LAMBDA NU JODAY PHI GAMMA DELTA Spring, i960 University of Nebraska Volume 12 No. 3 I Cecil Metzger George Hancock Jack Holmquist Fred Arnold Jerry Solomon NEW PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE NAMED JERRY SOLOMON GEORGE HANCOCK George Hancock pledged Lambda Nu of Phi Gamma Delta in 1949 and was initiated in 1950. After graduat ing from Teachers College in 1953, he entered t h e armed services and served two years in Germany. After he was discharged he was Neil W "Jerry" Solomon has served in Fiji offices since he graduated in 1951. He served as National Field Secretary (51-53), Section Chief (53-56) and Purple Legionnaire of Lambda Nu since 1957. employed by the telephone company, where he is currently working. Jerry, who is currently employed a s branch manager for Occidental George and his KAT wife, Gretchen, serving on the general fraternity's are active in civic and fraternity activity. George is vice president of the Lincoln Reserve Officers Association, Chairman of the YMCA Membership Club, and the Lincoln Junior Chamber of Commerce. He and his family are members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Gretchen is secretary of the Lambda Nu Alliance of mothers, sisters and daughters. wives, Life of California, is presently Three Man Board Established To Advise George W. Hancock, '53, assumed the position of Purple Legionnaire on March 7, I960. He succeeds Neil W. "Jerry" Solomon, '51, who re signed in mid-February. In addition to the new Purple Legionnaire, an advisory board was established consisting of Cecil F. Metzger, '52; Jack Holmquist, '57; and Fred Arnold, '31. According to Hancock, the board is The "piano playing rider of Pega of an "advisory nature and each sus" is among the handful of men who member may have certain areas of has personally visited every Fiji the fraternity to supervise, such as Permanent Committee on Charters. chapter in the fraternity. According to Jerry, his largest project was to work with the LSU chapter and raise funds for a new Fiji Hut. Jerry and his wife, Barbara, have one son, Stephen, who is two years old. scholarship. " The board will meet in the near future to set up their organization and goals for the remainder of the school year. Brief biographical sketches of the board members are as follows: CECIL F. METZGER pledged Phi Gamma Delta in 1948 where he was active in campus and house activities PLAN NOW TO ATTEND LAMBDA NU'S INIATATION OMAHA*HOTEL BLACKSTONE *APRIL 2,1960 untU 1952. After serving with Uncle Sam he returned to the university for a BS degree inBusiness Adminis tration. Shortly after graduation, "Gee" joined the staff of the Universi ty of Nebraska Foundation where he is currently Assistant-secretary in charge of the annual fund. He married Marilyn McDonald, AOPi, and has two daughters. JACK HOLMQUIST graduated from Lambda Nu in 1957. While in the house he served as Pledge Trainer (Continued on page 7) \r\nLombdo Nu Today Page 2 LAMBDA NU TODAY University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Editor Don Ferguson, '62 Reporters and Contributors: Dick Stacy, '61 Dick Altrock, '62 It is doubtful whether many Fiji grads need be introduced to the D. B. & G. The legend of the Grill is probably as much a part of campus tradition as Ivy Day. Although it is difficult to think of the D. B. & G. as the place to study, a recent article in "The Daily Nebraskan" indicates someone must at least attempt it. An ingenious "Rag" scribe took a penetrating look into campus study habits and printed these clever observations comparing study habits to Average OTHERS identified with story. 6 8 4 2 favorite "Mom" Minier Issued 4 times yearly. study place stacks By Don Ferguson With the closing of another issue, come the last few words of copy from, of course, your editor. We who put this paper out feel that one of our better issues. We are certainly happy to hear from you and to know that you have enjoyed past issues. The com ment on the "special issue" made us extremely happy. The house faces a busy spring. house, Crib Grill dorm on campus -Editor's Notes we have here, Study At Grill-Two Average grade averages. Gary Bennink, '63 Ralph Kosmicke, '63 Bob Hedgecock,'63 Alumni News RBMEMBBR WHBN--- over the finished partied saw Christmas 3 reports, read on most parents vacation read 2 books train home nights once pinned romance situation married date around method of light group studying review for finals alone reviewing, study alone engaged three times cram and cram rest night before go to movie 4-5 hours of review cram exam finish 3-hour 1-1/2 hours 2-1/2 hours 3 hours 1-1/2 hours essay multiple easy not given go to movie final in . . . prefer finals that are . . . choice plans for semester Initiation is April 2 when we will see break several of you; the formal is late in April, Ivy Day and Spring Day are "Next semester I'M going near and so is the memorable Island to get Omaha rest up read book wash car, night for next clean room spots semester an 8. 