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Universal Notre Dame Night
MAX, 1940 No. 7 The Notre Dame Alumnus
PROGRAM
NINETy-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT University of Notre Dame May 31. June I and 2, 1940 (All events are scheduled on Central Stuiidunl I'iiiie.)
Friday, May 31 Keglstra tion of Alumni In the Alumni Ottice. Main Bulldlns (Because of the early Commencement, no rooms will be u\-ailable until Friday. May 31, on the campus.) Open ng of the Genera,l Alumni, and the Class, Golf Tournament Play, The 18-HoIe Reunion CI TVilliam J. Burke - Universlti* Golf Course Classes for 1940 are: 1935 — 1930 — 1925 — 1920 — 1915 — 1910 — 1905 — S:00 P. ^[. 1900 — 1S95 — 1S90 7:00 P.M. Reunion Dinner of the 25-Year Class, Lay Faculty Dlnlnp Hooni 7:00 P.M. Concert, University Band, Main Quadrangle S:00 P.M. Reunion Dinner, the 50-Tear Class of 1S90 S:30 P.M. Entertainment. "Washington Hall 9:00 P.M. Smoker of the 5-Year Reunion Class of 1935, Lay Faculty Dining Room Informal Reunion Smoker, 10-Year Reunion Class of 1930, Hall Reunion Headquarters Saturday, June I Coutiimatlou uf Ketrlstratiun of Alumni Continuation of Alumni and Class Golf Tournanients 9:30 A.JL Last Visit of the Class of 1940 to Sacred Heart Church (A Private Ceremony. Rev. Thomas Irving'. CS-C. presiding.) 10:00 A.M. Class Day Exercises and Awarding- of Prizes, Washington Hall 11:00 A.M. Softball Game, Class of 1930 vs. Class of 1935. Badin Field 12:00 M. 15-Year Reunion Luncheon, Class of 1925, Lay Faculty Dining Room 2:00 P.M. Baseball. Michigan State College vs. Kotre Dame, Cartler Field The Alumni Banquet — featured this year by'Most Re%'. John F. O'Hara, rt:00 P. C.S.C, Auxiliarj- Bishop of the Army and Navy; Raymond J. Kelly. Xa- tional Commander of the American Legion; Lewis J. Murphy, National Conmiander of thf* Dis:ibled Veterans of the World War, and Verj- Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C.. Acting President of tlie TJniversIiy. in a program based on the vivid living of the slogan on the Memorial Door of Sacred Heart Church. "For God. for Countrj'. and for Kotn* Dame." Prof. Clarence E. "Pat" Manlon, will ser\-t.- at Toaslmaster. (In the Eiist Hall of the University Dining: Halls.) ti:30 P.M. Conc«"rt by the University Band, ilain Quadrangle S:00 P.M. Concert by the University Glee Giub, \Vai*liington Hall a: 0(1 P.M. Xotre Dame Smoker for All Alumni, sponsored by the Class of 1930. in the Brownson Hall Rec Room. Wai^hlngtoa Hall
Sunday, June 2
S:3Q A.M. .\c:vdemic Procession. Mala Building to tlu- University Gymnasium 9:00 A.M. Solemn Pontifical Mass, University Gymnasium Music by the University Choir of ^loreau Seminary .The American Flag, presente
Vol. 18. MAV. 1940 No. 7.
Religion And Patriotism... Inseparable
By W. J. CAMERON. Ford Motor Company
An addrtss delivered on the ITth Annual Universal Notie I>&me Night, Monday. April IS, Before the Notre Dame Gub of Detroit, in Detroit. Michigan, and Over the National Network of the Mutual Broadcasting System Through the Facilities of Radio Station CKLW.
Your Excellency Bishop O'Hara, Very far from an earlier and better concep enlightened conscience and an obedient Reverend President O'Donnell, Cler^ tion of its functions—a conception held will, gladly accepted by an instructed and Guests: by George Washington and many early mind— that law, creative of social order • Americans, that true education included and justice, has its roots in Religion. To have part in this celebration of .with a well-trained mind a well- de "Whatever may be conceded the influ Universal Notre Dame Night is both veloped moral character also. That ence of refined education," said George a pleasure and a privilege. The honor from the first has been the objective of Washington, "reason and experience in which your University is held for Notre Dame's unwavering work; her both forbid us to expect that national its scholastic rank, the character of its successful attainment of it is her glory. morality can prevail in exclusion of re alumni and its prowess on the playing Religion and patriotism — character ligious principle." field, is so truly national in its range and citizenship—morality and social use and proceeds so spontaneously from fulness, these are inseparable. Where If we have forgotten that, the dicta citizens of every name, that this occa one is found in uncorrupted form the tors have not. They know that if they sion takes on the aspect of a nation-wide other always accompanies it. Political would separate a man from his liberty, testimonial to the service you have liberty is not possible without spiritual his rights, from all. that supports the rendered education and good citizen enlightenment; social stability is not dignity of the human soul, they must ship in this countrj'. possible outside a morality rooted in re first sever him from his faith. And ligion. There is no force or power in then to fill the gaping void they must A century ago, lacking two years, the legislation to produce and to maintain proselyte him to the pagan worship of site of an old mission to the Potawatt- the elements of good citizenship, these the State. They know what foundations omi Indians near what is now South rise from the law written on the heart; must be attacked if they are to reduce Bend, Indiana, was chosen by seven men and that law, functioning through an human beings to the level of a State of the Congregation of Holy Cross for herd. Nor need we go so far afield as founding the University of Notre Dame. the spheres of the dictators. In odr Their capital was $400; their campus o^vn coimtry the people who are readi was a ten-acre clearing. Today there COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS est to trade our precious heritage for the promises of false gods are those who is a campus of more than a square mile BULLETIN: As the ALUM never had or have abandoned the light of park with 45 University buildings, a NUS goes to press, the President of and protection of Christian principle. faculty that numbers 292 Professors and the University, Rev. J. Hugh .And not all of them are poor and ignor assistants, and from all the 48 States O'Donnell, C.S.C., has just an ant people, many are rich, and educated of-the Union, the District of Columbia nounced the following outstanding in that partial education that makes no and twelve foreign countries, a student speakers for the Cojtnniencenient, account of the things that belong to enrollment of more than 3,000 young June 2, 1940: men. It is a proud record of steady our peace. and substantial growth. Baccalaureate Preacher: Most Rev. John J. Cantwell, D.D., Arch Against that onset of chaos, a Uni But that. Reverend President, seems bishop of Los Angeles, California. versity like Notre Dame stands like a to me the least part of the story. The Commencement Speaker: Hon. rock with all the hacking of the Chris great thing is the purpose for which M, L. Duplessis, former Premier tian centuries. We honor her for many these facilities were assembled and the and present Leader of the Opposi things and for this- above all,' that in extent to which that purpose has been' tion of the Legislative Assembly of her, the elements of righteousness and realized. The great thing is the host the Province of Quebec, Canada. knowledge and citizenship, and the good of young men sent out during these This announcement, coupled with will required to shape the unformed 98 years morally and intellectually the Program (see pages 210 and world of the future, are met together,, equipped for the high responsibilities of 217) already announced, guaran and by her are reproduced in her sta- citizenship. It is being sadly and widely tees a brilliant 96th Annual Com dents and in the great and growing' confessed in this country that, with not mencement week-end. body of, her graduates for-the service able exceptions, education has drifted of society. 212 The Notre Dame Alumnus
Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, c.s.c, The Educational Frontier Acting President of the University
(Radio Speech delivered in Detroit on Universal Notre Dame Nisht)
Notre Dame salutes Detroit on this to the Christian concept of government Let me answer that question by giving our seventeenth Universal Notre Dame and education. Of course, the wild life you an excerpt from an editorial which Night. It is fitting that Notre Dame of the territory gave occasion for cer- recently appeared in an important na should do this, because of an intimate -tain irregularities. This was to be ex tional magazine: bond that e.xists between the "City of pected. But what I should like to point out is that the frontiermen were inter "Are we today a Christian-minded the Straits" and our campus, dating people? Putting sentiment aside, let us back to 18-30. In that year, a deputa ested in the essentials of life, and not in its frills or fads. They had no time for appeal to the facts . . . Christians are a tion of Pottawatomie Indians, under the minority in- this country. Again, crime leadership of Chief Pokagon, came to such. They were substantial men, cour ageous and heroic, who had an appreci flourishes . . . And the largest class of this village to beg of Father Richard the criminals is drawn from the 18-25 year services of a "Blackrobe" to instruct ation of basic principles. They had to be if they were to live, because their old group . . . Only a minority of our them in the religion of their ancestors day was one of hard living and sacrifice, children are receiving an adequate train at the mission of St. Mary of the Lake, in contrast with ours of soft living and ing in Christian belief and in the code from which came the Notre Dame of to luxury. regulating Christian living. Our laws day. Accordingly, in 1830, Father Badin not only permit, but in some cases, actu arrived in northern Indiana, near the ally promote divorce, race suicide, and Michigan border, to become the first pas other disorders abhorrent to the princi So the old frontier acknowledged the tor at the revived mission of St. Mary ples of Christianity as these were existence of God as a basis for its educa of the Lake. accepted by the Founders of the Repub tional program. Truth is eternal, and lic. The present state of education can must repose in God its source; truth is The Detroit of Father Richard's day be gauged by our public schools, divorced absolute, fixed and unchangeable; as was not so far removed from the Detroit from religion, and by the welcome ex firm today as yesterday—it is permanent of the frontier. Here, in 1701, regard tended to men who violently attack the throughout the years. From its Source, less of the obstacles that the frontier Christian belief and morality in our non- the only code of morality follows. And presented, was planted a French culture Catholic colleges and universities." and refinement. Here was established a well did the old frontier realize this. settlement that later was to serve as one Recognizing the importance of religion and morality, what could be more na Of course, there are the exceptions, of the gateways to the old Northwest but these exceptions are considered by Territory. The frontier of yesterday is tural than that an emphasis on knowl edge should follow. To be sure, there some as outmoded and old-fashioned. now the metropolitan city of today, pop Well, if being old-fashioned, in the sense ularly known as "F.O.B. Detroit." were different forms of religion, but the Christian life was there. And to per of the new frontier, means sacrificing All of you are familiar with the petuate this life, it logically followed basic truth and the American way of Northwest Ordinance of 1787. It is pos that "schools and means of education life, then Notre Dame and the host of sible, however, that you may have for should be encouraged as being necessary other church-related colleges and univer gotten an important section, which to to good government and the happiness sities are honored, I believe, in being me, is the heart of the document. It of mankind." considered as voices crying in the twen reads as follows: tieth century wilderness for a return to But what a change the intervening the Christian concept of education and "Religion, morality, and knowledge, years have brought! The old frontier the true American way of life. being necessary to good government and emphasized substance in its educational Let us get back to an emphasis on the happiness of mankind, schools and program; while the new frontier—the God, basic morality and true knowledge, the means of education shall forever be modem trend — emphasizes method. with a proper appreciation of human encouraged." Now method is necessary, but an over rights and property rights if the Ameri emphasis on method is disastrous. It It is surprising that the frontiers can way is to survive. It is time for was assumed that reasonable progress men insisted on this Christian concept all Americans regardless of religious be would follow, but progress based, na of education. It was to be expected, be lief or no belief, to insist on the hightvay turally, on the Christian concept of edu cause the founding fathers before them of substance in education instead of the cation — the American heritage. But were religious-minded men. Well did subivay of method, so that truth may through the years a radical change oc they stress the existence of God and the find its rightful place in our educational curred. Time will not permit of a treat God-given rights of man and the dignity life. For today, as yesterday, "religion, ment of this. The fact remains, how of the human personality in the historic morality, and knowledge," in the lan ever, that it did occur. And today we Declaration of iTidcpendence, which con guage of the old Northwest Ordinance, have attractive temples of education, tains the philosophy of our government "are necessary to good government and with all modem equipment and conven and the true meaning of the American the happiness of mankind." iences, but in them no reference to God way of life. or religion, and therefore, lacking the From Vincennes, another frontier post It is easy, therefore, for the frontier American philosophy of education. And of the old Northwest Territory, just of the old Northwest, bom in the rich then we wonder what is wrong with ninety-eight years ago, came a band of ness of French culture, to adapt itself American life. (Continued on Page 214) The Notre Dame Alumnus 213
17tk U. N. D. Night Shatters All Records
All Fronts, All Angles, Report Success Beyond Any Previous Vear; Mutual Broadcast and Honor ing of John Neeson, Night Founder, Stand Out
Sixteen years ago, John Neeson, C.E., O'Hara, on the air, spoke only several led by the beloved Father Sorin, a '03, then president of the Alumni Asso minutes but charged subjectivism — by Frenchman, arrived at the shores of a ciation, issued a proclamation calling which every man is a law unto himself lake in the wilderness of northern Indi for universal observance of one night and God, the source of all law, is ex ana, nearly a century ago, weary and each year as Notre Dame Night, on cluded—a§ being the cause of the chaos footsore, and made for themselves a which alureni and friends everywhere in family, national and international shelter of logs, 'They builded better than might receive news from Notre Dame affairs. Later, in Detroit, the Bishop they knew.' gave a splendid contribution in outlining and pay tribute to the beloved Uni "They established the root of some the early missionary antecedents of versity. thing more than the institution of learn Notre Dame as a factor in the influence ing that is today the University of Notre The wisdom of the plan from a prac of the University. tical standpoint, and the beauty of the Dame. Their early sacrifices could only thought in its intangible qualities were Harry Kelly, secretary of state of be sustained by an unquenchable faith. Michigan, and Howard Beechinor, presi never more clearly emphasized than on In the twilight of life they saw the dent of the Notre Dame Club of Detroit, Monday night, .A.pril 15, of this year fruits of their labors swept av.-ay by dis presented the Detroit program, to the when the 17th Annual Universal Notre aster. Before the ashes were cold they local and radio audiences. Other features Dame Night found 92 Local Alumni began resolutely to rebuild with their of the radio presentation were Elmer F. own hands. The heritage they left their Clubs, 20,000 Notre Dame men, and un Layden, director of athletics of the Uni successors was their spirit, that has be counted friends, gathered in all of the versity, Hon. Edw. Jeffries, mayor of come tradition to every Notre Dame parts of the United States and many Detroit, and the Notre Dame Glee Club, man. foreign countries, for the annual celebra which organization won its seen and tion. unseen audiences completely by a splen "It was they who founded Universal The University has come a long way did performance. Notre Dame Night, not I. Chance merely since 1924 when the First Night was made me the instrument that found a In Philadelphia, the University and held. -And it was encouraging to every way to gather together the sons of Notre the Alumni Association, through the in one who had a part in its development Dame the world over, one night in ev itiative and the splendid management of that the 17th Night reflected this devel ery year, that we might in unison re- the Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia, opment. dedicate ourselves to the faith, the tra paid tribute to John H. Neeson, C.E., dition, and the spirit that is Notre Dame Keyed from Detroit, where the Notre '03, founder of Universal Notre Dame —^where we learned that even more im Dame Club assembled a magnificent ca Night. Rev. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, al portant than mental attainment there is pacity crowd of 600 leading citizens, the so paid tribute to Mr. Neeson in the but a single pattem-of-life that one must program there was carried to all parts Detroit observance. follow with courage and without devia of the United States by 85 affiliated sta At noon on April 15, in the Philadel tion. tions of the Mutual Broadcasting System phia City Hall, in the presence of civic through the facilities of CKLW in leaders, Mr. Neeson was presented wth "Of course, we are proud of our Uni Detroit. a scroll of greeting from Notre Dame. versity and its life, where true fratem- William J. Cameron known to millions Rev. Eugene P. Burke, C.S.C. made flie alism reigns without fraternities; where as the spokesman of the Ford Hour, de presentation on behalf of the University. is still being taught that things material livered a beautiful tribute to Notre And the Notre Dame Club of Philadel are not the goal of life; that all men Dame on this program, which the ALU.M- phia, through its secretary, E. Bradley are created free and equal; and we are NUS is privileged to reprint. Bailey, presented Mr. Neeson with a proud of her academic and cultural achievements; of her great leaders—^the Similarly, the ALU.MNUS is happy to beautiful replica of the Dome (cf. cut on cover of this issue). The program Walshes, the Morrisseys, the Cavan- bring to all alumni the brilliant message aughs, the O'Donnells, and the O'Haras; of Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, act was broadcast and a meeting in the eve ning found the Club paying still further the deans of loving memory; the invent ing president of Notre Dame, some of ors and scientists—the Zahms and the which was omitted from the network honor to its distinguished member and nationally known alumnus. Nieuwlands, and hosts of others—all, to program through the curtailment of us, revered memories. time, but which was presented in full to Significant to all alumni, not only of the Detroit meeting and contains so the purpose of the Night, but also of the ".4Lnd we glory in the fact that there much of signficance to all Notre Dame personality a;id ideal of its foimder, is is but one 'ism' we know at Notre Dame men. the acceptance of the scroll from the —Americanism. Welcome guest at Detroit and a wel University by Mr. Neeson: "So, tonight, twenty thousand of us, come voice on the air to the listening "Your Honor the Mayor, Father in all comers of these United States and Notre Dame world was Most Rev. John Burke, Fellow-members of the Notre abroad, will renew our allegiance to her F. O'Hara, C.S.C, D.D., Au.xiliary Dame Club of Philadelphia, and Friends and be grateful for the privilege of hav Bishop of the Army and Navy, until of Notre Dame. ing once lived in the shadow of the dome January Notre Dame's president. Bishop "When the founders of Notre Dame, (Continued on Page 251) 214 The Notre Dame Alumnu.s
THE EDUCATIONAL FRONTIER because by their devotion to duty they Who are free of all things living but c (Continued from Page 212 expressed devotion to the University. Child; and He was thine." May they rest in Peace! seven men into the wilderness of North- And we must be His! em Indiana. The group consisted of Within the shadow of the Centennial Father Sorin and six Brothers. They of the University, therefore, I ask all arrived at the mission of St;-Mary-of- Notre Dame men tonight to rededicate PLACEMENT AQIVITIES the-Lake on a bleak November day of themselves to the ideals of Alma Mater Placement activities in the Alumni 1842, to car\'e out of the wilderness a as symbolized by the statue aloft the Association during the late winter shrine of education dedicated to the Golden Dome, as so beautifully ex and the • early spring months have Mother of God — Notre Dame. They pressed by the renowned G. K. Chester pushed ahead at increased speed and labored, they sacrificed, and eventually ton, visiting professor at the University with encouraging results. An increased won; and Notre Dame today, with an in 193.3, in his peom "The .A.rena:" number (as compared with last year) of enrollment of three thousand students representatives from business organiza from every state of the Tlnion and four tions have come to the campus to inter- teen foreign countries, stands as a living "I have seen, where a strange country %'iew groups of seniors regarding em memorial to their faith, courage, and opened its secret plains about me. ployment. perseverance. From this historic cam One great golden dome stand lonely The Placement Committees in many pus, have gone forth thousands of her with its golden image, one of the Local Clubs have continued heir sons into the various activities of life, Seen afar, in strange fulfillment. intensive efforts. In Detroit, John W. ever-mindful of Notre Dame's training, Through the sunlit Indian summer Brennan, '27, was chosen early in 1940 which can be termed in the phrase That Apocalyptic portent that ha.= as chairman of the Club's Placement "First things first." Well did Father clothed her with the Sun." Committee and already John has demon Sorin realize the importance of the edu strated marked effectiveness. Jack Doyle, cational program of the old frontier "Queen of death and Life undying '28, Minneapolis, and Frank Mayer, '27, that "Religion, morality, and knowledge, Those about to live salute thee; St. Paul, head a new Placement Com being necessary to good government and Not the crawlers with the cattle, looking mittee for the Twin Cities Club. Charles the happiness of mankind, schools and deathward with the swine. A. O'Neill, ex. '27, was named placement the means of education shall forever be But the shout upon the mountains chairman in Milwaukee on Universal encouraged." Of the men that live forever. Notre Dame Night. And so tonight, I am happy to report that God has blessed Alma Mater with . another successful academic year. Notre Dame was indeed honored by Pius XII GIFTS in the appointment of its former presi dent. Bishop O'Hara as Auxiliary of The University acknowledges with deep gratitude the following gifts: the Army and Navy diocese. Moreover, From the estate of the late Dr. Thomas O'Hagan, Toronto, Canada, LL.D., '17 under the direction of a devoted and "For the O'Hagan Prize for an Essay on Irish Historj'" $.500.00 capable faculty of religious and laymen, Also, books and manuscripts from his private libiai-y. - '••'•> all departments of the University are making steady progress. The graduate From Mr. E. Byrne Hackett, New York City - division is conducting, very quietly, but For the University Library, the following volumes: " effectively, important problems in re James Boswell's "The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel search, and at the same time is training Johnson," 1785; John Hawkins' "Life of Samuel Johnson," 1787; Samuel students for their respective positions in ] Johnson's "A Journey to the Western I.slands of Scotland," 177.5. life. Since last Universal Night, out standing symposia in philosophy, higher From Professors Froning and Rich, '28, of the Department of Chemistry mathematics, physics and bacteriology, Several volumes for the Chemistry and Engineering Libraries. brought to the campus renowned schol ars. In the undergraduate division, the FOR THE ROCKNE MEMORIAL traditional training of mind and will is (From March 1 to -April 24, 1940, inclusi%'e.) being continued as in the past, with Milton Thomas Bishop, West Brighton, N. Y. 3 10. proper emphasis on not only how to John B. Clark, '33, Jersey City, N. J 5. make a living, but what is more impor Mary Rita Cour, Springfield, HI ._. 1. tant, on how to live so as to reach the W. J. Cour, '38, Washington, D. C .'. '. 1. eternal goal of happiness. And last L. J. Gemon (additional), Detroit. „ 25. week, what is believed to be the first Mary Greeley, Washington, D. C... _ 1. student intercollegiate conference in phi Prank Hartman, Springfield, 111 1. losophy in America was held on the cam > . John Metz, Springfield, HI _ 1. pus. I see in this a future development Notre Dame Club of W. Pa. (additional), Pittsburgh, Pa 75. that \vill bring together a larger repre Ed. J. Ryan, '25, Valparaiso, Ind 5.50 sentation of young men and women for an interchange of ideas that should serve to offset certain radical thinking. Total ,..$ 125.50 Time will not permit of a further appre PreWous total . 259,732.16 ciation of campus activities. Neverthe less, this brief chronicle of campus life Grand total ....?259,857.66 is subdued by the deaths of Father Wenninger and track coach John Nichol (Sig.) J. HUGH O'DONNELL, C.S.C," son. We miss them from their posts. President. sae^oBBBaii
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V- John P. Nicholson^ Track Coach, Dies •r Brilliant Athlete. Skilled Teacher Is Taken At Height of Career; Became Devoted Notre Dame Man By Association With Notre Dame Family.
^ Press wires everywhere on April 2 So, in 1928, it was in Canada that loyalty.... Let us recall and forever re flashed the news of the sudden death of Knute Eockne finally found the man who member that John Nicholson's devotion '-^ John P. Nicholson, 49, track coach of was to succeed him in the coaching of to his chosen duties was so complete and the University. "Nick" was famous in track at Notre Dame. so unselfish that even at the cost of his i " the nation's sports circles. Nicholson, like Eockne, was a great own health, yes, perhaps at the price But no press wire could carry the real developer of boys for the boys' sake. of his very life, he fulfilled that one significance of the death of the beloved But in the process neither sacrificed command of God, Whatsoever thy right , figure to the Notre Dame campus. honest love for victory or the value of hand findeth to do, this do with all thy success in both individuals and teams. might." Notre Dame will miss the coach who pro Nick had been to New York on March duced such stars as Alex Wilson, Jack 31, the anniversary of Knute Rockne's Elder, Johnny O'Brien, Vince Murphy, death. He and Greg Rice, whom he was Bill McCormick, Don Elser, Dan Gibbs, coaching as a post-graduate indepen Bud Faymonville, Roy Baillie, Bob Sag- dent amateur, attended the Communion gau, Dave Reidy, Bob Bernard, John breakfast of the Notre Dame Club of Francis, George Meagher, Ted Leonas, New York. In the evening of that day. Bill Clifford and Henry Brosey, and per Rice defeated Maki, the Finnish runner, haps his greatest star—Greg Rice. in Madison Square Garden, one of the Elmer Layden said of him, " Nick great track triiunphs of all time. was beloved by all the boys participating in all kinds of sport, by students and by Returning to South Bend Nick re his associates among the coaches." ported some disturbance of his heart in Rev. John Cavanaugh, C.S.C., said, New York, but continued his coaching " But it was his vast moral influence pending a doctor's report. He attended on the campus which endeared him both a meeting of the South Bend A.C., a to faculty and student body As was group he had organized around Greg Rice, on the night of April 2. After din his friend and associate, Knute K. ner, he retired complaining of pain, to Rockne, Mr. Nicholson left us at the the lobby of the meeting place, was height of his career and his fame and taken to the room of a friend, and died memory will form a part of the sacred there within a half hour. "Nick" tradition of Notre Dame " Rev. William .A.. Carey, C.S.C., preach He was buried, from Sacred Heart Notre Dame men are usually born, ing the funeral sermon in Sacred Heart Church, in Highland Cemetery, near the with matriculation. But occasionally, a Church (the gift of faith came to John grave of Knute Rockne. Notre Dame man is made, by associa Nicholson at the close of his career, too, Surviving him are his widow, Gladys tion. John P. Nicholson was one of the as it came late in his life to Knute Hunt Nicholson, a son, William R., 19, a finest of these instances. Rockne), said: freshman at Notre Dame and a promis Nicholson was a student at the Uni "John Nicholson's comparatively brief ing hurdler, a daughter, Martha, 13, and versity of Missouri, being graduated in association \s\Va. us was daily fastening his mother, Mrs. Margaret Nicholson, 1913. His career as a hurdler made him stronger the golden cords of love and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Nicholson. famous in all the leading American "track events and won him a place on the 1912 Olympic squad. After a year of reporting, Nick took the track coaching Job at DePauw Uni versity, Greencastle. From DePauw, Nick went to the University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., where he was track coach, assistant football coach and di rector of athletics. After six years there, he went to Centre College, only to ac- -cept an offer from Rice Institute in Houston. Aifected by the unsettled condi tions in college athletics, Nick moved to Canada in 1924 to coach track and foot ball for the Montreal A. C, being tre mendously impressed by the Canadian One of Nick's last aiipearances, at the Rockne Breakfast of the New York Club on March 31. Left to riKht. Justice Ernest Hammer. "OJ. Richard Reid, Bishop John F. O'Hara, 'II, system of sports. GrcR Rice, '39. Coach Nicholson and John Larelle, '28. (See New York Club news). 216 The Notre Dame Alumnus
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TOSEPH F. DEEB, '31, Grand Rapids, Office Secretary's Manual just published tinctive degree the abilities of a teacher Mich., is, as far as the best sleuths can by Prentice-Hall. and a painter. The latest evidence of find out, the youngest United States dis his teaching ability — as well as his At Notre Dame, John was one of the trict attorney in the country — at the deep sympathy and understanding spirit campus' busiest and most efficient secre age of 31. He thus joins Notre Dame's — is contained in an article in the April taries through his four years, secretary, own "youngest club," together vrith John Indiana Alumni Magazine skillfully done for example, to the late Father John Carey, '27, mayor of Toledo, who, at 34, by Nathan Kaplan. Cavanaugh. That sort of knowledge and experience was strongly in his favor when, eight years ago, one of the New- Giving up his vacation and supplying York schools asked him to design an eve materials himself, Harry began last sum ning course for the benefit of law office mer a class in art for the prisoners of assistants. An experiment, the course Indiana State Prison, Michigan City. was at once popular, and has remained The results in creative accomplishment so and is now being adopted by other have been little less than phenomenal, schools. John now teaches a similar as exemplified by the exhibit which is course in Columbia University's Exten now making its happy way about some • sion Diwsion. And as the pioneer in the of the important cities of the Middle field, he was asked two years ago by West. The art class is now a part of the Prentice-Hall to write the book which educational program of the prison, and has now appeared. one of the prisoners has charge of it, but Harry retains a large and fatherly in terest in it.
In his ow-n art, Harry w-orks chiefly in portraiture and water color, in both of which fields he has studied widely in this country and in Europe. He has been represented nearly every year since 1931 in the Hoosier Salon and in 1931 was aw-arded the Salon's prize for the out standing still life. His work has also Joseph F. Deeb been accepted in the Indiana Artists Exhibition, in the Detroit Art Institute, is the youngest mayor of any large and, for a one-man show, in the John American city. Herron Art Institute. His e-xhibitions of photography have also gained much Joe, on March 26, was named district favorable attention. attorney for the western district of Mich igan following his unanimous approval by the Senate judiciary committee. He had been district attorney since the death of his predecessor in January. Before that, since August, 1938, he was assist ant attorney. An A.B. in 1931, Joe followed with an " John J. Antus LL.B. in 1933 from Notre Dame, with the presidency of the Law Club in be John went to the Yale Law School for tween. In Grand Hapids, after Notre a year, then received his J.D. from New- Dame, he was district counsel and then York University in 1930. (He also at district manager of the HOLC. He left tended the Notre Dame Law School the latter position to enter the district through four summer sessions and was attorney's office as assistant. the first — and the only — student w-hen, in 1930, Dean Konop inaugurated a Mrs. Deeb and the tivo Deeb sons help course in Air Law.) His private prac Joe to enjoy, at' 600 Cambridge Blvd., tice, his teaching and his active part in S.E., Grand Rapids, the wide approval the New York Notre Dame Club provide that has followed his appointment. a super-active life.
JOHN J. ANTUS, '28, is a lawyer- teacher in New York City, a busy TTAERY ENGEL, '28, a member of the and successful man indeed. And now he faculty of Fine Arts in Indiana Uni is also an author—^the writer of The Laxc versity, Bloomington, combines in a dis- Harry Engel The Notre Dame Alumnus 217
Alumni Prominent in Commencement Plans •/-
96th Commencement Finds Banquet, Reunions, Loom ing Large, With Promise of Real Contribution to Ihe Alumni Week-end in More Vital Faculty Contacts
Commencement in 1940, with more will present to alumni the picture of after the flag-raising, the Class of 1930 than 600 Seniors' receiving degrees, is Notre Dame Today. And the unifying has arranged for a demonstration of the going to offer a program well in keeping of the University with the Banquet nationally heralded germ-free, living with the progressive record of its prede theme lies in the beautiful, proved story test-tube, experiments of Prof. J. A. cessors. that in Notre Dame and the teachings Eeyniers, himself a member of the Class, But alumni participation, with the in of Notre Dame lies the most powerful in the Biology building. Members of itiative of the Board of Directors and the bulwark of American institutions against the faculties of the various Colleges of personal patronage of the Acting Presi the encroachment of alien doctrines from the University, will also hold open house dent of the University, takes a sharp without or within. for former students at the same hour upward turn. in the various College buildings, and the Unifying this Banquet program, as Art Galleries will he open for general The Board shares the views of the toastmaster, will be Clarence E. "Pat" visitation. President that the alumni who return Manion, professor of law, who occupies from varying distances for the Com a spotlight position in the present prog Alumni, Seniors and their guests, — mencement week-end should receive more ress of true Americanism as the author parents and others — are invited to avail for their efforts than the transient en of Lessons in Liberty, one of the widely themselves of these arrangements, so joyment of renewed fraternal bonds and heralded contributions of the year to a that a more complete picture of the work refreshed sentiments toward campus definition of the real principles of Amer pf the University can he taken away, scenes, valuable and respected as these ican democracy. and the always sought personal, family are. spirit of the campus can be refreshed. The Board of Directors feels that to Several significant steps to augment hear this distinguished group of alumni The regular features, long popular, these traditional features appear in this on any topic would be a privilege, but to are neither neglected nor obscured. year's program. bring them together to contribute their Reunion Classes, the five-year Classes Peace is a world topic of vital conse valuable views on a subject of immediate from 1890 to 1935, will be back in un quence. It is a subject to which Catholic and vital concern to everyone is a dis precedented numbers, from early returns college men can contribute the funda tinct achievement for the Association, (see Class Notes). mental factors. and a great step toward a realization of Taking advantage of the unusual dis a more valuable relationship with the Reunion dinners . . . the general tinction which has come to Notre Dame University. Alumni Golf Tournament on the 18- this year through alumni, four outstand Hole University Course ... the 1930 ing members of the Association will com Added to this Banquet program are vs. 1935 Softball Game ... the Varsity bine to contribute approaches to this two other steps in this deeper program. Baseball Game OTth Michigan State on problem of peace at the Alumni Banquet .A.t 11 o'clock on Sunday, immediately Cartier Field . . . the Old-Fashioned on Saturday night, June 1. Smoker in Brownson Rec ... the Fellow ship in Lyons, Morrissey, Howard and Most Eev. John F. O'Hara, C.S.C, Dillon Halls . . . the Council of Local D.D., '11, Auxiliary Bishop of the Army Alumni Clubs . . . the Band, Glee Club, and Navy, under whose guidance as and other entertainment in the Washing President of the University last fall, a ton Hall Theatre . . . concerts on the student committee on peace was formed, Quadrangle . . . use of the Eockne Me and whose present position makes his morial . . . with a swim in the Lakes if pronouncements most significant, heads the snow is gone . . . and the academic a brilliant group of speakers. features. Commencement proper. Class Raymond J. Kelly, '15, national com Day, the Baccalaureate Mass and the mander of the American Legion, will Class Masses, and the Flag Raising . . . speak with a background of self-evident all these are there (see the program on authority and importance on the program the inside front cover of this issue). being pursued in this country to insure the just peace for which the Holy Father May 31, June 1 and 2. has besought prayers. Commencement and Reunion at Notre Lewis J. Murphy, '26, national com mander of the Disabled Veterans of the Dame. World War, will speak on the great con The complete glories of the 95-year- tribution of Notre Dame to the cause of old story — patriotism which is the soundest basis upon which to promote a peace program. With several bright new Chapters ^v^itten in for 1940. Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, Ph.D., '16, Acting President of the University, Ray Kelly, "15 Don't miss it. 218 The Notre Dame Alumnus UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS s -
A bronze bust of Notre Dame's great workers in probation, parole and public The award for the outstanding entiY and beloved Knute K. Rockne was un welfare work. in the fifth annual secondarj' school art * veiled in an impressive ceremony in the exhibition sponsored by Notre Dame was In a statement, Professor Frank T. columned foyer of the Rockne Mem captured by an Ohio high school student, " Flynn, head of. the new department, orial on the campus Saturday afternoon, David Kutchko, a pupil in Lakewood , said: "This reorganization has taken April 6. The bust, fashioned by Nison High school. His entry, a still life, was place only after long study by Univer Tregor, New York Citj' sculptor, was selected from more than 200 works of ... sity authorities, and it is in keeping with nncovei-ed by Miss Jeanne Rockne, art submitted from 19 midwestern high developments in the field of social work. daughter of the famous football coach, schools. The display was held in the <• The federal government and most pro while the immediate family. University Univex-sity's art galleries. gressive states have placed positions in officials and friends of the immortal the public welfare and crime fields on a Rock looked on. merit basis, and in these important areas Installed as part of an expansion pro A blue and gold shroud bearing the of public service only qualified appli gram inaugurated last fall in the Col seal of Notre Dame covered the specially cants are received. The standards for lege of Engineering is a new machine placed niche where the statue stood. The admission to graduate work in the de which is used for compressive testing -T bust stands on a plain grey marble base partment provide for 20 hours of back of any engineering material. The ma on which are carved the words: "In ground courses in the social sciences, chine has a capacity of 200,000 pounds, ^ Memory of Knute K. Rockne, 1881- those to be selected from a combination according to Prof. Walter L. Shilts, as 1931." of sociology, economics and politics. Stu sistant dean and head of the Civil Engi- dents whose background is deficient in -\ Rev. John Cavanaugh, C.S.C, vice- needing Department. president of the University, was official this prerequisite may under certain con host. The guest list included: Mrs. ditions make up some of the background Knute Rockne and family. Judge and courses." A presentation of papers by two pro Mrs. G. A. Farabau'gh, Mr. and Mrs. fessors from Princeton University closed E. M. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Because of the emphasis on field work, Notre Dame's fourth annual mathe Layden, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Sessler, the Department will not offer the Mas matics symposium, April 11, in the Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Hering, Rev. ter's degree, consequently no language John F. Cushing Hall of Engineering. Eugene Burke, C.S.C, Mr. and Mrs. examination or thesis is required. How- . Prof. Solomon Lefschetz read a paper Charles E. Dorais, Detroit, and Dr. ever, by a special arrangement with the on "The Foundations of Algebraic To- Maurice Goldblatt, Chicago, Department of Sociology the student may take the Masters' degree in Sociol pologj-," and Dr. Henry Wallman's sub A reception followed the ceremony in ogy by completing an additional two ject was "Lattices and Connectivity." the Rockne Memorial lounge. Prof. summers or one semester in sociology. Francis J. Hanley, of the Notre Dame Dr. Karl Jlenger, of Notre Dame, opened the Wednesday afternoon, April Art Department, was in charge of ar- The new Department will cooperate i-angements. 10, session with a reading on "Topology with the Department of Sociology in the of Lumps," and Dr. Arthur Milgram, recently announced program in Correc also of the University, opened the Thurs Universitj' officials have announced a tional Administration, but it is empha day morning meeting with a lecture on reorganization of the social work courses sized that students not majoring in so "Partially Ordered Sets and Topology." offered at the University into a separate ciology are eligible for admission to the Department of Social Work. This change Department. Other speakers at the symposium in- is in accordance with recommendation made by the American Association of Schools of Social Work, the official ac crediting body in this field. The program will include the basic courses recom mended by the Association, including the following: Case Work, Community Organization, Psychiatric Information, Public Welfare Administration, Medical Information, Child Welfare, together with additional academic courses and ex tensive field work opportunities. A num ber of scholarships are available to qualified students. This change marks another step in the long history of Notre Dame's identifi cation with certain phases of social work. First organized on an undergrad uate basis and later developed into a graduate program, the University has produced many who are now prominent At the nnveilinE of the Rodtne blut on April 6 were, left to riKht. Rev. J. HoKh 0*DonneIl. CS-C. Jeanne Rockne, Nison Treffor, the scniptor, and Elmer Layden. The Notre Dame Alumnus 219
eluded Prof. E. W. Chittenden, of the University of Iowa, and Dr. John W. Tukey, of Princeton. NOTRE DAME BOOKS .... The four-day symposiimi had for its The Law of Wills, by William D. truly the outstanding authority on the subject, "The Foundations of Topology." KoUison. Callaghan and Company. Chi law of wills. cago. 1939. ?6.00. Pp. xxi, 827. Notre Dame lawyers will find in Pro fessor Rollison's text the most recent Major James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, Professor RoUison, of the Notre Dame authoritative statement of the law of Dayton, Ohio, famous aviator and speed College of Law, has long been recognized wills. Those who are not lawyers among king of the air, attended the Notre Dame as an expert on the law of wills by the alumni will find much helpful in branch meeting of the Institute of the those who have come in contact with him formation on this subject which is too Aeronautical Sciences, April 25, in the as a student, as a fellow attorney in often neglected because of its necessary Gushing Hall of Engineering. practice before the Bar, or through his connection with the sorrows of death. many outstanding writings on this sub This neglect frequently causes greater Thirty-four members were in attend ject. This latest writing of Professor sorrow than the loss of the loved one ance at the meeting presided over by Rollison, combining, as it does, years of who has died ^vithot providing for a dis Prof. F. N. M. Brown, chairman of the research and study in this specialized tribution of his property after his death. branch and head of the Notre Dame field, affords him the outside recognition Law students, at Notre Dame and at Aeronautical Engineering Department. that he has long deserved. The publica other leading institutions, have already tion of his book as a volume in the adopted it because it gives great assist National Textbook Series stamps him as ance to them in the study of the import the outstanding authority on wills of ant and diflicult course in wills. The world-famed Philadelphia sym this decade, because this series features The acclaim merited by this book of phony orchestra will play in the Uni the ^\"riting of only the most eminent versity gjTnnasium next spring as the Professor Rollison, and by the book of jurists, lawyers, and educators in this Professor Manion which was published feature attraction of the South Bend country. Ci^uc Music Association's 1940-41 pro- earlier in 1939, has served to direct at gi-am of atti-actions. The author's excellent historical intro tention once more the recognition being duction symbolizes his entire treatment accorded the College of Law of the Uni Ezio Pinza, Metropolitan opera basso, of his subject by an historical approach. versity of Notre Dame, which is the sang in the gymnasium. May 1, in a Not only does he go to the root of each oldest Catholic College of Law in special recital of the Association. Ob problem historically but his first chap America.—JAMES J. KEARNEY, '31. servance of Music Week at Notre Dame ter is devoted to a clear and concise closed May 3 with the appearance of definition of terms used in this complex Woven of the Sky, by Sister Miriam, Albert Spalding and the South Bend legal study. R.S.M., New York: The Macmillan symphony orchestra in the fieldhouse. Compan.v, 1940, $1.50. Jlr. Spalding played three violin solos, In scope Professor Rollison's text com accompanied by Andre Benoist. prehends the entire field of the law re Deserved recognition of another of the lating to the post viortem disposition of Sisters who attend our Simuner Session property. The first part concerns the is achieved in this refreshing volume of transfer of interstate property when a poems by Sister Miriam of the Religious Approximately 200 engineers, repi-e- person dies without leaving a will; the Sisters of Mercy. senting 20 Illinois and Indiana colleges second part treats of tranfers by will; In his delightful introduction to the and universities gathered at the sixth and the third part discusses the admin book Odel Shepard says: "Here is a annual convention of the Illinois-Indiana istration of the estates of decedents. modem mind that has been disciplined section of the Society for the Promotion by tradition. Here is a fine and vigor of Engineering Education held at Notre Although the author's style is concise ous intelligence wedded to warmth of Dame, April 20. his exhaustive treatment of the law of heart. .A.nd in these poems, finally, there wills covers about 800 pages, and dis is a passionate acceptance, nobly uttered, The delegates were welcomed by Rev. cusses over 5,000 cases in addition to J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, president of of the loftiest adventure upon which the hundreds of statutes and other authori human spirit can set forth." the University. Eev. John J. Cavanaugh, tative writings. Notwithstanding the nu C.S.C, vice-president of the University, A deep spiritual insight revealed ivith merous citations of authority the author charming simplicity of utterance, in spoke on "Intellectual and Moral Edu has avoided all useless cumulative ci cation at Notre Dame," pointing out forms Sister Miriam's poems, as when tations of decisions in his footnotes. By • she sings in one stanza of the title poem: that religious and intellectual elements restricting his documentation of the text in higher education are integrated at "This fniit that is the thought of You material to outstanding cases and au is wide Notre Dame. thorities of recognized merit. Professor And high as heaven is high, yet fear Dugald C. Jackson, .Tr., dean of the Rollison has made his text more readable and has enhanced its use. lessly College of Engineering, told the engi I wander tip and down, alone, inside neering educators that the undergradu This canvas woven of the sky for me." ate engineering cun-icula should be Since its publication at the close of Sister Miriam received her Master's made ever broader and more funda- 1939 this text has been favorably re degree at Notre Dame in 1927, and is at • mental through increased emphasis on ceived by members of the Bar and by present a teacher in College Misericor- basic sciences and humanistic and so fellow educators. It is certain that the dia, Dallas, Pa. Her work is already cial studies. Notre Dame alumni, who for the past nine years have studied under Professor familiar to readers of Commonweal, Prof. Walter L. Shilts, assistant dean Rollison, will enthusiastically adopt his America, The Ave Maria and Spirit, in of the College of Engineering, presided text because it confirms their belief and which some of these poems have ap at the convention sessions. that of the entire campus that he is peared. 220 The Notre Dame Alumnus ^ J, j • By BILL SCANLON. "42 '^h ATHLETICS - V - •. Jij 'h BASEBALL After blanking the Midway unit for five aided by a sweeping westbound wind, innings, Nowicki suddenly hit a wild held the Boilermakers to six hits. Mackie- Without benefit of a southern, pre streak. He gave up three passes and wicz paced Purdue at bat while Sobek, season training program, Notre Dame's tivo hits for four runs in the sixth. Ray Pinelli, and Chuck Farrell, first baseball squad opened the 1940 season Hunthausen took over in the seventh and baseman, starred at the plate for Notre in a masterful marner, walloping North- gave up but one hit the remainder of Dame who outhit Purdue, 10-6. Ellis western's Wildcats — just back from the tilt. A pair of northerners, perhaps fanned eight men. the south — G to 1, behind the one-hit accustomed to the chilly weather, paced pitching of Norv Hunthausen, senior the Irish. Ken Oberbruner, Ashland, Rex Ellis lost a second tough one, 2 right bander from St. Louis. Wisconsin, senior, cracked a triple, dou to 1, to Michigan State at East Lansing, ble and single while Chlebeck of St. Paul, as we galloped to press. State scored in Despite the lack of batting practice Minnesota, marked up a double and two the first on a double and a single, and and experience on an outside infield, singles. the Irish retaliated in the second on Coach Clarence (Jake) Kline's team cap Chlebeck's walk and Ray Pinelli's double. I'? italized on the expert flinging of Hunt In one of the best games of the early Thus it stood, with Ellis holding the. ••».' • hausen. Only hit off Hunthausen came season, Notre Dame converted three hits hurling edge, until the ninth when a in the eighth when much-publicized Bill — by Sobek, Sullivan and Crimmins — double and a passed ball, plus two inten deCorrevont slapped a single over sec into two runs as Ellis stopped Western tional walks, set the stage for Casey ond. Eay Pinelli, Irish shortstop and Klewicki's long hit which scored the son of National League umpire Babe winning run and automatically ended Pinelli, raced behind the bag and knocked hostilities. down the ball, but he was unable to toss deCorrevont out. The latter advanced After eight games. Coach Kline's on a stolen base and two infield outs to squad had won four and lost four.
