History of the Order of AHEPA - The Years 1934-39 (Includes 1,195 Names)

The following is courtesy of the ORDER OF AHEPA - Taken from the book "The History of the Order of Ahepa (The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) 1922-1972" by George J. Leber, Executive Secretary of the Order of Ahepa.  Published by the Order of Ahepa, Washington, D.C. 1972.

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CHAPTER SIX:  The Years 1934-39

The Eleventh Supreme Convention of the Ahepa was held in Columbus, Ohio during the week of August 20-26, 1934.  Convention Officers were:

James Veras, Chairman

C. G. Economou, Vice Chairman

Louis P. Maniatis, Secretary

Convention Delegates were:  

Supreme Lodge - Harris J. Booras, P.S. Marthakis, Achilles Catsonis, George L. Pappas, George C. Vournas, C. E. Athas, and Robert Katson

Mother Lodge - Nicholas D. Chotas, James Campbell, and George A. Polos

Chapter Delegates were:

James Chiflakos, Atlanta

Chris Leventis and Gus Demetriades, Charlotte

William J. Logothetis, Charleston

John Demosthenes, Savannah

W. H. Royster, Wilson, N.C.

C. R. Nixon and T. Zuppas, Tulsa

Archie Zapetis, Miami

J. K. Douglas, Tarpon Springs

Dean Alfange and Dr. M. Demetrius, New York City

G. D. Petheriotes, Houston

P. Dracopoulos and M. Campouri, Washington, D.C.

P. Antonoplos, Pittsburgh

N. Copanos and .J.K. Karagianis, Cleveland

N. Anagnos, Syracuse

C.A. Tsangadas, Detroit

E. B. Kary, Brooklyn

G. Dimas and A. J. Dritsas, New York City

Dr. S. Zaph and M.P. Mamalakis, Chicago

J. Yampanis, Waterbury, Conn.

M. Mathaekis and T.P. Argyris, Newark

H. Stathis and C. B. Johannides, St. Louis

A. C. Angelson and John G. Thevos, Paterson

N. G. Dennis and J. K. Karambelas, Wilkes-Barre

P. C. Gerros and P. L. Adams, Canton

C. Th. Mentis, Reading, Pa.

J. D. Petrou and Nick Economous, Akron

C. Fourlas and J. E. Mack, Harrisburg

William Essaris, Wheeling

C. Theodoridis, Camden

S. Lagges and P. H. Stathopoulos, Lancaster

L. Costas, Binghamton

Alexandros Eliopoulos, Gary

J. Lampros, Worcester

G. Subley, Richmond

J. Veras and P. P. Kaldes, Scranton

N. Nicholas, Jamaica

S. Morousis, New Castle

J. Vlahos and W. N. Harris, Warren

P. Betchunis and C. G. Economou, Youngstown

George E. Phillies, Buffalo

S. Manas, Steubenville

John Govatos, Wilmington

George E. Johnson, Astoria

J.S. Carson, New Haven

Leo J. Lamberson and N.A. Kandis, South Bend

N. G. Anas and George E. Loucas, Weirton, W. a.

Lew Blatz, Oak Park, Ill.

George K. Demopulos and T. S. Josephson, Providence

C. G. Pulakos, Erie

E. Hondroudakis, Jersey City

J. Tsatsanifos, Pottsville

J. Floros, Elmira

N. Floridis and G. Steffens, Dayton

 J. Loupoussakis, Plainfield, N.J.

G. Karras, Uniontown, Pa.

T. Fisher and G. Lagos, Toledo

S. J. Cosmos, Moline, Ill.

N. Asteris, Norfolk

C. Tsatsos, Hammond

P.C. Malas, Cincinnati

C. P. Gianecakes and Louis P. Maniatis, Louisville, Ky.

C. G. Paris, Lyncburg, Va.

W. Petrakis and T. Pekras, Columbus

W. Dakis and H. Chrystie, Albany

P. Adamopoulos and J. Vlahakis, Lansing

P. Delis and P. Jevas, Elyria, Ohio

G. Blaetus, Omaha

C. K. Katon, San Francisco

P.C. Phillips, Sacramento

Dr. N.S. Checkos, Portland, Ore.

