RARITAN FIJI FIJI ISLAND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. WEEKEND BRETT SONG CONTEST WINNERS 1954 Alumnus New Legionnarie "Each chapter has a Legionnaire, usually an alumnus residing in the vicinity, who keeps in constant touch with events in the chapter. He bridges the space between . . . the alumni and the general fraternity officers on one hand and the undergraduate chapter on the other." This quotation from Phi Gamma Delta's pledge manual, while merely giving a general description of an ideal Purple Legionnaire, is really a very accurate view of Nu Beta's new chapter adviser. Brother Wilson J. An drews. Originally from Cincinnati, WUs comes to us from Scotch Plains High School in New Jersey, where he gradu ated in 1950 as valedictorian of his class. Rutgers University remembers Wils as a math major and charter member of Pi Mu Epsilon (honorary mathematics fraternity), as an active two-year representative to IFC, and as Station Manager of WRSU. FIJIS WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR On Friday, April 3, Phi Gamma Delta once again came out on top in the annual Brett Song Contest. This triumph marked the fifth consecutive year that we have won the contest. Howard, Bauer Awarded Plaques It was also the ninth time in the last ten years that we accomplshed this, our last defeat coming at the hands of Zeta Beta Tan in 1954. The Fijis started rehearsing the second week in February in order to get a jump on the other houses. The songs selected to be sung were "The The E. Clifford Pangburn Award, given annually to that brother who best exemplifies the ideals and princi ples of Phi Gamma Delta, was awarded this year to John Bauer. Also nominated were the past year's presi dent and treasurer. Bill Austin and Pilgrim's Chorus" from "Tannhauser," by Richard Wagner, and "The Rutgers Prayer" by Parker Daggett. Brother Ed Scott. The Kramer Award went to John Bauer, the past President of the Rutgers Glee Club, directed, and ar the house's intramural sports program. ranged these songs. In addition, Don Lehman accompanied "The Pilgrim's Anthony. Chorus" on the organ. After the preliminaries which were held in Kirkpatrick Chapel on April 1, the competition was narrowed down to Phi Gamma Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Zeta Beta Tau, and when the Dick Howard. This is brother given to the who contributes the most to Also tabbed were Ed Scott and Bill In his two and a half years with Nu Beta, John was the possessor of three of the most demanding and thankless jobs a brother can hold. Last year as house committee chairman he did much to improve the looks of the house and to keep it in repair. This year he was valuable on the cabinet as cor responding secretary and also held final contest was held on Friday, Phi Gam was declared the winner. On the same Friday night, WRSU broadcast the contest on tape three the offices of steward and song com times for those who could not hear it in person. Also, repeat performances proved the kitchen by adding needed cabinets and rearranging the waiting s.ystem as well as reorganizing the by the Fijis were held at the Pig Din ner for the benefit of the Alumni, and at the Parent's Tea. BAG. mittee chairman. As steward he im kitchen's finances to remove ineffi(Continued on Page Six) WILS ANDREWS Nu Beta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta cannot forget Wils as an under graduate either. He served as treas urer as a junior, and as president in his senior year. His name is engraved on the Pangburn Award, and he re ceived the Foundation Award, given to the senior having done most for the house during his four years as an un dergraduate. (Continued on Page Four) \r\nPAGE TWO RARITAN FIJI FIJIS AGAIN LEAD CAMPUS RARITAN FIJI NU BETA of PHI GAMMA DELTA 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, N. J. Editor-in-Chief— CARL MANN Assistant to the Editor— JIM VAN ORDEN Photographer— FRED LANGE March is not a quiet month on the Rutgers campus and what doesn't hap pen in March will happen in the months of April and May. I am refer ring in particular to elections, house and campus, but other odds and ends such as Greek Week and sports and alumni reunions and term papers could be included. This past March, Nu Beta once again maintained her traditional stature in Editorial RUTGERS EXPANSION AND NU BETA From a recent AIFC meeting has come a surprising piece of news which is of great significance to all brothers of Nu Beta of Phi Gamma Delta. Its importance to both the university and us is inexorable. The AIFC has disclosed that loans, from the federal government to aid college housing, not to exceed $250,000, are available to any and all fraterni ties on the Rutgers campus. Speaking in general terms, because that is as far as the plans have been formulated, the relocation of all fraternity houses would be at University Heights. It has been suggested that all houses would have 2 acres of landscaped ground, with adjacent tennis courts and hand ball courts. The houses would be con structed on a master plan (for econom ical reasons) with perhaps slight fa cade differences to retain individuality. In addition, the living and dining fa cilities would be separate from the studying and sleeping quarters, though incorporated within the same struc ture. The extent to which a particular fraternity would be able to furnish its house, and to allocate the money spent for additional luxuries would depend upon the amount of money they could raise and the amount they would have to borrow. As presently proposed, how ever, this is the extent of restriction by the university. Of course more de tails will be forthcoming, but these are the surface ideas. To Nu Beta, this is the vision of