Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 1966 New Series Vol. XXX No. 2 Preview of Officers Chi lotas Motirii Deaths of Brothers Reveals Dick Brown '67 John R. i.otz and James A. Van Doom I\ew Chapter Prexy By Bill Owen '66 Two quite prominent and great Chi Iota members, John Ramsey the building fund drive). Brother A new slate of names has been (Jack) Lotz '01 and James Arthur Lotz died December 14 at his home added to those serving as officers Van Doom '25, are among those brothers called to the Chapter in Engelwood, N.J. Brother Lotz was chairman of the board of Stone and Webster En every confidence that they will Eternal as 1965 drew to a close. A member of the President's Club of the U. of I. Foundation contributor of several thousand not shirk from this trust. dollars to Chi Iota (in addition to in the ranks of Chi Iota. This coming year will require a full utilization of all their potentialities as leaders and the brotherhood has Heading the list at President is "Fijis af the Top!" Richard Brown, a '67 from Kirk- wood, Mo. He has been of great service to the chapter in the ca pacities of scholarship chairman, Historian, and participator in In tramural athletics in general. Dick's forte in the academic cir cle is economics; it is also appro priate to add at this time that he is maintaining above a 4.0 alluniversity average. He is also very active in extracurricular activities. Since last year he has occupied a seat on the Judicial Committee of the Interfraternity Council. With these credentials, we chose Dick to lead us through the coming year. We expect a great deal from him, but we feel that our expecta tions are well founded. Experienced Vice President At Dick's right hand will be Hank Wurtzbacher serving as re cording secretary and second in command. Hank is from Chicago Recently we were asked by the National Office to nominate ten of our graduate brothers for "Fijis at the Top." They are compiling a list of graduates from every chapter who are now in positions of prominence in business, industry, education, the arts and sciences, etc. Please send your nominations to us immediately as the dead line Send is the end of this month as much information as possible about each nominee and, if available, a recent photo. Lovejoy and Carmichaci Are 'Distinguished Fijis' During the November 9th Chica and has done much to circulate the name of Phi Gamma Delta go Graduate Chapter's fall ban quet. William ,1. Carmichael '42 and Ernie Lovejoy '20 were pre sented with the Di.stinguished Fi ji award for their |)ast service as throughout the Section Chief and Archon respec been a campus. He has cheerleader for the Illini for two years as well as serving on many committees for the Il lini Union Student Activities organ ization. In the chapter Hank has been social chairman and quite ac tive in the pledge training program. Taking on the position of trea surer, Richard Ristau (Please lum to page 4) presents tively. The presentation was made by James lE'. Purcell '54. who cur rently serves as president of the Kappa Graduate chapter. From 1948 until his retirement. gineering Corp. and board chair man of Overseas Consultants Inc.. an organization of 11 leading en gineering concerns which prepared engineering studies of major pro jects in Iran, Japan, and other parts of the world. It was at Stone & Webster following his election to company president in 1937 that he gained national recognition by directing his company on projects of this country's development of the first nuclear weapons, including the de sign, construction and building of the reactor at the University of Chicago, which developed the ato mic bomb. The total gross costs of the various undertakings of the company in the nuclear weapons projects were estimated to have exceeded $I-Billion. As- an undergraduate at the turn of the century, John played base ball under the famed George Huff. After his graduation, he started his career as an assistant engin eer with the Delaware, Lacfcawanna and Western Railroad, and la ter was superintendent of the Chi cago and Joliet Electric Railway Co. In 1907 he joined Stone and Webster as a construction super intendent in Seattle. He was trans ferred to Boston in 1912 to over see the building of new facilities Ernie and Bill, both vice pre sidents of Bill Brothers Publishers of Chicai'o, have of course been at Distinguished Fijis to sinierintend the building of the Army Ordinance Corps' World War and Disting uished Illini since their undergra duate days! the Massachusetts Institue of Technology. He went from Boston to France (Please Turn to Page 2) \r\nCli* Iotas Mourn Deaths of Brothers THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published qimrieriy by PKl GalTlrna Delta Association of Illinois and Ohi lota chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta for its members and friends. (Continued from pa^e () I base depot. Level' Bl'Otliei'ti, lllC First iNalioricll Dank nf Boston, and others were among his construc tion clients at this time. In 1934, Brother Lotz headed a Graduate Relations Chairinan Bill Geist '67 Send Champaign contributions, news of graduates, and changes of address to the Publication Office, Box 213, Station A, Champaign, 111. Chapter House; 401 East John