Martin Newcomer, III ’38 celebrated his 97th birthday on March 29 with his wife at his residence in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Brother Newcomer activated in Michigan Alpha on May 7, 1932. He is among the oldest known living members of Michigan Alpha and still keeps in contact with the chapter.
In recognition of his 78 years of loyalty and congratulations for his milestone in longevity, the active chapter sent him a birthday card signed by nearly 30 active brothers with their Bond Numbers. The highest Bond Number signed on the card is 1953. Brother Newcomers’ Bond Number is 440.
His daughter, who lives in Ann Arbor, contacted the active chapter to inquire about the possibility of the fraternity helping her father to celebrate his birthday by signing a birthday card. The active chapter members were thrilled to demonstrate why Phi Delta Theta is considered a fraternity for life.