Acacia Triad - Spring 1949 - Vol. 43, No. 3

THE

VOLUME FORTY- THREE • NUMBER THREE • SPRING • 1949

NATIONAL M E:AOOUARTE:RS

7 8:)0

SH~" I DA,.

IIIIOAD

CHICAGO 2 e , U.. I.. I NO I S

1 May 1949

To All Acacians: Before me as I write are the reports of the Traveling Secretaries on many fine groups at good schools who desire to petition Acacia for charters as soon as the prerequisite requirements are met. Through their personal contacts the National is able to keep in close touch with and assist such groups to lay firm foundations for eventual Chapters of Acacia.

The wealth of material which we are able to develop through these contacts makes one realize what opportunities we have missed in the past. This is but the third year of our active expansion program and already¡ signs indicate next Conclave will have more active Chapters represented than ever before in our history.

Not a little credit for the success of the program goes to the many loyal alumni of Acacia without whose active support these Chapters never would materialize. All of us benefitted as undergraduates from the assistance of our alumni. Now is the opportunity to pay our debt to them by passing on to the actives and future members some of that spirit of service and helpfulness we received years ago. I urge all Acacians to visit and take an interest in the Chapters and prospective chapters nearest you and to give the boys the benefit of your experience, judgment and material help.

?~ L.H.RUPPENTHAL National President

Covering the Cover Featured on the cover of this issue is the attractive home of the Washington Chapter in Seattle. One of the strongest of the Acacia chapters in the West, this chapter throughout its thirty-nine years of existance has been one to which the Fraternity can point with pride.

At the time of the Alaska-Yukon Exposition in Seattle in 1909, a group of students and faculty members at the University of Washington formed the "Gage and Gavel Club." They became aware of the recent formation of the Acacia Fraternity at the University of Michigan and, with this nucleus of Masons, obtained a charter as a chapter of Acacia, effective February 5, 1910.

Among the most active of the charter members was Washington's famous crew coach, Hiram B. Conibear, who developed the crew str oke now used , almost universally by college crews, 1 including Olympic winners. Another 1 was Dr. Thomas K. Sidey, professor of Greek civilization. The first initiate of the chapter was William C. Bates who later became Grand Master of the State of Washington. Judge Jay A. Whitfield, the second initiate in 1910, still maintains an active interest in the chapter's affairs.

In 1919 one of the Acacians who returned to the campus from the war was Rud R. Brandenthaler, who was primarily responsible for an increase and development of the chapter. Assisting him were George A. Jensen and Amos S. Grenland who supplied much of the cash necessary to obtain new living quarters; this new house, occupied from 1919 to 1928, stood at 5022 17th A venue N.E. , just a few doors from the present home of the chapter.

Under Rud's leadership the chapter walked off with the campus scholarship trophy for three straight years.

During the twenties the President of the University was Dr. Henry Suzzalo, an Acacian from the Columbia Chapter; president of the student body was Marion A. Zioncheck, later a Congressman from the State of Washington.

In 1927 the chapter, with the aid of William G. Mann, a former Editor of the Triad, the chapter built a new house at 4718 Acacia Place-even the street name was changed .in honor of the new chapter. This was home to Washington Acacians until 1940 when an exchange was made with Kappa Sigma for the present mansion, which appears on the cover. Again a war intervened and the house was eventually closed for the duration. Back in 1946 came Washington Acacia, bigger and (Continued on page 83)

THE TRIAD OF ACACIA FRATERNITY

.

VOLUME XLIII

NUMBER 3

.

'

-

SPRING

1949

~ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Washington Chapter House

Cover

National President's Letter

Inside F ront Cover

29th Chapter Installed at Ohio University

58

Ohio's Dean of Science Initiated

59

Acacia's Finest-1949

60

Part 1

Acacia-East, by Ed Kelly .

64

"Wearers of the Jeweled Triangle"

64

Acacia-West, by George Croyle

65

Acacians the World Over .

66

Start That Chapter Paper-Now!

68

Doings in the Chapters

69 Back Cover

Directory

Entered TRIAD is fraternity , versity of

as second-class matter at the post office in Fulton, Missouri . The the official publica tion of the Aca cia Fraternity. a general college originally founded by and restricted to Masons , founded at the UniMichigan, May 12, 1904.

The TRIAD is published four times ea ch year a s a quarterly. The publisher's offices are located at 1205 Bluff Street (The Ovid Bell Press, Inc .) , Fulton, Missouri.

Subscription rates are $2.00 per year, $3.50 for two years, $5.00 for three years, and $15.00 for life, payable in advance to the National Headquarters.

Notices of change of address, including form 3578, subscription orders, and correspondence of a business n ature should be sent to the Acacia Fraternity, 1201-5 Bluff Street, Fulton, Missouri, or to 7530 Sheridan Road . Chicago, Dlinois.

William D. Ross, Editor, 7530 Sheridan Road, Chicago 26, Illinois

29th Active Chapter Installed at Ohio University

By Walter Dahl and Edwin Ewing, Charter Mem bers HE week-end of February 12th and 13th was an inspiring one to old and new Acacians alike, for that marked the installation of the Fraternity's 29th active chapter at Ohio University in Athens. Actives and alumni from four states were present for the send-off· initiation teams from Ohio State, Cincinnati, and Michigan performed the ceremonies in three buildings on the historic campus of the first land-grant college west of the Alleghenies.

The initiation ceremonies for the forty undergraduates and two faculty members of the new chapter occupied a long day on Saturday, February 12, and were completed on Sunday morning. On Sunday afternoon the new Acacians, along with the old and the distinguished guests, moved to the Athens Country Club where the concluding ceremonies were held.

Following the dinner itself, Charles Stack, Junior Dean and toastmaster for the occasion, read the messages of congratulations from other Acacia chapters and officials who could not be present. George Kirch, star basso of

T

the Cincinnati chapter boomed out with two songs, after which Dave Bowman, advisor to the same chapter, gave a picturesque description of the historical background of the region.

President Baker of Ohio University brought greetings on behalf of alma mater, following which Dean Hunkins added words of welcome from his office of Dean of Men. In presenting the Charter to the new Chapter, Ray Thomas, National Counsellor of Acacia, charged the chapter to live by the standards of Acacia and to serve and cooperate with the university.

Main speaker for the big event was President Ernest Hahne of Miami University, and a member of the Northwestern Chapter. Dr . Hahne discussed the meanings of "discrimination," and pbinted out that fraternities , just as all organized groups in society, should be discriminating, in order to prosper and maintain the ideals upon wh ich they were founded.

Much of the credit for the new chapter should go to former traveling secretary Charles J arrett, and his successor, Edgar Kelly. Charlie was unable

to be present but Ed was a busy man coordinating the week-end's activities and events. Also representing the National Fraternity were Marion Huber, National Treasurer; Roy Clark Executive Secretary; and Bill Ross, ThiAD Editor. Sixteen members of the Ohio State Chapter were on hand, eleven from Cincinnati, six from Michigan, and one from Purdue, including their Venerable Deans: Williams, Stork, Linscott, and Baynes, respectively.

Amazingly enough, all of the visitors found sleeping quarters.

Chapter History The new Ohio Chapter of Acacia had its beginning in the Fall of 1946.

Just as at other schools, the campus of Ohio University was crowded with many old er men, among them anumb er of Master Masons. As is only natural, men with common interest enjoy gathering and d iscussing their problems. With the school's permission, notices were posted on the campus bulletin boards to the effect that the formation of a Master Mason's Club was being considered , and that all qualified

The O hio U niversity Chapter of Acacia GrTdt Rx~~ (lef~ to_ right) Mr . Charles Kinison, Chapter Advisor; Russell Th01714S ; Raymond Cappel Treasurer · Charles Pepper Secretary· en on r ur, em<?T D!!an; Paul Dornbusch, Venerable Dean; Claude Kendall, Corresponding Secr~tary; Walter Dahl TRIAD cme dent: ALa.ndrewSFr!J-3er, Athlehc D1rector. Second Row : James Baker; Evan Williams ; Charles Ramsey · Guy PToie· Neil Matz S~ard· Lewis~ughn: mar pnnger; Marshall Cupp, House Manager ; Bob Birch · Kenneth Coe · Th01714S Q Mmei-· R bert f yth Pi dg ' Th. ' Charl.es Stack, Juni or Dean; David Masters ; John McCarty J Lo1Lis Sabec;' Mervi n Snider · Foster ~wing· ~!lvi:· Joh~~~ Wii.~~/~:: Mornson; George Otto. Fourth Row : Robert Jamison; Gene Wells; Gilbert Caulkins · JaThes Pease · Dea; E J Ta lor · Cha ter AdvisOT·'ReJ ;,~~:~ ; Lloyd BuTWell; Gene. Cain. Absent: Royal Re:r Marshall ; BUI Dishon ; Robert ' Kern; Cletus Hart ; D~ Woolf; Robert PStTempel; Richard

The Triad, Spring, 1949 men would be welcomed to a meeting in the Men's Lounge of the Student Center Building.

At that first meeting, Thomas Miller, now a senior and a charter member of Ohio Acacia, was elected pr esident.

These early meetings were attended by some twenty Master Masons. A committee, appointed by President Miller, drew up a very substantial and workable constitution. The foresight shown by those charter members of the old Trowel Fraternity was amazing. It is little wonder that such men could accomplish so much. In Januar y 1947, the infant Trowel Club petitioned the OU Campus Affairs Committee to be recognized as a local frate r nity. Trowel was informed that it first must serve a two-year probationary period.

During its early months, Trowel Club ran into considerable difficulty in securing a room in which to meet. On several occasions the group, with its advisers, one of whom is a dean, simply held its meeting on the front steps of Ewing Hall.

At one of the meetings it was mentioned that a national fraternity existed whose ideals were parallel to those of Trowel. One member contacted Charlie Jarrett, the then traveling secretary for Acacia. Charlie came to the OU Campus and spoke at one of Trowel's meetings. With that meeting a goal was set in the minds of many of the members. They determined that some day Trowel would become a chapter of Acacia National Fraternity.

With the beginning of the two-year probationary, the second president, Charles Rodgers appointed committees to investigate the possibilities of obtaining a house, securing furniture, designing a pin, and most important of all, setting up a financial structure.

(Conti nued on page 83)

E. J. TAYLOR

59

Scenes at the Ohio Installation Banquet Upper Left : Dav e Bowman, Columbia, '14, Ci nci nnati Chapter Advi sor, and aut hority on the history of the State of Ohi o, presented a brief hi storical sketch of Ohio Uni v er sity. U pper Ri ght : It' s official! Charter for the new chapter was accepted by Paul Dornbu sch f r om Ray Thomas, National Counsellor of Acacia. Low er Left: Able speaker w as Dr. Ern est Hahne, Northwestern, ' 21, President of Miami Univ ersity . Lower Right: Welcoming Acacia t o th e University was President Baker. On the left is Marion Huber, Acacia's N ational Treasu rer ,> M r s. Baker on the right.

(Photographs by Gene Wells and Frank Thompson .)

Ohio's Dean of Science Initiated With New Chapter Star initiate of the youngest chapter in Acacia, at Ohio University, is Edwin James Taylor, Dean of the College of Applied Sciences, a retired Rear Admir al in the U. S. Navy, and Chapter Adviser of the group at Athens. The Dean expressed a desire to be an active participator in each degree of the initiation and came through with flying colors to become a real Brother in Acacia.

From the start the Acacia colony at Ohio University had the backing and assistance of Dean Taylor and his charming wife who should most certainly be classed with the chapter's most glamorous "sweethearts." The chapter considers itself fortunate to

have such leaders of the university faculty behind its activities.

Dean Taylor is a native of North Dakota ; he was born in Grand Forks and grew up in Bismarck. Upon graduation from the . United States Naval Academy he spent the next twentythree years as a naval officer, eighteen of those years on sea duty with destroyers, cruisers, and battleships.

Shore duties found him at the Naval Yar d, Pearl Harbor, and as Naval Inspector of Westinghouse's South Philadelphia Works.

During the recent war Captain Taylor served first as Engineer ing Officer on the U. S. S. Alabama and later as Executive Officer aboard the U. S. S. ( C(?Il-tinued on page 67)

"Acacia's Fin est -19 4 9" Part I Chosen by Their Chapters as the Most Outstanding Acacians~ the Triad Presents the Fraternity~s Finest Undergraduates of 1949 Donald E. Queller Michigan Don Queller, outstanding Acacian from the University of Michigan, is truly one of "Acacia's finest. " Brother Queller was initiated into the Indiana Chapter in 1943. While a freshman he achieved membership in Phi Eta Sigma, national freshman honor society.

After a "hitch" in the Army he came¡ to Michigan and became one of our finest distance runners, placing in the conference in the school year 1946-47.

Owing to a sinus condition, however, Don was forced to forego his activities in track.

During his time in the R. 0. T. C. he was named company commander and later awarded "Distinguished Military Student." Brother Queller has also been variously honored for his outstanding contributions to the University. He was elected to, and later served as president of Sphinx, social honorary fraternity ; he was elected to Quadrangle, local student-faculty panel ; and through his achievements in track he became a member of the "M" club. At the present time Don is serving as secretary to the Men's Judiciary Council, member of the Administrative Board of the Literary College, student chairman of

DON QUELLER

the Committee for Foreign Summer Study, and a member of the Student Legislature Committee on Discrimination in Fraternities. ¡ As soon as Don receives his degree of Honors in Liberal Arts in politics and ethics, he plans to marry Marilyn Johnson of Detroit, and then study law at the University of California.

To this truly outstanding brother, and former Senior Dean, the Michigan Chapter wishes to extend 'hopes for continued success and happiness.

AL MILLER.

Richard G. Wilson Iowa State The Iowa State Chapter of Acacia has chosen Richard G. Wilson as its outstanding senior of 1949. Dick, who hails from Sioux City, Iowa, will graduate this June with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He entered Iowa State in 1946 after previously attending the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, and Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa.

It was Acacia's good fortune to pledge Dick in March, 1947. In November, 1947 he was initiated. Having shown top leadership qualities as a pledge, Dick was elected and installed as Venerable Dean in January, 1948.

RICHARD G. WILSON

As a member of the Interfraternity Council he was elected Assistant Secretary and served on the Executive Committee of that group. He was the Iowa State Interfraternity Council representative to the Regional Interfraternity Conference at Norman, Oklahoma in February, 1948. Last year Dick was a feature writer for the Iowa Engineer and wrote several top articles. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and has been an active participant in the Young Republican's League the past two years. During the war Dick served 15 months in the Navy V-5 program.

As of yet Dick has no definite plans but we all expect him to achieve success in his field and know that he will be a credit to Acacia wherever he may go.

H.L. S.

William M. Sturdevant Kansas State It seems that the Kansas State Chapter of Acacia has more than its share of outstanding men. Last year it was Charles Hall who was chosen as "Acacia's Finest" at K-State. This year another extremely outstanding man has been selected to represent this chapter.

When instructions were received to select an outstanding undergraduate,

WILLIAM STURDEVANT

The Triad, Spring, 1949 the active chapter voted unanimously that William M. Sturdevant was our finest.

Bill, who time after time has proven himself to be an outstanding leader, is currently president of the largest senior class ever to be graduated from this institution. But this is but one of Bill's many accomplishments.

Bill graduated from Altoona (Kansas) High School in 1939. He then attended Chanute Junior College for two years where he was a letter winner in both football and basketball. The war came along and Bill interrupted his education to enlist in the Navy. He attended Midshipman's school at Notre Dame and was later commissioned an Ensign. He then was assigned to an LST where he served as the Executive Officer.

Bill returned home to Altoona in the fall of 1946 and entered Kansas State the spring semester of '47 in Petroleum Engineering. Bill pledged Acacia that spring and was almost immediately recognized for his leadership qualities by being elected pledge prexy. He was initiated into the active chapter the following fall and at the next election was chosen as Venerable Dean. The day that Bill was installed; Governor Frank Carlson of Kansas was initiated as an honorary member of the Kansas State Chapter. Bill had charge of the banquet given in honor of Governor Carlson and did a very admirable job. During the time Bill was V. D. the K-State Chapter helped in the reactivation of the Kansas University Chapter.

Following his term as Venerable Dean, Bill was elected Senior Dean.

At present he is serving as a member of the Senior Committee. ·In spite of the fact that he has q.lways held a responsible position in the fraternity, Bill has found tim~ to compete in all intramurals.

Bill is a member of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers and took an active part in the Engineering Open House last year. After graduation this spring Bill will go on to what, all who know him say, will be a brilliant career in his chosen field.

Robert Kelley Wyoming Robert Kelley was the Wyoming Chapter's unanimous choice as their outstanding member of 1949.

Brother Kelley (spelled with an EY as he so proudly claims), will graduate this June with a major in chemistry.

Kelley was a member of the AKI fraternity, our local, and naturally a chapter member of Wyoming Acacia. He was our Venerable Dean last year, and has always given freely of his time

61

ROBERT KELLEY

JOSEPH F. HOOK

and effort to the betterment of his fraternity.

Bob was president of the Interfraternity Council here on the campus during the school year of 1947-48, social chairman of the Engineering Society, and president of the Wesley Foundation that same year. This year he is president of the Engineering Society, and vice president of Sigma Tau, engineering honorary. Kelley has been in Who's Who in Ame1·ican Colleges and Universities for the last two years, is a member of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, scholastic honorary , and in 1947 received both the Physics and Chemistry Honor Books for outstanding work in those departments.

At the present time, Bob is working a full-shift at the Bureau of Mines Oil Shale Lab as a physical science aide, but still finds time for the fraternity.

He has been a mainstay on our softball and football teams where he earned th.e nickname of the "Bat" for his brilliant after-dark catches in both football and softball.

Wyoming Acacia will miss Bob K~l­ ley. We know he is sure to move on in the world to bring honor both to himself and to his fraternity.

R. H .. .

terest in the Chapter so it is no more than fitting that he be honored at this time.

Joe is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology, class of '46, where he received honors as a member of the upper five per cent of his class. While there he was elected to Tau Beta Pi, scientific honorary, and was a member of the Navy V -12 program. Currently at UCLA, he is working for his Master's Degree in Physics, which he hopes to have by spring of this year. Last year he was a member of the "greater Bruin Band," trombone and all. Serving as Secretary of the Chapter for nearly two years, Joe has done more than a fine job. Very active socially, he still finds time to buckle down to his Physics.

Known around the house as "RB," Joe is currently a subject of a little hoax. It seems that Mr. Hook has probably received more traffic tickets than anyone in LA and is on all of the insurance company "black lists," but was just recently engaged by the State to do a traffic accident analysis. He must have connections. Currently he is working on a problem for the Atomic E'tergy Commission.

If you want to make him happy, ask him to get his :_trombone and play "I B~en Working on the Railroad." As the ba'ss member of our Sweetheart Song octet, Joe is rigfit in his element. We here at the UCLA Chapter are mighty proud of "RB" and are plugging for him in his battle with that Master's Degree.

B. H.

,

Joseph F. Hook U.C.L.A. Joseph F. Hook, outstanding Acacian from the University of California at Los Angeles, has been an active worker in our Chapter here at UCLA from its very inception. One of the original nucleus, Joe has put forth a great deal of effort to put us on the map. With our newly acquired house, naturally goes no small amount of odd jobs which have to be done and Joe is always right there to help out. He has never received recognition for his in-

Dean Seaton Oklahoma The Oklahoma Chapter has voted Dean Seaton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as its outstanding senior for this

The Triad, Spring, 1949

62 year. He is 24 years old, attended 0. U. one year before going into the infantry for two and one-half years. We know Dean has helped the name of Acacia on the campus with his numerous activities.

Dean's major inter est in school is radio work, and does he shine! To begin with, he is radio sports broadcaster for station KUVY, the university owned and operated station. He organized and is in full charge of the sports department for KUVY. This has aided him in being accepted by Alpha Epsilon Rho, national radio fraternity, whose qualifications are outstanding leadership and a "B" average in all radio work. Incidentally Dean has received offers from four radio broadcasting stations in the Oklahoma-Texas area.

Active participation in the major sports in high school, college, and in the service, as well as good speech training here at the university (among the top five in radio) gives Dean an all-around background for his career.

Dean can always be counted upon to direct (and be the main part) of any skits we put on for house parties and such. He also participates in many similar student activities while receiving no direct credit. He was truly one of the most diligent pledges and cooperates in our activities with high fraternity spirit-an attitude which helps mold and keep a group of fraternity brothers together.

Mr. Seaton is definitely a leader and worthy of recognition in the TRIAD. P. S.

senior Acacian at Colorado. Robert H. Purcell, Jr. was selected to receive the honor and for good reasons. "Percy," as he is affectionately called by the brothers, has distinguished himself both as a scholar and in service to Acacia. He received his B .S. degree in Chemical Engineering in December and is now working toward his master's degree. During his undergraduate days, Bob maintained a 2.6 grade average, which is just short of a straight "A." In recognition for such a fine scholastic record he was selected to two honoraries: Tau Beta Pi and Alpha Chi Sigma ; in the latter he served as recording secretary.

Twenty-two years ago, three wise men didn't come out of the East, but it is significant that the Lone Star State shone a little brighter. A boy was born in El Paso-his parents decided to keep him. At any rate, when he became old enough, Uncle Sam grabbed him. He served as a Technician Fifth Grade at the Fourth Army Headquarters until he received his discharge in 1946. A few years later, Acacia snatched up the shy but pleasant lad and turned him into anything but a shy lad. He was initiated on January 10, 1948, and in the Spring of that year he was elected secretary of the Chapter. Three words tell the entire story of the quality of his work as secretary

to take the fatal step within a few years. His home-town is now Los Angeles which might be anywhere. In his off moments, Bob can usually be found running through the classics on the Chapter's grand piano.

