Founded in 1835 the community of Marseilles continues to offer small town values. This community is proud of their civic, church, school and social organizations for the very young to our senior citizens. There is always something for you to do.

Marseilles Elementary School PTA
We organize all of the fund raisers-proceeds help to fund, all of the school field trips, buses, equipment, an appreciation luncheon for all
staff members, we are planning all jr. high dances.  We are currently working with the Peace Builders Program at the school.  We also form committees that take care of the room parents for class parties and trips, we collect D&S grocery receipts and receive 1% rebate.  We collect Campbell's soup labels & receive equipment for the school.  We organize a Santa's Secret Shop where the children
can buy Christmas gifts for their families.

Marseilles Booster Club
We have had fundraisers & asked and received many donations from various merchants from Marseilles.  We are raising this money to help out with our sports & academic programs in the school.  The Marseilles booster's club helps to buy uniforms & equipment.  Our current goal is to re-establish a track program.  Donations are being accepted and fund raisers are planned. 

Peace Builders Program
Contact Stacey Brannan for more information at the school at 795-2428           

Marseilles Women's Club

2000 - 2001  GFWC - IFWC

Federated 1914

Reorganized 1942  

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Marseilles Women's Club
2000 - 2001 Officers

President
Mrs. ( James ) Arliss Hogue
2669 N. 2850th Road (795-9441)

Vice President
Ms. Barbara Pike
407 Ryall St. (795-4287)

Secretary
Mrs. ( John ) Lois Pohar
426 Liberty St. (795-4297)

Treasurer
Mrs. ( Clarence ) Mary Johnson
164 Drew St. (795-4595)

    GFWC  was an important force in founding America's first national parks and supported the creation of the National Park Service.  Each federation established a park within their state.  Many, such a Everglades National Park, were handed over to the National Park Service and now are enjoyed by millions.

GFWC began a campaign to name official bird and flowers in the 1920's

During WWII, GFWC raised $101,617,750. to buy bombers, $154,459,132. to buy planes, and $90,794,182. for Victory Loans.  State federations provided $234,834. in Scholarships and $46,601 in loans to train nurses.  The Federation recruited over 6,000 young women for the Cadet Nurse Corps. Over 4,500 Juniors enlisted in the various services established for women.

From June 1997 - May 1999, GFWC members contributed $2,357,421.63 in books and materials to public libraries in support of GFWC's Libraries 2000 project.

By 1933, GFWC had founded 75% of America's public libraries, as well as pioneered the idea of bookmobiles.

Seniors look to NOA

 Activities for Marseilles and Seneca Seniors

1.  In Marseilles the Neighborly Older Americans (NOA) group meets every Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Lions Club (795-2487) on Commercial Street.  There are hot meals offered daily for a small donation of $2.25.  ( No one is turned away if they cannot pay).  Please call one day in advance to order a meal.  A van is available to transport those who are in need of a ride to and from the site. There is also frozen meals delivered to your home. The van is available one day per week to take seniors shopping or to doctor's appointments in Marseilles or Seneca.  Occasionally there is a special program for a holiday that could include bingo or other activities. It is a great place to just socialize with your neighbors.  Also available on request is Social Services to provide help regarding medical questions or any questions you may have on legal papers, ect.  Just Ask.

2. Marseilles Golden Era Senior Social Club meets every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Marseilles Fire House Hall on Lincoln Street to socialize or play cards and bingo.  The third Wednesday of the month is a regular meeting night and includes a light meal.  Dues are $1.00 per year.

3.  In Seneca the 55 Plus Senior Social Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month  from 11 am to 2 pm at the Seneca Fire Station Hall,
303 N. Cash Street.  This includes a pot luck lunch at noon and also special programs, bingo or an outing.  Dues to this club are $2.00 per year

Any senior men or women from the Marseilles and Seneca areas are always welcome to join us at any of the above.  For more information on Golden Era or 55 Plus please call Frances Quarterman at 795-2045.               

Marseilles Masonic Lodge
Lodge #417

Founded October/5/1864

3rd Tuesday Dinner at 6:00 PM reservations Requested

Phone 815-795-4784