a long-sought goal; a new house, com plete with " all the trimmings." It was stated at the AIFC meeting that it is conceivable for this year's Freshman Class to spend their senior year at the Heights! The advantages of being on the ground floor of such a move are many. Some are the opportunity of choosing a better site, the relief of having breathing room and of being isolated from both the built-up city area and the university proper, the prestige of possessing a tailor-made house with adequate facilities, and the smaller expense of paying taxes on the building and not the grounds, which will be university-owned. Because of the value tied up in our campus politics with the aid of sev eral of her more gregarious members. Tom Weber did his usual fine job in winning the presidency of the Class of '60 for the fourth straight year. The class presidents also serve on student council and Tom has been elected to treasurer of that organization. As may be guessed by now, Tom is more or less the wonder boy of '60. He comes from St. Mary's, West Virginia and has been doing a creditable job since his arrival as class president, student council representative, president building fund, we as a chapter would them, but to convey the general feel ings that these are not substantial enough to cause concern, we, the un- took fourth out of 55 schools in the nation at the Cherry Blossom Festival competition in Washington, D. C. Sam Mudie was selected as a student council representative by the class of '62. Sam is from Eddington, Pennsyl vania and is a mechanical engineering major. In addition to his intelligence and personality, Sam is one of Rut gers outstanding freshman athletes. He has contributed heavily to the football, basketball, and lacrosse squads, as well as being one of the spark plugs on the highly successful pledge bas ketball team. CAB. Florida Fun (?) of Crown and Scroll (junior class honor society), on varsity 150 pound football and crew, while maintaining a high A small (but potent) contingent of Fijis were among the 20,000 college students to invade the area of Ft. "B" average scholastically. Another member of the class of '60 has been very busy since coming to Lauderdale in sunny Florida during spring vacation. Bill Hargett did a little swimming, fishing, and tennis Rutgers. Jim Van Orden, from Sugar playing at Palm Beach, where he stayed with his family. Bill's major problem was finding a moment of rest from all the girls in the local area. Jim Sierk did the only decent thing and split his time between Ft. Lauder Loaf, New York, has paced the way for the rest of the brothers who have tried to match a heavy academic and activities load successfully. Jim has worked well in the house and has con tributed heavily to both the campus radio station, WRSU and the Scarlet Letter, our yearbook, as a junior editor in charge of sports. In recognition of dale and Palm Beach with Bill. Word has it that during a late evening party he pledged two freshmen for the chap ter at Wisconsin. Bruce Barth and A1 his outstanding contributions to these Van Heuvelen had a motel room near two organzations, he was elected to the second highest position on both. Ft. Lauderdale. This This was the first time such a com bination has been achieved in a num ber of years here. Jim is now the pro gram director of WRSU and the as sistant to the editor of the Scarlet Letter. motel was the site of some fine parties early in the week until the management threatened to evict them unless they quieted the noise at night time. To get an idea of the activities in an average day, we'll run through a typical agenda. Rise bright and early As program director, Jim creates at noon and head for the ice box for the "sound" of the station. Everything on the air is ultimately his responsi a can of beer to clear up any hang over. Then one could either go to an afternoon cocktail party or else pro ceed to the beach. The cocktail party was sort of a primer for that evening. If your choice was the beach, you would lay in the sun and broil slowly. So both the beach and the cocktail bility. The task of assistant to the edi tor includes indoctrinating the new staff in yearbook procedure and acting as a liaison between the editor and the staff. The sophomore class has also con tributed two fine men to the campus scene. Paul Benke, a native of Belvi- dere, N. J., served his class as secre tary-treasurer last year and was elected class president in March. A bio-sci major, Paul is contributing a fine average to the house as well as his activities. Paul played football last fall. Ken luso, another fine Fiji from Scotch Plains, N. J., rounds out the '61 picture with his election to the present house, coupled with the alumni be among the first fraternities to move. And in so doing, certain disadvantages could be expected. Not to enumerate yearbook as junior sports editor (Van Orden's old post). Ken is also serving on Scarlet Key, Rutgers' honorary host society. In addition. Ken is a second year man on Queen's Quard, the AFROTC drill team which recently dergraduates at Rutgers would like to express our hope, that as this proposed program takes shape and approaches reality, our alumni will back our AIFC representative, and our chapter, and its building program, both morally and financially. CM. party raised your temperature a little. That evening there were dog races, Jai-Alai, or all kinds of parties which terminated anywhere from two to five a. m. For beach excitement, there was a real three ring circus like the after noon one group was doing the limbo to the accompaniment of bongo drums, one group listening to a sermon by a priest, and a third group watching a young fellow being loaded into an am bulance. (He collapsed