1953–54 Volume 78 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

312 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for March, 1954
job, but stated that he would continue in an advisory
capacity with the H. P. Lau Company, which
he has been serving as secretary-treasurer.
Commenting editorially on the appointment, the
Lincoln Star termed it "a break for the community."
As one of Lincoln's three city directors. Brother
Junge will supervise the activities of the police and
fire departments, certain licensing requirements of
the city, the city's end of the city-county health department,
and the parks and recreation departments.
PHOENIX THUNDERBIRDS
Big Chief "Zud" Schammel, Iowa '}4, flanked by
Ed Furgol (left) ig^4 Phoenix Open winner, and
Dr, Cary Middlecoff, runnerup.
In the picture above "Zud" Schammel is
shown acting in his capacity as "Big Chief"
of the Thunderbirds, special events group of
the Phoenix (Ariz.) Chamber of Commerce,
which was largely responsible for the success
of this year's $10,000 Phoenix Open Golf
Tournament. Dressed in the traditional garb
of the Thunderbirds, Schammel has just presented
a silver Thunderbird emblem to Ed
Furgol, this year's winner.
Most Phis will remember Brother Schammel
for his football feats as an All-American
guard at Iowa and, later, as an All-Pro lineman
with the Green Bay Packers. He is presently
sales manager for the Arizona Sand
and Rock Company in Phoenix. He has maintained
his interest in football and during the
season is featured on TV as an expert with
his predictions on the big games.
JUDGE FREDERICK F. HOUSER, U.CLA. '26, has announced
his intention of seeking re-election to the
Lieutenant Governorship of California, a post he
held during a four-year period from 1943 to 1947.
He had given prior consideration to entering the
race against U. S. Senator Kuchel, but decided instead
to run for Lieutenant Governor because of his
unwillingness "to be the cause of any split in the
Republican Party which might bring about the
election of an anti-Eisenhower Democrat."
Consistently one of California's best vote-getters.
Brother Houser was elected to the Superior bench in
Los Angeles county in 1946 by a vote greater than
the total of the incumbent judge and a third candidate.
He is a charter member of California Gamma
chapter, and throughout his distinguished career has
been active in the chapter's behalf.
ANDREW BROADDUS, JR., Centre '23, is the new mayor
of Louisville, Ky., winning the post by an overwhelming
majority last November. He is president
of the Capital Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
in Louisville, and has long been a civic leader.
U. S. SENATER EUGENE D. MILLIKIN, Colorado '13, returning
from a study of trade problems in Europe,
predicted that the Republicans will win in 1954,
with communism as an important issue.
COOPER ETHERIDGE, Mercer '35, of Perry, Ga., editor
of The Houston Home Journal, was named as
Houston county's "Man of the Year" for community
service in 1953 by the Perry Kiwanis Club. The
presentation cited Brother Etheridge for performing
outstanding service in civic, church, and business
affairs during the seven years he has been editor of
the weekly newspaper.
JAMES R. ALEXANDER, Duke '46, member of THE
SCROLL editorial board, has been named advertising
director of the Times-Tribune Company, Altoona,
Pa.
CHARLES K. WOODBRIDGE, Dartmouth '04, chairman
of the board of Dictaphone Corporation, has been
given the first annual Enterprise Award by the
Women's National Institute.
Emmett Junge Named Siafety
Director for Lincoln, Neb.
A past president of the General Council (1948-
50), EMMEIT JUNGE, Nebraska '26, has been selected
by the City Council, of Lincoln, Neb., as the city's
new welfare and safety director. In accepting the
appointment, which became effective on February
15, Brother Junge agreed to devote full time to the
FRANK C. AMSBARY, JR., Illinois '2a, has been named
vice-president of the American Water Works Association
and will take office in May when the group
holds its annual meeting in Seattle, Wash.
DOUGLAS F. ROSY, Michigan '23, has been advanced
from executive vice-president to the presidency of
American Metals Products Company, Detroit. Mich.