Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XXIII CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, DECEMBER, 1958 No. 2 These Attractive Decorations Welcomed Alumni at Homecoming SlcoME aiiaiiip iHit "WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER" mipht be the title of these cleverly animated Home- cominf? Decorations that welcomed Fiji alumni to the campus at Homecoming time. Two jousting men in armor (Illinois and Michigan State) battled each other and, of course, we know who always won! climb, setting a new I-M record. Also, Dave and Vern Wascher took first in a double tumbling- rountine. Our volleyball season was high lighted by two victories over the The weekend of November 15 Football season is over and the Beta's. This was good for 10 points. Fiji squad made it to the semifin In I-M wrestling, Don Williamson, and 16, brought with it the in als, where they were beaten by the a transfer from DePauw, and Pat vasion of the sires, an annual Chance for l-M Trophy Dads Day Weekend Brings Looks Good for Phi Gam "Invasion of fhe Sires" PEP's who were eventual winners. Flynn, made it to the final match occasion, featuring Fiji Dads, who This earned us a total of 35 points. before they were defeated. Also came in droves to see what then- Paul Koster and Jim Eggerichs sons do on weekends. Traditionally, With Owen Ackerman coaching helped us gain a total of 9 points. Dad's Day, this year, was typified our I-M swimming team, we took a So far we have only one victory with business discussions, diplo second place behind Newman Hall. in water polo, but we are expect matic inquisitiveness, and back This gave us 24 points. Next came room (or bar-room) lectures. tennis where Jack Diederich re ing to gain quite a few more points Phi Gam fathers were well repthan the 5 we have at the time. All ceived 4 points in singles. these points total up to 90, which i-esented around Champaign Satur Our gymnastics team, headed by should give us a good chance for day nigbt. Some went in dignity to Dave Neupert, took second place the I-M trophy. The next major bear Bi'otbers Slider, Johnston, with a total of 9 points. Cory events coming up are I-M basket Bankart, Bailey, Neupert, and Christianson took first in the rope ball, track and bowling. {Continued on page 2) \r\nPage Two THE ILLINOIS FIJI THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published quarterly by Phi Fiji Hut Notes Gamma Delta Association of Illi nois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and WHAT'S HAPPENED TO THE BUNKS? December, 1958 Homecoming Banquet Highlights Phi Gam Weekend Activities friends. As the mercury dips below the With Illinois winning over Michi zero mark, strange happenings are John Ulrich Co-Editors seen around the old Fiji Hut. gan State to the tune of 16-0, Bunks are mysteriously disappear Homecoming was especially enjoy Send contributions, news of ing from the dorms. The green able. Trophies are nice to put over graduates, and changes of address the fireplace, but better still is the cloud in the South Dorm has al to the Publication office. Box 713, most dispersed. John Ey has been feeling of pride that accompanies Station A, Champaign, 111., Chapter complaining about Budda's cold a job well done. Joe Zalar and Jim House: 401 East John street. Cham nose. Leo Wotan, the Fiji fashion Babcock, the brains behind this paign, Illinois. director, is now affecting the new years homecoming decorations, can well feel proud of their job. "Blue Look". Homecoming decorations didn't The following addresses have Has everyone seen "Little Red" been reported as new for Chi Iota and his new snowsuit? Meanwhile, win a trophy this year, but recog alumni: back in Florida, the surf tempera nition is not of necessity the sign 2/Lt. Thomas A. Ainsley '57, 56th ture is 82 degrees—Get out the of a winner. There is an old saying that