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May. 1937 No. 8 ^ol. 15 The Notre Dame Alumnus

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CHICAGO'S KNICKERBOCKER BLACKHAWK HOTELS COMPANY The magazine is published from October to June inclusive by the Alumni Association of the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame. Indlmnm. The subscription price is $2.00 a year: the price of single copies is 25 cents. The annual alumni dues of $5.00 include a year's subgeription to THE ,, ALUMKUS. Entered as second-class matter January 1. 1923, nt *hf> r.^-^ ^ff" '*• ^^•'•' " ^ ^' • • • L^-BW-.LJ-..M.^-JA^RJ.!.-^-L The Notre Dame Alumnus

Vol. 15 MAY. 1937 No. 8

'37 Class to Hear D. F. Kelly, Bishop Alter

Desrees Will Be Conferred Upon 498; Cere­ monies to Begin Friday, June 4, With Many Re­ unions; Traditional Events Have Prominent Places

Contributions of business and com­ vice-president of the University, Fa­ special re-union to fight over again merce to American life are recog­ ther Raymond Murray, C.S.C, head their experiences in the World War nized at Notre Dame this year in the of the Department of Sociology, and days of their graduation. They will selection of Dennis F, Kelly, promi­ an able committee have combined have a gala re-union on Friday night nent Chicago merchant and philan­ their many talents to arouse unprec­ at the beautiful summer home of thropist, to give the ninety-third edented enthusiasm for the first St. Bemie Voll, who is the local chair­ Commencement address, on Sunday, Joe Hall re-union. That alone will man for the class. June 6. The Commencement cere­ bring back to the campus many noted Herb Giorgio, class secretarj', has monies will begin on Friday, June 4. Notre Dame figures. been working thoughtfully for many Most Rev. Karl J. Alter, D.D., Ben Kaiser, Pittsburgh, has been months on the plans for the five-year bishop of Toledo, Ohio, one of the working steadily for more than a re-union of the 1932 boys. With the leading figures in the American hier­ year to develop the silver anniversary help of Tom Hagee and the special archy, \\-ill deliver the baccalaureate re-union of the class of 1912 and assistance of Ed O'Malley, local sermon. Both have long been friends present indications are that he will, chairman, he will produce, it seems of Notre Dame. Mr. Kelly received with Fred Mendez, South Bend, the certain, the largest five-year re-union an honorary doctor of laws degree in local chairman, achieve exceptional in history. 1930, and Bishop Alter has been a results, in attendance, interest and Informal Re-unions guest on the campus on many occa­ program. sions. Innumerable groups will meet in­ Members of the golden anniver­ formally for re-unions. The class of Mr. Kelly, in addition to being sary class of 1887, under the guid­ 1931, for instance, was so pleased president of the Fair Store and a ance of John Heineman, class secre- with its five-year gathering a year leader in the development of State tarj', will meet with the 1912 class ago that it will meet unofficially Street as a merchandising center for dinner Friday evening in the Fac­ again this year. Tom Proctor and kno^vn throughout the world, has ulty Dining Room. Prank Hochreiter will gather in many been extremely prominent in Catho­ boys from '35. And there will be lic charitable acti\'ities for the past Inspired by splendid interest of others. 25 years. For services in this respect, Eddie McOsker, class secretary, the he was created a Knight of the Order 20-year class of 1917, will have a The traditional events will occupy of St. Gregory by the late Pope Ben­ their usual places in the week-end edict, and later made a Knight of program. There will be two base­ Malta by Pope Pius XI. ball games, both with the University of Iowa, on Friday and Saturday. 498 Degrees The Council of Local Clubs, inspired In the class of 1937, degrees will by last year's highly successful pro­ be conferred upon 498 candidates in gram, ^vill gather at 11 o'clock Sat­ the colleges of arts and letters, sci­ urday morning. The annual Alumni ence, engineering, law, and com­ Banauet will be at 6 o'clock Saturday merce. Forty-two states and seven evening. foreign countries are represented. An unusual feature of the Com­ One hundred and eighty-eight will be mencement program will be the pres­ graduated with honors. entation of the Laetare Medal, on Facing brighter prospects than any Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, to Dr. class since 1929, 219 of this year's Jeremiah Denis M. Ford, the emi­ graduates depart from the College of nent Harvard scholar. Arts and Letters, 146 from the Col­ The hospitality of the University lege of Commerce, 49 from the Col­ and the campus is extended to all lege of Science, and 55 from the former Notre Dame students, wheth­ College of Engineering. In addition, er they be members of the re-union 29 candidates are being awarded classes or not. Those who did not bachelor's degrees from the College receive degrees are equally welcome of Law. with those who were fortunate Re-unions, developed through enough to receive them. many months by the unending energy Ample residence accommodations and deep interest of many persons, will, as before, be provided on the will be an outstanding feature of the campus for all those returning. Mem­ 1937 Commencement. D. F. KELLY bers of each class will have rooms Father Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, Commencement Speaker. close to each other in the halls. 206 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 U.N.D. Nisfit Has PROGRAM of the Wider Scope NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT (All events are scheduled on Central Standard Time) Radio Programs Add Welcome Notes

As always, it vras bigger and better! Friday, June 4 The conclusive proof of the un­ precedented success of Universal Alumni Registration. Notre Dame Night on April 19 is the Opening of Alumni Golf Tournament—^The William J. Burke-University 18-hole volume of club news in this issue of Course. the ALUSINUS. That outlines, better Reunion Classes Meet by Special Arrangement of Class Committees. than other words could, the details Official 1937 Reunions are: 1887; 1888-89-90-91; 1897; 1907-08-09-10; and innovations of the Night's ob­ 1912; 1917; 1927; 1932, and a Special Reunion of all St. Joseph servance from Coast to Coast. All readers are asked to pay particular Hall alumni. attention to it. 2:30 P.M. Baseball, University of Iowa vs. Notre Dame, Cartier Field. 7:00 P.M. Concert, University Band, Main Quadrangle. Special ti-ibute should be paid, 7:00 P.M. Silver Jubilee Dinner of the Class of 1912, Faculty Dining Room of however, to the Studebaker Corpora­ the University Dining Halls. tion, South Bend, for its co-operation in allotting a part of its i-adio time on 8:00 P.M. University Theatre Production, Washington Hall NBC to the special Notre Dame pro­ 8:00 P.M. Five-Year Reunion Party, Class of 1932, Columbia Athletic Club, gram. The remarks of Father John South Bend. F. O'Hara, and Elmer Lay den, and 8:00 P.M. Twenty-year Reunion Party, Class of 1917, Bernard J. Voll home, the songs of the Glee Club were heard and appreciated in all parts of Ironwood Road. the country and, especially in the Saturday, June 5 many Notre Dame gatherings. The Studebaker advertising agency, Alumni Registration. Roche, Williams & Cunnyngham, -A-lumni and Class Golf Tournaments. Chicago, acted generously with 8:30 A.M. Mass for Deceased Alumni, Sacred Heart Church. Studebaker's in arranging the pro­ gram. 9:30 A.M. Last Visit of Class of '37, Sacred Heart Church (private ceremony). 10:00 A.M. Class Day Exercises and Award of Honors, Washington Hall. Particular recognition is also due 11:00 A.M. Eighth Annual Council of Local Alumni Clubs. the Michigan network, a combination 2:30 P.M. Baseball, University of Iowa vs. Notre Dame, Cartier Field. of eight stations in that state, which 6:00 P.M. Annual Alumni Banquet, East Hall, University Dining Halls. presented 15 - minute Notre Dame 8:00 P.M. Concert, University Muscial Organizations, Washington Hall. program on Universal Night, •with Sunday, June 6 the assistance of Alfred N. Slaggert, '21, •Detroit. AI was the speaker on 8:30 A.M. Academic Procession, Main Building to University Gymnasium. the program. ; 9:00 A.M. Solemn Pontifical Mass, University Gymnasium. Baccalaureate Sermon, The Most Rev. Karl J. Alter, D.D., Bishop Approximately 75 individual radio of Toledo, Ohio. stations in all parts of the country The Flag presented by the Class of '37 will be blessed immediately co-operated •with the University and after Mass. the local alumni in putting Notre 11:00 A.M. Raising of the Flag, Main Quadrangle. Dame programs on the air on Uni­ versal Night Many of them were 12:00 M. Luncheon Reunion of St. Joe Hall Alumni, Faculty Dining Room, elaborate and required detailed ad­ University Dining Halls. vance preparation. Notre Dame ex­ 12:00 M. Monogram Luncheon, West Hall, University Dining Halls. tends its sincere appreciation to all 3:00 P.M. Presentation of the Laetare Medal to Dr. Jeremiah Denis M. Ford, of these and to every group and in­ University Parlor. dividual responsible for any part of them. 4:00 P.M. Awarding of Degrees to the Class of 1937, University Gymnasium. The Commencement Address will be delivered by Dennis F. Kelly, Thanks to every one, noted and LL.D., Chicago. unnoted, known and unknown, for the extraordinarv success of the tral high school, of Fort Wayne, won Segraves' oration, "Child Labor Night. second prize, and William De Muth, Ame.ndment," •was a terse treatise on And now turn to the club news! Catholic Central high school, of Ham­ the attitude of 28 states that have mond, and John Ziedler, of St. already passed the amendment in Mary's high school, Michigan City, their legislatures. ANDERSON ENTRY WINS were tied for third place. Richard Meier, varsity debater, Richard Segraves, of St. Mary's Segraves was awarded a gold who leads the entire school in point High school, Anderson, was declared medal for first place, Freistoffer a of scholastic average •with a four- •winner of the third annual Indiana silver medal, and each of the other year mark of 97.93, •was one of three Catholic High School oratorical con­ five received a bronze medal. Se­ judges of the contest. Rev. William test on April 18, in Washington Hall graves also was given the McNamara A. Bolger, C.S.C, and Dr. Francis E. on the campus. Seven speakers spoke trophy, emblematic of supremacy in McMahon, of the philosophy depart­ from 15 to 20 minutes each on cur­ the annual oration. Deputy Attorney ment, completed the trio. The con­ rent topics. General J. P. McNamara, '29, of In­ test was sponsored by the Wranglers' Henry Freistoffer, Catholic Cen- dianapolis, presented the trophy. club. May. 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 207

Association's Communism Program Progresses

President and Secretary Visit Pacific Coast Firsl Time in Association History; Clubs and Outside Groups Co-operating; Movement Gaining General Ground

The Association's efforts to stimu­ room of the Elks club with a splendid present and accounted for, together late proper concepts of Communism, and representative group of Notre with many other faces familiar both and to spread this right perspective Dame and civic business and profes­ in the Cleveland scene and on the to others through the medium of our sional men. campus. The Notre Dame club of aluirmi, are meeting \vith success. The night of April 6, the Notre Cleveland has furthered the anti- Many of the Local Clubs have found Dame club of Cincinnati sponsored Communism, o r pro - Americanism, the proposed meetings on the original an open meeting at the Kemper Lane program in the Cleveland diocese by itinerary too soon for preparation, hotel. A dinner for the visiting offi­ cooperation with Bishop Schrembs. entailing postponements, but where cers of the association preceded the The Bishop each year conducts an they have been held they have re­ meeting. Don Dixon was chairman essay contest in the high schools and sulted most favorably, -ind many of the affair, aWy aided by Frank colleges of the Diocese, on a religious other groups, K. of C, American Sweeney, manager of the Kemper theme. This year, because of its relig­ Legion, parish societies, etc., have en­ Lane, Dick Sheils, Bob Bonkamp, Leo ious and timely significance, he has tered invitations for the time of Dubois, Jeff Powers, George .A.ug, chosen Communism as the theme. President Arthur J. Hughes, so that and Hogan Morrissey. The Notre Dame club has offered a his original program has been ex­ special prize of §25 to the winner in panded in the last analysis. Akron and Cleveland the high school and the winner in the college classifications, in addition to The Knights Crusade, the program April 13, Aki-on, like Hamilton, de­ feated the jinx of noon-day meetings the usual medal award made by of the -American Legion, splendid Bishop Schrembs. work being done through the Sunday and provided an outstanding meeting Visitor, Jesuit publications, diocesan of alumni and prominent guests. Bill organs, the pulpits of the Church, the Burkhardt was in general charge of Papal Encyclical on Atheistic Com­ arrangements and was rewarded by HONOR PAUL MARTIN munism, increasing variety and qual­ their success. Doctor Jim Kramer was special host to his classmate. During a solemn ceremony held at ity in our pamphlet racks—^have en­ St. Peter's Church, Chicago, on rolled in recent months in eloquent President .A.rt Hughes. A miniature . reunion of the Class of 1911 was held Sunday, April 25, Paul R. Martin, tribute to the judgment and initiative '09, now a member of the faculty at of Notre Dame and our Association in Doctor Kramer's home after the luncheon meeting, attended by Al the University, was formally received in undertaking this campaign under as an affiliate of the Order of Friars President Hughes last year. Hilkert, Bill Helmkamp, Billy Ryan, Doc Kramer and Art Hughes. The Minor, the most important branch of Alumni Secretaiy refereed. the First Order of St. Francis. The Columbus, Hamilton, Cincinnati Very Rev. Optatus Loefiler, OJ'.M., Since the last report. President The night of the thirteenth, Cleve­ minister provincial of Sacred Heart Hughes, in addition to many personal land, under the absent general lead­ Province of the Franciscans, pre­ addresses to outside organizations, ership of President Pat Canny, held sided, and the Rev. Maximus Poppy, has, with the Alumni secretary, vis­ a meeting in the auditorium of Ca­ O.F.M., national secretary of the ited the Notre Dame Clubs of Colum­ thedral Latin High school, through Third Order of St. Francis in the bus, Hamilton, Cincinnati, Akron and the courtesy and cooperation of Fath­ United States, delivered the address Cleveland. By the time you read er Lawrence Yeske. Tom Byrne, -\1 which accompanied the presentation this, the western trip will be under Sommer and Charles A. Mooney, Jr.' of the letters of affiliation which had way—the first time this Alumni sec­ were among the committee members been issued in Mr. Martin's behalf retary has visited the clubs west of by the Most Rev. Leonard Bello, the Mississippi, and the first time a O.F.M., minister general of the entire president of the association has ever Order of Friars Minor, who resides made such a signal contribution of REGARDING APPLICATIONS in Rome. time. In addition to the cause which is New applicants for admission to the immediate motive, the organiza­ Affiliation to the First Franciscan the University next September Order is an honor but seldom con­ tion improvement from these contacts number about 70 per cent more would justify the effort and time. ferred on a layman, and Sir. Martin than at the same time a year ago, is only the fourth to receive it in this according to the latest figures country. It is equally rare in Europe. In Columbus, Eay Eichenlaub, Ed from Registrar Robert B. Riordan. Moriarity, Harry Nester, Dr. Dunn, When it is conferred it is because Don Hamilton and the other members Present indications are that cam­ of some unusual contribution which of the club, assembled a fine crowd pus residence facilities will be ex­ the recipient is deemed to have made on the night of April 5, only to have hausted not later than July 1 and, to the Franciscan cause. In the case them disappointed when unusually in consequence, no applications of Paul Martin, the distinction comes bad and unlooked for weather condi­ accepted after that (except from in recognition of his literary work tions delayed the speaker. However, students whose homes are in the dealing with the various phases of President Hughes and the Alumni South Bend area). Franciscanism. He is the author of Secretary met the committee in a long Alumni are urged to act upon "The Gospel in Action" and co­ and most pleasant rump convention. author of "Survey of a Decade," this information at once, wher­ two full-length books on the Franc- In Hamilton, the following noon, ever necessary, and to pass it ciscan philosophy of life. In addi­ April 6, Judge M. O. Bums and Marc along to their interested relatives tion he has written extensively for Fiehrer overcame the difficulties of a and friends. magazines and newspapers. noon meeting, and filled the dining 208 The Notre Dame Alumnus May, 1937

1937-38 Slates For National Officers Debaters Are

HONORARy PRESIDENT Successful Very Rev. James A. Bums, C.S.C., '88, Notre Dame PRESIDENT Professor Coyne William E. Cotter, "13, New Rochelle, New Yorlc Coaches Squad James E. Deery, '10, Indianapolis

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Contesting the varsity question, Terence B. Cosgrove, '06, Los Angeles "Resolved: That Congress should Harry F. Kelly, '17, Detroit have the power to fix minimum wages and maximum hours for industry," In SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT 19 intercollegiate debates, the 1937 George W. Burlcitt, '02, Houston Varsity debating team won 11 deci­ Charles A. Mooney, Jr., '26, Cleveland sions and dropped eight arguments, under the direction of Prof. William DIREaOR FOR 4-yEAR TERM J. Coyne. William J. Granfield, ' 13, Springfield, Massachusetts Francis H. McKeever, '03, Chicago Making a meritorious showing in the Midwest Invitational tournament The nominations this year—sub­ is an attorney and has won national at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, mitted by two committees composed fame in his handling of cases involv­ by being placed in the upper 25 per of John P. Murphy, chairman, Joseph ing water rights in that important cent as to rating, the affirmative M. Byrne, and Ernest P. LaJoie; and field in southern California. team of Richard Meier and Robert Byron V. Kanaley, chairman, Angus Schmelzle won four out of five de­ Harry F. Kelly, Detroit, has won a bates, defeating Iowa, Chicago, Kan­ D. McDonald, and Henry I. Dock- great deal of prominence in Detroit, weiler — reflect the wisdom inherent sas, and Creighton universities, and as an attorney and as a Notre Dame losing to Carleton college. Charles in the committees, themselves veter­ alumnus, since coming there a com­ ans of the association. Osbom and Thomas Mulligan, de­ paratively few years ago from Otta­ fending the negative side of the ques­ No one interested in continuing the wa, Illinois. Harry has been actively progress of the association can hesi­ tion, defeated South Dakota univer­ a part of- the Notre Dame club of sity and lost decisions to Minnesota tate to commend the selections listed Detroit. above in the alphabetical order pre­ university, Texas university, Iowa scribed by the constitution. Second Vice-President university and Iowa State Teachers George W. Burkitt, Houston, has college. Honorary President been a staunch Notre Dame repre­ Father James Burns, C.S.C., pro­ sentative in Houston, and his activity In the first of the dual debates vincial of the Congregation of Holy is eloquently reflected in his current with Michigan State, the negative Cross in the United States, is best honor by the Holy Father with a team of Osbom and Mulligan de­ remembered by alumni as a teacher, Knighthood in the Order of the Holy feated the affirmative team of the as president of Notre Dame from Sepulchre. Michigan school at Lansing. Prof. 1919 to 1922, when he assumed direc­ Hance, of Albion College, judged. Charles A. Mooney, Cleveland at­ The affirmative team of Schmelzle tion of the Notre Dame endowment torney, the youngest candidate, has campaign that launched the greater and Meier lost a decision to the Mich­ been a most active member and officer igan State negative team at Notre Notre Dame. in the Notre Dame club of Cleveland, Dame. Prof. J. H. McBumey of President one of the livest organizations in the Northwestern university judged. William E. Cotter, legal counsel local club groups. for the Union Carbide and Carbon Director In a contest at St. Mary's College Co. in New York City, was most ac­ the Notre Dame affirmative defeated tive as a student, and carried that William J. Granfield, Springfield, Mass., has been one of the outstand­ -Alabama in a debate judged by Prof. activity on into the program of the J. D. Menchhofer of Michigan State Notre Dame club of New York City. ing Notre Dame figures in New Eng­ land. He recently retired from a most College. He has been a frequent visitor on the successful career in Congress to re­ campus and maintains close contact Participating in the Delta Sigrria sume his work in law in his home Rho tournament at the University of with Notre Dame despite his New state. York residence. Wisconsin, Madison, the affirmative Francis H. McKeever, Chicago at­ team defeated Wisconsin and West- James E. Deery, a director in the torney, has long been one of the bul­ association, prominent Indianapolis em Reserve and lost to Wayne. The warks of the Notre Dame club of negative team won contests from .41- attorney, former national president Chicago. His activity is reflected no bion and Carleton and lost to Mar­ of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, further back in its historj' than this quette. former national secretary of the Na­ current year when he was the key tional Council of Catholic Men, and a man in the lecture series sponsored Debates with Indiana, Florida, St. leading Knight of Columbus, is not by the club. Mary's college of California, and only close to Notre Dame in spirit Swarthraore were non-decision con­ and in geography, but has, through These thumb-nail sketches do not tests. his fraternal work, and through begin to do justice either to the Notre Dame or the general record of The debaters opened their sched­ membership on the board of direc­ the candidates. But they will simply tors, achieved a fine understanding of ule in a radio debate with Kent Col­ serve to identify them so that you lege of Law, of Chicago, over WLS, the association problems. can recall the many times their Chicago on the question: "Resolved: First Vice-President names have appeared in the news as That the extension of consumers' co­ Terence B. Cosgrove, Los -Angeles, participating in the activities that operatives would contribute to public has been active in the Notre Dame go into the progress of Notre Dame welfare," Notre Dame upholding the program of the Los Angeles club. He and the association. (Continued on Patre 226) May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 209

