Washington Chapel Chronicle 3, no. 8 (November 1910): 1-8
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- Title
- Washington Chapel Chronicle 3, no. 8 (November 1910): 1-8
- Author
- Rev W Herbert Burk
- Publication year listed
- 1910
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- Public domain eBook
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Washington Chapel Chronicle 3, no. 8 (November 1910): 1-8
Author: Emma W. Crawford, W. Herbert Burk, Washington Chapel Guild
Year: 1910
The November 15, 1910, issue of the Washington Chapel Chronicle (Vol. III, No. 8), published by the Washington Chapel Guild at the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, details the formal organization of the Washington Memorial Parish, fundraising efforts for the chapel’s completion, and contributions to its museum and library, while continuing to honor Valley Forge’s Revolutionary legacy. Below is a summary of the key content: 1. Organization of Washington Memorial Parish Charter Adoption : On October 20, 1910, the congregation met in the parish house, presided over by Rev. W. Herbert Burk, with Charles Wells Walker as secretary, to adopt a charter for the new Washington Memorial Parish. Vestry Election : Nine vestrymen were elected to serve until Easter Monday, 1911: Edward H. Binns, Thomas H. Dobson, Gen. B. F. Fisher, Nathan Hughes, Leslie Jefferis, Frank Quigg, S. Col. Summerill, Clayland Stephens Walker, and Charles Wells Walker. Tellers were Dr. Charles M. Burk and John Warriner. Vestry Meetings : October 28 : Frank Quigg was elected Vestry’s Warden and Treasurer, Charles Wells Walker as Rector’s Warden, and Leslie Jefferis as Secretary. The vestry unanim