The History of New York State Grange, 1934-1960, Part 16

Author: Arthur, Elizabeth L
Publication date: 1960
Publisher: [New York] : [The Grange]
Number of Pages: 242


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SERVICES OF MR. HARRY GRAHAM WERE ENGAGED in 1948 by vote of the Executive Committee, under whose direction and that of the State Master, Mr. Graham worked. Born on a farm, with many rural contacts, Mr. Graham was former Lecturer of Indiana State Grange, and had served as a rural pastor in the corn belt. An effective speaker, his duties ran the gamut of ser- mons, conferences, workshops, radio programs, trouble-shooting, in short any activity which tended to promote Grange growth.


Mr. Graham emphasized a planned Subordinate program; that agricultural education should train for a well developed type of living; a sound Youth program; better ritualism; member- ship committees on a business basis; use of the "Grange Hall of the Air," television and similar activities. He helped promote the plan for looseleaf dues account books for Secretaries, and helped bring about membership awards.


Mr. Graham said: "Membership in the-Grange is a valuable possession to be treasured and kept as a precious gem. .. . Organize good membership committees, see that they function, and watch the Grange grow ... This committee should serve as a standing committee and be responsible for the following jobs: (a) Educat- ing the members and prospective members about the meaning of Grange membership; (b) Developing and maintaining permanent lists of prospective Grange members; (c) Reporting regularly to the Subordinate Grange ... Let's strengthen society at its grass roots, the community, the church, the school, and land as well as the farm home ... The basic reasons for Grange membership, fraternal fellowship, sound agricultural policy, beautiful and in- spiring ritualism, high ideals for individuals and society, signifi- cant service to the community," he warned, "are often by-passed in favor of those things which are cheaper and less meaningful."


Mr. Graham represented the Grange in Rural Church Con- ferences; the Conference on Foreign Policy at Colgate University, and the United States National Commission for UNESCO, also the American Country Life Association, and the Rural Youth of the USA and Eastern Cooperative Recreation School. His con- nection with New York State Grange terminated in 1950.


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HENRY D. SHERWOOD, at the conclusion of his terms as State Master, contributed much to Grange expansion, with emphasis on extension of service as well as membership gain.


NATIONAL GRANGE MUTUAL LIABILITY COMPANY was of very material assistance in the various extension programs.


GRANGE EXPANSION VALUES were ably summarized by State Master Leland D. Smith: "Membership is VITAL. It counts in the legislative halls. It helps to provide finances for better programs but above all it serves as a media for the dissemination of Grange thinking. We must achieve development of social, cultural, economic and total moral structure of our communities." Herein lies a vast opportunity for outreach of American ideals.


2. THE STORY OF MAPLE LEAF GRANGE.


"On Friday, November 7, T. A. DeLancey completed the organization of a new Grange at Huntingdon, Canada," was an- nounced at the 1941 Rochester session, by State Master W: J. Rich. "This new Canadian Grange will be known as Maple Leaf, and has a charter list of 71 members. It will affiliate with Franklin County Pomona. Our congratulations and best wishes go to this new Grange across the border."


Mr. DeLancey has given his account of this great event: "The acme of my entire Grange career was the organization of Maple Leaf Grange No. 11 in the Province of Quebec, Canada. During my services with Past Master W. J. Rich, National Master Louis J. Taber assigned me the great privilege of carrying the Grange message across the border. I was received in every home with cordial welcome and gracious hospitality. The Grange message and invitation to become a part of our beloved Order were re- ceived with eagerness, and after serious thought and sincere con- sideration, accepted wholeheartedly, and a desire expressed to affiliate with Franklin County Pomona and the New York State Grange, thus becoming an international Order."


"Westville Grange No. 1047 degree team from Franklin Coun- ty officiated at the installation of officers. One of the most thril- ling moments of my entire Grange experience occurred at the dual presentation of the flags of two friendly nations, and the National Anthem of each heartily and lustily sung by all. How- ever, the crowning glory of my entire Grange life occurred at the following session of State Grange, when, for the first time in its history, the flags of the two nations became a vital part of the opening ceremony. The placing of the two flags of these two great and friendly nations in their respective positions, equally honored by the vast audience singing with vigor the national


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anthems of each country, was a thrilling and never-to-be for- gotten occasion. To me this was a fitting climax to a most wonder- ful and interesting experience. I am happy to have been privi- leged to have a part in strengthening the long existing friendship through our mutual pledge of Fraternal Brotherhood. May we not apply our National Grange motto to the firm friendship of two great nations-'Esto Perpetua' "?


