Philathea Class Old Baptist Church
Newfield, New York
early 1920s
Philathea means "Lover of God," and was an international, interdenominational organization for women. The members of the Newfield chapter are: Top row: Adelaide Williams, Mrs. George Ervay (?), Mrs. David (?), Mrs. Leon Godley (?), Lina Wescott, Mrs. Tucker (husband ran creamery in Newfield). Second Row: Hattie Gardner, Iva Tompkins, Mae Cooper (Uncle Frank McAllister's maid), Theresa Stevens Carpenter, Etta Tompkins; Third Row: Marie Cutter, Ethel Taber, Helen Estabrook, Alice Van Marter (?).
Thanks to Kathryn Cutter Maki for preserving this photo. |
The ladies look very serious and determined in their love of God. I love their dresses which are so varied and individual--and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this photograph.
ReplyDeleteNancy: Thanks for stopping by. We love this photo - some great looking ladies. I will be doing a follow-up story on Mae Cooper (middle, second row).
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful photo. I can not wait to hear more about Mae Cooper.
ReplyDeleteYvette: We are trying to find out more about her. We have shared this information with the Newfield NY Historical Society folks. They are working on a project to feature the outstanding women of Newfield, and May is on the list.
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