THE BUCKEYE FIJI Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta At Ohio State University Columbus 1, Ohio Vol. 13, No. 2 New Fiji House Considered By Alumni; Detailed Plans To Be Announced Soon plans for a new nities have built new homes or chapter house for Phi Gamma Tentative accomplished major remodeling programs within the past decade. This fact, coupled with the Uni versity's ambitious and rapidly growing dormitory building pro gram, has made it necessary for Phi Gam to take steps to keep Delta at Ohio State are under surveillance by the Omicron Deuteron Association, as the result of extensive surveys regarding the current house facilities un dertaken during the past year. For the past several years, the graduate organization of Omi pace. The current house, built in cron Deuteron has realized the 1911 as Ohio State's first built- seriousness of the situation caused to-order fraternity by the rapid deterioration of our half-century old home. Inadequate sleeping, dining home, has not been remodeled since 1939 created a competitive and finan cial disadvantage for the chapter. —more than a quarter of a cen tury ago. Once a showplace, and still impressive in outward ap pearances, the interior of the house shows the ravages of age More than 15 Ohio State frater (Continued on page 3) and recreational facilities have Meet The Newest Buckeye Fijis March, 1964 Charles A. Kienzle '42, Elected New President Of Alumni Association Charles A. Kienzle '42, long time member of the board of trustees of the Omicron Deuteron Association, was elected presi dent at the ninth annual meeting held on January 21 in Columbus. A member of the law firm of Dunbar, Kienzle and Murphy, Kienzle succeeds retiring presi dent Joseph W. Ray Jr. '43, who had held the position for the past four years. A. Victor Woods '52, was elected secretary-treasurer to suc ceed David C. Roggenkamp '52. Woods is associated with the Thomas-Fenner Insurance Agen cy, Inc., in Columbus. Three graduate brothers were elected to three year terms as trustees at the meeting. Serving terms expiring in 1967 are: Har m:.. old C. Gockenbach '44; John M. Miller '45; and John E. Hansel '53. Pig Dinner JOT IT DOWN—FILE IT AWAY. Friday, October 23, 1964, at the Columbus Plaza— Columbus' newest and most lux urious hotel. The following day, October 24, will be Ohio State's tradi Seven members of Omicron Deuteron's sterling 1963 pledge class were initiated during Winter Quarter under the University's current rules allowing initiation after only one quarter of pledgeship for those ob taining excellent point hour ratios. The newest Ohio State Fijis are pictured below. From left to right, first row: Charles Crabill, Springfield; William Smith, Springfield; and Daniel Scanlon, Columbus. Back row: George Benson, Cleveland; Richard Dick, Columbus; Joe Ray, Columbus; and Armand Archer, Columbus. tional Homecoming, with the Battlin' Buckeyes taking on the Wisconsin Badgers. With this grudge battle on tap, the whole weekend promises plenty of fun and excitement. (Continued on page 3) \r\nMarch, 1964 THE BUCKEYE FIJI Two Report From The Undergraduates Newsnotes by Larry Ritter '65 David S. Miller '37 was elected a Director of the E. F. Hauser- As the Winter Quarter of the 1963-64 school year draws to a other campus activities, we were proud to have one of the finalists in the annual Golddiggers Con test. John L. Schmuker '66, Le- man Company of Cleveland. In close. Phi Gamma Delta is main addition, Dave continues to be coveted crown. In addition, Sam McGavran '65, Columbus, has remains the same—3129 Belvoir taining its traditional position of strength and leadership among the Buckeye fraternities. Our membership continues to Blvd., Shaker Heights. be strong; currently the house is the Student Senate; one of the writes, "Good luck in your chap filled to capacity and several ter operations in 1964!" members who would like to live top campus positions. The new cabinet has instituted Vice-President of Marketing for this same firm. His home address Frank McGavran '62 Dave writes "Sorry I can't report anything new. I'm still Supply Officer on the USS Dealey. I expect to be relieved in June but don't know where I will go next. My home address is still 780 Grandon Ave., Columbus, Ohio, but I am in Newport, Rhode Island more often than anywhere else." in the chapter house have been forced to obtain quarters else where. Our dining facilities are also strained to the near-breaking point, since most of the member Roy, came close to winning the been elected vice president of a policy of inviting the cabinet of another sorority or fraternity for Wednesday night dinners. This opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss mutual prob ship take meals in the house. During the past two quarters our pledges have