Notre Dame Alumnus, Vol. 30, No. 02 -- March-April 1952 - Archives ...

Baltimore
"Mc. Hocfareiter, it znust be admitted, is not
Spencer Tracy, but he does nunage to loolc
(and even act) more like the popular cooceptioa
of a father than Mr. Tracy tvas ever
able to do."
The above newspaper quote was prompted by
the appearance of Franklyn C. Hochrelter, '35,
as "Father of the Bride" in a Baltimore stage
presentation of that popular play. The Baltimore
Foundation Committee bought out an en*
tire performance of the show, in the Vagabond
Players* Arena Theatre, Baltimore.
Hoch is Secretary of the 1935 class, Foimdatiun
City Chairman for Baltimore and past
president of the Baltimore Alumni Club. He
sold the Foundation Committee - the plan to buy
up one house of "Father of the Bride," reallocate
the tickets and use the net as a contribution
to the Notre Dame Foundation.
Buffalo
Under the general chairmanship of Attorney
Bill Lawless, a ver>* successful Basketball Lunchcon
was held here at the Sheraton Hotel. And
as expected, all guests were honored with the
' presence of ND coach Johnny Jordan and his
trawling squad. Many local sports notables
%«'cre present as well as dignitaries from ND*s
rival that e\'ening, Canisius College.
The luncheon program of introductions and
movies of ND football highlights was handled
without a snag, for which John Doerr, John
Eagan, Chudc Clauss and Tony Rocoo must be
duly complimented. Many ND rooters from
near and far attended, including Tom McViegh
from neighboring Salamanca, New York.
The first monthly meeting of 1952 was held
on January 21 at the Sheraton. The main subject
for discussion was our local Club's presentation
of the Glee Club in the Kleinhans Music-
Hall here in this City on April 18. This will
be their second annual appearance under our
support. Frank G^ione, who comes to us
from the St. Louis Club, has been appointed
Concert Chairman with Tony Rocco in charge of
publicity. The second item of importance w*as
the forthcoming election of directors and ofBcers.
The four directors leaving office are Paul
Sheedy, Boh Nagd, Jack Shine and Maury
Qninn. The nominating committee was formed
consisting of Marty Ryan, Carlos Frank, Jim
Clanss auid BiU Menard.
Al Ryan, former ND Alumni Secretary and a
prominent Buffalonion, was selected as our Club's
recommendation for National Alumni Director.
Jim Clauss.
Buffalo
Antlwnr Brick, Jr., '36, is the new Buffalo
Club President, elected at the Feb. 19 meeting
of the Club.
Others are:
Jama T. .Clauss, *47, vice-president.
Donald Jaooln, '34, treasurer.
Rjdiard Tboes, '39, -secretary.
Directors named to ser\'e for three years:
Dcmald Jaoobi,
Ridlard Tboen,
\VilIiam B. Lawless, Jr.,
James Seymour.
Cincinnati
One of the most eagerly awaited events of the
Christmas season, our Annual Scholarship Ball
\vas held on Friday, December 28 at the Hotel
Netherland Plaza. Again this year, the dance
was a great success, literally bigger and better
than ever, resulting in an additional increase to
our scholarship fund which at this time is assisting
two boys who are students at th= University.
Cincinnati's Club Prtsident Howard JUrfum,
Moose Krausc, Frank Leahy and Rev. Theodore
M. Hcsburgh, C.S.C., at the
NCAA meeting.
Taking the bows for the success of the dance
is Bill Grafc, the General Chairman. Bill's Committee
included Jim Bnrke, John Fead, Tom
Geile, Bob Leonard, Jim Clarfc, Ed Menmaa,
Frank Pduso, Bert ScUocmer, Bob McCafferty,
Dr. Ed Glaser, Ray Gudmens and Bob Jolmoa.
Possibly the most pleasant strictly Notre Dame
affair in the history of the dub was the cocktail
party given in honor of all the coaches who
are alumni of the University, in attendance at
the NCAA Convention the week of January- 7.
Alumni Durctor Joe Morrusey and "Bocfcy"
O'Connor were co-chairmen of the party at which
some of the guests were Father Hcibari^, Athletic
Director Ed **Moo9e" Kranse, Head Coadi
Frank W. Leahy, Bemic Crimmim, BaU Eariey,
Adam Walsh, Hu^ De\-ore, Francis Wallace,
Jimmy Phclan, Joe Bach and many other "greats"
of Notre Dame. We, here, were very honored
and happy to have them all with us and to be
able to renew old acquaintances. . We certainly
hope they all will get back scxin again.
Plans for our Universal Notre Dame Night
Celebration are going ahead under the oqtable
direction of Ray Gudmens and Bob Boaikarap.
