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Homestone,

March 14, 1946

1039th meeting.

The 1039th meeting of the Mutual Improvement Association met
with Elizabeth Ligon at Homestone March 14th, 1946.

After a delicious luncheon the meeting was called to order by
Elizabeth Grey, co-hostess of the last meeting, and the minutes were
read & adopted. The next three meetings are to be, April Mary Hutton,
May, Ethel Thomas and June, Emeline Hill.

The sentiment of the Hostess was an article on Japan 92 years ago,
when the first Battleship sailed in to re-educate them, and now, since
they have seen how we turn the other Turret Gun, instead of the "God-Like"
people turning the other cheek.

Elza Thomas read from a folder telling of the Bok Tower, then
passed the folder that we might see the lovely pictures.

She asked about the best variety of peas for quick freezing.
current magazines are listing the best varieties of vegetables for
this new method of preserving our daren surpluses.

Mary Brooke, a sentiment.

Mariana Miller read of "Grandma Moses", who began her art work
at the age of 78, and has made a name for herself. She spoke over Besse
Beatty's hour this morning.

Edith Greene read a sweet little poem, "Walking without love."

Isobel Wesley read from an interesting book of the time of June
Jesus, making it seem very real and near.

Sarah Adams told us that, "Every human being is born an original,
and dies as a copy.

Mary Hutton read a touching story of One American Family",
told a scotch joke, and asked when one becomes old enough to stop reading
here.

Margaret Jones a poem from the Bentztown Bard.

Betty Grey asked if anyone knows the poem ending," If I can
keep one heart from breaking, I will not have lived in vain". It was
suggested she write to the Pathfinder.

Rose Gilpin read, "Your chair at the Peace Table", by Helen
Hayes. She told of how a young English visitor, in her home during the
War, and her own young son talked out their difficulties.
Her question on the condition of rose ushes brought out the fact that
they are not in good condition. Sidney Hutton attributes it to the
excessive wetness last summer so his nother said.

Fanny Iddings, the story of a little old lady on a train, who
mended the sock of a G.I., "on the huff", while on a train trip.

Bertha Crum a humorous story on husbands.

Helen Hallowell a little poem, "stand by the Window." She told
of going to see Bessie Beattie this winter when she was the only one inch
the audience,

Deb. Willson read from the Grandfather's account book, in 1849.
things he bought in Baltimore before he left for California

Ethel Thomas read of The Strangest Castle in "Canada." She asked
should write to the Bissle Factory to find out where she can have her
sweeper fixed.

Esther Stabler read from Henry Hallowell's Scrap book, how
he sent this story to a newspaper in or to have it preserved. The story
was of how the Mount Vernon Silver was kept during the Civil War.

Helen Moore read, "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", a poem about the
peace which an ancient colored woman got from her religion.

The Sect'y reported having a verbal answer from her note to