One hundred and twenty- fth annual kalendar of

The Philomaths Howe, Indiana Lovers of learning since 1897 2022- 2023 O cers:

President – Loma Ho man

Vice President – Kathy Kessler

Secretary - -Miriam Carnahan

Treasurer – Linda Simmons

Historian – Karen Yoder

Contributors Kathy Kessler, Margaret Malone, Karen Yoder Layout, graphics – Trish Boase



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Theme: Brighten Our Corner

Helpful Notes The Philomaths will meet at 1:00 p.m. on the third Friday of the months of August through December, and March through June at the home of the hostess, unless oth- erwise indicated. If active members do not notify the hostess of their expected absence, the hostess will expect them. Luncheon meetings will begin at 12 p.m, unless members are noti ed of a different time. It is important for the hostess to know if you will attend a luncheon or activity, as reservations need to be made in advance, and often paid in advance. Please notify the hostess of your intent at the previous meeting, or as early as possible. If we are traveling, we will car pool. Meet at the west side of the town square at 11:30 am, or the time appointed by the hostess. Historical Note: Because of the virulent Covid -19 Pandemic in 2020 - 2021, we chose not to meet in person for most of our Philomaths meetings. We wore our face masks, stayed away from others, and remained mostly at home under voluntary quarantine. Vaccines for the disease became available early in 2021. We are hoping those will make us safe even with the new Covid Variant Delpha now circulating among the unvaccinated, which includes children under 12 years of age. We are now planning to meet regularly this year - 2020-21.

MOTTO:Mutual help gives strength.

Order of Meetings

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Collect
 Pledges to the Flags Reading of the Minutes Treasurer’s Report Un nished Business New Business Closing of Business Meeting Program - Travel Luncheon or Refreshments

Collect for Club Women KEEP us O Lord from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word and deed ... LET us be done with fault finding and leave off self seeking... MAY we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face, without self pity and without prejudice... MAY we never be hasty in judgement and always generous... LET us take time for all things: make us grow calm, serene, gentle... TEACH us to put into action our better impulses straight forward and unafraid… GRANT that we may realize that it is the lit- tle things that create differences; that in the big things of life we are one ... AND may we strive to touch and know the great human heart common to us all, and ... O LORD GOD let us not forget to be kind ... Written by Mary Stewart for the Women’s Institute in 1904. Reproduced here is Robin Watt’s copy done by hand, under Mary Stewart’s close supervision c.1920.

Pledge to the Christian Flag I pledge allegiance
 to the Christian Flag and to my Savior for whose Kingdom it stands, One brotherhood, uniting all mankind in service and in love

Pledge to the Women of the Philomaths







































We pledge our thanks to the women of the Philomaths who lit the lamp for the Lovers of Learning, and

to those who kept it burning. We pledge that they will not be forgotten.

Meetings in 2021-2011 Friday, August 20, 2021 Hostess: Miriam Carnahan

Installation of O cers

Overview of Theme and Program Books

Bible Verse “For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed;but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.” Isaiah 54:10

(NIV: 10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.)

Quote “Don't take yourself seriously. We are here today, we are gone tomorrow, so enjoy every moment of your existence .” Deepak Chopra



Friday, September 17, 2021

Hostess – Sharon Haman

Program – Marge Malone

Bible Verse : “ And rend your heart, and not your garments, turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, *and repenteth him of the evil.” Joel 2:13.

(*and he relents from sending calamity.




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Quote” A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” Saint Francis of Assisi.

