Historical Society Meets

The Macon County Historical Society met 2 February 2006 at the Macon Public Library with 27 members and guests present. President George Morgenweck called the meeting to order with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Four members of the Sesquicentennial committee were present, Doris Polak discussed the budget and the need for an organization to take on the project of putting a plaque on historical homes.

Linda Farmer discussed the schedule of activities with a round table discussion on the history of Macon to be held on February 12 at the Blees Museum and on March 12 at Lakeview Towers. Everyone is invited.

Merlyn Amedei told of her research of local newspapers beginning in January 1906 for brochures entitled “Tid-Bits” which are on display at the local banks. She said they should be in plain sight, but if not, ask for them. She plans to check old newspapers at the State Historical Library in Columbia.

Donna Lester, Chairman, gave an overview of all of the planned activities and displayed key chains and plates which are for sale. She also discussed the 150 Club and a calendar displaying historical homes which will be available soon.

President Morgenweck presided over a short business meeting with an election of officers for the 2006 year.

Officers are:

George Morgenweck, President;
Candance Kelly, Vice President;
Louise Gaughan, Treasurer;
Donna Ayers, Secretary.

The Historical Society discussed the project for recognizing historical homes and volunteered to accept the responsibility. Anyone owning, or knowing of, a home constructed prior to 1900 should contact a member of the historical society. A meeting is planned for the committee to meet on March 2 at the Macon Public Library to finalize plans.

The meeting was adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Apple Basket.