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Regular meeting of the year was held at the Library Room on Jany 11th. 9 members present. Bill for refreshments served on New Year’s Day was presented and in absence of Treas. the Secy was authorized to draw check for the amount – 1.35. Motion made by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Heemer that the club buy and donate a number of trees to beautify the school grounds. Carried. Motion made by Mrs. Sholl seconded by Mrs. Heisey, that the Pres. appoint a committee of three to confer with Mr. Kirkpatrick in regard to kind of trees and prices. Carried. Committee appointed: Mrs. Corse, Mrs. Clapp, Mrs. Travis. Motion made by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Morris, that the club set aside the sum of 5.00 to be taken from either or both funds, with which to buy pecan trees. Money to be in hands of committee. Carried. The program for the afternoon was then carried on under the leadership of Mrs. Clapp. Subject: “The Man-Made World” Reading: “The Man-Made World” – Mrs. Clapp Reading: “Woman in her ___ -Economic Relation - Mrs. Kirkpatrick Question of changing date of next annual meeting was then taken up. Moved by Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Corse, that the next annual meeting be held on the 20th of February instead of the regular date the 22nd. Carried. Motion to adjourn to meet on Jany 25th.
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Regular meeting at Reading Room 57 persons present. Meeting called to order by President. In the absence of the Secretary. Mrs. Van Ness was appointed Secy Pro-Tem. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Bill from Mr. Schubring for materials for flag pole read – amt 2.40. On motion of Mrs. Morris seconded by Mrs. Duckworth, it was voted to allow the bill and the Sec’y was instructed to draw order for same. Mrs. Corse announced that the June meeting of the County Federation would not be held in Collegeport; as that meeting was claimed by Markham. On motion of Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Sholl, it was voted to send a note of sympathy on the death of our honored member Mrs. Herbage, to her husband Mr. W. L. Herbage and to her parents. The President appointed as a committee to prepare the same, Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Heisey, Mrs. Van Ness. On motion of Mrs. Corse seconded by Mrs. Duckworth, it was voted to replace the sheets of iron with glass, in the west windows of our Reading Room. Mrs. Morris announced that new window frames must first be put in. Mrs. Corse amended her motion, seconded by Mrs. Duckworth, that a committee be appointed to communicate with Mr. Schubring regarding the work. President announced that she would appoint committee later. Instead of the regular program, a talk on “Japanese Women” was given by Mr. Paul Watanabe, a Japanese. He closed with a Japanese song. On motion of Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness, a rising vote of thanks was given Mr. Watanabe. An invitation from Mrs. Clapp was given by Mrs. Van Ness to attend a demonstration of canning then in progress at Mrs. Clapp’s. Meeting adjourned. A social hour with refreshments followed.
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Regular meeting of the club was held at Library Room on Feby. 8. 11 members and 1 guest present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Communications from the Palacios Club; Mrs. W. H. Taylor, chairman of Library Extension Committee 4th District; and the University of Texas, were read. Report of chairman of committee on buying trees for school grounds planning delayed, but club ready to buy trees. The next meeting being the annual one with election of officers, the President appointed a nominating committee as follows: Mrs. Duckworth, Mrs. Heisey, Mrs. Corse. There being no further business, the program for the afternoon was then carried out under the leadership of Mrs. Travis. Subject: “Work Versus Leisure For Women” “The Parasidic Woman” – Mrs. Corse “The Adventurous Character of Woman” – Mrs. Heisey “Emancipation of English Women” – Mrs. Duckworth “Woman’s Need of Occupation Outside the Home” – Mrs. Van Ness On motion by Mrs. Van Ness, seconded by Mrs. Liggett, it was voted that a Parliamentary Drill will be a part of the next meeting. Adjourned to meet on Feby 20th for the annual meeting.
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On March 2nd 1916 – the following officers of the Collegeport Woman’s Club were elected:--
Pres - Mrs. J. W.
Kirkpatrick These officers took their seats at club meeting on June 8th 1916, and the following report is the result of their club work under their guidance. This report covers meetings and work done from that date up to and including date of this Annual Meeting – Feby 20, 1917.
