Zeta Jbi rieta ~ororitp, 3Jnc. DEBORAH C. PARTHIDGE, Ph.D., Grand Basileus Queen's College, Flushing, N. Y. NATIONAL OFFICERS
ANNA M. FHA.ZIER, MAGGIE B. DANIEL, I• irst Anti-Basileus LILLIAN J. FENTHESS, Antapokritis Cha irm-i n, Board oF Trust 'es Ah1. Stale College, Montgomery, Ala. P. 0. Box 18825, Cimmaron Station 1337 Chapel si., Cincinnal i, Ohio ANNE W. JORDAN, Second Anti-Basileus Los Angeles 18, California TIJELMA DOWNS, Trustee Savannah State College, Savannah, Ca. A CY BULLOCK McGllEE Detroit, Michigan BAH.BARA MINOR JAMES, Chairman, Ex 'cu live Board Cl IHISTI E NICilOLS, Trustee Third Anti-Basilcus Box 145, Hampton Inst., Hampton, Va. Chicago, Illinois 2,520 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas, Texas LUCILLE MADRY, Phylactcr CHACE LO\.VEHY, Trustee IDA B. is:INC, Cramrnatcus 1606 Arthur St., Louisville, Ky. Philadelphia, l cnnsylvania 2324 Monroe St., Cary, Indiana ARIZONA C. STEMONS, ALEXZlNA BHOWN, Trustee SUSIE MILES, Tarnias Founder-President Emeritus Newark, New Jersey 2619 - 11th St. N.W., Washington, D. C. 191.5 Fed ral St., Philad lphia, Pa. LULLELLA W. lIAHRISO , Supreme Crammatcus Syntaktis - 1721 Worms SL., J louston I 0, Texas
NATIONAL APPOI TMENTS
BEHNICE CALLOWAY, Director of Amicue Affairs LOUISE BATSON, Director of Public Rolatlons 55 l Alston SL., Memphis, Tenn. 140 McDonough St., Brooklyn, N. Y. MAHIAN DILLARD, Boule Marshall 5107 Oakland Ave., Dallas, Texas
REGIONAL DIRECTOHS PANSY L. BORDERS, Atlantic 10 N. Clinton St., East Orange, N. J. NORA LOCKHART, Eastern 115 S. Tarboro St., Raleigh, N. C. MARGARET IRBY, Great Lakes 120 Gordon Ave., Dayton, Ohio
WILLA PEEVY, Midwestern 531 E. Queen St., Tulsa, Okla. MILDRED C. BOONE, Pacific 3626 W. Adams Blvd., Apt. l, Los Angeles 18, Calif.
PROJECT DIBECTORS IHMA B. Tl IOMPSO1 , Director of Workshops Prevention and Control of juv nilc Delinquency 1321 - 29th St., ewport News, Va.
DETTYE S. TUHNEH, South Central B0x 116, Tuskeg c Institute, Ala. CRACE PllILLIPS, Southeast r n 348 N. Dean SL, Spartanburg, S. C. CHACE JACKSO , Southern U l8 Mnxirnillian SL, Halon Rouge, La. OZOHA W. SHELL Blue Revue l'.O. Box 1168, Starke, Fla.
ATIONAL HONORARY MEMBERS l\lILDRED BLOUNT 2559 - 4th Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. ELLA BELLE DA VIS 89 Horton Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y. DH. SADIE P. DELANEY Tusk .gcc Institute, Alabama FHANCES EDWAHDS 1621 N.E. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City. Okla. DH. DEBORAH ELKINS Queens College, Flushing, N. Y.
LILLIAN EVANTI 1915 Vermont Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. J. A. FOU TAIN 242 Boulevard .E., Atlanta, Ga. DIXIE BROOKS GILMER 4937 Prairie Ave., Chicago, Ill. ] ULIA WEST flAMIL TON 320 You St., N.W., Washington, D. C. ABBIE CLEME T JACKSON 2303 \V. h slnut St., Louisvill , Ky.
A NIE TUH BO MALONE (Dt•cn1sccl) 4 100 S0L1th P::ukway, Chicago, Ill. DORCAS HUTIIE BUHG 22 J.5 Bcnnycasll , Louisville, Ky. EDITH SAl\lPSON 310 E. 38th St., Chicago, Ill. ANTlONET'J'E TUB:MA ExC'c;ulivc Mansion, Monrovia, Lih 'ria. West Coast A[rica BAHBAHA AN WEBB 2tJ 17 Chcne1 crl SL., Houston, Texas
LIFE MEMBERS MYRTLE TYLER FAITHFUL, Founder VIO LA TYLER COi 'CS, Founder PEARL NEAL, Founder FANNIE PETTIE WATTS, Founder ARIZONA CLEAVER STE\.WNS, Founder Lillian B. Adair, Houston, Texas Pauline S. Allen, Colurnhus, Miss. Eoln Lyons Baker, New Orleans, La. Cleopatra Bedford, San Antonio, Tex as Helen D. Brooks, Houston, Texus Louvenia Brown, Selma, Alabarnn Nell k- Buchanuu Vi-lmn S. Butler, San Antonio, Texas M<1ry Caru-r Dallas, Texas Hil'hard E. Christion, Blrmingham, Ala. Huwt-nn P. Cleveland. Selma, Alnbarnu Julin B. Crnl}, Wnvhiugton, U. C. Carrit· 1". Day. l louvtnn, Texas
Lillian fit,lrngh, Washin~lon, ]). C. Fnnnic Givni~ Emmn L. Glynn, B<•rkd<•y, Cnlif. Alice Hi<.ks Grnnt1 Philncklphin1 Pn. Loin Cr(•(•r, Okluhomn City, Okin. ,tadgt• P<·r1y_llnqll'r, Ornnp;dn1rg, S. C. Lulldin W. l 1,nri,011, J lo11ston, Tl•xns Dorothy D. IlPrnld, 11011,ton, Tt•xn~ Julin W(•st l lnrnillon, Wnshin~tnn, ]). C. Glorin L. 'llobbs, IIOu~lon, TPxo~ Evt·lyn B. lfunt, New Jlochdl<', N. Y. ,t.•rlrnde Jim.">011, Nl'W Orlc11n~, Ln. Blanche J ohni;on, J lcmslon, 'fpxn., S. Evdyn L,•wis, Bmoklyn, N. Y.
ALPIIA . \ud,·ey 1\ndcr,on, 01!,h,in Holl, Box 2, How.1nl U11ivcr,ily, \Va~h1n~lon, D. C. BETA-Morris Brown Col'lcgc, Atlnnta, Go., Mnr~ucritc Rcavc,, 386-A, Archerwny, . \V. GAMMA-Althea S. Corni,h, \lor~an Stnle Collt•gc, Baltirnore, !\{cl. DELTA-Velmu Butler, 801 l'<evndn ·t., Son Antonio, Tt'l(a'i. EP 'ILON-M•iry Ann Bryant, 143 W, J.1ht St., New York 31, l\. Y. ZET A-Cloty B. Willie, Box 271, A !corn College, A lco·n, Miss. ETA- 'cdnlio Caines, 2 l3l W. i\fo,ter St., l'hilo-
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OFFICIAL OH.GAN OF ZETA PIH BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED VOLUME XXJI-No. 2
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER, 1957
CONTENTS From The Editor's Notebook.
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A Message from the Grand Basileus: Revitalizing Our National Project...
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National Zeta Scholarships
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Tho Greek Community And The Individual.;
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Great Need For Building Human Helatons
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Drive And Go Forward
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Welcome! Boule Delegates!..
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Tentative Boule Program
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Phylact 'r Lists Boule Procedures
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Thousands Of Zeta $s For Scholarships
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Birch Haven
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Editor-in-Chief Lillian J. Fentress P. 0. Box 18825 Cimarron Station Los Angeles 18, California
Francis Ilollis Associate Editor
Ferro! B. Starks Associate Editor
ON YOUR COVER Skyline of Dallas, Texas, with Dallas Memorial Auditoriurn (the Dome Building) in foreground. The Dome Building will be the site of all Zeta meetings and the public meeting of Zeta and Sigma.
J\HCIION DEADl.lNE FOH
lVT l ,DlTION 1
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The An-hon is publislwtl twic )'('arly, April and D comber, by Z ta Phi Bela Sorority, lnc., ut its publication office: 1888 Vv. J ficrson !ll\'ll., Los t\ngt•l<'s 18, Calif. Subscription rate: $2.50 por yeur.
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P,\GE ONE
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.i.: :JJ,,e THE NEW YEAR As MEHHY and bright as the season w celebrate, in a design of dramatic simplicity, with expectancy, joy or grief, we face a New Year not with complacency, regrets or promises assured us. But, we face it with renewed vows, r cognizing the concepts of others, attempting to create a fellowship in which harriers of race, nationality, education and soda! status are broken down in the pursuit of the common objective of a hcttcr life for all.
TIIE SPIRIT OF GIVING "ZETA'S BUILDING DRIVE" Which is more blessed-to give or to receive? As we approach this Yuletide Season, we arc reminded of the "Spirit of Giving." There is, or should b , a wonderful joy that comes from giving. The urgency of these times makes it necessary [or us Lo give-to give of ourselves, of our experiences, of our concern for one another, of our hopes and aspirations for the role we might play in the planning and developing of a strong organization. So often we r ccivc much more than we give. As Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority many of us have been given not only the priceless gifts of understanding and fellowship for ourselves, but as members of thi · gr at organization, Zeta, we each can and will share in the gifts other Sorors have brought toward the fulfillment of our Building Drive. Yes, we have given of ourselves and our resources, and likewise we have received. 'Which would you say is more blessed? "Giving, or Rec iving?" LET US ALL GIVE TO ZETA'S BUILD! C DRIVE .. This is the time, while we arc all in the spirit of giving. NEWS HERE A D THERE ... In this political age of international cynicisms, distr ist, and fear it is both heartening and refreshing to read n ws of our Sorors und friends. Therefore, we shall bring to you some happenings o[ interest in the realm of Z .ta. CHAPTER TID-BITS TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala.-Dr. Ivy Brooks, member of Alpha Xi Zeta Chapter, is away on leave from the VA Hospital, at Tuskegee, to do further study in Radiology in cw York and New Jersey. Dr. Brooks is a graduate of M ihurry Medical College and has completed one year of residency in Iludiology al VA Hospital, Tuskegee. Soror M ildrcd S. Bunton, Chief Dietitian at Frc xlman Hospital, Howard University, was n recent visitor at Tuskegee Institute. During her stay she was Icted dinner gu -st of Mr. and Mrs, Frank A. Davis. Soror Davis is newly elected busileus of Alpha Xi ZPta Chapter. BAY A f\EA (Calif.)-Sumnwr found many sorors vucuuoninL:( in various places. Sorer Mary Ruth Powell und spous · trekki-cl clown Mexico-way to M(•,ieo City and were there during the curthqunkc; Sorer Ola vlowa rd, huvba nd, and sons toured the East and brought back slicks .uul photogruph« which lht-y mad«. Soror Charlotte Chambliss attended the National Educution Association's Convention in lht· East, then rt-tur m-c] l1011H· nccompunyinu her rnother to tll(' Pacific Northwes]. Sorer Ida The-riul and \lary Theriot \Villiams cumpvcl out in tht' Yost-miuVal!(•y, along with thdr lamilit·s. Soror En111 1.1 C. Clyn11 a11d spouse· rd11nwcl to tlic·ir ho111du,\11, Baton Hou!,(l', La., via ChiJ.ILLIAN FENTBESS
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r/olebook eago, Ill. and St. Louis. Mo. A signal honor has come lo Soror Billye Dunlap in that she was re<:cntly c!cclcd National Basileus of' Alpha Chi Phi Oi1lcga (Bc,tuticians) Sorority. Joining Soror Emma Glynn as life members nrc Sorors Mary Huth Powell, Gertrud \i\lillian,s and Naomi Williams. The wclco111 · mat was laid out l'or Soror Violet Lon~. l'ormcr anti-basilcus of l'appa Alpha Chapt 'r, Teachers College, Washington, D. C., and pres ·ntly third grade k,tcher al Lafayclle Elementary School, Onkland, Calif'. Soror Junnitn \i\linston hns also rcinstaL •d. z la's Annunl formal was held l•'riday, Novclllhcr l, 19.57, in the Crystal Hoom, I lotcl Lc:1mington, Oakland, Cali I'. NEW HOCIIELLE, . Y.-Thc lawn of Jay M,1nor was a steno mcrri111cnl and beauty when Garnrna Xi Zeta Chapll'r pres •nt cl its Arsl PRE-INDIA SUMMER HE VIEW Septc'rnbcr 14th for the b •ncfil or the AAC.P. Tlw lalesl in fashions were shc;wn and Lh ·re was 1'1111 galore. \i\lith Sorors 'velyn B. llunt, bnsilcus; Augusta B. Turner, chairni.rn; and Louis(' Sills, co-c.:hairman, the affair must have been a huge financial suc<.:l'SS. CORPUS CllHISTI, T(·xas.-Ga111ma Alpha :Zeta Chapter, sponsors of· om· of' the divisions of the 111dropolilan area of Llw United Fund, having as its goal $,500.00, was succcssl'ul in raising $740.00 with Basi.lcus Emily B. I lic;ks as captain and Zeta Amic;a assisting. The chapler c;onlinn(•s lo help llw needy on Thanksgiving and Christmas with bo,cs of groc; •rit•s containing the many items a l'aniily of need toukl appreciate. Sorors att nding Lhc 19,57 Zeta Boul' frnm Corpus Christi arc Emily B. llicks, bnsilcus; llclcn . Carlin', Nina C. Jordan, Mattie B. Kenyon, Alli· J. Pills and Hoxie D. Byrd. LOS ANGE ES, Calif.-Sorors of Alpha l'si Zeta Chapter were quite busy this past Sumnwr ·nlcrlaining visiting Sorors. One great surprise and pleasure was lo have o,w of Zcln's founders, Soror Fannie P. ,,\/alts, of Brooklyn, New York. She call\<' oul lo visit her son and lo bring her grandson for an exlc·ndl'd visit with his father. Other Sorors whos(• pre~Pncc in L. A. was also enjoy:1blc and who wcr t·nlcrlaim•d along with Soror Walls w •r, Erma Roclrigul'Z, Tampa, Fla.; Ann Gordon, Alaska; Tornmiscne Oliv •r, Wushington; Dorothy vVilli:111,s, i'('lharn, , Y.; l'atricia Woods, B,1ltimore, 1cl.; Sadit' Fcrnanckz, Ca1ndt•n, J ., and m,1ny olhers whose names W(' failed lo gl'l or j11sl hacl th• privil •ge of talking Lo on lhl' 'pho1w. With Alpha Pl1i Alpha nncl ls.appa Alpha Psi J,'ratC"rnili<•s invading the Angel City during the 111011th of August ror th<"ir respective contlnv(•S lh('re Wt'rl' I ·sliliti(•s galorl'. O1w oulslnnding event was the CIIAMl'AC E Sll' gin•n by local Zl'las and Signias which stoic Llw show from all (•nlntaining Cr(•l'k organizations. ll was simply lahnlousl Tt is wonderfnl lo n'l'('l\'t' sornt' of )"Oil!" flow('l"s while· li1·i11g. This was thl' thinking ol Sorors \ 1 ilclr<·cl C. lloont•, l'acifk lkgionnl Dir<·l'tor, nncl Lillian J. l•\·nln•ss, '\:alional nlapokritis, whvn thl'y Wl'fl' honon·cl and grC"ail) surpris('cl ,1l lh<·ir last ehap ter nwt'ling of Alpha l'si Zda. A IH,,1111 il11ll, dt•(·on1t1·d <·ak,• with thl'ir ntlllH'S inseril)('cl and a gorg1·m1s j(-ll'l'lry <·m,·111hl1· lo rnth W ('f(' pr<"scnll'd tlwm lor Lhdr faithf11l and 1111tiri11g s1·r 1 il'('S r!'ncil'rt'cl Zda. This n·,·0µ11ition 11as slul\\ 11 holli Sornrs upon ti!(' <·1·c· of tlwir dqiarlml· for llw l!J;i, 1),dl,ts Boul<•,
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NEW LIFE;
EW OLOOD
\Ir. and \lrs. Joh1111i(· \\'(•(·111(·s \\'(•1,· 1111' prn11d p,\l"' 11ts ol a lmiml'ing, [l('allh) ho\' in i\p,il of this \'1•ar. Sow1 l.i·ni< 1,1 Co11ti111l<'d 011 Pag<' 50
TJIE \HCflO\-DECli::---1Br•:n, lfJ0i
A Message from the Grand Basileus -Dr. Deborah C. Partridge
Revitalizing Our National Project PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Several years ago we of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority chose as our national project a very pressing and challenging goal, "Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinqu ncy." We were conscious of the many ramifications of such a complex problem and realized that there is not a single cause nor can there be a single cure. We know that its roots are deeply embedded in the nature of the society in which our youth are developing and such societal ills leave their marks on the functioning of all who live in its midst - young and old alike. Psychologists have demonstrated the powerful influence of society upon the development of the intricate interaction of man and his society. Donald Block has told us that we "must look on delinq iency as an interaction between people, rnthcr than as a phenomenon occuring principally in a person." Sociologists believe that th best way to avert juvenile delinquency is to prevent it by raising the morale of the whole community. Ilcnce in every definition of juvenile delinquency we find it impossible to separate the action from the social milieu in which the behavior takes place. In his most concise definition, Good notes that the juvenile delinquent is "Any child or youth whose conduct deviates sufficiently from normal social usage to warrant his being considered a menace to himself, to his [ulure interests, or to society itself." Realizing this fact, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority pledged itself through its college-trained women to do all it could to help youth find itself and thereby prevent juvenile delinquency. Our Boule theme is dedicated to this goal. Our concern must be for all youth, in all areas of the country, in all walks of life. We know that we must consider the social, economic, educational, and vocational aspects or living-all aspects of lifr. The crimp rate is on the increase. Its youthful counterpart reflects the general condition of om society. As our population increases, the base of probable error multiplies and we find ourselves in a seemingly never-ending maze. Almost ten years ago in writing of juvenile delinquency, Dr. Martha Eliot, then th' Chief of the Children Bureau, wrote: Modern Medical Science has long since dcvcloped beyond th' stag<' in which only the surface indications, or symptoms, of an ailment are tn-alcd. The physician of today probes for the underlying cause of cl iscuse. Munif'cstution of the many complex forms of socia I maladjustment among ch ildrcn and youth which has been stamped with the term, 'juvenile delinquency,' should he recognized as a symptom of social and emotional illness. We can attack if efkctiv('ly only by searching 011l and correcting the basic Iluws in adult social practices which l(•m e the yorn1g<'r gvn('ralion a prey lo the social ill1wss that result in what is called juvenile dclinqu<•ncy. Today we moot the problems of youth by scicntificall) c•,·al11ali11g many inl('rr('lated causes through Tim \HCIION-DECEMimH, HJ57
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DR. DEBORAH CANNON PARTRIDGE
the study of the entire physical organism, the mental equipment, the total social milieu, the emotional factors. We view the whole child in the whole community. J istice John Warren Hill, presiding Justice of the New York City Children's Court, has aptly said, "The best protection society has, as far as the juvenile delinquent is concerned, is prevention." Prevention is the keynote. Let us put our greatest energies in this direction. But, if we must look to treatment let us remember that the best results occur when the individual assumes responsibility for his deeds. We cannot cuddle youth and overprotect him and at the same time expect mature behavior which is self-motivated and self-directed. Perhaps the pivotal agency in a unified community child-welfare program is the school. It reaches practically all children at a relatively early period of their growth. If it succeeds in helping them to develop integrated, personalities, healthful habits, attitudes, and interests, and a sense of civic responsibility, it has won a major battle in the prevention of delinquency. As Richard Clendenen has pointed out, "Schools could be the Geiger counter for the early detection of children with serious problems." If the school is to reach its desired goal in its program of prevention and control of juvenile delinquency, certain essential characteristics arc necessary: l. There should be a qualified staff of teachers. They should be recruited on the basis of interest in children and capacity to help them, and on the basis of g neral and specific skills acquired through various professional training programs. 2. Pupil personnel services for early identification, refcrral, scr cuing diagnosis, and treatment should be provided and utilized. Such services Continued on Page 34 PAGE TIIHEE
Welcome! Boule Delegates By MARIAN DILLARD Boule Marshal
MARIA
DILLARD
ALPHA CHI ZETA TELLS NEWS OF ITS SORORS Beaumont, Tcxas=-Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter lakes pride in publicizing pertinent news among its Sorors.
Basilcus Pasbcrry attended the Board of Trustees Conference at Lake J uncaluska, orth Carolina. She was elected to the Board of Trustees of Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, by the General Assembly of- the Presbyterian Church, U.S. Sh: will serve on this Board for three years. The Sorority honored little "Zee Ike," .vrmaye De \ferle Osborne with a baby shower. She is the daughter of Sorer Dorris Osborne. The chapter had a successful financial drive, Soror Lettie l ladnatt won a free trip to the Houic, a~ a token for huv i11g raised the largest sum of money. \Ve congratulate Soror Admonia Eugene, who retired from the teaching profession on \1ay :31, H.J,'57 for her long term of service and for a job wel I clone. She will be missed for a long tim« by her former co-workers.
