n Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, JULY, 1967 New Series Vol. XXXI No. 3 C. E. Lovejoy Dies in Chicago Known to Many As Mr. Illinois C. E. Lovejoy, Jr., '20 Associate Publisher of Sales Mana"cment Magazine and Senior Vice Presi dent and a Director of Bill Publi cations, Inc., died June 16 in Chi cago. He was 67 years old. He was the past Archon Secre- I tary of Phi Gamma Delta and past president of the Chi Iota Alumni Association. Brother Lovejoy was very ac tive in both University and civic affairs. Affectionately known as "Mr. Illinois," Ernie Lovejoy was past president of the Illini Club of Chicago, an active member of the Board of Directors of the Univer sity of Illinois Foundation, and a past member of the Universi'y's Athletic Board of Control. Bill Publications, Inc., has esta blished the Ernie Lovejoy Fund as part of the University of Illinois Foundation with the annual contri butions to be matched for the next five years by the Founda'ion itself. Many of Ernie's fraternity broth ers and other friends are remem bering his great deeds through memorials to this fund, which will be used as Grants-In-Aid for ath letes at Illinois. Ernie's portrait hangs in the li brary of the chapter house as a permanent witness to his service to the fraternity and his spear heading the rebuilding campaign for the chapter house in the middle 1950's. C. E. LOVEJOY pled Children, a Vestryman at Chicago's St. Chrysostom's Epis copal Church, a director at the University Club of Chicago, and currently a.s a member of the Lovejoy was also a Director of Board of Directors of the Univer the Home for Destitute and Crip- sity of Illinois YMCA in Cham paign. He was an active member of the Tavern Club and formerly the Flossmoor Country Club. Born in Chicago, Brother Love joy was educated at Morgan Park High School and a long time resi. . .to page six \r\nPage Two July, 1967 THE ILLINOIS FIJI THE [LLINOIS FIJI Greek Week Published quarterly by Phi Gam ma Delta Association of Busy for Fiji Illinois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta friends. for its members and April 22 marked the beglnnin;; of the annual Greek Week on the U.I. campus. We began Monday evening by entertaining favorite faculty members at a special din ALUMNI RELATIONS CHAIRMAN ERIC L. BACH '69, Forrest ner. REPORTERS GREGORY S. ALEXANDER '70, PHOTOGRAPHER tion with the brothers. COVER DESIGN H. JAMES REXER '67, Park Ridge from A and both and the Wayne Johnson alumni. Send your news and ad dress changes to our Alumni Re New President lations Chairman, Box 213, Sta. A, Of U. of 1. Board Champaign, Illinois 61820. Wayne A. Johnston '19 of Flossmoor, a member of the University of Illinois Chi Iota Progress term as president at the annual meeting in March. Chi Iota took an important step towards improving chapter-faculty relations on April 18, when Stan- years, Board Trustees was elected Johnston took to his over the for 16 first gavel from Howard W. Clement '38, Law '42, of Des Plaines who was ton Millet, Dean of Students; Pat rick Rae, Assistant Dean of Men; completing his fifth one year term in the presiding officer's chair and W. Thomas Morgan, Chief Security Officer; were the chap and was not a candidate for re special dinner. After the meal, the three toured the house and met with our cabin et officers for two hours. At this meeting, the visitors ex pressed their faith in the fraterni ty system in general. Mr. Mor gan noted that Phi Gamma Delta seemed to be moving in a posi tive direction and he offered sug gestions on how to keep the ball combined chapter meeting an all-greek exchange were well-attended on Wednesday Thursday evenings. Then, in Illiolympics, Saturday, Fiji placed second in the chariot race. U. I. Deans Praise ter's guests at a Robert an evening of informal conversa JOHN E. DeVOS '69, Moline news Spanish; poration president. After touring the chapter house they stayed for RICHARD K. ELDER '68, Salem all Miss Navid, of tello, legal counsel to the univer sity; and Roy Hoppe, house cor Champaign welcome Guests Black, Business Law; James Cos- LATEER '70, GREGORY S. WILSON '68, Peoria We Mrs. Lois Arlington Hts. JAMES W. honor were Sandy Wright, Humanities; Rick Ristau, '67, and Gary Burd- ick, '70, pulled the sleek Chi lotai entry. Pledges and new initiates worked on a clean-up project Sat urday morning to help raise mon ey for the Dean Turner Scholar ship Fund. Warren Shafer, '69, and John Klickna, '68, served as co-chair men for the week-long festivities. The new president is the chair Annual Moms'' Day Very Big Success man of the board of Illinois Cen tral Industries and the Illinois for the annual U. of 1. Moms' Day election. Central Railroad, which he served as president from 1945 until last year. The election of Johnston, a Republican, follows the tradition of having in the chair a represent ative of the political party to which a majority of the board members belong. However, as it was ob served, the trustees "leave their