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Woman's Christian Temperance Union minutes, Grinnell, Iowa, 1928-1976

Page 157

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157 20, 1924 The Mays' meeting was held at Mrs. John Mincers' The president opened the afternoon session by a song, The World is going Dry, after which Mrs Emma Baily read Prov. 31, an exhortation on a real mother and the responsibilities of motherhood. Following the Scripture Mrs Griffith offered prayer After, another temperance song Its Rolling In The business was pursued with, Interesting school reports were given. It was officially deciding to allow Mrs Wolland nine dollars for literature used in the Sunday School. Flower day May 17th was made mention of Some letters were read by the president Miss Buck, Lincoln and Richards were appointed to give attention to the city councils action toward the selling of cigarette. The program consisted of three very interesting reading from Mrs. Larve Song Mrs Hutchins and Richards I'll wear a white Flower for you Mother Dear Nellie Mincer reading Mother cares. After which Mrs Woodburn sang The Garden of Prayer. Mrs. Conard spoke on the Needs of Grinnell. The meeting as a whole was profitable and helpful. We were privleged to listen to Miss Syble from the [Ollivura?] Orphans home. She presented the work made an appeal and gave a descriptive account of the home. After the program the hostess served refreshments, which were appreciated by those present. Two new members were added to our number. There were forty two present. sec
 
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