The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-22
". C. 7. U. CONVENTION
FRUITFUL AND INTERESTING

The county convention Of the wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union
was held September IA In the Meth
odist church at Weston and proved 70
be an interesting and fruitful session.
The county president, Mrs. &c. Wood
worth Of Pendleton, presided Mrs.
Henrietta Kennard led the devotion
al exerciss, after which reports we're
heard from the different unions regar-
ding the years work. The Helix,
Milton. Pendleton and Weston unions
we're represented, while the others
sent IN encouraging reports. More
than thirty visiting delegates we're
present
Following the forenoon session the
convention was dismissed at 1880 for
social time. Dinner was served In
the church basement by the local un-
ion. According to the press commit
tee "the long automobile ride seemed
to have prepared the visitors for the
feast. The good cheer dispensed ov-
or the tables and the association to-
gether seemed to make everyone feel
a closer union Of local and county ties
in this great work than ever before.
Each one really felt that blessed in
Heed Is the white ribbon which binds
the world in one common purpose for
better and Durcr plane Of life for
all people
AT 1880 the session was called to
order and Mrs. w. B. Smith held the
devotional exercise. All delegates
we're present and the president read
she names for the business session
Mrs. Woodwork brought the new
song books which are printed for our
State Convention and rousing good
song serviae was enjoyed. The reg
ular program was taken up and all
those who were to take part but Mrs.
w. r. Scott of Athena were present.
Mrs. w. S. Ahearn Of Milton gave
some good ideas on strengthening our
ocal work by departmental work. us
ng every department possible in each
ocality. y
Mrs. Edward Geist Of Helix told
low to, begin our campaign work by
eading the amendment to 4pa' and
discussing it at home and with our
aeighbors. Mrs. Sewall Of Milton gave
in interesting talk on our publications
and tod how the Young Crusader is
necessary to carry out the scientific
temperance work in our schools Mrs.
J. W. Rugg Of Pendleton told Of the
interest aroused BY the cottage meet
ings.
"Some late reports Of unions on
membership and finances were given.
Discussion of campaign work was
aiken up BY several delegates. Re
,ort Of resolution committee was read
and approved. Delegates were then
eated in the middle block for cleo
ion of officers which resulted in the
reelection Of Mrs. J. G. Woodworth
for President, Mrs. G. W. Rugg for
Recording Secretary and Treasurer,
and Mrs. ]. D. ellis Of Milton for corr
responding Secretary
"The convention adorned feeling
that this was the most interesting
program and the best convention held
in Umatilla county. Our state con-
gention SO soon to be held at Pendle-
ton for the first time added enthus-
iasm to the meeting. At that time
diamond medal contest is to bc held
and many national speakers win take
part. II will be free to the public
ard an invitation is given to every
ane to attend, and il is hoped q laire
delegation from Weston will attend.
>ext Tuesday, the 26th, at $50
D. M, the local president has called a
meeting at the U. B. church to ar
range for the matters in regard to
state convention. All who are inter-
ested are urged to attend ana every
| one is expected 70 be present.