LAMBDA NU TODAY 13UJ 1 f - A R/l ft/I A I U-f "r A NOVEMBER, 1948 VOL. 1, NO. 6 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA National ^■11 iiHK' President PENFIELD MOWER Penfield Mower -n to Attend 50th Anniversary \r\nLAMBDA NU TODAY PIC DINNER 50th ANNIVERSARY Festivities Outline Huge Throng to Attend Feast lOOTH ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM Friday, November 19th Registration (Lincoln Hotel) 8:00-10:00 Saturday, November 20th. Registration (Lincoln Hotel) 9:00-12:00 Buffet Luncheon (House) 12:00 Football Game 2:00 Social Hour (Lincoln Hotel) Pig Dinner (Lincoln Hotel) Dinner for Wives (House) 5:00 6:30 6:30 Those of you who'll be in Lincoln Friday night be sure to drop up to the Lincoln Hotel. There'll be a chance for a little get together with your brothers as well as an opportunity to register for the Anniversary. Please inquire at the hotel desk for the room number. The one hundredth anniversary of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, the fiftieth anniversary of the Lambda Nu chapter, the annual Norris Pig Dinner, and the traditional rivalry of the annual PENFIELD MOWER Although the Pig Dinner marking the fiftieth anniversary of Lambda Nu this year will be attended by many noted persons, one of the most celebrated of them will be Penfield Mower, the new ly elected president of the national chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Mower attended Dartmouth University from which he was graduated in 1904 with B.A. and S-S.B. degrees. He is now one of Boston's leading investment lawyers. We hope you all can make the celebration and get to meet our distinguished guest, Penfield Mower. Missouri-Nebraska football game; all of these are to be celebrated by Nebraska Fijis, old and young, on Saturday, No vember 20, 1948. The fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta has grown from the Log Cabin at Old Jefferson College to the seventy-nine chapters which now exist. It also has matured from the immortal six mem bers to well over Forty three thousand brothers. The actual founding of Phi Gamma Delta took place on Saturday night, April 22, 1848. On October 18, 1898 the following five: George N. Porter, William B. Hunter, Arthur C. Pancoast, Floyd Van Valin, and Edward R. Harvey were granted the petition "To be k-.own as and styled The University of Nebraska Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta." In the past fifty years th.-; chapter has grown to well over 800 members. The history of the Norris Pig Dinner dates back to California University at. Berkeley in 1893, where a Fiji orator was criticizing two fraternities for ti cir monopoly of the local glee club during the year. A barrel was produced con taining a pig, to illustrate his point. Accidentally the barrel was upset and the pig got loose, only to be chased and later devoured by the Fijis. Frank Norris, ('95) California, thought that the feast was such a good idea that he declared that it be an annual affair. JI.M GOm-TlKY •JI.M MYERS DON BEOO.>t DON STRASHKIM We hope that you will be able to at tend this gala reunion with all of your brothers. FOOTBALL FLASH Football story of the day is that of the fighting Fijis representing the house "Your Friend and on the Husker line up in the Nebraska- Missouri game. In watching the game you will see such numerals as 38 worn by Jim Godfrey ('52). Jim started the U.C.L.A. game at tackle, and is ex pected to see plenty of action in the future. The proud wearer of number 52 is Jim "Squat" Myers ('45). Jim is a two year letterman and a triple Mine"Joe N»Martin CELEBRITIES GALORE Another celebrity to attend the fes tivities of the 50th anniversary is the late Golden Gloves Champion and exchief petty officer of the United State.s Navy, Joe N. Martin ('41). Joe noti threat man in the back-field combina tion. Don Strasheim ('52), number 56, is one of the roughest blocking backs on the Cornhusker team. Don Bloom ('51), who sports the number of 25, started the Notre Dame game. He has the honor of being the lightest man on the squad. Watch for these boys, they're your brothers. fied us that he will be able to attend this gala affair seeing that his tour of ,I0E JI.ARTI.N Lambda Nu Today, Phi Gamma Delta, a bi-monthly publication pub lished by the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Nu Chapter, Lin coln, Nebraska. Don Bloom ('51) Walter Stephenson ('51) Bob Duis rsi) Bruce McMichael ('50) John Gilligan ('52) Jim Cornish ('52) Mrs. Mae Minier Editor-in-Chief Asst. Editor Photography, Editor Both Feature Writers Rewrite Editor Society Editor the Kress stores has been tem porarily postponed. Gentleman Joe is one of Nebraska's most prominent socialists. He has consented to be on hand to open the milk bar at the Lin coln Hotel. Joe is the president of Lin coln's distinguished Dog and Hunt Club. Incidentally the Pendergast machine once rated "your friend and mine" Joe Martin as one of the outstanding pros pects for the fisticuff title. We hope you all have the opportunity to get around for the celebration and have a icgular gab-fest with a regular guy, Joe Martin. \r\nLAMBDA