CAMPUS NOTES By JOHN J. LECHNER. '37

ELECTIONS lided solidly with an umbrella tree. terfeit money. ... A warning had been issued to South Bend merchants In the spring a Notre Dame man's Emboldened by this display of power the G. of W. challenged Holy Cross to beware of a smooth confidence fancy turns grimly to thoughts of man passing new five dollar bills. . . politics. It's impossible to walk about Seminary to a game of baseball. The G. of W. looked good in infield prac­ Herb entered a down town shoe store, the campus without a second string took practically the first pair of shoes campaign manager sidling up, blotter tice but during the game—Softball is more fun, anyway, say the G. of W. shown him and then presented two in hand, to whisper hoarsely: "How new fives as payment. . . What his yuh lining up? Jo Blow's a good guy. wife would say when he came home Get on the bandwagon!" THE MONTH IN BRIEF late apparently gave him a harried This year a new wrinkle is being expression since the merchant took utilized to the nth degree in campus The Prefect of Discipline's office no chances. . . The bills were sent to politics—that of the slogan. Posters has been moved across the hall into a bank to discover if they were genu­ bearing candidates' names plead from more spacious quarters. . . The boys ine while Jones waited innocently in every bulletin board: "Swing to now can do all the trembling they the front of the store. . . How did we Bing"; "Go With The Green"; "A want without also vibrating their find out?. . . A good newspaperman Better Ball With Bohen"; "No More companions. . . Late flash on elec­ never divulges the source of his in­ Dancin' With Anson"; "Let's Swing tions: The Bing Connor for-senior- formation. This Spring and Vote for Mulqueen"; president party has just distributed "Push Gush"; "Don't Be Tardy, Vote free copies of a local newspaper with * All-Hall Party." a poster pasted on the front page FACULTY GOLF An independent candidate, Bill reading: "Stay On the Front With Small, running without a ticket but Bing Connor!". . . Absentee ballots Entries for the annual handicap amply supported by good ideas, has \vill be permitted for those unable to faculty golf tournament are being been distributing mimeographed let­ leave the infirmary on election day... received in staggering numbers. . . ters signed by his supporters to his If some of the boys can shoot golf would-be constituents. Small pledges: scores as low as they pass out grades "A Vote for Small is a Vote for AH"; SWING, SWUNG, SWING they should be wows. . . . John F. Wade, sophomore engineer from "No Stallin' With Small In." . . . Senior Ball date, Jlay 7. . . Will One of his posters shows two infants Glencoe, Illinois, would have won Osborne ^vill play. . . Plenty of social $800 had he attended a certain South in conversation. "D i d you say activity with the Engineer's Ball, the BAWL?" queries Infant number one. Bend theater's Bank Night last Monogram Ball and the K. of C. Ball month. . . . Mathematics Professor "No, I said SMALL" is the answer coming on consecutive week-ends. . . of his youthful companion. William L. Benitz passed his thirti­ Boyd Kaebum's orchestra at the eth winter ^vithout having donned an One faction released a handbill Monogram Ball tops any of the music overcoat or topcoat. . . . James E. stating: "Wanted, Nine Good Men we've heard at ND dances. . . That's Deery, '10, was the principal speaker For Senior Class Offices" followed by just our opinion, or as Odd Mclntyre at the Law club's annual banquet names of their candidates. Two hours would say, "Add Personal Piffle". . . honoring the memory of the late Col. later a rival group released broad­ The Monogram Absurdities was a Hoynes. ... St. Edward's college's sides announcing, "Found, Nine Good good show. . . Plenty of laughs. . . Tamburitza orchestra entertained in Men, etc." A campus Winchell was the honored Washington hall . . . According to The Law club, usually sedate and guest at an informal lake party given the Scholastic: "A Tamburitza band business-like when it comes to elec­ by senior students of the College of is one consisting entirely of Slavonic tions, also has succumbed to the Law. . . He exposed too many ro­ string instruments, playing native virus. No less than four candidates mantic secrets of the lawyers. . . folk songs and other airs". . . Now for the presidency are now in the all we have to do is discover what a field with numerous dark horses "Slavonic string instrument" is. . . lurking on the sidelines needing only STUDENTS DISPUTE slight encouragement from a friend ("Say, why don't jion run for presi­ Rev. Thomas Brennan, C.S.C, head dent?") to throw themselves into the of the department of philosophy, has THE "LAWYER" APPEARS race. With campus clubs also run­ scheduled a student's philosophical The Notre Dame Laioyer, quarterly ning vigorous campaigns, a simon- disputation. . . This method of philo­ publication of the law school, made pure voter with no axe to grind is sophical debate was successfully in­ its third appearance of the year. . . a rarity indeed. We're thinking of augurated last year. . . Two one-act Father O'Hara contributed the lead running for something, too, even if plays presented by the University article, "Justice". . . . Father John we have to form a new club. Our Theater in Washington hall were Ryan, C.S.C, of the history depart­ slogan ^vill be: "Cast Your Votes For well received. . . They were "Thread ment, has been elected secretary- Campus Notes." It's in the bag. O'Scarlett," by J. J. Bell, and "Hot treasurer of the LaSalle Memorial Headlines" by Bertram Hobbs. . . . Commission. . . . Father Ryan was Frank Ciolino again scored as a lead­ selected as a member of the commis­ WALSH WALLOPED ing lady with his soprano version of sion by Gov. Townsend of Indiana— "Edith Hastings". . . . Those demon softballers, the gen­ Notre Dame observance of Music tlemen of Walsh, have been having Week drew large crowds to Washing­ ton haU. . . Five public concerts and a great time on their unenclosed ball JONES OR J. JAMES.? park between Walsh and Badin. One recitals were presented. . . The new of their number "got hold of one," This will be news to Herb Jones, dormitory, now under construction, as he explained modestly later, and Notre Dame ticket manager, as well should be ready by next Sept. 15. . . sent Outfielder Tom Condon, Buffalo, as all my avid readers. . . Several A local grocer has built a model New York, racing back—^back until months ago Herb narrowly escaped Notre Dame from canned goods, packages, lemons, potatoes, etc. the aforementioned Condon had col­ being arrested as a pass^ of coun­ 210 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937

•^•T^ •?5iS rr^ K^^^£^- These Are the Faces That Launched . . . mf-'- •" "i^ m^'i ^15?, B"^» Ten Thousand Careers; Fourteen Present Faculty Mem­ mt bers Have Influenced the Alumni of More Than a Quar­ I^^AS,'"' ^'i s* Pr)!^ ter of a Century; Always Pleased to See Old Students. ^^

PROF. F. X. ACKERMANN, PROF. JOSE A. CAPARO, 50-Ycars. 1887- 25 Years. 1908-» Mcchanical Drawinff Electrical Engineering "Traditions are the real tapestries of all noble halls. Traditions claim and receive the plenary loyalty of all high and fine spirits. 'Our fathers have told us' is a slogan of all reverential — that is to say, the best — minds. It is almost a touchstone of refinement in a man to he mindful of the cave from which he was digged and the rock from which he was hewn. In theology tradition is a fount of revelation; in educa­ tion tradition is a fount of culture. . ." These were words of the late Father Cavanaugh.

These men here pictured are the Ii\ang traditions of Notre Dame. They have served school and student 25 years or more.

REV. W. A. BOLGER. OS.C., RE\*. C. DOREMUS, C.S.C. 26 Years. 1911-» 25 Years, 1910-* Economics and Politics Alumni frequently complain that the flood of time and progress has French carried away the places and the faces they knew at Notre Dame.

But here are fourteen faces that remain like buoys in the stream, to guide the navigator as they guided him these many years.

Not one of these men fails to express his enjoyment and his appre­ ciation of the thoughtfulness of the men who have gone from his dass- roora to their careers and who come back in person or correspondence to exchange greeting or reminiscence.

To utilize the beautiful philosophy of Father Cavanaugh in this PBOF. ICNOU-LES B. SMITH, particular relationship, how vital to a Imng University that its alumni PROF. ROB'T I^E GREENE, 29 Years. 1908- 35 Years, 1902- Mlnin? Enffineering should be mindful of the intellectual caves from which they were digged Pliarmacy by these teachers of Notre Dame, and these sculptors of the young mind who hewed them from their rocks.

Come back to Commencement, June 4, 5 and 6.

1 Father Bolgcr's five yeat^ at St. Thomas, 1928.33. did not remove his influence or his friendships from Notre Dame. - Prof. Caparo spent some time in teaching and studying in South America and one year in teaching at Carnegie Tech. ' Dr. Cooney taught a year in 1901-02. left, to return in 1911 to resume his teaching career. * Father Doremus was away from the University for two years in 1924-2G. "^ REV. 1L J. WALSH, cs.a, * Father Walsh was President of tlie University, 1922-2S, and was on leave of absence, REV. TIIOS. IRMSC, CSJ^, 28 Years. 1908-» 1934-5. 27 Years. 1910- History Mathematics & Religion

PROF. JOHN M. COONEY. PROF. JAMES HJNES, PROF. EDW. J. MATTRDS, PROF. F. W. KERVICK. PROF. WM. L. BENTTZ, PROF. REG. KACZMAREK, 27 Years, 1901-' 27 Years. 1910- 42 Years, 1895- 28 Years. 1909- 41 Yearj, 1896- 25 Years, 1912- Joumalism History Mathematics Architecture Mechanical Engineering Biology May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 211

By JOSEPH S. PETRITZ, '32 » » » ATHLETICS Director of Athletic Publicity

Well below the high standard they minutes 43 seconds in winning the made it necessary for him to sort his set for themselves during Notre two-mile event. John Francis pushed material as rapidly as he could. Arms Dame's greatest athletic year, 1935- Woodruff to a meet record of 1:55 made sore by cold weather, and lack '36, the Fighting Irish spring sports for the half. of practice occasioned by frequent teams are showing signs, as this issue The absence of Bill Mahoney, who rain and cold, combined to hamper of the ALUJINUS goes to press, of is still out with a pulled tendon, hurt development of his rookies. redeeming themselves in all sports Notre Dame in the hurdles. And Team spirit flames high, however, before the month of May has ended. Greg Rice, spunky little miler, holder and there is every reason to believe • of the all-time Notre Dame indoor that once the Irish start to click they TRACK record of 4:16.3, showed that he has will finish well above the .500 rating The track team, thanks to Coach not fully recovered from a throat in­ they now hold. John Nicholson's sportsmanship, fection of a month ago when he took The pitchers have been somewhat opened its dual meet season with a third in a race which Woodruff won less than devastating to date, Capt. 68 to 63 defeat at the hands of Pitts­ in 4:26.7. Whether he could have Ennio Arboit, after hurting his arm burgh. When Notre Dame had strong beaten Woodi-ufF is doubtful at best, pitching in sold weather, is gradually mile relay teams in the days of Alex but Rice at his peak, would have cov­ rounding into shape. Oscar (Lefty) Wilson, Pitt didn't want a relay. So ered the distance a full 10 seconds Rydell and John Goncher have per­ it was omitted .from the program faster than Woodruff did in winning. formed creditably. each year, including 1937. But, Ken Eyden, Pitt sophomore who Al Kovzelove hasn't started hitting, when the meet ended in a 63 to 63 won both hurdle races, set a meet tie and Coach Carl Olson of Pitt re­ but his backstopping is beyond re­ and Cartier field record of 23.9 sec­ proach. Jim Carson, hard-hitting quested a relay to decide the out­ onds for the 220-yard low hurdles, come, "Nick" willingly complied. first sacker, is out for at least three shaving 1/10 second off the field weeks with a shoulder injury in an He knew that John Woodruff, mark which Gus Desch set in 1922. accidental collision with Joe O'Neill. Olympic champion at 800 meters, and The track men still have dual Andy Puplis has been playing credit­ Art Thomas, who had won the quar­ meets with Navy, Ohio State, and able ball at short stop. Meanwhile ter mile, would form half the Pan­ Michigan State, the Indiana State the second and third base spots have ther team, and that Notre Dame's meet at Notre Dame, May 29, and seen a parade of candidates try to chances were next to nothing. He the outdoor Centrals at Milwaukee, win a permanent spot in" the starting was right—and Woodruff, after fight­ June 4. lineup. ing off a game challenge from Pete • Sheehan, hit the tape in front by BASEBALL Chuck (Browser) Borowski in cen­ four steps. The time was 3:22. ter field and Johnny Moir in right Coach Jake Kline's baseball team apparently have their jobs sewed up But the meet was not OTthout its got off to a flying start by dumping although both are expected to im­ promise for the future. The Pan­ Chicago, 16 to 9, and then nosing prove at the plate. Moir got off to a thers are one of the strongest dual out a strong Illinois team, 7 to 6, in great start against Chicago and Illi­ meet deals East of the Rockies, and 13 innings. Chicago got its revenge, nois, and has since hit a slight slump. several Irish performers showed what 7 to 2, a few days later, and Michi­ Joe Nardone has the call at left field could be expected from them in later gan State followed it up with a 7 to 1 at this writing, the third man to start meets. victory. Meanwhile the first of two at the post. Northwestern games was cancelled Dan Gibbs, who won the Drake re­ The schedule calls for a total of because of rain, and a scheduled lays pole vault at 13 feet % inch, 18 games, winding up June 4 and 5, game with Purdue was postponed tied the Pitt-Notre Dame meet rec­ Commencement week-end, with two until May 25 for the same reason. ord of 12 feet 6 inches, took second games with Iowa. in the low hurdles, and second in the Kline started the season with three javelin throw for high point honors. pitchers and an outfielder from last • • year. His large turnout, 100-odd, GOLF Bill Clifford, hero enough as it The golfers have apparently shaken was, almost won the meet for the off their early season jitters and are Irish. He set a meet record of 9.7 Fellow Monogram Men: again one of the most feared teams seconds to -whip Dick Mason, Pitt's in the middle west. They tied at 9- I.e. 4-A champion in the century. The annual dinner and meeting of the Monogram Club of Notre all in their opener with Washington He came back to lead Mason and U. of St. Louis. To prove this was Thomas into the last 10 yards of the Dame will take place on Sunday, June 6, 1937, at 12 m. It is a all a mistake, they took a 17 to 1 fall 220 before cracking under the strain, out of Chicago. An unheralded Pur­ Thomas winning in 21.4 seconds, great treat to fraternize for a brief hour with your former team­ due team, however, handed Notre 6/10 second under the previous meet Dame its worst defeat in history, 13 record. mates; to chat with the men of your time who carried the colors to 5, at Lafayette before the Victory Bud Faymonville, sophomore of Notre Dame in other sports and March could again be played for the weight star, shattered the meet rec- to become better acquainted with linksmen. Ohio State fell, 14 to 7, ord in the discus throw with a toss the fellows who came before and as the Irish warmed up to their tasks, of 146 feet 7 inches, only 13 inches after you. Each year has brought and Minnesota, one of the strongest teams in the conference this year, under Tom Lieb's all-time Notre an ever increasing attendance to lost a 20 to 7 decision at Slinneapolis. Dame record. Are you listening. these gatherings. Be sure to ar­ Tom? Bud also took the shot put range to be with us this year. Matches remain with Detroit, at 45 feet 4% inches. handily FRED STEERS Northwestern, Wisconsin, Michigan Steve Szumachowski, another soph­ President of Monogram Club State, and Illinois, all of which the omore, lowered the meet record to 9 (Continucil on Tape 226) 212 The Notre Dame Alumnus May, 1937

ST. "J€E" liALL CCUNI€N June 4, 5 and 6

Tentative Program. (See Commencement Program for other features)

FRIDAX: Rooms to be reserved exclusively for St. "Joe" Hallers in the old bailiwick.

SATURDAY: 5:00 P. M.—Informal meeting in "St. Joe Rec." (Badin Hall, North Entrance). (Vour old pennant may be there.)

6:00 P. M.—^Alumni Banquet, Special "St. Joe" tables.

SUNDAY: REUNION COMMITTEE 8:00 A. M.—Mass for deceased rectors and St. "Joe" Hallers, REV. RAYMOND MURRAY, C3.C, living and dead. (Badin Hall Chapel). Notre Dame. Chairman VITUS JONES, South Bend I 1:45 A. M. (following Flag Raising Exercises) — Brief informal DAN O'CONNOR. Chicago assembly at "the turn" in the old kitchen, followed by a BOB PROCTOR, Ellhart pilgrimage to the graves of departed rectors. DON O'KEEFE. Detroit JIM SANFORD, Chicago JIM O'BRIEN, Detroit 12:30 P. M.—Special St. "Joe" Hall luncheon in Faculty Dining JOE DONAHUE. South Bend Room, second floor of. University Dining Hall. ("Head Table JIM BOLAND. South Bend REV. JOHN REYNOLDS, OSC.. Coffee" for everybody. Some of the famous "Wash Room" Notre Dame orators will be shouted down.)

(Rev.) RAYMOND MURRAY, C.S.C., Reunion Committee Chairman May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 213 ALUMNI CLUBS . » >

Clubs Report Fine Response on U. N. D. Night

president; Glen Smith, vice-president; taken up by stories of the old days The eighth annual meeting of the James Coulter, secretary; Michael spent on the campus. Walter Miller, council of local alumni clubs will be Stoley, treasurer. from Cleveland, was down and spent held at 11 A.M., Saturday, June 5, the evening with us and made a gen­ in the court room of the College of We had a very interesting and erous contribution of stories. Law. Every club is urged to have a peppy meeting. Quite some time was Jame* Coulter. delegate present, and all interested in devoted to the discussion of the anti- club organization are welcomed to Communistic movement now being attend. launched by the alumni at Notre ARIZONA Dame. Vincent HenKcsbach, ex.'Zt, 1710 E. 2nd St, Tucson, President: Ted A. Witi, ex.'29. Box 628. Tncsoa.- Secretary. AKRON Since our recent luncheon meeting Frank E. StccI. '25. 327 Wildwood Ave.. at which Mr. Hughes gave us the fine President: Jnmes B. Coulter, ex. '30, 595 address, we have had several requests ARKANSAS Carroll St., Secretary. for speakers on this subject. If you Burt L. Roberts. 1325 Ijncoln Ave.. Little Official Notre Dame Night, April have available speeches on material, Kock. Ark., Secretary. 19, is past and the Akron Club keeps we would appreciate having some, as going. we have volunteer speakers who BENGAL would be glad to render them. Rt. Rev. Timothy Crowley. C.S.C!.. '02, The following officers were elected Dacca. Bengal. India. President; Rev. J. J. for the coming year: Frank Steel, The balance of our meeting was Kennessey, &S.C.. '02, Dacca, Bengal. India. Secretary.

