Circle G. Jan. 18, 1962.

The meeting was brought to order by Chairman, Evelyn

Grant. Devotions were given by Doris Devore.

Mary Ann Shultz introduced Reverend Kirk, who gave us

a Theological Quiz. It was a most interesting and thought

provoking program.

A letter was read from Barbara Schreiner tharkir7 us

for the book sent her by our Circle.

Mary Ann Shultz, Dorothy Jacobsen and Helen Stiehl

offered to bake cookies for the Elgin State Hospital.

Charlotte Jones volunteered to go the the Elgin State

Hospital and assist with the monthly party. Jean

Brown announced there would be a work day at her home

Thursday, January 25th. Items mould be made for the

Lake Bluff Bazaar.

Florence Clarkson gave the treasurer's report. Balance on hand is

In the absence of our secretary, the minutes of the last

meeting were not read.

ReverenthKirk closed our meeting with a prayer.

Coffee and rolls were served prior to the business meeting by Jean Broom and Vivian Stutzman.

Respectfully submitted.

Madelyne Green.

Present in January were:

Ellen Kishhunas

Pat Rockwood

Doris Devore

Jean Brown

Alice Honeycut

Vivian Stutzman

Polly Cody

Betty Jacoby

Anna Mae Walter

Dorothy Barnes

Jacque Johnson

Dorothy Jacobsen

Sherlee Hanson

Wilma Linder

Eveylyn Grant

Mary Ann Shultz

Florence Clarkson

Hanna Febrvcv

Charlotte Jones

Present at the February 15th meeting of Circle G.

Evelyn Grant

Polly Cody

Anna Mae Walter

Julia Singer

Betty Callanen

Jacquie Rieke

Shirlee Hanson

Sirlev Wagner

Wilma Linder

Mary Ann Shultz

Sean Brown

Pat Rockwood

Madelyne Green

Phone No. 3g1-1349

Circle G. February 15th,1 062.

The meeting was brought to orier by Chairman, Evelyn

Grant, who, in the 'Osence of the Treasurer, also gave

the Treasurer's Report which showed a balance on hand

of $83.67. F.,vie mentioned that Mrs. Fisher had asked

to donate our Sunshine Fund to the Blanket Fund, and

this was done.

Julie Singer was a rruest and it is honed she will he

a member of our CiF cle.

Various dates for future activities of the Church were

mentioned:

May 9th - Mother Daughter BarI:et

Arril 11-14th Rummage Sale, Anna. Mae Walter in Charge of our Circle

There will be no daytime Anril meeting as we are asked

to attend a play given by the Oak Park Players or.

ril 9th at 8. :00 P.M. in the Church.

June 7th, the 1st Thursday, is the date of the Salad

Luncheon

The Executiire Committee of the woman's Society has asked

that we give a name to our Circle, instead of the dsianation

letter we now use, and we are to have suagestions at the

March meeting.

We were told that Valentines had been sent to the Indian

children, including pencils and era-es, and Polly Cody

s ,, gmeeted we write Pen-Pal letters to them as another

way to express our in+e•est in them

We were reminded that a Lenten ReAding List would be

posted in the Library.

Betty Callanan reminded us of the Service League's Bene-

fit held at the Civic Opera House on February 24th, with

the Boston pot's Orchestra performing, for the benefit

of Lake Bluff's (Thildren's H^rss.

Devotions were presented by Jacque Rieke, taken from a

magazine article by Arthur Godfrey which included this

thought for the day: God has invested in me What I am is His gift to me. What I become is my gift to Him.

The business meeting adjourned and work was begun on

articles for the Lake Bluff Christmas Bazaar.

Respectfully submitted.,

Madelyne Green, Secretary.

the April 9th joint meeting

enjoy the Choral Relding to

Methodist Players.

as a Work-Meetin - g at the

Circle G - March 15, 1962.

The meeting was brought to order by the Chairman, 'vie

Grant.

The progrPY, w ,s presented by jean Lazenby, entitled

'The Easter Story in Art_ "'Slides were shown of many of

the beautiful works of Art which famous painters of the

centuries have created depicting the death and resurrection

of the Chriat. This was a truly inspirational program,

beautifully presented.

Polly Cody led the devotions.

Florence Clarkson gave the Treasurer's Resort, ArA ur ,Ted

everyone to get their pledges in soon pmdthe books of the

WScq are of used in Man.

Anna Mae Walters asked for volunteers to work at the

Rummage Sale and a lively discussion Vollowed of wars and

means to accomplish a successful sale. It was su ,-gested

that some way be found to make additional. money for our

Circle at the Rummage Sale by selling some particular item

in addition to the main sale.

Everyone was urged to attend

at the Church at 8:00 P.M. to

be presented by the Des Plain'

The May Meeting wps announced

home of Evie Grant.

4 card of Sympathy was sent by the Secretary to Mr. P , Mrs.

Harold Giese to express our thoughts pt the Logs of their

The meeting ad,ourned. Respectfully suhmitted, Madelyn*, Green. .S'ec't*.

Members Present - Marvh 15th, 1962.

Jean Lazenby

Mary Ann Shultz

Marion E. Johnson

Marian F. Werhan

Alma Linder

Shirlee Hanson

Florence Clarkson

Madelvne Green

Evelyn Grant

Esther Kaiser

Jean Brown

Alice Honeycutt

Helen Stiehl

Pat Rockwood

Martha Kirk

Julia Singer

Jeannine Bowen

Polly Cody

Betsey Jacoby

Anne Bright

Charlotte Jones

Jacquie Rieke

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Members Present - September 20, 1962.