G. H. Eliades, Hopewell, Va.

T. Vlahos, Washington, Pa.

G. A. Speros, East Chicago

George Chamouris, Poughkeepsie

A. Samartzopoulos and J.A. Demopoulos, Detroit

G. Perry, Beloit

A. C. Christopoulos and John Chakeres, Lincoln, Nebr.

A. G. Poullos, Grand Island, Nebr.

George Bezaitis, Oakland

Cleo Banos, Bronx

John Bockas, Ogden

V.I. Chebithes and P. G. Chingos, New York City

Alex Cootsis, New York City

H. C. Panagos, Sioux Falls

P. Zanftos, Sioux City

T. Ralles and J. Zanias, Des Moines

P. N. Samios, Hagerstown

C. Preketes and M. G. Perros, Ann Arbor

T. Kouchoukos, Grand Rapids

E. Alatza, Anderson, Ind.

P. A. Magas, Kalamazoo

A. A. Pantelis, Chicago

F. Pofanti and M. Lambros, Chicago

S. Vradelis and P. Matthews, Middletown, Ohio

N. Mantis, Muncie

T. Drellis and G. Vlahos, Muskegon

William Vlassis, Saginaw

Panos Dadiras, Waukegan

P. Carros and V. Milionis, Philadelphia

Peter Boudoures, San Francisco

A. Sioris and J. Lambros, Washington, D.C.

J. G. Paouris, Greenville

A. C. Delianos and G. Mentis, Springfield, Ohio

T. Dunukos, New London

G. Georgiadis, Gallup

P. E. Kamuchey, St. Paul

G. Livas and S. Stelson, Durham

A. Fillias, Elizabeth, N.J.

N.J. Mandris, Annapolis

P. Harilsou, Asbury Park

Kenneth Doukas, Perth Amboy

A. Nickas and P. Nianaris, Canton

H. Cokenides, Fredericksburg

D. Booth, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich

T. State, Benton Harbor, Mich.

C. J. Johnson and J. Vlahogianis, Portsmouth, Ohio

T. G. Costoplos, Pensacola

P. Agrafiotis and J. Akhiles, Danville, Va.

G. Vlassis, Winnipeg, Canada

The newly-elected Supreme Lodge officers for the fiscal year 1934-35 were:

Achilles Catsonis, Supreme President

George E. Johnson, Supreme Vice President

Constantine G. Economou, Supreme Secretary

Peter W. Katsafanas, Supreme Treasurer

George Eliades, Supreme counsellor

Arthur Peponis, Supreme Governor

Peter Boudoures, Supreme Governor

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The Twelfth Supreme Convention was held in Chicago, Ill. during the week of August 19-25, 1935.  Convention officers elected were:

Constantine Tsangadas, Chairman

A. Dritsas, Vice Chairman

Louis P. Maniatis, Secretary

The following new Supreme Lodge Officers were elected:

V.I. Chebithes, Supreme President

Constantine A. Tsangadas, Supreme Vice President

Constantine G. Economou, Supreme Secretary

Charles Preketes, Supreme Treasurer

D. G. Michalopoulos, Supreme Counsellor

George K. Demopulos, Supreme Governor

Thomas D. Lentgis, Supreme Governor

Delegates to the 1935 Chicago Supreme Convention were:

Supreme Lodge

Achilles Catsonis

George E. Johnson

Peter Boudoures

Arthur H. Peponis

George C. Eliades

P. W. Katsafanas

Constantine G. Economou

Mother Lodge

S. J. Stamos

George A. Polos

James Campbell

Chapter Delegates:

James Chiflakos, Atlanta

Gus L. Constantine and John Salelarides, Birmingham

W. J. Logothetis, Charleston

Spero Zepatos, Memphis

Thomas K. Zrakas, Wilson, N.C.

C.R. Nixon and John J. Bereolos, Tulsa

John K. Douglas, Tarpon Springs

George Bassett and Nicholas A. Loumos, Boston

Dean Alfange, New York City

Peter Tsopelas, Philadelphia

John Mantakounis, Asheville, N.C.

John Theophiles, Houston

Dr. Andrew Cavacos, Baltimore

Thomas Skiados and Peter Skiados, Washington D.C.

Peter Antonopoulos and Christ J. Caheris, Pittsburgh

Louis Pappas and Daniel Nikolatos, Cleveland

Theodore Limbert and Nicholas Anagnos, Syracuse

Charles D. Reveliotis and Nicholas Chronis, Cambridge

Harry Sovas, Haverhill

C. Tsangadas and C. Pappas, Detroit

Menelaos Constantinedes, Brooklyn

Andrew J. Dritsas and Nicholas J. Botsacos, New York City

Spyros Methenitis, Milwaukee

S. D. Zaph and William Rousis, Chicago

Rev. Chrisostom Trahadias, Fond du Lac, Wisc.

Thomas P. Argyris and William G. Chirgotis, Newark

Dr. C. B. Johannides and Nicholas Papadimitriou, St. Louis

Donald P. Johnson and Andrew C. Angelson, Paterson

Peter Mallios, Wilkes-Barre

Peter Droukas, Brockton

George Fullas and Thomas Argerson, Allentown

Constantine Mantis, Reading

Thomas C. Vallas, Harrisburg

Thomas Kalogerson and Christie Geankoplis, Minneapolis

William Essaris, Wheeling

Soterios Lagges, Lancaster

A. P. Sanderson and Theo. Madouros, Kansas City, Mo.

Louis H. George, Gary

Charles Davis Kotsilibas, Worcester

John Asimakopoulos, Fort Wayne

James A. Veras and John F. Davis, Scranton

C. G. Arseniadis, Jamaica

Peter Brown, New Castle

George Nicolaou and W. K. Harris, Warren, Ohio

Peter Betchunis and George Chelekis, Youngstown

Steve Manas, Steubenville

Christ Ganas, Peter G. Matsoukas, George Ganas, and D. G. Michalopoulos, Chicago

John Govatos, Wilmington

John A. Kiamos, Astoria

Peter Venech, Stamford

Spyridon Stratigos and Leo J. Lamberson, South  Bend

Thekios K. Kourkoulakos, owell

George E. Loucas, Weirton

Lew Blatz and A. V. Collias, Oak Park

George K. Demopulos and Achilles Joannidi, Providence

John Catsampas, Pottsville

James Floros, Elmira

Basil Theodoras and Steve Stoyeos, Dayton

John A. Givas and Michael J. Loupassakis, Plainfield, N.J.

