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J Frankfort, Kentucky
E Honorable Keen Johnson, Governor of Kentucky E
A Chairman
_ l John J. Greenleaf, State Director of
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\ HENDERSON COUNTY DEFENSE COUKCTL
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David Banks, General Chairman
J. Alves Clore, Vice—Chairman Fred Crooks, Jr. Vice—Chairman
Phil J. Thomy, Secretary Margaret Nichols, Assistant Secretary
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5 Fredda Whitledge, Assistant Secretary
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E MEMBERS
* J. Alves Clore Dr. Brown B. Smith
l P. A. Melton Ted Sanford
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L Griffin Sutton Bennett Knight
Clyde Mclntosh Leigh Harris
Dr. R. Emerson Smith Mrs. EL C. Cooper
i Dr. E. YL Sigler Landen Childers
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i K. L. Katterjohn
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g AMERICAN LEGION, WORSHAM POST #40(American Legion, Department of
Q Kentucky, National American Legion), 225 North Elm Street, Henderson. A
g Founded 1919. Commander, J. T. Armstrong, 446 North Main Street,
§ Henderson. Telephone 5724. Adjutant, C. E. Montgomery, 909 South
gg Main Street, Henderson. Telephone 2267. Terms expire July, 1945.
Qi Membership: 570. Qualifications, service in the Army, Navy or Marine
E Corps during World Nar 1 and honorable discharge therefrom.
g Committees: Executive, J. T. Armstrong, 446 North Main Street,
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Ii Purpose: To defend the Constitution of the United States, maintain '
QQ law and order and to pledge ourselves for mutual helpfulness.
m Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating with civic clubs in charitable
=I matters and organizing benefits for members. Also sponsored active
ji company of State Militia.
%‘ Defense Activities: Engaged in Auxiliary Police, Red Cross Assistance,
2. Child Care, Collection of Scrap Metals and Other Metals, Recreation.
N] Interested in Air Raid warden Service.
? Local Publications: None.
ik A ERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, NORSHAN UNIT=# 40 (American Legion
fp Auxiliary, Department of Kentucky: National American Legion
?Q Auxiliary), 225 North Ehn Street, Henderson. Founded 1923.
Q President, Mrs. Charles Montgomery, 909 South Main Street,
A Hendcrsom. Telephone 2267. Secretary, Mrs. Alma Morehaed, Sand lane,
Q Henderson. Terms expire July, 1945
g Membership: 40. Qualifications, mother, wife, sister or daughter of
Q a legionnaire. .
1% Committees: Executive, Mrs. Charles Montgomery, 909 South Hain Street,
j Henderson.
fi Purpose: To assist the American Legion, also cooperating with civic
fi organizations.
S Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating in child welfare and other
? charitable work, including donations of various items to hospital-
Q ized veterans.
3 Defense Activities: Engaged in Sewing and Preparation of Surgical
5 Dressings. Interested in Interviewing. V
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AMERICAN RED CROSS, HENDERSON COUNTY CHAPTER(American National
Red Cross), City Building, Henderson. Founded 1865. Chairman,
S. O. Heilbronner, Ohio Valley Bank Building, Henderson, Telephone
2291. Secretary, Mrs. WL T.Thre1keld, 212 Washington Street,
Henderson. Telephone 2566. Executive Secretary, Mrs. Hallie H.
Lindsay, 527 Cherry Street, Henderson . Telephone 2571 or 5529.
A _ Terms expire December, 1942.
Membership: 1041. Qualifications, contributors of one dollar or over
annually. A A I
Committees: Chairman Volunteer Special Services, Mrs. Ruth P. Hardy;
Production, Mrs. J. O. Strother, Mrs. J. L. Tanner; Accident Prevent-
ion, Mrs. E. C. Edwards, Mrs. O. Toy; First Aid and Life Saving, x
‘ Mr. Martin Roberts; Home Service, Mrs. VL T. Threlkeld, all of
Henderson. · g
Pupposeg Emergency aid plus service to veterans and members of the A
U. S. Armed Forces.
Normal Civic Activities:Production of garments, surgical dressings I
for disaster and war relief. First Aid instruction and advice on 1
heme hygiene and nursing. .
