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

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The W.C.T.U. met with Mrs Bailey and Carol Sammons on Feb. 21, Lela Adams presiding. Eva Gregson led in devotions. She used the meditation from the Union Signal on Rom 12:1,2 and a brief article called "The Door of Tomorrow." Minutes were read and approved. 48 cards, 41 visits, and 14 legislative letters were reported. Several replies had been received from Benda and Strand, some of which were read. Carol Sammons read the reply letter from the Grinnell Minsterial Association. She had written to ask assistance in protesting the proposal to allow liquor to be sold in grocery and drug stores, and also protesting against paramutual betting law. Flag pledges were recited. We wee reminded that we must not relax our efforts against liquor laws. We were informed that the life expectancy of one using alcoholic drinks in 10-12 years less than others. Mrs. German mentioned the influence of atheistic teachers on their pupils. Christian outreach efforts were mentioned, such as Bible study groups, noontide prayer, Temperance sermons and observance of temperance Sunday. We were told that we had received our Light Line Union certificate The date of Feb. 17 was mentioned as the anniversary of the homegoing of Frances Willard. Nellie Inman presented the program, reading an article - "This Teen-Age Drinking is Serious." We joined hands in a circle while we sang, "God be With you." Mrs. Allen dismissed in prayer, after which the hostesses served tea & cookies. An offering of $2.00 was received in honor of Frances Willard

W.C.T.U. met with Sybil Renaud on March 21, Lela Adams presiding. After pledges, Eloise Keister led in devotions, reading from 2 Timothy. Theme was "Well Informed," stressing need of meditation, and searching Word of God. She also led in prayer. Lela Adams read article - "He Prayed." Minutes of the Feb. meeting were read and approved. 32 cards, 40 visits, and 2 legislative letters were reported, and also a letter to the Campbell Soup. Co. protesting the use of wine in the new Golden Mushroom Soup. Carroll Sammons told us about the pledges made available to parents in Pennsylvania stating that they will not allow their children under 21 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. This is sponsored by the state Liquor Control Board. She also read a letter concerning the Iowa Council on Alcohol Problems, which is endorsed by many leader in education and youth work. The treasurer reported sh had renewed the library subscriptions to Union Signal and Young Crusader. Lela Adams sang - "It's on my Other Dress". The program was presented by different ones, using these articles: - Alcohol and School Problems - What is Liquor doing to My Town? - Channels to Liquor Freedom - Six Established Alcoholic Poisoning - Teachers with the Know-how-It's the Brain that counts - Living Doors. Meeting concluded with prayer by Mrs. Allen.

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398 The W.C.T.U. met with Mrs Bailey and Carol Sammons on Feb. 21, Lela Adams presiding. Eva Gregson led in devotions. She used the meditation from the Union Signal on Rom 12:1,2 and a brief article called "The Door of Tomorrow." Minutes were read and approved. 48 cards, 41 visits, and 14 legislative letters were reported. Several replies had been received from Benda and Strand, some of which were read. Carol Sammons read the reply letter from the Grinnell Minsterial Association. She had written to ask assistance in protesting the proposal to allow liquor to be sold in grocery and drug stores, and also protesting against paramutual betting law. Flag pledges were recited. We wee reminded that we must not relax our efforts against liquor laws. We were informed that the life expectancy of one using alcoholic drinks in 10-12 years less than others. Mrs. German mentioned the influence of atheistic teachers on their pupils. Christian outreach efforts were mentioned, such as Bible study groups, noontide prayer, Temperance sermons and observance of temperance Sunday. We were told that we had received our Light Line Union certificate The date of Feb. 17 was mentioned as the anniversary of the homegoing of Frances Willard. Nellie Inman presented the program, reading an article - "This Teen-Age Drinking is Serious." We joined hands in a circle while we sang, "God be With you." Mrs. Allen dismissed in prayer, after which the hostesses served tea & cookies. An offering of $2.00 was received in honor of Frances Willard W.C.T.U. met with Sybil Renaud on March 21, Lela Adams presiding. After pledges, Eloise Keister led in devotions, reading from 2 Timothy. Theme was "Well Informed," stressing need of meditation, and searching Word of God. She also led in prayer. Lela Adams read article - "He Prayed." Minutes of the Feb. meeting were read and approved. 32 cards, 40 visits, and 2 legislative letters were reported, and also a letter to the Campbell Soup. Co. protesting the use of wine in the new Golden Mushroom Soup. Carroll Sammons told us about the pledges made available to parents in Pennsylvania stating that they will not allow their children under 21 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. This is sponsored by the state Liquor Control Board. She also read a letter concerning the Iowa Council on Alcohol Problems, which is endorsed by many leader in education and youth work. The treasurer reported sh had renewed the library subscriptions to Union Signal and Young Crusader. Lela Adams sang - "It's on my Other Dress". The program was presented by different ones, using these articles: - Alcohol and School Problems - What is Liquor doing to My Town? - Channels to Liquor Freedom - Six Established Alcoholic Poisoning - Teachers with the Know-how-It's the Brain that counts - Living Doors. Meeting concluded with prayer by Mrs. Allen.