NOTE TO MR. ALLEN W. DULLES FROM HAZEL RUE SCOTT

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• Publication Date: January 1, 1960
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YEAR BOOK
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DEDICATION
With pride we gratefully dedicate this 1959 Year Book to the Mothers who give much precious
time and love to the men and women patients In the Veterans Hospitals, who have given them
best to our country. To the Volunteer Workers, God love and bless them.
THE HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
Friendship's House is made of Gold, It's in the City of the Heart,
Its doors are open wide. Where stars shine all year through,
And Love and Trust and Happiness For Friendship's House is built of Gold
Are ever found inside. By precious Friends like You.
Anon.
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DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mrs. Lee C. Scott
Year Book Editor
Blue Star Mothers of America
4421 - 4th Road North
Arlington, Virginia
Greetings and best wishes to the Blue Star Mothers of America.
Your devotion to the welfare of our hospitalized veterans is an expression of
those humanitarian principals which are an essential part of the American heritage.
May your good work continue.
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RICHARD M. NIXON, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mrs. Lee C. Scott
Year Book Editor
Blue Star Mothers of America
4421 4th Road, North
Arlington, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Scott :
Since my own mother is an active mem-
ber, it is always a particular pleasure to
extend my greetings to the Blue Star
Mothers of America.
The vital service you are performing
in bringing to -Americans the meaning
of good citizenship, as well as the steady
progress you have made in hospital ser-
vice programs and the other valuable con-
tributions you make to the community,
mark this year as another one of out-
standing achievement for you.
With every good wish for continued
success in the important work you are
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
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SENATOR ALEXANDER WILEY OF WISCONSIN
Sponsor for our National Charter Bill "S1315" and loyal friend of Blue Star Mothers of America.
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GREETINGS
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
Best Wishes for a successful Convention
CHAPTER No. 4, SHARPSVILLE, PA.
Ida Alderman Dorothy Flynn
Co-Chmn. Convention Chmn.
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MRS. DOROTHY FLYNN, 1959 CONVENTION CHAIRMAN AT LEFT.
MRS. IDA ALDERMAN, CO-CHAIRMAN AT RIGHT.
Pa. Department extends a friendly
salute and greetings to members of the
National family whose support and co-
operation have made it possible for the
National leadership to achieve so many
notable successes. We are proud to
know you have used, your great talents
in the interest of all, and may we continue
to have the benefit of your counsel and
judgment.
I am, deeply grateful to the Dept. mem-
bership and my associates for the con-
fidence they have placed in me and I
pledge my whole hearted support and
the best that'is in me if God wills it so.
Pa. Department President
Mrs. Gertrude McCullough
Norfolk, Virginia
February 27, 1959
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SUMNER G. WHITTLER, ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, WASH., D. C.
Mrs. Lee C. Scott
Year Book Editor
Blue Star Mothers of America
4421 4th Road North
Arlington, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Scott :
No American displays greater evidence
of gratitude for those who fought to
defend our nation than the fine men and
women who visit our VA hospitals as
volunteer workers.
The Blue Star Mothers of America
in many sections of the country have
given abundant proof of their dedicated
service to our hospitalized veterans.
May your good work continue.
Sincerely,
Sumner G. Whittier
Administrator
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DEPARTMENT OF
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MRS. ESTHER BOEHLES, PRESIDENT OF DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN
NATIONAL HOSPITAL CHAIRMAN
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DEPARTMENT OF
WISCONSIN
MRS. ESTHER fOEHI,F.S PRESJ)ENT OF DEPARTMENT OF N ATIONAI, HOSPITAL. CHAIRMAN
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NATIONAL BOARD MEETING AT CONRAD HILTON HOTEL, CHICAGO, ILL.
Esther Boehles, Dorothy Flynn, Etta Drayton, Ann Cluinfoot, Nellie Leonhard, Bernice McDougall, Ann Gale, Nettie
Ludwig, Nat'l. Pres., Esther Beer, Evelyn Bednar, Juanita Reeves, Great Peacock, Audrey Wuerthele, Eva Johnsten.
ST. CASIMIR NO. 7 PICNIC AT WATERTOWN, WIS.
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NETTIE LUDWIG, PAST NAT'L PRESIDENT, ANN GALE
At the Gen. Chas. King Post of the American Legion a reception, supper, and dancing was held to
honor the National President. Greetings and gifts came from many patriotic organizations.
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN
1 was elected President of the State of
Wisconsin at the Convention held at the
Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, on August
19, 1958.
On August 29,
Riverside Theatre
two days at the
September.
1958, worked at the
for Heart Drive and
Downer Theatre in
Extended Greetings to the WAR
MOTHERS in September, at which time
Mrs. Gale and myself were guests at
their dinner for the National President,
Nettie Ludwig. The Glee Club also
sang for them.
At my first State meeting in Septem-
ber, Mr. John Roach, spoke to us about
the St. Nicholas Guild. The Milwaukee
Public Welfare, Service Officers, Wel-
fare Chairman and other Social Agencies
submitted their list, of needy Veterans
families to the Veterans' Service Center.
Several of our Blue Star Mothers
helped with the wrapping of gifts. The
Chapters sent money to the Center and
we collected food for the baskets which
were distributed at Christmas time.
In October I attended the State meeting
and card party and the National Con-
vention in Florida. We went by bus and
stayed at the beautiful Deauville Hotel.
Left for Washington, D. C. November
7th. Arrived at Hazel Rue Scott's home
on Sunday. We stayed at a motel near
Mrs. Scott's home. On Monday, went to
Washington, D. C. Our National
President, Mrs. Ludwig, attended the
Women's Conference and later we met
her and went to the Veteran's Admini-
stration Building where we met Mr.
Parks and Mr. Mayer. They gave us
some advice and were pleased we took
time out to pay them a visit. They thanked
the Blue Star Mothers for the wonderful
work we are doing in the various hos-
pitals, and to keep tip the ~ ; xxi work.
Then we went to the Senate Building
with Mrs. Ann Gale, where -lie had an
interview with Senator Wiley and Senator
Proxmire, of Wisconsin, to ,ec about
our Charter. The Charter sussed the
Senate and was approt ed as O. K_. and has
been sent to Lower Ilouse.
November 11, went with Na! onal Pre-
sident, to Arlington Cemetery to place
the wreaths at the Torah of the Unknown
Soldiers. There are now th,ct of such
tombs. One wreath was pk co1 by the
National President, Mrs. Ludwig and
Mrs. Gale, and the other was )laced by
Mrs. Meyer of Ohio and N - s. Scott.
Mrs. Bednar and myself stood guard
with our National Flag ands3.aaier. The
Blue Star Mothers were to first to
place the wreaths ; tha Pres:d+_ tt of the
United States also placed a wreath.
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STATE OFFICERS AT TOMAH, WIS.
Esther Boehles, Pres., Emma Maikowski, Past Pres., Ann Czerniscz, Past Patri-
otic Instructor, Ann Gale, Chm. for Tomah Hospital, Margaret Mueller, Past
Pres., and Chinn. for Downey, Ill. Hospital, Mary Borowski, Past Pres. Boehles
Chapter.
At 11 o'clock Mrs. Bednar and myself
were in the procession in posting of
Flags and Banners of the different or-
ganizations. The United States Army
Rand furnished the music. The proces-
-,ion of the United States Naval Academy
Choir sang their beloved theme, Holy,
holy, Holy.
Worked at the Riverside Theatre for
the Will Rogers Heart Drive.
