FARMINGTON – Eighteen members and one guest attended the June 24 meeting of the Colonial Daughters Chapter, DAR. Following the opening rituals, prayer by Jan Stevens, Pledge of Allegiance and American’s Creed, State Regent Polly Bartow gave the life story of Molly Ockett, an Indian girl who was active in the French and Indian Wars.

Joy Gilbank read the President General’s message. The National Defense message, given by Floriece Kennedy, urged U.S. citizens to help recent immigrants learn laws and customs. A letter from Sandra H. Swallow explained why American Spirit Magazine contains no national defense selections.

Connie Hiltz reminded members that Native Americans lived here long before European explorers arrived. Their many talents included wood carving of totem poles, masks, boats and figures of animals, humans, birds and fish.

The work done by Elaine and Albert Wells was noted. New members Marie Lucarelli and Eleanor Campbell were welcomed.

Bartow installed officers, including regent, Constance Hiltz; first vice regent, Theo Walker; second vice regent, Ann Kendall; chaplain, Jeanette Stevens; recording secretary, Floriece Kennedy; treasurer, Patricia Durham; registrar, Elaine Wells; historian, Marion Hutchinson; librarian, Nancy Flick.

The next meeting will be held on Sept. 23 at the home of Melanie Farmer in Temple.