The Journal-Record - Bicentennial Edition Thursday, July 1, 1976 Section A, Page 6 BOOKLOVERS ORGANIZE IN WINFIELD MANY YEARS AGO On April 28, 1953, Mrs. Paul HARDEMAN, mrs. M. G. LEHMAN, and mrs. Laudie SUMNER, as representatives of the Booklovers Club, called a meeting of young women who would be interested in organizing a study club, according to Mrs. E. E. IVIE, and thus the Modern Literary Club was formed. The group present was so enthusiastic of the new organization and what it would mean to the members and to the town of Winfield, that the club was organized and the election of initial officials was held that very night. Mrs. E. E. IVIE headed the first cabinet of the Modern Literary Club as president. Mrs. W. S. STALCUP was vice-president; Mrs. M. V. WHITE, Jr., recording secretary; Miss Ramona BRASWELL (now Mrs. Ralph KIVETTE), corresponding secretary; Mrs. R. E. FIKES, treasurer; and Mrs. Rex HARRIS, Parliamentarian. Left open for membership, the charter soon had eighteen members: Mrs. Edwin BLACK, Mrs. Ralph KIVETTE, Mrs. J. C. BURGESS, Miss Maxine CUNNINGHAM, Mrs. R. E. FIKES, Miss Prebble GANN, Mrs. Rex HARRIS, Mrs. James HILL, Mrs. James HOOPER, Mrs. Elbert E. IVIE, Mrs. Wallace McDONALD, Mrs. William S. STALCUP, Mrs. Chester TUGGLE, Mrs. Cline WEEKS, Mrs. Howard WEATHERS, Miss Grace Helen WHITE, Mrs. M. V. WHITE, Jr., and Miss Carol Sue BOSTICK. The Modern Literary was admitted to the State Federation in February of 1954. Its members actively participate in civic and community affairs and many worthwhile projects, also many interesting programs have been presented on varied subjects including extensive study of the State of Alabama. Since it's (sic) organization many new faces have been added to the host of others, and the club is still very active today.