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1890
I.O.O.F. The newly elected officers of York lodge, I.O.O.F., were installed on Saturday evening. The following is a list of the gentlemen who are to serve in an official capacity during the coming term: N.G. - W. T. Palmer V.G. - C. H. Hunt R.S. - Frank Scofield P.S. - P. _. Daggett T. - J. M. Allen R.S. to N.G. - H. G. Emery L.S. to N.G. - Ed. Smith W. - Thomas Woodruff C. - P. W. Keith O.G. - N. Roberts I.G. - Chas. O. Haskins R.S.S. - Chas. Steinhilber L.S.S. - Chas. F. Chapman R.S. to V.G. - J. W. Davis L.S. to V.G. - O. C. Clark ~Elkader Register, Thur., 16 Jan. 1890. From a Strawberry Point column, dated 14 Jan. 1890 |
1900
Royal Neighbors The R. N. of A. held a banquet and election of officers last Wednesday. The following officers were elected: Oracle - Ida E. Baird Vice Oracle - Mrs. Wm. Jewell Past Oracle - Mrs. John Davis Recorder - Lena Hines Chancellor - Mrs. Ben Davis Marshal - Anna Steinhilber Inner Sentinel - Mary Bemis Outer Sentinel - Mrs. John Kinnburgh Receiver - Mrs. A. M. Hughes Organist - Mamie Henry ~Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Dec. 1899. Strawberry Point column |
M.W.A. The White Wood Camp, No. 156, held their election of officers last Thursday evening and elected the following officers: Venerable Consul - Wm. Jewell Worthy Advisor - Thos. Alderson Banker - Anson Wilder Clerk - L. C. Gardner Escort - Herbert Allen Watchman - Scott Sousley Sentry - A C. Smith Manager - Milo Dunsmore ~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 Dec. 1899. Strawberry Point column |
1902/03
Mystic Toilers, 1902 The Mystic Toilers held their installation of officers last Friday evening after which all sat down to an oyster supper. The following officers were installed: Pres. - C. D. Wolcott Vice. Pres. - Mrs. Bertha Allen Sec. - Herbert Allen Treas. - D. Whitlock Chaplain - Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper Correspondent - Mrs. Flora McKray Historian - Mrs. Mattie Hines Conductor - Mrs. Fannie Wolcott Guides - Mrs. Clara Matison, Mike Stelzmeller Inner Guard - Ezra McKray Outside Guard - Frank Thompson Managers - Joe Gladwin, Anson Cooper and Wm. Tracy Royal
Neighbors of America, 1902 Woodmen, 1902 Daughters of Rebekah, 1902 |
R.N.A. The R.N.A. lodge held their annual election of officers Wednesday evening and elected the following: Oracle - Mrs. Eva davis Vice Oracle - Mrs. Addie Little Recorder - Mrs. Ida Scofield Chancellor - Mrs. Ellen Nace Receiver - Mrs. Eva Appleby Marshal - Mrs. Mary Robbins Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Kate Helgerman Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Nellie Gardner Organist - Mrs. Liza Barker ~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1902. Strawberry Point column M.W.A. The M.W.A. held their yearly election of officers last Thursday evening. The following are the officers elected: V.C. - H. Allen W.A. - J. L. Holbert Clerk - L. C. Gardner Banker - A. Wilder Escort - T. Baldridge Watchman - A. Bowers Sentry - Frank Wood Manager - Geo. Dexter ~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Dec. 1902. Strawberry Point column Daughters of Rebekah, 1903 The following were elected at the last meeting of the Rebeccas as officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. W. Tracy, N.G. Mrs. W. Barker, V.G. Herb. Allen, Rec. Sec. W.W. Hoag, Fin. Sec. Will Tracy, Treas. I.O.O.F., 1903 A.O.U.W., 1903 Woodmen, 1903 |
~sources (if not otherwise indicated): Elkader Register, Thur., Dec. 12, 1901 (Strawberry Point column), Strawberry Point Mail-Press, December 18, 1902 and Elkader Register, Thur., 10 July 1902 (Strawberry Point column)
1903/1904
Daughters
of Rebekah Mystic Toiler |
Modern
Woodmen of America Order of the Eastern Star Royal Neighbors of America |
1905
Mystic Toilers At a special meeting of the Mystic Toilers last Friday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President - Herbert Allen Vice President - Mary Hines Secretary - H. Wing Treasurer - Lester Hines Correspondent - Emma Wing Historian - Anna Steltzmuller Conductor - Mattie Hines Chaplain - Rena Thompson Inside Guard - Frank Thompson Outside Guard - Mike Steltzmuler Guides - Bertha Allen, Flora McKray, Anson Cooper ~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Dec. 1904. Strawberry Point column Rebeckah Last Thursday evening Strawberry Point Rebeckah Lodge elected the following officers: Noble Grand - Lizzie Barker Vice Grand - Edna Miller Pollard Rec. Sec. - W. W. Hoag Fin. Sec. - J. Trezonia Treasurer - W. L. Barger ~Elkader Register, Thur., 08 Dec. 1904. Strawberry Point column A.O.U.W. The following officers of the A.O.U.W. have been elected for the coming year: M.W. - G. F. Wheeler Foreman - Geo. Devo Overseer - O. K. Whitlock Recorder - W. W. Hoag Financier - Chas. Chapmann Receiver - E. H. Hoag Guide - Geo. Haskins I.W. - A. Gleason O.W. - J. Jewell ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1904. Strawberry Point column R.N.A. The R. N. of A. No. 232 met last Thursday evening and elected the following officers: Oracle - Mrs. Ellen Beavers Vice Oracle - Mrs. Libbie Davis Recorder - Mrs. Ida Scofield Receiver - Mrs. Emma Hindal Chancellor - Mrs. Rena Thompson Marshal - Mrs. Clara Matison Inside Sentinel - Mrs. Anna Bowers Outside Sentinel - Mrs. Ida Hughes ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1904. Strawberry Point column |
