LAMBDA NU TODAY Vol. 5, No. 2 University of Nebraska December, 1952 Friendsliips Renewed At Pig Dinner The 1952 Pig Dinner, decided the ac tive chapter, should be an evening of tradition, of reminiscing, of renewing old friendships, and in addition should capture a little bright inspiration from successful Lambda Nu alumni. For these reasons, Rollin B. (Ike) Smith, newly elected Archon of the na tional fraternity, was to be guest speaker at the dinner November 15. More than 125 active members, pledges and alumni attended the Smorgasbord dinner at the Lincoln hotel after the Homecoming game with Minnesota. The chapter regrets the fact that, due to an attack of laryngitis. Smith was unable to attend. Stand-in for the eve ning was Murl Maupin Sr., North Platte attorney, who delivered an ad dress on the great ideals of the fra ternity. Oldest alum present was the one and only Doc Adams. Taking the prize for the alum traveling the farthest to attend was Frank Long of Buffalo, Wyoming. FIJIS COP TROPHIES The chapter intends to continue the policy of asking alumni who have Phi Gams copped two out of four trophies given in the 1952 Homecoming activities. Several weeks of careful planning and long hours of hard work paid off for the Cornhusker Fiiis in the two annual homecoming contests. The prizewinning Fiji float, mounted on a was built around the theme of an is hayrack, pulled by pledges. features traditions. The glory and solemnity ot the Bringing in the Pig Ceremony was witnessed in November by 29 new Fijis, pledges at Lambda Nu. brilliant color and artistry. The float consisted of a bamboo hut from which issued cries of the jungle and the Hawaiian War Chant. The other main feature of the float was a big black pot in which two Minnesota Gophers were cooked. "King" Bill Cannon sat supervising Eight Fijis Members of Scholastic Group Eight Fijis are members of Univer the entire process from his royal seat sity scholastic honoraries. Bill Cannon, sophomore; BiU Mel atop the hut. Swaying palms, discarded bones and painted drums completed the jungle scene. ville, junior; and Bill Holmquist and Con Woolwine, seniors; are members of To create an even more unusual Alpha Kappa Psi, business administra effect, thirty blackened Fijis dressed in grass skirts and armed with color ful shields and spears danced in the street around the float adding color and movement to the display. the float approached the judges tion honorary. Jack Shull and Don Larson belong to Phi Epsilon Kappa, national honor- ary for physical education students. natives^.^^ field of House Dscorat'ons, the Fijis placed third, again concen trating on the unusual. The theme, "Gobble the Gophers", was centered about a giant head of Coach Bill Glassford which completely Shull is secretary of the organization. Glenn Rosenquist is a member of Theta Nu, national pre-medical honor I stand, two "gophers" were pursued and killed by the natives, who then threw the bodies into the pot to be cooked with the other gophers. As an added Attraction, every traffic officer was honored by long solemn bows from the would replace the tap dancers and ma gicians, previously used as evening en This will not be a departure from this float the most unique in a parade generally speak to the group. This, they intend, tertainment. land. These two features alone made which made a name for themselves in the world of business or other pursmts, to ary and Jack James is affiliated with Kappa Psi, pharmacy group. covered the front of the house. At reg ular down intervals, a wire giant into "gofurters" Glassford's slid mouth Six Fijis in N Club N men at the University of Nebraska include six members of Phi Gamma which opened and closed at the proper Delta. time. They are; Jack Shull and Murray Backhaus, baseball; Wayne Handshy and Dick Goll, football; and Paul After the simulated chewing effect, the mouth opened and spewed forth Continued on Page 4 Grimm and Don Bedker, track. \r\nLAMBDA NU TODAY Fijis IVab l§!ports Honors Published quarterly by Lambda Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, University of Nebraska, 1425 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Dick Goll wound up his last year of varsity competition as a center. Goll strong '51 defense squad, and repeated Kirkendall placed third, Maupin fourth, and Ferguson seventh. Several last year. others won a number of matches before Shotputter Paul Grimm, who placed second in the Big 77 indoor meet last year and third in the Missouri Valley AAU, is out for indoor track, and is they finally were ousted from the tour lettered Editor John Elwell Assistant Editor... Dick Coffey Social Editor .... "Mom" Minier Alumni Advisor.... Leo Geier Photographer •. . Dan Robinson Staff; Bart Brown, Bill Cannon, Ted Cannon, Glenn Rosenquist, as a starter on Glassford's heavily counted on by track coach Ed Phil Patterson. Weir. Circulation of 1,000 to service men Fijis, members, alums