St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-01-23
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Attends Annual
WheafIey Meeting

Raymond w. Cannon, member
Of the board, introduced the speak
er, The Honorable Thomas A. Tai
lakson, Judge of District Court of
Hennepin County, Juvenile Divi-
sion, whose subject was, "Troub-
led Youth In Our Times" The
speaker pointed out that juvenile
delinquency, which is one of the ma
jor problems today, is because Of
the tragedy of broken homes; they
are frustrated and have a secret
bewilderment and fear. They need
the warmth, human friendship and
fellowship from the community.
He said that young people have
a sixth sense and are quick to
discover real honesty and respect
when due. I'VE must appraise
their work same as their problems;
seek what causes them to be this
way for in most instances they
are the victims of the tragic way
in which they live and their COM
munity characteristics"
I'VE must find methods to help
them preserve law and order; look
at the youngsters family and
and community; talk with their
parents; find out about their
homes, community and schools; try
to get to them. Sit down with
them, find out their problems and
try to understand them; open
more facilities to help these young
sters who are in distress and be
more realistic of the facts" con-
tinued the speaker
He said that we cannot treat
children the same as adults; they
are less equipped to make proper
decisions. 1T was in 1899 that the
state of Illinois adopted the first
court for Juveniles since that time
the juvenile code movement has
spread to every state"
In conclusion Judge Tallakson
cited that we are fortunate in
Minneapolis to have a juvenile
center. Rather than placing the
youngsters on the county, we have
schools for boys to help them
constructively. Crime and juvenile
delinquency today are yesteryear's
neglect of children failing to have
their God given rights, good par
ents and human warmth and
friendship"
Musical numbers by the D. w.
Oman Male Chorus with Mr.. Rob-
ert Mantzke directing, a vocal
solo by Miss Rayma Estes, Mr..
Ralph Primm, accompanist and a
dances performed by pupils of
Mrs. Marion Williams added the
evenings entertainment.
Mr. Ralph c. Primm played in
cidental music during the dinner
hour.
Mr.. Theodore Woodland gave the
treasurer's report. Miss Esther
Sherwood gave the scholarship
committee report. Mr.. Cozelle
Breedlove, boys work director,
made his report and showed slides
of the Wheatley Camp Katherine
Parson. Miss Parson who gave
the camp site was introduced by
Mr. Thomas.
Mr.. Henry Thomas, head resi-
dent, made a report on the activi-
ties of the house and introduced
staff members. Introduction of
representatives of city govern
ment, social and fraternal organ
izations and the introduction of
Mrs. Garrett Davis, general chair .
man, was made by Mr. Thomas
Mrs. Davis in turn introduced her
committee.
A highlight of the evening came
when Mr.. Harry Davis, boxing
coach, was presented a PLAGUE
award. Mr.. Thomas, who made .
the presentation in the absence of
George A. Barton, who was in
New York on another commit
ment, read letter from Mr.. Bar
ton in which he stated that the
board of directors of the house,
made this award for the outstand-
ing and faithful service Of Mr..
Davis, not only to Phyllis Wheat
ley, but to the city and the state.
Mr.. Davis made a few brief re-
marks in acceptance.
Mr.. Wendell Jones, chairman
of the nominating committee made
his report and the following Of
| Ulcers were elected lot 1903.
For president, Mr.. Clifford Ruck-
err, first vice president, Mr.. Fred
A. Hadley; second vice president,
Mr.. Wendell c. Jones; recording
secretary, Mrs. John K. Mortland;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Paul
Curry; treasurer, Mr.. Theodore
Woodland, and assistant treasurer,
Mrs. Lloyd Hale.
Board members reelected for
three year terms were Raymond
w. Cannon, Charles D. Fist, Edwin
F. Seestrom, Miss Katherine Par
sons and Mines. Garnett Davis, |
Robert Charlton, J. Frank Fraser,
E. S. Mooers and Will A. Jones.
Newly elected board members for .
a three year term were Messrs.
Vern Dale, Archie Givens, Irving
Nemerov, Miss Gertrude Tenant .
and Mrs. Raymond Stickney. New