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Well, now for some news. I've certainly
"scoured" both states for everything I could
get and am indeed deeply indebted to many of
you for your splendid response. T h e P. E . O.
Convention in Lincoln this last spring attracted
several Alpha O's. Among them were Bernice
Simmons Freas, Lou Chase Schultz, and Mary
Davis Nuss. Ethel Chase Hollinger of Long
Beach visited in Stanton this summer; she was
the incentive for several social affairs. Among
them a luncheon given by Win Moran Shaw at
Norfolk and a P. E . O. party. Gin Smith vis-
ited in Sargent this summer, she is living in
Los Angeles. Edith Siminek Greer is Secre-
tary for the Humboldt Building and Loan A s -
sociation. W e notice by the paper that Maude
Pierce Logan's husband has been made Gener-
al Manager of the Peoria L i f e Insurance Com-
pany with offices in Omaha. Grace Roper
Stone is an officer of and very active in the
League for the H a r d of Hearing in Lincoln.
After Convention M i l d r e d and L a V e r n e
Wright and Dorothy Gannon took an extended
motor trip through the South and East. E u -
nice Gaskil Miller and her husband were here
from Valhalla, N. Y . , this summer. Ruby
Hagen, Zeta Baird, Leola McKce, Florence
Harms, and Lucille Mauck belong to the new
club at Aquilla Court. Ruby takes part in the
radio broadcasts. Pauline Hartnett took a
cruise on the Great L a k e s after seeing the
W o r l d F a i r . She is assistant to Dean Senter
at Omaha Central High. Among the wel-
comed visitors in Lincoln this summer were
Gladys Rice Clark, Geraldine Heikes Sloan,
Frances King Wiegel, and M a r g a r e t Long
Lumley and Wihna Jean, her daughter.
Dorothy Gannon is president of the Denver
Alumnae and Janet Weissmiller of the Chicago
South Shore Group. Winifred Waters, who
teaches in Indianapolis, spent part of her va-
cation with Edna Waite in Estes Park. Ruby
Charlton, who lives in Pasadena, says that she
enjoys lots of AOIT m e e t i n g s . Elsie Ford
Piper and Jennie L o u Piper took an extended
motor trip through the West this summer.
They called at the AOII house at Leland Stan-
ford. There's one thing that always remains
the same at 1541 S Street and that is Mother
Pullman's welcome. She's c o m p l e t i n g her
sixth year with the girls and is as popular as
ever.
Now for just a few vital statistics—Mar-
riages : Gladys L a m m e to Ralph Biggers, liv-
ing in Omaha. K a y W i l l i a m s to Howard
James, Menlo, Iowa. Charlotte Frerichs to
Burton James, 1426 E , Lincoln. F a y e Williams
to P e r r y Morton, 904 South 17th, Lincoln.
Faye Rasmussen to Richard Blore, F o r t Snell-
ing, Minn. Gladys Mankin to James Schwi-
ger, Chadron, Nebr. Irene Dawson to Otis
Deitrick, Omaha. Ruth Hitchcock to Clyde
H a r r i s o n J r . , Scottsbluff. Dorothy Lewis" to again? It would be a wonderful experiment,
Walter Kirchefer, Sutton, Nebr. Gladys Math-
ews to Richard St. Clair, Ames, Iowa. D e -
L o r i a Dahlman to Donald Brownell, Chicago.
Donalda Perkins to Dr. B r en n a n , Omaha.
Cornelia A y e r s to Oliver Hallam, Lincoln.
Virginia Gordon to W i l l i a m Hoppe, Lincoln.
Bonnalyn Scott Newby to Paul Rodwell, C a m -
T O DRAGMA
bridge. B i r t h s : Mary Margaret to Mildred
Sweet Gunnarson, Jul}' 25th, Sargent; a daurfi
ter to Ruth A n n e R h a m e y Witt, March'29th
at L i n c o l n ; T h o m a s J . E l l i s to M a r g a r p ^
O ' B r i e n Ellis, September 17th, at Omaha-
daughter, Susan, to Frances Hooper Brown
at Holdrege; a daughter to Helen Betz Kratre
in June at Sioux City. O u r sympathy goes to
Dorothy Crouse, who lost her father.
