Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 30, DeMotte, Jasper County, 24 June 1949 — Home Economics Clubs [ARTICLE]

Home Economics Clubs

WheatfieW The Home Economics club' ifiet Wednesday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m., with Mrs. Myra Solomon. The song of the month was sung followed by reading the “collect.” Thirteen members answered roll call by telling how they met their husbands. The secretary report was read and approved. Penny Drill was - held followed by drawing for door prize, which was won by Mr. O’Conner. A very interesting lesson on “See Yourself as Others See You”was given by Mrs. O’Conner. The hostess served refreshments at the end of the meeting. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Vandercar.

Milroy The Milroy Home Economics club met June 8 at the home of Mrs. Haskel Dismore with 6 members and 2 visitors present. All joined in singing “I’ll go Where You Want Me To Go.” Mrs. Charles Wood read the club pledge. Roll call was answered with “Our Hobby.” The fair program was discussed and we are to help with the exhibit of clubs. Also achievement day plans were discussed. Mrs. Charles Wood received the hostess prize and Mrs. James Crull won the recreation prize. A nice time was had by all. The next meeting will be July 13 at the home of Mrs. Walter Minicus. West Jordan The West Jordan Sunshine club met June 10 at the home of Mrs. Worth Antcliff with 28 members and 1 visitor present. The meeting opened by singing the cradle song, led by Mary Lehe. The pledge to the flag and the club creed were given in' unison. The lesson on Freezing Fruits and vegetables was given by Mildred Saltwell and Mable Laird. They demonstrated the preparation of chicken, spinach and strawberries for freezing. They also showed the different containers and wrappings. The safety lesson was given by Geneva Patrick. Roll call was answered by giving “Your Father’s Favorite Dish.” | Secretary’s and treasurer’s re- j ports were read and approved, j Plans for a picnic were discus- j sed, but nothing definite was \ decided. A card was autographed by the members present and was sent to Mrs. Hazel Sommers, a member who is in the hospital. | The leaders asked each member to [bring a spoon and saucer to the next meeting, to be used in tasting foods which they will prepare. The hostesses served J dainty refreshments with two at! the birthday table. The next | meeting will be at the home of j Mrs. Homer Bramble, with Mrs. j Grace Cook and Mrs. Leslie Orns ! assisting, on July 14. Kankakee The Kankakee Township Home j Economics club met on June 14 j at the Tefft School with an attendance of 16 members and 3 visitors present. The meeting was opened by everyone singing America. Each member answered the roll call by giving a party menu. A bill was presented to the Treasurer by Mrs. Ben Miller for gas, pertaining to the Lesson meeting at Rensselaer. A motion was made and carried that the club give a plant to Mrs. Otto Hoehn who is ill. The club wishes her a speedy recovery and hoping she will be back with us again soon. A very interesting lesson on “Freezing Food” was given by our lesson leader, Mrs.! I aul Stalbaum. The prize pack- J age donated by Mrs. Charles' Jasperson, was won by Mrs. Al- ] fred Duggleby. The meeting was turned over to the program com- l

mittee, Mrs. Belle Reddin and Mrs. Mary White, in which all enjoyed playing Bingo. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Alfred Duggelby and Mrs. Bill Jeffers. The next meeting will be at the Tefft School, July 12, at 7:30 CST. ' ' Junior Homemakers The Junior Homemakers met on Tuesday night, June 14, '"at the home of Mrs. Mildred Malone with Mrs. Mary Hershberger assisting. There were 18 members and 1 guest present. Roll call was answered by giving our Mother’s Maiden name. Mrs. Dora Vogel and Mrs. Doris Cummings gave a most interesting lesson on Freezing Foods. Many helpful ideas were' given as to wrapping and storage of food to be put in feerzer. The by-laws of the club were read and to be approved. A short discussion was also held concerning the exhibit for the fair. Mrs. Una Lashbrook won the hostess prize. Several members received gifts from their silent friends. The next meeting will be held July 12 at the home of Mrs. Ruby Brenneman with Mrs. Doris Cummings assisting. North Union The North Union Neighborhood club met June 15 at the home of Mrs. A. P. DeYoung, with 13 members present. The meeting opened by the president asking Mrs. Everett Schultz to read the history of the song of the month, Brahm’s Cradle Song, after which we sang the song and gave the pledge to the flag. Roll call was answered by each giving “My Hobby.” Secretary’s report was read and ac-, cepted. The president then presented several matters that we have a new Home Demonstration Agent, Miss Mary Smith, who will take over her new duties soon, that each club may be asked to help sell season tickets for the county fair, that each club! furnish one helper to help with the clubs exhibit at the fair. Mrs. Jacob Martin was chosen from our club. The next meeting will be July 20 at Pettet’s gove, Mrs. Everette Schultz assisting.

East Jordan The East Jordan Goodwill club met June 15 at the Jordan School with 24 members and 1 visitor present. The hostess entertained us with games preceeding the meeting with Emma Messmaji and Ethel Wortley winning prizes. The meeting was called to order by the president and singing the club song. The Home Economics creed was given. Dorthea Moore presented the lesson on Frozen Foods and we discussed vegetables, meats and lockers. Our new Home Demonstration Agent will be Mary Smith of Decatur. The annual picnic will be at the game preserve June 26 at 12:00 o’clock CST. We are to bring card tables. Pansy Hall

and Delphine Sommers on coffee committee, Helen Schafer won the surprise package. Roll call was answered by members reading poems in tribute to Father. The next meeting wUI> July 20 at the home of Fmu Teiter. Gillam The Gillam Homemakers met at an evening meeting at the home of Mrs. Everette Miller. The song of the month was sung, the creed recited and the pledge made to the flag. The lesson on Frozen Foods was given by Paula Stevens. She had various containers to put frozen food in and said coffee cans and glass jars

could be used. The club voted in favor of giving prizes such as a gavel for Achievement Day. Delicious refreshments of strawberry pie and whipped cream, ritz crackers and coffee were served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. L. Nelson, July 20.