The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-04

of the Woman's Organization for \
speaker proclaimed prohibition was
running youth of the nation. This
with her own convictions stirred her
fervor in opposing the legislation,
and she has worked tireleSSly since
in the interest of repeal.
During the recent campaign. she
acted as vice-chairman of the Mar
ion county committee for repeal and
worked daily at her Office in the
headquarters.
This was the first time any duty
called for full days work" she
explained. My work has been more
or less routine. coming at regular
times during the day. and 1 have
been able to plan my days 50 I
could be home when the children
arrived from school"
Work in Other States
Now that the w. o. N. P. r. has
succeeded in gaining a favorable
johnson, with other members, has
been working with neighboring
states for similar success. They are
studying liquor control systems, for
their ideal is one of temperance,
which she thinks can be attained
by education and not legislation.
Last winter when she assumed the
Craftsmanship Of the volunteer COM
mittee of the Council of Social
Agencies, she was thinking of the
beteerment of environment for
youth by the training and educat-
3 ing of volunteer workers. She
realized the exigency of co-opera-
ton between volunteer and profess
sionaI workers and agencies.
Next season again will find Mrs.
johnson leading the training course
for volunteer welfare workers who
donate their time to help mitigate
society'S illnesses. Their care will
become more intelligent with the IL
formation and study offered by The
committee.
Understands Child Problems
When Mrs. Johnson entered &C
tivitieS of the League of Women
Voters recently. her understanding
of children's problems Immediately
was recognized. Her first assign
ment to work was on the child wei
fare committee.
While her activity in this organ
ization just is beginning, her past
experiences give assurance Of an in
telligent and understanding ap-
proach to the committees prob
lens.
Mrs. johnson closely has watched
progress of her childrens education.
Il feel that the education of each
child presents a different problem"
she said. As a member Of the
board of directors of Orchard
school. I have learned more about
the variety Of adjustments in chill
dren's education"
She entrusted them to the school
and then followed closely their ad-
vancement. She was learning about
her own children and preparing
herself 10 understand better the
charges of her work.
Watches Public Schools
Mrs Johnson believes in the
progressive attitude of creating in
tereSt for the child in his educa-
tional pursuits. of giving time to
develop the individual initiative or
talent All three of her children
have attended Orchard school. but
she also is following progress of the
public schools with her oldest son
Sylvester. now a student in Short
ridge high school. and her other son
Nelson. in public school Sc.
1T is interesting to note the in
crease of progressive ideas in the
public school system" Mrs. johnson
remarked.
Mrs. JohnSons idea Of directing
the leisure time of her own and
other children is a delight to the
. modern educators. who think the
greatest problem is teaching children
to use intelligently the increasing
amount Of leisure time to be theirs
in the future.
CAAUn
She has seen talented children
stunted by lack Of expression. So
she encourages her own 10 express
their talents. Sylvester has shown
a fair for drawing. and Nelson and
Mary have responded with crafty
ing interests in music, Mrs. John
sons own forte. She always has a
word OF praise or time to assist.
Mr.. JohnSon's only regret in his
vife's choice of interests is neglect
Of her music. After study at Miss
Nixon's school in Florence, Italy.
and also in New York. her inter
pretations showed marked skill.
I'm always threatening to take
lessons again, and then I become
busy with some project" she COM
mented Support of the Indian
apolis symphony orchestra and the
Civic Music Association is a civic
obligation to Mrs. Johnson, who
works annually in their campaigns
for membership and patronage.
Creation Of interest in music and
art and q taste for good literature,
she thinks. will guide her children
70 lives of good standards and val
ues. Another Of her duties as
chairman of the exhibit committee
Of the Junior League arts and inter-