Page I Theta Deuteron Star Theta Deuteron Star :: PHI GAMIMA DELTA :: TllKTA DEUTERON CHAPTER Ohio Wesleyan University DELAWARE, OHIO m PUBLICATION COMMITTEE Joseph Meek, Chairman Ciiahles McLauihii.in VOL. XV James Lytle JUNE, 1924 Wiixiam Roc;ers No. 5 \r\nTheta Deuteron Star Page 2 THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 44 REXY" HOFFMAN has taken upon himself a big task, but it shall be a big task well done. In his efforts to obtain $8,000,000 for the University he has done well. But there yet remains much to be done and he cannot do it by himself. It requires the co-operation of Dr. John W. Hoffman, W. and J., '93 the student body and alumni of the University to the ut most. The realization of this endeavor will mean the addi tion of sixteen new buildings, costing $2,500,000, to the University, and the increasing of the endowment by $5,500,000. All this is essential if the school is to stand fore most among those of the country. You have, in all probability, heard of these things be fore and we say this only in the way of a reminder, that Brother "Prexy" Hoffman is working valiantly in the inter ests of the University, and we of Theta Deuteron should and shall "stick with him." \r\nPage 3 Theta Deuteron Star GREETINGS 0 YOU, Brother Fiji, Theta Dcuteroii extends its hearty wishes T and greeting's. Theta Deuteron has added another prosperous year to its enviable history, and offers this Star as a brief inventory of it.s acconii')Iishments. In such an endeavor it is impossible to record the growing- spirit and attitude of co-operation that exists in the Chai)ter, but it is more valuable than these things which are set forth herein. The accomplishments in tangible forms are but outward semblances of this inner asset that must be present if we are to know true progress. May it suffice to say that this something, which balks at expression, grows in the Chapter and with it. The future of the group will not be imperilled. A glorious past is at one and the same time an obligation and a ])rivilege. It inspires one to noble achievements, and causes him to be satisfied with nothing short of the best. We of the Chapter in all modest.v, without a stint on our veracity, believe that those yet to come will say that 1923-1924 was a substantial step towards the infinite goal. A SUMMONS DON'forTa you often get afeeling that makes you want to return little visit to that place where you formed lasting friend ships, had a second home and incidentally went to school and accumulated an enormous amount of knowledge about vai'ious things? Commencement Week which starts the fifteenth of June will be an ideal time to have that desire satisfied. T our Iriends that you have not seen for years will be here, and the whole school will be at your beck and call. The thing towards which the Chapter is now pointing itself is the banquet to be held at Fairbanks Lodge the evening ot the seventeenth. The men are jierfectly at home in the new house, and shall do all in their power to give you the same feeling. There are a lot that will come as a matter of couise, they always do, but it is to those that have not returned for some t'mc that we make this appeal. All we ask is that you stick a toothbrush and a clean collar in your pocket and come. It is our privilege to do the rest. "THE STAR" YOUhas wibeenl jirobably notice that the form and content ot this issue somewhat changed, and wonder whJ^ In past years a catalogue of the members, alumni and active, has been included in this publication. The Chapter ha.s^ seen fit this year to dis pense with the catalogue, and in its stead issue next year a smaller and more elaborate list of the members which can be kept as a direct ory of the Chapter. This catalogue will be published probably every two or three .years so that you may ahyays h;we at hand a complete list of the initiates of Theta Deuteron. This catalogue will have three forms of classification—alphabetical, chronological and geo graphical, You may expect it next fall. \r\nPage 4 Theta Deuteron Star CHAPTER ROLL 1924 Hartley Barclay Wesley Fowler Harry Dowler Ward Stewart Kline Loomis 1925 Joseph Meek Murray Walker Wilson Kraft Boynton Eddy Charles McLaughlin Herman Heston 1926 James Lyle William Denny Bird Jacoby Charles Gray Thomas Reese Curtis Reese William Rogers "William Cowden 1927 Robert Merwin Phillip Hite Laird Albasin Kenneth Smith John Beetham John DuPius Robert Warren Walker Hall Clarence