Kikthawentind Chapter DAR History and Activities
The Kikthawentind Chapter DAR, a patriotic organization with 140 members, lists officers and aims including sponsorship of mountain and Indian schools, publishing for citizenship and history, and preserving shrines. Founded 1909 in Washington, it operates 10 meetings yearly with events such as a February guest luncheon for about 150 people and a December bake sale.
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Washington
DAR
Becone College
Theta
Friendship Guild Formation and Activities in 1930s Church
The organization began as Serv-Friendship Guild later named Friendship Guild to support church needs. Members contributed through service projects and gatherings. Officers included Dr Russell Osbon as president and Mrs Martha Mills as vice president with Mrs Elmer G Bryant as secretary treasurer. First meeting Aug 30 1934 at Mrs Frank Phelps home with nine members. four remain active. In 1938 the group was recognized by the North Indiana Conference of Methodist Churches. On Jan 17, the text notes continued activity and organizing efforts.
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Friendship Guild
Service Guild
Asice Guild
East Loyal
Noble
Mess. Street Methodist Church
Russell Osbon
Martha Mills
Elmer G. Bryant
Frank Phelps
Harry Alexander
Claude Russell
William Southard
North Indiana
Auxiliary 203 of UAW-CIO Organizational History
Auxiliary 203 of UAW-CIO with 20 members served charitable drives and kitchen aid during strikes. Formed in 1940, the group aided Easter egg hunts Labor Day events Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets, and veterans at Marian Hospital in 1956 57. Officers include Mrs Thyra Mason president Mrs Margaret Jackey vice president Mrs Mary McNeil secretary and Mrs Maude Krall treasurer.
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Marian Hospital
CIO
Thyra ‘Mason
Margaret Jackey
Mary McNeil
Maude Krall
Omega Chapter Phi Beta Psi aims for civic service and cancer research
The Omega Chapter of Phi Beta Psi, a national non academic sorority with 37 active members, formed in Columbus Ohio in 1900 by six women. It now has about 100 chapters and 2000 members with a national cancer research project. Local activities include the Harvest Hop on December 6 1956 a benefit bridge party and style show on March 28 1997 with Rath's fashions. 1956 57 officers listed: Mrs Richard H Birdwell president Miss Shirley Hollingsworth vice president Mrs John Morse secretary Mrs Morris Carter treasurer.
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Columbus
Ohio
Rath’s
Shawn
Richard H. Birdwell
Shirley Hollingsworth
John Morse
Morris Carter
Altrusa International Service Club Highlights Women’s Efforts
Altrusa International a classified service club with 50 members traces its roots to 1917 in Nashville Tennessee and its Anderson chapter to 1926. The group funds awards scholarships sends girls to Girls State and the Music Clinic aids nursing training and recognizes top 4 H Club girls. Officers include Kathryn Gregory president and Harriett Brown treasurer.
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Altrusa International
Nashville
Tenn
Anderson
Miss the Tale Od
St. Vincent’s School of Nursing
St. John's Hospital
Kathryn Gregory
Mary ‘Ruth Palmer
Helen Valentine
Dorothy Hollensbeck
Harriett Brown
Twentieth Century Club Literary Group History and Officers
The Twentieth Century Club, with 28 active and 8 associate members, develops social and ethical culture through cooperative efforts and civic projects. Led in 1928 by Mrs. F. E. Waugh, the literary club supports city initiatives, school awards, and health drives, with 1956-57 officers including Mrs. Herman Riggs as president and Conrad L. Beardman as treasurer.
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F. E. Waugh
Opportunity School
Iwe
Herman _Riggs
Lilburn R. Kemp
Elmer W. Richler
Conrad. L. Beardman
Robert E. Tagfart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kikthawentind
Patriotic Organization
Robert I. Wells
Warren A. Ritter
L. A. Rice
Charles Heritage
Earl, Riley
Wysong Julius
Robert Heaton
Robert Matter
Co. W. King
Mrs. Wells
Brand
Westinghouse
AQIS
Ball
Ares
Mrs. Osbon
Mrs. Mason
Omega Chapter
Phi Beta Psi
Mrs. Birdwell
SAAY
Kelley’s Garden Center
St. Rds
Gregory
Twentieth Century Club
Mrs. Riggs
Forkner
East
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