The Archives of The University of Notre Dame 607 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-6448 [email protected] Notre Dame Archives: Alumnus THE NOTRE DAME ALUMNUS Nominees Announced (Page 3) Athletic Profits (Pase 4) Laetare Medalist (Page 5) ' Spring Football (Page 7) Commencement (Page 32) Lourdes Grotto at Notre Dame Vol. 19 APRIL. 1941 No. 6 The 18th %lniversal iNotre Qiame S^ght Monday, April 21 93 Local Alumni Clubs in Universal, Simultaneous Meetings. A National radio program, NBC Blue Network, 8-8:30 P. M. CST, emanating from the Notre Dame Oub of Chicago's meeting in the Palmer House, featuring: Most Rev. Samuel A. Stritch, D.D., Archbishop of Chicago Very Rev. Hugh O'Donnell. C.S.C.', '16, Ph.D., President of Notre Dame Hon. Frank C. Walker, '09, Postmaster General of the United States Mr. Frank Leahy, '31, Director of Athletics of the University of Notre Dame Mr. Clarence E. "Pat" Manion, '22, professor of law of the University The University of Notre Dame Glee Club Speakers from the campus, appearing in many of the leading Clubs. Local alumni of prominence honored by their Local Qubs Notre Dame's part In National Defense stressed. Notre Dame's Centennial discussed. Notre Dame's distinguished alumni eulogized. Programs of die Clubs expanded and projected for the ensuing year. Notre Dame's contribution to international good will emphasized in meetings outside die United States. Notre Dame's teachings and dieir conformity widi sound American principles reviewed. Notre Dame leadership recc^nized and stimulated. Notre Dame men in the Service uniting under new conditions, and under the qriiitual guidance of die Mili­ tary Delegate, former president of Notre Dame, Most Rev. John F. CXHata, C.S.C., D.D., 'II. The most Universal of the 18 Universal Notre Dame Nights. SHonday, <9lpril 21, 1^41 The Notre Dame Alumnui This iiHunin* ii pnblUwd monthly boa October to Jmw, indasiTe (azecvt Jamuy), kr It* Vwtfm^tw «f Wi>ii OmMtt, "-"Ti " '-rni TTilii-l ir-ir -'nil mr- •"^-•^T- ' ITTT il till T '1 Bill. riUi ITIMIL !••••• ••!• iTii set at Angut 24, 191Z. Marnbtr of tba Ameriean Ahmmi Coandl and of flw VtOmui <Mlinlli Atmm JAMES E. AMtsiaoNc 75. Editor; WILLUM R. DOOLET. "26, Mm tEShr Vol. 19 APRIL, 1941 No.6 Nominees Continue High Caliber Leadership G>mmittees Report Slates Reflecting Apprecwtioii of Many Phases of Service by Candidates to Asso­ ciation; Election of Capable Officers Guaranteed HONORARY PRESmENT (1 Year) background of rather frequent visits to Most Rev. John F. O'Hara, C.S.C, 'H, D.D., Titular Bishop of Milasa, Auxiliary the campus and acquaintance with the Bishop of the Army and Navy Diocese (unanimous) present University administration. PRESIDENT (1 Year) For iirst vice-president, whose duties James E. Deery, '10, Indianapolis, Indiana, attorney involve advisory guidance 'of the Asso-. Harry P. Kelly, '17, Detroit and Lansing, Michigan, Secretary of State diation's finances,'the Committees chose excellent candidates. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT (1 Year) Fred Mahaffey, as president of a fi­ Frederick T. Mahaffey, '17, Indianapolis, Indiana nance company himself, would certainly Charles L. Vaughan, '14, Lafayette, Indiana have a wealth of ready experience to SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT (1 Year) contribute to the amateur program of financing'whidi has kept the Associa­ Clayton G. Leroux, '27, Geveland, Ohio tion pure but poior. Nor is Fred a Alfonso A. Scott, '22, Los-Angeles, California stranger to alumni, being a pillar of DIRECTOR (4-Year Term) the Indianapolis Club and a Sequent figure at the Commencement reunions. Rev. Michael A, Moriarty, '10, Mentor Ohio (unanimous) He is well liked personally. Charies L. Vaughan comes from the The Alumni Office needs hardly to tion finds itself faced with the choice mucb-sung banks of the Wabash. As at­ offer any comment on the above nomi­ between two outstanding men, either of torney for a number of Catholic insti­ nees, so well have their names been whom possesses all the necessary tutions, he also is well equipped to sym­ threaded through the AtUMNns in the qualifications of the office. pathize with and perhaps to mitigate the development of the Association and the involuntary vow of poverty which fre- Clubs and the Classes they represent. James E. Deery has long been a prom­ quentiy accompanies organizations such inent figure in Notre Dame affairs. His If the Committees have sinned a bit as ours. Chariey has long been a depend­ high qualities have brought him offices able factor in whatever project of Club on the side of centralization, the Alumni and nominations in the various branches Office offers as extenuation the immin­ or Class or University might enlist his of the Association before. He has had