University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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The GRISTETTE hour. Have an appointment at Phoebe’s Peroxide Place in a half-hour myself, so I must close. Barbara. P. S.: Speaking of bleachers, Lois Pingree, not content with her Master of Science, went on to get her Doctor’s in Engineering, and now has Brooklyn’s Best Carpenter Shoppe. When she heard about the reunion, she made plans im- mediately for bringing a carload of wood, to erect bleachers on the Quad- rangle, so that the students may wit- ness the fraternity softball games in comfort. Bleachers are her specialty. September 28, 1954 Barbara Martin The Bronx Dear Barbara: Just finished cleaning up after five days’ toil. It was worth it though to see all the kids once again. But really, my dear, don’t you think it was a little unnecessary of Dorothy Pierce and Erna Petri to bring the whole nursery school with them? They really have done wonders, .though, in that line, haven’t they ? Did I happen to mention at the re- union that all the furniture and decor- ations were done by Meola and Howe, Inc.? Miss Dodson never could keep them straight, so they decided to go into business together and keep up the enigma. And of course you know that the murals in the Great Room were done by Ed Barwood. We were very fortunate to get him to do that work. He’s so busy these days doing over the murals in the White House. After the meeting, a few of us met with Dean Wynne and Dr. Iris Strong to suggest a few improvements for the campus. The best suggestion was made by Elaine Blumenthal, whose new book, “How High Is Up?” proves her mathe- matical genius. She held out for drain- ing Thirty Acres, thus eliminating P. T. in all forms, and providing more park- ing space for those who love to watch the trains go by and for those who love. Janet Joyce, who recently remod- eled Times Square with buildings in the form of their products — her most famous being the Hynes Soap Company in the shape of a bar of soap with bubbles emanating from the top at all hours and the slogan, “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles,” suggested remodel- ling the campus in the same way. Sor- orities would resemble Varga girls, Washburn an accounting ledger, and Ranger a test tube. I just received a belated telegram from Mrs. Lois Prator. She couldn’t quite make the reunion because she had to launch one of her husband’s ships. You know that he is Admiral of the Fishing Ships of the Pacific, don’t you ? Mary Jane Jones certainly was a riot at the reunion ! When I discovered her sipping just a few sips from each glass and also eating just a bit of each piece of spaghetti, she told me it was purely from habit. She explained that she worked in the testing lab of Young’s Food for the Young, and she tastes all the food produced. Mary claims that it is a most satisfying work. The mor- tality rate for babies has shown a de- cided decrease since Mary started working for Dr. Lois Young. Dr. Youn g’s scientifically, expertly pre- pared baby food is used by 99 33-99 per cent of all mothers throughout the world. Lois went into this type of bus- iness after receiving her doctor’s degree from Columbia. Seeing all the September ’44 class again really gave me a thrill. Wilt and I are still laughing over some of the things that happened. It was so won- derful, we are already planning to have another big reunion in 1964 and every ten years after that. I do hope it will be possible. But now I must dash off and take the footballs from the pool- room — I swear they will never get that new field ready — and get the place fixed up for a freshman dance that is being held tonight. I guess there will always be freshmen. Write soon, -4 26 fr- Skip.

