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Document - "Past Noble Grand History" found in file cabinet in upstairs office in folder labeled, Eastern Star and Masonic Info and other lodges.
Past Noble Grand History
Past Noble Grand History- 1923
On November 9th, 1923, Sister Edna Meenk invited the past Noble Grand's of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 2 to her home wh the Society of the Past Noble Grands was organized, the following to be known as Charter Members:
Caroline Elenda Ferris, Mary Alice Heath, Lena M. Hermann, Edna Ferris Bush, Mattie E. Gunnison, Sara A. Johnson, Minnie E. Hermann, Dora V. Robbins, Pauline M. Sigler, Lois M. VanGilder, Minnie Wilbur, Ida Mae TerHorst, Edna L. Meenk, and Sarah A. Wood.
The Past Noble Grand's initiation ode was composed by Sister Edna Bush and the initiatory reading by Sister Minnie Hermann.
Sister Minnie Hermann was chosen as chairman and Sister Edna Meenk as Secretary. They decided to meet the second Friday afternoon of each month, open the meetings by repeating the Lord's Prayer and closing with the Mispah, one always to have charge of the program at the next meeting. The hostess served a delicious supper. The programs were either games, question readings from the Journal or spent socially. It was decided at the January 1924 meeting to have a Penny March, there were ten members present and fifteen cents collected. At the February meeting Sister Nellie Hathaway joined the Society and the collection was 12 cents. When the Chairman was absent the Secretary took charge of the meetings. At the April meeting they celebrated the birthday of the oldest member, Sister Caroline Ferris and the Sisters present
Extended Description: Document - "Past Noble Grand History" found in file cabinet in upstairs office in folder labeled, Eastern Star and Masonic Info and other lodges.
Past Noble Grand History
Past Noble Grand History- 1923
On November 9th, 1923, Sister Edna Meenk invited the past Noble Grand's of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 2 to her home wh the Society of the Past Noble Grands was organized, the following to be known as Charter Members:
Caroline Elenda Ferris, Mary Alice Heath, Lena M. Hermann, Edna Ferris Bush, Mattie E. Gunnison, Sara A. Johnson, Minnie E. Hermann, Dora V. Robbins, Pauline M. Sigler, Lois M. VanGilder, Minnie Wilbur, Ida Mae TerHorst, Edna L. Meenk, and Sarah A. Wood.
The Past Noble Grand's initiation ode was composed by Sister Edna Bush and the initiatory reading by Sister Minnie Hermann.
Sister Minnie Hermann was chosen as chairman and Sister Edna Meenk as Secretary. They decided to meet the second Friday afternoon of each month, open the meetings by repeating the Lord's Prayer and closing with the Mispah, one always to have charge of the program at the next meeting. The hostess served a delicious supper. The programs were either games, question readings from the Journal or spent socially. It was decided at the January 1924 meeting to have a Penny March, there were ten members present and fifteen cents collected. At the February meeting Sister Nellie Hathaway joined the Society and the collection was 12 cents. When the Chairman was absent the Secretary took charge of the meetings. At the April meeting they celebrated the birthday of the oldest member, Sister Caroline Ferris and the Sisters presented her with a boquet of sweet peas, Sisters Edna Browne, Emma Witthun and Mabel Ihde were initiated and welcomed. Sister Hathaway told about the Staff work at Horicon, the Penny March amounted to 30 cents and cash on hand was 73 cents. At the June meeting the Sisters voted to sew carpet rags for rugs to be sent to the Home at Christmas. In December Sister Heath had a birthday and she was presented with a Birthday Book from the Past Noble Grande, fifteen members were present, the Penny march 32 cents, cash on hand at the close of the year, $2.53.
