THE PANTHER ALUMNI FIJI SEPTEMBER 15, 1959 PITTSBURGH, PA. VOLUME XVII TRUSTEES f Third Second Year PRESIDENT C. Donald McGinnis '50 Eugene J. VICE PRESIDENT R. Lee iWcFadden, Ray G. TREASURER John C. (( Jr. '44 McKovtn ' 49 J. Year First Year William Genge ' 48 Baur ' 51 Bender ' 41 Robert Jones ' 48 Lawrence McBride ' 45 The Landlord Fills Th^^ollowing^owP^ The fourth annual Reunion "after the game" party is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 1959 starting about You will be missing a sure fire bet if you don't combine these two events for a wonderful day of fun and relaxa 4:30 P.M. The University Club will again host Pi Sigma tion. The usual arrangements will be in effect. Fijis, who will be present but unable to attend the dinner will their wives and friends in the Reunion Room on the third floor. Those Arrangements have been made for a private be asked to contribute $1.00 per person to help defray bar which should adequately serve as "the flowing bowl" expenses. Diners and dancers will pay $5.00 per person. for thirsty alumni anxious to quaff the fruits of vic Forward your reservations now. tory. fai< Dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M. number is seated. (See back of dues card.) or as soon as a The merriment will continue in full swing at 7:30 P.M. to the danceable music of the Jack Purcell trio. As outstanding as this event has proven to be in the last three years, it promises to be even more enjoyable this $TRICTLY year. Helping to make such a memorable weekend will be the stadium encounter between the and the "Jungle Cats" of Pitt "Frogs" of T.C.U. This easily could be Pitt's toughest game of the year. BU^INE^^ Last year's Southwest Confer ENCLOSED YOUR IS A 1959 DUES REQUEST CARD FOR AND CONTRIBUTIONS. ence Champions will bring an experienced squad headed by DON'T DUE TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN 28 returning lettermen. DUE TODAY.' Advance reports indicate T.C.U. ADD A CONTRIBUTION. is so loaded with good fullbacks and halfbacks that its backfield coach is likely to be named co&ch of the year. FUTURE WHITE STAR ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING EVENTS FALL REUNION DINNER DANCE Pi Sigma Association Pitt Fri., October 2, 1959 Sat., - T.C.U. Weekend October 24, 1959 8:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. University Club University Club \r\nTHE PANTHER THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE BROTHERS IN PHI GAMMA FIJI 4725 WALLINGFORD ST. DELTA: During the past three years that I have served on the Board of Trustees, ALUMNI I have given thought many times to The Spring semester at Pitt had both its ups and downs for the men of Pi Sigma. Modern dormitory facilities just why we have been able to create and maintain interest on across the street from the Cathedral of Learning are of the part of our members after their graduation from col- fering stiff competition for all fraternity housing on ege. I believe it is the fact that we at Pi Sigma, during campus. This has prevented us from keeping the house the period that we were in school, comprehended the true filled to capacity. While the newness and glamour of the significance of Phi Gamma Delta as a constructive force Schenley Hotel and Apartments may not yet have worn off, in American life. We realistically evaluated the contri we strongly feel that the fraternity system at Pitt still bution that it has made to our own development and the offers the best opportunity for social fellowship among contribution it makes year in and year out in the lives young men of common ideals and aspirations. of other young Fijis at the University of Pittsburgh. know, on Sunday, February 8, we As you may initiated fourteen brothers. This was the highest number of initiates of any And, we at Pi Sigma, far from being devoid of feelings of fraternity on campus this semester. gratitude, have a strong sense of obligation to Phi Gamma Delta for helping us develop such personal character We were also pleased with the fine turnout of brothers istics as good sportsmanship; ability to live and work together in harmony and peace; ability to lead men; and and their dates for the Spring Formal held this year at Oakland Beach Hotel, Conneaut Lake. The weather was too desire