St Thomas High School - Retrospect Thomasonian Yearbook (Braddock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL BRADDOCK, PENNSYLVANIA etUcattM, . . , Our guardians, companions and advisers through the years—our parents—who glowed with pride as we marched up the aisle to receive our first Holy Communion . . . who nervously watched Betty, to make sure her hands were folded properly in the Forty Hours procession . . . who stayed up nights when Mary had her tonsils taken out . . . who bought Johnnie and Jimmie their first bikes . . . who jotted down measurements for a uniform . . . who provided vegetable corsages for the freshman initiation . . . who wondered whether we would pass in geometry ... who gave Michael the family car that he might go to the prom . . . who fashioned gowns for Dolly that she might go dancing, too . . . who worry about how we'll do on Senior Morning; to our fathers and mothers we dedicate this year book in gratitude for all they've done for us . . . This oldest Catholic High School in the diocese—St. Thomas—we also honor with this anniversary number of the Thomasonian. May her future, blueprinted here, hold only golden days. To our (ne Mncl, , , We view our past, our present, and our future Hail, Mary, full of grace . . .” echoes from the walls of St. Thomas as each day begins. During the forty years of the schools glorious past opening the curriculum with the rosary has been a tradition. Being taught by the Dominican Sisters, who claim a special bit of heaven under our Lady's mantle, Thomasonians have never failed to do honor to the mother of God. The royal blue of our banner is the color of the Queen of Hearts. The gold of our pennon, too, has gained new luster for Her in the present. In several fields we have won glory. Five Latin prizes were taken by the Thomasonians. The highest prize in the Elks Essay Contest came to one of us. The debaters were victorious in many a tilt; while the basketball heroes achieved immortality by vanquishing all teams of the section. Our Lady will watch over our future school. Golden dreams will be realized in which a modern building will be erected, offering facilities for a wider course of studies, and sports in our own gymnasium. The words begging Her to pray for us now and at the hour of our death” will still echo through the streamlined halls. Book Two — Activities Book One — Personalities Gleaming, x£ (Ac 'poctcae . . . 7lfuuuf.lt the uu+tcLoui aj St. JUcu taA., jotde i clcufi. unpaid Dreamers: Mary O'Hara, Joseph Shaw, Margaret Keating, Nelson Cashmer. 7 en o uditie i To the twelve year Thomasonians Father Shields is an old friend. To those who have spent but four years here, he is a religious teacher who has brought Christ's lessons into their lives. His weekly instructions have been eagerly looked forward to, and each senior feels that whatever he achieves in the golden future will be in great measure due to him. Virtue seems attainable when it so visibly dwells amongst us. Gratitude is owed to Father, too, for providing a Catholic High School. May his example and his words cause us to be truly Christ-like. Father O’Neil has been assistant pastor at St. Thomas for six years, and during that time he has been the hub in its wheel of activity. Having weathered several lean seasons with the boys on the court, he is proud this year of the part he has played in making them a winning team. Being treasurer of the Thomasonian Club, Father has had an opportunity to do much for the school. He is mentor of the altar boys, everybody’s pal, and one of the main reasons for our love of Saint Thomas. Officers: President—Lawrence Robison, Secretary—Miriam Lim-bacher, Treasurer—Lorraine Popies, Vice President—Raymond Mrazik. Officers: Treasurer—Dolores Kolano, President—John Cummings, Vice President—Michael Crossey, Secretary—Ruth Leonard. 'J ui 'Ztafrfrcf, 'tyecvKi Bernice Ashoff .. . quiet and sincere ... has winning smile and pleasing manner . . . likes dancing and basketball . . . Glee Club member . . . dependable, friendly, nice to know . . . daily visit to the Blessed Sacrament. Valerie Cassidy . . . laughing brown eyes . . . smiling face . . . wonderful personality, that’s Val ... to know her is to love her . . . likes bookkeeping, the song ■ Always,’' and Eddie. Patricia Audley . . . our sparkling blue-eyed office girl . . . has genuine Irish wit . . . exhilarating manner ... in every crowd you can hear Pat’s laughter . . . likes Irish dances ... the name Richie.’’ Lenora Aubele . . . Noey” . . . lovable disposition and sparkling wit . . . manager of girls’ basketball team . . . Thomasian rooter supreme . . . member of Glee Club . . . ’’tops’’ with all seniors . . . debater, hails from St. William’s. — 12 — Florence Bridge . . . Flo” . . . pleasing personality . . . fine sense of humor . . . beautiful voice . . . active member of the Glee Club for two years . . . cooperative spirit . . . friendly manner has endeared her to all. Setuoid , . , Carroll Boyle . . . the famous redhead of Mills Street . . . bowling and baseball fan . . . that porcupine hair cut . . . neat dresser . . . easy going . . . displays pleasing personality. Rita Conahan . . . Hashing brown eyes . . . dancing skill . . . basketball, football and S. S. Coral Sea” . . . My Darling” . . . noted for resistance to new look ... St. Coleman's gift to St. Thomas. Joseph Brady . . . hails from Oakhill . . . heart-warming smile . . . likeable personality . . . everybody’s friend . . . quiet member of Room 203 . . . ardent sports fan . . . generous . . . smooth dancer . . . future naval officer. Winifred Cummings . . . Winnie” . . . redhaired lass .. . sparkling blue eyes . . . resides ar Wilkinsburg . . . those dark brown horn-rimmed glasses . . . football, dancing at Wilkinsburg youth center . . . her pleasing smile makes her tops.” Nelson Cashmer . . . product of St. Joseph's Military school . . . star basketball player . . . three major B's—basketball, baseball and Betty” . .. yearbook artist.. . shy but pleasing smile . . . tops” among Thomas-onians. Jean Domencic . . . Jeanie . . . keen sense of humor . . . charming personality . . . crazy” for swimming, basketball and dill pickles . . . generous and friendly ... St. Coleman's has the honor. John Cummings . . . Pete” . . . Thomasonian for three years . . . has won many friends . . . football, basketball and eating fudge . . . Lillie