THE CHI ZETAGRAM University/tlf Illinois Cl)'apter of Lambda Chi Alpha

Vol. XLIU CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, JUNE 1973 No. 2

WELCOME:

Homecoming Features Meeting--Parties

Business Before

Pleasure Is Top

Goal For Alumni

By Doug Lauffenburger '75 High Rho

Dear Brothers, I would like to take the opporttmity

to invite all of you to what is perhaps the most important alumni meeting in the last 10 years.

On Saturday, October 27, which is Homecoming Day here at the U of I, the Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Association is holding a business meeting at 11 a.m. before the lllini battle Iowa.

New officers will be elected and important business will be discussed during the meeting.

Beyond that, Homecoming will be a special day for all of you who can meet here in Champaign. After the meeting, there will be ltmch at the Chapter House with the festivities really taking off following the football game.

A cocktail hour will precede a special dinner at the House and it will be followed by a BIG alumni­tmdergrad party that will feature entertainment appealing to all, we trust.

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Fraternity Builder Living in retirement in

Melbourne, FL, is William L. Cherry '31, who was the first President of the Space Coast Alumni Association that led to Chapter status for Beta Nu Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha at Florida Institute of Technology.

He and his wife, Rosemary, have two children, Anna Mary and David William. Home is at 404 W. Btmker St., 32901.

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• CRAMMING?: Absolutely not. Reed Yeater '73 of Decatur is just checking over a few things with Dale Miller '76 of Granite City prior to final exams.

No Bats In Belfry- Not Yet:

Kid, Cats, Dog, Birds, Trees, Snakes Inhabit Chicago's"Garden Of Eden"

He's not kidding you when Bill D. Sanders '63 says it's raining cats and dogs- or birds- or fish- or snakes in his ancient "Garden of Eden" home in Chicago.

The TV Art Director and TV Producer for Grey-North Ad­vertising, Inc. , of Chicago, reports he has three cats, four snakes, one dog, 30 birds and a fraternity of tropical fish.

That isn't including himself, his wife, Lorna Bell, a belle at the University and an Alpha Omicron Pi, their son, Robert Bell Sanders, who is seven years old, or the plants and indoor trees (about 400 ).

The "entire family" is living in a Victorian house on Chicago's North Side which he is re-designing. Two of his previous apartments have ap­peared in the "Home" section of the Chicago Tribune.

A member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Bill has garnered many

awards from such illustrious groups as the Chicago Society of Typographic Arts, New York Film Festival, the Artist Guild and the Chicago Society of Communicating Arts.

Those don't include awards from Best Read Ads, Reader's Digest and the Chicago Film Festival awards for TV commercials.

In addition to his regular chores, Brother Sanders is a one-man corporation specializing in ad­vertising illustrations dealing with children's book illustration, design consultation and dabbles in the field of fashion illustration in addition to several free-lance advertising ac­counts.

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THE CHI ZETAGRAM

Published regularly by the Alumni Association of Chi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at the University of Illinois, Box 2213, Champaign, Il., 61820, for the benefit of its alwnni and friends. High Alpha:

Dick Prebil '74 . . . . ... Rock Island High Beta:

Steve Brune '74 . ..... . Rock Island High Gamma:

John Crook '76 ...... Edwardsville High Tau:

Lou Valcik '74 . .... ....... Chicago High Delta:

Dan Drescher '7 4 .. ... Rock Island Hi Kappa:

Bob Wilson '74 . ... . ..... Rockford High Phi:

Bob Owens '74 .... Fernindina, FL High Epsilon:

Ron Dipaolo '74 .... Colwnbus, OH High Rho:

Doug Lauffenburger '75 ........ . . Des Plaines

High Iota: Pat Oberg '76 .. .. . .. .. Park Ridge

High Sigma: Tom Bemis '76 ... . ...... .. . Dixon

High Pi: Marv Vawter '62 .. . . . . Champaign

Chicago's Eden ... (Continued from Page I)

He has also won several awards for his illustrations.

In his spare time, he travels ex­tensively and collects antique ob­jects, particularly old children's toys.

The Sanders with their pets, trees and plants can be located at 1733 N. Mohawk, 60614.

Homecoming .... (Continued from Page 1)

The undergrad Brothers are making a determined effort to be especially good hosts for Homecoming and will provide parking facilities as well as campus tours for your family.

You will be hearing more from us later in the Summer about our Homecoming events, but I just wanted to make sure to let you know far enough in advance so that you can save October 27 on your calendar for a BIG reunion in Champaign with your Brothers.

See you.

THE CHI ZETAGRAM June 1973

CHECKING OUT: Discussing how Doug Lauffenburger '75 (left) of Des Plaines is going to get his gear into boxes to take home for the Summer is Paul Witkay '76, also of Des Plaines.

ALUMNI NEWS: Fishing And Golf For The Hanawalts

Now that he has retired as an accountant for Sears Roebuck & Co., John W. Hanawalt '30 and his wife, M. Kathryn, are living in a condiminiwn apart­ment in Naples, FL, and have been " busy" playing bridge, golf and going fishing.