January 9th, 1925 there were 17 members, Sister Mae Anderson was initiated and welcomed, the Penny march was 44 cents. At the February meeting it was voted to remember Sisters with either flowers, fruit or gift when ill. Sister Heath had all members present write their names in her birthday book. The Rebekah Sisters were guests at the March Meeting and were entertained with games, stunts, piano solos and selections on a Victrola, held at Sister Wilbur's home, Sister Sara Johnson received a Birthday Book on her Birthday. The June meeting was held at Fox Lake with Sister Emma Witthun with 13 present. A gift was sent to Sister Lenora Wakeling who had broken a limb. The Penny march was 27 cents and on hand $2.60, present for Sister Wakeling was 88 cents leaving a balance of $1.72. The October meeting was held with Sister Edna Browne at Juneau with 12 present. Two rugs were sent to the Home for Christmas. It was decided to piece quilts, which would either be sold or sent to the Home at Green Bay. Twelve members were present at the December meeting to enjoy an excellent dinner and exchange of gifts. Christmas readings were given and the financial report was $1.83 including the penny march of 48 cents.
January 1926, Sister Mertie Geidel was initiated There was discussion on changing to evenings but it was decided to leave the time to the one entertaining. A program was given and the rest of the time spent sewing quilt blocks. Thirteen were present at the April meeting and the Sisters decided to take a picnic supper to Sister Sara Johnsons who was not too well. In May the Rebekahs were entertained at the home of Sister Mertie Geidels with eight tables of Bunco
playing and prizes awarded. It was decided that two would entertain either afternoon or evening and could serve a plate lunch or a supper. It is noted that sisters presented bills but never what for. The November meeting was held at Sis. Mabel Ihde's to finish the quilt and have a picnic supper. The December meeting ha roll call answered by quotations and a gift exchange. There were 13 present and the penny march amounted to 24 cents. Balance at end of year, $1.43.
January 1927. A thank you note was received from the Home for the quilt and it was decided to start another one. In March the P,N.G.'s entertained the Rebekahs at the home of Sister Lena Hermann. There was a program and Bunco was played at 9 tables, prizes awarded and refreshments served. Forty two members were present. In May Sister Ada Tanner was a guest and in June an invitation was received to be guests of the Rebekahs on Saturday night. All had a good time. There were 15 members and three guests at the regular meeting. The collection was 36 cents and balance $1.20. In August, Sister Sara Johnson was reported not too well so it was decided that two sisters named would call on her for the next four weeks. In Sept. the quilt top was sold for $1.75 and fifteen yards of outing flannel was bought by the committee at a cost of $2.25 to make six nightshirts for boys at the Home. They also voted to change the penny March to 10 cents at each meeting. All Sisters having bobbed hair were named for Good of Order at the next meeting. At the Oct. meeting the meeting days were changed to the first Saturday of each month in order not to conflict with the D.A.R. meetings as several belonged to both orders. In November it was voted to have a Christmas party at the next meeting with exchange of fifteen cent gifts and in December a bill of 29 cents was paid for postage and insurance on the package sent to the Home. Eleven members were present for Christmas quotations and exchange of gifts. The dime march amounted to $1.45 and balance at end of year was $1.54.
January 1928. A bill of 27 cents was paid for cards and postage on cards sent to members. In February Sisters Edna Bush and Mertie Geidel had the misfortune to break their arms, Sister Myrtle Irwin was initiated and welcomed, Sister Sigler of Brandon was a guest. In March the P.N.G.'s entertained the Rebekahs at the home of Sisters Lena Herman and Mertie Geldel. There was a program and entertainment of 500 played at eight tables. Sister Mayme Nehls was initiated and welcomed, prizes were awarded and refreshments served. In April a bill of $2.20 was paid for the entertainment of the Rebekahs, a picnic supper planned at Sister Sara Johnsons and present her with two undershirts for her birthday. There were twelve members present. Sister Lena Hermann passed away June 3, 1928 and sympathy cards were sent to Sisters Emma Witthun and Mertie Geidel, Sister Edna Meenk asked us to make a quilt for her, starting to sew blocks at the next meeting. It was decided tp send for P.N.G. books at a cost of $1.05. The Christmas party in December was held at Sister Minnie Hermanns and we sent $5.00 to the Home for school supplies for the children at the Home. Twelve members were present and a bill of 49 cents for Cards and postage plus 17 cents to the Sunshine committee was presented. The Dime March amounted to $1.20 and after bills were paid there was a balance of $4.51 in the treasury.
