Typed as spelled and written - Lena Stone Criswell

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT
Thirty-First Year - Number 25
Marlin, Texas, Saturday, May 30, 1931

QUILT EXHIBIT OF LAMAR
CLUB REPORTED SUCCESS

Many Beautiful Specimens Displayed
in Marlin Downtown
Building.

Sponsored by the Lamar Demonstration Club, the quilt exhibit held in a downtown Marlin building Friday was acclaimed a great success with many beautiful specimens displayed , while several hand painted pictures were shown and one made of beads attracted much attention.

First prize was awarded to Mrs. F. E. Hailey, who received a box of canned food which members of the club had recently canned.

Mrs. J. L. Thompson won second prize, also receiving a box of canned food.

Both of these quilts were hand embroidered with beautiful quilting designs.

Club members voice appreciation to the public for the interest shown and especially to the ladies for their quilts, the co-operation manifested being described as wonderful, while thanks are extended to L. N. Stanley for use of the building.

The amount of $13.89 was received, which will be applied on a cooker and sealer for the club.

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