Society of Sisters Waveland Ward

The "Society of Sisters" Waveland Ward is a booklet 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

Page 7 is a church form.

BEDDING DONATED TO EUROPEAN SAINTS BY THE RELIEF SOCIETY

Date June 10, 194 [illegible, but assumed to be 1945]

Bayou La Croix Branch, Southern States Mission

This list is to be compiled in by the ward Relief Society president. Once copy is to be retained in the ward and placed in the Ward Record Book at the end of the water history as part of the history for 1945. Two copies are to be sent to the stake Relief Society president. The stake Relief Society president will keep one of the two lists, placing it in the Stake Record Book at the end of the stake history as part of the history for 1945. The third list is to be sent at once to the General Board of Relief Society, 28 Bishop's Building, Salt Lake City 1, Utah.

KIND (Quilt or Blanket) List each article separately	BLANKET COST	QUILTS				Indicate whether article raid paid for by Relief Society, bishop or Church Welfare
		Kind of Bat -- (All wool, part wool, or cotton)	Cost of Bat	Estimated cost of material, thread, etc.	Estimated cost of sewing service
Material top or lining	Quilt	Cotton	71¢	$2.60	Service	by Relief
(?) top & dyed sock lining	Quilt	Cotton	71'	50	donated	Society
(?) top & lining	Quilt	Cotton	71'	1.50	"	"
(?) Sock top & lining	Quilt	Cotton	71'	1.00	"	"

Signature of Relief Society Ward President: Ellen E. Ladner

Page 8 is a report.

BRANCH RELIEF SOCIETY MONTHLY REPORT to be mailed by the 2nd of each month

BRANCH________ MONTH OF May 1949. DATE REPORTED, JUNE 1

1. Number of women enrolled....6
2. Number of meetings held....4
3. Average attendance....3
4. Investigators present at weekly meetings (total)...._____
5. Number of new members admitted during the month...._____
6. Number of executive meetings held during month...._____
7. Number of prayer meetings held during month...._____
8. Cash evaluation of merchandise on hand....21.50
9. Average No. of Relief Society women attending sacrament mtgs...._____
10. Number of Relief Society Teachers...._____
11. Number of visits made by Relief Society Teachers....._____
12. Red Cross Work: Hours spent_____ No. of Women...._____
13. Number of visits by District Supervisors...._____
14. Number of magazine subscriptions...._____

ANNUAL FUND:
Bal. on hand beginning of Mo._____
Funds received during month _____
Funds disbursed during month _____
Bal. on hand at end of month _____

GENERAL FUND:
Bal. on hand beginning of Mo. 146
Funds received during month 80
Funds disbursed during mont 20
Bal. on hand at end of month 206

CAMPANILE FUND
Bal. on hand beginning of Mo._____
Funds received during month _____
Funds disbursed during month _____
Bal. on hand at end of month _____

MAKE IN TRIPLICATE
1st copy -- District Secretary
2nd copy -- Retain in Relief Society
3rd copy -- Branch President

USE BACK OF PAGE FOR REMARKS

Branch Relief Society President

Address

Lillian Sones Branch Secretary of Relief Society

Bay St. Louis, Miss. Address

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Page 9 is a certificate.

Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Certificate of Achievement Issued by the General Board of Relief Socity to Bayou La Croix Branch for contributing its quota toward the erection of the Relief Society Building

Dated at Salt Lake City, Utah June 28, 1948

Belle S. Spafford Marianne C. Sharp Delma N. Simonsen General Presidency

Page 10 is a list.

LIST OF CLOTHING DONATED

Bayou La Croix Branch, Southern States Mission

In deciding in what category to place the articles, list baby things up to 2-year olds; children's from 2-18 years; men's and women's from 18 years on.

FOR MEN 1 Suits 1 Underwear (not garments)

FOR WOMEN 3 Dresses (no formal ones) 1 Nightgowns (Pajamas) 1 Shoes (no evening slippers) 1 Suits

FOR CHILDREN 1 Blouses 2 Coats 10 Dresses 1 Overalls (Levis) 2 Shirts (boys') 1 Shoes 5 Skirts 1 Suits 1 Sweaters

Signature of Relief Society President....Ellen E. Ladner

Page 11 is a letter.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Office of the Southern States Mission 485 North Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, GA

Albert Choules, Mission President Phone at. 4221

March 3, 1950

TO THE RELIEF SOCIETY DISTRICT & BRANCH PRESIDENTS:

Dear Sisters:

We have a little over two month left of our outlined work for the year 1949-50. This has been a wonderful year so far. You have accomplished much and if you continue on with the same co-operative attitude and have a desire to grow and progress in your organizations, there is no doubt but what at the end of the year you will look back and feel that you have gained a great deal from all that has taken place.

By way of suggestion, I would like to enumerate some of the accomplishments of some of the Branches, and if they are workable in your Branch it would be a good thing to use them.

Self-improvement talks, which were assigned one or two weeks in advance.

Study of grammar and public speaking, to help the sisters express themselves better when on their feet in public.

Home renovating. Cleaning thoroughly their homes and painting where needed.

Home-making. Making their homes more beautiful for their families and friends.

Serving banquets and luncheons for different organizations at Union Meetings & Conferences.

Rummage sales; selling Christmas cards and Gift wrappings, and having Bazaars.

One Branch did something out of the ordinairy. The Presidency gave 16 sisters $1.00 each and asked them to use it in any legitimate manner to increase the amount, and then return it with the increase in three months. They did this and the increase was $42.40.

Several Branches put on plays and sponsored Branch Parties.

A Fashion show, displaying the sewing of the sisters during the year, is a fine goal to work towards. Use live models to display them where possible, and have a fine social evening.

I would like to express my appreciation for your co-operation in the past, especially your kind response to the quilt drive, sending in your Annual Reports, etc. We shipped 189 quilts to Salt Lake, which made us very happy. I hope you are making use of the Hand Book. It will guide you in your work and it offers manny suggestions for improvement in your work, as you read it.

I would like to stress the keeping of accurate records so that your report for 1950 will be a complete record of all of your activities. Be very careful with your money, so no criticism can come to anyone on that score. Bank if possible and have the secretary and president sign the checks.

May the Lord bless you constantly in your responsible position, that through prayer and work you might continue to build up your organization, with the co-operation of all your sisters, and be able to draw the sisters in your Branch closer together, that love and unity may abound in your midst and much good result therefrom.

It is a real joy to work with you. Please give my love to all the lovely sisters in your Branch.

Ever praying for your happiness and success and with my love, 1 remain,

Sincerely your sister,

(Mrs.) Rula. W. Choules Relief Society President.