1930–31 Volume 55 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

Vol. LV, No. 2THE SCROLLPHI DELTA THETAHokanson and Roland Hjorth, Chesterton; Paul Longstreth, Indianapolis;Charles Lawrence, Mooresville; JeromeMcCuUy, Garrett; James McCann, Carlisle;Ed Osborne, Danville; Robert Punski,Laporte; Jed Pearson, Evansville;Russel Shannon, Greencastle; MarshallSleet, New Haven; William Scott, Richmond;Joe Walthers, Rushville; CharlesC. Baird, Adairville, Kentucky.Initiate: September 26, 1930: RobertScott, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Chapter House Improvements: Thedriveway has been resurfaced and thetennis court has been considerably improvedfor intramural play. During thesummer the entire drainage system wasrepaired and improved and the walls ofthe library and dining room were refinished.The basement Den is being redecoratedand completely refurnished. Anew radio and victrola has been purchasedand a new set of encyclopediashas been added to the library.Campus Activities: We have unfortunatelybeen handicapped in athletics byinjuries, but nevertheless Kenna is makinga strong bid for one of the varsitybackfield positions, and the Phikeias Walthers,Pearson, Early, and Cartwright areassured of positions on the freshmanfootball squad. Teitsworth is circulationmanager of the college paper on the staffof which are also Millet, Brennan, andLowther and Phikeias Case, Longstreth,and McCuIly. Kenna and Teitsworthhave recently been pledged to BrooklynClub, honorary men's organization ofwhich Jones, Talbott, and Ferree arealready members. As in past years ^ A 9is very active In intramural sports andat present is a strong contender for thespeedball championship. Teitsworth hasone of the leads in the Monon Review,the annual musical comedy of the University.Kenna and Clements also haveminor parts in this production. Beeson isout for varsity basketball. Millet andClements are members of the varsity debateteam. Scott is working In the circulationdepartment of the DePauwpaper, and Phikeia McCully has made thesports staff of the same publication.Social Activities: The entire chapterheld a steak roast on October 14, revivinga custom that had been dormantfor the past several years. The annualPledge dance is to be held on Hallowe'ennight this year. Plans are already beingformed for a Miami Triad to be heldsometime this winter. Such an affair hasnever before been held on this campus.On October 31, Indiana Zeta held a Hallowe'endance in honor of its pledges.The house was elaborately decorated, andBrother McGraw's band furnished the[127]entertainment. A number of brothersfrom other chapters were in attendanceand help to make It a success. On October18, Indiana Zeta had, as guestsfor the DePauw homecoming, many ofthe parents of the brothers and severalalumni.Chapter Visitors: G. R. Turner, '07;Dr. and Henry Davis, '23; MilfordMiller, '30; Gus Cameron, '30; GeorgeWilllson, '30; Ed Crowder, ex-'30; SamJones, '28; Pill Stratton, '28; Ernie Firebaugh,'29; Xcn Edwards, '04; ChesterLawrence, '10; Robert Gibson, '22; MilfordAliller, '30; Gus Cameron, '30; JackBurton, ex-'31. The entire class of 1928held a reunion at the chapter house onNovember 1. Both members attendedthe DePauw-Franklln football game inthe afternoon. JOHX E. EDWARDS