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leta ~bi TSeta ~ororitp, 1Jnc. DEBORAH PARTRIDGE WOLFE, Ph.D. Grand Basileus Queen's CoJlege, Flushing, New York Residence: 62 South Union Ave., Cranford, New Jersey ARIZONA C. STEMONS, Founder-President Grand Basileus-Emeritus 19 15 Fed era I S trect Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NATIONAL OFFICERS BETTYE STEELE TURNER, First Anti-Basileus, Box I 16, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. MILDRED CATER BOONE, Second Anti - Basileus, Central State Hospital, Box 39, Petersburg, Va. BARBARA MINOR JAMES, Third Anti - Basileus, 3830 Golden Hill Drive, Dallas, Texas. ISABELL M. HERSON, Grammateus, 805 North 27th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
SUSIE E. MILES, Tarnias, 2619 Eleventh Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. MARY THERIOT WILLIAMS, Antapokritis, 8717 Seneca St., Oakland .5, California. MAGGIE B. DANIEL, Ph.D., Chairman, Executive Board, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. LUCILLE R. MADRY, Phylacter, 1608 Arthur Street, Louisville, Ky.
GLADYS BUTLER, Chairman of
Board of Trustees, 415 W. 28th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. ETHEL HALL, Trustee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. MADGE PER.RY HARPER, Ph.D., Trustee, Orangeburg, S. C. WILLA PEEVY, Trustee, Tulsa, Okla. GR.ACE PHILLIPS, Trustee, Atlanta, Georgia. LULLELfA W. HARRISON, Executive Secretary, 1721 Worms Street, Houston I 0, Texas.
REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND ASSOCIATES Atlantic Region
PANSY L. BORDERS, Chairman of Regional Directors, IO N. Clinton Street, East Orange, New Jersey. .JAQUELINE SIMPSON, Associate Director, 500 W. 140th Street, ew York City. AGNES JOHNSON, Associate Director, 87 Humboldt Avenue, Roxbury, Mas achusetts, Eastern Region
JOSEPHINE SMITH, Director, 4116, Arkansas Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. AUDREY ROBI SON, Associate Director, 2200 Seminary Ave., Richmond, Virginia. AN lE L. YOUNGER, Associate Director, 309 Belcher Street, Bluefield, West Virginia. KATHARI E 0 . .JOHNSON, Associate Director, 2351 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Maryland.
MARIO SHA NON, Associate Director, Miami, Florida. South Central Region
JULIA POLK, Director, 1703 Dalton Street, Jackson, Mississippi. 1YR TLE WILLIAMS, As ociate Director, 1707 High Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. MABEL SCRUGGS, Associate Director, l 103 Queens Drive, Chauanooga Tenne see. ZELIA EVA S, A .sociate Director, Alabama Stale College, Montgomery, Alabama. Great Lakes Region
MARGARET IRBY, Director, 450 Lindenwood Rd., Dayton, Ohio. WfLL \ MAE .JOHNSON, Associate Director, G02 W. 27th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
South Eastern Region
GRACE COX YOUNG, Associate Director, 9'.H) \V. Walnut Street, Louis ville, Kentucky.
ELLA FISHER, Director, 518 W. Henry Street, Savannah, Georgia.
FR \NCES F.\JTITFUL, Associate Director, Flint, Iirhigan.
ALBERTA STEVE SO , Associate Director, 9(H Oak Street, Columbia, South Carolina.
CIIRl~T! E ICIJOI.SON, Associate Director. 521 E. 7Gth Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Mid-Western Region
JEWEL LIVINGSTO , Director, 5523 Hebert Street, St. Louis, Mo. CLETA SANDERS, A ociate Director, 3230 N. 34th, Kansas City, Kansas. DOROTHY DE\VITTY, Associate Director, 2415 N. Wheeling, Tulsa Oklahoma. EDYTHE BRYANT, Associate Director, 3233 E. 33rd Avenue, Denver, Colorado. DELL MOORE, Associate Director, Omaha, Nebraska. Southern Region
VELMA BUTLER. Director, 801 Nevada, San Antonio, Texas. J ULJA G. SIMON, Associate Director, 141 I Gary Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Pacific Region
NAOMI WILLI\ I'i, Director, 1506 Tyler Street, Berkeley, California. J.E EC!!\ WEE 1S, Associate Director, 5'.l:W Carlin, Los Angeles 16, California. West African Region
1ARY HARDE Ul\llJLU, Director, Nigeria, West Africa . . \. DORlS Br\NI S IIE RIES, i\ssociate Director: ,ll Benson Street, Monrovia, Lib .ria.
Mary Theriot Williams EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 8717 Seneca St. Oakland 5, Calif.
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BOARD OF EDITORS Lillian J. Fentress
1888 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles 18, California Charlotte J. Chambliss 908 Linden Street Oakland 7, California Catherine Jones 158-25 - 72nd Ave. Flushing, New York
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED VOLUME XXV-No. 2
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER, 1960
Louise Batson 140 McDonough St. Brooklyn, N.Y. REGIONAL REPORTERS Eastern
Millie Liston 1441 Waddell Street Charlotte, North Carolina South Eastern
Madeline G. Harrison Savannah State College Savannah, Georgia South Central
Mildred Horn 3178 Gilmore Memphis, Tennessee Great Lakes
Marie Clifton 3301 John Daly Street Inkster, Michigan Mid-Western
Lucille Long 4853a Farlin Ave. t. Louis, Missouri Southern
Emma V. Gilbert Peoples Business College 1120 East J 2th Street Austin, Texas Pacific
Irma B. Evans 6320 Baker Street Oakland 8, California
This ARCHON cover records a historic moment for Zetas throughout the nation as it depicts the execution of the contracts which "dosed the deal" and made the Zeta House officially and actually ours! This important business was transacted for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., by (5tanding, left to right): Soror Susie E. Miles, Chairman of the Building Fund; Mr. Walter Washington, Sorority attorney; Soror Willa Peevy, Trustee and Soror Esther Hall, Trustee. Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah Wolfe is shown signing the document with Mr. Samuel Leftowitch who represented the fraternity from which the building was purchased. An important witness to the signing, but not pictured, is Soror Gladys Butler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The ARCHON is published by ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, Inc. Please address all correspondence and inquiries to ARCHON, 8717 Seneca Street, Oakland 5, California.
ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATES-Fill in this coupon and mail it at once to Soror Barbara Minor James, Third AntiBasileus, 3830 Golden Hills Drive, Dallas 16, Texas. Chapter
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The Editor's Page
Prose and---ARCHON Digressions, Concessions and Impressions
By MARY T. WILLIAMS
If it is true that "one picture is worth a thousand words," then it is about time that The ARCHON devoted a few inches of space to the subject. For, as some of you already know, pictures have ( J) nearly bankrupted The AR CHON, (2) interrupted, to some extent, the domestic tranquility of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and (3) caused the editor to acquire the habit of talking to herself-out loud. The bankrupting action grew out of an ill-advised attempt to encourage more Zetas and their respective chapters to send in contributions for publication. Picture prices were cut to an outrageous minimum-and, nothing which could be called "encouraging", happened, especially since the undergrads, in whose direction the lure was cast, looked the other way. Since our pictures are only "a thousand words," and it would take at least a million miles of explanations to clear up situation (2) and situation (3), we will proceed without further fanfare to the announcement that The ARCHON is adopting a new standard of sanity which has been named the "big seven rule." Everyone can master the rule by applying simple mathematics to all pictures which are intended for ARCHON publication. Merely visualize The ARCHON page as being divided into four sections. Now, how many of these sections will your picture cover? The resulting answer is your beginning number. Multiply the beginning number by the "big seven" and add a dollar sign. Label this final sum "enclosure" and send it along with your picture(s) to The ARCHON. But, before you mail the pictures, give a little thought to the fact that The ARCHON is printed by a lithographer, not a magician. Don't send the metal plates which are mounted on wooden blocks; those are for letterpress use. And, don't send pictures that have been clipped out of newspapers. Send photographs. The editor will concede the size and shape if the contributor will remember the watchword -clear picture! Remember, if it can't stand to lose a little something in the process, we're in trouble. Now that you're ready to mail the picture, make sure that the paper clip is not rusty and that you have not punched holes in the picture with staples. Now ( oh, no, not again) that you have the picture rules down pat, let's have a trial run ( and this is serious). PAGE TWO
ARCHON'S special project editor wants every Zeta to mail a snapshot, about one inch square, to ARCHON, 8717 Seneca Street, Oakland 5, California. You can cut it out of a group picture, have it taken in a twenty-five-cent photographing machine, or take it yourself. As long as it is "about one inch square" the special project editor will accept it. For this project, the big seven rule is suspended, of course. One of the more pleasant editorial chores has been the reading between the lines of the crisp and formal communiques from the office of the Executive Secretary. Therein, we discovered that Soror Harrison has a heart of gold and we are prepared to proclaim that The ARCHON has become one of her pet projects. Soror Harrison has been busy beating the bush to scare up some first class manuscripts for our editorial consideration. The first result of her handiwork is the article in this issue by Soror Issie Shelton Jenkins which gives us stay-at-homers an insight into the Far East situation. There are other articles in the making and we're happily going deeper into Soror Harrison's debt. Wonder if she'll settle for an honorary press card?
Tentative plans for the 40th Anniversary celebration were released by Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah P. Wolfe in a recent memorandum to members of the Executive Board. The celebration, which will include the dedication of the new National Headquarters, will be held December 28-30, 1960 in Washington, D.C. The first two days of the celebration will be devoted to a meeting of the Executive Board. On December 30, all Zetas are invited to participate in the Pilgrimage to the National Headquarters. Formal dedication of the Zeta House, roll call and viewing of the house and grounds are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The Anniversary Luncheon will be served on the campus of Howard University, the site of Zeta's founding, at 1 :00 p.m. The luncheon program will include a history of the Sorority, Memories by the Founders and citations and presentations. Open House and a reception honoring the Founders will take place from 8:00 p.m. until 11 :00 p.m. All Greeks and the public will be invited to visit the National Headquarters at this time.
NOVEMBER, 1 960 -THE ARC HON
Mr. and Mrs. Estemore A. Wolfe - at home
Successful Women, Especially Those With Careers And Homes To Manage Will Find The Traditional And Studied "Word To The Wise," In The "Grand's" Common Sense Approach To The ...
Modern Woman ••• Her Responsibilities in Homemaking By Dr. Deborah Partridge Wolfe Grand Basileus
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and ehal! cleve unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2: 24 The family i one of the oldest institutions of society-so old, in fact, that we cannot accurately trace its development. However, we do know that according to the Bible, Adam and Eve became the world's first family and from this family we began to learn some of the most important universal truths. The group concept is (undamental in sociological thinking. This is inevitable because people, particularly in contemporary ociety, do not live isolated lives, in vacuo. Moreover, group life is indispensable for human development. It socializes the individual, and it is through the medium of the group that the impact of culture is stamped upon the individual. The role of group life in general, and of any group in particular, varies from one culture to another, and from one stage of individual development to another, but such variations are but differences of degree in an importance that is both perva ive and fundamental. The role of the group is particularly great in the child period of life. The child b gins life with a total dependence THE ARCH ON - NOVEMBER, 1960
upon the group, the family, and the lessening of his dependence upon this first group, as the years go by, is but part of a larger process whereby he transfers his allegiance to, and dependence on, other groups. The child's first teachers are his parents. What he learns from them through what they do, the care they provide, the instruction they supply, the example they set, is likely to have a far greater influence on him than any other group or institution with which he comes in contact. Families rarely lie idle. They run on bursts of emotional energy generated by the interacting personalities of their members. These dynamic life forces are geared to perform a variety of functions that change through the years. What the forces are that keep a family alive and growing, how they operate in performing family functions, and how they withstand the hazards of conflicting forces, both from within and from without the family, are important considerations today. The family life cycle, as a frame of reference, is a way of taking a long look at family life. lt is based upon the recognition of the successive patterns within the continuity of continued on next page PAGE THREE
Wolfe: MODERN WOMAN---continued family living over the years. It opens the way for study of the particular problems and potentials, rewards and hazards, vulnerabilities and strengths of each phase of family experience from beginning to end. It recognizes the peculiar rhythms and tempos that pulse through family living, now soft and sweet, now loud and tempestuous, now swift, now slow, in movements that every family everywhere knows in its harmonies and dissonances of living together through the years. Families take form in the marriage and early establishment of the newly married couple. They develop rapidly as husband and wife assume, with the coming of their first child, additional roles as father and mother. As successive children are born, family members enlarge their roles to encompass the additional children as individuals and as members of the growing family group. Each addition to the family brings not only an increase in the number of family members, but a significant reorganization of family living, so that no two children are born in the same family situation. As children grow older, their parents are growing older also, changing in their needs and desires, their hopes and expectations, as well as their responses to the demands and pressures of growing children. Concurrently, the children are progressively changing in their relationship to their parents, to their brothers and sisters, and to other relatives. Families mature as their children grow up, through childhood, into adolescence, and finally into lives and homes of their own. Families that once expanded to accommodate the requirements of growing children, later must contract as they release these same children as young adults. The big bustling years when family life runs at a hectic pace eventually give way to the long slow-moving years of the empty nest, when the middle-aged and aging parents face the latter half of their marriage together as a pair. Members of Zeta Phi Beta are dedicated to finer womanhood and accept their role as home makers. Each family grows through the years in its own particular way. Just as the individual person is born, grows and develops, matures, and ages, undergoing the successive changes and development from conception through senescence in his own way, so a family lives out its life cycle in its own unique fashion. Only the family that has developed deep spiritual roots can hope to build the good life-to develop the all-embracing emotional feeling of "no place like home." The home is intrinsically a religious institution, but it source of strength must be found outside of itself - in its relationship with God. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart; And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou Liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as [rontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the post of thy house and on thy gates. Deut. 6:6-9 PAGE FOUR
Epsilon Alpha Zeta Finer Womanhood Week culminated with a vesper service at Grambling College where we presented Soror Maggie Daniel, Chairman of the Executive Board, as our guest speaker. A tuition scholarship was awarded to the highest ranking undergraduate Archonian for the school year 1959-60. The Chapter sponsored its second Debutante Ball at which time eighteen freshmen college women were presented to society. This event was held in the beautiful Black and Gold Room and Patio of the Student Union Building on the campus. Sorors Vera Washington and Lillian Mothershed of Beta Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Shreveport, La., were guests at the ball.
San Antonio Amica e Host Zodiac Tea A Zodiac Tea was held at the Central YWCA by the San Antonio Amicae on Sunday, June 5. Friend Monroe (Lorenne) Hodge served as general chairman. The day was beautiful and the affair was well attended. Script for the program dealing with the signs of the Zodiac was written by Mrs. Scott D. Foley who narrated for the interpretive skits. The skits were slanted to the months represented by the various signs. Participants were Rufus Prosser, Julius Newton and model, Wilburn White and Miss Patricia Rainey, Alvon Armstead and Miss Priscilla Preacheer, Floyd H. Jefferson, Dwight Cunningham and Michael Sapenter, Mrs. Lena Calhoun and models, Miss Sylvia B. Hunt, Miss Carolyn Tanner and McKenzie Jackson, Curtis Wade, Joyce Crayton, Mrs. S. A. Beverly, Patricia D. Gay, and Miss Mamie Nell Holloway. Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta and the Archonians served as ushers. Each service table, and there were 12, was covered with blue and white covers, each showing the special sign of the Zodiac. Zetas served in various capacities. Other members of the Amicae are: Friends D. Eason, E. Jones, E. Bates, R. Smith, Wade Robinson, Amicae President, Addie M. Allen, Annie Thomas, Ada L. Gary, Ruth Walton, Theresa Gray, Robert Vital, Eva Moten and Eddie Harris. A reception honoring Dr. Emory R. Owens, distinguished citizen and two members of the Prairie View Chapter, Sorors Lucelustine Wilson and K. Snell Gibson, was held May I in the Lucille 0. Evans Lounge, Priarie View College. Soror L. W. Harrison brought greeting from the ational Body and presented a gold key to Sorer Wilson and a citation to Soror Gibson. Among others participaitng in the program were Mrs. U. S. Smith, Zeta honoree of 1959, who presented the Sorority's plaque to Dr. Owens. Mesdames Wilson and Gibson are life members of the Sorority. Soror Tommie M. Allen spoke on 'Today's Challenge for Tomorrow's Survival." The honor~es were recipients of congratulatory messages, lovely gifts and flowers, NOVEMBER, I 960-THE ARCHON
like so many other people, who, in pursuit of their careers, are called upon to travel to the far flung corners of the earth, Soror Issie Shelton Jenkins is making the most of her opportunity to see the world. Here in the following pages of the ARCHON, Soror Jenkins has recorded, especially for her Zeta sisters, her own impressions of the people of the Far East and the economic, social and political situations which shape their daily lives. For armchair travelers, students of the social sciences and just plain curious Zetas, The ARCHON is pleased to present this article which Soror Jenkins has so unpretentiously entitled ...
Notes on the Far East: 'P~ 1~, ~°"9 'K.tue9 aHd flafu:ue By Soror Issie Shelton Jenkins
lt i so easy for an American to become complacent about world affairs. Living in a country with so high a standard of living, and a country which has not endured the tragedy of battle on her own soils for several generations, one experiences a sudden jolt when he finds out first hand what other parts of the world are experiencing. This is especially true in the Far East, where the threat of communism is an ever present danger and poverty is a constant companion. In accompanying my husband on a tour of the Far East under the auspices of the State Department's American Specialist Program, I have been able to gain some insight into the struggle between communism and democracy, and have seen the processes of the struggle to survive. It is my endeavor here to share with my sister Zetas some of the experiences of this tour, which will include the Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, and Japan. Before returning to the States we will also have visited Taiwan (Formosa), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The Philippine Islands were under American rule from 1898 to I 946, with the exception of the three years of Japanese Occupation during the Second World War. On July 4, 1946, the United States granted the Islands complete independence. American influence on the Islands during the nearly fifty years of American rule is very apparent in the large cities, particularly in Manila. Many phases of Western culture have been adopted. THE ARCHON- NOVEMBER, 1 960
English is taught in all schools beginning with the lower grades, with the result that the contemporary generation speak very good English. Many people are trilingual, speaking Tagalog, their national dialect, Spanish (the Spanish ruled the Islands before the Americans took over in 1898), and English. The Philippines are still recovering from the Japanese invasion. Many ruins have not yet been rebuilt. What was once the old Spanish walled-city in Manila was completely bombed by the Japanese. A great part of this city has not as yet been rebuilt. This has resulted in many families making their homes in the small cave-like openings which are typical of Spanish walls. It is within these ruined walls that one can witness examples of the lowest standards of living. Houses are built of fruit crates and other similar materials. There are no such luxuries as electricity or running water. Pails are set up in the ancient fashion to catch the rain water. After the water is used, it is poured through the floor where it stands stagnant along with other waste.