Defense Activities:Engaged in Sewing and Preparation of Surgical
Dressings, Red Cross Assistance,’First Aid, Collecting Books.
Training for Motor Corps Service, Interested in Preparation and .,
Serving of Food. A
Local Publications: None. ` A · 2
BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS, LODGE #=206(B. P. 0. E. of the
United States), Third and Main Streets, Henderson. Exalted Ruler, I
H. H. Farmer, 408 Chestnut Street, Henderson. Telephone 5144.
Secretary, William Spoehr, 1124 North Main Street, Henderson. Tel~ »
ephone 5522. Executive Secretary, Jacob Zimbro, Kingdom Hotel, _
Henderson. Telephone 2091. Terms expire April, 1943. j
Membership: 550. Qualifications, must belive in the existence of
_ a Supreme Being and agree to support the Flag of 6ur Country. -
Com ittees: House, W. C. Cooper, 205 South Elm Street, Henderson.
‘ Purpose: Fraternal, charitable, social and teaching of good
American citizenship. . ,
Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating in all civic organizations.
Defense Activities: Interested in Hospital and Clinical Assistance, A
Red Crass Assistance, Collection of Scrap Metals and Other Metals. J
Local Publications: None. `
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I BOOSTER CLUB, COLORED(Brewntown Council of Confederated Clubs), 652 I
_ Clay Street, henderson. Founded 1958. President, Peter C. Jones, 652
I r Clay Street, Henderson. Secretary, Frank Merriweather, 112 Holloway
g Street, Henderson. Terms expire September, 1942.
E Membership: 50. Qualifications, male citizens of Henderson, 21 years
Q - _of age.
5 ACommittees:Municipal, J. M. Mundy; Social, Pringle Cole; Welfare,
{ §omer Waters, 752 Dixon Street ; Educational, W. H. Story, all of
Q -enderson.
g Purpose: Civic betterment.
? L Nermai Civic Activities: Sponsor of free scholorship. Cooperating
5 with other public enterprises.
E Defense Activities: Interested in Family Social Service in Industrial
a .Areas, Child Care, Library Service. i
% Local Publications: None.
§_ BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TROOP=#l5(National Boy Scouts), c/o Clarence
j Feix, North Elm Street, Henderson. Founded l954.Scoutmaster, Clarence
Q§ Feix, North Elm Street, Henderson. Term indefinite. .
i Membership:l8. Qualifications, pass tenderfoot test as required by I
,{ National Organization. 19 regular,l associate. ·
1% Committees;Troe , Willie Weiner, 845 Second Street, Henderson.
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`E Purpose:Seouting, training and developing character and citizenship
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é ` .Normal Civic Activities:Distribute pesters(Red Cross), Fire Prevention,
‘g l etc., Anything that might give the ccnmunity,servicc.
ni Defense Activities;Engaged in Collecting Books. Training for First
5 Aid. Interested in Auxiliary Police, Collection of Scrap letals and _
S Other Metals, Signal $ervice, Waste Paper and Rubber.
@ Local Publications: None. l { All
') BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TROOP5#5O(Hational Boy Scouts), c/o James
$ Delker Scoutmaster Belker Mfg. Co., Henderson. Founded 1956.
li Scoutmaster, James Delker, Dclker Mfg. Co. Henderson. Term indefinite.
H Membership; 15. Qualifications, pass tenderfoot test as required by
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Normal Civic Activities: Usual. `
Defense Activities: Engaged in Collecting Books. Training fpr First
Aid, Interested in Auxiliary_Police, Auxiliary Fire Portection, .
Collection of Scrap Metals and Other Metals, Signal ¤orvices. r
Local Publications: None.
BRONSON STUDY CLUB, 555 South Elm Street, Henderson. Founded 1940.
President, Mrs. Elmer Schu, 555 South Elm Street, Henderson. Tel-
ephone 2608. Secretary, Hrs. James Nanion, 512 First Street, -
Henderson. Telephgng 2860. Terms expire September, 1942. ‘
Membership: ll. Open to women interested in literature and the arts. S
Committees: None.
