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VOLUME FORTY-SIX • NUMBER FOUR • SUMMER • 1952
The 27th ,Conclave of the
ACACIA FRATERNITY Will Be .Held
August 31 to September 3, 1952 at
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Chicago, Illinois
* Plan Now to Attend
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The House on the Cover The WSC Acacia chapter house is a comfortable, white, wood-frame house, designed to hold between thirty-five and forty men. Located a short distance from the center of the campus, it occupies a little over half of a spacious lot which permits a playfield for football, volleyball and other sports. A visitor to the WSC house is immediately impressed by its "homey" atmosphere. The front door opens into a small hallway which leads to a foyer. Off the foyer is the living room and a card room to one side. To the other side is the chapter r oom, done in knotty pine, and living quarters for the house manager. Also off the foyer are two sets of stairways. One leads up to the second and third floors where most of the study rooms and the dorm are s!tuated. The other stairway leads down to the kitchen and dining room which, like the chapter room, is done in knotty pine. The house was formerly owned by Zau Tau Alpha sorority but was purchased by Acacia in November, 1939. Since that time it has been remodeled and improved several times and hence has been kept modern and up-to-date. At present plans are under way which will eventually result in a new house for the WSC chapter. When that day arrives, several decades of Acacians looking forward to the new house will also look backward with just a touch of nostalgia at the "homey," white, wood-frame house which has been for so many, truly, "a home away from home." R.C.W.
THE TRIAD OF ACACIA FRATERNITY
VOLUME XLVI
NUMBER 4
SUMMER
1952
CONTENTS Washington State Chapter House
Cover
It's Chicago for the Conclave!
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Chapter Sizes .
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Founders Day Celebrations
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Kansas' Doc Sherwood "Retires"
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"Wearers of the Jeweled Triangle"
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Acacians the World Over
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Births -
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Marriages .
"Toast to Our Brother"
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Among Acacia's Chapters
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Directory
u30" With this issue your editor winds up his job of chronicler of the activities of the fraternity. The past six years have been ones of progress for the fraternity and we are grateful for the privilege of participation. Our greatest pleasure has been to meet and work with so many fine members of Acacia all over the country and, despite the struggles and frustrations that are part of every editor's burden, we would not have missed them for anything. It would not be possible to acknowledge in this small space the debt we owe to all of those who have helped to make the magazine possible, but since those correspondents and assistants know themselves what they have done, we'll simply give them an allencompassing "thanks" and ask that they continue their fine work. To the members of the Council and the headquarters staff, we acknowledge your help and encouragement.
Entered as second-class matter at the post office in Fulton, Missouri. The TRIAD is the official publication of the Acacia Fraternity, a general college fraternity, originally founded by and restricted to Masons, founded at the University of Michigan, May 12, 1904.. The TRIAD is published four times each year as 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 nature should be sent to the Acacia Fraternity, 1201-5 Bluff Street, Fulton, Missouri, or to 1569 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Ill.
William D. Ross, Editor Nancy W. Ross, Assistant Editor
It's Chicago for the Conclave! Acacians Assemble for the 27th Time to Orate, Legislate, and Renew Old Friendships. Meetings to be Held at Northwestern UniYersity ORTHWESTERN University's Chicago Campus is the spot chosen for the 27th Conclave of Acacia scheduled for the Labor Day week-~nd, August 31 to September 3. Perennial Conclave-goers have doubtless been to this locale before since it was the scene of the 24th and 25th Conclaves and at least one regional conference and training school. But the National Headquarters has picked it again because of Chicago's central location, accessability to all parts of the country, and because of the facilities offered by Northwestern for housing and meetings. The legislative meetings of the Conclave will be held in Thorne Hall which is a part of Northwestern's famous law school. Delegates will be quartered in Abbott Hall, a skyscraper dormitory overlooking Lake Michigan which is separated from Abbott only by the Outer Drive and a sandy beach. Wise delegates will pack their :;wimming trunks for a quick refreshing dip before dinner.
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The Fair Sex Welcomed A full three days of entertainment are being planned for the delegates and visitors. In anticipation of the arrival of many delegates' wives, a women's committee is in action to plan some interesting diversion for the ladies while their husbands are engaged with the problems of Fraternity. Participation by the gals in any of the planned activities will be strictly voluntary, however, since the attractions of the Windy City are well known and it is expected that some at least will want to explore the shops, cultural displays, and scenery on their own. As always, the better halves are particularly invited and, although only the Conclave reception and the banquet will be open to the women, every effort will be made to see that they spend an enjoyable three days in Chicago. Preliminary registration material has already gone out to the delegates (usually the Venerable Dean and Chapter Adviser) named by the chapters. Since, however, the Conclave is an All-Acacia event and all brothers are more than welcome, a coupon is provided in these pages for those who have not already been accredited. Prompt submission of this blank to the National Headquarters will per-
CONCLAVE SCHEDULE 10:00 a.m. National Council Meeting, Abbott Hall 10:00 a.m. National Council Meeting, Abbott Sunday, August 31: Hall 3:00 p.m. Registration Desk Opens, Abbott Hall ¡ 7:30 p.m. Reception for Delegates, Visitors, Wives 8: 00 a.m. Registration for Late Arrivals Monday, September 1: 9:30 a.m. Opening Conclave Business Session, Thorne Hall 1:00 p.m. Luncheon for Ladies, Allerton Hotel 1:30 p.m. Conclave Committees Meet . 8:30 p .m. Theatre Parties for Ladies 8: 30 p.m. Informal Party for Members of Acacia 9:30 a.m. Second Conclave Business Session, Tuesday, September 2: Thorne Hall 1: 30 p.m. Third Conclave Business Session 6: 30 p.m. Social Hour, Lake Shore Athletic Club 7: 00 p.m. Conclave Banquet, Lake Shore Club Wednesday, Septembe! 3: 9:30 a.m. Fourth Conclave Bussiness Session 1:30 p .m. Fifth Conclave Business Session, if needed Saturday, August 30:
mit the committee to complete all arrangements for you and to see to it that you are not overlooked in the rush of registration. The on-the-spot registration will be held in the lobby of Abbott Hall, located at Chicago Avenue and Lake Michigan. The main registration time will be from 3 in the afternoon until 9 in the evening of Sunday, August 31. At this time delegates will receive room assignments, be advised of the final Conclave agenda, and be directed to the opening reception which will be in the main lounge, 2nd floor of Abbott Hall from 7:30. to 10 in the evening. At this reception the brothers and their wives will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the rest of the Conclavers so that the subsequent sessions will not be unduly delayed by introductions and bullsessions. This reception is an important part of the program soh is urged that every delegate be on hand by early Sunday evening.
Council Meets in Advance The Sunday activities will not, however, be the first event of the meet-
ing. As is customary, the National Council of Acacia will go into session on Saturday morning to complete any of its unfinished business prior to the legislative sessions. Experience has shown that the Council is in session off and on throughout the several days of the Conclave; during Conclaves the national officers really earn their jobs. As always, there will be many topics for the Council to consider, so notice is given to all who would have business with the Council, to notify the executive secretary as soon as possible, and to plan to meet with the Council on Saturday or on Sunday morning, since the opportunity may not be available once the starting time approaches and the Conclave sessions are in progress. Meeting with the Council will be the Jurisprudence Committee which is commissioned to consider revisions to the Constitution and By-Laws. It is expected that several changes will be proposed and this committee will do its best to organize several proposals on the same subject into one amendment, and to consider what other changes in the Laws would be neces-
The Triad, Summer, 1952 sary if a proposed amendment were to be adopted by the Conclave. For this reason it is highly desirable that all proposed changes be submitted to the National Headquarters or to the chairman of this committee, Herschel L . Washington of Leoti, Kansas, as far in advance of the Conclave as possible. Persons interested will be given a full hearing; the purpose of this procedure is to prevent hasty action when the matters are actually being considered on the Conclave floor.
Conclave Sessions Start Monday Morning On the stroke of nine-thirty Monday morning, National President L. H. Ruppenthal will bring down his gavel and the Conclave will be called to order. The session this morning will be for organizational purposes, and to hear the reports of the various national officers and administrators. Executive secretary Roy Clark will bring the delegates up to date on the operations of the Fraternity since the last Conclave and the elected officer s will submit their recommendations for proposed legislation. Following this session the committees will swing into action; these will spend Monday afternoon in informal sessions to obtain general agreement on actions deemed in the best interests of the Fraternity, both for purposes of proposed legislative action and for recommendations to the Council for study and action during the next biennium. Historically the two committees on the Good of the Fraternity -one of actives and the other of advisers-have done much to set the policy for the fraternity, because they bring together the ideas and opinions from every section of the country. Because of this, they are being allotted all the time necessary after the Monday morning legislative session and can continue as far into the evening as they think necessary. Particularly because Monday is a
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The Active Chapters Number of Actives Reported in May, 1952, and Total Initiates Since the Chapter was Chartered. ToTAL
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ACTIVES INITIATES
Arizona Arkansas California Cincinnati Colorado Colorado A & M Cornell Denver Evansville Franklin George Washington lllinois Indiana Iowa Iowa State Kansas Kansas State Miami Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska
14 24 38 36 60 29 43 24 31 22 14 50 63 19 25 41 41 41 29 22 21 23
26 31 471 236 558 47 557 144 86 528 288 777 589 370 471 614 404 86 565 640 564 525
holiday, plans have been formulated to provide some entertainment for the women who accompany their husbands. Several wives of Chicago area Acacians have been deputized to handle the arrangements. Tentatively the olans call for a luncheon and card party at the Allerton hotel which will be headquarters for the married couples. In the evening many of the ladies will attend one of the several outstanding legitimate theatre productions which are playing in Chicago's loop. The committee has promised to obtain tickets in blocks for those who submit their orders at least a month in advance. On Tuesday the gals will be free to see the sights, shop, or visit the many museums, art centers, and
ACTIVES INITIATES
New Hampshire Northwestern Ohio Ohio State Oklahoma Oklahoma A & M Oregon State Penn State Purdue Rensselaer Southern California Syracuse Texas UCLA Vermont Washington Washington State Wisconsin Wyoming Inactive Chapters
84 59 56 20 32 32 29 35 52 43 30 22 27 36 19 41 26 24 27 -1395
Totals
221 488 112 590 635 324 184 447 672 71 119 343 324 80 27 454 155 541 108 1499 --15,971
other places of interest; a member of the committee will pr ovide liter ature, suggestions, and information, and answer questions about what to do and where to go. The delegates, however , will not be neglected. A party of some sor t is being arranged for Monday evening whenever their work is finished, and delegates, visitors, and officials will be able to drop in whenever their time permits. The location of this will be announced at the time of r egistr ation.
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Founders Day Celebrated Across the Land ERHAPS to a greater extent than ever before, the chapters and alumni associations of Acacia early in May celebrated the founding of the Fraternity. In honor of the 48th year since the incorporation of the small local at the University of Michigan, actives and alumni joined together to renew the ties of friendship, to hear of the growth and progress of the Fraternity over the years, and to learn something of the future plans o.f the national organization and of the chapters themselves. We have asked the chapter correspondents to report on the meetings since the majority of them were held as joint chapter-alumni projects. The reporting is therefore turned over to the correspondents: -
and Colorado A & M assembled in the University Club of Denver on May 9th. Among the guests introduced by toastmaster Bill Young were Dean Charles Poe of the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, Arthur Thompson, a charter member of the Denver Chapter, Acacia's Second Vice-President Jack Lunsford, and Dr. Henry W. Stuver, a charter member of the Colorado Chapter. The Colorado Chapter entertained with several songs, and four members of this same chapter were honored with awards¡: Jim Murray lJS the chapter's outstanding senior, Don Dawson for scholarship, Carl Duncan for activities, and Bob Hartsfield, who was chosen the most outstanding pledge of the chapter: RALPH Ross
Los Angeles
Miami
We in Southern California have something unique for Founders Day celebrations because of the presence of two active chapters in the same city. With such a condition, we can have a bigger and better banquet, a vast turnout of alumni, a fine selection of speakers, and a chance for friendly competition between the USC and UCLA Chapters. This year our banquet was held in the main dining hall of the Los Angeles Athletic Club on May 10. USC Professor Robert Craig acted as toastmaster and introduced as honored guest Roscoe Pound, Dean of the Law School at UCLA. The chapters furnished musical entertainment and the main oration of the evening was given by Judge Elsworth Myres, who spoke on the topic "Just a Drop in the Bucket." He stressed the importance of a college education in these uncertain times. HARLEY HARTMAN
Miami Chapter celebrated Acacia's 48th and its own 3rd birthday at a steak dinner on May 22. A feature of the meeting was the presentation of a gift to Dr. Smith in appreciation of his assistance as chapter adviser. Among those present were Cincinnati's adviser George Patterson, past national treasurer Marion Huber, and Gil Wright of the Miami News who spoke on the press of the United States. Traveling Secretary Walter Dahl was on hand as were alumni Bob Marshall, Nolan Crawford ,
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Dwight Kennedy, Jack Moser, and Bob Crane. BRUCE RoNALD
Iowa A number of alumni and guests accepted the Iowa Chapter's invitation to help them celebrate Founders Day on May 11. Traveling Secretary Ed Lemmon made an appearance at the roast beef dinner and among the guests were the speaker, Tait Cummins of Radio Station WMT, Bob Bickel, Orie Lawrence, the Waldo Wisslers, the Rudolph Woelfers, Jake Wegmuller, Professors Lindquist, Updegraff, Wylie, and Peterson, Dean Chiles, Dr. Beebee, and R. C. Coutts. ToM BRowN
Cincinnati The North Bend Inn was the scene of the Founders Day banquet this year. Featured speaker was Dr. Harry Eversull who spoke on "The Moral Degradation of the Century" and a fine and inspiring talk it was. Highlight of the evening, however, was the burning of the mortgage on the chapter house. Short talks were given by the retiring Venerable Dean Walt Ibele, and his successor, Marion Tooley. Marion Huber, George Patterson, and George Brunner spoke for the alumni, and Traveling Secre(Continued on page 92)
Evansville Both actives and alumni were well represented at the Founders Day banquet held in the union building banquet hall on May 4. The newly organized alumni association picked up the check for the fried chicken dinner. Guest of honor was executive secretary Roy Clark who gave an inspiring and helpful speech and described some interesting bits of Acacia history and anecdotes. ALFRED E. CoLVIN
Rocky Mountain Area
CINCINNATI BURNS ITS MORTGAGE
Over seventy-five active members and alumni from Colorado, Denver,
A feature of the Founders Day banquet in Cincinnati was the burning of the mortgage tm: the Chapter House. Watching the document go up in smoke are John Schroder, Btll Parry, and Marion Huber.
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T was a rainy afternoon when we visited Dr. Noble Pierce Sherwood in his Snow hall office, fifth floor on the University of Kansas campru: at Law:rence. The professor, a big man, talked from his swivel chair beside a cluttered desk, and puffed at his pipe. We were there because Dr. Sherwood, at 70, was to become professor emeritus of bacteriology July 1, and on May 14 the Bacteriology club honored him as one who had taught medical students at K. U. for fortyone years. In bacteriology the name of Sherwood is famed. His career is a story. (Dr. Sherwood has been an Acacian for 44 years ; he is number 57 on the long ¡roll of Kansas Chapter.) From the professor's window fresh batches of clouds could be seed dropping their showers every now and then into the Kaw valley stretching wide and deep below Mount Oread. The silver curtains of rain hung between the green earth and the sky. It made a pretty picture, and impressive,
about which he has studied and written perhaps as much as any man. Under the microscope the streptococcus is a twisted chain of r ound cells that keep dividing to reproduce. Finding his career in bacteriology was for Dr. Sherwood a sort of chain experience, to analogize from the "strep" that finally held his attention. There were his years as an "ax man" (stake and chain assistant) to civil engineers on the Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern rail lines; his spell at high school teaching, including athletics; his boyhood in Kansas City, at Switzer elementary and Manual Training high schools. There was the morning in August, 1902, when he woke up in a rail surveyor's tent at Texarkana, Ark.;' and found a youth named Forrest C. Allen in bed with him. That's how Noble P. Sher wood and Phog Allen, later the basketball coach at Kansas, got acquainted fifty years ago, as helpers in an engineer's gang. They had a lot in common. Sherwood used to play basketball, run the
w as just no chance for me to be Edward 0 . Sherwood, Jr., although I was the first, and, as it turned out, the only child."
