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 In 1905, twelve
prominent area women joined together to form a DAR Chapter in Mason
City, Iowa. The charter was applied for and received April 7,
1905.
By 1920 there were
12 meetings a year and 54 members. In 1925 the chapter membership
increased to 92. This provided more hands and minds to do NSDAR objectives.
Back in the early years of the chapter,
the chapter meetings were historical, educational and patriotic as
they are today with a few exceptions. In
February of each
year, a George Washington Colonial Tea was observed. Members
dressed in colonial period attire, making the event an elegant one.
In 1925 the chapter had a Naturalization
Committee that took part in Naturalization Classes and
Ceremonies at the Mason City Court
House.
In the 1930s a chair for Constitution Hall was purchased with
profits from rummage sales.
During the war,
the chapter collected and sold old paper and magazines for 25 cents a
pound to support defense, and contributed blood, time, money and many
other items for the local Red Cross. Some members were unable to
attend meetings during the war due to gas rationing.
Through the years, American flags have been donated to Scout troops,
museums, schools and nature centers. For years, sewing materials,
yarn and manuals of United States history have
been sent to Ellis Island to help women and
children in the detention center.
The Mason City chapter remains
an active chapter, striving to fulfill the goals of our National and
State Societies with pride.
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DiAnne Lerud-Chubb
Iowa
State Regent
National Motto
"God, Home, and Country"
National Theme
"The Spirit of Hospitality Opens Doors of
Opportunity"
2006-2008 State Theme
"Iowa Daughters Live Our Revolutionary
Heritage From the Mississippi to the Missouri River"
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