Order of Eastern Star certificate received by Mary Sims

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This document certifies that Sister Mary Sims, Associate Matron of Electa Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star (P.H.A) Maryland Jurisdiction has attended the School of Instruction for the year 1973 and "qualifies her as candidate for the office of Worthy Matron of the above named Chapter". The certificate has a decorative orange border with a gold seal and multi-colored ribbon attached to the bottom left corner. The certificate is signed by the following people: Alice H. Catlin, Grand Lecturer; Julia M. Commodore, Grand Associate Lecturer; Dora H. Parker, Grand District Deputy; Mattie M. Henderson, Associate Grand Deputy; Margaret L. Dyer, Grand Worthy Matron; Samuel S. Henry, Grand Worthy Patron.

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