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After meeting adjourned a little social Time was spent and refreshments were served .
Namens Foreign Missionary Society met at the home of many R. Elliott For 1 2/ 1912.
Bible reading from Psalm 13. war
read fy Arletta Harsh tanger. many Decks led in frager. minutes were dead and accepted. A motion prevailed that money be taken from the treasury for
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flowers for Mus. boffin and mex Ed Harney.
Qua Winslow had charge of the
lesson Subject "The Chinese Monai Refat of the mission work of the Five years meeting was give by different persons who was present at the meeting.
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Bend. Mary Boque
Pres. Anna Johnson Jeg. Lida Mendenhall
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De13: Namen Forcing mus semany Society met of the home of hus. James Phth 23 being fuerant! "Rescue the Parishing " was sung at the afleming . Louvenia Kelsay gave the Bible message from John 16- followed by frayer.
Roll call unfunded to by neuftive texts minutes of previous meeting were wall and adopted. moved that ", b.d be taken from Frias every for flowers for hun boffin funeral. motion was carried. .
A quartet composed of myitle Winslow. Bressie Fowler Pearl Buller and Lucy Anderson Sang
Mes Haworth had charge of the lesson subject The Chinese Woman. bol. 3.70 Bend Syntha Winslow Pres. Porten Auletta Harshbarger Sieg Lida Mendenit Jan 3-13 The Namens Foreign Missionary Sacut, met of the home of Gra Winslow .. The Bible message from 2 Cinqz 8 ch, was given by 'Lydia Seatt , frayer by Anna Johnson . A letter from mer boffin was read ex- piering his appreciation for flower
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the hand other hindresses shown them. Editinghas boffin sichmers and death. Revolution of Education" subject of lesson was given by bessie howled, Mus Banks and Myrtle Winslow Ranga duet. lol. 28#
Bend. RantRichard Haworth. Pies. AnnaJohnson Jeey Lidu mendenhall
The The Womens Foreign Missionary Society met at The home of the Pres. Anna Johnam Fet 5-13. meeting was opened with the Bible Massage. "Alone with God"from matthew 6th- 1-13 read by Ella Ratliff; followed by prayer. Scriptie tests were given in response to the - Loll-call
minutes of previous meeting were read and offroved Ella Minslow, Dorothy Luther, May Scoth and Cursie Fowler were appointed to investigate and decide a bout a meeting to celebrate Livingstones birthday,
A very interesting lesson was conducted by Mex. Many Nord . Subject - " Educational Revolution from the last half of eli. 3.
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Collecting , 40% Dermessed by prager by Souvenir Felsay, Pues. Anna Johnson Suey. Lida Mendenhall.
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Manin Foreign Missionary Society met with 4 Max. Muritle Manslow 3m. 7h - 13h Meeting was afened by singing " The morning Light is Breaking.
The Bible lesson was read by Mary Boque Romana 13. ch - 16-33. followed in prayer by Ella Nimalous.
The committee on arrangement for a meeting of the celebration of Livingstones birthday reported arrangements make I motion was made to remember Mr. b. R. Small with flowers - carried . Invier-Lucy Inderson sang a very beautiful and impressive solo. Ette Bell conducted the levon. Subject "The Chinese Church"
Collection .? 19 Bend. by Deanach Henshaw Prez. AnnaJohnson - Mein -Liebe Menden hall.
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The Moment Foreign Missionary Society met at The home of mes may baiter 4 mo 4 th-19/3 The devotional was conducted by Ella Winslow followed by sentinel prayers.
Luca Boque sang a very beautiful solo. mis may Small sent words of appreciation for flowers from the society.
A motion was carried that Routh Elliste The remembered with fort cards from The members of the society.
marie barrell had change of the lesson which was a very interesting one Cal. 42$ Bend. by many Ratliff. Prez. Proten Arlette Harshbarger -Diey,- Sida mendenhall.
The Womens Foreign Missionary Society of Fairmont French Church met May 2-1913 at the home of many Ratliff The meeting was opened by singing "f Change to keep I have". Angelina Pearson read ofh. 1 :- 19 for the Suit ture reading followed by prayer. Eight responded to roll call by texts with the word prayer in them (18 or 18) pres ant Flowers were ordered sent to Mr . May Small (who is very sick)
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A weise profitable leven ware them corn 1
I ducted by Mex. Maggie Overman: Collection, 21ets, Adjourned with frager.
