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The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Mother Bishop Sutton
On Tour of Omaha

Mother Bishop P. Sutton of Kan
a City, Kas., founder and organi-
e of the First Spiritual Temple
and School of Instruction, is in
Omaha to inspect and conduct a
soul stirring revival for the First
Spiritual Temple, No. 6, of which
Daughter Marion Quinn is pastor.
Several outstanding officers of
the church are here to assist the
Bishop in her inspection and in the
conducting Of the meeting which
already has grown so large in at
tendance that it has become neces-
sary to move the service from the
Temple at gath and Blonde streets
to Rev. Wagoner's church 1908 No.
26th street, between Decatur and
Franklin.
The association for the First
Spiritual church will convene Oct
ober 18th at the mother church
437h Quindaro Blvd, Kansas City,
Kas, with Meter Bishop P. Sutton
presiding.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Former Omahan
Elected President
of Oklahoma G.. r

Miss Mildred Eilene Dotson,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jas H.
Dotson, formerly Of this city, now
of Muskogee, Okla, elected state
president of the Girl Reserves of
the YWCA in Oklahoma at the an
nual meeting held this month at
Langston college Estate SCHOOL,.
Miss Dotson is president of the
Manual high school Girl Reserve
club and was vice president of the
state for two years. She was pre-
scented with a G. R. ring. The pre-
scntation was made by Miss Ruth
Seay formerly Of Omaha, now a
Latin and Spanish teacher at Man
ual high, and sponsor of the high
school club. Miss Dotson is quite
IA favorite among the younger set
and active in school and church.
She is treasurer of her class and
vice president of the high school
chorus. She has been a member of
the YWCA for eight years. She
will be graduated in the class of
'3S and take a course in social
service work.
She was graduated from Webster
school md attended Central school
here.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Georgia Mob Deseerates
Body Of Posses Victim

cambridge, Ca, May 24-In one
of the most dastardly acts of all
a mob estimated at more
than one hundred men, entered a
Mortuary here Monday night
when all decent people should have
been in bed and stole the lifeless
body of a Negro identified by
Sheriff w. J. Catledge, as Willie
Reed, who had been shot to death
by the Sheriff's posse on the pre-
tense of an attempted escape by
the Negro while deputies were TAX
ing him to Albany jail.
an a cannibally the life
less body of the legally murdered
man was tied to the rear of an
automobile and dragged around
the public square behind a process
sion of cars
The procession Of death moved
into a Negro baseball park at the
edge of town in a true spirit of
barbarism. A prye was made of
boards torn in a frenze from the
park fence, and the lifeless body
of a man accused of having slain
two white women was burned.
He had been arrested earlier in
the day at Dothan, Ala, where the
sheriff said he confessed the slay-
ing of the two
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29

Miss Margaret Lowell, of Berk-
ley, Calf, who has just completed
a course in Librarianship at the
University of California, is visit
ing Mrs. A. R. Goodlett, 2815 Bin
ney street. She will teach library
work at Hampton Va. Miss Ger
vaise Jones also of Berkeley, Calf,
is house guest of Mrs. c. Scion
Bell, 2618 Binney street. She is
teacher Of music at Okamulgee,
Okla.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Omaha Uni. Prizes
To be Awarded On
June Bird at s M.

Seventy-eight graduates of the
University of Omaha will receive
their diplomas at commencement
exercises in Central high school
auditorium at 8 p. M, June 3rd.
Seventy-two will receive Bachelor
degrees, while six will receive Mas
ter's degrees.
At the same time, the various
prizes offered during year will be
awarded to the winners.
Principal speakers at the COM
mencement exercises will be DIR.
Robert J. Kerner, professor of his
tory at the University of Califor-
MIA. DR.. Kerner, who served as
technical advisor to the American
delegation to the Peace Conference
at Versailles and who is often en-
ployed in a technical capacity by
the State Department in Washing
ton, is recognized as an authority
on international Relations and on
the Near and Far East, in particu-
lar.
Invocation will be given by Rev.
Clayton S. Valdez, of the Miller
Park Presbyterian church and the
benediction will be given by Rev.
Walter H. Traub, Wountze Mem
orial Lutheran Church. A musical
program will also be presented by
the University orchestra and glee
club.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Progress Made By Local Co.