Soror Audry Como, speech therapist in Port Arthur, Texas, was initiatr-d into the Si1.;111a \lpha Eta national oruanizatiou for Speech and Il('ari11g Therapists of mcrica, whil« attending the 11iH'rsil} of Denver. Sorell' Como did gradualC' work in vudiolouy and Speech Pathology al the uni\('rsity. During the surruner. Soror Barnes motored lo Chicago and then to San Francisco, Calif, Sorer I I 1111l visited relatives in California and Soror Tatum visited P \CE FOUll
On behalf of the Sorors in Kappa Zeta Chapter I am happy to welcome you. All of us who live and work in Dallas are honored by your presence. Dallas _is a growing city. It offers a clean, sparkling skyline, fashionable stores, aggr issive citizenship and growing diversified business opportunities. Visitors hnd what they arc looking for in the grca+, ever-expanding Dallas. Some of the high spots you would like to see in Dallas: Southern Methodist University (S!\[U), located in suburban University Park, about six miles from downtown, is well known for its school of theology, Business Administration, Law, Music and Engineering. Dallas Love Field is rated a· one of the five finest Airports in the nation, with more than 200 daily scheduled Airline Flights. Fair Park, the home grounds of the Texas State Fair, covers 187 acres and offers a wide variety of amusement, entertainment and educational building. Marsalis Park Zoo, located in th' Oak Cliff s ction of Dallas, in a setting of _rngg<•d, natural terrain, th<' zoo occupies ,54 acres of natural wooded area and shelters over 125 species each of birds and mammals. Its total population is more than 600 animals. Downtown Dallas offers a host of opportunities, ra111.;ing I' rom the tiny log cabin, which served as Dallas first home, to modern sky-scraping Hotels, Banks, and Office Buildings. As the fashion center of the gr('Ul Southwest, Dallas delights the shopper with a wide variety of Department Stores and Specially Shops. The newly complct ,d \kmorial Auditorium, with modern and convenient convention halls is our headq unrtcrs. The climate is dry, temperate and healthful, We an· mighty proud lo have you come to Dallas. I sincerely hope that your stay will be pleasant and that you will take home with you memories that will ever ubidc witl, you and remind you of om beautiful, busy aud growing city. relatives in Clcv-Innd, Ohio and Washington, D.C. Sorer Mildred Gordon was married and Soror Hudson has lransf('rr('d to this chapter from Orange, Texas. Soror t\1arlha Johnson has worked very hard i11 oni;anizing th(' A111icac Club. DelPgal('S lo th<' Boule are Basil('us Hasberry a11d Soror Tatum, with Sornrs Como and Ilaclnall SC'rving as altcrna[('S.
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National Zeta Scholarships By DR. ANNE W. JOH.DAN 2ncl Anti-Basileus Scholarships arc one of the most vital aspects ~f the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority program, on the local, regional, and national levels. Hundreds of young people throughout the nation are helped by these grants. The sorority feels a strong compulsion to__ do e~en more in this regard, as there arc at least five times tl c request for each grant. . In an effort to alleviate the problems of appropriating the funds in the most Ilectivo way, the National Scholarship Committee, chaired by the Second A~1t1Basileus, submitted to the Ex cutivc l~oard Meeting, December 1956 the policies for grantmg of scholarships. The policic_s as approved c~rc as follows:
A. Policies on National Scholarships: l. Con plctc filing for a National . Scholarsh~p includ s (and should be clone at least six months m advance of the time it is to be used): a. The National Scholarship form (to be secured from th, Second Anti-Basilcus). . b. Approval by the Executive Secretary for sorority status. c. Letters of rccorn 111 ndations from their (1) college; (2) communi_ty and (-'3) own chapter. cl. Transcript ol college work. e. Three application pictures. f. Approval of Grand Basilcus, 2. In general, scholarship grants to undergraduates arc to be limited to $250.00 so as to permit more sorors to benefit from the fund. 3. The limit Oil grants to graduate sorors completing their work on the upper level or professional training will be $,500.00. 4. The $1000.00 ancy B. McGhcc Fellowship will be awarded 011ly lo sorors who evidence unusual promise in their chosen fi ,ld and have exemplified definite service lo the Sorority. This fellowship may he awarded only once in any given year without renewal. ,5. Scholarship or Fellowship grants arc awarded to sorors studying in full time residence only. 6. A nominal grant to he determined by the Scholarship Committee is lo be available for special grants to persons of unusual achievem_cnt who ar~ 11011-Zetas. 7. Any renewals must receive the special attention or the Grand Basilcus, Second Anti-Busi lcus and Tami as. Furthermore, the renewal request must justify the grant. Care is exercised lest an undesirable preccden l rcsu I l.
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be limited to a sum not in excess of $2000.000 per year. For the 1957 Boule, the national Scholarship Committee chairman will compile data from forms sent to the various chapters and regions so that a composite picture of Zeta scholarships and fellowships can be seen. This should have real significance to all concerned. The sorority can provide a real service to the young p .ople in its several communities by finding ~mt where scholarships are available. Good Housekeepmg Magazine for Sept mbcr, 1957, carri d a clearly outlined story of scholarships and the qualifications for them. The Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New I ersey, offers a "non-profit, flexible program of counsel, assistance, administration" as a national service for corporate scholarship programs. The National Scholarship Service and Fund For Negro Students, 6 E. 82nd St., New York City, assists gifted college students. Scholarships and fellowships awarded for 19.57 through June, 1958, are as follows: Soror Issie Shelton received the $1000.00 Nancy B. McGhee Fellowship to continue her study at Boston University Law School. Soror Mary Ann Tuggle, previous grantee of the McGhee Fellowship, was awarded a $500.00 renewal
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10. 1 n accordance with current practices in h ig rcr cducat ion, the age limit for fellowship or scholarship ,:?;rants is :15 years of' age and un_<kr.. . l l. Cra11lt'<'S arc ('\pc<.frcl lo I ilt- with the 2nd AntiBasilcus a bouuficl« periodic report of ncadcmic v;ress and ndditionul aohicvenu-nt within the year for which thC' grant was made. . J2. A chapter may haw only 01H' sorer holclrng a national scholarship at lhr- s,llllt' lime.
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grant at the Iloward Univer1ssm SHELTON sity Medical School for the 1957-58 school year. Soror Inez Boddy, sponsor of Chi Beta Chapter, was the recipient of one of the $500.00 grants to sorors in the completion stage of their doctorate degrees. Soror Boddy will receivc the Ph.D. cl gree in Audio Continued on Page 30 PAGE FIVE
PACIFIC COAST ZETAS HOLD REGIONAL MEET IN PHOENIX
Pacific Region closes Regional meet held in Phoenix, Arizona ov~r Labor ~ay weekend, with worship services at First Jnsti2 tu~ional Baptist Church. The Rev. A. C. Kendricks, pastor, receives token lrom Soror Margaret Reeder of the host chapter Delta Gamma Zeta, while Regionol Director Mildred C. Boone'. at left, and delegates look on.
By FRA CES L. HOLLIS, Delegate (Associate Editor) Using the theme "Exploring and Analyzing Zeta's Leadership in the Pacific Region with Stress on Developing More Leadership to fret the c eds of Youth ln This Changing Era Of Integration," the members of the Pacific Hc,gion held their 1957 meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. The meetings were held at Tanner A.M.E. Church. Sorer Eva ealcy, Crammatcus of Delta Gamma Zeta (the hostess chapter), presided over the> first session on Saturday, August :31. Crcetings were extended by Soror Margaret Reeder, Bnsileus of Delta Gamma Zeta Chapter; Soror ~lildrcd Boone, Pacific Regional Director, and the delegates, A letter from Sorer Lillian J. Fentress, Autapokritis, was read expressing her regret at not being able to attend the meeting and a wish for the success of the meeting. The second session com cned after a coflee break with Soror \[argarl't Hecdcr presiding. lkgio11al reports were giqm at this session ln Sorell' uomi Williams, Associate Ht•gional Dircctor. Sorer Certrudc Williams, lkgioual Secretary and Sorer Mary Huth
Powel 1, Regional Trcasu rcr. All of the rcgionul officers arc to be commended for the wonderful jobs they are doing. The third session began after a lovely, informal luncheon where everyone was able to become better '.1cq1~ai11_ted. This session was ch-voted to a truly inspirational report from the Ikgional Director and to meetings of the , arious committees. 011 the first evening we met for an informal hauquot, followed hy a very gay party gi\·c·11 by the members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The final session was hcld Sunday morning to sum 11p the 11wdi11g and select regional officers. Lutc-r, tlnentire hotly worsluppcd at lhc First l11stit11tional Haptist Church where the·) were present .cl hy Sorer \largan•t H x-dcr and wr-icomcd by Hcv. A. G. K( ,1• chicks. Al rive' o'clock S1111da) c,c11i11g, a panel discussion was held lo discuss "The Pre·, ention ancl Control or Ju,enil(' lkli11q1H't1C:)." Th<' pane·] mernlwrs i11l'ludcd Cor1ti111wcl on Pagc t.5
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The Greek Community and the Individual By DR. MAGGIE B. DANIEL First Anti-Basileus Many have wondered about an appreciation of the finer values in Greek organizations. Many have asked why persons are anxious to become Greeks. As we view the development of Greek Letter organizations in our American colleg 'S today, we are aware that the first of this group chose Greek for its name, Phi Beta Kappa. Years ago a knowledge of Greek and Latin was the sign of the scholar; hence our concern that applicants to Greek letter organizations have suitable scholarship. Some, in an effort to define a Greek, believe that it means living in an "ivory tower" or a "palace" and looking down into the "vale below." Others are foolish enough to be literal about the matter of the "Greek" and the "barbarian," in that they feel that as "Greeks," they should not associate with "barbarians," as it were. With such veiled interpretations that we have about ourselves as Greeks, it might be feasible to re-appraise ourselves as we think of the finer values that Greek organizations should have. In re-evaluating Greek organizations in light of our present day probl 'ms in our microcosm, let us give some attention to possible solutions. Today, we stand on the eve, and it is a troublesome eve of an era of great cooncration between the races. What must we as "Greeks" propose for ourselves? If th 're were a Greek community, what would be our offerings to the individual who wants to settle permanently in it? What would be our obligation to him? One cannot forget that these arc times of uncertainty. TIH'se arc times of fear and suspicion. Times like these should call forth the best of the individual, for there arises the necessity for the human being to assert his dignity and show his courage in rising above the level of craven beliefs. This is the type of individual who would look to the Greek community for ref ug('. Who is he? He can best be defined by Kahil Cibran in The Prophet when h(' said: " nd n woman held t1 babe against her bosom, said, Speak lo us of .hildrcn. ncl He said: 'Your Children are not your Chi) lrcn. They are th sons and daughters of I .ile' longing for itself." They come through you but not from you. And though they arc with you they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts For they have their own thoughts." "For they have' their own thoughts." Thus the individual who seeks the realm of the esoteric Greek community challenges it from the beginning. In cognizance of this challenge there should be a reckoning of three important threads in the individual's life: a recognition of personality in every human being; an appreciation of creativity in every b 'ing; and a utilization of these traits so that the individual may
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best serve his fellow man. Should the Greek community accept this individual, it now becomes its function to play upon and shape the thoughts of the individual by giving him the necessary accoutrements for his education so that he will have some degree of security; by providing for him a deeper meaning of freedom; and by interpreting for him the meaning of love with the hope that he will use it in serving mankind best. The individual must become intelligent for his important role in the Greek community. His intellectual curiosity should be characterized by the reading of good literature, interest in dramatics, music and art, by an acquaintance with text books, by his own curiosity, his ability to explain and understand. He must become a thinker, he must cope with ideas and thoughts, and abstractions. In our search for educational opportunity, we do so with hope that freedom should be the essential purpose of education, and to those of us who teach, no matter what we teach or whom we teach, education for freedom must be the ultimate objective. One normally considers education as a common place of democratic faith, and that it is indispensable to the maintenanc and growth of freedom of thought, faith, enterprise and association. Thus the social role of education in a democratic society should insure equal liberty and equal opportunity to differing individuals and groups, and should redirect forces, men and events, as they tend to strengthen their liberties. As we think of this individual who comes into our Greek community, we must apprise him with the belief that intellectual bearing is the basic necessity for citizens in a free world so that they can make proper decisions for themselves. With the necessary intellectual background provided for his security, the individual in the Greek Community is prepared to Continued on Page 38
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Tau Zeta, Only Greek Body in County, Reveals Calendar Quincy, Fla.-Tau Zeta of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority "".'hie~ is at present the only Greek Letter Organizahon m the county, shines brightly in Quincy, Florida, and vicinity as the members their Amicae and their Zetarettes continue to hold' high the ban;1er of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. We celebrated Founders Day with worship service at Arnette Chapel Church, and Finer Womanhood Week wi~h the following activities: visited the hospital and earned flowers; and entertained at a "Chat and Chew" Hour at the Carter-Parramore High School at which time other Greeks and friends joined us in a panel discussion on the subject, "The Hole of Greek Letter Organizations in Our Local Community." Also, at this affair we presented to each school in tlu: county a donation of money for a subscription to some magazine. We closed our celebration with worship service at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church at which tirnc Soror Irene Matthews, our assistant associate director, was our guest speaker. Radiant as always in speech and manner, Soror \latthews snoke 011 the subject, "Building a Better World for Humanity." She was introduced and presented a corsage of the sorority
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Thcs~ a~e members of the Amicnc of Tnu Zeta Chapter, Quincy, I< loridn. Front row seated, left Lo ri-zht Friends Irene Bell 1':(abel P!Llman and Thelma Powell. Bac'k :ow standing, left t~ right, Friends Hazel Wells, Florence Brown Bessie Quarterrnan and Katie Baker. Nol shown in picture ~re Friends Katuri; ·quire, Irene Pringley, Sadie C. Swntzic, Corrie C. Cogmon, Gertrude Moody, and Mammie Bradwell.
flower by Soror Bettye D. Bryant. A[tt•r the message, the following presentations were made: "Couple of the Year," Mr. and Mrs. [ones, presented by Soror Huth Hobinson; "Woman of the Year" presented by Sorer Alice ~I. Jackson; and "Teen-ager of the Year," Willa Jean Tribue, presented by Soror Huby G. Francis. At the close of the service, we assen bled in the reading room of the church for renewal of pledge. As Tau Zeta continues to grow, we do i'el'I that much of tho success of our chapter is clue to the loyal support which w(• are l)('i11g give11 hy our Amicac. 111 addition to the splendid assistanc« which these fi11(' ladies gave us as we attempted lo sponsor our first "Blue Revue," these ladies also helped to keep the name of Zeta ri11gi11g in tlw ears of the public as they sponsored the following summer activities in the interest of the prcveutiou and control of juvenile- dclinq11c11cy: .. April Showers" (clothing for the needy); showed educational films lo "tc<·n-ngt•rs," parents and frie11ds; ga\'e monc} and s11ppli(•s lo the Vucntion Bible Schools of th(• c:0U11ty, and hchl a Co11li1111c•d on Page 33 Tl IE AHCfIO -DECE\IHIW. 1957
"Grand" Speaks at Nu Zeta Founders' Day Observance Knoxville, Tc1111.-Nu Zeta Chapter observed Founder's Day January 20, 1957 at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The guest speaker for the occasion was Grand Hastlcus Deborah Partridge. Sorer Partridge arrived in Knoxville at 2:00 p.rn. Saturday, January 19. A motorcade of Sorors escorted her lo the home of Sorer Josic Edmonds, where she was guest of honor al a buffet style luncheon. The well attended luncheon was a delightful and colorful affair. The sorority colors of blue and white were carried out in decor and food selections. The buffet table was covered with antique lace cloth. The center-piece was a beautiful arrangement of blue and white carnations. Soror Sara Flagg, basilcus of Nu Zeta Chapter, presided on Sunday. Soror Fannie C. Clay, the [ouudcr of the local chapter, was honored. After giving a hric] talk concerning Sorer Clay's gc'nuine interest and love for Zeta, Sorer Alta McCk1la11 presented her a lovely orchid from the chapter. Sorer Anette Lawrence presented the guest speaker, Dr. Deborah Partridge, grand basileus of Zeta Phi lkla Sorority, lnc., Queens College, Brooklyn, New York. The Phi Sigmn Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity presented Dr. Partridge an orchid. The stimulating address was enjoyed by all. The reception was at the home of Sorer Mary Ellen [ones. Many guests apprc .iatcd the opportunity to Ir-llowship with our attractive, vivacious Gran cl Husilcus, Dr. Deborah C. Partridge.
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In the Memphis Zeta Amicae baby contest, winners and their proud mothers, seated left to right, Mrs. Rosetta Clark, Amieae vice president; Mrs. Harold Osborne and second prize winner, Michael; Mrs. Delores Calhan, Zeta sorer, and first prize winner, Gwendolyn; Mrs. Callie Harmon and third prize winner, Randolph. Standing, left to right, Mrs. R. V. Brown, mother of Sorer Mattye B. Tyus; Mrs. Eva Hamilton, Mrs. Hilda Helm, treasurer; Mrs. Ellen Callian, secretary and Delta Sigma Theta "Mother of the Year" and also mother of Soror Gloria Calhan, Mrs. Joy Horne, Mrs. Nellie Osborne and Mrs. Katie Pope. Mrs. Annie L. Higgins, Amicae president, was ill and unable to atlend the program.
ZETA AMICAE OF MEMPHIS IN MOTHER'S DAY FETE Memphis, Tenn.-Thc Memphis Amicae climaxed its annual Baby Contest with a brilliant tea at the well-appointed Twinn Street residence of Mrs. Joy J Iornc, mother of Soror Nani Ice II. Banks. Mrs. Rosetta Clark, vice-president and mother of Soror Evelyn C. Tucker, presented a $100 donation to the Sorority's Eyeglass Project. Soror Gloria Calhan, Alpha Eta Zeta Basileus, Sorer Gloria Callian, Alpha Eta Zeta Basileus, graciously accepted the donation while Soror Shirley Sommerville, chapter Amicac sponsor, looked on. During this annual Mother's Day Tea, sorors and Arnicac exchange gifts by selection of mothers and daughters. Both groups entertain alternately, with the Sorority program and refreshments one year and the Amicac the next. A fine relationship exists between these mothers, other relatives and friends of
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Great Need for Building Human Relations -- Batson By LOUISE BATSON Director of Public Relations
LOUISE BATSO Director of Public Relations
Alpha Eta Zeta to Present Annual 'Holiday On Ice' Memphis, Tenn.-Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter will present the second annual "Holiday On Ice" production, Sunday, March 9, 1958, at spacious Ellis Auditorium. Much praise has been lavished on the chapter for this outstanding cultural opportunity afforded Mernphians and the Mid-South. Sorer Carlotta Stewart is again the very capable general chairman with the entire chapter membership busily engaged with plans for a mammoth success. Academic achievement during the summer: oror Lucile Ilansborough, only cgro elementary .upervisor of Memphis City schools, was the recipient o fher Master's Degree from Columbia University. Soror Dovie Burnley, elementary principal, was awarded the Master of Education Degree at Tuskegee. Others who pursued graduate study arc elementary principal Frankie Cash, at Tennessee State, and Carlotta towart, again at the University of Michigan. Extensive travelers this summer included: Soror Marguerite Cox, epistoleus, who attended a family wedding and graduation in Berkeley, Calif. Utoka Quarles aagin spent time with relatives in Los Angeles, while Mabel Hudson toured from Mammoth Cave, Ky., and points between to New York. Mauddean Thompson Seward, active in Baptist circles, again was elected the recording secretary of the Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to the ational Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc., in Louisville, Ky., in September and has been appointed by Dr. annie Helen Burroughs, the presdent, to be one of the r iprcscntntives of the Woman's Convention to the Baptist World llianco Second Congress in Toronto, Canada, ovcmber 5-6. She has filled sneaking engagements over the country and attended all of her national meetings. Maggie B. Daniels, First Anti-Basil ms, attended the chapter in June meeting at the Sardis Dam Cabin of
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As we once more meet to see how we can better further the ideals of our Sisterhood, I would like to first extend to you the warmest season's greetings, and wish for each of you in the corning year the happiest period in life and the greatest achievements of your ambition. May our Almighty Father guide us all and bless us all. As we pause to take some stock of our achievements, may I congratulate you for the progress made in your local papers in publishing Zeta news. It has indeed been heartening. As we glance toward the future, however, there seems to be great need in building HUMAN HELATIONS among ourselves, and in really stressing our bonds of sisterly relationship. These s cm to be the qualities by which we are judged mostly by the public. What are you doing to help the ACTUAL growth of YOUH chapter? Arc you giving to your Sorority your talents fr cly for its advancement? Arc you laying aside AT ALL times YOUR personal fe slings for the progress of YOUH Sorority? Have you influenced any persons of NOTE to join your Sorority? W11at have you done for its growth in QUALITY, of which you and all Zetas can be proud? Have you used every opportunity to tell others of your program and ideals, and have YOU been a credit to your Sisterhood? Have you helped your local chapt r in .very way? These arc the things that make others want to be a part of you; the qualities which demand respect and admiration. lf our answer is yes, then we need no longer ask questions as to the growth and progress of Zeta. Let us make this year a banner y iar by consolidating and cons •rving th' worthwhile efforts, of furthering om aims, to bring about better group relationship and understanding in our homes, in our Sisterhood, in our church, in our community, in our nation, and in the world. Let it be a year of' PUBLIC HELATLO for the growth and progress of our Zeta Phi Beta dear. Carlotta Stewart in Mississippi while guest of l Inzol Pyles i11 Memphis. Ova Brooks of Los Angeles and elsewhere, presently employed at E. II. Crump Hospital, and Cleo S. Waller of Tuskegee, commercial borne' economist for Mother's Best Flour, visited the October meeting at Hotel Orleans. Sorer Brooks had previously met several or the sorors at her delightful July birthday cr lcbrution. The National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers Convention at Fisk University, nshville, Tcnu., J unc l.'5-19, found Bernice' . E. Callaway, micac Affairs director and State P-TA program chairman, in attendance. She delighted in seeing other sorors in attendance as well as those in summer sch ol al Fisk and Tennessee State. Pi Zeta sorors pr 'S<'nted her a lovely gift during a get-together at th' palatial home of Elma G. Check.
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Memphis Soror Bertha Ray Shares Vassar Experiences By BERTHA P. RAY I am happy to have the opportunity to share my experience at the Vassar Summer Institute at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., because of the variety and richness of this exp rience and remembering that my summer adventure was a joint one. Vassar College is located in New York State's Hudson Hivcr Valley, at the foothills of the picturesque Catskill mountains of the Hip Van Winkle legend. The Summer Institute is a school where professionals and parents gather from all over the U. S. and abroad to study and exchange notes about family and community living and problems of contemporary education. Foreign f amilics were from Bombay, India, Dunbartsonshirc, Scotland and Haute-Loire, France. Many of those studying at the Institute enrolled their children at the Children's school where youngsters from 4-12 years lived apart from their parents and pursued their own programs. The Children's school which serves as an observation opportunity for prospective and experienced teachers and adults who are especially interested in child car • and teaching helped deepen my knowledge in particular areas of the modern school. Miss Eveline Omwake, director of the Nursery school, assistant professor in the Child Study Center, Yale University and director of the Children's school, mack it possible for me to have a part-time appointment in the Children's school to observe directly with one aspect of the Children's program. The Institute experience in conducting n 24-hour program for children has resulted in children's community which offers satisfaction and security to children. They are enabled to enjoy th, experience of living away from home with children their own age without losing the basic security of family life. No doubt, the opportunity to visit Hyde Park, West Point, Wiltwyck school, cw York City and the U. N.