0 a 6. 5 a 6. 0 a job Party. Harold Holmquist and the G. O. M. have paid their memorable visit t o the chapter, much to the pledge classes delight, and activity is back to a quiet normal. You may be interested in the topics of discussion in the snug little nooks and crannies of each room. The strong Republicans and the staunch Democrats are lining up on the political tightropes; instructors are tarred, feathered or praised; song feasts with strumming guitars, and the normal educational discussion of It's Time Again To Rush I With the second semester halfway gone, the fraternity begins to think about rushing and the selection of new candidates DELTA. for PHI GAMMA product. From a financial standpoint, we are always in poor shape as far as rush ing is concerned. This is expressed Your recommendations, along with names from men in the house, news paper clippings, etc. , are providing relatively by the fact that no matter us with the nucleus for our summer how much is allotted for rushing, last weekend. Mom, with her never ending spirit and go-power, the cooks, Leda and Mrs. MacBeth, and Marge the maid are, as usual,- lending their untiring services for "their boys". A new P. Li. , three feet of snow on the ground, a changing cabinet, initia tion, rushing, and numerous other happenings all would be familiar to each of you. We hope to hear from you soon. FERG if more were available, the scope of rushing would be much larger. The reason for the small fund pro vided by the house is obvious -- the increasing cost of living in a fra ternity set against a stabilized house bill does not leave much for such expenses. The way the Interfraterni- ty Council sets up the program and the increasing competition from other fraternities, necessitates our having at least $1000. PERGE! However, the house can barely provide half of this. In addition to financial support we need help rushing from you. Not that Remember Initiation April 2 your sending names of boys whom you consider potential Fijis. This is the most important thing you can do, for we hate to lose a good hometown you can attend our rush parties, al though if this is possible we would appreciate it, but more important is rush program. At present we are planning the summer program and particulars on this will come out in the next edition of the Lambda Nu. As far a s the actual rush for the remainder of the school year is con cerned we will be concentrating on the State Basketball Tournament, All Sports Day, and the State Track Meet. Those of you in Lincoln or near-by could help by stopping by the house during these week-ends. It is our goal to pledge thirty-five top men next September. You can help by sending in names of prospects and aiding financially. Thank you. Fraternally, PERGE! Neal Westphal \r\nLambda Nu Today MOM'S FIJI NOTES by Mom Minier Think our old fashioned "time" has gone modern also and launched into orbit; here we are into I960 with another school year almost gone. The Minier family should be glad to bid '59 adieu--for as far as we're concerned it's been a stinker. Your housemother gave it a good start last January by arguing with a "little" freight train; then Pat finishes it up in October with a cerebral throm bosis. Not too much complaint though. I recovered in record time and he's well over the hump. The holidays were happy ones. The house looked festive with a beautiful big tree, Christmas greens on the mantle and doors. On Saturday be fore vacation we had the "Night Be fore Christmas" party complete with Santa, (a tall slim one replaced the typical rotund gentleman) gifts, dancing, gaily decorated cookies and apple cider. On the following Monday evening we had our traditional Christmas turkey arrival in February of an heir or heiress. DR. WM. WAGNER in Long Beach remains a loyal member of their local graduate chapter; four of them are Nebraska Fijis. WALLY VOSS is their treasurer. TED CANNON i s associated with his father who is a successful Ford dealer in Mitchell. The Cannons two children, Scott about four and a half and Chris almost three, are looking forward to another member of the family in January. DR. CURT MERRICK has nothing new to report except the addition of an alley cat. He does enjoy the news sheet since it's his only direct con tact with the Chapter. JOAN SCHEURICK is faithful about taking over for BILL in an annual review of family and Fiji brothers. She says TYLER VANDERKALK, who also lives in Tulsa, has recently moved into a new home. BILL AND BETTY GRIFFIN visited them l