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

Vol. LV, No. 1THE SCROLLPHI DELTA THETAa resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, receivednoteworthy recognition of havingbeen assigned and having published anarticle on the dedication of the X S)amphitheater at the University of Arkansas.P. Beck, '29, business manager ofthe Oceanside Daily Blade-Tribune recentlyannounced his engagement to MissMildred Ayler of Oceanside, California.H. Beck, '27, was installed as presidentof the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce.Mr. Beck is the younge&t man ever toserve in such 'a capacity in San Diegocounty.CHESTER HALLIowa Beta, State University of IowaNew Officers: John D. Cantwell, president; Hugh Murphy, reporter; FullerBlaulock, treasurer and steward; EmeryRuby, secretary; Edward Sellmer, chaplain;Charles Jacobsen, reporter.Phikeias: Robert A. Brooks, Tama;Walter J. Willet, Tama,Chapter House Improvements: A newset of dishes was bought for the diningroom. An electrically lighted * A 0badge was made for us and it has beeninstalled in the dining room above thefireplace. Improvements have been madeon the lawn such as planting shrubs andsowing grass seed.Campus Activities: Howell and Rockhave recently taken part in Universityplays, Howell having the lead. PhikeiaMcGuire has won his numeral in swimmingand he promises to be one of theoutstanding men on the team next year,Phikeia Reed won his numeral in gymnastics,and Frantz won his letter in thesame sport.Social Activities: The spring rushingparty was May 17, in the chapter house.Spring colors and decorations wijl becarried out in the plan.Chapter Visitor: Wilbur M. Walden,traveling representative and chairman ofthe expansion committee of the nationalinterfraternity conference,HUGH MURPHYKansas Alpha, Kansas UniversityNew Officers: Kenneth G. Meuser,president; Richard H. Kiene, reporter;William H. Abbott, warden; David K.Rankin; Robert F. Sangster, treasurer;[69]Oliver Q. Clafin, III, historian; Lloyd J.Faeth, chaplain; William H. Abbott,chorister; Edward T. Haug, houseman;Fred R. Cowles, steward; John B. Taylor,senior Panhellenic representive;Newman Jeffrey, junior Panhellenic reprepresentative;Winton Corbett, alumnisecretary; John L. Hassig, intramuralmanager.Campus Activities: In the spring electionMeuser was elected president of theMen's Student Council, Bishop was selectedas student member of the AthleticBoard and Jeffrey was chosen JuniorProm manager. Meuser was alsoinitiated into Sachem, senior honorarysociety, and was elected vice-president ofthat group. Manley was elected presidentof the Y.M.C.A. Bishop was reelectedpresident of the "K" Club. Jeffreywas elected vice-president of theOwl Society, junior honorary society.Sangster and G. Jones were appointedassistant editors of the Kansas Engineer.Mize was a member of the Cap and Gowncommittee and received his "K" in track,as well as a gold track shoe as a result ofthe University of Kansas' track teamwinning the Big Six championship. Rankinwas initiated into Scabbard andBlade and was elected president, Siferswas appointed to the advertising staff ofthe 1931 Jayhawker, and Clafin was appointedsports editor. Ward was thechairman of the senior invitation committee.The Kansas Alpha News waspublished the second week in May.Bishop received his "K" in baseball.Social Activity: On May 17, the annualspring rush party was given atEagles' Hall. It was an informal dance.Chapter Visitors: A. B, Jeffrey, lozva;C. B. Hereferd, Westminster; DaveLashley, '29; Don Higgins, '24; Ed.Goodson, Jr., '24; Paul Edkin, PennsxlvaniaState; J. W. O'Bryon, '89; H. M.Breidenthal, '06; H. M. Franklin. '24;J. G. Kreamer, '29; J. W. Foster, '29;W. W, Barrett, '23; H. F, Laing, '27.Alumni Personals: D. C, Goodson hasbeen made Traffic Supervisor of theSouthwestern Bell Telephone Company,with headquarters at Room 2114 TelephoneBuilding, 1010 Pine Street, St.Louis, Missouri. Born, May 15, to Mr.and Mrs. A. H, Lakin of Emporia, Kansas,a daughter. H. H. Berger was marriedJune 7, to Miss Mary PostellCombs of Fort Worth, Texas. Price