Published by Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Indiana University BLOOMINGTON,INDIANA Volume XXIII Number 2 May 1958 Gay Grads MakePig DinnerSuccess FIJIS WIN SCHOLARSHIP Big Turnout - FijiFete At last semester's end, both Zeta's active chapter and her pledge class crested cam pus scholarship. The house averaged 1.677, towering above its thirty rivals. Last year's third place finish seems to have triggered a volley of intellectual incentive into the brothers, who treated scholarship as an individual responsibility. Despite the unfortunate absence of the main speaker, Ben T. Head (Oklahoma '42), the eighty-seventh annual Norris Pig Din ner which took place on March 15 this year was a success for both active brothers and brothers who have graduated. Pig Dinner is definitely and justifiably an "alumni-centered activity." Those brothers who have parted from Zeta, in body, return again and see their old home and their old friends. The dinner, and all that follows, is a happy occasion, fringed by nostalgia and Boasting a 1.8 (out of a possible 3.0), the senior class, paralleling their true form, led the underclassmen Fijis. Again we have witnessed the perfect communion of con ducive atmosphere and proper study habits. If, as now, we continue to regard scholar ship as our foremost goal, we hope to sus the contented voices of alums who lean tain an academic reputation worthy of pride, while mapping our life's objective and learning to live together as a working unit. The brothers who proved instrumental in this scholastic drive, and their outstanding averages, are: Bill Schultz 3.00 Tom Troeger 2.80 Dave Benhoff 2.80 Tom Betts 2.60 Ernie Lockridge 2.60 Bob Wylie 2.60 It's always fair weather when good Fijis get together. About to shake hands are, from left to right, Heber Williams and Bill Reed. The man on the far left is Darrell "Peck" Parsons. In the middle is section chief Charles Sargeant. Our fraternity rests upon a foundation of back and bring the past closer to the pres ent with their many recollections. The invocation this year was rendered by Jerry T. Williams (DePauw '57). Fol lowing the traditional "bringing in the pig" by the new initiates, Harold A. Harrell, President of the active chapter for 1957-58, presented the toastmaster. Mayor Robert J. Mitten (Zeta '25). The award for the best freshman was presented to James W. Morrison ('61) by Senior Pledge Trainer Charles Gibbs ('58). To help take the place of the speaker, "pledge" songs were sung by new initiates Jean Mollendorf and Jerry Tardy. Reports from the Executive Board and the House Corporation were presented by Dr. William C. Reed ('17) and Darrell "Peck" Parsons ('26) respectively. The program closed with reports from Section Chief Charles Sargeant (Purdue '26) and scholarship — forever uppermost is the perpetual pursuit of the elusive and intan gible benefits fostered by knowledge. Zeta President Harold A. Harrell ('58). Brothers who signed the guest book were: May we never forget the immortal words of John Keats (Cambridge '19): "Beauty is truth, truth beauty, — that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know." Bringing In The Pig! William M. Lienberger, '38; William L. Elder, '44; Dave Walter '38; James Hendrich '38; Robert V. Bierhaus Jr., '54; Boh Manby '53; Dick Williams '56; Dan Bernoske '55; Mack Rowe '55; Richard Rice; John E. Scott '30; Richard E. Bonsih '53; (Continued on Page 3) \r\nPage Two May 1958 The Hoosier Fiji A Letter From The President Although Zeta got off to a slow start in intramurals this year, we have come on strong through the spring and have moved from ninth place, 29 points off the pace, to first place with an eleven point lead. During this drive, Zeta had won championships in volleyball, ping pong and golf. Brother Dave MikeseU was elected President of the senior class, vice-president of Blue Key, a member of the Union Board, and a member of Dragonshead. Brothers Jim Dice and Dave Morris were elected to Y.M.C.A. cabinet, and Brother Jim Kanouse was elected president of Scabbard and Blade. These activities, among others, are maintaining Zeta's top position at I.U. With only three weeks imtil finals, Zeta is pushing hard