Evening star., 1939-05-14
Order of the Eastern Star

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also by the special committee ap-
pointed by the grand matron to have
charge of the development of the
property. This committee consists
of Past Grand Matrons Gibb and
Kimmel, Past Grand Patrons Fowler,
Brashears, Riley, Pitt and Lewis,
and Associate Grand Conductress
Engelbrecht.
The contract for the improvement
of the clubhouse was awarded to
Skinker & Garrett, Washington
builders, who have already started
the work. Plans for the erection of
the temple are now under considera-
ton by the committee. Special dona-
tions presented to the Grand Chap
ter at the May communication were
as follows: Lebanon Chapter. $1,000;
Areme Chapter, $500, and Bethel No.
l, Jobs Daughters, $50
Resolutions were offered creating
the Eastern Star Temple Auxiliary
Board, and providing for temple
auxiliary boards in the 40 con-
stituent chapters, to function for
the purpose of raising funds until
the temple is clear of debt and pro-
vision made for payment of operat-
ing expenses Madella Smith, ma
tron of Lebanon Chapter in 1888,
is the first president of the Cen
eral Temple Auxiliary Board.
At its last meeting Fidelity Chap
ter voted to change its meeting place
to the new temple.
Mrs. Jessie E. Cowles, past grand
matron, has been named by the
grand matron as the historian to
prepare a running history of the
Eastern Star Temple project
East Gate Chapter Auxiliary
Home Board will meet May Is at
the home of Lillian M. Damitz, 1895
Jackson street NE. Degrees will be
conferred on May 10. Mothers of
the chapter will be honored and a
program will be presented by the
dramatic club.
The Ways and Means of Harmony
Chapter will serve a chicken dinner
on May l6 at Joppa Temple. 4209
Ninth street NV Call Mrs. Potter
Randolph 5524, for tickets
The Matrons and Patrons Asso-
citation will meet with Mrs. Anna
Hammond, 1882 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. NV, on May 49, Cards will be
played Members and friends are
invited
The Auxiliary Home Board will
meet May % at the home of Mrs
Juanita B. Balm, 1102 South Oak
crest road Arlington, Va.
Emily E. Hayes, matron of Areme
Chapter, announces that the five
candidates initiated in the consti-
tuition class in Alexandria were re-
ceived and certificates presented al
the last meeting. The chapter has
pledged $500 for the new Eastern
Star temple.
Gertrude Schrock, matron of Miz-
pah Chapter, announces a meeting
on Tuesday. A reception will be
given to welcome new members ini-
tiated in the constitution class al
Alexandria. Mothers of the chapter
will be honored
The Auxiliary Home Board ot
Warren G.. Harding Chapter viii
meet Monday at the home of the
matron, Mrs May H. Hart, l4l8 Blu.
chanan street NV. with Mrs. Gas.
sic Cooke, Mrs Elmerdeen McDer.
mott and Mrs. Sallie McAllister as.
sisting.
The Friendship Club of Fedora
Chapter will meet Tuesday with
Mrs. Alice Tracy, 3712 Thirteenth
street NV: Mrs. Lula Burnestor
and Mrs. Anna McElroy assisting
On May II rummage sale at no.
Fourth street SW. The Auxiliary
Home Board will meet May 18 with
Mrs. Harrison, 14l0 c street NE.
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Devore assist.
ing May 19 will be a night o.
games.
A surprise birthday party was
rendered Past Grand Matron Eliz.
beth Rhine at the Highland Apart
ment the evening of May by the
matrons and patrons of 1887 Among
guests were the Grand Chapter Off.
GERS, past grands and close friend!
of the honored guest. The enter.
tainment consisted of novel ar.
rangement of songs, dances ano
skit. Community singing was lee
by Ted Lewis.
Jennie c. Simon, matron of Con.
gress Lodge Chapter, announces tht
chapter will celebrate its anniver.
sary tomorrow night. Grand off.
GERS will be honored guests. There
will be an entertainment ane
dancing
The chapter will give a Dime
May 19 at pm. at the Fairfa1
Hotel
The matron of Esther Chapter
Clara j. Reid, announces at tn,
meeting on May 18 the associate
matron, Mrs. Ruth G.. BoWdler, ant
the associate patron. Mr.. Charles H
Riegner, will be honored. Specia
guests will be the associate grant
matron, Mrs. Minnie j. Burdine
and Associate Grand Patron Edward
C. Steagall. Invitations have beer
extended to all the associate ma
irons and patrons of this jurisdic
ton. There will be refreshment
and dancing.
The choir will meet with Mrs
Alma H. Dickie, 1860 Madison stree
NV, on Tuesday, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles H. Riegner assisting.
The Auxiliary Home Board vii
be the guests of Mrs. Elsie Babcocl