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/ . the A uburn Plainsman TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOL. LXXII ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1947 Number 28 Death Of President Brings Expressions Of Grief and Sorrow From Entire South Audurn's Growth Remains As a Living Monument The death of President Luther Noble Duncan last Saturday morning came as a shock to students, faculty, alumni, and friends throughout the South. Many of Auburn's 4500 summer students were away for the weekend. It was not until Saturday evening that most of them learned of Dr. Duncan's death. By Saturday noon an 'extra edition of the Lee County Bulletin was being distributed in Auburn. State papers and the radio gave complete coverage of the president's death. The Crimson- White, official paper of the University of Alabama, requested editorial information from the Plainsman for their August 5 issue. Excerpts from state pap'ers: • Montgomery Advertiser Dr.' Luther Noble Duncan . . . was the educator who largely built the temple to house Auburn's soul . . . Dr. Duncan's premier status as an Alabama educator did not derive primarily from attainments of scholarship. It was his to be a breadwinner, to prop Auburn up Ao survive the depression, to hold the faculty together, provide buildings and thus make possible at some time —still in the future—the fulfillment of Auburn's academic des-. tiny as an institution second to none in the U. S. . . . When. Dr. Duncan took over (at Auburn), there were 1721 students, and today there is room for 6340—many of them war veterans for whom the present is the last chance . . . Through all of his career, Dr. Duncan was a fighter who rarely permitted his urge to victory to interfere with his smile. He was tenacious, but it was softhearted tenacity — an Auburn Tiger without snarls. He preferred to wear down an adversary, or kill him with kindness, rather than to bloody him. Dr. Duncan iwas gentle and spruce. At 71 he somehow had the fresh-washed aspect of a'boy. He was pawky, he loved banter, and his chuckle came from deep down when the joke was on him. Possibly Dr. Duncan never allowed himself to fall out with an enemy because he believed there was a good chance his own kindliness and good humor would, win the enemy over in the end. It was an excellent bet. The Advertiser feels certain that Auburn will remember Dr. Duncan as he would wish—as a president who adored the institution, who gave everything he had to advancing its interests arid expanding its greatness, as he saw it—and, not least, generating that share of the famous "Auburn Spirit" that makes people consider themselves Auburn alumni whether they ever went to school at Auburn or not. * * * Birmingham Post Early in Dr: Duncan's career he came upon a bit of philosophy in a magazine. He liked it, clipped it out of the periodical and made it his theme of life. Whenever he was. asked what he thought was the "secret of leadership," Dr. Duncan would produce a little card that bore that age-old comparison between "a boss" and "a leader." It compared the two in 10 points as follows: 1. The boss drives his men, the leader coaches them. 2. The boss inspires fear, the leader inspires enthusiasm. 3. The boss says "I", the leader says "We." , 4. The boss says "get there on time," the leaders gets, there ahead of time. , 5. The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown, the leader fixes the breakdown. 6. The boss knows how jt is done, the leader shows how it is done. ' » \ 7. The boss makes work a drudgery, the leader makes it a game. 8.' The boss says, "go" leaders says "let's go." the 9. TRe boss assigns, the task, the leaders sets the pace. 10. The boss depends on authority, the leader, depends on good will. * * * * Opelika Daily News Auburn, the state of Alabama and the nation have lost the services of a most efficient college head, also the counsel and the assistance of an able leader, Auburn particularly can ill afford the loss at this time. • . . . Dr. Duncan brought order out of confusion, knitted together a united alumni and college organization and set out to build one of the greatest educational institutions of the entire South. Under his leadership Auburn made more progress than it ever made before' evefi in:'twice the length of time. The enrollment grew from 1700 to 6300 under D u n c a n ' s administration. It would be idle to say this was just a natural growth. With the » exception of five years he spent teaching in district agricultural schools, he spent his entire life, you might say, on the Auburn campus, from student to president of the institution. Dr. Duncan was founder of the Auburn Extension Service and served as its head for a number of years. Here he pioneered advanced farming methods in Alabama thereby rendering a service that shall long be pointed to as a tribute to his memory. i Dr. Duncan had from time to time been referred to as a politician . . . Well, Dr. Duncan required political astuteness, if he was to hold his own with the late Dr. Denny and other University of Alabama lobbyists. The fact that he did hold his own on all occasions is easily proved by the record of Auburn's progress during his lead- The Late President Luther Noble Duncan ership. Better had some of his predecessors been more adept at politics. . . . We can imagine that the record he leaves behind vshall ever serve' as an incentive for those who follow in his steps. Auburn n e e d e d Dr. Duncan when he took the wheel; Auburn now mourns - t he passing of its great, leader. Annision Star / He was1 not as great an educator, broadly speaking, as some others who have been produced in this state, but few men have lived in Alabama who have exercised a greater influence on the life of the people as a whole than he did during the many years he was concerned with Auburn. Dr. Duncan was one of a galaxy of noble teachers that came to API around the turn of the century and built there a school whose graduates have found places of power and influence Ralph B. Draughon, director of instruction, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as executive officer pending selection of an acting president of the college. Mr. Draughon has been on Auburn's faculty since 1931. for good throughout the country . . . Dr. Duncan's peculiar forte was agriculture and animal husbandry. In the latten field, during the Great Depression, most of the technical schools of the South withdrew. Luther Duncan then saw his opportunity and expanded Auburn's Sch6ol of Animal Husbandry to such an extent that it is today regarded as foremost in the South. But it was as head of the Alabama Extension Service that he exercised his greatest influence. Dr. Duncan was- politically wise and astute. He was a power on Goat Hill at Montgomery, and during the years of his incumbency" as president, Auburn's enrollment and physical properties were vastly expanded. Today it stretches over several square miles in Lee County and an even greater building program is underway on the campus. Normally, he was a kindly, friendly old gentleman, but when the interests of Auburn were at stake he fought with the ire of a tiger. , * * * Birmingham News Dr. Duncan's .long and constructive career in education, particularly in its agricultural aspects, touched closely and influenced greatly the lives of countless thousands of our people. His devotion to his task was exemplified by his continuance in a .very arduous post even though he was well advanced in years and physically not very well. Great strides have been made at Auburn under his unremitting and loyal direction. Although there h a v e been many problems and difficulties at Auburn, some of which have involved a good deal of controversy, of Dr. Duncan's deep fidelity to his responsibilities and of his fine abilities there have alwaj^s been general recognition. His death leaves a great vacancy in the life of the state and brings sadness to innumerable Alabamians. Capt. Joseph W. Callahan, professor of naval science ROTC: "President Duncan devoted his life to selfless service to Auburn, He placed interest of Auburn above all others." George Petrie. retired dean of graduate school, 1942: "I have just heard of the sudden death of President Duncan. I am too shocked to, speak connectedly about the sad event. I have known Dr. Duncan for many years: first as a student, then as a colleague and the organizer of the Extension Service, and then for 15 years as the president of Auburn. During these 15 years I have seen the college grow tremendously in numbers,' in income, and in equipment. The city of Auburn has grown with it and because of it. Today this growth of the institution and the city is a living monument to him and his organizing ability, his shrewdness as a popular leader in the state, and. his sound financial judgment. Auburn owes much to him and will sadly miss him." * # * Dr. Zebulon . Judd, dean of education: "The development of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute has been the life-long passion of Dr. Luther Noble Duncan.. Its growth has been his chief satisfaction." P. O. Davis, director of Alabama Extension Service: "For a half century Dr. Duncan gave his best to Auburn. His greatest monument will be the service that he rendered, through Auburn, to the people of Alabama." * * *, Frank Boyd, p r e s i d e n t of Alumni Association: "Just heard of Dr. Duncan's sudden death. The loss makes all other problems seem very minor. Please express to Mrs. Duncan and to the college admiinstration the sincere sympathy of every alumnus. If we can be of any help, please call on us." * * * C. L. Hare, dean of chemistry: "The tragic news of President Duncan's death has just come to "rSi^'tod I feel impelled to express myself, however feebly, on the effect of his administration upon the,affairs of the college. At the time of his appointment by the Board of Trustees, the financial situation was chaotic and we seemed to be headed for collapse. In an unbelievably short time, he • had re-established the confidence of the faculty and the people of the state. His broad and intelligent grasp of finances and his untiring diligence and devotion to duty marked him as one of the great college presidents of the day. The material growth of the institution advanced rapidly and its spiritual growth was graciously affecting the people of the state." * * * Robert Gregg, president, TCI: "Dr. Luther N. Duncan's contribution to the economic and educational activities of his native state of Alabama have been immeasurable. | His leadership ' as president of the great institute at Auburn for the past 12 years and for many years prior to his ascendency to the office of president, and as director of the Extension Service, have meant to Chalker Says Dr. Duncan's Death Marks 'End Of A Glorious And Inspiring Era' "In early childhood he learned the meaning of exhausing toil in Alabama cotton fields. In those years of fatigue and sweat he conceived an abiding sympathy for Alabama farmers and began to develop his dream of making life more abundant for those who in labor and sorrow wrested a meager living from the good earth of the Southland," said the Rev. T. P. Chalker, pastor of the Auburn Methodist church, in eulogizing the late president. "Dr. Duncan's life was an epic struggle to' alleviate the condition of Alabama farm people, as well as to give to the youth of Alabama an opportunity for enriched living and enlarged service. . . . As someone has observed, with the passing of Dr. Duncan, Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the city of Auburn have come to the end of a glorious and inspiring era," said the Rev. Mr. Chalker. "Only against the horizon of time can his full stature be revealed. I should rather emphasize here the greatness, the true nobleness of Luther Noble Duncan as a man, a Christian, a friend. I have known many college executives" . . . It is my sincere conviction that Dr. Duncan excelled them all in friendly, enthusiastic cooperation with the work nearest my heart, that of the church of God," he continued. The Rev. William Byrd Lee, rector of Auburn's Episcopal church, is pictured delivering part of the funeral rites for the late Dr. L. N. Duncan at Graves Amphitheater. Council of Deans Draws Resolution Regretting Passing of Dr. Duncan A resolution of regret was adopted this morning by the Council' of Deans called into special meeting. The resolution: "Whereas, our Deloved friend and president, Luther Noble Duncan, died at 8:30 a. m. on this day July 26, 1947; "And whereas, he had devoted a lifetime of distinguished service to Auburn and the~ people of: Alabama; "And whereas, he had served officially as our president since Feb. 22, 1935, in the course of which time the institution has enjoyed its greatest period of-growth: "Now therefore be it resolved by the Council' of Deans, first, that Auburn has sustained an irreparable loss in the passing of our president; second the State of Alabama has lost a devoted citizen and public servant who gave unsparingly of his time and strength for the. public good; "third, the faculty, staff, and students of Auburn have lost a wise and understanding friend, and counsellor who was never too busy to hear their problems sympathetically and who was always ready to aid them." this state progress that will be recorded in history as great." * * * , Harry Barnes, Jr.. Montgomery, president Auburn Student Executive Cabinet: "The Auburn student body has suffered a-great loss . . . He was always a champion of the student, and to this end he unselfishly devoted his life." * * * • Dean J. E. Hannum, school of engineering: "In my nine years association with Dr. Duncan, I have respected him as an inspiring leader and friend. He has devoted a lifetime unselfishly and earnestly to promoting all phases of the education of the youth of Alabama and the South. I believe that no one has made a greater contribution to the future welfare of our state." J. A. Keller, president, State Teachers College, Florence: "A great educator and a splendid citizen has passed on. We shall greatly miss him." , » * » Ralph B. Draughon, director of instruction: "Auburn and the state| of Alabama have , suffered a great loss in the death of President Duncan. I worked with him intimately over the years in many enterprises for the upbuilding of Auburn and for the general good of the people of this state. His great love and appreciation of the farm people of Alabama and his iifelorig mission to improve their lot are known to all. He was a patient man and a wise one. He never ceased working for the goals that he had set—a greater Auburn and a greater Alabama." The funeral procession of Dr. L. N. Duncan is shown arriving at Graves Amphitheater where more than 2000 people gathered to pay respects to the late president Sunday afternoon. Friends from over the southeast were here. fckJ* 2—THE PLAINSMAN \ Friday, August 1, 194^ PKT Initiates Honored With Picnic and Hayride To Chewacla State Park Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi Kappa Tau honored its new initiates with a picnic and hay-ride to Chewacla Park last week. After bridge and swimming fried chicken was served. The group returned to the chapter house an informal dance. Those attending were: Vic Sansing, M a r t h a McLaughlin; Charles Nix, Faye Dawling; Jimmy Donald, Peggy Copeland, Bill Seale, Jan Smith;" Clarence Cardwell, Katherine Shelburne; Bernard Jenny, Margie Cook; George Elias, Pat Watters; Carl Spanyer, Kay Dinkins; Joe Nail, Katherine Wood; Allen Hain, Laurie Eddins; Henry Turner, Sarah Machovec; Bob Hall, Martha Knight; Bill Dearman* Fay Bush; Lev'oghn Chavis, Jo Drake; Bob Wheeler, Anne Lindsey; Wy-att Thomas, Hazel Riley; John NUTRITION HEAD IMEJfi •THEATRE* FRIDAY, AUGUST. 1 THAT WAY WITH WOMEN With DANE CLARK MARTHA VICKERS SYDNEY GREENSTREET Added Cartoon, and "Jack Armstrong" No. 7 SATURDAY. AUGUST 2 DICK TRACY'S DILEMMA with RALPH BYRD Also Special Short and Community Sings OWL SHOW preview Showing of THE UNFAITHFUL starring ANN SHERIDAN - LEW AYRES ZACHERY SCOTT SUN.-MON.-TUES AUGUST 3. 4, 5 Gable and his new leading' lady, Deborah Kerr in THE HUCKSTERS Also' Selected short and News WED.-THURS. AUGUST 6 & 7 THE UNFAITHFUL with ANN SHERIDAN LEW AYRES ZACHARY SCOTT Also ' • Short—Wet Paint News Dr. Ernestine. I. Frazier of the University of Chicago has been appointed Auburn's first professor of nutrition research, effective in ' September. Dr. Frazier will work closely with rural areas and will emphasize the use of nicotinic acid in the field of pellagra. PRE-MED GROUP INITIATES SIX Alpha Epsilon Delta, national honorary pre-medical fraternity, held formal initiation July 14, for Louis Johnson, Deatsville; Rebecca Bailey, Birmingham; Robert Lawrence, Montgomery; Robert M. . Lightfoot, Shortc-; Richard A. Harris, Bessemer; and Jim Kerby, Scottsboro. Members p r e s e n t for the initiation were Walton Kicker, Ben Boyd, Charlotte Br i g g s, James Bates, Bill Norman, Dorothy Edwards, Warren Dorty, Peggy Hartley, Robert Martin, Carolyn Naftel, Thorton Finch, Edd Griffith, Dr. J. M. Robinson, faculty advisor, and Dr. G. E. Johnson, honorary mtmber. The objects of Alpha Epsilon Delta are to encourage excellence in pre-medical work by furnishing a goal toward which the students may strive during his or her pre-medical career, to bind together similarly interested students, and to bridge the gap between the spirit of the pre-meflical school and that of the school of medicine. West, Dottie Breland; J. T. Allen, Mary Metcalf; Elwood Richardson, Kathryn Wright; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Farris, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Baccus; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Todd; Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hoover. SPE, Kappa Sig To Hold Sport Dance Affair To Begin Af 9 p.m. In Girls Gym With Music By Auburn Plainsmen The biggest social event to Green, George H e n s o n, Rob date for ^he summer quarter will Maulsby. be the Sport Dance tomorrow night at Girl's Gym on Opelika Road. Kappa Sigma Ben Jones, Betty Brown, West The dance is co-sponsored by Point, Ga.; DeWitt Shy, Virginia SPE and Kappa Sigma fraterni ties. Music will be furnished by the Auburn Plainsmen, and festivit i e s will be from 9-12. p.m. Girls will have late permission for the dance. There will be a party at both houses at intermission. The social committees stressed that there will be no coats allowed. Chaperones are Mrs. Grace Walker, Mrs. Gullie Simpson and Mrs. Anna P. Barnes. , The date lists include: Sigma Phi Epsilon Roger Smith, Betty Sue Eaton, Auburn; John Edgar, Jo Ann Bennett, Opelika; Al Durrance, Alice M c C a l l , ' Opelika; Earl Jones, Martha Hartline, Birmingham; Joe E. Lawless, Melba Lawless, Birmingham; W. W. Chalmers, Jr., Marge Chalmers, Birmingham. John Carden, Suzanne Chandler, Opelika;' J. D. Reynolds, Ouida W e e k 1 e y, Cleveland, Ohio; Ben Kirby, Ann McGinn, Birmingham; Bobby Payne, Sara Pass, Birmingham; Grover Morgan, Ann Cowart, Birmingham; James Dupree, Ann Dupree, Talladega; Ed Wright, Patsy Allen, Auburn; Cotton Watson, Ann Leary, Panama City, Fla.; Herb Fuller, Alice Gatewood, Jtich-land, Georgia; »Tillman White, Annette Till, Birmingham; Bob Vann, Dixie Douglas, Gadsden. John C. Anthony, Ann Fields, Birmingham; Johnny Cato, Jean Wood, Americus, Ga.; Carl Brunei-, T. J. Brewton, Robertsdale; Bill Breen, Sizzy Brown, Birmingham; Bob Champion, Helen Moore, Auburn; Bill Windham, Billie Dewben-y, Auburn; Jim and Nell Bradley, Auburn. Lewis White, Yvonne Cargile, Auburn; Ed Rew, Caroline Johnson, Boco Grande, Fla.; Thur-man Pace, Barbara Denton, ,On-eonta; Harold Wright, Gwen Shelton, Oneonta; Shelbert Hig gins,'Anna Jean Franklin, Birm- Breedlove, Montgomery, serg ingham; Henry and Dot Dawson Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bridges. Bobby Humphrey, John Jennings, Henry A r n o l d , James Brown, Preston Bush, Lawrence Cheney, Marshall DeShields, Bill Illges, Columbus, Ga.; Young Williams, Mary Lou Illges, Columbus, Ga.; Foots Davis, Glen-da Braden, Tuscumbia; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cantrell;' David Byars, Nancy Lu White, Athens. Connie Graham, Eddie Foreman, Birmingham; Walter Hall, Sara E d w a r d s , Birmingham; Charles Bailey, Virginia Class-cock, Hartselle; Larry Bartlett, Agnes Thomason, Ozark; Jack Sims, Jo Rounds, Columbus, Ga.; Bobby Keith, Dot Smith, Sy-la-cauga; Lee Taylor, Marian Dil-lian, Auburn; Thad Salmon, Mabel Groves, Auburn. Jimmy Byrd, Lorene Owens, Armuchee, Ga,; Bill Morris, Mildred Thompson, Geneva; J. / O. Macon/ Archie Vinyard, Decatur; Bob Markham, Louise Land-ham, Lincoln; Charles Smith, Marie Smith, Birmingham; Homer Rowe, Gloria Baldwin, Robertsdale; Sonny Hudson, Peggy Fitchner, Bradenton, Fla.; Sonny Timberlake, Dodgie Walden, Attalla; Buzz Braswell, Dean Nelson, Birmingham. - Paul Sarvis, John Barnett, Ken Howard, Homer Jone% Wallace Johnson, Ken Sutton, Murray Norment, I* W. Johnson, Paul Bryant, Vic D e a k l e , Donnie Grimes, John Kane, Hugh Motes, Ken Hobbs-, and T. G. Burke. Pi Kappa Alpha Holds Election Of Officers Upsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha held an election of officers Wednesday night at its. regular meeting. The new officers who will serve for the fall and winter quarters are Bernard S. Blake, Birmingham, president; William B. Anderson, Birmingham, vice-president; Donald M. Jackson, Birmingham, treasurer; Chester L. Stocks, Montgomery, secretary; Jack Livingston, Center, house manager; and Hal A. eant-at-arms. FOR SALE: Five room FHA planned house. Terms $600 down then a s s u m e $51.89 monthly. Contact Red at the Tiger Motor Company. SHOE SALE Some of the most popular* nationally advertised brands of low heel shoes in America. Most of the shoes offered are ideal for school, street, and vacation leisure, and are wearable throughout the winter. i r ". / WOMEN'S PLAY SHOES First Quality and Makes in white only AAA-A-N-M Widths Values to $7.95 SALE PRICE Values to $9.00 SALES PRICE $4.00 $5.00 CAMP MOCCASINS Whites with white soles' also Browns with genuine moccasin leather lacing Values to 4.95 • SALES PRICE $3.00 ROPESTERS Genuine Jute Sales Many-Colors and Styles Values to $4.95 SALES PRICE _ $2.00 BALLET AND GODDESS In Red, Green, Yellow White, Pink, Peach and Rose AA-B Widths Values to $5.95 SALES PRICE J WOMEN'S SAN DALS i Whites, Reds, Browns, and Natural with Leather Soles and Heels AA-B Widths Values to $5.95 SLIDES For Woman and Children In Whites, Reds, and Blacks SALES PRICE - VI »«W BLOCK BUSTERS SALES PRICE _. JZ. JU ART GUILD ATTENDS CHEWACLA SOCIAL Members of the Art Guild and guests attended their first social of the quarter at Chewacla Park Monday afternoon. A weiner roast and dancing was enjoyed by the group. Those present were Mauveline Shaw and Jim Stahnke; Pat. Bridges and Bob Taylor; Eddy Foreman and J. Dorrance Kiser* Mary and Luther Davis; Mildred Ceil and Jimmy Coleman; Carolyn and Doug E a r l y ; Jack Fletcher, Phil Andrews. Guests were Prof, and Mrs. Samuel P. Snow and son David; Prof, and Mrs. Roy Staples and son Charles; Professors J. Ma-rino- Merlo, Frank J. Applebee, Harry Lowe,- and Miss Dorothy Jane Newman. FOR SALE: Four-room furnished house. Call Mrs. New-berne at 262. FOR SALE: Seventy - five pound capacity ice refrigerator in good condition. Call 264-J any afternoon: Speeders, Beware Several arrests for speeding have been made recently, Chief Clyde 'Ellis said this week, adding that policemen have been instructed to enforce the 25 miles-per- hour speed limit in the city. Sign and a blinker light are being added on Opelika Road to break speed of through traffic. Western larch trees are com monly known as tamarack. LOST: Brown, folding wallet containing important papers near Samford Hall about two weeks ago. If found please call Henderson Peoples at 26. FOR SALE: 1941 Westing-house electric stove in good condition. Call Ben Rosumny, Jr. at 407 X-M. FOR SALE: One small baby bed; complete with springs and water proof mattress. Inquire at 108 S. Ross after 6 p. m. SUMMER SPECIAL AT JAKE'S JOINT AUBURN HAMBURGER AND HALF-PINT MILK 20c MARTIN Phone 439 OPELIKA, ALA. "Where happiness costs so little" THURSDAY-FRIDAY JULY 31- AUG. 1 RUtiiuiihinmipiu ft HAPPENED \N BROOKLYN Added FOX News Pete Smith Specialty PET PEEVES SAT. 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We know you want to see a i full dish, not the design of our China—so we pile your platter generously. With JOHNNY MACK BROWN Feature No.. 2 BLIND SPOT With CHESTER MORRIS CONSTANCE DOWLING Added •, Serial— Jack Armstrong No. 10 Cartoon— Loose in the Caboose SUN.-MON. AUG. 3-4 MORRIS RESTAURANT AUBURN (Over Polly-Tek Shop) Added Fox News Sons of Courage TUES.