to win scholarship again. Indiana University held its annual I.U. Sing April 30 and May 1 this spring. Zeta Only a handful of stray Zeta Fijis have been wrenched from obscurity; others are still crouched somewhere in time's dark cave! We must find these brothers. What about the brothers we have contact ed? Here's what they're doing now: Throckmorton Alsberg Turkin Crum m ROBERT L. PARDIECK ('41') is on his way to the moon! Will you brothers ever forget the time Brother Throcky blew up the side wall of the house, costing the fraternity $21,000? Throcky's sudden disappearance is puzzeling, but that boy's going a long way! Joseph Stalinski ('17%) our one-time ex change student from Russia is plotting to destroy the world. If any brothers would like to join Brother Stalinski with his task, please write him at Box 4, Moscow, Idaho. J. B. Broadstern (Leavenworth '15 Zeta '16), attendant at the Dogtown Home for the Feebleminded, cut off his ear while shaving last week. If any of you brothers would like a photograph of brother Broadstern's ear, just write him in care of Vin President cent Van Gogh, R. R. 3, Dogtown. combined with Pi Beta Phi to win the mixed division with their rendition of the "Music Man Medley." This is the third time in four years that Zeta has won its divi sion in the "sing." Zeta is again having another good year. The brothers in the active chapter certainly deserve credit for their work; however we realize that the credit does not all belong to us. A great part of the credit is due to the graduate members who have given us such trenmedous support this year — as they have in the past years. Thanks to the time, money and unselfish effort of many graduate members, Zeta hopes to be living in a remodelled chapter house next year. In the house, also, will be a fine fall pledge class; again, this is largely due to our graduate members. Thank you for your cooperation and interest in Zeta. Allie Says Hello Where Are They Now? Frosh Cop Scholarship Brothers Mark and Tirade Smith ('00) were both stricken with consumption in March. We are happy to hear of their rap id improvement. Dagwood Bumstead ('27) has been granted a divorce from his wife, Blondie, on the grounds that she is insane. Brother Bumstead has since married the wife of On Thursday, March 13, 1958, Zeta of Phi Gamma Delta welcomed sixteen new initiates into her fold. In addition to their real as a lawnmower. Zeta has been graced with a new addi tion, or rather (in the eyes of the more cynical brothers) several, as it has taken awhile for it to be housebroken. Needless to say, this addition is not a new pledge, but a female German Shepherd, tagged with the exotic name, Alamoosook of Fijiland; however, as we have become less shy in her presence, we have begun to call her "Allie," lor the sake of expediency. Now residing in the very formal position of house mascot, Allie has a pedigree as long as her fangs — her sire was none oth er than that handsome rounder. Duke of 30-story building. These brothers are still missing: Osgood enthusiastic response to pledge training, these boys posted a 1.692 overall average in scholarship, to obtain the highest stand ing of any pledge class on campus. They formation on the abovementioned brothers are as follows: should enter your hands, please forward Z'Beard, Irving Shapiro, Dr. Stanley, Uzzell P. Horn, and Oliver Lurch. If any in John Gregg Ashman, Richmond it to us. Thomas Eugene Costello, Indianapolis Gerald Anthony Dixon, Mt. Prospect, 111. John Carl Fechtman, Indianapolis Malcolm James Harbridge, Indianapolis Jerome Joseph Jasinowski, LaPorte William Webster Miller, Flossmoor, 111. Jean Drees Mollendorf, Park Ridge, 111. (Apologies to any offended brothers — we wanted to have a little fun, and hope you have too!) Neale Anthony Moosey, LaPorte Robert David Morris, New Harmony James William Morrison, Frankfort Michael Jan Obremsky, Jeffersonville These happy jaws are, unfortunately, as his boss, Mrs. J. C. Dithers, who made this possible by tossing her husband from a Jerry Frederick Tardy, Bloomington James Kirkham Wilhite, Bedford Jeryl Lee Wright, Carmel, 111. The forces that have been the greatest in my life have been God and the Col lege