Arletta Harshburger Pres prote Blanc &. Haworth See.
The Namema Foreign Missionary Society met at the name of Millicent. Harry June 18-1913 Millicent Hailey conducted the devotional exercises followed by haaged. Minutes of the two previous meetings were - read and accepted.
It was decided that the Program committe decide the time for July meeting. Alle Winslow conducted the lesson instead of Carrie Seate CNRS tad à missimievitare ing as to the time of the meeting) -Imunitte on arrangement d'ar frites meeting was iffainted as follows may 'colt, Elle Ratliff Genevia face and bass Cartes. . Adiouned with proper ly Munici Wilson, Prez. AnnaJohnson See. Frde findenhall. 1. ( To July meet is Ried . ) .
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The Nomin Foreign Minegiang Socity met at the Friends Church Aug. 1-1913 The meeting was opened by Seif the reading from mattheus 13 ch 31-33 by Angelina Pearson followed by prayer. Roll-call responded to by texts,
Af the a slight correction to the minutes of last meeting, they were accepted
It being time for reorganization. A motion was made that the Offices he can- timed for another year The motion was Learned
Also a motion was made to continue the Program can . The motion was carried . muz, may bacter and mus. Ella Ratliff were afpointed to soliet for the new "Study book "The King's Business" A very instructive lesson was conducted by Ella Prinsbu Collection, 16t meeting adjourned with prayer Pres. Anna Johnson See. Lida mendenhall.
Treasures report for the year 1912-1913 Balance on hand from last year 19993 Amount of collections for the year $ 3. 5.0 Sale from"Eversoine"goodi" 1.00 5.43
Total amount
42 Expenditures -Paid Ella Winslow for Piùquan - 43. Flowers for the sick and funeral 2,25- Total 3.45-
Balance in Treasurery - - -$11.98
Lida Mendenhall-Treas.
The Moment Foreign Missionary Society met. of the home of Cynthia Winslow Sikt The meeting was opened with singing"Noch for The night is coming"
Bible message from Luke 11 ch. 40-52 maz read by AnnaJohnson, followed fy prayer.
Tests were given in response to roll-call.
- Beautiful solo. minutes of previous meeting were accepted as read.
-Chairman of Program can. related their wnik had been attended to and the programs now ready, teammitte was appointed To Pave, hold -
and extend the money naized for Kitchen and dining room necessities If the Church. also have control of
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the same , Committe as follows Ella Winslow, Lydia Hiatt, Dorothy Suther and Lida Mendenhall. Tings Business" subject of the first lesson for the year was an instructive Person barrie Seale having change. some discussion followed.
Collection x2 Adjourned with player by Gla Smithson Oatley, Pres. Annajohnson Sie Lida Mendenhall.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met. Get 10-1913, at the home of Lida Mindenhol. with 18 members presant . A moter was made that Mus. bland Haworth take the place of ArmaJohnson (who has moved to California) as president. the motion was carried.
The opening any "Blessed Assurance. Bible message by may bacter led in prayer ty. Mary Boque .
Roll call - responded to by texts minutes of last meeting read and accepted. The chairman of the car. for the reef tim given for our president Coma Johnson gave a report. A motion was made that the fence
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of The reception be laid out of the treasurer y, motion was carried. I motion prevailed that bunie Fowler act as Press suft.
Mes. Naturia Pizza had charge of the lesson. The executive can and chairman of program Com, were instructed to appoint a social com. To have charge of public meetings and social gatherings, They duties to bequin as som as appointed if motion to adjourned prevailed, the remainder of the program to be left over for next meeting Bird by many Ratliff
bol. 62 Pres. black Haworth Jeey Lida Mendenhalli.