The Omaha Guide is glad to bring
to the attention of it's readers the
fact that many Negroes are begin
ming to realize that there is an OPP
p%ortunity in the field of versified
business for them. In the Omaha
Quitting Co, located at 2415
Lake street, operated by co-part-
ners, Mr.. w. Morris and Mr.. W. H.
Davis, we have a business that of
fers to the public a variety Of use
full household appliances as well as
clothing. Among the many house.
hold appliances that may be Sc
cured at this establishment are:
radios, refrigerators, gas stoves,
heating plants, and many other
such useful articles. Aside from the
above line of goods there also may
be secured through dealing with
the Omaha Quitting company a
complete attire of tailored clothes.
Visit the Omaha Quitting COM
pany at your leisure time.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Returns to Omaha

To add to the list of visitors,
formerly of Omaha, whose mar
riage has given her an address
other than Omaha, is the name of
Mrs. Tessie Patterson of Pasadena,
California, who arrived Wednesday
to visit her sister and b%rother-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Indy,
1926 Writ street.
Mrs. Robinson has toured some
Of the eastern cities and reports a
very lovely trip while in our city.
She will be a gay one here for a
short time.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Miss elizabeth Robinson, return

Miss Elizabeth Robinson, return
ed from Des Moines, Ia, to the
city, May 10 to make this her home.
Her many friends and relatives
are glad to have her back. She is
stopping at 1418 No. Goth street.
She was entertained at Jim
Bells Harlem and the H. and M.
by Miss Athalone Burton, Mr.. Carl
Wick and Miss Mildred Burton.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
Another Adventist
Wedding May oath

Wedding bell rang Monday night
Nav oath at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gaines Partridge, 2816 Miami
street. The bride, the former Mrs.
Bernice Nelson, the groom, Mr..
George M. Wilson. Elder G. h.
Lightener Joined them in wedlock.
A lovely evening was spent after
the marriage with a host of fri
ends. after which refreshments
were served. They are at home to
their friends at 2218 No. 29th St.,
for an indefinite time.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
TO ALL ATHLETES

Any athlete that participates in
any sport at any time, or if you
ttend some interesting sport event,
the sport department of the Omaha
Guide would appreciate you mailing
or bringing in the news of such ev-
ents. Send to Billy Davis, Sports
Editor, Omaha Guide, 2418 Grant
street, Omaha, Nebr.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
IN OMAHA

Mr.. Jimmy Murphy of Chicago,
is visiting at the residence of Rus
sell Bryant, 2817 Binney street.
Mr.. Murphy is very popular among
the younger set of Chicago. He is
here indefinitely.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
CHARITY CLUB

The Charity club met at the Ur-
ban League Community Center,
Tuesday, May 18th, where plans
were made for a bridge tourna-
ment, to be held there Saturday,
June 18th. The first prize being
cash of $500.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
MAN LYNCHED TWICE IN ONE DAY
Miss Bernice Grce Wins E|S' 0ratOriCa| Contest

Miss Bernice Grice, the versatile
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P. G..
Grice of 1916 No. 18th street, won
first place in the elimination round
of the oratorical contest sponsored
by Iroquois Lodge No. 90 1. B. P.
o. E. W., at the Zion Baptist
church Friday night.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Tyra Richardson, 2509 Bur
dette street, Celebrated her 4th
birthday, Sunday, May 23rd. Seven
guests were present. She received
many beautiful. gifts. Everyone
had an enjoyable timex
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29

Eva Dixon of 2S75 Writ street,
returned from st. Joseph, Mo-,
where she was at the bedside Of
her daughter, Ruth Dixon, who
is i'll and under the care of DIR. J..
Grassland. HoweverMrs. Dixon
reported that at the time of her
departure, Miss Dixon was much
improved.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
HERE FOR RACES

Mr.. Lincoln Hardy, well known
sportsman of New York and Chic
ago, is here for the Ak-Sar-Ben
Races. We hope Mr.. Hardy a plea
san visit.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
CORRECTION

Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, of
Dallas, Texas, will be in Omaha
and will speak at the Zion Bap-
fist church the first Sunday in June
There was an r in the an
nouncement of his being in our city
last week.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be a general mass
meeting at Cleaves' Temple, Sun
day evening at 8 o'clock, May Both.
For protest of misconduct and nus
lance on oath street.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29

Mrs. c. Adams Of 1913 No. 26th
street who has been confined to
bed for the past three months is
able to be up and around again.
We hope she will continue on the
road to perfect health.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29

Alphonso Hayden, 2509 Burdette
street and Freddie Crowley, 2715
Charles street, will leave for Cadet
camp on June 1st.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29

