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THE FEDERATION JOURNAL
April, 1949
Strong Drink Is Raging
Is It Nothing to You?
NORTH CAROLINA LAW
The present law relating to instruction
of alcoholism and narcotism in public
schools of North Carolina as contained in
Section 5440 (a) in the Chapter on “Edu
cation” reads as follows:
“In addition to health education, which
is now required by law to be given in all
schools, supported in whole or in part by
public money, thorough and scientific in
struction shah be given in the subject of
alcoholism and narcotism.
“The State Superintendent of Public In
struction is hereby authorized and direct
ed to prepare, or cause to be prepared, for
the use of all teachers who are required
by this section to give instruction on the
subject of alcoholism and narcotism, a
course of study on health education, which
shall embrace suggestions as to methods
of instructions, outlines of lesson plans,
lists of accurate and scientific source ma
terial, suggested adaptations of the work
to the needs of the children in the several
grades, and shall specify the kind of work
to be done in each grade, and the amount
of time to be devoted to such instructon.
The State textbook commission and the
State Board of Education shall be au
thorized, directed and empowered to se
lect, approve and adopt a simple, scientific
textbook, which textbook shall be free
from political propaganda, anil approved
by the State Board of Health and the
faculty of the Medical School of the Uni
versity of North Carolina, on the effects
of alcoholism and narcotism n the human
system, and/or a different or revised text
on ‘health’ which shall contain chapters
giving complete, detailed, and scientific
information on the subject, to be taught
as a unit of work every year in the ap
propriate elementary grade, or grades, of
the public schools of North Carolina. Ade
quate time small be given to teach the
subject efficiently. The work in the sub
ject of alcoholism and narcotism shall be
a part of the work required for promotion
from one grade to another: Provide also,
that provision shall be made in the course
of study prepared by the State Depart
ment of Public Instruction for teachers,
aides and devices for the assistance of
teachers in teaching the effects of alcohol
ism and narcotism on the human system.
“In all normal schools, teacher train
ing classes. Summer schools for teach
ers, and other institutions giving instruc
tion preparatory to teaching or to teach
ers actually in service, adequate time and
attention shall be given to the best meth
ods in teaching health education, with
special reference to the nature of alcohol
ism and narcotism.
“It shall be the duty of all officers and
teachers, principals and superintendents
in charge of any school or schools, com
prehended within the meaning of this
section, to comply with its provisions and
any such officer or teacher who shall fail
CONVENTION SPEAKERS
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ance at the Convention, in the Business
Session we will follow the Constitution.
ARTICLE III, Section V
Delegates shall be entitled to the privi
lege of voting in all business meetings, if
annual dues have been paid and members
are in good standing.
Representation at the annual meeting
shall be one (1) delegate and one (1)
alternate for every ten (10) members of
any club.
We hope the Convention program will
prove informative and inspirational. Mrs.
Ruth Whitehead Whaley of New York will
address the public meeting on Friday
night. Dr. Rose Butler Browne of Durham
will address the Saturday afternoon ses
sion stressing our youth program.
Summary club reports will help us in
exchange of ideas about local programs.
The Kinston Clubs will entertain the
convention group so that there will be
some play interspersing the work.
Your part on program:
(1) Come prepared to fill blanks giving
information about your club officers and
membership.
(2) Come prepared to discuss our State
program. What help do you want the
State Federation to give local clubs?
(3) What plans do you have for youth
in your community?
To Executive Board: You will meet at
3 o’clock, Thursday May 12th at the State
Training School for Negro Girls. We hope
we can have 100 per cent attendance in
that meeting.
We want all club women who can at
tend the meeting in Kinston to be present.
Remember date. May 13 and 14.
Very truly yours,
R. G. Rush, President.
or refuse to comply with the require
ments of this section shall be subject to
dismiss by the proper authorities.”
WELCOME TO KINSTON
from
EDDIE'S LUNCH ROOM
Home Cooked Foods a Specialty
238 South Queen Street Phone 2347
WE WELCOME YOU
THE EVER READY GLOBE
TAXI COMPANY
Always Dependable for Service
334 South Queen Street
PHONE 3254
WELCOME FROM
"JOT 'EM DOWN
GROCERY"
Visit the “Jot ’Em Down" for
Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and a
Variety of Canned Goods
630 Lincoln Street
Kinston, N. C.
THE ADKIN HIGH
GROCERY
WELCOMES THE FEDERATION OF
WOMEN’S CLUBS TO KINSTON
811 East Washington Avenue
E. L. WHITFIELD, Proprietor
WELCOME AGAIN FROM
THE JOHNSONS
SANDWICH SHOP
Sandwiches to Suit Your Taste
913 Tower Hill Road Phone 3634
MAE'S BEAUTY SHOP
EXTENDS CORDIAL WELCOME
“We need your head and you need
our service.”
We Pledge the Best
300 South Queen Street Phone 2470
BEECH'S
MODERN GROCERY
Welcomes the Federation of Women’s Clubs
to the Proud City of Kinston
WE CARRY YOUR NEEDS
Choice Meats, Vegetables & Staple Products
JULIAN BEECH, Proprietor
402 East North Street Phone 4368