The following extract from "The Huntingdon Gleaner" of November, 1941, was written by the late Beatrice Carr, first Lecturer of Maple Leaf Grange. It was forwarded to us by Mrs. George Paul, charter member, whose husband assisted Mr. De- Lancey. Organized during World War II, many loyal sons of Canada were at the forefront of the battle for Freedom.


"CRUSADE OF CHEER: Nothing that has happened in recent memory has so vitalized the lagging spirit of the community as the missionary efforts of Messrs. Delancey and Hapgood." (Deputy Fay Hapgood of Franklin County rendered valuable assistance.) "It is with eagerness that the older folk grasp the hands of friendship and health from across the line. Never were health and comfort more needed. The few that have their young folks still with them on the farm, know they must work together to protect their homes. Educational and recreational programs dealing with their own industry as well as public affairs brought to them through the Grange seem a way out."


FRIENDLY INTERCHANGES of Grange visits were made with Franklin County Granges. In 1941, a delightful example of across-the-border cooperation marked the 75th anniversary of the Dominion of Canada. Malone Grange No. 859, Burke No. 832 and Maple Leaf No. 11 staged a square dance exhibition in costume. The opening parade was led by a piper in kilts. This gay, color- ful event staged in Huntingdon was long held in memory.


Westville Grange No. 1047, in 1942 their sister Grange of Canada, put on the "Forward with Freedom" program, including an original play "The Tie That Binds," written by Mrs. Carr, Maple Leaf Lecturer. Mrs. Carr presented a generous collection to the Westville Lecturer, Madeline Fallon. Mrs. Carr said: "This money token is to be invested by Franklin Pomona Grange in the War Fund of our two nations. This certificate, passed on to you, represents the Bond which our united efforts will purchase in de- fending our continent, and thus securing and maintaining our right to freedom. It is our sincere hope that the seed of fraternity you planted for us last November, which has blossomed in its first springtime, may put down ever deeper roots, later to be divided and transplanted throughout our kingdom."


Mr. W. E. Barrie, Maple Leaf Overseer, spoke fittingly: "In


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this time of deadly peril and increasing dangers, our hearts and thoughts naturally unite with those of our kindred across the imaginary line which seeks to divide us, while a common ances- try, the ties of blood and similar ideals proclaim us one people, one continent and one brotherhood."


"The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity that inspired our ancestors to undertake desperate adventures on a new con- tinent far across the angry seas, we shall maintain, even at the cost of all our treasures and our lives if need be. This vast organi- zation exemplifies in its foundation and continuing expansion the highest spirit of fraternal solicitude. We bring you our deepest gratitude for the unselfish kindliness you have shown in assist- ing our entry into the Order of Patrons of Husbandry."


On June 15, 1943, twenty-two candidates were initiated. The speaker was Mr. J. F. Pouliot, member of Parliament from the Riviere du Loup in the Gaspe District. Mr. Pouliot expressed great interest in the cultural and educational possibilities of the Grange as a rural organization.


"Maple Leaf draws its membership from a triangle of about ten miles based on the border of New York State," said The National Grange Monthly of September 1943. "So enthusiastic did these Patrons become that they went out through the locality seeking desirable members. and during the first year doubled its membership."


Mr. DeLancey again visited Maple Leaf Grange on October 16, 1945, when forty-five Patrons from Clarenceville Grange, affiliated with Vermont State Grange, were guests of Maple Leaf. The Senior Degree team of ladies, Mrs. George Paul, captain, conferred the third and fourth degrees. Special Deputy DeLancey said: "This Grange has excelled all my expectations."


Maple Leaf Grange, which now numbers some 200 members, has contributed fine program numbers at State Grange sessions. In 1959 Kay Williams, one of the carriers of the Canadian flag, and Franklin Pomona Lecturer, was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Pomona Lecturers' Association.


Maple Leaf Grange has recently been saddened by the pass- ing of Frederick J. Donnelly, charter member, first Master, and first carrier of the Flag at a State Grange session.


