Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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H. Stanley Kleckner 913 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pa. “Kleclc” Born at Easton, Pa., October 16, 1898. Pre pared at Allentown Preparatory School. Entered Muhlenberg, 1916. Classical Course. Phi Kappa Tau. Assistant Advertising Manager, the 1920 Ciarla. Varsity Basketball (2); M” man. Var- sity Track (2). Scrub Football (1). (2), (3). Class Football (1), (2), (3); Captain (2), (3). Class Basketball (1). (3); Captain (1), (3). Class Baseball (1), (2), (3). Class Track (1). (2) . Class President (1). Class Secretary (3 ' . Glee Club (1), (2), (3). Cue and Quill (1), (2), (3) . Knutte Klub. A. P. S. Club. Plattsburg O. T. S., 1918. Sergeant, Muhlenberg S. A. T. C. C. O. T. S., Camp Gordon, Ga. Reformed. Re publican. Here he is, the only one of his species in captivity! Never lias “Kleck” been known to get angry; never has lie been known to exert himself unnecessarily. In his Fresh- man year he was extremely popular (?) with the upper classmen because of his care free manner anil utter disregard of all rules and regulations. However at different periods of the collegiate year his activities became more pronounced ; for he was successful in making every class team and in addition was an “ M ” man in basketball. In his Sophomore year he heard the need of a first tenor in the Glee Club; consequently, bound to get there by the least line of re- sistance, he tried out for second bass and succeeded in making first tenor. Always happy, always laughing, never worrying, ‘ ‘ Kleck ’ ’ is an ideal cure for the blues. Ira Rapp Kline 245 Main Street, Emaus, Pa. ‘ ‘ Ira ’ ’ Boi -11 at Emaus, Pa., March 3, 1899. Prepared at Emaus High School. Entered Muhlenberg, 1916. Philosophical Course. Delta Theta. Act ing Class President (1). Class Monitor (3). Class Football (2), (3 1. Class Track (1). The 1920 Ciarl Staff: Assistant Photographer. Muh- lenberg S. A. T. C. Supply Sergeant, R. O. T. C Lutheran. Democrat. Law. This blond, lively specimen of humanity came to Muhlenberg from a Pennsylvania German locality but has lost all traces of its language since coming here, so that it is hard to distinguish now whether he is a Frenchman or an Englishman. This is prob- ably due to Ira ’s seriousness along scholasti- cal lines and the fact that he has lived in an intelligent atmosphere while in college. But how he managed to get through three years of collegiate work with a Ph. B. degree in sight, remains a mystery even to himself. This young man is probably the busiest man in college as far as dates are concerned, for he has them booked weeks in advance. Late- ly, however, he seems to pay most attention to the daughter of a certain Emaus coal dealer. Nevertheless we believe that Ira’s success is assured and we can picture him as a young lawyer, following out the rigid re- ligious training which he received here in college, defending the innocent and comfort- ing the widows. 46

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MU MRG J. Paul Hoffberger Womelsdorf, Pa. “Hoffy” Born at Lebanon, Pa., M y 30, 1899. Prepared a) Womelsdorf High School. Classical Course with Science Groups. Delta Theta. Violin Solo- ist Glee Club (1). Advertising Manager, the 1930 ClARLA. Cross Country Squad (3). Class Treas- urer (3). T. S. Club. Berks County Club. Tank Corps. Muhlenberg S. A. T. C. ; Cheer Leader, Lutheran. Medicine or Business. Anywhere, any time, any place, any argu- ment, — “Hoffy.” He may not know what he is talking about, but his arguments sound very convincing. He even comes to believe his own arguments. ‘ ‘ Hoffy ’ ’ is busy every night. Engagements with his orchestra, he says, but don ’t. think for a minute that the Allentown girls would let such a good look- ing fellow and such a good entertainer spend all his time with his orchestra. “ Hoffy ’s line” is greatly responsible for the success of this book, for he kidded the tired busi- ness men into