Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-10-22
Club Notes.


at the Montgomery Country Club. in Rock
vile. on Tuesday. The day was devoted to
the discussion Of plans for the semi-annual
meeting to be held in Rockville, at the
court house. on Monday. November list.
and the reading Of chairmen's reports Of
the work to be undertaken in the county
this year by the federation.
Two new chairmanships were created
and designated as American Citizenship
and International Relations. Mrs. Peter
HANSEN has been invited to take the chair
manship Of American Citizenship and to
work in cooperation with the chairman Of
similar committee in the State Fedora
ton. Mrs. VIM. c. Dennis. of Chevy Chase,
has been appointed to the Craftsmanship
Of International Relations and asked to
report her plans at the next meeting.
The reports Of committee chairmen were
Especially interesting and instructive.
Mrs. Lewis W. Call. chairman of library
extension. spoke briefly on the need Of
more libraries in the county and outlined
her plans for the coming year.
Mrs. Ivan Weld. chairman of education,
said that she had had a meeting of the
chairmen Of education of individual clubs
in the federation and had invited the super
intendent Of schools to be present. One
important point brought out at that meet
ing was the matter Of school attendance.
Mrs. Weld said that she felt that this was
the parents problem because. perhaps In
many instances, the parent did not realize
the necessity Of perfect school attendance.
And the education committee this year
will stress 100 per cent school attendance
and make it the goal Of the committees
endeavors. The problem of health was
also brought up. as was the fact the kin
dergarten movement has gotten well start
ed In the county.
There Is great need. Mrs. Weld said.
for reference and class books in the school
libraries. and also for copies Of the Nature
Magazine. Speaking of the problem Of
the rural teacher. she said that she felt
that they were neglected and that was
the reason for the difficulty Of keeping
good teachers In the rural schools. II they
were given social advantages and made
part of the community instead Of separate
from it. she felt that this would 20 far
toward solving the problem.
Miss Annie Wilson, chairman Of fine arts.
announced the appointment of two sub
chsirmen for literature and music, and, 70
illustrate the work Of her committee. gave
few delightful poems in connection with
her report.
Mrs. Darby Bowman. chairman Of the
social service committee. gave a splendid
report on the condition and needs Of the
Social Service League. She stressed the
Importance Of the leagues work and asked
for aid for some Of the opportunities which
she listed during her report. Replying to
a question on the advisability Of aiding
The needy in their localities by each locality
or by personal efforts. Mrs. Bowman said
that the league made business of their
charitable work and did it consistently
and regularly. Cases were kept track of
until the need was met, and every case
was discovered and investigated as far as
possible. The need for supplies does not
exist just at the holiday season, but all the
year. and for other things than clothing
and food. She also asked the CO. operation,
also, of the clubs in finding some one in
each community who would give trans
portation one day a month for needy cases
to bring them to Rockville. This would
solve one of the leagues biggest problems.
Some cases were mentioned which were
in need of friendly visitors to assist in
Frightening the family atmosphere and
with friendly counsel. and in these cases
the names would be disclosed.
Other chairmen who spoke briefly were
Mrs. Waters. chairman Of club extension /;
Mrs Elmore. chairman Of conservation.
who advocated conservation program for
each club. and Mrs. Scott. chairman OF
scholarship. The matter of the scholar
ship fund was discussed at length and the
rules and regulations will be worked out
by the official board and the chairmen OF
scholarship in the very near future.
A new club was admitted to membership
in the federation. This Is the Woman's
Club of Woodside.
A most delightful luncheon was served
by the hostesses and the meeting ad-
journed to meet on Monday. November LIST,
at 10 A. NJ. at the court house. Rockville,
which is the semi-annual meeting Of the
federation. representing about 1900 women
inlthis county. who. through their individual
clubs. are affiliated with the Montgom-
cry County Federation of Women's Clubs.
This will be most important meeting and
a very large attendance is expected. Di-
TectOrs will make their reports at this
meeting. five minutes to be allowed each
director. on the work Of their clubs for the
past and the coming year.
The Newcomb Club held It's second regu-
lar meeting at the home Of Mrs. Albert
Klaas. Alta Vista. on Friday. October 9th.
The speaker for the afternoon was Mr.. r.
II. Weightman. Of the u. S. Weather Blu
Teau. The club is soon to celebrate its
goth anniversary. The date set for this
celebration is October 9th. On this day
the members and guests will enjoy dinner
at the clubhouse Of the Maryland Fish and
Game Protective Association. after which
they will inspect the preserve. The next
regular meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Kahman. Wilson Lane. Battery
Park. Md. on October 22nd. at 2l5 r. M.
Keep Posted.
When you drive into town. make our
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