University of Pennsylvania Evening School of Accounts and Finance - Closing Entries Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Sllllllllllll When one speaks ol' the future to a graduating class of the Evening School, the same set phrases which are usually addressed to Day School graduates cannot be used. The old standbys, such as, the increased responsibilities which lie before you, and, now that you are beginning the battle of life, do not apply. Now that we have graduated, some of our responsibilities will be lighter, as we will not have our weekly assignments of school to worry aboutg and as most of us have already been in the battle of life for some time, we are under no allusions as to what to expect from this source. At one time the Evening School used an advertisement listing some of the graduates who had made an outstanding name for themselves in the business world. This list was quite impressive. The possibility ol the success of each of us should be as great as any of these. The fact that we are graduating guarantees us nothing. It will be by our own efforts alone that we shall succeed. lfVe have two advantages to our credit. First, the training we have received and the knowl- edge we have acquired will certainly give us a fuller understanding ol business and the world in general. Secondly, any individual who has had the desire and the perseverance to sacrihce his time and money to complete a course of this kind will not be a person who can be easily turned aside from his ideals and ambitions. NVhen one iszlooking toward the future of our country as a whole, there are several points which, in my opinion, should be given consideration. NVQ have all heard rumors of a coming depression. One of the principal causes of any depression is over production. YVe definitely do not have that at this time. In consumers' goods there is still a great shortage of heavy commodities, such as cars, washers, and electrical equipment. Another factor Qand the most importantj is the demand of industry itself. During the war years, it was impossible except under unusual circumstances for the nonessential industries to replace any of its worn out equipment or to make necessary repairs and improvements on its build- ings. That situation has created a backlog of orders which should amount to billions of dollars and which will take years to complete. Unfortunately we have factors on the other side of the ledger. There is a restlessness in a large proportion of the people. The war workers are discontented with the lower wages paid by peace time business and keep moving from job to job. There are also many veterans who are not returning to their former positions and who seem to be undecided as to what plans to make lor their future. This rest- lessness has a tendency to create a very unstable labor situation. It is my earnest desire that we assume our re- sponsibilities in this turbulent world and I am sure we shall all reach the goal to which we have aspired. JOHN F. McKAY 40

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HOWARD JACKSON, JR. 2265 North Bancroft St.-Philadelphia, Pa. Retail Auditor, Sears Roebuck K Co.3 Former School. Germantown High Scltoolg Began Eve- ning School Education, l9t10g Single: Activi- tiesg Lantern Stall, Class Officer, E.S.A.g Hob- biesg Literature and History. Howie wants to retire on an annuity but soon. HARRY M. JONES 5853 Florence Ave.-Philadelphia, Pa. Acocuntant, .Joseph Adam X: Son Co.g Former School, Freeland High Schoolg Began Evening School Education, H3423 Married. EDWIN O. G. JOHNSON 3124 North 25th St.-Philadelphia, Pa. Bookkeeper. Fleming and Bates Cotnpanvg Former School, Northeast High Schoolg Began Evening School Education, ISHS: Girlfriend, Peg Carlson: Veterang Activities: Lantern Stalfg Class Officer, E.S.A., Closing Entries Stall, Night XVatch Honor Society. M. PAUL JONES 702 Highland Ave.-Chester, Pa. Receiver, Scott Paper Co.: Fornier School, Chester High Schoolg Began Evening School Education, 19413 Married. S E N I ll Il S

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S E N I S BENJAMIN J. KATZ 1531 Courtland St.-Philadelphia, Pa. Assistant Manager, Julian G. Pollock Co., Former School, Northeast High Schoolg Began Evening School Education, 19413 Single, Vet- erang Activities: Hillel, Lantern Staff, Clos- ing Entries , Hobbies: Private Flying, Swim- ming, Art. PAUL D. KLINGER 412 Lorraine Ave.-Oreland, Pa., Assistant Treasurer, General Smelting Co.g Former School, Allentown High School, Be- gan Evening School Education, 1940g Wife, Lillian, Hobby, Gardening. Paul plans to continue in Accounting work with executive positions in mind. JOSEPH M. KELLY 212 South 42nd St.-Philadelphia, Pa. Assistant to President, M. Kelly Co., For- mer School, St. John's High School, Began Evening School Education, 19393 Girlfriend, Anne, Veterang Hobbies: Photography and Bowling. JOHN DAVID LEE 922 13th Ave.-Prospect Park, Pa. Stock Analyst, E. I. duPont de Nemours Sc Co.g Former School, Prospect Park High School, Began Evening School Education, 1937, Wife, Nancy, Veteran, Hobbies: Golf, Tennis, Fam- ily, Duck Hunting. Dave hopes to get a posi- tion in Industrial Relations.