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Woman's Christian Temperance Union minutes, Grinnell, Iowa, 1913-1928

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The W. C. T. U. met Mrs. C. S. George Dec. 16 at three o'clock. Mrs. German had charge of the devotionals. The minutes of the Nov. meeting were read and approved. Report on barrel of fruit sent to the Benedict House was given. It was moved and seconded that we give five dollars to the "Good Fellows" Bills for flowers and [freight?] were allowed. Secretary was asked to send a card of sympathy to Mrs. O. W. Park. It was moved and seconded that word be sent to the union at Joliet for Mrs. [Brump?]. Mrs. Lincoln spoke of out loss in the passing of Mrs. [Coutts?] and Mr. O. W. Park both were valued members. At the close of the business meeting Mrs. Spencer favored us with a song which was much enjoyed. Mrs. Lincoln then introduced our honorary member Prof. Spencer who spoke on the progress of prohibition. World, national, local. Prof. Spencer has had chance to acquaint himself with facts concerning the liquor habit through travel and residence in foreign countries and was able to bring to us much that was of interest to us. We were glad to note that he though locally we are gaining. At the close of his talk questions were asked and altogether it was an entertaining and instructive afternoon. Mrs. James McKee, Secretary

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The W. C. T. U. met Mrs. C. S. George Dec. 16 at three o'clock. Mrs. German had charge of the devotionals. The minutes of the Nov. meeting were read and approved. Report on barrel of fruit sent to the Benedict House was given. It was moved and seconded that we give five dollars to the "Good Fellows" Bills for flowers and [freight?] were allowed. Secretary was asked to send a card of sympathy to Mrs. O. W. Park. It was moved and seconded that word be sent to the union at Joliet for Mrs. [Brump?]. Mrs. Lincoln spoke of out loss in the passing of Mrs. [Coutts?] and Mr. O. W. Park both were valued members. At the close of the business meeting Mrs. Spencer favored us with a song which was much enjoyed. Mrs. Lincoln then introduced our honorary member Prof. Spencer who spoke on the progress of prohibition. World, national, local. Prof. Spencer has had chance to acquaint himself with facts concerning the liquor habit through travel and residence in foreign countries and was able to bring to us much that was of interest to us. We were glad to note that he though locally we are gaining. At the close of his talk questions were asked and altogether it was an entertaining and instructive afternoon. Mrs. James McKee, Secretary