Published by Chi iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 1965 ,ol. XXIV No. 2 I-F Council Approves April 23-25 Rush Week For High School Seniors By Bill O'.ven '66 Each year at this time the prob lem of replentishing the brother hood arises. The brothers at Chi lota, realizing the obvious handi cap that rustling without a house presents, have already formulated, and to an extent exercised, plans concerning this new rushing sea son. We have bolstered this year s Ireshman class with the aduidon of three outstanding men in Diciv Wilson irom Dundee, Jay Wesier- mann from Glen Ellyn, and Dwighi Kuthrauff fro,m Lansing. February rush (the first through the 13th) IS now upon us. Here wc have the opportunity ot seeing iransfers, second semester ireshmen, and new university students. Spring rush is the week of April 23rd this year at which time about 16UU men will go through. After that there will be an informal open rush where any man may be ex tended a bid to pledgeship. Probably the prime essential in a suceessful rush is ehapter spirit; and this year the brothers of Chi Iota are all anxiously awaiting op ening day. At this time, I would like to make a special plea for alumni support in these following days. TRADITION IS BEING PRESERVED AT "401" as the pillars and front porch a:e left Intact after workman had demolished the fire-gutted poitions of the chapter house. Now that the rubble has been cleared away, w; are lookinr) for a break in the weather to exp-^ct construction to get under way to rebuild our chapter house on the old site. Chi Iotas Form She-Gamma Delta Group By Bill Owen '66 You are all in a position to offer own pledges. (The latter, however, was unfortunately us invaluable assistance by letting Kccenlly added to the many tra- us know of any men you consider Fiji material. A recommendation dilion.s* of Phi Gamma Delta and Formal particularly of Chi Iota, has been blank has been included in this is sue of the "Illinois Fiji" for said assistanee. Your help will make the job a good deal easier for us and in crease chances of a more success realized.) the the "She-Gamma-Delta." survive the second vole. After the Bids were sent out to outstanding (.'iris on campus, acceptances were initiation, Mary Lou Dollin.s. an the initiation sorority of received, of sisters into and the ceremony en compassing pledging through acti vation took place on a weekend in December. it will call for a concentrated effort on the part of all brothers, both The girls' pledgeship included projecl.s* ranging from serving din ])resen(ly at Chi Iota and ner at various who once were. Thank you. not climaxed whole proceeding; and it might be noted that all 35 girls managed to ful rushing .season. Because of the vasl importance of this endeavor those initiation fralernilics lo the painting of an orphanage with our Alpha Gamma Delta from Bloom- ington, was elected cla••.s president. In the future we hope to plan such activities as soft ball games, barbecues, picnics and combined rush parties. We are all pleased with this charter class and look forward lo manv enjoyalrc limes with our new "She-Gams. \r\nPage Two January, 1985 THE ILLINOIS FIJI THE ILLINOIS FIJI Raps of the Chi Iota President's Gavel Published quarterly by Phi Gam ma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta friends. for its members and Graduate Relations Chairman A1 Wilhelmi '67 Joliet Send contributions, news the lack of administrative transi of to the PulDlication Office, Box 213, East John Street, Champaign, 111. ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President: Stuart M. Mamer '42, Thomas, MulHken & Mamer, 3G Main St., Champaign Vice et and this being my last opportun ity to communicate with the grad uate brotherhood in my position as president, transition is the logical major problems of any chapter is Station A, Champaign, 111. Chapter 401 new cabin theme for this column. One of the graduates, and changes of address House: With the election of a tion. When seniors graduate they take with them many of the simple mechanical operations which make an efficient organization. Thus, yearly each new cabinet is faced with the problem of discovering for themselves how best to perform even the everyday functions of Secretary: John W. Duff '41, 320 E. Mulberry St., Watseka UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Eugene L. Tattini '65, Arlington, Va. Treasurer: Veteran Auto Dealer on Larson Is Glad Football's Over Things are finally calming down for H. A. "Bud" Larson '40 after heart condition. Brother Francis most recently was associated with the Gregg Mo tor Company, hut was associated with the Joliet Packard agency for 25 years. He was then associated with the Studebaker agency before joining Gregg Motors. Surviving are his widow, the for mer Florence Storm; a son, Rob ert M. Francis, a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Mary Jane) Sweet, all of Joliet