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Deo adjuvanti non timindin (With God’s help, we must not fear)

THE DIXON BLUE LIGHT NEWSLt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962

Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV)www.scvcamp1962.org

Editor: Lady Sharon Red, Cell 618-622-8949

FEBRUARY 2015

From The Commander

Camp Family, we’re less than 8 weeks until the Ball.Have you reserved your place to stand Confederate tall?

Camp Dixon needs you to be pro-active and inviteYour sweetie, family, and friends to make it just right.

Please think about items for the Silent Auction and dessert table too,And make or donate the generous items—many thanks to you.

Confederately,

Johnny Kicklighter

TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE

Reminder of Camp Dixon’s Annual Spring Ball 1From the Commander 1Camp Dixon Meeting Minutes, January 13 2-3Article: Pope Pius IX and the Confederacy 4Squad East Meeting Minutes, January 19 5-6Presentations: Roundtable and Living History 7February Birthdays --- Calendar of Events 8News From Around the Camp 9Invite: Camp Dixon Annual Spring Ball, March 28, 2015 10

* * * Next Camp Dixon Meeting * * *Tuesday, February 10, 2015 ~ 6:30 p.m.

SWIC Senior Citizen Center201 North Church Street, Belleville

Location: Corner of East B & North Church StreetsParking Available Across the Street

PRESENTATION: General Charles F. HenningsenBy Compatriot John McKee

REFRESHMENTS: Compatriot Kevin MonroePlease check with the receptionist about room location.

Questions? Call Gale Red, Cell 618-622-8949.

CAMP DIXON MTG SQUAD EAST MTG

TUESDAY, 6:30 p.m. MONDAY, 6:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 16

CAMP DIXON AND SQUAD EAST OFFICERSCommander Johnny Kicklighter 618-257-90791Lt Commander Ron Lakin Cell 618-420-63582Lt Commander Jake Fortner 618-971-8202Adjutant Gale Red Cell 618-622-8949Chaplain Jim Conn 618-345-3942Sgt at Arms Michael Pierpoint 618-697-4472Squad Sgt Phil Tate 618-210-7987Program Chairman Kevin Monroe 618-236-2369SquadEast Sgt Bob Marley Cell 618-662-4765SquadEast Chaplain Sam Booth Cell 618-838-3053SquadEast Pgm Chmn Vernon DeSelms Cell 618-508-5074

Our annual ball will be held March 28 as flowers bloom in the warm spring air,

But Mark has received only a handful of reservations, so if you really care . . .

Please invite your sweetheart, family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to come

and enjoy a gala evening of good food, music, and dancing for a small sum.

Remember, we’re obligated for 100 attendees to make this annual event blessed

But require your active Camp Dixon participation to proclaim it a sweet success.

Remember, your Valentine deserves a Feb. 14 treatPlus a good time at the Ball that can’t be beat!

WELCOMEKNIGHT JOHN

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES ~ NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Muster (CONTINUED)

OLD BUSINESS/REPORTS FROM THE FIELD.- Annual Spring Ball. Scheduled for March 28 2015. Please put this event on your calendar and plan to come. Remember,

we need 100 attendees, so please bring your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.

NEW BUSINESS.- (Commander Kicklighter) Refreshment Sign-Up Sheet. Sharon Red said we are missing volunteers for December 2014

and September, October, November, and December 2015. Commander Kicklighter signed up for December and SharonRed for September.

- (Gale Red) Suggested Shiloh Hall as Meeting Location, 1st Thursday of Month. John McKee will check on status.- (Kevin Monroe) Program Suggestions/Sign-Ups. He introduced tonight’s presenter, Brian Russell, and his wife, Penny.- (Gale Red) Recruitment. The camp has gone from 96 members to 80 (14% of total membership is gone). Most were out of

state and couldn’t maintain membership, but we have lost several others.

FORMAL PRESENTATION. A SWIC Adjunct Professor, Brian Russell, briefed on “Between Two Fires,” based on a bookwritten by Lawrence Hauptman.- The Native American Indians found they had to choose which sideto “side with” during the Civil War, and they found themselves caughtbetween two fires and between a rock and a hard place. All NewYork Indians were affected. Native Americans were looked at ascolored and part of the colored troops. Black Beaver from Bellevillejoined his tribe, served as a scout on the side of the Union, acted asan ally to the Union soldiers, risked his life to Arkansas, and led thefirst expedition out from harm’s way.- Eli Parker, a Seneca Indian, was a Colonel on Grant’s staff. TheCherokee Nation was 21,000 strong and lent themselves to theConfederacy and served in the war with the South. TheConfederates promised the Native Americans land retention.- Under Stan Watey, the hallmark of his brigade, allowed scalping tooccur. According to Harper’s Weekly, he received bad press but theUnion realized they had to pay attention to the Indians for theyharassed Union supply lines and acted like Quantrill’s Raiders.- Indians were involved in every campaign. Both sides benefittedfrom their resources.

