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December 29. Meeting held at the home of Mrs. S.J. Sanders. 8 members, 4 visitors present. Opening song Stand up for Jesus. Scripture lesson Matthew XXXVII read by President. Prayer and song Tell the Good News 165 . Roll call. Meeting of previous meeting read and adopted. No report from corresponding secretary she as well as treasurer being absent. No " " superintendent except that Sonora LTL has decided to employ Mr. Frederich (Penna [Pana?] Senior Recording Secretary) for one or two meetings. Unfinished business. Pontoosuc Contest set for January 30. Judges secured. Powellton class to [?] January 23 for gold medal. 7 contestants. Judges and music and hall secured. On motion secretary was instructed to draw order for $6.25 for the 2 medals. Circular letter was read from Margaret Wintringer stating that George Frederick of Panna [Pana?]serve to fill some dates in Illinois in January or February. His terms are $5 and entertainment or $15 per week and the portion of his railroad fare decided to have him at Powellton on latter plan. Mrs. Wolfenbarger and Susan Sanders were appointed as committee on program for 3 months. Union voted to implore a fine of 5 cents on members who failed to wear badge to meetings. On motion adjourned.

Women's Christian Temperance Union met according to notice January 20 with Mrs. Hall. 12 members, 2 visitors. Song 87. Scripture lesson 1 Peter read by Evangelistic Superintendent followed by prayer and song number 9. Roll call and secretary report which was accepted. Corresponding secretary had sent for and received gold and silver medals. Treasurer absent. Superintendent Miners Work had sent out 1010 pages. Literature superintendent 3110 pages. 3 bouquets reported. Mother's Meeting program. Some Homes I Know read by Mrs. Thornber. Discussion. Just a Word from the Crusader Monthly. Meet in 2 weeks with Mrs. Lewis 4 weeks with Mrs. Thornber Committee on contest reported that plans were completed for gold contest January 23. Pontoosuc Contest was postponed indefinitely. Colusa had signified willingness to help with a contest at that place. Proceeds to be shared. Gold contest to be replaced at Nauvoo