goes; "Sometimes it's better Machine Records Unit, Presidio suntan oil, I'm coming home! to lose with a winner, than win of San Francisco, Gal. Dads Day Weekend Brings with a loser." By the way, "What Corliss D. Anderson, Jr. '56, 1403 "Invasion of The Sires" is left when honor is lost?" Chicago Ave., Evanston, 111. (Continued from page 1) W. Herbert Bayley '55, 1307 Under Jerry Ford's capable Pledge Brother Patterson warble management, this years banquet Florist Dr., Rockford, 111. Joseph L. Berner, 301-lOth St., in the Varsity Men's Glee Club. was a sellout. Brother Jake FaisOthers drooled ravenously at Huff sler made the introductions. Ken N.E., Apt. 15, Atlanta 9, Ga. William G. Bingham '56, 508 S. Gym as Brother Owen Ackerman Means announced the scholarship attacked the Dolphin Queen with awards for this year. The out Lynn, Champaign, 111. scholars were: Tom William C. Buddig '57, 10634 congratulations. Rumor has it that standing one or two dads were seen at Kat- Johnston '58, Richard Schaeffer Claremont, Chicago 43, 111. Robert W. Cress '46, 336 Marion sina's "Restaurant" in downtown '59, Bob Madix '60, and John Ey Champaign. And everyone turned '61. Awards for best improvement St., Glen Ellyn, 111. Robert J. Diefenthaler '39, 571 out to resonate "We lerv you" at went to Ed Nagel '58, Kurt Lauridsen '59, Leo Wotan '60 and John Dave Cade's pin serenade. Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn, 111. After a delicious banquet dinner, Helledy '61. Clifford G. Dunphy '20, 59449 the dads settled down to a busi Keria Trail, South Bend 14, Ind. Brother Ernie Lovejoy was on Fred 1. Fletemeyer '42, RR 2, ness meeting. Mr. Damon and Mr. hand to give an account of this Robert Armstrong Box 2B, Colorado Springs, Colo. Whitney were elected president and years Ekklesia. Chairman of the John M. Foster '24, 310 W. 49th sec-treasurer, respectively, of the Phi Gamma Delta Association of St., Apt. 1006, Kansas City 12, Mo. Dad's Association. A definite plan Illinois, Bill Carmichael, announced was laid to blacktop the area south the results of the latest election. of the card room for athletic pur New members of the board are: Robert B. Sullan '50, of Chicago, William F. Gerdes, III '57, 1400y2 poses. "Theodore H. Frison '47, 41 Mar tin Lane, Englewood, Colo. For a successful and joyous Corliss D. Anderson, Jr. '56, of Paul F. Haase '22, 316 Bethesda Dad's Day, we are indebted not Evanston, and John R. Littler '44, only to the officers of the Dad's of Peoria. A special round of ap Ct., Waukesha, Wis. Hampshire, Quincy, 111. Douglas W. Helm '49, P.O. Box 2534, Billings, Mont. George E. Hinchliff '12, 301 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, Fla. Roy M. Hoppe '44, 1009 Lincoln shire, Champaign, 111. Robert D. Jenkins '56, 4050 N. Shenden, Chicago, HI. Robert D. Johnson '52, 4494 Ban croft St., San Diego, Calif. Association, but also to Bill leuter. plause went to Dan Damon, the big Dad's Day Chairman. Likewise, we "gun" behind this years homecom thank Mrs. Hazel Carlson, who, having just been installed in the kitchen as our new cook, prepared meals here-to-fore unprecedented in quality at Chi Iota. Last of all, FIJI ROMANCE Congratulations are in order for we want to thank all of the dads Jim D. Keehner '57, who will be attending, for making this weekend married to Sheila Schmidt on De a tremendous success and we are cember 22nd. Miss Schmidt is the sorry the ones who couldnT make daughter of Mr. and Mi's. Paul A. Lt. (jg) James H. Kahlert, Jr. it weren't here. '55, Naval School Mine Warfare, C. Moyer and R. Chomblin Box 271, Yorktown, Va. Clifford W. Kuhn '36, 210 Elm- ing activities. Nice job, Dan! Schmidt of Alton, Illinois. Congratulation.s also go to the Join Phi Gam Pledge Class following brothers for their re Chi Iota proudly announces the cent pinnings: Robert Young '61, wood Ave., Newark, N.Y. Neil K. Quinn '51, 108 Glenlake, pledging of Chris Moyer, a sopho to Miss Ellen Witherspoon of Fairmore in the school of Fine and mount, Bob Madix '60, to Miss CaPark Ridge, 111. Otto F. Schulzke '10, 937 Fon Applied Ai'ts, from Urbana and mille Flores of Champaign, John Roger Chamblin, a fje.shman also Ey '60, to Miss Suesan Hetz of taine PL, St. Louis 37, Mo. Arthur H. Speaker, Jr. '38, P.O. in the school of Fine and Applied Spi-ingfield, and Robert Reuter '61 to Bonny Heidbrick of Chicago. Arts, from LaSalle. Box 98, RR 3, Mound, Minn. \r\nDecember, 1958 Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI Robert L. Sweet '24 Succumbs Nov. 21 ILLINI FIJI BOOSTERS Our thanks to all these graduate and Charles S. Kritzer '49. members of Chi Iota chapter who L ROBERT L. "BOB" SWEET '24, have sent in their subscriptions to Harry Larson '40, Robert Lin1225 W. 64th St., Kasas City, Mo., THE ILLINOIS FIJI: berg '32, Charles Little '16, Richard President of R. L. Sweet Lumber Co., who began his career as a Little '57, John Littler '44, John Lotz '01 and Charles Lovejoy, Jr. Arthur W. Abbott '12, Norman laborer in a lumber camp, died '20. Friday, November 21, 1958 in Kan E. Acton '39, Vic Alderson '20, Cor M liss D. Anderson '56 and Robert J. sas City, Mo. Stuart Mamer '42, John Edward Anderson '49. Brother WILLARD B. CURTIS Martin, Jr. '41, Frank Meyer '25, B '24, 700 Sugar Creek Dr., Joliet, Donald Baker '48, Frederick W. David Kimber Mills '49 and Wil 111., sent in an article from the Ballantine '51, William Beich '44, liam Mounts '16. Kansas City Star informing us of William J. Bengel '35, Edwin L. Me the death. In addition to the news Richard McCarthy '53, Charles Boynton '35, Carroll Bradshaw '23, paper clipping, he tells us; "Bob Eugene H. Bridges '50, Allen B. McCormick '21 and Charles Mc was president of our Phi Gam Brown '17, Charles A. Brown '26, Gregor '21. Chapter his senior year and gradu ated from the College of Commerce A Charles Norton, Jr. '48. Thomas C. Bunting '48. Chauncey Oliver '12. in 1924. He was a great credit to Warren B. Buckley '13, and Dr. the fraternity and the University and was liked and admired by all N Dale E. Brown '29, Seymour D. Brown '04, Gordon D. Bryan '30, O P C who knew him." Cedric Pierce '14, Jack Pihl '49, Gilbert F. Campbell '38, Evans The Kansas City Times ran an E. Cantrall '08, William J. Carmi- Lawrence Plym '28, William Pratheditorial about Brother SWEET chael '42, J. Mortimer Clark '12, er '42 and Marvin Probst '23. and wrote this about him: "The Edwin T. Colton '17, Fred S. Crook R essential characteristic of Robert '35, Robert P. Crook '33, Vance Ben Railsback '36, Dr. James L. Sweet—who gave much of him Cummins '29, David Cunningham Rankin '26, Friedel Richey '14, Dr. self to public service—was a warm '50 and Burton Curtis '16. Gilbert Roberts '25 and Edward and natural friendliness. If ever there was a perfect gentleman, it was Bob Sweet. D Rowe '46. Bernard Davidson '20, Ned Davis '38, Albert DeVarennes, Jr. '36, "He was the successful lumber Robert Diefenthaler '39, Alfred A. executive who gave a year (1956) Drummond '17 to the grueling job of the presiden Dunphy '20. cy of the Kansas City Chamber of Sawyer, Jr. '10, Fred Sawyer '05, Otto Schulzke '10, Paul G. Schumacher '51, Irving Seely '35, Ralph Seely '34, Joseph Seger '27, E Victor Seiter '25, William ShellaCommerce. And into that task, he Edward Ebert '39, Charles Ed barger '16, Bert Shields '27, Capt. carried the keynote of his person wards '30 and Charles Engstrom Leonard Steele '42, Daniel Strauss ality—the friendly character that '10. '20 and Leon Sutherland '11. made everyone feel welcome. He always showed a fine civic spirit. and S Albert Clifford F T J. Jacob Faissler '28, Donald George Talbot '09, Roy Talbot Bob Sweet's death, at the age of Feldman '50, James H. Felt '42, '05, Donald Titus '40, Dr. Robert 56, removes from