Evening star., 1938-07-03
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-HE Park View Women's Club Il

"HE Park View Women's Club Is
typical Of those clubs in the
''woman's world" Of which Mrs.
4 Chappell, in her report. re-
viewed on this page, said, These
women undertake sociological chores,
some Of them badly in need Of atten-
tion. with phenomenal energy and
earnestness. Nor has education for
self been neglected" For Is years
this club. with a limited membership
OF IS, has been an active factor in
the life Of the community and has
set q high standard Of social, educa-
tionsl and philanthropic activity.
ITO plan, resolve, perform" is the
motto under which its services have
grown and prospered since its founda-
ton. Emphasis has been placed on
philantropic work by Mrs. Lawrence
E. Murray. who is now beginning the
second year of her term as president.
Raising money for these philanthropies
has been in charge Of the Ways and
Means Committee. under the leader
ship Of Mrs. W. o. Hancock, flrst vice
president. Like many another wom-
ans organization, the Park View Club
has resorted to benefit card parties.
luncheons and similar activities to
further its undertakings.
First on the list Of the clubs philan-
thropies, which are administered by
Mrs. Aria Morgan and Mrs. George
rorhi,, 4. fha ccboIo rchin For . ~f,,
dent at Wilson Teachers College.
Considerable financial support has
been given to young woman whose
education there would have to be
given up were it not for the helping
hand Of the club. Besides giving the
girl the scholarship, the club takes q
warm personal interest in her welfare
At Christmas time a shower was given
and presents given by club members
supplied her with some Of the useful
extras that add so much to the Joy
Of living for college student.
Money for cod liver oil. to be used
for needy children, has been sent to
the Health School and a field trip
and q treat" was provided for the
children in the Langdon School for
Cripples. In addition to all Of this,
substantial sums have been given to
the Community Chest, the Red Cross.
the National Symphony Orchestra, the
Warm Springs Foundation and the
Park View School.
The club is departmentalized, with
literature section headed by Mrs.
Harry Gutridge, an Education Com
mittee Of which Mrs Claude Sizemore
is chairman; an Art Committee, di-
rected by Mrs. A. H. o. Role, and the
Philanthropic Committee. under Mrs.
Aria Morgan and Mrs. George Corbin
Meetings Of the entire club are held
the second Tuesday of each month
In the homes Of the members, which
is possible because Of the limited
membership. Eight meetings have
been held during the past club season
with a list of speakers on q variety
OF topics. The programs for the gen
eral meetings are arranged oy the
second vice president, Mrs. Fred S.
Walker. One of the past presidents.
Mrs. Pierce B. Ashburn, has just been
elected corresponding secretary Of the
District of Columbia Federation OF
Woman's Clubs.
Plans for the next year follow along
the lines that have proved successful
In the past-study and work In phil
anthropic, educational, progressive and
social fields. It Is expected Mrs.
Ernest H. Daniel, president OF the
D. c. Federation Of Womans Clubs,
will be the speaker at the first meet
ing In the fall.
The present officers are Mrs. Law
renee E. Murray, president; Mrs. w.
O. Hancock, first vice president; Mrs.
Fred s. Walker. second vice president;
Mrs. George Jones. recording secre-
tary: Mrs. D. E. Clark, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Robert Johscher, treas
urer, and Mrs. George Corbin, parlia-
mentarian.