May 11, 2021
Contributed
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS The April meeting of the Weirton Woman’s Club included Molly Mossor, left, presenting the program on “Women Who Changed History.”
WEIRTON The Weirton Woman’s Club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, met on April 5 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. The executive board met prior to the general meeting.
President Jeanne Amidon presided, welcoming members and introducing new member Roxanne Matysiak. Carla Colson gave the inspiration, reading “Ten Reasons to Forgive Someone.”
Molly Mossor, committee chairman of the GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center, presented the program, her focus “Women Who Changed the World.” Among them were crusaders, abolitionists, scientists, doctors and authors. Mossor also discussed Jane Addams, child labor and reform, and Alice Lakey, campaigner to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act, both of whom were women’s club members. She then introduced state President Helen M