Street, Champaign, 111. task force of the Hoover Commis sion in Washington, which studied governmental efficiency in real es tate transactions. He belonged to the University and Recess Clubs in New York, the Falmouth (Mass.) Yacht Club, the Woods Hole (Mass.) Golf Club, and the Newcomen Society. Surviving are his widow. Mabel Davison Lotz, ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Stuart M. Mamer '42, Thomas, Mulliken & Mamer, 30 Main St., Champaign dren. The other of our devoted Fijis, President: Roy Hoppe '41, 1011 Lincolnshire Dr., Cham James Van Doom died November paign Secretary: Norris V. Lateer, Jr. '42, 1014 Lincolnshire, Champaign 3 in a Quincy Hospital. He had been in failing health. Brother Van Doom was plant fa cilities manager for Gardner-Den ver Company, a firm specializing Treasurer: in Vfce President: W. Duff '41, 320 E. Mulberry St., Watseka John R. Littler '44, Mathis, Sloan & LiUler, 1007 Jefferson BIdg., Peoria 2. UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Denny Flynn '66, Danville construction and engineering machinery. Last September he re ceived his 40-year pin for service with the company. He began his career with the company in the sales department in 1925. In 1930 he went to Pittsburgh as assistant manager for the company and serv ed in the same capacity in the New Treasurer: Peter Huson '66. La Grange Patk Corresponding Secretary: Eric Bergstrom '66, Peoria Rush Chairman: York City offices from 1934 to 1936. Duff Schweninger '67. Cincinnati, Ohio He was then transferred to Tulsa, Fijis Are Gaining Points For Another I-M Title Okla. where he served as plant manager until 1942 when he went to Washington, D.C. to serve the go This year is proving to be anoth er very good one in intramural competition for Phi Gamma Delta. Besides winning the league in foot vernment. He later joined the Gardner-Denver office in Quincy. ball, we have won league titles in volleyball and waterpolo. In volleyball, we found ourselves using basically the same teams as we did last year except this year we capitalized on the talents of our '66 class. After winning our lea gue, we won our first two play served on onr board of directors. off matches but lost the semi-final match by close games to the team which eventually won the cham pionship. Our water polo team is even more impressive. Led by Don Graff and Bob Johnson, it has scored 45 goals to the opponents mere 20. It is a team which feels it can go all the way—a team which best exemplifies the Chi Io ta attitude and spiril in inlrarnurals this year. men's Deague. At the time o£ his death he wa.i^ property .manager for lilt! Central Illinois District, Among his many civic interests, he was a past president of the Adams County Cancer society and a past state board of director. Donald H. Longley '45 Dies Chi Iotas are also saddened at the untimely death of Donald H. Longley '45 who died Oct. 16, 1965 at St. Mary's Hospital in Roches ter, Minn. He is survived by the widow who continues to reside in Aurora. two daughters, and five grandchil Chairman of the Board: John January, 1966| THE ILLINOIS FIJI Page Two Brother Van Doom was an as set to Phi Gamma Delta, having He was quite active in the Luth eran Church and the Lutheran Lay- Seven ISew Brothers Initiated In December By Jerry Sisul '67 Undergraduate brothers of Chi Iota "Thanks and congratulations to everyone who had a hand in re storing Chi Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta to its deserved top spot," writes Charles R. (Clubber) Gibbs '43. "our glorious chapter is our pride. Many of you have work ed far beyond what was expected or hoped for, and we 'watchers' are deeply indebted and grateful. Our alumni and especially the un dergraduates who had to suffer through the months of inconvenien ce have proved themselves true Fi jis, all!" seven new mem December 5. Because of the new chapter room, a short dedication ceremony was held just prior to the initiation. The initiation itself lasted close to two hours, with a( banquet celebrating the occasion rounding out the afternoon. Our new brothers are Donald William Graff, Chicago; Carl Franklin Lind, Chicago; Lee Allen Neher, Downers Grove; John Leo nard Westermann, Glen Ellyn; Ty rone Lavern Crawford, Colum bia; Stephen John Kastner, Mt. Prospect; and Gregg H. Wilson, Peoria. The chapter feels confident that these '68-50S will continue to be as much an asset to the chapter as initiates as they were as pledges. Some have already distinguished themselves and brought credit to Phi "Pats Chi Iota on the Back" welcomed bers into our chapter on Sunday, Gamma Delta. Don Graff's skill at confounding the opposing waterpolo teams' defensive men is bringing a championship within reach in that sport. Jay Westermann's interest in both Illini Un ion Student Activities and Inter- fraternity Council activities helps keep Chi Iota abreast in campus affairs. Varsity sports are repre sented bv Ty Crawford, who will probably be the starting catcher on the Illini baseball team. Thus these men and the rest of our new initiate class have showt^^k the ability and willingness to car^^ ry on the heritage of Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nPage Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI IJanuary, 1966 Items from Alumni .'