Kansas' Doc Sherwood ''Retires"-But Still Looks to His ¡w ork Ahead A teacher and researcher for forty-one years, Noble Pierce Sherwood has become a Kansas institution and contributed much to the public's health. too, Perhaps, we thought, panoramas such as this were one reason Dr. Sherwood never strayed from K. U . to bacteriological posts elsewhere. He'd had offers, we heard. From the K. U . campus a scientist can look up from the microscopes revealing the strange world of germs, and see the big time-geography , physics, zoology and plant, fish, fowl and human life all intermixed-out there in on.e vast theater before the eye. Few campuses offer this contrast on so grand a scale. The Lure of Lawrence True enough, said Dr. Sherwood. He likes Lawrence, finds it a good place for work, for friendships and for bringing up kids. In a town of that size it's easier to avoid the pointless struggle of keeping up with the Joneses. Besides, the pr ofessor explained, he had experimented considerably at other jobs before finding what he preferred, the field of medical science, particularly that of bacteriology and immunology, and specifically, the behaviors of a germ called streptococcus,
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dashes and do the high jump at K. U., and in his senior year he was a boxing instructor. He tried his hand at high school coaching out in Trego County, Kansas. But first we had a pr imary question for the professor. How did he get that name, Noble Pierce Sherwood, that goes so sonorously and fittingly with his degrees of doctor of medicine, doctor of philosophy, bachelor of science and master of arts? "Oh, that," Professor Sherwood said heartily, "was my mother's doings. I was born at a crossroads village called Philadelphia near Greenw ood, Ind. My father was Edward 0 . Sherw ood -a fair enough name-but m y mother had heard there were Sherwoods from Maryland and back in England who had Noble as first names. And the doctor who deliver ed me was Noble Pierce Howard. That settled it. There Thank You We are indebted to the Kansas City Star for permission to reprint this article, which was written by Conwell Carlson.
Tough Days in Engineering Dr. Sherwood recalled that he had taught at K . U . under four chancellors - Frank Str ong , Ernest Lindle y, Deane Malott and now Franklin Murphy-and that he got his first student summer job between civil engineering courses at K. U., through an earlier chancellor, Dr. Francis H. Snow. He went to the office of A. F. Rust, then chief engineer of the Kansas City Southern, and asked for work as a t ransit man's assistant. Rust knew Alex Monr oe, founder of the Merchants (now First National) bank at Lawrence and said Sherwood w ould get the job if Monroe recommended him. Dr. Snow took young Sherwood to the bank, introduced him to Monroe, and the letter to Rust was forthcoming. After graduating at K. U. in 1905, Sherwood w en t back to w ork for the Souther n , fir st as a tr ansit m an, t h en as an assistant engineer in staking ou t railroad spurs, b allast locations and d rainage ar eas. (Continued on page 103)
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""Wearers of the Jeweled Triangle,, Cincinnati Howard P. Shisler, Canton, Ohio, No. 236. Colorado A & M Thomas L. Baskett, Limon, Colo., No. 44; Mark W. Miller, Fort Collins, Colo., No. 45; Arlyn D. Rowan; Fleming, Colo., No. 46; Merlyn C. Snavely, North Platte, Nebr., No. 47.
Denver Wilsie M. 路Cramer, No. 142; John R. Hamilton, No. 143; H. Richard Soen路 nichsen, No. 144.
587; David M. Watson, Wabash, Ind., No. 588; Roy S. Whiteman, South Bend, Ind., No. 589.
Iowa State John S. Burnstrom, Paullina, Iowa, No. 470; George A. Robinson, Jr., Ames, Iowa, No. 471.
Kansas Samuel P. Wilson, No. 611; Wesley Santee, No. 612; Lowell R. Lindstrom, No. 613 ; Alfred R. Ferguson, .No. 614.
Miami
Ralph E. Kah, Middletown, Ohio, No. 84; Richard C. Lotz, Hamilton, 路 Ohio, No. 85; Rikki S . Rutledge, HamPaulL. Bingham, Washington, Ind., ilton, Ohio, No. 86. No. 84; Samuel R. Laubscher, Evansville, Ind., No. 85; Donald M. Wallace, Michigan Fort Branch, Ind., No. 86. Arthur T. Bublitz, Oak Park, Ill., Franklin No. 564; Richard P. Nyberg, Chicago, Ill., No. 565. Bernard H. Cross, Ashland, Va., Minnesota No. 527; Herald D. Enders, Gratz, Pa., No. 528. Robert A. Wallien, No. 634; Robert
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George Washington Donald R. Bridges, Washington , D. C., No. 286; David A. Rodgers, Washington, D. C., No. 287 ; John C. Donnelly, White Plains, N. Y., No. 288.
Illinois James W. Voth, Quincy, Ill., No. 773 ; Keith H. Daniel, Morton, Ill., No. 774; Dale M. Akers, Quincy, ill., No. 775 ; Donald K. Hanes, Oregon, Ill., No. 776 ; David C. Dutler, Streator, Ill., No. 777.
Indiana Garland D. Anderson, Columbia City, Ind., No. 573; John D. Bixler, Gary, Ind., No. 574 ; John R. Fowler, Bloomington, Ind., No. 575; Kenneth J. Goodall, Bloomington, Ind., No. 576; James G. Houston, Lafayette, Ind., No . 577; Russell L . Judd, Evansville, Ind., No. 578; Bryant B. Kingsbury, Bloomington, Ind., No. 579; Richard C. McQueen, Winslow, Ind., No. 580; Herbert D. Miller, Knox, Ind., No. 581; Robert A. Moon, Hobart, Ind., No. 582; Ronald R. Reed, East Chicago, Ind., No. 583; Max L . Schaeffer, Angola, Ind., No. 584; Charles J. Swayne, Bloomington, Ind., No. 585; Allen C. Tabor, Logansport, Ind., No. 586 ; Robert C. Ware, Indianapolis, Ind., No.
W. Boyd, No. 635 ; Glen T. Sawyer, No. 636; Thomas F. Person, No. 637 ; David W. Zemke, No. 638 ; Roger E. McFarland, No. 639; John B. Kellett, No. 640.
Missouri Charles H. Bobo, Lorman, Miss., No. 562; Robert H. Etes, Columbia, Mo., No. 563; Kenneth H . Dale, Malden, Mo., No. 564.
Northwestern Thomas D. Goder, Frankfort, Ind., No. 487; Wayne R. Ranta, Waukegan, Ill., No. 488.
Ohio State Robert E. Reimsnyder, Bucyrus, Ohio, No. 588; Richard G . Knorath, 路 Delta, Ohio, No. 589; Joseph T . Fisher, Cleveland, Ohio, No. 590.
Oklahoma Larry B. Flood, Norman, Okla., No. 633 ; Jack A. Miller, Woodward, Okla., No. 634; Jerry V. Dixon, Vinita, Okla., No. 635.
Oregon State John W. Reeves, Salem, Oregon, No. 176; Antranik Barsamian, Parlier, Calif., No. 177; Don M. Fenner, Kodiak, Alaska, No. 178; Donovan W. Bollig, Portland, Oregon, No. 179; Bill H. Rose, Logan, Utah, No. 180; James R. Minton, Eugene, Oregon, No. 181; James V. Lacy, Jr., Portland, Oregon, No. 182; Ormond A. Steele, Oswego, Oregon, No. 183; Lewis W. Southmayd, Myrtle Point, Oregon, No. 184.
Syracuse Harold A. Vine, Jr., Albany, N. Y., No. 343.
Vermont Ovid A. Boni, Proctor, Vermont, No.-27.
New Hampshire
Washington
Donald H. Johnson, Shrewsbury, Mass., No. 204; Bernard L. Annis, Grasmere, N. H., No. 205 ; Charles W. Armstrong, Jr., Berlin, N. H., No. 206; John K. Barnes, Melrose, Mass., No. 207 ; William H. Carpenter, Franconia, N. H., No. 208; Lawrence H. Carver, Keene, N. H., No. 209; Donald. J . Cate, Loudon, N. H ., No. 210 ; William E. Chamberlain, Jaffrey, N. H ., No. 211; Jarl A. Elmgren, Manchester, N. H ., No. 212; John 0. Everson, Brooklyn, N. Y., No. 213 ; John W. Johnson, Hollis, N. H., No. 214; DeWolf, Merriam, Hampton Falls, N. H ., No. 215; Richard F. Parnigoni, Barre, Vt., No. 217; Conrad G. Terkelson, Auburndale, Mass., No. 218 ; Franklyn E. Ware, Jr., Teaneck, N. J., No. 219; Theodore A. Story, Hopkinton, N. H., No. 220; Donald L. Brown, Hollis, N. H., No. 221.
William R. Birks, Seattle, Wash., No. 451; James C. Burbach, Seattle, Wash., No. 452; James T. Spence, Bellevue, Wash., No. 453; Edward G. Sutter, Kelso, Wash., No. 454.
Washington State Merle E. Templeton, Vancouver, Wash., No. 152; Lee B. Williams, Lind, Wash., No. 153; Delbert L. Fisk, Kennewick, Wash., No. 154; James K. Connolly, Richland, Wash., No. 155.
Wyoming Edward S. Middlesworth, Henry, Nebr., No. 109; Dale S. Plaster, Glenrock, Wyo., No. 110; Ramon C. Hershey, Glenrock, Wyo., No. 111; Donald R. Strong, Alliance, Nebr., No. 112; Vernon R. Proper, Alliance, Nebr., No. 113.
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Dr. Huebner Will Carry On As ~~Mr. Wharton School" University of Pennsylvania students and alumni know Dr. Solomon Stephen Huebner, charter member of the Franklin Chapter, as "Mr. Wharton School." He is the university's senior professor and has just completed 48 years of service. But to the business world he is the "world's greatest insurance salesman" despite the fact that he has never directly sold a single dollar's worth of insurance. Dr. Huebner is chairman of the insurance department of the Wharton School. The dean of professors of insurance in the United States has in his lifetime brought so many advances into the ¡science of insurance that the insurance business has awar ded him its highest honors and attention. In 1941 it established the S. S. Huebner Foundation for insurance education at the university, for the promotion of the public's knowledge of insurance. Today there are 107 insurance companies contributing to its support. He has been the recipient of 14 other honor s including the John Newton Russell National Award in Life Insurance. "Mr. Wharton School" is probably one of the few professors in the United States who still has a rocking chair in the office; it represents action even in repose. Dr. Huebner in March celebrated his 70th birthday. Harold E. Stassen, university president, has many times said that Dr. Huebner must not retire until the new home of Wharton School -Dietrich Hall-was completed. Now that Dietrich Hall is being used, the university 's retirement board has unanimously voted to request Dr. Huebner to remain as a teacher for another year. The value of the present bulks large in the philosophy of the professor who has spent a lifetime in seeking to cushion some of the jolts of the future. From notes on one of his lectures 25 years ago: "Life values in any community greatly exceed the aggregate of all property values. Whatever your vocation, never forget to make the most of your life value. You are the master of that value. Its par is without limit, and may be incr eased from year to year as your industry, experience, and initiative make it grow. Cessation of study means a cessation of thought. And he who ceases to think, ceases to grow." In 1913 Dr. Huebner conceived the idea of raising the status of insurance salesmen. And from that idea grew the American College of Life Under-
ate study at Denver University since his graduation in June of 1951. He has been very active in university affairs being a member of Omicron Delt~ Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa, and numerous campus organizations. He has held many positions of honor in the D. U. Acacia Chapter and is a former VenE7rable Dean.
Acacians
the World Over writers, and later the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters. Dr. Huebner believes that a teacher in order to strike a spark of thought in a student must be interesting as well as erudite; that statistics can be made interesting; that business must not forget the human element. The Evening School Alumni Society of the University honored Dr. Huebner as the guest of honor at its annual reunion banquet April 28 in the PennSheraton Hotel.
Denver's Leavel Follows Tomlinson as Winner of Root-Tilden Scholarship It's said that lightning never strikes twice, but the Acacians at D enver University aren't so sure anymore. For the second time in two years a member of the University of Denver Chapter of Acacia has been awarded the coveted Elihu Root-Samuel J . Tilden Scholarship to the New York University College of Law. Last year, Warren Tomlinson, a former Venerable Dean of the D . U. Chapter and an outstanding campus leader, received the Root-Tilden award, which is valued at over $7,000 and covers expenses for three years at New York University . • Again this year the Denver Chapter hit the jackpot when 'it was announced recently that Willard Leavel had been named the regional winner of the Root-Tilden Scholarship. Candidates from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma competed for this prize scholarship. Qualifications for the award include a high scholastic record, extra-curricular activities, and a potential for public leadership. Bill Leavel has been taking gradu-
Harry 0. Garman Harry 0. Garman, 72, Indianapolis consulting engineer, died at his home in Indianapolis May 8, 1952, following a heart attack. He had been in ill health since his retirement five years ago. Mr. Garman had authored many of the existing rules and standards in Indiana for electric and gas utilities. A past national president of the American Association of Engineers, he was instrumental in organizing the national registration of engineers and in helping establish standards for the profession. A native of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Mr. Garman graduated from the Purdue University School of Civil Engineering in 1902 and was a teacher there until1913 . He became a member of Acacia at Purdue in 1907. H e also served as chief engi,neer of the Indiana Railroad Commission from 1907 to 1913. After his tenure at Purdue he was appointed chief engineer of the Indiana Public Utilities Commission , which post he held until ent.e ring private practice in Indianapolis in 1922. Son-in-law of the late Indiana Governor J . F rank Hanley, Mr. Garman was active in many organizations. H e was president of the Indiana Historical Society. He was a long-time member of the Indiana Sons of the American Revolution and one of that organization's past presidents. He twice h eld the office of president of the Indiana Society of Engineers. Mr. Garman also held membership in the Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, Columbia Club, Rotary Club, Scientech Club, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and other technical societies. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel E. Garman, a son and a daughter, two sisters, and two grandchildren. Former representative William A. Pittenger, Harvard, died last November 26 at the age of 65. He had served in the House of Representatives for fourteen years between 1929 and 1947. Since he left Congress he has been known as a leader in the fight for the St. Lawrence seaway project.
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Acacians in the Armed Forces These Acacians are reported since the last issue of the Triad Northwestern
Cornell Sgt. Emerson Hibbard, Air Force.
Oklahoma
Iowa State Lt. Hugo S. Bliss, Army. Ens. Donald G. Gellhom, Navy. Lt. George R. ShuJtice, Air Force.
Kansas Lawrence F. Hurst, Army.
Michigan
A recent initiate into the Oklahoma Chapter was Myrle Greathouse from Amarillo, Texas, who is considered to be the greatest linebacker ever to play for the Sooners from Oklahoma. He thrilled football fans for three years with his leveled steps, spectacular interceptions, and vicious tackles. Greathouse's greatest defensive play probably came during Oklahoma's 14-6 defeat of North Carolina's Tar Heels, led by the fabulo us Charley Justice. Justice pegged a pass at the start of the game. Myrle picked it off and returned it 60 yards to the North Carolina 15-yard line. Oklahoma scored from there, thus gaining an initial advantage it never surrendered. Myrle came to Oklahoma in 1941 and played as a blocking back in 1942 for Acacian Dewey "Snorter" Luster, then the O.U. coach. After the war Greathouse returned to the campus and gained his fame as a linebacker dUl¡ing the 1946-48 seasons. 'My greatest defensive game was the Texas game in '48; O.U. won its first from Texas in nine years," says Myrle. "Another that I will always remember is the Kansas game that same year. I received word at four in the morning that my mother had died of a heart attack. My mother would have wanted me to play so I did, and the boys won it for my mother and me¡ the score was 60 to 7.' With typical modesty Myrle gives all hi credit to his wife who, 'kept me in chool and made me continue my education until I recei ed that degree." They have two children and live in Snyder, T exas, where Myrle i in the oil busine s.
Ralph G. Moore, Air Force.
Oklahoma A & M Dean Canfield, Army. Lloyd Hamden, Navy. Thomas Keys, Army. Byron Todd, Army.
Rensselaer
Cmdr. Frederick W. Luebke, Navy. Lt. Wilmer Glenn Pierson, Navy. Lt. Philip Maxwell Smith, Air Force.
