THE ANCHOR========== March

1944.

CONTENTS

Vol. XIX No. 3

J>age

I Am a Wave . ... . ... . .. . . ..... . .. . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Like Prairie Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Collegiate Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S

Alumnre Chapters 12

Personals .. . ... ... . .. ... ..... . 16

Directory . . . . .. . .. . .... . . . .. .... .. . . .. ....... . 17

Entered as second cl ass matter November 25, 1937, at the post office at Menasha , \\ ' isconsin , under the Act of August 24, 1912. THE ANCHOR of Alpha Sigma Tau is published during the months of October, December, March, and June. Subscription price $2.00 per yea r. Publication office, George Banta Publishing Co .• 450-454 Ahnaip St., Menasha, Wis. Editoria l office : Mrs. Justin G. Doyle, 314 Walnut St., Peekskill, N.Y.

Top row: Deltas, left to right- Mary Jeanne Will iamson, Frannie Miller. Palma Hite; Irene But­k ow3ki, Beta's pre iclent; three Delta officers, left to right- Clara B er , Jeanne Boardman. Frannie Mi ller. Second row : Pat Garret, Rho; Wanda Shelton , graduating pre ident of micron; Kathryn Phi ll ips, Rho . Third row: orne Zrta on campu , left to rigllt ( back )-Jean Drye, lnri:\n M Phce, Gladys ass, Ruth Rolin , Emily Sm:ut , ( front )-Maxine Hoffman, Ida f eD \\'CII. l. oui,oe Wagner. !Jottorn row : Pi at lh ir hristmas part ; more Pi at the p:uty .

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I Am a Wave

WHE the Navy granted women the privilege, a year and a half ago, of actually replacing a man on shore so he can be released for sea duty, it was an honor eagerly sought by hundreds of women

who saw in it the answer to their question, "What can I do to help?" Although it was to be nearly a year before I even saw a WAVE out­

side newsreels and magazines, my admiration and enthusiasm were fired and now, after six months a commissioned officer, both have increased. Since I lived in Puerto Rico, and the aval District with its headquarters there had no quota for the Women's Reserve, my application, tests, and all preliminaries had to be carried on through a second headquar­ters which delayed the action somewhat. How­ever, I was finally on a Pan-American plane flying up to Miami to be sworn in to the U. S. Naval Reserve, then bound for Northampton fo r officers' training.

The Naval Reserve Midshipmen 's School at Northampton, Massachusetts occupies part of the Smith College buildings and campus, and the Northampton Hotel with its Tavern MAXINE Mmus AuLD famous for excellent New England cooking which now provides marvellous food for the entire station.

For two months we marched in company and platoon formation to classes, to mess, to the dispensary, to lectures, to drill, to uniform fittings, to the gymnasium, rain or shine. We learned to fold blankets the Navy way, to check tops of transoms for dust, to turn square corners in making up our bunks, besides our five hours of classes and two hours of drill or gym a day- and loved it! The day on which we received our commissions, wearing our snappy white uniforms, was a day on which each of us could feel a sense of great satisfaction that we had managed to measure up to the high standards set by the Navy for us. Receiving orders was a thrill , and to my surprise I found myself simultaneously detached and attached to the Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School here, assigned as a member of the Instruction Staff.

A new class goes out of here every month, and underneath the blue serge and brass buttons we feel a sense of loss like any school faculty on graduation, yet very proud of having turned out four hundred more

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qualified officers who will put that many men behind guns in the Fleet. I've had no way of knowing- but I hope some of them have been AST's.

At the present time there are as many WAVE officers as there were regular avy officers in 1939- hard to believe, yet true, and doing their jobs- because the Navy is asking for more.

My own work at the Midshipmen's School is teaching a course known as Naval Personnel. It tells the women coming in from civilian life how to recognize the different ranks and ratings in the U. S. Navy; how to know other military services, both men 's and women's ; military etiquette and military authority. In fact, military etiquette looms so largely on the list of rocks and shoals visible to the new recruit, that instructors in our course are referred to as the Emily Posts of the station, and for snappy­salutes and military precision in naval procedures, the WAVES can hold their own.

Jobs that some of my friends and fo rmer students are doing sound almost unbelievable: encoding and decoding; giving clearances to aircraft for landings and takeoffs ; operating synthetic training devices for pilots; acting as members of military courts; almost any kind of non-combat job in continental United States. Regardless of the diversity of jobs, though, we all have one feel ing in common, pride in being allowed to live under

avy Regulations and military discipline, and to release our Navy men from shore jobs for combat duty afloat.

MAXINE MIRUS AULD, Pi '3 1 Ensign, U.S .N. R .

Like Prairie Fire Grim word rings out by jangling bell Along the party line to tell Sharp ears pressed there to hear the news Of illness, joy, or neighbor's views:

"Harsh tyranny has set a fire That crackles, flaming higher, higher, To dominate the world entire With aerid , fiercely burning ire !"

Forgetting calm, electrified , (In time of need all unified ) We shout , "Dad , daughter, son, hired man , Come quickly each of us who can ! Bring sack and broom ; plow long and late ; Existence of our home estate Is dangered in the very gate B y creeping isms' seething hate!"

Let Worship 's right , Free Speech and Press Stand stalwart, true ; with Justice bless! Bring sack and broom; plow furrows deep· Democracy, your Freedom keep! '

IRGTNIA n sss EowARo Iota _ )

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS ALPHA CHAPTER

The Alpha Chapter is happy to an­nounce that they have taken two more girls into their midst, Louise Myers and Elma Schonmeier. Both Louise and Elma will be initiated at the beginning of the next semester. But while we welcome these two sisters we must say good-bye to another, Margaret Snow, who leaves us after graduation in February.

We celebrated our annual closed party this year with a trip into Detroit on Sunday, January 23. Our trip included a visit to the Cass Theatre to see " Blossom Time,"' a Broadway musical comedy hit.

On Thursday , January 26 , we gave a dessert at the home of Mrs. Bates to cele­brate the birthdays of Vera Kocis and Margaret Snow and also Margaret's grad­uation. The girls were completely sur­prised.

Besides many other plans for coke dates and parties, the sorority has already started the ball rolling for next semester's rushing. Vera Kocis is the chairman of the informal rushing party and has planned a cabaret party. The idea will be worked out with the scene set in a quaint little inn. While refreshments are being served at little tables entertainment will be provided in the form of a typical floor show. Rose Kellner and Bettilou Roth will be the chief attraction with a few conga numbers. Dorris Denninger helped by Aurabel Hosman and Bettilou Roth, has planned the entertainment. Other committee members include Bar­bara Keller, Alma Dalmer, Rose Kellner, Elma Schoenmeier, Margaret Cullen, Kay Bates, Louise Myers, Marge Robinson, Mary Hemingway, and Nancy Alford.

Other plans for our rushing activities include an open house party, a rushing tea and a final party.

Still one more of our group returned with a ring from the "one and only" Navy man, our last year's president: Aurabel Hosman. The birdie tells us that things start happening in October.

DORRIS DE~NINGER

BET A CHAPTER

In spite of the accelerated pace of liv­ing under a wartime schedule, Beta girls

find time to participate in both the neces­sary war activities and social activities.

Our Marge Anderson has been chosen head of Associated Women Students which handles letter-writing and box-packing bees, surgical dressings, knitting for sol­diers, and a great many other useful du­ties. As a sorority we have been pledged to two hours of surgical dressings each week .

Since we missed the last issue of THE ANCHOR we shall have to make a quick summary of the entire semester. We were really off to a flying start with a Founders' Day Banquet, 1 ovember 4, which was the day before registration .

Christmas was a busy time for us. Rushing was held from December 5 to December 10. Two days later we pledged Mae Jewel "Stevie" Stevens. Our "big" affair was the annual Christmas party held at Miss Martin 's. The girls donned aprons over their slacks, took over the kitchen , and came out with a delicious luncheon. In keeping with the season we caroled all the way back to the dorm, stopping at the homes of "Tau" asso­ciates in town. Mrs. Fred Bush invited us in for hot chocolate and doughnuts. "Taus" also had a hand in the Christmas Ball, a general campus dance. Irene But­kowski, our President, was chairman and Glenna Douglas' orchestra did an excel­lent job of the music.

Ir·ene also had charge of a popularity contest the purpose of which was to raise money for the Victory Loan Fund. "Stevie" Stevens and Glenna Douglas were among the contestants.

Hot dogs, cokes and cookies were served at the date Barn Frolic, January 22 . Dorothy Naumes, Dorothy Sweeney and "Jackie" Barrett danced for us.

