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

OHIO BETA imdergraduates made pilgrimage to Columbus on occasion of Brother Brown's one hundredth birthdiiyreception, May 30. The chapter presented him with a plaque setting forth the men's love and respect for theirvenerable brother and informing him that the beautiful new Ohio home of Ohio Beta had been named in hishonor. Making the presentation, as several undergraduate Phis look over his shoulder, is John Bruce '65, chapterpresident. At left is Herman Shipps, Ohio Wesleyan '13, who served many years as chapter adviser and as Vice-President for University Relations at Ohio Wesleyan.im IN PHI DELTA THETA! f9and citations from his host of friends and admirersin the city of Columbus.Representing the members of * A 9 on thishappy occasion was Brother Elden Smith whopresented Dr. Brown with a framed resolutionadopted by the General Council, the text ofwhich appears below. Dr. Smith was accompaniedto Columbus by Mrs. Smith.The undergraduates of Brother Brown's chapter,Ohio Beta, also made a pilgrimage fromDelaware to Columbus for the party and madea presentation to Dr. Brown. Particularly pleasingto Dr. Brown was the information that thebeautiful new home of Ohio Beta has beennamed in his honor.In a fornSal note of thanks to friends whohelped make his day such a memorable one.Brother Brown probably summarized his attitudeconcerning the observance when he wrote,"I so much appreciate this remembrance onyour part of an occasion which was for me not apersonal achievement, but the gift of a kindprovidence.COLUMBUS Phis turned Founders Day dinner. May 14,into a "happy birthday" party for Dr. Brown, whothrilled all present with his message to the Fraternityhe has served so long. Shown with Brother Brownare (left to right): Dr. Elden T. Smith, M.G.C, Presidentof Ohio Wesleyan; John A. Eckler, Ohio Wesleyan'35, Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees,and William W. Taylor, Case-Ohio '51, Presidentof the Columbus Alumni Club.