Church of the Holy Name
Church of the Holy Name — North 5th Street and Vine Street, Camden, New Jersey.
The Church of the Holy Name was organized on July 13, 1913 to serve the Catholic population of North Camden. Rev. Thomas J. Whelan was its first pastor. The new parish celebrated its first mass in a box factory on the north side of State Street, between North 7th and North 8th Streets. The parish dedicated the handsome new church at North 5th Street and Vine Street on December 18, 1927. This church cost more than $250,000.
Holy Name continued to serve North Camden until 2008. On April 4, 2008 Bishop Galante announced the following changes which affected churches in Camden and Pennsauken:
* Merge the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Camden), Holy Name (Camden) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Fatima (Camden), with the primary worship site at the Cathedral and a secondary worship site at Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Fatima.
* Merge St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral (Camden), St. Cecilia (Pennsauken) and St. Veronica (Delair), with the worship site at St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral.
* Merge St. Joan of Arc (Camden) and St. Bartholomew (Camden) with the worship site at St. Joan of Arc.
* Cluster the new parish at St. Joan of Arc (Camden) with Sacred Heart (Camden).
* St. Anthony of Padua (Camden) and St. Joseph Polish (Camden) will remain as stand-alone parishes.
Holy Name Roman Catholic Church at the Box Factory
The first home of the Church of the Holy Name — a box factory on the north side of State Street between North 7th and North 8th Streets, where the first mass was celebrated July 13, 1913.
Camden at a Glance
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Circuit Court Judge Lloyd and a jury yesterday heard testimony in the damage suit of Anna May Velie, by her next friend, Walter Velie, against Theodore Schleinkoper, who is alleged to have run down the little girl in his auto. The accident occurred September 22, when the machine went on the sidewalk and knocked Anna down, inflicting severe injuries. The jury gave $100 to the girl and $35 to the father.
Characterized as one of the most successful Catholic missions ever held in Camden, that conducted by Jesuit Fathers Corle and McIntyre at the Church of the Holy Name has come to a close.
There was a mad dog scare at Broadway and Mt. Vernon street yesterday when a stray canine chased pedestrians in every direction. It was dispatched by Policeman Guthridge.
Members of the Citizens’ Relief Association which has done such excellent work the past winter will meet at the Y. M. C. A. tonight to wind up its affairs.
Circuit Court Judge Frank T. Lloyd Accepts Chairmanship of Unemployment Committee
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Circuit Court Judge Frank T. Lloyd yesterday accepted chairmanship of the Camden Chamber of Commerce Committee which is to study the unemployment question and make suggestions for remedial measures. With Judge Lloyd on the committee are: Alban Eavenson, of Eavenson & Levering; Belford G. Royal, of the Victor Talking Machine Company; Congressman Francis F. Patterson; Mayor Charles H. Ellis; former United States Senator David Baird; L. A. Hawkes, of the Hunt Pen Company; Frank Vanhart, president of City Council, and an official of the Esterbrook Pen Company; John Prentice, director of the Board of Freeholders; Burleigh B. Draper, of the Broadway Trust Company; A. C. Dorrance, of the Campbell Soup Company; Lawyer William S. Darnell; C. W. Tomlinson, of the R. M. Hollinshed Company; James V. Moran, of the Hurley Company; Rev. Thomas J. Whelen, pastor of the Church of the Holy Name; L. D. Johnson, of the State Employment Bureau; Rev. Charles B. Dubell, rector of St. John’s P. E. Church; Elmer E. Long, of Munger & Long; Mrs. Dr. A. H. Lippincott; Mrs. W. Penn Carson and Mrs. Harry Pelouze.
The committee was named by William E. Bennett, president of the Chamber of Commerce, whose aims are to have an immediate inquiry with the idea of a report being made by the end of the month.