They promise us a great UND night party to
which members' wives and guests arc to be inrited
for the first time.
Denver
A cocktail party u-as held on January 10 at the
Brown Palace Hotel for Notre Darners and Wives
in honor of Walter O'Keefe; Class of 1918 who
came to Denver to preside as roaster of ceremonies
at the dedication of the New Denver
Coliseum.
President Robert Flyiw, Jim Logon, Class of
1918, and Jim Hanlon, Class of 1918, were en the
welcoming committee. The Cocktail party was a
tremendous success. Dr. Dajl Mona^ian and
Eugene Blish were in charge of the affair and
assisted by Robert Flynn, .Art Gregory, Jin
Shechan and Tom Gargan,
The regular monthly meeting of tlie Denver
Notre Dame' Club was held January 24 at the
Leyden-Chiles-Wickeisham Post No. 1 of • the
American Legion. A dinner preceded the meeting
held in the dining hall.
Initial plans were made for Universal Notre
Dame. Night. The Club plans to make this
year's -affair the best ever.
At this meeting Gerald Smitb was re-appointcd
Chairman of the Scholarship Committee. Other
members are John V. Coyne, Robert Flyira, Jna
Hanlon and Charles Haskell. Tom Gargan, secretary,
r-ported that the new 1952 Club Directory
would be mailed February 1.
Detroit
On Dec.. 9 we had aa extremdy laeeesifal
Aaaual CniiMiniiiB BreakbiK, with aa attcaiaace
of laO. U aamtr. >.. '43, aad Jota W.
Brr—••, '28, were co-chairaMa at all anaac.-
ments.
Onr speaker at the breakiast was Falkr Mtnt
Mfafcf, C.S.C.. who did a mamloai job of
mixiag hnmor nd caapns life %itih aa i^to-date
report of Notre Dane as it is today. Ai Ckj^
lain of Vetville oa the caaqMB he is ia iatiaute
toocfa with student thinking.
Our next aaaual event was the Annual Notre
Dame Club of Detroit Retreat at Muicsa, the
Jesuit Retreat Hbue north of Detroit. DlB
Heary and Art Cnaia were axhaimea oi' the
event, which extended. frtm February 29 to
March 2.
OB Feb. 5 the Detroit Times held its Aaaual
Downtown Quarterbacks Banquet in Man^ir
Temple. There were in attendance sooe 1,200
sports enthusiasts. We had a pretty solid ptugian
during which many awards were auKle for Coach
of the Year, Maa of the Year, Tean at the
Year, etc, irat oar owa Moose Kranse receiwd
an award for the part he played ia makiiw it
possible for Notre Dame to |day Uaivervty o£
Detroit here in Detroit duriag the dty's 250lh
birthday cekbratioa. He was presented with a
suitably inscribed plaque.
Leoa'Ibit was introdaced at the banquet, and
the annooacement was made that Leoa has a new
son, William Edward, bom Feb. 4. Leon wa>
also best maa at the wedding of his .friend and
teammate, 101 Wi^tkin.
Fort Laadcrdal*
New officers were elected at the Club's last
meeting, Jan. 2. They are:
Jin Evert, '4S, Fkcsidcat
Webb MankaD, '4«. Vice-rkeadeat
R. H. GoR, Jr., 'SI, Tfcanrcr •
George H. Gorc^ 48, Secretary
'48 nearly swept the SehL
Francii Mon, of Ft. Lauderdale, though not aa.
Alumnus was elected Honorary President of the
Club in recognition of his outMtMn£mg servic s
and loyalty to this Oob and to the Uuversity of
Notre Dame throoghout the entire past history
of the Club.
The election meeting followed a very rnjoyable
dinner, at which visitors Jin ('48) aad Betty
Atldnsoa, of Ozone Park, N. Y., were spedal
guests.
After the elections the Clidb voted to dange the
meeting date of the Club to the first Thursday
of each month, fma the present schedule, under,
which meetings ate held on the first Wedaesday
of each month.
For inforautioa of visiting Alumni, the meetings -
are held at the Govemon' Club Hotel, aad the
Club extends a welcooe to any Alumni who may
be in this area.
The Feb. 7 mtytillg. featured a menu of roast
suckling p^, this iMicaey bring provided by
Mr. Fnd Staatt. '12.
Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids dob's annual f^'Mn"^''*''*"
Breakfast guest speaker on Dec 16 was\:Rcr.
Joha H. Mavby. C:S.C., viceiiresident in
charge of public relations for .the University.
The observance was held in St. James* Church
Oae of dw tables at tke Calamet CkA'a
Aaaual Ghristmas Party.
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