Purpose: A Study Club. '
Normal Civic Activities: Cooperates with all civic organizations. I
Defense Activities: Engaged in Red Cross Assistance. ` g
Local Publications: None. _ l · “
BUSINESS ANU PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB(State and National Federation
of Business and Professional`Women‘s Clubs), 925 South Ingram Street, i
Henderson. Founded 1921. President, Lillian Hancock Posey, 17 South ‘
Ingram Street, Henderson. Telephone 2257.Secretary, Bertha Hartung, S
925 North Elm Street, Henderson. Telephone 5740. Terms expired May,
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‘ Lenhershipz 50. Qualifications, active business and professional
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S Committees2Education, Mrs. J. T. Armstrong, 446 North Main Street;
Public Affairs, hiss Ruth Williams,.Washington Street; Health,Miss V
‘ Imogene Snedogar, 1125 South Green Street; Membership and Emblem, r
Miss Charlotte Wendling, 822 Second Street; Finance, Miss Minnie
. Eblen, 240 Third Street, all of Henderson.
` Purpose: To elevate the standard of women in business and in the
_ professiong,To promote their interests along lines of industrial, ‘»
, scientific and vocational activities. » ‘
Normal Civic Activities:Cooperating with all civic organizations. V
{ Collected funds for building entrance to Audubon Memorial Parka
g assist girls to obtain a business education. _ ‘
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r Defense Activities; Engaged in Child Care, Typing and Other Clerical _
Assistance. Interested in Discussion Leaders, Public Speaking.
V . ` Local Publications} None. A
CHURCHMEN'S BROTHERHOOD, 1508 North Elm Street, Henderson. Founded
1922. President, Karl Hund, 1508 North Elm Street, Henderson. Tel~
ephone 5567. Secretary, William Locke, 526 North Adams‘Steeet,
‘ Henderson. Terms expire December, 1942.
; Membership: 15. Qualifications, Christian men working for fellowship
V and brotherhood.
I Committees:None reported. i
I Purpose: To create a greater interest in the work of the church and
r promote fraternal relations between the male members.
i Normal Civic Activities: Sponsor Boy Scout Troopgt I3,
{ Defense Activities: Interested in Red Cross Assistance. I
cg Local Publications: None. _ ; I
A, CITY·COUNTY COUNCIL OF P RENTS AND TEACHERS(State and National
‘ Congresses offerents and Teachers), 222 South Ingrmn Street,
_§ Henderson._FoundedCl955. President, Mrs, Martin Roberts, 222
· South Ingram Street, Henderson. Secretary, Mrs. Drury Lett,
_; Henderson. Terms expire April, 1942. __,V
I Membership: 175. Qualifications, must be an active member of a
local Parent—Teacher Association Unit. . _ _
I Committees: None reported. .
A Purpose:To promote welfare of youth in home, school and community.
- Especially interested in health and proper school facilities.
i Normal Civic Lctivities:Providing free lunches and medical aid for
L underprivileged children. V. . , V
r E Defense Aotivities:Engaged in Child Crae, Library Service. Interested
{ in Hospital and Clinical Assistance, Preparation and Serving of Food,
»; Cperation of Canteens, Family Social Service in Industrial Areas,
if Entertainment, Recreation, Collecting Books, Discussion Leaders,
sl Public Speaking, Teaching Amerieanization Classes for Aliens and
g Others, Typing and Other Clerical Assistance, Interviewing. A
Local Publications: None.
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DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION, GENERAL SAMUEL HOPKINS CHAPTER
(State and National Society Daughters of American Revolution), c/0 _
Mrs. R. M. Herndon, Corydon. Founded 1896. Regent, Mrs. R. M. ‘
Herndon, Corydon. Telephone 2151. Secretary. Mrs. C. W} Felstead, 119
South Green Street, Henderson. Telephone 5527. Terms expire May, 1944.
Membership: 62. Qualifications, lineal descent from one who gave aid
to the American cause in the Revolutionary War.
Committees: National Defense, Mrs. W. V. Neel, 204 South Elm Street;
Americanism, Miss Alice Swan, lll South Alves Street; Ellis Island,
Mrs. W. B. Norment, 114 Powell Street; Citizenship, Mrs. Jack I.