We announce the next date on our schedule with much regret. Miss Shirley Hanson, our young and well liked faculty adviser, is leaving us at the end of the month to continue her study in nursing at Columbia University . A farewell dinner will be held in her honor February 9.

ANN GIDILEWICH

DELTA CHAPTER

Delta Chapter has enjoyed many inter­esting meetings and several social af-

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fairs this year at Indiana State Teachers College. In ovember we all had a won­derful time at the home of Mrs. Bee, alumnre representative, playing bridge and five hundred . Gladly stuffed all of us with cokes, pretzels, potato chips, peanuts, popcorn and mints, and instructed some of us in the do's and don 't's of playing a good game of bridge.

Our Christmas party, held at Mrs. Gass­lander's home was quite a success and lots of fun . An exchange of ten-cent gifts which ranged from jumping ropes and whistles to fingerna il polish and type­writing paper added to the evening's en­tertainments. Mrs. "G." was presented with a beautifully lacquered brass platter. We sang Christmas carols around the piano and then played bridge. Mrs. " G." served Russian tea and cup cakes with yellow and green icing, and told each of us to take a pencil off the Christmas tree as we left.

Our informal rush party was held J an­uary 15 at Hotel Indiana. Rushees re­ceived telegrams telling of the arrival of the U.S.S. Tau, and asking them to come aboard for a shipboard party. Upon em­barking, each girl was given a leather identification tag. Dancing took place around a barrel of peanuts in the middle of the flo cr. Mrs. "G" told impressive fortunes and several girls sang appro­.priate sailor songs. Mar Jeanne William­son, one of our Home Ecs, served deli­cious spaghetti and meat balls with cokes and Italian bread. As favors, the fresh­men carried horne goldfish in shining crystal bowls.

On a Thursday evening, Miss Margaret Stitt, Department of English, talked to us about the musical show, "Oklahoma," which she had seen last summer. She ex­plained the history of the show and told us more about the outstanding characters. We sang songs from "Oklahoma."

Bobbie Spanko transferred to Penn State at semesters and although we miss her, we wish her luck . Janie Graham, who pledged last spring, returned to school in J anuary and we are glad to have her back.

Plans for our formal rush party in March are now under way, and we hope to make it a big success and reap the reward of many new pledges during pledge week.

BARBARA Wooos

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ZETA CHAPTER

Here at Lock Haven State Teachers College J anuary 19-14 has rolled around rather fast and we are now starting on a new semester. We studied and studied during test week and then breathed a sigh of relief when our five day semester vacation finally carne!

Two of our girls, Ida McDowell and June Cochrane graduated January 20. Both have accepted positions as teachers in the elementary field, Ida in Fallsington and June in Ralston . We are going to miss them , but both have promised to return for the spring banquet.

Ida finished school with starry eyes. She has just announced her engagement to Aviation Cadet James Brumbaugh, U.S.N.R. "Jim" is well known for he at­tended school here until he was called into active service.

On January 21 we had a tea for our mothers and for the two graduates. June Cochrane poured and we had a lovely time meeting each other's mother.

We have been busy with our social service work, rolling bandages for the Red Cross and now we plan to help at the U.S.O.

Zeta is looking forward to the spring banquet when we shall see all our sisters whom we haven't seen for so long.

GLADYS Goss

THETA CHAPTER

Time certainly flies. Here it is the end of the semester and the Theta house decorations are finally completed. This semester we succeeded in painting every room; acquiring drapes, venetian blinds for the living room, new couch covers, and curtains for the study; and now the house has a complete new appearance.

The twenty new pledges found the members strict about keeping the new furnishings clean, and believe it or not -they really work! The new pledges are: Irene Baranski, Jean Chambers, Jane Conolly, Genevieve Doll, Vera Grischak, Dorothy H arris , Marilyn Koshey, Patricia Lewis, Virainia Lewis, Barbara Miller, Mary Lou Miller, Ensi Oja, Janice Pence, Lillian Schmidt, R o e Marie chrnidt, Helen Stewart, Isabelle tirton, Ann ul­livan , Dorothy Unatin, and Bernice War­dell.

From this group three were cho en a the be t pledges for the sem ter. Thev are : Patricia Lewis, 'lary Lou rille~,

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and Bernice Wardell. The best pledges were honored at a Christmas party. At the party Theta was honored to have representatives from Alpha and Beta Chapters present. Margaret Snow was present from Ypsilanti and Jackie Bar­rett, Irene Rutkowski , Betty MacCallum, and Beverly Preston came from Mt. Pleas­ant.

The pledge elections brought forth Janice Pence "'and Helen Stewart as lead­ers of the pledge group in the offices of president and secretary, respectively. At the present time the pledges are busy studying for their pledge exams and we hope they come through with flying col­ors.

A semester wouldn 't be complete with­out a pajama party. Christmas vacation was the appropriate time for this. We stuffed ourselves with food and played pinochle far into the night. Pinochle is really getting quite popular.

The members were very surprised and pleased when they received a card table and pinochle cards from Mrs. Sarah Per­rine, and cooking pans from Viva Cossey, Theta alumna, as Christmas gifts.

The Theta Chapter has been very for­tunate in having a member of the na­tional council, Mrs. Perrine, not only as a friend but also as our acting adviser for the past semester. She has given her time most generously and has become one of the chapter's dearest companions.

Formal initiation is perhaps the big­gest event of the year. Mrs. Perrine again stepped in and offered her apartment as a place for initiation. Afterwards at the Lee Crest there was a chicken supper awaiting the new members, who were very thrilled at the final culmination of a strenuous pledgeship. The end of a semester always brings sadness for it means sister graduates will be laying aside their active membership . This semester we lose three of our sisters : Caroline Clay­ton , Kay Graham, and Viola Severson.

The pledges are worried about informal initiation, but the actives refuse to give out any information . However, a few hints have leaked out. Vague whisper­ings are floating around about a farm in the country, a scavenger hunt in a ceme­tery; and as a reward a huge morning breakfast.

A sorority sister, Caroline Clayton, was one of the honored selectees to be placed in Who's Who Among Students in Amer­ican Colleges and Universities . The same member was also chosen for Gold Key

Honor Society of which she is vice-presi­dent.

Theta is not without her patriotic mem­bers too. J ean Fraser, who graduated in June of 1943, joined the WACs and is now stationed at Camp Eustice, Virginia. Recently her "sisters" sent her a box of assorted sweets, hankies, and games.

One of the alums, Vickie Sulatycki, was married in November to That Bry­kalski at St. Paul's Cathedral. They spent a week-end in Chicago fo r their honey­moon.

Two pledges are flashing diamond rings around the sorority apartment. J an ice Pence is engaged to sailor Don Aber­nathy who is in North Africa. Mary Lou Miller's sparkler is from Leonard Gau­thier.

I guess that 's about all the gossip from Theta chapter way fo r this time.

GENEVIEVE R EPETA

IOTA CHAPTER

"Buy bonds for the 4th war loan" is the motto of everyone just now. Even though we are giving up on our campus the price of one day's meals each week, no one is complaining. Yes, we want this drive to be as successful as the one Kan­sas State Teachers College sponsored dur­ing November. You will probably remem­ber that each organization on the campus was represented with a girl running for war bond queen. The one with the most votes, each one a dollar, was given the crown. It was a wonderful race, with everyone contributing. The total amount sold was $104,000. It's a lot of money, but I think we can beat it this time.

Melva Lee J ames, Iota president, has recently received word that she is now in Who's Who Among Students in Amer­ican Colleges and Universities. We are very proud of her for attaining this honor. i

Iota Chapter has been holding fn!quent open-houses for the air corps cadets sta­ti(lned on the campus. This is not only a good way to get acquainted, but has also proved to be much fun.

We are proud to say that there has been a recent addition to the chapter house at 1006 Constitution . You see, we now possess a new sign light. It is in the shape of the crest and has the Alpha Sigma Tau greek letters in green neon lights.

" Jungleland' was the theme of the pledges when they presented their formal

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party on December 4. The Student Union Ballroom was decorated with ferns and brown and orange paper streamers. Ani­mals, placed around the room , furnished a background for the center of interest­a huge leopard on a plot of green grass. The Pied Pipers, a local orchestra , fur­nished the music.

Iota is pleased to announce her new patron and patroness, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Zieoenis. On the evening of December 5 active3 and pledges were entertained by the Ziesenis' at their home. The evening was spent singing Christmas carols. Re­freshments were served, carrying out the ye llow and green color scheme . We wish to thank them very much for their hospi­tal ity.

