November 9, 2017
The November meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The President called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence. There were 16 members present: Ann Franzen, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Bill Sprague, Judy Argentine, Eileen Chesla, Sue Shannon, Rickey Haines, Rick Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Harry Worrell, Carolyn Cuviello, Eileen Haines, Midge Hangley and Jackie Krantz. Also in attendance were 11 guests: Geraldine Brennan, Irving Fisher, Judy Gannet, Hope Pepper, Harold Conner, Grace Conner, Christin Schwartz, LeNor Moore-LeDoux, Susie Downing, Matt Downing and Linwood Gerber.
The meeting was adjourned temporarily so that the speaker, Millicent Moore could present her program on “The History of the Moore Family”. After the presentation and a short break for refreshments, the meeting was resumed at 9:05 PM.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Ralph Shrom made the motion and Rickey Haines seconded it. Correspondence was read from the United Methodist Church thanking the Society for donations in memory of deceased members Flossie Worrell and Betty Gerber. The family of Betty Gerber also thanked us for the same donation in Betty’s memory. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $15,207.24. Deposits totaled $208.82 , while debits were $484.00. The ending balance was $14,932.06.
OLD BUSINESS
The Dine and Donate Night at Upper Crust resulted in a profit of $150. All who participated were thanked for their support.
Boxes were relocated from the 2nd to 3rd floors of the Pepper House. Many volunteers made short work of the job.
Other work days were scheduled and volunteers solicited. The Pepper House will be cleaned on Nov. 15 and the Friendship School on November 16. Volunteers included Mary Ann Silvers, Barbara Toms, Ann Franzen, Peg Pitney and Rick Franzen.The Pepper House will be decorated for Christmas on November 29 and 30. Those volunteering were Eileen Chesla, Carolyn Cuviello, Midge Hangley, Mary Ann Silvers and Jackie Krantz.
The “Christmas In the Pines” House Tour will occur on Dec. 9. Midge Hangley reported on the houses involved as well as the luncheon provided by the Church of Christ. She reviewed the schedule of events and the volunteers involved. Press Releases were sent to area newspapers to run for as many as 5 weeks before the event. In addition, color ads were placed in the Pine Barrens Tribune to run for 2 weeks. Eileen Chesla made a motion to allocate funds from the dine and Donate profits and from the general funds to pay for the $225 cost of the ads. Jackie Krantz seconded the motion, and it passed by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30. The next meeting will be a social on December 14 at the home of Mary Ann and Harry Silvers. As is customary, no meetings will be held in January or February.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
October 12, 2017
The October meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The President called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence. There were 17 members present: Ann Franzen, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Bill Sprague, Barbara Toms, Judy Argentine, Eileen Chesla, Betty Orme, Sue Shannon, Rickey Haines, Rick Franzen, Rita Moonsammy, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Harry Worrell, Dee Collins and Jackie Krantz. Also in attendance were 7 guests: Dave Newcomb, Brenda Coles, Bette White, Dick Haines, Kathy D’Imperio, Robert D’Imperio and Wendy Reilley.
The meeting was adjourned temporarily so that the speaker, Barbara Solem could present her program on “The Ghost Towns of the Pine Barrens”. After the presentation and a short break for refreshments, the meeting was resumed at 8:40 PM.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $15,153.50. Deposits totaled $53.74 , while debits were $0. The ending balance was $15,207.24.
OLD BUSINESS
Judy Argentine reported that a Dine and Donate night is scheduled for Upper Crust on Thursday, October 19. We are hoping for a good turnout.
The Historical Society will have a table at the Fall Festival on October 22. Volunteers have come forward to man the table throughout the day.
The “Christmas In The Pines” house tour will take place on December 9th from 12 to 6 PM. We need guides for each house and historic place as well as helpers to decorate the Pepper House and the Friendship School.
NEW BUSINESS
In order to honor the passing of two longtime Society members, Betty Gerber and Flossie Worrell, Ricky Haines made a motion that we donate $100 to the Methodist Church. Betty Orme seconded the motion and it was carried by voice vote.
The President showed the Christmas tree ornaments she purchased for us to sell. They represent a red schoolhouse similar to the Friendship School. We paid $6.40 each for them and hope to sell them for $15. Rick Franzen made a motion to reimburse Mary Ann Silvers the $384 she paid the company for the ornaments. Ricky Haines seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote.
Volunteers are needed to move the boxes of commemorative plates we have stored in the Pepper House from the second floor to the third floor. We will need to remove them before cleaning the house in anticipation of the Christmas Tour. The date was set for October 18. Rick Franzen, Ralph Shrom, Jackie Krantz, Barbara Toms, Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers and Harry Silvers are volunteered to help.