In opposition to this picture there are also many beautiful sections of Manila where residences similar to American residential sections can be found, with all modern conveniences. Driving along Dewey Boulevard, named for Admiral Dewey, one can sec Manila Bay, the American Embassy and many of Manila's first cla s hotels. We stayed at the Filipinas Hotel which certainly compares with many of our better hotels, complete with swimming pool. continued on next page PAGE FIVE
Jenkins: NOTES ON THE FAR EAST---continued It is when one goes outside of the city into the farming areas that one sees the real Filipino culture. In many places it seems that nothing modern has invaded the islands. The rice-growers still use the ancient methods of planting, harvesting, and irrigating their rice crops. Most of the small farms are devoid of machinery, and almost al1 of the work is done with human labor. The people of the Philippines are a very education conscious group. In Manila one can find almost any type University of his choice. Their oldest University was founded in 1619 by the Spaniards, the University of Santo Tomas. The elementary and secondary education systems are very similar to those of the United States. Many of the teachers have studied in America. The Filipinos are developing a great pride in their national culture. This is particularly evidenced in the increasing popularity of the Philippine Folk Dances. We were fortunate enough to be invited to see two University groups perform. One of the groups (Philippine Women's University group) had just returned from a tour of Europe where the group won two prizes in a European Folk Festival. Their performances were excellent and the costumes were beautiful. One Folk Dance Group, The Bayanihan Dancers, are currently touring the United States under the auspices of theatrical producer S. Hurok. Although much is left to be desired, under the United States rule of the Islands economic conditions have improved. Much is still being done by public health agencies to help raise the health and living standards. The United States recognizes the importance of the Philippines as a stepping stone to the rest of Asia. Realizing this, the United States has given enormous financial and technical assistance to the Islands. Because of the weakened economic conditions of the Islands in 1950 caused by the suffering under the Japanese occupation, there was a serious communist movement within the country. Fearing that this movement might give way to a communist led government, the U. S. aided the existing government in carrying out reforms and offering other assistance. Today the Philippines have a reasonably stable government, and serious threats by communist movements have been removed. Hong Kong, "the pearl of the Orient," still retains much of oriental culture in spite of the fact that it has been under British control since the Treaty of anking in 1842. The British control the Island of Hong Kong and a strip of land on the Chinese Mainland, known as Kowloon and the new territories. It is here in Hong Kong that one feels clo est to Communist China. Shops operated by Red Chinese clearly bear the identification. Goods made in Red China are plentiful. For this reason Americans shopping in Hong Kong are required to get certificates of origin of Chinese-type articles. The United States will not allow Communist-made goods to be imported into the States. Here also can be witnessed the courage of the Chinese who have refused to live under red rule. Thousands and PAGE SIX
thousands of Chinese refugees who have escaped from Communist territories have sought refuge in Hong Kong. This has led to overcrowded conditions and to poor Jiving standards. Thousands of refugees live on the hills of the island in refugee shacks which are hardly substantial enough to withstand the weather elements. Fortunately refugee housing is now in the process of being built, but this will not be available for some time, and then housing will not be adequate for a great many refugees. Day by ·day, refugees pour into Hong Kong. It is necessary only to go a short distance in the new territories before reaching communist territory. We happened to be in Hong Kong during the celebration of one of the communist holidays. We were cautioned by American Embassy officials to remain off the streets on this day, as there would be communist demonstrations. In Hong Kong one can see all modes of transportation from old to modern times. There are modern big cars and small foreign cars; speedy buses and trolley cars; ferry service every five minutes between Hong Kong and Kowloon; taxicabs with meters; and the outdated rickshaws pulled by old and young Chinese men. The rickshaws are similar to our buggies of the old days with capacity for two persons, pulled by men. Rickshaw men work in their barefeet on the hot pavement, and it is known that their life span is very short. In Hong Kong there can be found foods to suit the choice of any gourmet. The Chinese are superb cooks and the choice of dishes are endless. On the Kowloon side we found the most wonderful Russian Restaurant where we could get an eight course dinner for less than one American dollar. We were fond of American-Chinese food, but it was not until we tasted real Chinese food as we found in Hong Kong and in Taiwan that we realized how delicious it could be. We spent one afternoon at Chung Chi College in the new territory. Chung Chi is a small college founded in 1951 by a group of American and British missionaries. It was founded to carry on the work of the thirteen former Christian universities of the Chinese Mainland, which were closed when the communists took over. Although the campus is very small, covering approximately ten acres, the work being done at this college is inspiring. My husband gave an afternoon lecture to the students and was amazed at the interest and enthusiasm shown by the students. One of the most fascinating things about Hong Kong to a visitor is the unlimited shopping opportunities and values that are available. Hong Kong is a free port and goods from all over the world are plentiful. Most Americans can hardly believe the prices. The American dollar is given a very high value in most Asian countries. Goods that cannot be bought anywhere else in the world can be found in Hong Kong. We were told by some people that Singapore would offer as many shopping opportunities as Hong Kong, but we found that Singapore could not compare at all with Hong Kong. continued on page 39 NOVEMBER, 1960-THE ARCHON
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY joined in the tribute paid to the late Soror Mary Hewlett Plummer at the dedication of a new Washington, D.C. school which was named in her honor. Members of Beta Zeta Chapter, of which Soror Plummer was a founder, attended the dedication to present a gift from. Zeta to the school.
Soro rs making the presentation are pictured above, left to right: Soror Esther C. Peyton, Soror Josephine C. Smith, Soror Mary R. Reid, Soror Edith A. Lyons, Mrs. Bernice S. House, principal of the Plummer School: Soror Arizona Stemmons and Soror Louise Batson.
Beta Zeta Beta Zeta Founder Honored The memory of Soror Mary Hewlett Plummer will be perpetuated in the beautiful new school which was named for her in Wasington, D.C. Several Zeta sorors were on hand at the dedication ceremonies for the modern new elementary school building. The group, led by Grand Basileus Emeritus, Soror Arizona Stemmons presented a special gift-a silver water pitcher, tray and tumbler-in honor of Soror Plummer who was one of the founders of Beta Zeta Chapter in Washington, D.C. oror Plummer began her career as a teacher in the Washington, 0. . schools in 19 J 4 following her graduation from the Miner orrnal chool. he later earned an A.B. Degree from Howard University and a Master's Degree from THE ARCHON - NOVEMBER, 1 960
Columbia University. She became the principal of the Francis Junior High School in 1925, the same year in which she participated as a founder of Beta Zeta Chapter. Soror Plummer remained at Francis Junior High School until 1947 when a physical disability forced her into retirement. She died on January 27, 1951. Throughout her lifetime, Soror Plummer was recognized as a person with a great capacity for constructive leadership and organization and, with a rare gift of teaching ability. The Negro History Bulletin cited her as ' ... cultured, refined, con cicntious and at all times, gracious, humble and unassuming." PAGE SEVEN
Zeta Cookbook Supports Project If you've ever wondered what the Grand Basileus serves when she has guests, you might like to try her favorite recipe and those of many other Zetas as well. A "Zeta Cookbook of Favorite Recipes" is in the making, sponsored by the Great Lakes Region, as a project to help furnish the new National House. All sorors are asked to contribute recipes. Prizes will be offered for best recipes ( see contest rules below) in several different categories. Because of the short space of time until our National House opens in December, the Committee asks that recipes be sent immediately. The price of the cookbook will be two dollars. Since this will be a limited edition, sorors may want to reserve copies now by sending to Soror Jeanie Strand, Route 3, Xenia, Ohio. (Make checks or money orders payable to the sorority.) Each Zeta will want one for herself, and several extra ones for Christmas gifts, too. Recipe Contest Rules
Jeanie Strand Woman of Purpose The announcement that the Great Lakes Region is sponsoring publication of a cookbook, focuses attention on Soror Jeanie Strand who will head the project. Soror Strand is from the Chi Beta Chapter at Central State College. She is a junior majoring in biology and premedicine and currently has a grade point average of 3.6. She became a Zeta-indirectly-because she is interested in problems of maternity! Twelve years ago, Soror Strand was plain Jeanie Strand, housewife and recent bride. The first baby was on the way. "If it's worth doing, there's a book on it," is a Strand family motto, so Jeanie's husband, who is at the Aero-Space Medical Division at Wright Field, brought her a book entitled, "Childbirth Without Fear." The book advocated classes of exercise, relaxation and instruction for expectant mothers, and by the time the second child was on the way a few years later, Jeanie had organized a group to give the classes at the Dayton YWCA She served as the first president of this group, known as the Preparation for Parenthood League. To date more than a thousand women have completed these classes. As the years passed, her interest in the problems of maternity became so acute that she became determined to study medicine or some medical-related science and this is where Central State and Zeta Phi Beta orority come in. She applied for the fall term in 1957 and then discovered to her dismay that another baby-her fourth-was on the way. After some hesitation, she enrolled anyway. That first year was a blue-ribbon year for Jeanie. Carrying a full load the first semester and then a half-load during the second, she made straight A's, had the baby, and of PAGE EIGHT
I. Recipes will be accepted only from members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 2. Type recipes on one side of paper with ingredients and amounts listed first, then directions below. Use standard measurements, please, no "butter the size of walnut" type of measurements. 3. Tell us something of interest about your recipe: handed down in your family, served at a Finer Womanhood Tea, used when your teen-aged daughter entertains, etc. No commercial recipes, please. 4. You may enter as many recipes as you wish. Everyone has a favorite cake or dessert recipe, but don't forget such categories as beverages, meats, salads, vegetables and smorgasbord recipes. Prizes will be awarded for the best recipe of the book, the most nutritious recipe, the best low-calorie recipe, another in the "frankly fattening" group and another for the best one for cooking for a crowd. Another special feature will be a section on party luncheon menus. If you have a favorite recipe which doesn't fit into any of the above categories, send it along anyway; we will find a place for it! 5. Send recipe(s) with your name and address and chapter name to Soror Jeanie Strand, R.R. 3, Xenia, Ohio. 6. Prizes have not been ordered yet, but they will be nice prizes, something with a sorority motif. Judging and selection of recipes will be done by the Cook Book Committee or their representatives and their decision will be final. more interest to us- pledged Zeta. In addition, she won the Stella Counselbaum Award "In recognition of contributions to the development of better inter-group relations." The second year she was elected president of her PreMedical Society and for one semester served as the Editor of the Gold Torch. This past year she served for a time as Basilcus of Chi Beta Chapter. "Becoming a Zeta was one of the finest things that happened to me at Central State," Jeanie says. "The kindness, sisterly love and understanding which was extended to me by the Zetas will never be forgotten." Meanwhile, that first baby who started it all, i. now n bright young lady entering the sixth grade. And she says when she goes to college, she's going to be a Zeta! NOVEMBER, 1 960
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ZETA ZETA CHAPTER held its annual July meeting with Soror Ida B. King hosting the windy city Sorors. The Sorors enjoyed a gay dinner party prior to the regular business meeting. The guest of honor was Soror A rah Malone, veteran Chicago public school teacher who retired in June. The hostess theme was the Zeta Blue and White throughout. The table centerpiece was of blue and white flowers; bud vases carried the same scheme. Decorative flowers were white. At each place setting was a small wrapped gift tied with blue ribbon. Unwrapping the gift, each guest was the recipi-
ent of a lovely pair of all white earrings, each pair identical. A delicious eight course dinner was served. Picture above are Zetas who attended the meeting: Sorors Cinderella Green, Epistoleus; Ida B. King, hostess and Chairman of the Regional Executive Board; Mildred P. Butler, Basileus; M. Ann Prendergast, Grammateus; and Laura S. Jones, Tamias. Standing are: Sorors Doris Jackson, Marzette Benton, Mary Simmons, Jacqueline E. Washington, Effie McKerson, Arah Malone, Christine Bettis, Dorothy Law, and Ruth Duncan.
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The hicago graduate chapters, Zeta Zeta, the oldest Illinois chapter and Beta Lota Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporutcd, emphasized international relations, human relations and gee-politics during their Finer Womanhood observance at Chicago. Alpha Alpha Chapter, the undergraduate unit, was the special guest at the festivities. Zeta Zeta Chapter initiated its observance in joint worship with the Beta Iota Zeta Chapter at the Bethesda Baptist hureh. The two chapters, in unity of donation, presented a gift to the church. On Monday evening the Zeta Zeta haptcr and the Beta Iota Zeta haptcr joined in a program for youth. The theme of the program was "Youth Looks at Africa." Sorors served cokes and chips to the youths at the Lincoln Center in Chicago. The program with the youth is a part of the national project on "The Prevention and ontrol of Juvenile THE ARC HON - NOVEMBER, 1 960
Delinquency." This national project is geared toward activating programs for children and youth in the interest of a more worthwhile use of leisure time. The two chapters participated in a rededication ceremony on the premises of the ideals set forth in Finer Womanhood. Zeta Zeta Chapter also sponsored "Reclamation," a unique activity within sororitydom. The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has a unique interest in the Continent of Africa. Soror Mary Harden Umulu is the Director of the West African Region. Zeta also has a chapter in Liberia. African history is world history, its education is international education. The University of Timbuctu, in Africa. was widely patronized by Europeans. When Knighthood continued on page 43 PAGE NINE
LIFE MEMBERS By Soror Esther C. Peyton Chairman of Life Members
Grace Brumbry International Acclaim For Singing Soror St. Louis' own Grace Bumbry has aroused the acclaim and admiration of musicians and critics in many cities throughout the United States. The quality of her voice was noted as she sang in her church choir and in high school. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority became interested in Grace in 1954 when she won the Blue Revue Contest. In this same year Grace was sent by Robert Hyland of KMOX Radio to the Arthur Godfrey program. Godfrey declareJ her uncontested winner. In 1955 she was presented in a debut recital by the Zetas. In 1956, while attending Northwestern University, she attracted the attention of Mme. Lotte Lehman. That same year she began her study at Mme. Lehman's Music Academy of the West at Santa Barbara, California and graduated in 1958. Soror Bumbry won the coveted Marian Anderson first place award, the Whitney award, and the Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air. 1959 was the European StudyConcert Year for Grace. I. She made her European Debut at London's Wigmore Hall. 2. At Bayreuth she sang for the Wagner family. 3. She won first place at the Salzburg Fe rival. 4. She was introduced to Paris society by the American Ambassador at the Embassy. 5. At Paris a music critic for the ew York Herald Tribune's Paris edition in writing about her performance of Amneris in Aida stated: "The packed hou e showered her with applause and at that moment one knew that Miss Bumbry had made her first step-or rather, leap in a far-reaching international career." In May 1960 following Soror Bumbry's return to St. Louis, she was presented in a scholarship benefit recital. under the joint sponsorship of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the St. Louis Music Association. In writing about this perPAGE TEN
Sorors continue to enlarge the number of Life Members. It is most gratifying to know that so many sorors realize the advantages of belonging to this group. The Life Members' first big project is the furnishing of a room in the National Zeta House located in Washington, D.C. Three years ago at the boule, the Life Members decided to raise funds in an attempt to accomplish their goal. It was concluded that Life Members in each region would raise funds in any way that they chose and to report progress at the boule in San Francisco. At this boule, the 40th Anniversary Celebration Committee was appointed. It uggested th-at each member make a definite donation toward the fund. It is hoped that the members will not restrict their donations to any particular amount. The Life Membership chairman selected one soror in each region to act as Regional Representative. The following sorors gladly accepted the responsibility of encouraging the members in their region to send contributions to the National Office by June 1960: Soror Louise Batson, Atlantic Region; Soror Gwendolyn Ashley, Eastern Region; Sorer Myrtle Faithful, Great Lakes Region; Soror Del Moore, Mid-Western Region; Soror Ada Rogers, Pacific Region; Soror Catherine Gibson, Southern Region and Soror Madge Harper, Southeastern Region. There is no representative for the West African Region. Recent reports from Soror Lulleila Harrison show that these Representatives and the Life Members are answering the call of Zeta, as all sorors should, so that the room selected by the majority of the Life Members will be furnished, and ready for the 40th Anniversary Retreat, Christmas, 1960. All members should be thinking to whom they would like the room dedicated.
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Three big events stand out among Theta Chapter's 1960
activitie . First, the chapel concert by Sorer Jettie Weaver
Brooks, who really "brought down the hou e" with her magnificent vocal renditions. Second, there was the forceful and dynamic peech by Soror Lullelia W. Harrison which left the campus "sh ok up" for weeks and to which frequent references are still being made. Third was the presentation of the Symphonic Band of Wiley College, directed by Maestro red Tillis, and of 40 Texas Belles in honor of Zeta's 40th anniversary. Despite the unu ually severe weather, these affairs were made memorable by the enthusiastic response of the students and public at large. f rrnancc, a music critic said that'
race Bumbry exhibits a remarkably beautiful voice and acute musical intelligence. She creates a clearly defined musical characterization where she is in rapport with the music." In July 1960, oror .rucc Bumbry returned to zuropc to fulfill a two year engagement for operas at Paris, France and Basic. Switzerland. NOVEMBER, 1960 -THE ARCH ON
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HOST TO THE Orchid Ball held Friday, May 27 at Fort Sam Houston Officers Club were members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority of San Antonio, Texas. Receiving guests were, left to right: R. A. Hester, National Treasurer of Phi Bela Sigma; Thomas L. Holley and Bryant C. Walker, co-chairmen of the Orchid Ball Committee; Soror
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Zeta--Sigma Formal Ball The Orchid Ball of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was held Friday night, May 27, 1960 at The Officers Club, Fort Sam Houston. The affair commemorated the 40th and 45th anniversaries of the respective organizations. The ladies were beautifully gowned, and all were presented with orchids. It was one of the highlights of the evening when the orchids were given to each female guest and the grand march was led by Sorer Lullelia W. Harrison, ~xecutive ccrctary, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and R. A. Hester, Nati nal Treasurer of Phi Beta Sigma. Lieutenant Goldie Hannah narrated the grand march and presented the distinguished guests. Following the Zeta and Sigma hymns, the Sigmas presented the orchid leis to their wives and dates. All the local sorors wore white evening gowns and the visiting sorors wore blue gowns. On the front courtyard terrace of the club, hundreds of guests were greeted by Sorer Harrison, Brother Hester, Thomas L. Holley, oror Velma S. Butler, Bryant . Walker, ror Hazel Routte and Soror Lottie B. Stevens. Dance music filtered out of the club's main ballroom into the adjoining loung ~ and terrace. On the terrace was a tiered THE ARCHON-NOVEMBER, 1960
table, centered with flowers of blue and white and silver candelabra with white candles. National dignitaries presented included Soror Harrison, Soror Emma V. Gilbert, Editor of the Southern Region; Sorer Routte, R. A. Hester and William Nicks, president of the Sigma chapter at Prairie View. Other out of town guests included Alex Harrison, Lewis V. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Byrd, Ed Littles, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pleasant, Mrs. William Nicks, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Conner and Captain Lloyd Powell from Fort Hood, Texas. The steering committee for the Orchid Ball was made up of Lieutenant Hannah, chairman of place; Sorer M. J. Bedford, chairman of invitations; Soror Mabel M. Booker, chairman of decorations; Sorer Vera Parker, chairman of orchids; L. E. Askey, finance; Soror Lottie B. Stevens, Thomas L. Holley and John Griggs. Sorer Velma S. Butler crvcd as general chairman with Bryant C. Walker as cochairman. It was the consistent and untiring efforts of the committee, couj led with the excellent cooperation of local Zetas and Sigmas which made the unique affair a success. PAGE ELEVEN
Alpha Pi Zeta Interesting Activities T exsn's Pride Under the leadership of the Basileus, Soror Lotte B. Stevens, Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter's activities terminated with a note of "awe" from the sorors, for it was another year brim full of interesting events for Zeta. With special attention given to encouraging scholarship among young and deserving girls, and in keeping with the national project, "Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency," Alpha Pi Zeta reports the following contributions: Two girls were selected to receive cholarship aid from the Chapter in September, 1960. One of the girls is Miss Sylvia M. Johnson, a 1960 graduate of Saint Peter Claver Academy. Miss Johnson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Johnson. She is active in Bethel AME Church activities and is affiliated with many youth organizations in the city of San Antonio.
Lovely Dorothy Ellen Jenkins, daughter of Soror Dorothy J. McKellar, was crowned Miss Cinderella in a colorful ceremony during Beta Tau Zeta's annual Cinderella Ball. Dorothy is the immediate past president of the Amiceltes, was a runner-up in the Miami Herald Silver Knight Award (high school Oscar night) and recipient of one of the five Beta Tau Zeta scholarships for 1960. She led the Amicettes to a third place win in a community project which featured a detailed study of "Foster Home Care" in the Miami area. A $15.00 prize and special commendation was received from the sponsor, Mrs. Elizabeth Virrick, former Woman of the Year for Beta Tau Zeta Chapter, who is an ardent worker for slum clearance in the Negro area.
