Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XXII CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER, 1957 Graduate Gives Report No. 2 Rose-Bowl-Minded Gophers Are Ambushed On Members' Reactions To House Hospitality BY LEN STEELE '42 In addition to the usual Fiji hos pitality at 401 E. John, returning graduates of Chi Iota were treated to another Homecoming victory on the gridiron and ingenious house decorations which won Sweepstakes prize on the Illini campus. Winning that Homecoming game —even if it means upsetting a top team in the nation—is becoming a tradition. Last year, it was the No. "HI Sliffl 1 team, this year, the No. 4 team at that time; better order your tickets for next year! Congratulations are in order for "Joe Zalar and co." for the unusual and attractive house decorations, which earned the honors mentioned above. It should be mentioned also THIS GOPHER WAS AMBUSHED BY the Fighting Illini at Illini that the "pledge power" was a vital Pass, as it attempted to journey on its way to Pasadena and the Rose contribution in manipulating this Bowl. Then fourth-ranked, Minnesota was humbled by the Indians by a "mechanical monster," which am score of 34-13. The Fiji's house decorations won the Sweepstakes trophy bushed many a Minnesota Gopher. for first place, thus making Homecoming a very joyous occasion at the Banquet, Buffet Dinner I'hi Gam house this year. The banquet at the chapter house featured thick steaks, good cigars, much friendly chatter, a few re Chi lotas Win Sweepstakes Trophy ports and a buffet dinner in the basement for the ladies and chil Homecoming brought a bigger thrill to the Fijis this fall than it dren. John Jenkins and Carl Ostrand who co-chairmaned the has for many years. We lit up the corner of Fourth and John with a For Best Homecoming Decorations chapter activities for this occasion, set of decorations that was to place a 31-inch trophy on our livingare to be congratulated for a well room mantel. The trophy represents the Sweepstakes prize for Home organized and eventful week end. coming decorations. Our decorations didn't go up like a do-it-yourself, pre-fab job, the John Jenkins "kicked-off" after dinner by welcoming the graduates brothers will agree. With a strong wind against us, the massive wood and cardboard flats had to be well and introducing Jim Solomon, chap the porch pillars quainted with the cabinet members tucky. Brother GEORGE SHEV- supports. Zalar in Futile Attempt LIN has had an active part in form and pledges. One blew over on top of ation of the latter. Reports and Remarks Scholarship awards were pre Zalai-, general chairman of Brother ERNIE LOVEJOY, secretai'y of the National Fraternity, sented by Brother CORLISS AN decorations committee, who ter president. Jim made us all ac reported to the brothers on affairs of the national fraternity. Of par consin and the University of Ken for Joe the had DERSON for the David Kinley been standing under the flat in an Educational Foundation (see anoth attempt to cushion its fall. Un ticular interest were his remarks er story in this issue for details.) about formation of colonies at It was gratifying to note that the Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis- secured to {Coiifiiiiicd on paye 5) fortunately, the flat was damaged, leaving Joe standing stunned {C'oiifinlied on payc 5) \r\nPage Two Decembei', 1957 THE ILLINOIS FIJI THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published quarterly by Phi 1957-58 Subscribers to Illinois Fiji Gamma Delta Association of Illi nois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Our thanks go to all our gradu Gamma Delta for its members and ate members who have subscribed friends. for 1957-58 for the ILLINOIS James Ruyle FIJI. Joseph A. Zalar Co-Editors Send contributions, news of graduates, and changes of address to the Publication office. Box 713, Station A, Champaign, 111., Chapter House: 401 East John street. Cham paign, Illinois. Two Important Persons Are Guests of Clii lota A Arthur