On Display

General Federated Women’s Club has a display in our Memorial Case this month to celebrate 70+ years of service to the Heyworth community. The club provides support to veterans locally, gives books to both the school and public library, supports the Neville House in Bloomington, and they beautify Heyworth with flower-filled barrels at different intersections and parks around town. These are just a few of many activities these ladies work to achieve each year. Stop by to see all they are involved with and how to become a member.

Delores Frazier, longtime Heyworth Resident has a display of toothpick holders in the library’s front entry. This collection is unusual only in the sense that most people are unaware of how these beautiful items were used in the past and are part of our social history. Still, the subject at first brings a smile to the face since toothpicks are a common commodity in our everyday lives, even today. Mrs. Frazier explains how interest began many years ago, basically because she found toothpick holders to be both pretty and unique. Unlike what we see today in homes or food and beverage establishments, the toothpick holders being displayed are extremely artistic and are made of various materials including glass, metal and even sandstone. Her first purchase of a toothpick holder was in the early 1970’s when the family attended a farm auction. That first toothpick holder later proved to be a reproduction, but she still has it today simply because she likes it. Many are quite expensive, but others are not. Like most collectors, she has bought the ones she likes. The display at the library contains approximately 65 toothpick holders and are just a few of her favorites that she has selected for the display at the library. Come enjoy viewing these little, colorful treasures.