The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-04-01
OFFICERS IN CIVIC CLUB
ARE REELECTED TUESDAY

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might bring their flowers for display
or to be judged.
Three white birch and 26 hemlock
and spruce trees were planted in the
park. Also AZ trailing rosebushes and
a quantity of flower seeds on the high
banks along the State road.
Care continued on grass plot at
bridge. Flowers bloomed from April
until frost.
A poster contest was sponsored in
the elementary school on "How to
make my town more attractive"
Prizes were won by Robert Barthlow
and Martha Whorton.
A program was given by Miss Cath
crime Baker, graduate of Carnege
Institute of Technology, on Industrial
Art and Design, illustrated by posters.
A pre-voting program considering
Legislation enacted and pending, en-
dorsing two resolutions favored by
NJ. f. W. c., Disney Bill proposing
National Academy Of Public Affairs
and of Equal Rights for Women, peace
program, discussion, papers read,
signing of petition to end war. Two
speakers, nationally known, represent
ing the Women's l. L. for Peace and
Freedom, under the auspices of Civic
club, spoke in the High school to stu
dents and to large home group.
The Public Welfare Commute has
followed its work CT the last few years
in assisting with the orthopedic clinics
held fall and spring. The club fur
ichn 10 h.
A new feature is a Reading and
Book Exchange club. This is not for
members only, but for any who are
interested.
The 25th birthday of the club was
celebrated with a Silver Anniversary
Luncheon, inviting its friends to join
with the members. A very happy
occasion.
Through the efforts of Miss Ethel
Miller, executive secretary of the
Welfare Board, on behalf of the civic
club, a playground director was pro-
vided for the vacation months. The
director dividing his time between
play ground in the park, and tennis
courts. There were 81 boys registered,
an average of 81 reporting each day.
A talk by representative of the Elec-
trio Service Company, stressing i'm
portance Of better lighting to conserve
our sight.
At Christmas time a demonstration
of Yuletide lighting and decorations.
Mrs. T. C. Hinebaugh as club repre-
sentative, responded to the request of
the Federal Writers Project for early
historic data of our town and county
to be used in compiling the Maryland
Guide. This article is most interest
ing and instructive, containing much
information. 1t includes sketches con-
corning all the prominent early
settlers, in many cases tracing ances-
try back to the 18th and 18th CEN
turtles in England and in France. 1t
has been printed in pamphlet form.
One program, Travel Talk, Mexico.
A joint meeting of Mothers club
with Civic club at Gnomewood, on the
Lake, for the purpose of planning
playground activities.
One delegate attended annual State
meeting in Baltimore.
Mrs. W. w. Grant was winner of
prize awarded by First District in con-
test for district song.
Ninety pounds of used or discarded
silk was sent to War Veterans at
Perry Point.
Donations to Girl Scouts, $3.50.
Our assessment to Penny Art Fund
was paid.
We are now holding our regular
meetings in the Home Economics
building of the High school.
We appreciate the cooperation we
have received and desire to thank all
who have in any way contributed to
the success of our work. Special men
ton is due our judges for their pains
taking and impartial work and to our
local papers for their generosity in
granting space for publicity.
Respectfully submitted,
Lottie M. Loar, President,
Oakland Civic Club.