From the Tavistock Gazette - 1948-08-04

Memorial Plaque to Tavistock's Founder Unveiled by Daughter
Simple Assertion of Faith in God by Mrs. Elizabeth Anken-man Moves Throng; Rev. Walter, D.D., Was Speaker

Tears coursed down the cheeks of hundreds Sunday afternoon when the closest link with the founding of Tavistock, a grand, little old lady, Mrs. Elizabeth Ankenman, asserted to a stilled throng in simple words that touched deeply, her firm belief in God and His Word. Mrs. Ankenman had just pulled a cord which released a flag placed over a new plaque on the cairn erected to the memory of Tavistock's founder, Captain Henry Eckstein, her father, when she was asked to speak over the public address system by Reeve Robert Rudy, who had introduced her.
In a voice that was quiet, yet still commanded attention, Mrs. Ankenman stated simply and sincerely, "I thank God that I have been spared to take part in this ceremony in honor of my father. I thank you for inviting me to unveil this new plaque in his memory. God has kept His hand and eye on me over all the years, and I know He will watch over you if you follow His commands."

Walked to Cairn
Mrs. Ankenman, who is now eighty-nine years of age, had declined to come to the ceremony in a car, and walked from her home to the centre of town with members of her family. She was unperturbed by the attention focused upon her, and with calm dignity and poise accepted the homage of the gathering.
Rev. W. F. Krotz was in charge for the brief service at the Cairn, which opened with a selection by the Tavistock Band, directed by E. C. Seltzer.
The prayer of dedication was said by Rev. Mr. Krotz, and in introducing Mrs. Ankenman, Reeve Rudy paid tribute to her Christian life and her daily reading of her Bible.
The dedication address was delivered by Rev. Walter Veit, D.D., of Easton, Pa., son of the late Rev. Frederick Veit, who was pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church for 45 years. He chose as his theme the word, "Cornerstone" which he said was the translation of the name, "Eckstein". Dr. Veit asked, "What makes a community," and in answer said it is not its natural resources, its industrial establishments, its schools or churches or government, but the character of its people through their ideals, hopes and aspirations founded of the cornerstone of life laid by their fathers.
He recalled familiar names, and said further that he was impressed by the comment of Reeve Rudy that this is a Christian Community, and added, "You were left a heritage and a challenge by your fathers, and you have fulfilled that challenge and are the kind of people we need, fine Christians." In closing Dr. Veit stressed, "There is only one thing to really make our lives and that is to be with God." The service concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the community service was held in the Park.