Women's Troop Train Service Railroad Y.M.C.A., St. Louis, Missouri, meeting minutes - 1918-1920
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Troop Train Service Railroad Y M C A St. Louis Missouri 1918 – 1919 – Presented to [Missouri] Historical Society by Louise Salmon Bailey – Secretary (1941)
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Boy o’Mine. By EDGAR A. GUEST. BOY o’ mine, boy o’mine, this is my prayer for you, This is my dream and my thought and my care for you: Strong be the spirit which dwells in the breast of you, Never may folly or shame get the best of you; You shall be tempted in fancied security, But make no choice that is stained with impurity. BOY o’ mine, time shall command of you Thought from the brain of you, work from the hand of you; Voices of pleasure shall whisper and call to you, Luring you far from the hard tasks that fall to you; Then as you’re meeting life’s bitterest test of men. BOY o’ mine, boy o’ mine singing your way along, Cling to your laughter and cheerfully play along; Kind to your neighbor be, offer your hand to him, You shall grow great as your heart shall expand to him; But when for victory sweet you are fighting there, Know what your record of life you are writing there. BOY o’mine, boy o’ mine, this is my prayer for you: Never may shame pen one line of despair for you, Never may conquest or glory mean all to you, Cling to your honor Whatever shall fall to you, Rather than victory, rather than fame to you, Choose to be true and let nothing bring shame to you. Copyright, 1920, by Edgar A. guest.
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The Unknown Dead By EDGAR A. GUEST they were not nameless on the day When duty summoned them away; In that despairing, fateful hour When tyranny let loose its power And hurled its blows at free-born men, Not one of these was “unknown” then. WE knew them when they volunteered, We knew them on the day we cheered And hailed them as they marched away To keep the faith and save the day; They were not unidentified When the gray transport took the tide. ALONG battle lines of France, In many a red, grim circumstance When Flanders’ sky was lit with flames, Top-sergeants read aloud their names, And they responded to the call- But that was when we knew them all. THEY were not sent as men unknown into the shell swept battle zone, And when they made their final stand and heard their leader’s last command, ‘Twas not as nameless men they died – That truth should not be swept aside. HONOR these glorious unknown! Let Freedom keep them as her own. Death left them nameless, but we live In peace by all they dared to give. What though their names from us are hid, shall we forget the deeds they did? (Copyright, 1921, By Edgar A. Guest.)
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Minutes Train Service [Committee] Union Station Railroad Department: St. Louis Young Mens Christian Association [July 16, 1918] – The initial meeting of the Train Service Committee of the Union Station Railroad. Department of the Y-M-C-A- was held in the auditorium of the Association Building on Tuesday July 16th 1918 at three oclock. Thirty seven ladies were present – The meeting was presided over by Mrs. John Vimont – Chairman Mrs Reubrus Humphrey was appointed Secretary Pro-Tem- This being the first meeting of the committee a discussion was held concerning items of general interest a number of suggestions were made which are recorded below - First – concerning the uniform worn by the members of the Train Service Committee - It was suggested that the
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Ladies wear a black straw hat with white Train Service band - a band also to be worn around the left arm. Second – The ladies were asked to be on time – The morning committee serving from 9 A M to 3 P. M. and the afternoon committee coming on duty at 3 P.M. and serving until 9.P.M. In case of emergency if a member is unable to report for duty she should notify the Chairman – There are to be not less than five women serving in the Hut. during each period. The Captain is to have the key to the locker. During the luncheon hour it must be so arranged that there are always at least two ladies on duty in the Hut. Third – The duties of the Train Lunch Committee consist of two separate things That of meeting the train – and bringing the troops over to the Huts and being responsible for the hospitality during their stay in the Huts.
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Mention was made of the apparent friendly feeling existing between the Red Cross and the Y-M-C-A- as it has been shown in the yards The Committee was informed that it would be necessary to wait until another meeting of the Red Cross Society was held before the YMCA could obtain a shelter of their own in which to wait for trains in the yards Fourth – It was suggested that any controversy arising in the Hut should be referred to Mrs. Vimont, who in turn would refer the matter to Mr. Fischer the executive secretary of the Army Department - and then if a question still existed in their minds about the proper course to pursue the matter would be taken to Dr. Humphrey - This course is to be followed in all matters about which there is any difficulty – The ladies have been requested not to go in the canteen unless personally incited by the Captain -
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Fifth – Until the YMCA has a Hut in the yards just the Secretary and Captain are to meet the trains. There are many coaches arriving in the Union Station which are to be met by as many ladies as the Captain deems best – always leaving some members of the committee in the building to extend the hospitality of the YMCA to all entering the Hut – Suggestions – Mrs. Robert Krine suggested that the appearance of the Hut – be made more attractive by covering the chairs with chintz and buying a Crex rug and having awnings in the outside and that wicker chairs be bought – to cost $3.00 a piece - Also the box for waste in back of Hut be removed. It was also suggested that the plot – farm be removed, which is in the back of the Hut- These matters were to be referred to the War Work Committee for action -
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A motion was carried that a meeting of the Train Service Committee be held on the first Tuesday of each month – at 3P.M. In the auditorium of the Association Building at which time matters of importance are to be discussed – Statistical report for the first half of July attached hereto – Adjournment Respectfully submitted Mrs. Reubens Humphrey Recording Secretary
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Minutes Train Service [Committee] September 17th 1918. The monthly meeting of the Train Service [Committee] having been postponed from the regular date was held on September seventeenth nineteen hundred and eighteen with Mrs. Kohn Vimont Chairman presiding Present were Mesdames J. H. Brown E. H. Barstow – Howard Bailey. R A Burns Shopleigh Boyd. Davis Biggs – Lida V. Bevis C.F. Cooley W.A Cunningham. A. J. Engle C H Fische, R. B. Fairchild – George Graham A B. Goodbar – C. C. Hall. R. L. Hedges Mary Harvey – E K. Hyatt – R. D. Kaine J N Leavell – W C Little – O L. Miles – James Meuller - G. C. Martin jr – L. D. Miller E E Magill – Emmett Myers – Montague Punch T. O. Stapler – C H. Scarritt. Horace W. Loper Fait – Lee Von Charr – A P. Voglesong John Vimont – Marion E Wright – Howard Watson M. H. Walsh – and Wiscus – Allison – Barnhart Dixon – Douglas – Grant – Riddle & Thapliegh The Minutes of the previous meeting
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were read and approved and ordered filed A motion was made and carried to strike from the records a previous motion of the last meeting in reference to a certain number of meal tickets to be given to each Captain while on duty This has been taken care of in a satisfactory manner – A motion was made and carried naming Mrs. Howard Bailey permanent Secretary to fill the place of Mrs. Meyers who had been appointed pro tem - But who decided to serve longer – The ladies were proud to hear that their [committee] was first in its line, in our country and in a years service had met one thousand four hundred and ninety one trains – and served over four hundred thousand men in that time. The question of uniforms was taken up for discussion and no decision was made – captains were asked to review
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For a further conference after the close of the regular meeting – a rising vote was given to Mrs Vimont commending her for faithful – efficient and untiring service rendered as Chairman of the [committee] – Motion for adjournement made and carried Respectfully submitted Louis L. Bailey Secretary
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A special meeting of the Troop Train Service Committee called by the Chairman Mrs Vimont – was held at three oclock Friday afternoon [November 15, 1918] and was well attended considering the lateness of the notification and Epidemic of “Flu” Meeting called to order - and followed by a short talk for the Chairman expressing her appreciation of the work of her assistants – Dr. Humphrey greeted the ladies and then had representatives of Scruggs Vonderwoot and Barney show the models of the uniforms which had been approved and the only compulsory article to be purchased was a plain hat with insignia on the front. The suit dress and cape were all left optional arm brass and to be worn as usual When serving on the [committee] – Motion made and seconded to appoint a [committee] to look into the matter of having postal cards made of the
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Newly furnished corner of the Hut. Motion carried – Mrs. Scarritt selected chairman of this [committee] and she in turn to name two assistants – and a report to be made at the next meeting – Number of ladies present thirty three Mesdames – Anderson, Brown – Watson Cooley – Morey – Howard – Rich – Irvin – Biggo – Cunningham – Flanders – Grant – Mieler – Buggo Engle – Breckenridge Jones jr. Ball – Hall – Beverly Jones – Scarritt – Karine Douglas – Vooglesong- Read – Messich Vrinot – Bailey- and Misses Gehner Carleton – Riddle Barnhart White and Henhire – Motion for adjournment carried Respectfully submitted Louise S. Bailey Secretary
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December 3rd 1918 The regular monthly meeting of the Troop Train Service [Committee] was held at the R.R. Y-M-C-A- and was called to order by the chairman. Mrs. Vimont. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved – by the following ladies Mesdames Biggers, Hall, Flanders – Boyd Bailey – Beverly Jones – Hill – Roach – Engles. Bevis,Van Cleave. Mullen Tait, Leavell – Anderson – Little – Douglas Vimont – Misses Barnhart – Riddle and Allison - Motion carried to hold a luncheon at the Statler in connection with our regular monthly business meeting – and [committee] appointed to look after it – motion made & carried – that the matter of new postcards be left in the hands of Dr. Humphrey – Several ladies reported the absence of secretaries during the past few weeks which greatly handicapped the work.