BERRIEN COUNTY (Michigan) Eugene O'TooIe. '20, 321-325 State St. St The 1936-37 Board Joseph. President; Frank A. Ddtle. *26, 1S8I S. CoIfa:c. Benton Harbor, Secretary. Arthur J. Hushes, 'II, Chicago, 111 President Monday, April 19, brought an­ Ray J. Eichenlaub, "15, Columbus, Ohio First Vice-President other Universal Notre Dame Night Henry I. Dockweiler, '12, Los Angeles, Cal Second Vice-President and another meeting of the Notre Dame Club of Berrien County. This James E. Armstrong, '25, Notre Dame Secretary-Treasurer meeting was held at Varesio's near William R. Dooley, '26, Notre Dame Assistant Secretary Nlles. About 25 members were Fred L Steers, 'II, Chicago, III Director io 1937 present. James E. Deery, "10, Indianapolis, Ind Director to 1938 Father Francis Wenninger, dean Don P. O'Keefe, '03, Detroit, Mich Director to 1939 of the College of Science at the Uni­ Joseph M. Byrne, Jr., '15, Newark, N. J Director to 1940 versity, was the principal speaker of Bernard J. Voll, "17, South Bend, Ind Director to 1937 (ex-officio) the evening. Father Wenninger out­ Joseph Waldron, '36, Trenton, N.J Director to 1937 lined progress being made in his de­ partment and in the field of science The 7936-37 Disfrict Governors in general. Maurice Weber, of St. Joseph, was Alexis Coquillard, '03, South Bend, Ind District I the chairman of the evening. Maurie Fred L Steers, 'II, Chicago District 1 called on the following men for brief talks: Father Day, of Three Oaks; Dr. Leo D. O'Donnell. '17, Pittsburgh, Pa District 3 Chet McGratb, of St. Joseph; and Eugene A. O'Brien, '28, Minneapolis. Minn District 4 Art Holton, of St. Joseph. Art drove Dr. John T. Burns, '13, Kalamazoo, Mich District 5 all the way from Lansing to be B. K. Wingerter, "26, East Orange, N. J District 6 present. Hugh A. O'Donnell, "94. New Vork City District 7 In closing I must add that it was John J. Huether, '22, Schenectady, N. Y District 8 due to the efforts of Gene O'TooIe, Thomas Collins, '28, Fall River, Mass 1 District 9 Tom Guinas and John Jauch that this Anselm D. Miller, '25, Roanoke, Va :District 10 meeting was such a success. Frank W. Thomas, '23, Tuscaloosa, Ala District 11 Frank A. Deitle. William Reisert, Jr., "29, Louisville, Ky ' District 12 * Cyprian Sporl, Jr., '28, New Orleans, La. District 13 BOSTON D. Patrick Buell, '24, Dallas, Texas District 14 Fred C. Solari, '35, Center St. Pembroke. Mass.. President; John J. Hanlcy. '34, 40& Daniel F. Foley, '23, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan District 15 Salem St, Medford. Mass., Secretary; Paul McManus. '34. Fox & Hounds Club. Boston. Clarence Ruddy, "27, Aurora. Ill District 16 Mass., Secretary. Earl W. Brown, '93, Helena, Mont. District 17 Universal Notre Dame Night James P. Logan," '18, Denver, Colo District 18 marked the be^nning of a new Notre Anton R. Hebenstreit, 'II, Albuquerque, New Mex District 19 Dame era in Boston. For the first W. Breen McDonald, ' 17, San Francisco, Calif. District 20 time in almost five years the club Samuel M. Dolan, '10, North Bend,.Ore District 21 met at the Hotel Lenox. To be elected District 22 . Called together by John J. Hanlejr, 214 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 erstwhile track manager of '34, and dents of the organization. Included try Club on June 19, was announced, Jim Bowdren, track captaiE of '35, in the line were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle; and all members urged to attend. met to initiate a little activity among Mr. Jay L. Lee, the founder and F. J. Solman. our long lethargic group. first president of the club, together with his daughter. Miss Mary; Mr. The following officers were elected: president, Fred SoUri, '36; vice-pres­ and Mrs. J. F. O'Marah; 5Ir. and CAPITAL DISTRICT (New York) Mrs. Henry L. Bums; Mr. and-Mrs. ident. Jack Saunders, '31; treasurer, Richard S. Walsh, '31, 2191 Plaza. Schenec­ Robert Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. tady, N. Y., President; John B. Land. 'Si. Jim Bowdren, '35; secretaries, John 4 Hedgewood Ave., Schenectady, Secretary. J. Hanley, '34, Paul McManus, '34; John G. Byrne. trustees, Charles Crowley, '13, Joe The club was honored by having The boys are all prepared for the Gargan, '17, Ed Collins, '03. Governor and Mrs. Herbert H. Leh­ year's annual event-^Universal Notre man, of New York State, acting as Dame Night. We are having a din­ Under the circumstances, the turn­ patrons for the affair. ner at Eoger-Williams restaurant, out was most encouraging and at our Albany. next meeting, on May 20, at the Fox Other patrons were Justice and and Hounds Club—our headquarters Mrs. Samuel J. Harris, of the Su­ Edward Eckert, '31, announces from now on—we expect 75 to 100 preme Court Chamber of Buffalo, Mr. his engagement to Miss Buchanan, to be present. We're trying to get and Mrs. Leon Lancaster, J. Eugene of Albany. some movies of the football games, McMahon, Dr. Eugene J. Lippschutz, and hope to have a few prominent Mr. and Mrs. George E. Doyle, Mr. Had a letter from ex-roommate, sports writers present to speak. and Mrs. John G. Byrne, Mr. and the Milwaukee Bill Fromm a few Mrs. W. E. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. days ago. Bill is a sales engineer Present at the meeting the other John F. Connelly, Miss Alice A. with the Dumore Company in Racine. night were: Andy Scafati, '31, teach­ Lynch, and George J. and Robert S. John B. Land. ing and coaching in his home town; Measer. Glynn Fraser, '34, who as president of the Boston group of the Catholic The chairman of the affair wants Poetry Societj' of America, had just to take this opportunity of thanking CENTRAL MICHIGAN brought Hilaire Belloc to town to not only the patrons and patronesses Dr. E. J. Hermes, "16, 1910 Oakland St., of the affair, but also all who attend­ Lansinir, President; J. Harvey Gauthier. '30, talk on the war in Spain; Fred So- Bark River, Mich., Secretary. lari, '36, in the insurance business ed and who aided in any way in and doing very well; John Busichio, making the dance the successful I have finally got a job in an engi­ '3C, at Harvard Law School; Jim event that it was. neering office after five years of try­ Bowdren, '35, Ed Cullen, '35, Joe Bob Measer. ing. Was transferred to the Plant Gartland, '27, Jim Harris, and Joe * Engineers office of the Fisher Body Corporation, Lansing Division, from Sheeketski, '33, coaching at Holy CALUMET DISTRICT (Ind.-III.) Cross; Jack Saunders, '31, Art Mc- the Payroll Department about a Frank J. Galvin, "23, First Trust Bldg.. month ago. The other day Ed Lyons Manmon, '31, George O'Brien, '35, Hammond, President: Fred J. Solman, Jr., '28, 5752 Erie Ave., Hammond, Secretary. was in the plant. He is with the eastern representative of the Lion Duplex Truck Company of this cit}'. Breweries, Frank Murphy, and Mike The Notre Dame Club of the Calu­ Everything is on the up and up now, Forastiere, both at Boston Law met District observed Universal so he says. School; and finally the undersigned, Notre Dame Night with a dinner who, daily guiding the destinies of meeting at Phil Smidt's Fish House, Joe Davey, '33, is now running his the wine and liquor department of Hammond. own business in the big city of Alma, the Fox & Hounds Club, demands The annual election of officers was Michigan. Got a letter from him to be recognized as spiritual director held with the following results: some time back and he .says to tell of that institution. Frank Galvin, of Hammond, assumed everybody to stop in at the Western Paul McManus. th presidency; Clarence Bader, of • Auto Supply store when up his way. Gary, was elected vice-president; Bob Hughes, '34, is spending his time trying to learn the paint business BUFFALO Hugh Carroll, of East Chicago, treas­ urer; and Fred Solman, of Ham­ and keep up on all basketball dope George E. Doyle, Jr., '30. Liberty Bank Bide., President; Bobert Mcaser, *3i, Am­ mond, secretary. from far and wide. Doc. Ed Hermes herst Bee Co., Main & Rock Sts., Williams- is city physician, and doing a grand ville, N. Y., Secretary. Father E. J. Mungovan, of All job of it. Eclipsing all previous, the fourth Saints Church, Hammond, was re­ annual Easter Monday dance of the elected chaplain of the club. Tom King and Charlie Bachman Notre Dame Club of Buffalo was Guest speakers included John have had to take their future football held March 29 in the Terrace room Whitaker, sports editor of the Ham­ hopes inside for a while, because of of the Hotel Statler. Over 175 cou­ mond Times, Frank O'Rourke, and high water. Their practice field was ples attended. Emmet Murphy, of De LaSalle High swamped the other day and their School, Chicago. campaigners have to study their fun­ Dancing was enjoyed to the music damentals in the field house now. of Gene Regan's orchestra, and at Announcement of the John O'Bri­ midnight a smart revue was present­ en Memorial Game to be played May Joe Stack is out to State with them ed through the courtesy of Harry 2, was made, and tickets for the and goes under the title of professor. Altman of the Cafe Savarin. game were sold to those present. Leo Faver (Dewitt) is working at the Olds Motor Works in the Electrical One of the highlights of the eve­ One of the high-lights of the meet­ Division. Received a letter from ning was the presentation of a scroll ing was the nominating speech Rem! Renier, '32, (Detroit), and he to John Moir, of Niagara Falls. made by John Wallace, who led a re­ tells me that he is trying to extend George E. Doyle, Jr., president of the volt against the regime of the Class his father's lumber business in East dub, read the scroll before making of '16, headed by Tim Gainn and Dearborn. He also informs me that the presentation. Other celebrities Pat Maloney. The dass of '16 was he is planning a big day early next introduced were Jim Britt, WBEN able to save the office of treasurer month by being the groom in a mar­ Socony sports broadcaster, and Steve for Hugh Carroll by strenuous efforts riage ceremony. Father Leo Sczy- Banas, former football star. and eloquent oratory. dowski is the pastor of the local Pol­ The reception line was made up of Before the meeting adjourned a ish parish. the present officers and past presi­ golf party at the Crown Point Coun­ G. B. Linn. May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 215 CENTRAL NEW JERSEY foregathering of the Union County Dame's national basketball cham­ pions, with a fine display of movies Anthony V. Ceres, '28, Perth Amboy Nat'l. bar. Bank Bide-. Perth Amboy, President: Jonn of the game at Madison Square Gar­ Liaicki, '31, 215 Water Street. Perth Amboy, President McDonough set the post dens; and none other than the Secretary. prandial keynote in a thoughful ad­ "Where's Elmer?" Notre Dame's (Lawrence Perry, the widely-known dress setting forth the object of this stellar football coach; all of whom sports writer, attended the U.N.D. national rally of sons of the Irish amused the 800 guests to the fullest Night observance of the Central New institution and then called upon Fa­ satisfaction. Jersey Club and he was so impressed ther Deegan, of St. Joseph's College that he did the follo\ving significant across the lake from Princeton, who Jimmy (Schnozzle) Durante and piece of writing for his syndicated delivered a scholarly analysis of the Joe E. Brown, from that well known column, "For the Game's Sake." campaign the Roman Catholic Church place called Hollywood, caused a Needless to say, the writing speaks against Communism and urging the great commotion with their witty for itself.—Eds.) ardent co-operation of all Catholics. stories. From the United States Dis­ (CbpyriEht, Consolidated Press) trict Attorney's Office, we had none Mayor Walker, of Eahway, said other than Michael L. Igoe, who in The other night when Notre Dame that his city was well pleased to have his inimitable way, carried on in fine graduates throughout the country Notre Dame alumni meet there, and that any time they wanted to come style. Arthur J. Hughes, national were foregathering in various cities alumni president, reviewed the work to celebrate "Universal Notre Dame here again they would be welcome and there would be no need of turn­ of the Alumni Association, and ad­ Day," the wTiter found himself one mitted a little prejudice for the local of a crowd making its way through ing on the parking lamps of their cars. Whereupon, the present scribe, organization. And when you consid­ the dark streets of Rahway, N. J., to er that Warren Brown, the brilliant the local Elks Club where the newly who shares a defect common to most old grads of never having gro^vn up, toastmaster of many Notre Dame organized Union County alumni were gatherings, was at the helm with his to hold their first dinner. committed the solecism of delivering a raucous Notre Dame yawp and in clever introductions and unique stor­ It is a very nice club and very, general turning on some typical old ies or mirth, it goes without further very e.xclusive apparently. At least grad heat. But, inasmuch as this saying that comment is limited to ex­ the loyal sons of the Irish institution seemed to touch off some gunpowder, plain in full another perfect Univer­ were confronted by locked doors and the wi-iter walked out into the mid­ sal Notre Dame Night. other indications of inhospitality un­ night darkness of Rahway wondering Thanks goes out again from the til around in the back, guarding a whether Notre Dame's Union County club to James T. Igoe, Jr., chairman, portal, was found a man of rounded alumni were intent upon setting an and the men associated with him on girth and altitudinous stature. example in ordered dignity and a his committee, for making the 1937 very agreeable individual restraint or whether, when this new organiza­ Universal. Notre Dame Night an "Notre Dame?" he asked in a low, event not soon to be forgotten. suspicious voice. tion is older, it will differ in nowise from older ebullient old grad organ­ Jim Doyle, recently appointed as "Quite so," was the reassuring re­ izations of whatever college and in chairman of the luncheon committee, sponse of Barrister McDonough of whatever locality. Somehow the is working on plans for May 6, at Plainfield who recently was one of writer hopes it will. the Morrison Hotel; and the event Jersey's attorneys general. is named the Roosevelt Luncheon. Back flew the bolts and gratefully From early rumors the luncheon has the alumni of South Bend emerged all the indications of being another from grisly darkness into the sub­ CENTRAL OHIO Universal Notre Dame Night in min­ dued lights of a pleasant club en­ Raymond J. Eichenlaub, '15, Hoster Realty iature. Bid?., Columbus, President. vironment. Presently you found * yourself surrounded by some fifty The Notre Dame University Club CINCINNATI of Central Ohio enjoyed the evening grads ranging in age from the early Frank H. Sweeney, ex. '17, Kemper Lane twenties to the late fifties; they came of April 19 in a stag party at Colum­ Hotel, President: Qarcnce Brink. "31, 1306 from Plainfield, Elizabeth, Westfield, bus. We hope that this program for Cryer Ave., Hyde Park, Secretary. Union, Cranford, Perth Amboy, and Universal Night can be continued * points less known. Shepherded by and even elaborated. CLEVELAND Joe Nulty, who helps run the county Ray J. Eichenlaub. J. Patrick Canny, '28, 1660 Warren Road, Probate Court, the company wended Lakewood, Ohio, President: Lawrence Krai, •31, 276 E. 272 St., Cleveland. Ohio, Secre­ its way downstairs to a basement tary. dining room where very shortly pro­ CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Universal Notre Dame Night was ceedings ensued which filled this held at the Cleveland Athletic Club writer, accustomed to years and years Leonard Burns, '25, 1635 20th Ave., Altoona. Pa.. President: William McAleer, '31, 1518 on April 19 and was attended by of alumni feasts, with emotions bor­ 19th Ave., Aitoona, Pa„ Secretary*. some 85 Notre Damers and guests. dering upon sheer bewilderment. Chuck Mooney and Nick Ruffing For here was a meeting of old CHICAGO were in charge and did valiant work to insure the good turnout. Toast- grads so differing from all occasions Francis J. Oelerich. Jr., '32, 864 Larrabee St., Chica{?o, President: George A, Brauti- master Mooney brought the attention of the sort ever experienced as to Ean. '29, in W. Washington St, Chicago, Secretary. of the group to the Johnny O'Brien formulate among other impressions Memorial Fund and an extemporane­ one of sheer novelty. Universal Notre Dame Night, held at the Knickerbocker Hotel, turned ous response brought over $50 to the First, there was no cheer leader. fund. So no one cheered. No one rose in out to be the club's best perform­ his place to demand a long, long yell ance in many a day. Under the Following which we heard from for old Notre Dame. On a nearby careful guiding hand of James T. Father Mike Moriarity who, to OUT dais was a piano. But no one went Igoe, Jr., appointed chairman for the mind, fears no comparison as an af­ near it. Like the harp that once evening, and assisted by a capable ter dinner speaker, and the guest through Tara's halls, it was silent committee, that worked day and speaker, the able Pat Manion. In throughout the night. No one slapped night for the success of the party, Pat's inimitable way he re-impressed a fellow classmate, not seen in a we were favored by the arrival of and recalled to our minds the nation­ long time, on the back. In brief, the such eminent men as Harry Grabiner, al grasp, so to speak, that Notre temper of the function was sedate, taking care of the baseball interests; Dame men have upon public opinion dignified; it could easily have been a George Keogan, coach of Notre in all things. It was important, there- 216 The Notre Dame Alumnus May, 1937 fore, he pointed out, that we proceed ity Drive which is led by Father Mike ziei, a friend of the University; sanely and soberly, in other words Moriarity. Harry Gaffney, '35; George McGrath, '35; Robert Brennan, '35; John Wa­ emphasizing the manner and not the Among the latest bridegrooms is speed. And following Pat's talk we ters, a student in '25 and '26; and Gene Millif, who took the step and Tom Dunn, '35. listened to the national hook-up fea­ who will spring for the drinks when turing Father O'Hara and Elmer he returns from his honeymoon in Universal Notre Dame Night, on Layden. Miami Beach. Dick Mahony is work­ April 19, was celebrated with a din­ Larry Krai. ing hard in the Sanitary Engineer­ ner at the Hotel Band, Hartford, ing Department for Cuyahoga Coun­ Connecticut. The following mem­ We launched our anti-Communistic ty, and Dick helps to increase those bers were present: Rev. Patrick T. program on Tuesday, April 13, in special assessment taxes. Quinlan, chaplain of the club; Tom the Cathedral Latin auditorium. Curry, Cy Gaffney, Bill Hurley, Tom Dan Sammon has given up his pri­ Ferguson, Francis Ahcam, Tim Mur­ Chairman Tom Byrne secured the vate pi-actice to gain experience as sei-vices of Alumni President Art phy, Jack Corney, John Cianci, John assistant police prosecutor. On the Lynch, George Erwin, Matt Meshill, Hughes and Alumni Secretarj' Jim other side of the fence are John But­ Armstrohg to equip US with the nec­ Everett Noble, Harry Deegan, Frank ler and Jerry Miller, assistant county Laraia, Tom Dunn, John Sullivan, essary weapons for combating the prosecutors. Tim Hinchey, Jim Hayes, Art Pari­ evils of Communism. Art laid down sien, Frank Farrell, Tom Griffin. As a good and solid background and of­ Joe Gavin's Holy Name High School basketball team tied for the new comers to the club, we were fered suggestions as to how we happy to have with us, Jim Flaherty, might proceed; and to give us a toe­ city championship in the campaign just ended. The Howard Richards '27; John Cavanaugh, '28; and John hold in the Cleveland area Tom Fagan, '28. Byrne announced tivo pi-izes of $25 proudly announce the birth of a baby each for the two best essays on anti- girl. The genial Judge Carberry is The annual election of officers was Communism—one to be awarded to selling for the Standard Envelope Co. held, and the foUomng men were the local Catholic colleges, and one and is conducting a private venture, chosen to guide the club for the year to be awarded to the local Catholic a pamphlet called "Doing Cleveland," 1937-1938: president, William A. high schools for the best essay sub­ due for publication soon. Hurley, '28; vice-president, Timothy mitted by any student in his respec­ Larry Krai. Murphy, '23; secretary, Francis T. tive group. * Aheam, '27; treasurer, John B. Sul­ livan, '29. We held our Eockne memorial CONNECTICUT VALLEY Mass as St. Paul's Shrine and then William A. Hurley, '28. 70 Montrose St. President-elect Hurley urged the Sprinfffield. Mass., President; Francis A. moved over to the University Club Aheam, '27, c.o Hartford Times, Hartford, members to continue their active in­ for breakfast. Father Hugh O'Don- Conn., Secretary. terest in the club, and in this way to nell, Father Mike Moriarity and The Connecticut Valley Club con­ help keep alive their contact with the Jimmy Crowley were the principal tinues as one of the most active or­ University. The members were also speakers, and the affair was engi­ ganizations in the alumni association. urged to pay their annual dues to the neered by the pair of capahles, Tom University. (To this a member hu­ Conley and Don Miller, who had the On March 5, with Bill Hurley in morously remarked that if the mem­ satisfaction of seeing 85 sit down to charge of ari-angements, a gathering bers paid their dues, the ingenious breakfast. Tom was toastmaster, and of approximately 200 met at the methods of Jim Armstrong in solicit­ President Canny spoke. Hotel Bridgway, Springfield, Massa­ ing pajnnent of dues would cease, as chusetts. Featured were the motion would also his enjoyment.) Chet Brumleve, energetic GE man, pictui'es of the 1936 Notre Dame has been promoted to Dayton. Ted football season, which were thorough­ The club accepted the invitation Wrockledge, southern branch mana­ ly enjoyed. The club had as its guests of our chaplain, Father Quinlan, to ger for Proctor and Gamble and about 150 high school boys, and judg­ attend Communion in a body on Sun­ former Clevelander, was in town for ing from their "ah's" and "oh's" the day, June 13, at his parish in Bloom- a business and pleasure vacation. affair can rightfully be called a field, Connecticut. success. Dutch O'Day, the gentleman It was voted to hold our annual plumber with the Clow Gas Steam Notre Dame Night on the Pontiac spring dance, June 19, at the Hotel Radiator, journeyed to White Sulphur Radio broadcast was well received. Bond Roof Garden, at Hartford, Con­ Springs for a golfing vacation. The Among those present at this gather­ necticut. Frank Laraia will be in weather being what it was, Dutch ing were Paul Castner, '23, who will charge of arranging for this dance. came back snow-blind and mad. Mar­ be permanently located at Hartford, ty Cornelia, the Prudential live wire, Connecticut, in the near future as The Connecticut Valley club went has stepped into the mortgage busi­ general manager of a parking meter on record endorsing Attorney Thom­ ness, too, and declares, without bat­ company. Mr. Castner gave a brief as B. Curry, '14, of Hartford, Con­ ting an eye, that he can save from talk and assured the members of his necticut, for district governor. This M to 2% a year on mortagages. Ed most active participation in the fu­ is an honor that Mr. Curry distinctly Masterson, the Patterson Sargent ture activities of the club. The club deserves, and for which the club in paint man,. is located in Cleveland is happy to have Mr. Castner in its a very short time will formally make again, after a strenuous sales cam­ midst. application. paign in Detroit. John M. Cianci. Art Parisien, '31, came down from * Jim Uprichard won a handsome Haverhill, Massachusetts to be with DALLAS topcoat in a handsome sweepstake the boys, and it was a fine re-union James P. Swift, '24, 1202 Southwestern Life BIdff., Dallas, President: Francis A, McCul- contest conducted locally and figura­ for many members. Art promised to loucli. '.lO, 917 First National Bank Bids., tively speaking, Jim says it's the luck be with us on Universal Notre Dame Dallas, Secretary. of the Irish. Mrs. Pat Canny in a Night. * formal statement declares, "As of Many new faces were present at DAYTON April the 18th, whether skill is para­ EuBene Mayl. "24, 400 IrvinB Ave., Presi­ mount or not, I'm a golf widow." this gathering among whom were: dent : William Cronin, '29, 418 Crafton Ave., Ray Shea, '35; K. Lewis Dunn, '35; Secretary. Ray T. Miller, former mayor, is James P. O'Connor, '32; Vernon Te- Word from Bill Cronin says that very busy as this is written, as one trault, '36; Philip Walker, '36; Dr. the Dayton Club celebrated Univer­ of the leaders in the Catholic Char­ Tom Ferriter, '30; Dr. Manhill Men- sal Night with a dinner in the Bilt- May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 217 more Hotel, followed by cards and monies. He had Hunk Anderson, on February 6 at the Intercollegiate refreshments and a smoker. The now coaching at Michigan, and Tod Club in honor of the football coaches food included cheer leader fruit salad Rockwell, sports writer for the Free who were here for the Spring meet­ a la Murphy, smothered chicken Bau- Press. Al gave Hunk a rousing wel­ ing. jan style, Shea buttered potatoes, come, and the fellows spontaneously lima beans a Bauman, May! salad, rose from the table and shouted their Dr. Harvey Brown introduced our apple pie a la Cronin and coffee. gi-eetings. Hunk and Tod both gave speaker of the evening, Dr. Martin rousing talks. Hoffman, secretary of the Wayne Station WHIO, in Dayton, put on County Medical Society and Director a Notre Dame program from 8:15 to If our entire gang could have been of Parole Clinic of Wayne County. 8:30 that night. Si Burdick, local there I doubt if they would miss any Harvey presented him as an expert sports announcer and sports editor, more of our meetings. It is uncanny in the handling of mental case prob­ interviewed Baujan, Mayl and Cron­ how these committees have succeeded, lems, parole commissioner and a psy­ in. The club committee in charge of one after another, in putting on din­ chiatrist of national reputation. His all the doings included Bill, as chair­ ner meetings that are admitted to be talk justified the introduction. He man. Gay Haas, Frank Buhl and the most enjoyable activities that we left us xrith a new appreciation of Andy Aman. have attended all season. the enormity of the problem con­ * fronting these men and a desire to DENVER The March meeting was held on help construct legislation that is Robert A. Dick. '29. 931 11th Ave. Presi­ dent; Harry Lawrence. '29. 1951 Lawrence March 1 at the University Club. It badly needed. St., Secretary. was the Rockne memorial dinner Just to show their versatility the * sponsored by the Monogram Men of committee then brought out Bud DETROIT Detroit, and the committee was made Shaver, snorts writer and ace jour­ Gilbert F. Schaefer. "26. 17380 Monica. Pres­ up of Gus Dorais, Joe Collins and nalist of the Detroit Times. His talk ident: John W. Brennan, "27. 632 Fisher Bids., Secretary. Bud Boeringer. was filled with delightful "inside" I was not able to attend the Uni­ Gil Schaefer asked Jim O'Brien dope on athletics. Bud is the kind versal Notre Dame party but, from and Harry Kelly to explain our plans of newspaperman that makes boys want to take Journalism. all reports, it was a big success. for an annual retreat at Manresa. There were over 200 people there This plan will renew an activity that John W. Brennan. and they enjoyed music, dancing, re­ was interrupted by the depression freshments, food and entertainment. and a ver>' desti-uctive fire at the Re­ It was our private party of the year treat House. Plans for the Notre DES MOINES Dame-University of Detroit basket­ and everything was free. .A.11 ex­ Harry O'Boylc. '27. 2801 Grand Ave.. Presi­ penses were paid out of the club ball game and Universal Notre Dame dent; Richard Hyde. '35. 678 26th St.. treasury. A special invitation was Night were discussed and the meet­ Secretary. extended, asking the men to bring ing was then turned over to Gus The Notre Dame Club of Des their ladies, and a stag table was Dorais. Moines met -April 5 in a combined pro\'ided for those less fortunate. Our toastmaster's first expression business and social meeting. We have was an enthusiastic welcome to De­ begun making arrangements for Time was taken out from 9:15 to Prexy Hughes' visit and everything 9:30 to listen to Al Slaggert who troit of our alumni president, Arthur J. Hughes, our alumni secretary, Jim is shaping up very well. Bishop Ber- spoke for fifteen minutes over gan is with us 100% and has gra­ WXYZ. Al arranged for this pro­ Armstrong and beloved Father Mac- Namara. Other guests included Ar­ ciously consented to introduce Presi­ gram himself, and it was broadcast dent Hughes. We have also arranged over the entire Michigan network. thur McGuire, who spoke to the club briefly about a definite program of to have the meeting in one of the He gave an extended talk, and we Lay Catholic -Action, and Anthony public high schools which should give have heard many comments on it Beck,editor of the Michigan Catholic, us plenty of room for the good turn­ from outside. who has been a good friend of ours out that we expect. Time was also taken out between and who is definitely a very potent We are also planning a dinner for 10 and 10:30 to listen to the broad­ figure in Catholic Activity here in Michigan. the track team while it is here for cast from Chicago. It goes without the Drake Relays. We are looking saying that we were very proud as for Elmer Layden to be here and also we listened to this program. Gus Dorais talked to the fascinated group about Rock and his close asso­ other Notre Dame coaches who may I cannot give you any of the inti­ ciation with him through many years. be in Des Moines for the Relays. mate details, but everyone assures Many of his stories, I imagine, had Jim Shaw'* many friends will be me that Paul Dooley, as master of never before been told to a large glad to hear that he is up and around ceremonies, George Gettler, Mai gathering. They were gems. Gus again after a serious illness. He was Knauss, Louis Malone, Joe Norton, also introduced Art Hughes and Jim in the hospital for five weeks, but is and Jack Breen certainly put on a Armstrong, both of whom explained getting along fine now. good party. various phases of the -Association's program. I am also pleased to report that The -A.pril meeting was held on Harold Klein has been rewarded with iVpril 5 at the University Club. It The Febmary meeting of the an assistant vice-presidency at the was sponsored by the Finance and Notre Dame Club of Detroit was lowa-Des Moines National Bank. Insurance Group, and the committee held February 1 at the University I have been out of town most of were—C. Marcellus Verbiest, Alfred Club and was sponsored by the Medi­ the winter so I am a little short on C. Ryan and J. Howard Haley. The cal and Dental Group. The commit­ local news. However, I am now lo­ house was filled. tee included Dr. Harvey Brown, Dr. cated in Des Moines again and hope President Schaefer reviewed for William Mulcrone and Dr. Stanley to flash some hot news for the next the members the various activities Insley. The tables were filled. issue. which had taken place and plans for A few moments of prayer in si­ Dick Hyde. the immediate future. He announced lence were offered for our beloved * that the Lecture Series had been a Bishop Gallagher who died a few DUBUQUE financial as well as a social success. days before. G. 1. Knuewald. *16. 321 Bank & Insnranc« Bldir., President; Henry I. TrenWe, '24. 189 Al Ryan then took over the cere­ The club had promoted a luncheon S. Booth St.. Secretary. 218 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 ter Lutz, Dick O'Donnell and Joe EASTERN INDIANA and assured everyone that he would Thomas A. Cannon. '33, 401 Wysor Bids., give his best. Wasko made up the rest of the gang. Munctc. Ind., President: Alvis E. Grancer, «. 'SI, 617 S. Jefferson St. Hatford City, On motion of Russ Leonard loud We decided to meet every first Ind., Secretary. applause was given the retiring presi­ Monday night of the month for din­ dent as a fitting tribute for his accom­ ner. Also, that the iirst Sunday of EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA plishments and a very successful year. every month be set aside as a (Com­ Leo R. Mclntyre, '28, Bethlehem, President: munion Sunday. The club will re­ Ernest L. Wilhelm, '27, New Jersey Zinc After adjournment the members Co.. Research Dept., Palmerton, Secretary. lingered for a light lunch and the ceive at the nine o'clock Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. * pause that refreshes. ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA John B. Ratterman, Jr. A club booster committee was ap­ Charles J. Wittman, '31. 621 Schenley Dr.. pointed; an educational program for­ President: William K. Bayer, '36, 724 W. mulated; and a general discussion 10th St.. Secretary. GOGEBIC RANGE (Michigan) concerning a club retreat finished up Robert O'CallaBhan, ex. '16, Gocebic Na­ tional Bank, Ironwood, President: Francis the meeting. More about these after FLINT (Michigan) J, Vukovich, '35, Ridge St.. Ironwood. Mich.. the next meeting. Stephen J. Roth. '31, 723 Union Industrial Secretary. Robert M. Johnston. Bide.. President: Donald F. MacDonald. '31, Through the facilities of our radio 1631 W. Court St., Secretary. station, WJMS, our club was able to observ'e U.N.D. Night on April 18 HIAWATHALAND (Mich.-Wis.) FORT WAYNE, INDIANA from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.—a day Edward S. Sullivan. '24. 125 E. Suttenfidd Joseph A. Lauerman. '31, 1975 Riverside SL. President; Maurice J. DeWald, '33. 2415 in advance. Ave., Marinette. Wis.. President; Francis C. Huburtus St., Secretary. Boyce. e.r. '32. 1401 First Ave., S., Escan- With the co-operation of Victor aba, Mich., Secretary. Lemmer and your alumni office, our Hiawathaland Club met on Univer­ GRAND RAPIDS president, Robert O'Callaghan, gave sal Notre Dame Night at the Delta George E. Ladwis. '25, 328 Glenhaven Ave.. N. W., President; Raymond J. Bonini. '27. the program a lively start by having Hotel, Escanaba, Jlicliigan. It was 607 Atwood, N.E., Secretary. Bayne Cumniings play all the Notre singularly an alumni group; all had Dame songs on the console organ at degrees. We were few in number but GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN the Ironwood Theatre. strong in spirit. In attendance were John V. Diener, '09, Mayor of the City of The principal speaker of the pro­ Gerald J. Cleary, president, John Green Bay, President; John Clancy, ex. '35, Lemmer, Frank Mileski, Edward K. 625 S. Oay St., Secretary. gram was B. E. Larson, attomey-at- law. Although a graduate of the Ryan, Francis C. Boyce, Dr. Donald University of Michigan and president H. Boyce, all of Escanaba; Michael GREATER LOUISVILLE Khoury and Earl Leach, of Mar­ of the local Michigan alumni club, it quette; Norman C. Bartholomew and John Bannon. '32, 2011 Sherwood Ave.. was not difficult for Mr. Larson to IiOuis\-ille. President: Raymond Naber. '33. myself of Iron Mountain. 417 S. Western Parkway. Louisville. Secre­ find something in common between tary. the two schools to talk about. The Lions Club, in the main dining This is my last letter as secretarj' room adjoining ours, surprisingly of the Notre Dame Club of Greater The program was concluded with a reading by Frank Vukovich, started us off with a rousing Victor}- Louisville as we elected an entirely March which brought our boys scram­ new set of officers on Universal Notre The club again wishes to thank all bling to their feet. After a good din­ Dame Night. One of the largest meet­ who aided in making this program ner and election of new officers we ings of the year took place in the possible. retired to Don Boyce's home to hear Brown Hotel. Ray Pfeiffer presided. Regular U.N.D. Night was observed the broadcast and indulge in "remem- A rising vote of thanks was accord­ by the local members at the home of ber-whens" and "whats-doing-nows." ed dance committeemen Mams Pope Robert O'Callaghan. A very good We missed Henry Lauerman, of and John Bannon for their excellent time was had by all. Menominee, and his brother, Joe, and work in promoting an Easter Dance. Frank Vukovich, cousin Frank, of Marinette. They had The subject of an annual dues was to be up early next morning for introduced and immediately became HAMILTON, OHIO Henry's sister's wedding. We also missed William J. Clancy, municipal an important subject for a post­ M O. Bums. '86, 338 S. Second St., Presi­ mortem examination. .4fter a de­ dent: Marc A- Fiehrer, '27, 701 Rentschler judge, of Menominee, Paul Kruez and bate—^that had the generous contri­ BIdff.. Secretary. the other fellows from Marinette and butions of many of the members— Menominee. the results were unanimously accept­ HARRISBURG Joseph Farrell. '15, Harrisburg. President: Gerald Cleary is deputy state ed; and the small sum of one dollar Robert M. Johnston, '33, City Chemist, Har- chairman of the Democratic state per year was the decision. risburg. Pa., Secretarj-. central committee and husband of the When nomination of officers was Monday night, April 19, the Notre Escanaba postmistress. John Lem­ called for many of the men took to Dame Club of Harrisburg met at the mer is superintendent of the Esca­ the floor and ^'^gorously urged Mr. Beach Front Hotel for a two-fold naba public schools. Frank Mileski Pfeiffer to accept his renomination. purpose. Of course, the primary is judge of probate for Delta County, Mr. Pfeiffer did not because, as he reason was Universal Notre Dame second term. Francis Boyce is in the said, he believed that some one else Night, but it was also the first an­ undertaking business, and Dr. Boyce should have the honorable title. Nom­ niversary of the existence of our operates a hospital, and is making a ination and election then took place local chapter. mark as an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist. Edward K. Ryan is back and the following officers were in­ Dinner was served, during which stalled: president, John Bannon, first in "Esky" practising law after enjoy­ we listened to the broadcast (and a ing two years in the Republican sta­ vice- president, Tony Schreiner; sec­ fine program it was). President Ed ond vice-president, Charles Schwart- bles as state inheritance tax expert. Smith then called a short business Harold Cleary is project engineer at zel; treasurer, Marns Pope; secretary, meeting to elect officers for the com­ Raymond Naber. Ewen, Michigan, for the Michigan ing year. State Highway Department. Lawrence The new president expressed his Joe Farrell was named president. Cleary is chief of the inheritance tax appreciation for the faith that the John McNeill, vice - president, and division in the state auditor general's members have in his ability to guide myself, secretary. department. (Tell Tom Shaughnessy the club through the coming year. Bill O'Toole, John O'Connor, Wal­ to bring his millions to Michigan if he May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 219