because of the heat, liquor, and late hours). So, if you want to be broke, ex- austed, and behind for the last half of the semester following next spring vacation, go to Florida. The four of us will see you there. AVH. \r\nRARITAN FIJI PAGE THREE NU BETA LOSES OUTSTANDING GRADUATING CLASS D'ARIES AUSTIN SCOTT Even if Bill's name didn't begin with an A, he would still be the logical School of Theology, after which he will enter the ministry of the Methodist senior Church. to lead off this article. Last year's president of Nu Beta, William Jay Hunton is getting set to move Austin was aiso selected to Ail-Ameri off to Boston where he will study at can football honors by the A.P. Rather than run through all the honors Bill collected in his undergraduate days, the Eastern Nazerene College; his aim being to add D.D. after his name. Jay wanted at one time to be a doctor, but after four years of football, he has decided to be a perennial patient in stead. However Jay is still very much interested in medicine (ah, nursing, suffice it to say that Swilly hasn't had it too rough. As for his future after he leaves the Fiji house, well, there have been all sorts of rumors. One rumor says that he will be playing profes sional football for the Washington Red that is). Bill Anthony is, like many of the seniors, undecided about what he wUl be doing after graduation. Bill wants skins; another reports that he wiil be opening a haberdashery in Arizona. The rumor that we think has the most valdity (but even Biil isn't quite sure) is that he will journey to Washington, to go into sales, but the Army just HUNTON D. C. to play some more football; but not with the Washington Redskins. Rather, he just might be playing for the Boiling Air Force team come this fall (Hey, Bill, would you mind scor ing against the Quantico Marines for us?). Someone who is very sure of what he will be doing when he graduates is life ahead of him, but we'll bet that once he gets to Fort Monmouth he'll be too close to a certain girl to come out of the two years unattached. John Bauer, the only true intellect of the class, has been accepted at N.Y.U. to do graduate study in Eng lish. John also has his military obliga tion coming up, but he managed to get Mike D'Aries. Mike is leaving the 23rd of February for the U. S. Army Ai'mor School at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The only thing Mike isn't sure of is whether Reggie (his pinmate) will be a better companion in the kitchen than Beulah has been this past year. Edward P. Scott can already be seen dreaming of the warm sunny ciimate of Texas. Scotty plans to attend S.M.U. BAUER might enter into the picture (and "Ant" loves to sleep 'till noon). Nugent Sharp has his future all mapped out for himself. Nuge will be working on engineering sales for Ingersoll-Rand at Painted Post, New York, after he graduates in June. On the 23rd of February, however, Nuge wiil head for Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, the U. S. Army Signal Corps School. Nuge has two years of Army SHARP (Continued on Page Four) HOWARD BRUNQUEUL \r\nPAGE FOUR RARITAN FIJI and Johnson, a position which he holds at the pres,ent. Wils now resides at 85 Easton Avenue, and currently KELLER WRESTLING OURS The Nu Beta Fijis took another step toward the coveted Keller Trophy, symbol of campus intramural suprem acy, this past March 16-20 when the house wrestling team put on a great effort and captured the intramural wrestling championship with an amaz ing total of 52 points, as opposed to 26 serves the Alumni Association as its treasurer. So much for the past. Wil's main interests are music and reading. He has built his own stereophonic highfidelity points compiled by the second place house. This came as a great surprise to almost everyone, but a breakdown of the facts will show that this really was a house effort, and not limited the tournament, filling 6 weight classes. The house gained a total of 24 points on pins, at 1 point per fall; here alone we were 7 points ahead of the second place Betas. Bruce Cassella, Mike D'Aries, Nuge Sharp, Johnny Del Corio, Ken luso. Bob Clark, and Dick Howard. But it was the new names who appeared on the scene which really made the dif ference. Barry Schoder, Steve Hall, Bob Sabota, and Jack Oarlock all add ed points to the house total. Barry took the 130 pound championship in great style, Steve took the 177 pound crown with little effort, and Bob Sa bota captured the heavyweight crown by the flip of a coin (he was wrestling Bob Clark for the championship.) Clarkie never was lucky at flipping coins, anyway. Thus another stride has been taken toward the campus intra mural trophy, led again by the un derclassmen. The seniors will not be missed too much on the athletic field next year, for the underclassmen have been showing the way all year long, in every sport. In wrestling, the house increased its overall lead in the trophy race to 20 points, the Sammies having gained nothing, and the Lamb Chops only having gained 1 point. So, going into the last stretch we have a good lead, and strong representatives in the spring sports of track, softball and golf. Switching from campus sports to intrrcollegiate sports, this writer can be ji'st as proud of his Nu Beta brothers, for members of this house did very well in the Eastern championships, in both swimming and wrestling. Bob Fenstermaker did a great job at the ECAC championships held at N.Y.U., taking a second in the 440 yard free style, third in the 220 yard freestyle, and a fifth in the individual medley. "Fensty" has been a consistent point getter for the Scarlet varsity for the past 2 seasons, holding school records in the 150 and 200 yard individual medleys. Two freshmen did a fine