Oklahoma Initiates Myrle Greathouse, One of O.U.'s Finest Football Players
Capt. Carl E. Haglund.
Ens. John W. Winter, Navy.
Southern California Dave Dial, Air Force.
Minnesota
Ens. Emest Fraser, Navy.
Pfc. Norman B. Talsoe, Air Force.
Ens. William Hathaway, Navy. Ens. Herbert C. Macgregor, Navy. Ens. WilJiam Walbert, Navy.
Missouri Lt. John Elzea, Air Force. Lt. Kaye Wendell Gooch, Army. George Griffith, Navy. Ens. John Edward Roberts, Navy.
David James Kadyk David James Kadyk of Winnetka, Illinois, died on May 29 in Chicago. Mr. Kadyk, a member of the law firm of Lord, Bissell & Kadyk, was a director of the Central-Standard Life Insurance Company, chairman of the Casualty Section of the American Bar Association, honorary faculty member of the University of Wisconsin
Washington Lt. Cmdr. Wilbur A. Carton, Navy. Pfc. John D. Scheyer, Marines.
School of Banking, and treasurer of the Law Alumni Association of the University of Illinois, where he received his law degree and became a member of Acacia. He began his practice of law in Aledo, Illinois, and for 11 years was assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois before engaging in the practice of law in Chicago. He was active in civic affairs in Chicago.
WASHINGTON ACACIA ALUMNI OFFICERS Officers of the alumni association of Acacians from the Washington Chapter were on hand for the spring formal. Left to Tight they are: President Bud Robinson, T~easurer. Larry Wells, Adviser Bernie Anderson, Secretary Dwane Payne, and Vtce-President George Davidson.
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USC CROWNS A QUEEN No, the qu~e~ in this case isn't the pretty lady on the left; it's her daughter, little Cheryle C:h~ne Clark, a crippled child clwsen by USC to preside over its "Night on the Ntle baU. Cheryle was presented with the stuffed panda and $100 bond by the members of the chapter.
USC Breaks Tradition Elects New Kind of a Queen Breaking with tradition-that is just what Acacia has done at Southern California. It had been the custom, as at many other universities throughout the country, to choose a queen with an appropriate title, the selection of whom had always been made from the local "sorority row"; or perhaps a noted celebrity would be selected and crowned. We had been following the old patterns for selection until this semester when it was decided to crown a crippled child as Queen of our annual "Night on the Nile" formal. Cheryle Christine Clark, a five year-old crippled child, who had just been released from the Shriners Hospital in Los Angeles, was chosen as Queen to reign at the formal this semester. Cheryle and her mother were escorted to the dance where the brothers, alumni and guests had an opportunity to meet the little girl before her coronation. The big moment finally came when Cheryle was
crowned Queen by house president Herbert C. Macgregor. At this time she was presented with a $100 Savings Bond and a large Panda Bear which immediately lighted up her already beaming face. After the relatively short ceremony Cheryle and her mother were escorted home. The incident seemed to make for a better formal and perpetuate our motto of "Human Service." We would like to thank Jim J . Kamp, queen chairman, for his work in connection with the project. HARLEY A. HARTMAN.
Joseph R. Wilson's ~~chapel m Every Home" Movement Is Still Progressing More than half a century ago , B rother Joseph R. Wilson started a movement known as "A Chapel in Every Home." His little book on the subject has gone into many editions, and scores of thousands of copies have reached every part of the civilized world. The movement has also been endorsed, during the past fifty years, by thousands of the most eminent
clergymen of every denomination. Chapels have been installed in many homes, fraternities, hotels fairs , passenger liners etc. Last Easter morning the Biltmore Hotel in New York celebrated the twenty-fourth anniversary of its "Meditation Chapel." Tribute was paid to the late John McEntee Bowman, the fu¡st hotel man in America to provide spiritual comfort to guests a nd employees with a non-sectarian chapel which is open to all at all h9urs. It is estimated that more than a hundred thousand worshipers have used this chapel since its installation; as also for a number of marriages. Above the altar of the little chapel is the inscription, "Come to me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." When it was installed the key of the chapel was given to Joseph R. Wilson, the past National President of Acacia, who was responsible for suggesting the chapel idea to Mr. Bowman in 1923 and five years later in 1928 the idea materialized. The key has remained in Brother Wilson's possession all these years, and now he has tumed it over to the new proprietor of the Biltmore Hotel. Brother Wilson, who . is now 86 years old, also installed a chapel in the Franklin Chapter of Acacia. It is being used continually by Franklin Chapter men for meditation, pledging candidates, etc. , and Brother Joe expresses the hope that the day will not be far distant when similar chapels will be installed in Acacia houses as well as in the homes of all fraternities . G.N.
Brother Nitzsche, of Franklin Chapter, Is Again Honored The 1952 Annual Award of the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society was presented to Dr. George E. Nitzsche at its annual meeting held in Philadelphia on May 9, 1952. The Award is a beautifully engrossed citation signed by all the officers and directors of the Society. The Society has done much during the past seventeen years in cultural pursuits and has published sixteen volumes of original material. Another Acacian, the late Dr. Edwin M. Fogel, a charter member of the Franklin Chapter, was the first T reasurer of the Society and was also the first recipient of the Annual Award. According to "Who's Who," Brother Nitzsche, who is now in his 79th year, has been the recipient of many citations, honors, medals, etc. , including several from foreign governments.
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90 T o Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Hook, Iowa S tate, a son Mark Ray, May 10, 1952. To Mr. and Mr s. Stuart Churchill, Michigan, a daughter Diana Gail, May 12, 1952. To Mr . and Mrs. Fred Vest, Missouri, twin sons Thomas Paul and David Allan, May 4, 1952. To Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masters, Ohio, a daughter Beth Louise, April 30, 1952. To Mr. and Mr s. Rex Warner, USC, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Johnson, Washington, a daughter Colleen Yvonne, April 13, 1952.
B. E. ANDERSON
Richards and Guthrie Take Over Bernie Anderson's Washington Chapter Stepping out of the limelight but certainly not out of the hearts of Washington actives and alumni is one of Acacia's har dest wor king and most conscientious alumni, Ber nard E. Anderson. For over six years Bernie has served as chapter adviser at Washington, during which time he has seen the house built from a membership of two¡ actives and one pledge to over fifty strong. The chapter has also improved financially and physically under Bernie's capable gu idance. Among the most impor tant house impr ovements to come dur ing B ernie's ter m of office have been the building of the recreation and chapter r oom and the reor ganization of the h ousemanager and treasurer jobs. Constantly stressing the impor tance of a strong, functioning alumni association, Bernie has also done much to better the active-alumni r elations of today. Taking over the adviser position from Bernie is Steve Richards, ' 50, and his assistan t Gen e Guthr ie, '50. P roving themselves well qualified for this position in their year s of active status (both men served as Venerable Dean and in n umerous other chapter offices ) there is little doubt that both Steve and Gene will do a fir strate job of gu iding the chapter down the road to success.
BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schurmier Evansrville, a dau ghter, Rhonda Gail May 1952. To Mr. and Mrs. J ohn Gr ubb, Iowa State, a son Gary J ohn, March 24, 1952.
MARRIAGES Tom Donaldson, Colorado, to Miss Barbara Blunt. Kenneth Kleinholz, Colorado , to Miss Frances Giffor d . Earl F . Ginter, Cornell, to Miss Evelyn Glasier, June 1, 1952. Charles Clayton, Evansville, to Miss Dorothy Ann Wahl, July 12, 1952. Donald Morrow, Evan sville, to Miss Pat Taylor of Princeton, Indiana, on June 10, 1952. Carl Anderson, Iowa State, to Miss Beverly Cartwright of Des Moines, Iowa, June 8, 1952. Hugo S. Bliss, Iowa State, to Miss Agnes Anderson of Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 1952. Charles Dingle, Iowa State, to Miss Beverly Ann Taylor, of Independence, Iowa, June 8, 1952. Mer vin D. Hague, Iowa State, to Miss Joan Bowman, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, June 18, 1952. Neil E. Prueitt, Iowa S tate, to Miss Francis Worth of Monr oe, Iowa, June 29, 1952. Richard James Bahls, Michigan, to Miss Alice Elizabeth Scott, of Detr oit, Michigan. Leo F . Buckley, Missou ri, to Miss P a tricia Ann Hull, June 21, 1952, in Niles, Michigan. John Edward R oberts, Missouri, to Miss Joann Newcomb, June 8, 1952, in Elmw ood, Ill. Er nest S. Tur ner, Missouri, to Miss Marilyn Emma Meise, June 1, 1952, in Washington, Mo. Gene Cain, Ohio, to Miss Patricia Blount, April 6, 1952, in B yesville, Ohio. Rusty Thomas, Ohio, to Miss Janet B ish op , April 19, 1952, in Massillon, Ohio. R eid Zerbach, Ohio, to Miss Kathleen Bell, June 8, 1952, in Lancaster, Ohio. William Walbert, USC, to Miss Connie West, June 14, 1952, Monrovia, California.
Charles Connett, UCLA, to Miss Meredith Olsen, June 21, 1952, at Huntington Park, California. Rollin Cutts, Washington, to Miss Nena Herman, June 15, 1952 in Seattle, Washington. Dick Humphrey, Wash i ngton, to Miss Vivian Rowley, June 14, 1952, in Seattle, Washington. Larry Wells, Washington, to Miss Pat Pattison, June 22, 1952, in Seattle, Washington.
Representative Reid Murray, Wisconsin, Died April 29 Acacia lost another member of its congressional delegation last April 29 when Representative Reid F. Murray, Wisconsin, died in Bethesda naval hospital at the age of 64. He was serving his seventh term in Congress as a representative of Wisconsin's seventh district. He had been the ranking republican member of the House Committee on Agriculture. Before his election to Congress, he was agriculture agent fo r the- Bank of Oshkosh. Prior to that he held a similar position for the Northern Pacific Railway Company and had been county agent in Winnebago county. Surviving Brother Murray are his widow, two sons, and a daughter. A brother, Hugo, was also a member of the Wisconsin Chapter.
LAWRENCE TICE
Conclave Speaker As we go to press it is announced that the featur ed speaker at the Conclave banquet on September 2 will be Lawr ence Tice, W isconsin, who heads the Inter national Correspondence Schools. B r other Tice is a fo rmer Vener able Dean of his chapter and a nationally known leader in the fields of education, publishing, and public r elations.
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"Toast to Our Brother"
Did you ever see a statue get off his pedestal to check his inscription? Chances are unlikely unless you have seen the recently completed color motion picture "Toast To Our Brother." This is a 16 mm. twenty-five minute film in which a statue tells how he happened: how he came to college, wondered what fraternities were, and in the next few years how he found the answer to his question. Every value and attribute of fraternity membership is portrayed-from pledge duties to social training, from bull sessions to athletics, from classes and studies to fun making pranks; nothing is left out. In the words of a special reviewing committee of the National Interfraternity Conference, Toast To Our Brother "is an accurate portrayal of fraternity life and its many advantages." This statement of success is heart warming to the mimy fraternity men who took part in producing the film. Tom Graeff, a senior at UCLA, was the instigator of the project. As a major in motion pictures he took advantage of his specialized training to compete with the commercial producers and tum out a high quality product. Together with other technicians the script was prepared, equipment was assembled, and actors were called together. Fraternity and sorority chapters offered full cooperation by making their houses and members available for production. The quality of the musical score, dialogue, and special effects bring the film close
newsletters, and sometimes freshman assemblies have sufficed to tell the story to the new student. Toast To Our Brother goes a step further in demonstrating in a most convincing w ay the need for careful consideration on the part of the student overlooking the part fraternity plays in .the well rounded college education. When prints of the film are in the hands of organizations across the country where they may be made available for showings to high school seniors, college freshmen, civic organizations, and the general publiconly then can the far reaching purposes of the film be realized. And along with the great good it can do, the film serves also as top entertainment for the alumni. Prize memories of the men who can look back on their college days are stimulated by the fraternity story. The alumnus sees himself in the picture and recalls the "good old days" that are existing now for hundr eds of thousands of men taking part in fr aternity life.
to being a product of Hollywood Information concer ning sales and studios. In order to add a great deal of rental prints is available fr om the pr opunch, Joe E. Brown was invited and ducer, Tom Graeff at 412 Goldenrod, graciously consented to take a speak- Corona del Mar, California. ing part on behalf of the fraternity system. His lines are slanted especially towards the graduating high school senior and the college freshman. Within these groups as well as among the general public the film accomplishes the most good. It was the obvious need for a good fraternity promotional film that prompted producer Tom Graeff to choose his film subject. Hollywood has released several films dealing with fraternity life but in each case ther e has been the tendency to distort, to tell only a one-sided story and leave the audience wondering-often with a bad taste in the mouth. Toast To Our Brother succeeds in telling the whole story in a humorous, realistic, and entertaining way. In these days with a highly tense world situation many college freshmen who know little about fraternities are apt to overlook them in an effort to concentrate on some other aspect of the college Evansville's Sweetheart career. Now more than ever it is the "Sweethear t of Acacia" at Evansjob of the fraternity to make the truth known-to demonstrate the ville is Miss Deloris Antey who was great importance of the fraternity on chosen by a secret committee of t h ree the campus-and the tremendous job actives and four alumni. As chapter the system undertakes in developing sweetheart she reigned over t he anand training worthwhile citizens con- nual Orchid Dance, but in t he above scious of their obligations of working picture she is carry ing the t r aditional harmoniously together. bouquet of roses while receiving the In the past rush booklets, fraternity sweetheart's ser enade.
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Founders Day (Contiwued from page 84)
tary Walter Dahl represented the national organization. GALE R. WHITACRE
Washington Over 70 alumni and active members of the chapter assembled on May 10 in the chapter recreation room. Master of Ceremonies Gene Guthrie led the fracas which found Clarence Seeliger, '37, speaking for the 1930-40 period, and Bill Burdue, '52, for the 1946-52 era. Mark Andrews, junior accounting major, proved to one and all that he had true forensic ability when he was awarded the coveted Bullus Texanus award. Alumni from as far east as ¡st. Paul, Minnesota, and as far south as Los Angeles, California, attended the banquet. GRANT ANGLE
Michigan
charter members, was an unexpected guest from his home in Detroit, MichiDoNALD W. MESSER gan.
Oklahoma A & M The active and alumni members celebrated Founders Day with a banquet on May 18. Following the banquet Brother Norman Shutler, who was initiated in 1933, spoke a few words. The alumni association then held a meeting at the chapter house. JACK LOTHERS, JR.
Oklahoma The Oklahoma Chapter had their Founders Day the last of April at the swanky Union dining room. The alumni association had its annual meeting following the dinner, and John Paynter was elected president for the next year. We are planning to burn the mortgage on the house during the coming year; it could be done now ~xcept that some remodeling of the upper floors is being planned.
Kansas
Founders Sink and Malcolm were among the forty alumni who responded to the call of the Michigan Chapter. The day started with a softball competition between the actives and alumni and less strenous bull sessions in the chapter house. At the dinner a progress report was given by Venerable Dean Merrill and Founder Charles A. Sink talked on the history and growth of Acacia during the 48 years of its existence. The day was concluded with a joint active-alumni chapter meeting. STANLEY WYNN
About twenty-five alumni were present at the chapter house in Lawrence on May 18th to enjoy the delicious meal and the program. Among those in attendance was Dr. Noble P. Sherwood who is the retiring head of the department of bacteriology at the University of Kansas. Officers were elected at the business meeting which followed, and Max Fessler and Fred Stubeck were renamed chapter adviser and financial adviser. EDwARD TAYLOR
Franklin
Chicagoland
Franklin Chapter held its annual Founders Day banquet in the livirig room of the chapter house on May 16. Thirty-five actives and alumni enjoyed turkey and strawberry short cake, and spent the remainder of the evening recounting the past year. Among the guests was Joseph Wilson who was national president of Acaci~ from 1908-1910. Highlight of the evening was the ~resentation of a leather covered cigar hghter and matching ash tray to Brother William R. Hockenberry, Franklin's financial adviser, in recognition of the many services he has rendered the chapter. GERALD H. GILBERT
More than 80 Acacians from the Chicago area appeared at the dining room of the Chicago Bar Association on May 9 to greet old roommates, enjoy a good dinner, and celebrate Founders Day. In the absence of Senator Francis Case who was held in Washington by the steel crisis, National Vice-President Marty Delbrouck hopped a plane and arrived in time to give us some words of wisdom about the activities of the Fraternity. The Northwestern Chapter were, as usual, the guests of the association and reciprocated with song.
