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Beat That Bulldog! 77i£ VlourtdmarL Give 'Em Hen, A u b u r n! "AUBURN—the friendliest college in the United States" ~ VOL. LXIV Z-I ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, SEPTEMBER 27, 1940 No. 6 Students Pour Into Capitol for Howard Game THOSE FIGHTING TIGERS . . . (Plainsman Staff Photo—Lewis Arnold) Probable starting lineup of those great Auburn Tigers who will open the 1940 season against Howard in Montgomery tonight. Left to right in the line: McGehee, Bulger, Wise, Chrietzberg, Mills, MacEachern, Faulk. In the backfield, left to right, Happer, Deal, Cheatham, and McGowen. The backfield is tops, the line is still a question mark. But watch those Tigers go. Tigers Tackle Howard Tonight Annual Is Taking Student Pictures S t u d e n t s W i l l R e c e i ve C a r d s for A p p o i n t m e n ts "Shooting" for the Glomerata pictures started yesterday morning and will continue only as long as it is necessary to have all the students' pictures taken. According to the staff of the 1940-41 "Graft Wave", this will probably take about six weeks. Kirk Newell, business manager of the annual, has given certain suggestions in order that the photographer will be able to get better portraits. These suggestions are as follows: FOR MEN ONLY: Wear a fresh shirt, be sure that the tie is straightened, the hair combed, feel interested in the ordeal, be pleasant, and by all means wear a dark coat. FOR WOMEN ONLY: All coeds should wear something simple. They should not use rouge, only a little lipstick of a light shade, and brush the eyebrows and darken them if necessary. Arrange your hair so that it will look neat and well groomed. Greet the photographer with a smile, relax and be your own charming self. First Game Between Schools Since 1933 McGowen and Deal Lead Best Backfield in SEC Against Bulldogs in Opening Contest By JOHN PIERCE Tonight at 8 Jack Meagher's Auburn Tigers brace themselves against the first onslaught of America's toughest football schedule and resume one of their oldest rivalries when they collide with the Bulldogs of Howard College under the floodlights of Cramton bowl in Montgomery. Less than a handful of minor injuries remain to hamper the Plainsmen and a full squad will show themselves keyed up and ready to take on a Howard group that makes up in ability for a bemoaned lack in numbers. The Bulldogs, n ow coached by former Ramsay High School m e n t o r , "Cannonball" White, take the inaugural spot from Birmingham-SQuthern, whose withdrawal from intercollegiate grid activities occasions the renewal of a series started back in 1903. Tonight's game is the twentieth between the two teams and the first since 1933, when Auburn punched out a 19-0 win. Nineteen of the contests have gone to the Tigers, the other terminating in a 9-9 draw. These figures, how- Our Two Coed Cheerleaders Have Like And Unlike Tastes in Food and Boys M a r g a r e t a n d D o t t i e to * Yell at B a t t l e T o n i g ht To lend a helping hand to the many admirers who would like to have an inside track with our cheerleaders, Dorothy N o r m an and Margaret McCain, we talked with them, and this is what we found out. As to ambition these gals have it! Dot is taking home demonstration and plans to work — for a while at least. Margaret is taking an art course. She wants to be a commercial artist. ._We notice that Dot and Margaret have quite a few things in common, especially where food is concerned. Both like fried chicken and anything chocolate. Maybe the way to one's heart doesn't apply exclusively to males after all. Both name football as their favorite sport. Both also name dancing as one of their favorite pastimes. But when we asked about men, the answers were different. Margaret likes brunettes, but she says there may be exceptions. She says he should be a good dancer and full of fun — "dopey" was her word for it. Dot requires that they be easy to look at. She likes boys with whom she has something in common and who are easy to talk to. By the way, she names talking as one of her favorite hobbies. ever, mean little. The nation hasn't forgotten the Birmingham eleven of not so many years ago which blinded an Alabama Rose Bowl team with a 7-7 deadlock in the seasons' first game, and major teams still go into games against the Bulldogs with acute fears of another such upset. McGowen in Top Condition Captain Dick McGowen is now in the best condition of his football career and ready to use his 190 pounds more effectively than ever before. His kicking during practice sessions again stamps him as probably the top collegiate punter of the year. Added to this is his accuracy in passing details, greater running power, and an uncanny ability at conversions. Rufus Deal holds the fullback job and will be heavily counted on. He still runs like the 10:30 freight, is as hard to stop, and should, barring injury, fulfill All- Conference talk. (Continued on page 6) Organizations to Draw Dance Dates R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of A ll G r o u p s Must B e P r e s e nt Dance dates for the 1940-41 social calendar will be arranged Monday afternoon at the Student Center. R. T. Young, Chairman of the Interfraternity Council, announced this week that all organizations interested in setting a date for giving a formal dance should send a representative to the drawing. Each year organizations are given a chance to select the dates for their dances by drawing tentative dates and signing up for the use of the auditorium at Graves Center. In this way, the social calendar for the entire year is fixed at one time. Organizations included are all fraternities, sororities, and honor societies interested. PROBABLE Auburn Faulk L.E. McClurkin __L.T. Mills(a-c) _-L.G Chrietzberg _C-W i u R.G Bulger R.T. McGehee . . . R . E. Happer R.H Deal F.B. Cheatham __Q.B McGowen(c) L.H LINEUPS Howard Goldman , Payne Drake . _ Gladney Sibley Taylor __ Watkint Taylor __ Zobrosky Hause Morgan ( c) Frat Financial Croup Meets Monday Night The first meeting of the Interfraternity Financial O f f i c e rs Council will