•»•,',• Hunthausen, who has attracted at TENNIS tention- from Pittsburgh Pirate scouts, Paced by Dan Canale, sophomore from helped win his own game by swatting Memphis, and Bill Fay, senior from a double to right in the fourth frame, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame's tennis team sending home Captain Chet Sullivan and looms as the first in recent net history Andy Chlebeck. that may soar above the .500 mark. Under Coach Walter M. Langford, pro Three sophomores — Catcher Bernie 11 fessor of Spanish at the University, the Crimmins of football repute, Chlebeck, Pitcher Norv Hunthausen racquet wielders conquered Wabash at center fielder, and George Sobek, basket Crawfordsville, 6-1, and Kentucky at ball ace — made their debut in Irish, State with six safeties and won, 2-1, at Notre Dame, 8-1, before losing to West- uniforms. Kalamazoo. Western counted in the sec em State there, 6-3. They came back ond frame, Notre Dame twice in the to blank Indiana, 9 to 0, losing only one Cold and rain forced cancellation of third, and the game went scoreless the set. games with Iowa's Big Ten champions next six stanzas. the week-end of April 12-13. Then, at Highlight of the season thus far is the Chicago April 16, Rex Ellis, lanky curve- Northwestern's pre-season southern play of Canale, younger brother of Frank ball specialist, scattered five hits effec trip and ability to calitalize on six Irish Sturla Canale, 1934 football monogram '^'ii' tively to halt the Maroons, 4-1. Like errors brought a 6-3 return triumph for winner at end. Coach Langford, w^ho Hunthausen in the season inaugural, the Wildcats at Evanston. Hunthausen has been watching Notre Dame tennis Ellis assumed batting honors by swatting hurled for the Irish and didn't allow an 15 years, rates Dan as the greatest ten tvvo safeties. earned run. Notre Dame took a 3-0 lead nis player in the school's history. In his in the third but lost it when the infield latest start, Canale beat Gene Russell, Hunthausen, in the manner of Bob collapsed during the four-run Wildcat Western State's No. 1 sophomore, 6-3, Feller, missed his second hurling oppor spree in the fifth. Sullivan and Ray 6-1. Coach Frank Householder of West- tunity when Western State of Kalama Pinelli led the Irish hitters with two em agreed with Langford that Canale zoo, combined timely hits and plentiful hits each. rates ahead of Bud Markey, Irish net Irish errors to win, 9-6. Captain Sulli star of a decade ago. Others prominent Playing the longest game thus far, van led Notre Dame's attack with a home in Irish net circles are: Jack Joyce, Purdue's Boilermakers marked up two run and triple. Harold Bowler, John Wolf and John • runs in the first of the twelfth, then Walsh.. Moving to the Irish campus, Chicago withstood a one-run Irish rally in the and Notre Dame resumed rivalry as Joe home half to win, "3 to 2. Notre Dame V Devine, New York Yankee scout, looked scored in the second, and Purdue tied it GOLF on. Sebastian (Subby) Nowicki, sopho up with an unearned run in the fourth. With only two victories in five matches more right hander from South Bend, took From then on until the twelfth both to date, the Irish golfers need three vic the mound on a rainy, disagreeable day. teams were scoreless. Ellis' curveball. tories in the final four matches to finish The Notre Dame Alumnus 221
above .500. The two victories ^vere over hearts out for him. Greg, forced to pass shown again in the recent triangular Purdue, 29 to 7, and over Marquette, 13 up a race in New Orleans with Taisto meet with Wisconsin and Northwestern. Maki because of a sore foot, came back to 5. Wisconsin won •with 73 1/3 points to May 4 to defeat Maid and Walter Mehl The defeats, all of which resulted Notre Dame's 591/3 and Northwestem's of Wisconsin at 3,000 meters in Minne •from bogging down on the back nines, 301/3. On a dual meet basis, the Bad apolis, setting a new American record •were at the hands of Michigan, 18% to gers would have defeated the Irish, 66 of 8:18.9, just 7.5 seconds better than 8%; Illinois, 16 to 11; and Northwest- to 65. Notre Dame didn't •win, either Paavo Nurmi's former record, and only em, 16% to 10%. way, but the Irish made it a battle. 4.1 seconds off the world mark held by The Michigan match was played at Gunnar Hockert of Finland. This means Brosey, for example, defeated by Ann Arbor and the Wolverines had had George Paskvan of Wisconsin in 'the a southern training trip. The Illinois Drake relays, came back •with a toss of joust was at Champaign, and the Illini 49 feet 10% inches to •win the shot put, had had the benefit of warmer weather Paskvan coming in at 49 feet 4 inches. than prevailed around South Bend this spring. But we can't explain the North Bob Saggau finished a good second to western game, and that was the most Myron Piker, Big Ten sprint champion, decisive of all. in both the century and the furlong, keeping Novak of Wisconsin in third The lads became entrenched behind place. the 8-balI against Michigan by losing Curt Hester turned in an excellent the best ball foursomes, 8% to %. But 4:19 performance in the mile run, and in the six singles matches, on which 18 then chased Ed Buxton of the Badgers points rode, the Irish led at the end of «- home in 1:55.7 in the half-mile. Buxton, nine holes in every match but one, in the conference 880-yard champion, threw which Captain Walter Hagen, Jr., was a stiff challenge at Hester in the mile, all even. He eventually won, 2 up. Four but Curt turned it back. of the six matches were settled on the Pitcher Rex Ellis 18th green, the Irish losing t\vo of them Maybe we should talk about winners to 30-foot birdie putts, another to a that Hockert's mark is well ^vithin Greg's first, but the race Johnny Martin ran birdie, and the fourth to a par. grasp and that the latter will probably in the two-mile caught the fancy of the include it in his blitzkrieg of Finnish crowd, particularly those who have In the Illinois match, the Irish lost the records when he gets around to it. watched Johnny through the better best ball competition, 7% to 1%. But part of three seasons. He was beaten So much for the post-graduate team. again they rallied in the afternoon. in the two-mile in 9:43.4 by Bill Farin The varsitj', with or without Nick's guid Hagen and Phil Donohue were even at of Wisconsin, but he nosed out Ed Knox ing hand, simply didn't have the stuff the turn, and the other four boys at the of the Badgers for second. The time during the indoor season to compete ^vith end of 9 holes. Donohue and Milo Wolf, wasn't good, but it was the fastest of such teams as Michigan, Indiana, and South Bend sophomore, were the only Martin's career. Farin and Knox led for Marquette. Our cry has been, "Wait eventual winners, however, Willie Wil seven of the eight laps, then Johnny until next year" when the strongest son, Port Huron sophomore, getting a jumped them going into the final lap. freshman team in Notre Dame history half. He piled up a short lead which he held moves up. Captain Hagen, and Bill Schaller, Mil until they came into the home stretch. waukee senior, won 2% points from Notre Dame's showing was the weak Here Farin, running all out, passed him, Chase Fannon, the Big Ten champion, est in many years in the Drake relays, and Knox was coming strong. Johnnys and Charles Barrett of Northwestern, and the one team that had a chance to knees buckled 20 yards from home, and but the Wildcats took the foursome, 5% win — the mile quartet — was wrecked he appeared to be on the point of col to 3 %. Again the Irish rallied well, but when George Schiewe pulled a muscle lapse — but he pulled himself together couldn't stand up through the back nine. in the sprint medley. He will be out and ran on through the iinish line, only Sammy Neild, Central Falls, R. I., jun until the Centrals in June. At that the three yards back of Farin, •with all the ior, who has been setting the scoring Irish took third in the mile and t\vo-mile heart, if not the natural talent of Greg pace for the year, was even at the end relays, and Cliff Brosey picked off fifth Rice, and •with the courage that Nick of nine holes, but came in in one under in the shot put. . admired. • par to win, 4 and 3, and to give the Irish their only singles victory of the day. 2% Notre Dame was third in the Hoosier Ray Roy won the 440-yard dash as he to %. relays, a quadrangular relay meet won pleased in 49.4, and then anchored the by Michigan, with Indiana second, and winning mile team of Ken Collins, Bob Donohue and Wilson obtained halves Illinois fourth. There Notre Dame won Lawrence, Joe Halpin and himself, which against Captain Chet Bland and Bill the mile relay in 3:20.5, a new all-time was clocked in 3:21.5. O'Neall, respectively, of the Wildcats. Notre Dame indoor record, the meet having been shifted to the fieldhouse be Dave Reidy's •victory in the low hur V dles and fine second to Finch of North TRACK cause of rain. Notre Dame's only other •winner was Bob Saggau in the 60-yard western in the 14.9 high hurdles; John "Nick" is gone, as you know, and it dash, but John Dean tied with Gushing Dean's tie •with Billy Williams of Wis would be futile for us to try to add to and Decker of Michigan in the pole vault consin, and Ed Thistlethwaite of Wiscon the many fine tributes that have been at 12 feet 6 inches. sin at 12 feet 6 inches in the pole vault; paid to him. The spiked shoes of Greg Captain Ted Leonas' tie for first in the Rice and the 1940 team, the last coached The fighting spirit of the 1940 team, high jump •with Jim Smith of North by John P. Nicholson, convey the mes demonstrated to a great degree in the western at 6 feet 4 inches and his •third sage better than we can. indoor duel with Michigan in which in the broad jump ... all represented The boys have dedicated the rest of the Notre Dame held the Big Ten champions the top performances of these boys, and season to Nick, and they have run their to their closest score of the season, was thaf s all that's expected. 222 The Notre Dame Alumnus
soon be afforded the opportunity of going By William L Piedmont. Jr.. "39 through the Indiana State Prison at STUDENT NOTES Michigan City. Mr. Flynn is a member of the parole board at the prison and has expressed a reasonable belief that the ' (For the final issue before Commence Once again a beef-trust chorus starring group will return intact. ment ive present an "old-timer" as con Milt "Moose" Piepul, captain-elect of the ductor of this department. Bill Piedmont, 1940 football team, will spotlight the GOING TO PRISON of Norfolk, Va., finished in Journalism show, but Bob Saggau, Denison, Iowa, last June and then came back for a year who is better known for his antics on A career in prison administration in the Graduate School of Social Work. the football team, promises to be the hit and criminal rehabilitation, rather than He expects to receive his Master's next of the production in his role as leading coaching or professional football, is the August a}id subsequently tvill be open to lady. Co-starred with Saggau are Tom ambition of John Kelly, captain of the take the offer of one of the many news Duffy, Chicago, 111., manager of the bas 1939 edition of University of Notre paper editors wlw, he faintly hopes, will ketball team, and Jerry Flynn, Roches Dame football. be clamoring for his service. With two ter, N. Y., head cheer leader. An original years of experience as secretary to Dr. play, "Don't Be Absurd," on which the John has announced his intention to John M. Cooney, head of the Journalism Absurdities is based, was written by enroll in the graduate department of Department, Bill is thoroughly equipped Walt Hagen, Jr.; Detroit, Mich., Tom social work of the University and has to "produce"). Marker, South Bend, Ind., and Bob been doing preliminary work this spring Tieman, Indianapolis, Ind. Karl Hunn's under faculty direction. He is the second campus orchestra will provide the musi Notre Dame football captain in recent years to enter this field. John Law, who SPRING ITEMS cal background for the singing and dancing chorus of Fighting Irish ath headed one of Eockne's last teams in i Speaking of spring and the young letes. 1929, now has an important executive man's fancy, the seniors looked forward post in the New York State Department eagerly to May 3. That was the date of And we mustn't forget the great job of Correction. the Senior Ball, and Larry Clinton, the Father Coyle and the University Players old dipsy-doodler, was slated to do the did with Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Con honors. A candlelight supper in the quer" last month in Washington Hall. DECOURSEY, PLEASE NOTE Dining Hall preceding the Ball, was planned, — a new feature in the senior's All of the alumni members are not social week-end. Walt Wuebbold, Hamil "off-campus," and if your correspondent ton, Ohio, was the chairman of the Ball, STUDENTS PHILOSOPHIZE doesn't work in a "blow" for the campus contingent of alumni he'll never be for and Bill Mooney's, Waverly, Iowa, Mid- A t\vo-day intercollegiate philosophical given. Augie Bossu, Monongahela, Pa., night Stars was selected as the official conference, said to be the first of its kind Ball song. and Jim McGoldrick, Philadelphia, have ever held in this country, took place on been assisting Coach Layden with his the campus April 11 and 12 with the freshman squad. Aug has recently been universities of Notre Dame, Indiana, and signed as football coach at Chaminade Illinois participating. Notre Dame's rep A LA HOLLYWOOD, ETC. High out Long Island way, and Jim is resentatives in the discussions were Bob planning on staying around another year Pat O'Brien and Donald Crisp, of Sullivan, Binghamton, N. Y., Bob Shea, or so for his law degree. Art Phillips, Hollywood fame, will arrive. May 14, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Al Callan, Claremont, N. H., is still convinced that for the filming of scenes on the Notre Newark, N. J. Jim Daner, Mt. Clemens, "Doc" Reyniers "has something there" 1 Dame campus for the picture. The Life Mich., president of the Schoolmen, pre in those germ free cubicles over in the of Knute Eockne. O'Brien is cast as sided at all of the meetings. biology building. The McGuire boys, Rock in the picture, and Crisp plays the Nate Levy, South Bend lawyer, but Mike and Joe, Shortsville,, N. Y., are part of Father Charles O'Donnell, pres Lee Douglas to the Morning Bugle pro practically indispensable in the chemis ident of the University during part of gram listeners on WFAM, South Bend, try department. Bob Schorsch, Chicago, the Rockne era. featured a recent open forum on social is doing Kis graduate work in philosophy. While students are looking forward to ized medicine sponsored by the Realists, Bob Kennedy, Chicopee Falls, Mass., is playing bit parts in this production, a campus club of sociology and social in English, and John Head, Utica, N. Y., John M. Maloney, Boise, Idaho, junior, work majors. Mr. Levy advocated a pro is in the graduate school of social work. can stand around and offer professional gram of compulsory health insurance, George Haithcock, Nashville, Tenn., is bits of advice to his fellow students. For and Professor Ronald Cox, of the Speech working over in Mr. Barry's publicity John has had Hollywood experience. We Department, presented the viewpoint of office, and our two- and three-mile world wouldn't exactly say that Maloney was the medical profession on the question. champion, Greg Rice, has just obtained co-starred with Spencer Tracy in the a leave of absence for a visit home — The activities of the sociology and his first in 18 months. Greg has been film. Northwest Passage, but, neverthe social work departments, however, have less, he does apepar in that picture. John employed by the Indiana & Michigan -V not been confined to open forums. Dr. Electric Company and has been living appears in all the shots of Roger's Phillip Law, of Chicago, recently con Rangers taken on location at Payette in South Bend since his graduation last ducted his graduate class in psychiatry June. Lakes, Idaho. Look for him in that through several of the larger psychiatric scene of the Rangers sleeping before clinics in Chicago including the Cook And so the Year for Others is drawing carrying the whaleboats over the moun County Psychopathic Hospital and the rapidly to a close. Father Carrico will tains — that's Maloney turning over on Adult Psychiatric Clinic of the Loyola have the final examinations schedule his side. School of Medicine. And Professor posted in another week or so, and ap Still in the theatrical vein, the Mono Flynn has announced that his criminol proximately 600 graduates will be ready gram Absurdities is scheduled for May. ogy classes and social work students will for alumni membership. The Notre Dame Alumnus 223
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BUFFALO Lionel V. O. Smith, *33, 424 Main St.. Pres TAe 7939-7940 Alumni Board ident; John H. Travers, Jr., '33, 191 North St., Secretary. Prof. William L. Benitz, '11, Notre Dame, Ind- .JHonorary President Our Universal Notre Dame Ntght Dinner was a Daniel E. Hilgartner, Jr., '17, Chicago, IIL President brilliant success. The Hotel Touraine was the Henry C. Wurzer, '25, Davenport, Iowa scene of our activity and a large crowd turned -Firat Vice-President out to hear John C. McDonnell, crand knight of Keene Fitzpatrick, '13, San Francisco, Calif. ..„ Second Viee-PresidetU the Knights of Columbus, our toastmaster; and James E. Armstrong, '25, Notre Dame, Ind, our euest speakers. District Attorney, Leo J. Secretary-Treasurer Haggerty, and Rev. John Scanlon. William R. Dooley, '26, Notre Dame, Ind. Assiatant Secretary
The theme of Mr. Haggerty's address was the Joseph M. Byrne, Jr., '15, Newark, N. J. Director to IHO urgent need for "More Catholic and Notre Dame Francis H. McKeever, '03, Chicago, 111, director to 1941 men engaged in public life." Father Scanlon em phasized the "Value and place for a good Cath Edward F. OToole, '25, Chicago, HI. .JHrector to 194f olic education to help us safeguard our rights to John T. Higgins, '22, Detroit, Mich. JHrector to 1943 Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Ambrose A. O'Connell, '07, Washington, D.C. .JEx-Officio JHrector to 1940 At the speakers table also were Li Smith, our energetic president, and Mike Sheedy and Frank Reppcnhagen, co-chairmen of the dinner. selaer; Lawrence T. O'Neill, Albany; John F. Seen at the various tables were William P. Cass. CAPITAL DISTRICT (New York) Michael J. Lcding, '33, 1047 Gillespie St, Campbell, Albany; Lawrence L. Weiss, Schenec Sr. and his sons. Bill and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Schenectady, President; Edwin W. Kenefake, tady; and Joseph A. Bncci. Amsterdam. Ralph Else, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Frank, Mrs. '34. 401 Union St., Schenectady, Secretary. Frank Rcppenhagcn, Sr., Mrs. John McKcndrj*, Out-going President Larry O'Neill thanked the On Sunday evening, April 14, it was the privi her son, John, and his fiancee. Miss Grace Maher, other officers and members of the club for their lege of Notre Dame men in this area to greet Ed Banks, John Warren, Frank Bennett, Mr. and cooperation during the past year and asked that Bishop O'Hara in Schenectady. The occasion was Mrs. Jack Hodson, Thomas Condon and his charm the same fine cooperation be given the new offi a broadcast by Bishop O'Hara to South America ing wife, Marty Travers, Fran Brown, Frank cers. Larry then turned the meeting over to our over station W2XAF, the short wave station of the Bennett, Sr., and many others. Everyone agreed new president, 3Iike Leding. Mike outlined ten General Electric Company. The program was in " that the dinner was a huge success, and our tative plans for the coming year. In outlining observance of Pan-American Day. Bishop O'Hara's thanks go to our capable co-chatrmen for their these plans, Mike, acting on the suggestion in the message to the South American countries was grnnd work. April "Alumnus" that the ladies be included in delivered first in Spanish and then in English. our plans for future events, opened the discussion Through the eitorts of our Schenectady alumni, Last month I told you that our banker, Marty on this point. While no definite decision was notably Jack Hucthcr and Mike Lcding, and Travers, expected an heir and a future Notre reached it appears to me that the ladies (God through the cooperation of John Shean, manager Damer. The heir arrived last month, but she w-ill Bless them) will have to do some organizing to of the short wave stations of the General Electric be a future St. Mary's girl and w-ill enroll under break in on what have always been "stag" affairs. Company, it was possible for the alumni of this the name of Barbara Patricia. Congratulations, The discussion apparently ended when one brave area to be in the studio during the entire broad Marty, and best wishes of the club to you and champion of the ladies suggested that "they will cast. As we left the stuilio that evening I Mrs. Travers. of course be welcome to our annual Christmas thought I noticed some of the boys walking more dance." Frank Cass. '^5, announco
McsktII, treasurer, and Thomas B. Curry, hono DENVER Jim'Logan's job. Others riding in with the new rary president. Charles A. M. Haskell, '29, 6G7 Birch St. tophand were Vice-president Al G. Donds, Treas- The recent appearance of Joe Casasanta and President; Edward F. Alansfield, '34. 1932 urer Jack Sheehan, Secretary Ed Hanifield. and Broadway. Secretary. Board Members Fred Goshurst, John Humphreys, members of the Notre Dame Band at the BushncU and Gene Bltsh. jremorial in Hartford was much enjoyed and well Presenting its third tjrpe of "Universal Notre * patronized by- members of the club and their Dame Night" in as many years, the Denver Notre Dame club brought in non-alumni guests The GHQ staff that handled things for the club friends. for its celebration for the first time, announced year just ended were LoKan. Gnshnrst, Harry On Saturday night. April 13, we held a very its $400 scholarship for a Colorado youth, installed Lawrence, Charles Cassidy, James Hanlon. Bob enjoyable and successful dance at the "Wampanoag new officers, renewed its efforts to be named host Dick, and Mansfield. Country Club. Scheduled as the Annual Sprins club for the 1941 sca-to-sea broadcast. Dance during an optimistic March, it proved a Feature of the evening for the old and young misnomer, but the effcn-escent spirits of the mem For the benefit of nearly 100 guests at the grads, the wives and dates, the guests and their bers could not be subdued by ice and cold, and Albany hotel, the past deeds, present ranking, and wives, the parents of present students was the 65 devotees (more or less) of the dance turned out brilliant prospects of both Notre Dame and her aannonncement of the long-wanted $400 scholar for as fine a gathering as we have had in years. men were reviewed by a capable board of review ship for a Colorado high school graduate. It's to selected from non-graduate ranks. be available for September, and the club sits In spite of the fact that Universal Notre Dame with thumbs in vest now that it's a reality. Fred At the dinner following the national broadcast, Night came just two nights later, we gathered 35 Gnshurst heads the committee, abetted by Bart the Very Rev. Robert Kelley, S.J., president of strong at the Bridgeway Hotel in Springfield. O'Hara. AI Donds, and Charlie HaskcU. Mass., for dinner and reception of the radio broad Re^is college; the Rev. Hubert Newell, diocesan cast. John B. Sullivan, was chairman, and superintendent of schools: Mayor Benjamin Sta- Thumbing the year's report brought to light master-of-ceremonies, doing a splendid job of pleton. Chancellor David Shaw Duncan of Denver the following 1939-40 accomplishments: both assignments. Earlier in the evening he university. Col. William Huchingson of Colorado had joined with the Hon. William J. Granficld, Woman's College, and President Paul Ketrick of Incorporation under state laws and expansion in presenting a program on Notre Dame over Loretlo Heights College did the reviewing. of the officers' group ... best summer dance- ever held ... a mountain party at Herb Fairall'i station ^\'MAS, Sprinpfield. Chief speaker of the To make their tributes all the more spontaneous summer home ... a "dawn patrol" to drive visit evening was ex-Senator John M. Shea, co-author and varied, the committee stooped to trickery in ing priests and bishops to early Mass when the • with his brother of the "Victory March," who mentioning no speeches in the invitations to the National Conference of Catholic Charities came stressed the worth of the great fraternity- of Notre non-alumni guests, so the old ''Unprepared as I here in the summer. . . An N. D. team in the Dame men. and the responsibility accruing to all am . . ." held a true ring. Regis endowment drive ... a dinner for the D.U. .things Notre Dame through the acceptance of the Chancellor Duncan. Tim Sloynihan's present athletic staff when they brought Tim Moynihan . "man on the street" of Notre Dame as the meas boss, came through with the neatest phrase-turn in, and a later "Moynihan Night" at the D.U. ure of collegiate greatness. ing of the evening, when se said: "Notre Dame Iowa State opener, with gifts presented at half- Short speeches were also made by the Hon. Street goes around the world, and it is indeed a time to Tim and Mrs. Hm. ... A half-dozen William J. Granficld. Attorney John J. Granficld. fine thing for Notre Dame men to gather once "N.D. Nights." with movies, at the D.A.C., the Kaymond W, GrifTin, and John M. Cianci. After each year on this night set aside." K. of C. and some civic clubs in the fall. . . . The singing the *'Victor>' March'* as a tribute to Notre annual N.D.-West Point luncheon on Army game The mayor lauded the loyalty that keeps N.D. Dame and Mr. Shea, the balance of the evening day . . . Aiding Re^s-Rockhurst ticket sales . . . men together on and oft the campus, and uttered was given over to reunions. RUNNING THE SEVENTH "VARSITY FLYER" - II wish for more loyalty of its type for Denver TO THE U.S.C. GAME ^VITH A RECORD and America. Hizzoner did his bit toward making Others present, who have not reported for some CROWD of 300 ABOARD . . . Establishing of a time, were: George Glynn, Mike Houlahan, Joe Denver the nation's N.D. headquarters for '41 by $400 scholarship . . . the annual Rockne Mass Jachym. Frank Consolati, and Ray McKcon. wiring his invitation to the Detroit nircasters. . . . Screening "Highlights of the '39 Season" in Lest I he overcome with an excess of virtue, I'll Dr. Ketrick, one of the select few males guiding April (the crowd made a double feature necessary) save the more frequently seen alumni in this a ladies' Catholic college, had words of praise . . . Last week, an N.D. club table at a civic region for another letter, before too long. I for N.D. men he knows, for the club's scholarship, dinner honoring Alumnus Ray Kelly on his official promise. for the pioneering done in Catholic education in Legion visit to the Rocky region. . . . John P. Cavanaugh. N.D/S 9S years. Wires went from the N.D. club on reunion night DAYTON Father Newell, a Regis prep classmate of many to Father O'Oonnell, Layden. Armstrong, Fred Hon. H. L. Femcding. ex. '96. 125 Wistoria club members, offered the aid of his office in the Snile. and Night-Founder Neeson. Drive. President; William L. Struck. '36, club's scholarship work. His scholarly-phrased 70S Winters Bank Bldg.. Secretary. humor, his choice of N.D. as the object of an Keymen of new committees named by Haskell The Notre Dame Club of Dayton joined in the educator's benediction made him well-received. are: scholarship, Fred Gnshnrst; dance committee. celebration of Universal Notre Dame Night at Col. Huchingson, the C.W.C. proxy, put the James Hanlon; Catholic Action, Gene Blish; in the Biltmore Hotel, Monday night, April 15. A blast on the easy-pickin's educational school, and active members, Al Donds; N.D.-Army party. Bill large attendance was had. parents of students held up the N.D. disciplinary plan — both aca Dick; publicity, Ed Mansfield; annual football and friends of the alumni participating. demic and general — as a splendid, balanced train, John Humphreys; Rockne film premier. The annual election of oflicers was held, the system. Jim Logan; fall football parties, Harry Lawrence; Hon. H. L. Fcmcdinir, former judge of the court Father Kelley, former president of Loyola in UNIVERSAL N.D. NIGHT, Bart O'Hara (do we of appeals, being elected president, and William Chicago, termed Bishop O'Hara's religious pro get it?) ; membership and meetings. Al Frantz. L. Struck being re-elected secretary and treasurer. gram at N.D. the finest thing of its kind among The men who celebrated N.D. Night together Members of the club in attendance were: Andrew American colleges. As a college proxy who punted were: Redmond Duggan, Jim TSanlon, Harry Law Aman, E. Walter Bauman. Peter B. Bccmstcrboer. the pigskinners out at Loyola and reinstated them rence, Bart O'Hara, Joe Slyers, Floyd Grazier. • Clarence C. Bmmlcvc, Sylvester Bums, William at Regis, he knows w*hereof he speaks in re: M. Carroll, James K. Collins. William F. Cronin. Al Donds. John Humphreys, George Starbnck. college football. Therefore his opinion was held Charlie Haskell. Jack Shechan, Ed Mansfield, Al Urban Dalj*. Walter C. Dickerson, Hon. H. L. in esteem when he uttered laudatory words for Frantz. Jim Logan, Herb Fairall, Jr.. Ray G. Fcmedinc. Earle T. Frarey, C. Forster, Robert the .athletic-academic balance of power at the Smith. Tim Aloynihan, Charles Cassidy, Jr., Dr. W. Kennedy. Eugene A. Mayl. Dr. Carios J. Saw home of the Fighting Irish. President Haskell Daniel Daniel -J. Pflanm, John F. ConnelL Ed yer, W. Edmund Shea, William I« Struck and brought Father Kelley into the spotlight's glare Owens, Joseph M. Dunn, Gene Blish. Frank Con Paul SwifL with a fanfare that included, "He's the Notre way. Bill Dick, Bob Dick, Fred Gnshnnt, Al The letter from the Vincentian Travel Bureau, Dame man's idea of the ideal Notre Dame man." OTtfcara. Tom TIemey, Afork Kerin, Jack XkolU operated by the Notre Dame Conference of the To which Father K. replied. "Not bad for a Dan Monaghan. Dave Rielley. Louis Hough. Tom Society of St, Vincent de Paul, was read and re Jesuit!" Barry, Gene Di laOo, Tom Dwyer. Those who made reservations and were forced to cancel were ceived much favorable comment. News that the Most Rev. Urban J. Vehr, Bishop of 'Denver Ed Gebben, .George E. Myers, Gaston Bemier, following members have moved to other parts of (and a one-time NJ). summer school student) : the world was also made known: Gaylord P. Haas, Jack Cndmore. Lous Finske. Joe McCarty. John Governor Ralph Carr. and State Supreme Court McCarty. R. L. Jackson. Dr. Henry Dillon. 'now in Honolulu, Hawaii, with the government, Chief Justice Ben C. Hilliard had to beg off to Robert Bolz, in Virginia at Langley Field, and attend previously calendared aiTairs. The governor Jack Hamilton with the Curtis-W^right Company did add the state's official invitation by wire for Hie committee named by ex-president Logan in China. N.D. Night to come a thousand miles west and one to handle details of this year's party was master mile up for 19-11. The Denver Convention and minded by Jimmy Hmnlon, with Tom Tiemey, Ed Plans were discussed for the coming year and Mansfield, and Herb Fairall working with him. the meeting was then adjourned to an enjoyable Visitor's Bureau did the same telegraphic courtesy. evening for all. Charles Haskell filled the presidential bill, boots, Thus ended the most successful year the Denver William L. Struck. and chair as headman for the evening, taking over Notre Dame club has yet marked into the records 226 The Notre Dame Alumnus
— one made possible not only by the work of the be back in a few days. We look forward to re INDIANAPOLIS outgoing ofEicers, but by their predecessors. Bob newing his acquaintance at our next meeting of August L. Bondi. '30. Metropolitan Life Ins. Dick and Harry Lawrence, and by the older men the club. Co.. Rm. 207, 157 N. Illinois St.. President; back in the *20's wlien the club was in its diffi Joe FarrcIL Elbert W. Mahoncy, '26, 3936 Central Ave., Sccrctarj'. cult formative years. Ed Mansfield. HIAWATHALAND (Mich.-Wis.) Universal Notre Dame Night was celebrated Robert E. LcMirc, '38, 421 Second Ave., here with a dinner at the Indianapolis Athletic DES MOINES S., Escanaba, Mich., President; Francis R. Club with Dean James E. McCarthj*. of the Uni Langrill, '30, 2004 Ella Court, Marinette. versity's College of Commerce, as honored guest Charles H. Lynch. '29. 407 Southern Surety Wis., Secretary, ^dg.. President; AV. R. Robison, 5th Floor, and principal speaker. Iowa Bldg., Secrctarj-. Robert LcMirc, of Escanaba, was named presi dent of the Hiawathaland Notre Dame Club, com Dean Mac indulged in many reminiscences and The Notre Dame Club of Des Ikloincs held a prising Northern Michigan and Marinette, "Wis., anecdotes which aroused pleasant memories for get-together on Universal Notre Dame Night, at at a meeting of the organization on Universal the 150 alumni, former students and i^ests who the Cabin of the Hotel Fort Des I^lolnes with a Night at the home of Henry J, Lauerman. Mar attended the meeting. He told also of the tremen majority of the members in attendance. After inette. dous progress that has been made by the Uni the broadcast, a short business meeting was held. versity in the past decade both academically and The officers elected for the new year were: presi Seventeen members were present at the meeting. physically, and outlined some of the plans for the dent, Charles H. LjTich, 407 Southern Surety The club listened to a broadcast of the primary future Notre Dame. Bldg., Des Moines: secretarj*-treasurcr, "W, R. meeting at Detroit. RobiM>n, 5th Floor. Iowa Bldg., Des Moines. The club is particularly grateful to the Dean Other officers named on that night were Mctor for his fine contribution to our celebration. His The preliminary plans for the annual dinner Wojcihovski, of Kingsford, vice-president: and address wjis generally conceded to be one of the for the members of the track team competing in Francis Langrill, of Marinette, secretary. They finest it has been our privilege to hear. the Drake Relays were discussed. will replace Dr. Donald Boycc, of Escanaba, pres Another highlight on our {trogram was a talk ident : Michael Khonr}', of Ironwood, vice-presi by Msgr. E. J. Flanagan of Boys Town. Nebr. For some time there has been a feeling that dent; and 3L S. Corry, of Marinette, secretary. Father Flanagan was in Indianapolis bctv.*een there should be a statewide Notre Dame Club in speaking engagements at Indiana University and Iowa. All of the members at the meeting were Those attending the meeting included: John other Indiana groups and through the good graces in favor of this step. As soon as we receive a Lcmmcr, Dr. Donald Boj-cc and Joseph Pofcn- of Frank J. McCarthy was secured for our correct mailing list, we will start to contact all bcrger, Escanaba: Edward Dunda, Walter Schadcr, meeting. Notre Dame men in the state and get the club and Normal Bartholomew. Iron Mountain; Victor under way. Wojciho^'ski. Kingsford: Frank Lauerman, Jr., Father Flanagan spoke briefly of his work Bill Robison. Joseph Lauerman and Francis Langrill, Marin at Boys Town and outlined its progress in the ette; and the following of Menominee: Meredith successful reclamation of delinquent boys. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA H. Doyle. Robert Wall, Paul Kreuz, Michael Other speakers were P. C. Rcilly, member of the O'Hara, Fred Barstow, James Glcason and Henr}* University Board of Lay Trustees, and AI Feeney, Hcnr>* J. Haslcy, '28, 404 Peoples Trust J. Lauerman. Bldg., President: Maurice J. DcWald, '33, Marion County sheriff. Mr. Reilly told in detail 2415 Huburtus St.. Secretary. A buffet supper was served. of the recognition being won by Notre Dame Hcnrj' J. Hasley was elected president of the graduates in the business world and AI spoke club at a meeting on Universal Night. C Byron HOUSTON briefly of the club's support of the Boy's State Hayes was named vice-president, Maurice J. De- Bryan S. Odcm. *17, 205 Federal Bldg.. Pres citizenship project at the Indiana State Fair ident; Thomas F. Green. Jr., *27, West Bldg., Grounds. "Wald, secretary, Norbcrt J. Schcnkcl, treasurer, Conroe. Texas, Sccretarj*. and John Lcvicki, sergeant-at-arms. Secretary This is a list of men who attended the banquet J. Albert Smith, retiring president of the club, Dewald reports that the meeting was exception on Universal Notre Dame Night at the Houston as chairman of the meeting made the speaker in ally well attended and successful. The Detroit Club. Brian S. Odcm. *17. was elected president troductions and gave a resume of club activities radio program came in (with some static) and and at the present time is the United States As during the past year. His report included an ac was followed by a program of Rock's talks and sistant District Attornej- in Houston; George P. count of the excellent work being done by the N.D. songs, via the records. Murrin, '27, is practicing law in the Shell Build Placement Committee under Charlie Mason and ing in Houston and is doing very well: R. C the Catholic Action committee under Pat Fisher. Maurice adds these notes: "Frank Corbctt is A! did a swell job, both as president of the club running for Congressman of the fourth district. Scoggins, '24, is connected with the Humble Oil and Refining Company as an attomej': John R. and as guiding light of this meeting and won Notb Schcnkcl is doing very -well in the con himself an ovation in appreciation of his work. tracting business and is happily married. . . . Moran, '25. is an attorney for the Continental Oil Henrj- Hasley and John Logan, '35, sponsoring Company and recently was admitted to practice in Election of officers was held after a report week-end Men's Retreat at Sacred Heart." Texas after passing the state bar examination: froni Art Shea, chairman of the nominations R. D. (Bob) French, '29. is connected with E. A. committee. August L. Bondi was elected president HARRISBURG, PA. Pierce and Company, stock and bond brokers in for the ensuing year. Other officers, who were the Gulf Building in Houston; Dr. Tom Donovan. re-elected from last year are: Thomas Uraphrcy, Joseph L. Rafter, *30, State Librao'. Pres *30, is a pediatrician, having graduated from Har ident; John J. McNeill, '33, 2220 Chestnut vice-president; Patrick J. Fisher, treasurer; and SL, Secretary. vard Medical School after leaving Notre Dame myself, secretary. and after spending four years in Detroit serving Among the outnjf-town members who attended The Harrisburg Club obsen*ed Universal Night bis apprenticeship. at the Harrisburger Hotel where a dinner party the meeting were Elmo Funk and his son, Tom, had been arranged by a committee consisting of Jack Drcicr. '30. is in the national advertising of Anderson, both of whom we would like to have Charlie Short, Walter Lutz and Frank Barbush. business: M. E. Walter. '14, is a city editor of the at all our future activities. El Mahonc}-. The program from Detroit was rebroadcast over "Houston Chronicle," the newspaper with the local station WKBO and, therefore, the club ^vas largest circulation in Texas, and is better known able to enjoy it without any distortion as is as "Soapie Joe"; the guest of honor was Rev. The Indianapolis Club has announced the estab sometimes experienced where distant stations have Joseph Kmiccik, C.S.C, '30, who recently returned lishment of a scbolarship at Notre Dame for a to be tuned in. All were in agreement that the from Poland, and gave an interesting talk on his resident of JIarion County who has been gradu program was a wonderful one in every respect. experiences under the reign of Joe Stalin; George ated from an accredited high school and is eligible McHalc, '23. is an architect and building homes in to enroll at Notre Dame. The scholarship consists Two new members, in the persons of Robert J. fashionable River Oaks in the city of Houston; of S300 for one year. The winner of the award Klaibcr, '35, and Samuel R. Reed, '3G, made their Jack M. Powers, *37. is with the Humble Oil and will be announced on June 15. Refining Company doing chemical research, and initial appearance before the club. Reed is doing On the club scholarship committee are George is located at the refinery at Baytown, Texas. engineering work with the State's Department of Bischoff, chairman, James E. Decry and J. Leroy Forest and Waters, something in regard to flood Kcach. control. Charles S. Atdiison, *30, is head man for the South Texas Development Company with offices JOLIET. ILLINOIS At the meeting the following officers were in the Commerce Building, Houston; J. N. Powers. *24, is practicing law with offices in the National Clarence W. WiDiclmi. ex. *21, 909 Oneida elected for next year: president. Dr. Joseph L. St., President; Edward H. King. Special. Rafter, vice-president, J. Charles Short,, secretary, Standard Building. Houston; Han-ey G. Foster, 301 Ruby St., Secretary. John J. McNeill, treasurer, Roderick J. Gillis. *39, is working for Uncle Sam and the FBI. Universal Night was celebrated at the club Lt. John W. Laccy is located at the U. S. Air After the meeting there was enough money left rooms with great success. A gathering of 50 to Depot in nearby Ifiddletown, Pa. We tried to get for having Masses said for Johnny "Tex" Yonng, 60 members and friends attended. We started the in touch with him for the dinner but found that George W. Burkitt and Fred AUnock. day with a requiem high Mass for the deceased he had just hopped off for Sacramento, but would T. F. Green, Jr. memlMirs, and 20 members received Communion. The Notre Dame Alumnus 227
