Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-03
Golden Glow Branch Meets

HOluCu 1hOW DTdnCI N1CttS
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ed
Harding at Blackwell, the Golden
Glow Branch of the International
Sunshine Society observed Past Pres
idents' and Past Secretaries day
with an all day meeting which was
attended by 81 ladies. A delicious
dinner was partaken of at o'clock.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Cora Welch, a past president.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by the chaplain, Mrs. Flora
Patten; the secretary, Mrs. Ned B.
Reed, and the treasurer, Mrs. Cert
rude Luce, gave interesting reports.
-Four past presidents were in attend
ance, Mrs. Cora WEIGH, Mrs. Annie
Davis, Mrs. Daisy Mantor, Mrs. Ethel
Hunnewell. Mrs. WEIGH presided and
gave very interesting paper on the
history of the branch since it was
organized in 1909 with 10 members.
Mrs. Daisy Mantor gave a most in
teresting original poem on "Remin-
iscneces;" Mrs. Hunnewell, the retir-
ing president, expressed her appre-
| citation of the cooperation which the
branch has given her during her
term of office. A written report of
the State convention recently held
at Lewiston was rendered by Mrs.
Nettie Foster, who was the branch
delegate and who was unable to be
present as she is attending the sum-
mer school at Pennington. Vocal
solo was enjoyed, given by Mrs.
Reed. 1t was voted to send cards
to Warren Blackwell, who is a pa
tient in the Maine General hospital
in Portland. A report was given on
the money given for q free bed at
the Collins hospital in Madison. The
next meeting of the Branch will be
held at the home of Mrs. Daisy Man.
tor, when Childrens day will be OBJ
served. The Golden Glow Branch
has had a most prosperous year as
the following statement recently rem
I dered by its secretary indicates:
The branch has SO sustaining
members and during the past year
II regular and one special meeting
has been held. Much interest has
been shown and good amount of
work accomplished.
The greater part of the work this
year has been on bedding.
Inc branch always plans to have
on hand the whole amount of bed
olng Tor at least one bed in case of
emergency, such as fire, etc, that the
needy may be helped at once.
work for the needy has been car
rleo on to quite an extent. One
meeting was devoted to sewing for a
needy family that had had much i'll
ness. -Four needy children have re-
ceived much help, being provided
with clothes and placed in private
nones. After the fire at Scion last
ran the branch gave $50, the pro-
ceeds from a supper, to help the
most needy. Recently $40 has been
given toward a free bed in the Col
ms hospital in Madison.
There have been distributed ~
boxes OF fruit, six boxes Of flowers.
lhree DOCKS, besides about $40 ex-
pended for Christmas cheer. The
totai amount paid out for the needy
- Slo3.lz. The state, international
anu county dues for the year
amounted to $3.50. being paid in ad-
vance until fall. Thirty-two dollars
ana hfty-seven cents has been paid
out to carry on the work for the mr.
chase of supplies. During the sum-
mer OF 1923 food sales We're held and
No3.3o received from the same. The
amount of $12S.O6 was received from
our annual fair and supper. The
amount on hand May l. 1926 (the
beginning of our year) was S96.79.
Inc branch makes rule to re-
member birthdays, especially elder
members and shut-ins, send cards
a2a words of cheer.
Past Presidents. Secretaries and
Chlldren's days are observed, usual
ly with special programs.
The work and socialibility of the
branch seems to be an Inspiration
to the community and appreciated
by all.