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KANSAS CITY
On July 18 we had a very lovely meeting at the home of Irene Peter-
sen. A goodly number were present and all were anxious to hear the con-
vention news. Thrilled we were when Valborg Swen son told us of our new
district superintendent—Mary Rose Barrons! And to think we have her
right in our midst all the time; I should say most of the week-ends, for
she's planning on teaching in Independence this winter.
A great deal of time was spent at this meeting in planning a benefit
bridge July 28. The proceeds we used on a rushing party in the form of
a morning bridge and luncheon f o r several Kansas City eligibles going to
college this fall. Lovely prizes were awarded f o r the highest scores, cun-
ning little bowls of flowers were favors f o r the guests, and to cap the
climax a dainty, appetizing luncheon was prepared by Mary Rose and her
mother. Everyone (not only the rushees) had such a good time we are
anxiously looking forward to our next meeting.
Mary Rose Pecha, our president, has been away most of the summer,
her sister in Denver having died several weeks ago. We miss Mary dread-
fully so will be glad to see her back in the "official harness" this fall.
I f all the girls remain in the city this year who have planned on it, we
should have quite a lively flock and expect to do things on a larger scale.
Let's all do our best!

FLORENCE K. BRUCE.

OMAHA
Convention has come and gone, leaving many pleasant memories of the
wonderful days we spent at Christmas Lake. Those attending from Omaha
Alumnae chapter were Mattie Higgins, Olive Wrightson, Alice Sheehy,
Ruby Hagen and Helen Hayes. Two former members, Avis Sunderland
and Grace Gannon Grady, were also present.
On July 8 Stella Harrison invited the chapter to her home to hear
reports from convention, but unfortunately for various reasons no one who
had been at convention reached the party. However, plans for summer
rushing were made. I n consequence there have been swimming parties,
bridge parties and luncheons.
Many of the alumnae girls have been or are now on vacations. Esther
Smith and her family motored to northern Minnesota. Lorene and Dr.
Davis also motored north. Blanche Potter, with her husband and two
sons, spent about five weeks in California. Alice Sheehy is now on a Great
Lakes cruise and Heien Ayres is vacationing in Alaska. Nell Briden-
bausrh is attending summer school at the University of Wisconsin. Olive
Wrightson and her husband spent the month of June in Minnesota and
Iowa.
Margaret Carnaby was married August 5th. She is now Mrs. Robert
Hayes and will live in Minneapolis.
Elva Carter, an Omaha girl of Zeta, was married July 29 to Philip
Lewis. They will live in Lincoln.
Beginning in September we shall hold our regular meetings the first
Saturday of each month.

HELEN HAYES.

SYRACUSE
Our April and May meetings were held at the chapter house. Ruth
Dibben arrived in Syracuse after a trip through the West on the evening
of the latter meeting and brought us news of the other chapters which she
had visited enroute.