1964–65 Volume 89 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

56 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for SEPTEMBER, 1964OLD CEMETERY inNorth Providence wasgiven badly needed manicureby Phis of RhodeIsland Alpha.labor, but much remained to be done, so much in factthat the job could not be completed by the membershipof South Carolina Beta during the course of a singleday. Because of approaching examinations the projectcould not be followed by a second of like nature, but asit was, significant results were obtained and plans madefor similar work in the same area next fall. South CarolinaBeta is proud to boast of one hundred per centparticipation except for several members who couldnot gain time off from regular employment or whoplayed indispensable parts in University Day activities.The chapter also participated in each of the semesterblood drives sponsored by the I.F.C. During the falllblood drive. South Carolina Beta won the I.F.C. BloodTrophy, its second in three sernesters, with well over fourhundred per cent participation. This figure was theresult of the solicitation of Phis among the independentson campus. Participation in the spring drive wasalso very strong.TENNESSEE ALPHA devoted 600 man-hours to projectfor Negro Community Center in Nashville. Some twoacres of land were cleared, and a 12X24 foot shelterwas built.SOUTH DAKOTA ALPHA: Work began Saturdaymorning at 8. Thirty-five Phis journeyed a short disitancefrom Vermillion where the University monumentis located. The monument consists of three letters(USD) placed on a steep hillside. The letters are aboutone and one-half yards in width and about tweilty yardsin height. Because these letters are viewed by many incars, as well as from the air, we decided that theyshould be painted white again as they hadn't beenpainted for some time. To get at the letters, we had to/ park our cars on a low road and walk one-half mile upto the letters, carrying all equipment. We used tengallons of white paint, We then journeyed to the citypark where we spent two to three hours painting entrance-waysand playground equipment. We also did somecleaning up. All work done in the park was under thesupervision of the park commissioner. From the park, wejourneyed to various old peoples' homes where We hoedgardens and put on screen windows. After the day hadbeen completed, we had worked approximately eight,hours. We enjoyed coverage in approximately twenty fivenewspapers and ten radio stations.—Mike Hanson,Chairman.TENNESSEE ALPHA decided to clear and develop atract of land for the I8th Avenue Negro Community