Went to the Veterans Memorial Build-
ing to attend a meeting-there were
about 35 Blue Star Mothers attending
this meeting on business and Social
'ccurity.
At Christmastime, our Chapters donated
100.00 for canteen hooks that are dis-
tributed through the hospital on Christ-
mas Eve.
Went to a Luncheon at Wood Hospital
and was honored by Mr. Firman, the
manager. Once a year they have a
Luncheon for the V.A.V.S. Represent-
atives and Alternates of the different
organizations. So far this year, I have
worked about 200 hours in Hospital work.
On Mondays we have two groups-one
from Oconomowoc and the other from
Milwaukee who go there twice a month
:uxl on Tuesdays there are eight of our
Mothers who go out to Wood. Also
Chapter 21 has four Mothers who work
:,very week at Wood and do a wonderful
job.
In January I was present and partici-
pated in five installations and in February
also attended a Luncheon at one of the
Chapters, honoring the new President
going into office.
Worked at the Arena for the Polio
Drive on January 9th and 17th; in all,
84 mothers worked in the two-day col-
lection and took in over $700.00, which
was under the direction of Ann Gale of
the Polio Board. Our Mothers looked so
beautiful in their white uniforms.
In Ferbuary, attended the National
Board meeting held at the Conrad Hilton
Hotel, in Chicago. I went with one bus
load of boys from Wood whom we took
to the Miller Theatre to see the plays.
March State Meeting and Card party;
attended a U.A.V. dinner honoring Cir-
cuit Judge Myron Gordon with Mrs. Gale
and the National Pres., Mrs. Ludwig;
also went with the Glee Club to sing at a
program at Wood on Good Friday.
April-State card party at the Electric
Company, which is held once a year and
attended the State Meeting.
Was invited to a reception for the
United Spanish War Veterans National
President with Mrs. Weber.
The Jerome Boehles Chapter No. 17
was hostess at a dinner for the Past
President Club held at Nino's Steak
House.
Sent Greetings to the Gold Star Moth-
ers at Stevens Point for their State Con-
vention.
In May, took a bus tour to Downing
Hospital and we left 500 lbs. of cookies,
150 records. At Research Hospital, we
left $10.00 for Canteen books and some
records. Had dinner at the Swifts Pack-
ing House and then went to Chicago.
Mothers' Day program at the Eagles
Club was very beautiful and so were the
Mothers in their white uniforms. We
have had this pageant for nine (9) years
under the direction of Ann Gale.
The Glee Club sang at Forest Home
Cemetery the morning of the 24th of
May at the grave of Carl Zeidler and
Billy Mitchell. In the evening went to
Wood with our Colors and Banners for
the "Salute to the Dead." The Glee Club
was the honored chorus at the Veterans
Cemetery. The 30th of May in the Parade
some of the Mothers rode in Army trucks.
Attending a Banquet of St. Hedwig's
Chapter, held at the Elks' Club honoring
Rev. Father Frank. Helped serve coffee
and cake at a V.A.V.S. meeting which
the Blue Star Mothers sponsored.
June I went to Jackson, Michigan
Convention with the National President
Mrs. Ludwig, Mrs. Gale and Mrs. Bednar
and was honored as a guest as the Nat-
ional Hospital Chairman.
Sent Greetings to the American Dis-
abled Veterans at Neenah, Wis., Purple
Heart at Waukesha; the Veterans of
Foreign Wars at Wausau; United Span-
ish War Veterans at Manitowoc; Am-
vets Auxiliary at Green Bay; Catholic
War Veterans at Wisconsin Rapids and
our own Blue Star Mothers in the State
of Ohio and California. Brought Greetings
to the Women's Relief Corps in Milwau-
kee and the D.A.V. at Watertown, Wis-
consin.
The Glee Club sang at Fredonia for
Flag Day. The different Chapters took
part with their Flags and Banners as
did the State Department.
The Picnic at Watertown was a success
for the State Department, also for Water-
town Chapter 22.
Some of our Mothers worked at the
U.S.O. making sandwiches. Mrs. Gale
was in charge for the Inland Sea Opera-
tion. I worked three days. A total of
300 hours was given by all Chapters.
Was at a luncheon for the National
President at Wood; in the evening a
Reception was given at King Post for
her, at which time St. Hedwig's Chapter
gave a lovely "High-Low bed" for Wood.
Went to Tomah U.S.V.S. Mental Hos-
pital and home for a Carnival, took about
297 gifts with us, some small, some large
and we had the Bean bag game. It was
a nice day. On the way hack, stopped at
Baraboo to spq the Circus recently com-
pleted by the Wisconsin Historical Society
and we were the guests of Mr. Klein and
his theatre at Baraboo. Also at the River-
side Theatre for Cerebral Palsey Drive,
Heart and Polio Drives.
Took bus trip to King, Wisconsin ; we
had a lovely trip and there were 28
ladies taking part. This is the State Home
and Hospital for Veterans.
August 7th and 8th is Tag Day, of
which we are going to buy a gift for
Wood; also a Carnival for which we
have 1300 gifts. We will again have the
Bean Bag Booth. Friday, the 24th, we
attended a meeting of the Veterans Cen-
ter, a very important meeting in regard
to the loss of our valuable Center.
Respectfully submitted,
Esther Boehles
President
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MEMORIAL
"I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Where is Death's
sting? Where, I'll have no weight, and tears no bitterness:
Grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me."
IN DEFERENCE TO ALL GOLD STAR PARENTS IN LOVING MEMORY OF BLUE STAR MO' g 21t
And Specifically To EVA FULLER
Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Thinnes, Milwaukee, Wis., who lost
their son, Arthur Ray, on the S. S. Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 1941,
at Pearl Harbor.
His Aunt, Seraphine l.ygia Hoffman
Who passed away January 8, 1959
Chapter No. 20, Eric, Pa
Faye Manross, .'residci
BLUE STAR MOTHERS
Edith Brandenburg--Rodger Young No. 28, Dayton, Ohio
Stella Foltz-l. Fawcett: No. 42, Van Wert, Ohio
Ruby Day-Willoughby No. 5, Willoughby, Ohio
Helen Sabel--Willoughby No. 5, Willoughby, Ohio
Marie Piquette Willo?u.ghby No. 5, Willougmby, Ohio
Mildred Shulgrove-Gilbert Oxley No. 7, Flint, Michigan
VETERANS
In Memory of
Robert Eugene Kindel--Phoenix Chapter No. 1, Phoenix, Ariz,
Col. Ted Tucker-Lake Shore Chapter No. 38, Willoughby, Ohio
"AT THE TOMB, ARLINGTON NATIONAL. CEMETERY, NOV. 11. 1958"
Evelyn Bednar, Ann Cale, Nettie Ludwig, National President, Esther Roebles.
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NE:ITlE LUUWIC, PLAC-'ES THE' WREATH.
L corts : Ann Sine Gale, Past Nat'l. Pres., Hazel Rue Scott, Pant Nat'l. Pres., Margaret Meyers, Nat'l. Gold Star
Mother, Chmn., Evelyn Bednar, Nat'l. Fin. Sec'y carried the Flag and Esther Boehles, Gold Star Mother and Nat'l
1 lospital Chinn. carried the Blue Star Banner. Five Mothers from Lima, Ohio formed a background for the ceremony.
()1-J 1()PLACES A WREATH
Margaret Meyers, Gold Star Mother with two Lt. sons buried in Arlington places a wreath at the "Tomb" accompa-
'iied by Past Nat'l. Pres..Hazel Rue Scott. Mrs. Meyers is the president of Columbus No. 6, Columbus, Ohio.