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Complaint referred to Mrs. Vimont to be reported to Dr. Humphrey – Discussion as to change of hours majority failed to find fault with the seven hour shift – and no change was made - The “sunshine special” Committee serving from 7 a m to 9 a m – also agree to continue their morning hours – even if a trifle inconvenient these dark winter days - All expressed their joy on the work and glad of the opportunity to serve the brave lads in service – for the greatest ideals Adjournment – Respectfully submitted Louise S. Bailey
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January 14th 1919 - The monthly meeting for January was postponed from the 1st to the 2nd Tuesday of the month to give time for members to make reports of the Xmas work. Meeting called to order by Mrs. Vimont and first a change made in reference to the monthly luncheon at the Statler – 12 oclock in business meeting and 1230 for the luncheon – later it was found necessary to alter the date and make the date the 1st Monday of the month so the Statler Hotel Company could give us proper accomodations – a luncheon committee was appointed Ms Hall chairman & Mrs Magill & Miss. Carleton. A Speakers [committee] appointed – Miss Dixon Mrs Robert Miller – Chairman Mrs. Beverly Jones. A report made in reference to the change of plans voted on last month about luncheon – The R.R. YMCA desiring to be Hosts for January and Mr Tyler was given a rising vote
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When the members assembled in the Private banquet room – and enjoyed the delightful repast - Dr. Humphrey was ill and unable to attend and the ladies gave a rising vote to him – for the plans made for their entertainment and also the hope that he would recover his usual good health very soon – Mr Clarence Howard arrived at four oclock to address us – and he thrilled and inspired us with an able talk – and later he presented our Emergency Fund - with Liberty Bonds for $100 - and unanimously the ladies rose to their feet and gave him a cheer - and their spoken appreciation Mrs Vimont’s report of work up to the present day – was most gratifying 205.242 – Boys served on trains 197.474 –served in Hut – 1354 trains met. Reports from Christmas Tree Committee and Gifts Committee – estimated about 500 boys received stockings & gifts –
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Individual members read expressions of appreciation from personal letters received from the boys - A motion carried to name a substitute Captain in Mrs. Anderson’s place while she is ill – also a letter of sympathy to be written her by the secretary – expressing the appreciation of her untiring work for the boys – Present – Mesdames – Mazill – Hall – McKenzii B. Jones – Price – Cooley – Flanders – Rich Johns – A, Miller – H.S. Benting – Keanine Leavell – Dixon Vogelsong – Fishe Bens – Scarrett – Douglas – Myers Waldron – Irnni – Vogle – Von Cleaver – Allen – Martin – Vimont and Bailey – Missrs – Allison – Gelnes – P. Gelnes – Batnhard, Boyd – Carleton Riddle and Grant – The mentors lingered – over their usual time – as it was a love feast in conclusion – Respectfully Submitted Louise S. Bailey
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The monthly meeting of the troop Train Service [Committee] was held at the Statler Hotel Monday February 3rd [1919] Followed by the luncheon served in the Ballroom – over one hundred members and guests present – The business meeting was informal Mrs Vimont presiding – she urged the members to be more particular when serving – to wear their uniform hats and insignias – A letter was read aloud by the secretary – from Mr. Clarence Howard who seemed to be impressed favorably by the work of our [committee] – He has departed for France on a special mission – A motion carried authorizing the secretary to write a note of sympathy and send flowers to Mrs. Biggers – Letters and flowers also sent to the sick members Mrs Flonders – Mrs Anderson and Miss Aloe. The guests were assembling and they
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Were led by Mr. Staltz in singing “Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow” and then took seats a the huge table forming a hollow square – and decorated with vases of flowers – and a minature electric train operating around the table. delivering messages from the “Divisional Operator” Mrs Vimont – to her workers – A table in the center showed a small green “Hut” With flag flying – A flash light photograph was taken which will be shown in our city papers soon – Dr. Humphrey presided and after a cordial greeting turned the meeting over to Mrs. Vimont – who was assisted in sending hes messages by the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Chailton Messich – who were dressed as Western Union Messenger Boys. Mr. Gregory Kelley who was playing at the American Theatre gave a delightful and humorous talk – followed by –
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A beautiful violin solo rendered by Miss Achle who was accompanied at the piano by Mrs Achle – Mr Knight addressed the gathering and after paying tribute to the work in general - he especially mentioned “Clue” Whose wonderful co-operation With the Railroad Officials had always been so splendid – While she never lost a chance to help and work for the boys in all kinds of weather and under all circumstances and then he named this wonderful worker, our chairman – Mrs Vimont and presented her with a huge bouquet of roses from the railroad officials The principal speaker Dr. Benjamin Young in his address greatly inspired his audience to continue in the work and redouble their efforts to keep the boys now. When there is so much to be done – Great credit was given Mr Robinson
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For all decorations, Mrs Hall and her committee for the luncheon plans Miss Barnhart for the hand decorated place cards. and Mrs Bevely Jones and her [committee] for the program – which all enjoyed – the meeting adjourned until the regular monthly meeting which will be held at the Statler – March 3rd Respectfully Submitted Louis L. Bailey Secretary -
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The regular Meeting of The Troop Train Service [Committee] was held on Monday at eleven thirty oclock [March 3, 1919] – Mrs Vimont presiding Mrs Hall Mrs Von Cleave Mrs Leavree Mrs McKenzie Mrs Fishe Mrs Bevrly Jones Mrs Rich Miss Greenwood Mrs Voglesong Mrs Shapliegh Mrs Cosley Mrs Bailey –present - A motion carried naming Mrs Miles as our official “Press Agent” and any publicity – will be handled by her Letter of thanks from Mrs Biggers read to the ladies – and the invitation extended by Mrs. Biggers to hold their June meeting at her country home in Kirkwood [Missouri] was held open for future action – Luncheon was announced and the added guests joined the gathering and forty sat down at the table – which Mr. Robinson designed in triangle shape with Y.M.C.A. across the table
