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

BY Ray E. BldtkwBll,Alumni SecretaryFranklin'24DR. JOHN EDWIN BROWN, OWo Wesleyan -_.P.P.G.C, was 100 years old on May 24. Sis days later,at his "Centennial Open House," dozens of Phis werepresent, and Dr. Elden T. Smith, M.G.C, presented himwith a testimonial {rom the Iratemity, fext will befound on page 4.chapters met at the University Club under theleadership o the club's president, William W.Taylor (Case-Ohio '51). John A. Eckler (OhioWesleyan '35), prominent Columbus attorneyand chaimian of the Ohio Wesleyan UniversityBoard of Trustees, introduced the honoredguest of the evening. Another prominentOhioan, Fred J. Milligan (Ohio '28), a one-timetraveling secretary for « A e, was toastmasterfor the banquet which featured an address byDr. Elden T. Smith (Ohio Wesleyan '32), Presidentof Ohio Wesleyan University and memberof the General Council.Every Phi in the dining room was thrilledwhen the honored guest was presented and in abrief message to the assembled brothers, demonstratedagain the clearness of mind, the sense ofhumor, the forcefulness of expression, and theintense loyalty to his Fraternity that have characterizedhim throughout a lifetime. Of particu.lar interest Was his recital of events connectedwith the founding of many chapters of * A G,events going back fifty or more years ago.The General Fraternity was represented by"For as I like a young man in whom there is somethingof the old, so I like an old man in whom thereis isomething of the young; and he who follows thismaxim, in body will possibly be an old man, but hewill never be an old man in mind."^Cicero in DeSenectute.CICERO might well have written these wordsabout a man whom every Phi is proud tocall brother. Dr. John Edwin Brown (OhioWesleyan '84), Past President of the GeneralCouncil who, on May 30, 1964 celebrated his100th birthday.Actually the May 30th observance was onlyone of three major activities in the extendedseries of tributes paid Brother Brown by hislegion of friends.The first formal recognition of Dr. Brown'scentennial anniversary came on May 14 whenthe Columbus Alumni Club of # A 9 turnedits annual Founders Day observance into a"Happy Birthday" party for Dr. Brown.Members of the Columbus Alumni Club anddelegates from the nearby Ohio undergraduate"HE WILL NEVER BE AN 01[2]H. W. Emswiler (Denison '16), President of ZetaProvince; Frank E. Fawcett (Washburn '50),Assistant Secretary; and Ray Blackwell (Franklin'24), Alumni Secretary, along with CouncilMember Smith.That * A e played an important role in Dr.Brown's Open House, held at his home onSatiirday, May 30, is evident in the words ofthe centenarian when, in writing of the affairhe said, "You couldn't hit a spot without findingsome Phis there."The turnout of Columbus citizens, so manyof them educational and professional leaders ofthe area, particularly members of the medicalprofession, many of whom had received theirmedical education partially in the classroom ofDr. Brown, paid undeniable tribute to theaffection and respect that exist in the communityfor Brother Brown.Among the gifts for the occasion was a signedcitation from die President of the United States,one hundred red roses given by the FloristAssociation of Columbus, and numerous gifts