Ladies Aid Society 1916-1931

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Who's responsible?: Temple Emanuel Archives (Repository)
How much has been digitized?: This collection has been digitized in its entirety.
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Topics: North Carolina
Religion and Churches
Jewish History
Subject headings: Temple Emanuel (Greensboro, N. C.)
Jews -- North Carolina -- Greensboro -- History
Temples -- North Carolina -- Greensboro -- History
Synagogues -- North Carolina -- Greensboro -- History
Contributing Institution: Temple Emanuel Archives

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Mr. R. J. Douglas gave a lecture on Greensboro history. The Blind and Deaf Committee would be absorbed by the Social Welfare Committee. Flannes were sent to the Rest Cottage and a Sewing Committee was to start knitting caps for the Red Cross.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Meeting began with a solo from Mrs. Caldwell. Began the year's new program, "Our City Government," with a talk from Mr. Robert Mosely. Fundraising within the circles are successful and garments are being made for the Red Cross. Mrs. Arno of the City Libraries spoke about the Library's efforts to establish patient libraries in local hospitals.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; The meeting discussed the Australian Ballet and the 6th grade school achievement that was to come before the NC State Legislature. Mrs. Sidney Stern asked that old clothing be collected to be sent to Russia to help some relatives of a local family. The council was asked to send delegates to the Fourth Conference on Peace on January 14-17 in Washington, and vote to hold the National Council of Jewish Women Triennial in January 1930. The Sewing Committee reports they sent articles of clothing and linens to the Red Cross, Farm School, and Hadassah Milk Fund. The meeting ended with a program of famous Jewish men and women.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; The Council discussed the conference between English Prime Minister Ramsay McDonald and President Herbert Hoover at Rapidan Camp and what the conference meant for furthering the Peace Committee's mission. The Council was successful in placing 22 college students in homes for the Holy Days. The Council also discussed support of immigrants at Ellis Island, the Sophie Einstein Fund, and Red Cross creation of "Christian" bags for the military. The Council continued to prepare for the Triennial and Atlantic Section's annual conference in Cumberland, Maryland on November 5-6. The meeting ended with Grace VanDyke Moore from the North Carolina College for Women giving a presentation on the benefits of an early music education.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; The meeting opened with a discussion of current events of Jewish interest, such as the work of Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein. The Council went through their charitable efforts which included aid to the Guildford County Sanitorium and Travelers Aid. The Council also voted to oppose the implication of the calendar so that they will not affect the Holy Days and Sabbath. The meeting ended with North Carolina College for Women Professor Dr. Ruth Colling's presentation on "Prenatal and Infant Care."

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; The Council discussed President Herbert Hoover's trip to London and steps toward peace. Major highlights include an investigation into the Rest Cottage and the upcoming B'nai B'rith meeting in the Temple's assembly room.

: Annual May luncheon minutes, Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Annual luncheon meeting of the National Council of Jewish women to celebrate the end of the fiscal year and the change of officers. President J. W. Cone gave a speech discussing loyalty of the incoming officers and the need to have high attendance among council members. Each subcommittee provided a summary of the council's accomplishments and community involvement. The Committee on Peace announced its major interest for the year was the World Court, Causes and Cure of War, and the London Naval Conference to discuss disarmament. To end the meeting the Program Committee held an old council picture conference.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Typed minutes for the regular general body meeting of the Council of Jewish Women. The minutes mostly summarize the committee's summer activities including aid to the Red Cross. The minutes also discuss the upcoming Geneva Disarmament Conference, aid to the Tubercular Sanitorium, and the Junior Council, which is sending two delegates to the National meeting. Community Co-operation invited Greensboro Mayor Paul C. Lindley to give a presentation on "Community Progress."

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Council of Jewish Women regular general body meeting. The members' male friends and family were allowed to attend. The minutes note the Council's contributions to the Red Cross, the Hadassah Milk Fund, groceries for a local family, America Pro-Falasha Committee, and the Palestine Lighthouse Committee. The council also discussed upcoming bills on immigration, nationalization, birth control, and unemployment. The minutes include a summary of a presentation on " The Peace Movement and Its Progress" given by Harriet Elliott, Dean of Students at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, and a list of members who took part in the "A Quiet Game" playlet presented by the Council.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Typed meeting minutes for the regular general body meeting and Chanukah celebration of the Greensboro Chapter of the Council of Jewish Women. The meeting started with a small summary of the Council's lighting of Four Chanukah lights, traditional blessings, and a small program titled "Jewish Symbols and Ceremonies." The council then discussed reports from the Cleveland Section of the National Council, the Community Co-operation Committee's volunteer clerical work, assistance with the Community Chest Drive, and holiday programs for charities for sick children. There was an announcement of the National Council of Jewish Women 40th Anniversary Convention in Detroit on March 27 through April 1, 1932, and National Field Secretary Sarah Landman's visit to the Greensboro chapter on January 20, 1932.

: Minutes of the Greensboro Section of the National Council of Jewish Women; Typed minutes with notes in blue pen for the regular general body meeting of the Council of Jewish Women. The minutes summarize a presentation given by Greensboro City Manager I. C. Brower on " Material Relief and Unemployment." The council discussed how members should handle and deposit money, volunteer work at local charitable institutions, the plan to send delegates to the Cause and Cure of War Convention, and reported on current international events. The Peace Committee also read a report on the Geneva Peace Conference from Mary Anna Woolley, President of Holyoke College and US Representative. The council votes to invite Professor Van Densen to give a lecture on Birth Control and held a discussion on the National Council's Jones Bill to reduce membership fees.

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