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MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF LA SALLE COLLEGE

IONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS JULY, 1958 Digitized by the Internet Archive

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http://www.archive.org/details/lasalle171973unse "54 Robert J. Schaefer, B.S. Editor La Salle

VOLUME 2 John L. McCloskey, M.B.A. '48 NUMBER 4 Director of Alumni

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L. Thomas Reifsteck, M.B.A. '51 Commencement ?> Director of Placement Campus Events 4

Personal Patter 6

Brother Daniel Bernian, F.S.C., Ph.D. Annual Giving Report 7 Alumni Advisor

Century Club 10

-v\/ / / y Club Notes 12

Alumni Election 13

ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sports 14

President, Thomas B. Harper III, Esq. '48 Friends of La Salle 1? Vice President Gerald T. Corkery '54

Treasurer, John A. Clement '39

John J. Finley '24 Leo J. Dooley '52

Charles J. O'Keefe '41 John J. Hanratty '52 Joseph F. Frazer '43 Richard O'Donnell '52 CoOef £tcrij John J. Rooney '44 John W.Schmidt '52 '47 William J. Conran Frank R. Murdock '52 '48 Thomas W. Rogers Joseph E. McGrath '53 Harry J. Gibbons '48 Anthony J. Polcino '53 John B. Kelly, John F. Connelly, Brother E. Stanislaus, F.S.C., Rt. Rev. Msgr. '48 Thomas J. Hickey Joseph P. Morrison '53 John L McCloskey '48 Gerald W.Faiss '54 William J. McDonald, and Professor William Foxwell Albright posed for this John Biehl '49 Alexander Avallon '54 cover photograph after La Salle College's 95th Commencement, June 10, '49 George M. Boraske Robert J. Schaefer '54 '49 James W. Jones George Mason III '54 at Convention Hall. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Connelly received the honorary '49 Vincent J. Kelly William J. Wingel '54 '49 degree of Doctor of Laws, while Monsignor McDonald and Professor Albright William Breeze Earle J.Wood '54 John P. Ryan '49 John B. Simms '54 received the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy. William A. Felte '50 James I. Gillespie '55 Robert E. Lodes '50 James A. Browne '56 '50 Cletus J. McBride Francis Healy, Jr. '56 '50 Robert J. Valenti Robert M. Rogers '56 '50 Thomas M.Walker Frank S. Blatcher '56 Photographs by Mike Maicher Joseph T. Waugh '50 Adam R. Smith '56 Frank T.Hart '51 Joseph N. Malone '56 Salle is La Salle College for Joseph McAveety '51 The La Magazine published four times yearly by Joseph J. Tagg '56 Joseph Spellman '51 Alumni, faculty, students and friends of La Salle College. Editorial and Business offices Edward P. Larkin '56 Harry Watts '51 at Department of Public Information, La Salle College, Philadelphia 41, Pa. Member Daniel McGonigle '57 Charles J. Kelley '51 of American Alumni Council. Printed by Clark Printing House, Inc.. 12 28 Cherry William Albanese '52 Vincent Szymkowski '57 Street, Philadelphia 7, Pa. Engravings by Basil Smith System, 1016 Cherry Street,

Andrew D. Bertucci '52 William P. Dierkes '57 Philadelphia 7, Pa. Second class mail privileges authorized at Philadelphia, Pa. 95th COMMENCEMENT

embers of the class of 1958 attending Baccalaureate Mass.

