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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 8, 1929. FRIENDLY DOORS OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SWINQ WIDE TO OFFER HELP ' .... 4. . fHlMIIII'v 4 ESf " -- r-' - 4 i Vi . - - Mothers, Forced to Work, Find a Haven for Their Children in This Philanthropic In stitution That Stands High in the Hearts of Utah Citizens; Heroic Endeavor, Self-Sacrifice of Mercy Have Marked Institution Js R ise From Humble Beginning to Its Present Leadership: T.Her.e ta the Ne'rbborheod House atK7 West First South street. Salt Lake, where children of mothers who are forced to work, are cared for by the day. v. 1 . V K ft . y m ..... j t ft l ;, - ' -- " v ; 4 s . ;'!; - , W ill1- "! 1- i 1 -t I ? , - v , t I , By LELA HORN RICHARDS m the state of Utah stands higher in the heart 20ofPHILANTHROPY Its citizens than where Neighborhood House, friendly doors ar open at any and all times to women tn need of help and encouragement If the history of its early struggles Its. aims,, ambitions and ultimate achievement could be written in deeds of mercy, of and heroic endeavor. It would become a human document as absorbing and as a compelling personal biography, for the structural experiences leadi ing through it development are the woof and warp of Its being. In 1894 Salt Lake City was not the enterprising metropolis of 1829, but even in its embryonic state there were little children to be fed and i ) clothed children of the poor and unfortunate adrift upon the street I i rfI t e? I i needing care and guidance. "if . i It was Emma K. McVlcker, a teaeher In the Presbyterian schools, ft-Hrwho first conceived the idea of opening a public kindiergaitesi and. a lV board of trustees among whom were Mesdames U E. Hall, E. O. Lee. Olive Dart, Simon Bamberger and Sol Segal immediately Set about to make Mrs. McVicker' plan practicable. The direct aim of this organization, known as the Free Kindergarten association,- - wraa to" oome through the children Into closer touch r y- -l with parents; to raise the standards of uncomfortable and poorly regu- t JfriAif sWWiWMMhweeaSl Skw," uuiiicb, ww, wiicu unnnuj, 10 pcovioe rood and clothing. xiio ur&b sciiuot was opened in y Odd Fellows' hall and a klndergart-ne- r in charge of some 15 on 20 chil- had occupied it for more than 50 little girls like to play house and with doll, so the Neighborhood House has provided means years and who would not part with dren duly installed.. whereby these childish hearts can be made happy. The upper photograph shows that they have Too much praise cannot be given it at any price until assured that the their playtime hours at the institution. The lower picture shows that mealtime, with Its sciento the teachers who so faithfully place would be used for "moral and i aided in the upbuilding of the school respectable purposes." Upon the tifically prepared menus, is a real picnic for the children. Small tables and chairs are used and the pledged assurance that the children are disciplined In the matter of table manners. during this formative period, for solemnly upon their young shoulders rested home would continue sacred and Innot only instruction and personal violate, the deed, bearing the lone and The known as the first apartment house The idea of the Rosemary room signature of President Brigham supervision, but an almost continuwho was that each little crib in the nur- of built la Salt Lake. ous round of visiting and soliciting. Young, was transferred to the Fret House (1911): This property was renovated and sery should be held in remembrance. the old Neighborhood Eight o'clock found them at their Kindergarten association. 1 a campaign was Immediately in charge of Mrs. Anna M. Hoock, Name after name appeared upon Mrs. Selden O a w s o n , presiposts of duty and often the sun had put W. Mrs. W. Armstrong, first dent; 10 apartments being rented, on used the rapidly growing roster. set before they could turn their started to secure funds for a Neighvice nresldent; Mrs. E. O. Lee, second 0. for the Rummage Shop, and another The first munificent gift was weary steps homeward after a day borhood House, and there followed vice president; Mrs. Elmer B. Jones, a period of high hope, mingled with of strenuous endeavor. for an Office and Employment Bu Other quickly followed, the secretary; Mrs o. w. watson, treadire uncertainty. method reau. Every School Prospers Church of Latter Day Saint giving surer: Mrs. Bui Biegel, auditors Mrs. known to social workers was emhomes 10 These Cul-mprovided apartment First Few Years. ployed as a means of securing money beds, the Junior Aid association Simon Bamberger, Mrs. H. L. A.Elizafor the families who could pay but three. ' Mrs. W. H. Child. Mrs. ' office office to card canvassing, com.lV.:-Vthose who in Mr. the Halleck's a nominal rent. Among pioneered; In February. IBM, the