W. Abbott '12 Norman E. Acton, Jr. '39 Tbomas A. Ainsley '57 Edmund W. Alderson '20 Corliss D. Anderson '26 Robert J. Anderson '49 David R. Atkins '58 B Kenneth D. Baker '58 Frederick W. Ballantine '51 William A. Beich '44 William J. Bengel '35 Chi Iota chapter has been privi leged to have two important people over for Sunday dinner. On October 13, Harold A. Decker, director of the Varsity Men's Glee club, and his wife and daughter were our guests. Then, on November 10, Dr. Aplowich, a native of Yugoslavia, visit ed us. Dr. Aplowich is a professor of organic chemistry, and has been at the University since September. The bright object seen in the Southwestern part of the sky on the night of November 6, was not Venus, contends Russell N. Mc Donald. Prof. McDonald reports: "One-tenth the size of the moon, this object was decidedly a foreign Carroll W. Bradshaw '23 William G. Brester '22 Charles A. Brown '26 Dale E. Brown '29 Everett A. Brown '25 Dean Bodnar has commenced his campaign for social chairman. Leo "Wotan is holding try-outs for the combo every afternoon at 5 Douglas W. Helm '48 Milton M. Helm '47 Vernon W. Henry '23 Paul E. Herriott, Jr. '39 Frank W. Hilliard '04 George E. Hinchliff '12 Harold E. Hindsley '50 Albert C. Hobart '97 Burr L. Hughes '43 Robert C. Hunter '26 J Harry E. Jacoby, Jr. '39 Samuel G. Jenkins '29 John S. Jones, Jr. '50 K John C. Kiest '54 Harry J. Klotz '12 Charles S. Kritzer '49 Richard W. Kritzer '16 R. Brown '25 Dr. Thomas C. Bunting '48 C Gilbert F. Campbell '38 Evans E. Cantrall '08 William J. Carmichael '42 J. Mortimer Clark '12 Jewett Cole '37 Edwin T. Colton '17 Robert P. Crook '33 Vance S. Cummins '29 Lee E. Curtiss '55 D Elias W. Darmstatter '29 Ned T. Davis '38 Wallace R. Deuel '26 Albert DeVarennes, Jr, '36 L Jay R. Larson '54 Judge Walter C. Lindley '01 Edwin C. Little '50 Charles E. Lovejoy, Jr. '20 M Willis J. MaGirl '27 Stuart M. Mamer '42 Stewart D. Marquis '16 John E. Martin, Jr. '41 Herbert J. Matter, Jr. '44 Kenneth L. Means '40 Albert C. Mueller '40 Dr. Chai-les B. Mueller '38 Thomas E. Musselman '10 Mc Richard L. McCarthy '53 Kenneth M. Dubach '25 John W. Duff '411/2 Charles P. McCormick '21 Rev. Ralph G. Dunlop '39 Clifford G. Dunphy '20 William W. McMein '15 Edward D. Ebert '39 Rob Little adds this supplement Arthur N. Hall '30 Fred S. Hall '98 Seymour D. Brown '04 E p.m. Richard L. Hadley '37 High K. Hale '28 William Robert J. Diefenthaler '39 Alfred A. Drummond '17 celestial visitor." H Milton C. Haas '26 Lt. Col. Frederick C. Engleman Charles D. McGregor '21 N Otto M. Nedved '50 O to his latest lunch-time announce '39 Va ments: "Has anyone seen my green Robert M. Eyster '48 Chauncey B. Oliver '12 Py-co-pay toothbrush?" Paul H. Payne '39 Cedric H. Pierce '14 F "Susie" for Sachem! The Fijis have entered the doll show with Pi Beta Phi. Do you have any doll clothes? Ken Sutter needs them immediately. Donald L. Feldman '50 James H. Pelt '42 Gail R. Fisher '28 Raymond E. Fisher '30 John M. Foster '24 Clifton D. Fulton '49 Eugene D. Funk, Jr. '22 ENJOYED HOMECOMING BILL READ '18 tells us that he G P Jack L. Pihl '49 Lawrence J. Plym '28 Charles M. Poor '93 William C. Prather '42 Marvin G. Probst '23 R Fred H. Railsback '10 Robert E. Gai nett '08 Friedel C. Richey '14 William F. Gerdes, III '57 Harry W. Gibson, Jr. '18 Jack C. Richmond '40 thoroughly enjoyed himself during his Homecoming visit. Bill lives at 1922 E. Oakland Ave., Blooming- William B. Greene '08 ton, 111. Richard S. Gregg '13 Dr. Gilbert J. Roberts '25 Robert J. Rodgers '47 (Continued on page 5) \r\nDecember, 1957 Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fijimen Labor Tediously During Work Week to Shape Up Chapter House ALL PHI GAM CHAPTER MEMBERS pitched in fully to prepare the Fiji house for Rush Week. Here are a few shots of some of the Chi Iotas who "worked up a sweat" during Work Week. Two of the Fijis can be identified. The Phi Gam holding the sickle as though he is Father Time, is really Larry Bankart of LaGrange, and he's actually