The vice-president of the Tignall Homemakers, Pat Mack, opened the March 17 meeting with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Edna Lamar gave a brief summary of the life of St. Patrick, emphasizing the quality of forgiveness which he showed by returning to minister to the Irish even though he had been sold into slavery in Ireland as a child.

Several beautifully embroidered squares for the states birds quilt were displayed and others handed out to be worked on.

Polly Fievet, the director of the Wilkes County Career Opportunity Center, spoke of the work done at the center in preparing students for the GED test. Studies are adapted to meet the individual needs of each person. Classes are also held for Hispanic and Chinese students on English as a second language.

Mrs. Fievet asked members if they knew of anyone who might benefit from these programs to encourage him or her to get in touch with her.

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the refreshment table prepared by Betty Jean Guin, Ouida Maney and Jane Roberson was a study in green and a delight to the senses.

The club welcomed two new members: Louise Harper and Doris Rhodes. Others present were Celeste Adams, Sophia Bamford, Evelyn Bunch, Billie Carroll, Becky Dixon, Faye Durham, Betty Jean Guin, Edna Lamar, Pat Mack, Ouida Maney, Evelyn Rambo, Edna Rhodes, Jane Roberson, Louise Smith, Mary Webster, and Joan Baker.

Polly Fievet (right) spoke to the Tignall Homemakers about the Career Opportunity Center. She was welcomed by Celeste Adams (left).