It is not merely an economic or social poration, both of whom received the Lawrence Colhocker, F.S.C., Brother schism which today divides the world, honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Daniel Bonaventure DeBarbieri, F.S.C., said the Rt. Rev. Msgr. William J. Two unique aspects of the ceremonies Frank A. Dunn, Pasquale J. LaRuffa, McDonald at the 95th annual La Salle were the simultaneous graduation of Edward C. Malarkey, Donald M. Peter- College commencement, but a split be- three brothers, John, Thomas, and Eu- son, Stephen G. Vasso, and James John tween "out-and-out materialism" and the gene Kelly, and the presentation for Walsh. God-fearing nations. honorary degree of Professor Albright Magna Cam Laude distinction was re- Msgr. McDonald, rector of Catholic by his son, Brother E. Alban, F.S.C., ceived by David M. Besselman, Robert University, delivered the principal ad- of the La Salle College mathematics F. Galante, John F. Gallagher, Jr., Ger- dress to the more than 600 graduates, department. ald T. Hoffman, Louis J. Kijewski, Nor- their families, and the faculty, at Con- Bernard J. McCormick delivered the bert C. Moser, Joseph A. Murphy, Alfred vention Hal! June 10. He also received the valedictory, which Msgr. McDonald T. Pepino, Angelo T. Randazzo, Leo D. honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy. honored by referring to it on three occa- Rudnytzky, Thomas C. Smith, Joseph M. The Monsignor cautioned against the sions in his address. Gindhart. William J. Nelson, John C. "secularization of the professions," and The commencement program opened Oberholzer, Richard P. Peregoy, Thomas stressed that the sciences and religion in the morning with the Baccalaureate F. Dudley, and William F. Johnson. are not incompatible. A priest of the Mass at the Church of the Holy Child, Graduating Cam Laude were Edward Archdiocese of San Francisco, Msgr. Broad St. and Duncannon Ave. The Rev. J. Bader, Paul Freemer, Paul J. Lind- McDonald was appointed Domestic Prel- James A. Driscoll, O.P., was the cele- inger, Thomas F. McCrea, John P. Pryor, ate with the title of Rt. Rev. Monsignor brant. The Rev. Mark Heath, O.P., Col- George C. Shammo. Samuel Smith, in 1948, and was named professor of lege chaplain, was the deacon, and the Gerald R. Bowers, Joseph R. Desiata. philosophy at Catholic University the Rev. John J. Lacey, O.P., was sub-deacon. John F. Magosin, Jr.. Donald R. Marran- following year. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. dino, Frederick W. Reed, Frank J. Other honorary degrees were pre- William E. Campbell, of St. Charles Schwartz, John J. Toner, Raymond T. sented to Professor William F. Albright, Seminary. Coughlan, Peter L. Feledick, Edward W Johns Hopkins Univorsity biblical Fifty-one of the men graduated with Hunt. Bro. David Anthony Manion, scholar, also Doctor of Pedagogy; and honors. Maxima Cum Laude honors went F.S.C., Bro. Gerardian Richard Moly- John B. Kelly, prominent area contractor to Anthony A. Ferrara, Ernest L. neaux, F.S.C., Michael M. Schlacter, Jr., and civic leader, and John F. Connelly, Whalon, Joseph J. Panchella, Richard V. Dominic J. Travagline, and Thomas C. president of Crown Cork and Seal Cor- Ritchie, Gerald M. Wilk, Bro. Dominic Addison. became the first layman ever to teach I CAMPUS Philosophy at St. Joseph's College. Dr. I Naughton, the author of many articles in I the field of Philosophy, is also a member I EVENTS of the summer school faculty at La Salle. I Mr. Daniel J. Rodden, associate pro- I fessor of English, is a member of the I summer faculty at Villanova Univer- 1 sity's graduate school of drama. Mr. I Rodden is also the director of the Masque of La Salle College, the College's dra- matic society. Mr. John J. Mulloy, lecturer in So- ciology, substituted for English historian Christopher Dawson in a series of lec- tures at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Mr. Mulloy is the author of Dynamics of World History, which con- tains the essential ideas propounded in the many historical works of Professor Dawson. Brother F. James, F.S.C., B.A., M.A., S.T.L., a member of the faculty of La Salle College, received the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of America, Wash- ington, D. C. at the June Commencement exercises. Brother James is a member of the Religion Department at La Salle. Brother is the second Christian Brother to receive the Doctor of Sacred Theology degree from the Catholic University of America since the School of Theology Edward J. Wall, '51, (center) beams approval as his wife accepts the "Ph.T. Degree" from was opened to lay religious brothers. Brother Daniel Bernian, F.S.C., vice-president. Mrs. Wall was honored at the annual "Ph.T." ceremony held on the Campus. FOUNDER'S DAY The Very Rev. James A. Donnellon, PH.T. professional skill as a nurse to care for CEREMONY O.S.A., president of Villanova Univer- of the needy among her neighbors. Mrs. Edward J. Wall, 1953 Welsh sity, and Edward A. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., Brother Daniel Bernian, F.S.C., vice- Rd., Philadelphia, received the "Ph.T.— noted Catholic educator, received honor- president, was presiding officer of the Putting Him Through—Degree", With ary degrees and 29 student achievement exercises, and Brother Gregorian Paul, Distinction, at the annual pre-commence- awards were presented at La Salle Col- F.S.C., evening division dean, presented ment conferral by La Salle College June lege Founder's Day ceremonies, May 22. 1, in the college auditorium. the candidates for "degree." The Rev- Dr. Fitzpatrick delivered the principal erend Mark Heath, O.P., college chaplain, Dr. James P. Quindlan, associate in address and received the honorary degree delivered the Invocation and Benediction. and gynecology at the Temple of Doctor of Pedagogy at the ceremonies University Medical Center, was the FACULTY NEWS honoring St. John Baptist de La Salle, principal speaker. Brother Edward Patrick, F.S.C., asso- which were postponed this year since the The "degrees," a success since their in- ciate professor of English, has been se- Feast Day, May 15, was Ascension ception in 1956, are presented annually lected to sei've as a member on the newly Thursday. Father Donnellon received the to wives of seniors in both the day and adopted high school English Achievement honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. evening schools. Some 160 were honored Awards program, sponsored by the Na- The Rev. Mark Heath, O.P., College year, this 70 of whom were wives of day tional Council of Teachers of English. chaplain, delivered the invocation at the school students. This year, the wife of The aim of this program is to grant Honors Convocation, and greetings were an alumnus was chosen for the special recognition to the nation's outstanding extended by Bro. E. Stanislaus, F.S.C., "With Distinction" award. Wall's Mrs. high school seniors for excellence in president of La Salle College. husband was graduated in 1951. English. The program opened with Mass in Mrs. Wall, mother of eight children, a As one of thirty judges, Brother honor of the Patron Saint of Christian Registered Nurse and a civic minded Patrick will evaluate the nominees' writ- Teachers held in the Church of the Holy citizen, received the award for "fulfilling ing and special tests to determine out- Child, Broad St. and Duncannon Ave. the role of unselfish Christian wife and standing students in English in the Com- The Very Rev. James H. Hurley, O.S.A., mother." In addition to caring for her monwealth of Pennsylvania's secondary was the celebrant, and the Very Rev. own family while her husband earned schools. There will be thirty Award Charles F. Kropp, O.S.A., was deacon. his bachelor of arts degree from La Salle winners throughout the state. The Rev. David P. Folvey, O.S.A., was and master of education degree from Dr. E. Russell Naughton, associate sub-deacon. Father Donnellon delivered Temple, Mrs. Wall repeatedly used her professor of Philosophy, this summer the sermon. In the evening, the traditional dinner was held in the field house. John Facenda, WCAU-TV personality, presided as master of ceremonies. The award recipients and their respec- tive honors were: Thomas Nolan, the Honorable William F. Harrity Memorial Award for Religion. Norbert Moser, the Anastasia Mc- Nichol Memorial Award for English Essay. Anthony A. Ferrara and Ernest L. Whalon, the William T. Connor Award to the senior with best scholastic record in the Evening Division. Norbert Moser, the John J. Mooney Award for the senior with the best scho- lastic record in Language and Literature. Pasquale J. La Ruffa, the William T. Connor Award for the senior with the best scholastic record in Mathematics and Science. Brother D. Bonaventure, F.S.C., the Honorable Vincent A. Carroll Award for the senior with the best scholastic record in Philosophy. Joseph A. Murphy, the Vernon Guis- ehard Award to the upper division stu- dent in the Department of French with the highest scholastic record in litera- The Very Rev. James A. Donnellon, O.S.A., President of Villanova University, receives the ture and language of France. honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Brother E. Stanislaus, F.S.C., President, as Brother G. Paul, F.S.C., Dean of the Evening School, assists. Presentation toolc place at the Annual Founder's Robert E. Letulle, the French Govern- Day Ceremonies, May 22. ment Award for proficiency in the French Lang-uage. Frank J. Schwartz, the Phila. Chapter Shain Award to the senior with best Pasquale J. LaRuffa, the Sir James J. of American Marketing Association scholastic record and contributed most Ryan Award for the day division senior Award to the senior with the highest to the public welfare of La Salle College. with the highest scholastic record. scholastic record and unusual capacity Louis N. Potenza, the Dr. Joseph J. John F. Gallagher, Jr., the William T. for growth in the field of Marketing. Sprissler plaque to the Evening Division Connor Award for the senior with the James J. Walsh, the Charles V. Kelly student with a good scholastic record and best scholastic record in Social Sciences Memorial Award for the senior with the who has participated in an outstanding and History. best scholastic record in English. manner in extracurricular activities. Joseph J. Panchella, the Msgr. John T. Bernard Blumenthal and Leonid Rud- James J. McDonald and Angelo T. Bonner Award to the senior with the nytzky, the two German Consulate Randazzo, the James A. Finnegan Memo- highest average in the area of Business Awards for proficiency in the German rial Award to the senior exemplifying Administration. Language. Christian ideals in student government Joseph J. Panchella, the Pennsylvania Anthony A. Ferrara and Ernest L. and campus political affairs. Institute of Certified Public Accountants Whalon, the Student Congress Award to Award to the outstanding- senior account- the Evening Division senior with the STUDENT UNION ing student. highest scholastic average. Construction of the Student Union John A. Kinslow, the Evening Division David M. Besselman, the Alpha Ep- Building, fifth in the series of new Marketing Assoc. Award to the senior silon Delta Award to the outstanding- structures in La Salle College's expan- member with the highest scholastic senior considering the "healing" profes- sion program, was begun June 23 by the average. sions or research in Biology. Matthew H. McCloskey Construction Joseph J. Panchella, the Philadelphia Biagio J. Evangelisto, the Biology De- Company. Completion is expected in the Chapter of the Penna. Society of Public partment Award to the senior evidencing fall of 1959. Accountants Award. the best mastery of Microscopy and Erection of the Science Building, sixth Stephen G. Vasso, the Roman Catholic- Micrology. edifice in the program, is also expected High School Alumni Association Award Pasquale J. La Ruffa, the Alumni to begin this summer. to the alumnus with the highest scholas- Medical Association Award to the senior The four-story Student Union, which tic average in the School of Arts and with the best scholastic record in will contain some 75,000 feet of floor Science. sciences. space and cost close to $2 million, will Charles A. Beugless, the Roman Catho- Recognition was also given to the fol- house a modern cafeteria, a complete lic High School Alumni Association lowing men: theatre, the campus store, barber shop, Award to the alumnus with the highest Leonid D. Rudnytzky, the senior athlete conference rooms, faculty dining room, scholastic average in the School of Busi- with the best scholastic record. office spaces, and a student recreation ness Administration. David M. Besselman, the John Mc- hall. PERSONAL PATTER

^f By John Clements '39 o> Wm

Members of the Class of 1938 and their guests take time out for a photo at the 20th Reunion, May 4 at the College.

