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wOmAn suffrage in allen county
LIMA HOSTED 1916 OWSA CONVENTION
DAY one: NOVEMBER 14, 1916
Allen County Museum Collection.
Neely Home, c. 1970s. The Business Women's Club's headquarters were located in the Neely Home between 1916 and 1919.
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Mayor Ballis H. Simpson, Ethelyn Sherwood, and Edith Hughes welcomed guests in the morning.
The state executive meeting was held at the Business Woman’s Club (right), headquarters for the OWSA officers, in the evening. Florence Allen (left) spoke on “The Right to Think” in auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce. In her talk, she highlighted struggles of men and women throughout history for the right to think, particularly women’s right. Mary Longsworth introduced Allen. The College Women’s Clubs hosted this event. Members of the City Federation, College Women’s Clubs, and their guests were invited.