From 6 to 6:15 p.m., Joe Benda. end coach, gave Dean Jackson and Prof. Horan spoke briefly in Military Communique No. 363: John "Jeb a very interesting talk over radio station WCLS, outlining the progress of the Engineering College. Stuart" McGrath made a fierce guerrilla raid after which we enjoyed a ver>' good dinner. Although we have a minimum of engineer alum along our Linwood Boulevard hot dog joints early ni, we kept two faculty members engaged in an in March; after which he retired to the Pettis Speakers for the evening were: Pete Bonchetti, entertaining informal discussion. County hills. His losses are not known. who just returned from Europe where he was a representative of the Corn Products Co., but on .•\mong the welcome but heretofore absent We were reminded of Bill Martha, '34, one night account of the war conditions was called home. alumni were: Uay Conrad, Curt Conrad, Martin recently when we heard John O'Donnell and Doris Pete is now supervising the sales in the middle Crowe, Paul Duffy, Drcxcl Murray, Ed Seiter, Fleeson O'Oonnell of the "New York Daily News," \\est states. The nxt espeaker was Clarence Ruddy, George Smith, mayor, Tom Tobin, and Peter J. give the night news summary from Rome Itab*. of Aurora, who gave a very interesting talk on Vaughn. In addition to these brethren we had Bill used to be indispensable to the O'Donnells at the importance of alumni clubs, past and present, the usual group of regulars, our own "Fifth the Washington Bureau; and w*e hope he had the to the student body of Notre Dame. Joe B^nda Column." goo-one reported LOS ANGELES having a good time. Joe Bcnda's streamline went Charles S. Gass, '30. 1223 Citizens Nat'I over big. Father Vincent Mooncy, C.S.C.. was a popular Bank Bldg.. Los Angeles, President; 3Xartin B. Daly. ex. '28. 201 Denslow Ave., W. Ed II. King. Speaker and quoted authority at the diocesan Los Angeles, Secretary. JACKSON. MICHIGAN council on education and social study here late The Universal Notre Dame Night • dinner at Cyril J. Hartman. '23. 612 Webb St.. Pres in February. We regret we did not know of his ident; Lester J. Wisda, '31, 1017 E. Ganson coming beforehand. Eaton's here in Los Angeles brought out a good St.. Secretary. crowd. One hundred and twenty-five members and We have heard from Dr. Doug Giorgio, '33. a few guests made up a crowd that taxed the On Universal Night we had a very fine get- three times in as many years: when he was grad facilities of the banquet room. As our total mem together of nlumni, former students, friends and uated from medical school, when he was married, bership is about 300 we had not expected quite as the women folk at the Cascades Clubhouse. A and recently when he became the father of a red big a turnout but there was room for everybody dinner started off the occasion followed by tuning headed diughter. Doug is with the U. S. Public even though there was some crowding to get in to the Detroit program, our annual business Health Ser\-ice. at Lewisburg. Pa. elbow room for eating. meeting and election of officers. Dancing rounded out the evening. Art Haley was through here March 7. en route Charles Gass, our president, and Jim McCabc. to California. He reported Frather Brennan's who headed the committee for this meeting, opened The retiring officers were Bill Slarterstcck, *titi, handball game was still "in the first division." the speaking about 8 o'clock after a late start in president; Jack Dcsnoyer, ex. '36, vice-president: eating. We were unable to get the eastern broad Tony Mulvancy, *35, secretary; Joe Bchan. '22, We are supposed to have some place in cast at 5:30 due to congestion at the local radio treasurer. The new officers are: Cy Hartman, our midst some newcomers from distant cities. stations, so we relied on our own program. After '23, president; Clyde Schammel, '27, vice-presi Among them are John Igoe from St. Louis; Bob the opening remarks the meeting was turned over dent: Lcs Wisda, *31, secretary, and Dick Tobin, Doyle from Columbus: and others. If someone to Pat O'Brien as toastmaster. As Pat had ap treasurer. could drop us a line with new addresses of those peared at the national affair three j'ears ago and men, we would appreciate it. Dick Prczebel. *36, is playing the lead in the forthcoming "Life of Other alumni and former students present formerly of Cleveland, is a welcome recruit here. Knutc Rockne" picture being made at Warner were Lyman Hill, '29, Byrne Daly, ex. '06. Jim with an advertising firm. Strong. *31, Carlton Maino, '23, Harr>' Wahl, ex. Bros., we considered ourselves lucky to be able '31. Jim Trotter, '32, Bill Dottcrwcich, "27. Dr. The third annual St. Patrick's smoker was to have him run this party. If his performance in Bernard Murphy, ex. '29. celebrated with appropriate ceremony and pomp thfi picture is as pood as his performance as at the Boulevard Manor Rathskeller March 15. toa&lmaster, it will rate top honors. Club members who attended the Detroit club pro Among those sons of Erin, bona fide and other We heard from Bob Fellows, who is in charge gram were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. O'Brian, '17: Jlr. wise (they h.^ve that problem, too!) Were: Jim of the picture. Art Haley, who is out here as tech and Mrs. Leon T. Russell, '17: ISIrs. Loyola Ducey. Bray, Maurice Carroll. Emmctt Conkling, Jack nical adviser, and Bill Guthrie, who is location wife of the late Walter Duccy, '17. Donahue, Viace DeCourscy, Dan Foley, Jack manager for Warner Bros. As Fellows is from Les "Wisda. Hayes, Dick Kane. Jack O'Connor. Joe O'Brien, U.C.L.A., and Guthrie is an S.C. man, we heard Barney Quirk, Richard Bowes, David Crooks. John all the angles on the picture and school, and it KANSAS CITY, (Missouri-Kansas) Dugnn, Tom Reardon, Don Elscr, Higgtns Trio: sounded like something the school can be proud John J. O'Connor, '34, 4133 Mercier St.. Charley, Jim. and Tommy, Bill McCarthy, Joe of, whatever way you heard it. Art Haley also Kansas City. Mo., President; Norman M. O'Dowd, Hal Quinlan, George Rcinhardt, Joe threw in some of the recent news from school that Bowes. *33. 5525 Rockhill Road,Kansas City, Kecdy, Joe Waller, Joe Stewart, Bob and Frank Mo., Secretary. we were all glad to hear. Tyler. The Notre Dame Club of Kansas City celebrated Then we had the pleasure of having Clarence At first glance this would seem to be an irk Universal Notre Dame Night in appropriate Layden, Elmer's brother, introduced. He had some repetition of the same old names; but we fashion with a dinner at the Pine Room of the made the trip up from Long Beach just to be Fred Har\'ey Restaurant. Upward of 55 alumni, would like to go on record that if it were not with us, and it was a pleasure for all of us. parents of students, and friends* of the Univer for the interest and sacrifice of this small "shock Joe Scott made one of his speeches that if any sity, gathered for the occasion. troop" the real Notre Dame Alumni platform, one else made it would be a sensation, and every conservative, non-counterfeit, and genuine, would one agreed that Joe was in his usual good form. Among the guests were the Rt. Rev. Edwin V. bo submerged. We heard a few words from H. E. "Hoot" King, O'Hara, Bishop of Kansas City: John H. O'Hara. An auto caravan made the annual pilgrimage, '16, and Frank^ "Bucky" Welsh, who were team '08. Little Falls. Mont.: Dean Dugald C. Jackson March 4, the anniversary of Knute Rocknc's birth, mates of Rocknc's. Then "Dutch" Ronald Regan, and Prof. Frank W. Iloran, of the College of to the barren slate hills near Cottonwood, Kansas, who will play the part of George Gipp in the pic Engineering, Notre Dame; and the Rev. Pierre where the great coach and teacher fell to his ture, was presented and made a very good im Viens, of Quebec, Canada. Bishop O'Hara, having death. About ten stout travelers from here made pression. Frank Scully, who got to be well known once taught at the Universit>-. is a Notre Dame to so many of the team members when he was in the long trip, man in thought and spirit. Dean Jackson, having Tucson, then gave us a few words. Then last taught at Missouri University in 1922, at Kansas March was an interesting month for the basket but not least Slarty Brill said hello, and the eve University until 1936, and having once been' asso ball fanatics in this district. We enjoyed National ning wound up with the usual get-together that ciated with the Kansas City Power and Light Co., Intercollegiate Tourney, and the regional and always follows a Notre Dame meeting. A swell is a welcome and familiar figure in this district. national finals of the N.C.A.A. In the first meet time was had by all. Bishop O'Hara urged a coordination of plan Joe Dicnhart, ex. '26. coached a fine little team and thought in civic enterprise for Notre Dame from St. Joseph's College, Indiana, but he ran AVe missed one member that we all knew. alumni, strongly suggested that our programs be afoul a tall teachers* team from Pittsburg, Harr>- Newmark, 'IS. was unable to attend. He based on conservative and practical lines, rather Kansas. is laid up in bed^and. according to his letter, he than "on flights of fancy and creatures of.the surely missed the gathering and seeing all the moment," and praised the placement program of We received several enthusiastic calls about crowd. He is now at 325 S. Boyle Ave., Room the Alumni Association. Our new prelate is well the Glee Club concert on the Mutual System Sun- 4lS, and would appreciate hearing from or seeing alive to our situation here, and to what is best d:iy, March 17. Put your calls in writing and any of the crowd he has been a member of for so for our progress. forward same to Mutual for best results — say we. long a time. 228 The Notre Dame Alumnus
The showing of the "Highlights of 1939" took Edward Davey, who finished in law at the Uni urcr, to attend the Army game this coming place of our May meeting, and the plans for the versity of AVisconsin, is now a local barrister. November. June one have not as yet been former. Ed Sweeney. Mcr\Tn "Jim" Gorman, ex. '39, who is man Thanks to the help of the Alumni Office, we are aging the Sheboygan Theatre of the Warner chain now able to get notices to about a hundred "lost" and whose engagement to Miss Ruth Hamacheck The former Notre Dame Club of Utica, now members, and hope soon to have all their correct was recently announced. called the Notre Dame Club of the Mohawk Valley, addresses so as to eliminate loss of time in getting has been taking active measures to reunite and them notices. We found all our lists so old that Clemens A. Rciss, is vice-president of the C. again become a "live wire" club in central New we are junking them and getting new cards in our Reiss Goal Co. York. At a meeting, held March 29 at Hotel index so that we can do this. The new cards are And yours truly still hangs his hat in the Reiss Utica, the following otHcers were elected: Lester rolling in every day and should give us the com Coal Co. office every morning. Lovier, '26, Rome, president; A. C Hitzclberscr, plete new and up-to date list soon. Thanks. Jr., '32, Utica.vice-president; Edward J. Sweeney, Marty Daly. Last night I was in Milwaukee to help cele '30, Utica, secretary; and Frank Donalty. '32, brate John Brust's forthcoming marriage to Utica. treasurer. Marge Twohig, of Fond du Lac, at a grand din MEMPHIS ner and dancing partj-. John and Paul Bmst In the past years, the Utica Club of Notre Dame DonncII McCormack, '36, 196 E. Parkway, S., President; Bailey Walsh, ex. '27, Colum are enterprising Milwaukee architects, and Paul was ver>* active in this locality and had many bian Mutual Tower, Secretary. is responsible for the fine design of the Church outstanding and most successful social functions. of SL John the Evangelist presently being con AVe are attempting to make a come-back and The Notre Dame Club of Memphis celebrated structed in Sheboygan's "suburb," the village of again locate ourselves in this vicinity. Universal Notre Dame Night at the Peabody Hotel Kohler, which has frequently received national Ed Sweeney. here in Memphis, with a banquet, some 35 mem recognition for its beauty and excellent plan. It bers of the club being in attendance. It was one is Kohler's first Catholic Church and is beautifully MONTANA of the most enjoyable get-togethers of Notre planned as to architecture and setting. Edward F. Simonich, '39, Carroll College. Dame men we have had in a long time. Helena. President; Edward C. Brown. '99. Bill Nuss, of Fond du Lac. was also at the pre- Box 8S5. Helena. Sccrctars". DonncII McCormack presided as president, nuptial party. He is now a practicing attorney Galvin Hudson, past president, who has been We had our annual meeting of the Notre Dame in Fond du Lac very active in trj'ing to arrange for Greg Rice's Club of Montana on April 10 at Carroll College arpcarancc here, as one of the competitors in the Heard recently, too, from Charlie A. Quinn. who in Helena. In spite of the fact that we had a athletics events of the Memphis Cotton Carnival, is in New York with Ginn & Co., and also from mild blizzard, which I assure you is something spoke and expressed the hopes that Mr. Rice would Joe Ratigan. of Bordentown, N. J., who is in the ver>- unusual for Slontnna at any time; we had a be able to attend the meet here. He also ex insurance business in his home town. fair attendance — 24 of us sitting down to a pressed words of consolation with re5T>ect to the Jim Gcrcnd. splendid banqret prepared by the Sisters at Car passing of our track coach, Mr. John Nicholson. roll College. It was one of the nicest meetings we have ever had, and Ed Simonich was elected The club listened with a groat deal of interest Ed OToole, Chicago, director of the Alumni president for the ensuing year, and Ray Cowles, to Mr. McRae, the new coach at Christian Association and chairman of the Placement Com secretary. Brothers College, who was a guest for the ban mittee of the Notre Dame Club of Chicago, was quet. It is confidently expected that Mr. McRae one of the speakers at the Universal Notre Dame We enjoyed the pictures very much, and espe will be a successful football mentor at C.B.C. Night dinner of the club. Ed discussed the place cially so as Ed Simonich told us the names of the Austin Hall, Jerry Foley and a number of the ment activities of the Association and, in his players caro'ing the ball during the blocking, etc. other boys made short humorous talks, which c:ipacity as national coordinator of club place In this connection, I want to say that the students further enlivened the meeting. The occasion was ment work, made suggestions for the guidance and faculty of Carroll College are very enthusiast topped off' with a showing of the pictures includ of the Milwaukee group in that field. Charles tic over Ed Simonich and his work. The same ing the highlights of the Notre Dame 1939 football A. O'Neill was appointed chairman of the Mil attitude is held by the people of Helena, and we season. waukee Placement Committee following the talk. hope to have him as a permanent fixture. We were not so fortunate this year as in the Ed C. Brown. past years in being able to hear the national Another talk, scheduled in the advance an nouncement, was by John Voss, head of the U. S. NEW JERSEY radio program in connection with Universal Notre Daniel J; O'Neill. '26, 184 N. Walnut St., Dame l^ght. WMPS ordinarily has carried this Secret Service in Wisconsin on the subject, "What East Orange. President; Harvey P. Rock- program here in Memphis. This year, a commer Every Business Jlan Should Know about Counter wcll» '34. 1202 Essex House, 1048 Broad St., Newark, Sccrctao*. cial program was carried at this hour. Also, wo feit Money." were unable to tune in on any of the stations in. Past Activities the nearby to'wns which carried the program. MOHAWK VALLEY (N. Y.) Universal Notre Dame Night this year was out We are making plans for our annual barbecue Lester Lovier. *26, 604 N. Madison St, Rome, President; Edward J. Sweeney, *30. standing from all counts. An excellent chairman and picnic, to be held shortly after the present 1415 MtUcr St.. Utica, Secretary. aided by a hard-working committee prepared the students at Notre Dame arrive for the summer stage for a fine toastmaster to introduce an im Universal Notre Dame Night was celebrated vacations. pressive list of speakers to a large local radio in grand style by the Notre Dame Club of the Bailey Walsh. audience and an enthusiastic alumni banquet. MILWAUKEE Mohawk Valley. A dinner was held at the Hotel Utica at 7 p.m. Tbere were about 65 present, both John J. Burke. *35, 110 E. Wisconsin. Our most sincere thanks to the University for Alilwaukce. President; John E.Claudcr. *3-l, alumni and other friends of Notre Dame. Through letting us enjoy such an illustrious member of the 1219 W. \nict St., Secretary. the courtesy of the local radio station. "WIBX. a Congregation as Father Gene Burke, and we SHEBOYGAN SECTOR program was heard. Yours truly spoke for three mean enjoy! We hadn't realized Father Burke's minutes. proclivities as a Hollywood producer but are duly Just a few notes on the status quo of the She impressed, and eager to see Rockne live again boygan Notre Dame delegation located up here A letter of congratulations ^vas forwarded to in the person of Pat O'Brien. We hope the on the north shore. Bishop O'Hara and signed by the alumni present. University will make some 16 mm. prints of this The alumni present were: Vincent Fletcher. '32. My brother Ray, ex. '35, became the proud picture for future freshmen welcomes and similar Gcorec Riditcr. '32. Hubert Glancy. '32. John gatherings. father of a baby boy. Jacob HI. on March 4. Rush. '32, Lester Lovier, '26, William Lynch. '38, Universal Notre Dame N'ght six of us drove Edward Sweeney, '30, Dr. John Kelley, '24.. Dr. We enjoyed the first hand news of the campus down to Milwaukee to join the Milwaukee Club Daniel Shauehncss)-, '30, Frank Donalty. '32, with the ever improving conditions. Father also in observing the event at a dinner at the Milwau Charlie Hitzclbergcr, '32. Leo Rees, '30, Ed Mc- told us of the Symposium on Physics and the kee Athletic Club. Our gang consisted of Lcn LauffhUn. '24, Hcno* Lipsie. '38. Bob Ser\-atius, fine work done by the University psysicists (We Hoppe, Bill and Moose Gottsackcr, my brothers. '29, Walt Piscck, '37, Leo Clark, '32, Don Fullem, can remember "Coomsie" when he called a radio Art and Wally, and myself. My brother Art hap '31. Bob Fitzgerald. '29, Bill McKec, '38. Jim circuit analyzer a "whoosis." Also why J. J. pened to be at home for his spring vacation at Hcrbst. '37. Jim Griffin. '38, Frank Lederman, O'Brien said, "This is no place for me"). the University of Wisconsin, so he was glad of '30, and Cliff Lederman, *31. the opportunity to join some of his former class We plan to have a dinner dance some time Father told us of the fine work in apologetics mates in a Notre Dame get-together. Art will during the summer at which occasion all the wives as well as the many other achievements. He told graduate from the Wisconsin L.aw School in June. and sweethearts will be invited. MS of the tribute paid to John Neeson for his work The Gottsackcr brothers are in the insurance in behalf of Universal Notre Dame Night. business, as also is Lcn Hoppc My brother Ray Interesting to note is the fact that an enthusi is doing nicely as a mortician. Other Notre astic bunch of fellows around 17-20 years of age llien Toastmaster Art Leamond introduced: Damers in this dairyland capital are: John Meyer, have formed a club to boost Notre Dame. They Francis Wallace, who gave a most interesting talk, •who is working in the local postoffice. are saving mon^ weekly, and they have a treas- brought out a very good point made by Rockne The Notre Dame Alumnus 229
-when he said, "It's tetter to Kive the boys foot president; J. Val LcBlanc. vice-president; Austin NEW YORK CITY balls than guns." Boyle, secretary, and A- L. Vittcr, Jr., treasurer. Robert A. Hamilton, '28, 63 Wall St.. Pres Dr. Mai Stevens was vcrj' much with us. We Patrick E. Burke, 'SS, our honorary president, was ident; Paul Maholchic. ex. '33, C.Y.O., 485 Madison Ave., Secretary. enjoyed his tcllins us oC taking his small son to voted his ottice for life. see N.Y.U. play football. Sad to relate, they The club maintained its record of never hearing Over 400 members of the Notre Dame Club of were beaten, and the small boy said. "Daddy, your a Universal Notre Dame Night broadcast, again New York commemorated the 17th annual observ players ain't so hot." Mai assured us, the only with the best of intentions. As in other years, ance of Universal Notre Dame Night with a din- ' way he could respond was, "Sonny, don't say a radio was brought along, but failed to pick up ner at the Hotel Pennsylvania. ain't." the program. Joe Drolla, our voodoo authority, Very Rev. Msgr. John J. Casey, secretary to his is investigating the possibility of a "hex." Joe Byrne (We called him commissioner last Excellency Archbishop Francis J. Spellman and month) was nothing short of inspirational when The members decided to sponsor a public show representing the Archbishop, brought his warmest he developed the theme "Notre Dame Traditions ing of the "Highlights of luao Notre Dame Foot wishes and regards to all Notre Dame alumnu are its Men." It's very nice to have Joe continue ball" film. May II, in Sacred Heart auditorium. Msgr. Casey stated that the University, "has no to' show such keen interest in his "boys" when he Fred Disby, Jr., is handling tickets. The band of warmer or more sincerer friend," than the Arch is so busy with municipal affairs. Holy Cross College, a prep school conducted by bishop. And did you know that Sal Bontcmpo is be the Holy Cross Brothers here, will play. The Very Rev. Robert I. Gannon, president of coming a radio producer of the "lightning" vari We were disappointed when Greg Rice, great Fordham, praised Notre Dame for its spiritual, ety? We say lightning advisedly because with a distance runner developed by the late Coach John Nicholson, was unable to appear here. April 21, patriotic, educational and other ideals. He said few hours' notice he whipped into shape a very that the fundamental philosophy of the University fine program to honor Rocknc on Monday, April for a scheduled three-mile race with Taisto Maki. the Finn. An injury to his foot kept him in was "not interested in importing skills but atti 1. He was aided by Bill Carter, Ed A*on Hocnc. tudes." and her chief interest was developing char and J. Donald Sullivan. South Bend. Members had planned to welcome him at the airport. acter of the highest type and that education to its students is only a means, not an end! In addition Sal engineered the local broadcast of Fabian Johnston, A. L. Vittcr, Sr., Jim Favrct Universal Notre Dame Night over WHBI which and Bill Drcux helped plan the dinner, which was District Attorney O'Dwyer. of Brooklyn, another just preceded the National Net. a success, although some of the old reliables Gene Farrcll, whose son is now at N. D., was principal speaker, said he came from a race given failed to show. Jack McCarthy had the "flu." to violent enthusiasms, and declared that the at the banquet with his other son, who plans to Lionel Favrct was out of town, and Bolan Burke go to N. D. soon. Fighting Irish of Notre Dame is one of those end vice-president LeBlanc were unable to come. enthusiasms. Ray Troy was present, along with Jack Win- Jules dc la Vcrgnc arrived late, to find only bcrrj- and the two stalwart O'Kccfcs, Andy and pretzels left. Our guests included: John A. Coleman, chair Jack. Dr. O'Toole came in from Pittsburgh, and Fathers Kelly, Ryan and O'Connell, C.S.C., all man of Catholic Charities; William Cotter, farmer it was good to see him again. stationed at Sacred Heart Church here, turned president of the Alumni Association; George J. Try as he might, our own Dr. Paul "Buckj-" out. Cyp, "Minnie" and Ed Sporl came, "Minnie" Schaeffer, president of R.K.O.; J. T. Hanley. first O'Connor couldn't avoid the spotlight because all telling of a new house and a new daughter. Mar>- assistant district attorney of Brooklyn; Frank C. the speakers alluded to his prowess in glowing Patrice. Emil "Judge" Tclfel made the meeting Walker, former chairman of President Roosevelt's terms. after returning from the convention of southern Recovery Council: Col. E. ^V. Yeayer, of the colleges and secondary schools at Atlanta. Al U. S. Army, stationed at Governor's Island; the Future Events Kilcy advises he is with the Louisiana Light & Rev. James P. Lynch, assistant director of finance Plans for the Day at the Shore are progressing Power Company now. of Catholic Charities; Messrs. J. Caffery, regional as is the Constitution recreation. Before long Austin Boyle. administrator of SEC; Frank Meehan, SEC coun both committees will be digging in their teeth sellor, and the following Catholic alumni repre and going to work. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA sentatives: Paul T. O'Keefe. Fordham; Robert E. Howard Parker, 'IT, 219 State Bldg., San Curry, Georgetown; Walter O'Malley, Manhattan; Note Francisco, Secretary. Edward Holland, Holy Cross; Paul Prendergast, If Bob Cahill reads this it is intended to be The third annual Rockne Memorial Retreat was St. Francis; Walter Rcardon, Villanova; and John verbal chastisement for his harsh treatment of the held at the Jesuits' EI Retiro from March 23 to Sabbotos. Duquesne. writer in his column last month. However, Bob, April I under the enthusiastic and successful Robert A. Hamilton, president of the local club a man of your attainments surely deser\'es a letter chairmanship of Kccne Fitzpatrick. With the pic presided, and John A. Hoyt, Jr., was the toast- and one will be forthcoming. ture of the attentlants, which appears on this master. The entertainment featured a skit by Har\ey P. Rockwell, Jr. page, Keene sent this word. "Since this Retreat Abbott and Costello, and Brian CMara. sensa NEW ORLEANS is conducted with great seriousness, observed with tional Irish tenor. Piano selections were rendered Charles dc la Vcrgnc, '25, 1102 Maritime almost total silence over a period of three days, by Dr. Owen Jones, composer. BIdg.. President; Austin Boyle. '31, 621 you may be sure that it is most impressive and Bourbon St., Secretary. most gratifying to the participants. . . . Our new- Three hundred New York alumni attended the All officers were re-elected at the Universal* president. Father Hush O'DonnclI, sent me a very Rockne Communion Mass on March 31, celebrated Notre Dame Night dinner, April 15. after the inspiring and encouraging letter for the men and by Bishop John F. O'Hara, at Our Lady Chapel, initial business of hard-boiled crabs, shrimp, sincere gratitude for the Jesuit Fathers who con St. Patrick's Cathedral. Breakfast followed at crawfish, cold cuts, beer and pretzels had been ducted the Retreat. All were deeply impressed the New York A. C. with 240 persons taking part attended to. and most thankful for this evidence of generous in the fine program arranged by Jack Lavelle. Voted new terms were Charles E. de la Vergnc, interest." There Bishop O'Hara told us something of his present work, a program that amazed his hearers, and asked for volunteer workers in his activity at St. Cecelia's, in New York's Porto Rican dis trict. Coach John P. Nicholson, whose death two days later was shocking news, paid tribute to Rockne and complimented the club on the number attend ing Mass and Communion. He then introduced Greg Rice, sensational distance runner, who that same evening cracked the three-mile record in Madison Square Garden. Rice was presented with a wallet and spoke briefly of his "intentions for the evening." Laetore Medalist Richard Reid, editor of "Oith- olic News"; Frank Wallace, author; and Frank Graham, "N. Y. Sun" sports writer, were Uie otiier principal speakers. Noted alumni and guests were introduced. Chairman JaA Larelle'i Attending the Rockne Memorial Retreat of the Northern California Club were: Top row: 1) stories maintained their high for humor. William Peters, 2) Tom Forbes, 3> Joe Moitoza, 4) A. Moitoza, 5) Bob Beckley; Second Row: The Memorial Commanioa Breakfast waa also 1) Rob Henry. 2) Luke Kelly, 3) L. Diebeb, 4) A. Ward, 3) E. A. Bander. 6) John Bander. 7) Joe Weeden; Third Row: 1) Father J. Crowley, 2) H. Halton, 3) Ed McFadden. 4) J. E. Brophy. the Club's Father and Son Day. Fathers of many 5) Carroll Simon, 6) W. Wilson. 7) Dan Haley. 8) H. Tuckey, 9) George Marphy. 10) T. O. of the alomnt and of Notre Dame undergraduates Dolan; On Steps: Father McFadden, V. McCarthy, E. D. Carreras, P. J. Flsnnagan, Dan Murphy; were in attendance. Fourth Row: 1) Charles Knights, 2) Father Ring, 3) Keene Fitzpatrick. 4) Florence McAnliffe, 5) Harry M. Slater. A buffet supper was the innovation of the April 230 The Notre Dame Alumnus
meeting at the Centre Club headquarters. Forty who never attended Notre Dame, but who are John Faulkner, Thom.ts Friend, Dick Hoff, J. A. La Fortune, Joseph Lantry. Charles McNamar, early tlrds paid 65 cents each for the meal, atid N. D. alumni in spirit included Tom McKee, Charles A. McNamara, Tom Moore, E. F. Moran, their satisfied expressions testified that at the father of George McKcc, '34 .and Seminarian John Moran, Joseph A. Moran, John L. O'Hcm, next supper attendance will triple. Robert McKce, *37, who will be ordained next week, Mitch Kooo', who is an N.D.-Army game Frank Rcidy, James Rcidy, Robert Siegfried, Carl ITie meal aided also in gettine the meetinj* "regular." and a prospective student whose name J. Scngcr, Spike SulH\-an, Lloyd Worlcy, Hcnrs' started promptly at eipht o'clock when over 150 has escaped me. McGarvcy, Paul Forske, Thomas Mcinhart, Clar members had gathered. James J. Caffrey. regional Mike Tacklcy. ence Olson, Heno* C. Becker, H. F. Worlcy, Ray director of the N. Y. office of the SEC, spoke on H. Siegfried, Fred La Fortune. J. A. Padon. D. the enforcement work of the SEC, told what ser- OKLAHOMA E. Horrigan, Joseph Skellej-. and W. K. Warren. ^'ices are offered the public, and illustrated how Joseph A- LaFortune, ex. *18. Nat'I Bank the public is protected. At the conclusion of his of Tulsa Bldg.. Tulsa. President; Carl J. Oil City. Ri.. is well represented in the Reidy informative talk Frank J. Meehan, co-author of Scngcr, '37, 1204 S. Cheyenne, Tulsa, Scc- brothers. Martin Rcidy, '32. came to Tulsa in rctar?'- the Securities Exchange Act, and now technical 1034 and has since that time been connected advisor on SEC problems, answered questions from Amid the joys and pheasant memories by the w-ith the Consolidated Pipeline Company, a sub the audience. There were many, too, some of obser^-ance of the Universal Notre Dame Night. sidiary of Sinclair Refining Company. Martin is which caused Mr. Meehan and Mr. Caffrey to con the hand of God took from among us one of our married and has three children. Frank Reidy, '37, fer before giving answer. most promising young members. Richard C. came to Tulsa immediately after graduation and Stueve, Jr., '3S. was buried Monday morning, started to work for the Warren Petroleum Cor Thanks to Charlie Donahue, the entertainment April 17, 1940. Like many a real Notre Dame poration. Jim Rcidy, '32, worked in Rochester, phase of the meeting was provided by Martin man "R.C.,** as he was called by his friends, died N. Y., until 193S when he journeyed to the "Oil McEvilly, picture editor of the "N. Y, Daily suddenly. Killed almost instantly in a car acci Capital." He, too, is working for AVarren Petro News," who gave an exciting and amusing talk dent. And like all good Notre Dame men. he was leum Corporation. The latter two are not married on the stories b^lnd the "News" pix and illus prepared. Ho lived a life fitting a Notre Dame as yet but one can never tell what may happen. trated his points with slide pictures. man for he learned his lessons well at school and The Reidy brothers are doing fine and take an active part in the club affairs. Two of the door prizes, merchandise certificates, experienced the parting sadness a "true Notre went to Ollic SchcU and Waller Grccr, thus dis Dame man does at graduation. Though his life Carl J. Scngcr. pelling rumors about the luck of the class of '29. was short, his accomplishments were great and Bernic Garbcr. Notre Dame can well be proud of him. Bobby Siegfried, *3~, as chairman of the enter The members said the rosary for him which tainment committee, inaugurated the first Annual NORTHERN NEW YORK was led by Bobby Siegfried. 