M.W.A. The M.W.A. met last Thursday evening and elected the following officers: V.C. - L. A. Evans W.A. - Albert Smith Excellent Banker - B. B. Davis Clerk - L. Smith Watchman - W. Blanchard Sentry - J. Pfrommer Manager - L. C. Gardner Physician - F. H. Howard ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Dec. 1904. Strawberry Point column Industrial Club The Industrial Club met last Thursday with Mrs. W. O. Appleby and the following officers were elected: Pres. - M. Ella Sterns Vice Pres. - Mrs. G. H. Scofield Sec. - Mrs. F. C. Clover Treas. - Mrs. E. G. Whitehead ~Elkader Register, Thur., 19 Jan. 1905. Strawberry Point column Epworth League The Epworth League met with Mrs. Flack Tuesday evening and elected the following officers: Pres. - Earnest Fallows First Vice Pres. - Myrtle Cole Second Vice Pres. - Mrs. Billmeyer Third Vice Pres. - Fannie Marsh Fourth Vice Pres. - Mrs. Stamp Secretary - Maud Holbert Treasurer - G. W. Smith ~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 May 1905. Strawberry Point column Rebekahs At the election of Strawberry Point Rebekah Lodge last Thursday evening the following members were elected: Noble Grand - Edna Miller Pollard Vice Grand - Martha Hines Recording Secretary - W. W. Hoag Financial Secretary - Herbert Allen Treasurer - Liza Barker Installing Officer - Elizabeth Blake ~Elkader Register, Thur., 22 June 1905. Strawberry Point column |
1908
Epworth
League Misses Josephine Balluff, Lucy Frederick, and Genie
Preston and Mrs. Geo. Dexter were chosen delegates and
alternates for the convention to be held at West Union
May 25th, 26th and 27th. |
1910
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1911
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1917
Fair
Association Order of the Eastern Star Royal Neighbors of America |
Rebekahs Last Thursday evening the Rebekah lodge No. 34, of this place, installed the following officers: Noble Grand - Miss Leta Mitchell Vice Grand - Mrs. J. W. Adams Sec. - Mrs. W. H. Sackett Treas. - Mrs. Fred Tracy R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Lester Litt_ L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. W. L. Barker R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. D. Minkler L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. L. E. Hesner Warden - Mrs. L. S. Easton Conductor - Mrs. Joe Gladwin I.G. - Mrs. Julia Duerst O.G. - Mr. L. S. Easton ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 11 Jan. 1917. Strawberry Point column I.O.O.F. |
1918
Rebekah At their regular meeting last Thursday evening the Rebekah lodge elected the following officers: Noble Grand - Mrs. E. H. Sargent Vice Grand - Mrs. L. L. Easton Sec. - Mrs. L. Huntington Treas. - Fred Tracy ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 13 Dec. 1917. Strawberry Point column Order of the
Eastern Star Royal Neighbors of America Modern Woodmen of America |
Order of the Eastern
Star At the regular meeting of the O.E.S. last Friday evening the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Worthy Matron - Mrs. Harriet Hawood Assoc. Matron - Mrs. Anna Schoeppe Worthy Patron - Herman Axtell Sec. - Mrs. Belle Davis Treas. - Mrs. Alwida Howard Conductress - Mrs. Grace Esch Assoc. Conductress - Mrs. Frances Preston Marshall - Mrs. Fannie Gilchrist Chaplain - Mrs. Freda Smith Organist - Mrs. Anna Dorma Warden - Mrs. Emma Alderson Sentinel - Mrs. Ida Hughes Adah - Mrs. Ruth Clark Ruth - Mrs. Gertrude Coykendall Esther - Mrs. Bernice Treadwell Martha - Miss Ruby Sauerbry Electa - Mrs. Hannah Scofield ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 17 Jan. 1918. Strawberry Point column I.O.O.F. |
1919
Rebekahs The Rebekahs held their semi-annual installation of officers last Thursday evening, the following were installed: Nobel Grand - Mrs. Eva Easton Vice Grand - Fannie Gilchrist Secretary - Lettie Cree Treasurer - Fred Tracy Warden - Mrs. Edna Miller Conductor - Mrs. Zella Gladwin Inside Guard - Ernie Roberts Outside Guard - Alvert Ridihalgh R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Minnie Ridihalgh L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Eliza Barker R.S. to V.G. - Irene Hundington L.S. to V.G. - Ophelia Sargent Chaplain - Ellen Bowers ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 23 Jan. 1919. Strawberry Point columns The Rebecah's held their installation at the I.O.O.F. hall last Saturday evening. The officers are: Noble Grand - Mrs. Fannie Gilchrist Vice Noble Grand - Mrs. Ida Steward Secretary - Lettie Cree Treasurer - Flora Tray. ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 24 Jul. 1919. Strawberry Point column. |
