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Show THE Thursday, May 7, 1953 Page Three Sororities Hold Annual Founders Day Banquets Occasions Observe 22nd Anniversary Two hundred members belonging to the twenty chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi sororities now established in Utah have been celebrating the 22nd anniversary of rority. Mrs. Bernardi who was a Beta sponsor before the two chapters were formed, was presented with a corsake. Mrs, Bessie Mah-lerg song sang the the founding of the organization A Dream Come True, written with banquets and dinners this and composed by Dorothy Staley, month. member of the Tennessee Xi This cultural, social and service Kappas of Nashville. Mrs. Jerry association with its 100,000 mem- Frandsen was the accompanist. bers is the largest For the concluding number the Greek letter organization in the girls joined in the Founders world. Pledge, led by Mrs. Truscott. Table at the Founders centered decorations Significant Day banquet held by the chapters around a yellow umbrella filled in the Salt Lake district Saturday with pink almond and forsythia night at Hotel Newhouse, was the with yellow tapers on either side. selections of Mrs. J. Bracken Lee Attached to the handle in bellas the "Outstanding Beta Sigma like clusters were dainty demi-tasPhi of the Year" and crowning cups. At each place setting the cups to the saucers held her queen of the event. The Beta Sigma Phi was or- sprays of spring blossoms with ganized in Price in 1946 with place cards attached. The cups Mrs. Lee serving as its first direc- and saucers were favors for each. tor. Since that time she has been Setting for the birthday banan active and honorary member quet by the Upsilon chapter was and at present is director of the the Kiva Club at Helper. Honored Alpine Theta chapter of Salt as the "Outstanding Girl of the Lake. Sorority for the Year was besBefore leaving Price to assume towed upon Miss Ruth Hanson, the duties of the First Lady of who was toasted by Mrs. Betty Utah, Mrs. Lee had a long list of Redd and on behalf the members activities and achievements to her was presented with a rememcredit. Her activities in Utah are brance gift by Mrs. Rose Craven. Welcome greetings were extendnow wide and' varied. The honor bestowed upon Mrs. Lee at the ed by Mrs. Betty Redd who prebanquet signified that she was a sided as the toastmistress. Mrs. gracious and charming person, Craven gave the Beta Sigma Phi that she signified in the finest Grace; the poem So We May sense the ideals of the sorority Serve was given by Miss Jean g and that she was an outstanding Woodhead; the song leader in the promoting of Utah "A Dream Come True was sung art and culture. by Mrs. Rita Kell; Mrs. JoAnn In Price the two sorority chap- Iverson entertained with a piano ters, the Xi Kappa and the Upsi-lo- solo; the Founders pledge was led joined in Founders Day fes by Miss Ruth Hhnson. The staff of officers for 1953-5- 4 tivities with banquets on Thurswere introduced. They include: day night, April 30, the founding Mrs. Mary Nelson, president; Mrs. date. The Xi Kappas gathered at the Helen Day, vice president; Mrs. Price cafe for their anniversary Donna Lou Mullins, secretary; Mrs. Fosca Poloni, corresponding party. Mrs. Donna Truscott was hon- secretary; Mrs. Rose Craven, ored as the Beta Sigma Phi Girl treasurer; Mrs. Donna Shimmin, of the Year and toasted by Mrs. historian; Mrs. Jean Keley, collabJune Bell who presented her with orator. In his message which was read a corsage and an engraved certificate in a booklet form. The at both social events, Walter W. certificate was inscribed with It Ross, founder, commended the is with the highest esteem and sororities and urged the members the deepest affection that we cer- to look forward with great expectify your selection as 'Girl of the tations for the great good in all Year. The international staff that they were planning to do. He joins your chapter in sending this congratulated the organization on evidence of your outstanding suc- its international endowment fund cess as a true Beta Sigma Phi. which has been established and Mrs. Truscott who has served is maintained through personal as the sororitys president this donation. From this fund two mayear, was toastmistress at the jor projects are supported, the banquet. The program included cancer research project being carthe singing of the National An- ried on at the University of Coir them by the group; opening ritu- orado and the Girls al by the sorority; Beta Sigma Town, USA, located on a fourteen Phi Grace by Mrs. Gunda Reid; a hundred acre farm in West Texas. brief highlight picture of Betas The sorority also has a fund