OLD GRAD PASSES INSPECTION GENERAL ALBERT Watson II , the United States Army's Comman­ dant in free Berlin, inspects broom of Mr. James S. Arnold, of the class of '99, during annual alumni broomstick drill. The alum­ nus shown behind General Watson is Jim Cook, ' 33. General Watson visited the campus at commencement to see his son, Cadet Albert Watson III , a junior student at PMC. THE 40TH reunion class of '22 had a wonderful turnout. Pictured in PM'C Stadium, back row, left to right, are Irwin B. Schmidt, George S. Jefferson, William D. Boswell II , Howard F. Battin, Frank E. Malinowski, William G. Henry, Jr., William J . Morris, Jr., John W. (Jim) Camplbell, Dr. Newton A. Wyman, Col. William J. Crow, Robert R. King , Col. James R. Allen, and John C. Per"y. The ladies in front, left to right, are Mrs. Battin, Mrs. Edward lupton, Jr., whose husband is deceased; Mrs. Malinowski, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. Crow, and Mrs. King. Here's What Graduates Think Of New Alumni Auditorium Burt Mustin, '03-1 like everything about it. I was the new leGge, its auditorium, alumni room, and particularly impressed by the fact that the auditorium porch. was already in demand as a meeting place for several Wes Overholt, '27-The new dormitories and the groups, thus making it a community facility which Alumni Auditorium are concrete evidence that a ren­ would make PMC an even more important segment of aissance is taking place at PMC I wish to congratulate civic activities. President Moll for his inspiring leadership. looking for­ Ed Hires, '34-/t is an additional testimony that PMC ward to the next year, and may the caissons continue is really on the road to advancement. to roll. Jesse Hause, '12-A great inducement to alumni to William G. Henry, '22- The new Alumni Auditorium return, talk over old times and plan fe.,. growth of PMC . with its fine layout and appointments is certainly a credit to the College and I am sure it will be thoroughly Ted Comfort, ' 16- The new auditorium provides ex­ enjoyed by the Alumni of the present and the future. cellent and much-needed facilities for use of the Alumni AI Koth , '52- The new Alumni building is really great Association as well as the College. I am sure that we and I am glad we were there at the dedication. I am ell will appreciate it more as the years go by. certainly proud of the progress and expansion plans Ridge Bond, '27-Fe-r the first time since my' gradu­ the College is undertaking, and hope that everything ation I was proud of the alumni facilities and of the goes along as scheduled. President Moll, his admin­ fact those facilities will be used by the students. The istration, and the Alumni Associatrion deserve a large auditorium will make a return to the Alma Mater a vote of thanks for their excellent management and much more enjoyable experience. competence in handling the College programs. We think President Moll is a great man. Jesse Roberts, '36- My im pressions of the alumni auditorium far exceeded expectations. As you know, it Robert S. M. Fraser,'12-The old Alumni Lodge (old only takes a structure like this to prove that our assooi· in my day and never used, it seemed to me then) may ation is keeping up with the College and the times. to the few surviving graduates who first helped erect it From the remarks made by many, I am not alone in be another bit of nostalgic landscape gone, but the new the opinion that this building was not only needed but building should be a really useful asset forl what will be put to good use. is ne·w the large anct rapidly growing alumni body of modern times. It seems to me a fine, well-planned Howard Battin, '22- As you know, it was our class' project, and a credit to all those who must have put 40th reunion and many: of my classmates had not a lot of thought and .work inte. bringing it into being. been back for years. It ,was a most pleasant surprise for them. I expected to hear some comment regarding Charlie Gibb, '28- By this time, you must have heard the tearing down of the Old Lodge, but I didn't hear a every possible adjective applied to the Alumni Audi­ gripe. They were pleased with the spaciousness of tori um. Every "old grad" should see it, even if he has 18 ALUMNI BULLETIN • JULY 1962 FOUR MEMBERS of the 50th anniversary class of ' 12 are shown as they lined up for gifts at Alumni Left to ri ght, they are Andrew S. Hubbard, James W. lillie, Jesse Hause, and Richard Madeley, Jr. no other reason for a return visit. It is perfect! George Thwaites, '33- 1 think it's wonderful. Arthur