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League of Women Voters minutes, 1920-1925

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Friday morning Sep 24 - 1920 Harris Emerys Auditorium.
League of Women Voters called to order by Miss Dunlap. Secretaries report of proceedings of previous day read and accepted. Mrs. Hammil gave a verbal report of citizenship schools that have been conducted since February and placed on file her written report . Mrs Hammil emphasized the value of the Farm Bureau in Citizenship school work and mentioned one decided advantage of country clubs over town organizations - thats the country clubs are largely made up of family groups in stead of individuals. The family group as a unit has decided advantages. Miss Dunlap in a short talk further emphasized the vital work of these schools and announced that Mrs. Max Mayer was engaged to hold three day schools through October and November and may continue them during the winter months if calls continue to come.  Mrs. Rusti reported on Child Welfare Committee; out living a legislative programme. Thirty states have active childrens code commissions. Mr. Vuick came from the state house to read the existing laws relating to child welfare. They were the laws recommended by the National Child Welfare Committee and had been adopted with little change by our state. Mrs. Rusti continued her report and referred to the fact [illegible] yesterday by Mrs. Mayer that mothers pensions allow a maximum $8.00 a month for food - clothes - and shelter to the father less child, while every county sheriff in Iowa $18.00 a for food alone for each criminal in jail. Child welfare committee [recommends?] that a child Hygiene Division be added

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Friday morning Sep 24 - 1920 Harris Emerys Auditorium. League of Women Voters called to order by Miss Dunlap. Secretaries report of proceedings of previous day read and accepted. Mrs. Hammil gave a verbal report of citizenship schools that have been conducted since February and placed on file her written report . Mrs Hammil emphasized the value of the Farm Bureau in Citizenship school work and mentioned one decided advantage of country clubs over town organizations - thats the country clubs are largely made up of family groups in stead of individuals. The family group as a unit has decided advantages. Miss Dunlap in a short talk further emphasized the vital work of these schools and announced that Mrs. Max Mayer was engaged to hold three day schools through October and November and may continue them during the winter months if calls continue to come. Mrs. Rusti reported on Child Welfare Committee; out living a legislative programme. Thirty states have active childrens code commissions. Mr. Vuick came from the state house to read the existing laws relating to child welfare. They were the laws recommended by the National Child Welfare Committee and had been adopted with little change by our state. Mrs. Rusti continued her report and referred to the fact [illegible] yesterday by Mrs. Mayer that mothers pensions allow a maximum $8.00 a month for food - clothes - and shelter to the father less child, while every county sheriff in Iowa $18.00 a for food alone for each criminal in jail. Child welfare committee [recommends?] that a child Hygiene Division be added