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WISCONSIN MOTFIF:IIS VISIT VI,,T'S HOSPITAL AT KING, Wis.
Wisconsin Department
CARNIVAL AT TOMAH, WIS.
These Milwaukee Mothers traveled 600 miles round trip to take gifts, games and good cheer to the veterans at J c,mah. ;:,her
Boehles, National Hospital Chairman, Ann Gale, Past National Pres., Nettie Ludwig, Nat'l Pres., Marv Rorow ki, 11. l r,.s.
Boehles Chapter, Margaret Mueller, Past State Pres., Emma Maikuwski, Past State Pres., and Ann t , rniscz, fast r; ,ic
Instructor.
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kOBERT GILI.'41,_1: No. 1-7, v11LW iUK1,:E, AV1 .
his Chapter Honored their own inembf r. Nethr Ludwig, with a recepti, ai upon her return iron Florida, having t-en
installed as National b'resident.
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SIX PRESIDENTS AND CHILDREN HONORING OUR TWO DECEASED PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT;. A DDA
HARRIS, FLINT, MICA., IVAH JONES, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA.
ST. HEDWIGS NO. 5, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Angeline Nowicki, President and Officers.
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A BEAUTIFUL AFGHAN MADE BY MRS. MARY ATKIELSKI
A member of St. Casimirs Chapter and an invalid for over a year made this lovely gift for the ho:.-
pital patients. Her first trip in over a year was made to see this presentation. Nettie Ludwig and An:i
Gale admiring the afghan made while the donor was in a wheel chair or in bed.
Milwaukee,
We held our Christmas party in con-
juction with our Installation and had
the honor of being installed by our Na-
tional President, Nettie Ludwig and Na-
tional Legislative Chairman P.N.P., Anti
Gale. Four other National Officers were
present, plus the State Department Drill
Team and mothers from other chapters.
We served a buffet supper and exchanged
Christmas gifts with members.
We meet every first Thursday of the
month. The birthday mothers of the
month treat with cake and coffee after the
meeting and cards are played.
Wisconsin State Department (:Ice Club
is represented by four of our members.
With several of the mothers, we attend
the State Department meetings, contribute
to the Christmas Party and Carnival at
the V.A. Hospital, Woods, Wisconsin,
Work at the U.S.O. Carnival and Tag
Day. Attend functions such as: Massing
of colors at the V.A. Hospital; Memorial
Day services at Forest Home and Holy
Cross Cemeteries; Memorial Day Parade;
trip to V.A. Hospitals at Downey, Hines
and Research in Illinois ; King, Wiscon-
sin ; Flag Day Celebration at Fredonia,
Wisconsin; picnic at Watertown, Wis-
consin.
Presented an afghan made by our
mother to the V.A. Hospital.
When a mother passes on to eternity,
we display our flag and banner by the
casket and hold memorial services.
Respectfully submitted,
Louise Reshel, President
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>'I'. HEDWIGS NO. 5, PRESENTS A HI-LOW BED TO WOOD VA HOSPITAL
An entirely handicapped patient is enjoying this adjustable bed given to the hospital by the National President's Chapter in her
honor. Chatting with the veteran are Nettie Ludwig, Angeline Nowicki, Pres., and Anne Gale.
FLAGS and BANNERS
U.S. - Foreign - Religious - Fraternal
Advertising and Boat Flags
Boat Owners Flags
Veterans Banners
Complete Stock of U.S. Flags
Oldest Flag Manufacturer in Michigan
DETROIT FLAG CO.
407 E. Fort at Brush Behind Old
County Bldg.
WOodward 1-2696
?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~? ANN CZERNISCZ, FLAG DAY AT FREDONIA, WIS.
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WEST UNIT
of
COLUMBUS CHAPTER No. 6
Extends Warm Greetings
and
Best Wishes to All
Mary Stout, Chairman
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EAST UNIT
of
COLUMBUS CHAPTER No. 6
Extends Best Wishes
For A Successful Year
SOUTH UNIT
of
COLUMBUS CHAPTER No. 6
Extends Best Wishes
For a Constructive and Successful
Convention
Sarah Bowen, Chairman
Mary Jane Dill, Chairman
NELLIE TYNE UNIT
of
COLUMBUS CHAPTER No. 6
Extends Greetings
And Best Wishes For A Successful Year
Jessie R. Pensyl, Chairman
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CARROL EARLY UNIT
COLUMBUS
of
CHAPTER No.
Extends Greetings and Best Wishes
To
NATIONAL
Zorah
Jones,
OFFICERS
Chairman
LINDEN UNIT
of
COLUMBUS CHAPTER No. 6
Extends Sincere Greetings
Minnie Chapan, Chairman
Compliments of
CAPPELLI BROTHERS INC.
SAND & GRAVEL
WH. 3-0594
30032 Euclid Ave. Wickliffe, Ohio
"TRUCK BODIES and EQUIPMENT"
DUU t I C 11(ULR DUU I
BUILDERS, INC.
939 E. Starr Ave.
Columbus 3, Ohio
Compliments of the
DETROIT EDISON
SERVING SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
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ON
DEPT. OF WISCONSIN HOLDS RECEPTION AT HOTEL PFISTER FOR NATIONAL PRi:SIDFN`'r
Ann Gale, Past Nat'l Pres., Evelyn Bodnar, Nat'l Financial Sec'y., Nettie Ludwig, Nat'l Pres., Esther Boehles, HattI k ozminski,
Louise Weber.
LUNCHEON GIVEN AT WOOD, WIS. HONORING THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NLTTIE LUDW (.
Wisconsin State Department Officers and VA Staff attended.
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WISCONSIN OFFICERS AND DRILL TEAM
ST. AGNES, No. 16,, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
A check was presented to Woods Veterans Hospital for a triple speed motor
for oscillating bed, previously donated. Loretta Zinky, Betty Davey, Laura
Geiger, Messrs. Acola and Riley of Hospital Staff, Cele Sickels, Evelyn
Zancanaro, Rosalie Becker.
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ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER No. 1
St. Petersburg, Florida
The first Blue Star Chapter in Florida
was organized by Leona Stirling, Past
President of Chapter No. 5, Highland
Park, Mich. and National Hospital Chair-
man and Convention Chairman of 1958.
The Officers were installed and the
Chapter instituted by the 1958 National
President, Ann Clumfoot and Past Nat'l.
Pres. Nellie Leonhard with ten members
present, Nov. 3, 1958. Mrs. Lethia Snyder
was elected president.
The projects have been Bingo Parties at
Bay Pines, V.A. Hospital, donations for
research work at the hospital, parties
for the blind and donations to the Chap-
lains Emergency Fund and the Salvation
Army.
The Chapter attended Memorial Ser-
vices at the Hospital. Representatives
attended Civil Defense Programs. Sold
daisies on Daisy Day. We hope to grow
larger and stronger and institute many
new chapters in Florida soon.
Lethia Snyder, President
Lena E. Davall,
Sec'y Pro-tern
In behalf of every Blue Star Chapter
I feel justified in welcoming this new
state into our organization. Also express-
ing gratitude to Leona Stirling who organ-
ized this chapter and who did such a
magnificent job of handling the details
of our most constructive and' enjoyable
session at Miami Beach.
Hazel Rue Scott, Editor
ANNUAL RECEPTION FOR THE NATIONAL PRESIDE S
OCTOBER 1958
This outstanding event was held in the beautiful Deauville Hotel m Miam, Beach,
Fla., for the National President, Ann Clumfoot of Pt. Huron, Mich. V' ith her
are Esther Beer, Nettie Ludwig, Bertha Gibson and Sarah Hall.