Avenue . . . crooner of Room 202 . . . one of the famous Cummings’s twins. — 13 — Sequent Norine Di l.ucente . . . attractive miss . . . willing to listen, quick to sympathize . . . Diana of 1948 at Buhl Planetarium . . . business manager of year book . . . center forward on basketball team . . . tops.” Michael Crossey ... six feet three and eyes of blue . . . Mike . . . our Irish debater . . . three year basketball player . . . Science Honor Society . . . editor of the yearbook . . . good natured, handy with a slide rule. Mary Downing . .. class officer three years . . . ability to work made her debate president. .. guard position on team four years . . . laughing blue eyes, sparkling personality . . . twelve year Thomasonian . . . Marine Base-California. Janies Duffy . . . Jimmy” . . . handsome, likeable . . . easy going . . . sharp dresser . . . those shoe shines . . . chewing gum fiend . . . Larry and Ray . . . enjoys all sports . . . faithful Corey passenger . . . California, here 1 come. . Patricia Ha mill . . . Pat” . . . wonderful actor . . . Hashing eyes . . . Irish smile adds to her sunny personality . . . Caravan Theater . . . loves records, dancing and new look . . . Tabu . . . military uniforms . . . those weekends. James Dubina . . . Dub” ... St. Mary Magdalene's contribution . . regular customer for swimming and ice-skating . . . dependable usher at Leona Theater. . . superb at trig, eating and sleeping . . . future engineering student. Pauline Pull ... St. Joseph's brown-haired, blue eyed contribution . . . ice-skating at Panther Hollow . . . So Tired” a la Russ Morgan ... all . star bookkeeping student . . . Marietta, Ohio . . . her head is always Bob’bin. Norbert Daugherty . . . Doc” . . . good sport ... fine sense of humor very good in Latin and P.O.D. . . . efficient bell-ringer . . . debate club . . . editor of Avete Discipuli” . . . sports enthusiast . . . hails from St. William s . . . nice to know. 14 — Kathleen Hohmann . . . Tar” . . . arresting hair-do’s . . . friendly manner . . . always in a gay mood ... gal with a gift for gab . . . those hours in the Hohmann Drug Store . . . likes to have and make fun. Raymond Haski . . . Stush ... St. Thomas’ only disc jockey . . . expert on the pool table when he has fish” . . . catcher of colossal fame . . . friendly grin that makes him everybody’s friend ... St. Brendan's gift. Katherine Louise Kinneavy . . . red hair, green eyes, loads of fun . . . likes baseball, especially the Kiner brand . . . can be found at Forbes Field any summer day . . . whiz in Spanish class. Robert Jones . . . Jonesy” . . . basketball player for three years . . . now manager of the team . . . favorite in Father Shields’ Religion Class . . . Thomasonian for twelve years ... an all around good sport . . . likes Corey Avenue. Catherine Huck . . . quiet mannered gift from St. Brendan’s . . . light hair, brown eyes and charming personality . . . interest in bookkeeping has forecast her future . . . likes baseball and good movies. Robert Gross . . . Bob . . . president, freshman and sophomore years . . . Ideal Thomasonian . . . associate editor of Yearbook . . . likes dancing . . . is everybody’s hero ... St. William’s has the honor. Barbara Klaus . . . Barb” . . . pride of St. Coleman’s . . . slow but sure . on the basketball floor . . . captain in her senior year . . . steady at the Friday night dances . . . popular, precious, and pretty. Norman Kropczynski. .. Krop . . . lark of Room 203 . . . well known for corny jokes . . . artist on yearbook staff . . . teases pretty girls . . . always found drawing . . . English Honor Society . . . future commercial artist. —- 15 — SettioKl , , , Settccna . , , Anita Knaresboro . . . brown-haired commercialite . . . calm, cool and casual . . . pleasant personality . . . remarkable sense of humor . . . twelve year Thomasonian . . . lover of dancing, music, basketball and potato chips . . . future stenographer. Jacqueline Lenagb . . . Jackie” . . . dark-haired, brown-eyed and petite . . . full of fun . . . favorite song Dark Eyes . . . loves d? icing and sleeping . . . Good things come in small packages. Dolores Kogut . . . Dolly . . . typical teenager . . . charming, poised, efficient . . . tops” in personality . . . active in every school event . . . associate editor of yearbook . . . overflow of enthusiasm, clever ideas . . . a real Thomasonian. Ruth Leonard . . . Ruthie with the light brown hair hails from St. Aloysuis . . . secretary of Room 202 . . . eating, favorite pastime . . . will be missed by all. Dolores Kolano . . . brown eyed Cookie” . . . winning personality . . . heart-warming smile . . . sharp rug-cutter . . . treasurer of 202 . . . History Honor Society member . . . debater . . . yearbook staff . . . Ideal Thomasonian.” Regina Macara . . . Regie” . . . quiet, sincere, friendly and generous . . always busy . . . main interests are Spanish, bookkeeping and hamburgers . . . thrills to sports, especially football . . . fixing new hair styles . '. . from St. William s Dorothy luslly . . . Lai . . . attractive, gay and carefree . . . ready to help . . . sparkling personality . . . witty . . . smart dresser . . . Spanish whiz . . . enjoys St. Mary’s dances . . . likes high heels and pretty hair styles. Lorraine Kraljevic . . . yearbook staff . . . Literary Honor Society' . . . trips the light fantastic . . . friendly, sincere, likeable . . . green-eyed gal with artistic temperament . . . gracious, helpful . . . future head-nurse at Braddock Hospital. — 16 — Settaxrd Miriam Umbacher . . . class secretary for four years . . . year book staff . . prom queen . . . beautiful dimpled smile . . . charming manner . . . always a cheery word . . . likes Lavender Blue” . . . ambition to become a nurse. Maureen McCloskey . . . yearbook staff . . . musical fingers . . . never at a loss for words .. . pretty brown eyes and shiny black hair . . . that Irish temper . .. those pajama parties .. . green Dodge . . . personality plus. Jean Clare Maguire . . . Jeanie ... a gay, lovable, good-humored friend . . light brown naturally curly hair . . . gay blue eyes, a warm smile . . . that Mardi Gras invitation . .. Irish colleen from Sr. Brendan’s. Patricia McMahon . . . Patty . . . blond-haired, blue eyed Bergman” of St. Thomas . . likes swimming, horseback riding, golfing, and The Vogue . . . sunny Irish smile ... a winning personality . . . heart of gold. Jane Mash . . . Janie” . . . wavy brown hair . . . green eyes . . . friendly smile . . . witty, cooperative . . . likes bowling, dancing at ' Beatty's” . . . Claire de Lune . . . Literary Honor Society . . . prom committee • . . . Grimm’s main attraction. Nancy McGarey .. . our Irish queen . . . flashing green eyes ... gay and friendly . . . intriguing smile . . . likes military uniforms, dancing at the Vogue . . . faithful collector of unusual souvenirs . . . ambition, housewife. Agnes Mannion . . . quiet manner makes her welcome in any group . . . 