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HOUSTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS
1943 - 1945
Accomplishments under President Mrs. Marie (Harold) Barnard • Third Annual Harvest Festival • The War Years: dedicated to supporting the war effort • Supported war bonds in the amount of two million dollars
1945 - 1947
Accomplishments under President Mrs. Mary (John) Kellett • Held the Houston Flower and Garden Show in May 1946, The World War II Memorial Garden in Hermann Park was built using these proceeds • Garden Club members supported the Defense Program by using their horticulture knowledge to establish “Victory Gardens” • The Federation was part of Houston’s Chamber of Commerce
1947 - 1949
Accomplishments under Mrs. Mabel (W, H,) Benton • Set up a calendar to track all activities and projects • Hired a full-time, paid Director to run the Garden Center • Started a gift shop that sold candles, cakes, cookies, and white elephant items
1949 - 1950
Accomplishments under President Mrs. Jean (J.L.) Webb • Theme: “Speak Your Message with Flowers” • First yearbook printed included University of Houston football schedule and advertisements ...