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ORGANIZATIONS
Current Civic Organization in Saint Clair: SC151 Click for more information
1880's photo. Patriotic Order Sons of America, Washington Camp No. 75 (organized in 1867) build a patriotic display on Second Street. My great-uncle Franklin P. Hepner, (1882-1968), was a member of this organization. |
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in Saint Clair included: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Mineral
Lodge No. 285 (organized in 1848); Masonic Anthracite Lodge no. 285 (organized in 1853);
Order of the Eastern Star, Kalmia Chapter No. 261 (organized in 1920); Ivorites Bee Lodge
no. 1 (organized in 1863); Ancient Order of Hibernians Division no. 9 (organized in 1886);
St. Michael's Benevolent Association Society No. 208 (organized in 1870); Order of
Independent Americans, Saint Clair Council No. 933 (organized in 1869); and Knights of St.
George, Branch No. 129 (organized in 1910). Veterans' Clubs consisted of a Civil War Veterans' Club, the G.A.R. Organization, World War I, and Spanish-American Club. In 1890, several Civil War veterans published a book, "Personal War Sketches", containing a series of Civil War experiences. More military More info on the Odd Fellows: Mineral Lodge, No. 285 I.O.O.F. was chartered November 22, 1847 and organized April 1, 1848. The original members were: John Batter, Philip Lewis, Anthony Mawry, Jacob Metz, William Phillips, William Renner, John Seitzinger, Daniel Shafer, William Walker and William Williams. The lodge met each Wednesday evening in the hall on the corner of 2nd and Hancock Streets. On September 27, 1865, the lodge purchased from John Holmes, four acres for a cemetery. It was chartered on July 12, 1866, under the name of Odd Fellows' Cemetery Association of the Borough of Saint Clair. The cemetery was dedicated on October 1, 1867. Later an add ional three acres were purchased. Membership in 1934: George Boote, Noble Grand; George Kapsha, vice Grand; Charles J. Crawshaw, Treasurer; Joseph Kelly, Secretary, Joseph H. Hughes, Chaplain; Joseph P. Kelly, Joseph H. Hughes, Joshire Tuckett, Trustees. The I.O.O.F. is no longer active in Saint Clair, but is active nationwide. www.ioof.org Read about the Skeleton in the Closet |
| Other lodges
in Saint Clair included: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Mineral
Lodge No. 285 (organized in 1848); Masonic Anthracite Lodge no. 285 (organized in 1853);
Order of the Eastern Star, Kalmia Chapter No. 261 (organized in 1920); Ivorites Bee Lodge
no. 1 (organized in 1863); Ancient Order of Hibernians Division no. 9 (organized in 1886);
St. Michael's Benevolent Association Society No. 208 (organized in 1870); Order of
Independent Americans, Saint Clair Council No. 933 (organized in 1869); and Knights of St.
George, Branch No. 129 (organized in 1910). Veterans' Clubs consisted of a Civil War Veterans' Club, the G.A.R. Organization, World War I, and Spanish-American Club. In 1890, several Civil War veterans published a book, "Personal War Sketches", containing a series of Civil War experiences. More military
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Saint Clair Athletic Club
Organized various sporting events in the town. They included footraces, baseball and professional basketball.
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Look how all the people in town came out to watch these races. |
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The Millionaires
Knights of Saint George
A.O.H.
St. Michaels Benevolent Society
There were many Choirs and Bands in the town.