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Several songs were sung – Mr Staltz – leading – followed by a stirring solo by Mrs. Kimmell – “Marseilles” - Later she sang “The “Americans Come” and graciously gave an encore – Maj Rogers of the Ordinance Dept gave a splendid talk – urging us to help in the big task of getting the boys back home and not to encourage them to gather in the large cities – like they are now doing – Capt Julz who recently returned from a year in France next addressed the meeting – said we must not be discouraged by the criticism of some “Y” workers overseas – rather looking to the marvellous good works of the big organization – Maj Albert Bond Lambrit who has given 18 months service as Instructor in the Air Service, spoke of his own appreciation of the Hut for what it had done for his men in passing back and forth from camps – and on their
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Way overseas – as many boys had spoken and written to him about the good works of the St. Louis [Missouri] Workers - The flowers were sent to the Hut and Jefferson Barracks YMCA – Mrs. Vimont gave us a few figures about the work – notable that the [committee] had met 1639 trains from [August] 1917 to March 1919. and served 615,883 Men – these statistics were most gratifying to the workers – adjournment – Respectfully submitted Louis S. Bailey Secy-
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The regular monthly meeting of the Troop Train Service was held at 12 oclock noon – April 7th 1919 – Those present were Mesdames Price Kingsbury Cooley, Hall,Fishe, Marcy Vimont Burden, & Misses Greenwood and Carleton. Meeting called to order by chairman and minute of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Hall in absence from the city of the regular secretary minutes approved as read and then the work informally discussed A motion made that the chairman appoint 20 women of the [committee] to each sec 5 others urging their continued service and Co. operation Motion was carried Guests were assembling for the luncheon so business was suspended and the meeting adjourned Mrs. W. W. Burden Secretary Pro. Tem
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The April luncheon was a big success, and the members were delighted to welcome workers of the Canteen and Information Booth, as their guests Dr Humphrey introduced Mr Mocher Secretary of the North Side Branch Who brought greetings from the Conferences of secretaries who were Meeting in the Daniel Boone Banquet Room at the same hour. A very unique Method was used to introduce the speakers little Miss Ball carrying a huge basket of flowers proceeded to the table and presented a corsage bouquet to each one who was expected to introduce a speaker. The first one summoned was Mrs Shapleigh who asked all present to make a trip through the “Land of Speeches” and everyone was provided With a through ticket with stop over privileges at five points where they would have the opportunity to hear
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From the Guests of Honor. On the first stop we were greeted by Lieut Robert Hedges, one of our own fighters, whose Mother is one of us, He gave a most interesting account of some incidents in his long service overseas and spoke of the reception given to American Troops upon their arrival in France and Mentioned the gratitude of the French people as most touching – He also paid a high tribute to the American Woman’s war work which was a big factor in this Worlds War Dr. Humphrey “held up” the train at this point to introduce Gen – blank the youngest General in the Italian Army, and who was travelling “incog” in America Dr. Humphrey acted as interpreter and expressed the appreciation of Italy for the work of the American Army The next stop was made and Mr Robert Miller introduced Mr Janders
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Who as Athletic Director in England and Scotland supervised ten huts – He told us the English were the first nation to take the “Y” into the war and they adopted the Red Triangle and Black Bar, as did the other Allies, while the Americans use the Red Triangle and the Blue Bar, Mr Janders reminded us of the fact that we sent the men overseas with smiles, serving them abroad in same manner and it was plainly up to us to welcome them back home in the same cheerful way. Mr. Fisher was in control of the next stop over and introduced Mrs January – and while it was April – she March-ed – in –and gave an interesting talk – mentioned the fact of questioning a Colonel on the home ward voyage as to the method employed in selecting men for certain responsibilities, his reply was I choose men who in an
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Emergency would not think of self first – thus striking the key note – of a successful [ms illegible: 1wd] in any field Mrs. January’s work for the YW.CA has been largely in the huge French Munition Plants and among Signal Corps Women, It was her earnest plea that all workers should “Carry On” Until the last man was home Proceeding on our journey Mrs Dobler met the train and presented Lieut Roland Tait of the Balloon Corps, Another fine son. of one of our Co. workers who outlined a little of the work in the St. Miheil Sector where he was made a prisoner and sent to a prison camp and given the 3rd degree in a vain effort to force him to give in formation to the enemy – He spent 45 minutes explaining a supposed contrivance of the U.S. Air Service, which the
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Poor German Colonel never could see any merits – in which of course was not any surprise to Lieut Tait We arrived now at the Terminal and Mrs. Vimont introduced Englands Freemont actor – Cyril Marede who insisted he claimed American citizenship also – as he was the – Grandfather of an American citizen – He mentioned the great increase in manufacture during the war period paying high tribute to normans part – and the great humanizing influence the war had made in English factory systems – Dr. Humphrey called for a few moments time and confessed he had been conspired against and that the Italian General he had presented at the opening of the luncheon was a fake – and belonged to the Statler Kitchen there were 160 at the luncheon and all felt it was a rare treat
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A vote was unanimously tendered the commitee of arrangements – and each one assisting – after which all adjourned Respectfully Submitted Mrs. W. W. Burden Secy pro-tem.
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The May meeting was not held as all the makers were busy preparing to welcome home the first St Louis unit – 128th F.A. – which will be served entirely by The Troop Train Service and the ladies have pledged for the boys – 50 gallons ice cream – to be served in cones – and over 100 cakes to be made at home - Besides roses and carnations in great quantities so each returning hero may have a flower pinned on – by a pretty “Y” worker.
