Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 22 August 1922 — Page 31

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1 glimpse at I OUR HONORED I CHESTS TODAY I I Few Short Sketches Tell- ■ i o W ho’s Who Amonfr B the Yeoman Offiicals I f gnM I>!’,KKS PLACES 1 Directors of Ihc Lodge B Come Fro in V anous ■ Cities of the Nation I GEORCE N. FRlNK—Prcsidest ■ #:,s remarked recently tc the edi ■ tor of tliis journal that George N. B rr ink. brand Foreman of the Brother Biood ul American Yeomen, was prob- ■ ab|v ,he hardest worker among tile Bcbirf executives ot American fraternal Benefit societies. This was explained ■t» a description of his methods of ■ <( , rk He supervises the various ac I (jrities that center in the Grand Fore I nan's office and the vast correspond I HKf coming from field men and mem ■ wr s throughout the United States I ind yet is able to spend hall his time I j, Yeoman territory leading the work I that results in the splendid progress ■ the Soviet) is making. That remark I lets Mr. Frink off from other hhlef I executives, giving him special distinc I (ion. But if there is another society I president who puts in more time. ■ starting earlier in the morning and ■ staying up later at night, who puts ■ Bore energy and enthusiasm into I that he does, and who accomplishes I Bore, we would be pleased to be supI plied with his name. The fact is these features have dis- ; tkpH«h<:d Mr. Frink ever since he : started in fraternal work as a local iqKy twenty-eight years ago. He hone affiliated with the Brotherin) of American Yeomen in tts iriy years, and he has grown with the ftflety. He became state ' manager SHowa of the Yeomen ten -year* «gc | after working his way up tn fraternal omee. His work was characterized 1; the constructive vim which won attention throughout the country after his election as Grand Foreman in 1917. That was a promootiou for able and I*******-*#***** + SECURED THE SITES + ♦ ♦*♦ + ♦♦*♦ + + ♦♦** I a ** bßF >v R w C. J. VOGLEWEDE Chairman of the location committte which secured the options on wore than 4,000 acres proposed as sites near Decatur.

' ,UBt an °ther beauty spot of Bellmont Park. Picture of th« lagoon and island at the north of Bellmont Park.

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loyal work for the Society. W. E. DAVY—Secretary About fifty years ago W. E. Davy was born iu northern lowa, hi it! young manhood he. was a h it' : rd operator. Later his inclinations 1 dm to enter the insurance field ant he became associated with the Broth, rhood of American Yeomen at a tii :• when the Society had less than o.OOt members. For a year he was in the 'eld. Twenty-or.e years ago he wa ! octet! Secretary ca Chita Corn* . oik 1 int of this Society ant! has held that losltion since, being unanimously •looted at/each quadrennial conclave He was past president of the A so dated Fraternities of America and a! vuys took a prominent part in the tie ihorations of that body. He raters ii he fraternal field among the stron° and capable men, and as secretary of the Yeomen he has demonstrated luc ability as a man of method and sys tern. Perhaps in no other bus int - office in this country can be found : more carefully regulated system oi accounts or a better plan of book keeping. There is no detail connected with the great business of tin's Society with which he is not familiar. Personally he is genial and coartc ous, a devoted friend and safe counsel lor, and his success has been aehievi d by hard work and application. W. R. SHIRLEY— Director It is a pleasure to consider the careers of so many who have won sue cess in the fraternal world. The re i 5 something about the plan of cr;;aniz: • cion of the various benefit soci< •' which demands that those who rise in the work must do so through worth; and industry. Each society is a re-

Bird s Eye View of Beautiful Bellmont Park community picnii and Yeoman Day pro "ram, ho oring the Y'eoman officials and directors and the Yeoman's Grea; Ideal for establishing of the Yeoman “City of Childhood” is being held today.

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4, ,i ,y A a * TURNS OVER KEYS * e ***** + <• * :• •> + + •>* MAYOti HUBER DeVOSS Who in behalf of the citizens of this city welcomes the Yeoman officials and directors and guests to Decatur today ar.d turned the keys of the city over to the Yeoman Day committee this morning. public. The duty of the officers and directors is to carry out the wishes of the membership. Through the various ! steps any member may proceed from the bottom to the top, but he must first show his ability and works. Therefore we have many examples of men and women succeeding in the fraternal world through their own tA ;rts and becoming an inspiration to ; others. Such an example is the career of W. it. Shirley of Muskogee, Okla., who is