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NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICERS
Juanita Reeves, Treasurer; Evelyn Bednar, Fin. Secy. ; Etta Drayton, Third Vice-Pres.; Esther Beer, First Vice-Pres.; Nettie
Ludwig, Nat'l Pres. ; Ann Clumfoot, Jr. Past Nat'l Pres. and Nat'l Chaplain ; Eva Johnsten, Fourth Vice-Pres.; Bernice McDougall,
Recording Secy. Absent: Evelyn Lauritson, Second Vice-Pres.
MRS. ANN CLUMFOOT, 1958 NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Captain Ann Petrick whose National Drill Team hails from Port Huron Chapter
No. 15 escorts her own mother into the Banquet Hall at Hotel Deauville.
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DEPARTMENT OF
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA STATE RITUAL TEAM, TARENTUM, PA-
Mesdames Annie Lippert, John Schuster, Albert P'fiel, Marie Mokran, Charles Hunphrey, Capt., ?iarvey Morgan,
James Yingling, Mary Steets, E. H. Armor.
CHAPTER No. 1
Greenville, Pa.
Greetings from all chapter members.
In 1958 we sent Pres. Lorena Gaiser to
Miami National Convention, had Flag
Day Service, placed a wreath at Honor
Roll on Armistice Day. We had rummage
and bake sales, made and sold rugs and
apple butter, quilted quilts, sold basket
holders and had a bazaar.
State President Dorothy Flynn installed
our 1959 officers, President, Mrs. Gladys
Murrin.
In 1959 we attended Memorial Church
Services, rode in Greenville and James-
town parades. We served a banquet to
25 Gold Star parents and presented gifts
to all guests, Mrs. Gertrude McCullough,
chairman and Jessie Stayer, entertain-
ment chairman. We sent Pres. Gladys
Murrin to State Convention. Department
officers elected from Chapter 1 were
Gertrude McCullough, Dept. Pres., Jessie
Stayer, 3d Vice Pres., Margaret Kane,
Financial Secretary, Gladys Murrin,
Guard. We sent a dress, doll and money
for a Korean Orphan. Sent money for
Department Project, Chaplain;, and In-
dian Fund. Visited Vetera,!'. hospital
each month with wan', parties Served a
picnic dinner and furnishes ,vervthing
for a fishing party or 30 t i terans of
Deshon Hospital June 9, at Ft maiuning
Dam. We have tureen dinne>> itnrl birth-
day exchange each 4 months. ?'a d electric
and furnished clothing, gr is rice and
milk to many needy veteran f. nilies.
God Bless you a;1_
Jessie Stover, 19`.S Historian
Goldie Brown, 1954 Historian
I dadvs M-irrin, 'i i yidrnt
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uFNIC:LRS (}F TARIENTUM, NO. 6, TARENTUM, PA.
Mesdames Charles Humphrey, Albert Pfiel, Phillip Simmers, John Schuster, Pres. Dorothy Flynn, State Pres., Instal-
ling Officer.
TARENTUM CHAPTER 6 We participate in the Veterans Day Ways and means-Blue daisy sale, card
Tarentum, Pennsylvania Parade, contribute to National Indian parties, bake sales, and rummage sales.
We meet twice a month one for busi- Affairs, Chaplain Emergency Fund and We also help needy veterans families.
ness, the other for social special. hold ward parties in two hospitals. Blanche Smith, President
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GI Approved Sea Food - Spaghetti - Steak
William Dye, Owner Mary Fiest, Director ? and
Phone DI 2-7353 Barbecue Sandwich
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SHARPSVILLE NO. 4, SHARPSVILLE, PA.
Rose Peale, Tresa Sandy, Mary Campagna, Mary Nichols, Mary Marletto, Louise Owen, Marv Pacifi- ,), Grace
Neeley, Pres., Angeline Albanese, Mae Jones, Dorothy Flynn, Nat'l. Convention Chairman.
SHARPSVILLE CHAPTER No. 4
Sharpsvllle, Pennsylvania
Our membership is about 34 members,
with about 12 good working mothers.
With one business meeting, and one social
meeting a month, we get along very well.
Officers installed in January of 1959 are
Grace Neeley, President; Angeline Al-
banese, Recording Secretary ; Dorothy
Flynn, Treasurer; and Mae Jone Fin,
Secretary.
From December until June including,
we have had parties at Deshon Hospital
every other month. The parties have in-
cluded entertainment of music and acts,
bingo games, and for prizes they receive
canteen books, and distributions of cigar.
ettes and cookies. The patients appear
GRIMMS INC.
Awning - Tents & Covers
Furnaces - Roofing & Spouting
DI 6-4952 Sharon, Pa.
IVOR J. LEE
PLUMBING and HEATING
66 N. Main St. Sharon, Pa.
THOMAS FLORAL SHOP
Phone DI 6-4156
to be very happy with these ,,,u-tics, : nd
always say "When are you coming back?"
Our obligations such a- Chaplains
Emergency Fund, Indian Affairs, state
projects and coin cards, hax all been
taken care of the first. of the ear.
Our annual tag day is held u;eptember
to raise funds for Deslaon Hol -al Christ-
mas party.
Our state convention was heir n Sharon
Pennsylvania May 20-21st.
Dorothy Flynn is past 114-partment
President and is representati:E at Leech
Farm Hospital.
We extend our best wish to all
National Officers and the Edi,:r of the
Year Book.
Respectfully subz,rr ed,
Angeline P.lbanes.
Recording Secret;,r:
Grace Neeiey, Pre-lent
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';HARON NO. 8, SHARON, PA.
Ada Alderman, Wahnita Barr, Mary Stanton, Mary Fiest, Pres., Carolyn Fisher,
f'lorena Milliron, Florence Rankin, Emma Popvitch, Ethel O'Hara, Elsie Sweitzer,
llelen Edwards, Edith Huff, Florence Knapp, Hilda Knowles, Alma Rosslett,
Edith Poorbaugh, Mildred Fair.
FLOAT OF JAMESTOWN No. 5, JAMESTOWN, PA.
STANDARD PAPER & CANDY CO.
WHOLESALE
209 Sharpsville Ave.
SHARON CHAPTER No. 8
Sharon, Pa.
Greetings to Blue Star Mothers
We were honored to have our National
President Nettie Ludwig attend the State
Convention, held in Sharon in May. Other
Dignitaries attending were Mrs. Beers
.xnci Ann Sine Gale.
d mr money projects, are Card Parties,
Rake Sales, Pocket hooks, Fans, Adver-
tising for Year Book and Calendar
Names.
WVc go to Deshon Hospital the third
Tuesday of every month, where we dis-
tribute Cigaretts and Candy to sixty or
more Veterans, we also treat them to a
fishing party at 1'ymatuning Lake once
a year, we have a Xmas party each year.
We have our regular business meeting
the second Tuesday of the month always
in full uniform.
We initated four new members, but lost
two by death.
We entertained our Gold Star Mothers,
and presented them with a gift.
We took part in the Memorial Day
program. We supported the Indian and
Korean Welfare Program.
I attended the National Convention in
Miami, Na. as a delegate. Ida Alderman
from our chapter also attended.
am proud of all our Mothers, and
happy to serve as President for the
second year.
We extend best wishes to our National
President and all National and State
l)fficers and Blue Star Mothers every-
where, also to the Editor of our Year
''i ours in Service,
Marv E. Fiest, Pres.
