Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Thirty-third Meeting

The 33rd meeting of the Stern Family Circle took place at the home of Sarah and Lawrence Stern, Axtell Avenue, on the evening of Dec 29th . Minutes were approved as read. Sect. insists that shes the only one who does any work. A. presents two visitors who may or may not be recognized, Ann and Herman Weizel of Canada on their way to Fla. Lucky people. Treasurer says we are broke again. We sent rock garden to Mrs. Helig who was recuperation at the Hospital after an operation. We now have $27.00. Sect. asks if anyone has approached Sara and Herman for back dues. No answer. Treas. collects $35.00, ten of which is back dues from Lawrence who is making up for lost time and is now paid up. Meeting is at standstill while everyone talks and compares notes. At this point Fred and Goldie arrived followed by Helen and Monty. Treas. collects dues again.

Meeting is adjourned for refreshments. Sect. wishes to note that these are the easiest minutes shes done since she joined this outfit.

Respectfully, submitted,

Lynn Stern, Sect.

Thirty-second Meeting

The 32nd meeting of the Stern Family Circle took place at the home of Helen and Monty Speigel on the evening of Nov. 18th, 1951. Minutes were approved as read. A. says so something has to be done about the treasurer not being present, also that the Rossner deal, offered at last month's meeting was not such a joke. Jr. Vice says treasurer has absconded with the money. Packages have been sent to Israel and out balance is $22.00. The substitute treasurer, Lil, collects $40.00. $30.00 is paid for gifts. Treasurer is reported juggling the figures. Balance of $32.00. Gifts are presented to Alfred and Ruth, Lil and Ed. Albert presents gift to Alfred in Spanish, a three candlestick holder. Good for three cigars or milking a three teated cow.

Jr. Vice wants to hear from the man who is improving himself. Oz promptly gets up and makes a speech. Helen wants all to know that Monty won a trophy. A. presents a dear visitor, Bernice Hoffman (
Nellie's daughter from Canada) also the Manheim twins and their fiance(the twins were Lynn's brothers. Ralph & Irwin & Irwin's fiance Lita Pastelnick). Ralph says it's a damn nice thing you all have here. Ir doesn't want to be bothered talking. Rene ( Lil & Ed's eldest daughter)is asked which she likes better, college or business.
Rene says, college. Lil says yea, but now she has money.

A. says that for 2000 years the Jewish people have wandered over the world and prayers have now been answered for redemption of the home land. Gives us facts on Israel home land and UJA. Asks for all present at the UJA dinner. Helen brings Rainy (
her daughter) down who joins the meeting. A. sks that we should not let this big thing fall by the wayside, asks again that we be there, assures us that no one will be embarrassed by pleas for money. Serious vein of meeting says Jr. Vice. Meeting temporarily adjourned to say ;goodbye to the twins, Lita and Bernice.

A. was place incharge of Penn Jersey district of UJA. tell of certificate of 10,000 trees which have been planted in his honor. This fact related by big men of the convention.

Meeting adjourned for refreshments.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn Stern, Sect.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Thirty-First Meeting

The 31st meeting of the Stern Family Circle took place at the home of Lil and Eddie Warren on the evening of Sept 15, 1951. The minutes read and stand corrected. The treasurer checks his balance and since there is a deficit due to packages sent to Israel, etc. dues tonight will be $10.00. A. says we must bill Herman just the same as if he came to the meetings. Lil says she talked to Sara for an hour without results. The gifts presented to presented to Helen and Monty and Goldie and Fred. Our guests of the evening are Mr and Mrs. Rosner of Bridgeport,Conn. Mr. Rosner has a proposition to offer. He proposes to build a home in Israel of 12 rooms for the 12 children, the proceeds of the rent to be used for whatever is needed, as the housing situation there is desperate. The cost will be $20.00 a month to each of us and in 3 years we will have a nice house. Mr. Rosner will be here in March and offers to care for details. Oz wants to know if its a shortage of money or material. Mr. Rosner says its only money.

Helen and Monty arrive at this point. Lil presents them with a set of pots and pans which opens up all over the living room floor. Sara and Lawrence arrive at this moment... another cash customer. Fred's tie is auctioned off for $1.00 to Eddie. the meeting is adjourned.

Ask Eddie, are the packages to be continued? The packages are to be continued. At this point the Boys (
Albert & Alfred, Known as the boys since they were the youngest) arrive. They are immediately asked for dues. Helen says that she feels she is chasing Herman and Sara away by attending. She is assured that she is not. Her attendance is not the reason they 're not coming.