November 15 was set to clean the Pepper House and December 6 was chosen to decorate it for the tour. Volunteers will be needed for both days.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20. The next meeting will be on November 9 at 7:30 at the Community Center. Millicent Moore will present a program on the history of the Moore Family. Ralph Shrom volunteered to bring refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
September 14, 2017
The September meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The Vice-President called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence. There were 14 members present: Ann Franzen, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Bill Sprague, Barbara Toms, Judy Argentine, Eileen Chesla, Betty Orme, Eileen Haines, Rickey Haines, Rick Franzen, Midge Hangley, Dee Collins and Jackie Krantz. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $13,632.90. Deposits totaled $1,698.10 , while debits were $177.50. The ending balance was $15,153.50.
OLD BUSINESS
The Chicken Barbecue in July was a great success. Ralph Shrom reported that we made a profit of $1785.37 and gave an accounting of expenses and income from the event. It was noted that larger containers were used for the potato salad and coleslaw this year at our request. As a result we ran out of both salads early on and had to go to the store to purchase more. For next year we may need to make some adjustments to the containers, the amount of salads donated or both.
Ann Franzen stated that she and Rick hung up the replica sign Rickey Haines and his family made for us at the Cemetery. It is attached the left side building on the wall that is under the arch.
The roof of the Friendship School has been replaced by Joe Barton who also provided all the materials. Mayor Stephen Lee and Township Administrator Doug Cramer were kind enough to lend a generator for Joe’s use on the project. The Township workers will haul away the leftover materials and trash from the site.
The refurbishing of the Pepper House windows will be done by PK Rit (Rob Ritter) beginning in October. The Township will pay the estimated bill of $2510 for the 16 windows. If the work exceeds $2600, the Historical Society will pay the balance.
NEW BUSINESS
The Corporate Annual Report was filed with the State of New Jersey by Mary Ann Silvers. She has been reimbursed by the Treasurer the cost of the fee – $27.50.
The Severs Family has contacted the Society to see if we are interested in buying and preserving the log cabin that has been in their family for well over a hundred years. The Silvers and the Franzens went to see the house on August 24, 2017. A full report on the house, including photos, was available to the members. This would be an extremely expensive project for us to undertake, but also an important opportunity. Bill Sprague suggested that one idea would be to take the building apart, number all the pieces and store until we have the time, location and money to re-assemble the house. Further research needs to be done on our options.
The Haunting in the Cemetery project is in need of a Chairman. Judy Argentine needs to step aside due to other issues taking up her time. There were no other volunteers to take over as head. We may revisit the idea at another time.
Midge Hangley explained about the event she is spearheading – the “Christmas in the Pines” House Tour. This will take place on December 9 between the hours of 12 noon and 6 PM. Bill Sprague and the Franzens volunteered to open their homes. In addition, we will have guides stationed at the Pepper House, the Friendship School and Town Hall. The Church of Christ has graciously offered to provide lunch to the participants at no cost. This will be the same day as the Methodist Church’s Cookie Walk, so we are planning to cross-promote both events. Volunteers are needed to help man the various buildings and homes.
Judy Argentine offered to arrange our next Dine and Donate night at Upper Crust. She will contact the owner and set this up for a date in October.
The members discussed whether to have a Refreshment Committee to arrange snacks for our meetings. It was decided to retain the present system of asking for volunteers each month.
The Tabernacle Community Fall Festival will be held on October 22 with a rain date of October 29. Ann and Rick Franzen will be able to set up and man the table early on. In addition, Jackie Krantz volunteered to work from 12 to 1, Barbara Toms from 1 to 2 and Peggy Pitney from 3 to 4.
On August 25 Mary Ann and Harry Silvers guided two gentlemen through the Pepper House and the Friendship School because they were unable to come on the Open House dates. A donation of $25 was received.
Our historic buildings will be included in the guide compiled by the N.J. Historical Commission for Field Trips in History and Social Studies. It will be noted that tours are by appointment only.
Ann Franzen reported that Mayor Stephen Lee has asked for the Society’s input on an idea he had to honor those who contributed greatly to our town’s founding and development. Further discussion is required, but it was thought that we could become involved in this process while not being solely responsible. Perhaps a committee of civic groups could be formed similar to the successful Tree Lighting Committee.