Folly Cody

Julia Sinner

Jacquie kieke

Norma Robinson

Jeannine Bowen

Lillian Harman

Martha Kirk

Vivian Stutzman

Anna Mae ;kilter

Betty Werhan

Doris Devore

Jean Brown

Donalda McKinney

Miriam Bechtol

Fat Rockwood

Mary Schnadt

Inev Ries

.)orothy Jacobsen

Evelyn Grant

Ellen Kishkunas

Jean Obenhouse

A_lma Linder

May Anne Shultz

Ellen Bodine

Betty Dawson

Grace Circle Sept. 20,1962.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman,

Evie Grant, who welcomed all members and guests to

the new Fall season. She thanked the Circle for the

fine co-operation given last year.

Polly Cody led the devotions entitled "Tell the

Children". Ellen Bodine, the Christian Education

Director, spoke of her plans for the Kindergarten

and primary Sunday School programs for the coming

year, bringing to our attenti-n the kinds of books

she will use for their Christian development.

Coffee and rolls were served by Mary Ann Shultz and

Wilma Linder, after which the business meeting was

held.

The Treasurer's Report showed that last year $202.25

was turned over tb, the WSCS. The WSCS Brunch, served

by Grace Circle collected $16.30 and showed a profit

of $7.85-

The following officers for the year 1962-63 were

introduced as follows:

Chairman: Evelyn. Grant Secretary: Madelyne Green Treasurer: Wilma Linder Program: Helen Stiehl and Martha Kirk Hostesses: Florence Pierson, Pat Rockwood Housekeeping: Alice Honeycutt and Shirlee Hansen Library: Grace Schmidt Rummage Sale: Evie Grant Spiritual Life: Polly Cody.

Telephone Callers for this year were announced as

Vivian Stutzrian, Chairman, Jeanine Bowen, Jean Brown, Lllen Kishkunas, Jean Obenhouse.

It was announced that the Study Course, entitled,

'Rim of Asia' would be held at the home of Ann Nigren

in Biltmore, on October 964 ,1046N% 25rd , and 30th. and the first two weeks in November.

Wilma Linder explained the Pledge envelope system we

use for collection of our pledges for the year.

Jackie Rieke volenteered to .open her home for the

Christmas Meeting to be held on December 13th.

Doris Devore reminded everyone of the Prayer Group

to be held on Wednesday mornings, with the first

Wednesday of every month devoted to visitation of

members. Jean Brown reminded the group of the Bazaar

held at the Lake Bluff Children's Home on September 28th,

and announced, also, that the Tag Day this year would be

held in Chicago on October 5th, and that tagPers would

be on duty from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. It was announced,

also, that the Rummage Sale Dates had been changed to

October 26th and 27th, and that furniture pick-up would

be on Sunday afternoon, Octo. 21st, only.

The Ways and Means Project for our particular Circle

at the Rummage Sale was decided upon, and it is planned

that we will sell Pumpkins thiiti , Alice Honeycutt has

offered to provide.

follows:

Vivian Stutzman announced that the Wreaths used

in the Church at Christmas-time need refurbishing

this year, and hopes that some of us will offer to

help her in this task.

Announcement was made, also, of the Elgin State

Hospital Chirmtmas Party, and also of the parties

in January and May. Peg Cox needs help for these

parties and it is hoped that several people will offer

to help her in this worth-while project.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Madelyne Green, Sec'v.

October Iasielaggi( 1962.

The meeting was called to order by Fvie Grant.

Devotions were presented by Mary Ann Schultz. entitle'

"New Beginnings".

Martha Kirk introduced Florence Bash who told us about

the "Small Group Movement". She discussed the book

'New Life in the Church'.

The Treasurer's Report waF presenter by Evie Grant.

Rummage Sale plans were dismissed, and the meeting

then adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Madelyne Green, Sec'y. Members Present:

Jorothy Jacobsen Inez Giese Grace Schmidt Pat Rockwood Julia Singer Jean Brown Polly Cody Doris Devore Alice Honeycutt Mary Schnadt Edna Mae Walters Charlotte Jones Gladys Dickelman Evelyn Collins

Dorothy Barnes Mary Ann Shultz Helen Stiehl Martha Kirk Evie Grant Anna Mae Walter Madelyne Green

Present - December, 1962 YeetinP.

Carolyn Hinman

Helen Stiehl

Julia Sinner

Pat Masius

Martha Kirk

Betty Werhan

Vivian Stutzrnan

Jean Brown

skirley Wapner

Fat Rockwood

Manna Mae Walter

Dorothy Barnes

Evelyn Collins

Jean Forrest

Grace Schmidt

Evelyn Grant

Alice Honeycutt

Betty Callanen

Jackie Rieke

December meeting.

The Christmas Meeting, was held at the home

Rieke. of Jacouie

Fat Rockwood presented the program with a talk on

Keeping Christmas, Martha Kirk read an article by

Ed Sullivan entitled 'Rather like Christmas►

It was announced that

our circle because of

city.

No business meeting was held, and after enjoying a

'Cookie Exchange' codfee and rolls

the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Vivian Stutzman was leaving

her husband's transfer to another

tve re served, and