The Wiji Fill ALPHA'S NEWSLETTER Washington, Penna., November, 1935 Vol. XXV No. 1 Alpha's 1935 Pledges at McMillan Cabin t Back Row, left to right—McCord, Moffat, Grobe, Logan, Osbourne. Middle Row—Strickler, Naylor, Hopkins, McCarrel, Schlaudt. Front Row—Munce, Brownfield, Jones, Thoma, Glas gow. THE RESULT OF RUSHING As a result of much work on the part of Brother William Allison and his rushing committee coupled with the excellent co operation of Alpha's alumni, we are happy to announce the pledge class of 1935. White stars are being worn by fifteen W. and J. men, twelve freshmen, three sopho mores, and two juniors. The new pledges have entered the field of extra-curricular activities to a great extent and records show that their scholarship is above the average. Active members of Alpha wish to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to all those alumni who made this excellent class possible. The fifteen neophytes are: Jerome Becker R. Naylor, Wheeling, W. Va.; Arch H. Logan, '38, brother of Brother John Logan, '36, and Brother George Logan, '30, Rochester, Min nesota; and the following freshmen: Charles M. Moffat, Ft. Wayne, Ind., brother of Brother James D. Moffat; Thomas Edward Munce, Harrisburg; James M. Mc Cord, Cincinnati; Ebenezer McClane McCar rel, Claysville, brother of Brother Robert L. McCarrel, '35; L. E. Glasgow, Jr., Cleve land; Edward H. Schlaudt, Hutchison, Kansas; Richard W. Brownfield, Erie; Max L. Hopkins, Wlieeling, brother of Pledge Brother Joseph Naylor; John Thoma, But ler; Arthur H. Grobe, Butler. HARD TIMES PARTY November 9th brings to light again that Jones, '37, of Hutchison, Kansas; Kenneth Dale Strickler; '37, of Uniontown; Alvan Donnan Osbourne, '36, of Pittsburgh; Joseph longed-for social event of the y.ear—when all formality is laid aside and every one Randolph Naylor, '38, son of Brother Joseph (Continued on Page 4) \r\nALPHA'S NEWSLETTER The Wiji Fiji Published four times during the school year by Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, at Washington and Jefferson College. Writing articles, collecting advertising, and carrying out the motto that "the paper must come out" we find Fiji members of the Red and Black staffs in the persons of Brothers Marshall, Wilder, and Preston, and Pledge Brothers McCord, Munce, and Grobe, Editor Brother Murdoch is editor of the Gam- JOHN H. MURDOCH III, '37 Assistants Cecil D. Williams, '30 gow, Henry Beeson, '37 Joseph I. Marshall, '37 Laird O. Miller, '37 Frank E. Doak, '38 John T. Logan T. Allison is that energetic Minnesotaii, president of our house, ,1. T. Logan, Among the services he performs for the school President member of Pi Delta Epsilon and Kera, Elder Treasurer in College Church, and Vice President of William C. Graham Recording Secretary Henry A. Jones Corresponding Secretary William Among the outstanding competitors in activities are: President of Student Council, Presi dent of Phi Tan Gamma, head cheer-leader, CHAPTER OFFICERS James D. Moffat holier and under his guiding hand are Piedge Brothers McCord, Munce, and Glas Historian the Classical Club. Members of Phi Tau Gamma are Brothers Graham, secretary of the society, and Henry Jones. Members in other honorary socie ties are Brothers Kiine, Phi Sigma; Beeson, Robertson, Logan, and Marshall are in Kera; Marshall, Graham, and Pledge Brother KENNEDY It is with deep regret that we an nounce the death of Brother John Mc Cartney Kennedy,'94, a trustee of the college and a loyal brother In Phi Gamma Delta. While practicing his vocation of law he still found time to devote to his Alma Mater and to the fraternity of which he was a loyal member. To the family and friends of Brother Kennedy we of Alpha chapter of Phi Gamma Delta extend deepest sym pathies. Strickler are in Pi Sigma Alpha. Beeson i.s also on the intra-mural council, and junior football manager, and a member of the Y. M. C. A, Brothers John Logan and Henry Jones are members of Crest. Marshall holds sway over meek freshmen as he sits on his throne in the capacity of junior judge of Freshman Court. The Moffat Debating Forum has attracted the attentions of Brothers Mead, Preston, and Pledge Brothers Munce, Schlaudt and Strickler, Pledge Brother Strickler also be longs to the Classical Club and the Y, M, C. A. He and Brother Bud Ficken are aUo Deacons of the College Church, Brothers Bill Ficken and Frank Doak hold the joint office of sophomore intra-mural manager. ACTIVITIES Alpha's men have rapidly wormed their way into the apple of opportunity on this campus by availing themselves of the ad vantages of extra curricular activities. The most popular of these, the Buskin Club, has attracted no less than 16 of our would-be