Arizona republican., 1920-04-19
Echoes Of the Contention Of
 Stufe FederaHOnOf Of Woman Clubs Held CT BiSbee Recently

Interest in federation conventions center about the resolutions passed
 which ln general way express the re-
 suits Of the session. One of the un- usual features of the Bisbee convention was that the program was carried out 10 the letter and that there was not 9 discussion from the floor. This was true not only in respect to the argu- ment that generally follows an address
 but also in relation to the resolutions
 Those read and adopted by the conven- ton without discussion or a dissenting vote follow:
 Resolutions Adopted at the eigh- teenth annual convention of the Ari- zona Federation of Womens clubs:
 Because of indignities suffered by nurses in the late war, and whereas an army bill is now pending in congress giving relative rank to nurses.
 therefore, be it resolved that we. the Arizona Federation of Women's Clubs telegraph our senators asking their support .f senate bill number 3792.
 Whereas, believing the present law under which community property of husband or wife dying without a will and leaving no children surviving, de- scepds in part to the collateral heirs of deceased spouse. is unfair to the sur FIVIng spouse whose efforts have con tributed to create such community property.
 Therefore, be it resolved that the Arizona Federation Of Women's Clubs, in convention assembled April 9th to 9th, 1920, hereby petition the legislature of the state of Arizona to amend the present law so that the title to all com munity property shall vest in the sur ViVing spouse where no children sur Xive and no will exists.
 Whereas, consensus of opinion is that children of widowed mothers should be suitably cared for in their own homes under the influence of such mothers, rather than in institutions maintained by the state, provided always that such mothers are suitable persons mentally and morally to bring up their children properly; and
 Whereas, a few of the boards Of su- perVisors of Arizona have made ade- quate provision for the enforcement of the Child Welfare law, with resulting satisfactory effects;
 Therefore, be it resolved: That we endorse the action of those boards which have given effect to the provi- sions of the law: That we urge upon all other boards of supervisors the ne- cessity of making adequate provision for children of widowed mothers re- siding in their counties.
 Whereas, believing that compulsory school attendance laws place upon the state the duty Of safeguarding the health of all school children and DelieV- ing that this object can be best accom- pIished by the establishment of ade- quate medical inspection of all school children and teachers, under competent medical authority, with the employment of visiting nurses, and system of free treatment where necessary,
 Therefore, be it resolved, that the Arizona Federation of Women's Clubs, in convention assembled, endorse the principle of compulsory medical inspec- ton in schools and hereby petition the legislature of the state of Arizona to enact suitable legislation providing. for school children and teachers with the 1 establishment Of visiting nurses, and | also making provision for the defraying | of expenses of free treatment of child | ren of parents unable to pay for same l and desiring such treatment.
 Whereas. music is an educational, ! cultural and moral influence, and the | teaching of music is done outside the 1 schools, for which no credit is given, be it resolved that the clubs cooperate with other musical activities to bring about the standardization of music and granting of credits for work done in 1 and outside of school hours.
 Resolved. that the Women's Clubs of Arizona assist the work of the state committee on thrift by enrolling groups of women to keep household accounts, this work to be carried out as a part Of the years program in home economics.
 Be It Resolved, that the federation andeavor to increase our scholarship fund and that the same be loaned to worthy girls in sums not to exceed two hundred dollars with interest at two per cent per annum, and that payment be made at such times and under such conditions decided upon al the time of he loan.
 Be It Resolved, that the federation with the public libraries Of he state in extending the services of -hese libraries to club women, espe- eIa1Iy in remote districts.
 Whereas, Arizona is a virgin field in social welfare service, and may avoid