I.O.O.F. The I.O.O.F. held their installation of officers in their hall last Saturday evening. The officers are: Noble Grand - J. C. Ludy Vice Grand - D. Minkler Secretary - A. Ridihalgh Treasurer - J. W. Adams ~Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 24 Jul. 1919. Strawberry Point column |
1920
I.O.O.F. |
Daughters of Rebekah Noble Grand - Mrs. Anna Peterson Vice Noble Grand - Mrs. Manie Tracy Past Noble Grand - Fannie Gilchrist Secretary - Mrs. Lettie Cree Treasurer - Fred Tracy Warden - Mrs. Edna Miller Conductress - Mrs. Dick Sargent Chaplain - Mrs. Ellen Bowers R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Eliza Barker L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Don Minkler R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Ida Steward L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Flora Tracy Inside Guardian - W. Cree Outside Guardian - Fred Tracy ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 July 1920. Strawberry Point column |
1921
Order of the Eastern
Star Last Friday evening in the Masonic Hall the O.E.S. installed the following officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Anna Dorman was the installing officer. Worthy Matron - Mrs. Anna Schoeppe Worthy Patron - C. A. Schoeppe Associate Matron - Mrs. Grace Esch Secretary - Mrs. Belle Davis Treasurer - Mrs. Harriet Harwood Conductor - Miss Ruby Sauerbry Associate Conductor - Mrs. Lenora Norris Chaplain - Miss Marie Scofield Marshal - Mrs. Flora Smith Adah - Mrs. Myrtle Eaton Ruth - Mrs. Hannah Scofield Esther - Mrs. Freda Smith Martha - Mrs. Gertrude Rawson Electa - Mrs. Frances Preston Warden - Mrs. Lillie Gill Sentinel - L. Thomas Organist - Miss Mae Peck ~Elkader Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1921. Strawberry Point column. |
Daughters of Rebekah Last Saturday evening in the I.O.O.F. hall occurred the installation of the Rebekah officers: Noble Grand - Mrs. Mary E. Tracy Vice Grand - Mrs. Celia Minkler Secretary - Mrs. Edna Miller Treasurer - Fred Tracy Warden - Mrs. Fannie Gilchrist Conductor - Mrs. Ophelia Sargent Chaplain - Mrs. Ellen Bowers Inside Guard - Don Minkler Outside (Guard ??) - Mrs. S. Guird Hendershot R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Liza Barker L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. S. Hendershot R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Flora Tracy L.S. to V.G - Mrs. Nerva Laity Organist - Mrs. Edna Miller ~Elkader Register, Thur., 21 July 1921. Strawberry Point columns I.O.O.F. |
1922
Order of the Eastern
Star At the regular meeting of the O.E.S. held last Friday evening at the Masonic Hall the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Installing Officer - Mrs. Anna Dorman Installing Marshal - Mrs. Flora Smith Officers
Installed: |
Rebekah At the I.O.O.F. hall last Saturday the Rebekah officers were installed, as follows: N.G. - Mrs. Celia Minkler P.G. - Mrs. Mary Tracy V.G. - Mrs. Luena Fleming Sec. - Mrs. Edna Miller Treas. - Fred Tracy Cond. - Mrs. Anna Peterson Warden - Mrs. Fannie Gilchrist Chaplain - Mrs. Ellen Bowers I.G. - Don Minkler O.G. - Ed. Hinsley R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Liza Barker L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Ophelia Sargent R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Flora Tracy L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Emma Ludy ~Elkader Register, Thur., 19 Jan. 1922. Strawberry Point column Rebekah The Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting last Thursday and installed the following officers for the coming six months. Mrs. Emma Hood, of this place, but formerly District Deputy of Independence was the installing officer. Grand Noble - Mrs. Anna Peterson Vice Grand - Mrs. Emma Duerst Secretary - Mrs. Edna Miller Treasurer - Fred Tracy Warden - Mrs. Fannie Gilchrist Chaplin - Mrs. Mary Hines Conductor - Mrs. Mary Hines Outside Guard - L. J. Peterson Inside Guard - Ernie Roberts R.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Belle Stamp L.S. to N.G. - Mrs. Ada Nichols R.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Susie Hensley L.S. to V.G. - Mrs. Hazel McLane ~Elkader Register, Thur., 27 July 1922. Strawberry Point columns |
1923
I.O.O.F. |
Modern Woodmen of
