Woman's Monday Club Scrapbook

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A tribute __ Carrie Lichtenstein

            Looking down the long vista of the years,  the faces of many dear women stand out -- some of them still living -- some passed to the far beyond -- women who have served honorably and well as presidents of our beloved Woman’s Monday Club.

            Time forbids a detailed mention of each, but we can safely say that each left her own distinct impress, and each conceived and carried out some worthy plan for the betterment of the club and the community.

            It would be unthinkable, however, in speaking of Woman’s Monday Club presidents not to dwell for a moment on our beloved first president, Mrs. g. R. Scott.  Her unbounded energy and enthusiasm, during four decades, have helped to make clubdom what it is today -- a mighty factor for good in state and nation.

            No achievement of hers in club life can in any way compare to the brave fight that she has waged against sickness and pain.  It has been the admiration of her many friends.  To remain cheerful and interested in spite of such handicaps, prove the courage and fighting qualities of this grand woman.  Long live our dear Mrs. Scott!

            No president of the Woman’s Monday Club has more truly given of herself to the interests of the club than the woman whom we are honoring today -- Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein.

            Courteous always, and thoroughly unbiased, listening impartially to both sides of the question, she has made a most excellent president.  The main objectives of her regime have been along the lines of philathropy extended to under-privileged children and in the enlargement of the club’s Educational Loan Fund, both of which have benefited by her personal generosity.

            With the background of a wholesome family life, with its standards unlowered and the polish and culture that extensive travel give, Mrs. Lichtenstein possesses a poise and graciousness that eminently fit her for the place she has filled.

            She is a happy combination of the good old standards with a safe modicum of the present.

            Another qualification that has made us so proud of our out-going presid. is -- to use a modern expression “she’s not hard to look at”.  We hope she will pardon the very personal allusion.

            Retiring from the position she has graced for three and a half years, we want Mrs. Lichtenstein to know that she carries with her the love, the best wishes, and the admiration of each and every member of the Woman’s Monday Club.

                                                  Edna H. Hopkins

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A Token of Appreciation and Friendship, by Mrs. Frank deGarmo, 1936-37

            Words are the moulds in which our thoughts are cast, but today, they are inadequate to shape the mental picture of what I would utter in behalf of our President of the Pioneer Monday Club. Forty years of cultural and civic contributions to the welfare of Corpus Christi have brought renown to this literary Pathfinders Club, culminating in the regime of the one we are here to honor today, Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein.

            In February 1897, Mrs. G. R. Scott invited a number of her friends to meet at her home to organize a woman’s literary society.  They, with many others, had been associated with her in the old Fortnightly Club, composed of both men and women.  There are three living Charter Members – Mrs. G. R. Scott,“The Admiral of the Valley”; Mrs. Henry Redmond, still an active club member and life member of several women’s organizations; and Mrs. G. W. Westervelt, for many years a resident of San Antonio.

            The 1936-37 Woman’s Monday Club Year Book will be a Texas Centennial Souvenir which will contain the pictures of the living Charter Members and all those of the former Presidents since Mrs. Scott’s risignation; also, a brief history of the civic welfare work by the Club during its forty years of continuous activity.

            We are delighted to welcome our President back to her home and to us.  The Monday Club has been highly honored by the choice of our President, to represent our organization in the National Organization of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.  Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein, by her leadership in this Organization, had carried the Woman’s Monday Club to the State Capital with rich gifts for the beautiful Headquarters Building of the State Federation; she has carried us to Florida to take part in the National Council and to partake of its distinquished festivities; she has taken us on her sight-seeing tour to Panama and the Islands between; and will share with us the mental visions of the picturesque lands she visited and introduce to us a charming description of the distinquished personages she met on the trip and the brilliant women who attended this Convention.  Our President will travel again in the far-away places wearing the floral symbol of her Club, she will also gather the daisies along her pathway and present them to us in a cluster of beautiful thoughts and sincere friendship on her return.

            “A sincere friendship is the master painting in the gallery of life.”

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Monday Club

      Head Honored

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Luncheon Give For Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein Tuesday Noon

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            Honoring Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein, retiring president of the Woman’s Monday Club, members and guests of the club met Tuesday for luncheon at the House of Gifts.  Mrs. R. R. Banner presided as Toastmistress.

            Mrs. Frank DeGarmo, incoming president, presided, and paid tribute to Mrs. Lichtenstein, the toastmistress and those appearing on the programs.  Mrs. William Gerhardt also paid tribute to the honoree, telling of her value as a club worker.  A tribute written by Mrs. W. B. Hopkins for the president, was read by Mrs. Kate Young.  Mrs. Vincent Bluntzer, a lifelong friend of the honoree, also said a few words in praise of Mrs. Lichenstein and her work.  Mrs. Lottie Hackler pictured the honoree in a poem, and Mrs. Harry Watson depicted the humorous side of Mrs. Lichtenstein.

            Mrs. J. A. Hill presented the honor guest with a five-year diary as a gift from the club, after which Mrs. Lichtenstein responded and turned the gavel over to the incoming president, Mrs. DeGarmo.  Mrs. R. R. Banner presented her with a bouquet of carnations from Harry Watson.  Mrs. Banner was chairman in charge of the program.

            The luncheon table was covered with a lace cloth and held a centerpiece of mixed spring flowers, carrying out the color scheme of pink and green.  Placecards depicted the Centennial motif.

            Present were Mrs. T. A. Anderson, Mrs. R. R. Banner, Mrs. H. S. Bonham, Mrs. Frank DeGarmo, Mrs. William Gerhardt, Mrs. Lottie F. Hackler, Mrs. J. A. Hill, Mrs. J. D. Hubbard, Mrs. Thelma Levy, Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein, Mrs. Ralph McCampbell, Mrs. E. B. Neiswanger, Mrs. J. C. North, Mrs. W. R. Norton, Mrs. S. W. Rankin, Mrs. C. C. Stone, Miss Mary Thompson, Mrs. H. H. Watson, Mrs. Kate Young, Mrs. Oliver Bird, Mrs. T. Y. Moore, Mrs. J. C. Blacknall, Mrs. Moise Well, Mrs. Charles Anderson, Mrs. Joe L. Well, Mrs. Mary Matthews, Mrs. Edgar Mathis, Mrs. P. A. Presnall, and Mrs. R. G. Terrell.