The Grey Eagles of Chippewa Falls by John E. Kinville

Author:John E. Kinville
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2020-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Realm Commander Mary J. Bishop of the Wisconsin WKKK, circa 1925. Author’s collection.

As for the all-important fundraising efforts to keep each Klavern financially solvent, it was made clear in resolution number eight that the women’s fundraisers should not get too socially controversial. “Dancing or card playing parties” were not allowed to be hosted under the name of the WKKK.

Lastly, the provincial convention reflected on just how respected Excellent Commander Tess Trainer had become within the larger statewide WKKK network. Trainer had been appointed by Bishop to serve as a vice-president of the Realm’s state convention, or Great Klaliff.156

The meeting notes are as follows:

Meeting of Province No. 2, July 25, 1928…Lake Hallie Klavern…

Mrs. Bishop…urging everyone to…prevent Al Smith’s election…very necessary to wear robes at meetings…Florida was the only state in the Union whose (party convention) delegates stood 100% against Smith

…Drafting Committee of 10 resolutions…given by Resolutions Committee… No. 1 = …send wire to Imperial Commander Robbie Gill-Comer for her writing efforts on our behalf…adopted

No. 2 = …steadfast support to the Constitution of the United States, especially the 18th Amendment…adopted

No. 3 = …every paid up Klanswoman receive a Badger Bulletin…approved

No. 4 = …to Klanswomen of Chippewa Falls, we extend thanks and appreciation for courtesy and hospitality…adopted

No. 5 = …we work to prevent the election of a Tammanyite, a nullificationist, a dripping wet Romanist, to the Presidency of the United States…adopted

No. 6 = …Province No. 2, provide funds for distribution of special literature for the next (6) months…adopted

No. 7 = …every member own a robe [sic] and wear them to every meeting and anyone who has none to get one…adopted

No. 8 = …we as a women’s organization, does not [sic] sponsor dancing or card playing parties…adopted

No. 9 = …we encourage attending church every Sunday, and attend some church as a body once a month…adopted

No. 10 = …we extend our love and esteem to Mrs. Bishop… adopted

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