feels like dying. Lawrence and he JOLIET, ILLINOIS ,nelly and Doyle, of St. Patrick's always understood each other). Dr. Edward J. Mayer, '27, 301 Ruby St, Church, were present, and Father President; Lawrence J. Dunda, ex. '33, 704 N. Raynor Ave., Secretary. Doyle has been appointed chaplain Jack Erickson is in charge of the of our local club. Cadillac^office for the Federal Depart­ The Notre Dame Club of Joliet ment of Agriculture. James P. Stew­ opened its observance of Universal Our committee has done some art, of Norway, is now in Lansing Notre Dame Night with its annual good work preparing for Arthur serving as an assistant attorney gen­ Memorial Mass and Communion for Hughes' visit. We are glad to know eral. Among the fortunate boys the deceased members of the dub at that Jim Armstrong is coming with swept up and landed on the roof by 6:45 on Monday morning, April 19, him. Monsignor Jame* V. McKay the Roosevelt typhoon is Michael J. at St. Mary's Church. Breakfast fol­ •will preside at the meeting, which Khoury, judge of probate for Mar­ lowed the Mass. will be held at Kansas City's new quette county. Mike left Iron Moun­ municipal auditorium. We are plan­ tain about two years ago. Norman The program for the evening be­ ning to have KCMO broadcast the Bartholomew is thriving in the insur­ gan at 8:00 with a social gathering entire program. Will report on this ance business. in the clubrooms in the West Pines meeting later. Hotel, where members and guests lis­ Charley Meyer. The Gogebic Range Club in the far tened to Ed Mayer, '27, president, northwestern comer of the upper pe­ and Bob Duffy, '31, speak about the ninsula has taken the majority of the obsei-vance and meaning of Universal LAPORTE, INDIANA members of the Hiawathaland Club. Norman E. Dulce. '34, 304 Niles St, Presi­ Notre Dame Night in a radio broad­ dent; Robert E. Quinn, ex. '39, 1401 Monroe We don't blame them because it is cast from 8 to 8:15 o'clock over Sta­ St, Secretary. 200 miles from Ironwood to Escanaba. tion WCLS, Joliet, and to the nation­ wide broadcast at 9 o'clock. Re­ Earl Leach, formerly of Grand LOS ANGELES freshments and a good old-fashioned Rapids, now of Marquette, is upper Douglas Daley. '30. 781 Ceres Ave., Presi­ get-together in the true Notre Dame dent; Thomas Ashe. '31. 2413 Flower St, peninsula manager of Al Ryan's Uni- Huntington Park, Secretary. vei-sal Credit corporation. Raymond spirit also were features of the eve­ McGarry is an architectural engineer ning. Alumni and former students for the TJ. S. Treasury, temporarily in The John O'Brien Memorial Foot­ whose names are not on the roster our midst, at Escanaba. ball Game, scheduled for May 2, is of the Los Angeles Club, and who creating much interest among both live in the vicinity are asked to We made a good showing in pay­ club members and Joliet citizens. We get in touch with —Tom Ashe, ment of alumni dues this year; don't are all looking forward to the game 241S Flower Street, Huntington you think so ? and to helping the most worthy cause Park, California. New officers: Joe Lauerman, Mari­ for which it is being played. nette, president; ' Michael Khoury, Plans for the Summer and for the Marquette, vice-president; Francis C. duration of the year, somewhat ten­ We celebrated Universal Notre Boyce, Escanaba, secretary-treasurer. tative and subject, perhaps, to both Dame Night out here with the largest crowd that has ever attended a local Edward J. Dundon. change and addition, but nevertheless definite in mind, include: a first stag Notre Dame meeting, and this de­ outing, Saturday afternoon, July 10; spite the fact that there was no door HOUSTON an outing for members and ^vives or prize nor Bank Night attraction. The celebration, held at the Mona Lisa M. E. Waller. 'U, 1702 Stuart Ave. Presi­ friends, Saturday, July 31; a second dent: Raymimd B. Keatins. '35. 1810 Ster­ Restaurant, took the form of a din­ ling Bldg.. Secretary. stag outing, .A.ugust 21; a monthly dinner-meeting every third Tuesday ner meeting, during the course of The Notre Dame Club of Houston at 6:30; an annual pilgrimage to which we listened to the broadcast had a banquet in the Texas State Ho­ Notre Dame and annual attendance sponsored by Stadebaker. (After­ tel, and the following members at­ at a football game in the Fall; four wards Clarence Layden reported that tended: annual informal dances. this was the first time he ever heard Elmer over the radio). Thomas A. Standish, Tom Need- Lawrence J. Dunda. ham, Ray Keating, Jack Powers, One of the speakers of the evening was Father Angelo, of the Passion- Mitchell J. Saleh, Leighton Young, KANSAS ist Monastery at Sierra Madre. The George McHale, George P. Murrin, Alhert J. Gebert. '30. U. of Wichita, Wich­ purpose of Father Angelo's visit was Brian S. Odem, H. G. Spiller, J. N. ita. Kansas, President; Dan Welchons, '30, to tell us again about the annual Powers, John C. Rhein, R. C. Scog- 623 Elm St. Ottwa. Kansas, Secretary. Notre Dame Retreat and to sign up a gins, R. D. French, Charles S. Atchi­ group of fellows for the 1937 edi­ son, T. F. Green, Jr., M. E. Walter. KANSAS CITY (Missouri-Kansas) tion which will be held on April 30, The new officers elected at the ban­ Robert Tyler. '29. 3616 Paseo Blvd., Kansas May 1 and 2. On Father O'Hara's quet are: president, M. E. Walter; City, Mo., President; Charles E. Meyer, '29, latest visit to Los Angeles he ex­ 420 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.. secretary - treasurer, Ray Keating; Secretary. pressed pleasure at the successful vice-president, Charles Atchison. handling of this annual retreat, little The Kansas City Club celebrated thinking that the turn-out this year Masses will be said for Rockne, Notre Dame Night in the traditional would far exceed those of the past. Johnnie (Tex) Young and Charles manner and we had a mighty fine Atchison's mother. crowd. The election, quieter than a sit- down strike in a pillow factory, was T. F. Green, Jr. John Dugan, chairman of our anti- Communism committee, and Bob under the guidance of Ed Hogan, Tyler spent 15 minutes on the air who was appointed by retiring Presi­ INDIANAPOLIS over KCMO. They both did a good dent Gene Kennedy, as chairman of the nominating committee. Ed was Charles E. Mason. '26. Indiana Bell Tele­ job telling the people about Notre phone C President; Prank P. McCarthy. assisted by Dr. John Gocke, Georg* •28. 819 N. Gray St. Secretary. Dame, and Mr. Hughes' good work against subversive activity in the D. McDonald, Fred Pique and Jack United States. Melley. The new officers elected were president, Dong Daley; vice-presi­ JACKSON, MICHIGAN Our celebration took place at En- dent, Larry Moore; secretary, Tom Lester Wisda. '31, 1016 E. Ganson St. gleman's Dutch Tavern. Their buffet Ashe; treasurer, Larry Kennedy. President: I-yman Hill, '29. 224 S. Mechanic St. Secretary. service was excellent. Fathers Don- The next activity of the dab's pro- 220 The Notre Dame Alumnus May, 1937 gram will be a meeting to honor^ This writer paid a visit to Sam L. training course with the Minneapolis- Aiumni President Arthur J. Hughes, Moore, who attended Notre Dame in Honey»vell Regulator Company. who is to be in Los Angeles on May 1867-68. He will be 89 years of Austin Hall, '26, is associated with 3. age October 11, and resides at 380 Estes Mann, one of our leading ar­ Walker Avenue in the home he built chitects. Reports from contractors When Doug Daley took over the 50 years ago, when that part of our reins he had no little trouble dispers­ say that Austin's blue prints are the city was a favorite spot for quail most complete and comprehensive in ing the meeting, there being that hunters. much enthusiasm shown over possible town. acti\'ities of the club. Seems as Charles M. Bryan, '97, for many Harry Donnelly, '34, is the engi­ though Doug's problem will not be years one of the leaders in state and neer for the General Air Condition­ how to get the fellows out to meet­ county politics, has retired from pub­ ing Company. By the number of in­ ings, but how to get them to leave. lic sen-ice to devote all of his time stallations they are making, we know Tom Ashe. to an extensive legal, and other pri­ Harry must twirl a mean slide rule. vate, interests. * John Montedonico is a Junior LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI Paul "Shorty" Rush wears a broad member of the law firm of Canale, P. E. Burke. '88. 307 Camp St., New Or­ smile these days enjoying the FHA Glanker, Loch, & Little. Mr. Canale leans, La., President: Cyprian A. Sporl, Jr., has a son at Notre Dame. We hope •28. Whitney-Central Bide-. New Orleans. building boom. He is the tycoon of La., Secretary- the Rush Lumber Company. John will find time to 'carrj' the hod' Universal Notre Dame Night was in our citj-, state, and Southern golf fittingly observed at the Monteleone Galvin Hudson had the pleasure, tournaments. Hotel when some 30 members of Easter Sunday, of entertaining Fa­ the Louisiana-Mississippi Club were ther Cornelius Haggerty. Galvin in­ Jack Lynn, '32, is associated with present. dicates that the lack of news in the the Keedoozle Corporation. This is. not a New Deal Project, but may The occasion was honored by the 1915 section of the ALU.MNUS is dis­ appointing. some day become a new deal for the presence of Rev. Louis Kelly, C.S.C., retail grocers. The corporation is pastor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus C. P. J. "Jock" Mooney, '21, man­ headed up by Clarence Saunders, the Church, and Fathers Kane and King, ages to hold his law practice in line, originator of the Piggly-Wiggly two of his assistants. along with his exacting duties as as­ Stores. sistant U. S. District Attorney. Im­ Brother Harold, C.S.C., president Walter Fransioli, '34, is an engi­ of the Holy Cross College, intended agine his chagrin should a client ask his counsel on a charge of illegal neer with the Memphis Power & to be present but, on account of ill­ Light Co. We've seen Walter go ness, was obliged to be absent. Larry manufacture of liquor. (We still have "com" in Tennessee.) through a manhole to check an un­ MuUins, the new director of athletics derground transformer, and we've and football coach at Loyola, gave a Lots of activity at the manse of seen him longingly eye the top of a most interesting talk of his student light pole. life at Notre Dame and experiences Dave Saxon, '29. Dave entered the on the football field. Dick Pfefferle, real estate business—Greer & Saxon. Garvin Fransioli, '34, is with Sears- assistant coach at Loyola, was also Inc.,—became a father for the sec­ Roebuck. He is associated with J. among the speakers. ond time (another boy, named Eu­ W. McLaughlin, an older brother of gene McGuinness, after Monsignor Big Steve McLaughlin, '29, Chicago. The members were verj' enthusias­ McGuinness, Chicago), and bought a tic, and are looking forward to the new car, all within the same month. Fred Bauer, Jr., '32, has just about next gathering with keen anticipa­ taken over the battery and auto parts tion. Malcolm Saxon, '36, is W-ith Mc- business established by his father. PatriiJt E. Burke, president of the Fadden & Oates Cotton Company. Fred Bauer, III, class of '55, ^vill club, presided. C. A. Sporl, secre- soon be gi\ing orders to both pa and Jerry Foley, '35, one time "Nose grandpa. tarj' of the club, who is usually verj' Dance" cheer leader at school, and active on these occasions, was absent more recently an actor in the Junior Dr. Bob Bonner may be seen at his in New York. League Follies, is also in the cotton office if you come early and await business, being with Anderson-Clay­ your turn. I usually get my medical ton Company. advice riding with him from one hos­ MANILA pital to another. Eduardo Koxas. *33, 719 E.\chani;e. Manila, Sturia Canale spends his daylight President: Leopoldo Brias. Manila. Secre­ Haven't heard recently from Wes­ tary. hours advancing the interests of D. * Canale & Company, wholesale gro­ ley Strehl and Lavin McNicholas, MEMPHIS cers, and spends three nights a week class of '35, nor Bill Fay, Neil Far- John S. Montedonico. '35, 327 Kenilworth at Law School. rell and Charlie Schafiler, class of PI., President: Theon F. Dohogne. "27, '36.. We expect to see them, how­ 1072 S. Wellinston St., Secretary. Cousin T. A. Canale is with the ever, on Universal Notre Dame Night The Memphis organization lost one Union & Planters National Bank & and get the low-down. of its most esteemed members in the Trust Company. recent death of J. M. McCormack, As for myself, along with being a Hugh Magevney, '25, has been a very poor secretary of the Memphis honorarj' president of the Notre member of the State Legislature for Dame Club of Memphis. Mr. McCor­ Notre Dame Club, I am in the Sales several years. Between sessions at Promotional Department of the Mem­ mack, who was graduated in '67, Nashville, Red coaches all branches was believed to be the second oldest phis Power & Light Company. Some­ of athletics at Central High School one has referred to it as the orna­ graduate of Notre Dame at the time here. One or two of his proteges are of his death, haring matriculated mental department, and Hall calls it sure to go places with Frank Thomas' "Boondoggling." Be that as it may, during the war between the States. Crimson Tide at Alabama. He was the father of Michael J. Mc­ the wife and daughter and I eat reg­ Cormack, '99, and the grandfather We don't hear much from Jim ularly—apparently too well for my of Donnell J. McCormack, '36. Wrape, the other half of our ''25 rep­ last year's suit. resentation, but we know that he has Incidentally, Donnell is fast be­ a paying clientele. This news letter was composed and coming troublesome with his insur­ edited, with the able assistance of ance sales talk. He is with the Trav­ John Murphy, '35, is now in Min­ Dave Saxon, erstwhile newspaper elers'. . neapolis, apparently taking a factory man, and. his very competent secre- May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 221 stary. We expect to have a good ditto for all visiting Notre Dame going to put a limit to the time of meeting Universal Notre Dame Night. men. the individual speeches, for it was If it turns out well, you may hear The club continues to have Thurs­ late in the night when the meeting from us again. day luncheons at the Maryland, and adjourned. T. F. Dohogne. the boys are having a real get-to­ Talks were given by the two veter­ gether. We want everyone to make it. ans of the nineties at Notre Dame, MIAMI, FLORIDA The club has made arrangements Earl Brown, of Helena, and Dr. Moy- Vincent C. Giblin. "18. 4103 Collins Ave.. nihan, of Butte. Tribute was paid Miami Beach, President: Daniel J. Lino, ex. for a picnic, golf tournament, a •34, 1S17 N. W. Ninth Ave.. Miami. Secre­ to the memory of the Notre Dame summer dance, shortly after Com­ men. Judge Galen and James B. tary. mencement, and many other activi­ * Sherlock. Both of them were pres­ ties about which we'll ^vrite later. ent at the meeting a year ago. Both MILWAUKEE J. G. Jaeger. John Clauder. '34. 1219 Vlitt St.. President: have died since. James Corrirain, '35, 1829 N. C9th St.. Wau- * watosa. Secretary. MONTANA William B. Jones, '28, of Helena, There was a real turnout for Uni­ William B. Jones. "28. 411 Power Bldg.. was re-elected president for the com­ versal Notre Dame Night in Milwau­ Helena. President: I^eonard D. Retnin, '33, ing year; Joe Maronick, of the J. L. kee, and it was considered the most Montana Power Co., Great Falls, Secretary. Tracey Brokerage Company, of Great successful the club has ever had. Ap­ The Notre Dame Club of Montana Falls, was elected vice-president; Len proximately 80 men were on hand. assembled on Univei-sal Notre Dame Regan, of the Montana Power Com­ So crowded was the Blue and Gold Night in one of the banquet rooms pany, Great Falls, was elected sec­ room of the Marj'land Hotel that it- of the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls. retary-treasurer; Rev. J. E. Regan was necessarj' to serve several of the The committee appointed by Presi­ was elected chaplain. dent Bill Jones, of Helena, to arrange boys in the Walnut salon. for the program and entertainment (Rev.) John E. Regan. Father Pal Haggerty, Father Dev- was composed of Joe Maronick, Clar­ * ers, Brother Venard and R. G. Lynch, ence Beaulaurier, and Len Regan. ' NASHVILLE sports editor of the Milwaukee Jour­ That they fulfilled their commission Kennedy Jones. '30, Jones Chemical Co.. nal, were guests of honor. Father in a most capable manner was ac­ Secretary. Haggerty gave an interesting and en­ knowledged by all those who at­ * lightening talk on Communism. Fa­ tended. NEW JERSEY ther Devers spoke about the Notre Raymond A. Geiser, '32, 44S Eastern Park­ In keeping with the program of way, Irvinston. N. J.. President; Daniel Dame of 25 years ago, and eveiyone O'Neill '26, 184 N. Walnut St., E. OranBe. enjoyed his reminiscences. Mr. Lynch the past year, the guest speaker on N. J., Secretary. broke even with Tom Kelly on the the occasion, Rev. Eugene Gergen, Another club reports its "most suc­ exchange of jibes. who has charge of the Youth Center cessful" Universal Notre Dame in Great Falls and is the editor of the Night! This time the New Jersey Tom Kelly handled his toastmas- Eastern Mountain Register, gave a Club, with a banquet in the Essex tering superbly and added plenty of most enlightening talk on the history House, Newark, attended by 190 spice to the occasion. In addition to and purpose of the Totalitarian State. persons. Says Secretary Dan O'Neill: the mellifluence for which he is fa­ Following his speech. President Jones "Russell Riley, '28, was chairman of mous, Tom proved himself an elec­ notified Father Gergen that he could a committee that produced every tioneer par excellence. Tom's choice now consider himself an honorary speaker listed in advance notices and was the "people's choice." member of the Notre Dame Club of on the banquet program. ... In ad­ Elected to office for the fiscal year Jlontana. dition to the scores of dub members beginning May 1 were John Clauder and their friends, we had in attend­ In the course of the splendid ban­ ance a dozen or more fathers of stu­ (president), Bert Maloney, (vice- quet that was sen'ed to the 20 Notre president), James Corrigan (secre­ dents. This fine response of fathers Dame men that had come from Ana­ to the first invitations issued for a tary), John Corrigan (treasurer), conda, Butte, Bozeman, Helena, and Jack Jaeger (public relations Universial Notre Dame Night ban­ Townsend, Havi-e, Miles City, and quet lays the groundwork of plans counsel)—and, as Tom Kelly puts it, Billings to join with the men of "without pay." now being formulated for future Great Falls, a surprise call was made functions." Edward Yockey gave a pep talk on by Father Vince Mooney, C.S.C, the Notre Dame spirit. West Bend was boy work man of Notre Dame, who is Rev. Thomas F. Kelley, president well represented by Picks and O'- now located at the headquarters of of Seton Hall College, was the prin­ Mearas. The Picks ranged from 1898 the National Catholic Welfare Con­ cipal speaker at the banquet. Rev. to 1933. Frank Donahue, an An­ ference in Washington, D. C. Father Thomas T. McAvoy, C.S.C, Univer­ napolis man, was the guest of Bert Mooney has been giring a lecture sity archivist now taking special Maloney. tour of the country in the interest of studies at Columbia University in Catholic Youth, and had just arrived New York, represented the campus. Many of the boys' fathers had din­ in Great Falls to address gatherings Joe Byrne was the toastmaster. ner with us April 19. Some of those in the diocese at the invitation of Other speakers included: Jim on hand were Messrs. Corrigan, Karr, Bishop O'Hara. Father Mooney found Clauder, and Prentice. Crowley; Lieutenant Gar Davidson himself right at home with the group and Captain Andrew March, from Dr. J. R. Dundon, who has been a and gave a splendid talk on means West Point; Congressman Vince regular attendant at the weekly for avoiding the threatened menace Harrington, Lee Maines and Eddie luncheons, is a prominent member of of Communism. Dooley. the Milwaukee Rowing Club. His picture and a story of his prowess Preceding Father Mooney, every appeared in the Milwaukee Journal, man in the room had a chance to say NEW YORK CITY something, and in spite of the heck­ April 11. Leo V. McLauKhlin. '32. 39 Plaza St. ling of some of the more boisterous, Brooklyn. President: Henry R. Frey, *30. Al Stepan was in town last v;eek all managed to add a few words. It 1226 Tinton St.. N. Y. C. Secretary. and as usual he had to visit Maders, seems that most of them have the Our Universal Notre Dame Night the famous German restaurant. We faculty, possibly built up at Notre celebration was a grand success, and want Al to get around with his oils Dame, as one speaker put it, "of about 200 of us sat down to dinner and chemicals on Thursdays so he throwing the bull." Bill Jones says at the McAlpin at 7:30. The weet can try a Maryland Hotel lunch . . . that the next time he presides he is previous, the Board of Governors .222 The Notre Dame Alumnus May, 193/ elected the new ofScers and they con­ thoroughly enjoyed the brief talks guests of the club. After a few words sist of: Leo V. McLaughlin, presi­ of Father O'Hara and Elmer Layden. back and forth across the table these dent; Warren S. Fogel, vice-presi­ Pictures of the Notre Dame-U.S.C three gentlemen came to an agree­ dent; Henry A. Frey, secretary; Mar­ game of last year were shown and ment—that they would share the ex­ tin V. Callagy, treasurer. resulted in considerable pointed dis­ penses of the entire meeting. It was The newly elected president, Leo cussion about the two new plays ex­ a most generous arrangement. McLaughlin, was introduced by the ploited in that game, such as the two- We decided we wanted a Notre retiring prexy. Doc Gelson, and he, man defense and the fumble-for- Dame Club in northern Louisiana, in turn, introduced the toastmaster v.ard-lateral. and the following officers were elect­ for the evening, Eddie Dowling. Ed­ Mark Kreutzer, our past president, ed for the coming year. James Rich­ die was in his usual good form and was unable to attend due to illness. ard Nowery, drilling contractor of introduced the various speakers for Rodessa, Shreveport, Vivian, and the evening. They were Gene Buck. We are sending him our sincere v.-ishes for a speedy recoverj'- points south, was elected secretary president, American Society of Com­ and treasurer. Strange but true, the posers, Authors and Publishers; Mon- The conte—plated visit to San office of president was inflicted upon Francisco of our national president, me. After that the club made Messrs. Arthur Hughes, was discussed. A Nowery, Poindexter and Mailhes hon- A combination of printer's over­ committee was formed to make ar- oi-ai-y members for life. sight and proof reader's laxity i-angements for co-operation with was behind the omission of Doc other Catholic organizations to pro­ We had a table-round discussion in Gelson's name from the caption vide an audience and hall for the which everyone told his favorite storj', that went with the picture in the talk. •and at the close of the meeting we April ALUMNUS. Everj'body knew decided to hold a barbecue the last the ex-prexj-, of course, but we're Fred Snite, the boy in the "iron week in May or the first week in heartily sorrj-, anj'way.-—-Eds. lung," will arrive in San Francisco June. from China the first week in June. We are arranging for a considerable We are really going to have an signor J. Francis A. Mclntyre, chan­ number of our alumni to meet him at active club here. in Shreveport, and cellor of the archdiocese of New the dock so as to extend to him and we mean business. We are all be­ York; Frank C. Walker, '09; Father his parents a Notre Dame greeting hind it 100%, and we're going to John B. Kelly, chaplain of the Cath­ and our sincere wishes for his re- keep going. You will hear plenty olic Writers' Guild; Father Duffy, of coverj'. from us. our own order, who is conducting the Radio station ICRMD was kind Mission House at North Easton, Mas­ New officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Bernard J. enough to give us 15 minutes' time sachusetts. Abrott, president; Elnr.er B. Wynne, on the air, at which time a couple of The diners were entei-tained also vice-president; Paul J. Gushing, sec­ the skits you sent to the station were by the singing of Vernon Rickard, retary. used, and we sang the Victory March. '24, and the double quartet of the Art J. Kane. Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, led by From the attendance and spirit at Everett McCooey and Francis Gart- this meeting it appears that the cor­ ner has definitely been turned. We OKLAHOMA land, director of music of the Board Joseph A. Moran. '32. 1611 S. Carson. Tulsa. of Education here. At 10 p.m. we hope for continued growth in num­ President: Marion J. Blake. '33, National listened to the Studebaker broadcast bers and spirit of our local Alumni Bank of Tulsa BIdg., Tulsa, Secrctarj-. from Chicago at which Father Club. O'Hara and Elmer Layden spoke, and Paul J. Gushing. OREGON * the Glee Club sang. The whole affair Charles J. Hirschbuhl. '22. 2130 N. York. was a huge success and we had one Portland, President: Harold J. Harstick. of the largest turn-outs in history. Northern Louisiana '25. 633 N.E. Everett. Portland, Secretary. (new club) The Notre Dame Club of Oregon On Sunday, -A^pril 4, we held our Arthur J. Kane. '31, 307 Wilkinson. Shreve- here met at dinner with 28 members annual Rockne Memorial Communion port. President: J. Richard Nowery. *29, in attendance at the Colonial Room Breakfast. Mass was celebrated by 1624 Creswell St., Shreveport, Secretary. in the Multnomah Hotel, Portland, Father Tom McAvoy, C.S.C., at the A new Notre Dame club sprang to participate in the Universal Notre Cathedral at 9 a.m., and the break­ into being on Universal Notre Dame Dame Night festivities on April 19. fast was held at The Centre. The Night. speakers included Edmond B. Butler, William C. Schmitt, '10, vice-presi­ secretary of the Emergency Relief We alumni of northern Louisiana dent, presided; informing the mem­ Bureau in the city of New York, who got together to observe the Night, bers that Samuel Dolan, '10, presi­ spoke on "Communism in America" and, I believe, we put it over in a big dent, would regretfully be unable to and William R. Crowley, noted foot­ way. We had 21 alumni and their attend. ball official, who spoke as a personal guests present, and the proverbial gay friend of Rock's. About 100 attended, old time was had by all. Alumni Unfortunately we were unable to a fine tribute to Eockne's memory. present were Jimmy Cowlet, V. J. hear the radio broadcast from the Warren Fogel. Martzell, Maroun Antoon, Rob Roy, University; the radio stations releas­ * Bush Rolwing, Dick Nowery, Charlie ing this program were distant or Crockett, Philip Jacobs, C. D. Jones, without sufficient power to assure re­ NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Don Laskey, Jack and Bill Caplis, ception. Bemarf J. Abrott, '27. Latham Square Fred and Art Carmody and myself. BIdg.. Oakland. Presideait; Paul J. Gushing. Fortifying Bill Schmitt in the pre­ •31. 1221 Central Bank Bldg.. Oakland, Sec­ Between the main course and the liminary discussions were Frank J. retary. dessert, Jimmy Cowles arose and Lonergan, '04, Rev. Thomas J. To- The annual meeting of the Notre spread the bad news, that of paying bin, '20, Dominic L. Callicrate, '08, Dame Alumni Club of Northern Cali­ for the banquet. Dick Nowery's fa­ and others too spontaneously to fornia was held at the Olympic Club ther, there as Dick's guest, was quick record. in San Francisco on Universal Notre with a come-back. He insisted that The new adniinistration assumed Dame Night, .A.pril 19. An enthusi­ he stand the expense of the entire astic group listened to the Notre office uncontested. The 1937 New dinner. This, of course, brought about Deal officials being: president, Charles Dame broadcast. Everyone sang an argument between R. N. Poindes- along with the Notre Dame songs and J. Hirschbuhl, '22, Monarch Forge & ter and L. A. Mailbes, who were also Machine Works, 2130 N. York, Port- May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 223 land; vice-president, L. Bernard (Bar­ PHOENIX, ARIZONA It was also decided that the annual ney) Macnab, '25, Terminal Sales B. J. HUkcrt, '22. 402 Title & Trust Bide., club picnic would be held in July at Bldff., Portland; secretary-treasurer, Phoenix. President. the Dixon cabins on the banks of H. J. Hantick, '25, Foster & Kleiser Rock River. We also listened to the broadcast. Company, 633 NE Everett, Portland. PHILADELPHIA William E. Cooney, '32, 5725 McMahon Gerald Jones. The new president conducted the Ave., President: A. J. Wackerman. '35, * meeting. 535G Chew St., Secretary. SAN ANTONIO We had our annual elections at our William V. Dielmann. Jr.. '25, 107 Thelma. Comments by Rev. Michael Early, Drive. President: Edward G. Conroy. '30. C.S.C., '17, president of Portland March meeting wth the following 204 E. CraiB PI.. Secretary. University, were enthusiastically re­ results: president, William E. Coon­ ey; vice-president, Patrick Conway; ceived. The club, upon his sugges­ SAGINAW VALLEY (Michigan) tion, will resume the former practice ti'easurer, Conal Byrne; secretary, Adrian J. Wackermann. Thomas F. Van Aarle. '21. Standard Oil Cb., of receiving Holy Communion and Saginaw, Mich.. President; William G. Hur­ ley. '25, 117 Cherry St. Saginaw, Mich.. joining in a breakfast meeting as a As is the usual custom, these men Secretary. memorial on the anniversary of were inducted into office at the Uni­ ' * Knute Rockne's death. versal Notre Dame Night banquet which this year was held at the Rit- Sandusky, Ohio In attendance also this evening tenhouse Hotel. Those present were and introduced to the club by Father (new club) treated to an interesting talk by E. H. Savord. '12. Box 133, President: Early was Joseph Roebolt, honor Powers Gourand, radio Commentator Charles M. Mouch, '25, 925 W. Washington graduate of the University of Port- on station WGAU. Signor Pelosi, SL. Secretary. .land. Class of 1936. Mr. Roebolt manager and director of the Phila­ We have completed the organiza­ was the recipient of the Athelete— delphia Civic Opera Company, made tion work of our dub and feel quite Leadership and Scholarship Award the gratifying assertion that, by per­ proud to have such a fine bunch of given each year by the Notre Dame centage, the Notre Dame club of fellows on its roster. The number is Club of Oregon. Philadelphia had a greater subscrip­ not so large, but we have plenty of Plans are formulated and commit­ tion to operas than any musical or­ quality. We have just 21 active mem­ tees are progressing in arrangements ganization in the city. bers. for the visit of Association President Our own Jack McAnulty gave us a Permanent officers for the year Arthur Hughes. pleasant surprise by singing two diffi­ were elected as follows: C. Faber cult parts of the opera "La Tosca" Donahue, OS. '93, was elected hono­ Members of the club ser\'ing as a rary president; Judge E. H. Savord, committee to assure the expectations in a most creditable manner. Pic­ tures of last season's Notre Dame '12, president; George A. Wagner, of an unusual attendance are: Frank '28, vice-president; and Charles M. Lonergan, chairman; Coe McKenna, football games were shown, accom­ panied by informal discussions on Mouch, '25, secretary-treasurer. A William C. Schmitt, Morrison A. Con­ the various plays by Clipper Smith. board of governors comprised of the way, Hugh V. Lacey, D. L. Callicrate. Vince McNally and Joey Maxwell, officers was also installed at that time. H. J. Harstick. who didn't miss a single block, fake The constitution (as suggested and * reverse or forward pass. provided by your office) was adopted PARIS in almost its entirety. In general, Lonls P. Harl, "16. Paris Office. New York To Pat Conway must go the credit everything to date has been feken Herald-Tribune. Paris, France. President, of assembling a fine aggregation of care of, so we are ready for anjrthing his West Catholic High boys who that can be done. Many plans are in PEORIA supplied the music and entertainment the making. Youll hear a lot more for the banquet. Glancing over the Bradley Prescott, ex. '31, Central Illinois about us. Light Co., President: AI Gary, Jr., '28. 530 report of the diversified program for W. Richwoads Blvd., Secrctalr. the banquet is proof enough that Charlie Mouch. The noted Roundy Coughlin, sports ClifF Prodehl, Jack McAnulty and * columnist on the State Journal in Pat Conway, the arrangement com­ SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT Madison, Wisconsin, was the chief mittee for the banquet, did their job John M. Murphy, '27,86 Uberty St,. Bridge­ port, President: Edward P. Monahan, '34. speaker at the Universal Notre Dame well and we thank them heartily. 304 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Secretary. Night banquet of the Peoria Club in Adrian J. Wackerman. In observing Universal Notre the Pere Marquette Hotel. Dick Dame Night we got together at John Bradley, of Peoria, famed for his Murphy's house to hear Father after-dinner humor, was toastmaster. ROCHESTER (New York) O'Hara's speech from Chicago and Frank Norton. "32, SO Beckwith Terrace. The result was tremendous, accord­ President: D. Bernard Hennessy, *34, 119 discuss further plans for developing ing to reports from AI Gury, the Bedford St.. Secretary. our club. All our previous members ever-active secretarj' and super pub­ were there except several who licity agent of the club: more than ROCK RIVER VALLEY (Hlinois) couldn't make it. 200 persons were there and "it was Joseph Bittdorf, e-t. '33. 105 IGth St.. Ster­ Jack Cox, according to latest re­ ling, m,. President: Edward Sullivan, ex. the best Universal Notre Dame Night '33, Amboy, HI.. Secretary. ports, is going into a manufacturing banquet we ever had in Peoria." -A.t the meeting of the Notre Dame soap business with his father in New Football films, sent from the campus, Club of the Rock River Valley, held ' Jersey. Elmer Harkabus is also de­ added to the program. here in Dixon, Universal Notre Dame serting Jenkins Brothers Company, Fred Meyers was chairman of the Night, there were about 25 alumni where he has been working as a committee in charge of arrangements present from Dixon, Rockford, Eo- chemist. His father is opening a and he worked with John Carmody, chelle. Sterling, and Freeport. The beautiful new restaurant in the cen­ Bill Motsett, Bradley Prescott, club meeting consisted of dinner and a ter of the city, and Elmer is to he president, and AI Gury. general social session and election of assistant manager. We hope he will officers for the following year. Offi­ like this departure from his regular cers were elected as follows: presi­ line. RHODE ISLAND & SOUTH. MASS. dent, Joseph Bittdorf, ex '33, Ster­ Frank McGee comes to town in his Robert W. Powers. Jr., ex. '29. 22 Roseland ling; vice-president, Vincent Carney, work as a national bank examiner, Ave.. Cranston, R. I., President: John R. Jolly, ex. '18. 457 Pawtucket Ave., Paw- '29, Rochelle; secretary-treasurer, Ed­ but his schedule never seems to bring- tucket. R. I., Secretary. ward Sullivan, ex. '33, -A.mboy. him to Bridgeport at a time of dub 224 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 meetings. Bill O'Brien was telling and Edward J. Flynn, all of Jackson­ treasurer; and William J. Furey, as­ me that Al Feeney, who runs Milky ville, were also received into the club sistant treasurer. A resolution was Way Farms in Tennessee, is coming as new members. passed extending to Louis J, Buckley to Bridgeport this Summer. We're the club's thanks for his splendid Plans were discussed for the Sum­ work in the oflice of president for hoping to show him the town. Joe mer activities, and a committee ap­ Regan is Still with the R. F, Corpora­ the past year. Plans were made for pointed to arrange for our annual a meeting in the near future to dis­ tion in Washington. Jim Cole is also Mother's Day Communion and break­ there and reported to be doing a cuss the club's program for the com­ fast. This committee consists of: ing year. good job during the day. Joe Golobowski, chairman; Harold Our next regular meeting is sched­ Stone, Walter Bernard and Bill Under the chairmanship of Ed uled for May 24 at the Algonquin Bernbrock. Meehan, the club had its annual Club. We find this place affords us Paul D. McConnell. Rockne Communion - breakfast on plenty of room to sit around and get April 4. Father John Farley, CS.C,, acquainted. At the next meeting we celebrated the Mass at the St. Olaf are planning to invite a local high ST. JOSEPH VALLEY (Indiana) shrine in the Dillon Hall chapel. school principal who can address us Louis C. CliaDleau. '30, 301 Union Trust Frank Coughlin presided later at the on a chosen topic. Bids.. South Bend, Ind., President: Oarence • breakfast and presented the follow­ HardinK, •25. SDUth Bend Tribune, South We have decided to have semi-an­ Bend. Ind., Secretary, ing as speakers: Father John F. O'Hara, C.S.C, Father Eugene nual dues of one dollar in order to The Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph provide for miscellaneous require­ Burke, CS.C, Father Farley, Tom Valley obsen'ed Fourteenth Annual Hickey, Dudley Shively, Elmer Lay- ments, and to meet with consistent Notre Dame Night with a dinner in regularity. den and Dillon Patterson. John Lau- the faculty dining room of the Notre tar, captain of last Fall's football- On the evening of March 19 we Dame Dining hall. The interesting team and president of the Monogram had a get-together at the Howard program was heard by more than 100 club, was a special guest. Hotel in Bridgeport to see the pic­ members and guests of the club. tures of last season's football games. Walter L. Clenients acted as toast- After the breakfast the alumni and We had the largest crowd of any master of the informal meeting. On the members of the Monogram Club Notre Dame meeting in a long time. the program were Louis J, Buckley, drove to Rock's grave where each or­ -A.U the fellows who attended our pre­ retiring president of the club; Rev. ganization placed a wreath, follow­ vious dinner at the -A.lgonquin Club Thomas £. Burke, C.S.C., associate ing brief prayers. were there, and many of the lay editor of The Ave Maria, who gave Clarence Harding. friends of Notre Dame. Our organi­ a streamlined version of Shakespeare; zation is becoming a unit, and the Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, vice- ST. LOUIS interest of the fellows in such a rep­ president of the University and chap­ Dr. Matthew W. Weis. e.T, "23. .ISO Metro­ resentative body appears to be com­ lain of the club; Rev. Eugene P. politan B1d[;„ President: David J. RieMey. Jr., '30. 214 S. Meramec. Clayton, Mo., Sec­ ing increasingly evident. There were Burke, C.S.C, whose power to peer retary. a number of "Notre Darners" who into the future and tell what he saw were not familiar to all of us, and in store for Francis Jones was a high The Notre Dame Alumni Club of whom we had not seen at previous spot of the evening; William J. Fu- St. Louis celebrated Universal Notre gatherings. rey, baritone, wth Clarence W. Har­ Dame Night at the Normandy Golf Ed Monahan. ding at the piano; Joseph McNally, Club. Festivities were preceded by * student impersonator, whose inter­ a short business meeting called by pretations of W. C. Fields and other President Matt Weis. From the re­ SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS celebrities pleased the audience; and ports of our committee headed by Charles G. Corcoran, 'n. 1134 W. Monroe Paul Foley, editor of the Scholastic. Pat McLaughlin, John Corley and St, President; Paul D. JlcConnell. '32. 120 Paul O'Brien, we will have a splendid S. Walnut St., Secrotaiy. The club also broadcast a 15-min- turn-out for President Arthur I am pleased to report that Uni­ ute radio program over WSBT, the Hughes' visit on April 26. versal Notre Dame Night was ob­ South Bend Tribune station, from served in Springfield by a gathering the studio on the campus. Taking The Studebaker program came in of 30 members of the alumni, for part in the broadcast were Louii C. fine. Dick Muckerman's Wagner dinner at Fisher's Inn. Principal Chapleau, vice-president of the club; beer went down fine. Frank Walker speaker was Senator George Maypole, Dillon J. Patterson, pianist; Mr. Fur- dropped out of the skies from Wash­ ex. '03, of Chicago. ey, Mr. Harding, Mr. McNally and ington or somewhere to visit us. Bill Mr. Foley. Leahy had all the luck on the long The local radio program trans­ white table. Doctors Nig and Fran mitted over station WCBS was well During the evening the board of Kennedy, Coughlin and Richtarsic received. After dinner we had the directors for the coming year were were still playing cards at 2:30 a.m. pleasure of listening in a body to the •elected. They are James D. Ash, Dr. Bill McGuire sported that fine national broadcast over WENR. '33; Joseph M. Boland, '27; Louis C. mustache he succeeded in growing Chapleau, '30; Norbert A. Engels,' since his last appearance a couple of Election of officers for the coming '26; William J. Furey, '23; John W. year was held, and the following were years ago. The eld stand-bys like Gibbons, '30; Clarence W. Harding, Bob Hellrung, Carroll Pinkley elected: Charles Corcoran, president; '25; Frank Miles, '22; Dillon J. Pat­ Earl "Zeke" Worthington, vice-pres­ terson, '20; Judge J. Elmer Peak, (watch-dog of the treasury for three ident; and Paul McConnell, secre­ '12; John W. Schindler, '09; R. Floyd years), Joe Switzer and Vince Fehlig, tary-treasurer. Searer, '28. to name a few, were present. The party was the largest and most suc­ Henry "Hank" Tholen, '32, of cessful we have had. Quincy, Illinois, has recently been The board of directors met the made assistant manager of the Fire­ following Saturday noon at the Co­ David Rielley. stone Service Store in Springfield. lumbia Athletic Club and elected the * We are pleased to have Hank with following ofiicers: Vitus G. Jones. SYRACUSE AND CENTRAL N. Y. us. He reports his new address as honorary president; Rev. Eugene P. Donald Sheehy, '33, 104 Glahn Ave.. Syra­ Burke, C.S.C., chaplain; Louis C. cuse, President: William S, Catc, '27. 136 407 South SLvth Street, Springfield, Harding Place, Syracuse, Secretary. Illinois. Chapleau, president; Dillon J. Pat­ terson, vice-president; Clarence W. The Notre Dame Club of Syracuse Edward Mandeville, Arch Taylor, Harding, secretary; R. Floyd Searer, and Central New York met at the May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 225

