THE MIDWAY FIJIGRAM MBWSLBTTgR Published by Chi Upsilon Graduate Assn. of PHI GAMMA. DELTA 5615 South University Avenue Chicago, Illinois 6o637 Dear Brother Fiji; April, 196U- Greetings from the MidwayI A mild but very tenacious winter is just now pulling up stakes to make way for the spring. The Midway is once again a sea of mud—a surer sign of spring than any flower. The changing of seasons has also brought the annual change in the adminis tration of the Chi Upsilon Undergrad Chapter. The dearth of pledges 2 years ago will leave us virtually without a senior class next year, so our very fine group of sophomores have had to take over leadership of the Chapter already. Fortunately, we have a very good group, led by the new President, Edward D. Jones III '66 of Pasadena, Calif. The new Treasurer is Bernard "Bud" Horowitz '66 of Phila., Pa.; the Recording Secy, is Robin Heiss '66 of Chicago; Corresponding Secy., Clyde P. Watkins '66 is the son of George"H. Watkins '36; serving as Historian is William N. Kluessner '66 of Atlantic Beach, Florida. Together with some some fine shphomore committee heads they show every sign of leading the Chapter forward in the best Fiji tradition. The pledge class again is the biggest and best on campus. Members are dravn from every corner of the country. They are hopefully looking forward to initiation early in May. All have made grades. Most are on scholarship. Five are on varsity teams. We feel that they are the kind of gentlemen we want as future Brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. They are; H. HARDT ADASKO, Brooklyn, New York JAMES H. BLOCK, Milwaukie, Oregon TERRENCE A. BLOCK, Youngstown, Ohio WAYNE D. S. CHUN, Honolulu, Hawaii A. KNIGHT COOLIDGE, Chicago, Illinois JAMES A. GOEKEN, Audubon, Iowa MICHAEL L. KLOWDEN, Chicago, Illinois WRISLEY B. OLESOH, Sarasota, Florida WARREN E. OLSON, St. Patil, Minnesota DOUGLAS L. PETERSEN, Worthington, Minnesota LORRY F. SALLEE, Coin, Iowa ROBERT STANEK, Chicago, Illinois (Brother of John R. Stanek} The most interesting general news item of the Quadrangles is the appointment of Edward H. Levi as Acting Dean of the tfollsge. Levi was fonnerly Dean of the Law School and remains as Provost of the University. It looks as tho we are in for another one of those "hard looks" at the College which have period ically enlivened the history of the University. Levi is filling the spot, vacated by Alan Simpson. Alan is now touring Iron Curtain countries (to find out how they keep track of their women) in preparation for taking up duties as President of Vassar College in sxammer. Alan has promised to be with us at the Pig Dinner again this year for one pleasant stag interlude in his other wise women-oriented schedvile. Those of you in the Chicago area will know the graduate board sponsored a cocktail party and buffet supper at the House on February 9. A Chicago mailing list was compiled from the new National Directory. We hope we did not miss anyone who might have made the gathering. It was the usual Fiji fest with a little warming of the vocal cords in preparation for the Sing. Mark Saturday, June 13th, on your calendar as the date for the 62nd Anniver- \r\nPAGE 2, THE MIDWAY fIJIGRAM NEWSLETTER sary Pig Dinner and Inter-Fraternity Sing. April, 196M- There will be open house and cocktails at 561? So. University followed by Pig Dinner at the Quadrangle club. The Chapter is already at work on a song for the Sing so that we can maintain our tradition of excellence even tho we are not eligible to repeat on either the Quality or Quantity Cup after our startling, unique double victory last year. So this year the big day will be for show and for fun. Plan to come and enjoy the comraderle. A. GENE FERRARI *53 reports the birth of his first son at 7^53 P.M., March 9th. James Guy weighed In at 8 lbs. h oz and measured 19^- Inches. Well, Gene always did things In a big way. GREGORY M. COOPER *59 started his own business last September—Cooper-Wells, Inc., 720 North Wells St. "Antiques to the trade with a specialty In fire-place and hearth accessories—much nautical equipment—some fine early American and a smattering of Interesting 'stuff ." He Invites all Brothers to "Stop In and browse". JOHN R. LYNN '23 who was retired and lived at 1835 E. 8^th In Chicago died on Dec. 26, 1963* ARTHUR D. HOLMES '25 Is a ham radio operator. His call letters are K5LMF and he Is known on the airwaves as "Ike". Art says he talks to the Fiji Islands often. Are there any other Brothers who would like their call letters published? Let us know. WILLIAM H. LOWERY '1+6 writes that he dis covered that JAMES T. RITCHIE '1+6 Is with the legal department of U.S. Life Insurance Co. in New York City and that he hopes to get together with him. Bill Is a lawyer In Philadelphia and lives In Devon, Pa. CARMICHAEL '1+9 DR. WILLIAM G. got married last November and now lives at 230 Mt. Vernon St., West Newton, Mass. The doctor Is continuing on at the Mass. Mental HeAlth Center as a senior psychiatrist and Is an Instructor In Psychiatry at Harvard. Another Fiji M.D., JAMK J. I^KINUE '1+9, won the Mayo Clinic's Travel Award and spent 3 inonths visiting medical and surgical centers In Europe, one of the months In Russia and the Iron Curtain countries. Jim says he found It an Interesting, pleasant and valuable experience. We will have to give the Fiji medical men credit for being the most corresponslve group among our graduates. DR. RICHARD L. DOBSON '53 Is Assoc. Prof, of Dermatology at the U of Oregon. He lives at 5Q5 S.W. Glenn Rd. In Portland with his family Including children ages 10, 8 and 2. Dick says he Is In volved In a little moiikey business being Senior Scientist at the Primate Research Center. He was just appointed Asst. Chief Editor of the Archives of Dermatology, professional scientific journal. Dick hasn't met any Fiji Brothers from Chicago yet. Who's around? J. WILMA.R JENSEN '1+5 Is an attorney with Jensen & Underwood at 1511'- H St., Modesto, Calif. He has practiced law there for 13 yrs. He has been Pres ident of the County Bar Assn., Pres of Scottish Rite Club and Master of his Masonic Lodge In addition to being Treasurer of the Republican County Central Committee for 10 years. He also has 10 years perfect attendance at Rotary. Together with wife, Judy, he has been responsible for 3 children ages 1 to Wll saw Father J. PHILLIP REILLY '1+8 last summer. JAMES F. HALL '59 was married In Cleaarwater Beach, Fla. on March 20 and now lives In 602i+ Imperial Hills Dr. In Dayton, 0. £. F. "BUD" BEYER '39 Is now Assoc. Professor of Physical Education with the University of New York College at Plattsburg. FRANK F. SOULE '12 Is VP of the new Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Grad. Chapter. If you have not yet sent In your 010 (or better yet, $25) dues for 1961+ we should like especially to Invite you to do so. Both the House Corp. and the Undergrad Chapter are feeling the economic effect of the small rush of 2 years ago and money Is needed. Many needed repairs have been postponed for want of ready cash. A DOES ENVELOPE IS ENCLOSED FOR YOUR COI^VENIENCE. Please take a few extra moments and fill out the news Information sheet also. port is appreciated. PERGEl Fraternally, board op DIRECTORS OF THE CHI UPSILON GRADUATE ASSOCIATION Your sup