Grambling College The undergraduate Chapter of Psi Beta was well represented at Texarkana. Those attending were Theola Goodwin, Bnsilcus; Clora Ann Barrett and Bobbie Jean Lawrence. They assumed leadership in the discussion period of the workshops. Psi Beta also had the honor of winning first prize with their exhibit which was quite attractively displayed. Sorer Ida Williams, dean of plcdgees. was recently initiated into Sigma Rho Sigma, the honor society of the Social Science area, and was chosen to be Miss Sigma Rho Sigma to reign along with Miss Grambling, next year. Sorors Clementine Olison, Ella Davis, Bobbie Jean Lawrence all made the Honor Roll for the fall semester. News was recently received that Soror Arlynne Lake Jones who has been on leave for a year from the Personnel Division of Grambling College has completed the requirements for her Doctorate in Education. Congratulations to Soror Jones. She is a member of Epsilon Alpha Zeta Chapter. PAGE TWELVE
Miss Lillian Russell will also receive scholarship aid from the Chapter. Miss Russell is an advanced student at St. Phillip's College. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Russell. She is an active member of St. Paul Methodist Church and is affiliated with many worthwhile organizations. Financial aid was given to two girls for summer camp. Miss Carolyn Franklin, a senior student at Wheatley High School chose Camp Elvira of the Campfire Girls, at Boerne, Texas for her summer activities. Miss Franklin won recognition as an outstanding camper during her stay. The other young lady to receive aid was Miss Deborah Collins, a student at SL Peter Claver Academy, who chose the Girl Scout Camp, Mira Sol, at Waring, Texas for the summer. Sunday afternoon, June 12, Soron; Lelia L. Watson, Mamie Phillips and Louvenia Norwood hosted the meeting at Soror Watson's home. A brief business session was presided over by Soror Stevens who thanked the sorors for their "wonderful cooperation" during her first year in office. The hostesses presided graciously over the social hour. Refreshments were served from an attractively set table, covered with an exquisite imported linen cloth and centered with an arrangement of spring flowers which was a masterpiece. Zeta colors of blue and while were predominant throughout the decorations. The chapter disbanded for the summer to resume activities in September with the following sorors elected for the official staff: Soror L. B. Stevens, Busilcus; Soror Mabel M. Booker, Arui-Busilcus: Sore)!" Katherine Huff, Grummatcus: oror Delores Loll, Assistant Grumrnatcus: Soror Ursilinc Allen, Tnmias-Gramrnutcus: Soror Vera Parker, Tarnias: Soror Hazel I lays, Historian; Soror Viola Inman, Phylnctcr: Sorer Velma Lois Blair, Epistolcus; Sorer Lizzie Randle, Chaplain and Soror Lelia L. Watson, Corresponding Grammutcus. Soror Velma L. Blair, Reporter NOVEMBER, 1960-THE ARCHON
ZETAS IN ATTENDANCE at National Pan-Hellenic Council Convention in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, March 25-26, pictured left to right on the steps of the Agriculture Building at Arkansas A M and N College are: Julia S. Polk, South Central Region Director; Helen N. Waterford, National Pan-Hellenic Council Representative; Gladys Butler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; C. Loretta Coulter of Charlotte, N. C.; Bernice A. E. Callaway, Past
Director of Amicae Affairs; Lullelia W. Harrison, Executive Secretary and Helen G. Cunningham of Memphis, Tennessee. Other Sorors in attendance, but not pictured are: Fannie Offutt, Lorene Margan and Marjorie Johnson. These sorors, who were delegates from local councils, took an active part in the convention program. Dynamic Soror
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Sigma Theta Sorority to prepare a list of recommendations for the Council's consideration. With 51 delegates seated at the final business sc sion, working toward the revitalization of Pan-Hellenic Council for a more dynamic Greek life, all the recommendations of the executive secretaries were adopted. They are as follows: 1. That better lines of communication be established between the offices of the Executive Secretaries and the Pan-Hellenic Council. 2. That the Executive Secretary of each organization be one of the three representatives from their respective organization to Pan-Hellenic. 3. That the functions and objectives of the Pan-Hellenic Council be clarified and communicated to the college and university administrations as well as to the affiliated groups and local councils. 4. Thal there must be a functioning cfTective local PanHellenic Council on any campus or city where at least two of the member organizations establish chapters. It shall be the responsibility of the Regional Director or some person designated by National PanHellenic to make contact and establish such a council as soon as feasible.
Strong Ties Two Zeta sorors, Soror Naomi Williams and Sorer Fannie Offutt were elected to the Board of Regional Directors for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, at the March, 1960 meeting of the ouncil which was held at Pinc Bluff, Arkansas. oror Williams is the Western Regional Director while Soror Offutt serves a. Eastern Regional Director. Miss Edna Douglas of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority was elected National Pan-Hellenic hairrnan at the three day session which adopted as its ma in course of business the trcngthen ing of the organization through i mprovcd national and inter-group communications. Prior to the gathering of the entire group of National Pan officer and representatives, Sorer Lulcllia W. Harrison met with the executive secretaries of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Phi Octa igrna Fraternity and a member of Delta THE ARCHON - NOVEMBER, 1960
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Beta Alpha Zeta Finest Effort for Finer Womanhood Members of Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Jacksonville, Florida recently ended one of their finest observances of National Finer Womanhood Week. The Chapter concluded its public activities by worshipping together at the St. Stephens A. M. E. Church on Sunday morning, February 28. The Pastor, the Rev. J. S. Johnson delivered a most inspiring sermon on the subject, "Dynamic Faith, and The Sacredness of Womanhood". Rev. Johnson pointed out that faith in God is a vital necessity for daily Christian living. He mentioned several women of Biblical times who were able to achieve great things because of their faith in God. Naomi will always be remembered as a great woman because of the dynamic faith she exercised in the leadership of her people. Joan of Arc, Nannie H. Burroughs, and Mary McLeod Bethune were also extolled as fine examples of Christian leadership based on faith in God. Rev. Johnson stated that if we go after what we want with courage and faith, we'll get it. That if we have unselfish motives, and faith that will wait, we can always accomplish good results. Several members of our brother Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, were present for the morning worship. Dr. J. I. E. Scott, who is Director of Negro Education of the County School Board, and President of the Sigma Chapter, brought greetings from the group. Mrs. Alice Johnson, President of the Zeta Amicae Club, and several members of her group were also present. Other highlights of the week, included a Cheer Up Tour and Shower, planned for shut-in Zetas and their relatives on Monday evening, February 22. The shut-ins were presented with toiletries for their personal comfort and grooming. Sorors participating in this activity were: Ella L. Jones; Geneva Guyton; Eugenia Brown and Rossie French. On Tuesday evening, February 23, the girls at the Parental Home were delighted by a most interesting and informative book talk made by Soror Minnie Lee Gadling. Soror Gadling, who is Assistant Librarian of the New Stanton High School, was accompanied by Sorors Nancy B. Scriven and Corrine Coles. Wednesday evening, February 24, found Sorors Kate Graves, Ella Jones, Will Ella Harris, and Ro sie French at the Brewster Methodist Hospital where they gave a card shower for the female patients. The cards were delivered personally, and were gratefully received by the patients. On Friday evening, February 26, from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p.m., the Chapter sponsored a Teen-Age Problem linic at the St. Johns Baptist Church, the Rev. J. S. Hughes, Pa tor. The clinic was the special feature of the week's observance. There were 35 students from the local junior-senior high schools in attendance. The participation of the youngsters in the discussion of t!w topics, and in the question and answer period showed great alertness, and a keen interest in the problems of today. There were four discus ion areas. The speaker for Problem One, "Spiritual Values," was Soror W. E. A. Harris; for Problem Two, "Health and PAGE FOURTEEN
Integration," was Soror Elinor B. Littlejohn; for Problem Three, "Personal Appearance and Grooming," was Soror Rossie French; and for Problem Four, "Looking Toward Marriage," was Soror Kate Graves. Serving as secretaries and making area reports to the assembly were: Barbara Spencer, Eloise Mervin, Helen Singletary, and Margarette Stokes, students of the Matthew W. Gilbert High School. Soror Arey Chrispin made the general evaluation. Other sorors who worked with this activity were: Jessie B. Williams, Mary Jones, Corrine Coles, M. Lucile Butler, Geneva Guyton and Anita Garner. Soror Ella L. Jones, Basileus of the Chapter, served as Chairman of the clinic, and Soror Rossie French was the co-chairman. Following the Sunday morning worship at St. Stephens Church, members of the Chapter went directly to the Zeta House where Basileus Jones conducted the annual pledge service. The sorors then enjoyed a delicious chicken dinner, prepared and served by Mrs. E. B. Brown, cateress. Sorors serving on the Finer Womanhood Week program committee were: Rossie French, Chairman, Ella L. Jones, Kate Graves, Will Ella Harris, and Geneva Guyton. Soror Rossie French, Reporter
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Gamma Psi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has grown steadily under the fine leadership of our present Basileus Soror A. V. Haynes. The Chapter was organized at the home of Soror E. A. Goer by Zeta's Executive Secretary, Soror Lulellia Harrison. There were seven little sisters initiated at the time. They were Mesdames C. B. Waters, C. M. Fowler, 0. T. Pannell, Z. H. Allen, A. L. Horton, A. L. Dugat and W. Williams. Those who participated in the initiation were Soror E. A. Goer, Gertrude Shelby, Lucille Collins, Doro A. Rharnbo, Theresse D. Wright and Americus Haynes who was elected Basileus. Under the leadership of Soror Haynes, our chapter has grown both spiritually and financially. We have donated scholarships amounting to $1200.00 to high school graduates. Our donation to the Cora Anderson Hospital, Temple, Texas, was $200.00. Delegates expenses to the A HR and the Cleveland, Ohio Boule and other Boules were met. We have contributed to the United Fund and Santa Pal. We have provided eye glasses for school children, arranged for transportation for a polio patient to and from school and engaged in many other charitable activities. Under the leadership or Soror Haynes, our proudest achievement is the purchase of our chapter's future home site which was paid for in full during the year of 1957. NOVEMBER, 1960-THE ARCHON
ZET A AMICAE of the South Central Region pose during their second Regional Meeting at Le Moyne College, Memphis, Tennessee, April 15-16. Soror Mable Mitchell of North Little Rock, Arkansas is Regional Director of Amicae Affairs. Mrs. Mollie H. Jones of
Knoxville, Tennessee is president; Mrs. Viola Wherry, Jackson, Mississippi, Secretary; and Mrs. Annie L. Higgins, Memphis, Tennessee, treasurer. Zeta Amicae of Memphis were the hostesses to the meeting.
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Delta Mu Zeta Successful Year For NYC Chapter Delta Mu Zeta Chapter of New York City closed its l 959-60 program with a party for the Sorors and their guest. So much had been accomplished that all felt the need for an evening of social relaxation. The honoree for the closing party was Sorer Jacqueline Simpson, our hard working and energetic Basileus for the past four consecutive years. The chapter pre ented Soror Simpson with a gold charm bearing the chapter's entiment in an effort to say "thank you" for her contribution to our chapter, Delta Mu Zeta, to all ZETAS, and to the community in its religious, civic, social and political programs. The year's program embraced so many outstanding achievements-that it is difficult to give each one foll and due recognition. Under the Dean of Pledgees, Sorer Edna Davis, we initiated thirteen new Sorors. Our Finer Womanhood Week and Founders' Day celebrations brought us together for church services at the Downtown ommunity hurch. Later on the same day 40 Sorors replcdged themselves to the principles of ZETA. THE ARCHON - NOVEMBER, 1960
For our "Woman of the Year" we selected and honored Mrs. Alma Curley, an outstanding civic and social leader of the community. The Chapter presented Mrs. Curley with a plaque and a Zeta "Woman of the Year" pin. Camp Minisink, one of our annual projects received the contributions from the tea when we honored Mrs. Curley, as "Woman of the Year." An Inter-Greek Committee was recently organized in New York City, and Delta Mu Zeta has taken an important part in all the activities. At present Soror Lillie Jones is secretary of the Committee. The Committee is busy at this time planning its activities to honor PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY when they hold their 1960 conclave in New York during the holiday season-(December 1960.) The l 960 Blue Revue and Scholarship Dance under the chairmanship of Soror Cathrynne L. Mitchell was the most successful ever presented by Delta Mu Zeta. The annual scholarship award was presented to Miss Ruth Elmore, a junior at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Miss Elmore is the niece of Soror Mattye Jean Johnson, a member of the chapter. As our post season activities a group of Sorors attended a dinner dance for underprivileged children sponsored by the Women's Welfare League of New Rochelle. Soror Augusta Turner, a Life Member in Gamma Xi Chapter, New Rochelle, N. Y. is President of the League. PAGE FIFTEEN
Alpha Psi 'Zeta Scores Spring Season Successes Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter has continued with its full calendar since the last edition of Archon. The 1960 BLUE REVUE came off on schedule May l st, with the spacious, but intimate Moulin Rouge as the setting. This year's choice of format proved to be a most popular one, judging from the hundreds of guests who availed themselves of the opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner, dancing, and the specially designed show for the occasion. · Greeting guests, who began arriving much ahead of time, were members of the planning committee, beautifully garbed in "Zeta Blue." They were sorors Marjorie Ellis, Chairman; Thelma Haynes, Co-Chairman; Audrey Quarles, chief hostess; Vivian Middleton, Exzetta Joseph, Juanita Everette, Stephany Addison, Margaret Lyles, Clara Prince, Margaret Pennington, Beatrice Ford, Corrine Hood, Jackie Moore, Mary Rollins, Vera Cleaver, and Ruth Brown. Guests were not only met with that famed Zeta hospitality, but, in a minimum of time, were directed to their individually reserved tables, bespeaking the detailed organizational planning of the committee. Dancing was continuous throughout the afternoon, with music supplied by the house band. The show, featuring talent from the world famous Las Vegas, Nevada resort area, was well received. Less than a week later, on May 7th, MOTHERS were the attraction, as the Chapter entertained the Amicae and other guests at luncheon at the Pacific Town Club. The menu was a delicious roast turkey dinner, complete with a beautiful strawberry-angel-ice cream cake. It was indeed a pleasure to each soror to introduce her Mother. Several sorors, having no affiliate in the Amicae, hosted other relatives and friends. Mrs. Edna Brown, Amicae president, responded for the group with most gracious expressions of appreciation for the occasion. After briefly reviewing the program of the organization, she introduced each officer and member individually. In the course of the afternoon, Mrs. Sue Boyd won a gift in a get-acquainted scramble game, Mrs. Callie Combs was honored with a special gift for being the oldest mother present, ( 80 years), and her host, sorer Irma Richardson, received the gift for being the youngest mother present. Sorer Juanita Everette and her committee of sorors, Beatrice Ford, Alpha Arnold, Margaret Dean, Ada M. V. Rogers and B. Muldrew, did an excellent job of planning. The Pacific Regional Conference, hosted by the Chapter, was next on the calendar for June 4th. With e sions held in the morning at the home of Sorer Madeline Grant, and in the afternoon at the Sheraton West Hotel, the day proved to be action packed with busines , education, and fellowship. Regional Director Naomi E. Williams was the pre iding officer for the day, assisted by Associate Regional Director Lenicia Weemes. oror Weemes, along with her committee of Ethel Alexander, Pauline Battle, Audrey Quarles, La Vern Armstrong, Corrine Hood, .tcr O'Ncal, PAGE SIXTEEN
and Thelma Haynes, were coordinators of the highly successful program. Among the many items on the agenda, theme of which was "Action, Excellence and Finer Womanhood," were the most inspiring and informative discussions of the place of Zeta in the support of N.A.A.C.P., National Red Cross, National Council of Negro Women, Pan Hellenic Council, ACHR, Foster Homes for Minority Group Children. The new Zeta Headquarters in Washington, D.C. was subject for much excitement, what with the anticipated pilgrimage there planned by many for Christmas 1960. Chapter reports were a real inspiration to all, as they were a true showcase of the achievements being made on the Pacific coast in the areas of Zeta endeavors. A key point of achievement is in the area of scholarships. The Sorors were quite pleased to have numbered among them a recent electee to Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, in the person of Ruth Miller, a senior at the University of California, and whose education has been greatly underwritten by Zeta Scholarships. It was Soror Miller who sparked the discussion on the Student Sit-in, by relating the fine spirit of cooperation which exists at her school, through administration approval and support. Many undergraduates were present and took active part in all proceedings. Both the Basileus and the Anti-Basileus of the San Francisco Chapter, Anita Williams and Barbara Hunt, and the Basileus of the Los Angeles Chapter, Mildred McClennon, were active participants in the program. Members of the Los Angeles Chapter were hosts at breakfast served all delegates prior to the morning session. The following Regional officers were re-elected: Gertrude Williams, Secretary, and Mary Ruth Powell, Treasurer. Newly elected Regional Project Directors were: Stephany Addison, Archon Coordinator; LaVerne Armstrong, Scrapbook; Leona McQuillester, Amicae Affairs; Johnnie M. Conner, National Project; and Marjorie Ellis, Building Fund. The next activity was a "Dancing Party," given June 24th at the beautiful Mayflower Ballroom. Although mindful of the request of the "Grand" to forego public entertainment and use said allocated funds to assist the students in their "sit-in," the Chapter compromised by having a lesser expensive "thank you" affair, and made a donation to the "sit-in" as well. The party was welt attended, and with the terrific beat of the Peppy Prince Combo, and Madison lines forming all over the floor at regular intervals. The spirit was exceptionally high. No Zeta dance has ever been more highly praised. Sorors Thelma Hayes, hairman, xzetta Joseph, Hattie Johnson, Clam Prince, Mary Rollins made up the committee in charge. Although the final meeting for the year wa held June t I th, work has not yet ceased. Alpha Psi Zeta i panicul, tty proud of it activities on the National Project, The continued 011 page 36 NOVEMBER, 1960- THE ARCHON
MEMBERS OF Beta Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., worshipped together at the Church of Incarnation, Miami, Florida. The occasion was the observance of Finer Womanhood Week. Mrs. Theoria Bayles Houston was presented the annual Zeta plaque and honored as the Chapter's "Woman of the Year." Following the worship service an appropriate memorial service was held, for departed Sorors, at the Lincoln Me-
Beta Tau Zeta Beta Tau Zeta Chapter of Miami, Florida is proud to salute Soror Lucille Johnson Crawford who has been named one of Dade County's career teachers. Of 111 teachers in the Dade County School system recently judged by the County Career Increment Committee and approved by the Board of Public Instruction as superior teachTHE ARCHON-NOVEMBER, 1960
morial Cemetery, owned and operated by Frater Kelsey L. Pharr. Top left shown: Mrs. Houston is given the Woman of the Year plaque by Basileus Marguerite Miller. Top right shown: Mrs. Houston poses with two members of the Zeta Amicae present during the worship. Bottom: Chapter members as .. semble following morning service to pose for photographer, with honored guest, Mrs. T. Bayles Houston. ers, Soror Crawford was cited for her work in the area of Library Science. Soror Johnson has attended Florida A and M University and holds a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. She is certified in the fields of Mathematics and Library Science and Elementary Teaching. She has taught in the public school system for 22 years. One of the charter members of Beta Tau Zeta Chapter, Soror Crawford has served as an inspiration to a Zeta sister, Soror Georg:ana Johnson, who has also completed graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh, and also works faithful!.: in the Sorority. PAGE SEVENTEEN
WITH A HALF CENTURY of memories supporting their theme, members of Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter presented their 1960 Blue Revue in Austin, Texas, on April 23. The colorful variety show calls upon the best of the local talent to entertain the Zeta's large audience. As evidenced by the picture above,
by appearing on stage in the fashions of the "Charleston Ero," when they greeted their guests. Pictured below is Miss Sandra K. Norris, who was crowned Queen of the Blue Revue. She is shown with her court which includes: Misses Joan Adams, Margaret Pearson, Carolyn Arnold and Claudine Upton. Also pictured is Debra Lee Lewis who carried the queen's bouquet.
