The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-14
Picnic IS
Outstanding
Social Affair
Members of Libby Woman's
Club Charmed by De-
ightful Outdoor Setting
PROGRAM CONSISTS
OF "REMINISCENCES

| Calling back to memory the pleasant
experiences of former years is often
| times an enjoyable pastime, but for the
members of the Libby Woman's club
such reminiscing last Tuesday after
noon proved especially enjoyable, not
only because of the fond memories re-
called but also because of the ideal
surroundings where the happy affair
was held
Mrs. Timothy Miller and Mrs. M. K.
kedzie were in charge of what they
termed an I Remember" program, and
1t was held On the beautiful lawn
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. K Kedzie In
the shade of the dense pine trees, and
with wild birds and butterflies fitting
about 1t was such a delightful setting
and SO perfect program that moth
ing suit superlative compliments have
been heard concerning it.
Mrs. A. c. Herbst. as first president
of the club, was asked to preside. She
gave brief history of the clubs organ
ization, which showed the club was
called into being on September "a, 1912,
IN response to invitations sent out by
Mrs. Herbst and Mrs. Caroline Rice.
who was visiting in Libby from Peoria.
I'LL The club was organized at that
time with the following first officers:
Mrs. A. G. Herhst president; Mrs. L.
6. Klenck, vice president; Mrs. M. ..
Rowland, secretary Mrs ]. F. Harris,
treasurer.
BY October of that year the club had
started public library which they
maintained until it was taken over by
the county.
Eleven of the original 80 charter
members were present at this meeting.
They were Mrs. ], F. Harris, Mrs. John
Peay, Mrs. A. B. Rogers, Mrs. @. G.
Gompf, Miss Antonio Grandiean, Mrs.
W. F. Kienitz, Mrs, J. M Kennedy, Mrs.
A. G. Herbst, Mrs L. G. Klenck, Mrs.
]. K. Dwinelle and Mrs. Ed Olson.
These ladies' came attired in gowns of
the 1912 vintage which added much
to the interest and merriment of the
Il Remember" feature.
Mrs. kedzie had charge of feature
presented by the past presidents, in
which each past officer told of some
humorous experience during her term
Of office. This feature proved very in
teresting and called forth many humor-
GUS incidents.
Mrs, l. j. Olson, the retiring presi-
dent, and her executive committee then
sang tribute to each of the past presi-
dents, each being mentioned by name.
The song was composed by Mrs. Glen
Oneal and was very clever. Following
this number, little Ruth Billings and
Fern collars presented each past presi-
dent with rose.
Installation Of officers followed, be-
ing conducted by Mrs. Ned Joughin.
The officers installed were: Mrs Harold
Miller, president: Mrs r. w. Billings,
LIST vice PRESIDENT Mrs w. c. collars,
End vice president, Mrs. D. o. Mount.
secretary; Mrs. FL w. Redfield, treas
urer; Mrs. E. f. Erickson, member
executive committee
The club adopted resolution express
ing special appreciation to Mrs. J. A.
krall and Mrs Walter Neils for faithful
work OF the past year and one ex-
regret at the loss Of Mrs. c.
). Christensen, who is leaving with Mr..
Christensen to make their home in
D. c.
Serving of lunch in the delightful.
sool sylvan surroundings was the first
feature In perfect social afternoon.