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Welcome, Alpha Psi's And Vet Delegates THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN Auburn vs. Ohio State Wednesday-Thursday VOL. LXIII z-i ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, MARCH 19, 1940 No. 49 POSTMASTER GENERAL JAMES A. FARLEY will be Auburn's guest April 7, when he will make a speech at Graves Center and will be entertained by the Auburn faculty at a chicken barbecue. Alpha Psi's To Hold Frat Convention Here All Chapters Will be Represented at National Conclave; Officers to Attend Officers and delegates of the National Council of Alpha Psi, professional veterinary fraternity, will be the .guests of Auburn's Theta Chapter when they convene here for the fraternity's national convention Friday and Saturday. Plans being made for the entertainment of the visitors include a banquet Friday night, and possibly a tour Saturday afternoon that will include the campus, buildings, and equipment of Tus-kegee Institute. If the tour is made to Tuskegee, particular emphasis will be placed upon the Department of Veterinary Science at the Institute. National officers who are expected to be in attendance are: president, Dr. H. E. Rebrassier, Columbus, Ohio; first vice president, Dr. F. X. Gassner, Fort Collins, Colo.; second vice president, Dr. M. C. Linneman, St. Joseph, Minn.; secretary, Dr. E. T. Booth, Philadelphia, Pa.; and treasurer, Dr. B. Scott Fritz, Marietta, Pa. Among the twelve schools of Veterinary Medicine in this country there are seven active chapters of Alpha Psi, and representatives are expected from each of them. They are Alpha Chapter, Ohio State University; Beta Chapter, Cornell University; Epsilon Chapter, University of Pennsylvania; Zeta Chapter, Colorado State University; Iota Chapter, Michigan State College; Kappa Chapter, Washington State College; and Theta Chapter, Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Each chapter is allowed one official delegate and alternate, but other members are welcomed as visitors, and it is reported that many of the chapters will be represented by several of their members. Ralph L. Williams will serve as delegate for Theta Chapter, and Thomas B. Sutton -will serve as alternate. Diamond men Open Season Saturday Against Benning The Auburn baseball team will open a 1940 schedule of 20 games on Saturday, when the Tigers go to bat against the Fort Benning Doughboys on Gowdy Field at Fort Benning, Ga. The diamond tilt will be the Tigers' first under the leadership of Porter Grant, new head baseball coach. Starting pitcher against the Doughboys will likely be picked from Bill Andrews, Charlie Kil-patrick, and Louis Diamond, and a sophomore, Tommie Mastin. Letterman Red Caudill will probably be the number one coaching choice, other receiving possibilities being Dick McGowen and Jack Ferrell. Likely infield a n d outfield starters for Auburn are Ralph Frazier at first; George Kenmore, Carl Happer, or Charlie Rollo at second; Woodie McNair or Ray McCluskey at short; Kenmore or McCluskey at third; Fred Hurst in left; Capt. Tommie Thompson in center; and Lloyd in right. Notice! The Camera Club will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 in Ramsay Hall. Elections Chairman Clarifies Questions Arising About Balloting Next Month Three Different Ballot Boxes to be Set Up John Watters, Elections Committee chairman, issued today a series of explanations on the coming elections, designed to clarify the large amount of confusion arising, as it arises every year, on election problems. -By an Elections Committee ruling, balloting in the 1940 spring elections is to take place on two different days, juniors going to the polls on April 2, and voters in the freshman, sophomore, and Woman's Student Government elections on April 11. Hoping to obtain a more representative vote than in past elections, the Committee has decided to set up three different polling places, on Ag Hill, Vet Hill, and in Student Center. To facilitate checking of the registry, it will be required that vets vote only on Vet Hill, ags only on Ag Hill, and all others in the Student Center. Lists recently published in the Plainsman will be used to determine the eligibility of those voting and those not appearing on either the first list of qualified voters or the list of corrections will not be allowed to participate in the elections. The following excerpts from the Student Constitution are being published for the benefit of candidates and voters. According to John Watters, Elections Committee chairman, the Constitution rules will govern the coming elections and will be strictly adhered to. Continued on page 4 Auburn Tanksfers Drown Tennessee By Hairline Score Kelly and Gammage Star for Tigers in 38-36 Win Over Vols Led by Davis Gammage and Sam Kelly, the Auburn swimming team closed its official 1940 meets Friday in Alumni Gymnasium with a 38-36 win over the University of Tennessee. It was an upset victory for Auburn, as the Tigers, going into the meet with a record of one win over Emory as against defeats by Georgia and Georgia Tech, were not figured to give the Volunteers serious competition. However, the Tigers took an early lead by winning the 300- yard medley relay and the 220- yard free style, and afterwards held their own in a nip and tuck battle for points. Prospects for a winning team next year are bright. Capt. Henry Mohns will be missing, but Gammage, Kelly, and Yarbrough will be back, in addition to the freshman squad led by Capt. Jim Burt. The freshmen have no regularly-scheduled meets, but in two trials with the varsity they have shown up well. The complete summary of the Auburn-Tennessee meet follows: 300-yard medley relay: Auburn, first (Gammage, A u s t i n and White); Tennessee, second (Silva, Yagodkin and Ashley). Time, 3:02.5. 220-yard free style: Kelly (Auburn), first; Webb (Tennessee), second; Smith (Auburn), third. Time, 2:33.9. 50-yard free style: Delaney (Tennessee), first; Webb (Tennessee), second; McCall (Auburn), third. Time, 27.2. Fancy diving: Elmore (Tennessee), first; Norvell (Auburn), second. 100-yard free style: Kelly (Auburn), first; Delaney (Tennessee), second; Brock (Tennessee), third. Time, 59.5. 150-yard backstroke: Gammage (Auburn), first; Silva (Tennessee), second; White (Auburn), third. Time, 1:44. 200-yard breast stroke: Yagodkin (Tennessee), first; Mohns (Auburn), second; Miller (Auburn), third. Time, 2:59. 440-yard free style: Kelly (Auburn), first; Gammage (Auburn), second; Silva (Tennessee), third. Time, 5:45.5. 400-yard free style relay: Tennessee, first (Ashley, Elmore, Brock, Delaney); Auburn, second ( M c C a l l , Smith, Yarbrough, White). Time, 3:50.6. ORANGES-BLUES PLAY T013-13 TIE Yearling Backs Steal Show from Veterans A crowd of almost 5,000 flocked into the Auburn Stadium Saturday afternoon to see the veteran Oranges come from behind to catch a squad of not-so-veteran Blues and play to a 13-13 tie in the "Alumni Day" grid game. A bunch of yearling backs stole the show from "Dynamite Dick" Mc- Gowen's Orange-shirts: Jim Reynolds, Ty Irby, Jesse Foshee, Bill Yearout, and Monk Gafford. The Oranges tallied first in the first quarter following a 36-yard dash by Bud Wendling, and led 7-0. In the early minutes of the third period, End Teedie Faulk broke to and blocked McGowen's punt on the Orange 30, and when the ball bounded back Jim LeNoir picked it up and trotted across for a marker. The Blues failed to kick extra point, and the score was 7-6. A few minutes later the Blues tallied again, when, after Lenoir partially blocked one of McGowen's boots, Yearout tossed a long pass to Teedie Faulk, who caught it on the run and scored standing up. McMahan kicked extra point, and the Blues led 13-7. The aroused Orangemen came back fighting. McGowen tossed a long pass to Cheatham, who grabbed it on the dead run and after a Continued on page 4 API-Ohio State Play Today LOWERED PRICES FOR SENIOR BALL IS SPECULATED Henley Working on Plan Along With Senior Class Officers A cooperative plan by which seniors will be allowed to purchase block tickets to the Auburn Final Dances, April 26-27, at reduced prices, is being considered by senior class officers and Tom Henley, chairman of the Social Committee. Kenneth Funchess, president of the Senior Class, announced this week that a class meeting would be held on the return of students from spring holidays for the consideration of the proposal. Through the plan a minimum of 300 seniors will be able to buy tickets for the entire set of dances at the price of $5. Present plans call for a set of five dances, for which tickets, not sold through fraternity blocks or through the senior cooperative plan, will cost $7.50. Seniors with fraternity dance tickets, under the proposed plan, could apply their tickets for $2 toward the $5 block. Funchess will be in charge of the cooperative ticket sale, if plans are approved. Seniors will pay Funchess $5 each, for which they will be given receipts. These receipts will entitle the purchaser to tickets when the. entire group of 300 is sold, or may be applied on a regular set ticket in case the minimum is not reached. No tickets will be given to seniors until the minimum of 300 have paid for them. Under the plan, senior girls who wish to purchase tickets in the block will be allowed to do so. Two Bands To Play Henley stated yesterday that because of complaints of the long and frequent interruptions at the mid-term dances for rest periods for the orchestras, arrangements were being made to have two bands for the Final Dances. One, probably a local band, would play during the rest periods of the feature orchestra, thus insuring continuous music with no interruptions. The presidents of the various fraternities cooperating in the fraternity block ticket plan have been requested to turn in to Chairman Henley the pictures of their dates for the dances in order that cuts may be made of them for publication immediately after spring holidays. AUBURN FRESHMAN DIES AT HOME IN CLANTON, ALA. J. Lee Smith, Jr., first semester freshman in pre-med died yesterday morning at his home in Clan-ton from pneumonia. He is the son of Judge and Mrs. J. Lee Smith of Clanton and was a pledge of Pi Kappa' Alpha fraternity. He had been ill for a week before his death and developed pneumonia Saturday afternoon just after arriving home for a visit. A large number of the local chapter of Pi KA are attending his funeral in Clanton today. Final Two Dean's Lists Made Public The two remaining dean's lists, Architecture and the Allied Arts, and Home Economics, were released yesterday by the registrar's office. Those comprising the dean's list from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts are Edwin T. fac- Cowan, Paul Rudolph, and C. M. Kelley, all seniors. From the School of Home Economics are Margaret Pearson and Elizabeth Rimes, seniors, . and Francis Hodge and Margaret Lin-don, juniors. This raised to 70 the number of students on all the dean's lists. AH students on the dean's lists have unlimited cut privileges for this semester, so long as their work is of high enough quality to merit the privilege. No Double Cuts, Says Registrar's Office Double cuts will not be charged for cuts taken immediately before and after the spring holidays, which begin tomorrow and continue through Sunday, March 24, according to the registrar's office. No more issues of the Plainsman will be published this week, the next issue appearing on next Tuesday, when regular publishing schedule will be resumed. Alumni of Local Alpha Psi Chapter To Meet Friday The annual alumni meeting of Theta Chapter of Alpha Psi Fraternity will be held at a luncheon Friday. Ralph L. Williams, president of the local chapter, will be in charge, and Dr. E. T. Booth, executive secretary of the National Council of the fraternity, will deliver the address. Track Team To Open Cinder Season At Florida Relays On Last Day Of Month Ineligibility and f Graduation Hit Squad By ART JONES Under the direction of Coach Wilbur Hutsell, Auburn's 1940 cinder squad is gradually getting into shape for the forthcoming track season, which opens with Percy Beard's Florida Relays in Gainesville on March 31. The eyes of spectators at meets this spring will be focused largely on Captain Charles "Chuck" Morgan, Southeastern Conference champion in the high hurdles in 1939, with a time of 14.8, and co-champion in the high jump in 1938, with a mark of 6' 3 3/16", and on Alternate Captain Bob Dickinson, holder of the Auburn record in the broad jump with a leap of 23' 6" set in the 1938 Southeastern Conference meet. In the 1939 meet, Dickinson was sec-only to LSU's All - American broad jumper, Billy Brown. Other lettermen back are "Red" Singletary in the hurdles, Jim Hol-ley in the quarter and half-mile, and Jim Stephenson in t he weights. Also outstanding is giant Chet Bulger in the shot, discus, and javelin. Bulger has placed in the conference meet for the past two years, setting a new Auburn record last year in the shot put of 48' 7%", eclipsed only by White of Tulane and Smith of Florida. Non-letter men who have made good showings so far are Boots Stratford in the sprints, Harry "Rat" Russell in the mile, Jack Cagle in the two mile, Hoyt Hall in the pole vault, and Harris in the broad jump. To date no new material has shown up to replace several of last year's outstanding Tigers, among whom was Dave Sprinkle, one of" the best pole-vaulters in the country. Jim Swanner, defeated only once in the 880, and Percy South in the hurdles and high jump, also left vacancies, as did John Sharp Roberts, knocked out by ineligibility from the two-mile, and John Grady in the quarter-mile. The team as it now stands, as given yesterday by Coach Hutsell, is as follows: 100-yard dash: Dickinson, Stratford, Harris. 