The National Grange Monthly worded it well: "It takes little stretch of the imagination to recognize the value in promoting international good-will and cooperation which would result from the further extension of the Grange into the Dominion of Canada."


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In the words of Herbert J. Thomson, Editor of the "Grange Gleaner", Saratoga session, "How many delegates ever saw before our flag presented with the Canadian flag? This could be an example for all seeking world peace and friendship!"


Such has been the continuing thrill and appeal of the dual flag presentation, attended by the dignity of the carriers of the flag from both sides of the friendly border.


3. OUR FIRST STUDENT GRANGE, CORNELL No. 1577.


Originally organized as Cornell No. 787 in 1894, this Grange was dormant for many years. During Farm and Home Week, Col- lege of Agriculture, Cornell, 1942, State Master W. J. Rich and Deputy Merrill Curry, Tompkins County, contacted students and found them responsive to the idea of a student Grange. Faculty members proved favorable. On April 20 the new Grange was instituted; on May 2, State Master Rich installed the officers, who came from at least twelve different counties. There were forty-four charter members in this reorganization.


Forest City Grange No. 228 took active interest; on installa- tion night many Grange leaders attended. The first regular meet- ing was held Tuesday evening, February, 1943, in Warren Hall. Charles M. Gardner, High Priest of Demeter, was guest speaker with an inspiring address. State Master Rich, State Lecturer Mrs. Jay Keller, State Secretary and Mrs. Stanley and many other prominent Grange officers were present.


Miss Bernice Scott, Cornell Department of Rural Sociology is College Counselor. The officers have admirable precision in their work. A student Grange has changing personnel year to year, which presents problems, but Cornell has a fine record. Annually, they entertain the first prize winner of the State Community Service Contest, and this is of mutual interest.


It can be added that several former Cornell Grange Masters married the Lecturer or Secretary who were serving as officers at the same time.


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Chapter 10. STATISTICAL: (Since 1933) ANNUAL SESSIONS


Session No. & Place


Date


Master


Degree Conferred on No.


61. Lake Placid


Feb. 6-9, 1934


Fred J. Freestone 439


62. Niagara Falls


Dec. 11-14, 1934


Fred J. Freestone 353


63. Oneonta Dec. 10-13, 1935


Fred J. Freestone 936


64. Utica Dec. 8-11, 1936


Raymond Cooper 734


65. Ogdensburg


Dec. 14-17, 1937


Raymond Cooper 740


66. Jamestown


Dec. 13-16, 1938


Raymond Cooper


523


67. Syracuse


Dec. 12-15, 1939


Raymond Cooper 815


68. Kingston


Dec. 10-13, 1940


William Joseph Rich 143


69. Rochester Dec. 9-12, 1941


William Joseph Rich 271


70. Syracuse


Dec. 8-11, 1942


William Joseph Rich 190


71. Syracuse


Dec. 14-17, 1943


William Joseph Rich


306


72. Syracuse


Dec. 12-15, 1944


Henry D. Sherwood 302


73. Rochester


Dec. 11-14, 1945


Henry D. Sherwood 543


74. Saratoga Springs


Dec. 10-13, 1946


Henry D. Sherwood 1,635


75. Oswego


Dec. 9-12, 1947


Henry D. Sherwood 744


76. Lake Placid


Dec. 14-17, 1948


Henry D. Sherwood 400


77. Rochester Dec. 13-16, 1949


Henry D. Sherwood 1,075


78. Elmira


Oct. 31, Nov. 3, 1950


Henry D. Sherwood 1,516


79. Syracuse


Oct. 30, Nov. 2, 1951


Henry D. Sherwood 1,001


81. Elmira


Oct. 27-30, 1953


Leland D. Smith 568


82. Jamestown


Oct. 26-29, 1954


Leland D. Smith 680


83. Rochester


Oct. 25-28, 1955


Leland D. Smith 684


Leland D. Smith 283


85. Corning


Oct. 29, Nov. 1, 1957


Leland D. Smith 240


86. Saratoga Springs


Oct. 28-31, 1958


Leland D. Smith 355


87. Elmira


Oct. 27-30, 1959


Leland D. Smith 358


88 Watertown Oct. 25-28, 1960


Leland D. Smith


478


SINCE 1933 - SIXTH DEGREE TOTAL, ANNUAL SESSIONS


17,271


80. Saratoga Springs


Oct. 28-31, 1952


Leland D. Smith 961


84. Buffalo Oct. 30, Nov. 2, 1956


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SPECIAL SESSIONS


Prior to Hartford, Connecticut, National Grange Session, 1934 Eastport; Rhineback; Kingston; Hudson. Total 888.


