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Reverend Clark passed away

1938 OWH article detailing Rev. Clark's death

Reverend Clark died on April 28, 1938.

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Alice Scott appointed as Superintendent

Alice Scott named Superintendent. Scott moved from Wichita to Omaha to accept the position. Her appointment was announced by CSI board president Howard Saxton.

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Poem published in Omaha World-Herald

A poem about Mrs. A.A. McGraw, Chairman of Nursery Committee of the Child Saving Institute, was published in the Omaha World-Herald. It must be fine to have a heart So big that when you're miles apart The howl of lonesome babies makes You have all sorts of pains and aches…

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“Child Saving Institute Never Relaxes Efforts.”

Despite the challenges presented by WWI, articles from this time shine a light on CSI’s persistence and efforts to help families in need.

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“Child Saving Institute One of the Best in the U.S.”

Comments by the Director of the Russell Sage Foundation, an organization dedicated to the improvement of social and living conditions in the United States,– “Child Saving Institute One of the Best in the U.S.” “In other institutions the fact that babies come from young and healthy parents does not save…

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Recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters

Ernest K Coulter, founder of Big Brother Big Sisters, was quoted as saying (of CSI), “It is best of kind in the country. It is a remarkable institution.”

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CSI joined the National Benevolent Association

CSI became part of the National Benevolent Association – the mission arm of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). As part of the transition “Women will now help manage the institute on the Board of Directors.”

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