The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-27
Interesting Notes
ConcerningY. w. CA,

A gala "Quizcast' program with
prizes for the correct answers viii
be a highlight OF the opening din-
ner for YWCA Membership Month
campaign forces on Monday even
ing. April %. TO acquaint workers
and members with the major acti-
yities and services of the Detroit
Association. Dinner reservations
are required ny Saturday noon, and
the affair will be held at the Cen
trail Branch building az Witherell
and Montcalm streets. During the
campaign the YWCA seeks TO raise
it's membership from 10000 to 49,
900.
Mrs. william r. Mathews. metro
poIitan membership chairman,
heads the campaign. with Mrs.
Frank Fit, president, as honorary
chairman. All branches are par
ticipating. and Lucy Thurman
Branch will be represented by Mrs
Robert c. Croft Branch mem
bership chairman. Mrs. Burrell
Carter. Mrs O. Y. Smith and Mre.
Kathleen Swanson who heads divi-
sions Mrs. A. +. Thomas, chairman
OF the Lucy Thurman Branch
board, and Mrs. Madeline II.
Fowler are also active in the cam
paign. The Branch forces had their
organizafional meeting on Wednes-
day evening at special dinner.
At Mondays "Quizcast" program
Miss Virginia Trephagen will serve
as mistress OF ceremonies. Many
prizes have been donated by vari-
GUS YWCA departments for the
correct answers concerning the
YWCA and its service program.
Members OF Lucy Thurman Branch
are cordially invited to attend.
The campaign continues with re-
port luncheons each Monday and a
victory dinner on May 90.
All women and girls In the COM
munity are invited 10 join the
YWCA this month. DO not wait for
a special invitation send member
ships 10 any of the campaign lead
ers or direct 10 Lucy Thurman
Branch on East Elizabeth. This is
one OF the outstanding organiza-
tons In the community OF which
everyone Is proud. II Is an honor
and a privilege to support its good
work among women and girls. The
| YWCA IS something sane to hang
onto IN this troubled world for IL
is attempting 10 build real fell
lowship OF all races and nationali-
ties.
Rev. A. c. Williams OF the Metro
politan Baptist church. will speak
on THE Racial Background Of the
Bible in the Enrichment OF Life"
series at Lucy Thurman Branch
YWCA on Monday evening, April
90. at 1880 O'Clock IN the chapel.
These talks OF inspiration and fell
lowship are open 10 everyone in
terested Mrs. Alma Thomas and
Mrs. Robert Croft have arranged
the series and Mrs r. II. Flack
will preside on Monday evening.
Proceeds from a very successful
dessert bridge held at Lucy Thur
man Branch YWCA on Saturday.
April 90. will provide nest egg
for the Stay-at-ITome camp pro-
gram az the Branch this summer.
including free scholarships for de-
serving girls Mrs Arthur Will
liams. chairman OF the Camp Nor
com committee. was in charge OF
the affair. cooperating with mem
bers of the Girl Reserve and edu-
cation committee who are spon-
roring thc Stay-at-1Iome camp.
Attractive folders are now available
describing the activities at Camp
Norcom which this year will offer
summer vacation facilities for
school girls from 10 10 Is wears OF
age. Mrs Nantella Lane. Girl Re-
serve secretary. at Lucy Thurman
Branch, will direct the camp.