During this time, she also managed “The Book Case,” located at Third and Main in downtown Hillsboro. Edith was known as a superior “reader’s advisor.” She was familiar with all the popular authors and book titles and could be relied upon for excellent reading recommendations.
Along with her public library and Foundation responsibilities, Edith also shared her time and talents with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the Hillsboro School Board, and the Oregon School Board Association. She was a firm proponent of public schools and higher education, and she was well-respected among her peers on these various boards.