Report of Ev. com. Anointed the following to act as social em for public meetings and social gatherings bi. Mirtle Winetour, Ella Winslow, Mer Hall, Many Childs, Mittel Hollings- worth and ada mom bh. Aufestiment ean. Lydia Hiatt Elle Ratliff, Bessie Holder and Native Rich
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The home of Varan Luther nv 6-1/3 Verty were given in the timing of the meeting followed by a season of Prayer. Roll-Death- Responder to by a few naming a lionar board .!!
minutes were read and accepted ... I motion was made and carried that the report of the Executive em. Re accepted.
Cuessie Fowler was released as Pers Jith and Min. Naich farger was affainted To take her Place.
discussion L'an all day missemang meeting of The - Church which was left with the ev. can. To plan Rov Person was conducted by Etta Bell einbesticampaigning for the Ring. having that the task idueating and interesting The felice af Rame, reste Faiseine on Mover's Organizations. 5.5- comethe restru Pier fortheday Lida mendenhall Sein,
A very successful and interesting meeting was held at the church in the afternoon
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Dece 6-1713 Society in enmeeting with the Home Bezcionarpacientes met in all day meeting at the much
The foundon being spent in work and descrusing some plans for the future With the mural program canned but in The efter moon, which abend with singing. The Morningfait in Breaking Muz fromvenice Felsay read 14 ch. of Roman followed by a number of short hinweis. Roll call was given in certaines to the question Did you add a member to your society the past year.
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1 Minutes of fireve and meeting were accepted as 1 read The secretun was asked to add a note to the minutes of the Public meeting at the church which was well at. tended and very interesting through out the meeting with different exercises.
A motion was made and cancel that soit he taken from the treasury to meet the evidence of the meiling Amation was made and ederied that a note of love and sympatig resent
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from this meeting to ma fille" Sertt, whose heart is now so sad from the loss of her beloved company mus alda moon spoke of the garments that piece on hand to the need in charitable work as needed, Also a number of handkerchicks that had been left at the church.
mation was made and carried that the handkerchief be sent to Southland college.
The home mission commette was asked. to look of the the same.
may Scott and Louvenia Pelaay well afforiented to take subscriptions for the Missionary Advocate,
di was taken by cansent that the Home mission can work in connection with the work com. If the Gio. . A table on home missions was given by Miss Dorothy Luther. The lesson was conducted by StezabethRech Myrtle Winslow gove a few items from the missionary Advocate. Elle Winslow read a letter from Emma Phillippe and Ora Winslow read a
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Liane Anna B.Woodard, matron I Southland college, both were much appreciated. Collection was 1,40 motion of adj-hvala iniel Milion offering prayer 'est ce. calle in benall of nies Lille Sert Pela. Mes. Elarabraworth Dieu Lida Mendenhall.
Jan. 2-14, - The Moment Cocción Missionary Society net at the name of Sydie Heath On account of fad weather the meeting was veux small. Re Pres. Mix. Clara Haworth could not he fezant in account of ill ness, and the secretary was asked to take her place ..
Bible message from John 13 tt was sind by Lida Mendenhall, followed. ref sident fraces as was surgested in the Force of the moreand. Roll call- responded For! meine te of Receme meeting read and adopted Some discussion followed as to another all-day mies Ella Minulou Rad Min2 2, 2 20
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she substituting for hay Scott who was sincable to be fuerant .. Collection was , 25.0 Bendby Mus Harshlarger Pres for the day Rida Mendenhall Lecy = Lica Mendenhall
The M. F.m. S. met in an all day meeting at the Friends chwich. Fet 6-1914. The fore noon being spent in work and the regular business meeting. in the afternoon, Which offered by sing Sing "I love to Tell the Story" led Thy miss. Seara Boque with Natura Riggs at the organ.
Bible message - Lim dieta 3ch /-18 was read by Mar Harenbarger followed. the silent prayer for the officers of the weiche wir tanen ringer vocalizing.
minutes of the last two meetings week ritad and adopted.
A motion was made and carried that Mes Haworth give a message of love and sympathy to Mes ed Harvey. mese Melding read a little note on missionary work followed by a splendid with
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I mitten was made and sawed that Not new member ve given "missionary work in generel.
ist was taken ity-consent Faut mes Haworth . he a delegate to the Tri- finial boulevard to be held at huner ·In hay.