James, 715 Center Street, all of Henderson. I
I Purpose:To perpetuate the memory and spirt of the men and women who
aqhigvédAmerican independence and to cherish, maintain and extend
the institutions of American freedom. V
Normal Civic Activities:Contribute to the National Society for I
National Defense and approved schools.
Defense Activities:Interested in Hospital and Clinical Assistance,‘
Sewing and Preparation of Surgical Dressings, Red Cross Assistance, .
Preparation and Serving of Food. _ V
Local Publications: None. . V _ _
` DELOCRATIC WOMAN'S CLUB OF HENDERSON,COUNTY(Democratic Women's Clubs: 1
y of Kentucky, Wemen's National Democratic Club), c/0 Miss Rosa Lee
Negley, 717 Center Street, Henderson. Founded 1958. President, Mrs. _
W. C. Cooper, 205 South Elm'Street, Henderson. Telephone 5575.
Secretarv, Mrs. John Rettig, Evansville Road, Henderson. Telephone I
6261. Terms expire November, 1942.
. Membership: 100. Open to women supporter: of Democratic ticket.
V Committees: None.
PErp0se:The promotion of the principles of the Democratic Party.
h , Normal Civic Activities: None. i
Q Defense Activities: Interested in Sewing·and Preparation of Surgical
2 Dressings, Preparation and Serving of Food, Collecting Books, Research
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° · Local Publications: None. ‘ ` I
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DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL PARENT AND TEACHER ASSOCIATION(COLORED),(State
and National Congresses of Colored P¤P¤¤tSand Teachers), 856 Clay
· AStreet, Henderson. Founded 1918. President, Mrs. Ora K. Glass, 856
Clay Street, Henderson. Telephone 5485. Secretary, Miss Emma Forest,
117 Halloway Street, Henderson, Executive Secretary, Mrs. Anna
Mundy, 1011 Elm Street, Henderson. Terms expire December, 1942.
Membership:l50. Qualifications, parent, teacher, or any person
interested in child welfare.
Committees:Program, Mrs; D. J. Pullen, Eleventh Street; Founders
Day, Mrs. Nancy Landers, 821 Fagan Street; Education, Miss Eugenia
Munday, 515 Seventh Street;TRecreation, E. K. Glass, 424 Alvasia
Street; Health, E. A. Mundy, 628 Clay Street, and Amelia Johnson,
` all of Henderson.
I Purpose: Cooperation of parent and teacher for the welfare of the
Chlldo
Normal Civic Activities: Cooperates with Recreation Center; Y. NL C.
A.; and community drives. `
_ Defense Activities: Training for Recreation. Interested in Child
~ Care.
_ ‘ Local Publications: None. l S
ENTRE NOUS CLUB, (COLORED), c/o Miss Helen Daye, 450 South Alvasia
Street, Henderson. Founded 1956. President, Mrs. Ora M. Ramey, 420
_ South Alvasi¤_Street, Henderson. Telephone 5594. Secretary, Mrs.
Thelma Kin , 520 South Adam Street, Henderson. Terms ex ire December,
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A Membership: 10. Qualifications, colored women of good social standing.
_ Cemmittees: None reported. l
_ Purpose: To promote civic welfare.
. Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating with civic groups.
Defense Activitees: Interested in Entertainment, Recreation.
Local Publications: None. ` `
L FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, JERUSALEM LODGE #9 (Grand Lodge of Kentucky,
F. and A. M.). c/o C. L. Utley, 225 South Ingram Street, Henderson.
Founded 1804. Master. M. R. Posey, 526 North Elm Street, Henderson.
· Telephone 5400. Secretary, C. L. Utley, 225 South Ingram Street,
Henderson. Telephone 5675. Terms expire December, 1942.
Membership: 245. Qualifications white male adult of good reputation
and character. ’
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Free and Accepted Masons, Jerusalem Lodge #9 (Continued)· I
Committees: None. `
Purpose: Uplift of mankind.
Normal Civic Activities: Charity and social service. ‘
Defense Activities: Engaged in Collection of Scrap Metals and Other
Metals. Interested in Discussion Leaders. _
Local Publication: None. V “· -
‘ GIRL RESERVES CLUB OF DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL,(COLORED),(Y. WL C. A.
