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the guests being received by Mrs. Howard
Wcddington, Mrs. Homer Toland and Mrs.
Bentley. We had as guests two representatives
from other sororities in the City Panhellenic
group. Mrs. Herbert E. Emery reviewed "Poor
Splendid Wing" by Frances Winwar. Mrs.
A. C. Rubey and Mme. Matilde Zeek presided
at silver services at the tabic, which was at-
tractively arranged with modernistic candelabra
topped with red glass candle effect. A busi-
ness session was held before the program.
Reports and discussions were made on the
bridge foursomes being given to raise funds
for our national philanthropic work. Mrs.
C. F. Zeek explained the quota system which
will be applied to the rushing and pledging
rules at Southern Methodist University this
fall. The Alumnae voted their approval of this
plan.
Our A p r i l meeting was held at the home of King; treasurer, Thelma Thornberry; editor to
Mrs. Edward Surgeon with Mrs. Claude
Moore and Mrs. Ira T. New by as co-hostesses.
Election of officers f o r the coming year was
held as follows: President, Mrs. Harold Cude
(Eva Fulcher) ; vice president, Mrs. R. L .
Hughston (Maurice Harris) ; secretary, Mrs.
Ira T. Newby (Helen Howard) ; treasurer,
Mrs. John Ashby (Lillian Cox) ; historian-
editor To DRAGMA, Mrs. Claude Moore (Mau-
rine Garrett) ; Panhellenic delegate, Mrs.
Howard Wcddington (Margaret Harris) ; tel-
ephone committee chairman, Mrs. J. E. Bush
(Gladys Bandy) ; publicity, Mrs. Ashley De
W i t t ; alumna adviser, Marjoric Sigler.
Mrs. Newby reported on the bridge four-
somes held for our Kentuck}' Mountain phil-
anthropic work. Mrs. Cude reported on
money received from the sale of playing cards
for the same benefit. Following this business
session, we enjoyed a talk on "Spring Deco-
rating" by Allen Richards. We were shown
lovely fabrics and given helpful ideas for our
spring redecorating tasks. Later tea was
served to forty members and guests. The tea
table and house were lovely with varieties of
spring flowers. Mrs. Howard Wcddington,
retiring president, presided at the silver serv-
ice.
We eagerly await a visit from our District
Superintendent, Charlotte Voss Kearney, who
arrives soon from New Orleans. For her en-
tertainment we have planned a buffet supper
at Mrs. Edwards Surgeon's home and a tea
at the home of Ruth D'Arline Hogg, who is
a member of the active chapter.
Mrs. William I . Southerland (Katherine
Spurlock, ' 3 1 ) and her six-months-old son,
William Inzer, Jr., have returned to their
home in Leonard, Texas, after a visit in
Dallas.
We are glad to know that John Brodnax,
son of Mrs. Harry Brodnax, and Joan Bush,
young daughter of Mrs. J. E. Bush, are re-
covering* nicely after recent illnesses. The
Dallas alumnae extend sincere and heartfelt
sympathy to Mrs. Cullen F. Thomas (Olga
Sheppard) in the loss of her brothers, W .
Clifton and John L. Sheppard, in New York
City.
T o DRAG MA
Dayton Alumna? Hear Lectures
By Florence Rench, Q
-4- T H E PARAMOUNT item on this winter's
calendar was the benefit supper-bridge
given in February at the Homemakers' Insti-
tute in the Dayton Industries Building. We
cleared about $28, almost making the quota for
our philanthropic work. Incidentally, i f any of
you Ohio alumna-, not affiliated with a chap-
ter, who received letters f r o m Ruth Cox Se-
gar, Ohio state chairman, or Florence Rench
her assistant, have not as yet forwarded your
money, remember that it still is not too late.
In March we had our annual election at the
home of Ruth Shatsnider Haas, with the
following results: President, Ruth Haas; vice
president, Jean Holes; s e c r e t a r y , Eleanor
To DRAGMA and historian, Florence Rench.
We have had two very interesting lecture
meetings this year. The first at Hazel Engle
Lowes' home, where we heard S. S. Mark-
ham, a local attorney, speak on "The New
Deal." For weeks, we all felt as though we
had entered a realm of understanding, which
all proves that we need more such stimulating
meetings to keep us informed on current hap-
penings. The other meeting, exactly the op-
posite in character, but equally inspiring, was
held this past week. A f t e r a business meet-
ing at the Dayton Engineers' Club, we visited
the Keith-Wilson Studios. M r . Wilson, a
prominent local interior decorator, lectured to
us on the fine art of planning and furnishing
one's home, giving us i n n u m e r a b l e new
schemes and ideas. He also showed us many
beautiful chintz patterns and drapery mate-
rials.
In April, Ruth Segar and Jean Boles, their
cars filled with Dayton and Miamisburg AOn's,
embarked upon a jaunt to Cincinnati with a
main purpose in view, that of accepting an
invitation to visit the Cincinnati Alumnae
Chapter, who will at the same time entertain
the members of Thcta Eta.
At present we are concentrating on a tea
to be given in May at the home of Ruth Cox
Segar in honor of the actives f r o m Miami
and Denison Universities. We hope all of
the girls can arrange to come, because this
is one way in which actives and alumnae can
become better acquainted.
I n closing, may I suggest that those of you
who read this and have any news that would
be of interest to any of us, sit down and
write a letter to me so that I will have plenty
of news f o r the next issue. My home address
is 3134 Elliott Avenue, Dayton, Ohio.
Denver Alumnae Reelect Officers
By Florence M. White, A S
-4- T H E DENVER ALU.MN.*: is pleased to an-
nounce the hold-over of all their officers
except the treasurer. The officers for this
year are Dorothy Gannon ( Z ) , president;
Francis Kimsey ( X A ) , vice president; Laverne
W r i g h t ( Z ) , secretary; Nell Scott ( X A ) ,
treasurer. It has been through their tireless
effort and the cooperation of all the alumnae