be held next Monday night at 8 in Samford Hall, Room 301, according to an announcement this morning by Jim Morgan, president of the group. Two men from each fraternity are required to attend this meeting and the attention of all of Auburn's 20 fraternities is called to this fact. The Financial Officers division of the Interfraternity Council was organized last year in February. The group was formed to "permit exchange of plans and ideas which will benefit the fraternities on the campus." The financial group cooperates with the housemothers of the various fraternities who have a similar organization. FFA-FHA There will be an informal joint meeting of the FFA and FHA on Saturday night, September 28 at eight o'clock. The meeting will be held in front of the boys' gym. ROWDYISM (An Editorial) Well, fellows, we did it again last night, didn't we? We yelled our heads off and then ran out, went wild and "tore up the town." I guess we showed those upper-classmen that we are not pikers when it comes to "raising cain." And say, fellows, how about the surprised look on the faces of those motorists whose way of travel was blocked by the freight cars we moved across the highway. And wow, this "greasing the tracks" is some fun, just like that upperclassman told us it would be. And didn't we make the college officials "boil over" with our innocent pranks, which were just in good fun as we all know. This is really rich, fellows. Did you hear that "dopey" upperclassman who said that we shouldn't do such things, that we honestly ought to be ashamed of ourselves, that if we had any sense of decency among us we wouldn't act like a bunch of rowdy high school kids or a bunch of idiotic nitwits, and that the college might take away the right for us to have pep rallies. Why, fellows, that guy was just plumb crazy. The college ain't going to do anything to us. And then there was that other upperclassman who said "Confidentially, freshmen, you stink. Anyone who has acted like you have tonight, does not belong in this institution. We don't want you here if this is the way you are going to act. The other students and the college officials are thoroughly disgusted with such actions." That fellow was crazy, too, wasn't he, fellows? Come on, gang, let's raid the picture, show. Parade,Mammoth Pep Rally to be Staged 90-Piece Band and Cheerleaders to Lead Throng Through Streets of Montgomery Several thousand Auburn students and friends of the school boarded trains, buses, planes and automobiles today enroute to the state's capitol city for the first game of the season and the first in seven years with Howard College. Kick-off will be at 8 in Montgomery's Cramton Bowl, tonight. Between the time that this edition of the Plainsman rolls off the press and the football rolls off the kicker's toe at the referee's starting whistle, excitement will have risen to fever pitch over the re-open- Engineers Meet On Monday Night A general convocation of all freshmen and sophomore engineering and chemistry students will be held in Langdon Hall, Monday, September 30, at eight o'clock. Plans of the Engineering Council in regard to Engineering Seminar and Engineers' Day will be discussed. Engineering Seminar is a required subject for all engineering students and carries one-third hour credit per semester. All freshman and sophomore engineering students are required to attend this convocation. ing of an ancient rivalry between the roving Tiger and the Battle-scarred Bulldogs. Pep Manager Boots Stratford stated yesterday that there would be an Auburn-Howard radio program over WSFA at 5:15 this afternoon. Dr. L. N. Duncan and Student Body President Jim King will give short talks. Headcheer-leader Chick Hatcher will be on hand to direct the pep end of the program. A special train from Auburn will arrive in Montgomery at 6:15 this afternoon, bringing in a throng of game-bound students. Arriving on this train will be the Great Auburn Band, which ranks next to the football team in importance as an attraction. The band will form in front of the Union Station immediately at 6:15, some 90 pieces strong. Students with orange and blue streamers, on foot, in automobiles and jalopys, will trail the band from the station to Court Square, where Headcheerleader C h i ck Hatcher and his five yell artists, Margaret McCain, Dottie Norman, Joe Gandy, Davis Gammage, and Dick Peck will conduct a pre-game pep rally. At the stadium, the Auburn contingent will occupy the East Stands, with the band in the center section. Freshmen have been urged to wear rat caps to the game. The cheering squad will be resplendent in new uniforms of gaudy blue and orange, with sweaters and jackets to match. They will surprise old grads with a volley of completely new yells, including one that promises to be a student favorite—"Aw, Nuts." Between halves of the game the Auburn Band will parade on the (Continued on page 6) Tau Kappa Alpha To Sponsor Three Debate Contests A l l e n N a m e d P r e s i d e nt Of Local C h a p t e r of H o n o r a r y D e b a t e Group Tau Kappa Alpha, national honorary debate fraternity, at its initial meeting this week elected A. C. Allen, senior in ag education to the position of president. Kirk Newell, PiKA, senior in mechanical engineering, was named vice-president. TKA will sponsor three debate tournaments on the Auburn campus this year, it was announced today. Entrants to the freshman debate tournament would be accepted only until the end of this week. First-year-men and women who wish to enter, and have not done so already, are asked to leave their names with Prof. E. D. Hess in the Classroom Building. There will be a coaching class for freshmen debaters Monday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m., in Room 123 of the Classroom Building. Prof. E. D. Hess and some of the senior debaters will conduct the class. The first round of the freshman tournament will begin Oct. 7, so it is imperative that freshman debaters be at the meeting Monday night. The varsity tournament for upperclassmen is to begin Oct. 21. TKA has laid out plans for this year's Interfraternity D e b a te