Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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'...THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL FATHER LUDWIG leaves the classroom building after a full day's work only to return at a later hour to prepare laboratory material to augment his loctures. Whether it was the stillness of an empty laboratory during student holidays or the serenity of a nearby brook, Father was always at work in his chosen field, to instruct, aid the student, and, above all, serve God. A profound loss to both the Augustinian Community and the students at Villanova College was the death of Father Francis J. Ludwig, O.S.A., noted scientist and professor of Biology. Father Ludwig was a native of Philadelphia and entered the Villanova Preparatory School in 1920. Four years later he became a novice in the Augustinian Order, gradu- ating from the College with the Class of 1928. In June, 1931, he was ordained a priest and one year later assigned to the faculty at Villanova. His post-graduate work started at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Subsequently he received his Master of Science Oegree and Doctorate Degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Father Ludwig achieved an outstanding reputation for his work in micro- scopic organisms, and received wide recognition for his ability to draw and observe microscopic life. Death took Father Ludwig from us fol- lowing a short illness. People from all walks in life who had the opportunity of studying under Father Ludwig or knowing him, shall long remember his modest attitude and most valuable contributions to the field of Science.

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ADROIT COUNSEL REV. GEORGE J. McLaughlin, o.s.a. Dean of Student Activities GEORGE A. HARRIS Placement Director REV. ROBERT M. SULLIVAN, O.S.A. Dean of Arts and Sciences . iff WILLIAM F. FRIEL, III Alumni Officer Borrowing a book from the library was a simple procedure for you as a student. But it was so only because of the efficient job done by Father Falvey and his staff of librarians. If you were an engineer, your studies fell into tightly planned and organized curricula. Dean Morehouse has done well his job of keeping Villanova among the top engineering schools. Appointed this year as new Dean of the Summer and Extension Schools, Father McCarthy has brought with him to his new office the efficiency and organiza- tion that characterized the Arts School when he was its Dean. As an arts student you would have deal- ings with your new Dean just appointed this year. Father Sullivan replaced Father McCarthy, and re- mains as the English department head. From the day when you get your blue dink to the time you gain Sophomore status, Father Tuohy, as your Dean of Freshmen, keeps you in line during the introduction to college life. Your student or- ganizations were not just haphazard and your stu- dent government unorganized with Father McLaugh- lin as the Dean of Student Activities. After you grad- uate Mr. Harris of the Placement Bureau will help to place you in a job suited to your college training. Mr. Fricl will enroll you then as a member of the Alumni Association so that you can keep in touch and recall your days under these administrative officers. HALL PROCTORS: Row 1, Fathers Burke, Dunne, Mc- Kee, O'Donnell. Row 2, Fathers Rongione, Kemme. Row 3, Fathers Regan, Girolami, Eagan, Berry, Mc- Laughlin, Klekotka, Blethen.

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SERVANT In early Fall of 1950 death took from our midst one of the oldest graduates of Villanova and a member of the Board of Trustees. J. Stanley Smith was a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and settled in Philadelphia following his matriculation at Villanova. His graduate work took him to the University of Pennsylvania where he received his M.A., Ph.D. and LL.D. degrees. Mr. Smith had for many years been a trustee of the college and a past President of the National Alumni Association. He was a member of the Philadelphia Bar for more than fifty years. A past President of the Villanova Club of Philadelphia, ne was honored in 1933 as the second recipient of the coveted Loyalty Award presented to an outstanding alumnus each year. Among his other achieve- ments, Mr. Smith was a life member of the Philadelphia Country Club, a member of the Seaview Golf Club, and the Pennsylvania Athletic Association. He was a board member of the Overbrook Farms Club and, at the time of his death, he was President of the Kingsley Club. In his later years Mr. Smith took an interest in the correction of speech defects and formed chapters of the Kingsley Club in various cities. He also lectured extensively on speech correction in the United States and abroad. No longer will we have the honor of seeing his familiar person at events of a Villanova nature, however, his illustrious career will always remain an inspiration to all undergraduates. FATHER O'MAHONEY was the oldest Augustinian priest and Villanova alumnus up to the time of his death, almost two months prior to his ninoty-fifth birthday. He is shown at his favorite pastime, checkers, in the Monastery Community Room. Father's skilled playing gave him an undefeated record during his four years of retirement at Villanova. J. STANLEY SMITH was the second oldest alumnus of Villanova College. Throughout his life, Mr. Smith was extremely devoted to Alma Mater, for which he served several years as a member of the Board of Trustees. A prominent man in his profession and a familiar face about the campus, Mr. Smith was often seen at important college functions. He is shown above ringing the college bell at a ceremony marking a post-war phase of Vil- lanova expansion. “He was an inspiring speaker, whose strong, clear voice was enriched by the resonant qualities characteristic of Celtic influence. Nimble of brain and sharp of wit, he was happiest when engaged in conversation with his friends. Thus was part of the description of our revered and departed Father Daniel O'Mahoney, O.S.A., who at the time of his death, was the oldest alumnus of Villanova College and priest in the Order of Saint Augustine. Born in Islip, Long Island, New York, and early in his priesthood days assigned to Lawrence, Massachusetts, Father O’Mahoney became a prominent figure in the religious life. His affable manner afforded all who knew him a pleasure not easily for- gotten. Father O’Mahoney served many years as a parish priest, then as pastor of Saint Augustine’s Church in Andover, Massachusetts, also pastor of Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia, and earned an enviable record as a member of the Augustinian Mission Band and Retreat Master at Villanova College. Father O'Mahoney returned to Villanova where, at the age of ninety, he became an inspiration to the young priests of his order. His daily walks along the campus pathways were occasions for him to talk to students and faculty, who enjoyed his congenial manner and interesting stories of the past. Father O'Mahoney’s life was enriched with the blessings of his Creator which mani- fested themselves in the conduct of his priestly duties. His attainments in the religious life will endure as the epitome of objectives for those who follow in his footsteps.