La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons La Salle College Alumni News University Publications 2-1948 Alumni News: February 1948 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/alumni_news Recommended Citation La Salle University, "Alumni News: February 1948" (1948). La Salle College Alumni News. 5. http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/alumni_news/5 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in La Salle College Alumni News by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. SUPPORT PAY PLACEMENT YOUR BUREAU L a S a l l e C o l l e g e 1948 APPEAL ALUMNI NEWS DUES VOL. II FEBRUARY. 1948 No. 6 Crawford Re-elected ERSONAL To Second Term ATTER xplorings On February 2, at a general meeting by of the LSC Alumni Association, Albert J. PBy John Clement, ’39 Crawford, Jr., ’36, attorney and County C harlie F itzpatrick, ’39 Commissioner of Delaware County was BUSINESS: Herbert Sussman, ’34, is re-elected President. While a student at LSC he was Editor of the Collegian and president and manager of Coastal Air UCH enthusiasm and spirited discus­ President of Debating Society. Lines, Inc., Northeast Airport, Phila. sion as that which highlighted the The Right Rev. Msgr. Thomas F. Mc­ This company carried the La Salle High Sannual meeting of the LSC Alumni is Nally, ’04, Pastor of the Immaculate rowing crew to Detroit last May, and very encouraging. The annual meeting Conception Church, Jenkintown, was will fly the LSC of 1947 was of that type and it was fol­ re-elected first vice president. Joseph basketball team to lowed by increased Flubacher, ’35, was re-elected second Cincinnati. Joseph attendance at every vice president. The remaining offices F. Dolan, 3rd, ’39, a event sponsored by were filled by Walter Kaiser, ’47, treas­ senior partner in the Alumni Associa­ urer; John J. Kelly, ’39, corresponding the accounting firm tion. Our little secretary, and Tom Ryan, ’41, recording of Haig and Dolan, monthly paper is secretary. announces the re­ another result of The Alumni elected to the Board of moval of his office that 1947 enthusi­ Directors were: Joseph Schmitz, 20; to 117 S. 10th St., asm. John Clement, ’39; Charles O’Keefe, ’41, Phila. Joe Coogan, Acting as co-spon­ and Tom Hickey, ’47. ex-’42, and now in sor of the Blue and John A. Guischard, ’38, who had been LSC to complete his Gold with the un- appointed Chairman of the Banquet studies for a degree, has written his sec­ FITZPATRICK dergraduates, we of Committee, explained: The banquet will ond short story for Colliers magazine. the Alumni saw a new Blue and Gold be held in celebration of the 100th Anni­ It appeared in the February 7th issue attendance record set up. Looking back, versary of the Christian Brothers in the and was entitled, “The Beast in Mr. it was a very successful year for the United States. It will be sponsored by Cardigan.’’ Joseph Carroll, ’47, who is Alumni Association, and a tribute to the the LSC Alumni in conjunction with working for the John McChain Co., is efforts of the Alumni officers and their Men of La Salle, Mothers of La Salle, helping to build the St. Joseph’s College co-workers. Alumni of La Salle High, and West Field House. The spirit displayed at the recent Catholic High. The affair will be held meeting gives hope that the flame of at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel on BABIES: Mark S. Knox, ’35, is the 1947 will burn even brighter this year. Wednesday, May 12th. It will be a proud father of a son named Donald We can look with confidence to new mixed event with formal or informal who was born on November 31, 1947. faces to augment the active members of dress optional. Our sincere sympathy to William Cava­ the past year. I’m sure the new volun­ A resolution was passed whereby the naugh, ’39, on the recent death of his teers will be warmly welcomed and put Board of Directors were requested to 20-month-old daughter, Theresa Ann. to constructive work by A1 Crawford in meet within 30 days from the date of PRACTICE: The following Alumni his second term as Alumni chief. the meeting to prepare a schedule of have opened dental offices: Ralph F. Surely, too, it will be a source of great Alumni events for the year 1948, which Boecella, ’42, 521 Radcliffe St., Bristol, encouragement to Brother Paul to see in turn will be presented to the Alumni Pa.; Nick La Rocca, ’42, 1 N. Lynwood these new workers rallying around LSC at a general meeting to be held within Ave., Glenside, Pa.; Anthony Amorosi, as it expands under his prudent direc­ 45 days from the date of the meeting, ’42, 