The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-05-19
MRS. MCCORMICK IS INSTALLED AS
 JWC PRESIDENT

 the active Juneau Woman's Club occurred last evening with the in- stallation banquet and ceremonies held in the social rooms of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, with about 50 present.
 Beginning at 630 o'clock, the dinner was arranged by the Execu- tive Board of the Club with Mrs. George Rice as chairman. Cheerful bouquets of yellow daffodils dressed the tables, while candles every where made pools of dancing light. Yellow candles flanked the floral centerpieces, while small birthday candles in gumdrop holders were at each place Wee lace baskets hold ing airy sprigs of snow on the mountain were individual fRvors arranged by Mrs Ray Wolfe
 White tapers were used in the candlelighting ceremony that in- stalled Mrs. John Mccormick as club president.
 Other officers installed were Mrs. Burrass Smith, vice president; Mrs. James Cole, recording secre- tary: Mrs. William Gulbransen, corresponding secretary; Mrs. D. w. Heron, treasurer; Miss Madge Mutchmore, custodian. During the evening the incoming president also announced appointment of two de- partment chairmen-Mrs M. O. Johnson as chairman of the War Service Department, and Mrs. J. P Williams as chairman of the Membership Department.
 Following the dinner which was served by girls of the Senior Girl Scout troop, Mrs. Henry Harmon sang delightful group of solos. A reading, Georges Buggy Ride, given by Mrs. R. B. Lesher, was greatly enjoyed Mrs. Norman Rus tad, president of the Douglas Is- land Woman's Club, was introduced at the meeting.
 1 Installation of officers took place with past president Mrs. J. P | Williams as installing officer, and Mrs Ray Wolfe as page.
 Reviewing the accomplishments of the past year, retiring president Mrs. Thomas s. Parke summarized 1 the principal accomplishments of | the organizations as including knit | ting and sewing for the Red Cross as well as participation in the an- nual drive for funds; activity in the Victory Book drive; Red Shield mending; U.S.O patronesses; AWVS i projects before the opening of the local USO; War Savings Depart ment participation in entertainment programs for military personnel purchase of War Bonds; fat sal wage.
 Educational and cultural aspects of club work have been empha- sized by the Fine Arts and Educa- tion Department, with programs and concert given" Mrs. Parke said
 Civic Improvement, Amer c n Home, and Legislative departments were also listed as being purpose fully active during the year, while the Building Board has operated efficiently, she said.
 In closing, Mrs. Parke said: "l am pleased to pass along the honor of being president of the Junea, Woman's Club to a fellow mem- Der who has worked faithfully ano untiringly for the organization"
 Cooperation Necessary
 Following presentation of tht presidents pin to Mrs. Mccormick the new president spoke briefly thanking the organization for faitf in her ability, but also pointing out that the close cooperation o. every member was necessary fol the success of the new club year The success of the years activi ties depends on the members rathe1 than on the president she stated
 Films lent by the Office of Wa Information were shown to tht group by Dr. George A. Dale, as sociate supervisor of education fol the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The films, with sound tracks, were re- ceived with marked interest. "Wo. men in War Activities" and West. ern Front" were those shown.
 The installation banquet close! the year of club activities unti next September, when the grour will reconvene for the new calen, dar of meetings.