'00 establishment in Wilmington. Among the '41 representatives of the legal profession Dr. Thomas C. Kelly passed away A note from Tom Breen informs us was Harry Liederbach who is playing the April 22, 1958. One of the oldest gradu- he is with KCRA-TV, the local NBC out- role of gentleman farmer. Another of ates of La Salle, Dr. Kelly was a resident let in Sacramento, California. our distinguished legal eagles, who ar- of Germantown. Requiem Mass was cele- '42 lived in time for the second round, was brated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Daniel McCauley. As we are told that Samuel Shore, M.D., is another alum- Germantown. this column has space limits we will nus who decided to go West. Sam is not be able to mention all those present. now practicing in California. '29 You will be able to pick out the rest '43 of the class by referring to the photo. Francis J. Linus passed away in April. Owen J. Breen, Jr., reports to New- Doubtless you will recognize, among . . . John A. Mitchell now has two sons at port, R. I., next month as a student at others, Whitman's Bill Maguire and our La Salle, John A. Ill is a member of the the Naval War College. Owen just com- football stalwart, Joe Ritter. We would Class of '60, and William S. is a member pleted an 18 month tour of duty in like to thank Brother Stanislaus and of the new freshman class. Puerto Rico. other members of the administration Jim Mulvihill will have his Camp and faculty who participated in our re- '38 Momoneta open this summer for its 11th union. Thanks are also due to Bill Hall, Class Reunion held Sunday, May 4 was year. In the winter Jim runs tours to La Salle's Maitre d'Hotel, who provided a great success. If you weren't there we Florida and Washington, D.C. the refreshments and to the A. P.O. Fra- missed you! . . . Prexy George Hoefiing ternity who decorated the Library '44 arrived on time, for a change, with Lounge for the occasion. A special vote Charles B. Hanes, M.D., was killed in charming Madame Hoefiing. George is of thanks to the committee and a rising an automobile accident May 30, 1958. Manager for an insurance company in ovation to Alumni Director, Jack Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Hazleton, Pa. All members of the class

McCloskey and his secretary, Miss Mee- Joseph's Church, Ambler. . . . Edward G. are invited to drop in on George anytime, han, who were in charge of Plans and Heisler received his M.S. degree from even if you don't need insurance. Colonel Operations. St. Joseph's College. John P. Leonard flew in from Parris Island for the affair. Even though '47 '39 Colonel Jack was in mufti he still looked The fifth child, Martin, was born to every inch the pride of the Corps. Dr. John Smart recently completed his Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. McCarthy. Dennis Arthur Coltman, sans moustache, graced 10th year as sales representative with is a member of the faculty at La Salle, the occasion with his very beautiful wife. Schmidt's Brewery. John's territory and is a candidate for his Ph.D. at the Dr. Oscar Corn, as youthful looking as covers all the counties outside Philadel- University of Pennsylvania. . . . Walter ever, brought along Mrs. Corn, is who a phia. . . . Henry J. Smart is now a full J. Kaiser's father passed away April 2, delightful conversationalist. "Chick" Cav- colonel in the United States Marine 1958. Walt is assistant professor of Ac- anaugh, who has the largest in Corp, and is stationed at the Marine counting at La Salle. Delaware, invited us to inspect his new Quartermaster Depot, Philadelphia. (Continued on page 11)