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, August 22, 1922

■ + *s* "S' ■ * TRASPORTATION CHAIRMAN ❖ '-i<■*+**** + + <» + * * * C. N. CHRISTEN Local contractor and chairman of the Transportation committee for Yoe- . man Day. 1 ' chairman of the board of directors of I tlte Brotherhood of American Yeo- , men. He started at the bottom of his t course has be an beset with difflctrl- . ties. These he tackled, overcame I 1 and grew strong in the contlict. He - proves the truth of the adage that - strong men are made by fighting for i themselves and that the man with an easy time rarely advances. Mr. Shirley was an lowa man. He spent his youth in that state where " fraternalism is just a3 much of an institution as the churches. It was natural, therefore, t liA,t he should beuorao a deputy of the Brotherhood of | American Yeomen; he was a trater nalist at heart and he needed a job. He was a good deputy. The applications came rolling in as a result of his efforts. Consequently he became district manager and, as his experience and enthusiasm increased, he was worth more to the Society. Then he ad vatieed again and served the organisation ns state manager of iowa, tho most fruitful Held at that time for Yeoman expansion. Ho also was elected to the supreme auditing committee. About ten years age ha removed to Oklahoma, where lie became interested in farming and the oil business. He made a financial success. About the time he went to Oklahoma he was elected a member of the board of directors for the Brotherhood of American Yeomen and his served continuously over since. He has been chairman of the board since 1917. His

* * 4' * + * <• * •* + * * * * ' * IN CHARGE OF CHILDREN -1 ■? "!• v ♦ 4* ♦ + r r ‘k 4* 4MRS. FRANK DOWNS m President of the Woman’s club, the members of which are in charge of! the children who are taking part in !the Yeoman Day celebration today. experience and his natural aptitude for the work make him one of the most capable fraternal society managers in the country and he is wortli a great deal in his Society. For several years Mr. Shirley has been a member of the board of direct|ors of the National Fraternal Con- ; gress of America, and his voice and counsel are highly esteemed in that important realm. A recital of his progress sounds easy and natural, just as thought each

No spot in Indiana has such beautiful trees as Bellmont Park. The above picture shows the rows of maples on both sides of the driveway from the entrance to the para.

higher post was waiting for him. Probably they were, but Mr. Shirley has slaved, has suffered disappointment, has endured privation and hardship. That he has made a success of ; life and that he is giving his talents in the service of fraternalism is a fine thing for the institution. C. L. VROOMAN—Director When we come to consider an in ititution, its growth, its influence and the way it fulfills its mission, there is one element more than all others which explains its success. That is the human element. Institutions of this world are built by the energy of men and women, and the factor whieli gives them their character is the lives devoted to their service. We al ways like to think of fraternal soeieies and the fraternal system as human agencies for the spreading of benevolence. We know- that many 1 persons have put their hearts into the work. That factor is what makes ] them interesting; it calls out our adi miration and respect. A slot machine could take money in i and pay it out Imt it takes an organj ization of people to receive money and ! use it for the relief of widows and orphans. A slot machine excites no ln- • terest unless it has tricky mechanj ism, <wid the chances of getting something for nothing draws the gullible. | Even a government department, like j postal savings, or the bureau of war | risk, inspires no kindly thoughts bej cause the average government employe cares nothing about giving seri vice. But a great fraternal benefit so- | ciety enlists the enthusiasm and devotion of many who see a chance to do | something for their fellows beings, j (Continued on Page 3, Section 6)

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CO-OPERATION IS MANIFESTED IN RESOLUTIONS Organizations Seem Anxious to Lend Aid in Establishment of Home SERVE AS AN INDEX To the Wonderful Community Spirit for Which Adams County is Noted T. I’. A. Post X, Decatur, Ind. August 17tl). 1922. To the Officers and Directors of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen: Believing in the brotherhood of man, in the high ideals expounded by those of your order who have developed an epoeli making program of philanthropy and being in hearty accord with your splendid efforts to “Save tlie Children.” It is resolved by the members of Post X, T. I’. A., Decatur, Indiana, that we extend to you our hopes for the successful culmination of your plans, a sincere welcome to Indiana and the promise of our faithful corporation in anv manner possible. H. U. MOLTZ, President. JOHN S. PETERSON, Secretary DECATUR CITY BAND Deoatur, Indiana. August 7, 1922. Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Dear Sir: At the regular meeting of the Decatur City Band the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, the Brotherhood of American Yeomen are about to build a home j for Yeomen children who have lost 1 their mother and father, the said home to be known as the “City of Childhood,” and, Whereas, we as an organization be- \ lieve this enterprise one of the noblest ! and most philanthropic, that any organization could aspire to, and, Whereas, they are looking for the best location in the United States to ! locate said home, 'and, (Continued on Page 2, Section 6) + * + + + *** + + * + 4** * THE MUSIC CHAIRMAN * + ** + ** + *•}■ + **+** r C. C. SCHAFER Chairman ot the music committee, from his latest photograph taken twenty-three years ago when he was a member of the .I. U. glee club. (Used without permission.) He has assisted in many ways in the success of today's program, having charge of the bands and the chorus.