JAMESTOWN CHAPTER No. 5
Jamestown, Pa.
Mothers receive citation from VA.
The many hours of work and other con-
tributions that go into Jamestown Blue
Star Mothers Hospital each year received
recognition in April when the local group
was honored at a recognition ceremony
of Veterans Administration Voluntary
ticrvicc.
'i'he program was held at Eric VA Hos-
pital, with Miss Barbara Phinney as
guest speaker. She is assistant director
ref services in Military and Veterans
Ilospitals, American National Red Cross.
Miss Phinney, who has been in VAVS
since 1946 described the volunteer work
and extended congratulations to the work-
ars cited.
Dr. L. C. Davis, Hospital Manager,
presented the certificate. Receiving for
the local group was Mrs. Everett Peter-
son Sr., Hospital Chairman.
Others from Chapter No. 5 attending
were Pres. Chas. Bruce, Mrs. Florence
Leary, Mrs. Harry Herrick, Mrs. Geo.
Thurber and Mrs. Ernest White.
LEYDE AUTO MACHINE CO.
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
215 So. Main St. Sharon, Pa.
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ERIE No. 20, ERIE, PA.
Faye Manross, President, Ivis Miller, Geraldine Henning, Mary Brooks, Agnes Snave, Irene Swain.
CHAPTER No. 1, GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, AT
PYMATUMING DAM
Erma Spaulding, Bernice McDougall, Goldie Brown, Bernice North, Bell
Lautzenhouser, Virgie Williamson, Gertrude McCullough, Gladys Murrin,
Florence Hecker, Jessie Stoyer. 30 Veterans of Dcshon VA Hospital enjoyed
a Fishing Trip and Dinner.
Erie. Pennsylvonf.c
Greetings to Blue Stagy \lothers.
We meet the sectnidl Thu, day of each
niontli for business meetings - nd the third
Wcdocsda% for our social a etings. Dur-
ing the year we entertain tln patients at
Erie V.A. Hospital once eiri month and
remember them altio with -pedal gifts
on special days. W o also r; member the
grand old men is Soldiej s and Sailors
Homes and the unfortumt( children at
Zem Zem Shrine Hospital
We are planning to have 1960 Blue
Star Mothers Statl Cons ion iu our
fair city. Hope to se~- you all at that time.
Respect iully,
Mrs. F.,ve Ma ir: s, ,
I'residennt
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AIRS. JESSIE STOYER, THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
DEPT. OF PA.
JAPCO
THE NAME FOR QUALITY FINISHES SINCE 1885
Specialists in Protective Coatings for
Home, Farm and Industry
MANUFACTURED BY
JAMESTOWN PAINT & VARNISH CO.
JAMESTOWN (Mercer Co.), PA. PHONE 3401
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"TRUCK BODIES and EQUIPMENT"
BUCKEYE TRUCK BODY
BUILDERS, INC.
939 E. Starr Ave.
Columbus 3, Ohio
Compliments of
LOUIS R. ORLANDO
FUNERAL HOME
29550 Euclid Ave. Phone WH. 3-2466
Wickliffe, Ohio
? Compliments of
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STAR BLOCK &
BUILDERS SUPPLY CO.
Lakeland Blvd. Wickliffe, Ohio
? Compliments of
JACK NEFF SAND & GRAVEL
.
? Euclid Avenue
WICKLIFFE, OHIO
Compliments of
EUCLID
UNIVERSAL MACHINE, INC.
29930 Lakeland Blvd.
WICKLIFFE, OHIO
Compliments of
TERRILL INSURANCE AGENCY
? Member of
Lake & Geuga Insurance Association
WH. 3-1460
29902 Euclid Ave. Wickliffe, Ohio
Compliments of
CAPPELLI BROTHERS INC.
SAND & GRAVEL
WH. 3-0594
30032 Euclid Ave. Wickliffe, Ohio
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
.ftftmmww
is awarded to
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
In recognition of volunteer service in behalf of the
veteran patients, through the Veterans
Administration Voluntary Service program
Awarded atMT. A L T 0 V A H 0 S P I T A L
on -_M A Y 3 , 195 9 --
Administrator of Veterans Affairs,
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V A V S STAFF, MT. ALTO, V.A. HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Rev. John G. Lambrides, Chaplain, Lee La Chat, Chief of Special Services, Roger Jones, Recreation Chief, Mrs. Myron
Revert, Sec'y, seated-Miss Inez Callaway, Librarian.
Mrs. Hazel Rue Scott
Blue Star Mothers of America
4421 4th Road North Apt. #2
Arlington, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Scott :
It gives me great pleasure, National Convention time, to award your fine organ-
ization the enclosed certificate of recognition in behalf of our patients and staff.
Your gifts of attractive and warm afghans, gaily colored, practical scuffies, com-
fort items such as shavers and smokers accessories, canteen coupon books and funds to purchase
gift shelf items and contest prizes, are of tremendous help in our programs for patient morale
and welfare.
If there were some way in which we could personally thank each supporting
individual and chapter, including the Ohio and neighboring state chapters, who are responsible
for these fine gifts-, we would most certainly do so.
For the patients and staff, please accept for yourself and express to all your
Blue Star Mothers of America who make this splendid program possible my sincere thanks.
Very truly yours,
T. J. Ready, M.D.
Manager
:i2
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PVT. EUGENE McGANN CHAPTER No. 3
Hollis, L. L. N. Y.
Chapter No. 3 has donatee ~5.0H> a
month to the Department Host t.c Fluid
for birthday parties in V.A. lit sr)itals.
Our members worked on the :. lvaiior>
Army Drive. A donation of $15?K1 was
given to each of two V.A. Hosi i-: l>, ? ne
Castle Point and one in Canandat n:. N Y.
Each Chapter member contribut:,rt 52c to
the Department Xmas Fund ;,,, V.A.
Hospital as well as supoortiti .11 De-
partment projects.
It came to our attention that \\ irk
War IT Veteran and his family : ii:p it
Hempstead, N. Y. were in neec assit
ance. We were very hap;:y to 1,r d>ic tc
assist this family.
Respectfully si+rijited,
Frances 1~. Bali v n
11istoriat
Nor:olk, A i>:. lair
Febraary 2~. 1050
Mrs. Lee C. Scott
Blue Star Mothers of Ar.>erica, [ii. ,
44th 4 th Road North
Arlington, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Scott :
Thank you so much fc-r your lctnctness
in sending me a copy of the Y- er Hook
of the Blue Star Mothers of Am -1 i n and
for your thoughtfulness Sn addi9 i a few
words to the page on w,iich my ->icture
appeared.
This is the first time that I t>:c ?c had
an opportunity to see a copy a : your
Year Book but in running thrc:u_n it I
an impressed by its fort at an,: ~,v the
imagination displayed in tis pr, p:,ration.
As Editor I feel that you are du~? . great
deal of credit.
We were quite honored to 1,a,, you
aboard my flagship during the ccrr,nonies
at sea. I do hope we shall 1>d; other
visits from you but, of coarse, of happier
occasions. Until then, my warm gards
and good wishes to you.
Sincerely,
Officer Roark, State Chairman of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Fund was Lewis S. Parks
Speaker at the Dept. of Calif. Convention. Rear Admiral, U. ~. ~avy
Greetings and Best Wishes To
OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND DELEGATES
MR. and MRS. W. C. UHL
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More than seventeen years have passed since that infamous morning of December 7th, when the world was stunned
by the attack on Pearl Harbor-an attack which brought havoc on a United States Possession that Americans had never before
known, and laid waste the Pacific fleet.