January 1929. Quilts were pieced for Sisters Hattie Lubitz and Edna Heenk, Sister Mertie Geidel furnishing the material Sisters Hattie Lubitz and Rockhill were initiated, into the circle and welcomed. In February it was decided to sing the song Blest be the Tie that Binds. It was at this meeting the members decided to have a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and Chaplain. On March 13 the Rebekah Sisters were entertained, and the P.G. of the I.O.O.F. at the Hall, a St. Patrick's party and refreshments were served. There was a bill of $2.25 for plants for Sister Emma Witthun and Sister Edna Meenk's father. Sisters Eva Brenaman and Edna Bush were appointed to look up the material on our deceased members and compiled in a book for our keeping. Sister Sara Johnson passed away after being ill a long time. At the June meeting the members started singing the Hymn, God be with You Til we meet again and 16 members were present. A picnic was held in Dodge Park for members and families. In September, 14 members were present and in November the Rebekahs invited the P.N.G.s to a party. It was held on the 13th. A motion carried to buy material to finish the quilts and 20 yards of toweling to make towels for the Home for Christmas. Bills totaled $5.25 plus $3.80 for toweling, $1.05 for candy, 42 cents for quilt material and 17 cents for cards and postage. It was voted to have card parties for P.N.G. pins. Average attendance during the year was 14 or 15. Balance at end of year $5.76.
January 1930. Installation of Officers was held and the President appointed her committees of Sick, Executive, Memorial and Quilt. A Spell Down was held and Sis. Edna won by spelling a word backwards with nine letters. A card party with 14 tables was held and $12.95 was realized, and another one held on March 12 brought in $13.75 as score cards, prizes and lunch was donated by the members. In July there was a picnic supper as Sisters Ida TerHorst and Maude Grams who had been ill were able to be out. The Past Noble Grand pins were presented to the members present and it came as a big surprise and made everyone happy. There were 19 pins at a cost of $38.00 10 cents for a bank draft and 24 cents for postage and insurance. That left a balance of $5.40 on hand. Some of the Staff members told about the trip and expenses when attending the Rebekah Assembly at Stevens Point to put on the Degree Work. At one of the meetings held at Sister Mary Heath a clever way of seating the members was planned in which each one was given a few lines of a poem. These were matched by reading one part and another person would follow with the rest of it. In October the P.N.G.'s entertained the Rebekahs with a program and refreshments. The Christmas Party and dinner was held at the home of Sister Edna Meenk's. The cost of the evening was $1.00 for a plant, 25 cents for fruit, 10 cents for cards, 75 cents for flowers, and 50 cents for prizes. A quilt had been completed and it was sent to the Home.
January 1931. Sister Stella Fleming was received and welcomed. All meetings were held, bills paid and three members were appointed on the program for the following meetings. In August we entertained the Past Noble 3rande of 3randon at Dodge Park with a picnic supper, games and prizes. In October 19 members were present and special guests were Assembly Officers, Sister Andrews and Sister Morrison. $10.00 was sent to the Home for Christmas for the Endowment Fund, a Christmas party was held with exchange of gifts not to cost more than 10 cents. This was not such a busy year. Bills at the end of the year were postage 29 cents, candy candy for the Christmas party, $1.10 and 35 cents. Balance on hand was $8.68, average attendance was 15 to 19.