-WED.. AUG. 5-6 'eissmullei-BiendaJoyoi Added s 3 Stooge Comedy— G.I. Wanna Home Peet's 'Julius Caesar' Opens In Y-Hut Monday "Caesar". In order to embrace the magnificent scope of the scenes, it was necessary to de- Shakespeare is Offered In Punch-Packed Drama \ By Tom Sellers Next week is "Caesar" week! I t ' s here at last. The Auburn Players' summer spectacle, " J u l i u s Caesar", opens Monday night in t h e "Y" Hut at 8:15. I t will continue for eight dynamic performances. ' Prof. Peet, director of the Players, faced tremendous problems in the production of - | ^ ^ . . ^ ^ ^ G r i f fm Harris, as "Caesar", bids fair to be long remembered. The rest of the cast, frpm common citizen to fellow conspirator, are putting their hearts into supporting roles. • , • Liver man's Music There' will be home-grown music, too. Professor H u b e rt Liverman, composer of "American Folk Overture", has written a score in keeping with the various moods. A brass .quartet, consisting of two trumpets and two trombones, recorded the composition recently. It will be played at strategic intervals throughout the production. It's a great play and the Players have, spared no angles to: brmg you a great performance. i Atomic Educational Group Hears Prof By Herbert Gladin Prof. Jerome ' K u d e r n a addressed the AIO sponsored Auburn Atomic Educational Group at its second meeting Monday. Kuderna pointed out, the importance of college men arid women taking part in the education of the public to atomic energy and its social, political and, military possibilities. He further pointed out that land grant colleges are particularly responsible for atomic education since they serve from the "grass-roots up." He called attention to movements already begun in high schools over the nation and forecast many different types of college organizations within the next few years. The importance of the ownership of atomic energy patents was stressed, together with the fact that the government is spending billions of dollars in the study of atomic energy. After Prof. Kuderna's address, committees were formed to make plans for future educational programs. Temporary group chairman, Van Cornelison, stressed the fact that participation in the group is open to all undergraduate students and faculty members. Future meetings will be an-, nounced at a later date. Permanent officers will be elected. Betty Harris (above), player-prompter par-excellence and wife of Griffin Harris, who plays Caesar. In addition to watching cues she plays Lucius, boy-servant to Marcus Brutus. sign unusual props andv lighting effects. Individual parts had to be condensed and others deleted to keep within a reasonable'time limit. Fast action and breathtaking punch are the result. Breathtaking Colors Using an ingenious lighting system, the stage may be flooded with brilliant red, blue, green, or combinations of these colors. With this arrangement you will be present for colorful, outdoor rendezvous, and even a storm scene. For a while you will live as an observer in the Roman market place, with people about you tressed in gaudy togas, glittering armor, or the quaint clothing of common citizens. You will witness the secret conspiracy against Caesar's life, which takes place in half-darkness. | A cast of 21 players, including several newcomers, have foregone friends and studies to perfect their lines. Tested performers have the chief roles. Roles Bob Blackburn, as Brutus, adds to his proved stature as an actor; George Miller, as the hot-tempered Cassius, is ably cast; Bill Ethridge, as Marc Anto- Two New Econ Classes Available in Fall The Economics Department will offer two new courses beginning with the %Fall Quarter, according to an announcement by Dr. Charles Anson, head of the economics and business administration department. The two new courses are: Economics 451, which is Contemporary Economic Trends, • taught by Dr. F. H. Arnold, and the other course is Economics 401, World Resources and Industries, which will be taught by Prof. H. A. Klontz. AVA'WILL LEND NEW AMPLIFIER The Auburn Veterans Association recently acquired a public address system which includes two microphones, two speakers, a record player, and a 40-Vatt amplifier. Any organization wishing to use this equipment should contact Bill Williams at the Phi Kappa Tau house. Caesar gets his! Practice scene (above) at "Y" Hut shows Griffin Harris (Caesar) being slabbed by George'Miller (Cassius) and John Lyle (Melullus Cimber). Bob Blackburn (Marcus Brutus) awaits his turn with poised dagger. EX GIs MUST GET , SUPPLIES AT STORES BEFORE AUGUST 16 All charge accounts at book stores for Veterans attending Auburn under the GI Bill will be closed August 16, according to a memorandum received from Roy G. Cargile, college bursar. The memo read: "All veteran charge accounts for books, equipment, and supplies for the summer quarter, 1947, will be closed at the close, of business on Saturday, August 16, 1947, at all book stores. Veteran students should_ purchase what supplies are needed to complete the quarter prior to this date." Musical Program Set For AIO Meeting The Auburn Independent Organization's program Wednesday night in Student Center will feature a musical program. Harry M. Barnes, president of Executive Cabinet, will also be feature on the program with a brief address to .the independents. Group singing and refreshments and a brief business meeting will conclude the program which will start at 7:15 p.m. Hawkins Concert Is Scheduled For August 25 In Langdon Hall Osie Hawkins, Metropolitan Opera baritone born in Phenix City, will give a concert in Langdon Hall Aug. 12 at 8:15 p.m. His appearance will be sponsored by Auburn Lecture-Concert Association. Hawkins, who made his operatic debut on the Metropolitan stage in 1942, was educated in Georgia 'schools. His father, G. P. Hawkins, is connected with a Columbus music store. As a boy Hawkins studied in Atlanta with Miss M a r g a r et Hecht, famous former Viennese opera star and i n s t r u c t o r. Through her Hawkins received.a scholarship, first ever given by the Metropolitan to prepare a singer for leading Wagnerian roles. Since his debut, Hawkins has sung performances under such world-famed conductors as Bruno Walter and Sir Thomas Beech-am. His operativ repertoire now consists of 46 roles in German, Italian, French and English as well as the . standard • oratorio repertory and an extensive concert repertoire. As a boy Hawkins studied in am. His operatic repertoire now Hawkins is a close friend of Prof. Edgar Evans, baritone who sang the part of Giogio Germont in "La Traviata" at Langdon Hall May 22-23. Hawkins was interviewed back-stage at the second .performance of "La Traviata". The Plainsman ran the feature in its May 28 issue. Critics have given Hawkins wide acclaim as a fine singing actor. ACS Hears Mitchell Speak on Graduate Placement Center At its, third regular meeting, the Auburn Branch of the American Chemical Society had as its guest speaker, Verd Mitchell, supei'visor of placements for the graduate placement center here. Mr. Mitchell explained the functions and purposes of his office, enumerating the many facilities which are available, free of charge, to the prospective Auburn graduate in the line of industrial .employment. Mr. Mitchell's discussion also covered the many possibilities for ' graduates in chemistry and chemical engineering. He pointed out the various fields in which they might obtain employment through the placement center. After the discussion, Mr. Mitchell answered many pertinent questions -for the group and extended an'invitation to graduates to take advantage of the placement services. Additions to the Auburn ROTC course of two new s e r v i ce branches, the Signal Corps and the - Armored Cavalry, give Auburn a Reserve Officers Training Corps surpassed by few other colleges in the United .States. One year ago, this college had only two branches of the ROTC represented. Now there are five branches: Signal Corps, Armored Cavalry, Air Corps, Field Artillery, and Engineers. "As long as there has been an Auburn, there has been military tarining," Col. S. A. Dickson of the ROTC staff said yesterday, "but never have so many benefits been offered ROTC students here!" Having turned in its requisition slips for over $100,000 worth of equipment (a conservative estimate), the ROTC staff is jriaking long-run plans. In October huge Army trucks will be- Noted Metallurgist To Address Engineers in Ross Monday Night Dr. James T. MacKenzie, Chief Metallurgist of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, will address a meeting of the student branch of ASME Monday night at 7 p.m. in Ross Auditorium. Employing as his subject "Engineering Properties of Cast Iron," Dr. MacKenzie will discuss the latest uses and developments of cast iron. All engineering students are urged to hear this noted speaker. Born in Brooksville, Fla., Dr. MacKenzie was educated at the University of the Souih, from which he received the degrees of B.C.E., M.A., and honorary D.Sc, the latter in 1930. He began his career as an analyst with the American Cast Iron Pipe Company in 1912, and was engaged in research work for several years thereafter. From 1915 until 1940 he served as Chief Chemist and Metallurgist. Since '40 he has been Chief Metallurgist, j i t. Dr. MacKenzie has achieved a number of honors. He is a member of the American Foundry-man's Association; author of their exchange papers to the Institute of British Foundrymen for nine years; Chairman of the. Gray Iron Division for two years, and was made an honorary life member in 1938. Other memberships which he holds include the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, the American Society for Testing Materials, and the Electrochemical Society. Dr. MacKenzie recently returned from a two months' survey of industrial centers of Germany for the Federal Foreign Economic Administration. His assignment was to study centrifugal casting as it was being done before the collapse of the Nazis. Altogether, Dr. MacKenzie has -written 10 books in relation to •his profession. On top of that, Dr. James T. MacKenzie he is a musician, aptly playing the organ and-the bassoon. Signal Corps and Armored Cavalry Program Added to ROTC Curricula SUNDAY SPEAKER iS NOAH WARREN Speaker at the Union Service Sunday night at Graves Amphitheater will be Dr. Noah J. Warren, of the First Presbyterian Church of Selma. The service begins at 8 p. m. with special music by the Presbyterian choir, directed by Mrs. Kenneth Roy. Dr. Warren, who spoke at the amphitheater two summers ago, has had pastorates at Covington, Ky., and Shelbyville, Tenn. Neal Made Forum Prexy At Faculty Meeting At a meeting of~the Faculty Forum in the Amphitheater July 7, Prof. J. H. Neal', head of the agricultural engineering department, was chosen forum president for the 1947-48 term. He succeeds Prof. Frank M. Orr of the architecture department. Other officers elected to serve with Prof. Neal are Mrs. James E. Land, associate professor of chemistry, as vice-president; Miss Bertha Dunn, secretary, office of the president, as secretary; and W. Travis Ingram, college business manager, as treasurer. gin delivering high-speed tractors, two-, three-, and four-ton trucks, a 90 mm. gunvwith accessories, communications fire control equipment for use by ROTC students. By September 1, almost 1000 students, realizing the improvements being made in Auburn's ROTC, will be drilling over the west end of the campus. An estimated one-seventh of these will be advanced ROTC students, whc) soon, it is expected, will draw one-'dollar a day in addition to their present 79c a day subsistence allowance. "The top 25 per cent of all graduating ROTC students, upon recommendation by the Professor of Military Science and Tactics and the President of the college have a 100 per cent chance of getting a commission in the Regular Army," Col. Dickson pointed out. "Then, too, those below the top 25 per cent who have outstanding military bearing may receive a commission if they are so recommended by the college." This means-that 250 of the expected ROTC enrollment, if they continue their courses, will receive regular commissions upon graduation. On the Campus Business Administration . . . . . . students are invited by Delta Sigma Pi to hear A. B. Hope, past president of Alabama Bankers Association, Tuesday night at 7:30 in New Building 116. * * * Marion Spidle Club . . . . . . will meat Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p. m. at the Social Center. All students' wives are cordially invited. , * * * Ag Club . . ., . . .will meet Monday 7 p. m. in Ross auditorium. Nomination of officers for the fall quarter, and addition of new resolutions to the constitution will take place. * * * Student Radio Program . . . • ." . . in commemoration of Dr. Duncan will be heard over station WJHO, Tuesday, evening, 3:30-10 p. m. Miss Homecoming Election Is Aug. 18 The Student Executive Cabinet has announced that the Miss Homecoming election, annually sponsored by Blue Key honor society, will be held on August 18. All fraternities,, sororieties, and, all organizations recognized by the cabinet may nominate a candidate for Miss Homecoming. The deadline for entries is Sunday midnight, August 10. .Entries must be submitted to F. M. Fuller at the Alpha Gamma Rho house, phone 873. A board of faculty members will meet Monday 'night, August 11, and eliminate the entries to five finalists. These five will be presented for campus election on August 18. Girls > who are not in school • this summer, but who have been in\ school previously and who will return in the fall, are eligible. For the first time, Miss Homecoming will have a court which will be made up of the four runners-up in the campus election, i Street Dance Is Set For Tonight There will be a street dance behind Samford Terrace tonight featuring Jimmy Newberne and the Auburn Plainsmen. The dance; will be from 8-11 p.m., and is sponsored by the Student Social Life Committee, which is directed by Dean Cater. The committee announced that there will be movies every Saturday night, which are free of charge. These movies will be in Langdon Hall, and begin' at 8 p.m. These activities will continue for two more weeks, and their purpose is to offer a greater variety of recreation for students on the campus. All of these activities are free of charge. PHARMACY SCHOOL ADMISSION RULES ARE GIVEN Students wishing to enroll in the school of pharmacy should have an application for admission, including a transcript of high school or other credits in the hands of the dean of the school of pharmacy not later than four weeks before the opening of the fall quarter. Upon approval of his credentials, the student will be notified of his acceptance. Applications filed after this date cannot be considered if the quota has been filled. The quota of new students shall be sixty. Freshman may enter only in September. T r a n s f e r students may enter at the beginning of any quarter, providing they have the consent of the dean., Salmon Presents Lecture On Livestock Nutrition At Meeting of Ag Club A large number of Ag Club members with their wives and dates gathered in Ross auditorium for their regular quarter meeting, July 21. The meeting was called to order by Charles Hearn, president. The Club, and its guests were honored to have Dr. W. D. Salmon head of the research animal nutrition department, to speak on recent work done with-various' feeds on livestock. He stated that some of the most recent work has been to determine ,the effect of sweet potatoes on various livestock. Sweet potatoes have proved to be a very good feed for beef and dairy cattle, but haven't proved to be a very good feed for hogs and poultry. Most of this research is done with rats, because of their short life cycle. Sometimes the final results has to be obtained by the test being run with the animal that the experiment, is to be applied to. He also stated that cows fed on dry feed only in the winter months fell low in their milk production beginning in October and reaching their lowest pea kin February. Then as pastures begin to get green in the spring the cows increase in. production, reaching their highest pea kin August. The experiment proved that those cows kept on good pasture all the year held a higher production average: Dr. Salmon used slides to stress his statements by comparison. THEY KNOW WHAT FARMERS READ! These speakers will' tell Alabama agricultural writers how to improve their information program; to farmers. They headline the Ag Writer's Workshop which opened here Monday. To panel (L to R): County Agent Lent Edmonson of Montgomery; . Dr. Paul Irvine; director of Research Interpretation Council; and Bernard D. Feld. Jr., promotion and research manager of Birmingham News and Age-Herald. Center panel: Dr. Russell S. Poor, dean of Graduate School and director of Research Foundation; Neil O. Davis, president of Alabama Press Association, and Bob Leigh., assistant director RIC. , Lower panel: Kenneth B. Roy, Experiment Station Editor; L. O. Brackeen. extension editor, and John N. Baker, News Bureau director. Books on Semantics Are Now Available In Main Library More than 50 books on semantics (study of word meanings) are available near the front desk of the main library now. They will be displayed until August 9 or longer. A. O. Leonard, circulation librarian, recommends a list of 14 books to fill the needs of everyone. He says, "Some are philosophical or scholarly! while others make delightful, light reading." The following are his selection: A Dictionary of the English Language, Samuel Johnson; Language in Action, S. I. Haya-kawa; The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce; The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Ross; The American L a n g u a g e , H. L. Mencken; Why Do You Talk Like That, Richard Burton; The English Language in America, Krapp; The Spirit of Language in Civilization; English Words and their Background, McKnight; The Illiteracy of the Literate, H. R. Huse; In a Word,' Ernst (illustrated by Thurber); The Standard of Pronunciation in English, Lansbury; The Way to Vocabulary Power and Culture, Wilfred Funk; and The Oxford Dictionary. Speech Contest Will Be Held August 25 Tau Kappa Alpha, honorary forensic fraternity, in conjunction with the debate society, will sponsor a speech contest to be held on August 25. Students eligible for the contest are those who are presently enrolled in public s p e a k i ng courses. Each class will elect a representative who will give his or her.best speech of the quarter. Speeches will be limited to 5-6 minutes and the judges will be members of the English department, TKA, ^and the debate so- , ciety. Prizes will be given the three winning contestants and it is planned to erect a plaque in an appropriate place oh the campus. The winners for each quarter will have their names placed on the. plaque. All entries must be turned into the English department no later than the 18th of August and it is planned to have the finals in 'Langdon Hall. All students are urged to attend. The purpose of this contest and those following will be to create interest in public speaking and debating. Ray Fowler Will Head New AIO Radio Show To Be Aired On Tuesday Nights The AIO will present a weekly half-hour radio program beginning Tueslay at 9:30 p.m. Known as "The Producers", the group was organized by Ray Fowler, and will strive to raise Auburn's standard of radio production to new heights. An attempt will be made to draw out and cultivate campus talent and to further enhance the prestige of Auburn as a university of outstanding culture. \ John Newton Baker, Dr. Hol-lace E. Arment, and Mrs. James L. Lawson will act as faculty advisors and critics. A faculty script advisor and a drama advisor will be furnished by the English Department. Ray Fowler revealed that The Producer's compose a body who will work both jointly and as three separate groups. These three groups, music, drama, and script- writing, will be guided by a steering committee of six members in producing the radio shows. Each group will receive, instruction from a faculty specialist and the Producers themselves will make a study of radio production as a whole. The music and drama groups will also present programs for AIO meetings and for other occasions. Members producing Tuesday ' j Ray Fowler night's radio program are Fur-man Rogers, Bob Ingram, Hugh Barker, Charlotte Briggs, .Herbert Gladiri, Robert Willingham, Dunell Davis, Glenda Grantham, C. F. Burke, Fred Donaldson, Doris Donnell, E. M. McKinney, J. T. Warren, Edna Earle Bass, Julia Ann Tatum, Sara Peters* and Virginia Corbett.. . 'j ^ "Auburn Plainsman Register Now! SCENE 'HOUND THE CAMPUS Published weekly by the students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue, Phone 448. Deadline for social and organization news is Tuesday noon Entered as second-class matter at the post-office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $1.00 for 3 months, $3.00 for 12 months. JIMMY COLEMAN Ralph Jennings Luther Smith ll_ Tom Sellers Jack Simms Beverley Burkhardt Guy Cofield C. RAY MARTIN _ Hal Breedlove Bill Anderson ,._ John Lanier Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor — Associate Editor Associate Editor . Shorts Editor Society Editor Office Manager Business Manager - . Ass't. Bus. Manager Advertising Manager .. Circulation Manager Sh-h-h! Syphilis! Almost 10 years ago The Plainsman ran an editorial entitled "Stamp Out Syphilis!" The following paragraph attracted our attention: "It was. 35 years ago that Edward Bok ' j;ook a lead in the fight by publishing an article in the Ladies Home Journal about syphilis. His well-meant efforts met with opposition from offended ladies throughout the land. He was forced to give up the fight. Not until two years ago when Dr. Parran, chief of the United'States Public Service, wrote an article for the Readers Digest chd the public begin to look at the matter sensibly. Now that it is considered polite to discuss the dangerous communicable disease, we ask that students not' only discuss it, but see that other people discuss it also." According to this the journalistic battle against syphilis is now about 45 years old. Only recently did Alabama pass laws making blood tests compulsory. It has taken almost half a century to present the dangers of syphilis in strong enough fashion >to prompt legislative action. Medical science has provided penicillin, a drug which cures the majority of cases of syphilis within a week. The Armed Forces presented realistic movies on the subject which many of you witnessed. The Birmingham News has published a series of articles "revealing the shockingly high incidence of venereal disease in Alabama. The tools with which to stamp out this menace once and for all are available. . i But the chief obstacles to this goal remain essentially the same. The hush-hush, shameful attitude prevails. Once again we urge you to discuss it freely. Venereal disease is no respector of persons. It may be cured if treated in time. It is no disgrace to have it, but it is criminal neglect to ignore it. Modern Methods Dean A. John Bartky of the Stanford . University School of'Education had some unkind words to say about people who compare unfavorably modern educational methods and those offered by the armed forces.' Speaking before the 15th annual Stanford alumni conference, Dr. Bartky said that such criticism shows that a person knows little about education or about military training as it was developed during the war. "Military training was simply present day educational techniques adapted to the army and navy situation," he pointed out. "If military training was satisfactory, then our present approach to college education must be satisfactory, for they were one and the same thing," he declared. The Stanford dean also took jssue with "the intellectual who wants more Aristotle in the university curriculum. "He is just about as sensible as-the football "coach who studies Walter Camp to improve his team; the rules of the game have been changed since Walter Camp's day. "So also have the rules of life been radically altered since Aristotle; he says very little about how to get out from under an atomic bomb, or how to talk a speed cop out of a ticket." Dean Bartky also set forth his disagreement with "the academician who worships the, college subject and the number of units that go with it. "There is nothing holy about a college subject," he declared. "If it is necessary to combine anthoropology, physiology, anatomy, sociology, zoology, botany, paleontology and a dozen other sacred areas to see What makes us tick, let's do so even if 'we lose some of the artificial subject matter organizations which we have built up," he urged. (IP) If you are not a registered voter, register now! Now is the time to become a qualified voter so that your vote may do some constructive work. . - . Your vote on August 26 will decide how the state will use the money f.rom the state income tax. A, "yes" vote "in the ballot box guarantees that this .money will be used to provide children with bet- ' ter teachers and pay up to $2000 assessed value tax exemption on all State and ad yalorem taxes on your home. It will also pay off the income-tax bonded debt of the state, pay off the old state debt, and build some needed school buildings and repair old ones. This amendment does not levy any new tax or increase present taxes. Other states are getting ahead of us. Our neighbors—Florida and Tennessee— have raised teachers' salaries above ours. Many of our best teachers are going to other states. The salaries we now pay our teachers are less than those paid many other workers in less responsible positions and with less training. Twelve per cent of the fund will be used to relieve overcrowding and to provide facilities for veterans at state colleges. Remember. Vote "yes" on August 26 on Amendment No. 1, relating t© the use of the state income tax. Your "yes" vote is a vote for, better schools and colleges. Brazil Experiments "The Brazilian- concept of the university is at present a moral entity," saidy Jose Arthur Rios, graduate sociology student at LSU, recently to an American college student who was interviewing him. It seems that the U. S. is not the only country of the world which is undergoing a revolution in • education. ' . • Referring to his native country of Brazil, Rios said • that college courses vary from four to six years depending on the special- 1 ization. There are no master's degrees awarded, only the bachelor's and the doctor's. "However," Rios explained, "not much attention is paid to the doctorate as a degree. Most people who have taken their B.A. or B.S. are called 'doctor'." "There is no such thing as a true-false test in the Brazilian schools," Rios said. "Test questions are less in number and more extensive. Perhaps because of the Brazilian gambling instinct, tests are on a sort of 'grab-bag' basis." When the student enters the room, he selects ~frorh a box a folded slip of paper on which is written a number designating a chapter- in the text. Test questions are given him on this chapter alone. This is the system for both written and oral exams. "Brazilian colleges are not departmentalized," said Rios, "as are U. S. colleges, and, since all the professor's time is not devoted to-teaching, he may be a practicing lawyer and a professor. Just as in the U. S., Rios asserted that" there is much to be done to improve the status of the Brazilian teaching profession both in salaries and prestige." This Brazilian student gave much emphasis to the importance of the international outlook of American students. "Your system of international relations," he said, "is of utmost importance. It must be based on intimate relations between the foreign and American students." A Dash of Bitters B*Jim Forrester Just One Voice By Jim Bradley Struggling above is Martha Bailey, sophomore in laboratory technology from Anniston. She was the victim of some of the horse* play which is traditional at the. Scabbard and Blade initiation which occurred last quarter. Scabbard and Blade is an honor society for ROTC students, i '; : * .. Th I Plastic TowerB7 B**h only his family ; and friends can : realize that. It seems that Dr. Duncan, as it is with most men as they grow older, had as his object the j g o o d life. To | Marcus Aurel-ius, the object of Jennings the good life was tranquility, the classical calm which comes with an active life held rigidly between extremes, and was most likely to be secured by those who live "conformably to nature." * * * Of interest to all students is the successor to the late Dr. Duncan. This is, of course, fitting and proper because the students are the 'ones most vitally concerned. There seems to be a unanimity of opinion among students that he should be an educator. If necessary, he should be sought from without the sta^te, • but he should be an educator. What are the qualities desired in this educator? In order to better ascertain the desired qualities in this man, I sat down with Irene Long, former editor of The Plainsman, and made a list of the qualities. These are our conclusions: More important than any other consideration, he should be an educator with an attitude of pro-gressiveness. He should be an intellectual with an eloquent understanding of students and the*r problems. He should be a capable administrator with an ability to recognize good teachers, and should have the innate leadership ability to make them want to follow. He should have a well-rounded background and the well-rounded outlook which is a natural sequence. " This quality would naturally give him the Vision to see the proper balance between the arts and sciences and their relationship to each other. He should be a business man in order to economize—but not at the expense of the students by hiring inferior teachers. He should understand the South and its relations with the nation as a whole, the state and its relations to the section, and foremost, Auburn and its possibilities and potentialities. He should know the three branches on Auburn's seal—instruction, research, and extension, and should be able to coordinate the three phases.' In short, he should be a man of very strong character, courage, and educational vision. FILE THIRTEEN By The Editor File 13—An old Army term for 'the waslebaskel' Students Can Do It A great responsibility lies on the student's shoulders in winning. Auburn a place on the approved list of the Association of American Universities. , T - The Auburn student is the evidence of the degree of success of the school itself. His knowledge of the sciences and the arts will be measured by tests when Auburn is again visited by the national educational committee of the AAU. The Auburn student once fell below standard on his knowledge of the arts. Of great importance also is campus tone —student vigor; willingness to get behind problems and act instead of complaining or being indifferent; extent of its interest in constructive organizations and activities, vital world, national and campus issues; standard of its thinkings, its newspapers, its radio programs, its productions; the extent of its effectiveness in worthwhile drives, compaigns and projects; its maturity, and its mental and cultural soundness. Far more rests with the students in gaining national recognition than any other groups on the campus. What is your individual part to be played in improving Auburn? Think it over!