6 FOURTH ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM A COMPLETE REPORT

CONTRIBUTORS '3,419 1954 ttl 219

'6,568 1955 III! 368

'10,397 1956 ttttttf 644

§1 * 15,200 H 1957 ttttttttl 850 ROBERT F. CAIRO- 1958 The Fourth Annual Giving Drive was 1898 1924 1937 brought to a close on June 30th. Despite Walter I. Hinch Joseph H. Blankenmeyer Leon Blash the fact that our goal of 1,000 contribu- N. H. Colton John J. Courtney tors was not attained this year, 850 1900 Wm. V. Scanlan N. L. Gladnick alumni contributed $15,200. This repre- William H. Allen R. J. Spahn Felix Kadel sents an increase of 32% in number of Joseph C. Close Joseph J. Traurig Thomas A. Kane contributors and almost 50% in total 1925 John S. Penny amount realized. The average gift also 1901 Msgr. Thomas F. McNally Joseph W. Heyer John P. Schilp increased from $15.66 to $17.88. Joseph A. Pescatore Felix M. Kadel Our appreciation and gratitude to the 1910 members of the committee, to the class 1926 1938 John A. Lawler agents and to all who actively worked Francis J. Braceland Anthony F. Caravelli for Annual Giving must be acknowl- A. H. Steppacher Charles Cavanaugh 1911 edged. Our success was due in no small Nicholas J. Christ Hubert J. Dever measure to their efforts and we feel cer- 1927 Earl C. Costa David Frank tain that the splendid results achieved 7 Walter J. Dalton 1913 Roland Holroyd «- • this year will provide incentive for fu- John A. Guischard ture years when the full potential bene- John T. Greene, Jr. 1928 William C. Howrie, Jr fits of this program will be realized. William G. Mundy Charles J. McGlave innovation this year was the crea- I9I6~ An Isaac H. Rigberg V. J. Mianulli A. McCarthy, Jr. tion of the "Century Club" consisting J. Nicholas A. Policarpo Daniel P. McKenna, Jr. of those alumni who contributed $100 or 1929 Harry J. Reed more to the campaign. There were 24 John A. Mitchell Joseph R. Ritter members inscribed on the rolls this year, 1917 Thomas M. Scotti John McShain 1931 and we feel certain that in future years Robert Stets E. Chapdelaine many more names will be added. Stan Szawlewicz Annual Giving is a growth program 1918 George J. Resnick and one which has tremendous possi- Henry M. Grassmeder 1939 1932 bilities for the future of the College. John Clement Joseph G. Buchert Many Alumni feel a compelling obliga- 1919 William Chain tion further the progress of La Salle Leonard F. Hoffmayer A. J. Dilenno to 1934 and through programs such as Annual Thomas J. Reilly Robert R. Goodhart Edward J. Coverdale opportunity Maurice Kelley Giving, have a splendid to Louis Kaplan A. give concrete expression to such belief. 1920 John J. Kelly Schmitz, Jr. While to the individual alumnus, Joseph 1935 S. Lisowski making his small annual contribution to Lawrence G. Bowman Wilbur J. Meredith the college may not seem too important, 1921 Joseph F. Flubacher Harold Metz James A. Lehman many such contributions add up to a J. P. Gibbons John Smart substantial total which is the very basis Wm. H. Kearney Jesse Stach of all successful programs of Annual 1922 J. H. Potter Cornelius F. Sullivan Russell Cullen Giving. Your gift is important and we J. Peter L. Steffa Anthony Waltrich are extremely grateful for it. James A. Horan To the 850 Alumni who supported John J. Moran 1936 1940 Annual Giving, we offer our sincere Magnus J. Schaebler Thomas P. Callan, Jr. Horace G. Butler thanks; to those alumni who for reasons John F. Maguire Frank S. Cappiello John H. Christie of their own did not find it convenient Maurice J. Kelley Joseph Grady to contribute, we earnestly solicit your 1923 Philip A. Niessen Joseph G. Homa help in the future. Andrew J. Ward Joseph A. Rider J. Treacy O'Hanlan Nicholas F. Pensiero 1945 1949 C. J. McArdle Daniel W. Pesanic James F. Dever Carmen A. Alfieri John Maicher JosephJ, P. Rogers Lawrence R. Goldbacher, Jr. Albert F. Alio Joseph G. Markmann Thomas J. Ryan Mark A. Manning, Jr. Frank A. Bartkus Frank W. Marte Harold L. Small George M. Boraske Harry J. Mason, Jr. 1946 Frank Loughney Patrick J. Breslin Joseph P. Mooney Sidney C. Burgoyne Robert E. McElroy Robert E. Casillo John Morrissey Robert J. Carabasi Samuel Rhodeside William F. X. Coffey John A. Pagliei Thomas J. McCann Nunzio Colletti Thomas L. Pepper, Jr. John Rooney 1941 John M. Connor Paul M. Petrillo Paul J. Salvo John J. Angelo Joseph P. Coogan Herbert T. Picus John H. Sheehan Anthony A. Blundi Jerome I. Cook Glendon E. Robertson Thomas Breen Thomas Cullen Albert Rostien 1947 W. Bernard H. Breslin William F. Garrity James J. Cunningham, Jr. William A. Rothwell Robert J. Courtney Delgross Edward P. Hill William J. Richard Strosser Alfred F. D'Alessan.iro R. H. Hoffman Louis P. Domingues Gerard J. Schorn Robert L. Dean J. William C. Schrandt, Jr. Thomas J. Kiely Thomas Dougherty Francis J. Guerin Joseph J. Eberle, Jr. Salvatore J. Stea Brendan J. Lee William E. Holt Joseph C. Eckert, Jr. Charles Simpson Dennis J. McCarthy T. H. Kilrain Paul R. Flack Charles J. Trois James C. McLaughlin Viggiano Joseph Lepere Joseph R. Morice Thomas Foy Don P. John T. McGeehan Alvin H. Smith Edward P. Frunzi Louis X. Viggiano James Garvin John P. Ryan Edward Macko Peter J. Sweeney F. William M. Mulroy Gillespie Joseph A. Wilson, Jr. Paul E. Daniel J. Rodden Robert Walters Edward Grady 1950 Walsh Daniel T. Abbott Joseph M. Walter J. Kaiser Mario N. Grimaldi Anthony R. Gringeri Daniel J. Allan 1942 1948 C. R. Haggerty Robert S. Bachmann Michael A. Defato Edward M. Barr David Hunt Francis P. Bogle Robert H. Dolan William J. Binkowski George W. Jung Walter Boehm Herbert Fletman Edward Carlin Joseph F. Keiser James J. Bonner Ludwig M. Frank Sidney S. Chilnick Philip F. Kelly James F. Brown James P. Geoghegan A. E. Coan Vincent J. Kelly Wm. Breeze Walter A. Heyse John L. Connolly Stanley Kopacz Donald R. Burke Michael P. Mandarino Charles J. Conway John A. Lynch Donald Barnett Joseph P. Mohr James M. Coyle Larry McDonald William R. Calhoun Desmond S. O'Doherty George W. Curtis William J. McDonnell Francis Bradley Anthony C. Peck Charles J. Dunne Robert E. McDonough Louis H. Camagna, Jr. Edward J. Scanlon Michael Frank William J. McFeesters, Jr. John Capriotti Richard A. Garstka John A. McGinty, Jr. John Chmytz 1943 Harry J. Gibbons George P. McGovern, Jr. John J. Conboy Joseph A. Aceto William A. Graham Aaron Bannett Howard L. Hannum Owen J. Breen, Jr. Thomas Harper Alexander A. Calomeni Thomas J. Hickey George J. Gradel Leo C. Inglesby Year(s) No. of Contributors Amount Contributed 1898-1930 35 $3670.00 Charles A. J. Halpin, Jr. Bert Kreger 1931-1934 6 65.00 Henry P. Kimsey Charles J. Kriessman, Jr. 1935 6 90.00 A. J. Kraft, Jr. Joseph T. Longo 1936 5 100.00 James McGrath John L. McCloskey 1937 7 155.00 1938 14 540.00 Joseph J. McFadden Paul Mcllvaine 1939 14 405.00 Philip E. McLaughlin Frank McNulty 1940 13 1345.00 Theodore H. Mecke, Jr. William G. Minster 1941 16 270.00 Thomas L. Meyer William J. Monkhouse 1942 11 281.00 1943 17 245.00 James Mulvihill John F. Moore 1944-45-46 15 347.50 Sidney H. Orr Paul J. Nekoranik 1947 13 840.00 Robert P. Pascucci Bernard F. Rafferty 1948 38 607.00 Arthur Steinberg Frank P. Rauch, Jr. 1949 63 625.00 1950 73 731.00 Charles Rumsey 1951 62 639.00 1944 William J. Sabol 1952 74 552.00 Ralph F. Boccella John J. Schaub 1953 52 561.00 John F. Flannery Carlo Salzano 1954 65 640.00 1955 50 532.00 Edward G. Heisler Charles B. Tribit, Jr. 1956 33 501.00 Joseph McLaughlin Pascal J. Viola 1957 89 970.00 Harry J. Siano William S. Weldon George R. Swoyer William C. Wixted

8 fames P. Connor Jack Boody Edward F. Burns, Jr. 1953 fohn P. Conrad Martin J. Bukowski Frank Campbell Gerald J. Corr 3. Gus Constant Robert C. Crosson, Jr. Thomas J. Casey John F. Costello Jernard H. Coyle John T. Curran Charles Curran John M. Coulson fohn J. Dampf Chester T. Cyzio Albert Chelius John J. Creedon tfartin J. Devine Edward A. Dachowski William E. Cox John M. Curran, Jr. r ames E. Dougherty, Jr. Richard A. Devlin John J. Cush Ronald C. Deery Slichael Dubyk Ralph Dorval Gerald A. Desmond Roger E. DeFrain iobert J. Ehlinger Louis V. Donnini John J. Donnelly Francis X. Dennehy ieorge T. Evans James W. Finegan Fred Enck L. Anthony Dombrowski foseph H. Poster James J. Flatley Robert Fisher Joseph T. Doyle Henry J. Furlong Edward J. Fleming Sidney Gaffin John M. Dronson William J. Gallagher Francis A. Fucilo Anthony G. Galen Frederick D. Duden fames A. Geisheimer Edwin Garcia Joseph F. Goliash Peter J. Finley William F. Grauer Frederick C. Geary Edward V. Graham Julius E. Fioravanti lieonard J. Grecco Joseph A. Granahan, Jr. Francis V. Griffin James P. Foley [frank W. Hauser, Jr. L. J. Graziani Ernest F. Gunn John A. Foody William Hearney John J. Hambrose, Jr. Thomas J. Haney, Jr. Joseph F. Fricker fohn Helwig, Jr. Frank J. Hart John J. Hanratty Thomas R. Gallagher Thomas Healy Edward Heraty Robert Hasson Gerald T. Gawronski fohn F. Herr Francis A. Fucile Robert E. Hayes Aloysius C. Goan Thomas C. Jacob Robert A. Kauffmann John J. Kane Edward M. Groody Francis W. Judge Robert J. Keating C. William Kieser Anthony J. Hering Robert A. Kay Charles F. Knapp Joseph F. Larkin, III Edmund M. Kanarski fohn J. Kelley Leonard C. Konopka Joseph F. McBride Emil P. Kiss Francis J. Kelly Liouis L. Kuntz, Jr. Thomas S. McCausland Joseph A. Lappin, Jr. Lawrence J. Kelly Wlibert N. LaVerghetta Joseph M. Gavin Robert T. Lynch William A. King, Jr. James A. Lee James P. McHugh S. G. McCarron Patrick N. Leto George E. Lemonnier James R. McMenamin William C. McCoy Robert E. Lodes Philip J. Lucia John McMenamin Charles McGovern Edward M. McCarthy Joseph McAveety Francis J. A. McNamara Joseph E. McGrath Charles M. McDonald William J. McDevitt, Jr. John T. McNutt John J. Mangan Joseph R. McDonald Thomas J. McGinty Joseph McClean John F. Manning Thomas E. McGough John C. Mackin, Jr. James T. Magee Robert K. Marple, Jr. Joseph McGurk Theodore C. Mendala Henry S. Makowski Donald Marsele Joseph P. McKenna Theobold Mignone John A. Margraf Joseph D. Martin James C. Moffet Thomas Molloy John R. Maxwell Louis P. Masucci Joseph L. Moran Gregory R. O'Brien Paul M. Moser Vito F. Mazzio Francis P. Murray Roger E. Parenteau Frank R. Murdock Richard J. Morrison Joseph L. Patti Herbert F. Patrick Michael J. Murray, Jr. A. J. Polcino [Joseph Piarulli Robert J. Peterson R. W. O'Brien Charles A. Porrini James E. Quigley George F. Quinn Richard O'Donnell John T. Potts