University Club, Syracuse, April 19, Ralph Glynn, who played football at WABASH VALLEY (Indiana) ' and elected the following officers for Notre Dame in 1904; Ted Ames and Paul Kennedy, '24, Templeton, Ind., Presi­ dent. Enunett Ferguson. '32. Wallace Bldir-^ the coming year: Donald Sheehy, Tom Sudheimer, teammates of Ralph; Lafayette, Ind., Secretary. president; William S. Cate, secre­ and Dr. Dave Hilger and Louie Chute tary-treasurer. were also there. The meeting was well attended, The big laugh of the evening was WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT John Robinson, '28, 32 Farmington Ave.. and the broadcast from Chicago was provided by our president, Jerry Con­ President; James M. Honaghan, '27, 44 enjoyed by all those present. way, who arranged and modeled a Ayer St. Secretary. William S. Cate. dummy with a two-face head, dressed in a football uniform with one side • of the face painted to represent a WASHINGTON. D. C. TIFFIN, OHIO red-headed tough Irishman, and the Charles O. DeBarry, '24. 1601 Argonne PI.. C. J. Schmidt. '11. 260 Melmore St., Presi­ other side of the face a straw-headed N.W.. President: Paul Bcretz. '27. 815 18th dent: Fred J. Wagner. '29. 152 Sycamore St, N.W., Washington. Secretary. St., Secretary. Swede. This dummy was brought into the banquet hall in a coiBn and In addition to sponsoring a Smoker * rose from the dead. After being for the occasion, which was attended TOLEDO by some 60 club members, this club Edward J. HaBerty, '28. 536 Woodville. placed at the speaker's table he was President: Raymond L. Tillman. '25. 2027 named Swede O'Flaherty, did a fine job in the interest of the Bretton PI.. Secretary. University incident to celebration of The Toledo club observed Univer­ It had been suggested that a suit­ Universal Notre Dame Night. Our sal Notre Dame Night ^vith an in­ able trophy be put up for the coming formal program began on Saturday formal dinner-dance at Commodore Notre Dame-University of Minnesota morning, April 17, with a well- Perry hotel, according to an advance sen'es of football games. Frank worded and well-received talk by wire from John Hurley, '25. John Rogers, member of our club, gener­ Arthur (Dutch) Bergman, over the said that the club was making a spe­ ously offered to donate such a tro­ local station of the Columbia Broad­ cial effort to get in touch vnth. Notre phy. With Mr. Rogers' generosity casting System. we hope to have a trophy that will Dame men in the towns near Toledo Announcements of the smoker and so as to invite them to the dance. rival the Notre Dame-Northwestern "Shillalah" award. the meaning of Universal N. D, Night were made by station announcers Sevei-al distinguished guests were over other local stations on several TRI-CITIES (Illinois-Iowa) present at our banquet. District other programs, and the affair re­ Gcorse Ulilmcycr. '23. Peoples' Light Co., Moline, m.. President: Elmer W. Besten. Judge McNally, Frank McCormick, ceived ample publicity in the local '27. 1711 W. Sixth St.. Davenport. Iowa. athletic director at the University of newspapers. Secretary. JMinnesota, Gus Barfuss, commission­ On Monday evening, April 19, er of public safety for St. Paul, all TRIPLE CITIES (New York) N.D,'s David Worth Clark, represen­ Joseph Hunt. 40 Chenanso St., Binchamton, radio sport broadcasters for our local tative from Idaho, made an excellent President; William Yeaser, '34, 18 Vine St., Twin Cities stations and all local speech over the Mutual Broadcast­ Binghamton, SecretaiT* . newspaper sport editors. ing Company's station, which talk TRI-STATE (Ind.-IH.:Ky.) Calling all "G" men! Word has was preceded and followed by the F. Wendell Lensine. '30, 601 Bayard Park, just been received that Conway's singing of the "Victory March" and Evansville. Ind.. President; Ralph F. Heffer, dummy was kidnapped from the "On Down the Line" by the Glee '25, 111 Washington Ave.. Apt, D., Evans­ Club of Holy Cross College, The lat­ ville, Ind.. Secretary. Town and Country Club sometime * between midnight of April 19 and ter feature was made possible by the kind co-operation of Father Francis TWIN CITIES (Minnesota) 8 a.m. of -"Vpril 20, from under the McBride, C.S.C., head of the college. Gerald F. Conway. '32. David. Inc., First eyes of Police Commissioner Gus National Bank Bldir.. St. Paul. President: A. K. Sullivan. '27. 264 Lowry Medical Arts Barfuss, assistant police chief" Charles At the smoker on Monday night, BIdg., St. Paul, Secretary. Tierney, Detectives Fibber McGowan the club, of course, enjoyed the Uni­ It was Universal Notre Dame Night and Paddy Lannon. Anyone seeing versity's program on the Studebaker for the Twin Cities Club on April a dummy with the front side Irish broadcast, and talks by, among 19 in a big way at the Town and and rear Swedish, and who answers others, Dutch Bergman, Fod Cotton. Country Club in Saint Paul. to the name of Swede O'Flaherty. Jack Elder (who is taking a special please contact Jerry Conway and col­ A turn-out of about 90 members course at Catholic U,) John McD. lect the reward, which will be the and friends gathered for a banquet Fox, Jim Hayes and Dr. Flynn. The and the radio broadcast of Father price of Frank Mayer's football pants hard working committee for the and shoes that Mr. Swede O'Flaherty smoker consisted of: John Dorsey. O'Hara, Elmer Layden and the Glee chairman; Bemy Loshbough. John Club. The most successful Univer­ was wearing at the time of his mys­ terious disappearance. O'Hanlon, Bob Boykin and Larry sal Notre Dame Night in the history Maher. The piano and the rusty of the club was held. Credit for this We are very proud to hear that voices of many members were given success must be given to Jerry Con­ Joe Benda has been appointed line a lusty workout. All in all, the eve­ way, our president, and Frank Mayer, coach. We all know that Joe is go­ ning was a success. The club is now general chairman and toastmaster. ing to be a great assistance to the gearing itself for an early Summer The principal speaker was Profes­ coaching staff. His great record here dance, in the Minnesota conference speaks sor Jack Norton, former coach at Paul Beretz. St. Thomas College and a noted edu­ for itself. Good luck, Joe. We here cator in the Twin Cities for 30 years. in Minnesota are going to miss you. The address given by Mr. Norton on Art Sullivan. West Virginia the early history of Notre Dame was * very interesting and very touching. UTAH (new club) A lecture ^vith illustrated slides Raymond R. Brady, '24. 206 Keams Bide. Vincent Reishman. '35. 1217 Lewis St. Salt Late City. President: Cyril Hariecte. Charleston, President: WlHiam Kenney. '34, was given by Hawf & Hawf, colum­ '19, 64 F. St.. Salt Lake City, Secretary. 714 State St, Charleston, Secretary. nist and cartoonist for the St, Paul Universal Notre Dame Night was Dispatch, on the history of the print­ UTICA, NEW YORK the occasion for another "get-togeth­ ing press, with comic slides on sev­ er" of the alumni and former stu­ eral members of the club. Dr. John F. Kelley. '22, Peoples Gas & Elec­ tric Bldg- President: Joseph W. Fullem. dents of Notre Dame who live in the Several older members were there: '31, 1621 Neilson St. Secretary. vicinity of Charleston, West Virginia, 226 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 Thirteen former students attended a seasons, losing only six games his dinner given at the Hotel Ruffner. last five years. His only losing sea­ Benda New End son was his first. His 1932 cham­ At this meeting it was decided that pions won six and tied one. His a West Virginia Club be formed with 1935 team won all of its seven the expectation of including in its Coach games. In 1936 he won five out of membership, not only those who live seven and his second straight title. in Charleston, but also those who are Benda reported at Notre Dame in nearby towns. This arrangement Succeeds O'Brien April 19, and he returned to St. will afford an' opportunity to those On Football Staff John's at the conclusion of Notre who have been too far distant to par­ Dame's Spring pi-actice to complete ticipate in a club's activities. Joe Benda, well-known to alumni Spring drills there. He will again The following officers were elected: from 1923 to 1928, has returned to Join the Notre Dame staff with the Vincent Reishman, '35, president; his alma mater in the role of end opening of Fall practice. Hugh Loder, Jr., '31, vice-president; coach, replacing the late Johnny Bill Kenney, '34, secretarj'-treasurer. O'Brien, who was killed March 12 DEBATING The Honorable Arthur P. Hudson, in an automobile accident. (Continued from Page 20S) '95, was chosen to act in an advisory Benda, a product of Duluth, Mn- capacity in all the activities of the nesota, was an exceptionally fine affirmative, represented by Robert sophomore end prospect in 1924, but Schmelzle and Thomas Proctor. club. his progress was hampered when he Bill Kenney. The Notre Dame "B" team debat­ received a knee injury. He with­ ing on the "consumers' cooperation" drew from school the following year question participated in the Manches­ WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA to undergo an operation on the in­ ter College Debate tournament in D. M. "Turk" Mcincrt. '28, 85 Grand Ave.. jured member, returning to play var­ North Manchester, Indiana on Feb. Etna, Pa., President; Bernard W. Conroy, sity ball in 1926 and 1927. 27 and 28 and won nine out of ten •30, 1109 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, Pa., Secretary. Following his graduation he coached debates. Frank Brame and William We celebrated Universal Notre at his high school alma mater. Cathe­ E. Duggan, representing the affirma­ Dame Night in Pittsburgh with a dral of Duluth, turning out a Twin- tive, defeated Akron, Goshen, Bowl­ dinner at the Fort Pitt Hotel. At Poi-ts conference championship eleven ing Green, and Illinois Normal and that time we elected new officers as which won 6 games and lost only one. lost to Manchester. The negative follows: President, D. M. "Turk" He then took over the head coach­ team composed of Charles Osbom Meinert; vice-president, Lawrence ing reins of St. John's of CoUege- and Frank Fitch defeated Indiana O'Toole; treasurer, John Ryan; sec­ ville, Minnesota, where his teams University, Wayne University, West- retary, Bernard Conroy, '30. won 31 games, lost 12, and tied six em State Teachers College of Kala­ mazoo, Purdue University, and Bowl­ The members of the class of '30 over a period of seven seasons. Al­ though St. John's is smaller in en­ ing Green. The "B" teams were ac­ present were: Ed Nebel, Jim Dod- rollment than any other member of companied by Prof. Joseph Apodaca. xon. Bill Steitz, Dr. Bob MacDonald, the Minnesota State College confer­ The members of the 1937 varsity Dr. Dick O'Toole, Hugbie Gallagher. ence, Benda brought home confer­ Bernie Conroy. debating squad were Richard Meier, ence titles in three of his last five Robert Schmelzle, Thomas Proctor, John Marbach, Thomas Mulligan, WESTERN WASHINGTON Covers were laid at the dinner for: Charles Osbom, Redman Duggan, James M. Phdan, ex. '17, University of Brother Conrad, Brother Paul Fe­ Frank Fitch, and Frank Brame. Var­ Washington, Seattle, President: Emmett G. Lenihan, '15, 1405 Hogc Bldg., SeatUe, lix, Leo J. Kletzly, Irvin J. Schaffner, sity debating keys will be awarded Secretary. Russell - B. Rickus, Louis J. Yeager, to these first-year debaters: Brame, Jr., William J. Wingerter, Jr., Robert Mulligan, Osbom, and Fitch. Meier, Jorden, William Duscb, William Schmelzle, and Marbach will be grad­ WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA Mitsch, J. B. Beltz, J. Regis Kuhn, uated in June. Ralph Jorden, '26, Bridgeport, Ohio, Presi­ dent; Leo J. Hetily, '31, 10 Zone St., J. L. Emmertt, R. H. Jorden, Thomas Wheeling, Secretary. F.'HowIey, Jr., George J. Sargus, W. ATHLETICS N. Hogan, P. T. Carey, Thomas Jor­ Ralph Jorden was elected president (Continued from Page 211) of the Wheeling-Notre Dame club at den, Jr., Joseph Kaltenbach. the dinner held on Universal Notre Irish are favored to win. Illinois is Dame Night. Other officers for the expected to furnish the stiffest com­ ensuing year are John Emmert, vice- WOMEN'S CLUB OF NOTRE DAME petition. The Indiana state meet will president, and Leo Kletrly, secretary- Sister Elizaheth Scton, S.C., Saint Mary's be held at Notre Dame, May 28 and College, Holy Gross, Ind., President; Sister treasurer. At the business meeting M. Angelice, B.V.M., St. Joseph Convent, 29. following the dinner a committee was Mt. Carmel, Dubuque. Iowa, Secretary. • named to arranged a party for mid- Mrs. Margaret P. Alexander, A.B. TENNIS June, when students returning home '28, was recently chosen as principal The tennis team should not be in­ from Notre Dame for the summer re­ of the new Marquette school in South cluded in the blanket paragraph cess will be honored. Bend. She will assume her new office opening this story, for Coach Pedro Louis Yeager, Jr., is chairman of w-ith the beginning of the 1937-38 de Landero already has his boys year. the June party committee, and his ahead of last year's mark. They de­ feated Indiana, 5 to 4, in the season's aides will be William Wingerter, Jr., For the past eight years Mrs. opener, held a powerful Western William Dusch, and John Emmert. Alexander has been head teacher in State team to a 6 to 3 victory, lost the Marquette school. She received The dinner of clever appointments to Chicago, 9 to 0, and then came her master's degree from the Univer­ back to defeat Purdue, 7 to 2. Soph­ was served at 7:00 o'clock and fol­ sity of Iowa in 1935. lowing the business meeting. Brother omores have played a prominent part Conrad, of Central high school, gave in Notre Dame's success to date, and a brief address. Later the broadcast with several promising freshmen was heard, with Elmer Layden and YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO available, Irish tennis fortunes should Father John F. O'Hara, as the John Moran. '29. 1348 Quinn, President; be^n in another season to improve, Charles Cushwa, '31, 463 Madera Ave., after a 10-year drought. speakers. Secretary. May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 227