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The Zeta-Sigma Regional Conference (Eastern Region) convened May 4, 5, 6, 1957 in Haleigh, N. C. Front row, left to right: · Soror Sallye Coleman, associate director; Soror Irma B. Thompson, director, National Project; Sorer Hall, associate director, Atlantic Region; Soror Susie E. Miles, national Tamias, Soror Louise Batson, national public relations; Soror Nora Evans Lockhart, director of Eastern Region; Soror Nancy B. McGhee, chairman, national board; Soror Mary E. Carnage, basileus, local chapter; And Brother Joe C. Duncan, regional director.
and Picasso exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art was an education in itself. The highlight of the trip to New York City was a tour to the U. N. headquarters. We were conducted to Conference Room for a meeting with Ambassador Lall, chief of the Permanent Mission of India to the U. N. We attended a meeting on Committee on Southwest Africa and a Report on Non-Self Governing Territories. Then it was back to Vassar and the remainder of the wonderful life enjoyed there and the enriching opportunities for small discussion groups and for individual conferences. I had the opportunity to serve on a steering committtee for my class in Community Organization. · Other evenings were full of lectures by Mrs. Frankl in D. Roosevelt, who spoke on "Children Round the World"; Dr. Margaret Mead, anthropologist, who spoke on "Education For A Change"; Dr. H. N. MacCracken, president emeritus, Vassar College; a reception given by the president; Miss Sarah Gibson Blanding's organ recitals, record concerts, poetry readings, films, square dancing and the usual gatherings that are reminiscent of college bull sessions, which is just one more method of learning and sharing and gaining in understanding. I could ramble on forever. I can only say - There wasn't enough time in the day, to talk, to absorb. lt was wonderful to appreciate others' points of view, whether or not we agreed with them. I was constantly involved and stimulated rather than a detached observer. This called for effort ... but this was as I chose it to be. Again, my dear Sorors, I am delighted to share the special opportunities which were offered rne.
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'57 Year of Much Activity for Omicron Beta of Brooklyn Brooklyn, N. Y.-1957 has been a year of great activity for the Omicron Beta Chapter of Brooklyn. An appropriate start for a Zeta year is the celebration of Founders Day. Omicron Beta, together with the Metropolitan Chapters of New York and New Jersey, honored our Founders with a dinner. The following week the Archonians paid tribute, in song, to Attorney Hutson Lovell, First Vice President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, at a dinner given in his honor. A Valentine Dance was the project for February. The Chapter entertained its guest with a Charleston and Apache dance, followed by a fashion show emceed by Soror Lou Latoure - a very successful affair. The latter part of the month was devoted to Finer Womanhood. Omicron Beta sponsored a girl of the year at the annual joint program with D lta Alpha Zeta Chapter. March was the month to canvass for new members. Our rush parties yielded twelve pledges. The month of April was highlighted by a ictory for the Archonians who beat the lvys of the Alpha Mu Chapter of A.KA. by a score of fourteen to six at basketball. The Crescents of Beta Lambda and Alpha Delta Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma honored their little sisters with a party after the game. Quick change from racing across a gym to gliding across a ballroom as Omicron Beta tripped the light fantastic at the Coronation Ball sponsored by the Metropolitan Chapters of Zeta and Sigma. Sorors and Archonians sold chances for the Children's Day and Night Center, a non-profit establishment for needy children in Brooklyn. In May we celebrated with the other organizations, involved in this campaign, at a luncheon. The Archonians gave a Spring Festival at the home of Soror Julia Stitt (Delta Alpha Zeta), and the thirtieth of \fay was spent picnicing at the home of Soror Lillian Robinson of Staten Island. June was devoted to wedding bells, as Omicron Beta celebrated the marriages of three sorors: Victoria Cohen Hill,, Sheliah Gordon Hurd, and Theresa Brooks Lewis. A graduation dinner was given by Soror Louise Batson (Delta Alpha Zeta) for Sorors Millicent Henry. and Ramona Thompson who received B.S. and M.S. degrees respectively. Archonians feted Big Sisters at a fourth of July barbeque at the Long Island home of Little Sister Diane Randolf. In the month of August the former were put on probation and initiated after a week of unmentionable peril. September was orientation for the five eophytes. A going-away party was given for Omicron Beta's Basileus Sheliah Gordon Hurd, who now lives in the south. October brought plans for a rush party, pledge service, and a Fall Social to take place on the second of November. Along with these mer tioncd activities, volunteer service was clone at Saint John's Hospital as a11 Archonian community projc ct. PAGE TWELVE
BETTYE STEELE TUR ER Director, South Central Region and of Regional Directors
ALPHA XI ZETA IS CO-HOSTESS TO REGIONAL DIRECTORS WORKSHOP Tuskegee Institute, Ala.-The first workshop for Regional Directors was held at Tuskegee Institute, July 5-6, 1957. Sorors who attended the Workshop were housed with members of Alpha Xi Zeta Chapter. The Workshop was conducted by the Grand Basilcus=-Soror Deborah C. Patridge. Many social functions were held honoring this group. Among them were: A reception that was held in the Pine Room, Dorothy Hall. Members of the faculty and fellow Greeks were guests. A get-together with Sigmas was held at the home of Brother James II. Jackson; a closed breakfast for Zetas h ld at the home of Soror Sarah Locklair. The members of the South Central H gional Conference furnished the Hnai ccs to take care of expenses of th, Sorors in attendance at the Workshop.
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DIMES Attendants nt the First Regional Director, Workshop, July 5-7, 1957, at Tuskegee Institute, Aln., are shown in the top panel. From left, front row, arc Sorors Suaic 'liles, Tumins, Maggie Doniel, 1st Anti-Basileus, the Crnnd Buvileus: Irby, Crear Lakes; Peevy, Midwest, In the second row, from I ft, urc Crace Phillips, Southeast; Cruce juckson, Southern; Mildred Boone, Pacific Const; Borders, Atl1rntie; and Turner, South Central. In the center photo, Dr. Partridge i, sho" n speaking ul Town llnll for the University Women's Associution on the part education plays in the progrnm of delinquency. In the lower panel the Crnnd Busileus is shown with her students at Queen, College, Flushing, cw York.
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SOUTHERN REGIONAL HELD AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Corpus Christi, Texas-Gamma Alpha Zeta Chapter was host to the Annual Southern Regional Conference April 19-20, 1957, with our Regional Director, Soror Crace Jackson presiding. Some of the highlights were the presence of our Grand Basileus, Dr. Deborah C. Partridge who was our guest speaker; the Early Riser's Leadership Clinic; Zeta House Rally which was captured by five members of the host chapter taking out life memberships, namely Sorors Hoxie D. Byrd, Basileus, Alclair V. Pleasant, Emily B. Hicks, Allie F. Pitts and ina Chapin Jordan. Other chapters made excellent contributions and the local chapter took first place ribbon in the exhibit. Last and by no means least, were the many courtesies extended the conference by our Sigma brothers, other Greeks and the Amicae. Soror Ann C. Stewart, who has been ill for sometime, received a check for fifty dollars ($50.00) as a token of our affection and esteem. Joyce Davis was awarded a one-hundred dollar scholarship to attend Del Mar College as our outstanding student of the year, 1957. With Soror Emily H. Hicks as Basileus, our fall program opened with a distinct honor bestowed upon our chapter. We were asked by the head of the United Fund Drive to accept lead ership of th(' i\lelropolitan Division whose goal is $500.00. This is certainly a first for any group of our race and one of the many integrated moves in our city.
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Zeta Amicae members, Alpha Xi Zeta Chapter, Tuskegee Institute, Ala., presenting magazines to Dr. Sadye P. Delancy, chief librarian of the Veterans Administration Hospital. Left to right: Dr. Deluney, Mrs. Celia B. Chambers, vice president, and Mrs. Willie Young, president of the Amicne group.
ZETA AMICAE OF XI ZETA ENGAGE IN VARIED ACTIVITIES Tuskegee Institute, Alabama-Zeta Amicac of the Xi Zeta Chapter has engaged in varied activities since being organized December, 1955. Th 'Y have participated in the Blue Revue of 1956 that was pr ssentcd by the Zeta Phi Be ta Sorority; contributed to the March of Dimes Campaign; presented gifts lo undergraduate students from members of the group to encourage the students in their scholastical efforts; donated a scholarship check to a worthy student of Tuskegee Institute and ga, e magazines to indigent patients of the Veterans Administration Hospital. The magazines were presented to Dr. Sadye P. Delaney, Chief Librarian of the Veterans Hospital. Dr. Delaney expr .sscd deep appreciation for this contribution and accepted tlicn: for the patients, especially the ones housed in closed wards and isolated areas. Sh« slated that the smn Iler size magazines arc highly enjoyed by tho bedside patients confined lo bed. This group is now making plans to entertain and house guc·st Amicac members while they attend the Hegional M(•C'ling to be held in Apri], 19,58 al Tuskegee
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COLUMBIA, S. C. SORORS HOST SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL Columbia, South Carolina-For the first time in the history of our Sorority, Zetas of Beta Beta Zeta (Graduate), Kappa Beta (Benedict College) and Lambda (Allen University)_ served a~ hostess cb~pters to the Southeastern Regional Conference, presided over by Sorer Grace Walker Phillips, on November 23-24. The theme, "Present Priorities for Building the Future of Zeta," proved to be a most challenging one, and throughout the entire Conference each Zeta present was made more and more cognizant of her role in the light of her own self-improvement a1 d that of strengthening the ideals set forth by our founders. Friday's morning and afternoon sessions were held on the campus of Benedict College. Following registration and the Regional officers meeting, with Soror Grace W. Phillips, presiding, . the Opening Session got off to an exc llent start and set the stage for a most successful conference. Coffee Hour with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was most enjoyable and gave added impetus for the workshop which followed, directed by Soror Anita Stripling, with Soror Anna Jordan as consultant. "Techniques for Building the Future of Zeta" provided excellent information for workshop discussions. Another interesting feature of the afternoon session was the panel discussion with Sorer J reno Matthews serving as co-ordinator. At this session the theme of the conference was delved into and thoroughly expounded, The Public Program at 7:00 P.M., was held in the auditorium of Allen U nivcrsity with Sorer Ethel J. Finley, presiding. Invocation was given by Soror Pearl Schumpert with welcome rcn arks by Soror Tlwrcsa Hawthorne. The' main address of the ewning was delivered by Soror Anne W. J ordon who was superb in every manner, and held her audience spellbound with such eloquence and poise that Colurnbians arc still praising Zetas for their ideal selection of such a wonderful speaker. Soror Grace Phillips did an excellent job in her outstanding presentation of Soror Jordon who is presently serving as Dean of Women and Associate Professor of Languages and Literature at Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia. The basilcus of .very other sorority of Columbia served as a platform guest with the undergraduate sisters acting as ushers for tlw program. This was an added gesture' on the part of Zetas to stress the importanco of sisterly love in the hearts and minds of all women in Crcokdom. Other platform associates, in addition to several outstanding Zeta personalities, included Presidents J. A. Bacoats and Frank H. Veal who extended greetings from Benedict College and Allen University respectively. Other greetings were expressed by Mr. J. [I. Whiteman on behalf of the Columbia Negro Public Schools, Mr. W. E. Solomon on behalf of tho Community, lkv. J. A. Holmes, on hd1alf. of. the churches, and 1r. J. C. Tingman, _on bchall of all other Greek letter organizations of the city. The rcsponsr- was given by Soror Katyc Troup. Soror TIIE \HCJlON-DECE\IBEH, 1957
SOROB ANNE W. JORDAN Second Anti-Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, who was guest speaker for the Southeastern Regional Conference in Columbia,
S. C. Tommye Amos, featured soloist of the conference, was superb in each of her four renditions of the evening, and made each Zeta truly proud to have such a talented personality as a member of our sisterhood._ Following the public program, Zetas and their guests were highly entertained with a Cocktail Hour at Hotel Nylon by members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and Deh~ Sigma Theta _S_oror!ty. This was a most unique aflair and the first of its kind to be given in Columbia. The evening's activities were climaxed with a lovely' formal dance where Zetas were the charming hostesses to their escorts and members of the other Greek letter organizations and their guests. This gala affair resulted in a truly enjoyable evening long to be rem em bcred. On Saturday morning Zetas were guests for breakfast with members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in Reid Ilall, Allen University. This proved to be just the right stimulus for the final busy day. Their period of meditation and memorial service was pr ·sided over by Sorer Anita Stripling followed by a most important business session with Soror Grace W. Phillips presiding. Soror Ozora Shell pres nted a variety of Regional talent followed by various committee reports, aunouncomems, the National Ilyrnn and the closing prayer. The Closed Banquet at 6:.'30 P.l\f., at the Alben Hcstaurant marked the close of another Regional in Continued on Page 36 PAGE FIFTEEN
An interracial youth conference, held al Crace Church, Fairmount Heights, Maryland, was conducted by members of Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter. Back row, members of Delta Zeta Zeta. Center row, youth leaders representing 10 churches and five denominations. Seated at table are ministers, scout leaders, familylife counselors, 4H leaders and a Methodist District Superintendent. Seated are Boy Scouts who served as ushers. Standing, back row, are Sorors Theresa D. Banks, general chairman; Agnes Waters, Mabel Carter, Henrietta Freeman, Bessie Jordan, Vay Harried, Georgia Raby, Lula Wright, Alice Barnes, basileus, and our guest soloist, nationally known Soror Roberta Long. Our own Esther Peyton is in front of oror Banks, and Soror Adella Johnson is in front of Soror Waters. Rev. Edward ,villiams, seated third from left, was the host minister.
Zetas Earn Master Degrees at Prairie View Summer Session Prairie View A. & M. College-Basilcus L. C. Wilson of Prairie View Epsilon Lambda Zeta Chapter joined with the visiting sorors over the state of Texas in feting Sorors Dorothy Pinkard, P ·i Beta Phi of Ft. \Vorth, Anderson and Sanderson of Dallas, and S<)J'Or Mabel Shropshire of Cuero to a delicious chicken salad, pickled peaches with hot rolls, tea and peach sherbert, August 16 at 6 p.m. at the beautiful new home of Soror Jessie Kirkwood. The soft lights and spaciousness of the place highlighted the Sorority emblems scattered about the joint dining and living rooms. The luncheon was preceded by a replc<lging service. After tho luncheon Sorors Jewel Smith and Jimmie Huth Phillips made interesting and picturesque reports on the Regional meeting held at Corpus Christi in April. Sorer Basileus Wilson, who officially represented th' Prairie View Epsilon Lambda Chapter in the gala, swank Houston invitational social functions made a report of the affairs she attended <luring the year. Soror Mary Dell Osborne of Plainview reported 011 the elaborate functions of the "baby" chapter of marillo of which she is a member. Stressing the "Open tea," Founders' Day, Finer Womanhood Weck PACE SIXTEEN
and the Blue Revue. Sorer Kirkwood relat cl lo the delight of all the affairs and work of the Prairie View Chapter. The occasion was closed with Sorer Basileus L. C. Wilson pres nting the Sorer honorees with costume handkerchiefs wrapped in Zeta colors. The Summer Session Zetas joined by the local Prairie View Zetas represented by Jessie Kirkwood, L. C. Wilson, Jewel Smith, Lillian Shelton, and J immie Ruth Phillips were very proud of this token of affection for their sisters. Many of the visiting Zetas also w ire among the many guests invited to w lcomr Soror Wilson's sister and brother-in-law earlier in the season at an appointed tea which opened the fall festivities for th, college crowd. A coke party enliv ncd the occasion wh n Sorer Jimmie Ruth Phillip's daught r, Miss [irnmie Lee Huth Phillips, a former undergraduate of Prairie View, and Social Service Master's dcgr e hold r from Howard University, left al the cud of th' session lo take up her duties as case work r on the Staff of Social Service at John Scaly Hospital, Galveston, Texas. Some of the Zetas coming back to th campus after enjoying the Northeastern lour conducted by Miss Burdine and Mrs. Preston hailed this writer (Mary D. T. Osborne) as they started for th eir respective homes. They were Miss Dorothy L. Black, Helton, Texas, t eaching at Crestview Elementary, Temple, Texas; and Miss Geneva L. Bunton, Gamma Psi Zeta chapter, instructor, Phillis Wheatley School, Temple, Texas, and A. L. Dugat, Gamma Psi Gamma, Ten pk, Texas who reported cnjovab!c and profitable richer materials gained for social subjects From the tour. Sorors C. L. Collins, instructor, Wheatley School, Gamma Psi Gamma, Temple, T -xas, and Sorer Corinne B. Ledbetter, Liberty Training High School, Lib rty, Texas and Sorer A. L. Dugat Harris Iligh, Belton, Texas also of the Temple Gamma Chapter were among the many visitors to the campus who attended the twoday Prairie View HC'ading Conference.
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Drive and Go Forward Subject: "Go Forward and Onward for Zetadom With Blue Revue" By OZORA W. SHELL National Blue Revue Chairman, 1950-1957 We all know what it means to drive because most of us have cars. The slogan of the Chrysler Corporation is "The Forward Look" We know that these cars are built for speed and that once we get on the highway we do not slack our driving until we come to a sign that says "reduce speed." We find today that the backward glance is unpopular even as it was in tho days of the prophets. You remember how the Lord commanded Lot to run for his life and that if he looked back he would turn to stone. That is why even today we must have the forward look if we are to avoid the curse of sin and death. We find today that some people are like what the school boy said about the mule, "awfully backward about going forward." It takes Fortitude to go forward. The fortitude of a Christian consists in patience; it implies a firmness and strength of mind, that enables 11s to do and suffer as we ought. It rises upon an opposition, and like a river. swells the higher for having its course stopped. It takes faith and a belief in God to "GO FOHWAHD." According to Hcv. Charles Stelzlc, as Zetas we must develop this creed for every day and say ... I believe in my job if we arc to go forward. It may not be a very important job but it is mine. Furthermore, it is God's job for me. Ile has a purpose in my life with reference to His plan for the world's progress. No other fellow can take rny place. lt isn't a big place to be sure, but for years I have been molded in a peculiar way to fill a peculiar niche in the world's work. I could take no other man's place. lie has the same claim as a specialist that I make for mvsolf. [n the end the man whose name was never heard beyond the house in which he lived, or the shop in which he worked, may have a larger place than the chap whose name has been a household word in two continents. Yes, [ believe if I am lo go forward I must believe in my job. May it be kept true to the task which lies before me-true to myself and to Goel, who entrusted me with it. I believe in my fellowman. Ik may not always agree with me. I'd feel sorry for him if he did, because I myself do not believe some of the things that were absolutely sure in my own mind a dozen years ago. fay he never lose faith in himself', because, if he does, he may lose faith in me, and that would not be a stimulus lo the forward look. As we go forward we must say, l believe in my country. l believe in it because it is made up of my fellowmen and myself and we arc' all brothers under the• skin. I can't go hack on either of us and he true to my ere xl as an American. If it isn't the best country in the world, perhaps it is because l am not the kind of man or woman I should be and have looked backward loo much; pcrhans I have been too slack and careless in my life as a citizen in my country. 1 believe in my home. It isn't a rich home. It
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wouldn't satisfy some folks, but it contains jewels which cannot be purchased in the markets of the world. When 1 enter its secret chambers, and shut out the world with its care, I am a Lord. Its motto is SEHVlCE, its reward is LOVE. There is no other place in the world, which fills its place, and heaven can be only a larger home, with a Father who is wise, patient and tender. Finally, if we as Christians wish to go forward we must say I believe in today. 1t is all that I possess. The past is of value, only as it can make the life of today fuller and richer and freer. There is no assurance of tomorrow. I must make good today. Therefore l say, as the great prophet: Drive and go forward, slack not your driving unless l bid thee. Let us say as Christians that today I have a new awareness of God's presence within me, and I go forth to a life of bappincs: and satisfying accomplishment. At times we may be indecisive and fearful rather than strong. At times we may falter and fall rather than succeed. We may not always live up to the Christ standard of helpfulness and love, for we may not always give the best that is in us or do the best that we can. Yet though we fall short "of the high calling of God," lie loves us, understands us and forContinued on Page 48 PAGE SEVENTEEN
Delta Alpha Zeta Pays Tribute to 'W oman. of Year' Washington, D. C.-Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter, during national Finer Womanhood Week, paid tribute to \liss Margaret Heed as "Woman of the Year", for untiring and prolonged service to her community in the field of Public Health, an area in which she has been a pioneer; for her great desire to have her entire community, regardless of race or age, achieve and maintain mental and physical health, as a basis for all oth r forms of social progress; for implementing her desire with a life of service to her fellowmen, both within and beyond the requirements of her professional assignments. Presentation was mad, by Sorer Johana Hansom, chairman of the program committee. Dr. S. Evelyn Lewis, who presented the scroll, corsage and service key to the honoree, was "Woman of the Year" for 1952. Other "Women of the Year" arc as follows: Mmes. Florence J. Wells, 1951; Catherine Alexander, 19.5,'3; Pauline Levisohu, 19,54; Daphne Sheppard, 19.55; and Anna A. II dgcman, 1956, who is a ·sistant to the Mayor of the City of cw York. She and her husband were on hand to felicitate this year's "Woman of the Year." Incidental music for the occasion was supplied by the pianist, Mrs. J anice Simms, a member of tht• host chapter.
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Dehn Alpha Zeta Chapter, Washington, D. C., pays tribute to honoree Miss Margaret Recd, left, during Finer Wornunhood Weck. Next to Miss Heed, from left, is Mr. Maurice Wallen, Soror Joanna Hansom, and Soror Dr. S. Evelyn Lewis, basileus.
Delta Theta Zeta's New Basileus Begins Year With Well-Planned Agenda Mobile, Alabama -The newly el scted Basilcus, Sorer Huth P. Pow II, has hcg 111 th year with a well planned agenda. Sorer Navis Busby and husband flew to the Wost Indi 'S. Th 'Y spent an enjoyable three weeks vacation. Sorer Hosie Le' Taylor received her M.A. degree from the Alabama State College in Montgomery, Alabama. Delta Theta Zeta Chapter entertained Alpha Phi Alpha and Iota Phi Lambda Sororities, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity during their Regional Convcn-
tions. Zetas in attendance nt the national Pan-Ilellcnie, Indianapolis, Indiana, arc shown in the top panel. From left, Sorors Carolyn Cain, Indianapolis, Geraldine Elliott, Washington, president of the Council, Gladys Butler, Indinnapolis, Lucille Madry, Phyluctcr, Deborah Pnrlridge, Grnnd Bnsileus, Ida King, Crummuteus, Bernice Callaway, Director, Arnicne Affairs; and Lucic Thompson, Chicago, Center, th· busy Crone! Bnsileus receive, the Judge Weiner Award for the outstanding work of Z to Phi Beta Sorority in the Acid of prevention of juvenile delinquency. The presentation took place Mny 16, 1957 in the Hhcingold Bunquot Holl, Bronx, N. Y. ln the lower panel, the Grund Basileuis shown rnnrching in the commencement exercise, of Columbfo University.
