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schools and public buildings. We also furnished a patient room in two
local hospitals; sent boxes of books to the Cherokee Indian Reservation;
and contributed books and the DAR magazine each year to the local public
library. During World War II, 100 percent of the membership bought war bonds and were members of the Red Cross. In 1992-93, the chapter produced two back-to-back Outstanding Juniors. In 1925, Magnolia Shuford served as State Historian and Mildred Howell Showfety (Mrs. Jos.) served as State Treasurer, Vice-Regent, and Regent from 1978-1987. In 1988, Mrs. Showfety served as Vice-President General for a 3-year term. |
| CHAPTER and MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION |
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| OUR MEETINGS: The John Hoyle Chapter meets at noon for a luncheon on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from September through May. The June meeting is a joint meeting with our sister chapter, the Hickory Tavern Chapter. There are no meetings during July and August. |
| Named for Lincoln County Revolutionary War soldier John Hoyle, our chapter was organized January 31, 1922, in Hickory. Magnolia McKay Shuford (Mrs. Edward L.) was organizing regent and the roster was comprised mainly of John Hoyle descendants. The John Hoyle Chapter was the first and remained the only chapter in Catawba County until 1951. |
| OUR HISTORY |
| MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS |
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From the beginning, the John Hoyle Chapter has been varied in its
philanthropy. Early on, the membership placed portraits of George Washington in the city schools and public library; took Christmas baskets to the County Home; contributed to a young girl's education; helped prepare a pageant about Catawba County history to be presented at the County Fair; planted a tree on the campus of the public high school; gave a monetary gold piece to the high school student for the best essay on the United States Constitution; and placed framed Flag |
| Since 1936, the John Hoyle Chapter has annually rewarded exceptional high school students as the DAR Good Citizen; and the chapter annually sponsors the American History Essay Contest for elementary and middle school students. Its nominee for Outstanding Teacher of American History was the state winner in 1988; and twice the prestigious Medal of Honor was presented to outstanding leaders in our city in 1977 and in 1987. In 1992 and 1998, we awarded two Conservation Medals. |
| OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| Who Can Join The DAR? |
| Any woman of good character, age eighteen or older, who can prove her direct descent from a person who served in or helped the American Revolution and its cause is welcome in the Daughters of the American Revolution. The national office reviews all applications for membership. |
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| We support all DAR schools with donations of money and labels and send truckloads of clothing and furniture to Crossnore for its resale store. We make yearly contributions for Bird Cage; and veterans receive lap robes, books and many other items each December. We observe Constitution Week in a variety of different ways; commemorate special events and, through the Chapter Achievement Award, fully support all the goals and projects of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. |
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