Judy Argentine mentioned an internet report that pillars marking the fraudulent Paisley development have been vandalized. These pillars are in Woodland Township. There was some speculation that the pillars belonged to site other than Paisley.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45. The next meeting will be on October 12 at 7:30 at the Community Center. Barbara Solem will present a program on “Ghost Towns of the Pines”. Betty Orme volunteered to bring refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
July 13, 2017
The July meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The President called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence. There were 10 members present: Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Bill Sprague, Barbara Toms, Judy Argentine, Eileen Chesla and Carolyn Cuviello. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $15,641.04. Deposits totaled $141.86, while debits were $2,150. The ending balance was $13,632.90.
OLD BUSINESS
The recipient of our 2017 scholarship, Abrielle Lawyer was present to express her gratitude to the membership for the award. She had also sent us a formal letter of thanks. Abrielle will be attending LaSalle University majoring in Political Science and Communications.
Plans were finalized for the Chicken Barbecue to be held on July 15. Potato salad and food donations are to be brought to the Community Center on Saturday between 10 AM and noon. Members were reminded of their promises to donate food and to help on the day of the event.
On June 14 Ann Franzen and Mary Ann Silvers guided three families of homeschoolers on a historic tour of our town. Afterward, the families donated $40 to the Historical Society.
On July 7 – 9 the Friendship School was painted barn red with white trim. Rob Ritter was paid $2,150 for the work. Roy Gormley of Alliance Pest Management temporarily blocked up a hole in the rear top part of the school and sealed the chimney with aluminum. He did this work at no charge to the Society.
Rob Ritter gave us an estimate of $2,510 for re-glazing, replacing broken windows, sanding, priming and painting 16 windows. The estimate was sent to Town Hall, but no answer has been received.
Carolyn Cuviello and Mary Ann Silvers were at the Friendship School on July 1 as part of the Passport Program run by the County. They had one visitor. Volunteers are needed for August 5 and September 2 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
A metal sign used to facilitate pedestrian crossing by school children was donated to the Society by Frank Ingram. Frank was a long time custodian at the school on Carranza Road. He had rescued the sign from being scrapped when the school was closed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20. As there is no August meeting, the next meeting will be on September 14 at 7:30 at the Community Center. Eileen Haines volunteered to bring refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
June 8, 2017
The June meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The President called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence. There were 8 members present: Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Barbara Toms, Eileen Chesla and Carolyn Cuviello. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $15,750.08. Deposits totaled $1,077.81, while debits were $1,186.85. The ending balance was $15,641.04.
OLD BUSINESS
Peggy Pitney and Mary Ann Silvers cleaned the Friendship Schoolhouse while holding an Open House on May 6 in conjunction with the Burlington County Passport Program. The Pepper House was cleaned by Carolyn Cuviello, Karen Sweeney, Ralph Shrom, Ann Franzen, Peg Pitney and Mary Ann Silvers on Monday, May 15 in preparation for the 3rd Grade Tour.
The 3rd Grade Tour held on May 23 was a great success. Volunteer docents who guided the children at the historic sites were: Peggy Pitney, Carolyn Cuviello, Bev Gibson, Ralph Shrom, Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Jackie Krantz and Karen Sweeney. Jackie demonstrated the 4 draft loom that was made by her grandfather, Leon Pepper. In addition, Rick Franzen explained the workings of our local government at the Town Hall.
Mary Ann Silvers planted some geraniums at the Pepper House, the school and Indian Ann’s gravesite. She also planted a hydrangea at the Pepper House. Ann Franzen planted some hostas and bridal wreath there as well.
During the Memorial Day Parade the Pepper House was open for tours and the Society sold some of our items. Mary Ann Silvers, Ann Franzen and Peggy Pitney
were the volunteers. Mary Ann presented a wreath on behalf of the Society. We had an opportunity to converse with various members of the Pepper family and learn about how the house was furnished years ago.
Peggy Pitney and Ann Franzen manned the Friendship School on June 3 for the County Passport Program. There were about 12 visitors. Volunteers are still needed for the open houses on August 5 and September 2.
The Strawberry Social was held on June 3. We met our goal of raising $500 despite a much higher price for the strawberries. Ten newly purchased signs were placed around town by Rick and Ann Franzen. Judy Argentine entertained with her Victrola.
NEW BUSINESS
Keith Zane donated $100 and was designated a lifetime member.
The Chicken Barbecue will be held in conjunction with the Emergency Squad on July 15. We will provide potato salad and desserts. Volunteers are needed to make food and work during the event. Advance sale tickets will be mailed to members.
The Methodist church has decided to give The Cemetery Fund a flat sum of $25 per year in lieu of interest on a savings bond they hold for the cemetery. This will save the church some paperwork and will generate a higher amount than the actual interest would at current rates.
Ricky Haines was thanked for sharing some of his historic photos with us. Rick Franzen scanned and saved them to our files. They have been printed and put into our albums too.
