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Woman's Monday Club
Scrapbook
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Mrs. H. H. Watson served as President of the
Monday Club two years – 1938 & 1939. The Club voted to follow all general
and State requirements. Mrs. Watson designed Year Book Cover with
Carnations, the Club Flower ( note the W. at base of stem ). She was
elected Club Delegate to various conventions, and she opened her home,
Watsonia, many –times to social occasions, and was always interested in Art
Appreciation, Scholarship, Loan Funds, a main interest, also Donations to
Red Cross, Crippled Children, Boxes to the Poor at Thanksgiving and
Christmas, Foreign Relief, Community Chest, Cancer Control, etc.
Many book reviews were given.
Interest was shown in enlargement of La Retama Library, and it
was voted a Sustaining Member. Also interest was shown in Conservation of
the Bay Front. A program was given on “ What I like best in Corpus Christi
“- also a program by Mr. W. J. Smith on “ Mud Shell,” its value, etc., in
making streets and roads. Mrs. Vincent Bluntzer gave a valuable paper on “
Fauna of the Sea & Fish Industry “ of this section. She also gave “ Texas
Under 6 Flags “- a copy of which was placed in the archives of Retama
Library, an information on “ Know Your Coast.”
The Club celebrated its Birthday,
February 16th, in grand style. Medals were presented to Mrs.
Henry Redmond, Mrs. Atlee McCampbell, Mrs. A. M. French & Mrs. G. R. scott,
as pioneer members at the birthday party. Mrs. Sanders gave a beautiful
tribute to Mrs. Scott – “ The Cathedral Chair.” Mrs. Mary N. Mathis, Mother
of Mrs. Watson, was made an Honorary Member. Club members who were most
helpful in all phases of Club Life were: Mrs. Henry Redmond, Mrs. Frank
Tompkind, Mrs. G. R. Scott, Mrs. A. M. French, Mrs. Frank de Garmo, Mrs. T.
A. Anderson, Mrs. Sam Rankin. +
Mrs. W. B. Hopkins.
The Club donated 20 trees to the
Woods of Remembrance – a hobby of Mrs. Frank de Garmo. March 7th
was celebrated as Friendship day – honoring Miss Eleanor Breckenridge of San
Antonio. Corpus Christi entertained the 5th District on March
27, 28 & 29. Clubs of the City & County Federation helped in
entertainment. Mrs. Watson was made General Chairman. A Fish Fry on the
beach was a popular affair. The Chamber of Commerce was responsible for
it. It was at this convention that Clara Driscoll paid off the Headquarters
Debt, $92,000.00, at Austin – a shock and delight for all. Mrs. Driscoll
remarked about the gift to Texas Club members: “ In order that they might
continue their work with lighter hearts.” Clara Driscoll Day is observed
Oct. __ - in Austin. Mrs. Carrie Lichtenstein described it in glowing
manner. She gave a vivid description of the candle lighting ceremony. A
bowl of special candy was sent “ Miss Clara “ from the Monday Club.
The meeting of Jan. 22nd
1940 was postponed on account of cold weather – freezing fot 10 days. The
43rd Birthday and Jubilee Parties were combined and held on Feb.
12th at the Nueces Hotel. $140.00 was collected. “ I Love You
Truly “ was sung by Katherine Redmond as a tribute to Mrs. Frank Lewis,
Hostess and Honorary Member. A wedding gift was presented to Mrs. Lewis – a
beautiful vase. Letters from Mrs. Joseph Perkins, State President, Mrs.
John L? Whitehurst ( Gen. Fed. Pres. ) and Mrs. Grace Vance ( 5th
Dist. Pres. ) expressed appreciation and pride in the jubilee gift given by
the Club at the Birthday Party.
The Annual Club Breakfast was held
at Watsonia on May 6th 1094 – 26 present. Mrs. Edwin Flato and
Mrs. Mary N. Mathis, Honorary Members, were Guests. Mrs. Watson gave $25.00
as a fond farewell. Mrs. French’s remarks and Mrs. Green’s reply are here
quoted: ( Mrs. French ) : “ On this happy and carefree day, which marks the
end of another Club Year, it seems fitting that we express, in a few words,
our appreciation of a woman who has made the two years of her regime a very
pleasant memory to all of us. I refer to our retiring President, Mrs.
Watson. She is a happy combination of courtesy-generousity-good common
sense, and, best of all, she has a saving sense of humor – and dignity, when
dignity is necessary. She has created an atmosphere of gaity and real
holding the affection and admiration of the entire membership is something
to be desired. And so, in bidding farewell to her as President, we want her
to know just how much she has meant to us. And may each little flower in
this basket help express to her our love and appreciation.”
May Breakfast Committee
Franc G. French. “
“ Dear Mrs. Gerhardt :
At your request, I’m enclosing the
May Breakfast Committee’s tribute for your files. Its the first &
possibly the last time such lovely things will be said about me – so
preserve it. Really, its a 2nd Gettysburg address for grandeur.
The Committee said it with flowers. and then some
Sincerely,
Watsonia, Corpus Christi, May 7, 1940.
May M. Greece Watson.
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