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Full Title	Villanova alumni news, October 1934.
Author	Villanova Alumni Association.
Date Added	12 January 2014
Language	English
Publish Date	1934-10
Publisher	[Villanova, Pa : Villanova College]
Topic	Villanova College > Alumni and alumnae > News.
About	More Details Permanent Link
Disclaimers	Disclaimer of Liability Disclaimer of Endorsement

OCR nee tr At Se RIERA hash SLIT EA St yg Sa Sel PTS tan Da hee tee tit Set Al ed me iN | I t I a , FE tS a ee VILLANOVA ALUMNI NEWS Entered as Second Class matter Oct. 11, 1933, at the Post Office at Villanova, ennsylvania, under the act August 24, 1912 Pusuisirp MontiLy BY Vinranova CoLiece SertemBber To May Office: 108 Mendel Hall Villanova College Villanova, Pa. Joserm A. Horentc, Editor Member, National Catholic Alumni Federation Subscription: $5.00 per year, including membership in the Association Single copies, 15 cents, Vol. 3 OCTOBER No. | Thingumabobs.. As we sit down to the trusty old type- writer in this, our last attempt, with bits of news, to regale (?) our readers, we experience somewhat of a tightening in the region of the upper esophagus. We know the reason, of course, but we certainly did not think that we would feel quite this way about it. For even the best of friends must sometimes part, albeit, if, as on this occasion, it be a permanent severance of ties. * * * For after two years of association with a group of men, you do begin to feel at home. The world outside seems dark and damp, and the new berth, no matter how alluring a picture the imagination may conjure up, must, by comparison, seem cold and bare. ae For during this time we have been privileged to make a group of friends whom we can never forget. and whom we can never repay the debt of gratitude we owe. * . We -should like names. * OK to mention a few * * * First and foremost is Father Stanford. Though he would probably prefer that no mention of his name be made and though we know that he would be the first to disclaim our debt to him, when the Secretary of the Alumni Association finds unstinted interest and real enthus- jiasm for the work of that Association expended day after day by the president of the college, he knows what it is to be placed in a happy situation. To the members of the Board of Gov- ernors, we should like to say a word of thanks (1) for the privilege of serving with them, and (2) in appreciation for work well done. It has been a rare pleasure to have had the opportunity of such pleasant association, To many individual members of the Alumni, too, our hearty gratitude, whether they be in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, here on the Main Line, or up in Wilkes-Barre, where hospitality of the most gracious kind is so cordially ex- tended. * * * To Past-President John A. Freney, a special word of appreciation. Than John, there has been no single alumnus in the past two years who has contributed as much in time, effort, yes, we may very well put it bluntly, and money, to alumni activity. This is from the Association’s point of view. From a personal point of view we owe him a great deal more. ALBERT C. WAGNER. ep anewmeg By P gm py He oy we ee pena ei athe bees vb Se PEG a bs OCTOBER, 1934 ANNUAL RETREAT Brings Few Alumni The Second Annual Alumni Retreat was held at Villanova on September 14, 15 and 16. Though the number of for- mer Villanova men in attendance was somewhat disappointing, the retreat has been declared a success, and already plans are under way for the third event of its kind in 1935. Beginning with a conference by the Rey. Thomas B. Austin, O.S.A., on Fri- day evening, services continued through Saturday and were brought to a con- clusion with conference and Solemn Ben- ediction on Sunday at noon. Father Austin, who is rector of the Augustinian Mission Band, was very much gratified by the good accomplished and expressed the hope continually through the exercises that more and more alumni would take advantage of the opportunity as it is offered each year. Among those in attendance were: Michael J. McNerney, ’06; Matthew J. Smith, ’30, and his brother, James, Dr. Michael P. Fogarty, 18; Martin L. Gill, Jr., 32; Matthew A. Lynch, ’23; Joseph P. DeLuca, ’30; Joseph D. Freney, 727; John A. Freney, ’29. George J. Crumbie, ’32; William J. Bradley, ’31; Harry S. Bueche, ’22; John J. Gallen, ’27; Dr. Edward J. Burke, ’23; John J. Malley, ’32; Charles B. Laugh- lin, ’23; Phineas T. Vize, ’23; Edward R. Casey, 28; Thomas J. McCoy, ’29. Matthew A. Lynch was chairman. PHILADELPHIA CLUB Honors Doctor Hickey On Thursday evening, September 27, the Villanova Club of Philadelphia played host to the Very Reverend Joseph