Iowa State The Iowa State Chapter held its annual Founders Day dinner on May 18 at the chapter house. Several recent graduates and older alumni attended. An enjoyable evening was spent hearing of some of the early activities of the chapter. Matthew 0 Crawford, ' 09, one of the chapter'~
Conclave Plans (Continued from page 83)
pated that this will occupy the entire day. If the committees have done their jobs, all legislative material should be ~leaned up and the Wednesday mornmg session will be needed only for the final reports of the resolutions and nominations committees, the report of the budget committee, and the elec-
tion and installation of the new officers. However, lt is intended that all day Wednesday be reserved in case there should be sufficient legislation to require it; there will be no limitations on debate and discussion other than those imposed by the Conclave itself. Tuesday evening will be the occasion for the traditional Conclave banquet which will be held in the Lake Shore Athletic Club, just a couple of blocks north of Abbott Hall. This is the time for the presentation of awards, an oration by a distinguished speaker, and such other events as will develop. This banquet is usually the high point of the Conclave and efforts are being made to obtain a large tumout of Chicago area Acacians to join with the delegates. Ladies are of course welcomed at this dinner. Mrs. Edith May, manager of the national headquarters office, says she will welcome a visit to the office by any delegates or visitors who can squeeze in a couple hours after the Conclave for the beautiful drive out to suburban Evanston. During the Conclave, however, the office will be closed since the entire headquarters staff will be on hand to assist with the many details of the arrangements. Dear Brothers: In regard to Brother Carmichael's suggestion that Acacia select a Manof-the-Year, I would like to nominate R. C. Bradley, who has been so influential and helpful in sustaining support for the Comell Chapter and in founding the New Hampshire Chapter of Acacia. I suggest we adopt the plan. ¡ Sincerely yours, ARTHUR R. HEUSER Cornell
Michigan Pledge Killed In Auto Accident William P. Snowball, a pledge of the . Michigan Chapter, was killed over tlie Fourth of July weekend when his car rammed a tree near Fenton, Michigan. Police said that he had apparently fallen asleep at ~he wheel while driving alone early m the morning. The car traveled about 120 feet off the highway before it crashed headon into a large tree. He was pronounced dead of head injuries on arrival at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan. . Snowball, who lived in Flint, reglstered as a junior at Michigan in September, where he pledged the Michigan Chapter. He previously had attended Flint Junior College at Flint.
Among Acacia's Chapters Arkansas
California
New pledges for the spring semester Finals are here and soon the brethren include Franklin Harrison, Jack Young, will be heading home for the summer. Charles Glasgow, James L. Crawford, Added to the pledge class in mid-semesOllie L . Blan, Robert S. Holcombe, Ed- ter was Paul Caster. At the present win R. Maxson, Noel Hobson, and time, we are concentrating on an intensified rushing program Charles Crawford. Elections were held several weeks ago As the highlight of the spring social and resulted in many close contests. The season, the Arkansas Chapter of Acacia final outcome found Jim Nicholson being presented its annual Shipwreck Ball, elected to the office of Venerable Dean· March 29, at the Uark Bowl. A colorful Ted Colliau, Senior Dean; Dave Ham: combination of aquatic decorations and mond, Secretary ; Ted Nelson, Treasurer; guests costumed "as they were the moand Dick Lawyer, House Manager. With ment the ship went down" helped make such capable leadership for 1952-1953, this annual occasion the most successful we are certain of continuing our presof all. A Mother's Day tea honoring the ent high position among the fraternities Mothers and Wives Club was held in on the Cal campus. the chapter house May 11, and a gratiWe concluded our social activities fying number of faculty members and with a very successful dance held at I;a other guests honored the female mem- Honda Bowl. This brought to a close bers of Acacia members' families. When a semester of excellent social functions Arkansas observed its annual spring arranged by our Junior Dean, Jim Kidjubilee, " Gaebale," Acacia entered com- der. Other social functions included a petition in both the soap box derby and stupendous formal and three fine exon the midway, where our booth, "Moun- changes. tain Justice," provoked many favorable Several boys have been making names comments. Climaxing the year's social for themselves and spreading the repuseason, we held our first Senior Ban- tation of the Acacia Fraternity on our quet, of· which we hope there will be campus. Jack Keane was recipient of the many more in years to come. The ban- Johnson award, for being the outstandquet, honoring our graduating seniors, ing industrial forester in the School of was held in the chapter house. We cer- Forestry. Al Sampson continues to hold tainly hate to lose these men, but we down number three oar in the California are also pleased that they will now be- crew. He leaves next week for the East come affiliated with our alumni. They Coast where the crew will compete in are: Harry E. Buckley, John M. Cooper, the Olympic games crew trials. Ned Charles William Cooper, Charles W. Shaw and Al Hawkins won awards in Stewart, Thomas B. Maclin, and Thomas the R.O.T.C. department. Ned was Walters. chosen the outstanding Senior in the Harry Buckley was voted outstanding Ordinance Corps and AI was selected senior for the year by the initiate body. the outstanding Junior in the QuarterHarry, a charter member of the Arkan- master Corps. Dick Evans is doing very sas Chapter, was fraternity secretary well in the N.R.O.T.C . Although only a for the past one and one-half years Sophomore, he has reached the rank of and was Senior Dean for this semester. Ensign and is leader of the crack N.R. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, O.T .C. drill team. Dave Hammond was Sigma Delta Pi, Art Guild, and the Uni- the winner of the "Mr. Formal" contest, versity Theatre ; during his university recently held on the California campus. career he was awarded three scholar- For his victory Dave was rewarded ships for outstanding work in his major with a dinner jacket, while the house, for being his sponsor, received beer field, Art. The chapter is very proud of Joe mugs. Our boys were very active in intraGoble, Tom Richardson, Bill Cooper, Harry Buckley, and Olie Blan, team- mural sports again this semester and mates who won the Intramural Cham- all the teams gave very good accounts pionship Debate Trophy for this year. of themselves. Our baseball, horseshoe The beautiful trophy now adorns our and tennis teams advanced to the final rounds before being eliminated. Ed Wilmantelpiece. We are extremely sorry to lose our kins was the winner of the high jump housemother, Mrs. J. M. White, who has event in the intramural track meet. As spring arrives Cupid becomes more helped us in so many ways during our first year as a chartered fraternity; but active. His attack resulted in seven men we are looking forward to visiting with falling victims and becoming pinned or her next year, for she has rejoined her engaged. The bridge players are complaining that too many of the boys are sorority, Chi Omega, as housemother. The house will remain open during having dates which makes it difficult to the summer, since several members plan get up a bridge game during any time of the day or night. to attend summer school classes. DoN CAMPBELL DoN LoVELL
• • • Cincinnati
Spring formal! Ha! But the week was a typical spring week with the sun beaming down and the temperature in the upper seventies. People were running around everywhere calling florists, dates, cleaners and then there were the committees-always the committees-the decorating, refreshment and entertainment committees. The buildup was on its way as the hour approached. Friday night, the night before, and then it started . The temperature hovered a little and then plummeted while the clouds took on their devastating form. Cold rain always makes a spring formal so cozy, especially when that formal is held at a country club, in this case Summit Hill's Country Club. Naturally the search for the much disputed nineteenth hole had to be postponed because of wet ground (s). Inside the music was activating while urged on by fluid and even the dullest were at their best. One of our illustrious alumni, George Patterson, was presented a mug by the chapter in token of his continual assistance and guidance. There was no date on the mug since it seems he will never leave. Now that didn't sound right and since I say that it didn't the conclu sion can be drawn that we hope he will not consider the mug as a period to his activities. The second annual Ohio State Day was held at Columbus, Ohio, a few weeks ago and the participation was excellent. Members from Miami, Ohio U ., Cincinnati and Ohio State battled for the coveted baseball trophy which Ohio U. captured the previous year and by some quirk of fate Miami managed to win it this year. There followed a meeting of the various brain trusts of the chapters and Walt Dahl, who discussed the future year and possibilities of statewide rushing. Chairmen were appointed for different districts. The games were held at a park loaned us for the day by the Women's Christian Temperance League. The logical place for the affair next year would of course be Cincy but the Miami men are in such sad state that we generously awarded them the pleasure. Big plans are on the horizon. New furniture, bigger and better pledges and good days at the Conclave where we will see you all. We set a record h ere at U. C. this last term, too. For the first time in the history of this chapter we were below the men's average. Seriously, this is not so good as the purpose of our being here is to get an education and we all realize that it is a black mark on our record which we intend to rectify immediately. The social aspect of our education is of course important but without scholarship it is an empty victory.
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94 The summer is at hand and vacations are planned. I know that all of you will take my advice and spend the greater part of your free time reviewing for the next school year but please don't do it to the extent that you have no time for relaxation and exercise. I suppose we will be hearing from you next fall providing you're not in uniform. Remember, you're too vital for active duty! GALER. WmTACRE
Colorado Colorado Chapter's spring term was marked by such varied undertakings as Colorado U. Days, Rocky Mountain chapters function, and the annual spring formal. Although we didn't win any championships, Colorado Chapter did very well in the C. U. Days weekend. We captured third place with our float and we made the finals in songfest. During this hectic weekend we had two grudge fights. On Thursday we had a water fight with Regent Hall, a girls' dormitory. The object was to see who could get the opponents the wettest. Early Friday we had a pudding feeding contest with the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Bob Baird and his partner ¡were proclaimed winners. On May 12, the Acacia Chapters from Denver, Wyoming, Colorado A. & M., and Colorado met in Boulder for a Rocky Mountain Chapters function. This was the first of what is hoped to be an annual affair. The main activity was a softball game between Colorado Chapter and the other three chapters. Along with this there were several chug-a-lug contests which helped fill the program. To finish off the afternoon of fun was a picnic supper provided by Colorado Chapter. "Under the Sea," our annual spring formal, was another grand success. The dance was held May 17 at the chapter house. Richard Alborn and Ray Garrett had charge of the affair. The house was decorated as the bottom of the sea with mermaids and treasure chests helping the appearance. The downstairs was decorated in the form of the captain's lounge. Chaperons were Mother Glynn and Mr. and Mrs. Hanna. Election of officers found the chairs being filled by very capable men. Bob Baird was elected Venerable Dean, Bill Cox is the new Senior Dean, while John Weinhardt replaces Tom Donaldson as Junior Dean. Bob Treasure is the new secretary. Jack Lunsford was elected to fill the office of house manager, and Ken Wilson is the new Treasurer. Colonel John A. Lunsford was unanimously reelected as chapter adviser. New pledges are Wayne Hansen, Lynn Hammond, Bill Eager, Ralph Downing, Edward Belt and Don Whistler. With graduation over, Colorado Chapter has lost many outstanding men. '!'hese men have long been a mainstay m the chapter, and it is with deep re-
gret that we see them leave. Steve Achtenhagen, Jack Angevine, Larry Arterburn, Don Bauder, Don Dawson, Carl Duncan, Gerald Dungan, Roy Garrett, Lysle Gust, Ken Hansen, Roger Heath, Ellis Hillmar, Ken Kleinholz, James Maxwell, Jim Murray, Bill Norris, John Peasley, Arthur Ravicz, ~ob Musil, Warren Tolman, and Larry Tripp are the graduating seniors. On Sunday, April 20, Colorado Chapter paid tribute to its Mothers groups with a tea held in their honor. Approximately 175 guests attended including several members of the University faculty, several deans of the colleges at the University, and President and Mrs. Robert L. Stearns. In the receiving line were Mother Glynn, Bob Baird, Bill Cox, and John W einhardt. Assisting with the reception were Colonel and Mrs. John A. L unsford. Interest in intramurals ran high this spring. Colorado Chapter placed seventh in the intramural track meet. The ten man squad was composed of Bob Baird, Dick Collins, Dick Gentry, Lysle Gust, Don Heath, Ken Kleinholz, Dick Myers, Mickey O'Connell, Ronnie Sanders, and Warren Tolman. Lysle Gust coached the softball team through a relatively successful season. The lack of pitching strength proved to be our main weak spot. With this issue another successful year has come to an end at Colorado. The prospects for next year look great and we feel that Colorado Chapter will be reaching for new successes next year. RALPH M. Ross
enticing sisters who posed as the prize from a crackerjack box. Still in the carnival vein, we built a strength-tester where all the partied-out Cornellians could try their luck. On the more serious side of the ledger was Parents' Weekend where we opened the house to a raft of chattering people. Saturday night was a party; Sunday afternoon, a faculty tea; in between were large-scale meals and time for the folks to look around Cornell and Ithaca. A week later Acacia played host to nine high-school boys for Subfrosh Weekend, giving them a chance to get to know Cornell before they come to college, and letting us look over prospective Acacians. Several public shows gave the House a few minutes of the limelight during the term. A great little skit at the Student Union's fraternity night started the series with a little detective drama, "Rad Bunyan, the Foot Man." Symons directed a fifteen minute variety show which went on the radio with some astute assistance from WVBRman Lawrence. The troupers went on to do a show for the Ithaca Masonic Lodg¡e at the annual Masonic smoker. Brothers Scism, Schonenburg, Brink, Hayner, Hower, Cipperly, Hoyt, and Buck graduate this term; and all but Hayner, who has served already, will go right to the armed forces. Another half dozen actives will be amusing themselves with ROTC summer camps and cruises. Uncle Joe is making us all feel a little uncomfortable .... Good luck.... DOUGLAS MciLROY
Evansville Cornell May brought the stock car fans ou t into the open, ec~ipsing our spring-term bridge craze with trips to the races, new dual mufflers on Gordon's F ord, and plenty of hot air between the Ford and Chrysler factions. To add confusion, the motorcycle interests-Hayt and Williams -collected a good bit of support. For those of us who are merely kibitzers in the motor business, there are lots of other distractions: "Japes for coffee?" "Anybody for golf?" "Picnic. Get a date! " No, the place isn't quite a country club. There's the ChernE's lab report night, a weekly stay-awake marathon. Some of the troops have managed to get pretty wrapped up in studies at finals time. A few more have made a real business of amour. Earl Ginter has finally reached the altar, and Spring Weekend touched . off three pinnings. Acacia held a thirty-one couple houseparty over Spring Weekend. It included a "Midnight in Paris" party-required costume: berets and fetching garters. There were the circus theme formal in the drill hall, plenty of shows and ball games, and reportedly a few submarine races. We teamed up with AOPi to enter a float in the "Circus Parade"- a h uge clown fondling one of AOPi's more
Miss Deloris Antey of Evansville was selected as "Sweetheart" of our chapter for 1952. She follows Miss Joan Galster who was chosen last year. Selection of Miss Antey was made by a secret committee consisting of three actives and four alumni. The traditional bouquet of roses was given to this charming young lady followed by a sweetheart serenade. The annual Orchid Dance over which she reigned was held in the Shrine Mosque overlooking the Ohio River. The traditional black and old gold decorations lent atmosphere and served as a fitting backdrop for the event. Art Ingle's p opular dance band was on hand to furnish the music. All of our active membership, many alumni, Dr. and Mrs. Norman 0. Long (faculty adviser), and Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Donald E. Cluxton (professor of air science and tactics) attended the dance. The whole affair was smoothly coordinated by Junior Dean Robert Haug and his committee. In recent elections the Board of Directors of the building fund met and elected officers for the coming year. Mr. Kenneth Schurmier '50 was chosen to fill the president's position. On May 21 Lieutenant Colonel Donald E. Cluxton, commanding officer of the A.F.R.O.T.C . unit on campus, attended our weekly dinner meeting. The Colonel, who is a Master Mason, de-
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livered an informal talk which was well received by the active body. Our chapter is happy to welcome back Venerable Dean Frank Swallow who was forced to drop his studies to undergo eye surgery from wounds he received in Korea while with the Marine Corps. His position was very capably filled by Charles Fredrick Tismar, Senior Dean. We were deeply sorry to hear of the death of Mr. R. W . Maxedon. He was a Shriner and a true friend of Acacia who helped greatly in the initial plans for founding a chapter at Evansville. Brother Thomas C . Carter was appointed to head a committee to paint and repair the house. Work has recently commenced on this project and we are looking forward to a spic and span house in the fall. ALFRED
E.