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A meeting called June 22nd [1919] was presided over by our capable chairman – minutes of the last meeting were read and approved – a report from Mrs Vimont of the amount in our Treasury gave a cash balance of $23.00 & 38 cents Not counting our two bonds ($200.00 val) still heed subject to our order by Mr Howard (the donor) Discussion as to Willing use for continuing the work. and a letter read from Dr Humphrey urging us to “carry on” as we were so needed now- and the New York office felt we were so necessary at this critical time, when nearly all war work had ceased – and the Units returning late were receiving so little in the way of reception – and appreciation of their work overseas Mrs Allen made a motion – Seconded by Mrs Irvine that a letter be sent to Dr Humphrey
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Expressing our willing ness to serve in the future as we had in the past. “to the very best of our ability until the last boy was home” Motion that a letter be written to Mr. Clarence Howard Thanking him for his beautiful dinner given to the workers – and his enjoyable talk of his travels through the War zone. Open discussion about the Tuesday night drive given the wounded men from Jefferson Barracks Hospital – agreed to alternate committees each week as Hostesses The Red Cross co-operating in our plan – and sending their Secretary along in charge of the boys. Several ladies objected to a new rule that no more trains would be served ice cream & cakes and Mrs Vimont assured them
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The ruling had already been revoked and we would continue the old way serving – besides the ice cream & cake the usual cigarettes & post cards & tea nuts – and offering the use of the swimming pool and showers - a letter was read by Mrs. Buris from one of our Hut boys now in France – McDonald – and we all enjoyed hearing from him He seemed so appreciative of all the “Y” had meant to him – and his desire to make good upon his return to civilian life after returning from overseas – Members attending Mesdames – Vimont B Von Cleave – Fishe – Biggers Lee Von Cleave – Cooley – Scarrett – myers – Kauie – Berr’s – Brown McKenzie – Johnson – Bevrly Jones Miller – Rich – Allen – Gaurey and Bailey Misses Miller and Rich – Adjournment Respt submitted by the secretary – Louise S. Bailey
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Final Meeting of the Troop Train Service Thursday January 8 – [1920] All members were invited to a complimentary de-mobilization luncheon given them by the Railroad Y.M.C.A – Owing to extremely inclement weather and illness Dr Humphrey was unable to attend and Mr Burlinggame presided and introduced first Mrs John Vimont our Captain – who gave a short resume of our service rendered during and after the war – only Hoboken N.J. remains active – at this time- statistics were called for – and the Y.M.C.A. Secretary proudly gave the following items Met 2005 trains – 650, 000 –Men served – 1.200.000 free [ms illegible: 1 wd] given and 338-851 letters mailed free for the boys in service great applause- Telegrams read from Dr Mare and Dr Miller – A rising vote of sympathy was given to Dr. Humphrey with hope for his
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full recovery at an early date – Also expressing appreciation for his able leadership during all war work activity – which he organized in August 1917 Over hundred quests were present and several were called on for short talks First Mrs Allen – one of the earliest volunteers – and untiring in her effort, outlined the work from its inception to present closing date - She concluded her remarks by presenting to our chairman Eloise Vimont a silver service which her admiring co-workers had selected to be a reminder of their love and admiration, great personal self sacrificing work – Mrs. Vimont was so completely surprised, she was temporarily overcome by her emotions but bravely and [ms illegible: 1 wd] accepted the proffered gift with gracious thanks Mrs. Rich in a few were chosen words spoke for the Y.W.C.A. communities who untiringly served
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from the very begining – our Wednesdays and their personal feeling of gladness that the opportunity to serve had been theirs Mrs. Bessie Bown Ricker who gave readings and monologues here and overseas, always bought laughter and smiles to her audiences said, “she felt it was her opportunity to serve with thanks to all for cooperation and devotion to duty whenever she called upon them.“ Mrs Howard Watson gave a short talk with assurance that the committee stood ready to “follow up” their work in behalf of the boys still in hospitals, who needed cheer brought into their dull lives, Mr. J H. Brown next – assured us he was giving his “maiden speech” but it was hard to believe, for his composure was such, it would leave one to think he was accustomed to impromptu speaking – He portrayed the boys veiw point
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after receiving service from the Womans Committee and the gratitude in their hearts when leaving our “Hut” that a cheery smile and kind word had helped them over the rough spots – and they had grasped the opportunity with joyous response. Mr. Clarence Howard one of our most generous and staunch supporters and assistants spoke of the loving care and consideration given the service men both here and overseas by the Y.M.C.A. He compared the hospitality of St. Louis to “The blending of the four sections of our country – Culture of the East – Energy of the North – Hospitality of the South with vision of the West – Also read a personal letter from General John J. Pershing - Mr. Waterman of Kirkwood [Missouri] responded for the suburban committee whose service was meritorious & outstanding – Grandma Maury, who was ever an inspiration to every body – was paid