A motion was made and causes That the Jevs houses of I've day be haid from
Mur. Praw and Pearl Bulles 20mq- "Bart. They Bread man The Waters .122. Neu Seatt Rad change I the Person mira Bella Winslow gave a sint Fata in precar
each ad mat sketches on
Vi. Pacz, war metruwerd to Fall an- af ree allaun moving at a suite the time. Ableetin was 11.15 Bend. hu
nur. Pillée Scott
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march 6-1914. The M.F. h. S. met at the Theme of May Seatt. The meeting offered with instrumental marie- by Mus Albert Hall. Bita message tek 3 - 30-42 was read by Angilina Pearson followed by a season of prayer. Minuter wal adopted as read. Ms. Haworth selected her visit to his: Ed Harvey " who is very ill . " There was some discussion of the organization al a name missionary society"?
A letter was read from hus. Charles Street Felling of their need in the school. of the Southland . A can . was affounted to societ and which was as follows Quis Winslow Natura Rigan and Ella Winslow,
Wicz Metara Haworth May Scott and Ella Ratliff were appointed to write cards to the sick and shutting in betal of the society, Collection was "3" Miss serra Boque Rang- veur Maritifulle "Think the King !! Secretary was asked to inform Muncie Mi'S, as to our delegate to the conference Many Boque conducted the lesson, subject. "I'll ing the King anny"
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I motion was made and carried that Au2. May- Scott -he afforinted -Iterative sufit. Max. , Valeria Rigga read a few items from the "Home missionary-paper. motion of adforment prevailed.
Pues Placa Haworth Prez ·- Lido Mendenhall Seey.
April 3-1914 The M For. I. net at The Time of Mar. Malaria Riges meeting was opened by sending "Fear : the Grové" ad la Herra Boque. Devotional My Ruth Gelis the 17 th, John being read, Printle Winter V-leading i prayed.
Minutes DePart meeting invece-cer ( and alltid Quartet Lang, heather Previne Deal. This can to look after this rich and vaut in ac costed 36 Jul sent. i mourn, was made and rerread that Levhence i samme he said con tie
Lea Minskar rebate that " 12,00 had Jean sen't to nur. Beaches About to He wel in the sidsel in The truth,
March 7, 1918. Bible message : Galatians 6:1-16 May Wood. Toled by prayer by angelina Pearsont. Minutes of previous meeting accepted as read. Roll call by locating a city in the Maprerum country. Lesson by Mary Wood. O. Home Vilision Angers:2
Pearson. arrangemento Baird offering to be made seventil day at Quarterly filleting Dismissed by lily-rate collection /H ?!
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3, Maggie Querman, Elizabeth Generelt, Ruth. Angi Pearson Mary Elvira Purea ·
Indus Nsx Pennington Elizabeth Pickard, Na Gresmall. Many Ratliff Ella Sarah Reader Elizabeth Ruch. Ima Reale.
Carrie " München Sell
Emma Kert imany Levit. mildred Chine,. .
omen Citu Dupla Jones Den Horas.
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The meeting varas again favored by inother selection him the quartet.
Mas. Myitle Winslow Rad charge of the tirson.
Letter from na Ratliff in baba and Juls. Anna Johnson of California weil read and much appreciated. may Seatt spoke of the flowers sent her Ed Harvey during her illness. motion of adj. prevailed.
Mez Claca Haworth- Fres. Lida Mendenhall -Sily.
may pk 1914 - The Womena Foreign missionary Society met at the home of Milcent Hairley, meeting opened with a versetrong, mes. drain Steghall icad the Bible message giving a nice talk in connection with the reading, followed by several short prayers.
A quartet composed of han. Shaw Lucile Hiatt Prince Fowler and Pearl Buller Sang Win a Soul to ferus. minutes of previous meeting were adopted as read
54 moved and carried that the Program commite the appointed - Elle Winslow Lydia Collection, 3.4# Miatt and forthine Loyd web named by the Pier as ta nominating committe to retire and select names for this canmitte, which 12 as the following - Clara Haworth Myrtle Winslow mes. Shaw bressie Fowler and Pearl Bulli.
Ten dollars was reported sent to Nathan and Esther Frame.
