!'■ !'■ ) Meredith College Librarv Raleisfh. N C Alumnae Supplement to The Twig MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1945 ALUMNAE SECRETARY AND STAFF Alumna Serves With Red Cross Overseas Annie Laurie Overton ’41, Directs Club in France Pictured above are Mae Grimmer, Executive Secretary, and her three student assistants in consultation over the TWIG Supplement. The girls, left to right, are Virginia Highfill, junior from Winston-Salem, Mary Frances Keene, sophomore from Dunn, and Lena Glenn Highfill, fresh man from Winston-Salem. The office in Vann Hall is the center lor all alumnae activity. Graduates Receive Advanced Degrees Seven Awarded M.R.E. And One Gets M.A. The record of Meredith alumnae who continue study after gradua tion is a gratifying reminder of the sound basis lor scholarship which an A.B. degree from the Col lege affords. The following list includes those alumnae who have completed work for advanced de grees since the listing in the Novem ber (1944) College Bulletin. The W.M.U. Training School con ferred the degree of Master of Re ligious Education on the following girls in 1945: Zubie Ingle, ’39; Daphne Penny, ’41; Ethel Brown, ’42; Evelyn Hampton, ’43; Dorothy Devault (Mrs. T. B. Milligan), ’39. Ann Carolyn White, ’44, received the M.A. degree from Cornell Uni versity and is now studying in her chosen field of sociology on a fel lowship at the University of Chicago. Through error the 1944 list did not include two recipients of the M.R.E. degree in 1942: Virginia Anne Craver (Mrs. Das Kelley Barnett), ’40, from the W.M.U. Training School and Ruth Martin, ’40, from Southwestern Baptist Seminary. Information on alumnae who are now engaged in graduate study will be welcomed for an article in an early issue of the Supplement. ADDITION To the list of gifts made to the College last commencement by alumnae should be added a dona tion of $25.00 by the Class of 1920. The gift was omitted from the list which appeared in the September issue of the Supplement. The class, celebrating its twenty-fifth reunion, presented the money in quarters, artistically tied with maroon and white ribbons. The presentation was made at the annual commence ment luncheon. Three Books Added To Alumnae Shelf Since the last report on the Eriends of the Library project, three volumes have been added to the Alumnae Shelf in the Meredith Col lege Library. All are gifts from Ruth Livermon Kilgore, ’21, of Ger mantown, Pennsylvania. A History of Taxation in North Carolina dup ing the Colonial Period by Coralie Parker, Ph.D., is a dissertation pre sented in candidacy for her de gree from Columbia University. Dr. Parker, a graduate of Meredith in the Class of 1921, is now teaching economics at Hood College in Erederick, Maryland. The other two volumes, China and Child Life in China, are teachers’ handbooks for use with instructional sound films. They were both prepared by Ruth Livermon Kilgore. Annie Laurie Overton, ’41, who has served for more than a year in recreational work for the Red Cross sends an interesting report on her work in England and South ern Erance. On July 3, 1945, she arrived at the Calais Staging Area near Marseilles to help open a new Red Cross Club. Within a few weeks she was assigned to the open ing of another center and was ap pointed its director. This honor of having her own club, which was named “The Annie Laurie Club’’ by a committee of officers and GI’s, came to her just a year after gradua tion from the Red Cross School in Washington. Before beginning her present ac tivities in southern France, Annie Laurie saw a nine month period of service with the Air Force in Eng land. She sailed from New York for England in September 1944 on the same ship with Churchhill and his party after their meeting in Canada. Commenting on her work in England, she writes: “It’s been more fun and play than it has work. You wouldn’t call doing something for the boys who were going out on bombing missions work. It was a pleasure to sit and listen to what they had to say— things that were on their minds and that had to be told to some one who would listen. It was fun (Continued on following page) Alumnae Chapter Presidents Hold Meeting at Meredith President Campbell Speaks on Present Conditions and Future Plans at the College The third annual meeting of the Meredith Alumnae Chapter Presi dents convened at 11:00 a.m., on October 6 in Vann Hall. Nine chapters sent representatives to the meeting, which proved both in formative and inspirational for all who attended. Marguerite Mason Wilkins, pre siding officer, set the theme for the day, “Keepers of the Light,” with her opening devotional on “The Light of the World.” Using the college seal as her emblem, she pointed out that Lux stands for high standards of scholarship and high standards of social and spiritual life and that it becomes the re sponsibility of all alumnae to keep the light burning. Introduction of delegates in cluded the following: Gertrude Pennsylvania Group Has Luncheon Meeting Chapel Hill Alumnae Plan Year’s Work Chapter In Craven County Sets High Goal The Craven County Chapter of Meredith Alumnae held the October meeting on Wednesday, October 17. The addition of one new member, Betty Ann Lutz Burton, increased the chapter enrollment to twenty- two. A report of the meeting of chapter presidents at the college was given by Helen Rivers Smith, who represented the group at that gathering. Special emphasis was placed on the part