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A Blue Revue arrayed with talent was presented by Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter on Saturday night, April 23 at Mary E. Branch Auditorium, Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, Texas. The theme of this year's program was "Reminiscing Those Memorable Years, 1920-1960." Against a background of blue, a huge birthday cake with reminders of the roaring twenties, the untouchable thirties, PAGE EIGHTEEN
the endearing forties and the fabulous fifties on each tier, the stage set the tone for pleasurable retrospection. Soft blue lights were in evidence as Miss Elizabeth Pearson, who played the piano and organ selections throughout the evening, delighted the capacity crowd with an organ medley. Following the Basilcus, Soror Gertrude Britton, Soron; of the Charter greeted guests, wearing dresses of the gay NOVEMBER, 1960- THE ARC HON
twenties, accented with accessories worn in the days of the "Charleston." Guest artist, the affable Esquire Robert Shaw, received an ovation following the piano rendition of popular songs of yesteryear. The highlight of the program was the coronation of the Queen of the Blue Revue, Miss Zeta, Miss Sandra K. Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norris. On floats artistically decorated in the colors of the sorority, blue and white, with members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity guiding the three platforms down the aisle where special seats were provided for the five lovely young ladies. On float one were Miss Joan Adams, daughter of Mrs. W. I. Bookman, and Miss Margaret Pearson, daughter of Mrs. Geneva P. White. On the second float were Miss Carolyn Arnold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Arnold, and Miss Claudine Upton, daughter of Mrs. Lois Mae Upton. On the third float was the charming Miss Zeta, Miss Norris, Queen of the Blue Revue. These young ladies wore gorgeous floor length gowns of white with tiers of nylon and lace ruffles over net and taffeta. All except the Queen carried nosegays with satin streamers of blue and white. Their accessories were of rhinestone jewelry, dainty matching white gloves and white satin slippers. Little Debra Lee Lewis carried the Queen's bouquet. Miss Zeta, receiving the traditional crown from Miss Lois Mae Lyons, Queen of the 1958 Blue Revue, mounted the throne from which she reigned as the program progressed. Among the groups featured were: the Aimcae of Austin, the Verse Choir, the Weejils, the AHS Capezio Club, Sigma Gamma Rho, Iota Phi Lambda and Alpha Kappa Alpha sororities, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Soloist of the evening was Miss Margaret Pearson, whose vocal solo brought thunderou applause as she dedicated a song to her majesty, Miss Zeta, and her court. Misses Gloria Dawkins, Bobbie Kincheon and Carl Neal projected much talent in their numbers.
SOROR FLORENCE G. LAWS reigned as the 1960 Howard University Alma Mater at the twenty-eighth May Festival which was held on the campus this spring. Pictured above, wearing the mantle of honor, Soror Laws reflects the cardinal principles of the University which are revealed in the seal that is emblazoned upon the garment, "Love of God and Country, Truth and Service." Soror Laws is a member of Beta Zeta Chapter and a teacher at Cardozo High School in Washington, D.C.
Serving as narrators were Soror Curtis Collins and Professor Marvin Lewis.
News From Marshall. Texas
Awards for outstanding presentations were made to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The Deltas' theme was "Farewell to Arms" and the Kappas' skit brought to memory happenings during the forties. Honorable mention went to Our Nursery and Kindergarten, Mr . Bennie V. Greene, owner and director, whose little ones endeared themselves to the audience with "The Prayerful Easter Rabbit Remains for Zeta's Anniversary."
Zetas of East Texas and vicinity are exultant over the marvelous record of Soror Mae Cotes King, a recent graduate of Bishop College and member of Rho Chapter who maintained a 3.0 average throughout her college career and was chairman of the international YWCA. She was selected to travel extensively in Europe this summer under the auspices of the YWCA, and has been awarded a $6,600 scholarship to study at the University of Idaho for three years. She is very active in religious work and very much in demand as a speaker on college campuses. Soror Joyce Evelyn Johnson of Theta Chapter has been making musical history at Wiley College, being equally at home on both piano and organ. Earlier this year she gave an organ concert that was outstanding, not only for its artistic merit, but also because she played the entire program from memory! Soror L. H. Watson, Reporter
Officers of the hapter are: Basilcus, Soror G. Britton; Anti-Basilcus, Soror . Wyatt; Grarnrnutcus, Soror B. harnbcrs; Assistant Grarnmatcus, Sorer C. Collins; Tarnias, oror R. Mayes; Phylactcr, oror M. Harris; Sergeant-at-Arms, oror . Crenshaw and Public Relations hairman, Editor of Southern Regional News and Life Member, Sorer •. Gilbert. THE ARCHON- NOVEMBER, 1960
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Gladys Perrault, Mary Ellen Williams, Berthera E. Gaines, Anita Crump and Lillie Mae Green.
PICTURED ABOVE are members of Alpha Gamma Zeta and Alpha Beta Chapters along with visiting Sorors who celebrated Finer Womanhood Week at the Mount Zion Methodist Church. Miss Gertrude Green, civic, religious and educational leader, was honored as "Woman of the Year." Reading from left to right ( front row l are: Soro rs Lucille Hunter, Verna Allen, Mary Lee Walker, Noyna Nicholas, Osceola Nelson, Audrey Seraile, Alice Jupiter and Marion Baker. Second Row: Edna Boyd, Ruth Johnson, Luella Cavalier, Gertrude Jimson, Eola L. Baker, Veronica Hill, Marie Brown,
Third Row: Jacqueline W. Gray, Juanita Smith, Ida Davis Thompson and Adlyn M. Hawks. Fouth Row: Myrtis Snowden, Bernice Franklin, Mary Ann Collins, Thelma Rudison, Ollie Mae Parker, Zenobia Johnson, Nelda Wilkerson and Elsworth C. Mazine. Fifth Row: Julia Coffey, Lillian Laws, Delores Lewis, Sylvia Berry, Ernestine Luster, Emily Bickham, Emily Lewis, Mary Julien, Delores Pennington, Olga Rita Platt, Hilda Sills and Shirley Alexander.
Zeta Scholarship Report By MILDRER CATER BOONE 2nd Anti-Basileus
I am extremely pleased to report that Zeta's efforts to encourage high scholastic and professional achievements are reaping rich rewards. Recent recipients of Zeta Phi Beta sponsored scholarships have joined the ranks of successful students and have earned for themselves the additional laurels that are traditionally reserved for the outstanding college women who are destined to serve humanity in the finest manner which their chosen profession allows. Dr. Mary Anne Tuggle Tillman is continuing her medical training as an intern at the Horner Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Soror Tillman is a member of a busy young family, her husband is an attorney and she has a two year old daughter. Soror Tillman received the Nancy 8. McGhec $1000 Fellowship while attending Howard University Medical School. She was a member of the graduating class of 1960, College of Medicine. She also earned the following awards: I. Honorable mention, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2. Prize for writing the best essay, Department of Pediatrics. 3. Third prize, Department of Pediatrics, for excellence in Clinical Research. 4. First prize, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, for the highest scholastic record in ob. terries and gynecology, the Charles H. Garvin prize. In addition to the above, Soror Tillman attended state and regional Zeta meetings. She has never been too busy to be a PAGE TWENTY
good Zeta. Our best wishes are extended to her from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Soror Phyllis S. O'Kelly has successfully completed the work for her Master's Degree in Social Work from the College of William and Mary, Richmond Professional Institute, Department of Social Work. Her thesis project received the award as the only one meeting the top requirements or the Thesis Committee. Soror O'Kelly returned to the Janie Barret School for G iris to offer a new and better program for Negro girls in Virginia. She was also elected vice-president of the Federated Women of Virginia. Soror O'Kelly is a former director or the National Project, the Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency. She is the superintendent of the Janie Barret School for Girls, Peaks, Virginia, directing a stafT of 44 employees. The Local Honor Roll, a report of the scholarship awards made by the various chapters will be publi. hed in the next edition of the AR HON. There is reason to believe that the list is not complete. The list, as it will be published, was compiled from information received from the office of the National Tarnias. In order to find the information, it was ncccssa ry to search the Tax reports which were mailed in by each chapter. Some chapters listed scholarship award details, but many chapters did not fill in the special column which is provided lor this information. Therefore, many reports of local scholarships arc not included. All chapters arc urged to forward all scholarship information to the Chairman of ducat ion: Soror Mildred . Boone, 2nd AntiBusilcus, Central tatc I lospitul, Petersburg, Virginia. NOVEMBER, 1960- THE ARCHON
PICTURED ABOVE are 1oro11 wh o attended the Southern Regional Conference at Texarkana, April 15-16, 1960. Headquarters was the Hopewell CME Church.
Soror Velma S. Butler, Regional Director, presided at the two day session.
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Southern Region Conference Hails Social Progress The Southern Regional Conference was held in Texarkana during the Easter week-end, April 15-16. Hopewell CME Church was chosen by the hostess chapter, Gamma Kappa Zeta, as headquarters. The spacious edifice afforded accommodations for the workshop, business sessions· and the public program. Soror Velma S. Butler, Southern Regional Director, presided. "Strengthening the Cultural, Civic and Moral Values of Today's Youth," was the theme of the meeting. This appropriate theme set up a beautiful pattern for the conference where graduate and undergraduate sorors from various chapters in Texas and Louisiana joined hands and hearts, propagating the ideals of -Zeta. Immediately following the registration on Friday, a devotional period was conducted by Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Shreveport, La., Sorors E. Dogherty, V. Washington and L. Washington, leaders. There was a "get acquainted" hour led by Soror Helen McNeal, Basileus of the Texarkana Chapter. Highlighting the opening session was the message delivered by the Regional Director who emphasized the Zeta triad, Sisterly Love, Scholarship and Service. Vociferous applause followed Soror Butler's message and as an added gesture, sorors gave a standing ovation for her words of admonition. ln the afternoon, a workshop was conducted by the Associate Regional Director, Soror Julia Simon, of Shreveport. The theme of the workshop was "Making Zeta Fell in a THE ARC HON- NOVEMBER, 1960
Changing Society." All areas of the sorority were discussed including the Amicea, exhibits, life members, scholarships and Pan Hellenic activities. Consultants were Sorors L. Harrison and B. M. James. The main speaker at the public program was the Rev. Simon Snell who was introduced by Soror Helen McNeal. Other participants were the Rev. R. C. Mask, pastor of Hopewell CME Church, Sorors E. Gilbert, J. Brooks, M. Wash, J. Johnson, S. Ingram and M. Barrett. Mrs. R. McPeters served as mistress of ceremonies. In Memoriam was conducted by Upsilon Chapter and a dedicatory poem was read by Soror Lillie B. Hall. A most exhilarating scene was the undergraduate panel, Soror L. H. Watson, moderator. Among those participating were Misses Maxine Haywood, Muriel Smith, Jean Johnson, Mae C. King, Geneva Manning, Irma Jean Mitchell, Lena K. Jernigan and Mayme Phillips. Zeta's Love Feast held at Washington High School was 'an impressive , finale to the two-day conference. Having 1served as Regional Director and currently serving as chairman of the 40th Anniversary activities, Soror Grace Jackson of Baton Rouge, La., spoke eloquently on guide posts which attract our youth. During this period, sorors listened to Zeta songs composed by Soror M. Phillips of Alpha Pi Zeta, San Antonio. Lovely and useful gifts were presented to the following national and regional officers: Sorors L. Harrison, Execucontinued on page 36 PAGE TWENTY-ONE
Pictured above are the charter members of Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter and the Mid-Western Regional Director, who organized the chapter here in Denver recently. They are !seated) from left to right: Sorors Jewel Livingston, Director Mid-
Western Region; Celestine James, Basileus and Edythe Bryant, Associate Regional Director of Colorado. Standing: Sorors Mary Black, Orvella Harris, Mildred Stevenson, Ruth Walton, Rebecca Miller and Jeanette Goens. These members have pledged themselves to uphold the highest ideals of Finer Womanhood which is the very foundation of the Sorority.
The men of Phi Beta Sigma and the Sigma Shadows were on hand to offer congratulations and best wishes lo the newest chapter in Zetadom - Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter - at a garden party which followed the organizational cere-
monies in Denver, Colorado on July 2. Out of town guests included the organizing official, Soror Jewel Livingston, Director of the Mid-Western Region and Mrs. Vivian McCaleb from St. Louis, Missouri.
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GRAND BASILEUS Deborah P. Wolfe is shown receiving a gift from Soror Beatrice Cooper. The gift was presented on behalf of the Mid-Western Region during the luncheon which honored the delegates to the Regional Conference held in St. Louis, April 15 and 16. Zeta officials were present at the Mid-Western Regional
Mid- Western Region Conference Success The newly appointed Mid-Western Regional Director, Soror Jewel Livingston, wishes to take this opportunity to express her sincere thank and appreciation to our Grand Basilcus, Soror Deborah P. Wolfe, whose presence and guidance was an inspiration to all during the sessions of this Regional Conference; to Sorer Ella Strawbridge, Basilcus of the hostess chapter, Xi Zeta; to all committee chairmen and to orors, local and visiting, who contributed in any way lo the success of the Mid-Western Regional Conference held in St. Louis, April 15-16, 1960. We were honored to have Sorer Wolfe speak at the public meeting held al Lane Tabernacle Church. In her dynamic address based on the conference theme, "Strengthening the Cultural, Civic and Moral Values of Today's Youth," she THE AR CHON - NOVEMBER, 1960
Conference's public meeting which attracted a large number of sorors and friends. Pictured from left to right are: Grand Basileus, Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe, who was the guest speaker; Soror Ella Strawbridge, Basileus of Xi Zeta, the host chapter; Soror Dell Moore, Associate Director of Nebraska and Soror .Jewel Livingston, Mid-Western Regional Director.
urged all to recognize and fulfill our civic responsibilities. 1 t was agreed that all chapters in this region curtail formal dances and other lavish social affairs during the year 1960-61, and give aid financially to the critical struggle of our people for freedom. Suc11 monies are to be placed in a Regional Human Rights Fund. . A unique workshop was presented in which the Sorors took an irnngi nary jet flight. The first scheduled stop was with the Graduate chapter in a panel discussion of "Zeta's Responsibility in Guiding Youth in a Changing Society." The second stop was with the Undergraduate chapters in a skit, "Let's Review the Bidding." Soro rs endeavored to show that a true spirit or istcrhood should prevail in our sorority. The third stop was with the Amicac who discussed "The Role or the Arnicac in Strengthening Zeta's Program," at which time they dedicated a poem to our Grand Basileus, Xi Zeta entertained Sorors at a dance, "La Fleur Fantasy" as a climax to the Mid-Western Regional Conference. PAGE TWENTY-THREE
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POSING IN FRONT of Brownlee Hall on the campus of Le Moyne College in Memphis, the scene of the South Central Regional meeting, April 15-16, are some of the Sorors and delegates who took part in the conference. Alpha Eta Zeta
South Central Region Record Attendance Full Program A record delegation of Zetas from the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee attended the South Central Regional Conference April 15th and 16th in Memphis, Tennessee. Headquarters for the meeting was the beautiful campus of Le Moyne College. Soror Julia Polk, South Central Regional Director presided throughout the two day meeting. The theme of the meeting was "Strengthening the Cultural, Moral, and Civic Values of Today's Youth." Mr. E. C. Stimbert, Superintendent of the Memphis Board of Education, and Mr. Hollis Price, President of Le Moyne College brought greetings at the opening session on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Throughout the session Zetas pledged themselves to support the Freedom Movement in a changing world. Other highlights of the Regional Conference wa the Public Program which was held at Metropolitan Baptist Church. The speaker for the program was Dr. Maggie Daniel of Alabama State College. Dr. Daniel is Chairman of the Executive Board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delegates were entertained at a Fashion Luncheon by the hostess Chapter on Saturday. Pan-Hellenic ouncil honored the delegates with a "Greek Nocturne" at the Flamingo Room on Friday Evening. The Taystee Bread ompany honored the delegates with a "Champagne Sip" at the LakePAGE TWENTY-FOUR
Chapter, acclaimed regionally and nationally as the outstanding chapter in 1959, was the hostess chapter. There were 158 registered delegates in attendance.
view Country Club on Saturday Evening. The formal banquet was held at the Universal Lounge. Among the Zeta dignitaries in attendance at the Conference were Dr. Maggie Daniel, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Soror Helen N. Waterford, National Pan-Hellenic Council repre entative, Soror Lucille Madry, National Phylacter, Sorer Zelia Evans, State Director, Alabama, and Soror Myrtle Williams, State Director, Arkansas. Because of their extremely busy itinerary, the Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah Wolfe and fir t Anti-basileus, Soror Bettye Steele Turner were unable to attend. Also, Soror Mable Scruggs, State Director of Tennessee, missed the meeting due to the sudden illness of her son. Sorer Annie M. Naylor served as Regional Mar hall. Soror Loretta Kateo is Basilcus of the hostess chapter. Soror Bernice A. E. Callaway was co-chairman of publicity along with the Antapokritis Mildred P. Horne. Among the highlights of the conference were the various awards made to the chapters. Alpha Eta Zeta of Memphis again received first place chapter award. Alpha Delta Zeta of Jackson, Mississippi was second place winner and Gamma Iota Zeta of Chattanooga, Tcnnc sec received third place award. Among the undergraduate chapters, Pi haptcr of Knoxville College took first place, Tau hapter of Philander Smith, second place and Alabama State took third place. Tennessee had the largest state attendance, while Alpha Mu Zeta of Little Rock, Arkansas had the largest chapter attendance. The I 961 regional conference will be held Easter weekend at Selma, Alabama. NOVEMBER, 1960-THE ARCHON
Alpha Rho Zeta
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Fortieth Anniversary Cites Civic Workers
Chapter Honors Pearls, Founders
In Montgomery, Alabama, the Blue Room of Evans' Cafeteria, Number 2 was the scene of the 40th Anniversary observance Banquet of Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter. A major feature of the evening was the presentation of service recognition certificates to ten outstanding local women.
All past Basili of Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority were honored at the Awards Luncheon given by the Zetas at Baldwin Hall, Howard University on June 11, 1960 with Basileus Mary R. Reid presiding.
