1912–13 Volume 37 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

156 THE SCROLLthey have been for several years, as the majority of the men who were on thevarsity squad or the freshman team last year have returned to school thisfall. Brother H. S. O'Brien, who starred on the freshman team last year,showed up extrfemely well in the backfield up to the time that he was injured.He has been out of practice for about ten days now. Phikeia Crabbe is makinga very strong bid for the position of quarterback on the freshman team.The chances in basketball look good now, although a coach has not yet beenchosen to succeed Coach Jones who went to Illinois this year. Brother Little,who was on the varsity squad last year, and Brother Berry, who was captainof last year's freshman team, should not have any trouble in making the team.So far this year, we have had visits from three of our alumni: BrothersH. Wocher, '09, Gus Rudy, '07, and S. V. B. Miller, '06; and from BrothersMotsenbacker, ex-'i3, and Chafee, ex-'14. We were certainly glad to seethese brothers back again, and wish that more of the alumni could drop into see us. E. S. HAYMOND.West Lafayette, Ind., October 16, 1912.IOWA ALPHA, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYWith the opening of school this year, Iowa Alpha returned practically allof last year's active chapter. This puts the chapter in an excellent conditionwith twelve active men and the year promises to be a. most prosperous one.The chapter takes great pleasure in introducing to the members of PhiDelta Theta, Brothers Earl Chronister Shipley, New London, Iowa, and PaulWinter Willits, Decatur, 111.Although the freshman class was a trifle smaller than that of last year,Iowa Alpha was fortunate in pledging three good men. They are ArnoldE. Zurawski, Burlington, Iowa; Baron D. "Crane, Mount Pleasant, Iowa;and Fred M. Taylor, Hillsboro, Iowa.A number of the chapter's alumni were present and rendered valued aidduring rushing-season. Among the alumni visitors this fall were: BrothersFred Beck, '03, Arthur Beck, '06, and Howard Brown, '13. We were alsogreatly pleased to receive visits from Brothers W. C. Scamman, IllinoisDelta, and B. B. Paddock, Illinois Alpha.Brother G. C. Hueftle resigned his place on the faculty as instructor ofmathematics and has entered the State University of Iowa, at Iowa City.The football team with Brother Glenn H. Tallman as student coach andcaptain were not victorious in their first game of the season. The elevenwent down to defeat before William and Vashti College at Aledo, 111., onSaturday, October 12. However, the prospects are for a good team and withthe excellent schedule ahead of them a successful season is expected. IowaAlpha is well represented placing five men in positions on the first team.Phi Delta Theta has been unusually successful this year in the classelections placing a man at the head of each class. Luther Weaver is presidentof the seniors, L. M. Cox of the juniors, Clarence S. Johnston of the sophomoresand Phikeia Arnold E. Zurawski heads the freshmen.Alumni Day was very fittingly observed by Iowa Alpha members andpledges and the Mount Pleasant Alumni Club with a dinner at the NewBrazelton Hotel. The subject for the day was brought out in a number ofspeeches from the active men and alumni. Songs and yells were given andgeneralgood fellowship prevailed.Affairs at the. chapter house this year are being very capably handledby Brother Everett S. Shipley, house manager, and Brother L. M. Cox, housesteward. Thirteen men are rooming at the house and there are sixteen atthe table. CLARENCE S. JOHNSTON.Mount Pleasant, la., October 17, 1912.IOWA BETA, UNIVERSITY OF IOWANo letter received.