Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 August 1979 — Page 4
PAGE 4 THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1979
Sigmas reaffirm goals at gathering in city
l SORORS OF Sigma Gramma Rho Sorority Recently had an interim board of directors dinner-meeting at the Sheraton W est Motel. Attractive founders of the sorority on the campus of Butler l Diversity present include
(from left to right! Hattie Redford, Vivian Marbury, Marvlou Little, Dorothy Whiteside, and Lvefyn Hood, grand basileus. Dr. John Johnson [pictured, 20th president of Butler t niversity, was a special guest.
During the Interim Board of Directors Dinner Meeting of. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Inc., convening at the Sheraton West Hotel in Indianapolis, Mrs. Evelyn II. Hood, grand basileus and chairwoman of the board, presented a $5.0<M) check to Christopher Edlev. executive director of the l nited Negro College Fund. "This is the first payment of a five year $25,000 pledge ". staed Mrs. Hood from Atlanta. Ga. as she briefly referred to the 41 predominantly black private colleges and univer sities that provide financial
Members of Alpha Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority were recently lovely hostesses for an interim meeting of the sorority's board at the Sheraton V\est Motel. Participants included [from left to right] 1st row: Karvellen Dunn. F.ffie Alien. Mrs. John Johnson, wife of the president of Butler university where the sorority was founded;
Mary L.ou Little, Dorothy Whiteside, and Hattie Redford, and 2nd row: Hallie Carter, Gertrude Hackett, Dr. John Johnson, president of Butler University; Rosemary Carpenter, Basileus of Alpha Sigma Chapter; Vivian Marbury, Florence Anthony, grand treasurer, and Ester Pettaway.
assistance to students attend ing CNt F schools. Representing more than 40.01)0 black women throughout our country and abroad. Mrs. Hood continued. Priorities for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority also include increasing mem berships in the NA.ACP, allud ing to the live vear $50,000 NAACP pledge "’ Bringing greetings to the 10 member Board and mem hers of the local chapter ot
sigma Gammma Rho Sorority, was Dr. John Johnson, prescient of Butler University, the Minority's birthplace. Dr. Johnson paid tribute to the seven students who on November 12, 1922, organized the first chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority on the predominantly white campus. Four of the seven founders were in attendence, namely Mrs.Mary Lou Gardner Little. Mrs, Hatie Redford, Mrs. Yiv
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RECIEVIXG some of th> literature created by Citizens Eorum during a meeting of the interim board of Sigma Gamma %ho Sorority uns charming Evelyn Hood IMH grand basiUus, uho is viev'ing the material held by community-minded Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Cone y Mrs. Coney, president of Citizens Forum, is an honorary member of the sorority. Mr. .Coney is director of the city-wide organization. The tour of the headquarters was made after a
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THF LOTUS Auxilary members recently donated $150 each to the United Negro College Fund and the NA.ACP as one of their educational and charitable projects. 1 he generous givers included [from left to right] Mmes. Marguerite O'Neil, recording secretary; Jewell Lacy, Gladys Mosley. Jacquese Winston, president; Lizzie Strange,
who is reeieving the check for the L.Ntr, Bernice Roache, and Geraldine Coleman, vice-president. Not pictured are Mmes. Jackie Collins Myrtle Kzzell, Cleo Glass, \meda Glover. Myrtle Hibbitt, Opal Hill, \\ ilia Martin. Georgia Moss, Mary Williams, and Lula Y oung.
PEGGY J. AVERITTE There's one more graduate in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Averitte Sr. The cou pie has on numerous occasions announced the graduation of one of their six children. However, This ti •• it is Mrs.
Averitte‘s turn. On May 13, 1979, Mrs. Averitte Participated in graduation exercises of Indiana l'niversity Purdue University at Indianapolis. What better gift could a mother recieve on “Mother's Day' than her long sought after hacc alaureate degree? The college graduate is a 1951 grad of Chrispus Attucks High School. During the Course of raising her family, she attended and graduated from the Indianapolis School of Pra ctical nursing. Upon graduating she began a 15 year career as a lisenced pratical nurse. While working as a full time wife, mother, and nurse Mrs. Averitte began her degree at IUPUI. Although the struggle was long and sometimes difficult, Mrs. Averitte feels her goal still has yet to be achieved. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in vocational edu cation. After reaching her goal, it is her desire to combine the two professions.
