The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-01-14

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hee group had decided that there
we're some people who held con
secsaEions and Others who merely
talked. Talk was the Incidental ex-
change of words while CONVERSE
ION was talk with thought
Chairman Florence RADON re.
ported that her committee conclud-
Cd that In order not to become bor-
ing, conversationalist should: ~
Dc familiar with his or her sub.
3ect; t2) have poise and grooming;
(3) not monOpolize the conversa-
tion and 90 use simple language.
TIE business meeting was called
% order by president Sylvia knight
immediately following the pro-
grNrn.
A letter from Beta Sigma Phi
1n1ernatiOnai stated that the En-
6Ownment Fund was now sponsor
ing two scientists at the Uniyer-
sity Of Colorado for research IN
cancer ak the cost, 80 far, Of sO4,-
90. The Home for Beta Sigma Phis
be- been given $4,000 tC date.
@Gtrist0wn," the feminine equiva-
lent Of ''BoystOwn, /" was being sup.
ported BY Beta Sigma PM at the
rate Of 100000 per month. All
THESE worthy projects were sup
ported by voluntary contributions
from chapters Of the sorority. The
EOcal chapter Immediately voted to
send their usual contributions for
these commendable causes.
A letter was read from the chair
man Of the Alabama State Conven-
Zion Inviting The Key West Chapter
% that affair and president Sylvia
knight sAid that . reply had al.
ready been sent plus an invitation
b attend the local chapters State
Co6vention IN April.
Bonnie Swan was appointed by
ehe president 10 attend the YMCS-
US0 luncheon 10 be held soon to
promote better relations between
Ohe US0 and local clubs.
Toe mental hospital at Chatta.
eOoctae sent 3 thank-you note In
appreclakion cf the Christmas gifts
Cor ne patients. . project accom-.
piished by al NE chapters in the
etate. chairmen Margaret Scuky
and Elisa Knowles were given a
vote a thanks for their handing
90 ne local project.
RepOrts Of The treasurer follow
Cd and that Of The executive board.
Ways and Means Chairman Lib.
~ Acheson stated that by diligence
end persistence the chapter had
completed their Convention fund
project and well deserved rest
would be welcomed by all.
Social Chairman Florence RADON
reported that the annual Christmas
party vas q success which spoke
Cor itself. She also announced that
ne Chapter Birthday dinner, an
annual affair, would be held Sat.
urday night January 18th at Raul's
Club beginning at 1880. Reserva.
lions positively must be IN by Fri.
day evening 10 Catherine McMan-
Us or ELISA Knowles.
Service chairman Edna Miller
ennounced the coming OF a Broad.
way production "Annie Get Your
Gun" sponsored by the Juvenile
Council TO be held February 5
and 6. She also told Of an indi.
genk family in need Of emergency
aid until permanent assistance
could be Set up. A collection al
once netted enought 10 take care
e ne situation and q report viii
Be made by the chairman on fur.
tliee needs.
Convention Chairman Dolce Cur
y announced that everything was
On schedule for the Convention and
urged tl1at al chairmen contact
her before setting up individual
meetings % chat there would be
10 conflicts.
Playground chairman Wilhelmi.
m Harvey stated that ell fencing
was completed for the Beta Sigma
Phi sponsored playground at the
corner Of Elizabeth and Fleming
Streets and commended the City
Park Commission for their care Of
q
Presidenk knight announced that
March q Dimes Chairman Paul
Shee hid asked Beta Sigma Phi
% sponsor the annual card party
and Fashion Show for 1854 and al.
% TIE theater collections which
they have done each year. After
q short discussion it was decided
~ the chapter 10 sponsor both af-
fairv for the March Of Dimes. Flo
renee RADON viii be Chairman Of
ehe theather collections with Edith
Lopez assisting.
Clsoing Ritual was said at 1900
p. m. and The meeting was ad.
j0urned.