and two grandchildren. N.Y. Sorry to report he has pledged blonde SAE, but after spending some time with the hoys, (five of them have games is his daughter, Judy, a sophomore and a Theta. What you may not realize is that his son, Pete, is a star halfback on the Cornell varsity football team. In his sophomore year too, young Pete had a big hand in Cornell's 57-20 rout of Columbia, as the Big Red set two scoring records in Ivy league history. He scored three times as his mom and dad cheered. In the first period Pete ran a kickoff hack 95 yards for one score and took a pass for another 39-yard tally. In the fourth quarter he skirted left end for another score. "It's a long way to go to a game, hii' his mother and I made it sev eral times." Bud adds. "We also esiaoasn- tion m an attempt to cut down on accounts receivable. When we gei back in the new house next fall, ( ihere will be only the junior ana senior classes which have ever lived at "401". This means exper ience will be hard to come by since the majority of our chapter has traditionally been the underclass men. This will be an opportunity where the graduate chapter can be a tremendous help. Through the Board of Chapter Advisers, which we hope to initiate next semester, and the house corporation, the un dergraduate chapter should be able to draw many good and workable though, as that real bouncy little liiini the urothers and pleuges has been ono 01 tne iirsi steps in the right direc saw him score a the lor A long time Joliet businessman, G. Harlow Francis '12 died Sept. 27, 1964 in a local hospital at the age of 74. He had been under treat son through the collegiate football season. Bud's quite proud of them at experience G. Harlow Francis Dies trying to see both his daughter and cheerleader change is not goou, we must reiy mem 01 new house rules ana poli cy. borne of mis IS alreauy Deiiig uone. A housing contract lor an ment for a Dennis Fiynn '66, Danville Corresponding Secretary: Gordon E. Gray '66, La Grange Recording Secretary: Greg Prosen '65, Chicago stigma of the old school of thought or the dated ways of doing things. They can comnletely revamp ev erything from pledge duties to stu dy rules. But ciiange just tor the sukc Oi running a chapter house. For the Treasurer: John R. Littler '44, Mathis, Sloan & Littler, 1007 Jefferson BIdg., Peoria 2. tain what was left of the old he- fore the fire. On the other hand, it is very seldom a chapter has the opportunity to start with a com pletely clear slate. When the bro thers move hack into a completely new chapter house next fall, they can instill proper attitudes of chap ter house living without having the next cabinet, these problems will President; Frederick E. Lee, Pr. "36, First Nat'I. Bank of Chicago, 38 S. Dearborn, Chicago 3. he even more complex with mov ing into a new chapter house. They will have the job of building new traditions and trying to main touchdown on a 2Q-yard run against Yale at Ithaca. an apartment), I can see how he was snowed. "We spent an evening in Syra ideas on how to put together a topnotch chapter house. As I reflect back on my years as President of Chi Iota, a feeling of inadequacy overcomes me. CThis has been a job that has been an education itself!) It has matured me, given me a little more insight cuse with Dr. C. B. "Barba" Muel ler '38. one-time lirain of the third in'o human nature and ha.s instilled floor at 401. Barb has done a ter a deep love for the Chi Iota Chap rific job. He now is head surgeon for New York State Medical School is in the midst of opening a new ?20 million hospital, and somehow finds a hit of time to practice on the side. He and Jean have a daughter at Bryn Mawr, two hoys in high school and one in grade school. We had as much fun chat ting for three hours as T did the next day seeing Cornel! Darlmoulh. 33 to 15." wallop in me forever many memories and ter of Phi Gamma Delta. As I near graduation next semes ter and face the future, I can not help but fee] my fraternity "is not just for college days alone." I have taken from this brotherly associa tion much more than I can ever repay. Fraternally, Gene Tattini President \r\n(January, 1965 A Bad Year for Fires; Murder, Arson, Suicide Hit W. J. Wardall Home (.The following is from an anicic wriiien Oy Nora Knight of the i^ocusl Valley Leader of Locust Val ley, L.L, N.Y.) A once beautiful house was turn ed into a sad, blackened ghosi. Doors and windows were gap.n ; wounds in a dismal and walless in terior. Only the chimney still looked as it was meant to. Match less antiques collected during many winters spent in Europe were irreplaceably destroyed. Burned furniture and mattresses were piled on the lawn and men were trying to clean up some of the debris when we returned lo the scene of the fire which destroyed William J. Wardall's '08 Laurel Hollow residence (Noy. 18, 1964). We talked to a fireman who said the Wardall's had shot his kerosene and the