For his service to the University and to his Fraternity, the Colorado Chapter salutes Bob Purcell as the Outstanding Acacian for 1949.

J. D. H.

David C. Sims Penn State David C. Sims has been chosen as Penn State's outstanding Acacian for this year, an honor which he justly deserves. Dave's association with our fraternity began during his freshman year, 1942. The war and the army interrupted things for a while, but in the fall of 1946 Dave returned to pursue his studies in Civil Engineering and to be elected as Junior Steward.

Following this office, he moved into the position of Junior Dean and from here

Robert H. Purcell, Jr. Colorado All things considered, there isn't much doubt who is the outstanding

DAVID C. SIMS

ROBERT H. PURCELL, JR.

DEAN SEATON

-efficiency, care and diligence. His name has become known throughout Acacia circuits through his correspondence with other chapters. Bob was one of the Colorado delegates to the National Conclave at Chicago during the Summer of 1948.

Bob became engaged during Christmas vacation of this year, and he plans

he soared to the top. As Venerable Dean, Dave served most capably; his sincerity and devotion to duty proved to be an inspiration to all of us. And now, even in his last semester, Dave is serving the fraternity as a rare specimen, a house manager who really has the house warm before breakfast!

He has been an outstanding asset to our intramural basketball, volleyball, softball, and bowling teams. He holds high score on the bowling team: 201 ; and (in fine print) he also holds the low record, too: 80. For two years he was on the winning bridge team in allCollege competition.

Equally as active in I.F.C. affairs, Dave has served on the Judicial Court, on the committee to select the out-

The Triad, Spring, 1949 standing fraternity of the year, and on several other important committees.

He is a member of A.S.C.E. and has recently been elected as Vice President of the Engineering Honorary, Sigma Tau.

John W. Plattner Northwestern "A white ballot for Jack Plattner."

Thus was Jack, who hails from Cranford, New Jersey, via New Orleans, elected the outstanding senior by his brothers. Standing head and shoulders over the crowd (he's six feet-two) Jack was also the 1948 winner of his chapter's Activities Award.

Within the house Jack turned in a very creditable record as house manager. Turning to the campus, he served on the Wildcat Council and the Sophomore Council, was soon appointed as-

63 It is not, however, for these achievements, that Jack will be missed by his brothers. His amiability, interest in and enthusiasm for Acacia, and above all, for his ability at "gat repartee" will always endear him to his friends and brothers at Northwestern.

F. H.

L. Dale Mad ver Minnesota L. Dale Maciver, law major, was

WILLIAM R. WILSON

DALE' MAciVER

held. He retired as Venerable Dean in January. When new men took offices his guidance was always sought, and his opinions have been invaluable in forming chapter policies. During Christmas vacation, Dale spent most of his time in the chapter house w here he set up a new accounting system.

Such contributions as these-countless they are-make Dale the most outstanding Minnesota Acacian.

D. A . M .

William R. Wilson

JOHN W. PLATTNER

sistant advertising manager on the 1947 Syllabus. His outstanding work led to his appointment as Business Manager of the 1948 Syllabus and this year has been an "elder statesman," for he is one of three student members of the Board of Publications. His other major assignment this year was as Vice-Chairman of the Student Service Fund.

To these jobs he comes naturally, for Jack has earned his degree from the School of Commerce, majoring in the field of business administration.

Jack's military service was in the Army Medical Corps from which he was discharged as a sergeant after receiving the bronze star with an oakleaÂŁ cluster and the combat medical badge. While in France he attended Biarritz-American University, about which he wrote an article for the TRIAD (Fall, 1946, Issue).

named the most outstanding MinneKansas sota Acacian.

Dale's home is in Duluth, MinneAcacia's progress is studded with the sota. There he was graduated from the deeds of men who have continually Denfeld High School in 1940 and the worked for the betterment of the FraJunior College in 1942. While in both ternity. The true aggresive spirit is exschools, he was outstanding in debate emplified in our "Man of the Year." and toured seven states as a member When the Kansas Chapter started on of the Junior College champioi).ship the tremendous job of reactivation, it debate squad in 1942. He served as was necessary that all men work toeditor of the "Duluth Collegian," the gether in rushing, pledging, and in college publication, in his sophomore formulating a plan of action for the fuyear. ture. In order to accomplish this task Dale already has a degree in busi- it was necessary that one person act ness administration from the Univer- as coordinator of activities-this one sity of Minnesota. He was initiated into person was Bill Wilson. For, as Venthe fraternity in 1943. His studies were erable Dean last spring and again in interrupted for three years when he the fall, Bill proved to be one of the entered the Navy, where he served as most important cogs in our fortunate a lieutenant in the Atlantic and Pacific progress, basing his actions on the betheaters. Dale is now an officer in the lief that the best way to accomplish a Naval Reserve. task is to start it yourself.

Dale is a former member of the Not only is Bill Wilson well adapted Board of Governors of Students of the to the job of administration of FraterUniversity of Minnesota and is now a nity affairs, but his talents extend far member of the Minnesota Daily busi- and wide. He plays the piano very ness staff. He is a member of the Iron well, and as a socialite, he's tops-at Wedge and Silver Spur, both men's either 'a stag party or a formal dance. honorary societies, and a member of He is capable of using his head in makthe law fraternity, Phi Delta Phi. ing important decisions, but is not limDale' contributions to the chapter ited to this alone. He demonstrated his have been innumerable. There is no working ability last fall during the prooffice in the chapter that he has not (Continued on page 83)

The Triad, Spring, 1949

64

Acacia-East:

by Ed Kelly EVERAL m onth s ago I ran into an a lumn us of our Yale Chapter. He was shocked to hear that it had been inactive for years. "Why when I was there y ears ago," he told me, "that was really a 'red-hot' outfit." "What happened to it? " As the conversation progressed I also discovered that he knew nothing of the 1931 and 1933 membership changes, he did not know that we had established a National Headquarters, he did not know where we had chapters today-and in general he knew little or nothing about his fraternity.

Now I do not mean to imply that the above person is a t ypical example of our alumni-not at all. But I am sure that he is not alone in his darkness.

Ther e a r e others who are not as far removed from the present day Fraternity as he is, but ther e is an amazingly large number who a r e still far behind in knowing Acacia as it exists today.

Why does this condition exist in Acacia? The blame cannot be thrown upon any single person, nor can it be placed upon any one group of persons.

I believe it is the fault of the entire Fraternity-the alumni and the active chapters.

First the alumni. How many of you r eceive and read the TRIAD regularly?

About one-third of our total alums receive and I know not how many of them then read it. This is your frater nity publication.-It is the only way that you can keep up to date on what Acacia is doing today. There will be a great number of you who receive this issue who do not have subscriptions.

I advise you to subscribe immediately.

I am not interested in the revenue that we will receive from your subscriptions, (although it will help). I am interested in the value that the Fraternity will receiv e from having a more informed and more interested a lumni association.

How many active alumni associations do w e have today? Offhand I can think of only five. There are at least 35 cities w her e there are 40 or more Acacians living today. Each of these towns should have an active alumni association-one that has elected officer s and that holds r egular meetings. The active chapter s cannot start these for you. It is up to you, as alumni of the F raternity, to take the initiative. National Headquarters will be happy to suppl:x you w ith the names of all Acacians in y our v icinity. They w ill also supply y ou w ith information about our present alumni associations in order that it may assist you in your beginning. An organization such as this will

S

(Continue d on page 68)

"Wearers o£ California Lawrence Warren Marvin, Jr., Sacramento; David L. Fischer, Upland; Richard Henry Hoffelt, Sacramento; Richard Van Giesen Clements, Piedmont; William Lindsay Smith, Walnut Creek; Richard C. Wolcott, Ross; Edmund E. Wilkins, Jr., Burlingame; Richard H. Pland, Oakland; Ronald J .

Kigore, Berkeley.

Cincinnati Charles Edward Waddell, Ironton, Ohio ; Harry Nickolas Fengya, Jr., Clifton, New Jersey; Robert Franklin, Dayton, Ohio; Robert Eugene Boni, Canton, Ohio; Richard Earl Keyes, Westerville, Ohio; Everett Carl Rudolph, Glendale, New York; Marion Vaughn Tooley, Oakland City, Ind.; Thomas Edward Morse, Dearborn, Mich. ; William Russell Rinehardt, Oakland City, Ind.; Thomas Dillion Lasko, Toledo, Ohio ; Charles Albert Rentz, Greenville, Ohio; John Robert Schroder, Elmwood Place, Ohio.

Cornell Allen Richard Blodgett, Ithaca, N.Y. ; William Chester Burnett, Burdett, N. Y. ; Walter Edwin Cox, Jr., Laconia, N. H.; Scott Michael De Palma, Utica, N.Y.; John Comfort Hance, Honolulu, T. H.; Robert Carlton Howe, Antwerp, N. Y.; Chester Leland Pohl, Vernon, N. Y.; Robert Billings Squires, Massena, N. Y.; Joseph Jobst Wilford, Williamsburg, Va.; Kent Lee Buck, Stetson, Maine.

Den'Yer Abner Ralph Harlow, Denver, Colo. ; Edd Tom Keen, Amarillo, Texas; Gavin Rainie Mallett, Denver, Colo.; Walter Scott Nordby, Denver, Colo.; Leon-. ard Edgar Overholt, Lakewood, Colo.; Richard Lee Sheppard, Denver, Colo.; Frank Chester Tabor, Jr., Denver, Colo.; Richard Lee McElheny, Harrisburg, Pa.; Gust Washington Thomas, Denver, Colo.

Franklin Edward B. Armstrong; Walter R. Lewis; T. James McClure; Stevens Nemish; Raymond Eli Bally, Goshen, N. Y.; Clyde R. Dengler, Jr., Upper Darby, Pa.; Lewis S. Dougherty, Harrisburg, Pa.; James E. Fountaine, Drexel Hill, Pa.; Wm. H. Halberstadt, Philadelphia, Pa.; John H. Johl, Hartford, Conn.; Robert Bruce Reeder, Upper Darby, Pa.; Henry C. Smith, III, Narberth, Pa.; Charles J. Stephan, Philadelphia, Pa. ; R. Leighton vanNort, Haddonfield, N. J .; Stephen M. Wagner, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; William J. Wason, Garden City, Long Island, N.Y. ; Ronald L . White, York, Pa.; Donald Wintz; Philip H. Young, Bala-Cynwyd, Pa.

George Washington Harry Homer Thayer, Jr., ] Cramton Moss; John A. Lytle; I! John Hammarstrom; Franklin Lee Clinton Bramlette, Jr.; C Robert Lemley.

Illinois John Walter Bodeman, Chica R. Merle Stauffer, Urbana, Ill. ; · Daniel Walker, New Lenox, Ill.; Lee Brown, Kankakee Ill. ; John Mainey, Mazon, Ill.; Donald !

Kilby, Mackinaw, Ill.; John Uebler, Streator, Ill.; Charles F: Green Jr., Schenectady, N. Y.; shall Robert Schroeder, Liber Ill. ; Gerald Lloyd Chalcraft, ' burg, Ill.

Iowa State Winton E . Weber, Donnellson, Donald R. Kielhorn, Cherokee, William J . Waugh, Spirit Lake, Carl E. Anderson, Weldon, Iowa; ell B. Johnson Laurens Iowa; K L . Mac Rae, Des Moines, Iowa; A. Davis, Lime Springs, Iowa; rice D. Roush, Keokuk, Iowa.

Kansas

Luster G. Main, Kansas City, sas; Ralph Wayne McClung, Ho Kansas; Burley Onon Vandergr1 Douglas, Kansas ; Bobby Daniel ser, Moundridge, Kansas; J Gregory Sheldon, Kansas City, James Lee Wiltse, Kansas City, Neil Gordon Peterson, Clay C Kansas; Charles Ellsworth, Sunfl Kansas.

Kansas State

Gale Sumner Roush, Garden Kansas; Philip Louis DePuy, M tan, Kansas; Dwaine· Eugene Q Blue Rapids, Kansas.

Northwestern

Jack Sigurd Haldrup, Deerfiel Robert August Risch, Milwaukee, LeRoy Albert Hamilton, Milbank, Norris Gilfillan, Bloomfield, Ia.; \ Latham Angle, Minneapolis, 1\ Fred Kenneth Viren, LaGrange Clifford Finley Rinehart, Park ~ Ill. ; Donald James Macintosh, 0 chee, Wis.; Richard Wagner, Ridge, Ill.

Ohio

Quentin Thomas Miller, Be Ohio; Evan E. Williams, Athens, Lewis Vaughn, Athens, Ohio; M. Baker, Youngstown, Ohio ; Wj E. Cain, Byesville, Ohio; Jay Mo9 Lafay ette, Ind.; Charles K. Peppe Zanesville, Ohio ; Richard F. W Millfield, Ohio ; Glendon Arthur," ton, Ohio; W. Morris Dishong, C Ohio; Claude E. Kendall, Ash

The Triad, Spring, 1949

65 Acacia-West:

by George Croyle

.ed Triangle"

avid Masters, Cutler, Ohio; Matz, Stoutsville, Ohio; MarCupp, Circleville, Ohio; John ; New Philadelphia, Ohio; Dornbusch, Woodsfield, Ohio; 1 Marshall, Parkersburg, W. 1es 0. Pease, Newark, Ohio; Snider, Cambridge, Ohio; Stack, Athens, Ohio; Robert I, Elyria, Ohio; Russell N. Canton, Ohio; George M. Otto, Ferry, Ohio; Jo A. Wilson, Ohio; Richard R. Zehrbach, d, Ohio; Raymond L. Cappel, ashington, Ohio; Robert L. :uclid, Ohio; Gilbert C. Calrth East, Pa.; Kenneth L. Coe, ville, Ohio; Walter E. Dahl, ir, N. J.; Robert E. Forsythe, Ferry, Ohio; Andrew Fraser, ville, Ohio; Charles M. RamFindley, Ohio; Louis Sabec, )hio; Lamar Springer, Athens, dwin J. Taylor Athens, Ohio; Kinison Athens, Ohio; Lloyd well, Conneaut, Ohio; Foster Cambridge, Ohio; Cletus R. thens, Ohio ; Robert L. Jami., Newark, Ohio; Melvin C. t, Newark, Ohio; Robert A. Steubenville, Ohio; Guy A. Pittsburgh, Pa.; Eugene 0 .

3olon, Ohio; Donald E. Wood, Ferry, Ohio.

Ohio State

H. Nourse; Fred K. Medley; A. Thompson.

Oklahoma A & M

1an Herbert Calavan, KingOkla.; Donald Kirby Clark, 1er, Okla.; Lyndon Duane Eaarnegie, Okla.; Louis Albert r, San Leandro, Calif.

Penn State

rt Theodore Fellows, Pine Mills, Pa.; Edward Thomas Allentown, Pa.; John Walter :, Hazleton, Pa.; William Fred'Ioldren, Curtis Park, Philipsa.

Purdue

·s Smith Rogers, Lafayette, Ind.; Teup Ford, Wabash, Ind.; Thomrrell Eubank, Louisville, Ky.; Arthur Egler, Atlanta, Ind.; Edward Sherwood, Mitchell, 'heodore Robert Beatty, Cleve)hio; George R. Murray, Jr., 1gton, Ind.; Keith Eric Davidson, oss, Ind.; Otto Frederick Reifeis, dianapolis, Ind.; Donald Gene e, Marion, Ind.; Phillip Wayne 3, Crawfordsville, Ind.

Southern California

ard Clyde Baerresen, Los Ang~alif.; Nelson Sprague Brooks,

Huntington Park, Calif.; Grant Wellington Canfield, Jr., Monrovia, Calif; William Edgar Clemens, Los Angeles, Calif.; Donald Lloyd Daniels, Berea, Ohio; Donald B. Gibbs, Pasadena, Calif.; Lester Capell Gunther, Jr., Pasadena, Calif.; Morris Carleton Johnson, Inglewood, Calif.; Karl Christian Klokke, Pasadena, Calif.; Bryan William Stevens, Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; Andres Ulrich, Jr., Wilmington, Delaware ; William Arthur Walbert Pasadena, Calif.; Donald Marvin Wilson, Minneapolis, Minn.; Clyde Kenyon Warren, Jr., Altadena, Calif.

Syracuse Charles Albert Bechter, Jr., Portsmouth, Ohio; Malcolm deVesty, Verona, N. J.; Richard W. Schmutzler, Syracuse, N. Y.; Irwin E. Hammel, New York City, N. Y.; John Kahrs, Lynbrook, N. J. ; Anthony S. Laura, New York City, N. Y.; Kenneth Stevens Dewire, Delmar, N. Y.; William B. Helene, Salamanca, N. Y.; Elmer F. Juneau, Syracuse, N. Y.; Alan Boyd Knox, Slingerlands, N. Y.

Texas Weldon Glenn Holcomb, Tyler, Texas; George Otis Allen, Jr., Beaumont, Texas; Mickey T. Haggard, Jefferson, Texas; Richard Bennie Bennett, Jr., Tyler, Texas; Jack Creighton Goodman, Austin, Texas.

Washington Rollin Edward Cutts, Seattle, Wash. ; George Mason Hall, Jr., Edmonds, Wash.; Gordon Fraser Henrikson, Seattle, Wash.; Richard Lee Humphrey, Seattle, Wash.; . John Robert Maxon, Vancouver, Wash.; Frank William Scott, Jr., Seattle, Wash.; Russell Eugene Bruner, Edmonds, Wash.; James Edward Moran, Sr., Centralia, Wash.

Washington State Hilton Ashton Jone Jr., Richland, Wash.; Veron Irvine Armstrong, Yakima, Wash. ; Duane Lee Stowe, Burlington, Wash.; Don LeRoy Hinkson, Seattle, Wash.; Deal Elroy Helling, Renton, Wash.; Gerhard Ernest Eberhardt, Long Beach, Wash.; John Ray, Washtucna, Wash.; Jack Lewellyn Earnest, Colfax , Wash.; Gustave Adolph Wiegardt, Ocean Park, Wash.

Wyoming Donald Marius Christensen, Laramie, Wyo.; William Blacker, Rock Springs, Wyo.; Herbert William Gilbert, Laramie, Wyo.; Robert Donald Hughes, Laramie, Wyo.; John Edward Freytag, Laramie, Wyo.; Wayne Wendell Holaway, Grant, Nebr.; Edward John Treglown, Casper, Wyo. ; Lawrence Junior Hawkins, Lander, Wyo.; John Elmer Iiams, Lander, Wyo.; Blair Stone Hallam, Lander, Wyo.

HE school year at hand has seen one important change transpire that will have effect upon every chapter of Acacia, if not this year then next. Since 1945 rushing has been conducted on the basis that there were more men wanting to join F raternities than there was available room.

This picture has changed perceptibly this year and in some schools the pinch of too few men is noticeable.

In order to correct this as far as Acacia is concerned it will be necessary for the chapters to go back to the long-range rushing of prewar days where planning six months in advance was the rule rather than the exception.

In order to accomplish this end it will be necessary for the chapters to give considerable thought to summer rush and also to the fine points of concentt·ated rush this fall.

To some members of Acacia the idea of sacrifice seems most repugnantand yet where rushing is concerned it is almost mandatory that every member keep in mind his responsibility to his chapter. Rushing is the core around which the Fraternity functions-allow it to disintegrate and in a short period of time the dry rot of too few · men and poor organization will have set in to such an extent that great energy must be exerted in order to bring the level up to a par with other fraternities.

In order to guard against the increasing difficulty of rushing it will be necessary for each chapter to cooperate fully with its rush chairman. The rush chairman should be the hub around which the chapter will rotate during the rush period in the fall as well as through the school year.

Personality differences are always present in every organized group but in respect to the rushing program there should be none of this. It is selfevident that those chapters of Acacia that submerge these differences during rush are far and away the most successful in procuring good solid pledges.

Another aspect of rushing that has received far too little attention is the training of new .men to rush properly.

It is all too often true that a chapter relies entirely on the services of four or five men to put over the major objectives of rushing. In reality every active member should take an energetic part in this program. Some will say that they can't rush because they tie up when it comes to talking toothers; particularly is this true of rush.

With proper training early in their fraternity career these men would be the gunners of the rush program rather than the substitutes that are used only

T

(Continued on page 83)

The 1.'ri.ad, Spring, 1949

66

Stratton D. Brooks Died; Headed Two Universities and DeMolay

Acacians

the World Over Detroit Alumni Association Since its reorganization last fall the Detroit Alumni Association has been holding inter esting monthly dinner meetings at the Engineers Club of the Rackham Memorial Building, which is the extension building of the University of Michigan in Detr oit.

At the January meeting, attended by about twenty, including several actives from the Michigan Chapter, the 1948 Rose Bowl movies were shown thr ough the courtesy of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, of which T . Hawley Tapping, former National Editor of Acacia, is General Secretary. There followed a lively and thorough discussion of the recent proposal of the National Council for changing the chapter house rules for Acacia chapters ; this resulted in a unanimous resolution condemning the proposal. Several members later attended the meeting of the Michigan Chapter, at which the matter was also discussed.

At the February meeting a travel movie was shown through the courtesy of Eastern Airlines and George Mathews, Michigan, '38, who is employed by the Detroit Edison Company.

A March dinner meeting was being planned to be held at the clubhouse of the Detroit Edison Company. Plans were also being made for a large delegation to attend the Founders Day Celebration at Ann Arbor on May 14.

