1971 Worthy Grand Matron

Mary S. Johns

477 Chapters
Membership – 112,432

Largest Chapter – York #169 – 650 Members
Most Initiations – Grove City #86 – 25 Members

The Homes Planning – Eastern Home: Three Alternate Plans Were Submitted –

1. Abandon The Site In Philly And Build On The New Site In Warminster, A One Story Building, Estimated Cost Of $1,247,000.

2. Demolish All Existing Buildings On Present Site In Philly At Estimated Cost Of $1,247,000.

3. Use Part Of Existing Buildings And Build An Addition, Demolishing The Old House On Completion, Estimated Cost Of $1,015,000.
The Grand Trustees Were Empowered To Purchase The Property In Warminster, As A Suitable Site For The New Home.

A Resolution Was Proposed And Adopted That An Assessment Be Made On Each Chapter At The Rate Of $5.00 Per Member.

During The Grand Chapter Session, Many Areas In Pa Were Flooded. An Emergency

Flood Relief Was Set Up To Work With The Welfare Committee.