Third Meeting

The third meeting of the Stern Family Circle took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stern, South Main Road, South Vineland, New Jersey on the evening of June 15, 1947. The meeting was called to order by the president , Adolph who immediately announced that the next meeting was to be held at the home of Fred and Goldie in Ocean City. This announcement was met by a round of applause.

The minutes were approved as read. Lil reported on the gifts presented to Papa on Father's Day after Adolph reported that he tried, without success to talk pap into coming to the meeting. Adolph reported that Papa thought the gifts were"schmatez" but secretly like(sic) them. The gifts presented were, two pairs work pants, six pairs of socks, handkerchiefs, suspenders, slippers, jacket, dress pants, Army surplus hammock, etc.

Treasurer reported a $55.00 balance with everything paid for to date. Gus reported that money collected at the last meeting was sent to____.

Adolph suggested that funds to Europe be held until the rate of exchange is better. In the meantime packages will be sent every week.

Adolph reported on a letter he received from a Dorothy Wilson who knows a Dr. Laughton who wishes to do an article about the family. This Dr. Laughton also wished to know if Mom and Pop would be interested in going on the radio. Adolph suggested that the offer be refused and everything left exactly as it was. There was no disagreement.

The question was raised about a family picnic and it was agreed that a picnic be held in the month of July in the yard of Lilie and Eddie.

The dues collected by the treasurer were $50.00.

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned.

Lynn Stern, Sect.