Mutual and Civic Improvement Club of Hebron
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The Mutual and Civic Improvement Club was a women's organization founded int he town of Hebron, OH in 1915. The organization took the place of an existing women’s club in town called the “Cross-Country Club.” The group of ladies held events that, as their name suggest, was for their own intellectual and social benefit (Mutual), but community involvement (Civic Improvement) remained a key component of their mission.
Mutual Improvement
The club permitted its members to expand their intellectual and cultural horizons, with readings, musical performances, and guest speakers at their monthly meetings. REF. The ladies of the club served as a support group for one another in times of personal tragedy, such as the loss of a loved one. The club also participated in the wider community of women’s organizations, becoming a member of the Ohio Federation of Women’s club, often sending representatives from Hebron to the larger association meeting. REF. One of these meetings inspired the ladies to pursue what would become their most lasting community service.
