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     Mrs. John W. Gill's pledge of $25.00 has been paid.
     All pledges both of the state and various chapters are paid in full, except a donation of $1,000.00 given by Mrs. Daniel G. Stapleton at the Congress. This was not given through any chapter in the state.

     We have on file from Nebraska:

     20 auditorium chair inscriptions.
     3 platform chair inscriptions.
     1 book unit inscription.

     Major Isaac Sadler chapter through their regent, Mrs. Finlayson, are donating $25.00 to help with the purchase of a gift or to donate some article. This is to be decided later. Ann Froissart chapter has donated $15.00 for a gift. I have this money. Omaha chapter through their regent, Mrs. Hunter, have pledged $25.00. How this is to be used is to be decided later. Gen. Geo. Custer chapter Broken Bow, have pledged $25.00 for a gift.

     I have verified all inscriptions for auditorium and platform chairs, and book unit.

     I have written three letter to every chapter in the state, enclosing a gift list in my first letter. These were sent in an effort to obtain gifts and donations for Constitutional Hall. Every chapter in the state except three have answered, but owing to bank failures and nearly every town has experienced one, and the general depression it has been extremely difficult to secure pledges.

     Mrs. Magna, our national chairman, urges that the gift list be gone over carefully and that each state take under advisement at their state conference a definite gift or gifts. I have a new list with me.

     It has been a joy to work with Mrs. Magna her enthusiastic spirit and support have been a constant encouragement.

CLARA L BENNETT,     
Chairman Constitutional Hall Committee

      Chapter Reports of:

      Broken Bow, "Gen. George A. Custer," Clara L. Bennett, regent.

      Coleridge, "Mary S. Lockwood," Fanny DeBow, regent.

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      Chadron, "Rev. Reuben Pickett," Alma B. Johnson, regent. No report given.

     Columbus "Platte", Mrs. A. A. Bald, regent. Mrs. Bald supplemented her report with a report on the ways her chapter earned extra money to carry on its work.

     Cozad, "Cozad", Mrs. John Menck, regent.

      Report of the Credential Committee:

National Officer	1
Past Vice President General	3
State Officers	9
Past State Regents	6
Delegates	52
Regents	26
Alternates	26
Total Registration	226

     Madam State Regent, Distinguished Guests, and Nebraska Daughters:

     The work of the Better Films committees of the Daughters of the American Revolution, has increased this year and is increasing each year, and with it our responsibility. There is no greater way of spreading patriotic propaganda, teaching history, or promoting understanding between nations than through the medium of the silver screen.

     Realizing this fact, the Daughters of the American Revolution the first of each month, has published a "Motion Picture Guide". This list of pictures is prepared by the national chairman of Better Films. Mrs. Richard Ralph Russell of California and her most able advisory committee, Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart, president general, Mrs. Lyman Stookey, reporter general to the Smithsonian Institute and an out-standing figure in the fields of music, education, motion picture interests, the novel, the drama, and the scenario. It grades the pictures viewed and listed and tells whether they are suited to adult or juvenile entertainment.

     During the past year I have had this list mailed monthly to each regent or chapter chairman in Nebraska. In some places the guide

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has been published in the local papers. Sioux Lookout chapter at North Platte, reports that the manager of one of their theatres checks over the list monthly, and in this way the members know the good pictures to be shown.

     There is much constructive work to be done immediately. To make this work a success, each chairman must make it a personal responsibility. There should be a Better Films Program at least once during the year. I wish every chairman could realize the high esteem accorded the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution by the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. We are a recognized power for good and cherish the best traditions of the nation. We have a highly developed civic consciousness. We constitute a cross section of the best there is in America. As leaders in American thought and ideals we should use our great power for the further developement (sic) of the highest cultural infulence. (sic) The motion picture is a recognized force in the community life of this country and is a world wide attitude-forming force. If we are to bequeath to posterity a greater and nobler inheritance than the one we ourselves have inherited, we must help to develop a civic consciousness that will enrich the spiritual strength of this great country. The motion picture is one great field of endeavor. "Better Films are our responsibility".