J Edward A. Roney Joseph J. Ragg A. E. Pasquarelli Robert E. Kennedy John M. Ryan William Ries Howard C. Pigott Eugene P. Hagan William F. Ryan John A .Ryan James Redican Herbert W. Meyers Robert J. Sankey L. Thomas Reifsteck John F. Ricks R. V. Quindlen William H. Scanlan John F. Schenkel James G. McSherry James Rath, Jr. William J. Shelly William C. Seiberlich, Jr. John E. DiSangro Robert J. Richmond Robert J. Sorenson George R. Simmons, Jr. Joseph A. Hatch William G. Ryan Lieon Stallings Joseph F. Smith Malcolm L. Smalley Robert C. Van Lede John J. Fossett Joseph F. Spellman Richard F. Saponaro Carl Von Nell |Joseph E. Steelman Harvey Stefanowicz John W. Schmidt Valerian J. Wojtak Edward S. Szumanski James Sullivan Herbert E. Schweizer John G. Young Joseph J. Thomas J. J. Tillger Carroll E. Shelton 1954 Walter G. Uhlman, Jr. Guy R. Tobias Stanton J. Shelton Joseph L. Abbamondi Robert Wiebler Kenneth T. Simendinger Raymond L. Agento Thomas M. Walker Francis Wuest William F. Simpson Raymond S. Alexander Joseph T. Waugh 1952 Hugh T. Smith A. J. Augustine John J. Woods Henry A. Backe Benjamin Tumolo Alexander L. Avallon Frank Barrett Robert H. Vasoli Philip A. Belancio 1951 Richard Bedford Edward J. Verdeur John W. Birnbrauer E. Douglas Adams Emanuel J. Benhayon Torpey White Edward F. Bronson Robert D. Aitken Andrew D. Bertucci Joseph M. Wolfram Richard Blaszczyk liouis M. Backe, III Richard Bourne Joseph H. Wood, Jr. John F. Bloh Anastasius C. Bandy Joseph Brennan Charles J. Curran Walton Bolger Victor N. Boccella James V. Brooks Thomas J. Hallinan Robert Bonner CENTURY CLUB Joseph H. Ridgik Joseph J. Sullivan Paul D. Downey Fred S. Robinson Frank J. Urban, Jr. Thomas P. Duffy OF 1957 George H. Roney, Jr. H. T. Wilkens James M. Dunphy Msgr. T. P. McNally '04 Edward J. Rowley, Jr. Lawrence J. Yearly William P. Dierkes '17 J. McShain Joseph Sadowski Donald D. Heil Robert Dwyer '20 J. Schmitz, Jr. Robert Schaefer Walter Donohue J. A. Lehman '21 1956 Bernard L. Skwirut Walter J. Eckroth J. R. Cullen '22 Charles E. Adler Francis F. Smulski Walter J. Eliason J. J. Moran '22 Anthony S. Arcari James E. Stanton James J. Fardy J. Maguire '22 Frank S. Blatcher F. Joseph J. Sweeney Francis X. Finegan F. J. Braceland, M.D. '26 James H. Breen William Thomas John R. Fisher N. J. Christ, M.D. '38 John A. Brennan, Jr. Raymond T. Vasoli Raymond J. Fonash C. Howrie, Jr., M.D '38 Alexander J. Butrym, III W. Harry J. White Richard A. Fuller J. Kelly '39 Francis P. Cosgrove J. William J. Wingel Joseph V. Gallo T. F. Loughney '40 Henry G. DeVincent Earle J. Wood John R. Galloway J. P. Geoghegan '42 Nicholas P. Dienna Donald E. Zdanowicz Louis J. Gartz, Jr. McLaughlin '44 John K. Endo J. Francis D. Kerr Ernest Gash T. J. Kiely '47 Joseph F. Farnan John C. Gyza J. A. Wilson, Jr. *47 Frank R. Fighera 1955 William J. Hall, III W. J. Hearney III '49 Robert Fischer James R. Bacon Victor C. Hoepfl, Jr. R. Walters '47 Emanuel Gomez, Jr. Angelo P. Bonanni William J. Kelly G. E. Lemmonier '51 John J. Haley William F. Boyle Frank J. Kopec, Jr. T. J. Cappie '54 George J. Harkins, Jr. William Bergmann Richard S. Kozieja '55 William M. Henhoeffer L. P. Roncace Mitchel Chrest Robert W. Kraemer F. Sterling '55 William R. Johnson Martin J. Connor, Jr. Stanley Knebel R. L. Gendaszek '57 John J. Kelly, Jr. John W. Corbeil Richard F. Langan H. John F. Kerstan Horan, Hon. George A. Cozza John H. Lawlor Joseph Lynch Peter J. Critikos Frederick J. Leinhauser Samuel J. McClure John F. K. Daly Gerard J. Lewis Lawrence L. Maguire John P. Bradley Joseph L. Darr Jerome S. Lezynski Joseph N. Malone Matthew I. Bucko, Jr. Gerard J. Dawson Charles Lodovico Robert E. Rice William F. Burns Joseph A. DeBarberie Salvatore J. LoGuidice Charles E. Ries Thomas J. Cappie John A. DeFrancesco, Jr. Joseph M. McCauley Robert M. Rogers James B. Chambers Vincent Delia Valle Francis M. McCormack Robert L. Romaine Gerard T. Corkery Michael J. Dempsey Thomas B. McCoy Vincent J. Serfilippo Gerard M. Cullen Thomas J. Dempsey Daniel E. McGonigle Frank Sterling Henry T. Deren Harry F. Deutsch Francis McMenamin Charles J. Stroedecke Arthur J. Dinicolantonio Joseph C. Dunleavy James P. McWilliams Isidor Strittmatter T. Paul DiVito Joseph D. Dvornicich, Jr. Joseph E. Madeja Frank J. Turbett Robert J. Donze Maxim M. Felk Francis Markey Joseph Doyle Edward J. Fogarty, Jr. 1957 Joseph Merkins James E. Fleming Valentine A. Freitag David G. Adler David C. Morton Daniel Glatthorn Andrew J. Georges Laurence Allen Joseph E. Murray Gerald P. Ginley James I. Gillespie Joseph A. Antal James H. O'Brien Charles G. Happ James J. Grady James A. Atkins John F. O'Connell David W. Harrison John T. Hannas Eugene R. Barrett H. Eugene Passmore, Jr. Thomas Harverson Norbert Heil John J. Berner Joseph F. Pearson John E. Klaiber Harry B. Kaempf Constantine J. Boyle James Prochaska, Jr. J. J. Knappik Allen J. Knestaut Joseph C. Bubeck James M. Purtell John T. Kulak, Jr. Laurence W. Knowles John J. Burns Anthony J. Rebecca Louis J. LeHane E. Laskowski George A. Butler Dominic A. Rebecca Francis P. Loeber Thomas F. Lavin Frank Carberry James E. Rose Robert Lynch A. J. McGuire Joseph E. Carroll Charles F. Rueger Maurice A. McCarthy William J. McNeill Francis X. Cassidy Joseph T. Sanquilli John F. McNally Joseph J. Manson Joseph P. Cassidy Thomas J. Shanley David P. Malone Frank H. Noonan Anthony H. Catalani John A. Seeman, Jr. Dominic A. Mandia William J. O'Connor Theodore J. Cheski John J. Simon Albert Mandojana William T. O'Donnell, Jr. Lawrence W. Cornell James F. Smith John C. Manning Charles Poolos Richard P. Coulson Salvatore J. Sorrentino, Jr. George L. Mason, III Harvey Portner William R. Culp Francis Tanner, Jr. Joseph O'Brien Albert C. Price Thomas J. Cunningham Eugene F. Trimber Francis R. O'Hara Louis P. Roncace Alfred O. Deckert Robert J. Tyrol Albert Pirri Joseph Rothschild Frank P. Delich Michael L. Uzzo Donald E. Praiss J. J. Rowley Henry W. de Luca, Jr. Ronald Gendaszek Joseph E. Quinn Elwood Ruddy Timothy Devlin Hubert Horan (hon.) Robert J. Richards Joseph F. B. Spieker Paul J. Diesenbruch, Jr. Fred D. Lachat (special)

