Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-25

| Tuesday in the club house TO con-
slider their own affairs.
That the meeting might have its
] lighter side, the club board gave a
! luncheon in honor of the members,
some $50 being present to enjoy
| the hospitality of the directors
Tables we're gay with autumn flow
ers and orange candles and buffet
luncheon was served from an at
tractlvely appointed table. having
centerpiece of fall fruits and vege-
tables.
During the luncheon hour various
announcements were made which
included one by Mrs. Bertha Judd,
Americanization instructor for Gen.
tral high school who told of the
work being done. Each year the
club gives Christmas presents to
the pre-school children and each
year aids in other ways with the
work of the department.
A charming program of music
was given by the club chorus
under the direction of Mrs. Arthur
Schultz, this chorus being one of
the many successful innovations in
troduced this season.
Mrs. Arno C. Yaeckel, treasurer,
explained the financial status of
the club, its income, the expenses
which must be met and the addi-
tional sum which must be earned.
AS financial secretary Mrs. Har-
vey A. Kenyon announced her will
ingnesS to accept dues and said
that l25 of the 210 members have
already paid their dues.
Presidents Address
Mrs. Warren Currier. president,
explained something of the history
of the club introduced her directors,
the section chairmen, and the new
members.
New members welcomed We're:
Mrs. Clara Kilgore, Mrs. H. K. Nc
Climans, Mrs. E. E. Anderson, Mrs.
A. NJ Blackburn, Mrs. G. w. Ashley,
Mrs. Mabel c. Widener. Mrs. A. D.
Buffers, Mrs. Mabel Taylor.
AS head of the organization Mrs.
Currier pointed out what are, ia
her opinion, the corner stones of
club success: the always present
finances, club education, or as she
termed it, the adjusting OF each
member to the other; hospitality,
and programs. The club, she en-
phasized, belongs to the members
and should reflect their desires and
needs.
Federation, the union of Women's
clubs in county, state and national
groups was discussed by Mrs. F.
D. Jacobs, past president. and state
trustee, who stressed the fedora
tion's motto Strength united is
stronger" In her talk Mrs. Jacobs
outlined briefly the highlights of
the Southern District convention
last week at Palm Springs.
Mrs. M. j. Dowd, junior past pres
ident, discussed the Federation
News, official publication of the
state federation, and urged 100 per
cent subscription.
Club Finances
Club finances were the subject
for Mrs. J. B. McNeece's talk, who
told of the benefits derived by at
tending club parties, both from the
financial and social sides.
FTiendliness was emphasized by
Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne, another Of
the clubs past presidents.
AS program chairman Mrs. A. B.
! Hanson discussed the future pro-
grams for the year and Mrs. w. C.
Costello and Mrs. Earle G. Davis
discussed the club from the news
paperwoman's standpoint. Mrs. Le-
roy Holt was called upon for an
impromptu talk and gave one of
her inspirational messages.
Various members expressed their
views on different club activities
and needs, the informal discussion
contributing many helpful sug-
gestionS.
1t was voted to change the next
meeting to Friday, Nov. Is, an eve
ming meeting open to members
husbands. The program, to be CIV
en- by Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox, will
be preceded by supper for which
Mrs H. C. Diller is in charge.
Christmas music will be supplied
by the club choir.
The next dessert bridge party is
Dec. and Mrs. o. j. Bradshaw is
in charge.
BANYAN TREE 76 YEARS OLD
HONOLULU, WR)-Hawaii claims
the largest and one of the oldest
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