Report as follows:
The following
entertainments have been given:--
Special work accomplished
as follows:-- The club membership has been very small, there being only 16 members of good standing to date. One member has been claimed – Mrs. M. L. Herbage – to whose family a letter of sympathy has been sent. The County Federation meeting has been well attended by our members and are a wonderful help in bringing the clubs of our county together around keeping up the interest in individual clubs. To date, dues amounting to 10.25 have been taken in. Total balance in bank $21.25.
Respectfully submitted on
Feby 20, 1917 Mrs. H. A. Clapp, Secy. |
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The annual meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club held at the Library Room on Feby 20, 1917. 10 members present Meeting called to order by the Pres. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Bills of 12.26 for school room shades presented and it was moved by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Morris that it be paid from Woman’s Club fund. Carried. A number of communications were read to give members ideas of work being done by other clubs.
Reports from the following
standing committees were called for and given:-- Annual reports of Secy read and accepted. Annual reports of Texas read and accepted. Copy of resolutions on the death of Mrs. Herbage were read and ordered to be embodied in the minutes: also verses written by Mrs. Heisey were read.
“The Woman’s Club of
Collegeport Texas extends to Mr. M. L. Herbage and the parents of
Mrs. Herbage, deepest sympathy in the recent death of Mrs. Herbage.
She was a charter member of our club whose counsel was valued, whose
ability was appreciated, whose life was exemplary and whose presence
was an inspiration. In losing her we have lost a power for good and
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Collegeport Secy instructed by Pres to buy new secy book and present bills for same at next meeting. Delegates appointed for next Federation meeting to be held at Midfield in March. Moved by Mrs. Morris, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that Mrs. Kirkpatrick be one delegate. Secy put this question before the house. Carried. Moved by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Liggett that Mrs. Travis be one delegate. Carried. Moved by Mrs. Duckworth, seconded by Mrs. Liggett that Mrs. Morris be one delegate, Carried. Discussion followed on the subject brought up at a County Federation Meeting as to raising the dues of that organization. Moved by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Corse that the Pres. Mrs. Kirkpatrick be authorized to present an amendment to the constitution at the next Federation meeting, that the dues be made pro rata of 10 cents a member. The Secy puts the motion before the house. Carried. Mrs. Sholl was then called to the chair to preside while Mrs. Kirkpatrick made a motion to rescind the motion carried at a previous meeting in that of buying pecan trees for the school grounds. Seconded by Mrs. Corse, it was carried. Mrs. Kirkpatrick then moved, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that umbrella trees, also two camphor trees be gotten and a day appointed soon to plant the same on the front of the school grounds. Carried. Day to be announced at the 1st Church on Sunday.
Report of nominating
committee read, and election of officers by ballot followed. It was moved by Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Sholl, that nominations by waved that election of Treas be made by acclamation, carried.
Mrs. Liggett was so
elected as Treas. As there was no further business before the house,
motion was made to adjourn to meet on March 8 at the Library Room.
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The regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club was held on March 8 at the Library Room. 8 members – 2 guests present. Meeting called to order by the Pres. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved – with one correction. Bill for refreshments for Japanese Tea, presented. 90 cents On motion of Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness, it was noted to be paid out of Woman’s Club fund. Bill for Secy. Book, .60 presented. Motion made by Mrs. Van Ness, seconded by Mrs. Morris that it be paid out of Woman’s Club fund. Carried Secy instructed to draw orders. Commendation read from Mrs. E. L. Perry., Bay City on Fed. Work. Announcement made of the planting of 30 umbrella trees and two rose bushes on the school grounds.
The program for this
afternoon in charge of Mrs. Heisey, was then carried out.
Motion to adjourn to meet
on March 22nd at Library Room. Mrs. H. A. Clapp, Secy. |
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The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club held at the Library March 22, 1917. In the absence of the Secy., the Pres. Appointed Mrs. Duckworth as Sec. Pro tem. Minutes read and approved. Correspondence read. Moved by Mrs. Corse, Seconded by Mrs. Everson that Mrs. Duckworth act as delegate to Temple. Carried. The Pres. instructed the Treas to send in the Dues. Dues of 1.00. Moved by Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Morris, that the club entertain on April 2rd for Mrs. House who is leaving. The Pres. appointed as a com. to look after the entertainment: Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Duckworth. Mrs. Judin’s name was also added, as she is also leaving. The Pres appointed Mrs. Duckworth and Mrs. Corse as delegates to the Midfield meeting in place of Mrs. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Travis who were unable to go.
