The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-11-28
Oak Grove Farmers, Club.

Inc November meeting OF tine YAK
Grove Farmers Club was held on the
20th'insi., at "Sunnyslde,'' the. home of
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. NJ, Winnie. A large
attendance was present and, the meeting
was full of interest during the entire
session. f aftl gf ~. f-a~.g =
1t was about II 80 O'Clock when Presl-
dent Wilson raped for order and all
joined In "A song from the Rural
Songster. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Mrs. j. Parsons. Secre-
tars's report was read and approved
Should the government own the coal
fields? was presented by j. F. Bilhimer,
who believed it would be unwise for the
government to undertake to own and
operate the coal fiel'ls. The question
was discussed by A. Parmenter and M.
Wilcox. Mr.. Wilcox thinks the govern
ment should take the coal fields and
operate them in the interest Of the
people. Mr.. A. Wrigley favored the
club with fine vocal solo.
The question Of How best to dispose
of tramps? was ably handled by Mrs
f. Strauch. The discussion which fol-
lowed was lively one, many of the
ladies' as well as gentlemen taking part.
Various opinions were expressed. Some
would care for the tramp in prison
some woald treat him kindly, feed him
and try to help him to change his mode
OF living, while others would drive him
from their door and leave him to enjoy
his wanderings as best he could. Be-
fore this question was fully disposed Of
our hostess announced dinner and soon
all were ENJOYING an excellent meal.
The afternoon session was opened
with all instrumental solo by Miss Tillie
Strauch. Following came the election
of officers which resulted as follows
Prest., F. Stauch; Vice Prest., A..
Wr;gley; Sec, Mrs. Will Onyon; Ger.
Sec, Mrs. j. f. Bilhimer; treasurer,
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Derr; chaplain, Mrs. r.
Kent; director Of County Association Of
Farmers Clubs, d. ii. Morris; delegates
to State Association of Farmers Clubs,
to be held in Lansing, Dec. 9th and 10Th,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Bilhimer
Miss Grace Wilcox read an excellent
paper on the Relation of parents TO the
school teacher, in which she wildly
portrayed rural school life as seen from
actual experience. Her paper was full
of good suggestions to parents and
school officers, urging them to stand by
the teacher and aid her in her work in
every way possible. If your child is
doing well in the school tell the teacher
so and thank her, too, for you can
scarcely realize how much few words
of commentator will Tighten the
teachers labor. One of the strong
points in Miss Wilcox's paper, and of
which she is an ardent advocate, is the
grading and classification Of the rural
schools, believing that in so doing
much valuable time is saved to the
pupil.
Master Ward Strauch gave a fine
recitation which was appreciated by all
present. The program closed with
vocal solo by Gertrude butcher. The
president elect then took the chair and
after making few remarks announced
the standing committees. We think he
acted wisely in retaining Mrs. Wrigley
as chairman of the literary committee.
The club then adjourned to meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Eveleth at "Oak
Dale" farm, December 18th.
Program for December meeting: Re-
ports OF delegates from State Associa-
ton; Shall we adopt the good roads
movement as at present advocated?
VIM. Cole; What lines of club work
will lead to the greatest progress? Mrs.
w. Onyon; How shall the farmer and
his family attain the greatest happiness?
Mrs. j. F. Bilhimer; Select reading, Lee
Wilson; Is there real dignity in labor,
IL so why do we strive to attain to the
possibility OF living without it?
Daniel butcher.
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