The AQUINAS CLUB appears to have been a social club that existed in North Camden prior to World War I. As a guess, it likely consisted mostly or entirely of young Catholic men from the Holy Name parish, although there also were a few older members. The club apparently disbanded around 1915.
In June of 1939 a reunion was organized by Pasquale ‘Pat’ Iarossi, who then was operating a barber shop at North 3rd and Elm Street in North Camden. Of those former members who announced their intentions to attend, there were many who had become prominent in business, politics, or public service in Camden.
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Group Disbanded 25 Years Ago; Old Members to Meet at Dinner
Camden Courier-Post – June 1, 1939 Acquinas Club A reunion-dinner of members of the old Aquinas Club, disbanded nearly 25 years ago, will be held during the latter part of June, Pasquale Iarossi, committee chairman, announced. With Iarossi, widely-known North Camden barber, as the active worker in plans for the reunion, nearly 40 of the…
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