REFRESHMENTS were furnished by Lady Janice Beasley.

BENEDICTION was delivered by Commander Kicklighter.

ADJOURNMENT was at 8:00 p.m.

NEXT MEETING. Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 6:30 p.m., same location. Presentation by Adjutant Gale Red on “ChristmasDuring the Civil War.” Commander Kicklighter will bring refreshments.

Respectfully submitted,

Gale F. RedAdjutant

CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES ~ January 13, 2015 MusterThe members and friends of the Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962, SCV, conducted their monthly muster at 6:30 p.m. on January13, 2015 at the SWIC Senior Citizen Center, 201 North Church Street, Belleville IL, this being the 1st Muster of the year for2015.CALL TO ORDER. Adjutant Gale Red called the meeting to order.INVOCATION was given by Commander Johnny Kicklighter.PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS was led by Adjutant Red. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. flagand saluted the Confederate flag, which were properly displayed at the meeting.COMMANDER’S WELCOME to guests by Commander Kicklighter: Yvonne Schmitt (Compatriot David Schmitt’s wife) and KenHuelle (Compatriot Bob Hardy’s friend).

PROCEDURAL BUSINESSDECEMBER 9 MEETING MINUTES. Motion made to accept the minutes by John McKee, seconded by Michael Pierpoint.Motion carried. Minutes accepted.

FINANCIAL REPORT was read by Adjutant Red – no change to the camp account, $4,425.34. Motion made by David McAuleyto accept, seconded by 2d Lt Commander Jake Fortner. Motion carried. Financial report accepted.

ROLL CALL (23). Janice Beasley, Bill Boyd, Jake Fortner, Eric Funkhouser, J. C. Gideon, Walter Hall, Ken Huelle (guest),Johnny Kicklighter, Ron Lakin, Mike Mauer, David McAuley, Anita Jane McKee, John McKee, Kevin Monroe, Michael Pierpoint,Gale Red, Sharon Red, Dale Rice, Chris Rutledge, David Schmitt, Yvonne Schmitt (guest), Phil Tate, and Steve Wheat.

COMMUNICATIONS.- MARK & KELLI MORGAN FELL (Gale Red) Mark Morgan fell on the ice 5 days ago and landed on his head but he wasn’t

injured. On January 12, his wife, Kelli, also fell on the ice but fractured a lumbar and is bed-ridden for a week. If not healed, willrequire surgery. Please keep her in your prayers.

- VERNON DeSELMS (Gale Red) Vernon, a member of Squad East, is in serious condition suffering from esophageal cancer.His physician seems hopeful for a successful recovery. Please add him to your prayers too.

- PAT BOOTH (Gale Red) Pat, also a member of Squad East, has two aneurysms and needs critical surgery at the Mayo Clinicto repair them with specially manufactured stints. There by the grace of God go we. Please keep him in your prayers.

- BILL BEASLEY (Janice Beasley) Bill has not changed. He has no muscle strength and is still in the Randolph County CareCenter in Sparta IL. Please pray for him to get better.

- RON DORAN (Gale Red) Talked to him a week ago. Ron sends his greetings. He has 12-15% lung capacity and since there’ssuch cold weather, he can’t get out. Hopes to join us when it gets warmer.

OLD BUSINESS.- SPRING BALL (Johnny Kicklighter).

-- Mark has been saturated since his mother died and now with Kelli hurt but reservations have been made and he hopes to getthe invites out this weekend. We need sign-ups -- 100 people to break even. Distributing copies of the flyer tonight. Let usknow if you’re going or not going (please RSVP). Grace, his daughter, will be asked to be our photographer and I will bebackup (since our photographer, Bill Freeman, passed away last June). If you know someone that does quality photography,let us know.

-- Need setup committees (please volunteer)--- For Friday, March 27, 0900-1100 (Ron Lakin volunteered) and Saturday, March 28, 0900-1100 (Kevin Monroe volunteered).

- SURVEY (Johnny Kicklighter). Received 5 out of 100 so I’m passing out sheets for you to complete tonight, mail it or return atthe February meeting.

