Borough of Etna - Centennial Festivities Yearbook (Etna, PA)

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CQHALFANT HOUSE INC, ,av FRONT: Mrs. Joseph C. Noe, Pres. C. H. Inc. '69-'70g Mrs. Charles Cummings, Pres. C.H.W.C. '68-'69-'70, REAR: Mrs. Howard A. lrvine, Pres C. H. lnc. '68-'69: Mrs. George Cain, Pres. C.H.E.C. '69-'70g 'Vlrs Melvin K. Andrews, Pres, C.H.E.C. '68-'69. ln 1940 both clubs joined the Pennsylvania Federa t1on of Womens Clubs ln 1941 the Exenlng group submltted its reswnation to the Womans Club and two Chalfant House Clubs are now functioning The Chalfant House Foundation ceased to exist ln 1919 owinff to the passing of the last member, a Miss lsabella Chalfant Miss lvallace u as automatically rehexed of her executive position ln 1950 the two Clubs affreed to purchase the building, each assuming one half of purchase price A new got ernlng body was organized and lxnoun as the Chalfant House Inc whose first president was Esther Kobert Hoke Alterations and aluminum sidinff new porch and sidewalks, storm Wln Dining 10011 'lv HTS. Hel-man Cfphen, Mrs. Logan Jones, MTS. Q. H, Heusy, Mrs. Corrine Schmidt, Mrs. Harry J. klein dons and doors, drapes, chma, refugerators, stoves, hot water heater, furnaces and landscaping A hostess was also necessary During these necessary responsr h1l1t1es each Club continued to funct1on while paying its indebtedness and donating to all philanthropic and CIVIC drlves Finally, ln September, 1960 there was a gala affair, The Burning of the Mortgage Various orwamzatrons meet regulary at the house Affairs such as dinners, receptions showers, luncheon and family Get togethers are enjoyed by members and their friends Chalfant House continues to be used as an outlet for philanthropic affairs and the members con tlnue to maintain it with the dignity it so deserves vu tm secretary second is at es Lum I L ,, . . M 2: L D . I I V ' L4 - 77 ' ' ' L' ' D. - - - . . . . . . . Yr . K . If ll' rf' TU' 1'l '-l 'llll-n'Ir11's Hr '-I - if 1 Y ' ' rm, '- Ns 9 - . , , U 4 'E me w.fr!:..,,' Elmer-,In.-,'1't11-If I ,., , ' Mx JMV- - 1 ' s. be A II6 ft fr. I-'ram rar,-.X M.-1, 1, - . 1, . . . ' , ' , 1 ENV Nts GLUILC Heekel is Donaldson Mis George W , 1 1 ,,, 1 t , Tl C' L'-WM Mlb. Chdllcs A. EAIUCIT1,lVllSSHl?lGl'l11'VII1G,lV1lSS-

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A l AMERICAN LEGION AND V.F.W . , LIDIES AUX. ELMER LEG l 4 zey F Har F day z aw a-,'.:1 ,..D ,:-1. 1 Front: A.Nagner,E.Hartmann,Hab.HcLaugh1in, W SZZa2eQ Hagidk M Kinz E Yogst . . , . ,.. , . . G.Biernesser,Mrs.Reihms,D.wessel,C.- Top. M,Pilgram,H.SLhWSrCz,N.Shoup,A.Schotts. f- l 1 1939 nn, QQFANILQ sb 0 AMERICAN LECION AUXILIARY, Unit 597 I The first meeting was held at the Chalfant House November 13, 1936 with the first regular meeting held in the home of Mrs. Ruth Morrison January 8, 1937 with the following officers being elected: President, Mrs. R. Morrison, Vice President, Mrs. M. Friday, Secretary, Mrs. M. Laughlin, Treasurer, Mrs. E. Hart- mann, Chaplain, Miss M. McLaughlin, Sgt. at Arms, Mrs. A. Lutz. The Auxiliary was organized and in- stalled by Mrs. Byerl Beaver. Western Div. Director. The purpose of the organization was to help boys in service, hospital veterans and assist in community work. When the new Post Home was being built, the Auxiliary played a large part in furnishing and financ- Q' 47 M .f5Sr E 4 Wx.-:as To such a creed the members of the VFW of the United States are dedicated. During the winter months of 1946 a group of men from Etna and surrounding territory decided there was a need for a post of over- seas veterans in the area. Meetings were held at the Cherry City Fire House and on March 10, 194-7 having 53 charter members, the post was instituted by Past Commander. Robert G. Woodside and Archie W. Rob- bins presiding as first commander. Donations from members of various businesses and fund raising proj- ects, the first colors were purchased and the dream of a post home became a mission to be accomplished. June 1943 meetings were held at the D.O.H. Club on Prospect Street and a real helping hand was given the post when the Ladies Auxiliary was instituted in March 194-9. Having accumulated some funds, the Old Jockey Club at 39 Cherry Street was purchased and ownership of a post home became a reality. Funds were raised through street fairs and drawings to sponsor ball teams and participation in VFW golf tournaments. Etna Civil Defense used the post home as its head- quarters for a number of years. The following com- manders have scrved: E. Hudak, F. Banjovcic, I. DeI.aney, W. Rohrbach, I... Brick, C. Sarver, Ir., A. Sichler, C. Cowan, ,I. Witlman, 13. Hudak, M. Heilman, W. Nelson and present commander, W. Overand. 'X o 4 Z qv A Xutdtx llfllltlx ing many projects through the years and are still active in many ways. Officers for the years 1969-70 are: President, Mrs. G. Brick. 1st Vice President, Mrs. E. Hartman, 2nd Vice President, Mrs. L. Naviliiat, Trea- surer, Mrs. M. Kunz, Secretary, Miss M. McLaughlin, Chaplain, Miss Marcella Gebert, Sgt. at Arms, Mrs. M. Duderstadt, and Color Bearer, Mrs. A. Stefko. ETNA SHALER POST 9197 V.F.W. To care for him who has borne the Battle, his Widow and his Orphan. g irNr M f f 2, N'--. '--. X Q X ff.-S