Early Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Chronicles
The Texas Federation formed from July 1919 efforts linking Fort Worth Dallas and others. By 1920 districts and an organizer were set as national meetings planned. Growth followed with Daisy Leake as president and The Texas Woman magazine evolving from a bulletin. By 1929 Miss Higgins led a strong federation with about 50 clubs and 1,662 members.
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Terex
Dalles
Baritese
St. Louis
Fort Worth
P. W
Texas Federation
Federation
Dallas
St. Paul
Maffett
St. the. Hip
Waco
Ing, Aleo
Mies Daisy J. Leake
Temple
Electesi Pret Ae Rege Federation
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Ollie Woaty
Texas Woman
Minsy Jane Higgins
Port Worth
Miss Higgine
Farmer offers grain grinding service near Eden Gin
Me farmer advertises feed grinding to save one third. Grinding any kind of feed and old fashioned home ground meal available. W B Eng lidh near Eden Gin.
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W. B. Englidh
Eden Gin
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Mra Minnie Fisher Corrington, associate editor of the Extension Service at the University of Texas, came to Sealy in 1924. She gained national recognition as one of the few women honored with a bronze tablet in Washington for service in civic and educational efforts. She led Texas suffrage work and chaired the Women's Liberty League committee.
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Minnie Fisher Corringtons
A. & UM College of Texas
Sealy
Austin
Tezer
United States
Washington, D. C
University of Texas
Mire. Cunningham
Tétex Courl Suffrage Association
Women's Liberty Lean
Former Brazos Demonstration Agent Uses Red Cross Role
Miss Abby Sevier former Brazos county home demonstration agent and Texas A and M Extension Service worker is now in Mitchell county based in Colorado. Her work includes supplying Red Cross with balanced ration sheets and she has been named to the Federal Dreuth Relief Committee.
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Abby Sevier
Brazos County
Texas Woman
B. and
P. W Clubs
Sevier
Texas A. and M. College
Mitchell County
Colorado
Dreuth Relief Committee
Red Cross
First Christian Willing Workers Quilt Meeting
The Willing Workers Circle of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian church met Tuesday at 1 p m at Mrs. Guy P. Bittle’s home with ten members. They pieced a quilt and held a brief business session led by Mrs. W K Scott. A social hour followed with plum pudding, whipped cream, nuts and coffee. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Allen Smith’s home on West 26th Street.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Guy P. Bittle
Mre. W. K. Scott
Mra. J. F. Dishman
Mreg Bittle
W. R. Scott
Worthington Examining Hearing Continues Indefinitely
The examining trial of John Worthington charged with assault with intent to murder in the shooting of Theodore Hill was continued indefinitely to await the negro's index outcome. Hill was taken to a Houston hospital last week in serious condition after being shot through both jaws.
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John Worthington
Theodore Hill
Houston
Franklin visitors share Friday business stop
Dr and Mrs A J Sharpe and their young daughter Sue from Franklin were in town as business visitors on Friday.
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A. J. Sharpe
Sue
Franklin
Bryan and College Business Women Club Leaders
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Bryan and College Station is described as strong and active due to the high caliber of its members. Leaders include Mre Melle N Williamson as president Lillian Ferguson first vice president Helen Swift second vice president Myrtle Murray treasurer Rosalie Fisher Cunningham parliamentarian Lee J Rountree and Mildred Horton.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Bryan
College Station
Mre Melle N. Williamson
Lillian Ferguson
Helen Swift
Myrtle Murray
Rosalie Fisher Cunningham
Lee J. Rountree
Mildred Horton
National Federation of Business Women Established
The 60,000 strong National Business Women’s Federation formed in 1919 in St. Louis grew into a major national body. It operates non-partisan and self-supporting, funds scholarships, and promotes health, education, and professional advancement for women across the United States with branches and district organizers.
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Beescent
Alaska
Ag Ae ‘Eet Intlands
Americas
National
Department of Method of
The
Lena Madesin Phillips
Association
New York City
National Justness and Professional Women’s Committee
Mise Phillips
Middle West
Department of Method
United States
St. Lapix
St. Louis
Missouri
Federation
United State
Good Will Tours Expand View of European Conditions
A woman led organization extends a research program through Good Will Tours in three summers. Members visited 16 European countries gaining firsthand experience of political, economic and social conditions abroad. The insight is expected to influence smarter American business approaches.
