Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 5 Jan 1939, p. 31

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the legisiature, getting under way, soon, as furnished by the non-parti- sàn National League- of Women Voters, in its campaign for a work- ingAmnerican democracy. Here; it is-and howdoes our legis-% lature measure up? "The procedure should be- simple. and clear. so that the. bills are con- idered openly and honesly "ýThe.voter should be, able to fix responsibility for legîsiative acts. "The prestige of the legislature should, be such that it at tracts per- sons of high calibre.. "Legislation dealing. with complex and technical subjects should be fix- ed on the findings ,of research'groups and framed with careful considera- tioný. "The legislators.-:hould be freed from the burden ofbis which are local or petty in character. *"There should. be responsible leadehip... *"The basis of representation should be fair." Neutrality Act As to the Neu.trality act, the league is in a position to support modifica- tions, to make the act more flexible in its application, to prd6vide for em- bargoes on essential war materials', and, to make Possible itis a pplication against violators of treaty obliga- tions after consultation with other signatories of the treaties., With regard to trade agreements, the league supported extension of thé Trade Agreemltnt ,act in 1937 and will oppose attempts to weaken or destroy it. An, amendment'to increase the federal, participation in funds for the aid to dependent chlldren programs will probably be proposed to the Social -Security act. *T'he league would support such- an amendment. ENGAGED Christmas eve Mr. and Mrs. Ber- nard Meyer of 2116 Schiller avenue [announeed the engagem 1en f their daughter, Marie,. to Robert Bruns, son of Mr,. and Mrs. Johln Bruns of IClumbir*h.,cOhio.The.wedneAAnd ill The non-partisan National Leagueitake place this s of Women Voter,- ha.s a nnounced alIis making his hon 4-point program for the coming ses-[ sion of Congress and has calle.d upon its memnbers to observe a "Federai , AT EVANST Government Day" during the week 1Mave. and tMr of January 16, fifty-sixth anniversary hOave leaenutei, of the act creating civil service. Oaooa T -ci - -- -__ __ ,.1now occupy.inga ative discussion at the mlc-January meeting, whose central theme will be efficient administration. Stress Federal Activities Amnong the federal activities listed for visits by women. voters out in the states were extension work of the Department of Agriculture, WPA a ctivities, unemployment -compensa- tion *work of the Social Security board, employment offices, PWrA Proipets. CCC aenns rmv nos.ts iring. Mr. Bruns. mne in Chicago. LON HOTEL George H. Rodger rresidence at 928 Mrs. Thomas Goward, with her two daughters, Ami and Jean, isý léaving tomorrow to return to her home i Montlair, N. J., after .pendlng the holidays visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Thomas of 707 Forest avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. O. P. Oison, 736 Roger avenue, Kenilworth, spent the holidays with their daughter and z ritu Z irliet Z res One-quarter Roast Io% 1 ~Dressing Baked Virginia Ham v Turkey a la King~ (al BroiledT Whipped Potatoes Mexican Corn French Enidive Salad or Head Lettuce Salad Island, Chiffonade or1 Vanila, Choci or Plneapp!e Clied Cheese Croquette Hollandaise Sauce tCheese Dressing i, Roquefort, 1000 Salad Dresslig ed Fruit in Sherryý Wine rafers wlth Cheese iermint, Fresh Peach Ice Cream Beverage 10 Dinner 75c o, Celery and Rice Soup Tomato Juice ice leed Pineapple Juice IA Truly Fin. Nome. On Public Vi.w Sunday. Jan. 8th. 12 to 5:30 p.m. Williams, Parker & Severn Co. Your Week-DayDinners, -75c, e e e Luncheonsl,50 Monday. January9 Dinner 75c . Auctioneers, Est., 18,79

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