working hard cutting down the "corn." On the tractor, giving the "high" sign, is Chi lota's chapter president, Jim Solomon of Peoria. Chi Iotas in Strong Pursuit of Intramural Crown Held by Phi Delta Thetas for Past Four Years CHAPTER NEWS Another feather in Chi lota's Phi Delta Theta, our Chalmers star Greek football team. hat was added when Tom Johnston, Jim Eggerichs and Dave senior manager of Star Course, was Street rivals, have won the Intra Cade mural trophy for the past four were given honorable mention. Chi Iota gained its third trophy years. Without a doubt, it is time for a change, and Chi Iota Fijis are this year by winning the Intramur Carol Zamudio of Delta Gamma, out to make such an alteration al gymnastics meet. Jim Solomon, our president, cap our pledges' nomination for Junior this year. Our fall intramural program is tured first in double tumbling with Interfraternity Queen, is one of selected as one of the top 100 sen iors at the University of Illinois. the aid of the Danville mite, Dave ticipating in individual, as well as Neupert. Jim also placed second the 10 finalists for the freshman at an all-time peak with Fijis par honor. team, sports. Chi Iota pledged Dick Kritzer "401's" football team on the parallel bars. Pledge brother Steve Hoeppner cru.sh- ran away with a first in individual won an this past month. Dick's father, unusually rugged league, Richard, Sr., is from the Chi Iota ing such houses as SAE, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and Delta Chi. class of 1916. Then, in the play-offs, we went on Little was it known that weak, to defeat Phi Delta Theta, 26-0, mild-mannered Henry Burton Housh was the top marksman at the University of Illinois. Bo was the only member of the U. of I. team to make the ROTC tumbling, and was a close second in the handwalk. Another pledge, Cory Christensen from St. Charles, completed the picture by placing only to he stopped one game later third on the trampolene and fifth by another strong contender for the in the rope climb. Much ci'edit and thanks must go IM trophy, ATO. In the remaining fall team to Brother Ed Combos, who coach sports, waterpolo and volleyball, ed and trained the team. 5th Army rifle team, which won we are taking a firm stand. We first place at the National Camp have received 15 points for volleyhall, and our water polo team is Perry match last summer. off to an enthusiastic start by win ning its first two games. EATS WITH EBELING Several Fiji athletes have recent ALBERT SAWYER, Jr. '10, 4401 Jonlyn Ct., Louisville, Ky., tells ly been commended for their footus he attended a luncheon in Louis hall prowess. Boh Madi.\, who is not BROTHER PERFORMS John Pettit of Marietta, Ohio, is recently starring in the University Theater's presentation of Jean O'Casey's "Juno and the Paycock." John's performance as "Captain Boyle" is superb and to quote the ville for national pi'esident PHIL had for a town hoy, was chosen IM local papers, "magnificant." We cannot help but feel proud of EBELING, and that Delta Colony athlete of the week earlier last at U. of K. this year is getting off month. Ron Peterson, Fred Martin, Brother Pettit in this outstandingto a good start. and Madix were named to the all- success. \r\nPage Four December, 1957 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fiji Men Dress As N. Y. "Hoods Tiving Philosophy' of Wayne A. Johnsfon '19 // Frequently, For Pledge Dance On the night of October 26, the Fiji pledges threw a fine pledge dance, which they called "Manhat tan Madness." The theme depicted downtown Manhattan, New York, and as such attracted a large part of the participants to dress as hoodlums. the Chicago Daily not staffed with the kind of people who are trustworthy and dependa ing Philosophies" of prominent Chi- ble. cagoans . . . as they have stated They are the agents in the lone them in talks before the Chicago ly stations, the dispatchers who Sunday Evening Club.' work through the night guarding On Friday, October 25, 1957, the the safety of our