rolling. Dean Millet expressed satisfac tion with the Fiji's and stated that room," and Mr. Johnston's nomin he had never received a warmer ation to the presidency was made reception in any fraternity. AH three agreed that fraterni by a Democrat, Gov. Otto Kerner, ties should seek stronger support from alumni and faculty, and that strong leadership is vital in the improvement of the Greek image. Typical of President Johnston's approach to business was one of his first remarks after taking the political hats outside the meeting who is an ex officio trustee. chair; "Let's move along!" Thirty-five Fiji Moms turned out Weekend on May 6. Most Moms arrived Saturday morning and whirled into a busy afternoon including campus tours, an mini Union style show, and crowning of the May Queen. After an excellent steak dinner, moms and sons saw the Spring Musical "Funny Girl", hit the spots, and returned for a good-night serenade by all the brothers. At the meeting of the Mothers' (Association, Mrs. Fisher was elec ted president and Mrs. Homer and Mrs. Swanson secretary and tre; surer, respectively. Everyone feels that this was one of the most successful Moms' Day celebrations in many years. \r\nJuly,. 1967 Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI Top Honor to Phillips Talhot Phdips Talbot '36 was one of three recipients of the Illini Achievement Award at Commence ment, 1967. This is the Alumni Association's highest honor and has been awarded to only 33 men. Born June 7, 1915, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Talbot spent most of his younger years in Wisconsin and Who? n That's the question this column answers! From now on, as a re gular feature of the Illinois Fiji, Gamma will recognize and tell you about those undergraduate mem bers who have distinguished them selves and Phi Gamma Delta by recent accomplishments. Our place of honor belongs to Ray F. Swanson '69 who was re cently named a director in the IIlini IJnion Student Activities. Illinois. At the University he re ceived bachelor's degrees in both journalism and liberal arts, made Phi Beta Kappa and Ma-Wan-Da, was a colonel in the University Brigade, vice president of Student Senate, and a member of the Daily Illini staff. tache in India and China during World War 11. Later he served as a foreign correspondent in Asia for the Daily News and as a visit ing lecturer at Columbia and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Ph.D. degree in 1954. From 1951 to 1961 Talbot was in New York as executive director of the American Universities Field Staff, Inc. President Johnson nominated Talbot as ambassador to Greece in the summer of 1965 after he had served four years as assis tant secretary of state for Near Eastern and South Asian affairs. Following graduation Talbot joined the editorial staff of the Chicago Daily News. He studied in London and India, honor which has come to Brother was a naval liaison officer and at Talbot. Chi Iota shares the pride of all Phi Gam alumni in this signal His major I'esponsibility will be in the area of external affairs. Swanson, a commerce major from La Grange Park, was also elected to Sachem, sophomore service honor society, this term. Congratula tions! The Black Diamond Award this month goes to Dennis M. Sarsany '67, senior Economics from Dcs Plaines. "Sars" has given mucli time and effort towards improv ing the chapter room. Phil Carlson '69 receives a big round of snaps for organizing our Chi Iota Moms' Day, May 6. It was one of Phi Gam's best wes!;- ends because the fine efforts and hard work of Brother Carlson and his committee. Phillips Talbot discusses Asia with Prof. R. B. Crawford. der, Chris Eigel, and Fritz Goretz- I. M. REPORT Chi lota's athletes battled hard to win this year and proved to be some of the toughest competi tors in intramural sports. The basketball team played ex ke; subs were Frank Acuff and John Klickna. They finished sec ond, losing the final game of the season. Fiji was defeated in the playoff quarter-finals who went on to by ATO, take the cham Graff, John Meara, and John De Voss all earned valuable points. The Softball season was hamper ed somewhat by heavy rain this spring but we won two of the first three games. Valuable points were picked up pionship. tremely well and finished 6-2 for In swimming, we placed third and were sparked by some strong the season. The five starters were individual performances. Bill Mc ick. Rick Bach, Dave Radosh, and Naughton, Denis Chalwick. Phil Knel, Bob Johnson, Rick El Bob Johnson, Don in the track meet. Chi Iota lead ers were Rick Ristau, Gary Burd- \r\nPage Four July, 1967i THE ILLINOIS FIJI Phi Gam Alumni Keep in Touch Through Netvs Notes to the Fiji Mrs. E. L. Garnett reports the death of her husband ELMER GARNETT '04 last Dec. 3, in Altus, Okla. He was in the real es tate and insurance field. Roy J. Railsback Jr., '32, would JERRY EBERHARDT '63 had his work with Proctor and Gam ble interupted by Uncle Sam, and is now an ensign in the Navy headed for duty in Japan. Address is NFC Yokosuka, Japan, c/o FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96662. like to hear from all those '32ers who would be interested in a class reunion at one of the foot A. J. METZ '63 was released ball games this fall. His address from active duty with the Navy on April 3 and plans to return is 500 N.E. Glen Oak(F), Peoria. to the U. of I. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Pawlak, 214 Filmore, Kaukauna, Wis., were proud parents of their sixth child last October. The score is now five to one in favor of the girls. Ken is a member of the class of '56. A. J. McCarthy '60 returned home in May after a tour of duty in Vietnam flying the A-4 Skyhawk with Marine Attack Squadron 223 at Chu Lai. Brother McCarthy is still unmarried, but hopes to take the big step soon. He plans to work for Pan American airline. Home address is 229 E. Navarre St., South Bend, Ind. Law School this fall. His present address is 3635 College Ave., San Diego, Calif. Navy officer training in Newport, in July. He will then move to Port Hueneme, California, for two months duty with the civil engi neering corps. Gregory Prosen, '65, is current ly on duty with the U.S. Army, stationed in Bamberg, Germany. Those brothers wishing to corres pond may write; 2nd Lt. Gregory Prosen, Company A, 24th Engi neering Batallion, APO New York, N.Y. 09139. James L. Holbrook, '64, has re Gordon E. Gray, '66, is serving joined the economic planning de overseas on the aircraft carrier, partment of United Air Lines af ter six months of military duty. recently married to Miss Diane In- U.S.S. Constellation. Gordy was man, also a U. of I. graduate. J. Douglas Posey, '64, is em ployed by the Inland Container Company in Philadelphia. He is expecting to enter the six month officer training program of the Army Reserve at any time. George Alan Farnsworth, '65, will receive his commission from Netv Links Added to our Fiji Chain March saw the initiation of thirteen new brothers into Chi Iota: John Albert Kliokna '68, Eng., Springfield Charles Anthony Porterfield '69, P.E., Hinsdale David James Radosh '69, Pre-med, Lombard Michael Martin Mathew Murphy '69, Pre-med, Springfield Denis 'WilUam Chalwick '70, Eng., Elmhurst Steven Albert Wright '70, Commerce, Chicago Kurt Eric Marhoefer '70, Pre-med, Chicago William Dale Meier '70, LAS, Peoria James Bernars Joseph Rakers '70, Eng., Springfield James William Lateer '70, LAS, Champaign Gregory Stewart Alexander '70, LAS, Arlington Heights William Weey Nicholas '70, LAS, Park Ridge C. Scott Houser '70, Eng., Peoria The new brothers have already shown their eagerness to work. Johnny Klickna was co-chairman of this year's Greek Week program; "Bone" Porterfield and "Fred" Radosh sell sandwiches for midnight snacks; Mike Murphy has been helping with improvements to the house; "Runt" Chalwick, Steve ("W.R.") Wright, and Scott Houser are all serving on the new pledge training coimimittee; Kurt Marhoefer is help ing out in the Public Relations commiittee; "Kraut" Meier and Bill Nicholas have been the moving spirits in the class of '70; "Flash" Alexander and "Fiji" Lateer are working on the Illinois Fiji; and Jim Rakers will be one of our delegates to the Fiji Academy in Aumist Those wishing to correspond may write: Gordon E. Gray, Jr., 2401 Seaside St., San Diego, California, 92107. Alan R. Hovland, '67, is now an engineer with the Texas Instru ment company. His address is Apt. 206, 4226 McKinny Ave., Dallas. Sixteen Pledged; Rushing Continues At the end of Formal Spring Rush, 14 high school seniors pledg ed themselves to Phi Gamma Del ta after a hectic but exceptionally fine three-day effort by the chap ter. We have every reason to be lieve that these men will be valua ble assets in future years. Two more members of the class of '71 have already been pledged in informal rush by Chairmen Bill Estes and Rick Bach, and other prospects are being contacted. Plans were made for an extensive summer rush program with teams working in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield. •Alumni are urged to suggest possible prospects by writing to William L. Estes, R.R. No. 4, Lewiston, 111. or Eric L. Bach, 212 N. Pearl St., Forrest, 111., during the summer months. \r\nJuly, 1967 Page Five THE ILLINOIS FIJI fl The oldest graduate brothers present: (1. to rO A.B. Sawyer 10, •'Chink" Muselmann 10, C.L. Ings- s A1 Liud. '70, the youngest pledge present, gives his blessing to the south end. troin, Hugh Cooper '11, and Art Abbott '12, salute pig. 1967 Pig Dinner A Great One April 15 was a high-point of the year for both alumni and under graduates of Chi Iota when the annual Norris Fig Dinner took place, celebrating Chi lota's 70th anniversary and the University of Illinois' Centennial Year. It was one of our greatest Pig Dinners. Before dinner the brothers gath ered to hear of the infamous cap ers of the "Old Timers". All were "amazed" to find that times haven't changed so much after all, but