Prior to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, National Grange Session, 1937 Middletown, 107; Norwich, 162; Elmira, 97. Total 366.


Prior to Syracuse, National Grange Session, 1940


Watertown, 168: Beaver Falls, 131; Potsdam, 84; Lake Placid, 138; Glens Falls, 339; Johnstown, 188; Rochester, 109; Batavia, 178; Arcade, 166; Jamestown, 131; Alfred, 156; Canisteo, 189; Lyons, 114; Geneva, 225; Ithaca, 386; Binghamton, 326; Utica, 318; Oneonta, 180; Delhi, 207; Washingtonville, 202; Pine Plains, 346; Albany, 296; Syracuse, 384. Total candidates, 4,951


Prier to Portland, Maine, National Grange Session, 1948:


Poughkeepsie, 666; Albany, 150; Glens Falls, 94; Oneonta, 494. Total candidates, 1,404.


Prior to Atlantic City, New Jersey, National Grange, 1951 ;; South Kortright, 403; Liberty, 92; Kingston, 204; Mahopac, 155; Farmingdale, 118. Total candidates, 972.


Prior to Burlington, Vermont, National Grange Session, 1953: Oneonta, 196; Chatham, 202; Carthage, 274; Canton, 275; Malone, 168. Total candidates, 1,115.


Prior to Rochester, New York, National Grange Session, 1956: Ithaca, 195; Whitney Point, 154; Wellsville, 297; Nunda, 203; Penn Yan, 142; Newark, 244; Morrisville, 238; Norwich, 130; South Kortright, 93; Poughkeepsie, 382; Cobleskill, 199; Al- bany, 155; Mayfield, 44; Glens Falls, 153; Malone, 109; Water- town, 243; Rochester, 227. Total candidates, 3,198.


Total to receive sixth degree in special sessions, 12,894.


This does NOT include New York State members who went directly to the other State National Grange sessions to receive the sixth degree. In 1957 State Secretary Stanley reported he had sent out over 31,000 sixth degree certificates. To date it would be approximately 33,000, who have received this beautiful degree impressively conferred by State Officers.


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STATE GRANGE OFFICERS 1934 - 1960


Name


Fred J. Freestone Raymond Cooper William Joseph Rich Henry D. Sherwood Leland D. Smith


Raymond Cooper


Oswego


Feb.


1928-Dec. 1935


W. J. Rich


Washington


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1939


Henry D. Sherwood


Dutchess


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


David C. Kidd


Livingston


Dec.


1943-D-ec.


1947


Leland D. Smith


Franklin


Dec.


1947-Oct.


1951


Ralph Young


Broome


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Clarence Johncox


Genesee


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1957


Russell Curtis


Madison


Oct.


1957-Oct.


196-


LECTURER


Clinton


Feb.


1934-Dec.


1939


Mrs. Jay Keller


Genesee


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Mrs. Leonard Windecker


Herkimer


Dec.


1943-Dec. 1949


Mrs. Theron Pickett


Saratoga


Dec.


1949-Oct.


1953


Mrs. Howard Reed


Oneida


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1955


Mrs. Lorenzo Palmer


Wayne


Oct.


1955-Oct.


196-


STEWARD


Washington


Feb.


1934-Dec.


1935


Henry D. Sherwood


Dutchess


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1939


Ray R. Lant


Columbia


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Glenn Sheldon


St. Lawrence


Dec.


1943-Dec.


1947


Ralph M. Young


Broome


Dec.


1947-Oct.


1951


Clarence E. Johncox


Genesee


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Russell Curtis


Madison


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1957


Matthias Smith


Otsego


Oct.


1957-Oct.


196-


ASSISTANT STEWARD


Wayne


Feb.


1928-Dec. 1935


Timothy D. Thomas


Madison


Ded.