The eagerly awaited Christmas party finally arrived December 19. The gift ex­change, following group singing, was es­pecially lovely.

After the restful Ch ristmas vacation, all of the girls came back with plenty of zip and bang. Even the semester exams didn 't seem as large as they had before. The spi ri t of rushing was prevalent around the house. My, what a vacat ion won't do for one !

Rush week was very short this semester, but we are very pleased with the results. Four new pledges are wearing the pins of Alpha Sigma T au. They are Marianne Morrison, Great Bend; Louise Weiser , Oberlin ; Dorothy Diebolt, Olpe; Doris Brunner, Cedar Point.

Wedding bells rang for Mavis Richard­son, Iota president, on J anuary 22 at McClouth, Kansas, where she and Lt. Lester A. Thompson were married.

Monday night , J anuary 23 was the time when the first semester pledges were initiated into activeship. Those gi rls re­ceiving active pins were Arlene Haslouer, Abeline; Virginia Griffith, Emporia; Gene­vieve Melville, Sylvia; Lois Barber, St. John; Dorothy Price, Seneca; Roberta Whisler. We know they will make fine actives.

KATHRYN GOULD

LAMBDA CHAPTER Lambda Chapter began the fall semester

with very few member , and has remained rather small in size throughout the semes­ter, which is the rea on why its ocial affairs have been relat ively scarce. We are hoping to be able to enlarge our chapter this next term , however ; and , by doing so, we' ll be able to increa e the number of our so ial activit ies.

We began the year by having a dinner at Fisher's, on orth Broad Street . This was attended by our two alumnre repre­sentatives, Mabel Schreiber and Elinore De Cou; the one remaining active from last year, Doris Kaufman ; and the two pledges, Patricia Boyce and Irene Wunder­lick. Althouo-h there weren't many of us we had a lot of fun.

On Saturday, October 16, 1943, we were entertained to luncheon at the Towne H ouse on Walnut Street by the alumnre members, where we had a grand time, and where the pledges were able to become better acquainted with the alums, who have been such a great help to our chapter this year. .

On Monday, October 25, 1943, the two pledges, Irene Wunderlick and Patricia Boyce were initialed into the sorority. The alumnre assisted in the initiation cere­mony. Following the initiat ion, we went to a nearby corner drug store for refre h­ments.

Wednesday evening, October 2 i, we had our rush party, which was a very lively affair, at the home of the president, Doris Kaufman. We were treated to a delicious dinner, which wa followed by several extremely interesting games under the leadership of Irene Wunderlick.

Founders' Day was celebrated by hav­ing a dinner at McCallister's on Spring Garden Street in conjunction with the alumnre.

On Monday, ovember 15, we were invited by Mabel Schreiber to her home in Norwood. Following a delicious din­ner, we had a business meet ing, and Lois Blackburn was pledged.

Monday, December 20, 1943, Irene Wunderlick invited us to her home for dinner for the second time during the semester. We had a grand time both visits, and this last time the dinner was followed by a Christmas party. We re­ceived Pollyanna from each other, after having traded names previously to find who was to get the Pollyanna we bought.

At this time Christmas vacation ar­r ived , and our activities ceased for a couple of weeks.

PATRICIA BOYCE

OMICRON CHAPTER

aturday October 30, was a busy day for Omicron active for it wa then that we received the new that we had H new pledges. Ribbon pledging wn held that afternoon at the Ieth dist hur h.

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Two of our patronesses, Mrs. Smith Brad­ley and Mrs. Horace McNeer, served re­freshments . Our new pledges are: Madeline Ball, Betty Rose Smith, Irene Smith, Frances Brash, Lorena Auer, J enny Thompson, Valaria Marshall, J ane Browning, Doris Dunn , Mary Ann Gay , Polly Mahood , Virginia Butcher, Tommie Gibson, Kathleen Nash .

The annual Founders' Day banquet was held November 5 with Wanda Shelton, president of Omicron, as toastmistress.

The program which consisted of four speeches was under the direction of J anet Koch . Miss Virginia Charlton, alumna, talked on "What it Means To Be A Past President." Miss Mae R . Hunter, adviser, discussed "What It Means To Be A Soror­ity Sponsor." Carrie Terry spoke on "What It Means To Be Secretary," and Peggy Y oak had as her topic "What It Means To Be A New Active." Mrs. Ralph Klingensmith, patroness played several selections on the harp.

The banquet was served at the Metho­dist Church by Miss Rachel Myers' circle of the Woman's Missionary Society.

November 11, prepping season began. Did our "preps" surprise us! They actu­ally asked us for favors they could do for us. They were certainly proud of their little brooms and bow ribbons. We were sorry when it all ended December 11, we had had such fu n.

Sunday, December 12 , the actives and pledges together attended the morning service at the Methodist Church in Ath­ens, West Virginia.

Omicron Chapter, including actives, pledges, patronesses and several alumnre, held its Christmas Party on Wednesday night, December 15. We all took presents to exchange during the evening. The pledges entertained the group. They super­vised a quiz program "Tru th or Conse­quences" of which both actives and pledges were victims. The consequences which consisted of such acts as treks to some professor's home or the Sweet Shoppe, display of talents, and true con­fess ions afforded many laughs. Wanda Shelton , presented our patronesses and Miss Rae R . Hunter, our adviser, with crystal rose bowls in which were yellow rose buds.

About the middle of J anuary we re­ceived a book Think On These Things from Jean Donavan , alumna. We are very proud of it . We a re passing it around so that every active can read it.

I LE 'E LILLY

PI CHAPTER

The memory of the grand t ime we had during the Christmas holidays still lingers in our minds. We were all so full of the Christmas spirit that our party, held at the home of Ruth Hampson , became quite a memorable occasion. It made a very nice climax for the activities of the old year. Many games were played , much food was eaten and loads of fun was had by all. One of the nicest games played was the one in which we had to give a title to some pictures by the use of newspaper cl ippings. After everyone had finished clipping up newspapers searching in vain for some clever title, our sweet little pledges Alta ehring and Avalon Borgwald provided the entertain­ment for the evening. They put on a pantomime of Romeo and Juliet. Later we were each given a little booklet in which we were instructed to place comi­cal pictures and clippings best describing our new bride, Rosemary Wuellner, who became Mrs. Alvin Faber on Christmas Day. We extend the best of wishes to Rosemary and AI for all the happiness in the world.

Later in the evening good old Santa stopped by to distribute gifts to all Alpha Sigs. He was quite generous and clever, too , for he had a personal note written on each gift and some of them were very witty. (We all hope Santa will practice a li ttle before his next visit so that he doesn't lose that nice big pillow that made him so round and plump.) The party came to an end with the serving of food that included a fine, tasty turkey!

With the new year came fina ls and after that we turned our thoughts to our mid-year graduates. We are indeed proud of our sen iors who are graduat ing this term although we are so rry to see them go. The alums will be very lucky to get uch faithful members as Mary Lane Bowe, Ethel Dannemaier, Mar­garet Rose Fulton and Ruth J ones. We have just recently given a dinner in their honor at the Castilla . Good luck gi rls and may you never forget the fun we've had toge ther.

And now we are all looking forward to rush week and the new students. It will be grand working and planning rush parties again .

R UTH TAHL

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RHO CHAPTER

Dr. Mildred McCracken and Miss Irene Scrivener, sponsors of Alpha Sigma Tau, social sorority, entertained the mem­bers and pledges with a Christmas party Tuesday night, December 14.

Bridge was played during the evening, and gifts were exchanged among the members and pledges.

The Navy Mother's Club of Durant entertained with a party for the Navy boys stationed here, Monday night, De­cember 6. The members and pledges of Alpha Sigma Tau were guests.

The pledges entertained the members and sponsors with a bridge party Tues­day evening, January 11 , in the horne of Miss Pat Green, pledge captain.

Decorations were carried out in emerald and gold, the sorority colors. Gold tallies with the Greek letters of Alpha Sigma Tau in green, added to the color scheme.

Following the party, the group at­tended a theatre party.

FRANCES H uN T

SIGMA CHAPTER

A gay celebration was in hand for all the members and pledges of Sigma Chapter at the annual Christmas party . The girls on various committees played Santa Claus by buying gifts for our chapter room. A delightfully lighted Christmas tree formed an ideal background for the evening's en­tertainment.

"Busy as bees" proves a fitting motto for all the girls who are addressing about 630 copies of our school newspaper at frequent intervals for our servicemen and servicewomen here and abroad. This is just a part of our wartime program.

With the war priorities and scarcities of colors and materials, a committee has been scouring around getting ideas for sorority outfits. At our next meeting we hope to reach a decision and soon become smartly dressed in our new sorority attire.