Acacia alumni of all chapters who are in the Detroit area are urged to call W. F. Robinson, President of the association, concerning participation in its activities. His phone number is Woodward 2-9390.

CEciL HAAs, Kansas, '22

Stratton D . Brooks, Missouri, '25, passed away on January 18 at his home in Kansas City at the age of 79. Dr. Brooks had served both as President of the Univer sity of Oklahoma and of the University of Missouri and was, at the time of his death Executive Director of the Order of the DeMolay.

By the time he became a university president Mr. Brooks had acquired a wide background of educational experience. He served as principal of various schools and later was a member of the faculty at the University of Illinois. Later he became Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Boston and was for a short time Superintendent of Schools in Cleveland. From 1912 to 1923 he was President of the University of Oklahoma, and from 1923 to 1930 of the University of Missouri.

During the first war he was Federal Food Administrator for Oklahoma.

Brother Brooks was a member of the National Education Association, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and Phi Beta Kappa. He served a period as a trustee of Massachusetts College and was author of Brooks' Readers and texts on composition.

Northwestern's Scholarship Fund Grows Started in 1945 as a memorial to three members of the chapter who were lost in the r ecent war, the Northwestern chapter ' s War Memorial Scholarship Fund has grown to over $1,300 according to Sam Walker, Northwestern, '42, who was recently appointed chairman of the fund-raising campaign. In order to make the fund really workable the goal has been set at $10,000. Purpose of the fund is to assist deserving active members in meeting tuition and other university expenses.

When thought was first given to a memorial to Robert W. Kittredge, James R. Cleland, and Robert T. Laechle, it was agreed that a scholarship fund was most appropriate. Contr ibutions of cash, stocks, and bonds are accepted and are held in trust by the Northwestern Alumpi Association of Acacia, Inc. , the householding corporation. A committee of three alumni is charged with the responsibilities of making awards and loans.

Founders Day, 1949, is taking on an added meaning when the Northwestern brother s sit down to their banquet.

Not only will they be rededicating themselves to Acacia's fraternal principles, but also to the goal of helping

others receive the benefits of university and fraternity life through financial assistance.

Morris Named Director Of Publicity for CC The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce announced that Kenneth L .

Morris, Kansas, '35, has been appointed Director of Publicity of that organization.

Since August, 1946, Brother Morris had served as West Coast r epresentative for the twelve Capper publications, and had his headquarters in San Francisco. He previously was national advertising manager of the Kansas City Kansan and was assistant editor of the Insurance Magazine. From 1942 to 1945 he served in the Navy and was assigned to the Public Relations Office, Headquarters, Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, Illinois.

As Director of Publicity, Mr. Morris will also serve as editor of the Kansas Citian, official publication of the Chamber of Commer ce.

Heads Brass Company Louis Dexter, Michigan, '23, is President of the National Brass Company, manufacturers of tubular locks and latches.

James K. Nichols Dies James K. Nichols, Michigan, '15, died of a heart attack at Ionia, Michigan, on August 28, 1948. Mr. Nichols served in World War I as a first sergeant and after the war he practiced law in Detroit, serving a term as assistant prosecuting attorney of Wayne County. In Ionia he was manager of the Michigan Credit Service and was known as a harness-racing enthusiast.

With Montana Papers Two Kansas alumni have wound up in the State of Montana as newspapermen. George W. McVey, Kansas, '20, is the managing editor of the Montana Standard in Butte, while Chester Shore, Kansas, '23, is the publisher of the Billings Herald.

Three Kansas Acacians Elected To State Legislature At the November 2 election three alumni of the Kansas Chapter were elected to the Kansas State Legislature. National President L. H . Ruppenthal and Ben F. Bowers were elected to the Senate for four-year terms and Marvin Cox to the House of Representatives for a term of two years.

he Triad, Spring, 1949

Dickey Leads Research For Eastman Company Associate Director of Research for the Tennessee Eastman Corporation of Kingsport, Tennessee, is the title held by Joe Dickey, Iowa State, '29.

After long hours in the laboratories at State, Joe received his Ph.D. in 1931 nd immediately went to work for the astman Kodak Company in Rochester. Rising through the firm, he now has particular responsibility for re,s earch work on dyes, plastics, fibers, insecticides, plant hormones, and related subjects.

During his spare time Joe has been active in several Masonic orders; he is a member of the R. A . M., Council, and Commandery. During the past year he served as High Priest of the R.A.M. Joe and his wife, the former Lois Tomlinson, have two lovely daughters, Sara J o, 16, and Mary Linda, 11. They expect to move to Tennessee soon in order to be closer to Joe's present duties.

Indianapolis News Praises Appointment of Gorman A recent issue of the Indianapolis News had this to say regarding the appointment of Burton W. Gorman, Indiana, '30, to the post of principal of one of the city's high schools: The Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners accented qualification when it chose Burton W. Gorman to be the new principal of Emmerich Manual Training High School. He ranks at the very forefront of a group of younger school administrators in Indiana who have realized that even the educational system of the early 1940's is now outmoded. Himself the father of three boys, he knows the score.

"At Connersville, where Mr. Gorman has risen to the city superintendency from teacher to principal, he has left an educational-community impetus of progress which has attracted statewide attention. He has pioneered in a latter-day activity of bringing school influence to bear on civic life and in the converse of inducing business and civic groups to work hand in hand with him for school betterment. Connersville youngsters have been going out into life, because of his attention to curricular progress, with an ability to cope with practical problems of a new world era.

"Mr. Gorman's sound ideas of educational progress, his scholarly background and the benefit of his active

67 participation in youth--linked community affairs will be welcomed by all Indianapolis citizens, particularly those of the Manual Training High School which is fortunate in its new leader. . Manual deserves the best, and is getting it in Burton Gorman and in a new educational plant soon to be constructed which will match its expanded needs."

Times-Star Music Critic Louis John Johnen, Cincinnati, '29, has been named music critic of the Cincinnati Times-Star. Active in Cincinnati music circles for many years, Johnen is also a prominent baritone soloist, choral director, and teacher.

After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Phi Beta Kappa in chemistry, he decided to become a musician so went to Berlin; while there he met the present Mrs. Johnen.

They have two children, Eric, 13, and Barbara, 8.

Fishback Joins Staff of .

Paper Art Co. Robert E. Fishback, Indiana, '36, joined the staff of the Paper Art Company on January 1. A graduate of the School of Business Administration at the University of Indiana, Fishback has had many years of experience in the fields of merchandising, market research, and sales. During the past two years he has been a district sales representative for Standard Laboratories, Incorporated.

Seattle Alumni Association The regular meeting of the Washington Alumni Association of Acacia Fraternity was held at the College Club in Seattle on March 2; twentythree alumni were present.

Much interest has been evidenced by the alumni in the prospects of holding the 1950 Conclave in Seattle.

Many of the local alumni have attended past Conclaves and have long remembered the good times and fraternal spirit. For these reasons Seattle alumni are hoping that they will have the opportunity to show others a good time by being hosts at the next Conclave.

A committee was appointed to ascertain the requirements of the University of Washington authorities for a plaque to honor the late Hiram B. Connibear, Washington 10, often called the "Father of Rowing." It is hoped the plaque can be presented at the dedication of the Washington Crew House, scheduled for May 14.

B. E. A.

Heads Medical Fraternity Dr. Emmett B. Carmi chael Professor an d Head of the Biochemi stry DePartment of the Medica! College of Alabama, was recently elected Nati onal President of Phi B eta P i Professional Medica! Fraternity . '

Ohio's Dean Taylor (Continued from page 59)

South Dakota. He was also chief of staff of Cruiser Division Five, and finished off as Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Pondera, an attack transport which was engaged in returning troops from Japan. He took part in all Pacific campaigns from the Marshall Islands to Okinawa and acquired numerous decorations in the process, including the Bronze Star with combat insignia, American Defense, American Sector, European Sector, PacificAmerican Sector medals, (the latter with eight battle stars), and the Victory and Philippean Liberation medals. One of his greatest thrills, he says, was to have been present at the surrender of the Japanese at Ominato, Japan.

Brother Taylor's last tour of duty before retirement was as Industrial Manager¡ of the Ninth Naval District, with headquarters in Chicago. In May of 1947 he was retired, and immediately became Dean of the College of Applied Sciences at Ohio University.

Dean Taylor was made a Master Mason in Bismarck Lodge Number 5, in 1922. He was made a Royal Arch Mason at Annapolis, Maryland, and a Knight Templar at Honolulu , Hawaii; he is also a member of Harbor Chapter Number 64, National Sojourners of Long Beach, California.

The Taylors have two sons, aged 8 and 11, both at least as talented as their Dad, and prospective Acacians for sure.

Siai-t .,. That Chapter Paper-Now! OES your chapter have its own publication? P r obably not-only about one chaptei in three has published a paper or magazine during the last year . The other two-thirds are missing an important opportunity.

"Opportunity for what?" says one of you. "Well, we have a letter each TRIAD--isn't that eno_ugh ?" says another. "A paper would cost too much, w ouldn't it?" or, "Our chapter has no one from journalism school." Dozens of r easons appear why a chapter cannot or need not go to this bit of extra effort. Let's see if there are some reasons why it can and should.

Chapters sometimes forget that the majority of their alumni are not yet subscribers to the national publication of the Fraternity. Until 1941 no universal life-membership plan was in effect; most TRIAD subscriptions were on an annual basis. Even today only about a third of the living members are subscribers. As time goes on this proportion will increase until eventually all living members of Acacia will receive each issue of the magazine.

But the chapter's interest is in the present as much as the future. Alumni who are "lost" now may never be regained. Furthermore, many of the younger alumni are in touch with the chapter once or more annually anyway. So we want to keep alive the interest of those young fellers from the Class of '04 on up to the thirties, as well as the recent graduates. OKthere's reason Number One. Reason Number Two: There are a large number of persons outside of the Fraternity to whom its activities are of real interest. Parents of the members sometimes have only a vague idea of what goes on in their offspring's chapter-house. A newspaper, properly written, can give that man-with-thecheckbook a much better idea of the associations and activitie& of the fraternity chapter-and maybe induce him to come over occasionally to see the boys himself. University officials should be on the mailing list; they often need to know that the chapter is something more than a boarding house.

And don't forget the other chapters on your campus, and the other Acacia chapters. A newspaper can make your chapter something more than one of a list to be learned in the pledge lessons.

"Maybe you're right," you say, "but what's this going to cost?" That depends on how many copies you print and mail, and on the method of reproduction used. By the time you add up those men on the chapter roll, the par-

D

ents, University and Acacia officials, other chapters on the campus and in Acacia, and perhaps some for alumni of other chapters who are in your town, you'll find that anywhere from 250 to 750 copies will be needed. On the basis of 500 copies, envelopes and postage will cost about $20.00 (some chapters dispense with envelopes and put the address on an available place on the paper. This reduces the cost to 2c per copy for postage) .

The big job is to decide what form of printing is to be used. Some chapters rely upon the mimeograph machine but frankly, we don't feel this does the job as it should be done. Some of the papers are so poorly presented that it just isn't worth the effort to try to read the things. However, if you just can't afford anything better, resort to the mimeograph, but have a local_ letter service do the job-at least it will be legible. Mimeographing five hundred copies will run around $6.00 per page.

One step better is to print the paper by multigraph or offset process. This looks a bit neater than mimeographing and allows the use of photographs -certainly an advantage over the mimeo paper job. Again, however, such a paper looks more like an advertising circular than a paper and will have limited appeal to the reader.

To do the job right, the paper should be printed. While this is the most ex-. pensive per page it has several advantages which we feel compensate for the added cost. More material can be included in a given space, headlines can be used effectively, photographs of chapter groups and activities can be used, and the paper has a professional appearance. A four-page issue will cost about $50.00.

A source of revenue not to be overlooked is the local alumni association; by allocating half the space to news and activities of the alumni the cost may be divided between them and the chapter. Some fraternity chapters ask for the contributions from the alumni but this should be done only after the paper has been established and is being published regularly. By that we mean at least twice, and pqssibly four times, per year. Issues should certainly precede the Homecoming week-end and Founders Day celebrations; proper "timing" of your publication is highly desirable.

One more problem has to be solved -who is to see that the job is done?

Probably the best set-up is to have an editor from the chapter plus an alumnus who can assemble the alumni

news. Primarily the chapter will have to do the pushing. Don't leave it up to the TRIAD correspondent to edit the paper-he has his own problems already.

Don't give up the idea of a paper for lack of a journalism student; some of the best papers are edited by majors is music, business, and engineering. Pick a man with enthusiasm for the chapter and a knowledge of what's going on, give him the responsibility and authority, and put him to work. Let him choose his staff; he may want someone to help write the news and another to handle the circulation. Get the chapter behind him and you'll find that the result is well worth the time and effort-and money.

(Editor's Note: Samples of chapter publications are available from the TRIAD Editor upon request. All chapters publishing papers are requested to send several copies to the Editor for such use.)

Acacia-East: (Continued from page 64)

be a source of many pleasurable hours for each of you who are members, and at the same time will be a helpful force in the growth and strengthening of our Fraternity.

Have you been back to visit your chapter lately?-or if you are far removed from your home chapter, have you dropped in to visit one that might be in your vicinity? Now for a lot of you I know this is impossible, but for many of you who are able to visit an active chapter, do so. During the past year I was at three different chapters on Homecoming. At one, in a town of over 250,000, and where I know there are at least 40 Acacians, only about 10 alums qropped around to the house.

In another city of over 1,000,000, and where there are over 150 Acacians living, 3 were at the house after the game.

The third, a town of about 40,000, and in which there are about 35 Acacians residing, over 200 alumni were present for the days festivities. I know of another of our chapters which is located in a city of over 1,500,000 and in which there are over 100 Acacians living. This chapter planned a Homecoming Party and invited all of their alums. Seven attended the party. Why can't all of our chapters have a turnout like the one mentioned above where over 200 alums attended the Homecoming Party? I believe that that example shows that where a well organized alumni exists, the alums are find(Continued on page 83)

• Doings zn the Chapters

California Seeks 3rd Scholarship Award . . .

Plagued by that ancient malady, opticus pincus, and exhausted from the toils of rushing, the members of the California Chapter have wearily begun a new semester. But more miseries than these have we. It is with a tear in my eye that I must report that our mighty Golden Bear football team has gone down to defeat in the Rose Bowl. Furthermore, the Northwestern Chapter is the proud possessor of a new trophy, at our expense.

We bet on the wrong team.

It may be of interest to any of you who have visited us for a meal within the past few years to know that our cook of long standing is no longer with us. It seems that on the day before Christmas he bought his family a turkey on the house's account. This, coupled with other shady transactions, aroused the ire of our usually placid house manager, Carlisle Moore, who subsequently terminated Al's employment. The new cook is doing a fine job though, so if you are ever in the vicinity, don't hesitate to drop in and try him out.

At this time I would like to express the Chapter's appreciation for the fine skin given it by the U.C.L .A. Chapter, as a memento of Cal's football triumph in the game between the two schools. It is with a sense of pride and humbleness that we have on the wall of our den-a ratskin.

Our new pledges are John David Nysteun, of Oroville, William John Mason of San Francisco, Elliott Herbert Brenner, of Los Angeles, ·a nd Murman Lang Vedder, of Burlingame. In addition to these, three of our last semester pledges, Thomas McKean Remington, of Sacramento, Daniel L. Radmanovitch, of Sacramento, and Robert Jordan Skakel, of San Francisco, liked the pledgetraining so well that they decided to stick around and take the course over again. I hope they don't decide to take a Doctor's degree in the subject.

Now to events in general: Several of the local beerparlors reported that they were honored by George Croyle's presence recently... . Eleven men were initiated between semesters.... John Stauff, a former member of the U.C.L.A. Chapter, has transferred to Cal and is now living in the house. . . . John Stumbos announced (with what were apparently the cheapest cigars obtainable) that a comely young miss of the Z.T.A. clan was now proudly sporting his fraternity pin.

The natural outcome of this auspicious event was that forty Acacians had to make like Bing Crosby, for the benefit of the girls of Z.T .A. The serenade was reportedly a success. . . . Russell Connors was married between semesters ....

C. Bob Lewis and his wife inform us that

they have a new exemption to report on their income tax return-it's a girl. . ·..

The chapter is hoping to win the cup for the highest fraternity scholarship for the third consecutive semester. No announcement has been made concerning it, as yet. . . . A hustling Acacia baseball team is aspiring to cop some sort of intramural honors this semester. P ossibly it is the best team the Chapter has had since George Croyle. was doing the pitching chores. I'll let you know .. . .

HARRY I. RIEGEL, JR.

Cincinnati Initiates at Ohio U . . . .

Immediately following the Christmas vacation, campus activities hit an all-time high and Cincinnati Acacians were all out to support every function with a large attendance. Early in January, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers presented their annual U . M. 0 . C. Dance at which each local organization enters a contestant in an attempt to capture the title of "the Ugliest Man on Campus." Pledge Tom Morse went to work and created a fine wolf-like mask with blood-shot eyes and snapping jaws.

Pledge Bob Aldridge sported the mask during the entire evening of the dance and, when the judging rolled around, he went as far as the finals.

On January 22 the newly organized Interfraternity Pledge Council presented its first Interfraternity Pledge Dance at the Pavilion Caprice. Pledges only could obtain bids, but the hall was completely filled and reports from everyone indicated that the dance was one of the finest ever to be held at the University. Our pledges turned out en masse and their reports contained only the highest praise for the dance.

February and the introduction of mild weather brought thoughts of spring. And here at Cincinnati thoughts of spring recall one thing-the Interfraternity Sing.

This year only fraternities are participating in the event and the Cincinnati Chapter of Acacia is to be represented.

Rehearsals were set for every Sunday and Tuesday, and the fellows immediately set out to outdo Caruso under the direction of maestros Kirch and Rogers. Songs range from the delightful "Nut Brown Maiden" to the soul-stirring "Your Land and My Land."

On February 12, several of the men set out to participate in the installation of the Ohio University Chapter at Athens, Ohio. The main bulk of our work was involved in giving the second degree. It was a real pleasure to be able to assist in the installation. The warm reception of the Ohio U . boys was really appreciated and our chapter wishes them all the success in the world.

With thoughts of initiation still in mind,

our fellows turned homeward and completed plans for Greek Week. February 20 marked the initial day for the week of discipline. The pledges went through their paces with due respect and obedience. The chapter house, as a result, received numerous touch-up jobs in the form of painting, new flooring, and cleaning. By Sunday, February 27, twelve tired men were ready for the initiation ceremony. By splitting the chapter into two groups and presenting the first and second degrees simultaneously, we greatly reduced the time necessary for performing the ceremony without losing any of its effectiveness. It was a real pleasure to welcome Charles Waddell, Harry Fengya, Robert Brabson, Robert Boni, Richard Keyes, Everett Rudolph, Marion Tooley, Thomas Morse, William Rinehart, Thomas Lasko, Charles Rentz, and John Schroder as brethren of the chapter.

The sporting picture has had its ups and downs since the beginning of the year.

The basketball team pounded out three fine victories only to encounter an equal number of defeats. At present we are in the midst of the bowling season and we hope to report an excellent record for the next issue of THE TRIAD. The team suffered a severe loss when Warren Ellis left to go out on section-his was the highest average on the team. Fred Stork and Jim Neumann represented the chapter in a tournament of table tennis.

The wives and mothers of town men actives and alums are to hold an initial meeting on Monday, March 7, in order to form an Acacia Women's Club here at Cincinnati. They intend to aid the chapter in any manner possible and to add that important "woman's touch" to the chapter house.

RICHARD D. MILLER

Colorado There Was the Nut Party . . .

"Give with the spyglass, you greedy hog! "-this remark followed the mad dash made recently to an upstair's window, from which was seen the delightful vista of the girls in the dormitory across the street who were basking in the afternoon sunshine. Ah, 'tis the sweet harbinger of spring, such a display of pulchritude. As the ancient sage so quaintly put it: My heart leaps up when I behold A sight of loveliness so bold.

So was it when I was a boy, So it is now my only joy.

Great S cot! I guess I'm not so old.

I bow in utter humility to you, Oh God of Thunder. May I beg forgiveness for such harsh blasphemy with respect to the snow ignoring the Boulder landscape. I am humble indeed, for immediately following the posting of my last literary effort, the wrath of the gods sent snow and

The Triad, Spring, 1949

70 freezing weather, the likes of which this native soul has never witnessed. For two dreary months a white blanket enfolded the countryside, and seldom did the mercury peep above the zero mark. And it was all my fault! But there is a just compensation, for recently has the sun discovered that out here in the West we, too, pay taxes. The only nice thing about nice weather is that it is so nice!

The active chapter was increased by sixteen members on January 16, when a bewildered initiation class took their solellUl vows. All praise and thanks to our dear neighbors in Denver for their splendid assistance. With the addition of these men, our active chapter now embraces the grand figure of sixty brothers, and we also claim the possession of a sprouting pledge class of six eager aspirants.-"Excelsior! " Among the "high" spots on the Winter Quarter calen-:lar is the all-school frolicing free-for-all, traditionally called the Winter Carnival. Ski races, ice hockey, snow games, and Duke Ellington, all combined to produce a festive celebration. The fraternal aggregate joined in the effort by participating to the fullest degree in the gay event. Result! We won the second-place participation trophy in the Silver Division. But that's not all!

Through the efforts of a fine-arts major and an over-worked blowtorch, a masterpiece of ice sculpturing was conceived that awed the judges so much that they awarded us with the second prize. One blurry-eyed brother, who had allowed the festivities to go to his head, wanted to make a highball out of our Eskimo.