Soror Maggie B. Daniel made the presentations, the first of which went to Miss Annetta B. Baugh in recognition of her untiring service with the YMCA in all of its many facets. Another was made to Mrs. Mary F. Burks, a woman of principle, who has given of her time to voter registration, as isted with clinics in the area of adult education, and worked with students who were 21 years of age, in order that they might qualify for first class citizenship. Mrs. Maggie Y. Forte was recognized for her excellent leadership as chairman of the Women's Division of the United Appeal and her P.T.A. and YMCA work. Mrs. Bertha D. Howard was also cited for her untiring service with the YMCA. Mrs. Nan F. Ligon was cited for her service in soliciting clothing and food and providing entertainment for underprivileged children, Mrs. Bertha M. McClain for her inspiring example of service to humanity with the P.T.A., her gift to the YMCA and her willingness to share the proceeds of her book "Montgomery, Then and Now, As I Remember It," with civic, social and religious organizations. Mrs. Arthur M. Norris won an award for service to the P.T.A. and other civic and religious organizations, Mrs. JoAnn Robinson for services with voter registration clinics and the Montgomery Improvement Association, Mrs. Mattye E. Scott, as a woman of great principle, who has rendered service to the sick and aged by keeping a hospital open for their care and comfort and Mrs. Irene M. We t in recognition of her inspiring example to render distinguished service to humanity through voter registration clinics, the Montgomery Improvement Association, the American Council On Human Rights, and other organizations that fight for world peace and Christianity. Hus bands and escorts of the sorors and escorts of the hon rees hared the program. Other orors appearing on the program were Soror Zelia S. vans, who served a toastmistress; Soror Clara B. Davis, who offered the invocation; Soror Rose L. Lott, who made the statement or the occasion and Soror Willie M. Stone, who delivered the address. THE ARCH ON - NOVEMBER, 1 960
After a very splendid tribute to all past Basili by Soror Rosalie R. Kennedy, an outstanding achievement was recalled during the term of each of the chapter's leaders, and a silver service pin was presented to each. Included in this honor was Soror Arizona Stemrnons, one of the founders of the Sorority and the first Grand Basileus. The past Basili honored at the luncheon included Sorors Georgie S. Johnson, Beatrice Catlett, Edith A. Lyons, Gertrude Hamm, Susie Miles, Anita T. Anderson, Bessie Davis, Bertha Anderson, Beatrice Harvey, Sojourner Jackson and Josephine C. Smith. Of great interest to all present was the announcement by Soror Miles that all transactions for the purchase of the National Headquarters had been completed. Other sorors receiving awards were: Gloria Miller for her recent marriage-she is now Mrs. Gloria Wiseman; Bertha Hall and Frances Hughes for honorable mention in the fields of Science and Music, respectively; Florence Graves for being selected for the role of Alma Mater in the Annual May Festival at Howard University; Mary Ann Tillman, an associate member, for receiving her degree in Medicine from Howard University. Following remarks by Soror Stemmons, there were pep songs led by Soror Kennedy. Soror Margaret Williams played a beautiful piano selection. Guests from out of town were Sorors Slemmons, Mildred Boone, Lilly Rosa, Ruth Cleaver, Barbara Lane, Jean Anne Lewis and Jonie Murphy. Also Mrs. Bertha Sadler and Mrs. Annie Hamilton. Guests from the Washington, D.C. area were: the Misses Ruth Coston, Maude Smothers and Theodora Davis; Mesdames Sandra Cavanaugh, Rebecca Cavanaugh, Nealy Boone, William King, Ethel Tignor, Thelma Kent, Lillian Streets, President of the Amicae; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reid and a large number of the Sorority members and others. In attendance also was Madame Lillian Evanti, who has recently returned from Mexico where she was on a singing tour and wa made an honorary member of the Lions Club of Mexico City. On her way home, she stopped in New Orleans where she was given the key to the city by the Mayor, and was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Jirnson, a Sigma and a Zeta. Soror Geneva C. Turner
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Kappa Alpha D.C. Zetas Mark Civic, Social Calendar The members of Kappa Alpha Chapter at District of Columbia Teachers College, have had a very busy and prosperous school year. They have endeavored to carry out the whole program set up by the Sorority. During the month of January the chapter was honored to send gifts to the Five Pearls. Each Founder received a royal blue pennant with her name, Zeta Phi Beta and Kappa Alpha Chapter in white letters. The Founders expressed much joy over receiving such wall decorations. As usual, the members attended the Founders Day Banquet held in Baldwin Hall of Howard University. The Chapter chose the month of February to pay tribute to its own charter members. All six of Kappa Alpha Chapter's original members attended and were presented with gorgeous white rose corsages tied with royal blue ribbon. March ushered in a round of activities. These included the annual Shower for the D.C. Village and Merriweather Home, institutions for underprivileged children. The faculty and students of the college participated in this project most heartily with gifts of wash cloths, towels, tooth brushes, soap and shower caps. The biggest financial activity was a voice contest. The I.Z. group and Archonian Club had a "Just for Fun" social to which other interested girls were invited. In April the Eastern Regional was held in High Point, N. C. Delegates attended the State meeting in March, at Petersburg, Va. From both meetings, they brought back interesting reports and many suggestions to try out in the next school year. True to custom, the chapter received a gift for undergraduate attendance. It was a white guest book with gold letters. The members cannot thank the Grand Basileus, Soror Wolfe, enough for naming two of the members as delegates to the White House Conference on Youth. Sorors Geneva Holley and Patricia Simon brought back full reports of their new experiences and the findings of the conference. The chapter feels honored that the Basileus, Gwendolyn Hall, won a scholarship from the National Association of Parents and Teachers and that Soror Patricia Simon made the highest rating of any one taking the June examination for teaching in the public schools, here. Soror Simon has received several awards and is listed in "Who's Who" among students in American Universities and Colleges. On Easter Monday, the Archonians and the J.Z.'s enjoyed a picnic to which they invited members of the Cre cent Club and Sigmas. During the month of May, they spon ored a very succes ful bake sale which featured products of their own making. The pledgees are as thrilled as are the soror over the purchase of Zeta's National Home and, they are anxious for the day when they enter its portals. Already, they are making plans to stage their Fall initiation in the recreation PAGE TWENTY-SIX
ZETAS HONOR MISS GERTRUDE GREEN AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Pictured above is Mrs. Rosemary Smith, Basileus of Alpha Gamma Zeta, presenting plaque to Miss Gertrude Green as "Woman of the Year." Miss Green was honored on Sunday, March 6, 1960 at Mount Zion Methodist Church where she is an active member. Miss Green, in a quiet and unassuming manner, has devoted her life to her work, religious affiliations and civic activities. Among the many achievements of her long and fruitful career is the founding of the New Orleans Chapter of the Study of Negro Life and History. She was instrumental in having the National Convention of the Study of Negro Life and History meet in the city during the presidency of its nationally famous leader, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. One of the results of this meeting was the placing of books concerning the Negro on the shelves of state and city libraries. An ardent church worker, she is a member of the Y.W.C.A., Urban League, N. 0. Teachers' Association and Teachers' Federation. She is a graduate of Southern University and Tuskegee Institute. She did post graduate work at Chicago, Columbia and Howard Universities. She is presently a teacher in the Orleans Parish School System. Miss Green received many expressions of appreciation for her outstanding leadership and humanitarian service from persons in various organizations and throughout the nation. and rathskeller room. On Awards Day, the Basileus, Brenda Williams, presented to the college Library several much needed pen sets. Our eyes are still filled with tear over the departure of Soror Lettye Young, secretary to the college Dean of Women and the true friend of Kappa Alpha Chapter. We honored her and our five graduates with a beautiful garden party at the home of Soror Mildred Brown. The lanterns were so colorful and the chimes rang out during the entire evening. Soror Young was presented a lovely tapestry handbag and the graduates received silver pendants with one pearl. The calendar of events for the coming year promises to be even more interesting and exciting, because we will be in our own House. Soror Elsie Powell, Grammateus NOVEMBER, 1 960 - THE ARCH ON
GRAND BASILEUS, Soror Deborah P. Wolfe, presents a check for $1,000 to Howard University, site of the founding of our sorority, for the scholarship fund. Soror Mildred Boone,
Chairman of the Scholarship Committee and 2nd AntiBasileus and Soror Susie Miles, Tamias, look on.
Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter Continues Community Service The year 1959-1960 has been a busy but fruitful one for Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter of Galveston, Texas. As the Chapter comes to the close of another year, there is a feeling that many stones were left unturned, yet we know many things were accomplished and many stones were turned. We arc still pre sing toward the goal line, realizing that all cannot be done in a year or two years, but step by step, we will reach the top. The race is not always won by the swift, but by the ones that continue. The beginning of the year was a great upset for the Chapter a we lost our dear and beloved sister and Basilcus, Soror Mable Toran Jennings, a woman who devoted her life to her church, school, community and sorority. Her last moments on earth were spent with her sorors. Just before she went into her peace] ul and everlasting sleep, she outlined her program under the leadership of our acting Basilcus, Soror Hazel Nickerson, now Basilcus of the Chapter. Soror ickcrson is a competent leader and a fine woman who has much to offer to the Chapter. Activities and projects for 1959-60: During Finer Womanhood Weck, the Chapter presented our own Sorer Mary Ida Lyons in a Blue Revue Musical. Sorer Lyons, a talented soloist, traveled extensively throughout the United States and uropc during World War II with the famed Wings THE ARCH ON - NOVEMBER, 1960
Over Jordan Choir. She is a teacher in the Galveston Public School System, active in community activities and directress of her choir. Our Mother's Day Tea, an annual affair, was successful. We honored twelve mothers. A step towards curbing juvenile delinquency was the shoe bank, established by Soror Prater. Clothing was given to needy families, also, which enabled children to attend school. Youth Night activities have proven helpful as children realized that there is much they can do to help others who are less fortunate. Panel discussions and quizzes stimulated an interest among the younger people and many turned their eyes toward Zeta. Contributions have been given to the Orleander School for retarded children. Books and magazines were given to the hospitals to be distributed to the sick, irrespective of race or color. Books were also given to the Public School libraries. Scholarships and awards have been given to worthy students. Sorors, by their meritorious services in the community, have stimulated non-active members to come back to the Chapter and ten new members have been added to Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter. Soror Lois Langford, Epistoleus PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN
KAPPA ZETA'S Blue Revue contestants and Miss Blue Revue
of 1960 are pictured at the Blue Revue ball which was held in Dallas. They are, left to right: Miss Freda Thomas, Miss
Enjoying Kappa Zeta's Lawn Party at the home of Soror Pearl Anderson are, left to right: Mrs. Leah Campers, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Waller, Woman of the Year 1960; Mrs. 0. G. Love, Miss Callie Hicks, Mrs. A. H. Dyson, Mrs. Pearl Anderson, Mrs. Erie Burch, Mrs. Ella Pugh, Mrs. Corrie Morgan, Soror Fairrilla White, guest speaker and Mrs. Lula PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT
Barbara Ausby, Mrs. Ruby Armstrong, Miss Blue Revue of 1960, Miss Macie Blanton; Mrs, Eva Atkins, Miss Gwendolyn McKenzie and Mrs. Jearldine Buford.
Alexander. Seated on the left is Soror Illa Johnson and on the right is Soror Minnie Nelson, sponsors of the Amicae. Women of the Year in attendance, but not pictured, were Mrs. M. E. Edwards, Mrs. M. A. Flannigan and Mrs. Thelma Paige Richardson.
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Kappa Zeta Dallas Slate Shows Successful Activities The year of 1960 was action packed for Kappa Zeta Chapter in Dallas, Texas. The features of our anniversary celebration were many and varied, and, still in progress. In January we held Founders' Day Services under the direction of Soror Bobbie Foster, during which we honored founders, national officers, charter members, life members and former Basili. Finer Womanhood Week was celebrated in February with worship services at Bethel A.M.E. Church. The Finer Womanhood award was made to Mrs. 0. G. Love. The activities of Finer Womanhood Week were culminated in March. With the Men of Sigma, Zeta participated in a joint Orchid Ball at the Dallas Memorial Auditorium at which time, college girls from colleges throughout the state were honored. At a Coffee Hour held at the Y.W.C.A. during the month of April, we honored three women of our community who are outstanding in the realm of inter-racial and inter-denominational activities, Mrs. Lula Holcomb, Mrs. Vereta Gulley and Mrs. Ross Forney. In May, Miss Macie Blanton was crowned "Miss Blue Revue of 1960." We also paid tribute to the former Miss Blue Revue. Forty high school girls were honored at a lawn party which was held at the home of soror Viola Dixon. This activity highlighted our June schedule. The Amicae, "Woman of the Year 1960" and former "Women of the Year" were our honored guest at a July lawn party at the lovely home of Sorer Pearl Anderson. Guest speaker for this occasion was Soror Fairrilla White of Houston, Texas. Our religious emphasis came in the month of August. The August service was held on the fifth Sunday in July at the New Hope Baptist Church of which Rev. H. Rhett James is the pastor. Speaker for the worship service was Sorer Minnie Nelson, chaplain of Kappa Zeta Chapter. September found Kappa Zeta and the Sigmas assisting the Bishop Col!ege Fund raising campaign. Plans for October include a Motorcade to Paul Quinn College in Waco, Texas and the presentation of a musical program under the able direction of Sorors Lorraine Mitchell Jones and Barbara Minor James. In November, special features and pictures of the anniversary celebration will be carried on the calendar. December is the "red letter month" for Kappa Zeta to con ider the purchase of a Zeta House. THE ARCHON-NOVEMBER, )960
OMICRON BETA CHAPTER presented its Girl of the Year Award at the Finer Womanhood program which was held April 24. The honoree, Barbara Jones, is shown being congratulated by Soror Ramona Thompson. Miss Jones was an outstanding student at Erasmus Senior High School and secretary of the Brooklyn Xinos, a special teen-age guidance project which is sponsored by Theta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. Soror Ann Herriott is Basileus of Omicron Beta and Soror Vivian Bright was in charge of the Girl of the Year presentation. Soror Louise Batson is sponsor of the chapter.
Beta Kappa Zeta Variety "Spices" Lake Charles Calendar For the year of 1960, the calendar of events has recorded a variety of interesting and rewarding activities for Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The list of undertakings includes a Charm Clinic which was sponsored for high school girls. Sorer Grace Jackson was the guest speaker when Beta Kappa Zeta held its Finer Womanhood observance which consisted of rededication ceremonies and the annual worship service. Miss Lula Mae Nichols was honored as the "Girl of the Year." She is an honor student at the W. 0. Boston High School, a member of the National Honor Society and a talented pianist. In early March, the Chapter accented the Blue Revue by presenting the famous Durden School of Dance in a recital. This talented group is directed by our own Sorer Bernice Durden-Franklin of New Orleans, Louisiana. Reigning over the Blue Revue activities was Miss Jacqueline Channel, the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G, T. Channel of Lake Charles. In April, the Sigma-Zeta formal was given. PAGE TWENTY-NINE
Alpha Alpha Zeta Introduces Debs
The Distinguished Service Award from Shaw University was presented to its "illustrious alumna," Soror Nancy Bullock McGhee, Ph.D. and former Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, at the commencement ceremonies which were held May 23, 1960. The presentation was made by Shaw University President, Dr. William R. Strassner. The citation which accompanied the award traced Soror McGhee's career in education and service. It read in part: "Shaw University is happy to present to you this award in recognition of your distinguished career. "You have achieved distin.ction as a scholar (and) your ability to achieve the highest academic degree was recognized ... "You have distinguished yourself as a teacher ... "You are outstanding as a writer. Your doctoral dissertation on 'The Negro Preacher in American Fiction Before 1900,' was widely acclaimed. "The memberships which you hold in such organizations as the American Association of University Professors, American Association of University Women, College English Association, and the National Council of Teachers of English, attests your stature in the academic world. "In addition to these attainments you indicate your interest in community service organizations. From 1953 to 1957 you were vice-president of the National Council of Negro Women and from 1954 to 1958 you were president of the Board of Directors, American Council on Human Rights ... "Therefore, in recognition of your unusual career, Shaw University takes pride in presenting to its illustrious alumna, The Distinguished Service Award." Soror Nancy B. McGhee, Ph.D. and professor of English at Hampton Institute, recently served as a judge at the 14th National Debate Tournament held at West Point Military Academy, New York. The debate tournament was won by Dartmouth College. The topic was: Resolved that Congress should be given the power to reverse a decision of the Supreme Court. PAGE THIRTY
In a setting of beauty and splendor forty young ladies made their formal bow to society at the Salisbury Armory. The occasion was the Tenth Annual Debutante Ball sponsored by the members of Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. After greetings and words of welcome from the Basileus, Miss Augusta A. White, the members of the sorority dressed in formal blue evening gowns came forward and sang the sorority hymn. Mrs. Mabel Miller Jones on behalf of the sorority and the community welcomed the Debutantes formally into society. Each girl was introduced and the parents presented prior to Mrs. Jones' speech. Miss Roberta Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis of Salisbury, North Carolina was crowned Queen of the 1960 Debutantes by Miss Madelyn Moore, the 1959 Queen, from Southern Pines, North Carolina. Miss Lewis was escorted by Herbert Jackson of Salisbury, N. C. She is currently enrolled at Allen High School in Asheville, North Carolina. Attendants to the Queen were Miss Aingred G. Dunston, daughter of Mrs. Permilla Flack Dunston, Raleigh, N. C. and the Rev. Alfred G. Dunston, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Miss Europa Fortuna Gay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Gay of Southern Pines, N. C. This ball was the last in a series of activities centered around making a young lady aware of her potentialities by attendance at a Charm School in which various phases of behaviour were taught and practiced through several projects and a talent parade for their parents and friends. Scholarships will be given to several deserving students in the 1960 graduating classes throughout this area for college from the proceeds of this effort which in addition to being a social event is also a fund raising medium sponsored by the Zetas in order to help more young people secure a better education. The Over-All Planning Committee headed by Mrs. Corinne A. -Thomas was responsible for planning and staging of this event along with ten other Committees. Members and Officers of the Sorority are: Augusta A. White, Basileus; Mary B. Perkins, Anti-Basileus; Leathia W. Nicholson, Grammateus; Conetta H. Harper, Epistoleus; Callie Montgomery, Tamai ; Mabel Payden, Chaplain; Myrtle P. McGarity, LaCherrios and Mable Bingham, Bessie Craige, Pauline Corry, Ollie Donald, Laura Douglas, Ida H. Duncan, Mae Troy Ezell, Flora B. Flack, Nellie K. Gilliam, Mildred G. Holt, Mable M. Jones, Eva H. Johnson, Nonie S. Johnson, Delores R. Kirk, Lena P. Kirk, Gladys Lewis, Elizabeth Miller, Je. ie W. Miller, Joan Montgomery, Pauline B. Morton, Maxine Ormond, Marie L. Pruitt, atherine S. Reid, Lillian imp on, Viola E. Smith, Betty S. Smoot, Myrtle B. teven on, Hazel Steward, Adelaide W. Staton, and Missouri B. Wilson. Scholarship winner arc now enrolled at Living ton, Bennett and Tuskegee Institute for the 1959-60 school year. Soror C. Harper NOVEMBER, 1 960 -THE ARCH ON
Her Majesty, Roberta V. Lewis, queen of Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter's Tenth Annual Debutante's Ball, is pictured left, moments after her coronation. The Coronation scene is recorded in the first picture below, as Queen Roberta Lewis receives her crown from Miss Madelyn Moore, queen of the 1959 Ball. The final picture shows the Debutantes going through their paces in the traditional minuet. The Ball was held at the Salisbury Armory in Salisbury, North Carolina. The annual affair is another way in which Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter fosters its ideal of "Finer Womanhood."
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ONE HUNDRED THIRTY Zetas were in attendance at the Eastern Regional Conference of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., which convened at the Carl Chavis Memorial Y.M.C.A., High Point, North Carolina, April 29-30 and May 1, 1960. Delta
Kappa Zeta was the hostess chapter. The theme of the conference was "Building the Future for Youth Through Quality Leadership."
Eastern Region
National Project Theme Studied The Eastern Regional Conference of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, [nc., convened at the Carl Chavis Memorial Y.M.C.A., High Point, North Carolina, April 29, 30 and May I, 1960. Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter was the hostess. Theme of the conference was "Building the Future for Youth Through Quality Leadership." The following chairmen of the various committees were appointed: Time and Place, Soror Millie Liston; Resolutions, Soror Nora E. Lockhart; National Projects, Soror Jennie Gross; Building Fund, Soror Susan Miles; Recommendations, Soror Leathia Nicholson; Scrap Books, Sorer Dora Humphery and Advisor to Undergraduates, Sorer Susie Hilliard. The convention was opened with invocation by the Rev. (Bro.) James Robertson. Zeta was officially welcomed by the City of High Point Ministers Alliance, Carl Chavis Memorial Y.M.C.A., Mary McLeod Bethune Y.W.C.A. and the alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Greetings and a basket of flowers were presented by the local Sigmas. Recognition of platform guests wa made by Soror Josephine C. Smith, Regional Director. The afternoon . ession was concerned with the Summary of Workshops and Committee Reports. Group I was led by Soror Vivienne Brown. Sorer Marian C. Siler was the recorder. This group presented "Problems of Youth," discussing "Parent Delinquency," "Juvenile Delinquency" and "First Class Citizenship." The following disclosures were made: Parent Delinquency. Parents need to build up morn! values in children. The committee suggested that many chapters could set up parental clinics to educate parents who need it. Much information could be drawn from many agencies in the communities such as welfare agencies, health departments, school, civic groups and ministers from churches. PAGE THIRTY-TWO
Many suggestions were brought out on how to attract some of the people who need assistance. Included were door prizes, correspondence, visits or taking the problems directly to the people and trying to interest them. One main idea which required development is the awareness of the lack of togetherness within the family circle. If our clinic could work on this problem, we feel that more poise, courtesy and social well being could be developed in many of our youth. Juvenile Delinquency. Help boys and girls to identify themselve with thci r parents and the parents in return help these children to go to activities such as youth centers, basketball games, softball games, ctc., organize charm schools, choral groups, crafts, drama and youth centers. First Class Citizenship. Requires voting, taking an active part in civic affairs, asking for materials needed through civic groups, such as playgrounds and youth centers. Soror Mildred James was the leader for Group If which studied "Programs for Youth." Group 11 recorder was Soror Joyce Leftwich and the observer was Soror Eva John on. Programs for Youth. We are building the future for youth through quality leadership. We must secure leaders who are willing to give of their time, energy and finance for character building. Some suggested programs were discussed. Organize classes in instruction in social graces, personal hygiene, literary studies, hobbies and interests, nature study, parent instruction and child care in order to train youth how to become financially independent. ome programs discussed and already in progress by local chapters for youth participation are the Dcbutante and indcrclla Balls, working with delinquent children and supplementing school children's needs. The committee concluded by saying that as Zetas we should work with any organization to help youth to ri e continued 011 page 35 NOVEMBER, 1960 -THE ARCHON
Soror Susie Miles is shown presenting Soror Nora Lockhart a gift in appreciation for service rendered as past Regional Director.