10 I PERSONAL PATTER (Contnued from page 6) '48 Stephen Kochut was voted into Kappa

1 Pi Kappa (National Education Fratern-

1 ity) at the University of Pennsylvania.

' Steve is a psychiatric nursing instructor

' at the Philadelphia State Hospital. . . . Christina Marie is the pride and joy of the James L. J. Pie household. The bundle

of joy arrived 21. . . . I May Jim and Mary Jane Barry are also the proud parents of j

a little girl, Nora Mary. . . . James J. Devlin received his Ph.D. in English from

' the University of Pennsylvania. . . . Harry Gibbons and family now reside in Cape May, N. J., where Harry operates the Sylvania Hotel. '49 Bill and Peggy Rothwell called their The Class of 1956 La Salle College Spirit and L oyalty awards to students and non-students were son William A. II. . . . Thomas M. Foy presented at the second annual graduate we come dance held at Kuglers May 29, 1958. is Special Account Representative for Pictured above are the recipients, (left to right) John L. McCloslcey, executive secretary La Salle the Standard Register Co., Dayton, Ohio. College Alumni Association, who received the non-student award; Brother Gavin Paul, F.S.C., director of properties, the non-student runner-up award; Frank Blatcher representing the Class of . . . Dr. Lawrence H. Monaco was the first 1956; Brother Daniel Bernian, F.S.C., vice-pres dent of the College, and alumni advisor, who person to be appointed to the teaching presented the runner-up awards; Bernard J. McC ormick recipient of the student runner-up award; staff of the new Duchess County Com- Robert H. Morro, recipient of the student award munity College in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. liamstown School, Williamstown, their second son Thomas. . . . Jim and Larry formerly taught in Covington, High

N. J. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiebler Marge Carroll called their third baby Kentucky. . . . Frank R. Hagerty has

are the proud parents of a son, Robert Peggy. . . . John B. Lynch announced his been appointed auxilliary principal in Christopher. association with Basil Clare in the gen- the Philadelphia Public School System.

eral practice of law. . . . Val Wojtak just '52 '50 put the finishing touches to his master's Larry Kelly is supervisor of Field Dick Bourne is now assistant manager thesis at Temple University, and Felicia Training in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio of the new Philadelphia agency of the Mary arrived at the Wojtak household Life Insurance Company of North Amer- and Kentucky for the John Hancock April 2, 1958. . . . Ted Doyle and Fred ica. Dick was formerly with the New Mutual Life Insurance Co. . . . Richard Duden received their law degrees from

York Life Insurance Company. . . . Frank Kevin was born to Dick and Jane Becker Villanova University. . . . Louis P. Griffin and wife, the former Helen May 10, 1958. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Masucci is now a Special Agent with Patti called their latest edition Joseph Meehan of the La Salle College library the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance staff, called their first born Francis, Jr. Michael. . . . Thomas MacNamara was Company. Lou is associated with the Frank will join the faculty of Plymouth- appointed northern district sales mana- Finkbiner Company. . . . Dr. and Mrs. ger for the Seville-Sea Isle Hotel Corp., Whitemarsh High School in September. Jim McDevitt welcomed their first edi-

. . . Emanuel Benhayon begins law Miami Beach. . . . Joseph F. Borthold tion, Eileen, April 24th. . . . Gene Hagan is a Sales Engineer with Power Regu- classes at Temple University this Fall received his M.D. from Temple Univer- and will continue working for Bd. of lator Co., Washington, D. C. . . . John sity. . . . Ted Gibbons received his M.A. J. Conboy married the former Anne M. Ed. at the same University. He'll take from Notre Dame, and accepted a teach- his law courses at night and his educa- Welsh June 26. . . . Anthony Ciccantelli ing fellowship from the same university tion courses during the day. This sched- joins the faculty of Roxborough High for his doctorate. . . . 2nd Lt. Bob Quinn his I School in the Fall. ule forced Emanuel to resign from completed a 12 week course at Fort Bliss, post as a Spanish teacher at Standard '51 Texas. Evening School. Bob Bolsover is on the faculty of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Hoban called Dr. Robert W. Smith married the Little Flower High School, Lansdale, Pa. the baby Francis Patrick. ... Ed Ham- former Eugenia M. Talbot April 12 at . . . Miss Nancy Marie Jackson became ilton directed the Pennsbury Educational St. Catherine of Siena's Church, Allen- Mrs. Aloysius C. Goan, April 12, 1958. Association's production of Victor Her- town, Pa. Bob received his M.D. from '54 bert's, "The Red Mill." Ed teaches social Jefferson Medical College and is now a studies at William Penn Junior High Fellow in Internal at Lahey Joseph F. Doyle is an agent with the

School. . . . Harry Lente, a biochemist at Clinic, Boston, Mass. Treasury Department in the Alcohol and

the Eastern Regional Research Labora- Tobacco tax division. . . . Gerry Ginley is tory, U. S. Department of Agriculture, '53 attending Temple University School of

was a recent speaker at Bishop Kenrick Joe Morrison married Pat Wink, May Law. . . . Earle Wood is now with Pioneer