January 1932. Sister Alice Wright was initiated and welcomed. For Easter all shu shut-ins were remembered with an Easter basket. Quilt blocks were handed out to make and hand in at the next meeting. Sister Myrtle Irwin was presented with a Silver Wedding gift at a cost of $1.25. Sister Carrie Andreas, Past President of the State Assembly was a guest at our June Meeting and gave an interesting talk, and she also told of things needed at the Home. $5.00 was sent to the Home furnishing fund. All were sorry to hear of the death of Sister Ida TerHorst. In July a picnic was held at Dodge Park with husbands and families included, after which they went to Sister Eva Breneman's house and played 500 with prizes awarded. The quilt was disposed of by selling a stick of gum and number on the quilt. Amount made was $13.50. We consented to make a quilt for Sister Emma Witthun and we sent $5.00 to the Endowment Fund at the Home. As Sister Maud Grams had been ill a long time the sisters decided to give her a shower of jellies, jams and pickles, canned goods. The Christmas party was held at Sister Mary Claggetswith 17 members and two guests present. Each member was blinded and had to reach into a big basket for her Christmas gift. Games and stunts followed. Balance at the end of year was $13.61.
1933. The January meeting was held at Sister Minnie Wilburs, Sister Callie Hazen was welcomed into the Society, Sister Alice right was presented with a Wedding gift of $2.00. The February meeting was at Sister Alice Wright Lakoskys. In March Sisters Mattie Gunnison, Mae Anderson and Myrtie had birthdays. All formed a circle around them and sang Happy Birthday, In April a bill of $1.13 was presents for Easter gifts to shut-ins. In June a purse of money was presented to Sister Annie Wilbur who had received the Degree of Chivalry at Assembly. We had a picnic at Stella Fleming's home. At the September meeting we had as our guest, the Assembly President, Sister Ada Tanner, who gave a talk on the Home and their need. In October Sister Stella Fleming entertained with a delicious Chinese dinner, assisted by-her daughter Hazel who was dressed as a chinese boy. All members came dressed in kimonas and the decorations gave a chinese touch to the party. 18 were present. At the November meeting all responded to roll call with quotations for Armistice and Thanksgiving days. Thanksgiving baskets were sent to the shut-ins and to Sister Stella Corrigan's daughter who was very sick. Sister Rockhill resigned at this time. In December we had a picnic Christmas supper at Sister Maude 1rams, with a program party and exchange of ten cent gifts, sent $5.00 to the Home Furnishing Fund. A bill of $1.15 for fruit for the sick left a balance of $8.43.
1934. The new Officers were installed at Sister Callie's home. In February Sister Lillian Irwin was initiated and welcomed. Fruit was sent to Sister Mary Claggett. An all day quilting party was held with a picnic dinner and an enjoyable time. The members decided to start another quilt. In June, a birthday cake made for Sister Stella Fleming by Sister Alice Lakosky, formed the centerpiece for the delicious 6:30 dinner and all sang the birthday song. Sixteen were present. In July 14 were present for a picnic in Dodge park. Hearts were played at one long table until the mosquitoes chase every one home. In August Sister Hattie Lubitz entertained at the Park Pavillion in Fond du Lac. The tables were decorated with flowers and miniature air lanes were favors at each setting. Two Past Assembly Presidents, Sisters Ada Tanner and Gertrude Pohlman were guests, The evening was spent playing Hearts and prizes were awarded. Seven sisters enjoyed the birthday song in September and a bill of $1.90 was presented for quilt material. Sister Minnie Wilbur had a quilting party in October with picnic dinners and suppers. Fruit was sent to Sister Ruth Folzman who was ill and it was voted to send cards to the Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges when someone was ill and also at Christmas time. A card signed by all present was sent to Sister Gertrude Pohlman who was ill. It was decided to give the finished quilt to the Rebekah Lodge and $5.00 was sent to the Home for Christmas. A quilt we had made was exhibited at Lauerman's Store Quilt display. We received a dresser scarf for a prize, numbers were drawn and Sister Mae Anderson became the lucky owner of the scarf. We had our annual Christmas party, exchange of gifts and election of officers in December. Balance in the Treasury was $3.90.
