The Theta Data – January 2011 edition is now available!
General Fraternity Vice-President’s Report
January 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This will be my last communication to you as a General Fraternity Officer as I am approaching the end of my second threeyear term and will be replaced this summer at Convention. It has been a wonderful experience for me to serve on the General Fraternity Board of Trustees. The General Fraternity Board continues to […]
2010 Honor Roll
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January 1, 2010 — Greetings to all Theta alumni of Beta Theta Pi — Please consider a dues contribution for 2010, and join the following loyal supporters of our House Corporation and its programs. Dues are payable to Theta House Corporation and mail to Martin Haskell, Treasurer, PO Box 43100, Cincinnati, OH 45243. 2009 DUES […]
Paul E. Koch ’51
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Passed away May 12, 2009 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Graduate of OWU where he majored in music, he earned a master’s of sacred music degree at Union Theological Seminary. He served in the Army from 51-54 and with Illinois Bell Telephone from 70-82. He served as organist and director of music in several […]
Nolan E. Smith ’54
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Nolan E. Smith of Bishop St. New Haven died October 29, 2009 in the Hospital of St. Raphael. Nolan was born in Lima, OH April 30, 1932, son of the late Raymond P. and Mary Purnell Smith. He was the proprietor of American Worlds Books, selling rare books to universities worldwide and helped scholars with research projects. Nolan received his Bachelor of Arts with honors in English […]
Tom R. Shank ’52
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From Joan Shank, early 2009. This is to inform you of the death of my husband Tom R. Shank. He was in the OWU class of 1952. Tom was very proud to be a Beta. He treasured the friendships and always made it a point to contact brothers in his travels. Sincerely, Joan Shank Tom R. […]
Valuable Paul Nobis ’55 Pictures Available Now on CD
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For those of us in school in the 50s, we have fond memories of our years at 54 W. Lincoln and on the OWU campus. Fortunately, a great deal of that history was captured on film by Paul Nobis ’55. It seems that Paul was always popping up around the corners of the house making […]
Charles “Chic” Rose ’59
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Tom….here’s the picture I took back in May at OWU. I know you asked for a copy. Sorry it took so long. It was great to see you and catch up on old times. Best regards, Chic B. Rose
Jack Hahn ’55
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Jack and Judy Hahn share many of their adventures in their annual Christmas card. 2009 events included: Their prized “feature” is the large scale Garden Railroad, which is prominently displayed at their annual backyard “Open House” and featured in a special CD film. Their summer vacation included a Great Lakes tour…..from Chicago, by boat, to Buffalo, Canada and down the Hudson to NY City. 17 days of food, sightseeing and […]
Bill Plavcan ’55
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Tom…. we are still on the right side of the grass, although my Parkinsons is progressing. I’m still able to get to the hospital and do some health care work. It keeps me out of trouble. I’m enjoying reading the Theta Data. Keep up the good work. Bill [NOTE: In October ’09 your editor was […]