_ We realize that this entire paper could be filled with laudatory material about our late President Duncan, but we vhave chosen to devote one full page to his memory. A plain-spoken man himself, Dr. Duncan, we believe, would have wanted it that way. * * * The Plainsman is instituting a^ new column beginning this issue to replace "Letters to the Editor." We have named it "The Question Box." Simply address your questions concerning anything on the campus to "The Question1 Box, The Plainsman, Auburn, A l a ." and some member of the staff will make an attempt to find out the correct. answer or explanation and publish Coleman it. All letters must be signed, but names will be withheld upon request. * * * Several weeks ago we chose a student at random (by opening the Glomerata while blindfolded) and decided to write a feature story on him. Charles A. Walton. a pharmacy major from Tallas- • see, Was chosen. After two phone calls and a letter we located him in ROTC camp at Ft. Benning. Smith (no relation) are responsible for the resulting story appearing in this issue. * * * It is rumored that a larger A&P store will be erected where the big white house at 128 South Gay is being moved back. It was said that Markle's Drug Store will be expanded into the present A&P building. No one can deny that A&P doesn't have an eye for business. First they had a small store in the center of town. Then the store enlarged and moved a little closer to the residential section. To top it off, they are enlarging again and are settling in the middle of a residential section. * * * Why do the English drive to the left and Americans to the right? This question' was ans> wered in. the current issue To_^ day's Woman Magazine which says: "In early „ times English horsemen went armed. They rode to the left and passed each other on the right side so they might quickly present their swords • if the oncoming rider turned out to be an enemy. "Because horses were trained to be mounted from the left, American drivers of Conestoga wagons rode the left lead horse of their teams. It was easier to gauge passing distance . . . Horses were mounted from the left in o/der that the right hand might Educate—To develop and cultivate mentally or morally; fit for a calling by systematic instruction; teach; also, to train, discipline, or form. Educator—One a teacher. who educates; Politic — Ingenious in statecraft; also, of 'measures plans, etc., shrewdly contrived, esp. with regard to self-interest. * * * Politician—One addicted to, or actively engaged in politics as managed by parties; often, one primarily interested in political offices or the profits from, them as a source of private gain. * * * t What sort of man would the students of Auburn choose as president of the institution? I believe they would demand an educator. * » * Our idea of an optimist is the man who took the marriage vows at the. ripe old age of 88 and started house hunting for a> nice "place close to a school. * * * Many schools keep in file a copy of the past examinations in every course taught there. These files are usually kept in the school's main library, and are accessible to everyone. They > provide a valuable study to the student who wishes- to explore the subject in more detail. Many professors are~ inclined to become coy when asked what parts of their course are most important, but a glance through their old quizzes would easily determine the answer. If the same questions show up time after time, it is a pretty good indication that' the instructor considers them important either as a necessary part of the course or as a trick question to accomplish whatever important function trick questions are supposed to accomplish. In either case, it's good to know those things. * * * Two drunks staggered from the saloon and one crashed into a telephone pole. "Eshcuse me, sir." A little further down the street he collided with a fire plug. "Eshcuse me, little boy." Still further down the street he banged his head into another pole and fell to the ground stunned for a moment. Raising himself on one elbow he called to his companion, "You go on ahead. I guesh I'll jusht lay here till this crowd passes." Jennings On Saturday morning, July 26, death came, as it must to all men, to Luther Noble Dun«an. Auburn mourns the loss of its president, a good man, and a capable administrator; om. who helped to make Auburn the great institution that it is today. He was a. man who believed in equitabjeness, and calmness in a noise-distraught world. He was a moderate. No amount of eulogizing can express the loss; The Question Box Answers By The Staff Dear Editor: There's a mystery that's got me baffled! Sometimes its there and sometimes it isn't—and even if it is, it stays only for a moment . . . just long enough to give out with that obscure and mysterious information. Then it is gone for several nights—only to come back again. I am referring to a little red light above Samford clock, facing the gym. I know that it is Kilroy's old hideout—now I am suspectifeg him. Perhaps he has joined the KKK—or is leading a secret Communist organization. Can you explain this for me? Enigmatically yours, puzzled" * * * The mystery of the little red light has been solved! According to Frances Mosher of B&G. it is a signal used by campus police. If the college telephone operator, who is on duly all night, gets a call for police, she pushes ,a button and signals with the red light. Police keep a sharp lookout while' on patrol and report to Samford when their signal is given. JC. . * * * Dear Editor: "Man cannot live by bread alone" could be revised to say, "Woman cannot live by Quadrangle food." We think we have a strong foundation for this complaint. During the winter, we did not complain for fresh vegetables. But doesn't it seem unusual that even then we had more fresh vegetables than we have this summer. This c o m p l a i n t is being prompted by a dinner of tough weiners, dry bread, and weed salad. Curiosity prompts us to ask, "What happens to the oO dollars we pay per month?" (The vitamins we get would be more plentiful in a hamburger joint) Also there must be some reason for the numerous cases of food poisoning that have occurred. We know of many examples where girls have had perfect teeth until they came to Auburn. An. occasionaly good meal would help, but the o^sjon has not arisen yet tfiis quarter. Isn't there a committee that could look into this matter? We think the problem has arisen to the critical point and would appreciate your attention. Hungrily yours, A Vitamin-deficient group P.S. Couldn't we at least have jelly .to accompany the dry bread for breakfast? i A group has been appointed by the Student Relations Committee to investigate the food situation .at . 1 h e ..Quadrangle.. There will be an official report presented at the next meeting of the Committee. REJ. I only wish that I had space enough to pay the proper tribute to a truly great man, one of Alabama's greatest—Luther Noble Duncan. It was the year 1900 when Luther Noble Duncan graduated from.Auburn. He determined to devote his life to the education of his people to a better way of farming. He t a u g h t in agricultural schools, became county agent, as-v sisted in forming the new renown 4-H clubs, entered the Ex-ill tension Service a n d in 1920, when he was 45, became director of the service for A l a b a m a. Through this service he was Bradley able to send the gospel of a new and enlightened agriculture to every county in the state. They say -he was a politician; that he so organized the Extension Service that it was the most powerful factor in state elections; although he wielded this political power only in behalf of education for the youth of Alabama and for more generous support of its schools and colleges. Twelve years ago, when Luther Noble Duncan became the president of Auburn, it was heavy in debt, poor in equipment; its head above the water only in flaming spirit and high ambition. .About 1000 students roamed its campus. Today it has more than 6000 students on a campus filled with new buildings, laboratories, and dormitories. It still grows. Luther Noble Duncan lived to see the things he wanted and prayed for become not dreams but realities. He lived to see a vast step forward in the bettering of Alabama farm life. He lived to see fine grass growing where once the soil washed into rivers. He saw fine cattle roaming the range where once scrub grew. He saw electricity fill the homes of thousands of natives to ease their drudgery. He saw comfort, if not affluence; hope and ambition, if not complacency. He watched his gospel at work. * * * Auburn is in need of a Luther Noble Duncan. Auburn needs a man with guts. A man with character. A m^n who can, see the need of Auburn as an outstanding school in the notion. Auburn doesn't need a politician for a president. Auburn needs a man who can get the politicians out of the school. Auburn needs a man who has piloted a college to the top in rank of schools. I would suggest that a man be chosen from some other state. -If he is the right man, he too, shall see the needs of our citizens and youth of Alabama. The Exchange Post By trv ste!nber* CRISIS Luther Smith and Wofford be free to draw arms." Illinois Tech Students: "A clock is like~ a vain pretty lady because it's all face and figure and has no head to speak of, is very hard to stop after it is wound up, and has a striking way of calling attention to itself every hour of the day." * * » As many as 93 percent of the June graduates in engineering from the University of Akron were veterans. Of these 37 percent were married. * * » Then there was the Scotchman who whipped his son for buying an all-day sucker in the middle of the afternoon. —Mississippi State * • » « Attention, Mr. Edwards: Purdue University has sought to, simplify registratipn by the use of machinery. In'this streamlined system there is no danger of s t u d e n t s getting writer's cramp from having to write their . name, address, and phone number an innumerable number of times on class cards. All that Is necessary on the new class cards is the student's number. Machinery does the rest. * * * - "Want a piece of this cake?" "What kind is it?" "Marble cake." "No, thanks, I'll just take it for granite." —Hilltop News * * « The Board of Publications at Vanderbilt University has just approved a plan for a publication fee to be charged students. This plan, which covers the cost of the yearbook and college paper, is much the same as Auburn has had for some time. A tender scene in the bridge-room: "Darling, say something soft and sweet to me." "Ah-h-h! Well, uh-h-h well-1... Let me see now . . . uh-h, Cream pie?" —Akron Buchlelite * * * The University of Alabama now has a radio network which is manned entirely by students. The network stays on the air from Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. * * * \ "This crime was the work of a master criminal," said the judge, "and was carried out in a skillful,* clever manner." Blushing, the prisoner interrupted: "Aw, gosh, Judge, no flattery please." —Hilltop News * * * At a recent Alabama Baptist State Convention, the majority of delegates voted to coordinate Howard College and Judson College on a single campus. The proposed site for the college is located at Birmingham. * * # Down by the oldjnill He asked her for a kiss. She said she wouldn't kiss him—i Not by a dam site! —Army Times By Len Hensel The unforseen death pi Dr. Duncan has brought about a crisis. It is upon the shoulders of "the powers that be" to determine NOW, whether or not Auburn is to remain in the old educational groove or surge ahead to become a leading educational institution of the South or possibly' the entire country. This college is at the crossroads. With the utmost care and discretion in selecting a new man to take the helm, I the trustees can make this school, and conversely, they can break lit. Now that we {are at this criti-jcal stage, it is Jup to the students, trustees, f a c ,u 11 y , and Hensel members of the extension and research divisions to merge into one group with one . common cause in mind. -It is our duty, one and all, to drop all prejudices and personal ambitions, and consider the good of the whole. Now is the time to forget all selfish motives and work together. Wouldn't it be a good idea for the type of man necessary to fill the leaders of all groups to meet and draw up plans for the type of man necessary to fill the position of president of this institution? This type of meeting does not "(Continued on page 8) i —_ Friday, August 1, 1947 THE PLAINSMAN—5 Veterans Urged To Note Deadline Congressional action and presidential approval have made deadlines increasingly important to World War II veterans. Carl F. Walker, V.A. Contact Representative of the Auburn Veterans Administration Office, explained today that July 25, 1947 had been fixed as the final day which may be counted by ex-service men ; and women as service during Workl War II in establishing eligibility, for important benefits. The date was fixed in accordance with Senate Resolution 123, which became Public Law' 239 of the 80th Congress upon approval by President Truman. For purposes of education and training, loan guarantees and readjustments allowances provided in the G.I. Bill, and for vocational rehabilitation of disabled veterans under Public Law 16, the period considered war service thus becomes September 16, 1940 through July 25, 1947. * • Persons entering service after July 25, 1947 will not become eligible for G.I. Bill benefits, and any compensation or pension awarded veterans "and their dependents as a result of such service will be paid at peace-time rates,, instead of the higher war rates. Those who served on active duty at any time during the period of September 16, 1940 through July 25, 1947 and are subsequently discharged under conditions other than dishonorable after at least 90 days total service, both war and peacetime, are entitled to certain G.I. Bill benefits. So are such veterans with less than 90 days service who were discharged for service-incurred disabilities. Benefits for which these two groups of veterans may apply are as follows: 1. At least one year of G.I. Bill education or training. In addition to the year, the veteran acquires eligibility for an additional period equal to the length of time served during the war •period as defined by Congress, up to four years maximum. The Veterans Administration defrays the cost of tuition, books, and supplies and pays the veteran a living allowance. - 2. G.I. loan guarantee benefits for home, farm and business loans. The Veterans Administration guarantees half of the veteran's loan up' to . a maximum commitment of $4,000 on real estate and $2,000 on non-real estate loans. 3. Readjustment allowances for unemployed and self-employed veterans.- Entitlement is based on length of war service, the veteran receiving eight weeks of allowances for each of the first three months of war service, and four weeks for each additional month, .up to a maximum of 52 weeks. The major fraction of a month counts as a full month. Benefits generally are $20 per week for the unemployed and $100f per month for the self-employed, less earnings. 4. Veterans with any war service at all may qualify for. vocational rehabilitation training under Public Law 16 provided they have a 'compensable disability incurred during war service which results in a vocational handicap. The program includes both educational and job training of a nature which will aid the veteran in overcoming his handicap. Maximum length of training is four years, except in special cases. July 25th, 1947 also becomes the date from which the following statutory time limitations will be figured: 1. .G.I. Bill education or training must be started within four years of that date, or date of discharge, whichever is later, and the program ends in nine years. 2. All Public Law 16 training must be completed nine years from July 25, 1947. 3. G.I. loan guarantees remain available for 10 years after July 25, 1947. 4. Readjustment allowances may be claimed until two years after July 25, 1947, or date of discharge, , whichever is later, and the program ends five years from July 25, 1947.' Full information may be obtained from the Auburn Veterans Administration office at 235 Mell Street. For the Veterans By Luther Smith Baptist Student Union will entertain with an all-day picnic and barbecue at Chewacla, Wednesday, August 9. Special invitations are being sent alumni and students not in school this quarter. The program at noon will feature a message by William Hall Preston, Associate Southwide Student Secretary for the Southern Baptist Convention. This will be followed by dinner at 1 p.m. and an afternoon of fun and recreation. Tickets may be bought for $1 from Charles Roselle, minister of students, Lois Williams, Pansy Noblin, Darline Wilson, Jimmy Bartlet, Patsy Allen, and Bill Thomason, members of the Ticket Committee. FOR SALE: 16 ft. house trailer with porch awning, fenced in lot, piped water, and drain. Located on campus behind tennis courts. See at A.P.I. Trailer Ct. on Lot # 91. SHOP THE CATALOG WAY AT jffl in this big, value-packed store otVMM moftey&K6 Everything you need , .,, satisfaction guaranteed! That's the value-song of Sears Catalog Order Office. On .every page of Sears Fall Catalog you'll find money-»aving values in everything you need . . . for gifts, for wear, for your home. Do you need curtains? There's a~range"of styles to brighten any home—af money-saving prices. Do you need clothes for the children? Shirts for father? A. dress for mother? Sears Catalog shows them in tough, long wearing fabrics—at money-saving prices. Come in to Sears Catalog Order Office today. Get courteous assistance in writ-ing your order. It's the trouble-free way to find everything you need ...- ond sew* money, too/ %$dfafactfa guaranteed CCA DC ^ £e€tto€et4t* JUNK) VmjmentP4nn 816 Ave. A Opelika Phone 385 Veterans of Auburn have asked this column to extend a "thank you"'to Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers (R., Mass.), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee,' for her gallant and courageous backing of veterans' legislation. Say what you may, but - it took a woman to put fire under the feet of the House—it took a woman with fire in her soul, a Woman grateful that this country is still free, to back veterans' legislation in the House. * » » Bills directing .the -Office of Selective Service Records to create and maintain a . $10,000,000 catalogue of summary cards con- ..., t a i n i n g veterans qualifications — w h at t h e y did in world War II, and their abili- 'ties — were introduced simultaneously in the Senate and the House. If pass- Smith ed, these bills will require all veterans to fill out such forms. All veterans who do not cooperate (IF this bill is passed) will be subject to five years' imprisonment or $10,000 fine or both. The legislation's goal is -to make sure that 100,000 men will be available at reception centers within 72 hours.'and one million men within 30 days, in. event the nation is compelled to mobilize again. * * * Distribution of the American Defense Service Medal for veterans who served between Sept. 8, 1939, and* Dec. 7, 1941, inclusive, and of the World War'II Victory Medal ior active service between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946; inclusive, will start on August 1. Veterans are requested not to make mail inquiries concerning distribution. Complete details will be released shortly from Washington and locally. Bills providing increased pay benefits for advanced ROTC students ., were reported to both House and Senate committees last week. The bills were tagged "must legislation" by the War Department. These RQTC measures woul,d give students in the last two years of instruction $1 a day in addition to the 79c subsistence allowance now being paid. During the six weeks spent in army drilling camps, students will receive thei pay of privates. Another provision in the bill would permit ROTC students to receive GI Bill allowances as well as ROTC pay. If they became members of the National Guard or bther reserve components, they may also receive drill pay concurrently with ROTC pay. Questions 1 Q. I'm a veteran student. I expect to make more than $150 a month during the next monthf Will my subsistence be cut? • A. Yes. If you have no dependents, your $150 plus your subsistence will be cut to $175. If you have one or more dependents, your $150 plus your subsistence will be cut to $200. You may work part-time or full-time and still draw your full allowance, provided that the wages you earn for such employment, plus your subsistence allowance, does not total more than $175 a month if you have no dependents or $200 a month if you have one or more dependents. Your VA subsistence allowance is reduced proportionately when the total exceeds the statutory limits. Q. Does a year of entitlement to the GI Bill mean a school year or a calendar year? A. A calendar year. The deadline on almost all GI aids was fixed by Congress last week. Here are the stipulations of the resolution which now has been written into the law of the land: ' • 1. Guaranteed loans to veterans under the GI Bill must be applied for within ten years, or not later than July, 1957. 2. Readjustment allowance's or 52-20 payments of $20 a week to, jobless veterans can be paid up to five years after passage or until July, 1952. • 3. Educational and training rights' and benefits under the GI Bill must be completed within nine years or by Jiily, 1956. This includes vocational rehabilitation training for -disabled veterans under Public Law 16. * * * I know that I voice the opinion of .every veteran on this campus when I express utmost sorrow that President L. N. Duncan has died. A man wtih higher character has never held the presidency of Auburn. • . » * * Hopes for the passage of a raise in student veterans' allowance fell when - Congress adjourned last Saturday. Having scorned the raise, why doesn't Congress now pass a law allowing cannibalism? Better to eat one's brother than to starve one's self. . Auburn's veteran-parents were on record today with recommendations for bettering health and recreational.facilities for married veterans and their families on college campuses. The ideas were embodied in a resolution adopted at the meeting of the conference on special services for veteran students' families held in Montgomery.- They are: (1) That the agencies represented list services authorized by law to wives and children of veterans, and indicate where the Student Center To Get New Soda Fountain A new. soda fountain and bar, approximately 25' long, is being installed in ' Student Center at Auburn. The soda fountain will servo as a laboratory for students of the cafeteria management course as well as a gathering place for Auburn undergraduates. The unit is completely equipped with linoleum topped cabi-services available to veterans' families are different from those available to non-veterans' families. (2) That the several institutions contact agencies to deter' mine which authorized services are available within the county and inform families of veterans when and where such services are located. (3) That on each campus there should be, a special committee created, to recommend to college authorities ways of broadening health and recreational fa-- cilities. (4) That the members of the conference approve procuring of rates on group insurance similar to Blue Cross medical insurance rates. The conference was presided over by Mr. Cftarles Edwards, Auburn registrar. nets, coffee urns, electric mixers, ice cream units, and counter stools. It is hoped that the soda fountain will be opened for business in the fall. FOR SALE: Army jeep in" good condition. Four practically new tires, built-on body, and recently overhauled. Call J. A. Fuller at 624-M. My clothes sure look and feel swell since I have them cleaned at HAGEDORNS— — The Style Center of East Alabama The most wanted items for men . . . White Shirts in good quality We have received the following in the past few days: BY TOWNE— WHITE DRESS SHIRTS All Sizes White Broadcloth . White Slub Broadcloth at '300 at ? 3 2 5 BY ARROW— WHITE SPORT SHIRTS Short Sleeves— In Oxford Cloth and Summer Cools at*3 25 ARROW— Under Shirts ARROW— Shorts BY TEXTRON--- Boxer Shorts . 79« and *1 * . . . at*!25 .25 Pai amas . at ?1 *4"95 to ? 7 - 9 5 SPECIAL REDUCTION FOR MEN AND BOYS ALL LESS SWIM TRUNKS H a g e d o r n ' s The Style Center of East Alabama 6—THE PLAINSMAN Friday, August 1, 1947 Magic as a Hobby Series Starts Today! Tricks You Can Do! How many times have you thrilled to the word "MAGIC?" Something which is beyond the grasp of the average intellect. How many times have you wish- ' ed you could do the unbelievable things that you've seen and heard about magic? Well, just read ,on, the time and opportunity has come your way, and you too will be able to do the seemingly impossible things in THE ART OF MAGIC. In far off China, the world's oldest civilized country, secret Oriental mysteries have existed for thousands of years, being en- . larged upon as time went on by modern students, and "workers of magic illusions, who in recent years have become the cleverest .magicians known. You, like thousands of others after reading; MAGIC AS A HOBBY, will be able to amaze and mystify your friends and neighbors. The mystifying tricks which appear today in .the "Magic as a Hobby" column are written in everyday language so that you may understand it easily. ,. The effects tnat appear in the column are taken from the magical library of John Rasch, world travelled magician, known the world over as "Magi." Not a fake in any sense of the word, Mr, Rasch admits thqt his magic mysteries are nothing more than the applied secrets of the Magic World which profession he has followed many years. You'll receive a special delight in doing magic — in matching your wits with others, and in fooling them. It is The Auburn Plainsman's sincere hope that you and your friends will derive many hours of pleasure from the mysteries arid tricks presented through this column. "MAGIC AS A HOBBY" Magic YOU CAN DO! See Page Five. By John Rasch It's fun to be fooled but it's more fun to know. 1. Card Concentration Effect: Ask someone of your audience to come forward and assist you by cutting the deck in two heaps. These heaps are now laid side by side and the performer remarks that there is a mystic connection between, the top cards of each heap, and that by merely glancing at one he will be able to name the other. Lifting the top card of the lower half, he considers it for a moment, replaces it, and immediately names the top card of the other' heap. The card is turned over, and his prediction is found to be correct. The heaps are immediately placed together, the pack is cut again. Again the performer demonstrated the mystic connection, which can be done over and over again with invariable success. Secret: The secret of the t'rick is absurdly simple, but charmingly subtle. The performers previously ascertains the top card of the pack. Naturally when DELICIOUS BREAD and BAKERY GOODIES CAKES DELICIOUS PIES HOT CROSS BUNS And Other Delicacies AUBURN BAKERY Whatley Building So. College St. PHONE 1040 he cuts the pack, he knows the top card of the upper hal^. Now he looks at the top card of the lower heap, notes its • value (not allowing other spectators to see it, of course)' and names the top card of the upper heap. Then when his statement has been proven he places the lower heap on the upper heap. He again knows the top card of the deck and can again name the top card correctly, When the deck has been cut and he looks at the top card of the heap. Everyone is looking for something difficult and the glancing at the top card of the lower heap is taken for a bit of by-play intended to disguise the real secret, whereas it is really the clue to the effect, performing it carefully with a great deal of "concentration" and it will go over big. - • * * * The above magic effect comes from 'the Magic Library of John Rasch, World Travelled Magician. Everyone likes MAGIC How ma'ny times have you said to yourself,-"Gosh, how I wish I was in the KNOW HOW?" Well, here's your opportunity. Mr. Rasch now offers' to the public for the first time his new and personal book called "MAGIC AS A HOBBY" consisting of 108 magic tricks you can do. This book has a beautiful two color cover design, 75. illustrations, including* six full pages' of pictorial layout. Mr. Rasch has spared no expense to bring you a book you ban be proud to own. It also includes a history of himself and his picture. Don't delay. The supply is limited. Mail coupon below. One copy $1 or two copies for $1.75. Address, John Rasch, "The Magi", Box 326 Fairfax, Ala. Yes, I want to avail myself the opportunity of receiving your book "MAGIC AS A HOBBY." Enclosed find $1 for one copy or $1.75 for two copies. 