Friday,October 15, 2021

Hostess – Sally Robinson

Program – Kathy Kessler



Bible Verse: “ And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:6&7 Quote: “You can call it the perfect moment when the universe aligns and the music in your head actually matches the music outside and all is well.” Hugh Elliott

Friday, November 19, 2021

Hostess : Karen Yoder

Program : Karen Yoder: Tour of Sturgis Historical Museum

Bible Verse: “ And to Godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”

2nd Peter 1:7

Quote :When you arise in the morning , think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive ; to breath, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius





Friday, December 17, 2021 Christmas Luncheon

Hostess : Marge Malone

Program: Barbara Yurs Bible Verse: “ And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32

Quote: “ The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.” Unknown





Friday, March 18, 2022 Hostess: Arleene White

Program : Linda Simmon

Bible Verse : “ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Proverbs 31 : 26

Quote: “ You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably awed. And you are beautiful. “ Amy Bloom

Friday , April 15, 2022 Hostess : Carol Massot

Program : Sally Robinson

Bible Verse : Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others.” Colossians 3 :12:

Quote: “ Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you higher, and return the favor.” Oprah Winfrey

Friday, May 20, 2022



Hostess : Trish Boase ( Anniversary Luncheon)

Program: Cindy Miller

Bible Verse : But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22

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Quote; When someone else's happiness is your happiness, that is love.” Lana Del Rey

Friday, June 17, 2022

Hostess: Loma Ho man

Program: Miriam Carnahan

Bible Verse: Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or sel sh or rude.” Corinthians 13:4

Quote : “ Happiness, knowledge, not in another place but this place, not for another hour but this hour.” Walt Whitman

Active Members Patricia Boase 1998 577 Plum St Noblesville In 46060 Lake house. 1830 W 635 N 260-463-1153 (Cell) [email protected] Miriam Carnahan 2000 6490 N 325 E 260-562-3775 ,574-329-0402 (Cell) [email protected] Sharon Haman 2021 602 Union Street 515-661-0930 [email protected] Loma Hoffman 2010 0605 N 050 W - LaGrange IN 46761 6785N 270E - Lake House - Howe 236 Limetree Pk Dr Bonita Springs Fl 34135 Winter(LaGrange) [email protected] 260-367-1330 (Cell) 260-463-3662



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Kathy Kessler 2006

1010 E 485 N 260-562-3048, 260-499-1757 (cell) [email protected] Margaret C. Malone 1973 P.O. Box 131 260-562-3655 (home) 260-350-9971(cell) margaretmalone@embarq- mail.com Carol E Massat 2000 602 6th St Howe IN 46746 [email protected] 260=562-2226 Cindy Miller 2021 402 Wayne Street 260-367-1609 [email protected] Linda Simmons 2006 6150 N 325 E 260-499-0170 (cell) [email protected] Sally Robinson 2016 1635 E 400 N Howe IN 46746 260-562-3706 260-350-8142 (cell) Robinsonsallyhowe@gmail. com Arlene White 2021 P.O. Box 446 260-350-0815 [email protected] Karen Yoder 2006 1 790 W 635 N 260-562-3527 269-303 -2321 (Cell) [email protected]

















































































Barbara Yurs 2005 1942 Alder Lane. Apt1 Sturgis MI 49091

260-463-1897 [email protected]

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Past Presidents




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Mrs. Andrew M. Beisel 1919-20, 1934-35

Mrs. Frank C. Wade 1920 –21
 Mrs.Claude D.Smith 1921-22 1946-47 1957-58

Mrs. Hubert D. Smith, Sr. 1922-23
 Mrs. Walter Crandell 1923-24, 1937-38
 Miss Isabel Cooper 1924-25, 1935-36, 1949-50

Mrs. Neal Parham 1925-26
 Mrs. Clyde M. Hardiman 1927-28, 1939-40

Mrs. Marian K. Shoup 1945-46
 Miss Marguerite Smith 1947-48
 1958-59, 1968-69, 1977-78
 Mrs. Marcella Bouton 1948-49, 1962-63, 1971-72, 1982-83, 1991-92, 1997-98
 Mrs. Zettela Curtis 1952-53
 Mrs. D. Arthur Driver 1952-54, 1963-64