202 s poet . . . cherry-coke . . . Homestead is the blessed spot • • • • member of Sr. T’s Glee Club . . . ability as bookkeeper. 1 heresa McGrath . . . Tessie . . . smiling Irish eyes . . . dark haired, pleasing personality . . . notable sense of humor . . . twosome with Jeannie ... those Friday night dances . . . w'ill be long remembered after graduation. — 17 — Mary McDonough . . . smiling blue eyes . . . short blond hair . . . heart of gold . .. ready smile . .. fun in the typing room . . . where there's Di” there’s Mary . . . fond of basketball and Pete.” e ttor James McGuigan . . . Gigs . . . one of our best-liked seniors . . . pride and joy of the Espanol class . . . generous, peppy and humorous . . . loves walking, snowballs and loafing at Daisy's . . . will be missed by his classmates. Dorothy Ann Myers . . . Dot . . . quiet manner . . . favorite pastime dancing . . . those weekends with that certain soldier . . . can't wait 'til July . . . loves to receive mail . . . will make model housewife. Jatnes Minnaji . . . Meat . . . tall, dark and handsome . . . specialties, f otbaik«mi-diiske4bftll .friendly and rather reserved . . . liked by all who know him . . . slow, deliberate walk . . . Thomasonians wish him best o’luck. Dorothy Jean f ra ... a light-haired, blue eyed lass from St. Brendan’s . . . unsurpassed ability in typing and bookkeeping . . . loves dancing, bowling, and especially Richie” . . . yearbook staff. Raymond Mraz'tk . . . Ray” . . . class officer two years . . . debonair . . . cooperative manner . . . fun to be with . . . puzzle fiend . . . likes pool, books and girls . . . favorite subject, physics . . . Thomasonian for twelve years, Margaret Mimnaugh . .. cute little package of Irish charm . . . ambition nursing . . . full of fun . . . active on prom committee . . . likes swimming, dancing, and riding in the black Plymouth. James O'Brien . . . jolly and easygoing O'Bie . . . the hard-fighting forward on the basketball team . . . baseball fan ... his curly hair and big smile have made him popular . . . everybody's friend. % — 18 — Satiate Mary Catherine O'Toole . . . Oatsy” . . . happy-go-lucky . . . laughing blue eyes, rosy complexion . . . magnetic personality . . . sincere . . . likes red hair . . flowers . . . her color green, her song Because” . . . takes moonlight walks . . . ambition nurse. Laurence Robison . . . Larry” . . . president of 203 . . . popular with everyone . casual manner hides great depth and sincerity . . . one of the immortal quintet . . . member of historical society . . . crack” math student. Yvonne Qualey . . . petite lass from St. Joseph's ... likes to toe dance . . . prom committee . . . favorite subject, English . . . interested in the Army and pretty clothes . . . would like to be a designer. John Sedlak . . Andy ... an excellent sport, scholar and listener . . . class president in junior year . . . Charles Atlas build . . . unique smile . . . quiet manner . . . basketball player ... a true Homesteader . . . remember 201, Espanol. hlizabeth Spirk . . . Betty . . . light-haired, blue-eyed . . . Hashing grin . . . enjoys dancing at Kenny wood and eating french fries . . . Sigmund Romberg s Desert Song . . . associate editor of yearbook . . . friendly, cooperative. Michael O'Malley . . . Mike” . . . known for original wit. . . extraordinary student . . . w.nner of the Democracy essay contest . . . orator . . . Latinist . . . star of the football field . . . sprained ankle got him much time off. Lorraine Popies . . . class treasurer of 203 . . . yearbook staff . . . honor student for twelve years . . . lovable personality . . . those Tuesday night dances . . . swimming and hayrides are favorite pastimes . . . capable and generous. William O’Malley ... Bill” ... a shock of black hair . . . ever-ready smile . . . favorite sports, swimming and high diving . . . likes sociology and study periods ... St. James is his home parish. i — 19 — Section, Helen Sullivan . . . Nedy” . . . golden hair, dancing blue eyes . . . winning smile . . . changeable beaux . . . that darn 67 ... typing class memories . . . favorite pastime, eating . . . Far Away Places . . . sweet personality. Vincent Tananas . . . Duce” . . . stocky build, hearty laugh ... can be counted on for a song or an answer . . . likes basketball and softball . . . St. Peter and Paul's definite contribution to the '49ers. Elizabeth Welsh . . . Betty” . . . president of the sodality . . . yearbook staff . . . basketball forward three years . . . likes My Darling, My Darling,” Friday night dances, and Nelson .. . Thomasonian for twelve years. Thomas Sullivan . . . Tom” . . . wide grin . . . well-mannered . . . ambitious, generous and efficient . . . this ex-Navy man has seen the world . . . likes basketball and hockey . . . causes a flutter wherever he goes. Diana Zu . . . Di” . . . small, dark and witty . . . live-wire personality . . . warm, friendly smile . . . hails from St. Thomas . . . welcome wherever she goes . .. always seen with Mary or Jonesie.’ Brian Teamann . . . Blackie” . . . center of mischief in Room 203 . . • noted for his ability to get to school just after the last bell . . . happy-go-lucky . . . future baseball player . . . fills a special place at St. Thomas. Marie Zahorchak . . . called Mitzi by her friends . . . class secretary in her junior year . . . likes horseback riding and chicken ... has a certain interest in Turtle Creek High . . . full of fun. Anacletus Taylor . . . Cle ... an Irish lass from head to toe . . . excels in history . . . likes to jitterbug with Tom Hart . . . favorites are dancing and french fries .. . liked by all. — 20 — Kneeling: Dolores Malinowski, Madeline Gizzic. Standing: Florence Mulroy, Kathleen Morris, Margaret Keating, Kathleen Griffin. Prologue to greatness The house lights dim and the curtain rises as St. Thomas High proudly announces the opening of the talented musicale Juniors and Juniorettes of ’49” directed by Sister Hilary and Sister Austina. On stage everybody! And the show gets off to a grand start as James Currie (who made his debut as M. C. at our annual class party) beats out the opening number on his drums. The first scenes are typical of an average school day as we find the Commercial chorus girls typing their way to stardom in the opening act with an encore of rapid rhythm in dictation. As this typical Junior day progresses, we see tableaux of every department of studies. In the classical pose, appropriate to the Latin language, we find Mary Jean De Luca, our unanimously chosen, 'Miss Venus.” Sharing the intellectual spotlight is George Massung, our chemistry whiz. Hats off to the newcomers! The antics of Digger Limbacher and Baker” Rudman add piquancy to our talented performance. And what good would success be without another newcomer to share it, blond Kathleen Morris? As all plays must have a bit of melodrama, we find Ken Subak, as usual, behind the eightbalL For bits of romantic heroism there is Joe Sepesy; while leading in the humorous dialogue is none other than our talented maestro, Gigs McGuigan. During an intermission from studies and work, we wander through a fairy-land of blue and silver. Sound familiar? It could be ... It is our January dance. Quiet, please! You musn’t disturb those special couples dancing to the tunes of Jack Ferber and his orchestra. Back stage, amid the bustle of the preparations for the prom, we discover the Prom Committee headed by |oe Meindl and including Leo Guenther, Dolores Rufus, and Mary Jean. A hush, a rustle of net, the scent of corsages, and the Prom begins, the climax to a wonderful year. It's time for the grand finale, and the curtain falls successfully under the guiding hand of Harry Hiss-rich, our competent manager. Across: Philip Downing, Ann Dillon, Delia O'Malley, Loretta J. Gates. Peggy Conahan, Donald Knaresboro. We await our cues Across: James Devlin, Patricia Dunlap, Edward Seitz, Bernadine Masters, Bernadette Hagan, Rita Mash. OFFICERS First Row: Across, Grace McGettigan; Pres., Dolores Rufus; V. Pres., Patricia O'Donnell; Sec., Jane Dombrosky; Sec., Mary Jean DeLuca. Second Row: V. Pres., Joe Meindl; Pres., Leo Guenther; Treas., Joe Sepesy. Across: George Massung, Kenneth Subak, Harry Hissrich, Richard Britanik, John Kropczynski. Across; Rita Smith, James McMahon, Martin Brennan, John Mrazik, Charles Seinerth, Margaret Powers. Across: Rheda May Glenn, Norbert Hol-lan, Anthony Di Lucerne, James Currie, Robert McGuigan, Lorraine Echenrode. Across: Sally Wherle, Rose Marie Hoh-mann, Grace Mohan, Joel Andreas, John O'Connor, William Corbett. and dream of the golden future THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES Across: Patricia Macara, James Morris, Ann Fabyanic, Fred Henderson, James Naughton. 7 The Sophomores abode rests peacefully on the third floor of dear old St. Thomas. Regardless of the fact that many of the Sisters think that all we do is just rest—we have shown at times that we really can be industrious. Just bear witness to the successful Sophomore party held last October when the green Freshies were initiated. On the night of the Thanksgiving dance, Leo Teaman was voted the most sociable boy in the high school. Rosemary and Moose” won citations in the square dance. It seems that the Sophomores are quite adept at winning door prizes, also, as Eney” had the lucky number at the Shamrock Ball. On the basketball court we’ve been justifiably proud of Pat Loughran, Jim Meindl, and Moose for gaining positions on the varsity squad. First Row: K. Reardon. B. Adams. D. DeLiscia, S. Ruggiero, L. Haberle, A. Fabyanic, M. Lenaugh. M. J. Trainor. P. O’Connor, J. Naughton. Second Row: J. Bryson, K. Sullivan. E. Kachman, J. Gates, P. Macara, B. McDermott, J. Mesarchik, L. Harnak, E. Adams. Third Row: R. McDonough, M. Barstis, M. McCarthy, L. Prendergast, T. Sepcick, R. M. Nagy, C. Caulfield, R. Anater. Top Row: Wm. Glebe, J. Meindl, A. Verba. J. Murphy. J. Morris, F. Hendersoh, J. McGivern, A. Kolano. — 24 — Half the play is over Betty, Babs, Mercedes, Louise and Jean, of our class, have also proved to be capable players. The Sophomores have been very active in debating, with Roselyn, Rosemary, Lorraine; the three Jim’s—Meindl, Murphy and McGivern— also Beatrice, and Mary Margaret, amazing everyone by the number of points they’ve amassed. Caesarites Joan Chuha, Maureen L., Mert, and Kitty did us proud by accounting for two first prizes at the Buhl Planetarium. Now that our fancies have turned to lighter matters, however, we doubt if even our home room teachers-— Sisters Josepha and Albertus Magnus—can inspire us to any more victories. First Rote: James Meindl, Pres.; James Fataski, V. Pres.; Roselyn McDonough, Sec.; R. Anater, V. Pres.; James McGivern, Treas. Second Row: Leo Teamann, Pres.; John Fichtner, Treas.; Joan Paharik, Sec. First Row: T. Welsh, N. A. McGuire, B. DeLuca, R. Seinerth, M. M. O'Malley, R. McMahan, L. Slaby, E. Burke, J. Wherle, G. Roney, J. Jobe. Second Row: L. Domis, J. Chuha, J. Paharik, M. Joyce, F. Kogut, D. Massaro, D. Daugherty, V. Hazlin, M. Gumbert. Third Row: P. Curran, M. J. O'Neil, M. Linderman, A. Minnaji, T. Daugherty, P. O'Malley, L. Weisncwski, F. Baynas, C. Noll. Top Row: E. Berry, J. Little, W. Schwaed, J. Fantaski, F. Mastay, L. Teamann, J. Toth, P. Loughran, J. Fichtner, and J. Shaw. ■ 25 — FRESHMAN OFFICERS George Meindl, V. Pres.; Donald Mazik, Pres.; Carl Gentile, Sec.; Regis Kollar, Treas. Curtain going up Came the fateful day of initiation when the Sophs tried to make girls of our boys and vice versa. Under Sister Jeanettes guidance we retaliated, though, with a party at Thanksgiving, when we taught our big brothers and sisters how to square dance.The decorating committee for the event was headed by the class carpenter, Jos. Formca and our artist, Donald Baracca. The door prize was a live turkey. Debating season discovered Nancy McD., Mary F. Meindl, W. Metzgar, and J. Arnold rivaling the upper classmen for points. George Meindl, Charles Devlin, and John Arnold displayed their talents by winning top honors in the Latin exhibit at Buhl Planetarium. The entire year was highlighted by the bargain sales' of our own Carl Gentile who took charge of the school supplies—Remember