Gad! I'm glad it wasn't the totem pole!

Then there was the Nut Party! A credit to the recent initiates who did such a splendid job in producing such a bedlam.

The committee in charge of this hilarious affair chose a gold mine for the theme of the party-guess they realized that most of the brothers would be escorting "golddiggers." An ex-Marine in our midst thought that he was back in the Solomon Islands as he struggled over an unique obstacle course that provided the only entrance to the Chapter House. Emerging from this maze, one descended to the dance-floor which was composed of the living and dining rooms, gayly decorated with-if you'll pardon the expressiontoilet paper. We must admit that these novel decorations aroused a variety of comment. The more hearty guests approached a mine shaft which led into the dark interior of the basement which in turn, had been cleverly transformed into the depths of a gold mine. It was probably the only mine in existence that boasted a bar in one of the tunnels. Without having to dig into their pockets for silver, the miners-and also adults-were served root beer and cookies. While yet taking advantage of the darkness of this pit, the guests were confronted with a floor show. This presentation included a trumpet trio and a clever pantomine.

Rumor has it that two of the boys in the trio had never seen a trumpet before, so that the third musician had to play all three parts.

The costumes at the Nut Party were

prodigious (if I may borrow a word).

Donald Gloyer and date won the prize for the best costumes with their modern adaptation of Adam and Eve. They came decked out in long underwear with an adornment of fig leaves. Gloyer claimed that he was turning over a new leaf.

Among the odd assortment of characters one found "snow bunnies," parcel-post packages, an egg and a chicken bearing the slogan "Which came first? " dead-end kids, Turks, pirates, French sailors, Indians, cowboys, partially dressed alcoholics, and a wolf that didn't fool anybody. One of the featured attractions of the party was a guessing game. The object was to guess the number of individual sheets of toilet paper used in the decorations. A guest of the fairer sex walked off with the prize with a guess of 20,000 sheets. The judges estimated that there were approximately 19,500 sheets represented. The lucky contestant was awarded a gold brick-the paint was still wet.

In the realm of intramural sports, our basketball team didn't fare any too well.

The boys lost all of their games, but their spirit was terrific. Our bowling team also was confronted with bad luck. One member of the squad was heard to remark, "Well, what can you expect? My ball had holes in it! " I have been told that some of the boys have formed some sort of team with some girls. As they leave the house each evening, with a glint in their eyes, they say, "We're off to play volleyball!"-Is that what they call it now?

Our' attention is now centered on softball. Seems that a few of the guys feel that at least they can get to first base in this sport.

Our social calendar has been well-filled.

Tea-dances and radio dances have provided sufficient co-education for all. An ice-skating party met with huge success.

Credit for a school term of fun and festivity justly falls to our social chairman, Kenneth Raasch.

In passing, we might add here that Father Croyle breezed through not long ago. It was reported to this faithful scribe that the Air Reserve Unit was alerted, anticipating an invasion.

And we are gloating, too, over our victory in basketball with Kansas State. Our farmer cousins have been forced to relinquish the sheep skin according to the "gentlemen's agreement."

According to plan, a tile floor is to be laid in the chapter and recreation rooms.

The Acacia Mothers' Auxiliary is largely responsible for this new addition. They have raised the funds by conducting a food sale and by pilfering the pockets in their husbands' trousers. Very nice, ladies!

Bye now!

JAMES D. HUTCHINSON

DenverFound-a House . . .

In spite of entirely too much snow, ice and studying, Denver Acacians are fired with enthusiasm. The prospect of acquir-

ing the long-sought-for place to hold meetings, dinners and bull sessions has become a reality. A house has been contracted for after eight months of beating on the doors of recalcitrant real estate dealers who had no houses to offer or wanted fabulous prices for what might have been a house in the time of the Indian wars.

The house is near the campus and conveniently located close to various and sundry sororities. Of course, the rather delicate money situation is ever present, but the problem of raising the additional $10,000 needed to make the down payment and furnish it suitably is being attacked from all sides. Everyone is sure the funds can be secured. A housing corporation has been formed and Alu=i and Masons contacted. Luke Smith, 32nd degree, started the ball rolling at reactivation last May with a donation of $1,000!

On the social side of life, Venerable Dean Bill Pennington and date, together with several other members and their female associates, decided to journey to Laramie, Wyoming, to attend the DenverWyoming basketball game. In spite of wind and snow tbey made it up there, but corning home was a different story.

Junior Dean Andy Anderson, while herding his car around a corner, suddenly found that vehicle sitting in the midst of a two-foot drift which 50-milean-hour winds had graciously deposited in the road. After much digging and shoving in the sub-zero weather, the car was freed ; but as Andy turned it around he slid into another drift. After another hour or so of moving snow that the wind just brought back, the group headed back to Laramie, tired, disgusted and with some very frightened women.

The guys stayed at the Acacia house and the girls at the K.D. house. The Wyoming Acacians were the best of hosts and Denver hopes it can return the favor in the near future.

That same night the pledges went to a dance in the mountains and ran out of gas on the return trip. After hiking the length of the Rocky Mountains they finally located a gas station and returned to Denver with their tale of woe. All in all, it was an eventful weekend.

An initiation is planned for the 18th and 19th of February at which time nine men will join active ranks. They are Ralph Harlow, Edd Keen, Gavin Mallett, Dick McElheny, Walt Nordby, Leo Overholt, Dick Sheppard, Frank Tabor and Gust Thomas.

Plans are also underway for the spring formal coming up-if spring ever gets here.

Members of the chapter voted to spend unused portions of the social fund to help on the purchase of sweaters for the fraternity. In the near future, Denver Acacians will be sporting old gold sweaters with black chenille lettering.

In intramurals, the basketball team has won three games and in spite of plenty of sparkle and good ball handling has lost two. The bowling team is holding its own.

Denver isn't at the top of the campus yet-but it will be.

ARTHUR H. GENGE, JR.

The Triad, Spring, 1949

George Washington Redecorates Basement • . • With the initiation of John Lytle, Harry Thayer, ·Ed Hammarstrom, Lee Bramlette, Bob Moss, Frank Vick, and Charles Lemley, the George Washington Chapter completed the first semester and, after electing Walter Fackler, Venerable Dean; George Prochko, Senior Dean, John Lytle, Junior Dean; George Aldridge, Secretary; and Frank Vick, Treasurer, plunged headlong into the second semester just as full of enthusiasm for the tasks ahead as we were last fall, and just as short of time to undertake them.

During the brief respite between semesters we did manage to engage in some of that perennial fraternity activity, changing the house around. This activity centered in the cellar which was assaulted by a spirited group waving hammers, paint brushes, crepe paper and other accouterments. When the last man sobered up after three days of what had the outward appearance of a Siamese rabbit race, the basement was completely redone. The walls were painted with red flames, phosphorescent devil's eyes stared from dark corners, new lighting had been installed and a coffin-shaped bar stood moodily in the corner. We appropriately named it "hell," and have since issued many invitations to visit it.

The large hole in the back yard has also given some consideration by the chapter; the Venerable Dean appointed Wilbur Van Neste as chairman of a committee to study the problem. Other committee members are Ed Hammarstrom and Lee Bramlette, whose suggestion that it be filled with Pledge Dixon was rejected as noble and commendable, but illegal, since Dixon has not yet reached the age of consent.

Our bowling team appears well on the way toward winning the Balfour cup this year, and those of us who survived the February final exams think that we might also pick up the scholarship trophy. In addition, we won a basketball game this year. Our prospect in baseball appear equally bright and it doesn't seem too unreasonable to suspect that Lee Bramlette, the member of our basketball team who · is not hospitalized, will be able to form a volleyball team for the amusement of the brothers. Despite injuries received in practice from wild balls, Brother Van Neste will represent the chapter in the forthcoming ping-pong trials.

Harry Thayer, our publicity director, has taken a staff position on the school newspaper and is accounting himself well.

He has even had the temerity to suggest that we attempt to print the annual chapter publication this year. In recognition of his work, at least one segment of the active chapter is supporting him for TRIAD correspondent next year.

Note to Pledge Bill Vick: Pythagoras was not the man who wrote the pledge manual, nor was he associated, directly, with the Manhattan project.

Note to the alumnus who borrowed our

71 floor waxer: Brother Lemley is very desirous that the machine be returned so that Brother Berryman, who has switched his major to Foreign Affairs, will be able to use the extra spare time he has gained, in learning a trade which might be useful to him when he graduates.

HARRY JONES

Iowa State Holds Many Campus Jobs It's time again for that article from Iowa State. Everyone is eagerly awaiting spring vacation which is but two weeks off however, term finals are looming up to obliterate the happy thought. We have had a full schedule this past quarter with many social and extracurricular activities.

Since the last issue of the TRIAD we have pledged six top men bringing the pledge class to fourteen in number. The new men are Hugo E . Mayer, Jr., Elizabeth, N. J.; John B. Pugh, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; Andrew E. Ramsay, Manta:sala, Finland; Dale W. Weber, Geneseo, Ill.; John E. Culver, Spencer; and Donald G. Larson, Laurens.

Eight new men are now proudly we·a ring the bejeweled pin of Acacia after being duly initiated February 26, 1949. They are Winton E. Weber, Donnellson; Donald R. Kielhorn, Cherokee; William J. Waugh, Spirit Lake; Carl E. Anderson, Weldon; Lowell B . Johnson, Laurens; Kenneth L . MacRae, Des Moines ; Roger A. Davis, Lime Springs; and Maurice D .

Roush, Keokuk.

Recent improvements on the chapter house have been the laying of carpet on the second floor hall, painting the second floor bathroom, and the making over of the basement storeroom with racks built for tools, lumber, screens and storm windows. The last two were done by the new initiates. Weather permitting the kitchen is to be remodeled and a new entrance made during spring vacation.

Social activity at 142 Gray has been on a big scale this quarter with three major parties and several dinner and dance exchanges. In addition there have been a variety of college events such as concerts, plays, and dances.

The top event was the crowning of Miss Mimi Stampfer, a Chi Omega pledge, as the Acacia Sweetheart of 1949 at our annual Sweetheart Party . Miss Stampfer was awarded an Acacia bracelet as a token of this honor. Later the same evening Al Swenson hung his pin on her making it a grand evening for Mimi. The party was one of our most successful to date and a grand time was enjoyed by all. The decorations committee did an excellent job and are to be congratulated for their efforts which included a huge lighted outdoor heart-shaped cupid sign, a magnificent doorway arch, silhouettes, and many streamers. We were honored by the presence of many alums and their wives which with the actives and pledges and their dates made for a lively affair.

The Acacia "Wild West" Party was held the first part of the quarter with the whole house made over into the atmos-

phere of an early-day saloon. The dining room was complete with bar, gambling tables, and swinging doors. Light was provided by candles and decorations consisted of horseshoes, spurs, signs, riding equipment, and sawdust on the floor. At the door was a lighted sign announcing the "Dirty Shame" saloon with a doorman passing out paper money to every couple. A variety of costumes were exhibited with barmaids, chorus girls, Indian maidens, cowgirls, French loggers, bartenders, deacons, gamblers, and cowpunchers present. The evening was spent playing cards, gambling, and dancing, both square and ballroom. Every one agreed that we should make this affair an annual event for it was one swell party.

The pledges reigned supreme over the house the night of January 29 when they presented "Blue Moon." The house was made over to night-club style with low lights, soft music, a floor show, a photographer, and waiters to cater to the couples' whims. From all reports the pledges and their dates enjoyed having the house to themselves for one evening.

Although the events are over for this quarter a lot of planning is underway for next quarter. The Veishea float committee under the capable leadership of Tom Brown and Jack Pyles has been busy going over ideas for floats. We are all hoping we can repeat with another first this year. Another major concern is the preparation for our annual formal, "Spring Nocturne," to be held at the Ames Country Club on the 2nd of April.

Day Morris, our social chairman, has been very busy and has much of the planning completed and a band engaged.

Iowa State Acacians have been very active in extracurricular activities this quarter. Dick Cowles was very active on two committees for Religion-in-Life Week and recently participated in Morning Matins, a short religious program over Station WOI. Bill Pearcy is serving as general chairman of the Veishea Canoe Races, with Jim Haselton, AI Swenson, and Harold Skerritt working on different canoe races committees. AI is the sports photographer for the Iowa State Daily and is also a Bmnb photographer. Two of our ag engineers, Charles Dingle and John Pugh, were elected Sergeant-atArms and Reporter, respectively, for their divisional club-ASAE--for the coming year. Carl Anderson is the new junior representative to Agricultural Council from his Industrial Education Club. John Tschantz has been very active in the Iowa State Debaters and is a recent initiate of the Knights of St. Patrick, an engineering honorary. He is president of the local chapter of the United Nations Association. Darwin Hook is publicity chairman of the United Nations Association and has been a very active member. He was on the guest committee for the Engineer's Ball and is chairman of an exhibit of the G. E. Society for Veishea. Another Acacian who is making himself known is Don Becker. Don is a member of the Iowa State Singers, the Festival Chorus, and the Varsity Eight. Other men that hold responsible positions for Veishea are

The Triad, Spring, 1949

72 Eddie Barnes, chairman of the Agronomy Open H ouse; Don Biegler, a member of ACS, chairman of a ceramics exhibit; and Lowell Johnson and J im Haselton, chairmen for exhibits for th e Agronom y Open House.

Intramurals have not played too big a role this quarter. We w ere not fortunate to bring home any of the trophies, although w e did get quite far in basketball and table tennis. The baske tball team lost in the semi-finals in class D to Theta Delta Chi 31-23. They went on to win the final by a large margin so we didn't feel too badly. Table tennis has been an important pastime with a majority of the fellows since the completion of a new table. Mter conducting a house tournament, two teams were made up for interfr aternity competition. Team one qualified for class A and were eliminated by the Sig Eps in the first r ound. The second team which placed in class D lost in the first round to the Phi Kaps. Other sports entered by Acacians this past quarter were bowling, indoor track, swimming, and wrestling. Sports that are on the agenda for spring quarter are softball, volleyball, horeshoes, tennis, track, and golf. We hope that by the end of spring quarter we will have some new trophies to show for our efforts.

At our recent election the following men were named as our new officers: John R. Fulkerson, Venerable Dean ; Walter C. Bredbeck, Senior Dean; C. Day Morris, Junior Dean ; William Pearcy, Secretary; Charles D. Bird, Treasurer ; Warren J . Oblinger, Senior Steward; John C. Pyles, Junior Steward; Harold L . Skerritt, Editor ; Edwin R. Barnes, Intramural Manager ; Donald E. Becker, Chorister; Donald J . Biegler, Sentinel; and James C. Haselton, Librarian.

The pledges also have a new set of officers. They are James S. Hogfeldt, President; Kenneth W. Johnson, Secretary; and Hugo Bliss, Treasurer and Steward.

There has been some rumor about a pledge-active basketball game in the near future but since the recent initiation nothing more has been said. It could be they are somewhat taken back by the loss of some of their players. However the actives feel that the outcome is but a ¡ foregone conclusion of an active victory.

Time will tell.

Andrew Ramsay, the Finnish boy, whom o':ll" chapter is sponsoring is adjusting himself to the American way of life r apidly. He is highly interested in everything and is a very apt pledge. As far as the girl situation is concerned Andy was the envy of everyone when he turned up with a beautiful girl from Guatemala for our Sweetlieart Party. He is active in the Cosmopolitan Club and the Lutheran Student Association, and is obtaining very good grades.

Our chapter advisor, Frank Mendell has been a great help to all the fellow~ at the house. Frank and Mrs. Mendell have attended all of our house functions and at Christmas time gave us a beautiful mirror which is admired by all.

Frank is a State Soil Conservationist working out of Ames. Last fall at the

Assists Truman Campaign Frank Mendell (Left ) , Chapt er Adviser a.t Iowa. Stat e, with a. we lt-known politi ca.t figure ( center ) a.nd M r. H . L . Young during th e campai gn ta.st fa.!l . Frank is Soit Conservationist for t he Stat e of Iowa..

National Plowing Match at Dexter he had the pleasure of talking with President Truman and having his picture taken with the president and another conservation official.

Another Acacian who has shown a lot of interest in the chapter is Dr. C. J. Roy who is head of the Geology department here at I. S . C. He has been a guest numerous times and the fellows really appreciate the interest he has shown in the affairs of the chapter.

The annual Founder's Day dinner is scheduled to be the 15th of May at the chapter house. It is hoped that a large number of alumni can be present as it is the Sunday following Veishea.

That's the news from here. Best wishes to the other chapters and Acacians everywhere. Remember if you are in this area we will be happy to see any of you.

HAROLD SKERRITT

Indiana Plans for State Day . â&#x20AC;˘ Here it is, the beginning of a new semester at Indiana, and we have started off again after a short breather. Everyone is pretty well settled in the new routine, although we are all having some difficulty making our way to early classes in the rain and the cold. We haven't had much snow, but the rain is practically a pass-word around Bloomington. Spring is just ar ound the corner, but so far it has kept pretty well out ' of sight.

The same men are back for the new term for the most part, but we are missing a few. Our mid-semester graduates are Norm Atz, Homer Dalbey, Gene Llewellyn, Duke Kohlmeier, and Hal Zimmerman. Two of them, Norm Atz and Gene Llewellyn, found new bosses. Both of them married girls from here on campus. Two others, Earl Sheets and Tom Ellis, were also married then, and are back with us for another semester.

Carl York made quite a name for himself and for the house recently. Carl, a sophomore from Marion, is the presideRt of the Muncie Bar-Bell Club, and at a recent contest, lifted 480 pounds in the "dead lift" to set a new record for his weight class. He broke a record which he had previously held in last year's meet.

We have a few new pledges for the new semester, and are well under way in getting a few more before too much time passes. Among the new men are Dave Robertson, Princeton, Ind. ; Jack McClamroch, Kokomo, Ind. ; Gary Vader, Michigan City, Ind.; Ray Griffin, Valparaiso, Ind.; and George Mitchell, Plymouth, Ind. Our "old" pledges are Jack Bonge, Anderson, Ind. ; Dave Day, Bloomington, Ind.; George Dykhuizen, Haddonfield, N. J .; Robert Elliott, Frankfort, Ind.; John Irick, Frankfort, Ind.; Robert Lamson, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Richar d Link, Elkhart, Ind.; Thomas Muhn, Garrett, Ind.; Vaughn Rice, Bloomington, Ind. ; William Schlimmer, Evansville, Ind.; Strobe Richardson, Bloomington, Ind.; Keith Street, Frankfort, Ind.; Jack Thompson, Wabash, Ind.; Robert Tranbarger, Anderson, Ind. ; Robert Vass, Lyons, Ind.; Lauren Atz, Kendalville, Ind. ; Louis Bloom, Ft. Wayne, Ind. ; and Jim Bonge, Anderson, Ind. We had our annual Winter Colonnade and it was a real success. Most of us went out to dinner, and then came to the dance, where we danced to the music of one of the local bands. With decorations by Bob Cottingham, orchids and tuxes, and with our tall white columns in front of our house, the dance really took on the atmosphere of a Colonial Ball.

Our social committee is really working this semester, and we have several big events coming up. We ar e planning on a big State day this year up at Indianapolis, and hope to see a lot of you there along with all the alums. We also hope to have a big dance combined with the ATO's, the Phi Gams, and the Pi Lam's.

Then on May 15, we are having a Founder's Day banquet, and we really hope to make it something special, and want all of the alum's to be down for it. We want this semester to give us a great boost in becoming a bigger and better Acacia Chapter.

GERRY HowARD

Kansas Constructs Dining Hall The Kansas Chapter's appetite and numbers expand. An Acacian can be spotted on the Hill now by blistered hands and aching muscles. The chapter house is paving the way for increased activities in the future by beginning the construction of a new dining room. The job of lowering the basement, where the room will be located, is the project of actives and pledges alike. The work is well in progress at the present time, the men being led and sometimes pushed by Gordon Chapple, Frank Clinesmith, and Irwin Cooper. Needless to say the swinging of picks and the scooping of shovels has produced a crop of said blisters and

The Triad, Spring, 1949 "charlie-horses" of bountiful proportions.

The new dining room will have a capacity of approximately sixty men. Wall paneling will be knotty-pine which should prove to be very nice indeed. Moving the dining room from the first floor will enable expansion in this part of the house.

This ambitious undertaking would not have been possible at such an early time had not Mr. Dave Horkmans, the only living charter member of the Kansas Chapter and owner of our house, generously approved the plan. Completion of the room is planned by Founder's Day when the room will be dedicated.

Along with expansion in the house proper has been the acquisition of an annex which also will augment a program of increased membership. As yet but four intrepid members have left the old homestead for quarters in the annex.

These hardy souls are Gerry Raines, Don Anderson, Les Main, and Jim Wiltse.

These improvements combined with a vigorous rushing program will soon have the reactivated Kansas Chapter back at its pre-war level.

Plans are being made for the Spring Formal to be held April 23. The semiannual inter-chapter debate over decorations has not started yet. The affair will be held in the "Bix Six" room in the Eldrige Hotel here in Lawrence.

Visiting the chapter just prior to the recent initiation was Mr. John Paynter, alumnus of the Oklahoma Chapter.

73 Recently elected to Historian of Scarab, National Architectural Fraternity, was Brother Bob Ford.

New officers for the present term are Gordon Chapple, Venerable Dean; Marvin Ligget, Senior Dean; Kenneth Tyson, Junior Dean ; Gaylor Alexander, Secretary; while George Kroesing, retains his post as treasurer.

