Arizona republican., 1921-03-30
WELFARE LEAGUE |S ORGANIZED |NMESA
 TO HELP THE POOR

l MESA, March 29.-Steps were 1 taken for the immediate relief of the poor and plans were laid for per manent relief board to be active at all times, at meeting held Monday night in the Mesa commercial club rooms. which was attended by rep resentatives of practically all lodges, churches and other fraterna1 reli- gious and civic bodies in the city.
 The Welfare league of Mesa was formed as an initial step at the meet ing, the following officers being chosen: Charles F. Price, president Mrs. J. M. Greer and Mayor Dan Klienman, vice presidents; Dan F. Collett, secretary; Mrs. E. J. Weinig, treasurer; Mrs. Emma Rollins, Miss May Wilcox and Ramon Mendoza, members Investigating committee. Rev. Francis Bloy was named advis- | ory chairman
 l More than 30 representatives at l tended the organization meeting, there being represented the Commer cial club, the Rotary club, the Amer l ican legion. Spanish American al 1 liance, Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the W orld, Pythian Sisters, Rebekahs, Knights of Pythias. Masons Eastern Star Womans club, Webster Spanish school Americanization committee city schools, Baptist church, Chris tian church, Methodist church, Cath olic church Maricopa Stake Relief so- ciety, First, Second, Third and Fourtf wards of Latter Day Saints church | and the library board. The officers ! and the Investigating committee were made an executive board and diree- ton of the relief work will be handled | by this board.
 [ |, al held Monday evening following the adjournment of the meeting plans for starting the relief work at once were laid A subsequent meeting was held Tuesday afternoon and commit tees put in several hours this evening investiga and caring for the mort worthy and urgent cases.
 Secretary Dan Collett of the Com mercial club, who was named secre- tary of the Welfare league, is in d. rect charge of the work and dona- tions of cash clothing or food car be left at the Commercial club. Cases needing investigation also can be re- ported there.
 Death of Mrs. O. j. Ruse
 Mrs. o. J. Ruse died Monday after moon at the home of her daughter Mrs. NJ l.. Gibbons. on West t'irsi | street, at the age Ol 60 StblS iOliON ing a prolonged Illness subsequent tC influenza. with which she was il some time ago. Mrs. Ruse came tt Mesa 22 years ago from Sabetha 1 Kan. and has since made her hom' here with her children, residing fol the last few years with her daughter Mrs. Gibbons. She is survived b. five children, Mrs. Gibbons and J Harvey Ruse of Mesa. k. Ruse an( Mrs. J. H. Diffenderfer of Lons Beach. and w. E. Ruse of Sabetha- Funeral services will be conducted at Il o'clock Wednesday mornint from the Gibbons home, Rev. ". ( Miller of the Methodist church off ciating. The remains will be shipped Wednesday evening to the old hom' in Sabetha, where interment will b' made.
 Plan for All Fools Dance
 Nothing will be lacking in fun ant entertainment at the All Fools dance of Fl Sahuaro club, to be giver in the l.. D. s. auditorium Friday evening. according to officers of th' club. There will be a program o entertainment, cabaret girls, balloon dances and other novel stunts. Th' Grand cafes troubadour orchestra o Phoenix has been engaged for the evening.
 O. E. s. to Attend Funeral
 Members of the Order of the East ern Star of Mesa are requested b, the worthy matron to assemble at th' lodge hall Wednesday morning 10: 30 to attend in a body the funera of Mrs. Ruse, mother of Mrs. Ad; Gibbons.
 A Girl in Petrie Home
 The prettiest girl who ever cam to town, according to the proud fath CT. A. J. Petrie of the Mesa Clean ing and Dye works. arrived las Saturday in the Petrie home. Tn little lady weighed seven pounds. He Likes the Valley
 l.. C. Gates. q former valley resi- dent who is now visiting here witt his three brothers, says he is comlhl back here to stay providing he cal make a suitable exchange for the q trus lands he owns near san Ser nardino. Cal Mir Gates left here tW years ago and has since been tolioW ing the growing of oranges, lemon and citrus fruits on his san Der