which chapters can play in the Loyalty Fund Drive, and the Craven County Chapter was commended for having reached al ready this year the 30 per cent goal of active membership. They set as their goal for the current year 100 per cent active membership in the Association. The Craven County Chapter held regular meetings during the sum mer months, working to keep up the Meredith spirit in that section. Their September meeting was a social honoring the five local girls who are now at Meredith as stu dents. THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS Marguerite Mason Wilkins The Presidents Council on October 6 was a golden opportunity to become acquainted with some of the chapter presidents. We had a wonderful time together, espe cially at the lovely tea in the Hut, arranged by Anne Simms Haskins, ’31. The log fire (it was a cold rainy day!) and attractive tea table made a scene where spirits could blend and friend hold fellowship with friend. The next big occasion for Mere dith alumnae is Homecoming Day, November 10. How I wish every alumna could go back to the Col lege on that day. Since that is too much to hope for, we are asking for a representative group at the Alum:nae Council at 11:00 a.m. There) will be two representatives from (each chapter, one from each graduate class, the executive com mittee \of the General Alumnae As- socatiob, and the alumnae trustees. And aniy alumna who can come will be mosit welcome! At 2:00 o’clock the Palio will be gin. This distinctly Meredith tra dition, P;alio, is new to some of us. It is a sttident festival approved by Miss Ida Poteat and first put on when Miss Marion Warner was a member of the physical education department at Meredith. Each class parades in costume and enters various contests. The alumnae also parade, our stunt being planned by the Raleigh Chapter. In the evening, at 6:45 through courtesy of the local chapter, there will be an after-dinner coffee hour honoring the visiting alumnae, new members of the faculty, and other guests. The annual Stunt Night, when each class presents an original play, climaxes a full and interesting day. I have observed that the alumnae who go back to the College from time to time are the ones who are most interested in the local chapter work and all alumnae projects. When we go back, we are over come with such a flood of memories that we are made conscious of the debt we can never repay to a col lege that is Christian. When we don’t go back, it is so easy to be come engrossed in many things and forget our love and loyalty to Alma Mater. Let’s all go to Meredith for Homecoming Day! | The Chapel Hill Chapter of Mere dith Alumnae met Friday evening, October 12, at the home of Gertrude Foster Boone, president, with Eva Grice as joint hostess. Mr. R. H. Satterfield, Director of Public Rela tions, was the speaker of the eve ning. In presenting the opportuni ties of Meredith College, a church related school, he said, “As goes Christian education, so will go democracy, for church and democ racy are dependent upon Christian education.” Mae Grimmer, Alumnae Secretary, introduced Mr. Satter field to the group, and Mrs. Satter field was a special guest. A business meeting followed the speech, at which time the various projects lor the year were discussed. A social hour followed, and plans were made for the next meeting in November. Elizabeth City Chapter Begins Second Year The Elizabeth City Chapter of Meredith Alumnae began its second year’s work with a meeting last week in the home of Kathleen Jackson, chapter president. Officers lor the coming year include Annabel Hollowell Highfill, vice president, Frances Harris Horner, program chairman, and Mrs. Harry Tunstall, coupon and magazine chairman, with Louise Sawyer serving as her assistant. Several new members were wel comed into the chapter, and those present heard an interesting and en thusiastic report on the recent Chapter Presidents Meeting held at the College. Kathleen Jackson and Annie Sarah Barkwell Abbott represented the group at that meet ing. The November meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. L. Gregson, and at that time further plans for the year’s work will be made. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1945-1946 Council Meeting, November 10. Also Palio and Stunt Night. Open House at the College during Baptist State Conven tion, 5:00-6:00, November 13 and 14. Founders’ Day, February 15. (Note change of date from November 9 to February 15, traditional time.) Alumnae Luncheon during W.M.U. Convention, March 12- 14, in High Point. May Day. Commencement, May 31- June 3. Alumnae Day, Saturday, June 1. The Brotherly Love (Pennsyl vania) Chapter of Meredith Alumnae had an all-day meeting at the home of the president, Madge Daniels Barber, in Ardmore, Penn sylvania on October 6. At the busi ness session after a luncheon, the following officers were elected: Madge Daniels Barber, president; Beth Huntley Lain, secretary. The chapter forwarded to the Alumnae Office 1,163 coupons and four maga zine subscriptions. As an added project this fall the group voted to send a Christmas box to a junior girl at the Alexander Schools, Union Mills, N. C. The next meeting of the chap ter will be on December 8, a lunch eon meeting with Ruth Livermon Kilgore. Mt. Gilead Alumnae Honor New Students The Mount Gilead Chapter of Meredith Alumnae met in the music studio at the high school for the September meeting. Joint hostesses for the