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Mr. and Mrs. Neil Ran, ex. '32, Engagements Births announce the birth of a son, Peter Announcement has been made of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Riordan, Anthony, March 30. the engagements of: '24, announce the birth of a son, Mr. and IVIrs. William E. Cooney, their eighth child, on April 28. Miss Helen Smith and Daniel F. • '32, announce the birth of a "On, Cannon, '30. The marriage •will take Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Layden, Donald Francis, March 30. place May 21. '25, announce the birth of a son, on Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Talbot, ex. April 18. Miss Polly O'Donnell and Joseph '33, announce the birth of a daugh­ Nugent, '32. Mr. and Mrs. Al Sommer, '25, an­ ter, Judith, April 4. nounce the birth of a daughter, on Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Laughlin, Miss Patricia Caron and Patrick April 9. F. Crowley, '33. '33, announce the birth of a daugh­ Mr. and Mrs. John F. Robinson, ter, -4pril 27. Miss Muriel Dorothy Wade and '28, announce the birth of a daugh­ Carl E. Langston, '37. Mr. and Mrs. C. Lawrence Lynn, ter. Sheila Ann, April 12. '32, annuonce the birth of a daugh­ Mr. and Mrs. Francis Creadon, '28, ter, Caroline Louisa, April 9. Marriages announce the birth of a daughter, * Margaret Mary, March 25. Miss Janet Hope Fining and Matt Dr. and Mrs. Vito J. Canizaro, '29, Deaths H. Rothert, '24, were married April One of the oldest of Notre Dame 10, in Chicago. announce the birth of a son, Joseph Corte, II, March 1. men and one of the most prominent Miss Maria Angelica Cavazos and for many years, James M. McCor- Rodolfo Garza, '28, were married Blr. and Mrs. William H. Krieg, mack, of the class of 1867, died in Memphis on April 3 at the age of 86. April 3, in Saltillo, Mexico. '29, announce the birth of a son, Peter Ballweg, March 23. He had been ill since last November. Miss Rosemary Callahan and Louis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes, '30, The eldest Mr. McCormack was the Fox Niezer, '29, were married April first of three generations of Notre 21, in St. Jude Church, Fort "Wayne, announce the birth of a daughter, Dame men. His son, Michael J. Mc­ Indiana. Patricia, February 8. Cormack, was graduated in 1899, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hasley, '30, his grandson, Donnell J. McCormack, Miss Amanda Frances Adams and finished in June, 1936. A special Andrew Leo Love, '30, wre married announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Charlotte, April 6. article on this outstanding Notre April 24, in New York City. Dame family appeared in the June, Miss Marjorie McDuflree and John Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mullins, 1936, ALUMNUS. T. Rocap, '30, were married April '31, announce the birth of a daugh­ Funeral services were in St. 21, in St. Joan of Arc Church, In­ ter, Kathleen, March 25. Peter's Church, Memphis, where Mr. dianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beesley, '31, McCormack had been a member for 50 years, and burial was in Nashville. Miss Jane Kane and Daniel Egan, announce the birth of a son, Jerry Patrick, March 17. The pallbearers, active and honorary, '31, were married April 3, in the Log included many of the leading citizens Chapel, Notre Dame. of Memphis, among them several Miss Martha Jane Foose and Rich­ Notre Dame representatives. ard R. Baker, '31, were married Bom in Richmond, Virginia, Mr. March 30, in St. Agnes Church, Day­ McCormack moved to Nashville at ton, Ohio. the age of 10. He came to Notre Dame in 1863, when the Civil War Miss Mary Cashman and Louis R. was at its height. Starting in the Chreist, Jr., '33, were married April cotton business in Memphis in 1883, 17, in South Bend. he held, when he retired in 1931, the longest continuous membership in the Miss Jane Fitton and Michael Fox, Memphis Cotton Exchange. His '34, were married May 1, in Indian­ firm was McCormack-Richards & Co. apolis. Mr. McCormack was honorary Miss Margaret C. Wilhelrason and president of the Notre Dame Club of George W. Cole, '34, were married Memphis, as well as the oldest direc­ May 5, in St. Mary's Church, Nevada, tor of the Union Planters National Missouri. Bank.