parting with their hard earned money, and advertising in our Ciarla. But that, isn ’t the only time he gets away with it, for even the professors fall victims to his line. A little of it goes a long way. How- ever, ask any member of the class about “Hoffy,” and you will get the reply, “He’s a jolly good fellow.” Deymon W. Kershner Summit Hill, Pa. ‘ ‘ Kershner ’ ’ Born at Sit tiers. Pa., October 2, 1886. Pro p red at Keystone State Normal School. Entered Muhlenberg, 1918. Scientific Course. Muhlenberg S. A. T. C. Reformed. Republican. Teaching. Behold the “Daddy” of the class of 1920. Like his closest chum, Benner, Kershner entered Muhlenberg this year. For eleven years before coming here, he was en- gaged in teaching science at Summit Hill and Leechburg, Pa. However, the opportun- ity offered by the S. A. T. C. of obtaining a free education induced him to visit our fair college last fall. He is also a very quiet man and spends most of his time in the science laboratories. He is a very severe critic of the uncleanly way in which the K. P. squads perform their duties and has been known to hold up the line for as long as two minutes in his search for a clean plate. Although he is apparently indifferent with regard to the opposite sex, this indif- ference may be merely on the surface for Kershner always keeps his own counsel. Who can tell? 45

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mmmz Paul A. Knedler East Texas, Pa. ‘ ‘ Texan ’ ’ Born at East Texas, Pa., May 26, 1900. Classi cal Course. Prepared at Keystone State Normal School. Cross Country Squad (3). K. S. N. S. Club. Student Council (3). Muhlenberg S. A. T. C. Democrat. Lutheran. Undecided. Iii a chair in the corner of the library, you will find Knedler. Yes, he is always there, every day in the week. He has gone through every book in the library. We are making an estimate of the number of books that will be needed to keep him busy until he graduates. He can talk of subjects of which the rest of us understand not a word. When Prof. Simpson wishes to ask the class any questions, he always asks Paul, for he alone can give the required answers. He is much given to moods, and we hardly ever know just how to take him, but we just allow him to return to the library and he is always in a good humor when he has a book. But he did his share of work for the class. He is as willing a worker for the class and the college as he is in the class room. We don’t know what Paul is going to take up, but wo know he will make a success of anything ho undertakes. Otto F. Nolde Riverside, N. J. “Noodles ’ ’ Born at Philadelphia, Pa., June 30, 1899. Pre- pared at Palmyra High School, N. J. Entered Muhlenberg, 1916. Classical Course. Phi Kappa Tail. Associate Editor, the 1920 Ciarla. As- sistant Artist and Photographer, the 1920 Ciarla. Varsity Football (2), (3); “M man. Varsity Basketball (2), (3): “M man. Student Rep- resentative to the A. A. Executive Board. Class Football (1). Class Basketball (1). Class Base- tall (2). Class Trick (1), (21. Class President (1). Glee Club (3). Mandolin Club (3). Cue and Quill (11, (2), (3). Knutte Klub. Sergeant, Muhlenberg S. A. T. C. Lutheran. Republican. Ministry. Behold the athlete of 1920! When ‘ ‘ Noodles ’ ’ came to Muhlenberg, he was a mere stripling but he has since developed into one of our greatest all-around athletes. And in this development his pluck and never-say-die spirit were the chief assets. Pie has been equally prominent in scholastic and social lines. He is oue of the most popular men on the campus today. He has gained a place on the Glee Club this year and also the Mandolin Club. And who would think that this husky, broad-should- ered, red-facecl athlete will in time be a preacher of the gospel? ' Tis true, gentle readers, ’tis true! Even though his fre- quent visits to Nazareth seem to belie this statement, “Noodles” is supremely indiffer- ent in regard to those of the opposite sex. So here ’s your chance, girls, for a true prince and gentlema n. 47