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ACHR Has National Workshop On Leadership Responsibility Washington, D. C.-ACIIR held a "National Workshop 011 Leadership Responsibilities and Techniques," in Washington, D.C., Octoberl9-20. In the Workshop keynote address, Dr. E. Franklin Frazier, Howard University Sociology Professor, urged the "talented tenth" of the Negro population to assume real leadership. At the Workshop dinner Mrs. L. C. Bates, Arkansas State NAACP President, praised the courage of the Little Rock children as she received the ACHR Citation for her own courage. From Zeta Phi Beta came 44 members to the Workshop, including Grand Basileus, Dr. Deborah C. Partridge; ACIIR Pr sidcnt, Dr. Nancy B. McChee, and ACIIH delegate Barbara Mason. Others included sorors: Susie E. Miles, Tamais, Washington, D.C.; Evelyn Pope, former ACIIR representative, Durham, North Carolina; Grace W. Lowery, Trustee, Philadelphia, Pa., J ulia Craft, former ACIIR repr sentative, Washington, D.C.; Louise Batson, Director of Public Relations, Brooklyn, New York; Esther C. Peyton, former AClIH representative, Washington, D.C.; Sadie Fernanders, Basileus, Gamma Mu Zeta Chapter, Camden, New Jersey; Hannah Hall, Basilous, Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter, Wilmington, Delaware; Julia Stith, Basileus, Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter, Brooklyn, New York; Alice E. Hoye, Basileus, Beta Delta Zeta Chapter, Darby, Pennsylvania; Mary H. Heid, Basileus, B ta Zeta Chapter, Washington, D.C. Other Zetas attending were Sorors Henrietta T. Bearfield, D.C.; Geraldine W. Bonds, D.C.; Joanne M. Bradley, D.C.; Marie Branch, D.C.; Sally T. Coleman, Roanoke, Virginia Marian W. Coles, Philadelphia, Pa., Geraldine Elliott, D.C.; Alice A. Foster, D.C.; Cay Carner, D.C.; Jennie T. Cross, D.C.; Betty Ilolland, Wilmington, Delaware; Evelyn B. Hunt, cw Rochelle, cw York; Catherine A. [cllcrson, Philadelpl ia, Pa.; Patricia Kennedy, D.C.; Florence C. Laws, D.C.; Fredericka L e, D.C.; Jeanne Long, D.C.; Mary E. McPherson, Philadelphia, Pa., Alberta 1. Meekins, Camden, cw J rscy, Leslie F. Meeks, D.C.; Geneva II. Moore, D.C.; Anita Morton, Richmond, Va., Gloria Prather, D.C.; Joyce Prather, D.C.; Lillie A. Hoss, Baltimore, Maryland; Louise Sills, Mt. Vernon, New York; [oscphin C. Smith, Washington, D.C.; Augusta B. Turner, New Hoch Ile, New York; Jacqueline Wadsworth, D.C.; Juanita C. Whitaker, Hichmond, Va. To develop the leadership theme the Workshop The American Council on Hurnnn ]{ights is shown in its "ACrJH Workshop on Leadership nesponsibilitics and Techniques" 011 October 19-20, 1957, in W11shinp:ton1 D. C. Delegates from 22 cities in 14 states were in attendance. Dr. Deborah Partridge, third from rip:ht, Grund Basilcus of Zctn Phi Beta Sorority nncl panel speaker at the xcnu Workshop, listens intently to Mrs. L. C. Bates, president of the Arknnsus Stale NAACP, who praised the courage of the nine school children when she spoke ut the ACIIH Workshop. Dr. uncy 13. McChce, rip:ht, president of the American Council on Human Hights and Pnst Grand Ilasilcus of Zctn Phi Bctn Sorority, listens to Dr. E. Franklin Frnvicr, Ilowurd University sociolop:isl, ns he makes the keynote address at the ACI 1H Workshop. (rs. Iosephinc Smith, center, director of Elementary Education lor the Public Schools of the District of Columbiu und Zeta Phi Belu Boule Murshn] in 195G, chuirs the morning pnncl on "New Problems In Rnciul Discrimi---.:.1 nntion."
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Soror Minor Weds Elbert James, Sigma, in Dallas Rites Dallas, Texas-New Hope Baptist Church was the setting for the wedding of Miss Minor and Elbert James. The Rev. D. Edwin Johnson, interim pastor, officiated. The parents of the couple are the late Mr. and Mrs. Virgil James, Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Irma Minor Jones of Dallas. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, chose an original formal length gown fashioned of pure silk chiffon, accented with re-embroidered alencon lace appliques highlight with irridescent sequins. She carried a white orchid and stephanotis. The bride attended Wiley College and San Francisco Teachers College. Her husband attended Lincoln University and DcPaul University. She is a Zeta sorer, he is a Phi B ta Sigma £rater. Among the out-of-town relatives were the bride's great aunt, Mrs. Osolee Huffin; Mrs. J. J. Matthews, John S. Pierce, all of San Francisco, Calif., sister of the groom, Mrs. Leola J. II. Means, Summerfield, Fla., and Mrs. Alma Johnson, Ocala, Fla. proceeded from newer problems of racial discrimination to techniques for solution of the problems and finally to the transition from desegregation to integration. Th ' topics were cl vcloped primarily through panels, subsequent small group meetings, and reports and discussion. PAGE TWENTY-ONE
Sisterly Love, Cooperation Prevail in Alpha Gamma Zeta New Orleans, Louisiana - Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter has begun a successful year by letting prevail a spirit of sisterly love and cooperation with all activities. Sorors Gladys Perrault and Lillie \[ae Green have been sick and hospitalized. Both are well on the road to r covery and have returned to work. Death came into our midst this summer and took Sorer Marie Bruce Bryant. She was an ucti, e member of this chapter, an ardent civ ic, religious aud social worker in the community. She was a teacher at Joseph A. Crai~ Public School for many years. Previously she held many offices in our chapter. She was admired by all Sorors for her mild - mannered personality and congeniality. She will be sadly missed by all Sorors, for indeed om relationship with her was a healthy one. Soror Beatrice \[orris experienced the loss of her husband, Brother Edward \]orris. \Ve mourn his passing with her and family. Soror Althea Williams took unto herself a husbnnd. The best of everything is wished for them. vlauy of the sorors attended school this summer. \mong the various schools attended were: Xavier University, University of Soutl eru California, Stanford University, ('W York Uuiv ersity Columbia University, University of vlexico and Louisiana State University. Other Sorors had extended vacations to the East. P \GE TWE TY-TWO
Officers of the Amicae, Eta Zeta Chapter, Louisville, Ky., are scaled, left lo right, Ruth Cox, secretary; Mary White, president; Alma Jewell, vice president; and Clara Shively, treasurer. Standing, from left, Bertha Dowery, assistant secretory; and Allen Johnson, chaplain.
West and North. Sorer Zenobia M. Johnson along with her son and daughter toured Europe th is sum mer. Our Basilcus, Soror Lucille M. Hunter toured Nassau also. Many Zetas and Sigmas volunteered their services to the Carver Youth Center, and led discussions, supervised games and taught the neighborhood children of that vicinity. "A Retreat" was held at Dillard University on October 19, 19.'57 from 9:,'30-2:30 P.i\'I. The Th<•mc· was: "[, iner Women in A Changing World." Alpha Beta and Alpha Gamma Zela Chapters, were sponsors. A very inspiring program was presented Sorer Crace Jackson, Hq~ional Director µ;ave an inspiring and rar rcadiinµ; talk on "Finer Womanhood." Many sorors participated in the Retreat and mndo 111a11y expressions as lo just how much they enjoyed themselves. Sorors Eula P. Smith and Lillian \f. Coleman, \lu Z<•ta Cha pl •r, Baton Houge, l.n., wer<' also visitors that added color to the Hctrc-at. Soror Certrudc J imson mack snapshots of the gro11p that will be shown at om next meeting. The Archoniuns turned out in round numlx-rx, Soror Beatrice Palmt r, 280-t Lafitte, was awarded a child W('lfare trainee scholarship, valued al $1800, by the cw Orkans hoard of public welfare. TIIE AHCJIO -DECE\fBEH, 19,57
Nashville Zetas Honor Their "Zeta of Year" at Lovely Coffee Nashville, Tcnn.-Pi Zeta Chapter honored Mrs. Josephine Groves Holloway, "Zeta of the Year" at a lo, c ly coffee held in the M cmorial Library at TennesSCC' State University. Some three hundred guests greeted the honoree. The wife of Dr. Cuerney D. Holloway, prominent physician and Meharry Medical College I acuity member, Mrs. Holloway is a district director of the Girls Scout Council of ashvillc and Davidson County. She received the esteem of her sorors and the bronze and pearl ''loving cup" as "Zeta of the Year" in recognition of her years of service in pioneering in the area or community work. The presentation was made by Soror Lillian Barbour, basil us of Pi Zeta Chapter. In addition to vlrs. Holloway's outstanding activities in the civic, social and religious life of ashville, she is the mother of three daughters, Mrs. Hobert Hunt of Orlando, Fla., Mrs, Claude C. Dickson, Atlanta, Ca., and ~lrs. Charles Robins, Inkster, i\lich. The Zt'ta corr •p was one of Nashville's delightful spring social cv .nts. Spring flow 'rs and palms were med in the faculty conference room where receiving guests were Sorors Lillian Barbour Holloway, her daughlc'r; Mrx Claude C. Dickson, or Atlanta; Sorors Louis(' Holiday, and Annie G. II. Sasser. From an exquisitely appointed lace-covered table centered with while snapdragons and blue daisies, flanked hy white tapers, coffee was poured by Sorors lIC'lt>11 C. Kincnck-, l Icurictta i\Jc.:Callistt'I', Anna C. Caldwell, Tommie \ 1. Allen, and Elma G. Cheek. Assisting Sorors /\lcCallistn, Sasser, and Allen, committee chninnen, wr-n- other Zetas, including Sorors \!yra Lesley, \larit· R Strange, Huby Smith, Jesse Hughes, Edith Otey, Carrie \lcCall, Carrie Vaughn, Tennie C. Mc ;ill, Bettye D. Jordan; Wilmotinc Jackson. Jimmie' I. cul, Constance Kneeling, Ernestine \ Vill iarns, Ossie Ht·a vcs, Ccrtrudc Anderson, and ovolln Bass. Soror Holloway, who holds dqi;n•c's from Fisk and
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Pi Zeta Chapter, Nashville, Tenn., honors Mrs. J. G. Holloway at coffee. Zetas in picture standing are Sorors Carrie McCall, Ernestine Williams, Wilmotine Jackson, Ann Coleman Caldwell, Ossie Heaves, Carrie Vaughn, Honoree Josephine G. Holloway, Lillian L. Barbour, Tommie M. Allen, .Jesse Hughes, Constance Kneeling, Gerture Anderson, Tennie C. McGill, Elma G. Cheek, Louise Holiday, Bettye D. Jordon, Novella Bass, Edith Otey, Helen C. Kincaide, Jimmie I. Neal, Myra Lesley, Marie B. Strange, nnd Anna G. Sasser. Seated at the table are Sorors Agnes Haynes and Henrietta McCallister.
Tennessee State Universities, began her social work career serving as first Girl's Worker and Girl Scout Captain at the local Bethlehem Center. She later served Tennessee State Univrsity as registrar, and still later as assistant registrar at Fisk. Following service with the Tennessee State Department of Public Welfare, she resumed her volunteer Girl Scout work. In 1944 she was appointed Scout professional worker, and in 1952 was appointed a district director. The Girls Scout Council purchased a camp site near Nashville for Negro Girls in 1951 and dedicated it Camp Holloway. Intermittently Sorer Holloway has served on directors' boards of three centers-Eighteenth Avenue, Bcthlcham, and South Street. She lists among her affiliations the Association of Social Workers, the American Camping Association, the Social Service Club, the YWCA, and the Fisk University Community Church. -1/,<l>B-
OUR NEW BETA ETA ZETA CHAPTER "IS PROGRESSING" Tuscaloosa, Ala.-Beta Eta Zeta Chapter is progressing. Our m mb rs arc engaging in worthy community projects and ways of securing finance for our scholarship fund. A Pre-Christmas Fashion and Talent show is being
presented. Newly elected officers are Sorors Evelyn Mims, basilens, Myrtle Cray, anti-basileus, Bessie Foster, grarnmatcus, Crace Toason, tamias gramrnateus: Pinkye Wade, tamias; Ida Moore, phylacter; and Clevia Sparks, epistolcus. Other sorors arc Ida Johnson, Josephine Turner, Huth Jo1ws, Bordie Jones and Bobbie Wilson. PACE TWENTY-THREE
Extra! Zeta Launches a New Satellite! -- Delta Beta Zeta Queens, N. Y.-If you gaze into the sky one evening, you will discover another satellite as bright as Sputnik. This is Zeta's new star, Delta Beta Zeta Chapter of Queens, N. Y. The idea for this chapter was conceived almost a year ago. It was felt that there were many Zeta sorors living in Jamaica, Flushing, Corona and other areas in Queens who were now finding it difficult to travel distances to their meetings. A chapter close by would afford these sorors the warmth and friendliness of sisterhood. A poll of active and inactive Zetas revealed a very lively interest in the proposed chapter. The initial planning meeting was attended by t I sorors with others expressing interest but sending regrets because they were unable to meet with u . Soror Rhoda Berry w, s elected Basilcus. Plans were immediately set into motion to raise the rcquir •d funds for our charter and other obligations. Our happiest evening was on February 9, 1957, when we gave our first Card Party. This party was given to realize two aims: (1) the obtaining of money for our obligations and (2) the introduction of om budding chapter to our friends. We realized both results. Invitations began to come to our group long before our Charter Day. Enthusiasm continued to grow and there were times when it seemed that our charter would never arrive and that we would 11('\ ('r })(' able to get under way as a duly authorized chapter. Finally, the charter arrived and on J 1111c 9, 19,57, we held our Charter Day ceremony. What an inspiring sight to sec all Zetas, PAGE TWE TY-FOUH
Delta Beta Zeta Chapter sorors of Queens, . Y., shown here from left arc Catherine DcKinc, turnius-grnmmateus, Catherine Jones, epistolcus, Catheryn Bouson, Leona Davis, philacter, Eleanor B. Cullar, tamias, Rhoda C. Berry, basileus; Louise Pitts, gramrnatcus, Alberta Alston, 1 t nnti-basileus: and Louise Gudger, 2nd unti-basilcus. Those not shown are Sorors Jeanette Claire, chaplain; Deborah C. Partridge, Grand Bnsileus, Catheryn Ilouson, Marjorie White and Deborah Elkins, national honorary member.
old and new renewing their pledges! As a new chapter, we have been very fortunate in enjoying the support and encouragement of our Sigma brothers, newly organized in Queens. Al l h e i r September Lawn Party given by the Sigma Wives, Delta Beta Zeta members were introduced. Our chapter is approaching 1958 with many new plans and plenty of "Zeta Spirit." W' arc working to make our Chapter the brightest in Zeta's sky. Deadline for the April issue of AHCJlON has been set for March 15, 1958. Please take note, 110w, so that we may have your news on tim '. The Executive Committee of the 1957 Zeta Phi Dela Sorority Boule nnd Phi Beta Sigmn Conclave in Dallas, are shown in th lop panel, From left, C. C. Cce, Srgrnn Busileus; 1urion Dillard, Boule Marshal, H. A. Hester, Conclave Mnrshnl of Sigma; nnd Enola Mitchell, Basileus, Kappa Zclu Chapter, Dnllns, Texas. In the lower panel is the Gcncrnl Boule-Conclave Committee. From the left ore iorors Juunilu Johns, Viola leGihon,, dunce chuirrnnn, Brother E. G. Bodden, homing chnirmnn; Sorors Josic Washington, chairman, pr'\\ luncheon; Gwendolyn Clark, chairman, registration; Bro. C. C. Gee, president, locnl chapter of Siernu, Soror Morion Dill: rd, Boule Murshul, Brother H. A. Hester, Conclave Marshnl, Sorors Enolu 1-.litchell, bu ilcuv, Kappa Zelu Chanter, ancy jernivun, chairman. sociul uffuirs; Birdie Brown, chairmun, banquet; Brother Tuft Wilson, eo-chuirmun, dunce; Soror Lillen n Burns, finance chuirmun, Soror Bernice flicks, chnirrnnn, socinl amenities. Soror Irma Minor-Jones, chuirmnn, souvenir pro~rum. ot on picture ure Soror, Bcrclic Andcr~son, publicity chninnnn, ,me! G" cnclolyn Simon, rcc4!p• lion chninnun. ,,.._..
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TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Boule of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. December 27-30, 1957 - Dallas, Texas Headquarters: Dallas Memorial Auditorium, Akard and Canton Streets
Theme: Guiding Youth Through Richer Educational, Social, and Economic Opportunities 6:00-10:00 P.M.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 REGISTRATION and SOCIAL HOUR at the YWCA 3525 State Street, Dallas, Texas BOARD MEETING at the home of Sorer Marian Dillard 5107 Oakland Avenue FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1957 Convention Headquarters: Dallas Memorial Auditorium REGISTRATION continued FIRST BUSINESS SESSION, Dallas Memorial Auditorium OPEN! G PLENAHY SESSIO , Sorer Deborah Partridge, presiding GET-ACQUAINTED PEIUOD GREETINGS, Soror Marian Dillard, Baul Marshal Sorer Enola Mitchell, Basileus, Kappa Zeta Chapter RESPONSE PERIOD OF MEDITATION PRESENTATIO OF FOUNDEHS, PAST CHAND BASILE! AND IIONORAHY MEMBEHS EXPLANATION OF WOHKSIIOP CONTENT AND PHOCEDUHE Sorer Isabelle Herson, Director WORKSHOP SESSIONS; EXECUTIVE BOAHD MEETING PRESS LUNCHEON honoring members of Alpha Omega Chapter WORKSIIOP SESSIO Sand BOAHD MEETING continued PLENARY SESSIO WORKSHOP SUMMARY and EVALUATION A PANEL OF EXPERTS WILL DISCUSS THE BOULE TllE\IE A OUNCE}.IENTS BAIT- -DATE PARTY, Woodmcn's Lodge, Oakland and Carpenter SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1957 EARLY HISEHS' CLI IC (This will be your opportunity lo solve your problems and have your <[UCStions answered and pool your ideas) Undergraduates will meet with Sorors !vlcClwe and James Graduates will meet with Sorors I Iarrison and Lockhart \IEDIATION IIOUH directed by Sorer Peyton and Life l\h•mlwrs Sorer Ccrtrude j imson and Eola Lyons-Baker HEPOHT OF CHEDl:i: TIALS COM:r-.lITTEE HOLL CALL and SEATJNC OF DELEGATES DISPOSITIO OF l\11NUTI,,S OF 19.55 BOULE uncl 1956 130 \HI) \1EETINC .\PPOI T\IENT OF CO\IMITTEES \IE SAGE 1, HO\l TIIE CH ND BASILIWS OFFICEHS JU•,POHTI, C PANl~L, Soror 1111<· Jordan, presiding OFFICIAL CO VENTlON PICTUHE ZETA-SlG\IA L cinco B SJ'JESS SESSIO PEP SONGS WIT! I TIJE NDEHCHADUATES .SOCJO-DHAI\I \:"\Look \t Tho Hegional Directors' Workshop"
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Sorer Betty Steele Turner, Chairman of Directors, presiding LET'S BUILD OUR BUILDING A GRAND MARCH of all Zetas pledging and paying for the National Headquarters (be sure you're in this line!) REPORTS OF AFFILIATED GROUPS: ACIIR-Soror Barbara Mason NCNW-Soror Mildred Bunton and Soror Susie Hilliard NPHC-Soror Elain Donevall and Soror Gladys Butler AFCR-Soror Geraldine D. Elliott OTHER HEI OHTS BLUE REVUE, Sorer Shell and Sorer Christian PAN-IIELLENlC DANCE SUNDAY, DECEMBEH 29, 1957 LEAVE BY CHAHTEHED BUS from 3525 State Street for Ft. Worth ZETA-SIGMA BHEAKFAST, Skyline Club, Ft. Worth, Texas COMMITTEE MEETINGS PUBLIC MEETING (Joint Zeta-Sigma), Fair Park Auditorium, Dallas Dr. J. II. Jackson, Speaker Sorer Barbara Webb, Soloist Sorer Barbara James, Harpist Honorary Mom hers to be presented JOINT ZETA-SIGMA RELATIONS MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1957 EARLY HlSERS' CUNIC MEDIT A Tl ON IIOUH UNDERGRADUATE PANEL COMMITTEE HEPOHTS AFTERNOON SESSLON NOMlNATlNG CO:t-.lMITTEE REPORT ELECTJ ON OF OFFICERS CLOSED ZETA BANQUET INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OHCJilD BALL (Sigma-Zeta Joint Social AffaiJ:)
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Beta Tau Zeta Proudly Tells "Myriad of Activities"
SAY SPIRIT IN GAMMA KAPPA ZETA EXTREMELY HIGH
Miami, Florida-Beta Tau Zeta Chapter of Miami is proud to report on the myriad of activities sponsored and shared during the past year. Having as its main object the enhancement of its community status through the extension of "helping hands" to high school girls, the Chapter has paid $600.00 to colleges and universities in 1956-57 sorority years. Each recipient is maintaining good scholastic and citizenship averages; and, in many instances, have chosen to align themselves with the "finer women" of the campuses. In accordance with the national project of the sorority, Beta Tau Zeta has organized the Amicae and Amiccttcs (adults and young ladies, respectively) who have their own meetings and make worthwhile contributions to the community. Displays are made at Regionals and special events sponsored by the Chapter to show their work. Recently, Sorors Marian II. Shannon and Eugenia B. Thomas were elected delegates to the Boule and Sorors Cecile McFadgon and Wilhelrnena H.. Page are alternates. Outstanding among the activities of the Chapter are the Brunch Social for high school students cosponsored with the Sigma brothers of the community. Seniors of the four high schools arc screened (conduct, scholarship, etc.) and invited to attend the affair. The Amicettcs serve as junior hostesses for the occasion. The search for Miss Cinderella is looked forward to by all high school girls. The Chapter spon .ors this search as a money-raising project and gro ·s income is usually $1800 or more. A Cinderella Ball is given to crown the winner and prizes including a trip to Cuba are awarded along with a treasure chest of gifts. Runners-up usually receive radios, cameras, etc., for their efforts. Beta Tau Zeta reported ,$300.00 for the B nlding Drive; and, by the time this is in print, many more sorors will have contributed. Members of Beta Tau Zeta Chapter arc not unmindful of the hardships which undergraduate sorors fac '. A sp cial committee on Undergraduate Aid and Scholarsh ips has prescn tccl to the sorority some 15 persons who have received aid up to $150.00 to insure
Texarkana, Texas-The spirit in Gamma Kappa Zeta has been exh·emely high this sorority year. The sorors have been actively engaged in many activities. La Cherio was sent to the Jamison Hospital and the McClellen Rest home a11d Bowers and cards were sent to the shut-ins by tl1e committee. Founders day was celebrated by the Beta Tau Sigma and Gamma Kappa Zeta with a banquet at Washington High School. Bro. L. D. Grundy was guest speaker. L. D. Grundy is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute and Bishop College, and has studied at University of Chicago, Wisconsin and University of Texas. Division chairman of Boy Scouts for the Cherokee of the Texarkana Council, he is a past teacher of English at Washington High School, principal of Rosenwald High School, Queen City, Texas, and present supervisor counselor, Texarkana, Public School System. During Finer Womanhood Week Sorors visited high schools and spoke and tried to inspire and encourage finer womanhood. The Sorors met at Soror Harris' home and the vows of Zeta Phi Beta were renewed. Finer Womanhood Week was climaxed with a public program at the Hope Well C.M.E. Temple. Soror Ingraham was guest speaker. Soror Shirley Williams Ingraham is the wife of Dr. B. S. Ingraham, Grand Associate Mah·on of the O.E.S. Prince Hall affiliation of Arkansas Jurisdicton, Worthy Matron of State Line chapter of Texarkana, Ark., former History teacher of the Washington High School, a member of the St. Paul Methodist chmch. She is a graduate of Wiley College and the Past President of the Gulf State Woman's Dental Auxiliary. She has been the guest speaker for the under-graduate chapter at Marshall, Texas for the second time. The Juvenile Delinquency committee sponsored a · Sunday School drive for underpriviledged children. A total of thirty-six were carried to different churches. The chairman of the Juvenile Delinquency committee, Soror E ther Mu)drew, is a graduate of Wiley College. She studied in Los Angeles, Calif. last summer, and has also studied at the University of Minnesota and Indiana. She is the Special Education teacher at the Dunbar Jr. High School. Two und r-priviledged boys were sent to summer camp by Soror Esther Muldrew, epistoleus for Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter.
