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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 11, 1931 PAGE THREl'J CHILD WELFARE IE Society and Clubs Edited by Irva Fewell Edwards SIX EDUCATIONAL As part of a stave -wide educational program conducted for the purpose of promoting the American Legion's drive for better child welfare work. William Kletzer of Portland, child welfare chairman of the department of Oregon, and Stewart Weiss, also of Portland, chairman of Oregon dis trict No. 1. last night addressed 75 members of Medford post and auxil iary In a Joint meeting at the armory. Both speakers described the Im proper conditions under which they said child welfare work In Oregon Is being carried out, and explained that a bill is being prepared by members of the Legion for the next session of the stat legislature. If passed, they aaid the bill' will end inefficient welfare work and bring about a solution of one of the na tion's major problems. Mr. Kletzer. the first speaker, di vided the program Into two phases: first, material relief, which he said Is being handled efficiently by the Legion Auxiliaries, and second, edu cation, which he said Is to inform Legion members and the public, and then be carried Into legislation. Devoting his talk to the education phase, Mr. Kletzer maintained that "orphan children should be reared In homes as nearly resembling the ones from which they came as pos elble institutions are only stopgaps in child welfare." A child should never be broken . from a family because Of poverty alone, Mr. Kleteer said, explaining that poverty should be overcome, not by sending children to welfare Institutions, but by use of a part of the Legion's program, known as mother's aid. The speaker cited cases with which he has dealt, proving thai such mother's aid when granted is not only less expensive to the gov ernment, but also far more beneficial than commitment to an Institution for the half-orphaned or handicapped child. "At present there are 36 different methods in Oregon of granting mother's aid. as there are 38 coun ties," the speaker said. "There are 16 private institutions not under state control, yet which receive state funds, and there are six public in stitutions all being operated under the supervision of political ap pointees. Is that a correlated pro gram?" County committees were described a one of the most Important aims of the program. Mr. Kletzer ex plained the committees as consist-lr-of groups of trained and com petent child welfare workers appoint ed to hear cases against erring minors, and to correct youngsters without committing them to reform atories, which he described strongly as being "schools of crime." detri mental to children in nearly every c -,e. He cited several Instances of young boys taken to state or private re formatories, allowed to associate with "groups of criminals," and as a re sult mature with characters warped through Improper environment. Mr. Kletzer said that in many cases boys are committed to reformatories at the whim of officials, but that under a system of county committees, such a deplorable condition could not exist. Mr. Kletzer brought his enlighten ing and Impressive talk to close with an appeal to Medford Legionnaires and Auxiliary members to combine in carrying out the Legion program, to study local conditions, and to get behind the better child welfare bill with organized endorsements, thus Insuring Its passage In the next state legislature. Mr. Weiss' talk served to strengthen the statements made In the first address and presented a picture of conditions as he said they should be. In contrast to the conditions Mr. Kletzer described as already existing. "The child welfare bill was out lined to set up a public welfare de partment, free from political strings and supervised by trained, experi enced workers," Mr. Weiss pointed out. Under the bill, the governor would appoint a board of responsible per sons who would function through a trained director, in co-ordinating phases of child welfare work with the Individual child as a center, he explained. He itemized as the main points of the plan: Mother's aid or "pension" as It- Is sometimes called, private child caring agencies, state owned Institutions, probation and adoption. He said the popular term, mother's "pension." should be elimi nated, and made to Imply a "salary pfttd mothers for rearing children." Further explaining the child wel fare bill, Mr. Weiss said, "The bill is being modified from application In eastern states to fit Oregon's needs and will take the lives and destinies Mr. Handsaker to Speak . Before W. C. T. V. Thursday Mrs. E. A. Oldenburg la to be host- ess at her home, 309 East Jackson street. Thursday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock, to members of the W. C. T. U.. it has been announced. The de votional services are to be In charge of Mrs. Lucretla Whlllock, and "Peace" 1a to be the topic for the afternoon. Mrs. Belle K. Littrell Is to give the review of the addreas on "The Un known Soldier," which wa given by a leading pastor of New York City on Armistice day. Mrs. John Hurler will also be on -the program, giving acme vocal solos. J. J. Handsaker of Portland, asjo- clat secretary of the National Coun cil for the Prevention of War. Is to give the main address for the after noon, and all members of the w. c r. U. are requested to be present. Mr. Handsaker la to apeak of the anti war movement in Europe, which he studied when he recently visited that continent. He also spent some time in Geneva. Mrs. Haas Surprised On Birthday Sunday Ere