COLVIN
Franklin Approaching the end of the 1951-1952 season, Franklin Chapter has compiled a record which will long be remembered by the actives and alumni. While the brotherhood has brought glory to Acacia by winning highest honors in both scholastic and extracurricular activities in the earlier months of the year, it has continued its excellent work right up to the close of school. On May 23 Franklin Chapter added another prize to its long list of scholastic achievements. At the Ivy Day Exercises we were awarded a plaque by Pi Gamma Mu, national social science fraternity, for showing the most improvement scholastically during the year 19511952. Previously in February 1952 we had been awarded the Sigma Chi Foundation award also for showing the greatest scholastic improvement among the fraternities at Pennsylvania. Our chapter also continued its work in human service by contributing twenty dollars to the Joseph Mander Fund, which was inaugurated by Philadelphia Inquirer Charities, Inc. Joseph Mander, a father of four children, lost his life while attempting to save a boy who was drowning in the Schuykill River. His death left his family destitute, and Franklin Chapter joined thousands of Philadelphians in paying tribute to his heroism by helping his family recover from their loss. Since May 10 two new men are wearing the jewelled triangle. They are Bernard Cross, Richmond, Virginia, and Herold Enders, Gratz, Pennsylvania. Two men are also undergoing pledge training. They are Siegfred Kagawa, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Donald Graf of Glassboro, New Jersey. Fifteen lovely girls from Temple University's Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority danced with the brothers of Franklin Chapter at an April Fools' Day dessert dance. Brothers John Marian and John Bechtel brought the young ladies to the house to find delicious chocolate sundaes, pretzels, and potato chips awaiting
them. Dancing and singing Alpha Sig sorority songs occupied the rest of this delightful evening. On May 3 Franklin Chapter traveled to Hershey Ball Park to meet Penn State Chapter in a roaring batting duel which resulted in a 12-9 victory for State. Coached by Garrulous George Peterson (an old-time star himself), the Franklins unleashed a barrage of hits to lead State 7-3 at the end of three inninas Weakened by a multitude of errors a~d a broadside of multi-base hits by Penn State, Franklin finally succumbed to the Nittany Acacians. After the game everybody ate like wolves at a nearby grove. Top hit of the evening was a giant pot of barbecue, brought by Penn State, which was gobbled in a few seconds. We hope Penn State will send us the recipe or the cook who made it. On May 10 we held our annual Spring Formal. Before the dance we enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner prepared by our cook, Rachel. For the rest of the evening the brothers danced with their dates in Franklin's beautiful French period living room which had been decorated under the able direction of Social Chairman Lee Jones. The final event of the season was a hay ride on May 24. We've had an exciting year, and as we pack our bags to leave for summer vacations and summer jobs, we're eagerly looking forward to next year for a chance to break our scholastic record and to bring new men to the halls of Acacia. May you all enjoy that sorely needed vacation, and we'll be looking for you next fall! GERALD H. GILBERT
Illinois Since the last issue of the TRIAD, the Illinois Chapter has been one of great activity. On the social side, the annual "Feud Dance" with Alpha Kappa Lambda was a big success. The "Tug-of-War" .:was won by the opposition this year but plans are being made for a spectacular effort next year. The Spring Carnival weekend was one of hard work and great effort but it was very satisfying in that Acacia won second place with the most novel entry of quite a few years. Our entry was named "Sink-a-Ship" and quite a few people "won their wings" by doing so. Our Spring Formal was held on May lOth and it proved to be a gigantic weekend indeed. The night before was the setting for a "stag" and spirits rose and worries vanished. A Formal Dinner was held before the dance at the Inman Hotel and everyone overfilled themselves on filet mignon but enjoyed every swallow. The theme of the dance "Sous La Mer" or "Under the Sea" was evidenced by the awe-inspiring decorations under the direction of Brother Chuck Covey. The dance itself was in the romantic setting of soft music and the Acacians' now famous "black-lighting" system. The
dance was unusual in that the girls stayed overnight in the Main House while the Acacians stayed in the Annex. Brother Jerry Chalcraft's guidance on many (definitely) nights of song practice was climaxed by a serenade to the girls. Many plots were hatched on the subject of "raiding" the Main House but none of them materialized . Just as well ¡. . . perhaps? All in all, it has been a very gratifying year. Acacia has been in the limelight by being tied for first place in Homecoming Decorations, a Dad's Day of great success, second place in Spring Carnival, and a memorable Mom's weekend. The first floor of the Main House is to be completely redecorated this summer. So if you are curious as to what is being done down at illinois, drop in and see us for the "Welcome Mat" is always there at "501." RoLF A. CEDERWALL
Iowa Current pledges of Iowa Acacia are Ed Carlson and Rog Pearson. Another election of new officers has been held, and AI Thomas has been elected Venerable Dean for the 1952-53 school year. Bob Wagget who will be leaving in January of 1953, was given the office of Senior Dean until that date. Dave Koerner was elected Junior D ean. Hal Schirnmelpfennig was given the important position of Rush Chairman, and other offices remained as before the second election was held. The annual Sweetheart Formal was held on April 25 in the River Room of the Iowa Memorial Union. Lovely Holly Saar was elected "Sweetheart of Iowa Acacia," and Betty Russell and Jo Nodland were attendants. More than twenty couples danced to the music of Leo Cortimiglia in the first formal dance given by the re-activated chapter of Iowa Acacia. Our chapter is especially proud of its former Senior Dean Don Wallace, who has now been selected as Editor-in-Chief of the 1953 Hawkeye, which is one of the most important posts on campus. Tom Brown has been elected to Omicron Delta Kappa, honorary men's leadership fraternity. On the medical side, Ron Lechelt has been admitted to medical school and Dick Colson to dental school. Stan Sloan was the only senior active who graduated this June. In intramurals, Acacia's flashy tennis tea.'11., Larry Haubrock and Hank Fredrickson, made it to the semi-finals before being beaten by Sigma Chi, who went on to win the all-university championship. In softball, Iowa Acacia has begun a yearly game with Chi Omega sorority. The first game was an exciting duel which was close right down to the final inning. Chivalry forbids my reporting the winner, however. ToM BROWN
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Iowa State New pledges since winter are George Kreps, Burt Fellows, Charles Rice, Lynn Glenny and John Mulder. Within a week after this article is written we will be finished with final tests and be on our way to summer jobs. A few will return to summer school. Five graduating seniors will bid farewell to the group. They are Hugo Bliss, Ken Johnson, Dale Weber, Don Gellhorn 路 and Jim Hogfeldt. They have been a grea't asset to Acacia and we all wish them luck in the future. Two more men are proud wearers of the jeweled triangle. They are John Burnstrom and George Robinson. They were initiated in April and have taken their place among the actives. Acacia adopted an oriental theme for its Spring Formal. We decorated the 40 and 8 Chateau with Chinese lanterns and dragons. The girls wore orchids and were presented with oriental fans as favors. Other events on the social calendar were several picnic exchanges and a breakfast exchange with the ADPi sorority. Acacia's intramural softball team fought hard for the class crown but was eliminated in the semi-finals. We lost in two extra innings when a double play with the bases loaded erased our bid for the championship. The entire returning team hopes for another winning season next year. Veishea this year found us in allnight sessions building a huge red paper mache crown. The crown was路 placed on a royal blue pillow, and although it was not a winner we have received many favorable comments about it. Frank Mendell, who has been our chapter adviser for many years, is moving to Des Moines. It is with regret we announce his resignation. Dr. Darrel Metcalf has been elected to succeed him. On May 18 we held our annual Founders Day dinne r. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the recent graduates as well as some of the "old timers." Mathew 0 . Crawford, 1909, one of our charter members, was one of our guests. Although he is now living in Detroit, he has managed to visit the chapter several times since his graduation. We enjoyed listening to路 the many tales of the chapter in its first days and we hope he can return more often. Bob Livin has been elected Senior Steward, Vern Hohenboken Intramural Chairman, and John Burnstrom Sentinel. They are taking over the jobs left by Bob Young and Merv Hague who are getting married this summer. Activity minded Bill Colville was initiated into Cardinal Key, men's senior service honorary this spring. Bill is also president of the Ag Council and Alpha Zeta. Other brothers active on campus are Marc Merriman and Ralph Speer, recent initiates in Scabbard and Blade, and George Robinson in Phi Mu Alpha. Ralph is also secretary of Engineering Council. DoNALD W. MEssER
Kansas
guson. Sam is well known around the hill as bass in the Acacia quartet and official, or perhaps unofficial, master of ceremonies of that group. Wes Santee is the Big Seven indoor and outdoor mile champion and at the moment of this writing is headed for the coast track meets where he hopes to qualify for the United States Olympic team and the tour to Finland and Europe. Wes is a much travelled boy having spent last summer in Japan. Dick Lindstrom comes from a long line of Acacians. Dick's brother Bill, is Senior Dean of the Kansas Chapter and his father, an uncle, a cousin and perhaps more have been members of the Kansas Chapter. Dick and Bill have become rather famous as "Jimmy Lindstrom's big brothers." Royce Ferguson is always eager to do things that will result in fun for all concerned, and spent a great deal of his time studying this semester in order that he might be able to proudly wear the "jeweled triangle." Congratulations to the four who have joined the ranks of Kansas Acadians. I feel that we cannot close this without mentioning those who walked down the hill this spring and who leave us for the outside world. They are outstanding senior, Sam Willcoxon, electrical engineering; Gene Stucker, chem. engineering; Larry Baldwin, pol. sci.; Clinton Carrier, business; Bill Maben, zoology; Chuck Tice, pharmacy; Lynn Osborn, speech; Sam Wilson, business; Alan Sandford, interior design; John Pattinson, advertising; Bill Schell, architecture; Paul Fotopoulos, pol. sci. ; and Bill Thorne, chemistry. I hope I have not slighted anyone and I say good luck to all of you. Enw ARD TAYLOR
This spring has been a busy one for the Kansas Chapter in more ways than this writer can remember at this late date. However, I will attempt to hit some of the highlights around Lawrence. The early part of March saw many a yawning student around the house as nearly everyone stayed up far into the night to root the KU basketball championship team through the finals. It was along about this time that a large banner reading, "On to Helsinki" was raised on the third floor and lighted by spot lights. It showed that the possibilities of house decorations for homecoming will be far better than at 1147 Tenn. A kickoff banquet to raise money for an addition to our house was held at the Wishbone in Kansas City, April 24, and a delicious fried chicken dinner was eaten by about 100 men. The NCAA championship game movies were shown, after which Rev. Hofmann from Wichita gave a very interesting speech. Our spring formal was held at the Country Club in Lawrence and a grand time was had by everyone. With invited guests and numerous returning alumni of recent years there were close to a hundred couples present. May 3 was the date of the annual Egyptian party which was held at the IOOF hall in downtown Lawrence. Although everyone always wonders what to wear to the Egyptian party many fine and colorful costumes are always around and this year was no exception. A large cardboard Sphinx occupied the center of the floor and heiroglyphics decorated the wall with entrance through a pyramid. Refreshments were served from "The Desert Miami Bar" and the music was furnished by our house "disc jockey," Herb Strunk, who had a great deal of difficulty satisPolitics get pretty exciting and downfying everyone at the same time. What was that familiar song, Herb? It was right fascinating around election years. Here at Miami, Les Politiques, the govcertainly played often enough. Sunday, May 11, was our annual ernment honorary, held a mock DemoMother's Day dinner and of course we cratic Convention (the parties alternate let a few fathers in, but the Mothers every four years) complete with Mike really got the attention. The dinner had DiSalle as keynote speaker, beaucoup路 to be held at the Eldridge Hotel due to committees, bands, and over a thousand the lack of space at the chapter house, wildly cheering delegates chosen from and, although the meal was enjoyable, student groups, dorms, and organizait would have been even more so if we tions. ACACIA and Alpha Chi Omega could have held it at the house. "The sorority were assigned the state <Yf Dean and Lou Show," which was pre- Tennessee. And, in spite of a nearly solid sented by pledges Dean Mohlstrom and south (and Vermont) for Russell, a Louie Buck, was thoroughly enjoyed by west for Kerr, a New York bulldozer everyone. . campaign for Harriman, and a nearly Crowded in here somewhere we man- successful move to "Draft Stevenson," aged to hold our first serenade, and "Tennessee's Estes Kefauver came although we don't like to brag there through victorl.ous with many thanks were many favorable comments which to hard-working Ed Watkins (ex VD), we happened to overhear in the next ACACIA'S chairman of the Tennessee few days. A picture was taken of us at delegation. the Sigma Kappa house but it wasn't Although this article to here must clear enough for printing. Muryl Laman seem pretty funny (with the conven" did a very fine job in singing the solo tions come and ' gone) one bit of polifor "One Alone." tics will still be the same next year. The weekend of May 30 and 31 saw Mark Witt was elected to the Student the initiation of four men at the chap- Faculty Council, the school's (more or ter house. They were Sam Wilson, W es less) governing body. Santee, Dick Lindstrom, and Royce FerOutstanding-and mild, too. Ken Me-
The Triad, Summer, 1952 Creary received various citations for his excellent work at the campus radio stations, WMUB and WRMU. Continuing the pot pouri, Bob Archer was chosen to be Steward of the boarding club next year. That wouldn't be too much in the way of news if it were not that next year will be our first. Sing ho, to the daring pioneers! Lost and Found D~artm ent : Summer Marriages Division: Oave Bell and Ann Ridenor ; Bob Crane and Joan MacWilliams ; Ed Eby and Maxine Doughman; Fred Frank and Holly Mohler; Jack Moser and Shirley Keats; Bill Shade and Billy Anstaett; Ray Strohminger and Joyce Cr,!lm. Miami went to All-Ohio Day, Some softball games to play, And shades of green and dear Aunt Sophie, We returned with the softball trophy. Our first Night on the Nile party was a big, clove-scented success. Everyone had a fine time including the dirty guy that stole our chariot (!) which had previously been hauled down Oxford's main street by costumed slaves at the publicity chain:nan's request.
97 a bullslinging trophy inscribed: "To Elmer Raab, B.S." Toward the end of the semester, quite a few of the brethren had honors bestowed upon them. Phi Kappa Phi, allcampus scholastic honorary, initiated Larry Sweet, Ray Tittle, and pledge John McKnight. Harry Lunn was tapped by Sphinx, junior men's honorary, and Bud Strout was tapped by the Mimes in honor of his acting and singing in the annual Michigan Union Opera. Harry Lunn will be our representative at this Summer's Conclave. STANLEY WYNN
Missouri Graduation, exams, softball, and marriage occupied the minds of most Missouri Acacians during the spring months.
Robert Etes, Charles Bobo, and Kenneth Dale were initiated in May. At a dinner for the new initiates, Chester Brewer, faculty member and former University athletic director, presented Bobo with a plaque and key in recognition of his choice as outstanding pledge of 1951-52. The chapter baseball team came up with the championship in its league, but lost out to Kappa Sigma, 5-3, in the quarterfinals of the all-fraternity playoffs. During April we all gathered with our dates at the Rollins farm for a "picnic" and later in the month we gave a pinning serenade for four feminine wearers of the jeweled triangle. The annual Orchid Ball formal dinnerdance at the Moon Valley Villa closed our social season. New officers for the 1952 fall semester are: Venerable Dean, Donald Goodson; Senior Dean, Charles Bobo ; Junior Dean,
BRUCE RONALD
Michigan Dave Dow, Bob Dildine, Phil Diamond, Jerry Freeman, and Roy Wetterholt have pledged Acacia this semester during Michigan's newly instituted open-pledging period. Our total pledge class for the Spring semester is now eighteen strong. Recent additions to house paraphernalia have included such luxuries as a television set, and an automatic toaster. We also have a new kitchen sink. Above all, we have the wonderful gift from our alumni of a rebuilt, two-story back porch which was formerly crumbling to ruins. Our social program was wrapped up with a most successful Spring formal dinner-dance which was based on an Old South theme, and included a serenade for the most recently pinned Acacia sweetheart. Of course, a multitude of informal parties of the picnic variety followed throughout the surrounding landscape of picturesque Ann Arbor. In May we had a short but enjoyable visit from Executive Secretary Roy C. Clark. On April first, we held a dinner in honor of a man who has been a daily visitor at the chapter house for twenty-four years, Elmer Raab, the postman. Elmer has not only brought our mail for twenty-four years, but has taken an active interest in the fraternity; he knows more alumni better than any of the active members because of his constant contact with the house. His daily visits are looked forward to, because he always stops and talks; about most anything. The general tenor of "Elmer Day" can perhaps be appreciaated through the accompanying picture of Larry Sweet presenting Elmer with
MICHIGAN Hero of "Elmer Day'' was, (right) the postman, who is here recemtng an award from Larry Sweet. Elmer Raab has delivered A.cacians' mail for twenty-four years and knows hundreds of alumni. Nine seniors graduated in June or August, and five members were married during the summer months. Leo F . Buckley, Ernest "Pete" Turner, and John Edward Robetts were married in June, and Lorin Cross and Roy Talbert were planning August weddings. Most of the boys did some heavy studying during exam week to help hold the active chapter's eighth place rating in scholarship gained during the first semester. New pledges of the chapter this spring include Bill Hallahan, Bob Burlin, Elwin Bush, George Wallace, Don Branham, and Bruce Wrinkle.