Mrs.Jean Stuckey 1959-60, 1969-70, 1977-78, 1995-96
 Mrs. Naida Warner 1960-61,
 Mrs. Mary Weiland 1961-62
 Mrs. Helen Gillis 1964-65
 Mrs. Edmund S. Jamieson 1928-29
 Mrs. Raymond Moore 1929-30
 Miss Gertrude Samson 1930-31
 Mrs. Frank M. Smith 1931-32

Mrs. Thurman Shuman 1932-33, 1956-57, 1967-68
 Miss Louise Yunker 1933-34
 Miss Marian Cooper 1936-37, 1951-52

Mrs. Arthur G. Fisher 1938-39

Mrs. W.H.W. Hardiman 1939-40

Mrs. Bessie Keasey 1940-41
 Mrs. Walter G. Pitkin 1942-43
 Mrs. Earl Schae er 1944-45, 1954-55

Mrs. Rosella Merritt 1965-66, 1974-75, 1988-89, 1993-94, 1998-99

Mrs. Max Reim 1966-67

Mrs. Elaine Thomae 1970-71
 Mrs. Martha Cox 1972-1973 1984-85, 1992-93


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Miss Josephine Hardiman 1972-73, 1986-87
 Mrs. Mildred (Midge) Parker 1975-76

Mrs. Dale Schinbeckler 1976-77
 Mrs. Ellen Stuckey 1978-79, 1989-90

Mrs. Sandy Weister 1980-81
 Miss Jacquelyn Aeby 1981-82, 1991-1992 1996-97
 Mrs. Betty Cagley 1983-84

Mrs. Gwen Emmert 1987-88

Mrs. W.H.W. Hardiman 1939-40

Mrs. Elaine Thomae 1970-71
 Miss Josephine Hardiman 1972-73, 1986-87
 Mrs. Mildred (Midge) Parker 1975-76

Mrs. Dale Schinbeckler 1976-77
 Mrs. Ellen Stuckey 1978-79, 1989-90

Mrs. Sandy Weister 1980-81
 Miss Jacquelyn Aeby 1981-82, 1991-1992 1996-97
 Mrs. Betty Cagley 1983-84

Mrs. Gwen Emmert 1987-88

Mrs. John Mair 1988-89
 Mrs. Gloriann Poljak 1994-95
 Dr. Suzanne O’Connor 1999-01 2005-06

Mrs. Athena Wonderly 2000-01
 Mrs. Patricia Boase 2001-02, 2009-10, 2018-19

Mrs. Ann Isbrandt 2002-03
 Dr. Janet Kentner 2003-04
 Mrs. Margaret Malone 2004-05 2013-14

Mrs. Dorothy Yunker 2006-07, 2017-18

Mrs. Barbara Yurs 2007-08
 Mrs. Marietta Abston 2008-09, 18,

Mrs. Miriam Carnahan 2010-11, 2019-20, *2020-21
 Mrs Susan Hughes 2011-12
 Mrs. Kathy Kessler 2012-13
 Mrs. Liz Mann 2014-15
 Mrs Linda Simmons 2015-16
 Mrs Karen Yoder 2016-17

Mrs Loma Ho man 2021-2022

In Memorian In Memoriam

Miss Emily Dayton Cooper 1897 Mrs. Julia Ellen Yeagla 1897
 Mrs. Mary Cooper 1897
 Miss Antoinette “Nettie” Smith 1897 Mrs. Anna B. Craig 1899

Mrs. Ellen E, Rockwell 1897 Mrs. Hermia Prentiss
 Mrs. Ella Nash 1897
 Miss Mary Nichols 1897 Mrs. Elizabeth Upson 1901 Miss Anne Upson 1903 Mrs. Alice Hughes 1897 Mrs. Fred Spero

