Newly Organized Junior Women's Club Embarks on Projects
DeWitt in 1962 formed a junior women’s club with a long list of charter members led by Mary Ann Marik. Officers chosen Feb 6 1962 included Edward Marik as president and Gloria Malooly as treasurer. The group joined the General Federation of Women’s Club in March 1962 and started projects like a Summer Style Show, bake sales, library story hours, and funding for a pool awning. Proceeds supported local education and community needs, including a firemen’s ball tickets and a reading room update. New officers for 1964 65 include Russell Henningsen as president and Lyle Ellis as 1st VP, with meetings the first Tuesday monthly at the Farm Bureau building in De Witt. Written by Mary Ann Marik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Beverly Henningsen
Emiline Barber
Maryann Marik
Marcelene Skeffington
Margaret Seifert
Doris Gerdes
Joan Marik
Donna Branch
Rachael Selk
Gloria Malooly
Zelpha Kemmerer
Margaret Mackin
Donna Ferguson
la Venne Mienke
Alice Mueller
LaVerta Conley
Doris Ellis
Orda Mackin
Lois Riese
Edward Marik
W. J. Kemmerer
Lester Selk
Willard Branch
Junior Womens Club
General Federation of Women’s Club
DeWitt Library
Welton
Central Community
General Federation For Women
Iowa
Woodward State Hospital
Russell Henningsen
Lyle Ellis
Frances Skeffington
Joseph Waack
Robert Scholl
Paul Foster
Farm Bureau
de Witt
Mary Ann Marik
Rebekah Lodge Organized 1897 History notes and officers
The Rebekah Lodge originated February 12 1897 with a charter dated October 22 1897 and 34 members. It details 1902 officer installations with about 200 IOOF and Rebekahs guests, and lists current officers including N G Mrs Vivian Haring warder Mrs B Lindemann conducted by Miss Irene Hanssen plus several other named roles. A Mason City Iowa home serves both lodges with residents of all ages and the lodge supports local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Clinton
N. G
Sarah Rose Benedict
W. G
Florence E. Waters
Henrietta Benedict Gerkin
Alberta Eggleston Mason
Celia P. Kettenring
Rebekahs
Elizabeth Burgoyne
Virginia B. Lambertson
Agnes Wiese
I. G
Mason City
Rebekah and
Iowa
Organized social club of Past Noble Grands officers
A social club of Past Noble Grands of the local lodge was organized December 12, 1922 with officers including president Elizabeth Burgoyne and secretary-treasurer Leola Warren. Present officers are Irene Hanssen as president Ruby Wulf as vice president Vera Lambertson as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Burgoyne
Frank Hoyt
Leola Warren
Irene Hanssen
Ruby Wulf
Vera Lambertson
VEW Auxiliary Formed In 1947
The Robert T Vegge VFW Auxiliary formed in September 1947 with officers led by president Sigrid Bunce and Charlene Seastrand as senior vice president. By 1964 there were twenty four members and a full slate of officers including Lola Huber as president and Jeanne Grimm as senior vice president. The group funds cancer and heart funds, aids retarded children, and supports local activities such as school decorations and band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T
Lola Huber
Jeanne Grimm
Alice Carber
Ida Ehlers
Lola Seastrand
Sarah Grover
Lillian Carber
Mildred Seastrand
Dorothy Garlough
Alice Jean Martin
Laurie Lindstrom
Charlene Seastrand
Landfair Organizes Moose in DeWitt 1910 and 1939 Remodel
The DeWitt Moose Lodge No. 395 organized in 1910 by W. J. Landfair, first officers included Edward Breau sche, H. M. Smith, Joseph Elsessor, William O'Hern and Paul Siegmund. The lodge met at I. O. O. F. Hall, moved to Walkers Hall, then the Armory in 1934 and bought the Hutchinson Ice Cream site in 1939, with members remodeling the building. Raymond Fatchett served as governor during remodeling. long-time and later officers included Ed Breausche, Clarence McDonald, Elmer Miller, Harry Hehman, N. F. McGinnis, Robert Schiefeldt, J. N. Wallace, C. F. Grumley, and others. The 1964-65 term listed Robert Waack as governor and Raymond Gluesing as treasurer. Mooseheart connection highlighted through Nina Wills letter praising Mooseheart and its education and living arrangements for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Breausche
H. M. Smith
Joseph Elsessor
William O’hern
Paul Siegmund
J. G. Pearse
Louis Elsessor
P. D. Hall
Walkers Hall
Armory
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Raymond Fatchett
Ed Breausche
Clarence McDonald
Elmer Miller
Harry Hehman
N. F. McGinnis
Robert Schietfeldt
J. N. Wallace
C. F. Grumley
John Peters
Temple McKeel
James Done
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mickey Wheeler
Marion J. Sherer
F. ‘Benson
Music Boosters
Observer
De.Witt Firemen
Vivian Haring
V. G
Mary George
Beryl Lindemann
Opal Kanneberg
Edna Clapp
Virginia Anderson
Jennie Knepper
Myra Kenney
Margaret Prehn
Alice Pearce
Sadie Meints
VEW
Leola Seastrand
Peggy Carber
Dora Griebel
Cancer Fund
Heart Fund
Schick
Landfair
Moose Lodge No
W. J. Landfair
Davenport Lodge
Dewitt Observer
Clarence Fatchett
Robert Griep
Clifford Piggott
Raymond Gluesing
Hosea Maynard
Don Cooper
George Sterk
George Fahrenkrug
Ray Will
Mooseheart
Moose Lodge
Nina Wills
DeWitt Moose Lodge No
Siegmund
James Reed
Members OF
THE
Clinton County
Harry J. Forrest
Ralph C. Rank
Edwin A. Rolston
Gaylord M. Solberg
Dale D. Ball
Tom T. Bowstead
George P. Shindel
Wm. P. Speer, Jr
Dean G. Erickson
Calamus
Kenneth H. Randolph, D. V. M
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