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Shown in the picture are (left to right l : Grand Basileus Wolfe, Soror Miles, Soror Lockhart, Soror Hilliard and Soror Humphrey.
"Youth's Place in Today's World," the undergrads discussed problems to help youth cope with world situations. PAGE THIRTY-THREE
THE GRAND and students. Soror Deborah P. Wolfe, Ph.D., invited students to her home in Detroit, Michigan for a special lecture on her observations on "Education in the U.S.S.R."
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(Pictured below) Soror Wolfe is shown with some of her graduate students from Wayne State University.
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EASTERN REGION---continued above their great social problem of today, being a juvenile delinquent. Group III discussed "Leaders for Youth." Workshop leader was Soror Fannie S. Johnson. Recorder was Soror Cantella Harper. The committee emphasized that the youth of today need good leaders. In order to be a good leader for any youth group, we ourselves should be educated and willing to further our education in order to become good leaders. We should not underestimate the education of the child, but, bring into focus and pin point the education and realization of the child to surmount the shortcomings of himself. A special program for the undergraduate Zetas in attendance at the Regional Meeting was designed to help prepare them to face the future by gaining an awareness of "Youth's Place in Today's World." The discussion was centered around today's youth in the home, church and school and community. In most homes today, the mothers have to work and therefore, the children are left alone most of the time. But, mothers should try to live and be like she wants her child to be. The youth should take a leading part in church activities such as Sunday School teachers and singing in the choir. The youth should be a leader in most activities in his school and take active part in civic activities in the community in which he lives. The undergraduates were congratulated by Sorer Smith on the manner in which they made their speeches. National Projects of the Eastern Region. One written report wa received from Delta Zeta Chapter, Charlotte, N. C., which indicated that during the week of April 8 through April 16, the members of the Chapter sponsored their clothing drive for underprivileged children. The drive was climaxed at an afTair on April 16, 1960 with the presentation of many articles of clothing to the attendance officers of the Charlotte City Schools. The clothing was placed in a clothing bank for· distribution to underprivileged youth of the community in an effort to keep children in school. Oral reports came from Theta Zeta Chapter, Bluefield, W. Va., Delta Kappa Zeta, High Point, N. C., Epsilon Gamma Zeta Chapter, Rocky Mount, N. C. and Beta Zeta Chapter, Washington, D.C. Zeta Zeta Chapter reported on its national project progress that it sorors have worked du ring the year on these youth projects: youth clinics, youth conferences, giving financial aid to already established youth groups like the Boy and Girl Scouts, Y-Tecn and etc., establishing female groups to develop character, personality and scholarship, hoe banks, clothing drives, spon oring of Little Symphony Orchestra, Girl of the Year, Babes in Blue contest and working through the schools with underprivileged children. oror Mytrolene Grayc pre ided at the Blue and White Banquet. Music was by pupils from Griffin Junior and William Penn High Schools. The speaker, Soror Velma C. Bunch, past Regional Director, was introduced by Sorer Alvarado 1 rvin, Basilcus of Beta Nu Zeta Chapter. Her tpoic was "An Evaluation of Today's Youth." or r Bunch stressed the aspects of good leadership. The signposts of quality leadership can be found among such THE ARCH ON - NOVEMBER, 1 960
SOROR FANNIE PETTIE WATTS, one of Zeta's five founders, is also a founder and charter member of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter in Brooklyn, New York. In Observing Zeta's 40th Anniversary, members of Delta Alpha Zeta established the Fannie Pettie Watts Scholarship. Soror Watts enjoyed the honor of making the first presentation. The scholarship recipient, pictured above with Soror Watts was Miss Jacqueline Simpkins, a freshman at Brooklyn College, honor graduate of Midwood High School and graduate of the 1959 Charm School which was sponsored by the Zeta Amicae of Delta Alpha Zeta. Another scholarship was awarded to Bernadette Derr, freshman at Howard University, an honor student at Hunter College High School and also a graduate of the Zeta Amicae Charm School.
leaders as ministers, doctors, lawyers, scientists, social workers, etc. We need people who can guide, direct, influence and help others. Effective leadership takes thought, planning and tactics. Good leaders must be willing to accept responsibilities. People want a leader who is interested in them. Sorer Mildred C. Boone, 2nd Anti-Basileus, asked the undergrads to sing "So Fine," which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Grand Basileus, Sorer Deborah P. Wolfe, arrived in time for the banquet. She had been delayed by a previous commitment. She congratulated the Eastern Region for the fine manner in which the Regional conference was planned. She welcomed the newest chapter, Gamma Gamma, at North Carolina State College. Awards were presented for attendance to Beta Nu Zeta Chapter, Greensboro, N. C.; scrap books, Rho Zeta Chapter, Winston-Salem, N. C., Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter, High Point, N. C. and Epsilon Gamma. Approximately 60 Zeta attended the final session on Sunday morning, May I, 1960. Worship service was held at the Brooks Memorial Methodist Church, Rev. Edgar A. Love, Pastor. Sorer Nora E. Lockhart was Zeta's speaker. PAGE THIRTY-FIVE
Party Honors Visiting Deans
Soror Ethel Hall Philadelphia Hostess
The Philadelphia Zetas were charming hostesses at an informal party honoring visiting Sorors who attended the National Conference of the Deans of Women of America which was held recently in Philadelphia. The party was held at the beautiful home of Soror Ethel H. Hall, member of the Board of Trustees. The honorees were Deans Grace Phillips of Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte Stewart Watson of LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tennessee and Ethel Marie Miles of West Virginia State College, Bluefield, West Virginia. Hosting the party were Sorors Arizona Stemons, Sedalia Gaines, Josephine Shumate, Carrie McGhee, Anette Wilson, Ethel Hall, Marie Mooney, Cleopatra Nelson, Bette Riley, Frances Tarrant and Alberta Stribling. Messrs. Russell Nelson; George Buncombe, B. Jason and Dr. Anthony Gaines and Phi Beta Sigma Brothers Charles Odom, George Rhodes, Bryant Williams and E. Rudolph Clemmons joined the Zetas in extending greetings to the visiting Deans.
SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEETING---continued tive Secretary; B. James, Third Anti-Basileus; Enolia Mitchell, Chairman Blue Revue; Isabel Herson, Grammateus; Sorors Velma S. Butler, Regional Director; Julia G. Simon, Associate Regional Director; Nada K. Anderson, Recording Secretary; Leola Young, Treasurer; Ozella Rasberry, Public Relations; E. M. Gilbert, Editor; Delores H. Pennington, Assistant Editor; Luceltustine W. Wilson, Phylacter; G. H. Jackson and Gertrude Jimson, past Regional Directors; K. Snell Gibson, Chairman Life Members and Sorors H. McNeal and Edna Broyles, Conference Marshal. Newly elected and appointed officers were installed by Soror Versia L. Lacy. Among those who extended courtesies were the homemaking department of Booker Washington High School, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and members of Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Sigma Gamma Rho Sororities. Sorors were lavishly entertained by Brothers of Beta Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at their lovely
Sigma House, the only one west of the Mississippi. Brother Arthur McNeal serves as president of the Texarkana Chapter. The informal dance at the armory was well attended and the music was furnished by the Honey Drippers of Marshall. Reflecting the spirit of the group, the erudite, untiring Executive Secretary, Soror Harrison, summarized the resolutions: ( I ) That the members of the Southern Regional Conference do hereby endorse and promise to support sitins and any other form of passive protests demonstrated by the young people of this area; (2) That we recommend to our chapters the inclusion of a sum of money in the 1961 budget to be donated to the American Council on Human Rights as a payment on fines imposed upon these young people and (3) That we, as college women, will return to our homes and exert every bit of influence we have to raise the standards of all Greek letter women in the areas of scholarship, culture and civic endeavor. The next meeting of the Southern Regional Conference will be held in 1961 at Fort Worth, Texas.
ALPHA PSI ZETA---continued Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency. The local committee is composed of Sorors Norma Madkin, Chairman; Mattie Cooksey, Dorothy Boone, Mercedes Joubert, Dorothy Craddock, and Margaret E. Rainey. The group, after months of extensive preparation, spearheaded the launching of a city-wide campaign for Adoptive and Fo ter Home . The Chapter has been officially authorized to recruit homes for Children's Home Society, Holy Family Adoption Service, and Los Angeles County Bureau of Adoptions. In the campaign, placards which read "ADOPT A CHILD - OR BECOME A FOSTER PARE T" were designed by the committee, and were distributed throughout the city the week of June 26th. They have been placed PAGE THIRTY-SIX
on 50 street cars and busses which go into downtown areas, and in various business concerns strategically located. The Committee is also winding up plans for workshops for parents, to assist further in the "Prevention" part of the project. And, of course, it is to be expected that there will be other activities during the summer, what with Zeta visiting the West Coast frequently. Soror Audrey Quarle ho ted a lovely brunch for National Officer Soror Maggie B. Daniel while she was visiting for the Links convention in Los Angeles. Many Sorors and other guests were on hand to greet and fraternize with Soror Daniel . Sorors are also working with the undergraduate Chapter, Xi Alpha, in their summer plans to entertain prospective Zetas. NOVEMBER, 1960 -THE ARCHON
Miss Alma Jean Jackson
Miss Artha Jean Robinson
Miss Patricia Ann Dean
Alpha Tau Zeta --Scholarship Awards During the June convocation, Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter presented scholarship awards to high school and college students for the highest scholastic merit. The awards were made for 1960-61 and were presented by Soror G. C. Brown. Recipients of the Alpha Tau Zeta awards included: Miss Alma Jean Jackson, a I 960 graduate of Central High School. Miss Jackson made early plans to enter Prairie View College in September. Her major field of interest is nursing education. Miss Artha Jean Robinson, a graduate of St. Peter Claver Academy, San Antonio. Miss Robinson chose Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee where she plans to major in English. A 1958 graduate of Central High School, Miss Patricia
Ann Dean is a sophomore at Texas Southern University. She is a member of the Archonian Club, having been inspired to become a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Miss Joyce Thomkin, another 1960 graduate of Central High School, also plans to pursue a nursing career. She will attend Prairie View College. Miss Thomkin received the Service Typing Award, is a member of the Honor Society, a junior deb and president of the Methodist Youth Council. Miss Carole Jean Rice will use her Zeta award to attend Prairie View College. Her major interest is designing. An award was also made to Miss Mary Ann Goode, a sophomore at Houston-Tillotson College. Miss Goode is majoring in government. She is a member of the Archonian Club and the Forensic Society.
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DELTA OMICRON ZETA members and guests were on hand with good wishes as Soror Mary L. Holman accepted a gift from the chapter which honored her for many years of outstanding public Service. The presentation is being made by
Delta Omicron Zeta Service Tribute For Soror At the closing meeting of Delta Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, June 20, 1960, tribute was paid Mary L. Holman, a former Basileus of the Chapter. She is now Director of the Cooper Community Center on Shawmut A venue for the past four years. She is the first egro woman to receive the gold pin and life membership certificate from the Woman's Society of Christian Service, ew England Conference of the Methodist Church. Miss Holman, a native of Georgia and daughter of a Methodi t Minister, received her high school and college education in Massachusetts. For four years she was the National Promotional Worker for the former Women's Home Mis ionary Society of the Old Methodist Episcopal (Missionary) Church. Also, Director - U.S.O. under Y.W.C.A. PAGE THIRTY-EIGHT
Soror Hazel E. McCree, Basileus, who was the chapter's hostess for its final meeting in June. A former Basileus of Delta Omicron Zeta, Soror Holman is now the Director of the Cooper Community Center.
As a case worker for eight years for the Mass. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Mary Holman gave much needed advice and aid to children from broken homes. Those members and friends present at the closing social meeting which was held at the home of the Basileus, Hazel E. McCree, were as follows: Sorors - Officers and Members: Catherine Headley, Grammateus; Juanita Williams, Tarnias; Annie L. Hyman, Epistoleus; Adelle Evans, Phy!acter; Regina Caines, Mary Holman, guest of honor; France Palmer, Barbara Dawson, Marian Spencer, arrnen Dillon and Charlotte Chase. Visiting Sorors, Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. arter. Visitors, Miss Dorothy Keller, Woburn, Mas .; Lt. Dorothy N. Mc ree, N . U.S.N.R., Staff Nur e, he! ea Naval Ho pital. The gue t of honor was the recipient of an Attache ase, a gift from the hapter which was presented by the Basileus, Hazel E. Mc rec, on behalf of Delta Omicron Zeta. A delicious menu was served by the hostcs c , athcrine Headley and Hazel Mc rec. NOVEMBER, 1960 -THE ARCHON
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NOTES ON THE FAR EAST---continued Contrary to the prediction of experts that Hong Kong would not thrive very long after the communist capture of the Chinese Mainland, the city today is more prosperous and thriving than ever before. We spent the month of October in Japan, and were surprised to find that the weather compares with our autumn weather. Although we had read and seen pictures of parts of Tokyo, we were unprepared for the thriving metropolis that we found. Like many modern Western cities Tokyo has its share of wide boulevards, street cars, and traffic problems. I cannot forget some of the frightening moments we experienced riding in some of the many taxicabs available in Tokyo. Speed limits seem to be no worry to the Japanese driver and the only adequate term I can think of to sum up their driving habits is "reckless." Tokyo has the only genuine Western-type department stores in the Far East complete with both escalators and elevators. Most of the shops in Asia are small specialty shops, making it necessary for one to spend considerable time when shopping for several items. Although Singapore and Malaya have the equivalent of two department store chains, they are two-storied affairs of no comparison to the Japanese stores. The striking thing about the Japanese stores is the courtesy of the sales force and most Westerners are impressed by the Japanese custom of placing a very pretty girl at the head of each flight of escalators who politely and in a very soft-voice says "Thank you" to each customer. These girls are dressed in very attractive uniforms with white gloves. One can find all types of entertainment in Tokyo. There are movie theaters showing the latest American films, plus very good Japanese films. The Japanese are famous for their all-girl dance revues. We saw the "autumn dance revue" given by the famous Takarazuka Girls Dance Chorus. This group is the most accomplished dance group in Japan. Jt is made up of approximately one hundred attractive Japanese girls who perform all types of dances. The costumes are gorgeous and the scenery is beyond comparison with anything I have seen on the American stage. The Japanese Kabuki players are a most fascinating group to watch. The Kabuki theatre is composed of all men who play both men and women parts. The Kabuki is a very old Japanese institution and the plays reflect all aspects of ancient Japanese culture. Throughout most of the Kabuki plays runs a central theme-that of love and tragedy. In one evening' production four or five plays are performed and one might witness just as many suicides or tragic endings. Generally, even today, the Japanese think very little of taking their lives because of some disappointment with life, ome failure, or some disgrace. There are frequent account in the Japanese newspapers of suicides for any number of rca ons. In spite of the fact that the number of suicides are dccrea ing, Japan still has the highest annual rate of uicides in the world. We traditionally think of puppet shows as a means of entertainment mainly for children. ln Japan it is a very famous THE ARCHON - NOVEMBER, 1960
art and very popular with all segments of the population. At the Banruku Doll Theatre I saw several puppet shows. Unlike the puppets that are manipulated by means of strings, the Japanese manipulator comes onto stage with the puppet ( careful to make himself as inconspicuous as possible). Usually the puppets are nothing more than a head with a sort of bodice to which arms and hands are attached, which also serves as support for the puppets' costumes. There are usually no legs, and the manipulator will place his hands beneath the costume to manipulate the puppet. The manipulator also serves as the voices for the puppets, and usually dresses in black with black gauze covering head and face, again to take the attention away from himself ~11d to direct attention to the puppets. After the performance I was taken backstage to meet the manipulators. They showed me how the puppets were operated and allowed me to try my hand at it. During our stay in the country we had quite an extended tour of Japan. We spent about ten days on the northernmost island of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido. Sapporo, which is the capital of Hokkaido, is a growing city developing along modern lines. Hokkaido is seldom visited by foreign tourists. Here we experienced the coldest weather of our entire trip. This island has heavy snowfalls in winter and is the center of winter sports. Expecting all tropical weather when we left the States, our wardrobes were illequipped for the Hokkaido autumn weather. Hence, our most vivid memory of this island is the weather. We spent seyeral days in Kashiwazuki, on the northern part of the island of Honshu. While here we stayed in a Japanese Ryokan (inn). Our room was a Japanese style one with the totomi (grass mat) on the floors and sliding paper doors. At night we slept on the totomi with only a Japanese type pad for a mattress. This is a little hard the first night for persons accustomed to beds, but one gets adjusted after several nights. The Japanese have very simple furnishings. In our room there was a table similar to our coffee tables, a small bureau with a mirror covered by a cloth when not in use, and several pillow cushions on the floor for sitting purposes. The sleeping equipment is laid out each night and put away in the mornings. We were impressed by the cleanliness of the rooms. It is customary to take oIT your shoes before entering any Japanese room or home. Slippers are provided to wear inside. During our stay at the Ryokan we were served rice, eggs, shrimp and raw fish for breakfast. Here we became experts in using chop-sticks and by this time we have become habitual rice eaters-this of necessity. The Japanese countryside in autumn is very lovely. Everywhere one can see acres and acres of rice growing at every possible stage of development. Japanese farmers dot the rice paddies, working laboriously to produce a profitable harvest. The overpopulation problem is evident everywhere, as one sees the size of the farms, the many children, and the crowded living conditions. However discouraging this may be, the Japanese are essentially conscientious, continued on next page PAGE THIRTY-NINE
Jenkins: NOTES ON THE FAR EAST---concluded hard-working people and are striving to better their conditions. Constant adverse weather, such as typhoons and earthquakes, keep them struggling with the forces of nature. Yet, this seems only to increase the patience of the people of "the Empire of the Rising Sun." The Japanese have Jong been known for their physical vigor (contrary to most Asians) and inquisitiveness; their ability to imitate foreign goods (as evident in the rise of the Japanese in the electronics, radio, television, and camera markets where their products are excelling many western products); and their racial pride and patriotism. They are intensely loyal to the Imperial Household, and even though the Emperor negated his right of rule by "divine right" in 1946, the Emperor and Empress are held in the highest respect. During the American Occupation (1946-1952) the people chose to keep their imperial institution rather than abolish it. Today the Imperial Palace, surrounded by a moat, in the heart of downtown Tokyo, is a symbol of the reverence that the Japanese have for this institution. Since World War II the Japanese have been striving desperately and with great success to rebuild the country economically and industrially. Although one gets the impression that modernism and western civilization have taken a great hold on the country, one needs only to probe deeper to see that many remnants of oriental and ancient culture and customs still remain and are unlikely to be changed except by a very gradual process. Outwardly the role of the Japanese women has changed considerably, to the extent that it might be described as a type of emancipation. Today many Japanese women are taking part in the business and professional world. For every Japanese woman on the streets in Tokyo dressed in traditional Japanese kimono and obi one can see one in western dress. Beauty shops are as popular in Japan as in the States and women emerge with various types of modern hair styles and cuts. However, many still wear the Japanese style of piling the hair high on the head with some ornament. Here and there teenage girls can be seen in toreador pants using their own style of slang. Japan has her set of
Alpha Gamma Zeta Soror Baker Honored At Retirement Soror Eola Lyons Baker was honored by Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter with a luncheon upon her retirement from Flint-Goodridge Hospital as Chief Nurse Anesthetist and a member of the Flint-Goodridge staff for 38 year . The Sorors presented her with a silver tray and many other gift . Soror Annettee Lee rendered a beautiful solo and Soror Gertrude Jimson related beautiful experiences in the life of Soror Eola L. Baker. The Zeta quartet rendered a beautiful selection. The entire group sang a song dedicated to the guest of honor. PAGE FORTY
teenage hot-rodders who "dig rock and roll" American style, and in many places of entertainment can be found Japanese rock-and-roll performers imitating American artists. As a matter of fact, we have found that throughout the Far East rock-and-roll has great attraction for the Asian teenagers; so much so that in Singapore and Indonesia there has been a government ban on rock-and-roll. In Indonesia, any foreigner or citizen who arrives in international transit carrying such records will have them taken away by customs officials. Japan· still has her share of Geisha girls. The Geisha was originally an involuntary occupation taken up by a girl to help her family pay some existing debt, or to help save face in some family situation. Today many girls become Geishas voluntarily as an easy way to make a living. At present the Japanese are working on a policy of trade expansion with other nations. However, with the nations of Southeast Asia, Japan is finding it difficult to set up amenable trade relations because of dislike and distrust of the Japanese built up by the Asian countries that were victims of the Japanese invasions during World War II. Many of these countries have not forgotten the cruel treatment administered by the Japanese soldiers. Many Asians that we have met during our travels have expressed intense hatred for the Japanese. ln hearing stories of some of the cruel treatments suffered at the hands of the Japanese, it is not surprising to see so much popular opposition to trade with them. However, the Japanese are a shrewd and clever race, and by use of diplomacy are making gains in winning trade agreements with the Southeast Asian countries. Today Japan is taking her place in the family of nations as one of the leaders. Being the most developed country in the Far East, she has much to offer to her undeveloped neighbors in Southeast Asia. She has fought with con iderable success the forces of communism that threatened so dangerously at the end of the American occupation. With the signing of the recent treaty between the United States and Japan, Japan has evidenced that she is taking her place among the great nations of the world.
