THE BOILERMAKER FIJI Lambda Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Volume XXXI West Lafayette, Indiana, May, 1963 Lambda lota Has Spring Pledges Pose for Posterity 21 As Deferred Rush Concludes THESE MEN WE'RE PLEDGED on February 10. Standing (1-r) are R. W. Parkhiirst, J. W. Covert, V. A. Vargo, R. W. Meyer, A. C. Van Westrum, W. C. D'A.mico, J. W. Hales, S. R. Cunningham, J. R. Dameron, and J. R. Jameson. Kneeling (1-r) are G. W. Metcalf, J. C. Dewenter, M. E. Gery, J. E. Lamb, R. H. 3Iinniear, D. S. Holcocb, G. F. Teter, 0. C. Guedelhoefer, and J. T. Hobbs. Missing from the pieture are W. E. Kassling and T. N. Tanber. A note from Wayne J. Burton '03: "As for me, I am retired as sistant chief engineer of the Mis souri Pacific railroad, and trying to live on a modest pension. I am married, have a boy and girl, the latter lives in San Diego, Calif., and has four children who are the principle attraction for driving out there at least once a year and sometiimes oftener. Sorry I have David H. Williams '59 is the proud father of a nine month old son, David Ross. Dave married the former Barbara Ann Wallace. He is currently an engineer with General Electric, and he has been president of the G.E. manufactur ing training program in 1961 in Cincinnati. The Williams family re sides at 18 Middlesex st., N. Chelmsford, Mass. no recent picture, although color slides are one of my hobbies. I have a well-equipped home work shop where metal work, optics, and cameras are other hobbies." Wayne lives at 6029 Gates ave., St. Air Force pilot Robert M. Woodard '61 is currently stationed at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas. "Woody" can be written to at 5335 Glencairn lane, Indianapolis. Harrell "Gub" Cores '23 writes that he is still with International reside at 1430 Melbrook dr., Mun- Harvester Co. He has 32 years of sales to his credit, and says that "I have surely sold 'lots' of manure spreaders in that time.'" His ad dress is 679 N. Washington st., ster. Van Wert, Ohio. Highland, is William J. Brant '52. Bill and his wife, Edna, have two children, Cathy 5, and Jeff 4. They Kassling, Engineering, Clayton, Mo.; James Lamb, Science, Lafay ette; Garry Metcalf, Civil Engine ering, Lafayette; Robert Meyer, Science, Joliet, 111.; and Randall Minniear, Physical Education, In dianapolis. Also members of the spring pledge class are Roger Parkhurst, Chemical Engineering, Lafayette; Terry Tanber, Engineering, Michi gan City; Gordon Teter, Science, Indianapolis; Anthony Van West- rum, Engineering, Indianapolis; and' Victor Vargo, Engineering, South Bend. The Chapter feels that these men will carry on the fine tradition of Phi Gamma Delta. Louis 12, Mo. Contractor and developer of the Brant Construction Company in Lambda Iota pledged 21 men at the climax of an active spring rushing schedule, Sunday, Febru ary 10. These men and their major areas of study are Jeffrey Covert, Engineering, Glenview, 111.; Ste phen Cunningham, Physical Educa tion, Bridgeport, 111.; James Dam eron, Pre-Veterinary, North Man chester; William D'Amico, Pre Dentistry, Bloomington; John De wenter, Science, Lafayette; Mich ael Gery, Science, Lafayette; 0. Charles Guedelhoefer, Engineering, Indianapolis; and James Hales, Physical Education, Gary. Other men pledged at the con clusion of spring rush were James Hobbs, Agriculture, Plainfield; Douglas Holcomb, Physical Educa tion, Evanston, 111.; Joseph Jame son, Science, Middletown; William William C. Blue '58 is an indus trial sales engineer with the Shell Oil Co. in Muncie. Bill and his wife, Judith (Cobb, Purdue—Pi Phi), have two children: Scott, 3, and Vicki, 1. The Blue Address is 2312 Rosewood ave., Muncie. \r\nPage Two May, 1963 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI BOILERMAKER FIJI by FROM THE CORNER OF THE CAMPUS One of the biggest activities at Purdue is "Mock P." Mock P in a few words is a mock political con vention held every four years in the spring previous to the national Published regularly throughout the school year by the Lambda Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for its alumni and conventions. Four years ago the Chapter played a major role by representing the then largest state, friends. Phi Gamma Delta have the nation New York. Next year not only does News items and changes of ad NCAA swimming imeet along with named National Chairman. The selection process required that lication Office, Box 442, W. La fayette, Indiana. seekers of the post proceed through GRADUATE CORPORATION OF THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY AND THE LAMBDA IOTA GRADUATE CORPORATION Presidenf: William R. Davis '59, Mai S. Robertson (NW) *57. Rudolph *48 West Lafayette Directors (Terms Expire 1963) William