Carrie Seale had charge of the lesson subject- The King's Treasury. The lesson was followed by some queving Their experience of their faith in frayer. 33 members were fuerant motion of adjournment to vailed mitch milicent Hairley ofper- ing frayer. "Allara Hawriti - Pres. - idamundentall - frey
Heine 1 -19/h The i, OF M. i met of the Tome of Man mata Buller 3 Lening song - "Heif Somebody Today" Llevotemelto Bby Viana MendaroFollowed
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by a very earnest season of prayer. Piano solo- By Lin Pearl Blueller. Roll call - Responded to by texte. Reduction war . 4 0.3.0#
Lesson was given by many Dicks - subject "The Kings Business"
Report of the Trienial Convention held at muncie was given by mus. Haworth. myrtle Winslow and others. motion of adjourment. Pris. ClaraHaworth Grey Sida Mendenhall.
No July meeting held .
The Womans Foreign Firznany Society met of the Freinds Bruch Jugi 7-1914 Opening song-"Bringing in the hlave" Cel by Miss - Leora Bogue . Dorothy - Luther - conducted the Bible herzon and offered frayer. After Which- 'of love to tell the Story" was und minutes of last meeting was read and accepted Programm com. could not rekort in füll is programs for the year had not bien !received.
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Ella Winslow and mir tankbanged were chose To send for the new book. "both Have and Foreign" for study for the coming years !!
lavie Seale Dlow her father and Mana Perrel were appointed by the Pres. ara nominativo can. En reorganizado Collection was. 3.0!
Leaf- by Sura Noworth und Evelyn Winslow The leader being abient the lesson was? amittel
The addren that was given at the Trivial Printing hair was read by Brigitte Mimlow and ofthe ...
Motion I edpourmment prevailed Ster which a social Pour for mar entryed byall. Pier. nur ledare Hur. vital Fila been 'en fall.
Re Manaus Foreign menzionare Society, inch at the home of Gra Nimlow- 9 - 4 - 14 Where The Leads I'll Follow" was rung at the offering. mary Boque read the scripture lesson for Towed in mayer by James Vichurn iniventes of last meeting were adopted as read.
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Taken by carrent that the Pres. and Sely. he at liberty to make an order on the Reasoning with out wait ing for the society to take action. Some discussion as to the reading of the minutes of The Trienal Convention held recently in munce.
dt was taken by emient that the : Program com. decide.
miss Vick Pearce gave the report of the nominating can. on reorganization as follows, Pres. Mis. Elizabeth Rush Seeu and Zwarmer- Lida Mendenhall. Jiho Vill Paz and ch. of Litature com. Ella Winslow
2 nd Nice Pres, and bh. of social can. Evelyn Itall.
3 rd Will Pres, and bhi of music can . Natura Rigga,
A motion was made by Myrtle Winslow that the report be accepted. Taken by consen't that the program can. take charge of the meeting at this time as the Pier. could not remain through. out the meeting. Mes. Haworth expressed her appreciation of the kindness she had received from
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The members of the society and the society expressed their regret in giving wind has Haworth. A child in the midst " was the subject of the lesson- myrtle Maislow having charge.
A very interesting review of the int Ich , of the Home mission any book : Felling of the life of the Indians-was given by Intins Pearl Buller. minic by Mins Serra Boque. Collection 45 cents ..
The meeting was dismissed by a nicht of frasier by mary Bogail. Pres. Mir lelara Nawork Jeży Sida Mendenhall.
The Woman Foreign Society met at the name of mes. Shaw Get. 9-1914. meeting opened by singing "A Little bit of love Devotional was initiated by mis. dave Richerson reading Proverbs 31 ch-3+15-31 followed by praved. minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted. The heavens report for the year was accepted as read.
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Some discussion concerning og the all day meeting. minutes of the Orunial Gavvention was read and discussed.
Ella Winslow had charge of the lesson subject- Child life
Solo by Mes. Shaw with me evelyn Hall. at the franc.
Collection 6.9 cents.
motion of adj prevailed. Prez. mr. Elizabeth Rush Sexy Lida mendenhall:
Report of treasurer In 1912 - 1914-
Balance on hand from_last year - - $1.98 Amount of collection for the year 7.13
Expenditures
Flowers for sick and funeral 2.15- barch fer rick and shut ins - - .3.8 Programs 90 -
Expend of public meetings .