220: Stratford, Harris. 440: Holley, Davenport, Shearer, Morton. 880: Holley, Russell, Shearer. Continued on page 4 Wet Field May Cause Cancellation of Game Came, First of Year for Auburn, is at 3:30; Second Contest is Tomorrow At a late hour this morning the Auburn-Ohio State polo game was stil scheduled to be played this afternoon in spite of a rain which fell just before dawn this morning and a damp field. Apparently polo officials were waiting till immediately before game time, 3:30, to see if the field would be dry enough for play. Second game of the two-game series is scheduled for the same time tomorrow afternoon. -*•—^-——-—————~~—— This afternoon's game will be the first competition for the Plainsmen this season, since Saturday's game with the Atlanta Horse Guards was called off because of wet grounds. Sphinx Selects Eight Members From Junior Class Coeds Chosen for Grades, Leadership, And Personality Selection of eight junior coeds for membership was announced today by Sphinx, senior honor society for women students. The eight girls, selected on the basis of leadership, personality, scholarship, and service, a re Frances Barnes, Bettie Belle Brandt, Dorothy Burk, Helen Jordan, Freda Kyle, Sue Quattle-baum, Bobbie Steele, and Elizabeth Wheeler. Frances Barnes is a non-sorority student enrolled in home economics education. She was Queen of the Ag Fair this year. Bettie Belle Brandt is a member of Kappa Delta sorority and is enrolled in business administration. She is president of dormitory three and was Queen of the Commerce Ball held this month. She is secretary of the WAA. Dorothy Burk is a student in chemistry and is president-elect of Kappa Delta sorority. Helen Jordan is enrolled in business administration and is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is secretary of the Woman's Student Government Association. Freda Kyle is enrolled in education. She is a non-sorority student. Sue Quattlebaum is an interior decoration student and is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is vice-president of the Woman's Student Government Association and also of WAA. Bobbie Steele is a Chi Omega and is taking the general course in home economics. Elizabeth Wheeler is enrolled in home economics education. She is a Kappa Delta. Sigma Nu's Cop Court Crown Down Sigma Chi's in Finals by 32-19 Win In a rough-and-tumble game in which two Snakes were ejected via the foul route, the Sigma Nu's clinched the fraternity intramural basketball title last night by swamping the Sigma Chi's 32-19. With Dave Rogers and Craig Jackson stripping the cords from all corners of the court, the Sigma Nu's ran up a 9-3 lead in the first few minutes, and from then on stayed ahead, and at half-time were leading 25-11. Dave Rogers and Meredyth Hazzard did fine jobs of guarding the Sigma Chi's ace scorers, "Sinky" Scholze and Bill Lee. By trouncing the Pi K A quintet 25-11 Friday night and then licking the Sigma Nu's 32-11 Saturday night, the Sigma Chi's entered the finals as favorites to cop the championship with little or no trouble. Since the favorites had lost one game already, the Sigma Nu's loss Saturday night necessitated the final game, two losses being necessary to eliminate a team. Late Bulletin! Capt. L. E. Jacoby, announced at 12:30 that this afternoon's game would not be played. Instead, the two games will be played tomorrow and Thursday afternoons at 3:30. — — — » — • — . — — — i • — • _ — — Sunday afternoon the squad was split into two teams and played an exhibition game on Bullard Field, attended by several hundred spectators. The Ohio Staters will send against the Tiger horsemen a stronger team than the one which appeared here last year, according to Polo Coach Capt. Jacoby, while Auburn's team will be weaker than last year's undefeated four. Probable starting lineups are: Auburn Position O. State Almquist 1 Roof Brown 2 Kennedy (c) Armstrong 3 Lofthe Hamel 4 Conner Between 500-1,000 Attend'Alumni Day' 50 Alumni Officers Present at Banquet Between 500 and 1,000 alumni were present for the Alumni Day held Saturday, according to college officials. Fifty officers of the Alumni Association were entertained at an alumni dinner in the women's dining hall Friday night as a prelude to the celebration of Alumni Day on Saturday. One of the principal speakers on the program was Dr. L. N. Duncan, who presented plans for a new API auditorium which were heartily endorsed by the alumni members present. Other speakers included Coach Jack Meagher, Alumni Association President George Mattison, Alumni Secretary Porter Grant, Charles DeBardeleben, Bob Mangum, Tom Bragg, and Col. T. D. Samf ord. All alumni present were introduced. U. S. Senator Lister Hill and Bob Mangum, an official in the Alabama Power Company, were elected to honorary membership in the Association. JAMES MELTON, well known lyric tenor, will sing- in Opelika on April 16 under the auspices of the Opelika Music Study Club. Page Two THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN March 19, 1940 The Auburn Plainsman Published Semi-Weekly by the Students of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Editorial and business offices on Tiche-nor Avenue. Phone 448. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 169-W. John Godbold Editor Robert H. Armstrong; __ Business Mgr. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.50 per semester. Member Rssociafed GolIe6iate Press Distributor of Golle6'iateDi6est Alabama And Her Forests ACCORDING to Judge Walter B. Jones in the Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama has about 20,- 000,000 acres of forest land, and the state ranks sixth in the nation in the production of lumber. It's unusual for Alabama to rank as high as sixth in anything except in disadvantages, so the state will do well to capitalize on one of her few real treasures. In spite of conservationist effort that reaches down nearly every little by-road in the country, America's timber supply is being depleted more each year, and as the general supply becomes more precious, Alabama's share in it is increasing in importance. Planting t r e e s , particularly seedling pines, is so negligible in cost and requires so little labor for the return that Alabama's vast unproductive acres could be put to timber cheaply. It's almost sickening to ride through the state and see the miles and miles of raw, eroding, unused land—unproductive, tax-burdensome, and useless —and compare the picture with that of some of the countries of Europe, even of parts of the United Sates, where every inch of land is utilized to the fullest advantage. The State of Alabama owns land that is lying fallow and non-productive. Why can't that be planted in growing treasure for the next generation of Alabamians? Convict labor and a few dollars for seedlings would bring in tremendous increment as well as natural beauty and increased state pride. Turkey's timber supply was gone long ago, and her people have scrabbled for firewood and building materials for untold years. Now the country is rebuilding a supply, for the inimitable Kamal Ataturk persuaded every Turk to plant at least one tree each year. The next generation of Turks will begin to reap the benefits of a policy that is yet in its infancy. Alabama's position is far different from that of Turkey, but she can look there to see what results when timber is gone and what she can gain by reproducing her's. Students And The Census UNCLE SAM is asking college students to write home during March and request something besides the traditional check. He wants all young men and women living temporarily at school to remind their parents, "Count me in when the census-taker comes around in April." This year Census Bureau officials believe that the accuracy of the count of students away from home at the time of the Census can be improved. College students temporarily away from home to attend school should be counted as members of the households in which they usually reside. However students who have no permanent residence other than the places in which they are living while attending school or college should be enumerated there. Members of the latter group should call or write to the district supervisor of the Census if they are not enumerated. Also the Bureau needs the students' help in actual fact finding, and is asking them to supply their parents with certain information they will need in order to report on them accurately. Offhand, it would seem that parents would know everything about the student which would be called for in the Census. But the questions being asked this year are more complex than those of recent years, and parents may not be able to answer some of them without the students' help. The queries on which parents are most likely to be uncertain are t h o s e relating to employment status. Information is wanted on the following points: Number of weeks the student worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks). Number of hours he worked during the week of March 24-30, 1940. Present, or if seeking work, last occupation (exact nature of duties performed). Present or last industry (kind of factory, store or other place of business). Present or last class of worker (wage or salary worker in private work; wage or salary worked in government work; employed; working on own account; unpaid family workers). Whether at work in private or nonemergency government work during week of March 24-30. If not, whether assigned to public emergency work (such as NYA) during that week. If neither, whether seeking work. If not at work or seeking work, does the student have a job or business, from which he is temporarily on vacation, sick leave or lay-off? (Students on Easter vacation between March 24- 30 might be in this group.) Is The Hatch Act Sincere? THE HATCH ACT, now being considered by Congress, assumes that any political activity by governmental employees is detrimental. Like any proposal arrived at by reasoning, the Act is a failure if its major premise is fallacious, and in this case there is real enough reason to believe that some fallacy is present. To jump at the very broad conclusion that for any governmental employee to engage in politics is harmful is to disregard completely pertinent facts about government. In effect the bill deprives a government worker from his right of political activity without giving him any of the benefits of civil service, making his tenure even more uncertain than it is now. The bill is aimed at "illegal political action," but nowhere does it contain a specific definition of that term. Furthermore, it's pure inconsistency for a nation to ask on the one hand for participation in government and on the other deny it to a substantial group. Instead of an act restricting political activity we might well have one encouraging it. The idea that a citizen has no right to participate in his government because he draws part of his pay from it is hardly in keeping with the intentions of the Constitution or the principles of democracy itself. Even if one does accept the Hatch bill's major premise—that political action is undesirable for government-paid workers — there is still doubt of whether the bill is the solution and whether it would achieve what it sets out to do. On Calling Your Girl OFFICIALS at the Women's Quadrangle are being subjected to the annoyance of boys calling the four girls' dormitories by dormitory