Mrs. Baker joined the hospital staff three weeks after her graduation from the Flint-Goodridge Nurse Training School in 1922. She served as director of Nurse and head of the Nurse Training Program from 1922 until Dillard University established it Nurse Training program in 1942. As Soror Baker's intere t in Anesthe ia developed, she began to concentrate in this area. Her Nurse Anestheti t training was completed at Charity Hospital in New Orleans under Dr. John Adriani. In 1950, Soror Baker was appointed as linical Instructor of the Flint-Goodridge Hospital of Anesthesia and she has held this position along with her duties as Chief Nurse Anesthetist for the past decade. Soror Baker is very active in religious, civic and educational and social organizations. She has served a Basilcus of the chapter in New Orleans and is a lire member of Zeta Phi Beta orority. NOVEMBER, 1960 - THE ARCHON
DELTA KAPPA ZETA and Omicron Beta Chapters presented their Tenth Annual Finer Womanhood Week program at Concord Baptist Church, Sunday, April 24, 1960. The theme was: "Greensboro to Ghana, Today's Concern, Tomorrow's Goal." Seen left to right are: Soror Janice Simms, publicity direc-
tor; Florence Cofie of Ghana Mission, Accra, Ghana, guest speaker; Ethlyn Lainos, co-chairman of the Finer Womanhood Program; Maida Springer of Department of International Affairs IAFL-CIO), recipient of 1960 Woman of the Year award and Soror Almira K. Coursey, Basileus of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter.
PLANNING COMMITTEE for Finer Womanhood program with special guests at the home of Brother and Soror Adrian C. Lamos during a reception honoring guests. Seen left to right are: Sorors Janice Simms and Susie Elliott, Florence Cofie of Accra, Ghana, guest speaker; Maida Springer of the Department of International Affairs ( AFL-
CIOI, Woman of the Year; Soror Beatrice Wright Yeates, cochairman of the program; Soror Joanna Rauson, past Grand Basileus and mistress of ceremonies; Soror Ethlyn Lamos, cochairman and Soror Dorothy Phillips, in charge of music for the program.
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Help Wanted: Executive Director C.
Zeta is looking for a qualified person to employ as its Executive Director. This person will be charged with conducting the business of the sorority as provided by the constitution and by-laws under the authorization and direction of the Grand Basileus and the Executive Board. Any Zeta who desires information concerning the position or who wishes to submit an application for this important position is requested to contact the Grand Basileus, immediately, at the following address: Soror Deborah Wolfe, 62 South Union Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. The job description sheet which was issued recently, contains the following information: I. Title of Position: Executive Director II. Qualifications A. Personal Age-35-50 Personality - Outstanding Human Relations - Excellent Initiative, Poise, Dignity and Ingenuity required. B.
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Probationary period of two years leading to tenure during satisfactory production 2. Termination: Either party desiring to terminate this contract shall give sixty days 160) notice. E. Bond - Required Job Analysis ( Description l A. Be responsible for management of National Office Coordinate the activities and program of the B. organization
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Evaluate and make recommendations to the Board D. See that all effective media of communication are used to sell the objectives of the organization E. Submit in writing to the Executive Board { monthly reports) on the work of the organization F. Conduct the business of the organization as provided by the Constitution and By-Laws under the authorization and direction of the National President and the Executive Board G. Set up job descriptions for clerical and maintenance staff subject to the approval of the Personnel Committee under the direction of the Executive Board H. Supervise clerical and maintenance staff I. Receive all monies, disperse as directed by the Executive Board and make monthly and annual reports as required by The Executive Board which reports shall be audited by a C.P.A. J. Others 1 . Supervise the setting-up and maintenance of a membership roster 2. Submit to audit monies by membership K. Turn over to successor at the end of tenure all money, books and property of the organization after an audit by C.P.A. Salary - $4,200 (annually) Perquisities Provided A. Living quarters B. Travel allowance C. Expense account (as provided by the President and the Executive Board) Designated Hours of Work From 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (as known and agreed upon by the National President and Executive Board) One day per week off Leave A. Sick - 10 days annually I cumulative I B. Annual - With pay two weeks C. Maternity - Use sick - make special plans in each case Responsibility The incumbent of this office shall be responsible to the National President and the Executive Board
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Fantasy Featured 1n Blue Revue Out of the realm of fantasy and fairyland stepped the young participants in the lovely "Blue Revue" which was recently presented by Gamma Psi Zeta Chapter of Temple, Texas. A huge audience enjoyed the Blue Revue show which was held in the Municipal Auditorium. Miss Joyce L. Reed was the winner of this year's contest which earned for her the title "Mis Blue Revue." The runners-up were Wanda L. Holley, Tommie J. Bonner, Beatrice Moore and Marian L. Anderson. In the "junior division" little Miss Vinda K. Cowherd was selected as the program "Cover Girl." The show was opened with mu ical skits, "Little Red Wagon," and "Three Blind Mice," featuring Lucretia PAGE FORTY-TWO
Dianne Goer and Glenda K. Shelby. One of the popular highlights of the show was the presentation of Miss Green's School of Dancing in beautiful and spectacular routines. "Zeta-Nik" was another unusual feature which spotlighted Charles Lawrence who had "just returned from pace," and his interpreter, Morris Loftin. "The Mexican Hat Rock," " hattanooga Choo-Choo," "Neighborhood Bandstand," "California Slop One and Two," were other features of the program. Of outstanding merit was the "Tribute to Hawaii, Our 50th State." This skit starred Darby Williams, Wanda Holley Rhonda Gail Holley, Glenda K. Shelby and Maurice Norvell. NOVEMBER, l 960 - THE ARC HON
ZETA ZETA- BETA IOTA ZET A---continued was in flower and daring sea rovers adventurously sought wealth for the thrill of the "find," the African, too, had a small share of that adventure-if not the wealth. As European countries sent out discoverers and explorers, in zealous bid for enticing slices of the new world, Africa sent men, too. Alonzo Pietre came over on the voyage with Christopher Columbus in 1492. Nuffe de Olano was a member of the crew of Balboa in 1513. As early as 1517, Africans assisted in the exploration and occupation of regions from what is now New Mexico to Chile. Looking toward the foundation of the American Nation-it was Benjamin Banneker, the son of an African Prince, who helped to layout the survey for the District of Columbia. African culture has become an acculture of many lands. For example, the early history of Africa points up the fact that air-dried bricks were made. Also that Africans weaved plush, made the sedan chair, developed an iron ore production. The more recent history of Africa introduces a keenly intelligent people - nationalistically conscious, lovers of becoming independent political units - the focus point of a new addition in world power politics. The National Council for the Social Studies has published a special issue of "Special Education," Volume 24, March 1960 edition ( an NEA affiliate) devoted entirely to Africa. To carry out the African interest theme in their observance of Zeta Phi Beta's 1960 Finer Womanhood, Zeta Zeta and Beta Iota Chapters appointed a joint committee to work with the chapter's officers and complete the plans for the celebration. Soror Mildred A. Jones is Basileus of Zeta Zeta Chapter and Mi s Willie Whiting, Attorney-at-Law, is Basileus of Beta Iota Chapter. Sorer Barbara W. McDougal, Attorneyat-Law, is immediate past Basileus of the Zeta Zeta Chapter and Soror Camille Roby is the immediate past Basileus of the Beta Iota Zeta Chapter. The joint committee consists of: Soror Ida B. King, former National Phylacter, immediate past National Grammateus and currently of the National Constitution Committee, Chairman of the Zeta Zeta Chapter Committee and Co-Chairman of the General Committee; Soror Mcrliscy Ann Prendergast, Chairman of the Zeta Zeta Chapter Executive Board, is General Committee Treasurer; Soror Dorothy Brown, Assistant Zeta Zeta Chapter Gramrnateus; Sorer Christine Bcttcis, Zeta Zeta Chapter Grammateus; Soror Myrtle E. Shannon, Zeta Zeta Chapter Tarnia Grarnrnateus; Soror Rosalie Rhodes, Zeta Zeta Chapter; Sorer Sylvia Patterson, Chairman of the Beta Iota Zeta Chapter ornmittce and Co- hairrnan of the General Committee; Soror Gcneivc Leonard, Soror Camille Robey, Sorer Barbara Benford and Soror Josic Lindsey of Beta rota Zeta Chapter. International House at the University of Chicago was the site of an educational program for the guests of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Chicago Chapters in presenting their theme: "Eyes on Africa." THE ARC HON - NOVEMBER, 1960
A capacity audience listened intently to the informative and challenging discussion presented by symposium speakers. The symposium, "Africa in World Affairs," was led by Dr. Babatunde A. Williams of Nigeria, who is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Williams spoke on "The Political Aspects." He emphasized Africa in international relations and geopolitical changes. Mr. Joshua Zaki, Attorney-at-Law, of Uganda, educated in law at the University of London, Member of the British Bar Association and currently a Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology at Northwestern University, spoke on "The Legal Aspects and Anthropological Facts." Miss Patricia Tucker of Sierre Leone, a student at the University of Chicago and Secretary of the African Student Organization, spoke on "Woman in the New Africa." The speakers held their audience spellbound as they related interesting facts and experiences about their native land. There are over 700 different languages spoken in Africa. The guests were enthusiastically thrilled when the symposium speakers answered questions, first, in English and then translated the same answer into their native tongue. Africa is rapidly gaining new political and geo-economic status in world affairs. Soror Ida B. King, immediate past National Grammateus and General Co-Chairman for Finer Womanhood, was presiding program chairman. Invocation was offered by Soror Camille Roby. The Zeta Phi Beta National Hymn was played by Soror Genevieve Leonard. The "United Nations Hymn" was played by Soror Dorothy Brown. Soror Ann Prendergast presented the officers. A number of guests attended from Gary, Indiana. Soror Arah Malone, pianist, played African music to the delight of all of the guests. Congratulatory telegrams were received from Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe, Grand Basileus and from Soror Gladys Butler, National Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Soror Margaret Irby, Great Lakes Regional Director, wired a beautiful bouquet of three dozen American Beauty roses. Following the public program, the symposium guests and Soror King were the dinner guests of Soror Prendergast at a swank Chicago restaurant. The Houston Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta observed the 40th Anniversary at Greater Zion Baptist Church, Houston, The Reverend M. L. Price, pa tor. The speaker was Soror Velma S. Butler who was introduced by Soror Olive Mae Jones. Soror L. W. Harrison acknowledged the presence of all Greek letter organizations of Houston, Galveston and Prairie View College. Nu Alpha Chapter on the campus of Texas Southern University, held a tea honoring Soror Butler and Miss Marlene Matthews. More than 200 guests registered. Payton Butler, husband of our Regional Director, also enjoyed activities of the week-end. PAGE FORTY-THREE
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS CATHERINE JONES, Director of Public Relations, 158-25 - 72nd Ave., Flushing, New York. IRMA THOMPSON, Director of National Project, 1321 - 29th Street, Newport News, Virginia. SUSIE HILLIARD, Boule Marshal, 1208 Cameron Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina. ENOLA MITCHELL, Director of Blue Revue, 5231 Oakland Ave., Dallas, Texas.
DORA HUMPHREY, Director of Arnicae Affairs, Box 315, Dallas, Texas. OLA ADAMS, Director of Workshops, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga. NANCY B. McGHEE, Ph.D., BARBARA MASON, Ph.D., ACHR Representatives. HELEN WATERFORD, Panhellenic Representative. MILDRED BUNTON, NCNW Representative.
WILLIE WHITTING, Resident Agent, 841 E. 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois. ESTHER PEYTON, Chairman of Life Members, 330 "T" Street N.W., Washington, D.C. ARIZONA STEMONS, IDA B. KING, MARION BAKER, LUCILLE MADRY and NANCY McGHEE, Ph.D., Constitution Committee.
NATIONAL HONORARY MEMBERS DIXIE BROOKS GILMER PEARL C. ANDERSON 3815 Myrtle Street, Dallas, Texas 4937 Prarie Ave., Chicago, Ill. MILDRED BLOUNT JULIA WEST HAMILTON 2559 - 4th Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 320 You St., N.W., Washington, D.C. ELLA BELLE DA VIS ABBIE CLEMENT .JACKSON 8Y Horton Ave., New Rochelle, .Y. 2~03 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. DR. SADIE P. DELANEY DR. HILDA TABA Tuskegee Institute, Alabama San Francisco Staie College, San Francisco, Calif. FRANCES EDWARDS A NIE TURNBO MALONE (Deceased) 1621 N.E. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, Okla. DORCAS RUTHENBURG DR. DEBORAH ELKINS 2215 Bennycasrle, Louisville, Ky. Queens College, Flushing, N.Y. EDITH SAMPSON LILLIAN EVANTI 310 E. 38th St., Chicago, Ill. 1915 Vermont Ave., N.W., Wahington, D.C. ANTIONETTE TUBMAN J. A. FOUNTAIN Executive Mansion, Monrovia, 242 Boulevard N .E., Atlanta, Ga. Liberia, West Coast Africa BARBARA WEBB SIMPSON 184-14 I 18th Ave., St. Albans, L.I., N.Y.