activities carried on in the com- for a home for aged members and international loan fund munity given by Mrs. Jennie Fel- a year-ol- d ice; a poem So We May Serve which has in this short time made written by Margerie Scott, hon- emergency loans to twenty Beta orary member, read by Mrs. Hel- members. Instigated this year is en Nelson; Mrs. Ruth Bernardi the new project of selecting a read the Founders day message member from each chapter as the from Walter W. Ross, Kansas outstanding Beta member for the City, Missouri, founder of the so year. es prize-winnin- ic si Weve tried to make her work easier, more convenient and save her family money and time. Here are some quick and timely items for your MOTHERS DAY Celebration. We have a wonderful shipment of golden ripe, fresh prize-winnin- n, In Our Bananaland on Display just-adopt- SOROSIS CLUB ELECTS NEW STAFF President of the Sorosis Club for 1953-5- 4 is Mrs. Joseph Delpha who was elected at the club meeting held Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. James Stewart. Other officers include Mrs. Howard Baker, vice president; Mrs. John Maulsby, recording secretary; Mrs. J. Grant Kilfoyle, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Don Chaves .treasurer; Mrs. Orr Willhite, auditor; Mrs. L. R. Fullmer, historian; Mrs. Earl McAlpine, par- BOOK CLIFF CLUB The Book Cliff Club of Sunny-dal- e was fortunate in having for its April program on The American Home Mrs. Geneve Howard Oliver of Price, who gave a and interesting talk on She "Heirlooms of Tomorrow. had with her a priceless collection of Haviland china from the famous kilns of Le Moge, France, Snd several pieces of china that she had had designed in the Duncan studios of California. Mrs. Oliver gives of her time and talents in bringing this and other of her famous collections to civic groups. She is a native daughter and a real booster for Always a Complete Stock of VEGETABLES FRUITS Salad Dressing qumtn!s 49 well-plann- ed liamentarian. Mrs. Amy Nelson, program chairman, introduced Mrs. Earl McAlpine who entertained with two readings, "A Moment at the Milliners and "The Newlyweds Go Fishing. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Maulsby. CLUB HOSTESS Members of the Handicraft Club, a genial feminine group, were recent guests of Mrs. LaMar Edwards who entertained at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ben Ward. The list comprised Mrs. Holly Bryner, Mrs. Amel Dow-narMrs. Deane Brown, Mrs. John Barton, Mrs. Charles Men-zie- s, Mrs. Duane Frandsen, Mrs. Garth Frandsen, Mrs. Ed Piaci-tel- li and Mrs. Theron Oviatt. d, CHOICE MEATS Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb All Reasonably Priced PLENTY OF HEARTS AND TONGUES eastern Utah. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C. B. Klosters group and to close the evenings program, Mrs. Oliver sang the Lords Pray- er. Mrs. Arnett Dodds, president of the club, thanked the committee and Mrs. Oliver on behalf of herself and all club members for a wonderful evening. Attending the state convention of Federated Clubs in Salt Lake City from the Book Cliff Club were Mrs. A. W. Dodds, Mrs. G. C. Jumper, incoming president, and Mrs. Maurice Daily and Mrs. Jim Cassano. Alumni Association Readies Banquet Plans To Be Held At Carbon College, May 16 Gala preparations for one of the best banquets yet to bo held by the Carbon Alumni association are moving ahead it is announced by Mrs. Fosca Poloni, president. Date for the affair is set for Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 at the college cafeteria. Toastmaster will be Leon Lines from the college class of '48. The program and the decorations will correspond with the banquet theme, Down Memory Lane, announces Mrs. Raymond Sumner, general chairman. Members of the Alumni Association are urged to send in their banquet reservations as soon as We have a complete stock of all kinds of possible. Anyone wishing to attend the banquet who attended Carbon may make reservations with Mrs. Poloni, phone 1335J, or with Mrs. Gardner, phone 379R. The reunion classes this year are 1923, 1933, 1943 and 1948. Candidates running for offices who will be elected at the banquet include: president, Mrs. Jessie Martell and Ted Jensen; vice president, Ross Porter and Harold Nelson; secretary and treasurer, Mary Kiahtipes and Nedra Cooper; trustees, two to be elected, Ruth Hanson,' Jean Jones, Joel Strate. For this week we have a good supply of our own Hams and Bacon Just out of our smoke house. Hot Dog Relish r. FrcsB Fryers Also Link Sausage and Smoked Italian' 31 Mabliits Sausage 0 Mens 0 Turkeys WE HAVE THE LARGEST FROZEN FOOD DISPLAY IN EASTERN UTAH 0&dm Aodz&i 45 South Third East Price 1 |