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Sylvia Woodward had seen Jonquils in bloom this fall, and asked if any of us had
this variety. They were so lovely and springlike. None of us had.

Elsie Stabler read "The Story of the Prayer", by an unknown
confederate soldier.

Anne Ball Gilpin was with us for the first time as a member
though we have many times enjoyed her delicious luncheons. She expressed appreciation
at being a member, and told a good story. We are so glad to have her one of us.

Ethel Thomas had a parody on the poem Trees.

Margaret Adelfio told of her small son speaking to a dog
he met on the beach as "Cousin Dog", a real Sandy Springer. We are so happy that
Margaret and her family are going to be Sandy Springers again.

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The only School report was that there are eleven sections of
the seventh grade with a total of 1,160 students in High School.

There was no Hospital report, but Doroth Wetherald will again
be our representative on The Woman's Board.

Rose Hutton reported for the Community Council. Mr. Hazen spoke
at the last meeting and showed a movie on Soil Conservation. He also spoke on Land
Week which is from October 6-to 12th. The Friendship Garden Club has done a great deal
of ground work, no pun intended, preparing for this. There will be a demonstation
planting, with the cooperation of several nurserymen of the community on Sat. the 12 6th ( In the Library grounds.)
and there will also be exhibits in the Library.

Helen Farquhar announced a Panel discussion at the National Institute
of Health on October 4th.

Helen Farquhar then read a strange story of a raccoon who visited
friends of her daughter Anne on Long Island. He pushed through the screen door
and made himself very much at home.

Adjourned to meet with Rose Hutton on November 7th-

Mary Reading Miller, Secretary