LIFE MEMBERS LllLIAN B. AOAIR, Houston, Texas PAULINE ALLEN, Columbu,, Mississippi NADA KNOX ANDERSON, Houston, Texas GWENDOLYN ASHLEY, Winston-Salem, N. C. COASTEST ABRAMS, Montgomery, Alabama EOLA LYONS BAKER, New Orleans, Louisiana CLEOPATRA BEDFORD, San Antonio, Texas HELEN D. BROOKS, Houston, Texas LOUVENIA BROWN, Selma, Alabama VELMA S. BUTLER, San Antonio, Texas MILDRED S. BUNTON, Washington, D.C. NELLIE BUCHANAN, Baltimore, Maryland ROXIE BYRD, Corpus Christi, Texas MARTHA BATCHELOR, We,t Chesler, Pennsylvania LOUISE BATSON, Brooklyn, New York VELMA BLAIR, San Antonio, Texas MARY CARTER, Dallas, Texas RICHARD CHRISTIAN, Birmingham, Alabama ROWENA P. CLEVELAND, Selma, Alabama JULIA B. CRAFT, Washington, D.C. IDELLA COSTNER, Washington, D.C. LUCILLE G. COLEMAN, Jachonville, Florida CARRIE DAY, Houston, Texas IZEAN DAVIDSON, Fort Worth, Tuai MARION DILLARD, Dallas, Texas THEODESSA DAVENPORT, Houlton, Texas LILLIAN DOMIA, Los Angeles, California GERALDINE ELLIOTT, Washington, D.C. MYRTLE TYLER FAITHFUL, Flushing, Ohio VIOLA TYLER GOINGS, Springfield, Ohio Emma C. GLYNN, Albany, California EMMA MARIE GILBERT, Austin, Texas ALICE RICKS GRANT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LOLA GREER, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma KATHRYN S. GIBSON, Prairie View, Texas SEDALIA GAINES, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ARQUlllA GARDNER, Fort Worth, Tua,
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LULLELIA HARRISON, Houston, Texas EMERLINE HAWKINS, Concord, N.C. DOROTHY HERALD, Houston, Texas GLORIA L. HOBBS, Houston, Texa, MILDRED P. HORNE, Memphis, Tenn. DEJOYCE WHYTE HUGHES, Houston, Texas EVELYN B. HUNT, New Rochelle, New York MADGE PERRY HARPER, Orangeburg, S. C. BERNICE HICKS, Dallas, Texas SUSIE S. HILLIARD, Winston-Salem, N. C. LAURA HOOPER, Winston-Salem, N. C. EMILY HICKS, Corpu1 Chrl,ti, Texas GERTRUDE JIMSON, New Orleans, Louisiana BLANCHE JOHNSON, Texarkana, Arkansas SOJOURNER JACKSON, Washington, D.C. NINA JORDAN, Corpus Christi, Texas DANELLA JACOBS, Dalla,, Texas ROSALIE KENNEDY, Washington, D.C. S. EVELYN LEWIS, Brooklyn, New York EDITH A. LYONS, Washington, D.C. NORA LOCKHART, Raleigh, North Carolina FLORENCE LAWS, Washington, D.C. LUCILLE McGAUGHEY, Dallas, Texas NANCY B. McGHEE, Hampton, Virginia LEOLA MILES, Louisville, Kentucky SUSIE MILES, Washington, D.C. ENOLA MITCHEll, Dalla,, hxa, BERNELL MAHAFFEY, Raleigh, North Carolina NAOMI MASON, Lo, Angeles, Calif. Z!PPORAH MEDFORD, Richmond, Va. JOSIE R. MORRIS, Houston, Texas MYRTLE McGOWAN, Houston, Texas DEL MOORE, Omaha, Nebraska PEARl NEAL, Charlotte, North Carolina GLENN M. OSBORNE, Houston, Texas ESTHER C. PEYTON, Washington, D.C. DELLA J. PHILLIPS, Austin, Texas
ALLYE FAYE PITTS, Corpus Christi, Texas ALCLAIR PLEASANT, Corpus Christi, Texas MARY POWELL, Berkeley, California INEZ RICKS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LELA RICKS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LUCINDA ROBEY, Birmingham, Alabama JAYNE ROBINSON, Houston, Texas LILLIE A. ROSS, Baltimore, Maryland ADA M. ROGERS, Lo, Angeles, California JOANNA H. RANSOM, Brooklyn, New York ALICE ROYE, Darby, Penn,ylvania ARIZONA C. STEMONS, Philadelphia, Penn. LOU SWARZ, New York, New York MARION SHANNON, Miami, Florida OZORA W. SHELL, Starke, Florida RUTH TAPPE SCRUGGS, Buffalo, New York VERA P. SHARKEY, Houston, Texas SUSIE U. SIMMOMS, West Charleston, S. C. EMMA T. SLATER, Selma, Alabama JOSEPHINE SMITH, Washington, D.C. GERTRUDE G. SPATES, Houston, Texas ANNA BELLE SPENCER, Sherman, Texas ELLA MAE SWANN, Dalla,, Texas NELLIE V. TATUM, Beaumont, Texas AUGUSTA B. TURNER, New Rochelle, New York FLEETA THOMAS, Fort Worth, Texos FANNIE PETTIE WATTS, Brooklyn, Now York GLADYS WARRINGTON, Ph;!adelphia, Penn. JOSIE WASHINGTON, Dallas, Texas THELMA S. WELLS, Houston, Texas C. DESSELLE WALWYN, Yatoo, Mlninippi LILLIAN WEBB, Bal!lmore, Maryland NAOMI WILLIAMS, Berkeley, California GERTRUDE WILLIAMS, Berke! y, California EDNA MAE WALLACE, Hou,ton, Texa, FAIRRILLA E. WHITE, Hou,ton, Te•as lUCELISTINE WILSON, Prairie View, T xas
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY UNDERGRADUATE ALPHA-Nona O'Neal, Box 324, Howard University, Washington, D.C. BETA - Nadine A. Barlow, Sarah Allen Quadrangle, Morris Brown College, College Park, Georgia. GAMMA-Sandra East, Hillen Road, Morgan Stale College, Baltimore, Md. DEL TA-Lena J, Jernigan, c/o Velma Bulfer, 801 Nevada SI,, San Antonio, Texas. EPSILON-Teresa Johnson, 68 East 117 SI., New York 31, N.Y. ZETA-Theresa Purnell, Alcorn College, Lorman, Mississippi. ETA-Mary Beine,, c/o 2131 Mosler, Philadelphia 21, Pa. THETA-Joyce E. Johnson, WIiey College, Marshall, Texas. IOTA-Bonnie Rembert, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. KAPPA-Velma King, 42S N. Caldwell St., (Johnson C. Smith University I, Charlolle, N.C. LAMBDA-Carrie E. R. Grady, Allen University, Columbia, S. C. MU-Queen E. Jenkins, c/o A. S, Worthy, Claflin College, Orangeburg, S.C. NU-Evelyn J. Jones, Virginia Union Unlverslly, Richmond, Virginia. XI-Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. OMICRON - Bellye Flippin, 1003 S. Person sr., !Shaw University I, Raleigh, N.C. PI-Norvesla Moore, 2404 Victoria, Knoxville 15, Tennessee. RHO-Geneva Manning, c/o M. Lillie B. Hall, 204 MIiton I Bishop College I, Marshall, Texas. SIGMA-Livlngslon College, Salisbury, N.C. TAU-C. J. Jarrett, 2123 Pulaski, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. UPSILON PSI-Evelyn Andrews, Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. CHI - Alice Greenhowe, Cheney State College, Cheney, Pa. PHI-Ola Hardy, Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia. OMEGA-c/o Susie HIiiiard, 1208 N. Cameron Ave. (State Teachers College I, Winslon Salem, N,C,
NU ALPHA-Bellye Pete, 4~17 Teton, Houston, Texas, XI ALPHA-MIidred Mcclenon, 5129 - 2nd Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. OMICRON ALPHA-Wichita, Kansas. Pl ALPHA-Marve/le Folsome, 700 Tale St., Lemoyne Col., Memphis, Tenn. RHO ALPHA-A. H. Cheatham, Box 183, Hampton I nstltule, Hampton, Va. SIGMA ALPHA TAU ALPHA-Berverly Wead Blacklurn, 2128 Wirt, Omaha, Nebr. UPSILON ALPHA-Joyce J. Smith, 1620 E. 7th St., (Tillolson-Huston I Auslin, Texas. PHI ALPHA - Yvonne Butcher, 5124 Palm, St. Louis, Mo. CHI ALPHA-Evelyn Ellerbe, 110 Wetherspoon SI., Princeton, N. J. PSI ALPHA-Oreon Cullom, P.O. Box 3, S.C. Slate College, Orangeburg, S.C. OMEGA ALPHA
ALPHA ALPHA-Margorel T. WIiiiams, 8155 So. Ellis, Chicago 19, 1/1/nols.
ALPHA BETA-Jacqueline Winfield, Box 112, (Dillard University), New Orleans, La.
ALPHA ZETA-Ruth Cleaver, 1233 W. Lafayette, Baltimore, Md. BETA ZETA-Mary R. Reid, 441 - 2hl St., N.E., Washington, D.C. GAMMA ZETA-Thaddena F. Boone, 79 Spring St. Chas. Heights, S. C. DELTA ZETA-Millie Murphy Liston, 1441 Waddell SI., Charlotte, Norlh Carolina. EPSILON ZETA-Doris Andrews, 597 English Ave., N. W ., Atlanta 1 8, G eorgla. ZETA ZETA-Mildred A. Jones, 443 East 70th SI., Chicago, 111 In oh. ETA ZETA-Agnes K. Graves, 3227 Virginia Ave., loulsvllle, Ky. THETA ZETA-Beatrice Temple, Box 446, Norlh Fork, W, Va. IOTA ZETA-Mattie l. James, 1306 Finley Ave., Indianapolis, lndiona. KAPPA ZETA-lllllon Burns, 2803 Cosey, Dallas 1 5, Texas. LAMBDA ZETA-Hazel Routte, 3521 Rosalie, Houston, Te•as. MU ZETA-R. S. Netterville, 3870 Hording Blvd,, Baton Rouge, lo. NU ZETA-Jessie Glanton, 2219 Chesler, Knoxville, Tenneuee. XI ZETA-Jewell Livingston, 5523 Hobert, SI. Louis, Missouri. OMICRON ZETA-Dorothy S. Lano, 902 E. Mortin, Raleigh, North Carolina. Pl ZETA-Carrie H. Vaughn, 241 O Meharry Blvd,, Nashville, Ten neuee.
RHO ZETA-Susie HIiiiard, 120B N. Cameron, Winston-Salem, N. C. SIGMA ZETA-Margaret Scoll, 2201 Mossman St., Wichita 14, Kansas. TAU ZETA-Betty D. Bryant, 319 W. Clark SI., Quincy, Florida, UPSILON ZETA-Minnie Lee Shaw, 1200 Barney St., Marshall, Texas. PHI ZETA-Mattie C. Taylor, 313 Clark St., Henderson, N. C. CHI ZETA-Clara Luper, 181 9 N. E. Park Place, Oklahoma City, Okla. PSI ZETA-Bennie Jenkins, 5632 Lesler Granger Dr., Fort Worth, Texas. OMEGA ZETA-Gladys Cox, 214 GIimer Ave., N,W, Roanoke, Virginia. ALPHA ALPHA ZETA-Augusta While, 704 Cemetary, Salisbury, N. C. ALPHA BETA ZETA-Minerva B. Douglas, 1621 30th St., Newport News, Va. ALPHA GAMMA ZETA-Anita H. Crump, 7620 Zlmple St., New Orleans, la. ALPHA DELTA ZETA - Margaret Jointer, 1121 Biloxi St., Jackson 3, Mississippi. ALPHA EPSILON ZETA-Mabel H. Slreet, 3333 Monroe, K.C., Mo. ALPHA ZETA ZETA - Alice Hyman, Box 1 SS, Scarboro, W. Va. ALPHA ETA ZETA-Lorello H. Koteo, 631 Mississippi Blvd,, Memphis, Tennessee. ALPHA THETA ZETA - Ello W. Fisher, S 18 W. Henry, Savannah, Ga.
BETA ALPHA-Southern University, Baton Rouge, Lo. GAMMA ALPHA-c/o Irene Mallhews, Box 210, Unit A., (Florida A&M I, Tallahassee, Florida. DELTA ALPHA-Elvorle Menefee, Texas College, Tyler, Texas. EPSILON ALPHA-Melodie P. Greene, c/o Mrs. Jessie Hughes, Tenn. State Univ., Nashville, Tennessee.
ZETA ALPHA - Catherine Miller, A&T College, Greensboro, N.C. ETA ALPHA-Kentucky State Col., Frankfort, Ky. THETA ALPHA-Patricia Bell, 70 Harvard, Wesl Medford, Mass. IOTA ALPHA - Josephine Williamson, Florido N&T College, St. Augustine, Fla, KAPPA ALPHA-Vernell C. Hamil, 4232 "H" SI. S.E., Washinglon, D.C. LAMBDA ALPHA - Amanda Sullivan, c/o Rosa Jenkins, Langston University, langslon, Okla. MU ALPHA-Bluefield State, Teachers College, Bluefield, W. Va.
BETA BETA-E. J. Dewbery, Arkansas Stale College, Pine Bluff, Ark. GAMMA BETA-Anita Williams, S 1 5 E. 11 lh St., Oakland, Calif. DELTA BETA-Yvonne Wright, c/o Clita Jackson, Fort Valley Stale College, Fort Valley, Georgia. EPSILON BETA - Annie R. Sanders, c/o Maggie Daniel, Alabama Stale College, Montgomery, Alabama. ZETA BETA ETA BETA-Princess Anne, Md. THETA BETA-Elizabelh C, Jones, Huntington Hall, Room 11, Tuskegee lnstilute, Alabama. IOTA BETA-West Virginia State College, Institute, West Virginia. KAPPA BETA-Blondell Martin, 1314 Heida SI., Benedict College, Columbia, S. C. LAMBDA BETA - Catherine Tale, Jackson State College, Jackson, Mississippi. MU BETA-Bellye Horne, Bethune Cookman Col., Daylono Beach, Fla. NU BETA-Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss. XI BETA-Mary Turner, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. OMICRON BETA-Ann Herriott, 262 Hancock St., Brooklyn, N.Y. SIGMA BETA-Delena Fluker, Alabama A&M College, Normal, Alabama. TAU BETA-Octavia V. Cornish, 1133 Earle Ave., Waco, Texas. UPSILON BETA-c/o Augusla P. Dennis, P.O. Box 34, Monrovia, Liberia, West Coast, Africa. PHt BETA-Geraldine Perry, St. Augustine Col., Raleigh, N. C. CHI BETA-Inez Boddy, Sponsor, Beulah Horris, Hunter Hall, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio. PSI BETA-Ellouise R. Scoll, Grambling College, Box 206, Grambling, La. OMEGA BETA-Christine Williams, State Teachers College, Fayelleville, North Carolina. ALPHA GAMMA - Gwendolyn Mydgelle, Stale Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N.C. BETA GAMMA-Clara Luper, 1819 N.E. Park Pl., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. GAMMA GAMMA - Evelyn Pole, N.C. College, Durham, N.C.
GRADUATE ALPHA IOTA ZETA-Dorothy DeWilly, 2415 N. Wheeling, Tulsa, Okla. ALPHA KAPPA ZETA-Gerlrude Brillon, 1613 Elmira Rd., Austin, Texas. ALPHA LAMBDA ZETA-Georgia Coleman, R. Rt. 1, W. of City, Muskogee, Oklahoma, ALPHA MU ZETA-Bobbie H. Johnson, 9 Chicago St., Little Rock, Arkansas. ALPHA NU ZETA-Vern V. Codoree, 1016 Easl 2nd St., Okmulgee, Oklahoma. ALPHA XI ZETA-Bell ye S. Turner, Box 1 l 6, Tuskegee Inst., Alabama. ALPHA OMICRON ZETA-Verona Middleton, 711 Gaff Ave., Orangeburg, S. C. ALPHA Pl ZETA-Lollie B. Stevens, 307 Hub Ave., San Antonio, Texas. ALPHA RHO ZETA-Zelia S. Evans, 1433 Cleveland Ave., Montgomery, Ala. ALPHA SIGMA ZETA-Richard E. Chrisrian, 605 Fourth St., Birmingham, Alabama. ALPHA TAU ZETA-Gertie C. Brown, 3129 Avenue N., Galveston, Texas. ALPHA UPSILON ZETA-H. Verdell Stevens, 743 East Ninth Ave,, Tallahassee, Fla. ALPHA PHI ZETA-Edith R. Jackson, 626 N. 4th SI., Richmond, Va. ALPHA CHI ZETA - Audrey Como, 735 Devlllenouve, Beaumont, Texas.
ALPHA PSI ZETA-Nellie Render, 4820 % McKinley, Los Angeles, California. ALPHA OMEGA ZETA-Emily Turner, 1241 Farmer, Petersburg, Virginia.
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GAMMA LAMBDA ZETA-Olivio E. Brown, 328 Jefferson St., Daytona Beach, Fla. GAMMA MU ZETA-Hollie Bonksdole, 1631 Union SI., Spartanburg, S. C. GAMMA NU ZETA-Inez S. Brooks, 1138 Baring s-., Camden 3, N. J. GAMMA XI ZETA-Elise Crawford, 109 Coligni Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y. GAMMA Pl ZETA-Mary V. Denson, 230 George St., Marlin, Texa,. GAMMA OMICRON ZETA-Alida Dailey, BO LaSalle St., New York, N. Y. GAMMA RHO ZETA-Mildred Dawson, P.O. Box 472, Palmetto, Ha. GAMMA SIGMA ZETA-Pearline Martin, 1932 B. Northwest 15th St., Amarillo, Texas. GAMMA TAU ZETA-Josephine Carroll, 1119 N. OeVilliers St., Pensacola, fla. GAMMA UPSILON ZETA-Mae R. WIiiiams, 1633 Seabrook Rd., fayelleville, North Caro lino. GAMMA PHI ZETA-Florida Thomas, P.O. Box 15, Florence Villa, Fla. GAMMA CHI ZETA-Pauline Neblett, 1320 So. Montgomery, Sherman, Texas. GAMMA PSI ZETA-America V. H. Haynes, 517 So. 13th St., Temple, Texas. GAMMA OMEGA ZETA-Olive Mae Jones, 5527 farmer St., Houston, Texas. DELTA ALPHA ZETA - Almira K. Coursey, 417 Monroe St., Brooklyn 21, New York. DELTA BETA ZETA-Catherine Jones, 158-25 72nd Ave., Flushing, l.l., New York. DELTA GAMMA ZETA-Margaret Rieder, 2124 E. Parkway Drive, Phoenix, Arizona. DELTA DELTA ZETA-Paullsther Rogers, 106 Geneva Ave., San Francisco, Calif. DELTA EPSILON ZETA - Pancheta Levority, 922 Eleventh SI., West Palm Beach, Flo. DELTA ZETA ZETA-Mary 8. Minor, 4623 Clay St., N.E., Washington, D.C. DELTA ETA ZETA-Hattie E. Shavers, 1522 N.W. 5th Av, Pompano Beach, Fla. DELTA THf \ ZETA-Ruth P. Powell, 304 Cuba St., Mobile, Alabama. DELTA IOTA ZETA-Augusta P. Dennis, P.O. Box, Monrovia, Liberia, West Coasl, AFrica. DELTA KAPPA ZETA-Mytrolene Grays, 825 Fairview SI., Highpoint, North Carolina. DELTA LAMBDA ZETA-Flora Mathis, 107 - 7th SI., Tilton, Georgia. DELTA MU ZETA-Lillie Jones, 345 W. 145th St., Apt. 9B3, New York, N.Y. DEtTA NU ZETA-Estell G. Young, 1412 - 34th St,, Mer dien, Miuiuippi. DELTA XI ZETA-Loura Bloodworth, 898 Raymond St., Akron, Ohio. DELTA OMICRON ZETA-Haul McCree, 15 Michigan Ave , Dorchester 21, Man. DELTA Pl ZETA-Gladys L. Ruffin, P.O. Box 365, Windson, North Carolina. DELTA RHO ZETA-Portsmouth, Virginia. DELTA SIGMA ZETA - Ann McGhee, (A. Quinn Jone, School) 1034 S.E. 12th SI., Galnsville, Florida. OELTA TAU ZETA-Hattie Miller, Rt. 3, Bo• 17A, Kingstree, South Carolina.
DELTA UPSILON ZETA-Rebecca Edwards, 1 I 02 Main St., Waco, Texas. DELTA PHI ZETA-Willye Dasher, 541 trscum Dr., Dayton, Ohio. DELTA CHI ZETA-Institute, West Virginia. DELTA PSI ZETA-Kale S. Curtis, 110S N. Sixth SI., Orange, Texas. DELTA OMEGA ZETA-Irene Chapman, 2200 Hammonds Ave. N.W., Huntsville, Ala. EPSILON ALPHA ZETA - Henrletla Carpenter, Grambling, Louisiana. EPSILON BETA ZETA - Elizabeth Barkley, 723 Laura, Plant City, Flo rid a. EPSILON GAMMA ZETA-Christene Chase, 800 Legg ell Road, Rocky Mount, N .C. EPSILON DELTA ZETA - Leona Williams, 1438 Wost 5th St., Port Arthur, Texas. EPSILON EPSILON ZETA-Mallie McDonald, 815 Hankins Circle, Orlando, Flo. EPSILON ZETA ZETA-Vhaness D. Henderson, 121 No. Oak St., Pine Bluff, Arkansas. EPSILON ETA ZETA-Johnnie S. Laing, 636 Third Ave., Columbu,, Georgia. EPSILON THETA ZETA-Grace Harris, 120 Douglas Ave., Frankfort, Kentucky. EPSILON IOTA ZETA-Bernice Barton, 204 Birdwell SI., Greenville, South Carolina. EPSILON KAPPA ZETA-Ada Marie Palmer, 1722 Taylor St., Lynchburg, Virginia. EPSILON LAMBDA ZETA - Lucellstine WIison, Prairie View A&M College, Prairie View, Texa1. EPSILON MU ZETA-Ruth Laramore, 527 - 3rd St., N.W., Moultrie, Georgia. EPSILON NU ZETA-Bennie Kin1ler, Tavones, Fla. EPSILON XI ZETA-Evelyn Ellerbe, 110 Wilherspoon SI., Princeton, New Jersey. EPSILON OMICRON ZETA-Seattle, Washington, EPSILON Pl ZETA - Hannah Moss, 2400 Jome1 St., Gadsen, Alo. EPSILON RHO ZETA - Bertha S. Jehnson, 1512 West 6th St., Wilmington, Delaware. EPSILON SIGMA ZETA-Hallie Pear! Hunter, Bladen Central High School, Elixabethlown, N.C. EPSILON TAU ZETA-Gwendolyn Earl Moore, 574 Clinlon SI., Macon, Georgia. EPSILON UPSILON ZETA - Rose Helen Mitchell, 501 West Battle St., Talladega, Ala. EPSILON PHI ZETA-Beatrice Manuel, 1640 Derby St., Berkeley, California. EPSILON CHI ZETA-Eva Grant, 436 W. Darlington St., Florence, S.C. EPSILON PSI ZETA-Moicll McGhee, 1140 Ames St., Greenwood, S.C. EPSILON OMEGA ZETA-Anita Ander1on, 431 Cedar St., Coatesville, Pennsylvania. ZETA ALPHA ZETA-Ann H. Ray, 433 Ohio St., Lexington, Kentucky. ZETA BETA ZETA-Frances Faithful, 825 E. Seventh St., Flint, Michigan. ZETA GAMMA ZETA-Margaret Harvey, 2321 8th Ave., SI. Petersburg, Fla. ZETA DELTA ZETA-E,tella Hall, 421 N. Church, Moorestown, New Jer1ey. ZETA ZETA ZETA-Celestine Jomes, 3221 E. 33rd Ave., Denver 5, Colorado.
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