A.A.'s Country-wide News Circuit

On July 3 the Delray Beach, Fla., Group passes the six-months mark with a growth from the original three founders to at least 16 members and several prospects. Still meeting in homes, they hope to have a permanent place before winter when many visitors from the North are expected. The group pays tribute to the Palm Beach County Group for assistance as well as to the one in Ft. Lauderdale while a visit by Dr. Bob, co-founder of A.A., encouraged the members. Although the Fairmont, W. Va., Group is only about seven months old it has already sponsored a district banquet with more than 40 present. There were guests from six neighboring groups present. Plans are being made to make this a quarterly affair with different group as hosts. The Fairmont Group was started by a woman. During the first five months, attendance at the new group meetings in Hollywood, Fla., have grown 50 percent. Much of this success is credited to support from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Groups while a local pastor has been very cooperative and has spoken at meetings. Many visiting A.A.s from all over the United States have given talks and all others are urged to drop in Monday evenings at St. John's Lutheran church, 1746 Buchanan St.