Kentucky—Tennessee District), 500 Fagan Street, Henderson.;Founded ‘
1929. Secretary, Grace Reeder, 500 Fagan Street, Henderson,·Te1ephone
2654. Term expires June, 1942. Executive Secretary, Eugenia A. Mundy,
515 Seventh Street, Henderson. Telephone 5758. Term indefinite.
Membership: 75. Qualification, teen age girls.
Committees:·None. l
Purpose: To help teen age girls to find and give the best in life.
Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating with Red Cross, Public Welfare
and Parqnt—Teacher Associations. _ 4 _
Defense Activities: Engaged in First Aid. Interested in Sewing
and Preparation of Surgical Dressings. . W
Local Publications: None.
GIRL SCOUTS OF 5EHDERSON(Nationa1 Girl Scouts of America), 259
South Ingram‘Street, Henderson. Founded 1912. Leader, Hrs. W} E.
Lindsay, Jr., 259 South Ingram Street, Henderson. Telephone 5155.
Term indefinite.
. Membership: 90. Qualifications, girls from 7 to 18 years of age.
Cmmnittees:Troop>#l, Mrs. Herbert N. King, North Main Street;`
, Troop y2, Mrs. Wm. O. Toy, Audubon Apartments; Troop #5, Mrs
E John Rogers, South Alvasia Street; Troop #4, Mrs. E. C. Edwards,
F Plum Street, all of Henderson. - y
] Purpose: Training girls from 7 to 18 years of age in recreation,
health, home making and character building.
{ Normal Civic Activities; Carrying out the Girl Scout program and
E cooperating with civic organizations.
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Defense Activities:Engaged in Auxiliary Fire Protection, Collection
of Scrap Metals and Other Metals. Training for First Aid, Preparation
and Serving of Food. Interested in Civilian Air Craft Warning
- Service, Hospital and Clinical Assistance, Red Cross Assistance.
Local Publications: None. l S
GIRLS COTILLION CLUB, c/e Mrs. J. Giltncr·Ig;eneav¢§. Rudy Avenue,  
Henderson. Founded 1928. President. Mrs. J. Giltner Ig1eheart,, '  
Rudy Avenue, Henderson. Telephone 5452. Secretary, Betty Sellers,
l 708 Second Street, Henderson. Telephone 2075.Treasurer, Amelia
_ Klutey,'1$O5 Second Street. Henderson. Telephone 2425. Terms expire
_ January, 1945. · r ~
· Membership: 100. Qualifications, good reputation and community
interest. I-
p Committees:Charity.Louise King, 255 South Main Street, Henderson.
. Purpose:Earning money fer contributions to charity.
Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating with'all civic organiéations.
. Defense Activities; Engaged in Red Cross Assistance. llnterested in
, Entertainment. _ . _ _
Local Publications: None. V I
p HENDERSON BOARD OF TRADE, 20l‘Masonic Temple Building. Founded 1958.
President, Sam C. Lambert, 155 Hain Street, Henderson. Telephone 2751.
Secretary, Leigh Harris, Chestnut Street, Henderson. Telephone 2755.
Treasurer,Frank Street, Madisonville Road, Henderson. Telephone 5242.
Terms indefinite. 4
A Membership: IOO, 15 Directors, Qualifications, business executives
» of Henderson County.
Committees; Winning the Nar, Mrs. Theodore Pesey, Henderson.
Purpose:To promete the industrial welfare ef the city.
Normal Civic Activities: Cooperating with all civic organizations.
Defense Activities: Engaged in Fmnily Social Service in Industrial
Areas, Collection—ef Scrap Metals and Other Metals.
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HENDERSON COMMANDERY #d4, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR(Grand Commandery Knights
Templar of Kentucky; Grand Encampment of the United States Knights
Templars), Masonic Hall, Henderson. Founded l872.Commander, M. H.
Walker, 121 North Ingram Street, Henderson. Telephone 2054. I
Secretary, C. L. Utley, 225 South Ingram Street, Henderson. elephone
5675. Terms expire March, 1945. `
Membership: G5. Qualifications, Master Mason, Royal Arch Nason.