Brother Hanawalt says he plans to go North in June to sell his home at Riverwoods. He then will stay in Florida all year, except for travels and possibly will build a small house on some property he owns at Lake Sherwood, WI, to be used part-time in the Summers.

After December of 1973, his permanent address will be The Piedmont Club, 4155 Crayton Road, Apt. 108, Naples, 33940.

Former House Manager and Treasurer of Chi Zeta, John Wilson Trwnbull '52, is an electrical con­tractor for Trumball Electric, Inc., in Maywood.

"Bill" was the Vice-President of the Maywood Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1958 and became Director in 1959. He is a member of the Suburban Veterans Chorus.

He and his wife, Barbara, reside at 5440 Fair Elms in Western Springs, 60558.

Robert Alan Ewert '66 is a graduate student at Arizona State University. He flew world-wide

reconnaissance missions while in the U.S.A.F. He resides at 1522 No. 111 E. Osborn, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Former Traveling Secretary for Lambda Chi Alpha, Robert I. Metcalf '34, has retired, but not inactive.

He is a trustee of National Savings Bank, a member of the Quinnipiack Club and Ten Acres Country Club.

Brother Metcalf is a Past­President of the New Haven (CT) Chamber of Commerce, a Past­President of the Rotary and Past­President of Connecticut State Personnel Association.

In 1963, he was "Citizen of the Month" in New Haven.

He and his wife, Jeannette, have two grown sons, Robert and William. The couple resides at 905 Mix Ave., Apt. 3D, Hamden, CT 06514.

Lawrence D. Whalen '39 and his wife, Jean, a Kappa Kappa Gamma, have three children, two sons and a daughter. The mechanical engineer and his family reside at 5205 Bir­chcrest Drive, Edina, MN, 55436.

June 1973

Congratulations To New Alumni Chi Brothers

We would like to congratulate these brothers who graduated last semester - our newest alumni.

Martin Crain graduated in math 1 computer science. Tl~e former Lydia Hayes became hts wife on January 29. "Marty" is presently working in Champaign until next September when he will enter Trinity Seminary in Deerfield.

Jim Donohue is presently fulfilling his Army Reserve obligation. His political science major will be valuable when he enters law school next Fall.

Dennis Klocke took his BS in acturial science to Long Grove where he is now working for Kemper Insurance.

Kevin Soss graduated with a major in psychology and is presently working in the Chicago area.

Misfelt In Iowa;

Vinson In Oneida

Michael L. Misfeldt '72 is now a graduate student at the University of Iowa . He lives at 725 Emerald D-30, Iowa City 52240.

Ralph Albert Vinson '55 is a practicing veterinarian in Oneida and is a Past-President of the Oneida Lions Club, as well as being a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the American Society of Swine Practitioner of Knox County.

He was also an Elder of the First United Presbyterian Church of Galesburg for three years.

" Vin" and his wife, Carolee, have three children, William, 16, Susan, 15, and Richard, 14. Home is at P.O. Box K Oneida, 61467.

Past-High Alpha R. David Teb­bren '68 is an insurance broker with Kelly & Tebben Agency, Inc. , in Pekin. Brother "Dave" resides at 2707 Overbill Road, 61554.

Retired since 1956 is Charles C. "Tappy" Tapscott '20. He and his wife , Nadene, reside at 2851 South Ocean Blvd, Apt. 7G, Baca Raton, FL 33432.

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"Bull" Subsides For Proefrock; A Brand New Pa

BROTHER RAT: Cuddling a pet white rat is the pin-girl of Dale Miller '76, Candy Schawitsch of Decatur, who stopped in for a visit during finals. Brother Dale keeps his pet "Terry Lou" in a cage in his room.

Abbott '33 Retires

And Plans Travels After 26% years, Thomas William

Abbott '33 has retired from All State Insurance Co.

During that span, Brother Abbott held only three positions with the firm : 1946 - '63, Pricing Manager and Acturial Supervisor , 1963 - '68, Product Development Manager and 1968 - '73 as Assistant State Filings Director.

"Tom" and his wife, Mary-Alice send a report on their three children.

Their daughter , Jacquelyn, is married to an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin. They have a 3%-year-old girl.

Their two sons are working, both taking a year off from college. Tom had three years at Washington University in St. Louis and Greg has had two years at Knox College in Galesburg.

He advises his brothers that they plan to travel extensively for the next year or so before relocating permanently.

Brother Abbott was the college roommate of Clifford R. Dammers '33, who died recently .

David W. Proefrock '72 is now an "unwilling member of Uncle Sam's fine defense."

He ·writes, "Good to see some activity coming from the LCA. Best of luck in all endeavors. I have become an unwilling member of Uncle Sam's fine defense. After the initial bull, we've settled here in Augusta where I work with children of military dependents, and Vicki, at the moment is spending full time with our recent addition (Amy Elizabeth, born Nov. 20, 1972). Vicki is planning to go back to work part­time soon, probably doing medical research at the medical college here.

