March 29, 2024

Club news

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library (FOL) met April 18 at the library. Members present were Emily Cook, Jessica Duncan, Connie Harden, Marisue Lewis, Mary Morris, Kay Raymond, Julie Schieffer, Theresa Stull and Karen Walter. Guests were Elaine and Dick Krambeck.

The minutes were approved as written. The treasurer’s report was placed on file for audit.

The CD/DVD cleaner has been purchased and is working well. Policy is now being written.

Thank you notes will be sent to Linda Hartsock for her donation, and one to the Logsden family for their donation in memory of Dick Fries.

The Friends station at the Family Literacy Night’s “Spring Into Music” was jumping in and out of poles to music.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the restored depot.

FOL Board T-shirts were approved as well as selling shirts to the public. Shirts will be ordered this week.

FOL will be treating the library staff the week of April 25-29 in honor of belated National Library Week.

FOL would like to congratulate Shannon Smith, who was named Future Business Leaders of America state advisor. Ms. Smith and her CHS students have helped with numerous projects and have been invaluable.

Bill Jamerson will present a free program on Citizen Converson Core (CCC) at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the library. Creston had a CCC camp.

The next meeting will be held 6 p.m. May 16 at the library.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met April 27.

Canasta winners were Maxine May, first; Linda Clark, second; and Barb Bills, third.

May won the door prize.

Joan Chubick will host cards and chatter Wednesday, May 4.

Mary Circle

Mary Circle of First Christian Church met April 21 at the church with Avril Lyman as hostess.

There were 11 members present. President Fils opened the meeting with the disciple women’s prayer. Joyce read the secretary’s report and Barb gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read.

Old business was discussion of cleaning of the kitchen.

New business included the May breakfast 9:30 a.m. May 5 at the church, bulletin deliveries assigned for May and executive board meeting planned for 10 a.m. May 12.

Barb Lightner motioned to adjourn and seconded by Marilyn Larimore.

Florence gave the lesson on Salome from “Really Bad Girls of the Bible.” After a discussion, the hostess served refreshments.

Next meeting is May 19 with Florence Willet as hostess.

Creston Ladies Literary Circle

Creston Ladies Literary Circle met at the home of Connie Purdum. President Linda Hartsock called the meeting to order.

Notes of interest: the new year books will be handed out at the spring luncheon; the luncheon will be held 12:30 p.m. April 29 at Crestmoor Golf Club. Reservations need to be turned in to the program committee. Creston author Judy Johnson will give the program. David Hargrove, local librarian, will have a presentation concerning the library renovation. Judy Gile will read a history of the club written by Marge Gault.

The book review was given by Gile. The book reviewed was “Spoon River Anthology” by Edgar Lee Masters. lt was published in 1914. The author was a prolific writer. A listing of his accomplishments includes 13 plays, four novels, 22 books of poetry, five biographies and two autobiographies.

The anthology was a group of one page epitaphs, writings of conflicted life and his love of the Midwest. It is considered poetry by many; however, some critics argued it was not poetry, but free verse.

Judy’s readings were done with much feeling and expression. It is a timeless book and filled with enjoyable reading.

The hostess served an array of pies, fudge and other treats.

Union County Genealogical Society

Union County Genealogical Society met April 25 at the library in Creston. Roger Nurnberg gave a two-part program. Nurnberg first illustrated “The Magic Number 8870.” This is used in a mathematical procedure to establish birth date when an old tombstone gives only the age at death in years, months and days.

Secondly, Nurnberg showed a video giving ideas for publishing a family history. Genealogists who record their research on “Family Tree” can select ancestor charts, family group sheets, photos and any other information for a specific use. He illustrated a poster for a family reunion, a book about one branch of a family, relationship charts and other possibilities.

“Don’t wait until you are finished researching to share your findings, because genealogy is never finished.” Nurnberg said.

Jane Briley presided at the business meeting with 11 present. Saundra Leininger sent a report concerning the establishment of a website for the group. Nurnberg reported plans for updating Graceland Cemetery data. He will notify volunteers of an instructional meeting time.

The next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. May 23, a half hour earlier than usual.