Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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REV. CHARLES B. BOWMAN A.M., B.D. Professor of Sociology, Economics , and Busi- ness Administration Born at Parryville, 1873. Prepared at Lehigh- ton High School. A.B., Northwestern College, 1896. B.D., Drew Theological Seminary, 1900. A.M., Northwestern .College, 1903. Graduate Work, University of Chicago, 1912-14. University of Wisconsin, 1916. Elected Professor of Sociology and Economics at Muhlenberg, 1922. Professor Bowman gives to Muhlenberg what we might call the Universal touch. He has travelled round the world and brings with him a wide outlook on life. In his classes we get a touch of the Arctics, of the Orient, of the Occident and of every nook and cranny on the surface of this earth, so that when we come forth from his presence we feel that we are world students instead of only poor mor- tals at Muhlenberg College. However he has not only cultivated a keen worldly outlook, but he has developed a fine spiritual outlook as well, which is very much in evidence when he is in charge of the Chapel Services. Here we learn of a truth that it is no misdemeanor to call him Reverend. Last but not least, Professor Bowman has gained quite a reputation as a lecturer of no mean ability. When as it sometimes happens he cannot meet his classes, we know he is up- holding the glory of Muhlenberg elsewhere. JOHN V. SHANKWEILER, B.S. Instructor in Biology Born at Huff ' s Church, Berks County, Pa., July 22, 1894. Keystone State Normal School. A. E. F., 79th Division. B.S., Muhlenberg. Phi Kappa Tau. Elected Instructor in Biology, 1921. Gradu- ate Work, Cornell University, 1924. A very busy man indeed, is this friend of ours. If he is not collecting materials for the biology laboratory with his standard four, he is either teaching a class or dissecting some animal that has fallen prey to him. H e can also hold his own in tennis, and many a hard fought game he has placed to his credit. Mr. Shankweiler is a man who will do his best to help anybody, and no student taking any of his courses lacks assistance. He is sincere in his work, and his unfailing efforts have done much to bring the biology depart- ment to its present standing. John is Professor Bailey’s assistant in the department of biology, having specialized in that line of work while a student here. He believes in hard work while in the class-room, but outside one could not ask for a better friend.

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HENRY R. MUELLER, A.M., Ph.D. Professor of History Born July 21, 1887. A.B., Muhle.iberg College, 1909. A.M., Columbia University, 1915. Post- Graduate Work at Columbia, 1911-17. University Scholar, Columbia, 1915-16. University Fellow, Columbia, 1916-17. A.E.F., University of Paris, 1919. Elected Professor of History and Political Science, Muhlenberg College, 1920. Ph.D., Colum- bia University, 1922. The boys that elect Doctor Mueller’s courses are real students. They realize that there is a heavy task before them in the read- ing of collaterals and in the preparing of papers. It is wise for those who are anxious to get their money’s worth to try the history department, for Professor Mueller is scrupu- lously conscientious in this matter. We are very glad that this important branch of the social sciences is in such good hands. This professor seems to have memorized the old treaties, as he can tell nearly every little crook and corner in the former boundaries of our country with mathematical precision. Sitting and listening to discussions of the topics that interested learned men of other days, trying to absorb the momentous events that worked for the weal or woe of thousands, we are suddenly wakened with a jar when one of Professor Mueller’s witticisms suggests to us that the men of history were real men. Although he deals with things dry and dead he is a genial, jovial good fellow. ANTHONY S. CORBIERE, Ph.B., M.A. Professor of Romance Languages Born at Nice, France, March 8, 1893. Prepared at Tacoma High School. Department of Journal- ism, University of Washington, 3 years. Phi Kappa Sigma. Siggma Delta Chi. Associate University Players. Sergeant Major, Ambulance Service, U. S. A., A. E. F. Ph.B., Muhlenberg College, 1920. Graduate Work, Columbia University, 1920-21. M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1923. One of the younger members of our faculty; one who in the few years he has been with us has brougt the Romance Department to its present high level. Being himself a Frenchman he gives to his department that added touch of foreign atmosphere which makes his work interesting as well as instructive. We feel that under his guidance the Ro- mance Department is due for greater things in the future. The start of these things is seen in the French Club, which was organ- ized thru his efforts and which promises to be an important factor at Muhlenberg. Even as he himself has proved an able mas- ter, so also has he made students of those under him in the classroom. We can say no more than that in upholding the scholastic glory of our Alma Mater Mr. Corbiere has shown himself a worthy apostle. Page Twenty-four

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a i c i yf - 1 1 LUTHER J. DECK, A.B. Instructor in Mathematics and Physics Born at Hamburg, Pa., February 7, 1899. Pre- pared at Hamburg High School. A.B., Muhlen- berg College, 1920. Delta Theta. Graduate Work, University of Pennsylvania, 1921 and 1923-24. Pi Mu Epsilon, Honorary Math. Fraternity. Elected Instructor in Mathematic and- Physics at Muhlen- berg College, 1921. Here is just a little information for strang- ers and new-comers who may wander through our buildings. If you happen to stumble into a room where a young man is assiduously writing to the accompaniment of “Forty, fifty-two, plus, and minus,” you are in the domain of Mr. Deck, our mathematics in- structor. We welcome this member of our faculty to Muhlenberg after his intermission of a year for advanced study. Mr. Deck has an acute mind for mathematics. Do you want to learn some new mental tricks? Come to the “math” club and you will spend a pleasant evening in the less familiar but none the less interesting subjects of this science. We are not intimate enough with Mr. Deck to say whether he has hitched his wagon to a star, but we know that he is fond of reading the heavens. He cannot be delving into the mysteries of astrology, for he places no con- fidence in a horoscope. He is instructor in astronomy. We hope, however, that by con- tinued application he may read at least one omen — -continued success at Muhlenberg. HOWARD R. KISTLER, B.S. Instructor in Chemistry Born at Wetherhold, Pa., March 14, 1893. Pre- pared at Allentown High School. B.S., Muhlen- berg, 1915. Chemist, J. T. Baker Chemical Com- pany. Member of the American Chemical Society; Society of Chemical Industry; Chemical Engi- neers. Elected Instructor of Chemistry at Muhlen- berg, 1921. Graduate Work at Syracuse Univer- sity, 1922-23-24. Middle initials are not always a clew to a man’s middle name. Any one who has been under Mr. Kistler’s instruction will tell you that his middle name must be Work. Being a hard worker himself he insists that every one in his department follow his example. Mr. Kistler is a believer in individual ex- perimentation. He has instituted a new sys- tem in quantitive chemistry. Students in this course may no longer form groups and have their work done vicariously. No one re- ceives credit except for the products of his own labor. It is useless to look for this busy man any- where but in the laboratory between the hours of one and seven post meridian. Mr. Kistler is a valuable man in the chemistry department. His hobby is chemistry and also more chem- istry. Whether you talk about radium or coal tar products, you will always be able to inter- est “Kis” in your discussion. Page Tvi ' eniy-six