St Margarets Academy - Dayseye Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Protective Wings of Home, School, Government, Clubs Our First Lady, ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Mary Ellen Newberg Rejecting conventionalities and still retaining the sweet dignity befitting a first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt has proved by her far-reaching charity and keen interest in nation-wide affairs, that a President's wife can be as human and as intimate with the people of the nation as she is with her own immediate family. For swift journeys the first lady has resorted to wings, and she is the first President’s wife to do so. Her trips in the clouds include a hop to Puerto Rico, to the Virgin Islands, and over fourteen states to the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Roosevelt is graciously informal. She has knitted in the house gallery; and recently, she brought her terrier to the signing of the vital bank bill. She needs no police escort on her off record auto trips, for she carries her own pistol— and is a good shot. We joy in thinking of Mrs. Roosevelt as Eleanor Roosevelt for thus she autographed her picture for the 1934 Dayesye. Eleanor Blue is St. Margaret’s favorite color this year, and one social—philanthropic club is known as the Eleanor R's. SISTER ANTONIA President of the College of St. Catherine Quiet wings of ideal womanhood enfold the students at the College of St. Catherine. Sister Antonia, President of the College since 1918, has striven so unselfishly and effectively for nobility and intelligence in the training of girls that church, government, and educational co-workers have crowned her with every distinction. But her most lasting testimonial is in the loving memory and splendid lives of her devoted alumnae. FRANCES PERKINS Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in President Roosevelt’s Cabinet, is the first woman to hold a Cabinet appointment. Miss Perkins has already made her womanly, peace-loving attribute felt in the settlements of labor difficulties and strikes. MRS. MARIBELLE BRENNAN Mrs. Maribellc Brennan is President of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae. The organization under her efficient wing-spread protects Catholic interests in the passage of bills in Congress and in the censorship of movies. MRS. THOMAS RYAN Twice elected president of the Minnesota Council of Catholic Women, at present holding the office of President of the Arch-Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, appointed in August as Minnesota director of the consumers’ welfare of the N. R. A.— these are but a few of Mrs. Ryan’s executive activities. Yet with all her Catholic and civic responsibilities she is sweet and charming and has proved most efficient.

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Patriotic Wings Regina Kelly He clasps the crag with hooked hands; Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ringed with the azure world, he stands” These startling words of Tennyson bring to mind a vivid picture of the Eagle which has been used by nations for many centuries as a symbol of patriotism and power. As far back as we have access to knowledge, the kingly bird stood for greatness and majestic prowess. In 400 B. C., the Persians marched proudly to war with the eagle’s form shining from their battle-shields; in 105 B. C., the Romans had the head of the eagle placed on the tips of their spears to fill their soldiers with strength and courage while on the battle-field. During Napoleon’s era France adopted this incomparable bird as the symbol for her courage; and the German emperors, probably to pretend they were the proud successors of Caesar, adopted the eagle as the emblem to adorn their coat-of-arms. It is no wonder then, that the United States of America should choose this glorious bird as its emblem, depicting it with out-stretched wings, carrying proudly the shield of America upon its breast; and clutching tightly in one talon an olive branch, symbolizing a peace-loving people and its peaceful enterprises; and in the other talon grasping a sheaf of arrows, signifying that the people of America, although peace-loving, are not to be over-ridden by any country. In this glamorous bird’s beak is a scroll upon which is written E PLURIBUS UNUM. This readily shows the history of the nation which it so capably represents—out of many, one—Democracy. The Flag of the President of the United States ☆ 4 ☆ ☆

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Our Eagle Leader— PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT Be r nick Connoy HIS EXCELLENCY, THE ARCHBISHOP OF ST. PAUL With true appreciation of the profound influence of religion's enveloping wings on society and government, His Excellency, John Gregory Murray, our Most Reverend Archbishop, has by his sympathy, understanding, and unselfish devotion, soared to a position of leadership which reflects glory on the Church, whose zealous and intelligent representative he is. But his charm has made him not only a respected leader but a beloved one. GOVERNOR FLOYD OLSON Minnesota's ardent, alert, far-seeing Governor, elected on the Farmcr-Laborite ticket and now running for reelcction, Governor Olson has proved a most efficient state executive. He keeps Minnesota’s interests ever before the public and gains for his state, national recognition and apportionments that set a standard for other governors. His Excellency is a Minneapolitan. MAYOR BAINBRIDGE The City of Minneapolis elected to the office of Mayor, Buzz Bainbridge, Shubert Theater Manager. We expected dramatic action from Mr. Bainbridge, but ill health has incapaciated him since his receiving the office. MR. FREDERICK E. MURPHY The Publisher of the Minneapolis Tribune, an authority on Agriculture, an advocate for diversified farming, Mr. Murphy with two others was chosen last year by President Roosevelt to represent the United States at the International Wheat Conference. In April this year he was again sent as delegate to the wheat conference in Rome. As his hobby Mr. Murphy owns and supervises a model farm at Aiken, Minnesota. The kingly bird of the sky that rules over his subjects is appropriately named as our symbol of leadership and protection. The white-crested eagle with full-spread wings truly signifies a spirit of defense and protection. Our President, who is one of the greatest leaders of all times, is synonymous with the eagle. His protective wing guides us through the disheartening days of depression; his defensive wing strikes a rainbow arc of peace for his subjects; his gilded wing of progress is ever striving for the most beneficial and the most profitable of undertakings; his luminous wing of leadership, rushing forward, is always first to attain new heights; his wide-spread wing of good fellowship is ever open to one who is foreign to the fold; and finally his God-guided wing of Love, the foremost in the life of a democracy, is universal in its sovereignty. 1 Franklin Delano Roosevelt's wing-spread of achievement jo] equals that of any of the great eagle leaders of our line of presidents.