and the top ten in intramural free throws as the Phi Gams captured fifth place. ney. In both opening games of the intra mural basketball season Fiji teams faced the ATO's. The A team lost a closely contested decision, while the Continued on Page 4 other chapters. ^dk. TioisiA. JPuL pjuLdJjdmt . . . By JOHN ELWELL Editor This year we have decided to start a file on the alumni which will be a great help to us at 1425 R. We are including a questionnaire with each copy of Lambda Nu. With the cooperation of its readers our plan should be a great During the past few weeks, I have had numerous inquiries from alumni wanting to know why the house didn't participate in the Kosmet Klub ShoW success. a this year. This file will enable us to carry on greater correspondence with the \ alumni. Some ad dresses which we are unable to find s h o u l d he con tained in the file. It is our aim to compile a First, the show was scheduled for November 20th, just four days after our biggest weekend of the_ year, Homecoming. We felt that with the building of the house decoration and participation in the Homecoming pa rade; we could not produce a show that would compare to shows of past directory of alumni in the near future. In order to years. Secondly, this year the chapter is a do this, we need aU the help that we can get. little short of upper classmen. Partici pation would The more infor mation that we re more will be. Don't lay these aside, but fill them out and send them to 1425 R. It gives me great pleasure to report previously unadvertised party which was given in order that we might laud the arrival of new Intra mural trophies for the trophy case. Shrimp was in order for the celebra tion to the amount of 75 pounds pre pared by the renowned gourmet. Brother Cherub Grimm. CAO President Wayne Handshy es corted the Honorary Commandant Joan Hanson under the sabers of the Saber Guard at the Military Ball Friday, De cember 5. "Bear" and Miss Hanson officially began the Ball with a waltz. This year the Ball was sponsored by the Air Force ROTC. Two gallons of shrimp sauce, 25 pounds of potato chips, 15 pounds of popcorn and other complimentary items accompanied the oversize ma Wayne was in charge of the fortieth annual Military Ball, which opened the University So cial season. The affair soon became "Bear" is Cadet Colonel this year, which is the highest position in the the site of a bull session, song fest, card sharks, story tellers, and phi losophers. Air Force ROTC. He is social chair man for the N-Club and was a stand out tackle on the 1950-'51 football Alumni were invited and many spent an enjoyable evening with us. Slowly but surely the shrimp disappeared along teams, winning two varsity letters, besides being a very popular figure rine morsels. with those who were more or less stuffed. But by the early morning court, I could happily say the occasion had been a great success, filled with Fiji smoke dreams, brotherhood and all of that which is in the mean show more work for the sopho ceive, the more com plete the directory a The Chapter did not enter the show for two reasons. needed to make a on the campus. freshman required for initia tion. Confronted with these two problems, the chapter decided to forego this year's show, in favor of an all out effort for a "bigger and better than ever'' production next year. The spirit and enthusiasm of the chapter was most gratifying as they undertook the task of building the house decoration and the float for the parade. Our efforts paid off, out tour trophies given in the home- the Fijis managed to ®°™Petition, take a first place in the pa- decorat"!^ In the house "Bear" is also very ac tive. He attended the 102nd Ekklesia T,T and is the Corresponding Secretary. The Fijis won the fraternity sec AMroxim°+ 1 with Minnesota. DledPpf? 155 alumni, actives, and tion of the intramural wrestling with one champion. Pledge Arnold Mor house internally strong, which in turn ton won four straight matches, three has made Phi Gamma Delta a by-word on the University campus. To all of you of the fraternity, it is time to say Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Perge! of them by pins, in winning the 145 John Elwell and classes, with the pos sibility of jeopardiz ing the freshmen in making an average lb. weight class. Pledges Bart Brown, Bill Gerber, Dan Robinson, and Jack Soder also placed and won points for the Fijis. Murl Maupin, and pledges Charles Ferguson and Bob Kirkendall placed in Annual Pig Dinner was held f ?enpw pm old t7mes following the Home- frue Fiji snirit to '"^'^dships and talk over Well, it appears as though another holiday season is upon us. With this m like and fo wish all of of New you a Merry Christmas the best Years! Fraternally yours, Ted Cannon \r\nLAMBDA NU TODAY dhunnL TlobiA. Don Hodder, BY "MOM" MINIER who is with Phillips back in civies. Army chow must not Lack of space forced us to carry over quite a bit of