1963 Worthy Grand Matron

Fran W. Gardner

FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY SESSION
SEVENTIETH SESSION – PITTSBURGH – JUNE 1964

520 Chapters
Membership – 121,761

Largest Chapter – Delphi #65 – 686 Members
Most Initiations – York #169 – 24 Members

A New Committee Was Formed, “People To People”. $7500 Was Realized From The International Festival And Sale Of Cancelled Stamps. The Proceeds Were Used To Buy Surplus Food For Needy Families And Orphanages.

International Temple Fund – 439 Chapters Were 100%. A Tea Was Held At The International Temple For Pennsylvania O.E.S. Members And Friends. The Temple Was Listed In The American Encyclopedia As The Fourth Most Beautiful Building In The World And Was Valued At 3 Million Dollars (1963).

Budget For The Homes:
Eastern Home – 40 Guests – $97,607
Felicitas Home – 18 Guests – $70,925
Western Home – 43 Guests – $80,510