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Show to 10EV Tin Salt Luke Tribune Wednesday, September 12, 1984 Greek Society Recruits Members at Barbeque The Society of Athanasios Diakos, one of the states oldest Greek fraternal organizations, recently held its annual Get Acquainted barbecue at the George Condas ranch In Park City. The party was held to enlist new members in the organization. The society, the second oldest church group In the Greek Orthodox community, was organised in 1926 in Bingham City. Customary to fraternal organizations during those times, membership was strictly all male but there was also a thriving womens auxiliary. It performed many functions that were important to the immigrant social, religious, charitable and community activities. An important function during those times was to provide a burial services for the early Greek immigrant who died in the United Stat'?. The society also helped pay for hospital stays and provided money to indigents. The organization functioned on behalf of the Greek Orthodox Church, Greek language schools, various community, charitable, cultural and education programs in the United States and Greece. Approximately 10 years ago, the organization decided not take on new members and the club dwindled down to this year's 12 members, according to Chris S. Metos, vice president of the organization. James f is is president of the organization while Con J. Skedros is the secretary-treasure- r. , The barbecue, Mr. Metos said, was held to gain members for the niwSo-rlet- y of Athanii DiaWw who are interested in the heritage, culture, language, tradition and customs of Greece. The new society allows men and women age 18 or older who can trace their ancestory to Greece to become members. Membership is also available to their spouses, children and grandchildren. The society, named after a Greek hero and martyr of the Greek Revolution in 1822, was founded by the original members who wanted to associate themselves for the social, charitable, religious and spiritual welfare of those who had emigrated from the central part of Greece to the United States. mvm m - OPEN MON.tfou, i I SAC-8A.- te I0RM. M. SUN 9AM. tb7 P.NL t n A 4 12 OZ. FROZEN Engh Village Square ) 2096 East 3900 South PHONE PRICES EFFECTIVE 272-217- 1 SEPTEMBER- - 12,13,14,15 This Little Piggy Went to the No. 1 MARGARINE. Marketplace WAl if ; VOGUKT NANAS Classified, Of Course. H&w, Take it from this little pig He knew just the right place to shop for bargains in merchandise or services. Arj by selling his items in Classified, he found the perfect way to bring home the extra cash. "What an easy way to bring home the bacon!" he cried. V.. .. ttli 0 ChR UTAH Depend on Classified for all your buying and selling needs, and you'll smile, smile, smile p" the way home. u' ( r |
