Dram Ore ctinas au THE ILLINOIS Fist > ® Arrcemberr, 1963 \r\nPage Two THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fiji's Continue March for I-M Trophy Published quarterly by Phi Gam ma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta friends. for its members and contributions, Football season news' of graduates, and changes of address to the Publication Office, Box 213, Station A, Champaign, HI. Chapter House: 401 East John Street, Champaign, 111. saw the Phi Gams win their league Champion ship under the coaching of Greg Prosen '65. The Fiji gridmen lost President: H. P. "Bud" Larson MO, The P. Larson Co., Paxtop storm into the playoffs for the I-M championship. With Renny Bollier of the season, Nick Jent '63, again earned a slotback position on the '62, coaching and keeping spirits high, the team could easily go un Daily Illini all I-M squad. defeated. Fiji Dads Invade House For Weekend of Activity ball heartbreaker to the Lambda The Fiji Dads invaded the chap ter house over the weekend of No Danville Treasurer: vember 9 and 10, to discover the Frederick E. Lee. Jr. '36, First Nat'l. Bank of Chicago, 38 S. Dearborn, Chicago 3 UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: James A. Bauer '64, Des Plalnes Treasurer: Gregory D. Gwin '64, Streator Recording Secretary: Thomas F. Siattery '64, LaPlace Correspondence Secretary: Victor S. Kamber '65, Chicago behavior of their sons on weekends. Saturday afternoon the Fiji fath ers watched the highly-touted Illini lose their first game of the year to Michigan, making it six years in a row that Phi Gam Dads have n't seen Illinois win on "their" day. After a steak dinner at the ban quet, the business meeting found Mr. Huson elected president and Historian: Eugene L. Tattini '65, Arlington, Va. Planning to Move? Mr. Swift named sec-treasurer of the Dads Association. Plans were Don't make a move . . . please . . . without notifying our publica made immediately to improve the tions office at Box 213, Station A, Champaign, Illinois in advance. By doing so you save us money and unnecessary complications and yourself the aggrivation of missing Fiji. or more of The Illinois Listed below league championship, as the Fijis Chi's in the playoffs. In the course a President: Stuart M. Mamer '42, Thomas, Mulliken & Mamer, 30 Main St., Champaign Secretary: Gene A. Wallace '54, 335 S. Cedarwood, an issue In swimming competition the Phi Gams, coached by Greg Gwin '64, had to settle for third place behind Kappa Sig and Phi Delt. However, only three points separated the leaders and the Fijis collected 26 total points. Water polo provided another Three straight victories in volley ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Vice With intramurals well under way, the Fijis continue to rank high among the leaders in team sport competition (the only sports which will be totaled for I-M points.) Graduate Relations Chairman Ed Hackleman '66 Elmhurst Send December, 1963^ THE ILLINOI FIJI are members who have indicated changes of address since the last issue of the publication: John M. c/o 501 W. of the furniture in the Chapter House. Following the meeting several fathers and sons drooled over the Dolphin Queens at the annual Dol phin Show at Huff Gym. Others found their way to Wilson's "Res taurant" where they had a joyous time with the Pi Phis. Sunday afternoon provided the annual Armstrong '57, Palace Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. W. Herbert Bayley '55, condition frolic between the fresh men and sophomores in a touch football game. The sophomores won 26-0, but no penalties were under the direction of Bob Nutt '66, and Denny Flynn '66, in dicate that more points can be piled up in this sport also. As a whole, the I-M organization at Chi Iota this year is a tre mendous improvement over last year, and with continued partici pation the championship trophy could very easily reside in the Chapter House all next year. Go Fijis! Nine Men Pledge( In Informal Rush During informal rush this fall, Chi Iota has added nine new pledges to the house roster, making a total of 32 members in the class of '67. Without a doubt this is one of the largest pledge classes seen at Chi Iota in recent years. George Radakovich, '66, deserves much credit for his excellent work in lining up rushees fpr the first eight weeks of school. The