trains, the en Daily News printed the "Living gineers with steady nerves who Philosophy" of Wayne A. Johnston read the signs of the right-of-way '19, president of the Illinois Cen like pioneers of old read the mes tral Railroad. sage of the land. News runs a series entitled ' "Liv Outside the house, a cardboard By Wayne A. Johnston '19 skyscraper as high as the balcony made up the facade, while inside, Someone once wrote to this effect the dining room was decorated like —"Whether he realizes it or not, a city street, lined with typical everyone has his own philosophy places of business. In the hallway was a manhole of life, and that is the most im cover, and a danger sign. At the portant thing about him." request of George Whitney, no hole was made under the manhole cover. I believe this. If we know what They are the people in industry and our schools and churches and government who care what happens in this world of ours, who measure up to the demands of this strange, perverse planet on which we live out our mortal lives. Religion Flays Part I would not want to claim that a man's philosophy is, we can every religious-minded person is pretty well tell where he is heading this same type of individual, much and where he will land. By this as I would like to believe this is I don't mean we can accurately true. tell how successful he will be in But I have no doubt that in our YOU CAN HELP US MEET life, if we use the word in its usual churches we find a much higher ILLINOIS FIJI EXPENSES sense. percentage of unselfish people than Are you getting a subscription we do in the general public. High School Irony blank with this issue of THE As all of you have, I have set We know how ironic the high ILLINOIS FIJI? school class books can be in this my heart and my mind on living Included in this issue is a list of regard. Sometimes the boy tabbed God's word. I know all of you, just those who have already sent us "most likely to succeed" finds him as I do, find it difficult always to their subscriptions up to Dec. 1. self with grey hair and without live up to precepts set for us by our We hope when our next issue is any great position in the world and Saviour, but in the act of trying sent out in March that we can add conversely, the lad who largely to live up to them, we help to raise YOUR NAME to this list, for once went unnoticed by his classmates ourselves above the forces of life you become a subscriber you do not is the one who often becomes a that seek to pull us down. receive any further requests for man of some means in the world. Live By Golden Rule this school year. But when we use the term in a We businessmen find that for a Subscriptions are ,$2.00 and your truer sense, that is, success in liv business to be successful, it must remittance should be mailed in our ing, I think we generally can tell live by the Golden Rule. If a com enclosed reply envelope. with accuracy the ones who will pany is to have a good character, it We hope we can count on you in lead a rich and full life. must be staffed by people of good this worthy project. Please let us character. That is why I bring Those Who Give hear from you, soon! By and large, they are the people the church and what it stands for very frankly into our consultations who give of themselves. You who have children know that on the Illinois Central. this wonderful trait of unselfish Chain Gang' ness reveals itself early in life. They are the children who are a joy to their parents, who are moth After many close calls, the class er's and father's little helpers, the of '60 lost its first pin. girl who helps mom with the Linda Lynch of Sigma Sigma is dishes, the boy who carries the the lucky girl with Elby Wallace of rake for his dad. They are the ones who make you feel good inside Arcola, being her Fiji man. Carl Osti'and also surprised the when you watch them at play, be chapter by announcing his pinning cause they play as ha)'d as you to Nancy Servine, Alpha Phi. know latei' in life they will work. We live busy lives on