Nick Kounaris, New Britain

Thomas Fisher and Dan Curtis, Toledo

Charles Bookidis, Moline

Christ Christopoulos, Norfolk

Steve Grammas, Hammond

Fred Maroules and James Kappas, Cincinnati

Louis P. Maniatis, Louisville

C. A. Macris, Joliet

Vasile Gazis and C. Pelias, New Orleans

C. G. Paris, Lynchburg, Columbus

George E. Mayakis, Albany

James Vlahakis and Peter Adamopoulos, Lansing

Peter Delis and Peter Giovas, Lorain

Panayes G. Dikeou and Louis Liakos, Denver

C. E. Athas and P.S. Marthakis, Salt Lake city

Peter Katsura, Omaha

Dr. Emanuel Apostolides, San Francisco

Anthony Aroney, Los Angeles

James Xenides and L. P. Sollon, Canonsburg, Pa.

Constantine P. Frantzis and John Morfis, Indiana Harbor

Gus Perry and Peter G. Allen, Beloit

A. C. Christopulos, Lincoln

Nick Jamson, Grand Island, Nebr.

Nick C. Nichols, Freeport, NN.Y.

Dr. Montell Nofte, Oakland

Thomas Tsalos, Bronx

Thomas D. Lentgis, Seattle

Mike August, Rock Springs

George Karras and Nick Salevouris, Price

V. I. Chebithes and Aleck Cootsis, New York City

George Chumos, Wichita, Kans.

Harry Panagos and Sam Pappas, Sioux Falls

John Sarris, Sioux City

Gust Neofotis, Des Moines

James Koliopoulos and James L. Lambros, Hagerstown

Tony Siamis and Mike Bellas, Cedar Rapids

Christ Agon and Angelo Agon, Grand Rapids

Gust Pancol, Anderson, Ind.

Harry Fellas and Peter Magas, Kalamazoo

George Hadjidis and Anthony Christinides, Brooklyn

P. Tomaras and Andrew Katsinas, Champaign

Basil Lambros and Andrew Fasseas, Chicago

A. A. Pantelis and Paul Koken, Evanston

Harry Lapsates and Frank E. Pofanti, Chicago

Peter Sargen, Butte

S. P. Vradelis, Middletown

Theodore Mentis, Muncie

Theodore Anderson and George Kisciras, Cheyenne

Gus Metes, Battle Creek

Panos Dadiras and James Effans, Waukegan

George Callas and George Melonas, Chicago Heights

Mike Sakell and John Pougialis, Rochester, Minn.

Christ Beres, Peoria

Dr. P. T. Angel, San Francisco

George C. Vournas and Nick J. Libert, Washington, D.C.

Anastas C. Delianos and Michael Chakeres, Springfield, Ohio

Andrew Karigan, Dubuque

George N. Maravell, Fitchburg

Alick Chicras and Alex Zorbas, Duluth

George N. Miller and Peter E. Kamuchey, St. Paul

Tony Demas and Paul Seimenis, Tucson

H. E. Economidy, Galveston

Andrew Ginakis and Peter Zappas, Fargo

Andrew Fillias, Elizabeth, N.J.

Theo. R. Kisciras, Hackensack

Peter J. Gianaris, Asbury Park

Kenneth J. Doukas, Perth Amboy

Peter Norris, Canton

Tom State and Jon Kanalos, Benton Harbor

Guss Kritseles, Danville, Va.

Theodore Manicas, Endicott, N.Y.

James Georgopoulos, Mansfield, Ohio

Peter Kalyvas, Winnipeg, Canada

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The 13th Supreme Convention was held in St. Paul, Minn., during the week of August 16-22, 1936, and the following were elected as convention officers:

A.A. Pantelis, Chairman

Andrew Dritsas, Vice Chairman

Angelo J. Manousos, Secretary

Delegates to the 1936 Supreme Convention included:

Supreme Lodge

V. I. Chebithes

C. A. Tsangadas

Constantine G. Economou

A. Rogokos

Thomas D. Lentgis

George K. Demopulos

D. G. Michalopoulos

Mother Lodge

James Campbell

George Campbell

S. J. Stamos

Harry Angelopoulos

George A. Polos

Past Supreme President - Achilles Catsonis

Chapter Delegates:

A. D. Rumanos and Frank Plagianos, Atlanta

Theodore J. Bereolos and V. W. Birilis, Tulsa

John K. Douglas, Tarpon Springs

Harris J. Booras, Boston

E. D. Polites, New York City

Peter Tsopelas, Philadelphia

John Mantakunis, Asheville

Charles D. Exarky and John A. Drosos, Houston

Nicholas Sakelos, Baltimore

Soterios Nicholson and Peter Dracopoulos, Washington, D.C.

A.E. Kamarinos, Pittsburgh

George N. Kalkas, Cleveland

Nicholas Anagnos and Daniel Pananicles, Syracuse

Charles J. Pappas and Louis G. Macres, Detroit

Edward Karey, Brooklyn

George Papaeleas and Andrew J. Dritzas, New York City

Andrew Zafiropoulos, Milwaukee

Peter T. Tsiales, Manchester

Mark Mamalakis and James Poulakis, Chicago

Rev. Chrisostom, Trahadias, Fond du Lac

A.C. Kirios, Lynn

Chris Fragos, Yonkers

Peter N. Kitsos and George A. Lollos, Newark

Dr. C.B. Johannides, St. Louis

Peter A. Adams, Paterson

Constantine Mentis, Reading

James Sentementes, Bridgeport

Gus Papageorge, Akron

D. N. Karalis, Minneapolis

Thomas N. Christie, Minneapolis

William Essaris, Wheeling

Sotirios Lagges, Lancaster

James Millas, Trenton

C. G. Garrison and Gus D. Fitch, Kansas City, Mo.

Harry Maragus, Binghamton

George Dallis, Gary

Theodore Christy, Chester

Arthur H. Lalos, Worcester

George Mallers, fort Wayne

John F. Davis, Scranton

Elias L. Janetis, Springfield, Mass.