his commandment, Don’t give anything away for nothing. ’ First Rou: J. McCambridgc, E. Corbett, P. Melocchi, R. Formica, N. McDonough, R. Conklin, M. E. Qualey, M. O'Hara, M. Boland, S. Katnik, M. A. Uderman, R. McGivern, R. Kollar. Second Rou: L. Cardiff, C. Gentile, G. Meindl, K. Butler, E. Anderson, M. Langley, M. F. Meindl, R. Pascuzzi, E. Crowley, N. Kost. M. Bryson, C. Devlin, R. Franks. Third Rou-: D. Mazik, H. Slaczka, R. Naylor, D. Mc-Fetridge, T. Papanek, J. Kopaczynski, E. O'Rourke, G. Downing, R. Barth, W. Metzgar. Fourth Rou: R. Deutsch, R. Onderko, K. Ham-mill, J. Arnold, R. Szulc, J. Formica, E. Haberle, C. Melocchi, C. Weber, D. Baracca. — 26 — Between bells Chatter on the doorstep Home to lunch Off to another game We study, too! Jack Ferber and his orchestra” Scenes of fun and frolic in memory’s golden setting tcttvitteA AIDES TO THE CAPTAINS VISIT CHAPFI Barbara Klaus, Patricia Dunlap, Betty Welsh 'Decency Guardians of Moviegoers In cooperation with the Diocesan Holy Name Society, each home room at St. Thomas' has elected a Legion of Decency captain. The duty of this official is to list with their rating the movies currently playing in the theatres frequented by Thomasonians. Each student thus finds it easy to inform himself upon the classification of the picture he wishes to see. If the ominous words Objection- able in part” are placed after his choice, he knows that the church is warning him of danger. Every effort is made to safeguard each Thomasionian from an occasion of sin. Most of us feel that Hollywood can well clean house. We aare choked with the dust of stories of immorality, bloodshed and sadism. We would like entertainment and inspiration combined. May we have a renovation, please. FOLLOWING THE STANDARD OF TRUTH Across: James Dubina. Mary Margaret O'Malley, James Devlin, Jame. Murphy, Theresa Papanck, James O'Brien. HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS Front Row: Kenneth Subak, Mary Jean DeLuca, Leo Guenther, Dolores Kola-no. Bad Row: Norman Kropczynski, Joseph Sepesy, Dolores Rufus, Lawrence Robison. Anthony Di Lucerne is not in the picture. cdtory Society In September, 1948, Sister Austina mustered eight St. Thomas students into St. Michael’s auditorium where they were given the History Honor Society title. Despite the fact that the H.H.S. membership is limited, the St. Thomas Chapter has an excellent reputation as H.H.S. boosters. On the top of the list, is Borther Joseph Panzer, director of the diocesan society, whose overflow of enthusiasm and clever ideas keeps his club members busy with local chapter news, monthly meetings, luncheons, lectures and socials. The entire Chapter was enchanted, especially, with the Christmas party; and even the leaky sky-lght did not dampen the Xmas spirit. Many also waltzed off to the Annual History Honor Dance that was held at the Hotel Henry. The H.H.S. affairs seem to be jinxed with Mr. Weatherman, but even he could not stop the Harrisburg tour from being a successful event. Those historically inclined Thomasonians, who anxiously plunge into the club's program, are two seniors—Larry Robison and Dolores Kolano. Several juniors who have proved themselves worthy to be honor members and who are very active are, Dolores Rufus, Mary Jean De Luca, Leo Guenther, Joe Sepesy, Kenneth Subak and Anthony De Lucente. Across: Joseph Meindl, Eugene Berry, Mary Jean DeLuca, Kenneth Subak. Joseph Sepesy, Father Shields, John Kropczynski, Norine Di Lucerne, John Sedlak, Norbert Dougherty, James O'Brien. yfyottor Society Discipuli Latinae Linguae Under the careful tutelage of Sister Canisia, the Latin Club has made estimable progress during the past year. Sponsoring such activities as parties, dances, and Avete Discipuli, (the Latin news- paper), the club has had another year of successful undertakings. With such competent consuls as James O'Brien and Joseph Meindl at the head of our organization, we could not miss being successful. The club is composed of the Caesar pupils and those in the advanced classes who maintain a B average. These studious boys and girls are following in the footsteps of their predecessors in striving to increase in interest and appreciation of Latin. Yes, the students of St. Thomas may well be gratified with the enthusiasm shown by their Latin Club. NORINE Dl LUCF.NTE AS DIANA First Row: Lorraine Popies, Dorothy Jean Mura, Jane Mash. Second Row: Lorraine Kraljevic. Third Row: Mary Downing, George Massing, Joseph MeindL Back Row: Patricia O'Donnell, Maureen McCloskcy. Science and dlitera'iy ‘rtyonoi Societies The Science Honor Society is an outstanding organization of our school. An active diocesan society under the direction of Brother Gregory Nazianzo, the group has lectures, science demonstrations, and socials at various district schools. Last year Dorothy Jean Mura, Maureen McClos-key, and Michael Crossey attended the annual banquet and dance which was held at the Fort Pitt Hotel. This year's participating students—Pat O'Don-nel, George Massung, and Joseph Meindl—are guided by their capable moderator Sister Albertus Magnus. The Literary Club definitely has the new look. This year, under the general direction of Sister Rosalie, it aims to train the seniors of the diocese to take their places in the world, equipped to spar vocally with all comers. Mary Downing and Norman Kropczynski are the Thomasonian members. Norman was on the air in March getting practice for that wider audience which he hopes to command next year. Sister Marie Bernadette is the moderator. Lorraine Popies, George Massing, Joseph Meindl, Lorraine Kraljevic. Seated at piano — Nancy McGarey. Singers — M. Lenaugh, K. Reardon, N. A. McGuire, 13. DeLuca, and D. DeLiscia. ( iee There’s a song in my heart The Saint Thomas Glee Club, of which we are proud, is capably directed by Sister Mary Grace. It is composed of the girls in the upper classes, and with Sister’s expert guidance has become a choral group of outstanding musical attainment. The melodious voices of sopranos and altos issuing from the school auditorium every Wednesday and Friday at 2:15 are easily recognized by the student body. Quite easy on the ears are these versatile young maids whose voices blend together so harmoniously. During the past year a Christmas recital was given. And our senior soloists—Flo Bridge and Maureen McClusky—made us easily believe that angels were singing in