the rail road. Most of us in responsible positions are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Go To Church But 1 insist that our men take time in their busy lives for their families and their church, what ever that church may be. And I can proudly say that we have a great many men in our organiza tion who do just exactly that. Therefore I say, no matter how enmeshed our lives may become in JAMES D. WARD '29, Box 209- world, the boys and girls who be the details of daily living, we need A, Mt. Hunger Road, Sycamore, 111. come the men and women who can but a simple philosophy to live our Dependable People WARD OWNS HOTEL Give me the workers of the says he's soi-ry he missed Home be depended upon. 1 have spent my coming. Jim owns the Hotel Fargo life in the railroad business, a busi in Sycamore. ness which could not exist if it were lives successfully. The Lord and His Way is the compass that will bring us home safely to port. \r\nDecember, 1957 Page Five THE ILLINOIS FIJI David Kinley Educational Foundation Winners Analysis Bureau tiighiiglit Chapter Homecoming Festivities Places Chi lota One of the big highlights of the 1957 Homecoming at Chi Iota was the recognition of high scholarship on the part of several chapter As First at Illinois The College Analysts Bureau has, David Kinley Educational Foundation Award winners for highest released its findings of fraternity scholarship in their respective classes during the preceding year at strength at the University of Illi men. the University were announced by CORLISS ANDERSON as follows: nois for the 1956-1957 school year. Graduate Gives Report SENIOR: Robert Little; JUN IOR: Tom Johnston; SOPHO MORE: Dick Scheffer; and (Continued from page 1) FRESHMAN: George Whitney. Scholastic improvement checks Foundation was able to continue went to the following chapter men: the awards made last year by the SENIOR: Jim McGill; JUNIOR: late Brother LOUIS E. LEVERJohn Jenkins; SOPHOMORE: Bob ONE. Our association president. Broth Passaneau; and FRESHMAN: er JIM FELT, made closing re Dave Geist. Our congratulations to these men marks for the evening, praising the chapter for its outstanding record on their fine achievements. The winning teams were: FIRST in scholarship and activities, and expressing the hope that the PLACE: George Whitney's team, On Fdembers' Reactions This independent bureau has named PHI GAMMA DELTA ALONE of 48 rivals." "FIRST Wilson B. Heller, founder and manager of the College Analysts Bureau, has been supervising col lege fraternity analysis work for many years and is considered the foremost authority in this field. Heller uses an on-campus student opinion poll to determine each fra ternity's rank in importance, prom inence and power each year. Heller, in the past few years, Cheney cup will soon return to the has rated Chi Iota fifth in 1955, consisting of Bo Haush, Ken Suta five-way tie for first in 1956 and Chi Iotas. ter, Fred Martin, Jim Corrigan, and Jim Shively. SECOND PLACE: The invitation of Brothers Carmichael and Felt to "one and all" to "FIRST ALONE" in 1957 . . . first on a campus that bears the title Bob Passaneau's team, consisting attend the late evening reunion of "Greek Kingdom of the Woi'ld." of Dana Shubert, Joe Strauw, Walt Here are a few quotes concerning the Class of '42, was accepted by Baker, and John Jenkins. Chi Iota from the current survey: many, and enjoyed by all. Another enjoyable and successful "Always had power to be leader Homecoming at Chi Iota is history. Phi Goms First With Decorations One of the brothers who was back "Reported as always having for the first time in many year's very high rating in internal finan was heard to remark, "Why haven't cial management." (Continued from page 1) I been doing this EVERY year? First among the best! Hats off to amidst a dismembered segment of I want to make my reservations for Chi Iota! his project. Incidentally, Joe, un- 1958 now!" heroically, was left uninjured. Make your plans now to be on The operation of the decorations