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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. II. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 297 words

Chambers, past grand, and Mr. Jones, secretary. C. M. Wright is treasurer with N. W. Olson, O. M. Harris and C. P. Chambers, trustees. Charles Couch is district deputy grand master. The Odd Fellows is a very live organization living up to the tradition for charity for which it is noted. Naturally the Daughters of Rebekah are as active and have the usual social affairs in which the brother Odd Fellows .participate, especially the popular suppers.

The Degree of Honor has two lodge organizations in Sidney. Degree of Honor No. 122 is headed by Mrs. Anna Minshall as chief of honor; the other officers for 1921 are: Goldie Sweet, lady of honor; Catherine Reiners, chief of ceremonies; Margaret Roth, usher; Minnie Leege, associate usher ; Mayme Davis, treasurer; Ella Williams, recording financier; Lizzie Burkhardt, inside watch and V. Kucera, outside watch.

Dora Lodge, Degree of Honor is headed by Mrs. Herman Schroeder, as chief of honor.

The Macabees are also represented in Sidney.

The Knights of Columbus are active in Sidney as large classes are regularly initiated and the Catholic ladies serve fine banquets in St. Patrick's auditorium at such times.

In Sidney the Sidney Community Association looks after all public enterprises and new industries and has a remarkable record for the good done for the city. President Buckner and Secretary Keppler have for the past year set an example of proficiency which the new officers say they are going to excel for the upbuilding of the community. The following men are to make the attempt : M. Dimery, president ; E. L. Uptagrove, vice-president ; Leon Fine, treasurer, with the following men on the board of directors : C. W. Hornaday, W. P. Miles, Frank Whitelock, W. H. Hodkin, W. E. Swartzlander and G. R. Buckner.