DAR holds luncheon, installation of officers
There were 18 ladies in attendance for the meeting and a short presentation on the history of the home. Mary Ruth Simmons of the Shelby Chapter, DAR, was a guest at the luncheon. Her father had lived at Miss Bobo’s when it was a boarding house.
The chapter’s newly elected officers include Meredith Anne Higgs, regent; Cynthia Campen, vice regent; Betty Lively, chaplain; Cynthia Hamrick, recording secretary; Nettie Moyers, corresponding secretary; Livy Hoover, treasurer, Wanda Gant, registrar; Lynn Davis, historian; and Robbie Beaver, librarian.
Members bestowed upon Immediate Past Regent Gant the honor of honorary regent in recognition of her numerous years of service to the chapter.
The Lt. James Sheppard Chapter is a patriotic service organization for descendants of Revolutionary War Patriots. Those interested in learning about the group or membership in the DAR should contact Regent Higgs at 931-841-7676.