America At the I.O.O.F. Hall last Thursday the M.W.A. held their installation. L. W. Preston was the installing officer and W. L. Barker was installing escort. Those installed were: Consul - F. E. Tracy Adviser - Chas. Blanchard Banker - John Baldridge Clerk - R. C. Barnes Escort - Vern O'Neil Watchman - I. A. Bowers Sentry - Ray Alderson Trustee - J.S. Gill Trustee - M. G. Arnold Physician - F. H. Howard Physician - I. P. Howard ~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Jan. 1923. Strawberry Point column Royal Neighbors of America Last Thursday evening at the I.O.O.F. Hall the R.N. of A. held its installation. Mayme Opperman was the installing officer and Bertha Allen the ceremonial marshal. Those installed were: Oracle - Eva Balluff Past Oracle - Cora Eckart Vice Oracle - Bertha Allen Chancellor - Rose Moser Recorder - Ida Scofield Receiver - Mary Hines Marshal - Harriet Dunsmoor Inner Sentinel - Mattie Hines Outer Sentinel - Minnie Arnold Manager - William Baldridge Physician - F. H. Howard Musician - Edna Miller Faith - Ophelia Sargent Courage - Merle O'Neil Modesty - Kate Quinn Unselfishness - Martha Jordan Endurance - Mayme Opperman Ass't. Marshal - Francis Baldridge ~Elkader Register, Thur., 18 Jan. 1923. Strawberry Pont column |
1924
Modern
Woodmen of America |
Order of the Eastern
Star Last Friday evening the O.E.S. and their husbands enjoyed a six thirty dinner in the Masonic dining room after which the O.E.S. held their regular lodge meeting and installation of officers. Mrs. Anna Schoeppe was the Worthy Installing Officer and Hannah Scofield the Marshall. Following were the officers: W.M. - Mrs. Emma Alderson W.P. - Rev. W. W. Maxwell A.M. - Mrs. Cassie Fliehler Cond. - Mrs. Freda Smith Asst. Cond. - Mrs. Ella Mantz Sec. - Mrs. Belle Davis Treas. - Mrs. Harriet Harwood Chaplain - Mrs. Anna Dorman Marshal - Mrs. Fannie Gilchrist Warder - Miss Mayme Alderson Sentinel - Henry Fliehler Adah - Miss Ruby Kempe Ruth - Miss Grace Davis Esther - Mrs. Frances Preston Martha - Mrs. Dorothy Gill ~Elkader Register, Thur., 17 Jan. 1924. Strawberry Point column |
1925
Royal Neighbors of
America Last Wednesday evening the R.N.A held their regular meeting. Supper was served cafeteria style. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing. It is expected that the R.N.A. and M.W.A. will hold joint installation Wednesday evening Dec. 17th. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Oracle - Neighbor Lizzie Wareham Vice Oracle - Neighbor Edna Miller Recorder - Neighbor Mayme Opperman Receiver - Neighbor Cora Eckert Chancellor - Neighbor Ellen Bowers Marshal - Neighbor Anna Bowers Inner Sentinel - Neighbor Mattie Hines Outer Sentinel - Neighbor Leta Mitchell Manager - Neighbor Martha Halsted (Three-Year Term) Physicians - Neighbor Dr. F. H. Howard and Neighbor I. P. Howard Musician - Neighbor Florence Courtnage ~Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Dec. 1924 - Last Wednesday evening at the Kingsley Opera House occurred the installation of R.N.A. officers. The R.N.A. Oracle, Mrs. Kate Quinn called the meeting to order. Mrs. Libbie Davis was the installing officer and Mrs. Sophia Malone the ceremonial marshal. The officers installed were: Oracle - Mrs. Lizzie Wareham Past Oracle - Mrs. Kate Quinn Vice Oracle - Edna Miller Chancellor - Mrs. Ellen Bowers Recorder - Mrs. Mayme Opperman Receiver - Mrs. Cora Eckert Marshal - Mrs. Anna Bowers Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Mattie Hines Outer Sentinel - Miss Leta Mitchell Manager - Mrs. Martha Halsted Physician - Dr. I. P. Howard Asst. Marshal - Mrs. Liza Howard Faith - Mrs. Ophelia Sargent Courage - Mrs. Grace Duncan Modesty - Mrs. Mary Emerson Unselfishness - Mrs. Eva Duncan Endurance - Mrs. Nerva Alderson ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Jan. 1925. Strawberry Point column |
Modern Woodmen of
America Last Wednesday evening at the Kingsley Opera House the M.W.A. installed their officers. The installing officer was E. H. Sargent, while James Schofield was the installing escort. The installed officers were as follows: V.C. - Fred Tracy W.A. - Ray Alderson Banker - Chas. Blanchard Clerk - R. C. Barnes Escort - Lloyd Carpenter Manager - W. L. Barker Watchman - J. S. Gill Sentry - A. Bowers Physicians - F. H. Howard, I. P. Howard ~Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Jan. 1925. Strawberry Point column Order of the Eastern
Star |
1926
Royal Neighbors of
America Last Thursday evening at the auditorium the R.N.A. and their families held their installation of officers. Ellen Nace was the installation officer and Harriet Dunsmore the ceremonial marshal. The R.N.A. officers for the ensuing year are: Oracle - Lizzie Wareham Past Oracle - Katie Quinn Vice Oracle - Edna Miller Chancellor - Ellen Bowers Recorder - Mayme Opperman Receiver - Annie Bowers Inner Sentinel - Ida Hughes Outer Sentinel - Madge Nelson Manager - Will Bowers Physicians - Dr. F. H. Howard and Dr. J. P. Howard Organist - Katie Carrier Assistant Marshal - Liza Duncan Faith - Ophelia Sargent Courage - Hulda Osborne Modesty - Harriet Dunsmore Endurance - Ellen Nace ~Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Jan. 1926. Strawberry Point column Modern Woodmen |
Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) Mary Knight Chapter of the D.A.R. met with Mrs. Mertie Dexter last Wednesday. There were fourteen present. After the usual business was transacted the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Regent - Mrs. Jennie Lathrop Vice Regent - Belle Simmons Secretary - Leora Norris Registrar - Ruby Smith Historian - Miss Anna Story Chaplain - Mrs. Myrtle Welch The out of town guests present were Mrs. Mary Todd, Mrs. Ruby Smith and Miss Anna Story of Edgewood, Mrs. Myrtle Welch of Arlington, Mrs. Norma Horsefield of Oelwein and Miss Jordan and Mrs. Elwell of McGregor. A picnic dinner was served and a splendid time reported. ~Elkader Register, Thur., 13 May 1926. Strawberry Point column |
1927
Royal Neighbors of
America The installation services of the R.N.A. took place at the Davis auditorium last Wednesday. Mrs. Eva Balluff was the installing officer and Mrs. Bertha Allen the ceremonial marshal. Following are the officers: Oracle - Mrs. Effie Nelson Past Oracle - Lizzie Wareham Vice Oracle - Anna Bowers Chancellor - Ellen Bowers Recorder - Mayme Opperman Receiver - Martha Jordan Marshal - Rose Moser (pro tem) Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Ida Hughes Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Sarah Plagman Manager (3 years) - Mrs. Ellen Nace Musician - Mrs. Mary Hines Physician - Dr. Loeck (pro tem) Faith - Mrs. Lulu Everts Courage - Mrs. Charlotte Sherman Modesty - Mrs. Millie Shriver Endurance - Mrs. Emma Duerst Unselfishness - Miss Lucy Emerson ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1927. Strawberry Point column Modern Woodmen The installation services of the M.W.A. took place at the Davis auditorium last Wednesday. E. H. Sargent was the installing consul and Louie Gamm the installing escort. Following were the officers installed for 1927: Consul - F. E. Tracey Advisor - F. K. Dalton Banker - C. L. Blanchard Clerk - R. C. Barnes Escort - Cephus Malone Watchman - J. S. Gill Sentry - Wm. Baldridge Trustee, 3 yrs. - L. L. Hines ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1927. Strawberry Point column. |
Order of Eastern
Star Last Friday evening the O.E.S. held their regular meeting and the officers for the ensuing year were installed. Mrs. Anna Schoeppe was the installing officer and Mrs. Hannah Scofield the marshal. Following are the officers: Worthy Matron - Mrs. Cassie Fliehler Worthy Patron - H. J. Esch Assoc. Matron - Mrs. Ellen Mantz Sec. - Mrs. Belle Davis Treas. - Mrs. Harriet Harwood Conductress - Mrs. Nelle Moser Assoc. Conductress - Miss Grace Davis Chaplain - Mrs. Anna Dorman Marshal - Mrs. Grace Esch Organist - Mrs. Louise Gipper Ada - Mrs. Freda Smith Ruth - Miss Ruby Kempe Esther - Mrs. Herbeta Hutchinson Martha - Mrs. Gertrude Rawson Electa - Mrs. Emma Alderson Warder - Mrs. Anna Peterson Sentinel - J. L. Alderson ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 20 Jan. 1927. Strawberry Point column Fortnightly Club The members of the Fortnightly club commenced their years work Monday afternoon and met at the home of Miss Helen Buckley. The officers for the ensuing year are: Pres. - Mrs. Gertrude Rawson 1st Vice-Pres. - Miss Mary Davies 2nd Vice-Pres. - Mrs. Josie Wheeless Sec. - Mrs. Freda Smith Treas. - Mrs. Bessie Loeck ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 06 Oct. 1927. Strawberry Point column |
1928
Royal Neighbors of
America At the regular meeting of the R. N. of A., last Wednesday evening, the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: Oracle - Mrs. Ellen Nace Vice Oracle - Mrs. Sarah Plagman Chancellor - Mrs. Cora Eckert Recorder - Mrs. Edna Miller Receiver - Mrs. Martha Jordan Marshal - Mrs. Rose Moser Asst. Marshal - Mrs. Bertha Allen Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Ida Hughes Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Hulda Osbourne Managers - 3 years, Mrs. Frances Baldridge, two years Mrs. Mary Hines, one year Louie Gamm Musician - Mrs. Clara Steward Physicians - Dr. Dove, Dr. F. H. Howard, Dr. I. P. Howard ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 29 Dec. 1927. Strawberry Point column Last Wednesday evening the R.N.A. held an installation at the auditorium. The installing officer was Mrs. Mayme Opperman, and Mrs. Berth Allen was the ceremonial marshal: Oracle - Mrs. Ellen Nace Vice-Oracle - Mrs. Sarah Plagman Chancellor - Mrs. Cora Eckert Recorder - Mrs. Edna Miller Receiver - Mrs. Martha Jordan Marshall - Mrs. Rose Moser Asst. Marshall - Mrs. Bertha Allen Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Ida Hughes Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Hulda Osborne Manager, 3 years - Mrs. Frances Baldridge Manager, 2 years - Mrs. Mary Hines Manager, 1 year - Louie Gamm Organist - Mrs. Clara Steward Physicians - Dr. F. H. Howard, Dr. I. P. Howard, Dr. J. D. F. Dove Faith - Mrs. Nerva Alderson Endurance - Mrs. Ruth Smerud Unselfishness - Mrs. Josie Carnicle Courage - Miss Gertrude Carnicle Modesty - Mrs. Mary Emerson ~Clayton County Register, 19 Jan. 1928. Strawberry Point column |
