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

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stressing that even one temperance pledge sets forth the necessity of both haveing, and of acting on that knowledge. Further discussion was prompted by Mrs. Thompson by means of questions and answers concerning women now in active public life, and particularly what our women can do to be more effective in our community. Mention was made of the need of working through the churches and through seeking for added publicity concerning our work. The program was concluded with the singing of an appropriate temperance song. Minutes were read and approved. Reported during the past month were a total of 44 calls on the sick or shut-ins, also 9 cards, and one letter to a legislator and 9 petitions sent. A card was read acknowledging receipt of about 30 used spectacles which had been sent to "New Eyes for Needy." A letter from the Philippines was read, thanking us for the subscription to the Union Signal for a missionary there. Mention was made of the used greeting cards which had been sent to Frances. The treasurer reported a balance of $27.67 with one bill yet to be allowed. Announcement was made of the mid-year meeting to be held at University Christian church in Des Moines on April 16 & 17. In presenting the work of the Christian citizenship department, Eloise Keister Keister asked how many of those present had voted in the Nov. election. There were nine. She stated that two-thirds of legal voters use their privileges. Reporting from the Legislative department, Eva Pepoon said that the progress of the 88th assembly had been slow, and recommended that letters be sent concerning certain bills now under consideration. In answer to an appeal that temperance literature be provided for high school students, the union voted to send the Union Signal to our Senior High School library. Several newspaper articles of interests were cited, and the meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. McBlain - Mrs Ralph Allen, Sec'y

The W.C.T.U. met on April 16 at the home of Mrs Stephen Epler, with Eloise Keister presiding. After the flag salutes, Lela Adams had charge of the devotions, using as her subject - "Three High" from the scripture Luke 2:41-52. She also led in prayer, and read a story, "I wonder if they Mean it?" The program topic being "Dimensions in Precepts," Mrs. Mikkel read "A Smoker's Letter to his Son." Minutes were read and approved. One letter to a legislator, and 44 calls made on sick or shut-ins were reported. The treasurer reported a balance of $34.94, and some cards yet to sell. She has received 15 budget dollars. Eva Pepoon reported from tac

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374 stressing that even one temperance pledge sets forth the necessity of both haveing, and of acting on that knowledge. Further discussion was prompted by Mrs. Thompson by means of questions and answers concerning women now in active public life, and particularly what our women can do to be more effective in our community. Mention was made of the need of working through the churches and through seeking for added publicity concerning our work. The program was concluded with the singing of an appropriate temperance song. Minutes were read and approved. Reported during the past month were a total of 44 calls on the sick or shut-ins, also 9 cards, and one letter to a legislator and 9 petitions sent. A card was read acknowledging receipt of about 30 used spectacles which had been sent to "New Eyes for Needy." A letter from the Philippines was read, thanking us for the subscription to the Union Signal for a missionary there. Mention was made of the used greeting cards which had been sent to Frances. The treasurer reported a balance of $27.67 with one bill yet to be allowed. Announcement was made of the mid-year meeting to be held at University Christian church in Des Moines on April 16 & 17. In presenting the work of the Christian citizenship department, Eloise Keister Keister asked how many of those present had voted in the Nov. election. There were nine. She stated that two-thirds of legal voters use their privileges. Reporting from the Legislative department, Eva Pepoon said that the progress of the 88th assembly had been slow, and recommended that letters be sent concerning certain bills now under consideration. In answer to an appeal that temperance literature be provided for high school students, the union voted to send the Union Signal to our Senior High School library. Several newspaper articles of interests were cited, and the meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. McBlain - Mrs Ralph Allen, Sec'y The W.C.T.U. met on April 16 at the home of Mrs Stephen Epler, with Eloise Keister presiding. After the flag salutes, Lela Adams had charge of the devotions, using as her subject - "Three High" from the scripture Luke 2:41-52. She also led in prayer, and read a story, "I wonder if they Mean it?" The program topic being "Dimensions in Precepts," Mrs. Mikkel read "A Smoker's Letter to his Son." Minutes were read and approved. One letter to a legislator, and 44 calls made on sick or shut-ins were reported. The treasurer reported a balance of $34.94, and some cards yet to sell. She has received 15 budget dollars. Eva Pepoon reported from tac