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

Al umniDr. Stuart Pritchard, Toronto, '05,began his new duties December 1 asmedical director of the W. K. KelloggFoundation, the newest philanthropyof the Michigan millionaire. Mr. Kelloggis understood to have placed$1,000,000 to the credit of the Founda-tion which was incorporated in Michigana few months ago. Brother Pritchardwas for seventeen years directorof the chest department of the BattleCreek Sanitarium and is an internationallyknown specialist on pulmonarydiseases. He will continue his relationswith the sanitarium as a consultant.The new Foundation is establishedfor the rehabilitation of underprivilegedchildren and virtually unlimitedmoney is assured for its work when theneed becomes evident. The Foundationwill not limit its activities toMichigan but as its program is workedout aid will be extended wherever theneed becomes apparent and the necessaryarrangements can be made.Brother Pritchard has during amedical career of twenty-five years alwaysbeen associated with publichealth work. For ten years he servedas resident physician for various chestinstitutions, going to Battle Creek in1913 to take charge of that departinentthere. Last August he was apfjointedby Secretary of State Stimsonto serve as the United Statesgovernment's representative at the internationalconference on tuberculosisheld at Oslo, Sweden, but due to hisduties at Battle Creek he was unableto accept.Among other honors received byBrother Pritchard was his recent electionas vice-president of the NationalTuberculosis Society. He has beenespecially active in the social life ofBattle Creek, being particularly interestedin pedigreed dogs and thoroughbredhorses, golf, aviation, countryclub activities, etc. His professionalmemberships are numerous.DR, STUART PRITCHARD, Toronto, '05[276]L. C. Speers, Washington and Lee,'99, the head of the WashingtonBureau of the New York Times, hassent to THE SCROLL a list of Phis"highly involved in the Governmentof the United States in Washington."It is interesting to note the prominenceof the men in their variousfields.James C. McReynolds, Vanderbilt,'83, Associate Justice Supreme Courtof the United States, and former AttorneyGeneral of the United States.Dwight F. Davis, Washington U.,'99, Governor General of the Philippines.Former Secretary of War.Rear Admiral W. T. Cluverius,