Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
.PHOEN|XCONGRESS Of MOTHERS
AND PARENT TEACHER ASSNS. IS
PLANNING GREAT WORKFORYEAR

Mrs. Milton G. Higgins, president
of the National Congress of Moth
ers and Parent Teacher associations,
is coming west from her home ir
Massachusetts, to be present at the
annual meeting of the State Con-
gress OF Mothers, in March. Mrs.
Higgins has visited Phoenix twice,
coming here when she served the
national organization as its vice.
president. She has kept in close
touch with the work in Arizona and
her surveys have resulted in lend
ing an impetus to the child welfare
movement.
Comnendable criticism Of the work
here by national officials followed
Mrs. Higgins past visits in Phoenix
and the growth and development Of
the association since her last in
spectlon trip gives promise OF fur
ther recognition by national leaders.
Announcement of the coming of
the president was made by Mrs. John
Langdon of Clemenceau, president of
the state congress. AS yet the pro-
gram for the convention. which will
be held in Phoenix, has not been
outlined, but 1t will carry out the
national program, combined with dis
cuSSionS OF state problems.
Long Service Record
Mrs. ]. C. Norton probably holds
the record for long service in the
congress, having been it's president
for 10 year period during which
time Mrs. Frank T. Alkire was it's
vice president. Although declining to
hold office, Mrs. Norton still takes
an active interest in the activities OF
the congress.
In speaking of It's marvellous
growth, she recalled It's organization
in 1904 by Mrs. 3. A. Fowler who
at the time was president OF the
Woman's club. Mrs. Fowler at that
time established Mothers circles
in the schools, and from this small
beginning two years later a state
organization developed and sent its
delegates to the national confer
ence which was held in Los An
geles, those attending from here be-
ing Mrs. Emery Kays. the first presi-
dent of the Arizona Congress of
Mothers; Mrs. II. Il. st. Claire and
Mrs. Frank Parker.
For a number of years the con-
gress was Of small growth other
than in the vicinity of Phoenix, but
CAASHolOH WOih AidS not DtCH Will
out its returns and at the present
time the Al parent-teacher associa-
tions and mothers circles give the
congress a membership of 1000.
While child welfare features the
activity of the congress, it's inter
ests are many and are covered by
special departments emphasizing the
different phases OF study and prac-
tical service.
Stress Co. Operation
Particular stress is laid on coop
Grafton with the schools and In this
connection it is interesting to note
that at the last meeting Of the State
Teachers association the Congress
of Mothers was given representation
on the program. In matters of legis-
lation the congress is vitally inter-
ested in all laws pertaining to the
schools, juvenile court and child well
fare in general, and its endorsement
OF acts is frequently sought by the
legislators.
The officers and department chair
men for this year include Mrs. Lang
don. president; Mrs. Otto Tdscke,
Of Globe, vice president; Mrs. L. M.
Sweet Jr. of Phoenix, second vice
president; Mrs. r. S. Washburn of
Phoenix. recording secretary; Mrs.
e. d. Ryder of Phoenix, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs F. o. Sutherland
Of Phoenix, treasurer; Mrs G. II.
Loomis of Scottsdale, auditor: Mrs.
Charles Macbeth, Phoenix, chairman
of the extension department; Mrs.
Frank T. Alkire. Phoenix, member
ship; Mrs. Charles r. Howe, Phoe-
nix, child hygiene; Mrs. Harry Han
cock, Phoenix, home economies; Mrs.
f. c. Struckemeyer, Phoenix, legis-