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MOTHERS' CLUB Mrs. Alma Quinn and Mrs. Carlos Sposito enjoy refreshments and conversation with Mrs. F. Michaelson. Portland State's Mothers' Club is now in its tenth year of service to the college. Originally known as the Vanport Mothers' Club, the group organized in April 1950 for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the college and of its students. Many fund raising projects have been carried out during the year in order to pro­ vide scholarships and to make contributions to the Student Loan Fund. Last fall the Mothers' Club gave its third annual reception in honor of mothers of new students. In December the group sold candy canes to raise money for the Student Loan Fund. The Mothers' Club has also assisted on some occasions at various school functions. Mrs. Rudolph Ernst served as the club's first vice president. Succeeding her was Mrs. C. A. White who served for three years. Mrs. S. Seveen, Mrs. O. R. Hanson, and Mrs. H. Williams. The retiring president Mrs. O. C. Mills has also served three years. She will turn the gavel over to Mrs.!. O. Rosing who will preside for the coming year. 170