NEW BUSINESS.- MEETING NIGHT OPTIONS (Gale Red). Basically, two options being considered: a) remain here Tuesdays, or b) meet

Thursdays at Shiloh Community Center. If we give up the PSOP location, we will lose it. They have grandfathered us to behere (the Union camp had to move to Shiloh). We need your preferences before we decide. We will try to accommodateeveryone as best we can.

- SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA, JANUARY 19 2015, 6:30 P.M (Gale Red). Last month, Kevin’s briefing was well received.If you would like to go to this month’s meeting, please meet at my house at 4:00 p.m. Monday. You’re most welcome. Willreturn about 10:30 p.m.

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES ~ January 13, 2015 Muster (Continued)

NEW BUSINESS (continued).- TURKEY HILL GRANGE BRIEFING (Commander Kicklighter). Adjutant Red briefed 40 attendees on the Alton Prison. They

were grateful for his presentation and asked him to return.- RECEIVED INVITE TO BRIEF SMITHTON IL SCHOOL CHILDREN (Commander Kicklighter). Gale and I will present next week.- CIVIL WAR INTELLIGENCE BRIEF AT GLEN CARBON IL Library (Walter Hall). I briefed on December 17.- TWO NEW CAMP MEMBERS (Gale Red). George Loper from Charlottesville VA and brother, Joe Loper from San Antonio TX.

Both brothers of John Loper in Seabrook TX.- NEWS FROM THE DIVISION (Gale Red). David McAuley asked for a status report. Not much of any news – nothing has

happened.- CAMP MEETING PRESENTATIONS (Kevin Monroe). Looking for potential presenters. If you’re not interested in giving a full-

blown 60-minute presentation, how about a 10-15-minute presentation on your ancestor/unit with others? Please talk to me.

FORMAL PRESENTATION: Compatriot David Schmitt briefed onthe Union Major General William Henry Wilson and BrigadierGeneral John T. Croxton’s raid into central Alabama in the closingdays of the Civil War. The raid started in northwest Alabama aimedat destroying all capabilities of the south to supporting the wareffort. Specific targets were the series of iron foundries starting atpresent day Birmingham sweeping south towards Tuscaloosa andspecifically the large Confederate naval shipyard and munitionsplants at Selma on the Alabama River. From there, iron clad ramships were produced and moved to Mobile. Selma was also thecentral point for the Trans-Mississippi to Richmond supply line tothe AVN. A subset of the raid involved a brigade sent toTuscaloosa to destroy the University of Alabama which was amilitary school supplying the Confederate Army with sevengenerals, 25 colonels, 14 lieutenant colonels, 21 majors, 125captains, 273 staff and other commissioned officers, and 24 privatesoldiers.

The school and all the production capability in Tuscaloosa were destroyed to include blacksmith shops, cloth factories, niter plants,and a cannon barrel and ball plant. The presentation covered Gen Wilson’s continued raid into Columbus GA days after thesurrender at Appomattox.His briefing was well received. Many questions and answers followed.

REFRESHMENTS were provided by Phil Tate.

BENEDICTION. Commander Kicklighter provided the closing prayer.

ADJOURNMENT. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

NEXT MEETING. Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 6:30 p.m., same location. Compatriot Kevin Monroe will bring refreshments.

Respectfully submitted,

Gale F. RedAdjutant

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News of this reached the North, and the White House was considerably irate about it, prompting aresponse from the Vatican that the pope’s letter did not amount to an “official” recognition in the “formalsense.” The pope’s letter to Jefferson Davis was accompanied by an autographed picture of the pope.

There are many possible reasons why this pontiff would be sympathetic to the CSA and her president,but the most likely one was that Pope Pius IX recognized in the traditional Christian culture of the South, amindset opposed to the advance of liberal Modernism. You see it was Pius IX who composed the famous“Syllabus of Errors,” which condemned the Modernist philosophies of liberalism, humanism, secularism, andMarxism. It is speculated that Pius IX saw in the Confederacy a political movement steeped in EuropeanChristian tradition, and therefore a potential ally against liberal modernism on the North American continent.Alas, the Confederacy was ultimately defeated, and President Davis was captured. As the ‘Deconstruction’ ofthe South commenced, and Davis awaited his trial, it is understandable why the pope would be sympathetic.