numbers rather than by actual telephone numbers, causing trouble for the telephone company as well as for those who live in the dorms. Do your part by calling the telephone number. For benefit of those who aren't familiar with the numbers, here they are. Clip them out and paste them on the wall, or somewhere. Dormitory One 891, 892 Dormitory Two 896, 897 Dormitory Three 893, 894 Dormitory Four 898, 899 CAMPUS CAMERA Well? By John Ivey, Jr. OLDEST COLLEGE BUILDING IN AMERICA IS AT COLLEGE OF WILLIAM *H> MAR/ IT WAS DESIGNED BY SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN-1697. KEN HALL, RENSSELAER POLY STUDENT, ATTENDED IOO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS DURING HIS HRST EIGHT SCHOOL YEARS/ THE BELL THAT CALLS COLBY COLLEGE STUDENTS TO CLASS BEARS THE HALLMARK* RftJUL REVERE & CO. 1824. Betterment of Negro Education In Alabama Praised by Press GOV. DIXON and the presidents of the state's colleges have wisely concluded that the problem of higher education for Negroes in this state must be met frankly in accordance with the spirit of the law as laid down by the Supreme Court's decision in the Missouri case. The court held that any state which excluded Negroes from white colleges must provide adequate facilities for Negro students. This is the law and ultimately must be complied with —why not now? Answering this question, the governor and the college presidents, including the presidents of two Negro colleges, have agreed upon a plan by which the spirit of the law may be satisfied in Alabama. As an outcome of the conference between the governor and the educators it is expected that a new building will be erected on the campus at Tuskegee Institute in which vocational agriculture and home economics students will find adequate accommodations. The facilities of State Teachers College are to be expanded. Other steps will be taken to improve the Negro school system. Today a Negro cannot gain admittance to a college that teaches law, medicine, pharmacy or engineering, yet more than a third of our total population consists of Negroes, all of whom are subject to taxation by the state for the maintenance of colleges for the convenience of white students of these professions. The bi-racial character of the Alabama education system has long posed a difficult problem for our people largely because of economic factors. The Negro has needed education as badly as the white man, to be sure,^ but because of his poverty he has not been able to bear his share of the cost of maintaining a dual system. In the schoolhouse as elsewhere the Negro has had to take the leavings because of inexorable circumstances. But white people have become increasingly sympathetic to the cause of reasonable educational opportunities for all, not just their own. The wisest of our white leaders have accepted the broad principle that education for all who are mentally equipped to receive it should be available. They realize that a trained human being is a more useful and productive citizen than an untrained one. They know, moreover, that the genius of a race cannot be bottled up forever, for genius has a way of going sour and blowing up, if too long confined. And so, we think, the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, a decision which is plainly just and fair, finds the accredited leadership of Alabama, a state of the Deep South, ready to comply as far as is financially feasible with the spirit and purpose of the constitution. Thus Gov. Dixon and the college presidents are to be commended for the forthright and intelligent manner with which they are endeavoring to anticipate the inevitable. —Montgomery Advertiser. American Students Do Not Favor The Lowering of Minimum Voting Age ALTHOUGH less than one-third of college students are eligible to vote in state or national elections, nearly nine out of 10 believe they should not be allowed to go to the polls before they are 21. This is shown in a national study conducted by the Student Opinion Surveys of America. Asked, "Are you for or against lowering the voting age from 21 to 18?" only 11 per cent answered "yes.' That suffrage is for adults only seems to be a firmly-set tradition with the American people, voters as well as non-voting students. A sampling conducted by the American Institute of Public Opinion in June, 1939, pointed out that 83 per cent of the nation opposed reducing the suffrage age to 18. Interviewing a carefully-selected cross section of students in all types and sizes of institutions, the Surveys found: For Against All students 11% 89% Students 21 or over._ 12 88 Students less than 21 10 90 The tabulations show that opinion is heavily in the opposition, and all student groups agree by almost identical percentages. It should be noted that it is the younger people themselves who are most opposed to allowing minors 18 to 21 to vote. Students 21 or over—a group of nearly half a million—are slightly less opposed to such a change, and adult non-students are the least against. The usual reason given in the student poll was that voting should be restricted because young people 18 or 19 do not know enough about government. Surveys figures, however, tend to show that sometimes college students are better informed than the average voter. For example, an American Institute poll brought to light that one third of the voters were not familiar with the activities of the Dies Committee. The Surveys found only 17 per cent of the collegians had no opinion on the same subject. Whether to give younger persons a voice in the government was brought into the headlines recently when the American Youth Commission pointed out that the constantly-increasing number of aged people, who are eligible to vote, is making possible such programs as the Social Security Act, while youth, which is not enfranchised, has no power to bring about government solution of its problems. Skunk,Despoils Sacred Professorial Dignity SMELLY story: One recent evening Prof. Clarence Gaines, of St. Lawrence University made his usual right turn at number 20 Pine Street and climbed the steps to his home. Shortly afterward his wife called to him to let the cat in. Although recalling that the animal had already come in, he dutifully opened the door, peered out, and saw the cat waiting at his feet. Thinking he must have been absent-minded, he admitted the cat and dismissed the incident. But presently a very unpleasant odor permeated even the remotest corners of the Gaines home. The first arrival was a skunk, and to add dismay to surprise, although they searched diligently, the animal could not be found I Thus is explained Professor Gaines' departure from his customary attire and even the hornrimmed glasses the next morning. (ACP). Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. GLANCING back over the list of projects advanced by student groups during the past year, we find one that is , still "on the fire" and already time-seasoned by simply waiting for some action to come from college officials. We are referring to the move started by the Student Executive Cabinet to eliminate the e v i l s of cheating among the students on examina-tions. <*"V " * ? To many this pro-ject was ill-advised, to many more the idea bred contempt and ill-feeling toward those supporting the project, and to others the idea was received with much delight over the fact that maybe some progress could be made in the direction of improvement. However, of late, practically all hope in the project has seemingly died down. A group of four students appeared before the Executive Council and presented a fairly workable plan that, of course, had many details left for administrative decision. At that time it was revealed that many of the outstanding men on the campus were ready to support the elimination of cheating; it was also emphasized that a large number of influential organizations were ready to give their efforts to aid the faculty in working out the minute details. This happened on February 24, and right there the matter bogged down. Since that date a series of short talks have been had with the administrative officials who could send the project through to completion or turn thumbs down on it. The fact remains that no progress has been made other than a series of time-consuming promises, making the attempts of the students seem almost futile. * * * To the seniors the remaining few weeks of school are valuable; any ideas that they might have desired have either been accomplished or die with their departure from Auburn. This is one project that is going to receive distinct emphasis for the remainder of the year, for better or for worse. It is one that many groups feel is worthwhile enough to put up a stiff fight to achieve a little headway. Of course if such matter as trying to improve the moral set-up of the student body is so unimportant that it cannot demand the cooperation of all concerned, both faculty and students, we could very easily see the inadvisability of trying to carry one; however, there are many who do feel that a great deal of good can be accomplished and who do feel that it is a matter that demands concern. We believe that those groups so thinking should have every support. It boils down to this. The students have presented their plan, which they admit contains many features that need refining or even changing; however, they have not received any counter-proposals or particular encouragement since they did their part. They feel that the matter has been unduly side-tracked and should have received some whole-hearted attention. Plains Talk By Herbert Martin Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. WELL, Auburn won another football game and track meet Saturday. Even though the football game was a tie, Auburn still stood 26 points ahead of any ><* *" Mflfciv 1 other school. It's getting so news of this type isn't news any 3 i more, as A u b u rn hasn't lost a football game since December, and hasn't been defeated in track this year. * * * Next week will be Alabama P r o d u c t s Week, declared by Gov. Dixon, if our information is correct. Auburn civic clubs will cooperate, and Alabama schools will be asked to aid. The purpose will be to better acquaint Alabamians with products made within the State, and to encourage the purchase of these items. Alabama, one of the best fortified of states in natural resources, is well down in the list of industrial development. Ideally situated in respect to raw materials, we have been backward in production. It is hoped that this drive will open a new move in manufacturing expansion. * * * New industries are locating in Alabama. Some few of these are large and well-known, but by far the largest portion are new businesses, anxious to secure a secure footing. It is for these that a week has been set aside to familiarize Alabama citizens with native products. Such a move is by no means the first, but with cooperation of Alabama buyers it may prove to be by far the most successful. * * * Talk is already circulating as to the choice for Final Dance music. Campus opinion seems to favor the Ink Spots, with the Quintet from the Hot Club of France a close second. Freddie Fisher and his Snicklefritz band are also considered to be in the running. Fourth choice is Glenn Miller. * * * Alexander Williams' mystery novel, "Murder in the WPA," is unique in that it took detectives two weeks to find out which worker was dead. The story goes that the undertaker made three trips to the morgue before he got the right one. * * * We read that the Chattanooga Lookouts are handicapped after two workouts by foot blisters and sore muscles. We still pick them to finish third in the Southern League, and, still guessing blindly, we'll take Atlanta as pennant winners, with the New Orleans Pelicans second. In the American division, our highly polished cannon ball, substituting for the crystal one which had a disastrous accident, shows the Yankees well in front. The Phillies will finish seventh in the National. Allied propaganda places them well in front in the European League, and Japan will hold her lead in the Far East loop. The World Series should take place in about a year. * * * Do you hear bells ringing? Do you see spots and bright colors before your eyes? Chances are that you're just dreaming up a preview of the "Chimes of Normandy," which will hit the boards April first, second, and possibly third. * * • The Florida 'Gator swimming team finished its season by trouncing Havana University 66-9, after which the tankers tossed their coach in the pool. The Auburn team, with no regular coach, will have to