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July 6, 1929
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Mrs. John F. Sipple, president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs, visited Skagway on July 2, entertained by the local Women's Club with tours, lunch, dinner, and an open house program praising their library work.
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SKAGWAY WOMEN ENTERTAIN HEAD OF FEDERATION
(By MRS. J. H. HASKIN)
SKAGWAY, July 3.-The President of the National Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. John F. Sipple, of Baltimore, Maryland, arrived in Skagway Tuesday, July 2. She was met at the boat by a committee from the Skagway Women's Club, Mrs. V. L. Sparks, Mrs. Frank Nefsy, Mrs. Clara Dedman, Mrs. Harriet Pullen and Mrs. Louise Corbet of the Kodiak Club.
Mrs. Pullen entertained Mrs. Sipple and the committee, also Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Ganty, Mrs. Vandewall, Mrs. McCan and Mrs. Rasmussen at lunch at the Pullen House. After which they visited the following places of interest: The Curio shops, the flower gardens, the tame fish, Soapy Smith's grave and the Public library.
Mrs. Sipple and Mrs. Corbet were the honored guests of Mrs. Dedman, together with the executive board of the Women's Club, who are Mrs. V. L. Sparks, president; Mrs. Henry Dedman, vice-president; Mrs. S. M. Hanson, secretary; Mrs. Frank Nefsy, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Frank Simons, treasurer; Mrs. Clara A. Dedman, courtesy chairman; Mrs. F. H. Haskin, publicity chairman, at 6 o'clock dinner at the Golden North Hotel.
In the evening the Club held open house in honor of Mrs. Sipple, the following program was enjoyed by a large group:
Piano solo, by Miss Mary Pullen; introduction of Mrs. Sipple, by Mrs. Sparks. Mrs. Sipple spoke on the origin and growth of Women's clubs and the aim of the General Federation for the coming year. She also gave a very interesting description of the headquarters at Washington, D. C., particularly the department set aside for Alaska. Mrs. Sipple praised the work of the Skagway Women's Club in maintaining the Public Library, and was very pleased with the club house. The closing number of the program was, "Alaska, My Alaska," sung by all the ladies.
A lunch was served by the Executive Board after which Mrs. Clara A. Dedman presented Mrs. Sipple with an Alaska Totem picture, painted by V. L. Sparks, of Skagway, Alaska.
Mrs. Sipple departed on the Dorothy Alexander for her home in Baltimore, Md., in the evening.
(By MRS. J. H. HASKIN)
SKAGWAY, July 3.-The President of the National Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. John F. Sipple, of Baltimore, Maryland, arrived in Skagway Tuesday, July 2. She was met at the boat by a committee from the Skagway Women's Club, Mrs. V. L. Sparks, Mrs. Frank Nefsy, Mrs. Clara Dedman, Mrs. Harriet Pullen and Mrs. Louise Corbet of the Kodiak Club.
Mrs. Pullen entertained Mrs. Sipple and the committee, also Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Ganty, Mrs. Vandewall, Mrs. McCan and Mrs. Rasmussen at lunch at the Pullen House. After which they visited the following places of interest: The Curio shops, the flower gardens, the tame fish, Soapy Smith's grave and the Public library.
Mrs. Sipple and Mrs. Corbet were the honored guests of Mrs. Dedman, together with the executive board of the Women's Club, who are Mrs. V. L. Sparks, president; Mrs. Henry Dedman, vice-president; Mrs. S. M. Hanson, secretary; Mrs. Frank Nefsy, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Frank Simons, treasurer; Mrs. Clara A. Dedman, courtesy chairman; Mrs. F. H. Haskin, publicity chairman, at 6 o'clock dinner at the Golden North Hotel.
In the evening the Club held open house in honor of Mrs. Sipple, the following program was enjoyed by a large group:
Piano solo, by Miss Mary Pullen; introduction of Mrs. Sipple, by Mrs. Sparks. Mrs. Sipple spoke on the origin and growth of Women's clubs and the aim of the General Federation for the coming year. She also gave a very interesting description of the headquarters at Washington, D. C., particularly the department set aside for Alaska. Mrs. Sipple praised the work of the Skagway Women's Club in maintaining the Public Library, and was very pleased with the club house. The closing number of the program was, "Alaska, My Alaska," sung by all the ladies.
A lunch was served by the Executive Board after which Mrs. Clara A. Dedman presented Mrs. Sipple with an Alaska Totem picture, painted by V. L. Sparks, of Skagway, Alaska.
Mrs. Sipple departed on the Dorothy Alexander for her home in Baltimore, Md., in the evening.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Womens Clubs
Skagway Visit
Federation President
Social Entertainment
Public Library
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. John F. Sipple
Mrs. V. L. Sparks
Mrs. Frank Nefsy
Mrs. Clara Dedman
Mrs. Harriet Pullen
Mrs. Louise Corbet
Mrs. Henry Dedman
Mrs. S. M. Hanson
Mrs. Frank Simons
Mrs. F. H. Haskin
Miss Mary Pullen
Where did it happen?
Skagway, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. John F. Sipple
Mrs. V. L. Sparks
Mrs. Frank Nefsy
Mrs. Clara Dedman
Mrs. Harriet Pullen
Mrs. Louise Corbet
Mrs. Henry Dedman
Mrs. S. M. Hanson
Mrs. Frank Simons
Mrs. F. H. Haskin
Miss Mary Pullen
Location
Skagway, Alaska
Event Date
July 2 3
Story Details
Mrs. Sipple arrives in Skagway, greeted by Women's Club committee, entertained with lunch, tours of local sites, dinner, open house program where she speaks on federation and praises local club, receives gift, and departs.