March 29, 2024

Club Notes

Olive Jane Lamb Questers

The Olive Jane Lamb Questers group met in the home of JoAnne Becker on Sept. 11.  Members shared their adventures of the summer.  In the absence of the president no formal meeting was held.

Becker gave an interesting and informative meeting on the history of cookie jars. Cookie jar history can be traced back to 18th century England where it is generally believed that they originated as “biscuit jars.” The biscuit jar eventually migrated across the Atlantic, and by the turn of the century they could be found on the counters of stores and bakeries across America, usually filled with fresh baked “cookies.”

After the great depression mothers and grandmothers were forced to back at home and needed suitable storage. The first ceramic cookie jars was introduced in 1929 in Zanesville, Ohio, and were produced by the Brush Pottery Company.  Two other companies became popular: McCoy Potteries, American Bisque and Red Wing. Cookie jars were made in a variety of shapes and sizes. Becker shared a number of jars that belonged to friends and also had books that features pictures and prices.

The evening concluded with visiting and refreshments served by the hostess.