1935.Installation of officers took place in January and the retiring President was presented with a baguet of four carnations, the committees for the year were appointed, and suggestions were made that members make gifts through the year for the Home at Christmas time, that there be card parties and a bazaar. Sister Edna Bush reminded the members that this was not a money making organization and nowhere in the minutes could any discussion on the subject be found. At the February meeting, Sister Ruth Folzman was initiated and welcomed. A motion carried to invite Sisters Burlingame, Lois VanGilder and Rockhill to join our Society and that Sisters Martha Trowbridge and Esther Stickles be invited to become honorary members with age 70 years of age or older. Sister Ada Tanner, Past Assembly President was a guest and gave a very interesting talk. Sister Minnie Wilbur suggested we make lifts for the dome at a cost of 20 cents and donate 25 cents each, and a suggestion we have card parties out noe action was taken. $5.00 was sent to the Home for Easter and all shut-ins were remembered with Easter baskets. In May the meeting was held in the Community room of the City Fall with 40 P.N.G. husbands and friends present to enjoy a bountiful dinner served by Frances and Avora Fleming,Thelma Geidel, Margaret Broadway and Willis Browne. A basket of yellow daffodils and pink and green May poles decorated the table and each one had a May basket of candy, nuts and a beautiful red rose. Toasts were given by Sister Pohlman, P.A.P. and Sister Edna Meenk, who organized our Society, giving an interesting history. Programs, piano solos, singing, a play by three sisters, cards with prizes awarded provided the entertainment of the evening. As the guests worked on a puzzle the members held a short business meeting. The hall rent was $3.00 and after paying all bills we were in debt 3 cents. In June a dinner with 19 present and one guest, Sister Ada Tanner, was enjoyed at 6:30 P.M. As there was no money in the Treasury we decided to have a double collection and it amounted to $1.93.1t was learned that Sister Hattie had received a State Assembly appointment. In July the meeting was held with Sister Lilian Irwin, White Elephant Bingo was played and $1.35 was added to our treasury. In August we journeyed to Sister Gertrude Pohlean's home. Sister Ada Tanner assisted her and a delicious dinner was served to 17 members. The tables were attractively decorated with flowers and nut cups. A motion carried to have a fifteen cent card party at Sister Callie Hazen's home with prizes donated by the members. The card party netted $3.80 and the collection was $1.20. In October, Sister Neellie Hathaway was the hostess and all cane attired in old fashioned clothes which was a surprise to the hostess. A chicken pie supper was served and full justice was done to it. There were 22 members and two Past Presidents and the collection was $1.40. The November meeting was in the B1anche Fisher home with Sister Hattie Lubitz as assisting hostess. Sister Ada Tanner gave a report of her trip to Atlantic City as an officer of the A.R.A. Sister Fairweather told about, the P.N.G. meetings at Sheboygan. For Good of Order a playlet by four sisters was enjoyed. This was a joint meeting with the P.N.G.'s of Fond du Lac and the business meeting was held jointly with roll call of each group and reading of the minutes. There was a bill of 15 cents for fruit to Sister Esther Stickles. A report of the Bingo showed the amount made was $19.73. There were 19 from Waupun and 20 from Fond du Lao plus one guest, cash on hand $8.59, collection was $1.25. Total amount, $29.42. The afternoon was spent playing 500 and Bingo with prizes awarded. A delicious supper was served and all enjoyed a delightful afternoon. In December the Christmas meeting was held at Sister Label Ihde's with election of officers request from Sister Ruth Folzman to resign at that time. $5.00 was sent to the home furnishing fund and Christmas cards were seat to all shut-ins and absent members. We were invited to pick cherries from the Christmas tree and found a number which would correspond to one on a package mix under the tree which was our exchange gift. Balance at the end of the year was $23.63.
1936. We met at Sister Mertie Geidels for a 6:30 dinner with 18 present. Sister Alice Clough was initiated and welcomed. Installation of officers followed. Greetings were read from Sister Ada Tanner with a gift enclosed. The collection was $1.15 making a balance of $24.78.