a s t Tables were decorated with January on their way to California. little glittering golden trees studded with miniature toys. Alert white JIM REED had dinner with them while dinner. reindeer decked out in red velvet saddle bags and golden reins peeked out amid the trees. The candle lit room put us all in a real holiday mood. Your housemother' s mail was heavy and we're happy to be able to relay messages that will be of interest to many of you. (Included were several photos of my "Fiji grandchildren". What an adorable group they are. ) From Texas GLENN AND PAT ROSENQUIST tell us that in July, Glenn will discontinue his close association with Uncle Sam and begin pediatric residency at the University of California in San Francisco. Incidentally, we're reminded that daughter Jane will be three in April. BILL AND NORMA NELSON in Milliard told us about CLARK DAVID'S arrival on August 19th. Bill sub- mitted to an emergency operation in October and has been going rather on a business trip from Houston. We would like to hear directly from those fellows, too. The Scheurick's son is in the first grade and their daughter is three. The KENT JOHNSONS have been a busy family. This past summer they redecorated their home and Kent has sold his filling station. They spent Christmas holidays in Fremont. The note on JOHN AND SALLY DIERKS card was a trifle confusing. Sally wrote that they were on their way to Albert Lea, Minnesota, where John would be working at the Johnson laundry and would be home every night. JIM McCONNELL, who is in the air force in Washington, had an 7^ Column As you can see, this particular issue is quite extensive. The editor requests that 1 limit my remarks. Scholarship is improving at Lambda Nu! Quite a few actives have im proved their grade averages over previous performances, some quite convincingly. Prospects for a Lambda Nu PBK in the near future appear very lilcely. As you can infer, a healthy attitude toward the achieve ment of good scholar ship is becoming quite prevalent. Not only are we becoming better students, but the intramural basket ball team racked down fourth place among all fraternities and the grunt 'n groaners won second place in the all-university wrestling tournament. The pledge class has completed its preparation for becoming actives. Ten pledges have made the required average for initiation and have earn ed the privilege of being initiated. I might add that our percentage for important announcement; he and Judy initiation was above the average for expect their family to number three all fraternities. The pledge class in March. was outstanding this year. The first we've heard of the EMERSON "SCOTTY" SCOTT'S was pect the new initiates to stay "fired We ex a family picture. Papa and Mama haven't changed, and Emerson III is up" and contribute a lot to the house. The undergraduate brothers wel come your interest and support. We The HARLAN "HO" ROBERSONS a small edition of his dad. Little Sarah is a potential beauty queen. would like more of you to stop over twenty three years, missed sending Scotty is with a Ranch Co. in Dayton, newer members of FIJI-land . easy ever since. in Colorado Springs have never, in a cheery greeting. WALT AND PHYL GERLACH are in Rantoul, Illinois where Walt has been stationed since June at Chanute field. He's assigned to the missile field; is section head in charge of electronics training for the "Minute Man", the largest ballistic missile program in SAC; and other ballistic missiles at Chanute. The big news was that they were awaiting the and become acquainted with the . . Wyoming and very enthusiastic about besides, we enjoy the war stories about college life as it used to be. it. It's "WRIGHT HARDWARE" now in Mitchell, Nebraska. Claude's successful farming career had to be discontinued because of a bad back so Mary and he will be trying a new venture. Young Bill and Kevin are By comparison, college today is somewhat different. See you at initiation on April 2nd I Fraternally, growing up rapidly and will miss the T. farm. (Continued on Page 5) PERGEI M. Gilliland \r\nLambda Nu Today Doctor Norman Vincent Peale CRADLE CREW From Washington D. C. , Mr. and Visits With Lambda Nu Fijis Mrs. Burkett Van Kirk announce the birth of a son Mark on December 28th. The Van Kirks are former Lincoln- Brother Norman Vincent Peale met with Lambda Nu Fijis in his hotel suite during a recent visit to Lincoln. ites, where Burkett practiced law. The Ted Cannons have three young Caught in a tight schedule of speaking folks since January 2nd when Shelley engagements for the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Peale provided a Lee joined the family group. Jan and Art Mueller (formerly Jan Holmquist) presented very interesting and inspiring thirty- Merwyn and minute talk. Helen Holmquist their first grandson Gregory M. on January 9th in Houston, Brother Peale related some of the interesting tales of his undergraduate Texas. days at Ohio Wesleyan, where he was A daughter and a first for the Dick Thompsons. Pamela Sue, a big girl, a roommate of Cecil J. "Scoop" Wilkinson. 