Fraternity that moulded me. —Thomas R. Marshall the hooeier y tjl Robert Reed Wylie, Bloomington We wholeheartedly welcome these boys, and expect fine things from them in the future. El-Herb, and her mother, Siegland of Alamoosook, a stunning nordic beauty. Al lie pounced to life December 1, 1957, and much to our delight and exhaustion, has been pouncing ever since. Roger Pardieck and Dick Hurley are her trainers, but the entire chapter is joy ously participating in her moral and spiri tual education, toilet-training included. A more vivacious young lady has never wagged her tail within Zeta's portals. Volume XXIII Number II STAFF Editors Ernie Lockridge Stu Mitchner Staff Bill Porter Osgood Z'Beard \r\nMay 1958 Page "niree The Hoosier Fiji Navigator Training at Harlinger Air Force bus Park Board and Vice Chairman of the Base. Brother Neal informs us that Gil Indiana Real Estate Commission; he re ports that he sees Boh Wisehart '31 about twice a year. Keep up the good work. Foster '56 is at Chanute, 111. in O.S.I. We were also told that he and David M. Bent- ley '57 trained at Lackland in Pre-Flight together. Dave was married on March 8 to Miss Rita Purcell (Theta '57); they are re siding at 505 West Park, Maiden, Missouri for the next six months until Dave fin ishes pilot training. Harry E. Vic, Jr. '40 is working with the Angus J. Ray Publishing Company as as sociate editor of Package Engineering Mag Brother MeGinnis! President Emeritus of the Black Hills Teachers College, Ethelhert C. Woodhum '04, reports that he will soon become a great grandfather. He occasionally hears from Zora Clevenger '04, his roommate at the old Phi Gam house. Brother Clevenger, who is also Director of Placement at Black HiUs Teachers College, lists his address as 721 University. azine and is still a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He lives at 5338 North Winthrop, Chicago 40, Illinois. An investment manager with J. A. Hogle & Co., Walter A. Caine '50 resides at 1339 Arlington Drive in Ogden, Utah. Alan C. Garrett of the illustrious class of '56 is in "pledge training" for Uncle Sam and has been stationed in Germany since January 15, 1957. He plans, however, to enter Law School here at I.U. after leaving the Army this summer. All letters can be mailed 120 Lawndale Street, Wilmette, Illi nois. Robert Hudson Zankl '43 is currently Thomas H. Nichols '52 is a practicing physician at Claremont, Fla., and can be reached at 1109 Hampton St. of that city. He and his wife are expecting their first child in July. Of the class of '46 Douglas H. White Jr. writes that he is currently an instructor in medicine. University of Wisconsin Hos pitals. He and his wife, Ann (KKG '48), and Bruce (age 7y2) are finally expecting an edition to the family in May. While home during Christmas he had a chance to see Jim Story, King Trauh and Boh Wal years. He can be reached at 10501 S.W. ton. Brother White is returning to Indiana polis (although he and his family have been quite happy in Madison, Wis.) in July to settle and practice. Brother White's present 64th Avenue, Miami, Fla. address is 15 Sherman Terrace, Apt. 4, president of the Miami Rivet Company. He has been blessed with four daughters who range in age from six months to fourteen Madison, Wis. Deputy Public Defender of Indiana, Thomas A. Hoadley '51 is now practicing law part-time here in Bloomington. He is Republican candidate for Prosecuting At torney in Monroe County. Brother Hoadley was good enough to send us his brand new address: 2431 North Dunn Road, Bloomington. Residing now in New Oxford, Penn., Marion David DeTar '18 is Presidnt of Aero Oil Company. Brother DeTar is angling champion of the Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club; he is on the Fiji Board of Trus tees at Gettysburg College. Carl McCollum '57 has been in the service on the I.U. basketball team. Your letters will reach Carl if written to: 4810 Saratoga Avenue, Downer's Grove, 111. Frank Keller '91, M.D. (retired) can be reached at the Estelle Peabody Memorial Home, North Manchester. Brother Keller was a practicing physician in Alexandria, Indiana for 60 years. his eighty-ninth birthday on March 1, and is still going strong. He