Pete Chimbides and Bill Aronis, Warren

George Andrews, Youngstown

George E. Phillies, Buffalo

George D. Martin, Steubenville

John L. Manta and Van A. Nomikos, Chicago

Peter G. Sikokis, Chicago

John Govatos, Wilmington

John Kiamos, Astoria

Thomas Nanos and George Neoforos, Stamford

Leo Lamberson, South Bend

Steve Roulis and Nick Anas, Weirton

G. N. Polales and Lew Blatz, Oak Park

Achilles Joannidi, Providence

Anthony Dedopoulos, Jersey City

Anthony Laganis, Pottsville

George Galane and Michael Loupassakis, Plainfield

Nick Kounaris, New Britain

Thomas Fisher and George Theodore, Toledo

Spiro Cosmos, Moline

Steve Grammas, Hammond

John P. Harritos and John N. Farres, Cincinnati

Louis P, Maniatis, Louisville

Guss Gecas, Joliet

Constantine Pelias, New Orleans

C. G. Paris, Lynchburg

George E. Mayakis, Albany

Frank Ballas and James Giannaris, Lansing

Peter Delis, Lorain

Chris E. Athas, Salt Lake City

John Petrou and Tom Douvas, Omaha

Anton Krichelas and John Morfis, East Chicago

Anthony A. Trupis, Detroit

A. C. Christopulos and Chris A. Christopulos, Lincoln

Nick Jamson and James Camaras, Grand Island

Robert Katson, Albuquerque

James L. Kappas, Bronx

Nick Zefkelis, Seattle

Angelo J. Manousos and Chris Manthou, Tacoma

Harry Theologou and Alec Cootsis, New York

George Theodoson, Sioux Falls

Andrew Paradise, Sioux City

Gust Neofotis and John Zanias, Des Moines

Paul Costa and Mike Bellas, Cedar Rapids

Paul Preketes, Ann Arbor

Chris Agon and Tom Kouchoukos, Grand Rapids

Peter Magas, Kalamazoo

George Hadjidis and Anthony Christimides, Brooklyn

Costas Mellas, Andrew Fasseas, Chris C. Harvalis, A. A. Pantelis, and Frank E. Pofanti, Chicago

Theodore Costos, Butte

Basil Papantonis, Mason City

Stephen Valasiades and John D. Constantine, Fort Dodge, Ia.

George C. Lambesis, Middletown

George T. Kisciras and Theodore Anderson, Cheyenne

George Stavron and William Johnell, Muskegon

Peter Carres, Philadelphia

Mike Sakell and Sam Frances, Rochester, Minn.

Christ Beres, Peoria

Peter Boudoures, San Francisco

George C. Vournas, Washington, D.C.

Michael H. Chakeres, Springfield, Ohio

John P. Lampros, Dover, N.H.

Nicholas Chachamuti, Biddeford, Me.

John Kotsovates, Chicago

Andrew Poulos, Dubuque

Pete C. Dakis, Santa Fe

Georges Ades, Gallup

Alex Zorbas and Alex Apostol, Duluth

Peter E. Kamuchey and James Dimopoulos, St. Paul

H. E. Economidy and Angelo Caravegeli, Galveston

George Bullis and John Chonas, Fargo

Jean M. Kossarides, Hackensack

George Tremoulis, Canton

Harry Cokenides, Fredericksburg

Constantine Booth and James Catel, Sault Ste. Marie

Thomas State, Benton Harbor

William Nicolau and John Demos, Jackson, Mich.

T. G. Costoplos and Charles Liberies, Pensacola

Guss A. Kritselis, Danville, Va.

Charles Bizios, Mansfield

J. H. Mooradian and A. Vlassis, Winnipeg, Canada

James Beltekos, Regina, Sask., Canada

Gus Bonnie, Moose Jaw, Canada

John Giovanis, Harrisburg, Pa.

George Contos, Joliet

Peter Giovas, Lorain

P.G. Allen and George A. Malleris, Beloit

James DeBerry and George Chickekos, Bridgeport, Nebr.

The following Supreme Lodge was elected for fiscal year 1956-37:

V. I. Chebithes, Supreme President

D. G. Michalopoulos, Supreme ice President

Constantine G. Economou, Supreme Secretary

August Rogokos, Supreme Treasurer

Andrew J. Dritsas, Supreme Counsellor

Thomas D. Lentgis, Supreme Governor

Speros J. Cosmos, Supreme Governor

Mentioned:

- Ted Panos, Casper, Wyo. was awarded the Lowden Prize for excellence in the Greek language at the University of Iowa

- Viola Felopoulos of Bennington, Vt. won the Vermont school championship in shorthand.

- George, Andrew and Matilda Baseleon of Peoria, Ill., took all honors in the city tennis championships.

- Ahepan George Ades is Mayor of Grants, New Mexico.

- Steve Vasilakos, whose peanut stand in front of the White House had been a familiar sight for years to government workers and tourists to Washington, D.C. donated two days sales to the Red Cross.

- Miss Katina Agnew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Agnew of Baltimore, received the Bronze Distinguished Service Award from Forest Park High School.  Her father, Theodore S. Agnew was Secretary of Baltimore Chapter. 30, and her brother, Spiro T. Agnew, was to become Vice President of the United States some 33 years later.

