The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-03-11
COUNCIL LEADER
VISITS CHAPTER
Mrs. Harris, National Pres
lent, Talks to Local
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A MUSICAL PROGRAM

The aembers Of the Kenosha- Racine
section oS the National Council of
Jewish Women, who met at the Moose
home Tuesday evening, had as their
guest Mrs. Nathaniel Harris, of Brad
ford, Pa, national president of the
council. AS the Kenosha section has
but recently become organized, Mrs.
Harris was able to offer valuable sug-
gestions and to aid materially in the
adoption of the constitution and by
laws.
Mrs. S. Gottlieb, president Of the
local chapter, introduced Mrs. Harris
to the members in such clever manner
that Mrs. Harris said that in all her
experience she had never received such
a gratifying welcome. She urged the
Kenosha women to take an active in
terest in the various phases of the
work authorized by the national coun-
Gil, so that their chapter might be
placed on the map as an active center.
In accordance with this plan she sug
gested the aid society become affiliated
with the chapter and be known as a
department in the local work.
Tells of Work Departments.
Philanthropic work is perhaps one
of the biggest factors in the council
program and Mrs. Harris gave many
examples of the manner in which this
work might be carried on so that the
persons helped retained their self
respect and were aided in such tact
full manner that the work could never
be considered as charity. AS an illus
tration, she told Of young woman
who had become blind and had conse-
quently been deserted by her husband
There was talk of placing her in an
institution, but because of the fact
that she had two little children who
would be placed in very peculiar
position, the local chapter of the coun-
Gil busted itself with her problem with
good result. She was taught crochet
ing, and as this was at time when
crocheted articles were very popular,
she had a large market for her wares,
and was able to support herself and
her children in decent manner. Mrs.
Harris emphasized the Importance of
the establishment of religious schools,
giving illustrations of the success of
this project in various places. The
immigrant aid work, which is carried
on in cooperation with the Travellers
Aid society, was also elaborated upon.
In illustrating this point she told of
man who had come to the United
States to prepare home for his fam
lily, but that by the time he was able
to send for them, the war was on and
it was impossible for them to obtain
passports. After months of terrible
suffering the mother and her little
children arrived in Yokohoma, having
travelled across Siberia on foot. She
managed to get in touch with her hus-
band and from the time of her arrival
in the United States until the time she
Joined him in the east, she was under
the care Of the immigrant aid depart
ment of the National Council of Jewish
Women, and had been met at each sta
ton and directed.
Mrs. Harris is travelling throughout
the various states, putting new enthu-
siasm into the various units Of the
national body and cheating interest
to the members which is to be held in
Denver, Colo, in the fall. She accom-
plished her aim in Kenosha, for the
women were much affected and have
determined to make the local chapter
one of the best in the country. She
also told the women of the conference
of the International Council of Women
which is to be held in the kings
place in Norway in May. Twenty mil
lion women are members of the Inter
national Council, with 100000 mem
bers in the United States.
During the business session it was
decided that card party be given in
lhe near future, the exact date and
place to be announced later. In con-
notion with tn Americanization work.
which continues the work of the i'm
migration aid department locally, the
chairman of this committee reported
on case which has recently come
under its observation, and which has
been successfully handled.
Miss Gottlieb Entertains.
Miss Lillian Gottlieb, who was one
of the j. w. B. entertainers in France,
delighted the assemblage with group
of songs which were included in her
repertoire of popular selections while
cover there" Miss Gottlieb played
her own accomplishments. Miss Har-
ris spoke to Chicago and Milwaukee
chapters this week and left last even
ing for Kansas City, Mo-, where she
win continue her lectures.