the midnight skies. Another gay event was the St. Patrick's Day recital. The whole student body showed how much they appreciated the talent displayed—in fact some pupils even sacrificed classes to hear the program a second time. PORTION OF GLEE CLUB Front Ron : Peggy Conahan, Margaret Keating, Delia O'Malley, Ann Dillon, Sally Wherle, Dlores Malinowski. Hack Rou : Patricia Dunlap, Florence Mulroy, Grace Mohan, Patricia O'Donnell, Jane Dombroski, Dolores Rufus, Maureen McCloskey, Madeline Gizzie. N. Di Lucente. A. Mannion, R. Conahan, R. Leonard, D. Kolano, A. Taylor, J. Mash. B. Spirk, P. McMahon, B. Ashoff, D. J. Mura, D. Kogut, E. Welsh. Standing: H. Sullivan. In the fore ground. First Row: Y. Qualey, M Mimnaugh. Second Ron: P. Full L. Aubele, R. Macara, M. McClos key. Third Row: N. McGarry, M Limbacher, L. Kraljevic, J. Me Guire. Fourth Row: C. Huck, V Cassidy, P. Hamill, A. Knarcsboro M. C. O'Toole. Under the careful guidance of our Red Cross Home Nursing instructor, Mrs. Palchak, the senior girls of St. Thomas have become better homemakers. The country needs every ounce of manpower and womanpower it can muster; it needs to conserve the health of its babies and its growing boys and girls. In the original and broadest sense of the word, this is nursing work; for nursing means the conservation and protection of life, the nourishing and fostering of strength and vitality, whether in sick or well people. Florence Nightingale long ago insisted that every woman be a health nurse, that every girl be taught how to care for children, protect the home from disease, and help establish high standards of health in home and community. This is one of the greatest contributions any woman can make to the strength and welfare of her country. It is work which appeals strongly to the interest and instincts of all girls. . 35 — Through the season with the talkers Saint Thomas High's second year of forensic competition proved to be a successful one. At tournaments throughout the Pittsburg area, our teams gained a wide-spread reputation for ability and sportsmanship. They copped several victories in addition to gaining ties for first place in two important contests at St. Justin's and North Catholic High. Among the most active debate teams was one composed of D. Kolano, M. Downing, D. Rufus, and M. O'Malley. Another was sparked by J. Mur- phy, Jim Meindl, L. Slaby and R. McMahon; and a third, L. Teaman, J. Shaw, B. De Luca, and M. M. O'Malley, saw a lot of action. Others who were active members of the teams are far too many to mention here. Their names can be found in their various class articles. Among the higher classes, though, D. Kogut, L. Aubele, and P. Full were especially helpful. Sister M. Canisia, debate coach, can be proud of the club's attainment. Seated: Anthony Di Lurente. Michael Crossey, Dolores Rufus. Standing: Mary Downing, Patricia Hamill, James Meindl, Dolores Kolano, Dolores Kogut, Pauline Full. James Murphy, Lenora Aubele, Patricia Dunlap. — 36 — Spoils for the victors P. O'Connor, R. McMahan F. Banyas, and L. Slaby (fat oiic “P ieA @Ccc Take and Read Catholic Book Week was observed again this year—but with a difference. Motivation was intensified by the Catholic Authors brochure written by Brother George Schuster. Not by posters alone nor by knowledge of Catholic publications but by reading those books which open vistas of holiness was February made memorable. Catholic Authors introduced us to some men and women whose haloes dazzled our eyes and whose humanness captured our hearts. We were lured on page after page until we didn't want to stop reading. We experienced the truth of Brother Schuster’s statement that next to the liturgy and the sacraments the greatest help for the full blossoming of Christian life lies in the Catholic classics.” We want to become men and women w'ho see with spiritual vision; leaders who can lift our eyes from a book, go out into a world rocking with despair, and bring to others the truth we have contemplated. May Our Lady, who composed the Magnificat,” help us to make our lives Catholic classics. Foreground: First Ruu —N. Kropczynski, W. Cummings, J. Sedlak. Second rote: D. J. Mura, L Popies, A. Knaresboro, and M. Limbacher. Standing: B. Spirk, N. Cashmer, and M. Downing. — 37 — Reduce those errors. Budding scientists: R. Mrazik, 15. Teamann, R. Gross. J. Duffy, R. Haski, and C. Boyle Monda' Morning Pete takes over Habla Ud. Espanol? 0(1% Golden hours that we shall remember Monday Morning—that let-down feeling—not for a Thomasonian; for we are soon aroused from our lethargy by the realization of our duties as protrayed by Father Shields in his weekly instructions which are assets not only now but for eternity. The 9:30 bell comes all too soon. The shivers aroused by the discussion of Banquo's third murderer are dispersed—even in the darkened room—at the picturesque movie in Espanol. You should see us step lively at the third period bzzzzzz!” Experiments are the things that make physics real, and enthusiasm for the National Contest puts speed into the Royal keyboards. A chocolate bar now would bridge a gap and help us through this fourth period—a study or intriguing math. Without a dock we know just when to stop, don our coats, and catch the Corey. After luncheon how eager we are to debate any Problem of Democracy. This concluded we step into the practical things of life—the budget and how to balance it—bookkeeping. The last in the day but the first that some of us will need is shorthand, which opens a new world of brief forms and phrases for anyone taking it. As three o'clock strikes, another day in the lives of the seniors of St. Thomas High School becomes a golden memory. In our prayer of thanksgiving we mention Sister Eunice, our principal, particularly for making the four years spent here happy ones. Commercialite stars Origin of species Latin isn’t dead.” Fumes, flames, and formulas! — 38 — rfctivitCeA Golden hours at St, Thomas Meditation Mirth Melody do aca t Golden days are chronicled here Round the Table: L. Kraljevic, R. Gross, D, J. Mura, M. McCloskey, C. Hurk, R. Marara, N. Cashmer, D. Kolano, D. Kogut, L. Aubele, N. Kropczynski, L. Popies, B. Welsh. — 41 — Last minute dash for typewriters! And. presto! The 1949 yearbook goes to press—three days late. We just finished struggling with pictures and felt quite thrilled over some of the effects achieved by the