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The 14th Supreme Convention convened in Syracuse, N.Y. during the week of August 16-21, 1937.  The following were elected convention officers:

Achilles Catsonis, Chairman

Soterios Nicholson, Vice Chairman

John G. Thevos, Secretary

Delegates attending were:

Supreme Lodge

V. I. Chebithes

D.G. Michalopoulos

Constantine G. Economou

Andrew J. Dritsas

August Rogokos

Spero Cosmos

Thomas D. Lentgis

Mother Lodge

George A. Polos

James Campbell

District Governors

William J. Logothetis

George H. Eliades

William Essaris

James Millas

Aleck Kuches

George N. Maravell

Peter T. Tsiales

Charles N. Diamond

George E. Loucas

Van Nomikos

John Theophiles

George Kisciras

P.S. Marthakis

G. Vlassis

Chapter Delegates

Nick Carusos and Chris Poole, Atlanta

N. Flesser, Birmingham

D. Diasouakis, Charleston

John Demosthenes, Savannah

Paul Hantzacos and Jerry Dragones, Jacksonville

Andrew Doukas and Nick Jack, Tampa

Jerry Galatis, Miami

Nick Dennis, St. Petersburg

John K. Douglas, Tarpon Springs

George Miller, West Palm Beach

Chris Dixie, Dallas

Harris J. Booras and John M. Stratis, Boston

Eustratios D. Polites and Thomas Paledes, New York

Basil Anargyros, Baltimore

Thomas N. Skiados and Soterios Nicholson, Washington, D.C.

A. E. Camarinos and A. A. Karkalas, Pittsburgh

John Dimtsios, Nashua

Nicholas Anagnos and Achilles Catsonis, Syracuse

Nicholas Chronis and Alexander Varkas, Cambridge

Emanuel N. Kary and Const. A. Tsangadas, Detroit

George L. Bourney, Brooklyn

George Papaeleas and Steve Vafiades, New York

Andrew Zafiropoulos, Milwaukee

Louis Georgeson, Manchester

Mark Mamalakis and S. D. Zaph, Chicago

Charles Varoutsos, Lynn

Constantine J. Critzas and Christ Fragos, Yonkers

Peter N. Kitsos, Newark

C. B. Johannides, St. Louis

Andrew C. Angelson and John G. Thevos, Paterson

William Seras and John L. Trouis, Wilkes-Barre

James P. Manos and Frank Lotsopoulos, Canton

George Fullas and C.P. Thomas, Allentown

Constantine Mantis and George Pasayotis, Reading

Steven Kremastiotes and James Sentementes, Bridgeport, Conn.

James Economou, Akron

Thomas Vallas and John Giovanis, Harrisburg

Stelios Hoimes and A. N. Sakellarides, Bethlehem

George B. Chandler, Minneapolis

Sam Peters, Rochester, N.Y.

Frank Demas and Louis Velas, Wheeling

Costas Theodoris, Camden

George Anthony, Trenton

C.N. Avgerin, Kansas City, Mo.

Frank J. Paul and Louis Costa, Binghamton

Phillip Chicolas, Worcester

James Heliotes and Peter Mallers, Ft. Wayne

Thomas Kalafatis, Richmond

John F. Davis and Peter John Kaldes, Scranton

James Mazarakos, Springfield, Mass.

Nicholas Nicholas, Jamaica

Speer Marousis, New Castle, Pa.

Euripides Chimbithes and Nick S. Binikos, Warren, Ohio

George E. Phillies and Nicholas Basil, Buffalo

George J. Papulias, Steubenville

John L. Manta, Harry G. Christos, Paul L. Alexander and Peter G. Sikokis, Chicago

John Govatos, Wilmington

Anthony Kondoleon and John Kiamos, Astoria

Seraphim Pappas, Nwe Haven

Angeles N. Caras, Stamford

Milton Kourbetis, South Bend

Peter J. Haste and Michael Xifaras, New Bedford

George E. Eliades and Theodore Stamas, Lowell

Steve Roulis and Peter G. Samaras, Weirton

George N. Stellas and Kostas Gianopoulos, Oak Park

George Demopulos, Providence

Anthony Dedopoulos and Othis Scouris, Jersey City

Nick Carros, Pottsville

John Vohalis, Norwich

George Frankos, Uniontown

N. Kounaris, New Britain

Hela Kagin and Anthony A. Adams, Toledo

Nick Grevas and John Koletis, Moline

Sam Douros, Norfolk

Steve Grammas, Hammond

Louis Lymperopoulos, Schenectady

John P. Harritos and James P. Kappas, Cincinnati

Louis P. Maniatis and Chris Malharis, Louisville

George F. Contos, Joliet

Christo Georgiades and Constantine Pelias, New Orleans

G. G. Paris and J. D. Chohonis, Lynchburg

Nicholas D. Dusckas, Watertown, N.Y.

Peter G. Giftos and George D. Jeoney, Albany

Nicholas Louckes, Lansing

Harry Morris and Dennis Livadis, Utica

Gus Baines and James G. Dikeou, Denver

C. E. Athas, Salt Lake City

Tom Kademenos, Yorkville

George C. Peterson, San Francisco

George E. Geracimos, Washington, Pa.

George Chamuris, Poughkeepsie

P. G. Allen and George A. Malleris, Beloit

William Pappas and Nicholas J. Christakes, Lincoln, Nebr.