house, lit woods butler, Rene Sherrey wife, Alicia, spread gasoline throughout it then went into the and shot himself. He said we could go uo to the house and look if we wanted to and shovyed us which driyeway to use. Firemen at the house told the same story but added they couldn't lind Mrs. Sherrey's head. A fifty gallon drum of gasoline and kero sene was missing and the house reeked of it. Firemen said it was a miracle the house hadn't blown up. Detectiyes were milling about Ihe house making notes and re porters were taking pictures. The roof of the house was hissing and steaming but the fire was undc control. Only the seiwants' wing, attached to the main house by a breezeway. still was being doiised by hoses. Firemen had to wait to drown the fire there until Alicia Sherry's body was removed. Next to her they found the body of heiminiature noodle, also shot. The Wardall's little dot? burned to death in another part of the house. We Wardalls Miss Terror asked where Mr. and Mrs Wardall ted and "one to that he Page Three THE' ILLINOIS FIJI were when the fire star were told Mr. Wardall had Now York on business and had intended to go on to Take Time to Share lour News with Fijis Last July the home of Howard G. vveakley '07 in Fulton, N.Y. was sold very unexpeciedly, so they sold practically all of their houseiiotct lurnishings and decided to try living in Tucson, Arizona for a year at least. Brother Weakley leels they were fortunate in getting a location in a nice part of the city, near the University of Arizona, at 2007 East Second Street in Tucson. James A. Van Doom '25, 3 Coun Pihl '49 confirms that of Commerce and was made man ager of the local office of Thomson and McKinnon, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange. He adds: "Chuck Raper is the only '49 grad we've seen for years. He dropped by on a business trip to Indianapolis, A future Fiji dropped in on August 10th when a son, John, was born. That makes the brothers for a 40th reunion next with Dave Mills '49!" fall. Certainly if we can help pub licize this event next fall, fill us in two girls, Mary (5) and Marcia (4) and now a boy in our family! One of these days I'll catch up on the details Brother Van Doom! Gene A. Wallace '54 has been named to the Millionaire's Club of Investors Diversified Services for Vice president of the Joliet Fed eral Sayings and Loan Assn., Vance S. Cummins '29 reports moving to a new home in that city. having personal investment sales production of over $1 million in 1964. He has also been promoted to district sales manager operating Their new address is 1410 Mayfield Avenue, also in Joliet. out of the Danville, 111. office. A few months ago Rodney A Wright '41 returned to his old home town of DeKalb, 111, to open law of Gene, his wife, Norma, and two children—Lynn, a third grader, and two-year-old Jay live in Dan ville at 335 Cedarwood Drive. Bro ther Wallace comments; "Best of fices at 144 North Second Street. Brothers Harris" Fisk '18 and Jack Leifheit '42 are fellow members luck on the house rebuilding. Bud of the local legal profession. After mendous job requiring many extra hours from their busy schedules," practicing law for 16 years in El gin, Brother Wright entered the field of banking in Glen Ellyn where they continue to reside until their daughter. Sara, a senior at Gelnbard West graduates. Although they live at 273 Park Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, the VVriehts itlan fo build a homo over- Larson, Stu Mamer and the other involved brothers are doing a tre We've just learned that Robert M, Armstrong '61 was released from military duty and presently is in his first year of the MBA program at Harvard Business School. He hopes to be back in the Chicago area for the summer. Any lookin" the Northern Tllinoi.s University'.s football stadium and are Phi Gams in the Boston area can looking forward to the graduation of another daughter, Patti, from lon C-43, which we assume is his Beloit College thi.s .spring. Paul W. Bauer '42 writes: "Sor- rv to have missed seeing any Fijis ihis past summer on my several trips (boih his step-mother and his dad passed away), but lime did not permit. I went by 401 several times contact him at the school at Mel residence. Gordon D. Honegger '62 brings us up to date with this information: "I was glad to receive another fine edition of our magazine, es pecially after being out of contact for the past four months while .my and though the old house is gone, wife and I were touring in the Bri Ihe memories live on for all of us. tish Isles and Europe. But we are back now and ready for another They always went lo New York for the day and nigh! on Wednes fall at 6607 Autumn Woods Trail in fore he left. Mrs. Wardall had been in New York at a bridge pariv. L. try Club Dr., Quincy, chairman of the "in-gathering" committee for the Class of 1925 Fijis, has begun to make plans for a gathering of My family including