Gen Federation of Women's Clubs Biennial Convention Held in Los Angeles
The biennial convention opens June 3 in Los Angeles with delegates from 28 000 women across the United States. Topics include World Peace Immigration International Relations and Law Enforcement the latter cited as a key issue. Mrs John Dickinson Sherman of Colorado is chosen as president of the federation. A pageant of flowers and fruits welcomes delegates and the event features new formats and a June 7 play day plus excursions to resorts clubs theaters and missions.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Los Angeles
United States
John Dickinson Sherman
Colorado
Chicago
Illinois Delegatization
Sherman
National War Garden Commission
Library Club Plans Membership Drive in Glencoe
The Woman's Library Club of Glencoe forms a building committee with RS Sherman M Booth as chairman for a proposed club house. A May 19 meeting at the chairman's home organized the finance group with Mrs Booth, Mrs Chesley R Perry, Mrs Albert O Olson, Mrs William Cresmer, Mrs Andrew Macleish, and Mrs Edward H Ravenscroft. The club's president Mrs William A Fox will assist ex officio. A May 26 members meeting at Mrs Booth's home planned the membership drive to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman M. Booth
Woman’s Library Club of
Glencoe
Chesley R. Perry
Albert O. Olson
William Cresmer
Andrew Macleish
Edward H
Booth
Sylvan Road
Homer F. Horton
Wives of Rotarians Form Chicago Philanthropy Club
The Women's Rotary of Chicago, a 155 member women’s group, aids Rotarians in service projects. They sew for Park Ridge Home for Girls, County hospital babies, and Travelers’ Aid, making over 6000 garments and contributing more than $1000 in funds.
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Wilmette
Winnetka
Babes of
Rotary
Rotary International
Chicago Rotary
Women’s Rotary of
Chicago
Park Ridge
Travelers’ Aid Society
State Convention of Clubs Closes at Moline Illinois
The twenty ninth annual Illinois Federation of Women's clubs convened in Moline and closed May 22 with new officers elected. President Mrs. George T. Palmer urged constructive critique of club policies and cautioned against political platforms as the federation remains non political and non partisan. She warned against joining questionable peace groups or being swayed by extreme peace rhetoric. Two resolutions were passed unanimously during the session.
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Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Moline
Illinois
George T. Palmer
Palmer
Unclear Migrant Policy Debate Spurs Action
A fragmented report notes two opposing positions on migration policy. One side supports restrictive selective migration while another advocates passage of a child labor amendment.
Winnetkan Retains Junior League Board Roles
Vice president resigns as Mrs Kenneth Carpenter Lucretia Green of Winnetka left the presidency earlier in spring. Mrs John R Winterbotham was elected president for the coming year at the annual meeting held last week at the Woman's Athletic Club. Other officers listed include Miss Helen Isham vice president Mrs Hale Holden Jr secretary Mrs Robert L Curtis treasurer and several directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnetkan
Kenneth Carpenter
Lucretia Green
Winnetka
John R. Winterbotham
Woman’s Athletic Club
Winterbotham
Helen Isham
Hale Holden, Jr
Robert L. Curtis
John J. Mitchell, Jr
James Cathcart
Harriet McLaughlin
Margaret, Hambleton
Wellesley Luncheon Brings Alumnae Together at The Club
Wellesley alumnae gathered at the Woman's Athletic Club for the largest spring luncheon. Tables grouped by classes featured large bowls of spring flowers as place appointments led by Miss Ruth Hypes of Evanston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Woman's Athletic Club
Wellesley Club
Ruth Hypes
Evanston
College alumnae council meeting described with films
Mrs Hubert Seed of Winnetka presided at the Chicago club gathering. Mrs Helen Johnson White reported on a council meeting from early spring and related incidents that drew back alumnae. The afternoon included showing latest college films and a brief business meeting before adjournment.
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Hubert Seed
Winnetka
Chicago Club
Helen Johnson White
Wellesley
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Pageant of Flowers
Library Club
Edward W. Bell
Washington Ave
Hattstrom & Sanders
Scientific & Manufacturing Opticians
Church Street
Orrington
Adolph Bolm
South Michigan Boulevard
Chicago Telephone Harrison
Dr. Kahler
Ce Eeke
Dr.kahlers
Pool & Piper Children’shoe Specialists
Chicago Avenue
Davis Street
Evanston, Illinois
Charles E. Graves & Company Jewelers
Madison & Wabash
Library Plaza
Orrington Avenue
Library
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