July 30 - 1966
The fourth Old Timers Party was called to order by President Amy Miller on July 30, 1966 at the Swan Valley American Legion Hall with quite a crowd present. Minutes of 1965 were read. New officers for coming year were put in. Katie Highams - Pres., Margaret Jacobson -Vice Pres., Edith Weeks - Sec. & Treas.
There was a moment of silent prayer for those not here today. Lord's Prayer was given in unison. Elizabeth Weeks sang 'My Favorite Things' and 'Sound of Music' with Edith Weeks accompanying her. Fuller Martin played 'America' while Grace Traughber led us in song. Susan Sargent played piano solo. 'Fantasie and Impromptu', also 'Ebb Tide'. Poems were read by Amy Miller 'Pioneer Mother'. Danny Traughber sang 'Memories', accompanied by his mother Grace. Danny and Grace then sang 'Let the Rest of the World Go By'. Danny and his two girls, Marian and Pam, sang 'Dear Hearts and Gentle People' with grandmother at the piano. Danny then led the group in songs long remembered. "Silver Thread Among the Gold'. Mrs. Ed Kopp sang 'Carry Me Back to Old Virginny', 'Wild Irish Rose', and 'There's a Long, Long Trail a Winding'. The group joined in.
A collection was taken in for the fund. $42.84. Pat Fowler redone record bank.
Mrs. Miller read the poem "A Perfect Day' while Grace Traughber finished up by playing the same. A Good time was had by all.
Money paid out this year for napkins, punch, butter, cream, coffee, paper plates. Pastor made up envelopes and stamps, came to $28.68. Also included for Pat Fowler for redoing record book.
Previous Balance - $61.36 Balance - $75.52
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