Evening star., 1952-09-28
Business Wonen's
Observance OPENS
Chief Executive Sends Message;
Mrs. Truman to Give Reception
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By Frances Lide

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By From
Both President and Mrs. Tru-
man have given their support this
year to the 25th annual observ-
ance of National Business Wom-
ems Week. opening today.
President Truman Endorsed the
celebration in message hailing
the theme, "The RampartS We
Build, and lauding the service Of
women holding important govern
ment posts.
Mrs. Truman will cooperate in
the observance by giving recep-
ton at the White House on Tues
day for members of the District
Federation of Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Clubs. Invita-
tions also have been extended to-
board members of the National
Federation and to the presidents
of State Federations.
In his annual message to the
National Federation, which spon-
sors Business Women'S Week" ),
Mr.. Truman stated that "the
service rendered by women in i'm
portant governmental positions
has been so outstanding, in my
opinion, as to assure that more
and more women will be called
upon for such jobs in the future.
"As I have said. time and again.. ;.
he added, "our country and the
world we live in need the moral
and civilizing influence Of women
now more than ever before in his
tory. The rapid progress of Ameri-
can women toward fuller partner
ship in public affairs indeed repre-
sents a strengthening of the ram
parts of sanity, stability and
peace.
Tuesdays reception at the
White House will climax seriest
of events sponsored by the District
Federation.
Today, arrangements were made
for members to attend either the
10 o'clock mass at st. Matthews
Cathedral or the II o'clock serv-
ice at the National Presbyterian
Church.
Tomorrow evening, the fedora
tion has scheduled a reception att
the Mayflower Hotel at which
honor guests will be outstanding
business and professional women
Of this area.
Three national board members
and presidents of seven State
Federations are planning to attend
the White House reception. &C
cording to Miss Clara Longstreth,
State president of the District
organization.
The guests will be headed by
Miss Marguerite Rawalt, a WASH
ington member, who is the newly
elected national first vice presi-
dent. Others expected include Miss
Grace B. Daniels of Kingston, Pa,
national third vice president: Mrs.
Jane s. Lord Of New Haven, Conn.
chairman of the Northeastern
Region, and Mrs. Margaret Ma
theny of Danville, Va. who heads
the Virginia organization.
The Maryland State president,
Miss Anna NJ. NIGHT, planned toI
come from her home in Frost
burg. Md, for breakfast today
at the Mayhower Hotel preceding
the church services.
Mrs. Rita Roth. chairman Of the
observance for the District Fed
Grafton. has announced that sew
eral leading stores will have win
dow displays this week.
The Silver Spring Business and
Professional Women's Club will
sponsor q special radio program at
! pm. today on Station WGAY
as a part of the observance. Those
scheduled to speak include Miss
Lena Dunkum, club president;
Mrs. Helen Mason, chairman of
the Radio and Television Com
mittee: Mrs. Grace Naumowitz
and Mrs. Lestia Winn.
President Truman told the Busi-
ness and Professional Women that
the theme of the week, 1.-THE Ram
parts We Build" is appropriate in
many senses at the present time.
Notably. Of course, we are
building ramparts against the
forces Of aggression arrayed
against ourselves and our demo-
cratic allies and friends abroad,
he declared.
I'VE are building ramparts
against the perils Of economic dis
location and imitation, which could
sap our strength and vitality in
these years of defense mobiliza-
ton.
Finally. we are steadily seeking
to build and reinforce the ram
parts against intolerance and dis
elimination based on difference of
race. sex or creed.
Enlightened American women
have given staunch and effective
support to each Of these causes,"|
he continued. "The growing part
they play in the ranks of business,
labor and the professions has been
paralleled by an increase in their
influence and participation in the
affairs Of government"