The Superior Express -

Regent Haley Popelka, Belleville welcomed 10 members, and Sharon Tullar – Palmer Museum representative, to the Chapter’s March meeting held on Monday, March 18, at the Palmer Museum, Jewell.

Haley led the members in the Flag salute and The American’s Creed. Devotions were led by Chaplain Jane Pahls, Jewell.

Treasurer’s report was given by Retha Blecha, Munden. The registrar’s report, was given by Brenda Dooley, Jewell, and information on the process to purchase insignia for a member’s tomb stone was presented by Sherry Koster, Jewell. The President General’s Message included encouragement to “roll our sleeves up and get back out in the community in service of historic preservation, education and patriotism.”

American History and Women’s Issues: Kerma Crouse, Jewell reviewed information on the chapter’s upcoming Woman in American History recipient, the late Rena Clingman of Superior. Mrs. Clingman’s impact on education will be the American History program for the April 15 meeting at the Superior Public Library. Jane Pahls encouraged members to use a gardening journal to record ideas, goals and plans along with what was successful and not as successful, as part of the Conservation Minute.

Information from an article in the National Defender, about Sybil Ludington, was reviewed by Retha Blecha. Sybil also rode a horse to warn the Patriots about the activities of the British. She has been honored with a postage stamp in 1975 as part of a group of lessor known heroes of the American Revolution. Becky Craig, Munden, presented information on the movie Killers of the Flower Moon and the Grammy recipient, Lily Gladstone, as part of the Indian Minute. Ms. Gladstone is of Piegan Blackfeet, Nex Perce and European heritage and is the first Native American to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a motion picture and be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Sharon Tullar was the host for the tour of the museum. Newspaper printing equipment, school history and genealogy records were some of the items viewed by the members.

Kerma Crouse explained the naming of Buffalo Valley where Jewell, is located. Billy Street walked to the hill west of Jewell and looked back to the east. All Mr. Street could see was buffalo, as a massive herd was passing through the valley. Now, there are more than a dozen buffalo statues, of various sizes, throughout the town. There are creeks named West Buffalo, Middle Buffalo and East Buffalo, Jewell County has a Buffalo Township, and the City of Jewell has a Buffalo Street!

A monetary donation was made to the Palmer Museum.

The chapter’s Service in Seconds Project included signing Easter cards for chapter members who have been unable to attend the monthly meetings.

The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, at the Superior Public Library.