'SS. In addition to Young Men's Night for one of Oklahoma's largest (NEW CLUB) reciting the rosarj*, members in the name of the Catholic men's dinner clubs, the Crozier Club of Ralph M. Cardinal, Jr., '37, 70 Frank St,, Tulsa. His program, well planned and organized, Malonc. President; M. C. Tacklcy, '34, 96 club sent a floral tribute, had Masses said, and attended the funeral in a body. turned out to be a review, if you please, of Notre W. Main St., Malonc, Secretary'- Dame men at their best. Bobby, with the poise The Northern New York obser\'ance of Notre Through the Ruidance of our outstanding pres and the mastery of a seasoned master of cere Dame Night turned out to be the birth of the ident. J. A. La Fortune, and with the assistance monies, handled that assignment in highly com Northern New York Notre Dame alumni club of his committee, consisting of Marion J. Blakc. mendable stylo. The speakers were: Lloyd Wor with Ralph M. Cardinal, '37, elected president. Bobby Siegfried, John O'Hcm, Bill Conr>', Frank lcy, '39, who choFC for his topic. "Bishop O'Hara Clare Taro. ex. '33, vice-president, and myself, Rcidy, Jim Rcidy, and Carl J. Scngcr, a grand is Consecrated," as the outstanding religious secretary-treasurer. program for the observance of the Universal Notre event of the past month. Carl J. Scngcr. '37. Dame Night was arranged. The local activities chose the "Returning of Will Rogers* Body to There were 20 N. D. alumni and former stu started at 5:15 p.m. with a broadcast over IVlsa's Claremore" as his topic for the outstanding state dents present. Had we been able to contact every radio station KOilE of the Mutual Broadcasting event of the past month. one in the district, we might have had a larger System. crowd. However, our list of alumni and ex- Joe McNuIty, '37, spoke on "Social Security" as students was incomplete at the time. We plan on Under the direction of Hillis Bell, ex. '22. the outstanding national event. Pat Malloy, '3S, having a much larger representation at our next Afarion Blakc, and Carl J. Scngcr, a very inter spoke on ''Politics and Citj' Elections" as the out meeting this summer. Many expressed a desire esting broadcast was prepared. With Hillis. man standing city event. Judge Tom D. Lyons, '04, the to have a get-together either in August or Sep ager of station KOMC as master of ceremonies, principal speaker of the evening, spoke on "Reli gion and the Nation." It was a very inspiring tember at the local countrj* club. the following members took part: Marion J. speech and was received with great interest. TTie Blakc gave a short announcement about the Uni Cornelius J. Carey, Jr., '30. Franklin County Judge stressed the important role Notre Dame versal Notre Dame Night. Frank Reidy, '37. for judge and surrogate, addressed the assemblage plays in this field. as did Father Don Gallagher, '24, of Bloomingdale. mer member of the Glee Club, sang the Victory Both Judge Carey and Father Gallagher gave March. J. A. La Fortune gave a short talk on Judge Lyons has added another honor to his some interesting highlights on their college days the history of Notre Dame. As a last public long record of outstanding accomplishments, that at N. D. and spoke fittingly and pointedly on the tribute to our good friend, R, C. Stueve, Jr.. of writer and author. It was in the March issue advantages of a Notre Dame education. '38, the Ave Maria was dedicated to him. As of "The Commonweal" with the article "Lake the program neared its completion Bill Ccrncj-, Badus Parish" that he received national recogni The pictures of the Ohio State-Notre Dame assistant football coach at Notre Dame, was intro tion. The theme of his article centers around the game of 1935 proved the "coup d'etat" of the duced to the radio audience by Hillis Bell. After life one lived In the Dakota Territory. evening's entertainment. Bill Conroy, local high giving a short address on Notre Dame of Today, Carl J. Senger. school teacher and ex-football coach, who acted Bill was quizzeil by members in the studio. as master of ceremonies, was so impressed by the pictures that he urged a second showing of them Many complimentary remarks were received and PHILADELPHIA for the benefit of the local Franklin Academy we feel the program was well received by the William A, A. Caslcllini. *22, Franklin In football team and other football fans in town. stitute, Parkway at 20th, President; E. public Bradley Baile.v, ex. '23, 260 S. Broad St., For that reason. I held over the pictures for a Secretary. few days so as to show them again to the public Gathering at the Tulsa Club at 6 o'clock a grand Bill Conroy. although not an N. D. student, at dinner and program was enjoyed by all present. Honored as the founder of Universal Notre tended one or tivo of the Rockne football sessions Presiding for the evening w.is J. A. La Fortune. Dame Night, John H. Nccson, C.E. '03, Director while they were being held. After the dinner the national broadcast from of Public Works of Philadelphia, was the recipient of congratulations from Mayor Robert E. Lamber- We tried in vain to tune in on the N. D. pro Detroit was tuned in and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. It was indeed a splendid program and ton, cabinet memVers. judges, department heads, gram, but Bangor. Maine, seemed to be the near industrialists, brnkers, educators. Brother E. est station to carry the program. It was impos many fond memories of the days spent at Notre Dame were recalled. Following this. J. A. La Anselm. P.S.C.. president of La Salle College, and sible to get it, I suppose on account of the high friends of Notre Dame when 300 prominent Fhila- altitude in these parts. We made up for it. how Fortune introduced Bill Cemcy, assistant football coach, who spoke about Notre Dame's football delphians attended a ceremony at the City Hall. ever, by the singing of the "Victory March,** ac Monday noon, April 15. companied by Clare Taro's two-fingerod piano team and the team's prospects for the coming playing. season. After finishing his speech Bill showed Rev. Eugene P. Burke, CS-C, acting in behalf pictures of the Notre Dame-Southern California of the Universitj'. presented Mr. Neeson with an In attendance at the celebration, which was In game and described the plays as they were shown. illuminated scroll, and E. Bradley Bailey, secre the form of a dinner at the local Flanagan Hotel, tary of the club, gave him a replica of the gold A very delightful evening was sjwnt and everj-- was Ralph Cardinal, Ken Mahoncy. John Mur dome in recognition of his leadership as a Cath one truly enjoyed the program very much. Those phy, Ken McGuirc, Ed Gagnicr, Joe Daigncault. olic layman and the services to his Alma Mater. J>o Cantwell. Bill Brown. Joe Valois, Clare Taro, present were: Charles A. Black, Marion J. Blake, Father Gallagher, Judge Carey, and myself. Guests John F. Boyle, William E. Conry, Leo Fagan. Radio activity included a broadcast over KYW The Notre Dame Alumnus 231 by Father Burke,-Thomas E, Byrne, retirinjc presi elected vice-president, and James E. Bales. *37. dent of the Philadelphia Notre Dame Club. E. HONORS M'HERE HONORS ARE DUE '38, of Dixon, was elected secretary. Bradley Bailey, and Director Necson. The na Plans were discussed for increasing the activity tional broadcast of the Detroit propram was re- Almost the entire adult life of John H. bror^dcast by ^VFIL. The half hour recording; was of the club in order that a closer union might he Nceson has been devoted to two lines of established among the members. Arrangements received throush n Phiico Radio installed by their work. He received his degree from the courtesy for the occasion. for a dinner dance in the fall were discussed, and College of Engineering at the University it is the desire of the members that the wives of We have our hard working public relations di of Notre Dame in 1903. He entered the the members of the club become acquainted and rector. Bill Castellini, '22. to ihank for the clock- scr%-ice of Philadelphia on March 1. 1906. take part in the activities. like minner with which everythins functioned Since that date he has been unfailine in The annual picnic w-ill be held Sunday, June from the time Father Burke arrived . . . his visit hi^ numerous services to both. 16. Plans were also discussed for raising funds to the shrine of Benjamin Franklin in the Frank Suitably enough, rewards have come from within the club, which might be used to assist lin Institute . . . the ceremony for John Nceson both alma mater and city. The latter has a student desirous of attending Notre Dame but in the mayor's office . . . the Inr^est banquet we steadily recognized Mr. Neeson's ability by unable to do so because of lack of finances. ever held on a Universal Notre Dame Nisht or in consistent and dcscr%-cd promotions. Since fact on any occasion, and the broadcasts over two he became assistant superintendent of I shall endeavor within the next year to furnish powerful radio stations, WFIL and KYW, which bridges in 1906, he has been assitant . you with as much information as possible. -We blanket this area. engineer, principal assistant engineer and have a fine organization, and Notre Dame may deputy chief of the Bureau of Engineer well be proud of the accomplishments of its mem Bill saw to it that the four Philadelphia dallies, ing in the Department of Public Works. bers. I shall be very happy to devote my time as well as the suburban papers, total circulation Also, he has ser\'ed as chief engineer and in any manner that I might be of assistance to close to 2,250,000, carried pictures and plenty of surveyor and in other capacities. Mayor you and the "Alumnus." news stories. Local radio news commentators Lambcrton showed his appreciation of Mr' James E. Bales. pluRKcd Universal Notre Dame Night — over Keeson's years of scirice and ability by Stations WCAU, .A\TIL and KYW. making him Director of the Department of SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Father Burke iravc us the inside chatter on Public Works. Joseph P. Hennebcrry. '23, 1520 Burr Oak Hollywood . . . soil! fellows . . . look for n Road. Homewood. lU., President; Midiael Within the last few days Notre Dame has it, Kinney, '31. Office of Sec of State, migration from Philadelphia ... to the Kleig shown its appreciation of the man who* Springfield, Secretary. lights — he surely made the life on the "West while engaged in the multiple duties of The Notre Dame Club of Springfield and Centrrl Co«st romantic. city improvements, found time to render Illinois observed the Universal Notre Dame Night Men of Notre Dame present at Universal Notre many scr>-iecs to the school from which he at Reisch's with a better than average attendance. Dame Night banquet: Rev. John Molter, C.S.C-. was graduated. Mr. Nceson was presented After the radio program the annual election of Rev. Bernard C. Farley, club chaplain. Gerald with a scroll reciting his services, and as officers was held and Joe Hennebery, '23, was Ashe, K. J. Armstrong, Ed Bailey, Tom Blissard. the founder of the Universal Notre Dame elected president, Mike Seyfrit, of Carlinville. D. E. Boyle, Dan Brady, John J. Brady, Conal Night was given a Notre Dame Gold Dome. state's attorney in Macoupin County and candi Byrne, T. E. Byrne. Jr.. William A. A. CastelHni. Onranization of the movement for alumni date for re-election, garnered himself another of Eugene Cattte, Pat Conway. William E. Cooncy, of the famous Indiana institution to hold fice by being elected vice-president, and Mike Joseph D'Amora, William "Bill" J. Dal>'. Dc- reunions throughout the world on one Kinney was electe, 646 Ridgeway retary. Ave.. President; William T. Whclehan, *39, of Pennsylvania: Rev. Bernard C. Farley, Chap 4110 Lake Ave., Secretary. On the Ninth Anniversary of Knute Rockne's lain of the Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia; A large numher of local alumni gathered at the Death — the Notre Dame Club of the St. Joseph Father Enright. Wilmington, Del.: Rev. Canon Valley held its annual Rockne Mass and Memorial Rochester Club for a dinner to celebrate Universal George L Baldwin: Walter Alessandroni. scc'y to Breakfast. The Mass was celebrated in Dillon Hall Noire Dame Night. After an introductory speech Mayor Robert B. Lamberton: Fred Frick, Rend Chapel on the altar dedicated to St. Olaf, and held by our president, William Mcrriman, stating the ing Railroad; James J. D. Spillane, executive vice- as a memorial to Rockne. Rev. STatthew J. origin and purpose of the nationwide event. president Benjamin Eshleman Advertising Co.; Walsh. C.S.C., president of the University during Benjamin F. Busch, Jr.. executive in charge of Father Brutos, pastor of St. Margaret Mary'.s part of Rockne's career, was celebrant. After the Plans & Marketing, Benjamin Ilshlemnn Adver Qiurch, delivered an inspiring talk. Joseph Flynn, Mass, a memorial breakfast was held in the Lay tising Company: Jcmph A. Donahue. Board of past president, and president grand knight of the Faculty dining room on the campus. Frank Miles, Mercantile Appraisers. City of Philadelphia and Rochester Council of the Knights of Columbus, president of the club, presided. "Man of Malvern"; Phillip Fisher, executive de spoke briefly. partment of Public Works; Dick O'Donnell, Bu Charlie Norton, '39, formerly employed by Bur Present were members of the Rockne family, reau of Engineering: Leo Masterson. Bureau of members of the Monogram. Villagers and St. roughs, is now working at Michaels Stem Cloth Engineering: John J. O'Donnell: Carl Saxon, in Joseph Valley Notre Dame clubs, together with ing Co.. here in Rochester in the accounting dustrial engineer. National Dair>- Products Co.: men who played under Rockne, and many who department. Maurice Merryfiold, public relations counselor. never knew him personally. William T. Whelehan. Phiico Radio & Television Corp.: E. R. Rose, public relations director. United Campaign : George Thomas L. Hickcy. of South Bend, a close friend W. Elliott, general secrotarj*, Philadelphia Cham ROCK RIVER VALLEY (Illinois) of Rockne's, and Ray Eichenlanb, of Columbus. ber of Commerce: Walter A. Correll, vice-presi John H. Cahill. '33, SIS S. Galena Ave.. Ohio, who played football with Rockne while dent. John Lucas & Co.. Inc.. and outstanding Dixon. President; James E. Bales, '37, 915 both were students at Notre Dame, told several Rotarian; Samuel R. Rosenbaum. president of W. Second St, Dixon. Secretary. interesting anecdotes. Elmer Layden. athletic director, made an announcement concerning "The Radio Station ^VFIL. The duty has been delegated to me of making a Life of Knute Rockne" moving picture, which is Parents of present N. D. students included: report on the activities of the Rock River Valley now in production in Hollywood. T. E. Byrne. Sr., Joseph P. Cattie. John F. Cor- Club. The club held a meeting on Universal rigan, F. H. Frick. Michael J. McKeon, Thomas Notre Dame Night at Freeport where they enjoyed Following the breakfast, a motor cavalcade McLoughlin, Joseph LeSlrangc, Joseph J. Toland. a duck dinner and elected new officers for the went to Highland Cemeteo*. where a wreath was Thomas E. Lewis. coming year. John Cahill, of Dixon, was elected placed on Rockne's grave. Co-chairmen of the Ed Bailey and Cliff Prodehi. president. Charles Vaughn. '33, of Rockford. was affair were Charles Sweeney and Grover SCslone. 232 The Notre Dame Alumnus
Universal Notre Dame Night was celebrated several hundred dollars in the treasuo' and the Communion in a body at St. John's Church in with a dinner for members of the club and their courage to undertake affairs like that this year Binghamton, and the breakfast will be served at ladies, in the Lay Faculty dining room. Tlie 150 for Universal Notre Dame Night. the Binghamton Club immediately following the 9 who attended heard talks by Rev. Thomas E. As on outsider more or less, a resident of St. o'clock Mass. Rev. Joseph E. Wilmes. '00. pastor Burke, C.S.C, Prof. William E. Farrell, Assistant Lcuis now for little more than five years. I speak of St. John's, will celebrate the Mass. Coach Joe Boland, and Managlne: Bditor WiUiam •of the Notre Dame Club of St. Louis without the Technicolor motion pictures of the 1939 game R, Dooley. Francis Jones acted as toastmaster, enthusiasm that comes from partisanship. In fact, bet\veen Notre Dame and Georgia Tech concluded and music during the dinner was provided by Bill when I heard Bert CDUf:hlin and Joe McGIj^nn sug the progrjim of the evening. Dunham's orchestra and William Scully, vocalist. gest taking over the Chase Club for a night, Some of the members present were: Regis Mc- Board of directors, elected Notre Dame Night knowing the liimted size of the club, I was in Namara, '32, Ted Griffin, '30, Bill Hogan, '32. for the ensuing year were, as follows: Louis V. clined to be hesitant, until I was swept along in Joe Kane, '26. Jack Wacks, '36, Wally Demcr, '37. Bnifrtrncr, Gerald J. Hoar. Clarence Hardinf^, R. the assuredness of the rest. of Honesdale, Frank O'Brien. '34, of Elmira, Ed Floyd Scarcr, James R. Mcchan, Bernard F. Wi- Both Governor Stark and Pat Manion. in their Hogan, '3S, Frank Donlan, *3G, of Endicott, Bill tudci. Joseph V. Quinlan, James E, KcatintT. D. talks, spoke of rcli^on and education. Tlie gov Ycagcr, '34, Stewart Osborne, '34, Robert Murphy, C Grant, Joseph W. Lauber, Charles Sweeney, ernor impressed upon us the consideration that •3S, John Donnelly, *34, and John Toomey, *39. one is assured of freedom of religion only in Daniel A. Clark. Some of the other important happenings con democracy. "As an Annapolis man," he said, cerning the individual members of the club are as A 15-minute Notre Dame Night radio program "I know to my sorrow, of your school, as we went follows: Bill Hogan, '34, is the proud father of a from the campus studio was broadcast from 6 down to defeat before you in football. But foot baby girl, Mary Elizabeth, which was born at to 6:15 over the South Bend "Tribune" Station ball fame." he continued, **though great, is fleet Lourdes Hospital. Mrs. William Hogan is the WSBT. The program was under the direction of ing. Tlie traditions of scholarship, the training former Marion McKinney, a graduate of Mary- Bay Kelly, and artists appearing' on it were of young men for leadership, especially when it's wood College and a former teacher in the Bing Orville Foster, pianist, and Mr. Scully- Frank ill a religious atmosphere, are the marks by which hamton public school system. Bill is a teacher Miles, and Harrj' Boisvcrt, president of the Senior your University is known and by which your of mathematics at Binghamton Central High Class, gave brief talks. University has reached an outstanding position in School. That makes a boy and girl for Bill now. the roster of American colleges." At a, meeting held Tuesday, April 2^,. the direc Dan McAvoy, '24, has just returned from Florida tors elected the foUowins officers for the ensuing Pat Manion presented one of the most eloquent where he spent three weeks vucationint;. Bob Mc- year: Bernard J. Voll, honorary president; Rer. addresses it has been our fortune to hear in many Cabc has been appointed to the Johnson City Thomas Brcnnan, C.S.C, chaplain: Gerald Hoar, years. Pat made us realize that religious educa school system. Ed Hogan, '3S, is a member of the vice-president: Clarence Harding, secretarj-; R. • tion was necessary in helping keep the country Welfare Investigating Committee of Binghamton. Floyd Scarcr, treasurer: James R. Mechan, assist- free from destructful foreign "isms" and that this Jim O'Dca, '34, of Elmira, has just taken unto • and treasurer. countrj-, as denoted in its Declaration of Indepen himself a bride. We won't be seeing much of Jim Clarence Harding. dence, was the only one that affirmed its belief in from now on. Wally Demcr, '37, is the dental ST. LOUIS a Supreme Being. surgeon at the Binghamton City Hospital. Bill Dr. Bcrtrand D. Coughlin. *2S. 7704 Country "All men are created etjual,"quoted Pat, as he Yeager, '34, has an interest in Cortland, N. Y. Club Court. President; Albert J. Ravarino, went on to say that this docs not say that all men Frank Donlon is practicing law in Endicott. John '35, 4651 Shaw St., Secretar>-. are equal in age. the same in color, in wealth, in 3Iurphy, *37, is getting along well as line coach More than 300 men and women members and health, or in any other respect, but that they are at Union Endicott High School. -guests gathered in the Chase Club of St. Louis "created" equal. The United States Declaration Jim Hogan. for Universal Notre Dame Night in St. Louis of Independence, he said, is the only one based TUCSON, ARIZONA this year for what, I understand, was the kind on faith, on a religious affirmation. Vincent Hcngcsbach, ex. '27. P. O. Box 533. of occasion to which other clubs might aim. Jim McGoldrick, one of Notre Dame's assistant President; Ted A. Witz. ex. '29, Box 628, Secretary*. Universal Notre Dame Night in St. Louis this coaches, made the kind of talk that reminded year didn't mean the gathering of Notre Dame many of us of our student days and that made a A small group here was disappointed on U.N.D. about a radio in their homes or in a meeting pretty young woman in the audience blush with Night in not being able to pick up the program hall. Universal Notre Dame Night in St. Louis lovely pride and joy. The Rev. William Ryan, being broadcast from Detroit. It all being due this year was the kind of affair that brought back, S.J., the Notre Dame chaplain, and the alumni to the atmosphere conditions around these parts. in a new kind of w"ay, memories of the old school, secretary of St. Louis University; and Mark We did have a nice session, though, and all went that grave a new depth to the inspiration of those Eaglcton, president of the St. Louis board of edu home happy and contented. cation, also made short talks. They, Father recollections, and that made Notre Dame hearts Soon Joseph C. Ryan, '24, will be going back O'Hearn, dean of men at St. Louis University, beat proudly for the kind of school that could home to Chicago, and we all will miss him. Joe's and myself, were, to be complete, the honor guests. celebrate Notre Dame Night in such glorious was one place that we could drop in at any time, fashion- The evening, everything included, was a glorious and he always was cheerful about seeing us. success. Radio Station KWK broadcast a portion Never did complain of the hours oven though The Chase Club, the main banquet and dance of Pat's speech. KXOK gave Notre Dame mention hall of the pretentious residential hotel, the we sometimes stayed too late, and kept him from both Saturday and Monday in its, request pro his needed rest. Chase, on Kingshighway, in St. Louis, wag the grams, and the newspapers, although they did not scene of the affair this year, with the hall reserved devote front page streamers to the affair, were By the time this is published we will have seen exclusively for the night by and for the members more liberal than usual in their space, thanks the picture, "Highlights of the 1939 Football Sea of the Notre Dame Club of St. Louis and their largely to Paul Martin, now with the ''Star- son," which we are looking forward for with guests. Beginning that night with dinner, those Times" in advertising, here in St. Louis. gre^t expcteations. I'm happy to learn that who attended the affair heard, as piped to them, Harry Planner;. Tucson is one of the places on the route of said the Notre Dame Night key program from New films. York; they danced to the music of internationally- Haven't had any late reports on the boys. known Enrico Madriguora and his orchestra, TRIPLE CITIES (New York) Ted Witz. heard Notre Dame's Pat Manion in one of the Harold B. Desnoyers. *34, 9 State St., Malone, N. Y., President; Dr. John T. most oratorical outbursts anyone present had Kane, ex. '33, 87 Front St.. Bingitamton, TWIN CITIES (Minnesota) heard in years, listened to Misouri's Governor N. Y., Secretary. Frank Mayer, '27, 1017 Portland Ave., St. Lloyd Stark as he paid tribute to Notre Dame, and Paul, President; George McDermott, Sec The Notre Dame Triple Cities Club celebrated to others as they helped make the occasion one retary. Universal Notre Dame Night by holding a dinner to be remembered. meeting at the Arlington Hotel in Binghamton. We had another grand reunion on the Twin City The Notre Dame Club of St. Louis is not a The Rev. Joseph B. Toomey. '26, Binghamton Notre Dame Club at the St. Paul Hotel, St. Paul, larj3:e one. Despite the size of the city, the pro Director of Catholic Charities, and District Attor on U. N. D. Night. An enthusiastic group of 65 portion of graduates and old students of the ney Daniel J. McAvoy, '24, were the principal alumni and friends listened to the national pro Uni\*ersity is small. Many smaller cities have a speakers. Donald Kennedy, '23, acted as toast- gram and we were deeply impressed by all of the larger club than St. Louis. But the Notre Dame master. speakers, particularly Bishop O'Hara. Jack Club of St. X^uis docs things. 'With some of the .\t a business meeting held in conjunction with Yelland, '30, on a local hook-up (15 minutes) gave most active Notre Dame men in the country in the celebration, Harold Desnoyer. '34, was chosen - some highlights on Notre Dame spirit and the its ranks — men like Bob Hellrung, Joe McGlynn, president of the club for the coming year; Larry University itself. AI Ravarino. Bill O'Connor and others, almost Cronin, '30, of Elmira, was elected vice-president. Following the broadcast our own speakers' pro everj'one of the membership — under the leader- Dr. John Kane, ex. '33, who spent one year at gram got under way. Such stalwarts as Joe ership this year of a go-getter like Dr. Bert Notre Dame, became secretary, and Robert Mc- O'Hara, Danny Coagfalin, and Louis Chute gave Conshlin — the club not only has informal Mon Cabe. '37, of Johnson City, was elected treasurer. short and timely talks. The main speaker of the day noon gatherings and frequent night-time Flans were drawn up for the annual Communion evening -was Judge Mark Nolan. '24, district gatherings, but a scholarship fund, a balance of breakfast on Mother's Day. Members will recei\-e judge from Duluth. Many a humorous touch of The Notre Dame Alumnus 233
campus life was covered by Judf^e Nolan. Ha Iowa, and Robert A, Grant of Indiana, both Notre WEST VIRGINIA concluded his speech by a plea to all N. D. men Dame alumni. Representing Notre Dame's foot James A. Malloy. *30. 3824 Staunton Ave, to carry on by eiving the true example in life ball were Dutch Bergman, Forrest Cotton, and Charleston. President; John Cackley, *37, of Notre Dame men. Gene O'Brien, *28, did a Wayne MiUncr, now a star end with the Wash 1521 Lee St^ Charleston. Secretary. bans-up job as master of ceremonies. ington Redskins. Ihe local club held its fifth annual Universal Notre Dame Night banquet at the Hnffner Hotel Following the talks election of officers took This banquet and dinner was very capably taken in Charleston. New oflicers. who will preside place. They are: Frank Mayer, president, St. care of by the following committees: general during the coming year, were elected, and they Paul; Robert J. Haucr, vice-president, St. Paul; chairmen, Ambrose O'ConncIl and Arthur Berg are as follows: William ' J. Kenney, president; Gcorcc Williams, vice-president. Minneapolis; man; reception committee, Charles Farris and John Cackley, vice-president; and Dr. Michael J. Gcorffe McDcrmott, secretarj'-treasurer, St. Paul. Tom McKcvitt; ticket chairman, Andrew C O'Connor, secretary - treasurer. Former Judge Gcrrj- McKay. Auth; publicity. Frederick William Wile; radio, Arthur P. Hudson was nnanimously re-elected John Baczcnas. UTAH honorary president. Phil J. Purcoll. Jr.. *35, 947 E. Sooth Temple The regular monthly meeting was held at the St., Salt Lake City, I'rcsident; John W. Rpleigh Hotel on March 28. Father Sweeney in Impromptu talks were given by each member Gallivan, *37, 218 "E" Street, Salt Lake present. Plans were discussed for a smoker to be City, Secretary*. troduced Rev. Ignatius Smith, Dean, School of Philosophy, Catholic University, and noted radio held some time next month. Those who attended Fifteen fellows were present at the meeting and orator. Father Smith's spoke on the "Social Im included: James A. Malloy, the out-going presi a good time was had by all, exchanginir remarks portance of Labor." Following this very inter dent ; Walter Toassaint, retiring vice-president; and stories about their former days at Notre esting address, an open forum took place. Father WJ. Kenney, Judge A. P. Hudson. Vincent J. Dame. Justice RoRer 1. McDonouBh, '15, a mem Goodall, of the "Bengalese," spoke briefly on the Reishman, Paul Smith, Paul Schanb, Joe Norton. ber of the Supreme Court of Utah, gave a very missionary work in India. Jim McQnain, Hugh Loder. Jr., Mike O'Connor. interesting talk on the life of the late Knutc and Jack Cackley. Rocknc. Our Rockne Communion Breakfast was held at John Cackley. "When the time came to elect officers for the Holy Cross College on Sunday, March 31. The ensuing year, Ray Brady withdrew his name from members and officers of the club were delighted WESTERN WASHINGTON consideration by the club., and T think it proper to meet Father O'Donncll, president of Notre Francis P. Denney, '32, c-o J. Walter at this time to remind you and the national asso Dame. Rev. Vincent Mooncy, C.S.C,, (National Thompson Co., 821 Second Ave.. Seattle, Catholic Youth) spoke on Rocknc. Father Mooney President; A. Maurice Schafer, '37, 117 N. ciation that Ray has been president of our club had with him the prayer book which he had Main St., Montesano, Secretary-. for 15 years, without a break, and has served given Rockne. This prayer book was passed Universal Notre Dame Night gave cause to the faithfully and well during that entire period of around so that everyone could see it. Mrs. alumni of Western Washington to gather for their time. He has successfully and loyally entertained Rockne had given it to Father Mooney after annual meeting. The affair was held at the Col our football teams on numerous occasions, has Rockne's death. The Communion Breakfast w-as lege Club in Seattle and was called by President entertained the Glee Club, and staged a perform well attended. Bill Car was chairman and was Frank Denny. Twenty members and two guests ance for them, has always welcomed in a proper assisted by P. Maloncy, J. Cassidy, J. Ryan and were present: Bob Bnrghart, Slorris Starrett, Dr. manner the leading dignitaries of Notre Dame, Leo Mulqucen. Claire Shannon. Dr. Carney. Thomas Meade, Fran including the president, oificers and coaches of cis Flannery, Bob Pigott, Maurice Schafer, Frank the school, in a manner rhat wouM do credit to Andy Auth. J. McHugh, Frank Denney, E. G. Lcnihan, James any organization in the Alucini As*5oci3tion. He WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Phclan, James Morrisscy, phi! Hosterman, Joe has tried to resign time and time again, but we George J. Schill, '27, ^lunicipal Garage & Horrigan, Bod Davisconrt, Jerry Hagan, Joe Sin- have held him in because of tl:e splendid work Repair Shop. Expo. BIdg., Duqucsne Way, nott. Will H. Tiemcy. and Ed Biley. Guests for he has done end the prestige he has given to the Pittsburgh. President; Rev. Vincent P. the evening were Bert Dunne of San Francisco club in this part of the country. Brcnnan, '32. St. Peter's Rectory, 814 Western St., Tarcntum, Pa., Sccrctarj-. and C. F. Aloorc of Seattle. Phil J. Purccll. Jr., '35. 947 E. South Temple The meeting was opened by President Frank Street, this city, was elected president; Jack The time has come for me to write the last Denney, Guests were introduced and the "Victory Gallivan. '37. 213 "E" Street, this city, was letter as secretary of the Notre Dame Club. March" sung by all. Minutes of the two meetings elected secretarj*, and the Rev. Daniel Leahy, who Universal Notre Dame Night was very much of held in 1939 were read and approved. A financial was a student at Notre Dame in 1930 and 1931. a success here in Pittsburgh. Radio talks were report was given. The president then introduced was elected chaplain. given hy George Schill, Turk Mcincrt, John Ryan to the group the latest batch of newly married Most Rev. Duanc G. Hunt, bishop of Salt Lake, and Jack Shccdy over the local stations. A dinner among the members, Thomas Meade. Joe Horrigan was elected an honorary member of the club. The was held at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, and Francis Flanncty. board of governors will be appointed by the presi which was attended by some GO members. There President Denney made a review of alumni work dent at a meeting soon to be held, and the new were members who listened to the broadcast from both on and off the campus, stressing the endow secretary will send you the names at that time. Detroit, and were unanimous on the opinion that it was the best that had ever been conducted. ment activities and the assistance they were giving C J. Harbcke, who has been secretary for sev graduates in finding work for them. James eral years, left eight or nine months ago for After the broadcast Ollic O'Toole, a local radio Phelan reviewed a little football and 3Iorris California, and I was appointed to fill his place. announcer, announced through a fake microphone Starrett was allotted five minutes for anything. Cy is with the D. & R. G. ticket office in Los Bert Dunne, alumnus of San Francisco, a free Angeles. in another room and gave a speech as Lord Beaverbrook, a former professor at Notre Dame. lance writer for "Collier's" under the pen name Gcorpe Falk. His speech was quite heated and vitriolic in spots of Don Plenadon, addressed the group, rekindling but it couldn't compare with the heat expressed a bit of old N. D. spirit in the gang. As E. G- WASHINGTON, D. C. by some of the members. John McMahnn was all Lcnihan was the last visitor to the campus, attend William B. Jones, '2S, Dcpt.of Justice. Room for tearing the radio out of the wall, and Turk ing the N. D.-Purdue game, he gave ns a picture 2S32, Washington. President; Andrew Auth. Mcincrt was trying to borrow nickels to call the of the many changes and improvements. '34, 405 Sixth St., S.W., Washington, Sec radio station and voice his objections. Several of The club was privileged in having C. F; retary- (China) Moore, president of the China Club of Some 200 alumni and friends of the University the others were completely taken in by the hoax, Seattle. Most of his speech and stories were in gathered at the Shoreham Hotel on April 15 for and there were many red faces when Mr. O'Toole the annual celebration of Notre Dame Night. was finally introduced. Chinese, so I missed a lot of them. The nominating committee of past officers, Rocknc W'as praised particularly for his grit The annual election was held, with the follow Thomas Meade and Emmctt Lenihan. proposed and his loyalty to the school. Dr. Maurice Sheehy. ing results: George Schill was elected president to religion department head at Catholic University, the same officers for the coming year. No further succeed John Ryan, Fd O'Brien was elected vice- termed Rocknc one of the twin symbols of Notre nominations and a unanimous ballot was cast. president. Jack Montevcrdc was elected treasurer, Dame. The other, he said, is Bishop John F. Frank Denney, president, and Manrice Schafer, and Father Vincent Brcnnan was elected secretary. O'Hara. The latter was singled out for particular secretary. The club is ioitunate in having four such hustlers recognition by Father Robert J. White, dean of The meeting was closed with an hour of pictures as officers for the next year, and after the elec the Catholic University Law School. He said covering the 1939 football season. tion a vote of confidence was given by the whole "Bishop O'Hara typifies the wants of America — Many fellows were missed but with those that membership. peace, spiritual health and happiness." were present, we had a grand time. At present, all the alumni in these parts are employed. Dick Other principal speakers were Ambrose O'Con- After the dinner the boys sat around and talked Meade has deserted the Northwest for the windy ndl, assistant postmaster general: Brian Bell, and played cards. AI Dicbold gave a talk on the Golden Gate of San Francisco, being connected Washington newspaper correspondent; District scholarship fund created by the Notre Dame Club with J. Walter Thompson Co. Phil Hosterman is Attorney Edward M. Curran; Harrj- Stuhldrehor, of Western Pennsylvania, and announced that the now holding forth with J. C. Penney in Seattle. «i:d Father William J. Doheny, Superior of Holy response so far to the appeal for contributions was Plans are being made for a summer gatherinsr. Cross College. Among the distinguished guests verj- encouraging. Morris Starrett has offered Port Townsend. were Roprcscntatii'es Vincent P. Harrington of Vince Barkc. Maurice Schafer. 234 The Notre Dame Alumnus
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The marriage of Miss Lucille Palmgren and Mrs. Earl M. Brown, '39, on March 22, in Prov EngageniBnfs Norbcrt Tinncs, '37, took place April 20, at Notre idence, R. I. Dame. Announcement has been made of the following engagements: Miss Leah Grcenfeld and Marvin A. Krucgcr, Deaths '37, were married, April 7, in Chicago. Miss Bemadctte J. Schumacher and Aldcn E. Rev. Bernard B. Mulloy, C.S.C., one of the most Lenhard, '27, of Mishawaka, Ind, The marriage of Miss Patricia Josephine Crum widely known of Holy Cross missionary priests, ley and Francis J. Meyers, '37, took place. May 4, died April 2 in St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend. Miss Virginia Mary Follansbee and Frederick in Cincinnati. Several weeks previously he retired from active J. Laughna, *33, of Grosse Pointe, Mich. work because of ill health. Miss Frieda C. Pastrick and Edward F. Stack, Miss Mary Frances Apgar and John M. McCar '39, were married, April 20, in Chicago. Father Mulloy was horn In Chicago on June 26, thy, ex. '33, of Morristown, N. J. 1S87, and was ordained to the priesthood at Notre • Dame in 1916. Most of the years until his death Miss Betty Richards and George J. Bruno, '34, he spent in devoted missionary work in alt parts of St. Louis. Birfhs of the country, but especially in Chicago, Detroit Miss Edythe "Williams and E. Thomas McNally, and New Jersey. For several years he was as CORRECTION: A son, Maurice Jude, was born '36, of Httsburg, Kansas. sistant pastor of Sacred Heart Church in New to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Dcwald, *33, on March Orleans. Miss Dorothy Lucas and John Norton, *36, of 20, in Fort Wayne. The April "Alumnus" pre Rochester, N. Y. sented the Dewalds with a daughter instead. The funeral Alass was sung by Father Mulloy's nephew. Rev. James Leahy, C.S.C., '33. Bernard Miss Angela Patterson and Robert W. Richards, ilr. and Mrs, Charles P. J. ]SIooncy, '21, an Leahy, '31, is another nephew. *38. of Niles, Mich. nounce the birth of twin daughters, Louise Frazer and Charlotte Frazer, on March 29. in Memphis. Miss Helen Mary Rippe and Robert J. Iloag. Jr., Raymond C Langan. Litt.B., *93, an attorney '39, of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph W. Powers, *24, announce the birth of a son, Patrick Edward, on March in Clinton, Iowa, died on Oct. 2. 1939, at the age 2S. in Omaha, Nebraska. of G6, according to brief word to the "Alumnus." Marriages A daughter. Mary Anne, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. James J. Gb-nn, '26, on Februar>- 13, in Miss Teresa Mae Deitle and R. Otto Probst, *11, Lancaster, Ohio. A newspaper dispatch from Louisville made were married, April 20, in South Bend. known the death of Andrew F. Fchr, a student at Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hanrahan, *27, announce Notre Dame in 1898, brother of Frank Fehr, also Miss Loretto Ann Fink and Edward S. Sullivan, the birth of a daughter, on March 22. in Misba- of Louisville, member of the first football team •24, were married, recently, in Fort "Wayne. The w*aka, Ind. at Notre Dame. Andrew Fehr was vice-president Most Rev. John Francis Noll, LL.D., *15. Bishop of the Frank Fehr Brewing Company, founded by of Fort Wayne, who is the bride's uncle, officiated A daughter, Barbara Anne, was bom to Mr. his late father and now headed by his brother. at the ceremony. Francis Fink, '30, and Henry and Mrs. Robert \* Knox. '28, on February 26, in Kasley, '28, were among the attendants. Springfield. III.
