FEDERATION HISTORY

The Missouri Federation was organized in 1938 and affiliated with the NFRW the same year. MFRW has 58 clubs and nine districts. Members host campaign schools, candidate forums, Women of Tribute events and Lincoln Day celebrations, as well as register voters and educate the public on issues. Each club sponsors a girl to attend the annual Legislative Day.

Past presidents include:
Ronny Margason
Barbara Cooper
Violet Corbett
Jeanne Hacker
Mrs. La Rue Lemons, 1998-99
Mrs. Mellene Shudy, 1996-97
Mrs. Joanne Breckenridge, 1992-95
Ruth Ann Compton, 1988-91
Mrs. Garhon Stauss, 1984-85
Mrs. Lena Ekman, 1984
Mrs. J. Charlin Sherrill, 1980-83
Mrs. Marybelle Wnuk, 1978-79
Mrs. Eleanor Schicht, 1976-77
Mrs. Betty Arndt, 1974-75
Mrs. Ruby Life, 1972-73
Mrs. Anne McElhiney, 1970-71
Mrs. Maryetta White, 1968-69
Mrs. Ollie Fritschy, 1966-67
The Hon. Rosemary Ginn, 1964-65
Mrs. Earle Frost, 1962-63
Mrs. Harry Gladish, 1960-61
Mrs. Pearl Gehrig, 1938-39 (founding)

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