'The -(ilpka A/ewi University of Michigan Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta ANN ARBOR, MARCH, 1938 New Series Vol. Ill Alpha Phi Chapter Initiates Eight Men On Sunday, Mar.14 THE ANNUAL PIG DINNER SET FOR SATURDAY, HAY 14 Phi Gam Honor Roll Following are listed the names of the brothers who have so gen erously contributed to the Bath room Fund. The goal of $4,000 is still a long way off. Fred 31. 3Dirble '15 Shirley 3V. Smith '97 Edmond 3Iadden '25 AT HOUSE Raymond C. Smith '20 Kenry E. Riggs On Sunday, March 14, eight neo phytes were introduced to the sec John 31. Omiond '89L rets No. 3 Chapter Must Have More Contributions For Bathroom Fund ONLY 10 PER CENT OF ALUMNI HAVE SENT IN THEIR CONTRIBUTION Jiiines F. Temple '33 The time when the chapter must begin work on the new bathrooms is drawing very close and the num Alpha chapter held its annual spring George 31. Da vison '03 ber of contributions from alumni initiation ceremonies. The new in Frank T. 3rcCorniick '15 Steven B. 3311son '15 K. 3V. Vance '16 T. Giistafson '21 of Phi Gamma Delta when itiates, who successfully survived their probation period and are now completely within the realm of Al pha Phi chapter, are as follows: 3raiiritz G. Anderson '41, Evanston, 111., who is enrolled in engi neering school. Saniiiel S. Bickford '39, Ann Ar bor, enrolled in the school of for estry and conservation. Robert H. Darden '41, Raton, New Mexico, lit school student. James J. Harrison '41, Masssillon, Joseph A. Riggs '22 A. K. Kraiise '22 W. B. Thoiii '15 Ralph T. Sayles '10 ask you for financial aid at such a Robert E. Driscoll '11 Donald D. Smith '04 Alfred P. Chambe '10 crucial time. Leland E. Phipps '08 Charles F. 3Ieyer 3Valter W. Calkins '15 Chas. 3V. Lewis, Jr.'22 Ohio, an engineering student. Edward A. King '41, Albany, N.Y., also studying engineering. H. 331Ilis Heidbreder '23 Foomian L. 3Iueller '27 James 31. Palmer '41, Cleveland, Ohio, enrolled in lit school. Benjamin Gower '22 F. C. Stevens '03 John G. Roberts '41, Chicago, 111., Charles B. Emery '25 Nelson A. Kellogg '04 also enrolled in lit school. Edward S. Trlpp '41, Allegan, Mich., another lit school student. We followed the precedent estab C. B. Hughes '14L 3V. Reed Orr '31 Clarence 3V. Hannon '15 lished last year of substituting a IVilliam A. Hart '14 concentrated work week for the traditional "hell week." To those of us in the chapter who have seen Lawrence G. Clayton '35 Stewart H. Hulse '25 Thomas E. Siinderland '28 "hell weeks" this new program seems to be a very drastic change. D. D. Algyer '29 John R. McFie, Jr. '14 Nevertheless, the work week seems Bill 31ullin '27 to wjork out well enough, and the Bill Harrison '21 change was necessary because of university formal regulations. initiation itself Only has carried through. the been or drive in inclement weather. Appreciate Any Amount Nevertheless, it is a known fact that the bathrooms of Alpha Phi chapter are in a disgraceful condi tion and something must be done about them. We are afraid that many of the brothers are holding back in sending their contribution, fearing that a small check would not be of much aid. If each brother in Alpha Phi chapter would contribute some small part, the worry of collecting $4,000, the amount necessary for the new changes, would be entirely over. Thus far only about 10 per cent of the alumni have come to our aid in this project. 33"ork Must Be Done This is in the form of an urgent request that all of our alumni get behind this drive and send in what ever amount their pocketbook can afford. Because of our present bath rooms the accommodations of "707" We are very anxious for all of are anything but inviting to the the brothers to return on this date. To Hold Pig Dinner brothers at the present, are com ing in very slowly. Perhaps many of the brothers have delayed sending in check be cause of the present business re cession and we of the undergrad uate chapter regret that we must new Freshmen each year. Living conditions and general ap It promises to be a great affair, a The third annual Norris Fig Din grand get-together, so leCs all make pearances of our house are of para ner will come later in the Spring, it a point to get to Ann Arbor, mount importance in making the and Saturday, May 14 has been set meet the new initiates and renew first impression which is the es aside for the gala occasion. The old