\:'ill 1^1 whuclv Rd., tinue.s bis subdividing Hdlliwell la. Staml'ord, Wood- Conn., business con- activities in residential land in- Stamford and Ridgefield, Conn, and on the island of St. Croix, I U.S. 'Virgin Islands. He says he had no interest in retiring and has helped finance one of his step daughter's sons in the business. Brother Halliwell adds: "Since I originally sponsored Ernie Lovejoy as a prospective member of Chi Iota. I naturally have taken great pride in observing over the years the terrific amount of time he has put in for our fraternity. Ernie, at the time of his pledging, lived CHI IOTA PLEDGES AND SHE-GAMS AID CHAMPAIGN-URBANA JAYCEES ON CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR! Area underprivileged children were helped to have a brighter Christmas due to the efforts of a project co-sponsored by Phi Gamma Delta and the Jaycees. The childi*en were each given five dollars to purchase presents for their families. Our pledges and She-Gams divided into small groups to act as supervisors for the children. After the children purchased their Christmas gifts, each child was given a (gift fnr themselves fiom a local department store. This marks the second consecutive year that Chi Iota has participated in this community service project. Shown above is pledge John Meara '69 from Bloomington, and two boys from his group. Partial List of Address Changes Dennis hogany P. Miller Dr., David '65, 102 Williamsville, Morton '65, 25 Ma N.Y. W. 570 Plamondon Rd., Wheaton, 111. Dr. Daniel L. McCaskill '43, Box 146, Sta. A, Champaign, 111. lE'dward F. Nagel '58, 2613 Wardcliffe Dr., Peoria, 111. 61600 William H. Nelson '54, 2290 Wyckwood Dr., Aurora, 111. 60506 We've recently learned of the Oclober 22 marriage of Ben F. Railsback '36 to the former Jeanne Tay lor Pfeffer (Kappa Alpha Theta. '46). i\ former Tazewell County State's Attorney, Brother Railsback is* a partner in the Pekin law firm of Kuhfuss The couple and Railsback. are living in Pekin with her three daughters, Mary, Jane, and Nancy Pfeffer. Howard K. Parker '12, 2612 Tibbil St., Alton, 111. 62003 George E. Patterson '62, 8321 Elusive Dr., Hollywood, Calif. Steve R. Perkinson '65, Thav/- ville. 111. 60968 John M. Pettit '58, 900 Roberts, Belleville attorney Jim D. Keehner '57 writes: "I was shocked by the death of Tom Felke, who was a gentleman in the highest sense 1 am sending a donation to the Chain Restoration Fund for the repurchase of his link. Sheila and I have three little beauties Also, I was pleased to see the good score of the Class of 1919 during the rebuilding campaign." Becomes A Parent Evidentally proving an old ad age, Judge James H. Felt '42 of Circuit Court of Cook Couty, re ports that he became a father for the first time with the arrival of a daughter. Elizabeth Ann. last March 30. The Felts reside at 1421 Balmoral Avenue in Westchester. E.T. (Jimmy) Colton '17, 5,518 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, La. 70125, writes: "I enjoyed the No vember Illinois Fiji and congra tulate the chapter on its Homecom ing program. Sorry I could not have been among those present. I was pleased to note the honors accord ed Ernie Lovejoy—^he's a grand David M. Neupert '61, 6969 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. near my former home in Chicago. (don't Fiji and most deserving. "The letter dated (re: November 19 the Chapter Chain and the Chain Restoration Fund) concerns an item with which I am entirely unfamiliar. As far as I can re call, there was none in ,my under graduate chapter life (1914-1917), Lauderdale, mother). If anyone visits the St. Louis area, there is an open invi- but I am enclosing my check to repurchase two links—one for my deceased brother, Russell S. Col ton '16, and one for myself." Robert B. Sullan '50, 1253 Wal- latioii at 'Keenballs' house at 3318 N. Illinois in Belleville." The editor also adds his thanks to Brother Colton for the informa wood Di'.. Robins AFB, Ga. 31094 tion he supplied on his campus memberships in two interfraternity Lafayette, Ind. 47904 Gail E. east 27th Fla. 33308 ter,s Ave.. Pierce '51. Ave., Ft. 4800 North Northbrook, 111. laugh. leuter—they look like their 60062 W. Phillips Talbot '36, Ameri can Embassy. .'VPO 09223. New ,York, N.Y Thomas G. Tansoi- '61. 572 Whittier. Deerf'ield. Ill- 60015 Eugene L. Tattini '65, 436 Dog- Ira N. Thompson '33, 105 E, Del srcieties—Helmet Club a forerun aware. Chicago. 111. 60611 ner of Skull and Crescent, and Ku Lyle E. Toepke '50, 219 S. Dear born SL. 25(h Floor. Army Audit Klux Klan, a club evidentally not connected with national organiza tion making headlines today. •Agency, Chicago, 111. 60604 \r\n1 Page P'our January, THE ILLINOIS FIJI Raps of the Chi Iota President's Gavel.. Share Your Items Too! By Dennis P. Fiynn '66 Trite but true, it does seem as John J. Valentini '(>4 earned his master's degree last summer at the University of California where though only a few weeks ago Gene Tattini '65, past chapter president, was congratulating me for being he elected the new chapter president. now works toward his Ph.D. in economic theory. His mother says she will forward his mail from the family home at 836 N. Karlov .'