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The GRI S T E T T E Last night all the Rhodyites in the production got together over cokes at the Clork Stub which is now under the new management of Mo Shore. His first accomplishment was the redecor- ation in Keaney blue and white, and the innovation of hat-check girls, who also mind the baby for a small extra fee. Frieda Kemos takes charge of steriliz- ing all the hats and for a slight charge will slip you one of Janice Harred’s lat- est creations. You must have one of those hats with the famous slogan in- side — “Hatted by Harred.” In the “Check the Baby, the Pretty Baby” Department Edith Angell does her best to keep both babies and par- ents happy. But I mustn’t forget to tell you whom I saw the other day as I was walking from my apartment on Park Avenue to 14th Street, Chappy Chapman! Natur- ally I asked her what she was doing. Or did you know she was still at Macy’s Basement? Until greater things on Union Day, Productively yours, Barbara. September 11, 1954 Barbara Martin The Bronx Dear Barbara: I was certainly glad to hear that you ' ll be able to come. Maybe 1 can tell you more about the reunion. For in- stance, the first part is to be held on the Quadrangle. Dean of Women Flor- ence Wynne, as a member of our class, will give the welcoming address before she leads us down to The Union. Norma Bugbee, the head dietician at The Union, is planning a real banquet for us. Transportation facilities will be avail- able free. The Hopkins Plane Com- pany, which is owned by Ann Hopkins, will take us down the road. Ann never got over those undergraduate days. We plan to have a few speeches from the alums: such as one by that famous speech-maker, Els ; c Martin, who is the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives. We hope the party won’t turn into a debate, for Betty Whitaker, the Republican candidate for that office, and the greatest advocate for a woman’s place not being in the home, will also speak for a few minutes. See you soon, Skip. P. S.: Just received a note from Louise Anthony. She’s coming directly to the reunion off the boat from Europe. You must have heard that she and her Silly Nose Aquacade were in the Olym- pics. When not participating in such affairs, she managers her own gymna- sium in Los Angeles: “The Build a New B ody Gym, Be a New ' Girl for Him !” September 20, 1954 Skip W. Sunn Kingston, R. I. Dear Skip: Just in case you haven’t heard from all the class, I thought I w ' ould let you in on a few members I happened to meet. I wonder if you saw the latest Sears- Roebuck catalogue which carried an ad- vertisement for overalls made of dirt- proof, waterproof, holeproof material ' made from old alfalfa — invented by Ruth Atkinson. The slogan reads, “It ain’t hay.” Ruth told me she carried on all the testing of the material through string-pulling at the Ilunter- Yare Laboratories — the Back to Nature — Then He’ll Dature — Department. I understand that Peggy Aharonian is still in Kingston. I will be glad to see how she runs Home Management House and compare it with the good old days when we lived there. Heard from Betty Thresher whose beauty shops all over the country are quite the rage. Women everywhere at last realize that gentlemen really do prefer blondes, and business is boom- ing. She carried the accelerated idea from the educational to the business world and now has evolved a permanent set and blonde tint all in one easy half - 4 25 ►-

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Our Habitats PAN - HELLENIC ASSOCIATION comprises representatives from the four sororities on campus. It is con- cerned with determining and maintain- ing fair and friendly standards and pol- icy among sororities. Pan-Hellenic As- sociation also decides rushing dates, rules and procedures. In March, Pan- Hellenic honored the freshmen women at a tea in Sigma Kappa House A short rush season for first and second sem- ester freshmen was held August 16-22. The officers and representatives for the past semester were : President — Elaine Blumenthal Secretary-Treasurer — Jane Winter Representatives : Sigma Kappa: Lois Pingree, Jane Winter Chi Omega: Kay Browning, Rose- mary Blaine Delta Zeta: Mary Jones, Shirlie Lalime Nu Alpha: Elaine Blumenthal, Florence Stcrnbach. Sorority Statistics SIGMA KAPPA Founded: National, November, 1874, at Colby College. Local, 1919. Officers for the summer: President: Norman Bugbee Vice President: Ruth Dove Recording Secretary: Yvonne Yare Corresponding Secretary: Janet Joyce Treasurer: Jean Salter- Social Chairman : Barbara Drummond Rush Chairman: Jane Winter Adviser: Dr. Margaret Parks. CHI OMEGA Founded: National, April, 1895, at the University of Arkansas. Local, 1922. Officers of the summer: President: Jeanne Freeman Vice President: Carolyn Browning Recording Secretary: Dorothy Hanna Corresponding Secretary : Marjorie Wheeler Treasurer: Elaine MacDonald Social Chairman: Rosemary Blaine Rush Chairman: Carolyn Morgan Adviser: Miss Lucy C. Tucker. -4 DELTA ZETA Founded: National, October, 1902, at Miami University, Ohio. Local, 1928. Officers : President: Elizabeth Whitaker Vice-President: Mary Delaney Recording Secretary: Edith Angell Corresponding Secretary : Agatha Jones Treasurer: Beatrice Browning Social Chairman: Dorothea Dahlquist Rush Chairman: Eleanor Sandsea Adviser: Miss Grace C. Whaley. NIT ALPHA Founded: 1935, Rhode Island State College. Campus Club . . . Renamed Nu Alpha Sorority. Officers : President: Iris Strong Vice-President: Elaine Blumenthal Secretary: Dorothy Klemer Treasurer: Florence Sternback Librarian: Janice Edison Custodian: Jaqueline Meyers Rush Captain: Priscilla Dressier Adviser: Miss Judith Cauman.