* THETA DBUTBRON STAR * Ohio Wesleyan Universily, Delaware, Ohio Vol. 12 No. 2 MAY 24, 1961 'Mr. Phi Gamma Delta,' 'Scoop' Wilkinson, Dead The world of Phi Gamma Delta heard with heavy hearts Saturday, May 20, that beloved brother Cecil J. "Scoop" Wilkinson, '17, had died that morning. Brother Wilkinson, 66, succumbed Saturday in Wash ington, B.C., after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered Wed nesday. , I Funeral sei'vices were held for the long-time executive secretary of Phi Gamma Delta Tuesday at Washington's Metropolitan Memorial Church. Friends will be received this evening, 7-9 p.m. at the Bennett-Brown funeral home here in Delaware, with graveside services at Oak Grove Cemetery at 11 a.m. Thursday. It seems only fitting that Brother Wilkinson should rest finally in the town he came to love, near the Uni versity and fraternity to- which he meant so much. OWU Fiji It was in this, the town "Scoop" often called "the Ath ens Cecil James Wilkinson of the Mid-West," that By Charles B. Mills, '19 Phi Gamma Delta has lost a stalwart brother and a great benefactor. "Scoiop" Wilikin- son's contribution to his fra ternity cannot be counted in coins. He gave unstintingly of himself. His words, his wis dom and his devotion have bad few equals. Gamma Delta. We have never heard anyone else so designat ed and we question whether there has ever been one so deserving. He inspired undergraduates, acclaimed as well as prodded graduate brothers while en because of the efforts of this one, great man that the men Zerman of this chapter live in the beautiful house at 35 Williami Pays Tribute Drive, Wilkinson Lodge. Dr. Robert Montgomery, professor of religion and chairman of the Religion De partment here at Ohio Wes leyan, will officiate at Thurs day's graveside ceremonies. dearing himself to members of Brother Wilkinson was grad other fraternities who sought uated from OWU in 1917. Dur ma Delta began back in Del president of Pi Delta Epsilon, aware when in the fall of 1913 done more for the world of journalism Fijis than any man who ever wore our badge. While we are saddened by his death we al He was a member of Omicron the welfare of his fraternity became his personal responsi bility. Somehow it inspired him and he inspired it. No Our sincere sympathy goes dren whom "Scoop" adored. Fiji banners everywhere zine he made it the prize of should be at half mast in trib the ute to the greatest Phi Gam fraternity world. Many tunes we have refer red to "Scoop" as Mr. Phi Transcript honorary and society. of ali. Theta Deuteron is proud to have been his sponsor. Having visited 68 under graduate chapters in the last 21 months and at least a doz en graduate chapters, 1 am even honorary. ved in France until the end of World War 1. He was dec orated five times during his military service. Front-Line Editor While on the front lines he establjished and edited The Rainbow Reveille, determined by the American Legion Mag more aware many friends throughout of how "Scoop" had the continent, specifically in Phi Gamma Delta and generally in the fraternity world with his unique human relations qualities and unusual edi torial skills. He for 40 years has made Delta Kappa, men's leadership listed in Ohio's 166th Infan try Rainhcuw Division and ser difficult too the and his superb contribution to for him to undertake. After becoming editor of our maga was of Following graduation he en to Nell, to Virginia and to Gary and to the grandchil assignment tor so hail his accomplishments Phi Gamma Delta. By William S. Zerman Executive Secretary Monlgomery To Officiate ing his senior year he was edi For the following 48 years the Phi Gamma Delta maga zine in 1920 and in 1922 was named executive secretary of He held these posts until Aug. 1, 1959 when he became (Confinued on page 2) We mourn the loss of a brother who has doubtless he put on the White Star. No one has worn it with great er pride or affection. he edited East Pal toWn. He editor of the fraternity. his counsel and his friendship. "Scoop's" love for Phi Gam From 1919 to 1922 the Daily Leader in estine, O., his home had been appointed mond. Deuteron, Scoop was always most loyal, and it is largely To ^Stalwart BrotheT War- 1. first he donned the Black Dia To his own chapter, Theta ChiJ Pays Warm Tribute azine to have been the first soldiers' publication in World a great contrihution to thousands of Fijis yet to come who will never have t h e privilege of knowing him, hut through the Wil kinson Award Program (an award presented annually to the outstanding senior in all of Phi Gamma Delta) all that "Scoop" stoiod for and all that Phi Gamma Delta has meant to him will be perpetuated. \r\nTHETA DEUTERON STAR MAY 24. 