UDC Julia Jackson Chapter #141 The Buglette UDC Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7th You are cordially invited to The United Daughters of the Confederacy Julia Jackson Chapter 141 Meeting Wednesday, November 7, 2012 to be held at 11 am at The Woman s Club, Newby Dining Room 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, Texas With a luncheon immediately following In the Newby Dining Room ($16) Please RSVP for lunch with Betty Abdo At bettycabdo@yahoo.com or 817-738-9493 by Friday noon, November 2, 2012. A reservation made is a reservation paid after Friday night. Program: Dowsing By Faye Elder, Chapter Member Faye will have dowsing rods for sale. Dowsing can be used for finding lost objects, like graves; finding water, gas, oil, or minerals; locating underground leaks; and more Come and listen to Faye and bring a prospective member. Cross of Honor Ceremony in Azle Volume 31, Issue 3 October 27, 2012 Janie Pace Editor-Publisher 5417 Lake Powell Fort Worth, TX 76137-4339 817-428-5918 817-235-6667 c jhpacerd@charter.net Chapter Officers Betty Abdo President Claudia Pugh 1st Vice President Sue Mattlage 2nd Vice President Mary Gilstrap Treasurer Jan Cowley Secretary Diane Dyess Registrar Billie Beth Moore Chaplain Janie Pace Military Serv Awards Jennifer Schnell Historian Ruth Dunlop Librarian Ellyn Ponton Parliamentarian Ash Creek Cemetery Azle Cemetery Rescheduled to next spring Diane Dyess s Great Great Grandfather: Thomas Abner Dunaway 14th Tennessee Cavalry POW Memphis Prison 310 South Stewart Street, Azle Azle Cemetery
Oct 3rd Meeting News and Sep 27-30 UDC Convention report! The UDC Julia Jackson Chapter meeting was held at the Woman s Club on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 with many members and prospective members/guests attending. We conducted the following business at the meeting: The minutes of the October meeting were approved by committee and are reviewed here. The invocation was led by Miss Billie Beth Moore, Chaplain. The Pledge to the United States of America Flag was led by Linda Johnson. Linda Hendrix led the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Gatha Singleton led the Salute to the Confederate Flag. Christean Jenkins took the minutes in Secretary Jan Cowley s absence; Jan s husband is ill. Special guests were recognized. Gail Lewellen presented the Financial Reviewing/Audit Committee Report. Mary Gilstrap presented the Treasurer s report. Betty presented the registrar s report in Diane Dyess s absence. Claudia Pugh announced that her husband received two Military Service Awards at Texas Division Convention; a Korean War Medal and a Vietnam Conflict Medal. Jack Dyess s brother received a World War II Military Service Medal at Convention in Tyler. Jennifer Schnell introduced the speaker: William Covington. He presented: American Revolutionary War Language Adapted by the Confederates. See photos on page 3. Betty Abdo presented a Certificate of Appreciation. Delegates were elected for the UDC General Convention, November 1-5 in Richmond, VA. Janie Pace is attending the event; 12 delegates were elected. Ellyn Ponton presented the bylaws changes for a vote, after the written bylaws were presented in writing at the September meeting. The proposed changes were approved and will appear in the new yearbook to be published after the General Election of officers. The Division Convention Report was presented: 2 new state officers from the Julia Jackson Chapter were installed at the Sunday morning business meeting: 3rd Vice President in charge of the Children of the Confederacy Claudia Pugh and District VII Chairman, Janie Pace. They will serve on the Texas Division Board. Our Chapter brought back 21 Award Certificates: 1. First Place, Best Chapter Scrapbook over 50 members 2. Second Place, Best Chapter newsletter-over 50 members 3. First Place, Most Inches Published Including Photos in the UDC Magazine 4. Most Southern/Confederate Writings Authored by members (73 poems were written by Janice Stout) 5. Most Southern/Confederate Poems read at Meetings, including ceremonies 14 6. Major Donor for the 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States Confederate Monument erected at the Texas Civil War Museum in Fort Worth 7. Confederate Flags