     I urge you to support historical and patriotic pictures with attendance parties. Co-operate with the local exhibitors and urge their showing.

     The George Washington picture may become a reality. The national chairman urges each chapter to pass resolutions sponsoring the plan to honor the Father of His Country and to send copies of request to your state chairman who will in turn send them to the national chairman.

     By cooperating with the local exhibitor (who will have many suggestions) and with other organizations especially Parent-Teacher asosciations (sic), chapter chairman should be able to sponsor weekly or at least monthly junior matinees. Sound may limit the number of pictures available for a time, but the list will soon increase. Make the program as interesting as possible. Christmas parties for orphans homes bring enthusiasm to any chapter.

     In addition to the list prepared by our our national chairman, I have had sent to each chapter, the list prepared by the National Federation of Womens Clubs and also the monthly magazine published

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in New York by the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. The president of this organization is the well known Will Hays "Czar" of the motion picture industry. One of the pleasant things connected with my work this winter was the receipt at Christmas of an autographed copy of Mr. Hays' book "See and Hear".

     No report of the Better Films chairman of Nebraska would be complete without speaking of the "Trailers" of which we are so proud. Sioux Lookout chapter at North Platte, Omaha, Major Issac Sadler and Mary Katherine Goddard chapters in Omaha, Nancy Gary in Norfolk, St. Leger Cowley chapter in Lincoln, Otoe chapter in Nebraska City, Reavis Ashley chapter in Falls City and Crete chapter in Crete have shown one or more of the trailers telling of the history of the Flag Days at their local theatres.

     In addition to the many chapters in other states which were reported last year as buying, there are complete sets in Connecticut, Maryland and New York City. In Little Rock, Ark., Bell Air and Annapolis, Maryland, New Haven, Conn., North Carolina and Kentuky (sic), there have been groups sent.

     As Mrs. Russell the national chairman, has mentioned them in her circular letters, there have been many inquiries concerning them. I have answered 104 letters in this connection during the year.

     Please, during the coming year, may we not have more Better Films work among our 51 chapters in the state that Nebraska may have one of the best reports sent in to the national society?

     Respectfully submitted,

MRS. FRANK W. BAKER,     
State Chairman Better Films.  

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     District meeting held in Wayne, September 19, 1929, was reported by Mrs. Ringland and was read by Mrs. Jones:

     September 19, 1929, Douglas King chapter, Wayne, invited members of Nancy Gary chapter, Norfolk, and Mary S. Lockwood chapter, Cooleridge, to attend a get-together luncheon. On account of the weather, the luncheon was held in the Presbyterian church parlors instead of our Country Club. Sixty-five members and guests were present. After the luncheon James Britton, and Herbert A. Welch spoke to the ladies on the Constitution of the United States. Mrs. Frost of Coleridge, Mrs. McCaw of Norfolk, Mrs. Brockway of Wayne reported on plans of their chapters for the year. Mrs. Fannie DeBow,

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state treasurer, Mrs. Butterfield of Norfolk, past state regent, were recognized. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in getting acquainted. This meeting was very enjoyable and Douglas King chapter is looking forward to entertaining other chapters in their district.

MRS. H. S. RINGLAND, Regent.

     Crawford, "Captain Christopher Robinson" gave no report.

     Crete, "Crete", Mrs. E. E. Hardeman, regent.

     Mrs. York A. Hinman, past state regent, gave a most interesting report of the district meeting held in North Platte, September 19, 1929:

     Sioux Lookout chapter, D. A. R., North Platte, was hostess to the first annual district meeting held September 19, 1929.

     An invitation was extended to the state officers and chapters at Broken Bow, Cozad, Gothenburg, Lexington, McCook and Kearney to meet with us. All were represented but McCook.

     The convention began with a one o'clock luncheon at the Country Club with 51 present.

     To Mrs. Mary Grimes, general chairman, and her fine committee, goes the credit for the delicious dinner and beautiful decorations.

     The large reception room at the Country Club was beautifully decorated with garden flowers and American flags.