Committees: None.
` Purpose: To promote fraternal brotherhood. .
Normal Civic Activities: None.
Defense Activities: Interested in Auxiliary Police, Auxiliary Fire V
Protection.
Local Publications: None. C C
° HENDERSON COUNTY EAR ASSOCIATION(State and American Bar Associations),
c/o N. P. Taylor, First and Hain Streets, Henderson. Founded 1866.
President, N. P. Taylor, First and Main Streets. Henderson. Telephone
I 5624, Secretary, S. O. Heilbrcnner, O. V. Bank Building, Henderson.
Telephone 2291. Vice-President, E._L. McDonald, O. V. Bank Building.
_ _ Terms expire November, 1942. H , ·_ ` U
Membership: 21. Qualifications, admittance to practice of law by the
Kentucky Court of Appeals. , ·° :.---4-m. · p'
Committees:Entertaimment, F. J. Pentecost, Henderson. A
_` Purpose;To formulate policy for members and to promote high standards
· between the public, the lawyers and thelcourts.
‘ I Normal Civic Activities: None reported. l . .. - ` .
V Defense Activities: Interested in.Diseussion Leaders,_Public;Speaking.
· Loce}_Publications: None.
i HENDERSON COUVTY HISTORIECAL SOCIETY(Kentucky State Historical
I Society), c/o Public Library, South hain Street, Henderson.
‘ Founded 1922. President, hrs. John Riley, 559 South Elm Street, ~
` Henderson. Telephone 2579. Secretary, Mrs. Walter C. Quinn, 501
Third Street, Henderson. Telephone 5754. Terms expire June, 1945.
_ Director. liss Susan S. Towlcs, Public- Library, Henderson, Term
, indefinite.
; Membership: 50. Qualifications, open to individuals interested in
` research work pertaining to city, county and State history.
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Committees; None.reported.
Purpose:To accumulate through research historical facts. Public
dissemination of pertinent" information concerning Henderson W
City and County. ~ ·V
Normal Civic Activities:Cooperates with Audubon Museum and related
societies including The Transylvanians._Compiling local World Har
Scrap Book.
Defense Activities; Engaged in Sewing and Preparation of Surgical
Dressings, Library Service, Collecting Books, Discussion Leaders,
Public Speaking, Interviewing. ,Interested in Fwnily Social Service
` _ in Industrial Areas, Entertainment, Recreatien.
Local Publications: Year Book. S
y HENDERSON COUNTY MEDICAL SOClETY(Kentucky State Medical Society),
c/o R. W. Sigler, M. D.,County Health Department, Henderson.
Founded 1867. President, E. TL SiglerHendersen County Health
Q Department, Henderson. Telephone 5476. Secretary, J. Leland Tanner,
207 North Elm Street, Henderson. Telephone 2167. Terms expire
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S Membership: 18. Qualifications, good moral character, a graduate
from an accredited medical college, membership in State Medical
Society. , _ pp- .._ _
Committees:Hospital, J. O. Strother, M. D.; Rembership, R. E. Smith,
. ··M. D.; Public Health, Fm. V._Neel, M. D., all of Henderson.
Purpose:To promote the advancement of medical science by report of
casesT_essays_and medical discussions. Govern the conduct of its
members.
Normal Civic Activities: Advancement of public health, care of the
I sick, indigent or otherwise, cooperating with the County Health
Department in all affairs essential to public health.
Defense Activities: Engaged-in Child Care. Interested in Air Raid
~ Warden Service, Motor Corps Service, Sewing and Preparation of
Surgical Dressings. Red Cross Assistance, Radio Operation and Repair, V
Collecting Books, Public Speaking
V Local Publications: NOne. ‘ t U A
HENDERSON JUHIQA CHAKDER OF COMNERCE(State and U.S. Junior Chambers
of Commerce), c/b Prentice E. Brown, South Elm Street, Henderson.
Founded L. President, Carl Heilbronner, South Main Street, Henderson.
Secretary, Prentice E. Brown, South Elm Street, Henderson. Terms
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5 Henderson County Chamber of Cemmerce(Continued)
` Membership: . Qualifications, young business and professional men p
under 35 years of age, elected by members.