This year our chapter is in charge of the teas for Panhellenic meetings. ational visiting officers of Theta Sigma Upsilon and Delta Sigma Epsilon were guests of honor at recent affairs.

Plans are being completed for our for­mal initiation on February 12, 1944. The following girls are to be initiated then : Florence Bronisz, Clara Louise Bump, ·Catherine Corba, Jean Coultous, Betty De Weese, Jeannette Faddoul , Janet Fyfe, Mary Hrabocsak, Irma Ireland, Jule Lof-

tus, Lucille Loveless, Betty Michel, Ruth Miller, Jean Nachtrieb, Peg"y Orr, Amelia Panfil, Gloria Radtke, Connie Reazor, Helen Roudet , Peggy Turnbull , Kay Wass­inger and Jean Watt.

BETTY BINDER '44

ZETA TAU CHAPTER

The Zeta Tau girls had a very success­ful rush season. We "got" fourteen of the finest girls on campus during our winter rushing. They are: Dorothy Bennett, Betty Bibb, Beatrice Bruch, Ann Carter, Jean Daniels, Martha Droste, Betty Ellis, Barbara Kellan, Ann Masloff, Elizabeth Meeks, Anne Nichols, Evelyn Perry, Vir­ginia Pullen, and Doris Ramsey.

Thursday night, January 27, we had our ribbon pledging. It was a most im­pressive ceremony, pinnina our sorority colors, the emerald and gold, on our pledges and giving them our rings and bracelets to wear. Afterward, the actives gave a party for the new girls. At eleven­thirty o'clock , we opened our door and rushed out to congratulate the other so­rorities on their girls and to proudly push our pledges through the mob.

Some of our pledges have already won recognition on the campus. Martha Droste was elected as the freshman representative to Student Government; Betty Bibb is on the Rotunda staff; and Ann Carter is treasurer of the Choral Club.

The Mardi Gras dance this February was lovely. Jean Arington, our president, was one of the eight girls elected from the school to march in the queen 's court. She looked very beautiful in her old­fashioned, hoop-skirted 'dress. During our intermission party in our chapter room , it was great fun guessing who was hidden behind the masks and gala colored cos­tumes.

Miss Virginia Bedford, our adviser, gave the Zeta Tau girls a tea at her home. We enjoyed getting dressed up, talking, and just being together very much.

This year our school had its second War Emphasis Day. Discussion groups on the various war areas were substituted for classes, and in the afternoon movies portraying the life led in these are~ were shown. War Emphasis Day was very successful, ending in the evening with a debate on post-war plans.

Our informal "coke and nab parties ' in the chapter room have continued and have been the source of much fun and lauahter. A a group, we are still doing

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our part for national defense by buying War Bonds, knitting and rolling bandages.

ANNA LEE BLANTON

UPSILON CHAPTER

On Founders' Day we had our rush party at the college farm. It was the annual barn party, held in the hay­strewn loft of the barn, and as a result we received the following nine pledges: Ilia Rae Lucas, Scranton ; Betty Roberts, Sabra Sue Roberts, twins from Boone­ville; Madelyn Jenkins, Mary Lee Bur­ris, Myra June Burris, Pine Bluff; Frances Ramsay, pledge captain, Fordyce ; Doris Bittle, Heber Springs; Catherine Rials, Minden, Louisiana. Several weeks later these pledges gave a most delightful coffee for the pledges on the campus.

As far as campus activities are con­cerned we are very proud of the chapter. Marie Atwater was selected to Who' s Who Among Students in American Col­leges and Universities; Aileen Rodgers, Fruanna Frazier, Charlie Marie Bowles and Sue Stalcup were pledged recently to Royal Rooters, campus organization for outstanding leadership ; Mary Sue Walsh has been appointed editor of the college paper. Alpha Sigma Tau has the highest grade point average of any sorority or fraternity on the campus.

Because of the man shortage we had a stag buffet supper at the home of our sponsor, Dr. Harvey, last semester. It was our first party of the year and we enjoyed the chance to spend the evening playing games and singing Alpha Tau songs.

At the end of last semester we lost four members. Mrs. J . B. Lawson and Mildred Thomas were graduated while Fruanna Frazier and Helen Gay Marsh transferred. Louise Gallaghy has been elected historian and Sue Stalcup, editor , to refill vacancies.

We are now busy making plans for

rushing this semester and for our social activities which are to include a dance.

SuE STALCUP

CHI CHAPTER

Chi Chapter now has five new mem­bers who were initiated on January 11 , in the sorority room. They are: Margaret Heflebower, Jane Kattler, Eileen Whisner, Lorraine Russell , and Marjorie Crites. After the ceremony a formal banquet was held at the Crawford House. The impressive candle-lighting service was used at the beginning of the meal. The sorority colors were carried out in the color scheme. During the evening toasts were proposed to the guests and sponsor in appreciation of their help and kind attention during the past year. A short talk on "The Values of a Sorority," was given by Dean A. D . Kenamond of the college. Other guests were Miss Blanche E. Price, dean of women, Mrs. Grace Yoke White, wife of the college president, and our patronesses, Dr. Ruth Scar­borough and Mrs. A. D. Kenamond .

Before the initiation a regular meeting for the benefit of the pledges was held at the home of our sponsor and patroness, Miss Sara H . Cree and Dr. Ruth Scar­borough. After the devotions and business meeting a report on the book, "One World," by Wendell Willkie was given by Eileen Whisner. The hostesses then served delicious refreshments.

Our vice-president, Anna Roulette, was elected to the Who's Who Among Stu­dents in American Colleges and Univer­sities. She is president of her class, treas­urer of the International Relations Club and is a member of the Future Teachers of America organization . During her first year of college work she was chosen as the outstanding freshman of the class.

Chi Chapter wishes to thank sister chapters for the nice Christmas greetings.

MARGARET KENDIG

NO 1944 DIRECTORY

Due to present circumstances which necessitate much moving about on the part of many of our members it has been considered inadvisable to publish the triennial directory of Alpha Sigma Tau this year .

• ALUMNAE CHAPTERS •

BLUEFIELD ALUMN JE

The Bluefield alumnre met at the home of Alice Wallingford in Princeton , Novem­ber 13, 19-13. Mrs. Robert Carroll, ad­viser for Omicron Chapter, was the guest speaker at this meeting. Mrs. Carroll gave an interesting review of Frenchmen's Creek by Daphne DuMaurier.

Members of the alumnre chapter pre­sented Eileen Godsey Richardson with an anchor guard in recognit ion of her high scholastic standing at Concord Col­le;;e the previous year.

The annual Christmas party was given at the home of Phyllis Lilly Hinton , Athens. All entertainment was in keeping with the yuletide season. Kathleen Nash, a pledae sanu "0 Holy Ni"ht" and "White o Christ~as." The legend of the poinsettia was told by Virginia Charlton and every one joined in singing the Christmas carols.

The Bluefield alumnre carried out their tradition of sending magazines, candy and tobacco to the Mercer County Home.

Only five alumnre were present for the "Dutch" luncheon on January 8, 19-l-l. Snow, ice and sleet pre,·ented other alum­nre from being present for the meeting.

HENRIETTA MAHOOD, Omicron '39

BUFFALO ALUMNJE

Our fall and winter program has dem­onstrated something that we think very worthy of passing on-that is, in pite of transportation difficulties and added r.esponsibilities, our meetings have had record attendances. This is due mainly to the extra planning of our committee and hostesses who succeeded in making each a special occasion so that every one who tan, wants to attend.

In November our Founders' Day ban­quet was held in a restaurant having a liomey atmosphere, good food and serv­ice. Our bubbling mistress of ceremonies was Beverly Ballard whom many of you know as our alumnre representative. On the program was a talk about 1 ational Founders' Day by Margaret Macdonald. We are very happy about Margaret being the new national treasurer. Our col­legiate pre ident, Jean Perner, gave a

re ume of the collegiate acttvtttes, uiving the alumnre, and especially out-of-town members, a chance to keep in touch with the new sorority sisters.

The speaker of the evening was the librarian at our Buffalo State Teachers College, Miss Frances Heppenstall. She gave a worthwhile sketch of new books suitable for Christmas giving which was also very entertaining. To her mind books are usually either " timulants or seda­tives and each i worth while in its special field.' '

An extra special event was the cele­bratinu of Dr. Quale's (who is a col­legiate adviser) birthday.

Our collegiate girl entertained us with singing, and after the banquet they held initiation _ervices so that any alumnus wishing to, could attend.