Pictured are events shared and sponsored by Beta Tau Zeta Chnptcr of Miumi, Fla. Scene I-Mrs. Inez C. Fosler, basileusclect, presents scholnrship cert ificntcs to three of the young ladies chosen by the chapter for 1957. They 'lire, from left, Geraldine Holle, Gloria Curter and juunitu Benn, nil seniors of the community high schools. Scene 11-A scene tuken 11l the annual Cinderella Bnll sponsored by the sorority. Scene lll-Miss Cindcrclln and her nttcndunts, Miss Cinderella, Hnrulcun Sandilunds, was also u scholnrship winner for 1957. Scene IV-Soror Eugenia l3. Thomus, n charter member of the chapter and prescnt nnti-baxileus, is a dcleuute lo the Boule, Soror Thomas scrv·d ns ch11irm1111 of the public progrnm for the Southeastern Rel(ioMI mectiru; November 28-:30, J957, ul Fort Lnuderdnle, Soror Thomas is the wife of judge L. E. Thomas. Scene V-Amiceucs, sponsored by Bela Tnu Zeta Chapter, served as junior hostesses nl the first annual hrunch-sncinl, sponsored jointly by Zrtn1 unrl Si"411111s. Sorer Mnrinn 11. Shannon, oulgoing bnsileus, nncl Frnler Enrl Wells inst itut cd the obscrvnnec nnd during the oecasion ccrtiflcutcs nrc given to mnny of the young men and women who have exemplified the quulities for which the sorori"'111'1 ty :md Sigma f ruternily ;tune!.
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completion of their education. Undergraduate ChaDtcrs have also received help. Although Bethune-Cookman College Chapter was adopted by Beta Tau and other gradnate chapters in the area, other undergraduates chapters have also received aid from Beta Tau. Cosponsors of the 1957 Southeastern Regional, Beta Tau Zeta Chapter was in charge of the Charm Hour which presented some 100 young high school girls coached by Miss Maxine Bethel, owner of the Bethel Charm School in Miami. Soror Inez C. Foster, present asilcus, was assistant regional marshal. Soror Marian II. Sha1111on is recording secretary of the Regional. PAGE TWENTY-NINE
Gamma Sigma Zeta Gives Past, Present, Future Activities Amarillo, Texas - Gamma Sigma Zeta held an Introductory Tea Sunday, December \:J, 1956 in the Carver School Gym. The gym was decorated in Zeta's color and the air was filled with the spirit of Christmas. The Sorority members were highly welcomed into the community by their many friends. Zeta is the first and only Sorority with a charter in Amarillo. The Introductory Tea will be given again this year on December 8, 19,57. This will be one of the yearly activities for the Sorority. In observance of Founders Day, Gamma Sigma Zeta Chapter worshipped at Carters Chapel C.M.E. Church. Each Soror contributed to the church and flowers were sent for the occasion. Soror [eria Stubblefield introduced the members and Soror Anna Turner gave the history of Founders Day. The chapter will observe Founders Day in 1958 by worshipping at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. FINER WOMA HOOD WEEK-In observance of Finer Womanhood Week members of Gamma Sigma Zeta Chapter worshipp d at Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Church, the Rev. I. Z. Chance, Sunday, February 24, 1957, in the 11:00 A.M. service. Flowers and contributions were given to the church by the m mbers. Finer Womanhood Week was culminated Friday, March 1, 19,57 with a program "SERE ADE I BLUE" at Carver School. Among four senior girls participating in the contest for \fISS BLUE HEVUE, Miss Mary Lou Bryant walked away with the crown, scholarship, and many valuable gifts given by the merchants of Amarillo. Soror Greta Gray .on made preparation for re-pledge service. During the week mm1y cards, flowers, and gifts were sent to needy families in the community. Many Sorors attended summer school in ',57. Sorer Mayes, Colorado A&~f; Soror \leria Stubblefield, Greely Art Department, Sorer Jean Dixon, Texas Southern U., Houston; Sorer vlary Osborn, Prairie View and Soror Annie \fcClinto11 went to Guam where her husband is stationed. Gamma Sigma Zeta Chapter will celebrate its anniversary November 21, 19.57 with a turkey dinner for Sorors and families. Sorer Nada K. nderson, Basileus and Soror \gncs Wilson, Crammateus, will attend the Bo11h• as delegates. Also attending the Boule will he 'oror \leria Stubblefield, Soror Jean Di,011 and Sorer Pearline Grayson. -Z•l1B-
National Zeta Scholarships Continued from Page$ Visual Education at the Ohio State U nh er~it} in the summer of 19.58. Soror Barbara vlason, \CHH rcpreseutativc of the sorority, was the other recipient of a $$00.00 grant to complete work toward the doctorate at Columbia University. Soror Audrey Brunson, outstanding scholarship and activity student at Cheyney State Collou«, received $-250.00 to assist her in completing her Bachelor's degree. PAGE TIIIHT)
Winners in the 1957 Annual Cinderella Ball, sponsored by Della Pi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, of Eastern North
Carolina arc pictured here. Seated at the piano is Marjorie Scott winner of the talent contest. Standing is Odessa Kee, crowned ".~iss Ci_ndc~clla." Marjorie is n freshman at Howard University, living with Soror Esther Peyton. Sponsoring sorors were Sorors Bessye Wilder and Pennie P. Bottle.
Deadline for the April issue of AHCIION bas been set for March 15, 19,58. Please take note, now, so that your editors may have your news on time .
Chi Zeta Proud to Announce "Very Successful Year" Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-Chi Z ta Chapter is proud to announce a very successfu I year under the leadership of Sorer Clara Shepard Luper, Basilcus, Activities for "Finer Womanhood Weck," opened with 3.'5 Sorors gathered for the Repledgc Service. 011 Sunday, a breakfast was serv cl in the lovely horn' of Sorer Hazel IJorn, honoring the year's recipient of the "Finer Womanhood Award," along with past recipients. To climax· the clay, Zetas, Amicae, and past recipients worshiped together at Tabernacle Baptist Church, where th<' "Finer Womanhood Award" was presented to Mrs. Vivian Reno by the 1956 recipient, \frs. Lola Henricks. Mrs. Reno is the Executive Secretary of the Oklahoma City Council of Churches, and she has worked untiringly for the good of the community. The chapter highlighted their activities wh '11 they presented the "131ue Hcvuc'' this year entitled, "Frontiers and Fantasies." One of our lovely Sorors, Mrs, Esther Telford Jordan reigned as queen of the "Blue Hcvue." Her attendants were Sorors Blanche Clardy, \1arie Randall, Kay Frances Jackson and Gladys Stenhens. These lovely sorors were dressed in blue· and white (colors in harmony with the Sororit , colors). Herbert Wril(ht, ntionnl Youth Director of the '.A.A.C.P., invit •s Soror Clara S. Lup ·r, of Chi Zeto Ch11ptcr, Okl11homn City, Okin .. uncl her group to w York City to present •· 1r. President," the story of Hev. Mortin Luther Kin•~ Jr. (nn origim,1 script by Soror Lu1>cr) to the ''Freedom Fighter Holly." In thr lower pnncl, Chi Zct11 observes Finer Womonhoocl Weck. ';'.:S'"
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Gamma Psi Zeta Announces "Very Successful Year" Temple, Texas-Gamma Psi Zeta Chapter is proud to announce a very successful year under th leadership of Soror America V. Haynes, Basile-us. Zetas returned from their vacations which had taken them to all parts of the country, either for study or for recreation. Each month has found all sorors busily engaged in varied activities. The chapter has recently purchased lots in the New Sunrise Addition to build a Zeta House. The La Cherrio committee has , s it chairman Soror Gertrude Moshay Shelby. The committee's main function is to spread cheer and good will among the sick and unfortunate of the group, and, above all to people in the community. Many cards and flowers have been sent and visits have been made to hospitals and homes. 011 several occasions scrap books were made for shut ins. Zetas presented Mrs. Annie Mae Harrison, a shut-in, a whe ilchair: with the assistance of the Lions Club we were instrumental in providing eye glasses for five school children and provided transportation for one polio patient to and from school. Adopted as an annual project of Gamma Psi Zeta is the Birthday Calendar and a Blue Revue, namely, "The Cinderella Ball." This year ~liss Elner Lue Granderson, a Freshman at the Temple Junior College, Temple, Texas, won the honor of "Cinderella." Other contestants were Mrs. 1111e vlcl lcnry and ~1rs. Algcnta Purnell. The ball was larucly attended and Miss Granderson was presented a $25.00 Saving Boncl. Initiated into the chapter was Mrs. Elizabeth Butler. Soror Butler holds a Bachelor of Science from Prairie> PACE TillHTY-TWO
The South Central Regional drew sorors from Tennessee, Mississippi., Alabama and Arkansas to A.M.&N. College campus, Pine Bluff, Ark., April 19-20, 1957. Epsilon Zeta Zctn and Beta Beta Chapters were hoste ·ses and Soror Bettye Steele Turner, director. Their visit was enjoyable and profitable. View College, Prairie View, Texas, and a Mast rs Degree from Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas. She is head of the IIome Economic Department at the Harris High School, B \ton, Texas. Following the initiation a reception was held at the home of Sorer Charlene Collins. Each soror received a gift from Sorer Butler. The Zeta Arnicaes unclcr the l ad rship of its president, Mrs. Nettie B. Scott, ar active in both civic and social activiti 'S. Each year a scholarship is given to some worthy member of the high school graduating class. This year the scholarship wa given to iss Bonnie Joyce H sctor who is enrolled at Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas. Our best wishes to Sorer Orvella Parnell Harris who has retired from the teaching profession. Sh« is now residing in Denver, Colorado with her sisters. Wt' arc doing our share to help curb juvenile delinquency. The chapter sponsors Local Troops 22, 23, and 2,'5 of tho Girl Scouts of merica, Sorer Collins is now serving as Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. Congratulations to our own Sorell· 'l)(•ll O'Ncal 011 her recent promotion. She is now Staff Aide at the Tcnlh Street U .S.O. Club. Il ats off to our little future Greeks. They are Little Billy Wayne Foster, William Oscar Horton. Carland Hay Shelby, Lucretia I ia1111t' Goer and
Clencla Kaye Sholby. We are looking forward to nwcting ancl sc•c•ing om great sisterhood al the Boule in December.
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Phylacter Lists Boule Procedures By LUCILLE R MADRY National Phylacter The Phylactcr's office, which is advisory to national officers and members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, lnc., on Hules and Rcgu lations of our Sorority, Parliamentary Procedure, and Incorporate Laws gov ming a Not-For-Profit Organization, is active throughout the period prior lo Boule on Zeta affairs. Th ' Grand Basileus and Board Chairman are in regular contact with this office on pertinent questions that might require an explanation by you, the members of tho Grand Chapter. The Phylactcr solicits your cooperation in the expediting of business <luring this Boule. Your attention is called to the following procedures which will h ,[p to accomplish our tremendous business load and assure democratic action on all business transactions: Arrive at all sched ilcd business m etings on time and especially, if you arc a delegate. Always address th , "Chair" b for' speaking and wait for recognition. Do not stand waiting for recognition wh '11 another alr iady has the Iloor. ever interrupt another speaker unless tho Law gives you that right. Avoid personalities in speaking. Be well mann red and attentive at all times. In case you have to leave a business session ask permission from the "Chair" to <lo so. Do not call-"Question"-let Silence indicate that you arc ready to vote. Accept committee assignments graciously. Hcmcrn bcr, chatting and gossiping arc totally out or place' in n business session. Welcome our Iirst Bonk members and make them feel that they are contributing a vital part to our Sisterhood, SEE YOU IN DALLAS. -Z:<1>13-
TAU ZETA, ONLY GREEK BODY rN COUNTY, REVEALS CALENDAR Conlfnucd from Page 8 1·t•ncling period for Tiny Tots and their fricncls. Our chapter also gave scholarships of ~50.00 each lo three graduate's of tlw local high school; mack a substantial contributio» toward the purchasing of hand uniforms for the high school band, and gave a case of milk Lo tht- nursery school. Om Zctarcttc-s are working toward helping lo improve the recreational facilities for "teen-agers" in the county. They also serve, from time lo time, as ushers al ci ic programs. \(('mlwrs or om sorority whose names have not already appeared i11 this article art' Sorors Olivia Hobinson, Ursula Williams, Elkn Wiggins, Carrie Wright, Hohcrta Stephens, Leona Sumpter Maurine' Branch and Dorothy E. 11 armon. ' The members of our pledge· club are quietly awaitinl.!; the tlawning of the day when they, loo, will cross llw burning sand and rejoicingly join us in Crcckclorn.
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LUCILLE R. MADRY National Phylacrer
Psi Zeta Chapter Has Full, Successful Program for Year Fort Worth, Texas-Psi Zeta Chapter had a very full and successful program for the past year. The first meeting of the year 1957-1958 was held with renewed enthusiasm and pointed toward another very fruitful year. Miss Dora Lacy, a handicapped student adopted by the sorority, has returned to Wiley College, Marshall, Texas where she is doing nicely in her undergraduate work. As this article go s to press, the members of the Chapter arc busy making preparations to publish their second Zeta Birthday Calendar. Plans have also begun for the Boule which convenes in Dallas, Texas, December, 1957. Every ellort is being put forth lo share in making the Boule activities profitable, pleasant, and enjoyable. The representatives from the Chapter to attend th, Boule arc the Basilcus, Sorer Mary Mclvlillian: and the Crammatcus, Sorer Izean F. Davidson. Alternates: First Anti-Basileus, Soror Vernie Harris and Tam ias-Crammateus, Soror Alice Jacquet. The Southern Regional which will be held in Houston, Texas next spring will get foll support from our Chapter. We arc hoping this will b the greatest HC'gional meeting ever held in Texas. Psi Zeta Chapter sent an underprivileged youth to summer camp, and made many other contributions to worthy causes. Among the sorors to do extensive study during the summer were Izcan F. Davidson, University of Wyoming; Audrey Douglas, Columbia University, and Maxine Browning, University of Oklahoma. Sorors Mary t-.lct-.fillian and Ruby Williamson attended an Elementary Principals Conference held in Boulder, Colorado. PAGE THlRTY-TIIREE
Revitalizing Our National Project Continued from Page 3 should include: guidance counselors, school social workers or visiting teachers, attendance workers, phychologists, psychiatrists, health s er vice workers, rehabilitation services for the physically handicapped. 3. Provision should be made for those children and youth who cannot adjust to the regular school program, through such services as: special groupings within the regular school program, supervised work-school programs, residential treatment centers on a 24-hour basis for children whose home conditions or personal problems make this type of care necessary, a work-learn outdoor experimental school or camping experience and other experimental and exploratory programs. 4. The curriculum should be broad and flexible, meeting the individual needs, interests, and abilities of every learner, remembering always that we teach children not subjects. Edgar Doll reminds us that "if the curriculum favors good learning, is well timed to child maturation, and well geared to children's natural aptitudes, then the child is more likely to be successfully adjusted in out-of-school activities because of the success, happiness, pride, and like values gained at school . . . (But) if the child is taught what he cannot readily learn because of premature timing, native inaptitudes, poorly motivated drill, emotionally conditioned resistances, than his frustrations may 'out' in compulsive forms of behavior which result ultimately or perhaps immediately in what we call delinquency." 5. All of these above mentioned objectiv ·s may be achieved only in an atmosphere of kindliness. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the administrators and sta[ to create an emotional climate which is interesting, stimulating, but accepting. 6. Such an extension of the school facilities, program and personnel undoubtedly require greater funds. B 1t let us remember that it cost ten times as much to care for a delinquent than for a normal child. (Sec the NEA report, "Schools Help Prevent Delinquency.") 7. Above all it demands that each community develop a liaison group composed of reprcscntatives of the various agencies dealing with youth, the schools, juvenile court, juvenile police, training schools, public and private agencies, ctc., to cordinate and integrate the necessary program to meet the needs of maladjusted youth. Since the school is only one of the institutions with which the child comes into contact, it can only clo its part and work cooperatively with all other ill(li\ iduals and groups dedicated to the development of Llw future citizens of our £4r<•at country and world. For we hc•licve that society ha\ ti·~ -' 1'·--1tin-1 as well as the need to provide for thcs<' children and youth who become dclinqur-nt, the scrvicr-, and situations lll'l'tl<'d by tlwm to achieve constructive social living. The roots of delinquent behavior lie i11 part iu the dcfcets
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Soror Althea L. Woods (formerly Althea Lorraine Williams of Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter, New Orleans) was married on August 3, 1957 to Mr. Eugene S. Woods. Soror Woods is a graduate of Dillard University and Harvard University where she was awarded the Master of Education degree in 195,5. Mr . Woods is a graduate of Dillard University and has done further study nt Chicago Art Institute. The couple now resides in Chicago, Illinois.
of society itself, and we all share responsibility for them. A realization of the id als of a democratic society is inconceivable without common effort to redirect toward constructive citizenship those children who hav not learned how to relate therns elves to others acceptably, or who persist for whatever reason in a destructive way of life. We may well agree with the Statement of Policy and Principles presented by the Department of Social Affairs, Division of Social Welfare of the United Nations in its "Comparative Survey on Juvenile Delinquency" that "nothing is of so great importance in the readjustment of delinquent children as a readiness lo recognize their individual dignity and worth as human beings, and the capacity to extend to them that human understanding of their desires, aspirations, and feelings which all men crave and need." This is the Ioundatiou of our democratic faith and the school can lead th<' way lo achicv ing our goals. Let's strive to make it natural, reasonable and satisf ying to live within the law. I.el tis do all we can to PHEVE T
JUVENILE 1)1•,LJN()UE CY. Evidences of the Grand Bnsileu-,' IH1>Y schedule tlur ing year i, this montaze. Al top, Dr. Deborah C. Partridge, sel·ond from left, is sho;n nl the Business and Profcssiunal meeting in Pittvburgh, Pu. In the middle 1l1111cl, the Crnnd pins a corsage on Soror Sampson 11s Mrs. Hamon looks on, 111 the Pittsburgh meetina, In the lower photo is a group of sorors who uucndcd the ACHH meeting in Washington. Dr. Purtridge und Dr. nncy B. MeChcc arc in the foreground. ....-
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Alpha Pi Zeta Gets Off to Good Start in First Meeting San Antonio, Texas-Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter got off to a good start in the first meeting of the year on September 15th. Sorors Myrtle Fields and Bennie Rutledge were hostesses to the meeting at the residence of Soror Rutledge, 826 Iowa Street. Looking back over our activities for the past few months we must mention "Fun Under the Stars," and that's just what it was for the huge crowd of people who enjoyed Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter's annual summer fun fest by the same name. This year's event was held on the beautiful and spacious lawn of Sorer Belle McIntyre. Barbecue with all the trimmings and cold beverages of all kinds were served; cash prizes for lucky ticket holders, games, dancing and entertainers were enjoyed. Everybody had a slambang good time ... the gals say it will be even bigger next year. Sorer Ouida Merchant was chairman while co-chairing were Sorors Vara Thomas and Lenore McGee. A spokesman for the chapter revealed extensive plans for the Boule. The joint committee on souvenirs consisting of representatives from Austin, Corpus Christi and San Antonio met in San Antonio at Hasileus Blair's home to make their final selections. Sorors from Corpus Christi who motored over to San Ant_?nio were Emily Hicks, Basileus of Gamma lpha Zeta Chapter; Helen Carline, A. F. Pitts and H. D. Byrd. The local chapter was represented by Sorors Velma L. Blair, Basileus, Vera Parker, General Chairman; Mabel Booker, Ouida Merchant, Lela Watson and Hazel Bayes. The locals are working like beavers 011 their annual
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A joint committee, consisting of sorors of_ ~an Antonio, ~orpus Christi and Austin, Texas, mode final decisions on souvenirs for the Boule December, 1957 in Dallas, when they met at the home of So,·or Velma L. Blair in San Antonio. Seated, left lo right Sorors Vera Parker, San Antonio, general chairman; Helen Carli'ne Corpus Christi, recorder; Velma L. Blair, basilcus, San Antoni~· Emily Hicks, basileus, Corpus Christi; Allie F. Pitts and Ro~ic Byrd, Corpus Christi. Standing, left to right, Sor~rs Ouida Merchant, Hazel Hayes and Mabel Booker, San Antonio. Committee members not pictured are Soror Lein Watson and sorors of Austin.