Visitors and passers-by may now notice a black and tan canine pacing about the house. This specimen is the mascot "Baron," a German Shepherd pup, with feet like snow shoes, a voice like a bugle, and the manners of a halfcivilized sixyear-old youth. He fits perfectly into the group.

High-lighting the friendly ( ? ) competition between actives and pledges was the recent pledge-active basketball game.

The pledges demonstrating drive, stamina, and split-second ball handling were defeated by the actives, whom the pledges assert were luckier than the guy who married the boss' daughter. The actives will be the guests of the pledges at a beerbust resulting from the pledges' misfortune.

We regretfully report the death of Pledge Daniel Webster Taylor, who was killed in an automobile accident near Ottawa, Kansas, February 20. Although his association with the fraternity has been for but a few months, his death is keenly felt by the members of the chapter and those who knew him as we did.

JAMES WILTSE

Kansas State Adds Pennants . â&#x20AC;˘ .

Kansas State Chapter (Top and Center) KS Acacians and coeds are we!! ted at an exchange dinner. That " N " in the background goes unexplained. (Bottom) Pausing on the way to a formal (or are they waiters?) are Gene Edwards, Jim Boucek, Gene Pinion, Ky!e Moran, A! Wes!ey, and Ear! Beav~.

Since the last issue two new pledges have joined the pledge class. They are Jim Boucek of Ottawa, Kansas, and Karl Gaston of Florence, Kansas. George TenEyck has also returned to Kansas State and the pledge class after an absence of one semester.

Three pledges were initiated on February 2. The new wearers of the jeweled pin are Dwaine Clark of Blue Rapids, Phil DePuy of Manhattan and Gale Roush of Garden City.

We are glad to see two familiar faces back in the active chapter this semester.

Ralph Adams and Don Stamback returned to Kansas State at the beginning of the semester.

Henry Wilson and Don Ford left school at the end of the first semester. They are planning on entering Cal-Aero Tech at Berkeley, California, soon. Junior Dunnan also left school to join the Naval Air Corps. Junior is now taking pre-flight training at Pensacola, Florida.

At a recent ¡election the active chapter selected their officers for the spring semester. Kyle Moran was elected to the office of Venerable Dean. Other officers are John Hart, Senior Dean ; Keith Duckers, Junior Dean; and Dick Alexander, Secretary. Earl Beaver is back at his former job as Interfraternity Council representative after serving a term as Venerable Dean.

The pennants th_at we have received

from other chapters make a nice addition to our dining room. We hope to complete our collection soon. We have another addition to our dining room on the way. As a r esult of the Oklahoma U .Kansas State basketball game which Kansas State won (naturally) we will soon have another sheepskin to display. This will partially compensate for the loss of two to the Oklahoma Chapter last year.

Speaking of basketball gam es, we missed an excellent chance of winning a sheepskin from our Kansas U. brother s the other night when our basketball team smothered the Jayhawks.

The big objective this past w eek has been to get Leon Everhart elected as pledge king at the Interfraternity Pledge Council dance. Soror ity houses have been visited by cowboys and Indians campaigning for Leon in the person of George TenEyck, Keith Bailey, Dick Loucks and Glen Jones. Dallas Nelson acts as Master of Ceremonies. Cliff Spangler has been doing an excellent job of pr omoting our candidate in his capacity as Interfraternity Pledge Council representative. Cliff h as also been arranging coke dates for our pledges with pledges from various sororities.

Our basketball team did not fare so well this year, but the volleyball team is off to a flying start. In our only game so far Acacia has emerged victorious over Alpha Tau Omega. Table tennis also enters the intramural spotlight with play beginning next week. We are thinking of asking the authorities to include shuffleboard in the intramural program. We would then have nothing to worry about with the champ, E. J . Waudby, in our midst.

The actives collected for the football victory over the pledges last fall by being their guests at a party in January.

The pledges entertained members and their dates with a first-class party, complete with magician.

Close on the heels of the aforementioned party came the Valentine party. This party was also held at the chapter house which was decorated to suit the occasion. A Tacky party is planned for the near future. If a number of the boys don't go back on their word before then, Acacia men will be known all over the hill for their beards.

Since the start of the semester we have had an exchange dinner and hour dance with Clovia Sorority. More exchange !iinners with sororities are plaimed for the near future.

The annual .Spring Formal will be April 23. Governor Carlson, whom we initiated as an honorary member last spring, has agreed to be our speaker at the banquet preceding the dance.

Everett W audby was the first to loose his pin since the last issue of TRIAD. Everett announced his engagement to Anne Tennyson of Memphis, Tennessee.

Dick Alexander was next with the announcement of his engagement to Mary Lou Fuller of Columbus, Kansas. At the start of this semes ter the aroma of cigars again filled the house with Bill Sturdevant announcing his engagement to Dolores Knapp of Gridley, Kansas.

The Triad, Spring, 1949

74 The chapter is looking forward to the ¡ THE TRLW, came news from the University reactivation of the Nebraska Chapter ¡ on that Michigan Acacia ranked third out the week end of March 26. We will be of thirty-six on the campus in fraternity very glad to see the return of Acacia at scholarship for the school year 1947-48.

The Detroit-Area Alumni Association Lincoln.

Milton Clemens, who graduated at the is now well organized and holding reguend of the first semester of this year, is lar meetings. After Buck Buckannan now an insurance man . Milton, a Busi- started the ball rolling this summer, it ness Administration graduate, is em- was not long before Bill Robinson, Indiployed by the Alliance Mutual Casualty ana Chapter, was elected President. Earl Kelley, Michigan Chapter, was chosen Company in McPherson, Kansas.

Howard Wood, who also graduated at Vice-President. Bill McDonald as Treasthe end of last semester, is now working urer and John Wunch, both of the Michin New York. Howard received his de- igan Chapter, completed the administration. Any and all Acacia Alumni are welgree in Chemical Engineering. come at the meetings, the time and place CLARK JEFFERY of which can be had by simply contacting one of the officers. An evening of entertainment will be had by those atMichigan tending as proven by the last meeting at which pictures of the Rose Bowl were shown.

Active on Campus . . .

Numerous Acacians are active on camAfter slowly recovering from the dull- pus this year. Ted Smith is on the social ing shock of finals, the Michigan Chapter committee of the Men's Union. Ted was found numerous and varied activities to chairman of the Bluebook Ball and is at present working on the Wishing-Well plunge into this new term.

First of course was rushing. Our new Ball. Dave Olson, the house tree-chopper, pledges are : William Cloon, Ironwood, (Forestry major) , is pictorial editor of Mich.; William Coates, Wilmette, Ill.; the Michigan Forester Yearbook and George Grivas, Detroit, Mich.; Peter Hall, ,worked on the decorations committee of Detroit, Mich.; John Hoyt, Pontiac, Mich.; the Paul Bunyan Formal. Incidentally, Keith Near, Detroit, Mich.; William Paul- Dave is our new house-manager, taking son, Muskegon, Mich. over the job of Mac MacGregor, who is Upon the termination of rushing, we now working on his Masters in Biobegan the task of initiating our twelve Physics. Continuing, Jim Reagen is sales pledges. They are (or maybe "were" is manager of the campus yearbook, the a better word) Paul Brentlinger, Dayton, 'Ensign. And, on the Michigan Daily, 9hio; Paul Campbell, Owosso, Mich. ; the campus newspaper, Dave Heggem is James Glidden, Erie, Fa.; David Heggem, a photographer and Paul Brentlinger a Massilon, Ohio ; Donald MacGregor, Ply- staff writer. Along the athletic line, Don mouth, Mich. ; Herbert Neil, Schenectady, MacGregor and Herbie Neil are out for N. Y.; Can Saka, Ankara, Turkey; Philip the track squad.

Smith, Charleston, W. Va.; Raymond TitThe house is happy to have Jim Kemtle, Gary, Ind. ; Charles Walli, Port Huron, mish back in our ranks this term. Jim Mich.; Ronald Watts, Alto, Mich.; and worked for McGladrey-Sansen-Dunn and Warren Williamson, Youngstown, Ohio. Company, certified public accountants, Just too late too make the last issue of for a year after receiving his Master's

Michigan Chapter The boys and girts re!a:r during the Paul Bunyan " Forma! ."

degree in Business Administration, but it seems he felt that his education was being neglected.

Three more Acacians have bitten the dust, so to speak. Ward Opdyke hung his pin on Bunny Cook. Bill Wynn gave his to Barbara Bull. And, Dick Bahls fastened his securely to Alice Scott.

Two Acacians have even gone further, and are now literally chewing the dust.

Hank Hosmer said "I do" along with Mary Alice Donivan. Bob Hughes and Marilyan Seabury are now seeing if two can live as cheaply as one.

The big social event of late was the annual Michigan J-hop. Initiating anew an old custom, the chapter turned the entire house over to the girls from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon of the J -hop week end. Friday night, after a sumptous dinner at the house, all present adjourned to the Intramural Building to dance to the smooth bands of Charley Spivak and Elliot Lawrence. After returning from the dance to the house in the early hours of the morning, we (or at least our stomachs) were aroused by the tempting odor of Mrs. Johnson's pancakes. All claim that they slept soundly that night in spite of full stomachs and strange surroundings.

The party continued Saturday night with a dinner and sweater dance at the house. At 2:00 a . m . a light lunch was served just to make sure no one went to sleep too early. Sunday dinner brought to a close a swell week end.

Continuing the social life a few weeks later, our Social Chairman, AI Miller, concocted a new type of party: a Shipwreck Dance. The fashion of the evening was that of a shipwrecked voyager, and prizes were awarded for the most reasonable facsimile. "Seaweed" dangled from every nook and corner, and a life-raft with an Acacia tee-shirt distress flag waving from the mast, was lashed to the small balcony over the front door. The living room windows were converted into port-holes and various forms of ocean fish were hung from the walls. No one was reported drowned at last count, but all seemed a little salty and seasick from the atmosphere.

After a lapse of some ten years, the University again held its annual winter carnival this year in the nearby Arboretum. Tobogganning, skating, tray-sliding, and skiing races were included on the two-day program. In spite of a toboggan badly banged-up from previous encounters with the all too numerous steep hills and hard tr"ees of the Arboretum, we managed to grab second place in the pile-on toboggan race.

Between terms much of the house was given a face-lifting. The chapter room was completely repainted and new drapes were hung. The toilets, downstairs and up, were also painted and minor repairs completed. Besides adding much to the house, much was also taken away. The latter consisted chiefly of dirt. The windows were washed and the floors thoroughly scrubbed. Many concluded prior to the J-hop week end that the house was almost too clean to live in.

W. L. WYNN

The Triad, Spring, 1949

Minnesota Two Class Prexies • . .

These days find Minnesota Acacians sticking pretty close to the chapter house, for finals come off within a week. Gotta keep the Acacia average up there! .

The winter quarter started out with a bang-at least for eight pledges who refinished the new city men's room and redecorated many square feet of wall in addition to general improvements around the house. They came through with flying colors, and effective January 9 they hold the title "Acacians." They are : Burt Swanson, Two Harbors ; Wayne Harmala, Robert "Lou" Johnson, Dave !Moffitt, Dave Newman, and Norman Talsoe, Duluth; Jack Wagner, Mora; and Ollie Clubb, South . St. Paul-all of Minnesota.

Initiation for pledges John Fotopoulos and Merlyn Timmerman, Hibbing; Dave Dinham, Duluth; Bill Gettleman, Minneapolis; and Bob Kaul and Dave Turnbloom, South St. Paul, heads the agenda for the spring quarter.

U of M Snow Week followed. As usual, Acacia participated in all events from house decorations to a dog sled race. Six "dogs"-on hands and knees-hauled a sled, bedecked with queen and banner, to third place in the event, but they did take home an elaborate plaque for muscling their way to first place in a tug o' war event. In the meantime, Ollie Clubb, athletics chairman, keeps his eyes on the bowling trophy. Acacia ranks top (at time of writing) in the inter-fraternity league.

New officers, elected on January 17, are Jim Brooks, Venerable Dean; Clark Wold, Senior Dean; and Don Fulton, Junior Dean. Two weeks later, the 3.2 beverage question died a quick death in the chapter meeting. The policy remains the same: no liquor of . any form allowed on the premises.

Acacians continue holding many of the key offices on campus. Here they are known as "BMOC's" (big men on campus). Jack Wagner is president of the freshman class, and Chuck Hunt is president of the sophomore class. Johnn Smith still holds the spot of circulation manager of the Minnesota Daily. Jim Brooks is president of the Law School Council and a member of the All-U Congress. Burt Swanson did a tremendous job as chairman of Business School Day, February 4.

Graduating at the close of this quarter is Dave Hammel, former Venerable Dean, with B.A. and B.B.S. degrees. Candidates for graduation at the end of the spring quarter are: Jim Brooks, B.S.L. ; Lloyd Haskins, B .B.A.; Don Miller, B.A.; and Johnny Smith, B.A. The annual winter formal, held January 29, was a booming success. It began with dinner at the Curtiss Hotel and then onto the Lake Calhoun Beach Club where Acacians and dates danced from ten o'clock to one to the rhythm of Thommy Jacobson and his orchestra. Other social functions included parties in the chapter house, the most recent being after the Purdue-Minnesota basketball game.

75 ~pring vacation will find Acacians gathermg for a party in Duluth, the home of eleven Acacians.

Minnesota's most recent Acacia sweetheart is Jeanne Thomas, now· wearing Bob Applegren's pin. Bob formally announced the pinning at dinner, February 28, and even non-smokers accepted his after-dinner cigars in return for their congratulations.

In closing, a gross understatement made by the former TRIAD reporter from the Minnesota chapter needs correction. He reported, "Acacia's float was one of the better in the parade." Correction: Acacia's float was the best of the sixty-five floats that cruised through downtown Minneapolis in the Homecoming parade, October 30. The winner was announced before the game (Indiana,) in Memorial Stadium, and Acacians took home a beau' tiful eighteen-inch trophy presented by no less than Miss America Be Be Shopp.

DAVID A . MOFFITT

Northwestern Chapter Track Coach F rank H ilt and Qu.arter-Miler Joe A ngner , bot h Northwestern Acacians disp tay victory smiles after a meet. '·

Northwestern Collects Trophies . . .

There's gonna' be two more trophies on the mantel for the pledges to polish as soon as IM Manager Chuck Robinson can cajole the University to give 'em up.

Rumor has it he's been sleeping in their office, waiting patiently, ever since the basketball and bowling teams came through to win championships . . . . Newly-pledged Bill Dunlap of Royal Oak, Mich., and Ellwin Donnelly of Berwyn, Ill., are already shining up the cups received from California's Acacia chapter, resulting from the Rose Bowl game. One is gold and the other silver (or is it tin?) .

Nine new bro!hers made the trip (that's putting it mildly) from pledgehood to active status and are now sporting bright and shiny triangles. They are: Norris Gilfillan, Lee Hamilton, Cliff Rinehart, Robert Risch, Donald Macintosh, Stacy Angle, Fred Viren, Jack Haldrup, and Richard Wagner. Congrats, men.

Acacia-on-the-Lake had elections winter quarter. Claude "Red" Sowle is now Venerable Dean, John Collins is Senior Dean, and erstwhile Illustrious and Esteemed Keeper of the Rolls Robert Dean Brown now has an even closer supervisory capacity as house manager. Now he can pay for 'em.

Pledge Otto "Toot" Carlson just can't keep away from trouble. It all started when he ran a stop sign and had his driver's license suspended for a month.

His roommate, Norris Gilfinnan, said sure, I'll be your chauffeur and was h·a nded a parking ticket the next day.

Well, Toot, at least you've got your perfumed letters.

Acacia entertained the Mothers Club at a tea Sunday, Feb. 27. The Mother's Club was responsible for the television set in our living room.

Who said Sir Walter Raleigh was dead? He is reincarnated in the person of Brother Jim Warner, who bridged the mire with as sweet a construction job ever performed out of Tech school. He's

in L.A. The bridge in question was built over a muddy expanse from the par king lot to Acacia's front porch so the Gamma Phi Beta's pretty little feet wouldn't get smudged when they attended a tea-dance in their honor. Som e of the boys said they would have just as soon carried the girls.

An alumni dinner w as held at the end of the winter quarter. Charter members Ray Hill, '10, and Louis Bain, '10, were present to reminisce with their brothersof-old.

The social calendar took quite a whirl this quarter. A new chapter policy of "open house" on Friday evenings when there is no planned party is being used to full advantage. Social Chairman John Brewer also rigged up a swell "Moonshine" party, skit and all, and the winter formal at the Merchandise Mart.

J oe Angner, our amiable track-man, was plenty fast with Nita Wellwood, a Pi Beta Phi who lost no time in snapping up his pin, while Bill P osegate said, "Okay??? ," and Lynn Paulson, Alpha Gamma Delta, said, "Okay!!! " Just as good things have passed, so Acacia has good things to look forward to. Spring and youth blossoming all over the place (sun-bathing that is) and softball and golf, and oh yes, some other courses to worry about. Who cares ..

Aint this livin'????

FRANK J . HULSEN

Ohio Off to a ·Good Start . . .

All of the members of the newest chapter of Acacia want to thank all of the fel lows from Cincinnati, Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue, and National for initiating us. Also, thanks to all the other chapters for their "Congratulatory" telegrams and letters.

After the week end, we were r ather

The Triad, Spring, 1949

76 tired out from all the activities, but very happy. By now, we have caught up on our sleep and our bruises and aching bones (attention George Kirch, Cin.) are showly healing.

Since the beginning of the school year, we have been having social functions almost every week end. Our first affair was a Record Dance. It was very successful in that it r eplenished our record library with some much needed rythm.

In November, we held our annual "Costume Ball." The theme of this dance was "Thanksgiving." The Hall was decorated with paintings of Pilgrims and Indians ; the costumes were predominantly of pirate and Indian style. We were honored with the presence of Ed Kelly, who came as Prince Valiant.

At this t ime, we were also working on our homecoming float. Our idea for the float was based on Spike Jones' recording of the "William Tell Overture"; of course, we though that we should have won first prize, but the judges thought differently.

We had a Christmas party that brought a lot of red faces . All the fellows bought their dates amusing gifts. George Otto's date was really surprised when she received "unmentionables" from him.

The pledges threw a party for the actives in January. The theme of this party was a "Bowery Ball." The House was a sight to behold with typical Bowery scenery. All the rooms were lighted by candles Most of the women came as Bar Maids and the men's costumes ranged from Bums to Politicians. The Bartenders were most properly dressed for the occasion. At this time, the pledges presented two beautiful floor lamps to the house.

At Christmas time, we had our living rooms redecorated. The selection of paper was made by our interior decorator, Tom Q. Miller. He is noted around town as having been responsible for the decorating of the "J . C. Room." We are still in the process of refinishing our dining room furniture .

In intramural sports, we had a very successful season in the football league.

Ken Coe, coached the team and did a fine job. The bowling team is enjoying success both in the City and Interfraternity Leagues.

The basketball team started off slowly but is pr ogressing as of late. It is now under the management of Andy (I AM AN ATHLETE) Fraser. Note that, Ed Kelly!

In our recent election Paul Dornbusch was elected Venerable Dean; Glen Arthur, Senior Dean ; Charles Stack, Junior Dean ; Ray Cappel, Treasurer; and Charles Pepper, Secretary.

Of those who graduated in February, three have returned to do graduate work.

They are Gil Calkins, Bill Bickle, and Char les Ramsey. Rex Marshall has taken a position with the McBee Co. and is now in St. P aul, Minn. Jim Pease is also with the McBee Co. and is working in St. Louis, Mo. Bob Strempel is an accountant with the Betty Zane Corn Products Co. in Marion, Ohio.

Jay Morrison, of Purdue, presented us with a beautiful Boxer pup upon our installation into Acacia. His name is Py-

thagoras. The "single" men have been parading him around because he attracts so much attention from the women on campus. Mel Johnson has obtained three dates so far by this means.

Several of our members have lost their new Acacia pins to the women on campus.

The list includes : George Otto to Betty Ewing; Lou Sabec to Rose Lipari; Glen Arthur to Carol Schaefer; Connie Snyder to Connie Grammer; and Bob Strempel to Marty Matson. Even that confirmed bachelor, Andy Fraser, pinned Ginny Johnson. Kenny Coe became engaged to Faye Hoebler.

WALTER DEHL

Ohio State Cupid Has Been Busy . .

Winter quarter started with an upset; the pledges pulled "Ditch Night" on the actives. The actives awoke from their mid-afternoon stupor on Jan. 20, to find the house without gas, water, electricity, heat, silverware, plates, and pledges. After a bit of sleuthing the actives tracked down pledges Fred Vandeveer, Keith Karr, and Dan Self, who restored the house to order. These three rounded up · the rest of the pledge class for a midnight party. Everyone who didn't participate found himself in the showers. Even alum Herb Taylor got wet.

Our new pledges, Dan Self of Greenwood, S. C., Keith Karr from Coshocton, George Towers from Circleville, Vern on Eads from Dayton, and new actives Bob Thompson from Rudolph, Fred Medley from Warren, and John Nourse from Columbus, were honored at our Winter Formal at the K. of C. Hall, Feb. 26. Representatives from the Ohio Chapter at Athens and the Alpha Kappa Iota Fraternity at Miami University attended.

We received an epistle from Ray Pettys, Ohio State Chapter's ambassador to France, who is attending the University at Grenoble, France. Between semesters Ray traveled in Spain, Austria, Germany, Belgium, and Czechoslovakia.

Club 33 is well remembered by the boys who helped to install the chapter at Athens, Feb. 12 and 13. Everyone had a great time and we learned much from talking to members of the other chapters.