taken part in lems has proved most interesting several community and public ning for another intensive sum and beneficial. In closing, we are already plan- service projects. The most suc mer rush. As always we will be cessful of these was the recent most appreciative of recommen dations received from our grad in Hinsdale, 111. He is married Heart Fund Drive. We plan to continue public service projects throughout the school year. In intramurals, we are engaged and has three children. in a battle to retain the overall Presently Sales Manager for the E. F. MacDonald Stamp Co., Chicago, Illinois, Albert V. Iss- leib is living at 435 N. Quincy, Chester P. Galleher '07 writes, championship won last year. In uate brothers. You'll be hearing more about our rush plans later this spring and early in the sum mer. We know we'll again be able to count on your assistance. "I retired from the Bell Tele phone Co. of Pa. in 1948. Shortly News From Graduate Brothers after retirement I became a mem ber of the Historical Society of liam R. Gravius '53 is married Dallas D. Dupre '47 is an en gineer with the chemical division of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. He Chester and his wife celebrated and has a two year old daughter. Bill and his family are living at new multi-million dollar chemical their 50th wedding anniversary in 31805 Coronet, Farmington, production facility in Lake September. They reside at 105 Michigan. Charles, Louisiana. He and his wife have four children — two Early American Decoration. The years have been filled with a most interesting hobby of decorating and making early colonial trays." Puritan Road, Rosslyn Farms, West Detroit District Sales Manager, Marathon Oil Co., Wil A Research Chemist for Thio- will supervise the operation of a New Jersey, Scott Morrow '44 boys and two girls—and reside at 2401 Norben Drive,Lake Charles. is also teaching part-time in the Clifton F. Orchard '43 is still of Athletics and basketball and Chemistry Department of Fair- baseball coach at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois. leigh Dickinson University, Mad with the Missile Systems Divi sion of the Raytheon Company, Bill is married and has one child, Cynthia Ann who was born in January of last year. He and his family reside at 1604 Mound Rd. in Jacksonville. author of several articles in the Carnegie, Pa. William L. Wall '53 is Director kol Chemical Co. in Denville, ison, New Jersey. Scott is the Journal of the American Chem ical Society. His address is 8 Stoney Brook Rd., Morris Plains, New Jersey. Bedford, Massachusetts. "Sure would like to hear from or bet ter yet see anyone from Fijiland," he writes. "The door is always open here at 89 West Shore Drive." \r\nMarch, 1964 Three THE BUCKEYE FIJI Larry Ritter Elected Undergraduate President, Other New Officers Named New House Considered; Plans To Be Announced (Continued from page 1) and of the housing of more than 800 men. A new house, designed to house and accommodate the chap ter's fast-growing membership, appears to be the only answer to the present challenge. Of par ticular need are more modern and efHcient study facilities, com parable with those provided in the new dormitories and the oth er new campus houses. As plans for the proposed new house are completed, all grad uate brothers will be kept fully informed. It is hoped that com plete details may be provided within the next few months. Larry R. Ritter '65, Columbus, was chosen undergraduate presi dent of Omicron Deuteron in re cent chapter elections. An arts major, Larry succeeds retiring prexy Richard A. Borel '64, also of Columbus. Additional members of the new cabinet are: Fred E. Linville '65, Columbus, treasurer; Richard D. Hillegas '65, Akron, recording secretary; Robert L. Apple '66, Dayton, corresponding secretary; and Kenneth M. Jones '67, his torian. Pictured above from left to right, are: Ritter, Linville, Hille gas, Apple and Jones. Next Pig Dinner Set For October 23, 1964 (Continued from page 1) Watch future issues of The Buckeye Fiji for some startling information that will make this far and away the biggest and best Pig Dinner in many a year—in 86 years, to be exact. Dr. Harry R. Scott '55, chair man of the 1964 event, will be supplying you with details within A4ore Graduate Newsnotes a few months. For now, remem ber the date—Friday, October After spending most of his 23, 1964. The Buckeye Fiji Pig business life with auto manufac Clyde Norman Kemery '22 is Managing Director of the Better turers in sales and marketing, Business Gay and Third in Columbus. Walter Dix '10 moved from New City, Inc. Clyde is a member of York City to Florida 10 years the Board of Governors, the As ago to retire; but instead became sociation of Better Business Bu presently in the Marketing Divi a Business