reports that he has corresponded with Henry W. Nuckols, T. J. from the winter furniture market in Chi Louden and Jesse W. Huhhard. He lives at cago back in January, Brother Stegman's plane was grounded in Columbus, Ohio; 312 South Main St. in Nevada, Mo. while waiting, he telephoned Avis and Bob Skinner. He tells us that Brother Skinner is busy finishing his master's at Ohio State. The husky voice of Richard (Percy) Neal '57 has sounded to us from the vast and level plains of Texas where he is a 2/Lt. in where he has a nice practice in a Clinic Building, a new home and a second child, Carol Lee. His address is: 602 Milton Street, Rensselaer. A senior analyst. Market Research Divi sion, for Eli Lilly & Co., Gerry Mason '51 informs us that he spends most of his spare time in various sports car activities, pres ently finishing preparation on a new car for the coming racing season. Brother Ma son resides at 5249 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Zeta's House Treasurer for 1956-57 and a member of last year's Little 500 bicycle squad, Louis A. "Bud" Mangels '56 is now, alas! a private in Uncle Sam's Army. Prior to his enlistment. Brother Mangels was appointed as one of Phi Gamma Delta's three field secretaries. Brother Mangel's address is: since September of 1957 and is at the pres ent time stationed in Europe. He congrat ulates us on your singular representation Charles P. Mellette '88 celebrated Edward H. Stegman '54 is a sales rep resentative for Kroehler Mfg. Company in Naperville, 111. When he was returning Dr. Jerry L. GrihhIe '55 is presently serv ing a two year term as national secretarytreasurer of Omega Delta, professional optometery fraternity. Last year he and his wife and child moved to Rensselaer, Ind., John S. MeGinnie '31 is enjoying the real estate business in Columbus, Ind., boasting a daughter in Tudor Hall, a son, John "Chuekles" MeGinnis '60, at Wabash; ano ther daughter ready for Stevens College in 1959 and a young son now in the sixth grade. Brother MeGinnis is President of the Columbus Plan Commission, Colum Pvt. Louis A. Mangels U.S. 55618919 Company F Class No. 332 Spee. Tng. Regt. U.S.A.T.C., A. Fort Knox, Kentucky Point of Interest: Merrill B. McFall ("Mac"), active Phi Gam, DePauw grad uate and prominent Bloomington minister, made an extensive tour of the Far East, concentrating especially upon Korea. Brother McFall wrote of his journey and his letters are printed in the local paper, the Bloomington Herald-Telephone. Big Turnout — Fiji Fete (Continued from Page 1) Bryant Giliespie '18; Charles L. Sargeant '26; Ray W. Clark '14; Chester C. Weed Sr. '29; Bob Mitten '25; Frank O'Bannon '52; Robert A. Royster '35; Geo. M. Royster Jr. '34; Barrel Parsons '26; Parker A. Dunham '26; Edward Bierhaus '26; William H. Keck '41; Charles E. Williams '54; Fred O. May '54; Robert E. Clark '33; Paul W. Con rad '56; Ned D. Helmuth '52; Phil Harker '53; Gene Tardy '56; Bob Hegberg '55. \r\n■'-*n Page Four May 1958 The Hoosier Fiji By RIGOR N. MORTIS Before launching into a perfectly use less column of murmurings, we would like to brighten things by printing por tions of a letter from Brother Bob Skinner ('54). We found Brother Skinner's message interesting, and think you might find it so yourself: "My family and I were located in Aschaffenburg, Germany, almost fifty miles south of Frankfurt on the Main River. While in Europe, my wife and I traveled some 20,000 miles visiting nine countries. For two summer seasons, I played on an all- BEECHWOOD'S NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOR EXPANDS — The nationally increased emphasis on science training and research is being reflected next door to Phi Gam house. Construction has started on a $1,600,000 connecting addition (front center), to Biology Hall (left) built in 1910 and Swain Hall (right rear), opened in 1940. When German tennis team which competed at completed the entire building will be called Swain Hall. various matches throughout central Ger many. During the winter of 1956, we went skiing at Garmisch atop the Zugspitze and also at Berchtesgadens, Hitler's old spa and resort. While I was on leave in Vienna, after my wife and son were forced to re