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Rh Inst. of Technology, Library School. Member: Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority; A. A. U. W.; D. A. R. Home: 209 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, Wash.

GALBRAITH, Nettie May, (Miss), M. A., born in Walla Walla, Washington, June 17, 1880, a life-long resident of the state. Principal, St. Paul's School for Girls, (accredited High School, Episcopal). President, Walla Walla Branch, American Ass'n of University Women; director, Symphony Club; honorary member of Kiwanis Club. Lecturer on Art and other educational subjects before state and national groups. Regent, Walla Walla Branch of Archaeological Institute of America. Member: Kiwanis Club, N. E. A., Walla Walla Country Club, Art Club, Symphony Club, National Council of Executive Women in Education, Home: St. Paul's School, Walla Walla, Wash.

GARST, Blanche Beasley (Mrs.), a native of Tennessee, daughter of Samuel Waddell and Tennessee Martin Beasley, a resident of Washington five years; has spent several years in California. Married to Rev. John Newton Garst, D. D. Children: Hazel Ruth, Helen Elizabeth, Ralph Eugene, Jeanne Pauline. Teacher of Expression, Dramatic Art, Public Speaking, Voice. Student of Henry Southwick. Coaches for plays and public recitals. Director of B. Y. P. U. Dramatic Club. Former instructor of Public Speaking Department of Spokane Woman's Club. Member: Musical Arts Society. Home: 1315 W. 11th Ave., Spokane, Washington.

GAWLER, Jean K., (Mrs. Joseph C.), a native of Washington, D. C.; resident of State of Washington for about 20 years. Former resident of Colorado and New Mexico. Daughter of M. M. and Angle L. Kaighn. Married to Joseph C. Gawler. Former confidential secretary to Director of U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C., and secretary to Secretary of Carnegie Institute. Chairman, Division of Home Economics Teaching, General Fed. W. C.; president of Yakima Park Board. Has contributed a number of articles for magazines covering General Federation Work. Member: General Federation of Women's Clubs, Washington State Federation, Woman's Century Club, Portia Club of Yakima. Home: 1401 West Chestnut St., Yakima, Washington.

GEIGER, Laura M. (Mrs. W. F.), born in Quincy, Illinois, May 5, 1877, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Meyer, a resident of Washington for 24 years. Married to William Frederick Geiger. Children: Frederick M., Helen, Mrs. Charles H. Shons, William A. Active in civic affairs. Former vice chairman of Public Health Nursing Association, for 10 years officer and member of Board of Y. W. C. A., on Board of Directors of American Red Cross, (vice-chairman during late war), member of Northwest Field Commission of Y. W. C. A. Member: Aloha Club (vice-president), Garden Club (vice-president), Women of Rotary, American Legion Auxiliary. Home: 608 North Jay St., Tacoma, Washington.

GENTSCH, Augusta (Miss), born in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of F. C. and Augusta Lalk Gentsch (pioneers of Utah), a resident of Spokane, Washington, for fourteen years, formerly living in St. Louis and Boston. Pianist, organist and contralto. Diplomas, Hosmer Hall, St. Louis, Kroeger School of Music, St. Louis, N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston. Has had wide experience as concert (soloist) pianist, playing in almost every state. Accompanist to many famous artists, particularly singers. Teacher of all grades in the art of piano playing. Member: Spokane Musical Art Society, Spokane Friday Musical Club (honorary member), Washington State Music Teachers' Ass'n. Address: 405 Norfolk Bldg., Spokane, Wash.

GOBLE, Fannie Smith, (Mrs. G. H.), born in Chesaning, Michigan, October 13, 1861, daughter of Oliver Cook and Jennie Ross Smith, a resident of Washington for 21 years. Married to George Harvey Goble. Children: Katherine Margaret, Olive. Member, Spokane Board of Education. Active club woman. Has held several high offices in D. A. R. organization; former president and treasurer of Spokane Sorosis Club. Five years on Y.W.C.A. Board of Directors. Member: D. A. R., Sorosis. Home: 1019 7th Avenue, Spokane, Washington.

GOODHUE, Nellie A. (Miss), a native of Minnesota, a resident of Washington for 20 years. Director of Child Study Department, Seattle public schools. At one time instructor, Normal School. The needs of misfit pupils have always interested her and when the Child Study Department of the Seattle public schools was organized, she became its Director. The Department served 6,970 pupils during 1926-1927. Member: Soroptimist Club, State Association, of Executive