RUCKER RANGERS Newsletter

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1 RUCKER RANGERS Newsletter Published Monthly July 2016 Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker 2534 United Daughters of the Confederacy Enterprise, Alabama NEXT MEETING: Thurs., July 14, 2016, 4:30 pm 1 st United Methodist Church Gathering Room Program: John Newland Maffitt: Prince of the Privateers (Georgia Fleming) Refreshments: Tommye Byrd Coffee County Rangers Camp 911 Sons of Confederate Veterans Enterprise, Alabama NEXT MEETING: Thurs., July 14, 2016, 7:00 pm 1 st United Methodist Church Gathering Room Program: The Organization of the Confederate Army (Mack Lott) Refreshments: Brian and Georgia Fleming UPCOMING EVENTS July 11 Troy Civil War Forum, 6:30 pm at Old Beulah Church on South Three Notch Street in Troy. Doc Kirby will present the program The Plot to Kill Jeff Davis. Everyone is invited to attend. July nd Annual Children of the Confederacy General Convention, the Read House Historic Inn and Suites, Chattanooga, Tennessee. July 28 UDC Social Meeting, 5:00 pm at Mom s Family Restaurant, 2200 Ozark Highway in Enterprise. OFFICERS UDC President... Donna Clark Vice President... Holly Muller Secretary/Treasurer... Patsy B. Richter SCV Commander...Joe E. Clark, Jr. 1 st Lieutenant Commander...Mack Lott 2 nd Lieutenant Commander... Ray Kyle Adjutant... John Kolkman VISIT OUR WEBSITES Coffee County Rangers: Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker 2534: Camp 911 Facebook: SCV YouTube Channel:

2 July Birthdays and Anniversaries July 1, 1962 Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia, last of the Seven Days Battles July 13, 1821 Birthday of Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Chapel Hill, Tennessee July 1-3, 1963 Battle of Gettysburg July 21, 1861 First Battle of Manassas, Virginia July 22, 1864 Battle of Atlanta begins July 2, 1810 Birthday of Robert Augustus Toombs of Georgia, Confederate General and Secretary of State July 23, 1864 CSS Tallahassee commissioned as a commerce raider July 4, 1864 The Fall of Vicksburg July 30, 1864 Battle of The Crater, Petersburg, Virginia July 8, 1863 Surrender of Port Hudson, Louisiana, the last Confederate garrison on the Mississippi

3 Children of the Confederacy Congratulations, Girls! Abigail Lynn Thompson (right), newly-elected President of CofC Rucker's Belles and Beaux 968, is the Alabama Division Treasurer Abi has served the Chapter as Vice President from , and the Alabama Division as Custodian and Historian She is the daughter of Jennifer Partridge of Texas and Leonard M. Thompson of Colorado, and the granddaughter of Rick and Pat Richter of Jack. (left) CofC Rucker's Belles and Beaux Vice President Thomas Jackson Clark recently presented Allyson Rebecca Richter with her membership certificate. Ally became a member August 31, 2015 and was elected to serve as Chapter Recording Secretary for She joined on her 4th great-grandfather, W. R. King, who served with Co. A., 6th Alabama Infantry. She is the daughter of Joshua and Ashley Richter of Jack, and granddaughter and stepgranddaughter of Rick and Pat Richter of Jack. Coffee County Rangers Color Guard Camp 911 Coffee County Rangers Color Guard held its monthly drill on June 12 at the Masonic Lodge in Elba. (At left) Lee Tingey conducted the drill, assisted by Logan Davis. Members present were Logan Davis, Brandon Grant, Mack Lott, Stuart Mock, and Color Guard Commander Ray Kyle. Brian Fleming (not pictured) was also present. The next drill will be held July 17 at the Lodge, at 3:00 pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

4 Alabama Division SCV Reunion The Alabama Division held its annual Reunion in Cullman on June 11. Camp 911 was represented by Commander Joe Clark and Jim Edberg. Commander Clark was re-elected as Southeast Brigade Commander; Mack Lott was re-elected Southeast Brigade 1 st Lieutenant Commander. Congratulations, Joe and Mack! Confederate Trivia by Georgia Fleming Can you match these legislative acts passed by the U.S. Congress in the years before the War Between the States to an explanation of their provisions? 1. Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) 2. "Tariff of Abominations" (1828) 3. Force Bill (1833) 4. Missouri Compromise (1820) 5. Compromise of Compromise Tariff (1833) a b c d e f Prohibited slavery in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36 30' north, except within the boundaries of the proposed state of Missouri. California was admitted as a free state; the Utah Territory and New Mexico Territory were organized with slavery to be decided by popular sovereignty; the boundaries of Texas were set at their present form. Allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide the slavery issue by popular sovereignty; in effect, it repealed the Missouri Compromise. Expanded presidential power, designed to allow President Andrew Jackson to compel South Carolina to comply with federal tariffs, including deploying the U.S. Army. Proposed by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun, it gradually reduced tariff rates to accommodate the South's objections to protectionism. Protected northern industries by taxing imported goods; had the effect of raising the prices of goods imported by the South. The resulting decline in British exports reduced the ability of the British to pay for imported Southern cotton. To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought, to your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier s good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loves and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish. Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee, Commander General, United Confederate Veterans New Orleans, Louisiana

5 "If it is a crime to love the South, its cause, and its President, then I am a criminal. I am in your power, do with me as you please. But I fear you not. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours." Belle Boyd, refusing to take the Oath of Allegiance Trivia Answers (1) Kansas-Nebraska Act - c; (2) Tariff of Abominations - f; (3) Force Bill - d; (4) Missouri Compromise - a; (5) Compromise of b; (6) Compromise Tariff - e Important Reminders SCV dues are due at the July meeting. Ladies, the Benevolent Committee is asking us to again bring school supplies to the meeting, such as wide-ruled notebook paper, #2 pencils, erasers, rulers, paperback dictionaries, and notebooks. For Our Troops: We can now send microwavable items such as popcorn, microwavable dinners off-the-shelf (not frozen), and tuna in foil packages. Other items on the request list are: Trail Mix, Mike and Ike s Candy, hard candy, razors, shampoo, liquid soap, white athletic socks, size medium athletic shorts, size medium shirts, Oreos and other cookies, gum, and extension cords. If you do not know what to select, you can donate money to Marie and she will fill in with items that are needed. House of Ruth has requested bath towels, washcloths, and twin bedsheet sets. If you would like to make a donation to the House of Ruth, this is still needed and would be greatly appreciated. Also remember to bring your hotel soaps and other small toiletries, your can tabs, coupons, and other items we collect each month.

6 Fleming Multimedia 122 S. Main St., Enterprise, AL COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE Brian Fleming, Owner Christine Barrentine - 2 nd Reneé Wisneiwski - 4 th Jeanette Moates & Suzan Smith - 7 th Faye Bardolf - 8 th Cathy Odom - 13 th Shirley Goodson - 31 st Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker 2534 To place an advertisement, greeting or memorial in the newsletter, contact Brian or Georgia Fleming at or Georgia hyacinth@ala.net or Brian mpegcd@yahoo.com