hand next year. Bring the wife preceeded like clockwork. A buck- and children. toothed, eight foot high Minnesota Gopher strutted out from an Or ange and Blue cluster of desert rocks, with a football, to cross the goal called "Illini Pass." A little epileptic perhaps, the Gopher Fiji Subscribers . . . (Continued on page 2) S Paul B. Schumacher '51 four Ralph W. Seely '34 appendages in motion, his intricate Victor C. Seiter '25 mechanism having been fathered David S. Shellabarger '14 William L. Shellabarger '16 traveled 70 feet with all by Jim Solomon. Gopher is Murdered Reaching "Illini Pass", the Goph er was attacked and murdered by a band of Indians which had been popping up from behind the long F. Marshall Smith '37 Fred R. Snell '27 Selden L. Stebbins '15 Daniel A. Strauss '20 pass. After a barrage of pistol Harold the Gopher was rendered dead, and angelic. With a lily in hand, he was hauled up to Heaven on a wire. Thanks to the enthusiasm of Joe Zalar, the house was well-organized on this project. The slogan for the decorations was: "Watch our Orange and Blue Eleven send the Gopher squad to Heaven." And that they did! received the following telegram at the house late Saturday evening from CLYDE "HAM" HALE, ad dressed Bill William C. Stubbs, Jr. "23 shots and warhoops had subsided, could not make it. MILTON HAAS to BILL CARMICHAEL. Carmichael Phi Gamma Delta array of rocks during his trip to the Sutherland While many members of the 1942 class gathered together dur ing Homecoming, one member The telegram reads as follows: Harry R. Stevens '38 L. Hale '42 Sends Telegram For Missing Homecoming '41 T George W. Talbot '09 Richard A. Thompson '21 Dr. Robert N. Trapp '34 Albert Triebel, Jr. '37 Two things can't be beat: Illinois football team on Homecoming, and Chi Iota Fijis, especially class of '42. Sorry can't be there. Too much last minute business. Hello to all the gang. "HAM" V James A. Van Doom, Jr. '25 W Glenn A. Waser '33 Howard G. Weakley '07 James C. Welch '42 Hammond W. Whitsitt '03 Dr. Henry E. Wilson, Jr. '32 Rodney A. Wright '41 Z Stuart H. Zuck '49 \r\nPage Six December, 1957 THE ILLINOIS FIJI h!ews from Graduate Fijis Here, There and Everywhere GENE WALLACE '54 of Arcola, graduate student, has been named part-time staff member of the Uni versity of Illinois Bureau of Busi ness Management. He holds a B. S. degree in journalism. ber of the Investment Commitlcc post with Stewart Howe Alumni had some very happy times togeth of the University of Illinois Alumni e r . Association, of which our Brother August, 1956, while my wife and Wally Leek is president this year. I were vacationing at Big Lynn Brother Anderson's home ad Lodge near Spruce Pine we drove dress is 217 Linden Road, Barring- into town and gave "Prep" and his Brother Wallace's business ex ton, 111. wife Agnes the surprise of their perience includes a public relations life. It was a very hot day when we HARRY R. STEVENS '38 sends found them in the office of the Tri- Service, 1952 to 1954, and an ad this kind word, "Congratulations in vertising sales promotion position your scholarship and general chap with General Electric, 1954. He was ter spirit. Mrs. Stevens and I stop with the United States Air Force ped in for lunch prior to one of the from 1955 to 1957. games. We were vei-y gratified by While at UI, he served as presi the number of both pledges and ac dent of the senior class of 1954, tives who came up and introduced County News hard at work, sweat ing away, on the forthcoming edi tion of the Tri-County News. They immediately knocked off work and guided us to their new home on top of a mountain affording a most wonderful view of the Blue Ridge was in the student senate, and a themselves and others. member of the Daily Illini staff. He Thanks for giving Jay Mountains in all directions. Allen "Prep" was then just winding up was the 1952 recipient of David from Hoopeston such a good rush. the sale of his dairy herd and just Kinley Memorial Scholarship. Though his father is a Phi Delt, and