The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-06-21
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE 0. N. c.
Invitations Extended to All Those Who
Had Moved Away and Large
Number Responded.
THE TWELFTH ANNUAL AFFAIR
Very Delightful Time Was Enjoyed
by All Decentralization of OFF,
Gers for COMING Year.

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Twelve years ago the women WHO
were "the girls" when the town or
Manila sprang into existence on the
corn fields of Crawford county nearly
thirty years ago, decided to have a
reunion. Invitations were sent to
those who had moved away and as
many as found it possible responded.
A week was spent in festivities, ban
quets, social gatherings and programs
at which letters were read from those
who were unable to attend.
This meeting proved to be such an
enjoyable event that it was decided to
hold one annually as long as the inter.
est lasted This years meeting was
the twelfth and although many have
passed the bloom of life the meetings
have lost none Of their interesting Tea
lures and are an event looked forward
to and planned for many months be.
fore happening.
The meeting this year began with
a BANQUET held at the home Of Mrs.
Will McGracken,, the president. At the
first meeting the mothers are now in,
vited and special thought is given 70
them and, to what they will enjoy
the reading OF letters considered first
Words fail when it comes to describe
the feast, after which some OF us real
ize the necessity Of a fast. After
friendly greetings and, visiting with
loved ones the members returned to
their homes feeling that it was in.
deed good to be there" and priv.
lege to be one of the 0. NJ. c.
Saturday afternoon the .. NJ. C.s
with a number Of invited guests, were
delightfully."- entertained by Mesdames
Brown and Hird at the home OF the
former. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with flowers OF the season.
the color scheme being pink and white.
After friendly greetings q short must
cal program was enjoyed by all, among
which was vocal solo by Mrs. Myrtle
Shuart, which was especially enjoyed
on account OF the sentiment.
On Monday morning, June 18th, the
members of the o. M. c. responded to
invitations issued by Mrs. John Me.
Crackbn and Mrs. Graham to nine
O'Clock breakfast given at the home OF
the former. Mrs. McCracken's beau.
tiful home was, tastefully decorated
with flowers of the season. The morn
ing was indeed perfect, as was the
delicious three .. course breakfast
which was served by the hostesses.
After, breakfast the president, Mrss
Will McCrackcn, called the meeting
to order and very spirited and i've
ly business meeting took place.
While our state at the recent pri-
mary refused women the right to vote,
the privilege Of discussing measures
and voting was given to women only
in this meeting; indeed more interest
and enthusiasm could not have been
shown at the recent convention IN
Chicago. The following officers were
elected for the next year: President,
Mrs. Chas. Lefferts; secretary.treasur
er. Mrs. J. w. Calvin. After visiting
with each other and general good
time, all DEPARTED to their homes feel
ing that Mesdames McCracken and
Graham were ideal entertainers; nor
would we forget to mention the host.
J. E. McCracken, who did all in his
power to make this affair most en-.
ioyable one and one not soon to be
forgotten by those present.
Monday evening the o. M. C.'s with
their husbands met at the home OF
Mi. and Mrs VanSlyke. This house
is noted for it's hospitality and it is
needless to say that all present en-.
loved the evenings festivities to the
fullest exent. This was the first time
the O. M. C.'s had entertained their
husbands and it was done royalty.
A Z O'Clock dinner was served. This
Il ~ ex,u Avn ~hnUxa tha standard
of feasts prepared by this organiza
ton. A new version OF .. M. Z. was
given by one of the guests, only
Marvellous Cooks" All present were
willing to. testify to the truth of this
version of o. M. e.
The spinster members of the o. M,
C. had charge of the program. The
company was divided into two sections
named White SoX" and Green
Horns" All took part in a field
meet" In this great skill and perse'
verance were demonstrated. Mrs. ).
McCracken acted as Judge. referee
timekeeper and policeman. She show
cd great fairness and thought in her
decisions and great skill in maintain.
ing order and in keeping down roWdy,
ism. Tho Green Horns" won, but
tho "White Sox" put up a good fight.
Such victory is honor and such
defeat no disgrace.
A short musical. program was then
rendered, among the numbers especi'
ally enjoyed was a solo by Mrs. Shuart
ACCOMPANIED by John McCracken with
his guitar. Speeches were made by
the following gentlemen: John Nc
Cracker, f. L. VanSlyke, Ed Dyson
and Chris Kehr. Their remarks were
heartily applauded, Adah and Fran
ces VanSlyke,, Mabel and Myrtle Bar:
Der and Thelrna Dyson deserve spe
cial mention for their services as
mattresses.
After this evening of feasting, in
formal visiting and entertainment the
guests departed, hoINng that there
might be more such gatherings as this
The years meeting closed Tuesday
afternoon with business meeting
The out of town members who were
nresent were Mrs. A. S. Avery, Of
Omaha; Mrs. Myrtle Stuart, OF Coun
ell Bluffs, and Mrs. A. Brink, OF Early
Gen. Carranza gets plenty OF texer
else by shaking hands with himself ev
cry day.
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