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

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Brain Cells." Devotions were led by Mr. Claude Thompson. After relating some facts concerning alcohol consumption, he read the scripture from Psm. 91, and led in prayer. Lela Adams sang a song about the drunkard, to introduce the film "Beyond the Skyscrapers" - which was shown. The Boys Brigade was present to see this film showing life in Skidrow. Mrs. Mikkel informed us of a political candidate who is in favor of "liquor by the drink", and also the statement which had been made that "the W.C.T.U. is a factor in causing bootleggers". Mrs. Allen who had attended the State convention at Cedar Rapids, gave a brief report of the convention. Dismissal prayer was offered by Rev. McBlain of Adel. Mrs. Ralph Allen. Sec'y

Pres. Eloise Keister opened the W.C.T.U. meeting on Nov. 20, at the home of Eva Pepoon. After the flag salutes, she introduced Mable Morgan who leg in the devotions. Theme was "Mastered by What?" and was presented by song, poems and meditation on the scriptures Phil. 2:5-18 and Eph. 5:20. Mrs. Renaud had charge of the program. Eva Pepoon read a poem "What Price Revenue," Mrs. Allen gave a report of the state convention which she had attended. Mrs. Renaud read a pamphlet called "you Don't have to Drink," written by a Washington correspondent. Eloise Keister gave a book report on "What is Prohibition?" Among many others, these interesting facts were mentioned. "The United States is the only nation which ever has legislated to ban the entire liquor traffic; the first temperance society in our country was organized in 1808; the influence of different presidents and officials on the liquor traffic; the origin on the term "bootlegging" and "moonshine; Maine was the first dry state; Iowa voted dry in 1915; the effect of wartime needs; laws and other influences leading to Prohibition; Prohibition was 60% enforced. Minutes of the last two meetings were read & approved. Treasurer reported that 21, or about half, had paid dues. Forty-one calls were reported. Report of the legislative department as given by Eva Pepoon. Nellie Lincoln present excerps from a letter from Sam Morris - It was voted to send him a $5.00 gift to help promote temperance in Washington, D.C. The meeting concluded with prayer by Mrs. McBlain. Mrs. Ralph Allen. Sec'y.

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371 Brain Cells." Devotions were led by Mr. Claude Thompson. After relating some facts concerning alcohol consumption, he read the scripture from Psm. 91, and led in prayer. Lela Adams sang a song about the drunkard, to introduce the film "Beyond the Skyscrapers" - which was shown. The Boys Brigade was present to see this film showing life in Skidrow. Mrs. Mikkel informed us of a political candidate who is in favor of "liquor by the drink", and also the statement which had been made that "the W.C.T.U. is a factor in causing bootleggers". Mrs. Allen who had attended the State convention at Cedar Rapids, gave a brief report of the convention. Dismissal prayer was offered by Rev. McBlain of Adel. Mrs. Ralph Allen. Sec'y Pres. Eloise Keister opened the W.C.T.U. meeting on Nov. 20, at the home of Eva Pepoon. After the flag salutes, she introduced Mable Morgan who leg in the devotions. Theme was "Mastered by What?" and was presented by song, poems and meditation on the scriptures Phil. 2:5-18 and Eph. 5:20. Mrs. Renaud had charge of the program. Eva Pepoon read a poem "What Price Revenue," Mrs. Allen gave a report of the state convention which she had attended. Mrs. Renaud read a pamphlet called "you Don't have to Drink," written by a Washington correspondent. Eloise Keister gave a book report on "What is Prohibition?" Among many others, these interesting facts were mentioned. "The United States is the only nation which ever has legislated to ban the entire liquor traffic; the first temperance society in our country was organized in 1808; the influence of different presidents and officials on the liquor traffic; the origin on the term "bootlegging" and "moonshine; Maine was the first dry state; Iowa voted dry in 1915; the effect of wartime needs; laws and other influences leading to Prohibition; Prohibition was 60% enforced. Minutes of the last two meetings were read & approved. Treasurer reported that 21, or about half, had paid dues. Forty-one calls were reported. Report of the legislative department as given by Eva Pepoon. Nellie Lincoln present excerps from a letter from Sam Morris - It was voted to send him a $5.00 gift to help promote temperance in Washington, D.C. The meeting concluded with prayer by Mrs. McBlain. Mrs. Ralph Allen. Sec'y.