Initiated into Tri Kappa Brazil Alpha Omega chapter August 29, 1932, Katharine served as first lady of Indiana from 1953 to 1957 while her husband, George, served as Indiana’s 39th Governor. She was born May 11, 1911 in Brazil, Indiana and married George in 1931. They had two children – John and Margery. She had a flair for decorating and was a connoisseur of fine antiques.