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[Page 1] List of Books, 1934-35
Mrs. Shewmake------Stars Fell on Alabama- - - - - - - - -Carmer
Mrs. Watts---------Dusk at the Grove- - - - - - - - - - -Rogers
Mrs. Vowles--------Within this Present- - - - - - - - - -Barnes
Mrs.…

[Page 1] Treasurer’s Report for 1933-34

Balance in Bank Sept. 1933__________$15.48
Dues deposited Oct. 7 ______________5.50
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Dues deposited Oct. 21________________1.50
“ “ Nov.…

[Page 1] 1905-1906

It was the middle of September before the scattered forces of the Club assembled one hot night on Mrs. Smith’s verandah, and by electric light discussed plans for the coming year’s work. Several members were absent even then,…

[Page 1] After various futile attempts to assemble themselves, the Book Club finally held a meeting in October with Mrs. Dupuy, our retiring President. And after the customary interesting and heated discussion, the following officers were elected.…

[Page 1] Nov. 9, 1903

The first regular meeting of the club was called to order at 4 pm at the home of Mrs. Smith the president. It was Mrs. Black’s prerogative to call the roll being Sec. pro tem. Nine ladies responded to the roll call with…

[Page 1] On Friday, Dec. 9th we gathered for the first time this year on the date designated in our Club Calendar. The threatening skies & occasional raindrops caused us some apprehension as we sped on thro the darkness, but the bright fire &…

[Page 1] 1902

On account of sickness the first meeting in April was omitted. At Mrs. Martin’s however we had the happy experience of seeing all the members of the Club present and of greeting two visitors from Mooresville also. Mrs. Grey reported…

[Page 1] March 8, 1907

Nine members & five visitors met in Mrs. Grey’s parlor March 8 for another delightful meeting of our Book Club. When the roll was called every one gave an Item of interest & several of our visitors favored us with one. After…

[Page 1] On the afternoon of Feb. 8th, eleven members of the Woman’s Book Club gathered in Mrs. Currie’s cozy sitting room where they had a most enjoyable and informal meeting. The Secreta- ry was the only absentee and Mrs. Grey Sr. was asked to…

[Page 1] Those of us who were fortunate enough to be present at the meeting of the Club Thursday night Dec. 8, with Miss Holt can find it in their hearts to condole with the absent members, who evidently thinking themselves either sugar or salt…

[Page 1] The first regular meeting of the Book Club was held Nov. 7th with our new president Miss Thompson, as is customary. The members responded to the roll call with items of interest. Mrs. Harrison being the only member absent. She had the…

[Page 1] Treas. Record 1930-31
1930.
Sept. Amount recd from Mrs. Vinson.. . . . . . . . . . .$5.82
“ 18 “ “ “ dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Aug. 23 Telegram to Mrs. Shewmake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Oct. Mrs.…

[Page 1] January sixth, 1905

The first meeting of the New Year fell on a stormy afternoon, fortunately afternoon, but the attendance bespeaks the interest & enthusiasm of the Club. For even under such unfavorable conditions & with two members out…

[Page 1] 1901

Club gathered Dec. 6th in Mrs. Harrison’s new parlor, so handsomely furnished with pretty old things. All members present except one. The budget of items was full and interesting including the Isthmian Canal Hay-Pauncefort Treaty.…

[Page 1] March 5. The third open meeting was at the house of Mrs. J.M. Douglas. Dr. Shewmake made the address.

April 30. The last evening meeting was held with Mrs. Grey. Dr. Arbuckle gave a delightful lecture.
Amount on hand. . . . . . . . .…

[Page 1] Dec. 5th

After being house bound by several gray and rainy days the members of the club met each other in Mrs. Black’s parlor Dec. 5th , with more than the usual degree of interest and pleasure. Evidently the rainy days had afforded…

[Page 1] February 4th found many of the ladies of our Club who are never behind in matters of hospitality entertaining members of the Grippe family and while it is an unwritten law that visiting friends are always cordially welcomed at our meetings,…

[Page 1] December 4th 1903 -

On Friday afternoon Dec. 4th the club met with a warm recaption in Mrs. Black’s spacious parlor. There were only eight members present but we had the pleasure of having one visitor. At a quarter to four, the…

[Page 1] April 4th 1907.

On account of a Baseball game on the “Sprunt Athletics Field,” the meeting of the Woman’s Book Club was changed from April 5th to April 4th. Miss Young was hostess & we enjoyed hav- ing as visitors Mrs. Young, Mrs. Felzer…

[Page 1] March 31 -

Our meeting on March 31st with Mrs. C.L. Grey showed a divergence from our accustomed program, which can by no means be taken as an explanation of the very pleasant evening afforded. The book for the day was “Wayfarers in…