February 1939

 

Alpha Theta Chapter Iowa University 

Greetings Brothers:

 

At this writing all the brothers of Alpha Theta’s chapter are back again, cramming feverishly for our mid- year exams. Those who were away for the holidays were; Brother Pawley, who spent the holidays in Chicago; Brother Hebert, who spent the holidays in Oklahoma; Brother Bennie Brown, Omaha, Des Moines, and Kansas City; and Brother Mason, Des Moines.

 

The Founder’s Day Dinner Dance, held at the chapter house on December 9, was a huge success. A swell tine was has by everyone present. Brothers “One-y’ Jones and Abishi Cunningham had to take a couple of days off to recuperate. For the formal program during the dinner Brother Augustus Low was master of ceremonies. The welcome address was given by Brother Clifton R. “One-y” Jones, and the response by Miss Olivia Merriweather. A history of Alpha Theta Chapter was given by Brother Inman Perkins. The main address was delivered by Brother Thomas P. Dooley. It was enthusiastically received and wildly applauded. 

One of the most enjoyable features of the evening was a violin solo by Brother Bennie Brown, accompanied at the piano by Miss Juanita Kidd. Among those attending the affair were Brother Alexander Walker and Mrs. Dolly Thomas, Brother George Ragland and Miss. Velma Dean, Brother Inman Perkins and Miss Olivia Merriweather, Brother Frank Nicholson and Miss Beasley Mitchell, Brother Clifton R. “One-y” Jones and Miss Patricia Brandord, Brother Thomas P. Dooley and Miss Waurine Sproutt, Brother Bennie Brown and Miss Annabelle Payne, Brother Earl Smith and Mrs. Helen Lemme, Brother Jimmy Peoples and Miss Johnson, Brother William Hebert and Miss Jaunita Kidd, Brother Julian Mason and Miss Jones, Brother Abishi Cunnigham and Miss Lestina Grant, and Brother Augustus Low. 

To the Brothers of Gamma and Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter, Brother “One-y” Jones wasn’t asleep when that picture was taken. “The Light Just God In His Eye.” 

During the holidays the good brothers made merry on two occasions. Christmas Eve we gave an eggnog party that was simply grand. Brother Alexander Walker did the honors. On New Year’s Eve Alpha Theta held open hose and welcomed in the New Year in becoming style. 

Saturday night, January 7, a smoker was held at the house at which time the following officers were installed to serve Alpha Theta during 1939: President Julian Mason; Vice President, Brother Thomas D. Pawley; Sergeant-at-Arms, Brother Abishi Cunningham; Chaplain, Brother Alexander Walker. 
Alpha Theta is glad to report at this time that Brother Don Richardson has completely recovered from his recent illness. 
 

Until the next time I remain,  Your Correspondent,  Clifton R. Jones