Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In Memoriam Thomas B. Wade, Emilio H. Vclutini, Joseph McFarland, D.D.S. D.D.S. M.D. Instructor in Instructor in Professor of Radiodontia Orthodontia General Pathology George K. Schacterle, B.S., Phar.D. Professor of Chemistry During the four years spent in the pursuit of dentistry here at Temple we have made many worthy friendships. It is with severe regret that during our dental apprenticeship our hearts were saddened by the passing away of four of our most beloved teachers. Because of their loyalty to Temple University, we of the student body feel a personal bereavement. Shortly following his election as Class Advisor during our Freshman year in the Fall of 1944, Dr George K. Schacterle passed away. Dr. Schacterle was Professor of Biological Chemistry and Dental Materials. He received his Ph.G. and Phar.D. degrees from Temple University and his B.S. degree from La Salle College. He held membership in The American Chemical Society, The American Pharmaceutical Association, and The American Association of University Professors. Stricken by a heart attack while attending a lecture, Dr. Joseph McFarland passed away on September 22, 1945 as he had lived it—in quest of knowledge. Dr. McFarland was Professor of General Pathology and studied at the Universities of Pennsylvania, Heidelberg, Vienna, Berlin and H.dle. He subsequently taught at the Philadelphia Polyclinic Hospital, Medico-Chirurgical College, Woman's Hospital. University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University School of Dentistry. Respect and admiration were intermingled with the genuine sorrow which betook so many through the passing of Dr. E. H. Vclutini. To the last, which came on February 2, 1946, Dr. Vclutini had never faltered to instill in others his guiding principles of consideration and kindness which he so gently and humbly practiced. Dr. Vclutini served on the Faculty as Associate Professor of Orthodontia. As he would have wished. Dr. Thomas Wade spent his last minutes on this earth by performing a function which he preferred more than anything else—helping and teaching students. For it was directly following one such lecture session on December 18, 1946, that he suffered a coronal attack from which he was never revived. Here was a man not only having extensive knowledge in his specialized field of dental radiography but further gifted with a rare quality of knowing how to get along with the next fellow. Dr. Wade made sure that his X-ray domain always was profuse with rays of sunshine. Their records were envious, and the heritage lost in their passing stands out as a symbol and goal of worthy professional achievement. We shall always honor their loving memories. 26

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WILLARD D. ADAMS Star Route, Mt. Pleasant, Penna. St. Vincent's College Villanova College Xi Psi Phi Fraternity Past President, Xi Psi Phi Past Corresponding Secretary, Xi Psi Phi Secretary, Sophomore Class Junior American Dental Association, Past Vice President James R. Cameron Society of Oral Surgery, Vice President Frederick James Society of Clinical Pathology John A. Kolrner Honorary Medical Society Business Manager, Temple Dental Review Past Assistant Business Manager, Temple Dental Review TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY 28