new build- beth Cunningham, Mrs. Olive & private subscriptions. Acmendable philanthropy thus became work and who so generously gave of parties, tive and sustaining memberships a class "A' structure, 100 feet Dart Miss Mary Fox, Ml Lucille ing, needed much welcome a and supple their thne and often of their sal- were offered to interested patrons. Francke, Mrs. . E. Oaligher, Mrs. to ment activities or Neighbor-wo- d long by nearly 60 feet wide, consist- U the K. Hall, Mrs. Henry Henderson, ing of three floors, each with well aries, whose services can never be And, since the day of moving picHouse. fitted locker rooms, showers and Mrs. W. R. Hutchinson, Br- - Mrs. measured or evaluated, were Misses tures was still in it Infancy and the A mating Growth Sbowa coat rooms; a baby fire escape In the George Msytr, Mrs. C. E. Richards, public far from satiated with enterSally Shoals, Ruby Wells, Emallne tainment, private theatricals were farm of e chute the chute, a thor- Mrs. B. C. Rooklidge, Mrs. Mary M. 1311 and 1925. Between Wells, Rebecca Morris, Nellie Scher-me- r, given, the finest talent in the city adequate heating plant and Ryan, Mrs. E. V. Sliver, Mrs. Frank oughly ana between iwa The years wit Claire Hardy, Louise Lamson, aiding without remuneration. a much needed isolation ward, was Stephens, Mrs. E. A. Wedge wood and an showed growth. amazing again Dora Hall, Mary Fox and Mary May, to the gensral public The Mrs. Agne Vincent With the organization of new de- opened Later there wero others who val- Many Respond to "i" i The officers and board of dlrsc- ' at- cost of the building was $60,000, exand the partment increasing Call for Assistance. clusive of furnishings. iantly carried on. tors who erected the new NeighborIn and school tendance nursery, school those The prospered during ): Mrs. Fred Among those who assisted and Neighborhood House, at the close hood House clubs, the House again became inade first few years and the contact be- whose names should be recorded beof th year 1928 aided by in uom- - Cowans, president; Mrs. Burton quate. tween teachers and pupils, parents cause of their response to the kinIn 19J4 the board of directors voted,) munltf Chest which places the re- Muamr, first vice president; Mrs. L. V and directors proved so stimulating dergarten's need, were Mrs. Martha B. McCornlck, second vice president; that 11000 be taken from the Rum that larger quarters were, of neces- Royle Palmer and Mr. John Spencer. Mrs. F. W. Prickett secretary J Mr. all upon s organization aside and philanthropic mage receipt Shop put sity, established. Pupils were moved One of the gala nights at the old the first step toward a modem, well th many, rather than the tew, and D. C. Oreen, treasurer; Mrs. F. C. from Odd Fellows' hall to the Thir- Salt Lake theater, blessed In memsecretary; equipped building. The next year a conscientiously strive to administer Schramm, corresponding teenth ward school house on East ory, was Mrs. Palmer's production of , , I I i. was started, netting Justly and with wisdom 4s more Mis Ellen Taylor, executive secredollar drlv Second South street, where they con- her brother's, Mr. Edward Milton $5500. The year following, a gift fully equipped to carry on it work tary: Mra Margaret Armstrong, Mrs. tinued to grow la number. But al- Royle's, famous "Captain Impuof $5000 was offered a a memorial In th city than ever before in the Anton Boxrud, Mis Stella Cohn, . ' ways there was the difficulty of rais- dence,' played to a capacity house. if the board could plan the con- history of the association. While it Mrs. Ernest Bamberger, Mrs. H. C. 4 ing funds and often the interested' From pit to dome the theater rang . of the new building within ambtuons and possibilities have been Goodrich, Mrs. D. D. Moffat, Mrs. struction women were who and persevering with applause for the merits of the a rmjionahle time. ' strengthened and ameliorated by this Arthur Or ham, Mrs. T. O. Griffin." to cause had genthe give actors who gave a performance, sponsoring Under the magnificent leadership very substantial help, it stilt asks, Mrs. E, O. Howard, Mrs, Charles R. needed much to the keep erously Robert, Mra B. ranking in Its perfection, with that of Mrs. F. C. Schramm, a campaign and will continue to expect th loyal Mabey, Mrs. D. of seasoned artists. project alive. was launched, and the Idea of a support of friends and patron so C. Rooklidge. Mrs, Fred 8mlth, Mrs. P. Strang Mrs. both Mrs. V. Leon and Incidents, Swset, amusing generously accorded in the past, Rosemary room presented: Kindergarten Moves From tragic coukt be recorded In connecgratefully acknowledging the good- Lynn W. Thompson, Mrs. O. W. WatOn Location to' Another. tion with a series of plays given for son and Mr. H. B. Whitney. will and cooperation of alt who hav Slides provide children with nlentr of fun and exercise, as ean be seen from