"Birthday Calendar" project. At the culmination of this - they will stage a "Blue Revue." Shown at the 'annual formnl dance of Los Angeles Zetas this past summer in the top panel is this bevy of attractive sorors. In the center panel ore 11 group of the L. A. Zetas_ shown with Co-Founder Fannie Watts, second from left, standing, who was entertained while visiting the city this summer. The lower panel shows Zetas and Sigmas of Los Angeles as they entertained Alpha Phi Alphn and Koppa Alpha Psi delegates to summer conventions. ri.-
Southeastern. Regional Report Continued from Page 15 our South eastern Ar 'a. Zetas of Columbia realized that although we were far from perfect in our efforts to make this Hcgionnl a total success in every detail, three noteworthy factors were realized of which we are greatly proud; Ilrst,
then· was untold unity of purpose exhibited hy Columbia Zetas never shown before; secondly, mcmbers of other Creek letter organizations of the city rallied to the cause of Zetas in a spirit of cooperation which far surpassed that shown before to any other gro11p; and thirdly, Zetas made themselves Ielt in Columbia as never before, and thus established for Zeta a well deserved place within the realm of Crcckdom. TIIE AHCllO -DECE\IBEH, Hl57
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The Greek Community and the Individual Continued from Page 7 make adequate adjustment in our own complex society. Having provided the individual with some degree of security, the Greek community must now interpret the meaning of freedom to him. Our times are so tempered that our own conception of education is now mired in hysteria, the hysteria of the times threatens the second thread in the life of the individual, a recognition of the creativity existing in every human being. We have lost faith in human beings. We doubt the loyalty of our public servants. We have called traitorous some of our greatest national heroes. The reputation of hundreds of loyal and devoted citizens have been damaged and have dimmed the hop s of millions around the globe and disillusioned them with the picture of our nation's being the champion of freedom. Our fear has distorted the true pattern of our government, taken public attention away from om· most urgent concerns, turned our university campuses into fear ridden groups of both faculty and students. If boys and girls, men and women are subjected to thought control, if they subject themselves to self imposed censorship, or if they seek safety in various orthodoxies of outlook, we shall not have creative thinkers or doers in America. Fear of being considered unorthodox will discourage originality of thought. If men cannot be their own creative selves, then they become a waste of creative human talents. Faculty and students must be encouraged to explore the frontiers of knowledge. The dissenter must not be protected; he must be encouraged to be himsel~ in spite of public opinion which more and more strives for safe orthodoxy. We recall one of Adlai Stevenson's ca m pa i g n speeches for the presidency of the United States of America in 1956 when he pointed out bow fear had supplanted the four freedoms-freedom of speech, worship, freedom from want, freedom from f_ear. We now have instead four fears-fear of depression, fear of communism, fear of ourselves, and fear of freedom. Freedom is threatened today because we have been passing through a period in which our attitudes toward other human beings, our faith in them. our estimate of their worth, or basic respect for them, have been in the process of deterioration. The individual in our Greek community should be informed about the peril of freedom today. He should also be informed that even in our concept of academic freedom, man must seek to understand truth and live accordingly, and that this can only be accomnlished through free inquiry and in the exchange of ideas. We must have faith and ideas which arc grounded in truth that will stand unscatlu-d in the ideational conflict. Since the whole Greek Community must giq• securitv freedom and love lo the individual in his third thread, he 1m:st be aware of a utilization of these principles to serve mankind b -tter. The individual must find himself responsible and purposeful.
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Ile should embrace a kind of ethical maturity. Ethical maturity is a necessity to this individual in his preparation for service to mankind if he is to accept civil responsibilities of a democratic government. Ethical maturity will enable the individual to see his own relationship to man, in that he is aware that man is sympathetic and tolerant; that man has a sense of values; that man believes in the dignity of human nature; that man has signs of inner freedomhe is civil; that man has a faith in the comman man, and a belief in the greatness of spiritual individuality. The individual in his third level will realize that to be identified with all; to be of every hue and caste, brotherly love and interest in one's fellowman must be the symbol around which these practices revolve .. Ile can then sing with the poet: "Ile drew a circle that shut m(' out, Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. Hut love and I had the wit to win, We drew a circle that brought him in." Apostle Paul in the tbir~ccnth Chapter o[ the.. First Corinthians tells us that Love Never Faileth, and as a possible interpretation to that which is giv<:n by St. Paul is a belief that love Irom the heart of one man kindles in name to another and is, therefore, ev rlasting. This practice fulfills the teachings. of Jesus Christ and assists one in believing further that he who shuts lov out shall in turn be shut out by love. The individual who has come into the Greek community has a fcci'ing of security, a deeper sense of the meaning of freedom, now secs that serving mankind gives the greatest amount of p rsonal joy and satisfaction. lt gives one faith in himself and in progress, and encourages 011<· to believe that we live in the best of possible worlds, and despite intolerance, cruelly, disproportions, inequalities and stupidity, men of good will can achieve. The individual sees, too, that we arc living in a greatly changed world. We need far greater men than those who have done so much during the past few years to wreck civilization through war and selfish ambitions. We need a strong person to lead us out of fear and confusion. W • cannot go back to the old ideas and worn out customs a1 cl convictions. Ilave we given the individual enough preparation to be a leader? Has th(' Greek Community given him security through proper education? Il as the Grcsk Community given him some concept of Jrc .dorn i> II as the Greek Community helped him to find a love for his fellow mun? [f th, community has played upon and shaped the individual through these means, then "'.t' can depend upon him to become a strong leader m our reek Community, who will he capable of assisting us through the tunnels of Fear and confusion which we now face. 1n this pictorial layout, Grnnd Basil •us Deborah Connon Pnrtridge, top panel, serves as secretary for the _Col!.neil or . atiom~l Orgunivations on Children and Youth of which Zetn Pin Bela 1s one of 464 member orgnnivutions. In the center punel, the Grund Basileus addresses sorors und friend, of the Southern He1?io1111I. The bottom panel show, the Grand Bnsilcus us she plans in St. Louis with fellow officers for the Boule meeting in Dullo,. Fron! row from left, Marion Di Ila rel, Boule Murshnl, Deborah Pnrtriclge, Grnnd Basilcus: Lullelia Hnrrison, Executive Secretory. Standing, from left, Elin Walker, ,sociotc Regional Director, Barbaru Jomes, 3rd Anti-Buvileus, nnd Croce Jackson, Regionnl Director.
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Thousands of Zetas $'s For Scholarships ALPHA PHI ZETA AW ARDS TWO SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter, Richmond, Virginia, awarded scholarships to two outstanding students, one to a graduate of Armstrong High School; the other to a graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School, Richmond, Virginia. Miss Carolyn Nash received a $300.00 scholarship this year and will receive $100.00 a year for the next thre years. She was a member of the National Honor Society at Armstrong High School, also a member of the Science Club, Math Club and school orchestra, She CAROLYN NASH was a Safety Patrol, a Cheer Leader and a reporter for the school paper. Miss Nash won fourth place in the Cotillion contest and is a cousin of Sorer Carrie E. Bebbs, a member of Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter. She is enrolled in Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia and is majoring in Biology-Education. Miss Joanna E. Toney received a $200.00 scholarship. She is a graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School where she was a member of the National Ilonor Society, school orchestra and school band. She was also Vice President of the Student Participation Association and a reporter for the school paper. She represented her school at the Virginia High School Forum, at which time, students on tour in / America from ;33 foreign countries were present. She was the valedictorian of her JOANNA E. TONEY class. In addition to the Zeta scholarship, she received the National Ideal Benefit Society Scholarship and was offered scholarships to several colleges, but her preference and acceptance was the tuition scholarship to Howard University, Washington, D.C. where she is enrolled and plans to major in Psychology. At Howard University, she is a member of the choir and the Iloward University Players. Miss Toney is a member of the Junior Choir of her church and is interested in music and dancing. She was runner-up in the Cotillion contest. Iler mother, Soror Edith Toney is a member of Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter.
GAMMA KAPPA ZETA SOROR BROOKS DIST! GUISHES HERSELF Soror Jettie Weaver Brooks of Camrna Kappa Zeta Chapter, Texarkana, Texas, has distinguished herself by winning a huge gold cup in Los nzclcs. California. Soror Brooks went to California to gin' several concerts. While there she appeared on the Bob Yeakel Oldsmobile Show thereby winninu over several hundred participants. Soror Brooks is a graduate of Wiley College in PAGE FOBTY
Marshall, Texas, having served as Basileus of Theta Chapter for three years. During this time the chapter successfully presented Soror Lou Swartz in recital. She later studied at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was at this College that Dr. Charles N. Cranuille, renowned concert artist and teacher heard her, o!Iered her a scholarship and coached her for two years in Chicago, Ill. During the summer· of 1952-53-54 Sorer Brooks studied at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, where she earned the M.M.Ed. degree. She was a principal soloist at both schools. At present she is employed as eighth grade instructor and choral director at the Grandview Elementary Scho?l and Min_istcr of Music at the Mt. Orange Baptist Church 111 Texarkana, Texas. Sorer Brooks has served as chairman of several committees such as Jr. Red Cross and Polio Fund raising campaigns.
MIDWESTERN REGION AL SCHOLARSHIPS TO MISSES WEBB AND HALL WILLA L. PEEVY, Director !ulsa,_ Oklahoi:na-195~$100.00 Regional Scholarship: Miss Lcscoillea Mane Webb, Omaha, cbraska. Miss Webb was born in Omaha, attended Howard Kennedy Elementary School and Central Iligh School, graduating in the upper four of her class. A member of the National Honor Society, active in School Clubs, Council Groups, Church lasses and the Choir. Senior at University of Omaha-with an Educational lajor and Music. A member of Future Teachers of America, MAHIE WEBB Fr mch Club and a member of Tau Alpha Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1957-$100.00 Hcgional Scholarship: Miss Phoebe Eloise Hall. Miss Hall was born in Porter, Oklahoma. Att ended the local elementary school, but finished Manual Training lligh School, Muskogee, Oklahoma with honors. A sophomore in Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma. ajormg in Education and a m irnbcr of Lambda Alpha Chapter of Zera Phi PHOEBE ELOISE Beta Sorority, Inc. IIALL
GAMMA PSI ZETA Tempi', T •xas.-hach year a scholarship is p;ivcn to the young lady in the high school graduating class who
h .st exemplifies the qualities of Finer Womanhood, zeal and scholarship. The following young ladies are recipients of Gan ma Psi Zeta scholarships: Vinia \fat' vlaysc, who is now Sorer Pierre, Carlos Louise Hay, who is now Soror Bushy; Dorothy Fern Walton, Virginia Cockrell, Edna Belle Collins, who is now Sorer Collins; Jo Ann Palmer, who is now Soror Palmer; Venita Hivcrs, Rosa Crauderson and Myrtle Louise Flakes.
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Thousands of Zeta $s Go for Scholarships Baltimore, Md.-Miss Marguerite Burland is vice president of the Youth Service Corps, one of the youth groups sponsored by Alpha Zeta Chapter in connection with the national project, the Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency. This wide-awake group, consisting of more than 40 teenagers, is directed by Sorer Mary Hurt. Miss Barland was the recipient of the Alpha Zeta Sponsorship (in recognition of outstanding achievements). She plans to do summer MAHGUERITE . t nc . II.osBAHLAND wor k at t h e N curo- p sycl1m pital-The Institute of the Living-in Hartford, Conn. This she considers an invaluable exp iricnce and financial means for furthering her education. A recent article appearing in The Afro-American gives some insight into the life of this young lady: "In these days when teenagers oft n find themselves regarded as members of a 'lost generation,' it comes like a fr 'sh clear wind when a youngster such as Miss Marguerite Barland appears on the scene. "Only 18 years old, Miss Burland has already received more honors tl an many people receive in a lifetime. "A former pupil at the Harvey .Johnson Junior High School, Miss Harland graduated from there as an honor stud nt. She entered Douglas High School where she remained on th • honor roll for her entire three years there. "Miss Harland was not only an outstanding pupil. She also found time to take an active role i\1 many worthwhile extra-curricula activities. "Sh was a member of the Student Council, president of the Maryland youth chapter of the United Nations Organization, editor of tl e school pap 'r, president of her 11th grade class, a member of the Spanish Club and recipient of a Daughters of the American Revolution Award for an cassay on Americanism. "In 1956 she was comptroller in the Model Youth City Council. "To crown her achievements, Miss Harland graduated in J une of last year as the va lcdictorian of her class. She received the lumni medal given to the top pupil of the year. "She received the Dcichcs Scholarship Award for 1956 and with that moue she is now attending Goucher College where she is maintaining her same scholarship." BAY AHEA CHAPTER San Francisco, CaliL-Tlw 13ay Arca Chapter, in conjunction with the San Francisco Chapter, presented scholarships al the Annual League Scholarship Award Day to 1• Iorctta Scott, who is an entering frcshn an, San Francisco State Collq~c; Huhy Hichardson Ellison, San Jose' State College: Thelma Jackson, College of the Pacific, and [cssye Allen, of the University of Cnliforuin, Hcrkck-y. TllE ;\HCIIO -DECEI\IBEH, l9,57
AWARDS $300.00 SCHOLARSHIPS Shreveport's Zetas awarded three $100.00 scholarships to outstanding honor students. The recipients were Misses Betty Jones, Senior student, Booker T. Washington High School, Shreveport, La., Gloria Cotton, Senior student, Webster High School, Minden, La. and Althea Smith, Charlotte Mitchell High School, Bossier City, La. The scholarships were made possible through the annual Blue Revue that was held March 4th in which the chapter featured "Eva jessye," noted concert choir and presented the Blue Revue Cover Girl. The Scholarship Committee was composed of Sorors Vera Washington, Susie Hendrix and Mildred Citison. The Chapter Basileus is Sorer Julia Hayward Simon. ALPHA ETA ZETA LISTS 1956-'58 SCHOLARSHIP TOTAL-$1700.00 Alpha Eta Zeta of Memphis, Tennessee awarded the following scholarships during the 1956-57 school year: Helen Griffin, Melrose graduate (one year scholarship) $100.00; Linda Harlson, Hamilton graduate (two-year scholarship) $200.00; and Naomi McAfee, B. T. Washington graduate (four-year scholarship) $400.00. These "Miss Blue Revue" contestants are matriculating; at LeMoyne Coll ge and making an outstanding scholastic record. Scholarships awarded for 1957-58 are: Dora Cursey, Melrose graduate (three year scholarship) $300.00, enrolled at Arkansas A. & M. College; Gloria Sinclair, B. T. Washington graduate (three year scholarship) $300.00; Velma Jean Montague, Fayette County Training School graduate (three year scholarship) $300.00. Both are in attendance at Le Moyne College, proving to be very deserving students. Alpha Eta Zeta has also earmarked $100.00 for miscellaneous aid to deserving Le Moyne freshman students, Zeta inclined. 1956-58 scholarship total $1700.00. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO ALPHA ETA ZETA SOROR KATEO Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of Memphis received the outstanding distinction of having Soror Loretta Kateo receive for the second time a scholarship to attend the Leadership Training Workshop of the Parent Education Project at the University of Chicago. This project is directed by Miss Ethel Kawin and is under the auspices of the Ford Foundation for Adult Education. "The project's purpose is to develop methods to help parents acquire knowledge and understanding needed to bring up children who will become mature responsible citizens, able to function in and maintain a free, democratic society." Soror Katee was one of two Negroes attending this workshop in 1954 when it began. She was the only professional social worker attending that year. This entitled her to have the distinction of becoming the only Negro in the U. S. A. eligible to attend the advance course in "Parenthood in a Free Nation," in 1957. Because of her training for this project and professional training in social casework, Soror Kateo has conducted study discussion groups in Memphis since 19,54. We believe that in this way Soror Kateo promotes Zeta's National Project by reducing Juvenile Continued on Page 44 PAGE FORTY-ONE
Finer Womanhood Week Sets Pace in Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland - Finer Womanhood Week again set the pace in Baltimore when it opened at Morgan State College with its Annual Zeta Tea. Sorer Ida B. King, national Cramrnatcus, was the dynamic speaker for this gala occasion. During the week, the PZ's, youth i;roup of the sorority, visited the children's ward of Provident Hospital where they told stories and entertained th children after having presented a cash gift to this ward. Sorer Lillie Hoss, state director and chairman of the Gamma Chapter Committee, was in charge of the PZ's. The Youth Service Corps, under the direction of Soror Mary Hurt, visited the . M. Carroll Home for the Aged and carried gifts and refreshments. This, too, is one of our very active youth groups. On Friday night, Zeta hosted 500 guests at their annual formal which was headed by Sorer Hazel Phillips. The week was concluded Sunday morning at Sharp Street Methodist Church where the group worshipped and the basileus, Sorer Beatrice Mayo, presented a cash gift to the church. Sorer Beatrice Hall and Vivian Purviance were co-chairmen. Mme. Lillian Evanti, of Washington, D. C., internationally known singer, sang the 6nale for the tableau, "The Zeta Album," which was a f -ature of the Founders' Day celebration. The tableau, written and directed by Soror Huth Cleaver, portrayed not only the founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, but also the national fi. gures affiliated with the organization, historical highlights and future anticipations. All segments of the sorority were highlighted. The entire tableau was done in blank verse and interspersed with music. -Z•l>B-
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Attendants at the Great Lakes Regional Conference, May 17-18, 1957, at Louisville, Ky., are pictured here. Eta Zeta Chapter was host to the conference.
'TRAINING YOUTH FOR ZETA' GREAT LAKES REGIONAL THEME Louisville, Ky.-The Great Lakes Hegional Conference was held in Louisville, Ky. May 17-18, 1957. lt was a keen source of pleasure for Eta Zeta Chapter to be host of the Great Lakes Regional Conference. The program or the Regional Conference was genuinely stimulating. "Training Youth For Zeta," the theme of the conference, was given remarkable consideration by all sorors in attendance. One of the most outstanding events of the Confercnc was the "Basileus Hound Table Discussion." The purpose of the "Hound Tabl ," was to discuss the various problems of the chapters of th ' Region namely: Attendance, Problems of Reclamation, Programs, Community Relations, Finances, Chapter Responsibility to National. Chapters represented were: Zeta Zeta, Soror Barbara G. \'lcDoL1gal; Beta Iota Zeta, Soror Genevieve Leonard; Beta Zeta Zeta, Soror Phyllis Gaston; Iota Zeta, Soror \,Villic Mae Johnson; and Beta Omicron Zeta, Soror lone Gibson. The Founders' Doy Committee of Alpha Zeta huptcr, seated from left, Sorors Alice Hull, Beatrice Mayo, basilcus, Isolene Crowner and aomi Stanley, co-chairmen; Mury Taylor, and Iessye Valentine. Standing, from left, Sorors fory Frazier, Althea Cornish and Ellen Johns. Members not shown: Sorors Eleanor Colvin, Jewell flu~lings, Mury Honey, Ethel Hodges, und Goldia Ford. In the second panel is II picture of the flnale of the Founders· Duy Tableau. On stage ut extreme left is Noomi Stanley, chairmnn, Mme. Lillian Evnnti, star, and Ruth Cleaver, author of tableau. Others on singe arc Zetn s and i·;mns. Standing on floor arc members of the Youth iervicc Corps and P.Z.'s, the two youth groups of Alpha Zeta Chapter. In the lower puncl, from left, ore Sorors Geruldinc Powell, Kuthorinc Johnson, jessye Vnlcntine, Doris llowcll, Emma Henson, Mory Frazier! lIazcl Phillips, Beatrice Mnyo, basilcus, Ida B. King, nnriona Grammnteus oncl Finer Womanhood Weck speaker; Beatrice Holl nnd Vivion Purviance, co-chnirmen, Ruth Russell, Audrey Davis, Lillian Webh and Emma Dudl y. ~
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Thousands of Zeta $s Go for Scholarships Continued from Page 41 Delinquency among tho e parents who learn from her how to help their children to become mature, r sponsible citizens.
ALPHA CHI ZETA AWARDS $200 SCHOLARSHIP TO MISS BU CKLEY Beaumont, Texas -Alpha Chi Zeta awarded its Two Hundred Dollar Scholarship to Miss Sybil Bunckley, daughter of Sorer Cora Bunckley. Miss Bunckley ranked fourth on the scholastic test given by Charlton Pollard Iligh School. This sixteen-year old girl is a member of the National Honor Society and the only girl in Beaumont among both races to win a place in the National Home Makers of America. She was a member of the Future Teachers of America, Heel Cross, School Paper and Annual StafF, Track team, Court sy Club and Spanish Club. She served as cheer leader and co-captain of the basket ball team. Miss Bunckley received the Sportsmanship Award. She is now attending Houston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas.
DELTA THETA ZETA Mobile, Ala.-Miss J uliette Summerville, a graduate of the Mobile Training School now attending the Alabama State College, was the recipient of tl e scholarshp from Delta Theta Zeta Chapter.
1iss Cora Faye Dixon, left and Miss Peggy Drake arc the recipients of scholarship aid (rom Alphn Pi Zeta Chapter in September, 1957. Both girls graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School with honors. Miss Dixon, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dixon, 16H) Burnet Street, is attending Our Lady of the Lake College. Miss Drake, the daughter of Mrs. Bertha Drake, 506 Crubriel trect, is attending San Antonio Junior College and is maintaining an "A" record. The two young Indies are active in church and community activities and arc very popular in their social circle. Miss Dixon received $117.50 lo study accounting, while Miss Dmke received $69.50 to study in the field of education.
DELTA PI ZETA Scotland Neck, N. C.-D ilta Pi Z -ra awarded the lollowiug scholarships: Jean Hicldick, A. & T. College, $100.00; Marjorie Scott, Howard University, $75.00.