forego that pleasure. Even had they a regular coach, the feat would be impossible, as the pool is barely large enough to accommodate the team. * * * Ripley states that Sunday was the first since 1799 that Palm Sunday and St. Patrick's Day fell on the same date. The next such occasion will take place in 451 years. Well??? * * * Question: I went with a girl steady my last two years of high schoql. When I came to Auburn two years ago we corresponded regularly, and in the summers we have been very chummy. Of late her letters have been short, and to put it mildly, very infrequent. I have heard that she has been making the rounds recently with my best friend who attends college at a school much nearer home than this. I like this girl very much. What can I do? Answer: Why ask us? Try Karrie. * * * Karrie, Kampus Kourtship Kommen-tator: Don't you know when you're short? Try me! Plainstalker: Karrie! Teh, tch! Have you forgotten that you are a newlywed? Undergraduate Radio Network Formed In New England Colleges RADIO-minded sudents in a dozen eastern colleges and universities are working overtime these days to bring about an initial interchange of programs over the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, first undergraduate network of its kind. The system was organized last month at an intercollegiate conference sponsored by the Brown Network at Brown University, which brings daily programs to dormitories and fraternity houses by low-powered short wave over a 30,000- foot web of transmission lines. The Brown Network, pioneer in campus broadcasting, is headquarters for the new intercollegiate organization. Charter members of the "IBS," as its organizers call it, include Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Holy Cross, Pembroke, Rhode Island State, St. Lawrence, University of Connecticut, Wesleyan and Williams. Fifteen other colleges and universities extending as far west as Colorado either have campus stations under construction or projected. According to the executive committee of the IBS, the first intercollegiate broadcast is scheduled for about April 15. At least five eastern colleges, including some of the charter members, will be linked together by a combination of telephone lines or short wave. Experimental exchange broadcasts of recordings are now being tried among the member colleges which have their stations finished. (ACP). March 19, 1940 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Three Vet Conclave Begins Tomorrow PROMINENT SPEAKERS TO APPEAR; MEN FROM ALL OVER COUNTRY EXPECTED Alabama's 16th annual conference of graduate veterinarians will open here tomorrow morning and continue through Friday evening with veterinarians from all over the country present. A number of nationally known veterinarians are scheduled for addresses and demonstrations on the complete program released by Dr. I. S. McAdory, state veterinarianand Auburn veterinary school dean. Climax of the conference will be the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association annual meeting on Friday evening with Dr. J. H. Ryland, Selma, president, presiding. The complete conference program follows: Wednesday morning — Dr. L. E. Starr, chairman; announcements, Dr. I. S. McAdory; "Observations Concerning Diseases of Livestock in the Southern States,' Dr. B. T. Simms, director, Regional Laboratory, Auburn; "Hormone Therapy," Dr. Herman D. Jones, associate professor of chemistry, Auburn; "Some Canine Surgical Problems and Procedures," Dr. J. Gilbert Horning, Houston, Tex.; "Some Large Animal Surgical Problems and Procedures," Dr. T. A. Sigler, Greencastle, Ind. Wednesday afternoon — Drs. F. P. Woolf, W. M. Howell, and J. E. Greene, chairmen; large and small animal clinic with technical papers as follows: "Endoscopic Diagnosis," Dr. Horning; "Equine Surgery," Dr. Sigler. Wednesday evening — Dr. R. L. Mundhenk, chairman; "Observations in Commercial Biological Production over a Period of Years," Dr. B. M. Lyon, Pearl River, N. Y.; technical moving pictures. Thursday morning — Dr. M. O. Robinson, chairman; "Modern Horse Practice," Dr. Merillat; "The Nation's Fight Against Tuberculosis and Bang's Disease," Dr. Lash; "Report on Combat of Bang's Disease In Alabama," Dr. R. E. Jackson, B. A. I., inspector in charge, Montgomery; address, Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of A. P. I.; "Veterinary Problems that Concern Public Health," Dr. F. A. Clarke, Alabama State Board of Health, Montgomery; "A Plan for Integrated Veterinary Service for a State," Dr. Campbell. Thursday afternoon—Drs. Woolf, Howell, and Green, chairmen; large and small animal clinic— "Eye Surgery," Dr. Horning; "Bovine Surgery," Dr. M. R. Black-stock, Spartanburg, S. C ; "Equine Surgery," Dr. J. L. Hopkins, Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. Sigler; "Restraint of Large Animals," Dr. W. L. Stroup, Corinth, Miss. Thursday evening — Dr. Mundhenk, chairman; "A Veterinarian's Birthday Address," Dr. Merillat; reception. Friday morning—Dr. E. S. Win- We buy men's second- hand Clothing and Shoes. Jake's Place 123 So. 9th Street Opelika, Alabama Learn To Bowl For HEALTH and FUN 0 Bowling keeps your mind alert and your body fit. TIGER Bowling Center SAY . . . 'Happy Easter' With Flowers Easter Lilies make a real gift on this holiday. KING'S PHONE 611 ^WVsvSs It's Not Easter Without Candy! OUR FRESH ASSORTMENT IS MADE UP OF • Fruit and Nut Eggs • Jelly Bird Eggs * Marshmallow Eggs * Chocolate Bunnies Completely-Filled Easter Baskets 15c to 75c \om 5c & 10c CRADY L O F T I N "THE STUDENT'S STORE" Sc & 10c DO YOU AND PLAY A LITTLE REST AT LOT? For EASTER HOLIDAYS SAMMY'S Ga.; "Rabies," Dr. Charles N. Leach and Dr. Harold N. Johnson, Rockefeller Rabies Research Laboratory, Montgomery; "Vaccination of Dogs with Modified Dis- ^ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ — ~ " ~ " " temper Vaccine," Dr. F. S. Swale, ters, chairman; "Canine Nephri- Grafton, Wis.; "Nutritional Prob-tis," Dr. J. A. Severin, Atlanta, Continued on page 4 Will your new Easter Flemish Off-The Face? of the finest. KAYSER- "The BROAD STREET hat be a Flower Toque or a Our line of Easter bonnets is LILIENTHAL, I n c. Shop of Original Stylet" COLUMBUS, GA. POLLY-TEK DRESS SHOP Auburn's Largest Ladies' Shop In Pitts Hotel Bldg. 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M. and all • * * * mem* ma M B mm •m Page Pour THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN March 19, 1940 Veterinary Medical Conference Speakers iliPlliiil Oranges-Blues Continued from page 1 59-yard gain was hauled down on the six-yard line. Cheatham carried the ball over but McGowen's try for point failed. Final score 13-13. ORANGE (13) Pos. Hurst LE Bulger LT Mills LG Ferrell C Chandler RG MacEachern RT Samford RE Cheatham QB McGowen LH Wendling ......RH Foshee FB — . Score by periods: Orange 7 Blue . — O BLUE (13) .„. Grimmett Cordell Morris Maddox Knight _ Lawless .... Whatley Sims Gafford Finney Bartlett O 0 0 13 13 0—13 DR. L. A. MERRILAT DR. ELMER LASH DR. T. A. SIGLER DR. J. GILBERT HORNING Vet Conclave Continued from page 3 lems in Dogs," Prof. W. D. Salmon, animal nutritionist, Auburn; "Observations on Swine Diseases in Alabama," Dr. J. W. Venable, B. A. I., Gadsden. Friday afternoon — Large and small animal clinic with demonstrations J>y the following: Dr. Sigler, Dr. J. L. Hopping, Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Blackstock, Dr. Horning, Dr. Stroup. Friday evening — Meeting of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. J. H. Ryland, president, Selma, presiding. Elections Continued from page 1 All persons shall vote only with the class to which they are assigned by the registrar. A person is eligible to hold an office in the class to which he is assigned by the registrar. Nomination blanks shall be submitted in the following form: We the undersigned members of the class of do hereby nominate for (Signatures of the sponsors.) I hereby accept the nomination. (Signature of nominee.) For all class elections, there shall be on the nomination blanks the signatures of 4 % of the students registered in the nominee's class. Candidates for publications offices and Chairman of the Social Committee shall not be required to submit nomination blanks. Junior candidates for office must put their nomination blanks in the locked box to be placed inside the door at the KA House any time before 1 p. m. Thursday, March 28. Other candidates in the other classes will be notified through the Plainsman concerning the proper time to turn in their nomination blanks, and any blanks turned in before this notification will not be acceptable. There shall be no voting by proxy. LOST—A 15 jewel white gold Waltham watch. If found notify Elford Baldwin, 228 East Thach Avenue, or phone 333. Will give reward. Patronize Plainsman advertisers. J. R. MOORE Jeweler & Optometrist All Makes of Watches Silverware ~ Diamonds Repairing a Specialty Eyes Scientifically Examined Glasses Correctly Fitted Broken Lenses Duplicated Dr. Starling Johnson Opelika — Phone 120-J Place Your Order For E A S T E R L I L I E S N ow 25c Per Bloom CRADY LOFTIN Sc and 10c Store "THE STUDENT'S STORE" Track Team Continued from page 1 Mile: Russell, Wilson. Two-mile: Cagle, F. 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A complete supply of fruit and vegetables are always on hand. When thinking of good things to eat, just call 40 for our free delivery service. Watch for our meat market opening. CENTRAL FRUIT MARKET "The Home of Good Things to Eat" A. LOMBARDI, Mgr. C. McCOLLISTER THE BIG STORE WITH LITTLE PRICES . . . For Easter Selling — HAGEDORNS Are showing a glorious line of . . . • Easter Frocks • Easter Coats • Easter Suits HAGEDORN'S OPELIKA Spring Is Here And with it has come the softball season. Get your team the best equipment in town at these low prices. BALLS BATS $1.25 Each; $ | O.00 A Dozen *H» GLOVES *1X We sell SPALDING equipment only. Also a complete line of golf, tennis, baseball, and badminton equipment. We restring rackets. WARD & KING MEN'S WEAR AUBURN'S LEADING MEN'S STORE Stephenson. Broad jump: Dickinson, Harris, Singletary. Shot put: Bulger, Stephenson. Discus: Bulger, Stephenson. Javelin: Bulger, Stephenson. 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Title | 1940-03-19 The Auburn Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | Welcome, Alpha Psi's And Vet Delegates THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN Auburn vs. Ohio State Wednesday-Thursday VOL. LXIII z-i ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, MARCH 19, 1940 No. 49 POSTMASTER GENERAL JAMES A. FARLEY will be Auburn's guest April 7, when he will make a speech at Graves Center and will be entertained by the Auburn faculty at a chicken barbecue. Alpha Psi's To Hold Frat Convention Here All Chapters Will be Represented at National Conclave; Officers to Attend Officers and delegates of the National Council of Alpha Psi, professional veterinary fraternity, will be the .guests of Auburn's Theta Chapter when they convene here for the fraternity's national convention Friday and Saturday. Plans being made for the entertainment of the visitors include a banquet Friday night, and possibly a tour Saturday afternoon that will include the campus, buildings, and equipment of Tus-kegee Institute. If the tour is made to Tuskegee, particular emphasis will be placed upon the Department of Veterinary Science at the Institute. National officers who are expected to be in attendance are: president, Dr. H. E. Rebrassier, Columbus, Ohio; first vice president, Dr. F. X. Gassner, Fort Collins, Colo.; second vice president, Dr. M. C. Linneman, St. Joseph, Minn.; secretary, Dr. E. T. Booth, Philadelphia, Pa.; and treasurer, Dr. B. Scott Fritz, Marietta, Pa. Among the twelve schools of Veterinary Medicine in this country there are seven active chapters of Alpha Psi, and representatives are expected from each of them. They are Alpha Chapter, Ohio State University; Beta Chapter, Cornell University; Epsilon Chapter, University of Pennsylvania; Zeta Chapter, Colorado State University; Iota Chapter, Michigan State College; Kappa Chapter, Washington State College; and Theta Chapter, Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Each chapter is allowed one official delegate and alternate, but other members are welcomed as visitors, and it is reported that many of the chapters will be represented by several of their members. Ralph L. Williams will serve as delegate for Theta Chapter, and Thomas B. Sutton -will serve as alternate. Diamond men Open Season Saturday Against Benning The Auburn