George La Marr, Atlantic City

George A. Bezaitis, Oakland

Robert Katson and Anthony Pavlantos, Albuquerque

Leo Ypsilanti and James Cappas, Bronx

Soterios G. Geannaris and Theodore Zorbas, Woburn

Charles Rallis, Green River

Harry Theologou and Basil Curtis, New York

Christ Smerlis, Sioux Falls

Peter Samios and John Nacopoulos, Hagerstown

Paul Preketes, Ann Arbor

Thomas Kouchoukos, Grand Rapids

Anthony Christinides and John Stevason, Brooklyn

G. D. Vaky, Champaign, Ill.

Thanos Demos, Chris C. Harvalis, Andrew Fasseas, Chicago

A. A. Pantelis and Paul Kare, Evanston

Chris Gannas and Frank Pofanti, Chicago

Theodore Costos, Butte

Theo Mentes, Muncie

Theodore Anderson, Cheyenne

P. J. Wallace, Stockton

John Poulos and George Vulgaris, Muskegon

Paul Georges and Peter Carres, Philadelphia

James Karon, Kokomo

Ross Phill, Rochester, Minn.

George Geroulis, Indianapolis

Peter Boudoures and George Trigonis, San Francisco

Peter Charuhas and George C. Vournas, Washington D. C.

Steve Brown, Greenville, S.C.

Gus Poulos, Rutland

Christ Lykodis and Michael Chakeres, Springfield, Ohio

Gus Collis and Louis Constant, Lexington, Ky.

Harris Pappas and Andrew Poulos, Dubuque

George Ades, Gallup

Peter E. Kamuchey, St. Paul

Demas A. Caravageli, Galveston

Louis Loizou, Durham

James Santrizos and Connie Ginakis, Fargo

Nicholas Saros, Elizabeth, N.J.

John Triantafylos, Reno

George Blanos and Nick Angelakos, Columbia, S.C.

Jean M. Kossarides, Hackensack, N.J.

Nicholas J. Mandris, Annapolis

Peter Jarvis, Asbury Park

Tom State, Benton Harbor

John Demos, Jackson, Mich.

George Johnson, Portsmouth, Ohio

James Pedakis, Pensacola

Guss Kritselis and John Maurakis, Danville, Va.

Peter Kominos, Endicott

Peter D. Clentzos, San Bernardino, Calif.

Peter L. Lambrou, Mansfield

George Paulas, Troy

Eleutherios Dallas, Harold Orr, Toronto, Canada

Stanley Masters, London, Canada

John Fellas, Ottawa, Canada

Constantine Halikas, Montreal, Canada

Nick Taras, Memphis

Charles Chaprakas, Worcester

George J. Chelekis, Youngstown

Peter Floros, Elmira

Gus Greven, Elmira

Nicholas Foundas, Newburgh

Andrew Peterson, New Britain

C. Malliaris, Louisville

Angel Pappas, Lorain

John Kominis, Lorain

George Chiames, Peoria

Christ Beres, Peoria

George Nicolopoulos, Chicago

C. B. Johannides, St. Louis

L. P. Lambrous and George H. Davis, Mansfield

Leo Lamberson, South Bend

Milton Kourebetis, South Bend

Chris Malavazos, Portsmouth, Ohio

Peter G. Chertos, Grand Rapids

Gus Ballas, Bronx

M. V. Nicholson and George N. Hondron, Danbury

Christ J. Petrow and H. Matsukas, Omaha

George N. Kalkas, Cleveland

Christ J. Colocousis, Brockton

George Lembesis, Middletown

The Supreme Lodge was authorized to accept contributions toward the purchase of property in Florida for the establishment of a national home for orphans or old men, or both, in Pinellas County . . . . 

The following contributions were announced the following day at the convention for the purchase of such land or property:

George Sarras, Lexington, Ky - $1,000

J. Pedakis, Pensacola - $100

John F. Davis, Scranton - $1,000

Van Nomikos, Chicago - $1,000

John G. Koletis, Moline - $100

Peter A. Adams, Paterson - $500

Stelios Hoimes, Bethlehem - $300

A. A. Adams, Newark - $250

A. A. Doukas, Tampa - $250

C. G. Paris, Quantico, Va. - $250

Nicholas Dennis, St. Petersburg - $250

Peter G. Samaras, Weirton - $200

George Sellas, Oak Park, Ill - $200

George Miller, Palm Beach - $200

Charles Davis Kotsilibas, Worcester - $200

Louis Smitzes, Tarpon Springs - $200

The following were $100 contributors:

Nick Kounaris, New Britain

George Chiames, Peoria

Christos Fragos, New York City

George H. Davis, Bucyrus, Ohio

Nick Baimas, New York City

Anthony Dedopoulos, Jersey City

Tom Kaidemenos, Yorkville, Ohio

Nick Jack, Tampa

Gus Bruskas, Albuquerque

John Sakis, Tampa

Peter K. Kominos, Endicott

The following were $50 contributors:

John K. Douglas, Tarpon Springs

Frank N. Demas, Wheeling

Nick Angelakos, Sumter S.C.

Pete Brown, New Castle, Pa.