8 lbs. 8 ounces, arrived on the fifth of February. According to all calculations, and just in time for an income tax deduction, Julie Ann Ferguson won the that attacks against it were for the most part unfounded. Dr. Peale has defended the system in his nationally added affection of little brother Craig, Charlie and Barbara by arriving on syndicated column. His December 31st. on the best seller indicated that he did not consider it annoxmce the arrival of their first to be any great feat. It was a result of a need he had felt since his college days to express himself in a positively-directed philosophy. daughter, Heidi, a seven pound, 13 oz. little lady whose birth date was February 16. It was PINNINGS Brother Peale inscribes a copy of last year, however, it's like measles the gone into the epidemic stage and no ING for the one seems to want t o be immunized. "To rqy brothers of Lambda Nu with Dec. 14th - Jim Anderson to Susan comments The Power of Positive Thinking Jack and Carolyn Holmquist proudly This was a much neglected column When asked about his thoughts on the fraternity system, he stated that it was basically sound and POWER OF POSITIVE THINK chapter library with: best fraternal greetings. " evident to those of us who talked with Brother Peale that he had given a considerable amount of thought to the aims and ideals of a fraternity. Perhaps a similar examination would do all of us some good. Jane Sass, Kappa Alpha Theta. Jan. 4th - Ron Bell and Gail Francis Simon, Kappa Alpha Theta. Jan. 11th - Larry Aspegren and Mary Bartlett, Kappa Kappa Gamma. ENGAGEMENTS Dec. 4 - William Chase to Claudia Allen and Dick Stacy and Marlys Nelson. Feb. 1 - Bob Kirkendall to Suzanne Greenfield, an Alpha Phi from Hast-' ings. ' All of these girls are wearing third finger sparklers. MARRIAGES The marriage of Ann Bedwell to Judd Wagner was solemnized on Sunday, December 27th, at 3 o'clock in the F i r s t Methodist Church in Falls City, Nebraska, with the recep tion in the Stephenson Hotel. The young people are occupying their new home in Columbus, Nebraska. Bob Benter was married to Adele De Rouen, an airline stewardess, of Trinidad, Colorado. They are living in Aurora, Colorado. James Anderson and Suzie Sasse's engagement announcements were just out when we heard of their marriage, which occurred a t eleven o'clock on January 23rd in the First Presby terian Church in Omaha. The couple are living in an apartment in Lincoln. Dr. and "Mom" Minier are pictured above with Brothers (L. to R. ): Ralph Kosnieke, Ron Stirtz, Dick Wright, Ray Wojtasek, David Harper, Harold Ehlers, Tom Gilliland, Mike Eisenhart, George Hancock, Dale Anderson, Ron Watson, Jerry Solomon, Steve Hansen, Dick Altrock, and Lauris Whitehead. \r\ncontinued from page 3 The MAURICE DINGWELLS added another little face on the picture of their good looking family. Since Michael David joined them on Octo ber 24th, the young group makes a count of 4: John, Kristi, Susan and now Mike. "Ding" continues with Mutual of Omaha. KEN EISENHART'S a n n u a l note usually brings some good news. This the move again. The present abode is Salt Lake City. Marily writes that another Cherub is due in February-let's hope it's William 4th? JOHN AND MILDRED ELWELL with the two youngsters, Ann and Stewart, plan to spend part of February in Atlanta, Georgia with Mildred's family. TOM AND MARY CORNlSHin time it's that he and two other men Naperville, Illinois, have just com have formed a partnership taking over the work of his present office and starting a new one. He reports family well and growing up too rapidly. pleted their new home--which Our first hint that the WM. CAMP from Tom's card. We've had several BELL family had a daughter was the combined with keeping up with young Chuck and Bill kept them on the trot. 1 sure enjoyed the issue of "Lambda Nu Today on the Fiji owl" is a quote such comments and 1 am particularly addition of "Anne" on their card. DR. STU WILEY AND GINNY pleased. Ever since 1 received the picture in 1946 with the letter a few stopped in after one of the games this fall, but unfortunately we missed them. They promise another try months later, 1 felt it should be pub next fall. knew the story, although 1 had a typed copy taped on the back of the picture. When your present editor, Don Vital statistics for their family--Stu Jr., "Bing" a sopho more, Ann in junior high and Eddie, a fifth grader. Reports have come lished