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Daughters American Revolution
From a typed history that appears to have been written about 1932.
Major Francis Grice chapter D.A.R. was organized February 24, 1912
with 19 chapter members. That Wichita folk might enjoy the influence
of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a waken and encourage
patriotism, Mrs. L. H. Burnsides worked untiringly among her friends
until she aroused interest for the organization of a chapter and at
last in 1912 her efforts were rewarded and a charter was granted.
In recognition of her services and ability she was elected the first
Regent and to her was accorded the privilege of naming the chapter
after her revolutionary ancestor Major Francis Grice. The active
interest and loyalty of the charter members has borne a beautiful
harvest, for they have had the pleasure of seeing the chapter grow
bodily in membership, in interest and in scope of work until today
the chapter has a membership of ninety five. Monthly meetings with
luncheons are held and the large attendance proves how interesting
these are to the members, True patriotic order, recognition of vital
problems affecting woman kind today and the education of the young in
principles of Americanism and loyalty to American institutions and
ideals truly characterize this society.
In 1919 Mrs. Eli Iked, a real daughter moved from Ft. Worth to
Wichita. Falls to live. She became an active member of this chapter
and for four years the chapter had the privilege and pleasure of
contributing to her comfort and enjoying her presence at the meet-
ings. She died March 21, 1923 after a short illness. Her grave has
been marked with a Real Daughter bronze marker and is cared for by
the Major Francis Grice chapter.
In 1923 the state conference was held in Wichita Falls and it was
well attended and was a most successful and enjoyable affair from
every standpoint. Mrs. D. G. Whitney was Regent at the time. The
chapter was particularly gratified at the financial outcome and they
were able to pay all of the expenses of the conference and had a nice
little sum of money left over. They then did a very characteristic
thing for recognizing the need of better Americans through better
education, they voted to take this money and estab-lish a
scholarship. Not until the following year under Mrs. Raileys urgency
was it accomplished and to date we have had the satis-faction of
helping one or two college girls each year gain an educa-tion.
At the opening of our new Junior College building, Mrs. A. H.
Carrigan presented the school with a beautiful flag in memory of her
own Pat, who was killed in France. Our chapter also has one of these
beautiful flags and we give the “Pledge to the Flag” at
each meeting and are learning its proper use in decorating. Both were
made by one of our members, Mrs. L. H. Gipson. We have also presented
flags to all of the Ward schools, also two rural schools. This year
we presented framed flag codes to all Ward schools. Our chapter
established and maintained a Cafeteria in the Mexican school for
several years.
We have completed the organization of a chapter of children of the
American Revolution which meets several times a year, and has an
enthusiastic and gaining membership.
This chapter has always fostered educational work and has given to
the scholarship fund for the State University Huntsville, Normal
Denton State Teachers College, Normal and now helping with vast&
#8217; Texas Teachers College scholarship. Our chapter has helped in
a financial way each call for Texas pay meets for Constitution Hall
and has bought two chairs and helped pay for several others.
During the World War the chapter donated its time entirely to War
work and never were services rendered more willingly and un—
selfishly. Mrs. J. L. Jackson was Regent to her sympathetic interest
and ardor for the cause assisted the ladies in accomplishing an
almost unbelievable amount of work. They also adopted and supported a
French War orphan.
Our charter members are
Mrs. Mary Grice Burnside (Mrs. L. H.) organizing Regent,
Mrs. Clara Campbell Hyatt (Mrs. John) acting Regent for
Mrs. Burnside,
Mrs. Josephine Foster Blair, Regent—(Mrs. Wiley) deceased,
Mrs. Ada Hamon Harrington (deceased),
Mrs. Florence Griggs Jackson (Mrs. J. L.) Regent,
Mrs. Lou Helen Maer (Mrs. O. E.)
Mrs. Alma Young Ferguson (Mrs. W. P.)
Mrs. Maggie Hawkins Moore, deceased.
Mrs. Virginia Young Robertson (Mrs. Wiley)
Mrs. Evelyn Dickson Thompson (Mrs. R. A.) Regent,
Mrs. Maude Minter Watts, Regent,
Mrs. Madge McKean Whitney (Mrs. D. G.) Regent,
Mrs. Neva Parker Woodward,
Miss Minnie Young,
Mrs. Anna Graves,
Mrs. Kate Hawkins Ward,
Mrs. Sophia Markham Ferguson, Vice Regent registor,
Treasurer
Mrs. Eddie Beavers (Mrs. C. W.) Chaplain. (deceased)
List of all Regents in their order
Mrs. L. H. Burnside
Mrs. R. P. Watts
Mrs. Wiley Blair
Mrs. D. G. Whitney
Mrs. L. H. Burnside and during her absence from city Mrs. J. R.
Hyatt served
Mrs. R. A. Thompson
Mrs. D. G. Whitney
Mrs. A. E. L. Railey
Mrs. Fred Cooper
Mrs. E. C. deMontel
Mrs. E. T. Duff now serving