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Culkin and A daughter, Mary Louise, was bom to Mr. and Raymond V. Stephan, LL.B. '03, Galena, 111., Clarence J. Ruddy, '27, took place, April 20, in Mrs. \lncent F. Carney, '29, on March 18, in brother of Anton C. Stephan, *04, New York City, Carthage. HI. Rochelle, III. died in Galena on Feb. 20 as the result of a lingering heart ailment which had kept him in bed Miss Marjorie Veronica and Joseph P. Hiss, '29, Dr. and 3Irs. Arthur W. Fleming, *29, announce for eight months before his death. News of Mr. were married. May 4, in Oakland, Calif. the birth of t^vin daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Stephan's death was sent to the "Alumnus" by his Nancy Ann, on February 7, in Chicago. son. Raymond, of Galena. Miss Charlotte Ruth Alben and William N. Sherman, '30, were married, April 20, in JefTer- Mr. and Mrs. Paul A- Dailcy, ex. *32, announce sonvillo, Ind. the birth of a son, John Charles, on March 7, in Jacksonville, III. John McDill Fox, A.B. '09, Washington, D. C, Miss Kay CafTrey and Patrick F. Murray, '31, former dean of the Catholic University law school v.-ere married, December 2, in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kraus, '33, announce and more recently trial examiner in charge of the birth of a daughter, Margaret Mary, on April hearings for the Food and Drug Administration Miss Rebecca Hutson and John Bognar, '32, 5, in Niagara Falls, N. Y. of the Department of Agriculture, died on April •were married. April 11, in South Bend. IS after an appendectomy. A son was bom to Mr. and Mrs. John W. The marriage of Miss Evelyn McAdams and Krocger, *34, on April 21, in Philadelphia. Mr. Fox received his LL.B. from Harvard in William T. Kirby, '32, took place, April 6. in 1914 and practiced law In Boston and Milwaukee Chicago. Among the attendants were Joseph B. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Murphy, '34, an for several years before becoming law Instructor Kirby. '31, Erskine C. Edwards, '32, and John P. nounce the birth of a daughter, Genevieve Anne, at ^larquette University. He was dean at Catho Lj-nch, '33. on April 10. In St. Paul, Allnn. lic University from 1930 to 1935. Mr. Fox was a Miss Irene Mich and Anthony Knbarich. '35, A son, John Hugh, was born to Mr. and Mrs. iro-founder of the National Academy of World were married, April 20, in South Bend. Hugh J. Murphy, *34, on March 29, in Pitts Economics and an incorporator of the American burgh. Academy of Air Law. He was also active in the Miss Muriel Elizabeth Brown and John D. Academy of Political Science and the National Carbine, '35, were married, April 13, in Rutland, Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Leonard, '33, announce Council of Naturalization and Citizenship. Vt the birth of a daughter, Joan Frances, Easter Mr. Fox is survived by his wife, three daugh morning. March 24, in Chicago. ters, a sister and two brothers. Miss Vera Simper and Dale E, Lovell, '36. were married, March 21, in New Paris, Ind. A son, Stephen Lawrence, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris L. Moskowitz, *37, on March 27, in Miss Evelyne Mary Curtin and James D. South Bend. Through Father J. F. McElhone, C.S.C., and Swords, '36, were married, March 30, in the Log Vince Burke, former secretary of the Western Chapel," Notre Dame. A daughter was bom to Mr. and Mrs. "Victor Pennsylvania Club, the "Alumnus" has word of G. Rciling. '38, In Dayton, Ohio. the death of Thomas A. Havican, Litt.B. "11, Miss Esther Labadie and Eugene Bogardus, ex. Homestead, Pa., who died of pneumonia on March '37, were married, April 6, in South Bend. A daughter. Sally Anne, was born to Mr. and 17. Vince says, "He had been III for three days. The Notre Dame Alumnus 235
and got up on March 16, on which day he col Alabama and the third oldest Jesuit College in poned we will miss seeing the popular Sim Mee lapsed and was taken to the Homestead Hospital, America. from Sterling, III. where he died Sunday. ... He is buried in St. The Alumni Office welcomed a recent note from Marj- Maudalcne Cemetery in Munhall, Pa., and Nicholas Furlong, of Kennebec, S. Dak., state's "Dr. John 3L CuUirsn — 1267 Lowry BIdg.. was accorded a full military funeral by the reci- attorney of Lyman County. Mr. Furlong's address St. Paul, Minn., is not going to let operations or ment to which he belonKed." had been among the missing for several years in consultations interfere with our reunion, so he has the Office. joined the Til be theres.' Welcome, John! I shall A postoflice notification with the word **I>e- never forget the cooperation you gave many years ceased" is the only Alumni Office information on lOAC AO ^^^' Thomas E. Borke, C.S.C, ago when I needed a friend to contact the Mayo I TU3"UT '07. Notre Dame, Indians. the death of Fremont Amfield. LL.B. '12, Elgin. Clinic — you responded like the sincere and III. George Maypole, Chicago, was a candidate for friendly classmate you were on the campus. lieutenant governor of Illinois in that state's "It was hardly necessary to get any official recent overheated primaries, but lost out when Ross E. Pettit, ex. '23, Fort Wayne. Ind.. died message from Bob Roach, of Muscatine, Iowa. the "regular" Democrat machine swept the field. recently after a long Illness. Word of his death that he is coming, but it Is before me nevertheless, was sent to the "Alumnus" by Maurice DeWald. A recent picture in the "South Bend Tribune" so this news should bring back many of the class secretary of the Notre Dame Club in Fort Waj-ne, showed the popular Father Charles Doremus, whose votes honored this modest gentleman with the members of which gathered to recite the C.S.C., engaged in one of his favorite occupations, the class presidency in our junior and senior rosary for lloss. — feeding the ducks on St. Joseph's Lake on the years. campus. Since the campus Is a bird sanctuary, Raymond D. Sanduskcy, LL.B. *30. brother of it is a popular haven for ducks of many varieties Arthur, '36, died in Elkhart, Ind., on March 19. some of which stay for winter lodging instead 1915 DINNER Surviving him are his wife, his parents and two of going south. brothers. The Class will have its Silver Anniver' 101A R«T- A^ ^ Moriarty, 1900 EncUd sary Dinner in the Faculty Dining Room Richard C. Stucvc, B.S. Ch.E. '33, Tulsa. Okla., I 7 I U ATC, Cleveland. Ohio. of the University Dining Hall at G PJIf., was the victim of an automobile crash in mid- With George Sands, 'ID, Democrat, opposing the Central Standard Time, on Friday, May April. Said Dick's father, in a quotation on the incumbent. Bob Grant, '28, (both of South Bend) 31, according to a late announcement by "Religious Bulletin" after the fatal accident. the third district of Indiana has again an all- SccretaiT Sanford. Informality will reign, "R. C. Jr., was driving from Texas to visit a few Notre Dame contest for congressman. George Jim promises, and the speeches, if any. will days when a large gasoline truck made a left turn Beamer, '29, was Bob's opponent two years ago. be brief. in front of htm and the crash could not be With Mr. Sands on the Democratic ticket In avoided. He lived but a short time, but he re St. Joseph County are Art Schcer, '26, candidate ceived Extreme Unction and no doubt had a for re-election as prosecutor, John Buczkowski, "Harold Plunger has checked the right spot. too. Happy Death." candidate for state senator, and Ed Olczak, *33, and w^ill bring that genial personality to the cam Dick was buried in l^ilsa on the morning of for state representative. pus to renew old acquaintances. Universal Notre Dame Night, April 15. Members "All signs point to an attendance of 30 to 50 of the Notre Dame Club of Oklahoma recited the 101 1 ^'^ Steers. 1666 First National Bank I'll Building. Oiicago, Illinots. members of the class, and you will find among rosary for him, had Masses said, sent a floral them many of your old friends whose locks may tribute and attended the funeral in a body. (See 1019 ^ ^* I^^''* 324 Foarth St.. Fitta- have turned gray or possibly disappeared, but I T I ifa bnrgfa, Pennsylvania. Oklahoma Club news, this Issue, for further whose personality will have shown no change details.) Walter Duncan wrote recently from LaSalle. with the years — whose hearts will once more 111. tu Registrar Bob Riordan to say that another be as gay as they were a quarter of a century Duncan, Vincent, now a student at Georgetown ago. The "Alumnus" extends sincere sympathy to Prep, expected to be a freshman at Notre Dame "Ray Eichenlaub was offered some stiff compe Joseph Sullivan, '01, upon the death of his wife; next fall. William Hclmkamp. '11. upon the death of his tition when Jack Balfe, '20, was nominated to daughter; Dr. Neil J. Whalcn, '18. upon the 1Q "I O Paul R. Byrne, University Library, run against him for president of the Alumni As death of his father: Floyd A, Gcnin. '29, upon I 7 I O Notre Dame, Indiana. sociation, but knowing both men as we do, we 'will not suffer any anxiety at our dinner. We know, the death of his brother: Donald Bulchoz. '27, lO^A Frank H. Hayes. 642 Third Ave., upon the death of his wife: Wallace Fromhart, I 7 11 CThula Vista, California. of course, that Ray will be there, win or lose, so '35, upon the death of his brother; Jordan this is an official invitation to Jack to join us. Charlie Vaughan, with his brother, VinU . *17, Hargrove, '35. upon the death of his father: The secretary spent several months in New York of Lafayette, Ind., recently were awarded a Joseph Schmidt, '36, upon the death of his father: recently and had an excellent opportunity to see 552,000 verdict against the Wabash Railroad for Richard, '37, and James McArdle, '39. upon the the work he is doing for Notre Dame men. their client, the victim of a serious railroad acci death of their father; Herman T. Griffin, '37, dent, according to a clipping fonvarded to the "Bill Mooney, who seldom misses a Commence upon the death of his mother and his sister: Alumni Office by Dean Konop, of the Law School. ment, sends the following: Joseph Hughes. '37, upon the death of his mother: The suit was for §100,000. Arthur, '37, Richard, '39. and Walter Cronin, Ml. *' 'Sure, I'll be back for the reunion in June. I am making plans to "arrive early and stay late." upon the death of their father. 101C James E. Ssnford. 3725 Clinton Ave.. 17 19 Berwn. Illinois. It should, indeed, be a great three-day reunion for the "old timers" of the class of '15.' Personals " 'I approve heartily of the committee you have selected to handle the plans for the reunion. If P. E. Burke. 'SS, 301 25-yEAR REUNION Before 1890 Gamp, New Orleans, La. there is anything at all that I can do for you Class of 1915 here in Indianapolis, feel free to call on me.' 10OA OO Itev, J. A. MacNamara, '97t May 31, June I and 2. lOTU-TT Saint Joseph*! SanlUrium, "Joe 'Frickey* Farrell, Camp Hill, Pa., is an Blount Clemens. Michigan. other faithful who is coming. He is with Gen eral Electric Company. Ad\*ance note: Since many of the students will not leave the campus until May 30 (even though "Rev. Patrick Dolan, C.S.C., will rest a while 50-yEAR REUNION it is Memorial Day), it will be impossible for the from his potent labors as the head of Holy Gross Class of 1890 University service staff to have rooms ready for Mission Band to greet us. May 31, June I and 2 returning alumni before May 31 (Friday). "Howard Rohan, 2990 Erie Ave., (Hnclnnati. From Jim Sanford: Ohio, sends his regrets and informs us that illness will prevent him from coming. One son, Howard, "Responses to our letter are rolling in. Among Jr.. is a student now, and another son, Andrew, Advance note: Since many of the students will those who will join us on the campus for our is re^stered for 1941. We will be thinking of yon. not leave the campus until May 30 (even though most important reunion are: it is Memorial Day), it will be impossible for the Howard, and hoping for your recovery. "Joe Fliska — 6524 Emerald Ave., Chicago,' University' sen-ice staff to have rooms ready for "Ray Eichenlanb writes: * ain't missed none returning alumni before May 31 (Friday). whose courage through years of illness has been an inspiration to every man who has kno\vn him and I don't intend t'miss none, so if the Lord lets me. Ahll be wid you.' lOAA i%A "RohU E. Proctor. '04, Honser since the days when he shared gridiron honors ITUU-U4 BdUdimr, Elkhart. Indians. with Rockne and Dorais. "Twenty-five years and Eich's sense of humor Bj'ron Kanaley will give the Commencement "Jimmy Mathews — 5916 N. Berkeley Blvd., going stronger than ever! A true AIl-American address at Spring Hill College, Spring Hill, Ala.. Milwaukee, Wis., sends word, 'I'll be there.* is this lad, so be there to greet him. on May 28. Spring Hill is the oldest college In "Unless several cases in Federal Court are post "Other 'I'll be theres* include Galrin Hadson, ' 236 The Notre Dame Alumnus
1515 Sterick Bldc-. Memphis. Tenn.. March Wells. "I talked with Bill Allen today relative to Uni Fhildelphians could do a better job. and they are 319% E. Chestnut. BIoominKton. III.. Norman versal Notre Dame iV7ight and understand Red anxious to originate the 1941 program. What a Ranstcad. 2154 Thomwood Ave., "W^Imettc, 111. Maher, Cliff Noonan, Rig Sacklcy, Art Wcinridi 'natural* this would be for Bill Castcllini — Pub and myself will sit at a table for ten. lic Relations director extraordinary of the Frank "Joe'Byme, 82S Broad St.. Newark, N. J., will lin Institute, Philadelphia. The secretary of the he with us. So will Bill Carroll, of Woodstock. "Bill Allen is out in the country living in a local Notre Dame Club will, undoubtedly, give a 111., and Larry LaJoic, 925 Dime Bank Bids., De house built by Cliff Noonan. Bill has three bo^'s. detailed report of the splendid testimonial to troit, I told you in my letter that Ray KcUy, The census taker will make expenses when he hits John Nccson, founder of Universal Notre Dame national commander of the American Legion, had the Noonan house as he had about five, on the last Night, the idea being conceived and successfully promised me to be on deck. Now 1 hear from the count. Old man Sackic}* has about the same num developed by E. Bradley Bailey, '23, and our own Alumni OfTicc that Ray is going to give one of ber hut he has had more time. He got out in Bill Castellini. and very ably supported by out the main talks on Saturday evening at the an 1917. I have only two — one is a freshman at going club ofTicers. nual alumni banquet, which this year will be Loyola here. centered on the subject of world peace. There you "John Hart is district manager of the CCC "I see Norm Barrj- every once in a while. He have one evtra reason for attending the reunion. I'rucking Co., a division of the U. S. Truck is in politics and doing nicely. You will read Lines. His headquarters and home are in Cin "Be sure to register in the Alumni Office, about his hoy next year on the Varsity at Notre cinnati. •whether you stay on the campus or in South Dame. Here's the real news: Larr^- Morgan is Bend. You will have ample notification when you married! Never see Bill Fitzgerald, but Pete "According to our latest available information, arrive of any Fpecial plans or events for the class. Bahan comes through town now and then. Chct Wj-nne is doing legal work for the HOLC in the Chicago area. "Members of the class, and especially those on "Saw Fat Stafford and Frank Coughlin during the committee made known in the April 'Alum the Legion convention here. In going through "The 1922 delegation of South Bend residents nus,' are urged to write to those friends whose the 'Alumnus* I noticed where Mickey Eanc was is a large one, also a quiet one. Some of the names do not appear here. Bribe 'em, beg 'em, checking the editors on basketball. It recalled the boys who became so attached to the place that torture 'em, but get 'em back! days when the gang thought you and Mickey, the they decided to remain there, are: Gene Smogor. original Katzenjammer kids. Harold Weber. Eddie Herbert, Aaron Hugucnard. "Yours for the biggest week-end in 25 years!" Leo Lovctt. Paul Schwertlej-, Walter Matthcs. "Well, Dan. old boy, here's hoping to hear from Paul Padcn, Walter Shilts, Richard Giucckert, you and some of the- other fellows of our time." George Shustcr. academic dean and acting pres Bemic McCaffrey, and Ed Schmitt." ident of Hunter College, New York City, since Jock Mooncy's letter to George Wittericd fore Sept, 1 of last year, was recently elected president cast the exciting event which is confirmed in Orson Welles has nothing on Bill Castellini. and will ofnciaHy lake office on Sept. 1 of this Jock's later letter to Dan Duffy. From 1800 Ex year. Or have you read your newspapers and "'Kme" change Building, Memphis, Attorney Mooney lately? Bill's plan for advertising his exhibit in wrote: Franklin Institute. Philadelphia, called "How the Timothy P. Galvin, First Trost Build 1916 ing, Hammond, Indiana. World Will End." aroused an unlocked for re "Dear Dan: sponse when a telegram to Jack Benny was read 1917 S?"'"''?-''--*''^?!'"-- 3309 Falrmonnt over KY\V, Philadelphia. Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio. "Your letter was a delightful surprise. Pat Manion gave the keynote address and a John A. Lemmcr, 901 Lake Shore Drive, **Sincc I wTote George Wittericd, I have two 1918 Escanaba, Alichigan. new arrivals. Louis Prazer Mooney and Charlotte second address before the national convention of Frazer Mooney came on March 29 to join" Charles the National Catholic Educational Association in From John Lemmcr: Patrick Joseph IH. We were expecting Sean late March. Father William F. Cunningham. "Tom Mott has been living in Spokane, Wash., Michael and Patrick Sarsfield, but this is the Father Philip S. Moore and Thomas J. Barry, with for five years and is sales manager of the B. W. sea.'^n of surprises. Pat, represented the University at the convention, in KJinsas City. Ewing Paper Company there. Tom has t^vo "Do you ever see Joseph Thompson, who lived youngsters, Tom, Jr., and a daughter, Kathie. at Nashville before leaving school? I understand |Q9^ Paul H. Castner, 37 South Ave., New He certainly is enthusiastic about the Northwest- he is with some bank in your city. Give him my 17* J Canaan, (^nnec^cut. regards. "About the only Notre Dame man he sees is lOOA ^' ^' Hayes, Wm. J. Pedrick and Dan Roberts, who recently has been cruising on "I would like to hear something from granite- I Wjk^ Co., International Bldg., Rockefeller P^get Sound and some northerly points." faced Ted Carraody. Center, New York City. "Glad you ha%'e not forgotten me." lOOC Jo^n P- Harley. 2085 Brookdale Road, Clarence Bader, 650 Pierce Street. I TZ9 Toledo, Ohio. 1919 Gary, Indiana. lO^O Gerald Ashe. 29 Lake Are.. Hilton, 1 con ^° B- '^ord, I0I2 Black Bldc., Los I TZ^ New York. • T£M Anseles, California. From Kid Ashe: 15-yEAR REUNION "John Hucthcr, in charge of Sales for Hea\T Class of 1925 Industries of the General Electric Company, Sche 20-yEAR REUNION nectady, N. Y., visited the Notre Dame campus May 3!, June I and 2 Class of 1920 on April 10, to interview members of this year's May 31, June I and 2 graduating class who yearn to become members of the great * G. E. family. Needless to say, the Advance note: Since many of the students will requirements are rigid. It is no small honor for not leave the campus until May 30 (even though John himself to have attained his present position it is Memorial Day), it will be impossible for the Advance note: Since many of the students will with General Electric University service staff to have rooms ready for not leave the campns until May 30 (even though returning alumni before May 31 (Friday). it is Memorial Day), it will be impossible for the "Wo hereby express our thanks to MidiacI From John Hurley; University scr\-ice staff to have rooms ready for Seyfrit, of 1923, for his thoughtfulness and kind returning alumni before May 31 (Friday). ness in advising us that the Steve Carmodys. of "To add to the 35 acceptances, there are 30 Carlinville, HI., were enriched in January of this more, and it looks like our attendance will double Registrar Riordan sends word that Joe O'Hara, year with a baby daughter. The Carmodys have any previous 15th reunion. attorney in Glencoe. Minn., is making application four children. • for the entrance of his son, Joe, Jr., who expects "I had a chat with Gil Schacfer at the grand to be a freshman next fall. "A short time ago we made mention of Pierre national get-together in Detroit on Universal 'Pete* Champion, of Cleveland, in this department. Notre Dame Night. Gil promised to furnish Dan W, Duffy, 1600 Terminal Tower, Now Pete himself comes through with additional transportation to any '25er who got as far as 1921 Cleveland, Ohio. information which is, indeed most welcome. Pete, Detroit, and would pick anyone up between De There were recently two welcome letters to the lovingly known as 'Dutch,' and Mrs. Champion, troit and South Bend even if it took a dozen cars class secretary, breaking the long reign of '21 have four children — David (age 15), Mary to do it. He has the Hudson agency in Detroit- silence. The first from George Wittericd, the Patricia (14), Pierre, Jr (3), and "William (2). Gil really is serious about this, so call him if Dittman Company, 125 N. Union Ave., Chicago: The Champions reside at 2899 C^urtland Blvd.. you need wheels. Also saw Clarence Kaiser, and Shaker Heights, Cleveland. Brother Aquinas (Ed he solved one of a half dozen mysteries of those "Dear Dan: Gottry) li'isifcd the Champions recently. fellows who forgot to sign the cards after filling them out. He has a girl and one boy, and is "We're getting old enough to stir up a little "The boys around Philadelphia are all agreed with Rf^chold (Hiemicals, Inc., Detroit. something for the class of 1921. that this year's broadcast from Detroit on Uni "Enclosed find a letter from Jock Mooney, which versal Notre Dame Night topped all previous "Paul Hoeffler and Ray Tillman, of Toledo, did my heart good. programs by a wide margin. It is felt that only made the trip over to Detroit in a chartered The Notre Dai 237
Streamline bus for Universal Notre Dame Ni^ht have recovered as far as I had and should not Sends following addresses: Bob PameD, Box alons with 20 other eii^Is and boys. Both Paul look for\vard too hopefully for continued improve and Ray as well as Carl SchafTcr^ Frank Murray, 551B, Parker. Arix., Gene Snllivan. Crosby, Minn.. ment, etc However, I feel that I am continuing Ab Daschbacfa, 24 Union St, Westfield, N. Y. Paul Doolcy, Ray Cunningham, Ben Kcsting. alons to improve though it is very slow. Yet it has not with your secretary, are coming back May 31. stopped. How much longer it will take I cannot "Ed Ahlering, 17 Midway Court. Hammond. Ind. June 1 and 2, so Toledo will be represented with hazard even a guess. I have had tivo nen'ous up (1 boy, 1 girl), chemical enj^neer. Northern In a 100 percent attendance of '25er3. sets this winter, one quite severe but the duration diana Public Service Company. was not so long. Lately I have been feeling All apologies to Robert K. Gordon, who was "Wilbur Boston. »LD. (4 children). 542 Main pretty good and feel that I have been gaining listed as 'Robert Goodow* in the April issue. He St, Flattsmouth, Nebr. more strength. I am now up about 10 hours a writes, 'Goodow might be a lawyer for all I day. Tell Paul the sun is still shining around "John P. Lyndi, CS.C. 'Am the father (spiritual, know, (my kids don't know him either). Seriously here.* I might add) of 1.000 boys, all attending N.D, though, John, I am looking fon^-ard to our re Assistant prefect of religion, N. D. Be glad to union with considerable anticipation, and if I can " 'Gene Sullivan was a very good friend of Art offer. Mass for living and deceased members of do anything to help, communicate ^vith Robert K. Bergeron. Joe Bach, of football fame, rounded the class.' Gordon (not Goodow).* Sorry, Bob. and thanks, out the trio from the same mining town in north but the way 'we* (Mrs. J. P. and myself) dash ern Minnesota. As long as yoa know where Art "Don Miller (3 girls). 'Next Jub* I expect to out these notes for the 'Alumnus* deadline, it*s a is you can probably find out from him about Gene. have a backfield for St Mary's of the Woods. At wonder there aren't more mistakes. Bob has two Both ivere swell fellows.* torney, Cleveland.* children, and lives at 913 Nelson Street, Fort " *Ed Welch was a close friend of Maurice "George A. Biscfaoff (1 daughter and wife). AVnyne, Ind. "Gob" Boland, and Gob has kept up a pretty 'Since '25, agent. Travelers Insurance Company, "Paul J. Dufaud. 1911 East Second St., Tucson, good correspondence with quite a few of the old Indianapolis. You can locate Duke Clancy with Ariz., is married, has a girl nine 5*ears old and boys. You probably know that the Gob is work Consolidated Finance Company, Indianapolis.' a boy four, and his present job 'on the sidelines.* ing with Hcrm Ccntlivrc in Fort Wayne at the "Edward G. Byrne. 122 Hastings St, Pitts Paul wrote a letter full of news which just missed latter's brewery.* burgh. (3 children). Vice-president. Byrnes and making the April issue. Paul writes: *' 'There are very few graduates around here Kiefer Company, Pittsburgh. " 'Kindly pass on to Jim Armstrong any en although there are close to 40 who spent one or "Daniel R. Conncll (2 sons). Senior mnp drafts closed information of any value to him.' two years at N.D. Joe Ryan leaves here for man. Cook County, Bumham Building, Chicago. Chicago, probably next month. He hopes to be ** 'Alumni letter received today and very happy back at N.D. and teaching again next fall. Boy, "Clarence W. Harding (wife). 1509 E. Hildreth, to read it. It seems a shame that so many of the is he fat!* South Bend, South Bend 'Tribune.* Display adver boys are lost, stray or stolen. Slaybe I can help tising and newspaper promotion. 'Tell me if a mite in a few cases with rather slim clues.' " 'When I was in bed I couldn't go to Alass, there is any way I can help on the reunion.* but have been to Mass five or six times in the " 'Failed to read in the "Alumnus" about the past year and a half. However, the priest brings "Frank Howland (wife). General agent, Massa death of the son of Louis O'Hanlcy, '26, of Chi me Holy Communion every Friday morning, and chusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Memphis. cago. He had three youngsters of which^ a boy the receiving of Christ is truly a boon to morale, 'Harry Stuhldrcher visited Memphis last month, and a girl were twins. I tliink two years old. and I firmly believe it helps physically. I hope and gave a s^vell talk before the Big Ten and Shortly before Christmas the boy died after a few to see my little girl receive her first Holy Com the N.D. clubs.' days' sickness.' munion on the Sunday after Easter.' "Jack Scallan (one son). Pullman Standard Car •* 'Some years ago Duke Clancy was in Detroit, " 'I started this letter yesterday and it needs Mfg. Co., Chicago. 'Looking forward to a grand living with Eddie Polhaus, now with Ford Motors sending. Thanks a lot for everything, and may I reunion.* in Detroit, and George Koch, who, the last I heard, hear from you in the not too distant future.* was hack in South Bend. Clancy left Detroit "Bon G. KestinsT {2 sons). 173 E. Broadway, during the depression, but either Polhaus or Koch "Thanks a million. Paul, and Pm sure every Toledo, Ohio, Lucas County engineer. 'Hope '25ers may have a line on him.' classmate who comes back 'will say. one for you* have record attendance.* at the Grotto for your speedy recovery. " 'I didn't think Gene Haubcr would ever get "John R. Droege (2 children). 2IS E. Fofcagon lost. However, Vince DcCoursey has that Kansas • "Here's word from one of our class who is back St., South Bend. City gang under his thumb and should know on his feet again, Joe Mcnger, 107 Katherine "W. D. Hall (3 children). '. . , but quartering about Hauber or his whereabouts.* Court, San Antonio, Texas. ne.\t month.' 210 W. 40th. Minneapolis. Credit manager. " 'Less than two years ago Milt Leach was in " 'Thanks for your note. Information about Minneapolis, and I think he was working in a myself is scarce. I'm still a bachelor, footloose "E. J. Baker (2 children). Secretary and assist bank. He was a very good friend of Tom Hodg and scatfree and I'm associate editor of the ant treasurer., Peter Echrich & Son, Inc., Kala son, '24, and Tom is working at the Federal "Southern Messenger," official Catholic newspaper mazoo, Mich. Reserve Bank in Minneapolis. Some few weeks of Texas, now in its golden jubilee year. Illness, "Paul Sagstetter. c-o General Tire Service. Inc. ago I Was trying to get in touch with Wolf Moore however, caused me to retire to the sidelines a 1701 Clinton, St, Fort Wayne. Ind. 'Change my and traced him to Seattle, I believe, but no firm few years ago. Tom Ahcam, Ph.B. Journ., '24, address from 116 Woodward to 1924 Wnchell. or street address. He was a good friend of was married Easter Saturday in Berkeley. Calif.* Kalamazoo. Mich. Johnny Morgan, now of Linton. Tnd., and they " 'Fred Link. *26, Norwalfc, Ohio, spent three kept up correspondence for sometime.' "Bernic Finnigan (1 daughter). Private practice weeks here with family this winter, and by the~ as lawyer. President. (2nd term) South Chicago " 'Can't imagine Slick CNcil having strayed. way, John, my deepest sympathy to you in the Bar Association, vice- president, Calumet Civic At least, we know that he can take care of him loss of your dad: I just read the news in an old League. self. Hope he shows up.' "Alumnus." ' "Ray C. Conninfiham (I son). MofTett Studio. " 'Heard about Bob Pamcll since coming to " 'P.S. Sorry I can't be with you and the fellows New York. Detroit, Miami Mcach. 'Naturally I this country but can*t place the information now. at reunion but it is impossible for me to travel. am planning to be back for class reunion.* Bay Believe he is working for some mining company Here's wishing the fellows all the luck in the will have his movie camera along. and has spent some time in Mexico. Rcube Mom- world.' scn knows all the N.D. boys in these parts, so "William A. Krider. Attorney. 202 Engineers might be of some help on this.' "To be at reunion: Bldg.. 10S03 St Clair Ave-, Cleveland. 'As the "Leo J. Powers, practicing lawyer, 10 S. La- matter stands now. I shall return to the gradua " 'You'll probably find Sagstcttcr in South Salle St, Chicago. tion and am looking forward to seeing a lot of old America.' faces. Due to the fact that I have been ill for "Dick Zeller (wife), theatrical manager, 675 " 'Now we come to John Snakard. formerly of some time was unable to keep in as close touch N. ISIich Ave., Chicago. Fort Worth, but last heard of in Chicago, Well. with the school and fellows, but now am feeling John, I believe your friend, Paul Hoclflcr. can "J. W. McGowan. 1204 House Bldg., Pitts fine and am looking forward to have a fine help with this one. By the way, remind Paul burgh, Pa. (three boys), professor of sociology. time. My regards to all the boys.' that T have been looking forward to a letter from Duquesne U.. and executive secretary of the him for some time. He was to get some informa Catholic Welfare Bureau. "Fred Uhl. 414 S. York. Dearborn. Mich. 'Not tion for me, and probably didn't send it on be certain, but believe I*ll make reunion. Try Dnt "Firmin Fwsz, 320 Bristol Road, Webster cause he thought it somewhat discouraging. Have Griffin, c-o Acme Fast JVeight, 188 Lexington Groves, Mo. him send it on anyway as I would like to study Ave.. New York City.* it. Tell him that in November I received a medi "Paul A. Hartman. 348 Orchard Drive. Mt. "Harry McGoire. Theatrical producer. 'Can't cal report from the A.MJV- in Chicago which Lebanon, Pittsburgh, Pa., vice-president. Imperial be sure of making reunion, but £;oing to try Uke was very discouraging, i.e., that I was lucky to Oil and Gas Products Company (2 sons, 1 girl). hell. Given up my apartment at 20 Park Ave- 238 The Notre Dame Alumnus
nue, Kew York City. (This is for the benefit of «A^7 Joseph M. Bohnd, Athletic Office. "Jack Ohnemus, with Studcbaker's Camera some of the boys who used to sang up on me I 7A # Notre Dame, Indiana. Division, wc sec buzzing around town here, busily there). My apartment address is now the Yale From Joe Boland: engaged each day. And believe it or not, we have Club, 44th and Vanderbilt Avenue, New York.* "As this is written with the crack of the whip pictorial evidence wc would like to submit to "Can't be at reunion: over our aching shoulders, 'neath the driving eyes those of '27 who know and would like to catch up with the elusive Freddie Collins, ex-fuUhack "H. J- Harstick, 1929 Magnolia Ave.. Long of S. Legree Dooley, who constantly demands w*ho belongs in other columns, that he actually Beach. Calif, (wife. 1 daughter). Foster & Kleiser notes, notes and still more notes — here's 'Notes* to Mr. Dooley! appeared, was recognized and had his picture Outdoor Advertising Sales manager. taken on the Notre Dame crampus just two short "Norhert SkcUy. 'Forgot to sign his card, but "Frank Maj'cr, still with Northern States weeks ago. He's engaged in radio script writing the drug store in Salina. Kansas, gave me the Power Co. in St. Paul, as a power engineer-sales in Chicago, specializing in comedy material. clue. Sorry you can't make it, Norb!* man, had himself a bout with illness during the •'.\nd that's about the total of our gatherings past winter, but his last letter says he has things "Dr. Ralph Gladen (wife, 1 daughter). Psychia this spring. We've been too bus>- holding our pretty well under conrol now and is expecting trist. Patton. Calif. head over the atrocious spring weather and the better sailing from now on. He's about as rotund still more atrocious outlook for fall in football "John A. Yung. Married. Lawyer. 925 First as your humble scrivener, unless those several as a result, to grab off more 'Notes to You. National Bank BIdg.. Montgomery, Ala. months of illness shave
learned from your letter that April 20 is the "'Dear Pink: It will be a problem to give you long ago, he spoke before the Sales Executives deadline for a contribution I hadn't even known news on many of our class, but I'll endeavor to Club at the Hotel Roosevelt. I was making. help you out with some dope on those I have encountered in my travels.* "Stale to some but news to others is the fact "Digging further into the leisurely* forwarded that Mr. and Mrs. Linns Haloney are now in New mail, I found the delayed 'Alumnus' and discov " 'Last week I made a junket through Kansas, York City. Linus is teaching at St. John's Uni ered that I owe everything to that Benedict Arnold and through no fault of my own came to a town versity in Brooklyn. of Hartford. Conn., Joe Griffin, who after writing labeled "Salina." Salina. since my college days, everything I've told him about the Notre Dame "John J. Antos has a book just off the press. has been synonymous with Carlin. so I stopped men we both kne%v, sealed my doom by naming It is 'Law Office Secretary's Manual.* and only off and looked up the one-and-only John_ What a rae for the next column. It's like introducing a $5. (Prentice-Hall.) John is also ^ving his coarse. surprise to discover that this outstanding protege candidate just after you've snitched his speech 'Training for Legal Secretarial Work.* at Colum of Brother CVprian has forsaken cost sheets, and finished delivering it. bia University's law school. ledger paper, etc, for the more rigorous w-ork of "In presenting his gold brick. I can't under raisins cattle. Yes sir, John Carlin is a Kansas "Bishop 0'Hara*s closest rival for the mileage stand how big-hearted Joe left me to mention cowboy. He tried to prevail upon me to stay on record is Larry CuIIiney, who thinks nothing of Joe Timlin, who is the Chicago representative for with him a few days and join him in driving his 800 miles to be back in New York just for a a group of radio stations; Al Davis, who is in herd to summer pasture, but the more I pondered short week-end. Larry, with the FDIC. has been charge of the Diesel laboratory of General Motors on the condition certain portions of me would be known to commute daily when he is only a short in Detroit: and Jack Mullen, who is prospering in after seven or eight hours on a horse, the more distance from the bank being examined, say 100 deservedly with Benton & Bowles advertising anxious I became to bid my pal farewell. John is mites or so. No, no date has been announced. agency in New York City. They are all papas happily married, and has one son, who is a reg "Dave Gibson wrote some weelcs ago from 967 ill a ratio of — I believe — one, two, and three. ular carbon copy of himself. 'Wc stayed up until E. Garvey Ave., San Gabriel, Calif. Dave baa 3 in the morning reminiscing, and when you stop "I suppose the only scoop I've kept from Griffin been out on the coast for four years and says he to consider that Kansas is a dry state that is likes it better than any other part of the country. is that here in the Columbia Studios I occasionally quite a batch of reminiscing. When I left we see Prof. John Frederick, who lectures at North Of course. Dave comes from Indiana, but then agreed to get a hold of, G-Man Traughber some he has lived in many sections of the United western and at N.D., and who would be a Notre day and hold a minor league reunion in Salina.' Dame man by extension in any case because of his States, including New York City. The bad news in his letter was that of the death of his father long friendship with Charles Phillips. As you " *Hcnr>- Classman, as you know, is one of in January. 193D. Most of last summer Dave and may know. Prof Frederick has a weekly network Kansas City's outstanding young men. He is his family were in Seattle, the Yosemite. and program on CBS, 'Of Slen and Books,* ever>- married to a very charming young lady, and is other parts of the Northwest. Tuesday 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. New York time (con the proud father of five little Massmans. He sult your newspaper for local time and station — spends most of his time damming the rivers of "Equally unexpected as the letter from Gibson advertisement). the United States, or building bridges over them. was one from another '23 journalist. George When not busy on the inland water ways, he "There, Louie — just drops from the empty Scheucr. writing from 3047 Seyburn, Detroit. I'll shoots a mean game of Snooker, a game in which bottle passed on by J. Griffin. I'm rushing these quote him direct: 'You probably remember Earl I learned to my surprise it is not always wise to remnants to you promptly so that you can throw Dardcs, who was in our class and later went to score points.* them out for anemia or piece them out with news Africa. Spain, Tahiti and places like that. Well, from other fields, because this Chicago soil is I stopped off at Oltusville. Pa., to see him one ** *I met Coach George Kcogan when he was time years ago . . . met his cousin, Evebii Sey- wearing pretty thin. Maybe your readers could here for the basketball coaches meeting. He is get a little crop rotation with a report from an boldt. of Erie . , . she's Mrs. George S. now.* still the same peppery little fellow, and apparently And Nicholas George was bom Nov. 19, 1939. other city — for instance, with the next column still knows the game, for he pickf^l Indiana to from my old roommate. Carl Pettcrsch. wallop Kansas in the national finals, and his "Mora quotes from (George: 'Earl is back in selection was exactly correct.' Titusville now and traveling about northwestern From Carroll Pinklcy: Pennsylvania, getting pictures for various news " 'Bumped into Francis D. Rcilly — Fall River's papers and trade journals ... I'm still with the "Not many of the class of *23 reside in the fair inimitable contribution to our class — in Union Associated Press . . . have been doing a lot of state of Missouri, so my contribution to the col Station at St. Louis. Frank is operating in the flying, about 30 hours solo . . . and some sailing. umn will be brief. Dr. Bernard P. Crowley Is Oklahoma oil fields, and resides at Tulsa. Our Jerry Holland. Detroit "News*' marine editor, and taking care of the dental needs of the Notre Dame time together was short, but I did learn that he I have a little 16-foot sloop . . . the Migra.* men in St. Louis. Bernle is active in the St. has just recovered from a very serious accident Louis N.D. Club and at present is ser\'ing on its "George wants the addresses of Bob Capesius that had kept him on his back for a year or more. board of directors. Bill Leahy has been trans and Frank Doan ... for the *Ex-News-Times* My train left at 6:00 and his at 6:20, and we ferred to bigger and better things in Chicago — (circulation over 60) and other former staffers became so engrossed in our discussion of the class he is connected with the Pet Milk Company. Bill . . . sounds like a publication that would interest of *23 that he wanted to split the difference: with is married to a charming young lady; their young any N.D. journalist. both of us leaving at 6:10, — if there were any son. Michael, I'm sure, will be a candidate for train at that time.' "Ed Brcnnan. who went to the Bend from one of the future fighting Irish squads. John A. Brooklyn, and then battled his way to the Bronx, Seitcr is on the bachelor list. John tells me that " 'Had a letter from Bob Knox announcing the is now residing in Boston, having been made as he is in his fifth year teaching Science at the arrival of a baby daughter. Bob worlcs in the sistant manager of the Stone Mills Fabric CTo. Warrensburg (Mo.) high school. Charles A. Homer state architect's o^ice at Springfield, III., although is sales representative in southern Missouri for I may well have used the past tense, since learn "Another Brooklynite. AI Taylor, member of Missouri Portland Cement Company. AVhile pass ing of the election returns in that state.' the New York bar and connected with the Depart ing through this territory Charley called me re ment of Justice, is reported to have been seen cently. "When asked if he had taken the trip " *I .have not bumped into any of the other around the docks in San Francisco, guarding down the middle aisle. Charley said. 'No, Pink, '2Ser3, in Kansas CSty, which means either one California from. . . . What, Bill Jones? the way I travel around I would have to put an of two things — they get in early or I get up ad in the paper to get a wife.' too late. However, there is a rather active little "The William Cronins have a third heir, which club here and I am hopeful that at their next is to say two boys and a ^rl. ^Vhen this writer "It looks as though we have a number of '28 meeting I may run into some of them.' " saw the oldest in action he was making Jim bachelors in Missouri — Sciter. Igoc. Hofer and Conmey eat sand under threat of throwing him Pinkley are listed in this report. From Bcrnie Garhcr. 419 W^ 119th St. New York into the surf. City: "Another '23 who has three children is Jack "John David Igoc, of the Lorain, Ohio, Igoes. "From West Virginia, comes word of Richard Mullen. Jack, who hasn't changed a bit in ap- is fast becoming a power in the big business Parrish, political expert on the Fairmont papers. pcarance, has a swank office high above Madison league of Missouri. John resided in St. Louis He gives most of his spare time to writing — Ave. The sun and air are as good as in his until a couple of months ago when he was trans . that is, when he isn't driving out to his beautiful old room in Morrissey, but the view does not ferred to Kansas City, where he is division sales farm.in the mountains where he has just planted match that of St. Mary's lake. But he's not manager of the National Tube Company. Mis several thousand pine trees, as well as fruit compaining." souri's political boss was dethroned some time ago orchards, and plans to cover, next spring, another and now I'm wondering if John's transfer to hillside with about 5,000 evergreens. The brick Kansas City may not have some special political From Attorney Henry Hasley, 404 Peoples Tmst farmhouse, fronted by two tremendous pines, was significance — I know of no one more talented Building, Fort Wayne. Ind.: built by Dick's grandfather before he went off to along political lines! John still is a 'hold out' in "During the past month I have come in contact the Civil War. It will be an ideal home wlien the matrimonial market. I wrote Igoe asking for with a few names which doubtless will be of in plans are completed and when Richard and Agnes news of our fellow classmen living in Kansas City. terest to some of our members. On March 31. I cart out their interesting library. He came through in great style, and here is his took part in the exemplification of the Fourth contribution: "^Vhen John MdVTahon visited New York not so Degree of the Knights of Columbus at Logans- 240 The Notre Dame Alumnus
