{"product_id":"1955-fort-loudoun-co-op-news-annual-meeting-program-madisonville-tn-ephemera","title":"1955 Fort Loudoun Co op News Annual Meeting Program Madisonville TN Ephemera","description":"Step back in time with this original 1955 Fort Loudoun Co-op News publication, serving as the official program for their Annual Membership Meeting held on Saturday, October 8th, 1955, in Madisonville, Tennessee. This fascinating piece of mid-century ephemera offers a unique glimpse into the operations and community engagement of a local co-operative during the 1950s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, collectors and history enthusiasts will discover the \"Notice of Annual Meeting,\" outlining the agenda, including the election of trustees and new business. The \"Report of Nominating Committee\" lists key individuals involved in the co-op's governance. Most notably, the document includes a detailed \"Balance Sheet\" and \"Income Statement\" for the year ending June 30, 1955, providing valuable insights into the financial health and economic activities of the Fort Loudoun Electric Co-operative. The cover features charming 1950s graphics of a woman with an oven and the enticing promise of \"Many Valuable Prizes,\" reflecting the era's promotional styles. This item is a wonderful addition for anyone interested in Tennessee history, rural electrification, co-operative movements, or vintage Americana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon\/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration\/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures\/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 10.5 by 7 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664259448992,"sku":"B-51 #105","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/bbccc34c-eee3-42b2-8142-5ac6bca8382f.jpg?v=1791488790","url":"https:\/\/farmhouseephemera.com\/products\/1955-fort-loudoun-co-op-news-annual-meeting-program-madisonville-tn-ephemera","provider":"Farmhouse Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}