Mothers of World War II Unite in War Service
Patriotic group with 34 members formed September 11 1942 at Mrs Albert Gilmore home. Twenty six charter members, two now deceased. Unit runs USC Canteen weekly and sets up bond booths during war years. Officers include Mrs Bess Graham president and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Tocal Unity Organization
Albert Gilmore
USC
Veterans’ Administration
Bess Graham
Harry Donica
Charles Motsinger
Elta
Schoonover
Civic And Literary Club Records Show Civic Health and Charity Work
The Civic And Literary Club formed in 1923 and federated in 1931 with 33 members. Officers include Mrs. Moneyhan as president and Mrs. Rozelle as vice president. The group supported the Civic Art Fund and multiple health and charity efforts, donated pajamas to Riley Hospital, held programs on Fifty Fabulous Years, and funded scholarships for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iClaude Moneyhan
Harold Rozelle
John J. Garrett
F. G. Yel‘ton
Civic Art Fund
Heart
Red Cross
Federated
Riley Cheer Guild
Riley Hospital
Moneyhan
Polish National Alliance Group Leaders and Activities
The Polish Ladies Auxiliary ZNP group, 1184 with 52 members, formed Jan 18 1948, aims to promote the Polish National Alliance through social and charitable activity. Officers include Mrs Burl Van Ness president and Miss Alice Zagorski vice president. Main year project is benefitting St Hedwig's Polish Orphans Home in Niles Tl and contributions to St Ambrose Church Victoria Guild and PNA. Four dances yearly plus May Day pre Lent party secret pal club annual picnic summer socials Christmas party district meeting in Hammond auction and monthly socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Wosinski
Virgie Dolenski
Anna &. Tyska
St. Hedwig's
Niles
St.Ambrose Church
Victoria Guild
Polish National Alliance
Hammond
Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary Chartered in 1929
The Auxiliary Social club of the Association of Letter Carriers has 37 members and was chartered April 2 1929. Charter members still with the group include Mesdames John Carr Clifton Morgan Albert Grant Earl Winship Leeson James Charles Howard Garland Lawler Charles Saunders Herman Lowry. The club assists husbands by raising funds, aiding projects and writing letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
John Carr
Clifton Morgan
Albert Grant
Earl Winship
Leeson James
Charles Howard
Garland Lawler
Charles Saunders
Clio Club Literary Club Reports Civic Support Since 1890
The Clio Club, founded in 1890 and named for the muse of history, promotes culture among its 30 members. Its colors are gold white and a Grecian wreath symbol remains. The group supports community projects and sponsors lectures and various charities through the year. Officers for 1956 57 include Mrs. Larmore Wohlberg Lee and Cooper with regional ties to Congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Community Chest, Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
Anderson Council of Women, Visiting Nurse Association
The
Heart Fund
Joseph L. Larmore
C. A. Wohlberg
John L. Lee
Philip Cooper
Post Office
Gene, Moore
Lawrence Dickerson
Charles Saunders
Russell Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dacron
Fok Fon
Anderson Newspapers
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Jackson St
Anderson, Inc
Clubwomen
Mothers of
ZNP
Mrs. van Ness
Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary
Mrs. Moore
Clio Club
Mrs. Larmore
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