job in the freshmen wrestling easterns held at West Point, N. Y. Richie Janish, Union, N. J. took a first in the 130 pound class, winning his final by a STEVE HALL, 177 lb. intra mural champ these boys promise to be future stars for Rutgers, and we of Nu Beta are proud of them. DAH. SENIOR CLASS (Continued from Page Three) a two-year delay. Even John, though, has been recently suffering from Senioritis. Lately he has been dividing his time between the Coop and writing a new Rutgers song. Dick Howard also goes into the Army as a second lieutenant when he graduates; only Dick is actually going into the infantry (how did this hap pen!) He goes in October for six months, and plans to enter some sort of sales upon release. same without "the Brunc" to at R.U. he became so fond of his R.O.T.C. uniform that he just might try on another. Now that our kidding of the seniors is over, let us truthfully say that Nu Beta won't be the same next year without them—but then, neither will the places that they are going! JVO. LEGIONNAIRE and refinement of several areas of operation within the undergraduate chapter. These include the pledge training program, the treasurer's ac counting procedures, and the compila tion and preservation of chapter ar chives. HANK EVANS The chapter is sad to see the end of the eight-year reign of Brother Henry Evans as Purple Legionnaire. A Fiji from Syracuse ('38), a decorated veteran pilot of World War 11, a life long educator and presently Associate Director of Admissions at Rutgers, and best of all, a good friend, "Hank" has unselfishly helped our chapter when ever possible. His resignation this year marks the end, "officially" only. (Continued from Page One) After his graduation from Rutgers in 1954, Wilson took a position as an THH. accountant trainee with Johnson and Johnson, and also began his service as an alumni officer—secretary of Nu Flash! Beta Alumni Association. Interrupted by a service hitch, Wils spent two years doing intelligence work for the Department of Defense, in Washing KELLER TROPHY ton, D. C. Here he received training Richie's closest buddy, took a second in the 137 pound division, having been somewhat hampered by a shoulder separation during the finals. Both of a fellow Fiji at the installation of the Michigan State Chapter. For the future, Wilson's main con cerns are the planning and construc tion of a new fraternity house within the near future, and the improvement bring down the house with his pantomimes of Spike Jones records. As for his specific plans for the future. Bob has finally realized that he will never re place Prof. Chiardi in the English De partment; but during his years here in Bellmore, N. Y., his There has been method to our mad Billy of enhances ness in leaving Bob Brunquell to last. The poet of the class is finally leav ing! All kidding aside, the Saturday night parties aren't going to be the score of 2-1 in the last 14 seconds. Klenert which 9th when his brother Tom will become to a talented few. A total of 23 entered The roster had some of the old fam iliar names in Nu Beta athletics: system excellent record collection, and he is an avid reader of contemporary drama a;-d of good science fiction. Wils is aLo a member of the Ophir Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, in East Orange. He is looking forward to May the intricacies of electronic com puters, and upon his emergence from the Air Force, 1st. Lt. Andrews be came Mr. Andrews, Senior Electronic Data Processing Analyst for Johnson WON BY PHI GAMMA DELTA \r\nRARITAN Journalism Head FIJI PAGE FIVE ALUMNI OWL Since last issue, the ol' owl has been most pleased to have heard from many Fijis, both those of years past and those of recent vintage. Largely through a postcard questionnaire, we secured various and sundry infor mation which we shall now pass on to readers of the Alumni Owl. 1912—MCailler, J. P.^—Retired from the N. J. Power and Light in 1955; since then has been kept busy on the lawn, and with a 225 foot driveway to shovel snow off, it must be quite large. Perhaps the leisure life is getting the best of him, for there is a note that Readers Digests are being consumed for the third time. Mailler, J. W.—Recently visited Fiji headquarters in Washington and visits the Phi Gam Club when in N.Y.C. Now has 3 grandchildren to take up his retirement time. Allen, H. M.—Passed away. Huber, H. F.—Having retired from the faculty of Rutgers after 35 years service, Mr. Huber is presently Superintendent of Georgian Court College in Lakewood, N. J. Woodward, C. R.—Unquestionably the most complete answer received at the Fiji Hut came from Dr. Woodward, who retired in 1958 as President of Rhode Island University and holds the title of President Emeritus. Last year he was president of the R. I. United Fund. We will not attempt a complete bibliography of Dr. Woodward, but in passing we note he has amassed 9 honorary degrees, holds member ship in 17 honorary and fraternal societies and clubs, wrote 7 books FREDRICK E. MERWIN In 1940 Rutgers secured the services of Dr. Frederick E. Merwin for the position of Director and Professor of the School of Journalism. Since that time Dr. Merwin has contributed sig nificantly to journalism at Rutgers. Among other things, he has colla'rorated with another Fiji to write a book entitled The Newspaper and Society which was published in 1942. The cam pus has also provided him with an op portunity to observe and participate in another of his life-long interests, Phi Gamma Delta. He is known to alumni by his regular attendence at the Norris Pig Dinner and lo the undergradu ates by his close work with students. The combination of journalism and Phi Gamma Delta was the source of an interesting and rewarding college experience at Ohio Wesleyan. Dr. Mer win was rushed by Theta Deuteron in his home town of East Palestine, Ohio. A family friend influenced him (and four of his brothers) to accept the white star and eventually to earn the and made untold contributions to magazines, is associated with 26 church and community activities, and is listed in Who's Who In New England, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in America, Leaders in Education, American Men of Science, and Presidents of American Colleges and Universities 1916—Colville, C. J.