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especial honor by a rising of assembly and a loud cheer – Ever faithful on Thursdays – her advanced age – made association with her a privilege and a benediction – Mr Burlingaure presented a large bouquet of American Beauty roses to Mrs Vimont from the Transportation Bureau, complimentary her ability & loyally – Her response in accepting them – gave full credit to those serving under her who rendered untiring service – especially comlimenting Mr. Clifford Station Master of Union Station – and all his co-workers there for it would have been impossible otherwise for the ladies to render their aid – Mr. Philemon Bevis of the Metropolitan Board of the Y.M.C.A. gave a very appropriate talk on “joy of service” and outlined the work which sent about 100 overseas workers from this point alone – service pins were presented to some
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of the workers serving longest – adjournment and farewells – brought a sad touch to all – The employed force – and volunteers but each one feeling they had given of their best to aid those who defended our country – home & over seas – Respectfully Submitted (Mrs. Hound) Louise Salmon Bailer Secretary
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The roster of the committee may be found at Railroad YMCA – both Troop Train Service & Canteen workers. The women met earlier than these records – when first waves came through in 1917 -
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[pamphlet] 635,000 Visited Building 1,025,000 Soldiers Served 435,000 Meals Served 3,750 At Bible Classes 5,000 Books Used 135,000 Soldiers Bathed 140,000 Soldiers Fed 55,000 At Socials and Entertainments A BRIGHT SPOT IN A DARK CORNER
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[pamphlet] “A BRIGHT SPOT IN A DARK CORNER” THE present building occupied by the Railroad Department of the St. Louis Young Men’s Christian Association was erected in 1907 at a cost of $250,000 by Mrs. Finley J. Sheppard (formerly Helen Miller Gould) and furnished principally by two other philanthropically inclined women, Mrs. Russel Sage and Mrs. S. S. Clarke. During the dozen years of occupancy an army of people have passed in and out of the main entrance and each one of this vast army had a definite reason for seeking out the building, which is located on a small side street away from the daily current of traffic and at night in a “dark corner” of the city. What has attracted an average daily attendance of 1,200 men and women to this building all these years? (Approximately 5,200,000 people in the past twelve years.) This does not include the 1,026,000 individual services rendered 750,000 soldiers, sailors and marines in 1918. First: The Association is well managed, well equipped and the members well cared for at a minimum cost. Second. The Association offers comradeship in service, not realized at any other place. Third: The Association is “home” to thousands of railroad men; the “bright spot” not only in a neglected and dark corner of the city, but in their individual lives. Fourth: The Association is to all an inspiration and a help toward an ideal to which all men are looking and hoping to attain. Fifth: The Association is the only place in St. Louis where a railroad man can get a sleeping room, restaurant service, barber, tailor, shower baths, swimming pool, billiards, bowling, socials, lectures, religious meetings, library and reading room, under one roof. The following well known railroad men compose the Board of Directors, any one of whom will be pleased to give further information regarding the Association: . L. BURLINGAME, General Chairman of the Association General Manager of the Terminal Railroad FELIX E. ANDERSON – Assistant to President, Terminal Railroad A. V. BURR –Superintendent of Pullman Company J. M. BRICKHOUSE – General Chairman of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. W. M. FENWICK – General Passenger Agent, M.K. and T. Railroad Co. S.S. HUFFMAN – Superintendent of C. and E. I. Railroad Co. W.L. HEATH – General Chairman of O.R.C., Frisco Railroad Co. F.P. JOHNSON – Federal Auditor, Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. T.K. KNIGHT – Chief Clerk to General Supt. Burlington Railroad Co. C.E. LINDQUIST General Chairman B. of L.E., Terminal Railroad CHARLTON MESSICK Acting Federal Treasurer, St. Louis S.W. Railroad. J.W. MORRILL – Engineer, Frisco Railroad Co. A.S. MEADE – General Chairman B. of L. E., Wabash Railroad Co. Alexander Robertson – Federal Manager, Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. L.G. Scott – Federal Comptroller, Wabash Railroad Co. J.V. Utt – Brakeman, Chicago and Alton Railroad Co. D. UPTHEGROVE – General Attorney, Cotton Belt Railroad Co. W.G. VOLLMER – Assistant Regional Director (Southwestern Region) C.N. WHITEHEAD – Federal Manager, M. K. and T. Railroad Co. E.E. WILLIAMS – Conductor, Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. RUBENS HUMPHREY – Executive Secretary, Union Station Railroad Y.M.C.A. RAILROAD Y.M.C.A., TWENTIETH AND EUGENIA STREETS, ST. LOUIS, MO. “A BRIGHT SPOT IN A DARK CORNER”
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[pamphlet] STATISTISTICAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Railroad Men Served in Main Building Physical Baths Taken.....95,530 Beds used.....70,804 Meals served .....434,610 Socials, attendance 20, 628 Billiards (games played).....11,192 Bowling (games played).....10,043 Educational Library books used.....4.719 Classes.....9,293 Clubs.....1,713 Religious Bible Classes.....3,503 Meetings.....12,799 Miscellaneous Attendance at building.....634, 740 Visits to sick and injured.....1,759 Committee meetings, attendance 2,525 Situations secured 420 Meetings held by outside railroad organizations. 5, 052 Number helped financially 172 Purposeful interviews....1,671 TRANSPORTATION BUREAU, St. Louis Department, Railroad Y.M.C.A. , 1918 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Recruits (served in Huts) Trains met .....1,234 Served on trains.....698,042 Served in hut.....196,092 Served at booth .....132,039 Total men served..... 1,026,173 Slept in hut.....20, 607 Baths.....132,039 Fed in restaurant..... 30,905 Fed at canteen..... 108,960 Secured transportation.....107 Received medical aid.....118 Telegrams sent.....109 Positions secured.....274 Attendances, religious, social and educational meetings..... 41, 747 Letters mailed .....241,846 Auto trips .....12,852 Troops accompanied by secretaries..... 8,313 “A BRIGHT SPOT IN A DARK CORNER”
