Armenian Lace Sale supports Near East Relief at Colonial Tea
Proceeds from the Armenian lace display and sale at the Colonial Tea will go to Near East Relief. The exhibit at the Commercial Club gym features crochet Venetian and needle laces plus heirlooms, with guards overnight and a small admission tea fee. The event highlights the plight and work of Near East Relief, including testimonies from Constantinople on the industrial program aiding 600 women and 2,500 dependents across eight nationalities.
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Near East Relief
Thureday
Washington
H. M. Eicher
Chais van ‘Vyhe
Becaus
Ajan Woren
Indayen ‘Ang
Near East
New York
America
East
Near Baet
Constantinople
Turkey
Ustriak
School Picnic and Society Meetings Report
Last Saturday a school picnic at Fairview drew over eighty friends with a noon dinner on the lawn and an afternoon program led by Miss Maude O Conner. The May meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary society featured mite box opening and readings, while the Fortnightly Club noted Bible lessons and a Mizpah benediction. Annual officer elections for the Young Women’s Home Missionary society were held at Social Hall with multiple appointments announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview School
Maude O'Conner
Miss O'Conner
Women's Home Missionary Society
Car! Hedges
Reid
Leson
Smith Brookhart
Trene DeLong
Ruth Hedges
Helen Mauthe
J. H. Warren
Bible Department
Young Women's Home Missionary Society
Harrison Dodder
Inez Eicher
Myrtle Rouse
Charles Davis
Alice Rownd
Rathmel
Dora Jones
Oleta Stewart
Nellie Loder
Christian Stewardship
Mae Allen
Axel Anderson
Sunset Park
Hoyay Compttore
Carolyn McCleery
James Swift
Independent
Lillie Evans
4Rctiston
Loyal Sisterhood
Methodist Sunday School
Homer Dusenberry
Christian Church Missionary Society
Rebekah Club
Lem Guy
Walnut Women's Club
Ernest Carlson
Women Club Convention Promises Comfort at Chautauqua
Delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention at Chautauqua New York in June 19 to 30 will enjoy low transportation rates comfortable housing rapid registration and beautiful surroundings. Committees outline plans to maximize time for enjoyment and profit and to promote Chautauqua as a famed summer camp with forest reserves and native trees within its gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chautauqua
New York
Work Among Women Prisoners in Kansas
The State Industrial School for women prisoners reports success after a six year trial of the reforming approach. Superintendent Julia B. Perry says removing bars and locks helps inmates forget prison and try to reform. The farm now houses 140 inmates with staff and vocational training for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Industrial School For
Vrigak
Julia B. Perry
Kansas State Prison
First U S Engineer Corps Organized at West Point
In 11802 the initial U S Engineer corps formed at West Point with no more than twenty officers and men, marking the first organized group of engineers in the service.
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U. S. Engineer Corps
West Point
Catholic Daughters Set Memorial Day Ceremonial Actions
Catholic Daughters of America plan a Memorial Day ceremonial with Mass at St James Church at eight, initiation at the Armory for nineteen new members from Harper Keota Washington Richmond and nearby areas, a banquet at the Commercial Club at seven attended by about 150 women, and an open post banquet program with Miss Rose Bohr as toastmaster. The Harmonie boys orchestra will provide music and Twelve Knights of Columbus will serve. Committee chairs include Mrs Nettie Boyd and Mrs H S Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
St. James Church
Armory
Harper, Keota
Washington
Richmond
J. P. Cummings
Ottumwa
Commercial Club
Harmonie Boys’ Orchestra
Knights of Columbus
Rose Bohr
Davenport
Order
Muscatine
Iowa City
Nettie Boyd
H. 8. Eagle
Kathryn Swift
Dorothy Critz
Clara Eagle
Women and science honors noted in global report
Miss M A Lake leads the Geneva library project at the International Labour Office. Dr Anna Catherine Davies wins the American Association prize for scientific research by women for a study on electronic energy and helium spectra. The American Hall of Fame adds five busts including a woman, and a Chinese bridge over the Yellow Sea is highlighted as the world’s longest.
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M. A. Lake
Ministry of Labor
International Labor Office
Geneva
Anna Catherine Davies
Royal Holloway College
Englefield Greens
England
American Association
Davies
Australia
Russia
United States
American Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Miss Mitchell
Vascar
Emma S. Bingham
China
Yellow Sea
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Fifth Avenue
New York City
Chantuaqua
Forestry Workers
Conservation Committee
General Federation
Francis E. Whitley
Whitley
Louisana
Louisana Forest
Mississippi
Arizona
Michigan
Cromwell
Scotland
Ireland
Jordan
Canaan
J. A. Work
Moses
New York State
Oklahoma
Kansas
Vassar College
Louisiana
Rothschild’s
Capes
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A. E. Putnam CO
Washington, Iowa
Roberia
Reneh
Roberia Lacedi
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