Midlothian Chapter No. 85 Order of the Eastern Star 13510 Westfield Road, Midlothian, VA 23113 Brenda B
Midlothian Chapter No. 85 Order of the Eastern Star 13510 Westfield Road, Midlothian, VA 23113 Brenda B. Colley, WM Michael A Colley, WP
July 2020
July Greetings The movie features a large ensemble cast, including
George Murphy, Joan Leslie, Alan Hale, Sr., Rosemary DeCamp, and Lt. Ronald Reagan, while both the stage play and film included soldiers of the U.S. Army who were actors and performers in civilian life. One of the film's highlights is Irving Berlin himself singing his song "Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning." Berlin's natural singing voice was so soft that the recording volume had to be increased significantly in order to record acceptably. (Cast included) George We seem to be in the midst of a chaotic Murphy as Jerry Jones Joan Leslie as Eileen Dibble time right now. Recently I received an e-mail George Tobias as Maxie Twardofsky Alan Hale, Sr. as from a friend who was inspired by the story Sgt. McGee Kate Smith as Herself Ronald Reagan as behind the song “God Bless America”, and it Cpl. Johnny Jones Jack Young as Franklin D. Roosevelt reminded me how great our country is. I would like to share. George Murphy and Ronald Reagan would run for public office in California. George Murphy served one term, Published on Nov 21, 2012 (1965--1971) in the U.S. Senate. Ronald Reagan served God Bless America is an American patriotic song written two terms as Governor of California (1967--1975) and by Irving Berlin in 1918 and revised by him in 1938. The then President of the United States (1981--1989), with later version was recorded by Kate Smith, and became both contributing to each other's Republican campaigns. her signature song. Reagan would warmly and jokingly refer to Murphy, who preceded him into politics by a couple of years, as "my Berlin wrote the song in 1918 while serving the U.S. Army John the Baptist." at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York, but decided that it did not fit in a revue called Yip Yip Yaphank, so he set it God Bless America aside. While the storm clouds gather far across In 1938, with the rise of Hitler, Berlin, who was Jewish the sea, and a first-generation European immigrant, felt it was Let us swear allegiance to a land that's time to revive it as a "peace song", and it was introduced free. on an Armistice Day broadcast in 1938 sung by Kate Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, Smith, on her radio show… As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer: This Is the Army is a 1943 American wartime motion God bless America, land that I love, picture produced by Hal B. Wallis and Jack L. Warner, Stand beside her and guide her and directed by Michael Curtiz, and a wartime musical Through the night with a light from above. designed to boost morale in the U.S. during World War II, directed by Sgt. Ezra Stone. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, The screenplay by Casey Robinson and Claude Binyon God bless America, was based on the 1942 Broadway musical by Irving My home sweet home. Berlin, who also composed the film's 19 songs and broke screen protocol by singing one of them. • Mail to Connections Sister Meg Witt, PM 2733 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, VA 23139-5218. Once again, we have been in touch with many of you who report you are doing well. Please continue to stay the course and stay If anyone is having difficulty with paying well. dues at this time, please notify the Worthy Matron.
Birthdays Important Dates
Although the Masonic Lodge has opened, we have not yet received notice from the Worthy Grand Matron concerning Eastern Star meetings. At this time: July 7 School of Instruction Cancelled July 14 OES Stated Cancelled
If there are changes you will be notified. In July we have several Sisters and Brothers celebrating. Social Activities 2 Joseph Johnson III 4 Terri Rudd Due to the importance of social distancing, 5 Jo Ann Spain there are no activities planned at this time. 8 John Quinley 8 Jennifer Yates 11 Mike Colley Honors 19 Dorothy Butler 21 Claudine Kluksdahl 24 June Murphey During the month of July, we are honoring 31 Helen Lape Star Points, the floral center star of our Happy Birthday to all. A donation is Chapter, the heroines of our Order. Our stars being made in your honor to the Joe Talley remind us that by our faith in God we have the Scholarship Fund. duty and power to do what is right and good, and to be charitable and loving. A donation is Cares & Concerns being made to the American Red Cross in your honor.
Sympathy is extended to Brother Marty We look forward to seeing all of you in Eagleson who lost his uncle last month. person soon. In the meanwhile, be well and stay safe! Star Love, Sister Katey McCarney had surgery in
June and is recovering at home. Brother Rick Saunders was hospitalized in June, but is back Brenda Mike home recovering under Becky’s supervision. Worth Matron & Worthy Patron Brother Marty Eagleson’s mother is in hospice. Brenda & Mike Colley 531 Watch Hill Road Chapter News Midlothian, VA 23114
Dues of $35 for 2020 are due. 804-794-2022 [email protected] • Make the check payable to Midlothian Chapter No. 85, OES