The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-02-07
WOMEN FORM
STATE BODY

Eighteen delegates from Union La
bel Leagues to the twelfth conven.
tion of the Washington State FEEDER.
alton of Labor met at the White
House parlor, Olympia, January 90
1918, to form the above named or
ganization There were present also
members of local leagues.
Mrs. Ora Williams, of Seattle, was
chosen temporary chairman and Miss
Leola May Blinn temporary secretary.
The Union Card and Label League
constitution printed by the State Fed
Grafton of Labor was read and a mo-
ton was adopted to call the crgani-
cation the Woman's Union Card and
Label League.
A motion was adopted to adopt the
Label League constitution as read.
A motion was adopted to meet in
as chosen for the State Federation of
Labor convention.
A motion was adopted to designate
this meeting as the first annual con-
vention and the meeting in 1914 as
the second annual convention.
A motion prevailed to allow as
1@1a rAY 20
Union Card and Label Leagues may
send.
A motion prevailed that only ac-
credited delegates be allowed to vote
in annual convention, other league
members present to have voice, but
no vote.
The following officers were elect
ed:
President, Mrs. Ora Williams, Seat
tie; Vice President, Mrs. Nellie B..
Taylor, Tacoma; Secretary, Miss Le-
ola May Blinn, Seattle; Treasurer,
Mrs Julia Altman, Everett guard,
Mrs. R. B. Ellis, Aberdeen.
A motion was adopted to provide
that the officers be authorized to ap-
point such committees as may be nee
essary during the year.
A motion prevailed that creden-
tials as an organizer be issued to the
president, signed by president and
secretary and the seal attached, her
expenses to be borne as may be pro-
vided outside of the league.
The secretary, Miss Blinn, offered
to donate suitable seal to the organi-
zation, and the offer was accepted
by rising vote of thanks.
A motion prevailed that Mrs. l..
Gee, fraternal delegate from the Ore
gon Federation of Labor to the con-
vention of the Washington State Fed
Grafton Of Labor, be made an honor
airy member.
The members present, whose names
are hereto attached, were, by motion,
requested to attach their signatures
to the minutes Of the first meeting
and be known as charter members Of
the league.
A motion prevailed that gentlemen
be not eligible as delegates to the
! State League from local leagues.
A motion prevailed that no salaries
be paid to officers.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
In the convention city chosen for 1914.
Charter Members.
Officers.
President, Mrs. Ora Williams. 2110
East Pine street, Seattle.
Vice President, Mrs. Nellie B. Tay-
lor, 1912 North Anderson, Tacoma.
Secretary, Miss Leola May Blinn,
5S3 IL New York Block, Seattle.
Treasurer, Mrs. Julia Altman, 2512
Rucker avenue, Everett.
Guard, Mrs. r. B. Ellis, $40 Bur-
leigh avenue, Aberdeen.
Members.
Mrs. Ida V. Zeigler, 1926 Hoyt ave-
lnue, Everett; Mrs. Il. A. Francois,
421S Rucker avenue, Everett; Mrs
Georgia Sylverser. 19 Etruria- street
Seattle; Miss Mary McDougall, 2717
Pacific avenue, Everett; Mrs. Ella
Allen, 2117 Oakes avenue, Everett;
Mrs l.. l.. Alexander, 400 South Michi
gan street, Aberdeen; Mrs. William
Johnston, 401 Second street, Hoqui
am; Miss Helen Taylor, 1912 North
Anderson street, Tacoma; Mrs Fred
overman, 1928 Rucker avenue, Ever
ett; Mrs. e. L. Judson, 115 West Fiftf
street. Aberdeen.
Honorary Member.
AH.n L Coo kA1 East WAshingtoI