the above photo. Rosemary, that's for remem It was early In 1900 that the direc- the benefit of a Free Kindergarten. Scott a Welch were the architects. mad It existence possible. brancer tors found the greatest need to be in Upon one occasion, when the theater me pads scattered about the floor are used at nap time, or for th children when they want to the region of the railroad trackage in had again been sold to a capacity stretch out for a UtUe rest after a particularly hard romp, th western part of the city, and house, the young daughter of the the school was moved to an adequate leading lady was stricken with a dis- founders who had witnessed the ful- had less suitable surroundings strayed a little child, pitifully blue building opposite Pioneer park, ease that meant four weeks' quaran- fillment of their dreams: In 1911 the Library of Neighbor from cold and exnosure. whose only recommendation, was Its tine for her entire family. The play, contained some 1375 vol hood House Warm arms were held out to greet location. Here the school increased owing to the unforeseen catastrophe, "We have planted, Apollo umes, augmented by vi more from her, hot milk provided, and her thin so rapidly that soon another change was moved forward to a more auspithe public library. This necessitated underwear replaced by warm flan watered, but God gave, the Inwas imminent and there followed pe- cious date. Three the crease." not only a library, but a complete In- nels, but she was too ill from exposure second performance another child in riods of ceaseless wanderings. dex system, which was complied and and lack of food to respond to the For several years the klndergart-ne- r the household contracted the disNeighborhood House was Incorpo supervised by Mrs. Anna M. Hoock, children's hapny enthusiasm. and the board of directors moved ease. Because of the Kindergarten's of the most loyal and efficient For months she lay in a little cot in their little brood from one location pressing need, the authorities con- rated in 1911, and in 1913, one year one in the entire organiza the nursery, wistfully staring out on to another, hoping, ultimately, to find sented, to fumigate the actress and later, the board of education gen- supporters a new, beautirui woria run ox love a permanent home. The Unitarian permit her to perform. Her conflict- erously came to it assistance, tak tion. 1919 this In department was taken and human kindness, smiling up at church on Third East street offered ing emotions, torn between the des by the public library, where, un- tne attendants, asking omy to oasx a solution to difficulties, and for two perate need of her own child and that ing over the kindergarten, which it over der the of. Miss in the warmth of the golden spring years the school was held there in of the children on the west side, can has since supervised and maintained. Johannepersonal supervision unshjns. Sprague and a corps of asimmediately upon moving into the the basement, but the distance from better be imagined than depicted. has become a central point The "Blue bsdv" tn nurse eauea new building the work at Neighbor- sistants, it the west side proved an obstacle, and tor distribution. her, remembering her advent, and neighborhood hood House was divided Into departthe pleasant school room was again Hearty Cooperation At the end of three years' occu the deathlike tinge or her race tne Given by Press. ments, each under the supervision of sacrificed to location. Neighborhood House was day she had strayed into their midst To those intimately associated with In connection with the plays which one or more directors: Kindergar- pancy. Her case was not an uncommon inadequate to the needs of the Free Kindergarten during these eventually provided the nucleus of a ten, Day Nursery, Library, Mothers' found the neighborhood and was enlarged, one. A deserting lather, a pros 10 nomadio years there must come building fund, mention must be made Club, Boys' Club. Girls' Club. Sewing actrated, grief --stricken mother, too ill doubling its capacity. It memories tinged with - tenderness, oi the hearty cooperation or the Class. Thursday, evening was given almost tivities had also increased, branch- to look after the child who bad wan to over for even gathromance, general with neighborhood of the interest of sentiment, press: especially ing into public playgrounds, a free dered out into the street Merely there are children In the city today Mr. John Cain, then editor of The erings, lectures, music and literary dispensary, a gymnasium and milk one of the hundreds of pitiful cases who can thank the little band of ear- Salt Lake Tribune, and Mr. H. O. entertainment being provided lor The kindergarten nad also that Neighborhood House defends nest women who steered their way Whitney of the Deseret News, whose adult and children. This club event station. a noon luncheon from cold