Greene County Genealogical Societyby Valerie Ogren
Meeting Notice
The next meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 4, at 10 am.in the Jefferson Public Library. Elaine Wiggins will present a program entitled “Letters To Pauline.” She will share letters her mother Pauline,received in the 1920’s.
Another gentle reminder – dues are due. Annual dues are $7.50 for an individual or $10 for a family. A change in our bylaws now makes a provision for lifetime memberships. So if you have a problem remembering whether you have renewed your dues each year, a life membership is the way to go. They are $75 for an individual or $100 for a family. Bring to the meeting or send to P O Box 133, Jefferson IA 50129.
New Officers
The following officers for next year were installed at the last meeting: Valerie Ogren, president; (still need a volunteer for vice president); Sharlene Handley, recording secretary ; Evelyn Taylor, corresponding secretary; Elaine Deluhery, treasurer; and Arlene Johnson, Iowa Genealogical Society liaison. Many thanks to Arlene for her several years of leadership!
Christmas Memories
As we were enjoying our quiet (nothing fancy) Christmas dinner, I couldn’t help but recall a few past Christmas dinners. For about 25 years, we used to fly someplace south for a couple weeks over the holidays. One Christmas Eve night, our supper was peanut butter, crackers and carrot sticks from our carry-on bag after arriving at our hotel in South Padre Island – nothing was open. Another year (I think it was in San Antonio) Christmas supper was cheese burgers from a convenience store. They were the kind that are frozen and then heated in the microwave. Rather than eat in the car, we took them back to our motel. By that time they were cold again. A memorable Arizona vacation was being on the road Christmas day from Kingman to Las Vegas. The only eating place we found open was a Jack-In-The-Box in Williams. But the meal was delicious when you haven’t eaten for 8 hours and we shared the experience with numerous other famished travelers. Be sure to include some similar anecdotes when you compile your family history. It will be a more interesting read for future generations.
May your 2014 New Year be filled with peace, happiness and expectations.