Mrs. Edith Hope left to visit
her grandmother in R. F. D. 2 in
Lexington, Miss. She left Sunday
night at 11:45 p. m. and win be
gone until the first ofJu ne.
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29

Mrs. L. V. Gray, 22O9 Miami, en-
tertained eleven guests last Thurs
day, at a vanishing Luncheon"
The Omaha guide., 1937-05-29
DELINQUENT sUBsC
PLEASE NOTICE

DELINQUENT sUBsCRIBERs-PLEAsE NOTICE
The ~postoffice department does not permit the delivery
of papers to delinquent subscribers. If your payments are not
up to date, please mail or bring amount due to The Guide office
or call WEB1517 for representative; Your cooperation will be
greatly appreciated The Management
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
LISTS TWELVE GREATEST
AMERICAN INVENTORS

When the Tooth anniversary OBJ
servance Of the American patent
system was celebrated recently, an
Rouncement was made of the ma
tons Twelve Greatest Inventors"
at a banquet attended by over 1000
persons at Washington, D. c. The
twelve greatest American inventors,
chosen to head the nations honor
roll of scientific genius, were named
as follows:
Alexander Graham Bell, the teIe-
phone.
Thomas Alva Edison, the electric
light and the photograph.
Robert Fulton, the first CONNER
cial steamboat.
Charles Goodyear, the Vuleaniza-
ton process for rubber,
Charles Martin Hall, aluminium
manufacture.
Elias Howe, the first practical
sewing machine.
Cyrus Hall Mccormick, the first
practical reaper.
Ottmar Mergenthaler, the limo
type.
Samuel F. B. Morse, the electric
telegraph.
George Westinghouse, the air
brake.
Wilbur Wright, the afrplane.
Hi Whitney, the cotton gin. :
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04

State of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin,
District Court, Fourth judicial District,
Alma Gauthier. Plaintiff, VS.. Albert Gau-
thier. Defendant.
SUMMONS
The State Of Minnesota, to the Above
Named Defendant:
You, Albert Gauthier, are hereby sum-
moned and required to answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action. which complaint is hereto attached
and herewith served upon you-has been
filed in the office of the Clerk of said
District Court, at the City of Minneapolis,
County of Hennepin, and State of Min
nesota. and to serve a copy of your answer
to said complaint on the subscriber, at his
office. 500 S. 3rd st. in the City of Min
neapolis, County of Hennepin and State
of Minnesota, within thirty days after the
service Of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of such service; and II
you fail to answer the said complaint with
in the time aforesaid. the plaintiff in this
action viii apply to the court for the relief
demanded in said complaint.
Dated June lst. 1897,
HARRY L. SCOTT,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
SOC s. Srd St..
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
SIMMONS

SUMMONS
State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin.
District Court, Fourth Judicial District.
JOSEPH A. ENGELHARD, Plaintiff, vs..
EFFTE ENGELHARD, Defendant.
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE
ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
You. Effie Engelhard. are hereby sum
moned and required to answer the com
plant of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action, which complaint has been filed In
the Office of the Clerk of the above named
District Court in the City of Minneapolis.
County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota.
and to serve a copy Of your answer to the
said complaint upon the subscriber at his
Office, AIS Masonic Temple, in said city,
within thirty (30) days after service OF
this summons upon you, exclusive OF the
day of such service, and If you fail to
answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will
apply to the court for the relief prayed
for in said complaint.
ALFRED A. DONAGHUE,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Office: AIS Masonic Temple,
Phone: Main 4676,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dated May 18th, 1887.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
NINA RICE


Funeral services for Mrs. Nina
Rice, AZ, 623 Sixth avenue north,
who died Wednesday, were held
Friday at 2 p. m. at the Woodland
Funeral Home, 1103 Lyndale ave-
nue. north.
Rev. D. P. Young of Border M. E.
Church officiated. She is survived
by her husband, Eli Rice; a son,
Arthur Green, three brothers and
three sisters.
The remains were shipped to
Green Bay, Wis, for interment.
Relatives met the remains in Green
Bay.
The Keystone Bar, where Mrs.
Rice was employed, was closed dur
ing the funeral, proprietors and
employees attending the funeral in
a body. {
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
PAINT AND VARNISH
SALE