Mary Ann and Ann will conduct a tour of 3 of our sites to a group of home-school students on June 14.
We have a possibility of an intern who will volunteer with us this summer. We are proposing that she photograph our artifacts in the Pepper House and Friendship School for insurance purposes.
THS golf shirts are available for purchase and order. We have 4 shirts now – all Women’s Large or Extra Large – and we can take orders for other sizes.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45. The next meeting will be on July 13 at 7:30 at the Community Center. Barbara Toms volunteered to bring refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
May 11, 2017
The May meeting was held on the above date at the Town Hall. The President called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence.
There were 20 members present: Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Sue Shannon, Rita Moonsammy, Rickey Haines, Eileen Haines, Judy Argentine, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Harry Worrell, Florence Worrell, Keith Zane, Rick Franzen, Midge Hangley, Karen Sweeney, Carolyn Cuviello, Jackie Krantz and Dee Collins. Also present were two guests, Katie Smith and Bill Sprague. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $15,966.16. Deposits totaled $333.92, while debits were $550.00. The ending balance was $15,750.08.
OLD BUSINESS
The President reported that the Cemetery has been cleaned up. The fence rails have been placed in the posts and brush has been removed. Painting of the buildings will take place on July 13 and 14.
Peggy Pitney and Mary Ann Silvers cleaned the Friendship Schoolhouse while holding an Open House on May 6 in conjunction with the Burlington County Passport Program. They showed the building to 4 visitors from 11 AM to 2 PM. Ann and Rick Franzen placed 12 bags of
mulch at the school and planted some hostas. The building will be painted on June 26.
The Pepper House will be cleaned on May 15 at 9:30 in anticipation of the annual 3rd Grade Tour. Volunteers will be guiding the students at the Pepper House (Mary Ann Silvers, Jackie Krantz and Karen Sweeney), Friendship Schoolhouse (Peggy Pitney and Carolyn Cuviello), Tabernacle Cemetery (Beverly Gibson and Ralph Shrom), and Carranza Memorial (Ann Franzen and Barbara Toms). Rick Franzen and Steven Lee will be at Town Hall explaining the workings of the town government.
Our next fundraiser will be the Strawberry Social on June 3. Volunteers are needed to bake cakes and work during the event. Proceeds will be used for our scholarship fund. A motion was made by Sue Shannon and seconded by Peg Pitney to buy 10 new street signs advertising the Social year after year. The motion carried by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05. The next meeting will be on June 8 at 7:30 at the Community Center.
Following the meeting a presentation was made by Katie Smith of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance on “Pinelands At Risk”.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
April 13, 2017
The April meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The President called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence.
The meeting was then suspended for a special presentation by Marisa Bozarth entitled “Ellis Parker: America’s Sherlock Holmes”.
The meeting resumed at 8:50. There were 14 members present: Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Sue Shannon, Rita Moonsammy, Rickey Haines, Judy Argentine, Joe Argentine, Ralph Shrom, Peggy Pitney, Allen Rowles, Harry Worrell, Florence Worrell, and Dee Collins. Also present were two guests, Deborah Grove and Bill Sprague. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $16,603.52. Deposits totaled $170.17, while debits were $807.53. The ending balance was $15,966.16.
OLD BUSINESS
The President reported that the missing shingles have been replaced on the Cemetery building roof and that painting of the exterior trim and doors will be done in July at a cost of $600.
Discussion of painting the two buildings was tabled until we know whether we will be receiving a grant for re-siding.
Roy Gromley of AlliancePest Management, exterminated around both buildings at no cost to the Society. Judy Argentine made a motion to give Mr. Gormley an honorary membership in THS. This was seconded by Ann Franzen and approved by voice vote.
Painting of the Friendship Schoolhouse will begin on June 26, 2017 for $2,150. Mary Ann and Harry Silvers planted five azalea bushes in front of the school. Ann Franzen will place black mulch around the plants.
The President and Vice President met with the insurance agency. At our behest, changes were made in the policy to save money. We dropped coverage on the contents of the schoolhouse and raised the deductible to $2,000.
Rita Moonsammy reported that she has been conducting oral history interviews on several of our members and is looking for more subjects. She explained that oral history paints a picture of a cultural landscape through life stories. She said that interviewees need not be “old timers”, but could be anyone with an extensive knowledge of the people and places in our town.
NEW BUSINESS
Ann and Mary Ann did a history presentation to the Holy Eucharist Senior Citizens on April 6. The Society was given a $75 donation by the group.
A motion was made by Ann Franzen and seconded by Ralph Shrom to donate $50 to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Holy Eucharist Church in memory of recently deceased member Ken Yates. This was approved by voice vote.