Placed on Memorial Day over 50 members 8. Certificate of Appreciation for Significant contribution to the TX Division Confederate Memorial 9. Interviewed 3 Veterans and files them with the Library of Congress 10. Purchased a UDC Member Marker 11. Betty Abdo Charter member of the Texas Bellles 12. Betty Abdo, TX Division music Committee Member 13. Diane Dyess, Contributions to the TX Division Confederate Monument 14. Diane Dyess, served as Page at TX Division Convention 15. Jennifer Schnell, Page at TX Division Convention 16. Janie Pace, Outstanding Service as Pioneers in Space Chairman 17. First Place Essay, Billie Beth Moore, 10th TX Infantry 18. First Place Poem: Janice Stout for #1 Gracious Southern Ladies topic, $15 continued pg 3 Ellyn Ponton, Parliamentarian and President Betty Abdo reviewed the bylaw changes. Volume 31, Issue 3 Buglette Page 2
More Oct 3rd Julia Jackson Meeting News... 19. First Place Poem: Janice Stout for Poem #2 Texas Confederate Money topic, $15 20. Greatest Number of Reports of Historical Books Read 21. Pioneer in Space for Technical Achievement Award presented at General Convention to Andrew Linskey, Betty Abdo s cousin. Our chapter poet, Janice Stout, wrote over 73 poems from last September 1 thru July, 2012. More than 5 poems were submitted for competition this year. A project in the works is publishing the poems with photos of Confederate Monuments. Stay tuned... Julia Jackson UDC Book Club Our first selection is Carolina Rain; it is the first in an historical fiction trilogy. The author is Nancy B. Brewer who is a UDC member and received the Jefferson Davis Award. The book may be found at area bookstores and online. We will discuss the book in April. Description: Open the page of Carolina Rain and step on the streets of an era gone by. Carolina Rain is not just a read, but an experience. You will smell the magnolia trees, feel the sun Between the States." on your face and taste the bittersweet tears of a beautiful young girl coming of age at the dawning of the Civil War. Brewer weaves an intriguing narrative with beautifully drawn characters and a breath-taking plot that keeps you guessing right up to the end. Historically packed with facts, details and stories filled with emotion of the people during "The War Theodosia Elizabeth Sanders, "Lizzie" was born October 6, 1842. Her open heart is filled with hope and a desire to love, but her innocence makes her a target for the less than trustworthy. Yet underneath the layers of lace and petticoats, you will discover Lizzie to be a strong-willed and determined young woman. The entire novel flows like poetry as the author unwinds her captivating story. From the moment, you read the first page you are drawn into the world of Carolina Rain. The soft lyrical wordplay masterfully sculpted phrases and delicious romantic scenes stay with the reader long after they put the book down. source: barnesandnoble.com Left: Speaker William Covington and Betty Abdo. Betty holds a musket with bayonette. Subject: American Revolutionary Language Adapted by the Confederates. Above: Materials brought by the speaker for presentation. The chapter met in the Hobby Room at the Woman s Club, then had lunch in the Tea Room. Volume 31, Issue 3 Buglette Page 3
Julia Jackson Chapter Celebrates 115th Anniversary! Julia Jackson The Organization first met under the guidance of Mrs. Katie Cable Currie, the first President of the Texas Division, at a meeting on September 19, 1897, called by Major K. M. Van Zandt, Commander of the R. E. Lee Camp 158, UCV, Fort Worth, TX. The Chapter was Chartered October 13, 1897. Julia Jackson was born November 23, 1862 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the only child of Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson and Anna Morrison Jackson to live to adulthood. Julia was six months old when her father died in May 1863 from the wounds received at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Julia married William Edmund Christian in Richmond, Virginia in 1884. They had two children; Julia Jackson Christian (1887-1991) and Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian (1888-1952). Childhood illnesses left Julia frail as an adult and she died of typhoid fever at the age of 26 years, August 