Mrs. Duckworth had charge
of the study for the afternoon.
Adjourned, Mrs. Duckworth,
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As 5 members and 1 guest only were present, a business meeting could not be held, but an informal one was enjoyed by the few and the regular program for this afternoon under leadership of Mrs. Van Ness. Well carried out. Subject “Conversations of Sex” – Round Table discussion.
Mrs. H. Clapp, Secy. |
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The regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club, was held at the Library on the afternoon of May 10. 7 members – 1 guest present Meeting called to order by the President. Minutes of the last meeting, which was held on March 21, were read and with one correction, approved. Two meetings at which a quorum was not present were also held on April 12 & April 26. Discussion of methods to be taken up by the Club to entertain the young people during the summer months, resulted in the appointment by the Pres. of Mrs. Van Ness, chairman of a committee whom she is to select, to further plans for the entertainment. Report of Mrs. Corse, delegate to County Federation meeting at Midfield, was given. Report of meeting at Bay City called by Judge Lewis. “First Call for Women in Times of War” was given by Mrs. Clapp. Motion made by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness that two more programs of our year’s study course (the 12th & 26th) be given before the vacation for the summer. Carried.
Subjects of these two
programs as follows
The program for the
afternoon under leadership of Mrs. Duckworth was then presented.
No further business so
meeting was adjourned to meet on May 24th. Mrs. H. A.
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The regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club was held on the afternoon of May 24 at the Library Room. 8 members, 1 guest present. Meeting called to order by the pres. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Mrs. Corse moved that the Treas pay to Mr. Rodebaugh the Notary Fees for the bank claims from each separate fund. Seconded by Mrs. Van Ness. Carried. Secy to draw order. Mrs. Corse read a letter from Mrs. Goodwin Sterne, asking that our club appoint one member to serve on the membership of County Federation to meet at Markham. It was moved by Mrs. Duckworth, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness, that Mrs. Clapp be appointed on said committee. Carried. Moved by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Liggett, that the matter of giving to a fund for a prize to the Canning Club Girls, asked for by Mrs. Lund, County Demonstrator, be laid on the table. Carried. It was moved by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Travis that the fund, both Club & Library, be deposited in the Palacios Bank. Carried. Lengthy discussion for carrying out the club work for the coming year, was then held. The Cors. Secy was instructed by the Pres. to send card to each member of the Club, asking for a full attendance at the next meeting 3 weeks from this date, which will be the last one of the year.
The program for this
afternoon was then carried out. Adjourned to meet on June 14th at Library Room. Mrs. H. A. Clapp, Secy. Meeting called by the Pres. by the Union meeting held on June 7 at the home of Mrs. Van Ness. It was voted to invite the County Federation of Woman’s Clubs to meet with our Club in Sept. Mrs. Corse also gave a talk on registration in the National League for Woman’s Service, urging every woman present to sign.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick,
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Regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club, was held on the afternoon of June 14 at the Library. 14 members, 1 guest present. Meeting called to order by the Pres. Minutes of last meeting, also of special meeting, read and approved. Report of Library Committee read. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept it. Report of membership committee read and on motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept it. Report of Secy read, moved and seconded that it be accepted. Carried. Question of dropping from the State Federation, belonging only in the County Federation discussed and it was moved by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Clapp that it be done. The question was lost. Members voted in: Mrs. Shuey, Miss Grace Shuey, Mrs. Braden, Mrs. Bonnett, Mrs. Luce. Mrs. Corse was called to the chair and the Secy read the resignation of the President, Mrs. Kirkpatrick. It was moved by Mrs. Liggett, seconded by Mrs. Nelson, that the resignation be accepted. Carried. Resolutions on the faithfulness of our President, and the resignation which we see her leave, were read by the Secy. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resolutions and that they be embodies in the minutes. Carried. [Included in the minutes] Collegeport, Texas, June 14th, 1917 WHEREAS it has become necessary by reason of removal from our town for our President Mrs. John W. Kirkpatrick to resign her office of President of the Collegeport Woman’s Club and, WHEREAS she has been a faithful, efficient and capable officer devoted to the interests and success of the organization THEREFORE be it Resolved; that we accept her resignation with regret, that we commend her to the club existing in her future home, as a most faithful, intelligent and capable woman club worker, that we in this way attest our thanks for her faithful service, that we wish her the best that God can give her in the future life and that her life’s cup be filled to overflowing with joy, comfort, health, happiness and above all the “peace which passeth all understanding.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that these resolutions be engrossed in the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be delivered to Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and that the corresponding secretary of this club be instructed and ordered to write a letter to the secretary of the Corpus Christi Club introducing Mrs. Kirkpatrick to that club. Nomination of Mrs. T. C. Morris by Mrs. Clapp, for the next President. Rules were waived, and nomination and election were made by acclamation. Mrs. Morris was elected President. Motion made by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Morris that the Federation dues be paid. Carried. Moved and seconded to pay bill of 8 cents for postage. Carried. Mrs. Morris gave a report on the County Federation meeting at Markham. Mrs. Heisey read an article on the Woman’s Service League. Discussion of Red Cross work followed. Mrs. Morris, the new Pres. then took her seat, with after gracious remarks.
