Club Minutes: Mutual Improvement Association, 1949

Wee Hame, January Sixth, 1949 1,071st meeting.

Because of an indisposition Esther Stabler was not able to have The Association so we met with Ethel Thomas at Wee Hame for the 1,071 meeting, January sixth, 1949. There was not a very full attendance, but those of us who were in the neighborhood, and well were there and enjoyed a social hour with good food, company and conversations. We were sorry to hear that Edith Green had, the day before had a fall, and broken her arm.

We called to order a little before two, with Elza Thomas presiding. Catherine Adams read her minutes of the last meeting, held at Tanglewood, and the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, at Wee Hame.

Elza had gloves which had been left at her home after the last meeting.

Ethel Thomas, for her sentiment, quoted from her grandfather's scrap book of 1868;- "Try to think beforehand of the circumstances under which you speak, where, of whom, before whom, to whom and what-- Never say anything that will make anyone less happy, or have a lower opinion of another, unless you can make someone feel better by so doing." William Henry Farquhar.

Our hostess was advised to use Dupont Dulex paint for her kitchen and bathroom as it washes beautifully.

Fanny Iddings read more from her father's diary, telling of his experiences in California during the gold rush days.

Miss. Alice had nothing.

Iris Beall read of the new seasoning M.S.G., a taste stimulent, not a flavor. This brought out some discussion.

Deb. Willson read from the Sunday Baltimore Sun of the Church for the deaf.

Grace Thomas read of the Chickadee who is useful for distroying canker worms on trees.

Isabel Wesley read a playlet her mother had written and sent her while Isabel was in college.

Lena Belle told us of their jumping puppy. Her facial expressions and gesticulations can not be put on paper, but she will be ready to take Cornelia Gillams place when she retires, if not before.

Helen Moore had nothing, but said the seal done by Mary Davis, and referred to in the minutes of last time, is at Plainfield.

Rose Hutton read from "Shake well Before using", a book containing something of everything, which listed twenty-one books which have sold over two million copies in the United States.

Can Pacasandra be grown in the house in a window box? Noone knew, but urges Rose to try and let us know.

Helen Hallowell read of Audubon and his beautiful bird paintings

Helen Farquhar read from "Tidewater Maryland", on the division of Countries, Election Districts etc.

Stella Moore read of the Kruger National Park, the World's largest Zoo.

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Esther Stabler will have the next meeting at Keemah.

There were no committee reports.

The Secretary was asked to write a note to Edith Green, and take a message to Sylvia Woodward who is recovering from an auto accident.

Next meet at Kemah with Esther Stabler

Mary Reading N. Miller Sect'y

Keemah, 1,072 meeting. February 3, 1949.

It was a beautiful winter day, this February third, when Esther Stabler welcomes the members of The Association for the 1,072nd meeting. After luncheon the meeting was called to order by Ethel Thomas, hostess of the last meeting.

The minutes of the last meeting at this place were read, and the minutes of the meeting at Wee Hame last month were read and approved.

The Treasurer had sent word that the treasury was just the same. The Secretary was directed to write the Treasurer expressing how much we have missed her from our meetings, and the hope that she will soon be back with us.

The next place of meeting will be with Elsie Stabler, when she will entertain us at Sunnyridge, with Gladys Stabler. The April meeting will be at Graclyn with Grace Thomas and the May meeting with Isabel Wesley.

The Hostess read a poem, written by her brother when his wife went on a trip, leaving him with the care of the children.

Mary Brooke read from an article on Charles Dickens, written by his grand-daughter for Life Magazine. He was very young when he began his writing career, and only 58 when he died. She reported that cousin Edith Green is doing nicely.

Mariana Miller said as she was not at the January meeting she would read a New Year's resolution, and how it affected the family of the woman who made it.

Rose Gilpin read of how much Peter B. Kyne, the author, has appreciated fan mail. It meant so much to him that he has made a point of writing words of encouragement and commendation.

Margaret Jones read from "Abundant Living", the story of a man of 26, who through an accident became blind and deaf. He has started a business of his own, has a family, and has for his motto, "Nothing can beat you unless you let it". She Had received a letter from, "Planned Parenthood", and very much disaproved of the movement. She asked to feeling of the members. Those who have worked at the clinics feel it very worth while.

Miss. Carver, a house guest from Canada, said in her country a bonus of $5.00 each month is given for each child, regardless of whether the family needs it or not.

Mrs. Ivins, a guest, told of the plight of the American Indians. The average age of the Navajo is 17 years. She is a honorary Souix from the Pine Ridge Resevation in South Dakota. At this place there is only one doctor to ten thousand people, with no Dentist or oculist at all. They are burning grass for fuel, as there is no timber. She would like to have C.A.R.E. interested and have them send some of there packages to our own Americans who are in such a horrible plight. The Secretary was directed to write , expressing our feelings in this matter, and if the C.A. R.E. plan goes through we will give $10. for a package. Mrs. Ivins said she would give the Secretary the address to write.

Emelene Hill read a fable.

Grace Thomas read an article from The Rural New Yorker on color.

Rose Hutton nothing.

Stella Moore read from "Island Patchwork". A story of Nantucket, and a wonderful clock made by Walter Folger, a cousin of Lecreta Mott. Stella has treated the linen she askedabout with the snow, and as far as she can see now all the yellow spots have disapeared. She has soaped them with Ivory snow twice.

Elsie Stabler read "My friend Zazu", the story of a lonely child from the "other side of the tracts", who dreamed dreams, in spite of cruel playmates, and grew up to be one of the leading female comedians of the time.

Helen Hallowell read of Shirley Temple Agar, and her baby Susan.

