RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EBELL SOCIETY OF SANTA ANA VALLEY; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 170
(Extensions of Remarks - October 28, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EBELL SOCIETY OF SANTA ANA
VALLEY
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HON. J. LUIS CORREA
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, October 28, 2019
Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 125th
anniversary of the Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley, which was
commemorated on October 19, 2019, at the organization's historic club
house.
The Ebell Society of Santa Ana was founded in 1894 to provide social,
cultural, and educational opportunities for members.
With its motto ``That is Only True Living which is Ever Learning,''
the Ebell Society includes 10 educational and cultural sections,
including antiques, bridge, genealogy, quilting, home and garden,
literature and the arts.
The Society's founding president, Mrs. Franklina Bartlett, was an
outstanding citizen and a prolific writer whose short stories appeared
in publications alongside well-known authors such as Willa Cather, Jack
London, and Mark Twain.
In the early 1900s, featured Ebell Club speakers included Helen
Keller, Will Rogers, Jack London's daughter Joan London, and Chief
Standing Bear of the Sioux Indian Tribe, who was recently honored with
a statue here in the Capitol. These renowned individuals helped raise
money to build the Ebell Clubhouse, which was designed in 1924 by
Fredrick Eley, one of Orange County's best-known architects.
The 95-year-old Mediterranean-style building, which is included on
the National Register of Historic Places, underwent restoration in
2018. Thanks to the caretaking of the Society's members, the Ebell
Clubhouse continues to be a hub for community gatherings.
Throughout the years, Ebell has made philanthropy and community
service an important part of its mission. Ebell members ran a nursery
for working women's children for almost 35 years, made bandages and
sold Liberty Bonds during World War I, and held blood drives during
World War II.
Today's members provide philanthropic support to WISEPlace Women's
Shelter in Santa Ana and the Friendly Center of Orange County.
In addition, the Ebell Society Color Guard proudly participates in
patriotic observances in the community throughout the year.
The club's current president is Dr. Betts Rivet, an author who
retired from the Santa Ana school system and then taught English at a
women's college in China for 19 years.
Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the 125th anniversary of
the Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley. Congratulations to this group of
outstanding Orange County citizens who continue building our community
through the pursuit of education and philanthropy.
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