High School. 3, and brother Dick married Debbie Chemical. . . . Vince Sweeney was just T Tom and Jo Ann Reifsteck called their Byrnes, April 12. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Bob separated from the L .S. Army after a

first Zoe Ann. . . . John Falzatta has Marple announce the arrival of Robert K. 16 month stay in Korea. . . . Daniel D.

been appointed vice-principal at Wil- . . . Charles and Winnie McGovern called Glattham received his M.B.A. from

11 Temple University. . . . H. Brent Bam- ing Glass Works, Corning, New York. NEW YORK CLUB berger is now with Sun Oil Company. . . . Ensign John H. Songster recently Election of officers was held in May

. . . sales- Jim Vassallo is a real estate returned to San Francisco after a seven of 1958. The results were as follows:

man for the Mellvane Company. . . . month Far Eastern cruise aboard the John J. Bresnan, '50, President; John J. Paul Morrison is still stationed in Ger- attack aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga. Moran, '22, Vice-President; Edward P.

many, but managed to make it home for . is with . . Lt. Peter A. Pino stationed Comerford, '50, Secretary-Treasurer. This brother Joe's wedding. . . . George Mason the infantry at Fort Jackson, S. C. group held four business-dinner meetings is now Brokerage Supervisor for New Ensign Thomas Simone, Jr. recently averaging 15 to 20 attending and one I York Life Insurance Company. . . . Carl received his wings at the U.S. Naval social — La Salle-Manhattan pre-game ; Belber and Bob McWilliams received Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. union at which approximately 40 couples ' their M.D. degrees from the University '57 were present. of Pennsylvania. . . . Matt Bucko, Marv Bill Lee completed his year's training Kallish, Dom Nappi, Dick O'Brien, Don SOUTH JERSEY CLUB program with New York Life Insurance Praiss and Bill Thomas received their (CAMDEN AREA) Sales Election of officers took M.D. degrees from Jefferson Medical Co. and will enter the field as a place in June

Representative this month. . . . Jim 1958. The results were as follows: Joseph College and Ray Alexander received his Purtell was recently married and is a Malone, '56 Ev.D., President; Jack from Hahnemann Medical College. . . . sales trainee with Paterson Parchment Hogan, '50, Vice-President; Francis Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson called their '54, Paper Co., Bristol, Pa. . . . Lt. James P. Loeber, Treasurer; and Frank daughter Eileen. . . . Joe and Pat McWilliams, Jr., U.S.M.C, broke the Conaty, '52, Secretary. Sweeney are the proud parents of a boy, basic school aggregate rifle and pistol This group plans 4 to 6 business meet- Joseph John, born May 10, 1958. . . . marksmanship record at Quantico, Ya. ings for the coming year. The Club Ted Bronson is now undergoing advanced

. . . Jack and Dolores Schiller are the attended the La Salle-Villanova Game flight training at the Corpus Christi proud parents of a little girl, Donna Ann. on January 11th, and held a St. Patrick's Naval Air Station. . . . Joe Kearney fin- is Day Cocktail . Catalani now Party . . Ensign Anthony M. on March 16th. ished his tour of duty with the U. S. assigned to the USS Lexington as assist- Navy, and he and wife and family are WILMINGTON CLUB ant supply officer. The Lexington will now living in Conshohocken. Joe is now (WILMINGTON, DELAWARE) depart next month for a Pacific cruise. employed by Johnson & Johnson. . . . A reunion and dance was held at the

. . . Ronald Gendsazek received his M.A. Harry White received his Ph.D. from Knights of Columbus Hall in Wilmington, i from Laval University, Quebec, Canada. . . . received Delaware in Notre Dame. Jerry Brodish November of last year. I In September he will leave for France his M.D. from Ohio State. About 28 La Salle Alumni couples at- where he will join the faculty of the Mr. and Mrs. Leon Trojan are now tended. The second Wednesday of each ! College Notre Dame, LaFlesche, France. living in Levittown, Pa. . . . James month an informal luncheon is held at

. . . 2/Lt. Richard Braue recently com- Walker received his M.D. from Jefferson Heame's Restaurant in Wilmington. Dis- pleted officer basic course at the Artillery Medical College and will intern at St. cussion of permanent organization plans and Missile School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Joseph's Hospital. to be held in late Summer of this year. I to . . . William J. Rush has been named the Present Co-chairman are Bill Reidy, '48, of Burlington City | '55 English faculty the and Nick Gianoulis, '53.

. . . Peter Walsh Thomas C. Darragh received his law Board of Education. April 12. Pete degree from the University of Notre married Mary Frugoli WASHINGTON, D.C. CLUB school the Uni- No business meetings of this is now in the graduate at group | Dame at the June Commencement. . . .

. . versity of Illinois. . Stanley N. Knebel were held during the past year. Six of I It's a boy for Walter and Rosemary will receive his MA in Economics next this group attended the AA-Pennsylvania Peters. . . . Norb Heil and wife Dorothy

Indiana University. . . . College Alumni Dinner on February 1, Marie are now living in Arlington, Va., month from trouble for Billy and Helen 1958. while he completes his tour of duty with Double Donohoe. They called the twins Kathleen A reunion is planned for February of the Army in Washington, D.C. . . . Leo

. . . the William Michael III. coming year in conjunction with the I Eisenstein recently took a reserve com- Cecelia and Joseph Carroll Ev.D. is moving to New Georgetown-La Salle game in Washing- mission in the U. S. Army. Leo, who is York with American Sugar Co. . . . Dick ton. Present Co-chairmen are Ted Dent, now a Specialist Third Class, is sta- left Alderson Associates to join Jr., '49, and John C. Brady, Jr., '43. tioned at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa. Langan Continental Can in New York. Bill Quigley is one of the new employees MEDICAL SOCIETY with Armstrong Cork Co. Yearly Report The Medical Society of the La Salle LEVITTOWN CLUB College Alumni Association begins its '56 Election of officers was held in the first official year in September. Ninety- Charles Stroedecke is attending gradu- Fall of 1957 with the following results: seven (97) medical doctors are listed as ate school of Business Administration at Frank Yoder, '49, President; Leo Dooley, founding members of the Society as per

New York University. . . . Harry Caldwell '52, Vice-President; and John Merrick, resolution passed at January meeting: is now a student at the Philadelphia Col- '48, Treasurer. "All men who have paid their annual lege of Osteopathy. . . . Jim Breen was This group will hold elections annually dues, ($5.00), by May 15, 1958 shall be recently promoted to First Lieutenant. in the Fall of the year. This past year listed as founding members of the Jim is assistant administrative officer of three affairs were held: the Fall stag Society." the U. S. Army Air Defense School's and business meeting; the Winter Dance, '49 MEETS "59 Guided Missiles Department, Fort Bliss, and the Spring Dance. Over 100 couples The Education Department under

Texas. . . . Bob McNally received his attended the Spring Dance and over half Brother Azarias, F.S.C., in conjunction M.S. from Penn State and is now em- of this group were Levittown Alumni of with the Alumni Office, will sponsor a ployed as a research chemist for Corn- La Salle College. meeting of the Class of 1949 and the

12 CANDIDATES FOR ALUMNI OFFICES

Ten candidates will vie for three Alumni Association offices in the coming- election for president, vice-president, and