Motion to adjourn. Mrs. H.
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Since the annual report submitted at the regular business meeting f the Collegeport Woman’s Club held on Feby 20, 1917, 5 meetings have been held with a total attendance at four of these meetings of 33. Reports of Secy Pro Tem at meeting held on March 22, omitted number present. One special meeting was called, also two meetings were held at which on account of sickness only three or four were present, therefore, no program was presented. No meeting called to order. A farewell reception was given for two former members, at which there was a large attendance. During these months, the regular programs have been carefully studied and enjoyed by the few who have had the pleasure of hearing them. Very little outside work has been accomplished, but the club planed 30 umbrella trees and two rose buses on the school grounds. Also the County Federation meetings have been well attended by our members.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. H. A. Clapp, Secy |
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Advisory Board meeting The Executive Board of the Collegeport Woman’s Club for 1917 met at the Club rooms on July 19 with eight of its nine members present. Meeting called to order by the Pres. Motion of Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness, that Mrs. Duckworth serve as Secy Pro Tem in the absence of the Secy. Mrs. Clapp. Discussion of taking up the Red Cross work. Remarks by Mrs. Corse, Sholl, Liggett, Travis. Motion made by Mrs. Duckworth, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness that the Club rescind the motion to take up the Red Cross work and the Club join with the movement started by the Collegeport Industrial League for an organization of both men and women. Carried. Plans for the entertainment of the County Federation of Woman’s Clubs, was discussed, date first Friday in Sept. Mrs. Corse, as Collegeport’s representative on the County Executive Board, serve as chairman of the Program committee. Motion made and carried that Mrs. Corse give the address of welcome. Motion made by Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness, that Mrs. Clapp give a whistling solo. Mrs. Van Ness offered to be responsible for the music was accepted. Mrs. Travis to offer prayer. General discussion of refreshments to be served, followed. Motion made by Mrs. Van Ness, seconded by Mrs. Sholl, that we serve the food on small tables, the food to be placed on longer tables conveniently near.
The menu to be as follows: Mrs. Sholl’s offer to solicit the Citrus Grove community accepted, also Mrs. Corse and Mrs. Morris to solicit their neighbors. Motion made by Mrs. Duckworth, seconded by Mrs. Liggett, that an order be drawn on the Treas. for the amount of 1.75 to pay for material for book case for the Library. Further business postponed until a later date.
Meeting adjourned. Mrs.
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An Advisory Board meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club was held at the Library on the afternoon of Aug. 6. Seven members present. Meeting called to order by the President. Reading of minutes of last meeting of Advisory Board read and after one correction, accepted. Minutes of last regular meeting of the year, read and approved.
Motion made by Mrs. Corse,
seconded by Mrs. Travis, that the menu for the lunch to be served
for the Federation meeting be changed, and potatoe salad be
substituted for mashed potatoes making it as follows: Motion made by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that Mrs. Van Ness be appointed delegate for the Federation meeting to be held in Collegeport on Sept. 17, 1917. Carried. Discussion on decorations for the church followed. Motion made by Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that Mr. Van Ness, with Mr. Corse as assistant, be appointed to attend to it. Carried. Motion made by Mrs. Van Ness, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that Mrs. Sholl be appointed to ask Mr. Corse. Carried. Motion made by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Corse, that Mrs. Duckworth, Mrs. Van Ness and Mrs. Travis, be made the committee to see that the church is gotten in the best possible condition for the meeting. Carried. Motion made by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that the Pres. order the napkins. Carried. Arrangement of tables and question of serving, discussed.
