Brothers Fredrick A. Rivers, Daniel J. Thomas II, and Junious S. Mebane are honored on their 50th Anniversary in Alphadom by the members of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Memphis, Tennessee.
tennessee The officers and members of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter paid tribute to three of the "Pillows" of the chapter at their "Annual Alpha Ball," held at the beautiful clearpool Beverly Room, in the great city of Memphis. These three outstanding brothers have contributed fifty golden years to our beloved Alpha Phi Alpha Frafernity, Inc. The true basis for the estimation of an organization's wealth and success is to be found in the enjoyment of its members. We salute these three great Alpha men for having kept their vows to hold Alpha high with pride and humility. Brothers Fredrick A. Rivers, Daniel H. Thomas, II, and Junious S. Mebane, hold a special place in the hearts of the membership of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter. " . . . Our true hearts ever strive success' goal to gain, that our fraternity's praises may be sung." As Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter of our great fraternity enters the 50th year of its existence, we are proud to look back and sing praises, and rejoice over the many achievements and accomplishments of the past that these brothers have endeavored to convey in holding Alpha high in the Memphis community. Brother Fredrick A. Rivers is a graduate of Fisk University, where he was initiated into Alpha Chi Chapter in 1927, as a charter member. He entered Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., after completing his un36
dergraduate work at Fisk University. Brother Rivers joined Chi Chapter at Meharry, where he was seeking the D.D.S. degree. He has been a practicing dentist in the city of Memphis for many years. He is a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and resides at 1979 South Parkway East, with his very beautiful wife, the former Margaret Mayfield of Ft. Worth, Texas. He is very active in his professional organizations, civic and social circles in the Memphis area. Brother Daniel J. Thomas II, was graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. He was initiated into Nu Chapter in 1926. Brother Thomas has been very active and alive with Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter. He is referred to as "Bro. D. J.," by the brothers of the chapter, and is called upon so often to get the record of history of our chapter straight. Brother D. J. is better known for his pleasant personality, concerns of others, and the general welfare of the fraternity. He is a very active member of long standing in Collins Chapel Methodist Church, serving as a trustee and steward. He is enjoying his retirement from the business world of insurance and public relations. The father of two sons, Brother D. J. is very proud of their accomplishments, Dr. Daniel J. Thomas III, who is a practicing surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, and Ray C. Thomas, an educator, who is principal of the largest elementary school in Memphis. Brother Thomas
resides with his very attractive wife of fifty-three years, the former Bernice Scott, at 312 West Waldorf Avenue. Brother Junious S. Mebane was initiated into Tau Lambda Chapter in Nashville, Tennessee in 1927, and afterwards, joined Alpha Delta Lambda in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a retired vocational teacher, and former high school principal of Shelby County High School in Memphis for 39 years. Brother Mebane devoted much of his time in developing his Craven Road Subdivision. He has been very active working with civic and political activities. He discharged all of his duties with great efficiency and dedication. His professional affiliations include local, state and national associations. He loves his fraternity, and is well loved and highly respected by the brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda and the three undergraduate chapters in the community. Brother Mebane is a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church, and serves on the church's Trustee Board. He is at home at 948 Olympic Street. Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, under the excellent and able leadership of our good brother President Eldridge Williams, would like to congratulate each one of our loyal brothers for fifty years with Alpha Phi Alpha, and a vote of thanks for their wisdom, advice, directions and all that go to help one continue to be active with the world's greatest fraternity on earth, ALPHA PHI ALPHA, INC.! The Sphinx / December 1977