times with classmates, room sence of successful rushing. There annual Pig Dinner offers the alum mates and cronies. fore, we plead, "Please, Fiji, we ni another opportunity to return It so happens that for this Pig need your help!" to Ann Arbor for a visit with the Dinner we will have Field Secre In the adjoining column you will chapter. We have scheduled the tary Bill Robb with us. The active find a complete list of the loyal dinner for late Spring in order that chapter has begun plans for an Fiji brothers who have already an it will be easier for the brothers other great celebration this Spring swered our plea. We sincerely hope to travel back to the old town once and we want to see yoii in Ann that the remainder of the brothers again and thus not have to travel Arbor on Saturday, May 14. (Continued on Page 3) \r\nPage Two THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS March, 1938 Questions from Goodenow Marb!e, Ernest Hughitt. Seated, second row: "Bunk" McCormick, Herb Jussen, "Dog" Knapp, Woddy Metcalf, Lyman, Nels Boice, Babe Fisher. Standing, third row: Clarence Hannon, Pat Crowe, "Snick" Fred erick, "Banty" Eckert, "Pip" Far ley, Bernie Fallon, Bill Hart, Hap Mercer, Jerry Madden, Paul Jen kins, Bill McCormick,"Gov" Hughes. •^Ij/aka J^hiji A/euti Published quarterly by Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 707 Oxford Road Ann Arbor, Michigan Editor Bill Crowe Assoc. Editor Stan Swinton My wife just forwarded your Jan uary issue of the Alpha Phiji (why not Fiji?) News to me down here in sunny San Antonio, Tex., where OFFICERS I am a few days on a business trip. Elmer Gedeon President Please allow me to compliment William Layhe Treasurer you on the way you "get up" the Hamilton Morris...Recording Sec'y paper. I think it's a real improve Robert Angley...Correspond. 'Secy ment, and I'm sure all of the alum Bill Crowe Historian ni who get it will endorse my approval lOO^r. More power to you. Elect New OflScers Alpha Phi chapter recently elect ed a new group of officers to take over the government of Phi Gamma Delta at Michigan. Elmer Gedeon '39, Cleveland, Ohio, was elected to the presidency of the chanter. Wil liam Layhe '39, Buffalo, Wyo., is the newly elected treasurer; Ham ilton F. Morris '39, Chicago, 111., is recording secretary; Robert Ang ley '39E, Marshall, Mich., is corre sponding secretary, and C. Willett Crowe '39E, Grand Rapids, Mich., is historian. All of the officers are new but the elected men are all I guess I'm the only Fiji who was initiated by two chapters at the same time—Chi Upsilon and Alpha Phi—back in the old days when Michigan and Chicago really had football teams, but I hold my thoughts of both chapters in my heart with great pride, and am al I helped pledge Carl Nissler, what's become of him? Haven't the La- top. come of Dick Cosset? He and Jack Scholarship Is Better Whitehead were great pals, but I have since learned that Jack has The chapter has pushed its schol passed away—he was a great boy! arship somewhat above its standing My eldest son, George I, is also a for the same semester of last year. Fiji. He went through the Univer Last year we ended above the all sity of Texas, Lit-Law, and is now men's average and above the ma in the legal department of the Hum jority of the other major fraterni ble Oil Co. in Houston, Tex. I have ties on the campus. We are quite another boy, 10 years old, and he proud of the chapter's scholarship is so anxious to grow up and be a attainments in the past two years Fiji he can hardly stand it. I hope and know it is a fine rushing point he will be! versity that our existence is justi fied for some reason other than so cial activities. C. Willett Crowe '39 E, newly elected historian and editor of the "Phiji News" for the coming year, was recently elected to Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineer Pledge New Man James R. Harrison '41 of Mem phis, Tennessee was pledged Alpha Phi chapter on March to 2, 1938. He is not to be confused with the James J. Harrison '41 of Mas- sillon, Ohio recently initiated by the chapter. The two Harrisons are not related. James R. (newly pledged) is enrolled in the lit school. « ERNEST F. T. HUGHITT '15E, 12 Cleveland PI., Buffalo, N. Y., a salesman for Buffalo Motors, Inc., 1245 Main, Buffalo, also sent in a list of names for the picture. The two lists were the same except for two particulars: Brother Hughitt did not give the men's first names, fifth man in the first row he incor rectly listed McFee. Neither of them were able to identify the end man on the left hand side of the first row, whose name is Spencer. * * * DONALD S. SMITH '29E, 2621 Clement St., Flint, Mich., is with the General Exchange Insurance Corp. (A General Motors unit) at 9-39 Union Industrial Bldg., Flint. Don married Sarah J. Goodale, a Delta Gamma alumna of Michigan in 1933. They have two children, David, 3V^, and Ross 1^. ^ « Notice has been received that the address of MILTON C. SMITH '35 is Newaygo, Mich., where it is be lieved that he is a high school teacher. He recently married Ellen Conover, a Delta Gamma alumna. * ^ « CHAPTER RECEIVES Keep sending me the Phiji News MANY NEW ADDRESSES —I appreciate it greatly, and all best wishes to the chapter—along with the brothers away. Fraternally, Earle A. Goodenow '09 * « Almost Perfect ing fraternity. $ ways interested in knowing about and instead of Truesdale for the the fellows—what they're doing, etc., etc.—that were my classmates and brothers in the old days. What has become of "Rocky" Haddon? Tell "Doc" Phipps to answer my letter. Where is Charlie Spooner? hard and diligent workers. We are Grange, 111., family of Fijis sent certain that they will be able to more in the recent years to wear keep pushing Alpha Phi toward the and honor the Purple? What's be in addition to proving to the Uni « Hughitt Missed Two * During the past few months the chapter has received a number of new addresses proving the fact that the Alpha Fiji brothers are con stantly on the move. Here are a few of the more recent address changes: Kenneth E. Morgaridge WILLIAM A. HART '14, 2301 N. '26 is at 5517 Kenmore Ave., Chi Grant Ave., Wilmington, Del., hos cago. Joseph H. Moore '13 is in sent in his list of names for the Berkley, Calif, at 2289 Vine St. unidentified chapter picture from Charles B. Lawton '17 lives in Lake Bluff, 111. Norman T. Harrington 1911-12 which appeared in the Jan uary issue of the Alpha Phiji News. receives mail at The Harrington Paint Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Walter Bill's list is as follows: Seated, first row, reading from R. Clayton '95 is in Chicago at 1144 left to right: first man (?), George W. 14th Place. Charles M. DrinkCaron, Mayo Hadden, Steve Wilson, j water '10 is also in Chicago at 9215 Steve Truesdale, Billy Thom, Fred I S. Marshfield Ave. \r\nMarch, 1938 Page Three THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS Ray B. Wiggins'11 Did You Guess Them Correctly? Dies of Pneumonia 'Tt ■ In Owosso, Mich. A- ■ m HELD HIGH POSITIONS WITH SEA'EKAL LAKGE Al'TO CONCEKNS It is with the greatest sorrow that the chapter announces the death of Ray B. Wiggins TIE, who died of pneumonia in the Memorial hospital at Owosso, Mich., on Jan uary 24, He was ill only five day.5, and blood transfusions were re sorted to in a last but futile attempt to save his life. Brother Wiggins, who would have been 51 January 28, is survived by four children, the oldest 14. His wife died in 1935. He studied for one year at Mich igan Agricultural School, now Mich igan State College, and for another Eoilowiiig are the names of the above pictured group of Fiji mem year at the University of Michigan, bers of 1911-12 and itreseiited to you in January for identiflciition. First after which he went to Boston to row: (left to riglit) Spencer, Caron, Haddcn, Wilson, Truesdale, Thom, .llarbie, Hughitt. Second row: JlcCormick, Jussen, Knapp, Aletciilf, Lywork for the Velie Motor Co. man, Iloice, Fislier. Tliird Row; Hannon, Crowe, Frederick, Eckert, Interested In Antos Farley, Faiion, Hart, Jlercer, Madden, Jenkins, McComiick and Hnghes. Both Brother Wiggins and his father were natural mechanics and became interested in the automobile iudustry when it was still in its infancy. The elder Wiggins was the first to drive an automobile from Detroit to Owosso, more than 30 years ago. During his life Wiggins held im May We Remind You— That the chapter is very anxions for each Fiji member to . iVIlXeS I WO ijpOrtS , send his contribution for the Elmer Gedeon '39, Alpha Phi new bathroom fund, whether it chapter's newly elected president be large or small it will be of Michigan's phenomenal hurd- great aid. (see page 1, column 3) decided to combine outdoor Remember the old house that holds so