The Monroe journal., 1922-02-07
is FIRST OF IT'S KIND
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he could rely upon were approached
first. They were asked for sub
scriptions to run the home that had
been organized and came across IN
fine style. With the names of these
men as selling argument, Mr..
Snyder made systematic canvass OF
the town. The influence of these
men counted for something. but in
the main the story that brought the
subscriptions was that of the four
little children who needed food and
clothes and parental care. In two
hours time Mr.. Snyder had secured
subscriptions amounting 10 Sl,6OO.
Firms and individuals that did not
feel able TO make a cash contribu-
tion gave produce or goods that could
be used in furnishing the home. A
Union county orphangae was assured.
A Home Secured
The committee appointed to secure
a home for the orphanage now got
busy. After considering several pos
sibilities, the home of the late Dr.
w. 3. Houston, a mile south of Mon
roe. was secured. The place was ideal
lUE NAAt AtA2AANAA "a AAAN w HAAiAANfSN
A ten-room house of recent construe-
tion occupies a beautiful site on
thirty-five acre farm. A grove to
the south of the house would serve
admirably for play ground for the
children. The farm could be utilized
in raising produce needed at the
home.
With these natural features pres
ent, improvements were begun at
once. The house was wired for cleo
tricity. Another well was drilled
and a water system installed, as
suring an ample supply for the tanks.
The second story of the home was
reserved for the boys and large room
downstairs was fitted up for the girls.
White iron beds were secured at cost.
A dining room was arranged, an
other bath room added. and another
large room on the first floor was pre-
pared as a meeting place for the
little folks. A parlor gave the in
stitution home-like air. The home
was lady.
The Home Opened
While the preparations had been
gci-S on, Mr.. Snyder had been tax
ing noe of cases of children who
shoull be admitted into the home.
As tc had gone about seeking to
makc the home reality, he had
taken notes of homes over the coun-
ty where children of tender age were
without father and mother or were
being brought up under improper
moral surroundings. Every case was
closely Investigated. When the day
came for the opening Of the home,
eleven orphans had been found who .
were in dire need of admittance.
On June eighth the organization
meeting had been held. On July %
the eleven children were received
in the home. The opening was made
the occasion of a civic celebration.
DIR. Luther Little, pastor of the First
Baptist church, Charlotte. addressed
the large number of citizens who
were present to show their approval
of the work which had been started.
Musicians of Monroe rendered an ap-
propriate program.
Has Grown Rapidly
During the seven months that the
home has been in operation, the eleven
who were admitted on the openinr
day has been increased BY twenty
others Thirty-one children have
been admitted to date. In age these
children range from p months 10
13 years The youngest one goes
among his mates by the name of
"Grandpa. He was conten1edly
sno51ing away in his crib When the
home was visited. Every case Is
carefully investigated before the child
is admitted As county welfare off
Ger and minister, Mr.. Snyder is in
touch with every corner Of the county
and no case is allowed to go IN
noticed The trustees of the home
residing in the various townships pro-
vide means of securing informa-
tion as to worthy cases.
Where Mr. Snyder is satisfied that
a child is not receiving proper food,
clothes, attention, or moral surround
ings, he secures lawful us,odv of the
child by order Of the juvenile court
judge. The juvenile court Judge Sc
cures his power from an act per-
mitting him to order children INFO
the custody of the county welfare
Officer when they are not receiving
the proper physical or moral care.
Sad 10 relate, most of the children
who have been admitted to the home
have come under the section Of the
law referring to moral care,
Children Get Mother Love
Mrs E. c. Snyder has been Off
cially designated by the management
of the home as the assistant to her
husband in the work Of child reeama-
tion. Mrs Snyder gives the thirty
one children the love of blood
mother. necessarily she labors for
them. Her JOY is to care for the
children.
Children Get Education
The board Of trustees of the Mon
roe graded school voted unanimously
to allow the children Of the home
to attend the Monroe schools, al
though the home is located some dis
tdAce outside the corporate limits of
Monroe. Each morning Mrs. Snyder
prepares the kiddies who are old
enough for school, Some of the best
work at the school is being done by
the children from the home. The
Oldest girl of the four children whose
case started the home has made
general average Of nine.y on her
studies each month of the present
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