Evening star., 1934-04-29
Daughters of America.
EAGLE COUNCIL was called ,

order by Mrs. Blanche W0rthlng.
ton, councillor, for the annual visi-
tation of State and National Coun-
Gil officers. A song was composed
and dedicated to the State councillor,
Mrs. Ella L. Stone, and her officers
and sung by several members Of the
team. The State Board Of Officers of
the Junior o. U. A. NJ, were guests
of honor on this occasion. State
Conductor Benjamin F. Payton spoke.
Mrs. Deborah Streitberger, State vice
councillor, responded. Mrs. Mabel G.
Downing presented Mrs. Anna Curtis
with her past councillors jewel. Asso-
ciate State Vice Councillor Mrs. Rosa
B. Wells presented this council with
a new altar flag.
The entertainment included sketch
by several young girls and members
of Eagle Council, featuring Miss
Catherine Streitberger, daughter Of
State Vice Councillor Mrs. Deborah
Streitberger. The Boy Scout Troop
No. 26 gave an exhibition.
The joint May ball and floor show
by the Daughters of America and
Junior o. U. A. M, May 4, at Almas
Temple.
Mrs. Helen White, chairman Of the
Good Of the Order Committee of
John L. Burnett Council, announced
card and bingo party in the near
future. Mrs. Mayree Daley presided.
Progressive Council conferred the
degree on two candidates, the cere-
monial being conducted in accordance
with the new ritual, with Mrs. Anna
Nauck as the initiatory councillor and
Miss Blanche Nef as captain of the
drill team. Miss florence Lacey,
councillor. announced election Of off,
GERS will feature part of the pro-
gram at the next meeting.
The State Council has received an
invitation from Virginia to attend its
annual State session at the Month
cello Hotel, Norfolk, May IA and Is.
Meeting of American Coalition May
3 at 10 am, room TIA, Southern
Building.
At the last meeting of Independent
Council Mrs. Audrey Williams an
nounced plans were completed for a
dance for the benefit of the drill
team tomorrow evening at Northeast
Masonic Temple. The council ten
dered surprise birthday party in
honor of Cavour o. Bohrer, past State
councillor. Vocal selections were rem
dered by Mrs. Marion Mattingly, So
prano, accompanied at the piano by
Mrs. Ethel Joiner. John Stakes sang.
Anacostia Council was presided over
by Miss Georgianna Anderson, coun-
cilor. Walter j. Harman, State coun-
Gil warden Of the Jr. o. U. A. M,
spoke. Mrs. Ethel E. Burroughs, past
State councillor, responded. The
transfer card Of Past Councillor Mrs.
Laura Taylor was presented.
Unity Council will hold a cootie
party May 2 at 8:15 pm.
Betsy Ross Council will confer the
degree on class of candidates May 2.
Mrs. Martha Inscoe, past councillor,
announced a rehearsal of the initia-
tory officers in the home Of State
Council Conductress Mrs. Maud A.
Wine. A dance was held jointly with
Golden Rule Council.
Gil Is making arrangements for tours
through the National Laundry and
Gawler'S Funeral Home for the bene-
fit Of this council. Mrs. Louise
Nehler, councillor, presided. State
Council Treasurer Mrs. Grace L.
Ricketts, of Martha cambridge Coun-
Gil presiced at the piano.
Mrs. Nettie r. Mettler, past coun-
cilor, extended and invitation in be-
half Of her sister, Mrs. Sybil Will, to
attend a reception in honor of her
mothers 9lst birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Frances E. Mettler, April %.
The councillor, Miss Eunice Eaton,
presided over the last meeting Of
Loyalty Council Walter j. Harmon.
State warden, and Alton Jasper.
State outside sentinel, Jr. o. q. A. M.
spoke. Miss Catherine Anderson was
initiated.
Bingo was played after Barbara
Frietchie's last meeting. Honor guests
included Junior Past State Coun-
cilor Mrs. S. Bella Gibson, State
Treasurer Mrs. Grace L. Ricketts,, Mr..
and Mrs. Cole of Martha cambridge
Council, Mr.. and Mrs. Redmiles Of Old
Glory Council, Ira R. Gibson, captain
Of drill team of Kenmore Council.