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Democratic Women’s Club celebrates 38th birthday

Written by: October 25 2010
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VERO BEACH — The Democratic Women’s Club of Indian River County celebrated its 38th birthday with special “guests” from the past.  The event, which took place on Saturday, October 2 in the Indian River County Main Library’s Main Media Room, also honored DWC’s past presidents.

The special guests who appeared to speak to the gathering included:

Abigail S. Adams (1744-1818) portrayed by Mary Nation

Susan B. Anthony (1916-1991) portrayed by Marlene Pharr

Bella Abzug (1920-1998) portrayed by Mary Scurlock

Frances Perkins (1880-1965)    portrayed by Juanita Baker

Alice Paul (1885-1977) portrayed by Gloria Wood

Margaret L. Sanger (1879-1966) portrayed by Elsie Visel

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) portrayed by her direct descendent Elizabeth C. Stanton

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) portrayed by Renee Renzi

Sojourner Truth (c. 1797-1883) portrayed by Valerie George

Hillary R. Clinton (1947-    )  portrayed by Rae Figdor

The past DWC presidents in attendance were Elsie Visel, Renee Renzi, Rae Figdor, Rita B. Sprague and Gloria Wood.

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