Schoollield Joseph Gray *Hugh Davis ''PIcdjjLcl. \r\nPage 5 Theta Deuteron Star THE FIJIS ON THE CAMPUS Student Council—Barclay, Stewart. Cheer Master—Kraft. Song Leader—Lytle. Toastmasters—Stewart, Barclay. Owl and Skull—Kraft, Walker. Crescent and Scimitar—Lytle. Jesters—Loomis, Dowler. Pan-Hel Council—Walker (Treas.), Loomis. Boosters—Dowler, Stewart, Barclay, Kraft, Lytle Rogers. Honor Court—Stewart (President). Transcript—Barclay (Editor), Jacoby. Le Bijou—McLaughlin (Busines.s Manager), Meek, Kraft. Mirror—McLaughlin, Charles Gray, Joseph Gray. Football, Varsity—Dowler, Fowler, Charles Gray (Assistant Manager). Football, Frosh—Hall, Albasin, Schoollield. Basket Ball, Frosh—Hall. Baseball, Varsity—Loomis. Baseball, Frosh—Albasin, DuPuis, Hall, Hite. Track, Frosh—DuPuis, Hite. Tennis—Fowler (Captain), Kraft. Gym—Heston, Gray. "W" Clan—Dowler, Lomis, Fowler. Pi Delta Epsilon—Barclay, Stewart, McLaughlin. Theta Alpha Phi—Rogers. Histrionic Club—Rogers, Warren, Lytle, ^ ./ Walker, Reese. Debate, Varsity—Reese. ^ Debate, Frosh—Warren. Glee Club—Lytle, Reese, Barclay, Heston, Loomis. Band—Hall, Warren, . .. Smith. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet— Stewart, Lytle, S'i^ Rogers. Social Science Club—Stewart. English Writers Club- Barclay. Ftv•. jB .^ ' '' L \r\nPage 6 Theta Deuteron Star Harry Lee Dowler Kline Craip Loomis Hartley Wade I5arelay John Ward Stewart OUR SENIORS Bi'othci- "Lum" hails from Conneaut, Ohio, and regardless of the fact that he had to take college intermittently, he has been an espe cially good Fiji. He has led the Chapter as "E" during the past year, and a most successful one it has been. He was also a member of Jesters, and the Varsity pitcher. "Lum" has followed the old custom of selecting a better half at Monnett, and it is said the bells will ring in June. "Bark" is from Cincinnati, and is another indomitable worker for Theta Deuteron. He held the position of "G" during his Junior year, and this year found him in the coveted seat of Editor-in-Chief of the Transcript. He was a member of Toastmasters, Pi Delta Epsilon and Boosters. Brother Barclay plans to pursue higher education, but as yet has not decided upon his future Alma Mater. From "the city of Presidents" comes "Hap" Dowler, our "T" for the past two years, and the invincible Varsity half-back for three yeai's, both po.sitions which will be hard to fill. He was a member of Crescent and Scimitar, Owl and Skull, Jesters and Boosters. "Hap" will probably follow the coaching game next year, but has not definitely decided upon his location yet. "Our Ward" leaves a big vacancy in the Chapter when he returns to his home in Bellaire, this June. During his Junior year he served as "Eg" of the Chapter and as Editor-in-Chief of Le Bijou. This year ho has held the position of President of the Honor Court. .Stewart is considering Law as his life work, and will probably enter Hai'vard next year. \r\nPage 7 Theta Deuteron Star Seventy-Sixth Annual Commencement Onco as'ain we beckon you to Delaware and to the portals of Fairbanks Lodge. It is the festivities of this time of the year that perpetuate the customs and ideals that make the University your Alma Mater, and your experience here something that you can look back on with a feeling of inner pride and outward satisfaction. It is a bond between the past and present, and makes the alumni of Ohio Wesleyan and Theta Deuteron a solid, composite body. Below is given a program of the week's activities. Our sugges tion is that you start at the top and make a resolve to include every thing down to the last strain—"our hearts will turn eternally." Commencement Program Saturday, June 14 10:00 A.M.—5 P.M. Annual Art Exhibit Lyon Art Plall Sunday, June 15 10:;?0 A. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon— President Hoffman - Gray Chapel Monday, June 16 9:00 A. M.—Final Chapel—Recognition Day Gray Chapel Speaker—Branch Rickey 2:00 P. M.—Trustees Meeting U-23 7:30 P. M.—Twelfth Night" Gray Chapel Histrionic Club Tuesday June 17—(Alumni Day) 9:00 A. M.—Class Day Exercises Gray Chapel 11:00 A.M.—Alumni Business Meeting 12:15 P.M.—Alumni Luncheon Chapel Annex Edwards Gymnasium 3:00 P. M.—Baseball Game—Alumni vs. Varsity Edwards Field 7:00 P.M.—Fiji Banquet. 9:00 P. M.—Promenade Concert—President's Reception Campus Wednesday, June 18 9:00 A. M.