A.A.'s Country-wide News Circuit

In anticipation of the third anniversary of A.A. in Memphis, Tenn., 400 attended an open meeting held at the Hotel Chisca. Among other activities in Memphis is the redecoration of the club room with a brighter and pleasanter effect although Clubroom Director Bess W. is reported to have lost 10 pounds in the process. Called the first annual dinner, since it is planned to make it a yearly affair, the get-together of the Badger Group in Madison, Wis., was attended by about 120 members and guests. Speakers came from the Minneapolis and Chicago Groups. Founded in December, 1946, the Badger Group numbered 37 members after five months, and is the second in Madison.