Tournament. It is to begin October 28. THEY YELL . . . (Plainsman Staff Photo—Lewis Arnold) Auburn's six cheerleaders shown above will be on hand at tonight's opener with Howard College in Cramton Bowl in Montgomery to lead API's several thousand supporters. Left to right, Joe Gandy, Head Cheerleader Chick Hatcher, Margaret McCain, Dottie Norman, Dick Peck, and Davis Gammage. AND EAT 'EM UP TIGER! - -• "•••- mmm Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN September 27, 1940 THE PLAINSMAN Published semi-weekly by the Students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 388. Dan W. Hollis, Jr. W. G. Darty Frank B. Wilton _ Editor . . Business Mgr. Advertising 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 Associated Col!e6iale Press Distributor of Golle6iafeDi6est REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N.Y. CHICAGO • BOBTOS • LOS ANGELES • SAS F«»»CISCO Auburn's Part In National Defense In the event that the United States should have to enter the present World War that is going on in Europe, Auburn and Alabama would play a great part in our national defense. Even now Alabama is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the most important states in the union with the ever increasing manufacture of steel, textiles, and electrical power. Auburn is a center of education in Alabama where one of the most noticeable subjects taught is that dealing with military science and tactics. The ROTC unit at Auburn has been recognized for the past two decades as a first class unit. Each year several hundred students graduate at Auburn and at the same time receive their commissions in the U.S. Army Reserve as second lieutenants. Today, as the United States is carrying out a program of training a great mass of men in the ways of an American soldier, a great number of Auburn graduates are aiding in giving instructions to these untrained men. With the training facilities that are already at Auburn, this locality would be turned into a training camp for the huge number of Alabamians who will have to be trained in the case of war. Dormitories, fraternity houses, and private homes would probably be changed into barracks for the plebes of the army. Auburn would be the center of military activities with Fort Benning, Fort Mc- Clellan, and Maxwell Field only a comparatively short distance away. Auburn is also the center of a farming area and in case of war it would have much to do with the raising of necessary food products. As the college and the Alabama agricultural experimental stations which are scattered over the entire state, are closely connected, the importance of Auburn in producing food for the army would be multiplied. The CAA flying course that is offered at Auburn will have turned out a small supply of aviators for the U.S. Army air corps even if the war should come to us within the next few months. The boys who take the CAA training are far better trained than those who take private lessons. CAA students receive a number of hours of ground school before the actual flying begins. These lessons on the ground instruct the student pilot in technicalities that he would seldom learn if he were taking private lessons. With the aviation facilities that are rapidly being added to the Auburn airport, Auburn will, in case of our entrance into the war, be a great aid to the huge air bases in Montgomery. Birmingham, and other Alabama cities in driving off bombing raiders which will have a great interest in bombing such places as Maxwell Field, the state docks at Mobile, the T.C.I, manufacturing plants in Birmingham, and the power dams which are found in the Tennessee Valley. Another item on the list of aids that Auburn will render in the case of an invasion of the United States is that great number of trained men that the School of Engineering has turned out. These ex-Auburn students will serve in industrial plants over the entire United States, turning out fighting planes, arms, ammunition, foodstuffs, and clothing for the army and navy in huge amounts. Many of the engineers in the U.S. who are holding important positions in the different industries are graduates of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The co-op engineers who are ever increasing in number at Auburn are receiving both education in their course as well as the necessary practical experience. This experience will go a long way if the enemies of democracy should come over here and try to invade the country, as the co-op students are already trained in certain jobs in the manufacturing industries and could step back into these jobs as experienced workmen at a moment's notice. If the forces of Hitler and Mussolini should think of an invasion of America and attempt to carry out that thought, they will find that Auburn will be aiding in stopping that attempt at every move they make. Youth Casts Its Ignorant Vote We have often heard it said that one of the principle things that is wrong with our state, county, and municipal governments is that people, particularily young people, take no interest in them, allowing themselves to be led by a few self-seeking politicians. We do not defend the youth of the land. They are guilty, but there are vindicating circumstances, or so it would seem to us. State, county and city governments are very involved and complicated : the office of this, and the officer of that, mixed thoroughly with various departments and bureaus, the whole sprinkled freely with clerks, secretaries, and chairmen and the stew camouflaged with the flaming razzle-dazzle and the smoke-screen hush-hush of local politics served to the novice with an "I told you so—" air. The striving youth pays his first poll tax and upon appearing at the polls on election day is handed a ballot with some forty or fifty names on it, very few if any of which he has ever heard. There is no statement of what these names stand for, and no chance before election for him to get an honest unbiased bit of information concerning the relative abilities of these names. But someone said it was his duty to mark the ballot and so he does with much misgivings and