The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-02
Y. W. GIRLS CORPS
More Than 500 Members of 20
Clubs in Topeka.
Aid Young Women in All
Glasses Development.

No greater work has been carried
on during the last year by a civic or
ganization than that of the Y. W. c.
A. thru its twenty-three Girl Reserve
clubs, organized among girls in the
city schools. The work, which is I'M
der the direction of Miss Sally Glass.
girls work secretary, includes 225
grade school members and sos high
school members Four of these clubs
are for colored girls.
The purpose of the work which has
| found hearty approval from those in
authority over the young women who
make up the membership, Is to help
girls in their mental, moral, physical
and spiritual development, and to
stimulate interest in a wider service
to the young womanhood of the city
Principal Watson of State. Street
school says: 1.-The Girl Reserve move
ment has been a great help not only
to the individual girls who belong, but
also to the school. It has improved
behavior and conduct in school, and il
appeals TO the girls sense of what is
right. Any school would do well to
have the organization of a Girl Re-
serve corps
The Girl Reserve code is taken as
a basis for the program for each
month of the year. These slogans map
out the work of the clubs in a con-
structive. timely fashion. Beginning
in October organization, membership
campaign methods are discussed. thus
bringing the younger girl into definite
and helpful contact with things that
will stand her in good stead as she
comes into her professional and work
aday life.
Last November the girls studied
especially the life of the city its health
and conditions generally. The story
of the coming of the Christ occupied
the Christmas month.
January was devoted to getting an
understanding of loyalty to friendship
The February code was Reaching
Toward the Best with particular
discussion of "A Girl at Her Best"
Earnestness of purpose is the March
code. One of the particularly worth
while discussions will be entitled
'Where Are You Going, My Pretty
Maid ?" In it will be emphasized the
necessity of deciding early in life upon
a goal and working toward that ideal
Vocational possibilities will come in
for share in the discussion.
Seeing the Beautifur' is the April
code. During this month fathers and
daughters banquet will be celebrated.
Reverence to God" Victory over
Self Being Ever Dependable" and
Sincere at All Times" are the codes
for the remaining months of the year.
Officers of Clubs.
The following are the officers of the
various clubs at present:
Grade Schools.
State Street Corps.
Josephine Whipple, president.
Opal Strait, secretary.
Gertrude Howard. treasurer
Miriam Rusmisel and Ruth Lerrigo, lead
ers.
Highland Park Corps.
Marjorie Rosen, president.
Geneva Toms, secretary.
Ciernice Sims. treasurer
Florence Marsh, leader.
Harrison Corps.
Nellie Hallowel, president
. LylaS Richter, secretary.
Sylvia Cohen, treasurer.
Reba Hall and Cirilla Vinson, leaders.
Van Buren, Corps.
Helen Long, president.
DOrthy Kendall, treasurer.
Sarah MOsely, secretary. |
Dorthy Higgins and Margaret Sperry, |
leaders.
Branner Corps.
Mildred StaffOrds, president.
Helen Laird, vice president.
Bernice Hayes, secretary.
Grace Walton, treasurer.
Blanche Mcleod, leader.
Central Park Corps.
Winona Steffens, president.