thespians. These 16 are; Brothers Bud Ficken, Laird Miller, Marshall, Arnold, Dick Donaldson, File, Preston, Doak, Bill Alli son, Robertson, and Pledge Brothers Strickler, Schlaudt, McCord, Munce, Brownfield, Various other campus positions iilled by Phi Gams are members of the band— Brothers Bud Ficken and Bill Arnold, and Pledge Brother Arch Logan; representa tive "on the Pan-Hellenic Dance Committee. Brother Wiliiam Allison; basketball man ager, Brother Chuck Donaldson; and CheerLeader, Brother McKennan, A future starring halfback from our house is a reaiity in the form of Brother Truxal, former Greensburg High School star. Bill and Arch Logan. is just a sophomore, but has already proved Our representatives in another line of en tertainment, the College Glee Club and Choir are:. Brothers Kline, Arnold, File, Jones, and Pledge Brothers Strickler and And so with that versatility by which our house has always been characterized, we enter another year in the thick of the activi Thorn a. ties whirl. his ability in the field. \r\nALPHA'S NEWSLETTER RECENT GUESTS Alpha chapter during the last two months has played ho.-t to many returning alnmni. Many were present during our rushing season and others have returned to bid us ''hello". Three brothers from Beta Kappa Cdiapter at Colorado University were over night guests several weeks ago. Brother John W. Brandon. '02, stopped at the house recently. Among others. Al|)ha has entertained Brother Anderson, '12, C. E. Heffelfinger, and Ur. W hite—all members of the W. and J. faculty. W. B. Beeson, '99, father of Brother Henry Beeson has visited the house on several occasions recently. We of the active chapter wish to extend our invitation to other alnmni to test our hospitality. ALPHA EFFICIENCY CUP During the past year the brother who dis tinguished himself more than any one else in both fraternity affairs and college ac tivities was James Oliver Campbell Howard. "Jim" was president of the chapter in 193435. He was active on the Student Council and served on the Council on Interfraternity Relations. He was Class Day speaker in his Sophomore and Senior years. He also served two years on the staff of the Red and Black and Pandora, the two college publications at that time, and was a mem ber of Kera and the Greek Sw.ingout Com mittee, While here at W. and J. we all knew him as an "all-round Fiji." By the vote of the active chapter his name will be placed on the Alpha ICfriciency Cup as be ing the most valuable man to the chapter during the past year. THOSE WHO LEFT "Prorsum et Surstim" and so go Seniors on the ladder of achievement. our A. Law School. Leonard Clark helps in his own enterprise, the famous Clark Teaberry Gum Company, the gum with the mountain flavor. Jim Lambie, having completed his college course in three years, goes on to Michigan Law School to win laurels. All in all the men who so recently left their Fiji home and the halls of their Alma Mater have won honor for themselves and for Alpha of Phi Gamma DeltaCHAPTER NOTES We are sorry to announce that this year we must go on without two of our Sopho more brothers. Brother John Connell re mains in Jamestown. N. Y.,. where he has obtained a very good position. Brother Foster Meyer, W, and J,'s golf champion, also remained at his home town, Pittsburgh, where he is employed by his father while learning the business. The house entertained the Grove City cheer leaders when they were here a week ago for the game at College Field. This entertainment was proper considering that the two head cheer leaders for W. and J. are Pijis. The many brothers of our chapter who enjoyed the kind hospitality of the chapters at Penn State and Bucknell wish to express their appreciation of the same. Consider ing the size of the group making the trip to Lewisburg for the Bucknell-W. and J. foot ball game, we were fortunate in finding ac commodations at the beautiful Penn State chapter house on Friday night. Many of Gamma Phi's members were in Pittsburgh for the week end, thus making ample room for all of Alpha's Fijis. Brother Schmidt, class of '29 at the Uni versity of Pittsburgh, has recently accepted a position on the W. and J. faculty to fill the vacancy left by Dr. C, D. Dieter, head of the biology department. B. Williams obtained a coveted position with the Bethlehem Steel Company at Beth lehem, Pa., over thousands of keen com petitors. James O. C. Howard is in the HOMECOMING The date which has been set for the an employ of the Spaido Shirt Company— "They are cheaper because they last nual Homecoming and Founders' Day exer longer." Jim is sure to be sticcessfui if he end will be one of unusual activity on the campus and of particular interest to Fijis. The