NU TODAY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY The day is drawing near for Lambda Nu's golden anniversary on the Univer sity of Nebr. campus. This is the week end of the 20th of Nov. which takes in A Word the Mo. vs. Nebr. game. We hope you all will be able to attend. Drop Jack Purple Legionnaire Palmer at 1425 R a line for ticket reser From Chuck vations and hotel accommodations as soon as possible. The following are brothers who have already given us the green light on this gala occasion. WHAT'S A FRATERNITY? A WORD FROM CHUCK What is a Fraternity? "A fraternity is an association of men, selected in their college days by democratic processes, because of their association arises a personal re lation which makes them unselfishly seek to advance one another in the art of curriculum, the culture and char acter which men acquire by contact with great personalities, or when ad mitted to pannership in great traditions" "A FRATERNITY, TOO, IS OF SUCH CHARACTER THAT AFTER MEN HAVE LEFT COLLEGE THEY DE LIGHT TO RENEW THEIR OWN YOUTH BY CONTINUED ASSOCIA TION WITH IT AND TO BRING THEIR RICHEST EXPERIENCES BACK TO THE YOUNGER GENERA TION IN PART PAYMENT OF THE DEBT WHICH THEY FEEL THEM SELVES TO OWE TO THE FRATERN ITY FOR WHAT IT GAVE THEM IN THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS." Newton D. Baker, Johns Hopkins '92, Washington and Lee '94. This definition of fraternity by Broth er Baker, who was Secretary of War during World War I seems to fairly well summarize our sentiments relative thereto. We of the undergraduate chapter appreciate that many of you alumni have many other organizational affiliations and are extremely busy. However, we feel that it is asking very little of our alumni to attend such functions as our approaching anniver Andersen, Ralf M. ('22); Atkens, Au burn H. ('23); Brain, John B. ('34); Brennan, Thomas J. ('21); Bridge, George D. ('15); Bridge, C. A. ('16); Burdic, Eugene W. ('31); Burke, Harold R. ('22); Cheek, W. H. ('0,8); Cram, Ivan ('43); Case, Ray ('26); Chatt, Orville ('17); Dewey, Jack ('40); Dierks, John ('23); Easter, Hal; Gilligan, Dr. John P. ('21); Guhl, Walt ('20); Hadley, Stuart S. ('19); Hill, R. W. ('16); Holmquist, H. M. ('21); Houston, Dick ('11); Hughes, Jack ('45); Hurtz, L. E. ('03); Houston, Jack ('32); James, Merlin L. ('44); Keays, Parke F. ('27); Koeneke, W. H. ('39); Kottoamann, Harold A. ('29); Korte, Bob ('46); McGeachin, W. R. ('02); McGeachin, Jim; Merritt, Geald ('22); Mastin Paul ('39); Matters, Tate ('08); Minier, Pat ('35); Nelson, Grove ('42); Nelson J. O. (19); Nutzman, Ned ('45); Nutzman. Dean E. ('42); O'Connor, Allen ('41); Olsen, Edward F. ('23); Palmer, Lloyd ('19); Parker, Harry T. ('03); Peterson, Harold ('23); Pollock, Don F. ('41); Reasoner, Robert ('17); Reed, Grant ('41); Rose, E. A. ('02); Scoular, R. M. ('26); Smith, R. B. ('22); Speice, B. E. ('22); Thomas, Clay ('14); Wilson, Earle B. ('II); Weir, Ernie ('45;; Wright, Claude ('42); Wright, W. D. ('28); Erb, Don ('48); McWilliams, Cloyd Charles ('07); Bauer, Elmer Henry, Maj. ('38); Thomas, Roily ('L); Proctor, P. W. ('18); Burke, H. R. ('22); Holmquist, Merwin ('23); Blish, J. M. ('II); Anderson, Harold ('45); Perry, C. G. ('II); Racely, Wilbur A. ('14). Lambda Nu sends best regards then, until November the twentieth, when we hope to see you all. Fraternally yours. Chuck Thoene, President. "WE NEED AND REQUEST YOUR SUPPORT"—"Just exactly what does this quotation imply," writes one very interested alumnus relative to my ar ticle in the last issue of Lambda Nu Today. Do we need and want money from our alumni? Do we desire furniture or equipment. Just - exactly what do we want, he inquires. Actually, all we want and need is just plain alumni interest, nothing more. The statement that he does attend the annual pig dinner and a couple of football games each year. This is the support to which I made reference, and the interest we expect of our busy alumni. Let me attempt to clearify my point. Last month we sent out six hundred letters to graduates of Lambda Nu who had relative to their attendance of this years anniversary pig dinner. We re ceived less than fifty replies to that letter. Five hundred and fifty alumni didn't evenhave the spirit or whatever you call it, to send us a negative ans wer. Last spring a questionnaire letter; he received five answers to the sevenhundred forms sent out. Maybe this complete disinterest is our fault; if so, let me know about it, and I will try to be of service to you. When in Lincoln for a visit, drop over to the house and say hello; should you have the time, eat a meal with us. You will always be welcome. We want you to know us here at 1425 "R" so that you will be interested and proud of your fraternity. Alumni Notes The young wives club met at the chapter house the evening of September You alumni are our men of experi ence! A house is really only as strong as its alumni interest—that's why I say "We need and request your support." 