1961 Dr. Manual Recalls Chapter President 'Scoop's' Greatness So By William A. Manual stalwart son of Ohio Wesleyan and Theta Deuteron has finished his long and distinguished career of serv ice. Cecil J. Wilkinson, as must each of us when the call comes, has joined that group of "Fratres Qui Fuerunt Sed Nunc Ad Astra." From the Thota chapter halls of Dauteron have gone many men, who have served Phi Gamma Delta at the na tional level with great distinc tion, but Brother Wilkinson towered above them all in the magnificent leadership he gave the fraternity for so was his many on that, in 1949, in spite of the fact that his energies and health were already taxed to the limit by his duties at the National Offices of Phi Gam ma Delta, he nevertheless ac cepted the responsibility for raising funds for our new chapter house, and carried the campaign to a successful con clusion. How appropriate it was, that Although Theta Deuteron rightly claimed him as her own. Brother Wilkinson was at home in every house which flew the Royal Purple banner of Phi Gamma Delta, and had a first name acquaintance with more Fijis, everywhere, than any other man our fraternity has ever produced. Many high and well deserv ed honors were heaped upon him, but his head was never turned, and he remained loyal to and proud of his Alma Ma ter and his oiwn chapter of the fraternity. Never was he hap pier than when he returned to the warm fellowship of bis pledge class at Theta Deuteron's Pig Dinners. By Charles Mills President, Theta Deuteron It is with deepest regret that Theta Deuteron must acknowledge the passing of the Fiji who has served Phi Gamma Delta and this, his own chapter, for so many meaningful years. "Scoop's" contributions to this chapter can never be m.eacured and will certainly never be surpassed. He has ternity will carry on throughout the years to come. He, more than any one man, has shown rmdergraduates that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for coUege days alone." 'Air. Phi Gam'... (Continued from page 1) a consultant for the fraternity for one year. He officially re tired Sept. 30, 1960. At that time, the fraternity gave him high honors during the 112th when this new home was dedi lived a life of dedication to cated in 1955, it was christen ed Wilkinson Lodge, and how Theta Gamma Delta and to the en "Wilkinson" Ekklesia in Wash pleased and touched he was tire fraternity world. ington, and conferred a gold medal upon him for "disting at that ceremony, for, in his olwn words he was "a senti mentalist." years. own. Honors ^Scoop^ loyalty and devotion to Theta Deuter Past Purple Legionnaire Another great It is comforting to know that Brother Wilkinson is return Deuteron, to Phi We are reverently proud that our house bears his name. We can only hope that Wilkinson Lodge wUl always be the symbol of the esteem in which we hold this man who has meant so' ing to Delaware, to sleep be neath the trees on the gentle slopes of the Oak Hills, within much to the sound of the Chapel bell of his Alma Mater, and close We know that OVtr. Phi Gamma Delta can never be by the last resting places of replaced, but hope that the dedication and spirit which he has instilled in this fra two of Theta Deuteron's aU time greats, whom he knew and loved so well, in his yes teryears: William Fraser Mc Dowell, distinguished Bishop us. uished to youth ate editor of Journal of Home Building, Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Mrs. William W. Swanson, Carmi, 111., and his mother, Mrs. Anne Wilkinson, East Palestine, O. of the Methodist Church and Theta Peuteroa Star first editor of "the Magazine," and Benjamin L. McElroy, be Published during Ihe school year by the Theta Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, Ohio Wesleyan University, Dela loved professor at Ohio Wes ware, Ohio. leyan during undergraduate years. "And now he belongs to the ages." CHAPTER OFFICERS CHARLES MILLS, President DAVID WEINGART, Rec. Sec. MONROE SEIBERLING, Treasurer RAY ESCH, Historian RICHARD PENRY, Corresponding Sec. THETA DEUTERON STAR Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 35 Williams Drive Delaware, Ohio Bulk Rate Form 3547 Requested service through the American college fraternity." Surviving with Mrs. Wilkin son are a son, Gary, OWU graduate of 1951, now associ