The treasurer collects $90.00 leaving us a balance of $32.00. Oz says that Sara thinks she is saving money by not attending, that if she had to pay her dues she'd come says the Jr. Vice. A. shuts Goldie up who thanks for the present. He thinks his wife is correct. Ruth says he's trying to save minutes, no one is in favor of expelling Herman and Sara. Monty ends meeting on note that Freddie is making with the pinkie too much.

Respectfully submitted

Lynn Stern, Sect.

Thirtieth Meeting

The 30th meeting of the Stern Family Circle was held at the home of Mr & Mrs Fred Stern, Chestnut Avenue, on the evening of May 5, 1951. The addition to the minutes were Ozzie's daughter and the meeting waited until the arrival of the Acting Secretary. The regular secretary being home in bed it being just 10 days since she had the aforementioned daughter. Collection of dues-Gus says he has no money as he went to the races today.

Treasurer's report

$40.00 collected
91.30 balance
$131.30
5.00 flowers
10.00 gift (A. & Jane)
$116.30

Report for dinner was that Centerton Inn is converting to new broilers on the Sunday we could go. Al & Al will be busy from now on. Motion carried to leave it till Fall.

Cousins have arrived in Israel, a family of 3 in a barracks living on cheese and radishes and need help. Pop has helped with packages of food and clothing. They need cash for a place to live. A. suggests sending a package of food each week. until the next meeting, taking money out of the Treasury, rather than sending cash.

Anniversary this month is Jane & A., a punch bowl is presented. Jane says the next time we call come to her house we'll have to drink punch.

Congratulations offered to the new parents. Discussion folows on the baby's looks.Ruth says they must have gotten the wrong baby it looks too beautiful.

Meeting adjourned for refreshments.

Acting Secretary

Helen Speigel

Last balance $116.30
Collected dues (Lawrence) 5.00

spent

May 14 Package to Israel 18.25
May 18 Basket Fruit Al & Syl 5.00
" " Goldie 5.00
June 21 Package to Israel 16.05
Jane 28 Basket Fruit Bea 5.00
July 19 Package to israel 10.00
Sept 15 Gifts Helen & Goldie 20.00
Papa' scooter 100.00
$179.30
121.30
In the hole 58.00



Sunday, July 25, 2010

Twenty-ninth Meeting

The 29th meeting of the Stern Family Circle took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Gus Stern on the evening of Aptil 1, 1951. Minutes are read as Ozzie mashes elbow on on Ruth's table. Bea Stern (Adolph's youngest daughter) arrives just at end of minute reading. A. suggests addition to minutes, Jame has now made fried chicken to equal Sylvia's.

The treasurer's report is as follows:

Mom's birthday $26.00
Balance $46.30

A. says he was honored to present gifts to Mama, she says it's a pleasure to have such children and to bring more gifts. Mama makes a speech of appreciation, she says she's happy and thrilled and is glad that everyone to have much money to give her more presents.

A. says as we are particularly honored to not only have Canadian sistern and brethren but we have their progeny. First speech is from Clint. Clint brilliantly says nothing, passes to Sammy (
son-in-law of Anna). Sammy says he had to talk for an hour and a half to get a plate of spaghetti than he makes a nice speech which is well received. Gladys ( Anna's daughter) says she is happy to be here and hopes we all come to see her in Canada but not please not all at the same time. Clint, now called on again, says they al said what he wanted to say in the first place.

Treasurer has now collected the dues and we have a balance of $91.30. Monty says its time to buy something. A. says it's time to discuss a lobster dinner. Secretary says it better be damn soon. vote is taken to have it damn soon.

The Canadian vote is not counted as they are not citizens. A. appoints a committee with full power to act, only paying members allowed. Someone suggests we make it before Passover as it wouldn't look nice eating lobster during Passover. Ruthie says they are going to have a Seder at the Inn. Monty ways it is a lousy member who would tell how A. threw the golf club at the caddy. A. wants Montyto show his new girdle. Monty objects because children are present. Albert wants girls girdles dis pounded , too.

In view of Secretary's condition Goldie will take next meeting. Lillie suggests that since next anniversary is A.'s that he pay for dinner. He says he will if everyone gives him a $10.00 gift. Oz says "In cash?" He says, " Naturally!" Goldie claims she has a bone to pick with A. but she finds her dander has now receded. Helen announces she has a birhtday coming up next Tues. Eveyone sings Happy Birthday to her.