Modern Woodmen of
America Last Wednesday evening the M.W.A. held an installation at the auditorium. E. H. Sargent was the installing consul and Louie Gamm the installing escort. V.C. - Fred E. Tracy W.A. - Fred K. Dalton Banker - Chas. Blanchard Escort - Cephus Malone Trustee - Wm. Baldridge Watchman - Omar Malone Sentry - Wm. Baldridge Physicians - Dr. F. H. Howard, Dr. I. P. Howard, Dr. J. D. F. Dove ~Clayton County Register, 19 Jan 1928. Strawberry Point column Rebekah Lodge |
1929
Royal Neighbors of
America The Royal Neighbors held their regular meeting in the I.O.O.F. Hall last Wednesday evening, installation of officers for the ensuing year took place. Mrs. Eliza Barker was the installing officer and Mrs. Bertha Allen the ceremonial marshal. The following are the officers: Oracle - Mrs. Anna Peterson Past Oracle - Mrs. Ellen Nace Vice Oracle - Mrs. Ada Nichols Chancellor - Mrs. Martha Halsted Recorder - Mrs. Mayme Opperman Receiver - Mrs. Martha Jordan Marshal - Mrs. Rose Moser Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Minnie Gamm Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Harriet Dunsmore Manager - Mrs. Louie Gamm Musician - Mrs. Clara Steward Assistant Marshal - Mrs. Bertha Allen Appointed Officers: Faith - Mrs. Lillian Lyons Courage - Mrs. Mary Hines Unselfishness - Mrs. Lizzie Wareham Endurance - Mrs. Nettie Oldfather ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 10 Jan. 1929. Strawberry Point column Modern Woodmen of
America Rebekah Lodge, No. 34 |
I.O.O.F. Thursday evening Strawberry Point York Lodge No. 75 I.O.O.F. Installed officers for 1929. L. L. Hines, District Deputy Grand Master, and E. H. Sargent, District Deputy Grand Marshal, installed the following: Past Noble Grand - Elmer Plagman Noble Grand - Bert Blanchard Vice Grand - John Tracy Secretary - L. L. Hines Treasurer - E. E. Bartlett Chaplain - M. F. Harwood Conductor - F. E. Tracy Warden - Ed. Donath Inner Guard - A. Bowers Outer Guard - Earl Nichols R.S. to N.G. - Charles Blanchard L.S. to N.G. - L. F. McLane R.S. to V.G. - J. C. Duerst L.S. to V.G. - S. Hendershot ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 31 Jan. 1929. Strawberry Pint column Daughters of the
American Revolution (D.A.R.) Rebekah Lodge, No. 34 |
1930
M.W.A. Whitewood Camp, M.W.A., held their regular meeting in the I.O.O.F. Hall last Thursday evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: V.C. - Fred E. Tracy Advisor - E. H. Sargent Clerk - L. Gamm Banker - Robert Alderson Escort - Arnold Baker Inside Sentry - Pete Hanson Outside Sentry - Frank O'Brien Trustee - L. L. Hines ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 12 Dec. 1929. Strawberry Point column Royal Neighbors of America Friendship Camp, No. 232, R.N.A., held their regular meeting Wednesday evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Oracle - Mrs. Eliza Barker Vice Oracle - Mrs. Ruth Smerud Recorder - Mrs. Florence Blanchard Receiver - Mrs. Grace Duncan Chancellor - Mrs. Martha Jordan Marshal - Mrs. Rose Moser Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Nerva Alderson Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Ann Sxully Physicians - Drs. F. H. Howard, I. P. Howard, W. J. Wilson Managers - (3 yrs.) John Tracy, (2 Yrs.) Mrs. Ellen Nace, (1 Yr.) Mrs. Hulda Osborne Musician - Mrs. Clara Steward ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 12 Dec. 1929. Strawberry Point column |
Order of the Eastern
Star Strawberry Point Chapter O.E.S., No. 86, met in the Masonic Temple Friday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Worthy Patron - Otto Abmeier Associate Matron - Mrs. L. Thomas Associate Patron - Robert Alderson Secretary - Mrs. L. Davis Treasurer - Mrs. C. W. Dorman Conductress - Mrs. C. McCarron Associate Conductress - Mrs. E. Waldron ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 19 Dec. 1929. Strawberry Point column Rebekah Strawberry Rebekah Lodge, No. 34, held their regular meeting i the I.O.O.F. hall Thursday and the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months: Noble Grand - Miss Wilberta Tracy Vice Grand - Mrs. Lizzie Wareham Secretary - Mrs. C. W. Dorman Treasurer - Fred E. Tracy Trustee - Mrs. Mayme Opperman ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 19 Dec. 1929. Strawberry Point column |
1932
