Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, October 5, 1924, Page 12

PAGE TWELVE. GREAT CON Interesting and Instructive Program Carried Out at Douglas Supplemented by Social Functions; Resolutions Passed. VENTION ENJOYED B FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS per women returning from the twenty-fi annual convention of © Wyoming Federated Wo- ¢ held Wednesday, nd Friday of last week s of highly i ble social s and the pas of consid ion in the form of should bring action tivities in which the re- Ks, en interested. There ely 100 delegates m v attending the sions. snvention was called to order day by Mrs. W. V. nd, state president, ing held in the Con- The morning 1 by Mrs. 7. 8. Talla Rock Springs, including of the activities of the clubs which have joined the 1 in the preceeding year. oga Womens’ Table club of Chey A, T club of Guern- ns’ club of the Sibylle of Womens’ club. of Os Miss board cresting topics session, followed ik by Miss Rokahr of the home economics department of the Uni r y of Wyoming. Dr. Arthur G. Crane, president of ersity of Wyoming deliver liant,address the evening of first day, one of the outstand events of the convention B. J. Erwin of Douglas opened s meeting with an address of wel: ne which was fittingly responded Irs. T. S. Taliferro of Rock prings. E. Richard Shipp, Wyom- ing poet, recited his poem, “Pibneer Blood” and Mrs. E. Smith and Mrs. 1. C. Knight of Douglas gave a niano solo. Mrs. R. L. Silver of Ba ibuted to the mu- gram with a plano solo. a announcement of the death of William B. Ross, at the opening of the morning session on Thursday, brought a sympathetic re- sponse from the assembled delegates who stood in silent prayer for two i forwarded “condolences minute: to Mrs Mrs. E of the ¢ chard Shipp, custodian Jowment fund, gave a de- tailed financial report showing the ounts pledged and the pledges paid to the fund. She was followed by a talk on “The American Red by Miss Helen state Red in Wyoming” Cro! M! rman of the ppointment of Mrs..'Tidball of Cheyenne as chairman of inter- national relations to succeed the late Mrs. W, F. Mentzer of Cheyenne met with universal approval of the delegates, Mrs. Catherine Maloney of Grey- bull gave a highly interesting talk zis did Mrs. Course of the Cathedral Hom { Laramie. Vocal selections by Mrs. Hinton of Douglas added much to the program. Thursday afternoon the delegates were entertained with a pienic at the Natural Bridge park, transporta- tion being furnished by the Douglas Kiwanians.’ H. C. Chappell of the Lions club of Casper addressed the delegates Thu evening on “Wy- in, Products for Wyoming and Mrs. B. B. Brooks, of the educational loan © annual report stating a been added to the on the annual convention of yneral Federation of Wo- mens’ clubs held jn California last year were given by Mrs. T. 8. Talla- ferro of Rock Springs, Mrs, Hamil- ton of Sunrise, Mrs. Dellamy of Laramie, Mrs. C. D, Murane of Cas- per, Mrs. Hamilton of Sheridan and Mrs, Gorthell of Laramie, all of whom were delegates to the conven- tion Friday morning was given over to » report of the presidents of the 47 tate that are members tion. That afternoon nder of Basin gave a “Illiteracy” and Mrs. West nd Mrs. Emerson, both of Cheyenne gave an interésting side- what is being done by Chey. ymen to teach English to >’ women. social functions planned for afternoon wert cancelled out Governor of respect to the Noss the adopted by closing the sions plution No, 1, ate Forest Commission > of Wyoming ction outside of and . of Wyoming {crest commission e and fish Wroming 8 Wr a Wt the - state DECORATING The Fall PAINTING AND Season Is Here Don't wait until the last minute to have your work done. We do painting and decorating that -will please you. Let Us Figure On Your Work. Calvin Platt Established in Casper 9 Ycars. £ 1332 S. Boxelder. Phone 1495NJ commission being interpreted to in- clude prdtection of wild flowers and fruit) be introduced in the state legislature. Be is also resolved that we pledge our active co-operation by writing our legislators and “urge their. support of said bill. Resolution No. 2. Home Economics ‘Bill. Whereas, the chief occupation of the girls over 20 years of age at any given time will eventually be home- making and whereas, the provisions for vocational education as now in effect limits the amount of money which may bé spent for education in home economics to one fifth of the amount available for trades, indus- tries.and home economics, therefore Be it resolved, that the Wyoming Federation of Women's clubs en- dorse the Fess bill, which provides for an appropriation for the same amount of money for - vocational home-making education as is now available for trades and industries and agriculture. ‘ Be it also resolved, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to our congressmen. Resolution No. 3. Child Labor Bul Whereas, the establishment of a minimum standard for the protec- tion-of children against-child labor throughout the United States is pos- sible