because it had to be of interest to all Lambda Nu men, and 1 knew few o f t e n to us t h a t "Dr. Stu" i s a Ferguson, read the letter he wanted to publish the story and picture--for successful and muchloved physician. which I'm most grateful. KAREN AND DON FITZGERALD are now located in Fremont. There been of more than passing interest to you all. he will begin the training period with Goodyear. Young Mike, a well behaved little chap, is their big interest now. ANN, BILL AND JOHNNY CANNON spent the holidays in Atlanta, Georgia, with Ann's family. Young Johnny is a sturdy handsome young man. We've been hoping to hear from ARNOLD "ARNIE" MORTON and were rewarded by a newsy letter. As you know he has been in service, but now is with a large farm cooperative as a field representative. He will be located in the Stockton, California area. Arnie was married last summer to a wonderful girl. Jackie is an Oregon State graduate, a Pi Phi, and a Mortar Board. She is present ly teaching. He had a card recently from FRED BOUCHER who lives in Berkeley and has a son William Byron, born August 27. On St. Patrick's day, '59, the stork left the 6th blessed bundle in the dick KUHL household at Ashland. Don't know whether he really meant it for them or just was tired out with that 9 pound 9 ounce package. Any way the two oldest, Connie and Karen, are in school which must be some help. Dick manages the Kuhl Grain Co. when he has time after helping ride herd at home. Sorry, nothing but a signed card from LT. COL. DWIGHT WHITAKER. He's apparently still in Germany. Xhe same from BOB AND MARY SCHUYLER but we trust all is well with them. The KEEBLERS, Bill, Marily, and their three daughters, Kristie, Julie, and Jani have been on 1 know it's After trying civilian life for awhile MURRAY BACKHAUS decided flying was his dish. He's in Texas naviga ting B-47's and flies all over the world while Dixie, Robin, Cindy, and Cary keep the kettle boiling at home. Nice for Dixie that her twin sister Donna is right close, as TOM TOBIN also flys and we assume operates from the same base. JIM BAIRD'S card commented that he thought the last copy of Lambda Nu excellent and he enjoyed it. Also, althoughhe is still working at House hold Finance Co. , he contemplates a change. It's always a joy to hear from our "Order of the Coif" man, BOB Lambdo Nu Today Pogo 5 chased a new home in Amarillo, Texas. He's in service acting as Assistant Statistical Services officer (1. B. M. work). Young Curt is an interesting year old--walking and speaking a language all his own. The JOHN SKINNERS like the south where he finds his work enjoyable. He too has a compliment for our little paper as he feels it his one contact with the fraternity. He told me that TED WEIDNER has been well since his operation and is living in Omaha. Ted's big news was that he is father of twins. We'd like to hear from our former efficient treasurer. BOB SWAIN is active with the Tucson Alums, but says it's a poor substitute for the Nebraska group. He's looking forward to a visit next fall. The ED BRUERE'S have a daughter Nina, a school girl now, and son Ed Jr., who is a miniature of his father. Ed is to be manager of the new cafe teria Bishops are building in a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shopping center. BOB ORRS three were having a wonderful time in the deep snow which La Grande, Oregon provided during the holidays. CHARLES "CHUCKt' AND CAROL STEWART with little Cheryl will perhaps be leaving Florida when he's out of service in February, but he hasn't decided where he will go yet. BERT LINN'S t hr e e--St e v e n, Michael, and Lori--had their stock ings hung by the chimney withcare-although tiny Lori didn't seem too interested. The DAVISONS, Dean, Judy, Mark and Scott flew to Nebraska to spend holidays with Dean's family in Ainsworth. You remember he i s with Boeing in Seattle in their personnel department. He received his Washington architecture license this fall. Have wondered what happened to TOLLEFSON, who is General Council and Secretary of Douglas Oil Co. His home in Altadena, California was completed about two years ago on a half acre lot with plenty of room yearly letter brought me up to date. In June they moved to Estherville, Iowa, a town of 8000 near the upper for the swimming pool. nuke and DOROTHY VAN SANT were here late fall and at that time of the three drug stores and Lorna assists twophysicieins whenever they visited his Omaha, 95 year old father in who was in apparent good health. However, on December 8th Nuke came back to see him laid to rest. Peace be his. Our TONY EISTETTER began to wonder about what anti-American feeling in Venezuela might lead to, so one day in early November, 1 received a call from California with Tony at the other