new pledges with their home towns and curriculum are as fol lows: Charles Raymond Boyce, Oak Park, LAS Jan Michael Bridges, Springfield, LAS . Main St., Carmi, HI. Robert G. Byers '57, 3927 Dog- called on the last play of the game. wood Dr., Anderson, Ind. Dean A. Bodnar '60, 346 9th Ave. So., Clinton, Iowa 52732. For such an enjoyable Dad's Day, we are indebted not only to dale, LAS the officers of the Dad's Associa Mech. Engr. David Dwight Louder, Evanston, (Of course!) Rev. Peter A. Eckert '51, 3820 Red Bud Lake, Kokomo, Ind. Dad's Day chairman. We must also Craig A. Fischer ('64), 604 Sheri extend thanks to Mrs. Hazel Carl tion but also to Dean Swift '66, Kenneth Dee Carey, Hidalgo, LAS Charles William Ferneau, HinsRichard Gail Gilpan, La-Grange, LAS Anthony Robert Martin-Tragona, dan Rd., Evanston, 111. Gale C. Hedrick '40, 136 Point Bluff Dr., Decatur, 111. son, who prepared a fabulous steak dinner for the banquet. Most of all Urbana, Commerce we want to thank all the fathers Frank V. Herdman ('19), Harroun Rd., Slyvania, Ohio. Engr. attending for making the weekend 5330 a great success. Steven Ralph Miller, Chicago, 0 John Henry Retzer, Park Ridge? LAS \r\nDecember, 1963 Page Three THE ILLINOI FIJI These Illikiois Fiji Alumni Want to Hear YOUR Latest News Items, Too! "That's a good looking group of pledges^" writes Jack R. Lotz '01, 70 Beech Rd., Englewood, N.J. "I think that is more men than we had in the chapter in 1901." informed in the same way about everything you and our other col leagues from University days are doing. I do hope to be able to get back for a reunion one of these years and in the meantime wish "God Bless you all," writes Thomas E. ("Chuck") Musselman "10, who is living at 124 S. 24th St., Quincy, 111. He sends his greetings to the Fiji brothers, along with his check for the 1963-64 dues payment. A. James Davis '32, P.O. Box 80, Russian department." Brother Bayley is currently working for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communications. He also says, "My mode of employment has been changed. Beginning with the fall you and the others the best of semester, I will be a one-half time luck." assistant in the College of Jour nalism and Communications. My working hours will be spent on carrying on research in Russian press history and purchasing books and documents to use in the pro Congratulations are in order for W. Herbert Bayley '55, and his wife on the birth of a baby boy, Timothy Herbert, on March 27. Little Timothy has become the cen cess. I would like to hear from Vicksburg, Miss., writes, "I'm happy to say that my son, James ter of activity and attention from C. Davis is now wearing the "White Ellen (5). Brother Bayley moved from Rockford to Carmi in August Urbana, 111." to open his own practice as a Certi fied Public Accountant. He says, "I finally decided to try it alone." Hearty congratulations go to Don ald F. Williamson '61, as he joined the ranks of the blissfully married Dan Damon '58, is a management helped to the church by my best trainee for the Hilton Hotels, Inc. man. Chuck Smith, a seminary buddy and Fiji from Occidental. Star" of Phi Gamma Delta at West minister College, Fulton, Mo. This makes him a third generation Fiji." George H. Shevlin, Jr. '35, vicepresident and General Manager of Sanford-Day Co., was recently elected "Vice President of Marmon- Herrington Co., Inc., the parent company. The firm manufactures heavy equipment for the mining and construction industries and pro duce special heavy fabrication for industry of many sorts. Brother Shevlin's son Tom is a senior at Darlington School in Rome, Ga., and his daughter, Teri (married) is a senior at the University of his sisters Beth Ann (7) and Jean on September 8. Don says, "I was He sends us these lines, "Last year was the first Illinois Homecoming Brother Bob Madix '60, served as that I have missed in a decade and an usher. One more year at semi I'm sorry to be missing again this year. I was still in the Navy last year at Homecoming time, chasing vine (but doubtfully). Special con submarines in the Caribbean and Bill Geist'" this year I was in Hartford, Conn., going to school at the Statler Hil ton Hotel." Never at the times I was in Paris, Brother Damon began working for the Hilton Hotels in February and spent the following six months