The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-03-04

house being used for the tables. There
were over sixty ladies present;
speeches of greeting and response
were made; all very enjoyable. This
was the most far-reaching entertain
ment we have had.
A Junior League was formed for
war work under the direction of Mrs.
Elwood Offutt. Work was done for the
Red Cross; money donated and all
members turned to war work. Two
Liberty bonds were bought.
A tuberculosis league was formed
under the club and stamps were sold.
Mrs. R. E. Sliger resigned in the
spring of 1918 for war work and Mrs.
Julius c. Renninger served as presi-
dent and kept the club together until
the election in 1919.
From 1919 until 1923-four years
Mrs. James Wilson served as presi-
dent.
Our own club rooms in the K. of
P. building were arranged for at this
time. This made it easy to entertain,
which was done frequently in connec-
ton with club meetings and at other
times. The Mayor, DR.. Henry W. Nc
Comas, being specially entertained
These rooms were rented for use OF
other organizations and private enter
tainments, really forming a nucleus
for community house, which we al
ways hope to have.
Entertainments OF all kinds were
fostered by the CLUB: Lyceum course
of lectures for two years; the Welsh
Concert Company; address by Mr..
Cooper, of the Salvation Army; lee
ture by DR.. Parker on social hygiene;
talk on district nursing by DR.. Knox.
Shortly after this last named address,
the Health Association for Garrett
county was formed with a district
nurse in charge.
Several luncheons, with every men,
be present, were held in the club
rooms.
Through the efforts of the club cleo
tricity was turned on two mornings
each week instead of only at night,
making it possible to use electrical
appliances for homework.
We had our largest membership
during this time-93 active and 22
honorary members.
The entertainment committee has
always been very active and has earn
ed good sum of money each year be-
sides bringing the citizens of the
town together for common cause.
This committee has made it posi-
BILE for the club to always have money
in hand for the many calls upon it. 1t
could we'll be called the finance COM
mittee.
In 1928, Mrs. Paul Naylor was
elected president. Cleaning of the
town was special work in the spring,
the club being helped by the Boy
Scouts and the Chamber of Commerce,
both active organizations at that time.
A number of families were helped
by the philanthropic committee which
has been very active committee ever
since the club was established. Help
has been given to persons in need;
food and clothes, also milk for school
children in special cases, and assist
ance given the district nurse.
In 1923 we had community Christ
mas tree, which was located on the
lawn of the Court House, where
special services were held.
Mrs. J. L. Pollock was elected pres
ident in 1924. A welcome tea" was
given in honor of the many strangers
in our midst, here for short time,
during the construction of the hydro
electric project.
The club was represented at the Col
den Rule dinner for the Near East
Relief.
Sixty persons in need were helped
during the year.
Our club rooms were given up at
this time, the Knights Of Pythias TAX