—Commencement Exercises President John W. Hoffman, Presiding Address—Bishop Herbert Welch. Gray Chapel \r\nPage S Theta Deuteron Star ATHLETICS OF THETA DEUTERON CHAPTER UR athletics during the past two years under the direction of o Coach George Gauthier have been very successful, to say the least. After the disastrous season of 1921 he instilled a real spirit of winning into the men of the University, and has since produced two championship football teams, one championship track team, and has in the making another track team which has all of the appearances of being a winner in the Big Six meet, to be hold the 30th and 31st of May at Granville. Wo are all hailing Gauthier as a real hero and he is rightly called "the Little Giant of the Ohio Conference." Football The past season was a success although things looked very depressing at the beginning of the season, with four of the outstanding players be ing declared the Conference. ineligible by By real hard work and a willingness to put their shoulder to the wheel, the members of the squad of 1923 showed at the time of the State game that they were not to be out Dowler Football done. This was the first time since 191.1 that O. W. U. had scored on State, and during the first half State rooters were sickened and yelling "Hold 'em State." The teams of the conference were played and the 0. W. U. steam roller, as it all was called in journalism, plowed its way Ihrough to another championship. Brother Hap Dowler played his last season wearing the uniform of O. W. U., and aided materially in winning another championship, having played halfback for the past three years. .Although not always in the limelight, he was in the game at the peak of the interfer ence, clearing out wouldbe tacklers, aiding the men running with the ball to gain the greatest Vnr.sity Pitcher Loomi.s possible distance. Looking at the number of ong nm.s during the season we can readily see that Gauthier had these .silent workers very well trained. Brother Dowler leaves us this yeal We have another possibility, however, to' fill Brother Powler was on the Varsity squad and participated in several games, but Was hindered in getting a coveted "W" only by the necessitv of having an operation. "Wes," as he is called leaves us this year. On the Freshman squa'd we Fowler Tenni.s Captain were represented by Brothers Hall, Albasin and Schoolfield and their prospects for next year are bright. We wish them all the success possible in their next three years. \r\nPage 9 Theta Deuteron Star Basket Ball Our season was very successful, Coach Van Alstyne kept our team at the top of the list and lost only three games, one to Ohio U and two to Mount Union, giving 0. W. U. third place in the standing. Shea was the outstanding man of the team and also high point scorer of the conference, leading his closest rival by 40 points. Shea was undoubtedly another "Bus" Reid in action on the floor and has an uncanny knack of wrecking opponents. We are only too sorry that ho was declared ineligible, as 0. W. U. loses a promising athlete. Theta Deuteron's contribution to the basket ball season was neg ligible. It seems that there is a reaction from the four preceding sea sons, during which we had four Fiji captains and always two or more on the regular team. We hope to again assume our old standing in this sport and aid in keeping the name of 0. W. U. high in the con ference standing. Brother Hail represented Theta Deut on the Frosh team, and has an oppoitunity to bring honors to himself next year. Basebaill Although the Varsity slumped somewhat at the start of the pres ent season, our baseball team is now making a good showing since they have been receiving a bit of nice weather. Father Neptune has repeatedly sent down torrents of rain and conditions resulting from it, thus thwarting oppoifunities for Van to get the team in shape. Brother Loomis has been one of the three hurlers that do the firing for the team and he has upheld himself highly in the estimation of its followers. This is his last year in the sport, having played three years on red and black teams. His loss will be keenly felt. On the Frosh team we have three brothers working out against the Varsitv in the names of Brothers DuPuis, pitcher; Albasin, catcher, and Hall, who aids Brother Albasin on the receiving end. We look for results from these Brothers. Tennis Brother Fowler is captain of the team this year, and it is leading the Conference standing by a wide margin, having defeated all comers so far, with the exception of Ohio State, who just barely nosed