Sigma Phi Gamma 1956-57 Officers and Local Activities
Eighteen members form the Sigma Phi Gamma local chapter with officers for 1956 57 led by Mrs Anthony J Hinz Jr as president and Mrs Edgar M Hewitt as vice president The organization promotes friendship and higher social standards among young people and supports social welfare work In 1955 the international group reported 43643 43 in welfare The Anderson Public Schools Medical Aid Fund received a donation and a wheelchair was purchased for a local resident A Founders Park was dedicated in Hartford City and the chapter participates in southern mountain welfare efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Hinz Jr
Edgar M. Hewitt
Wendell Hilligoss
Novalyn Morrison
Hartford City
Anderson Chapter
United States
Canada
Anderson Public Schools
Anderson
Ward Cole
Bud Barrett
Betty Vaught
Rudy Grubich
Calabria Unit 371 American Legion Auxiliary Formed
Calabria Unit 371 American Legion Auxiliary formed in 1946 with 61 members. Officers for 1956-57 listed led by Mrs with activities in Americanism, community service, child welfare, Girls State, Poppy Day and service sales. The post honors two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Calabria.
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Calabria
American Legion
Legion
Sam Calabria
The Art Club of Anderson Federated Since 1902
The Art Club of Anderson is a study and literary group with 30 regular, associate and honorary members promoting art intellectual advancement for women. Organized 1892, federated 1902, it showcases 68 years of full programs and civic projects including art scholarships and the Visiting Nurse Shower at the YWCA.
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Llub
Robert W. Heaton
Ralph Boyd
Harold E. Actor
Arthur B. Henning
YWCA
Hoosier
McGuire Art Galley
Richmond
Gamma Mu Unit Beta Sigma Phi Aims at Service and Fellowship
The article outlines Beta Sigma Phi as an international women’s organization for social and cultural activities. It notes the first Abilene chapter formed on April 30, 1931 with seven members, now 3,500 chapters and about 100,000 members. The Gamma Mu chapter has 18 members devoted to helping others and achieving a sense of achievement.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Abilene
Kans
Gamima Mu
Phyllis Wheatley Club Leaders Highlight 1907 Origins and 1957 Activities
The Phyllis Wheatley Club banner lists Rosa B. Carter as president with Hazel Myers Minnefield as vice president Nellie Marie Page as secretary and Madelyn Irvin as treasurer. Since its 1907 founding the club has grown into a 650-member federation focused on youth, women’s advancement, and social service. In 1957 members aided March of Dimes Urban League and Cancer Drive, funded scholarships, sponsored talent shows, and supported local drives while continuing rituals and social events.
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Tive
Rosa BE. Carter
Hazel Myers Minnefield
Nellie Marie Page
Madelyn Irvin
Ida Montgomery
Indiana
Fredrick Douglas
Anacostia
Washington, D.C
March of Dimes
Urban League
Shaw
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Sigma Phi Gamma
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Evelyn
U. N
Cather
Knightstown
Lucille Gills
of Fashion
Tion Jin
Roth’s
Smart Apparel
Aye
Printzess
The
Art Club of Anderson
Mrs. Heaton
Gamma Mu
Mrs. Cole
Phyllis Wheatley Club
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