The Ladies of the G. A. R. is composed of the mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, nieces and granddaughters of Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the War of the Rebellion, none but blood relatives being eligible.
George H. Thomas Circle No. 32 was organized August, 1903. Meetings are held semi-monthly, which are well attended. Up to March, 1919, the Circle was very active in Red Cross work. When the war ended activities in that direction ceased. Members took part in the parade in honor of the 363rd and 347th Regiments' return last April, also participated in all patriotic parades when the Red Cross workers have been invited to join.
We attend G. A. R. funerals, also officiate at the funerals of deceased members, visit the sick, contribute relief; also make donations to Ladies of G. A. R. Cottages at Sawtelle, Cal. participated in exercises Memorial Day (May 30th) at Presidio; also assisted in making floral emblems. Appomattox Day, April 9th, was celebrated by giving a rousing Camp Fire, 200 being in attendance. Circle had a booth at Federation Fete last November, which contained many interesting and historic relics of the Civil War. Patriotic days are fittingly observed. Circle had Service Flag containing thirty-three stars, three gold and one silver, which was fittingly retired in January. Circle is in a growing and prosperous condition.
OFFICERS 1918
Mrs. Marion E. KYLE, President
Mary H. TERRY, Senior Vice-President
Minnie L. NORGROVE, Junior Vice-President
Miss Lucy M. VINING, Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth MERRELL, Treasurer
Mrs. Florence F. LONG, Chaplain
OFFICERS 1919
Mrs. Minnie L. NORGROVE, President
Mrs. Anna R. LUTHER, Senior Vice-President
Mrs. Jennie E. MILLER, Junior Vice-President
Miss Lucy M. VINING, Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth MERRELL, Treasurer
Mrs. Florence F. LONG, Chaplain
Mrs. Caroline EISENHART, Conductor
Mrs. Mary E. HARRINGTON, Asst. Conductor
Mrs. Etta CURLE, Guard
Mrs. Anna R. HERRICK, Assistant Guard
Mrs. Flora E. BOWLEY, Musician
Mrs. Lura A. SOUPER, Patriotic Instructor
OFFICERS 1920
Mrs. Anna R. LUTHER, President
Mrs. Jennie E. MILLER, Senior Vice-President
Mrs. Lizzie CROOKS, Junior vice-President
Miss Lucy M. VINING, Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth MERRELL, Treasurer
Mrs. Florence F. LONG, Chaplain
Mrs. Caroline EISENHART, Conductor
Mrs. Mary E. HARRINGTON, Asst. Conductor
Mrs. Minnie McTAGGART, Guard
Mrs. Anna R. HERRICK, Assistant Guard
Mrs. Flora E. BOWLEY, Musician
Mrs. Lura A. SOUPER, Patriotic Instructor