Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 18, DeMotte, Jasper County, 1 April 1949 — Home Economics Clubs [ARTICLE]

Home Economics Clubs

South Marion Homemakers The South Marion Homemakers met on March 10 at the home of Mrs. Jake Wagner, with Mrs. Clifford Parkison and Mrs. Lynn Jordan, assistant hostesses. There were 20 members present. After all enjoyed the covered dish luncheon, the business meeting was called to order by our president, Mrs. Helen Epler. The song of the month, “Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms’ J was led by Mrs. -Jordan. The club voted to pay state dues of 25c per

member. We also voted for the hostess of the month to furnish entertainment to raise money for the club, when there isn’t a lesson. Mrs. Mary Houson was elected “The Lady of the Week.” The hostess prize was won by Mrs. Helen Wheeler. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Raymond Potts, Mrs. Alberta Obcrmeyer and Mrs. Cora Lehe, assistant hostesses. A bunco party was planned for this meeting, with 25c charge per person. Prizes will be awarded. The meeting starts at 1:30. West Jordan Sunshine The West Jordan Sunshine Club met on March 10 at the home of Mrs. Orval Putt with Mrs. Dean Putt assisting. There were 26 members present. The meeting was opened by singing the song of the month. All business was taken care of by the president, Mrs. Martin Cain. She also reported on all meetings she had attended. Miss Geneva Patrick gave the safety lesson. The lesson on Laundry Equipment was given by Mrs. Delos Waymire, in a very interesting manner, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Joe Lehe gave a report.on the Music School. Roll call was answered by giving a household cleaning hint. The lady of the week will be chosen at our next meeting. Roll call for next "month will be “Make an Easter Bonnet” and ( wear it. Surprise package was! won by Mrs. Homer Bramble. I Mrs. Delos Waymire conducted our monthly auction. The next I meeting will be April 14 with Mrs. Frank Sommers. South Marion Home Economics The South Marion Home Economics club met on March 17 at the home of Mrs. Fred Linback with 20 members present. Following a lovely cooperative dinner, the club members were called to order by the president, Mrs. Ralph Daugherty. After singing several songs the club creed was read followed by salute to the flag. Secretary and treasurers report were read and accepted. Nellie Sites was chosen “Lady of the Week.” She has spent much time bringing lessons to the club. Members were not in favor of Achievement Day during Teacher’s Institute. They were in favor of plate lunch and an exhibit on Achievement Day. Two members would join a countyj chorus. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Arnold Luers, April 21. Mrs. Gulbransen and Ruth Blacklidge will be assistants. North Newton Cozy Homemakers The Cozy Homemakers met with [ Mrs. Borntrager, March 17th with i

Mys. Ed Walters as assistant hostess. Our meeting opened with the song of the month. The creed was read by Mrs. Louis Lane. Roll call was answered by everyone giving their best joke of which there were several good ones. There were nineteen members and one guest present. Mrs. Eugene Armold became a member of the club. Several bits of busI iness were made. Pennies 'for Friendship were pledged. Mrs. ; Carl Siegrist reported on the re.crqtion school which she attended. It seems she learned many games to play as a form of enI tertainment. Mrs. Ed Lonergan gave the lesson on Home Laundrying. To have bright, white clothI es we must rinse three times or I more. Hot water won’t set dirt but it will set stains. Put batches I of clothes in machine while runI ning. You don’t need blueing and in using starch it is better to use it hot. Our social hour was spent by playing a game to determine our skill in spelling correctly and a very appropriate poem was read to us. After a ! delicious lunch we adjourned to I meet April 21 at Mrs. Ray Phares I with Mrs. Charles Brusnahan assisting. Roll call will be answered j by giving “Your Favorite Flower.” | Keener ' The Keener Home Economics . Club met on March 18 with Mrs. j Paul Stangle with 13 members I and 2 visitors present. The presi- | dent, Mrs. Hunter, read letters I from Mrs. Ray Lambert and Miss I Patterson. We were told about the tea to be given May 6. Our club decided to give a donation to Red Cross. The rest of the lesson on Easier washdays was given by Grace Cheever. The next I meeting will be held April 15 at I the home’ of Norma Thorsen. Jolly Homemakers The Jolly Homemakers met on March 23 at the home of Mrs. Robert Shumaker with 10 members present. The roll call was answered by giving a useful household hint. The club voted to collect “Pennies for Friendship” this meeting to give our secre-tary-treasurer more time to send them to Mrs. Hooker by May 1. The club voted Mrs. Albert Davis to be the “Lady of the Week.” The lesson on Laundry Equipment was given by Mrs. Roy Davis, leaving the members think of the many things they are now doing that could be done so much easier. Especially interesting to all present was the new clothes pins she had that was open at both ends. No matter which way one picked it up it is ready to put on the line. Mrs. Gordon Sutherland won the hostess gift. Delicious refreshments were served by our

' hostess Mrs. Robert Shumaker. ■ The next meeting will be at the, home of Mrs. William Chambers' ■ on April 27. i . j , Kniman The Kniman Home Economies | club met on March 24 at the* home of Mrs. Elmo Rice with 16 members present. The meeting I opened with everyone singing the I song of the month. Pledge to the, i flag was given and the Home Economics creed read. The club held discussions on which of the members would go for lessons, and to exchange a member with Wheatfield for a lesson. Roll call was exchange of flower seeds, and don't forget to bring your own baby picture to next meeting. Hostess prize was won by

Mrs. Daniel Pekeck. Door prize was won by Mrs. Walter Mak, and game prize by M.S. W*. Bricker. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Floyd Allyn with Mrs, Clarence Stowers cc hostess.