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[postcard] RAILROAD Y.M.C.A. BUILDING AND “HAPPINESS HUTS,” ST. LOUIS,[MISSOURI] [postcard] COZY CORNER IN HAPPINESS HUT, R.R.Y.M.C.A., ST. LOUIS, [MISSOURI]
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[program] CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEPATMENT National War Work Council AT THE RAILROAD Y.M.C.A. SAINT LOUIS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ONE O’CLOCK JANUARY FOURTEENTH NINETEEN TWENTY
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[program] Complimentary Luncheon to Our Honored Guests DR. JOHN P. MUNN, Chairman of the Transportation Bureau, National War Work Council, and MR. JOHN F. MOORE, of New York City. PROGRAM I. L. BURLINGAME, Presiding Invocation.....Dr. Leon Harrison LUNCHEON Address.....John F. Moore Response.....Dr. W.C. Bitting Pageant.....”Spirit of Service” Written for the Railroad Y.M.C.A. and presented by pupils of the Morse School of Expression and one hundred War Workers under the direction of Mr. Harry R. McClain. AMERICA – My country, “tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrim’s pride, from every mountain side, Let freedom ring. Benediction.....Right Reverend Daniel S. Tuttle Bishop of Missouri THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE A Pageant Symbolical of the million and a half soldiers, sailors, marines and recruits who were so faithfully served by the women of the War Work Committees, through the agency of the Transportation Bureau of the National War Work Council in St. Louis, one soldier has been chosen to represent the large number of men so efficiently served. The seven hundred and fifty committee appointments which were necessary to maintain the work which was carried on by the various committees will be represented by a small group of twelve ladies who will present tableau from the type of service performed by each of the following committees: The Information Booth Committee which met the men in the Station, meeting trains, taking care of men’s baggage and directing them to all parts of the City and caring for them in innumerable ways; the Canteen Committee which served refreshments; the Motor Service Committee responsible for sightseeing trips and for entertaining of men in the homes of people of the City; the Entertainment Committee which provided the entertainments in the Huts of every character and description, both professional and amateur, all of which, however, was volunteer; and the Train Service Committee, which worked in the yards meeting the trains, bringing the men to the Huts, carrying them refreshments and wishing them Bon Voyage. Those Taking part in the tableaux as follows: HARRY R. McCLAIN Director War Workers MISS ELMA BUTLER Assistant Director SPIRIT OF SERVICE Maria Isola HERALDS Margaret Clabaugh MOTOR Ruth Holden Ava B. Hudson INFORMATION BOOTH Florence A. Gedney Irene Kirschman ENTERTAINMNET Elise Aehle CANTEEN Doris Darrach Sarah Loser TRAIN SERVICE Katherine Snodgrass Mae Green GEORGE VALENTINE – The Soldier In addition to this group eighty ladies, members of the several committees assisting in the Pageant
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[program] Personnel of the War Work Committees Abeken, Mr. Rodowe Adams, Mrs. W. B,. Assington, Mrs. D. F. Aehle, Miss Elise Allen, Mrs. Geo. T. Allen, Mr. Geo T. Allender, Mr. Samuel Allen, Mrs. Fred Alexander, Miss Marceline Albert, Miss Mary Jane Allison, Miss Linnie Aloe, Mrs. Clara B. Allison, Mrs. James E. Amsden, Mrs. J.B.W. Anderson, Mrs. J.W. Anderson, Mrs. Felix E. Anderson, Mrs.M.D. Anderson, Mrs. Gayle Arends, Mrs. A. P. Arthur, Miss Helen Arthur, Miss Vera Sommer Baare, Mrs. Arthur G. Baker, Mrs. James E. Babbitt, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Howard Ball, Mrs. Geo Bailey, Mrs. Warren Barroll, Mrs. Joseph Barnhart, Miss Nancy Barstow, Mrs. E.H. Bates, Miss Olga Baker, Mrs. Wallace F. Bassler, Mrs. Lottie Irene Barry, Miss Eloenor J. Barry, Miss Mildred Ida Ballard, Mrs. John Bacon, Miss Claire Marie Bates, Miss Nancy Bayle, Miss Pjoebe Barker, Mrs. Harry C. Beckette, Mr.James Beckerle, Mrs. Beckerle, Mr. Beaver, Mrs. J.P. Beaver, Mr. J.P. Bell, Miss Grace Benecke, Mr. Louis Beckley, Mrs. George W. Becker, Miss Huldah, Bennett, Mrs. E.J. Benoist, Mrs. Theo Berryman, Mrs. D. C. Beis, Mrs. Lida Bierman, Miss G. Biddle, Mrs. Bitting, Mrs. W.C. Binns, Mr. Binns, Mrs. Birchett, Mrs. Sidney Biggs, Mrs, Mrs. Davis Bigger, Mrs. M. H. Biebinger, Miss Marquerite Blake, Mr. Blake, Mrs. Blelock, Mrs. Frank Boeckler, Mrs. Henry Boeckler, Mr. Henry Bloodworth, Miss Annie Boggs, Miss Irma Boggs, Miss Ethel Lois Boyd, Mrs. J. W. bond, Miss Mary Scudder Bolin, Miss Mary Jane Boyer, Miss Florence Blair, Miss Nancy Boyd, Mrs. Louis B. Boyd Mrs. A.S. Bradley Brashear, Miss Katherine Brell, Miss Selma Briggs, Mrs. Allan Britain, Rev. Arthur Brock, Miss Marie Brown, Miss Clara, Browm Mrs. J. Homer Brown, Mrs. E.F. Browning, Mrs. L.A. Brown, Miss Matilda Galt Brokaw, Miss Marian Bryson, Mrs. Joseph Burlingame, Mrs. I.L. Burroughs, Mr. M.P. Burroughs, Mrs. M.P. Burden, Mrs. W., Sr. Burden, Mrs. W.F., Jr. Burden, Miss Bess Butler, Mrs. H.S. Burns, Mrs. R.A. Burnett, Miss Stella Briggs, Mrs. Walso Broderick, Mrs. J.K. Busch, Mrs. August Bunting, Miss Henrietta Blosson, Miss Marie Cabell, Mrs. Ashley Caillonette, Mrs. Chas. W. Caillonette, Miss Louise Capen, Miss Marion Capen, Mrs. Wallace Cave, Miss Dorothy Calhoun, Mrs. Governeur Calhoun, Mrs. Davic R. Caspari, Mr. Chas. E. Carton, Mrs. Leo Desmet Casey, Mr. M.B. Cartiser, Mr. Carleton, Miss Dorcas Caulk, Mrs. Chervenka, Mr. C.R. Chervenka, Mrs. C.R. Chapman, Mrs.Benj. Champberlin, Mrs. Fred Chesbro, Mrs. C.S. Clark, Miss June Chittenden, Mrs. L. E. Clark, Mrs. Chas. Clark, Mrs. Wilson Christy, Miss Lide Collins, Mrs. C. Cummings Collins, Miss Mary Viginia Church, Miss Alice Collins, Mrs. H.B. Colm, Miss Mary Conley, Mr. P.W. Cooley, Mrs. C. F. Condit, Mrs. F.G. Corlett, Mrs. Robt. D. Corlett, Mr. Rebt. D. Coste, Mrs. L.W. Cost, Mrs. L.W. Cost, Mrs. H.W. Couchman, Mr. F.B. Couchman, Mrs. F.B. Couchman, Mr. Sidney Couchman, Mrs. Sidney Coxe, Rev. J. Boyd Creel, Mrs. Wylie Crabb, Miss Elizabeth Crunden, Mrs. F.B. Crockwell, Miss Cora Cunliff, Mrs. Nelson