Committees:None reported.
Purpose;To provide the younger business and professional men of
Henderson a medium for training in leadership, and citizenship in
Chamber of Commerce work.
Normal Civic Activities:Promoting campaign for better schools.
Co-sponsor Navy and Fire Prevention Week. V
· Defense'Activities: Interested in Auxiliary Police, Air Raid Warden ‘ S
Service, Civilian Aircraft warning Service, Auxiliary Fire Protection,
Motor Corps Service, First Aid, Operation of Canteens, Entertainment,
Teaching Classes in Mechanical Skills Needed in Defense Industries, ‘
Consumer Protection Activities.
Local Publications: None.
‘ HENDERSON LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS(State and National League of Women
Voters), 1040 North Elm Street, Henderson. Founded 1938. President,
Mrs. Henry A. Taylor, 309 Jackson Street, Henderson. Telephone 2374.
Term expires April, 1944. Secretary, Miss Edna Vogle, 1040 North Elm `
Street, Henderson. Telephone 2153. Term expires April, 1943.L H
Membership: 52. Qualifications, interest in promoting intelligent
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Committees:Gobernment and Education, Mrs. Robert Givens, 12th. Street;
Operation, Miss Maude Musgrove, South Adam Street; Foreign Policy,
· Miss Edna Vogel, North Elm Street; Economic Welfare, Miss Marguerite
r Sheppard, 506 South Green Street, all of Henderson.
I Purpose: To train women to participate intelligently in government.
( Normal Civic Activities: Coordination of the interests of women voters
· along practical lines. I ~
Defense Activities: Engaged in Interviewing. Training for Public
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y speaking, Teac ing Americanization Classes for Aliens and Others.
; Interested in Recreation, Consumer Protection Activities.
1 Local Publications: None.
HENDERSON MUSIC CLUB(Naticnal Federated Music Clubs), 527 Cherry
X Ltreet, Henderson. Founded 1923. President, Mrs, Sgm F, Lindsay, 527
i Cherry Street, Henderson. Telephone 3329 or 2571. Secretary, Miss
R Elizabeth Dennis, 319 Vhshington Street, Henderson. Telephone 3222.
» Termsexpired June, 1942. , · _
E Membership: 70. Qualifications, musical appreciation.
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‘ ` Committees:Ways and Mcansm Miss Amelia Klutcy, 1505 Second Street; ’
p Membership: Mrs. T. C. Ferguson, 221 Hancock Street; Publicity, Mrs.
A ML T.Thgg1k@]d, 212 Washington Street; Program, Mrs. James Orsburn,
150 South Elm Street, all of Henderson.
Purpose: Musical education and enlightQnnw¤t.
Normal Civic Activities: Musical entertainment.
Defense Activities: Engaged in Entertain ent. Interested in Sewing
and Preparation of Surgical Dressings, Red Cross Assistance.
° Local Publications: Year Book.
. HOLY NAME ALUMNI OF HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL(I. F. C. A.), c/o Holy
Name School, Second and Adams Streets, Henderson. Founded 1924.
President, Sue Higdon, 444 North Main Street, Henderson. Telephone
2528. Secretary, Bennie Bottorff, 514 Third Street, Henderson.
Terms»gxpjy€dJune, 1942. I J
Membership: 75. Qualifications, graduate of Holy Name High School.
Committees: None reported.
‘ Purpose: Advancement of education. . I
Normal Civic Activities: None.. ' ` _
. Defense Activities: Engaged in Sewing and Preparation of Surgical
Dressings, First Aid, Interested in- Red Cross Assistance.
Local Publication: None. I A
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS, HENDERSON COUNCIL(National
. Council, Jr., O. U; A. M.), c/o J. R, McGowan, Henderson. Founded
S 1950. President, J. P. McGowan, Henderson. Secretary, T. C. Drown,
Henderson. Terms gXpjygdJune, 1942.
Membership: 59. Qualifications, native white citizens over 16 years
of age. A V
Committees: None reported.
