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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.
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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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