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The Highlands
April 1, 1941

There was nothing of April Fool in the warmth of the Highlands ' hospitality. After the delicious meal, served by charming ladies of all ages, Mr. Hurrey called the meeting to order. The interesting minutes were read, followed by the reading of the by-laws. Are we unnecessarily lax in reporting to our next hostess the day before as to just how many in our family expect to attend?
We were pleased to welcome our new members, Clarke and Camille Slade, and look forward to our association with them.
It was with sorrow that we heard our faithful and gifted president announce that the time had come for him to resign. Lofton Wesley expressed the sentiments of us all when he remarked upon how distinguished Mr. Hurrey had made his term: and we continued presence with us.
It was with satisfaction, however, that we promoted Robert H. Miller to the presidency, and Mary Hutton Vice-President.
Helen Hallowell also made it clear that she could no longer serve as Scretary-Treasurer and write her Splendid minutes. Isabel Wesley was chosen by ballot, and accepting with proper humility. The first reader was Milton Bancroft, who read an article on " Lawn Problems that come with Spring". Rake the lawn, See that the Soil is well- drained. Three Sowings of fertilizer before summer are good. If a top dressing is needed, use only that in which you are certain of the materials. In the absence of Mary Magruder, Helen Hallowell read for her some paragraphs about roses. Spray your rose plants weekly all sumer without fail, on a fixed day, using one of the combination Sprays to catch both chewing and sucking insects. Coat the leaves with spray. There is a domestic peat moss now available for mulching, instead of the imported. Forethought considers the early-flowering chrysanthemum plants best for this locality. Tulip trees and magnolias should be planted in the spring. Eskay is an excellent high nitrogen fertillizer. Who planted any garden by April first this year? Mr. Iddings, Edgewood, Robert Miller and Clermont are the early birds. Our meterologist reported that Maryland had a slightly dryer start-off this year: but the last six months have has 97% normal rainfall.