Gamma Tau History: Formation and Installation in 1956
The following excerpts were taken from our DG scrapbook from articles printed in the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram and the Fort Worth Press.
Dated Feb. 22, 1956:
"Fort Worth Delta Gamma Alumnae hosted a buffet dinner at the home of Lee Etta Hedberg honoring four national officers and 11 pledges to the new colony at TCU. Officers have been in Fort Worth all week assisting in the formation of the new colony which will be formally pledged Feb. 29, 1956 by Alpha Upsilon chapter (SMU)."
Founder's Day, March 22, 1956
Mrs. Daniel C. Hay, National First Vice President of Delta Gamma was the speaker at Founders Day held at Cross Keyes.
Mrs. M. R. Runnion, Fort Worth Alumnae president introduced members of the new Gamma Tau Colony:
Diane Brillant and Lois Ewalt of St. Louis, MO
Sarah Allen and Barbara Robinson of Houston
Joanne Switzer of Dallas
Joyce Perry of Tyler
Jo Carolyn Williams of Tyler (served as first Gamma Tau President)
Sara Ann Spector of Borger, Texas
Rose Marie Allen of Hobbs, N. M.
Joann Hansen of Lakewood,CO
The TCU chapter also includes two active members:
Pat Marshall a transfer from the U. of Arkansas
Carol Ann Loop of Midland, transfer from Texas Tech
"The formal installation of Gamma Tau, the 84th chapter, was held Sept. 28‑30, 1956. Festivities included a dinner Friday night at River Crest Country Club. Patroness initiation was Saturday morning at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church. Banquet Saturday night at River Crest Country Club. On Sunday morning the national officers conducted a model meeting and then all attended services at University Christian Church. Sunday afternoon a reception honored new initiates and pledges."
Patroness initiates were:
Mrs. M. Ward Bailey, Mrs. George Bevel, Mrs. Tom S. Edmondson, Mrs. Robert L. Farmer, Mrs. William A. Hart, Mrs. George J. Mellina Jr., Mrs. Jack Oliver, Mrs. T.U. Taylor, Mrs. Chris Teasdale, Mrs. Ted Webb, and Helen Walker.
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Lee Eta Hedburg hosted first dinner for new TCU colony |