‘Peppery Pot Mack’ Laid to Rest Today
Camden Courier-Post —
Charles Leo McKeone, the Courier’s widely read “Peppery Pot Mack,” was buried this morning, with Requiem Mass in the new Church of the Holy Name. Old friends, those who enjoyed his reminiscences, those who had known “Mack” in the long ago were at the church. Last night many viewed the body in the funeral parlor of B. F. Schroeder & Sons, Broadway and Royden streets.
At the church this morning mass was sung by Rev. Thomas Whelan. Incidentally “Mack’s” funeral was the first in the new $250,000 church, which was dedicated yesterday. There was evidence of the Christmas season about which Mack was wont to write in other days. That was by way of yuletide greens at the side of the altar, of sprigs of holly here and there.
Interment was at Calvary cemetery, the pall bearers being members of the Courier-Post editorial staff. Edward N. Teal, William J. Paul, Frank Sheridan, Stephen O’Keefe, Benjamin Zorck, Ben Courter. The funeral also was attended by the Courier-Post management.
Church of Holy Name Publishes Its Story
Camden Courier-Post —
A description of the cornerstone laying and dedication of the $250,000 church and school of the Church of the Holy Name, Fifth and Vine streets, and a history of the parish during the last 15 years contained in a souvenir of the dedication being distributed today to parishioners and friends of the church.
Pictures in the booklet include Bishop Rev. Bishop Thomas J. Walsh, Trenton; the new parish building, interior of the box factory on the north side of State Street, between Seventh and Eighth streets, where first mass was celebrated July 13, 1913. A facsimile of the letter from Rt. Rev. James A. McFaul, bishop of Trenton, dated June 3, 1923, appointing Rev. Thomas J. Whelan pastor “of the new parish about to be established in Camden”; Father Whelan, the first and only rector of the parish; the exterior of the former church; Rev. Thomas M. Healy, Father Whelan’s first assistant; Rev. Leo F. Cogan, his second assistant; Rev. Edward A. Corrigan, present assistant, and a view of the interior of the former church building.
One of the articles in the book is by Jack Reiners, Jr., and is headlined “Rev. Thomas J. Whelan, a true friend and an assiduous pastor.” The new church building was dedicated December 18.
P.T.A. of Diocese Will Meet Today
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Kobus Will Preside at Sessions in Holy Name School Hall
Representatives from the six lower South Jersey counties will attend the regional conference of the Diocesan Council Parent-Teacher Association in Holy Name School hall here today at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.
Mrs. Mary W. Kobus, regent of the South Jersey district, who is one of the most active regents in the state and is much sought after as a speaker at parent-teacher events, will preside over the meeting, at which all secretaries of the associations will render reports.
Rev. Thomas J. Whelan, rector of Holy Name Church, will deliver the address of welcome at the morning session; addresses will be given by Right Rev. Monsignor William J. FitzGerald, rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and dean of the province, and Dr. Martin H. Collier, of Lakeland.
At the afternoon session Right Rev. Monsignor John J. Bonner, superintendent of parochial schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, one of the most prominent school authorities in this section, will deliver the address. Papers will be read by Mrs. B. McNally, of Trenton; Mrs. R. Dennett, of Princeton; Mrs. Shidell, of Atlantic City; and Mrs. C. Sullivan, of Perth Amboy. The children of the Holy Name School will give a short entertainment.
Invitations to hold the next meeting in September have been received from Vineland, Gloucester, Millville and the Sacred Heart and Ss. Peter and Paul's Churches in Camden, which probably will ensue a spifited [sic] friendly contest tomorrow in deciding on the next meeting place. The last meeting was held at Moorestown with a record attendance of nearly 500.
Holy Name School Holds Graduation
Camden Courier-Post —
Diplomas and Gold Medals Awarded; Special Mass for Class
Forty-five graduates received diplomas last night at the commencement exercises of Holy Name School, Fifth and Vine streets.
Rev. Thomas J. Whelan, rector of Holy Name Church, celebrated mass for the graduates yesterday morning. He also exhorted the graduates to be loyal to the ideals and principals of their faith and to be loyal to their Country and America.