Purpose: Promotion of Americanism and betterment of public schools.-
Normal Civic Activities: None. · ‘ ‘
Defense Activities: Engaged in Auxiliary Police.
Local Publications: None.

 LIONS CLUB OF HENDERSON(International Association of Lions Clubs),
c/o `Dr. H. Wg Pruitt, 5 Farm Bureau Building, Henderson. Founded
1929. President, Archie Riehl, 621 Center Street, Henderson.Te1ephone
2256. Secretary, Dr. H. N} Pruitt, 5 Farm Bureau Building, Henderson.
Telephone 515. TermS¤expired June, 1942.
Membership: 28. Qualifications, male representative of business or
» professional establishments.
Cemmittees:Civie Improvement, H. H. Walker, 121 South Main Street;
Health and Welfare, Dr. C. F. Evans, 255 North Main Street; Safety,
H. T. Parks, 505 North Main Street; Citizenship and Patriotism, P.
A. Melton, Farmers Bank Building, all of Henderson.
Purpose:To pramote civic betterment, improve social and economic
conditions including sight conservation.
Normal Civic Activities:Pre4war not reported. Supervised collection
of all rubber in Henderson County.
Defense Activities: Engaged in Collection of Scrap Metals and Other
Metals. Interested in Auxiliary Police, Auxiliary Fire Protection.
Local Publications: None.
MODERN NOODMEN OF AMERICA, HENDERSON BRANCH(Modern Noodmen of America),
c/o W} M. Majors, 158 Main Street, Henderson. Founded 1887. President,
Griffith Sutton, 656 Washington Street, Henderson. Telephone 2855. `
Term exipres December, 1942. Secretary, W. M. Majors, 158 Main Street,
Henderson. Telephone 2585. Term indefinite.
Membership:155. Qualifications, white adult males or sound mind
and body.
Committees: None reported.
E Purpose: Fraternal insurance.
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l Normal Civic Activities: None.
` Defense Activities: Interested in Salvage Demolition Service.
Local Publications: None.
MON AMI CLUB,(COLORED), (National Organization of Negro Mayors), ,
215 South Julia Street, Henderson. Founded 1957. President, Miss
Grant E. Marshall, 215 South Julia-Street, Henderson. Telephone
5592. Secretary, Miss Emma Filmore, 656 Plu  Street, Henderson.
Terms expire December, 1942. V
` Membership: 8. Qualifications, high school graduates.
_ Committees; None.
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Purpose: Entertainment and charity work. l
Normal Civic Activities: None.
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Defense Activities: Interested in Entertainment, Recreation.
Loacl Publications: None.
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR, HERDERSOC CHAPTER #l86(General Grand Chapter, (
Kentucky Grand Chapter, O. E. S.), c/o Miss Zilpah M. Quinn, 917
Second Street, Henderson. Founded 1910. Torthy Matron, Mrs. C. T.
Hollewell, G2? Third Street, Henderson. Telephone 2277. Secretary,
Miss Zilpah M. Quinn, 917 Second Street, Henderson. Telephone
2450. Termsexpired September, 1942.
`Cemmitteesg we have a committee to visit the sielgand those in
distress and to give aid to those who are in need.
Defense Activities: Engaged in Sewing and Preparation of Surgical
Dressings,`hed Cross Assistance, First Aid,
Local Publications: None. _
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, _ ROTARY CLUB OF HEFDERSON(Rotary International), 416 South Green Street,
Henderson. Founded 1917. President, Ted Sanford, Telephone 2841.
, Secretary, Alex M. Taylor, 416 South,Green,Street,_Henderson. Telephone
2418. Terms expiredJuly, 1942. l
Membership: 45. Qualifications, business'and·professional men of
good character and reputation. .
Committees: Industrial, Leigh Harris; Vocational Service, F. J.
Pentecost; Community Service, Frank Rue; Crippled Children, Dr.
E. WL Sigler; Rural—Urban, Stanley Hoffman, all of Henderson.
Purpose;Promotion of high ethical standards in business, feelowe
ship and good will. I _
I Normal Civic Activities: Cooperates with everything of a public or
private nature, which is of benefit to the community. A _
· Defense Activities: Interested in Auxiliary Police, Air Raid Warden
s Ser