to assume a full, cold for swimming but just right for riding, dancing and fair share of civic responsi- bi1ity. al 1 the rest. It is no wonder then that the ultimate continuing strength of Pi Sigma rests with us, keepers of the tradition, its alumni members. We are the preferred stockholders in the enterprise, the mark of its accomplishment. We became ir revocably associated with and attached to our Fraternity from the day we were selected as pledges. When Pi Sigma gains renown, some rubs off on us. If we attain promi nence and success. Pi Sigma basks in reflected glory. We, as Alumni, have the largest stake in our Fraternity. We follow its progress with pride, we serve as its ambassa dor whenever we tribute much roam, to we have within our power to con its leadership and service. At the Founder's Day banquet May 1, placed second in Section VII. 1959 our sing team We also announced our se lection of Ed McCrady III as the outstanding senior in our chapter. Ed certainly deserved this award for his loyalty, service and leadership as President. He is an excellent example of the type of man we want in our chapter. New officers for the school year 1959-60 are as follows: Robert T. Woodings, President; Peter F. Angle, Treasurer; David Hirst, Recording Secretary; James Emert, Corres ponding Secretary and James R. Carlson, Historian. This You have shown by your attendance at our annual meetings, summer Bob Woodings and Pete Angle represented our chap by your support of our social affairs, ter at the Fiji Academy at Bloomington, and by your pay ment of dues and contributions that the links in the Indiana. They were accompanied by Section Chief John Sheppard. golden chain at Pi Sigma have burnished to fullest ray. Pitt starts its Trisemester program this Fall, and this C. P E R G E ! DONALD McGINNIS President represents a new challenge for fraternities at Pitt. Uni versity policy limits rushing to two semesters.Please send us your recommendations of men of good scholarship, character and leadership ability. ANNUAL MEETING In accordance with the By-Laws of the Pi Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, As you well know, a concern to promptly meet financial obligations is a help ful additional asset for a prospective fraternity man. the regular Annual Meeting will be held at the University Club, Friday, October 2, 1959 be ginning at 8:00 P.M. The order of business will include Our new Fiji Sweetheart is Miss Mary Ann Johnson, a Kappa Alpha Theta. She is an attractive, vivacious girl who has the reports of the President, Treasurer and other Trustees done much for our chapter during rushing and has intro and election of Trustees to replace retiring Brothers duced many of us to some very fine dates. C. Donald McGinnis, '50, R. Lee McFadden, Jr., *44, John C. McKown *49 and William Lynam '49. The business of the That's enough about us. Let us hear from you this Fall. Graduate Chapter and its plans for the coming year will Drop by during any football weekend or for that matter at be discussed. Our Graduate Chapter will grow in strength any time during the year. and its ability to assist the Undergraduate Chapter in Fraternally yours, direct proportion to the vigor and support demonstrated by Alumni at the annual meeting. Therefore, please plan now to attend. Your contribution will enrich the meeting. P E R G E ! Peter F. Angle, Treasurer \r\nTHE PANTHER ALUMNI FIJI Alumni Lack Strong Bench Pig Dinner Huge Success Continuing one of the fraternities greatest traditions, On Saturday, May 9, the Stanley G. Morris Pig Dinner was held at the chapter game between the graduates and undergraduates resulted in house on March 21, 1959. After a delicious roast beef 1959, the thirteenth annual softhall the eighth loss by the graduates in the series. The score dinner cooked by Mae Miller and her staff, over 35 alumni, was 9 together with a full complement of "actives", joined en appear that the to 7 and was the fourth loss in a row. I t would "old guard" are feeling the grip of ad thusiastically in singing long standing Fiji favorites. vancing age, One alumni described the festivities as younger graduates if we are to get back on the winning "nostalgic". and we shall certainly need the aid of our trail. We could have used more in