David Louis Beem; secretary, Kenneth Dale; treasurer, John Dana; sentinel, Robert Etes; TRIAD editor, Dean Hewitt. Dean Hewitt, a senior in the School of Journalism, was awarded the Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity, citation as the outstanding male graduate in the 1952 class of the University of Missouri J-School. Kaye Wendell Gooch was one of two Missouri ROTC graduates to receive an appointment to a regular army commission, and Charles Bobo was recently appointed chairman of the publicity committee of the Student Governing Association. DEAN HEWITI
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New Hampshire The Spring Semester has been a busy one for the New Hampshire Chapter. A "Night With The Goul Family" won the annual Stunt Night. This was our first big cup and it was a great morale booster. Our next first was the Interhouse Plays contest. "Minnie Fields," directed by Ray Matheson, brought us top honors. Also Sherm Wright won the best actor award and Sam Matson the best supporting award. Many people on their way past the house stopped, looked and wondered as the chicken wire form took shape. It was our Junior Prom Float in the form of a seal. Our nomination for Queen, Barbie Ann Gesen, ruled from the throne on the seal as the parade toured through town. A fine job and an honorable mention award. Our melodious John Lyons and company practiced many long hours and brought home the first prize in Song Fest. Johnny ably directed the boys in "Winter Song" and "Lover." On the sports picture.... The putting session we had in the living room really paid off and we won the Golf Championship. The softball team had another fine season winning the league and advancing to third place in the playoffs. The week-end of April 20 saw us initiate our Spring Pledge class into the brotherhood of Acacia. Ted Chadbourne did an excellent job in preparing these men to be brothers of Acacia. Our Founders Day Banquet, which was held following the initiation, gave many of the alumni a chance to see the house. We had as our special guests Mrs. Foulkrod and Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Foulkrod the wife of our first chapter adviser "Prof." Foulkrod, and Mrs. Henderson the wife of "Dad" Henderson the late Register Emeritus, in whos~ honor the Henderson Carillon was named. On Junior Prom week-end the house was turned into the Nile River for the annual Night on the Nile Dance. It was a costume affair and the "Egyptians" danced to the melodies of Bob Thomas's Band. On the 8th of June our senior brothers completed their days as active Acacians. They will be in many parts of the country-some in the military service and others in graduate school and in ~usiness. To all these men go our heartiest congratulations and best wishes. BILL CROFT
Northwestern . Two nev: brothers are wearing the Jeweled tnangle after initiation ceremonies held the last week in May. The new actives are Tom Goder Frankfort lndia~a, and Wayne Ranta,' Waukegan: Sprmg quarter elections put the Venerable Dean's gavel into the capable
hands of Jim Struif who succeeds David Williams. Brother Jack DeViney follows Jim Davis as Senior Dean, while Don Voller takes over the duties of Junior Dean following Bob Baraban. Wyatt Yon is house manager and treasurer succeeding Lyle Wimmergren. Don Jones continues as secretary, Duke Hulbert follows Bob Bernhardt as rushing chairman, and Bruce Haselton remains as intramural manager. Politics was master at the Acacia house this spring as student politicians and campaigners spent long nights arguing the merits of candidates and party platforms. Northwestern went all out to make its mock political convention bigger tlian ever. Brother Dick Poppe! did much of the planning that made the convention a success as he carried out the duties o.f credentials chairman. Acacia teamed up with Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority to make up the California delegation. After a colorful parade and speeches by Senator McCarthy and Harold Stassen, the long process of hallotting began. At the final tally, General Eisenhower received the nod from the campus as the most capable man for the presidency. Acacia men made a fine showing when selection for honoraries was made in the spring. At May Day ceremonies, Brother Cliff Kong was elected to Deru, senior men's honorary. Next year Cliff will be the treasurer of Deru. Larry Brown wears the coveted Phi Beta Kappa key while Dick Madison and Bob Corcoran are new members of Sigma Delta Chi, journalism honorary. The freshmen proved that pledge spirit lingers after the frosh become wearers of the triangle by winning a first place trophy at the Freshman Carnival for the booth making the most money. Ray McNamee had long been acknowledged as the house ping-pong champion, but Mac wasn't content being master of the Acacia house. Early in spring quarter he walked off with the university singles championship. Next fall will be a busy time for ,flcacians with key positions on campus. Jay Stack is men's housing editor of the Syllabus, and Don Jones, Dick Poppel, and Jack Allen are homecoming chairmen. As usual Bob Clarke will be in charge of Acacia's homecoming plans, and hopes are high that Bob will help us repeat our double-victory of last year. Cliff Kong held down the number one spot on the varsity golf team this spring, making the brethren proud with his fine performance on the green. Bob Baraban ended a year of fine work as Junior Dean with our spring formal at the Tam 0 Shanter on April 19. Other social events included two informal parties, exchange dinners with Alpha Phi and Gamma Phi Beta sororities, a picnic, and a stag party. Wedding bells assumed a new importance at the house when Dick Robinson and Alpha Xi Barbara LaDage tied the knot at the end of spring quarter. Brothers Don Macintosh and Cynthia Stone have planned a June wedding as
have Fred Viren and Alpha Xi Barbara Carson. Brother Jim Werner and A 0 Pi Barbara Wallgren will be married Sept. 6 at the Chapel of St. John the Devine in the Seabury Western Theological Seminary in Evanston. Though plans were'nt made in time to inform the chapter, Brother Werner would like to take this opportunity to invite any of the brothers who will be in the area this summer. A r~eption following the ceremony will be Iield in the Northwestern chapter house. Any brothers planning to attend are asked to reply to Brother Werner. When the chapter assembles next fall for rush week, ten seniors who received their degrees will be absent at roll call. Lots of good luck to them and thanks for a job well done. We're sure their capable leadership and influence will remain a part of the Acacia house on the Lake for many years to come. RoBERT
CoRCORAN
Oklahoma A & M New pledges since the last TRIAD are Jerry Don Day, Richard K. Ericson, Jerry Haynes, Mansel Hodges, and Dudley Wallace. A new kitchen stove and new living room furniture have helped the looks of the house considerably. The furniture was financed by a three dollar assessment on each active. May was a busy month at A. & M. On May 4 we had our annual family day, and May 5 was the night of the annual interfraternity sing which we entered for the first time in several years. On May 11 an all fraternity outing was held on property owned by Brother Byron Todd's father. This property is located near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on the lllinois River. Everybody had a good time, and a gooq many of the fellows returned sporting a bright red hue. Founders Day was Sunday, May 18, and on May 30, about a week after finals were over, we had a rush party at the Stan-De Ranch northeast of Tulsa. This beautiful ranch is owned by Brother F . E. Stanley (attended A . & M. in the early thirties). Among other attractions at the party was the food which included one inch thick steaks. These, along with the other food, were furnished and cooked by Brother Stanley. JACK
LoTHERs,
JR.
Oregon State "And what is so rare as a day in June." This lackadaisical attitude seems to be the theme right now around the campus, with everyone either golfing, canoeing, playing tennis, or just sun bathing. While around the house this term we have been thinking of the wonderful improvement that we have made lately in the scholastic line of endeavor, and wondering if we can hold our ground
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amidst these June days. A year ago winter term we were 21st in grades out of 30 fraternities-the winter term just passed we had raised ourselves to 4th. Five new men were pledged spring term including: Bob Peterson Ed Lance Harold Barton, Gary McClai~, and Bili Geister. Two initiations were held initiating nine men in all. The highlight of the social season was the spring formal at the country club April 11. Preceding the dance a date dinner was held, with the orchestra playing background music. This was thought to be one of the best dances held in the past few years, a fact which was confirmed when the dean of women
petition and came out with 2 wins and 3 losses. BILL H. RosE
hoping that we may see them again at Homecoming, this fall.
Penn State
Rensselaer
Finally exams are over and summer is here. The school year and social seasotl ended with a bang, with Spring Week, complete with parades, informal dances, Mad Hatter's Day, the crowning of Miss Penn State, and finally Senior Ball and House Party. The theme for House Party was "Space." Everyone came
OREGON STATE Prior to the Sadie Hawkins beard contest, Bill Keep gets a close sha.ve by two charming "Talons." Andy Barsamian (left) and Jim Bovington (right) are much more interested in the groceries but house manager Roger Lindquist (rear) gets a big laugh out of it all. called to congratulate us on the success of the affair. Our annual "Sand Bowl" game with Phi Kappa was held Sunday May 24 at the coast. This consists of a softball game with the winner getting control of a plaque provided, for the ensuing year. This year we won again 9 to 8 against a tough well-balanced team. Our season record of .333 this year for intramural baseball was caused somewhat from being boosted two notches above the league in which we were entered last year. This was due to our membership increasing from the high 20's to the low 40's thus putting us in the 40 to 50 bracket. However we feel that at least we had about the best shortstop in the league in our new pledge Gary McClain. Gary is also a varsity wrestler along with Bill Geister, also a new pledge. Buz Beck and Don Bollig played "B" league tennis and came out second in their respective leagues. Johnny Reeves and Bill Rose entered "A" league com-
dressed in costumes very much like those worn by Buck Rogers. A break was taken during exam week for a stag party, at which we played softball and served refreshments. On Saturday, May 3, the Penn State and Franklin Chapters met at Hershey Park for a softball game and beer party. After a bad start we came from behind to win 12-9, and took home the trophy. We hope that this event will be continued every year. Around our house many improvements are being made. . . . Twenty double-deck bunks now grace the d ormitory. The call boy is going to have a particularly hard time getting the brothers up in the morning from now on. When we return in September, the house will be gleaming under a fresh coat of paint, and the dining room complete with new china and silverware. Next year will bring many new faces into the house to replace those who are graduating this June. The Army, Navy and Air Force are claiming all twelve of our graduating seniors. We are all
RICHARD M. MATI'OON
With final examinations ending in the first week of June, the ' House on Fifth Avenue" is now inhabited by only those few who are spending their vacations attending summer school. Before ' the term ended, the longawaited renovating and decorating of the room which is to be our library were completed, with "Mel" Brink displaying his skill as a paper hanger. In the annual Interfraternity Songfest, our Glee Club, under the direction of Russ Southwick, received an honorable mention award. Despite a great amount of rain, our softball team, managed by Ed Burrell, was able to play most of its scheduled games and place high in our league. Dick Barger proved to be one of the best pitchers in the league. Parents' Weekend in April gave many of our parents an opportunity to visit the house and the Institute. The big social weekend of the Spring Term, climaxed by the Sophomore Soiree formal dance, was fully enjoyed by all the members and pledges. Our "come as your Wildest Dream" party on Friday evening revealed many inert and rather unique desires. After the Yale-R.P.I. Lacrosse game on Sat urday afternoon we had a buffet supper, for which Dick Shumaker, our Steward, deserves much of the credit. For all those who were physically able on Sunday, there was a picnic at the country estate of Brother Art Collins, who is also our corporation president. Weekly parties during the rest of the term helped to relieve some of the strain of studies. The Senior Banquet provided the occasion to bid farewell to twelve members who were graduated in June. Some will enter the Armed Forces, while others will enter industry or graduate schools; we wish them all the best of luck. Just before examination week, we literally had "bats in our belfry." Early Sunday morning the pledges released about 50 bats in the house. For a time Willie Block had most of them in his room and had to dive under the covers in order to keep from being buzzed by the flying mammals. Finally, by the use of golf clubs, tennis rackets, and other assorted weapons, most of the bats were either captured or driven out of the doors and windows. A few were found later hanging from the drapes and walls, but these were easily removed. The question in our minds now is this: "What will the pledges do next?" No skunks, fellows, please! This year congratulations go to John Winter and Ralph Soden on their initiation into Tau Beta Pi ; Bob Slayton, into civil engineering's Chi Epsilon ; Jack Newton and R.alph Soden, into
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Southern California It's that time again. Yes, summer is here once more, and with it come the vacations, jobs, services (military), graduations and the planning necessary for the following semesters. In planning the ensuing year nothing could be of more importance than those men who are elected to fill the top positions in each chapter to guide its actions. Filling these offices for the fall semester are Robert Gill as Venerable Dean, Dave Davis who will be Senior Dean, and
an important role here at SC and we feel fortunate in being so well represented in student government. In the annual "Songfest" held each year under the sponsorship of the IFC, Acacia took the Grand Sweepstakes Award presented by Phi Mu Alpha, National Musical Fraternity, for the best all-around song. And not to be second in everything, first place was awarded to us for the organization donating the largest amount of blood to the Red Cross. Competition was against forty or more determined organizations. Founders Day banquet this year was held on May 10 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club with Judge Elsworth Myres of the Lost Angeles Superior Court as principal speaker. Also, of minor importance, on the same day was the pledge ditch to Palm Springs, taking with them some seventeen members of
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA A political rally em. the front steps of the USC Chapter h<Yu..se promotes Bill Sweet as a potential member of the student senate. Campaign was successful. George Hartman Junior Dean, re-elected for a second term. Chapter minutes and other secretarial functions will be handled by James Kamp, while the always lucrative position of Treasurer went to Alvin Artz. House problems will go to Howard Love as House Manager, and Rushing the responsibiliay of your corr espondent. All will be looking forward to next semester as a challenge for them to conquer. Among the eventful doings of the past semester were the school elections of the nine senators at large from the entire student body. Acacian Bill Sweet was awarded a seat on ASSC senate which decides on all University legislation. Our chapter h ouse on the r ow w as selected as party headquarters fo r one of the victorious par ties. P oli tics play
our pledge class and to make things worse our Secretary, Don Fraser, and Social Chairman, George Hartman. A fine was graciously attached to the house bills of those unfortunates who missed the Founders Day affair. The newly organized Mothers' Club is constantly growing in membership and projects. Furniture and appliances are being purchased for the house with the money they raise from rummage sales, bridge parties and teas. We are finding what an asset such a club can be, not only from the economic benefits reaped, but also from the chapter relations and harmony which they render. The style in queens has changed. This last semester instead of the usual "campus cutie" being chosen to reign over our annual "Night on Nile Formal," a
five-year-old crippled girl was selected from the Shriners Hospital to bestow the honor upon. It was felt she was more deserving of the 100 dollar Savings Bond presented her than any other possible candidate at the time. It was such a success that on all probability another similar task will be duplicated in the coming semester. Finding myself out of words about this time, let's take it as a clue for finishing this issue of the TRIAD, by hoping all who read this had a good summer and wishing you a fruitful year ahead from USC. liARLEY A. HARTMAN