in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton. "While in Chicago, I lived in the did I have his address with me and same apartment building as Bill Tennessee. George writes, "It was good to read of Norm Acton's success. so I had to forego the pleasure of looking him up. Next time, I will and Julie leuter ('60) and their know where to find him. It is great growing family. I was also privi leged to see many Chi Iota Fijis to read of the success of the broth whom I hadn't seen for some time." ers in the Illinois Fiji. As I think over the group, I will bet that the record of the CJass of '35 will match or better that of any class in Chi Iota history. The thing that recom mends us most is that we are still friends and not a one of them who fails to look up another if he is any where close." Norman Acton '35, comments on the recent article about himself in Larson. Norm writes: "I would ever else is responsible, my most sincere appreciation for the article nary and (hopefully) I emerge di gratulations to new pledge brother Our thanks to L. LeVon Patterson for the following information on his son. George E. Patterson ('62). Note George's new address in this issue. "Many of you know that George, Richard Jarrard '61, Eddie Wade and Kirby Johnson are in the pro fessional entertainment field sing ing under the name of 'The Well "Last month, I was at the Statler ingtons'. Beginning last May and running through the first of No vember, they have been on tour Hilton in Boston, where I spent some enjoyable evenings with Don with Donald O'Connor, appearing in two and three week engage Brown '58, and his charming wife, ments at the Coconut Grove, The Barbara. Don is the best escort the Sahara at Las Vegas, The Ameri cana Hotel in New York City, Free Cradle of Liberty' has. On my way to the Pittsburgh Hilton, where I spent the month of September in training, I got together with Walt dom Park, N. Y., three weeks at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, and just finished two weeks at Harold's Baker '58, and John Bone '58. John Club, Lake Tahoe, Calif. and I did some deep sea fishing and had a ball." They are scheduled for a return engagement at the Coconut Grove. Recently they have been on a Teen "The brothers will be interested to know that this summer I com the meantime, the Willingtons have The Illinois Fiji is a letter to Bud- like to express to you and to who some of the long-lost Fijis who may reach me at 432 Fairlawn Dr., pleted the requirements for the de in the current issue of The Illinois gree of Master of Science in Jour nalism," says Richard B. Bayley Fiji concerning my own activities. My only regret is that I cannot be '61, "and wound up two years as a teaching assistant in the U. of I. .Aige TV program in Los Angeles. In two 45 rpm records on the market. If any of you saw the movie "Savage Sam and Me" the singing was by The Wellingtons. However, they did not appear in person. \r\nPage Four December, 19631 THE ILLINOI FIJI Purple Legionaire Position Accepted Phi Gam Alumni Make Headlines By Champ Davis VIP'S Arg FIJI'S Recently four alumni have been in headlines in the business world. Chi lota's will be interested in the successes of the following VIP's activities. Lewis Heads Alco Products, Inc. William F. Lewis ('31), was elect ed president of Alco Products, Inc. He had been executive vice presi dent and now is assuming the ma jority of responsibility of company operations. The company, head quartered in Schenectady, N.Y., makes disiel engines and locomo tives. Elected V.P. of Marmon-Herrington George H. Shevlin, Jr. '35, was elected vice president of MarmonHerrington Co., Oak Hill, W. Va. The company manufacturers trans portation and mining equipment. He continues as vice president and general manager of Sanford-Day Co., a recently acquired division in Knoxville, Tenn. Firm Provides Architecture Grant Chi Iota is proud to announce that Champ Davis, '62, has accept ed the job of Purple Legionaire for the Chapter, replacing Stuart Mamer, '42. "Stu," as most of the brothers know him, has done a miraculous job of maintaining order within the Chapter. There has been num erous occasions when his sugges tions and judgments have greatly benefited the house functions at Chi Iota. His excellent understand ing of the undergraduate Fijis and close coordination between the able to