1935-Dec.


1939


Glenn B. Sheldon


St. Lawrence


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Earl C. Watson


Wyoming


Dec.


1943-Dec.


1947


* Merrill Curry


Tompkins


Dec.


1947-Dec.


1949


Russell Curtis


Madison


Dec.


1949-Oct.


1953


Matthias Smith


Otsego


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1957


Robert S. Drake


Steuben


Oct.


1957-Oct.


196-


CHAPLAIN


Rev. Fred E. Dean


Monroe


Feb.


1932-Dec.


1937


Rev. Robert Root


Cayuga


Dec.


1937-Dec.


1947


*Carl P. Fairbanks


Wayne


Dec.


1947-Oct.


1951


Rev. John Rein


Monroe


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Rev. O. Blakeley Hill


County


Term of Office


MASTER


Seneca


Feb. 1828-Dec. 1935


Oswego


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1939


Washington


Dec.


1939-Dec. 1943


Dutchess


Dec.


1943-Oct. 1951


Franklin


Oct. 1951-Oct.


196-


OVERSEER


178


Allegany-Erie


Oct.


1953-Oct.


196-


Mrs. E. Bernard Miller


W. J. Rich


Dana P. Waldron


Name


* John W. Kleis Robert Payne


Harold M. Stanley


Timothy D. Thomas


Madison


Feb. 1934-Dec.


1935


Ray R. Lant


Columbia


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1939


Earl C. Watson


Wyoming


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Ralph M. Young


Broome


Dec. 1943-Dec.


1947


Homer Neville


Suffolk


Dec.


1947-Dec.


1949


Arthur Speenburg


Greene


Dec.


1949-Oct.


1953


Robert S. Drake


Steuben


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1957


Lawrence Benson


Dutchess


Oct.


1957-Oct. 1959


Edward Beightol


Chautauqua


Oct.


1959-Oct.


196-


CERES


Mrs. Josephine Merk


Westchester


Feb.


1934-Dec.


1935


Alice McLean


Allegany


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1937


Mrs. Floyd Swift


Herkimer


Dec.


1937-Dec.


1939


Mrs. Donald Wickham


Schuyler


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Mrs. Walter Goff


Essex


Dec.


1943-Dec.


1945


Mrs. Loren Muck


Niagara


Dec.


1945-Dec.


1947


Mrs. Edna Black


Chautauqua


Dec.


1947-Dec.


1949


Mrs. Lloyd Wyant


Wyoming


Dec.


1949-Oct.


1951


Mrs. Leon Failing


Jefferson


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Mrs. Theron Brown


Cayuga


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1955


Mrs. Leland Blodgett


Chautauqua


Oct.


1955-Oct.


1957


Mrs. Ralph Alexander


Essex


Oct.


1957-Oct.


196-


POMONA


Ontario


Feb.


1934-Dec.


1935


Mrs. Mary Silliman


Wayne


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1937


Mrs. Esther Bailey


Yates


Dec.


1937-Dec.


1939


Mrs. Harry Salisbury


Chenango


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Mrs. Leon Collins


Allegany


Dec.


1943-Dec.


1945


Mrs. Jessie Prouty


Columbia


Dec.


1945-Dec.


1947


Mrs. Russell Harris


Warren


Dec.


1947-Dec.


1949


Mrs. Lucinda Harvey


Cortland


Dec.


1949-Oct.


1951


Mrs. Ernest Benjamin


Chemung


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Mrs. Margaret Wilcox


Fulton


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1955


Miss Hilda Smith


Putnam


Oct.


1955-Nov.


1956


Mrs. Henry Bower


Erie


Nov.


1956-Oct.


196-


FLORA


Franklin


Feb.


1934-Dec.


1935


Delaware


Dec.


1935-Dec.


1937


Mrs. Laura Neville


Suffolk


Dec.


1937-Dec.


1939


Mrs. Emma Case


Ontario


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1943


Lewis


Dec.


1943-Dec.


1945


Oneida


Dec.


1945-Dec.


1947


Cattaraugus


Dec.


1947-Dec.


1949


Feb.


1924-Oct. 1957


Albany


Oct. 1957-Oct. 196-


SECRETARY Onondaga


Feb. 1934-Oct.


