Club news 7-27-14

American Legion Auxiliary

Twenty-three members, including one junior member, attended the American Legion Auxiliary meeting July 9. Hostesses were Edna Smith, Jerri Stone and Irene Winston.

The June minutes and treasurer's report were accepted as read.

Linda Kern reported $5,172.05 was collected during Poppy Day. She also mentioned Jefferson Elementary School and asked members to contribute to its clothes closest, (socks, underwear, gloves or mittens) and bring the items to the Aug. 13 meeting.

One of the young ladies originally signed to attend Girls State did not attend or notify the local chairperson, and discussion was held regarding the proper way to handle the situation.

Shirley Young gave a brief history of the "Star Spangled Banner." It was officially named the United States of America's national anthem in 1931.

A thank-you letter was read from Missouri Veterans Home in appreciation for the donation toward the fireworks display at the home. Also, a note of appreciation from the family of Mary Penrod was read.

Members voted to send a $500 donation to the American Legion in Dexter, Missouri, to assist in the funding of Gobblers Ridge in Stoddard County, an outdoor facility to accommodate disabled veterans for fishing and hunting. Mildred Varvell made the motion, second by Alice Cordea and passed.

St. Mary CCW

St. Mary Council of Catholic Women met July 17 in the Huels Room.

Kristen Rainey presented the program. She showed pictures of her recent trip to Assisi and Rome for the canonization of popes John Paul II and John XXIII. She will be entering the order of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in Quincy, Illinois.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Attendance: Becky McLean, president; Mary Buxton, vice president; Pat Eftink, treasurer; and Imelda Nenninger, secretary. Kate Schaefer, past president, was absent.

Eftink distributed copies of the treasurer's report for the month ending July 17. Nancy King, service commission, reported that members served desserts at the parish picnic. No bereavement dinners were served.

It was moved by Irene Stevens and second by Mary Greaser that we give a donation to Rainey to assist her in her new ministry.

McLean installed new officers: Mary Buxton and Donna Simonton, co-presidents; Pat Eftink, treasurer; and Imelda Nenninger, secretary. Vice president Pat Steinkamp, could not be present. The Rev. Allen Saunders gave the officers a blessing.

He told of Bishop Johnston touring all parishes and missions in August. He will be at St. Mary Aug. 19 for the 8 a.m. Mass and discuss the three goals for the coming years.

Nancy King displayed a Longberger basket that can be used for the spring assembly.

The next meeting is Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.

The meeting closed with the Rev. Saunder's blessing.

John Guild Chapter NSDAR

The John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, rededicated the grave of Mitchell Fleming, a Revolutionary War soldier, July 4.

Fleming was born April 22, 1761, in Kent County, Delaware, and moved to Rowen County, North Carolina. In 1777 he enlisted in Capt. Craig's Company of Col. Francis Lock's regiment at age 16. In 1782 Fleming became a private in Capt. Jame Stevenson's Company of Col. Isaac's North Carolina Regiment. He married Agnes Kennedy in 1784.

In 1819 the family joined a group of colonists and left North Carolina by wagon train to arrive in Cape Girardeau County. He bought land in Shawnee and Apple Creek Townships. His wife, the mother of his nine children, died in 1821. He then married Jane Stevenson.

The Fleming family were charter members of Apple Creek Presbyterian Church. He died in 1837.

-- From staff reports