Curlee, Miss Kathryn Cunningham, Mr. W.A. Cunningham, Mrs. W.A. Culver, Mrs. Harry D’Arcy, Miss Maude D’Arcy, Mrs. Wm. D’Arcy, Mrs. Wm. D’Arcy Miss Ruby D’Arcy, Mr. John Davis, Miss C. Davidson, Miss Dean, Mrs. Dan, Mrs. Denyven, Mrs. R.J. Davis, Mrs. Samuel C. Delmore, Mrs. Karl G. Dick, Miss Gertrude Dietrich, Miss Montelle Dietrich, Miss Ellen Dixon, Miss Eva Dixon, Miss Mary Lee Dickson, Mrs. J.A. Dinsmore, Mrs. Chas. Demsky, Miss Tessie Dobler, Mrs. Geo. Douglas, Miss Marjory Douglas, Miss Ninette Douglas, Miss Beatrice Dobny,Miss Eleanor Dock, Mrs. Geo. Drew, Mrs. John G. Duncan, Mrs. Crawford Crawford, Mr. Dudley, Mrs. F.G. Dunlay, Mrs. Herbert Dyer, Mrs. H. C. Drew, Mrs. T.J. Dell, Miss Douglas, Mr. A.W. Eaton, Mrs. Frank Eagon, Miss Elvia Eddy, Mrs. Eddy, Mr. Edwards, Miss Constance Edwards, Miss Katherine Edwards, Miss Louise Ellis, Mrs. F.E. Ellis, Mr. E.E. Engle, Mrs. A.N. English, Mrs. F.L. English Judge F.L. Erquhart, Mrs. Erwin, Dr. Bertha Eskeles, Mrs. Adrian J. Evens, Miss Frances Ewens, Miss Frances Farrar, Miss Anne Farrar, Mrs. Eliza Howard Fenwick, Mrs. W. M. Fenwick, Mr. W. M. Ferriss, Mrs. Henry T. Fielder, Mrs. Clarence Fishback, Miss Sophie Fisher, Miss Ruth Filley, Mrs. J.D. Fischer, Mrs. L.c. Fisk, Mrs. Clinton H. Flanders, Mrs. A.A. Fox, Mrs. Gilbert, Frost, Miss Mary Frauenthal, Mrs. Barney Frauenthal, Mr. Barney Gardner, Miss Karherine Gade, Miss Margaret Garvin, Miss Gertrude Garrison, Mrs. O.L. Gamble, Miss Maude, Gehner, Miss Adele Gehner, Miss Pearl Gellhirn, Mrs. Geo. Generelly, Mrs. G.T. Gettys, Mrs. Laura L. Gifford, Mrs. Humphrey Gilliam, Mrs. W.L. Gilliam, Mrs. H.S. Gilbert, Mrs. J.M. Gifford, Mrs. W.L.R. Gordon, Mrs. Lindell Gould, Mrs. G.W. Goodrich, Mrs. Ella H. Goodbar, Mrs. A.B. Goddard, Mrs. Tyra Graham, Mrs. Tyra Graham, Mrs. Geo. Grant, Mrs. W.S. Grant, Miss Ida V. Greenwood, Miss Jennie Gruner, Miss Irma Griswold, Miss Nellie Griffin, Mrs. E. P. Grayson, Miss Elizabeth Gunnison, Mrs. W. Roy Hamilton, Mrs. Frank H. Hamilton, Mr. Frank H. Harrison, Mrs. W.B. Harrison, Mr. W.B. Hays, Mrs. Frank Hardaway, Mrs. W. A. Harvery, Mrs. E.W. Hall, Mrs. Christopher, Hattersley, Mrs. Fred R. Harris, Mrs. Louis Hayes, Miss Irene Harting, Miss Lillian Hay, Miss Minetta Hazeltine, Miss Harting, Mrs. Walter Hart, Mrs. Bessie Herbert, Mrs. J.M. Heath, Mrs. W.L. Heuer, Miss Hedges, Mrs. Robt. L. Hearvery, Miss A. Hewitt Miss Alice Hesse, Miss Clara Hill, Mrs. Ewing Hill, Mrs, Adele C. Hill, Mrs. Daniel Hill Mrs. Carroll Hilton, Mrs. Hippisley, Mr. W.E. Hill, Mr. James B. Hill, Mrs. Glenn C. Hill, Mrs. Ida Young Hopkins, Miss Doris Hoffman, Mrs. H. L. Hoffamn, Mr. H.L. Hollenbeck, Mrs. Hooper, Mr. E.H. Hoxie, Mrs. R.S. Hoxie Mr. R. S. Howard, Mrs. Clarence H. Howard, Mr. Clarence H. Humphrey,Mrs. Rubens, Humphrey, Dr. Rubens How, Mrs. C. A. Hudson, Mr. Chas. W. Hudson, Mrs. Chas W. Huffman, Mr. S.S. Hubbell, Mrs. Garner E. Hurck, miss Thelma Holderness, Mrs. Hyndman, Mrs. Ruthe G. Hof, Miss Elizabeth Hof, Miss Margaret Huthsing, Miss Harriet Holliday, Miss Elizabeth Hunn, Mrs. Eugene Hoffman, Miss Ellan Horton, Miss Eleanor Hutchinson, Miss Martha Howell, Miss Helen Ives, Mrs. Halsey Isaacs, Mrs. Emily Isaacs, Miss Sphie R. Idler, Mrs. Arthur Iddiols, Mrs. Chas Irvine, Mrs. Robt. Jackson, Mrs. Reavis James, Mr. James, Mrs. Janess, Mrs. Paul Jarrett, Mrs. Edw. L. Jackes, Miss Margaret Jenkins, Mrs. W. J. Jessop, Mrs. Wm. Jurauch, Miss Eleanor Jones, Mrs. Silas Jones, Mrs Breckenridge, Jr. Jones, Mrs. Beverly Jones, Mrs. Alfred Jones, Miss Frances Reid Jones, Miss Mary Dee Johnson, Mr. A S. Johns, Mrs. Louis Joy, Miss Mary Frances Johnsont, Mrs. J.T. Johnston, Mrs. J.T., Jr. Jamison, Miss Louise James, Mrs. Adolph Kamuf, Miss Pearl Kaime, Mrs. Robert Kaime, Mr. Robt. Kauffman, Mrs. Kavanaugh, Mr. W.K, Kendall, Mrs. Kelley, Miss Virginia Kernan, Miss Alice Kennedy, Mrs. Benj. Kehde, Mrs. Howard Kemmere, Mrs. Callie Keeler, Mrs. Henry G. King,Mrs. J.O. Kinsey, Mrs. E.R. Kingsbury, Mrs. F.C. Knight, Mrs. August Knight, Mrs. T.K. Knight, Mr. T.K. Kincade, Miss Helen Kuhn, Miss Hellen Knapp, Mrs. Louise Knapp, Mrs. Cornie Knight, Mrs. Walter Kordoerfer, Mrs. Philip Kotany, Mrs. Max knower, Mr. Chas. L. Krause, Miss Mabel Kranke, Mrs. Wm., Jr. Knowlton, Mrs. Gladys Lambert, Mrs. Martin Jr. Lambert, Mr. Samuel B. Lambert, Mr. Arthur Lasar, Mr E.G. Lasar, Mrs. E..G. Lansing, Miss Grase Lansing, Miss Gladys Landau, Mrs. Leaon LeBeaume, Mrs. Louis Lambert, Miss Florence Leland, Mrs. F.A. Lehman, Mrs. Erwin Leggat, Mrs. A.C. Leggat, Miss Ruth Leighton, Miss Virgina Lipton, Mr. Little, Mrs. W.C. Little, Mrs. A.A. Link, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Edward K. Leavall, Mrs. JamesR. Lonsdale, Mrs. Lodge, Mr. Harry Lodge, Mrs. Harry Lord, Mrs. Russel Lund, Mrs. Robt. Ludington, Mrs. E.K. Lutz, Mrs. F.L. Lowery, Mrs. Lucile Magill, Mrs. E.E. martin, Mrs. J.C, Jr.
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[program] Martin, Mr. J.C., Jr. Mackey, Miss Dorothy Mason, Miss Ruby Mathes, Miss Josephine May, Miss Gertrude Maxwell, Miss Elinoe MacRae, Mrs. Hector McRae, Miss Rose McMahon, Miss Miriam McCullam, Miss Vera McCullam, Miss Fontana McCall, Mrs. Warner, McCandklless, Mrs. W.A. Candless, Dr. W.A. McChesney, Mrs. Samuel P. McChesney, Mrs. W.S., Jr. McMillan, Mrs. N.A. McGill, Mrs. E.E. McCleskey, Mr. J.R. McCleskey, Mrs. J.R. McSorlry, Mrs. W.B. McCortenay, Mrs. McWilliams, Mrs. McPheeters, Mrs. Samuel McCormack, Mrs.Chas B. McCellan, Miss Mildred MCCormick, Mrs. Jesse W. McBride, Miss Rught McRee, Miss G. Mechin, Mrs. G.V.R. Mechin, Mr. G.V.R. Meriweather, Mrs.Lee Mepham, Mrs. Geo. Menner, Mrs.F.B. Mellor, Miss Margaret Meyer, Mrs. R.W. Merrell, Mrs.Geo Maxon, Miss Rita Messick, Mrs. Charlton Mayfield, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. L.D. Miller, Mrs. Robt. C. Miller, Mrs. Chas. J. Miller, Miss Ann Morey, Mr . Arthur Morey, Mrs. Arthur Morey, Mrs. Franklin Moreno, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Emmett Moore, Mrs. Geo T. Moss, Mrs. T.J. Moffett, Mrs. N.L. Morgan, Mrs. Tome Morgon Mr. Tom Morton, Mrs. I.P. Meyer, Mr. Emmett Morey, Mrs. Richard Mullen, Mr. Jas. Meyers, Mrs. Wm. Murphy, Mr. Tom Muenninghaus, Mr. Miles, Mrs. Oscar L. Morrill, Miss Mildred Minnis, Miss Marie Louise