William Essaris, Wheeling - donated $20.39

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The Supreme Lodge elected at the Syracuse Supreme Convention was:

V. I. Chebithes, Supreme President

Van A. Nomikos, Supreme Vice President

C. G. Economou, Supreme Secretary

John F. Davis, Supreme Treasurer

A.A. Pantelis, Supreme Counsellor

C. G. Paris, Supreme Governor

Peter Boudoures, Supreme Governor

Also the following three members of the Sanatorium Board were elected: 

John A. Manta

Chris E. Athas

Harris J. Booras

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Other mentions:

- Anargyros E. Camarinos of Pittsburgh was appointed chief legal assistant to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

- "Alexander Kampouris Day" was held at Wrigley Field in Chicago on August 13, 1937, honoring this big league baseball player of Greek descent

- Chicagoan Nick S. Govess was elected to the Commission of Grand Lecturer in the Masonic Order

- West Coast athletes achieving prominence were Stanford University football regulars Tsoutouvas and Coffis, boxer George Theodoratos of Washington State who turned professional, and Tom Peratis and George Plakos of Los Angeles Junior College were outstanding on the football team

- Sons of Pericles member George Pappas receives the Times-Picayune newspaper award for making the highest scholastic average in high school, despite the fact that he had arrived in the U.S. only seven years earlier

- 19 year old Sons member George Ganacoplos was employed as a secretary to various committees in the State Capitol in Madison, Wisc.

- The Hammond, Ind. Chapter gave a banquet in honor of the local high school football team.  The captain of the team was Hercules Bereolos.

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The Ahepa National Banquet was held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on March 2, 1938, under the chairmanship of Dr. Harry S. Sembekos of Washington, with co-chairman Helen Peratino.  Toastmaster was Supreme Counsellor A.A. Pantelis, and speakers were Sons of Pericles Supreme President Christ J. Petrow, U.S. Representative Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois, Senator William King of Utah, the Honorable Paul V. McNutt, American High Commissioner of the Philippine Islands, and Supreme President V.I. Chebithes.

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- March 3, 1938, The Ahepa Supreme Lodge visited President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House

- John Kokores, who became an American citizen in 1899 in New York, was credited with the founding of the Tarpon Springs sponge fishing industry

- James E. Valos of Muncie, Ind., a private in the U.S. Marine Corps, was presented a medal for bravery and valor in the Battle of Soochow Creek, Shanghai

- Ahepan Nick Salevurakis, one of the largest land owners and live stock dealers in the west, served the government in an advisory capacity on the administration of public land

- I.A. Lougaris of Reno, Nev., was on the committee supervising the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Nevada Veterans Hospital, and was largely responsible for the location of the new facility in Reno

- Gus Zitrides, pas president of Manchester, N.H. Sons of Pericles chapter, was named to the Associated Press All-American third team as a guard on the Dartmouth College team

- Gus Zarnas, All-American at Ohio State, plays in the Shrine East-West game, and is signed by the Chicago Bears professional football team

- Socrates Thomas Stathes of Washington, D.C. was awarded the Paris School of Architecture award of $3,600 and a trip to Paris and board and tuition at the French school in competition against 800 other young architects

- George J. Bacalles is sports editor of the Corning, N.Y. Evening Leader

- Jean Angelo, 14, of Hudson, Mass. wins the National Spelling Contest in Washington, D.C.

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The 15th Supreme Convention of the Order was held in New Orleans, La., during the week of August 15-20, 1938.  Convention officers elected were:

P.S. Marthakis, Chairman

Leo Lamberson, Vice Chairman

Nick Economou, Secretary

Delegates to the convention were:

Supreme Lodge

V. I. Chebithes

Van A. Nomikos

Constantine G. Economou

A. Pantelis

Peter Boudoures

C. G. Paris

Mother Lodge

James Campbell

Harry Angelopoulos

George Campbell

S J. Stamos

George A. Polos

District Governors

Gus L. Constantine

Nick Jack

Soterios Nicholson

Jean M. Kossarides

Peter L. Bell

Charles N. Diamond

George Papulias

Harry A. Reckas

D. N. Karalis

Sam Bushong

C. A. Georgiades

George Kisciras

P. E. Athas

P. Lambros

Chapter Delegates

Chris Poole and Charles Alexander, Atlanta

Paul Constantine and Peter Derzis, Birmingham

W. J. Logothetis, Charleston

Charles Lamas and Theodore Koldgakalis, Savannah

Kelanthis Validakis and Manuel Stephanides, Jacksonville

George Cotros and Spero Zepatos, Memphis

Gus Cosse and Dan Lorant, Shreveport

John Manikis and Andrew Doukas, Tampa

Ted Bercolos and George Mavris, Tulsa

G. Alexander, Miami

Louis Smitzes and Manuel Johnson, Tarpon Springs

Peter Muchos, W. Palm Beach

Pete Logan, Jr., Ft. Worth

Tom Semos and Anthony Condos, Dallas

Harris J. Booras and John Stratis, Boston

Aristides Georgiades and John A. Vassilaros, New York City

Peter Carres, Philadelphia

P. V. Pappas and Nick Peet, Houston

Herudes Rodopoulos, Asheville

A. Raptis, Baltimore

George Peratino and William A. Revis, Washington, D.C.

James K. Karambelas, Pittsburgh

Fred Spanos and James Mylonas, Cleveland

Nick Anagnos, Syracuse

A.D. Varkas, Brookline, Mass.

C.A. Tsangadas and E.M. Karay, Detroit

Mike Loris, Brooklyn

Stephen Scopas, New York City

William Russis and M.P. Mamalakis, Chicago

John G. Scocos, Fond du Lac

C. J. Critzas, Yonkers

William Chirgotis, Newark

W. Lamperson and Dr. C. B. Johannides, St. Louis

John G. Thevos, Paterson

Spiros Ventyros, Easton

E. T. Chiaparas, Allentown

Christ Kraras, Reading

James Sentementes, Bridgeport, Conn.

Theodore Konstantinopoulos and Nick Economou, Akron

T. Vallas, Harrisburg

Stelios Hoimes, Bethlehem

Christie Geankoplis, Minneapolis

Peter R. Arslain and Louis Velas, Wheeling

Soterios Lagges, Lanceaster

Peter Manetas, Trenton

Michael D. Konomos and Gus Fitch, Kansas City, Mo.