college has been fortunate in avail ing itself of the services of Samuel P. Bledsoe, President of the Atchison, Topeka keeps his boundless energy pointed right direction. Robert McCarrell is in the McClain Mining Company. good-natured personality makes him in the a boss Bud's a pal to his fellow workers and as a result his division is a lop-notcher. Frank Brown has become a student at Pitt Law School and claims much attention by his briliiant briefs. Harold Durie also is pointing toward a position at the Bar by winning liimself a place in the Harvard cises is the IGth of November. This week and Santa Fe R. R. Company. Mr. McClain of the Administration has gotten together a program containing many interesting and varied features. The program, as tentatively announced, is as follows: November 15, 1930—Homecomin.g-Found- \r\nALPHA'S NEWSLETTER ers' Day Exercises, Second Presbyterian Church. Samuel T. Bledsoe, speaker. Pre sentation of honorary degrees. 12:30—LUNCHEON AT THE FRATER NITY HOUSE. 2:00—Wooster College vs. W. and J. at College Field.(Reserved seats $1.14.) 6:00—"Washington and Jefferson Alumni Dinner at the George Washington Hotel. ($1.50 per cover. Ladies are invited.) 9:00—Alumni Dance in the Gymnasium ($.75 per couple). ALUMNI NEWS Brother James B. W. Murphy, '33, was married on October 5 to Miss Mary C. Mar tin of Washington, Pa. Brother Joseph L. Thistle, '30, was mar ried on August 30 to Miss Marion Johnson of Washington, Pa, Brother George Logan, '30, was best man at this wedding. Brother Hugh L. Ruffner, '36, and Mrs. Ruffner are pleased to announce the birth of a son, Thomas Warren. Brother Henry Hudson, ex-'36, was mar ried to Miss Virginia Martin of Greensburg, HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS The house has been well taken care of recently in more ways than one. With two dozen new chairs in the dining room the favorite Fiji pastime takes on a glorious new aspect, providing relaxation with a re freshing repast. Many new sets of dishes beautify the culinary efforts of our ef ficient the brothers. LOST ADDRESSES brothers will kindly send the same to the chapter: Harry E. Dawe, '18 John A. Harrison, '18 William R. Craig, '02 Clifton D. Hughes, '02 Paul C. Richards, '20 John W. Carpenter, ex-'28 Franklin D. Kerr, '70 Philip C. Collins, '24 Charles H. Guy, '19 Vincent P. Whelan, '00 Brother Carl Johnson, '33, is now teach ing and coaching at Ebensburg High School. Brother George Schaeffer, '33, is now working with the Pennsylvania railroad and Hugh A, M'cNamee, '17 is located at Wheeling. Brother Miller, '05, Purple Legionnaire, Smith N. Whitworth, '11, have just returned from England. With a new banner and the Any one having information as to the present addresses of any of the following law office of his own in Pittsburgh. Brother Foster Meyer, ex-'3S, is now work ing for his father. Brother Floyd Westbecker, '16, is now starting his second year as a coach at Greensburg High School. He used to teach there eight years ago. extensive a reality. bar examinations recently and now has a European trip. and fireplace improved that ideal "snug little nook by the fireside" may become more of pital in Boston. Brother Sonny Dom, '31, passed the state ter, Antoinette Tomlin Donnan. Brother Albert C. Troutman, '98, and Mrs. Troutman have recently returned from a records mettle and the good old Oriental breathes a sigh of relief. A new supply of pingpong balls has been purchased to insure the success of the tourney organized among Brother Allan Abrams, '10, of Waukesha, Wis., stopped recently at the chapter house. Brother George Logan, '30, recently be gan his internship at the Children's Hos Brother Benjamin Culler, '28, is Assist New sions in the living room. The new ash receivers have proved their on October 5th. ant Professor of French at Mohonk School in the Hudson River valley. Brother John Donnan, '31, and Mrs. Donnan have announced the birth of a daugh chef. repairs on the radio bring the brothers back to their gayety and lighthearted ses airs HARD TIME PARTY (Continued from Page 3) his troubles—the Hard-Times Party. This time, however, an innovation has been made in that we are holding the dance in connection with the Phi Kappa Psi frater nity. Owing to Phi Gamma Delta's long asso ciation with this fraternity on the W. and J. campus this dance is to be known as the Jefferson Duo-Hard Times Party. This dance will provide a good opportun ity for alumni to meet all the pledges and to greet the brothers while enjoying the mar velous dance music of Sid Dickler. The Elks Hall will be the scene of this hilarious good time. The chapter wishes to extend a cordial invitation to all hearts. alumni and Fiji sweet