—It's great to be retired and live in West Palm Beach, Florida. 1917—Summerill, J. F—Dr. Summerill is still pathologist for the hospital at Tuxedo, N. Y. and is a member of the faculty at Fairleigh Dick inson University Dental School in Teaneck, N. J. Sends word of high praise for Mr. Wallbank, with whom he was well acquainted while on the faculty at the University of Colorado Mental School of Medi cine. Woodward, W. S.—Presently retired after 36 years in automotive en gineering for United States Rubber Co.; enjoying photography and oil painting. 191g Bowman, D. H.—Nu Beta's first president is Assistant Headmaster of the McBurney School in N.Y.C. Moore, F. D.—In Kailu, Hawaii we find a weekend sailboat racer who retired from General Motors Overseas Operations of N. Y. after 38 years of foreign and domestic service. 1921 Burhans, E. U.—Presently postmaster at Saugerties, N. Y., Mr. Burhans was Chief Probation Officer of Ulster County for 14 years. Has been past post and county commander of the American Legion, and past master. Masonic Lodge. . . Cruser, V. I.—Still working for Bell Telephone Labs., Inc., designing Bell System equipment and radio and radar equipment for Uncle Sam. black diamond. The friend was Cecil J. Wilkinson whom Dr. Merwin calls 1922—Black, L. M.—Elected to State Board of Agriculture for a 4 year term. "a great recruiter for the fraternity." Since pledging in 1925, Dr. Merwin has 1925—Lipman, L. H.—President of Corrugated Adhesive and Combiner Con had a "strong attachment to the fra ternity which has lasted to the present day." At the 1927 Ekklisia, Fred Mer win attended as delegate from Theta Deuteron and in his senior year he was editor of the college newspaper. The Transcript. These two experiences are among his favorite recollections of college days. Dr. Merwin enjoys comparing the life and activities in the Theta Deu teron of his day with the Nu Beta of today. Fraternities at Ohio Wesleyan enjoy the advantage of the relationship which always exists between sorority Continues with the turkey farm in Stockton. sultants, Inc., of New Brunswick. 1926—MacKnlght, R. G.—Recently promoted to President of Peoples Bank of Hawthorne, N. J., and is President of the Passaic County Bankers .A.ssoci3tion 1927 Harris, W. W.—Division manager of Harshaw Chemicals of Cleveland and V. P. and Director of Kentucky Color and Chemical Co. in Louis- Ludwig, E. C.—Executive Vice-President of Bogota Savings and Loan Association and serves on the Board of Governors of New Jersey Savings and Loan League. With $$ in his eyes, Mr. assessor of Bogota and President of the Bergen County Assesso McKiimey" C. H.—Buyer of textiles for U. S. Rubber Co., Mr. Mcantly spends some time singing, as he is director and second bass of Kinney is President of the New Jersey Theater League and aPPa^" and fraternity groups on a coed cam pus. Weekends there were always filled with social activity and he recalls many pleasant experiences in this a male quartet and was president of the Mendelssohn Glee Plainfield. He claims his only daughter, a juvenile delmque lighter vein. Dr. Merwin was espe of Public Health by the American Academy of Sanitary Engineers. cially fond of Sunday dinners at his chapter where they "rolled out the carpet" for guests and faculty. The richness of his fraternity experience (Continued on Page Eight) Regional Engineer. Brothers VanDerwerker and Harris play golf to he marrying a Lehigh Reformatory student. „ i-. - VanDenverker, R. J.—Was recently quahfied as ^s®^'\ng&eers Works out of the Chicago Regional Office (covering 111., Ind., Mich., wr.c Tnd (Dhio) of the U. S. Public Health Service as Assistant gether when their paths cross. (Continued on Page Six) \r\nPAGE SIX RARITAN FIJI ALUMNI OWL (Continued from Page Five) 1928—Gammons, W. C.—A successful realtor in South Bend, Ind., Mr. Gam mons is a past president of the Indiana Real Estate Association and currently president of St. Joseph County Planning Commission, and the Indiana Chapter of American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. 1929—Bilderback, W. P.—Became lacrosse coach effective this year of the Naval Academy, which defeated Rutgers during spring vacation. Lindgren, N.—Is now an Assistant Trust Officer of the First Na tional City Trust Co. of N.Y.C. Sends word that R. Mann ('28) and he ran into each other in Phoenix, Ariz. 1930—Ahlgren, J. A.—Managing Attorney in the Law Division of Metro politan Life Insurance in N.Y.C. Passes on that both his daughters married Cornell football players and his son is "maybe Rutgers Class of 1967—with luck." 1931—Beams, A. S.—Sends word via the postcard that he is an engineer with RCA in charge of Eastern sales of industrial automation prod ucts. This new section "marries" mechanics and electronics to control, gage, and move parts through various manufacturing processes. 1932—Walsh, M. W.—Working out of Jacksonville, Fla., as manager of the planning division of Prudential Life Insurance Co. His hobby is still music; directs a barbershop chorus and recently constructed a "real hi-fi." Lehmann, H. G.