Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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19 2 7 C IARLA Rev. CHARLES B. BOWMAN A.M., B.D. Professor of Sociology , Economics , and B usuness A d ministration Born at Parryville, 1873. Prepared at Lehighton High School. A.B., North- western College, 1896. B.D., Drew Theo- logical Seminary, 1900. A.M., Northwes- tern College, 1903. Graduate Work, Uni- versity of Chicago, 1912-14. University of Wisconsin, 1916. Elected Professor of Sociology and Economics at Muhlenberg, 1922. Dr. Bowman ' s job is to convert irrespon- sible under-graduates into potential business magnates. To effect this he instills into the students who have the privilege of taking his courses the intricacies of Sociology, Eco- nomics, Business Administration and kindred subjects. Dr. Bowman has turned out many Muhlenberg men who have become success- ful in business. The large number of stu- dents who work under Dr. Bowman vouch for his effective manner of presentation and his interesting personality. “Charlie is very versatile. He has trav- eled all over the world and to illustrate his point in classroom discussion relates numer- ous fascinating experiences about his travels. He has held varied political positions, one as Mayor of a prominent Western city. Dr. Bowman is also a minister and conducts re- ligious services in various parts of the com- munity. Charlie has what is called a “heavy line, but he has the goods to back it up. He has assisted in many ways to extend the scope of Muhlenberg ' s scholastic activities. PRESTON A. BARBA, A.M., Ph.D. Professor of German Born at Bethlehem, April 7, 1883. Pre- pared at Allentown High School and Bethlehem Prep. A.B., Muhlenberg Col- lege, 1916. A.M., Yale University, 1907. University of Pennsylvania, 1911. Fellow at Goettingen, Heidelberg, University of Berlin. Professor of German at Muhlen- berg, 1922. Dr. Barba’s entire career has been one of remarkable success. As a student of Muh- lenberg College some ten years ago, he had laid the foundations of a work that has grown to astonishing proportions. Dr. Barba has always been a consistent student. His delving into the ramifications of German Literature has inspired many ambitious stu- dents to elect his courses. Dr. Barba has al- ways impressed us as the kind of a man we would like to be. His arrival at Muhlenberg several years ago inaugurated a new regime in the department of German. He was the first to organize a German Club. This Club presents a German play every year, under the meticulous direction of Dr. Barba. Dr. Barba has recently completed a text book, a collection of German poems, in col- laberation with Professor Vos of the Uni- versity of Indiana. Dr. Barba has in the years past, conducted a European tour, concentrating on Germany, returning with a wealth of valuable infor- mation and interesting anecdotes. Page Twenty-eight

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JOHN V. SHANKWEILER, B.S. LUTHER J. DECK, A.B. Instructor in Biology Born at Huff’s Church, Berks County, Pa., July 22, 1894. Keystone State Nor- mal School. A.E.F., 79th Division. B.S., Muhlenberg, Phi Kappa Tau. Elected In- structor in Biology, 1921. Graduate Work, Cornell University, 1924. An observing student can usually notice a gentleman cutting the rear campus, upon in- quiry it is none other than our Professor Shank weiler. His specialty is Biology and when he was elected to the faculty as Biol- ogy Instructor a move was made which hardly could be equaled. His knowledge and unstinted efforts have developed and ele- vated the Biology department to the worthy place it should hold. When an A. B. man enters his Sanctum Sanctorum, (the cold storage room), he says, “Ugh, let’s get out,” but the B. S. man says Ah, for there you find the finest collection of well preserved cats, turtles, frogs and fishes. It is with these that he attempts to teach and show the extant Biological phe- nomenas. The field that he covers is enor- mous and so to be well fitted to impart knowledge of that science, Prof. Shankweiler is taking postgraduate work at Cornell. We wish him success. As Prof. Shankweiler is a graduate of Muhlenberg, the spirit which was in- stilled in him at that time can not be ques- tioned, he is a Muhlenberg man throughout. Instructor in Mathematics and Physics Born at Hamburg, Pa., February 7, 1899. Prepared at Hamburg High School. A.B., Muhlenberg ' College, 1920. Delta Theta. Graduate Work, University of Pennsylvania, 1921 and 1923-24. Pi Mu Epsilon, Honorary