PAINTS and vARNISHES 81 PER GAL.
and UP
We sell only the highest grade paints
varnishes, enamels, ETC., at the lowest
prices and guarantee our product TO be as
good as any in the Twin Cities.
We have over 40 years in practical paint
ers' experience and will advise you what
TO use and how to apply It.
Special 10 per cent discount on all paint
varnishes, enamels, brushes, etc.
Also rs and so per cent discount on all
electric ceiling and wall fixtures.
The above discounts allowed only on
presentation of this ad during this sale. s.
Peel Not Paint Company
800 3rd Ave. South
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
A Strong Arm

Give me the pure heart, o Lord,
to feel Thy presence near me. Give
me the clear mind that understands.
Give me the stainless soul that shall
return to Thee fearless when my
time shall come. And give me the
strong arm to defend, with all my
heart, with all my mind, with all
my soul, the glory Of Thy kingdom.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04

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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04

Particularly use therefore, ideal
ful on the bridge for after dinner
liable where space smoking at the
IS limited. These dining table. Nav
trays are only also be used for
2% inches in pin trays or indi-
lam eter and, vidual nut cups.
sr's Office Windows
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
HENRY NICHOLS DEAD

Mr.. Henry Nichols, age 72, hus-
band of Sarah Nichols, S9OS Clinton
avenue South, passed away Friday,
May 2S, at 4:S0 a. m. at General
Hospital. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, June 2, at 2 p. m. at
st. Peters A. M. E. Church. Rev.
erend c. F. Stewart officiating,
Meals Funeral Home, Inc, in
charge.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
THE TWIN CITY WOMEN'S
CIVIC AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB
By Miss Estelynne Wagner
June /, 1887

Dy h1SS CSSCA1 Liz " oA6A~A
June l, 1887
The Twin City Women's Civic
and Bible Study Club met Wednes-
day, May 26, at the home of Mrs.
NJ. ]. williams, 31s North Avon
street. -..G..s ......E
The usual routine followed the
opening Of the meeting by the
A report of the Sick Committee
was given. A visit to the Ancker
Hospital found the patients cheer
full.
The dinner to be given by the
club win be held June 8. !
Bible discussion on the subject,
"Our Duty to the Sick" The presi
dent, Mrs. f. Titus, gave an inter
esting version on the topic, the
main gist being that people ih
rushing through life and scarcely
stopping TO be of some service to
others, often forget the SICK.
Matthew 25:43-45 was the Bible
verses. Continuance of this les
son will be next week.
Mrs. B. Jones, acting as hostess,
served delicious luncheon. /
The following meeting win be
next Wednesday at 8 p. m. at the
home of Mrs. Frank Titus, 31F
North st. Adams st. /
Reverend }. A. Calendar will be
guest speaker. The public is in
vited. ~ Twas - /
Miss Annie Mae Johnson,
daughter of Mrs, Worda johnson,
515, No. Grotto St, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Effie Foster, in Detroit
and will spend the summer. =
Mr.. and Mrs, Claude Smith %
Chicago were in Minneapolis last
week for the burial Of Mrs. Blanche
Barksdale, an aunt Of Mr.. Smith
Mr.. Smith is clerk in the Chi.
cago post Office. During their Min
neapolis stay Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
resided with Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Abbey, 4l4 z. 25th st. The Chi.
cago couple were greatly impressed
with Minneapolis and hope to make
a return visit in, the near future
Fhey-left for home Friday.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
FOURTH STREET CHURCH
NEWS
BY Mrs. L. B. Vaughn


On our return home after at
tending our state meeting we en-
tered special series of meetings
which is being conducted by Rev.
Hicks of Beloit, Wis.
We invite all Christians and
friends to attend this meeting and
hear this speaker. Our spacious
Tabernacle is being put in shape for
our great summer campaign which
will begin on or before June 70.
Watch this column for exact date.
Some of our greatest speakers and
singers will be here during this
campaign.
Now that we are at home we are
asking and urging all members and
friends to worship with US each
Sunday at IL a. m. and 8 p. m;
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
nights also. Worship with US and
we will do thee good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Duncan, BIB
Twenty-ffth avenue south, left this
week for the East where they viii
vacation.
st. Phillips Mems Club viii vel,
come the church's new pastor, Rev
V. Holly, Tuesday night, June 8, al
a social meeting at the Guild hall,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04