Pope Pius IX was a revered figure in the post war South. General Robert E. Lee kept a portrait of himin his house, and referred to him as the South’s only true friend during her time of need. Both Davis and Leewere Episcopalians, as were many Southerners before the War, a denomination which had many things incommon with Catholicism before the 20th century influence of Modernism of course. Davis was frequentlyvisited by Southern Catholic nuns during his imprisonment, who delivered messages for him and prayed for hisrelease. He eventually was released, having never stood trial, on the grounds that he committed no real crime.It is believed the majority of justices on the U. S. Supreme Court at that time acknowledged the right ofsecession.

Southern Americans of today should take comfort knowing that the old Confederacy did have aEuropean friend, and it just happened to be one of the most respected men in the world – not only a head ofstate, but also the leader of the world’s largest Christian religion. The day will come when Pope Pius IX will becanonized as a Saint. He has already been beatified, which puts him well on his way. When that day comes,Southerners will have a special bragging right, not enjoyed by many nations even today. They will not only beable to boast of his sympathies during and after the great War, but they will also have in their collectivepossession a relic of the man – a handwritten letter and autographed photograph.

An 1863 letter from Jefferson Davis, president of the secessionist Confederate States, to Pope Pius IXis preserved in the Vatican Secret Archives. Historians said Davis’ letter, filled with references to theCivil War, was a ploy to convince the pope to recognize the independence of the Confederacy andestablish diplomatic relations. (Courtesy of Vatican Secret Archives via CNS)

One of the most overlooked facts of the American CivilWar Era is the sympathy the South gained fromEurope’s most influential monarch – the pope of Rome.

Pope Pius IX never actually signed any kind ofalliance or ‘statement of support’ with the ConfederateStates of America, but to those who understand thenuance of papal protocol, what he did do was quiteastonishing. He acknowledged President JeffersonDavis as the “Honorable President of the ConfederateStates of America.”From this we can glean three things about Pope PiusIX:

a. He called Jefferson Davis by the customary title“Honorable.”

b. He acknowledged him as president of a nation.c. In doing so, he (at least on a personal level)

recognized the Confederate States of America as asovereign entity, apart from the United States ofAmerica.

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e4SQUAD EAST MEETING MINUTES ~ JANUARY 19, 2015 MusterSquad East conducted their monthly meeting at 6: 30 p.m. on January 19, 2015 at Anthony’s Wild West Restaurant in downtownFlora IL.

CALL TO HONOR was conducted by Sgt Robert Marley.

INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Sam Booth.

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS was led by Sgt Marley. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. flagand saluted the Confederate flag, which were properly displayed at the meeting.

ROLL CALL (10) was taken with the following members/guests present: David Ash, Pat Booth, Sam Booth, Vernon DeSelms,Walter Hall, Robert Marley, David McAuley, Gale Red, Larry Weber, and John Winterfeld (guest).

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY. John Winterfeld was sworn into the Knights of the Golden Circle. We have been blessed withJohn’s presence as a guest at many Squad East’s meetings, and now we are excited he decided to become a member.

Swearing-In Ceremony for Our New Member(L-R) Adjutant Gale Red, (New Member) Knight John Winterfeld, and Sgt Robert Marley.

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SQUAD EAST MEETING MINUTES ~ JANUARY 19, 2015 Muster (continued)

PROCEDURAL BUSINESSNO OFFICIAL MEETING WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 15, 2014. Squad East held their annual Christmas event -- no meetingminutes to review.

OLD BUSINESS.- CAMP DIXON ANNUAL SPRING BALL (Gale Red). Petitioned those present to attend the Ball which is to take place March 28

in Belleville IL.- UPCOMING PLANNED PROGRAMS (Vernon DeSelms). Reported future plans.

NEW BUSINESS.- FUTURE PRESENTATIONS (Gale Red). Suggested members consider delivering a program on their own ancestors. This

would add another level of connection of our group with the events that occurred more than 150 years ago.

FORMAL PRESENTATION was on “The Flight of Jefferson Davis” in the final days of the Civil War by Gale Red.

The presentation was about the flight of ConfederatePresident Jefferson Davis from Richmond as theConfederate capitol fell to the Union Army. Davis wasaccompanied by his family, the Confederate Cabinet andsome of their family members, over three brigades ofConfederate Cavalry. They took with them much of thedocuments of the Confederate Government and theConfederate treasury. What they couldn’t take wasburned. They left Richmond late in the night of April 2nd

1865 by two trains and went to Danville, Virginia wherethey stayed for almost a week before continuing on toGreensboro and Charlotte NC before proceeding on toGreenwood and Abbeville, SC, and onto to WashingtonGA where on May 5th the Confederate Government wasformally dissolved. Davis and a much smaller bandcontinued on South toward Florida hoping to escapeeventually to Texas to try to meet up with Gen. E. KirbySmith to continue the fight.

