The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25

ne COullCl4 Is luLtltSJtQ III ltBlS-
lation before the houses maintain
ing the standards which the fed
Grafton advocated, rather than any
new legislation, according to Mrs
Edwin N. Canine Of Terre Haute
state president, who presided at the
council luncheon.
Mrs. Canine and Mrs Edwin F
Miller of Peru, who just have re-
turned from the meeting of the di-
rectors of the General Federation
Of Womens clubs, held in Washing
ton, presented reports of the capital
to the council.
Four Seek Farley
According to Mrs. Canine, the
General Federation has received in
vitationS from four cities, each in
a different state, for the triennial
council in 1885. The invitations are
from Detroit, Chicago, st. Paul and
Kansas City, Mo.
The next council meeting will be
in Richmond, in May, with the
theme Thrift" In 1884 the coun-
Gil will meet in Hot Springs, Ark
Plans for the year we're presented
by department chairmen at todays
meeting. A child friendship COM
mittee in each club is the aim of
the joint program Of the division
of child welfare and division OF
correction, sponsored by the de-
partment Of public welfare,
These committees will investigate
children who are victims of bad in
fluences, unfortunate treatment, and
corrupt association, and will strive
to place each child of this type in
contact with an adult friend who
will try to help him.
Seek to Aid Children
These adult friends" according
to the committees plans, will see
that the child has needed dental
or medical care, and that the bene-
fetal opportunities of the COM
munity are made available to him
Mrs. Paul c. Miller, chairman of
the American home department of
the federation, reported on the work
of her department. She indicated
that the depression will aid in
bringing the standards Of the home
back to higher plane.
The American home takes the
lead in strengthening the defense OF
the United States" Mrs. Miller said.
lOn xrfhn1n hnfNn IF thn fI1fIIrO life
Of America is inclosed in the four
walls of the home. During the days
of prosperity the home sank in a
great many instances. We have only
to read in our daily news to know
that somewhere along the line, as
mothers, home makers and teachers
of youth, we have failed in that
training.
"Will Get Acquainted"
with easy money disappearing,
parents and children will begin TO
get acquainted; to look for common
interests and home pleasures"
The Membership Quest advocated
by the General Federation was pre-
sented by Mrs. Edwin I. PoSton Of
MartinSville, Secon1 vice president
in getting new members for present
clubs, stimulating the interest OF
present members, and forming new
clubs. Mrs. Poston believes that the
work of federated clubs is an aid tC
good citizenship.
Citizenship is prominent issue
in the world today she SAID, in re-
porting on her departments work
Much is being done to educate pub
lie opinion IN this direction, since II
is recognized as being matter Of
first importance"
During Mrs. Postons part on the
program she presented women from
the different districts, in seven
minute talks on their work. They
were Mrs. William l. Ellison
Winona Lake, Thirteenth district
Mrs Harry l.. Beshore, Marion
Eleventh district; Mrs. A. o. Ben
son, Bridgeton, Fifth district, and
Mrs. Charles S. Royce, Versailles,
Fourth district.
Mrs. Frederick G. BALI linked the
work of the general federation with
the legislative work of state Or
CARNATIONS in her talk.