And now for some news of the active chap,
ter: I wish every one of you could have been
at the house during rush week. The Lincoln
Alumnae assisted and several of the loyal
younger alumnae from our state were back.
T h e r e weren't nearly as many rushees this
year, and the girls had to rush hard for every
one they got. O n e of the first "spikes" of the
summer was Pauline Reynolds, as charming
a girl as her mother. Another pledge is Cor-
ns Peake, daughter of Corris Damon Peake
of Clear W a t e r , Zeta's first president.
And here is where the girls who graduated
or didn't return to school a r e : Jane C a r r at-
tending Lincoln School of Commerce; Ethel
Chittick, teaching in Stuart; Leah Ruth Cor-
nelius, attending Penn Normal; Harriet Cra-
ven, teaching at H o m e r ; D o r o t h y Crouse
Seward; Evelyn Hoars, E m e r s o n ; Lucille
Hendricks, father's secretary, Wahoo; Lucille
Hitchcock, teaching at Dunbar; Miriam Huse,
reporter for W a y n e Herald; Sylvia Kotouc
Humboldt; Margaret M c D o n o u g h , Crestonj
Iowa; Lola Reckner, Creston, Iowa; Cath-
erine Stutz, Roanoke, V a . ; Margaret Upson,
teaching at Wymore.
Gretchen Schraag is business manager for
the Cornhusker, and Allene Mumau is an as-
sistant editor. This year's Mortar Board, L u -
cille Hitchcock, didn't return to school.
I know I've left out many interesting bits
about you and yours that everyone would en-
j o y hearing about. Won't you drop me a line
sometime and tell them to me?
Fraternally,
M A R G A R E T M O O R E G O R T O N ( M R S . D O N A L D ) Z,
Province Chairman.
Kansas and Missouri
GREETINGS TO A L P H A O ' S I N MISSOURI AND
KANSAS :
Another year has rolled around, and the
youngsters are Hallowe'ening and the alumnae
are returning to their " A l m a Maters" and/:
going collegiate with the actives and other .
Greeks over that "marvelous tackle" and that
"powerful fullback" and best of all "ye touch-
down." Don't you all day-dream occasionally
and wish you had magic powers and could
drift back those many years and be in college
but this life is rather interesting and wonder-
ful in spite of old man Depression, and I am
afraid the comparison to our changed view-
points would be sadly disappointing. But col-
lege days are marvelous ones and aren't we
glad we have those wonderful memories of
campus life, football, varsity dances, dates, a
little bit of learning, new clothes, frat pins
JANUARY, 1934
and five pounds, but best of all—Alpha O and
ro U sisters!
Speaking of college, I want you all to know
what a successful rush week P h i had. I t was
a wonderful time this year for us local alum-
jjg.; it seemed more like a reunion; over
twenty-five alumnae were back. T h e actives
Were glad to have us, since the active group
js rather limited this year. It certainly was
a big thrill to be needed again in the "fall
rush." Twelve desirable girls were pledged
jnd prospects for future pledges quite prom-
ising- T h e actives are most congenial and
attractive, and they welcome all former Alpha
O's to return, if only for a short visit. H a v -
ing gone back once to see the house and
having met Mother Landis, Eleanor Massman,
house president, and the other girls, you will,
want to drop in every time you are in L a w -
rence Isn't it marvelous to have two real
homes of your own? D o take advantage of
this wonderful opportunity Alpha O has given
you. L e t us not mar these college memories
0 f lose sight of those wonderful days by fail-
ing to maintain close contact with our sorority
by becoming inactive alumnae. H o w you dis-
liked inactivity when in college! Let us stay
young with our sorority. Let us keep our
youthful outlook by working for the growth
and the success of A O I T . W e have splendid
new national officers—but after all they can
only guide and direct our growth—we, the
alumnae, are the real builders.