A. says "Tachless" will now report on trip to Florida. Anna reports, in French, that all she loves should go to Fla. and she reports on the French food in all the restaurants. Lillie wants to know how she keeps he figure. Sylvia says thney take an enema with every dessert. Pop, when asked for comment says, we should all live and be well and it should be a good season, etc. Sylvia says, Halahveh! Motion is made to adjourn. A. announces that Treasurer has just paid Ozzie for bushels out of money just collected. President calls for Senatorial investigation. Treasurer says he doesn't want to walk home with the cash, would rather Ozzie got caught with it.

Respectfully submitted

Lynn Stern, Sect.








Friday, July 23, 2010

Twenty-eight meeting

The 28th meeting of the Stern Family circle took place at the home of Adolph and Jane Stern, Grant Avenue, So. Vineland on the evening of Feb. 25, 1951. Out guests of the evening are Anna and Herman Weizel who are on their way down to Miami. Lucky people. No correction in minutes save that A. missed fried chicken served at Sylvia's the year before and that Jane has been catching hell about it ever since. Lil reported on clock given as twenty-fifth anniversary present to Herman and Sarah. The gift was $51.00 and flowers $4.00 and it was given on correct day. Jane presents gift to Lawrence and Sara. Gift is a set of dishes, service for eight. A. says now we are all invited to their house for dinner on same.

A. tries in vain to introduce visitors as Pop has a dissertation on Poland, Hungary and Germany. A. says also for the minutes that he has received a plaque from the Pope for meritorious service above and beyond the callof duty. Several sisters-in-law suggest that we appoint a committee to check on A. in office.

A. has Pop read tremendous article from the Jewish Forward about himself. Anna tells him not to mind the slight exaggerations about war records as Jennie, Lila an Gloria(
Lila and Gloria were Jennie's younger daughters) have given some tremendous amount of blood in Canada.

Dues collected $45.00

Treasurer's report $150.00
18.00
132.00
43.70 pictures
88.30
65.00
23.30
45.00

68.30 balance

At this point a call comes in and Albert, Alfred Fred and Monty dash out to straighten out some help trouble on Fred's farm. Meeting adjourned for refreshments, delicious cheese cake and coffee and some is saved for the peacemakers.

Respectfully submitted

Lynn Stern Sect.

Note: Anna has presented all of us with a portrait of herself taken by Clint.
Anna's son Clint was an exceptionally fine artist & portrait photographer.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Twenty-seventh Meeting

The 27th meeting of the Stern Family Circle took place at the home of Mr & Mrs Albert Stern, Chestnut Ave.,Vineland N.J. Minutes approved as read after Sect. take time to burp up champagne and canapes. Jane bring to mind the fact that Herman and Sarah have a 25th wedding anniversary coming up and asks for suggestions. The suggestions are, card and flowers now and gift and dinner later when Herman is able to get about. Helen and Monty arrive at this point. A. appoints a committee to take care of gift. It is voted that a gift rather than money and the gift be given at the anniversary not the dinner. It is also noted that Fred voted against Goldie in the gift versus money routine. Eddie, Lil and Ruthie are appointed on the gift committee. Gifts are given to Gus and Ruth and Albert and Sylvia on the respective anniversaries.

Treasurer's report

110.00
5.00 flowers
115.00 balance
40.00 collections
145.00
5.00 dues

150.00

Sylvia suggests that maybe gifts shouldn't be given every year but only on more important occasions. A. says that it's not the gift but the thought behind it that counts. Mom says Lawrence wants to drop out because he can't afford the dues. This starts a beauteous argument. It isvoted almost unanimously to continue the gifts every year and to give gifts rather than money also keep the gifts at $10.00 which is difficult enough in these trying times rather than lowering it to $5.00. It is also voted that gifts be given instead of money except in case of emergencies.

Monty insists that this is too serious a meeting. Gus says that this is a good meeting, one with meat on it and all factors thrashed out. Sect. insists it's too long and still run into two pages. Sylvia says the reason she mentioned the gift business now was because it was the first of the year and if it was to be discontinued this was the time to do it. A. wants absolutely no comment from Goldie as she doesn't want to serve on any committee so she should have no comments on gifts. Goldie says she doesn't want any silver from now on as she doesn't like to polish it. A price limit is set on gifts for Sara and Herman. $18.00 is paid out for gifts. Meeting is adjourned for refreshments.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn Stern, Sect.