PEA RIDGE — Pea Ridge Historical Society

The Pea Ridge Historical Society met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Pea Ridge Museum building.

June (Stroud) Easley told about the Stroud family history. Her ancestors came from Stroud, England.

She had record of William Stroud being in North Carolina in 1780. Allen Bryant Stroud was the father of H L Stroud who had Stroud’s Department Store in Rogers for many years.

Her grandfather, Albert Stroud, went to California at the age of 63 looking for work but could not find a job. He heard of work in the shipyards in Charleston, S.C., so traveled there by bus. Soon after getting off the bus he was approached by a police officer and he became frightened and ran.

The officer shot and killed him and he is buried at Charleston. He was the man who built the home and buildings at what we know today as Stroud’s Spring.

There is also reported to be a slave cemetery on that property. June passed out several photos for all to see.

President Mary Durand opened the business meeting. Minutes were read andapproved of the Aug. 25 meeting. It was agreed that we would pass out treat bags during our Oct. 31 open hours to children 12 or under, dressed in costume.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 17, a Thanksgiving social. We will have a Christmas dinner at the home and Henry and Mary Durand Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Jerry Nichols gave some ideas of future programs: Mike Carney, a Benton County Archivist; The Quilt Lady; John Easley on the Easley family; Patton family; Hart family; and Horse drawn Farm Implements.

J.W. showed the beautifully preserved scrapbook done by former Pea Ridge resident and teacher, Zelda Chiles, that had been donated to the museum by Jr. and Dot Webb. It was laminated so that people can now turn through and read interesting articles and informationon things that happened in Pea Ridge from up to 60 or 70 years ago. Many thanks to J.W. Jordan, Chairman of the Preservation Committee, for his time spent on this project.

Remember our Christmas Open House on Dec. 5 after the parade and Christmas Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m.

Dec. 6.

Meeting adjourned.

Dates to remember:

Nov. 17 - 6 p.m. Historical Society Meeting will be a Fall Harvest Social.

Nov. 19 - 6:30 p.m. Home Tour Host Meeting with Home Tour committee.

Dec. 5 - Museum closed for Day, will have Open House after the Christmas Parade.

Dec. 6 - Christmas Home Tour, 1 to 5 p.m.

Dec. 8 - Christmas Social at home of Henry and Mary Durand, pot luck.

New Meadowbrook Ext.

Homemakers Club

The New Meadowbrook Extension Homemakers Club met Wednesday, Nov.

11. The meeting was called to order by president Ione Kauffeld. One guest, Sharon Hall, was introduced and welcomed. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jean Landauer based the devotion on Leviticus 19:9-10 and Deuteronomy 24:20. Both passages stated that when a landowner harvested his crops, he should leave some for the poor and needy. In the story of Ruth, Boaz ordered his workers to leave extra grain for Ruth soshe could glean it. Today we donate food to places like God’s Pantry to share our bounty with others.

Selena Williams will give devotions in January.

Eight members and one guest answered roll by telling of a traditional family holiday food. The minutes were approved as read and Rheta Van Doren gave the Treasurer’s report.

Roxie gave the VAS Ambulance Service report. The rodeo was a success with more people attending on Saturday evening than on Friday. VAS plans to have a fundraiser each month, starting with a bean supper on Nov. 21 at the Avoca Firehouse. Pies and cornbread will be needed for the meal.

Fundraisers will help pay for supplies used in training to reach the goal of ALS (Advanced Life Support) by 2011. Training will begin next month. All of the present personnel answering 911 calls are state certified EMTs.

The Northeast Benton County Fire Department (NEBCO) spaghetti dinner was a success. Their next fundraiser will be the Chili Cook-off in January or February.

Last month we failed toreport that May Ann Bergen is a regular school volunteer along with Roxie Geddie, Ione Kauffeld, Jean Landauer and Rheta Van Doren.

The Nov. 19 Cultural Arts Workshop will be held at the county extension office.

Christmas decorations, ornaments and thread art will be demonstrated.

The theme of the fall council meeting will be “Ring the Bells for EHC.” It will be held Dec. 4 at the Church of Christ in Cave Springs. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m.

Each club will supply a centerpiece, preferably using bells and each member is to bring a favorite Christmas dish, serving spoon and her own table service. Therewill be annual awards and recognition as well as a program.

Ione Kauffeld received a gift for her birthday and all sang Happy Birthday to her.

After coffee break, plans for the Christmas meeting at Autumn Place were discussed with a menu suggestion.

The party will start at 11 a.m. Dec. 9, with a program of Christmas songs led by Lee Landauer, stories by Rheta Van Doren and the reading of Luke 2 by Omar Kauffeld. Roxie has made gifts for all the residents.

The meeting was adjourned with the Homemakers Pledge, after which all enjoyed lunch at the Crumpet Tea Room in Rogers.

Community, Pages 10 on 11/18/2009