Published: December 05, 2006 10:44 am      

Dixie chapter meets at library

From submitted reports

The Dixie Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, had its monthly meeting at the McAlester Public Library.

Jean Evans, of the General Clement A. Evans Chapter in Tulsa, was a guest. She is also the state chairman of the committee on patriotic activities.

She was at the meeting to commend President Charleen Samuels for her efforts in collecting books and personal items for the veterans at the Talihina Veterans’ Hospital.

Margaret Gragg gave the financial report.

Melissa Whitehouse gave the program on Gettysburg and Gen. Robert E. Lee.

A unique Thanksgiving lunch was provided by Nina Fereday and Amy Reimer.

Jacque Nicholson and Lois Eddington were invited to become associate members in appreciation of their special contribution to the chapter.