1 Check -how many wanted 2 Name - OPENS CARD SHOP STUDENT MASONS WELCOME Alfred E. James, j -(above) former instructor in tire school of architecture and allied arts, yesterday invited all students to visit his card shop which opened last Friday. The shop is located below James' Photographic Studio and carries a complete line of Hallmark cards and Crane's fine papers. Address P. O. Box i Please write name and address plainly Pi Tau Sigma Hears Commander Howes The Alabama Tech Chi Chapter of Pi Tau Sigma held its regular meeting, Monday, July 14, in Ramsay Engineering Building. After a short business discussion the meeting was turned over to the program chairman, Robert L. Ferrell, who introduced the guest speaker, Commander William C. Howes, USN. Commander Howes gave a speech on the topic,, "How the Germans used hydrogen-peroxide WSSF Drive Is Set For November 10-13 The annual WSSF Drive, sponsored by the Auburn Inter-Faith Council, will be held on the campus the- week of November 10-15? The preliminary plans for. the drive consist of two phases: Educating the campus about the World Student Service Fund and solicitations. T h e , ' solicitations will be conducted in two ways: through campus organizations and individual donations and through a social function. The social event has been set for November 14 with consent of Dean Cater. The purpose of the World Student Service Fund is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed by the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, languages or religion. World Student Relief is committed to the- rehabilitation of university life in its full scope and to the ideal of international student solidarity. Funds are raised and administered to serve urgent student needs wherever they may arise. ' to propel their undersea raiders." Many guests were present for the program. ) Sat* $000.00 SitB $38.00 SetC $000.00 Sit 0 $58.75 Set E $000.00 Meet inelute Federal Tax For a lifetime of loveliness '.".". Art-Carved rings by Wood Every one is the product of experienced diamond buyers, talented cutters, inspired goldsmiths . . . no wonder more brides wear Art-Carved rings than any other rings in America. See our collection of Art-Carved rings today. WARE'S Jewelry AUBURN MASONIC LODGE OCCUPIES NEW QUARTERS IN WHATLEY BUILDING By J. T. Wehunt The new home of the Auburn Lodge No. 76 A.F. & A.M. is now practically complete. The rooms which comprise the meeting place of the three Masonic orders, the Auburn Lodge, the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine, are located on the second floor of the Whatley Building, directly across from the college pampus. on College Street. Included in the space which now furnishes the three orders spacious, cool, and comfortable meeting quarters are—on ' one side the Lodge hall or assembly room which is 30 feet by 60 feet, and an ante room. On the other side is a lounge, a large dining room, and a modern and well-equipped i kitchen. Toilet facilities for both men and women are available. These quarters^ are newly furnished throughout and a cooling system makes them very comfortable in the summer. The_ Lodge is now making an effort to contact all Masons in the city in good standing for *the purpose of inviting them to meet with the local group at then-regular and special communications, where they will find a cordial welcome. Especially is this true of student Masons. The officers are aware of the fact that .there are a number of student Masons in the city who are members of Lodges in other sections of Alabama and neighboring States. Both officers and members of the local group are anxious to meet these Masons and have them visit. with them whenever possible. However, no effective way has been found to make personal contacts. Regular meetings are • held on the second and fourth Monday nights; called meetings are held on alternate. Monday nights to take care of the degree work. One or more degrees are conferred each Monday night. The meetings start at 7:30. In 1946, the Auburn Lodge celebrated its Centennial Anniversary. It was during the year 1845 that the Auburn Lodge was created and received its charter from, the Grand Lodge" of Alabama. During the period of the War Between the States, the Lodge was inactive due to the absence of its membership serving with the armed forces of the South. The original Charter was either lost or destroyed during this war and a new Charter was issued by the Grand Lodge • in 1864. The Lodge still operates' under this charter. Although the Lodge has been inactive for short periods of time on two or three different occasions, it has never lost its Charter. Thus it has been in continuous existence since 1845. • The past few years have been marke'd by continuous advancement and increased interest in Masonic work. There are at present over 200 members in good standing in the Lodge. Current officers are: George W. Hargreaves, W. M.; Glenn A. Schrader, S. W.; Henry A. Young, J. W.; J. B. Richards, treasurer; E. Fort Ward, Secretary; F. Gordon Biish, S. D.; I. F. Reed, J. D. You'll like your snapshots more • than ever when » 111 F i • i i v • • Enlargements bring out a wealth of detail and beauty oftentimes not seen in the regular size print. Bring in your favorite snapshot negatives today, and let our experts make crisp, sharp enlarge* aients. 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Champions of leagues 1 and 5 have been decided, and league 4 will find their best team Thursday. . j The Theta Chi's, behind the excellent pitching of Foots Morris, came through as league 1 winners with a record of 7 wins against a single loss, and although the Faculty of league 5 has one game remaining, it has already won the number 5 crown with an incomplete record of 5 victories against one defeat. The Baptists tangled with the Alpha Psi vets Thursday afternoon to decide the league 2 winner, but this game is being played after the Plainsman deadline so scores on that game are lack-ing. In league 3, the Sigma Nu's, boasting a record of 6-1, meet the KA's, who have 5 wins against 2 losses, to decide who is boss in that group. In the most unpredictable and changable league, DSP with 5-3 wi'll play Sigma Chi who has 4-3, and Ag Hollow, who is tied with Sigma Chi, will battle it out with LCA. .If DSP losses and Ag -Hollow wins, there will be a two way tie for the league 4 championship, but if DSP wins, they will take top honors. The Play-boys will meet the Henpecks also on Monday to decide *rho will represent league 6 in the play-offs. The play-boys have 6 wins and one MEET YOUR COACH COACH "POP" WERNER (above) who is head line coach of the Tigers grid squad, has the distinction of being the only football player in the history of the Duke University engineering school to graduate in four years. In school, Pop was not only on top in scholastic standings, but he was also the best tackle in the Southern Conference. ., He showed his loss, while their opponents have ability as a line coach when his taken 5 and also dropped one. The low score of, the summer schedule was a thrilling one run fight between the Sigma Nu Snakes and the Chairborne Faculty in which the Snakes squeezed across the only tally late in the game. Rooks pitched for the winners and Roberts was. charged with the loss. The SAE's continued in their fight to set another record by taking a 24-8 and a 23-8 drubbing at the hands of the Baptists and Alpha Psi's. In their final encounter of the season they bowed to the SPE's 9-7 to bring then-total to 155 runs scored against them in eight games; which is nineteen and three-fourths run per game! ' Scores of the g a m e s berrr^ played between July 32 and 30 are: League 1: TC-Vag, 14-8; Vag- KS, 14-5; TC-OTS, 6-6; TC-WG, ll-2;OTS-KS, 5-4. League 2: Bap- SAE, 24-8; Bap-KPA,- 5-0; AP-SAE, 23-8; SPE-SAE, 9-7; AP-KPA, 6-5. League 3: Fac-FFA, 8-7; KA-FFA, 9-2; PKT-Fac, 7-2; SN-Fac, 1-0; KA - PKT, 6-4. League 4: Out-LCA, 8-2; DSP LCA, 5-4; Out-AG HO, 5-4; SC-Out, 7-6; AG HO-DSP, 2-0. League 5: Reb-ATO, 11-9; TKE-ATO, 12-10; "Fac-Reb, 10-3;'Reb- PDT, 16-4. League 6: Pir-Gyp, 8-2; HP-Pir, 13-5; Lat-Gyp, 14- 12; PB-Gyp, 21-9; HP-Lat, 7-5. forward wall brought William and Mary the Southern Conference football crown in 1942. After serving a tour of duty in the. Navy, Pop came to Auburn and is now starting his second year as line coach for the Tigers. Evans Sets New Date For Tournament Play Coach Bob Evans announced this week that because of the limited facilities on which to play matches, the deadline for second round play in the tennis, badminton, table tennis, and golf tournaments will be changed. Coach Evans has set August 9 as the new date and has expressed his desire for all players to meet their opponents as early as possible. Several first round matches haven't been played, and if ' these matches aren't taken care of immediately, the names of both jnen will be "scratched" Iro7ii)tl|6|t0urnament."- - "-- ~ RESIGNS POST Coach Tex W a r r i n g t o n, who has been assistant line coach of the Tiger football team for the past six months, resigned his post last week to play professional football for ' t he Brooklyn Dodgers. Tex player center on Coach Voyles' championship team at William and Mary and transferred to Auburn in 1944. During that season, he won top SEC hon-. ors and made many of the All- American teams. After his graduation, Tex played football for the Brdok-lynites and came to Auburn as a coach last February. He is now on his way to Sun Valley, Idaho' to join the squad at the Dodger summer camp. "If you'll let me fill this in for you and me, sweetheart . . . I promise to take you to the MIDWAY v TAVERN just anytime you say!" MIMIAV TAVERN " I ' u f SPECIAL I7/A/6, PROP. R.D.WELLS |T|i u • SPECIALIZ/A/OMSrfAKMMfRS OPEUKA-AUBURN ALA. HIWAY PHONE AUBURN 9136 Co-recreational Sports Get Off To Good Start Co-recreation got off to a good start Tuesday with the beginning of the summer. bridge, ping pong, and badminton tournaments. Twenty couples played their first round of bridge, and the badminton entries had a good night of practice in preparation for their first round matches. Miss Martha Walton, who is in charge of the tournaments announced that entries are still being accepted in all of the events, and she urges anyone who wishes to get in on the fun to contact her at the gym immediately. She also announced that the swimming pool will be open to anyone at 7 p. m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tournaments are also being held at the same time on the same dates. DO YOU WANT TO PARK A TRAILER in a modern trailer park on Opelika-Auburn Highway two miles from campus? Automatic hot water, free Bendix service. Call Auburn 305 X-M if interested. MEET YOUR tEAM BILL WADDAIL (above) is expected to be one of the leading ends of the Tiger pigskin aggregation this fall. Wild Bill, who weighs 190 and stands three inches 'over the six foot mark hails ' from Phenix City and opposing tackles and ends think "lie is "just as "rough W any from that community. This 21 year old sophomore, who served in the Army Air Forces during the War, earned his letter last year and was the outstanding end during practice this spring. Bill is majoring in ag engineering and his ambition is "to become a big plantation owner". With Tid-well throwing 'em and this glue-fingered speed-demon out there tb catch 'em, opposing teams can expect trouble this season. Along the Bench By Jack Simms In Iboking over the plans, of the basketball arena that is being shipped here from Louisiana, I noticed a large front porch that was used as a lounge by the Army. That's a swell idea for the Armed Forces, but with the drastic shortage in locker space here, we could put it to better use by boxing it in and using it as. a locker room. The shortage of locker space in our present Gym' has been a pain in the neck to PE students, and unless something is done, we will have the same trouble with the arena . . . just a thought that's worth some consideration. Along with every complaint, it is nice to commend someone. For the first time in the history of Auburn, we have a lighted soft-ball diamond. It will be something really worthwhile for the athletic minded students to be able to watch the softball playoffs in the cool of the evening. The lighted diamond is at the north end of the varsity baseball field and can also be used for volleyball. Our thanks to the intramural department. , * * * Auburn has really been sending her representatives in .the coaching field during the past few years. Herhert Burton, form- .er Tiger basketball and track star, is now assistant coach at Talladega. Herb got his'diploma from the Plains in March and went to Talladega in time to coach his track team to the district high school' championship. On a recent visit to Auburn, he said that he has some good athletes he will be sending this way in a couple of years. Yeah man, we can always use 'em. •* * * J. D. Bridges, of the 1942 red-tion is another Auburnite who headed twin football combina-1 has gone into the coaching profession ^recently. John has accepted a job as assistant football coach at the University of the' South at Sewanee, Tennessee. While attending Ramsay High School in Birmingham, he and his twin brother were top linemen on the football team, and after coming to Auburn, they received much publicity for the way in which they often played each others position without the coaches knowing it. * * * The dream backfield t h at everyone has been so interested in' will take the field when the college all-stars play their annual game this fall. The Army will dominate the group of all-stars, with three of its great backs now scheduled to start the game along with Trippi of Georgia. Tucker, the quarterback of the collegiate champs, along with Davis and Blanchard make up the dream backfield. With Blanchard and Trippi in there, the all-stars won't be worried about that all important one yard to go, and with Tucker to pass and block, and Davis to r u n ' t h e ends, the college kids are the betting fav orite over their older and more experienced foe. Any coach in Darrow Appointed To Coaching Staff It was announced by Coach Carl Voyles Monday that George R. Darrow\has been added to the Tiger coaching staff. Coach Darrow, a former Oklahoma A & M football, basketball, and trar* star, will be the end coach for varsity football and will also tutor the freshman baskettjallers ' A native of Oklasbma City, he began his college career at the University of Oklahoma in 1938, but shifted to A & M when his high coach became an aggie mentor. Darrow held down one of the end positions for two seasons and played guard on the hardwood quintet for a campaign while with the Aggies. In addition to this, he ran the dashes for the track team. After entering the Army Air Forces in 1942, Darrow rose from the rank of private to Second Lieutenant and as an elisted man played end for the Mitchell Field eleven. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to A & M for, his"degree and later joined the Brooklyn Dodgers professional football team. / •• Coach Darrow will assume his duties with the beginning of fall football practice September 1.' Friday, August 1, 1947 THE PLAINSMAN—7 THE PREACHER CONNECTS! Open Division Softball Standings Thru Wednesday, July 30 League 1 League 4 Team W L Team W L AUBURN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 1947 SEASON Date Game Sept. 26—Miss Southern Oct. 4—Louisiana Tech -4||U- UT-OJn.-of.Florida Oil;. 18—Georgia Tech Oct. 25—Tulane Nov. 1—Vanderbilt Nov. 8—Miss State Nov. 15—Un. of Georgia Nov. 22—Clemsori Place Montgomery Auburn Montgomery Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Columbus Clemson Price $2.50 2.50 3.50 3.60 3.75 '3.50 3.50 3.60 3.00 1. Alumni orders were given priority through July 22. 2; All orders will- be numbered as received and be filled according to this number. 3. After July 26 tickets will be held to the general public on first come, first served basis. 4., Tickets for the Georgia game in Columbus in north end concrete stands will be reserved @ $2.70. 5. A four-ticket limit has been put on purchases for the Georgia tech and Georgia games. 6. Checks or money orders must accompany orders for tickets. . * * • - • « • " • • . — - 4 *• — CHIEF'S Sinclair Service Station & Chiefs U-Drive-lt PHONE 446 Chief's l&Proud To Salute Beverley Ann Burkhardt As an outstanding member of the student body. Beverley, a senior in architecture from Auburn, is past president of Sphinx; member of Who's Who; society editor and columnist for The Plainsman; American Institute of Architects; past member of Owls, Oracles, and member Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. WHERE THE AUBURN STUDENTS TRADE TC OTS Vag KS WG DSP 5 SC 4 AG HO 4 LCA 3 Out 3 League 3 League 5 Team W L Team W L Bap 7 0 Fac 5,1 AP 6 1 Reb. 5 3 PKA 2 5 PDT 3 4 SPE~ 2 5 ATO 3 4 - SAE League 3 Team SN KA FFA PKT Fac W 6 5 3 3- 1 TKE 1. 5 , League 6 • Team W L PB HP Lat Pir Gyp Big Jim Pharr.. who is one of the leading sluggers for the Baptists, is shown here getting ready' to knock another of his booming drives past the opposing outfield in one of last week's softball battles. In this game the "Preachers" blasted the SPE's 20-5. The umpire is Red Holley. and the SPE catcher is unidentified. (Paul Muller photo). WANTED TO BUY: Used car. Inquire 108 S. Ross after 6 p. m. FOR SALE: Practically new Springfield Automatic 22 Rifle. Phone 223-R or inquire at 329 Samford Avenue. the country would give his last pair of false teeth to have this backfiell on his team. F I N A L CLEARANCE END OF SEASON SALE Sale lasts Through Aug. 16 20% REDUCTION ON: i Ties Sport Shirts m Dress Sirts > £ Summer Shoes Trousers Raincoats Swim Suits Sport Coats Straw and Felt Hats T-Shirts and - v Suits including New Fall Patterns 4H-.U ti \ P*1 = 11 1IIII1III1IIIIIIII1IIII1IIIII WARD'S MEN STORE "Everything for the College Man" i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiii mil iiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiliilllHl m » ON THESE Shakespeare and South Bend Casting Reels "True Temper" Rods Heddon "Pal" Fly Rods Gladding and South Bend Lines Lures: Jitterbugs, Hawaiian Wigglers, Shimmy Wigglers, Slim Jims and Crippled Shads We are pleased to announce the dealership for the new MARTIN OUTBOARD MOTORS. The Martin Motor will give you both mile-an-hour trolling and breathless swift cruising. This motor offers improvements in starting and performance. The secret—mechanically controlled poppet valves. See this fine new outboard motor at JACK MOORE'S SPORT SHOP OPELIKA 8—THE PLAINSMAN Friday, August 1, 1947 Walton, Object of This Chance Feature, Tracked by Reporters to Fort Benning By Luther and Wofford Smith "Why are you interviewing me?" asked the Auburn ROTCGI at Fort Benning. " I ' l l tell you," the reporter answered, "it's this way. Ole Skipper Coleman and I wrapped our necks together, wracked , o u r brains, and came up with a new way of getting a feat u r e . We picked your picture at random* "Oh, a Random Harvest, huh," the GI punned. That's my boy, Charles A. Walton. Charles is a second quarter sophomore enrolled at Auburn as a pharmacy major. He's one of these students who have been intelligent enough to acquire a better half—someone to suffer hardships with, someone to confide in, someone to— Anyway, Charles is married. He 'says that marrying v before finishing college is the most sensible thing a person can do. "Living on $90 per month makes for rio tea party, but my wife and I manage. I'm settled down now and really have something of a motivating power behind my scholastic endeavors. Marrying made a, decided impression on, my average." Author's note: The above does not express. our views in any shape, form, or fashion. We would rather create our own shape, form and fashion. Interrogated as to how he met his wife, Charles answered: "It began as a high school romance. It was in high school that T met Priscilla Joyce Mclnish and after I got .out of service, I changed- her name to Priscilla Joyce Mclnish Walton." Charles was, while in service, one of these rare sailors who sail on boats. On the ocean, too. During his two years in the U. S. Navy, nine months of which were in the' Pacific, Charles saw duty on ships including the USS Andromeda and the USS Lipan. "I believe I broke all previous records for continuity of mess cooking," Walton reveals. Charles lists his ambitions as three separate things: (1) To become a member of Scabbard and Blade. (2) To become a member of Rho Chi (honorary fraternity for pharmacy students.) (3) To be "a good husband. His extracurricular activities Begorra! Sigma Chis Have An Irish Housemother By L u t h e r Smith "Faith, mon, ye cannot spaek to me—ye cannot even int e r v i ew me if ye cannot talk I r r r r r i s h , " said Mrs. Jessie Townsend, Sigma Chi housemother, in her pleasant voice. "I bae from an auld I r r r r i s h home, meself," sez I was emphasis on the rolling of t h e " r ' s ." You may have guessed it: Mrs, FOR SALE: 1942 model National house trailer, 24 feet long. Excellent condition. See D: K. Clanton at 161 W. Glenn. FOR SALE: E6 kk alto saxa-phone in excellent condition. See Harold Hartwig in Cottage, 6A at Graves Center or call 518. AUBURN PHOTO SUPPLY STORE CAMERAS F I LM SUPPLIES 106'/2 N. College Phone 435 (Over Mildred Lippitts) Charles A. Walton include fraternity, work (as a member of'Lambda Chi Alpha), photography, and music. He says he is ,'particularly fond of semi-classical music; Nelson Eddy, Richard Cr'ooks, and Spike Jones." i Townsend is pure Irish. Since her schooldays in Illinois, she has been faithful to her antecedents. "Aye, proud I be," she'll say if you ask her how it feels to be a descendant of those noble old potatoe-people. Mrs. Townsend .after finishing her studies at the Illinois State Normal Teachers' College, taught grades, from one to nine. "People don't know about teaching school nowadays," she expounds. "I started teaching when I was 17 years old and had to wade through snow to get to my school." • Ex-Marine Solves Housing Problem; Builds House For Bride In Five Days By Mary Bright, Assistant Director, Auburn News Bureau A home for $500—that's what Dick B a r r , , v e t e r a n student built in five days for his bride. When Dick brought J e a n to Auburn after their marriage t h r e e weeks ago, she found a house 20-by-14 feet with combination bedroom-sitting room, kitchen, bath and c l o s e t - plus electric lights and running water. , , " I 'm so proud of him I want everybody to see it," Jean says. Dick, exrmarine from Banks, was helped only by his brother-in- law and two friends. He had spent months hunting crowded Auburn for a place to live when he decided to build. Dropping out of school for the spring quarter, he scouted a dozen towns for materials. Lumber, the biggest item, cost him around $350. Plumbing fixtures took about $200, but Dick's initiative eliminated the second expense/ He found an Auburn house owner who agreed to let him build in the back yard and to pay for plumbing fixtures in exchange for the house when Dick and Jean leave Auburn. Bringing his l u m b e r from Banks ready cut, Dick and his three helpers erected the house WI OFFER — IN — STEAKS CHICKEN AND FRESH WATER CATFISH DINNERS Plus Your favorite Beverages and Sandwiches POPE'S 3 miles out on Loachapoka Highway "WHERE STUDENTS MEET TO EAT" in five days. That was fun. "I had a good time till I got in that ditch," Dick recalls. "That ditch" was 300 feet long and five feet deep. It took four days of muscle strain. Wiring the house cost $30 . . . carpenters-' another $75. That makes the cost for Dick a little under $500. For furniture, Dick bought an unfinished bed and table which he stained and shellacked. His mother contributed an old chair, dressing table and stool which she covered with gay chintz. The kitchen has built-in cabinets and shelves. Dick and Jean already are planning improvements on their homes—a coat of paint for the outside and a breakfast nooK annex. But as a junior in agricultural science, Dick has to spend most of his time studying. Both are so inspired by their success they are trying to persuade other married students that building is the answer to Auburn's critical housing shortage. "We can't see why more people dpn't do this," they puzzle. WATCHES SILVERWARE JEWELRY Gifts For Every Occasion Ih 1920, Mrs. Townsend and her-husband moved to the citrus groves of Florida, 60 miles below Daytona Beach. Mr. Town-send bought a grove which even today is still owned by his wife. However, loving her fraternity boys better than oranges, "Mrs. T." chooses to remain in Auburn as Sigma (5hi's housemother. According to her, "Auburn is home, now." Her patriotism to Auburn far excels her, love of the dearrr ould Irish. This is exemplified in the fact that both her daughters are Auburn graduates and both married Auburn men. It is further exemplified in her feeling toward Sigma Chi. "This is a grand bunch of boys," she says. "I'm crazy about 'em." Asked whether or not she ever wanted to return to Florida, Mrs. Townsend explained that she liked Auburn better. "But Cocoa (where I lived) was a beautiful place. Our grove was on an island between the Indian and Banana Rivers—near the Banana River Air Base," she described her Florida plantation, her hacienda. Since 1945, Mrs. Townsend has been housemother of Sigma Chi —one of their sweethearts. In 1940 she came to Auburn, and has left the village only once in seven years—when, in 1942, she served as Head Matron of the Girls at the Children's Home in Selma. . A bouquet of* best wishes goes to Mrs. Jessie Townsend, Housemother of the Week. EYES TESTED GLASSES FITTED It's Smart to Shop at Moore Jewelry Co. OPFI.I1CA. ALA IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. STEAKS CHICKEN SEAFOOD Auburn Grill Crisis (Continued from page 4) mean that there should be any mass demonstrations of any kind. This is a serious situation and should be handled with kid gloves.*With all the eyes in the state turned' towards Auburn, it is our duty to prove that we are mature, clear thinking individuals, and intend to go about solving this problem in the most sensible manner. The trustees could hold a meeting which could include leaders of the student body, faculty members, and executives of the experiment and extension stations. That group could draw up the qualifications for this man, and possibly make up a list of men who could qualify. this man must be This educator must have executive abilities. This executive-educator should be a man with progressive ideas about education. And this man shoifld come from outside the state. He must be a person who is not involved in local or state politics and is interested in nothing but the advancement of Auburn in the field of education. FOR SALE: One registered Dalmation dog, four months old. one registered Pointer, female two years old, and two pointer puns six weeks old. All reasonable prices. Interested parties call Jack Callis at 324. LOST: Black wallet thought to have been lost in Broun Hall. If found please contact S. L. DeBardelaben at 691-R for $5.00 reward. ^ . PITTS & CALDWELL %e % Great Summer Clearance Sale • ALL SUMMER ROBES ALL SUMMER SPORT-SHIRTS * TENNIS-OR-PLAY SHORTS COLORED POLO OR T SHIRTS DUNHILL SUSPENDERS AND BELTS \ l / 3 Off MEN'S FELT HATS SPORT COATS AND SLACKS ALL COLORED DRESS SHIRTS ALL LUGGAGE & FITTED CASES ALL SUMMER NECKWEAR MEN'S WOOL SUITS 14 on ALL OTHER Merchandise Reduced 10/ MEN'S STRAW & PANAMA HATS LEISURE JACKETS 1l/ 2 o« No Alterations-No Exchanges-No Approvals All Sales Final-Cash -Hty * *1 m><