—Son Kenneth received his novice license at age 11; followed by earning his General Amateur Radio License at 13. Holds a technical license (WIMEE) and has contacted Brazil, Africa, Sweden, and Germany to name a few. Daughter will enter UConn this Fall. Mr. Lehmann is a patent agent and construction engineer in Bridge port, Conn. 1933—Curtin, E. G.—Continues as Associate Dean of Men here on campus. Dean has acquired a most distinguished mustache. Spends his sum mers teaching Nu Beta Fijis the art of water skiing on Toms River. Lipman, D. H.—Stopped by one day last month to say hello. Con tinues as V.P. and Director of Stein, Hall and Co., New Brunswick. Lipman, E, V.—IVith brothers L. H. and D. H., attended the father and son smoker. A member of the New Brunswick Recreation Com mission, he grows cranberries for Ocean Spray Co. Williamson, E.—Effective the first of the year, Mr. Williamson be came Real Estate Officer of the Dry Dock Savings Bank in N.Y.C. Bilderback, E. J.—In his twenty-first year of dentistry after graduat ing from Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons. 1935—Mason, J. C.—After deciphering the handwriting, we learn that he is still with Cook-Waite Labs., Inc., and presently presides as presi dent of the Ellicottville (N.Y.) Chamber of Commerce. Wagner, E. L.—Reigns supreme of the E. L. Wagner Co. in Darien, Conn., is director of the Fairfield County Trust Co. and a representa tive to the town government as well as V.P. of the National Swim ming Pool Institute. To help kill the salary, two of his four children are at Hobart College and Bucknell University, respectively. Stiegmaii^ Austin Present Program Over 40 alums and their sons joined the undergrads at a Father and Son Football Smoker, held March 14, here at the house. Starting after dinner, the event fea tured Fiji All-Star Bill Austin and Rut gers football coach John Stiegman. Brother Bill gave a resume of the past season, introduced the other Fijis who played on the team this year, then introduced Coach Stiegman. Coach Stiegman brought his movie projector and the films from the Princeton game, so we were treated to a review of the RU romp that oc curred last fall. Coach Stiegman picked out key plays, running the film back each time to pick out fine points normally missed while watching a game from the stands. Coach Stiegman's comments were most enlighten ing to the older fellows who knew and appreciated football, and the younger guests highly enjoyed it when the movies ran backwards! Coach Stieg man then previewed the prospects for next season, citing one of our new brothers, Dick Webb, as a possible re placement for Bill Austin. Following a question period, the ac tion moved downstairs where a keg of beer, and for the younger set, a case of cokes, was on tap. Talk and re unions continued until after midnight when a highly sucessful alumni-under graduate function came to a close. The response from our alumni was such that more affairs of this type are almost a certainty for the future. DDM. Senior Awards Richdaie, G., Jr.—One of the many who attended the father-son foot ball smoker. We learned he has attained the Police Commissionership of Somerville. I93G—Gardner, H. R.—Way out in Jefferson City, Mo., Mr. Gardner was elected V.P. in charge of sales of Oberman Manufacturing Co. One son attends Missouri University and another Missouri Military Acad emy. 1937—Bascom, P. W.—On February 17, Mr. Bascom attended the inaugura tion of Dr. L. Snyder (R.U. '22) as President of the University of Hawaii in the capacity of official Rutgers delegate. Commented on the colorful ceremony and luncheon at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. 1939—Woodward, 0. R. Jr At last a politician! Mr. Woodward is running on the Republican ticket for Councilman in Highland Park, N. J. Employed by E. R. Squibb as Assistant Department Head of Biological Control which determines whether a product will be marketed. 1940—Davidson, W. D.—Another tax deduction brought the number to three. Located in the New York office of Curtis Publishing Co. as an adver tising salesman for the Saturday Evening Post. 1941—Kramer, V. R. — Now teaching in Quantico, Va., at Marine Corps Schools. 1942—Johnson, R. M.—Just a note to say the family is well and are still residing in Ridgewood, N. J. 1944—Huber, W. H.—Now Assistant Prosecutor for Ocean County and mu nicipal attorney of Jackson Township (second largest in area in New Jersey). Sengstack, D. K. — Residing in Glenview, 111., he is president of Summy-Birchard Publishing Co. which publishes educational music in the piano, choral and instrumental fields as well as music text books from the elementary to the college level. Strang, R. W.—Feeds wife and two sons as Vineland Manager of Newburger and Co., members of the New York Stock Exchange. (Continued on Page Seven) (Continued from Page One) ciency and searching for better buys in food. As song chairman he again brought us to win the Fall Glee Club and Brett Song Contests. For the lat ter he challenged our abilities by selecting the "Pilgrim's Chorus," quite a difficult number for amateurs. But aside from fulfilling his many posi tions well, John has always helped us, by his example, to appreciate good manners and good music. For his con stant concern with his brothers and his able service to the chapter, John Bauer well deserved the Pangburn Award. In the past year no Fiji has worked harder for the house than Dick How ard. As athletic chairman he helped revive us from last year's disappoint ment in losing the Keller Trophy. His organiation and diligence kept us con stantly striving 'til we even surprised ourselves by placing first in wrestling. Through the past four years Dick has always taken an active part in house athletics. Now with the Keller Trophy again in sight, we can only say: "Thanks, Dick, and congratulations!" SS. \r\nRARITAN 1945- 194G- FIJI ALUMNI OWL AL BUGG HEADS (Continued from Page Six) 1960 CABINET •Fischer, C. F.