In December, our ho te , Hazel Turner, arranged for our supper meeting to be held in the refectory of the Grosvenor Library. This is a well known reference library in western New York State. The refectory is an interesting place havinu walls which are hand painted in humor­ous sketches and in the fireplace was a real old "Franklin' ' stove. Hazel , who is head of the music department in the library, played us some interesting rec­ords. One of our members spoke to us on behalf of the '' blood bank," and a visit­ing member of the WA \'ES told u about their work.

Next came our Christmas breakfa t at a downtown restaurant. This is at 11 o'clock and is always a happy occa­sion when we see some of our out-of­town members. It's really "brunch" so that afterward we can visit, play bridge or shop and it seems like a continuation of the Christma festivities.

In January our regular upper meeting was held at Dorothea Porter's and every­one enjoyed her charminu home and extra good supper.

You might be interested in knowina that the -z- war bond which we raffled wa won by a member now livina in New York City.

We are now looking forward to prin"­time-our four more upper meeting , an Ea ter luncheon and our gradual ' party.

>ll.BERTA [ORR/\<

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DENVER ALUMNJE

The Denver alumnre chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau held its regular November meeting at the home of Mariann Lam­berty. Our hostess surprised us all by serving Elk steaks for luncheon . In this day of meat rationing we all thoroughly enjoyed our steaks and the lovely lunch­eon Mariann served. Plans were made for our next meeting and the Central Office Bulletin was read and discussed .

In December we held our meeting at the home of Ruth Ewer and were served a delightful luncheon topped off with ice cream and homemade angel food cake . We read and discussed the Central Offic e Bulletin. We especially liked the article by Miss Hunter, " Christmas Everywhere." We do think the articles written by the faculty advisers, and published in the Bulletin every month , are very inspiring. The news from the other chapters al­ways interests us greatly . and we gain many helpful ideas from their news. This year we exchanged fifty cent useful gifts and there was everything from Pyrex ware to bubble bath . Christmas cards received from other Alpha Sigma Tau chapters were passed around and we do wish to thank those who sent them to us.

January found us meeting in the beautiful new home of Elsa J ohnson. Words fail me when I try to describe the delicious luncheon Elsa served. Her beau­tifully appointed table and luncheon can­not be described. The snow pudding was almost too lovely to cut into and tasted just as good as it looked ! As we had not received the Bulletin we had a very short meeting and spent the rest of the time playing with Elsa's year old daughter, who is actually a cherub if there ever was one.

The February meeting is to be held at my home and as I cannot serve Elk steaks nor make angel food cake or snow pudding I think I shall follow the advice I heard on the radio this morning that advised, " When meals are skimpy, use your best dishes and linen and your guests will not notice the lack of food"­I hope. But seriously, I am really looking forward to entertaining because this is the first time I have entertained since I have been married and I will have the opportunity to use some of the lovely things I received as wedding presents which, incidentally, are packed away in boxes in the basement as I am living at my mother's until we kaow definitely where we will be located.

J uANITA EMERICK KEITH

EMPORIA ALUMNJE

It is needless to reiterate every alumnre chapter is affected in some manner by this world con fli ct. I know all Alpha Taus are bearing their burdens with the faith of hope, peace, and contentment in th e future. Our alumnre group is definitely feeling the current changes, but those of us who possibly can have our regular monthly meetings. Strictly speaking they should be termed "Gab Fests."

Rationing of food , surely did not hinder Ester Griffith 's plans for serving a per­fect Spanish supper to us when we met with her last month .

This year just the ini tiated Alpha Taus are included in our monthly meetings. For years our pj!tronesses and house­mothers have attended our social month­ly meetings ; but with their additional war activities, it was their desire not to meet with us regularly. They and the collegiate girls were our guests in Oc­tober when we gave a picn ic in Wilson Park on a perfect Kansas fall evening.

As a group, the alumnre has contributed playing cards, government postal cards, matches, magazines, and cookies to the local Mothers' Canteen at the railroad station. Individually, we are serving in various ways fo r the cause. I think Ethel Partridge and Mrs. Jackson deserve recog­nition in their service as graduate nurses' aides. Ester Griffith is original in a service, but one which means much to the cadets on our campus. Ester has fed "horrie cooked" Sunday dinners to a number of the boys, mailed packages, sent telegrams, rented rooms for their parents, sent flow­ers to their girl friends, and offered them the warmth and friendship of her home.

INEZ BoY SMITH, Iota '30

FLINT ALUMNJE

Social activities for Flint alumnre since the last report was sent to THE ANCHOR have included a Christmas party at Shir­ley Green's; dessert and a book review (And No w Tomorro w by Rachel Field ) at Myrl McKellar's; and a Red Cross sewing meeting at J anet Beehler 's.

At the time of writing, life is looking up for two of the girls with husbands in service; Eloise McDonald's husband, last at Camp Pickett, Virginia, has received an honorable discharge and is now home· Pauline Dempsey's husband , who has seen action in the Pacific area, has now com­pleted officers' training and Pauline has joined him at Little Rock, Arkansas, where he is with a hospital uni t. He

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may, of course, be shipped out any time . Dorothy Procissi, a Beta and Flint

alumna, received her appointment as a United States consular clerk in January from G. Howard Shaw, assistant secretary of state. Prior to an assignment at a consulate or embassy overseas a month's probationary training followed . Proficien­cy in Spanish and commercial subjects was a factor in her selection for the diplomatic position.

LuciLLE GALE, Alpha '25

MT. PLEASANT ALUMNJE

The Beta alumnre group met at the home of Nell Field Riches on January 11, 1944. Five of the membership were present. The president, Ester Pope Wheeler, after conducting the meeting, reported that her three sons, Lt. George, Jr., Lt. Richard and Cadet James are still in the states. Maxine Monroe Harper left her new daughter, Susan K. , born on July 9, while she took the minutes of the meeting. Mrs. K. P. Brooks and Jane Bonnell were also present.

Others of the Betas are now occupied as follows: Our youngest member, Grace Bonnell, was married on Thanksgiving Day to Elwyn Merrill and is teaching in Mt. Pleasant. Edna Struble Hansen and Louise Orcutt Thorne have teaching posi­tions in Grayling and Mt. Pleasant re­spectively. Since her husband entered the Service, Maxine Delamater Burgess has joined the public school staff in Midland. Helen Vowles Porterfield is a Social Di­rector at Northwestern University, Evans­ton, Illinois. Olga Jones Denison has joined her husband at Mare Island, Cali­fornia.

Nell Riches' daughter, Martha, is mar­ried to Ensign George Grambau. Marie Donner Bush has two members of her family in the service: her husband, a Red Cross director stationed in Hawaii, and her son who is a Naval Cadet. Edna Han­sen's daughter, a Red Cross REC, has now reached New Guinea. Helen Vowles Porterfield's son is stationed at Chicago.

As you can see, much of the evening was devoted to locating our members and their families . This information was gleaned too, over coffee and delicious small cakes served by Mrs. Riches. We shall meet again when Mrs. Brooks en­tertains the active collegiate chapter.

•

PHILADELPHIA ALUMNJE

The Founders' Day banquet was held at McAllister's. For some reason, it seemed more impressive than ever as each girl 's candle was liahted once again and she once more pledged her belief in Alpha Sigma Tau's ideals. The individual candles were given to the chapter by our president, Rebecca Rooks. The holder is a small wooden block painted green. In these were placed small yellow candles. They are most decorative and practical as well.

Gimbel's restaurant formed the back­ground for our Christmas party with Mabel Schreiber, Jane Howe, Elinore De Cou, Christine Megargee and Agnes della­Cioppa as hostesses. The luncheon was well attended in spite of the rush of the Christmas season. Something of the real joy of Christmas was felt because we gave to others. Instead of following the usual custom of giving gifts to each other, we brought gifts for the soldiers at Camp Dix.

In January, we celebrated our birthday party at the home of Claire Jenkins since she and Polly Hendrick were our host­esses. Needless to say we had a good time. To carry out the idea of the day we had a four pound birthday cake with its six candles. While the pennies were collected we sang "Happy Birthday to Us."

Little money bags were given to each girl with the hope that we could collect more than just the birthday pennies next year.

Again we are going to help Lambda Chapter as much as possible. It has been decided that we shall give song books to each active initiate and to replace all the equipment which has been lost. A number of the alumnre girls attended the Lambda initiation in January.

The membership committee is making a serious effort to have all the girls, who should be members, come to our Valentine party on February 12.

