ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR -UNITY GRAND CHAPTER

The Order of the Eastern Star has, for many years, attempted to instill in its members the beauty, dignity, and happiness which can be obtained if you live by the principles it teaches. The Freemason, knowing the value of a woman's support, encouragement and comfort, felt that the Order of the Eastern Star or Adoptive Rite, while not the same as Masonry but with much the same principles and philosophy would greatly enhance his position as well as the position of the women he so dearly loved. 

Thus, has been handed down, through the years, this wonderful organization, which today is considered one of the greatest in the world. So, as the Eastern Star guided the three wise men to the place where the infant Jesus lay, the beautiful Order of the Eastern Star today guides thousands of wise women to a life of happy companionship and useful existence. 

We take this opportunity to be in sisterhood and service with like-minded women, and our gifts to serve those in the State of Wisconsin who are in need. 

January 1951, a roll call of the following chapters: Princess Ellah #22, Rebecca Chapter #123, Badger Chapter #133, Friendship Chapter #55, and Electa U.D., with the voting officers to discuss the organization of a Grand Chapter O.E.S. for the state of Wisconsin. A proper motion, voting, and appointment of officers were conducted, and a resolution was set in place to inform of the intent to form the Grand Chapter. May 26, 1951- Princess Ellah #22, the oldest of the chapters in Wisconsin, opened in the usual form of the order with Grand Worthy Matron Sister Mamie Williams and Brother Aaron Cochran at her left. Grand Worthy Matron Sister Mamie Williams formally accepted the Charters from the Worthy Matrons of the seven Wisconsin Chapters on behalf of Eureka Grand Chapter, pledged her continous support of and cooperation with Unity Grand Chapter on the verge of formation. The Nominating Committee, the installation of officers, and Fraternal greetings were performed, and tributes were given by the first Grand Worthy Matron of Unity Grand Chapter of the State of Wisconsin, Sister Ida Mae Curry. The announcement of the Annual Grand meeting for the year 1952 to be held in Milwaukee, WI.