1927 Mrs. Eugene Burkhart

The Burkhart Elevator was a thriving business at the railroad tracks; keeping Mr. Eugene Burkhart a busy man. Mrs. Burkhart, as shown below, was also as active, especially in community activities. In the late 1920s, she was involved with the Philomathean Club, serving as its president 1926-27.
For those unfamiliar, which included me until reading an article in celebration of the club's 100th year in 1998, the main purpose of the club (according to the article) was "to create homes and home town as havens of intellectual quality, compassionate concern, and dynamic service. The club has offered their help in library activities, assisting in the Red Cross blood drives, as well as offering scholarships to community-minded graduating females.

The Fowlerville chapter of this club began in 1898, with Mrs. Joanna Palmerton, daughter of Ralph Fowler, acting as the first president. The main purpose at that time was to form a literary club. By the time Mrs. Burkhart was president, the club included six-person formal debates in their activities.