occasion were Janie Parker Dixon, Ella Parker Ledbetter, and Frances Haywood. The chapter president, Dorothy Foster Johnson, presided over the meeting which was opened with the singing of the Alma Mater. Special guests lor the occasion were Edna Frances Dawkins, Assistant Dean of Women at the College, Mary Lou Dawkins and Iris Scarborough, freshmen at Meredith this fall, and their mothers, Mrs. Dawkins, and Mrs. Scarborough. One new mem ber, Mildred Colvard, who is teach ing home economics in the high school, was enrolled. The president appointed commit tees to head up the work of the chapter for this year. Iris Scar borough rendered a piano solo, and Edna Frances Dawkins spoke to the group on changes at Meredith and the progress of the Expansion Program. A short social hour fol lowed the meeting. Foster Boone, ’40, president of the Chapel Hill (Chapter; Helen Rivers Smith, ’36, president of the Craven County Chapter; Mary Esther Wil liams, ’40, vice president of the Durham Chapter; Kathleen Jackson, ’37, president of the Elizabeth City Chapter, and Annie Sarah Barkwell Abbott, ’30, vice president of the Elizabeth City Division; Ada Shearin Parker, ’08, president of the Henderson Chapter and Betty Rose Prevatte, ’44, from that chap ter; Frances Pittman Woodard, ’37, president of the Kinston Chapter; Dorothy Foster Johnson, ’38, presi dent of the Mt. Gilead Chapter; Martha Medlin Wardlaw, ’29, presi dent of the Wake County Chapter; Helena Baker, representative of the Norfolk Chapter. In the business and discussion session which followed, the high lights of the fall calendar were re viewed, and special emphasis was placed on Meredith Week, October 8-15. Specific suggestions for chapter activity during this week were made and the groups were urged to send at least two members each as representatives to the Coun cil meeting on November 10. President Campbell, speaking on present conditions and future plans with special emphasis on the Expan sion Program, brought an optimistic overall view of the College. He urged alumnae to do their part in evidencing interest in this project, “Our Light of Tomorrow.” The meeting was adjourned for a luncheon hour, during which time the delegates saw the Meredith cafe teria in operation. After lunch, discussion was con tinued with reports on the Twig Supplement, the Loyalty Fund, and the Coupon and Magazine Projects. The prize for bringing the most coupons, awarded to Helen Rivers Smith, was a beribboned basket filled with coupon bearing products. The program was concluded with talks by “Campus Lights,” student leaders at the college. Those ap pearing included Mary Elizabeth Banks, of Apex, president of the Granddaughters’ Club; Elizabeth (Continued on following page) Dean Burk Addresses Wake County Chapter The Wake County Chapter of Meredith Alumnae met Monday evening, October 14, in the Hut at the College. The president, Martha Medlin Wardlaw, presided at the business meeting with Gladys Dowell, secretary. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. B. Moore Parker, Hettie Farrier was elected assistant treasurer. Mary Lee Sears Johnson, presi dent of the Chapter 1943-1945, re ported that for the purchase of a twenty-five dollar bond the fund needed an additional $2.50. This amount was raised by those present and a beginning was made on a fund for another loan. Mary Far rier Baker received the coupons brought to the meeting and urged (Continued on following page) LOYALTY CHAIRMAN REPORTS Margaret Craig Martin As the Loyalty Fund Drive gets under way in earnest, I should like to remind you once more of the goal which we have set for our selves this year. Not content to have reached the minimum 30 per cent active membership in the As sociation last year, we have set our aim higher, and we are anxious and eager to achieve the 40 per cent goal this year. That means, of course, an increase of three hundred alumnae actively engaged in for warding the interest of the College, actually giving to the Loyalty Fund. You have received recently our Loyalty Fund envelope. I hope that you were impressed with the record thereon—so impressed that you have already signed on the dotted line, written your check, and sent the envelope on its way back to Mae Grimmer. If you haven’t done so yet, don’t delay. Add your name to the active membership Chain of Names. The following links have been added since the last issue of the Supplement: Rachel Baker, ’45, Alma Carlton Barnett, Viola Aider- man Barrett, Ma if Elizabeth. Bell, Lucile Kelly Best, ’21, Life Member, Gertrude Foster Boone, Janie Cash, ’45, Maude Hall Childs, Mary Kate Collier, Margaret Grayson Coving ton, Joyce Dawson, Nelda Ferguson, ’45, Sara Mull Gardner, Helen Garvey, Eva Grice, Lucille Parker Guthrie, Frances Batchelor Harris, Anne Simms Haskins, Margaret Hollis, Lucy Grindstaff Howell, Pauline Goodwin Jobe, Dorothy Foster Johnson, Irene Dixon John ston, Lois Stafford Kelly, Ruth Livermon Kilgore, Helen Knott, Emily Miller Lay, Lt. Betty Brown MacMillan, ’41, Life Member, Louise McMillan, Fannie Paul Mal- pass, Elizabeth Murray, ’45, Mildred Oliver, ’27, Life Member, Mary Louise Ott, Annie Laurie Overton, Mary Hester Powell, ’42, Life Mem ber, Bessie Rogers Dewis, Mary Catherine McIntyre Rodgers, ’45, Mrs. I. W. Rose, Louise Bennett Sat- terwhite, Nancy Allen Snuggs, Dor cas Stanley, Winnie Davis Turner, Martha Medlin Wardlaw, Pauline Patton Wood.

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