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Emergency Baby Layette
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Revision as of 16:50, 25 September 2022

The "Society of Sisters" Waveland Ward is a book or pamphlet created in 1992 by the sisters of the Waveland Ward Relief Society. In it are various items documenting the history of the ward Relief Society and of the Bayou La Croix branch Relief Society, which preceded the Waveland Ward.

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Page 1 shows a photo of George Henry Wainwright, a key figure in the early days of the Bayou La Croix branch.

Page 2 shows photos of the first chapel in Edwardsville around 1920.

Page 3 contains minutes of a Relief Society meeting.

Tues. Oct. 27 -- 1936
Bay St. Louis
Minutes of the Relief Socity
Called to order at 2:00 pm.
Presiding Sis. Ellen E. Ladner
Conducting Ellen E. Ladner
Commencing by singing no. 152 Let us all Press on
Prayer by Sis. Edwina Farve
Singing practice no. 226 That Beautiful Land. & no. 194 Sweet Sabbath Day
Roll -- 4 members 2 visitors present
Minutes read & approved
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Lesson - The Prevention of Crime
Closing song 233 Lord Dismiss us.
Ben. Sis. Edwina Farve
Ben. Bro. Geo H. Wainwright

Page 4 contains minutes of another Relief Society meeting.

Tues. Oct. 20 -- 1936

Minutes of the Bay St. Louis Relief Society called to order at 2:00 pm
Presiding Sis. Ellen E. Ladner
Conducting Sis. Ellen E. Ladner
Commending by singing no 218 Count Your Blessings
Prayer by Sis Katie M. Rutherford
Singing Practice no 16 Come Come Ye Saints
Roll called 3 members 2 visitors present
Minutes read and approved
Lesson taught, literature - Live of Alise Freeman Palmer
Closing song no 97
Ben - by Sis. Lillian Sones

Written by Sis. Ellen E. Ladner

Page 5 is a note about clothing donations

The following articles as named were sent from Bay St. Louis Relief Society Branch Miss. District to Columbia, Miss. to be placed in the Bazaar given there to celebrate the 96th birthday of Relief Society the only auxiliary organization organized by the Prophet Joseph Smith March 17, 1842.
Hand made pieces donated and each made accordingly.
Sistern Ellen E. Ladner apron 39¢ Lillian Ladner pair pillow cases 79¢, Laura A. Ladner small girl's dress, 49¢. Katie M. Osbourn dresser scarf .45

Page 6 is a list

Emergency Baby Layette

11 Diapers
2 Pr Socks
2 night gowns
2 slips
6 dresses 7
3 Blankets
2 Pads
4 Wash clothes
5 undershirts
3 bibs
2 jackets
1 band