end. He told me they had returned to the states, bag and baggage. The holidays brought their message and a family picture. They have reason to be proud of their two beautiful children. DON KIRKWOODS recently pur DUANE AND LORNA HESS. Minnesota border. Their Duane is in one need her. JACK GWYN is with the Commis sion of Game and Inland Fisheries of Virginia in the wildlife and research dept. Quoting: "Right now we are plugging for better wilderness legis lation for future wilderness recrea tion and enjoyment of our outdoor heritage by those who will follow us in a more crowded period of history. " Also quoting, "1 am in the mood for letter writing. Just reading the latest Lambda Nu Today has triggered this mood. 1 enjoy of course hearing about my fellow Phi Gams of days gone by but would suggest that they all write at least once a year and be a little more informative." (Continued on Page 6) \r\nPage 6 Lambda Nu Today -DEATH NOTICE- Tragic news came to us through a clipping from a Vero Beach, Florida, paper. Quoting: "The body of JACK HOUSTON prominent citrus grower, was recovered yesterday from Royal Palm Blvd. canal when skin divers raised the wreckage of his station wagon. The body of Houston's wife was discovered in the Indian river nearby, Sunday morning, January 31, about 3/4 of a mile from where her husband's body was later recovered. •The couple left their two children with a baby sitter and went out for the evening Saturday saying they would return around eleven. When they didn't return she notified authorities. 'After no trace of either the car or her husband an airplane was sent up to scan the river. It sighted an oil slick a short distance from where her body was located. 'Draggers found the car and a skindiver went down 30 feet of water to bring up Houston's body. •They had stopped for cocktails then went to t h e Rivera restaurant for dinner. It i s located near the bank of the river and about 800 feet from where the c a r was found. Witnesses said they, (the Houstons) left Rivera's between 11:30 and 12:30 A.M. Their car apparently started along the road away from Rivera and across an open strip of land toward the river, and according to indications, traveling at a high rate of speed. continued from page 5 MOM'S FIJI NOTES Amen! Jack, if you all knew how I scout for news. Jack's family now numbers four with wife Ellen, daughter Anne, 2-1/2 and son, Thomas, 8 months. Handsome Brad Geier, Leo and Debbies son, smiled a holiday greeting as did young Michael Blore, l i t t l e son. Walt and Carol's Walt is with the 71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Selfridge AFB and is currently flying the F-102 Delta Dagger. Carol says they like the base very much. DAVID STUBBLEFIELD'S wife Lois writes, quote: "I'm taking this opportunity to report how we enjoy the paper. David is now sales manager of the Quincy, Springfield, Illinois and Jefferson City, Missouri territory for Insulate Building Materials Co. " There you are!--all that plus a change of address on a post card. Thank you, Lois. DON BEDKER is an industrial arts instructor in Great Falls, Montana, consciousness and drowned freeing himself. before Mrs. Houston was unable to swim. "Two sons left by the tragedy are Sam 7-1/2 and Jerry 4. " -DEATH NOTICE- In scanning death notices we happen ed upon that of EDWIN S. EWART of San Antonio, Texas. He was listed as a former Lincoln resident and student of the University. He received his M.A. from Purdue and was employed by the National Research Foundation at the Universi ty of Pennsylvania before moving to San Antonio a s a civilian scientist for the Navy. Remember INITIATION April 2 Can't remember when we last heard from DANNY WOLKENSDORFER, but he finally came through with an account of his wanderings, activities and the family since '55. Space permits only a sketchy review. In October '56, he was designated a Naval Aviator in Jacksonville, Florida. From there he flew to Virgin Islands, South and Central America, French Morocco, Africa, the Azores and many of the European countries. During this time he was assigned to an Anti-Submarine Patrol Squadron. He had the opportunity of participating in the Jupiter Missile Nose Cone recovery team and fortun ate in having his aircraft on the scene when Able and Baker were shot out into space and recovered intact He describes it as an awesome sight East Junior high school. The enroll ment is around 1000 with three shop teachers. Don is in the metal shop and is also assistant football coach and head track coach. They recently moved into their new home and have Dan and Carolyn have two daughters a little daughter, Cindy, whose birth date was July 11, 1958. She's the location is doubtful as yet. dog. leave from his duties. They spent