29th. Mrs. Marvin Robinson, President of function. To Al Where are the rest of you!!!! Adam, R. B. ('02); Aitken, William ('18); Arnold, Fred C. ('31); sary celebration. The initial response has been very encouraging, but how about you? Have you written Jack Palmer for reservation? If you have, fine; but if not, please give some con sideration to your attendance of this According Phi Gamma Mothers club was hostess Al O'Connor Purple Legionnaire. for the group the first meeting Oc tea in the near future honoring Fiji At the house a pin hanging was an nounced by Pat Heynen and Calvin mothers. Gloor on October 4. tober 4th. Plans were made for a Class Name Hometown Tickets . Room Comments If you plan on attending the November 20th Pig Dinner-50th Anniver.sai y celebration and haven't made reservations with us please inclose this Cjuestionnaire in an envelope and send lo Jack Palmer, 1425 R, Lincoln, Nebraska, immediately. \r\nLAMBDA NU TODAY Alumni News Summer just zizzed past but at in tervals took time off to drop wedding invitations, announcements of marriages and bassinet items into my mail box. My apologies for not recognizing some of them since they went to the chapter house; my instructions for forwarding having been ignored by the post office. The marriage of Alice Hertig to Tay lor Waldron ('36) occurred on Satur day, June 26 in Minneapolis. On July 6 at 4 o'clock in Grand Is land Kenneth Adams ('49) took Norma Yates as his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lindholm gave their daughter Mary Ellen to Donald Andrews ('49) in marriage on the 5th of September. The ceremony took place in the Trinity Methodist Church at This picture is what we, the active chapter, would like to see more of in the future. When you're in town drop in for a chat with the president or to see the new improvements on the house. After each football game we hold open house for your friends and you. Please drop in and see us. In the picture are (Right to left) Mrs. John Binning; Mr. John Binning ('45), ex-president; Bill Holmquist ('52); Mrs. A. C. Holm quist; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holmquist ('21); the latter being an ex-president of "The Nebraska Alumni Association, and Chuck Thoene ('46), present presi dent of the active chapter. Lincoln. Dr. John Hornberger ('46) chose as his bride Joan Hastings Holmquist of Omaha, Thursday September 9th was their wedding date. Phyllis Steinauer of Lincoln has been Mrs. Eldon Wise ('48) since July 31st. They were married in Holy Family This year at Nebraska will definitely have Fiji guidance. For the first time in history, two of the three editorships of the major publications fall into the Church at Lincoln. hands Betty Sherman and Tyler Vanderkolk ('49) made public their informal engagement at dinner on Monday, October 18th. There were eight stork flights that we know of. The Howard Mengshols ('44) took over William Scott on June 3rd. Nate and Elizabeth Eastman have a third son now. William Ralph East man almost an 8 pounder ,which moved in on tl^em the 4th of June. On a replica of a theatre ticket, Iva and John Hughes present their first production "Three's a Family" starring John Charles Hughes, Jr., Bryan Me morial Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, July 8, 1948. Robert Korte ('49) and wife are the parents of Kim Ellen since July 29th. Mr. and Mrs. James Wright ('46) of Mitchell, Nebraska, added Kathryn Ann to their family circle on August 3rd. Fiji's Dominate Publications Art Editor and then Managing Editor in his Junior year which was climaxed by his recent appointment. same Jerry is enrolled in teachers college and when he graduates will teach fraternity, and it has finally been done by two prominent Fijis. clude, President of the Junior Class, of two men from the At a meeting of the Pub Board Jerry Johnston ('49) was chosen as the new Editor of the '49 Cornhusker year book. Jerry started from scratch as a staff member while stationed with the Navy unit in his Freshman year. His first duty was head of the military section. The following year he was appointed Art. His other campus activities in Student Foundation, and member of Delta Phi Delta Art Honorary Society. Last semester Jack Shirmer, '46, was named by the Pub Board to edit the 1949 Corn Shucks which is the campus humor magazine. Since the magazine is in its infancy. Jack will have a big job ahead of him. He is enrolled in the school of journalism. His appointment came after a successful semester as September. He and his wife made a flying trip to Nebraska so had little managing editor of the magazine. Leo Geir ('50) has been named as Sports Editor of the "Cornhusker" and Bill Moorhouse, '49, and Bob Duis, '51, will handle the photography for both publications. Other appointments to the Corn Shucks staff are George Coupe ('51) and Walter Stephenson ('51). George claims the title of Asst. Business Mgr. and Walt is known as exchange time. editor. Nice to have Hugh Eisenhart drop in on us for a little visit the 1st week in October. Hugh is a very busy man and may 1 add successful attorney out in Cambridge, Nebraska. Speaking of Eisenharts we are not forgetting the all too brief call that Ki made in NiJLaaane vxaaa VJALHVD IHd p XjisjaAiujni Avaox nN vaawvT