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THE AMERICAN WAR MOTHERSThe American War Mothersis a National organization, and originated in 1917, from the Food Conservation Clubs of World War I. Alice French, of Indianapolis, Indiana, founded it by soliciting Mothers of servicemen to form a club, known as “The War Mother’s.” On September 29, 1917, 200 mothers met in Indianapolis, to organize the first chapter. In August, 1918, the first convention was held, and a National Constitution and By-laws was adopted. Alice French was elected the first president. The adopted Constitution provided: that to be eligible for membership a mother must be a citizen of the United States; the blood mother of a serviceman or woman, during World War I. The American War Mothers was incorporated by a Special Act of Congress on February 24, 1925, and was given a Congressional Charter. The Charter was amended, by an act from Congress, in 1942 to include the Mothers of World War 2. In June 1953, another amendment went to Congress for approval to include all mothers of service personnel of all wars. The objectives of the organization are: to keep alive, and develop, the spirit that prompted World service; maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service; assist andfurther any patriotic work; inculcate a sense of individual obligation to our country, state, and community; work for the welfare of the armed forces; assist within our ability, the men and women who served,were wounded, or incapacitated in wartime; foster and promote understanding and friendship between America and her allies. In 1926, The American War Mother’s was granted the privilege of raising over the Capitol of the United States, their service banner of World War I. It is the only emblem that is ever flown there beneath the “Stars and Stripes.” Since 1925, the War Mothers has been in charge of the services at the “Tomb of the Unknown” in Arlington Cemetery each Mothers Day. Missouri has 30 American War Mothers Chapter in the State. There are five Veterans Hospitals in the State in which the chapter members can do personal volunteer work, or the chapters may send financial assistance to the State Hospital Fund to be distributed by the V.A.V.S. representatives, also a lot of mothers serve hours and hours of volunteer work in the hospitals. Missouri has had one National President, Mary L. Brewer, of Rolla, Missouri, and at the present time, Missouri has a first vice-president, Ethel Rubick, of Kansas City, who will be the 1981-1982 National president. Chillicothe Chapter, No. 23, American War Mothers was organized May 12, 1943, by Mrs. Olive Fay, and assisted by Mrs. Elva Patrick, of Brookfield. Mrs. Fay was elected the first president, and Mrs. Esther Mace was the first vice-president. There were 103 charter members. Some of the chapter presidents have been: Olive Fay, Esther Mace, Winnifred Boehner, Era Barnes, Georgia Butler, Laura Kesler, Nina Barnes, Mabel Mergenthal, May Archer, Gertie Wilson, Nellie Cox, Rosa Smith, Agnes Slee, Cora Miller, Dora Vorbeck, and others. Helen Roath is the 1980-1981 president. Eligible new members are always welcome. -- Cora Miller AUTUMN LEAVES CLUBThe Autumn Leaves Club was organized October 16, 1967, for the purpose of providing Senior Citizens, over sixty, an opportunity to enrich their lives and to participate in programs and activities of the community. Seventy-eight names were signed as charter members, with Mrs. Harold Inman as the first president. She served two years. W. H. Hamilton was honored at the first birthday party as having been the most useful member. He was responsible for getting many of the merchants to offer discounts. The ministers have been devoted to the organization and bring a message each meeting day. They are extended an invitation to the Christmas party and luncheon. Various church groups and Extension Clubs furnished cup cakes or cookies for the first four years to supplement the sack lunches. In 1972 the Salvation Army provided rooms and helped to equip a craft center for senior citizens. Seventy people attended the open house and soon many classes were in progress, such as knitting, ceramics, candle making, egg carton craft, etc. The VFW Hall was the first meeting place for the club, rent free. When the building became unavailable in 1972 a move was made to Park View Heights. Birthday Anniversaries and Christmas meetings were usually held at the American Legion. Autumn