New Britain herald., 1929-10-17

killed in France. The order pur- chased it's second Liberty bond of | $500. In May $23 was donated to the Red Cross. August 22 brought the report of the death of Joseph Demnicki m France and on Scptem- Der l2 William c. Schleicher was reported killed in France. In Oc- tober the order brought it's third Liberty bond Of $500 and in Novem- Der contributed $25 to the local united war work campaign. Novem- Der brought the report of the death of another member in France, Paul w. Topa.
 In May, 1919, the aerie contri buted $l0 to the Salvation Army, In September, the order took part in the civic welcome home coming of the city's war heroes, headed by the T. A. B. drum corps and a handsome float. The society donated $25 to fund for an automobile for visiting nurses in November.
 Death of James T. McskiIl
 Judge James T. Meskll, the first past worthy president of the local aere. passed away on January [, 1920. In November $l was donated to the Tuberculosis relief society and $1O0 to the hospital drive. In April. 1921, $1O vas donated to the Irish drive. The fresh air camp was given $25 in July. Donations Of $10 were given 10 the tuberculosis relief and Salvation Army drive in November and December.
 On August 24 1922, Lawrence Kramer was presented with a life memberships card and Eagles em- blem ring. On April 26, 1923, Will liam H. Scheuy, secretary for 19 years, announced that he wished to retire from the office and James F.. O'Brien was nominated. On June 14, State President Harter of Bridge port presented Mr. Scheuy with a 1 life embership's card and an i Eagle emblem ring in behalf of the | local order
 The order purchased a st.0O0 cer- | tificate of deposit at the Commercial Trust Co.,. at per cent interest.
 20 Year Buttons Presented
 In April, 1924, $50 was donated for the benefit of the tornado vic tims. In June, the order gave $25 towards the American Legion drive Past presidents night was observed on April p, 1926, and all chairs were occupied by past presidents Twenty year buttons were presented to all members of 20 years standing The order donated S25 to the police pension fund in 1928. In September 1928, the aerie took part in the dedication of the war memorial monument on Walnut Hill park. A handsome float was in the parade with the Connecticut state aerie of- fiCers present.
 Officers were elected and installed this year and other routine matters transacted, thus bringing the secre. tary's report up to the 18th yeal of the organization of the Eagles.
 List of Worthy President
 The list of worthy presidents that have held office in the local ordel since it's organization are as follows
 Edwin A. Parker, John NJ. Brady
 (two terms), w. Irving Jester Charles F. Dehm, Luke Reynolds
 William C. Kramer, Michael T. Ker
 win, Louis W. Fodt. William Ling
 ner, James E. O'Brien, Fred II
 Jurgen, Henry l.. Walther, Otto r } Schmarr, Philip G. Calinbach, Hen
 ry Lingner, William F. Tyler, Law
 renee R. Kramer, Michael T. Ker win, Henry Zwick, Walter A. Camp bell, James J. McAleer, Louis Jurger Charles Murray, Philip G. Calinbac and William E. Tyler. The abov , list is given in the order in whic. the men held the office.
 , Present Membership 5O5
 At present there are 505 member of the local aerie. In it's 25 years 0 , existence, the order has lost S5 , members through death, removals , transfers and suspensions. The aeri has paid $9,100 to families of dea r illciilbtlS anu S-4,J51 III SIGN Deue
 fits.
 Deceased Members 2 The names of the deceased mem |, bers are as follows: William Smitl , Henry Lindberg, James L. Dawsol , Peter Dorsey, Lawrence HorgaI f John T. Sloan, George r. Ric, I James C. Kelly, John J. Whit, l Luke Reynolds, Charles H. Prat
 Austin Muldowney. Maurice F. Su f livan, John Daladovitch. Richar ;. Scheicher, Frank T. Meade, Fran n A. Zimmerman, Otto Ladin,g, Thon