196-


GATEKEEPER


Term of Office


County


TREASURER Erie


Mrs. Agnes King


Mrs. Wilber Cleveland


Mrs. Earl K. Stanton


Mrs. Alice Williams


Mrs. Louise Bailey


179


Mrs. Edna VanNoy


Name


County


Term of Office


Mrs. Raymond Phillips


Ontario


Dec. 1949-Oct.


1951


Mrs. Gerald Barden


Yates


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Mrs. Leonard Whitcome


Chautauqua


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1955


Mrs. Spencer Duncan


Albany


Oct.


1955-Oct. 1957


Mrs. Thomas VanWagenen


Schenectady


Oct.


1957-Oct.


196-


LADY ASSISTANT STEWARD


Mrs. Wilber Cleveland


Delaware


Feb.


1928-Dec.


1937


Mrs. Jay Keller


Genesee


Dec.


1937-Dec.


1939


Mrs. Theron Pickett


Saratoga


Dec.


1939-Dec.


1945


Mrs. Margaret Thorne


Monroe


Dec.


1945-Dec.


1949


Mrs. David Mabie


Fulton


Dec.


1949-Oct.


1951


Mrs. Lillian C. Niles


Washington


Oct.


1951-Oct.


1953


Mrs. Isaac Graham


Ulster


Oct.


1953-Oct.


1955


Mrs. Donald Pepper


Saratoga


Oct.


1955-Oct.


1959


Mrs. Floyd S. Gage


Ontario


Oct.


1959-Oct.


196-


For EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS see Chapter 3.


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IN MEMORIAM February, 1934-STATE GRANGE OFFICERS-September 1961 "They have but passed Beyond the mists that blind us here .. . They have but dropped their robes of clay To put their shining raiment on." J. L. McGreery


Name


Office


Date of Service


Date of Decease


Aiken, H. E.


Executive Committee


(1922-1932)


1945


Aiken, Mrs. H. E.


1951


Allen, Leonard L.


Historian


(1922-1938)


Dec. 5, 1949


Auchter, Florence


Flora


(1922-1926)


State Juvenile Deputy


(1926 )


Bartlett, A. J.


Executive Committee


(1885-1888)


1937


Bean, William L.


Treasurer


(1904-1908)


Feb. 12, 1938


Betts, Josiah


National Grange Deputy


(1920-


)


Sept., 1934


Black, Edna


Ceres


(1947-1949)


May, 1958


Clark, Mrs. Olin


Ceres


(1924-1928)


Clark, Olin


1945


Clemons, Mrs. Murray


Flora


(1928-1934)


1947


Clemons, Murray


1960


Connolly, Mrs. John J.


Ceres


(1920-1924)


1946


Connolly, John


1960


Cooper, Raymond


Lecturer


(1924-1928)


Master


(1935-1939)


Member Executive Committee (1939-1942)


March 7, 1959


Curry, Merrill


Assistant Steward


(1947-1949)


1959


Curry, Mrs. Merrill


Flora


(1902-1904)


Dawley, Frank


Dayton, Rev. Charles H.


Chaplain


(1924-1928)


March 4, 1958 April, 1951


Downs, Mrs. Arthur


Home Economics Com., Ch. (1922


194-


Fairbanks, Carl


Chaplain


(1947-1951)


1960


Freestone, Fred J.


Lecturer


(1923-1924)


Master


(1928-1935)


Member Nat. Exec. Com.


(1929-1941)


July 16, 1961 1937


Goff, Mrs. Walter


Ceres


(1943-1945)


Jan., 1961


Grosh, Rev. E. E.


Chaplain


(1916-1920)


May 26, 1957


(Great-great nephew of Rev. A. B. Grosh, first Chaplain National Grange)


Hall, A. E.


Steward


(1902-1904)


1934


Hecker, Fred


Steward


(1920-1922)


July 12, 1945


Jennings, Susie


Ceres


(1928-1930)


1941


Johnson, Deborah Morse


Ch. Home Economics (1923)


Dec. 7, 1945


Jordan, Mrs. Dewitt C.


Ch. Home Economics (1926)


Jan. 16, 1956


Jordan, Dewitt


Feb. 22, 1943


King, Mrs. Floyd


Flora


(1934-1935)


King, Floyd


Treasurer


(1924-1957)


Mar. 21, 1958


Kleis, John W.