and storm, often cruelty ually became the Mothers' Club, and been enlarged, and ward ships Into safe and pleasant timely and whole hearted commen W but one whose children. story has a happy supervision of Mesdames provided for the harbors, for many of the blessings dations did much to Interest the pub under the over by her new 8 Watched ending. the nursery Bel1 W. During day Charles S. And Hall, com Watson, to the them. secure ana lic that have cooperation. of Neighborhood House found friends, guided and directed. department E. don Clawson and Arthur of patheir who was Graham, time, c. u. Mr. JackUnK gave women, another Increase. Mothers she grew up into fine, clean young tience and money, can look back friend, being the first large sub soon outrivaled the others to interest had a remarkable taking a position of year engaged in work, wereofcoming to ap womanhood, upon those years of struggle and un- scriber to Neighborhood House, giv and attendance. After the first conIn the city women of the neighborhood leaving their trust in a business house preciate the privilege certainty with the assurance of a ing a liberal proportion of a fund the in the care of competent that had fostered and mad possible realizing that eventually raised by the board of ducted the meetings, selecting their infant duty well performed, nurse. A charge of 10 cent a day her early, environment success was never attained at a directors. The Mormon church sub own officers was asked by the as Business Man .Keeping pace with the growth of for each child bound, but rather by habit, and pur- scribed $500 and Mr. Frank Moore, a If the mother could afford Retired The monoeram Is verv much on the bellishes first of an,, end then Iden monogrammlng, no doubt because ef sociation young architect of the city, donated. the organization wete Increasing exBecome poseful endeavor. ' Firm Friend. tne cnasta simplicity mat rewas seen this season. Embroidered, en- tifies the household. if child the for cared not, Following the removal from the rree of charge, the drawings lor a penses, so that it became necessary it; This point is emphasized "in the ises the best new pattern. was during the period of the graved or applied In fabric, the of circumstances. In 1919 It Unitarian church a small house was building, later personally supervis to appeal to the state for funds to gardless a Other household accessories that ODened a baby world war when, strained to the utthat personalizes an accessory bath linens shown here. One, carry on work. The state legislature, the board or health found on West Firs 8outh street, ing it construction. chenille set repeat the curving line correctly bear monograms are smokas ever. as further for Ana facilities taste is clinic, in L. offering sevgood Mrs. solicitation of earnest for at the just flourished so most with care and responsibilities. Thus Neighborhood House, where the school long borders in a circular-- ing accessories, serving trays, bathcherished dream, became a Vital C. Miller, appropriated 13000 a year the cars and feeding of infants. Here Neighborhood House found a friend as far as fashion goes, the monogram of it shadedThe other, a eral years, the average daily attenmonogram. large towel, room hampers, n laying card and has risen a notch. later increased to 13000 toward expert service, expensive and often dance 61 children being, between 30 reality, its monogram motor robes. was, ana is stiu, given whose loyalty never failed until the Monograms on bathroom linens are has -- the letters of blacks On the walls of the splendid new the support of the House. This fund, unattainable, and 40. To have too many or ones posses- to echo a his day of his death to 1924 familiar decorative notes. They re- worked In grays and edif ice more recently erected, may supplemented by citizens of Salt Lake free of charge to every child r sen pea tne blacks because the Just in and not grays and their tain citizenship place style right through commitFinancing of School be found a brass tablet inscribing through a central finance Mr. A. H, Boxrud. a retired busiborder. In a third set. not sketched, Becomes Difficult ness man, became a staunch supportthe names of the women who Strug tee, enabled the board of directors through charity. the monogram comprising three letwork4 trained a to settlement a erect to engage became first rled that er of the association, giving liberally building Monthly Entertainments During this period. It ters and two small connecting motifs was Ellen alMiss one and will er, means. The school tribute and time that to and his Tsylor the of girls' finance difficult matter fitting Given by Neighborhood House. is worked In pink, green and orchid next door to Neighborhood and the city was asked to aid. which ways claim a place in the archives brought from the east to supervise cottage to blend with a rainbow border. It ha ever