a divided vacation in Tekamah and with proud possessor of a Welsh Cargi Out Laramie, Wyoming way the MOORHOUSE family--Bill, Alberta, Judy Gwen, about three and Marv Carolyn will be a year in April. At present the family is in Brunswick Maine but since Dan resigned h'' commission in December, his futur^ PHIL, MONICA, ^ AND YQUNr PATRICK HART had three weeks Debby, Nancy and Don--a re busy Monica's family. at the University and working fulltime as Laramie public schools manager of Occidental Life Ins Co people. BUI is still taking courses guidance coordinator. The past •Houston's body was found halfway summer he also taught a course each out of the opened right window. The five weeks term at the University lifeguard believed that Houston and took and passed his tool exam in managed to get his wife out of the car after it submerged, but lost Tucson Arizona chest specialist and has recently beennamed tuberculosis consultant t o work o n a part time basis with the Pima County Health Dept. statistics. LT. TOM McGEACHIN has been in JERRY SOLOMON has been named of California's Lincoln branch office' FRED M SANDERS has been named Bankers Life of Nebraska trustee emeritus. He joined the Co. in I902 as clerk, became secretary and vice president in 1946, retiring in IQsa CHARLIE FERGUSON'S letter of December 17th indicated he andBarb England a little over 1-1/2 years as Assistant Site Engineer for Douglas were on a waiting alert for a visit to Aircraft Co. They build missUe launch sites, then turn them over to the R. A.F. Tom was married last the hospital and a 195Q deduction. The little selm,. ""® under the wire, for Julie Ann h^ spring to Jenny Marshall of Dallas, December 31st birthdate same project and they were married Charge m March so should arrive in Lmcoln around the 15th where he Texas. She was there working on the in Lincoln, England. They are expecting their first little one some time this spring. Tom managed to see CAPT. JAMES WAMSLEY (Dr.) 3^ t Alconbury before he left for the states where he planned on going back to school at Cornell. c!V,e \ ^ b,o,h., Cois expects to be associated with the National Bank of Commerce DON AND MARY ANDREWS of Valley are domg their best to confuse us both with their occupations and their road map. is the antique shop Air Force, and Bob is teaching Bio an addition or an "in place of" and the arrow indicating "here we are" ville in Kentucky. 'T® of the antique fromshop. the Waterloo flocation JIM McGEACHIN is now out of the chemistry at the University of Louis Thanks for a nice letter from BOB qLOVER who furnished us with a news item. He told us that SHERM ^ELPTON is an especially success ful attorney in Los Angeles for several years and is nearing the top in one of the top largest and finest law firms. Gibbon, Dunn, and Cruther. Through the Nebraska Alumnus I learned that DR. Wm. G. URE is a As usual, we received the most unusual in Christmas cards designed by ROG AND MONIQUE CANNELL. Fitted flat into an envelope but when removed makes an almost three inch cube, the sides carrying pictures of the three children and their parents and the two ends a letter. I'm still trying to figure it out, but don't want to pull it apart to find out. The Cannell children, Corinne about 5, (Continued on Page 8) \r\n/4 Lambda Mu Today 0 @3 0 a a ,iUiL JU RUSHEE RECOMMENDATION Address. Town High School Scholarship^ POOR Finances AVERAGE NEEDS HELP- ABOVE AVERAGE . OKAY- Contacted by what Fraternities. Comments Recommended by . Signature . SUP. _DON'T KNOW_ \r\ncontinued from page 6 MOM'S FIJI NOTES Casey 3-1/2, and Paul 2 are busy his work at Stanford. Young Mark liappy youngsters. Itog has traveled trudged off to kindergarten this fall a good deal of the past year and the and "princess" Madeleine to her purchase of a lot overlooking the bay dancing class. promises a beautiful home site in the MERWYN AND HELEN HOLMnot too distant future. Through the same source we dis covered that NORMAN ZAHN has been QUIST have been spending sometime in Houston, Texas visiting daughter Jan. Since Christmas they moved promoted to manager of IBM type farther south and their last address writer d i v i s i o n at Caulton, Ohio. was Monterrey, Mexico. RON KOHLMEIER who is serving They also have a new daughter Leslie Kay, born October 9. Congratula tions on both counts! Ran into JIM PARRISH and his wife Ardys downtown. They live in New castle, Wyoming where Jim has a newspaper. They have two children, Tierny and Carlton. The FRANK CHERRYS two young folks are smiling good looking young sters and growing up rapidly. Uncle Sam down at Fort Sill, Okla homa, has had a rough go of it since he returned from the holidays at home. Nothing less than pneumonia, virus flu, virus throat infection, and to top it