I am appealing to each of you as Alpha O's
to want to have your part in our national
growth. T w o years ago at C o n v e n t i o n at
Troutdale-in-the-Pines a national philanthropic
project was undertaken. A t the convention
this year everyone was enthusiastic about our
social service work in the Kentucky mountains.
We have made a small start. W e see so many
results in this short time that we can vision
a marvelous d e v e l o p m e n t in this field. T o Maine
carry on as we should, and as all alumnae
and actives want to, it is necessary to coop-
erate and contribute your small bit. T h e or-
ganized alumnae chapters, Kansas City and
§ | t Louis, are contributing. W e alumnae who
have the privilege of monthly get-togethers
get so much more satisfaction out of our
sorority. W e can develop through Alpha O
development. I n time it is the hope of all
.interested Alpha O's that we shall have alum-
nae chapters throughout each community, so
no Alpha O will have to be alone with her
memories. T h a t would be a true Utopia for
a fraternity. Let us keep this goal in mind.
In the meantime, however, it behooves you
alumnae who are denied organization because
of lack of numbers to work doubly hard to
keep your friendships and contacts with A O n .
Grain! Council realized this need two years
ago when they created the new office of state
chairman. E v a Drumm Stacey so ably han-
dled this work the past two years. T h i s year
it is my job. Won't you all help me?
! Now I want to ask a favor of you. L e t me
have a newsy letter from you. T e l l me what
you are doing; if you are married and have
children, let me hear about them. Central
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Office informs me there are enough AOIT's in
Lawrence to form an alumnae chapter. T h a t
is splendid. Won't someone drop me a line,
and we can arrange a meeting and form your
organization. Florence Searcy answered my
inquiry in Phi Alumnae Notes in our last T o
D R A G M A for information about the addresses
of several lost Alpha O's. T h a n k you, F l o r -
ence, for your promptness and information.
I would love to have personal letters from
St. Louis girls and hear about their plans.
Kansas City Alumnae Chapter has grown a
great deal. W e welcome Edith Adams M c -
Pheren and her husband and baby boy into
our group. Also Leah Mae Kimmel Coburn,
who is our newest bride. T h e return of Myr-
tle Webber Brown adds charm and fun to
our meetings. M a r y House is teaching in W e l -
born, Kansas, and living with Helen Tatum
Huyck. Sarah Rogers ( H ) is home, having
finished at Madison, and we hope to know
her better and enjoy her friendship. Vivian
Gingles Stone ( X A ) has married and is liv-
ing here.
Isn't it nice to hear about AOLT's you haven't
heard from for some time? W e want to know
what you are doing and where you are liv-
ing. Let's make my next letter a newsy one.
This letter is my contribution; the next one
will be yours. A postcard will do, if you are
terribly rushed. Remember, I have a list of
the alumnae in these states, and I shall check
off your name as your letter is received. L e t
us have a perfect score. It's up to you, Alpha
O's!
Fraternally,
BERNEICE PETERSEN,
Province Chairman.
DEAR A L U M N A OF A L P H A OMICRON P I :
Alpha Omicron P i bids you welcome at the
beginning of another year, which she hopes
will be a pleasant and profitable one frater-
nally for e a c h of h e r m e m b e r s . If she
is to be successful in her undertakings, how-
ever, each individual member must bear her
share of responsibility.
H e r e are a few of the ways in which you
can do your part: F i r s t give to our National
Social Service Work. I f you could have been
at the Convention and have heard Mrs. Breck-
inridge, D i r e c t o r of the F r o n t i e r Nursing
Service, and Bland Morrow, our own worker,
describe to us in detail their work among the
poor and needy families in the K e n t u c k y
mountains, you would not hesitate to give a
little—no matter how small a sum—to bring
a little cheer and comfort into the lives of
these destitute families. Why not send a box
of wearable clothing, shoes, stockings, caps,
et cetera, including books or toys, to Bland
Morrow, Wendover, Leslie County, Kentucky,
and be happy in the thought that you are
bringing happiness to these poor people? In
addition, send in your donation, however small
it may be, to help those who are bearing the
whole burden of this noble work and who
need very much to have your support finan-