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Fifty years ago, eight stay-at-home mothers decided they needed a night out. Once a month the dads were in charge of the children while the moms took turns hosting a Friday night of playing pinochle. The card club has been going strong for 50 years. During the years members have shared and enjoyed many stories of raising children, spoiling grandchildren and enjoying great-grandchildren. There have been different members through the years but there are three original members playing for 50 years. The original club members picturerd are, seated from left, Jean Strauss, Ellie Eisenhard and Lynette Mutchler; standing, Pam Horn, Marian Buss, Ruby Herring, Joanne Andrews and Joyce McQuilken substituting for Dottie Abbott.