SOROR PETERS IS SCHOLARSHIP WIN ER OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATIO OF MUSICIANS
Recipients of Kappa Zeta Chapter scholarship awards ore two young ladies who ore presently studying in local extension schools. They arc Miss James Faye Harris, left, a student at Wiley Extension College and re idcnt of 2825 Floyd Street. Miss Harris is a high school graduate of Cheatham High in Clarksville, Texas. Miss Lelonia Caldwell, right, is attending Bishop Junior College and residing at 3243 Pinc Street, Dallas, Texas. Miss Coldwell is n local graduate of Lincoln High School. These scholarships, made possible by proceeds from Kappa Zeta's 1957 "Blue Revue", will allow the ladies to attend any school o{ their choice.
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Jackson, Miss.-Lamhda Beta Chapter is happy lo announce that Sorer Symiria Maria Peters, lyric soprano and a junior at Jackson State College, reprC'scnting the Harmonia Music Club, Incorporated, of Jackson, Mississippi, was declared the first place winner among vocalists in a scholarship contest sportsored by the National Association of Negro Musicians, Incorporated on August 18, 1957 on the campus of the University of Illinois. The winner received a $8.'50 scholarship. Sorer Peters competed against cgro muxrctans from all sections of the United States. She sang "Ah] Love But a Day" by Beach und "Balltclla" [rom "Pagliacci" hy Lconcavalla as contest numbers. Sorer Peters is a voice major. I Icr unusual singing ability has won her recognition in other contests Shc is active in the community and extra-curricula activ ilies. She is a mcm bcr of the college concert choir and of the publication staff of the college papc•r. She is soloist and pianist in her church's choir. Soror P tcrs is a resident of Jackson, r-.1 ississippi and a graduate of Lanier Il igl. School, juckson, [ississippi.
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Seated, left lo right, are Sorors Mildred P. Butler, 1st AntiBasileus; Bertha Williams, Tamius, Attorney Barbara W. McDougal, Basilcus, Georgia W. Vincent, 2nd Anti-Basilcus, Ida B. King, former Basileus, and national Crummatcus. Standing: Sorors Dorothy Brown, Billye Brown, Laura S. Jones, Freida Cook, Myrtle Shannon; Madis Price; Mildred Jones; Huth Duncan and Dixie Brooks Gilmer, National Honorary Member. ot shown on the picture is Sorer Dorothy A. V. Law, Et>istoleus, who was present nt the meeting.
Zeta Zeta Chapter Executive Co1n1nittee Is Entertained Chicago, Illinois.-The Executive Comrnittc , Zeta Zeta Chapter, was guest of the Chapter Basile-us, Soror Barbara W. McDougal, attorney-at-law, in h 'r bcautif ul and spacious home at 4502 Ferr .stvillc. The meeting was called lo plan projects for the fiscal year. This Committee, consists of Chapter officers, and Committee Chairmen. Emphasis is being placed upon Reclamation and U ndcr-graduatc growth, the life line source for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The Exceulivc Committee was pleasantly surprised, and appreciative of the philanthropic gesture of the Basile us. After having been served with a dcl icious six-course dinner, and while sorors were scaled around a stately dining room table, decoratively arranged, the Basilcus tendered her gift to the Zeta Zeta Chapter, Executive Co111mitle '. Tho dining room table had been the property of Sorer Violette N. Anderson, Grauel Basilcu» or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, luc, 1933 until her expiration, and which possession the incu mbcnt Zeta Zeta Basilcus stated had been bequeathed as a legacy lo her, the h 'neficiary. This indeed was a moment for silent meditation as tlw Executive Committee, some of whom had been personally associutcd with Soren Violette N. Anderson as a member of Zeta Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The Hasileus of Zeta Zl'la Chapter, Soror Barbara \ . \lcDouga\, nttorncy-at-law, graeiously tendered
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PACIFCC COAST ZETAS HOLD REGIONAL MEET IN PHOENIX Continued from Page 6 a lawyer, a principal, a teacher, a teen-ager, a minister, and a retired educator. After the discussion period, the audicnc addressed questions to the panel. It was a fine, well planned program and the members of the Phoenix Chapter are to be commended for this effort. Sunday night the hostess chapter entertained the visitors at a gala party. Thus concluded the 1957 Pacific Regional Meeting. Everyone who attended stated that they had never been to a meeting where the hostesses were more gracious and hospitable. Tired, but inspired, the delegates returned to their respective cities and chapters filled with a determination to improve the activities of their chapter on a local, regional and national level. As a delegate attending one of the finest regional meetings on the Pacific Coast, I think we will. the use of one of her homes, the building site at 4502 Forrcstville, Chicago, Illinois, to the Executive Committee, and for chapter appropriate small party gatherings. The Executive Committee accepted with tributary commendations, the philanthropic gest ire of the Chapter Basileus, The Hasileus appointed Soror Freida A. Cook as "Chapter J Iostess" for the Executive Headquarters. Committee women making extemporaneous reports to the executive committee included Sorer Freida A. Cook, Social and Courtesy; Soror Mildred Jones, Projects; Sorer M yrtlc Shannon, Birch Haven; Soror Billye Brown, Juvenile Delinquency; Soror Bertha Williams, Finance; Sorer Mildred P. Butler, Zctalites, (Sponsor of a teen-age high school interest group); Sorer Dixi« Brooks Gilmer. nhilosoohical outlook; and Soror Ida B. King, national highlights. The tn<.'('ting was adjourned in comradery with the zeal to 'any on for Zeta.
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OMAHA SITE OF MIDWESTERN REGION CONFERENCE Omaha, Nebraska-The Nineteenth Annual Conference of the Midwestern Region of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, lnc., convened in Omaha, April 19 and 20 with Beta Psi Zeta and Tau Alpha as Hostesses. Th Conference was officially opened Friday night with Mrs. Loretta Hines presiding and Greeks and citizens of Omaha extended greetings and best wishes for a successful me ting and a pleasant stay in Omaha, the industrial center of the United States. Mayor John Rosenblatt of Omaha and Sorer Ida B. King, national Crammatcus, shared the spotlight as speakers of the evening. The delegation was a breakfast guest of the Amicae of Omaha on Saturday. Representatives from the four-state area comprising the Region participated in the fellowship meeting preceding the first business session. Sorer Willa Peevy, Hegional Director, presided over the ~usiness Session. The presentation and procedures of "workshops" was introduced by the director. Groups with their Conductors and Consultants worked on Topics assigned. The reports or Hegional Officers, Chapters, and Highlights from the National Dir ctor's report on "Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency," were given. Dr. Deborah Partridge, Grand Basileus of the Sorority and Professor of Education at Queen's ColBela Psi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Bein Sorority entertained the Midwestern Regional Conference in Omaha Neb., April 19 and 20. Left to right, first row, are three national officers: Soror Willa L. Peevy, Midwestern Rcgionnl Director; Dr. Deborah Partridge, Grand Busileus; Sorer Ida B. King, national Crarnmateus, In lower panel, from left, arc Mrs. R. C. Price, president, Omaha, cbraskn Amicae and Hegional Amicne, Soror Lorcetu H. Hines, basilcus Bct11 Psi Zeta Chapter; Sorer Willu Mac Carnell, anti-basilc'us, Bela Psi Zeta Chapter; Soror Ida B. King, national Crnmmatcus, and speaker nt the public meeting of the Mid-Western Regional; Sorer Willa Peevy, Regional Director; '1JIQ: and Sorer Gertrude Craig, turnins, Bcln Psi Zeta Chapter.
lcge, Flushing, N. Y., flew i11 from Corpus Christi, Texas, to be luncheon speaker for th' meeting. She spoke 011 the subject: "The Hole of Women in Building World Mindedness." Chi Zcla Chapter of Oklahoma City and Alpha Iota Zeta Chapter ell' Tulsa tied for Hegional honors. Each chapter was presented a gift hy the Ht'gional Director. The final gesture of friendship and interracial goodwill prevailing in the city was expressed hy the Zeta Formal Dance· Saturday night, which was held al the hcautif ul roof-garden ballroom of the Blackstone l Io!t'l. The' Ih-gional Scholarship of $100.00 was given lo \!iss Phcboe I lull, Porter, Oklahoma, unending Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma.
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SOR OR GRAYCE COX YOUNG, energetic and versatile member of Eta Zeta Chapter, was a charter member of Xi Chapter, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. While attending Wilberforce she served as Basilcus of Xi Chapter and was elected to Sigma Pi Honorary Sorority. Since graduation from Wilberforce University, Sorer Young has made a name for herself in the Beauty Culture field. She has worked as an operator in at least 6 states and has operated a chain of Beauty Shops in Kentucky. She taught Cosmetology at West Kentucky State Vocational College at Paducah, Kentucky for 10 years, She is Kentucky's most outstanding cosmetologist at present. Soror Young Young teaches Cosmotology at Central Iligh School in Louisville, Kentucky. The position is quite unique. Central High School is the only public High School in the state of Kentucky that has Cosmetology in its curriculum. When the new Central High School was opened five y~rs ago, Soror Young was the only Cosmetologist in Kentucky qualified lo take the position. Aside from teaching, Soror Young is working on her master's degree al the University of Louisville uncl operates a beauty salon employing her students upon completion of their course. She is a member of Centennial Olivet Baptist Church, ttnd affiliates with several Church Auxiliaries, plus other civic organizations. Soror Young was a1>poi1~led by our Grand Basileus, Soror Debornh C. Partridge, as Associate Regional Director of Kentucky. She is also Basilcus of Etn Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
weekend. We had excellent attendance and meetings that held the interest of everyone. We were especially happy that we had the Amicac with us for the first lime. Sor<n lda B. King, national Grammateus, was Lhc speaker for om public rn('cting on Friday night and our Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah C. Partridge, graciously arranged to be with us for our Saturday me('tings. We were inspired by her dynamic address at our closed banquet. Our Regional Director, Soror Willa B. Peevy, presided over all met'tings most efficiently. The lkgional Conference closed with group worship services on Sunday morning and with the feeling Lhnt all Sorors had greatly bcndited from attending this conference. PAGE FOHTY-SEVEN
Go Forward and Onward
With Zeta Blue Revue Continued from Page 17 gives us. Hath er than dwe 11 011 our shortcomings, let us yield ourselves more fuily to God in order that he may strengthen, illumine, and guide us onward and 11pward. Let us prny until we become so aware of God's loving, strengthening presence within us that W(' unhesitatingly and feurlcssly ~o [orward. Iu prayer we gain new faith and confidence in Goel and in ourselves. We go forth to a new life of happi!l{'SS, success and satisfying good. \s Pau 1 has said in Philippians 1:1:3-14 verses - "Forgetting the things which are behind ... I press 011 toward the goal unto the prize of the higher call of God in Christ Jesus." Let mp close with "TJIE WAY B \CK" h> Charlotte Perkins Gilman: PACE FOHTY-I•.ICIIT
Comma Nu Zeta hapter and Zeta Amicue of Zeta Phi Beto Sorority, Comden, N. J., presented o recital of outstanding youthful talent. Featured soloist was Allen Fosler, brilliant young pianist of Camden. Assisi ing talent included fcri Gibson, mezzo soprano of Philadelphia, oceompnnied hy Gilbert 1artin. Meredith Johnson of Comden und June Price of Palrnyrn offered intriculc bnllet numbers.
To keep my health ... To do my work ... To live! To sec il, ! grow, and gain, and give. Never to look behind me for an hour. To wait in meekness and lo walk in pow 'r. But always fronting onward toward the righl; ,\ lways and always facing toward the light. Hobbed, star eel, defeated, fallen, wick astruy, 011 with what strength I have. hack to the way! At lop, Founders Wntts und Stemnns congratulate Judge 0. D. Willinrns, Sigrnn brother, on his elevation to judgeship. Looking on is Bro. Lovell, Lst Anti-Bnsilcuv of ·igma. In the lower panel, Soror But son presents 1111 orchid lo Soror juckson us sh' Ienvcs Lelle" ild for a church conference in the Virgin Islands and l}ri1 ish Guinna. f..-
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Rho Zeta Tells Plans, Officers for Coming Year Winston Salem, N.C.-Our destiny will be guided this year by Soror Susie Hilliard as president, Soror Peggy Martin as vice president, Soror G. H. Ashley as second vice president, Soror Laura Hoop r, recording secretary; Soror Sara Oliver, Corresponding Secretary; Soror Eulalia Peterson, Financial Secretary; Soror Vera Banks, Treasurer. Soror Bessie Dobson will steer the program committee. Soror Ashley the social committee, Soror Revels, the Zeta bulletin, and Soror Hauser, the ZetaLites. In keeping with our National Project, the Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency, our chapter will again have what we call our "Shoe Bank". This is our second year for this project. This year each Elementary School will receive two pairs of shoes, making 18 pairs to our nine Elementary Schools. Each case will be screened by the school nurse before it is turned over to the committee. We are happy to welcome into our portals Soror Roberta Cook, who is a member of the city school faculty. Sorors Dobson and Sadie Brown will represent u at the state meeting in Rocky Mount in December. We are proud to have Soror Brown, fresh from the campus chapter and a member of the Nursing Stalf at WinstonSalem Teachers College. Sorors Susie Hilliard and Vivian Brown will journey to Texas to represent us there at the Boule. In February we plan to present "Babes In Blue" as a part of our Finer Womanhood Program. Soror Laura Hooper spent several profitable and enjoyable weeks in Mexico this summer. Sorer Peterson and her husband (our brother and Presbyterian Minister) traveled to three states as camp advisors for their church. So you sec Winston Zetas are alert. -1/,<l>B-
From The Editor's Notebook Continued from Page 2 Weemes, basilcus of Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter, Los Angeles, Calif., is the happy mother. A PROMISE TO LOVE, HONOR A D OBEY Miss Mary Helen Harden, a pledge to Zetn, gave her hand in marriage recently to tlw Honorable John Umolu. a member of the Eastern House of Assembly and Parlium ntary Secretory to tho Premier of Nigeria in Africa. The bride is Speech Instructor at Lonz Island University, Brooklyn, \. Y. She is a ph•clg<•<· of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter. BACK I crncULATIO Soror Theda Williams. Pensacola, Flu., writex thut slll' is back in circulation and is ready to render lier services lo AHCJION again. Slu- is a past Associate Editor of \HCIIO ancl did a fine job in compiling poems aru] mutt-r ia l on tlu uchicvcmcnts of Zeta Sorors.
SHUT-IN' Soror Julia I luyward Simon, basileus of Beta Epsilon Zda Chapter, Shreveport, La., was injurr«! in an autcnuoliih- ,1t·cich-nt that occurred Aug. l st, Soror Si111011 suxtaim-cl a Irnctun-d r ivht ft·1n11a facial concussion and body hruise». At pn·ss t inn- sht· is
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BIRCH HAVEN By ANN A M. FRAZIER Chairman, Board of Trustees Birch Haven is fast becoming one of the most wanted cottages in Idlewild. The recommendations made by the Trustee Board Meeting in Idlewild, July, 1956 became a realization this past Summer (1957). The kitchen was modernized with a 54-inch cabinet sink and wall cabinets, two floor cabinets, new kitchen floor, In the bathroom, a n 'W three-piece bath in waterfall blue was installed with the floor be, ing done in blue and black linoleum AN AM. FRAzmn tile blocks. The dining alcove was made very inviting by a new five-piece dinette table set, chairs have meloncolored seats; new shelves were also placed in the wall, new plastic curtains were made for the whole cottage, also covers made for the swings on screened porch from 12 yards of striped denim, property of the sorority. In the bed-rooms, linoleum block tiles were installed on both floors and in all closets since thero was enough material left. In the largest bedroom, new ivory leather headboard l lollywood beds wore bought. The heel rooms are very cornf ortable. Blue spreads were bought for all four beds; where two spreads were too wide, part was cut off and curtains made for that room. It is impossible to describe Birch IIavcn; the best thing is to sec it for yourself. In making reservations, please- make them very. very early, don't wail till summer to make plans for summer. Believe it or nol, 011 Aug . .'30, 1957, three persons wanted to make reservations for Pig ht weeks in August, 19,58 and thC'H' are only 4 Wl'<'ks in th<' monlh. So you S('C tl1al Birch I lawn is in clemancl; don't lC'L outsiders care more for Birch llavc•n than Zclas. n•t'll[ll'rnling al lwr honw, 1,1 l l Cary Slrt't'l. 1r. laclr>, husband of Soror Lut"ilh• H. \fadry, l'hyl11t'l1•r of Zda Phi ll\'la Sorority, ,11llt'rl'cl a !llilcl strok!' 111 J111w of this y1•ar, ,111d is i111prm iug slowly. Soror Bc·rni(·1· A. E. C:nllawa). Amica<· Dirt't'lor of Zda l'lii
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Philadelphia Zetas Review Activities of Summer Philadelphia, Pa.-Following is the Summer-Roundup of Philadclphin Zetas: June-The Sigma-Zeta Boat Hide was a very outstanding event. More than a thousand Sigmas, Zeta Arnicac, Zetas, other Greeks and friends spent a most pleasant evening on the Delaware River. July-The Beta Delta Zeta Chapter rolled out the carpet for Zetas who attended the National EdL:~ational Association held in Philadelphia. A beautiful party was given to the visitors at the home of the Basilcus, Helen M. Townsend. Among the many sorors present was Inna T. Thompson, National Chairman r·or Juvenile Delinquency. August-Tbc Tri State Chapters (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Wilmtngton) entertained at an "Old Fashion Picn io," August 10, at Cedar Knoll Park, New .le!·sey. We were happy to have Dr. Ann Jordan, our National Second Anti-Basilcus, pres mt. Dr. Jordan was house guest of Soror Elcxina Brown, one of our trustees. Sorors attending the wedding of Joan Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Smith, (Soror Nannie Smith), Lo Mr. Andrew Carrigan, Jr. which took place i1, Philadelphia. Many sorors spent very pleasant vacations abroad. Some visited different parts of our counlry while others stayed in peaceful Philadelphia, lhc city or Broth nly Love. Sorors visited Bermuda, Cuba, Mexico, Canada, and most all the states. The r·ollowing Floating Z .tas were rounded . up during the summer: Sue Palmer, Huth Wallace, Olivia [ones, Ccraldino Kennedy, Ernestine Faunt and Shirley Woodson. Seplembcr-Septern bcr 10, found everyone ln~ck home' full of vigor and enthusiasm. Om first mcctmg was held September 14, at the beautiful home of the basikus. Sorors Gladys Warrington and Hazel Anderson lrivc l)C('11 elected delegates to th, Iicgional Meeting lo h(' held in Newark, New Jersey. Senor Carrie McGhcc has been awarded a two-y ear scholarship for graduate study in the school of Social Work at I Ioward University. . \i\!c were saddened with the passing of Sorer Haz l C'lson's beloved mother. Sorors Cleopatra clson and Vivian Cassello have n'CO\'('H'c1 from their illnesses for which we are thankfu I lo the Almighty. Sorer IIcl '11 Freeman's brother, He\. Freeman, is reported to he recover: 11g also f ro111 a sicg(' of sickness, Pray for the sick among us and l hcir ra111ilics. -1/,•llH-
MYRTLE DOUGLAS SNEED
"Our basic needs are a life of health, happiness and abundance, love and marriage. We have available to us a set of spiritual keys which we wish to assure you will open the door to peace of mind, health, happiness and abundance. Let us learn how to use these keys. Transfer your life through the Science of Mind in a practical, inspiring, systematic study."
Soror Myrtle D. Sneed Reviews Basic Needs of Life MYRTLE DOUGLAS SNEED. Il.Sc.R We have found that education is learning to use the tools which the race has found indispensable. Theref orc, in order to implement and understand the 1s of the spirtual keys for ourselves and others we may h~lp, we have undertaken courses of study which are as follows: I. Ilistory of H.eligion, U.S.C. 2. The Family and Its Problems, U.S.C. 3. "Hctardation of School Childr n," a seminar from Hunter's College. 4. "The Gifted Child," a course from Columbia University. \iVe have devoted 15 years of continuing work as a tcacbcr of pre-school age children. After receiving a Bachelor of Religious Science degree (R.Se.B.), w~ have continued our work as a Practitioner, Lecturer and Consultant. held on May 27, H).57 al her home, Houston, Texas. Although
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Co11ti11uccl Irom Page 50 Ilda, was l'onfi,wcl most of tlw past Sn111111t'r al her home in
lo lwr daughter, Soror llnrrison, in hC'r work for Zcla Phi Bela. ThosP who know hcr loved, rcspC' ·tcd m1d apprecii,tcd lier more 1 han words rnulcl cxpn•ss. She ldL ,1 hosl relatives and friends Lo 111011rn her loss. She was a mcmlwr oF Zeta Amicac in llouston. Soror L. M. 1 luntcr, bnsikus of Alpha Gamma Zcla Chapter. Nt'w Orleans, La., rt'porls wilh sintcrl' rcgrl'l the passing or Sornr Marie H. Brynnl in July, U),57.
\k111phis, T1•11n. Soror Lulk-liu \\'. I Iurrison, executive se -rctary of Zcla Phi Ilda. s1w11t lu-r S1111111wr vacation n-cupcrntiug at lu-r home in l Iousto«, Texas. \\r,. ll11llot·k, lhl' 11101.lwr of Sornr Nancy Hullotk M<:Cht•t>, C:hai1111a11 of Z!'la's l•:wcuti\'l· Bonrcl, still l't'lllilins on lht' sick li,t.
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For tlit• yl'ar, 1958, wc wish l'or 011r nationnl offic:prs, our 111t"111llt'r Sorors and fa111ilit"s and friends, cordial grl'clings a11d good wishl's l'or I lappi,wss and Prospt>rity in the Nl•w YPar. L. J. I".
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Lambda Zeta Anticipates Interesting Year's Work
Pictured here while attending the CNW meeting in Washington, D. C., from left arc Dr. ancy B. McGhec, Dr. Deborah C. Partridge and Soror Ferro! Bobo Starks.
