Madonna Trail Monument Revealed in 1928 Milestone
The article recalls the Madonna Trail’s unveiling in 1928 near Council Grove Kansas, honoring explorers and federal aid linking Santa Fe to the Midwest. It notes John Quincy Adams as a key figure, the monument’s symbolism of westward expansion, and the diverse historical figures who marked the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Adams
Santa Gr
Council Grove
Santa Fe
N. M
Aye el
Mia Onman
Robert Campbell
Wichita
Dyer
Manish
Don Padro “Vial
Louis
la Tania
John ‘Quincy Admins
Kansas Chapters Rally for 10500 Donation to Constitution Hall
The report notes Kansas chapters raising 10500 toward Constitution Hall with a cornerstone dedication planned for April at Comstogs. It highlights a drive to reach a yearly goal of a million in gifts, mentions a donor of 1000 in one payment, and references various generous contributions and a grand total linked to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstogs
Chaeress
Wander
Vice Regent Mrs J W Kirkpatrick Honored for Local Service
Mrs J W Kirkpatrick of the Susannah French Patney chanter in El Dorado has served as vice regent for two years. She attended multiple chapter meetings and district events, including the unveiling of the Pinear Mother Frail marker at Council Grove in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirkpatrick
el Dorado
Weisnl
Council Grove
Kansas D A R registers growth and Beery’s record
The report highlights Betty Washington chapter’s long service since 1921 as Kansas D A R registrar. It notes growth from 28 chapters with 1 721 members to 40 3 chapters with 2 755 members. In 1925 Mrs Beery compiled a Kansas State D A R directory detailing members and Revolutionary ancestries and created new chapter registration blanks. The text mentions completing payments toward Constitution Hall and Kansas reaching the year’s goal of one million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Washington
Kansas Daughters
Tiventy
Thirty-first Annual D A R Conference in Lawrence
Betty Washington chapter hosts the thirty-first annual D A R state conference in Lawrence with events at the Congregational Church. Since 1900 the meeting shifted from October to March and now spans three days, with 147 charter members and updated funding for delegates. Local organizers and committees coordinate details as the conference grows statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Washington
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Lawrence
Betty Washington Chanter
Dlrs
Lewis
B. B. Beery
Slate H
Asker
K. R. Learned
Hugh Means
Thompson
Pemore Alter
Tohngon
Bullene
Mivtray
Dinance
Kathryne
Wilson
Beaver ‘Falls
Gray Bow
Clifford ” Beegle
Patterson Heights
Beaver County Safety Council
Beegle
Betty Washington Chapter D A R A Century of Service
The article recounts the 1896 founding of Betty Washington chapter D A R in Lawrence led by Miss Mary Robinson with 12 charter members. It details chartering as Getty Washington in 1907, historic marker unveilings, scholarship programs at the University of Kansas, wartime relief efforts, and extensive civic activities including education, Americanization work, and annual charitable events through the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
E.robinson
Janet. Welch
McAllaster
Elizabeth Adama Bailey
Florence G. Clarke
Lucy Pratt Esterbrook
A. Jewell. McAllaster
Apphia J. McAllaster
Louisa St. Clair McCall
May Moore
Mary L. Robinson
Sara T. D. Robinson
Gertrude Elizabeth
United States
Lucy Esterbrook
Gertrude Ir. Welch
Janet R. Welch
Esterbrook
Janet Welch
Betty Washington
Edward’ Hand
Ottawa
Petal of Baldwin
Kansas
Philadelphia
Penn
Clarence Hall
Wreseland
George. BE. Young
Lathrop 5. Read
Read
America
Oread High’school
Recording Secretary Miss Adelaide Morris Declines Re election
Recording Secretary Miss Adelaide Morris of the Emporia Chanter closes her tenth year in office and declines nomination for re election. Her duties included routine secretary work answering inquiries countersigning treasury bills and preparing and filing annual conference minutes and reports from Chapter Regents and State Chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Morris
Emporia Chanter
Treasury
Morse
Contributions by Members Raise Funds for Prizes
Members employ diverse methods to contribute toward raising money for prizes. The effort focuses on collective small donations, fundraising events, and community support to secure the needed funds.
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Constitution Hall
Froun
The
Universii
Haskell Institute
University of Kansas
Lucille Carman
Eunice Mannen
Lucile McClelland
Betty
Washington
Ot We
Paola
Colorado
Charles Elwell
Henry Thale
State Historical Society
Tillaboy
Red Cross
Marguerites Bullene
Don Carlos
Yi M. GC
France
Snee Memorial Hospital
Belleau Wood Memorial
Morris
D.A.R
Bowersock
Talking Pictures
Clark and McCullough
Ruth Etting
Streetheart of
Cohmubia Records
Lucky Boy
George Jessel
Graf Zeppelin
Eldridge
D. Hughes
Enna Jettick Health
Clee
de Luxe
Cafe du Mass
Lecce
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