hope that he is not eliminating some worthy man with an incongruous name and electing some smooth rogue with a slippery name. Youth pleads guilty to the charge of non-interest, but how easy is it to show interest in something in which one is nothing but a naive novice, and about which one can learn very little even after asking hundreds of silly questions? The matter boils down to the question of why don't the schools, sponsored by the local government, offer courses in their local governments? Or it would be a simple matter to make up a booklet showing graphically the form of the government, the offices, officers and their duties. We have heard that some would oppose the dissemination of such knowledge. If the ignorance of the many is still obviously the profit of the few, we wonder who would dare to show his hand in opposition? In Defense of Student Journalists Editorial writers and columnists on a student paper are handicapped in that the student reader takes one look at his fellow's brain child and automatically disregards any ideas that might have been revealed there. Now why? Simply because the reader feels that a student isn't qualified to give views that are worth a continental. But any poor benighted soul who has ever attempted, specially on short notice, to write a good editorial or column will know that it takes plenty of research and thinking. Time 'twas when almost anything that filled up space made good editorial material, but that day is past and gone. An editorial must say something, and say it so as to give an interesting reading quality. So . . . when a fellow student puts an idea in readable form, and is lucky enough to get it by Ye Ed without too much butchering, give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he does know what he's talking about. J.G. Plains Talk—By Herbert Martin CAMPUS CAMERA 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. It seems rather unusual to be opening the season against an opponent other than Birmingham- Southern, but, judging by other teams which pick Howard for their first game, tonight's fracas should lose nothing in the way of color. Last year at this time some observers almost decided that the Auburn Spirit was as dead as a creosoted termite, but, like a termite, it came to life again and again later on, and this fall shows every evidence of picking up where it left off with the fourth quarter of the Tennessee game. * * * The Martin System of Forecasting Scores and Winners which met with such notorious, and we're talking about notorious, success last year, is looking forward to another Grade-A season. This system is unique in that it bases its predictions, not on last year's scores, but on what last year's scores should have been. Should the two teams not have met last year, as is the case tonight, the system judges on a basis of what the score should have been had the teams played. Although common sense, all too common, places the probable score tonight in the neighborhood of 20 'to nothing, the MSFSW prefers to die a noble, boots-on death, rather than abandon the time-honored standard which took such a kicking around last year. Discounting common sense and popular opinion, whatever that is, the predicition is Auburn 53, Howard 6. * * * It must be understood that personal prejudice plays no part in this forecasting, but we admit that we think a Howard victory tonight would be as out of place as mothballs in a pepper patch. * * * We'd like to issue an appeal on behalf of the Glomerata for student cooperation in the matter of taking pictures for that occasionally annual pamphlet. First call by the photographers went out yesterday, and the staff reserves the right to muddle up this process for the next few weeks. Granting that the pictures and proofs will be disappointing even to the most unegotistical of us, a cheerful note in this gloomy business is the undeniable fact that these proofs have no bearing upon the unlikenesses of us which will appear in the booklet at some yet-to- be-determined date. . * * * There are two s c h o o l s of thought concerning the origin of Glomerata pictures. One group, is believed to hold a slight majority over the other, has it that ticket book photos represent the students in the Glomerata. The presumably minority body, or Left Wing, holds a theory that Yehudi, or some of his invisible cohorts, perch on the foot of each student's bed, and sketch a rough idea of the subject's face immediately after the first heart-rending appeal from the alarm clock. Anyhow, the Graft Wave group tends to become violent when not humored, so it won't be a bad idea to drop by and consult the photographer on schedule. You must use your own judgment when deciding whether or not to go down and choose your favorite proof. We hesitate to ask you to do this, knowing full well that both your choice and the next best proof will be lost long before ; the Glommyrotter pages are made up. • * * * Watch your favorite newspaper for date of the annual Plainsman Panther - glomerata graft wave football game!!! * * * The eleven o'clock (p.m. of course) prayer meeting held nightly a few minutes before that hour in the Quadrangle is reaching mammoth proportions. As it is considered poor form to take your date back to the Zoo before eleven, and considered worse form in some quarters to take her back after that time, the traffic problem is rather serious, as every available bit of space is filled with couples waiting for the deadline. As a suggestion for relieving this congestion, we offer this solution. Why not make each girl average returning at eleven each night? Some nights she could come in early, and add the time to her next date. This would prevent half the student body from camping out in the Quad at the same time. We are aware of the odds against this plan meeting with the approval of the authorities. * * * Karrie, the Kampus Konnois-seur, is duly grateful for the number dedicated to her at the recent theatre appearance of the Auburn Knights, but she does resent the implication of the title of her tune. She doesn't feel that she's "Nobody's Baby", although she