restock the toolroom. The outstanding scholars from each class were each given awards. The highest grades went to Nick .lent '63, George Leonardi '64, John Mulliken, and Mamer on 30 Main St., in Champaign. Taking over as Purple Legion The funds received from the Valentini '65, and Rod Bond '66^^ aire, Champ Davis will certainly Brothers Jent and Leonardi also^P be one of the youngest men to as won the awards for best improve ment. Other awards for improve dent in law. While an undergraduate at Chi Iota, Champ served as Social Chair man of the Chapter. Naturally, his wife, Jan Curry of Elmhurst, is a former Fiji Island Queen. The couple live at 508 N. Goodwin in memorial to the late er; and John Duff '41, secretary. Presently, he lives in Urbana and is a lawyer in the firm of Thomas, the 90th anniversary of both the firm's founding and the University's teaching of architecture, has estab member of the firm by his son and Association. Other officers elected are as follows: Fred Lee '33, vice president; John Littler '44, treasur sident of the Alumni Association. son, Probst and White, in marking lished as a The theme of the float was "What if Homecoming were Feb. 2?" Naturally, the gopher from Minne sota popped up and was caught in Chief Illini's towering shadow. At the business meeting after the game, Stu Mamer '42, was elected president of the Alumni alumni will be a great help to house improvements. Among other things the Chapter House will be sume the position. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in engi neering and is now a graduate stu P'ellowship in Architecture. Estab Homecoming was especially en joyable at Chi Iota when Illinois romped over Minnesota 16-7, and the Fijis and Kappas teamed up to take second place in the Home coming float competition. alumni will always be remembered by the brothers. Always remaining active in the organizations of Phi Gamma Delta, Stu has recently been elected pre Marvin G. Probst '23, president and owner of the Chicago architectengineering firm Graham, Ander lished an Edward Probst Graduate Fijis and Kappas Cop Prize In Homecoming '63 parade ment went to Jack Hustedt '65, and Eric Bergstrom '66. The Elby Jay Wallace award, presented by Bob Johnston '60, was given to Pete Huson '66, last year's pledge class president. For making this year's banquet a sellout, a fine round of applause went to year's Urbana. Steve Bravard '66, Homecoming this Chairman. two grandsons, all active in the company, the fellowship, to be available for each of five years, provides an annual grant of $2,500 plus tuition and fees for an un married student, or $3,000 plus tui Please Remember to Notify Us When You Move Thomas W. Johnston '58 3940 Forest, Downers Grove, 111. Christopher A. Moyer '61, 1108 S. tion and fees if married. The award Lincoln, Urbana, 111. v/ill be made to an outstanding stu dent selected by the U. of I. archi tecture department. George E. Patterson ('62), 1534 N. Fuller, Hollywood 46, Calif. Elected to Land Bank Committee Alfred A. (Jack) Drummond '17. has been elected by the Federal Land Bank 9th District Advisory Committee to represent the States of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico on the Federal Land Bank's National Adivsory Committee in Washington, B.C. for 1963 and 1964. He is one of 12 mem bers, one from each District, which embrace all 50 states in the U.S. Donald F. Williamson '61, 21 Row land Ct., San Anselmo, Calif. Marion E. Wright ('63), 226 Southfield, Shreveport, La. Keith G. Asher '62, 723 Whitcomb, Kalamazoo, Mich. William D. Bishop '37, 8319 Bellaire, Houston 36, 'Tex. George H. Clark '43, 4512 Harpeth Hills Dr., Nashville, Tenn. Richard B. Crook '37, 4802 N. 46th St., Phoenix, Ariz. Wallace R. Deuel '26, 3006 Cam bridge Place N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007. Harry E. Jacoby Jr. '39, Box No. 1, Western Springs, 111. 60558. Kurt V. Lauridsen '59, Apt. 10 D, Hudson N.Y. View Estates, Peehskill, A. Dean Swift '40, 4801 E. 65th St., Indianapolis, Ind. Lawrence T. Whitney '49, Rt. 2, |est Blvd., Park Forest, 111. Box 266, Lutz, Fla. Jack L. Pihl '49, 1005 Hartec, Blvd., Anderson, Ind. Houston C. Boyler '30, 565 Broad way, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. Orrington Ave., Evanston, 111. I Lt. Donald D. Bowers '57, 8 F w Rev. Ralph G. Dunlop '39, 224'