Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1942 - Rparchives.org

34 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THETotal 77.28Balance in hands of J.S.T. April 1, 1942 302.35Balance in hands of J.C.M. April 1, 1942 7.95$391.79 $391.79Respectfully submittedJohn O. Edgar J. Clifford MathewsAnna C. McCulloughPaul ColemanRalph WilsonThe Report of the Woman's Association was read byMrs. Agnes E. Steele. The Report was adopted and is asfollows.REPORT OF THE WOMAN'S ASSOCIATIONTo the Moderator and Members of Synod:March 31, 1942 closed another year's work done by the Board ofManagers, which has in its care the direct responsibility of the Homefor the Aged of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.We respectfully submit this the 45th annual report of the Boardof Managers of the Reformed Presbyterian Woman's Association.We acknowledge the goodness of God and recognize His guidinghand through the year past. We rejoice in all that God has done forus and are grateful for the blessings we have received, both spiritualand temporal.The president, Mrs. Annabelle McKee, presided at the twelvemonthly meetings of the year. Three other managers, Mrs. J. M.Allen, Mrs. E. R. Carson, and Mrs. James F. MacKee had an equallygood attendance recoid, while Mrs. Mathews and Mrs. Steele wereabsent only one day.Our twelve standing committees have been active and diligent inthe prosecution of the duties committed to their care and have reportedat the monthly meetings.The. Executive Committee held two meetings during the year:the first one in May, when the standing committees were appointed;the second one in September when committees for Reception andDonation Day were appointed.The Publicity Committee had 1,000 attractive post cards of theHome made in black and white.Managers and members of the Association should use these cardsgenerously, by sending them to friends in the church and in the communitywith the purpose of increasing their interest in the Home.A new cut of the Home was also made and used in our last annual.We feel that it presents a very attractive appearance of the mainbuilding and front lawn.The lawn is beautiful and the new shrubs, vines and trees set outby our Grounds Committee are growing nicely.The wide steps shown in the cut are certainly a joy compared tothe old cinder path of former days.From some of the front windows, when the trees are leafless, oneAvenue snow, the gets tures The Ohio a in and wide view over the River. in view. winter the our on summer the sloping On when other a clear when grounds. the side day lawn we of have the Here and eye building the hill also can green side we carry looks lawn, are have as covered up the far lovely to blooming away Maple with pic­as