Merle Cross hosted the Twentieth Century Club at her lovely home on Jan. 22. President Marynell Henry called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Annette Herrmann.

Melissa Smith called the roll and members answered by telling of a teacher who had made a difference in their lives.

Members recounted favorite memories of teachers who had inspired them, recognized their potential, taught them self-esteem, generosity and/or social skills. This was especially enjoyable because of the number of our members who have chosen teaching as their profession.

Tami Moler discussed the upcoming exhibit at the Historical Upshur County Museum on the history of local social clubs. Annette Breazeale gave members copies of the proposed amendments to our constitution.

She read the proposed changes and stated that we would vote on these changes at our next regular meeting.

President Henry informed the club that she had donated the club’s latest cookbook to our library at their request.

Mary McKenzie gave a wonderful book review of Teacher Man: A Memoir by Frank McCourt. This book just further emphasized the impact a teacher can have on a child’s life.

Our hostess invited members to a delicious buffet of mini-quiche, veggie squares, spiced pecans, a wonderful frozen cranberry salad, relish, apricot lemon cake, truffles, and spiced tea.

Members attending were Cal Arnold, Annette Breazeale, Denise Buller, Merle Cross, Betty Finney, Bridget Fowler, Jean Hamil, Marynell Henry, Annette Herrmann, Reta Lewis, Mary McKenzie, Tamara Moler, Berita Morse, Cindy Murry, Betty Orms, Mary Ann Patterson, Becky Skinner, Bettye Lou Smith, Jeannie Smith, Melinda Smith, Raye White, Barbara Williams and Irma Williams.