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Smith, Toni; Wedemeyer, Martha (ed.) / Tea and service : 100 year history of the Port Washington Woman's Club
(1998)
History of Woman's Club
Port Washington and Anna Ubbink walked through the tour with members of the Woman's Club. In January 1985, the Pebble House, which is on the Registry of Historic Buildings, was moved from the Electric Company's property. In connection with the move, the Port Washington Woman's club sponsored an appropriate drinking fountain to be built. This was some 75 years after Mrs. Turner's wish was expressed. In 1988, dues were raised to $15.00 to meet operating expenses. In January 1989, Woman's Club started holding meetings at the Masonic Lodge, but board meetings continued to be held at the Neiderkom Library. Dishes, tables, and the piano were moved to the Lodge, and chairs were stored at Christ the King Church. Meetings were held at the Lodge until a few years ago, when they moved to the community room of Frieden's Church. From its founding in 1898 and continuing through today, the Port Washington Woman's Club has been an active force in the community, representing women from all walks of life who have joined together for fellowship and who, through constructive action, have helped build, serve, improve, and enjoy the community in which we live. Membership in the Club provides an opportunity for
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