port. Ind, The staff, under the direction of the 1090 Jo**Pl> P- HcNmmmra. Attamcr Gen- dren. He is married and has two nice children. Worthy Master, O- D. Dorsoy. of LaPortc, in I T^T erm] Office, Indianrnpolii, Indiana. He is presently residing at 83G Amherst St., cluded, among others. Timothy P^ Galvin, Ph.B., From Joe McNamara: Akron — telephone number BI. 3848. *16, of Hammond, supreme director of the Knights "And now to continue the round up. "Clarence Carl Brumleve is a sales engineer of Columbus: C. Byron Hayes, LL.B., '13, of Fort In Ohio: with the General Electric Company of Dayton. In "Wayne, and myself. Hm was the principal speaker 1936 Clarence was vice-president of the Notre at the formal banquet which followed the degree. "John P. Waltz presently holds the position of Dame Club of Cleveland, and in 1937 chairman He gave a most appropriate and inspiring address auditor of the Canton Stamping and Enameling of the board of governors. He is married with a on our beloved Rocknc, that day being the anni Company, which position he has held since 1932. family of two children. His home address is 401 versary of Rock's death. Among alumni who re John has received his B.C.S. degree in accounting Wiltshire Blvd. — telephone listed as Wa. 6218. ceived the Fourth Degree on that occasion were and is a. past member of the board of directors of John J. Wallace, A.B.. '27,- LLB., *28, and Harold the Canton Junior Chamber of Commerce as well "Lorenzo L. Brenncl can be found in the Sur J. Tuberty, LL.B., '30, of Logansport. Among the as past lecturer of Canton Council No. 341 of the vey Section of the War Department. U. S. Engi large number of Fourth Degree members who Knights of Columbus. He is married, has one neer's Office' in Huntington, W. Va. Lorenzo is witnessed this degree I recall Eli Abraham, of child, and resides at 123 Clarendon Ave., S.W., married — has no children — and his home ad Notre Dame, and the secretarj* of my law class, Canton, and can be reached by phone by calling dress is 128 Hamline Ave.. Zanesville, Ohio. Joseph P. McNamara. LL.B., '29, of Indianapolis. 3-2375. Virgil Peter Clinc has a very good law practice There wore, I am sure, other alumni present whose of his own in Columbus, Ohio. Pete received his r.amos I do not now recall. '*The position of claims referee with the Indus B.C.S. degree from Notre Dame in June, 1929, trial Commission of Ohio is being very ably held and later an LL.B. from Harvard L.^w School *'0n Monday evening, April 1. I spoke at a down by Joseph J. Canty. Joe is married and is in June, 1936. He is presently living at 1541 dinner meeting on the Knights of Columbus in presently living at 870 Sheridan Ave., Columbus. Franklin Park South. Columbus, with telephone Connersville, Ind. On that occasion I had the William F. Cronin is with the Kellogg Sales Com listed as Fairfax S310. Oh yes he is unmarried. honor of being presented by Albert P. Hccb, pany in Cleveland, holds the very fine position of Oskar D. Rust is the Ohio representative for the LL.B., *25. and George J. Ilcincman, A.B.. '30. district sales manager. Bill holds a B.S. in C.E. RandoU Fuel company in Cincinnati. Oskar is also addressed the assembly. He is married — no children — and his telephone married, and has a family of three children. His number is listed at Ta. 1923. residence address is 2820 Shaffer avenue. Cin "Sunday evening, April 7, I spoke at im initia cinnati, and can be reached by calling Montana tion banquet of the Knights of Columbus in B. J. 0'Lcar>- has been with the Ohio Bell 3756 W. The American Steel and Wire Company Evans\'iIIe, Ind., following the exemplificalion of Telephone Co. successively "since graduation as is fortunate in having in their-employ Frank the TTiird Degree to a class of 112 candidates. traffic student, toll traffic chief, traffic engineer H. Belting, who holds the very nice position of In The Third Degree team was from Cairo, 111. You and presently holds the very nice position of as dustrial Engineer in charge of job and salary mny well imagine my pleasure and surprise when sistant district traffic superintendent. He is evaluation — Cleveland district. Frank is married Julias M, 'Buddy' Schuh was introduced as a married, with two very fine children. His resi and has a family of three children. His residence member of the Degree team. Buddy was one of dence address is 31G Frazer St.. Findlay — tele address is presently 13GG Andrews Ave.. Lake- my classmates in the old Freshman Hall back in phone 1120. Sylvester J. Dougherty is a steel wood. Ohio — telephone Ac. 2GS3, and his office 1924-25. I can think of no better appellation for works metallurgist with the Weirton Steel Com address is 1006 Rockefeller Building, Cleveland. all those distinguished alumni who had the privi pany of Weirton, W. Va. Doc has worked as a lege of living 'four deep' in a room in Freshman metallurgist in all of the plants of the above "CIctus F. Schneider is holding the position that year than 'Pal of my Stable Days.' company, sheet, tin, strip and structural mills. of salesman with a ship repair company in He has received his B.S. degree in mining engi Cleveland, Ohio. Clete is married, has two chil "This week-end I am attending a closed retreat neering, major in ferrous metallurgy. He is dren and can be reached by 'phone by calling at Sacred Heart Academy near Fort Wa>-ne- This chairman of the Troop Committee of the Boy .\vGn 45-381. The Cincinnati office of the Insurance academy is now conducted by the Crosier Fathers Scouts of St. Peter's Church. Yes, Doc is niarried Company of North America is ably represented by as a preparatory seminary. Rev. Henry Scholtcns^ and has one child, and is living at 1614 Penn Thomas F. McMahon. Tom is manager of the who received a degree at Notre Dame, I believe sylvania Ave., Steubenville. His home 'phone marine department of this company, is doing very in the summer of 1939, is a member of the faculty number is 940-J. well. His office is located in Carew Tower, Cin at the academy. A goodly number of alumni are cinnati, and his home is located at 4018 Lacrosse rgistered for the retreat, including Alfred J. "After graduating in 1929 B. J. Hugger went Ave., Cincinnati. Tom is married and has a family Hicgcl, B.S.E.E., '34. Utaurice J. DeWald. B.C.S., with the American Airlines, in which company of three children. Thomas Jordcn, Jr. is secretary- •33, Henry J. 'Harry' Humbrccht, B.S. Arch. E., he now holds the position of station manager. He treasurer of the Jordan-Marietta Company Paint '34. and John H. Logan, Jr., A.B., '34, LL.B., '36. is married — has no children — and is living stores in Slartins Ferry, Ohio. Eugene A. Milliff at Beechmont and Wilaray, and his telephone is presently a toll testboardman with the Ohio "The Fort Wayne Notre Dame Club is grieved is Be. 7508R. Paul D. Holahan is an auditor Bell Telephone company, whose offices are located over the loss of Ross Pcttit, ex. '2S. whose death and as yet has not married. His business address at 750 Huron Road, Cleveland. Ohio. Gene is occurred on Monday, April 15. Funeral ser\'ices is 750 Huron Road, Cleveland, and residence ad married — no children. His residence is 21324 were held yesterday rooming in St. Jude Catholic dress at 1401 Roycroft Ave. Lakewood, Ohio. Morewood Parkway, Rocky River, Ohio — tele Clmrch in Fort Wayne. Ross contracted tubercu His 'phone number at his office is Ma. 9900 and phone number Bo. 8150. losis several years ago, and his suffering during home La. 0823. You know, Paul, this is leap the last few weeks of his life was intense. year! The position of sales manager for the "Since graduating Rocco D. Pcrone has been Through it all he made no complaints, but ac Chillicothe Sand and Gravel Company, as well with the A. T. &. T. Company continuously. He cepted his affliction in that spirit which we like as for the Southern. Ohio Quarries Company, is holds the verj* good position of engineer in to think is characteristic of Notre Dame. being very capably held down by Georse F. Dris- the equipment department of A. T. & T. Long coll. George graduated from Notre Dame in *25, Lines department. Roc is married — no children.- "I almost forgot to mention that I spent a however he came back in '29 and secured his C.E. He is residing at 1745 Chapman Road, East w-eek-end last month with my old pal and former degree. He is married and has no children. He Cleveland. Ohio. Carl P. Wolfram is presently roommate, Oskar D. Rust, who hailed from Little is living at 342 W. Water St.. Chillicothe, Ohio, holding the position of cashier with the Retail Hock, Ark., during his days at Notre Dame. Oskar and his telephone number is 325. State Liquor Store in Cleveland. Carl is married is now living in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is busily and has a fine family of throe children. His resi engaged in selling 'Black Diamond* by the car "John F. Colangclo is presently holding the dence address is 271S7 Oriole Ave., Cleveland. load to dealers in Western Ohio for the Randall position of Construction Engineer with Lombardo The office of vice-president — charge of sales Fuel Company at Cincinnati. Oskar lives only a Brothers Construction Company in Cleveland, and operations — of the Ohio Deliverj'. Inc. is couple of blocks from a Catholic school, which is with offices at 1770 E. 11th St. Up to the pres being very capably filled by Chris B. Wilhclmy, very convenient for his three children who have ent John is unmarried, but don't be surprised if Chris is also vice-president of the Notre Dame already reached that age. The score in Oskar's you h&ir wedding bells. Joseph H. Kraker is Club of Central Ohio. He is married and has household is Notre Dame 2, St. Mary's 1." holding the position of treasurer and co-manager two sons — two and four years. He is living of Kraker's Old Heidelberg, Inc., in Akron, Ohio. at 178 N. Remington Road, Bcxley. Ohio — 'phone He is a member of the Republican executive com Fairfax 6923. The red ink of the Registrar makes known to mittee. Summit County. Joe is married, and has "Robert William Hughes is a broker's repre the Alumni Office the fact that Bill Kelly is a a family of three very fine children. His home sentative for the AV. L. Lyons Company in Cin teacher in Seward Park High School, New York address is 274 Kenilworth Drive, and telephone is cinnati. Bob is also a former president of the City, and resides at 180 W. 81st St.. N. Y. C. listed as Un. 1367. The sales department of the Rohner Paper Company in Akron, Ohio, is well Notre Dame Club of Cincinnati. He is now the ^Vith the unanimous endorsement of the Repub represented by Paul A. Bertsdu After obtain first vice-president of the 'Friendly Sons of St, lican party in St. Joe Countj- and in practically ing his B.S. degree at Notre Dame, Paul received Patrick.' Bob is single and is living at 3565 the entire district. Bob Grant, South Bend, is the an MJV. degree at Harvard. He is president of Burch Ave., Cincinnati. Republican candidate for re-election as congress the Cavalier Club in Akron — this club is a man from the third district of Indiana. group of young men formed to help needy chil Bill PInchel, district manager of TWA in Chi- The Notre Dome Alumnus 241
f^ago, sends %vard that two N.D. men are recent The class of 1930 has always been a record- N. H., is now managing a Sears Roebuck store additions to his stafT: John Thomas, *3S. and Jim breaking class, and it seems destined to break at Elmhurst, IlL Larry has been married since Moylan, MO, who finished in February. Bill is another record. May 31, with the number of June, 1939. and he, too. reports, 'No results yet.* doing an outstanding job in getting the air busi Thirties returning to the campus. ness for his company. He gets to South Bend *'BiU Steitz, the contractor from Pittsbursb, is now and then but seldom parks the sky buggy *'Ed Arthur, the kid from Ticonderoga, is now with the W. N. Sauer Company, who specialize on the campus to have a chat. living at 148 Centre Ave., Secaucus, N. J., and is in plumbing, heating and ventilating. Bill has dot-dashing for Western Union at 2500 Broadway, been married since 1932, and has two boys and New York City. Ed writes suggesting a Mass one 'on the way.' He writes, 1 hope to be out 109A RolMrt Hellmnff, Humboldt BoUdlnff, I wOV SL Louis, Hissoori. for those of our class who died before or since for the Reunion, but that "one on the way" stuff graduation. He announces that Warren Fogel may keep me in Pittsburgh.' and Tim Toomey are rounding up the Metropoli tan boys for a special train that will be Reunion "Charlie Daffy is a mechanical engineer for the IO-VEAR REUNION bound on either May 29 or May 30. Says Edward: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, and Class of 1930 'I can hardly wait to dunk myself once more in can be reached at 4 Irving Place. New York City. the Rockne Jlemorial Pool.* Charlie reports proudly that he is the father of May 31, June I and 2 a daughter, Maureen, seven years old, and Bob, "Tim Toomey writes from New York on the four years old. He will probably be on that stationcrj- of the Royal Indemnity Company. 57 special train from New York. Gold Street, to give us more details on the pro Advance note: Since many of the students will "John Yelland. who is in the insurance business posed special train, 'Warren is now working in not leave the campus until May 30 (even though at 831 N.W. Bank Building, Minneapolis, Minn., conjunction with the passenger agent of the it is Memorial Daj-)* >t will be impossible for the says he has been married since June, 1935, but N.Y.C., and within a short time members of our University ser^-icc staff to have rooms read}* for has no children. John has no definite news about class, residing in this vicinity, should receive returning alumni before May .31 (Friday). his being at the Reunion, but wishes it a lot of literature from the railroad regarding the trip.' success. TENTATIVE PROGRAM 10-YEAR REUNION Tim inquired as to whether or not all the Eastern ers could have rooms together in the same hall. "John Folks, credit manager of the Nassau Suf May 31, June 1. June 2 The answer is: Yes. all members of the class of folk Lumber & Supplj- Corporation, at AmityviUe. May 31. 1940: '30 will be housed in one ball, probably Morris- Long Island, has been married since November, Registration—Alumni Office, Main Building. sey, and the Easterners can have a whole floor 1935, and has two children. He will be at the Room Assignment—Hall not yet determined, but to themselves —• if they can fill it. Reunion with all of us. . the class will be assigned to rooms in one hall. "Art Gallagher, of Cleveland, is architectural "Ed Redmond states that he is not in the busi- Golf Tournament—^JMembers may start play any designing at 16112 Euclid Avenue, in Cleveland, nes of raising chickens, but is now with the time during the day, on the IS-hole William and said he thinks the Cleveland gang will all be Hercules Powder Company, at 5228 N. Hopkins J. Burke-University Golf course. there. St., Milwaukee, Wis. Ed was married in July, 1932, and has two boys and two girls. He sends Informal Smoker—Hall Headquarters. "(All of the alyive mentioned gentlemen are best regards and says that he will definitely be June 1, 1940: still single, and eligibly unattached.) there. Registration for late-comers. "John Harrington married Gert Michels, w-ho "Dan Cannon, of Columbus, Ohio, is with Ful- Golf for late comers and hold-overs, grudge was working in the athletic office at the Univer lerton & Company, in the investment business, at matches, etc. sity during our time. John is selling hams and 8 E. Broad St. He was married May, 1937, and 11:00 A.M. Baseball (softball) 1930 vs. 1935 beef tenderloins for Swift & Company at Peru, says, regarding children, 'None as yet — hold to a Decision, on the Badin-Walsh playing Ind., and is to be congratulated on two sons. He your hat.' Dan w-ill be at the Reunion. fleld. writes that he is looking forward to attending "Walter Parent is now practicing law at Mich 2:00 P.M. Baseball, Notre Dame Varsity vs. the Reunion, and suggests that if we can get igan City, Ind. He is married and has two Michigan State. John Voss, H. Magner, and Harry Bnscher there, the party is bound to be a success. children, and you can bet that he won't miss the 6:00 P.M. The Alumni Banquet, East Hall. Big Party. Dining Halls, at which the Class will be '*John Manning, who is living in Highland Park, seated in a group. Mich., and working for the Standard Gravel Com "Jerry Reidy. of Reidy Brothers Company, is selling furniture and undertaking at 11730 De 9:00 P.M. Smoker. 10-Year Class Host, Open pany of Detroit, tells us that he has been married troit Ave., Cleveland. Jerry is still bacheloring, to Other Alumni. Refreshments, informal since November 30. 192S, and boasts of one boy, and says regarding children, 'Heavens, No!' Jerry program, indoor sports, (cards, pool, bil seven and a half years old, and promises to be is a perennial 'Reunioner* and you can depend liards, ping-pong, etc.) there for the Reunion. upon his being there. "Frank Amato has been transferred very recent June 2. 1940: ly by the International Hani-ester Company, for "Bill Fink, the editor of 'Our Sunday Visitor.' CJbmmunion may be received by members at the whom he sells trucks, to southern Illinois. He is coming up from Huntington, Ind., and will early Masses in the Church, or In Hall works out of the district office at 4010 West Pine pass out his latest edition at our Class Mass Chapels which will be made known. Blvd., St. Louis. Frank has been married since Sunday morning. Bill was married in February, 10:00 A.M. Special Mass for the Class of 1930, May, 1933, and has three children, Richard. 1931. and has three boys. in the Hall Chapel, with Special Memorial for Joseph. Jeanne, and Frank. Jr. He suggests we "John Bitter finally sends word from San An Deceased Members. take our wives along so there'll be someone to tonio, Texas, where he is with the Southern 11:00 A.M. Demonstration of the techniques of drive us home safely from the Reunion. Lumi>er Company of 314 Nolan St., dealing in Prof. J. A. Rcynicrs in the Biology Building building materials, paints and hardware. He was for the Class of 1930. (Prof. Reyniers, a mem "Tom iMcDougal, the district attorney of An- married in June of 1936. and has two boys. John ber of the Class, has won national recognition tigo. Wis., was married May 13, 1935, and has will try to attend the Reunion. He reports that for the development of germ-free animals, one son, three and a half years old. Congratula Tom Donovan is now practicing medicine in known as "living ^est-tubes.") tions, Tom. on the district attorney business of Houston, Texas, but wants to know what has be Langlade County. Tom will also join us for the 12:00 Noon. Monogram members of the Class come of John Cummlngs and Bill Monaluu» of Reunion. attend the annual luncheon for Monogram Worcester, Mass. Men in the West Hall of the University *'Jim Burke sends Easter greetings from Okla *'Had Manske* formerly of Ne%v London, Wis., Dining Halls. homa City, where he was married in September, is now in the advertising printing business at 1937. He has one daughter, 20 months old, and 4 :00 P. M. Commencement Exercises, Awarding Stevens Point. He has been married since Sep s.-tys he will be there if he can possibly make it. of Degrees, and Commencement Address, in tember, 1935, tuid makes the following comment the University Gymnasium. "Francis Hand sends word from Epping, N. H.. about children, 'One on deck.* 'Had* can be N.B. The facilities of the Rockne Memorial, that he was married in 1935 and has three chil counted on for the Reunion. swimming pool, handball and squash courts. dren. Francis now signs his name with an M.D. "Jade Nowery, of 6417 Rutger St., Houston. etc, will be available at specified hours after it, and wants to be remembered to Jack Texas, says, 'Am sure planning on being present during the week-end. Sigler, of Eureka. Iowa. He may be at the Re for the Tenth Reunion. Best Regards.' Jack is union ... he said. married, and has a boy and girl combination. "Well, boys, it still seems like Easter time "Pat McLaughlin, now of 7569 Buckingham down here in St. Louis, because the little blue "John HcGce sent Easter greetings from Buf Drive, St. Louis, married Virginia Campbell, on Easter cards are still coming in. Thanks for falo. N. Y., where he is connected with the U. S. June 23, 1939, and is a. security salesman. Re them all. Your correspondent appreciates receiv Government at 63 E. Delavan Ave. John was garding children, he tells us. 'Not yet.* ing them, and is over-enthused by the goodly married April, 1938, and has one child, John, Jr.. number who will attend the big reunion party. "Larry O'Connor, the LL.B. of North Walpole. one year old. John will 'make* the Reunion. 242 The Notre Dame Alumnus
"Larry Fitzsimmons writes from LaPorte. Ind,, "Jcrrj- Parker telephoned me between planes firm. He very sadly took one of the Austin that he is w-ith the Fitzsimmons Coal and Lumber from Lambert airport here in St. Louis just a Boylc New Orleans tour and found himself in Company at 620 Boston St., and has been married few weeks ago. Jerry was on his way back to Mobile three days later. Al Gall has recently since June, 1933. His children are, Laurence, Jr., New York on another of his cross-countrj* jaunts. joined a new publishing house in New York City. and luiryl Lu. Needless to say, Larry will be Sorry I didn't have a chance to speak to him, Al and lilrs. Gall often journey up to Stratford, there at the Reunion. He sugECsts beer, beer and but I feel sure that he will fly out for the Re- Conn., to see the Andy Patricks. Andy, by the more beer . . . (must be thirsty). . way, has his own architectural office.
"Tom Kerrigan is practicing law in Chicago at "Gcorge Wcbcr, Jr. (Bud) writes from the "Charlie Cushwa has confined his territory to 7909 S. Racine Ave. He is brokering a little OIne>' Sanitarium, Inc., in Olney, 111., which he YoungstouTi and environs where he may be close real estate on the side, and has been married manages for his family, *I have long ago given to his two fine children. Charlie used to get to since February, 1935, with no 'results.' Tom writes Mrs. "Weber, as well as Christine (age 2^) aiid South Bend frequently, but not so recently. Joe that be has just heard from Leo McAloon, who Miss Margy (age S months) notice that I shall Blancy, our steelman, has satisfactorily recovered will also attend the Reunion; and he reports that be absent from our home the week-end of May 31. from a verj- serious illness that had him do\vn Joe Butler, the kid from Lakewood, Ohio, has Hcitgcr and I talked regarding Reunion Easter most of the winter. Joe Dccb, U. S, district at recently bee."* given an appointment with the Sunday. Louis doubts very much that he will be torney for the Grand Rapids district, had quite SEC and, after completing a short training period able to make it; however, we haven't entirely a time trying to catch some smelt for his Grand in New York, will be permanently located in Chi given up hope of making the trip together, I've Rapids gang, but the story goes that the smelt cago. We feel sure that Joe will be at the written to Donovan in Bedford and asked him to outran Joe. Reunion with us. go up with me. So far I have not heard from "Coleman O'Shaughncssy has recently opened up "Congressman Bob Grant, South Bend, of the him..' his own advertising agency in New York Gty. Third District of Indiana, writes from the House Frank Brown is seeking election as city attorney "So, you see, 90 percent of the boys will be of Representatives in AVashington, D. C, 'I hope of Pennville, Ind., in the May primaries, Gordie back to celebrate our Tenth Anniversary at the that this session will adjourn in time for me to Salmon expects to make his annual western trek University. Lou Haslej*, general chairman of the be on hand. You' may be sure that I will be there for his hardware firm and be present at Com Reunion Party, who, by the way, has been mar if the New Dealers don't keep us here all summer.' mencement. Morton Kccgan has recently been ried since June, 1935, and has two beautiful appointed head of the educational guidance de "Ted Ryan is with the Santa Fe Garage Cor daughters, Susan (three) and Jeannette (one) partment of the South Bend City Schools. Dan poration, in the capacity of Eecrctar>'-treasurer. is all pepped up and has everything in readiness. Lcncioni is practicing law in Kenosha, Wis. No The slogan on his letterhead reads, 'The Largest He has issues a warning that you brush up on news as to his famib'. Frank Hannabach is an and Finest Exclusive Storage in the Entire South your golf game, your ping-pong, and your sfiunsh, engineer in the Inland Steel Company, East Chi west.' He and his father are dealers in Skelly and asks you not to forget your golf sticks and cago, Ind, Dr, Thad Goraczcwski is seeking the Gasoline and Firestone Tires, in Hutchinson, your water wings, and a little change for the democratic nomination for coroner of St. Joseph Kan. Ted has been married since June, 1931. rummy game, county, Ind. and has four boys . , . the result of a romance "Be there as early as possible Friday, May 31, begun at the Notre Dame-Wisconsin game at "So, if you are here for Commencement, don't Your correspondent will be in the reception line. forget the informal meeting on Friday evening. Chicago in 1929. Ted wTites a long and extremely Cheerio , . . until then." interesting letter, that I would like to quote in its If you can't make it, a bit of news would be entirety, but space will not permit. Suffice to say, greatly appreciated for the next issue." he will be with us at the Reunion, and we're glad, Along with his contribution to the Alumni too. Office financial welfare, Fred Cunningham sent this message from Oregon: "Now have two sons, Frank Svoboda was a close second in the recent •*John Roncy, with the Jones & Laughlin Steel aged 5 and 1. Am connected with the TJ. S. De race for town president of Cicero, 111., suburb of Company, is at Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, and partment of Agriculture. Had a chance to talk Chicago. Frank is a Republican, has been married since September, 1937 ... as with Jack Cannon when he was here a short time yet, no children. He is one of the very few who ago w*ith the Columbus Bullies in a professional Marty Brill, as all you newspaper readers know, reports that be will be unable to attend the Re football game at Portland." is the new head football coach on a three-year union, but hopes it turns out to be an outstanding contract at Loyola in Los Angeles. For seven Dick Sulli\'an, who will be one of the genial years Marty was coach at LaSalle in Philadelphia. success. hosts when the Thirties take over on May 31, re I cently made the large headlines with the an James T. Igoe, 328 South Jefferson. '*Our foreign correspondent, Don Mulloy, has nouncement of his appointment as critic for the 1932 Chicago, Illinois. been digging up *dirt' in the south, and cables South Bend Creative Writing Club. For Sec From Jim Igoc: the following: 'I had a great get-together with Ilcllning's information: Critic Sullivan, when he Bill Miller in Jackson, Miss. . . . Saw John isn't professoring at Notre Dame or criticizing "Jim Doi^'ns has a new degree in addition to Dubuisson last week in Opelousas, where he is in South Bend, is usually at home with his wife, the one he got down at school, — the newly- city judge . . . after graduation, John entered Mabel, and his two daughters, Jill and Molly. acquired honor is Bachelor of Night Life on Rush L.S-U. and took unto himself a law degree and The Sullivans specialize in desserts. Street. He accomplished this with a lot more a charming bride. They have three daughters, e.nse than his A.B. eight years ago. Please ad ages: one, two, and three. Kenny Boagni is Robert Louis Sopcr sends word that he is an dress him as J. Edward Downs, B.N,L.R. occupational therapist in the Newark State School, practicing law* in Opelousas, and is doing right "Ernie Hcchinger is working at Ccco Steel. He Newark, N. Y. (stet). well for himself but I did not have an opportunity has been married for five months, so the boys to see him. Talked to Leonard Nalty in Baton On a recent page of pictures in the "Washing don't see him as much as they used to. Rouge. He is in the retail and whoIes.ile ice ton Post," outlining the activities of the De *'Bamie Bernhardt, from Sturgeon Bay, bowled cream business, is married, and has two children. partment of Agriculture, Joe Apodaca, lately pro in the recent ABC Tournament. His score wasn't On my way to Shreveport, I stopped in at Bunkie fessor at Notre Dame, now a South American so hot. but he managed to get his car stolen. to see George Pope, Found him well and the specialist in the division of foreign agriculture proud possessor of the Coca Cola franchise, doing and agricultural policies, was shown lunching •*Ed J. Kelly is a prosperous New York stock well. He has one daughter, and sends his best with Secretarj' of Agriculture Wallace. broker. Wanna' buy some A. T. & T.?' to the gang. I spent a verj' pleasant .-jvening in Shreveport at Dick Nowcr^-'s house. Dick's been "Ben SaU'aty was married by Father Dorcmus •IQ^f John Berffan. 838 E. Colfax ATennc. teaching the boj-s new tricks in the oil game, is I 7d I South Bend, Indiana. a couple of months ago in the I Jack is married and has two kids. " 'Have I told you about my Jaurhter, Mary Johnny's visitors in Dallas during the winter was "Bill Burshardt went straight from a western Ann, age 20 months. Get comfortable!' Dick Shieb. of Cincinnati, who is selling lumber, still single, but reported willing to drop the celi construction camp to WGN's best announcer. Fan "Thanks for your help. Jim. mail has increased terrifically since Bill's smilins bate life at the earliest opportunity. "Barrj- O'Kccfe was elected secretary of the 'pan* was run in the newspaper. You can get a "Ran into J<*n Kelley at the Detroit Club's alumni club here in Chicago last January. He free sample of Old Manse SsTup by writing to "Universal Night banquet and John, who has been is doing a splendid job in this as in everything Bin Burghardt. care of the station to ^vhich around considerably during the past seiren years, — except bridge. you are listening — or are you? had several smash scoop? to offer. John is doing "Here arc some of the '32 boys that are on the "OUie Powers is selling syrup and preserves chcm-engineering work for the "Q. S. Gypsum CJ6- campus that I have heard about: for Oelerich & Berry. in Genoa, Ohio. He revealed that Bad Haberkem is living in Springfield, Ohio, is married, the "Frank Gartland is a C.S.C., and is very much "I am rapidly running out of information: father of three children — look to your laurels. in the lead in University affairs as prefect of unless we are going to have a great big white Grange Weil — and is vi-ith the Superior Engine religion. space underneath the 1932 class news next month. Co. in that city. That Ed Stanton is in the Chem- *'Frank O'Malley is teaching English at which "Whatthehell, you don't need to know me to Engineering Research Department of Singer Sew he is past master. '(Gripes, how would you like write me a letter. DO IT NOW!" ing Machine Co. in South Bend. That Cy Rapier. to have an English teacher reading this drivel?)' single as yet, is in the refrigeration business for himself in Decatur, 111. That Frank Jenny, who Frank got his first teaching experience on the Jack Jordan was admitted to the New York received his Doctor's degree from MJ.T. in *3". is third floor of "Walsh helping mc. (Go ahead, Bar last December and is now practicing at 2180 now in New York designing engineering equip O'Malley, say I'm a lousy writer now!) Ticbout Ave., New York City. ment, is very successful, and did quite a stint in "Hack Wilson is somewhere around the campus Joe Pctritz, athletic director of the "Alumnus" F^ris in his chosen work. That Neil Ebert, when I understand, although I haven't heard anything at a phenomenal salary, handball and tennis last heard from, had the Buick agency in Nor- about him. I mentioned these above fellows that player extraordinary, ard. incidentally, athletic walk, Ohio, and is married. That Bob Heitzer is are on the campus so you can all stop in their publicity director of ye U., tamed the South with the Government Architectural Service in room after football games to toast your shins- Bend Lions recently with his recital of the sor Lafayette. Ind., and has charge of 16 counties. O'kay, I'll see you there. rows and joys of the college publicity man. That Ed Lopker is superintendent of the General Chemical Company's sulphuric acid plant in "Wil **For pure unadulterated success we give you R. J. Ekstein, of Cutler-Hammer. Inc., in mington, Del. That John Donnelly, formerly of George Bcntlcy Ryan, our own '32 boy. George Cleveland, when he wrote recently to inquire Holland. Mich., is completing his theological is the lawj'er for most of the chorines in Holly about the entrance requirements for his son, had course at St. Mary's seminary in "Washington, wood. nothing but fulsome praise for Hugh Ball. Hugh and will be ordained in June. That John Sloan works for Mr. Ekstein. "George CulUnan is in Shanghai. China, on a is practicing law in Peoria, HI-, and, as reported five-yenr assignment. I don't know the name of Q^O Edmund Moriarty. 1027 Femdon Road, in an earlier issue, is president of both the Notre the company George is representing, but I imagine I '^^ Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dame and Northwestern alumni clubs of that city. it has offices at the Chinese equivalent of Colfax That large Oscar Dames is in business for himself, From Eddie Moriartj*: !ind Michigan Avenues. selling ball bearings. That Larry Stitt is an "Norb Schwartz, as expected, has come through architect in Chillicothe, Ohio. That Jim Gerend **Thad Xclowski is a surgeon here in Chicago. in grand st>-le with several bits re: our wander is with the Reiss Coal Co. in Sheboygan, "Wis. ing brethren that he has tracked down. The *'Clay Johnson is somewhere in "Washington modest Norb failed to mention an>*thing .".Ifout *' helping 'Baldy' McKcvitt and F. D. R. "That Mike Coyle, who married a South Bend himself, but from the letterhead we assume that girl, is practicing law in Tawas City, Mich. That "Tom Bums is teaching school in Rochester. he is in the hardware business in Salina, Kansas, Johnnie Baldwin is still a roving representative X. Y. and doing ver>' well, too, we'll wager. of the Pepsi-Cola Co. That RolHe Bunch is mar ried and reported to be practicing medicine in "Paul Host is manager of the sporting goods "Norb reports that Bill (Rabbi) Lynch, usually departAient of the Fair Store in Chicago. This Chicago, having completed his studies at Rush a dependable source of news from the East, has Mcaical there. will be downright handy for his two kids when produced nothing better than a Christmas card they start to U5e boxing gloves, etc. for a new low. Come. come, '\\nilyam! That •'Information supplied by John on Jim Baker "Ed Mclchinnc recently was crowned handball Dick (the fun loving) Mcadc has apparently been certainly adds a refreshing note. Jim, whom we champion of the Notre Dame Club of Chicago. swallowed up by San Francisco's fog. but is nil remember for his managerial activities at He beat no less a formidable opponent than Al making a din for "Washington State apples in the school, is now the owner of a gold mine in Culver in the finals. advertising firm of J. Walter Thompson in the northern Ontario. He is married, is the proud Baj- City. That Johnny English was playing ring father of a little boy. and is living in a commun "Keller Madden has a state job in Tndianapolis. master for the Silver Skis R:ices held recently at ity where there are only six other families. He "A letter from Jack Jordan. Jack has been Mt. Rainier, "Wash. That Leo Cummings still had has six engineers doing assay work for him and, admitted to the New York Bar and is still a G- his feet on a desk in the McCormick Lines' office we're very glad to report, has been very suc man, as he has been for the past five years. The and champing at the bit till the spring opening cessful. Jordan household is to be blessed with a little of Seattle's Longacre's track. That while %valking "George Bcaudin sent in a few late flashes on G-man some time this spring. along the street in Kansas City Norb ran into some of the Chicagoans, reporting that Jack Norman Bowes, still cloaked in his old air of mys- O'Shaughnessy is moving to Kansas, where he is "From Jim Ward. 'Getting around as I do on ter>-. The same day Dick Prezcbel was also to be counsel for an oil company. That Bill Knox my bicycle delivering telegrams, I run into some spotted on the street in K C. recently bought a new home in a new district of the old fellows occasionally.* west of Evanston. That J. D. Kanaley is still "That Johnny Pcnotc was a visitor in Salina " *Drcw Shicblcr, although a recent bridegroom, raking in the heavy folding with his multiple in overnight enroutc to Dallas, Texas, where he lives manages, to get a 12 per, every Thursday to join terests. He recently sold his hardware business, on Lover's Lane, is married, has a little daugh us in a iwker game.' but this is just one of few. Fred Becklenbersr* ter, and is selling trenching materials to the mid Mrs. B. and the two little Bees enjoyed a six- " 'W. Gerard Weir, the Greenpoint attorney, was west and southern pipe line companies. Johnny weeks' sojourn in Miami Beach this winter. That very busj* the other day with his feet on his desk confided to Norb that Marion Blake is now. pre Tom Sexton, president of the Thomas We'iib Sexton reading the Racing Form when Willie Willigan maturely, a platinum blonde, and could be an Coffee Co. was seen at the Chicago U.N.D. Night called to see him.' admirfr of Paul McNutt. Aside to Marion — with six or so brother coffee barons in tow. That Red Armhnistcr s.iys not to he surprised if he " *I dropped in to see Flo McCarthy the other Jack Jacgar, late of the Pittsburgh hosiery indus- drops in on you some fine day. Herr Armbruster day in the new ofi'ice of the Local Loan Company try. and recently divorced from a seven-state terri is in Detroit now, in the circulation department which he manages here in Brooklyn.* tory, is back in Chicago, and last reported em of the 'Michigan Catholic' Johnny came up with ploying a system of watchful waiting. That Pat " 'I met Gene Connolly at the Rockne Commun an interesting note on Ed LcRoux. whom we have Crowley is fast being recognized as one of the ion Breakfast, and he was pissing out cigars on had no word from in many years. Ed is employed legal brains of the Loop area. George is out of the recent addition to his family. He. Drew, and in Hungary by an oil company, and was living, town most of the week for the Kroydon Co., but Jack Guerin were the only two '32 men I saw.