Past Noble History, 1936 - 1962
This history of the Past Noble Grands begins with the February 14, 1936 meeting and members at that time were Mae Anderson, Eva Brenaman, Edna Browne, Edna Bush, Mary Claggett, Stella Fleming, Mertie Geidel, Maude Grams, Mattie Gunnison, Callie Hazen, Minnie Hermann, Nellie Hathaway, Myrtle Irwin, Lillian Irwin, Mabel Ihde, Hattie Lubitz, Alice Lakosky, Edna Meenk, Mayme Nehls, Dora Robbins, Pauline Sigler, Esther Stickles, Martha Trowbridge, Minnie Wilbur, Alice Clough, 25 in all. Officers were Pres., Stella Fleming, Vice Pres., Edna Browne, Sec'yTreas., Callie Hazen, Chap., Mae Anderson, Pianist, Mertie Geidel, Good Cheer Chr., Mabel Ihde. Two of the members were honorary members as they had not been Noble Grands, Sisters- Esther Stickles and Martha Trowbridge.
We began having officers roll call at this meeting. In this year we had the famous debate on Lincoln and Washington as to which was the greater and Sister Mettle Gunnison who was debating for Lincoln agreed that Washington was the greater creating quite a laugh. Other programs were St. Patricks, an Armistice program and in December a Christmas dinner and gift exchange. We were Minnie Herman's dinner guests at the Methodist Church in April and in May the other Rebekahs served a dinner with guests invited. We met at Edna Bush's and went over to the Hall in a group. In June there was a Pot Luck and in July we invited the Beaver Dam PNG's to a picnic. We ate at the Tourist Restaurant in Sept., and at the Methodist Church in November. There was not a social hour at this meeting because of the deaths of Mary Claggett and George Wilbur and Bob Lubitz in serious condition. Sister Hattie Lubitz became Assembly Warden and we were asked to join in plans to give Sister Hattie the Degree of Chivalry. Some of our dinners were held in homes. A poem was dedicated to Sister Mary and Sister Edna Bush wrote a memorial. We voted to send memorials to bereaved families. We sent a donation of $5.00 to the Home.
In 1937 we were 25 members having lost Mary Claggett and gained Thelma Southard. Edna Browne was the President, Callie Hazen the V.P., Alice Clough the Sec'y-Tres., Hattie Lubitz, Chaplain, Minnie Hermann, Musician and Mayme Nehls, Good Cheer. Dinners were served by the hostess at homes, gifts were presented to retiring presidents. Entertainments included Bingo, a playlet about George and Martha Washington, card games, an Irish Radio program, Easter hats were made and worn, a song and dance program by Jessie Browne, a mock wedding with Mertie Geidel as the bride and Callie Hazen as the groom, Mabel Ihde was the bride's mother and Edna Bush the grooms mother. Alice Clough as bridesmaid and Edna Meenk.as best man, Edna Browne flower girl. The wedding party stood under a bell of wild roses and they received many useful gifts. Halloween games, with fortunes were drawn from a pumpkin, and exchange of ten cent gifts in December after the dinner We voted to have pot luck dinners this year, but went out to a dinner at the Morrill Restaurant in March. In July we invited the Fond du Lac P.N.G.'s to a picnic at Dodge Park. Sister Callie broke her leg so we were invited out to her sons in November for a pot luck and ate with her. In March we raised money by asking each one to pay twenty cents and we did the same in April. Then Hilda Redman had a potluck supper and we paid fifteen cents each. In April we paid $10.75 as our part of the Degree of Chivalry expense. In June we gave $5.00 to the Rebekahs to help replenish the Special Fund, and $5.00 to the Home for the Home furnishing fund. We sent cards to the out of town members and fruit to the shut-ins.
