1964–65 Volume 89 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for JANUARY, 1965 205Dr. RusseU H. Fit^bbon (Hanover '23), a formereditor of THE SCROLL and highly recognized professorof political science on the University of Californiafaculty, has transferred from the Los Angelesbranch to the University of California atSanta Barbara.WiUiam Fiske Harrah (U.C.L.A. '34) was the subjectof a front color photograph and a doublepage spread feature article in the October 18 issueof Parade, the Sunday newspaper magazine. BrotherHarrah was the subject of a SCROLL feature articlein the January 1964 issue.Phis will be particularly interested in the finalsentence of the Parade story, a quote from BrotherBill Harrah, "To enjoy life, one's got to share it."Bruce A. Tippett (Colorado '64) is a regional representativeof the University Program of the Peopleto P'eople organization, a private corporation devotedto the task of promoting better internationalunderstanding among the peoples of all nations.Thomas O. Dobbins (West Virginia '56), formerlya project manager for the Advanced Research ProjectsAgency, Office of the Secretary of Defense, hasjoined the consulting staff of McKinsey & Company,management consultants in Washington, D.C.Brother Dobbins is the author of several articleson rocket propulsion and of the book, "Thermodynamicsof Rocket Propulsion and Theoretical Evaluationof Some Prototype Propellant Combinations."Dr. Charles Heimsch (Miami '36), chairman ofMiami University's Department of Botany has beennamed editor of the American Journal of Botany,official organ of the American Botanical Society.While editing the publication he will continue hisduties as a member of the Miami faculty.Edward C. First (Dickinson '35) has been electedpresident of the Harrisburg (Pa.) Chamber of Com-MGM has signed Van Heflin (Oklahoma '32) toco-star with Alain Delon and Ann-Margaret in"Scratch a Thief."Dr. Carey Croneis (Denison "22), chancellor ofRice University, has been appointed by Anthony J.Celebrezze, U. S. Secretary of Health, Education andWelfare, to the ten-man national advisory committeeon the Higher Education Facilities Act.Harry J. (Jack) Mier, Jr. (Maryland '43), presidentof Gamma Province, has been promoted to BrigadierGeneral in the U.S. Army Reserves. He washonored at ceremonies during the latter part ofHAPPY DAY for Jack Mier, Jr. (Maryland '43) camerecently when he was promoted to Army Reserve BrigadierGeneral, Commander of the I57th Infantry Brigade,at ceremonies held at the Indiantown Gap MilitaryReservation, Pa. With Brother Mier, who is presidentof Gamma Province, are his wife, Barbara (left), andhis mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mier, Sr.September at XXI U.S. Army Corps Headquarters,Indiantown Gap, Pa. Brother Mier, a veteran ofmore than twenty-two years of combined active dutyand Reserve service, is commander of the 157thInfantry Brigade, having held this post since March28, 1963. He is currently employed by the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Public Instruction in Harrisburg.He is state coordinator of the Civil DefenseAdult Education for the state.Harry Stanton (Washington State '24), MiamiBeach, Fla., visited in PuUman, Wash., recently forthe first time since his graduation. He is a freelance actor and singer in New York and Hollywood.Brother Stanton is to appear in a Perry Mason showas a judge in the "Case of the Careless RockHound." He also is to appear in the new TV series"Profiles in Courage," and has participated in theLloyd Bridges and Dobie Gillis shows.A. Stewart Bledsoe (U.CXA. '44) has been electedRepresentative from the 13th District of the Stateof Washington. He also was named WashingtonState Cattleman of the Year.President-elect (1966) of the Florida State UniversityAlumni Association is Harry W. Massey(Florida State '55), outstanding National Life Insuranceman in Palm Beach County, Fla. As anundergraduate. Brother Massey was a record-settingvarsity quarterback and served as president of thesenior class.