AGNES W AAO DELLA-CIOPPA, Lambda '35

ST. LOUIS ALUMNJE

We held our annual holiday party a little belatedly on January H, but it was worth waitina for. We were holding out for Elizabeth Wilson's scrumptious rath­skellar. The decorating committee, headed by Helen Auburn , adorned the rafters in the traditional uletide manner and

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put to use the lovely Christmas cards we received from our sister chapters, and our own out of town girls. The cards were strung across the mantel and contrasted gaily with the pine bough background. Tasty snacks (popcorn, chips, and cokes) prov1ded by Carolyn Conner and com­mittee kept us nibbling all evening. ~ver~one ~ad brought a prize and

Ahce V1t, cha1rman of entertainment fur­nished ten additional ones. We each se­lected one we th0ught looked most in­teresting (but weren't allowed to open) and then proceeded to our tables. We played bridge and a special set of rules entitl~ the girls to a new prize every few mmutes. Each time a girl won she traded her prize with someone whose package looked more enticing, often much to her sorrow. But the chances were that the loser would be tradino- back again in a very few minutes. o

Such squealing you wouldn 't have be­lieved possible! And to climax the per­fect evening, chi·ef chef Holly Schroeder served up a heaping dish of steamina spaghetti (with meat! ) The girls had been asked to bring one brown meat point and our twent-seven points pro­vided plenty of meat.

MAXINE GRAPLAGE

WAR ALUMNJE Service:

1. Contributions from alumnre to local Ser~ice Men's Center.

2. Individual contributions were sent to the Red Cross and U.S.O.

3. Knitting for the Red Cross. 4. Conducting Salvage Drives : scrap

paper and tin cans (through schools). 5. Donation of $4.00 (four dollars) to

Omicron Chapter as a gift on Founders' Day.

Initiation: Marie Bird Haynes (Omicron '·B) and

Mildred Hundley (Omicron '43) were initiated at Amonate, Virginia during the first meeting in October.

Transfer: Edith House (Omicron '·W) is now a

member of the 'War alumnre, having been transferred from the Bluefield alumnre.

In Service: Aileen Peery (Om icron '43) is m the

WAVES. Lilly Buckberry's husband is in the

army.

Socials:

The annual Christmas party was a big success. Gifts were exchanged; musical selections were rendered by Miss Edith House. Hostesses were Marie Bird Haynes and Edith House.

The annual Valentine dinner will be held in February. Mothers and daughters have socials together and get acquainted.

WILLIAMSPORT ALUMNJE

. We observed Founders' Day with a dmner at a local tea room where eighteen members of the Lock Haven Collegiate Chapter were our guests.

Miss Helen Thomas presided as the toastmistress and greetings were extended by Dr. Edna Bottorf, faculty adviser; M~s. R. Stewart MacDougall, patroness; M1ss Ruth Brungard, collegiate chapter pres1dent, and Mrs. Robert D. Smink, local alumnre president.

The traditional Founders' Day candle­light service was held with Miss Mary Ullmer being initiated into the local chap­ter. The sorority colors were used in the decorations with a table centerpiece of yellow pompons flanked by six yellow tapers. Each girl received a rose at her place. Following the service games were played.

For our Christmas party eleven of us packed ourselves into a bus and "coldly' ' rode to Jersey Shore to Mrs. Martin Deitrick's (Pauline Barrows) home. The party was in the form of a buffet supper and Mrs. Deitrick, Miss Louise Selleck and Miss J ean Dykens were hostesses. The table was arranged with tall white tapers and Christmas greens surrounded by candle Santa Clauses. Tiny snowmen were used as favors. We later played games, exchanged Christmas gifts and sang Christmas carols.

The first 194-t meeting was held at the home of Miss Helen Dittmar. A color scheme of green and yellow and winter decorations were used by the hostesses Miss Helen Dittmar and Mrs. Charle~ Wright.

Mrs. Robert D. Smink, chapter presi­dent, conducted the business meetina Games were played and prizes awarded: All enjoyed reading the chapter Christmas cards and a letter from Virginia Cheese­man Plankenhorn. Plans are being made to JOin Zeta Chapter for the February meeting at Lock Haven.

R uTH C. BARRETT, Z eta 9

• PERSO N ALS •

MARRIAGES

Alpha

Dorothy Martin , '2 1, to Irving Brodhead, June 27, 19+2.

June Tooley, '+2 , to Ru sell Hart , June J 9+3.

Eloise Webster Crow, '2+, to Fred Howes, June 28, 19-13.

Laura belle Wileden, '+0, to John Fry, May 15 , 1943.

Jean Campbell , '32, to William Guy . Mary Pellegrom, '3 6, to Mr. Wilson .

Beta Bernice Kane to Robert Lalley. Marie Thompson to Donald McCrae. Mary Lee Deorr to William Bystrom. Florence Mary Gwinn to J. Russell Houk. Dorothy Malaney to James Gay. Marion V. Haesen to Fritz Brail.

Iota Aileen Sheeley, '+3, to Wayne Russell ,

June 7, 19+3. Nadine Hall, '3 9, to Roland Myers in

19+3. Elv Lee James, '+3, to Charles Wayman ,

September +, 19+3. Helen Steele, '33 , to Dan Winzeler, Janu­

ary 7, 1943. Billie Smith, '38, to Emmett Atkinson in

June , 19+3. Mary Alice Seller (sponsor ) to Earl Peter­

son, June, 1943. Ruth Horton, '39, to Randall Divers, July

3, 19+3. Lucretia Peacock, '3 i, to Robert Grigsby,

August 21, 19+3. Mae Beveridge, '32, to Basil Keller , July,

19+2. Mavis Richardson, '+3, to Lester Thomp­

son , January 23, 19++.

Upsilon

Margaret Compton , '++, to Lt. J . B. Lawson , December 2, 19++.

Josephine Vestal, '++, to Otis McConnell , U.S.M.C.R. September +, 19+3.

BIRTHS

Alpha

To Mr. and Mrs. Dominick (Ruelle Fischer, '3 1) a son, Toby Rand, April 3 , 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Sundling (Flor­ence Field , '2+) a daughter, Sylvia, May 1+, 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Genthe (Mar­garet Taylor, '28) a son, William Frederick, October +, 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. George Hurlbert (Mary Heath, '30 ) a son, Heath Robert , October 15 , 19+3.

Iota To Mr. and Mrs. Merle Leroux (Mary

Pooler, '+0) a daughter, Jerry Deanne, on January 3, 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. William Hind (Mar­garet Mereness, '3 7) a son , Steven , on March 1, 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cross (Louise Pruitt , '42) a daughter , Gloriann, on . April 5, 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wise (Emma Tieperman, '2 7) a daughter , Lenore Ann , on April 23, 1943 . •

To Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hill (Helen Knouse, '3+) a son, James Martin, on July 15, 19+3.

To Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Carr (Myrel Yost , '38) a daughter , Marilee Sue, on October 8, 1943.

To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parks (Ellen Herron, '38) a son, Michael Kenneth, on November 18, 19+2.

To Lieutenant and Mrs. Louis Byerley (Lilia Riley, '4 1) a daughter , Louise Ann , on October 10, 1943.

To Mr. and Mrs. Ardith G. Williams (Otha Thurman , '30 ) a daughter, Di­ana, on May 26, 19+3.

Upsilon

To Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brant (Juanita Grant, '+3) a son , October 20, 19+ .

• DIRECTORY •

ATIONAL COUNCIL President ..... . . .. . . . ... . . . ..... . . .. ........... . ... Mrs. H aswell Staehle (Alpha)

481 T orrence Rd ., Columbus 2, Ohio Vice-Presidents in Charge of Organizing:

Mrs. Austin Perrine, 610 Blaine, Detroit 2, Mich .... . ...... . . ... .... (Alpha) Miss Beverly Bollard , 23 Bird Ave., Buffalo 13, N.Y ... . .. . . . . . . . . ... (Sigma) Miss Ruth Priebe, 5306 Winona St., St. Louis 9, Mo . ... . ..... ... ..... (Pi) M rs. E. C. Phipps, Mount H ope, West Virginia ....... . . . .. . . . . . . (Omicron)

A. E. S. R epresenta tive . . . . . . .... . .. . . .......... ... . . .. Miss Edith L . Mansell (Beta) 161 Highland Ave., Highland Park , Mich.

Secretary ....... . .. . . ... . ....... . ......... .. ..... . ... M iss Dorothy Stadler (Eta) 6.f2 E. 11 5th St. , Cleveland, Ohio

T reasurer ... .. . . . .. .............. . . . . ........ Miss Margaret Macdonald (Sigma) 673 Richmond Ave., Buffalo 13, N.Y.