turn to the United States because of his poor health, the Hungarian Revolution broke out. One night thereafter while I was walking on one of Vienna's strasses, I met a young Viennian chap, and we spent an unusual evening drinking wine and talking at a wine house on the out skirts of Vienna. Incidentally, the owner of the wine establishment was the composer of the zither music for the movie "The Third Man." Fiji Trio Toughens Champs The I.U. basketball team that won the Big Ten championship this year was funda mentally Fiji. Led by three starting Phi Gams, Indiana powered its way to the top spot. In the forward line for the Hoosiers, Jerry Thompson and Pete Obremsky have done stellar jobs. Pete and Jerry are both business majors and are due to graduate this June. The other Fiji who has made such a sensation this year is Sam Gee, who started in guard position. Those who have had the opportunity to see Sam play, cannot help but wonder why he did not see more action in his previous two years here at Indiana, as he was certainly instrumental in the team's success this year. Brother Skinner's daughter Susie will be one year of age this May 6. His son Doug is three and one-half years old. If you wish to drop Brother Skinner a line, Jerry is from South Bend and is the proud father of a young son. Another addition to the Thompson household is expected in the near future. The House intramural bas ketball team is fortunate to have Jerry as its coach. write to: Robert Skinner 335 Virginia Lee Court Apartment 4 Columbus 9, Ohio April, as we all know, is the cruelest month, breeding rush and bike riders and love from the wastelands of our academic kingdom. Of these three newcomers, aU eyes are most perpetually trained on the Fiji men who will attempt to bring Zeta her second Little 500 championship. The five most likely riders this year are Broth ers Jerry Wright, Steve White, John Fechtman, Jerry Tardy and Dave Eitman. With the frequent rains also brought by April, the track should be fast and, need less to say, our brothers will be out to win! Perhaps the year's most memorable sere nade took place on May 3 at the Pi Phi House. Midway in the singing, we were greeted with the monsoon but for some reason the torrents of rain made the eve ning a rewarding one. The singing con tinued with impulsive renderings of "April SPRING RUSHING BEGINS Fijis Pick Pardieck For 1958-9 Prexy Spring rush was launched at Zeta on March 8 and from that point on the pros- Roger Pardieck accepted the President's epcts have been many, and surprisingly good. A great deal of the rush program depends on the recommendations we re gavel from Harold A. Harrell, retiring president, on February 9 thus becoming another guiding light to help Zeta find her ceive from one — alumni. Eleven of our way to a banner year. current pledge class are with us as a result of letters and calls from graduate brothers. Zeta is in a position where it can choose very carefully among only top-notch freshmen prospects. Through graduate brothers, like yourself, we hope to locate senior men outstanding in scholarship, ac tivities, athletics and personality. We want to "sell" them on Indiana and subsequent ly pledge them for our freshman class next September. ed in our minds as the high point of a fine Look over the senior class in your home town for potential Indiana and Phi Gam material; drop us a line, and we'll hope to see your man at the Fiji house for a week rush weekend. end. Showers" and ^'Singing in the Rain." When we retreated finally, the serenade remain The other four members of the 1958-59 cabinet are: David Mikesell, treasurer; Randy Curtis, corresponding secretary; Harold Robinson, recording secretary; and David Carter, historian. Roger is a junior from Seymour, and since both he and Brother Robinson have been one-time song-leaders, this may be the most musi cal of all our cabinets. Brothers Curtis and Mikesell are also juniors — Randy is from Joliet, Illinois, and Dave, who served as corresponding secretary on last year's cab inet, hails from South Bend. Brother Carter is a sophomore from Park Ridge, 111. We hope that all of you will join in wishing Zeta's newest cabinet all the luck in the world!