news which we're happy Petroleum Chemical Co. in New York have to include in this issue— City, spent a week in Lincoln with his mighty fit. His plans are indefinite as yet. BIRTHS A wire from Claude and Mary Wright announce the arrival Adele on November 1. of Maureen August 29 was the birth date of Constance Louise, daughter of the Tim Bates. Dr. George Larson and Polly are the very proud parents of young Peter George who arrived November 8th at pose of adding a few pounds. The Jim Goll family was in creased by two at Oct. 24. Charles Thomas and Sara focal point of interest in Tekamah. Flash! A daughter for the Partridges —Hope and Bob out in Alliance De cember 4. Name, Patricia Ann. PINNINGS Four informal engagements an nounced recently were: Marilyn Hamer to Jerry Koe and Peggy Wells to Clark Caley. Elinor Neilson of McCook is wearing Dan Wolkensdorfer's pin since Oct. and Jack Shull passed cigars announcing his pinning to June Hartzell of Topeka. We have one honest to goodness engagement: John Elwell and Mil dred Yeakley have finally really made up their minds. MARRIAGES Lt. Carter Iddings of the U. S. Ma rines was married in Blessed Sacra ment Church, Lincoln, the morning of Oct. 8 to Ann Gilligan. The young peo ple are temporarily located at La Jeune, N. Carolina. Gordon Jenkins and Nancy Law- ler took their vows in St. Teresa's church in Lincoln on Dec. 6 with the reception at Lincoln Country Club. Jo Ann Berry Scholarship, which was awarded on scholarship, extra curricular activi ties with a potential worth of $2,100 communication Herb. Lynn are a lovely healthy pair, the became Mrs. Jim Schleiger Dec. 15 in East Lincoln Chris tian Church, the reception later in church parlors. A long life and happiness for these newly established homes is our sin cere hope. ...... Making a new home in Lincoln are Mr and Mrs. Karl Loerch originally from Pierce, Nebraska, where he was assistant Cedar and Pierce County ex tension agent. He will succeed Earl Maxwell, extension forester for the state of Nebraska. Karl did his under graduate work in Nebr., got his degree in forestry in 1948 in Iowa, then re ceived his Masters in Botany and For estry from University of Minnesota in 1950. John M. Dierks, Nebraska City at torney, was appointed District Judge in the Second Judicial District suc ceeding the late Thomas E. Dunbar. looks Jack Houston makes Miami, Fla. his Miller wbo came to Lincoln the last of October to attend the funeral of his brother. Col. Reginald Miller of Falls Church, Va. Bob is Vice Presi Someone told us that Herb Grote Omaha he featured in the Oct. 12 World Her ald as winner of the Root-Tilden is football coach at Lexington, Nebr., and has two children, a son and daughter. Would like some first hand the Immanuel Hos for permanent home now and Grand father Dick reports that Jack is a vir tual slave to young Sam. Our sympathy goes out to Bob Bruce McMichael, with Boeing Air plane Co. of Seattle, is Research Phycologist in the Educational Unit, where engineers and draftsmen are trained. His wife is teaching and they are ap parently very happy. ing his stay at the hospital for the pur too bad chances for promotion are most prom ising. Jerry Matzke, who is studying at New York University Law School was annually, for three years. We predict a brilliant future for this young man. Lincoln General. The little man is prolong pital in mother and friends at the house the week of Oct. 17. Don likes his work and been A combination of the Minnesota and Pig Dinner was the incentive for some interesting and happy reunions. Frank Long of Buffalo, Wyo., who hasn't been back for several years, thoroughly en dent of the Ashley, Drew and North ern R.R. Co., and lives in Crossett, Arkansas. Harold Holmquist Sr. has completely recovered from an emergency operation performed the last of October. Don Field is grateful for Lambda Nu Today, and expresses his thanks on a picture card of his ship the "Ventura," where he is serving as Engine Cadet. Australia was their destination. Mary ell way ing and Word and Claude Wright out Mitch are doing weU in their farm sheep feeding project. came from Elmer Bauer, who is a Lt. Col. stationed in Korea, too late for our May issue. At the time, he had been there nine months, and of course anxious to get anywhere in the joyed every minute of his stay and so did we. The boys got plenty of laughs U.S.A. He is Senior Advisor to an ROK out of tales of his fraternity days. His Division Commander and son Denny, a West Point graduate, is of course, in the army. Come back often Frank. Was so good to have a few min utes with Lt. Warren Eisenhart who is at present stationed at Camp Car son, Colorado Springs. Warren is, as you recall, a West Point graduate. Bob and Marilyn Walters and their charming little daughters were in for the week-end festivities combined with a visit with the Bill Coffeys, Marilyn's parents who drove in from Rushville. Bob is a successful