DCHP-3

Ladies' Aid (Society)

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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an organization of women who raise funds and contribute other help in supporting the work of a church.

Quotations

1873
The Ladies' Aid Society in connection with the Baptist Church in this Town will hold a social this evening.
1895
The Social [was] under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church. . . .
1964
Good management . . . and a jolly party combined to make a complete success of the "Apron Social" and tea given in the basement of the Knox Church last evening under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the congregation.