Club Minutes: Mutual Improvement Association, 1989

1534th Meeting January 5, 1989 Mary Lillian Moore

The 1534th Meeting of the Association met with Mary Lillian Moore. Mary Moore Miller, our hostess of the previous meeting called the Meeting to order.

,A moment of silence was observed in memory of Elizabeth Ligon.

A warm welcome was extended to our new member, JANE Riggs. A guest, Sylvia Nash, was introduced. The two sets of minutes were read. The treasurer reported a balance of $4.46.

The Rules and Regulations of the Association were read. Our officers for the following year will be secretary, Jane Stabler and treasurer, Joy Shotts. Dues of $3 each were collected.

The next three places of Meeting will be February 2,with Mary G. Seiler, March 2, with Caroline Schauffler and April 6, with Jane Stabler.

The sentiment of the hostess was a prayer: Father, may I so live as sure of love in lthe world as of the sunlight.

Henny Bregliano extended her happy wishes for the New Year to everyone. She felt lucky to be an American. She had enjoyed a happy Christmas with her family.

Louie Canby's contribution came from Gerge Will, written from Leadville, Colorado. Helen Farquhar said that she had celebrated two Thanksivings, Canadian in October, and American in November, and she felt two Christmases-- December 25, and Boxing Day, December 26, again in Canada.

Deb Willson read a letter written by her great, great, great, great grandfather Richard Moore to his daughter, Latitia Moore (Jackson), dated June 4, 1802. Fresh elk and dried peaches (at $2 bushel) were mentioned.

Kay Metcalfe announced that she has given up observing speed of 30 miles an hour when descending hills.

Mary Seiler gave us the origin of cocktail. A cock's feather was used to stir a drink in Lewiston, New York (near Niagra Falls) in mid 19th century.

Chris Kolstad told of her trip to Virginia to bird watch of someone else*s sighting of Lewis' woodpecker, a dark feathered bird with dark green back.

Jane Riggs' handbag clippings were all receipes. A special one was for curried fruit.

Mary Lillian Moore's question was a request for a copy of of a newspaper picture of the 75th anniversary at Cloverly.

Caroline Hussman's subject was soil conservation, consideration of Bay problems, fields cultivated in drainage areas, and trees are first consideration. A flock of 13 blue birds were sighted the day after Christmas. Their homes are in the woods at this time of year--not their nesting houses.

Joy's subject wasa Christmas book of Shirley Temple Black.

Sylvia Woodward spoke of the advertisement of solicitation to widows to join Great Expectation by completing a list of questions that would enable you to meet your mate. Beth Bullard had a fine article from Audubon Society. She suggested that we watch for birds at the pond on the lefthand side of the Sundown Road.

Rose Hutton told of her Christmas letter from Betty Hartge who sends love to all.

Caroline Schauffler from the Manchester Guardian--"pastoral" is timeless it is always summer. What makes a bird acceptable? Is it size, unusualness, beauty, does it sing?

Jane Stabler told a personal story of meeting a charming couple in May or June, 1985, the man, age 32, the girl attending Sherwood High School. The girl was Lou Ann Rodgers, one of the students killed in the plane accident over southern Scotland.

The Museum craft sale made $4000. The general meeting of the Museum will be held March 16.

[?][?] Secretary Pro Tem

Elizabeth Hartshorne Ligon 1892 - 1988

Mrs. Ligon was one of the smartest ladies I ever knew

She could recite poetry out of the blue She was such an enthusiastic individual, so up-beat Just being around her made you feel so neat

When I think of Mrs. Ligon I get a smile on my face She was a beautiful woman with so much style and grace Witty and smart and sharp as a tack When it came to intelligence she was at the head of the pack

As a spectator and fan baseball was her game She knew her favorite Orioles by position and name She'd drive so many miles to see them win or lose And even if they were down 10 to 0 she wouldn't even snooze

Her skills amazed me behind the wheel of a car She could drive much better than her sons by far Even as she grew older and her skills deminished She'd still drive to church she wasn't finished

She was the glue that held Home Interest together for so long Now from her example we'll try to remain strong There will be a void at each meeting I'm sure You'll agree But the memory of Mrs. Ligon there will always be

We'll miss her wit and kindness to all Her love and advice we'd be smart to recall We are lucky to have had her in our midst for so many years Be happy you knew her and don't shed any tears

With Love and Affection,

Tim Conner

Feb. 28, 1989

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