Math. Fraternity. Elected Instructor in Mathematics and Physics at Muhlenberg College, 1921. Professor Deck is Muhlenberg ' s contempo- rary Pythagoras. He assists the men of Muh- lenberg to master the intricacies of sines and co-sines and various other mathematical for- mulae. This Professor has the reputation of being a hard marker, but that this does not detract from the popularity of his courses is shown by the large number of men who take them often as “math for math ' s sake. He has quite recently returned from a leave of absence of a year at the graduate school of absence of a year, having attended the graduate school of the University of Penn- sylvania ; where his prowess in deduction was considerably fortified, and he is now giving his students new mathematical treats. Professor Deck has also organized the “Math Club” at Muhlenberg, which while yet in its infancy, has quite a large mem- bership. Luther’s hobby is music. We commend his choice of it as a suitable complement to mathematics. He is also a patron of the theatre and the best performances at the Lyric and Colonial in Allentown receive his attention. New mathematical vistas are opening at Muhlenberg under the meticulous supervision and advise of Professor Deck. Pag ; Twenty-seven

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CHARLES S. ALLEN, E.E., M.S. Professor of Physics Born at Bloomsbury, N. J., June 1, 1898. Prepared at Phillipsburg and Easton High Schools. E.E., Lafayette College, 1919. Graduate Work, Union University, 1919. Graduate Fellow, 1922-23. M.S. in E.E., Lafayette College, 1923. Phi Beta Kappa, Tan Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Tau. Member of American Institute of Electri- cal Engineers. Elected Assistant Profes- sor of Physics at Muhlenberg- College, 1 923, Prof. Allen, although he has only been with us for three years, has won a place in the hearts of not only the students who take his courses but also the rest of the student body. The class of 1927 feel that he is a member of it because he came to Muhlen- berg, from our neighboring rivals, in the same year the class entered. Prof. Allen’s department is Physics and this section has developed very rapidly thru his untiring efforts. Recently a course in radio has been instituted by him in which many of the student; have taken a deep in- terest and the course is a pronounced success. This year Prof. Allen has developed a suc- cessful band at Muhlenberg. Band work had never been a success under student leadership but under the direction of Prof. Allen we have one of the best organizations in collegiate circles. The college appreciates very much the work done by Prof. Allen and next year we expect to see a fifty piece band enter the football field to lend spirit to the games. Prof. Allen, in order to mix with the stu- dents, is willing to risk his good health bv eating in Fritchman’s Stationary Lunch Wagon and it is appreciated. It is hoped that Prof. Allen will continue to stay with us for many years and it is un- doubted that his department will become an outstanding one thru his untiring efforts. ARTHUR T. GILLESPIE, B.S. Instructor in English and Insurance; Coach of the Debating Team Born at Allentown, October 13, 1901. Allentown High School, 1919. U. of P. B.S. in Economics, U. of P. 1924. Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Pi, Honorary De- bating Fraternity. Coach of debating and instructor in English and History. Many times in the basement lounging room, a crowd of students can be seen, lis- tening in rapt attention to a certain indi- vidual’s discussion on current problems. Who is this personage? Mr. Gillespie is the orator at these quasi-mass meetings. H is ready supply of information has enabled him as debating coach, to build up within two seasons a logic team, which is establishing a highly creditable record. His accomplish- ment is made more remarkable by the fact that prior to his tenure at Muhlenberg there was no debating whatsoever. As a debater, he himself has had much experience since he was a member of the University of Penn- sylvania’s team for three years. In addition, Mr. Gillespie is an instructor in English and Insurance. His copious wit and magnetic personality make attendance to his classes both desirable and worth while. In fact, his friendly contact with the stu- dents is very characteristic. Mr. Gillespie will be the Debating Coach at Muhlenberg next year, and in addition will take up the study of law at the LTniver- sity of Pennsylvania. We indeed, wish him success. Page Twenty-nine