Kleis, Mrs. John


181


Dawley, Mrs. Frank


Down, Arthur


Giles, Mrs. W. N., wife of former State Master


Date of Service


Date of Decease


Name


Office


Lawton, Mrs. Olin, wife of former Steward


Lowell, Sherman J. Lecturer


(1908-1912)


Master


(1916-1920)


National Grange Master


(1919-1923)


Feb. 3, 1940


Lowell, Mrs. Sherman J.


Manning, Mrs. Albert


Flora


(1914-1916)


Feb. 13, 1949


Wife of former State Master


(1934-1939)


Historian


(1940-1941)


Jan. 12, 1953


Miller, E. Bernard


Penny, George T.


Gatekeeper


(1904-1906)


1944


Pettit, Percy, husband former Home Economics Committee Chairman


1939


Phillips, Cora


Pomona


(1922-1924)


1947


Potter, Mrs. Charles


Pomona


(1930-1934)


Aug. 20, 1942


Potter, Charles


Pratt, C. H., husband of former Ceres


1960


Prouty, Mrs. William


Pomona


(1945-1947)


Mar. 13, 1957


Riley, Frank J.


Secretary


(1924-1934)


Nov. 28, 1958


Riley, Mrs Frank J.


Scudder, Bruce, husband of past Service & Hospitality Chairman


Sheldon, Mrs. Glenn, wife of former Steward


1958


Smith, Mrs. Herbert D. Pomona


(1926)-1928)


July 1, 1947


Smith, Herbert D.


Smith, Mrs. L. D., wife of Overseer


Sept. 1, 1948


Stafford, Mrs. Harley Ceres


(1930-1934)


1946


Stafford, Harley


Stanton, Mrs. Earl Flora (1943-1945)


Nov. 22, 1958


Strivings, Mrs. Silas, wife of former Master


1936


Swift, Floyd, husband of former Ceres


Feb. 1960


Tallman, Mrs. W. D. Flora


(1918-1922)


1961


Tallman, W. D.


Tanner, Mrs. Leslie


Ch. Service & Hospitality


(1938)


Sept. 20, 1945


Tanner, Leslie


Jan. 23, 1942


Thomas, Timothy


Assistant Steward (1935-1939)


1947


Tucker, Rev. E. L.


Chaplain


(1928-1935)


1940


Walrath, Edson


Ch. Executive Committee


(1922-1939)


1949


Waldron, Dana


Assistant Steward


(1928-1935)


April 22, 1957 March 28, 1934


Waldron, Mrs. Dana


(Matie)


Ware, Mrs. W. W.


Lady Assistant Steward


(1900-1904)


April 7, 1958


Watson, George


Lecturer (1916-1918)


1941


Weaver, Mrs. J. Wells


Ch. Home Economics (1929)


1935


Weaver, J. Wells


Sept. 9, 1948


Wilcox, Fredus Chaplain (1920-1924)


Wixon, O. M., Assistant Secretary 26 years


July, 1938


Wixon, Mrs. O. M. Ceres (1888-1890)


1939


Worker, Ross, husband of past Chairman Home Economics Committee


Young, George Gatekeeper (1922-1924) 1942


NOTE: Space requirements necessarily limited the above to officers, wives and hus- bands. Every posible effort has been made to assure completeness and correctness. Omissions are unintentional. In some instances, date of death was unobtainable.)


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Oct. 6, 1942


Miller, Mrs. E. Bernard


Lecturer


1948


Member Executive Com. (1935-1938)


1940


Mar. 23, 1961


ROSTER OF DEPUTY GRANGE MASTERS


1934 - 1961


ALBANY: Lansing Appleby, Rhodell M. Stanton, Leo Appleby, Lawrence Starr, Donald M. Robinson, Walter G. Emerich, Spencer G. Duncan, Earl Loucks.


ALLEGANY: Everett E. Eldridge, Howard Wightman, G. LaRue Sears, E. Allen Witter, Wendell E. Chamberlain, Lloyd Bump, Ernest Witter.


BROOME: Clyde Eggleston, Ralph M. Young, Maurice Mallery, B. Browe Stone, Bert Palmer, Lee Ward.




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