Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-04
OF Interest to Women
Belgian Refugee
Garments SHIPPED

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Packing was completed today Of
the Belgian refugee garments col
lected in Grand Forks county. The
garments were packed in AZ cases
and nine bales, and totaled $4,000
pounds. The number Of garments
shipped was .12.46O.
Grand Forks county has done re-
markably we'll with this allotment,
and unlimited credit is due to the
women, under the leadership of Mrs.
M g. Olson, chairman. Of his COM
mittee. who sorted the quantities of
clothing which came in. Only arti-
cles. which came up to the require
ments OF durability. were packed for
shipment. and as there was a large
quantity of garments. which had been
already worn to shreds, and of no
further use. the sorting was a task
Of no. small proportions. The Home
Guard, the members of the Ontario
store and M. G. Olson's force did
practically all Of the packing. and
they were assisted by individuals
who were interested in the work.
The packing was done under the SUI
pervision of Mrs. Stokes and H. w.
Randall. h services Of the gov
eminent truck Of the university mill
tary training detachment was offered
and gratefully accepted, and all dray-
ing has been done by this truck.
Buy Liberty Bonds
The program which is to be given
his evening at the meeting of the
Bethany Young Peoples society will
be made up of these numbers:
Piano Solo-Miss Camilla Hofto.
Vocal Solo-Miss Helen Olson.
oodin0-Afi yEHtto S0h-po~,
Piano Solo-Miss Edith Mckenzie.
The program is to be followed with
a social time. The program will be
given in the Zion Lutheran church,
and will start at 8 o'clock. All mem
bers and friends are invited to at
tend. -
The annual Little Girls" party
will be given in Woodwork hall gym
nasium this evening, for university
girls. The hours will be from 1880 to
1880, and a program of music, read
ings and dancing will be enjoyed.
a Forks women, as we'll as
those throughout the county, are as
linen for France. The drive is com
ing nicely. and Mrs. Clifford, chair
man of the committee. will be at Red
Cross headquarters tomorrow after
noon to take are of the donations
which are brought there. The results
of h drive will not be known until
late tomorrow. and it is hoped that
If possible all donations will be in
at hat time.
Mrs. l.. A. Warnkin, local chairman
Of the Women's Committee, Council
of National Defense. has been in
formed by Mrs. Fred L. Conklin, state
chairman. that North Dakota has
completed her quota of the Student
Nurse reserve. This state has sent in
$40 applications through the Wom-
ems Committee, Council of National
Defense. North Dakota was the sec
ond state to complete their quota,
Montana being frs.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Hogan enter
tanned at a steak supper last night at
Lincoln park, the honor guest being
Robert Hollister, Z. s. N. who is
leaving within a short time for Min
neapolis. where he will work in the
navy recruiting station. A big bon
fire was enjoyed. and marshmallows
were roasted. There were eight
guests.
Miss Jerda Gjutman Of Minneapolis.
is Expected to arrive here this evening
from Fargo where h is visiting, and
will be the guest of her sisters, Mrs.
Leo Rasmussen and Mrs. Zanzow for
a time.
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The Women's Relief Corps will
meet in regular session tomorrow aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Odd
Fellows hall. Members = having
articles for the Linen Showers. are
requested to send or bring them to
this meeting.
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Mrs. A. y. Anderson and her son,
John Anderson. of Birkholz were
here yesterday.
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Plans are being made for a,recital
to be given by the Junior teachers of
the Wesley conservatory Of music.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Gouble of St.
Vincent MINI. are spending a few
days here.
The Cotillion club will hold a meet
ing this evening in the Guild hall.
An indoor ice cream social will be
given this evening by the West Side
circle OF the Plymouth Congregation