WILTON – The Colonial Daughters Chapter of the DAR met at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wilton for their monthly meeting and Christmas Party.
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Loraine Norton presented a program about Colonial Flags and their designs, symbolisms and histories. Also information of the many regimental and state flags that have been used in conflicts or flown on state buildings was presented.
At noon the group enjoyed a “Sandwich & Cookie Swap,” with beverages supplied by the hostesses: Joan Patterson, Anne Kendall, Marion Hutchinson. Regent Marcia White opened the business meeting. The President General’s Report was read by Marion Hutchinson, the National Defense News by Joanne Page and the Indian Minutes by Connie Hiltz.
Hiltz also gave a report on a proclamation received from the national DAR headquarters in Washington D.C. in observance of National American Indian Heritage Month to honor the contributions of the American Indians. This proclamation was signed by Richard Davis, Farmington Town Manager and posted in the Farmington town office. A copy was also posted at the Farmington Public Library, along with a display of several books and information on Native American culture provided by Librarian Melanie Coombs.
A tribute of remembrance to Pearl Harbor was observed, with the group singing “Remember Pearl Harbor.” Several newspapers dated December 8, 1941 were on display. One in particular was The Boston Post, it consisted of 20 pages, large print, 16 x 21 inches in size. The price of the paper was 2 cents.
A “Yankee Swap” was enjoyed by the members at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Fairbanks Union Church on Jan. 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. The program will be “Children of the American Revolution.” Lunch will served by ladies of the church, the cost is $10 per person. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Those in attendance were: Regent White, Loraine Norton, Elaine Wells, Nancy Flick, Jan Stevens, Joy Gilbank, Melanie Farmer, Connie Hiltz, Marion Hutchinson, Anne Kendall, Julia Nouvertne, Theo Ross, Ann Ladd, Sylvia Adams, Barbara Titcomb, Belle Foss, Joanne Page and guest Beth Stimson.
