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THE FEDERATION JOURNAL
Fan—1963
100 Years Of
Thanksgiving
This November 28 when Ameri
cans sit down to their tradional
turkey and trimmings, few rea
lize that it was because of one
woman’s relentless crusade that
Thanksgiving became a national
holiday. For 17 years, Sarah HsJe,
editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book,
campaigned to unify the states in
common observance of a day of
thanks. Despite national contempt
in the 19th century for feminine
meddling in public affairs, not
once did this hoop-skirted little
woman abandon her crusade!
From 1846 to 1863 she pleaded with
three Presidents (Fillmore, Pierce,
and Buchanan) and wrote count
less editorials in her magazine,
fighting for her cause.
By 1849 several states were cele
brating Thanksgiving separately,
but it was not until 1852 that Mrs.
Hale succeeded in joining 29 states
in observing the last ’Thursday in
Novemver as a unified day of
thanks. Then, in 1863, her appeal
to another great American ended
in victory. ’Through a proclamation
by Abraham Lincoln, the last ’Thur
day in November was named as
a day of national Thanksgiving.
NORTHEASTERN
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ami, Florida. Our district was nice
ly represented in the state meet
ing held in Statesville, N.C. by our
president, Mrs. Melissa Leiton and
a large delegation from several
Three cheers for the Flower and
Art Club of Rich Square, N.C.
which sponsored a week-end sight
seeing trip to New York by way
of Trailway Buses. Forty ladies en
joyed visiting interesting places in
Washington, D.C. and New York.
Northeastern District would like
to say a big “Thank You” to Mrs.
Alice Collins for her faithful, con-
sciencious and accurate fulfillment
of the office of financial secretary.
We are sorry that she has relin
quished this office and she will al
ways be on our “Orchid List”.
In Memorium
Our Queer
English Language
We’ll begin with box; the plural is
boxes.
But the plural of ox is oxen,
not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are
called geese.
Yet the plural of mouse is not
ever meese.
You may find a lone mouse, or a
whole nest of mice.
But the plural of house is still
never hice.
If the plural of man is always men
Why shouldn’t the plural of pEui
be pen?
If I speak of a foot and you show
me two feet.
And I give you a boot, would a
pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth, and a whole set
are teeth
Why shouldn’t the plural of booth
be called beeth?
If a singular this is a plural these
Should the plural of kiss ever
be keese?
We speak of a brother and also
of brethren.
And though we say mother we
never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are
he, his and him.
But imagine the feminine she,
shis and shim.
Alice Hess Beveridge
Mrs. Edna Harris Mitchell, Eliz
abeth City, N.C.
First President of our Northeast
ern District and Instructor at State
Teacher’s College, Elizabeth City,
N.C. She was among other things,
a member of the Executive Board,
Scholarship Committee and Pro
gram Committee of Our State Con
vention. We shall also remember
her as a loyal, faithful and con
tributing member.
“Away from our presence but al
ways with us in our fondest mem
ories.”
Books For
Club Presidents
THE CREATIVE WOMAN, By
Dorothy Goldberg, is a book ad
dressed to every woman who stUl
longs to take part in the world’s
work. With candor and sympathy,
she discusses the demands on ev
ery woman’s time, love and loy
alties and how she can meet them.
The secret is to create, rather than
destroy, harmony in the home, and
a happier climate outside the
home by volunteering one’s serv
ices to the community.
THE ART OF GROUP CONVER
SATION, by Rachel DuBois and
MewSoong Li,presents thoroughly
tested ways to break through hid
den barriers to effective group co
operation. This practical guide
shows how to apply the art of true
group conversation in any group
setting; how to avoid pitfalls and
keep the group moving toward its
aims.
Some Suggestions
For Scrap Books
1. Check for mistakes in spelling,
typing, etc. before entering ma
terials in books.
2. Keep unnecessary materials
as cards, acknowledgements, etc.
to a minimum. Use a second book
for these — to keep as mementoes.
3. Use cellophane coverings for
pages.
4. Use dustless chalk for color.
5. Label pictures.
6. Use rubberized paste in place
of Scotch tape.
7. Brilliant construction paper for
pages.
8. Use Geometric Designs behind
pictures.
9. Soiled materials, programs,
clippings, pictures, — detract from
appearance.
10. Index or tale of contents is
needed.
If you or your club have lost
contact with our district work,
start over and return to the fold,
Should you need information or
help, the Contact committee is
available. Just write either Mrs.
L. E. Euers on 723 S.. Road Street
Elizabeth City, N.C. or Mrs. B.L.
Satchell Bx 844 Wilson, N.C. or
Mrs. V.T. Bishop, Bx 37 Rich
Square, N.C.
The Salt
Of The Earth
Don’t forget Club Leaders: “If
your don’t send it, we can’t print
its.” We’d like to “Tell the World”
what you are doing.
WHO ARE THEY? They are
those who find their duty and do
it. They are those who believe
they are ordained to make life
better for their neighbors and to
relieve the burdens of their fa
vored brethren.
WHO ARE THEY? They are the
businesmen, the inventors, the
production men, the farmers, the
trainmen, the clerks, the “silent
army” . . . the unrecognized, un-
Excerpts From
Pres. Message
Annual Meeting
In Statesville
Welcome to all club ladies at
this the 54th annual session of the
N. C. Federation. Most hearty ap
preciation is expressed to the club
ladies and their friends of States
ville for their wonderful hospitality
to all who have attended the meet
ing and for the support given dur
ing the past three terms of office.
The Theme of the meeting, ‘"The
Challenge for Change” is only a
reminder of our 100th anniversary
of the Emancipation Proclamation
and our obligation to help make
strides in improving conditions
among our people. I am concerned
about “Lifting as we climb” to the
fullest capacity. We need to serve
as Public relations individuals be
tween individuals in need for wel
fare workers, getting medical at
tention, food and fuel dealers, etc.
Though “Divine Love meets needs”
we must do our share to help.
Your president has represented
the Federation at the Governor’s
Conference on Juvenile Delinquen
cy and Youth Crime at the Univer
sity of North Carolina and ap
peared on the panel at one of the
meetings. You were eilso repre
sented at the National Association
of Colored Women’s Clubs at
Washington, D. C. Meetings of
the Executive Board at Durham
and Fayetteville were attended al
so one of the program committee
at Rocky Mount. ’The Northeastern
and Southeastern meetings at Wind
sor and Fayetteville respectively
were also attended.
Club musts include:
1. Hold regular meetings though
time may vary
2. Make meetings meaningful
rather than meet and eat
3. Plan all occasions far enough
ahead for smooth operation
4. Stress most important infor
mation from Federation in meet
ings
5. Promote more youth clubs
6. Plan a hobby show or art ex
hibit
7. Make a scrap book for your
club
8. Sing the Federation song at
each club meeting
honored . . . but the jewels of the
American way of life.
WHO ARE 'THEY? They are
those who accept the responsibi-
lites of leadership in times of peril.
’They are the worthy successors
of the heros of Valley Forge, Get
tysburg and Iwo Jima.