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CO-OPERATION IS MANIFESTED IN RESOLUTIONS (Continued from Page 1, Section 6) Whereas, we believe Decatur, Indiana, affords them the Ideal spot, being almost an exact center ol' population of the United States with Ideal climatic conditions, ‘ railroad facilities, rood soil, and a community that is 100% in sympathy with the project, j Therefore, Be it resolved: that the Decatur City Band, of Decatur, Indiana, pledge their earnest support In the furtherance of this most worthy cause, and our untiring efforts in helping to secure the "City of Childhood", at Decatur, Indiana. Decatur City Band. Decatur, Ind., Aug. 10, 1922. Be it resolved by the Rotary Club of Decatur, Indiana, that we heartily endorse and approve the proposed plan of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen to establish the City oj Childhood dedicated to*its fatherless and motherless children; That It is our wish that such home and institution may be so established in our county: HENRY L!. HELLER JOHN V. FISHER THOS. J. DURKIN Committee Regularly and unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the Rotory Club. August 1, 1922. Decatur, Indiana, Aug. lfi, 1922 Dr. Archbold, Decatur, Judd. Dear Sir: The members of Arthur B. Miller Camp No. 52 United Spanish Veterans wish to extend to you and through you to the order of American Yeoman our heartfelt sympathy in the work of establishing the City of Childhood, and we vote you out full cooperation in trying to locate the same at Decatur, Ind. Ycurs Loyally, CHARLES T. KITSON E. B. MACY CHARLES BROTHERS c Decatur, Ind. Aug. Id, 1922. Dr. Archbold, Decatur Indiana. Dear Sir: Reiter Encampment No.! 214 1. O. O. F. of Decatur, Ind. wishes' to extend to the American Yeomen our sympathy in their effort to establish the City of Childhood and offer our aid in any capacity available to heli> the local Homestead land the --—•*— r — , , rmn n as

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same at our beloved city of Docutur, Indiana. Yours in F. H. & C. * JOIIHN MOBURE E. B. MACY J. L. McCRORY O ; Decatur, Ind., Aug. 12, 1922 Dr. Roy Archbold, Chairman: ! We the undersigned Committee representing the Church of Clod at Decatur, Ind., arc heartily with you In I locating this home at Decatur, Ind., and are actively interested In establishing this home here. Signed Committee W. W. HAWKINS , REV. D. M. LYONS JOHN CHILCOTE • — Decatur, ind., Aug. 199. 1922. Whereas The Yeoman of America are contemplating the erection of a modern home for their orphan children. A'nd whereas, the tut’, re of the American government is dependant on the coming generation aud us the proper care and education of the children of today is but building a better class of citizens for tomorrow so that our government shall continue to be the best on earth. Therefore; Be it resolved by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks number 993, of the City of Decs-, tur, Indiana, that w ? e extend the good hand of fellowship to our brethern oi the Yeoman and assure them of outhearty cooperation in every respect and We especially invite them to locate that home in this vicinfty. E. G. COVERDALE F. E. FRANCE CHAS. N. CHRISTEN Committee To the Brotherhood of American Yeoman: Whereas our city, is being considered s a location for the “City of Childhood” and whereas the Humanitarian ideal being in accord with Christian ideals and teachings. Resolved That we welcome “The I City of Childhood” to Decatur. Be it further Resolved that we pledge our moral support it’, the fosj tering the humantarian ideal. C. F. HOOKER C. L. HANEY, Pastor WM. LINN Committee Evangelical Church - *o the Brotherhood i of American Yeomen: > 1 Whereas, our city is being consideriT . .v

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ed as a location for the "City ot Child- i hood," nnd Whereas, the humanitarian ideal of your organization is lu accord with Christian Doctrine and teaching. Therefore, bo it resolved: First, That we, the Ministerial Association of Decatur, heartily endorse tpe various expressions of good will given your organisation by the var-j ious organizations and associations of; our city. Second, That we pledge our moral! support to the fostering of the humanitarian Ideal you are giving expression ito by founding the “City of Childhood.” TfiE MINISTERIAL ASSO. C. L. HANEY, Pres. R. ELLIKER, Sec'y. Decatur, Ind., Aug. 17, 1922. LADIES AUXILIARY AMERICAN LEGION Dt-eatur, Ind., Aug. 9, 1922 Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Decatur. Indiana. Dear Sirs: Whereas, the Brotherhood of American Yeomen are contemplating the establishment of an Orphanage to be known as the “City of Childhood.” in the United States of America, and the citizens of Decatur and Adams county, are desirous of lending their i effort in assisting thereof: j Whereas, Decatur Homestead No ISOS of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen and all the citizens of this: | community are desirous of having | said "City of Childhood” located at Decatur, Adams county, Indiana. Therefore, be it resolved that the Ladiep Auxiliary of thd American Legion, pledge their earnest support in the furtherance of this moat worthy cause, and our untiring efforts In | helping to secure the "City of Childhood," at Decatur, Indiana. Sincerely, LADIES AUXILIARY AMERICAN .. Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Mrs. J. K. Staley, president. Mrs. V. J. Borm&un, Sec’y. n .. a ROTARY CLUB Decatur, Ind., Aug. If, 1922. Be it resolved by the Rotary Club of Decatur. Indiana, that we heartily endorse and approve the proposed j plan of the Brotherhood qj American j Yeomen to establish the City of Childhood dedicated to its fatherless ! :nd motherless children; That it is our wish that such home nil institution may be so established in our county; (Continued on Page 5, Section 6> |

j “Save the Children” The Citizens Telephone Co. | —OFFICERS, STOCKHOLDERS and EMPLOYES - ", 1 —extend a cordial welcome to | the Brotherhood of American Yeomen and its visiting officers | and unites in endorsing the j “CITY OF CHILDHOOD” I OPERATING EXCHANGES DECATUR BERNE MONROE LINN GROVE