Mrs. Llla M. Haas of Pocatello. Ida., the guest In Medford of Mrs. H. O. Wilson, was agreeably surprised Sun day evening by several friends who cam to the Wilson home, at 7 Chest nut, for Mrs. Haas birthday. Pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knipps and Mrs Atlanta Satchwell, who presented Mrs. Haas with lovely gifts and a birthday cake. TO Son Joins Staff of Lieut. Barris Word tu received here yesterday that Lieutenant and Mrs. Henry Al len Barm of this city are the par ents of a son born December 10 at Letterman Oeneral hospital at San Francisco. Both mother and aon were reported getting along satisfactorily. Be correctly corseted in an Artist Model by Ethelwyn B. Hoffmann. TABLE ROCK COUNCIL WILL ELECT TONIGHT Table Rock Council No. IS. Royal and Select Masters, wtU hold their annual election and installation of officers in a meeting to be held at1 the Matonle temple thl evening. . The election and Installation serv tot. which are conducted In one ceremony to end the present admin istration of officers, will begin at 7:30 o'clock. Use Mall Tribune want ad. HIHah Party Here On Wednesday Evening Plans are being completed today for the Hillah Shrine party tomorrow evening at the Oriental Gardens, which will be a bridge tournament and dancing party. Announcements hv hen sent out to Ml Shrlner. and It la expected that a large num ber from points throughout the val ley will be In attendance. The bridge tourney Is to be In charge of Mrs. Charles R. Gail of Medford, and besides bridge, other card games will be in play during the evening in the small hall at the Gardens. Ward Croft Is director of the Hillah band, which Is to give a concert dur ing the evening. Other features to be included on the evening will be a buffet supper, dancing, and a special feature show, for which George Hunt la making arrangements. Recreation Club Plans Its Christmas Party The Jackson County Recreation club Is holding ita annual Christmas party for the members of the club on Thursday evening, December 13, at 8 o'clock. In the courthouse auditorium. Arnold Bohnert. of Central Point Is the general chairman assisted by Miss Jeanette Gore. Westeide! program: Mre. H. E. Conger, Jacksonville, re freshments and Victor Bursell. Cen tral Point, decorations. The exchange of small gifts around the Christmas tree will be the climax of the evening. Bible Story Clas Meets on Wednesday The .Wednesday Bible Story class will meet tomorrow at 1 :45 p. m., in the courthouse auditorium. This class Is open to all who w.sh to know the Bible and help others to know it. The story of the crucifixion w II be given. The children's Bible class will m;et at 3:45 In the same room. The flist of a series of Christmas lessons w.ll be given. All children are invited. Members Urged to Attend Meeting of Loyalty Club Members of the Loyalty club of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, are re quested to attend the meeting Wed nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. R. Ltllte on McAndrews road, west of Ross Lane. Darrltt Sullivan is as sisting the hostess. Women's Association Will Meet on Wednesday The Women's association of tn Christian church will hold a regular monthly meeting In the church rec reational hall Wednesday at 3 p. m announcement stated. Mrs. Gall singing Today for Kosehurg Club Mrs. Charles Gil of Roseburg, for merly Miss EUow Mae Wilson of this city, Is presenting a vocal program today at a meeting of the Roseburg Klwanla club. Mrs. Gail, who has been attending many social events in Roseburg and is to Join the Women's chorus there, was a luncheon guest last week of the Federation of Wom en's Clubs, of which she was made a member. Christian Church Hl-Trlaiigle to .Meet The Ht-Triangle society of the First Christian church will hold a regular monthly meeting this evening, Tues day, December 11. In the church par lors, announcement stated. An In teresting. Christmas program has been planned and a social hour will be held after the business session. Rose Ellen Slor.ifccr will be in charga of t! meeting, to which all young people of high school are are cordially invited. Mrs. Wall Guest At Party Sunday A shower for Mrs. Ed Wall was held at the home of Mrs. Geo. BVownlte. Sunday. December 9. at 3 o'clock Those attending were Mrs. D. Daly. Mrs. F. Vanderhoof. Mrs. H. L. Knapp. Mrs. S. A. Harris. Mrs. W. H. Dav.s Mrs R. Webster. Mrs. B. Turnbouh, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. I. H. Rolund. the hostess, Mrs. George Brownlee, and the guest of honor. Mrs. Wall. Re freshments were served. A delightful time was had by all. Mrs. Chaney Announce! Study Club Meetings The Child Development Study club will meet at the Junior high school Wednesday at 3 o'clock and Thurs day afternoon at the Roosevelt school. Mrs. N. C. Chaney. leader. Invites all those Interested In child training to attend as plans will be announced for the next term's work. R panics Chapter Meeting Wednesday For the purpose of electing new of ficers, Rcamcs chapter. No. 66, O. E. S., will meet In the Masonic hall to morrow evening, according to recent announcement. All members are urg ed to be present. Klectlnn of Officers For Mistletoe Club When the Mistletoe club meets on Wednesday afternoon with Neighbor Cora Lewis, election of officers will be taken up during the afternoon. All members are requested to attend. Visits Friends In Grants rats Miss Jane Schmidt spent the week end in Grants Pass, visiting at t.ie Ijorrte of friends, according to the Grants Pass Dally Courier. Girl Scout Tronp to Meet Girl Scouts of troop 7 will meet at the