1930–31 Volume 55 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

Chapter News in BriefAlabama Alpha, University of AlabamaOfficers: The following officers wereelected for next term: A. Fentress Ray,President; Edward Comer, Warden;Howard Hall, Chaplain; Irvin Porter,Historian ; Howard Leach, Reporter; JoeSimmons, Alumni Secretary; PelhamAnderson, Secretary; Charles Johnstone,Jr., Treasurer; George Stone, Chorister.Frank Lyon, House Manager.Affiliates: Paul Perigard and NormanPrice, Vermont Alpha. Donald Cowanand Wayne McConnell, Tennessee Beta.Chapter House Improvements: Wintergrass has been planted in both the frontand back lawns. The plumbing fixturesand the wiring have been reconditioned.Campus Activities: Phikeia Milhous isout for Basketball Manager. Ray andVincentelli are on the Junior Faculty.Lorick was initiated into Arch Club andCowan, McConnell, Lyons, Tucker, andSimmons into Skulls. Phikeia Branchis pledged to A K Sk. The traditionalfootball game with the Dekes is to beplayed soon. Porter was elected captainand through his efiforts a real team isbeginning to take form. The Dekes havethe strongest team in years and from allreports the game will be a real conflict.Social Activities: On December 18, thelast night before the Christmas holidays,Alabama Alpha were hosts at their AnnualKid Party-Dance. It was acclaimedby all who attended as the outstandingsocial function of the current school year.This year the theme of the dance wasa day at a Kindergarten—and what aday it was. The house was attractivelydecorated to represent a schoolroom andthe favors and refreshments were selectedto also carry out the scheme.Province Convention: Alabama Alphawas host to the Theta Province ConventionOctober 23-24. The delegates wereRender Gross and Billy Wilson, Ala-THETA PROVINCE CONVENTION HELD WITH ALABAMA ALPHA,OCTOBER 23-24, 1930Front row, third from left: Province President Ed. S. Lewis, fourth from left, ExecutiveSecretary Arthur R. Priest.[288]