Editor ............ .. .... 00 .. .. .. .... .. 00 .......... Mrs. Justin G. Doyle (Theta) 314 Walnut St., Peekskill , N.Y.

Chaplain and Historian ................ . ............. Miss Ellen Smith (Zeta Tau) Box 7155, Billings General H ospital, Fort Benj amin Harrison, Ind .

STANDING COMMITTEES Awards Com mittee . .. . . . .......... . . ... ...... . ...... Mrs. J ohn Maisch (Lambda)

H 6 Wharton Rd., Glenside, Pa. Examinations .. .. .. . ....... . . .. .. .. . . ..... . . . .... . ... Mrs. Harry Wilcox (Zeta)

1025 Vaughn , Ann Arbor, Mich. Scholarship L oan Fund .... . .. . . .. ............ . .. . .. Mrs. J. Waldo Hinshaw (Iota)

27 H ardith Hill , St. Louis, Mo. Life M em bership . . ....... . ....... . . ............ . .... . Mrs. F red R. Gri ffi th (Iota)

1520 Market St. , Emporia, Kan. M usic ... .. ............... . ... .. ..... . .. . . . .. . .. .... Mrs. Austin Perrine (Alpha)

Lee Crest, Apt. 303, 610 Blaine, Detroit 2, Mich. Program .... . .... .. . . . .... . . . ... . ....... . ......... .. . Mrs. E. F . Peterson (Iota)

R .F .D . 1, Crawfordsville, Ind .

SPECIAL COMMITTEES News Agency ... . .. . ............. . . . ... . ... . .. .. . ..... M iss Dorothy Risch (Zeta)

Davidsville, Pa . Courtesy . . . . ...... . ........ . .... . . . .............. . .. Miss Dorothy Stadler (Eta)

642 E . 115th St., Cleveland, Ohio Defense . . . . . . . . . ..... .. .... . . . .... .. ..... . ..... . ... M rs. Russell Fra er (Beta)

14591 Ardmore, Detroit 27, Mich .

ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SORORITIES Chairman ..... . .. . ..... . ... . ...... . ..... Mrs. Robert S. Hill , Delta Sigma Ep3ilon

816 Columbus St. , Rapid City, S.D. Secretary .... . ... . . .. ........ . .... .. .. . Miss Carrie E. Walter , Theta Sigma Upsilon

210 Sagamore Rd., Brookline Delaware Co., Pa. Treasurer ....... . ........... . ...... . . . . . . Miss Edith Mansell , Alpha Sigma T au

161 Highland Ave., Highland Park , Mich. Director of L ocal Panhellenics ...... . . . .... . .... Mrs. Fred Sharp, Alpha Sigma Alpha

1405 Hardy Ave ., Independence, Mo. Chairman of Publicity ... . .. . .................. . Mrs. C. P . Neidig, Pi Kappa Sigma

1503 First National Bank Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio Chah·man of l ntersorority R elationships .. Miss Mabel Lee Walton, Sigma Sigma Sigma

P . 0 . Drawer 108, Clermont , Fla.

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AFFILIATED PANHELLENICS Members

National Panhellenic Congress Professional Panhellenic Association Association of Education Sororities

Comtcil M embers Chairman .... .. ... ... . ... . .. . Mabel Lee Walton, Association of Education Sororities Secretary .. .......... . .. . ..... Gertrude Evans, Professional Pan hellenic Association Chairman of Publicity Committee .. ... . . .. . .......... . .... .. ... .. . . . ... · · · · · ·

... .......... . .. . .... Mrs. E. Granville Crabtree, ational Panhellenic Congress National Panhellenic Congress

Mrs. Irving F. Brown, 91 Burnett St., Maplewood, N .J . Miss L. Pearle Green, 13 East Ave., Ithaca, N.Y. Mrs. E. Granville Crabtree, 85 Dean Rd ., Brookline, Mass.

Association of Education Sororities: Miss Mabel Lee Walton, P.O .. Box 108, Clermont, Fla. Mrs. C. P. Neidig, 150J First Nat!. Bank Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio Mrs. Fred M. Sharp, 1405 Hardy Ave., Independence, Mo.

Professional Panhellenic Association: . Miss Gertrude Evans, c/ o Mrs. C. M. Sale, 37-U Purdue, Dallas, Tex.

Miss Ruth Ensor, 14 Old Short Hills Rd. , Millburn , N.J . Mrs. Ruth Moorhead Hildebrand, 4501 Cathedral Ave. N.W. , Washington , D.C.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS ALPHA (1899)-Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich.

President-Mary Hemingway, 20 S. Torma! , Ypsilanti , Mich . Corresponding Secretary- Alma Dalmer, King Residence Hall , Ypsilanti , Mich . Editor-Dorris Denninger, King Residence Hall , Ypsihnti , Mich. Advisers-Mrs. R. B. Bates, 20 S. Normal, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Miss Doris Milliman,

1116 Grant St., Ypsilanti, Mich. Alumnre Representative-

BETA (1905-1917; 1940)- Central State Teachers' College, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. President- Irene Rutkowski, Lucy Sloan Hall , Mt. Plea ant , Mich . Corresponding Secretary-Mary Lee Doerr, S.T.C., Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Editor- Anne Gidil·ewich, S.T.C. , Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Adviser-Alumnre Representative-Mrs. Leo J. Gaffney, 222 E . Eldridge Ave., Flint, Mich .

GAMMA (1900-1913)-State Normal School , Milwaukee, Wis. Alumnre Representative-Mrs. R. P. Hammond, 201 6 Underwood Ave., Wauwa­

tosa, Wis.

DELTA (1916)-State Teachers' College, Indiana, Pa. President-Frances Miller, Clark Hall , S.T .C., Indiana, Pa . Corresponding Secretary- Maxine Porter, 453 Oak St., Indiana, Pa. Editor- Barbara Woods, 426 N. 9th St., Indiana, Pa. Adviser- Mrs. Alma Gasslander, S.T.C ., Indiana, Pa. Alumnre Representatives-Miss Betty Weaver, 1235 4th Ave., Ford City, Pa. ; Mrs.

Harold Bee, 133 N. 6th St. , Indiana, Pa.

EPSILON ( 1919-1923; reorganized as Lambda 1926 )-Temple University, Philadelphia. Pa. Alumnre Representative-See Lambda Chapter.

ZETA (1921) - Lock Haven State Teachers' Coliege, Lock Haven , Pa. President- Ruth Brungard, 75 King Ave., Lock Haven , Pa. Corresponding Secretary-Marian MacPhee, S.T .C., Lock Haven Pa. Editor- June Cochrane, State Teacher ' College, Lock H aven, Pa. Adviser- Dr. Edna Bottorf, S.T.C. , Lock Haven, Pa. Alumnre Representatives- Iva Mae Van Scoyoc, 572 E . 2nd t. , Bloom burg, Pa .;

Mrs. Dale Allen, 123 Summit, Lock Haven, Pa .

ETA (1927-1939) - Kent tate University, Kent , Ohio. Alumnre Representativ Mi Ruth Merri k, 1431 R o wood · Ye .. Lakew d,

hio.

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THETA (1923) - Wayne Uni versity, De[roit, Mich. President- Norma Usrey, 7252 Meadow, Van Dyke, Mich . Corresponding Secretary- Jeanne Steven, 14581 Taconu, Detroit, Mich . Editor- Genevieve Repeta. 26.\4 Medhurv . Detrn;t . Mich. Acting Adviser- Mrs. Sarah Perrine, 610 Blaine, Detroit 2, Mich. Alumnre Representative-Mrs. C. F. Brundle, 3605 Bedford, Detroit 24, Mich.

IoTA (1923)-Kan~as State Teachers' Colleg-e, Emporia, Kan . President- Melva Lee James, 1006 Constitution Ave., Emporia, Kan . Corresponding Secretary- Virginia Zajic, 1006 Constitution Ave. , Emporia, Kan . Editor- Katherine Gould , 1006 Constitution Ave. , Emporia, Kan. Adviser- Miss Helen R. Garman , 105 W. 12th St., Emporia, Kan. Alumnre Representative- Mrs. Roy Smith, 205 Cottonwood, Emporia , Kan.

KAPPA (1924-1929)-Miami University, Oxford , Ohio Alumnre Representative- Isabel Finkbine, R.R. 3, Oxford , Ohio

LAMBDA (1926) - Temple University, Philadelphia , Pa. President- Doris Kaufman, 5516 N. 6th St. , Philadelphia, Pa. Corresponding Secr·etary-Editor- Patricia Boyce, 34 Windsor Ave., Upper Darby, Pa. Alumnre Representative- Elinore De Cou , 219 7th Ave., Haddon Heights, N.J .

