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January 26, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Six girls were initiated into the Junior Catholic Daughters of America at a ceremony in the Catholic Parish hall on a Saturday afternoon, attended by clergy and officials. Refreshments followed, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 7 at Mrs. Eva Ropella's residence.
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SIX ARE INITIATED IN
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
At an impressive ceremony held
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the Catholic Parish hall, six girls
were initiated into the Junior Cath-
olic Daughters of America. Those
receiving the honors
were Mary
Nordale, Harriet Meriwether, Louise
Pineda, Irene Albayalde, Gladys Ug-
gen and Geraldine Thompson.
Present at the initiation were The
Rev. Nevue of Sitka, The Rev. Rob-
ert L. Whelan, S. J., and the Sisters
of St. Ann's, the Territorial Chair-
woman, Mrs. Catherine Hellan; the
Grand Regent of the Senior Court,
Mrs. Maude Hamlin; Counsel offic-
ers, Mrs. Colleen Bucy, Mrs. Ellen
Zach and Mrs. Helen Wruck.
Counselor, Mrs. Eva Ropella and
Assistant Leader Juanita Diaz con-
ducted the initiation. After the cere-
mony the Charter members held a
short meeting
and refreshments
were served.
The next
meeting will be held
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock Feb-
ruary 7 at the residence of Mrs Eva
Ropella, 435 Third Street.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
At an impressive ceremony held
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the Catholic Parish hall, six girls
were initiated into the Junior Cath-
olic Daughters of America. Those
receiving the honors
were Mary
Nordale, Harriet Meriwether, Louise
Pineda, Irene Albayalde, Gladys Ug-
gen and Geraldine Thompson.
Present at the initiation were The
Rev. Nevue of Sitka, The Rev. Rob-
ert L. Whelan, S. J., and the Sisters
of St. Ann's, the Territorial Chair-
woman, Mrs. Catherine Hellan; the
Grand Regent of the Senior Court,
Mrs. Maude Hamlin; Counsel offic-
ers, Mrs. Colleen Bucy, Mrs. Ellen
Zach and Mrs. Helen Wruck.
Counselor, Mrs. Eva Ropella and
Assistant Leader Juanita Diaz con-
ducted the initiation. After the cere-
mony the Charter members held a
short meeting
and refreshments
were served.
The next
meeting will be held
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock Feb-
ruary 7 at the residence of Mrs Eva
Ropella, 435 Third Street.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Initiation Ceremony
Catholic Daughters
Junior Members
Parish Hall
Social Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Mary Nordale
Harriet Meriwether
Louise Pineda
Irene Albayalde
Gladys Uggen
Geraldine Thompson
Rev. Nevue
Rev. Robert L. Whelan
Mrs. Catherine Hellan
Mrs. Maude Hamlin
Mrs. Colleen Bucy
Mrs. Ellen Zach
Mrs. Helen Wruck
Mrs. Eva Ropella
Juanita Diaz
Where did it happen?
Catholic Parish Hall
Story Details
Key Persons
Mary Nordale
Harriet Meriwether
Louise Pineda
Irene Albayalde
Gladys Uggen
Geraldine Thompson
Rev. Nevue
Rev. Robert L. Whelan
Mrs. Catherine Hellan
Mrs. Maude Hamlin
Mrs. Colleen Bucy
Mrs. Ellen Zach
Mrs. Helen Wruck
Mrs. Eva Ropella
Juanita Diaz
Location
Catholic Parish Hall
Event Date
Saturday Afternoon At 3 O'clock
Story Details
Six girls initiated into Junior Catholic Daughters of America at ceremony conducted by Mrs. Eva Ropella and Juanita Diaz, attended by clergy and officials; charter members met briefly afterward with refreshments served.