Royal Neighbors of
America Last Wednesday evening the R.N. of A. held their regular meeting. Installation of officers took place, Mrs. Eva Balluff was the installing officer and Mrs. Bertha Allen the ceremonial marshal. Following are the officers: Oracle - Mrs. Eliza Barker Vice Oracle - Mrs. Ellen Nace Chancellor - Mrs. Martha Jordan Recorder - Mrs. Florence Blanchard Receiver - Mrs. Grace Duncan Marshal - Mrs. Rose Moser Assistant Marshal - Mrs. Ruth Smerud Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Hulda Osborne Managers - Mrs. Bertha Allen, for three years; Mrs. Mary Emerson, for two years Musican - Mrs. Clara Steward Faith - Mrs. Helen Muehlhausen Courage - Mrs. Lulu Everts Modesty - Mrs. Mary Emerson Unselfishness - Mrs. Ada Dillon Endurance - Miss Leta Mitchell Flag Bearer - Mrs. Eliza Storbeck Juvenile Director - Mrs. Lillian Lyons Captain of Degree Staff - F. E. Tracey ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 14 Jan. 1932. Strawberry Point column Rebekah Lodge #34 |
Order of the Eastern
Star Following a 6:30 dinner, the regular meeting of the O.E.S. was held at the Masonic Temple, Friday evening. After the degrees were conferred on the Misses Margaret and Dorothy Scofield, C. B. Moser in a few chosen words words presented the following past matrons with past matron's jewels, a gift from the chapter. The living Past Matrons are: Mrs. Flora Smith Mrs. C. W. Dorman Mrs. M. F. Harwood Mrs. H. J. Esch. Mrs. Wayne Coykendall, now of Cedar Rapids Mrs. F. J. Mantz Mrs. C. A. Schoeppe Miss Ruby Kempe Mrs. H. M. Fliehler Mrs. J. L. Alderson, now of Elgin, Ill Mrs. Ida Baird Rawson, of Lewiston, Idaho, who was a chapter member of Strawberry Point chapter No. 86. The
following officers were installed, Mrs. F J. Mantz,
installing officer and Mrs. C. B. Moser, marshal: |
1933
Royal Neighbors of
America Friendship Camp No. 232, R.N. of A. held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening. Installation of officers was done by Installing Officer, Mrs. Mayme Opperman, and Mrs. Bertha Allen as Ceremonial Marshal. Following are the officers installed: Oracle - Mrs. Eliza Barker Past Oracle - Mrs. Ellen Nace Vice Oracle - Mrs. Nerva Alderson Chancellor - Mrs. Martha Jordan Recorder - Mrs. Florence Blanchard Receiver - Mrs. Martha Halsted Marshal - Mrs. Rose Moser Asst. Marshal - Mrs. Ruth Smerud Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Lillian Lyons Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Lizzie Wareham Manager, 3 yrs. - Wm. Baldridge Manager, 2 yrs. - Mrs. Mary E. Hines Musician - Mrs. Clara Steward Flag Bearer - Mrs. Eliza Storbeck Courage - Mrs. Lulu Everts Unselfishness - Mrs. Lizzie Gienapp Juvenile Director - Mrs. Eva Balluff Captain of the Degree Staff - Fred E. Tracy ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 12 Jan. 1933. Strawberry Point column. Modern Woodmen of
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Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) The regular monthly meeting of Mary Knight Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual election of officers Wednesday. The officers elected are: Regent - Mrs. Amy Gleim Vice-Regent - Mrs. Leora Norris Secretary - Miss Mary Schofield Treasurer - Mrs. Ruth Gallentine Registar - Mrs. Dorothy Gill Historian - Mrs. Kate Hebron Chaplain - Mrs. Edith Matthews ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 May 1933. Strawberry Point column Rebekah Lodge |
1934
Modern Woodmen of
America STRAWBERRY POINT: The M.W.A. held their regular meeting Thursday evening in the I.O.O.F. Hall. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: V.C. - L. L. Hines Advisor - Peter Hanson Secretary - Lewis Gamm Banker - Charles Blanchard Escort - Winnie Barnes Trustee - G. R. Carrier ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 14 Dec. 1933 Royal Neighbors Friendship Camp No. 232, R.N. of A. held their regular meeting in the I.O.O. F. hall Wednesday evening, the Oracle, Eliza Barker, presided, The installation of officers for the year was held. Ellen Nace, a charter member, was the installing officer and Lillian Lyons, the ceremonial marshal. Following are the officers installed: Oracle - Eliza Barker Vice Oracle - Clara Dripps Past Oracle - Ellen Nace Chancellor - Martha Jordan Recorder - Florence Blanchard Receiver - Grace Duncan Marshal - Rose Moser Assistant Marshal - Ruth Smerud Outer Sentinel - Hulda Osborne Manager, 2 years - Lizzie Wareham Faith - Clara Steward Modesty - Irene Quinlan Unselfishness - Lizzie Gienapp Flag Bearer - Eliza Storbeck Juvenile Director - Mildred Grove Captain of the Degree Staff - F. E. Tracy ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 11 Jan. 1934 |
Order of the Eastern