many pleasant memories of by-gone college days? track with baseball this Spring, af|.gj, consulting with Coaches Charlie jjoyt and Ray Fisher. That old house gave you many happy hours of delight while Gedeon's decision solves a dilemwhich has harried him for sev- his mother in 1927 he returned to you lived in it. Now that same "old house" is asking that you gral weeks, and which, because importance in his athletic Owosso to be with his aging par ents. Thirteen months ago he en give your contribution in order that the "run down parts" may scheme, had provoked more than a mtle campus interest, portant positions with several of the larger automobile concerns, in cluding General Motors, the Velie Co., and the Chrysler Corp. He had headquarters in Chicago and Bos ton. Shortly before the death of tered the employ of the Buick Motor Co. at Flint. Enlists in Air Coi-i)s be replaced. Will your name go Gedeon, Big Ten hurdles cham- on the Honor Roll in tbe next issue of The Alpha Phiji NewsJ pion indoors in his first year of competition and holder of Ameri- When America became involved in the World War, he went from Boston to the Texas border to con duct truck tests for the Army. Af ter finishing that work he returned to Boston and enlisted with — can record in the 70-yard and 75,vard high hurdles, had previously ChoLpter IVltlSt rlove ^ i •!. jL* Army. Upon the completion of several months of training in America and England, he was assigned to the might gain the advantages iviore i^ontrioutions of Ray Ptsher's baseball coaching the Royal Plying Corps of the British decided to forego track in order with an ultimate ambition of play- (Continued From Page 1) send in their check today, regard- iug professional ball, schedule which he has less of size, in order that we may w'orked out, and which has the full be able to have the work done this approval of both Fisher and track spring and place the house in A-1 203rd Camel Squadron, under the condition for rushing next fall. command of Canada's topflight aces. Start sending them in fellows— While at patrol duty with four oth let's give the Phi Gam mailman a er planes, Wiggins' ship was hit by real workout in the next few days! an enemy anti-aircraft gun and his The address: 707 Oxford Road. plane crashed into a shell hole. Have your name on the Honor Roll coach Charlie Hoyt, Gedeon will miss no Conference baseball games and will miss only the Penn Relays and the Ohio State dual meet in track. May 7 will in-ovide a full afteruoon for the big football end from Wiggins was not hurt and had soon crawled back to his own lines, Cleveland, as he will run against (Continued on Page 4) in the next "Phiji News." Illinois in a dual track meet and Return Your Questionnaire! then play baseball against Indiana, \r\nPage Four March, 1938 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS A/qwA An apology to KEN G. SMILES '26, whose name was omitted from last Spring's Alpha Phi directory^ whose address was listed after the name of Slyfield. Ken's address is 51 Skinner Bldg., Seattle, Wash. « ^ « N. BARNUM '22E, who filled out his questionnaire Dec. 9, 1935, but didn't mail it until February, 1938. Charlie is a special service engi neer with the Wisconsin Telephone Co., 722 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis. In 1930 he married Marguer ite M. Grossenback, from Milwau kee Downer college. The Barnums have two children, Thomas 6, and Jerusha S., 3^4. After May 1, 1938, Charlie's home will be at 1035 E. Ogden Ave., Milwaukee. if -4! NORMAN T. HARRINGTON '91, temporarily "lost," may be reached either at the Harrington Paint Co., Cleveland, Ohio, or at 2548 Euclid Blvd., Cleveland. « 4s * StoikatA P. HOWARD SERVATIUS, JR. Send Us NEWS! '24E is a salesman for the Allith- In the January issue of "The Alpha Phiji News" we asked that every alumnus join our repor- Prouty, Inc. located in Danville, Illinois. "Slab," wife and daughter, Betty—age 10, make their residence at 210 N. Center, Howell, Mich. torial staff. Believe it or not! writes CHARLES ig. Ifotit -(ilpka blue question attorney in Detroit and a member of the firm of Lightner, Crawford, Sweeny, Dodd & Toohy with busi ness offices located at 1601-13 Dime Bank Bldg. "Bugs" is married to Helen Beall and they have two of the brothers from whom we have not received such a blank. From the number of requests we have had asking that we print