After five weeks on the road, President Davis, his family, several Cabinet members, and the men of the escort were captured bytroopers of the 4th Michigan Cavalry. President Davis and his family were taken to Fort Monroe VA where Davis would spend thenext two years in prison before finally being freed without ever having been tried for anything. The briefing ended with a recap ofthe men who served as the final escort for President Davis on his attempt to escape. All of them were also captured and spentsome time in jail also before being freed. This adventure was part of the story of the final days of the Confederacy.

BENEDICTION. Chaplain Sam Booth provided the closing prayer.

ADJOURNMENT. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

NEXT MEETING. Monday, February 16, 2015, 6:30 p.m., same location. PRESENTATION: “The Most Senior ConfederateOfficer, General Samuel Cooper” by Gale Red.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert N. MarleySquad Sergeant

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(January 21, 2015, Cranston RI) Compatriot Jacob “Talley” Bailey (left) was the program speaker at

the Rhode Island Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting where 35 people attended. Posing with him

is Mark Dunkelman, the President of the Roundtable. Talley’s evening topic was one dear to his

heart--his book, Shadow Soldiers of the Confederacy: The Story of the Coleman Scouts: Behind the

Line Heroes of the Confederate States of America in Middle Tennessee 1862-1865.

(January 23, 2015) Commander Johnny Kicklighter

and Adjutant Gale Red enjoyed delivering an

outstanding living history presentation on what the

War Between the States was all about to the fourth-

grade students of the Smithton Consolidated School.

Their presentation also discussed who was on each

side and where the war was fought. Johnny and Gale

also briefly talked about the Confederate Submarine,

the CSS Hunley, and how the Confederate Navy took

the fight around the world.

The children were very attentive and seemed to enjoy

the program. A takeaway from a 10-year-old

Matthew Kicklighter, the Commander’s grandson and

one of the fourth-graders, raved about the event and

said “it was fun and they talked about girls and guns.”

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A SURVIVAL KIT FOR EVERYDAY LIFETOOTHPICK . . . . . . . to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.RUBBERBAND . . . . . to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want,

but it can be worked out.BAND-AID . . . . . . . . to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else’s.ERASER . . . . . . . . . to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That’s OK, we learn by our errors.CANDY KISS. . . . . . . to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day.MINT . . . . . . . . . . . to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family.BUBBLE GUM . . . . . to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.PENCIL . . . . . . . . . . to remind you to list your blessings every day.TEA BAG . . . . . . . . . to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of blessings.

This is what makes life worth living, every minute, every day.Cherish and don’t take for granted your gift of life from God.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

february2 Groundhog Day10 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING14 Valentine’s Day16 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA

(President’s Day)18 Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins)

MARCH8 Daylight Savings Time Begins10 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING16 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA17 St. Patrick’s Day20 First Day of Spring

28 CAMP DIXON ANNUAL SPRING BALL(Bellecourt Manor)

29 Palm Sunday

APRIL1 April Fool’s Day3 Good Friday5 Easter Sunday14 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING20 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA

MAY10 Mother’s Day12 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING16 ALTON MEMORIAL18 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA25 Memorial Day Observed

February

3 Compatriot Carson Leonardfrom Ingraham IL

5 Compatriot Chris Bribiescafrom Centerton AR

14 Compatriot Phil Tate

14 Compatriot James Johnsonfrom Hopkinton MA

20 Compatriot Jim Lumma

20 Knight Ralph Oelschlager

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KNIGHT

BRIAN GARNER, 49, of Vandalia IL, passed away at9:34 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Fayette CountyHospital in Vandalia. A Memorial Mass was celebratedon January 9, 2015 at Mother of Dolors Catholic Churchin Vandalia. Revs. Joseph Havrilka and Barry Harmonofficiated. Brian had been cremated.

Brian was born March 26, 1965 in Salem, the son ofMarvin and Virginia “Ginny” (nee Lee) Garner. He waspreceded in death by his father, Marvin Garner, and issurvived by his mother, Ginny Garner; paternalgrandmother, Faye Garner of Metropolis; uncles, aunts,and various extended family members.

