North Union Aid Active 35 Years
The North Union Aid was organized 35 years ago at the home of Mrs. John Donelson with the following members: Mrs. John Donelson, Mrs. J.J. Allen, Mrs. R. W. Reynolds, Mrs. Alia Todd, Mrs. John Dawson, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Ackelberry and Mrs. Mary Eckstein. The aid dues at that time were 5 cents per month, and their work consisted of sewing carpet rags at 5 cents per pound. At their first meeting they sewed one pound.
They had different ministers come out and preach at the Dawson school house among which might be mentioned the Reverend Clark, Albion, Batty, Craig, Parker and Christner. The aid contributed, at one year at least $12 per month towards the preachers salary. As there is no services at the school house they give a gift of money to all the churches in Farnam at Easter time. They also support the orphanages at Omaha and Holdrege.
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They have at the present time about 25 members. Of the original members there are only three still on the roll: Mrs. J. J. Allen, Mrs. John Dawson and Mrs. Eckstein.
1886
1936
First G.A.R. Flag Made of Calico
The J. W. McClain G. A. R. post was organized in 1886 or '87 with a membership of 22. The post desired to have a flag, and as the funds were low they bought red, white and blue calico and Mrs. N. L. Moore with the assistance of a few friends made the flag which was used until worn out. The post later bought a flag and a few years ago J. B. Kitchen, then the only local surviving member of the post presented Mrs. Laura Stebbins the flag, which is treasured highly by Mrs. Stebbins, as her father, N. L. Moore was instrumental in the organization of the Farnam G. A. R.
1886
1936
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