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

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Sept. 1915. 17 present Grinnell W.C.T.U. met in U.P. church. Rev. Mr. Lawrence led in prayer after reading Solomon's prayer. A beautiful solo "Sunshine Tomorrow" was sung. The Sec. read the minutes of last meeting. Approved. Mrs. Lincoln read the letter from State Pres. Moved and Sec. we send $3. for Thank offering. Carried. 25. reported in the Treasury. Miss Jennie Bailey reported a very successful Rest Tent at [State Co.(crossed out)] Grinnell Fair. $4.85 was received for parcels. 600 leaflets and blotters were distributed. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Nelson for chairs was given. $1.25 was voted for Union Signal and Young Crusaders. Mrs. Comely had the program on Benedict Home. It has been established 23 years. 80% saved to a virtuous life. They moved into their new home at Des Moines Sept. 1. 2 barrels of fruit was packed and sent. Mrs. Stocks was appointed Supt of Franchise and given 100 blotter to distribute. Sec. [Program inserted, inside] September 15- Friends' Church View of W.C.T.U. Departments of Work Miss Sarah Clark October 20 Report of the State Convention by Delegate United Presbyterian Church
[Reception for Teachers Address by Miss Aldrich, State Organizer Congregational Church Officers, Hostesses (crossed out)] November 17- Baptist Church Woamn's Vote Would Help Iowa Mrs. Watland December 15- Congregational Church "Abolishing Liquor Will Create a Labor Panic" DEBATE Leaders {Miss Lucia Pierce Mrs. Sopher March 16- Christian Church Dress and Morals Mrs. Mary Meacham April 20- Methodist Church Address by Dr. Bliss. Mrs. C.L. Woods in charge May 18- United Presbyterian Church State Charities Miss Marsh June 22- Baptist Church Advance in W.C.T.U. Work in the United States in 1914 Mrs. Stocks July 20- Congregational Church Annual Convention of the District August 17- Friends Church Annual Meeting of the Local Union Reports of Officers and Committees Election of Officers All ladies invited

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Sept. 1915. 17 present Grinnell W.C.T.U. met in U.P. church. Rev. Mr. Lawrence led in prayer after reading Solomon's prayer. A beautiful solo "Sunshine Tomorrow" was sung. The Sec. read the minutes of last meeting. Approved. Mrs. Lincoln read the letter from State Pres. Moved and Sec. we send $3. for Thank offering. Carried. 25. reported in the Treasury. Miss Jennie Bailey reported a very successful Rest Tent at [State Co.(crossed out)] Grinnell Fair. $4.85 was received for parcels. 600 leaflets and blotters were distributed. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Nelson for chairs was given. $1.25 was voted for Union Signal and Young Crusaders. Mrs. Comely had the program on Benedict Home. It has been established 23 years. 80% saved to a virtuous life. They moved into their new home at Des Moines Sept. 1. 2 barrels of fruit was packed and sent. Mrs. Stocks was appointed Supt of Franchise and given 100 blotter to distribute. Sec. [Program inserted, inside] September 15- Friends' Church View of W.C.T.U. Departments of Work Miss Sarah Clark October 20 Report of the State Convention by Delegate United Presbyterian Church [Reception for Teachers Address by Miss Aldrich, State Organizer Congregational Church Officers, Hostesses (crossed out)] November 17- Baptist Church Woamn's Vote Would Help Iowa Mrs. Watland December 15- Congregational Church "Abolishing Liquor Will Create a Labor Panic" DEBATE Leaders {Miss Lucia Pierce Mrs. Sopher March 16- Christian Church Dress and Morals Mrs. Mary Meacham April 20- Methodist Church Address by Dr. Bliss. Mrs. C.L. Woods in charge May 18- United Presbyterian Church State Charities Miss Marsh June 22- Baptist Church Advance in W.C.T.U. Work in the United States in 1914 Mrs. Stocks July 20- Congregational Church Annual Convention of the District August 17- Friends Church Annual Meeting of the Local Union Reports of Officers and Committees Election of Officers All ladies invited