photographer and engraver—and us. The Thomasonian is one of the most important undertakings of the senior class. It chronicles the things that we want to remember and records the faces of our friends. We enjoy every minute spent laboring over copy and pasting up the dummy. We sacrifice endless hours to make our THOMASONIAN better than that of any previous class. Sister Marie Bernadette guided our inspirations and struggles, and we wish to think her for helping us put our most precious memories between the blue covers of our yearbook. Scramble Under The Basket J. Meindl, Pete, R. Gross, N. Cashraer Season’s Results St. Thomas 30 St. Adalbert 27 St. Thomas 34 St. Tames 29 St. Thomas 38 St. Joseph 25 St. Thomas 39 St. Casimir .35 St. Thomas 31 St. John's 27 St. Thomas 44 St. Michael's 37 St. Thomas 37 St. Mary's 31 St. Thomas 27 St. James 39 St. Thomas 35 St. Michael -32 St. Thomas 60 St. John's 28 St. Thomas 60 St. Joseph 29 St. Thomas 44 St. Casimir 35 St. Thomas 54 St. Adalbert 43 St. Thomas 33 St. Mary’s 42 League record : Won 12, lost 2 Play-off games: St. Thomas 46 St. Justin 47 St. Thomas 48 St. Justin 38 St. Thomas 32 St. Justin 40 Totals: St. Thomas 126 St. Justin 125 Won 1, lost 2 Tomcats Top the Section Mert Brennan—a towering Tomcat with a flair for basketball—and a handful of galloping, straight-shooting St. Thomas teammates spread ten weeks of devastation over district courts before losing the local title to St. Justin High early in March. Coach Ralph Churchfield's first year at St. Thomas turned out to be an amazingly successful one, for he led his team—one that at the season's start wasn't even considered a likely challenger for the section title—right down to within eight points of the city's class B championship. The Tomcats” of Forty-eight were essentially a slow-em-down ball club. None of their games featured the careless defense, reckless shooting, and high scoring so widespread locally. Indeed, some of the games were saved by one bucket; but as some players remarked, That's all it takes. The record proves their point. No individual star dominated the team, for almost every starter had a night as high scorer. Mert Brennan, though, the Kat's rangy center, sparked the team through every game with his backboard magic and deadly shooting. He was probably the best individual player in class B competition and has had several college offers. Another player compensating for his lack of inches by abundance of points was Jimmy O'Brien. Two more starters were Norbie Hollan and Pete Cummings. Hollan, a set-shot artist, is only a Junior, and will see plenty of action next year; Cummings was outstanding for his aggressive play and pulled several games from the fire with a splurge of points in the last minute. Playmaker Larry Robison, whose speed and pin-point passwork were evident all season, also starred. Nelson Cashmer, a tall forward with a magic push-shot, chalked up a very impressive record, as did Jack O’Connor with his speed and deception. Pat Loughran, although only a Sophomore, saw plenty of action in varsity competition and will be a dangerous man in next year’s league play. Big Andy Sedlak and Mike Crossey lent added height and ability to Coach Churchfield's varsity roster. Kneeling: R. Jones, N. Cashmer, M. Crossey, L. Robison, D. Knaresboro. Standing: Asst. Coach, B. Hart; F. Mastay, P Loughran, J. Sedlak. J. O'Connor. P. Cummings, J. O'Brien, F.. Welsh, Father O'Neil. Jay-Vee Basketeers Kneeling: E. Adams, P. O’Connor, J. Currie. Standing: P. Curran, J. Meindl, L. Teamann, R. Gross, F. Mastay, E. Welsh. floottcn Jay-Vee Butch Hart, Jay-Vee coach, led his boys thru a good season, losing only four or five games. He fielded a smooth, hard-fighting combination with Gross, Meindl, Mastay, Welsh, and McCambridge, backed up by Adams, McGivern, McFettridge, Teamaan, O’Connor, Currie, and Gleba. They furnish a real foundation for next year's champs, and will probably form a team that will bring plenty of skill and determination into Catholic League play. From present indications, St. Thomas will have a team next year that, although a bit short on height, will have plenty of speed, accuracy, and deception. Coach Churchfield’s first year at t. Thomas is ample proof that if he is given several willing boys and enough co-operation he can field an excellent team. Here's luck to him! J. Meindl, Pete C.. N. Cashmer, M. Crossey, J. Sedlak. N. Cashmer. L. Robison, R. Gross. L. Robison, P. O Connor Pete C, J. O’Brien, R. Gross. ‘ScutietfaUC Yea Blue! Yea Gold! Clad in the traditional St. Thomas colors, the girls’ team has come out a shining example of true sportsmanship. They have met with other girls' teams in the Catholic League and are a credit to their school, their coach, Gerry” Novotony, and their captain, Barb Klaus. Gerry, an alumna of St. Thomas and a member of the girls' team for four years, has taught the girls fair play as well as the fundamentals of basketball; whether they snare a victory or a loss, they receive the results in a gracious manner. At each game the girls have earned a reputation for themselves, one they can be proud of, one that labels them good sports. You have a right to be proud girls—you've earned it. Assistant Manager ............................. M. M. O'Malley Captain B. Klaus Manager ............................................ L. Aubele GIRLS VARSITY Kneeling: K. Sullivan, B. McDermott, J. Paharic. Standing: B. Adams, N. De Lucerne, P. Conahan, B. Welsh, B. Klaus, D. Dombrosky. JUNIOR VARSITY Kneeling: R. Conklin, L. Haberle. Standing: M. McCarthy, M. Gizzie, T. Sepcick, R. M. Nagy, R. Formica, V. Hazlin. Shades of South Park . . . Down at the corner . . . Pretty girls from school . . . Midnite oilers . . . Where’s Betty, Nels? . . . Baseball Experts Beauty on parade ... It was fun while it lasted . . . United we stand . . . Bicycle built for one Through these portals pass . . . Don’t let the books fool you PATRONS Rev. Francis Shields Rev. Donald O’Neal Rev. Bernard Berg Rev. J. A. Clougherty Rev. John S. Feldmeier Rev. John Gibson Rev. Ferris Guay Rev. Thomas Malek Rev. Emil Masick Rev. C. A. Myers, O. P. Rev. Sylvester Noroski Rt. Rev. Joseph I. Reardon, O.P. Rev. H. C. Riley Rev. Valentine Sedlak Rev. J. P. Ehields Rev. Andrew J. Suran Rev. C. A. Thomas Sister Adrian Marie, O.P. Sister M. Cyprian, O.P. Sister M. Gonzaga, O.P. Sister M. Hildegarde, O.P. Sister Mary Louis, O.P. Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Aubele Mr. and Mrs. Merle J. Baker Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Barkley Mr. James Boland Braddock Building Material Co. Mr. John A. Brennan Kathleen Brennan ’48 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings Miss Anna Margaret Dawson Mr. and Mrs. James Dougherty Bernard Hart Miss Rose Marie Hart Tommy Hart Kathryn Holsinger Carolyn Imler ’48 Donald Jones ’47 Mr. Edward Kehoe 44 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Knaresboro Dr. M. A. Kondracki Miss Leona Limbacher Miss Mae Lyden Mr. Frank A. Meindl Catherine Monardo Richard Mullaney Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mulholland Mr. William E. Mura Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Neff Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Newhouse Geraldine Novotony ’46 Betty O'Hara ’45 Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Reardon Miss Virginia Schwaed ’46 Rr. Herbert Sobel Mrs. Margaret Spiker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aubele Mr. and Mrs. C. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. J. Brady Mr. and Mrs. L. McGuigan Mrs. Gertrude McMahon Mr. and Mrs. John O'Malley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Toole Mr. and Mrs. Frank Popies Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Robison Mrs. Veronica P. Spirk Mrs. A. Tananas Mr. and Mrs. Art Teamann Betty Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ashoff Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Audley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cashmer Rita and Peggy Conahan Michael Crossey Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummings Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Daugherty Mr. and Mrs. James Downing Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Duffy Raymond Haski Mrs. Rose Jones Mr. and Mrs. M. Kinneavy Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Klaus Dolores M. Kolano Mr. and Mrs. J. Lally Jacqueline Lenagh Ruth Leonard Mr. and Mrs. James F. Maguire Mr. and Mrs. J. Mannion Mr. and Mrs. S. Minnaji Dorothy Jean Mura Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McCloskey Mr. and Mrs. George B. McDonough Mr. and Mrs. James O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. G. Qualey Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sedlak Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sulliv an Mr. and Mrs. Regis Taylor Marie Zahorchak Mrs. Rose Zu Jane Dombrosky Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunlap Miss Mary Dillon Mrs. Anna Masters Mrs. Thomas McGettigan Grace Mohan Mrs. M. O’Donnall Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. O’Malley Mrs. Mary Powers Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rufus Mrs. Helen Smith Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wehrle Mr. and Mrs. John M. Britanik Mr. and Mrs. John Currie Rheda Mae Glenn Madelyn Gizzie Loretta Joyce Gates Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Griffin Harry Hissrich Mr. and Mrs. N. Domencic Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dubina Mrs. Loretta Gross Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hamill Mr. and Mrs. C. Huck Mr. and Mrs. John Kogut Mr. and Mrs. John Kraljevic Mr. and Mrs. P. Kropczynski Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Macara Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Mash Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Mimnaugh Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers Mr. and Mrs. John Mrazik Mrs. Elizabeth McGarry Miss Pauline McGrath Mr. and Mrs. August Hollan Margaret Keating Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Mash Mr. John Malinowski Mr. and Mrs. James J. McMahon Mr. George J. Massung Mr. and Mrs. P. Morris Florence Mulroy Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Seitz Charles Seinerth Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Burke Joan Chuha Mr. Michael Devine Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeLuca PATRO N S Lolis Domis Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Fantaski Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Fichtner Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hazlin Joseph Jobe Marilyn Joyce Frances Kogut Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Little Mary Linderman Mr. and Mrs. Francis Loughran Mrs. Madeline Massaro Mr. and Mrs. John Mastay Mr. and Mrs. Harold Noll Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Malley Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O’Neal Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pahareck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw Lorraine Slaby Leo Teamann Lucille Wisniewski Edward Adams Mrs. Marjorie Anater A. M. Allan Vincent Ashoff ’48 John P. Barlock Dan Bayus Ettore Bonacci Miss Alice Boyle Miss Nellie Boyle Broff’s Jewelry Shop Brown’s Toy and Gift Shop Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burke Carfagna Furniture Appliance Co. Bernic Caulfield U.S.M.C. ’48 George Chesney Stephen C. Christian Community Service Station Cuda Cleaners H. Ellsworth Dayton Florence Devine Esman’s Mrs. Albert Fabyanic Miss Margaret Farnsworth Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Finnerty Mrs. William B. Gleason Mr. and Mrs. William J. Glenn Dorothy Gorzynski Grandview Market Harry Newman's Clover Farm Store Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Limbacher Miriam Limbacher Mrs. Andrew Adams Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Banyas Mr. and Mrs. J. Barstis Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Bryson Mr. and Mrs. Tim DeLescia Mrs. William Gleba Mrs. E. Haberle Mr. and Mrs. M. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. J. Kachman Maureen Lenagh Mr. and Mrs. James McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McDonough Mr. Louis M. Meindl Mrs. J. L. Mesarchik James Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Nagy James Francis Naughton Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. James L. Prendergast Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ruggiero Mr. and Mrs. Sepcick Ronnie Limbacher Mr. and Mrs. William Linderman Anna Lopatta Joseph F. Lorcski Michael Lynam Mr. and Mrs. John Maloney Dolores Massaro McMillan Groat Milton Shoe Store Dr. M. de Lellis Mr. and Mrs. E. 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