them out. We are justly proud of Brother Fowler and the showing tiiat he is making. "Wes" goes to horticulture school next year— where we do not know. Intramural (£• In intramural basketball, Theta Deuteron was represented by the men shown on one of the othei pages of the publication. We were unfortunate enough to lose three games out of six (luring the season, but while in the running we were the most feared team on the floor. After basketball, came playground ' baseball in which we were uiore successful. Aided by a great cieal of practice we won the first five games in our league but were de feated in the last game by a nar row margin. There was a great deal of interest shown in intermur- j I "Handy" Kraft C^hoer Leader als ais this this year year by oy the me Chapter ciitini-ci and the outlook for Theta Deut in this kind of campus activity in the year to come is most pleasing. "jinimy" Lyiio Song Leader \r\nPage 10 Theta Deuteron Star PUBLICATIONS The fact that Phi Gamma Delta controls the Associated Press seems to have a certain contagious effect upon the younger generation of its standard bearers. This all means that Theta Deuteron is very largely (and our vanity says ably) represented upon the journalistic endeavors in the school. Brother Barclay, the future Wil liam Randolph Hearst, sat at the front desk in the Tfa.iiftcript office and produced a paper that was truly and thoroughly repi-esentative of the University life. Under his guidance the sheet attained a circulation never before thought possible for this school. Brother Jacoby served on the reportorial staff and although only a Freshman he has shown that the editorship cannot long dwell un der other roofs. Through sheer force of excelling ability the editorship of Le Bijou was once more brought to Fairbanks Lodge by Brother "Jack" Rees. He was chosen this spring, after in tensive try-out work, to head the staff for the coming year. It is no new thing to have the adminis Brother Barclay tration of the publication in the Chapter. This year Brother Mc Laughlin was business manager of the Year Book and by his able financing policies it was possible to put out a more elaborate book than ever before. Brother Kraft acted as fraternity editor, and Brother Meek as accountant. staff for the coming rounded out by The year is the presence of Brother Rogers and Pledge Brother Cowden, in the capacities of fra ternity and associate editors re spectively. The remaining publication, the Miuror, will have Brother Mc Laughlin for its guiding business genius next year. Brother Charles Gray will be on the business staff also. Brother "Bus" Gray, who has already shown marked ability as a humorous writer, was elected to the editorial staff earlier in the year, and is easily the most potential candidate for job three years hence. the big' Brother McLjiuKhiin \r\nPage / / Theta Deuteron Star HONOR COURT The Honor Court for the past year was headed by Brother Stewart, having- won the election in the Spring of 1923, by popular election of the Student Body. During- his administration the practice of ex pelling- students for violation of the Honor System, with one exception, was changed to the addition of hours required for graduation. As might be sup posed, the position held by Brother Stewart requires a great deal of tact and he discharged his -duties Hrother Stewart creditably and without the malice of any. -ibU. DEBATE Brother Thomas Reese "forcnsicked" for the Chapter the past winter. A serious illness in February prevented his participation in any contest, but the regret was more that of the coaching- staff than Brother Reese's, for in him they have a Br.yan and a Kant in one body. Brother Warren was captain of the Freshman Debate Team, and in its two contests they won unanimous decisions. Their opponent was the Varsity team of Heidelberg. MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS The Chapter maintains its former reputation for ability in song and other activities that deal with organized sound. Biothers Reese, Lytle and Barclay were the representatives on the Varsity Glee Club, while Brothers Loomis, Walker and Bleston were in the Choral Club. Brother Lytle acted as assistant manager of the Glee Club this yeai and due to the illness of the manager he had charge of the trip dur ing- Christmas vacation, through Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsyl vania. As a reward for his good services this year he has been made manager of the club for the coming- year. The Glee Club, however, did not monopolize the musically in clined. Brothers Smith, Hall, Warren and Dowler did their bit in making- the Band the best college outfit in the State. Phi Mu Alpha, the honorary musical fraternity has seen fit in rewarding- the meri torious, to gather Brother Warren to its fold, for his splendid work in this organization. \r\nPage / 2 Theta Deuteron Star Uk4Sk'.!r.