Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1917 — New Community Center. [ARTICLE]

New Community Center.

At a meeting held in the new consolidated school district southeast of Rensselaer last Friday evening, the South (Marion Township Farmers’ Club was organized. Tire purpose of a community club was explained by the county agent and a general discussion was taken up by those present. Mr. George E. Collins, of Rensselaer, was present and spoke of his experience with commercial clubs,' stating that he thought farmers’ clubs might be even of more value as the farmers of a community were competitors in no sense of the word and could more easily work together. It "was the _ bpffubn of “everyone .present that a strong club could be formed in the community, A constitution and set of by-laws were adopted. The following officers were elected: President, P. H. Hauter. Vice-president, Steven Kohley. —Secretary, Leslie Gwin. Treasurer, Chauncey Wood. ' — These officers will constitute a pri>gram committee which is making elaborate arrangements for the next meeting, which will be held in the consolidated school building the evening of April 13th. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.