Governor Nelson
Dewey Chapter
National Society
Daughters of the American
Revolution
Maple Bluff, WI
Chapter
History
1953 -
1971
The chapter was organized at a dinner
meeting at the Park Hotel on February 15, 1953. The State Regent Mrs. Earl Hale
declared the name of the new chapter to be the Governor Nelson Dewey Chapter and
Organizing Regent Mrs. Goodell appointed the slate of officers. A pattern for
the meetings (four evening meetings each year) was established and has continued
through the years. The chapter sponsored the Rosaline Peck Society of the
Children of the American Revolution and several members were active. An award
for outstanding support and service in traffic safety was presented to the
chapter in 1960 by the NSDAR Transportation Committee. Miss Jan Hogoboom was a
state winner in 1963 in the American History Essay Contest. In 1965, a
three-generation group was accepted on the same line at the same time for
membership: Nina Maher, Florence Huston, and Deanna Finley. A tea was held at the
Governor's Residence in 1966 honoring the Gold Star Mothers who were meeting in
Madison. By 1969, the chapter membership had grown to 33. In 1971, an
interesting program on the U.S. Presidents' homes was given by Mr. Stanley
Klein. Later, the Kleins gave two oriental rugs to the National Society.
1971 -
1989
In 1971, Regent Ann Ketterer, wearing
her grandmother's dress, hosted a "Turn of the Century Tea" at her home which
was decorated in 1900 style. A Christmas Tea was given by June Schwandt at her
home in 1974. Lt. John Borley spoke at a chapter meeting in 1977 on "Marines in
the Revolution." In May of 1978, Good Citizens were entertained at a tea in the
home of Mrs. Hogoboom. The grave of Hannah Webber Waterman, daughter of a
Revolutionary soldier, was marked at the Bear Valley Cemetery in 1979. Shirley
Abrahamson, first woman State Supreme Court Justice, spoke to the chapter in
1982. In 1983, the chapter entertained State Regent Mrs. Fred Bush at a luncheon
at Olbrich Gardens. The 100th anniversary of Flag Day was celebrated in 1985 at
the Stony Hill School in Waubeka with the National Chairman of The Flag of the
USA Committee in attendance. Our "Real Granddaughter" Venita Smith was honored
at a Mother-Daughter luncheon in 1987. Chapter members were faithful in
attendance at Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities. By 1990, the chapter
membership had grown to 43. Gold Honor Roll status was achieved and many other
awards were received. Members were serving the State Society in various
capacities and the chapter was active in the support of Surgeons' Quarters.
1989 -
2003
The NSDAR film "Portrait of a Daughter"
was shown at a chapter meeting in 1989. In 1990, "A Kaleidoscope of Quilts" was
presented at the home of Mrs. Reynoldson. Joining with the John Bell Chapter, we
entertained State Regent Barbara Roberts at the Edgewater Hotel. A well-
attended tea at the Governor's Residence in 1991 featured a program entitled
"Our Heritage of Treasured Dolls." A Genealogy Workshop was sponsored at the
State Historical Society in 1992, one of many held over the years under the
leadership of Carol McLeester. The chapter assisted with the State Conference in
Madison in 1993. A tour of the Veteran's Museum and a talk by Edward Davison
commemorated the 50th Anniversary of WWII in 1994. NSDAR Conservation Medals
were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith in 1999.
By the turn of the century, the Governor Nelson Dewey Chapter was well
established with a burgeoning membership and activity at all DAR levels. Regent
Wilma Johnson brought the chapter into the age of computer technology, creating
our own web site. In 2003, our chapter's membership stands at 74 due to the
diligence of officers and members in spreading the DAR message.
2003 -
2006
In October 2003, the chapter celebrated
its Golden Anniversary. Approximately 60 guests were present, including our
State Regent and several state officers, and long time members were honored. A
highlight of the year was a visit to the Gov. Nelson Dewey House in Cassville,
WI, and a tea sponsored by the Cassville Historical
Society.
On an annual basis, the chapter
participates in the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Services at our State Capitol
as well as the annual Ice Cream Social and Blood Drives at the William S.
Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Chapter meetings always include
interesting and informative programs, covering Women's Issues. National Defense,
Conservation, and the Preservation of
History.