Syracuse The Syracuse Chapter added two new pledges during May. They are Arthur Katoh and Myron Leet. The spring election of chapter officers, handled (as usual) with all the fervor of a national political convention, yielded the following slate: Kenneth S. Dewire, Venerable Dean; George J. Lockwood, Senior Dean; James W. Anderson, Junior Dean; William R. Wirth, Treasurer; Winsor A. Lott, Secretary; Charles E. Johnson, Senior Steward; Z. Thomas Deardon, Junior Steward; Keith B. Johnson, Pledgemaster; and Harold Vine, Jr., Rushing Chairman. Hand in hand with a new slate of officers come new plans for improving the house. The election of an active member, Wilbur Greer, as vice-president of the corporation should facilitate the financing of these plans. Already Will Greer and Senior Steward Charlie Johnson have drawn up a list of proposed improvements, which includes such necessities as new furniture, study desks, a new sidewalk, and a usable basement. Some work has already been done on the basement, and improvements will continue to take place over the summer under the watchful eye of Jim Anderson. Although we are all looking forward to a big- year full of new improvements, we can't help but look back over the past spring with a great deal of pleasure. Mixed emotions, ranging from pleasure to surprise, greeted the news that we had placed fourth in competition for the Tolley Cup, given by our chancellor to the outstanding fraternity on the campus. A good start was given to our spring activities by our adviser, E. E. (Bones) Enos, by inviting us to his church for a Communion Breakfast, followed by chapel services. Work on the spring float entitled " On the Road to Little America" was rewarded by several tons of ice in the front yard, an injured hand for Bill Wirth, loss of a night's sleep, and a lot of smuggled laughs from the judges stand. But, we rationalize, a good time was had by almost all. We all enjoyed sharing a Friday evening with the Women of Acacia in appreciation of their consistent, good-natured service to our chapter. A field day at Green Lakes, and a picnic at the Fill-
The Triad, Summer, 1952 more Glen rounded out our spring activities. We managed to retain for the second consecutive year the DeVesty Cup for topping the Cornell Chapter in softball. While on the subject of athletics, we might slip in the note that Win Lott finally managed to get a berth on the university tennis team, and "came through" against Duquesne. Four Acacians donned cap and gown on June 2 to receive their diplomas. They were Kenneth S. Dewire, Paul S. Greenlaw, Irwin E. Hammell, and Valjean A. Pinchbeck. However, Ken Dewire won't be leaving the chapter house because he will receive another degree in his five year course next June. A few alumni visited our house this spring. Elmer Juneau ~d Malcolm Bump, both '51, John Kahrs, '50, and William Matthews, '49, will always be welcome guests at 807 Walnut Avenue in Syracuse. With hopes that you are having a good summer, we'll say "so long" until next fall. WINSOR A. LoTT
UCLA As much as we hate to, we must give credit to the USC brothers for their sparkling arrangement of "Remember." With a major overhaul by Skip Mays and John Nicholson, we took the song through the prelims and ori to the finals at the Hollywood Bowl in UCLA's Annual Spring Sing. Out of eighty entries in the "Sing," we ranked in the top five in the men's division. Although we didn't bring home a cup, we all felt that we qualified for the "We wuz robbed" trophy. This being leap year, the UCLA coeds are taking full advantage of their opportunities, and six of them may be seen wearing Acacia pins. Chuck Pierson was the first man to go under, and his pin went to Lois Welsh, who conveniently lives just across Hilgard in Douglas Hall. Joining Chuck is past Venerable Dean, Bill Lynn, who gave his pin to Alpha Xi Delta, Jane Trieber. Announcing both his pinning and engagement to Meredith Olson, past Delta Zeta president, was Chuck Connett, who will be married this summer, as will be Jim Retzlaff, engaged to Martha Vann, Alpha Phi. John ¡Marion gave his pin to Eve Liddle, Delta Delta Delta, and Jack Heyler provided the men with their last cigars of the semester when he announced his pinning to Shirley Summerset, Alpha Xi Delta, on the last Monday night before finals. We serenaded all of the girls and in addition to Martha's serenade, a dinner exchange was held with Alpha Phi. Rounding out the semester's social calendar were square dances with Alpha Xi Delta and Hershey Hall; the Annual Fool's Frolic, and the Spring Formal, the latter being held at the Holiday House in Malibu. The pledges had their share of social functions, having several exchanges,
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WASHJNGTON The Sand Point Country Clu b was the scene of the spring formal held on April 19. The gals were there but took a powder during the picture-taking operations. and their pledge ditch. After a day in Palm Springs with the Alpha Xi Deltas, with service being provided by captive active Jim Anderson, they arrived home and immediately made amends for their unbecoming conduct. George Croyle paid us a visit in May and made some much appreciated suggestions on improvement of the chapter. Several members of our chapter's first pledge class have also visited us during the past semester. Among them are: Bob Deter, Bob Hefner, Bob Henry and Bob Shaw. The last Bob mentioned is returning to school after a stint with the U . S. Army in Korea, and is looking forward to being reinstated as an active next semester. Gordon Durfee and Toby Madison, who is on his way to a new position in Venezuela, were also guests. Speaking of alumni, their ranks were greatly enlarged by June's graduation. We are very sorry to lose Bill Lynn , Chuck Pierson, Jack Heyler, Pete Laubach, Bob Roick, Allen Granda, Jack Dopp, Bill Chapel, Phil Nassief, Jack Trost, John Boehnlein, Jim Retzlaff and Tiny Rickert. We want to wish all of you the best of luck in the future. At the last meeting of the sem::::;ter the following new officers were installed: Ron Garabedian, Senior Dean; Jerry Samuelson, Junior Dean; Jim Anderson, Secretary; John Nicholson, Correspondent; Jim Howard, Treasurer ; and Gordon Murley, House Manager. Lloyd Lokka will "continue his duties as Venerable Dean, as will Lee Millard who is Rush Chairman. JOHN NICHOLSON
Washington Greetings from the Washington Chapter. Once again summer is approaching and as we look back over the preceding year we find a highly successful three quarters, financially, scholastically and activity-wise. To bring you up to date
on the happenings at 5004 during the last part of the '51-'52 school year let's turn back the calendar to Sunday April 6 when four sprightly neophytes took their oaths of brotherhood and now proudly wear the Acacia Jeweled Triangle. The men include: Jim Burbach, Bill Birks, Jim Spence, and Ed Sutter. Along with these new actives the spring pledge class was bolstered by the addition of three men: Dick Uht, Bill Baird, and Lt. Hank Damas. Hank is attending the University by courtesy of the U. S. Navy. For the third year in a row the melodic music of Ken Cloud's orchestra paved the way for an enjoyable evening of dinner and dancing at the annual Spring Formal dinner dance, held this year at the Sandpoint Country club on April 19. Going on into the May social calendar, the Chapter went completely south seas on May 3 for the spring quarter's top fireside, the Tahitian dance. Chuck Peery and Jack McGee deserve a whale of credit for a great job of organization. Other social events taking place in the month of May were the annual spring picnic held this year at Steel lake and exchanges with Zeta Tau Alpha and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Washington Acacians haven't lost any grdund activity-wise either with a host of men being received into honoraries and professional fraternities. Al McAllister leads the list with his initiation and presidential election in Beta Gamma Sigma, business scholastic honorary. It all happened in one night too. Senior Dean George Lavenson was recently initiated into Alpha Epsilon Delta, premed honorary and Venerable Dean Ron Hendry received into Scabbard and Blade, military honorary. Alpha K appa Psi, professional business fraternity , has enlarged its ranks with three Acacians: Mark Andrews, Dick Humphrey and Jerry LaJ ambe. A $100 scholarship became the possession of Gordon Henrikson during the first part of spring quarter. It was presented by the School of Business Administration for high scho-
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102 Jastic standing in the field of Production. The old saying about a young man's fancy in the spring certainly proved correct at Washington during the spring of '52. Cupid started out with the pinning of Bud Cornish to Miss Tanya Johnson of Everett and carried on through to the pinning of Lee Stahle to Miss Marilyn Proctor of Seattle. June weddings which have been announced include: Rollin Cutts to Miss Nena Herman on June 15, Dick Humphrey to Miss Vivian Rowley on June 14, and Larry Wells, financial adviser, '49 to Miss Pat P attison on June 22. May 10 found the chapter celebrating the annual F ounders Day Banquet, held again this year in the chapter recreation room. More than 50 alumni attended. Washington's 1952 choice for the Outstanding Acacian award was Grant Angle. The award has been given each year for the Acacian doing the most constructive work for the chapter during the preceding school term. P aul Bunyon was the theme for Washington's 1952 Sophomore Carnival booth on May 17. One of Paul's huge flipping flapjacks provided a target for darts thrown by spectators during the Saturday evening festivities. Chairman Lloyd Alton deserves a great deal of credit for organizing the booth's construction. The Acacia mothers have done it again. Using money raised during winter quarter through a pot luck dinner party, new living room drapes have been purchased by the Mother's club. It is really appreciated, Moms. Sportswise Acacia brought down third place in intramural softball with the final count r eading three wins and two defeats. Intramural water basketball found the black and gold winning two and losing one. Two men will be called into the service of Uncle Sam soon after spring quarter finals. Dick Humphrey plans to enter the Navy as an ensign (he is now in the N.R.O.T.C. at the University) and Bill Proctor, who is in the naval reserve at Sandpoint, expects soon to become activated into the regular navy. Now, as we wind up spring quarter the eyes of the chapter tmn to the men who are about to leave (graduate, that is). Those receiving their di plomas include Russ Bruner, J ess Burdue, Bill Burdue, Rollin Cutts, J erry LaJamhe, Chuck J ardine, Dick Humphrey and Ralph Thornton. The loss of these men will be sorely felt as we think over the work and effort that has been put into the fraternity through their h ands. Acacia is proud of you, graduates. Congratulations and good luck in yom future work. GRANT ANGLE
Washington State For the second time in twelve years, WSC has a Greek president-Acacia's Kay Connolly. Kay won the recent student body presidential election by a landslide, much to the amazement of
everyone on campus most of whom rated him a definite underdog. Though his term of office doesn't officially begin until next fall, Kay is already so busy he more nearly resembles an occasional house guest than a member. The president's job at WSC is a big one, but it is a job all who are acquainted with Kay know he will do in a way to bring the highest credit to both Acacia and WSC as a whole. In a less publicized, but nonetheless important way, other Acacians were also making their presence felt. Bob Speer was elected president of IFC and Del Fisk vice president of JR IFC. Gary Whitinger was chosen Scribe of the IK's and George Livie Recorder. All of this added up to a big and successful year in campus politics for WSC Acacians.
with the USAF as a 2nd Lt. Gig, on the other hand, left just one jump ahead of the draft board which has tried four times in the past to put the finger on hiffi: without success. Gig majored in Geology and intends to go into some phase of the oil business if he can continue to stay a free man. Otherwise it's two years in the good old army. The concluding social event of the year was the annual Spring Formal. An outstanding job of decorating was done by Social Chairman Mel Babcock highlighted by a beautiful black and gold crepe paper pin. There was an enthusiastic turn out for the dance and a good time was had by all. Which makes it about thirty from here for this article and for the 1951-1952 school year. See you all next fall. ROBERT E. WILLARD
Wyoming
KAY CONNOLLY In intramurals the house did it again. Our softball team won its league decisively only to lose in the all-campus semi-finals with the first place trophy almost in sight. It was the same story in basketball and volleyball earlier in the year. Both times the house fielded a strong team which whisked through league play only to lose in the finals. However, as the old saying goes, "There's always next year" and Acacia will be in there swinging with most of this year's line-up back and intact. Mothers Day came and went and with it a large group of mothers. The Mothers Club held a meeting at which new officers were elected and a program of assistance to the house worked out. V. D. Doby Wiegardt formally thanked the mothers for the beautiful new radio they previously bought us. Everybody enjoyed their visit and look forward to seeing them all, and others not in attendance, next year. Spring saw four new members initiated into the Halls of Acacia. They were Kay Connolly, Del Fisk, Merle Templeton, and Lee Williams. Spring also brought with it graduation and the final departure of Russ Helgeson and Gig Eberhardt. Russ includes in his immediate plans marriage and duty
With the coming of summer, the boys have all gone home to take up summer jobs. A few who want to slave are still at the house in Laramie, however. We have added a few new pledges to the list in the last few weeks of opportunity to pledge. Among them were Lee Larson and Edward Kinnion. A formal initiation was held for five m~n. They are Ramon Hershey, Edward Middlesworth, Donald Strong, Richard Proper, and Dale Plaster. The annual formal dance in the spring was the big success of the social activities for the quarter. It was held at the L . D. S. Institute in Laramie on May 16. Everybody was dressed in the best evening wear, and favors were given the girls in the form of a bridge set. A picnic was given in honor of the graduating seniors on May 31. Some of the members had dates, and a good time was enjoyed by all who attended. Ramon Hershey was Acacia's bid for most popular man at the Inkslinger's Ball. Dale Plaster was chosen ugliest man on the campus to represent Acacia for the IFC dance. Neither Ray nor Dale were popular or ugly enough for the honor though. Some of the boys attended the Founders Day picnic down in Boulder, Colorado. They enjoyed a talk with members from the other chapters in the Rocky Mountain Region and brought their experience back to us for the rest of the chapter to enjoy. New officers for the coming year are as follows: Bruce Massey, V.D.; Arthur Rue, S .D.; Gene Barry, J.D.; Floyd Harnage!, Secretary; Nick Panopoulos, Treasurer; and Kenneth Brittain Rush Chairman. ' With the publishing of a new rush booklet our chapter will be in a good condition to start rush week next fall . In the sports light, Wyoming Acacia came out about fourth in everything that it entered, so next year's intramurals should see Acacia up there at the top ~f the list close to first place, or even m first place. BoB BURNETr
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unoc" Sherwood (Continued from page 85)
The hard times of 1908 came along and Sherwood was reduced to transit man, and then rodman. "With every change in the money market," Dr. Sherwood said, "my position as an enginer went up and down like a pump handle, so I quit, and decided to go back to the university and study some more. My parents were living at Lawrence." After some postgraduate mathematics and botany, Sherwood taught botany and coached athletics at the Trego County high school, and arranged for one of the first sectional high school track meets at the Kansas Teachers college at Hays. About this time he was broached by H. P. Wilson and Millard Shaler, friends who had studied engineering with him, to go to the African Congo on a mining exploration. "I might have gone," he recalled, "except that I had just met a high school teacher in Waukeeney, Kans., Miss Mary Kepner, from Abilene, and we got married in 1910. We decided my future lay in teaching. "There were some instructorships open at K. U ., one in engineering at $1,000 a year, and one in bacteriology and botany at $400 a year. By then I knew I liked bacteriology better than engineering, so I took the $400 job-kind of tight for a married man, but we made it. "Tom Veatch, incidentally, now of Kansas City, took the engineering instructorship."
Word in Public Sanitation By 1911 Sherwood got his master of arts degree and worked with Dr. S . J. Crumbine in the public health campaigns that resulted in individual drinking cups and other sanitary reforms in Kansas and the nation. For twelve years Sherwood was bacteriological consultant to the Kansas board of health. One of his campaigns was among county medical societies, urging the immunization of children against diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood's three children were the first to be immunized in Kansas. Their daughter is now married to Dr. David W. Robinson of Kansas City. One son, Noble P . Sherwood, Jr., is with the A. 0. Smith manufacturing company, Milwaukee, and the second, Dr. Edwin M. Sherwood, is a dentist now in naval service. In World War I Sherwood was commissioned a first lieutenant, but didn't know it until the war was over. He set up the hospital at Lawrence for the
103 Student Army Training corps, in 1918, and worked with Dr. Joseph E. Welker, Kansas, then a sanitary engineer, now a Kansas City physician, through the influenza epidemic that hit the student soldiers. In March, 1919, Sherwood was notified that he had been commissioned a lieutenant four months previously. By 1921 Sherwood had become a doctor-of philosophy. He had worked up to acting head of the K. U. department of bacteriology, so it was thought best he should have a Ph.D. degree. He submitted a thesis on immunization which he had written in 1917. It was so good that he was awarded the Ph.D. degree with alacrity by his examiners in the academic world. In 1922 Dr. Sherwood, bacteriologist, took a leave of absence to become Dr. Sherwood, M.D. He went to the University of Minnesota and after becoming an M.D. there in' 1924, he practiced one summer as a general practitioner at Valley Springs, S. D ., pinch-hitting for a country doctor.
