On March 16, the Fraternity Dining Service was inaugurated at the Beta House. This was the second of the fraternity combinations on the campus, which was brought about by the rapidly depleting chapters. This group consisted of Beta Theta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, and Chi Phi, the three north-end fraternities. As food prices skyrocketed and board incomes fell, due to men leaving […]
Beta Throw Big Open House
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
One of the largest events of the university’s social season took place last October 16 right after the Battling Bishops trounced Akron university’s football squad 19-7. The members of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity threw open their doors to the dads, mothers, and students of Ohio Wesleyan for a gala open house. The special event was Dad’s Day, and the Beta’s […]
Parties Are Great Success
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
One method used by the members of the Ohio Wesleyan Chapter of Beta Theta Pi for relaxation is informal parties. The social committee tries to plan one every month. This year the social season got off to a quick start with a hay (hey!) ride on October 25th. There were some thirty girls picking hay from their hair and munching on cookies and […]
Mascot No. 2
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
One evening in February, 1942, a home iess puppy was found in the garage at the Beta House. After about three weeks of coaxing, the Betas succeeded in getting him to come in the house. Because of his strong resemblance to Wooglin, it was decided to name him “Wooglin, Jr.” Junior was a mongrel, but not in the common sense. […]
Beta Dances
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In ordinary times the Betas put on starched-front shirts and bow ties three ,times a year and go dancing with their best girls at the Beta formals. This year, how ever, was not an ordinary year, and the Miami Triad had to be cancelled. The winter and spring were held as usual, along with the traditional Pledge Formal. The Pledge Formal […]
Marriages
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
The brothe s of Theta Chapter who have been married in the past year are: Hal Leuliette, ’42, to Jeanne Chester, in January; Robert “Butch” Johnson, ’42, to Eleine Haines, June, 1942. Dick Johnson, ’41, to Dottie Komrninsk, June, 1943; and Fred Johnson, ’42, to Phyllis Carson, also this June.
Swimming
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
Coach “Doc” Freeman’s swimming team started out the season with the best squad in recent years, but they were scuttled be for they had gotten a good chance to weigh anchors. This was due to inadequate trans portation facilities caused by gasoline rationing, and a general need to curtail athletic expenses for econony’s sake. Among the Wesleyan mermen were […]
Gregg on Varsity
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
Dick Gregg, Columbus sophomore, was a member of the 1942 undefeated freshman basketball squad. Last fall, he donned the helmet and shoulder pads, and went on the gridiron. Although it was his first year of varsity football in college, Dick held down his end position like a veteran. His excellent playing ability and unbeatable spirit kept him in the starting line-up […]
Brentlinger is Outstanding Athlete
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
In recent years, Coach Gauthier or “Little G” as he is familiarly known, has not been bothered by an overabundance of good athletic material. He has had one blessing, however, in the presence of one of Wesleyan’s greatest athletes. This talented individual is one of the Sons of the Stars, Bob Brentlinger, Lima Junior. In the fall, this versatile lad dons the moleskins […]
Ohio Wesleyan’s Famous Band . .
February 27, 1943 by Leave a Comment
Above is a photograph of Ohio Wesleyan’s famous fast-stepping Marching Band. Every Saturday afternoon, during football season, this great band of 69 men and a girl take to the field to gat on a show unsurpassed by the larger schools. In this outfit are four Betas, Joe Newhard, clarinet; Chuck Gatesman, trombone; Bob Harris, saxophone; and Bud Anderson, […]
