Club news 6/4

Wednesday Club

The last meeting of the GFWC Wednesday Club was held May 21 in the Oscar C. Hirsch Community Room at Cape Girardeau Public Library.

Dorothy Points gave "The American Creed" verbatim. Betty Martin, director of the library, and Phyllis Jackson, administrative assistant, were present.

The club's small balance was presented to the library by treasurer, Vernice Baumstark.

A framed logo of GFWC was also presented to the library to display.

Inez Morrison, corresponding secretary, read letters from the 9th district president and the International president of GFWC in Washington, D.C. expressing regret for our resignation, but they were accepted.

Dr. Frank Nickel spoke on the 100th anniversary. Baumstark plans to mail copies of the speech and articles from the newspaper to the International, state and district offices.

The U.S. and Missouri flags with standard were presented to Felecia Fox.

Baumstark received the gavel. It was carved by the late W.A. Ownbey from a stair railing of Old St. Vincent School. She salvaged the railing when the school was demolished.

Lamplighters FCE

The Lamplighters FCE Club met May 15 at the home of Bert Seyer. The meeting was called to order by Linda Sebaugh, president. The hostess gave a devotional titled "Together With God."

A program about chocolate was given by Karen McLane. Seyer gave a program on honey.

A ribbon for club of the year honorable mention was shared with members. The honor was received at the district All Clubs Day.

Plans for a picnic to celebrate members' birthdays was discussed. A family "adopted" by the club will also be invited.

A "girls' day out" will be held Saturday, with a trip to Kimmswick's Strawberry Festival.

Friendship Club

The Friendship Club met May 13 in the home of Caroline Galloway.

Galloway gave the program and presented some interesting facts about the month of May.

In new business, Betty Grojean was elected vice president, replacing Esther Devenport who resigned.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday at Galloway's home.

Alpha Mu Master

Alpha Mu Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its end-of-the-year meeting and meal at The N'Orleans Restaurant in Cape Girardeau on May 19.

President Marsha Parrish presided over a short business meeting. Members were reminded of the first "lunch out" to be held at 11:30 a.m. June 11 at Grace Cafe.

Carole Calvin, past president, presented the Program of the Year award to Judie Herbst for her program of a home-cooked meal and an Alpha Mu Master cookbook using recipes collected from members.

Herbst, past recording secretary, presented perfect attendance charms to Margaret Little, Vicki McKinney, Marilyn Schwab, Linda Metheny, Mary Schwab, Calvin, Parrish, and Herbst.

Metheny, using the theme "Colors of Friendship," devised a painter's palette from which new secret sister names were drawn. Also, secret sister gifts were distributed and names revealed.

The first meeting of the season will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the home of Calvin.

Nancy Hunter DAR

The Nancy Hunter Chapter met May 22 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club for a luncheon with Sharon Rowland, vice regent, serving as hostess.

The ritual was conducted by Katherine Tolson, regent, and the president general's message was given by Dorothy Points. It was noted that a cost increase for supplemental papers would be brought before the next Continental Congress in July.

Tolson welcomed new junior member, Sarah Walker Garner. Points, American History chairman, reported awards were given to the students; high schools: Deanna Leible, Saxony Lutheran High School; James Schulte, Notre Dame Regional High School, Rebecca Payne, Central High School; and April Henderson, Delta High School. Grade schools: A.J. Horn, Delta School; Megan Shirrell, Trinity Lutheran School; and Jason Price, Nell Holcomb School. Awards were given to Oak Ridge School, Alicia Kellogg and Elizabeth Grace.

Nancy Wilson reported on the meeting with the John Guild state regent, Major June Lentz, when she made her official visit. She spoke on Cold Water Cemetery, the only cemetery owned by the Daughters of the American Revloution, located in Florissant, Mo. Soldiers from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Spanish American War, Civil War, and World Wars I and II are buried there. Lots are available to any DAR member.

Rededication of the DAR marker was made on May 17 for Uriah Brock. The dedication ceremony was lead by Points and Lois Spalding. A biography of Brock was read by Spalding.

Lett reported that application papers for Carolyn Guttman were approved by members of the chapter and were ready to be sent to Washington.

The club adjourned until September 2003.

Oak Ridge FCE

Nelda Crader was hostess for the Oak Ridge FCE Club on May 20 at the Jackson Elk Lodge Activity Room. Marilyn Retherford, president, opened the meeting. Ten members and one guest were present.

Kim Begley read a thank-you note from Taylor Thompson, Cape County's first-place essay winner.

In observance of FCE Day of the Family, the club purchased two books, "Teddy Tales" and "Read to Me, Grandma." These books were delivered to the Riverside Regional Library. Club members agreed to purchase 40 Mother Goose books to be distributed to newborns and young children throughout the year. This action was prompted by the Literacy Program of FCE.

A 50-year membership pin was presented to Carole Jo Byrd at the spring district meeting in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Three active members now hold 50-year memberships. Four members represented Oak Ridge at the district meeting. Byrd reported on the meeting and mentioned the book, "Sharing Rich Lives Through FCE." She noted that Mary Dee Ford has contributed an article.

The Oak Ridge group will be working on a moneymaking project at the Jackson Elks bingo on the fifth Friday of the month.

It was reported that Volunteer Appreciation Night was held at the Jackson Manor. Crader and Byrd attended and received the certificate for Oak Ridge FCE.

Jackie Rutherford reported on The International Peace Garden in North Dakota. She told of its 1932 dedication with 70,000 people attending. She mentioned that 150,000 flowers are planted each year, and that the garden has a peace chapel and a floral clock.

Exchange Club

The Exchange Club of Cape Girardeau met May 20 at Port Cape Girardeau.

Merrill Simmons asked members to turn in the unused flags from the Giveakidaflagtowave program.

Ferd Sturm awarded the Youth of the Year award to Andrew Morton.

Megan Friese has been chosen to attend Girl's State this year. The Boy's State candidate has not been selected.

The next meeting will be June 17.

American Legion Post 158

Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 met May 13. Commander Byron Fluegge called the meeting to order. Bill Poe reported hospital equipment being well used. Homecomers raffle prizes were announced: first prize, $1000 worth of groceries; second prize, $500 savings bond; and third prize, $100 savings bond.

Chaplain Tim Johnson had a question about flag disposal and was informed that flags in need of disposal can be brought to the clubroom.

Leon Larentius announced that because of the deaths of Dick Meyer and Ken Howard, the Honor Guard would not be meeting. The Honor Guard picnic will be held at noon on June 22 at Brookside Park. In case of rain it will be held at the Legion Hall.

David Ludwig gave a motion to request $150 from the post be added to the $850 interest earned from the American Legion Scholarship fund. This would allow the Post to give $500 scholarships this year. Motion was seconded and passed.

Larentius made a plea for volunteers to help man the hall for events. Jim Nelson made a motion to pay supervisiors $5 per hour for supervising outside activities held in the hall. Motion was amended to pay $50 per night. Discussion followed. Motion for amendment was withdrawn. Motion was restated that one supervisor for outside activities for hours 6 p.m. to midnight at the hall would be paid $5 per hour. The motion was seconded and passed.

Leonard Adams reported dances were going well. He turned in $1,070 for last month.

Larentius asked who received the money from the advertising on the ball park fence. The City Park Board is discussing the issue. Adams is to investigate. Poe moved that the Auxiliary be paid $500 for the banquet. The motion was seconded and passed.

Johnson gave the memorial service, flag bearers retired the colors and the meeting closed.

The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

-- From staff reports