Twentieth Century Club report

The Twentieth Century Club met on Oct. 10, with our hostess, Evelyn Boyle, and co-hostess, Sandi Eaves.The minutes were read and approved. There was no treasurer report due to the absence of the treasurer. The only committee report was from membership that we will meet our prospective member at our November meeting.

Old Business was a reminder that we will still help the library move when the time comes.

New business was the items of the Christmas basket donation which will be in November and the museum membership due in the Spring. The entertainment was provided by Sandi Eaves. She read quotes from the book “Thoughts to Remember”. I remember the following ones; “Be Good but Not To Good” and when you go to bed and pull up the covers, you can say, “ I have done my best.” Evelyn Boyle gave the opinion on the review of penalty calls in sports.

Years ago, the decision of the umpire or referee in sports was accepted without having to have a review. Now only certain calls are reviewed.

The program was given by Georgia Detwiler. She gave a review on the book entitled “The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family” by Ron and Clint Howard. The book is about the way a brotherly relationship could and should be. Ron was the older of the two and became an actor and he helped introduce his brother into acting also. Their father who wanted to be an actor rather than a farm boy, coached his sons to become actors. Their mother was an actress, but neither of the parents became well known. They served as examples of the simple American work ethic.  Ron’s fame came as Opie on the “Andy Griffin Show” and later as Richie Cunningham on “Happy Days.” Clint, not as well known, starred with Dennis Weaver on the series “Gentle Ben.” Later in the boy’s lives, Ron went into directing while Clint did some acting and music, both doing some series character appearances. After the death of their parents, they went back over their childhood which they thought was normal at that time, but now realizing it was not normal and they found out how much they benefited from the difference.

Ron and Clint, different in temperament and ambition have created a lasting bond. They are well qualified to offer their experiences in the pitfalls and triumphs of childhood stardom.