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Loup Trail Chapter,
We welcome you to learn more about our chapter!
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Burwell, Nebraska
Meetings are the first Saturday of each month
Organized April 9, 1975
Organized April 9, 1975
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They came, those pioneers, onto this great prairie, with many settling in sod houses in the valley of the Loup. How they suffered that the trail of the Loup might be opened. Its valley first know the paths of the Sioux, Pawnee and the Arapaho Indians, the fur trappers, the bartering of the traders, the great trails of cattle being driven into the area from Texas. This great Sandhills area was once the grazing ground of millions of head of buffalo, antelope, deer and elk. It was the contested hunting ground for the Indian tribes, fierce battles were fought between these great tribes for the privilege of hunting this vast area.
The Homestead Act brought a great surge of people to the Loup Valley seeking new homes. The settlement of this new area caused the closing of cattle drives from Texas but it brought a new breed of cattle to the ranch country that makes Nebraska beef so famous. A large percent of the ladies seeking membership in this new chapter at Burwell are descendants of the homesteaders that located along the “Loup Trail.” |
Loup Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Burwell, Nebraska was organized April 12, 1975 by State Regent, Mrs. Gage Vohland. Organizing members by number were: Alta Wallace, Belva Lowery, Hazel Wagner, Helen Ballagh, Barbara Harris, Audine Woods, Patricia Woods, Lorajane Bolli, Wanda Larsen, Norma Meyer, Linda Pelton, Vernon Butcher, Yvonne Dearmont, Debra Kelley, Dorothy Lewis, Marilee Malicky, Glayda Schofield, Julia NcNeely, Mabel Bromwich, Marge Gumb, Ruth Ann Cyriacks, Colleen Switzer, Ellen Lincoln, Georgene Jensen, Fay White, with Charter members Nancy McMindes and Mary Walters.
The name “Loup Trail” was chosen for the chapter as it represents the towns along the Loup River in which the members live. Old maps show Indian and trapper trails along the Loup preceding the roads built by settlers. A book, "Trail of the Loup" was written of these same towns by H. W. Foht, A. M. in 1904. It is said the Loupe means “wolf” in French.
2015 marked the 40th Anniversary of the chapter.
The name “Loup Trail” was chosen for the chapter as it represents the towns along the Loup River in which the members live. Old maps show Indian and trapper trails along the Loup preceding the roads built by settlers. A book, "Trail of the Loup" was written of these same towns by H. W. Foht, A. M. in 1904. It is said the Loupe means “wolf” in French.
2015 marked the 40th Anniversary of the chapter.
Do you think you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree? Then you can become part of the DAR. Any woman is eligible for membership who is no less than eighteen years of age and can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. Membership in the DAR honors and preserves the legacy of your patriot ancestor. As a member of DAR, through participation in theSociety’s various programs and activities, you can continue this legacy by actively supporting historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. The Loup Trail Chapter would also like to encourage previous DAR members to consider reactivating and joining our chapter. DAR has programs and activities for everyone. Children, both boys and girls, from birth to the age of eighteen, can be active in the Children of the American Revolution. We would love to have prospective members visit our chapter meeting.
The Loup Trail chapter is looking forward to serving the surrounding communities for many years to come... just as our DAR ancestors served their country.
The Loup Trail chapter is looking forward to serving the surrounding communities for many years to come... just as our DAR ancestors served their country.
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Chapter Officers
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Regent
Candace Cain Vice Regent Amy Ballagh 2nd Vice Regent Amanda Carr Chaplain Donna Garwood Recording Secretary Amanda Carr |
Corresponding Secretary
Amanda Carr Treasurer LeAnn Rowse Registrar Amy Ballagh Historian Velma Cain Librarian Margie Gumb |
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Quilt Show
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The Loup Trail Daughters of the American Revolution hosts its year quilt show in the commons room at Burwell Junior-Senior High School during Nebraska's Big Rodeo. Between 60-90 beautiful entries from area quilters and crafters are entered. Entry divisions for the contest are: pieced and machine quilted, pieced and hand quilted, mixed media, crib, wall hanging, appliquéd quilt, embroidery, and machine quilt category, afghan, and crafts.
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Loup Trail Chapter Regents
*Lorajane Bolli 1975 (Organizing Regent) *Marilee Malicky 1976-1978 *Audine Woods 1978-1980 Dorothy Lewis 1980-1982 *Marge Gumb 1982-1984 Ellen Lincoln 1984-1986 Belva Lowery 1986-1988 Helen Ballagh 1988-1990 Nolah Bolli 1990-1992 *Susan Petersen 1992-1994 Helen Ballagh 1994-1996 *Lorajane Bolli 1996-1998 *Jean Bode 1998-2000 *Lorajane Bolli 2000-2002 Sandra Lowery 2002-2004 *Candace Cain 2006-2012 *Donna Garwood 2012-2014 *Velma Cain 2014-2016 LeAnn Rowse 2016-2020 *Honorary Chapter Regent As of 2000, Loup Trail has received 12 Gold awards, 6 Silver awards, and 1 Honorable Mention for its honor roll and achievement award work. The chapter has been a level one Chapter Achievement Chapter for 12 years and a level two for 5 years. The chapter has had many outstanding chapter events over the years. Some of these include the reburial of an unknown Indian in a Pawnee Ceremony in Cottonwood Cemetery in Garfield County attended by Shield Chief Phillip Governor from Oklahoma and Marge Gumb receiving the Thatcher Award for JAC. We have also had three state winners in the DAR Good Citizen contest. |
Content Editor:
Candace J. Cain
Candace J. Cain
