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Organizers of Ladies Literary Circle1m4, v*miSalSiMy-Lower Row, left to right—Mrs. A. H. Glaze, Minot, N. Dak., Mrs. C. A. Ahrens, deceased. Second Row—Mrs. J. J. Guyer, Buffalo Center;Mrs. G. W. Pangburn, Long Beach Francisco, California; Mrs. G. E. A. F. Frcbel, Minneapolis, Minn.; Idaho; Mrs. J. S. Hofius, deceased;The Ladies Literary Circle of Buffalo Center was organized June 1898, with eleven members, namely: Clara Poison, Metta Frebel, Hattie Garnder, Lillian Hofius, Lora C. Pangborn. Nelle Davlin, Viola Glaze, Clara Ahrens, Clara Davis, Clara Cady, and Lily Guyer.Objects and Aim of Club:1. Self improvement and promotion of the social welfare of members.2. To assist in all civic improvements of the community. Requirements for Membership:Any lady was eligible, a majority vote of members present was necessary for her election, president—Clara Davis Colors—Red, White and Blue Flower—The Golden Rod Motto—“We will mold the woman to a fuller day.”Federated—1902.The Club remained active for 21 years then discontinued until 1926. Reorganized December 7, 1926. Name—Ladies Literary Circle Motto—What’s near, what’s noblelet’s do it.”, California; Mrs. H. R. Davlin, San-Polson, deceased. Third Row—Mrs. Mrs. H. G. Gardner, Fruitland, Mrs. J. A. Cady, Whittier, Californiai Colors—Pink and Green Flower—Pink Carnation| Requirements for membership— j Any lady may become a member i by written application and pledging i her allegiance to the rules and reg-! ulations, providing the membership ; does not exceed twenty-five. Her | election to be made at the next reg-| ular meetng of the Circle, i General Summary—Total mem-j bership about 160. Largest mem-; bership 35, in 1919-20. Bought tow-! els from Iowa blind women for 12 ! years. Held 22 guest days. Or-! ganized and sponsored first Junior j Club in county. Meetings held every two weeks, beginning second Tues-[ day in September and ending last meeting in April.! Programs—History, art, literature, | travel and current topics.Course of study for 1940-41—“Nature’s Gifts and Problems.”A history of the Circle from 1308 to 1940 is being compiled by the Historical Committee, Mrs. J. J. Guyer, chairman; Mrs. J. G. Daum, Mrs. C. G. Pritchard and Mrs. E. E. Sapp.
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Buffalo Center Tribune
Buffalo Center, Iowa, US
Thu, Aug 08, 1940
Page 5
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