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March, 1956 THE FEDERATION JOURNAL THE REGIONAL CONVENTION Continued from Page 1 cational standards of the Negro, the nation allows itself a chance for greater develop ment; for a nation can be no stronger than its weakest link. Prior to this session, the delegates en joyed a “Coffee Hour” at the Allen High School. Teas were given at various homes after the Mass meeting, and delegates enjoyed numerous other evidences of hospitality not only on Sunday, but throughout their entire stay. A special program was rendered Sunday evening, the main feature of which was a portrayal of the life and achievements of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, founder of the Southeastern Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. Mrs. Alice Meekins, prominent club woman, of West Palm Beach, Florida, prepared the program—“This is Your Life”, which traced Dr. Brown’s career from her girl hood days to her present position as president-emertia of Palmer Memorial Institute at Sedalia, North Caro lina. This portrayal included the presen tation of several persons whose lives have been touched by Doctor Brown, notably the renowned concert-artist, Carol Brice; persons who have worked at Palmer like the distinguished prelate Dr. John Brice and others. What shall I say about North Carohna? Our state federation led by the Asheville club women left no stone unturned to make the long overdue time for entertain ing the Southeastern, a genuine pleasure. Food and housing were superb; the wel come mat was out at all of the churches and business places; the press was court eous and liberal in its praise of our work. At the Tuesday evening session when the “Parade of States” was announced. North Carohna did not “mark time.” Delegates and club women marching and singing “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” the Battle Hymn of the Republic, held high the colors of the old North State, and raised on the spot forty dollars more than the Executive Board allotted, being in spired by the example of the other states in the Southeastern. As usual Mississippi, Vii-ginia, Georgia, and Florida walked away with most of the trophies, but our N. C. president received the trophy for Art. On the whole, the Asheville meeting presented a real challenge to North Caro lina. Two of our state women were elected to the official staff of the Southeastern Our state president who conducted such an inspiring devotional period, discours ing on the subject “Unto These Hills”, that she was imanimously elected as Chaplain. Mrs. Edna B. Taylor served on the Nominating committee; Mrs. Am- mie Foster had charge of the great Art Exhibit; Mrs. Maggie Jones led the tour to Biltmore; Mrs. Orr, Mrs. E. R. Merrick, Mrs. Esther Barnes, Mrs. Esther Moore, Page 3 -1/ V PLANNING CONVENTION—Officers of the Eastern District Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs are shown at a meeting here to plan the federation’s state convention, to be held at Evans Metropolitan AMEZ Church in Fayetteville, May 17-20. Seated left to right are Mrs. Minnie Clark, treasurer; Mrs. Mary' Kate Mclver, nurses aide; Mrs. Edna Fuller, president Helping Hand Club; Mrs. Maggie Bethune, third vice-president; Mrs. Thelma Henley, district president and senior organizer; Mrs. Carolyn McCrimmon, chairman first aid; Mrs. Lettie M. Bridget, St. Pauls, first vice-president; Mrs. Martha Melvin of Floral Club; and Mrs. Leah Smith, youth leader. Back row: Mrs. Ruth Washington, president missionary department; Mrs. Ellen Singleton, arts and crafts chairman; Mrs. Mattie McCollum, president Usher Board; Effie Lee Smith, financial secretary; Ora Lee McLain, Bunnlevel, youth organizer; Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, recording secretary; Mrs Lilli' B. Gibson, state youth director; Mrs. Rose D. Aggrey, Salisbuy, state president; Mrs. Edna B. Taylor, Pinehurst, senior organizer; Mrs. Katie Forshee, youth supervisor; Mrs. Mamie Gore, chairman financial committee; Mrs. Bessie Kellie, chaplain. Preventive Programs Pay Dividends According to the Greensboro Daily News February 29, 1956. Dr. EUen Winston, commissioner of the North Carolina State Board of Public Welfare, appearing before the Senate Fi nance Committee, Washington. D. C., Feb ruary 29, testified that juvenile delin quency is decreasing. The Senate Finance Committee is considering proposals to amend the Social Seciority Act. She stated that juvenile delinquency in Mrs. Allice P. Collins represented our Executive Board at every turn. The fact that N. C. Federation has ap propriated six hundred dollars for Scho larship Aid was aimounced at the meeting. Our state committee met at Asheville and passed upon the applicants, and the bene ficiaries are in their respective colleges. I trust that this report will serve to give some information concerning the Regional Convention to those who were unable to attend. her state is decreasing largely due to the emphasis on preventive programs. “We know,” she testified, “that it is economically sounder in terms of both dollars and cents and the welfare of children to provide basic service needed by children so that they will not get into such trouble that they must come before the courts. “’This means that we need far more extensive programs of services to children in their own homes. It means that we need to be able to provide specialized care as needed to children who are not developing normally whether it he physically, mentally or emotionally. “We are concerned about the protection of children who become available for adoption. We know that we should do more to protect the young girls who be come mothers without the benefit of wed lock. “We know that we need far sounder planning so that we may provide the par ticular type of care which a given child needs at a given time.” She said there is need for strengthening the basic overall program of services to children.”
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