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May 13, 1926
The Dermott News
Dermott, Chicot County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
The W.C.T.U. District No. 3 Convention was held in Dermott on May 7, 1926, presided by Mrs. J. N. Robertson. Sessions included business, programs on child welfare by Mrs. Grisham, an address by Mr. Thad Rowden, a gold medal contest won by Amelia Simpson, and closed with a World Flag demonstration by Mrs. Jennie Carr Pittman.
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W. C. T. U. CONVENTION HERE LAST WEEK
The W. C. T. U. District No. 3 Convention met in Dermott May 7th, 1926, with Mrs. J. N. Robertson of Monticello presiding.
The morning session was devoted to business.
Very interesting programs were rendered afternoon and evening.
One of the outstanding features of the afternoon program was a talk on child welfare by Mrs. Grisham, state supervisor of Red Cross nurses. Mr. Thad Rowden, state Federal Law Enforcement officer, delivered an interesting address at the night session.
The gold medal contest was won by Amelia Simpson of Wilmot. The convention was closed in an impressive manner with the World Flag demonstration conducted by Mrs. Jennie Carr Pittman, State President. State officers present were Mesdames Jennie Carr Pittman, Eugenia Hineman and Sallie B. Hays.
The W. C. T. U. District No. 3 Convention met in Dermott May 7th, 1926, with Mrs. J. N. Robertson of Monticello presiding.
The morning session was devoted to business.
Very interesting programs were rendered afternoon and evening.
One of the outstanding features of the afternoon program was a talk on child welfare by Mrs. Grisham, state supervisor of Red Cross nurses. Mr. Thad Rowden, state Federal Law Enforcement officer, delivered an interesting address at the night session.
The gold medal contest was won by Amelia Simpson of Wilmot. The convention was closed in an impressive manner with the World Flag demonstration conducted by Mrs. Jennie Carr Pittman, State President. State officers present were Mesdames Jennie Carr Pittman, Eugenia Hineman and Sallie B. Hays.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Wctu Convention
Dermott
Child Welfare
Gold Medal Contest
World Flag Demonstration
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. J. N. Robertson
Mrs. Grisham
Mr. Thad Rowden
Amelia Simpson
Mrs. Jennie Carr Pittman
Eugenia Hineman
Sallie B. Hays
Where did it happen?
Dermott
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. J. N. Robertson
Mrs. Grisham
Mr. Thad Rowden
Amelia Simpson
Mrs. Jennie Carr Pittman
Eugenia Hineman
Sallie B. Hays
Location
Dermott
Event Date
May 7th, 1926
Story Details
The convention featured business sessions, programs on child welfare and law enforcement, a gold medal contest won by Amelia Simpson, and closed with a World Flag demonstration.