Baden's First 100 Years

On February 17, 1937, at 8:00 P.M., our Club presented a splendid "History of Baden" program, under the supervision of Mrs. Edna Coffey. This meeting was open to the public, and much of the material presented at that meeting, is being used as a foundation for the Baden Centennial History.

The Woman's Club special project is the building up of the public school library. In 1936, 54 volumes were presented, 1937, 40 volumes, and in 1938, 38 volumes. A gift of 24 volumes from Mrs. And Mrs. H. C. Machesney was also added in 1938. An additional project this year was carried out by the Conservation and Gardens Committee, with Mrs. R. W. Snyder and Mrs. J. H. Leacock serving as chairmen, that of "Tree Planting." The Club has bought and had planted on the Baden school grounds, four Oriental Planes, in honor of our four past presidents, and one Silver Maple as a "Constitution Tree." On April 8, 1938, Mrs. C. M. Cook, Club president, dedicated the trees and presented them to the school. In cooperation with the Junior Woman's Club of Baden, a red dogwood was planted on each of the church lawns, the Christ Lutheran Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mt. Gallitzin Academy.

During the five years of the Club's existence there has been a steady growth of its activities and finances; also the membership now consists of 96 active, 12 associate and two honorary members. There are now 14 standing committees, as

1.	The Program Committee selects the topics and plans the year's work.
2.	The Social Committee adds the touch of hospitality through the Club teas and social hours.
3.	The Home and Citizenship Committee sponsors the general ideas and ideals of the home, cooperating with the County for its Annual Institute.
4.	The Welfare Committee aids in distributing to the needy and in the "T. B. Sale Drive."
5.	The Ways and Means Committee unite to swell the Club Treasury by some Benefit Program.
6.	The Music Committee provides music for the Club Program and sponsor the Choral.
7.	The Education Committee makes contact with the administration of our public school with reference to library needs, and purchases our yearly gift books.
8.	The Legislative Committee keeps the members informed of local legislation, and bring laws and resolutions before the Club for study.
9.	The Fine Arts Committee makes us aware of National Art Week and cooperates with the County in a project chosen each year.
10.	The Drama committee discovers hidden talent, provides en-

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