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Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
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Mrs. R. O. Steele of Laurel was re-elected president of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs at their annual convention in Great Falls last week. The event featured speakers, a flower show school, and plans for projects like the Blue Star Memorial route. The Unity Garden Club of Laurel received a national award.
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Mrs. R. O. Steele of Laurel was re-elected president of the Montana Federation of Garden clubs at the federation's annual convention in Great Falls last week.
The convention opened Wednesday with a reception at the Hotel Rainbow. In connection with the convention was an accredited flower show school under the direction of Mrs. Lorenzo True of Spokane. Gov. John Bonner was guest speaker at the Thursday noon luncheon of the group.
Among other speakers at the sessions were Ralph C. Bricker of Great Falls and Mrs. Dan Mooney of Butte.
In discussing the plans for the coming year, Mrs. Steele said that the Blue Star Memorial route is to be the main project. Permission to establish this memorial to veterans of World War II was obtained from the state legislature this year. The work this year will consist of planning the plots of flowers.
The planting and financing of the project is being carried out by the Montana Federation of Garden clubs, but the planning is in conjunction with the highway department and the maintenance of the plots will be left to that department. Markers specified by National Garden club executives will be erected at the state boundaries of the route.
Other projects for the year include pest control, horticulture, conservation and junior gardeners. Mrs. Steele states that according to the reports she has received there are about 30 junior garden clubs with a total membership of about 600.
In reviewing the convention Mrs. Steele stated that she felt it had been very successful and entertaining. Aside from the usual business of the meeting there were many beautiful flower displays and fine entertainments.
The Unity Garden club of Laurel was presented a national award for its flower show held last year.
Attending the convention from Laurel were Mrs. R. O. Steele, Mrs. E. L. Sommers, Mrs. T. W. Evert, Mrs. H. J. Cook and Mrs. H. E. Starkey. Mrs. Evert gave the report of the Laurel Garden club and Mrs. Starkey that of the Unity Garden club. Mrs. Cook attended the classes in flower show judging.
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Great Falls, Montana
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Last Week
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mrs. r. o. steele re-elected president; unity garden club of laurel awarded national recognition for flower show; plans announced for blue star memorial route and other projects including pest control, horticulture, conservation, and junior gardeners.
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The Montana Federation of Garden Clubs held its annual convention in Great Falls, opening with a reception at the Hotel Rainbow and including an accredited flower show school directed by Mrs. Lorenzo True. Gov. John Bonner spoke at the Thursday luncheon, with other speakers including Ralph C. Bricker and Mrs. Dan Mooney. Mrs. Steele outlined plans for the Blue Star Memorial route to honor WWII veterans, involving flower plots along highways in cooperation with the state highway department. Other initiatives include pest control, horticulture, conservation, and support for about 30 junior garden clubs with 600 members. The convention featured flower displays and entertainments, deemed successful by Mrs. Steele. Attendees from Laurel included Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Sommers, Mrs. Evert, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Starkey, who presented reports and attended classes.