This Week in Chester History…

The Patriotic Order of Americans Camp 82 announced its new slate of officers in 1937. According to the Mendham-Chester Tribune, the following women served the camp: Mabel Hoffman, president; Grace Sutton, assistant president; Madelyn Emmons, vice-president; Ada Tredway, assistant vice-president; Grace Emmons, conductor; Della DeWitt, assistant conductor; Mae Conklin, recording secretary; Sarah Thompson, assistant recording secretary; Lillie Hughson, financial secretary; Minnie Blaine, treasurer; Elizabeth Keller, chaplain; Jennie Strait, orator; Hazel Apgar, guard; Nellie Schuyler, sentinel; and Florence Hoffman, trustee.