MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 11, 1931
PAGE THREl'J
CHILD WELFARE
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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.
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Let's Talk It Over. . .
To-gether!
It's getting mighty close to the
time when we dust off the mantel
and hang up the one remaining
good stocking we have and hope that
some Santa Claus or good Providence
will give us a break.
Now if we could sit down together
and talk this gift buying business
over, we folks down at Penney's
might be able to offer a solution.
These days, when the pocketbook is
as flat as the proverbial pancake
it takes a heap of thinkin' to
make a little money go all the
way 'round so that none of the family
are overlooked on Christmas morn.
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