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Title | 1947-08-01 The Auburn Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | / . the A uburn Plainsman TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOL. LXXII ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1947 Number 28 Death Of President Brings Expressions Of Grief and Sorrow From Entire South Audurn's Growth Remains As a Living Monument The death of President Luther Noble Duncan last Saturday morning came as a shock to students, faculty, alumni, and friends throughout the South. Many of Auburn's 4500 summer students were away for the weekend. It was not until Saturday evening that most of them learned of Dr. Duncan's death. By Saturday noon an 'extra edition of the Lee County Bulletin was being distributed in Auburn. State papers and the radio gave complete coverage of the president's death. The Crimson- White, official paper of the University of Alabama, requested editorial information from the Plainsman for their August 5 issue. Excerpts from state pap'ers: • Montgomery Advertiser Dr.' Luther Noble Duncan . . . was the educator who largely built the temple to house Auburn's soul . . . Dr. Duncan's premier status as an Alabama educator did not derive primarily from attainments of scholarship. It was his to be a breadwinner, to prop Auburn up Ao survive the depression, to hold the faculty together, provide buildings and thus make possible at some time —still in the future—the fulfillment of Auburn's academic des-. tiny as an institution second to none in the U. S. . . . When. Dr. Duncan took over (at Auburn), there were 1721 students, and today there is room for 6340—many of them war veterans for whom the present is the last chance . . . Through all of his career, Dr. Duncan was a fighter who rarely permitted his urge to victory to interfere with his smile. He was tenacious, but it was softhearted tenacity — an Auburn Tiger without snarls. He preferred to wear down an adversary, or kill him with kindness, rather than to bloody him. Dr. Duncan iwas gentle and spruce. At 71 he somehow had the fresh-washed aspect of a'boy. He was pawky, he loved banter, and his chuckle came from deep down when the joke was on him. Possibly Dr. Duncan never allowed himself to fall out with an enemy because he believed there was a good chance his own kindliness and good humor would, win the enemy over in the end. It was an excellent bet. The Advertiser feels certain that Auburn will remember Dr. Duncan as he would wish—as a president who adored the institution, who gave everything he had to advancing its interests arid expanding its greatness, as he saw it—and, not least, generating that share of the famous "Auburn Spirit" that makes people consider themselves Auburn alumni whether they ever went to school at Auburn or not. * * * Birmingham Post Early in Dr: Duncan's career he came upon a bit of philosophy in a magazine. He liked it, clipped it out of the periodical and made it his theme of life. Whenever he was. asked what he thought was the "secret of leadership," Dr. Duncan would produce a little card that bore that age-old comparison between "a boss" and "a leader." It compared the two in 10 points as follows: 1. The boss drives his men, the leader coaches them. 2. The boss inspires fear, the leader inspires enthusiasm. 3. The boss says "I", the leader says "We." , 4. The boss says "get there on time," the leaders gets, there ahead of time. , 5. The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown, the leader fixes the breakdown. 6. The boss knows how jt is done, the leader shows how it is done. ' » \ 7. The boss makes work a drudgery, the leader makes it a game. 8.' The boss says, "go" leaders says "let's go." the 9. TRe boss assigns, the task, the leaders sets the pace. 10. The boss depends on authority, the leader, depends on good will. * * * * Opelika Daily News Auburn, the state of Alabama and the nation have lost the services of a most efficient college head, also the counsel and the assistance of an able leader, Auburn particularly can ill afford the loss at this time. • . . . Dr. Duncan brought order out of confusion, knitted together a united alumni and college organization and set out to build one of the greatest educational institutions of the entire South. Under his leadership Auburn made more progress than it ever made before' evefi in:'twice the length of time. The enrollment grew from 1700 to 6300 under D u n c a n ' s administration. It would be idle to say this was just a natural growth. With the » exception of five years he spent teaching in district agricultural schools, he spent his entire life, you might say, on the Auburn campus, from student to president of the institution. Dr. Duncan was founder of the Auburn Extension Service and served as its head for a number of years. Here he pioneered advanced farming methods in Alabama thereby rendering a service that shall long be pointed to as a tribute to his memory. i Dr. Duncan had from time to time been referred to as a politician . . . Well, Dr. Duncan required political astuteness, if he was to hold his own with the late Dr. Denny and other University of Alabama lobbyists. The fact that he did hold his own on all occasions is easily proved by the record of Auburn's progress during his lead- The Late President Luther Noble Duncan ership. Better had some of his predecessors been more adept at politics. . . . We can imagine that the record he leaves behind vshall ever serve' as an incentive for those who follow in his steps. Auburn n e e d e d Dr. Duncan when he took the wheel; Auburn now mourns - t he passing of its great, leader. Annision Star / He was1 not as great an educator, broadly speaking, as some others who have been produced in this state, but few men have lived in Alabama who have exercised a greater influence on the life of the people as a whole than he did during the many years he was concerned with Auburn. Dr. Duncan was one of a galaxy of noble teachers that came to API around the turn of the century and built there a school whose graduates have found places of power and influence Ralph B. Draughon, director of instruction, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as executive officer pending selection of an acting president of the college. Mr. Draughon has been on Auburn's faculty since 1931. for good throughout the country . . . Dr. Duncan's peculiar forte was agriculture and animal husbandry. In the latten field, during the Great Depression, most of the technical schools of the South withdrew. Luther Duncan then saw his opportunity and expanded Auburn's Sch6ol of Animal Husbandry to such an extent that it is today regarded as foremost in the South. But it was as head of the Alabama Extension Service that he exercised his greatest influence. Dr. Duncan was- politically wise and astute. He was a power on Goat Hill at Montgomery, and during the years of his incumbency" as president, Auburn's enrollment and physical properties were vastly expanded. Today it stretches over several square miles in Lee County and an even greater building program is underway on the campus. Normally, he was a kindly, friendly old gentleman, but when the interests of Auburn were at stake he fought with the ire of a tiger. , * * * Birmingham News Dr. Duncan's .long and constructive career in education, particularly in its agricultural aspects, touched closely and influenced greatly the lives of countless thousands of our people. His devotion to his task was exemplified by his continuance in a .very arduous post even though he was well advanced in years and physically not very well. Great strides have been made at Auburn under his unremitting and loyal direction. Although there h a v e been many problems and difficulties at Auburn, some of which have involved a good deal of controversy, of Dr. Duncan's deep fidelity to his responsibilities and of his fine abilities there have alwaj^s been general recognition. His death leaves a great vacancy in the life of the state and brings sadness to innumerable Alabamians. Capt. Joseph W. Callahan, professor of naval science ROTC: "President Duncan devoted his life to selfless service to Auburn, He placed interest of Auburn above all others." George Petrie. retired dean of graduate school, 1942: "I have just heard of the sudden death of President Duncan. I am too shocked to, speak connectedly about the sad event. I have known Dr. Duncan for many years: first as a student, then as a colleague and the organizer of the Extension Service, and then for 15 years as the president of Auburn. During these 15 years I have seen the college grow tremendously in numbers,' in income, and in equipment. The city of Auburn has grown with it and because of it. Today this growth of the institution and the city is a living monument to him and his organizing ability, his shrewdness as a popular leader in the state, and. his sound financial judgment. Auburn owes much to him and will sadly miss him." * # * Dr. Zebulon . Judd, dean of education: "The development of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute has been the life-long passion of Dr. Luther Noble Duncan.. Its growth has been his chief satisfaction." P. O. Davis, director of Alabama Extension Service: "For a half century Dr. Duncan gave his best to Auburn. His greatest monument will be the service that he rendered, through Auburn, to the people of Alabama." * * *, Frank Boyd, p r e s i d e n t of Alumni Association: "Just heard of Dr. Duncan's sudden death. The loss makes all other problems seem very minor. Please express to Mrs. Duncan and to the college admiinstration the sincere sympathy of every alumnus. If we can be of any help, please call on us." * * * C. L. Hare, dean of chemistry: "The tragic news of President Duncan's death has just come to "rSi^'tod I feel impelled to express myself, however feebly, on the effect of his administration upon the,affairs of the college. At the time of his appointment by the Board of Trustees, the financial situation was chaotic and we seemed to be headed for collapse. In an unbelievably short time, he • had re-established the confidence of the faculty and the people of the state. His broad and intelligent grasp of finances and his untiring diligence and devotion to duty marked him as one of the great college presidents of the day. The material growth of the institution advanced rapidly and its spiritual growth was graciously affecting the people of the state." * * * Robert Gregg, president, TCI: "Dr. Luther N. Duncan's contribution to the economic and educational activities of his native state of Alabama have been immeasurable. | His leadership ' as president of the great institute at Auburn for the past 12 years and for many years prior to his ascendency to the office of president, and as director of the Extension Service, have meant to Chalker Says Dr. Duncan's Death Marks 'End Of A Glorious And Inspiring Era' "In early childhood he learned the meaning of exhausing toil in Alabama cotton fields. In those years of fatigue and sweat he conceived an abiding sympathy for Alabama farmers and began to develop his dream of making life more abundant for those who in labor and sorrow wrested a meager living from the good earth of the Southland," said the Rev. T. P. Chalker, pastor of the Auburn Methodist church, in eulogizing the late president. "Dr. Duncan's life was an epic struggle to' alleviate the condition of Alabama farm people, as well as to give to the youth of Alabama an opportunity for enriched living and enlarged service. . . . As someone has observed, with the passing of Dr. Duncan, Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the city of Auburn have come to the end of a glorious and inspiring era," said the Rev. Mr. Chalker. "Only against the horizon of time can his full stature be revealed. I should rather emphasize here the greatness, the true nobleness of Luther Noble Duncan as a man, a Christian, a friend. I have known many college executives" . . . It is my sincere conviction that Dr. Duncan excelled them all in friendly, enthusiastic cooperation with the work nearest my heart, that of the church of God," he continued. The Rev. William Byrd Lee, rector of Auburn's Episcopal church, is pictured delivering part of the funeral rites for the late Dr. L. N. Duncan at Graves Amphitheater. Council of Deans Draws Resolution Regretting Passing of Dr. Duncan A resolution of regret was adopted this morning by the Council' of Deans called into special meeting. The resolution: "Whereas, our Deloved friend and president, Luther Noble Duncan, died at 8:30 a. m. on this day July 26, 1947; "And whereas, he had devoted a lifetime of distinguished service to Auburn and the~ people of: Alabama; "And whereas, he had served officially as our president since Feb. 22, 1935, in the course of which time the institution has enjoyed its greatest period of-growth: "Now therefore be it resolved by the Council' of Deans, first, that Auburn has sustained an irreparable loss in the passing of our president; second the State of Alabama has lost a devoted citizen and public servant who gave unsparingly of his time and strength for the. public good; "third, the faculty, staff, and students of Auburn have lost a wise and understanding friend, and counsellor who was never too busy to hear their problems sympathetically and who was always ready to aid them." this state progress that will be recorded in history as great." * * * , Harry Barnes, Jr.. Montgomery, president Auburn Student Executive Cabinet: "The Auburn student body has suffered a-great loss . . . He was always a champion of the student, and to this end he unselfishly devoted his life." * * * • Dean J. E. Hannum, school of engineering: "In my nine years association with Dr. Duncan, I have respected him as an inspiring leader and friend. He has devoted a lifetime unselfishly and earnestly to promoting all phases of the education of the youth of Alabama and the South. I believe that no one has made a greater contribution to the future welfare of our state." J. A. Keller, president, State Teachers College, Florence: "A great educator and a splendid citizen has passed on. We shall greatly miss him." , » * » Ralph B. Draughon, director of instruction: "Auburn and the state| of Alabama have , suffered a great loss in the death of President Duncan. I worked with him intimately over the years in many enterprises for the upbuilding of Auburn and for the general good of the people of this state. His great love and appreciation of the farm people of Alabama and his iifelorig mission to improve their lot are known to all. He was a patient man and a wise one. He never ceased working for the goals that he had set—a greater Auburn and a greater Alabama." The funeral procession of Dr. L. N. Duncan is shown arriving at Graves Amphitheater where more than 2000 people gathered to pay respects to the late president Sunday afternoon. Friends from over the southeast were here. fckJ* 2—THE PLAINSMAN \ Friday, August 1, 194^ PKT Initiates Honored With Picnic and Hayride To Chewacla State Park Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi Kappa Tau honored its new initiates with a picnic and hay-ride to Chewacla Park last week. After bridge and swimming fried chicken was served. The group returned to the chapter house an informal dance. Those attending were: Vic Sansing, M a r t h a McLaughlin; Charles Nix, Faye Dawling; Jimmy Donald, Peggy Copeland, Bill Seale, Jan Smith;" Clarence Cardwell, Katherine Shelburne; Bernard Jenny, Margie Cook; George Elias, Pat Watters; Carl Spanyer, Kay Dinkins; Joe Nail, Katherine Wood; Allen Hain, Laurie Eddins; Henry Turner, Sarah Machovec; Bob Hall, Martha Knight; Bill Dearman* Fay Bush; Lev'oghn Chavis, Jo Drake; Bob Wheeler, Anne Lindsey; Wy-att Thomas, Hazel Riley; John NUTRITION HEAD IMEJfi •THEATRE* FRIDAY, AUGUST. 1 THAT WAY WITH WOMEN With DANE CLARK MARTHA VICKERS SYDNEY GREENSTREET Added Cartoon, and "Jack Armstrong" No. 7 SATURDAY. AUGUST 2 DICK TRACY'S DILEMMA with RALPH BYRD Also Special Short and Community Sings OWL SHOW preview Showing of THE UNFAITHFUL starring ANN SHERIDAN - LEW AYRES ZACHERY SCOTT SUN.-MON.-TUES AUGUST 3. 4, 5 Gable and his new leading' lady, Deborah Kerr in THE HUCKSTERS Also' Selected short and News WED.-THURS. AUGUST 6 & 7 THE UNFAITHFUL with ANN SHERIDAN LEW AYRES ZACHARY SCOTT Also ' • Short—Wet Paint News Dr. Ernestine. I. Frazier of the University of Chicago has been appointed Auburn's first professor of nutrition research, effective in ' September. Dr. Frazier will work closely with rural areas and will emphasize the use of nicotinic acid in the field of pellagra. PRE-MED GROUP INITIATES SIX Alpha Epsilon Delta, national honorary pre-medical fraternity, held formal initiation July 14, for Louis Johnson, Deatsville; Rebecca Bailey, Birmingham; Robert Lawrence, Montgomery; Robert M. . Lightfoot, Shortc-; Richard A. Harris, Bessemer; and Jim Kerby, Scottsboro. Members p r e s e n t for the initiation were Walton Kicker, Ben Boyd, Charlotte Br i g g s, James Bates, Bill Norman, Dorothy Edwards, Warren Dorty, Peggy Hartley, Robert Martin, Carolyn Naftel, Thorton Finch, Edd Griffith, Dr. J. M. Robinson, faculty advisor, and Dr. G. E. Johnson, honorary mtmber. The objects of Alpha Epsilon Delta are to encourage excellence in pre-medical work by furnishing a goal toward which the students may strive during his or her pre-medical career, to bind together similarly interested students, and to bridge the gap between the spirit of the pre-meflical school and that of the school of medicine. West, Dottie Breland; J. T. Allen, Mary Metcalf; Elwood Richardson, Kathryn Wright; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Farris, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Baccus; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Todd; Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hoover. SPE, Kappa Sig To Hold Sport Dance Affair To Begin Af 9 p.m. In Girls Gym With Music By Auburn Plainsmen The biggest social event to Green, George H e n s o n, Rob date for ^he summer quarter will Maulsby. be the Sport Dance tomorrow night at Girl's Gym on Opelika Road. Kappa Sigma Ben Jones, Betty Brown, West The dance is co-sponsored by Point, Ga.; DeWitt Shy, Virginia SPE and Kappa Sigma fraterni ties. Music will be furnished by the Auburn Plainsmen, and festivit i e s will be from 9-12. p.m. Girls will have late permission for the dance. There will be a party at both houses at intermission. The social committees stressed that there will be no coats allowed. Chaperones are Mrs. Grace Walker, Mrs. Gullie Simpson and Mrs. Anna P. Barnes. , The date lists include: Sigma Phi Epsilon Roger Smith, Betty Sue Eaton, Auburn; John Edgar, Jo Ann Bennett, Opelika; Al Durrance, Alice M c C a l l , ' Opelika; Earl Jones, Martha Hartline, Birmingham; Joe E. Lawless, Melba Lawless, Birmingham; W. W. Chalmers, Jr., Marge Chalmers, Birmingham. John Carden, Suzanne Chandler, Opelika;' J. D. Reynolds, Ouida W e e k 1 e y, Cleveland, Ohio; Ben Kirby, Ann McGinn, Birmingham; Bobby Payne, Sara Pass, Birmingham; Grover Morgan, Ann Cowart, Birmingham; James Dupree, Ann Dupree, Talladega; Ed Wright, Patsy Allen, Auburn; Cotton Watson, Ann Leary, Panama City, Fla.; Herb Fuller, Alice Gatewood, Jtich-land, Georgia; »Tillman White, Annette Till, Birmingham; Bob Vann, Dixie Douglas, Gadsden. John C. Anthony, Ann Fields, Birmingham; Johnny Cato, Jean Wood, Americus, Ga.; Carl Brunei-, T. J. Brewton, Robertsdale; Bill Breen, Sizzy Brown, Birmingham; Bob Champion, Helen Moore, Auburn; Bill Windham, Billie Dewben-y, Auburn; Jim and Nell Bradley, Auburn. Lewis White, Yvonne Cargile, Auburn; Ed Rew, Caroline Johnson, Boco Grande, Fla.; Thur-man Pace, Barbara Denton, ,On-eonta; Harold Wright, Gwen Shelton, Oneonta; Shelbert Hig gins,'Anna Jean Franklin, Birm- Breedlove, Montgomery, serg ingham; Henry and Dot Dawson Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bridges. Bobby Humphrey, John Jennings, Henry A r n o l d , James Brown, Preston Bush, Lawrence Cheney, Marshall DeShields, Bill Illges, Columbus, Ga.; Young Williams, Mary Lou Illges, Columbus, Ga.; Foots Davis, Glen-da Braden, Tuscumbia; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cantrell;' David Byars, Nancy Lu White, Athens. Connie Graham, Eddie Foreman, Birmingham; Walter Hall, Sara E d w a r d s , Birmingham; Charles Bailey, Virginia Class-cock, Hartselle; Larry Bartlett, Agnes Thomason, Ozark; Jack Sims, Jo Rounds, Columbus, Ga.; Bobby Keith, Dot Smith, Sy-la-cauga; Lee Taylor, Marian Dil-lian, Auburn; Thad Salmon, Mabel Groves, Auburn. Jimmy Byrd, Lorene Owens, Armuchee, Ga,; Bill Morris, Mildred Thompson, Geneva; J. / O. Macon/ Archie Vinyard, Decatur; Bob Markham, Louise Land-ham, Lincoln; Charles Smith, Marie Smith, Birmingham; Homer Rowe, Gloria Baldwin, Robertsdale; Sonny Hudson, Peggy Fitchner, Bradenton, Fla.; Sonny Timberlake, Dodgie Walden, Attalla; Buzz Braswell, Dean Nelson, Birmingham. - Paul Sarvis, John Barnett, Ken Howard, Homer Jone% Wallace Johnson, Ken Sutton, Murray Norment, I* W. Johnson, Paul Bryant, Vic D e a k l e , Donnie Grimes, John Kane, Hugh Motes, Ken Hobbs-, and T. G. Burke. Pi Kappa Alpha Holds Election Of Officers Upsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha held an election of officers Wednesday night at its. regular meeting. The new officers who will serve for the fall and winter quarters are Bernard S. Blake, Birmingham, president; William B. Anderson, Birmingham, vice-president; Donald M. Jackson, Birmingham, treasurer; Chester L. Stocks, Montgomery, secretary; Jack Livingston, Center, house manager; and Hal A. eant-at-arms. FOR SALE: Five room FHA planned house. Terms $600 down then a s s u m e $51.89 monthly. Contact Red at the Tiger Motor Company. SHOE SALE Some of the most popular* nationally advertised brands of low heel shoes in America. Most of the shoes offered are ideal for school, street, and vacation leisure, and are wearable throughout the winter. i r ". / WOMEN'S PLAY SHOES First Quality and Makes in white only AAA-A-N-M Widths Values to $7.95 SALE PRICE Values to $9.00 SALES PRICE $4.00 $5.00 CAMP MOCCASINS Whites with white soles' also Browns with genuine moccasin leather lacing Values to 4.95 • SALES PRICE $3.00 ROPESTERS Genuine Jute Sales Many-Colors and Styles Values to $4.95 SALES PRICE _ $2.00 BALLET AND GODDESS In Red, Green, Yellow White, Pink, Peach and Rose AA-B Widths Values to $5.95 SALES PRICE J WOMEN'S SAN DALS i Whites, Reds, Browns, and Natural with Leather Soles and Heels AA-B Widths Values to $5.95 SLIDES For Woman and Children In Whites, Reds, and Blacks SALES PRICE - VI »«W BLOCK BUSTERS SALES PRICE _. JZ. JU ART GUILD ATTENDS CHEWACLA SOCIAL Members of the Art Guild and guests attended their first social of the quarter at Chewacla Park Monday afternoon. A weiner roast and dancing was enjoyed by the group. Those present were Mauveline Shaw and Jim Stahnke; Pat. Bridges and Bob Taylor; Eddy Foreman and J. Dorrance Kiser* Mary and Luther Davis; Mildred Ceil and Jimmy Coleman; Carolyn and Doug E a r l y ; Jack Fletcher, Phil Andrews. Guests were Prof, and Mrs. Samuel P. Snow and son David; Prof, and Mrs. Roy Staples and son Charles; Professors J. Ma-rino- Merlo, Frank J. Applebee, Harry Lowe,- and Miss Dorothy Jane Newman. FOR SALE: Four-room furnished house. Call Mrs. New-berne at 262. FOR SALE: Seventy - five pound capacity ice refrigerator in good condition. Call 264-J any afternoon: Speeders, Beware Several arrests for speeding have been made recently, Chief Clyde 'Ellis said this week, adding that policemen have been instructed to enforce the 25 miles-per- hour speed limit in the city. Sign and a blinker light are being added on Opelika Road to break speed of through traffic. Western larch trees are com monly known as tamarack. LOST: Brown, folding wallet containing important papers near Samford Hall about two weeks ago. If found please call Henderson Peoples at 26. FOR SALE: 1941 Westing-house electric stove in good condition. Call Ben Rosumny, Jr. at 407 X-M. FOR SALE: One small baby bed; complete with springs and water proof mattress. Inquire at 108 S. Ross after 6 p. m. SUMMER SPECIAL AT JAKE'S JOINT AUBURN HAMBURGER AND HALF-PINT MILK 20c MARTIN Phone 439 OPELIKA, ALA. "Where happiness costs so little" THURSDAY-FRIDAY JULY 31- AUG. 1 RUtiiuiihinmipiu ft HAPPENED \N BROOKLYN Added FOX News Pete Smith Specialty PET PEEVES SAT. AUG. 2 Double Feature Program No. 1 jHfjp® ssasK^'-- Visit our brand new greeting card section .. ->_^ and choose from our complete stock of distinctive Hallmark Cards; For every occasion, for every taste—we have just the greeting cards you w a n t . . . for Hallmark Cards Say what you want to say the way you want to say it. Corner' @cvtd S&ofi P E R F E C T I ON Is what our chefs strive for in the preparation of every dish our menu offers you. Eat with us for enjoyment Many other shoes not above mentioned are offered for women and children ALL SALES—FINAL—NO EXCHANGES—NO REFUNDS Shipments of FALL SHOES are expected to arrive shortly. We expect to offer some of the finest quality nationally advertised brands' of shoe stylings ever shown in this section — some of' the most popular brands on college campuses. FEINBERG'S Sandler of Boston Shoe Store Fine Footwear Hotel Clement Corner Opelika, Ala. HOMELY PORTIONS! We know you want to see a i full dish, not the design of our China—so we pile your platter generously. With JOHNNY MACK BROWN Feature No.. 2 BLIND SPOT With CHESTER MORRIS CONSTANCE DOWLING Added •, Serial— Jack Armstrong No. 10 Cartoon— Loose in the Caboose SUN.-MON. AUG. 3-4 MORRIS RESTAURANT AUBURN (Over Polly-Tek Shop) Added Fox News Sons of Courage TUES.