The graduation exercises at night were addressed by Rev. James McCracken, rector of the Church of the Assumption, Philadelphia. Among the visitors was his Grace, Monsignor William J. FitzGerald.
Graduates were: Anna Costigan, Marguerite De Palma, Clara Gelsomini, Sara Haggerty, Margaret Hughes, Alice Haley, Florence Kelly, Matilda Mayer, Margaret McNamara, Frances McCann, Katherine Mohollen, Agnes Morgan, Mary Meyers, Jeanette Osborne, Catherine Ostertag, Adele Shinkunas, Genevieve Spiller, Margaret Werner.
John Arsenault, Theodore Bauer, Fiore de Leonardis, Robert Dickinson, John Flanigan, Thomas Flanigan, John Goff, Joseph Goff, Joseph Galbraith, Charles Henle, Howard Hughes, John Kelly, Maurice Litle, Timothy McCarthy, Francis McCloskey, Howard Murphy, Leo Kelly, Francis Litle, James McCall, James Ripple, Joseph Maturo, Joseph Schrock, Francis Swietanski, Thomas Welsh, William Casey and Paul Labenz.
Gold medals were presented as follows: Father Whelan gold medal for general proficiency was awarded to Paul Labenz; Miss Jessie Gifford gold medal for history, James Ripple; Miss Anne Wasleski gold medal for Christian doctrine, Matilda Mayer; $5 gold piece, presented by the Parent-Teacher Association of the parish, Frank Swietanski, for mathematics.
Dance at Holy Name
Camden Courier-Post —
The United Societies of Holy Name Parish will conduct a card party tomorrow night in Holy Name Auditorium, Fifth and Vine streets. Playing will begin 8.30 o’clock. An entertainment and dancing will follow.
Delta Kappa Sport Hop
The Delta Kappa Fraternity will hold a sport dance at the Birdwood Country Club tomorrow evening. Ray Duffy and his Golden Galleon Orchestra will furnish the music from 9 until 1 o’clock. The committee on arrangements include [sic] William O’Brien, chairman; John Lanning, John Morrisey, Robert Bealer and Herschel Blumenthal.
Holy Name Card Party Arranged for Friday
Camden Courier-Post —
A card party and social will be held at the Holy Name auditorium, Fifth and Vine Streets, Friday night by the parish amusement committee. Tables will be arranged for the various card games, which will start at 8:30 PM, and attractive prizes will be awarded high scorers. The committee comprises Mrs. Anna Higgins, Mrs. Miriam Wilkins, Mrs. Agnes McCracken, Mrs. Edward Moran, Mrs. Charles Henle, Jr., Mrs. Catherine Hambach, Miss Marie McDonough and Mrs. Teresa Hale.
Holy Name Plans to Hold Card Party
Camden Courier-Post —
Friday Affair to Provide Funds for 1200 Children’s Excursion
The Holy Name Parent-Teacher Association will conduct a card and radio party on Friday evening in the auditorium at Fifth and Vine streets.
The party is to provide a fund for the excursion for the 1200 school children to Riverview Beach on June 13. Tables will be arranged for bridge, pinochle and radio.
