Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 18, Number 10, DeMotte, Jasper County, 30 January 1948 — 4-H News FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

4-H News FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

South Marion Home Ec The South Marion Home Economies Club met on January 15 at the home of JVlrsv Ralph Daugherty. There were 21 members and 2 visitors present. Installation of new officers by candlelight was held before our regular meeting. The new officers took over their duties for the coming year. The regular business meeting was held during which a collection was taken for polio. A family Supper was planned to be held at the Marion t * Schoolhouse at 45:30. Bring a, filled- basket and own service. Amy Henry and Mary Luers were appointed song leaders and buy new books. The * Hostess prizes were won by Mrs. Virgil Linback, Mrs. Elmer Brown and Mrs. Harold The next meeting will be the family supper on February 11. Keener Township The Keener Township Home Ec- : onomics club met at the home of

Mrs. Otto DeYoung, Jr., with Mrs. John Felthouse as assisting hostess. The pledge to the flag wa given and the Home Economics creed read. The story of the song of the month, Home on the Range was read by Mrs. Hunter. One lesson discussed for the year was to restyle your old dreses, Mr. Corbet, Mr. Belstra, Mrs. Cheever, Mrs. Faye Curtin and Mrs. Otto DeYoung, Jr., were appointed by the president, Mrs. s Hunter to go for the lessons. Mrs. Hunter gave an interesting lesson on our County Government and their duties. We voted to contribute to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Contests prizes were won by Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Storey, and door prize won by Mrs. Sam Jackson. Cake, coffee and tea were served and the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Elbert Cheever on February 20.

North Carpenter The North Carpenter Home Economics club met on January 14 at the home of Janet Adamson with 14 members present. A potluck dinner and social hour began at 11:30. ‘The business meeting began at 1:30. The new peraident, Mary Alice Criswell lead, and the meeting opened by singing “Home on the Range.” Ten old members and one new member paid their dues. Helen Burns was appointed publicity chairman. The hostess gift went to Vera Hensler. After the business meeting, an auction w r as the main attraction. Each member contributed baked or canned goods, fancy work, etc. These articles went to the highest bidder. The club made $19.21. The next meeting will be held February 11 at the home of Marguerite Alberts. South Gillam The South Gillam Home Economics club met on January 21 at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Nelson with 10 members present. The meeting was opened by singing the song of the month, “Home on the Range,” the history was given by Esther Nelson. Pledge to the flag was given and read the creed. The new officers took over. The lesson on “County Government” was given by Mrs. Charles Lowery and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson. Mrs. Kenneth Alberding .became a member of our club. The meeting then adjourned. The next meeting will be held

with Mrs. Kenneth Walters. Cozy Homemakers The Cozy Homemakers and their families met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Waymouth on January 15 for their annual card party. Wm. Steinke won high for the men. Louis Lane second high, Delos Chupp, low. For the ladies Martha Lonergan first high, Daisy Waymouth, second high, Welma Chupp, low. Four members received birthday gifts from their silent friends. One new member joined the club. The next meeting will be Thursday, February 19 at the home of Mrs. Ray Phares.