The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-05
Social and
Personal
Bismarck Women
Return From N. ID.
Federation Meeting

Bismarck club women, who attend
ed the State Federation OF Women's
clubs, which held its 9th annual
!, convention at jamestown the first
of the week, have returned to the
city, reporting a number of import
ant resolutions passed, and a very
interesting meeting as whole.
J The women from the city who were
at the meeting included: Mrs. Al
fred Zuger and Mrs. George Regis
. ter. representing the Current Events
club; Mrs. G. A. Rawlings and Mrs.
A. M. Brandt, as delegates from the
y Forthightly club; Mrs. r. S. Towne,
from the Monday Study club; Mrs.
Spencer Boise, delegate from the
Wednesday club; Miss Mary Downey,
representing the Library Commits
sion; Miss Palmer, as chairman Of
the Art committee, and Mrs. Flor
cncc Davis, member Of the Letters
and Arts club.
Mrs. Alfred Zuger,. who together
with Miss Mary Cantwell, of Minot.
was nominated for director, lost by
two votes to Miss Cantwell, When the
lection was held yesterday after
noon.
The resolutions committee, consist
ing of Mesdames f. S. Haagenson,
Grand Forks; Agnes Skundberg.
Hillsboro, and C. A. Cross of Daw-
son, reported the following resolu-
tions which were unanimously adopt
ed:
The Resolutions.
eve, the members of the North
Dakota Federation Of Women's clubs,
OF the 9th annual convention, do
affirm our united belief in the work
of the federation as outlined in the
sessions of the convention by the
following resolutions:
Whereas, At the present time we
are passing through a period Of un-
rest; therefore, be it resolved, that
the North Dakota Federation Of
VWomen's clubs take stand for law
enforcement, particularly the 18th
amendment.
Whereas, the endurance of a
democratic form Of government de-
ponds largely on its citizenry;
p-"Be It Resolved, that every effort
be made to blot out illiteracy in our
state and that our slogan be Each
One Teach One That we observe
the first week of December as edu-
cation week and July 4th as Amefi-
can citizenship day, and the consti-
tuition of the United States be taught
in all schools, both public and pri-
vate.
Whereas the state historical So
ciety and the history department Of
the state federation are doing an i'm
portant work in fostering our appre-
citation of pride in our state;
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, that
we urge upon each club the 1eces-
sity of accommodating material of
historical interest that might other
wise be lost to future generations.
Whereas, conditions have con-
spired to make hardship for the
North Dakota farmer;
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
the State Federation of Women's
clubs go on record as favor;nc any
act on G1 the part of our governor
;nd our homo cd members Of con-
grees whereby the farmer of the
ror: Invest might be aided in this
time of stress.
Whereas, the General Federation
of Women's clubs hold to the view
.(that all wars should cease and en-
Lor
ing thereto;
"Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
the North Dakota Federation of
Women's clubs endorses the working
out of peace principles along the
Zines proposed for the acceptance of
nations.
"Be 1t Resolved, That the North
Dakota educat .onai institutions be
asked to each grant one scholarship
to be conferred on deserving stu
dents under the workings Of the Stu
dents Loan commission.
Whereas, the forcing Of children
into industry at an early age, denies
them the full measure of educational
and physical development and the
laws SO far proposed in the different
states do not protect children from
injurious labor;
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, that
the North Dakota Federation of Wo-
mems clubs does hereby endorse the
passage by congress Of an amend
ment to the constitution which will
give to congress the power to limit
or prohibit.
Whereas, our constitution grants
US freedom of religions and politics.
"Therefore, Be It Resolved, That
we avoid all partisan, political and
religious references during the ses-
sions of the convention.
Whereas, the Federation Of Wo-
mems sclubs. in 9th annual conven-
Ion assembled, has enjoyed lavish
hospitality in the city of James
town.
Be It Resolved, That we extende to
the Wednesday club and the James
Music club our HEARTFELT graft
stpde, and further that we thank all
who have assisted in making the
convention success"
DANCING PARTY