The committee in charge is as follows:
Mrs. Mary Alcorn, Mrs. A. Barbarito, Mrs. Martha Black, Mrs. Mildred Brandt, Mrs. Nellie Chomeill, Mrs. Rose De Grasse, Mrs. Elizabeth Dickinson, Mrs. Mary Dickinson, Mrs. Winifred Dildine, Mrs. Samuel Edwards, Mrs. Marion Feasler, Mrs. Thomas J. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Mary Flanagan, Mrs. Margaret Foster, Mrs. Maud Gale, Mrs. Joseph Goff, Mrs. Teresa Hale, Mrs. Margaret Hallahan, Mrs. John Hanson, Mrs. Catherine Hazlwanter, Mrs. Elizabeth Henle, Mrs. Anna Higgins, Mrs. Mary Howell, Mrs. Catherine Kelley, Mrs. Victor Klock, Jr., Mrs. Isabel Ladner, Mrs. Elsie McHugh, Mrs. Frank McMaster, Mrs. Frank Mall, Mrs. Edward Moran, Mrs. Helen Morten, Mrs. Helen Mulligan, Mrs. Marie Neeld, Miss Christine Nugent, Mrs. Helen Olesiewicz, Mrs. Isabel Peterson, Mrs. Robert Reardon, Mrs. Annie Rilatt, Mrs. Charles Shaw, Mrs. George I. Shaw, Mrs. Mary Spear, Mrs. St. John, Mrs. Mahlon Stokes, Mrs. Ellen Van Hart, Mrs. Millie Villano, Miss Anna S. Wasleski, Mrs. Mary O. White, Mrs. Miriam Wilkins, Mrs. Eleanor Young, Mrs. Delzeit.
Holy Name School 2nd Grade Class — 1948
Photo courtesy of Ronald Rowan, who is in the second row from bottom, sixth from the left. Identifications provided by Teresa Stuebing Long, second row from top, fourth from the left.
FIRST (TOP) Row: Anne Longstreet – Donna Burkhardt – Carol Holt – Mary Ann Ryan – Mary Fabian – ________ – Mary Wunsch – Grace Stagliano
SECOND Row: Eleanor Delicato – ________ – Nancy Crean – Teresa Stuebing – ______ Florice Patrick – ______ – ______ – Barbara Vain
THIRD Row: ______ – ______ – ______ – ______ – Nancy Kershaw – Kathleen Elder – Patricia Kraus – Rita Ackley
FOURTH Row: ______ – Anna Tucci – _____ – Catherine Wentz – Maryann Catanzaro – Marie Thompson
FIFTH Row: _______ – William(?) Fallon – Joseph Flanagan – Billy(?) Meyer – ______ – _____ – ______ – ______
SIXTH Row: Larry Weaver – Carmen Zarelli – Leonard _____ – ______ – Robert Rowan – ______ – ______
SEVENTH Row: ______ – Thomas Hilferty – John Tusi(?) – Larry Costigan – Edward Shoemaker – Ronald Tompkins – James Anderson – William Loges – Paul Rilatt
10 Schools Represented
Philadelphia Inquirer — 1951
Marble Tournament — Holy Name School Champion
The schools represent eight public and one parochial school in Camden and the Pennsauken Township Junior High School. The Camden county competition is part of the annual marbles tournament sponsored by The Inquirer.
Champions were developed yesterday at the Pennsauken School, which registered a total of 41 boys and eight girls in its first years competition. Robert Barroway, 11, of 5303 Sherwood Terrace, and Vera Polk, 12, of 3466 Gladwyn Avenue, both seventh-grade Pennsauken students, captured the titles.
Camden school champions are Albert Colsey, 12, of 2807 Cleveland Avenue; and Iola Brooks, 13, of 2728 Garfield Avenue, of the Harry C. Sharp School, 32nd Street and Hayes Avenue; James Twyman, 13, of 807 Chestnut Street, winner at Whittier School, 8th and Chestnut streets; Michael Marto, 14, of 215 Sewell Street, of the Cramer Junior High School, 29th and Mickle streets; Alfred Medley, 13, of 1177 Lawrence Street, of the Powell School, 10th and Linden streets.
Champ’s Brother Wins
Also, Nicholas Martell, 13, of 1041 North 31st Street, brother of last year’s Camden champion, and Arlene Fallon, 13, of 811 North 28th Street, both of Veterans’ Memorial Junior High School, 26th Street and Hayes Avenue; Ronald Rowan, 51 North Street, champion of the Holy Name Parochial School, 5th and Vine streets, competing for the first time this year; Ann Coles, 13, of 697 Van Hook Street, girl winner at the Mickle School, 6th and Van Hook streets, and Stephen Trout, 14, of 305 Beideman Avenue, representing the Davis School, 34th and Cramer streets.