Miss Lucy Lorraine Kelly and Ray­ A brief notation brings word of mond Bambenek, '35, were married the death, on February 26, of Clem­ April 3, in Boston. ent J. Enking, LL.B. '26, of Tupinga, Miss Joan Baldwin and Nelson L. California. Reese, '35, were married May 8, in the Log Chapel, Notre Dame. Adrian Wackerman writes from Philadelphia: "It is with regret that Miss Maybelle Sherman and I tell, you of the death of John Mf>- Thomas Blackwell, '33, were married JAMES M. MCCOBMICK roney, class of '32, who died Wed­ April 17, in Indianapolis. R. I. P. nesday, February 24, from a com- 228 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 plication of pneumonia and perito­ little silence is a good thing at times. bishop of Galveston, was invested as nitis following an operation. He It serves as background of negativity a knight commander of the same leaves a wife and two small to absorb some of the slack that order. Present for the ceremony were children." would get nowhere any\vay. all the bishops of Texas as well as many monsignori and other dignitar­ Sister Symphorosa Gallagher, S.C., Interest is aroused also in the ref­ ies. Most Rev. Francis C. Kelley, M.A., '29, died recently in Mt. St. erence by Secretarj' Heineman, just bishop of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Joseph, Ohio, according to a post two or three jumps back (classes '87 officiated. office notification. and '88), to his desire to meet Neal Ewing, brother of John and Eddie. The ALUMNUS extends sincere 1903 Secretary: Francis P. Burke. 90« Neal knew a lot that he was very Trust Co. BIdg., Milwaukee, Wis. sympathy to: Luke Kelly, upon the modest about, and had a peculiarly death of his mother; Otty J. Cemey, convincing way of imparting it. 1904 Secretary: Robert Proctor, Monger '34, upon the death of his mother; Brother Fred, '93, once learned that BIdg,, Elkhart, Indiana. Arthur, '35, and Bert, '28, Korzen- Neal knew a modicum of Latin. It eski, upon the death of their mother; is a stock storj' of his. Maybe Neal 1905 Secretary: Daniel J. O'Connor, 10 S. Louis W. Esposito, '31, upon the will remember. ""^ LaSalle St., Chicago, El. death of his mother; Professor Her­ The parishioners of our St. Ste­ man H. Wenzke, '22, upon the death 1906 Secretary: Thomas A. Lally, 811-13 of his father; Rev. Francis A. Brown, phen's Church, a full house strong, Paulsen BIdg., Spolmnc, Wash. C.S.C, upon the death of liis brother; were edified by the able exposition of * the falsity of Communism, by our Joseph, '30, and Dr. Charles, '32, Father Ed Finnegan, C.S.C., was Nash, upon the death of their father; National President, Arthur J. Hughes, on the evening of March 22. He recently the speaker at a meeting of Dean Thomas Konop, upon the death the newly organized Veteran Builders of his father; John M. Hughes, '31, was followed by a good runner-up in our pastor. Father T. E. Cullen. Art of America in South Bend, conducted upon the death of his son. under the auspices of the United * was accompanied by our able execu­ tive secretarj' Armstrong, sometimes Spanish War Veterans. Floyd O. Personals known as Jim, whom also it was a Jellison took a prominent part in the delight to welcome. ceremonies. Before 1880 Secretary: Hon. T.F.Cal- lacher. Fitchburff. Mass. Father John M. Ryan, C.S.C, was recently named a member of the Ml-, and Mrs. Robert O'Hara vis­ state La Salle Memorial Commission 1880-1885 Secretary: Prof. Robert M. Anderson. Cirdeville, Ohio. ited the campus on April 16. Mr. by Governor Townsend, of Indiana, O'Hara, who was a student at Notre and later elected secretary and treas­ Dame in 1888 and 1889, resides "in 1886 Secretary: Michael O. Bums, 338 S. urer of. the group. The objective of Second St., Hamilton, Ohio. Hamilton, Montana. His last visit to the commission is the completion and Notre Dame was in 1929. dedication of a South Bend memorial to La Salle by 1943, the 300th anni- 1894 Secretary: Hugh A. O'Donnell. 1 W. versaiy of his birth. 1887 G7th St., New Yoric City. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY RE-UNION 1895 Secretary: Eustace Cullinan, Sr., 860 1907 Secretary: Rev. Thomas E. Burke. June 4, 5, 6 Phelan Bids., San Francisco, Calif. C.S.C., Notre Dame, Ind. * 1908 Secretary: Frank X. Cull, Bulkley 1887-1888 Secretary: J. L. Heineman, 1896 Secretary: William P. Bums, 327 Building. Cleveland, Ohio. Conncrsville, Indiana. Willard Ave., Michigan City, Indiana. All aboard for June 4, 5 and 6! 1897 Secretary: Rev. J. A. MacNamara. St. 1909 Secretary: E. P. Cleary. Notre Darae, Those who are coming ought to com­ Jos. Sanitarium, Mt. Qemcns, Mich. Indiana. municate with either John Heineman, Ted Carville, of Reno, United Connersville, Indiana, or the Alumni 1898 Secretary: William C. Kegler, 9th & States attorney for Nevada, on April Office, so that necessarj' arrange­ Sycamore Sts.. Cincinnati, Ohio. 1, gave a talk over KOH, Reno, on ments can be made well in advance. "Your Government." It was spon­ The members of the golden anniver­ 1899 Secretary: Dr. Joseph F. Duane. «8 sored by the National Emergency sary class will be honored guests at JeiTerson Blvd., Peoria, 111. Council. all the Commencement functions. 1900 * Ted had hoped to be on the cam­ pus for Commencement. When he 1889 Secretary: P. E. Burke, 301 Camp 1901 Secretary: Joseph J. Sullivan, 1300. wrote in early April, however, he New Orleans, Louisiana. 139 N. Clark St.. Chicago, HI. felt that he probably would have to- Max Adler, of South Bend, was Father George Marr, C.S.C., is postpone his trip until later in the elected president of the Indiana Re­ sending back to the campus and, Summer. tail Clothiers' and Furnishers' Asso­ particularly to his boys in Walsh * ciation at a recent convention in In­ Hall, stirring tales of his elephant 1910 Secretary: Eev. M. L. Moriarty, 1900 dianapolis. rides in India. The popular Walsh Euclid Ave., Qeveland, Ohio. * rector visited with the Holy Cross Fred Steers, '11, reports that Paul missions in Bengal, following the Donovan, '10, has been recuperat­ 1890-1893 Secretary: Louis P. Chute, 7 Univ. Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Eucharistic Congress in Manila. He ing at his old home in Woodstock, will return to the campus next Sum­ Illinois, after a serious illness. He Secretary Chute writes charmingly, mer. expected to return soon to his work as follows: as general counsel for the Borland- Wieland Dairy Co., in Chicago, where These four secretaries just had re­ 1902 Secretary: C. C. MitchcB, 110 S. called to his attention, in the April Dearborn St., Box 3, Chicago, SL George Barry, '24, is his chief as­ ALUMNUS, that one P. E. Burke beat George Burkitt, of Houston, Texas, sistant. him by a jump, unto the secretariate was invested on April 25 as a Knight of the class ahead. So, how do you of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, 1911 Secretary: Fred Steers, 1G66 First do, Pat? You there? "We'll have to one of the highest papal honors, in a National Bank BIdg., Chicago, HI. look back a ways to see what you brilliant ceremony. At the same time * have said in the past. However, a Most Rev. Christopher E. Byrne, 1912 Secretary: B. J. Kaiser, 324 Fourth- St., Pittsburgh. Pa. May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 229

Secretary: James J. Devitt. 921 En­ 1913 gineers' B\dg., Qeveland, Ohio.

1914 Secretary: Frank H. Hayes, 408 Bank of America BIdfr.. Anaheim. Cal. Before and After 25 Years

IQie Secretary: James E. Sanford. 1524 *"*•* Farwcll Ave.. Chicago. lU. Jim Sanford sends this welcome dope: Mark Duncan is recovering from a very severe illness which has con­ fined him to his home for several months. His friends can reach him at the Whitehall apartments, 105 East Delaware Place, Chicago. Al Kuble recently joined the gov­ ernment service as an executive in the Social Security organization "mth headquarters at Chicago. Al ranked second in the large IlUnois group who took a special Civil Service examina­ tion. His long experience in the in­ surance field equips him to go far in this new and important division of governmental activity. The class of 1915 noted with sor­ row the recent news in the ALTOINUS of the death of Dr. James Lynch, of Boston. Our sympathy is extended to the members of his family and our prayers are offered that his soul may rest in peace. Judge Larry LaJoie, of Detroit, has been honored by an appoitment to one of the two nominating com­ mittees of the Alumni Association. 1912 193 7 Joe Byrne, of Newark, New Jersey, has won similar recognition. Con­ gratulations ! Silver Anniversary Reunion L. D. Kiesler is assistant purchas­ ing agent of the People Gas, Light June 4, 5, 6 and Coke Company, Chicago. His long and faithful service vnth this great utility has won him singular recognition among the distinguished • •• group of engineers who make up their staff. PROGRAM

1916 Secretary: Timothy P. Galvin. First Friday, June i Trust Bids.. Hammond, Ind. All Day—Registration in Alumni Hall (Special 1912 Headquarters). All Day—Golf Tournament. |qi7 Secretary: Edward J. McOsker. 104 Afternoon—Baseball. *^ S. Union SL. Elgin, HL Evening—Class Meeting and Dinner, Faculty Dining Room. Guests: The Big Push is on! They're all Classes of 1887, 1911, 1913. Guest Speakers. coming back! The campus will be loaded with '17ers on June 4, 5 and Saturday, June 5 6, if present indications are any cri­ All Day—Informal inspection of Campus and Buildings. Golf. terion—and they ought to be. Afternoon—Baseball. Here is one grand indication—a Evening—General Alumni Banquet (special tables for 1912). letter from Leo Vogel, 337 Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh: "I'll be Sunday, June 6 on hand in June, although it will be my first Commencement since those Morning—Class Mass, Sorin Hall Chapel, Father Lange, Celebrant. few hours in June, 1917, when a few Noon—St. Joe Hall Limcheon and Monogram Club Luncheon. Afternoon—Commencement Exercises. others and I rushed into Washington Evening—Farewell. Hall in misfit uniforms, grabbed our diplomas, watched the other wind-up ceremonies, visited the brewery, slept 12 to a room in the Oliver, took an early morning ride in the cool air See general Commencement program for further details. along the river in Jerry Miller's car, ALL CAMPUS EVENTS ON CENTRAL STANDARD TIME got back on the train, and returned to have just enough time to get a 230 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 para-typhoid shot before lining up again in the General Electric organi­ 1929 Secretary: Joseph P. McNamara, 231 for retreat. zation in Schenectady New York. He Wiscnsin Street. Indianapolis, Ind. is now manager of sales in the mining * "Since then my life seems to have 1930 Secretary: Bernard W. Conroy, 1109 remained locked in high gear, and I and steel mill section of the indus­ Kenneth St., New Kensington, Pa. trial department, succeeding a man have lost my hair, retained my •waist­ The reliable Bernie Conroy comes line, and acquired a highly satisfac- who became assistant to the vice- torj- family." president in charge of engineering. through with these notes: John had been manager of sales in Jack Cannon is now in Cincinnati Also from Pittsburgh, Doc Leo the machinery manufacturers' sec­ with a brokerage firm by the name O'Donnell Tvrites that he sincerely tion. of Myers, Smith, and O'Brien. hopes that his practice won't detain him at the last moment because he is Tom Cuningham, the New York counting on "signing in." 1923 ^^^ H- Castner, 191 Tralton Ed., politician, reports that he saw War­ •'*'*'*' Springfield. Mass. ren Fogel entertaining John Motz And the old roommates, Harry and his wife in one of New York's Kelly, First National Bank Building, 1924 Secretary: J. F. Hayes, Wm. F. Pcd- bright spots. Detroit, and John Cassidy, Jefferson rick & Co., Emp. State Bide.. N.Y.C. Building, Peoria, have already asked Joe Lordi has risen to a national figure in squash circles. He received that a double be reserved for them 1925 Secretary: John W. Scallan, 79 E. for June 4, 5 and 6. Adams St.. Chicago, Bl. a rating of three this year and the New Yorker called him the Londos And Danny Hilgartner vrill be Noble Kizer, of Purdue, recently addressed a father and son get-to­ of the squash court. Joe plays for here, of course, because Danny is the N.Y. A.C. here for every Commencement and gether at St. Martin's parish, in because he is actively co-operating Gary, Indiana. I am taking over a new proposi­ with Eddie McOsker in promoting the tion for the summer. It is the op­ And the same Kizer, together with erating of "The Willows" at Oak- re-union. Carleton Beh, Des Moines, Elmer Layden, Jim Crowley, Bill will be here for his first Juno gath­ mont, one of Pittsburgh's outstand­ Cerney and Joe Boland, got together ing dancing resorts. ering (although he's back often at for luncheon in South Bend not long other times). ago when Crowley dropped in from Other "certainties" are: Walter Fort Wayne on his way to Cleveland The stork sent word from the Ducey, Joseph Flynn, Fred Mahaffey, for the Cleveland Club Rockne South that Leonard Nalty, Baton William C. O'Brien, Leon T. Russell, breakfast. Rouge, Louisiana, recently became Rigney Sackley, George Shanahan, * the father of a daughter, Diane. Leonard operates the Oldsmobile and Jim Hayes, Paul Fogarty, Jerry Mil­ 1926 Secretary: Dr. Gerald W. Hayes, 86 ler, Prof. J. M. Cooney, (Ph.D. '17,) Hawthorne Ave., East Orange, N.J. La Salle agency in Baton Rouge— Elmer Tobin, and John Urban Riley. Frank Bon is now associated with and is very successful at doing it, according to a pal of his. That "naturalized South Bender," E. C. Raymond in the practice of Bemie VoU, has, as you know by law in the Majestic Building, Chey­ Apparently, you get it in double now, offered the use of his summer enne, Wyoming. doses or not at all. Louie Chapleau home for the big class get-together * is the new president of the Notre on Friday night. Bemie is laboring 1927 Secretary: Edmund DeClerq, 8118 Dame Club of the St. Joe Valley and hard on the plans for that night, and Ellis Ave., Chicago, 111. the new secretary (the only officer) he and the goldfish will be expecting Al Smith, mayor of La Porte, was in the Catholic Forum of South to see many of you. one of the speakers at the regular Bend. His predecessor in both offices meeting of the Northern Indiana As­ was Louie Buckley, '28. The final word—Better Get Here! sociation of Law Enforcing Officers And, if it's humanly possible, get Paul Butler, '27, was elected a new held in La Porte on April 29. Pro­ here for the Friday night session. director of the Forum, and Father fessor Lou Buckley, '28, of the South Francis Wenninger, C.S.C., '11, was Bend, Indiana, Buckleys, was an­ re-elected a director. 1918 Secretary: John A. Lemmer. 1110— other. Lou spoke on "The Labor 8th Ave., S., Escanaba. Mich. Professor Walt Langford had an Problems of Today." article, "A Plea for Guadalupe," in 1919 Secretary: Clarence Bader, 650 Pierce * the April issue of The Annals of Our Street. Gary, Indiana. 1928 Secretary: Lonis Buckley, 718 E. Lady of Loiirdes, published on the Corby St., South Bend, Ind. Two '28 men have returned to campus. And another article of his 1920 Secretary: Leo B. Ward. 1012 Black concerning Mexico will be published BIdg., Los Antreles, Calif. South Bend. Joe Benda is back as end coach at Notre Dame, succeeding in a forthcoming issue of The Cath­ A thoughtful letter from John olic World. Walt will return to Bowles, vice-president of the Bowles the late Johnny O'Brien, and Burt Toepp is now in the insurance busi­ Mexico City this Summer to continue Live Stock Commission Company, his advanced studies. Union Stock Yards, Chicago, told ness in the Notre Dame suburb, how Brother Leo, C.S.C., in charge after residing in Cincinnati. 1931 Secretary: John Berean, 828 E. Col- of the Notre Dame farm, recently George Kelley, city editor of the fax Ave., South Bend, Ind. sold two loads of steers at a record Youngstown, Ohio, Vindicator, re­ John Bergan is out promoting a price. John's letter gave Brother cently displayed the highest type of class re-union -again. Listen to his plenty of credit as one of the coun­ Notre Dame spirit when he wrote to words: try's real leaders in livestock and ag­ Doctor Cooney, head of the Journal­ riculture. ism Department, that he would have Arrangements have been made for a place on his staff for a June jour­ the sixth informal re-union of the Henry McCullough, of Davenport, class of '31. It will be held on Fri­ Iowa, was a welcome ^'isito^ on the nalism graduate. campus on March 29. day evening, June 4, at the Maroon Jim Canizaro has announced the Athletic club, 117 South William opening of an office in the Lampton Street, South Bend, between 9 and 1921 Secretary: Dan W. Dnfly, 1600 Ter­ Building, Jackson, Mississippi, for 11 p.m. The gathering will be in the minal Tower, Cleveland, Ohio. the practice of architecture and form of a smoker, and all members engineering. of the class who are in town are in­ 1922 Secretary: Gerald Ashe, Buftalo Ath- letic Qub. Buffalo, New York. L. L. Cunningham is now in Mil­ vited to be present. As Kid Ashe reported to you in waukee with the National Discount The latest benedict in the class is April, John Huether has advanced Corporation of South Bend. none other than Dan Egan, who was May, 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 231