more important, it was truly inspiring to see the tremendous spirit and enthusiasm of the twenty-five alumni. Highlight, of the evening was the keynote speech by Archon Secre tary Fred L. Dixon. Brother Dixon touched upon many things, but the most meaningful was his chal Archon Rred Dixon addi'esses the 70th annual Pig Dinner. speech, one could sense the over whelming pride of being a Phi dent of the Kappa Graduate Chap ter in Chicago. Brother DelGiorno Gam in each brother. presented eight Golden and Silver After a fine dinner, music was provement of the fraternity and provided by Rick Bach '69, sing ing about his "1-A Blues". Symposiarch for the dinner was the individual. i.4t the close of his Brother lenge to the brotherhood for im Bernie Art Abbott, '12, receives his Golden Owl Certifi cate from President Jay Westeivnann. DelGiorno. pr-'.s!- Owl Awards for service to the fra ternity. Post-dinner festivities were held at the Holiday Inn where spirits were high, in more ways than one. Art Abbott and A.B. Sawyer greet the pig with 'Zoos, We salute thee!" \r\nPage Six July, 1967^1^ THE ILLINOIS FIJI Chapter Problems Aired by Aliimni Capt. David Cade Cited Undergraduate chapter prob lems were thoroughly aired at g meeting of the house corporat'on by undergraduate President Jry Westerman on April 15. Special emphasis was placed on the cur rent undergraduate financial situ ation. The perennial problem of seniors moving out of the house in the fall was discussed, although no de cision was reached. Corporation President Roy Koppe '44, suggested that the bro thers clean the house at the end of the school year instead of hir ing professional cleaners to avoid the exorbitant price charged in CAPTAIN DAVID J. CADE '59 is commended for attaining the high est academic record in the history of Syracuse University's College of Business Administration by Maj. Gen. George B. Dany, USSOUTHCOM chief of staff (left), and Brig. Gen. William K. Skaer, director of in telligence (right). Captain Cade earned a straight-A average during an 18-month pro gram of study for the M.B.A. degree under the Air Force Institute of Technology program. In addition to the citation from Syracuse, he was elected to membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, comimerce honor society. "Cado", as he was known at Chi Iota, has been asigned to. USSOUTH COM in the Canal Zone since February as an intelligence analyst. Prior to his selection for the Syracuse program he spent three years with the Air Force in Germany. Present address is Box 1761, Quary Heights, 1966. It was also decided that the chapter would form a Board of Advisers, separate from the House Corporation. This would al low the corporation to remain ani administrative body, while the board would act in a purely advi sory role. Other problems discussed were ways to enhance the Pig Dinner, and improvement of the house and chapter room. Canal Zone. C. E. Lovejoy Dies . . .from page one dent of the Beverly Hills section of Chicago. He graduated from the U. of I. in 1920 with a BS degree of the parent company. Bill Publi cations, Inc., a major business magazine publishing house head quartered in New York City. City. He was elected Vice President member of Chicago Business Pub lications and the American Busi ness Press. His first wife, the former Doris Martin, died in 1951. He is surviv ed by his second wife, the former Mrs. Margaret Harris, and three in Commerce. of Bill Publications, Inc. in 1942 While an undergraduate, he was president of the Junior class and became famous as quarterback on Illinois' championship 1919 foot ball team. His phenominal interest and a Director of the company in 1950. In 1960, he was appointed children by his first marriage. Associate Publisher of Sales Man Hine of Ohio) and Sally agement Magazine and in 1963 be James Hudson of Show Low, Ari came Senior Vice President of the zona) in athletics never abated and he parent corporation, Publica Beta Phi at Illinois. Mr. Hudson was tions, Inc. Besides his great interest in ci was formerly the editor of our national magazine. The Phi Gam intimately acquainted with many outstanding figures in the sports world. He resided on Chicago's near north side for the past 15 years, most recently at 1242 Lake Shore Drive. Mr. Lovejoy was associated with Sales Mangement, the marketing magazine, for more than 42 years. He also served as vice president Bill vic and university affairs, Mr. Lovejoy also strongly influenced the business magazine publishing field. For the past 40 years he was a member of Chicago's Agate Club, an organization made up of top magazine executives — and he was the senior member in years of service. He was also an active His daughters, Alice (Mrs. Ford were both members (Mrs. of Pi ma Delta. He is also survived by his broth er Stewart of North Muskegon, Michigan and his sister Mrs. Constance Engel of Phoenix, Ari zona. He had ten grandchildren. Services were Chrysostom's Chicago. June Episcopal 20 at St. Church,