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Page Two SKYSCRAPER Fathers Unite To Promote Work of Catholic Education The Mundelein College Fathers club has become, in just one year, an integral part of Mundelein itself. The existence of the club is a tri bute to the fathers who are fathers not in action only but in their warm and generous spirit. In their eyes, membership in the Fathers club is not merely an hon or it is also a dedication an opportunity for them to enjoy each other's fellowship and to work together for the imperative cause of Catholic education. The club is not merely an association of men whose daughters are students at Mundelein. It is an unspoken testament of faith in the val ue of a special type of education which each man wants for his daughter. And it is expressed in a tangible ideal the welfare of Mundelein. In their first year the Fathers have sponsored lectures by three dis tinguished Chicagoans John Carnvchael, sports editor of the Chicago Daily News; Judge Robert Dunne of the Juvenile court, and James Do herty, reporter and feature writer for the Chicago Tribune. The Fund drive launched by the fathers has already raised more than 15,000. They have set up an office in the loop, supported by their own contributions, where they meet each Tuesday evening to check the progress of their Fund drive, to report on their Student Re cruitment program, and to dream up new ideas. They are promoting the prestige of Mundelein among their friends, and, in their association with each other and in their service to the college, they are finding an immense amount of satisfaction and inspiration. The pioneer group of fathers who are the core of the organization now enjoy these benefits. Every girl at Mundelein will be doing her father a favor by persuading him to join the Fathers Club. You'll Remember Julie In 'Member' Julie Harris, in her mid-twenties, sacri ficed a good head of hair to play the chick en-combed Frankie, 12-year old adoles cent of Carson Meddlers' Member of the Wedding. The movie, now in Chicago, rarely de viates from the successful play, either in stars, settings, action, or successfulness. Frankie is a tomboy desiring glamor. Shy, then an extrovert, she throws tan trums and is docile. She takes out a splin ter with a butcher knife, but underneath her bizarre exterior is a sensitive girl, ar tistically portrayed. She belongs neither to the world of the 8-year-old John Henry, played with na tural charm and hilariousness by husky little Brandon de Wilde who fills her life with mimicry and companionship nor in the world of the teenage club members who voted not to let her join. Humor, and humaness are fused in the character of Bernie, played by Ethel Waters with warm sincerity. She is Frankie's confidant, who coaxes her to be realistic, chides her temperamentalness, and can see her with the proper focus and un derstanding. Although the burdens of adolescence are heavy, so the happinesses are hearty. Boy ish haircuts grow, grubby elbows get scrubbed, and girls acquire new friends over cosmetic counters and first lipsticks. To relive experiences in your own adol escence or to be amused or appalled at Frankie's, be sure to see Member of the Wedding. Jke S gt;k f dcraper Vol. XXIII April 20, 1953 No. 11 Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 30, 1932, at the Post Office of Chicago, Illinois under the Act of March 3, 1879, 1.75 per year. Published semi-monthly from October to May inclusive by the students of Mundelein College, 6363 Sheridan Road, Chicago 40. Co-Editors Arlene Gorgol, Marion Whelan Student View Donna Merwick SAC Speaks Up Catherine Lamb, Patricia O'Brien Divertissements Marjorie Duffy, Sybil Lillie What Goes On Rosemary Burns Student Views: Behind Russia's Aims Lies What? Last night, a pamphlet entitled Stalism Exposed was thrust into our hands by a far-from-radical-looking, well-poised mem ber of the Socialist Labor party of Amer ica. The compact little flyer contained a double-barreled attack on capitalism and strangely enough Russian communism. It prophesied the self-destruction of the Russian dictatorship, and the end of the communist threat. Bishop. Sheen, traveling a different path, has arrived at the same road- sign: In 50 years, Russian commun ism will no longer constitute a threat to world peace. Many who have studied the writings of Marx, Lenin, and Stalin have traced the deterioration of the communist theory, have seen the logic and principles of Marx wa tered down by Lenin and entirely ignored by Stalin. To what can the members ad here when the backbone is broken? Whether the prisoners-of-war exchange is a sign of Russian weakness, genuine de sire for truce, or another trick, ,the ex change is a step toward peace and could be the blessing for which the non-com munist nations have prayed. What is Malenkov's purpose? Why- was this overture of peace made? Maybe a simple nursery rhyme holds the answer: There was a little girl, and she had a little curl right in the middle of her forehead; And when she was good, she was very, very good; but when she was bad, she was horrid. So it is in the world. The good man is now the better man; the bad man is now horrid. Could it be that the better men have won a hope of peace by their prayers? Could it be that we have already won the battle against Russia but the news just hasn't leaked