support. ence of the Centennial, undoubtedly in­ a background of fraternal affiliations volving a closer and more frequent con­ which endows him with much that would For second vice-president, where the tact with the officers of the Association serve a president in good stead. He is duties lie largely in the realm of the which their proximity will facilitate. highly regarded .by classmates. Club Clubs, the Committees could have gone Bishop O'Hara's contributions to members, and the alumni generally. a long way to find more suitable candi­ Notre Dame combine with his pres­ dates. Harry F. Kelly is now serving in an ent position of prominence to make him Clayton Leroux, Cleveland, has grown office and under circumstances which an ideal candidate, rather choice, for up' into his alumni maturity ini one of' are in themselves a high tribute to the the honorary presidency. His spiritual the first and most active of the Clubs. qualities of leadership which he posses­ impetus to the Notre Dame man is one Cleveland has 'often served as a model, ses. Harry's Notre Dame record is also of the tangible traditions of Notre and in addition is surrounded by other a matter of some familiarity to alumni, Dame, and if his new position renews Clubs of varying sizes and styles. And and all of it adds up to a most favor­ this spiritual impetus for the many to top off this fundamental situation^ able picture of the man. He has served alumni who once responded, it will serve Clayt has been a constant 'visitor to the Club activities and national activities to as a .far more than honorary recogni­ campus, and the Club Councils, learn-' the advantage bf both. tion. ing there the ways of Clubs throughout the jurisdiction. For president, the constitution de­ And both president!^ nominees have mands that the Committees select sep­ in common a necessary quality' of to­ Judge AI Scotfs judicial mind mi^^ arate candidates, and again the Associa­ day's presidency of the Association — a (CoMnned oa Page 19) The Notre Dame Alumnus Paul G. Hoffman, president of The Studebaker Corporation, who presided as toastmaster, christened Mr. Layden Athletic Net, 1940-41, $211,915.45 as the "Fourth Horseman" in the quar­ tet of outstanding leaders in athletics. The foursome named by Mr. Hoffman: Figure Announced To Dis­ Amos Alonzo Stagg, University of Chi­ pel "Million Dollar" Notion cago's "grand old man" and now head football coach at the College of the Paci­ fic; Howard Jones, University of South- Notre Dame's net athletic revenues, only about 90 percent of the aid received em California grid mentor; the late made public for the first time recently by students in the form of employment Enute K. Rockne, of Notre Dame, and in a precedent-breaking move, mil ap­ and scholarships. As in most other major Mr. Layden. schools, our tuition rates are such that a proximate ?211,915.45 for the 1940-41 Other tributes were from Mayor Jesse student pays only two-thirds of what it schoolyear. L Pavey and former Mayor Eli F. See- actually costs to educate him." The figure was announced by the Rev. birt. Layden's response expressed grati­ John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., vice-presi­ Father Cavanaugh pointed out that tude to the University, to the alumni, dent of the University and chairman of the Notre Dame endowment is compara­ and to South Bend for loyalty through­ the faculty board in control of athletics, tively small. Actually our total endow­ out his tenure at Notre Dame. Not once in connection mth his mid-year report ment is less than $2,000,000. As of 1940. in his seven years, he said, did he re­ to the Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, there were 134 colleges and imiversities ceive a letter of adverse criticism from president, in an effort to dispel the popu­ in the United States with endowments a Notre Dame alumnus. He concluded lar notion that Notre Dame makes a "a of more than $2,000,000. with high praise for his assistants and million dollars a year" on the gridiron. wished much success to Mr. Leahy and "We have made great progress over his staff, who were guests at the dinner. The report was delayed until complete the years, but there is still much to be 1940 ticket figures were available. Frank and his assistants were intro­ done. We need additional housing facil­ duced to the entire student body at a The estimated net available to the gen­ ities to handle adequately our self-im­ reception held in the gymnasium March eral fund of the Univerity is based on posed limit of 3,000 students. Our need 12. Spring practice was launched by the gross football receipts of ?524,483.75 for academic buildings is ever greater." new staff that afternoon, as newsreel and budgeted expenses of approximately men and photographers had their day.