Brant, Jr. '52 Munster Charles M Homer '51 West Lafayette Alan J. Howsmon '56 .....West Lafayette Noble E. Kizer '56 West Lafayette Richard J. Sorenson '49 Munster Directors (Terms Expire 1964) Herman A. Brown '50 Alexandria William F. Currise '49 .....Indianapolis William R. Davis '59 Donald H. Erwin '53 Lafayette Fort Wayne Philip M. pleasure of visiting Dennis and Myra Hykes. The Hykes' are living in Maryland and are about 30 ber of the new cabinet. minutes from D. C. Both members The third member of the ranking Those careful readers will re member that I mentioned a wager between the class of '61 and the class of '63. As Brother Peklo ex pressed it in his letter, the bet made "one dark and stormy Monday night" was that if the class of '63 could produce more Gimlets than the class of '59, we would be en titled to a party. It was suggested Puterbaugh *50 Lafayette Directors (Terms Expire 1965) William F. Binkley '48 Indianapolis how be equated in the bet, but Columbus Lieutenant Peklo completely John D. Coffin '59 Melvin D. Corley '58 Mitchell J. Vogel '51 Verne A. Petry '56 Lafayette Plainfield Anderson UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Charles Armstrong '64 Fred Schramm '64 Corresponding Secretary: Richard Miller '64 Recording Secretary: Richard Cammerer '64 FACULTY Richard E. Grace *51 ing that the two can't be compared. Externally the undergraduate Columbus, Ohio this column is being written the Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Des Plaines, III. ADVISOR West Lafayette How about sending us some news about you and your family for our next issue. Your classmates will appreciate it! squelched the argument by prov chapter is as strong as ever. As Historian: Gregory Hales '64 that the Iron Keys might some Louisville, Ky. Treasurer: I was in Washington D. C. re cently and had the opportunity and Also named as chainman of the Credentials committee. West Lafayette their regular season chores. Keynote Speaker committee was Greg Hales, who, too, is a mem Lafayette Treasurer: R. Joseph views and tests. Lafayette Secretary: Richard E. Grace 'SI a rather lengthy routine of inter leaders of Purdue's largest activity is Jerry Lyles. Lyles is head of the Vice President: majoring in humanities. The elec tions were certainly a big boost for the chapter's external affairs and to these men go our heartiest was dress should be sent to the Pub ALPHA the sophomore class. Lind is a resident of Chicago and is enrolled in the School of Mechanical Engin eering. The new sophomore class president is from Lafayette and is Chuck Armstrong, who was also elected to the Chapter presidency committee chairmen. Burt Luring '63 luring congratulations. Bob Inpyn and Ailbe Burke have been chosen co-captains of next year's swimming team. Both swim mers represented Purdue at the al chairman, but we also have two Alumni Publications Officer: burt traditional celebration after the of the family are working and Dennis is also working toward a masters in business. Sam Bangs was a recent visitor to 640 Russell. Sam rolled in short ly after the start of the new semes ter off a lengthy Navy cruise. He received a royal welcome with a "Welcome Back Banger" sign ac ross the front of the house. What of the worn out class of '63? Over half of the group will be back at Purdue for a ninth semes ter in order to graduate. The re maining half has plans for either graduate school or the military. The class's leading scholar. Bob Irhke, has been accepted by the Stanford Law School. There will be a co-mplete rundown on the Seniors in the next issue of the paper. all-campus elections is being held in part outside my window. The Phi Finally, I would like to say that I have enjoyed the job as editor of Gams have double reason to re joice, because two of its members have been elected to positions at the Boilermaker Fiji. My policy has been to stress alumni news, be cause I feel that the publication is the head of their classes. meaningless if there is not some Sophoimore Paul Lind has been elected president of the junior class, and freshman John Dewenter will assume the presidency of I have appreciated the comments I have received, and I would like news of interest to all the readers. (Continued on page 4) \r\nTHE BOILEKMAKER FIJI Hugh Mattix '16 is Ralph Woodley '49 soys, Elect Cabinet; Souvenir Collector Officers Listed Interesting news from Hugh M. Mattix '16: "While visiting the campus with Brother Millard C. Morrison '21, we noticed that the old Purdue wrecked. Dorm We was climbed the being fence "You Asked for It!" "You Asked for It, or. This is My Life," is the title of the letter recently received from Ralph M. Woodley '49. Ralph continues: "My wife is the former Mary Moffat from Monmouth College, Monmouth. 