0 (Bmtxnm ^ aJr- ^lte> no^iAli ^iji DELTA XI CHAPTEH OF PHI GAMMA DELTA UniT«nity of California Volume 73, Number 3 Berkeley, California December, 1959 WILLIAM SOLOMON '53 HONORED BY DELTA XI AT DECEMBER BANQUET "Presented to Bill Solomon '53 by Delta Xi pf Phi Gamma Delta in recognit ion of his devoted Ipyalty to the chapter and the fraternity," is the inscription on the plaque presented to Bill at a banquet held on December 8th. Bill came to Delta Xi from Stockton in 1949 and was initiated February 26, 1950, Although a member of'the Class of '53, Bill could not bring, himself to leave the house until 1955, During his six years in the house he served as house manager for two and a half years and was president one year,* Upon completing his six year curriculurn in 1955, Bill accepted a position vl'ith California Packing Corp oration, . , ' From 1955 to 1958 he served as Purple Legionnaire - a position which Jie re gretfully gave up when Cal Pack transferred him to Santa Clara, The distance between Santa Clara and Berkeley prohibited his weekly visits, but Bill continued in interest in Delta Xi and extended his assistance to ineiude Lambda Sigma at Stanford, He served on our Board of Chapter Advisers since the l?oard's reorgan ization in 1959 and was always on hand for a meeting. Bill frequently dropped by just to visit with the brothers and has attended every initiation ^incje 1955, When not on his job at Cal Pack or at the house. Bill could be found at home gamesduring the football season and when duck season opens he's hunting in the delta lands around Stockton, Bill just recently received a promotion and has been made Operations Super intendent of the Phillippine Packing Corporation, a subsidiary of California Pack ing Corporation, The undergraduates extend their congratulations, but will be sorry to see Bill leave. He leaves with his wife, Jean (Cal-Alpha Phi) and two children, Williarri,'Jr., 3, and John, 1, for the Philippines on January 2nd, The Solomons will be living on a golf course so Bill will be able to p\irsue a favorite sport, ' „ Thus, jn his honor a banquet was held. Besides Bill hnd"his wife, a nximber of local alumni were present. The undergraduate members of Delta Xi extend their thanks to Bill for all he has done for therri;and wish him,: the best of lucki^in'^j^is new position, DELTA XI TRUMPET BLOWING CHEF GAINS CAMPUS WIDE RENOWN At a lull in a home football game, there was a blast from the cheering section ...the head yell leader was so delighted that he call the gentleman down front and ever since lie's been a regular part of the hijinxs at the football games. Thus, (continued, next page) \r\nTHS NORRIS Fin Page 2 TRUMPET BLOWING CHEF - continued Harry Hart, our new chef has made a name for himself at Cal, Harry is a Louis Armstrong-type gentleman who singlehandely rejuvenated the rooting section by playing a jazzy trumpet fight call, "I just walked into the game, sat in the cheering section, got up and played," Harry states, Harry came to us from the Phi Gam house at Williams College, Williamstown, Mass, In fact he was chef there for 20 plus years, A Williams tradition, Harry had to give up is his making milk punch in a bathtub on the lawn on Sunday morn ings - not because he fears the administration but because people out here have a different cure, Harry performed at the Big Game and practically blasted Stanford off the field, Harry will be around for other sports events and has promised his notes above high C will echo near and far. An Alumnus Personality: GEORGE GIBBS '95 HAS ACHIEVED MANY GOALS If one were to ask GEORGE GIBBS '95, if there had ever been a time in his life that was a.high point, we feel sure that he would reply "I always feel that way,' In December,1900, George left San Francisco to go to Chicago to learn more about the making of steel. Equipped with the necessary knowledge he was sent to Milwaukee to open a sales office. In 1914 he started his own business and btiilt up the largest steel warehouse in Wisconsin, After 55 years of steel, he sold out and 9f retired, George and his wife, opened a clubhouse for underpriviledged boys in a very poor district and spent two nites a week there for years. The venture was a great success and many of those youths have become good citizens and in turn have helped other lads. There are other activities that George has enjoyed thru the years -- for 11 years he managed the Wisconsin State Tennis Tournament and two of those years he was the >ylilwaukee champion. Bowling, golf, fishing, hiking and bicycle riding complete the list. During the years in Milwaukee he has been active in the Episcopal Church and taught a boys bible class for 12 years. Yes, George has had an interesting