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Dixie
Chapter No. 35, United Daughters of The Confederacy, (UDC), met Saturday,
in the Sherman home of Elaine Olson. Members were joined by guest
Vickie Parker, a friend of the hostess. Parker's great-great-
grandfather fought for the Confederacy.
Suzanne Cain, vice president, presided in the absence of the
president, Lila Davis. Following the opening ritual, salute to the
flags and the Lord's Prayer, committee reports were given and the roll
call of members was observed.
There will be a marker dedication and salute at the Massey
Steele Cemetery on Preston Peninsula at 3 p.m. May 6. This occasion
will be sponsored by Dixie Chapter No. 35, UDC; Col. Reeves 11th Texas
Calvary Camp No. 349, Sons of Confederate Veterans; and the Texas Society,
United Daughters of 1812. Graves of Cpl. Henry Y. Massey, CSA, and
of Pvt. John M. Massey, War of |
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1812, will
receive markers.
Descendants of both families will attend.
The salute will recognize Kirk Meyers of the Boy Scouts who
organized the restoration of the cemetery as his Eagle Scout Project.
The April program was provided by Suzanne Cain who shared
a tape entitled "Grandpa Wore Gray" by Marie Melchiori.
Ms. Melchiori is a nationally known genealogist and military research
specialist/ Various sources for searching for one's ancestor records
were shared and suggestions made of helpful indices and files to search.
The hostess was assisted at the refreshment table by Suzanne
Cain. Finger sandwiches, a fruit assortment, nuts, cake, tea and
coffee were served.
The next meeting will be held on May 20 in the Denison home
of member Ruth Runnels. The program will be given by Sherry
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