"Ohio State's Medley" echoed the streets at all hours during our recent campaign for Gold Diggers King. Our candidate, Fred Medley, fared well with Ohio State coeds.

"Would you like to buy a ticket for an RCA radio phonograph console? " is the question everyone is hearing. We are planning to give our house an interior face-lifting spring quarter. This quarter we have purchased a new refrigerator and radio phonograph console for the house. Our dining room is to be refurnished by our alums within a month.

Cupid has been busy since the last issue. Five girls have received the traditional roses of the Ohio State Chapter.

Jim Stauffer to Pi Phi Sally Harlor, Bunny Hoffman to Betty Brand, Prexy Dave Williams to Patty Pfeiffer, Fred Reid to Kappa Delt Naomi Howell, and

Wayne Pidock to Norma Galentin.

A chest of silver was given to Brother Warren Lewis whose betrothal to Peggy Neumann of Fort Wayne, Ind., was Dec. 17.

The newest sweetheart of the Ohio State Chapter is a male. His name is "King Amasis of Acacia." We think he is the most beautiful English Bull in the country, diaper and all.

Our poet laureate, Jim Bushman, has just been honored by the BMOC campus magazine. A contest was held by this publication offering the winner an all-expense paid evening with a local campus queen.

The chaperons were: The President of the University, the Dean of Men, the Dean of Women, the Secretary of the Commerce college, two photographers, and Brother Forrest Reed and his Buick.

A stag, Mar. 5, terminated a one-month rushing contest with the winning side one pledge ahead. The losers stood the expense, and a fine time was had by all.

Remember men, our house is yours, at your convenience.

BoB BLUME

Oklahoma Biggest Initiation Since '25 • • • We have just enlarged our active group by sixteen fine men. The few remaining pledges are going to have a fairly difficult job in the way of providing an involuntary swimming party for the boys. Our neophytes are Stanley Bailey, Holdenville ; Boardman Barby, Beaver; Kenneth Biggins, Okmulgee ; Jack Coats, Miami; Gene Crutchfield, Coffeyville, Kansas ; Gene Fisher, Norman ; Buel Humphreys, Sperry; Ned Parker, Glendale, California; Everett Hays, Blackwell; Ed Hinman, Norman; Jack Sallaska, Fairview; Ralph Schneider, ElDorado ; Dean Seaton, Oklahoma City; Gerald Trapnell, Lawton; George Williams, Oklahoma City; Phil Young, Burbank, California. This is the largest number of men to be initiated, here, since 1925.

Latest additions to the pledge class are Elbert Davis, Coffeyville, Kansas ; Bob Loftis, Holdenville; Herman Hager, Hardtner, Kansas ; Tom Ballew, Coffeyville, Kansas; Lon Argabright, Duncan.

Intramural sports, this ye_a r, provided some stiff competition for the house. We won our district both in football and basketball, but were defeated in the playoffs. Now the softball team is warming up for the first game, to be played soon.

Coming up next on the social agenda for the year is our annual Oriental Ball.

This is the event of the year ; we go all out for· costumes and decorations arrangements. In the week preceding Christmas holidays we, again, bought food for a needy family with money which would have gone for a Christmas party. We think that is the best way to get in the real spirit of the season.

Our new song leader, Ralph Moore, Vinita, is performing his job very ably and diligently for the coming All-University Sing. It's a job which requires much time and patience, and Ralph puts forth these requirements well.

The Triad, Sptring, 1949

77

The Oklahoma City Alumni Association shows. Everyone was dressed for the occasion. has been getting together more and we We are happy to report that just before are glad to report an exceptionally active interest. Mr. George Verity, Oklahoma Christmas vacation, the chapter presented City attorney, has just been elected pres- our housemother, Mrs. Thomas, with a ident of the association. We are confident mother's pin. We are all very proud of her. of seeing continued support.

Although our basketball team did not Mr. and Mrs. Robert Silverthorne's fambring forth a championship cup this year, ily now numbers three as of about a month ago. There is a constantly predom- we are proud of them for the strong cominant topic in Bob's conversation. Can petition they provided. The fraternity felt we blame him? 0. U.'s big guard, Dee equally proud of the new uniforms we Andros of Oklahoma City, stepped down had with which to display the "black and the aisle, last January, to wed Louella gold." We have hopes of doing much betThomas in Seminole. At the time there ter in the seasons to follow.

January brought forth the election of was a terrific sleet storm and we are sorry to say no one was able to be there new officers to this chapter. We think the boys did very well in chosing the followfor the marriage.

The university is really expanding at ing; Venerable Dean, Kenneth Cox ; Sena terrific rate. Last summer a modern ior Dean, E. M. Peterson; Junior Dean, press building was erected along with a H . C . Maples ; Secretary, John Maddox; physics research institute-both beauti- House Manager and Treasurer, John ful buildings. The best looking addition, Howell.

With the new year come all kinds of both inside and out is Kaufman Hall, the much needed radio-speech school; a mod- new things, and in addition to tP.e marern wing has been added to the fine arts ried list was aided by Kenneth Cox who building, one is being added to the stu- was bound in hold wed-lock during the dent union and the stadium is being en- Chris :mas vacation. We wish Ken and Ann the best of happiness in the years larged.

Congratulations to the new Acacia to come. We also have several men who have fallen into the pinned or engaged Chapter at U . C. L. A. We're happy to class. Harvey Abrams is missing his pin. have you with us.

Guess that's about all the news from The lucky girl is Louis Lewis of the the Oklahoma Chapter. We'll see you Alpha Chi Omega house. Two men who have presente~ their ladies with engagenext issue.

PLEAs STRINGER ment rings are Tom Lee to Mildred Pruett and Dick Eaton to Betty Jean Parker (AXO) .

Oklahoma A. & M. We added two new men to our pledge class, one in December and one in FebSpotlights on ttCircus" . . â&#x20AC;˘ ruary; they are Cecil Godman and DanMembers of the Oklahoma A. & M. iel Canfield, respectively.

In February the chapter voted to purChapter of Acacia drifted back to the home port after Christmas vacation with chase a piano for the house, and now if we don't like what is on the radio we plans in mind to meet the "Acacia Bros.

Circus Dance." This was held on January call in a man who can play with the 88.

New silverware was purchased by the 8, and it was a marvelous success. Music was provided by the "Varsitonians" of chapter recently and we are making plans Oklahoma A. & M . campus. Intermission to improve other supplies We compliment the pledge class for gave with a midway of entertaining stage

Oklahoma A & M Chapter Giving their aU fCYr Acacia during the intramural season were Harri s, McFarland, Snodgrass, Godman, Lee, Maddox, Ca!avan, Haydml., and, in the center, Coach Eaton.

pulling such a slick dinner sneak the last week in February. It seems that no matter how close the members watched them, they just up and walked out the fron t door with the evening meal.

Four new members were initiated March the 4th. They are : Lynn D. E aton, Louis A . Linninger, Donald K. Clark, and Wayman Calavan. We know that they will be a hig help to the chapter in the future.

One of our pre-war members, Jimmy Green, is back on the campus after a number of years in the service. We are happy to have him back with us.

Plans are being made for our Spring Formal to be held April 23 in Tulsa.

Everyone is looking forward to a wonderful time.

With graduation not more than two months away we are happy yet sad to be losing the following members from our chapter roll: Bill Lothers, Tom Lee, Harry McFarland, and Bill Roach.

We are striving to become better acquainted with every chapter of Acacia that is now in charter or being chartered.

We want to extend you a hearty welcome to visit with us anytime you are near the heart of the West and want to meet some real friends. Here at A . & M. we all say "Howdy" so we say "Howdy" to you.

L . D. (DICK) EATON

Oregon State Growing Steadily Yes, it is nearly spring again, which reminds me that it was just a year ago that a handful of men with the assistance of Mr. C . K. (Chris) Gabriel, the President of the Alumni Association of this chapter, and Mr. Goode, our Chapter Advisor, met together at midnight one Sunday evening to take possession of the former Acacia House which had been deactivated since 1932. Since then the chapter has come a long way, but only after many hours of toil, organization, and lengthy discussion. The membership has been enlarged from nineteen to thirtythree men which is the present standing and capacity of the house after it had been remodeled from a private residence to a fraternity house. A social program has also been organized to really keep us socially inclined.

However, the work is never done, for as we look into the next school year we see that the next big job is to replace the fifteen men who will be leaving us in June either because of graduation or wedding bells which promise to ring quite a few times.

During the past busy term, our largest pledge class was initiated. The new members are Dave MacCallum, Bill Gunther, Douglas Blair, Terry Hercher, Webster Briggs, Larry Christian, Ross Ten Eyck, Howard Kinsey, Lyle Knower, Wally Cross, Eric Robathan, George Huber, Ray Rickey, Steve Meek, Jack Shearer. The new pledges are Bob Castlio, Daryl Davis, and Ray Jewell.

Socially the house has had some big events. One of the nicest dances held this

The Triad Spring 1949

7

year w given by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gabriel who opened th ir beautiful home in Portland for a Christmas vacation dane which was held December 29.

Everyon had an exceptionaUy good time, including Chris himseU who insisted on dancing with each and every girl. Of cour e that was all right with us for we th n had the chance to dance with Mrs. Gabriel. The next dance was held the end of January from which we are still recov ring. Bouquets are in order for Eric Robathan for doing s uch a good job of handling this dance, and also to Dave MacColJum, Bob Neer, and Wally Cross, his right and left hand men, whose imagination, sketching, and decorating ability did so much to make it a success. The dance was held in conj unction with the Square and Compass Club a Masonic ociaJ club, and took place at the Corvallis Masonic Lodge Hall . The theme was "P enguin Promenade" which carried out the South P ole idea and fitted in weU with the snow which was on the ground outside. The Penguins also fitted in with those members sporting tuxes for the evening.

In the month of February, the board bill was raised to take care of our visitor George Croyle. We are glad to announce that we have now found someone who can stow away as much food as Marvin (middle-age-spread) Hill who holds the title for this chapter for quantity consumed.

However, we were happy to have George with us, for he presented us with many constructive criticisms and good ideas.

At the last meal George had with us, he was presented with a banner by which to remember our chapter. The banner read "You Know What" which was held up after he had said a few words. We are sure that the University of Washington men will know the significance of the banner and I would be glad to divulge this significance to anyone who will drop me a line.

Yes, those wedding bells are breaking up that old gang of mine, for at our last dance, five members announced that they had presented pins and rings since the Christmas vacation, in token of their matrimonial intentions. Those presenting rings were Bob Porter to Miss Virginia Hill, Lyle Knower to Miss Josephine Haury, and J ack Barnockol to Miss Dorothea Bates. The news of the year was revealed when it was discovered that Miss Verna Towle, after nearly a year, finally received Rex Beeman s pin. We all feel that it was about time. Bill Gunther also pr sented his pin to Miss Betty Crosby.

Well as Porky Pig would say, "Th-th-ththat's a ll folks.'

JIM SIMPSON

Penn State Add Si.-x More Pled ges .

Since the beginning of the spring seme ter Acacia ha been a very busy place.

The brother worked quite hard during rushing and a a result were well rewarded by the pledging of the following men : J erry W. Barrho, Port Allegheny, P a.; William C. Dietz, Jr., Franklin, Pa.;

James E. Etzel, Reading, Pa.; George R. Frycklund, Hastings, Pa.; Alan M. Lehman Girard, Pa.; Donald E. Van Inwegen, F orty Fort, Pa. Also, at the beginning of this month, we initiated Brothers Bob Fellows Ed Ruch John Wagner and Ned Holdren.

Things worth mentioning from last semester are the elections which produced the following results: Harry Reid, Venerable Dean¡ Norman Emerick, Senior Dean; Dick Evans, Junior Dean ; Frank Rupp, Secretary; Bill Copenhaver, Treasurer ; Vern Ritter, Rushing Chairman¡ Dave Keller, Alumni Secretary.

Our last dance for the past semester featured the chapter house as a ski lodge.

The decorations were very effective, consisting of skis, ski poles, crutches, etc.

One thing that we did not have in order to make things complete was some snow.

On the social side for this semester we are looking forward to Spring Week at the end of March. It is sponsored by the Interfraternity Council so everyone will go all out. We have also received an invitation for a Sunday afternoon's entertainment by our town alumni.

Brother Dick Lashley continues to prove his acting ability by obtaining a role in "Dark of the Moon," and by being initiated into the Penn State Players.

Brother Ned Holdren is our representative on the Penn State varsity swimming team. Brother Jim Faux and Dave Keller recently appeared on the State College radio station as guest disc jockeys. The boys gave the students a taste of their Behop and Dixieland record collection.

Brother Dave Keller was recently appointed Chairman of the Student Government Committee for Penn State's National Student Association Chapter.

According to the latest word from the January 1 graduates, we can report the following: Brother Ozzie Lashley has taken a job with Potomac Edison Electric Co., Hagerstown, Md. Brother Dick Morgan is now working for the Department of Interior, Washington, D. C. Brother Curt Short has secured employment with the Fuller Manufacturing Co., Catasauqua, Pa. Brother Ned Friday is taking graduate work in City Planning at the University of North Carolina.

As yet we haven't heard from Brother Harry Fillman, who by this time might be in Arizona.

AL KELLER

Purdue Largest I nitiation Class . . .

The second semester opened with talk of ski trips and other vacation topics.

Most discussed was the subject of grades that had just been r eceived for the first semester followed naturally by the vow of doing better next time.

In this atmosphere were two new pledges eagerly learning the customs and idio yncrasies of the house. They were Virgil G. Ewer, a second semester fresh -

man from Lowell, Indiana and brother of Robert W. Ewer of the Indiana University Chapter and Marshall Henshaw, a sophomore from Erie, Pennsylvania.

Before the semester was two weeks old the following men were initiated and are now a uming active roles as neophytes: Ted R. Beatty Cleveland, Ohio ; Keith E. Davidson Crawfordsville, Indiana ; Gene A. Egler, Sheridan, Indiana ; T . Darrell Eubank, Louisville, Kentucky ; David J .

Ford, Wabash, Indiana ; Phillip W. Francis, Crawfordsville, Indiana ; George R. Murray, Jr., Washington, Indiana ; Otto F. Reifeis, Jr., Indianapolis, Indiana; James S. Rogers, Lafayette, Indiana; Donald G. Scearce, Marion, Indiana; and Ralph Edward Sherwood, Mitchell, Indiana. These eleven men constituted one of the largest groups ever to be initiated at one time in the chapter.

A special election of officers was held upon the resignations of Venerable Dean Richard C. Eifler and assistant Treasurer Jack L . Weigle. Paul Leon Baynes from Salem, Indiana, who had been house manager, was elected Venerable Dean.

Donald C. Pearcy succeeded him as house manager, and Stanley Ford was made assistant treasurer.

During the week's vacation between semesters, Paul Baynes attended the installation of the new Ohio Chapter at Athens. Prior to that the Purdue Chapter initiated Jay A . Morrison, an industrial education instructor on the campus, who was an alumnus of the Trowel Fraternity at Ohio University, which was made Acacia. Morrison then assisted with the installation and became a charter member of that chapter. The Purdue Chapter wishes to congratulate its new brothers and extends to them the hope for success during the future years.

The intramural sports season has been full of indoor sports during the second semester. Under the direction of Harold Hanes, athletic manager, the house teams have been improving consistently in spirit and achievement. The basketball games were concluded in March ; the records showed the "B" team to have lost but one game during the season. Of the thirty-five fraternities on the campus, the Acacia bowling team, led by Sam D . Fox, finished in fourth place. Two leagues of volley ball matches were played after the basketball season, but the final outcome was unknown at the time of writing.

The social calendar was filled with parties, dances, and other activities. A house affair held on April 2 was called a Millionaires Party. Arriving in formal attire, guests were issued a roll of counterfeit money at the door to be squandered at the various games and gambling devices within. Refreshments were served, and dancing took place in the house which was decorated as a millionaire's club.

Teaming with the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Acacia entered the annual allcampus Penny Carnival held in the fieldbouse. The resulting booth, equipped with a silhouette sketching mechanism, proved to be highly popular.

In April the University student production was held in the Hall of Music.

The Triad, Spring, 1949

Singing the leading role in the musical, Rio Rita, was Darrell Eubank, a recent initiate. Needless to say, the fraternity ~as proud of this honor and of his performance.

The only important improvement of the house was the addition of a new set of floor lamps in the living room. Another house addition that has proved popular was our new cook, Mrs. Gates. Perhaps interesting to alumni is the fact that Mrs. Gates is the niece of Mrs. Parish, a former Acacia cook of twenty-seven years service.

Miscellaneous happenings around the house showed the variety of life that comes to a fraternity. Plans have been completed for the annual State Day program held in Indianapolis. This gathering includes the Indianapolis Acacia Club and the Purdue and Indiana University Chapters.

Two men from the house have been honored recently as a result of campus activities. Jack W. Weaver has been chosen as a Phi Mu Sorority Dream Man candidate and Otto F. Reifeis as candidate for King of the Golddiggers Ball.

Resuming their studies after leaves of 1 absences from school, the following ac1 tives returned to bolster the house morale 1 during the second semester: Earl A .

James, Marion, Indiana; Walter T. Chenoweth, Bedford, Indiana; and Harold B. I Hanes, Kendallville, Indiana.

The chapter has established a policy of inviting faculty alumni and their families for Sunday dinners. Thus far the plan has been very successful in acquainting the undergraduates with the faculty.

A report from the National Interfraternity Conference showed that for the school year 1947-48 Acacia ranked eleventh of the thirty-five fraternities on the campus. Judging from the results of the first semester of this school year, the chapter should be even higher during 1948-49.

Other chapter news will appear in the Hour Glass, which is in preparation now after a semester's lapse.

STAN FORD

Southern California Adds Faculty ''Pledge" ..• The Southern California Chapter recently announced the following pledges: Joseph Bloch, Inglewood; Glynn Boies, Costa Mesa; Robert Brenchley, Compton; Edward Dardenne, Inglewood; David Fisher, Los Angeles; Kenneth Gavel, Pasadena; Thomas Hurley, Lakewood, Ohio; Harry Middleby, Southgate; Richard Nethercott, Detroit, Mich. ; William Rogers, Santa Ana; and Roger Stewart, Sherman Oaks.

New initiates: Richard Baerresen, Hollywood; Nelson Brooks, Huntington Park; Grant Canfield, Jr., Monrovia ; William Clemens, Eagle Rock; Donald Daniels, Lakewood, Ohio; Donald Gibbs, Pasadena; Lester Gunther, Pasadena; Morris Johnson, Inglewood; Karl Klokke, Pasadena; William Stevens, Los Angeles; Andrew Ulrich, Jr., Wilmington, Dela-

79 ware; William Walbert, Pasadena ; Clyde Warren, Pasadena ; Donald Wilson, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Most enjoyed house improvement in some time is the juke box which the SC chapter presented to the house. The only difficulty encountered is that some unknown character named Lynn fre quently turns the machine on at full blast at 2 a. m. It is hoped that a recent trip through downtown Los Angeles in his pajamas has cured this unknown character of this complex. Other new furniture includes three tables and two floor lamps for the chapter room.

At the Black and Golcl Ball held this year at the Beverly Hills Hotel it was reported that Brother Carrey Cowart was hurdling chairs in the lobby before an audience of amazed dowagers. The Cal Tech Seismograph is said to have recorded San Andreas Fault tremors as Don Morgan and Faris Walker did the wickedest samba this side of Rio. All kidding aside a wonderful time was had by all.

During last semester luncheon exchanges were held with the Kappa Delts and Alpha Gamma Deltas. Especially happy was Bud (Nelson) Brooks who enjoyed his favorite dish at the AGD exchange.

On Washington's birthday, a number of Acacians turned out to enjoy a midwinter day at the beach. Enjoying water skiing and motor boating at the Long Beach Marine Stadium were Morrie Johnson and Doreen Riddle, Tri Delt, Bill Horn and Peggy Miller, AChiO ; Bill Clemens and Carolyn, AGD; and Dick Baerresen and Marilyn Martin, ADPi. They got sunburned too!

The SC Chapter held a joint pledge presentation with PiKA this semester at the El Morrocco Room of the Chapman Park Hotel.

Don Daniels was wearing a big smile at dinner recently as he passed out cigars and announced that he had pinned Margie Dodd, Delta Kappa Phi of Compton College. This was quite a day for Don ; it seems he met Margie on the 26th, dated her for 26 months, and announced his pinning on Feb. 26; must be his lucky number. He had his pin for a week though at that. The chapter extends its congratulations to the proud couple.

New initiate Morrie Johnson received the honor of receiving the National Junior Chamber of Commerce award for outstanding civic service to the city of Inglewood. At a special testimonial dinner held in his honor Morrie was presented with a gold key and a large scroll. Morrie had appeared at the dinner without any knowledge of the honor he was to receive.

Johnson's services to the community included general supervision of the tournament of roses float committee, several years of service as a member and president of the Ingleairs, a youth organization and service with the Inglewood Cha~ter of the 20-30 Club. The entire chapter wishes to extend its congratulations to Morrie Johnson.

The outstanding "pledge" of this semester at the SC Chapter is Dr. Paul

Prasow, Assistant P rofess or of Management at the University of Southern California. Dr. Prasow is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business where he became a member of Phi Kappa Phi (University Highest Honorary) , and graduated with highest honors. He is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Prasow served on the War Labor Board and has been prominent in the arbitration of many West Coast labor disputes.

He is a member of the American Arbitration Association.

GRANT w. CANFIELD, JR.