* until the war. near Budapest, with Mrs. LeRoux despite his large territory, is able to get back to and a babj- daughter. Following the outbreak of " 'Nobody has seen Willie Fitz in quite a spell. the home fires almost every week-end. hostilities. Mother and daughter returned to this Of course, it is hard for you coming from a small country because, besides the danger, proper food town to understand that.' "Hoped to see Larry Sexton in Detroit for the for Daughter LeRoux was scarce and difficult to American Bowling Congress. Larry and Brother (See's note: Despite the acquisition of Leo procure. Cyril Enthrup is another hard-working John are both married and. when last heard from, Durocher as Brooklyn manager, it is quite evident husband and father of one. Living in Cleveland were in business with their father in Indianap that all of the dafilness isn't out of Brooklyn yet.) and assf>ciatcd with Richman Clothes. Among olis. Ernie Garcaro was in town for a few days 244 The Notre Dame Alumnus from Fort Wa>-ne. He is expected to stroll aisle- Ralph Else reached me April IG with this letter: visited his parents in South Bend prior to his at ward in the fall. Saw Bemic Cousino at the 'Reading your current column fsee above correc tending the Bankers Life Company sales school Detroit TJ.N.D. partj-. He is married and is in tion to Rockwell, Else,] I noticed the challenge in Chicago. Dave became asociated with the X^s a farm products business in Erie, Mich. Inci to myself from Lcs Jandoli. I think I can better Angeles branch of the Bankers Life Company in dentally, we had a nice '33 representation at the take care of Les in June as my brother John Jan.. 1940. and made an outstanding production party including' Bemie, John Kelly, who came up graduates from the Engineering school. I look record for his first three months in the life in with a group of 30 from Toledo, Jack Brccn, Ted forward to seeing some of the boys. I shall enjoy surance business — the Chicago school being a Feldroan, Bob Powell, Jerry Ashley, who is seeing you again and telling you what a fine work distinct reward for his success. launching a new Inundrj- business. George Arm- I believe you are doing as our secretary. [Honest. Bob Measer, just returned from the Dominican bruster. Grander Weil, and Walt Duprc, from guys, I haven't paid these men a thing, really. I Republic. Haiti and Puerto Rico, reports a pleas Port Huron, and Vic Schaffncr. guess they can't think of anything else to tell me]. ant reunion in Buffalo when he, John Sloan, of Being situated in Auburn, N. Y., I have lost some "Jack, Ted, Bob, Ernie, Vic and myself are Peoria. 111., and Jack Travers, Buffalo, got to contact with the Notre Dame boys as it seems adjusting the sights for reunion week and Com gether for a day. The noted Prexy Sloan was in there is none here at the present time from my mencement at school. Hope we'll have a banner Buffalo with the Peoria team for the K. of C. class. [That IS exceptional, Ralph. Isn't there a *33 attendance. For you fellows who have made bowling tournament. prison in Auburn?] As my mother and dad live it before, there's nothing to be said, and for those in Buffalo, I \'isit there frequently week-^nds. Of who haven't — come and see. You'll never fO^C Franklyn C Hochreiter, 530 Saint course, now with the golf season beginning to I Td9 Peter St.. New Orleans, Loubianm. regret it. open up, I shall probably have to cut down on my Many thanks to Xorb, George Rohrs, John visits as this is great golfing country.* Kellcy, George Bcandin and all gents responsible " 'On Easter I attended the Notre Dame Club for the info contained herein. Keep up the good dance in Buffalo and had a veiy enjoyable time 5-yEAR REUNION work and we*II just keep rollin' along." due to a great extent, I believe, to President Class of 1935 Lionel Smith. Bob Moore, and Jack Travers. I May 31, June I and 2 believe Li will help the Buffalo Club, and I cer Carroll Stalcj', now with Proctor & Gamble in tainly wish him the very best. I am extremely Chicago, will be v.-ilh the same outfit in Milwaukee busy and especially at this time. I hope to see Ad\'ancc note: Since many of the students will after July 1. Carroll says: "Got mnrried last you in June and I'm buying you a drink. Don't not leave the campus until May 30 (even though July, but my t\vin brother Seton (Fred), also '33, drink, eh? That "ain't the way I heered it." it is Memorial Day), it will be impossible for the is One up on me, with a fine little boy. Seton See you. Bob, and take care of '34.' Thanks. University service staff to have rooms ready for is selling food products out of Hamilton. Ohio." Ralph. Soda with" mine. Else's address is 30 returning alumni before May 31 (Friday). Carroll sent a generous'contribution to the Alum North St.. Auburn. N. Y. ni Office to keep his addrcssograph plates intact. "That takes care of those who took the trouble From Hoch: ^Q^A ^L Robert CahUL Athletic Assodation. I TJ*T Notre Dame, Indiana. to write. "Well, gang, the response to the letter has been good, but not as good as we had hoped. We've "I have been mulling over, since the last issue, From Bob Cahill: waited all week and only about a fifth of the out a little idea that struck me. You who read the fit have returned their cards. What happened to "My good classmates, I have but four measly 'Alumnus* know that a page is devoted to 'Spot the other four fifths? It didn't cost a cent to communications this month, so this column, that light Alumni,' coverine, of course, all classes. I drop it in the mailbox. AH you had to do was had burgeoned so fine but a few months back, is sez to myself, sez I, why couldn't we do that in fill it in and let us have the dope. Our editor now easing off I fear. There is but one more our column, but limit it to the MARVELOUS extended the deadline till the 22nd so we can't issue before closing up for the year, so if you MEN of '34? And make our nominations not only wait any longer for the stragglers. We*Il give want to see your name in print, if you want the for fame^ or financial gain, but for having ful you the 'remarks* of those returning and those boys to know what's happened to you, if you want filled Catholic responsibilities; or, for anything who regret they can't make it. For those of you to be successful, send in some stuff to ol* Bob. curious that might have befallen a classmate. who just returned the cards 'checked' with no How about a little help? T could go on filling up Take me, for example — I majored in Foreign comments — we'll list you in the class in which si»ace saying nothing, but 1*11 limit it to what you Commerce and haven't gotten off the campus yet! sent me. you fall. Then at the end — something of com "But seriously. I would like to hear from you. mittees and plans. **Bob Hamilton, now pales manager of the Du- We could name, say, just one a month. And to The first letter comes from the President of the more Company of Racine, Wis,, makers of electric start it off, I give you my MARVELOUS MAN OF United States through his secretary. We felt it motors, tools, appliances, etc.. says: 'Recently my '34 for this month, Jim Keants. Jim, you'll re proper to send him a form letter, too, along with a dad was out on the Coast and saw Augic Von member, used to write those fearless pieces about personal note, since he is an honorary member Boecklin. He seems to }.-e doing very well for keeping off the grass when he edited the 'Scholas of the '35 outfit. We give you his reply: himself. dri\*ing a Mercury, and taking an active tic' He went with the 'Chicago Daily News' right part in the wood working and lumber mill plant after graduation, and in no time at all had a "THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON with which he is connected in Tacoma. One of by-line on the sports page, and, incidentally, the April 15, 1940 tlie^e days I p'an on giving you a lot of informa 'Daily News' has one of the finest sport sections in My dear Mr. Hochreiter: tion about the boys so you can fill your column. journalism today. I^ast summer, Jim did a series The President has asked me to thank you and, Incidentally, there seems to be an awful lot of life of stories on Dizzy Dean which brought him the in the class of *34's column and much of it is through you, the members of the Alumni of the plaudits of even his competitors, and from older, Class of 1935 of the University of Notre Dame due to you. (Note: T guess he meant up to this experienced men in his field. That's a compliment, month]. . . . Thanks a lot for everything, etc* for the cordial invitation they have extended to when it comes from a rival. He also has a daily him to join in the class reunion to be held May "Comes an unsigned note from South Bend, as column 'The Score Card.' But what is of inter thirty-first through June second. follows: 'Better late than never — so they say — est to us. gents, is that he really keeps N.D. on so I \vish to inform you that Joseph Thomas those pages, too. If some of you were thinking of "While the President deeply appreciates your Voegelc, of Peoria, is the proud papa of a boy taking a paper for Notre Dame sport news. Jim's thoughtful ness in remembering him, he has asked — some 16 months old. His wife is the former sheet is excellent. Nor is this intended to sell me to convey his sincere regret that he cannot Miss Irene Murdock of South Bend, who is the short Ardi >^'ard's famous 'Chicago Tribune* sport come to Notre Dame for this interesting celebra sister of Benedict F. Murdock, '40.' To whomever sheet, but merely a boost for James K. Keams. tion. He asks if you will be good enough to sent this note, thanks. The handwriting was the Grantland Rice of '34. convey his best wishes to all those attending. feminine, so if any of you wives haven't anything "Now let's have a nominalion for next month. "With kindest regards. to do. and I know j-ou don't, just sit down and See you then. Look me up at Commencement. Sincerely yours, drop us a line about the old man. I'd be glad (Signed) Edwin M. W,^tson, to get the feminine slant en some of those '34 - "Press time flash from Harrj- Rockett. Boston Secretary to the President." heels. attorney: "Now to the cards of those returning to date: "Here's a postcard from Harvey Rockwell, 1202 " 'On the first of June I am to be married to Bob Shanahxn will be coming back. He sa>'s: Essex House. Newark. N. J. 'Please forgive my Miss Clare O'Brien of Boston at St. Gregory's 'M.irried August 16, 1938, Joan E. Quinkect of not having written before but 1*11 try to do better Church, Dorchester, Mass. I suppose it is an Roseville, Michigan — no children.* event which some of our classmates from Alumni in the future. "While it's no excuse, my alibi is in •*WaU Sheahan writes: 'To be married May 25, trying to run a column mj-self (see the New Jer Hall (1933) may laugh at in view of the many good times we had while there. But give me a 1940 — hope to see a lot of the '35ers at the re sey Club news). We were distraught to hear of union, Frank.* Coach Nicholson's passing and extend most sin thought on that day and trust that Boston w^ill at cere sympathies. Shall try to ^vrite soon again least be threatened with good weather — some Vic Knrzweg, practicing law down in native and I feel fully chastised in your column.' CUB thing unknown thus far this spring.* " Louisiana, writes he is coming; was married column. Harve. OUR column, if you don't mind. Dave i/L Feferman, now living in Los Angeles, June 18. 1938, and says he would like to have us The Notre Dame Alumnus 245 drop up to sec him when we get back to New here after I received M.S. in Education at Indiana ried May 9, 1937. Tom Yarr, '32, is manager of Orleans. "We'll be there, Vic University (1936).* Mat is on his way to the our Kansas Gty office.' (Public Loan Corp.) smoker. **John Nccson writes: 'Do your best to get most "Al McCarthy — 'If I can line up Chnck Horns of the boys back — your job during these five "George Foss — 'Was married at the Log Chapel and Pete Viviano, etc I will do my best to be years has been excellent.' John is coming. Easter Monday. Howie Mnrdock, '37, was best there.' man. Wes LOH-CII, *36, also present as well as "Vinee Hogan from New York wrote 'yes' to "Roland Rouleau — 'Cannot leave town until Kcv. John Lj-nch, C.S.C., '25. Bride was Mary the first query and 'ditto* to the second, and says. Saturday noon — Charlie Sdiill and myself will be M. Herbert of Dunmore, Pa.' George will be with 'Too much to say in so little space, so I'll keep it along Saturday afternoon. Incidentally, Schill Mi — maybe w^ith bride, George? Lots of happi and skip it now.' was married the 13th of April to Miss Jane ness, fella! Sheridan of Pfeoria. Blatt Sagartz. Bill Gorgan, "Jack Lively — 'I expect to be admitted to the "Roy Scholz — 'Have recently been appointed and Phil Kirley attended.* Thanks, Roland — N.Y. Bar Association. The only thing that may as assistant resident physician here for the year and to you, Charlie — our very best for happiness possibly prevent my being to the reunion would starting July 1. Am looking fonvard to seeing and success! be to have the swearing in exercises the same date the old gang. Stir up the '35 pre-meds. won't as the reunion.' "Clarence Pickard — 'Married October 8, 1938 you?' (We will tell you more about a follow-up — proud father of John Clarence, Jr.. born Feb "Jim Rcvillc — *My present position is with my letter from Dr. Scholz presently.) ruary 2, 1940. Hope to see you at the reunion. legs crossed, stooped over a draughting tabic which "Ed O'Hara —• 'How about a splash party in Hoch.' Clarence says he 'probably' will make the is in my own office. Not married but soon my the new pool for the '35ers and their wives?' Ed smoker — Atta boy. *pic' Felicitations on the Dad hopes. My, My, My, and how I wonder- was married June 12, 1937. ofTspring! where you get all the time to manage that very "Frank Leonard — 'Married July 23, 1938 — bright column and all the other things you've "Claude Tourck •— 'Will be married June 15, daughter bom Easter Sunday, 1940 — Joan Fran been up to — coming.* 1G40 — I'll be there.' (That's right, fellas — at ces.' Our best to you. proud father! See you the reunion and the wedding!) "Bob Donahue — 'Will try to get down if at all Saturday, June 1. •• possible and bring Bill Cole, now living at Nevada, "Luke Kelly — Hi yeh, boy! Are there any "Bob Shields — 'Married November 28. 1936, Missouri, with me.' rr-ts to chase away in your present apartment. and have one-year-old girl.' Another man who "Tom Campbell — 'Single and very happy — Enjoyed the long letter of Pat Fisher you pub made the grade — our best. Bob! haven't missed a reunion since graduation.' lished and also your column every month. "Was "Art Kranzfelder will make the week-end some out with Joe O'Kane, who is coaching up in Troy, "Cliff Dudley — 'Best of luck, Hoch. with the time, but not for Friday night, as will John N.Y. Having N.D. meeting at University Club to arrangements. I'm doing my best to be there for Groos. Friday night.' night —• wish you were here — love and kisses to your wife. Mrs. H.' (Luke is no longer in "Bob Pendergast — 'Married November 4. 1937. "Frank Vukovich — Married August 30, 1937 — social work — now with Remington Rand, in Has Louis Yaeger of "Wheeling, "W. "Va., said that 'You'll know me when I arrive.' Albany, N. Y.)' Glad you're coming, Luke — he was coming?' Not yet. Bob, but we are wait "Walt Ryan — 'Married January 20, 193G — much to talk over! ing for his card. Hope you can wipe out that (?) also father of an S-months-oW girl. Sorry X for Friday night! "Harry Gafney — "This is the first letter I have didn't get around to notify you, Hoch.' "Walt's "Bob Fox — 'I'll try to make it Friday night — received since graduation that didn't contain a coming. Congratulations daddy! married July 10, 1937 — 2 children: girl, 23 bill or A summons to court — so consequently, "John Annas — John says he will 'absolutely months, and boy. 10 months.' The glad hand on George McGrath and I w-ill try our best to be he there Friday night — looking forward to seeing the last one. Bob! present.' all of the fellows and teachers of class of '35.* "Dick Ballman — 'Am looking forward to a John w-as married June 17, 1939. "Joe Washko — 'I hope that all goes well that renewal of old acquaintances and an all-around "Tonj- Andrconi — 'You said it, I'm coming — I may. keep the abo\'e date.* Joe was married good time.* Let*s make it Friday, Dick! June 12. 1939. bringing Fred Koch, '36, with me.' "Bob Lee — 'Married June 25. 1938 — Would "Tony Crowley •— Your old mail man, Hoch! "Sig Sluszka — 'Baby S. Gregor>' — a fresh like to get together on transportation with some Hope to have the pleasure of meeting your wife man in 1958 at N.D., we hope. He's strong, big one from vicinity.* Okay, fellas — what do you at reunion — Regards.' and a husky Sluszka. Fullback material. I'll say to getting in touch with Bob at 59 Ellsworth "Jim Pick — 'Coming — all I want to see is be there!' Felicitations on the fifth horseman, Ave., New Haven, Conn.? Gafney and McGrath Al Lawton's Russian baby.' Sig! — how about you helping out. Bob ? We'll be look ing for the three of you on Friday night! "Ben Bcyrer — *Am looking fonvard to seeing "Now let's get to the crowd who just returned the gang. Regards to you, Hoch.* Ben was mar the Card with the top line checked to the two "John Fry — 'Am planning to attend the re ried March G, 1937. important questions; hut with no comments. The union and will try to make the smoker. Married April 3, 1937. "Will there be something for wives "Tom Leonard — 'Coming. Daughter bom following reported they would be with us: to do?' (Nice question, John, and of it more in (Kathleen Ann) December 3 1939' — Congratula "Jack Slattcry — married July 1. 1939; Bill a moment!) tions, Tom! Bernard; Bob Carter — married June 4, 193S; "Before we get to the letters that have come in "Frank Koppclbcrger — 'It'll be swell seeing Leo DiUon; Bill Ottc; Joe Beck; Hal Kohlman — — here are the names of the men who can't all the fellows and good friends again. You've mnrried February 4. 1939: Jim Divyor; Paul Car make it for the reunion. We will tabulate their been doing an excellent job — best regards.* roll; Kurt Simon; Jim 0*Mcara, Clare Burger; marriages and present jobs and remarks for the John Burke — married February 11. 1939; John . "Russ O'Shaca — 'Graduation week-end at June issue. Now we want to give you just their Allen; Jack Shodron — where is that promised Notre Dame, and reunion time as well, is one names. They sent regrets, and we will turn letter; Jack?: Art Korzcncski — married June 21, occasion which should well reward one's time them all over to you next time when we have 1939: Phil Kirley; Bill Hoffcrt; Tom Proctor — spent in attending it. I tell you — it's won more room. Charlie Williamson, Ken Whipps, married September 8, 1939; Duke Walters •— mar derful !' Fred Erdle. Glenn Vuhs, Joe Morphy, Neil Cro»r- ried June 17, 1939; Hurdis Dausman; Joe Argus; "Bill Ryan — 'Will trj* to write more before ley. Bill Steis. Dick Shamla, Jim Sheib, George John Malloy. Ray Shea; Bemie 0*Brien -— mar deadline. However, here's an invite to you. Hoch. Isselman, Ed Lonegan. Klatt Winkle, (But Matt ried July 1, 1939: Phil Heinle; and Aaron Hamm. or any '35cr to drop in either at Assoc Invest. says there may be a possibility of his getting a^vay or our apartment — any time!' (The address — "Those are the fellas returning for the smoker from the plant long enough — 'will certainly try- 1076 Lincolnway ISast). Bill was married No on Friday night gang — plus all those whose to get away but questionable.' — How about put vember 24, 1938. cards come in after this date — and we hope ting the pressure on, kid?), John Maddock (John "Tony Danning — 'I'll be there, Hoch — mar there will be a lot more because we are planning says nothing definite — but we are keeping a spot ried at the "Los Chapel May 7, I93S — now have on 200 for the smoker — Let's talk it up! The for you, fella 1), Bill Moss (make those (?s) a a baby girl.* Our best, Tony! following will be back for the week- "First is a wire from Mart Hcndcle •— 'The "Jim Jennings sent along a missive just before Tom Proctor, the following are asked to look us first. I hope, to say I'll be there.' — Not the first. the cards went out. Jim inquires after the re up at the Hoffmann Hotel, the Alumni Office, or Mart, but nearly! union plans and says that he finished the law our class residence hall as soon as they arrive —• at Texas U. in 193S and has been practicing ever leave a note, if w*e cannot be found, as to where "Bob Scott — Bob is doubtful but thinks he may since with the firm of G. T. Watts in Roswell, we can reach you immediately: A. Arrangements: "be able to work up a good reason to bring the N. Mex. We quote: 'If nothing happens, I think Art Korzcncski. Jack Clark, Roy Sdiolz; B. new baby son — a junior — home to see Grand- that I will be able to make it back to the reunion.' Smoker: Mitch Salch, Cliff Dudley, Luke Kelly, daddy. Bob married Eleanor Elliott of South We are expecting j-ou, Jim — the plans follow. George Demetrio; G. Residence: Joe Washko. Carl Bend. The son was born March 11, 1940. Bob Thanks for the letter — we needed it. Wcbcr, Gunner McGrath; D. 5-10 year ball game: has heen transferred by National Harvester from Bob Carter, Ed O'Hara, Haro" Gafncy. North Dakota, to Minneapolis and is sales pro "Tony Andrconi sent a letter with his card to motion manager now. Nice going. Bob! Con 'let-all the ex-inmates of Sorin Sub know I'm still "2) Residence: the official '35 hall has not as gratulations on the child — make that a trip for alive. . . . Alas and alack! I'm' not as big as I yet been assigned as we go to press. You will be three — we'll be looking for you to offer the hand was in the golden era. I've lost 60 pounds and notified by signs on the campus. Get your room of best wishes! now weigh a few pounds over a ton. I want to immediately. Even though you remain in town or hear from Aloe Sec, Kitty Gorman, Joe McCabe, "We have a long letter from Ben Bcyrcr which live in town — come out and put your name on Mike Delay, and Norm Duke. Don Havrick is we shall have to leave stand for the moment as to the hall register so we will know you are there: touring the state (Ohio) with the Buckeye Union detail. It came while we were home at Easter — officially. Insurance Co. and is almost as big as I am.* but too late for the last issue. The important *'3) Registration: As soon as you get your room, thing is that Ben is with the Juvenile Court of "John Porcoro dropped us a note before the go to the Alumni Office in the Main Building — St. Joseph County and invites the boys to drop offcial letter went out and said, 'I'm out here in first floor — and 'sign in* and get your tag and in at bis home at 633 Lincolnway East over the the midwest (Winnebago, Minn.) for a spell — name card. THIS IS ESSENTIAL FOR SMOKER week-end. You won't have to worry about the selling typewriters; I hope to be at reunion.* National Conference of Social "Work, Ben — we Make it Friday night, John, for a big turnout! "4) Program: At this time the following is shall be there all week and drive down to N.D. definite. Other plans may be included — watch "Thomas Jefferson Foley wrote: 'I will attend Friday morning. the j-esidence hall bulletin board for announce the '35 reunion and I will be there for the Smoker ments. "Another communication came along after the on Friday night. At present I am employed by copy went in for April from New Orleans. It was Anderson, Clayton & Co. selling cotton in the Friday: A. All day — registration at the Alumni a formal announcement of the partnership of Bob Memphis office —- they have been my only em Office and room assignments. Get your room Albert and Ed Kilmnrray. attomeys-at-law, prac ployer. I am not married. I am still playing. I and register as soon as possible. B. At 8:30 ticing at 402 Badger Bldg., Racine, Wis., as of have no other remarks for the present, but just p.m.. Smoker in the lay faculty dining room on March 15, 1940. waiting for the time I can say "Hi, Hoch !" Atta the second floor of the dining hall. Be prompt! boy, Jerry — see you soon! Sl.OO at the door. "We received your. letter this past week. Ed. and are sorry we had to keep the above until this "George Issclman wrote a long letter which we Saturday: A. At 8 o'clock. Requiem Mas in the date — you just missed the deadline last time. would lilie to give you word for word — but we class residence hall for Father Wenninger. All We quote from Ed's letter: 'Of course you knew must cut it to: 'Sorry that we will be unable to prc-meds of '35 are requested to attend in a Bob (Alberts) and Rita Bittorf were married, but make the reunion but our vacation is planned for body and receive Holy Communion. All *35ers did you know they had a six-month-old baby boy the last two weeks in June for a Wisconsin trip. and wives invited. B. At 11 a.m. The 5-and-lO- called David? I fear very few bachelors have sur . . . Wish I could be there as I still classify myself year softhall game to be arranged through the vived the first five years. What are your plans as a middle westerner. . . . Remind Frank local committee as above. The field between for the summer? WHll you remain in Chicago? Koppclbcrgcr he owes me a letter for a long time. Walsh and Badin is the place. Tlie prize — I'm eager to see you again and to meet Mrs. My best wishes for a very successful reunion to wait till you see it! C. At 6 p.m. The Alumni Hoch. Of course if I don't sec you before the you and to Mrs. H. my personal regards.' George Banquet in the dining halls. . Be sure 3'ou have Reunion, I'll see you in June. In the meantime is with the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. The your tag and name card for admittance. if there is anything I can do to help mnke the Isselmans had a baby daughter June 14. 1939. gathering a success, let me know.' Thanks a mil Our felicitations and thanks, George. Mrs. Scribe Sunday: A. At 10 o'clock. The class private Mass lion, Ed. Bring the Wisconsin crowd \%-ith you — also thanks you for one of the attractive cards. in the class residence hall for all '35ers and and definitely. Bob. Hope to be out of here some Wish you could be with us! their wives. Celebrant will be Father Marr. time in June after Reunion — plans for the future Communion is urged to show Father Marr we not definite. "Bill Kennedy', Law '35, wrote that he was torn haven't slipped in five years. between two camps — his B.i\^ class of '33 and **No\v one more word — and we think it a very "And another swell letter came too late for the ours. He was back in '38 and can't make it this important one. Some time ago we started a last issue — if only Jim Farley had rushed his year. - Bill was married to Eileen Kelly, October 'Bring the Wfe Back Campaign.' We have noted boys — this one from the long lost but never to 1, 193S, at Cedar R::pids and welcomed Michael ^vith unusual interest the response to this drive. be forgotten — >Iitch Salch. now in Houston, as Kelly Kennedy on October 30, 1939. Bill is wind You have seen above that several have mentioned chief design engineer for the Houston Lighting ing up his second term as county attorney in their wives, and one of the boys asked about a & Power Co. All the swell dope will keep till New Hampton, Iowa. Says Bill: 'I regret that I 'splash party* for the '35ers and their wives. We next time, Mitch — and the important thing is to w*ill not be able to make it this year. Notre Dame have tried to get a floor on the campus for our quote: 'About that reunion, none of the Houston is always pleasant in the spring of the year, even wives but it was impossible because of the needed contingent has definitely decided one way or an if one does not run on to a lot of old friends and space, and campus regulations. That means we other about answering "present" to the roll call, acquaintances. ... Be assured that I hope your shall have to leave our wives in town when it however, I for one am trj-ing to make my plans reunion will be a whole-hearted success.* Thanks comes to accommodations. You may stay with find me in South Bend on that famous wcek.end. a lot. Bill. We appreciated your thoughtful letter. them or take a room for yourself on campus. If Best wishes on the junior of the family, and on It may be a far cry from Houston, but it will you do the former — p!ease register in at the the marriage. AVish there were more Kennedys be well worth the effort to see all the old gang residence hall. Mrs. Scribe and your chairman . and Andreonis in the law class of '35 — we might I've thought about the past five years. Franklyn. have a room at the Hoffmann where you will find get better response. I'll cut the chatter now but I'll be looking forward us at night. There will be tourist rooms available to seeing you and the rest of the class and Mrs. "Now to the last letter — the one" from Roy at a reasonable cost. We would suggest that you Scribe, as you call her. at the reunion. I'll be Scholz that we mentioned. We have kept it until write Jim Armstrong immediately for town ac- . harder to stop then.' "We have you down marked last because Roy's suggestion has been incorpor commodations for Mr. and Mrs. or just the Mrs. 'present,* Mitch, as you will see in a moment. ated into the reunion plans. In addition to his as you wilt. Tell him how much you want to Don't fail us! card Roy sent along an interesting missive in spend and whether you would prefer a hotel ot which he suggested that a Mass for Father Wen tourist home. Also state if you will remain w-ith "Bob Carter came through as soon as we re ninger might be in order and that the pre-mcds your wife or take a room on campus. Please do turned from the South and we wish we could give of *35 would attend in a body and receive Hob' this right away so no one will be left without you all he has to offer but we will cat it to: (^mmunion. We thought so much of it that we accommodations at the last moment. 'After taking my MJV. at Columbia, T.C. I re have notified the office and final plans are being ceived an appointment here as athletic director made for it. Thank you, Roy, for your coopera "We want you to bring your wives back with , (Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas.) . . . The tion — we appreciated it. you. They may attend all functions f^xcept the better half and I are both planning on the five- Smoker and the Alumni Banquet. If all of you year reunion, so count us in on it please. If "Here are the plans, gang, as they line up at returning with your wives will drop us a penny possible let ns know something of the plans. You the moment, subject to change when you arrive post card we will be glad to arrange something are doing a swell job with the alumni news — on campus. Keep your eyes peeled for sign noti for them in the way of a tea, cocktail party, or keep it up.* We appreciated your letter. Bob. The fying you of any change — watch the bulletin 'spelling bee.' But let us know ns soon as you rest of the plans follow. Glad you are bringing board in your residence hall for time alterations. read this — all of you bringing the wives back — the wife. "1) Committees. In addition to co-chairman so we can make plans. We sincerely regret that The Notre Dame Alumnus 247 we cannot accommodate the girls on campus — Incidentally, we would appreciate a line from all the Nylon Division of the company. At present I that was our hope. But it couldn't be done. We you prospective grooms, so that your classmates am a relief supervisor in the production depart would like to meet the wives of all the gang — and friends may learn of the happy occasions. ment of the Nylon plant, Seaford, DeL and we'd like nil the gang to meet our wife. So And thanks for your card, Joe. We expect the " 'Prior to coming to Seaford, I married Miss let's make it a party. How about it? newly married Mr. Fay to send along the details Jean Schlaudecker, of Erie, Pa., on October 5. of the wedding, plus a bit of news about his activ "Now hack to the cards for a moment — some 1939. It w^as somewhat of a Notre Dame affair ities, very shortly. 500 of them went out (on April 20). We have in that Crcorge Schlaudecker, '38. was best man, heard from only 102. men either by card, wire, or "Fred Gabriel came through with a newsy letter and John Norton, *36, was one of the ushers.* letter. That means around -100 still to respond. concerning the activities of the N.D. future medi " 'In case you would . like to know more about Mail us that card whether you plan to come or cos at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. the Nylon process and this sleepy little town of not because we want your address, your marital Fred says that our threat to foist some more Seaford, I suggest you read the article **Sbeer status, and your job for our records. If you have poetry on the class was too much ... so, in self Magic" by Frank D.- Morris in "CblHer's". for already thrown it away without returning it — defense he broke down and sent along a letter. .A.pril 13, 1940. The only other N-D. man working send us a penny post card with the above dope Hah! Our system is working! do^vn here that I know of is Robert P. Leonard. on it ill addition to the info: 1) if you will be '38. We form the N.D. Club of Seaford.' at the reunion; 2) if you will be at. the smoker "In covering the Philadelphia sector, Fred on Friday night. wrote: 'Five of us graduate from Jefferson this " 'Just todaj- I received a letter from John June, and on July 1 will take up the following Norton telling me that he is to be married to "Come on now, gang — the rest of you 400 — internships. My brother, Lou, is going to the Miss Dorothy Lucas, Rochester, some time this fill out those cards and let's make this the biggest, Robert Parker Memorial Hospital, in Sayre, Pa.; June. I noticed that the "Alumnus" recently brightest and best five-year reunion Notre Dame Jim Quinn will be at St. Joe's in Lancaster. Pa.: carried the news of Ray Herrly*s engagement, so ever saw. Let's fill every room in our class hall. Jack Shaffer (of Pittsburgh) will he at Mercy that makes two more of the slide-rule gang who We want 200 at the smoker. Only 76 have regis- Hospital in that city; while Jack Brady and my will stray from the state of single blessedness.* terde in for it so far. We have a long way to go. self make our debut at St. Vincent's Hospital in We must know immediately to make plans for the " *! have had no news of Stine, Swords, or Erie. Pa.' food. Don't delay. For all the swell responses so Raiser, in a long time. Art Banm is working for far —thanks a million, gang! To you slow birds " 'Hospital life w-ill not be entirely new to us, DuPont in ^Vllmington, and I understand that — how about joining the parade I" as we all served junior internships last summer. Mike O'Connor is with Union Carbide & Carbon Jack Shaffer, my brother, and myself will receive in Charleston, W. Va. Bill Bayer, of Erie, Pa., AI Vittcr, of the I.ouisiana Department of Con commissions in the Medical R.O.T.C. at gradua who was married last May, is now a salesman for servation, Division of Kesearch and Statistics, tion, and we will go to the R.O.T.C. camp at the Quaker State Oil Co. in Porkersburg. W. Va. Baton Rouge, between whiles is breaking into Carlisle Barracks, Pa., for a two-weeks* training That. John, is about all the news I have of the print. To a series of technical articles, recently period before going to our respective hospitals.' 1936 gang. Hope that this will discourage any published by the Bureau. JU contributes an illus urge you may have to burst forth into spring trated paper, "Phase Retrograde Phenomena of " 'When Notre Dame played Pennsylvania in poetry.' Hydrocarbon Mixtures in Condensate Production." basketball a few weeks back, all the N.D. alumni As a researcher in the petroleum field Al promises in school (both synthetic and genuine) were on "Well, Frank, a few more newsy letters similar to maintain the brilliant record he made in his hand. Saw Joe O'Neill and the boys at Penn Med, to yours, and the old Secretary won't even read high school and college years. Doc Caspar, of our class, and Manning and Owens any poetry, much less write (?) it. Thanks very of T,-.' much for the letter, and if possible, we wilt stop Jack Edwards, with the National Cash Register in to see you should we find ourself near Seaford. " 'Via one of our fraternity brothers (we all Company, 244 S. Broadway, Yonkers, N. Y., re Congratulations on your marriage, and the best belong to the same one), who lives in St. Louis, cently requested a University catalogue for his of everything to you and the tittle woman. Frank and attended R,O.T.C. camp there last summer, nephew, now a student in All Hallows School in may be reached at P.O. Box 233. Seaford, Del. we learned that Bill MacDonald, not only went in New York City. for a uniform but that he has become quite a sol "Our next letter came from Joe Kumler, who A recent checking up for the purposes of the dier. Bill and Arky Kinman are seniors at Wash- broke in with his first bit of news ^nce gradua mailing list revealed Bill Murtha's home address inprton University School of Medicine in St. Louis.* tion. To begin with, Joe went with the engi as 32 Kensington Road, Lynbrook, N. Y. Bill is neering department of General Motors upon grad ** 'Frank Murray wrote ns that he planned to a reporter on the N. Y. "Daily News." uation. Evidently working for G.af. tends to m-rke a trip to Philly soon, and we hope that he settle one, for Joe went and got married in brings Ed DonoRhuc with him. Frank is at Cor John Moran, 61 E. 95th St, Apt. 2. July, 1936. Congratulation, to you and Mrs. 1936 New York City. nell Medical School, and Ed is at Columbia. While Kumler. Joe remained with GJM. in Anderson, home Easter I was looking over some back num Ind., until last May, when he secured a better ". . . the flowers that bloom in the spring. bers of the "Alumnus." and was glad to read position in the engineering department of the tra la. about Mark Finncchiaro and Tony Giruzzl, the R.BJSr. Manufacturing Co. in Logansport, Ind. "No, don't get excited. Your secretary isn't ofE first word that I have heard about either of them He is presently designing for the firm which man on another of his poetic columns. We just wanted since leaving school. I guess that all my old ufactures electrical equipment for various auto to remind you officially that you can come out of friends have a writing palsy or phobia.* [You hit mobile companies, including Ford. Packard, and your winter hibernation, rub your eyes, and the nail on the head that time, Fred!] Studebaker. promptly sit down,, and knock off that letter you " *In closing, Johnny, I would like to state that "Joe is also in line for congratulations ... a were going to send us all winter. our home address is still Eldrcd, "Fa., where mail two-year-old youngster being the cause of all the "The flowers may bloom, but we are, as far as is regularly delivered twice a day, and where, cheers. Regarding the other '36ers. Joe writes this column is concerned, more interested in your incidentally, Ted Cumrow recently took up his that the only one whose whereabouts he knows is letters that bloom . . . into our mailbox. Letters duties as manager for the local electric company. Byron 'Abie' Shore. Abe is in Chicago, doing from you and you, and that sleepy-looking fellow I would like to hear from the boys at St. Louis, accounting work, and by a strange coincidence hiding over there in the comer. 'Hey, wake up, and Washington U., as well as any of the other was married the same day in July. 1936. as the buddy. The winter's over.' schools.