Mudd, Mrs. Robt. H. Miller, Mrs. Philip Miller, Miss Katherine, Morton,Mrs. T.B. Morton. Mrs. Chas. McClain, Mr. H. R. Moll, Mrs. A. Nash, Mrs. R.N. Nagel, Mrs. Charles Nagel, Miss Adele Nagel, Miss Mary Newton, Mrs. Ed. Neuhoff, Mrs. Hector Neuhouse, Mr. Neuhouse, Mrs. Neuhaus, Mr. H.L. Newby, Mrs. J.B. Nelson, Mrs. W.P. Nichols, Mrs. George Nichols, Miss Dorothy Nims, Mr. H. R. Nims, Mrs. H.R. Nims, Mrs. E.D. North, Mrs. E.P. Nugent, Mrs. Bryant Nurn, Miss Margaret Nusholtz, Miss Florenz Nylander, Mrs. D.A. O’Bear, Mrs. Ogle, Miss Margaret Ogle, Miss Mildred O’Hara, Mrs. E.P. O’Fallon, Mrs. Howard L. O’Neil, Mrs. Sidney R. Palfrey, Miss Prudence Palfrey, Miss Marjorie Payne, Miss Eugenia Partridge, Mrs. Arthur S. Partridge, Miss Vivian Pangman, Miss Maude L. Papin, Mrs. Edward V. Parker, Miss Letitia Patton, Mrs. Patton, Mr. Parker, Mr. A. P. Parker, Mrs. A.P. Pangman, Mrs. C. Pettus, Mrs. W.G. Pettus, Miss Florence Peck, Mrs. Frances Pershall, Mr. S.F. Pershall, Mrs. S.F. Pettengill, Mrs. Petring, Miss Winona Pendleton, Mrs. C.M. Price, Mrs. Vincent L. Price Phelan, Mrs. J.P. Pollard, Mr. A.D. Poleman, Miss Marie Plummer, Miss Genevieve Primm, Mr. E.L. Pyle, Miss E. Pratt, Mr. Wm Price, Miss Mary Frances Price, Mrs. Lyttleton Pickerel, Miss Josephine Pierce, Mrs. F.H. Rankin, Mrs. Addie Randall, Mrs. Arthur C. Rehbein, Mr. W.E. Rehbein, Mrs. W.E. Reid, Miss Elizabeth Ricker, Mr. J.H. Riddle, Miss G.E. Read, Mrs. Daniel R. Ricker, Mrs. Wm. Rice, Mrs. Rolfe, Mrs. W.E. Rolfe Mr. W.E. Rogers, Mrs. A.J. Roberts, Mr. D.W. Roehm, Mr. Thos. G. Robertson, Mrs. Alexander Roth, Miss Margaretta Roach, Mrs. L.V. Rich, Mrs. A.M. Rich, Miss Lyle Robnett, Miss Dorothy Robinson, Miss Florence Ruhl, Miss Catherine Rule, Miss Estelle Ruhe, Mrs. John B. Ramlose, Mrs. Walter L. Rule, Mrs. Virgil Richman, Miss Reed, Mrs. Reyburn, Miss Virginia Robinson, Miss Wilma Robertson, Miss Mary Reddick, Mrs. Robert Robbins, Mrs. Walter Rosenthal, Mr. Barney Robinson, Mr. Chas. Samuel, Mrs. W.P. Saltzer, Mrs. Adolph Schraubstadler, Miss M. Schaumberg, Miss Elizabeth Schaumberg, Miss Edna Schubert, Mrs. Otto, Jr. Scherer, Miss Harriet Schottmueller, Mrs. H.E. Scarritt, Mrs. Chas. Scudder, Mrs. Shands, Miss Dorothy Sharp, Mrs. F.C. Shands, Mrs. C.W. Simpson, Mrs. Grover B. Simpson, Mr. Grover B. Singer, Mr. G.H. Slyde, Mr. Silver, Mrs. Schmitt, Miss Lillian May Scott, Miss Mabel Scott, Miss Margaret Singleton, Miss Dorothy Simpson, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mrs. Effie Smith, Miss Fannie Smith, Miss Fannie Smith, Mrs. L. Cabannie Smith, Miss Sylvia Stern, Miss Janet Skeele, Mrs. F.H. Sherwood, Mr. Sproul , Mr. Sproul, Mrs. Souther, Miss Edith Spoor, Mrs. Louise Soper, Mrs. H. Somerville, Mrs. Stapler, Mrs. T.O. Stutervant, Mrs. Myron B. Stegall, Mrs. Harry Steadman, Mrs. J. Harrison Smith, Mrs. E.C. Switzer, Miss Stella Stifel, Mrs. Herman C. Surridge, Miss Nancy Stinde, Mrs. Walter M. Surridge, Mrs. Simons, Miss Adelaide Stoltz, Miss Marjorie Smith, Mrs. D.R. Smith, Miss Sunie Schafley, Miss Dorothy Simon, Miss Adelaide Tait, Mrs. R. H. Taylor, Mrs. Chas. Taussig, Mrs. Knox Taggert, Miss Edith Taylor, Miss Marvel TenBroeck, Mrs. Baarent Tiffany, Mrs. H.H. Thomas, Mr. Ed. A. Tipton, Miss Grace Holt Thus, Mrs. Phoebe Eugene Thomson, Mrs. W. H. Tompsett, Mr. J.M. Toompsett, Mrs.J.M. Tower, Miss Sarah Tracy, Mr. Geo. Tracy, Mrs. Geo. Treat, Mrs. E.N. Trayser, Mr. L.T. Trulock, Mrs. B.B. Tracy ,Miss Nell Urtrecht, Mr. C. H. Van Cleave, Mrs. B.L. Van Cleave, Mr. B.L. Van Cleave, Mrs. Lee Van Brunt, Mrs. Osborn Verhingen, Mr. B.F. Vimont, Mrs. John Vimont, Mr. John Vogelsang, Mrs. Agnes, P. Voss, Miss Amy Wallace, Mrs. Robt. Waterman, Mrs. Sherman Walsch, Mrs. Robt. Walsh, Mr. Robt. Waldron, Mrs. N.A. Watkins, Mrs. Howard, Watson, Mrs. J.B. Walsh, Miss Naomi Weston, Mrs. Welty, Mrs. D.C. Willis, Mr. Gordon Wilson, Mrs. L.A. Wind, Mrs. F.A. Wind , Mr. F.A. Winsotn, Miss Sue, F. Whittemore, Mrs. A. White, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs. Lillie Whittmore, Miss Eleanor Wilson, Miss Margaret Drew Wilson, Mrs. Newton R. West, Mrs. T.H. Whittmore, Mrs. Clinton Whobrey, Miss Mildred Weis, Miss Eunice Wengler, Miss Cora Wentz, Mrs. Mildred Whitehead, Mrs. C.N. Woods, Miss Eva Winter, Mrs. L.H. Wyman, Miss Helen Woods, Mr C.W. Woochester, Mrs. Edw. Woodson, Miss Valle Zukoski, Miss Marie E.
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[photograph] Louise Salmon Bailey Captain in Troop Train Service Committee YMCA Just one of the autos carrying the regiments convalescents. Whenever a stop was made - well. you know how girls like a hero.
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[newspaper clipping] Last War Work Committee Ends Three Years’ Service
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[newspaper clipping] Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Marines’ Club Post Dispatch Building, St. Louis, [Missouri]
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[newspaper clipping continued] Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Marines’ Club Post Dispatch Building, St. Louis, [Missouri]
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| Title | Women's Troop Train Service Railroad Y.M.C.A., St. Louis, Missouri, meeting minutes - 1918-1920 |
| Creator | Women's Troop Train Service |
| Source | Women's Troop Train Service. Meeting Minutes. 1918-1920. Bailey Collection. 1915-1970. A1771. Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | These are the meeting minutes for the Women's Troop Train Service Committee. The committee operated out of the Railroad Y.M.C.A. at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri during WWI. The committee members met locomotives in the train yards and brought soldiers to the Y.M.C.A.'s Happiness Hut where they received snacks, reading materials and a friendly smile. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Transportation; World War, 1914-1918--War Work--Red Cross; World War, 1914-1918--War Work--Y.M.C.A.; World War, 1914-1918--War Work--Women; World War, 1914-1918--War Work--Y.W.C.A.; Influenza; United States. Army. Field Artillery, 1 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A1771 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Language | English |