The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-03-23
ANNUAL MEETING OF BEREA
CIVIC LEAGUE

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Monday night This was an i'm
portant meeting because il marked
the close Of the first years work
and the opening of the new year
which promises 10 totally eclipse
the past years work.
The chief purpose OF the meeting
was 10 elect officers for the ensuing
year. The nominating committee,
having been appointed by the presi-
dent. proceeded TO name the officers.
The following names were proposed
for president. n. +. Spence: fist Vice
President Carl Hunt; end Vice Pres
ident. II. +. Taylor: Bird Vice presi-
dent, Carl vogel; 18th Vice President,
Charles Burdette: 9Th Vice presi-
dent, j. W. Herndon; Secretary, the
Rev. ID. w. Brown: Treasurer, the
Rev. Howard Hudson; Reporter. C.
II. Wertenberger.
A motion was made and carried
that these officers be elected by &C
l'ldihdt"h NulCH was uhdiiiiiiouS anu
served as the election. Mayor Gay
then greeted the league in a few
chosen words which received ap-
plause. The officers elect were then
called TO the front and installed by
the assignment of their respective
duties which were read from the
constitution by the secretary, the
Rev. Mr.. Brown.
The officers elect were called 10
the floor in turn IN lay their plans
before the league for the new year.
The first Vice being absent, Mr.. Tay-
Tor took the floor and in his char
acteristic manner held Berea Beau
tiful TO the front and made a plea
for cooperation which received the
hearty applause and sanction Of the
entire league. Mr.. Vogel spoke in
behalf Of the young people Of our
town and proposed again the much
needed supervised play ground for
our village young people. With his
characteristic enthusiasm and
friendship with the young people
Mr.. Vogel is an anticipated success.
He made an earnest plea for the CO.
operation Of parents and citizens
and pledged himself to the duties Of
his important Office. Mr.. Burdette
in n few brief remarks assured the
l I that h xxrtlltn.r n nat
his part in the big game of improv-
ing Berea. Mr.. Herndon in his uni
que manner impressed the audience
that he actually believed in Bere,
ami begged every one get under that
same spell Of thinking and then
boost for a better Berea. He very
interestingly related the story Of
locating the Dixie Highway in
which he played an important part
at the Knoxville meeting some
months ago. Berea is certainly
proud that a man Of such influence
is within her gates and ready TO
boost for everything that is good for
lut NllldE'. nv dlSb edNt All tH-
thusiastic announcement OF the
coming Of the Knoxville business
men on April II. Mr.. Spence follow
ed with an enthusiastic talk out
lining his plans for a better years
work and sending home some of the
needs Of our town from his point Of
view. Mr.. Hudson. not having any
funds on hand. had little more
To say than did the reporter. who
refused to give away his scoop OF
the occasion. The Secretary, in
order to rectify the list of members,
called the names of those present
and extended the invitation TO 9TH
ers to join TO which there was a
hearty response of eighteen new
members.
A membership committee was ap-
pointed by the chair consisting Of
the Rev. C.. s. knight, chairman: and
the following: Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Wer-
tenberger Mr.. Little and U. s. Wyatt.
Any persons wishing TO join the
League may hand their names to
any one Of this committee.
The next meeting was ap-
pointed for April n, 700 p. m. in the
Chapel OF the Graded School Build
ing. There will be an interesting
program including the display OF
bird houses designed and made by
the boys under the leadership Of Mr..
Vogels department, for use in the
town.
Other features Of the program will
be announced later.
II you want 10 line up for useful
ness in your town join the Ciyic
League. See the article "You Ae
Wanted" in another column and join
tlu crowd.