Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1940-09-25 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1940). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 1709. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/1709 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1840. - A ~ENTURY OF J~SUIT EDU~ATION AT XAVIER - 1940 XAVIER UNIVERSITY NEWS z 553 A. Student Newspaper With All Department Coverage VOLUME XXVII. CINCINNATI, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1940 NO. 1 -.Sheen Cites BIGGEST. YET PONTIFICAL MASSES FRIDAY Ignatius As This, the Centennial Issue of the NEWS, is the largest AND SUNDAY WILL C.LIMAX 'Living Man' in the history of student pub­ lications at Xavier. It has been increased over 300 per CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS FAMOUS ORATOR SPEAKS cent to commemorate the Jes- uit jubilee. AT ALUMNI MASS The second largest publica­ Archbishop To Be tion was the Homecoming. Is­ TO GIVE HIGHLIGHT ·ADORE.SS Stating that " ... we are gath­ sue of the NEWS issued No­ Guest Speaker ered here to celelbrate the mem­ vember 10, 1932. It comprised ory of a living man as far as in­ twelve pages. fluence is concerned," the Rt. Studen.t Mass Is Friday At Rev. .Foulton J. Sheen, addressed St. Xavie~s Church the alumni and friends of Xarvier University and the people orf the RO-LL NEW 'Scheduled to climax the cur­ rent Centennial Week is the Sol­ BATTALION emn Pontifical High Mass to ibe held .September 29, at 11:00 a. m., in the Memorial Fieldhouse. COM-MANDER 'Ilhis pwblic mass will conclude Kissel Becomes ~adet Major a week of religious services com­ memorating the 400th anniversary - Others Promoted of the \Society of Jesus and the completion orf 100 years of service Chief among the student pro- of memlbers of the Order in Cin- motions :for the year in the Mili- cinnati. tary Departent is the appointment For the dramatic occasion the of William J. F. Roll, Jr., to the fieldhouse will fbe converted fur rank of 'Oadet Lt.-Colonel and a day into a cathedral-tyipe edi- Battalion Commander. Roll is flee with appropriate ecclesiasti- the third cadet to hold this posi- cal decorations. t~on since the installation of the His Excellency, !Most Rev. John R001C unit at Xavier fo 193·6. T. MoNicholas, 0. P., archbishop His predecessors are: William J. of Cincinnati, one of the out- RieHy, '39, and · Richard T. standing Ohurchmen in the CO'Un- Schmidt, '40. Robert F. Meyer, Archbishop John T. -McNicholas will address the faithful at try, '~ill deliver the sermon at Xavier's first ROII'C commander, su·nday's Fieldhouse Mass. the mass. Most Rev. George J. Rt•.. Rev... ~gr. Fulton J. Sheen held"the rahk of Cadefi.\1ajoi':'ibe~· - '"".~....:..----------------- Rehring, auxiliary bishop of Cin- Middle West from the pulpit of cause of the smallness of the Kissel Made Chal1.foux New cinnati, will act as celebrant. St. Xavier Church, Sunday, and unit at 'that time. · · Archpriest will ibe the Rev. Cel'- con1gratulated the. Jesuit order Roll adds this latest honor to I 40 I 41 Editor J. •· p estin J. Steiner, s. J., recently ap- for following the spirituality of a long list compiled during his - u n I 0 r . re x y pointed :president of the Univer- their founded, St. J:gnatius. Mon­ three years at the University. Of. Athenaeum sity.. signor Sheen's sermon was Other appointments to the iBat- Expected to convene for the broadcast through radio stations talion 1Staff are Robert G. Kissel, Appointment .of Robert G. Kis- Robert S. Chalifoux, science public Mass are m·ore than 10,000 WLW and WCKY. Oadet Major and Adjutant, !Rob- sel, arts senior, a.s· editor of the junior from Chicago, was elected Cathloic worshiipers from a radi­ The Solemn Pontifical Mass ert S. Koch, Robert M. Weigand, Athenaeum, literary quarterly of president of the junior class in a us of 300 miles. Prominent Cath­ opened a week of formal and and Joseph H. Schuster, Oadet the university, was confirmed special Stiident Council conduct- olic bishops thr·ougihout the Uni­ elaborate observance of the Jes­ Captains. Battery Commanders Tuesday •by the Rev. Paul J. ed election Friday. He woz:i by ted- States have been invited to uits quadrecenten.rual - Xavier are Alvin H. Nurre, Headquarters Sweeney, S. J .. professor ·of the an overwhelming plurality, hav- attend. Those having already centennial jubilee. The Mass Battery, John G. Lucas, Battery English· department and faculty ing nearly twice the number of. accepted invitations include the was attended by 2000 alumni A, Louis [8, Jurgens, Battery-. B, moderator for the ipuiblication. votes given to his nearest rival. Most Rev. ifoseph E. Ritter, bish­ and friends of the local Jesuit and Law.rence T. Hiltz, Battery No other appointments on the The other candidates were: James op of 1Indianaipolis; Most Rev. institutions. [n the :formal pro­ C. staff have been made as yet. Je- .J. Berens, Frank. W. Burke, •Wil- Francis C. Kelly, ibishop of Tul• cession before the Mass, alumni Remaining rprom-0tions of com- rome J. Graham, a graduate of liam R. Seidenf.aden,. and Brian sa and Oklahoma City; and Most and alumnae once again paid missioned cadet officers include: last year and for: two times a B. Flanagan. Rev. Francis W. Howard, D. D., tribute to their ·Alma Mater, just First Lieutenants: W. Frank placer in the Intercollegiate Enig- Chalifoux, a member of the bishop of Covington. as did the alumni o;f fifty years A!rmstrongi. !William K. .Clark, lish Contest, was the former edi- dormitory, will take the place of Both President Franklin D. ago. James W. Farrell, Charles iE. tor of the quarterly. William L. Blum, president-elect Roosveelt and ·Republican n0Illi­ .Monsignor Sheen, internation­ Ga5kill, John E. Groeber, Cha.rles Extra-curricularly active since of the junior class, who did not nee Wendell L. W'1llkie have been ally-famous as a radio orator A. Groene, Lawrence J. Heim, his entrance at Xavier, Kissel is a return to Xavier this year. sent .formal invitations, rwhile and pulpit speaker, speaking of Frank J. Hoenemeyer, John T. past editor 'O'f the News, a mem- According to Irvin F. Beumer, Gcivernors of three'.states, Ohio, the founder Qlf the Society of King, Stanley J. Krekeler, Aloy- ·ber of the Mermaid Tavern, the Student Council president, the Kentwcky, and Indiana, have Jesus said: "We are now cele­ sius J. Menke, Edward J. Mist- Dante Club, the Clef Club quar- election to fill the remaining been asked to represent their. re­ ·bTating the 400th anniversary of ler, Victor J. O'Brien, Robert L. tet, the Xavier Order of Military Student Council vacancy, open- spective states. His Honor, May­ the foundation of this society PPrior, James G. Sheehan, John Merit, and has contributed to the ed by the absence of Halpin o. or James G. Stewart of Cincin­ and I suppose the most notable E. Smith, William R. Thompson, Athenaeu.m since he was a fresh- Hackett, will be held sometime nati, all members of the City (Continued On Page 6) and Eii'gene J. Ullrich. man. during the next week. · (Continued on Page 5) ('('v .I ea, Muskies! Beat J(entucky ! " Is Campus Echo Next Friday night the ram- "Wiz" Meyer, who finally show­ 43 yards after grab'bing a pass At tackles seniors Norb Harp­ paging Wildcats from Kentucky ed some of the talent which has .PEP. RALLY fl'om Gilmartin · against the 'ring and Bill Thompson will be will roar into Corcoran Field to been exipected of him since he Georgetown Tigers, are both .ex­ relieved by Jjm Arata and Frank enga·ge the 1940 edition of the entered Xavier. · perienced field generals. At half Burke. Guards Washer, iPopp, Musketeer football team with . Afon1g ·with Meyer, Coach Clem Tomorrow night we beat back, Jack Vissman and· Joe Mc­ Hacker and Hayes are all sea­ one· of the greatest teams in Lex- Crowe unveiled another rookie Kentucky vocally at the an- Daniels can lbe counted on for soned men~ Soph center Johnny ington gridiron histocy. star in Chet Miutyrn, left half . nual pre-Wildcat pep rally creditaible performances, and Art Whalen looked very good defen­ Led by Captain Johnny' Eibner, fl"om Cleveland,. Mutyrn helped while the team waits until Sheetz has shown that he is sively last week when he filled 220-lb. tackle from Pennsylvania, set up one touchdorwn last week Friday to tangle with the tra­ .ready for another great season in for Johnny Lucas, who is out the Wildcats. win invade Miuskie and scored another. To round ditional rival. · at fullbaclj:. with a bad leg. I:f.Lucas is ready territory looking for c.i.n easy out a trio of sophomore backs Starting at 8:00 o'clock on The lini! also is well ·stocked tO play Friday night, the pivot victory over the Blue and W:hite. who will play. a great deal of the practice field Xavier stu­ with ca.paible men. Captain position will be well taken care But after last week's showing football for the iBlue this year is dents, ,alumni, and followers, "Boze" Litzinger and Elmore of. against the Gecirgetown Tigers, Bob Janning, fleet fuHback from will begin the blitzkrieg Ravensberg look like the first­ Against these Musketeers, Musketeer fans have high hopes St.