Governor Nelson
Dewey Chapter
National Society
Daughters of the American
Revolution
Maple Bluff, WI
Chapter
History
1953 -
1971
The chapter was organized at a dinner
meeting at the Park Hotel on February 15, 1953. The State Regent Mrs. Earl Hale
declared the name of the new chapter to be the Governor Nelson Dewey Chapter and
Organizing Regent Mrs. Goodell appointed the slate of officers. A pattern for
the meetings (four evening meetings each year) was established and has continued
through the years. The chapter sponsored the Rosaline Peck Society of the
Children of the American Revolution and several members were active. An award
for outstanding support and service in traffic safety was presented to the
chapter in 1960 by the NSDAR Transportation Committee. Miss Jan Hogoboom was a
state winner in 1963 in the American History Essay Contest. In 1965, a
three-generation group was accepted on the same line at the same time for
membership: Nina Maher, Florence Huston, and Deanna Finley. A tea was held at the
Governor's Residence in 1966 honoring the Gold Star Mothers who were meeting in
Madison. By 1969, the chapter membership had grown to 33. In 1971, an
interesting program on the U.S. Presidents' homes was given by Mr. Stanley
Klein. Later, the Kleins gave two oriental rugs to the National Society.
1971 -
1989
In 1971, Regent Ann Ketterer, wearing
her grandmother's dress, hosted a "Turn of the Century Tea" at her home which
was decorated in 1900 style. A Christmas Tea was given by June Schwandt at her
home in 1974. Lt. John Borley spoke at a chapter meeting in 1977 on "Marines in
the Revolution." In May of 1978, Good Citizens were entertained at a tea in the
home of Mrs. Hogoboom. The grave of Hannah Webber Waterman, daughter of a
Revolutionary soldier, was marked at the Bear Valley Cemetery in 1979. Shirley
Abrahamson, first woman State Supreme Court Justice, spoke to the chapter in
1982. In 1983, the chapter entertained State Regent Mrs. Fred Bush at a luncheon
at Olbrich Gardens. The 100th anniversary of Flag Day was celebrated in 1985 at
the Stony Hill School in Waubeka with the National Chairman of The Flag of the
USA Committee in attendance. Our "Real Granddaughter" Venita Smith was honored
at a Mother-Daughter luncheon in 1987. Chapter members were faithful in
attendance at Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities. By 1990, the chapter
membership had grown to 43. Gold Honor Roll status was achieved and many other
awards were received. Members were serving the State Society in various
capacities and the chapter was active in the support of Surgeons' Quarters.
1989 -
2003
The NSDAR film "Portrait of a Daughter"
was shown at a chapter meeting in 1989. In 1990, "A Kaleidoscope of Quilts" was
presented at the home of Mrs. Reynoldson. Joining with the John Bell Chapter, we
entertained State Regent Barbara Roberts at the Edgewater Hotel. A well-
attended tea at the Governor's Residence in 1991 featured a program entitled
"Our Heritage of Treasured Dolls." A Genealogy Workshop was sponsored at the
State Historical Society in 1992, one of many held over the years under the
leadership of Carol McLeester. The chapter assisted with the State Conference in
Madison in 1993. A tour of the Veteran's Museum and a talk by Edward Davison
commemorated the 50th Anniversary of WWII in 1994. NSDAR Conservation Medals
were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith in 1999.
By the turn of the century, the Governor Nelson Dewey Chapter was well
established with a burgeoning membership and activity at all DAR levels. Regent
Wilma Johnson brought the chapter into the age of computer technology, creating
our own web site. In 2003, our chapter's membership stands at 74 due to the
diligence of officers and members in spreading the DAR message.
2003 -
2006
In October 2003, the chapter celebrated
its Golden Anniversary. Approximately 60 guests were present, including our
State Regent and several state officers, and long time members were honored. A
highlight of the year was a visit to the Gov. Nelson Dewey House in Cassville,
WI, and a tea sponsored by the Cassville Historical
Society.
On an annual basis, the chapter
participates in the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Services at our State Capitol
as well as the annual Ice Cream Social and Blood Drives at the William S.
Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Chapter meetings always include
interesting and informative programs, covering Women's Issues. National Defense,
Conservation, and the Preservation of
History.
