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

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July 21. 1914
W. C. T. U. met at the Christian Church. After singing What a Friend," Mrs. Willson led in a responsive reading from the Scriptures, on the goodness of God. Sang "Blessed Assurance."
Minutes read and approved.
Mrs. Stocks reported on our new banner. - white satin, trimmed with - fringe and tassel: Grinnell W. C. T. U. painted in black. cost 3.00. [illustration]
Nom. [bom.?] appointed - Mrs. Meacham - Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Clarkson.
Program [bom.?] - Miss Ella Marsh, Mrs Wilson Mrs. Stocks.
A [bom.?} was appointed to assist Mrs. Lewis to pack a bbl. for Benedict Home - Miss Jennie Bailey. Mrs. Watland.
Miss Marsh had the Program. Topic - Our Ellis Island Missionary.
Mrs. Marvin gave an interesting account of Ellis Island: Miss Esther Bliss a bright view of a Christmas entertainment given there. Mrs. Stocks read her paper on the Immigrant, given at the Dist. Convention.
Adjourned  15 present.  Mrs. Wrage.

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July 21. 1914 W. C. T. U. met at the Christian Church. After singing What a Friend," Mrs. Willson led in a responsive reading from the Scriptures, on the goodness of God. Sang "Blessed Assurance." Minutes read and approved. Mrs. Stocks reported on our new banner. - white satin, trimmed with - fringe and tassel: Grinnell W. C. T. U. painted in black. cost 3.00. [illustration] Nom. [bom.?] appointed - Mrs. Meacham - Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Clarkson. Program [bom.?] - Miss Ella Marsh, Mrs Wilson Mrs. Stocks. A [bom.?} was appointed to assist Mrs. Lewis to pack a bbl. for Benedict Home - Miss Jennie Bailey. Mrs. Watland. Miss Marsh had the Program. Topic - Our Ellis Island Missionary. Mrs. Marvin gave an interesting account of Ellis Island: Miss Esther Bliss a bright view of a Christmas entertainment given there. Mrs. Stocks read her paper on the Immigrant, given at the Dist. Convention. Adjourned 15 present. Mrs. Wrage.