-WED.. AUG. 5-6 'eissmullei-BiendaJoyoi Added s 3 Stooge Comedy— G.I. Wanna Home Peet's 'Julius Caesar' Opens In Y-Hut Monday "Caesar". In order to embrace the magnificent scope of the scenes, it was necessary to de- Shakespeare is Offered In Punch-Packed Drama \ By Tom Sellers Next week is "Caesar" week! I t ' s here at last. The Auburn Players' summer spectacle, " J u l i u s Caesar", opens Monday night in t h e "Y" Hut at 8:15. I t will continue for eight dynamic performances. ' Prof. Peet, director of the Players, faced tremendous problems in the production of - | ^ ^ . . ^ ^ ^ G r i f fm Harris, as "Caesar", bids fair to be long remembered. The rest of the cast, frpm common citizen to fellow conspirator, are putting their hearts into supporting roles. • , • Liver man's Music There' will be home-grown music, too. Professor H u b e rt Liverman, composer of "American Folk Overture", has written a score in keeping with the various moods. A brass .quartet, consisting of two trumpets and two trombones, recorded the composition recently. It will be played at strategic intervals throughout the production. It's a great play and the Players have, spared no angles to: brmg you a great performance. i Atomic Educational Group Hears Prof By Herbert Gladin Prof. Jerome ' K u d e r n a addressed the AIO sponsored Auburn Atomic Educational Group at its second meeting Monday. Kuderna pointed out, the importance of college men arid women taking part in the education of the public to atomic energy and its social, political and, military possibilities. He further pointed out that land grant colleges are particularly responsible for atomic education since they serve from the "grass-roots up." He called attention to movements already begun in high schools over the nation and forecast many different types of college organizations within the next few years. The importance of the ownership of atomic energy patents was stressed, together with the fact that the government is spending billions of dollars in the study of atomic energy. After Prof. Kuderna's address, committees were formed to make plans for future educational programs. Temporary group chairman, Van Cornelison, stressed the fact that participation in the group is open to all undergraduate students and faculty members. Future meetings will be an-, nounced at a later date. Permanent officers will be elected. Betty Harris (above), player-prompter par-excellence and wife of Griffin Harris, who plays Caesar. In addition to watching cues she plays Lucius, boy-servant to Marcus Brutus. sign unusual props andv lighting effects. Individual parts had to be condensed and others deleted to keep within a reasonable'time limit. Fast action and breathtaking punch are the result. Breathtaking Colors Using an ingenious lighting system, the stage may be flooded with brilliant red, blue, green, or combinations of these colors. With this arrangement you will be present for colorful, outdoor rendezvous, and even a storm scene. For a while you will live as an observer in the Roman market place, with people about you tressed in gaudy togas, glittering armor, or the quaint clothing of common citizens. You will witness the secret conspiracy against Caesar's life, which takes place in half-darkness. | A cast of 21 players, including several newcomers, have foregone friends and studies to perfect their lines. Tested performers have the chief roles. Roles Bob Blackburn, as Brutus, adds to his proved stature as an actor; George Miller, as the hot-tempered Cassius, is ably cast; Bill Ethridge, as Marc Anto- Two New Econ Classes Available in Fall The Economics Department will offer two new courses beginning with the %Fall Quarter, according to an announcement by Dr. Charles Anson, head of the economics and business administration department. The two new courses are: Economics 451, which is Contemporary Economic Trends, • taught by Dr. F. H. Arnold, and the other course is Economics 401, World Resources and Industries, which will be taught by Prof. H. A. Klontz. AVA'WILL LEND NEW AMPLIFIER The Auburn Veterans Association recently acquired a public address system which includes two microphones, two speakers, a record player, and a 40-Vatt amplifier. Any organization wishing to use this equipment should contact Bill Williams at the Phi Kappa Tau house. Caesar gets his! Practice scene (above) at "Y" Hut shows Griffin Harris (Caesar) being slabbed by George'Miller (Cassius) and John Lyle (Melullus Cimber). Bob Blackburn (Marcus Brutus) awaits his turn with poised dagger. EX GIs MUST GET , SUPPLIES AT STORES BEFORE AUGUST 16 All charge accounts at book stores for Veterans attending Auburn under the GI Bill will be closed August 16, according to a memorandum received from Roy G. Cargile, college bursar. The memo read: "All veteran charge accounts for books, equipment, and supplies for the summer quarter, 1947, will be closed at the close, of business on Saturday, August 16, 1947, at all book stores. Veteran students should_ purchase what supplies are needed to complete the quarter prior to this date." Musical Program Set For AIO Meeting The Auburn Independent Organization's program Wednesday night in Student Center will feature a musical program. Harry M. Barnes, president of Executive Cabinet, will also be feature on the program with a brief address to .the independents. Group singing and refreshments and a brief business meeting will conclude the program which will start at 7:15 p.m. Hawkins Concert Is Scheduled For August 25 In Langdon Hall Osie Hawkins, Metropolitan Opera baritone born in Phenix City, will give a concert in Langdon Hall Aug. 12 at 8:15 p.m. His appearance will be sponsored by Auburn Lecture-Concert Association. Hawkins, who made his operatic debut on the Metropolitan stage in 1942, was educated in Georgia 'schools. His father, G. P. Hawkins, is connected with a Columbus music store. As a boy Hawkins studied in Atlanta with Miss M a r g a r et Hecht, famous former Viennese opera star and i n s t r u c t o r. Through her Hawkins received.a scholarship, first ever given by the Metropolitan to prepare a singer for leading Wagnerian roles. Since his debut, Hawkins has sung performances under such world-famed conductors as Bruno Walter and Sir Thomas Beech-am. His operativ repertoire now consists of 46 roles in German, Italian, French and English as well as the . standard • oratorio repertory and an extensive concert repertoire. As a boy Hawkins studied in am. His operatic repertoire now Hawkins is a close friend of Prof. Edgar Evans, baritone who sang the part of Giogio Germont in "La Traviata" at Langdon Hall May 22-23. Hawkins was interviewed back-stage at the second .performance of "La Traviata". The Plainsman ran the feature in its May 28 issue. Critics have given Hawkins wide acclaim as a fine singing actor. ACS Hears Mitchell Speak on Graduate Placement Center At its, third regular meeting, the Auburn Branch of the American Chemical Society had as its guest speaker, Verd Mitchell, supei'visor of placements for the graduate placement center here. Mr. Mitchell explained the functions and purposes of his office, enumerating the many facilities which are available, free of charge, to the prospective Auburn graduate in the line of industrial .employment. Mr. Mitchell's discussion also covered the many possibilities for ' graduates in chemistry and chemical engineering. He pointed out the various fields in which they might obtain employment through the placement center. After the discussion, Mr. Mitchell answered many pertinent questions -for the group and extended an'invitation to graduates to take advantage of the placement services. Additions to the Auburn ROTC course of two new s e r v i ce branches, the Signal Corps and the - Armored Cavalry, give Auburn a Reserve Officers Training Corps surpassed by few other colleges in the United .States. One year ago, this college had only two branches of the ROTC represented. Now there are five branches: Signal Corps, Armored Cavalry, Air Corps, Field Artillery, and Engineers. "As long as there has been an Auburn, there has been military tarining," Col. S. A. Dickson of the ROTC staff said yesterday, "but never have so many benefits been offered ROTC students here!" Having turned in its requisition slips for over $100,000 worth of equipment (a conservative estimate), the ROTC staff is jriaking long-run plans. In October huge Army trucks will be- Noted Metallurgist To Address Engineers in Ross Monday Night Dr. James T. MacKenzie, Chief Metallurgist of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, will address a meeting of the student branch of ASME Monday night at 7 p.m. in Ross Auditorium. Employing as his subject "Engineering Properties of Cast Iron," Dr. MacKenzie will discuss the latest uses and developments of cast iron. All engineering students are urged to hear this noted speaker. Born in Brooksville, Fla., Dr. MacKenzie was educated at the University of the Souih, from which he received the degrees of B.C.E., M.A., and honorary D.Sc, the latter in 1930. He began his career as an analyst with the American Cast Iron Pipe Company in 1912, and was engaged in research work for several years thereafter. From 1915 until 1940 he served as Chief Chemist and Metallurgist. Since '40 he has been Chief Metallurgist, j i t. Dr. MacKenzie has achieved a number of honors. He is a member of the American Foundry-man's Association; author of their exchange papers to the Institute of British Foundrymen for nine years; Chairman of the. Gray Iron Division for two years, and was made an honorary life member in 1938. Other memberships which he holds include the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, the American Society for Testing Materials, and the Electrochemical Society. Dr. MacKenzie recently returned from a two months' survey of industrial centers of Germany for the Federal Foreign Economic Administration. His assignment was to study centrifugal casting as it was being done before the collapse of the Nazis. Altogether, Dr. MacKenzie has -written 10 books in relation to •his profession. On top of that, Dr. James T. MacKenzie he is a musician, aptly playing the organ and-the bassoon. Signal Corps and Armored Cavalry Program Added to ROTC Curricula SUNDAY SPEAKER iS NOAH WARREN Speaker at the Union Service Sunday night at Graves Amphitheater will be Dr. Noah J. Warren, of the First Presbyterian Church of Selma. The service begins at 8 p. m. with special music by the Presbyterian choir, directed by Mrs. Kenneth Roy. Dr. Warren, who spoke at the amphitheater two summers ago, has had pastorates at Covington, Ky., and Shelbyville, Tenn. Neal Made Forum Prexy At Faculty Meeting At a meeting of~the Faculty Forum in the Amphitheater July 7, Prof. J. H. Neal', head of the agricultural engineering department, was chosen forum president for the 1947-48 term. He succeeds Prof. Frank M. Orr of the architecture department. Other officers elected to serve with Prof. Neal are Mrs. James E. Land, associate professor of chemistry, as vice-president; Miss Bertha Dunn, secretary, office of the president, as secretary; and W. Travis Ingram, college business manager, as treasurer. gin delivering high-speed tractors, two-, three-, and four-ton trucks, a 90 mm. gunvwith accessories, communications fire control equipment for use by ROTC students. By September 1, almost 1000 students, realizing the improvements being made in Auburn's ROTC, will be drilling over the west end of the campus. An estimated one-seventh of these will be advanced ROTC students, whc) soon, it is expected, will draw one-'dollar a day in addition to their present 79c a day subsistence allowance. "The top 25 per cent of all graduating ROTC students, upon recommendation by the Professor of Military Science and Tactics and the President of the college have a 100 per cent chance of getting a commission in the Regular Army," Col. Dickson pointed out. "Then, too, those below the top 25 per cent who have outstanding military bearing may receive a commission if they are so recommended by the college." This means-that 250 of the expected ROTC enrollment, if they continue their courses, will receive regular commissions upon graduation. On the Campus Business Administration . . . . . . students are invited by Delta Sigma Pi to hear A. B. Hope, past president of Alabama Bankers Association, Tuesday night at 7:30 in New Building 116. * * * Marion Spidle Club . . . . . . will meat Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p. m. at the Social Center. All students' wives are cordially invited. , * * * Ag Club . . ., . . .will meet Monday 7 p. m. in Ross auditorium. Nomination of officers for the fall quarter, and addition of new resolutions to the constitution will take place. * * * Student Radio Program . . . • ." . . in commemoration of Dr. Duncan will be heard over station WJHO, Tuesday, evening, 3:30-10 p. m. Miss Homecoming Election Is Aug. 18 The Student Executive Cabinet has announced that the Miss Homecoming election, annually sponsored by Blue Key honor society, will be held on August 18. All fraternities,, sororieties, and, all organizations recognized by the cabinet may nominate a candidate for Miss Homecoming. The deadline for entries is Sunday midnight, August 10. .Entries must be submitted to F. M. Fuller at the Alpha Gamma Rho house, phone 873. A board of faculty members will meet Monday 'night, August 11, and eliminate the entries to five finalists. These five will be presented for campus election on August 18. Girls > who are not in school • this summer, but who have been in\ school previously and who will return in the fall, are eligible. For the first time, Miss Homecoming will have a court which will be made up of the four runners-up in the campus election, i Street Dance Is Set For Tonight There will be a street dance behind Samford Terrace tonight featuring Jimmy Newberne and the Auburn Plainsmen. The dance; will be from 8-11 p.m., and is sponsored by the Student Social Life Committee, which is directed by Dean Cater. The committee announced that there will be movies every Saturday night, which are free of charge. These movies will be in Langdon Hall, and begin' at 8 p.m. These activities will continue for two more weeks, and their purpose is to offer a greater variety of recreation for students on the campus. All of these activities are free of charge. PHARMACY SCHOOL ADMISSION RULES ARE GIVEN Students wishing to enroll in the school of pharmacy should have an application for admission, including a transcript of high school or other credits in the hands of the dean of the school of pharmacy not later than four weeks before the opening of the fall quarter. Upon approval of his credentials, the student will be notified of his acceptance. Applications filed after this date cannot be considered if the quota has been filled. The quota of new students shall be sixty. Freshman may enter only in September. T r a n s f e r students may enter at the beginning of any quarter, providing they have the consent of the dean., Salmon Presents Lecture On Livestock Nutrition At Meeting of Ag Club A large number of Ag Club members with their wives and dates gathered in Ross auditorium for their regular quarter meeting, July 21. The meeting was called to order by Charles Hearn, president. The Club, and its guests were honored to have Dr. W. D. Salmon head of the research animal nutrition department, to speak on recent work done with-various' feeds on livestock. He stated that some of the most recent work has been to determine ,the effect of sweet potatoes on various livestock. Sweet potatoes have proved to be a very good feed for beef and dairy cattle, but haven't proved to be a very good feed for hogs and poultry. Most of this research is done with rats, because of their short life cycle. Sometimes the final results has to be obtained by the test being run with the animal that the experiment, is to be applied to. He also stated that cows fed on dry feed only in the winter months fell low in their milk production beginning in October and reaching their lowest pea kin February. Then as pastures begin to get green in the spring the cows increase in. production, reaching their highest pea kin August. The experiment proved that those cows kept on good pasture all the year held a higher production average: Dr. Salmon used slides to stress his statements by comparison. THEY KNOW WHAT FARMERS READ! These speakers will' tell Alabama agricultural writers how to improve their information program; to farmers. They headline the Ag Writer's Workshop which opened here Monday. To panel (L to R): County Agent Lent Edmonson of Montgomery; . Dr. Paul Irvine; director of Research Interpretation Council; and Bernard D. Feld. Jr., promotion and research manager of Birmingham News and Age-Herald. Center panel: Dr. Russell S. Poor, dean of Graduate School and director of Research Foundation; Neil O. Davis, president of Alabama Press Association, and Bob Leigh., assistant director RIC. , Lower panel: Kenneth B. Roy, Experiment Station Editor; L. O. Brackeen. extension editor, and John N. Baker, News Bureau director. Books on Semantics Are Now Available In Main Library More than 50 books on semantics (study of word meanings) are available near the front desk of the main library now. They will be displayed until August 9 or longer. A. O. Leonard, circulation librarian, recommends a list of 14 books to fill the needs of everyone. He says, "Some are philosophical or scholarly! while others make delightful, light reading." The following are his selection: A Dictionary of the English Language, Samuel Johnson; Language in Action, S. I. Haya-kawa; The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce; The Education of Hyman Kaplan, Ross; The American L a n g u a g e , H. L. Mencken; Why Do You Talk Like That, Richard Burton; The English Language in America, Krapp; The Spirit of Language in Civilization; English Words and their Background, McKnight; The Illiteracy of the Literate, H. R. Huse; In a Word,' Ernst (illustrated by Thurber); The Standard of Pronunciation in English, Lansbury; The Way to Vocabulary Power and Culture, Wilfred Funk; and The Oxford Dictionary. Speech Contest Will Be Held August 25 Tau Kappa Alpha, honorary forensic fraternity, in conjunction with the debate society, will sponsor a speech contest to be held on August 25. Students eligible for the contest are those who are presently enrolled in public s p e a k i ng courses. Each class will elect a representative who will give his or her.best speech of the quarter. Speeches will be limited to 5-6 minutes and the judges will be members of the English department, TKA, ^and the debate so- , ciety. Prizes will be given the three winning contestants and it is planned to erect a plaque in an appropriate place oh the campus. The winners for each quarter will have their names placed on the. plaque. All entries must be turned into the English department no later than the 18th of August and it is planned to have the finals in 'Langdon Hall. All students are urged to attend. The purpose of this contest and those following will be to create interest in public speaking and debating. Ray Fowler Will Head New AIO Radio Show To Be Aired On Tuesday Nights The AIO will present a weekly half-hour radio program beginning Tueslay at 9:30 p.m. Known as "The Producers", the group was organized by Ray Fowler, and will strive to raise Auburn's standard of radio production to new heights. An attempt will be made to draw out and cultivate campus talent and to further enhance the prestige of Auburn as a university of outstanding culture. \ John Newton Baker, Dr. Hol-lace E. Arment, and Mrs. James L. Lawson will act as faculty advisors and critics. A faculty script advisor and a drama advisor will be furnished by the English Department. Ray Fowler revealed that The Producer's compose a body who will work both jointly and as three separate groups. These three groups, music, drama, and script- writing, will be guided by a steering committee of six members in producing the radio shows. Each group will receive, instruction from a faculty specialist and the Producers themselves will make a study of radio production as a whole. The music and drama groups will also present programs for AIO meetings and for other occasions. Members producing Tuesday ' j Ray Fowler night's radio program are Fur-man Rogers, Bob Ingram, Hugh Barker, Charlotte Briggs, .Herbert Gladiri, Robert Willingham, Dunell Davis, Glenda Grantham, C. F. Burke, Fred Donaldson, Doris Donnell, E. M. McKinney, J. T. Warren, Edna Earle Bass, Julia Ann Tatum, Sara Peters* and Virginia Corbett.. . 'j ^ "Auburn Plainsman Register Now! SCENE 'HOUND THE CAMPUS Published weekly by the students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue, Phone 448. Deadline for social and organization news is Tuesday noon Entered as second-class matter at the post-office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $1.00 for 3 months, $3.00 for 12 months. JIMMY COLEMAN Ralph Jennings Luther Smith ll_ Tom Sellers Jack Simms Beverley Burkhardt Guy Cofield C. RAY MARTIN _ Hal Breedlove Bill Anderson ,._ John Lanier Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor — Associate Editor Associate Editor . Shorts Editor Society Editor Office Manager Business Manager - . Ass't. Bus. Manager Advertising Manager .. Circulation Manager Sh-h-h! Syphilis! Almost 10 years ago The Plainsman ran an editorial entitled "Stamp Out Syphilis!" The following paragraph attracted our attention: "It was. 35 years ago that Edward Bok ' j;ook a lead in the fight by publishing an article in the Ladies Home Journal about syphilis. His well-meant efforts met with opposition from offended ladies throughout the land. He was forced to give up the fight. Not until two years ago when Dr. Parran, chief of the United'States Public Service, wrote an article for the Readers Digest chd the public begin to look at the matter sensibly. Now that it is considered polite to discuss the dangerous communicable disease, we ask that students not' only discuss it, but see that other people discuss it also." According to this the journalistic battle against syphilis is now about 45 years old. Only recently did Alabama pass laws making blood tests compulsory. It has taken almost half a century to present the dangers of syphilis in strong enough fashion >to prompt legislative action. Medical science has provided penicillin, a drug which cures the majority of cases of syphilis within a week. The Armed Forces presented realistic movies on the subject which many of you witnessed. The Birmingham News has published a series of articles "revealing the shockingly high incidence of venereal disease in Alabama. The tools with which to stamp out this menace once and for all are available. . i But the chief obstacles to this goal remain essentially the same. The hush-hush, shameful attitude prevails. Once again we urge you to discuss it freely. Venereal disease is no respector of persons. It may be cured if treated in time. It is no disgrace to have it, but it is criminal neglect to ignore it. Modern Methods Dean A. John Bartky of the Stanford . University School of'Education had some unkind words to say about people who compare unfavorably modern educational methods and those offered by the armed forces.' Speaking before the 15th annual Stanford alumni conference, Dr. Bartky said that such criticism shows that a person knows little about education or about military training as it was developed during the war. "Military training was simply present day educational techniques adapted to the army and navy situation," he pointed out. "If military training was satisfactory, then our present approach to college education must be satisfactory, for they were one and the same thing," he declared. The Stanford dean also took jssue with "the intellectual who wants more Aristotle in the university curriculum. "He is just about as sensible as-the football "coach who studies Walter Camp to improve his team; the rules of the game have been changed since Walter Camp's day. "So also have the rules of life been radically altered since Aristotle; he says very little about how to get out from under an atomic bomb, or how to talk a speed cop out of a ticket." Dean Bartky also set forth his disagreement with "the academician who worships the, college subject and the number of units that go with it. "There is nothing holy about a college subject," he declared. "If it is necessary to combine anthoropology, physiology, anatomy, sociology, zoology, botany, paleontology and a dozen other sacred areas to see What makes us tick, let's do so even if 'we lose some of the artificial subject matter organizations which we have built up," he urged. (IP) If you are not a registered voter, register now! Now is the time to become a qualified voter so that your vote may do some constructive work. . - . Your vote on August 26 will decide how the state will use the money f.rom the state income tax. A, "yes" vote "in the ballot box guarantees that this .money will be used to provide children with bet- ' ter teachers and pay up to $2000 assessed value tax exemption on all State and ad yalorem taxes on your home. It will also pay off the income-tax bonded debt of the state, pay off the old state debt, and build some needed school buildings and repair old ones. This amendment does not levy any new tax or increase present taxes. Other states are getting ahead of us. Our neighbors—Florida and Tennessee— have raised teachers' salaries above ours. Many of our best teachers are going to other states. The salaries we now pay our teachers are less than those paid many other workers in less responsible positions and with less training. Twelve per cent of the fund will be used to relieve overcrowding and to provide facilities for veterans at state colleges. Remember. Vote "yes" on August 26 on Amendment No. 1, relating t© the use of the state income tax. Your "yes" vote is a vote for, better schools and colleges. Brazil Experiments "The Brazilian- concept of the university is at present a moral entity," saidy Jose Arthur Rios, graduate sociology student at LSU, recently to an American college student who was interviewing him. It seems that the U. S. is not the only country of the world which is undergoing a revolution in • education. ' . • Referring to his native country of Brazil, Rios said • that college courses vary from four to six years depending on the special- 1 ization. There are no master's degrees awarded, only the bachelor's and the doctor's. "However," Rios explained, "not much attention is paid to the doctorate as a degree. Most people who have taken their B.A. or B.S. are called 'doctor'." "There is no such thing as a true-false test in the Brazilian schools," Rios said. "Test questions are less in number and more extensive. Perhaps because of the Brazilian gambling instinct, tests are on a sort of 'grab-bag' basis." When the student enters the room, he selects ~frorh a box a folded slip of paper on which is written a number designating a chapter- in the text. Test questions are given him on this chapter alone. This is the system for both written and oral exams. "Brazilian colleges are not departmentalized," said Rios, "as are U. S. colleges, and, since all the professor's time is not devoted to-teaching, he may be a practicing lawyer and a professor. Just as in the U. S., Rios asserted that" there is much to be done to improve the status of the Brazilian teaching profession both in salaries and prestige." This Brazilian student gave much emphasis to the importance of the international outlook of American students. "Your system of international relations," he said, "is of utmost importance. It must be based on intimate relations between the foreign and American students." A Dash of Bitters B*Jim Forrester Just One Voice By Jim Bradley Struggling above is Martha Bailey, sophomore in laboratory technology from Anniston. She was the victim of some of the horse* play which is traditional at the. Scabbard and Blade initiation which occurred last quarter. Scabbard and Blade is an honor society for ROTC students, i '; : * .. Th I Plastic TowerB7 B**h only his family ; and friends can : realize that. It seems that Dr. Duncan, as it is with most men as they grow older, had as his object the j g o o d life. To | Marcus Aurel-ius, the object of Jennings the good life was tranquility, the classical calm which comes with an active life held rigidly between extremes, and was most likely to be secured by those who live "conformably to nature." * * * Of interest to all students is the successor to the late Dr. Duncan. This is, of course, fitting and proper because the students are the 'ones most vitally concerned. There seems to be a unanimity of opinion among students that he should be an educator. If necessary, he should be sought from without the sta^te, • but he should be an educator. What are the qualities desired in this educator? In order to better ascertain the desired qualities in this man, I sat down with Irene Long, former editor of The Plainsman, and made a list of the qualities. These are our conclusions: More important than any other consideration, he should be an educator with an attitude of pro-gressiveness. He should be an intellectual with an eloquent understanding of students and the*r problems. He should be a capable administrator with an ability to recognize good teachers, and should have the innate leadership ability to make them want to follow. He should have a well-rounded background and the well-rounded outlook which is a natural sequence. " This quality would naturally give him the Vision to see the proper balance between the arts and sciences and their relationship to each other. He should be a business man in order to economize—but not at the expense of the students by hiring inferior teachers. He should understand the South and its relations with the nation as a whole, the state and its relations to the section, and foremost, Auburn and its possibilities and potentialities. He should know the three branches on Auburn's seal—instruction, research, and extension, and should be able to coordinate the three phases.' In short, he should be a man of very strong character, courage, and educational vision. FILE THIRTEEN By The Editor File 13—An old Army term for 'the waslebaskel' Students Can Do It A great responsibility lies on the student's shoulders in winning. Auburn a place on the approved list of the Association of American Universities. , T - The Auburn student is the evidence of the degree of success of the school itself. His knowledge of the sciences and the arts will be measured by tests when Auburn is again visited by the national educational committee of the AAU. The Auburn student once fell below standard on his knowledge of the arts. Of great importance also is campus tone —student vigor; willingness to get behind problems and act instead of complaining or being indifferent; extent of its interest in constructive organizations and activities, vital world, national and campus issues; standard of its thinkings, its newspapers, its radio programs, its productions; the extent of its effectiveness in worthwhile drives, compaigns and projects; its maturity, and its mental and cultural soundness. Far more rests with the students in gaining national recognition than any other groups on the campus. What is your individual part to be played in improving Auburn? Think it over!