Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1919 — RENSSELAER GIRL FIRST IN ART EXHIBIT. [ARTICLE]

RENSSELAER GIRL FIRST IN ART EXHIBIT.

To Miss Jane A. Parkison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Parkison, of this city, goes the honor of winning the first prize in the art exhibit held in Jacksonville, 111., recently, where Miss Parkison is attending the women’s college. Miss Parkison’s production was far above any other submitted by Uie various candidates who were in quest of the honor, o. The exhibit yas held during what was known as'“Health week,” and was held to further the interest of the babies’ welfare during the hot summer months, that they might be properly cared for, thus saving many lives. Those privileged to submit drawings were the young lady students of Illinois College for Women and Illinois college, both located in Jacksonville. Following the decision of the judges, Miss Parkison’s prize winner was taken to Chicago, where it is on exhibition- at the Congress hotel this week. The government has requested a copy of it and it will be the one used in the “Save the Babies” campaign, which is to be launched soon. Miiss Parkison has been a student at the Illinois college during the past three years and in another year will complete her course, which has been entirely given over to art work. She has shown unusual promise and her work has drawn (forth much commendation from art instructors and, the art instructor of her school has invited her to accompany her to Maine this summer for further study in her work. Miss Parkison’s ability in art has been a source of much joy and pride to her many friends in this city, and it is to be hoped that in years to come she will attain the pinnacle, of success in her chosen work. .... A reproduction of the drawing which won first honors for her may be seen at the First National bank during the next few days.