1. Opening.
     1. Community Singing led by Esther Antonides, North Platte.
     2. America, led by Esther Antonides, North Platte.
     3. Flag Salute, led by Mrs. Frank Haumont, Broken Bow.
     4. Prayer, led by Mrs. W. W. Birge, North Platte.

2. Welcome, Regent Sioux Lookout chapter, Florence Antonides, North Platte.

3. Introduction of guests of honor.
     1. Mrs. Adam McMullen, State Regent, Beatrice.
     2. Miss Mabel Lindly, State Historian, Lincoln.

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     3. Mrs. D. S. Dalbey, State Chairman Genealogical Traveling Library, Beatrice.
     4. Miss Clara Bennett, State Chairman Constitution Hall, Broken Bow.
     5. Mrs. Daisy Hinman, Past State Regent, North Platte.
     6. Chapter Regents:
        1. Kearney, Mrs. Hendryz, represented the Regent.
        2. Cozad, Mrs. John Menke.
        3. Gothenburg, Mrs. Spaulding represented the Regent.
        4. Broken Bow, Miss Bennett.
        5. Lexington, Mrs. Geo. Johnson.

4. Solo, Miss Esther Antonides, North Platte.

5. Announcements:
      1. Picture of the Group.
      2. Log Cabin Museum will be open to visitors at close of meeting.
      3. Letters and telegrams of regret from other State Officers who could not be present.
      4. All register.
      6. Purpose of meeting explained.
      7. Talks by guests of honor.
      8. Talks by chapter regents.
         1. Excange (sic) of ideas.
         2. Help one another.
         3. Introduce their delegation.
      9. Mrs. Peckham told about organizing a D. A. R. chapter on board the ship during her trip to Europe. Also told about their memory chain.
     10. Round Table Discussion, Mrs. McMullen, State Regent, presided.
     11. Business meeting. Invitation from Lexington chapter to meet at Lexington next year. Accepted.
     12. Meeting adjourned.

     Guests were taken to Log Cabin at Memorial Park. Mrs. Daisy Hinman gave an interesting talk about the cabin museum and the relics of Pioneer Days.

     The guests of honor were house guests of Mrs. Hinman who entertained the chapter officers and her guests at dinner the evening of the 18th and again on the evening of the 19th, for the husbands as well as the ladies. We feel the district meeting was a decided suc-

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cess and are looking forward with pleasure to meeting next fail in Lexington.

MRS. YORK A. HINMAN, Past State Regent.

     Madam State Regent, Officers and Daughters:

     Our President General, Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart, has divided the Daughters of the Revolution into six divisions, Northern, Eastern, Southern, Central, Western and Pacific Coast.

     The Western division includes the State of New Mexico, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Colorado.

     Mrs. Charles Brand, National Chairman, urges that our work for 1929-1930 be, first, to lend every effort to accomplish our one great desire, the passage of Resolution No. 11 through Congress, thus making our Flag Code a law.

     Mrs. Brand also suggested that each State Chairman write a history of her own State flag, to be used as a lesson or lessons by the Chapters. This history has been written and a copy sent to Mrs. Brand and Mrs. Wall, Vice-Chairman.

     We have also been requested to continue our search for Revolutionary or Historic Flags, whose owners would be willing to have them cared for in Washington.

     Earlier in the year numerous requests for colored Flag Codes were received, these Codes are now available, and a copy has been sent each Chapter.

     Reports show that the Chapters are placing Flag Codes in the schools, libraries, churches and other public buildings. We are urged to continue this work, for in some instances, the ignorance of the public on correct use of the Flag is quite deplorable.

     Articles were given the press announcing the series of musical Flag talks, sponsored by the United States Flag Association, and the National Broadcasting Company, for the patriotic education of the American Youth. The last of this series of talks was made March 18, by General John J. Pershing, who told the stirring story of the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner", by Francis Scott Key.

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     In closing, I wish to thank the Chapter Chairmen for their splendid co-operation, and assure them that it has been a pleasure to work with them.