—After seven years with G.E. in Lynn, Mass., Mr. Fischer joined Oxford Paper Co. in Rumford, Me. and moved into a new house built over the last year and one-half. ■The house parents during 1946-'47, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Baker, dropped a line saying that, "A picture of 'our boys' 1946 adorns a wall in our Oklahoma home. Our pleasant association with your members at 15 Union Street will long be remembered." Mr. Baker was formerly at tached to the Mill. Sci. Dept. at Rutgers during the war. Ehnebuske, L. G.—Classifying himself as an itinerant alumnus, Mr. Ehnebuske states that since finishing school after the war at Colorado U., he has been traveling for IBM. Currently a Special Representative on the Western Regional Staff out of Los Angeles, covering 11 states plus the states of Alaska and Hawaii. 1947—:Fish, H. K.—Last Nov. married the former Miss Imogene Upton, a '52 member of the U. S. Olympic Skiing Team and presently Assistant Dean of Residence and Student Affairs at Radcliffe College. As a PS, we see that he is a lawyer and recently became a partner in the firm of Folly, Hoag and Eliot of Boston. 1948—1Brown, W. E.—Gaining an M.S. in '51, Mr. Brown is employed by E. J. Lavind and Co., of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., as a ceramist. Koehler, H. B.—We have been asked to publish the recent promotion to Manager of Electric Sales for Hansen, Van Winkle, Munning Co., while it is still true. Also a member of Bob Mojo's ('46) Maplewood Glee Club along with R. E. Coslett ('47), A. B. Mearns ('51), and D. R. Moss ('48), when the latter returns from Holland. Van Goor, R. E.—Pleased to announce the adoption of a baby boy, Scott Bradford (after Rev. Abernethy, the University Chaplain), as well as being General Manager of the Group Health Federation of America and President of the Hyde Park (Chicago) Cooperative So ciety which has a $2.5 million gross volume. 1949—' ■Campbell, L. A.—Living in Huntington, L.I., Mr. Campbell was quite brief—still an engineer for Reeves Instrument Corp. Ross, R. T.—Doing free lance public relations after 4 years of news writing and broadcasting, and 5 years industry and agency P.R. work. 1950- ■Melick, J. M.—By strange coincidence, the roommate of a brother happened to have met Mr. Melick while in N.Y.C. for a job interview with Burlington Industries. Apparantly connected with personnel. Vanaman, H. S.—Has been elected to the presidency of the Millville Board of Trade. 1951— Dundon, A. C.—Sends word that J. M. Adams ('49) and Family have joined the sun-worshippers in Palos Verdes, Calif. Received a tax The new 1960 are: officers President, of Nu A1 Beta Bugg; for treas urer, Tom Scherr; recording secre tary, Tom Weber; coresponding secre tary, Jim Van Orden; and historian. Bob Fenstermaker. Al, last year's social chairman has done a lot for the house in the past three years. Our parties this year were smash successes mainly due to his efforts. Al also has had experience in leadership as a sophomore repre sentative to Student Council and as a mainstay on the varsity crew. His ex perience in guiding and handling stu dents includes a term as preceptor. We of Nu Beta feel secure of his capabilities. ■Tom Scherr has been active as as sistant chairman of the athletic com mittee and assistant to last year's treasurer. Tom was top player on our basketball and baseball intramural teams. Although he is head manager of the varsity football team, he's al ways found time to devote efforts for the house. Tom, already perfecting the bookkeeping, should keep us on solid financial ground. Tom Weber, past chairman of Funds and Relations, is Nu Beta's newlyelected corresponding secretary. Very active on campus, Tom was elected president of his class for the fourth time and served as chairman of Cam pus Chest and the Brett Song Contest Committee. His athletic participation includes crew and 150 pound football. This year he has also been a precep tor. Always working for the house, deduction the day after Christmas. Remains a Customer Service Sup ervisor with G.E. Lamp Division in L.A. Mearns, A. B.—Also gained a tax deduction last December, their third. Tom is a welcome member of the new Forwarded notice that R. E. Coslett ('47) has been transferred back committee chairman and as such was East with Shell Chemical Co., after having twins in California. J. H.—A postcard postmarked Bridgeport, Conn., informs us that Mr. Wade is located in Lima, Peru. Wells, J. A.—Now holds Professional Engineers License and is an en responsible for the redecorating of the house and the purchase of much new furniture, including three rugs and 1952—•Wade, 1954- PAGE SEVEN gineer and estimator for Hess Brothers, Inc., contractors in Parlin. -Seike, D. L.—"Greetings from sunny Florida—land of sunshine, salt spray, MOSQUITOES, and missiles! Job: Flight Test Engineer with Convair-Astronautic (a division of General Dynamics Corporation). Duties? To modify and test the ground support and launch equipment for the Atlas in preparation for flight test. So with tan on my skin, Tom Collins in hand, and Bermudas girding my loins, I will close with my best regards and condolences to you folks in cold New Jersey." P.S.—Still single and likely to remain so. Wigbtman, J. W.—Having earned a B.S. at F&M in '54 and an M.A. at Clark University in '56, Lt. (jg) Wightman is on a tour in the Navy as Ships Store Officer in Golcuk, Turkey. Woods, G. N.—A three year member on the Board of Trustees at Nu Beta, Mr. Woods is an industrial building products sales representative for iohns-Manville Corp. Andrews, W. J., Jr.