and active life. He and his wife have been together for 54 years and now live in a beautiful home on the shores of Lake Mich igan, The home covers two acres of splendid variety of trees and many flowers. The Gibb's continue to travel and have traveled considerably in the past. They spend their winters in California. George and his wife reside at 7228 N, Beach Drive, Fox Point, Milwaukee, 12, NEV/S FROM YOUR FIJI BROTHERS HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE An executive assistant and with the Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in Southern California is BRUCE FOWLER '55, "Tweety" lives at 889 N, Chester, Pasadena, GARNISS H. CURTIS '42, is here in Berkeley and associate professor of Geology at Cal, "Curt" and his wife, Dorette (Cal-Tri-Delt) make their home at 10 St. James Court, Orinda, HENRY H, KILP^iTRICK '31, is a partner in the law firm of Kilpatrick & Pererson in Vallejo. "Hank" is active in community affairs and has held such offices as president of the Vallejo Lions Club, president of Solano County Bar Association and president of the Silverado Area Boy Scouts of America, He is also a member of the Green Valley country club. He and his wife, Mary, have two daughters, Sandra, 19, (A Cal-T.ri-Delt) and Mildred, 18, The family address is 131 El Camino Real, \r\nTHE NORRIS FIJI Page 3 NEWS FROM YOUR FIJI BROTHERS HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE **Thanks for sending the Norris Fiji," writes JOHN H, ALLINGTON '52. "Up until now I've been hard to find, having been in the service in the East and going to medical school, I finished interning this year and am working (specialty train ing) at U.C. Medical Center, I hope to attend all the alumni activities and when I have more time would like to participate in hoiise advisory affairs. If there are any boys in pre-med who would like to get together with me and discuss any of the aspects of medicine, drop me a line and I'd be happy to come over," Jack and his wife, Pamela (Gal-Gamma Phi) and their two children, Karen, 3, and Steven, 1 l/Z, live at 1607 Holloway, San Francisco, LEROY P, HUNT '14 has retired from the U,S, Marines with the rank of General, Roy belongs to the Bohemian Club and Marines Memorial Club and has various real estate interests. He and his wife. Hazel (Gal-Gamma Phi) make their home at 1805 White Cak Drive in Menlo park. Their son is a Lt, Col, in ftte Marines, From a recent class, EDMUND G, GILDERSLEEVS '57 informs us that he is a teacher and coach at Vacaville Union High School, "Bug" is single and lives at 1118 El Centro, Oakland, ASA W. COLLINS '22 has his dental offices in La Jolla, "Ace" and his wife live at 8387 Pasco del Ocaso, His wife, Kathleen, is a Cal-Tri Delt, GEORGE W,SKINNER '39 is with the Leo J, Meyberg Co,, in San Franciscc^ the distributor for RCA Victor records, George is in the sales department. Prior to his joining the Meyberg Co,, he was with Life ^/^agazine, He and his wife, Patricia, have two sons, George IV, 16, and Michael, 13, The family residence is 7 Fuente Ave„ San Francisco, Minister of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Lodi is WARD MURRAY '47, Ward went from Cal to Princeton Theological Seminary where he received his minister ial education. The family reside at 1000 S, Crescent Ave,, and there are four children, Carol, 9, Mark, 7, Morna, 4, and Al, 2, His wife, Ruth, went to Cal and is an ADII, District sales representative and with Crown Zellerbach Corporation is JOHN D, VOHS '51, Jack lives and works in Dallas, Texas - his home address is llOlO Lipp- itt Ave, He and his wife, Sharla (Cal-Alpha Gam) have three children, Karen, 6, John,.4, and Mary 1 l/2, W, H, MC LALLEN '27 is president of the Capilano Timber Co,, Ltd, in Vancouver, "Mc" has been with the firm (shingle manufacturers) for 34 years, Wendy and Frances are grown - W,H,, Jr., and Vicky are at home. The address is 3851 Pine Crescent, As far as special honois--"undistinguished, yet evidently durable," writes J, BROOKS PALMER '92, "Brooksie" retired from law in 1916 and from his last position in 1952, He and Anita live at 2256 Stammer St„ Berkeley, THE NORRIS FIJI is published by Delta Xi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the Iftiiversity of California for alumni and friends. News and changes of add ress should be sent to Phi Gamma Delta, Alumni Records Officer, 2 490 Chann- ing Way, Berkeley 4, Darryl Henley '61, HISTORIAN and Alumni Relations Officer UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Dan Guggenheim '60, San Francisco RECORDING SECRETARY: William Purcell '61, San Anselmo HOUSE MANAGER: Charles Seaver '61, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Gerald Bogue Fresno '61, Menlo Park