Farm Women Societies Society 15 Members of Society of Farm Women IS and their guests, the Lane. Co. of ficers, members of societies 15 and 20 and Craft exhibitors gathered at 12 o’clock noon at the Black Rock Retreat, Kirkwood, RD on June 12th. All enjoyed a covered dish luncheon. The devotions and flag salute was led by Mrs. Janet Frantz. The meeting was called to order at 1:30 by the president, Mrs. Kathryn Homer. Members and guests responded to roll call by telling of their favorite craft. Minutes were read by the Sec: Elma Maule, she also read a thank-you note from County Pres: Dorothy Johnson for the orchid corsage given her for EASY INSTALLATION Installation is faster, simpler and less expensive because of the unique features built into each Martin Free .Stall. Pre-drilled, rear angle brackets allow easy fastening to wooden headboards, walls—or for placement that is independent of any support. Only the Martin Free Stall has that "extra bend" that provides a straight downward leg into a narrower concrete curb. Concrete curbs that hold and retain the bedding—as well as anchor each free-standing stall —need not be constructed wider than six inches Mother's day. Jeanne Barnes, ways & means Chr. reminded members of the supper food sale auction to be held at the July meeting. Kathryn Wagner reported all set for go, on the trip to New Orleans, Tenn. and other points south for 9 days. An invitation was received for Society 15 to be en tertained by Society 29 at the Farm & Home Center 6n July 21 at 7:30 p.m. The president, Mrs. Horner presented the FW 15 award of the year (a $25 Bond) to the Solanco outstanding Home Economic Graduate, Elizabeth J. Bitler, at the school assembly. Mrs. Homer has been appointed County Chr. of the Bazaar table for the County Con vention. The County Picnic and board meeting will be held Aug. 6th at 12 noon at Central Manor Camp Orounda. Committee ap pointed to make a Farm k Home safety poster (or the Fall Convention waa: Janet Frantz, Sandy Rinehart, and Judy Oreenleaf, Homemakera camp dates are Aug. 24-2 S-28. Hostesses were: Ruth Crawford, Catharine Irwin, Janet Frantz, Kathryn Anderson, Mary Howett, Sara Spicher, and Annie Lefever. A cor sage was given to Vice president, Mrs. Carl Oilier. Following the meeting a craft and hobby show was held, the following persons had exhibits and demon strations: Mrs. Alma Clendenin, snoopy dog house, bird cages & Jewelry; Meriam Lambom, afghans; Jimmy Graver, decorated eggs; Susan Anderson, candles; Elizabeth Herr, decorated eggs; Ruth Anna Farron, ceramics; Pearl Wenger, knitting; Chippie Gaul, general; Pauline Reinhart, Christmas balls; Elizabeth Findley, quilling; Betty Miller, general; Alice Ressel, rug braiding; Esther Murphey, tinware painting; Tina Murphey, rock pain ting; Christine Murphey, sand terrariums; Jane Fergusion, Williamsburg arrangement; Sadie Greenleaf, oil paintings; Doris Houck, stain glass; Sara Stauffer, Marame - eggs; Annie Lefever, dolls; Ruth Crawford, clothes hangers; Anna Hershey, crochet, quilting; Mary Howett, corchet; Mary McLaughlin, afghans, beads; Buelah Herr, apple dolls, angles; Mary Ellen Frank, sand terrariums; Faye Wade, sewing; Freda Gross, cake decorating; Barbara Herr, ’ dried flowers; Vicki Lefever, live flower arrangements. The July meeting will be held on the 17th at the home of Mrs. Hazel Lowe, Tanglewood and will'feature a talk dn Africa by Mrs. Glen Knecht, Silver Springs, Md. Society 19 Twenty-two members and guests of Farm Women 19 met at 1:30 p.m. today at the home of Mrs. Christian Musser 255 Main St., Lan disviUe. It was a dessert meeting. The program for the afternoon was on safety. Our 'speaker was Mr. Lee LeFever from PP & L Co. who spoke on emergencies in our homes and what to do. A greater part of his time was spent in answering questions put to him by the ladies. It was informative. Mrs. Wilma Nauman had the devotions and used the Father’s Day Theme. Her Scripture came from Prov. 4: 1-10. Our treasurer reported a current balance of $102.26. Contributions consisted of $16.00 for the monthly support of our Columbian Foster child, and $50.00 to the Farm and Home Center which is the county farm women project this year. Our society will have a garage sale on Friday, June 20,1975 from 9 a.m. til 9 p.m. at the garage on the property of Mrs. Christian Musser, 255 Main St. in Landisville. A food stand will also ac company this sale. The county Farm Women will have a picnic at the Central Manor Camp Grounds on Aug. 6, 1975. Children are welcome. Farm Women No. 19 will have a family picnic on July 13, 1975 at 1 p.m. at the Neffsville Community Park. It will be a covered dish -meah- —— ‘ Society 31 Socisty of Farm Women 31 held their meeting June 16. Mrs. Harry Spayd hostess, and Mrs. James Kreider co hostess led the group in devotions. Roll call for the evening, “What is your favorite sport?” We had a night of fun and gomes for our program. President Mrs. Robert Kauffman announced County Convention will be Nov. 1, and State Convention will be Jan 5 and 6. Thank you notes were read from, Glenn Fite, Jill Eshleman, and Society 17. Next meeting will be a trip to the seashore. The bus will leave the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren at 7:00 a.m., July 21. Berks Co. Society 4 Miss Mary Nester an employee of Berkshire Travel Co. of Reading showed slides of Bermuda and California to the Berks County Society of Farm Women of Pa. Group No. 4 , when they met at the home of Mrs. Charles Taylor Boyertown, RD4. The hostess read a poem “Anyone Can Give a Smile” followed by scripture reading, prayer and salute to the flag. The 14 members present answered roll call to, “How many states have you traveled through.” It revealed the ladies have done quite a bit of traveling. A child at Hamburg State School will be sponsored to attend summer camp. Home economic awards in the Boyertown School District were made to Diane Becke of the Senior High, Pam Weisel of Junior High West and Sheila Saylor of Junior High East. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Elsie Rothenberger on July 1, starting at 10:30 a.m. Bed pads for Berks Heim will be made. 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