DAR chapter continues tradition with trees

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Staff Reports

KNIGHTSTOWN — In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Major Hugh Dunwiddie Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, member Denise Akers spent some time perusing minutes of DAR meetings dating back to 1921.

She discovered that in 1927, Augusta Welborn Morris, past Regent of the chapter, donated a living Christmas tree to the chapter to be given to the town of Knightstown, which was planted on the town square. The tree was accepted by the president of the town council, William St. Clair.

Akers also learned, while reading in the 1966 minutes, that the chapter purchased a tree for the new Knightstown Elementary School. The tree had been planted near the flag pole with a plaque with the chapter’s name on it. This tree was the pet project of Lucinda Newby. She wanted the children to enjoy the shade as well as the beauty of a hardwood tree.

The present-day chapter continues the celebration of 100 years as a chapter and the tradition of trees. The chapter’s Patriots Christmas Tree is on display in a window next door to the Ivy Wreath Floral Shop at 125 E. Main Street in Knightstown.