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Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
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In 1948, young mothers in West Jefferson formed the first Mothers Club to aid community children, initiated by Mrs. Everett Ellinger and affiliated with the Ohio Child Conservation League. It expanded to four clubs after a 1954-55 tea event spawned three more, including 'The Buttons to Beaux' led by Mrs. Pauline Cullman.
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Back in 1948 several young mothers of West Jefferson made the decision that something had to be done for the children of the community. They organized the first Mothers Club in West Jefferson and on July 13 became affiliated with the Ohio Child Conservation League. This movement was originated by Mrs. Everett Ellinger, who at that time was a newcomer from Kirkersville.
Today from this original movement, the area now has four such organizations that have done much and are still doing a great deal for the community of children.
The original club sponsored a tea in the club year of '54-'55 at the Methodist Church and invited all the mothers of the community to attend. From this eventful meeting the three following groups were formed.
"The Buttons to Beaux" with their first president, Mrs. Pauline Cullman: and the
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1948, July 13
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Young mothers in West Jefferson organized the first Mothers Club in 1948, originated by Mrs. Everett Ellinger, and affiliated with the Ohio Child Conservation League on July 13. The club grew to four organizations after a 1954-55 tea at the Methodist Church led to the formation of three more groups, including 'The Buttons to Beaux' with Mrs. Pauline Cullman as first president.