Clarise Shoemaker, a guest, nothing.

Deb Willson read of "Skeezics", a comic strip character who, instead of staying the same age over the years has grown up had a family and is deep in the hearts of millions of daily paper readers.

Helen Farquhar read from the Annual report of the American Friends Service Committee.

Lucy Winslow a guest with Deb. Willson said her Grandmother, our former member, Sarah Buchanan, would so love to be with us. We seat our love to her, and spoke of how we miss her.

Cousin Alice Farquhar said the most fun she had in St. Petersburg was meeting people of all kinds, and finding out where they came from and why.

Doris Lea, a guest, read of the Inagural Ball as reported to The New Yorker.

Isabel Wesley reserved her contribution because of the late hour.

Sylvia Woodward read on the name of St. Valentine's day. She asked if it is all right to use catsup when the top of the jar has buldged a little. She was advised to cook it over.

Helen Moore read from "Cheaper by the dozen", an article or very humorous story in the Ladies Home Journel, written by two children of a family of twelve. **********************************************************************

We sometimes give to Traveler's Aide at this time. It was decided to wait until next meeting to do anything.

The Library is no longer open on Saturday mornings, but will be open on Wednesday and Friday afternoon, and Friday evening.

Adjourned to meet at Sunnyridge on March 3rd.

Mary Reading N. Miller

Secretary;

Sunnyridge, March 3rd, 1949 1,073rd meeting.

Elsie Stabler entertained The Association for the first time when we met for the One thousand seventy third meeting. The meeting was held at Sunnyridge, and after luncheon the meeting was called to order by Elizabeth Ligon in the absence of Esther Stabler, our past hostess. The minutes of the meeting at Keemah were read and approved.

We were happy to have our Treasurer with us. She reported balance on hand of $41. when she made out her report, with $6. collected today.

The next place of meeting will be Graclyn with Grace Thomas and the May and June meetings will be with Isabet Wesley and Sylvia Woodward.

The Sentiment of the hostess was, "have Gladys Stabler have your meeting for you".

Mariana Miller read some, "Slick tricks", from The FarmJournel, giving some excellent suggestions.

Fanny Iddings read from Coronet, "The Doctor looks at men and Women", obviously written by a man, who was very hard on the ladies and their so called gift of gab.

Alice Pearce had nothing, which brought us to a guest, Lillie Stabler who read some amusing extracts, which however, were more cracks at "us gals."

Mrs. Anderson, another guest was discretly silent.

Margaret Jones asked when a pullet becomes a hen. There was a good deal of discussion, many suggestions, but no positive answer. There is a difference in price quotations.

Helen Hallowell wants suggestions for books to go into the club.

Deb Iddings read "Nuts to you", which told of the pigeons around Penn.Station in Baltimore. These birds seem to know when the peanut vendor machines are used. While there are some around always there are regular times when flocks of pigeons come in. Deb told us of the need of pickles for the Hospital pantry.

Isabel Wesley read an article by Gelnn Clark who says he majored in Fairy Tales in his youth and Psycology in college. He gave the psycology of many of the familiar fairy stories.

Alice Farquhar read notes from some of Edward Farquhar's sermons. She asked if bulbs were injured by the late freeze. Most people thought they were too far up to hurt.

Rose Gilpin read from "I remember", memories of the changes in Blatimore's Charles Street during the past sixty years, as recorded by one who for many of those years worked in a florest shop on that street.

Anne Bussler told us something of her interesting trip to Mexico, from which she and her husband have recently returned.

Stella Moore read a small boy's soliloquy, "Soap the Opressor".

Louise Hough, nothing.

Dr. Crum a question on the location of a shoe repair shop in Silver Spring.

Ethel Thomas read a clipping from a St. Petersburg Fla. paper which quoted Hamilton Fish's advice to a young man who had asked him about a business career. The youg man was Mr. A.B.Farquhar.

Elza Thomas told of having stoped with Fred, on their way home from Florida, to seeHampden. They were greeted by Archibald Rutledge, and had a delightful visit with him. Elza then read us a passage from one of his books, "Faith in God's love".

Catherine Adams told of having heard Will Rodgers, Jr. on Mary Margaret McBride's program. He discribed the plight of the

Navajo Indians, just as Mrs. Ivins had done at our last meeting. The Secretary was Instructed to write Mr. French urging C.A.R.E. to give help to these American people.

Rose Hutton told us the end of your arm is the best place to find a helping hand.

Gertrude Massey, referring to the articles read early in the meeting, said men can talk too, she spoke from years experience in nursing them. She also told us of the bus trip she and her sister took through Florida.

Rebecca Small read some poems written by her Uncle Fred Iddings.

Helen Farquhar told of The Maryland House and Garden pilgrimage the last of April, and read something of the Hammond-Harwood the maintenance of which is secured by the pilgrimage. **********************

It was moved, seconded and passed, "That we send $5.00 again this year to the Traveler's Aid". It was suggested the Treasurer get in touch with our former Treasurer and find out where to send this contribution.

Isabel Wesley said the Scolarship Committee of Sherwood is going to ask each organization to give $10.00 to the fund. They plan to give, each year, $100.00 to a Senior who would like to go on and needs help to get started in college. Jobs in the school are often not open to freshmen, and the possibility of a good start could make the difference between going on or stopping and going to work. The Association voted to send a contribution of $10.00 to the fund. at this time, and put it on the calendar to come up each year.

The Secretary was to find out whether or not C.A.R.E. is sending to the Indians, if not we will contribute through the American Friends Service Committee.

Adjourned to meet in April with Grace Thomas.

Secretary.

Mary Reading N. Miller