The monthly meeting of the Maryhill Historical Society was held on Monday the 24th of April in the Edward Halter Home at 6:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS;
ARCHIVIST & GENEALOGY
Assistance was given to people researching, Bitschy, Hummel. Roth, Schmuck, Thoman, & Vogt.
BIRTHDAY CLUB
Nine people received Birthday Cards during April. There are 84 people on the 80+ Birthday List
CHURCH
There was one death in the parish and one baptism.
FUNDRAISING The committee met during the month and outlined some of their ideas
MEMBERSHIP
There are 283member households in our Society with one member joining as a life-time member.
RESOURCE CENTRE Information has been received on Frank, Alfred & Joseph Rider to be added to the Veterans Book. Continuing to Indexing newspaper clippings on local news and marriages. Work has also beginning on the front flowerbeds, the bell cairn and in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto.
NEW BUSINESS
The “Open House” schedule for the summer months was passed around for board members to sign up. The hours will remain the same as last year 12 noon until 3 p.m.
Discussion also took place regarding Canada Day preparations with invitations going out to the various local groups and dignitaries
