George H. Maines of Flint. MI
Founder of the Blue Stars of America, member of pioneer family of Flint, MI, builder, newspaper man and past president of Michigan-Ontario Baseball League.
Capt. Maines, Flint's Friend of Greats Dies
Capt. George H Maines, 83 a former Flint newspaperman who became a confidant of leading politicians and entertainers, died Sunday in Veterans Hospital in Miami, Fl. He had been ill for some time.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery but arrangements are incomplete. Survivors include a brother Harry, in Denver; a son Charles Durant, Washington, D.C. and a grandson.
The Jimmy Durante show at Flint's Whiting Auditorium in 1968 was put on largely as a tribute to Capt. Maines a friend of Durante for years. His friends included baseball player Ty Cobb, presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower, Huey Long, Al Jolson and countless others.
He was a member of a pioneer Flint family, his father Charles T. having built many of the house in Flint. He was one of the founders of the American legion, founder of Blue Star Mothers of American, once president of the Michigan-Ontario Baseball League and reputed originator of the All-Star baseball game.
Flint Journal 10/26/1970
History of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
On January 22,1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were an working part of homeland security during times our time of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
Founder of the Blue Stars of America, member of pioneer family of Flint, MI, builder, newspaper man and past president of Michigan-Ontario Baseball League.
Capt. Maines, Flint's Friend of Greats Dies
Capt. George H Maines, 83 a former Flint newspaperman who became a confidant of leading politicians and entertainers, died Sunday in Veterans Hospital in Miami, Fl. He had been ill for some time.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery but arrangements are incomplete. Survivors include a brother Harry, in Denver; a son Charles Durant, Washington, D.C. and a grandson.
The Jimmy Durante show at Flint's Whiting Auditorium in 1968 was put on largely as a tribute to Capt. Maines a friend of Durante for years. His friends included baseball player Ty Cobb, presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower, Huey Long, Al Jolson and countless others.
He was a member of a pioneer Flint family, his father Charles T. having built many of the house in Flint. He was one of the founders of the American legion, founder of Blue Star Mothers of American, once president of the Michigan-Ontario Baseball League and reputed originator of the All-Star baseball game.
Flint Journal 10/26/1970
History of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
On January 22,1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were an working part of homeland security during times our time of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
George H. Maines of Flint. MI
Founder of the Blue Stars of America, member of pioneer family of Flint, MI, builder, newspaper man and past president of Michigan-Ontario Baseball League.
Capt. Maines, Flint's Friend of Greats Dies
Capt. George H Maines, 83 a former Flint newspaperman who became a confidant of leading politicians and entertainers, died Sunday in Veterans Hospital in Miami, Fl. He had been ill for some time.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery but arrangements are incomplete. Survivors include a brother Harry, in Denver; a son Charles Durant, Washington, D.C. and a grandson.
The Jimmy Durante show at Flint's Whiting Auditorium in 1968 was put on largely as a tribute to Capt. Maines a friend of Durante for years. His friends included baseball player Ty Cobb, presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower, Huey Long, Al Jolson and countless others.
He was a member of a pioneer Flint family, his father Charles T. having built many of the house in Flint. He was one of the founders of the American legion, founder of Blue Star Mothers of American, once president of the Michigan-Ontario Baseball League and reputed originator of the All-Star baseball game.
Flint Journal 10/26/1970
History of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
On January 22,1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were an working part of homeland security during times our time of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
Founder of the Blue Stars of America, member of pioneer family of Flint, MI, builder, newspaper man and past president of Michigan-Ontario Baseball League.
Capt. Maines, Flint's Friend of Greats Dies
Capt. George H Maines, 83 a former Flint newspaperman who became a confidant of leading politicians and entertainers, died Sunday in Veterans Hospital in Miami, Fl. He had been ill for some time.
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery but arrangements are incomplete. Survivors include a brother Harry, in Denver; a son Charles Durant, Washington, D.C. and a grandson.
The Jimmy Durante show at Flint's Whiting Auditorium in 1968 was put on largely as a tribute to Capt. Maines a friend of Durante for years. His friends included baseball player Ty Cobb, presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower, Huey Long, Al Jolson and countless others.
He was a member of a pioneer Flint family, his father Charles T. having built many of the house in Flint. He was one of the founders of the American legion, founder of Blue Star Mothers of American, once president of the Michigan-Ontario Baseball League and reputed originator of the All-Star baseball game.
Flint Journal 10/26/1970
History of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
On January 22,1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were an working part of homeland security during times our time of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
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