Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-07

ernor Ralph O. Brewster, Mrs. Ed
ward A. Mason of Winchester,
Mass, first National vice president;
Mrs. Joseph d. Small of Westbrook,
president of the Maine organization;
Newell Edison of the American So
cial Hygiene Association: and Mrs.
Raymond Cakes of Portland, presi-
dent of the Pathfinders' Club of
Deering High school in that city.
Resolutions Adopted
The convention adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions presented by Mrs.
Alexander Skillin of Falmouth Fore
side, chairman of the committee on
resolutions:
/. Whereas the all-wise and all
loving Father has called to the
Home above our late former presi-
dent, Sarah Rideout Abbott: where
as the Maine Parent-Teacher Assoc
citation has had the first break
among its leaders,
BE it resolved, that we shall
mourn sincerely the loss of our CO.
worker and pledge ourselves anew
to carry on the good work to which
she devoted so much of her interest
and enthusiasm.
BE 1t further resolved, that q
copy Of these resolutions be sent
to the bereaved family and also
spread upon our records"
2. Whereas Maine has one Of
the best kindergarten laws in the
Union whereby parents may have
q kindergarten established in their
town upon petitioning the local au-
thorities, =
Therefore be it resolved, that the
Maine Parent-Teacher Association in
conference assembled urge their diff
ferent local associations to make a
special effort to have petitions sign
ed and classes opened and give to
the children this training which the
State has recognized as their right"
3. Whereas Mrs. David o. Mears
of Essex, Mass, organized the
Maine Parent-Teacher Association.
BE it resolved that the Maine
Parent-Teacher Association express
it's gratitude by sending letter of
appreciation to Mrs. David O.
Mears."
4. Whereas the Maine Parent
Teacher Association Convention has
for the first time been entertained
by local association.
BE 1t resolved, that the conven-
ton express it's appreciation to the
Augusta Associations for their hos
pitality and entertainment which
has done so much to make this con-
vention such a success"
5. BE it resolved, that we go on
record as a Maine State Parent
Teacher Association Convention as
opposed to any modification of the
18th Amendment"
Governor Brewster welcomes
so far as the State is concerned
the increase in your members Is a
most gratifying indication of the in
creasing interest in child welfare and
educational problems" said Governor
Ralph o. Brewster in his address of
welcome to the delegates Saturday
morning. 1.-THE State comes in contact
with thousands of children not normal
in some respect. through our various
institutions" continued Governor
Brewster.
I'm your work you are dealing more
with the normal child he added
The governor spoke of the beneficial
results which have followed passage
of the mothers aid bill and stated
that the original appropriation of $685.
900 had been increased to 100000 and
that at the present time less than 100
mothers were seeking aid from this
source. the lowest number in many
years.
"The only drain OF any size on the
states contingent fund this year was
$4,000 to assist in the care of depcn-
dent children" he said. He spoke of