baseball team will open a 1940 schedule of 20 games on Saturday, when the Tigers go to bat against the Fort Benning Doughboys on Gowdy Field at Fort Benning, Ga. The diamond tilt will be the Tigers' first under the leadership of Porter Grant, new head baseball coach. Starting pitcher against the Doughboys will likely be picked from Bill Andrews, Charlie Kil-patrick, and Louis Diamond, and a sophomore, Tommie Mastin. Letterman Red Caudill will probably be the number one coaching choice, other receiving possibilities being Dick McGowen and Jack Ferrell. Likely infield a n d outfield starters for Auburn are Ralph Frazier at first; George Kenmore, Carl Happer, or Charlie Rollo at second; Woodie McNair or Ray McCluskey at short; Kenmore or McCluskey at third; Fred Hurst in left; Capt. Tommie Thompson in center; and Lloyd in right. Notice! The Camera Club will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 in Ramsay Hall. Elections Chairman Clarifies Questions Arising About Balloting Next Month Three Different Ballot Boxes to be Set Up John Watters, Elections Committee chairman, issued today a series of explanations on the coming elections, designed to clarify the large amount of confusion arising, as it arises every year, on election problems. -By an Elections Committee ruling, balloting in the 1940 spring elections is to take place on two different days, juniors going to the polls on April 2, and voters in the freshman, sophomore, and Woman's Student Government elections on April 11. Hoping to obtain a more representative vote than in past elections, the Committee has decided to set up three different polling places, on Ag Hill, Vet Hill, and in Student Center. To facilitate checking of the registry, it will be required that vets vote only on Vet Hill, ags only on Ag Hill, and all others in the Student Center. Lists recently published in the Plainsman will be used to determine the eligibility of those voting and those not appearing on either the first list of qualified voters or the list of corrections will not be allowed to participate in the elections. The following excerpts from the Student Constitution are being published for the benefit of candidates and voters. According to John Watters, Elections Committee chairman, the Constitution rules will govern the coming elections and will be strictly adhered to. Continued on page 4 Auburn Tanksfers Drown Tennessee By Hairline Score Kelly and Gammage Star for Tigers in 38-36 Win Over Vols Led by Davis Gammage and Sam Kelly, the Auburn swimming team closed its official 1940 meets Friday in Alumni Gymnasium with a 38-36 win over the University of Tennessee. It was an upset victory for Auburn, as the Tigers, going into the meet with a record of one win over Emory as against defeats by Georgia and Georgia Tech, were not figured to give the Volunteers serious competition. However, the Tigers took an early lead by winning the 300- yard medley relay and the 220- yard free style, and afterwards held their own in a nip and tuck battle for points. Prospects for a winning team next year are bright. Capt. Henry Mohns will be missing, but Gammage, Kelly, and Yarbrough will be back, in addition to the freshman squad led by Capt. Jim Burt. The freshmen have no regularly-scheduled meets, but in two trials with the varsity they have shown up well. The complete summary of the Auburn-Tennessee meet follows: 300-yard medley relay: Auburn, first (Gammage, A u s t i n and White); Tennessee, second (Silva, Yagodkin and Ashley). Time, 3:02.5. 220-yard free style: Kelly (Auburn), first; Webb (Tennessee), second; Smith (Auburn), third. Time, 2:33.9. 50-yard free style: Delaney (Tennessee), first; Webb (Tennessee), second; McCall (Auburn), third. Time, 27.2. Fancy diving: Elmore (Tennessee), first; Norvell (Auburn), second. 100-yard free style: Kelly (Auburn), first; Delaney (Tennessee), second; Brock (Tennessee), third. Time, 59.5. 150-yard backstroke: Gammage (Auburn), first; Silva (Tennessee), second; White (Auburn), third. Time, 1:44. 200-yard breast stroke: Yagodkin (Tennessee), first; Mohns (Auburn), second; Miller (Auburn), third. Time, 2:59. 440-yard free style: Kelly (Auburn), first; Gammage (Auburn), second; Silva (Tennessee), third. Time, 5:45.5. 400-yard free style relay: Tennessee, first (Ashley, Elmore, Brock, Delaney); Auburn, second ( M c C a l l , Smith, Yarbrough, White). Time, 3:50.6. ORANGES-BLUES PLAY T013-13 TIE Yearling Backs Steal Show from Veterans A crowd of almost 5,000 flocked into the Auburn Stadium Saturday afternoon to see the veteran Oranges come from behind to catch a squad of not-so-veteran Blues and play to a 13-13 tie in the "Alumni Day" grid game. A bunch of yearling backs stole the show from "Dynamite Dick" Mc- Gowen's Orange-shirts: Jim Reynolds, Ty Irby, Jesse Foshee, Bill Yearout, and Monk Gafford. The Oranges tallied first in the first quarter following a 36-yard dash by Bud Wendling, and led 7-0. In the early minutes of the third period, End Teedie Faulk broke to and blocked McGowen's punt on the Orange 30, and when the ball bounded back Jim LeNoir picked it up and trotted across for a marker. The Blues failed to kick extra point, and the score was 7-6. A few minutes later the Blues tallied again, when, after Lenoir partially blocked one of McGowen's boots, Yearout tossed a long pass to Teedie Faulk, who caught it on the run and scored standing up. McMahan kicked extra point, and the Blues led 13-7. The aroused Orangemen came back fighting. McGowen tossed a long pass to Cheatham, who grabbed it on the dead run and after a Continued on page 4 API-Ohio State Play Today LOWERED PRICES FOR SENIOR BALL IS SPECULATED Henley Working on Plan Along With Senior Class Officers A cooperative plan by which seniors will be allowed to purchase block tickets to the Auburn Final Dances, April 26-27, at reduced prices, is being considered by senior class officers and Tom Henley, chairman of the Social Committee. Kenneth Funchess, president of the Senior Class, announced this week that a class meeting would be held on the return of students from spring holidays for the consideration of the proposal. Through the plan a minimum of 300 seniors will be able to buy tickets for the entire set of dances at the price of $5. Present plans call for a set of five dances, for which tickets, not sold through fraternity blocks or through the senior cooperative plan, will cost $7.50. Seniors with fraternity dance tickets, under the proposed plan, could apply their tickets for $2 toward the $5 block. Funchess will be in charge of the cooperative ticket sale, if plans are approved. Seniors will pay Funchess $5 each, for which they will be given receipts. These receipts will entitle the purchaser to tickets when the. entire group of 300 is sold, or may be applied on a regular set ticket in case the minimum is not reached. No tickets will be given to seniors until the minimum of 300 have paid for them. Under the plan, senior girls who wish to purchase tickets in the block will be allowed to do so. Two Bands To Play Henley stated yesterday that because of complaints of the long and frequent interruptions at the mid-term dances for rest periods for the orchestras, arrangements were being made to have two bands for the Final Dances. One, probably a local band, would play during the rest periods of the feature orchestra, thus insuring continuous music with no interruptions. The presidents of the various fraternities cooperating in the fraternity block ticket plan have been requested to turn in to Chairman Henley the pictures of their dates for the dances in order that cuts may be made of them for publication immediately after spring holidays. AUBURN FRESHMAN DIES AT HOME IN CLANTON, ALA. J. Lee Smith, Jr., first semester freshman in pre-med died yesterday morning at his home in Clan-ton from pneumonia. He is the son of Judge and Mrs. J. Lee Smith of Clanton and was a pledge of Pi Kappa' Alpha fraternity. He had been ill for a week before his death and developed pneumonia Saturday afternoon just after arriving home for a visit. A large number of the local chapter of Pi KA are attending his funeral in Clanton today. Final Two Dean's Lists Made Public The two remaining dean's lists, Architecture and the Allied Arts, and Home Economics, were released yesterday by the registrar's office. Those comprising the dean's list from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts are Edwin T. fac- Cowan, Paul Rudolph, and C. M. Kelley, all seniors. From the School of Home Economics are Margaret Pearson and Elizabeth Rimes, seniors, . and Francis Hodge and Margaret Lin-don, juniors. This raised to 70 the number of students on all the dean's lists. AH students on the dean's lists have unlimited cut privileges for this semester, so long as their work is of high enough quality to merit the privilege. No Double Cuts, Says Registrar's Office Double cuts will not be charged for cuts taken immediately before and after the spring holidays, which begin tomorrow and continue through Sunday, March 24, according to the registrar's office. No more issues of the Plainsman will be published this week, the next issue appearing on next Tuesday, when regular publishing schedule will be resumed. Alumni of Local Alpha Psi Chapter To Meet Friday The annual alumni meeting of Theta Chapter of Alpha Psi Fraternity will be held at a luncheon Friday. Ralph L. Williams, president of the local chapter, will be in charge, and Dr. E. T. Booth, executive secretary of the National Council of the fraternity, will deliver the address. Track Team To Open Cinder Season At Florida Relays On Last Day Of Month Ineligibility and f Graduation Hit Squad By ART JONES Under the direction of Coach Wilbur Hutsell, Auburn's 1940 cinder squad is gradually getting into shape for the forthcoming track season, which opens with Percy Beard's Florida Relays in Gainesville on March 31. The eyes of spectators at meets this spring will be focused largely on Captain Charles "Chuck" Morgan, Southeastern Conference champion in the high hurdles in 1939, with a time of 14.8, and co-champion in the high jump in 1938, with a mark of 6' 3 3/16", and on Alternate Captain Bob Dickinson, holder of the Auburn record in the broad jump with a leap of 23' 6" set in the 1938 Southeastern Conference meet. In the 1939 meet, Dickinson was sec-only to LSU's All - American broad jumper, Billy Brown. Other lettermen back are "Red" Singletary in the hurdles, Jim Hol-ley in the quarter and half-mile, and Jim Stephenson in t he weights. Also outstanding is giant Chet Bulger in the shot, discus, and javelin. Bulger has placed in the conference meet for the past two years, setting a new Auburn record last year in the shot put of 48' 7%", eclipsed only by White of Tulane and Smith of Florida. Non-letter men who have made good showings so far are Boots Stratford in the sprints, Harry "Rat" Russell in the mile, Jack Cagle in the two mile, Hoyt Hall in the pole vault, and Harris in the broad jump. To date no new material has shown up to replace several of last year's outstanding Tigers, among whom was Dave Sprinkle, one of" the best pole-vaulters in the country. Jim Swanner, defeated only once in the 880, and Percy South in the hurdles and high jump, also left vacancies, as did John Sharp Roberts, knocked out by ineligibility from the two-mile, and John Grady in the quarter-mile. The team as it now stands, as given yesterday by Coach Hutsell, is as follows: 100-yard dash: Dickinson, Stratford, Harris. 220: Stratford, Harris. 440: Holley, Davenport, Shearer, Morton. 