One Competitor Per School In Declamation Contests
The committee of the Big Courgy Ia ter scholastic LieA held at the courthouse decided that only one representative per school may enter declamation contests. A motion passed by majority sets junior eligibility for students over twenty but under fifteen as of September first. Schools must ensure entries reach J. Vernon Brown by March 16.
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Big Courgy
Court House S
J. Vernon Brown
Sheriff Brings Two Men Wanted By Police Here
Sheriff J. H. Reed and Constable Horace Reed went to Sherman and Athens Friday to return two men, one white and the other negro, wanted in the local courts. L. C. Lassiter from Athens faces a charge of driving a mortgaged auto from the county. Charles Williams, negro, indicted for swindling, was brought from Sherman.
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J. H. Reed
Horace Reed
Sherman
Athens
L. C. Lassiter
Charles Williams
Women’s clubs pledge aid in 1931 drought relief drive
Miss Marion H. McClench of Ann Arbor announces cooperation with the President's Emergency Committee on Employment. She urges 60,000 B and P W clubs to survey households for part time work and report openings. She warns thrift means productive spending to sustain factories, stores, and wages during the coming weeks and months.
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Marion H. McClench
Ann Arbor
Mich
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Hoover
Drought Relief Committee
P. W
Federation
Second Girl Scout Troop Organized Here
A second troop of Girl Scouts was organized by 23 girls from Travis OE school with Miss Julia Schovassa as leader. The group will meet at 3 30 on Tuesdays and will choose a name soon.
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Travis Oe
Julia Schovassa
Lost brown horse mule near Huntsville Texas
Reward offered for a 6 year old brown horse mule weighing 750 pounds no brands smooth round body. Last seen near Huntsville Texas. Contact J B Sandres at phone 339 for recovery.
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J. B. Sandres
Huntsville
Texas
College Station Club Helps Launch State Network for Women
The College Station Business and Professional Women’s Club formed after a June 4 1929 meeting at College Mess Hall inviting Bryan and College Station women. Charter members numbered about 25 with officers led by Mary Anna Grimes as president and Helen Davis as first vice president. Prominent attendees included Virginia Leberman and Daisy Leake.
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National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Virginia Leberman
Austin
Sec
College Station
P. W
Miew Daisy Leake
Temple
National Federation
Oltie Mooty
Texas Woman
Texas Federation
A. and M. College of Texas
Bryan
College Mess Hall
Louis Crow
Waco
College Station B
Mary Anna Grimes
Helen Davis
Mildred Salley
Lillian Ferguson
Melle N. Williamson
Minnie Hardwick
Dora Barnes
Mildred Horton
Kate Adele Hill
Helen Swift
Maggie W. Barry
Bennie Campbell
Minnie Mae Grubbs
Rosalie Taylor
Sadie Hamilton
Bryan club to aid worthy girls and education fund
The Bryan Business and Professional Women's Club reports a busy year led by President William son. They funded the education drive and maternity welfare measures, hosted speakers, supported a Good Cheer drive, and donated clothing and food to a needy family. The group, with about 40 members, anticipates growth and continued service.
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Cure & Business
Vention
Club
Rio Grande Valley
Melle N. Williamson
B. and
PF. W
Williamson
P. W
Bryan
Wickline House Fire Damages Ursuline Avenue Home
Fire at the Wickline house on Ursuline avenue damaged the room of a boy resident. The roof suffered near total destruction while other areas incurred water damage. loss estimated around $1,000 and fully insured. Firemen say an overheated stove placed near the wall caused the blaze. The house is owned by Allen Academy and occupied by E. L. Wickline, head master.
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Rom Setardkey
Ursuline Avenue
Allen Academy
E. L. Wickline
N. Bo Alten
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ME. Farmer
Walker
Brazos
Minnie Cunningham
Urces Child Welfare
Worthington
Bryan and College Business Women
Active
A.M
Fund For Girls
Wickline House
Steve
A Chiropractic Health Service
Ser
DR. T. Farris Johnson
Commerce Bldg
Tex
Byrne
Byrne College
Advertising Department
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
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