Mrs. Lillian Parham 1897 Mrs. Irving Todd
 Mrs. Augusta Smith Mrs. Minnie Wade

Mrs. Zelta Wade
 Mrs. Sarah Wade
 Mrs ,Anna Gray 1897
 Mrs. Amelia Smith
 Mrs. Elizabeth Spalding 1898 Mrs. Conde Hile
 Mrs. Mary Nichols
 Mrs. Lottie Kimmel
 Mrs. Prentiss 1903
 Mrs. Lillian Ganiard 1899 Mrs. Mary Robinson Mrs. Alice Beisel 1897 Mrs. Mary Smith
 Mrs. Alpha Warner
 Mrs. Dora Craig
 Mrs. Helen Gillis
 Mrs. Emma Bothwell 1897

Mrs. Leslie Bothwell
 Dr. Ada Sweitzer
 Mrs. Gertrude Sampson Miss Jane Williams
 Miss Kathryn Williams Mrs. Elizabeth Zuck
 Mrs. Leita Crandell
 Mrs. Mary Orton 1897 Mrs. L. Leland
 Mrs. Alta Harding
 Miss Carrie Delay
 Mrs. Rachel Caton

Mrs. Myrta Phillips Nolan 1903 Miss Mary Tibbits 1897
 Mrs. R. Smith
 Mrs. A. W. Nolan

Miss Marian W. Cooper Miss Isabelle Cooper
 Mrs. Viv Sleight
 Mrs. Katharine D. Lawson Mrs. Helen Irwin

Mrs. Emily Hall
 Mrs. Mable Yunker
 Mrs. Vern Smith
 Mrs. Marjorie Shoup Mrs. Mildred Shae er Mrs. Florence Amiss Mrs. Jane Nichols
 Mrs. Lillian Moore
 Mrs. George O. Crossland Miss Louise Yunker
 Mrs. Ors Hellman
 Mrs. Ella Herbert
 Mrs. Fern Hardiman Mrs. Olive Pitkin
 Mrs. Margaret Ferguson

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Mrs. Katherine Drake Mrs. Eva Curtis
 Mrs. J. Horton
 Mrs. Muriel Hoerl Mrs. Marjorie Searing

Mrs. Bess Hardiman Mrs Bessie Keasey Miss Marguerite Smith Mrs. Frank McIntosh Mrs. Ruth Warner Mrs. Helen Glenn

Mrs. Elsa Kilver
 Mrs. Rona Pointer
 Mrs. Bertha Driver
 Mrs. Mildred Parker Mrs. Beatrice Smith
 Miss Josephine Hardiman Mrs. Pauline Shuman Mrs. Margaret Mair Mrs. Betty Colville
 Mrs. Pauline Buckman Mrs. Mary Beth Jennings Mrs Dorothy Mae Boase Mrs. Marcella Bouton

Mrs. Rosella Merritt Mrs. Elaine Thomae Mrs. Mary Weiland Mrs. Helen Schinbeckler Dr. Janet Kentner

Mrs. Mary E. Yunker
 Miss Jacquelyn Aeby
 Mrs. Gwen Emmert
 Mrs. Zettela Curtis
 Mrs. Betty Cagley
 Mrs. Jean Stuckey Dr. Suzanne O’Connor
 Mrs. Ann Jennings Isbrandt Mrs. Virginia Pagin

Mrs. Gloriann Poljak Mrs. Naida Warner

Mrs. Marieta Abston

The Philomaths Constitution ARTICLE I Name This group shall be called The Philomaths. ARTICLE II Object The object of the Philomaths is to promote culture and general improvement. ARTICLE III Membership Section 1. Any candidate for membership must have Howe, Indiana, as their address. Any subsequent moves after becoming a member will not alter their membership status. Section 2. A sponsor must know her prospective member and follow the prescribed responsibilities as stated by the bylaws. Section 3. A prospective member shall be invited to be a guest without being informed she is being considered for membership. Section 4. The Secretary shall email all active members after the candidate has visited a meeting, to ask for their vote. The voting shall be done by email response to the Secretary and will then appear in the minutes. Section 5. A majority of voting members shall decide on the candidate’s membership. Following voting, the candidate will be contact- ed by the sponsor to determine interest. Section 6. Those who have been Active Members for ve years, but are unable to ful ll the duties of an Active Member may have the privilege of becoming an Associate Member with the option of reinstatement as an Active Member, or to resign.