111. and I picked up two bricks from the pile for myself. These bricks had a special attraction for me, since my father had lived in this building in 1886 while attending Purdue. I had attended classes in "Our family: Ilatherine, 10, Christine, 9, Mark, 8, Ralph, 6, David, 4, and Alice, 2. "My job: Sales Representative Dept. of lE. I. DuPont de Nemours this building and my two daughters Mary '49, and Martha '49, also at & Co., 350 Fifth ave.. New York City. the "I recently ran across Morgan bricks mounted, and now one of Henika (East Norwalk, Conn.) and them graces our living room and is George M. "Jack" Stephenson (Danbury, Conn.) both of the Class tended classes here. I had quite a conversation piece. "During the summer of 1961, my wife and I took a Charles G. Armstrong '64 of '48. "I hate to admit it, but I haven't cruise to the 'Land of the Midnight Sun,' to the Lambda Iota Chapter selected its been as far west as Purdue since North Cape of Norway. We spent the next four weeks in Norway, new cabinet for the 1963-64 school graduation. I depend on 'The Boil ermaker Fiji' for news of my friends, and the progress of Lamb Denmark, the Netherlands, Switz erland, and France before return ing home in the middle of August." Brother Mattix and his wife re side at 451 S. East st., Frankfort. year on March 4. The new president is Charles Armstrong '64, an industrial en gineering student from Louisville, Ky. Chuck succeeds outgoing pre business venture, a duplex one block from the Pacific surf and one inch from bankruptcy." Roger also sends this note: "Mary Ann and I frequently see the Stu Simpsons '56." The Jurgovans are residing at 723 Wilbur st., San Diego 9, Calif. Ba.ss of Long Beach, Calif., John H. Gleason '35 of Chicago, and E. Bon Merrit '31 of Frankfort, have passed away. On March 30, 1962, Leland B. Battin '23 died of heart failure. He had been a resident of Dayton 2, Ohio, passed away on March 1, of this year, and LeGrande Marvin '02 of Indianapolis passed away on March 23. a note from Charles L. Bailey '09: "The last Pig Dinner I in industrial engineering. The Co lumbus, Ohio, native replaces Bill attended in Lafayette was at the house up on South 9th st. hill just Brock '63. after the end of the World War I. Elected to the recording secre tary post was Richard Cammerer '64, a pre-medical student from It was early in 1919, I believe. There are few of course in the Dayton, Ohio. He will fill the job present membership that I know. At 76, I would not get the pigtail left vacant by Robert Schultz '63. Succeeding Jerry Condon '63 as anyway. Have a nice dinner and corresponding secretary is Richard Ohio and is studying mechanical engineering. 'The new historian is Gregory Hales '64, who will succeed Dennis Dille '63. Greg Hails from Des Plaines, 111., and is in chemical engineering. The all-junior cabinet was in stalled on March 11. a good time. I am still retired, and the fishing is pretty good at 76. I am fairly active and feel good." Brother Bailey lives at 719 W. Dart mouth ave., Englewood, Colo. "I graduated from the Indiana Univ. School of Dentistry in June, 1961, and I have been working for the Dental Division of the Indiana State Board of Health. Currently I have opened up my own practice in Lafayette. I aim' still single and Tucson, Ariz. Arthur 0. Brocken- brough '06 passed away on June 18, 1962, and had lived in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Robert A. Howell '12 of Here's position of treasurer. Fred is also Miller '64. Dick is from Dayton, We all regret to hear of the death of the following brothers, and we are sure that our feelings will be shared by all alumni. Milton W. Ralph's address is 9 Duryea rd., Upper Montclair, New Jersey. sident, John Zaloudek '63. Fred Schraimm '64 took over the Roger J. Jurgovan '57 has two new additions to the family: "Jon Matthew, born June 5, 1962, and a da Iota at Purdue." Uncle Sam knows it," are words from Jack P. Mollenkopf '57. Jack 1963 HOMECOMING resides — West Lafayette. His office is lo cated at 622 Lafayette Life Build ing, Lafayette. Jack is the son of Octob er 26 Purdue vs. Iowa — at 1704 Woodland ave.. Purdue's head football coach, K. W. "Jack" Mollenkopf. \r\nPage Four Mel Garland '64 Mel Garland '64 was recently chosen by his teammates as both ''most valuable player" and hon orary captain of the 1962-63 Purdue basketball squad. The Associated Press also picked Mel to the AllBig Ten first team. Garland led the Boilermakers in scoring with a 23.1 points per game average and his agility and control gained him the title "playmaker." A junior in the school of physical education, Mel comes from Indian apolis Technical High School. Mel is looking forward to a good season next year along with