—Became Purple Legionnaire replacing H. C. J. Evans. (Syracuse '38). Russell, T. J.—Preparing for Ph.D. preliminaries in Bio-Chem. at Rutgers. 1955—: ■Nelson, A. —After release from the service, rejoined Ingersoll-Rand and proceeded to hop from New Orleans to Cincinnati, where he is presently encamped, for how long he knows not. (P.S. "Zahn, do you still have my half inch square drive ratchet wrench?") 1956—' ■Grote, cabinet. Jim VanOrden was last year's house several chairs. Scarlet Letter and WRSU occupy much of Jim's outside time. He's ass't. to the editor of the yearbook and program director of the studio. Also this past year, Jim was responsible for the quality of this pa per, along with Carl Mann, the new editor. This year's pledge trainer is next year's historian. Bob served his ap prenticeship as assistant to last year's trainer, Gerry Wilson, and this year did a great job in whipping the "Neo phytes" into shape. Bob is the star dis tance swimmer of RU's varsity team, so he's always in top shape himself. Now that he's got control of the archives we hope they'll stay that way. With such a cabinet of leaders, both on campus and in the fraternity, we feel confident that the ensuing year will be profitable for Nu Beta. SS. R.—No noteworthy news; still with Federated Purchasers, Inc., electronic distributors in Mountainside, N. J. Gwinn, V. E.—Stopped by the Fiji Hut after returning from field mapping in Santa Fe, N.M. with Shell Oil Co. Met his future bride, an AXO at Idaho State College. Will finish up his Ph.D. on Montana (Continued on Page Eight) Diamonds and Diamonds ZILTCH ! \r\nPAGE EIGHT RARITAN FIJI New Cabinet (from left to right) Treasurer— TOM SCHERR President— AL BUGG Recording Secretary— TOM WEBER Corresponding Secretary— JIM VAN ORDEN Historian— BOB FENSTERMAKER ALUMNI OWL Faculty Fiji (Continued from Page Seven) mountain building at Princeton University. Marco, J. E.—In a jet fighter squadron as ground officer stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. Due last month to accompany the new supercarrier, "Independence" on a shakedown cruise. Kenney, R. P.—As Assistant Personnel Manager of the N. J. Turn pike, Mr. Kenney had a large-size dilemna on his hands when the toll-collectors went on strike for 5 days in March. 1957—Beach, W. F.—As of February 16, reached the half-way mark by pass ing his examination of candidacy for a Ph.D. at Cal. Tech. DiLillo, Li. M.—Uncle Sam has changed orders from Fort Holabird, Md. and Army Intelligence to Fort Benning, Ga. and Infantry effec tive this July when Mr. DiLillo will receive his Master of Arts in Romance Languages. Hindson, B. X—Recently promoted to District Manager of J. & N. Distributing Co. of New Brunswick. Joyce, W. C.—Hopes to receive Standard Instrument Pilot rating at Fort Rucker, Ala. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Morgan, D. B.—Attending navigator school at Harlingen AFB down Texas way, after having worked for Aetna Life Insurance in Hartford, Conn. Kiddie parade has started with a girl, Catherine Louise. Prushinski, A. A.—Flying C-124s for M.A.T.S. out of Dover AFB, Del. Promoted to "1st John" so decided to share pay increase with a wife, a Cornell coed. 1958—Ens, J. A.—Married Miss Jan Ressler (Miss New Jersey, 1958) on April 18. (Continued From Page Five) has caused him to remark, "The value of membership in a fraternity for the undergraduate is something which cannot be measured." The journalistic talents which Dr. Merwin displayed at Ohio Wesleyan have led him through a very success ful career in this field. After gradua tion he gained practical experience through positions on various papers and press organizations. Between the years of 1933 and 1937 Dr. Merwin earned his Masters in Journalism and his PhD in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin. From this time until his appointment at Rutgers he occupied an Assistant Professorship in the School of Journalism at Syra cuse University. A member of many journalism honoraries and other or ganizations, Dr. Merwin has also been listed in Who's Who in America, Di rectory of American Scholars, and Who's Who in American Education. Aside from his regular teaching and Imbach, T. A.—The only single officer at a remote Nike base in La Plata, Md. Says Lt. Imbach, "$X&$?!$& the army." Langford, R. D.—Via Pony Express from Grand Forks, N.D., we read, "Am getting a little wiser, older and wider. Studying law and show great promise of being a poorly paid claims adjuster. No wife, no administrative duties, he has found time to head an impressive list of aca demic and honorary groups, including the national presidency of the Ameri kids and no money." can Association of Teachers of Jour Koehler, F. W.—Company "O", Fort Dix, N. J. Robbins, 0. L.—Company "Q", Fort Dix, N. J. Steinbaus, A. J.—Company "P", Fort Dix, N. J. nalism and the national professional journalism fraternity. Sorry we had to end on such a sour note. At any rate, Fijis, that is all the hootings we have for this issue. Needless to say this does not include even a majority of the Brotherhood. If you still have a postcard stuffed be hind a radiator, or the youngster spread it with strawberry jam, fill it out and send it to 78 Easton. Let's face it, we all like to see our names in print. Until next year, this is the ol' owl taking flight, asking you to drop a line. C.M. NU BETA of PHI GAMMA DELTA RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 78 EASTON AVENUE NEW BRUNSWICK,, N. J. Dr. Merwin is a man who has ex perienced the fraternal bonds of Phi Gamma Delta and knows its worth. We at Rutgers are proud and honored to have a man of such high achieve ment as a friend or our chapter and as an associate in our university. ETW.