The ship that bore the heaviest brunt of the attack was the U.S.S. Arizona, with her crew of fifteen hundred and
fifty three sailors and marines aboard that morning. When the attack was over, only a fraction of that number was alive.
eleven hundred, and two men went down with their ship, entombed where they fell in their heroic role as American defenders.
Every state in the Union, with the exception of Maine and Delaware, is represented in the "silent crew" of the U.S.S.
Arizona. She is the only Commissioned battle ship left in the fleet-41 others are in "moth balls" and we are told that She will
never be decommissioned, but will forever remain a unit of the fleet.
Each morning a crew boards her to raise the Stars and Stripes over her almost submerged deck-each evening the
flag is lowered. Every Naval vessel entering or leaving Pearl Harbor pauses to salute her.
A drive to enshrine the U.S.S. Arizona and make her the memorial she should properly be was launched last Nov.
Arizona was given the honor of starting the drive with Chief Warrant Officer James Roark, Ret. as State Chairman and National
Chairman for the Fleet Reserve Association for the Arizona Memorial Fund.
A member of the State Committee, Mrs. Lenora Cowden of Phoenix Chapter #1 suggested holding "Coffee parties"
as a means of raising funds. Coffee is essentially a part of the Navy-in every Wardroom, on the stove of every galley, night and
day there is always coffee. It seems most fitting, therefore, to honor the ship and crew with "Coffee parties" and raise funds in
their memory.
The first "Coffee" was held in Calif. just prior to our Department Convention. A luncheon was held during the
Convention when we learned the plans of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Committee. All Chapters in California are holding "Cof-
fee Parties", by our support we can stand behind the Committee in their plans to cradle the U.S.S. Arizona in steel and cement,
and thus preserve permanently the tomb of gallant men who sleep within her-and to build a memorial platform across her once
proud deck that will give honor and glory to the "silent crew" of eleven hundred and two.
We hope many more Departments will join our "Task Force" by participating, only with the help of many can America
make the Arizona the proper final resting place of this gallant "silent crew", and the symbol of all those heroic soldiers, sailors
and marines and airmen who gave completely in the Pacific, and to remind its it must never happen again.
The U.S.S. Arizona was once the pride of the Navy. We cannot give back the pride she once had, but let us give
her the semblance of dignity and honor she commands.
The satisfaction from the knowledge you will carry within yourselves that you cared enough to remember the heroic
sacrifice of those who paid the last full measure, will remain with you forever. Let us do our part, not through the prompting of
duty, but rather through the privilege and opportunity of giving.
(Our humble thanks to Lenora Cowden for coming to our California Dept. Convention with this message and facts).
Irene Uhl
California Chairman
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Coffee Parties
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U.S.S. FORRESTAL CREW FORMING "ARIZONA" AS IT PASSES IN SA LUTE.
U.S.S. ARIZONA AS SHE APPEARED IN DECEMBER 1941.
By special permission of the Author Mr. Harold W. Smith, Superintendent of Elementary
Schools of Glendale, Arizona we submit this poem.
"They lie beneath the sea in watery graves of Steel.
In their dark tombs they cannot see or feel the sunshine and light.
Theirs the dark. the black eternal night.
Entombed in sacrifice that freedom might survive.
They now are dead, while are still alive.
Confined with the walls of dank and stygian grave
Those honored dead, they speak in pleading voice
0 every wave that washes overhead and seals them in the night;
Reminding us that through the life they gave
We-still may walk in sunshine and light.
Give us the grace, humility and power
To build within our hearts an altar
Where burns the flame of freedom.
May we not falter "till liberty and justice
Walk hand in hand wherever men abide.
Then shall those honored dead be free to walk with us
And see the reason why they died".
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GREETINGS
from
GENEVA No. 57
Geneva, Ohio
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JAMES PARKE, DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTARY SPECIAL SERVICES
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Compliments of
WEYHING BROS., JEWELERS
Blue Star Mothers Jeweler's Elgin, Hamilton, Omega
Special Order Work Watches, Trophies
3040 Gratiot Ave., Phone:
Detroit, Mich. LOrain 7-0600
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DEPARTMENT OF
ARIZONA
PHOENIX NO. 1, PHOENIX, ARIZONA
The patients at Whipple Veterans Center, Prescott, Ariz. were entertained by I Ieler
Aylward, Pansy Hadsall, a winter visitor from Flint, Mich., f essie Upshaw, Theluna Kindel.
Mayme Sarten, Pres., Bea Leppla, Sarah Olvey, Ilelen Koenig, Lucille Cummings.
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Greetings To All
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
PHOENIX CHAPTER No. 1
Phoenix, Arizona
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COOLIDGE No. 3, COOLIDGE, ARIZONA
Float of Blue Star Mothers entered in the junior Chamber of Commerce Parade,
won 2nd. place for Civic Organizations in 1958.
PHOENIX CHAPTER No. 1
Phoenix. Arizona
Our goal is membership increase, held
a membership tea, we have thirty-six
members, business and social meeting
monthly.
We contribute to Phoenix Veterans
Hospital, Whipple Veterans Center, to
all National projects, Korean orphanage
Participate in Veterans Day parade.
U.S.O.. Armed Forces Canteen, Provi-
sions for two families, besides three
Christmas baskets.
Ways and means-Coffees, luncheon,
Blue Daisy and rummage sales.
We visited other chapters, assisted two
with installation of officers, two attended
California Department Convention, three
attended National Convention, we are
honored that two of our mothers were
appointed National color guard, National
inner guard.
i'he Chapter was honored that Evelyn
Lauritson, National 2nd Vice President,
was our installing officer, since she now
resides in our city, we are grateful for
her council and guidance.
"Hie school of instruction for all chap-
ters, conducted by Eva Johnston, District
5npervisor, Evelyn Lauritson, and Erma
5w-cencv, Past Department President of
California. was a boost to Arizona.
COOLIDGE CHAPTER No. 3
Colidge, Ariz.
Blue Star Mothers of American inc.
Chapter No. 3, Coolidge, Arizona, has
16 members in good standing. Meetings
are held the 4th Monday of each month
at the V.F.W. Hall.
In Ferhuary, baked hams for Winter
Visitors Party at which four Mothers
served as hostesses. Certificates from the
Ground Observers Corp, and letters of
Citation from President Eisenhower, and
Governor of Arizona were presented to
4 Mothers for their help with Ground
Observer Program.
In March, $52.53 was realized from
"Coffee Hour" for the U.S.S. Arizona
Memorial Fund.
The Blood Mobile has been our Major
Project for the past 3 years, and 12
Mothers served in various capacities.
Three Mothers also served on Local Can-
cer Drive. In May, entered Float in Cotton
Fiesta Parade.
Recent guests were Mrs. Evelyn Lau-
ritsen, National 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs.
Mamie Sarten and Mrs. Sarah Olvcv, all
of Phoenix, Ariz. Chapter No. 1.
Ruth Garchow, President
Grace Squires, Secretary
GREETINGS
To All Blue Star Mothers of America
Expect to see you in Phoenix in 1960
PHOENIX No. 1
Phoenix, Ariz.