880: Holley, Russell, Shearer. Continued on page 4 Wet Field May Cause Cancellation of Game Came, First of Year for Auburn, is at 3:30; Second Contest is Tomorrow At a late hour this morning the Auburn-Ohio State polo game was stil scheduled to be played this afternoon in spite of a rain which fell just before dawn this morning and a damp field. Apparently polo officials were waiting till immediately before game time, 3:30, to see if the field would be dry enough for play. Second game of the two-game series is scheduled for the same time tomorrow afternoon. -*•—^-——-—————~~—— This afternoon's game will be the first competition for the Plainsmen this season, since Saturday's game with the Atlanta Horse Guards was called off because of wet grounds. Sphinx Selects Eight Members From Junior Class Coeds Chosen for Grades, Leadership, And Personality Selection of eight junior coeds for membership was announced today by Sphinx, senior honor society for women students. The eight girls, selected on the basis of leadership, personality, scholarship, and service, a re Frances Barnes, Bettie Belle Brandt, Dorothy Burk, Helen Jordan, Freda Kyle, Sue Quattle-baum, Bobbie Steele, and Elizabeth Wheeler. Frances Barnes is a non-sorority student enrolled in home economics education. She was Queen of the Ag Fair this year. Bettie Belle Brandt is a member of Kappa Delta sorority and is enrolled in business administration. She is president of dormitory three and was Queen of the Commerce Ball held this month. She is secretary of the WAA. Dorothy Burk is a student in chemistry and is president-elect of Kappa Delta sorority. Helen Jordan is enrolled in business administration and is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is secretary of the Woman's Student Government Association. Freda Kyle is enrolled in education. She is a non-sorority student. Sue Quattlebaum is an interior decoration student and is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is vice-president of the Woman's Student Government Association and also of WAA. Bobbie Steele is a Chi Omega and is taking the general course in home economics. Elizabeth Wheeler is enrolled in home economics education. She is a Kappa Delta. Sigma Nu's Cop Court Crown Down Sigma Chi's in Finals by 32-19 Win In a rough-and-tumble game in which two Snakes were ejected via the foul route, the Sigma Nu's clinched the fraternity intramural basketball title last night by swamping the Sigma Chi's 32-19. With Dave Rogers and Craig Jackson stripping the cords from all corners of the court, the Sigma Nu's ran up a 9-3 lead in the first few minutes, and from then on stayed ahead, and at half-time were leading 25-11. Dave Rogers and Meredyth Hazzard did fine jobs of guarding the Sigma Chi's ace scorers, "Sinky" Scholze and Bill Lee. By trouncing the Pi K A quintet 25-11 Friday night and then licking the Sigma Nu's 32-11 Saturday night, the Sigma Chi's entered the finals as favorites to cop the championship with little or no trouble. Since the favorites had lost one game already, the Sigma Nu's loss Saturday night necessitated the final game, two losses being necessary to eliminate a team. Late Bulletin! Capt. L. E. Jacoby, announced at 12:30 that this afternoon's game would not be played. Instead, the two games will be played tomorrow and Thursday afternoons at 3:30. — — — » — • — . — — — i • — • _ — — Sunday afternoon the squad was split into two teams and played an exhibition game on Bullard Field, attended by several hundred spectators. The Ohio Staters will send against the Tiger horsemen a stronger team than the one which appeared here last year, according to Polo Coach Capt. Jacoby, while Auburn's team will be weaker than last year's undefeated four. Probable starting lineups are: Auburn Position O. State Almquist 1 Roof Brown 2 Kennedy (c) Armstrong 3 Lofthe Hamel 4 Conner Between 500-1,000 Attend'Alumni Day' 50 Alumni Officers Present at Banquet Between 500 and 1,000 alumni were present for the Alumni Day held Saturday, according to college officials. Fifty officers of the Alumni Association were entertained at an alumni dinner in the women's dining hall Friday night as a prelude to the celebration of Alumni Day on Saturday. One of the principal speakers on the program was Dr. L. N. Duncan, who presented plans for a new API auditorium which were heartily endorsed by the alumni members present. Other speakers included Coach Jack Meagher, Alumni Association President George Mattison, Alumni Secretary Porter Grant, Charles DeBardeleben, Bob Mangum, Tom Bragg, and Col. T. D. Samf ord. All alumni present were introduced. U. S. Senator Lister Hill and Bob Mangum, an official in the Alabama Power Company, were elected to honorary membership in the Association. JAMES MELTON, well known lyric tenor, will sing- in Opelika on April 16 under the auspices of the Opelika Music Study Club. Page Two THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN March 19, 1940 The Auburn Plainsman Published Semi-Weekly by the Students of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Editorial and business offices on Tiche-nor Avenue. Phone 448. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 169-W. John Godbold Editor Robert H. Armstrong; __ Business Mgr. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.50 per semester. Member Rssociafed GolIe6iate Press Distributor of Golle6'iateDi6est Alabama And Her Forests ACCORDING to Judge Walter B. Jones in the Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama has about 20,- 000,000 acres of forest land, and the state ranks sixth in the nation in the production of lumber. It's unusual for Alabama to rank as high as sixth in anything except in disadvantages, so the state will do well to capitalize on one of her few real treasures. In spite of conservationist effort that reaches down nearly every little by-road in the country, America's timber supply is being depleted more each year, and as the general supply becomes more precious, Alabama's share in it is increasing in importance. Planting t r e e s , particularly seedling pines, is so negligible in cost and requires so little labor for the return that Alabama's vast unproductive acres could be put to timber cheaply. It's almost sickening to ride through the state and see the miles and miles of raw, eroding, unused land—unproductive, tax-burdensome, and useless —and compare the picture with that of some of the countries of Europe, even of parts of the United Sates, where every inch of land is utilized to the fullest advantage. The State of Alabama owns land that is lying fallow and non-productive. Why can't that be planted in growing treasure for the next generation of Alabamians? Convict labor and a few dollars for seedlings would bring in tremendous increment as well as natural beauty and increased state pride. Turkey's timber supply was gone long ago, and her people have scrabbled for firewood and building materials for untold years. Now the country is rebuilding a supply, for the inimitable Kamal Ataturk persuaded every Turk to plant at least one tree each year. The next generation of Turks will begin to reap the benefits of a policy that is yet in its infancy. Alabama's position is far different from that of Turkey, but she can look there to see what results when timber is gone and what she can gain by reproducing her's. Students And The Census UNCLE SAM is asking college students to write home during March and request something besides the traditional check. He wants all young men and women living temporarily at school to remind their parents, "Count me in when the census-taker comes around in April." This year Census Bureau officials believe that the accuracy of the count of students away from home at the time of the Census can be improved. College students temporarily away from home to attend school should be counted as members of the households in which they usually reside. However students who have no permanent residence other than the places in which they are living while attending school or college should be enumerated there. Members of the latter group should call or write to the district supervisor of the Census if they are not enumerated. Also the Bureau needs the students' help in actual fact finding, and is asking them to supply their parents with certain information they will need in order to report on them accurately. Offhand, it would seem that parents would know everything about the student which would be called for in the Census. But the questions being asked this year are more complex than those of recent years, and parents may not be able to answer some of them without the students' help. The queries on which parents are most likely to be uncertain are t h o s e relating to employment status. Information is wanted on the following points: Number of weeks the student worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks). Number of hours he worked during the week of March 24-30, 1940. Present, or if seeking work, last occupation (exact nature of duties performed). Present or last industry (kind of factory, store or other place of business). Present or last class of worker (wage or salary worker in private work; wage or salary worked in government work; employed; working on own account; unpaid family workers). Whether at work in private or nonemergency government work during week of March 24-30. If not, whether assigned to public emergency work (such as NYA) during that week. If neither, whether seeking work. If not at work or seeking work, does the student have a job or business, from which he is temporarily on vacation, sick leave or lay-off? (Students on Easter vacation between March 24- 30 might be in this group.) Is The Hatch Act Sincere? THE HATCH ACT, now being considered by Congress, assumes that any political activity by governmental employees is detrimental. Like any proposal arrived at by reasoning, the Act is a failure if its major premise is fallacious, and in this case there is real enough reason to believe that some fallacy is present. To jump at the very broad conclusion that for any governmental employee to engage in politics is harmful is to disregard completely pertinent facts about government. In effect the bill deprives a government worker from his right of political activity without giving him any of the benefits of civil service, making his tenure even more uncertain than it is now. The bill is aimed at "illegal political action," but nowhere does it contain a specific definition of that term. Furthermore, it's pure inconsistency for a nation to ask on the one hand for participation in government and on the other deny it to a substantial group. Instead of an act restricting political activity we might well have one encouraging it. The idea that a citizen has no right to participate in his government because he draws part of his pay from it is hardly in keeping with the intentions of the Constitution or the principles of democracy itself. Even if one does accept the Hatch bill's major premise—that political action is undesirable for government-paid workers — there is still doubt of whether the bill is the solution and whether it would achieve what it sets out to do. On Calling Your Girl OFFICIALS at the Women's Quadrangle are being subjected to the annoyance of boys calling the four girls' dormitories by dormitory numbers rather than by actual telephone numbers, causing trouble for the telephone company as well as for those who live in the dorms. Do your part by calling the telephone number. For benefit of those who aren't familiar with the numbers, here they are. Clip them out and paste them on the wall, or somewhere. Dormitory One 891, 892 Dormitory Two 896, 897 Dormitory Three 893, 894 Dormitory Four 898, 899 CAMPUS CAMERA Well? By John Ivey, Jr. OLDEST COLLEGE BUILDING IN AMERICA IS AT COLLEGE OF WILLIAM *H> MAR/ IT WAS DESIGNED BY SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN-1697. KEN HALL, RENSSELAER POLY STUDENT, ATTENDED IOO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS DURING HIS HRST EIGHT SCHOOL YEARS/ THE BELL THAT CALLS COLBY COLLEGE STUDENTS TO CLASS BEARS THE HALLMARK* RftJUL REVERE & CO. 1824. Betterment of Negro Education In Alabama Praised by Press GOV. DIXON and the presidents of the state's colleges have wisely concluded that the problem of higher education for Negroes in this state must be met frankly in accordance with the spirit of the law as laid down by the Supreme Court's decision in the Missouri case. The court held that any state which excluded Negroes from white colleges must provide adequate facilities for Negro students. This is the law and ultimately must be complied with —why not now? Answering this question, the governor and the college presidents, including the presidents of two Negro colleges, have agreed upon a plan by which the spirit of the law may be satisfied in Alabama. As an outcome of the conference between the governor and the educators it is expected that a new building will be erected on the campus at Tuskegee Institute in which vocational agriculture and home economics students will find adequate accommodations. The facilities of State Teachers College are to be expanded. Other steps will be taken to improve the Negro school system. Today a Negro cannot gain admittance to a college that teaches law, medicine, pharmacy or engineering, yet more than a third of our total population consists of Negroes, all of whom are subject to taxation by the state for the maintenance of colleges for the convenience of white students of these professions. The bi-racial character of the Alabama education system has long posed a