_ We realize that this entire paper could be filled with laudatory material about our late President Duncan, but we vhave chosen to devote one full page to his memory. A plain-spoken man himself, Dr. Duncan, we believe, would have wanted it that way. * * * The Plainsman is instituting a^ new column beginning this issue to replace "Letters to the Editor." We have named it "The Question Box." Simply address your questions concerning anything on the campus to "The Question1 Box, The Plainsman, Auburn, A l a ." and some member of the staff will make an attempt to find out the correct. answer or explanation and publish Coleman it. All letters must be signed, but names will be withheld upon request. * * * Several weeks ago we chose a student at random (by opening the Glomerata while blindfolded) and decided to write a feature story on him. Charles A. Walton. a pharmacy major from Tallas- • see, Was chosen. After two phone calls and a letter we located him in ROTC camp at Ft. Benning. Smith (no relation) are responsible for the resulting story appearing in this issue. * * * It is rumored that a larger A&P store will be erected where the big white house at 128 South Gay is being moved back. It was said that Markle's Drug Store will be expanded into the present A&P building. No one can deny that A&P doesn't have an eye for business. First they had a small store in the center of town. Then the store enlarged and moved a little closer to the residential section. To top it off, they are enlarging again and are settling in the middle of a residential section. * * * Why do the English drive to the left and Americans to the right? This question' was ans> wered in. the current issue To_^ day's Woman Magazine which says: "In early „ times English horsemen went armed. They rode to the left and passed each other on the right side so they might quickly present their swords • if the oncoming rider turned out to be an enemy. "Because horses were trained to be mounted from the left, American drivers of Conestoga wagons rode the left lead horse of their teams. It was easier to gauge passing distance . . . Horses were mounted from the left in o/der that the right hand might Educate—To develop and cultivate mentally or morally; fit for a calling by systematic instruction; teach; also, to train, discipline, or form. Educator—One a teacher. who educates; Politic — Ingenious in statecraft; also, of 'measures plans, etc., shrewdly contrived, esp. with regard to self-interest. * * * Politician—One addicted to, or actively engaged in politics as managed by parties; often, one primarily interested in political offices or the profits from, them as a source of private gain. * * * t What sort of man would the students of Auburn choose as president of the institution? I believe they would demand an educator. * » * Our idea of an optimist is the man who took the marriage vows at the. ripe old age of 88 and started house hunting for a> nice "place close to a school. * * * Many schools keep in file a copy of the past examinations in every course taught there. These files are usually kept in the school's main library, and are accessible to everyone. They > provide a valuable study to the student who wishes- to explore the subject in more detail. Many professors are~ inclined to become coy when asked what parts of their course are most important, but a glance through their old quizzes would easily determine the answer. If the same questions show up time after time, it is a pretty good indication that' the instructor considers them important either as a necessary part of the course or as a trick question to accomplish whatever important function trick questions are supposed to accomplish. In either case, it's good to know those things. * * * Two drunks staggered from the saloon and one crashed into a telephone pole. "Eshcuse me, sir." A little further down the street he collided with a fire plug. "Eshcuse me, little boy." Still further down the street he banged his head into another pole and fell to the ground stunned for a moment. Raising himself on one elbow he called to his companion, "You go on ahead. I guesh I'll jusht lay here till this crowd passes." Jennings On Saturday morning, July 26, death came, as it must to all men, to Luther Noble Dun«an. Auburn mourns the loss of its president, a good man, and a capable administrator; om. who helped to make Auburn the great institution that it is today. He was a. man who believed in equitabjeness, and calmness in a noise-distraught world. He was a moderate. No amount of eulogizing can express the loss; The Question Box Answers By The Staff Dear Editor: There's a mystery that's got me baffled! Sometimes its there and sometimes it isn't—and even if it is, it stays only for a moment . . . just long enough to give out with that obscure and mysterious information. Then it is gone for several nights—only to come back again. I am referring to a little red light above Samford clock, facing the gym. I know that it is Kilroy's old hideout—now I am suspectifeg him. Perhaps he has joined the KKK—or is leading a secret Communist organization. Can you explain this for me? Enigmatically yours, puzzled" * * * The mystery of the little red light has been solved! According to Frances Mosher of B&G. it is a signal used by campus police. If the college telephone operator, who is on duly all night, gets a call for police, she pushes ,a button and signals with the red light. Police keep a sharp lookout while' on patrol and report to Samford when their signal is given. JC. . * * * Dear Editor: "Man cannot live by bread alone" could be revised to say, "Woman cannot live by Quadrangle food." We think we have a strong foundation for this complaint. During the winter, we did not complain for fresh vegetables. But doesn't it seem unusual that even then we had more fresh vegetables than we have this summer. This c o m p l a i n t is being prompted by a dinner of tough weiners, dry bread, and weed salad. Curiosity prompts us to ask, "What happens to the oO dollars we pay per month?" (The vitamins we get would be more plentiful in a hamburger joint) Also there must be some reason for the numerous cases of food poisoning that have occurred. We know of many examples where girls have had perfect teeth until they came to Auburn. An. occasionaly good meal would help, but the o^sjon has not arisen yet tfiis quarter. Isn't there a committee that could look into this matter? We think the problem has arisen to the critical point and would appreciate your attention. Hungrily yours, A Vitamin-deficient group P.S. Couldn't we at least have jelly .to accompany the dry bread for breakfast? i A group has been appointed by the Student Relations Committee to investigate the food situation .at . 1 h e ..Quadrangle.. There will be an official report presented at the next meeting of the Committee. REJ. I only wish that I had space enough to pay the proper tribute to a truly great man, one of Alabama's greatest—Luther Noble Duncan. It was the year 1900 when Luther Noble Duncan graduated from.Auburn. He determined to devote his life to the education of his people to a better way of farming. He t a u g h t in agricultural schools, became county agent, as-v sisted in forming the new renown 4-H clubs, entered the Ex-ill tension Service a n d in 1920, when he was 45, became director of the service for A l a b a m a. Through this service he was Bradley able to send the gospel of a new and enlightened agriculture to every county in the state. They say -he was a politician; that he so organized the Extension Service that it was the most powerful factor in state elections; although he wielded this political power only in behalf of education for the youth of Alabama and for more generous support of its schools and colleges. Twelve years ago, when Luther Noble Duncan became the president of Auburn, it was heavy in debt, poor in equipment; its head above the water only in flaming spirit and high ambition. .About 1000 students roamed its campus. Today it has more than 6000 students on a campus filled with new buildings, laboratories, and dormitories. It still grows. Luther Noble Duncan lived to see the things he wanted and prayed for become not dreams but realities. He lived to see a vast step forward in the bettering of Alabama farm life. He lived to see fine grass growing where once the soil washed into rivers. He saw fine cattle roaming the range where once scrub grew. He saw electricity fill the homes of thousands of natives to ease their drudgery. He saw comfort, if not affluence; hope and ambition, if not complacency. He watched his gospel at work. * * * Auburn is in need of a Luther Noble Duncan. Auburn needs a man with guts. A man with character. A m^n who can, see the need of Auburn as an outstanding school in the notion. Auburn doesn't need a politician for a president. Auburn needs a man who can get the politicians out of the school. Auburn needs a man who has piloted a college to the top in rank of schools. I would suggest that a man be chosen from some other state. -If he is the right man, he too, shall see the needs of our citizens and youth of Alabama. The Exchange Post By trv ste!nber* CRISIS Luther Smith and Wofford be free to draw arms." Illinois Tech Students: "A clock is like~ a vain pretty lady because it's all face and figure and has no head to speak of, is very hard to stop after it is wound up, and has a striking way of calling attention to itself every hour of the day." * * » As many as 93 percent of the June graduates in engineering from the University of Akron were veterans. Of these 37 percent were married. * * » Then there was the Scotchman who whipped his son for buying an all-day sucker in the middle of the afternoon. —Mississippi State * • » « Attention, Mr. Edwards: Purdue University has sought to, simplify registratipn by the use of machinery. In'this streamlined system there is no danger of s t u d e n t s getting writer's cramp from having to write their . name, address, and phone number an innumerable number of times on class cards. All that Is necessary on the new class cards is the student's number. Machinery does the rest. * * * - "Want a piece of this cake?" "What kind is it?" "Marble cake." "No, thanks, I'll just take it for granite." —Hilltop News * * « The Board of Publications at Vanderbilt University has just approved a plan for a publication fee to be charged students. This plan, which covers the cost of the yearbook and college paper, is much the same as Auburn has had for some time. A tender scene in the bridge-room: "Darling, say something soft and sweet to me." "Ah-h-h! Well, uh-h-h well-1... Let me see now . . . uh-h, Cream pie?" —Akron Buchlelite * * * The University of Alabama now has a radio network which is manned entirely by students. The network stays on the air from Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. * * * \ "This crime was the work of a master criminal," said the judge, "and was carried out in a skillful,* clever manner." Blushing, the prisoner interrupted: "Aw, gosh, Judge, no flattery please." —Hilltop News * * * At a recent Alabama Baptist State Convention, the majority of delegates voted to coordinate Howard College and Judson College on a single campus. The proposed site for the college is located at Birmingham. * * # Down by the oldjnill He asked her for a kiss. She said she wouldn't kiss him—i Not by a dam site! —Army Times By Len Hensel The unforseen death pi Dr. Duncan has brought about a crisis. It is upon the shoulders of "the powers that be" to determine NOW, whether or not Auburn is to remain in the old educational groove or surge ahead to become a leading educational institution of the South or possibly' the entire country. This college is at the crossroads. With the utmost care and discretion in selecting a new man to take the helm, I the trustees can make this school, and conversely, they can break lit. Now that we {are at this criti-jcal stage, it is Jup to the students, trustees, f a c ,u 11 y , and Hensel members of the extension and research divisions to merge into one group with one . common cause in mind. -It is our duty, one and all, to drop all prejudices and personal ambitions, and consider the good of the whole. Now is the time to forget all selfish motives and work together. Wouldn't it be a good idea for the type of man necessary to fill the leaders of all groups to meet and draw up plans for the type of man necessary to fill the position of president of this institution? This type of meeting does not "(Continued on page 8) i —_ Friday, August 1, 1947 THE PLAINSMAN—5 Veterans Urged To Note Deadline Congressional action and presidential approval have made deadlines increasingly important to World War II veterans. Carl F. Walker, V.A. Contact Representative of the Auburn Veterans Administration Office, explained today that July 25, 1947 had been fixed as the final day which may be counted by ex-service men ; and women as service during Workl War II in establishing eligibility, for important benefits. The date was fixed in accordance with Senate Resolution 123, which became Public Law' 239 of the 80th Congress upon approval by President Truman. For purposes of education and training, loan guarantees and readjustments allowances provided in the G.I. Bill, and for vocational rehabilitation of disabled veterans under Public Law 16, the period considered war service thus becomes September 16, 1940 through July 25, 1947. * • Persons entering service after July 25, 1947 will not become eligible for G.I. Bill benefits, and any compensation or pension awarded veterans "and their dependents as a result of such service will be paid at peace-time rates,, instead of the higher war rates. Those who served on active duty at any time during the period of September 16, 1940 through July 25, 1947 and are subsequently discharged under conditions other than dishonorable after at least 90 days total service, both war and peacetime, are entitled to certain G.I. Bill benefits. So are such veterans with less than 90 days service who were discharged for service-incurred disabilities. Benefits for which these two groups of veterans may apply are as follows: 1. At least one year of G.I. Bill education or training. In addition to the year, the veteran acquires eligibility for an additional period equal to the length of time served during the war •period as defined by Congress, up to four years maximum. The Veterans Administration defrays the cost of tuition, books, and supplies and pays the veteran a living allowance. - 2. G.I. loan guarantee benefits for home, farm and business loans. The Veterans Administration guarantees half of the veteran's loan up' to . a maximum commitment of $4,000 on real estate and $2,000 on non-real estate loans. 3. Readjustment allowances for unemployed and self-employed veterans.- Entitlement is based on length of war service, the veteran receiving eight weeks of allowances for each of the first three months of war service, and four weeks for each additional month, .up to a maximum of 52 weeks. The major fraction of a month counts as a full month. Benefits generally are $20 per week for the unemployed and $100f per month for the self-employed, less earnings. 4. Veterans with any war service at all may qualify for. vocational rehabilitation training under Public Law 16 provided they have a 'compensable disability incurred during war service which results in a vocational handicap. The program includes both educational and job training of a nature which will aid the veteran in overcoming his handicap. Maximum length of training is four years, except in special cases. July 25th, 1947 also becomes the date from which the following statutory time limitations will be figured: 1. .G.I. Bill education or training must be started within four years of that date, or date of discharge, whichever is later, and the program ends in nine years. 2. All Public Law 16 training must be completed nine years from July 25, 1947. 3. G.I. loan guarantees remain available for 10 years after July 25, 1947. 4. Readjustment allowances may be claimed until two years after July 25, 1947, or date of discharge, , whichever is later, and the program ends five years from July 25, 1947.' Full information may be obtained from the Auburn Veterans Administration office at 235 Mell Street. For the Veterans By Luther Smith Baptist Student Union will entertain with an all-day picnic and barbecue at Chewacla, Wednesday, August 9. Special invitations are being sent alumni and students not in school this quarter. The program at noon will feature a message by William Hall Preston, Associate Southwide Student Secretary for the Southern Baptist Convention. This will be followed by dinner at 1 p.m. and an afternoon of fun and recreation. Tickets may be bought for $1 from Charles Roselle, minister of students, Lois Williams, Pansy Noblin, Darline Wilson, Jimmy Bartlet, Patsy Allen, and Bill Thomason, members of the Ticket Committee. FOR SALE: 16 ft. house trailer with porch awning, fenced in lot, piped water, and drain. Located on campus behind tennis courts. See at A.P.I. Trailer Ct. on Lot # 91. SHOP THE CATALOG WAY AT jffl in this big, value-packed store otVMM moftey&K6 Everything you need , .,, satisfaction guaranteed! That's the value-song of Sears Catalog Order Office. On .every page of Sears Fall Catalog you'll find money-»aving values in everything you need . . . for gifts, for wear, for your home. Do you need curtains? There's a~range"of styles to brighten any home—af money-saving prices. Do you need clothes for the children? Shirts for father? A. dress for mother? Sears Catalog shows them in tough, long wearing fabrics—at money-saving prices. Come in to Sears Catalog Order Office today. Get courteous assistance in writ-ing your order. It's the trouble-free way to find everything you need ...- ond sew* money, too/ %$dfafactfa guaranteed CCA DC ^ £e€tto€et4t* JUNK) VmjmentP4nn 816 Ave. A Opelika Phone 385 Veterans of Auburn have asked this column to extend a "thank you"'to Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers (R., Mass.), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee,' for her gallant and courageous backing of veterans' legislation. Say what you may, but - it took a woman to put fire under the feet of the House—it took a woman with fire in her soul, a Woman grateful that this country is still free, to back veterans' legislation in the House. * » » Bills directing .the -Office of Selective Service Records to create and maintain a . $10,000,000 catalogue of summary cards con- ..., t a i n i n g veterans qualifications — w h at t h e y did in world War II, and their abili- 'ties — were introduced simultaneously in the Senate and the House. If pass- Smith ed, these bills will require all veterans to fill out such forms. All veterans who do not cooperate (IF this bill is passed) will be subject to five years' imprisonment or $10,000 fine or both. The legislation's goal is -to make sure that 100,000 men will be available at reception centers within 72 hours.'and one million men within 30 days, in. event the nation is compelled to mobilize again. * * * Distribution of the American Defense Service Medal for veterans who served between Sept. 8, 1939, and* Dec. 7, 1941, inclusive, and of the World War'II Victory Medal ior active service between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946; inclusive, will start on August 1. Veterans are requested not to make mail inquiries concerning distribution. Complete details will be released shortly from Washington and locally. Bills providing increased pay benefits for advanced ROTC students ., were reported to both House and Senate committees last week. The bills were tagged "must legislation" by the War Department. These RQTC measures woul,d give students in the last two years of instruction $1 a day in addition to the 79c subsistence allowance now being paid. During the six weeks spent in army drilling camps, students will receive thei pay of privates. Another provision in the bill would permit ROTC students to receive GI Bill allowances as well as ROTC pay. If they became members of the National Guard or bther reserve components, they may also receive drill pay concurrently with ROTC pay. Questions 1 Q. I'm a veteran student. I expect to make more than $150 a month during the next monthf Will my subsistence be cut? • A. Yes. If you have no dependents, your $150 plus your subsistence will be cut to $175. If you have one or more dependents, your $150 plus your subsistence will be cut to $200. You may work part-time or full-time and still draw your full allowance, provided that the wages you earn for such employment, plus your subsistence allowance, does not total more than $175 a month if you have no dependents or $200 a month if you have one or more dependents. Your VA subsistence allowance is reduced proportionately when the total exceeds the statutory limits. Q. Does a year of entitlement to the GI Bill mean a school year or a calendar year? A. A calendar year. The deadline on almost all GI aids was fixed by Congress last week. Here are the stipulations of the resolution which now has been written into the law of the land: ' • 1. Guaranteed loans to veterans under the GI Bill must be applied for within ten years, or not later than July, 1957. 2. Readjustment allowance's or 52-20 payments of $20 a week to, jobless veterans can be paid up to five years after passage or until July, 1952. • 3. Educational and training rights' and benefits under the GI Bill must be completed within nine years or by Jiily, 1956. This includes vocational rehabilitation training for -disabled veterans under Public Law 16. * * * I know that I voice the opinion of .every veteran on this campus when I express utmost sorrow that President L. N. Duncan has died. A man wtih higher character has never held the presidency of Auburn. • . » * * Hopes for the passage of a raise in student veterans' allowance fell when - Congress adjourned last Saturday. Having scorned the raise, why doesn't Congress now pass a law allowing cannibalism? Better to eat one's brother than to starve one's self. . Auburn's veteran-parents were on record today with recommendations for bettering health and recreational.facilities for married veterans and their families on college campuses. The ideas were embodied in a resolution adopted at the meeting of the conference on special services for veteran students' families held in Montgomery.- They are: (1) That the agencies represented list services authorized by law to wives and children of veterans, and indicate where the Student Center To Get New Soda Fountain A new. soda fountain and bar, approximately 25' long, is being installed in ' Student Center at Auburn. The soda fountain will servo as a laboratory for students of the cafeteria management course as well as a gathering place for Auburn undergraduates. The unit is completely equipped with linoleum topped cabi-services available to veterans' families are different from those available to non-veterans' families. (2) That the several institutions contact agencies to deter' mine which authorized services are available within the county and inform families of veterans when and where such services are located. (3) That on each campus there should be, a special committee created, to recommend to college authorities ways of broadening health and recreational fa-- cilities. (4) That the members of the conference approve procuring of rates on group insurance similar to Blue Cross medical insurance rates. The conference was presided over by Mr. Cftarles Edwards, Auburn registrar. nets, coffee urns, electric mixers, ice cream units, and counter stools. It is hoped that the soda fountain will be opened for business in the fall. FOR SALE: Army jeep in" good condition. Four practically new tires, built-on body, and recently overhauled. Call J. A. Fuller at 624-M. My clothes sure look and feel swell since I have them cleaned at HAGEDORNS— — The Style Center of East Alabama The most wanted items for men . . . White Shirts in good quality We have received the following in the past few days: BY TOWNE— WHITE DRESS SHIRTS All Sizes White Broadcloth . White Slub Broadcloth at '300 at ? 3 2 5 BY ARROW— WHITE SPORT SHIRTS Short Sleeves— In Oxford Cloth and Summer Cools at*3 25 ARROW— Under Shirts ARROW— Shorts BY TEXTRON--- Boxer Shorts . 79« and *1 * . . . at*!25 .25 Pai amas . at ?1 *4"95 to ? 7 - 9 5 SPECIAL REDUCTION FOR MEN AND BOYS ALL LESS SWIM TRUNKS H a g e d o r n ' s The Style Center of East Alabama 6—THE PLAINSMAN Friday, August 1, 1947 Magic as a Hobby Series Starts Today! Tricks You Can Do! How many times have you thrilled to the word "MAGIC?" Something which is beyond the grasp of the average intellect. How many times have you wish- ' ed you could do the unbelievable things that you've seen and heard about magic? Well, just read ,on, the time and opportunity has come your way, and you too will be able to do the seemingly impossible things in THE ART OF MAGIC. In far off China, the world's oldest civilized country, secret Oriental mysteries have existed for thousands of years, being en- . larged upon as time went on by modern students, and "workers of magic illusions, who in recent years have become the cleverest .magicians known. You, like thousands of others after reading; MAGIC AS A HOBBY, will be able to amaze and mystify your friends and neighbors. The mystifying tricks which appear today in .the "Magic as a Hobby" column are written in everyday language so that you may understand it easily. ,. The effects tnat appear in the column are taken from the magical library of John Rasch, world travelled magician, known the world over as "Magi." Not a fake in any sense of the word, Mr, Rasch admits thqt his magic mysteries are nothing more than the applied secrets of the Magic World which profession he has followed many years. You'll receive a special delight in doing magic — in matching your wits with others, and in fooling them. It is The Auburn Plainsman's sincere hope that you and your friends will derive many hours of pleasure from the mysteries arid tricks presented through this column. "MAGIC AS A HOBBY" Magic YOU CAN DO! See Page Five. By John Rasch It's fun to be fooled but it's more fun to know. 1. Card Concentration Effect: Ask someone of your audience to come forward and assist you by cutting the deck in two heaps. These heaps are now laid side by side and the performer remarks that there is a mystic connection between, the top cards of each heap, and that by merely glancing at one he will be able to name the other. Lifting the top card of the lower half, he considers it for a moment, replaces it, and immediately names the top card of the other' heap. The card is turned over, and his prediction is found to be correct. The heaps are immediately placed together, the pack is cut again. Again the performer demonstrated the mystic connection, which can be done over and over again with invariable success. Secret: The secret of the t'rick is absurdly simple, but charmingly subtle. The performers previously ascertains the top card of the pack. Naturally when DELICIOUS BREAD and BAKERY GOODIES CAKES DELICIOUS PIES HOT CROSS BUNS And Other Delicacies AUBURN BAKERY Whatley Building So. College St. PHONE 1040 he cuts the pack, he knows the top card of the upper hal^. Now he looks at the top card of the lower heap, notes its • value (not allowing other spectators to see it, of course)' and names the top card of the upper heap. Then when his statement has been proven he places the lower heap on the upper heap. He again knows the top card of the deck and can again name the top card correctly, When the deck has been cut and he looks at the top card of the heap. Everyone is looking for something difficult and the glancing at the top card of the lower heap is taken for a bit of by-play intended to disguise the real secret, whereas it is really the clue to the effect, performing it carefully with a great deal of "concentration" and it will go over big. - • * * * The above magic effect comes from 'the Magic Library of John Rasch, World Travelled Magician. Everyone likes MAGIC How ma'ny times have you said to yourself,-"Gosh, how I wish I was in the KNOW HOW?" Well, here's your opportunity. Mr. Rasch now offers' to the public for the first time his new and personal book called "MAGIC AS A HOBBY" consisting of 108 magic tricks you can do. This book has a beautiful two color cover design, 75. illustrations, including* six full pages' of pictorial layout. Mr. Rasch has spared no expense to bring you a book you ban be proud to own. It also includes a history of himself and his picture. Don't delay. The supply is limited. Mail coupon below. One copy $1 or two copies for $1.75. Address, John Rasch, "The Magi", Box 326 Fairfax, Ala. Yes, I want to avail myself the opportunity of receiving your book "MAGIC AS A HOBBY." Enclosed find $1 for one copy or $1.75 for two copies. 