married at the Log Chapel on the been editor of the Citizen, a news­ Nathan D. Altznan Harry Behrman M. K. Madden Drew SUeUer campus early in April. Dan is in the paper in Las Graces, New Mexico. Tom McKevitt Willie Weir engineering department of the city John L. Mulhall Jim Ward Myles Mullen Leo McLauEhlin of Chicago, and both he and his bride 1932 Secretary: Herbert Giorfrio. 9005 PanI OTooIe Henry Donalty are now apartmenting on the south 188th St.. HoIHs. L. I.. New York. Louis R. Rohlot Georite Scelinger ainton Watson Bill Darrow side. Edward A. Wrisht Budd Dyniewicz Jerry Wilson Tom Magee Among the members of the class Walter A. Kiolbasa James Walder 1932 Ed Melchione James Ward participating in the Johnny O'Brien Joe Petritz Richard T. Sullivan Memorial game held May 2 in the FIVE-YEAR RE-UNION John Hamilton Frank Norton stadium were; Tom Conley, Tom Geonte C. Ussher Howard Miller June 4, 5, 6 Francis M. Marley Harold V. Lappln Yarr, A! Culver, Frank Leahy, Frank Frank Miller Neil C. Hurley, Jr. Kerjes, Bernie Leahy, Tom Kassis .loe Toiissaint Jack P. Gucnn Martin TorborB Richard G. Cannon and Bert Metzger. The old timers Local General Chairman Ed O'Mal- Charles Petretic put on a fine exhibition and showed ley reports that every sign points to And, of course, there will be that they were in pretty good shape the w.k. bigger and better. many, many more. physically after six years. "We've got everybody, as well as Tom Cannon has recently been ap­ everything," sez the President's sec. G. Bentley Ryan has announced pointed one of the deputy prosecut­ And, looking over the records to date, his association with Gregson Bautzer ing attorneys of Delaware county, we believe it. for the general practice of law in the Indiana. John Zuber has retired from Jack McGrath is the chairman in Equitable Building, Los Angeles. the loan business, and is now assist­ charge of the stupendous Friday ant to the president of the Saginaw night session at the Columbia Ath­ Secretary Giorgio is looking for­ Furniture Company in his native letic Club (former K. of C. building) ward to big things for June 4, 5 and town, Tom Farrel is employed by on West Jefferson Boulevard, South 6. He says: the Bendix Products Company in Bend. Jack says that the big festivi­ Budd Dyniewicz writes from De­ South Bend, and is still single—con­ ties there •ivill get under way at 9 catur, Illinois, where he is located trary to reports circulated by Byron o'clock, daylight saving time, and with the Deep Rock Oil Corporation, Kearney and Ed Barney in Wilkes- that Father Frank Cavanaugh has that he is the proud daddy of a six Barre. accepted an invitation to speak— months old baby girl. Congratula­ briefly. There will be lots of every­ Don McDonald reports that condi­ tions, Budd, and best of wishes to thing and everhody to keep the hours you and Mary and the baby. Budd tions are back to normal in his native moving fast. Jack promises. Flint, and is planning on seeing the will be in South Bend in June. old gang at school in June. Andy Joe Petritz (if he has his depart­ Frank Oberkoetter and Ernie Kata is practicing law in New Brit­ ment for the ALUJINUS out by then) Hechinger are in Peoria, Illinois. ain, Connecticut, and is planning a will handle the '32 golf tournament. Frank has a photo studio and is do­ trip to North Adams, Massachusetts Joe will have the red hot details of ing a lot of commercial work for to see the Joe Wilkes. Joe is com­ the combat ready for you when you Caterpillar Tractor Co., and Ernie is pleting his fourth year of teaching reach the campus. assistant to the purchasing agent for this year. Assisting Eddie" O'Malley in ar­ the A.B.C. Washing Machine Co., and he knows his A.B,C.'s. Sympathy of the class is extended ranging the program, in addition to to Louie Esposito and Bill Redmond Jack McGrath and Joe Petritz, are Fran and Dick Oelerich are work­ on the death of their mothers last Professor Dominick Napolitano, Pro­ ing for their dad. Each is married month. fessor Frank O'Malley, Bernie Roe- and has children. Fran has a boy thele. Professor George Hennion, "Butch," and Dick has a Junior and See you all on Friday, June 4. Jerry Hodges, John Bognar and Jim a daughter, Sharon. Fran is presi­ Carrico. dent of the Chicago Club this year. Walt Beesley checks in from All returning '32ers will, of course, Congratulations, Fran and Dick! See Boise, Idaho, where he is on the staff he housed in one hall so that they you in June for a game of touch of a newspaper. The Idaho Statesvian. can keep each other awake. (Infor­ football. Since March 17 (believe it or not!) mation as to just which hall will be Jack Geddes is with the Pure Oil Walt has been the father of a young readily accessible at the entrance to Company, and is taking care of their Irishman named Jerry Patrick Bees- the campus.) The general Commence­ bond issues. See you in June, Jack. ley. ment events, in addition to special Bring Jack Hogan and Jack Matthew* The Boise boy was working with '32 events, will provide an exceeding­ with you. Leo Hood, '14, in arranging a Uni­ ly full and happy week-end. Jim Igoe, married to Olive Oeler­ versal Notre Dame Night program The following had (up to the time ich, is secretary of a lithograph com­ over the local radio station, and pany in Chicago. wrote to the Alumni Office for fur­ this copy was prepared) told Ed that ther dope. He reports good things they'd be present: Ed Melchione is physically practic­ about all the Notre Dame boys in John Collvillc G. B. Linn ing law in Chicago. Gene Connelly Edwin T. Kolslii Clate "Stormy" Duerr is in Waco, Boise, among them Leo Hood, Tom­ Ray Geicer John Harrinsrton my Jones, Mike and Fran Neitzel and Noble HarbauKh Wm. F. Freidhoff Texas, with his wife, working for the John F. Kramer Jerry Conway Paul Kohout. Joseph McDonald James Chadwick United Drug Company. Joseph Murray Georjre Brown, C.S.C. Frank Mailey, attorney and coun­ A letter from Bill McCarthy tells Dr. Henry Asman W. F. Fitzserald that he is still with the Kansas City Joseph Blaney William Kirby selor at law, of Fostoria, • Ohio, will Leo Schiavone Georffe Arehart attend the re-nnion in June with Power and Light Company and has Marchy Schwartz Thomas Bums recently moved to 34 East 32nd Bob Rohrbach Frank Conboy George Seelinger, of my bailiwick. Paul McConnell Frank Denney Street Terrace. Ed J. Koontz James H. Dubbs George is interning at Msiry Immacu­ Jim Collins John Kerlin late Hospital where my brother is Henry Lucero is (or soon will he) Bill Brown Harry Kilburger F. L. Murray Donald Killian entering in June. in South America as a representa­ Walter F. Mullen W. A. Mortensen tive of the Merganthaler Linotype J. Reins Kuhn M. Kelly Powers From Home I received word that Bob Gorman Dick Roney Rev. Loras Thomas Lane was or­ Corporation, according to informa­ Cornelius Ruffing Ben Salvaty tion from his good friend Tom Mason, Edmund Britz Joseph Sinkule dained on the feast of St. Joseph, Georce Hennion Bill Slader March 19. of The Ave Maria shop. Until re­ John Jauch Ralph Witt cently Henry had, by special request. William J. Jones Frank Ernst By now you have all received your 232 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937 cards from Ed O'Malley. Be sure Southwest support. How about it, Loren Hess was recently chosen as to co-operate with him by returning Jim Kooni? Clayt Duerr will pep secretarj' of the South Bend Council your reservations for the week-end. 'em up. of Social Agencies. Professor Frank It won't be long, boys. Are you go­ T. Flynn, of the University, is exec­ But good news comes from farther utive secretary of the organization. ing to attend or are you going to North. Frank Moo» will be one from miss the only five-year re-union we Nebraska. We're still awaiting con­ Bob Hamilton, '34, brought word will ever have? firmation from Baden Powell in to the campus not long ago that Omaha. McEachem is working on Maurice Scanlon is residing in Mil­ Bob "Pete" Streb writes from Can­ Arnold Klein. We wish him luck. waukee and traveling in southeastern ton, Ohio, that while they do not Last call for you, too, Marty Dolan! Wisconsin- for the American Tobacco Company. have an organized Notre Dame club Shame for another Comhusker! in Canton, they are taking part in * Joe Laughlin, we've heard, is as close 2934 Secretary: James Moscow, 2320 N. the anti-Communism program of the as nearby Wilmington (Delaware) Lawndale Ave.. Chtcafro. III. Association. Ray T. Miller gave an with the Travelers. But seeing (or That long lost man, Jim Moscow, address against Communism, spon­ hearing from him) is believing. finally cracked through with this de­ sored by the local K. of C. Among lightful stuff: the Notre Dame men present were: From "way out West," Washing­ Emmet Ott, ex. '33, Zeno Staudt. ton, Bill Webster heads the Coast Since this issue of the ALUMNUS '30, George Maloney, '34, William parade. Where did Bill Croxall get will be the last before the Com­ Waltz, '29, Ed Streb, ex. '34, Tom to ? And Al Scharback—or is Oregon mencement exercises in June, I'd like Lee, '29, Glen Dubs, '35, Norb Har- out of the Union? to suggest that all of you hoys start bert, '30, Ray Cakes, '35, and Bob thinking about getting together on 1933 Secretary: Donald Wise. 110 Pleasant the campus over that week-end. Last Streb. Bob is hoping to "get at least •'"'*'*' St.. Joliet, 111. one crew to make graduation this year the number of '34 men who year from Canton." Ray Naber writes: came back was almost negligible, and it was no one's fault hut your own Here are a few lines from one of for missing a great time. the many flood refugees of Louis­ Tom Magee passes on some gi-and How would you like to have a golf dope for you all in the following: ville. I have been away from home since January 22 when "old man tournament of our own this year? Ed O'Sullivan, late of various river" visited our house with eight (Vince Fehlig and Bill Veeneman, Eastern points, has been in town feet of water on the first flood. John Montedonico, et al will be ex- the past two months. He is economic (Tom Sherman, ex. '33, was also officio members of the committee, surveying for the U. S. Department rudely ousted by the flood.) and, hence, just as "ex-officio" ineli- of Labor, and has verj' kindly paid us gibles for any prizes.) Incidentally, several pleasant ^^sits. His hopes for Here are some views of the boys. none of you boys will be fined for re-union depend on Hon. Secretarj- I received a long letter from Jack sending me any suggestions for this Perkins. Barrett, of Alexandria, Louisiana, affair in June or any news about George Harrison, first yearing at who is away out West at Ft. Peck, themselves or buddies. Off hand, I Hahneman Medical, dropped in on Montana, working as a quantity engi­ can't think of any Chicagoans who us. He and Ed are neighbors for the neer on the government project. Jack have an excuse for not being present present. En route home to -Ashland, saw Jack Poynton in Chicago. He also except, perhaps. Jack Kiely. Eog Wisconsin, he will make the re-union. WTites that Tom David is with the will be on the man-iage route that He's given me some low-down on the Louisiana Highway Commission, and month, and right here we want to Lyons days of roommates Wee Har­ Albert David with Gulf State Utili­ extend our heartiest congratulations rington and Bill Murray. ties at Beaumont, Texas. Pat Bums, to him and Betty. Norb Crowe signs in from Detroit. of Natchez, is still in Natchez. Universal Notre Dame Night was He hopes Congress will adjourn be­ John Yeiser, of Paducah, was in two days late reaching Chicago (held times so Bill Newbold can be on Louis\'ille in December. John is an on April 21), but from the con­ hand. How about it, Bill! up-and-coming business man of Pa­ sensus of opinion it was a sure En route from Georgia, Al Schu­ ducah where he is credit manager of "winner." macher will pick up his former run- a hosiery concern. Supporting Schnozzle Durante and ningmate Clay Johnson (who, O'Sul­ Carroll Stuby is in Cleveland for Joe Brown as unofficial entertainers livan said, was teaching at Catholic Proctor and Gamble. Seton Staley were "The Kiep's Jester" including U. Law). remains in Cincinnati as. a salesman in the main — besides Em — Eag for a cake company. Reese, Jack Quirk, and Ed Angsten. Vince O'Neill and Ed Fitch will re­ The above "sketch" artists were min­ sume that golf rivalrj' that at times Yank Terry, of Bedford, Indiana, gled in among Sam Holland John threatened the caf's serenity. Um­ ex. '33, turned in a creditable per­ Kiple, John Lynch, Jack Beckley, piring as of yore will be Al Eachern formance for the Louisville Colonels and Jack Matthews. John Sullivan, Clar Hellwig, Art on yesterday afternoon. This is his O'Neil, Jim Morrison, Fran Mathys, New England still has a voice: second year here with the local ball Tom Burke, John Ruppel, Larry Li- Walt Noonan will demand he and club. calzi, Joe Novack, Bill Doyle, and roommate Charlie Garvey he at least I was in Cincinnati a short time George Demetrio who, with Tom La- allowed to see No. 2 Corby sub. ago and had a ^-isit with Jack Meitter Londe, was scouting for the '35 class. "D. F." McManus swears he's not in Newport where he, I understand, Al Orzechowski was also an inter­ from Pitchburg, if he be left out is making a good reputation as a law­ ested spectator. out of that golf soiree. yer. Larry Zeff, ex. '34, was over the John Ruppel, all the way from Cap'n McCormick's afraid his legs same night with his wife. Cleveland, and more recently Har­ are not what they once were. But Jim Gilfoil is settled down at Lake vard, is enagegd in merchandising sends a slight hope he'll he on hand. Providence, Louisiana. work with Marshall Field's. They say Florida is nice, even in Yours truly, after knocking about Many thanks to Ed Holman for his Summer. Art Himbert will have a for some time, is settled now with letter from Leavenworth, Kansas, job defending that claim. Joseph I. Seagram & Sons, Inc. here. where he is diligently practising law. Unfortunately, those Texas Rang­ Any of the boys desiring to see how I admired his subtle remark about ers and Arizona lads haven't got real bourbon whiskey is made, come "how much he enjoys the '34 column roun't' to ans' rin' our plea for see Seagram's most modem plant. in the ALUMNUS which keeps him in May. 1937 The Notre Dame Alumnus 233 touch with the whereabouts of so from a vacation in Florida to resume fact. We can do no more now many of the boys." Well, anyway, his chores with the C. and E. I. Rail­ thank the Hoch for hi* fine work. Ed, it doesn't take very long to read road, in Chicago. Perhaps at the five-year re-nnion, it. See you all in June! we'll present the little Casanova with And right here is recalled a letter a watch or something. Anyhow, my of sevei-al months ago from Eddie The following came through from thanks to him. O'Brien in Pittsburgh, who hinted Fran Toomey; And here's a fond hope that a lot that an ad be put in a Lost and Frank Palmasani, ex. '34, is night of you will be back for Commence­ Found column for the return of your manager of a New York hotel and ment. Bring the wives or sweetheart* class secretary. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien going fine; Johnny Wallace is with along. (the erstwhile Miss Janet Haverty of Stem Brothei-s; Jack Egan is with TOM PROCTOR. St. Mary's) are doing very well, Abraham & Sti-auss somewhere in thank you! BrookljTi; Gil Coyne is making his As ever—^here is Hochreiter: Russ Leonard reports from Louis­ million on Wall Street; Fran Toomey We thought with the return to ville the bad news that Charley and Bob Sullivan are still taking copious material last month we would Schwartzel, that New Albany dyna­ care of the "bad boys" who are sent be able to end up the year with the mo, was injured in an automobile to a delinquent institution; Walt proverbial "bang." But, this volume accident. We were all mighty glad Kennedy is with Catholic Charities goes back several paces and we to learn later that there were no ser­ in Connecticut; Rocco Cacciatore is again have a pamphlet rather than a ious developments, and by this time with the same agency in New York; tome for you. Charley is, no doubt, cavorting Leonard Cacciatore does the Same Tragedy paid a visit to the Korxen- around again with full steam ahead. type of work in Yonkers; Bill Klima eski family on the 24th of March Jim Morrison, veiy obligingly giv­ combines law and business; and Pat when Art's mother died of a heart ing up his search for furniture (it Flannery, as far as we know, is still attack. The class of '35 extends to will take place in Fall) during one with the Long Island Lighting Com­ its "top-notcher" and his brother of his lunch hours, crashes through pany, and climbing steadily. Bernard, '28, profound sympathy. with a tidy bit of news. He quotes: At this time we have also a belated "Bill Rothenstein will receive his law Ralph Else sends some welcome expression ond condolence for Fran degree in June from Pittsburgh Uni­ news from Buffalo: versity, and takes his bar exam in Dunn, whose father passed away sev­ I was very glad to see Clint Win­ Philadelphia shortly thereafter. Hugh eral months ago; and also for Don ters, '34 ,about a month ago. Clint Murphy is an accountant with the Haverick, who lost his mother a short is, or rather was, working for the Koppers organization, also in Pitts­ while back. Worthington Pump and Machinery burgh. Hugh will be married in the These people insist upon victimiz­ Corporation in Harrison, New Jersey, Log Chapel on June 3. Frank Ma- ing themselves to "old" Dan Cupid. and was ti-ansferred to the Chicago thys has passed the Illinois bar and The latest man to fall before the bow bi-anch. Clint drove up in his new is cun-ently employed with the ad­ and arrow is Ray Bambenek. His Dodge. However, I had him there justment department of the Travelers college-day pal, Vic Kurzweg, sent because I just bought a '37 Pontiac Insurance Company. sedan. Clint reported Les Jandoli, us the first dope on the wedding which was solemnized on April 3, in "Bud Nortman is a recent bride­ '34, in the insurance business and doing w^ell. St. Mary's Chapel, Boston Univer­ groom doing architectural work for sity. Then "King" La Londe way Loebl & Schlossman, in Chicago. I have been planning on driving out in Sioux City, Iowa, enclosed a "Larry Gross, of Tarrj'town, New up to Watel•to^\•n some week-end and picture of the bride to us. Mrs. York, is also man-ied and studying looking up Joe Vaughan, '34. Last Bambenek was Lucy Lorraine Kelly, law. Red Curran has recovered from reports from Joe was that his father of Newton Centre, Massachusetts. a two months' illness and once more had suffered either a broken back or The Bambeneks are honeymooning in is at the post. Nice going. Red. a broken neck. Bermuda. We wish you both much "Bud Kramer is doing veiy nicely happiness. for himself as Peoria manager of the John Pavlick writes, in sending in The account that accompanied the Dun and Bradstreet office. Bob Kolb his dues, that he is teaching in a high bride's picture in the Winona paper and Will Malloy are attending Akron school, coaching the high school de­ read as follows: "He (Ray) is now University, while Dave Walsh is a bating team and attending Duquesne associated in business with his father national bank examiner traveling Law School three nights a week. And in the Peerless Chain Company,'! in throughout the Cleveland Federal he just doesn't know what to do with the home town of Winona, Minne­ Reserve District." his spare time! sota. Previously Ray took work at Thanks very much, Jim, I hope Harvard Law School and Babson In­ you may have given some of the 1935 Secretary: F. C. Hochreiter. 1014 N. stitute. Eddy St., South Bend. Indiana. other boys a good example to shoot Since Vic's letter came from Lin­ at. coln's Inn, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ed Moran is one fellow who may Gentlemen of the Class of '35; we gather that the Louisiana boy is not welcome the advent of Spring. It has been some time since your still lawing it at Harvard. What will he do with that huge fur one-time prexy has written anything Early in April there came to our coat from under wMch he sells a to you, but he ^vants to do so now. hands what at first purported to be goodly amount of plumbing supplies He wants to pay his personal tribute an anonymous letter. But the writer for the Tyne Company? to that secretary of secretaries, that finally took compassion on us and Congratulations to Bill Motsett columnist of columnists, that man stowed away his moniker at the bot­ upon the recent announcement of his among men, none other than roomie tom of the last page. The writer was engagement. FRANKLYN C. (Rover Boy) HOCH- Fran Toomey, of the class of '34 Frank Brady has landed a fine REITER. Fran was (and still is) one of the engineering position with the city of Seriously, "Hoch" has done a re­ devotees of Jim Ross' Tavern on 51st Chicago. He, as well as Dick Cahill, markable job of scribing for the and 6th. Much of his dope was for the law book publisher, tell of Leo class. He has done much to keep the his own class column, and that will Brugger's becoming a full-fledged class welded. The letters that come be passed on to the proper source, mortician in Erie, Pennsylvania. to him and a few to me (thanks for but he did include some info for our Vince McCanney just returned your letter, JIM HILL) prove that chatter sheet. 234 The Notre Dame Alumnus May. 1937

It seems that several of our boys working in Bay City at the present Bob tells us that the brewery was have been frequenting the Ross em­ time, and enjoy it very much. I am host to the Chicago Club last Fall, porium of good fellowship. Among trying to get as much information and that among the '35ers attending them are Bob Lannon and Connor concerning Labor Legislation as pos­ were Claude Tourek and former vice- Cronin. Even BufTalo has been rep­ sible, because something along this prexie, Norb Hart. (We shall cer­ resented in the mechanically-minded line is always popping up, at this tainly visit you and yours at your Frank Cass. (.A.re you doing work in plant." Frank, as you know, is with hostelry when we have occasion to the metropolis, Fi-ank?) the Electric .Auto-Lite Company, and visit "the city at tfhe foot of the from his missive, in the Payroll De­ lake," Bob, and, never accuse a Ger­ Jerry Mergardt, ex. '35, of that partment. man of thinking beer too plebian.) upper Hudson town of Brewster, is reputed to often visit Jimmie's dis­ Shortly after we turned in our Your scribe went lecturing last pensary. (What are you doing now. "whisperings" for April a long letter month. We had to pinch hit for Jim Jeny? How about a line some time? came from Bob Fox, from Hot Armstrong at a Kiwanian dinner in There are a lot of us who would like Springs National Park, Arkansas, Bremen, Indiana. Besides chalking to know about your program of life.) where he is vacationing and resting the affair up to experience the whole at the St. Joseph Sanitarium. (We business afforded us a swell review Fran writes that the gala evenings of the subject of probation. are still in full swing in the shadow appreciate your comments on the col­ umn, Bob, and shall always be anx­ We have heard ver>- little from the of Radio City, and that many old crowd about the approaching Com­ grads often drop in for a drink and ious to hear from you, with or with­ a chat. out the precious "dope" for our mencement. Several have mentioned I'amblings.) in their letters that they will be We have meant to pass on the around the "bend in the river" but news for some time that Paul Locher, Evidently Bob Donahue is vaca­ no one has suggested that any pro- ex. '35, is back on the campus this tioning out West, too, as Bob men­ gi-ani be arranged for the '35ers. It year to continue his studies, in Arts tioned bumping into him in the is not too late if anyone has an idea and Letters. Paul, as you will re­ locker room (must we say "club on the matter. We will be here member, had to leave our i-anks as house" when speaking of Donahue?) throughout the week-end, and will be a Sophomore because of ill health. the rrorning of his writing. We hear glad to arrange something if a suffi­ He now looks hale and heai-tj-. the "red-headed" champ is shooting cient number express their desire to an 81 now. Bob told Bob that the participate. -About the middle of -April we saw former had seen Bill Cole and John Here is hoping that we will see a John Allen in the caf. Since we Montedonico recently. We are bet­ goodly mass of you back for the were not alone, and since he also was ting it was on the first tee. with a party we were not able to three day festival. We will find room discover his affih'ations at the mo­ Bob saw Bus Breen at the Drake for all of you, and throw in a little ment. not long ago, and he is still hitting refreshments to boot. Blackstone at Northwestern. They Roomie was in Chi a few week­ belong to the same golf club. (Looks ends back (oh, for the life of a law­ Vic Mettler, according to reports like you have an opportunity to pass from the training camp of the In­ yer!) and saw Joe "Tiger" Flynn on that Fox beer, "IJus.") who looked prosperous and who is dianapolis Indians of the American still associated with the same outfit. Wallie O'Brien passed the word on -Association, was showing a batting average of .47G as an outfielder, and Word comes to our ears that Bill to Bob that Bob Hogan's (e.\-. '35) father has sustained many headaches just about assuring himself of a Murray was married at Notre Dame place on the club's permanent roster on the 17th of .April. He was seen recently during the cab strike in Chi- For those of you who do not remem­ for the season. Andy Pilney is to on the campus that week-end, and report to the Boston Bees on May 20, he made known that it was to be ber Bob Hogan, he is the wild Irish­ man who used to volunteer to take although he'll probably be turned married. Perhaps we will be able to over later to an International league get the inside dope on the lucky wo­ us all Yellow Cabing in Chi any time we visited the windy city. team. (Both items from the South man for the next issue. Bend Tribune.) Wliile on business in the Regis­ Word comes along about Tom trar's ofiice recently we happened Walsh from Iowa way. Correspond­ across the information from the Di­ ent Fox tells us that Tom is now 1936 ^°^^ Moran. 61 E. 95th St.. Apt. 2. rector of Studies department that working on the Grand Conlee in the New York City. our friend Vince Gorman has ap­ state of Washington. Tom has been Revenuer Moran herewith makes a plied for admission to Catholic Uni­ out there since shortly after gradua­ swellegant start on his news duties: versity as a "special student" in the tion, we believe. At the Rockne Memorial Commun­ College of Arts and Sciences. If that While out in Nebraska last year ion Breakfast, Sunday, -April 4, Jim project goes through Vince vA\l be Bob was best man for the wedding Kirby, Walt Matusevich, Andy Huf- close to the twin sisters across the of Mark Walsh. We might claim nagel and myself wei-e on hand to street at Trinit>'. (How about a first credit for Mark's loyalty though he honor Notre Dame's great coach. hand check on this "old man of the finished up in Febi-uarj', '36. Bob mountain"?) Following the Mass, in one of the was married on May 25 of last year chapels of St. Pati-ick's Cathedral, Louis Buckley, '28, called us in and brought his wife back to the last approximately 150 gathered in the his office one morning to volunteer Commencement. Centre Club for an excellent break­ a letter from Frank Koppelberger. Bob sends word of another exer— fast and some excellent speeches. It seems that Frank was on the cam­ Wild Bill McElIigott. He was also Kirby informed me that the ac­ pus the week-end of March 27, and at the Drake. much to his chagrin found none of countants of '3G are doing very well. his old colleagues about. (We would The Fox boy is at present, and has Bill S.T.ith (Chicago) is with Price- liked to have seen you at 1014, been since commencement, working Waterhouse in his home city. Jack Prank.) Frank, at the instant, is in­ for his father and uncles at the Peter Barber is now employed by a New terested in getting a hold of informa­ Fox Brewing Company in Chi. The York accounting firm, possibly Ar- tion on the Labor situation and also '35or is a salesman, and if we know thus -Anderson. Gene Malloy, another on the Wagner Law. him we might prefix that with a of Dean McCarthy's figure adders, is "super." They put out the "Fox with the Burroughs -Adding Machine We quote (with permission) the Deluxe" and not "Fox Head." Read­ Company in Chicago. As for the last paragi-aph of his letter. "I am er: please note! rest of the accountants, I'd be glad #)l» ^' m

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Qi'inmiiniMttniiniiniitiiiuiniiniriiiiiifiiHiittimiMiHiiTmi to hear from them, and I know their I contemplate going out to Notre classmates would be also. Dame for Commencement this June, and I would appreciate it if anyone Kirby also passed on the informa­ from the New York area who is driv­ I The 1937 | tion that Gil Moty is selling the na­ ing out, would let me know. Also, if tives auto accessories in his father's any from '36 are planning to be store back in Klamath Falls, Oregon. present, I would appreciate a line Let's hear what the rest of the far from them, so that I won't miss them I Reunion | westerners are doing, Gil. when in South Bend. And in the meantime, let's hear from some of The class of '35 was represented the other members of the old class, at the Communion Breakfast by particularly from the West and Louie Grosso, now at Columbia Law South. I Classes I School, Bill Schir.idt, and several others. Bill informed me that his A last minute post card from Pat brother, Dick, is doing very well as Tofuri informs me that Pat is study­ an engineer with the Macet Chemi­ ing for his 3I.A. in social work at cal Co., in Niagai-a Falls. Also work­ Notre Dame, as are Leo MacFarlane ing with Dick are Ed Smith, C.E., and Jack DeGarmo, as well as Mick­ from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and ey Walker. Pat adds a few items re­ Jim Seymour, gi-aduate student dur­ garding his fellow Massachusetts 1932 (Five year) ing 1936, Bill Gottsacher, another gl-ads, — namely that Wayne Millner of Dean McCarthy's students, later is with the Massachusetts highway 1926. 1927. 1928, and l929(Dix) taking a training course at Hartford, department; that George Moriarity, is now running his own insurance who coaches at Racine, Wisconsin, 1912 (Twenty-five year) agency in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, his drops down to school every so often, old home town, according to Schmidt. and that Andy Scafati helped coach 1907.1908, 1909. and 1910 (Dix) Ray Herrly is managing a briquet the Dedham, Massachusetts, high coal plant for his father in Minne­ school team through an undefeated 1888. 1889, 1890, and 1891 (Dix) sota. And that accounts pretty well season. Thanks for the card, Pat, for the old fourth floor of Walsh. and I hope to hear from you again 1887 (Fifty year) Let me hear from any other of Fa­ verv soon. ther Marr's "young gentlemen." 1897 (Special 40th) At the breakfast I also met John A letter from George Leyes re- 1917 (Special 20lh) Roche and Howie Waldron from the class of '34. Howie, a former Scho­ poits that he is a lighting specialist 1922 (Special 15th) lastic scribe and Bengal Bout pro­ in San Francisco with the Pacific Gas moter, informed me that brother, and Electric Company, and is resid­ St. Joe Hall (Special) Joe, is still with the B. Altman De­ ing at 821 Gear}' Street. George had partment store here in the city. seen Fred Shanley, '35, who Is in the Howie himself has temporarily for­ accounting department of the Postal saken journalism for the real estate Telegi-aph in San Francisco. He had and insurance fields. also been in touch with Keene Fitz- patrick, ex. '11, and Bemie Abrott, Other information on Noti-e Dame '27, both of the Golden Gate. gi-ads is to the effect that Jim Reilly, ex. '3G, is working at F. Schumacher The dates: Co., 60 West 40th Street, New York City. Joe Bucci, '35, according to Paul Schrenker is deputy prosecut­ journalist Bud Goldman, is selling ing attorney of Madison County, In­ June 4, 5 and O insurance for the Mutual Life of diana, and has his headquarters in Boston, back in the old home town, his home town of Elwood. Amsterdam, New York. According to the local Neivs-Times, I have attended sevei-al of the Frankie Gaul, the property of the Broadway di"amatic offerings in com­ Chicago Cubs, vd\l be farmed out to pany with Andy Hufnagel and Walt the Moline, Illinois, club for the Matusevich. Also see Bud Goldman present season—if Frankie consents. frequently (whenever Hearst and the FURTHER INFORMATION: International News Sei-iice can spare Tom Adamson, through Bob Le- him). Bumped into Hank McDonald mire, '38, sends word that he has From this issue of ALUMNUS, sevei-al weeks ago. Hank stated that been happily employed by the Bow­ from your Class Secretary, or he is still employed by the Western man Dairj' Company, of Chicago, from the Alumni Office. Union here in New York. Have also since he finished a year ago. ran across Charley Clark sevei-al times, and hope to have lunch with Gene Bell, who spent his freshman him and Goldman sometime this year at Notre Dame, is attending Oc­ week. Charley is working and go­ cidental College in Los Angeles, ing to Fordham Law School, but still where he is now a Senior. He is a finds time to drop up to Ross' Tavern member of the Glee Club there, and at Gth Ave., and Slst Street, where recently made an extended trip with one can usually be certain of meet­ the club along the Pacific coast. ing several Notre Dame alumni. Final Warning: Friends of Jim Ross', '34, the Tav­ George Keller has been practicing ern's genial host, will be glad to hear law in Niles since his graduation. He Better be on deck! that Jim became the father of a was admitted to the Michigan bar husky prospective AU-American on soon after he finished at N.D., and April 3. was recently admitted to the Indiana m... bar.