Motion made by Mrs. Clapp,
seconded by Mrs. Sholl, that the plan of Mrs. Van Ness for
arrangement of tables be adopted. Carried. Study for the years was discussed. Motion to adjourn to continue discussion at next meeting which will be held at call of the President.
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An Advisory Board meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club was held on the afternoon of Aug 20 at the Library room. 8 members present Meeting called to order by the President. Minutes of last meeting read and with one correction, approved. Details of coming Federation meeting discussed. The Pres. appointed Mrs. Sholl and Mrs. Clapp to attend to the tickets at the church door. Motion made by Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Van Ness, that a bottle of bronze be bought (money to be taken from Library fines fund) with which to touch up the letters of the club motto. Carried. On motion made by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Duckworth, it was voted to make Mrs. Sholl “Boss of the Commissary” for the luncheon to be given the County Federation. Motion made by Mrs. Clapp, Seconded by Mrs. Sholl, that Mrs. Logan and Miss Hoffman be a committee to receive the guests at the school house. Carried. The Pres appointed Mrs. Sholl to arrange for two boat trips. Mrs. Van Ness to invite the Palacios Club and Mrs. Clapp to put an add in the Palacios Beacon, thru Mr. Rodebaugh.
On motion, made by Mrs. Sholl, seconded by Mrs. Travis, it was voted to have a miscellaneous program for the year’s work. Motion made by Mrs. Van Ness, seconded by Mrs. Liggett, that folder giving a general announcement of the year’s work, be printed. Carried. The Pres. appointed Mrs. Sholl, Mrs. Clapp and Mrs. Duckworth, a committee to arrange program and have folders printed. It was moved by Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Sholl, that the first meeting in the year be an evening reception to be held on Sept. 13, 1917. Carried. The Pres. invited the Club to hold this reception at her home, which invitation was accepted.
Motion is adjourn. Mrs.
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Evening Reception held at
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The first regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club for the year 1917-1918 was held on the afternoon of Sept. 27 at the Library. 11 present Meeting called to order by the President. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Secy’s quarterly report read. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted that it be accepted. Treas. quarterly report read. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that it be accepted. The Pres. called Mrs. Liggett to the chair, who presided while the Librarian’s report was read. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that it be accepted. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pay the District dues of 3.25. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to pay a bill of 1.60 to Thos. McM. Clark for supplies. Secy to draw orders. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to donate the curtains used in the former Library to the Red Cross for their room in the Yeamans Bldg. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the thanks of the Club be given to Mrs. Van Ness and the Kings Daughters for their assistance in entertaining the County Federation Meeting. The meeting was then given over to the Red Cross for a short time, the chairman, Mr. Clark, presiding. Four guests from Bay City were present who gave interesting talks on Red Cross work, after which the Pres of the Woman’s Club took her seat and the motion to adjourn was made. To meet in two weeks at the Library. Subject to be “Southern Writers,” under leadership of Mrs. Duckworth.
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Regular meeting at Reading room. Nine persons present. Called to order by President. In absence of Sec’y. Mrs. Van Ness was appointed Sec’y Pro Tem. Letter read from Mrs. A. B. Griffith of Dallas regarding the Federation meeting in Waco – Nov. 12 - 16. Letter read from Reserve Bank Dallas regarding the securing of Second Liberty Loan Bonds. On motion of Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Travis, it was voted that Mrs. Duckworth be one delegate to Waco. Remarks on second letter by Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Duckworth and Mrs. Corse. President requested Cor. Secy to answer questions in Mrs. Griffith’s letter.
Subject for the afternoon
was “Southern Poetry.” President announced that the announcement cards for the year’s work would soon be ready.
Discussion of the programs
for the year: Conclusion: That Red Cross and war items be given at each meeting in response to roll call, with miscellaneous programs following. President asked for a Home School meeting for Oct. 25.