1938. There were 26 members as Esther Stickles was an honorary member in 1937 and Ruth McRoberts became our junior member. Sister Edna Browne, outgoing president gave each of her officers a year book and received theusual gift from the Circle.Stella Fleming wrote a poem and it was sent to the Odd Fellows magazine. We had a valentine party and in March a St. Patrick's party with the Rebekah Lodge as guests. We lost our Sister Eva Brenaman in May and Edna Bush read her memorial. Hattie Lubitz had been elected Vice President of the Assembly so we sent her a gift of two pair stockings. We had a picnic at Dodge Park in July and invited our husbands, and Sister Gertrude Pohlman and Hattie Lubitz. Group pictures were taken. At Hattie's request we made pigs for a money making idea in
each district. In August we were invited to Fond du Lac as guests of the P.N.G.'s there. In September we were invited to Sister Mabel Ihdes to a fifteen cent party to help fatten the pig and in December we sent $5.00 to the Educational Fund at the Home and had a Christmas party with a gift exchange.
1939. There were 26 members to start the year as Ruth Folzman's name was added to the list. We were honored by having the Grand Master, Brother Powell, and the Grand Chaplain as our guests. Our entertainment this year included Chinese checkers, New Years resolutions contest, Irish program, novelty checkers, a backwards party, close bingo, a drawing contest, and cootie. We decided to have potlucks again and Secret friends. Sister Esther Stickles and Ruth McRoberts passed away and Sister Bush prepared memorials for them. Sister Hattie Lubitz lost her husband, Bob.To earn money we had a Checker party and realized $3. 45. In June we wore formal gowns as a tribute to Sister Mayme Nehls who was a member of the Assembly and we gave her a corsage. A garden party was held at Edna Meenk's in July with the officers of Naomi as Guests and there was a meeting at Ruth Folzmans in August. Sister Alice Clough made two piano scarfs for the Lodge at a cost of $1.10. Our 16th anniversary came in November and Sister Mertie Geidel gave the history of the club and a gift to Sister Edna Meenk because it was organized at her home sixteen years ago. Edna Bush gave a reading. There were five Charter members present: Sisters Edna Meenk, Minnie Wilbur, Edna Bush, Dora Robbins and Mabel Ihde. In December we purchased doily material for the Home, Shut ins and out of town members were remembered with cards, gifts exchanged and a treat of popcorn and candy enjoyed.
1940. There were 27 members as Clara Heffron became an honorary member and we initiated Sisters Myra Brooks and Gladys McGrath into the club with a mock ceremony. For roll call original poems were read by Edna Browne,To our new members; Edna Bush, Auntie won't take the backseat; and Mayme Nehls, Those poetic sisters. The mock ceremony was conducted by Sisters Mertie Geidel and Stella Fleming who had the girls dressed in night caps and gowns and carrying lighted candles. This was followed by our own beautiful service. The new officers were installed , Sister Mertie Geidel presenting each officer with the proper tools of her office. Secret Friends were again chosen and gifts presented to outgoing officers. A card party was planned at twenty five cents each and Odd Fellows and Encampment notified. The Ways and Means Committee realized the big sum of $11.32. We had a Leap Year party at Dora Robbins and the ladies came in fancy dress escorted by well dressed boy friends. We took in $1.35 from the ladies at the Leap year party. It was decided that one half would furnish food at a meeting and the other half pay fifteen cents. We sent an Easter basket to Mr. and Mrs. Jentz for the many favors granted the P.N.g.s. Sister Martha Trowbridge passed away and Sister Bush read her memorial. Some of the entertainment was a poor taste party with prize for the poorest taste, a game of Keno, A birthday shower for Stell Fleming who sat under an umbrella on a small stool and unwrapped her many gifts, contests were held, fortunes wrapped in wee bits of paper at each plate opened and read, Halloween reared its ugly head and passed horrible things in a dark room- parts of Mr. Brown's body, Jigsaw puzzles were passed out for members to put together. Twenty three Fond du Lac guests came to Sister Ora Allan's home in May to a 6:30
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