Best, 1900-It's wonderful, simply wonderful. David W. Crossett. Jr., '32-The Alumni Auditorium Frank Leichthammer, '35- 1 brought my son over to proved a delightful spot for our recent alumni activities, Alumni Day, and we were both im pressed with the day and I am certain it will prove most useful to the Coll'ege and entertainment, the beautiful ne,w Alumni Building, during the school year. All associated with PMC should and with the College as a whole. The progress the school be proud of this addition to its facilities and apprecia­ has been making under President Moll would make any tive of those who made it possible. old grad glad to come back again and again. Jim Cook, '33-1 think the new Alumni Auditorium is a fine monument to the patience and perseverance of WILLIAM CARROW, '50, DIES those alumni who conceived and carried through the William Reynolds Corrow, '50, traffic engineer for the erection of the new building. Delaware State Highway Deportment, died early in May at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Phil­ Blair Law, '54-The pictures of the new Alumni Build­ adelphia, following heart surgery. He was 37. ing don't do it justice. I was surprised when I saw how A resident of Clifton Manor, St. Georges, Del., Bill attractive it is when we were down for commencement. served with the Army Engineers in the South Pacific in Bud Andrew, '33-This is the greatest thing ever to World War II. After graduating from PMC, he also hit this place. There's nothing like it. graduated from the Yale Institute of Traffic Engineering in 1955. Art littman, '60- It's a tremendous thing that should He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Mc­ have happened years ago. And I think we sholl go Caughan Corrow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. on from here. Corrow, Jr., St. Gearges; two children, Andrew Bruce, Frank Dainesi, '37-1 think it's terriffic. There are no 10, and Tamyr Marean, 8, and a brother, John W. words to express my amazement. Corrow III , Newark, Del. MEMBERS OF the 25th reunion class are assembled to receive souvenir mugs. Left to right they are William R. Tumbels­ ton, William H. Turner, James H. Arnold, Robert Chervanik, Daniel T. McFadden, George Thomson, Frank T. Da inesi, Andrew M. Lacek, Raymond R. Nesta, Harry V. Brewin, and George S. Iredell. Two other members of the class- Art Ryan and Wilmer Lockwood- also got bac~ for the reunion. ALUMNI BULLETIN • JULY 1962 19 COMMENCEMENT, 1962 Members of senior class are shown shortly after they filed into PMC Stadium for start of commencement exercises. Part of the large crowd and Old Main are shown in background. your calendar: Homecoming, Oct. 20; Alumni mid­ winter dinner: Feb. 15; Commencement Weekend: May My Personal Views 31 into June. Make plans to visit the PMC campus this coming year for one or all of these occasions. It is also my personal view that once y'ou return, you will ,want to do so time and time again. As Frank Leichthammer, '35, stated, "The progress the school has been making under President Moll By Fred Gill would make any old grad glad to come back again and again." Fellow alumni, as always the door is open and the Alumni Secretary welcome mat is out! May I cordially invite you to vis.. our Alma Mater this coming year? CHARLES FELIN, '18, DIES Charles Francis Felin,Jr., '18, a Pasadena, California "Commencement activities were wonderful and I architect and civil engineer until ill health forced his re­ did so enjoy renewing friendships after 30 years. I tirement, died of cancer recently at his home at 1325 can only urge others not to wait as long as I did be­ Lombardy Road, Pasadena. He was 64. fore returning to Chester," wrote David W. Crossett A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Felin had gone to Jr., '32, in answering a req,uest for comment about Pasadena in 1927. the commencement activities. He was a lieutenant in the United States Armed Forces I wonder how many other alumni have felt this way in World War 1, a member of Pasadena Post No. 13 once they too returned to PMC after many years, and of the American Legion, a member of the Military still I wonder how many more have never had this Engineers, and the Engineers Club of Los Angeles. enlightening experience because they have not come to Mr. Felin is survived by his wife, Evelyn Keith observe liThe Changing Face of PMC." Felin; his mother in Philadelphia; a son, Charles F. Felin An alumnus has a tendency to associate the activities III of Wilmington, Del., two sisters and a brother.