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From left to right: Mary Bell, Bertha Chockie?, Pearl Baer, Ruth Martin, Alma Stephens, Bertha Chockie?, Fawn Godat, Myrtie Stephens, Edith Eidem. This square dancing event was held Lucky G. J. Ranch and was sponsored by the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter.
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Ruth Martin rides a horse in the country. Martin was an active member of the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter. Her hobbies included "collecting old dishes and pressed glass and doing handcraft work with tooling leather."
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This square dancing event was held Lucky G. J. Ranch and was sponsored by the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter.
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Caroline Stephens stands in front of a house. Stephens was an active member of the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter. She served as the quilt maker in 1946. The following was included with the image: "This is our oldest Club member and one of which we are very proud o̶f̶. She has made several nice quilts for our club bazaar each year. Not only this, but she's made several quilts for our boys whom have married. Also for her nieces and...
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A fabric cover for the 1943 Sweetwater Club yearbook. This chapter was part of the Home Demonstration Club. Home Demonstration Clubs, often referred to as "H.D. Clubs," were part of U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Offices and often organized by women in their communities. Womens' Home Demonstration Clubs served an educational and social purpose for women to learn home improvement, household equipment training and purchases, and general education...
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Bertha Chockie poses for a picture. Chockie was an active member of the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter, and served as the president in 1946.
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"A group of Sweetwater Club women and Miss Hunter the day we had a demonstration on Drying and Brining." Individuals in the photograph have been identified with a number. 1. Ivy Zabel, 2. Bernadine Clauson, 3. Alma, 4. Nina, 5. Nellie, 6. Ruth martin, 7. Miss Hunter, 8. Lola, 9. Bertha Chockie, 10. Myrtle, 11. Marion, 12. Alline, 13. Mrytie, 14. Bob Ross, 15. Marilyn Clauson, 16. Teresa Price, 17. Pete No[v/l]an, 18. - Price, 19. Junior Price.
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Helen Savage poses for a picture. Savage was an active member of the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter. She was born on September 12, 1994, and passed away on August 9, 1973. Her hobbies included "trees."
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A float entered by the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter for the 47th annual Strawberry Days Parade. The float won the 1st place price for "Originality Float."
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Myrtie Stephens and her family pose for a picture. Stephens was an active member of the Home Demonstration Club, Sweetwater chapter. Her hobbies included "collecting old dishes and furniture."
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A postcard of Sweetwater Lake Resort near Gypsum. Verso of the postcard reads: "Just 21 miles off U.S. 6 and 24. Modern housekeeping cabins. Lodge, boats and horses. Mr. John Collins, Gypsum, Colo."