Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-15

To the many uegular duties Of the
club women Of Iowa, that of raising
money for the sufferers Of the war
zone has been cheerfully added. Hun
dreds OF dollars have been raised by
the Iowa women during the past
month The ways of earning money
have been almost as many as Tho num-
Der of clubs interested. Luncheons.
dinners, card parties. tag days, Leo
lures and the elimination OF freshments,
from social, afternoons, all have helped
to swell the fund to be sent from. iowa
to the Belgian sufferers.
The state federation continues to
grow-the advantages offered to the in
dividual clubs are being realized as
is demonstrated in the increased mem
bership. Since the last bulletin was
issued the following clubs have be-
come part Of the federation: Sorosis
Club, Riverton; Woman's Club, Con-
rad; Tourist Club, Mason City; Their
istriai Club Marion: Thursday After
noon Club, West Union: Civic League,
Keokuk
The Thursday Afternoon Club Of
West Union is i rural club that has
ecta blished a new record for gener-
osity. In sending its first dues it also
sent a contribution for the scholarship
and loan fund.
At the last meeting Of the Clinton
county federation it voted to join the
( federation. Mrs. E. D. Coe, of Clinton,
is the president This is the only
county federation in the state, and 1t
is active with regard to good roads in
the county At the recent meeting held
In Low Moor the following resolution
was adopted: Resolved. that per-
manent good road committee be APP
pointed: this committee to act with
the state highway commission. the
county superintendent Of schools, the
Clinton commercial club and all other
organizations in the county wishing to
lend their support to this movement"
The Hannah Caldwell Chapter of the
d. A. r. in Davenport voted to forego
the usual refreshments served at its
regular meetings until the present
European war is ended, and to give the
money used for this purpose to the Red
Cross fund. The chapter appeals to
other organizations to follow its ex-
ample.
Prof c. L. Fitch. Of Ames. will ex-
hibit to clubs after Jan. I. more colored
slides showing work done in Iowa by
civic leagues and similar organiza-
lions Professor Fitch makes this
offer to clubs free except for actual ex-
penses. Professor Fitch requests that
any club doing civic work particularly
along the line of workmen's gardens
and the identifying of the front yard.
send information and photographs to
him at Ames
Mrs. w. E. Saunders, president Of
the Woman's Club OF Emmetsburg was
responsible for a very successful peace
demonstration Sunday evening. Nov.
90. An invitation had been extended
to the general public and the large at
tendance showed the keen interest in
the subject. After a musical program.
round table on the subject. Peace
or War" made up the program. After
the discussion the need OF definite ac-
ton and support Of the relief fund was
presented and many. promised to de-
post in the bank goodly subscriptions,
also a collection was taken which
amounted to over $40.
| The Troy Culture Club was the first
to begin action toward interesting
Wright county in sending car load
OF corn to the suffering Belgians.
| Usage has thriving naturalist club
that has interested the members OF the
general federation. Mrs. Pennybacker.
national president. requested list Of