Saint Peter and Paul Society, Kensington
Information Supplied by Alex Ambrose of F.L.P., 1936-1941
The Saint Peter and Paul Society was organized on April 7, 1906. It is a Catholic men's benevolent society.
Extracts from the Constitution:
1. In this society are accepted men of good manners, of the Roman-Catholic faith, and who fulfill the Roman-Catholic church duties.
2. Every member must perform the Easter confession and the holy sacrament. If any one should not perform the Easter confession by going against his own faith, he will be expelled from the society.
3. Every member sho reads and spreads infidel literature which condemns the Roman-Catholic faith, or who in any way works to lower the religion and the priests without any discussion must be expelled from the society.
2Members are accepted in the society from 16 to 45 years of age. This society arranges banquets, picnics and other amusements, also join in every charitable activity.
The membership dues are 25 cents per month. The sick benefit is $5 per week. The death benefit is $50 from the society's budget and each member pays one dollar to the death benefactor. At the death of a member, the society gives caravan and automobile to the coffin carriers.
It has 54 members. Assets $1,500 in cash, and $1,500 second mortgage.
President, A. Draugelis, 34 W. 104th St.
Secretary, K. Rubinas, 10506 Wabash Avenue.