November 2, 2020 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met October 1st at Center First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Following the business meeting Dottie West presented an interesting program on the book “Presumed Innocent” authored by Scott Turow. The story told in first person by character Rusty Subick who is an attorney. Subick was assigned a case involving the murder of a colleague, Carolyn Polhemus.
Mrs. West pointed out that although the United States has an excellent judicial system, there are often times things that do not directly relate to a case are often brought into the decision making related to the outcome of the trial. A lively discussion of this concept was discussed by club members.
Dottie West
Following the program, members enjoyed Mrs. West’s delicious refreshments and a time of fellowship.
To negate the spread of Covid 19, members wear masks and practice social distancing during the meetings.
Center Women’s Reading Club met September 17th at noon in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church.
The club donated $300 to Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library. Two books were donated to the library including Caricature Drawings in memory of member Eleanor Ginn’s husband Dr. William Ginn and West Texas Cattle Call Kingdom in memory of club member Linda Anderson.
Janene Walker read a resolution in memory of club member Linda Atkinson Anderson noting her 46-year membership in the club where she served as president from 1987-1989. Also noted were her many contributions to the community and her involvement in her beloved church serving as Sunday school teacher and member of Golden Harvest Ministries.
Donna Holt
Donna Holt gave an interesting report on “The Firm” written by John Grisham. It tells the story of a young Harvard law graduate who gave up his dream to work on Wall Street to take a position in a small but wealthy law firm in Memphis. The plot draws the reader into a situation that shows the choices we make not only for one’s self but also the people who depend on you.
Submitted by Stephanie Elswick