Mabel Schreiber, 37 W. Winona Ave., Norwood, Pa. Adviser-

Nu (1928-1933)-Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Colo. Alumnre Representative- Mrs. Ruth Ewer, 1145 Clayton, Denver, Colo.

XI (1929-1933)-Western State Teachers' College, Gunnison , Colo. Alumnre Representative- Grace Quinby, 1301 Monroe St., Commerce, Trx.

OMICRON (19.30) - Concord State Teachers" College, Athens, W.Va . President- Mary Jane Peery , Athens, W.Va. Corresponding Secretary- Hildred Hou-;e, Girls' Hall, Athens, W.Va. Editor- Ilene Lilly, Box 950 (New Hall) Girls' Hall , Athens, W.Va. Adviser-Mi~s Mae Hunter, Athens, W.Va. Alumnre Representatives-Mrs. Kenneth Hinton, A then , V.Va .; Mrs. Meade Mc­

Neill , Athens, W.Va.

Pr ( 1930) - Harris Teachers· College, St. Louis, Mo. President- Delphine Straube , 4453 Holly, St. Louis, Mo. Corresponding Secretary- Helen Rounds, 2816 Arlington , St. Louis, Mo. Editor- Ruth Stahl, 5500 Grace, St. Louis. Mo. Adviser- Miss Edith Glatfelter, 4720 N. 20th St., St. Louis, Mo. Alumnre Representatives- June McCarthy, 4602 W. W. Flori~sant, St. Louis 15 ,

Mo.; Lois Wamhoff. 5167 E. Eichelberger, St. Loui , Mo.

RHo (193 2)-Southeastern Teachers' College , Durant, Okla . Pre;ident- Betty Haggard , 1312 N. 6th Ave., Durant , Okla. Corresponding Secretary- Mouzay .Tame; , 1802 \Ill. Cedar St., Durant , Okla. Editor- Frances Hunt, 719 r 2nd St. , Durant, Okla . Advi, ers-Miss IrenP SrrivenP.r , 912 W. Elm, Durant , Okla.; Miss Mildred

McCracken, 912 W. Elm, Durant, Okla. Alumnre Representative- Mrs. N. E. Wright, 203 ~age Ave. , Poteav , Olda.

SIGMA (1925) - State Teachers' College, Buffalo , N.Y. President- Jean Ferner, 26 Norma Pl., Buffalo, N.Y. Corresponding Secretary- Irene Zielinski, 375 Olmstead , Depew, N .Y. Editor- Betty Jane Binder, 322 Purdy St., Buffalo, N.Y. Advisers- Dr. Margaret S. Quayle, 805 Delaware Ave. , Buffalo, N.Y.; Miss Mary

L. Cockefair, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. Alumnre Representatives-Alice Perew, 611 Forest Ave., Buffalo , N.Y.; Mrs.

Joseph Sleen , 83 Woodcrest Blvd. , Kenmore, N.Y.

ZETA TA u (1935) - State Teachers' College, Farmville, Va . President-Jean Arington, S.T.C., Farmville, Va . Corresponding Secretary-Elizabeth McLean , S.T.C., Farmville, Va .

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Editor- Anna Lee Blanton, S.T.C., Farmville, Va. Adviser-Miss Virginia Bedford, S.T.C., Farmville, Va. Alumnre Representative--Charlotte Greeley, Eagle Rock, Va.

U PSILON (1935)-State Teachers' College, Conway, Ark. President-Charlie Marie Bowles, S.T.C., Conway, Ark. Corresponding Secretary-Helen Stephenson, S.T.C. , Conway, Ark . Editor-Erleen· Beasley, S.T.C., Conway, Ark. Adviser-Dr. Ada Jane Harvey, 730 Donaghey, Conway, Ark. Alumnre Repr-esentative-Dorothy Drace, Marion, Ark.

PHI (1940)-Southeastern Louisiana College, Hammond, La. President- Joyce Capron, S.L.C., Hammond, La. Corresponding Secretary-Bernita Augustine, S.L.C., Hammond , La. Editor-Marjorie .Simmons, S.L.C., Hammond, La. Adviser-Miss Margaret Lowe, S.L.C., Hammond, La. Alumnre Representative--

em (1940)- Shepherd State Teachers' College, Shepherdstown, W.Va. President-Anna Roulette , Shepherdstown , W.Va. Corresponding Secretary-Margaret Hollis, Martinsburg, W.Va. Editor- Margaret Kendig, R.R. 2, Martinsburg, W.Va. Adviser-Miss Sara Helen Cree, S.T.C., Shepherdstown. W.Va . Alumnre Representative-Catherine Butts, Bolivar, W.Va.

ALUM. ,E CHAPTERS

BECKLEY

President- Ida Pitotti, Glen White, W.Va . Editor- Mrs. Margaret Moses, Box 803, Oak Hill , W.Va .

BLUEFIELD

President- Mrs. Meade Me eill , Athens, W.Va. Editor-Henrietta Mahood, 116 Cedar St., Bluefield, W.Va .

BUFFALO

President- Mrs. J oseph Steen, 83 Woodcrest Blvd ., Kenmore, .Y. Editor- Mrs. Gilberta Moran, 138 Wilton Pkwy., Kenmore, .Y.

DETROIT

President­Editor-

EMPORIA

President- Mrs. Roy Smith, 205 Cottonwood, Emporia, Kan . Editor-Marie Bogue, 931 Oak, Emporia, Kan .

FLINT

P esident- Mrs. William Schultz, 2001 Iroquois, Flint 4, Mich. Editor-Lucille Gale, 12357 Fenton Rd. , .Fenton , Mich.

JOHNSTOWN

President- Dorothy Risch, Davidsville, Pa. Editor-Mrs. Helen Geer, 519 Wood St., Johnstown, Pa.

LANSING

President-Mrs. Robert Kimmich , 119 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Mich. Editor- Mrs. Gilbert Miles, 700 Vernon, Lansing, Mich.

ST. Lours President- Mrs. F. B. Graftage, 6126a Lalita, St. Louis, Mo. Editor- Mrs. R. Schmidt, 4250 John, St. Louis, Mo.

PHILADELPHIA

President- Mrs. James Rooks, 615 E. 15th St., Chester, Pa. Editor- Mrs. Hector della-Cioppa, 433 Avondale Ave. , Haddonfield, N .J.

WAR President-Margaret Martin, Box 142, Berwind, W.Va. Editor-Marie Bird Haynes, Amonate, Va.

WICHITA

President-Mrs. Helen Haney White, 216 N. Grove, Wichita 7, Kan. Editor-Mrs. Caroline Dawson, 624 N. Summit, Arkansas City, Kan.

WILLIAMSPORT President-Mrs. Robert Smink, 941 High St., Williamsport, Pa. Editor-Mrs. Ruth C. Barrett, 532 W. 3rd St., Williamsport, Pa.

ALUMNJE CLUBS CLEVELAND

President- Mrs. Geo. Lunham, 9629 Selk Ave., Cleveland, Ohio Acting Editor-Ruth Merrick , 1431 Rosewood Ave., Lakewood, Ohio

DENVER President- Mrs. Ruth M. Ewer, 1145 Clayton St., Denver 6, Colo. Editor-Mrs. Juanita Keith, 3033 W. Highland Park Pl., Denver 11, Colo.

Mr. PLEASANT President- Mrs. George Wheeler, R.R. 6, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

NOR FOLK-PoRTSMOUTH President- Mrs. Linwood Roberts, 1100 Ann St., Portsmouth, Va.

WELCH President-Mrs. Lena Caporossi, Welch , W.Va. Editor-Mrs. Helen B. Decker, Welch, W.Va.

YouNGSTOWN President-Mrs. Keith McGowan, 2368 Midlothiam, Youngstown, Ohio

DISTRICTS AND PRESIDENTS First District: (central) Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin.

President- Mrs. Austin Perrine , 610 Blaine, Detroit 2, Mich. Second District: (eastern) New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine, New Hamp­

shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. President-Mrs. Frank Nantais, 1139 Grant St., Indiana, Pa.

Third District: (western) All states west of the Mississippi River. President-Miss Ruth Priebe, 5306 Winona St., St. Louis, Mo. .

Fourth District: (southern) Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

President-Mrs. E. C. Phipps, 118 Wildwood Ave., Beckley, W.Va.

CENTRAL OFFICE 481 Torrence Rd., Columbus 2, Ohio