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Story May 17, 1943

The Ypsilanti Daily Press

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan

What is this article about?

Well-attended Washtenaw County Federation of Women's Clubs meeting at Saline Methodist Church featured elections, reports, a patriotic skit, talks on wartime mental health and home gardening, and music. Officers elected included Mrs. A. E. Armstrong as president and Mrs. Harvey Woodbury as treasurer. 66 attendees from 16 clubs.

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Federation of Women Meeting Well Attended

Among Ypsilanti women who attended the Washtenaw County Federation of Women's Clubs in the Saline Methodist Church Saturday were Mrs. J. E. Quackenbush, Mrs. Harry P. Church and Mrs. J. K. Chase from the Woman's Study Club; Mrs. J. M. Hover, Ladies' Literary Club; and Mrs. Harvey Woodbury, county treasurer, from the Research and Summit Study Clubs; Mrs. James Beach, Spencer Club.

At the business meeting opening at 10 o'clock, officers for the ensuing year were elected. Mrs. A. E. Armstrong, Ann Arbor, was elected president, and Mrs. Harvey Woodbury, was reelected treasurer. Annual reports and reports of work committees were read.

Luncheon was served at noon and in the afternoon the Saline Woman's Club presented a patriotic skit entitled "And Truth Goes Marching On." Dr. I. Metzger of the State Hospital gave a talk on "Mental Health in War Time." and Henry Burgess, a teacher in the Saline schools, gave a talk on home gardening. Miss Nina K. Preston, Ann Arbor, explained about the nurses scholarship and Mrs. Charles Jordin, Saline, reviewed the state convention in Jackson in March.

Vocal and instrumental music interspersed the talks. The new officers for the year were introduced. Sixty-six were in attendance representing 16 clubs in the county.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Women S Clubs Federation Meeting Officer Election Patriotic Skit Wartime Mental Health Home Gardening

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. J. E. Quackenbush Mrs. Harry P. Church Mrs. J. K. Chase Mrs. J. M. Hover Mrs. Harvey Woodbury Mrs. James Beach Mrs. A. E. Armstrong Dr. I. Metzger Henry Burgess Miss Nina K. Preston Mrs. Charles Jordin

Where did it happen?

Saline Methodist Church, Washtenaw County

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Key Persons

Mrs. J. E. Quackenbush Mrs. Harry P. Church Mrs. J. K. Chase Mrs. J. M. Hover Mrs. Harvey Woodbury Mrs. James Beach Mrs. A. E. Armstrong Dr. I. Metzger Henry Burgess Miss Nina K. Preston Mrs. Charles Jordin

Location

Saline Methodist Church, Washtenaw County

Event Date

Saturday

Story Details

Ypsilanti women attended the Washtenaw County Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. Officers were elected, including Mrs. A. E. Armstrong as president and Mrs. Harvey Woodbury as treasurer. Reports were read, luncheon served, a patriotic skit presented, talks given on mental health in wartime, home gardening, nurses scholarship, and state convention review. Music interspersed the program. 66 attendees from 16 clubs.

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