difficult problem for our people largely because of economic factors. The Negro has needed education as badly as the white man, to be sure,^ but because of his poverty he has not been able to bear his share of the cost of maintaining a dual system. In the schoolhouse as elsewhere the Negro has had to take the leavings because of inexorable circumstances. But white people have become increasingly sympathetic to the cause of reasonable educational opportunities for all, not just their own. The wisest of our white leaders have accepted the broad principle that education for all who are mentally equipped to receive it should be available. They realize that a trained human being is a more useful and productive citizen than an untrained one. They know, moreover, that the genius of a race cannot be bottled up forever, for genius has a way of going sour and blowing up, if too long confined. And so, we think, the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, a decision which is plainly just and fair, finds the accredited leadership of Alabama, a state of the Deep South, ready to comply as far as is financially feasible with the spirit and purpose of the constitution. Thus Gov. Dixon and the college presidents are to be commended for the forthright and intelligent manner with which they are endeavoring to anticipate the inevitable. —Montgomery Advertiser. American Students Do Not Favor The Lowering of Minimum Voting Age ALTHOUGH less than one-third of college students are eligible to vote in state or national elections, nearly nine out of 10 believe they should not be allowed to go to the polls before they are 21. This is shown in a national study conducted by the Student Opinion Surveys of America. Asked, "Are you for or against lowering the voting age from 21 to 18?" only 11 per cent answered "yes.' That suffrage is for adults only seems to be a firmly-set tradition with the American people, voters as well as non-voting students. A sampling conducted by the American Institute of Public Opinion in June, 1939, pointed out that 83 per cent of the nation opposed reducing the suffrage age to 18. Interviewing a carefully-selected cross section of students in all types and sizes of institutions, the Surveys found: For Against All students 11% 89% Students 21 or over._ 12 88 Students less than 21 10 90 The tabulations show that opinion is heavily in the opposition, and all student groups agree by almost identical percentages. It should be noted that it is the younger people themselves who are most opposed to allowing minors 18 to 21 to vote. Students 21 or over—a group of nearly half a million—are slightly less opposed to such a change, and adult non-students are the least against. The usual reason given in the student poll was that voting should be restricted because young people 18 or 19 do not know enough about government. Surveys figures, however, tend to show that sometimes college students are better informed than the average voter. For example, an American Institute poll brought to light that one third of the voters were not familiar with the activities of the Dies Committee. The Surveys found only 17 per cent of the collegians had no opinion on the same subject. Whether to give younger persons a voice in the government was brought into the headlines recently when the American Youth Commission pointed out that the constantly-increasing number of aged people, who are eligible to vote, is making possible such programs as the Social Security Act, while youth, which is not enfranchised, has no power to bring about government solution of its problems. Skunk,Despoils Sacred Professorial Dignity SMELLY story: One recent evening Prof. Clarence Gaines, of St. Lawrence University made his usual right turn at number 20 Pine Street and climbed the steps to his home. Shortly afterward his wife called to him to let the cat in. Although recalling that the animal had already come in, he dutifully opened the door, peered out, and saw the cat waiting at his feet. Thinking he must have been absent-minded, he admitted the cat and dismissed the incident. But presently a very unpleasant odor permeated even the remotest corners of the Gaines home. The first arrival was a skunk, and to add dismay to surprise, although they searched diligently, the animal could not be found I Thus is explained Professor Gaines' departure from his customary attire and even the hornrimmed glasses the next morning. (ACP). Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. GLANCING back over the list of projects advanced by student groups during the past year, we find one that is , still "on the fire" and already time-seasoned by simply waiting for some action to come from college officials. We are referring to the move started by the Student Executive Cabinet to eliminate the e v i l s of cheating among the students on examina-tions. <*"V " * ? To many this pro-ject was ill-advised, to many more the idea bred contempt and ill-feeling toward those supporting the project, and to others the idea was received with much delight over the fact that maybe some progress could be made in the direction of improvement. However, of late, practically all hope in the project has seemingly died down. A group of four students appeared before the Executive Council and presented a fairly workable plan that, of course, had many details left for administrative decision. At that time it was revealed that many of the outstanding men on the campus were ready to support the elimination of cheating; it was also emphasized that a large number of influential organizations were ready to give their efforts to aid the faculty in working out the minute details. This happened on February 24, and right there the matter bogged down. Since that date a series of short talks have been had with the administrative officials who could send the project through to completion or turn thumbs down on it. The fact remains that no progress has been made other than a series of time-consuming promises, making the attempts of the students seem almost futile. * * * To the seniors the remaining few weeks of school are valuable; any ideas that they might have desired have either been accomplished or die with their departure from Auburn. This is one project that is going to receive distinct emphasis for the remainder of the year, for better or for worse. It is one that many groups feel is worthwhile enough to put up a stiff fight to achieve a little headway. Of course if such matter as trying to improve the moral set-up of the student body is so unimportant that it cannot demand the cooperation of all concerned, both faculty and students, we could very easily see the inadvisability of trying to carry one; however, there are many who do feel that a great deal of good can be accomplished and who do feel that it is a matter that demands concern. We believe that those groups so thinking should have every support. It boils down to this. The students have presented their plan, which they admit contains many features that need refining or even changing; however, they have not received any counter-proposals or particular encouragement since they did their part. They feel that the matter has been unduly side-tracked and should have received some whole-hearted attention. Plains Talk By Herbert Martin Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. WELL, Auburn won another football game and track meet Saturday. Even though the football game was a tie, Auburn still stood 26 points ahead of any ><* *" Mflfciv 1 other school. It's getting so news of this type isn't news any 3 i more, as A u b u rn hasn't lost a football game since December, and hasn't been defeated in track this year. * * * Next week will be Alabama P r o d u c t s Week, declared by Gov. Dixon, if our information is correct. Auburn civic clubs will cooperate, and Alabama schools will be asked to aid. The purpose will be to better acquaint Alabamians with products made within the State, and to encourage the purchase of these items. Alabama, one of the best fortified of states in natural resources, is well down in the list of industrial development. Ideally situated in respect to raw materials, we have been backward in production. It is hoped that this drive will open a new move in manufacturing expansion. * * * New industries are locating in Alabama. Some few of these are large and well-known, but by far the largest portion are new businesses, anxious to secure a secure footing. It is for these that a week has been set aside to familiarize Alabama citizens with native products. Such a move is by no means the first, but with cooperation of Alabama buyers it may prove to be by far the most successful. * * * Talk is already circulating as to the choice for Final Dance music. Campus opinion seems to favor the Ink Spots, with the Quintet from the Hot Club of France a close second. Freddie Fisher and his Snicklefritz band are also considered to be in the running. Fourth choice is Glenn Miller. * * * Alexander Williams' mystery novel, "Murder in the WPA," is unique in that it took detectives two weeks to find out which worker was dead. The story goes that the undertaker made three trips to the morgue before he got the right one. * * * We read that the Chattanooga Lookouts are handicapped after two workouts by foot blisters and sore muscles. We still pick them to finish third in the Southern League, and, still guessing blindly, we'll take Atlanta as pennant winners, with the New Orleans Pelicans second. In the American division, our highly polished cannon ball, substituting for the crystal one which had a disastrous accident, shows the Yankees well in front. The Phillies will finish seventh in the National. Allied propaganda places them well in front in the European League, and Japan will hold her lead in the Far East loop. The World Series should take place in about a year. * * * Do you hear bells ringing? Do you see spots and bright colors before your eyes? Chances are that you're just dreaming up a preview of the "Chimes of Normandy," which will hit the boards April first, second, and possibly third. * * • The Florida 'Gator swimming team finished its season by trouncing Havana University 66-9, after which the tankers tossed their coach in the pool. The Auburn team, with no regular coach, will have to forego that pleasure. Even had they a regular coach, the feat would be impossible, as the pool is barely large enough to accommodate the team. * * * Ripley states that Sunday was the first since 1799 that Palm Sunday and St. Patrick's Day fell on the same date. The next such occasion will take place in 451 years. Well??? * * * Question: I went with a girl steady my last two years of high schoql. When I came to Auburn two years ago we corresponded regularly, and in the summers we have been very chummy. Of late her letters have been short, and to put it mildly, very infrequent. I have heard that she has been making the rounds recently with my best friend who attends college at a school much nearer home than this. I like this girl very much. What can I do? Answer: Why ask us? Try Karrie. * * * Karrie, Kampus Kourtship Kommen-tator: Don't you know when you're short? Try me! Plainstalker: Karrie! Teh, tch! Have you forgotten that you are a newlywed? Undergraduate Radio Network Formed In New England Colleges RADIO-minded sudents in a dozen eastern colleges and universities are working overtime these days to bring about an initial interchange of programs over the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, first undergraduate network of its kind. The system was organized last month at an intercollegiate conference sponsored by the Brown Network at Brown University, which brings daily programs to dormitories and fraternity houses by low-powered short wave over a 30,000- foot web of transmission lines. The Brown Network, pioneer in campus broadcasting, is headquarters for the new intercollegiate organization. Charter members of the "IBS," as its organizers call it, include Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Holy Cross, Pembroke, Rhode Island State, St. Lawrence, University of Connecticut, Wesleyan and Williams. Fifteen other colleges and universities extending as far west as Colorado either have campus stations under construction or projected. According to the executive committee of the IBS, the first intercollegiate broadcast is scheduled for about April 15. At least five eastern colleges, including some of the charter members, will be linked together by a combination of telephone lines or short wave. Experimental exchange broadcasts of recordings are now