The Republican journal., 1922-07-06

Meeting Of Waldo County W.C.T.U.

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Meeting Of Waldo County W.C.T.U.
The Waldo County w. C. T. U. held its
seth annual convention in the Grange
Hall, South Montville, June %. Although
the day was very cloudy and the roads
impossible in places, due to the previous
week of heavy rains, there was eoodiy
number of loyal White Ribbon workers
present. All the Unions were represented
except Monroe.
The convention opened at Ills a. m,
With County President Annie Mae Frost
Of Belfast, presiding. The roll call found
three county officers and two county
superintendents present The prlnteo
program as prepared by the county presi-
dent was accepted as the order OF the day
subject to necessary changes. Inc ioi-
lowing committees were appointed by the
chair: PAGES. Avis and Edith Harding;
courtesies, Mrs. Frances Howes and Mrs.
Creta Ramsay; credentials, Mrs. Annie
B. Aborn, Mrs. Greta Ramsay and Mrs.
Ethel Adams; resolutions, Rev. E. E. Har-
rison. Mrs. Altnea Quimby, Mrs. Pearl
Richardson; finance, Mrs. Eunice Ellis,
Ethel Adams, Mrs. Georeie Harding.
Fraternal greetings in behalf of the
hostess union were voiced by MIS-
Frances Howes and araciously responded
to by Mrs. Eta Doliff. Greetings from
the State President were received with
much pleasure.
Voted that . message of loving loyal
ereetinas be sent to our National Presi-
dent. This was manifested by rising
vote. Voted to extend congratulations
to our State President for the splendid
honors 20 recently bestowed upon her,
that of Master Of Arts from Bites Col
lege, and also an ordained local Methodist
minister.
Secretary's report given and accepted
with thanks. County Supts. reports As
follows: Flower mission and relief work,
Nm. Annie M. Frost, Belfast; scientific
Temperance instruction, Mrs. May Curry,
Knox.
Remarks from State President urging
the Unions to take up this line OF work
more thoroughly in the schools. Mrs.
Ruby Berry was appointed by the chair
to take charge of the literature table.
Noontlde prayer was voiced by State
nresident, The ladies' of South Montville
had prepared . bountiful dinner and all
UIC0Sut 0uOWCO tnCA1 oRRASSAossOAA - ~
ing full Justice to same. A meeting OF
the executive committee was called to
order ct /. 80 .. m. by county president.
After prayer by Mrs. Eta Dolliff, the
following supcrintendents were nomi-
mated and later elected by the conven-
ton:
Evanaelistic, Miss Eda Woodbury..
Flower Mission and Relief Work, Mrs.
Annie Mae Frost.
Memorial, Mrs. Eta DoIliff.
S. l.. l., Mrs. May Curry.
Parliamentary Usage Institutes, Mrs.
Sadie H. Bates.
Sabbath Observance, Miss S. A. Mansur.
Fairs and Systematic Giving, Mrs. Eve
lyn Twombly.
Literature, Mrs. Greta Ramsay.
Christian Citizenship, papers and press,
Mrs. Della Nealey.
Child Welfare, Mrs. George Harding.
Sunday School, Mrs. Pearl Richardson.
Red Letter Days, Mrs. Annie Conant
Y. P. b., Mrs. Lizzie Haskell.
1t. L., Mrs. Cora Vose Morse.
Temperance and Mission, Mrs. Persis
Stevens.
Voted to recommend the coming OF
Miss Charlotte Fraser of New YORK,
National Director in Americanization
Dept, during her itinerary in Maine IN
October
The convention proper was called to
order at D, m. and memorial services
conducted by Mrs Eta Dolliff. Music,
ssStand up for Jesus" Scripture reading
from st, James. One member only who
has passed to the higher life, Mrs. Edith
Bryant from Knox union. Music, "The
Home Over There" Prayer.
Reports of local Supts. taken up as fol-
lows: Mrs. Annie Mae Frost, Belfast;
Nrs. Carrie Erskine, Knox; Mrs. Frances
Howes, South Montville; Mrs. Eta Dol
Lift, Jackson. A pretty little White. Rib
bon Recruits exercise in charge of Mrs.
Quimby, as follows: Tying white ribbon
on the arm of each child, prayer and
music, "Jewe.s."
Rev. Mr.. Hooper was introduced and
made inspiring remarks in regard to the
good work Of the w. C. I. U.
Music, "Signal Steam for the Trio
Team"
Brothers C. M. Howes. James Ramsay.
and Mrs. Harrison were introduced and
responded with fitting remarks The
credentials committee r ported and tel
lers were appointed as follows:
Distributing tellers, Mrs. Dolliff and
Mrs- Howes.
Counting tellers, Mrs. Ersklqe ana MIS-.
Harding.
The following general officers were
elected:
County President, Mrs. Sadie H. Bates,
Standpoint.
County Secretary, Mrs. Annie B. Aborn.
Knox.
CountyrTreasurer, Mrs. Frances Howes.
South Montville.
The nomination of Vice President 10 be
left with County President, Mrs. Bates.
Upon suggestion of Mrs. Quimby con-
vention voted to have the name OF our
loved and esteemed retiring County Presi-
dent, Mrs. Annie Mae Frost, placed on
the Book of Recognition at headquar.
ters in Portland, as mark of love and
appreciation.
Solo. Mrs. Anna Shure. Resolutions
were read by Mrs. Pearl Richardson
which were accepted and placed on rec
ord. All unfinished business was left
With the executive committee.
Much credit is due the ladies of the
South Montville Union for the delicious
dinner served, and the beautifully deco
rated hall and dining room where the
yellow and white color scheme was well
carried out.
The convention closed with singing.
saGod be with you till we meet again, =
and benediction.
MRS. ANNIE B. ABoRN.
Cor. Secretary