a few months previously had com The Bureau of Business Man pleted arrangements with a local agement was established in 1948 to club for turning over his farm into NEW ADDRESSES help Illinois businessmen in man a golf course. The greens were all agement problems. It provides pub completed and that same week the A couple of new addresses have course was officially opened for lications, conferences, extension courses, library service, and man been received at the ILLINOIS play. In the spacious living room FIJI office. If you have a new ad with a bountiful supply of grape agement counseling. dress or have heard of a new ad juice at hand, we had a most won Brother Wallace's mailing ad dress for one of the brothers, won't derful time talking over people and dress in Arcola is North Pine St. you please jot it down and send it events of the old days. "Prep" was to us for our files ? a wonderful chap, a great civic GEORGE E. HINCHLIFF '12 New addresses for the following- leader in the community and will be sends us word to remind Fiji grad graduate members are: sorely missed by all who knew him. uates that his address is 320 Bay R. E. BALDWIN '28, 1207 North Haven Court, Clearwater, Floi-ida. Early in the Spring, we were Main St., Bloomington, 111. ROBERT A. HERSHBARGER most happily surprised by a visit from Brother WALTER STEW '54, 503 Noi'th Swigert, Champaign, ART with his wife and sister. writes, "Mary is due for another 111. Walter is now living at Ormond Fiji before the end of the year, and EDWARD 0. KEATOR '02, 108 Beach and, not having seen him in January, I'll be returning with Five Oaks Ave., Dayton, 5, Ohio. since he graduated in 1907, was my clan to Illinois. We will be in certainly nearly taken off my feet Mount Sterling, Illinois, where I'll finally persuaded Jay to go Phi with surprise. We returned the call be hanging out my shingle. We will be seeing much more of Delt, he was very much interested and found Walter and family very the Fiji's again after an absence of in Phi Gamma Delta, and was much nicely located in a home which he seven years. Brother Bunting is impressed by our group and its purchased last year. Walter's wife is from Daytonna and their son is presently located at 8722 Syca rushing. Brother Stevens, is a lawyer, and now in business with headquarters more, Fairchild AFB, Washington. lives at 421 North Jackson Ave., in Daytonna Beach. Walter has now retired from his vacuum cleaningWILLARD B. CURTIS '24 has Clinton, Illinois. DR. THOMAS C. BUNTING '48 been elected as a vice-president of the Illinois State Chamber of Com business and is looking very well We appreciated getting this nice and prosperous. With some 50 years letter from ROBERT B. OTIS '08, of reminiscence to cover we feel that we hardly scratched the sur face, so am keenly looking forward and treasurer of Barrett Hardware "I have just received my copy company in Joliet. His home ad of the Illinois Fiji and was griev to their visit in the near future." merce. "Bill" is currently vice-president 930 Albe Drive, Orlando, Fla. dress is 700 Sugar Creek Drive, ously shocked and saddened to read Joliet, 111. of the death of "PREP" HENRY ED DYKSTRA '37 has recently '04. We were old friends of some joined the New York advertising CORLISS D. ANDERSON '26, 50 years standing. In 1908, when agency of Gerald, John and Associ professor of Finance in the Gradu the writer was a member of the ates, as vice-president in charge ate School of Business at North faculty of the Colorado School of of their industrial division and as western Univei'sity, has been made Mines, "Prep" was assigned to the a a trustee of Beloit College. His pri Colorado territory as a reporter foimary service there is as a member the Engineering News with head of the Board's Investment Com quarters in Denver. We frequently mittee. He also serves as a mem got together in social doings and director of the company, with offices at 8 East 48th sti-eet. New York City. The Dykstra home is at 33-16 81st sti-eet Heights, N. Y. in Jackson