off three day measles. Hospitalized two and one half weeks. Kind of a rough go. We just learned recently that LEN RETIRING P.L. HAS A FEW PARTING WORDS Let's pull back the "purple" curtain for a few minutes and view the last two years at Lambda Nu. These were two years your retiring Purple Legionnaire enjoyed very much and reaped an invaluable education. If you haven't been a Purple Legionnaire you should try it. Certainly it will teach you tolerance and give you a better understanding of today's college man. Sometimes we are too quick to criticize the undergraduates and forgetful of what we did when we were in school. Frankly, 1 believe that the "todays" are better behaved and more gentlemanly than the "yes terdays". JIM ALLEN is attending Omaha U where he says his grades have im proved but social life is a bit dull. AND MRS. HURTZ went to Milwaukee The Chapter has had its ups and for the holidays when Mr. Hurtz was downs in terms of accomplishments stricken with a EVARS KARKLINS i s an hospital. Then last night, Febru ary 2nd, we read of the passing of his beloved wife. Our prayers and sympathy go out to his family. but this is perennial at Lambda Nu or shall we say traditional in the Greek system. There is just one reservation and that is academic pur Omaha U student also, attending night school We were pleased to receive a lovely picture of the KEN BROWN family. Keith is now 4, Maureen 2, Laura just 3 months. and The BOB PARTRIDGES, Hope, Patty, Tom, and John, spent most of the summer at Kennewick, Washing ton, where Bob worked a potato deal for Baker Produce. This fall they were in Lincoln for the Oklahoma game. A good report from the JACK SCHIRMERS out in California. All well. John, who is seven and Anne five are busy at the things children of that age do. The BARNEY INGRAM family spent a busy happy summer. Barney is past master of his lodge and new President of the Citrus Shrine Club. KEN ROBERTSONS live in Tekamah where he is in the life insurance heart attack Christ mas eve and is still confined to the suit. It seems that we have a diffi- He has a two and one-half year train cult time placing ourselves in a justifiable position in this respect. Perhaps the new scholarship laws will help this problem. Generally, this law provides that a new pledge ing program with a promising future must maintain a certain average dur ahead. ing pledgeship and in order to continue his training. At the end of the se BOB BENTER, who wrote me of his marriage, is working for the Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation. HARRY FOX, who is a mortician in Beatrice, received this year's distin mester if he doesn't have at least a guished service award from the "C" average, his pledge is dropped. We hope this program has the bite to Beatrice Junior Chamber of Com merce. Harry a native of Lincoln established residence in Beatrice in 1951. We are happy to report that after seven weeks in the hospital to c o r r e c t r e s u l t s of an accident. Dr. Adams is back at work again. Congratulations to the WM. do the job. Aside from scholarship the chapter does have a wholesome environment and a desire to improve. A few years ago the chapter reached a high ebb and became somewhat complacent and since have gained an attitude t o become an all around top chapter. and auction business. They have two Golden Wedding anniversary at the To give a full report relative to each facet of activity would be too lengthy; children, Scott and Jane. home of their daughter in Chicago on January 1st. general tone, leadership and person GERALD AND DOLLY ROBERT SONS home is temporarily inEaston, Pennsylvania where he is connected with the export department of McGEACHlNS who observed t h e i r Love, Mom American Can Co. DR. WARREN KILLIAN'S, whose home is San Bernardino, California, owns two chemical laboratories and directs a third. Their four children are doing beautifully in school. A warm and cordial invitation is issued to any Phi Gam who happens their LAMBDA NU TODAY PHI GAMMA DELTA 1425 R Street Lincoln, Nebraska way. It's always a joy to hear from that amazing and big GENE "PUD" SCHROEDER family. Madeline always includes a picture which leaves me marveling at her manage ment when they all gather for holi days. That place must burst at the seams. Pud had a most successful cattle sale in December. Judging from the photo, the CHARLIE ORRS are thriving happily out in Palo Alto, California, where Charlie is very impressed with the school system and thoroughly enjoys Form 3547 Requested therefore, let's just say that the nel is excellent. In turning in my P. L. badge, let me just say - thank you for every thing. Jerry Solomon Non-Profit Org. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Lincoln, Neb. Permit No. 219