^. • "••-•' ^ ' " 'PT^Qtr worrmr^ OW OILLE £iWE^I tWi\yn)iw HfiLt \r\nPage 13 Theta Deuteron Star SOCIAL Theta DEUTERON'S Social Calendar of the past year has been one of which no one could complain. Our Frosh seemed to be badly affected by the sting' of the social bee, for they started out immediately to sliow some of us old boys just how it was done. Needless to say, we of the aforementioned category were introduced to .«ome mighty fine yearlings of the fairer sex. One of the first affairs of the season consisted of an "open house" party after the first football game. This proved very interest ing and was followed by a number of the same sort during the rest of the season. We attemjited to take our preps in hand early in the year and give them the essential debut party of their college life. This occur red on the evening of November 2d. As was said before, our new lads showed good taste in choosing their partners. At Thanksgiving time we entertained a few guests with a fine turkey dinner just before going home for vacation. Our next big splurge was the Christmas Party, held on the eve ning of December Ifith. If you could have seen old Fairbanks Lodge all decked out in holiday attire, (with borro^ved evergreens) you would have been completely imbued with the spirit of the season, as were we. To add an old-fashioned touch to the affair, we had a large tree, beautifully decorated, and holding a gift for each one present. Following this was held the Annual Upper-Classmen Party, at which time were gathered together all of the old stand-bys and loyal supporters. Of course, the initiation banquet stands out as one of the bright spots of the year, when the newly initiated crashed through with some of their pet sayings which they had been conning for weeks past for this special occasion. We were also favored at this gathering '^vith the presence of our Field Secretarv, Brother Phil Lyon and Brother "Prexy" Hoffman. Brother Winfield Worline acted as symposiarch at this event, (and he had his Tux on too). Any of you who missed it can count yourselves very unfortunate. Early in March, Phi Gamma Delta displayed her hospitality to the sisters and sweethearts by giving them a dinner party at loo North Franklin Street. We had the pleasure of entertaining twenty-seven guests on this occasion. (Continued on page 15) \r\nTheta Deuteron Star Page 14 ALUMNI NOTES w ILLIAM B. STEWART is a partner in one of the largest law firms in the city of Cleveland,—Dustin, McKeehan, Merrick, Rider & Stewart. Fred Eckley, '09, is holding an important position with the Ohio Bell Telephone Company in Cleveland. Winfield ("Win") Worline is practicing law in Cleveland. He acted as symposiarch at the Initiation Banquet. Harry Barr, '12, is secretary of the Odevene Club, which has a membership of from fifty to seventy-five. This is the Cleveland or ganization of the Alumni of Ohio Wesleyan. When in Cleveland it would be well to take in the meetings of this club which holds weekly luncheons, as well as the regular weekly luncheons of the Fiji Grad uate Chapter in that city. Sam Blair, '99, the "Chapter Daddy," has been elected president of the new country club which has been organized by the University and towns-people. With Brother "Prexy" Hoffman as its originator. Brooks Gallegher, '08, its treasurer, and "Doug" Miller, of the faculty, a prominent member, the Odevene Country Club will almost be a Fiji organization. Allen H. Graham, '10, is with the Cleveland office of the McGrawHill Publishing Company. Ford Laning, '98, is the director of sales research of the White Motor Company of Cleveland. Ford is one of the most ardent en thusiasts in the Cleveland Graduate Chapter. "Bill" Crates, '19, is president of the O. W. U. Alumni Associa tion of Cox County. Brother Crates recently did the Chapter a great service in helping to rush two boys from his home town with the re sult that we now have two fine pledges from Findlay. "Billy" Byers, '00, is the manager of the Fern-Hall Hotel in Cleveland. Aubrey