The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-04-16
WOMAN'S SHORT
COURSE
SESSIONS WELLATTENDED MADE OVER
CLOTHING BIG ATTRACTION IN
STRUCTlVE ADDRESSES.

The Woman's Short Course held
In Westminster, April and 8 under
the auspices of the Woman's Advisory
Council, directed by Miss Rachel Ev-
erett, was q decided success, and much
appreciated by the women of the coun-
}ty.
Many Of the women came in the
morning and stayed all day, delightful
luncheon being served by the ladies Of
the Lutheran church, in Mr.. Mitchell's
ofiice. Both Mr.. Mitchell and the
DoIIfngs Company offered the use Of
their Offices for the occasion. AS these
were both in the Times Building they
were much appreciated.
The morning sessions were well at
tended, from 45 to so women were
present each morning to see and hear
Miss Days unique and instructive
demonstration on made-over clothes
and millinery. a Fashion Show Of
made-over clothes arranged in the
County Agents Office added to the
interest Of the occasion. Dresses
made from old coats and suits, chill
dren's attractive dresses made from
mothers skirts and daddy's shirts
were much admired. The use of odd
bits OF linen was well illustrated by
collars. lunch cloths, doilies, and one
dozen tea napkins with dainty cro-
cheted edge. were shown made from
q linen skirt. Many suggestions were
given and received Miss Days dem
2 onstration on short cuts in sewing
on a sewing machine was very helpfui.
mr.. Wampler donated the use OF
sewing machine.
Thursday afternoon the room was
crowded with over 100 women, the
program being carried out as planned.
Miss Venia KeIIar, State Home DEM
onstration Agent of College Park
gave the opening talk on Right Living
from Home-M Makers Standpoint
ChiId-welfare was discussed by Dr. Ella
ODpenheimer of the Children's Bureau,
and Miss Day gave. another Of her
popular lectures on Three Meals a
Day"
Thursday night, Community Welfare
was the subject. The Boy Scout
Band. under the leadership OF MI.
Peltz. gave us a fine concert and ey-
ervbody enjoyed the Seminary Quar-
tef The meeting was presided over.
bv Miss Venia KeIlar The speakers
of the evening were Miss Edna MeaA-
er. Of the War Camp Community, Ser
vice. Mrs. Idnthietnn; Home Demon-
stration Agent of Anne Arundel couh-
ty. and Miss Worthington, Of the Red
Gross. Miss Meaker talked on the
Community Building as war memoir
ial. and gave illustrations Of what had
been accomplished in that line. A
community building or even a COM
munity room could be OF such service
to Westminster. Mrs. Linthicum told
cf the work of the women in Anne
Arundel county, how their county or
ganization had secured a suite OF
rooms to be used as rest room, ex-
change. and general community ptlr-
noses. Miss Worthington told OF the
peace time work of the Red Cross,
The Friday program was equal to
Thursday. The women were so inter-
ested in trimming hats that one ses-
sion blended into the other, some not
eve stopping for lunch.
Hhe subject Of conversation was
dfscussed by Miss Day under the topic
OF Budgets" by DR.. Stone under Con-
servation. OF Health, and delightful
reading was given by Miss Grace LIP
py ..o,,aa
hv Keefer's Orchestra. The subject
Of Art in the Home was discussed by
Mr. Carroll Sax, formerly Of the Mary
land Art Institute. Miss ElizaDetn
Swick. of Western High School. Bal
tinore. gave talk on Dress. Inls
was illustrated by living models which
created a great deal of amusement as
both good and bad types were SHOWN.
Roth Mr. Sax and Miss Swick are
busv people and we appreciated the
giving Of their time and assistance to
This work. Miss Ethel Webb, of the
v w. C. A. told Of the work abroad
and at home. AS Miss Webb did can
teen work over there she had many
interesting experiences to tell.
The whole two days program was
much enjoyed. Everybody was entnu-
siastic and voted to have another next
year.
The committees IN cnarge OF eaie
Woman's Short Course wish to thank
all individuals and agencies who as
sisted in making our meetings sue
cess.
The speakers were furnished by the
State Agricultural College, the war
Camp Community Service. the State
Roard of Health, the Y. w. c. A., and
the Children's Bureau. The music ana
entertainment was furnished by the
Bow Scout Band, Keefer's Orchestra,
the Seminary Quartet, Miss Marjorie
Yingling, Mr.. Gilbert Martin and Miss
Grace Lippy. To them all we extend
our thanks. Also to Mr.. Wampler,
Mather and Sons, and Stonesifer's for
materials. and to Mr. Mitchell and the
Dollings Company for the loan OF
their offices.
Marriage Licenses.
Charles David Spangler. of Ben
s-vs41o Do ond Dora Render of