* Kumlers. In concluding Joe states that he is now living at 812 East Market St.. Logansport. Ind.. "Thanks for your grand letter. Fred, and we "Well, we can't complain this month. After, where he would like to have the mailman drop a certainly think you have done a good job in keep auitc a long, lean period, the threat of turning few letters from some of his fellow engineers. ing us informed of the progress of the class med this column into a poetry corner brought a mdst notably George McNeil and Neil McCarthy. So icos. Fred can be reached either at Eldred, Pa., gratifying response. We have had letters, cards, get busy. boys, and drag out the paper and pen. or at 3X3 S. 10th St. Philadelphia. So get busy, and telephone calls from some of our more retir And thanks to you. Joe; let's hear from you more you future physicians, and make the mails hum. ing brethren who might have been hiding from often. J. Edgar Hoover and his G-boys, so effectively did "Frank Joyce, who was dubbed 'the elusive "Charley Fitzsimons took time out to send along they keep themselves under cover. Naturally, Mr. Joyce,' after being reported in two localities a letter he recently received from that demon of we're pretty gratified over the change. We cer last issue, wrote in to get himself straightened the sky-ways. Joe Snllivan. Joe, the good-will tainly hope to hear from a great many more of out geographically. He really was in the places ambassador of United Air Lines, who is normally you retiring violets. So send your letter or card where we listed him, but anyway, let Frank stationed at the Newark (NJ".) airport, will see along; we're answering them all individually. tell it: a good deal of the country during his vacation "From the mail sack this month comes a card " 'I was working for the DuPont Company, which starts April 20. His itinerary will include from Joe Waldron. It contained the news, which Buffalo, N. Y., in the Pioneering Research Divi Chicago, Notre Dame, and various other points just missed the last column, that BtU Fay was to sion when I met Frank Kcllner. Later I was east and west.. From the Sullivan letter comes be married in April to Miss Salty Harding, in transferred to the production group of the Rayon news that Joe saw Ed Owens in Denver after the Memphis, Tenn. We assume that Bill, by now is Staple plant at Buffalo. One week before I met Notre Dame-Southern California game last fait. a family man, and to him go our congratulations. Neil McCarthy I was notified of my transfer to .Also that Loa Hansraan, *36, and Jack Lacey, '33, 248 The Notre Dame Alumnus "At the Rockne Communion Breakfast on March finished their training in the Army Air Corps at Magdalena River, in more or less jungle country. Nevertheless, the town has all the comforts of a 31, we learned that congratulations are in order Kelly Field, Texas, last December. Lacey is now for Jim Reilly, who slipped that engagement ring with a transport and supply group at Middle- cit5-, including a nine-hole golf course, and a mixed population of Americans, Canadians, and on Marie Nirrengarten's finger last Christmas. tc^vn. Pa., while Lou Hansman has been assigned Englishmen. Thanks for the letter, Elias, and No date has been set for the wedding. Also at to Hawaii. we will answer it shortly. In the meantime, those the breakfast, we saw Gene Lounsbcrty* who is " with Fbstal Telegraph, in the branch opposite "Charley Fitzsimons caught us up short for of you who would like to learn a bit more about South America can reach Elias at the following City Hall; Ed Hammer, who joined us for the day listing him as having trained in the Army Air from Dunwoodie Seminar3', where he is studying Corps, and Jim Sidall as having done his bit address: Tropical Oil Co., EI Centro (Santander) Colombia, S. A. for the priesthood: Joe Schmidt, Howie Cusack, with the Kaval Air Corps. According to Charley, and one or tw*o others. it should have been just the reverse! Sorrj', Fiti. "And that winds up the corresjwndence for this Further information from the Htzsimons* source "Joe Schmidt's dad died une:ci>ectedly on April month. Clippings from here and there indicate, is to the effect that on a recent trip to Buffalo, he 2, while the father of Jordan Hargrove, *35, passed however, that the boys of '36 are maldng news saw Frank Kellner and family, Don Love, '35. and away on April 1. To both these boys the class wherever they are. From the 'New York Times* Val Klaibcr, '35, and their resi>eclive wives. extends its sympathies at their bereavement. ot April IT: "Charlej- is selling for the Shellane Corp., a "At the N. Y. Club's monthly meeting in the branch of the Shell Oil Co. in Cassopolis, Mich. ** 'Frank Kopczak will continue as assistant Centre Club, April 2. we saw Tom Dunn, Bill Busines is good, too, which ticWes Fitz, who -was under Coach Frank Loebs at Washington "Dniver- Walsh, Joe Donnino, Al Carey, -who had been out married in the Log Chai>el on Dec 2 last, which sity in St. Louis. Locbs recently succeeded Jimmy of town for some time previously on an account fact was recorded in these pages. Thanks for the Conzelman.* ing assignment for his firm, and several others. letter. Charley, and we hope business remains just "The 'New York Sun' of March 20 devoted as you want it. The Fitzsimons family is current "Biff Flannerj- telephoned us recently to stale nearly a half column to the protest demonstration ly recei\-ing its mail at P.O. Box 100, Cassopolis. that the pressure of working in a law office In staged by the pupils of the Clifford J. Scott High the da>timc, and going to St. John's Law School "LM> McFarlanc, who has been unreported for School. East Orange. N. J., when they learned . at night would prevent him from attending the some time, sent in a post-card from Philadelphia. that the coaching contract of Bill Smith, '3G, Universal Notre Dame Night Banquet in the Hotel Mac wrote that he was visiting there while en- would not be renewed. Under the New Jersey Pennsylvania. At the last mentioned affair we route from Kingston, K. C. The news of the system, anyone holding an educational job for saw, among others, Frank Shapiro, the demon four years is entitled to tenure, giving him the sudden death of Coach Nicholson was a great salesman for Ferrodo Asbestos, who does a bit of job for as long as he wishes, subject to good be shock to Mac. as it was to us all, particularly traveling for his firm; Bill Prange, who is traffic havior. As Bill has been coaching for three years, your Secretary, who heard Nick speak at a Com manager for the Bronx office of the Annheuser- a renewal of his contract would have meant tenure munion Breakfast March 31, and saw him again Busch Brewing Co.; Andy Hufnagel, who is trying for him. The students liked Bill so well that they the same evening in Madison Square Garden as his hand at selling in and around Brooklyn; and staged a noisy demonstration on the campus, and Jim Kirby, who at this writing, is down in North Greg Rice beat Taisto Maki and set a world's then a delegation marched on the City Hall and record in the three-mile run. Thanks for the Carolina, on an accounting assignment for the mayor to make the feelings of the student Lybrand, Ross Bros., and Montgomerj*. (Honest card, Leo, and we expect you to fulfill that prom body known. There were reports that the demon- Injun: that's all one firm). ise to write soon. strjition became so serious that the fire department "Joe Mansfield came through with another letter had to be called out to assist in dispersing the "And this about winds up the doings for this on that very distinctive stationery of station pupils. Drop us a line. Bill. [Bill was Inter ap issue. Ae we remarked way up at the start of •\VJAR, Providence, B. L The former 'golden- pointed coach in Ashury Park. N. J., an. even this column, your response to our pleas for a few voice of "WSBT* is now telling the good citizens better job. Butch Bruno, '37, will teach in the letters was most gratifying. To those who wrote of Rhode Island what breakfast foods to eat if Asburj- Park school also—Eds,] in, thanks again; to those who should have, but thej' want to have enough energy to play the new didn't, we say to get out the pen and ink and get hockey game Joe has invented. The game has "John Ryan, of Glee Club fame, continues to busy today. As a last word, we would appreciate been partially patented, and any of you boys with pop out at us from the pages of several metro it if those who hope to get out to Commencement a few cool millions can get in on the ground floor politan papers, in the Thomas* Scalp Ads. John this June would write in and let us know before by contacting Joe. Also from the Mansfield source is invariably pictured wearing a doctor*s operat hand, so that the others attending will know who comes the information that Tom Fennelly has had ing costume . . . and, of course, his hair is to look for when they hit South Bend." an addition to the family; that Hugh Dcvore, who always slicked back. is coaching at Providence College, has had a George Moriarty, formerly teacher, athletic di second son, and that Earl Brown, who has been "From the 'Brooklyn Tablet' of March 23, 1940, rector and coach in Aquinas High School, La coaching at Brown, has become the proud father comes a very interesting story about Brother Crosse, Wis., has transferred his activities to of a little girl. Daniel Gleason, '36. Brother Gleason was formerly Massachusetts, where he will be a teacher of a member of 'New York's finest,* assigned to histor>- and football coach in Marblehead High "Joe winds up by sending his regards to all the traffic duty near Fordham University, where he School. Johnny Michuta, now in the West Bend, boys, and inviting them to drop him a line or made many friends. He attended evening school Wis., high school, will take over George's duties two. Thanks for your letter. Joe. and Fordham University in the evening, which is next fall in La Crosse. no mean task after having put in a. strenuous day "Our final letter of the month came via air pounding a beat. After four years in evening Paul Foley, 1S036 Schoenhoer Road, mail from £1 Centro, Colombia, South America. school, and two years at Fordham, where he led 1937 Detroit. BUdUKsn. And a very welcome surprise it was, too, when his class in ontology*, he entered the seminary at From Paul Foley: we saw it came from Elias Hoyos, Elias reports Notre Dame. Dan will, be ordained at Notre that he has been with the Tropical Oil Co., as Dame in June, and will celebrate his first Solemn "Another issue ready to be ground through the , a chemist and production engineer, for the last Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral, June 30, at 8 press — and not enough copy here to wad a three years. o'clock. This is the first time in the history of shotgun. the New York police department that a member "On vacations in Manizales, the old home town, "From Columbus, Ohio, on crisp bank stationer^' of the force has become a priest. According to he sees Jamie Gomez, who is working with a con of the Ohio National Bank of Columbus, comes ~ reports, about 5,000 policemen will attend the struction firm as an architect; Alfonso Uribc, who word from Jerry Besanccney, who resides in New first Mass. Congratulations, D:in, and as the is a chemist with the Colombian National Coffee ark, Ohio, hut commutes to Columbus to w*ork 'Tablet' comments, 'This is a success story of the Federation; and Nestor Gutierrez, who is part for the bank. He does not report on his capacity best t>-pe.* owner and director of a laboratory for the refin except to say, 'The presidency is not mine as yet.* _ ing of gold and the analyses of minerals. An He has been on the job since about a week after other NJ). graduate in Maniznles is Carlos Duque, "Seen around N. Y. Town: Bumped into Jack graduation so the WPA is not his as yet either. a civil engineer, who graduated way back when Skelb', when, in company with Jim McDcntt. we Professor DeLandcro was a student. As you put were leaving Madison Square Garden and the "Jerry reports that in spite of driving a car it, Elias, that is quite an N.D. representation to N.YJLC. track meet after seeing Grej: Bice crack with the license 'ND-37,' he is about to be mar- ^ find in such a far-off spot. the world's two-mile mark. .Jack reported that he ried. On June 1 he will walk the long mile is still busy keeping the accouifting affairs of with Miss Betty Johnston of Columbus. "Other information is to the effect that Nestor Republic Aviation Co., out on Long Island, iu Gutierrez is married, and the proud father of a good shape. Bumped into Charley CIsTkc, but as "From the same source comes word of another little jrirl. Also that Godofredo Armenta, who we were both in a hurr>*, we forgot to make a ex. '37er, dapper Franklin Fox — one of Dr. was at N.D. during our last year, is finishing up note of what he is doing to keep the wolf from Cooney's boy5_ Frank, says Jerrj-, is connected his studies at the National University, presum the door. Also met Jack Britton, who is an in with the Columbus 'Dispatch.* He doesn't describe ably in Bogota. Elias writes that the place where surance investigator with Liberj- Mutual Co.. the connection, so for all we know Frank may be he is working is situated in the valley of the Rockefeller Center. hanging from the fiag pole. Chances are, though, The Notre. D a'm e Alumnus 249 that he is burning up the advertisioK department. next three weeks. ^\s for instance: Juo Mcintosh, received his M.A. in Phy. Ed. from Columbia in He was married some time aRO to Miss Charlotte Jerry Clacys. Bill Tunney, Wish Egan, Joe DrolU. January. He's now looking for a coaching and Epplcr. a South Bend girl. Fox will be remem Paul Biagoni, Art Hoffman, Paul Shecdy — and teaching job in.the city.* bered as one of those lads who knew South whoever else may have the yen." Bend cirls. " 'Jerry Battle, ex. '38, arrived in town April 6 with his bride of that day on his arm. .His "wife "Edward Fischer, another of Dr. Cooney's pro The town turned itself loose for a celebration (nee Elinor Bradley) is a home economics grad of teges, centers in with a di^^patch from St. Joseph's when, for the second consecutive year. Chick Marywood College, Scranton, Pa., so it looks as College. Rensselaer, Ind. Heading the dispatch Levicki's Central Catholic team brought the Na though Jerry combined solid judgment with good are the words: Edward Fischer, director of news tional Catholic Basketball championship Lack to taste in his choice of a partner. He is worktne bureau. Which more or less explains Ed's method Fort Waj'ne. Students in public high schools and for the Pennsylvania Welfare Association.* of catching the woirs snout in the door. parochial high schools greeted the team at the station when it returned from Chicago and " 'With Hank Leader and Bill Daniels (who has "In addition to his duties as press agent Ed is formed a parade through the streets. Mai Elward. had a flock of jobs) I took a federal exam re the editor of 'Contact,' the ofTicial alumni publica '16, head coach at Purdue, was the chief speaker cently for a publicity job in Washington. Our tion of St. Joseph's. Sample copies sent with the at the banquet honoring the team a few days comiKtition consisted of present seniors and grad letter prove it to be a very sprightly, highly later. uates of the city college., including Columbia. interesting publication •— in short a beautiful job. The only N.D. boys in the exam room, we are Milton Bock, a victim of the South Bend "News- waiting results to form a basis of comparison on "Ed is married, or as he puts it, 'Has been Times" demi.^o, has turncil his journalistic talents the relative merits of the schools. I can hear the under new management* for a little over a year. to advertising insurance with a firm on Enst yell go up — Who ever said we were representa "In addition to his other chores Ed also teaches Jefferson in South Bend if our information, has tive of the calibre of N.D. men? Tut, tut, fellows.* 35 cotlegiates the intricacies of Journalism. tily noted one rainy day, is accurate. Please check in. Mr. Bock. ** 'Bill Margnet is doling cut information at the "Others reported upon briefly in the Fischer "New-3." I haven't seen him, but Daniels reports screed are Glcason. who is busy coaching the ath 10Ofi Harold A. WllUams. 216 East Lake that he's in solid. With that the present informa letes of Catholic Central at Hammond, Ind. Chick I TOO Avenae. Baltimore. Maryland. tion runs dry. . . .* Lcvicki, who is also coaching a Catholic Central, "Last month I requested letters from Bud but this one located at Fort Wayne. Chick is re "Thanks. Tommy, old boy, that was a dandy CuIIcn, Bill Robinson, Tom Healj', Charlie Calla ported very successful in his efforts to date. So letter. Tommy, who conducted the Juggler Vein han, Bob Reilly. and Paul Hughes. Healy and much so that his team won the National Catholic back In the rosy days of '33. can be reached at Callahan responded with fine letters, so they de- Basketball Tournament in Chicago for the second 103 Vermilyea Avenue, New York, N. Y. straight year. Congratulations to the big boy and ser\e the privilege of baring their souls at the beginning of this column. Mr. Healy: his little boys! "And now for Charlie Callahan who is not — " 'Finally sitting down to write this letter is as as rumored — working on the coming presidential "We have further word on Joe O'Neil, now re election. Says (HiarHe: 'Last year I didn't see siding at the Brooklyn-Central Y.M.C.A. -while bat surprising to me as it will no doubt be to you. Long-intended, the clincher was put on by your any of the first four issues of the "Alumnus" ting the ball for an insurance firm. Joe is until after Christmas when they arrived in a engaged, of course, but still prowling Greenwich cordial invitation in the last "Alumnus." . . . For myself a running story of activities since bunch at my Arizone hideout. After reading them. I Village and the German-American A.C. on the decided that I had been writing too much . . . and slightest provocation — whenever two Irishmen graduation might be: Hung around Scranton. Pa. (the old home town) idle for a couple of months: would let Don Hickej- carr>- on alone. However, can together — and that's slight enough provo believe me. when I say that I meant only to wait cation. came down to New York: tried selling with meager success; put out an advertisement and several months, and not a year and a half. . . . For some time I've been in the employ of Christy "Bucko Byrne, whom we shall indeed write very, tutored lads of high school age in such alien Wali-h. Since he accepted the terms of the Fair very shortly, is completely domesticated on Old subjects as math and chemistrj-; worked . as a last week to return for the coming season, he re- Guelph Road, Bryn Mawr, P^. — picture of Byrne, sandhog in the construction of a new subway. assumes the title of Director of Sports and I, by- the Mrs., a purring cat and a roll of knitting wool I'll stop here to let j-ou know how I made out at gum, the title of Director of Sports Publicity . . . before the blazing log. Great stuff! that as you're probably wondering how anyone my size could be mistaken for the general con a press agent, in other words, with the -working "At this point we will out-Winchell Walter and ception of a sandhog. That word, incidentally. hours my own. I'll probably have a couple of inform you that Mr. John Austin Gillespie will is applied to underground and under-river labor non-athletic accounts in addition. If you come up announce his engagement in early June — along ers who work under air pressure. I hung on until to see the affair, look me up in the Academy of about the time the Westfield and Tri-County Pen- union activities stopped work on the project. Cal Sport,' nansahassack Valley Softball Team starts its sea louses as thick as a good steak grew on ms* hands, son. From that point on the scribe of Westfield a permanent crick in the back developed and tem " 'Coming East a year ago at this time, I will be on his own. porally deafness resulted but the pay was com stopped at Scotty Reardon's ... spent 12 hours pensatory for the time the job lasted. After that in the metropolis of Sioux Falls . . . slept nine "Several of the *S7 vintage w-erp on hand in T landed a berth as reporter for a Long Island . . . am trying to hit a few random notes that, Detroit's Masonic Temple, April 15, for the point- paper. Then fate, in the form of an economical though old, have not been mentioned. Pete Mc- of-origin participation in Universal Notre Dame publisher, stepped in and with other recently hired Carron, Marty Cosick, Joe O'Boyle. George Keen- Night. Among them ^%-ere: Hank Ruen, seldom employees. I was sloughed off the payroll. Since an. Boats McCarthy and John Schaltz were the seen even in these ports, but blessed with a fam then I've been at loose ends, still looking for '38ers at the Fairs ... on the way to the ily and pleasant prospects; James Gorman newspaper work with a couple of dim prospects Southern Cal game (driving with Tarz Ross). I (Mayor) Hastings, grown about ;!0-odd pounds in view,' stopped off in Sayre to see Joe ... so I guess I since the Lyons Hall days, and prospering other was one of the last of the class to see him . . . wise; John ULlman, who is grinding along at a "'To get to others of the class: Joe Callahan I saw Pete at the Penn the night of the steady clip and becoming more and more eligible is now with National Distillers in New York in N.Y.U. basketball game and he was working at every day; Bob Hart, now a full-fledged grocery the purchasing department. He spent a year at something in his native anthracite district . . 1 tycoon with grave responsibilities and apparently Fort Hamilton as a second lieutenant and left Boots continued on with Ford after the Fair closed willing to accept them — we mean really! one of the finest records ever established by a . . . I'm not sure what the rest are doing.' reser\-e officer taken in for a year's regular duty "The U.N.D. Night was a colossal success as at that Fort. A special letter to Joe from the " 'Saw Jack Firth at one of Rice's record- usual — for those of you who heard only the 30 commanding colonel sets up our founder of the breaking Garden appearances . . . Jerry Schaefer minute broadcast, we might say the rest of the Military Club at N.D. as representing the finest at the N.Y.U. game ... Ed Bartnett occasionally program was equally gtHxl, with Elmer Laydcn example of "officer and gentleman." My apologies up at the "Hmes" . . . same one Bill ftlargnet getting in several good licks. As for instance, to Joe for revealing some things he would prefer at the "Daily News" . . . Hook Kerwin in Times telling of the Southern Cal game when one of to remain confidential, but his modesty cannot be Square . . . Frank Bright in Grand Central our boys saw the Trojans march onto the field, allowed to become extreme.* (twice). . . .* he eyed their tremendous size and asked Elmer: 'What shall we do — play 'em or feed 'em pea " 'Hank Leader is still with the City News "'Backy O'Connor, one of the '33 tracksters, nuts?' Elmer reports they 'fed 'em peanuts* for Association and is doing everything from covering still runs as a member of the New York A.C. the first half. a district to rewrite. He is also taking a couple He ran mostly In relay events during the winter, oC history courses at Fordham. We manage to although he did compete and get a third in the "We are going to resort to one of our earlier get together frequently. In New York is Ken 300 at the Seton Hall games in Jersey. He lives dodges, in a frantic effort to get some mail into Ackroyd, ex. *38, who was transferred here from across the street. Oh. yes. he is getting his M.A. this sub-station. We are going to write down a the Washington branch of the Multograph-Multi- at Columbia in June. Gene Dolan, still a banker,. few names, blindfolded and at random, from Hth Corp. Until recently he was living in the I believe, resides 10 blocks to the north. Gcorce whom we expect some sort of .vord within the same apartment house with Phil Gallctta. who SchUadecker was another one of the neighborhood 250 The Notre Dame Alumnus boys until a better engineering job pulled him out job is only a month old, but from where I sit "Morning Sun.*' working from 3 P.M. until mid of town. Bill Arnold is close by every day, too, it looks pretty good. Nice company. They're part night. being a second year law man at Columbia^ but I of Allied Chemical. Nice work, nice secretaries. • "That's about all except I would like to hear seldom see him. Another never contacted (well, Yes. I enjoy it very much. School still grinds on, from a great number of you fellows so we can seldom) lawyer is Costello. who is at Fordham. and in a few more years, providing I can live close out the year with plenty of news in the I went home over the Easter holiday* and saw w^ithout home cooked suppers, I may get my June "Alumnus." I'd like to get some sort of T. Mulligan. L. Welch, C Reynolds, D. Jlay and Master's degree. Bill Blathis is also studying at communication from that silent red-headed. Bill N.Y.TJ. He's after the same thing I am. Beyond A- Mnlhcm. of "de Hah-\'uds" . . . Ted Frascr, Robinson." with Home Life or maybe just Home Insurance that I don't believe an NJ). man is to be found Co., was transferred to the Dallas office some around the place. . . .' time back . . . that's all. . . .* John Schwartzel, '38, ts now with the Adier "And so we'll leave Gene to his books while we Manufacturing Company, Louis\'ilIe, doing finance "Charlie's address, which was requested in the search for a little more news in this untidy desk. and social security work, through the generous past issue, is 412 "\V. 115th Street, New York (Hty. Thanks, Gene, for taking the time to write. Let's co-operation of Joe Donaldson, '23, sales manager Thanks,, Charlie, for the grand letter. 1*11 be up hear from you again, soon. of Adlcr, who is chairman of the Placement Com to see you when the Fair opens. . . . mittee of the Greater Louisville N.D. Club. "Bill Dooley, the managing editor of this sheet, "The Kew York boys must have had time on in a recent letter passes along the information Frank Crosiar, late of Utica. III., has taken his their hands during the past few weeks for another that his brother-in-law, Charlie Teriy, is working wife and child to Quincy, 111., where he is an one of the metropolitan gang — one Gene Vaslett, for the Boss Manufacturing Co. (work gloves) announcer for WTAD. Frank, in his two years who was connected in some way with an N.D. in Peoria, III., is married, and has a son. Pat. at N.D., had conaderable experience with the publication — pounds out this lengthy and inter Charlie lives at 209 Ellis Avenue, Peoria. Con campus radio studios and was associated also esting letter: gratulations, Charlie, on the fine son and the fine with ^\'FAM-WSBT in the Bend. name. " 'I've been sitting here arguing with my con Yinceat DeConner, 251 N. 15th St.. science whether to write you or do some home "Bill also mentions that Dick Stueve, of l^ilsa, 1939 Emnsu City. Kantai. work. The baser side has triumphed, and here I Okla.. was killed in an automobile accident about am pecking away at a very much neglected type April G. I have no details. From Vincc DcCourscy: writer. Frankly, I can't remember the last time I wrote you, but with this writing I shall try to "In the April 12 issue of the 'Scholastic. I-no "Information this month is very meagre; we rectify all that has gone before. That last sounds ticed the following: 'Robert D. Fembacfa, who was have received the grand total of two (2) letters, dramatic, doesn't it? It reeks, faintly, of a col graduated from Notre Dame in 1938 and is to one (1) post card, and one (1) phone call — and umn I ha\*e read somewhere in the dear dead graduate from the Cornell Law School in June, when bigger columns are built I'm sure you'll past. Sorry, I can't recall the name of it, nor the 1941, has been chosen editor-in-chief of the "Cor agree that these won't build them. writer. Or maybe you don't want to be reminded nell Law Quarterly," which is the nationally "Quite a bit of stray information has been of that. ..." known legal periodical published by the CJomell floating around about some of the boys, and I Law School. Members of the Board of the Cor suppose that it would be well to dispose of that " 'Let me see, oh yes, my old roommate, Frank nell Law Quarterly are chosen on the basis of material first, before wading in — chin up and left Prusha, w*ent and got hitched, and according to scholarship. Fernbach placed first in mid-semester too far down — asking for more letters. In the the last letter I received from him the war, the examinations.' On page 7 of the same periodical first place, the Kansas City Club had its usual economic situation, the New Deal, tarces, etc.. notice was made that Edward Francis Bright had Universal Notre Dame Night, a pretty grand af don't amount to a hill of beans, — it's a rosy, the highest average in the N.D. Law School with fair, attended by Kansas City's Bishop O'Hara and rosj- world to the long guy. May it always be one an average of 93.27 percent. Nice work, boys. for him, say I to that. Particulars about the quite a few of the local dignitaries. Quite notice wedding I give to you second hand, as I unfor "Several weeks ago when Phil "Baj'cr passed able was one tall, dark chap w*hom we had last tunately couldn't make it. Owen Kane was best through town he telephoned me and gave me sev seen waving a baton and complaining about the man and, from Frank's letter, Owen enjoyed the eral items. He said that Charlie 'Bud' Kolp, who weight of his shako (well, how would YOU spell doings better than the groom. I understand he was in the real estate business for a time, is now it) — Lou Alaman, who had come out of the no cut a swath a half mile wide through Chicago in the en^neering department of the Canton where that very day to try his wings as a demon immediately after the ceremonies, probably some Drop Forge Co.. but expects to get back in the business-getter for Hall Stationery Co. — if you thing like the way he used to "swath" down the family real estate business shortly. Charlie Mor send Christmas cards, you help out this outfit. second' floor of "Walsh at a quarter after twelve row is now with the company that makes the "Reclining on the couch one evening, lollipop on a Saturday night.' Louisville slugger. He's in the sales department. in one hand and 'Familiar Quotations' in the Phil. I believe he said, was working for the Gas other, we were jerked out of a calm complacency " 'As to the boys here in the East I can only & Electric Co. in Erie. I also have a note that when the phone rang and a voice on the other account for two or three at present. Jack Firth Charlie Kolp was married (or is to be married) end said, 'Hello, this is Joe Dann.* Yes, sir, the has been regularly rooting Greg Rice home a win in June to Miss Gerrj- Zink, of Canton, formerly old pride of Rocky Ford, (^lo., himself had just ner at the Garden these past Saturday nights. of St. Mary's. I'll have to check that. I think that Jack has landed himself a new job blown into .town with a load of cattle, gotten rid of them, and was at the moment on his way out with the "Journal-American" but I can't confirm "I had another nice letter from John Clcar>'. of town. We were very sorry that no contact that at this ^^-riting. Tommy Shiels is still hold He has no N.D. news to pass along other than was made, but better luck next time. The conver ing forth at New Rochelle and any place where the fact that Art Sclna, N.D. Law student, visited sation over the phone certainly wasn't very satis a swing band can be found. Went up there a few in Taunton during the Easter vacation and is factory for Joe. He wanted to know where Andy week-ends ago and very blearily saw the sun come the same as ever. Art, says Jack, intends to make Gannon w*as and what he was doing — and we up with a bunch of New Rochelle hep cats. Lots another trip East before returning to the moun didn't know. If Andy will write, it will be a of fun, though. Tom, too, is with the "Journal- tains of Arizona to practice law. American." Boy, what Hearst isn't doing to a pleasure to act as go-between. Joe says also that lot of fine young Americans.' "Tiger McGrath, who objects to having his Fred Honncrkamp is working for his father's name and his exploits mentioned in this column, , lumber company in Brooklyn. " 'I think 1 saw the elusive wiU^'-the-wisp, one writes to say that he saw Brother Bertrand (Bill Charles Callahan, at the Garden one Saturday Mahoncy) at the Monastic House of Studies, Hiver "Carl J. Rausdi, from 3651 Fairway Blvd., Ixis ' night, but I'm afraid I can't be quoted on that. Forest. III., while he was home -for the Easter Angeles, wrote in for one of the two honorable You may get a letter from Zerbst again with vacation. Bill, he reports, is doing and looking mentions this month. Chick says that the Facific news that Charlie is Ghandi's newest disciple, and fine. Coast is not too well reported and so took it upon then wouldn't I look silly. It is reported (that's himself to see that something was done about it the only phrase I can use and be safe) that Chuck "And now about N.D. Night. As far as I know — a worthy thought and one that should be occur is with the "Catholic "World" in some sort of there was no ofHcial celebration in Baltimore. ring to quite a few people in quite a few other editorial post,* [Secretary's note: Refer to Charlie's Ray Dcely, *36, of the Washington Club, was kind sections of the country. for correct and latest information.] enough to write me a letter inviting the Balti more boys and myself over for their celebration, "After apologizing for not knowing much about ^ " 'The rest of the boys, I'm sorry to say. I •but it was impossible for any of us to make it. anybody, (Thick went on with this: 'Bob Huether, haven't seen. School has prevented me from at I hope by next year that the Baltimore contingent the erstwhile Sharon pride, is still keeping the tending any of the local alumni meetings, so I'm will be sufficiently organized to hold some sort of Lockheed plant in the front ranks of the corpora In the dark as to what is going on. Myself, oh a meeting. tions of that industry, and his considerable over yeah, I almost forgot. I have thrown the insur time has cut into our periodic get-togethers. Red ance bu^ness up for grabs and for good, and am "I couldn't make the Washington celebration Rlorgan draws his salao' from the same place and, now in the market research and advertising divi because of my new job. On March • 30, I finally according to grapevine, is working as hard as sion of National Aniline & Chemical Inc. The landed a job as a reporter with the Baltimore Huether.' The Notre Dame Alumnus 251 "In H column several months back we had more restless souls un the campus, and that Ed printed a letter from Tom Foy, and apparently Potter is in Toledo, an instructor at the Municipal 1937 LEGAL DIREaORy read between the lines on some of it for, says University of Toledo. Art wound up his letter (Additions and Changes) Chick: 'I wish to correct a wrong impression with a dissertation on the insurance business and created by that letter, undoubtedly through no a desire to have his greetings passed along to CONNECTICUT fault of Tom's (Ye sec. hangs his bloody head]. everj- member of the class. Bridgeport He stated that Sweeney Tuck tried out for the "And. believe it or not, that is the extent of local pro football squad, the Los Angeles Bulldogs, this month's column. VfB WANT MORE LET BRENNAN. Daniel E.. Jr, A.B.. -34 but didn't make the grade. Sweeney made that TERS. And because those mentioned for the Brennan fit Brennan ^rade well enough and was even offered a con honor of writing last month failed to do so. we Meigs Building tract with the outfit. However, he had a chance again repeat the threat of reporting them in Oslo, to draw a nice stipend from the local Bureau of selling ofTicial • government secrets to the wicked ILLINOIS Power & Light, so he took the Bureau in prefer Nazi. Really, we would like to be hearing from ence to having his brains beaten out. The job Frank Cunningham. Jim Walsh, Charlie Nelson. Chicago lasted a while, petered out, and then took up John Kohn, Tom Kalman, Hugh Garvcy, Ray KIPLE. John E.. A.B.. -34 again. At this writing Tuck is scaling towers at Schlcck, Paul AlcArdlc, and Tom King. How 189 \V. Madison St.. the B of PL camp in Boulder City, Nev., calculat about each of them taking a few minutes out and ing "Sag" in power wires from Boulder Dam.' dropping us a line?" Suite 1110 ("By the way. one of the boys from Father POJMAN. Henry F_ A.B.. 37. LL.B.. -38 Flanagan's Home dropped in a few weeks back Martin Uusung, from Alamosa, recently notified 2506 W. 45lli Street and said that on his trip to the coast, selling Dean Konop that he had passed the Colorado bar, magazines, he had quite a long talk with Tuck —• and with flying colors. and found him quite enthusiastic about a chance Dixon to return to the old stamping grounds.—See's From 354 N. Cypress. Burbank, Calif., Bob BALES. James E, Ph.B.Coni_37..LL.B_-38 note.) Hucthcr sent, with his generous contribution to 915 W. Second St. "But more from Chick: Those of the '39 class the Alumni Association, the happy word that who knew Mike Shannon will be glad to hear that he is progressing beautifully with Lockheed Air INDIANA craft (or did Brother Jack, '22, say that when he he is progressing far more than satisfactory. South Bend His doctors are amazed at his recuperative powers. was here inter\*iewing seniors recently for G.E.7) He seems to have the TB backed against the wall and likes bis work. Continues Bob, "I am living FRANK. Maurice N.. LL.B_ "39 and begging for mercy. And if you don't believe in an apartment here with three other engineers Suite 410. Lafayette BIdg.. he's practically, cavorting again, he has, while from Lockheed, one of whom is Don Morgan, of the *39 class. Bill Stevens, who spent his first 115 S. Lafayette St.. and flat on his back ^vith TB, started his own used 830 24th St. car business, and hung up a record of nine cars two years at N.D.in *3G and '37, is also living sold in February.' with us. Proving that engineers are versatile as well as 'crazy' (quoting certain Commerce and " 'As for myself, that can be made brief. I LECHNER. John J.. A.B.. -37. LL3, 38 A.B. men of *39), we do our own cooking and 416 J. M. S. Building worked for Columbia Pictures. Inc.. for a month apparently thrive on it." after graduation. Then came the war and re duced foreign markets for films. I couldn't con The Cornell Law School is happy about the fact PREKOWITZ. Theodore E_ A.B.. 36. vince the boys there that my presence at the that the two *39 men, Paul Donovan and Phil LL.B.. 39 studio would elevate the quality of their output. DcCrocco, are numbered among its present stu They hurt my feeling by firing me. Then a period dents. 416 J. M. S. Building of unemployment and finally about the first part of October I secured the position of sales repre Pete Sandrock kindly sent hts financial aid, IOWA sentative for Telautograph Corp. in Los Angeles. along with the dope that he is working for the Carroll So I fall into step with the four million other Pacific Northwest Forest Experiment Station, 412 U. S. Court House, Portland, Ore. Pete says that MEYERS. Joseph J.. LL.B, 04 lUilesmen and sally forth each day to inflict my Reynolds. Meyers & Tan Creti presence upon the sly and wary business men of Ed O'Mcara is now managing editor of the "Mc- our fair metropolis. I like the looks of the whole Minville Register" of McMinville, Ore. 4et-up and hope I may remain with the company NEW JERSEY indefinitely.' Carteret "Chick closed with a few words about people U. N. D. NIGHT HARRINGTON. Benedict W.. A.B.. 32 who didn't vn-ite him, wanted to know why, and (Coticitiued from Pitge ::13) 545 Roosevelt Ave. thought that if they saw it in print it might stir their delinquent consciences. Just as a friendly of Our Lady. My fellow-members of the NEW MEXICO word to my friend from Los Angeles, it won't — I Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia, you know. Nevertheless, since Chick promised to re must know that I shall always treasure Roilnell member me in his will if only we printed that JENNINGS. James T.. .A.B_ 35 part, we will repeat that if those who owe him this replica of the Golden Dome which, letters will only sit down for a few minutes and as Ed Bailey has said, is symbolic of all 424 White Bldg. knock off a page or two he will be deeply grateful. that a Notre Dame man needs for If those we've asked would, half of them, re- strength and courage. NEW YORK .•ipiind. we'd be hystericjil- Nea York Cilj "In his last letter Joe Harrington had invited "Father Burke, I cannot express in JORDAN. John A.. B.C.S„ 32 us to visit him at hts summer home beneath a words my deep appreciation of the un 2180 Tieboul Avenue palm tree on the Carribenn Sea, around Panama; usual honor and recognition you have we had almost decided to take him up on that OHIO this summer until along came a card from "Winne brought to me from my .-ilma Mater. Bucyrus bago, Minn., saying that Joe Harrington was now "Just to be a son of Notre Dame is a SCANLON. Leo J.. LL.B.. 30 selling hybrid.corn to the farmers in that state, priceless possession. and promising more details when he was finally Prosecuting Attorney settled. Although disappointed, we are awaiting "To thousands of Notre Dame men Crawford County Joe's letter with a great deal of interest. throughout the world my best wishes for Carroll Building "The third and final bit of news of the month a glorious and successful meeting of came from someone, not a student, whom most of TEXAS us knew in one way or another. Art Gartland. In hearts tonight." Houston a verj- interesting letter Art mentioned, among In Chicago, in St. Louis, in Denver, in MURRIN. George P.. LL.B.. -28 other things that Joe Kinnealey is doing well selling meats at Thomas F. Kinnealey & Co., and Seattle, in Los Angeles, in New York Shell Bldg. that Bill Sharp is in Boston working for the and New Jersey, in Cleveland, in Kansas Agar Mfg. Co., makers of boxes. City, on the campus itself, and in the WISCONSIN "Art was fortunate enough to be in attendance four comers of -Ajnerica and the world, Racine at the consecration of Father O'Hara, and the old it was a Night of observances which ALBERT, Robert C. A.B.. 36. LL.B, 37 nostjilgia has claimed him — he wants to be back. Reports that John Broderick is still among the found a new strength and a new depth. 402 Badger Building 23rd ANNUAL: SUMMER SESSION of The UNIVERSITY of NOTRE DAME June 18—July 31,1940 Liturgical Music NOTRE DAME, INDIANA, U.S.A. Cfiirx-s in i:rft;nri;iii <."h:iii: will U- «ff.-r.-d as follows uiul<-r Ih*- (iir<-clion of I:»'V. Jamfs 11. V FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES For the student entering the University for the fii"st time there is a matriculation fee of ten dollars. The tuition fee for the six weeks' summer session is thirty dollars, and a library fee of two dollars is required of each student. Certain courses in science and engineering involve lab- oi-atory fees, and there is a special tuition for couj-ses in painting and music, as noted in the Bulletin for the summer session. A private room may be had on the campus for a nominal rental. The charge for board in the common dining hall is ten dollars the week. Students are free to patronize the cafeteria, paying for what they order. — The Bulletin for the summer session may be had, on request, from the Registrar of the University, at jiddress, Notre Dame, Indiana.