more "alumni news" it is appar ent that you get the greatest enjoyment out of reading this material. But in order to give you most of what you like best —it is necessary that you keep sending us more. So if you re ceived one of the blue question naire blanks with this issue, won't you sit down now, fill it out and retuni it to the chapter? Tell us where YOU are, what YOU'RE doing and any other the brothers. versity Athletic Association, has Bank Bldg., Albuquerque, N. M. Henry was married in 1934 to Rowena Shook (University of New Mex ico alumna and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority) and they have a 20-month-old son, Henry G. IV. Brother Coors was assistant Ray B. Wiggins *11 Dies of Pneumonia (Continued From Page Three) evading capture. Two distinct honors were shown U. S. Attorney from 1913 to 1920 him during his service. An appoint and served as member and presi dent of the University of New Mex ico Board of Regents from 1931 to 1935. He is also chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Albuquerque. 4s 4s ment making him a second lieuten children, George, Jr. and Frank, aged seven and five respectively. The Abbotts residence at make their Detroit 1086 Seyburn Ave. Bugs is a member of the Detroit Boat Club. 45 4: engaged as engineer for the Me chanical Heat & Cold, Inc. of De troit. "Hoi" was former business manager of the Michigan Daily, and a member of Michigamua, Tri angles, and Tail Beta Pi (engineer ing honorary). In 1935 Hoi mar ried Albertina Maslen (Michigan alumna and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi). Brother Mabley is the author of "How to Select and In stall Air Conditioning Systems." Mableys live at 2323 Yorkshire Rd., Birmingham, Mich. « 4s 4s JOHN M. STOKELY '34 writes from Berkeley, Calif, stating that he is employed as metallurgist for the Standard Oil Company of Cali fornia. John makes his residence at 1653 California St., Berkeley, and commutes to his business headquar home, at 417 N. Park St. ters located at the Materials Labor atory, Richmond, Calif. It was ^ ALBERT G. BOLDIZAR '33 who attended Michigan for one year as 4s T. HOLLISTER MABLEY '31E is ant and signed by George V, King of England, was always one of his most sacred possessions and still hangs on the wall of the Wiggins also during his service under Brit 4s 4$ naire blanks have come pouring director and treasurer of the Uni law offices at 702 First National 4s A. GEORGE ABBOTT '27L is an in—but there are still a number news that will be of interest to HENRY G. COORS '07L, former 4s Since that time a number of the 4s 4s ish colors that the then Prince of HENRY S. BOOTH '22 is presi Wales, now Duke of Windsor, in spected the airdrome in France dent of the Oakland Citizens League a pre-med student has his business where Wiggins was stationed and in Pontiac, Mich, and resides at offices at 11803 Buckeye Road, Thornlea, B'oomfield Hills, Mich, remained for "tea" with the offi Cleveland, Ohio. "Al" studied at cers, including Lieut. Wiggins. He with his w^fe and four children: Western Reserve University in Stephen, 12; David, 10: Cynthia, 5, was still flying with the 203rd Squadron when the Armistice went and Melinda, 3 months. Besides at St. Louis University School of "Scripps" above interests he is also into effect. Medicine. ^4s 45 ^ 4s After working a few years hi director of the Booth Investment JORDON CAWTHRA '37, former America, he went to England in the Co., and is a member of the Detroit Michigan wrestler, should be inter interests of the General Motors club. Orchard Lake Country club, and the Bloomfield Open Hunt. ested to know that Michigan won Corp. It was there he met and 1930-32 and then spent four years 4s 45 4s the Big-Ten Wrestling meet held in married Elizabeth Meighan in 1922. Medical student at Western Re Chicago the second week-end of Their first child, Jane was born in serve University is the occupation March. Indiana and Illinois placed England. From England he returned to of PETER ROWE '34, 1906 Forestsecond and third respectively. "Jordy" is test engineer for General Owosso. He was a member of the view Dr., Cleveland Hts., Ohio. In Motors Co. and mail reaches him at G.M. Mich. Proving Grounds, American Legion and Kappa Phi, 1934 he married Betty Geist, a Phi Milford, as well as of the Alpha Phi cha))- Kappa Zeta Reserve. ter of Phi Gamma Delta. alumna of Western