"Accent On Youth" Is Theme of NCNW Annual Convention By FERROL STARKS Associate Editor The challenging theme, "Accent On Youth", for the 19.57 annual convention of the National Council of Negro Women, was made vital to delegates and visitors in attendance at this 22nd convention. The sessions were held November 6-10 at the Willard Ilotel in Washington, D. C. The delegation and friends were challenged by the importance of the no •cl for a new program focus in order to attack the multiple problems and policies that ar · contrary to the creation and maintenance of a "good climate" for the fullest development of youth. The youth conference, which was held simultaneously with the convention, included many high school students from across the nation and junior council rncmbcrs, Miss Margret Sims, member of the faculty at Fisk University, was the youth conference chairman and director of Junior Councils. Presiding over the sessions of NC \V meetings wrrtthe following: \lrs. Vivian C. Mason, immediate past national president; Dr. Areuia C. \fallory, past national first vice president; Dr. Bosa Craggs, second vice president; and Sorer ancy \1cGhec, third vice president. Grand Basileus Sor01 Dchoruh Purtrklg« was a11 acPAGE FIFT1-TWO
Houston, Texas-Lambda Zeta Chapter is happy to present an interesting program for this fiscal ye· r. The first event was a harvest lea given jointly with the Amicae Club October 27, 1957 at the Y.M.C.A. The theme was "The Glorious Harvest." Th r' were thrc tables beautifully arranged cl picting Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas scenes. The lea was a great success with gratifying receipts. This fund will make a substantial start on th' scholarship to be given in honor of three deceased Amicae members, namely, Mrs. Etta Walker, Mrs. Rachel H. Glenn, and Mrs. Arie Pleasant. Many sorors have given resumes of their summer travels and studies. Sorors Lillian Adair, Mau dell Will lams, and Lou isc McAllister reported a very enjoyable tour through Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Many parties were given by sorors in their honor. Soror Huth Morrison D as is now teaching at Voorh "S Junior College in South Carolina. Sorrow has visited our ranks. Sorer Mittie Jackson's husband, Sorors Jayne Robinson, Gertrude Spates, and Thcodcs ·a Davenport's lather, and Sorer Lullelia Harrison's mother died recently. While many sorors visited and studied, Sorors Thelma Wells and Ora Campb ,]l helped stud mts at Blackshear El nncntary School improve themselves for the fall term. Sorer Athene Watson, a11 art instructor at Texas Southern University, received an advanced degree in art at the University of California. Sorer Ora Lee Shirley rec ivcd a Mast ir's Degree in guidance at T ixas Southern University last summer. Sorors Dorothy J Jerald and Arie Wanza w •r, v .ry active all summer and this fall sponsoring a youth program at the Y.M.C.A. building. This activity's slogan was "Keep Fit and Dane, a Bit." Many youth are participating in th' activities. Wear, looking forward to the Zeta Boulr: lo he l1eld in Dallas during the Christmas holidays. The Southern Regional will ht' held in I louston during the Easter weekend. If you're down in T .xas anytime, don't forget lo stop in Houston. live participant in hoth 111 •clings in th(' workshop S('Ssions as a leader and rcsour ·t· person. Soror Partridge accompanied a large· delegation of youth lo the youth luncheon 011 Saturday. Other Zetas participating in the con cntion included Sorors Ferro I Starks, president, 1,os ngc lcs Council; and Sorer i\largarct lrhy, director of the Creal l.nkcs Hegion. The couvcntiou closed with an awards banquet which featured the lh•v. ~1arlin 1.utlwr Ki11g as lh<' principal .~peaJ..n. !rs. Dais}' BatC's, NA CP lC'aclcr from I .ittk HoC'k Ark., was gil'('ll an award for lwroie S('rvicc rcndcr<'d in the recent C ·11tral f I igh Sehool affair. The dC'legatio11 chos(' \ 1 iss Dorothy I, I h•ighl as 11atio11al presicl!'nt lo sut·<:<·ed \ hs. \'i\ ian C. \laso11. Soror Fcrrol B. Starks was ('l!'t'tt·d to tlH· 11atio11.1l Hoard of Dircclors. TltE \I CIIO\-Dl~Cl•:\llllrn, l~J.'57
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TAU ALl'UA-Snorclin Manuel, 3030 R St., Omaha, Nebr. UPSILON ALl'JIA - Marion C. Jackson, 2102 , . \Vnshington Ave., Austin, Texas nu ALPHA-Anna L. Harris, 3645 Cote Brilliunte, St. Luuis, Missouri
CHI ALPUA-Cathcrine V. Johnson, 10 Mnclcrm St., Princeton, N. J. PSI ALPllA-Mnri1111ne Drew, Miller Hall, State College, Orangeburg, S. C. OMEGA ALPUA-Dctmil, Mich. ALPIIA llETA-Dcolrice Palmer, Dillard UniverMty, ~cw Orleans, Lu.
BETA BETA-K. G. Duryan, Arkrmsns State. Col., Pine lllulf, Ark. ALPJIA Z£TA-Bcal,ricc ~layo, 2320 Guilford Avc., lhltimo·c, Md. llt,;TA ZETA-Mury n. Heid, 441 l - 21st St. N.E., Wnshin~lon, ]), C. GAMMA ZETA-Ethel B. Manning, 58 Nnssuu ~t., Charleston, S. C. DELTA ZETA-Vel'liu Moore, 2001 Hussell St., Charlotte, . C. EPSILON ZETA-Evelyn Riggins, 640 East Ave., . N.E., Alluntu, Ga. ZETA ZETA-Idn King, 2324 Monroe St., Gary, Ind.. ETA ZETA-Louise McCall, 3233 Virginia Ave., Louisville, Ky. THETA ZGTA-lleatricc Temple, Box 466, North Fork, W. Vn. lOTA ZGTA-Willic Ma Johnson, 602 W. 2!)th St. J ndiunnpol!e, Iud, KAPPA ZETA-J,nol11 l\olitchcll, 523.L Onklund Ave., Dalln'i) Tcxus. LAMllDA ZGTA-Lillinn Adair, 2214 Noble SI., I lou'llo11, Texas MU Zt,;TA-1. M. Herson, 805 N. 27th si., Jlnlon Hou,-:c, La. NU ZGTA-Annclle N. Lawrence, 900 E. Main A vc.1 Knoxville, Tenn.
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O~IJCllON ZETA-M,1ry E. Carnage, 1117 East Martin SI., Rnleigh, N. C. Pl ZETA-Lillinn Jl.u-bour, J 716 Jfoimnn, Nashville, Tenn.
UI IO ZETA-Gwendolyn Ashley, 1712 E. First St., Winston-Salem, N. C. SIGMA ZETA-Junnitu Woods, J933 N. Minneapolis, \>Vichiln, Kansas TAU Zl':TA-Olivin Hobinson, Box 41 1, Quincy, l'lo,·idn, UPSILO1 ZC:TA-Carric D. Thompson, Box 6 u, Mnrshall, 'I'exns PHI ZETA-Lollie a, Taylor, 221 Pearl si., Henderson, N. C. CIJI ZETA-Cruce Pulmoro, 516 N. Durland, Okfnhomn City, Olda. PSI ZETA- lnry McMilfon, 028 E. Terrell Avc., Ji'ort ,,vorth, Tcxn~
OMEGA ZETA-Christene I'nync, 009 - 81h SI. N. W., noanokc, Vn. ALl'IIA ALPHA ZETA-Augusln White, 704 Comclury, Snlishury, N. C.
ALPHA OGTA ZETA-Dobhic Sieck·, 4 Peach llnm1llun, Va.
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ALl'l!A ZETA ZETA-Bernice Jlcnry, 211 G St., llcckly, Wc,1 Vn. ALP[!,\ ETA '/.1•:T -Gloria C111lin11, 1570 S. Third, lemphi,;, Tenn. Al.l'HA TIIETA Zt,;TA-Oli, D. Dingle, 034 W. 3Uth St., Snvnnnrth, Ca. ALl'l 11\ IOTA Z ,TA-E. J111111iln Talc, 2008 N. P(•ol"la St., Tuha, Olcln. ALPIIA l<Ai'l'A ZETA-Dolin Phillips 1100 nvn,ola St., An"lti11, 'foxn"! ' Al.Pl\~ LAMIIDA ZETA-Dovie L. Smith, 1701 I tt.•l,t.• 11" A vr., I'\ I 11\IW~l't', 01..la.
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Al.l'l!A 0\1 ICIION 'I.ETA M.A. lhk1•r, 5.1 I Clark" ALl'IIA l.'I ZETA-Vl'111111 Ulnir, 215 1'1111I St., San Antonin, Tt•xn"il Al.I'll,\ 11110 ZETA Mul-(~i,· Fo,ll', 2212 Duy St., \lont~onH. 'l'Y, Alnhuma
,\l,l'IJA. SIC~1A ZETA 1.udil' P. Dowd,•11, 1844 Slt•iner A\'t•, S.\V.~ Bil'lnin~hnm, Ala. ALPHA TAU ZETA-n11th Willinm,, JI llayvicw l lome~, Cnlvc.\•ilo1'I Tcxn"i: ALPl~A l'SJLON ZETA Inez Thomr.l<in,, llox 0, Ma. A.&M. Uuiv., Tnllnh1mcc, F n. ALl'IIA Pl![ ZETA-A11dr~y l1obin,on 2200 Sconinnry A\C-,, Hichn1ond, Vn. ' Al.1'11 I CJH ZET,\ O,dla n,"hnry, 2480 11011,lon St.~ llt•numonl, T,•xas ALPl!A li!)l ZETA l,11nl'dn Wecmt•,, 5530 Curlin SI., Lo, An~ck•, Ul, Cullf. Al I'll I 0~11•:<:.\ 'I.ETA -~lnr"nn·t W1111011, :11,1 U) rnc, Pclcf\burw-, Vn.
GAMMA 13ETA-1Uta Dennis, 746 Lyon St., San }i'nmcisco, Cnlif. DELTA DETA-Annic McCnskill, Fort Vnllcy State College, Fort Valley, Gn. EPSILON BETA-l?nvonia F. Talley, 2142 Stella St., Monl~omcry, Ala.
ZETA BETA-lllanche L. Wnrncr, 001 N. Penn. Pl., 'fHcsou, Ariz.
ETA JlETA-M,uylnnd State Col., Princess Anne, Md. TIIETA BETA-Annie Rowell, Douglas Hall, Tuskc"'co Tnsliluto, Ala. lOTA BETA-Florence D11ltimorc, 324 Ilill Hall, West Va. Stnlc C<1llcl-(e lnsl. W. Vu. KAPPA BETA-Columbia, S. C. LAMDDA BETA-Fun11ic Hnydcn, I'. 0. llox 17, Jackson Col!c~c, Jnckson, Miss. 1\o!U DETA-Mcrlc McLcnn, Dcthunc Cookman Col!e!,!;c, Daytonu JJoachJ Fla.
NU fiETA-Lillic C. l lcndc.-son, Tougaloo College, Tonknloo, r-.1i.s.s. XI DETA-
OMICHON llETA-Sheilah Go.-don, c/o Victoria Cohen, 557 Hulsey St., llrooklyn 33, N. Y. PI DETA-Mauie Ford, P. 0. Dox 45, Albany State College, Albany, Ga. HHO BETA-Gwendolyn Keith, P. O. Box 373, Savannah State Col., Savannah, Ga.
SIGMA BETA-Constance Cole, Ala. A.&M. College, Normal, Alabama TAU BETA-Jlillye Joyce McGregor, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Tcxns UPSILON BETA-% Augusta P. Dennis, l'.0. llox No. 34, Monrovia, Liberia, West Coast, Africa. l'HI HETA-Helcn McClomb, 16 Tuttle Blcli:., St. Au1~ustinc's College, Jl"leigh N. C. CHI DETA-lncz Boddy, Central Stnte College, Wilherfo1·cc. Ohio. PSI BETA-Dorothy Cnrter, New '\\'omen's Dorm., Grambling CoHegc, Grainbling, La.
OMEGA BETA-Edith Walker, State Tenehers College, Fuycttevillc, N. C. ALPHA G A M M A - Gwendolyn Midgette, Stale Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N. C.
GRADUATE BETA ALPHA ZETA-Arey E. Chrispin, 1664 Seminary St., Jacksonville, Fin. fiETA BETA ZETA-Ethel l<inley, 815 Pinc St., Columbia, S. C. BETA GAMMA ZETA-Elizn Wood, Jlox 217, 59 Gaines St., Montgomery, Wost Vu.
UETA DELTA ZETA-Ethel llnll, 5817 Chestnut Slrcct, }>hiladclphin, ]~a. llETA EPSILON ZETA-Julio G. Haywood, 1411 Gnry SI,, Sluevc])ort, La. JlETA ZETA ZETA-Phyllis Gnslon, 6305 Sicrrn St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
llETA ETA ZETA-L11la ll. Frison, SJ 1 - I 5th Ave., Tnscnloosa, Ala. DETA THETA ZETA-Lyndora Purhum, 872 Tifton St., Norfolk, Vn. 131.sTA lOT1I ZETA-Marguerite Robinson, 3625 S. Vi11ccnncs /\ vc., Chicago, 111. UETA KAPPA ZETA-Annie L. Young, 1623 St. John, Lake Charles, La: BETA LAMDDA ZETA-Leonorn Reid, 119 S. Grove St., Asheville, N. C. llETA MU ZETA-Dora Umnphrcy, Box 628, Gastonin, N. C.
Ht,;TA NU ZETA-Thomnsenc Miller, 619 E. Lee, Greensboro, N. C. Jl£TA XI ZETA-Huth Johnson, Jlox 2!)6, Ocean Spl'ing.~ Miss.
lll.lTA OMLUlON ZETA-J'onc Gibson, 105 Mnssnt:husctts, llighlnnd Pnrk 3, Mich. DETA l'L ZETA-Lucille D. Hamilton, North Church St., 'i\1lnnning, S. C. BETA HIIO ZETA-lla,..-ictl Tabor, P. 0. Dox 488, Ji'o1 L Volley, Ga. lll.sTA SIGMA ZETA-llessie Hodrigucz, 1129 Laurel St., Tnm])a 6, Fla. OETA TAU ZETA-Marion II. Shnnnon, 2191 W. 58th St., Minmi 36, Fin. BETA UPSILON ZETA-Gussie McMillun, 702 E. Newton St., Dolhun, A In. GETA PIH ZETA-B. E. llcnford, Box 532, Stillwater, Okin.
BETA CJII ZETA-Druclln Bingman, 2100 W. 3rd SL., Choslor, Pa. llETA PSI ZETA-Loroln Hines, 5241 S. 25th St., Omnha, Nobr. ' UETA OMEGA ZETA-Mnry M. Jones, 506 Mcrcce Ave,, Alhany, Gn.
GAMMA ALPHA ZETA-Emily llicks, 3045 Wushin~ton St., Corpus Christi, Texns. GAMMA UETA ZETA-Frnncc, Alexander, P. O. Uox 405, llrokhnvcn, Mi.,;s.
GAMMA GAMMA ZETA-Pauline Allen, l 323 12th Ave. So., Colnmbus, Miss. GAMMA DELTA ZETA-Grctn:1 Freeman, 1445 E. J 00th St., Clevclo111I, Ohio GAMMA EPSILON ZETA-Emcrline Jlnwkins, 63 Chcstnul St., Concol'd, N, C. GAMMA ZETA ZETA-1\ousillon ll. Dnvis, 415 S. Clni1· St., Colu111Lws, Ohio. GAMMA lffA ZETA-Mnr;:arcl F. Scoll, 1514 1 lnydcn, Selma, ;\Jahnma.
GAMMA TJll':TA ZETA-Zophrol L. Torrence, Box !408, A11burn, Alo. GAMMA IOTA ZETA-Annie Derry, 517 Ce<lnr St., Clrnllnnoogn, Tonn.
GA 'IMA KAPl'A ZETA-Jlclcn McNcul, 22.24 W. 12th St., Tt':<nrlrnnn, Tcxns. GAMMA LAMODA ZETA-Oliviu E. Brown, 328 Jdl'crson St., Dnytonn Beach, Fln. GAMMA MU ZGTA-Mnrl-(nrcl S111ith, 1-11 Sn1ilh SL, Spnl'tnuhm·J!, S. C.
GAMMA NU ZETA-S,ulic 1-'ccnnnclcrs, 420 Jlen,on St., Cnmcl1·11 :.I. N. J. GAM~IA l'I ZETA-Mary V. Denson, 230 George SL, Marlin, Texas CAMJ\111 I z1nA-t,;,,,•ly11 lhinl, I fi3 Clinton A,,,... Nnv Rochelle, N. Y. GAMMA HIIO Z£TA-J11lin Webb, P. O. Box 472, Pnlmcllo. Fin.
GAMMA SIGMA ZETA-Thcl11111 Muyrs, 200 N. 11 uJ.,th(•s, A mnl'il?O, Tt.•xns
CAJ\IMA TAU ZGTA-Oliv,• B. William,, 530 \V, Stron~, Pl•nsncnla, F'ln. G.\MMA OVIJCIIO z~:'l'A-A. W. Drown, 28 Dicker~on SI., Nl'wnrk, . J,. CAM~IA UPSILON 'I.ETA-Mn,, n. Williums, 1633 S1.~ahrook ltd., Fnyl'llcville, N, C. GAMMA PIil ZETA-Clnclys Jlnmillon, 80 I 8th /\vcnm_•, Dffrlow, Fin.
C:A~I ·IA Cl!I ZETA-St,•1111 E. Johnso11, 801 N. l•:u,.,l St., Shc..•r111nn. Tt•xu~ GA~IM1\ PSI 'I.ETA Anll•ri •a V. II. Allrn, 517 So. J :.I Str,·cl, Ten,plc, Tcxns
GAMMA OMEGA ZETA-Vcstouhia Gunnells, 4620 Eli St., Houston, Texas DELTA ALPHA ZETA-S. Evelyn Lewis, 9!ll llerki me,·, Brooklyn 10, N. Y. DELTA BETA ZETA-Hhoda C. llerry, 118-32 192nd St., St. Albans, N. Y. DELTA DELTA ZETA-Leonia McQuillister, 979 San Bueno Ave., San Frnncisoo, Calif.
DELTA GAMMA ZETA-Lillie P. Mosley, 104 IJospitnl St., Greenwood, S. C. DELTA UPSILON ZETA-Ocg G. McClain, 822 Davison St., Waco, Tex.as. DELTA ZETA ZETA-Alice Barnes, 600 Hill Rd., lluntsville, Md, DELTA ETA Z£TA-Fra11ces Scruggs, 433 N.W. 21st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. DELTA THETA ZETA-Mary T. Love, 1509 llasil St., Mobile, Aln. DELTA IOTA ZETA-Augusta P. Dennis, P.O. llox 34, Monrovin, Liberia, West Coast, Africa.
D£LTA KAPPA ZETA-Mytrolcnc Grnys, 825 Fnirview S~., Highpoint, N. C. DELTA LAMBDA ZETA-Flora Mnlhis, 106 - 7th St., Tifton, Gn. DELTA NU :LETA-Estell G. Young, 1412 34th Ave., Meridian, Miss. DELTA XI ZETA-Luurn A. llloodwo1·tl1, 898 Rnymond St., Akron, Ohio
Dl,LTA OMICHON ZETA-Barbara Dawson, 38 Abbotsford St., Roxbury 21, Mass. DELTA l'l ZETA-llcssye S. Wilder, 230 E. 13th St., Scotlnnd Neck, N. C. DELTA RUO ZETA-Almn Hoberls, 704 London St., Porl.sinouth, Vn.
DELTA SIGMA ZETA-Glnclys Alcxandc,·, 1130 S. E. 7th Ave., Gainesville, Fla. DELTA MU ZETA-Elaine l'. Donavull, 3212 Fish Ave., Bronx 69, N. Y. DELTA TAU Z£TA-Haltic Miller, Ht. 3, llox J 7-A, Ki11gslrcc, S. C. DELTA UPSILON ZETA-Olga G. McClain, 822 Dawson St., \V,1co, 'T exos
DJ,LTA Clll ZETA-Norma W. Moore, Box 282, [nstilulc, 'Wei-it Va.
DELTA PIil ZETA-Marie Rivers Faust, 756 Emroo Dl'ivc, Dayton, Ohio
DELTA PSI ZETA-Kalie Curlis, 1105 Sixth St., 0 rn n gc, T cxns
DELTA OMEGA ZETA-Lillian Jackson, 673 Bell A venue, Huntsville, A la.
EPSILON ALPHA ZETA-Dernice J. Miller, Grambling- CoHcgc, Grambling, Ln. EPSILON BETA ZETA-Lucyllc K. Fields, 615 Gco•·git1 St., Plant City, Fla, £PSILON GAMMA ZETA-Alice llniley, 430 Penn Ave., Hocky Mount, N. C. E~SILON DELTA ZETA-Lottie llakcr, 933 Dunhar, Port Arthur, Texas EPSILON EPSILON ZETA-Clam V. Williams, 332 W. Wnshinglon St., Orlanclo, Fla. EPSILON ETA ZETA-Erma L. Abercrombie, Box 30-Ginu·d Sl"ntion, JJhenix City, Alabamo.
EPSILON THETA ZETA-Grncc llarris, 120 Douglass St., l•'ranklorl, Ky, £PS1LON IOTA ZETA-Bernice Darlon, 204 Brid"cll St., Greenville, S. C. EPSILON KAPPA ZETA-Geneva Monhdc, !GOO H,•1chnnrm, LynchlmrJ.!:, Va. EPSILON LAMBDA ZETA - Lncclistinc Wilson, Prairie View A.&M. Colle!fc1 Prairie View, Tex. EPSILON NU ZETA-Willie Mac Mobley, I'. O. Uo, 1047, Wildwood Fin. EPSILON XI ZETA-Cail,crine Johnson, 10 Maclean St., Princeton, N. J, £1'SILO.\I OMICl\O ZETA-Alma Gentry, 172.! 2/llh Ave., Sonlllc. Wnsh. EPSILON l'I ZETA-Huth Johnson, 132 Lincoln Ave., E. Gnds<lcn, /\In. EPSILON nllO ZETA-1Ia111rnh llall, 1512 W. 6th St., \.Vihnin'.!!on, Dclnwarc EPSILON MU ZErA-Huth Lornmorc, 527 Srd St., N. W., Moullric, Ga. EPSILO ZETA ZETA-c/o K. G. Dnrvnn, A.M.& N. College, l'inc lllnlT, Ark. EPSILON SIGMA THETA-Elsie 11. Nunn, Elizahrlhtown, N. C. EPSILON TAU ZETA-Gwendolyn Enrl, 1,510 Clin1011 H<l., Mncon, Gn. EPSILON UPSILON ZETA-Donnie Rcmhcrt, Talh1cle1,;:a Co.ll<•~c, TnHiUlel,!a, A la.
PIil ZETA-Mary n. Powell, 1224 Orc1-(011 SI., Ge,·krky, Cnlif. t,;l'lSOLON Clll ZETA-Ann Flowers, 1024 W. 'u111lcr St., Floccnce, S. C.
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