^ve., Chicago. One learns much concerning peo ple when in responsible positions, as many of you know, especially in a small housing unit situation wherein Now a sales engineer for the Conco Engineering Works, Inc. in Chicago, Fred W. Ballantine '51 of 423 N. Clay St., Hinsdale, writes: "Congratulations to Bill leuter for activities and relation ships extend throughout both the day and evening. Gene mentioned this to me last year and it has ly Fijis from a pledge's or sopho more's viewpoint, but as responsi bility, authority, and accountabili ty (being held accountable) come along during the junior and senior years, brothers can be more clear ly analyzed. Quite frankly, kinship in the fraternity is more difficult to attain than it probably was in the past. The pressures of college today are greater than ever be shown itself to be so true. It is somewhat difficult to tell his outstanding fund raising cam which brothers truly are brothcr- paign. I was disappointed not to be able to make the Homecoming pro Preview of Officers gram. It would have been an ho nor to witness the special presen For Second Semester tation and unveiling of 'Mr. Chi Iota' portrait of Ernie Lovejoy." equally impressing qualifications. fore, and time for brother hood be comes short (as well as tempers). What I have learned of Chi Iota .men is that brotherly Fijis are be coming more scarce at a slow rate, as pressures mount. Leadership Changes New alumni corporation officers, and (Continued from Page '%) Maintaining a 4.6 all-university grade average in Mechanical E'nVic Kamber '65 works as assis yineering, it is easily seen why the tant program advisor for the stu dent union at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He is working on a master's in politi cal science specializing in lEastern Asian governments. We under stand that Vic hopes to return to the U. of I. next year to enter law brothers thought Rick was the his interest in Chi Iota by serving school. terests, Rick is a very welcome as scholarship chairman and chairman of intra.mural sports. It might be added that his pass re ceiving helped the Fijis to a lea gue championship in football this year. With these qualities and in and sought-after member of the This year, James. M. Turner serves as president of the Indiana Society of Architects, a state as sociation of the American Institute of Architects. Also he was recent ly elected president of the Ham mond Chamber of Coimmerce for the next two years. Concerning a fall trip to Europe, Brother Turner comments: "This past early November, my wife, Mary Jane, and I had a most en joyable evening with Phillips Talbot '36 and his wife (in July he "5" The shoes of the corresponding secretary are most aptly filled by Jerry Sisul, a '67 from Chicago. Jerry is a major in English with a minor in Philosophy. He has in the near future a new purple legionnaire are examples of the many personnel changes tak ing place here at "401". Soon new undergraduate chapter officers will be elected and I and my cabinet will retire. Added to this is our new house .mother, so one can certain ly see that many changes havei been and are being made. All this* "change" business isn't meant to point to good or to bad, but rather, it points to amazement. It is amazing that fraternities can change personnel so frequent ly internally at the chapter, on the alumni board, or from top to bot tom, and still keep a consistent level of performance, in our case, I feel of high performance. For the Future been active in athletic competition and has headed many committees, As a closing, my two areas of discussion must be converged in doing an especially good job as chairman of mo.m's day last year. Being in close touch with the bro to this: the new leaders can seek therhood, his ideas and decisions no more needed goals than those of true brotherhood, concern for the ritual, and honest considera will weigh heavily in the forth coming year's policy. Representing the voice of the tion of others and the house (struc ture) in their efforts to continue bassador to Greece) in the am bassador's residence in Athens. sophomore class is Jim Coleman, performance. Phil impressed me very much with of this not only his knowledge of current and past events, but with his at titude to world development which reflects a majority of our think ing in trying to help people of other nations help themselves. "I am building a new home at 8811 Baring Ave., Munster, Ind, Jim did a was appointed United States Am Chi lota's consistent, high level of our new Historian. Taking charge vear's Christmas formal, commendable job in showing off the new chapter house. Presently Jim is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Scien While in Europe last September to visit his son and granddaughter, Harry .E. Jacoby, Jr. '39 spent a wonderful few hours in France with Norm E. Acton '39 and his wife and son. Harry says Norm ces. five lives and works in Paris enjoying men, is there little wonder why the brothers of Chi Iota are looking his position as Executive Director and my office remains as it has forward to the coming year with been for the past 15 years at 5945 such great expectations and enthu Brother Jacoby owns the Jacob^^F Hohman Avenue in Hammond." siasm? With such a collection of of the World 'Veterans Federatior^Bk Collection Springs. Service of Western