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with over 20 and even more with from l0 to 20. Along with my co-chairs,
Jean and Barbara, we spotted each and
every tray, seeking to correct as many
er-rors in judging as possible. As usual. a
few slipped by us, but I think the
judging as a whole was great. Our day
finally ended at 10 p.m. and we all
dragged ourselves to our loolrlS -
completely exhausted!
Wednesday started early for those
of us in the Judging Room. The judges
worked diligently until about 4 o'clock
when the last trays were completed.
Jean was still on the Board so we had to
do without her while she attended the
First Board Meeting. Barbara and I
realized that we had another couple of
hours work ahead of us. but with the
help of the Division Chairmen, we too
had completed our jobs by shorlly after
6. Then there was finally time to meet
new arrivals and visit with others in our
rooms. At 7:30, Daniel Baughmann
presented a program on Battersea
buttons to an overflow crowd. This was
followed by a welcome from Alice in No one enjoyed John Whiteford's
birthdhy party more than John
Dairyland. himself. Shown with him is Velma
At l0 o'clock on Thursday
Bushell.
moming, the showroom opened and the

The lady and gentlemen of the work crew-setting up the racks.'