probably should. We join Karrie in believing that the Knights have the best college dance band ever to appear on the campus, with the possible exception of the "great" band of some years ago which returned after a successful summer to play for Auburn's Opening Dances. This was the band that included Gerald Yelverton, alumnus of the Knights who formerly played with Glenn Miller, and is now featured clarinetist with Bobby Byrne. We say the "possible exception" of that band now, but in another month we'll take the present Knights against any of their forerunners. Song on the CampUS—Anonymous 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. Methink this is the propitious time to give complete instructions on "How to Attend' a Football Game in Montgomery." There are no set rules to follow, however, it is wise to have some definite goal other than a victory. First, there are two methods, in the main, by which it is possible to reach Montgomery. There is the choo-choo train that is offering low prices within the easy reach of any hated capitalist's pocket. Remember, if riding the train, that all equipment on said iron horse belongs to you personally, for you paid for it in your contingent deposit. That fact is evidenced by past years, when contingent deposits are paid back to studes, there is always a deduction of a few dollars for light bulbs. Also if riding on train, have someone grease the tracks beforehand— it's quicker riding. The second of the main rides, is that of pilfer-hiking. Remember also, that you have paid for this too. Don't forget you paid $36.50 for that war hat, and that's all it's good for. There are other means of riding— your own car, skates, motorcycles, and privileged riding. These are not worthy of elaboration, for each is an individual case. Upon arriving in Mgty it is possible to purchase evil spirits at most any corner stand, but I advise against this. This stuff the Gov't is putting out is no good. Call Main 0009 and have some Shelby County corn sent up. By whatever means you get hold of the stuff, be sure to drink plenty, for an inebriate is the easiest of persons to handle at a football game. They are quiet and stand their place in line, and hardly if ever, have any automobile accidents. Speaking of standing place in line, it will be unnecessary for sober persons to stand in line. There will be approximately 1500 gates at the game—one for each person. Tickets for the game will be sold according to seat row and number, but don't let this fool you. Everybody can sit on the front row as they have done in the past. Why do they sell tickets like that anyhow? Miscellaneous rules: D o n 't carry a date—there are plenty of babes at Huntingdon. . . . If you are a customer of Dr. Drake's, he will go your bail at the local hoosegow (local meaning Montg.) . . . Montgomery is the Cradle of the Confederacy, so rock it. . . . Bury your own dead No opium smoking in hotel lobbies . . . B.Y.O.L. What goes on in the South end of the Sigma Pi fraternity, especially when B. Freeland is around? He may be head knocker at his lodge, but oh you kid! Watch your step. Hit of the week . . . Sex Lessons from Madame Lazonga. PENN COLLEGE, CLEVELAND, PURCHASED A NEW BUT BANKRUPT »2,000,000 SKYSCRAPER FOR '250,000, MADE NECESSARY ALTERATIONS AND NOW HAS A COMPLETE COLLEGE WITH CLASSROOMS, LABS, LIBRARY, GYMNASIUM, POOL AND DORMITORY A I L UNDER. ONE ROOF/ THE EALL IS ACTUALLY IN PLAY FOR ONLY 1 2 MINUTES IN A 60-MINUTE FOOTBALL GAME / General Delivery—By Redding Sugg 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. The complimentary resonance of the bathroom often induces me to sing. I am always on the alert for a stray note or two which might be thought musical. Every now and again a chronic and very sincere desire to be a great singer bobs up as I go down in despair. Every chance I get I imagine there is at least a kinship of spirit between me and the Carusos and Tibbetts and Pinzas. I name three because it is uncertain whether my voice is tenor, baritone, or bass. Despite my invariable failures to make a go of singing, I derive great pleasure from substituting an imaginary voice for the poor thing I have developed. If you ever catch me mooning beside a radio which is producing some beautiful voice, you may be sure I am not really all there. I am probably magnificently costumed in the toreador's silks and satins, or maybe I am singing a heartrending Verdi aria from a bleak prison cell. Being so partial to singing, I cannot understand why thousands of you neglect the glee clubs. Those of you who are afflicted with my kind of a voice, of course, have plenty of reason for negligence. But there must be hundreds of you who can sing well enough to swell a chorus successfully. Why don't you? * * * Several issues ago the Plainsman's leading editorial was insultingly facetious about the intellect of the Auburn coed. " . . . It is so very rare," ran the editorial, "that one meets a woman in Auburn who has even the scrap of an independent intellect. . . ." That was only the beginning of an amazingly conceited and condescending opinion. What is more amazing that the editorial is the coeds' amiable acceptance of such a nasty slap in the face. The editorial left the way wide open to anybody who might have felt called upon to refute it. It was not a very logical bit of reasoning. It was in poor taste. It styled itself cynical, but it missed cynicism and fell into mere unpleasantness. It was not exactly good publicity for API. And yet with all these weaknesses, it has been allowed to stand unchallenged. It's a fine state of affairs. I'm thinking the Auburn coed either does not read this sheet or she needs some starch for her backbone. * * * The use of the language is a pretty good index to the mind of the age. The most obvious proof of this is presented by the circumspect speech of the age of Victoria, when there were so many things a lady did not say or think that ladies ever since have suffered aspersions on their ability to speak and think. Although we snicker at Victoria and dear Albert for their restricted ideas of what is proper, we