Jackie, my wife, daughters—Barbara and Bet ty, and son.s—Bob and John, moved into larger quarters this Chicago. He was called back be Jack 1964 was a busy year for him fn Anderson, Indiana. He served as president of the Anderson Chamber three years of school, this time at Purdue for a doctorate in econom ics. While there we hope to see a day because that was the servants' Fort Worth. Texas. Naturally the lot of Bill Black '62 and his wife. Best wishes for another successful day off. welcome mat is out to all." year!" \r\nPage Four January, 19()5' THE ILLINOIS FIJI Local Fijis to Organize Chapter Advisers Board By AI Wilhelmi '67 Aclion has been taken to form a Board of Chapter Advisers for Chi lota. Champ Uavis '62, graduate in law, has taken the initial steps to form the board. Purposes oi the board will be specifically the fol lowing: (1) to serve as a board of chapter advisers on all mat ters other than financial (2) increase local interest in the undergraduate chapter (3) hopefully to lead to a local affiliation or alumni club Others from the Champaign-Urbana area promising their help are Dave Geist '60, Dennis Hart—Iowa State, Mike "Thompson—Stanford, and George Timmons—Purdue, In the next issue we hope to provide more information on the progress of the new board and of others joining in the movement. ''Christmas Goose" Was Held Motel Urbana was the scene of our annual Christmas formal en titled "A Christmas Goose," which THE "NEW ADDITION" portion of the house will be saved as construction begins soon on our new chapter house. Intramural Teams Experience Hard Luck Streak By Dean Swift '66 was held on Saturday, Dec. 12. A Chi lota's 8-7 loss to Beta Thela few of the brothers held informal Pi pre-parties, after which everyone chances to go into the playoffs and complete an otherwise fine football assembled for dinner at Hagerty's. As the title indicates, this .year's event was actually not as formal as it has been in previous years. in overtime eliminated our season. Rick Rislau '67 caught a first quarter pass from Tom Early '67 and raced fifty yards into the In keeping with this idea, the band end zone for our score. However, of Jules Blatner from Gas Light with Square in St. Louis played num game, the Betas completed a 30yard aerial for a touchdown on a disputed in-bounds call. They got their winning point on the last play bers which kept the party swinging all night long. Although this partic ular band was a little more expen three seconds left in the sive than some from previous dan ces, the general consensus was of overtime. "This game capped a that it was worth the costs. helped Chi Iota secure many I-M Everyone left about 12:30 in high spirits, not soon to forget this ex points. cellent forerunner vacation. to Christmas 'New Addresses for Phi Gams Corliss D. Anderson, Jr. '.56, 140 Sturtz St., Barrington, 111. 60010 S. Cole Blaster '46, Latin Ameri can Center, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. Pa. Robert M. Eystcr '48, 9301 Walhampston Rd., Louisville, Ky. 40222 David M. Froberg '62, i899 E. 5-3 intramural football season and Our volleyball team under th" fine direction of Dennis Flynn '66 had an admirable season coming in Dennis P. Miller '65. 28 Creek Heights Dr., Williamsville, N.Y. James J. McGill '57, 9020 Ballard Rd., Des Plaines, N.Y. 60016 William H. Nelson '52, Rt. 2. 1260 Richinger Rd,, Aurora, 111. Richard A. Schaeffer '59, 80 Central John Terr., L. Cincinnati, Stevenson '50, Ohio 1412 E. Oakwood, Pasadena, Calif. 91104 Wing, Arlington Heights, 111. 60004 William R. Hoffman (.57), 4342 Warren Ave., Hillside, 111. 60162 Robert J. Madix '60, Nonnen- William C. Stubbs, Jr. '23. 6304 N.E'. Hoyt, Portland, Or. 97213 Vernon E. Wascher '61, R.F.D., Kirkland, 111. 60146 steig 70, Gottingen, Germany second in our league. Several freshmen showed fine promise for future years and included Spike Kummerow, Mark Schaffer anu Ron Grant. Our loss to the eventu al league champion, Tau Epsilon Phi, was another close one; 15-13, 13-15 and 15-13. Fighting down to the wire behind the fine set-ups of Jim Tattini and Bill Goldstein, we couldn't seem to produce those last winning points in the clutch. Bill Owens and Spider Flynn were fine spikers all season and will be back to help again next season. Chi Iota's waterpolo team again had a brilliant season, only to lose in the playoff semi-finals to Phi Delia Theta. Don Graff, a fresh man swimmer, was far and away our most outstanding and accom plished star. He averaged four points a game and played havoc among many defenses all year. Bob Johnson and Gordy Gray backed up Don on offense and were a fine compliment, scoring valua ble points in tight league games. Don Larson. Steve Bravard and Ron Bond played fine defense. Another fine freshman prospect was Ron Grant who stepped into the difficult position of goalie and( d'd a fine job. With these men we "hould certainly team next year. have a strong