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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnfield Valley Grange history 071997 1Lansing and finally, on August 28th, we took the show to the New York State Fair in Syracuse. A Recognition Program and Dinner took place on June 18, 1971. Eight 25-year members, twelve 50-year members and six 60-year members were recognized. State Master, Robert S. Drake, was on hand to present the pins. In 1975 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grange with a dish-to-pass dinner and program. Gladys Willis and Marjorie Stevenson were presented 50-year pins that day. Guests included State Deputy, Ed Conklin, and National Chaplain, Kermit W. Richardson. Roger Ballard was Master. On June 12, 1987 there was a special recognition dinner and program honoring Hazel Updike and Leon Tucker for 75 continuous years of membership. Morris Halladay, National Chaplain was guest speaker and presented the 75-year pins. Shirley Boyd, daughter of Leon and Bernice Tucker, sang. Bernice harmonized on a couple of Shirley's songs. It was obvious where Shirley got her beautiful singing voice. History of Enfield Valley Grange No. 295 April 30,1875 -- June 8,1975 July 26,1997 On the cold and stormy night of February 4, 1875, fourteen men with their wives and four single men met at the residence of John Theall and directed by Jesse Lyon, Deputy of Schuyler County, organized the Enfield Valley Grange No. 295. There were thirty-two charter members and the charter is dated April 30, 1875. Enfield Valley Grange was the seventh Grange to be organized in Tompkins County. The following persons were elected: Master Overseer Lecturer steward Assistant Steward Chaplain Treasurer Secretary Gatekeeper Ceres Pomona Flora Lady Assistant Steward James M. Lanning Amos F. Curry Seth B. Harvey Simeon Rolfe William Cox Marenas W. Pinckney Isaac H. Newman John H. Theall William Tucker Mrs. Susan Rumsey Mrs. Sarah Theall Mrs. Luanna Rolfe Mrs. Jennie Rolfe