numbers as well, G. Dixon Shrum, '25, was the main speaker. We regret to it will be observed that only six graduates were avail have to announce his passing in this issue. His message, able and that our undergraduate brothers entitled four players. "Phi Gamma Delta", provoking and was powerful, thought- next year. Lee McFadden, '44, Don McGinnis, Milo Gwosden, '25, '50, '27, Jack McKown, Rex McLain, " loaned" us We still hope for more support and would hope for thirty or more graduates showing for the game inspiring. Other alumni who attended were; Flinn, for '49, '50, Tom Bronco, Jim '50, Gene Baur, '51, Bill Lynam, '49, Gene Schumann, '49, Jim Patton, '50, (Anyone can make our team.) The game was featured by the hitting of Whittaker, Yocum and Jones for the graduates and of Kalchthaler and Con nors for the undergraduates. Bill Marsh, '49, Dick Schleihauff, '45, Bob Campbell, '44, Bob Cornell, mouth, '18, Walker, '49, Bob Gibb, berg, '46, Jerry Seruset, Russ Klob, '48, Bill McKenna, '47, C. Potter, "Chick" Miller, '54, Dart '45, "Rosie" Brannon, *58, John Baldus, '54 "Chick" BOX SCORE Roy 1234567R '54, HE Cooper, Witten '54, Bill Spargo, '47, John Benford, '58, Ray Ben CNDERGRADUATES 1 0 3 2 0 2 1 9 13 3 GRADUATES 0 1 0 2 0 1 3 7 11 5 der, '42, Bob Jones, '48, George Evans, '44, Bill Yocum, '44, Bob Grier, Washington, '31, John Sheppard, '44 and Larry McBride '45. FRATRES QUI FUERENT PI SIGMA EDUCATIONAL SED NUNC AD ASTRA FOUNDATION, INC. Sadly, Pi Sigma Graduate Chapter announces the loss of brothers of the bond. Their spirit will ever remain with The Pi Sigma Educational Foundation has received a favor able ruling from the United States Treasury Department us. The Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting that it is organized exclusively for educational purposes. will move to remember those who have been a part of the This means that all contributions to the Foundation are Pi Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta by making a contri bution to the Pi Sigma Educational Foundation as a memorium to their fealty. tax deductible. The Trustees of the Foundation report that they are pre paring an energetic campaign in order to obtain substan tial funds by which the Foundation can effectively oper ate. You are all requested to forward your contribution Brother Felix Boake ' 56. Brother Bryan F. Robinson '21. First National Bank & Trust Company, Brother G. ' 25. Pittsburgh, Dixon Shrum to the Foundation's Treasurer, James Patton c/o Peoples 4th & Wood Streets, Pa. Those of you who could devote time to this worthwhile en Host Chairman 1948 (Pittsburgh) Ekklesia deavor are requested to contact Howard I. Scott, Esq. , Past President Pitt General Alumni Association 575 Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. , ATlantic Board of Trustees, University of Pittsburgh 1-5700. \r\nTHE PANTHER ALUMNI FIJI 1959 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Since January 1. 1959, 102-Brothers have paid their annual dues of $5.00 plus $430.50 in additional contributions, or an average of $9.22 for each contributing brother. This record is an improvement over the full year of 1958, when only 89 Brothers paid a total of $936.00 for an average of $10.40 per brother. However, we are still far below our record year of 1957 when 114 Brothers contributed a total of $1,362.00 for an average of $11.95 per brother. We are hopeful that many familiar names, which have appeared in prior years, will be added to the 1959 acknowledgment list come December. The class of 1944 again leads the way with ten brothers responding to our dues requests. If all classes since 1924 would equal this record, we would have an annual dues income of $1, 750. 00 not counting contributions in excess of the five dollar dues. A complete listing of 1959 Dues-paying brothers to date follows below. Those residing outside the Pittsburgh area are so indicated. Your Trustees sincerely thank our contributing brothers for their abiding interest in our fraternity. 1897-Charles A. 1941-Joseph L. Locke 1903-Hugh Arthur, Los Angeles, Calif. 