Leaves Club has participated in many community projects: quilt to Historical Society, quilt and bake sale benefit for Coburn Building, donations to cancer, heart, kidney, Peter Pan, gifts and visitation to nursing homes. During the early 70’s, the club served an active role selling shares and memberships for OATS bus. Carnations are taken to hospitalized members and cards are sent. In case of death of a member a red rose is taken to the family. Also a memorial is held at club. There’s no “generation gap” nor lack of variety when it comes to good entertainment. Examples are: Sunday School Kindergarten Classes, grade schools, three generation family group, foreign exchange students, church groups, barber shop fiddlers, attorneys, travelog slides and films. Mrs. Iva McDaniel, born September 7, 1878, and Edith Stone, born September 9, 1883, are the two oldest mothers. M. H. Melton, born November 14, 1878, and Jarrott Whyte, born March 5, 1886, are the oldest fathers. Mr. Whyte has a perfect attendance record for 1980. Mrs. Stone and Mr. Melton are charter members. He has not been able to attend recently. The club’s second president was Mrs. Fred McCullough who served three years. Mrs. Charles McCarthy was president during 1973 and 1974, and William F. McCarthy 1975 and 1976. Mrs. McCullough was again elected and is still serving. Other officers now serving are: 1st Vice - Mrs. Jarrott Whyte; 2nd Vice - LaVee Barnes; Secretary - Mrs. Archie Campbell; Treasurer - J. W. Moore; Corresponding Secretary - Melba Williams; Program Chairman - Mrs. J. W. Tucker; Hostess - Mrs. John Tolle; Hospitality - Miss Faye Long. The Autumn Leaves Club is looking forward to helping Charter Members, Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Thurman, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. They were married December 24, 1905. “Autumn Leaves” was one of the many poems written by John Hoyt, a long time member of Autumn Leaves. -- Ethel McCullough INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS THE AVALON LODGE NO. 428 AND REBEKAH NO. 855 The Rebekah Lodge as used today, was built and used by the IOOF Lodge No. 428 in the late 1800’s. The Avalon Rebekah Lodge No. 855 was started May 12, 1954. The following were charter members: Doris Bowes, Alta Dust, Flossie Keeler, Eliza Osgood, Ruth Osgood, Minnie Hoyt, Earl Osgood, Mary Dott Lisenby, Daisy Pennington, Lois Mantzey, Frances Mitchell, Grace Van Eaton, Dorthy Beever, Mary Foxworthy, Alma Runge, Edith May, Inez Davis, Minnie Duncan, Addie Mace, Bert Hoyt, C. L. Foxworthy, Theresa Denker, Jeanette Hussey, Frances Deardorff and June Clute. (A man can belong to the Rebekah’s but a woman can’t belong to the Odd Fellows) Along about the early 1950’s the Odd Fellows started failing but the Rebekah’s started to slowly build the Lodge back up. The first year or so they didn’t have a kitchen or rest room or even an outside one. The school cafeteria was across the street in the building which is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Watson. It was used for social activities of the Lodge members, work was started to fix the building. Chili suppers were held, members sold cards, and had bake sales to raise money. All work was done by the members. Things were slow but some progress was made. Major improvements that had been made in the past twenty-five years have been: tiled floor downstairs, painted walls, two rest rooms, put in city water, a new gas furnace downstairs, painted and roofed the building, new curtains, storm windows upstairs, good used refrigerator and electric stove downstairs, tables, folding chairs and a lot of other necessary items. Those that use the Lodge Hall are: Livingston Co. Coon Hunters, Cemetery Association, Township Board, County and School elections. It is rented for showers and family gatherings, and used to serve families when there is a funeral near by, Avalon Busy Bee’s 4-H put their display in the windows and use the lawn for local achievement. The Rebekah’s meet two times each month every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Members of Rebekah Lodge as of January 1980: Annabelle Bachman, Etha Barnhart, Lucy Bennett, Doris Bowes, Nellie Bowes, Reba Burnside, Geraldine Figg, Lorene Garber, Tabitha Gilbert, Anna Houston, Doris Hussey, Julia Hussey, Alta Johnson, Eliza Osgood, Ruth Osgood, Virginia Pilcher, Mina Russell, Myri Teasley and Lois Jones. 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