being tried among the member colleges which have their stations finished. (ACP). March 19, 1940 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Three Vet Conclave Begins Tomorrow PROMINENT SPEAKERS TO APPEAR; MEN FROM ALL OVER COUNTRY EXPECTED Alabama's 16th annual conference of graduate veterinarians will open here tomorrow morning and continue through Friday evening with veterinarians from all over the country present. A number of nationally known veterinarians are scheduled for addresses and demonstrations on the complete program released by Dr. I. S. McAdory, state veterinarianand Auburn veterinary school dean. Climax of the conference will be the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association annual meeting on Friday evening with Dr. J. H. Ryland, Selma, president, presiding. The complete conference program follows: Wednesday morning — Dr. L. E. Starr, chairman; announcements, Dr. I. S. McAdory; "Observations Concerning Diseases of Livestock in the Southern States,' Dr. B. T. Simms, director, Regional Laboratory, Auburn; "Hormone Therapy," Dr. Herman D. Jones, associate professor of chemistry, Auburn; "Some Canine Surgical Problems and Procedures," Dr. J. Gilbert Horning, Houston, Tex.; "Some Large Animal Surgical Problems and Procedures," Dr. T. A. Sigler, Greencastle, Ind. Wednesday afternoon — Drs. F. P. Woolf, W. M. Howell, and J. E. Greene, chairmen; large and small animal clinic with technical papers as follows: "Endoscopic Diagnosis," Dr. Horning; "Equine Surgery," Dr. Sigler. Wednesday evening — Dr. R. L. Mundhenk, chairman; "Observations in Commercial Biological Production over a Period of Years," Dr. B. M. Lyon, Pearl River, N. Y.; technical moving pictures. Thursday morning — Dr. M. O. Robinson, chairman; "Modern Horse Practice," Dr. Merillat; "The Nation's Fight Against Tuberculosis and Bang's Disease," Dr. Lash; "Report on Combat of Bang's Disease In Alabama," Dr. R. E. Jackson, B. A. I., inspector in charge, Montgomery; address, Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of A. P. I.; "Veterinary Problems that Concern Public Health," Dr. F. A. Clarke, Alabama State Board of Health, Montgomery; "A Plan for Integrated Veterinary Service for a State," Dr. Campbell. Thursday afternoon—Drs. Woolf, Howell, and Green, chairmen; large and small animal clinic— "Eye Surgery," Dr. Horning; "Bovine Surgery," Dr. M. R. Black-stock, Spartanburg, S. C ; "Equine Surgery," Dr. J. L. Hopkins, Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. Sigler; "Restraint of Large Animals," Dr. W. L. Stroup, Corinth, Miss. Thursday evening — Dr. Mundhenk, chairman; "A Veterinarian's Birthday Address," Dr. Merillat; reception. Friday morning—Dr. E. S. Win- We buy men's second- hand Clothing and Shoes. Jake's Place 123 So. 9th Street Opelika, Alabama Learn To Bowl For HEALTH and FUN 0 Bowling keeps your mind alert and your body fit. TIGER Bowling Center SAY . . . 'Happy Easter' With Flowers Easter Lilies make a real gift on this holiday. KING'S PHONE 611 ^WVsvSs It's Not Easter Without Candy! OUR FRESH ASSORTMENT IS MADE UP OF • Fruit and Nut Eggs • Jelly Bird Eggs * Marshmallow Eggs * Chocolate Bunnies Completely-Filled Easter Baskets 15c to 75c \om 5c & 10c CRADY L O F T I N "THE STUDENT'S STORE" Sc & 10c DO YOU AND PLAY A LITTLE REST AT LOT? For EASTER HOLIDAYS SAMMY'S Ga.; "Rabies," Dr. Charles N. Leach and Dr. Harold N. Johnson, Rockefeller Rabies Research Laboratory, Montgomery; "Vaccination of Dogs with Modified Dis- ^ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ — ~ " ~ " " temper Vaccine," Dr. F. S. Swale, ters, chairman; "Canine Nephri- Grafton, Wis.; "Nutritional Prob-tis," Dr. J. A. Severin, Atlanta, Continued on page 4 Will your new Easter Flemish Off-The Face? of the finest. KAYSER- "The BROAD STREET hat be a Flower Toque or a Our line of Easter bonnets is LILIENTHAL, I n c. Shop of Original Stylet" COLUMBUS, GA. POLLY-TEK DRESS SHOP Auburn's Largest Ladies' Shop In Pitts Hotel Bldg. 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BALL'S BAKERY OPELIKA The Time: N O W The Place: Meadows' Garage The "Early Bird" is the driver whose car is now being properly lubricated for the changed weather conditions. You, too, can notice the real improvement. Meadows' Garage Me ntl-nmefricfm 5/wti Cut WM Wfm LONG VfSTANCB • • • • • • When you turn to Long Distance telephone service, you're "there and back" in record time. Long Distance connections are made (on the average) in about 90 seconds. Quality of transmission is the highest ever. Improvements are constantly fitting the service more and more closely to the public's needs. No wonder people turn to Long Distance about 2Vt million times a day! In business and social life, it's oae of America's most reliable and economical short cuts. Why not telephone home often? Pates to most points lire lowest any night oft-r 7 P. M. and all • * * * mem* ma M B mm •m Page Pour THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN March 19, 1940 Veterinary Medical Conference Speakers iliPlliiil Oranges-Blues Continued from page 1 59-yard gain was hauled down on the six-yard line. Cheatham carried the ball over but McGowen's try for point failed. Final score 13-13. ORANGE (13) Pos. Hurst LE Bulger LT Mills LG Ferrell C Chandler RG MacEachern RT Samford RE Cheatham QB McGowen LH Wendling ......RH Foshee FB — . Score by periods: Orange 7 Blue . — O BLUE (13) .„. Grimmett Cordell Morris Maddox Knight _ Lawless .... Whatley Sims Gafford Finney Bartlett O 0 0 13 13 0—13 DR. L. A. MERRILAT DR. ELMER LASH DR. T. A. SIGLER DR. J. GILBERT HORNING Vet Conclave Continued from page 3 lems in Dogs," Prof. W. D. Salmon, animal nutritionist, Auburn; "Observations on Swine Diseases in Alabama," Dr. J. W. Venable, B. A. I., Gadsden. Friday afternoon — Large and small animal clinic with demonstrations J>y the following: Dr. Sigler, Dr. J. L. Hopping, Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Blackstock, Dr. Horning, Dr. Stroup. Friday evening — Meeting of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. J. H. Ryland, president, Selma, presiding. Elections Continued from page 1 All persons shall vote only with the class to which they are assigned by the registrar. A person is eligible to hold an office in the class to which he is assigned by the registrar. Nomination blanks shall be submitted in the following form: We the undersigned members of the class of do hereby nominate for (Signatures of the sponsors.) I hereby accept the nomination. (Signature of nominee.) For all class elections, there shall be on the nomination blanks the signatures of 4 % of the students registered in the nominee's class. Candidates for publications offices and Chairman of the Social Committee shall not be required to submit nomination blanks. Junior candidates for office must put their nomination blanks in the locked box to be placed inside the door at the KA House any time before 1 p. m. Thursday, March 28. Other candidates in the other classes will be notified through the Plainsman concerning the proper time to turn in their nomination blanks, and any blanks turned in before this notification will not be acceptable. There shall be no voting by proxy. LOST—A 15 jewel white gold Waltham watch. If found notify Elford Baldwin, 228 East Thach Avenue, or phone 333. Will give reward. Patronize Plainsman advertisers. J. R. MOORE Jeweler & Optometrist All Makes of Watches Silverware ~ Diamonds Repairing a Specialty Eyes Scientifically Examined Glasses Correctly Fitted Broken Lenses Duplicated Dr. Starling Johnson Opelika — Phone 120-J Place Your Order For E A S T E R L I L I E S N ow 25c Per Bloom CRADY LOFTIN Sc and 10c Store "THE STUDENT'S STORE" Track Team Continued from page 1 Mile: Russell, Wilson. Two-mile: Cagle, F. Morgan, Drake. 120-yard high hurdles: Morgan, Singletary, McGehee. 220-yard low hurdles: Morgan, Singletary, Morton. Pole vault: Lankford. High jump: Morgan, Hall, Scoring touchdowns — Orange, Foshee and Cheatham. Blue, LeNoir and Faulk. Extra points: McGowen (Orange) and McMahan (Blue) placements. Substitutes Orange, ends, Cre-mer, Monsees and Childrey; tackles, Ed-dins and Crimmins; guards, Taylor and Park; center, Williams; quarterback. Barton and Browning; halfbacks, Smith, Harkins; fullback, Dean and Smith. Blue — ends, Faulk, LeNoir; tackles, McClurkin, Chalkley, Osborne; guards, Ardillo, Costellos, Maddox; center, Clayton and Burns; quarterback, McMahan, Buckner; halfbacks, Irby, Yearout, Mc- Carty; fullback, Carmichael and Reynolds. Officials — Referees, Hitchcock and Grant; umpire, Blake; head linesman, Bill Nichols. Strawberries are in season. Our supply is received daily. Why not give us a trial order for this luscious fruit? A complete supply of fruit and vegetables are always on hand. When thinking of good things to eat, just call 40 for our free delivery service. Watch for our meat market opening. CENTRAL FRUIT MARKET "The Home of Good Things to Eat" A. LOMBARDI, Mgr. C. McCOLLISTER THE BIG STORE WITH LITTLE PRICES . . . For Easter Selling — HAGEDORNS Are showing a glorious line of . . . • Easter Frocks • Easter Coats • Easter Suits HAGEDORN'S OPELIKA Spring Is Here And with it has come the softball season. Get your team the best equipment in town at these low prices. BALLS BATS $1.25 Each; $ | O.00 A Dozen *H» GLOVES *1X We sell SPALDING equipment only. Also a complete line of golf, tennis, baseball, and badminton equipment. We restring rackets. WARD & KING MEN'S WEAR AUBURN'S LEADING MEN'S STORE Stephenson. Broad jump: Dickinson, Harris, Singletary. Shot put: Bulger, Stephenson. Discus: Bulger, Stephenson. Javelin: Bulger, Stephenson. A University of Iowa student statistician has completed tests showing that co-eds of that institution use enough lipstick in a year to paint five barns. HOUSEWIVES ATTENTION . . . Your vegetables and fruits needs can easily be supplied by our new frosted packages. These 12- ounce and one pound packs embody all the goodness that makes for delicious meals. Call 9123 for prompt delivery. Auburnite Steak House WHITMAN'S EASTER CANDY MAKES THE HOLIDAY TREAT World Famous Sampler size of delicious chocolate $1.50 For your best girl, mother, or-sister, a special box of POPULAR FAIRFIELD $1.00 WORLD FAMOUS SAMPLER POPULAR FAIRFIELD OTHER PACKAGES EASTER EGGS .. $1.50 .. $1.00 25c up 10c up BENSON'S "WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW" } GOING TO TOWN.. AND COUNTRY TOO * THE STREET 'n BEACH With it's stylish air of nonchalance, the new STREET 'n BEACH by Winthrop is a popular favorite everywhere. Distinctively styled with adjustable straps. In a wide choice of colors, soles and heels. Let us show you the STREET 'n BEACH today! Other Winthrop Styles $6.85 to $8.85. Colonial Grades $5.00 to $6.00. $6C 00_I SEAWELL SHOE CO. 9 South Court Montgomery, Ala. See Us Before You Buy A Portable Typewriter 1940 REMINGTON PORTABLES FROM $29.75 up May be purchased for as little as 10c per day. Student Supply Shop OTIS MOREMAN, JR., Prop. BRIGHTEN-UP It's SPRING! Our newly remodeled paint department is ready to serve your spring "Brighten- Up Needs." Whether your job is an inside or outside one, Pittsburgh Paints will do it properly and lastingly. FOR ESTIMATES CALL — AUBURN ICE & COAL CO. "WHERE SERVICE COMES FIRST" SPLENDID Bargains for Booklovers* IMPERIAL EDITIONS: Wilder: The Garden in Color, 320 color plates, 527 p a g e s . Formerly $7.50, now $2.95 Penned & Squire: A London Reverie, 56 illustrations, 388 pages. Formerly $8.00, now $1.98 Ormsbee: The Story of American Furniture, 1 17 half-tones, 31 line drawings. Formerly $4.50, now $1.39 Crondal: The Romance of Astronomy, 24 full page plates, 139 diagrams. Formerly $5.00, now $1.79 Penned: Etchers and Etching, 55 illustrations, 333 p a g e s . Formerly $10.00, now $2.39 Morse: Furniture of the Olden Times, 428 illustrations, 458 pages. Formerly $5.00, now $1.89 Wright: Birdcraft, 80 full page illustrations, 305 pages. Formerly $2.50, now.___ $.98 Krebbiel: A Book of Operas, 16 illustrations, 588 pages. Formerly $2.50, now $1.49 Isham & Corrissoz: The History of American Painting, 140 illustrations, 592 pages. Formerly $12.50, now $2.39 Keller: The Reader's Digest of Books, 1423 pages. Formerly $6.00, now $1.97 Dark: London, 55 illustrations, 176 pages. Formerly $5.00, now $1.39 Tarlock & MacKaye: The Modern Reader's Chaucer, 32 color plates, 607 pages. Formerly $5.00, now $2.49 Dark: Paris, 56 illustrations, 139 pages. Formerly $6.00, now $1.39 Burton's Book Store " S o m e t h i n g New Every Day" W H nm • M |
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