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Total -. 7-07
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The M.In. é. a French chrich met in an all day meeting of the church For3-18 Skewing song "Help "Somebody to day" Bible reading from 128 Pralin by Mary Patliti led in prayer by milecent Haising, followed by ano this song Roll-call - Responded to by naming a child of the Bible .
minutes of previous meeting accepted as read.
A row of clothing was hacked to send To South land college estimated at $50.00
After some discussion encuning, the dues for the work of the Missionary Union. A motion was made and carried That the quarle.in suchrenten 1
: ant Take the amount the from the othering of each member. Collection "1,80%
A very interesting lesson was conducted by Gra Minelow-subject & child in christian and non christian Romer Elizabeth Rush gave a report of truth and
A letter was want from Emma tout ·Felling of the need of the South land
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and asking aid, Gra Winslow, was acked to look after the same. "Sunshine in your heart, Ir day' meeting was dismissed by the Mighah Bend, Pres. Elizabeth Rush Jiey Lida mendenhall. -
The M. F. m. S. met at the home of mes. James Phillipp Dec 10-1914. Devotional was conducted by Ruth Peacock reading from the 31 of Proverbs. followed by a short season of prayer. Roll call- Responded to by naming a chris- Lian bible home.
minutes of fuevious meeting ( of the a little correction was adopted.
herson was conducted by Dorothy Luther and mary Hicks,
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Some discussion - encouraging The memo Les to take the Missionary Advocate and may: Scott was appointed to take subscriptions, Bend-mary blicks. Pres fatheday Ella Einlow Sera Fan Lida mendenhall
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The WFh& met at the name of mysite Mimlow- Jan-8- 19:25- 18 chapter of matthew was read by martha Sell, followed by a season of prayer. Solo- By Gla Smithson Oatley. Roll call - Responded to by texts with the word joy :
minutes of previous meeting accepted as read A letter from South Land college Iwas read thanking the women for the christmas boy which they had received
A committe was appointed to look after holding a market for the purpose of aiding Enthe Band of Uvidia Lean, as follows- Ella Hachett lavie Scale Souvenia Pelsay Valina Riggs and Jurie Vow ttc, Carrie Seale. Person. By Burrice Fowler and Niture Riggs, I motion was made by mepatte Winslow to have flowersent To tivo Rush. and may barter. The motion was carried and myrtle him to and may Seatt were asked to look the Lame. Bend. Elija Davia Pues .- Ella Minlow Sier - Lida mendenhall.
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Noman's Foreign mor chary Society of ·Friends church met at the name of Ellen barcy Fet. 6th,-1915. Cafering song- "All it ail the Power of Jesuskann" Bitte message - matthew 18 -10-14 read by hustle Winslow followed.
by a season of prayer. Solo By Mrs. Other Than. minutes of previous meeting read and Padofted ..
Taken by consent that the- Smith-Hughes Bill'on the question of federal censorship of motion picture film he endorsed on be half of the society Emma Scoll, May Scott, Aletta Harsh- farger and horse Show well named as a committe to serve at the next all day meeting. Collection. 3.0%
Ella Hackett had charge of the lesson- "subject ." The build at work." mes. Harshbarger gave account of our mission work in letuna!
Some discussion concerning the market to be given soon for the future of riding Esther Band of India and the name of my , the Winslow was added to the car . Band , Ellen bary Prez, Ella Windows - Sede Lila Mendenhall
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The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met in an all day meeting at the Chinch march Sich - 19/bt The day was spent in , sewing for the needy of the town - A short. Business session was held in the afternoon. mary Borque reading the Bible message and offered prayer. minutes of herown were read alsotwo letters were read from the Senate and House of Representatives in re- fly to the Bills that were signed on behalf of the society on the question of Federal beenbor shif of motion Lietine films.
The Person was given by Arlette Harshlay bienie Fowler could not be fuerant Her Lafer was read by Elizabeth Rush. Two comforts and five dieved were made during the day and twelve garments. mended - Collection #8d
meeting disieved by a word of prayer Pies Elizabeth Rush Sidy -Sida Mendenhall
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