30, 1889. The adoption of her name for our Chapter was in honor of the memory of the daughter of General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson and his wife, Mary M. Jackson. A letter was written to her mother informing her of this action, and the chapter received from Mrs. Jackson a letter in which she conveyed her deep appreciation to the officers and members for this remembrance. Julia, at left, is wearing a necklace containing a photograph of her father; Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson. The last photograph of Jackson dates from late April 1863 and is often called the "Chancellorsville photograph" Jackson was headquartered near what would soon become his last battlefield - Chancellorsville - when a photographer from the Richmond studio of Minnis and Crowell convinced him to pose for a portrait. Jackson was killed less than two weeks later. Lord of Hosts, be with us yet Lest we forget, lest we forget. Stonewall Jackson The Chapter celebrated the 115th Anniversary with ice cream for dessert at the luncheon. Years ago, the chapter gathered at the Van Zandt Cottage for cake and ice cream. Volume 31, Issue 3 Buglette Page 4
Texas Division New Officers Elected at Convention PRESIDENT Betty Petruska, 7600 FM 2727, Terrell 75161-8266, 972.551.2129 (Home) 972-989-8622 (Cell) udcpetruskabe y@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT Eva Long, 600 Martin Road, Dripping Springs 78620, 512.858.1085 elong@tlie.org SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Alice Swank, 6407 Larmanda, Dallas 75231-7211, 214.348.9021 aliceswank70@yahoo.com THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Claudia Litton Pugh, 1846 Rhinevalley Dr., Arlington 76012-5734, 817.459.0202 claudiapugh@mindspring.com RECORDING SECRETARY Jennifer Dawson, 2508 Fairway View Dr., Burleson 76028-6384, 817.269.8160 jenniferdawson@a.net TREASURER Kay Hilburn, P.O. Box 597, Hallsville 75650-0597, 903.668.2394 kaynbarn@gmail.com REGISTRAR Kathy Hillman, P.O. Box 175, Newton 75966, 409.379.3597 Khillman@valornet.com HISTORIAN Jo Langwell, 4410 Harvey Dr., Mesquite 75150-1606, 972.682.9333 jolangwell@tx.rr.com RECORDER OF MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS Gloria Wilson, 5518 Equestrian Dr., Granbury 76049-4463, 817.579.9353 redhanger@charter.net REGISTRAR OF SUPPLEMENTALS Joan Lawrence, 5014 Fountainwood Cir., Georgetown 78633-1913, 512.869.1560 jilgtwn@suddenlink.net CHAPLAIN Patricia Stephenson, 103 E. Crescent, Madisonville 77864-3013, 936.348.5550 psstep@yahoo.com CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Barbara Hearn, 9145 CR 133, Kaufman 75142-4747, 972.962.4372 barbarahearn@embarqmail.com CUSTODIAN Margaret Daniel, 956 Austin Ct., Weatherford 76086, 817.598.0226 Mdan3955@a.net Volume 31, Issue 3 Buglette
UDC Julia Jackson Chapter #141 Janie Houston Pace Editor and Publisher 5417 Lake Powell Drive Fort Worth, TX 76137 817-428-5918 817-235-6667 cell jhpacerd@charter.net Please volunteer! Think, Love, Pray, Dare, Live! Note from the publisher: I need pictures from our meetings and events. Please e-mail j-peg files to: jhpacerd@charter.net Our Chapter officers: Diane Dyess, Registrar and Jennifer Schnell, Historian were pages at the 116th Annual Texas Division Convention in Tyler. Volunteers & Activities we need your UDC participation! Nov 7, Wed Julia Jackson Chapter meeting and luncheon at the Woman s Club, Newby Dining room at 11 am; lunch at 12:20. Program: Dousing by our member Faye Elder Nov 1-5 UDC General Convention at the Richmond Omni, Richmond, VA. News and pictures coming... Dec 6, Thursday Julia Jackson Chapter meeting and awards luncheon at the Woman s Club, Newby Dining Room; lunch served at 11:30. Note: Thursday meeting date! Feb 6, Wed Julia Jackson Chapter meeting and luncheon at the Woman s Club, Newby Dining Room Mar 6, Wed Julia Jackson Chapter meeting and luncheon at the Woman s Club, Newby Dining Room Mar 9, Sat District VII meeting in Odessa, TX watch for more information April 3, Wed Julia Jackson Chapter meeting and luncheon at the Woman s Club, Newby Dining Room April 6, Sat District VII Confederate History Month Ceremony TBD May 1, Wed Julia Jackson Chapter meeting and awards luncheon at the Woman s Club, Anna Shelton Hall