Student of Allergy In South Lawrence, where the Sherwoods have had their home for decades, the new M.D. served the sick among the Negro poor. He was back at the university as head of the department of bacteriology, and as a pathologist at the Lawrence Memorial hospital. His medical honors accumulated-diplomate of the American Board of Pathology, fellow of the American College of Physicians, fellow of the American College of Allergists. With Dr. Ole Olafson Stoland, Chicago, professor of physiology, who'll also become professor emeriti s at K. U. in July, Dr. Sherwood collaborated on the mechanism of allergy, studying antiphylaxis in embryonic chicks. They wrote eighteen papers together. Dr. Sherwood's long series of papers on streptococcus began in 1917 and his research on this germ still continues. His conclusion, highly regarded in the bacteriological world, is that there is much more to the defense mechanism of the body, than antibodies. Working on experimental infections in animals, he has reported that germs, too, have their enzymes and there is a clash of "light and heavy artillery" when the body seeks to overcome infection. The Sherwood studies in food poisoning by Salmonella and other organisms, also have persisted. He has been a consultant to big food industries, and has been asked to be the dean of a medical school in a northem state, to head a big state's public health research department, and to head a re-
search setup of a large industry. But he has preferred to stay on at K. U. The answer to most of the ills that still confound mankind, is likely tied up in the secrets of cellular physiology, Dr. Sherwood agrees. Not only cancer, but a host of other ills, may be caused by disorder or imbalance in cell function. His textbook on immunology is a standard in its field, other scientists say. In Boston last month he presented a paper to the Society of American Bacteriologists on "Production of Albuminases by Streptococci, and their Relationship to other Proteinases and Mouse Virulence." Collaborating with him was a young assistant, Anthony J. Luzzio, participant in a K. U. research project financed by the navy. Dr. Sherwood is a very human scientist who doesn't mind philosophizing about his craft. "In our business," he said "discipline is very important; in fact, there can be no health in most any endeavor of consequence, without discipline. I think a higher being must have ordained this. "The only thing we can be certain of is change; things will not stay the same, new knowledge will alter old concepts, and we should welcome it. Change is part of man's ceaseless evolution. "Another important things is simple cm:iosity. And in teaching we should avoid the mistake of just lecturing and telling s-tudents. Maybe they can memorize our words, but if they don't understand the processes the words represent, there is no real leaming. The student must be quizzed for what he understands, and for what his own capacity and curiosity urge him to dig further into." Dr. Sherwood, about to¡ retire from teaching, has his ideas about retirement. Why should a man retire because he's 65? The study of health in old age (geriatrics) is just beginning. Millions of Americans are living into old age, and their usefulness, while impaired in some ways, is in other respects intact and should be used for social good, to support themselves, and to take the load off the taxyapers, Dr. Sherwood says. He intends to keep on in research, and finds no end of things that need to be done. "In medical research," he says, "there is the great field of body mechanism. Test tube studies don't begin to reflect it. We are just on the tlu¡eshold of many advances in medical science."
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Your contract sets the high standards followed by Balfour craftsmen for size, style and detail of jewelry craftsmanship. Where ENAMEL is used, it is domed and highly polished; the BEVELS of the pin or key are polished true and even; the JEWELS are matched for color and size and set by hand in TRUE ALIGNMENT. Balfour crown setting holds the precious jewels securely in a beautiful open type of setting. PARTY FAVORS- DANCE PROGRAMS ... exclusive designs, and the unusual and different in party favors and dance programs. Discounts on favors for quantity orders. W rite for catalog
STATIONERY engraved with your crest for social use. Many styles. Write for samples.
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L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Factories at Attleboro, Massachusetts IN CANADA ... Contact your nearest BIRKS' STORE
The National Headquarters can supply these items -. Official Badge (including tax) ............................ $I 3. 75 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) 1.25 10 kt. gold (20lf'0 luxury tax to be added) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Crest Guards 10 kt. gold with black enamel (20% luxury tax to be added) 2.75 10 kt. gold, plain (20% luxury tax to be added) . .... ... ¡ 2.25 Crested matches. Box of 1000 booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 (Sent ex press collect)
Crested engraved stationery; chapter or personal. From. . . . . .
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(Samples sent on request)
Identification Cards (replacement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crest cuts (for chapter printing needs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PYTHAGORAS Handbook (The Pledge Manual) 1948 Edition LAWS OF ACACIA (1950 Revision) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Certificate Shingle (replacement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Records Binder (for chapters) ...... . . ¡. . . . . . . . Sheet Music, Dance band orchestrations: "Sweetheart of Acacia" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Acacia Farewell" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Officers Training School Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACACIA FRATERNITY 1569 Sherman A venue
Evanston, Illinois
NATIONAL OFFICERS President-LLOYD H. RUPPENTHAL ........... . ................. . ........... . .... ... . ......... McPherson, Kansas First Vice-President-C. K . GABRIEL . . . ...... . .. . ............. .. ...... . ..... 2439 N.E . 21st Ave., Portland, Oregon Second Vice-President-JOHN A. LUNSFORD . ....... . .......... . .. . ........ . ... 800 Grant Place, Boulder, Colorado Counselor-W. MARTIN DELBROUCK ..... . ...... . . . ........ . .................. . ... . .... 510 Chestnut St., Erie, Pa. Treasurer-FRANK M . HOLLOWAY . . . . .. ... . .............. . . . .................... 2212 Indian Trail, Austin, Texas Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee-HERSCHEL L. WASHINGTON . ... . ... . ....... . ............ . .... Leoti , Kansas 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, Walter E. Dahl 1569 Sherman Ave., Evanston. Illinois
UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS- OFFICERS AN D LOCATION OF CHAPTER HOU SES ARIZONA-819 E . 3rd St. , Tucson . Ariz. Venera ble Dean-Baarent B . Biesemeyer. Secretary-Bion L. Laubscher. Correspondent-John C. Tverberg. Chapter Adviser-Paul Carter, 4570 E. 5th St., Tucson. ARKANSAS--340 Arkansas Ave. , Fayetteville. Ark. Venerable DeanCharles A. Brown. Secretary-Cha rles W . Cooper. CorrespondentDonald C. Lovell. Chapter Adviser-Ralph T . Eubanks, Terry Village 38-1 , Univ. of Arkansas, Fayettevill!!. CALIFORNIA-2340 Piedmont Ave ., Berkeley 4, Calif. Venerable Dean -James Nicholson. Secretary-David Hammond. CorrespondentDonald K. Campbell. Chapter Adviser-Adolph Weber , 25 Whitmore Pl. , Oakland 11. CINCINNATI-2617 University Ct .. Cincinnati 19, Ohio. Venerable Dea n-Marion V. Tooley . Secretary-Thomas A. Kirk . Correspondent -Gale R . Whitacre . Chapter Adviser-George F . Patterson, Jr ., Office of the Attorney General, Columbus 15, Ohio. COLORAD0-955 Broadway, Boulder, Colo. Venerable Dean-Robert A. Baird. Secreta ry-Robert L . Treasure. Correspondent-Wesley Clark. Chapter Adviser-John A . Lunsford , 800 Grant Pl. , Boulder. COLORADO A & M-621 Remington , Ft. Collins, Colo . Venerable Dean-Ralph Richey . Secretary-Luther Cress. Correspondent-Thomas Patrick. Chapter Adviser-Chester A. Bennett, 121 W . Mulberry , Ft. Collins. CORNELL--318 Highla nd Road , Ithaca , N . Y. Venerable DeanRobert E. Baker. Secretary--John S . Gordon . Correspondent-Malcolm D. Mcilroy . Chapter Adviser-Prof . Wilbur E . Meserve, 504 Thurston Ave., Ithaca . DENVER-2300 S . High St., Denver 10, Colo. Venerable DeanThomas R . Watton . Secretary-Alex B. Campbell. CorrespondentJames D. Ritchie. Chapter Adviser, Robert Rhode , 2686 S. York St., Denver. EVANSVILLE-1717 Lincoln Ave ., Evansville , Ind. Venerable DeanFranklin Swallow, Jr. Secretary-Dutton MacBride. CorrespondentAlfred Colvin. Chapter Adviser-Dr . Norman 0. Long, 3315 Washington Ave ., Evansville. FRANKLIN (University of Pennsylvania )-3907 Spruce St., Philadelphia 4, P a. Venerable Dean-John C. Crawford. Secretary-John 0 . Allin. Correspondent-Gerald H . Gilbert. Chapter Adviser-Carl Preston Frank, 521 W . Center St., Woodbury , N . J . GEORGE WASHINGTON-2022 G St., N . W. , Washington 9, D. C. Venera ble Dean-John C. Cherry , Jr . Secretary-Paul G. Chenault. Correspondent-Paul G. Chenault. Cha pter Adviser-H. B . Teegarden, 201 E. Glebe Rd. , Alexandria . Va . ILLINOIS-50! E . Da niel, Champaign , Ill . Venerable Dean-Kenneth W. Da vis. Secretary-Robert L. Willerton . Correspondent-Rolf A. Cederwall. Chapter Adviser, Pembroke H. Brown, 1104 W . Daniel. Cha mpa ign . INDIANA-702 E. Third St., Bloomington, Ind. Venerable Dea nRoger Mitchell . Secreta ry-Da vid Jenkins. Correspondent-Kenneth Goodall. Chapter Adviser-Tom E. Wa rring, 525 S . Jorda n Ave ., Bloomington. IOWA-946 Iowa Ave ., Iowa City , Iowa. Venerable Dea n-Allen N. Thomas. Secretary- Robert C. Heppenstall . Correspondent Thoma s A . BC~town . Cha pter Adviser-Dr. F . S. Beebee, 400 Brookla nd Pl. , Iowa I
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IOWA. STATE-142 Gray Ave ., Ames , Iowa . Venera ble Dean-James E . W1ddell. Secretary-John H . Post . Correspondent-Donald w. Messer . Cha pter Adviser-Dr. Da rrel S . Metcalfe, 111 N . Russell, Ames. KANSAS-1225 Oread , La wrence, K a ns. Venerable Dean-Kenneth E . Stanley, Jr. Secreta ry-Kenneth E . Beck. Correspondent-J. Edward Taylor , J r. Chapter Advi se r-Max Fessler 2035 Ohio St Lawrence. ' ., KANSAS STATE-340 N . 16th St. , Ma nhattan , K a ns. Venerable Dean -Ea rl S. Bea ver . Secreta ry-Donald Shideler. Correspondent-Jay Humberg. Chapter Adviser-Loren E . Whipps 511 N 17th St Ma nhatta n . ' ·· ·· MIAMI-101 E . Collins St., Oxford, Ohio. Venerable Dean-Gordon H!"genba rth. Secretary-Raymond Strohminger. Correspondent-Bruce W · Ronald. Chapter Adviser-Mr. Nola n G . Crawford Miami University , Oxford . ' MICIDGAN-1923 Geddes Ave ., Ann Arbor, Mich. Venerable Dean~:chard J. Merrlll. Secretary-Herbert R. Neal, Jr. Correspondent~Zb':!.nn . Chapter Adviser-Marland B. Small, 1020 Brooks Ave.,
J!?NNESOTA-120~ Fifth St., S .E., Minneapolis 14, Minn . Venerable Poht~lla . Secretary-Keith Irwin . Correspondent-Arnold H eeadn-JChames . a pter Adviser-to be elected.
MISSOURI- 713 Gentry St. , Columbia, Missouri. Venerable DeanDonald Goodson. Secretary-Kenneth Dale. Correspondent-Dean Hewitt. Chapter Adviser-Theodore E. Davis, 818 Ridgeway, Columbia. NEBRASKA- 334 N. 13th St., Lincoln, Nebr . Venerable D ean-Don R . Cunningham . Secretary-Neal E. Harlan. Correspondent-James D . Collins. Chapter Adviser-William C. Hastings, 4630 Sumner, Lincoln 6. NEW HAMPSHffiE-University of New Hamp ., Durham, N. H. Venerable Dean-0. Conrad Trulson. Secretary-David D. Buttrick. Correspondent-William M . Croft. Chapter Adviser-Robert C. Bradley, 86 High St., Exeter, N. Hamp . NORTHWESTERN- 550 Lincoln St. , Evanston, Ill. Venerable DeanJames Struif. Secretary-Donald L . Jones. Correspondent-Robert Corcoran . Chapter Adviser-Roy C. Clark, 7005 N . Clark St., Chicago 26 , Ill. OHI0- 94 N . Congress St., Athens, Ohio. Venerable Dean- Delbert G . DuPont. Secretary-Nelson Cupp. Correspondent-John Hannen. Chapter Adviser-Dean Edwin J . Taylor, College of Applied Science, Ohio University , Athens. OHIO STATE-1835 Indianola Ave., Columbus Ohio. Venerable Dean -Lee Singer. Secretary-Dean Keller . Correspondent-Vaughn E. Hill . Chapter Adviser-George Patterson, Off. of Attorney General. Columbus. OKLAHOMA-544 Elm St., Norman, Okla. Venerable Dean-Kenneth S . Blancett. Secretary-John E. McDowell . Correspondent-Robert W . Miracle. Cha pter Adviser-John W . Dunn , 1400 Garfield, Norman. OKLAMOMA A & M- 1215 College Ave., Stillwater, Okla. Venerable Dean-Martin Schmidt. Secretary-Harry Wickes. CorrespondentJack Lothers . Chapter Adviser-John E . Lothers, 116 S . Redwood Dr. , Stillwater. OREGON STATE-2332 Monroe St., Corvallis, Oregon. Venerable Dean -Ronald C. Bartley. Secretary-Don M . Fenner. Correspondent-Bill H. Rose . Chapter Adviser-Delmer M . Goode, 225 N. 31st St., Corvallis. PENN STATE-Locust Lane & Foster Ave. , State College, Pa. Venera ble Dean-James S. Class. Secretary-John E. Hoffman. Correspondent -Richard M. Mattoon. Chapter Adviser-William S. Dye III, 212 E. McCormick Ave., State College. PURDUE-427 State St. , West Lafa yette, Ind. Venerable DeanThomas L. Timothy. Secretary-Donald R. Cochren. CorrespondentPaul R . Collier. Chapter Adviser- W . A. Knapp , 1305 Ravinia Rd ., West Lafayette. RENSSELAER-1932 Fifth Ave., Troy, N. Y. Venerable Dean-Robert A. Slayton. Secretary-William E. Howard . Correspondent-Ralph A . Soden. Chapter Adviser-Scott Mackay , 2115 Burdett Ave., Troy. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA- SOl W . 28th St. , Los Angeles 7, Calif. Venerable Dean-Robert Gill. Secretary--.James Kamp. Correspondent -Harley A . Hartman. Chapter Adviser-Harvey R. Amos, 7110 Middleton St .. Apt. 14, Huntington Park, Calif. SYRACUSE-807 Walnut Ave ., Syracuse, N . Y. Venerable DeanK<;nneth S. Dewire. Secretary-Winsor A . Lott. CorrespondentWmsor A . Lott. Chapter Adviser-E. E . Enos, 1111 Euclid Ave .. Syracuse 10. TEXAS- 2614 Rio Grande St., Austin, Texas . Venerable Dean-Joe M . Jackson. Secretary-Ross Anglin. Correspondent-William C . Thomas. Cha pter Adviser-Harry L. Kent, 2405 Domarion Lane, Austin . U .C.L.A.- 916 Hilgard Ave. , Los Angeles 24, Calif. Venerable DeanL~oyd M . Lokka. Secretary-James Anderson . Correspondent-John Nicholson Chapter Adv1ser-Dr. Frank H. Reinsch , 1332 N . Gardner St., Los Angeles 46. VERMONT- 327 Pearl St., Burlington, Vt. Venerable Dean-Richard P . Milne. Secretary-David A. Kendall. Correspondent-Henry N. Orner. Chapter Adviser-George Cronk, 204 S . Union St., Burlington. WASHINGTON-5004 17th Ave., N.E., Seattle 5, Wash. Venerable Dean-Ronald L. Hendry. Secretary-Charles E. Peery. Correspondent -Grant A. Angle. Chapte!" Adviser-John S . Richards, 12727 8th Ave. , N.E ., Seattle 55. WASHINGTON STA~E-1607 Ruby St., Pullman , Wash. Venerable Dean-Gustave A . Wiegardt. Secretary-Winston Saimons. Correspondent-Robert Willard. Chapter Adviser-Richard J Hampton C S Box 742, Pullman. · ' · · WIS<;ONSIN- 112 Langdon St., Madison, Wis. Venerable DeanNorvm A . Knutson. Secretary-Dean T. Massey. Correspondent-Dean T. ~assey. Chapter Adviser-Robert H. Hastings 119 Monona Ave. Madison 3. ' ' WYOMING- 812 University Ave., Laramie, Wyo . Venerable DeanBruce L . Massey. Secretary-Floyd D. Harnage). CorrespondentRobert J. Bur~ett. Chapter Adviser-Raymond A. Morgan 1706 Garfield, Laramie. '