only through constitutional nt, and , both houses of congress have passed the amendment grant- ing congress power to limit, regulate and prohibit the labor of persons under eighteen years of age, and Whereas, the ratification of this amendment by the legislature of three fourths of the states is neces- sary for the enactment ’ to. law, therefore, . Be it resolved, that the Wyo.ning Federation of Women’s clubs in an- nual session assembled, rejoice over t passage of the amendment by congress and that we pledge our ac- tive co-operation in urging its. ratl- fication by the Wyoming state legis- lature. Resolution No. 4. Educational Bill. Whereas, the Wyoming Federa- tion-of Women's clubs reaffirms its abiding faith in the provisions of. the educational bill, formerly designated as the Towner-Sterling bill and now known as the Sterling Reid bill, for the establishment of a department of education with a secretary in the president’s cabinet and that we call upon our senators and “representa- tives'to support this bill and to have it enacted into law at the earliest possible date. Brenlin Window Shades eu ee Dee! Resolution No. 5. Uniform Marriage and Divorce Law Whereas, the Wyoming Federa- tion of Women’s clubs in convention assembled reaffirms its abiding faith in the proposed amendment to the constitution to enact uniform mar- riage and divorce law, therefore Be it resolved, that the senators and representatives from the state of Wyoming be tnférmed of the Wyoming Federation of Women's clubs interest in and desire for the ‘passage of such a measure, and Be it resolved that a copy of said resolution be sent to our congress- men. Resolution No. 6. Relating to General Federation Vice sidents. Whereas, at the biennial conven- tion of the General Federation of Women's clubs at Los Angeles, Cal- ifornia, in June, 1924, there appear- ed to be no provision for the recog- nition of state vice presidents at- tending the convention in the place of their presidents; Be it therefore resolved by the Wyoming Federation of Women's clubs at its twenty-first convention at Douglas, Wyoming, that this as- sembly+ go on records as favoring such provision being made in the general federation, and that state vice presidents representing state federations be recognized as presi dents and be permitted to sit in the meetings of state presidents and Be it further resolved that a copy | of this resolution be sent to the | Keneral Federation for considera- tion. Resolution No. 7. Relating to Marking Wyoming High. ways. Whereas, Colorado influence is seeking to so mark the Yellowstone Lincoin and other Wyoming high- Ways that they will ultimately lose their names and identities, Be it therefore resolved by the Wyoming Federation of Women’s clubs at its twenty-first annual con- vention at Douglas, Wyoming, that this assembly vigorously oppose the action and efforts of said Colorado influence to absorb and divert our highways to their own benefit and to make them ah adjunct of the state of Colorado and its interests and Be it further resolyed that a copy hands of the highway department of the state of Wyoming for suitable action in this matter. Resolution No. 8. talent for the entertainment of the Federation; and Whereas Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Warner were such faithful pages; and ‘Whereas the Congregational church was so generously opened for these meetings; Be it therefore resolved by the Wyoming Federation of Women's clubs at its twenty-first annual con- vention at Douglas, Wyoming, that of this resolution be placed in the | Whereas, many have given their | wpe Casper the thanks of the entire Federation be extended for these courtesies. Resolution No. , Whereas the Women’s club of Douglas, Wyoming, the Episcopal Guild and the citizens of the sald town have royally. entertained the twenty-first annual convention of the Wyoming Federation of Wo- men’s clubs; and whereas, every con- sideration and courtesy have been shown the delegates and visitors at sald convention; Be it therefore resolved by the W. EF. W. D. in its twenty-first annual assemblage that a hearty vote of thanks be given the Women’s club, the Episcopal Guild, the Kiwanis club and the citizens of the town of nvap Cripune : Douglas, Wyoming, for. their hos- Pitality snd co-operatiqn: And be it further resol that a copy of this resolution be printed*in Resolved that a copy of these re- solutions be spread upon the minutes of the twenty-first annual conven- Sra day of October, A. CLARA WESCOTT, ee eae jumber, “Wyoming, this D.. 1924... '.. Chairman 12. $22. pair. Little Boys’ All Wool SUITS Ages 2 to 6 Years Middy and Balkan. Styles $5.00 and $6.95 Values to $9.75 Unusual Values in Windsor SO and gt types well with other of Furniture that every home is improved. by them, |HE comfortable, light, serviceable Windsor is an agree- able companion on the porch, in the bedroom or the hall. George Washington had thirty on his broad Every type of home can piazza. 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