Star Strawberry Point: Strawberry Point chapter No. 86, O.E.S., held installation of officers Friday evening. Mrs. Ellen Mantz was the installing officer; Mrs. Grace Eaton, installing marshal; Mrs. Lillian Gill, installing Chaplain; and Mrs. Louise Gipper, installing organist. The following officers were installed: Worthy Matron - Mrs. Martha McCarron Worthy Patron - M. F. Harwood Associate Patron - C. B. Moser Secretary - Mrs. Belle Davis Treasurer - Mrs. Anna Dorman Conductress - Mrs. Hannah Blanchard Associate Conductress - Mrs. Elsie Buls Chaplain - Mrs. Cassy Fliehler Marshal - Mrs. Louisa Gipper Adah - Mrs. Bess Thomas Ruth - Miss Helene Harwood Esther - Mrs. Edith Matthews Martha - Miss Margaret Scofield Electa - Mrs. Nelle Phelps Warder - Mrs. Nellie Moser Sentinel - Dr. H. M. Eaton ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 18 Jan. 1934 Modern Woodmen of America Strawberry Point: Whitewood Camp No. 156, Modern Woodman of America, held its regular meeting Thursday evening. Installation of officers was held. The installing Consul was Charles L. Blanchard, and the installing Escort was Lewis Gamm. Following are the officers installed: Venerable Consul - Lester L. Hines Advisor - Peter Hanson Banker - Chas. L. Blanchard Escort - Winnie Barnes Trustees - F. E. Davis, 3 years; Glint Carrier, 2 years Watchman - Robert Osborne Sentry - George Kramer Physician - Dr. F. H. Howard Secretary - Lewis Gamm was appointed camp secretary on Sept. 1, 1933, by the executive council of the society. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 25 Jan. 1934 |
1935
M.W.A. STRAWBERRY POINT: The M.W.A. held their regular meeting Thursday evening and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: V.C. - L. L. Hines Advisor - Peter Hanson Banker - Charles Blanchard Inner Sentinel - George Kramer Outer Sentinel - Robert Osborne Trustee - Frank Alderson ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 13 Dec. 1934 Royal Neighbors of America STRAWBERRY POINT: The R.N. of A. held its regular meeting in the I.O.O.F. hall on Wednesday evening. The following officers for the ensuing year were elected: Oracle - Mrs. Clara Dripps Vice Oracle - Mrs. Eva Balluff Past Oracle - Mrs. Eliza Barker Chancellor - Mrs. Martha Jordan Recorder - Mrs. Florence Blanchard Receiver - Mrs. Duncan Marshal - Mrs. Clara Steward Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Kate Hennessy Outer Sentinel - Mrs. Hulda Osborne Manager 3 yrs. - Mrs. Ida Opperman Physicians - Drs. Howard, Hotz, Creswell Musician - Mrs. Beulah Tucker ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 13 Dec. 1934 |
Boy Scouts of
America Strawberry Point: Boy Scout Troop No. 36 was re-organized Monday evening in the rooms over the Union Bank and Trust company, the charter having expired two years ago. There were twenty-four Scouts present. The Rev. James P. Gable was chosen Scoutmaster, and troop commanders are George E. Dunfrund, Ed D. Springer, Willis Magdefrau, and Arthur Olson. Patrol leaders are Horace Talcott, Marvin Lundt and Edgar Nodurft. Horace Talcott is scribe. Meetings will be held every Friday evening. ~Clayton County Register, Thur., 28 Feb. 1935 |
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Rebekah Lodge Strawberry Point Rebekah Lodge No. 34 installed the following officers Thursday evening. Mrs. Belle Stamp was District Deputy President, and Mrs. Bertha Davis was Marshal. The following are the officers: Noble Grand - Mrs. Emily Cunliffe Vice Grand - Mrs. Belle Stamp Secretary - Mrs. Anna Dorman Treasurer - Miss Wilberta Tracy Warden - Mrs. Nelle Phelps Conductor - Mrs. Addie Little Chaplain - Mrs. Mary E. Tracy Right Support to Noble Grand - Miss Lizzie Wareham Left Support to Noble Grand - Mrs. Grace Duncon Right Support to Vice Grand - Mrs. Mary Hines Left Support to Vice Grand - Mrs. Emma Duerst Outside Guard - Wm. Schultz Inside Guard - A. J. Stamp Musician - Mrs. Adah Nichols ~Clayton County Register, 15 Jan. 1936 Order of the Eastern Star Strawberry Point chapter No. 86, O.E.S., held their installation of officers Monday evening. Mrs. Harriet Harwood was installing officer; Mrs. Maud Springer, Installing marshal, and Mrs. Anna Dorman, chaplain. The officers installed were: Worthy Matron - Mrs. Hannah Blanchard Worthy Patron - George E. Dunfrund Associate Matron - Mrs. Lucille Dunfrund Associate Patron - Ed Springer Secretary - Mrs. Belle Davis Treasurer - Mrs. Anna Dorman Conductress - Mrs. Elsie Buls Associate Conductress - Miss Dorothy Scofield Chaplain - Mrs. Martha McCarron Adah - Mrs. Helene Alderson Ruth - Mrs. Grace Esch Esther - Miss Joyce Preston Martha - Mrs. Helen Busboom Electa - Miss Ruby Kemp Marshal - Mrs. Bess Thomas Pianist - Mrs. Louise Gipper Warder - Mrs. Ellen Mantz Sentinel - Otto Abmeier A Past Matron's pin was presented to Mrs. Nellie Moser. ~Clayton County Register, 22 Jan. 1936 |
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