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ian White Marbury and Mrs. Dorothy Hanley Whiteside. During the three-day session the board sent petitions to President Carter concerning the restrictions on urban development act grants to poverty stricken communities. A petition also urged the President to aggressively continue to pursue civil rights legislation for all American citizens. Grand basileus Hood presented the board a Life Mem bership Citation from the National Council of Negro Women. She also shared a letter from the Executive Office of the President relative to the “President s Speakers Program on Inflation". Plans were finalized for the 1980 Boule to be held in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Burton is leading delegat ion Envy these ladies! As they come to the close of the eighth Quadrennium of The Women's Missionary council of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. They're pre paring for the ninth Quadrennim session August 7 11 in Los Angeles. Mrs. H.L. (Grace) Burton is the Indiana delegate and Mrs. Rosa Burns is alternate. And after business, the women will be heading August 11 for Hawaii for a well deserved vacation. National president is Mrs. Pauline B. Grant of Philadelphia. Patron bishop is E.p. MuncVison.
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DURING THE INTERIM BOARD MEETING OF Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in Indianapolis Sheraton West Motel, delightful Evelyn Hood, grand basOeus, presented the first payment of $5,000 on a five-year pledge of $25,000 to Christopher Edley, executive director of the l nited Negro College Fund Save time and money by clipping coupons on national and retailers' brand items found weekly in THF RECORDER
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ALTHOUGH NEW on the social scene, the fabulous Les Jewels Social Club has already had an activity and is now planning a civic affair yard sale Friday. Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. untill 3 p.m. at 2310 S. Vrsenal. The lovely Hostesses will be [from left to right) Louise Dobson, treasurer; Jo\ Easton, sargent at-
arms; Betty Tate. Emma Sanders, Clara Bridgeforth, Mary Lindsey, president, not present was Ruth Grigley. Winners of the group's recent give-away were Robert Stevenson, 1st; Jeannie Grant, 2nd and Vrchie Teeft Jr.. 3rd.
John Stewards host to family reunion
Mis s B lack Am eric a show has Indy roots
Mr. and Mrs. John Steward of Indianapolis were gracious host and hostess for the third annual family reunion of The Klfsteward Family held here July 27, 28 and 29. An estimated 50 family mem bers came from Oklahoma, Texas, California and Missouri. Mr. Steward is reunion com mittee president. A special program was rendered by family members with Mark Steward as master of-cere monies. Quintella Steward hosted a party in her home. Personal tokens were received hv t hn one who lived farthest, who was the vouneest and who w as the first to arrive. Mr. Steward received a special citation. Family members worshipped at New Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed breakfast later at The Stewards. Non relatives attending were Rev. and Mrs. Calvin Phillips of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Alice Pierce. There were seven sisters and one brother and their families in attendence. Each sister was
presented a corsage and the brother received a boutonniere. Guests presented the host and hostess with a lovely gift. Mrs. Steward was assisted by her children, Quintella, Lela, Mark, Luke, Matthew, John, and Mrs. Gwen Payne, Dallas, Texas. The group enjoyed a lovely tour of the city, in addition to other exciting activities. Memberships are on agenda for Sun Valley Club New memberships and plans for the fall and winter seasons were considered when the Sun Valley Club with Mrs. Charles Perdue. , A lawn luncheon and games highlighted the gathering. Mrs. Perdue is president. Mrs. Larraine Freeman is secretary.
“Dear Miss Black An erica." This rhythmatir chant sounds and millions of women around the world take note. In the bay is crowing of Miss Black america, considered now by many the epitome of black womanhood recognition. It holds extra special meaning for Indianapolis. J. Morris Anderson, the prolific talented, handsome and modest origiator of the beautytalent pagenant is the son of Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Burton of Indianapolis. Rev. Burton (Doctor nowi is Cincinnati Dayton District Ohio Conference Christian Met hodist Epispical Church pre siding elder. Mrs. Burton
(Grace) has made heartfelt contrtibutions to Indy, being
founder and director of the Happy Hour Blind Club. And Jacqui, the Burton's beautiful daughter, a one-time local television personality now working for Eli Lily and Company, left Saturday for Los Angeles— site of this year's extravaganza— where she will serve as a producer. As for J. Morris Anderson, TURN TO PAGE 5
The Midwest Region Alumni of Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., will have a social event Saturday. Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rodeway Inn Airport, 5212 W. Southern Ave. All Lanites are invited parti cipate. Charles Curry is national alumni president. For information contact: Dan Shaw, 293 7820, or Shirley Williams, 547 7610. Craig day celebration is planned "William Lester Craig Day" will be observed by the Southside Fellowship Club Saturday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. until at Bay Denny Park. Women are asked to bring all the vegetables and desserts. All meats and drinks will be furnished free by the club.
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