Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 52, DeMotte, Jasper County, 2 December 1949 — Home Economics Clubs [ARTICLE]

Home Economics Clubs

Milroy The Milroy Home Economics Club met November 9 at the home of Mrs. Howard Clark with 11 members and 5 visitors present. A covered dish dinner was enjoyed by all present. The afternoon meeting opened with singing “America The Beautiful” followed by the pledge and minutes. Roll call was a favorite Bible verse. Mrs. Cover, the health jiuree was with us. She “told the club about a little invalid girl in Milroy that needed a chair with rollers. The club took up a collection and paid for the Miss Smith, the home demonstration agent was also with us. She gave a talk on Safe Milk and explained the use of the home pasturizer. Mrs. Elmer Bi own gave a report on Achievement Day. She also gave the lesson on joint bank accounts. Mrs. Giundler and Mrs. Dean Foulks joined the club. Mrs. Wm. Langhoff received the hostess prize, end Miss Smith the guest prize. Miss Smith ahd Mrs. Hollis Brown received recreation prizes. There will be a 50 cent gift exchange at the December meeting on December 14 at the home of Mrs. Loren Foulks. Refisselaer TTomFTXhloffiics The Rensselaer Home, Economics club met at the home of Mrs. Harry Swartzell at 12:30, November 10 for a co-operative luncheon. Mrs. Lew Robinson, Mrs. Murray Temple and Mrs. Ed Ranton assisted the hostess. Twenty-two members answered roll call, and one guest was piesent. Mrs. Dick Slaughter and Mrs. Cletus Kohley gave the rema aider of th'e lesson as presented to the leaders on “Safe Milk” and it’s reaction to the health of the family. The club expressed sincere appreciation for

the work of the leaders in bringing the lessons of the year to the club in such a capable and instructive manner. The Christmas Party and exchange will be at the home of Mrs. Fred McColly on the afternoon of December 8 and the identity ofe “Silent Sisters” will be revealed. West Jordan The West Jordan Sunshine club met November 10 at the home 1 of Mrs. Frank Fenwick w r ith 20 members and 2 visitors present. The meeting opened by singing ‘Auld Lang Syne,” followed by the pledge to the flag and the repeating of the creed. The safety lesson was given by Geneve Patrick and a very interesting lesson on “safe milk” was given by Marie Courtright. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. The club voted to have the same price for Christmas gifts for exchange or silent friend. The hostesses names and the month in which they were to serve were drawn and also names of our silent friends for next year. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Paul Laird on December 8.

Gillam The Gillam Homemakers met on November 16 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Freshour with 8 members and 1 visitor present. The meeting opened with singing a Thanksgiving Song, recited creed and made pledge to flag. The lesson on “Protecting the Family’s Health with Safe Milk” was given by Mrs. Freshour. She advised clean milking and culling unhealthy cows. She showed us how a pasturizer worked. The president presented the club the $2.50 check and ribbon for Achievement Day prize. Mrs. Chas. Phares won the prize on the game played. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the Gillam School on December 15. A Christmas party, every women in the county invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and own service also a 50c gift for exchange and present for own children.

South Marion Home Ec. The South Marion Home Economics club met November 17 at the home of Mrs. Clara Todd with 24 members and 2 visitors present. The meeting opened in the usual manner. Fannie Daugherty read the club creed. The club was pleased to hear it had won $2.50 on the Achievement Day Exhibit. Ruth Blacklidge and Hazel Amsler were chosen leaders for next year. Clara Todd and Virginia Hensler alternates. A letter was read from Nellie Sikes who has moved to Bakersfield, Cal. Mrs. Brown gave a lesson on textile painting. Guest prize was won by Mrs. Frank

Maxwell. The next meeting will be December 15 at the home of Mrs. Amy Phegley for a turkey dinner. Everyone take covered dish and service. There will be a 60c gift exchange. Have you remembered your silent friend? Eckholm, Marsha Hall, Michael Modern Homemakers The modern Homemakers of Hanging Grove met at thhe home of Mrs. M. D. Jackson on November 17 with 22 members present. The song of the month, “Come, Ye Thankful People” was sung by all, followed by the pledge and creed. The second lessen on “Safe Milk” was given by Mrs. Lillian Fritz. Proper milking equipment was displayed. There was a White Elephant sale, the money to go to Mrs. John Osborne for the Christmas Seal Fund. We are sponsoring a cotton dress revue at the Hanging-Grove School on Tuesday December 6. Any one is invited to attend, especially all Home Economics club members. These are dresses made from feed sacks and patterns will be available. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and her assistants Mrs. Keith Jackson, Mrs. Albert Brewer and Mrs. Patty Baer. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Dean Jordan on Thursday, December 15 for a covered dish dinner and 50c gift exchange. Mr. John Tomczak spent Thanksgiving in Chicago with his wife, who has been a patient at the South Shore hospital, recuperating from a major operation, which she under went November 15th. She was able to return to their home southwest of town with Mr. Tomszak Sunday. Mrs. John Konovsky and daughter and Mrs. A 1 Ewart and daughter were Chicago visitors Saturday. The girls saw Santa Clause while there.

Mrs. Sam DeKock entertained the bridge club last Friday night. Prizes were won by Helen Melchert, Fay Curtin, Grace Cheever, Florence DeYoung and Frances Zeck. a Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stevens visited their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Garofola at Oak Park, 111., over the holiday.

Mr, and Mrs. Elbert Cheever and son, Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs. Otto DeYoung Jr., spent the holiday with the John Felthouses in Chicago. Mrs. Grace Felthouse, wljo had been visiting there returned home with them, o ..tr Mr. and Mrs. Ed Deßruin spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Chicago.