farmer located near Galesburg, 111. Great Day! Ed Bruere has com pleted his hitch in the army and is as such ad vises him on the tactical employment of his unit. At the time he was in the "Heartbreak Ridge" sector, rough and tough country. Wayne and Barbara Eisenhart are living in Lyman, Nebraska, where Wayne is enjoying working for The Great Western fieldman, Sugar Company and Barbara is as teaching. The Eisenhart's have contacted sev eral Fiji's, Jack Reece, Bill McCarty and Bill Ross, who are in their vi cinity. Jerry Johnston received his appoint ment to OCS and reported August 25th at Newport, R. I. He expects to be Continued on Page 4 \r\nLAMBDA NU TODAY Alumni Notes—From Page 3 there for four months then upon gradu ation promises us a visit. Saw Oliver De Wolf in June. At that time he was serving as press aid to Senator Richard B. Russell. His home is in Washington, D. C. Robert and James Chatt of Tekamah were two out of nine farmers pre sented with bronze plaques given to Nebraska winners of the Goodyear Soil Conservation Program. An additional award is an all expense trip to Wig wam Guest Ranch at Litchfield Park, Arizona, in December. Dr. George Larson and his wife Polly took time out to call on us re cently. George now is located in Lincoln, associated with Dr. Carveth and he tells me that he collects gall bladders, appendixes, tonsils or any Homecoming—From Page 1 piles of uneaten bones. All this action was accompanied by a record playing appropriate sound effects. Capitalizing on the large crowd at tracted by the display, the Fijis sold hot dogs, advertised as gofurters. Op erating from a colorful stand built in the driveway, Fijis circulated through the crowd, selling 500 go furters. The entire profit of $52.20 turned over to the polio fund. was were never in trouble as they handily trounced the Tau B teamers. Sophomore Murray Backhaus has Walt Stephenson who has been with United Air Lines in San Francisco since been named to Harry Good's basketball squad of 15. A former Millard star, Backhaus has been showing a great deal of improvement from his guard position. Backhaus is also a star per last February, has recently been trans former for the baseball team where he ferred to Omaha and is in the reserva lettered as a catcher last year. November 31 spelled the final day other troublesome piece of your anatomy. tion and passenger service department. IVIurl Mauser, who is farming near Big Springs, has a family consisting of two girls and a year old son. Murl told us that Jim Hensen lives in Den ver, has two sons, and is with Gates Rubber Company. for the freshmen footballers in the house. Quarterback Rex Fischer, halfback Leo Scherer, tackle Quin Anderson, and end Carl Backers hung up their cleats until spring practice, and frosh manager Fischer leading backfield contender both of fensively and defensively. Fiji Intramural football teams gained the playoffs before meeting defeat. The A team was defeated in the semifinals, while the B's were defeated in their openers. Ron Raitt gained all-star hon ors on the A team, while Murl Maupin was named on the B all-star team. Bert Lynn and Pledges Dan Robin son and Bob Kirkendall are out for varsity gymnastics. Pledge Joe Poyn- Sports—From Page 2 B's handed out his last towel. has been widely mentioned as one of the finest freshman prospects the Cornhuskers have this year, and a Charlie ter is out for freshman basketball. Pledge Arnold Morton is out for wrestling, and Pledge Fred Boucher is out for swimming to round out a well-rounded group of Fiji athletes. DECEASED Col. Reginald C. Miller died suddenly at his home in Falls Church, Va., Oct. 27 ending a promising career. He was connected with the office of the Army Judge Advocate General, where he had risen from the ranks after going in as a reserve officer in 1940. Beat Mae Renard Minier Please carry through the years to come The truths Christ came to say. And you will find within your hearts, Its Christmas, every day, ^.J^oiidui^ ^eadon to a.a of ' 6IS ON ^Tuijcaj •qaN 'uxoouTT aivd aovxsod; "s ' n •a^S'Td; '991' 'OSS DijU. "Woo. Wiinter " . - /'V f ^ vxaaa f VIAIIAIVO IHd • B>|SBjqa{si P XiisjaAiufi AVaox fiN vaaiNVT \r\nOUR OWN WHO'S WHO That your record in our dies will he complete Tlra queslioiiiiaire is enclosed onijr if you have never filled one out or if we have received a change of addr^ for you nnce you filled out the last one. (Kindly Fill Out and Return Immediately to the Fratomity House) Please print names and addresses. Name In foil Nickname Oecnpation Class.. Firm ( ) BusineaB Address Ci^ ( ) Residence Address City (Kindly ehrek prefemd mnlltng nddse8s> Years in sckool Course Degree.. Did yon attend any other College or Uniyersity? Where and in what years? If afllliate, where was yonr original chapter?... In what campus actirities did you take part?. What fraternity offices did you hold? 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