Past and current members of the Eureka Club who attended its 70th anniversary celebration at Phillips County Museum on Saturday, Jan. 22, are pictured from left, front row, Peggy Bennett, Jan Ptomey, Tina Kramer, Elaine Pugh and vice president Mary Beth Kramer; and second row, treasurer Patricia Farnes, secretary Mariane Ortner, Nanette Adler, Renee Weis, Cynthia Haynes, Joyce Strong and president Gayla Mayden. — The Holyoke Enterprise
Eureka Club celebrates 70th anniversary
The Eureka Club marked its 70th anniversary with an open house Saturday, Jan. 22, at Phillips County Museum.
Current and past members alike enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with one another and reminisce over refreshments.
Old scrapbooks, photographs, secretary’s reports and more provided a glimpse into the activities the club has participated in and coordinated throughout the years.
Originally an extension club, the Eureka Club was formed in 1951. It supported the Pleasant Valley Ball Park and has shown great dedication to the community in numerous ways over the years.
The club’s first officers were Lucille Miles, president; Viola Colglazier, vice president; Florence Jackson, secretary; Marjorie Colglazier, treasurer; and Mabel Triplette, reporter.
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