O. Bradley, '17, has received the DuPont de Nemours fel lowship in chemistry at Ohio State University. This is not only of great intrinsic value but is considered one of the greatest honors a chemist can receive. Brother Bradley is certainly to be congratulated. George Whitney, '97, Marysyille, has been very ill during the past winter and is still confined to his chair. Corwine Stevenson, '18, is studying law in the University of Chicago. Bi-other Lichliter was recently appointed to the pastorate of the Broad Street Congregational Church, Columbus, Ohio,—Washington Gladden's old Church. Brother Lichliter was selected by the Delaware school authorities to present the Commencement address for the grad uating high school class. Earl Smart, '98, Marion, Ohio, has been nominated as a candidate for the Board of Trustees of the University. We would greatly ap preciate any support the brothers may be able to give Brother Smart. Eagle Freshwater, '10, has I'ecently become the proud father of a fourth baby boy. June R'osebrook, '23, is studying medicine at the University of Cincinnati. "Chuck" Roudebush, '14, Columbus, Ohio, has been appointed chairman of the Alumni Committee in connection with the arrange ments for the commencement this month. This year the old custom of forming a procession and going to the Alumni Luncheon by classes will be re-established. \r\nPage 15 Thf.ta Deuteron Star ALUMNI NOTES—Continued "Mother" Hubbard, '23, has just finished his first year of teaching and coaching at Marion High School. He has to his credit a basket ball team which was the runner-up in the Central Ohio Tournament. John Rosebrnok, '18, is engaged in the advertising business in Cincinnati. Bon Hough, '9U, is in charge of the University's development program in Columbus. "Doug" Torrance, '21, is in the dry goods business in Marion, Ohio. Charles Brand, '94, Urbana, is a member of the House of Rep resentatives and is situated in 'Washington at this time. "Goldie" Gregg, '21, is attending the University of Detroit Medi cal School. Harold V. .Mexander, '14, is in the wholesale hay and grain busi ness at Marietta, Ohio. Irwin R. Boiler, '07, is professor of Bible, at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pcnna. H. P. Dole, '77, is the gas engineer for the Public Utilities Com mission of Ohio. Clarence Ferree, 'GO, is a professor in Bryn Mawr College, at Bryn Mawr, Penna. William H. Harvev, '87 is superintendent of schools at Buhl, Idaho. ... Oliver B. Jaynes, '19, is manager of the Tuscon Citizen at Tuscon, Arizona. Edward T. Lane, '13, is manager of the Whitaker Paper Com pany's branch at Richmond, Va. "Patty" LeSourd, '11, former section chief, is the pastor of the Ben Avon M. E. Church, Ben Avon, Penna., which is a suburb of Pittsburgh. Lloyd Merriman, '12, is editor of the publications of the Hoover Ruction Sweeper Company, Canton, Ohio, and has charge of the sales promotion of the same company. Robert Powers, '02, our next door neighbor, is cashier of the First National Bank of this >iry. SOCIAL—Continued from Page 13 During the football season Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon met in a gridiron contest. The loser was to entertain the win ner with a smoker. Due to unfortunate circumstances the Fijis came out with the small end of the score to their credit, so we paid our bet this spring. A great time was had by all, especially the Mah Jong playeis, and we all say, "Come again!" The Hotel Harding, Marion, Ohio, was the scene of our annual Rpiing Formal, on the eve of Spring vacation. Rathei^a new thing foi Theta Deuteron, but a most pleasant change, one enjoyed by all. Besides these more outstanding events, there were numerous Sunday dinner parties and a couple of hikes. Perhaps you have not been fortunate enough to have been pres ent at any of those affairs, but you still have another chance this year, and that is at the Annual Commencement Banquet, to be held on June 17th. Pack up all your troubles and come back to be with "the boys" again, to shake their hands, to recount the dear reminis cences and to once more sing, "I would rather be a Fiji." Remember, we are lool^ing for you, so mark that date on your calendar. \r\nTheta Deuteron Star Page 16 THE OLD AND THE NEW 1923-1924 "E" Kline Loomis "T" Harry Dowler "C Charles McLaughlin " I" Wilson Kraft "Eg" Murray Walker 1924-1925 "E" Murray Walker "T" Boynton Eddy "C Charles McLaughlin " 1 " Joseph Meek "Eg" James Lytle