Judith Lyford Woman's Club

The Judith Lyford Woman's Club was founded in March of 1912. The History of the Judith Lyford Woman's Club, written in part by historian Emma Goodale, on May 25, 1918, states "several of the ladies of this town had been agitating the advisability of forming a woman's club."

On March 6, 1912, twelve ladies met at Mrs. Gertrude Wells' home to start a women's club. They named the club for Cabot pioneer Judith Lyford, of the bear story. Gertrude Wells was president; May Burbank, vice president; Emma Goodale, treasurer; and Carlie Smith, secretary. Executive Committee: Alice Boyles, Gertrude Osgood, Nellie Williams; Entertainment Committee: Jennie Rogers, Jessie Drew, Clover Lewis. These ten ladies, and Shirley Walbridge, "signed the constitution and bylaws, thus becoming charter members."

Club Members, June 1940-May 1941

Bartlett, Mrs. Grace Hawes, Mrs. Ruth Rogers, Mrs. Mary P.

Bartlett, Mrs. Mable Holland, Mrs. Ola Rogers, Mrs. May T.

Barr, Mrs. Ida Hopkins, Mrs. Goldie Rogers, Mrs. Lillian

Burbank, Mrs. May Keenan, Mrs. Kay Simpson, Mrs. Marcia

Bellville, Mrs. Marion Laird, Mrs. Sadie Smith, Mrs. Bessie

Conant, Miss Emma Lyford, Mrs. Nellie Smith, Mrs. Clara

Coyle, Mrs. Marjorie Martin, Mrs. Mina Smith, Mrs. Kate

Chester, Mrs. Catherine McNaughton, Mrs. Florence Smith, Mrs. Lottie

Dane, Mrs. Mildred McAllister, Mrs. Anna Stevens, Mrs. Florence

Domey, Miss Lois Nelson, Mrs. Nettie Stacey, Mrs. Clarissa

Farr, Mrs. Jennie Orne, Mrs. Abbie Tebbetts, Mrs. Marjorie

Foster, Mrs. Maude Peck, Mrs. Florence Wells, Mrs. Gertrude

Gould, Mrs. Kate Perry, Mrs. Eva Williams, Mrs. Nettie

Gould, Mrs. Margaret Pike, Mrs. Harriet Williams, Miss Nellie

Gardner, Mrs. Ella Rogers, Mrs. Daisie White, Mrs. Susie

Haines, Mrs. Della Rogers, Mrs. Jennie

Harvey, Mrs. Doris Rogers, Mrs. Mary C.

Honorary Members:

Bruce, Mrs. Jennie Osgood, Mrs. Gertrude Tebbetts, Mrs. Mable

Drew, Mrs. Jessie Smith, Mrs. Carlie Walbridge, Maude