Beta Chapter History
On Saturday, May 7, 1938, a group of Kenosha women, led by Mrs. Mary D. Bradford, formed the Beta Chapter of an Honor-Fraternity for Women in Education. The organization, called Delta Kappa Gamma, had one other chapter, the Alpha Chapter located in Madison.
The 16 founders installed their new officers at the Kenosha Youth Foundation: President Miss Edna Bufton; first vice-president, Miss Winford Farley; second vice-president, Miss Edna Hood; recording secretary, Miss Hattie Meyer; corresponding secretary, Miss Cora Frantz; treasurer, Miss Charlotte Herring; and parliamentarian, Miss Ruth Bahlert. Other founders besides Miss Mary Bradford, were Miss Jane Vernon, Mre. Harriet McKenzie, Miss Margaret Telfar, Miss Edna Cameron, Miss Sigma Corneliuson, Miss Marie Keating, Miss Mary Louise Williams.
The original bylaws determined that meetings would be held in September, November, February and May. The original yearly dues were $4.00.
September 22, 2009