nonetheless retain certain of their inhibitions. Our speech is carefully fenced with "genteelisms," which are words used in place of more direct expressions which we have decided to call "earthy" or vulgar. But oddly enough writers are not forced to pull their punches. They write what in speech would not be tolerated, and they are not read behind the barn, either. I rather enjoy our genteel evasions of the issue. We have such good fun when we don't evade it. * * * It is hoped that this sentiment will have some kind of demoralizing effect: Many a girl is pure and chaste; But the purer she is the less she's chased. Campus Leaders He's the "man who comes around" twice a week to all the business establishments in Auburn to sell ads for the Plainsman. That's because he's the advertising manager of this sheet. And, so help me, his name is Frank Bradford Wilson, from down in Greenville, Alabama, suh. There's his picture on the right. "Goon" as he is called by his frat brothers at the PiKA house where he is serving his second term as treasurer, and with a doggone good record at that, is a -;: member of ODK, and is president of Delta Sigma Pi, national honorary commerce fraternity. He is also manager of the track team in his spare time, which is very little, what with running over to Columbus and Montgomery to sell ads for the paper. Frank is also a high-ranking student in scholarship, and is a recipient of a Palmer Scholarship, entitling him to a four-year college education at no expense to him. The "Goon" is a member of Scabbard and Blade and is a First Lieutenant in the ROTC. Sometimes, if you have any spare time, you ought to have a chat with Frank Wilson him about his recent trip to Chicago to attend his fraternity's national convention. Boy, what tales he can tell. And besides all these activities, he is a frequent visitor to the Quadrangle, and the gals all say he is "some kid." / September 27, 1940 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Three ;:::.:::;>::::::::::::::^:.:.:::;;.;v::;::-::;.;.;.v.> Greetings AUBURN Always Come to Our Complete Furniture Store for Your Furniture Needs CAPT. DICK McGOWEN, Empire, Ala., senior; weight, 190; height, 6' 1". Swell all-around back and No. 1 punter in the nation. Mad£ WAR EAGLE and a HEARTY WELCOME from the Montgomery Alumni Club MxMm-i^:; FRANCIS CRIMMINS, East Falls Church, Va.; tackle; weight, 195. Strong, rugged and dependable. DIME TAXI Service Is The Best PAUL ELLIS, Atlanta, Ga.; junior halfback; weight, 151; height, 5' 9". One of the team's best passers. Anywhere in the City for 10c — • — PHONE C-3362 I Tonight AUBURN k HOWARD CRAMTON BOWL Kick Off 8 P.M. These Montgomery firms are real Auburn Supporters* They welcome you to the Capital City and invite you to visit them often* WELCOME STUDENTS! For the Latest Styles Visit Our Complete Store COMPLETE MENS FURNISHINGS _ m a Montgomery Fair TY IRBY, Eufaula, Ala.; sophomore, halfback; weight, 180. Led Eufaula HI School gridders in 1937. L BABE McGEHEE, Auburn, Ala.; senior; end; weight, 180; height, 6' 2". Very valuable flankman. Don't Forget to Attend the AUBURN-YILLANOVA Game in Cramton Bowl On December 7 WELCOME AUBURN! While in Montgomery Make Our Store Your Home EVERYTHING FOR THE MODERN COLLEGE MAN Rosenberg- Daniels 116 Montgomery St. JIM REYNOLDS, LaGrange, Ga.; sophomore; fullback; weight, 175; height, 6' I". Excellent fullback timber. FRIEND OF AUBURN FOR YEARS Sporting Goods of All Kinds W. A. MAY and GREEN 23 Court St. MARINE JACK MEAGER, Auburn head coach and athletic director. Attended Notre Dame. Best coach in America. The PATERSON'S WELCOME YOU WALLACE WISE, Clayton, Ala.; weight, 195; height, 5' 11". Letter man. To play regular this year. Visit Them in Montgomery at Their HOME OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS — •— ROSEMONT GARDENS. Phone C-200 G U N N ' S WELCOMES YOU Good Food Congenial Atmosphere 6 MILES OUT ATLANTA HIGHWAY Montgomery, Ala. BUDDY McMAHAN, Tuscumbia, Ala.; junior; quarterback; weight, 178; height, 5' 9". A regular for second straight year. THE HUB Introducing to Auburn SUITS Cr TOP COATS $19.75 up 6 Dexter Ave. 'Styles Of Today With A HENRY MONSEES, Savannah, Ga.; -_ , . _ .. sophomore; end; weight, 190; height, 5' T0UCh Of TomOTTOW" „». very promising. • ' -• • • — — — — — — H a H B H u a m m H i m •--— Page Four T H E P L A I N S M AN September 27, 1940 The Co-op Engineer Is Here To Stay—A Valuable Part of API 2 Ag Engineering Students Take an Interesting Trip Professor and Students Visit Many Industrial Concerns on W i d e Tour Two members of the Ag Engineering school, accompanied by Professor F. A. Kummer of this department, recently had the privilege of attending the 1940 session of the ASAE Industry Seminar. They were Frank Claytor, senior, and Herbert Fleming, junior. Both are members of the student branch of the ASAE. This seminar is sponsored each year by two outstanding organizations, namely; the ASAE and the Farm Equipment Institute. The trip this year extended over three states and six factories were visited. The group visited first the Minneapolis Moline Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, then the John Deere Plow Works at Moline, Illinois. The next plant was the Caterpillar Tractor Works at Peoria, Illinois. After a two day stop-over in Chicago the group visited the International Harvester tractor works in Chicago. The group then moved on to Wisconsin where they visited the J. I. Case Company factory at Racine and the Allis Chalmers Company in Milwaukee., The delegates also heard many prominent speakers, s o m e of which were foremost pioneers in the development of our modern tractors and machinery. Many interesting papers were presented and every one of the delegates received many benefits from the trip. A similar trip is offered each year to two members of the student branch of the ASAE. Co-op Engineer Tells of the Operation of The Plan and the Value of Such a Program BOOMING ROMANCE! BOOMING THRILLS! BOOMING ACTION! CLARK GABLE SPENCER TRACY CLAUDETTE A-JJ:j+;t HEDY $OOM: itOWH Sunday - Monday - Tuesday TIGER By FRED HENNING The purpose