" It may interest you to know that everything you've heard about the Deep South and Southerners is true. It 's like going back 10 years in time to live down here.

"We'll be back in lllinois for leave during the last two weeks in April. I have every intention of stopping by the House for a while. "

Dave, his wife and their new-born reside at 126 E. Bannock, Augusta, GA, 30904.

Brothers Retire As time and the mood will allow,

Eugene A. Blackford '29 has been doing a bit of traveling since he retired from U. S. Government service.

" Blackie" and his wife, Eleanor, have a son, Peter, who lives in Italy. They live at 824 N. 58th St. in Waco, TX 76710.

Retired with his wife, Catherine, a Delta Zeta, is Professor Henry W. Knerr '28, who make their home at 219 Adams Ave., State College, PA 16801.

Word has been received of the death of Brother Charles Gustav Tilgner '35, who passed away February 17, 1973. Surviving are his widow, Thais, a daughter and a granddaughter.

Also reported dead were Edwin F. Steeve '31; Albert Lawrence Vollborn, Jr ., '30; Harry H. Morris '22 and Waldene F . Luke '30.

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SERIOUS STUDY: Glancing over a book preparing for final examinations is High Gamma John Crook '76 of Edwardsville, who picked a sunny spot in front of the House to meditate.

Near And Far:

More News From Our Brothers E. Parke Godwin '33 is in insurance with Farmers Insurance Group in Los

Angeles, CA. He is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. "Eppie" and his wife, Elizabeth,

have two daughters, Sally and Katherine. They reside at 17337 Tramonte Drive in Pacific and Scott, 8. Palisades, 90272.

President of South End Savings & Loan Association is George D. Hill­strom '32.

He is a member of the Flossmoor Country Club, the Chicago Yacht Club and the Jackson Park Yacht Club.

Brother Hillstrom and his wife, Lorraine, a Kappa Delta, have two grown sons, Scott and Bruce.

The Hillstroms reside at 1362 Dartmouth Road in Flossmoor 60422.

Architect Ronald Larry Budden '72 is with the firm of John Portman & Associates of Atlanta, GA.

"Ron" resides at 894 Monroe Circle N.E., Atlanta 30308.

He married the former Betty Wright, a Gamma Phi Beta, and they have two children, Sally, 10,

Robert Anthony Stih '58 is Senior Sales Analyst for Recognition Equipment, Inc. in Schiller Park. He and his wife, Grace, have two daughters, Kathy, 12, Janis, 10, and a son, Danny, 5.

They reside at 1006 Swain, Elmhurst, 60126.

W. Michael Henebry '60, better known as "Heap," is a consultant in Lincoln, MA, with the Sensoresearch Corp.

He and his wife Carolyn have four children, Geoff, 12, Mary, 9, Susan, 6, and Sarah, 2. They live on Round Hill Road in Lincoln, 01773.

James M. Hackett, '57 is with the First National Bank of Chicago. He and his wife, Dorothy, an Alpha Phi, have three children, James, 16, Sharon, 14, John, 6. Home is at 443 Strieff Lane, Glenwood, 60425.

June 1973

NEWS NOTES: Faculty Senator Is Dr. M elinder

Dr. Richard Melinder ' 60 is teaching at Belleville Area College and is a member of the Faculty Senate and Chairman of the Department of Life and Health Sciences.

He and his wife, the former Carol Norton, a Pi Beta Phi, have a son, Michael, 21h , and they make their home at 336 Breckenridge in Belleville, 62221.

John D. Maccono '26 is in retirement at his home at 360 Wellington Ave., Chicago 60657.

" Jack" was a Professor of Elec­trical Engineering before his retirement and is a Past-Exhaulted Ruler of the B.P.O. Elks No . 1666 in Chicago. He is also a member of the Alpine Club.

------The current Director of the

Delaware Junior Davis Cup Program is Dr. John Grant Bergman '58, who is an assistant professor at the University of Delaware.

He married a Zeta Tau Alpha, Barbara S. Wallace, and they have an 8-month-old daughter, Elizabeth, at their home at 23 Chandate Court in Newark, DE 19711.

Architect Richard Albert Salogga '68 is with the Eschliman Associates in Columbus, OH. He and his wife, Flicker , and their 4-year-old daughter, Piper, reside at 1558 Doone Road in Columbus, 43221.

Still basking in the Florida sun­shine is Arthur W. Young '24 who makes his home at 247 Robin Drive Bird Key, Sarasota, 33577.

Living in retirement in St. Louis is attorney Charles H. Wittenberg '29, ~ Past-High Alpha and High Gamma. His home is at 4482 Lindell, 63108.

G. D. Schmidt '72 ' 'Thanks'' Guys

A bachelor, Gary Don Schmidt '72 is a salesman with Esco in Danville. His only remark sent along was to his Brothers " Thanks for the memories." He can be reached at 1017 Griggs in Danville, 61832.