Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1919 — MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TO OPEN [ARTICLE]

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TO OPEN

Next Week to Unite Constructive Forces of Jasper County. A membership drive, to enlist the support of every family in the county for the Jasper County Betterment association, will be started in every .ownship Monday morning, March 17, according to plans made at the directors’ meeting of the organization held last Wednesday evening. This association, which has for its purpose the organization of all the constructive forces of the locality and the co-operation with similar organizations In other parts of the country, was established two weeks ago under the most favorable circumstances. it has developed a plan of action designed to promote the prosperity and Improve t’he good citizenship of the people and in order to put this plan In action It requires the united support of the people whom It serves.

The following committee chairmen will be in charge of the drive in the various townships: Carpenter; . Harvey Williams Jordan..'. John Kolhoff Milroy C. L. Parks Newton. . . » Jofon* Rush Marlon Charles Postill Hanging Grove George Parker Gillam S. C. Robinson Barkley John R. Parkison Union George Hammerton Walker Wm. Hershman Wheatfield Simon Fendig KankakeeM. J. Hohner Keener. . Charles Enz These chairmen will appoint their committee members and maije a personal canvass of every person In the county for membership. The drive will be concluded Saturday, March 22.

President Moses Leopold, who is acting as county chairman of the drive, states that tie movement is being strongly supported by unso'ited memberships, a number of persons bringing or sending their 'memberships d'reetly to the secretary, and that the outlook for a complete success of the drive is *ry bright, the value of such an organization being generally appreciated throughout the county. Preliminary arrangements were also made for a county-wide picnic to be held on July 4/ Harvey Williams and George Putt were appointed to determine whether or not Fountain park could be obtained for the event. The association will suggest that, insofar as possible, communities forego their local celebrations this year and everyone come together at one place for a great get-together day, entertainment being provided by games, addresses and amusements. Com’mittees were appointed to. investigate sites and (plans for a community building, to be used as a livestock sales pavillion, a place for holding public meetings, games,, and‘as a center of recreational activities.