A. Sirmis and Peter Librakos, New Brunswick

Basil Kontulis, Worcester

Theodore Rovatzos, Scranton

James Mazarakos, Springfield, Mass.

Bill Brown, New Castle

E. Chimbidis, Warren

Peter Betchunis and C. G. Constantopoulos, Youngstown

George E. Phillies, Buffalo

Peter J. Vamos, Steubenville

P. Norman Vardase, John L. Manta, Zack T. Ritsos and Paul Alexander, Chicago

John Govatos, Wilmington

John Papadopoulos, Astoria

Christy Matsagas, New Haven

Dennis Macrides, Stamford

Leo J. Lamberson, South Bend

George C. Eliades, Lowell

A. G. Davis, Weirton

George N. Sellas and A. Collias, Chicago

George K. Demopulos and Peter B. Vican, Providence

Constantine Zaharas, Dayton

Nick Kounaris, New Britain

Nicholas Pappas, Toledo

Dr. G. E. Mortis, Salem, Mass.

Speros J. Cosmos and John J. Booras, Moline

Nick Christopoulos, Pawtucket

Steve Grammas, Hammond

John P. Harritos and Andrew Katsanis, Cincinnati

James Janakis and Louis P. Maniatis, Louisville

George F. Contos and Costas H. Athan, Joliet

William Helis and C. Pelias, New Orleans

James K. Costas, Lynchburg

Nick Gianopoulos, Pontiac

Harry Rougas, Fall River

Tom Tamaresis and James Dikeou, Denver

P.S. Marthakis and C. E. Athas, Salt Lake City

Christ J. Petrow and George C. Polyzois, Omaha

Hercules Arconti, San Francisco

Anthony Aroney and Evangel Havelis, Los Angeles

P. C. Phillips, Sacramento

John Morfis, East Chicago

P. H. Kosmos, Lincoln, Nebr.

Nick Jamson, Grand Island

James Nitson and Tom J. Filis, Oakland

Gus Bruskas, Albuquerque

Thomas D. Lentgis and Nick Zefkelis, Seattle

Angelo Manoussos, Tacoma

Tony C. August, Rock Springs

Steve Vretas, Green River

George N. Conarell, Bingham Canyon, Utah

George Koulis, Ogden

George Karras, Price, Utah

Alex Kuches, New York City

George J. Leber, Wichita, Kans.

Will Franks and Theodore Constantinopoulos, Springfield, Ill.

Christ Smerlin, Sioux Falls

James Kaskoulas and George Karaidos, Des Moines

James Kolopoulos, Hagerstown

Samuel G. Poulos, Cedar Rapids

Tom Kouchoukos and Christ Agon, Grand Rapids

Charles Preketes, Ann Arbor

Harry Alexander and Jack Mangas, Anderson, Ind.

Peter Magas, Kalamazoo

George Vaky, Champaign

Thanos Demos and J. P. Prattes, Chicago

L. Nigal and George Morris, Evanston

Frank Pofanti and C. Calapetes, Chicago

George Lambesis, Middletown

T. Anderson and Christ Christopoulos, Cheyenne

G. Vulgaris, Muskegon

Peter Hellis, Waukegan

Sam Zarkos, Bakersfield

John G. Zazas, Indianapolis

Dan Sallis and Michael Maratsos, San Francisco

Peter Charuhas and George C. Vournas, Washington, D.C.

John Collins, Oklahoma City

D. Lewis, Newport, R.I.

L. Constant and P. Orfanos, Lexington, Ky.

George Nicolopoulos and Peter Schepis, Chicago

Andrew Poulos and Harris Pappas, Dubuque

George Georgiadis, Gallup

G. Maravell, Pittsburgh

Paul Andrews and Paul Kalamides, Duluth

John Mornas, St. Paul

John Metaxis and A. Frangos, Galveston

A. Chrissis, Fargo

John Fazlov, Hackensack

K. Jackinides and P. Kourmoules, Canton

J. Demos, Jackson, Mich.

C. Malavazos, Portsouth, Ohio

James Pedakis and J. Kotsovetos, Pensacola

G. Kritiselis, Danville, Va.

P. Clentzos, San Bernardino

George Davis and L. P. Lambrou, Mansfield

A. Houvouras, Huntington, W. Va.

James Kappas and Emanuel Carantolis, Charleston, W. Va.

C. Papadeas, Mobile

G. Colias, San Antonio

E. Gatoura, Austin, Tex.

P. Vauras, Salt Lake City

C. Alexopoulos and George Caravlos, Chicago

Arthur Argyries, Rochester, N.Y.

Steve Stephanos, Chester, Pa.

James Leeson, Beloit

The convention elected the following Supreme Lodge for the fiscal year 1938-39:

V. I. Chebithes, Supreme President

Van A. Nomikos, Supreme Vice President

Louis P. Maniatis, Supreme Secretary

John Zaras, Supreme Treasurer

A. A. Pantelis, Supreme Counsellor

James G. Dikeou, Supreme Governor

George E. Loucas, Supreme Governor

Constantine Halikas, Special Canadian Supreme Governor

The Ahepa Silver District Sanatorium Board of Directors appointed was:

John L. Manta, Chairman

Chris E. Athas, Vice Chairman

Anthony G. Pavlantos, Treasurer

Members of the Board:  James Ipiotis, Dr. S. D. Zaph, George Kisciras, and Theodore Anderson