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Signal Hill NSDAR honors centenarian

On June 10, a birthday party was held in Quincy for Ruth Doellman Teijido, who turned 100 years old. Teijido, who resides at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy, was recognized by Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, of Barrington with a special Women in American History Award for her service during World War II as an army nurse.

Teijido is the aunt of Patty Archibald, one of the Signal Hill Daughters, and along with the Dorothy Quincy Chapter, NSDAR, of Quincy, she was surprised with the award, which honors her lifelong service to family and community, especially in her role as an army nurse during the war.

Teijido was showered with more than 100 birthday cards signed by various DAR Daughters from across the state. Her family and friends and nursing home staff celebrated with a luncheon and cake afterward.

Signal Hill raises funds throughout the year and distributes to 501(c)(3) organizations, whose missions support DAR's mission of education, historic preservation, patriotism, conservation, and Native American issues.

The chapter was founded in 1972 and is dedicated to preserving history, promoting patriotism, conservation and historic awareness in our community, and securing America's future through better education for children.

Membership is established through approval of documentation of direct lineage from an American Revolutionary War Patriot.

For information, contact Jacqueline Marcus at J9Marcus@aol.com.

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