Everett Labor League Prepares for Leap Year Gala
Despite a heavy rainstorm, the Ladies' Union League in Everett gathered to elect new leadership and finalize plans for an unconventional New Year's Eve dance.
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If any proof were needed that the Ladies' Union League is decidedly on the job, it might be found in the large attendance at Monday evening's meeting, despite the heavy downpour of rain. It takes more than a rain storm to dampen the ardor of the league ladies. The evening featured a visit from Seattle organizers and the election of officers, with Mrs. Theo. Zeigler re-elected as president. The group also voted to affiliate with the State Federation of Labor. Plans were announced for a leap year dance and supper on New Year's night. A committee of three male members has been assigned to prepare the meal; the ladies, while reserving the right to 'praise or knock' the culinary efforts, refuse all responsibility for its preparation.
“The ladies will reserve all rights to praise or knock the culinary efforts of the men as they see fit, but refuse to be responsible for its preparation.”
Early 20th-century labor organizations often served as vital social hubs that bridged civic activism and community life. The 'Leap Year' dance highlights the specific social dynamics of the era, where gender roles were being subtly challenged or playfully renegotiated in the public sphere.
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