John E. Fuster
Brother JOHN E. FUSTER, 82, one of the Cal and Post's founding writers editors died Sunday, September 11, at the home of his nephew Leon Simmons, of cancer. Fuster devoted nearly half of his life informing the public of community affairs through his career as journalist. Fuster p u b l i s h e d a n d edited the weekly newspaper, the Cleveland Broadcaster in the 1930's before enlisting in the Army to serve in World War II. After the war, he worked at the Cleveland Call and Post until retiring in 1980. He served as sports feature writer, entertainment writer and advertising sales person. During his time as sports writer for the Call and Post, he had a hand in persuading the Cleveland Indians to sign Larry Doby as the first Black player in the American League. Fuster was born in Calhoun, South Carolina, in 1906. He moved to Cleveland with his family in 1910. The move to Cleveland was requested by his grandparents, Edward and Tillie Jane Manager, co-founders of East Mount Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Avenue. He graduated from Central High School and studied journalism at Ohio State University. He was a lifetime member of the NAACP as well as the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In 1982, he received an award from the NAACP for outstanding support. He is survived by his sisters, Edna Chapmon and Jane Logan; and a brother, William of Binghamton, NY.,, and nephew Leon Simmons of Cleveland. Gregory A l e x a n d e r Golvin, M . D .
This tribute by the members of Alpha Chapter spoke of their loveThe life of Brother GREGORY ALEXANDER GALVIN stands as a fine example of an Alpha man committed to the high ideals of the Fraternity: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love For All Mankind. Dr. Galvin is a graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, and fulfilled his residency requirement at Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D.C. Upon completition of his residency, Dr. Galvin came to Ithaca, where he has practiced medicine for 45 years, before retiring on January 1, 1984. As the only black physician in Ithaca for many years, he led the fight to desegregate Tompkins County Hospital. Dr. Galvin has been involved in every facet of community affairs. He is a past president of Tompkins County Hospital Medical Staff, past chairman of the Medical Board of Tompkins County, a member of the Tompkins County Board of Health, former supervisor of Medical Services of Tompkins County Welfare Department, and a former staff member of Cornell University Infirmary and Clinic. Dr. Galvin has been involved in medicine and the politics of the field on a level that transcends localities. The Doctor is a past presi-
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dent of the New York State Academy of General Practice, Speaker of the Congress of Delegates of New York Academy for 5 years, delegate to the National Academy for 6 years and a member of the Governor's Commission of Health and Resources of the State of New York. Dr. Galvin has membership in various professional medical societies, such as Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Kappa Pi Medical Honor Society. Dr. Galvin, besides being a man of medicine is a man of the community. He is the first Black member of Kiwanis International. The Doctor was honored by the Fraternity on its Diamond Jubilee for his many years of untiring service. Dr. Galvin is past president and member of the Ithaca Torch club, and a member of the NAACP. Dr. Galvin occupies a special place in the hearts of Alpha Chapter brothers. His service to the chapter has spanned many years. He sustained the Chapter from 1969-1974 when the chapter went inactive for lack of membership. Dr. Galvin preserved our charter so the light of Alpha Chapter would not die. When the chapter was reactivated in the summer of 1974, Dr. Galvin crossed our rejuvenating line. These and other services rendered by Dr. Galvin represent a debt that can never be repaid. The Brothers of Alpha Chapter salute Dr. G. Alx. Galvin, a true personification of the lofty ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha.
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Brother SAMUEL LUCIUS GANDY, was born in Greenville, South Carolina, graduated from South Carolina State College, the Howard University School of Religion, and recipient of the Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago in 1952. He was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Ursinus College in 1973. During his distinguished career, Brother Gandy served as Assistant Dean of Men and Assistant to the Dean of the Chapel at Fisk University; Director of Religious Activities and Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Virginia State College; and Dean of Lawless Memorial Chapel and Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Dillard University. He also served as pastor of Kenwood Community in Chicago. In 1964, Brother Gandy came to Washington, DC as a professor of Religion and Personality at the Howard University School of Religion. He later became Dean of the School of Religion (now known as the School of Divinity), a position he held until 1974, at which time he returned to full time teaching. Brother Gandy was not only active in his vocation, but he was also active in the community. He served on the boards of directors of the following organizations: WETA/Channel 26 Public Television, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Educational Communications Association, the Society for Religious Organization Management, and as a member of the Advisory Board of the District of Columbia Mental Health Association. Brother Gandy edited two books dealing with the lives and writings of Howard Thurman and Vernon Johns and authored many articles on the problems of youth and urban ministry. He was a founder and past-president of the National Association of College and Unviersity Chaplains. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Urban Institute for Religious Studies, an adultcontinuing education program for the local religious community. Brother Gandy was an educator, pastor and teacher. His retirement from Howard University in June, 1986, culminated 22 years of dedicated service at Howard University. He was eulogized on June 29, 1988. Brother Gandy's survivors include his wife, Frances Williams Gandy; four sisters; two brothers; a stepmother; one sister and a host of other relatives and friends.
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