Mrs. Mayme Sarten, President
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Compliments To All
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
Cockatiels - Male, Hens, Breeders,
Also Babies, Tame and Talking
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Johns
2141 West Monroe Phone AL 3-2513
Phoenix, Arizona
Compliments To All
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
OMER SARTEN
USED CAR SALES
Rudolph's Chevrolet Telephone AL 8-0376
E. Van Buren at 3rd St. Res. Phone AL 4-4268
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Greetings To All
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
CLIFFORD and EVELYN LAURITSON
Phoenix, Arizona
IRA H. HAYES CHAPTER No. 4
Bapchula. Arizona
IRA HAYES CHAPTER, BAPCHULA, ARIZONA
Blue Star Mothers of the Ira H. Hayes
Chapter 4 of Bapchula, Arizona this year
of 1959 honors the Blue Star Mother's
year book for the first time since we
organized.
While we are a small group of mothers
we endeavor to do our part in serving our
chapter and community when the call
comes.
In our welfare work we have supplied
to the needy through our good friend
"Chief Silent Dawn", in food and cloth-
ing.
Our main source of making money is
food sales and dinners at different doings
such as rodeos.
We participate in local parades on
Memorial Day.
We are hoping to have a bazaar before
Christmas, so that we may purchase our
most needed items.
Thanking each and every one of you
who has helped us along in our chapter,
words fail me to express.
Ruby Allen
First Vice-President
Blue Star Mothers are justly proud of this chapter named after
the Marine Hero of Iowa Jima and composed of American
Indian Mothers.
Compliments To All
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
FRED UPSHAW
Ranching and Raising Fine Beef Cattle
P.O. Box 65 Winkelman, Arizona
Loyal advertisers and patrons of our Year
Book encourage and stimulate Blue Star
Mothers to continue their voluntary services
to veterans hospitals.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Groff,
Waterloo, Iowa
Mr. Louis Turri,
Wickliffe, Ohio
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TROPHY WINNERS
Dorrie Miller Chapter No. 170
Irene Ulil-Membership Trophy
Hattie Russell Chapter No. 154
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Ann Petting-Daisy Trophy
Gilbert Oxley Chapter No. 7
Flint, Michigan
Ivah Jones-Servicemen's Hospital
Trophy
Paramount Chapter No. 20
Paramount, California
Hazel Rue Scott-New Members
Trophy
'Silent ])awn", Apache Chief, is much revered by the lowly Navajo on the
reservation for his efforts to alleviate the poverty and uplift their standards
)f living of the forgotten nation.
Always Bargains At
COHENS SUPER MARKET
1101 S. E. Scott St. Des Moines, Iowa
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Best Wishes To
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
PRIEBE OIL and HEATING COMPANY
1611 East 4th St.
Waterloo, Iowa ?
Ph ne AD 3-8467 & AD 3-7184 ?
KATZ DRUG COMPANY
World's Leading Cut-Rate Stores
7th & Locust Sts., 19th & Keo Way, 2nd & Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa
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DEPARTMENT OF
IOWA
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DEPARTMENT OF IOWA OFFICERS
Seated: Florine Dorland, Leona Jones, Eva Swartz, President, Mary Scott, Hannah Feilds. Standing: Hula I oldimaf i-mma
Foster, Verena Gilbert, Irma Miner, Josephine Plant, Gladys Groff.
ELDORA No, 3
Eldora, Iowa
AMERICANISM CHAIRMAN PRESENTS FLAG
Ethel Jones in behalf of Des Moines, No. 4 presented all American Flag to Girl
Sant Troop No. 103 accompanied by their Leaders.
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GREETINGS
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
HERB HAUSER, REALTOR
Waterloo, Iowa Phone AD 2-0015
Eldora Chapter now has 33 r-mbers,
gaining 3 during the year. Th, i uilting
of 5 quilts ands sale of daisi netted
$269. A Food Sale brought Gift
were sent to Servicemen at Xm. s $12.00
to Knoxville Emergency Fund, aal-,n $l0
to our State project, *() for < (,pon
books, entertainment for ~ eteran 44.
O(?
The Mothers worked 943 hour waking
124 pairs of scuffies and 4it hihs a , ' ell as
sewing 175 lbs. of carpet fags. 'A e iclpcd
at the Carnival at Knoxville an I a the
picnic in Iowa City. 160 &zens of u,kies
were sent to the fnducsion C?auter at
Des Moines and to Clinto- Hosl-'t.; . We
have had a pleasant year with c r work
for others.
'?mrna K Fnste
'resident
To the Editor : I am writing ii gard
to a letter we received vest, rday fl'; ,1 the
Waterloo Blue Star Mothers. bty hus_
band and I are a Waterloo service e mils
stationed at Fort Henning, Geoi 2,:,
We have received boxes of lette,a rom
the Blue Star Mothers several tine, and
we would like to have it known ih,~ fine
work they are doing. It gi cs gc r ?d feel -
ings to know we :ire still rememh?ri d in
Waterloo by others than our im, - Bate
families.
55C and Mrs. lames '.;; beri
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MARSHALLTOWN NO. 1, MARSHALL'I'OWN, IOWA
Seated : Ethel Waters, Irma Miner, President, Leona Jones, Past Dept. President, Bonnie Nichless. Standing : Mary Scott, Nancy
Fouts. Martha Farr, Joyce Swearingen, Florence Longman.
I was proud and happy to once again be I installed three of the chapters new Our State convention was held in May
elected president of our Iowa Departiment? officer it `DesnMoin s, and also visited the coo de notl bee with euseEva sorry Swartz Nettie
We have a fine group of loyal and Iowa City Hospital. .I held two Schools Waterloo elected the new department
of Instruction, which were considered a president. I am sorry to report we gained
faithful workrk ers in seems our to be small department.
our main in-- no new chapters but did gain some in
hospital wo
(cre and we an exceptional amount success and held board meetings when membership. We have only six active
of work in our r 4 V.A. Hospitals. We State and Chapter report kits were passed chapters but I am proud of the amount
made 200 bibs-000 pair scuffies and do- out. I attended the National Convention in of work and worthy projects that they
uated $350.011 for coupon books. Our total Miami. When in Phoenix I attended a support.
hospital evaluation was over $12,000.00. covered dish meeting with the Phoenix Leona Jones-Dept. President
k Wd tb part rt a hospital carnival, picnic chapter. Iowa, 1958
:.uxi bin ga parties.
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T.
GREETINGS
TO ALL BLUE STAR MOTHERS
KEHMS FLORAL CO.
Best Vdis es
Blue Star Mothers of America
CHRIS F. KELLER
423 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
MAC & ROSS' SKELLY SERVICE GREENWOOD ELECTRIC CO.
Your Skelly Dealers We Repair Everything Electrical
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And Tank Wagon Men Electrical Wiring, Repairing, Contracting
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Toledo, Iowa i C. E. Hohl Des Moines, Iowa
Hiways 30, 63 & 64
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MARSHALLTOWN CHAPTER No. 1
Marshalltown, Iowa
We have completed another very suc-
cessful year of Blue Star Mothers work.
We have a member serving as state
president, another as 4th vice pres., two
members in appointed offices and two
as department chairmen, so we are well
represented in the state department.
I think the proudest achievement of my
group is the new members and we have
been fortunate this year in adding the
following six members to our chapter:
Mrs. Ella Wilcox, Mrs. Joyce Swear-
ingen, Mrs. Bonnie Nichless, Mrs. John
Walkup, Mrs. Helen Lamb and Mrs.
Vava Lindley. Our chapter was saddened
last July by the death of Ella Wilcox,
whom we miss greatly, as the Blue Star
Mothers came first with her.
We have held ten business meetings
and nine social meetings this past year.
We contributed to both, National and
State projects and to several local drives.
