Chapter K-EN TTT
Chapter K-EN T.T.T. met at 7 p.m., Oct 14, in the home of Val McKee. President Rose Evans called the meeting to order with eight members present. Treasurer’s and secretary’s reports were given.
The president reported on upcoming events and news from the national and state offices.
The camp committee discussed plans for taking the camp girls out for a holiday evening. Friendship reported that cards had been sent to members not feeling well, and another will be sent this week.
The cheese has been ordered for the annual cheese ball sale. They will be made on Nov. 11 and orders can be placed with any member starting immediately. They will also be sold at the high school holiday craft show sponsored by the cheerleaders in late November.
The new officers were installed, and programs for next year’s meetings were discussed. The membership enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess.
Olive Jane Lamb Questers
The Olive Jane Lamb Questers chapter met at the home of Susan Hawk on Oct. 9. President Linda Kirchhoff presided over the business meeting.
Hawk gave a program on the time line of children’s literature. William Carter was England’s first printer of the series of books of King Arthur. Hornbooks, little wooden paddles on which were pasted lesson sheets, were the first text books.
The Newberry Medal Awards was started as a tribute for good children’s literature. The time line included Grimm’s popular stories, fairy tales of Hans Christian Anderson, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Black Beauty, Little Women and many others. Susan shared with the group her collection of favorite children’s stories. Members also brought their favorite childhood books.
Refreshments were served by the hostess.