Adjourned. Mrs. E. C. Van
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The 3rd regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club, was held on the afternoon of Oct. 25, at the Library. 11 members present Meeting called to order by the Pres. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Minutes of meeting held on Sept. 27 read and approved. Report of program committee. It was moved by Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Logan, that Mrs. Van Ness be appointed a committee of one to interview Mr. Rodebaugh as to the where abouts of the rose - die, which is the property of the club. Carried. It was moved by Mrs. Travis, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that the Club pay the sum of 5.00 to the Home for Delinquent Girls – a pledge made some time ago. Carried. A communication on the Woman’s National Service League was then read and on motion duly made and seconded it was voted to take up that work as a part of the Club work for the year.
The program, under
leadership of Mrs. Van Ness, was then carried out.
Meeting adjourned to meet
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Since the last report presented at a business meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club, which included work accomplished from Feby 20, 1917 to the date of business meeting held on June 14, 1917, the following meetings have been held:
June 14 – Regular meeting
– 15 present On the date of June 14th, the resignation of our President was rec’d and accepted, thus making it necessary to elect a new President which was done and Mrs. T. C. Morris was given that honor. Also on that date, 5 new members were voted in. The principal work during the summer was to plan and prepare for the meeting of the County Federation which was held with us on Sept 7 and was a success. No regular meetings (with the exception of that on June 14) have been held, the other meetings being call ones of the Advisory Board. The first meeting of the new Club year of 1917 – 1918- was an evening reception held at the home of the President on Sept. 13 – and was largely attended. The work for the coming year is to be a miscellaneous one, the programs prepared by the leader for the afternoon. It is to be hoped that all the women in the community will join, and work together with us, with interest and loyalty.
Respectfully submitted on
Sept. 27, 1917. Mrs. H. A. Clapp, Secy |
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Meeting called to order by Pres. Reading of minutes Communication read from Mr. G. M. Hackler, Chairman Memorial Committee. Mrs. Corse reported on the yarn she reserved for helmets for the Woman’s National Service League. Report of program committee by Mrs. Sholl. A motion was made to allow the bill of 1.75 to pay for same and Secy was instructed to draw an order for this amount. A motion was made by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Kahnt, to allow the Red Cross to meet in Library room.
Program led by Mrs. Pine.
Meeting adjourned to meet
in two weeks. Mrs. H. N. Sholl, Secy Pro Tem |
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The regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club was held at the Library on the afternoon of Nov. 22, 1917. 9 members present Meeting called to order by the President. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Report of committee on Parent – School Department Announcement made of a Spelling Match to be held on Thanksgiving night, and parents asked to assist the teacher. Motion made by Mrs. Corse, seconded by Mrs. Logan, that the matter of having a Christmas Carol program be left in the hands of Mrs. Van Ness, with co-operation of the Club. Carried. It was moved by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Travis, that Mrs. T. C. Morris be elected delegate to the County Federation meeting which is to be held in Dec. Mrs. Liggett took the chair and the vote was carried. It was moved to Mrs. Duckworth, seconded by Mrs. Liggett, that Mrs. Logan be elected alternate for the Federation meeting. Carried. The Pres. appointed Mrs. Travis as a committee to announce the Club meetings at the Church service the Sunday before the meeting.
The program under
leadership of Mrs. Liggett was then carried out.
Adjourning to meet on the
second Thurs in Dec. Mrs. H. A. Clapp Secy. |
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The regular meeting of the Collegeport Woman’s Club was held on the afternoon of Dec. 13 at the Library. 11 present Meeting called to order by the President. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Communication from County Federation Secy read, announcing date of next meeting to be held in Blessing on Saturday Dec 15th. Motion made by Mrs. Clapp, seconded by Mrs. Travis, that a vote of thanks be given Mr. Hall for the two sets of books presented recently by him to the Library. Carried. The question of giving two clocks to the school was fully discussed and it was moved by Mrs. Logan, seconded by Mrs. Clapp, that the purchase be made. Money to be taken from the Woman’s Club fund. Carried. Secy to draw order. On motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to purchase a heating stove for the Library and the Pres. appointed Mrs. Kahnt and Mrs. Logan a committee to attend to it at once. The Collegeport Auxiliary of the American Red Cross to supply the fuel. Each member responded to the giving of current events.
The program for the
afternoon was on “The Army & Navy” – Mrs. Clapp Leader
Adjourned to meet on Jany
10, 1918 for the regular meeting, but all members are urged to be
present at the Community Christmas Tree to be held Dec 24, to assist
in the singing of Christmas Carols under leadership of Mrs. Van
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