We were represented by four members at
Memorial parade. We helped with the
Knoxville carnival, served a "Ward" pic-
nic at Iowa City Hospital. We held a very
successful Blue Daisy sale the first Sat-
urday in May. We have held two silent
auctions and served one public dinner. We
held a combination rummage and bake
goods sale and also sold cards. All of
our projects have been a lot of fun and
have netted us a good return, making it
possible to do more work for others.
We have donated $60.00 to coupon book
fund, $12.00 to Chaplain fund, 48 dozen
cookies to Induction Center, $20.00 to
needy veterans' families at Christmas time
as well as a large amount of canned fruit
and vegetables donated by the members
and we provided toys for eleven children
of different ages. We sent four gifts for
girls to Knoxville hospital at Christmas
time. Sent approximately $35.00 to the
other V.A. hospitals for Xmas. and Hallo-
ween parties. We have made approxi-
mately 100 pairs of slippers, 51 bibs, and
two pair of scuffies. Have contributed
nylon hose and also carpet rags for thera-
peutic work, made 70 nut cups for state
convention and 100 cups for Iowa City
hospital at Christmas time and contributed
money for nuts and candy.
I think the Red Letter Day was when
we won the award offered by the state
for the largest percentage of gain in
membership.
Mary Scott
Since the first of the year of 1959 we
have had one silent auction for our state
project and also started a Birthday Fund
for the state.
Two new members have joined our
chapter since the first of the year, Mrs.
Florence Longman and Mrs. J. J. Clemens.
We donated to Red Cross, March of
Dimes, Chaplain Fund and to Knoxville
patients fund and will increase our sewing
quota at hospital this year.
The Blue Star Mothers honored our
Gold Star Mothers, Mrs. Mary Kunde
and Mrs. Mary Walkup with a tea and
presented them a Gold Star pin and a
rose bud. Next up is our Daisy sale the
first of May, which makes it possible
to carry on at the different V.A. Hos-
pitals, which we enjoy doing very much.
Bessie Jackson, President
Marshalltown, Iowa
MARILYN KNIGHT, PROTEGE OF "THE GAVI?L CL(Al"
Members of the Gavel Club of the
Blue Star Mothers,
Just a short note to thank you for the
help you have given me throughout my
three years of nurses training. I have
finally reached the end of that long road
and now possess the title, "Graduate
Nurse". I will always cherish the won-
derful meaning of this title deep within
my heart and I will always wear my cap
and pin with pride.
It is only through my nursing career
that I have found true satisfaction and
happiness. I feel as though I am very
fortunate to have had the opportunity to
find this great happiness which so many
girls have been denied.
A mere thank you is inad=aa:=tate for all
you have done for one but ' on can be
sure that I will always n-member you
in my prayers. You truly km),, the mean-
ing of this prayer, "it is i,i viving that
you receive". May each ant' veryone of
you receive a hundredfold to- the sacri-
fices you have made for .t?lers. May
God bless you in the work y_nc, are doing.
Sincerely
Marilyn Knight
Graduate Nurse
Compliments to
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA
WENDELL FENTON D.X. STATION
Commercial & Mullan
Motor Tune Up Tires & Batteries
Brake Service
,609 Commercial
104 Ea-,t 4th
Waterloo, Iowa
Phone AD 4-7454
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BIG DIPPER NATIONAL OFFICERS - M iiAMI, FLA.
;,ated: Nellie Leonhard, Installing officer, Blanche Bell, President, Marie Lynch, Vice. President, Leona Jones, Chaplain. Stand-
ing: Pansie Hadsall, Patriotic Instructor, Eva Johnsten, Historian, Charlotte ' W+zd'el, Treasurer, Sue McGann, Sec'y.
.Greetings from the officers of the
National Big Dipper.
Several scholarships have been given
at the Department Convention.
E. E. E. "DUSTY" RHOADS
AND ASSOCIATES
INSURANCE AGENCY
The Standing Rules Committee
has
Paramount Blvd.
been working on our standing rules.
Phone ME 0-5656
I
new
the
take this means of wishing all
officers in both the Big Dipper
Blue Star Mothers all the best
the
and
luck
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CLEARWATER DRY GOODS
in the coming year.
Yours in service,
Blanche Bell
National President
of Big Dipper
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CHANDLER-TRAGER MORTUARY, INC.
David M. Chandler
3843 D amount Blvd. Paramount, Calif.
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Men's Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-Wear
15010 South Paramount' Blvd. Paramount, Calif.
Phone ME 3-2815
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15938 South Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, California
Phone MEtcalf 03168 or NE 61521
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"A FRIEND"
DES MOINES, IOWA
THE BUSY BEES, DES MOINES, No. 4, DES MOINES, IOWA
Gladys Fallis, Myrtle Hodges, Fern Hew'brock, Elizabeth Mason, Ruby Bloomquist, Ethel Jones, Hildreth Kieler, Inez Srhl~gel.
DES MOINES CHAPTER No. A
Des Moines. Iowa
Greetings and Best Wi?,lies to _ I Rlue
Star Mothers everywhere. "Bi:- Is a
Bee" is applicable to the SewFe. s who
sew one day a week at lies M b i;,?s VA
Hospital. Also one day :r mont.1 rt one
of the member., home for ve'ee:ms at
other Hospitals and veter:ur fain 1 , s. We
have tried to follow three virtue.. ustice,
love and service. We wer, very hi,tpv to
be hostesses to State conention ir Mav_
Being recognized by our civic '~ aders,
we were privileged to reps esent L'l r, Star
Mothers at Home and I- lower s ,rw at
Memorial Stadium. We gains l much
publicity from our displa v and k ) fts of
"whys", and compliments and m %'k me,n-
hers also.
This was our first year to press nr flag
to a Girl Scout Troop.
Our second year to he a memb. i if the
State U. N. association and atte=I State
meetings.
We increased our contr hution . 1 r l n_
dian, Korean and Welfar? Servc , this
year.
Our Mothers work hard to raire mods
to carry on the services fc.r others n the
Hospitals and in the community. Yl;ury
hands in unity earl bring, eoml , and
happiness to those who need it 11 , I.
R Il
espccttIt y submrttt I
DES MOINES VA HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES Martha Kauffman, !'its.
Mrs. Martha Kauffman and Mrs. Mollie Cunningham Des Moines, Chapter I-, .I
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CHAPTER No. 2, WATERLOO, IOWA
Seated : Hattie ,Lindeman, Eva Swartz, Verena Gilbert, Gladys Groff. Standing :
Bessie Ball, Lillian Pauley, Mae Turner, Beth Folkers, Barbara Hahn, at
altar, Mildred Lindsey, Pres., Josephine Plant, Alvina Richeson, Malinda Letsch,
Bernice Hauser.
WATERLOO CHAPTER No. 2
Waterloo. Iowa
Mothers of Waterloo Chapter No. 2
meet at the Memorial Hall the first Fri-
day of the month and sew on the third
Thursday of the month.
Our money making projects are: Serv-
ing luncheons to, the public each month,
served 4(0 students on Band Day. We
collect coupons and turn them into cash,
also have a combined Tag Day when we
sell small flags.
Two filled baskets of groceries are pre-
sented veterans' families at Thanksgiving
and again at Christmas as well as send-
ing birthday cards and having a birthday
party in each of the nursing homes of the
city each year for patients.
Projects for the Veterans Hospitals
of the State include : $15.00 per month
for canteen books, helping with the VA
circus, parties and picnics, making favors
for trays, as well as doing our full quota
of hospital sewing.
Best Wishes To
BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.
J & N DRUG CO. INC. REXALL
$12.00 for Chaplain Emergency, $30.00
each for Korean and Indian Welfare.
2,283 butternut strips were sent in t