been the custom of House was Mr. Boxrud'S first contriit did both generously and sponta- of its history, but greater than meed it activities. The monogram Is more definite on Neighborhood House to give monthly bution, presented in memory of a neously. The council contributed to or appreciation to those who are left Many Improvements other accessories belonging to the its support; business men through of that valiant band is the knowi Dm to Miss entertainments for It various de- nromlsine vounc son who had died house. On certain lovely Swedish Taylor. early in 1919. Later, having been In subscriptions became Investors. Aid edge that Neighborhood House will Miss Taylor, who has remained partmentsvisit to the circus, oc the mercantile business, he helped crystal goblet, for instance, th ensocieties and benevolent orders lent live on, a monument, not only to it graved Initials set within a triangle of their interest and means. Cracker founders, but to the aitruistio spirit with Neighborhood House through casional movies or automobile rides, establish a Rummage Shop, operated are clean-cand meant to be easily factories and dairies gave of their of all who bad a share In It up the years of it inception and Expan- but dearest to the heart of the little in connection with Neighborhood and an is Boxrud many tots been deciphered. Mr. worker, has the Christmas To association House. this sion, always the building. untiring project In short, products. On certain dinner plates which of the ImDrovement in methods and party, with It huge, glittering tree, gave many hours a day, personally became the city's much respected Wire Describes Hamble would certainly distinguish a well- management may be credited to her and stockings full of candy. upenriaing the stock, putting tn yet it needs conset table, the monogram In color is Spirit ef Founder. One incident of years gone by will venture upon a sound business basis. ability and foresight, it was upon tinued to outrun it demands. nresent for decoration, but Just as that never be forgottenjbjr a grounof early His effort in behalf of Neighborhood A telegram sent by Mrs. L. E. Hall, Miss Taylor's recommendation In 1910. realizing that the scnooi much for Identifying the smart host House can never be forgotten. To cduldT neither continue HcnTOsperTOHe of the first directors, upon "the" the Dfooertf next door to Neighbor airectars.n and hostess. Wedgwood service plates was-aIt in its crowded condition, a commit especially cold Christ- those among whom be labored he day of the building's completion, to hood House was purchased for the with intaglio letters are charming. tee, was chosen from the board of a past secretsry or the association Girls club. Under her personal u mas and although a fire leaped svtd will long be remembered a friend The very smartest thing In formal sions monosrammed. particularly to-if directors to find a permanent home. who had moved away, but who, dur nervlsion the cottage wae remod roared on the hearth, spreading It and eouniielnr. Mrs. B. C. Rookledre and Miss they tit so well Into modem plans of damasks Is the cloth that is mono- - several of them are to be usedtaste. ruddy glow over the corv kindergar Pmmtt at 153 West ing her residence tn Salt Lake had eled into a housekeeping apartment, arammed at two ends. The embrold gether. Is obviously not good street was investigated and. because done much to further the cause of where young women, untrained In ten rootrf, searching out tousled heads Osorglna Webber also lent valiant decoration. accessory In the newer bathroom linens, let ered emblem appears at tne nosts But the monogrammed the Free Kindergarten Mrs. Elmer domestic arts, might be properly In and lighting up eager, expectant aid during this reconstruction pe of its excellent location ana reason does sdd distinction to a houwt able price, favorably decided upon. B. Jones will describe, better than structed. Here also, were given mu faces, outside the wind roared and nod and another generous contribu ters are expertly arranged to be not place and again at the hostess'. a In flat silver, the fashionable trend (Copyright, 1929. Standard Publishencomiums and acknowledgements, sicals, "private theatricals, lunch threatened. Suddenly a.' gust blew tor was Professor E. S. Hallack. who too conspicuous in the monogram The building was old and untenant ing Corpora UoaJ street door and in there gave to the association property so that the embroidered moul em Is toward iniUaUhx rather than weddings, for those who open able, owned by two aged people, who the humble and grateful spirit of the tics-ev- en - if - " J. 'i ua 5 icsrtw-T-Jie- l f officers directors v. s w v1 X 4 beard sreetsd er. (11)27-1928- V 4 f t' I a- f-L- wU i, a Monosrammed Accessories Bound to Add Distinction to Linens, silver and Glassware days-befor- ' 191&-1D1- 4 , ut ' T Firsfe-lSout- rr curew |