( treasurer of the Association for 1958-1959. Current Alumni officers are president Thomas B. Harper III, vice-president Gerard T. Corkery, and John A. Clement, treasurer. Competing- for the top Association post are John A. Guischard, Ph.D., '38; Gerard T. Corkery, '54, and Thomas M. Walker, '50. George L. Mason III, '54, will vie for j the vice-presidential slot against Joseph N. Malone, '56, James I. Gillespie, , '55, and Robert E. Lodes, '50. William J. Wing-el, '54, Frank T. Hart, '51, and Frank S. Blatcher, '56, are candidates for the treasurer's office. The candidates and their respective qualifications are outlined in the photo-introductions below.

t

R. E. G. T. Corkery Lodes J. I. Gillespie J. N. Molone T. M. Walker

Robert E. Lodes, '50; sales, M. L. past C.W.V. Post Commander; he and William J. Wingel, '54; history Snyder and Son, Philadelphia District; his wife, Rita, have three children, teacher, Hunter School, Philadelphia; president alumni Class '50; he and his Maureen, 13, Patricia, 11, and Monica, now doing M.A. work at Temple; mem- wife, Mary, have three children, Gregg, 4. ber Board of Directors; single. Thomas M. Walker, '50; security sales, Gerard T. Corkery, '54; assistant . 5, Mark, 3, and Michael, 16 mos. Hornblower and Weeks; past vice-presi- manager, New York Life Insurance in dent of Alumni, ex-president of Class Norristown; now vice-president of Joseph N. Milium', '56; assistant chief, '50, and SigTna Beta Kappa Alumni As- Alumni Association, first vice-president services section, Veterans Administra- j sociation; his wife, Reginia, and he have Northeast Philadelphia J.C.C.; he and tion; member Board of Directors, chair- four children, Jeannie, 8, Tommy, 7, his wife, Eileen, have twin girls, Denise

! man Alumni Retreat Committee, and Michael, 5, and Danny, 3. Ann and Michele Marie, 3.

^^^^6 t J. A. Guischard W. J. Wingel F. S. Blatcher G. L. Mason, III F. T. Hart

John A. Guschard, Ph.D., '38; chair- member Board of Directors; he and his George L. Mason III, '54; brokerage jman La Salle College department of wife, Catherine, have one child, James supervisor, New York Life Insurance;

' modern languages ; member American Jr., 2. member Board of Directors, president ''Association of University Professors Alumni Class '54, chairman social activi- land American Association of Teachers Frank S. Blatcher, '56; sales, Fidelity ties of South Jersey Club, and secretary of French ; single. Mutual Life Insurance; member Board Northeast Philadelphia J.C.C.; single. of Directors, Philo Patrian Society; he Frank T. Hart, '51; revenue examiner, James I- Gillespie, '55; semi-senior and Miss Margaret M. McCoy, plan City of Philadelphia; member Alumni accountant, Jenkins, Fetterolf and Co.; wedding September 6. Board of Directors; single.

I Class of 1959 to acquaint the Education and greeted with favorable reviews. sad dance. There are tenderly drawn majors in the Senior class with in British edition of the work will be sketches of children, and much of the I men An their chosen field. The Alumni Office published this Fall by Victor Gollancz, writing is memorable." For work on this hopes to develop this idea to include Ltd. novel Koch was awarded a "Sewanee

other professions, if this is feasible. The novel, describing the effect of an Review" fellowship in fiction. invasion of worldliness upon a monastery Koch did graduate work at Niagara overlooking a remote gorge of the Ni- University and the University of Penn- SECOND NOVEL agara, was called "somber in mood but sylvania before receiving his masters marked by rare intensity and a most degree in creative writing under Andrew Light in Silence, second novel by original style," by the Book of the Month Lytle at the University of Florida, while Claude Koch '40, of the La Salle College Review. "The narrative," the Review on a leave of absence from the La Salle English department, has been released said, "moves to its climax like a slow, faculty in 1955.

13 The start of a perfect day. La Salle's crew wins its trial heat prior to taking the Dad Vail SPORTS Championship for the third consecutive year.

There is little doubt that Ira Davis is BASEBALL ANOTHER DAD VAIL the most outstanding track athlete ever There was little to cheer about for In what has to be the closest finish in to wear the Blue and Gold of La Salle Explorer baseball fans as the season got the history of the Dad Vail Champion- College. The former Overbrook High underway. The charges of Jim Pollard ship, the LSC sweepswingers managed School athlete holds five LSC records, is played the poorest ball in the area for to take a third consecutive title. Co- the only athlete ever to take four first the first three weeks of the season, and captained by Bobby Morro and Romeo places in the Middle Atlantic States Col- it looked like it was going to be the Boyd, both members of the two previous legiate Athletic Conference track cham- worst year in La Salle baseball history. championship pionships, and he will represent the Ed Czerniakowski, Ed O'Mara and Bob crews, the Explorers came United States later this month in a track Egizio had other ideas, and these three from behind to nip Fordham by a scant meet with the Soviet Union in Moscow. athletes lifted the hapless Explorers by six inches. It is the second time that Aside from these honors, Davis was the the shoetops and had the team playing La Salle has captured the Dad Vail three winner of the 100 yard dash at both the the best ball in the area at the end of the times in a row. Prior to the '56, '57, '58 Penn the season. The surge was a little too late to Relays and IC4A Champion- sweep, the championship cup was at home ships. In the IC4A's, Davis also took a improve the overall record of 7-8, but the on the La Salle Campus in '51, '52, and second in the 220 and a third in the broad Explorers were able to avenge several '53. jump. early season losses. Of the seven vic- tories, four came against Big Five foes. Things look bright for a fourth con- The highest honors that La Salle Col- St. Joseph's was defeated twice, and the secutive title next season. Only three lege can bestow on any athlete are "The Pollardmen split with Temple and Villa- of President's Award", and "The Joseph members the varsity crew were gradu- nova. Penn was the winner in the only Schmitz Trophy". In the long history ated, and for replacements coach Tom game between the two schools. of La Salle athletes, only two men had "Bear" Curran has a strong group to Czerniakowski was the biggest noise ever received both these awards in one chose from on the JV crew and the on the La Salle College team. His .426 year. Ira Davis joined that select group outstanding freshman boat. Maybe that batting average and 10 homeruns had this Spring. In a special presentation trophy will never leave the Campus. big league scouts in the stands for every ceremony prior to the Athletic Banquet, game. The native of Plains, Pa., a Dean's and prior to Davis' depai-ture for the List Honor student for four years, was West Coast, the former Olympian re- also named to the District 2 All Star ceived both these awards to join Tom AND GOLF team, and was selected as a member of Gola, three time All American, the All America baseball team. Least fortunate of any La Salle team and Olympic swim king Joe Verdeur in A pre-dental major, Czerniakowski de- this past year were the golfers. The the select circle. cided to swap the drill for a bat, and charges of Bob Courtney were able to Another former La Salle College great four days after graduation signed with win but one match this past season, but will join Davis for the trip to Russia. the St. Louis Cardinals at a bonus re- this ended a two year losing streak. Al Cantello, LSC record holder in the ported to be close to $25,000. A baseball Art Condon's racquet squad finished javeline, and former track All American, coach for next season has not been named the season with a not too bad 4-5 log. was also named to the U. S. team after yet, but whoever it may be, he'll have his 244' toss in the recent AAU cham- enough experienced players back for a The wins came over St. Joseph's twice, pionships at Bakersfield, California. solid club. Temple and Drexel.

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