After some discussion, a motion was made by Ralph Shrom and seconded by Judy Argentine to continue the THS $500 scholarship for a graduating Seneca senior from Tabernacle with an interest in either History or Education.
The Strawberry Social will be held on June 3 this year. We will need many volunteers to bake cakes, cut strawberries, sell tickets and work on the day of the event. It was decided to hold the event indoors either at the Community Center or one of the churches depending upon availability.
We will be cleaning the Pepper House and the Friendship School in preparation for the 3rd Grade tour and the Memorial Day Open House. This will take place on May 15 and 16. Ralph Shrom and Peggy Pitney volunteered to help, and more help will be required. Mary Ann said that the bed that had been
donated to us has been assembled and placed in the right side bedroom of the Pepper House.
We will open the Friendship School on the first Saturday of each month from May to September from 11 AM to 2 PM as part of Burlington County’s Passport Program. Ann Franzen has volunteered to take the June 3 date, and Peggy Pitney will accompany her.
Ann Franzen reported that Rickey and Eileen Haines have allowed us to copy historic photos in their collection. We will have copies made and placed in our binders.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50. The next meeting will be on May 11 at 7:30. Rita Moonsammy volunteered to bring the refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
March 16, 2017
The March meeting was held on the above date at the Community Center. The President called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM followed by the flag salute and moment of silence. There were 13 members present: Ann Franzen, Mary Ann Silvers, Harry Silvers, Sue Shannon, Rita Moonsammy, Eileen Haines, Rickey Haines, Dorothy Yates, Barbara Toms, Judy Argentine, Ralph Shrom, Rick Franzen and Midge Hangley. Also present was a guest, Carleen Artusa. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The Secretary reported that a Thank You Note was received from a Girl Scout troop. Ann Franzen had given a talk to the troop in December. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning balance of $16,093.24. Deposits totaled $576.25, while debits were $65.97.
The ending balance was $16,603.52.
OLD BUSINESS
The President reported that she had applied for and received permission to use the Community Center for our meetings in 2017.
Harry Silvers of the Building and Grounds Committee told us about repairs and improvements made to the Cemetery buildings. Ceiling joists, doors and trim, gutters, new locks and some new vinyl siding were installed. In addition, trenches were dug around the buildings and filled with stones to improve drainage. In the future, the buildings will need to have Tyvek installed with new siding over it. A grant is pending that may help with this cost. A proposal was made to have the windows, wood trim and doors painted professionally. This was approved by voice vote.
A motion was made by Ann Franzen and seconded by Judy Argentine to have the Friendship School professionally painted by RK Rit Painting and Wallcovering for approximately $2150. A grant was applied for to partially offset this cost. The motion was carried. The membership also voted by a show of hands to have the building painted barn red.
Judy Argentine agreed to work on a proposed fundraiser to be called “A Haunting In The Cemetery” and held in the Fall.
NEW BUSINESS
The insurance bill due now is $1522.00. This represents an increase due to higher valuations of the properties. Mary Ann and Ann will meet with the insurance agent on Friday, March17 to investigate ways to lower this cost.
Ann Franzen reported that the annual 3rd Grade Tour will be held on May 22 this year with a rain date of May 23. Midge Hangley and Barbara Toms volunteered to help with the tour. Cleanup dates for the Pepper House and the School will be set later and volunteers will be needed for this.
We have received a donation from J. Garfield DeMarco which included 33 photographs, an Allen’s Dairy milk bottle, and DVDs of the Dedication of the Friendship School and Mr. DeMarco’s birthday celebration. We have also received a Deed of Gift and Permission To Use the items. A thank you note has been sent.
Midge Hangley reported on her research on Benjamin Randolph. Mr. Randolph, who lived in Speedwell, was an 18th century cabinet maker in Philadelphia. He purportedly made a portable lap desk for Thomas Jefferson who used it while drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Lillie Fitzpatrick, retired Tabernacle Schools Librarian, donated to the Society her Master’s Thesis on the history of the school system. We will use her work in our history book writing.
In accordance with our by-laws, it was suggested that Betsy Piner be designated as a Lifetime Member due to her generous donations. Midge Hangley made the motion which was seconded by Judy Argentine and carried by voice vote.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 13 at 7:30. Marisa Bozarth will present a program entitled “Ellis Parker: America’s Sherlock Holmes”. Judy Argentine and Midge Hangley volunteered to bring the refreshments.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30. A presentation followed by Rick Franzen on the History of the Knight-Pepper House through census records.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Franzen
Secretary & Vice President
Tabernacle Historical Society 
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