Syracuse Contemplates New House •.• Greetings again from your eastern outpost, which at TRIAD press time boasts the distinction of its largest postwar membership, 43 active members. The March initiation swelled our ranks to this peak.

Meanwhile, as we continue to grow too big for our britches, a committee peruses the possibilities of moving to a new and larger house. Improvements here, however, are still going on. Venerable Dean Bartlett started the ball rolling on a remodeling job in the cellar, to the consternation of Brother A. J . Parke, accustomed as he is to retreating there for study as an escape from roomie Mac (The Caribou Kid) Bump. Ed Stannard returned from Washington with his fiancee, now Mrs. Stannard, and soon departed from our midst, enabling Parke, in a series of room-switches, to escape his nemesis.

Acacia's basketeers played three games.

Acacia's basketeers lost three games.

Present excuse-lack of a practice court.

John (Spider) Lake threw together a backboard and rim which, with the help of the telephone company (who objected to the spot where we moored our hoop), now rests in peace on the cold, cold ground. Most of the brothers and pledges did manage to "goof off" in grand style while the basket was aloft, however.

The Interfraternity singing contest in mid-March found Acacia "With a Song in (Its) Heart." Final two contestants will sing for the cup at the Interfraternity Ball, chairmanned by our own Jack Mitchell. Procured by the Greeks to make sweet music for the ball are Johnny Long and Co. Syracuse's winter carnival snow sculpture theme, "Fantasy in Frost," appealed to both Zeta Beta Tau and Acacia in the same way. The Zebes and the Acacians each had the "Flying Dutchman" docked in the front yard, thus neatly all but eliminating each other.

The new sweetheart of Acacia is Retlena! Time of discovery-first vic dance of this term. Charlie Rice, after promising throughout the week to bring a "Buxom Queen," appeared with his off-balance roommate, Walter Snel, better known as Retlaw Lens (same name spelled backwards) .. . thus the remote derivation of "Retlena." Retlena wore a devastating wardrobe of sneakers, sagging

The Triad, Spring, 1949

80 silk stockings, and softballs appropriately placed within her snug turtle-neck sweater. High point of the evening was this comment by a chaperone, shortly after Retlena's entrance: "How poorly dressed."

(It was dark.) Even the most unsuspecting finally realized that something was wrong when Retlena began filling the room with smoke from a stogie.

Pledge Stan Laura, only new initiate living in the house, underwent a rather trying week prior to initiation. His survival stems mai11Jy from the fact that he's a key member of the intra-quintet.

"Like it? My mustache, I mean," Jack Hagelberger has been saying. The answer is always the same, but it doesn't seem to, discourage Brother H . who bears up bravely under the comments that "It's the only place on your head where there's any hair."

Roy Halliday of the Cornell Chapter spent a week end here. Plans have been in the making for the annual SyracuseCornell get-together in the spring, when the Big Red Acacians will try in vain to record their first softball victory over their Orange superiors. Hope to see you lads then.

JOHN E. LAKE

Texas Busy Politicking . • • About this time of the year the hills and lakes just west of Austin and the campus begin to take on a new life which is exclusive of the birds, the bees, and the flowers . We speak of picnics and such activities that tend to make us all nature boys at heart. It is a cheap and easy way to have an infinite amount of fun; the bare essentials being a bun, a beer, a babe, and ;:t blanket.

And now an earnest attempt to remove such deviating thoughts from mind and get down to business. Even though this report will appear to be quite abbreviated, it is because the two months since the last report has included final exams and a few holidays between semesters.

Our plan of this semester is rush bebecause by next year a great number of men will have joined the rank of alumni and also there is a sincere desire to locate a bigger and better house for the Texas Chapter of Acacia, that is if and when it can be found.

Aside from frequent rush parties, given here at the house, an informal rush dance was given the night of March 5.

It was held at the clubhouse of the municipal golf course by Lake Austin. The d~nce was a big success and we hope, Will prove even more successful in acquiring new pledges.

New pledges since the last report are: Ben McDonald, Austin; Fred Rogers, Sherman; Dan Salisbury, Houston; Neil Tanner, Cleveland, Texas ; Vaun Johansen, San Angelo; Hiram Warner, Dallas ; Jack Steele, Atlanta, Georgia; and Bill Norred, Tyler.

New initiates are: Weldon Holcomb, Tyler; Mickey Haggard, Mt. Pleasant; George Otis Allen, Beaumont; Richard Bennett, Tyler; and Jack Goodman.

stories told it was obvious that everyone E~ery spring brings about the university's answer to the political season of enjoyed himself, even Chuck Riley who the "home town." Instead of the bar-b- came back with the side of his car bashed in. qued beef and speeches we just witness With the advent of the spring semester, a mass of bull and speeches. But the men that come out on top are worth noting. we felt the loss of one of our stalwarts, John Stauff, our Venerable Dean last In the political races this season Acacia placed men in several offices. Weldon semester. John is continuing his studies Holcomb is the newly elected president at CaL and will abide with the Berkeley of the freshman law class and represent- · boys for a while. The CaL Chapter is the ative on the Law School Honor Council. recipient of a recent heirloom from the Fred Rogers has been elected the social U.C.L.A. Bruins. John delivered the "skin" on his arrival there and he says chairman of the Mid-law class.

Along with the political races, another it literally brought down the house. The honor brought to Acacia is the naming of reason for the award was the recent Jack Steele as the outstanding pledge of tussle between Cal and U.C.L.A. in footAlpha Phi Omega. In earning this honor ball in which we came out second best.

Jack set a new campus record for the The "skin" is really a choice one not to number of hours of service work ren- be duplicated very easily. One of our pledges, Bob Hefner, a pre-Med. student, dered. treated and tanned a rat skin for us The Texas Chapter was the guest of the AOPi Sorority March 4 at an open which was mounted on a shield and house. It was mentioned by the girls that readied for delivery. From what John Paul Rothermel was voted the man most tells us the Cal boys do not know where likely to succeed-by the barmaids local to hang it. One wise guy suggested the "library!'

No.l3. · The next few weeks will most assuredAs usual everybody here is arming himly be drowned in a program of extensive self with more resolutions to turn over activity. Plans for Varsity Carnival, a new leaf for the semester. This is espeRound-up (Homecoming) and spring elec- cially true of some· of the pledges who tions of the student body are definitely did not fare · so well during the previous hopeful, and they represent the biggest period. A tentative average for the acevents of the spring term. A report of tives came out to be somewhere in the these will very well constitute most of neighborhood of 1.75 which should land the material for the next issue of the us ·some sort of trophy_ Ten new men TRIAD. BRIAN MARSH BELL were pledged bringing our total up to 38.

They are: Gordon Durfee, Frank Chapel, Bill Chapel, Dick Smith, Lloyd Lokka, Dick Brahm, Joe Miller, Owen Hackett, U. C. L.A. Jack Heyler, and Clete Stirewalt.

On March 6, six men '¥ho had memorized their "Pythagoras" decided to take Develops Carpenters . . . a brief trip. On their return they were As the spring semester rolls around, greeted by their brothers and were found the U. C. L . A. Acacians "look back upon wearing the traditional triangle. These their brief reign as the "baby chapter" travelers were: Bob Hefner, Bob Shaw, of the Acacia fold. With congratulations, Sam Aldrich, Bob Deter, Bob Henry, we relinquish our title to the new cham- and Bob Schlemmer. The obvious quespion, Ohio University. Since our charter- tion is how did "Sam" get in there. On dam last fall, we have attempted to last official count we have 13 Bobs inbuckle down to the task of organizing cluding our new cook whose name by our chapter for the long road ahead of some stroke of fate is "Bobby."

Our "Open House" on March 5 turned us. First at hand was the alteration of our house which we found was no minor out to be a great success. Many old task. The house itself holds at maximum friends and quite a few new faces dropped 20· men but to add to this number it was by to have a "peek" at the House, It was necessary to remodel our garage to ac- timed very well for the Western Acacia commodate an additional 8. So we got was in full bloom and offered perfect out the hammers, the nails, and the first decoration for the occasion. Our social aid kit and went at it. Just recently com- program for the semester should prove pleted, it is a job of which we can all more than adequate. The ZTA's were be proud. over several weeks ago for a bridge-dance Between semesters, several of our felexchange. The house was packed but lows took to the hills in search of some everyone had a terrific evening. We are "skiing." It happens that Joe Hook's aunt looking forward to the DZ's next week. has a cabin up that way at Running Toby Madison, our Social Chairman, has Springs which is just between Big Bear planned several alumni dances and afand Arrowhead. The snow has been ex- fairs for the coming months. In addition, ceptionally deep this year and the skiing we are having a number of house dances, terrific. The cabin is about a mile from interfraternity dances, some novelty parthe main road and was of course disgust- ties, and possibly a combinled formal ingly "snowed in." After a great deal of dance with the SC Chapter. effort and "mushing," they finally made Our new officers for the corning year it but had difficulty in finding the cabin, are: John Lyon, Venerable Dean · Chuck which, after diligent search, they found Riley, Senior Dean; Toby Madis~n Junhidden in a bank of snow. After four days ior Dean; John Johnson, Treasure:; and of it, they seemed to have had enough and Tom Graham, Secretary. returned to the "rut." From the vivid BERT HATHAWAY

The Triad, Spring, 1949

Washington Hosts to Dads . . .

We're off. With a new year, a new quarter, and a renewed zest for classes, we at Washington have plunged forth, determined to make 1949 the best year ever.

Hardly before the last Christmas present was put away and the home town girls forgotten, we had an exchange with Alpha Xi Delta. Bridge fiends had every opportunity to display their sundry and varied talents, while the remaining couples slipped over to the chapter house and spent the evening dancing.

The pattern of fraternity life was dis-. rupted "but good" from the lOth to the 16th of January, when the exacting requirements of Inspiration Week plagued th~ beleaguered pledges from "midnight to midnight." The pledges proved their worth however, thoroughly repainting the inside of the chapter house and providing additional able and willing effort as they carried out many other projects under the surveillance of the tireless actives.

The week culminated with the initiation of Russell Bruner and George Hall of Edmonds; Rollin Cutts, Gordon Henrickson, Dick Humphrey, and Bill Scott of Seattle;. and Robert Maxon of Vancouver, Washington. James E. Moran, Sr., of Centralia, Washington, was initiated as an honorary member of Washington Chapter. Moran, long a supporter of Acacia and its ideals, received his degree in recognition of his consistent service to the chapter. His son, Jim, was instrumental in reactivating Washington Chapter in 1946. Actives Hall and Scott are sons of Washington Alumni. Both Frank Scott and G. Mason Hall, Acacians together in the early 20's, have attained prominence in their respective fields of business and education.

"Ideal Couple of the University of Washington"-that was the honor bestowed upon Steve and Tommy Richards.

Washington Chapter Steve a.nd Tommy Richards, chosen th e "Idea.! Couple a.t the U n i v ersity of Washin gton" a.t the r ecent Juni OT Prom.

81 The occasion was the Junior Prom, held on January 21. Their competition was pared away in the semi-final and final judging, leaving Mr. and Mrs. Richards as the first married couple to have achieved this covetous recognition. Steve has long been, and ever will be, an inspiration to aspiring pledges, and needless to say, the recognition was well deserved.

As the result of concentrated effort under the capable direction of John Stevens, Informal Winter Rush Week provided the chapter with four new pledges. They are Norman Graham of Bellingham, Washington ; 'Howard C. Johnson of Honolulu, T. H.; Grant Stone of Seattle, Washington ; and Ralph Thorton of Puyallup, Washington. The four new men slipped into the smoothly functioning machinery without a hitch and indicate that they will be men to watch in the future.

Leave the latch-string out and what happens- Yep- You guessed it-None other than George Croyle dropped, slipped, or otherwise maneuvered into the house on the 24th of January. It was soon evident that George takes the words "welcome" literally, and, with a supply of both old and new narratives, soon become an interesting addition to the "family." His few, well chosen, words of advice strengthened our convictions, and it was with reluctance that we bade him goodbye on the 29th. After a few days the chapter readjusted itself to the resumed schedule of sleeping at night and living by day.

"Mac" McCredy scores again-this time being elected to the presidency of the Associated Men Students. Being a newlywed has not deterred Mac's steady climb upward in campus activities.

The annual "Ski Party" was held in the snowfields of the nearby Cascades on the 28th and 29th of January. Planned under the direction of Gordon Wood, the ski lodge at Martin was procured for the occasion. Washington Acacians and their dates spent the week end in a most enjoyable manner. However, Russell Segersten, overly exuberant in demonstrating his skiing ability, headed the injured list with a broken leg. It was indeed a weary, but totally uninhibited group that returned to the house in anticipation of Monday morning classes.

The pledges have been visiting other fraternities on the campus in a series of exchange lunches. Opportunities such as this have helped to disseminate good will and also provide interesting comparisons and acknowledgments for our future actives.

The exchange with Delta Gamma on February 4 will long be remembered.

With a house full of "Queens" the evening was all too short. Delectable r efreshments were served amid the soft flow of candle light. The shadows danced rhythmically across the walls to the accompaniment of "Acacia's Sweetheart," "Hannah ," and many other appropr iate songs. The remainder of the evening was spen t in dancing, games, and "intellectual" conversation.

On February 5, the pledge class presented their "Sweetheart Hop." Following the Valent ine theme through ou t, the

Washington Chapter A t a. chapter ski par ty we r e Melvin Preston , Jack Cow ger , Gwenn H urlb u tt, Tommy Ric har ds, Mau r i e St offe r , a.n d Ela.n a. Olson. No broken lim bs yet !

pledges, with Rollin Cutts as chairman, decorated the house with countless paper hearts, having a special Valentine for each couple. The event, one of the important social functions of the quarter, was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.

Participating in Religious Emphasis Week, we at Washington had the pleasure of having Rabbi Saul Horowitz as a dinner guest. Rabbi Horowitz, one of the principal speakers for the week's activities, is recognized for his work with college students. His commentaries and philosophical theories held the attention of many interested Acacians through a long after-dinner discussion .

"Men at Work" reads the sign, which in reality indicates the renovation of our guest room. The relicts of a past era are being removed to be replaced by modern fixtures. Under the direction of the Mother's Club, the room is being completely redecorated and refurnished. Tentative plans indicate that the room will be both a powder-room and a guest-room in its new role.

We had an exchange with Alpha Chi Omega on February 18. With one shoe as a means of identification, we soon found our dates, and spent a most enjoyable evening in our "Sweater" exchange with the "Alpha Chi's." The house reverberated to every [hing from schottishes to sambas. Russ Segersten, undaunted by the small matter .of a cast astonished everyone with his amazing . nimbleness on the dance floor.

With the advent of spring to the Pacific Northwest, our thoughts are once more returning to things of a less academic nature. Bob Maxon jumped the ¡gun when he presented the customary "1886's " on Valentine's Day. His newly acquired "triangle of gold" is now in the possession of June Blomgren of Portland, Oregon.

Our "Hard Times" fireside on March 5, complete with indefinable costume, proved to be a vent for the latent artistic abilities of frustrated Acacians and their dates. Apparently times are much "harder" than the present economic statistics would indicate. Attired mostly in rags, it w as a motley crew that assembled to spend the evening in fun and frivolity.

The Triad, Spring, 1949

82 "Honest" John Sonner, slwnrning out of character in an ancient, weary, well-traveled suit of tails, was in sharp contrast to Larry Wells and his "daughter" Donna Fisher who were living representatives of the rigors of life in Dogpatch. In true hobo style, refreshments were simple and worthy of the occasion. Roasted wieners on a stick, flavored with marshmallows and numerous varieties of "pop" changed the chapte'r J;oom into a veritable trackside "jungle." ·At the <;Jose of the evening mor.e tllah a f~w of the participants were a b1t re1.uctatJ.t to return again to the staid existence ·~f e-conomic security and wellbeing. -. ....

"F.~llows, this is my Dad." In conjunction With the apnual all-University "FistFest," ·we had Dad's Night at the house on February 23. With a "whopping good" dinner provided by "Mom" Marth and an evening of "he-man" sports, our dads de-· clared the event well worth while.

Among our guests during the past quarter have been Professor C. E. Douglass of the College of Engineering and Esworthy Lang. Professor Douglass was one of the charter members of the Gauge and Gavel Club, the forerunner of the present Acacia Chapter at Washington State College at Pullman. He related many interesting items concerning the petitioning of Acacia. Mr. Lang, alumnus of our chapter is now in the employ of the Arabian government as a mining engineer. His visit was terminated with his departure for the Near East.

Most of the instruction has been completed, and only the finals are left to remind us how quickly the quarter has slipped into yesterdays. None the less, we at Washington look back on the past few months with pride and declare it time well spent.

With out latch-string out, and our in- . terests with Acacians everywhere, Washington Chapter comes to the end of the Winter ·Quarter.

LLOYD E . WHITE

Wyoming Welcomes Housemother . . .

The Wyoming Chapter survived the big blizzard of '49 in fine shape.

Our annual "Twin Twirl" was a rollicking success. The costumes, if anything, were more hilarious than last year's.

Howard "MacAngus" Campbell, the Great Pennypincher, and his date, Miss Joyce Henthorn, walked off with the prize for the best costume. Howard was the spitting image of Satan and Miss Henthorn was an angel, complete with halo. Howard is house manager, by the way.

Acacia in Wyoming is getting a firm grip on the track and field squad. In addition to active Roy Dean, two-year letterman in the half and quarter, we recently pledged half-miler Bob Hurrell and freshm~n miler Don Stine. Don, in case you Denver and Boulder boys don't remember, was Colorado state high school mile champ last year.

We are proud to announce that the

Wyoming Chapter Venerable Dean Dale F uehrer, at the mike, presents prize for best-costume d couple to Howard Campbe!! and Helen Henthorn.

Illinois Buries Hatchet with AKL's ...

Wyoming Chapter has at last found a housemother. Miss Mary Jennings took over this quarter and has won a place in the hearts of all our members. And naturally manners and language about the house have improved noticeably.

Initiation was held on February 13 for ten men: Acacia's fine family tradition was definitely manifest at this ceremony.

Carl Gilbert, Colorado U., pinned his son, Billy; Professor F . C. Freytag, Iowa State, pinned his son, John; and Bob Hughes, Wayne Holaway, and Larry Hawkins, all have active Acacian brothers here at Laramie. A banquet was held at the local Masonic Temple after the initiation ceremony.

Bill Henry was elected secretary to replace Jack Holaway, who stayed out of school this quarter to help his father dig their ranch out of the Nebraska snow storm. We hope Jack will be back next fall.

Lotsa free smokes this quarter as Bob Kelley, Blair Hallam and Ed Treglown all dropped their pins. The whole fraternity is waiting for skinflints "Coz" Harper and Howard Campbell to let a little fresh air and sunshine into their wallets by buying a box of stoogies, but they always manage to get their pins back in time to save a few pennies.

Hope to announce in the next issue that the Wyoming Chapter took the scholarship this year. Last quarter's grade average was better than ever and we have hopes for this term. The cup here is given during spring quarter on a spring, fall and winter basis.

The basketball team didn't fare too well as we fell to a lowly seventh place after having the football team tie for second this fall. However, we still have all of last year's softball team, with the exception of an about-to-be graduated slugging .first baseman (modesty forbids menton of his name) and we should move back up the intramural standings.

DICK HUGHES

The annual Acacia-Alpha Kappa Lamb. da feud broke out with all its old time fury in February, causing many moments of anguish and embarrassment for everyone concerned. However, all hostility ceased with the signing of another duel non-aggression pact and we are at peace with our neighbors again.

Since the last issue of THE TRIAD, we have added nine pledgEs to our ranks.

Numbered among the boys at "501" are Robert McMakin, Marengo; Gordon Kuntz, Indianapolis, Ind.; Kermit Hartman, Mt. Carroll; Harry H. Schock, Joliet; William Jacques, Joliet; Harold Ray, Hoopeston; Richard Storer, Rockford; George Dayiantis, Chicago; Donald Funk, Streator.

During the weekend of February 26, initiation was held with 10 men receiving their jeweled pin. They are Jack Bodeman, Merle Stauffer, Robert Walker, James Brown, Donald Kilby, John Uebler, John Mainey, Charles Green, Gerald Chalcraft, and Robert Schroeder.

The Spring Carnival, biggest event of the year on the Illinois campus, is slated for April 6. The entire show is a benefit for the Campus Chest Fund Drive. Acacia has joined forces with the Alpha Phi's in an attempt to repeat our last year's performance (or go one notch higher) when we captured the second place trophy in the participation division with the Alpha Delta Pi's. Al Hallene and an able crew are doing the planning and construction work.

One of the social highlights of the year, the annual Acacia-AKL Feud Dance, was held March 12 in the Illinois Chapter house. It was a costume affair with hillbilly clothes, moon-shine jugs, and long black beards the order of the day. The whole first floor was appropriately decorated with bales of straw, in a simulated cow barn. Even a few chickens (egg-laying variety) were on hand for the festivities. The front entrance was replaced with a small house with a crescent-shaped cut in the door.

During the intermission of the dance, Venerable Dean Ray Stone and the AKL prexy signed the aforementioned peace pact, the pledges of the respective houses put on a skit depicting the historical aspects of the feud, and the loot that each had collected in numerous raids was ·returned.

Our social program is being handled very well this year by Tom Moore. We have had exchanges with Tri-Delta, Delta Zeta, Alpha Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta and Alpha Xi Delta. · Outstanding events scheduled on our social calendar include the Spring Formal, Founders Day, and the University Mother's Day, a special observance.

Recent jumpers into the sea of matrimony include Bob Fellows, Jim Moore, Bob Garrity and Lynn Wolaver.

