On the August 10 meeting, the Hoosick Grange had a very successful Hot Dog Roast and Bingo Night. There were lots of prizes and Grangers and Guests had a good time.
On the August 24 meeting the Grange discussed the Schaghticoke Fair Booth. It was also election of officers night. Master David Cornell got elected again, then
Overseer – Carleton Philpott
Lecturer – Corinne Philpott
Steward – David Schmidt
Asst. Steward – Ralph Philpott
Lady Asst. Steward – Norma Brenenstuhl
Chaplain – David Filkins
Treasurer – Helen Filkins
Secretary – Martha Babbitt
Gatekeeper – Berta Burr
Ceres – Natalie Ryan
Pomona – Marion Brenenstuhl
Flora – Mary Remancus
Flagbearer – Marion Brenenstuhl
Executive Committee – Ralph Philpott – 3 years, Marion Brenenstuhl – 2 years.
After the election of officers, the lecturer had a short program. She had a reading on “Fourth of July Father.” He saved his money all year for fireworks for his family and friends’ big picnic.
After the program they had root beer floats for refreshments. Our next meeting is on September 14 and it is a planning meeting. Everyone should bring ideas for programs.
David Cornell is in charge of refreshments.
