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50 SAR MAGAZINE birthday by attending the Texas Centennial in Dallas for their honeymoon over the long Labor Day weekend. John was transferred to Tulsa with a new job at National Tank Company. He was a founding member of the Friendly Class in January 1937 at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, where he has been a member ever since. John also was involved with the Boy Scouts as a Scoutmaster with Troop 20. John and Ruth had one child, John Phillip Haws, born Aug. 4, 1941. Later that year while the Hawses were preparing to move into their new home, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. John was drafted into World War II. He initially was selected by the U.S. Army but also was on the Navy's list, so officially, he was drafted by the U.S. Navy. However, John worked for National Tank Company (subsequently CE-NATCO), which provided essential, and in some cases, proprietary equipment to the oil production that was so critical to the troops. As a result, his job was declared "essential to the war effort," and his draft enlistment was deferred. John worked at CE-NATCO until he retired in 1981. He saw a lot of changes while helping the petroleum industry, which ultimately supported not only the troops but our country and Oklahoma. In 1989, when John and Ruth's grandson, Bryan Haws, earned his Eagle Scout Award, John discovered an Oklahoma Society SAR Eagle Scout scholarship program application in the award documents. The Hawses weren't even sure what the SAR was, but John contacted the individual named on the invitation. The rest, as they say, is history. John's application to the Sons of the American Revolution was accepted, and he became quickly involved in the Tulsa Chapter's activities before becoming chapter president in 1993. John's son Phillip, grandson Bryan and nephew Norman are SAR Tulsa Chapter members. John's love of genealogy has helped many people get accepted into various lineage organizations. He feels one of the SAR's most important missions is the recovery and preservation of history. John still is excited to attend the monthly SAR Tulsa Chapter meetings and participate in the color guard. He is perhaps the oldest active color guardsman in the SAR. He recently rang the Statehood Bell at the University of Tulsa during the July 4th Let Freedom Ring Ceremony. For his 100th birthday on Sept. 10, he plans to have breakfast with his son and then go to the license bureau to renew his driver's license. SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY The 125th anniversary and annual state meeting of the South Carolina Society took place Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, at the Embassy Suites Greystone in Columbia. Events began Friday evening, with a presidential reception and banquet. Past State President J. Vic Brandt III spoke on the "Last Battle of the American Revolution." The slate of offcers for 2014-15 was introduced, along with the presidents of each chapter. Saturday morning began with the annual memorial ceremony conducted by Chaplain Lawrence Peebles for 20 compatriots who had passed away since the previous annual meeting. The State Awards and Installation Luncheon started at noon. At this luncheon, the SCSSAR awarded medals, certifcates and cash awards to winners of the Americanism Poster Contest, Rumbaugh Oration Contest, Knight Essay Contest and the State Scholarship. The SCSSAR recognized its outstanding educator. New President Dan Woodruff received the gavel from outgoing President Carroll Crowther during an awards luncheon and offcer installation Saturday. Rev. Randy Moody, Vice President General for the South Atlantic District, inducted the new state offcers for 2014-15, and Woodruff gave his inaugural address, which can be viewed on the South Carolina Society website at www.SCSSAR.org. The Society placed the name of Compatriot Mark C. Anthony into nomination for the post of Vice President General of the South Atlantic District for 2014-15. It was forwarded to the annual meeting of the South Atlantic District May 2-3 in conjunction with the annual state meeting of the Florida Society. Cambridge and Gen. James Williams Chapters The Cambridge and Gen. James Williams chapters hosted their annual Patriot Dinner March 25 at Bermuda's Restaurant at The Links at Stony Point Golf Course in Greenwood. The chapters rotate hosting duties for the event. Charles W. McKinney Sr. presided at this year's dinner, assisted by Cambridge Chapter President Brabham Dukes. Norm Pigeon, regional vice president, coordinated the event. SCSSAR President Carroll L. Crowther was guest speaker. Other State Society offcers attending were Dan Woodruff, vice president; Mark Anthony, secretary; Rev. Lawrence Peebles, chaplain; and Rev. Dr. Ted R. Morton, liaison. State Sen. Danny Verdin attended with his wife, Kim, and his parents, Dr. Bryon and Mrs. Eloise Verdin. Sen. Verdin, a descendant of Gen. Andrew Pickens, was recognized for his support of SCSAR activities in the area encompassing the old Ninety Six District. Crowther gave an informative talk on the Cloud's Creek Massacre, including the events promulgating the South Carolina offcers inducted at the annual meeting were (front row, from left): Doug Doster, Midlands vice president; Mark Anthony, secretary; Daniel Woodruff, president; Gregory Greenawalt, senior vice president; Redding I. "Rick" Corbett III, vice president for Chapter Formation & Development; Donny Carson, historian. Back row, from left: Fredericke Oakes, Pee Dee vice president; Robert Krause, Upstate vice president; James Robinson, Low Country vice president; Carroll Crowther, registrar; Lawrence Peebles, chaplain; Wayne Cousar, vice president for Chapter Renewal & Revitalization; and Norm Pigeon, Piedmont vice president. Bob Krause, right, president of the Col. Robert Anderson Chapter, received Chapter of the Year Award from Rev. Randy Moody, left, and South Atlantic District Vice President General and President Carroll Crowther. [Photo by Thomas C. Hanson]