1907-William C. Arthur, Meadville, Pa. 1915-Harold S. Downing William J.Grose,San Antonio, Tex. 1917-Roy W. Walters, Sr., Dallas, Tex. Miller 1920-Edward H. Bohn, Collingwood, N. J. James W. Inglefield, Dunedin,Pla. 1921-George W. Blackmore, Melborne,Fla. Walter W. Mockett, Mt. Dora, Fla. 1922-Harvey J. Harmon, New Brunswick, N. J. Jay L. Reed, New Castle, Pa. Charles W. Ridinger 1923-Charles E. Craig Gerald A. Cresswell, Abilene, Tex. T. Craig McKee, Harrisburg, Pa. John S. Ridinger G. Dixon Shrum Philip A. Small, Lake Forest, 111. William A. Steele, Wheeling, W. Va. W. 1943i-William Colvin B. Clemmer, Camarillo, Calif. Paul Walker 1924-John G. Carr, Marathon, Fla. 1925-S. Marsh Johnson, Reno, Nevada 1948-John F. William Herbert John W. Ohio R. Gray, Howard 1. Lybya Jr. 1950-C. C. 1951-Eugene S. Baur John M. Brandon, Cleveland, Ohio Jules Jay Polachek Watson 0. Powell, Jr., Richmond, 1953-Wayne V. Va. 1946 -William E. Hall 1947 •Kenneth Buzard, D. Lind Walton C. Zieg, Jr. Pompono Beach, Fla. Robert L. Calvin, New Castle, Pa. Joseph W. Cole, Ridgeway, Pa. Richard J. Conley, Gibsonia, Pa. Ray E. Reppart, Monaca, Pa. 1926-Jesse L. Brown, Allentown, Pa. Charles P. Friedrich, Haddonfield, Donald McGinnis Carl P. Rebele, Grove City, Pa. William H. Werry, Johnstown, Pa. Richard M. Wray, Colonial Hgts.,Va. Yocum Pa. Holloway J. Robert Horner, Kent, Ohio John D. Sheppard William S. Walters, Warren, Pa. Richard S. Weigle, Memphis, Tenn. 1945 -Robert E. Lewis, Oakmont, J. Lawrence McBride Clarence L. Miller Harry Constandy John L. Jr. McKeesport,Pa. Scott William C. Cherry, Jr. Roy W. Walker Frazier, Tripoli, Lee McFadden, A. Green, Jr., Wynnewood, Pa. Richard B. Frost Burton R. Gilson John C. McKown William D. Marsh Brooks,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada George F. Evans, independence, 1944 -Howard A. Samuel A. George H. Armstrong E. Bean, St. Louis, Mo. 1949-Dean L. Carey, Biglerville, Pa. James P. Miller, Jr. 1908-Phillip E. Angle, Sharcm, Pa. 1919-Robert P. Roberts 1942-William H. 1954-John W. Creighton, Jr., Chicago, 111 William L. McKay, Mason, Ohio William R. McKenna, Leechburg, Pa. H. Lambert Myers, Norfolk, Va. 1958-John Benford, Greensburg, Pa. Robert Gibb, Altoona, Pa. PI SIGMA ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS N. J. Carrol K. Liller, Atlanta, Ga. 1927-Elmer J. Kidney, Bridgeville, Pa. CASH BALANCE, Carl H. Shaffer, Westfield, N. J. RECEIPTS 1929-J. Norman Fowler, Sarasota, Fla. 1931-Paul C. Miller 1933-Robert A. Beck Samuel C. Clements, Butler, Pa. George R. Geeseman H.Milton Rogers, St.Petersburg, Fla. 1, 1959 1947 THROUGH TO 1958 George P. Kowallis John H. Martin, Erie, Pa. 1928-William E. Brinker, Evanston, 111. PRIOR YEARS, JAN. BEGINNING OF PERIOD Current Rental, Pi Sigma Chapter House Delinquent Rental, Pi Sigma Chapter House Graduate Dues Graduate Contributions Summer Rental of Pi Sigma Chapter House Proceeds of Loan, Fidelity Trust Company Gross Proceeds, Other Meetings Insurance Refunds SEPT. 8, 1959 289.66 655.12 11.800.00 200. 00 50.00 510.00 430.50 7,450.00 2,596.00 3,180.22 1,034.00 1,800.00 299.00 17.60 660.00 10.16 19.19 Miscellaneous income 1934-John B.Holbrook, Old Greenwich, Conn. Leroy L. TOTAL RECEIPTS Lewis 1935-Howard B. Stewart 1936-J. Repairs and Improvements, Robert LaRue 1937-Robert J.Hamilton III, Akron, Pa. A. W. Schenck, Jr., Mars, Pa. 1938-Stephen L.Goodale, Jr., Detroit, Mich. Wilson McM. Slick, Johnstown, William Sterling, Jr. Pa. 1939-Chas. N. Gllmore, Jr.,Detroit, Mich. 1940-Robert L. Porsyth REMEMBER 28.196.01 1, 860.66 11, 758.63 146.79 467.54 79.76 38.60 DISBURSEMENTS Chapter House Real Estate Taxes Water 5,915.82 1, 630.52 Insurance 2,367.90 Summer Utilities and Maid Service Payment on Loan, Fidelity Trust Company Interest on Loan, Fidelity Trust Company TOTAL CHAPTER HOUSE EXPENDITURES Alumni Newsletters and Mailings Stationery and Office Supplies Annual Meeting Expense Other Meeting Expense It's not who Miscellaneous Expense and Floral Tributes Contributions to Pi Sigma Educational Foundation 416.41 1,100.00 77.61 23,266.89 1,349.77 2,534.52 333.68 321.71 505.73 620.64 66.06 515.00 you are but what you DUE. Mail your 1959 dues now. TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE Please add a contribution. NET CASH INCREASE (DECREASE) 365.46 CASH BALANCE, 655.12 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS END OP PER1(» - 600.00 17.08 - - 708.23 22.00 10.00 4,563.66 1,073.91 27, 830.55 2,423.68 (563.02) 92.10