The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-02-04

MNS. n l. 1 IlSA4fAo4 NLdAlUldll OF
the Branch; The Y. W. c. A. Is a
Christian movement, local, national
and international IN scope. Ii believes
that the Christian way OF life IS the
answer to the problems OF our time
The great question today Is how 10
translate our faith into living terms
so that it shall be recognized as a
force to change the whole of life
The three major emphases
adopted at the national convention
OF the Y. W. c. A. for le38-l940 are:
religion, democracy and building a
world community. Our religious
purpose implies that We must pos
sess love for all people and keep in
mind that al people count. De-
mocracy means that every person
shall, have the fullest possible OPP
ortunity to realize all that is peten-
tial within him. Building a world
community will permit 20 intoler-
ance Of religious groups, political
groups, labor groups, etc.
THE Y. VIC An one OF the
first organizations 10 recognize the
need for training its volunteer
leaders. At Lucy Thurman branch
we are establishing a new field Of
information about women who Offer
themselves for service in Y. W. c. A.
work.
MRS. JOHN A. LOOMS. finance
chairman: The Residence section
Of the Lucy Thurman branch build
ing is now fully occupied and we
have a waiting list for rooms, The
cafeteria is growing in popularity
and is a valuable center Of commu-
nifty life; 1862 outside groups were
served there during 1888. Improve
ments included new curtains and
changes in the refrigeration plant.
The branch was rs per cent self
supporting IN 1898; the operating
deficit OF some $4,000 was received
from the Detroit Community Fund
and special gifts
MISS MARGARET STEPHENS.
Girl Reserve chairman: The Girl
Reserve movement for school girl
members OF the Y W. c. A. has as
its goal the development Of girls. so
that they may be able 10 live eff
GENTLY, happily and proftably in
democratic society Of which they
are members
We try to establish within each
girl the ability 10 recognize the
existence Of essential lie problems
and to solve each one cougageously
and optimistically; We try to help
her 10 plan her life and TO profit BY
assistance and criticism; to interpret
the rpesning Of each experience and
to beErec her own condition in life;
TO cooperate with others TO gam the
greatest knowledge Of the commu-
aity; and ios learn 10 know God
through understanding the life and
teachings Of Jesus,
There are 10 Girl Reserve groups
scattered throughout the city which
are affiliated with Lucy Thurman
Branch. Highlights Of their activities
This year have been their Older Boy
and Girl Conference, Stay-at- Home
Camp and Camp Norcom."
MRS. HERBERT SIMAIS. ecuca-
ton chairman; New features Of the
recreation and health program this
year included an activities commit
tee 10 promote Friday night fun and
membership recreation night.
Through their efforts large num-
Der Of young people enjoyed for the
first time some Of the things which
the Y W. c. A. has TO offer the com
munity.
"Badminton was offered FOR the
first time in addition TO swimming.
tap dancing and modern dancing.
and proved 20 be very popular. The
grand total Of attendance at all
sports and recreation activities was
e.979.
"A Mothers Study Group was
formed to acquain' mothers with the
health education facilities al the
branch and 10 stimulate The study OF
modern trends in relation to family
and community life At their month
ly meetings they have discussed
problems which they are facing with
their adolescent daughters and re-
ceived help from other mothers who
had worked out similar problems
satisfactorily. Speakers led Discus
sion Of cold prevention. Dict social
hygiene. care Of the skin and hair
emergency care and mental health
IN general education classes in
dressnsk.ne' bridge French, knit
ting, millinery. piano and junior
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