of the co-operative plan of education is to make available a higher education in the field of engineering to worthy and deserving young men who find it necessary to finance their own education. This plan so arranges the college instruction on an alternating basis that the young man attends college three months and works three months on a job in his chosen field of engineering. The employer simply gives one job to two such young men, one of whom occupies the job in factory or shop while the other attends college. At the end of each quarter they exchange places; the one in shop or factory attends college, the one in college goes to work on the job. Thus, each student secures progressively his theoretical knowledge and his practical experience. A co-operative course requires five years time. Upon graduation the student has two and one-half years of practical experience in his technical field in addition to his degree in engineering. The co-operative plan of education was inaugurated at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute by its Board of Trustees on June 25, 1937. The plan itself was established in recognition of the increasing trend toward industrial development and the growing sentiment for more efficient service in the technical departments and bureaus of government. The first class to eiUer Auburn on the co-operative plan registered on September 6, 1937. At that time there were only ten pairs of co-operative students, six pairs of which were employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and four pairs of which were given jobs with the Alabama Power Company. This section, now part of the "A" section," represented only ten jobs. It was a small start, these 20 students and ten jobs, but it was a good one. Since that time the enrollment of students on the co-operative plan has grown by leaps and bounds. It has increased to such a figure that already two major departments in the School of Engineering have added new instructors to their teaching staffs. The enrollment of students on the plan for the fall term of 1938 was exactly double that of the preceding year. Its 40 students represented an additional five firms who afforded them employment in their engineering departments throughout the state. During the 1938-39 session the enrollment was increased to a still greater figure by the registration of new co-operative students in December and in March. Those registrations brought the total to 160 students on the cooperative plan. One-hundred and eight of them attended classes in the Spring of 1939 as section A. Their alternates, comprising section B, were at the same time employed on the 75 part-time cooperative jobs throughout the state. At present there a re approximately 60 industrialists, manufacturers, utility executives, and public work officials who have one or more of our co-operative students in their employ. Along with the co-ops in section A who returned to the halls of learning this past week came the largest class of freshmen cooperative students yet to register in said halls. The latest report of this enrollment comes from the office of the co-ordinator and sets the number at 102. Also many transfers from other neighboring institutions enrolled in the co-operative courses here to swell the ranks of the upper classes. Since registration last week coops in all four classes have begun to "bone". As usual the freshmen are losing both hair and religion o v e r those well-known 101 themes. The sophomores, likewise are corrugating their brows over those physics problems, and the pre-juniors and juniors are burning the midnight petroleum in an attempt to get the upper hand on applied mechanics and strength of materials respectively. The tapping of co-operative students for membership in the Briaerean, honor society for cooperative students, will take place at the Mitec Engineers meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 26. Sizzling Steaks & Sea Foods Are Our Specialty • Auburn Grille AIR-CONDITIONED HaveadrinH f. 0< Roy* Cro*n, >N",ns on taste MAKE A TEST of cola drinks. >oin the hundreds of taste-testers the country over who vote for Royal Crown. People say, "We like it better. Real flavor. Real zip." And you get two full glasses for your nickel six big bottles for 25£! BOTTLER'S NAME AND ADDRESS UttPST MARY LOCNE DEBARDELEBEN G r a d u a t e of Chicago Musical College Pupil of Mme. Viola Cole-Audet, David W. Guion, Mossaye Boguslawski Teacher of Piano and Harmony PRIVATE AND CLASS LESSONS — Sixteen Years Teaching Experience — PHONE 524 GLADBACH APARTMENTS FOR SALE at discount, new dou-bledeck bed, large soft mattresses, and coil springs. 103 N. Cary St. H a m b u r g e r Milk Shake Coney Hot Beef .... 5 TIGER COFFEE SHOP OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT 'Boom Town'Comes To Tiger Sunday G a b l e , Tracy, Colbert, L a m a r r S t a r r e d in Show Replete with such spectacular action scenes as a blazing oil well being whiffed out by a blast of TNT, oil gushers roaring in to shoot derricks high into the air, a dive into a sea of mud to escape whizzing bullets, first fights extending from a frontier saloon to a swanky Manhattan office, and other thrills of the oil fields, "Boom Town" opens next Sunday at the Tiger Theatre for an engagement of three days. Overshadowing even the intense fast action of the story is the stellar cast which comprises Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr as stars, supported by F r a n k Morgan, Lionel Atwill, Chill Wills, Marion Martin, Minna Gombell, five-year-old Casey Johnson a n d Baby Quantanilla, who made a sensational debut in "Forty Little Mothers." The picture was ten weeks in production and location scenes were made in more than thirty sites to record all of the thrilling drama of men who seek fortunes in oil and of the women who love these two-fisted men. It was directed by Jack Conway, noted for his action pictures, and was produced by Sam Zimbalist. "Boom Town" covers the entire field of the fabulous oil field while following the story of two men who meet in a rough boom town and form a partnership. They