February graduates, Ralph Gould, Les Sheets, Bill Cheely and George Slezak, (Continued on page 84)

The Triad, Spring, 1949

Acacia-East: (Continued from page 68)

ing something which they enjoysomething which makes them want to return-something for which they look forward to because they know that they are still a part of the Fraternity.

Now when an alumnus is completely removed from the Fraternity-that is, he neither personally visits the chapter, has no contact with other alums, or receives any printed information about the Fraternity, he is of little or no value to it-he might even be a detriment. Remember, each alumni group has an equal vote with the active chapter on legislative matters that are brought before the Conclave.

If the alums do not know what is going on in Acacia today, and if they do not know the problems which confront the modern fraternity, they then cannot intelligently and beneficially cast their vote at the Conclave .

You do not have a strong fraternity by just having a good active chapter, nor is it attained by merely having a strong alumni group. You must have both a strong active chapter and a strong alumni association working hand in hand.

Note: Shortcomings of the Active Chapters will be discussed in the next issue and steps to be taken by both actives and alums to strength alumni relations will 'be covered.

Acacia's Finest (Continued from page 63)

cess of remodeling our home, being very adept at swinging a hammer, using a shovel, or slapping a paint brush.

When Bill graduated from the University in January, 1949, he left with the assurance that our Chapter would continue to grow as it had in the past, that his job had been well done.

J.W.

Covering the Cover (Continued from page 57)

better than before until it is now, under Bernard Anderson, Chapter Advisor, one of the finest groups the chapter ever had.

The Washington Chapter has helped to install two other chapters-at Washington State College, and at Oregon State where the chapter presided both at the installation and the re-activation last year. The chapter now has 402 members on its roll, including many father-son combinations. Acacians from this chapter have been leaders in many fields of endeavor, including law, teaching, the m.i litary,

83 medicine, and Masonry; in all they have preserved the bonds of fraternalism and given of Human Service.

HARRY S. REDPATH, 21

Ohio Chapter (Continued from page 59)

With the aid and advice of local Masons, a corporation was chartered under the laws of Ohio. Bonds sold by the corporation served as the financial foundation of the new organization.

Late in the spring of 1947, Trowel had its first formal dance. The name given to that occasion was "King Solomon's Court." The title has since been kept as the name of the formal spring dance.

During the summer of 1947 the present home of Ohio Acacia was leased.

When school opened in September, the living quarters in the house were ready for their occupants, but the down stairs was a different story.

Many of the present members will remember the first smoker. Twenty-four prospective pledges visited the house that evening, and most everyone stood up. The only furnishings in the house at the time were the carpet, a console radio, and two very comfortable red sofas. To be sure, those sofas have never since felt as soft as they did that evening. Shortly after the opening of school that fall, Trowel's boarding club began to serve meals. Needless to say, meal-times were the high points in the activities of the day.

Through the entire year of 19_47-48, everyone seemed conscious of the fact that he was setting a precedent. The pledge class bought some badly needed lighting fixtures for the main rooms in the house. Each pledge class since has followed suit and purchased some needed article of furnishings.

One of the major events of the year for the Ohio Chapter is its "Junior Olympics" program. The first Olympics were held during May of 1948. As a result of the long-term planning of the once president Robert Dishon, the event ran very smoothly. The Junior Olympics was actually a track meet between the grade schools of Athens County. The grand prize was a trip to Cleveland to participate in the National Junior Olympics. Trowel and six other Athens organizations joined forces to send a seven-man team to Cleveland.

Acacia-West: (Continued from page 65)

in case of an emergency. Proper attention has not been given to this vital adjunct of rushing; in the future careful consideration must be given to the idea of complete participation by every member in the chapter's rush

whether it be in the fall or through the school year.

Another phase of rushing that receives improper attention is etiquette.

The most outstanding rush team in any chapter impairs its efficiency with slovenly manners. Common courtesy in rush is most necessary, without it no amount of salesmanship will be acceptable. The first impression is almost always a lasting one. If chapter manners are spruce there should never be any doubt as to the impression rushees will carry away with them.

In the future certain chapters will have to improve their rushing all the way along the line. This problem has been carefully checked the past six months and the word is being passed on at this time, for it is better to take cognizance to future problems now rather than later.

Colonization in the West has not made the progress desired this year.

For one thing many universities and colleges have found their saturation point and are no longer interested in . further colonization. Other schools are still encouraging colonization but on a limited basis; therefore Acacia will have to work harder and longer from now on to keep its western expansion program alive and thriving. It is encouraging to note that there is greater interest in the National Fraternity amongst the western chapters than at any time in the past thirty years. Such an attitude will be most helpful in stabilizing our present colonization into a long range expansion program that will be ever progressing.

The two regional conferences planned for the west this summer promise to be larger and more successful than those held two years ago. In order to glean all the important information at the regionals each chapter should make doubly certain that its representatives are: 1. aware of the important local problems so that they can discuss them objectively, 2) not going along just for the ride, 3) able to discuss fully the topic assignments delegated to them and 4) able to bring back a full report of what took place so that the chapter as a whole will benefit from the training school.

The final touches to these regionals are being brushed and it should be completed so that each chapter will have at least two months to work on assigned topics. Corvallis and Boulder will be the scenes of the two conferences; these two cities were chosen partly for climate, partly for accessibility, and partly for hospitality. Extras must be reported to the National Office not later than July 15th. Anything coming in later than that will be given consideration but there will be (Continued on next page)

T he Triad, S pring, 1949

84

Acacia- West: (Continued from previous page)

n o p rom ise of suitable accommodation s.

The 1949

Illinois Chapter ( Continued f r om page 82)

have assumed their roles as our youngest alumni.

A lot of cigars have been passed out lately since some of our stalwarts have "weakened." It seems spring is a good time in which to get rid of your pin. The combinations include Don Kincaid and Barb Seay , Alpha Gamma Delta; Jim Brown and Barbar a Humphrey, Fargo, N. D .; Dick Stroker and Ellie Braun, Oak P ark; Bill Tonkin and Mary Napier, Sigma Kappa; and Chuck Russell and J eanne Clemens.

George Brinkerhoff has recently taken over the position of rushing chairman since the departure of Kent Hackleman.

In varsity athletics, Illini track captain Bill B uster is finally shaking off the effects of an appendectomy and should h ave a good year in the outdoor season . Don Bengard held down the top epee spot on Illinois' fencing team. After playing first string center on the fresh men team all season, pledge Mack Follmer seems to be the frosh eager most likely to succeed with th e Fighting Illini basketball team next year. At the pr esent Mack is busily engaged in spring football drills.

D uring the State High School basketball tournament many alums down for the games stopped in at "501." We were very glad to see them, and w e hope that wh enever any alumni, actives or friends are in the vicinity of Urbana-Champaign, they will drop in to see us.

BALFOUR BLUE BOOK Thi s new edition of the Blue Book brings to

NEW CRESTED JEWELRY

you the newest and finest selection of gifts and personal accessories.

RINGS FOR IDENTIFICATION

A crested ring is one of the finest p1eces of jewelry and is often the means of recognition when you travel , as well as on your own campus.

Gifts Featured m the 1949 BLUE BOOK Rings .. . gold and silver, sign et and onyx styles Identification bracelets and Charm bracelets Chapte r requ ire ments : Wooden gavel Ga ve l Box Ballot box and balls

Cuff links and tie cha ins Kn ives, key chains Prese ntation Gilts : Hollowware in sterli ng All igator b illfold set Baby g ilts in sterling Loc kets and Pendants

Mail post card for Your FREE copy!

B ILL S cHROEDER

BALFOUR STORES AND REPRESENTATIVES SERVE YOU PROMPTLY

Colonizers Sought If you are transferring to a university which does not now h ave

Balfou r Stores are located in e duca-

Balfour Representat ives make persona l

ti onal ce nt ers th roughout the country.

calls at all chapters houses.

Visit th e on e nea re st you .

an Acacia Chapter, and if you want to h elp with the F raternity's expansion progr am, notify R oy Clark at

Official Jeweler to Acacia Fratern ity

National H eadquarters. The C ouncil has a u thorized financial assistance to student Acacians who will d irect the formation of new chap-

L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY

ters. Colon izing is perhaps the finest contribution a man can make to h is fraternity. Act today !

ATILEBORO , MASSACHUSETIS

â&#x20AC;˘

The National Headquarters can supply these items ...

Official Badge (including tax) ........................... $13.7 5 Sweetheart Pin (including tax) ........................... 11.00 Pledge Pin (20% luxury tax to be added). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Recognition Pin Gold filled with black enamel (20% luxury tax to be added) 10 kt. gold (20% luxury tax to be added) ............... .

Crest Guards 10 kt. gold with black enamel (20ro luxury tax to be added) 10 kt. gold, plain (20% luxury tax to be added) ......... .

Crested matches. Box of 1000 booklets .... . .... . ..... . .... .

(Sent ex press collect) Crested engraved stationery; chapter or personal. From ... . . .

(Samples sent on request) Identification Cards (replacement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . .. .

Crest cuts (for chapter printing needs) .. ... .. . ... .. .. . . . . .

PYTHAGORAS Handbook (The Pledge Manual) 1945 Edition LAWS OF ACACIA (1946 Revision) .................... .

1\fembership Certificate Shingle (replacement) ...... . ..... . .

Membership. Records Binder (for chapters) .... .. ......... .

Music, Dance band orchestrations: "Sweetheart of Acacia" .. . ... . .. . ......... .. ......... .

"Acac1a . Farewe11" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Officers Training School Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.25 2.75 2.75 2.25 5.00 1.65 .15 2.00 .75 .25 1.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

Please remz't correct amount with order to

ACACIA FRATERNITY 7530 Sheridan Road

Chicago 26, Illinois

NATIONAL OFFICERS President-LLOYD H . RUPPENTHAL ... ..... .. ... .. .. . .. .... . . . ... .. ... .. . ... .... .............. McPherson, Ka!lsas Counsellor-RAY c . THOMAS .. . . . ... ... . ...... .... .. .. ....... ..... .. ... . ....... .. .. 504 Broadway .. G?ry, ~diaf!a Treasurer-MARION H . HUBER ........... ..... ...... . . ... . ..... . .. . ........ 3360 Morns.on Ave ., Cmcmnati, Oh.10 Secretary- BANCROFT A . NELSON ... ...... ........... ...... .. ..... ... ... .... . .. 1451 Kams Ave ., Berkeley, Calif.

Editor-JOHN A. LUNSFORD ....... . .... . .. . ... . ..... . ... . ............... ... . . .. . . .. 1209 Spruce St., Boul.d er, Colo .

Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee-PAUL BROWN ... ... ...... . .. ... 1st Nat!. Bank Bldg., Oklahoma City, Okla.

HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Secretary-Roy C. Clark TRIAD Editor ... ... .. . .. William D . Ross Office Manager .. .. .. . Mrs. Edith A . May Traveling Secretaries ..... . ........ George Croyle Edgar R. Kelly 7530 Sheridan Rd. , Chicago 26, Ill.

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS- OFFICERS AND LOCATION OF CHAPTER HOUSES CALIFORNIA-2340 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley 4, California. Venerable Dean-Richard De Forest. Secretary-Richard Peekema. Correspondent -Harry Riegel. Chapter Adviser-Adolph Weber, 25 Whitmore Pl..

Oakla nd 11. Financial Adviser-R. B . Tippett, 2348 Marin , Berkeley.

NORTHWESTERN-550 Lincoln St., Evanston , Illinois. Venerable Dean -Claude R. Sowle. Secretary-John E . J ansen. Correspondent-Frank J. Hulka . Chapter Adviser-Roy C. Clark, 7005 N. Clark St., Chicago 26.

Financial Adviser-George J . Jansen, Warrenville, Ill.

CINCINNATI-2617 University Court, Cincinnati 19, Ohio. Venerable Dean-John C. Gibbons. Secretary-Richard D . Miller. · Correspondent -Robert Boni. Chapter Adviser-Da vid W . Bowman , 800 Broadway , Cincinnati. Financial Adviser-Howard J . Lisse:1.den, 347 Probasco St., Cincinnati .

OHI0-94 Congress St., Athens, Ohio. Venerable Dean-Paul Dornbusch. Secretary-Charles Pepper. Correspondent-Walter Dehl. Chapter Adviser-Dean Edwin J . Taylor, College of Applied Science, Ohio University, Athens. Financial Adviser-Charles L . Kinison, Dept. of Industrial Arts, Ohio University, Athens.

COLORAD0-955 Broadway, Boulder, Colora do. Venerable DeanWalter A . Clark. Secretary-Robert H . Pur cell , Jr . CorrespondentJon Sucher. Chapter Adviser-John A. Lunsford , 1209 Spruce St., Boulder. Financial Adviser-Or. Rober t C. Lewis, 4200 E. Ninth Ave ., Denver, Colo.

OHIO STATE-1835 Indianola Ave ., Columbus, Ohio. Venerable Dean -David Williams . Secretary-James Huston. Correspondent-Wayne Pidock. Chapter Adviser-Or. D . J . Whitacre, 1550 Melrose Ave., Columbus. Financia l Adviser-C. R. Lawrence, 1458 Inglis Ave ., Columbus.

CORNELL-318 Highland Road, Ithaca, N . Y . Venerable Dean-Cha rles M. Emery. Secretary-Paul S. Warner . Correspondent-Orrin Riley.

Chapter Adviser- Prof. Gustave F . Heuser . Forest Home. Ithaca.

Financia l Adviser-Prof. Walter Cotner, P ine Tree Rd ., Ithaca.

OKLAHOMA-544 Elm St., Norman, Okla. Venerable Dean-Walter B. Noakes . Secretary-Jack M . Campbell. Correspondent-Howard Hurst.

Chapter Adviser-Dean David Johnson, University of Oklahoma, Norman. Financial Adviser-Cecil H . Brite, 917 Chautauqua , Norman.

DENVER--2195 S . Downing, Denver 10, Colorado. Venerable DeanWilliam Pennington. Secr etary-Carl 0. R. Nielsen . CorrespondentFred G. Bonfils. Chapter Adviser-Carl F . Parker, 2671 Ash St .. Denver 7. Financial Adviser-J . Arthur Thompson , 2263 Bellaire Ave ., Denver.

OKLAHOMA A & M-1215 College Ave ., Stillwater, Okla . Venerable Dean-Kenneth Cox. Secretary-John E . Maddox . CorrespondentLoren D . Eaton. Chapter Adviser-Or . Thurston Johnson, 913 Carter, Stillwater. Financial Adviser-Raymond Bivert, 234 N . Duncan St ..

Stillwater.

FRANKLIN-3907 Spruce St .. Philadelphi a 4, P a . Venerable DeanRichard G . Hartma nn . Secretary-Michael J . Keefe. CorrespondentJohn D . Beierle. Chapter Adviser-William R. Hockenberry, Logan Ha ll . University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Financial AdviserW. R. Hockenberry .

OREGON STATE-2332 Monroe St. , Corvallis, Oregon. Venerable Dean -Rex. W. Beeman. Secretary-Howard G. Kinzey. CorrespondentDa vid V . MacCollum. Chapter Adviser-Delmer M . Goode , 225 N . 31st St., Corvallis.

GEORGE WASHINGTON-1812-19th St., N. W., Washington 9, D . C. Venerable Dean-Walter Fackler. Secretary-George M . Aldridge. Correspondent-Har ry C. Jones. Chapter Adviser-H. B . Teegarden, 1601 Argonne St., Washington, D. C. Financial Adviser- P aul W. Hammack.

305 N . Lincoln St., Arlington, Va .

PENN STATE-Locust Lane & Foster Ave., State College, Pa. Venerable Dean-Ha rry W . Reid. Secretary-Frank M . Rupp . Correspondent-A! Keller. Chapter Adviser-William S. Dye, III, 707 S. Allen St., State College. Financial Adviser-Prof. Stanley H . Campbell, 602 E . Foster Ave. , State College.

ILLINOIS-501 E . Daniel, Champaign, Ill. Venerable Dean-Raymond H . Stone. Secretary-Austin E . Jones. Correspondent-Charles Russel.

Chapter Adviser-J . K. Tuthill, 714 W. Green St., Champaign. Financial Adviser-J. K . Tuthill.

PURDUE-427 State St., West Lafayette, Ind. Venerable Dean-Paul L .

Baynes. Secreta ry-George E. Hansell . Correspondent-stanley W. Ford. Chapter Adviser-W. A . Knapp, 1305 Ravinia Rd., West Lafayette. Financial Adviser-C . F . Bowman , R. No . 1. Lafayette , Ind.

INDIANA-702 E. Third St., Bloomington, Ind. Venerable DeanThomas Lloyd. Secretary- James W. Mahoney . Correspondent-Robert Vass. Chapter Adviser-Jack W . Fox, 414 E . Kirkwood , Bloomington.

Financia l Adviser- Prof. D . L yle Dieterle, 715 S . Woodlawn, Bloomington .

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-917 W . 28th St., Los Angele~ 7, Calif.

Venerable De ~ n-Earle W . Risdon , Jr. Secretary-Robert C . Madsen.

Correspondent-Harvey R. Amos. Chapter Adviser-George Rav Oster, 143 N . Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles. Fina ncial Adviser-Robert F. Craig, 855 S. Serra no, Los Angeles.

IOWA STATE-142 Gray Ave. , Ames , Iowa . Venerable Dean-John R. Fulkerson . Secretary-William G . Pearcy. Correspondent- Harold L .

Skerritt. Chapter Adviser-Frank H . Mendell, 436 Hayward Ave ., Ames. F in ancia l Adviser-Kenneth Oakleaf, 302 S . Hazel St., Ames.

SYRACUSE-102 Walnut Pl. , Syracu se . N . Y . Venerable Dean-Allen J . P arke , Jr . Se cret~ ry-John E . L ake . Correspondent-Jacque L . Cross.

Chapter Adviser-E. E. Enos, 1111 Euclid Ave., Syracuse 10. Financial Adviser- Wilbur C. Haseman, 541 Buckingham Ave. , Syracuse.

KANSAS-1147 Tennessee St., L awrence, Kansas. Venerable DeanGordon R. Chapple. Secretary-Gay ler D . Alexander . CorrespondentJ ames Wiltse. Chapter Adviser-Max Fessler, 1014 Missouri, Lawrence. Financial Adviser-Kelvin Hoover, First National Bank, Lawrence .

TEXAS-2503 Rio Grande St., Austin, Texas. Venerable Dean-Luther E. Hartman. Secretary-A. W . Le Noir, Jr. Correspondent-Bryan M. Bell. Chapter Adviser-Louis Baethe, 2307 San Antonio St. Austin .

Financial Adviser-Thomas A . Rousse , Dept . of Speech, Uni.Jersity of Texa s, Austin .

KANSAS S'J;ATE-340 N . 16th St .. Manhattan, Kansas . Venerable DeanK!le L . Moran. Secreta ry-Richard L . Alexander. CorrespondentGilbert C. Je~ery ..Chapter Adviser-Loren E. Whipps, 511 N. 17th St .. · Manhattan. Fmanc1a l Adviser-N . D. Harwood, 1300 N. Juliette, Manhattan .

UCLA-727 S. Westgate Ave ., Los Angeles 24 , Calif. Venerable DeanJohn B . Lyon. Secretary-Thomas L. Graham. Correspondent-Bert K .

Hat haway . Chapter Adviser-Or . Frank H. Reinsch, 1322 N. Gardner.

Los Angeles 46.

MICHIGAN-1923 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan. Venerable Dean

-~~~hard E. Campbell. Secreta ry-Robert J . Ha dden. CorrespondentWI!l.Iam . L . -yrynn .. Cha~ter Adyiser-Fred Seyfried, 203 Middle Rd .,

Ypsilanti , M1ch . Fmanc1a l Adviser-Weimar Christman, 1025 P ackard , Ann Arbor.

WASHINGTON-5004-17th Ave. , N.E., Seattle 5, Wash. Venerable Dean -Stanley E . Dickey. Secretary-Ralph F . Smith. CorrespondentStanley E. Dickey. Chapter Adviser-Bernard E . Anderson 8037-12th Ave. , N.E., Seattle 5. Financial Adviser-Earl J. Snippen, 6S29 Latona Ave. , Seattle 5.

MINNESOTA-1206 Fifth St., S.E., Minneapolis 14, Minnesota. Venerable J:?ean-James E. Brooks. Secretary-Jack Wagner. Correspondent -David Moffitt. Chapter Adviser-Gordon L . Starr 3725 Bloomington Ave., Minn,;;apolis. :~financial Adviser-J . Peder Kv'amme, 1920 Colfax f\.ve., S., Mmneapol!s 5.

WASHINGTON STATE-1607 Ruby St., Pullman, Wash . Venerable Dean-John B . Tisdale. Secretary-Adolf R . Anderson. Correspondent -~ussell Helgeson . Chapter Adviser-Richard J. Hampton , 21 E. s.

Fa1r:way, Pullman. Financial Adviser-C. D . Jacobs, Box 246, College Station, Pullman. ·

NEBRASKA-c/ o D . E . Tipton, Men's Dorm C, Univ. of N~br ., Lincoln 8, Nebr. Venerable Dean- Don E . Tipton. Chapter Adviser-William Hastings, 850 Stuart Bldg., Lincoln 8.

WYOMING-812 University Ave ., Laramie. Wyo. Venerable . DeanDale Fuehrer. Secrei?ry-William M. Henry. Correspondent-Dean Johnso_n. C~apter AdVIs.,r-W. 0 . Edmondson, University of Wyoming.

Laramie. Fmanc1al Adviser--To be elected.