Consultant, specializ reaus, Inc.; a member of the sion of the Textile Fibers De ing in sales and marketing to Board of Trustees of the Okla Bureau of Oklahoma Florida concerns. He is now reg istered with the Securities &C Ex homa City Libraries; an Hon orary Professor of Business Ad change Commission, Washington, ministration, Oklahoma City D.C. as an Investment Adviser. Walter writes,"Am married, have one son with the NY Telephone Co., and two wild grandsons 9 and 11, all living at Babylon, Long Island, New York." University; and a member of the Charity Solicitations Commission, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Clyde's home address is 1321 N. Harvey in Oklahoma City. Dinner at the Columbus Plaza, Paul Donald Hammond '50 is partment of DuPont. His home address is 1234 Surrey Rd., West Chester, Pennsylvania. General Manager of Reid-Meredith Inc. is W^ayne Mcllvaine '49. Wayne's home address is 333 E. 69th St., N.Y. 21, N.Y. He writes "Everyone come to the New York World's Fair and give me a call." \r\nFour March, 1964 THE BUCKEYE FIJI Chris Duffy '58 .. . And Guess Who? Newsnotes Recently elected to the Board of Directors, Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Residential Ap praisers, John E. Criss, Jr. '50 rs is also President of the Steuben- ville School Board. John has his own Real Estate Firm, Criss Realty, located at 317 Washing ton St. in Steubenville. Branch Manager for Detroit Ball Bearing Co. of Ohio is Rob ert E. Augustus '41, Bob writes, "Job, marriage, etc. have not changed. My only new accom plishment in '63 was to win .^1000.00 in a hole in one contest. It isn't often we find an excuse to publish a photo of Jayne Mansfield in the Buckeye Fiji—so hearty thanks to Chris Duffy '58, Cleveland, pro motion manager for the Cleveland edition of TV Guide magazine. His duties include promotion, publicity and public relations with nine TV stations in northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. He has appeared on over 200 TV and radio shows within the past two years; the above picture was taken during his appearance on the nationally syndicated Mike Douglas Show, out of Cleveland. From left to right: Douglas, guess who, Duffy, and Mickey Hargitay. Chris and his wife, Roberta, live at 3283 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland 11. News From Your Fiji Friends Executive M. O. Chenoweth '30 is now a Vice President of Detroit Edison After retiring as public relations consultant in Washington, D.C. with a busi- in 1954, Arthur S. Albright '12 has been enjoying life in the deep South. He may be reached at 203 Junius St., Thomasville, Geor gia, where he is enjoying quail and dove shooting, as well as the golf course. neses address of P.O. Box 4053, Falls Church, Virginia. He went to Washington after more than 20 years in New York City as a newspaperman and public re lations specialist. Ferdinand Fairfax Stone '30 is Charles H. Rideout '28, Branch a Professor of Law and Director Store Manager of S. Kami Sons Co., was recently elected to the of the Institute of Comparative Law of Tulane University. His recent activities include Visiting Professor of Law, King's College, University of London, 1957-58; Visiting Professor of Law, Uni Board of Directors of the Claren don Trust Co. of Arlington, Vir ginia. Active in civic affairs, Charles has served as President of the Arlington Chamber of versity of Grenoble, France, 1960; Visiting Professor of Law, University of Cologne, Germany 1962; and Visiting Professor and Acting Head of the Dept. of Civil Law, University of Edinburg, Arlington Chapter of the Ameri can Red Cross. He proudly writes, "T have two Fiji sons, Thomas Rideout, Washington 6C Lee '63, and Stephen Rideout, Washing 1963. ton Qc Lee '65." Commerce and Chairman of the So now you have another golf pro in the graduate chapter." Bob and his wife are living at 4410 Westway, Toledo 12. After finishing first in his den tal class of 1960, Dr. Lee Kulis '58 attended Indiana University for two years studying orthodon tics. Lee is now practicing as an Orthodontist at the University Plaza Medical Center, Kent, Ohio. He and his wife, Beverly, have three girls, Cindy, Becky and Suzy, and live in a new home at 1880 Carlton Drive in Kent. In addition to his dental practice. Lee is on the staff at the Speech and Hearing Clinic of Kent State University where he teaches at the graduate level. John A. Pollard '24 is in his eleventh year as Vice President of the Research Council for Fi nancial Aid to Education with offices at 6 East 45th Street, New York 17. John writes that he pre fers to receive personal mail at home. His home address is 230 East 50th St., New York 22. Richard B. Evans '44 is Vice President of Operations for Pan- gles. Inc., Lima. Dick s address is 2280 W. Spring Street, Lima.