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1938, by Edwin Hoffman. Arthur F. Borre, who had acted as secretary for six years, also
declined to continue and Philip Hillinger was elected to succeed him.
For the period 1939-57, President Edwin Hoffman guided the destinies of Section 21, and in
co-operation with the officers and members, steady progress was made in maintaining their
identity as a Section.
Section 21 has been very progressive in its own amiable ways. Its charities not only reach
its own members, but reach all the Luxembourg people, as well as the members of their
churches and the citizens of the Village of Wilmette. Every year they sponsored various festivals,
such as dances, Easter and Thanksgiving parties, and picnics; and perhaps most of all, its
Installation parties.
On the Loutsch Farm, December 22,1943.
Left to Right: Joe Rengel, Nick Loutsch, Nick Kalmes, Clara Loutsch, Bob Steffens, Mike Loutsch,
Henry Loutsch, Tony Enge/s and Jack Hendrickson.
Mr. Mathias Hoffman was most active in the affairs of the Section. He served from 1937-43 as
Grand Vice-President and was Section 21 's Grand Representative from 1907 to 1957.
In 1938, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg celebrated its Centennial as an independent
nation. Despite the war clouds, Luxembourg had its own glorious celebration. However, in
1939, Prince Felix and Crown Prince John, who were in New York at the time and were preparing
to come to Chicago for a Grand Banquet and Reception, were recalled to Luxembourg
the day before the Chicago celebration, which was cancelled.
In 1941, after the Luxembourg Royal family and the Luxembourg Government had established
themselves in Montreal, Canada, a desire was expressed by them to pay an official visit to
Chicago. After great preparation, in which Section 21 and its President, Edwin Hoffman took
a most active part, the arrangements were completed and the grand Reception was held on
February 15th and 16th. The Luxembourg people out did themselves in this grand reception.
Again, Section 21 of the Brotherhood was not found wanting and lent a helping hand in every
respect. The Royal Party went to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston for a visit. The procession
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