The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-12-16
WOMEN ASSEMBLE
Much Interest Manifest in Convention
of League of Women Voters
in Minneapolis.
Prominent Speakers Discuss Political
and Industrial Problems Con-
fronting New Voters.

meetings. were well aCCended ana eV-
cry congressional district in the state
was represented by number of dele
gates. This convention of women GER
tainly would compare very favorably
with any delegation of men, represent
ing all professions, which might as
semble from the many counties of the
state. The delegates were alert, well
informed and much interested in the
various subjects discussed. The wo-
men voters are surely taking their
new duties most seriously and it must
be an object lesson to many men who
are seemingly Indifferent to the privi-
leges and responsibilities Of suffrage.
Morning, afternoon and evening
sessions were held Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday. Tuesdays pro-
gram was devoted chiefly to discus
sion Of child welfare and the machin-
cry Of democracy.
The program Wednesday morning
dealt with the county and township
organization of the League of Women
Voters. Miss Emily Kneubuhl dis
cussed the program building for the
coming year. She presented two out
lines Of study. The municipal cleo
tons will come in the spring and Miss
Kneubuhl believes the women could
proftably spend some time in studying
the various forms Of city government
and becoming familiar with the func-
tions of the different departments
Travelling libraries can be furnished
the women in the small towns and the
rural districts. Speakers may also be
secured from the speakers bureau
The women were urged to have theil
community represented in the short
course in public speaking to be given
at the state university this winter
Any information concerning these
travelling libraries or public speakers
may be secured by writing to The
League Of Women Voters at 321 Mey
er's Arcade, Minneapolis.
A discussion of the speakers BIT
reau was led by Miss Eleanor Mitchell
Of St. Cloud. The sixth district is
very fortunate to have such an able
representative as Miss Mitchell. Wo.
men of her type will make the League
of Women Voters a most effective
organization.
Five hundred guests were present
at the luncheon Wednesday Afternoon
and scores were disappointed in not
being able to secure reservations
Miss Mary Mcdowell and Mrs. James
Morrison Of Chicago spoke at the
luncheon and later in the afternoon
Herbert Hoover addressed the audi.
ence. Mr.. Hoover spoke only a few
minutes but made a most effective
plea for the destitute children of Eu-
rope. There are today $500, 900 chill
dren in Europe dependent on American
charity for food, clothes and medical
attention. Ten dollars will provide
these necessities for one child until
the next harvest, when the various
countries should be able to care for
Their own children. Mr.. Hoover is
asking the American people for $780,
100000, vast sum but only per
cent of our total annual outlay for to-
bacco, cosmetics and ice cream soda.
Surely it is worth while to somewhat
curtail these expenses end save $780,
900 children. For SO you can provide
for one of these children and in Mr..
Hoover's words, "Takc an invisible
guest into your home at Christmas
time"
Wednesday evening the needs of our
schools were discussed. Mrs. Minerva
Hixon of Cambridge spoke on the rural
schools, Mr.. Jackson of Minneapolis
on the city schools and President Coff-
man of the University of Minnesota
on education.
Miss Marguerite Wells, state presi-
dent of the League of Women Voters,
addressed the convention Thursday af-
ternoon. Miss Wells emphasized the
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