the community Loren Felt '41, Raymond Fisher Trapp '34, Albert Triebel, Jr. '37, one of its best-liked businessmen." '30, Fred Fletemeyer '42, John Fos Brother Sweet became ill in ter 24 and Clifton Fulton '49. March shortly after returning from a trip to South America. First G Elmer L. Garnett Gilbert Turner '28 and James McClure Turner '34. W '04, James William Jed Wardall '08, Glenn dismissing his illness as simple Gorin '34, William Greene '08, and A. Waser '33, Hammond Whitsitt headaches. Richard Gregg '13. '03 and Dr. Henry Wilson, Jr. '32. H Doctors learned Brother Sweet Z was suffering from an incurable Milton Haas '26, Raymond Haas Henry W. Zimmer '26 and Stuart '20, Dick Haas '49, Hugh K. Hale Zuck '49. brain tumor. a A native Kansas Citian, he was '28, Arthur N. Hall '30, Fred Hall graduate of Northeast high '98, Douglas W. Helm '49, Milton ELECTED UI TRUSTEE On completing college, he Helm '47, Vernon Henry '23, Frank HOWARD W. CLEMENT '38. went to the West coast, where he Hilliard '04, George Hinchliff '12, worked two years in a Long-Bell Albert Hobart '97, Burr Hughes '43, 355 Stratford Rd., Des Plaines, 111., lumber camp. Pulling lumber logs Seth Hughes '25, Robert C. Hunter was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the University of off of a conveyor chain was his '26 and Robert S. Hunter '40. school. first job. Returning to Kansas City he gained additional experi J ence in the lumber business before Jenkins setting out on his own in 19.S5. Brother Sweet leaves his wife, Mi's. Louise Sweet of the home, two daughters, two grandchildren. Illinois. This makes two members Harry E. Jacoby, Jr. '39, Samuel of Phi Gamma Delta on the board, '29 and Wayne Johnston as WAYNE A. JOHNSTON '19 was already a board member. '19. K Brother Clement is a patent at Lt. James Kahlert, Jr. '55, David torney for the law firm of Byron, sisters, and four L. Keith '38, Rev. Robert Kesel '50, Hume, Green and Clement, 38 S. John Kiest '54, Harry Klotz '12, Dearborn St., Chicago 3. \r\nPage Four December, 1958 THE ILLINOIS FIJI News of Chi Iota Alumni From Here, There, Everywhere Brother BERNARD E. DAVID Thanks to DOUGLAS W. HELM ketch, and both Marjorie Ferguson '49 for sending his new address of and Pearl Dunphy were aboard to SON '20 is now retired and living at 518 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, P.O. Box 2534, Billings, Mont. watch the brother's seamanship. Doug is working in the Land Dept., Brother Ferguson's address is: 4 N.J. for The California Company. W. Parkway, Wichita 8, Kans., and Brother Dunphy's address is: 59449 HENRY S. (HACK) WILSON, GILBERT H. TURNER '28 is Keria Trail, South Bend 14, Ind. Jr.'32, 2604 Northwest Blvd., Co now living at 6520 Indian Lane, lumbus, Ohio, writes; "Nothing Prairie Village 15, Kans., hut likes very new or exciting other than the New Alumni Directory to have his mail sent to 4638 constant excitement of my job as Coming Your Way Nichols Parkway, Kansas City 12, Professor of Medicine and Vice Mo. He is with the Turner Indus One of the projects being spon Chairman of that department, Ohio trial Products in sales of the Pack sored this year by Phi Gamma Del State University, College of Mediaging Machinery & Material line. ta Association is a new pocketsized alumni directory . . . last pub CORLISS D. ANDERSON, Jr. lished in 1954. "Am looking forward to receiv '56 is a sales representative for the In order to save preparation ing the new directory next sum Chicago Daily News at 400 W. Mad costs we are making it the respon mer," writes BILL A. BEICH '44, ison St., Chicago. His mailing ad sibility of every alumnus to in 905 S. Hastings, Bloomington, 111. dress is 1403 Chicago Ave., Evan- sure that his address information "Try a Whiz bar or Katydid once ston. 111. is correct, rather than specifically in a while so that I'll be able to "Tell the brethren from '19 to '27 that JACK FOSTER got tired request address verification before send my three children to publication. paign in a few years." Please use your enclosed NEWS of mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, taking off the awnings, put ting up the storm windows and trying to keep abreast of the do mestic help situation, so my wife Margaret (Pi Phi-Goucher) sold in business or residence address in not have as much room to have the the office. BLANK and POST-PAID REPLY Cham Brother Beich prefers mail sent to; c/o Paul F. Beich Co., Bloom ENVELOPE to report any change ington, 111. recent months . . . thus insuring For the past three years, LEN the accuracy of your listing in the STEELE '42, Box 206 Fisher, 111., forthcoming directory. has been instructing in the Air the old homestead, bought into a Force ROTC program at Bradley co-operative apartment and soon At the age of 83, FRED S. HALL University, Peoria, 111. (Nov. 17) will relax with a new '98, 7156 Waterman Ave., Univer custom stereo hi-fi radio-phono He tells us; "On 1 March 1959 I sity City, Mo., is still in active prac graph," writes JOHN M. FOSTER will be trading my place in front of tice of Law. He is an attorney for '24, 310 W. 49th St., Apt. 1006, the class for a seat in another class Hall, Reabon & Seigel at Suite Kansas City 12, Mo. room. My application for graduate 1204, 705 Olive, St. Louis 1, Mo. "Our only regret is that we do He also prefers his mail sent to work leading to a Masters Degree in Business Administration has grand children (7) over night. Highly recommended for oldsters FRANK L. MEYER '25, 4304 with "tired blood". Thoroughly Grandview Drive, Peoria Heights, been approved, so we will be moving to Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio which is the home While on a trip North during 401. September, GEORGE HINCHLIFF "HUCK SAWYER'S passing was '12, 301 No. Osceola Ave., Clear- quite a shock. Had the pleasure of water, Fla., had a fine visit with his company for dinner not long month period. My subsequent as signment will be related to this enjoyed FIJI graduate news article 111., writes; "Am glad to send my of the Air Force Institute of Tech about ZIP DAVIDSON '20. How contribution for the Illinois FIJI nology. prolific—my! my!" "I am told we will be com which I enjoy. It's good to see that Peoria continues to help fill pleting 18 months of study in a 12 ROGER KIRKWOOD in Lawrence- before. additional education in the field of Supply or Procurement. Since I will have been back in the U.S.A. for more than six years, I am an ville. 111. He writes; "Also, on my "Currently, I have three grand return to Florida, went through children, through my daughter. ticipating an overseas assignment Memphis, Tenn. Had a good visit Her husband's being a Beta may upon completion of the school." there with JACK SCHWART- leave some question as to the fraKOFF. Both of the fellows were teinal aspirations of the two grand freshmen in my senior year, and I sons, though I can hope. Twins, Susan and Sally were My older born April 4, 1958 to the PAUL B. had not talked to either one since son is in the Air Force, having SCHUMACHER '51 family. Paul graduated from Yale; the younger writes; "Quite a shock, as they son is in Governor Dummer Acad were not expected. We have a house full with two boys and three W. H. FERGUSON '20 and C. emy at South Byfield, Mass." G. DUNPHY '20 chartered the Brother Meyer is President of girls now. Good to hear from Langosta, Man-O-War Cay, Baha The Meyer Furnace Company "Schlitz" NORBERG. The Schu mas for a ten day cruise among the where he also prefers to receive machers live at 6821 Woodcrest Dr., our days at 401. It was fine." out islands during the Thanksgiving his mail. The address: 1300 holiday. Langosta is a gaff rigged Washington Street, Peoria, 111. SW Ft. Wayne, Ind. Paul is Branch Mgr. for the Spaulding Fibre Co.