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Raucous Atmosphere

The critics also pointed out that the
beer drinking and generally raucous
atmosphere which prevails at the
meetings is something ladies should not
care to participate in.

In other action Friday night the
Jefferson Society, behind closed doors,
discussed applications for memberships.
Of the five women under consideration
only one was approved for probationary
membership. She is Barbara Golden, a
second-year College student.

Barbara Sugarman, fourth year, had
her application delayed for
reconsideration until the next meeting
two weeks hence. She had declared last
week to bring action against the Jefferson
Society if her civil rights were violated.

According to president Bob Rust
many members thought the delay would
lead to a better appraisal of Mrs.
Sugarman's application, "by allowing the
situation to cool down some."