Brian was a respiratory therapist at Utlaut Memorial Hospital in Greenville, St. Elizabeth's Hospital inBelleville, and a former employee of Salem Wal-Mart. He was a member of Mother of Dolors CatholicChurch, Knights of Columbus Council 4630 in Vandalia, Civil War Reenactment Groups (81st IL, 15th AR,and 22nd NC) and Fayette County and Marion County Genealogical Societies.

Brian will be remembered as a special gentleman who was a friend to everyone he met, kind andgenerous to a fault, good-humored, very intelligent and well read, plus a loyal supporter of Confederateand Union events. He was a former Chairman of the Lincoln Liberty Ball held in Vandalia everyFebruary where attendees bonded instant friendships. Our deepest sympathy to his mother and family.Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Salem at a later date. In a couple months, when weatherpermits, Ginny requests a special memorial be held by his affiliations and Camp Dixon.COMMANDER EMERITUS MARK MORGAN fell on the ice in early January, hit his head, and suffereda concussion but is doing well.MRS. KELLI MORGAN, Mark Morgan’s wife, fell on the ice on January 12 and broke a lumbar in herback. She received an inconclusive MRI on January 26—no answer why she’s still in pain. Please pray tothe Lord for a special healing touch.LADY BETTY LAWRENCE’S MOTHER had pneumonia and was in the hospital the week of January 5.She is getting better but was kept for therapy since it weakened her strength. She was released January15, and family members are taking turns to care for her. Please pray for her.WELCOME TWO NEW CAMP DIXON MEMBERS – COMPATRIOT GEORGE LOPER ANDCOMPATRIOT JOE LOPER. George Loper from Charlottesville VA and his brother, Joe Loper, from San

Antonio TX. Both are brothers of Compatriot John Loper in Seabrook TX. A warm welcome to you, George andJoe.WELCOME NEW SQUAD EAST MEMBER – KNIGHT JOHN WINTERFELD. John was sworn in atFlora IL as a Knight of the Golden Circle on January 19, 2015. A warm welcome to you, John.WELCOME ANOTHER NEW CAMP DIXON MEMBER – COMPATRIOT CHUCK GINGER. Charles

“Chuck” Edwin Ginger, Jr. from West Newbury MA. Ancestor is Great-Great Grandfather James MontgomerySlatton who was a Private in Co. “H” of the 30th Regiment of Arkansas Infantry. Warmest welcome to you, Chuck.LADY CASSANDRA LOUISE CLEMENTS ANDERSON BROOMFIELD has been diagnosed “disabled”indefinitely which has left her unable to drive. On a brighter note, she’s been able to research hergenealogy and discovered President Zachary Taylor is her third cousin 7X removed, and his daughter,Sarah Knox Taylor, was Jefferson Davis’ first wife before he became the President of the CSA.LADY ANITA JANE McKEE’S BROTHER, TERRY, passed away January 25, 2015. She and herhusband, John, traveled to his funeral in Oklahoma. Please keep them in your prayers.COMPATRIOT PAT BOOTH from Squad East underwent successful surgery at the Mayo Clinic onJanuary 29, 2015 and is expecting to go home on January 31. Pat, best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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6:00 P.M. Doors Open6:30 P.M. Delicious Buffet Dinner

* Outstanding Period Music by The Chris Talley Trio* Photographer* Silent Auction* 50/50 Drawing

SUGGESTED ATTIRE: Period Uniform/BallgownCOST (per person): $35.00 (check payable to Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962)POC: Commander Emeritus Mark Morgan, 1225 Dunloe Road, Manchester MO 63021

Cell 314-607-1507 Email: rangermk@charter.netReservation/Payment Due: March 10, 2015

(NOTE: No extensions or refunds after this date)Please tear at dotted line and return Reservation Form with payment

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Reservation Form for Camp Dixon’s Annual Spring Ball, March 28, 2015Make check payable to: Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962

Due: March 10, 2015 (no extensions or refunds after this date)

Name (please print): ______________________________________________________________________

Name (please print): ______________________________________________________________________

Address (please print): ____________________________________________________________________

Cell/Phone Number: _______________________________Number Attending: _______ @ $35.00/person. Payment for $____________ enclosed.

Please mail reservation form/payment to: Commander Emeritus Mark Morgan

1225 Dunloe Road

Manchester MO 63021

The Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962(Sons of Confederate Veterans)

cordially invites you to attend their 13th Annual Spring Ball,where you will enjoy an unforgettable night of

fun, food, family, friends, period music, and dancing.

CAMP DIXON’SANNUAL SPRING BALL

onSaturday, March 28, 2015

at theBellecourt Manor

225 East “A” StreetBelleville IL