1532 S. Broad St., Phila.; Herb tion. And Brother Paul is most worthy for their approval. Berkman, ’42, N. E. corner of Main and of any aid we can extend, for truly the Kalb Sts., Norristown, Pa. Alumni Association has no more faith­ ful friend than the President of the Col­ B rother E. P i u s SCHOOL: Francis Donahoe, ’44, back lege, who has cheerfully given of his Brother E. Pius, F.S.C., former from Europe with his bride, will con­ valuable time and the college facilities provincial of the Christian Broth­ tinue his studies at U. of P. Graduate to promote all Alumni undertakings. ers of the Baltimore Province, School in the Physics Dept. Dan Gal­ died on February 5, 1948, three lagher, ’42, LSC tennis coach, is taking Those of us who couldn’t attend this days after the 50th anniversary of graduate work in counselling and guid­ past meeting should make every effort his entrance into the order, at St. ance at Temple. to get to the next general meeting pro­ Mary’s Hospital. He was 72 years posed for early next month. There is of age. SERVICES: Lt. Col. John P. Leonard, still much important planning to be He was appointed provincial in ’38, has been appointed Commanding done for this year, and how well it will 1927 and during his administra­ Officer of the Marine Detachment at be handled' depends upon the interest tion, which lasted until his retire­ Yorktown, Va. His executive officer will of the members. ment in 1937, the main buildings be Bud Lynch, ’38. Major Michael A. It can easily be the greatest year in La Salle College were constructed Luckey 0-47036 may be reached at Dr. LSC history if only we set our goals high at their present locations. 1004 A, Yale Station, New Haven, Conn. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) Pt»£C 2 LaSALLE COLLEGE ALUMNI NEWS February, 1948 LaSALLE COLLEGE Signum Fidei Medal Presentation ALUMNI NEWS Published 10 times yearly by the LaSalle College Alumni Association. JOHN J. KELLY, '39, EDITOR Staff THOMAS BREEN, '41 JOHN CLEMENT, '39 ROBERT L. DEAN, '41 CHARLES FITZPATRICK, '39 CHARLES J. O’KEEFE. '41 JOHN ROONEY, ’46 Placement Bureau Seeks Alumni Aid As graduation time grows near for the class of 1948, alumni are again urged to cooperate with the Placement Bu­ reau in advising this employment serv­ ice of any job openings available for coming graduates. A number of alumni have indicated they wish to change their jobs and this list is available to anyone seeking workers. John J. Kelly ’39, Director of Public Relations for LSC, who handles the Placement Bureau, has announced a Dr. Max Jordan (center), director of religious programs for NBC and foreign correspondents for the National Catholic Welfare Conference, shown receiving the large number of undergraduates need Signum Fidei medal for 1947 because of his “outstanding contribution to Christian part-time jobs to assist them through principles.” Andrew Kemper Ryan, ’18, editor of the Catholic Standard and Times, school. makes the presentation as Brother G. Paul, president of LSC, looks on. La Salle Court Games Televised Bill Campbell, two of Philadelphia’s Personal Platter The exploits of the LaSalle College leading sportscasters. (Continued from Page 1) basketball team were seen over thou­ The Public Relations Department of Larry Balestra, '42, is still in Germany, sands of television sets this year when LSC arranged the televised games and Station WPTZ televised the entire reports other LSC programs of this na­ a Captain in the Dental Corps. schedule of home games. ture in the offing. MARRIAGE: William Dougherty, ’47, In order to effectively cover the games EXPLORINGS married Dorothy Kerrigan of Ardmore, a special platform was constructed for (Continued from Page 1) Pa. They honeymooned in the Poconos the camera in the gymnasium, and ac­ and make a determined attempt to and will live in Ocean City, N. J. Vin­ cording to viewers, the reception was of reach them. It will require the coopera­ cent J. Moranz, ’20, and Ann Byrne excellent calibre. tion of every available alumnus. It will Speese were married in St. Ann’s During the season, several LSC ath­ require the squaring of shoulders, not Church, Phoenixville, Pa., on December letes made personal appearances before the shrugging of them. It’s your Alumni. 27, 1947. Dr. Martin P. Crane, ’20, was the screen including Joe Verdeur, who What do you propose to do about it? best man and Joseph Schmitz, Jr., ’20, was interviewed by Stoney McLinn and and E. Frank Armstrong, ’20, were ush­ ers. The couple will reside at 2235 A Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.