1 Check -how many wanted 2 Name - OPENS CARD SHOP STUDENT MASONS WELCOME Alfred E. James, j -(above) former instructor in tire school of architecture and allied arts, yesterday invited all students to visit his card shop which opened last Friday. The shop is located below James' Photographic Studio and carries a complete line of Hallmark cards and Crane's fine papers. Address P. O. Box i Please write name and address plainly Pi Tau Sigma Hears Commander Howes The Alabama Tech Chi Chapter of Pi Tau Sigma held its regular meeting, Monday, July 14, in Ramsay Engineering Building. After a short business discussion the meeting was turned over to the program chairman, Robert L. Ferrell, who introduced the guest speaker, Commander William C. Howes, USN. Commander Howes gave a speech on the topic,, "How the Germans used hydrogen-peroxide WSSF Drive Is Set For November 10-13 The annual WSSF Drive, sponsored by the Auburn Inter-Faith Council, will be held on the campus the- week of November 10-15? The preliminary plans for. the drive consist of two phases: Educating the campus about the World Student Service Fund and solicitations. T h e , ' solicitations will be conducted in two ways: through campus organizations and individual donations and through a social function. The social event has been set for November 14 with consent of Dean Cater. The purpose of the World Student Service Fund is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed by the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, languages or religion. World Student Relief is committed to the- rehabilitation of university life in its full scope and to the ideal of international student solidarity. Funds are raised and administered to serve urgent student needs wherever they may arise. ' to propel their undersea raiders." Many guests were present for the program. ) Sat* $000.00 SitB $38.00 SetC $000.00 Sit 0 $58.75 Set E $000.00 Meet inelute Federal Tax For a lifetime of loveliness '.".". Art-Carved rings by Wood Every one is the product of experienced diamond buyers, talented cutters, inspired goldsmiths . . . no wonder more brides wear Art-Carved rings than any other rings in America. See our collection of Art-Carved rings today. WARE'S Jewelry AUBURN MASONIC LODGE OCCUPIES NEW QUARTERS IN WHATLEY BUILDING By J. T. Wehunt The new home of the Auburn Lodge No. 76 A.F. & A.M. is now practically complete. The rooms which comprise the meeting place of the three Masonic orders, the Auburn Lodge, the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine, are located on the second floor of the Whatley Building, directly across from the college pampus. on College Street. Included in the space which now furnishes the three orders spacious, cool, and comfortable meeting quarters are—on ' one side the Lodge hall or assembly room which is 30 feet by 60 feet, and an ante room. On the other side is a lounge, a large dining room, and a modern and well-equipped i kitchen. Toilet facilities for both men and women are available. These quarters^ are newly furnished throughout and a cooling system makes them very comfortable in the summer. The_ Lodge is now making an effort to contact all Masons in the city in good standing for *the purpose of inviting them to meet with the local group at then-regular and special communications, where they will find a cordial welcome. Especially is this true of student Masons. The officers are aware of the fact that .there are a number of student Masons in the city who are members of Lodges in other sections of Alabama and neighboring States. Both officers and members of the local group are anxious to meet these Masons and have them visit. with them whenever possible. However, no effective way has been found to make personal contacts. Regular meetings are • held on the second and fourth Monday nights; called meetings are held on alternate. Monday nights to take care of the degree work. One or more degrees are conferred each Monday night. The meetings start at 7:30. In 1946, the Auburn Lodge celebrated its Centennial Anniversary. It was during the year 1845 that the Auburn Lodge was created and received its charter from, the Grand Lodge" of Alabama. During the period of the War Between the States, the Lodge was inactive due to the absence of its membership serving with the armed forces of the South. The original Charter was either lost or destroyed during this war and a new Charter was issued by the Grand Lodge • in 1864. The Lodge still operates' under this charter. Although the Lodge has been inactive for short periods of time on two or three different occasions, it has never lost its Charter. Thus it has been in continuous existence since 1845. • The past few years have been marke'd by continuous advancement and increased interest in Masonic work. There are at present over 200 members in good standing in the Lodge. Current officers are: George W. Hargreaves, W. M.; Glenn A. Schrader, S. W.; Henry A. Young, J. W.; J. B. Richards, treasurer; E. Fort Ward, Secretary; F. Gordon Biish, S. D.; I. F. Reed, J. D. You'll like your snapshots more • than ever when » 111 F i • i i v • • Enlargements bring out a wealth of detail and beauty oftentimes not seen in the regular size print. Bring in your favorite snapshot negatives today, and let our experts make crisp, sharp enlarge* aients. Prompt, careful service at moderate prices. BURTON'S BOOKSTORE Something New Every Day • BEGINNING AT ONCE OLIN A N N O U N C E S . .. BIG AUGUST CLEARANCE COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONS SUMMER TROPICAL SUITS SPORT SHIRTS & T SHIRTS SWIM TRUNKS % Off and Vi Price ONE LOT MEN'S BELTS 1 Off ONE LOT OF MEN'S SUMMER PANTS V3: OFF SUMMER SPORTS SHOES H Off Including California Casuals ONE LOT MEN'S PAJAMAS % Off ONE LOT OF TIES Now 59c (Regular \$1.00 Value) STRAW HATS % OFF ALL MERCHANDISE NOT LISTED WILL BE REDUCED 10% All Sales Final Please — No Charges No Lay-Away No Alterations OLIN L. HILL "The Man With the. Tape" AUBURN OPELIKA •teMMM Softball League Play To End Monday With Important Games on Rat Field By Jack Simms , . „ With only one day of league play remaining on the summer softball schedule, six teams are still very much in the running for their respective league crowns. Champions of leagues 1 and 5 have been decided, and league 4 will find their best team Thursday. . j The Theta Chi's, behind the excellent pitching of Foots Morris, came through as league 1 winners with a record of 7 wins against a single loss, and although the Faculty of league 5 has one game remaining, it has already won the number 5 crown with an incomplete record of 5 victories against one defeat. The Baptists tangled with the Alpha Psi vets Thursday afternoon to decide the league 2 winner, but this game is being played after the Plainsman deadline so scores on that game are lack-ing. In league 3, the Sigma Nu's, boasting a record of 6-1, meet the KA's, who have 5 wins against 2 losses, to decide who is boss in that group. In the most unpredictable and changable league, DSP with 5-3 wi'll play Sigma Chi who has 4-3, and Ag Hollow, who is tied with Sigma Chi, will battle it out with LCA. .If DSP losses and Ag -Hollow wins, there will be a two way tie for the league 4 championship, but if DSP wins, they will take top honors. The Play-boys will meet the Henpecks also on Monday to decide *rho will represent league 6 in the play-offs. The play-boys have 6 wins and one MEET YOUR COACH COACH "POP" WERNER (above) who is head line coach of the Tigers grid squad, has the distinction of being the only football player in the history of the Duke University engineering school to graduate in four years. In school, Pop was not only on top in scholastic standings, but he was also the best tackle in the Southern Conference. ., He showed his loss, while their opponents have ability as a line coach when his taken 5 and also dropped one. The low score of, the summer schedule was a thrilling one run fight between the Sigma Nu Snakes and the Chairborne Faculty in which the Snakes squeezed across the only tally late in the game. Rooks pitched for the winners and Roberts was. charged with the loss. The SAE's continued in their fight to set another record by taking a 24-8 and a 23-8 drubbing at the hands of the Baptists and Alpha Psi's. In their final encounter of the season they bowed to the SPE's 9-7 to bring then-total to 155 runs scored against them in eight games; which is nineteen and three-fourths run per game! ' Scores of the g a m e s berrr^ played between July 32 and 30 are: League 1: TC-Vag, 14-8; Vag- KS, 14-5; TC-OTS, 6-6; TC-WG, ll-2;OTS-KS, 5-4. League 2: Bap- SAE, 24-8; Bap-KPA,- 5-0; AP-SAE, 23-8; SPE-SAE, 9-7; AP-KPA, 6-5. League 3: Fac-FFA, 8-7; KA-FFA, 9-2; PKT-Fac, 7-2; SN-Fac, 1-0; KA - PKT, 6-4. League 4: Out-LCA, 8-2; DSP LCA, 5-4; Out-AG HO, 5-4; SC-Out, 7-6; AG HO-DSP, 2-0. League 5: Reb-ATO, 11-9; TKE-ATO, 12-10; "Fac-Reb, 10-3;'Reb- PDT, 16-4. League 6: Pir-Gyp, 8-2; HP-Pir, 13-5; Lat-Gyp, 14- 12; PB-Gyp, 21-9; HP-Lat, 7-5. forward wall brought William and Mary the Southern Conference football crown in 1942. After serving a tour of duty in the. Navy, Pop came to Auburn and is now starting his second year as line coach for the Tigers. Evans Sets New Date For Tournament Play Coach Bob Evans announced this week that because of the limited facilities on which to play matches, the deadline for second round play in the tennis, badminton, table tennis, and golf tournaments will be changed. Coach Evans has set August 9 as the new date and has expressed his desire for all players to meet their opponents as early as possible. Several first round matches haven't been played, and if ' these matches aren't taken care of immediately, the names of both jnen will be "scratched" Iro7ii)tl|6|t0urnament."- - "-- ~ RESIGNS POST Coach Tex W a r r i n g t o n, who has been assistant line coach of the Tiger football team for the past six months, resigned his post last week to play professional football for ' t he Brooklyn Dodgers. Tex player center on Coach Voyles' championship team at William and Mary and transferred to Auburn in 1944. During that season, he won top SEC hon-. ors and made many of the All- American teams. After his graduation, Tex played football for the Brdok-lynites and came to Auburn as a coach last February. He is now on his way to Sun Valley, Idaho' to join the squad at the Dodger summer camp. "If you'll let me fill this in for you and me, sweetheart . . . I promise to take you to the MIDWAY v TAVERN just anytime you say!" MIMIAV TAVERN " I ' u f SPECIAL I7/A/6, PROP. R.D.WELLS |T|i u • SPECIALIZ/A/OMSrfAKMMfRS OPEUKA-AUBURN ALA. HIWAY PHONE AUBURN 9136 Co-recreational Sports Get Off To Good Start Co-recreation got off to a good start Tuesday with the beginning of the summer. bridge, ping pong, and badminton tournaments. Twenty couples played their first round of bridge, and the badminton entries had a good night of practice in preparation for their first round matches. Miss Martha Walton, who is in charge of the tournaments announced that entries are still being accepted in all of the events, and she urges anyone who wishes to get in on the fun to contact her at the gym immediately. She also announced that the swimming pool will be open to anyone at 7 p. m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tournaments are also being held at the same time on the same dates. DO YOU WANT TO PARK A TRAILER in a modern trailer park on Opelika-Auburn Highway two miles from campus? Automatic hot water, free Bendix service. Call Auburn 305 X-M if interested. MEET YOUR tEAM BILL WADDAIL (above) is expected to be one of the leading ends of the Tiger pigskin aggregation this fall. Wild Bill, who weighs 190 and stands three inches 'over the six foot mark hails ' from Phenix City and opposing tackles and ends think "lie is "just as "rough W any from that community. This 21 year old sophomore, who served in the Army Air Forces during the War, earned his letter last year and was the outstanding end during practice this spring. Bill is majoring in ag engineering and his ambition is "to become a big plantation owner". With Tid-well throwing 'em and this glue-fingered speed-demon out there tb catch 'em, opposing teams can expect trouble this season. Along the Bench By Jack Simms In Iboking over the plans, of the basketball arena that is being shipped here from Louisiana, I noticed a large front porch that was used as a lounge by the Army. That's a swell idea for the Armed Forces, but with the drastic shortage in locker space here, we could put it to better use by boxing it in and using it as. a locker room. The shortage of locker space in our present Gym' has been a pain in the neck to PE students, and unless something is done, we will have the same trouble with the arena . . . just a thought that's worth some consideration. Along with every complaint, it is nice to commend someone. For the first time in the history of Auburn, we have a lighted soft-ball diamond. It will be something really worthwhile for the athletic minded students to be able to watch the softball playoffs in the cool of the evening. The lighted diamond is at the north end of the varsity baseball field and can also be used for volleyball. Our thanks to the intramural department. , * * * Auburn has really been sending her representatives in .the coaching field during the past few years. Herhert Burton, form- .er Tiger basketball and track star, is now assistant coach at Talladega. Herb got his'diploma from the Plains in March and went to Talladega in time to coach his track team to the district high school' championship. On a recent visit to Auburn, he said that he has some good athletes he will be sending this way in a couple of years. Yeah man, we can always use 'em. •* * * J. D. Bridges, of the 1942 red-tion is another Auburnite who headed twin football combina-1 has gone into the coaching profession ^recently. John has accepted a job as assistant football coach at the University of the' South at Sewanee, Tennessee. While attending Ramsay High School in Birmingham, he and his twin brother were top linemen on the football team, and after coming to Auburn, they received much publicity for the way in which they often played each others position without the coaches knowing it. * * * The dream backfield t h at everyone has been so interested in' will take the field when the college all-stars play their annual game this fall. The Army will dominate the group of all-stars, with three of its great backs now scheduled to start the game along with Trippi of Georgia. Tucker, the quarterback of the collegiate champs, along with Davis and Blanchard make up the dream backfield. With Blanchard and Trippi in there, the all-stars won't be worried about that all important one yard to go, and with Tucker to pass and block, and Davis to r u n ' t h e ends, the college kids are the betting fav orite over their older and more experienced foe. Any coach in Darrow Appointed To Coaching Staff It was announced by Coach Carl Voyles Monday that George R. Darrow\has been added to the Tiger coaching staff. Coach Darrow, a former Oklahoma A & M football, basketball, and trar* star, will be the end coach for varsity football and will also tutor the freshman baskettjallers ' A native of Oklasbma City, he began his college career at the University of Oklahoma in 1938, but shifted to A & M when his high coach became an aggie mentor. Darrow held down one of the end positions for two seasons and played guard on the hardwood quintet for a campaign while with the Aggies. In addition to this, he ran the dashes for the track team. After entering the Army Air Forces in 1942, Darrow rose from the rank of private to Second Lieutenant and as an elisted man played end for the Mitchell Field eleven. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to A & M for, his"degree and later joined the Brooklyn Dodgers professional football team. / •• Coach Darrow will assume his duties with the beginning of fall football practice September 1.' Friday, August 1, 1947 THE PLAINSMAN—7 THE PREACHER CONNECTS! Open Division Softball Standings Thru Wednesday, July 30 League 1 League 4 Team W L Team W L AUBURN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 1947 SEASON Date Game Sept. 26—Miss Southern Oct. 4—Louisiana Tech -4||U- UT-OJn.-of.Florida Oil;. 18—Georgia Tech Oct. 25—Tulane Nov. 1—Vanderbilt Nov. 8—Miss State Nov. 15—Un. of Georgia Nov. 22—Clemsori Place Montgomery Auburn Montgomery Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Birmingham Columbus Clemson Price $2.50 2.50 3.50 3.60 3.75 '3.50 3.50 3.60 3.00 1. Alumni orders were given priority through July 22. 2; All orders will- be numbered as received and be filled according to this number. 3. After July 26 tickets will be held to the general public on first come, first served basis. 4., Tickets for the Georgia game in Columbus in north end concrete stands will be reserved @ $2.70. 5. A four-ticket limit has been put on purchases for the Georgia tech and Georgia games. 6. Checks or money orders must accompany orders for tickets. . * * • - • « • " • • . — - 4 *• — CHIEF'S Sinclair Service Station & Chiefs U-Drive-lt PHONE 446 Chief's l&Proud To Salute Beverley Ann Burkhardt As an outstanding member of the student body. Beverley, a senior in architecture from Auburn, is past president of Sphinx; member of Who's Who; society editor and columnist for The Plainsman; American Institute of Architects; past member of Owls, Oracles, and member Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. WHERE THE AUBURN STUDENTS TRADE TC OTS Vag KS WG DSP 5 SC 4 AG HO 4 LCA 3 Out 3 League 3 League 5 Team W L Team W L Bap 7 0 Fac 5,1 AP 6 1 Reb. 5 3 PKA 2 5 PDT 3 4 SPE~ 2 5 ATO 3 4 - SAE League 3 Team SN KA FFA PKT Fac W 6 5 3 3- 1 TKE 1. 5 , League 6 • Team W L PB HP Lat Pir Gyp Big Jim Pharr.. who is one of the leading sluggers for the Baptists, is shown here getting ready' to knock another of his booming drives past the opposing outfield in one of last week's softball battles. In this game the "Preachers" blasted the SPE's 20-5. The umpire is Red Holley. and the SPE catcher is unidentified. (Paul Muller photo). WANTED TO BUY: Used car. Inquire 108 S. Ross after 6 p. m. FOR SALE: Practically new Springfield Automatic 22 Rifle. Phone 223-R or inquire at 329 Samford Avenue. the country would give his last pair of false teeth to have this backfiell on his team. F I N A L CLEARANCE END OF SEASON SALE Sale lasts Through Aug. 16 20% REDUCTION ON: i Ties Sport Shirts m Dress Sirts > £ Summer Shoes Trousers Raincoats Swim Suits Sport Coats Straw and Felt Hats T-Shirts and - v Suits including New Fall Patterns 4H-.U ti \ P*1 = 11 1IIII1III1IIIIIIII1IIII1IIIII WARD'S MEN STORE "Everything for the College Man" i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiii mil iiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiliilllHl m » ON THESE Shakespeare and South Bend Casting Reels "True Temper" Rods Heddon "Pal" Fly Rods Gladding and South Bend Lines Lures: Jitterbugs, Hawaiian Wigglers, Shimmy Wigglers, Slim Jims and Crippled Shads We are pleased to announce the dealership for the new MARTIN OUTBOARD MOTORS. The Martin Motor will give you both mile-an-hour trolling and breathless swift cruising. This motor offers improvements in starting and performance. The secret—mechanically controlled poppet valves. See this fine new outboard motor at JACK MOORE'S SPORT SHOP OPELIKA 8—THE PLAINSMAN Friday, August 1, 1947 Walton, Object of This Chance Feature, Tracked by Reporters to Fort Benning By Luther and Wofford Smith "Why are you interviewing me?" asked the Auburn ROTCGI at Fort Benning. " I ' l l tell you," the reporter answered, "it's this way. Ole Skipper Coleman and I wrapped our necks together, wracked , o u r brains, and came up with a new way of getting a feat u r e . We picked your picture at random* "Oh, a Random Harvest, huh," the GI punned. That's my boy, Charles A. Walton. Charles is a second quarter sophomore enrolled at Auburn as a pharmacy major. He's one of these students who have been intelligent enough to acquire a better half—someone to suffer hardships with, someone to confide in, someone to— Anyway, Charles is married. He 'says that marrying v before finishing college is the most sensible thing a person can do. "Living on $90 per month makes for rio tea party, but my wife and I manage. I'm settled down now and really have something of a motivating power behind my scholastic endeavors. Marrying made a, decided impression on, my average." Author's note: The above does not express. our views in any shape, form, or fashion. We would rather create our own shape, form and fashion. Interrogated as to how he met his wife, Charles answered: "It began as a high school romance. It was in high school that T met Priscilla Joyce Mclnish and after I got .out of service, I changed- her name to Priscilla Joyce Mclnish Walton." Charles was, while in service, one of these rare sailors who sail on boats. On the ocean, too. During his two years in the U. S. Navy, nine months of which were in the' Pacific, Charles saw duty on ships including the USS Andromeda and the USS Lipan. "I believe I broke all previous records for continuity of mess cooking," Walton reveals. Charles lists his ambitions as three separate things: (1) To become a member of Scabbard and Blade. (2) To become a member of Rho Chi (honorary fraternity for pharmacy students.) (3) To be "a good husband. His extracurricular activities Begorra! Sigma Chis Have An Irish Housemother By L u t h e r Smith "Faith, mon, ye cannot spaek to me—ye cannot even int e r v i ew me if ye cannot talk I r r r r r i s h , " said Mrs. Jessie Townsend, Sigma Chi housemother, in her pleasant voice. "I bae from an auld I r r r r i s h home, meself," sez I was emphasis on the rolling of t h e " r ' s ." You may have guessed it: Mrs, FOR SALE: 1942 model National house trailer, 24 feet long. Excellent condition. See D: K. Clanton at 161 W. Glenn. FOR SALE: E6 kk alto saxa-phone in excellent condition. See Harold Hartwig in Cottage, 6A at Graves Center or call 518. AUBURN PHOTO SUPPLY STORE CAMERAS F I LM SUPPLIES 106'/2 N. College Phone 435 (Over Mildred Lippitts) Charles A. Walton include fraternity, work (as a member of'Lambda Chi Alpha), photography, and music. He says he is ,'particularly fond of semi-classical music; Nelson Eddy, Richard Cr'ooks, and Spike Jones." i Townsend is pure Irish. Since her schooldays in Illinois, she has been faithful to her antecedents. "Aye, proud I be," she'll say if you ask her how it feels to be a descendant of those noble old potatoe-people. Mrs. Townsend .after finishing her studies at the Illinois State Normal Teachers' College, taught grades, from one to nine. "People don't know about teaching school nowadays," she expounds. "I started teaching when I was 17 years old and had to wade through snow to get to my school." • Ex-Marine Solves Housing Problem; Builds House For Bride In Five Days By Mary Bright, Assistant Director, Auburn News Bureau A home for $500—that's what Dick B a r r , , v e t e r a n student built in five days for his bride. When Dick brought J e a n to Auburn after their marriage t h r e e weeks ago, she found a house 20-by-14 feet with combination bedroom-sitting room, kitchen, bath and c l o s e t - plus electric lights and running water. , , " I 'm so proud of him I want everybody to see it," Jean says. Dick, exrmarine from Banks, was helped only by his brother-in- law and two friends. He had spent months hunting crowded Auburn for a place to live when he decided to build. Dropping out of school for the spring quarter, he scouted a dozen towns for materials. Lumber, the biggest item, cost him around $350. Plumbing fixtures took about $200, but Dick's initiative eliminated the second expense/ He found an Auburn house owner who agreed to let him build in the back yard and to pay for plumbing fixtures in exchange for the house when Dick and Jean leave Auburn. Bringing his l u m b e r from Banks ready cut, Dick and his three helpers erected the house WI OFFER — IN — STEAKS CHICKEN AND FRESH WATER CATFISH DINNERS Plus Your favorite Beverages and Sandwiches POPE'S 3 miles out on Loachapoka Highway "WHERE STUDENTS MEET TO EAT" in five days. That was fun. "I had a good time till I got in that ditch," Dick recalls. "That ditch" was 300 feet long and five feet deep. It took four days of muscle strain. Wiring the house cost $30 . . . carpenters-' another $75. That makes the cost for Dick a little under $500. For furniture, Dick bought an unfinished bed and table which he stained and shellacked. His mother contributed an old chair, dressing table and stool which she covered with gay chintz. The kitchen has built-in cabinets and shelves. Dick and Jean already are planning improvements on their homes—a coat of paint for the outside and a breakfast nooK annex. But as a junior in agricultural science, Dick has to spend most of his time studying. Both are so inspired by their success they are trying to persuade other married students that building is the answer to Auburn's critical housing shortage. "We can't see why more people dpn't do this," they puzzle. WATCHES SILVERWARE JEWELRY Gifts For Every Occasion Ih 1920, Mrs. Townsend and her-husband moved to the citrus groves of Florida, 60 miles below Daytona Beach. Mr. Town-send bought a grove which even today is still owned by his wife. However, loving her fraternity boys better than oranges, "Mrs. T." chooses to remain in Auburn as Sigma (5hi's housemother. According to her, "Auburn is home, now." Her patriotism to Auburn far excels her, love of the dearrr ould Irish. This is exemplified in the fact that both her daughters are Auburn graduates and both married Auburn men. It is further exemplified in her feeling toward Sigma Chi. "This is a grand bunch of boys," she says. "I'm crazy about 'em." Asked whether or not she ever wanted to return to Florida, Mrs. Townsend explained that she liked Auburn better. "But Cocoa (where I lived) was a beautiful place. Our grove was on an island between the Indian and Banana Rivers—near the Banana River Air Base," she described her Florida plantation, her hacienda. Since 1945, Mrs. Townsend has been housemother of Sigma Chi —one of their sweethearts. In 1940 she came to Auburn, and has left the village only once in seven years—when, in 1942, she served as Head Matron of the Girls at the Children's Home in Selma. . A bouquet of* best wishes goes to Mrs. Jessie Townsend, Housemother of the Week. EYES TESTED GLASSES FITTED It's Smart to Shop at Moore Jewelry Co. OPFI.I1CA. ALA IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. STEAKS CHICKEN SEAFOOD Auburn Grill Crisis (Continued from page 4) mean that there should be any mass demonstrations of any kind. This is a serious situation and should be handled with kid gloves.*With all the eyes in the state turned' towards Auburn, it is our duty to prove that we are mature, clear thinking individuals, and intend to go about solving this problem in the most sensible manner. The trustees could hold a meeting which could include leaders of the student body, faculty members, and executives of the experiment and extension stations. That group could draw up the qualifications for this man, and possibly make up a list of men who could qualify. this man must be This educator must have executive abilities. This executive-educator should be a man with progressive ideas about education. And this man shoifld come from outside the state. He must be a person who is not involved in local or state politics and is interested in nothing but the advancement of Auburn in the field of education. FOR SALE: One registered Dalmation dog, four months old. one registered Pointer, female two years old, and two pointer puns six weeks old. All reasonable prices. Interested parties call Jack Callis at 324. LOST: Black wallet thought to have been lost in Broun Hall. If found please contact S. L. DeBardelaben at 691-R for $5.00 reward. ^ . PITTS & CALDWELL %e % Great Summer Clearance Sale • ALL SUMMER ROBES ALL SUMMER SPORT-SHIRTS * TENNIS-OR-PLAY SHORTS COLORED POLO OR T SHIRTS DUNHILL SUSPENDERS AND BELTS \ l / 3 Off MEN'S FELT HATS SPORT COATS AND SLACKS ALL COLORED DRESS SHIRTS ALL LUGGAGE & FITTED CASES ALL SUMMER NECKWEAR MEN'S WOOL SUITS 14 on ALL OTHER Merchandise Reduced 10/ MEN'S STRAW & PANAMA HATS LEISURE JACKETS 1l/ 2 o« No Alterations-No Exchanges-No Approvals All Sales Final-Cash -Hty * *1 m>< |
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