Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-07

Social Affairs Womens Clubs ;: Churches and Lodge,

The Parent-Teachers' League OF
the city schools met at the high
school auditorium Thursday after
noon. There was n coed attendance
and All unusually interesting pro-
gram was given. DIR. Cora w. Choate
gave g. splendid talk on "Sociai
Morals and Conditions Surrounding
Our Young Folks" She spoke OF the
respons' p-ity falling of the parents
in seeing that the conditions under
which the child works ana plays are
clean and healthful. Miss Mary
Kissicls told Of tho influence OF NOV
ing pictures In the schools. and hos
they could be made of great use in
training pupils. The general topic
for discussion was the drive for
greater uniformity in dress. Officers
were elected for the coming year as
follows: Mrs. w. ]. Good, presi-
dent: Mrs.. w. T. Bennett. first vice
president; Mrs. III. p. Meade. second
vice presidents Mrs. J. Lee Williams,
recording secretary and Mrs. Minnie
Durham, treasurer. Refreshments
were served by q committee, of
which Mrs. Ida Statler was chairman.
The next meeting will be held at
the opening Of school in September.
and arrangements were made for the
fathers to attend meetings next year.
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The st. ElizsIbeths' Society of st.
Mary's church met ut Odd Fellows
hall Thursday afternoon for its
regular business meeting. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. L. r.
London and Mrs. George Randall.
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The ladies' Guild Of st Paurs
Episcopal church met Thursday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
George r. Thayer. 9 North Tenth
street. At the regular business
meeting reports were read on the re-
suit Of the ruinmage sale recently
held. Refreshments wero served by
the hostess assisted by Mrs. W. M.
Hodges.
Luther League, of Trinity Lutheran
church met at the church Thursday
night, and enjoyed an interesting
program. There was good at
tendance. Rev. Carl Henderson gave
a talk and q vocal solo by Miss Leta
Hopping was enjoyed. Miss Eva
Matson and Miss Bessie Patterson
sang a duet. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. G. c. Carlson, Miss
Ramona Sullivan and Miss Gerald
Matson. A business meeting pre-
coded the program.
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The winenrs Of recent contest
OF the st. Mart:aret's Mission were
entertained by the losing team at a
$50 dinner at the church Thursday
night. The only out of town guest
was Mrs. Edward Swingley, Of clin-
ton.
In honor Of her husbands birthday
anniversary, Mrs. John Cordt enter
tanned twenty-four relatives and
friends Thursday night at her home.
1908 Turner street. Tho evening
was spent socially and with music.
Mrs. Cordt served refreshments, as
sisted by Mrs. L. Grabenbauer and
daughter Marie.
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The executive board Of the City
Federation met Mt the home OF Mrs.
Susan White, All West Church street
Thursday afternoon. 1t was the first
meeting OF the new officers and no
important business was transacted.
Tea was served.
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Tho Lilac Crochet Club met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Will
liam Korsmeier, 203 North Fifth
avenue. After the regular business
meeting a social hour was enjoyed,
and the guests were entertained with
a piano number by Mrs. g. p. Lar
son, and a reading by Mrs. Korsmeier.
Tho following officers for next year
were elected; Mrs. Darr, president.
Mrs. 8. B. Lusby, vice-prestdent:
Mrs. G. w. Butts. secretary and Mrs.
Robert Coates. treasurer. The hostess