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Tanglewood,
January 8, 1953

Outside it was a snowy, miserable day, but inside the warmth
of home and welcome made us forget it. The meeting was a week later
than the regular time, as the month came in on Thursday, and that would
have made our meeting come on New Year's day.

Elsie Stabler called the meeting to order, and the minutes of
the last meeting at Tanglewood, and these of the last meeting were read
and approved. Then the rules and regulations of the Association were
read as is the custom at the January meeting.

The Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $9. and reminded
us that dues are payable at this time. She read a list of the gifts
we have made during the past three years, so that we might make a budget
from that list. Many of these are not now needs that we should meet,
such as the Fair. Mrs. Crum suggested that we make a budget and vote
on it so that the checks could be sent when the time comes. This was
not acted on, but the motion was made seconded and carried, "that we
sent $5. to the Travelers Aide at this time".

The February Meeting will be with Esther Stabler, and in Mar.
we go to Ethel Thomas's and to Grace Thomas's in April.

For her sentiment our Hostess read from a christmas card, "
"Trust your hopes and not your Fears". She asked about vacum cleaners
as she is about to be in the market for one. She had almost as many
recommendations as there were people present, so apparently she can take
her choice.

Helen Hallowell asked how we felt about continuing the Book
Club. Many felt it should keep on, that the Library does not fill the
place it would leave. She read a little about Inaguration from
the A.A.A. magazine.

Edith Thomas recited a short poem by Archibald Rutledge.

The delightful contribution of our guest Mrs. Marshall, was
prompted by the lovely pictures Isabel and Lofton Wesley have shared
with us since their trip abroad this summer.

Betty Grey's article warned us to "Look out for Labels." We
are so prone to classify things as well as people instead of studing
each individual.

Marjorie Brigham told us that old cruets are now valuable.
She also read of the Virginia Lucky Crosses and their legends.

Patty Stabler read part of a prayer for the incoming President
of the United States.

Dorothy Wetherald read from a pamphlet which came with a
sweater, the story or history of Cashmere.

Faith Morris an exerpt from, "The best of Life".

Ethel Thomas read "The Diary of a Bible".

Mariana Miller was glad to be with us again, and expressed
appreciation for the attentions she received while she was out of
circulation.

Isabel Wesley read, "Twigs of the Family Tree".

Sallie Brooke asked about melting down ends of soap to re-
use. She was told to put it in a jar with a little boiling water,
shake it up well, and mould.

Elsie Stabler's house guest had heard of us, and was glad to
meet with us.

Elizabeth Ligon had found notes on a book which she had read in
Florida, the notes were delightful, but she could not remember the
book or the title.