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School). Former instructor at Chicago Kindergarten College; Dewey School, University of Chicago; Phoebe Hearst Kindergarten College, Washington, D. C. At one time assistant professor of Kindergarten education, Teacher's College, Columbia University, N. Y.; for three years, supervisor of Kindergarten-primary grades in the Los Angeles City Schools; former instructor, San Francisco State College. Her own Los Angeles School was established in 1917. Author of one educational work. Member: L. A. Ebell Club, Women's Athletic Club, Women's University Club, Surf and Sand Club. International Kindergarten Union, Calif. Teachers' Ass'n, N. E. A. Home: 1550 W. Adams St., Los Angeles, Calif.

FURMAN, Helena Podesta (Mrs.) born in Jackson, California, February 14, 1892, daughter of Giovanni and Clara Podesta, a life-long resident of the state. Married to Erwin Hanford Furman. Civic and welfare worker. Affiliated with the Assistance League of Southern California, Day Nursery, Women's Committee of Philharmonic Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Committee. Member: L. A. Country Club, Surf and Sand Beach Club, Circolo Italiano. Home: 1750 North Sycamore Ave., Hollywood, Calif.

GALLOWAY, Blanche, (Miss), a native of Liscomb, Iowa, daughter of John and Lydia Galloway, former resident of New York, living in California for 6 years. County Librarian. First woman to be appointed as Camp Librarian by American Library Ass'n during the war; her papers have been read before the American Library Ass'n, New York Library Ass'n, Iowa Library Ass'n, Pacific, Northwest Library Ass'n. Member: American Library Ass'n, California Library Ass'n, Business and Professional Women's Club, P. E. O. Sisterhood. Home: 115 South N St., Madera, Calif.

GAMBLE, Helena M. (Mrs.), born December 5, 1862, in Kirkwood, Illinois, daughter of Lawrence Tweedy and Sarah Nairne Martin, a resident of California for eleven years. Married to George Tucker Gamble. Children: Wm. Martin, Sarah Wagner Faye. Campaign Director and Organizer. First organizer of Soroptimist Clubs. Executive secretary, Oakland Soroptimist Club. Promoter of civic work in all lines, such as Community Chest, etc. Manager of “Music Week,” Near East Relief, etc. Campaign director for big men who are seeking big offices. Member: Soroptimist Club, Women's City Club, Business and Professional Women's Club, Oakland Forum, Rockridge and Park Boulevard Clubs, Needlework Guild of America. Home: 1428 Jackson St., Oakland, Calif.

GARDNER, Edith Jordan (Mrs. N. L.), a native of Indiana, daughter of Dr. David Starr Jordan, a resident of California for thirty-seven years. Married to Nathaniel L. Gardner. Educator. For many years, high school teacher of history. From 1909-15, head of History Department, L. A. Polytechnic High School. Chairman, Department of Legislation Oakland Forum. Member: Town and Gown Club (past president), Oakland Forum of the League of Women Voters. Home: 2901 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, Calif.

GARDNER, Florence (Miss), born in Omaha, Nebraska, February 11, 1895, a resident of California for thirteen years. Executive secretary, S. F. Advertising Club. Secretary and treasurer of S. F. Secretaries Club. Active in civic affairs, general service work and interested in everything beneficial to the community. Worked with committee for Helen Keller Fund; at present, working with committee to raise funds for Grace Cathedral. Has been, for two years, vice-president on the Board of Governors of the Pacific Advertising Clubs Ass'n. Member: S. F. Soroptimist Club (president), League of Business and Professional Women's Club, S. F. Advertising Club, Western Women's Club. Address: 703 Call Bldg., 74 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, Calif.

GARNER, Anna Boley, (Mrs. Robert F.), a native of St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Eldridge M. and Sarah Catherine Bryan Boley, former resident of Helena, Montana, living in California for the last 50 years. Married to Robert Franklin Garner. Children: Captain Robert Franklin, Jr. Member: County Probation Committee. Formerly a teacher; served 8 years on San Bernardino City School Board; president, Y. W. C. A.; president, Delphian Society; organized Auxiliary of American Legion. Organizing Regent for San Bernardino D. A. R. Society; first president, San Bernardino Woman's Club; member, City Library Board; president, San Bernardino County Tuberculosis Ass'n; has served 6 years on State Board of Fed. of Women's Clubs. Member: San Bernardino Woman's Club, Friday Morning Club of Los Angeles, Woman's Athletic Club, Ebell