The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-13

ment offers an opportunity for the
women of the cities to receive, almost
free. the instruction and advice of
graduate of a first class domestic sci
ence school, who is also experienced in
teaching. The meeting in Wichita was
made up of representative people from
the Rotary club, the Chamber of Com
merce, the school board, and of all
or nearly all of the women's clubs.
They voted to accept the services of
the expert, and a committee of men
and women was appointed to carry out
the arrangements.
In Hutchinson a similar body of
people assembled to hear the plan,
and a committee was appointed to de-
eide on the measure.
Topeka and Kansas City and Wich-
tia are three of the Kansas towns
which have already accepted the
proposition made by the government
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Mr.. and Mrs. Carlor Eugene Tinker
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Mildred Louise. to the Kew.
John Hershey of Stella, Neb.
The announcement was made to
few of Miss Thinkers friends Tuesday
at a party given by Mrs. E. ii. Rudy,
at her country home, AlhaS1t- Inc
guests were: Miss Tinker. Mrs. Louise
Tinker Miss Ida Tinker, Mrs. Charles
Maggart, Mrs A. F. Tuer, Mrs. Arthur
Miller, Miss Geneva King, Miss An
toinette Benson, Miss Ellen Foberg,
Miss Selma Johanson and Miss Irene
Troxell.
The Rev. Mr.. Hershey is son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hershey of Grand
Island, Neb. He is a graduate or
Midland college and the Western
Theological seminary of Atchison.
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Articles that are offered by Topeka
people for the cyclone sufferers may
be taken TO the w. o. Anderson COM
mission house, Mr.. Anderson having
agreed to make room for them until
they can be taken to the stricken dis
trict for distribution.
People all over town are finding
ways to help those who have been
placed in a position of need by the
storm The women of the Good Gov
eminent club are making corporate
effort to be of assistance. At meet
ing of the executive board Tuesday, it
was decided that the members should
telephone to others they knew and
ask for help for those who have had
their houses and household goods de-
stroyed or blown away. The club Will
also compile a list of those in need
of assistance. They suggest that
housewives who are putting away bed
ding for the season give some of it to
the people in the storm district who
have no bedding left. Beds, springs,
pillows and blankets are very much
needed. All sorts of cooking utensils
and dishes, and other articles of daily
household use are in demand. Many
of the people are living in tents and
are absolutely destitute. Clothing is
also needed.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Brain of 210 Stephens
street will make room in her house
for goods to be brought from people
of her neighborhood, and kept until
they are taken to the cyclone dis
trict.
Miss Kate King has been named
chairman of committee to look after
the distribution of articles given. She
has been out to the devastated district
as often as twice daily since the catas-
trophe occurred. and is in touch with
the needs of the different families.
Mrs. McGrath is also a member of the
relief committee.
Bed clothing, towels, and every sort
of household furniture and supplies
are needed. Information concerning
the giving can be had from Mrs. Fred
Farnsworth. Mrs. J. d. Mcfarland or
Mrs. Lee Monroe. and any one who
has things to give which they cannot
take to the Anderson commission
house may notify one of those women.
who will see that the articles are de-
livered.
Mrs. Walter Roy Ranney of Arkan-
sas City, who is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ Meade, will be the
guest of honor at an informal tea to