Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13
w. C.. T. u.

The Stella Clayton w. C. T. U. met
at the home of the President, Mrs.
Clayton, at 3l5 Thirteenth street north
east, December 10. The meeting was
opened by singing "Joy to the World"
after which the devotions were led by
Mrs. Nelson, who read the Christmas
story from St. Luke. The minutes of
the previous meeting were approved.
Three new members were added-Mrs.
John Copenhaver. Mrs. George Lums-
den and Mrs. Fannie Sharp. Mrs.
Sharp, IS years of age, and a regular
attendant, is the mother of the treas
urer,' Mrs. Biglow. The treasurer re-
ported q balance on hand OF 1892.
The Stella Clayton Loyal Temperance
Legion, w. c. II. u, held its Christmas
party December 26 at 3 pm. n the
Rosedale M. e. Church. After the
opening exercises. the program was in
formal, the children reciting Christ
mas pieces. Ice cream and cake was
served.
Takoma Park Union held its Decem-
Der meeting at the home OF Mrs. Olson,
Flower avenue, DR.. Kress, the president,
presiding.
The meeting was opened with the
singing of several songs from the w.
C. T. U. song book. Mrs. Chase con-
Quoted the devotional exercises, her
subject being Faith"
The president announced the quarterly
convention January 16 at Eastern
Presbyterian Church.: also the victory
day program" and banquet to be held
On the same date.
A meeting. at which DR.. Clinton
Howard Of the Anti-Saloon League will
speak, was announced for Community
Hall, Takoma Park. January Is at
3 pm.
BY request, several members Of the
union volunteered to attend police
court hearings of liquor cases the last
Monday in January.
Five captains were appointed to take
charge of the hold fast" and go for
ward programs which are being con-
Quoted by the District w. c. T. U.
Takoma hopes to make a good showing.
Mrs. Adamson, director Of soldiers
and sailors, reported two Christmas
boxes had been sent to two Coast
Guard stations In North Carolina.
Sympathy for Mrs. Cooksie on the
death of her husband was expressed by
sending a bouquet of flowers by the
flower mission director, Mrs. Guerier.
Several appropriations were made by
request.
Mrs. Meade and her two young
daughters rendered selections on piano,
violin and cello.
The Capitol Hill Union met Wednes-
day at Waugh church. The meeting
was opened by singing ut Is There to
Stay" The scripture lesson was read
by Mrs. Singleton and prayer was Of
farod hv Hrc NotnhV a-
"A New Year Wish" from the ma
tional president was read by Mrs. Blk
Ter.
A report was received from Mrs. Win
del showing how the unions donation
to Child Welfare was expended.
The local president, Mrs. Bixler, gave
an executive report.
Annual donations were made to the
Frances E. willard, World Work and
Lillian M. Stevens funds.
An exhibit of the first records Of
Capitol Hill Union was made by the
secretary, Mrs. Muff1ey. This union was
organized May /, 1887.
A reading. Dad Lost" was given by
Mrs. FernSner.
A visitor, Mrs. Florence Harrington
of Chautauqua. New York, spoke of
why I Wear the White Ribbon" and
also told of the Frances e. Willard
Home in C%hautauqua.
Prescription dispensation Of liquor
was reviewed by Mrs. William Muffiey.
Mrs. Dorsey, a former member, h
has been living in Virginia, was well
coined back.
Cleveland Park Union will meet to-
morrow at 2 pm, at the home OF Mrs.
william Peters, 3400 Macomb' street.
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The Emma Sanford Shelton Union
met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Mar
garet w. Shidy. 935 Shepherd street.
The devotional was led by Mrs. Shidy.
after the devotional she read a New
Year poem.
Prohibition and the best way Of en-
forcing 1t, was discussed by Mrs. VIM
klehaus.
Mrs. r. B Lank told OF Christmas
gifts to 70 Walter Reed boys which
consisted of portfolios.
Mrs. Hannah Overstreet and Mrs,
Margaret w. Shidy were joint hostesses,
Chaplin Union was entertained Janu-
airy 2 at a luncheon by Mrs. T. A. Will
liams, at her home on Belmont street,
with Miss Peekam assisting hostess.
Succeeding the luncheon, the meet
ing was called to- order by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Keys, and the business ses-
sion opened with devotional services
conducted by,Miss Wrightman. followed
by reading Of the minutes OF the pre-.