The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1933-03-21
ID. A. r. VIEWS NEW "SHIP"
AT STATE CONFERENCE

II he annual state conference OF I ne
Ohio Society, Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution was held in Akron the
past week.
For the interest and pleasure of
those interested in the organization
and its work, the following account Of
some of the most important proceed
ings, is given.
"All sessions and affairs were held
in the Mayhower Hotel and those in
attendance report that the music heard
on the programs was one of the out
standing features as was the visit to
the airport when beautifully appoint
ed reception and tea was given in the
Administration building. At this time
the. state officers formed the receiving
line and each was presented with a
lovely corsage.
Monday afternoon was concerned
with the meeting of the Ohio State
Officers club, the board meeting and
election of officers. A banquet follow
ed which was attended by ninety
guests.
Tuesday morning at ten-thirty
o'clock the regents meeting Tuesday
afternoon the trip to the airport to
see the Macon.
Tuesday evening, Wednesday
morning and afternoon We're concern
ed with formal programs and at noon
on Wednesday the state luncheon for
the Daughters of 1912 was held.
"Also, on Wednesday afternoon the
annual memorial service was held CON
Quoted by Mrs. John S. Heaume, of
\ Springfield, state vice regent.
l Following are convention notes
which appeared in Mondays edition Of
the Akron Beacon Journal. The Guy
ahoga Portage chapter was hostess.
"The D. A. R., like the magnificent
ship, the Z. S. S. Macon, stands ready
to rise and defend the United States,'
Mrs. John S. Heaume, vice regent of
the state tcld her audience Tuesday
night at the official opening of the
Ohio State d. A. r. conference at the
Mayflower hotel.
".We ask loyalty and truth as the
password for this convention,' Mrs. f..
o. McMillen, regent, Cuyahoga-P Port
age, hostess chapter, told her guests
at the opening assembly. If Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution, above
all other women, pledge their loyalty,
the United States will continue on its
great path of progress
"Mrs. Asa Messenger, Xenia, state
regent, presided at the assembly at
which Mrs, William Alexander, state
regent of Pennsylvania, was a special
guest. Officers of the Ohio organiza-
ton were introduced and reports of
the chaplain, consulting registrar and
historian presented.
"Dr. Frederick N. McMillen, Cincin-
natl, chaplain of the Ohio National
Guard, talked on Ideal Americans" at
the meeting at which Akron Civic
quartet furnished music Singers in
this group include Mrs. A. j. Akers,
Miss Gertrude Miller, Clifford Wilson,
and Willis Gardner, accompanied by
Mrs. Estelle Ruth at the piano.
Presentation and retiring of the
colors at the opening and close of the
meeting gave a colorful atmosphere
to the whole affair.
More than 500 guests attended the
tea given by Akron, Cuyahoga Falls
and Temperance Avery d. A. r.
Chapters Tuesday afternoon following
a trip of all delegates to the airport
to view the T. S. S. Macon. The tea
was held in the administration building
at the airport, where historic silver
belonging to old Akron district fam
lilies was used at the gaily decorated
refreshment tables.
Mrs +. S. Connor and Mrs. ]. ".
Cotton, regents of Akron and Guy
ahoga Falls chapters, assisted by their
officers, welcomed the guests. Mrs. P.
v. c. See, regent-elect Of Cuyahoga