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WANDA ENGLISH BURNETT PHOTO
Members of Ripley County Extension Homemakers were busy
last week making sure every boy and girl in the county has
a good Christmas. Pictured are Marilyn Reynolds, Eva Fern
Jackson, Betty Cord, Madge Orman, Beverly Prost, Esther
Geisler, Helen Peck, and Reenie Horton, who were attaching
cards to a Christmas tree at the Alco Store in Versailles
with requests. Some children asked for shirts, coats, shoes,
and toys, to name a few. Those wishing to participate in
the Giving Tree program, can come into the Alco Store, pick
a card, purchase the items and take them either back to
the store or to the Ripley County Extension Office in Osgood
by December 7. They are asking that the items not be wrapped.
The ladies of the extension club will wrap them and get
them distributed. The program, which is highly confidential,
has been ongoing for several years and does brighten the
day for many local children. President Helen Peck, center
front, noted that this year there are about 122 names so
far. She said the need is greater than in past years. Donations
are also welcome and can be sent to the extension office
at 524 E. Beech Street, Osgood, 47037. The group has received
donations so far from the Versailles and Osgood Lions clubs
and the F.A.R.M. club. The homemakers quietly go about spreading
cheer throughout the year making quilts for kindergarten
children, those in nursing homes and much more. The organization
will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year.
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