West Liberty History 1838-1938

Source: One Hundred Years of History
* Commemorating a Century of Progress in the West Liberty Community * WEST LIBERTY, IOWA
EASTERN STAR

Lotus Chapter No.320 Order of the Eastern Star was organized on January 29, 1902. There were twenty-five names on the charter. The following are the first officers of the chapter : W. M.---Stella Jackson; W. P.---C. P. Worell; A. M., Jennie Elliott; secretary, Sylvia McDonald; treasurer, May McFadden; conductress, Rose Worrell; A. C., Hattie Polders; Adah, Alice Maxson; Ruth, Ethel Atkins; Esther, Nell Evans; Martha, Alta Protzman; Electa, Mell Evans; Chaplain, George McFadden; marshall, Clare E. Hughes; warder, Ella Doty; sentinel, Edward Hounslow; organist, Marguerite Phillips.

In addition to the above, the following completed the list of charter members : Lena Chase, Hugh W. Hughes, Mary Hounslow, Agnes Hogue, Belle McFadden, Harry McDonald, Salena Polders, Wilma Shipman.

The meetings were held in the Masonic Temple, on the second floor of the old post office building, corner of Calhoun and Third streets, until April, 1915, when they moved to the new Masonic Temple.

They have contributed liberally to the Eastern Star Home at Boone since it was founded. One of their aged members is now enjoying the comforts and kindnesses offered to each member of the home.

Three sisters and one brother who have been affiliated with Lotus Chapter, have filled offices in the Grand Chapter of Iowa. Hugh W. Hughes was Worthy Grand Patron, 1907; Clare E. Hughes was Grand Secretary during the years of 1915, 1916, 1917, and 1918; Carrie E. Snider was Grand Esther in 1915; Jenivie Fenstermaker was Grand Marshall in 1928.

One of the high lights of the social life of the Chapter is the celebration each year on January 29, with an anniversary party.

There are 220 members in good standing.

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