JOSEPH'S READINESS FOR
SERVICE

LESSON TEXT-Genesis 31:S3-44.
GOLDEN TEXT-Seest thou q man
diligent In his buSinessp he shah stand
before kings. Proverbs 22:S9.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Joseph's Errand.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Joseph Goes Before
the King.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP.
lC-Ready to Serve.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
TC-PreparatiOn for Public Service.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
MT, oLIvET BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday school, $50 a. M; ser
mon, IL a. M; B. Y. P. u, $3.50
D. m; communion services, 8 p. m.
Every fifth Sunday the evening
service is in charge of the Mission
Circle and they present a guest
speaker or a program.
Rev. /. H. Brown, guest speaker
for the Missionary Circle last Sun
day, spoke on "Paul's Missionary
Journey to Galatia."
Next Sunday night, communion
Sunday, Rev. E. F. Mcdonald will
preach. Everyone is welcome. The
usher board and the nursery is
progressing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04

Prepared and circulated by Hayeraft for
Mayor Volunteer Committee, Kleve ]. Flax
ne. chairman, 113 9Th st. s., Minneapolis,
Mimi, for which the regular rate has been
paid
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
DRIP COFFEE SET

Very practical three-piece set including six
cup Drip Coffee Maker and two-quart
Whistling Tea Kettle, Coffee Maker consists
Of Dripper and Pot as illustrated Dripper
makes clear, delicious, full-favored coffee
Tea Kettle provides necessary boiling water
and whistles when ready. All three pieces
in polished aluminium. Excellent set for
Bingo prize.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
Advantages Of Tact

Without tact you can learn moth
ing. Tact reaches you when to be
silent. Inquirers who are always in
quiring never learn anything.-Dis-
raeli.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-06-04
CHURCH NEWS
HEALTH DINNER AND
HEALTH LECTURE


Beacon Light S. D. A. Church
viii serve an ideal appetizing
health dinner. All that goes in to
make for better health viii be put
into this dinner. Come and con-
vince yourself what can be done
with vegetables and nuts. DIR. c. ].
Martinsen of Wayzata win lecture
on health with pictures.
Dinner 25c, served from ii a. III.
to 1880 p. m. Lecture at 500 p. m,
at Phyllis Wheatley House, 800
Aldrich Ave. No. For dinner reser-
walton call Cherry S09s. Reserva-
ton will close Sunday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-15

LOS ANGELES Q.N.S).-Mt.
Everest in the Himalaya range is
not 1.-THE highest mountain in the
world" and approximately $780,
900 will be spent beginning this
summer in an attempt to prove
that contention.
Robert c. c. Winthrop, noted
explorer and big game hunter,
who is organizing the expedition,
says he is convinced that a peak
in the Anne Machin range, north
east Of Tibet, rises $1,000 feet
above sea level, compared with
Everest's 29,o02 feet. Winthrop
plans to make airplane flights
over the little-known area while
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-15
Seeks Mountain Peak
Topping Everest

a land party is triangulating the
peak from its lower levels.
The Anne Machin range lies
within the bend Of the headwaterS
Of the Yellow River. from which
no white man has ever returned
alive, Winthrop said.
The expedition will land In
China. and follow caravan trails
to Lanchow, in Kansu province,
where a landing field will be e.
tablished.
Winthrop gave as authorities
for his belief in the higher noun.
tain" DR.. j. F. Rock, Of the Ma
tional Geographic Society and
Gen. George Periera, Of England.
Evening star., 1937-03-01
Mrs. Strother to Talk
At Phi Mu Dinner

Mrs. Jane Porter Strother will be
honor guest and speaker of the eve
ming at the founders day dinner
which local members of Phi Mu Ma
tional Social Fraternity will hold at
24O0 Sixteenth street Thursday eve.
ming at O'Clock.
Mrs. Eugene Houghton, president
OF the Washington Chapter of Phi
Mu Alumnae, will preside at the din
ner which about 90 will attend, and
will be assisted in the brief memorial
service preceding the dinner by Miss
Mary Martin, president of Beta Alpha
Chapter Of Phi Mu at George WASH
ington University, and Miss Margaret
lie Masters, president of Gamma
Delta Chapter at American Univer-
sity.
Eighty-five years ago on March 4.
1852. Phi Mu Fraternity was founded
at Wesleyan College, Macon. Ga, and
was known as the "Philomathean So
ciety." Mrs. Strother's mother was a
charter member Of that group. Mrs.
Strother herself was a member later,
graduating from the college at Macon
in 1895. When Phi Mu became a
national fraternity the name Of the
chapter at Wesleyan was changed ac-
cordingly.