his run ning mate at guard, Ron Hughes, a sophomore Phi Gam from Kokomo. Purdue is also hoping for the best, as the Boilermakers finished with a 7-17 record and were last in the Big Ten this year. C. "Tuz" Crane '23 writes: "I am still in Appleton, Wise., president of Crane Engin eering Sales, Inc., representatives for manufacturers of pumping ma chinery. We also manufacture hand hydraulic pressure pumps and gauge connections for paper stock. My wife, Marjorie, my youngest son, John, and I live in Appleton. Jean, our oldest daughter, is mar ried and lives in Milwaukee. She has four sons. Judy, a graduate of Wisconsin, is teaching kindergarten in Grosse Point, Michigan. Jiim, her twin, is a graduate of Purdue, and is a sales engineer for Goulds Pumps, Inc., in their New York of fice. Neither is married so far." "Tuz's" address is 342 West Parkway blvd., Appleton. (Continued from page 2) publically acknowledge them now. I would urge that all graduate members take the time to fill out the periodic questionnaires that are sent in order to insure an adequate supply of graduate news for the future papers. — 30 — We regret to announce the pass ing away of R. M. Sisson '23 on De cember 2. He had been a resident of Marion. Dave Brandt '60, 5237 Carrollton, West Lafayette, has a new son, Douglas Harrison, bom January 25. "Will be in Fiji Class of 1985 prob ably," writes Dave. Paul B. Church "I am retiring from teaching as of May, 1963, and I intend to do some traveling with my Fiji directory with me. I might be seeing some of you. I would like to hear from Bud Kurtz." Paul's address is P. 0. Box 213, Crown Point. News from Herbert H. Mosher '13: "Married 44 years. 13 grand children. Retired since 1948 due to losing left eye and not seeing well out of right. I had intended on be ing at the fiftieth reunion but I think it's too far. My oldest girl is living in the Islands. My second girl just finished her home in La- gona Migil, Calif. My boy lives in Downey, Calif., and youngest girl (who attended Writes from Utah Lt. David L. Schmutzler '61 writes: "I have been enjoying the West since last August when I came out here to Hill AFB from Kessler AFB, Biloxi, Miss. I'm with the 2870th Ground Electronics Engineering Installation Agency. Our job is installation of ground radio, radar, and automatic wea '20 writes: Purdue for one year) lives in Durango, Colo." Bro ther Mosher lives at 1311 Stratford, S. Pasadena, Calif. Richard C. Reed '58 has three boys, Bradley, four, Brian, two and one-half, and Todd, seven months. He is the 1963 Exalted Ruler of the Greensburg Elks, and will be attending the Elks national conven tion in San Francisco, July 14-18. Richard lives on route No. 3, Greensburg. Andrew Robards '31 was one of Campus Corner to Schmutzler '61 Fiji News of Everywhere Rates MVP Honors Herbert May, 1963 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI a group of 35 Indiana farmers on a goodwill tour to the USSR, Hun gary, Poland, and E. Germany last July. He has been busy ever since showing slides of the sights as he saw them behind the Iron Curtain. His address is 5615 W. 16th st., In dianapolis 24. ther equipment in the northwest U.S.A. I'd been an Installation Mon itoring Officer but since the squad ron is s-mall as far as the number of officers (8 officers for 200 men), it didn't take long to get a promotion, and I ajm now Officer in Charge of the Electronics Flight. This comprizes about l/3rd of the overall operation. It takes me away from most of the equipment. "Life in the Utah area is fairly good. Living the life of a bachelor and living off base add to the good deal. My roommate and I just moved into a new spot in Kaysville, Utah. We live in a three bedroom ranch style home with fruit trees in the yard, and a view of both the Salt Lage and the snowy mountains. Skiing has been only fair to good in my opinion. There was either a lack of snow or else now with plenty of it, the weather is too warm and the snow gets sticky. "The only brother I've seen late ly is Tom Gotschell. That was at Christmas time when I was in Sac ramento at McClellan AFB. I called Byron Gough while in San Francisco, but he'd gone back to Indiana for the vacation period." Dave's address is Box 1561, Hill AFB, Utah. At Fort Eustis, Va., after an ex tended stay in Europe is Jay W. Pershing '54. Jay and his wife, Mary (Cartmell, Purdue—KKG), and their four children, Lisa 7, Jay 6, Marianne 4, and Jiim 3, lived in Mannheim, Germany. Jay is an Army aviator flying Army aircraft, and the whole family en joyed it in Europe but was glad to Moving? Don't forget to notify us at Box 442, West Lafayette, when you do. return to the U.S.A. Their address is now: Stu Det USATSCH (7601), TR Co. CL NR 63-1, Fort Eustis.