Other Camden school winners announced earlier included Paul Palla, 11, of 1087 North Merrimac Road, of the Yorkship School, and Robert Hudson, 11, of 2123 Van Buren Street, boy winner at the Mickle School. Runners-up who will be alternates at the district playoffs include Yorkship School, Jerry Hunt, 13, of 3150 Colorado Road; Mickle School, John Jones, 14, of 673 Central Avenue and Brenda Bates, 10, of 569 Ferry Avenue; Sharp School, William Wagner, 12, of 1107 Lois Avenue and Jean Martell, 12, of 1041 North 31st Street; Pennsauken, Adrian Mencer, 14, of 4311 Union Avenue, Delair, and Lorraine Brucks, 13, of 2228 Sherman Avenue, Pennsauken.
Also Whittier School, Edward DeGrilla, 14, of 732 Chestnut Street; Davis School, Robert Kerby, 13; Holy Name School, Samuel Montanez, 13, of 621 Cedar Street; Powell School, Sterling Davis, 13, of 323 North 11th Street, and Veterans School, Herbert Betts, 14, of 1155 Bergen Street and Judith Arensberg, 13, of 2730 Garfield Avenue.
Ronald Rowan — Holy Name School Marble Champion
Ronald Rowan, marble champion of Holy Name Parochial School — 1951 and 1952.
Holy Name School Class of 1954
Holy Name School Class of 1954 — same students as pictured in the 2nd Grade Class photo, 1948. Photo courtesy of Teresa Stuebing Long.
Holy Name School Class of 1961
Photo courtesy of Raymond Becoskie, who is in picture at Upper Center (Left of the principal).
TOP Row — Harry Jackson, Don Tomasyk, ?, Denny Taggart, Mother St. Andrew (principal), Ray Becoskie, Eileen Pine, Mike Hallahan, Ray Majewski.
5TH Row — Donny Reese (deceased), Carman Sampona (deceased), Alice Huber, Lou Anselmi, Mary Tighe, Patty Keyak, Tim Payton, Ethel Foltz, Bob Flamini, Mike McCarthy.
4TH Row — Mickey Brasberger, Lois Horn (deceased), Maureen Shea, George Hicks, Eileen McGettigan, Henry Hernandez, Cynthia Donahue, Elwood Anderson (deceased), Cathy Curran (deceased), Carol Hopkins, Rod Rodriquez.
3RD Row — Sister Koska, Ginny Castro, Freddy Laxton, Nancy Kuntz, Charles Leusner, Charlene Hesbecker, Joan Armstrong, John Sampona, ?, Richard Mori, Gloria Fabrizio, Sister Tarcissius.
2ND Row — Joey Hale, Rosemarie Patricia LaFrenz, Chris Serici, Linda Janney, Bobby Foster, Kate Cunningham, Bruce Hudson, Sandy Carlton, Tommy Brutschea, Eileen St. John, Tommy Burke, Eileen Brown, John Brady.
1ST Row — Johnny Costello, Barb Passarella, Michelle Manarca (deceased), Eileen Kelly, Phyllis Barrett, Barb Holmes, Helen Sclafari, Joan Bauer, Mary Bartello, Linda Lorusso (deceased), Walter Rein.
Holy Name School 3rd Grade — 1962–1963
Row 4: _________, Pat McClellan, _______, Michael Larson, ______, George Arroyo, ______
Row 3: Mike Sviben, Mathew Hale, Joe Sheridan, John Maldanado, ______, ______, ______, Wayne Slaughter
Row 2: ______, Lillian Precca, ______, ______, Rita O’Toole
Row 1: Nancy Terilla, ______, Janice Larwa, ______, Pamela Murray, Mary Decker, Margaret McCartney