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ARTICLE IV Meetings There must be one meeting per month for a total of nine months.

Section 3. Each member shall serve as President and Vice-President alphabetically from A-Z after one year of membership. Section 4. Past Presidents need not serve until all members have held said of ce. ARTICLE VI A quorum shall consist of one-third of the Active Membership.

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ARTICLE VII Amendments The Constitution may be altered by two-thirds email vote of Active Members polled by the Secretary, provided notice of alteration has been given at least two meetings prior to the vo

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ARTICLE V Of cers and Committees Section 1. The of cers of the Philomaths shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The committees shall be the Program Committee (consisting of the Vice-President as chairman and two members), a Flower Committee, consisting of one member, and a Historian. Section 2. Of cers shall be elected at the last meeting in the Spring and installed at the rst meeting in the Fall.

By-law ARTICLE II The Philomaths shall meet on days previously scheduled and

announced to all members. ARTICLE II Section 1. The annual dues for all Active Members shall be ten dollars ($10.00) payable at the rst meeting. Section 2. The annual dues for Associate Members shall be fteen ($15.00) pay- able at the rst meeting. Associate Philomath Members who are physically and/or mentally incapacitated will not be required to maintain annual dues. Section 3. In consideration of the payment of annual dues, Associate Members may be accorded the privilege of attending any or all meetings of the Philomaths. Section 4. When a hostess is unable to entertain or exchange with another, we will appreciate a volunteer offer of an Associate Member to substitute as hostess.That hostess shall nd her substitute and notify the Active Members of the change. Section 5. When dues have not been paid following the rst two regular meetings, in August and September of the new Philomath year, the Treasurer will send a letter notifying the member that she will be placed on “inactive” status until either dues for Active or Associate Membership have been paid. Inactive members will not be allowed to attend meetings or partici- pate in other Philomath activities until such time as dues for the year are paid. If the dues have not been paid by the December meeting of that year, membership will end. ARTICLE III Section 1. Nominations shall be made from the oor for the of ces of Secretary and Treasurer and the person receiving the highest number of votes by ballot for a particular of ce shall be elected.




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Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings and perform all duties pertaining to her of ce.

Section 3. The Vice-President shall preside in the absence of the President. She is the chairperson of the Program CommitteeSectio 4. The duties of the Secretary are to keep the minutes of the meetings; to notify the members of any important business of the Philomaths; to report the meetings to the news media, and submit any photo of the previous meeting. Section 5. The Treasurer shall receive all moneys, giving acknowledgment for it, issue letters to those delinquent in paying dues, and pay all bills approved by the Philomaths. Section 6. The duties of the Program Committee consisting of the Vice-President and two members, are to prepare the programs, scheduling and books. Section 7. The Flower Committee shall be responsible for a remembrance in the event of an illness (card) or death of a member (charity/ owers not to exceed $50.00). In the event of the death of an immediate family member, a $25 donation will be given to the family’s designated charity. Section 8. Historian - The Historian will be responsible for organizing and keeping safe all records of the history, photos, and artifacts of the Philomaths. ARTICLE IV Section 1.The number of active members shall be limited to twenty members. Section 2. Any new candidate for membership must have Howe, Indiana, as their address. Section 3. A new member shall be noti ed of her election to the Philomaths and given the letter of invitation by the person proposing her name. This sponsor should also explain the Constitution and Bylaws to the new member. ARTICLE V Bylaws may be amended, adopted, or repealed at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present, provided that notice has been given at the previous meeting.

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ARTICLE VI Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Philomaths. (revised Dec. 2016)