out yet? Sports Mary Alice Winn, Ruth McHugh Skyscrapings Clare Hillyard Jane Roach, Gloria Valentine Assignment Editors Mary Lou Rohlfing, Peggy Winslow Reporters Barbara Brennan, Mary Carey, Dorothy Chiropolos, Rosemary Daly, Jo Anne Hickey, Lois Kolar, Cath erine Lamb, Patricia O'Brien, Grace Per- tell, Jane Purtelle, Dorothy Schneider, Lor etta Casey, Barbara Gaul, Patricia Ander son, Jean Kielty, Agnes McAuliffe, Rosemary V Kelly, Joan Budecin. Lorraine Quinn. Jubilee Day, Today Marks New Publication Watch the news stands today 'for the first issue of Jubilee, national Catholic picture magazine. Printed on coated paper in color and black-and-white, Jubilee will include a special art insert, book and entertainment sections, and a childrens make-and-do de partment. Included in early numbers are stories of the Church in the Cold War, the shrines of Ste. Anne de Beaupre and Auriesville, the Pax Christi movement, the world of Abraham, how to make a first communion dress, a young icon painter, and many others. Week Moments Tuesday, April 21, 2 p.m., Magnificat Med convocation; 3:30 p.m. Receptio and Tea. Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Teachers Meeting. Thursday, April 23, Sophomore Class Da 1 p.m. Freshman Class Meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 27, 29, 7:30 p.m., Water Carnival. Tuesday, April 28, 1 p.m., assembly. Noi inations for 1953-54 SAC officers Thursday, April 30, 1 p.m., Freshm Class meeting. Sunday, May 3, 3:30 p.m., Senior VoB Recital; 7:30 p.m., Horse ShowJ I os D.- Retreat or Recollection Day: Decide What You Like I Who's satisfied with the three days of recollection which hafl taken the place of the three day retreat this year? The Ayes say a recollection day gives them a chance to tak(B good spiritual inlook in fall, winter, and spring, as opposed to the off long look given in retreat. They say that the golden silence of a goodil' treat is impossible in a living room at home with children's voices vy'm with the television screen. A day of recollection ends at three o'cloH A day of recollection is like another class day, say the Nays. Ol ' just gets into the feeling of introspection when the day is over. TheK isn't sufficient time to settle spiritual problems which might be affej ing one. They agree that perfect silence cannot be kept at home believe that the spirit of the retreat can be. The Nays also believe that the few days between semesters w no assignments or book reports were due the next day allowed a be mental attitude toward the spiritual. Also, the freshmen and sophomores face different problems do the juniors and seniors who are more interested in marriage their vocations. The Ayes state that all college women's problems are basi the same. They think that the only good retreat is a closed one at Cenacle which may be substituted for the three days of recollecti Nays counter with the fact that not all students can afford cl retreats because of money or hours demanded by part time jobs. Whatever your answer, give the problem sufficient thought use to the fullest extent whatever small amount of time that is al ted to Cod. One thing the days of recollction have done this year is provi discussion. People who took the regular three-day retreat for gran year after year and gave it little thought have suddenly become arti late on the subject of spiritual motivation. This in itself is a value. The other values we derive from the thff big spiritual days of the year depend upon us. One such day rema It can be for all of us yeas and nays a day of immense grace. Christ, Victim Of The Cross, Is Also Author of Hopes I Lenten fasts and obligations were quickly put aside when first chime struck on Holy Saturday noon. Penance was behind Joy was ahead. Things denied, always objects of desire, were made objects of possession. The first period of unbounded relief after a span of self-restri is now over, however, and we experience a sense of loss. Cone many of us are the extra devotions prompted by the spirit of Cone, also, are realizations of close union with Christ in the m sufferings of humanity. The passing of Lenten mortifications also marks the passin. the joy of Lenten sacrifice. As the more familiar, more tangible, ' sures edge back into our lives, they threaten to crowd Christ backr'11 to the realm of mysterious loftiness. This seems to be true because religion is vigorously stressed ir mi Lenten season and treated, by many of us, more casually the rest ofr cri year. Yet the Passion is not the only bridge that spans the chasmfrec tween Chri.st and man. He is not only the Victim of the Cross, Ht also the Author of Joys, the Painter of Hopes. Ml Somehow we capitalize on the restrictions of Lent, discard tttdi with ease, and then are unable to explain a void that exists. Ch.- Christ, however, was followed not only on the stones to Callj 00 but also along the path to Cana, looked for in the streets of the 4g t sought after in the solitude of the countryside. f th We, too, can keep Christ in our happiness; we can water theWhc we planted in Lent and watch it grow in the spring of hope, in the iarje mer of fulfillment, in the winter of contentment, resignation. iioc, isko I I ( lt; t 11 ii c n o n cl F ui on F: e csd
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1953-04-20 (2)
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