A. Hickey, O.S.A., D.D., Assistant-Gen- eral of the Augustinian Order, the oc- casion being the first fall meeting of the lumni group. The meeting, preceded by an informal dinner, was held at the Penn A. C., the club’s newly established headquarters. The guest of honor, Dr. Hickey, in his address paid tribute to the fine work the Philadelphia club has already per- formed and sincerely hoped that such fine work would continue in even greater proportions. The speaker also paid tribute to the fine work accomplished by Albert C. Wagner, Alumni Secretary for the past two years. Immediately fol- lowing Dr. Hickey’s talk it was voted unanimously that a vote of thanks be sent to the National Alumni Body in appreciation of Wagner’s services to the local club. Tentative arrangements for the annual football banquet were discussed, and al- though yet in the formulative stage, plans disclosed promised that the fall event would be the largest and best ever tendered a Villanova football team. As this year’s football squad is Harry A. Stuhldreher’s tenth edition of the Wild- cats, the committee in charge is sparing neither expense nor effort in order to convey to him the appreciation of the Alumni body. The dinner and meeting were well at- tended. _Among those present were: Edward R. Casey, ’23; Charles B. Laugh- lin, ’23; John J. Dougherty, 718; Thomas J. McCoy, ’29; Elmer L. Hertzler, ’22; Martin L. Gill, Jr., 82; John A. Freney, 29; Joseph D. Freney, Esq., ’27; Arthur Malone, ’22; J. Stanley Smith, Esq., ’93; VILLANOVA ! 23; John J. Gallen, ’27; Pierre B. Pie ! 29; F. Leo Lynch, ’16; William J. Brad: | ley, ’31; Robert Feehery, ’34; Ralph De } Uriarte, ’34; John M. Breen, ’29; Harry : M. E. Eichmann, ’14; Matthew A. Lynch, I. Connor, ’27; Jean G,. Cushing, ’31; Jay } is Henry Korson, ’31; Edgar G. Connery, "25; Hugh P. Mooney, ’24; William J, Long, ’27; William H. Vincent, Jr., Esq, 128; Felix E. Maguire, ’21; James J, | Maynes, 710; Albert C. Wagner, ’32, and { Joseph A. Hoenig, ’34. | NEW YORK CLUB Plans For Manhattan - Dear Al, It was good to hear from you this morning. The visit to Jamaica was all ! that it should have been. Incidentally, we ! had a very interesting visit with Father | Hyson and his two compatriots at Hay. | ana. They are all well and in excellent spirits. If ever you desire a vacation | that is bound to be a success, try a visit } in the West Indies. | Tuesday last (September 25), the of. | ficers of the New York Club met in ex. | ecutive session at the Downtown Athletic | . Club and planned our work for the re. mainder of the year. The club will con- tinue to meet the first Wednesday of } each month at the Centre Club, resuming { October 3. No important features will be pro- duced at that meeting, but a nominating committee will be selected, plans for the Manhattan game discussed, and other general business disposed of. We plan having Harry Stuhldreher as our guest at the November meeting. : It is also proposed to hold our annual ™ dance either during the Christmas hol- | idays or soon after. } Incidentally, we are hoping to work out : something interesting for the Manhattan game. The plan is briefly this: A mid. | town hotel that gives a reasonable Sat- t urday night entertainment: Governor \ Clinton, New Yorker, McAlpin, or such, f will be selected as Villanova headquar. ; ters with the team staying at said hotel, * After the game a place near the field will serve as an immediate meeting spot ' for all Villanovans—tavern or such~ after which all those who care to dine | or dance may have a place to go where | they will be assured of meeting other | Villanovans, namely, the hotel in town j at which the team is staying. Best regards, JACK McDEVITT. | WILKES-BARRE CLUB Opens Year With Dance | The Villanova Club, of Wilkes-Barre, | opened their social season Thursday eve | ning, September 27, with a Supper-Dance | held at the Mayfair Night Club. The | music was furnished by Don de Forest’! orchestra. In addition, a regular Broad: | way floor show was presented and was} the high spot of the evening as far aij entertainment was concerned. Because ' of the nominal charge for the affair it! was well attended. Nearly all member, living within a reasonable distance of the. Mayfair attended. i The affair was well received and wat) a financial success as well as a social! one. This fact gives promise of many: more affairs along the same line in the future. Joseph R. Gibbons, ’28, was it charge of arrangements. \ i Ses + BATE ETEEYEPITESHEATTTS FETE ELE TTP TET STEELE TPL TAT eee — phe mie 18 sor in Oa Fe note tut Charl mate distr —_— H In answve for the pe wen have | Horry Casey, 1235 Saaley F. 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