THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN Program Date: PRESENTED BY ROSEMARY DEITZER [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 11/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9186 Article rating: No rating North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this railroad line was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the east and west coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed six million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for four years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more
WOODEN SHOE HOLLOW WOODEN SHOE HOLLOW Program Date: PRESENTED BY JAY KATHMAN [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 3/12/2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 11218 Article rating: 5.0 German immigrants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century settled in the fertile Mill Creek Valley. They wore wooden shoes in their gardens and present a fascinating story of hard work and musical Saturday Nights. Wooden Shoe Hollow, a historical novel by Charlotte Pieper, describes their lives. Learn more about these little known settlers and their story. Chairman of the Day Gretchen Thomas Read more
Civil War Fashion Show Civil War Fashion Show Program Date: 2/25/2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Nancy Cavanaugh / 2/26/2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9545 Article rating: No rating Presented by Mrs. Jackie Gardiner Civil War reenactments can be found in Cincinnati! What do they wear? Find out what ladies had to wear during the Civil War days with a fashion demonstration from the inside out! Menu: Turkey, dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cake with rum sauce Mrs. Carolyn Clodfelter Chairman of the Day Read more
125th Anniversary Celebration 125th Anniversary Celebration Program Date: Directed by Carol Parsons [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Janet McDaniel / 9/23/2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9748 Article rating: No rating The College Club of Cincinnati will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year. It is appropriate to reflect on the club’s accomplishments in education and philanthropy in the past as we anticipate the expansion of these efforts in the future. Gathering information from an historical summary written by Carole Rauf and the talents of Carol Parsons, a skit depicting major events and achievement of The College Club will be presented for the membership at this initial meeting in the new year. Carol Parsons Chairman of the Day Read more
(Postponed) All Aboard the Orphan Train! (Postponed) All Aboard the Orphan Train! Program Date: Presented by Cindy Lawyer [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 3/24/2018 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9278 Article rating: No rating Cindy Lawyer is a retired history elementary teacher from Zanesville, Ohio, who will spark your interest about an historical event she stumbled upon while reading the picture book, Train to Somewhere by Eve Bunting. Enjoy a Power Point presentation with historical pictures, while learning about the mass migration of over 200,000 children who were moved from major cities to new families in the West. You will hear information about one of the largest social experiments from our country’s history, not found in school textbooks. Glenna Baumbaugh Chairman of the Day Read more
REMEMBERING WHEN: THE LOST TEA ROOMS OF DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI REMEMBERING WHEN: THE LOST TEA ROOMS OF DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI Program Date: Presented by Cynthia Beischel, author [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Sue Eades / 3/18/2023 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 2664 Article rating: No rating The Lost Tea Rooms of Downtown Cincinnati…it was such a different world then! There was a sense of occasion when going to town. Using firsthand experience stories and gathered information, Cynthia will take you back in time to the days of enjoying an afternoon downtown and having lunch in a popular tea room. Get ready to enjoy the flavors of history on many levels. Books will be available for purchase at this meeting. March 18, 2023 Board meeting – 11 am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Club sandwich, orange tomato soup, chips/pickle spear, chocolate lovelies. Sue Eades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairperson of the Day Carole Rauf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hostess Read more
DORIS DAY: AMERICA'S SWEETHEART DORIS DAY: AMERICA'S SWEETHEART Program Date: Presented by Delores Raye and Kent Rawlings, Cincinnati Museum Center, Heritage Programs [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Sue Eades / 9/23/2023 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 826 Article rating: 5.0 Take a sentimental journey through the life of a great American entertainer who was born right here in Cincinnati. Ten songs made famous by Doris will be performed by a professional singer as a speaker illuminates her life story. Don’t miss this uplifting musical program full of interesting stories and photographs! September 23, 2023 RECEPTION 11:30 am The Cincinnati Woman’s Club Drawing Room Honoring Marcallene Shockey, President and the Board of Governors 12:00 pm Luncheon and Program in the Tea Room: Fall seasonal salad-mixed greens, apple, walnuts, gargonzola, chicken and cider vinaigrette, Apple butter, Carrot cake. Sue Eades………………………………….....Chairperson of the Day Carolyn Laemmle……………………………..Hospitality Board Members, please arrive at 11:20 am Read more
The Military Women's Memorial: A Gem in Plain Sight The Military Women's Memorial: A Gem in Plain Sight Program Date: 10/19/2024 12:00:00 PM Presented by Judy Pearson, Retired Colonel, United States Air Force and Ohio Ambassador, the Military Women's Memorial [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Sue Eades / 10/19/2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 380 Article rating: No rating Our Country has one major, national memorial solely dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of women who have defended our freedom. Col. Pearson will weave the history of this Memorial with a brief "tour" of the facility and its special relationship with the Honor Guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Special emphasis will be placed on "why it is important to capture women's stories now? www.womensmemorial.org. Sue Eades Chairperson of the Day Carole Rauf Hospitality Board Meeting 11am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon Read more
THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON’S THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON’S Program Date: 3/15/2025 12:00:00 PM Presented by Susanne Monteith [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Sue Eades / 3/15/2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 353 Article rating: No rating Fried clams, grilled hot dogs and 28 flavors of ice cream!! Who can forget a meal at Howard Johnsons as we traveled across the country? There are many things to tell about this legendary restaurateur who was the first to introduce franchising to the industry. Janet McDaniel Chairperson of the Day Donna Perzigian Hospitality Board Meeting, 11 am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon The slate of officers will be announced, followed by any nominations from the floor, then election and introduction of officers. Read more