Mrs. W. O. Johnson, Chairman.

     Madam State Regent, Officers, and Members:

     The privilege of having written fifty-one letters to Chapters in the State last October, relative to the D. A. R. Student Loan Fund, has been a delightful duty.

     By aiding our boys and girls of today, we are making an educated manhood and womanhood for tomorrow, and so insure and efficiently conducted nation.

     The enthusiasm of giving, varies in this work. A few Chapters have allotted fund, while others give directly or apportioned from the budget. The following Chapters maintain a Chapter Loan Fund,

     Wayne and Beatrice have made loans of $25.00, Fairbury $135.00, McCook $100.00, Crete $230.00, and the Deborah Avery Chapter of Lincoln gives a $100.00 scholarship each year on Patriotic Education.

     At the close of the 1929 Conference, there was a balance of $180.00, $25.00 of which was returned to the Wayne Chapter for local use, this leaving a balance of $155.00.

     January 28, 1930, $150.00 was loaned from the Student Loan Fund of our State Treasury to a girl to complete her studies for the school year. This left a balance of $5.00 and with added interest money made $10.18 on hand.

      I am pleased to report that the following Chapters have subscribed to the State Fund:

Weeping Water	$5.00
Superior	3.00
Nebraska City	5.00
Neligh	3.15

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Beatrice	5.00
Hebron	5.00
Total	$26.15
Balance bought forward	10.18
Grand Total	36.33

     Student Loan Fund Note amounted to $150.00 plus 4% interest.

     In closing, I would like to recommend that this Twenty-eighth State Conference take action in accepting a set of rules governing our State Student Loan Fund for Nebraska.

     Section 1. The object of this fund is to assist worthy young women to obtain a better education with a view to become self-supporting.

     Section 1. Students desiring a loan must first obtain a recommendation from the authorities of the College or University which they wish to attend and a copy of their credentials must be filed with the State Student Loan Committee. These credentials must be the same as filed with the Registrar of the school of their choice, founded upon work already done. They must also file recommendations and fill out an application blank stating their requirements, qualifications and plans for the future.

     Section 2. Request for a loan should be made at least two months before the money is needed.

     Section 3. In arranging loans, students in their senior year of college, will be given preference.

     Section 1. Loans can be made for any period not to exceed three years and not more than $200.00 can be loaned to any one student for their college expenses during the period of education. Repayment of the loan must begin within six months aftar (sic) graduation and renewal may be made at the discretion of the Chairman of the Committee and the State Regent, if not paid upon expiration.

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     Section 2. The amount of interest on all money loaned, shall be four per cent.

     Section 1. A Committee must consist of a Chairman and two members, each from a different Chapter, to be appointed by the State Regent, which committee shall serve for two years. The State Regent shall have the power to re-appoint one of the appointees at the expiration of their term.

     Section 2. The Committee shall use their power in every way possible to create an interest in the fund by stimulating Chapters and individuals to contribute to it.

     Section 1. Upon receipt of an application for a loan, the State Chairman shall send the applicant two questionaires to be filled out and returned. These questionaires and recommendations must be vertified (sic) by the State Chairman and all references must show that the applicant is worthy. The State Chairman will then submit this data to the State D. A. R. Student Loan Fund Committee, who will in turn advise her concerning the loan. If found favorable, an order for the loan must be sent to the State Treasurer, accompanied by one questionaire containing the necessary data.

     Section 2. A note made to the State Treasurer of the Daughters of the American Revolution of the State of Nebraska, must be sent to the applicant to sign and return to the State Treasurer.

     Section 3. All questionaires and other data concerning each student must be kept on file.

     Section 4. The State Treasurer shall be notified by the State Chairman each time the notes are renewed.

     Section 5. Upon expiration of her office, the State Chairman must carefully tabulate all questionaires, data and supplies in her possession and turn the same over to her successor.

     Section 1. The State Treasurer shall be custodian of the student loan fund. All contributions received for the fund by the Chapter Treasurers, shall be forewarded (sic) to the State Treasurer.

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