home of Captain Humphrey on West Main street, Wednesday at 4:15 p. m., according to announcement to day. Miss Brown Guest In Ashland Miss Emily Brown was a guest over the week-end of Miss Beatrice Lock hart, at her home in Ashland. Six new educational advisers have been assigned to the Medford CCC district, and two now on duty here j will be transferred to other districts. I according to Major Clare H. Arm strong, commander. Harris C. Rude, of Eureka. Calif.. who has been assigned to the Yreka camp, arrived here Monday. Others to arrive are Donald Mace, of Blaine. Oregon, who will go to Camp Hum bug Mountain; John Blanchard, of Alhambia, Calif., who will be as signed to Camp Evans Creek; Floyd C. Burnett, of Arlington. Calif., who will be sent to Camp Gasquet; and Leonard A. Moore, of Corvallls, Ore gon, who will be assigned to Camp Elk Creek. Celian Ufford, who has been edu cational adviser for the Evans Creek and Elk Creek camps, is being trans ferred to the Fort McArthur district In California. Howard M. Stiles, edu cational adviser at Camp Humbug Mountain, will be transferred to the Vancouver Barracks district. m One of the most interesting of the new assignments is that of Fenton R. Muldowney, CCC enrollee of Camp Indian Creek, as educational adviser to the Wolf Creek camp. Muldowney Is a former college pro fessor who retired some time ago and built a cabin near Happy Camp northern California. When the civilian conservation corps was start ed he enrolled as a local experienced man with the Indian Creek company under Captain William C. Ryan, now assistant district welfare officer. Muldowney worked at everything ; from dynamiting to road foreman and also served as supply sergeant and in several other camp posts. Last win ter, before the start of the formal educational program, he organized a school in camp and had regular classes for 120 enrollees out of 170 In the company. The classes were so successful that when the educational department opened Its program, both Captain Ryan and Major Clare H Armstrong, district commander, rec ommended Muldowney for a camp advlsershlp. His appointment was greeted with pleasure by all members of the district. children out of the l untrained group of of orphaned hands of ai politicians." The speaker said that the present 13.000.000.000 national crime bill could be cut down tremendously It children could be guaranteed proper environment, and continuing on the subject of environemnt, said that in many cases officials of reformatories are actually forcing children from their homes and committing them to their institutions. Both Mr. Weiss and Mr. Kletzer emphasized that the Legion program asks for proper aid not only for children of ex-service men. but for every child. Following the speeches, which were preceded by a Joint "feed," the post and auxiliary held separate business sessions. At the post's meeting It was an nounced that the Legion Christmas tree program Is to be held In the high schocl auditorium Sunday after, noon. December 33. with a musical program or interest to grownups, as well as the Santa Claus treat for the kiddles. Chairman O. L. Over- j myer announced committees for the j event. Plans were also discussed for a dance to be held Christmas night. The stage show, "Ten Nights In a Barroom," to be given at Oriental Gardens on December 21, was re ported on by Chairman Morris Leon ard, who said plans are progressing rapidly. Paul McDonald, of the Ash land post, a guest at the meeting, talked on the show, advislnc local Legionnaires of the methods found best in Its Ashland presentation. Schilling rich in Oji avor tJae Mall Trloune want ads. fsflioiofyou. (DurderiO- IRS BULOVA BAGUETTES Tor (5ttrlstm.LSj& A charming gift ... for charming wrist . . a rharmtng way li tell the old. old ktorj n HuloTa llnguette . . . The Ht of girts for her thlt Christmas. Exclusive Medford Dealer Larry Schade Gifts for Everyone Select Your CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS From Our Beautiful Assortment Some quaint and charming. Others gay and joyful. 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Things ARE a heap better than they were, but as long as we are not clear out of the woods, let's make that little money bring back as much for each dollar as possible. First there are a plenty of frilly things that would be "nice" to have around the house, but you just can't spend the money for. You know, what we mean, a lot of trinkets that look pretty, but don't mean much. Kinda "show-off" stuff. Well, listen, down here at Penney's we have eliminated all those things out of store-keeping, those frilly things that someone has to pay for, but really don't mean so much. We did that because after all, every time you buy something you would be the real fellow who paid for it. Get it? We have to think about our customers and better ways to serve them. That's our job. Our Christmas stock is bought on the basis of common sense gifts. Not a lot of gadgets that are no good either in quality or usefulness. Things that you need and can use. All f irat Quality. We price them on the basis of "how low can we sell it?" Never do we say, "how much can we get?" Penney's Toyland is a fairyland of fascinating things for the children. The entire store is filled with plenty of gift suggestions, and while we do not claim to have the only stock of good merchandise in the world. Nor are we making any wild claims to being the only ones that can offer pood values. We do claim this. We have a tonic for that undernourished pocketbook because you always find . . quality at a saving at PENNEY'S
