The Tollesboro Homemakers met on May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Cottageville Fellowship Hall.
Hostesses for the day were Lisa Clark, Martha Truesdell and Pam Truesdell.
The meeting was called to order one hour earlier at 10 a.m. by Ann Simms, as some of our members had commitments later in the day. She read a poem entitled “Kindness.”
Mary Jo Simpson gave the inspirational reading from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13, verse 13.
Pam Truesdell led in prayer. Mary Jo led in the pledge to the American flag and singing “America the Beautiful.”
Wanda DeAtley, secretary, read the minutes from the previous meeting and conducted the roll call by naming their favorite flower. In attendance were 13 regular members, two mail box members and one guest, Mary Jean Jordan also attended.
The president accepted money for the Diabetes Walk on June 3 at Keenland by buying horseshoes and for the annual homemakers meeting on May 16 at 6 p.m. The Lewis County Homemakers will be celebrating their 50th year as a club. Each club was asked to donate $10 for prizes.
Leona Lanthorn gave the lesson on “Kentucky Baskets.” The history, construction, collecting and care of the baskets was also discussed.
The weaving of baskets is as old as the history of human kind. Traces of baskets have been found in the Egyptian Pyramids. As explorers traveled to new lands and traded goods, they were carried in baskets. They likewise carried the influence of their native country’s basket weaving techniques.
The Native American Indians wove symbols and stories into their baskets. They created some of the finest baskets in history. Basket making has been an identifiable part of human society for centuries.
As different groups settled in Kentucky they brought the basket traditions of their heritage with them. Pioneers learned to use local material for basket weaving, as early baskets are examined it is found that they were made from Willow, Dogwood, vines, broom sedge, river cane, Hickory and White Oak.
The baskets were made in different sizes and shapes. Baskets are still popular today for their use and many people are collectors. Leona Lanthorn brought several different baskets to share with the club members.
Recipes for Denmark were given out for the next meeting in June to be made as the club will be studying the country of Denmark as their international lesson.
Prayer for our noon meal was given by Carolyn Collins. The hostesses decorated the tables with lavender colors using lavender place mats, dinner plates and dinnerware. Favors for the day were lavender candles and pin wheels.
The club made 116 sick visits and read 42 books for the month.
Carol Switzer won the door prize and Mary Jean Jordan was the Lucky Lady.
Birthday cards and secret pal gifts were given out to the club members. A sympathy card was sent to Lorene Highfield in loss of a brother and a get well card to Billy Barbour.
The president adjourned the meeting by asking everyone to go out and vote.
Julie Ellis read “Prepared Perspectives.”
Games were played and the winners were Teresa Clark and Ann Simms.
The next meeting will be on June 8,at the Tollesboro Family Life Center at 11 a.m.