remain friends through adversity, even when one marries the sweethear of the other. They split when the husband apparently is untrue to the wife, but are reunited years later when both men bury the hatchet at a time when both are wealthy from oil. Then a siren enters the story to snatch the husband from his wife. Reporter Finds That Take-Down on 'Hellzapoppin' Is a Bit Confusing V e r y Funny, But Not So Easily Understood While the ex-neophytes of the Scabbard and Blade are slowely recovering from their exertions over the week-end, the remainder of the campus and the townspeople as a whole are still laughing at the antics of those poor, misguided soldiers. Although not observing the various musical numbers rendered by the neophytes at the College Inn on Friday night, I did see the preparations and practices for them, and can truthfully say that they must have been enjoyed by the observers, if not by the initiates. As for the take down on 'Hellzapoppin', I was there on the front row. Imagine the Tiger Theatre filled with townspeople and students, all waiting for the beginning of the show. Suddenly Leroy Patterson comes into view, very formally dressed in tails, overcoat—and no pants. Next we had a line of very vivacious show-girls, dressed as if straight from one of Earl Carrol's record - breaking performances. And as soon as the stage-show disappears, along comes John Dem-ing with a shovel, following a duck across the stage. That was a part of the show that I couldn't figure out. Another part that wasn't quite clear was how we could have two Napoleons in the audience, both claiming vehemently that he w a s the Napolean. Everyone knows that Napoleon has been dead for over a century. R. T. Young not being able to find his voice was hardly funny, and when W. Treadway, who measures 5 feet 1 inch, tried to argue with Frank Claytor, who measures about 6 feet 6 inches, I felt sorry for the poor boy. Saturday morning, when I hap- Drawing Pencils, 3H-4H, each ..... 5c Clip Boards '- —- 49c Binders 10c & 25c Theme Paper 5c fir 10c Popular Magazines— Cigarettes 16c Souvenirs 10c Men's New Waffle Knit Short Sox - 35c value 25c Campus Sox - 35c value 25c • Ben Franklin Store pened to be walking up College Street, I heard a noise that sounded as if Herr Hitler had loosed his blitz-army on our peaceful town. I found that it was only the Scabbard and Blade initiation still going on. The Germans, under the leadership of Baron Stuka Dive-bomber, had attacked those peace-l o v i n g , tea-drinking, croquet-playing English. But the English, under the heroic leadership of Beaverpuss, weren't scared of the sirens of the Boche, and threw up a devastating anti-aircraft fire I with their repeating rubber guns, j and brought down every one of these Huns. That did my heart! good, even though several of the dead ones did walk away. After j such tiresome activity, the group, friend and enemy alike, sat down, j with their dates, to an appetizing | "pot" stew. I was able to get the recipe, and for the use of our readers, I will publish it. One waste-basket full of scrap paper Two dozen whole onions Six of Fido's used soup bones Two quarts of fresh blood, preferably from a young yearling A gallon of fresh water. (Not so fresh water can be used if desired) Mix all of this well and cook for three hours in a black pot over an open fire. Stir well at regular intervals. Serve piping hot. After such an invigorating noon day meal, the initiates worked off demerits all afternoon, and then enjoyed a backward - horseback ride that night. Duncan Named on New Ag Committee National G r o u p Will Make Extensive Study Pres. L. N. Duncan will serve this fall on a national advisory >, committee to study the problems of the South and make definite recommendations in early December to the Board of Directors of the American Farm Bureau Federation. In addition to Dr. Duncan, Edward A. O'Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Chicago, 111., has also asked the following to serve on the committee: Donald Comer, prominent industrialist, Birmingham; Dr. Clarence Poe, of the Progressive Farmer; Chester Davis, of the National Defense Council, Washington; Dr. H. T. Tolley, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, Washington ; I. W. Duggan, of the Southern Division of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Washington; and Dr. H. A. Morgan, of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Suggestions from anyone in this section on problems which should Tie considered by the committee will be gladly received, said Dr. Duncan. Such suggestions may be filed with either Dr. Duncan or Mr. Comer, in Birmingham. 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Dixon, Eagle, and Log-Log Decitrig Slide Rules—10" in Leather Case $11.50 Burton's Book Store "Something New Every Day" September 27, 1940 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Five To Play Here December 3 API Concerts Start October IO First Attraction Is Famous Marine Band Helen Jepson Will Sing at Craves Center On Oct. 23; Vincent Sheean Will Lecture Eight outstanding attractions—including Helen Jepson, the United States Marine Band, and Vincent Sheean —will be presented this year on the Auburn Concert and Lecture Series. The series opens on October 10 with a concert by the Marine Band, followed on October 23 with the concert by Miss Jepson, leading Metropolitan soprano. Two lectures will then be presented, one on October 29 by John Gould Fletcher, American poet, Sportswoman Alberta Palmour, Head ot Dormitory 4, Is Candid Camera Fiend and another on November 14 by Vincent S h e e a n , distinguished author and foreign correspondent. The Kryl Symphony Orchestra will be heard here on December 3; a joint concert by Wilbur Evans, American baritone, and Dalies Frantz, pianist, on January 20; lecture by Robert Frost on February 27; and the series closes on March 6 with a concert by the Barrere Little Symphony. Since the course is planned primarily for students, tickets will be sold exclusively to students for one week beginning Monday, September 23, and continuing through Tuesday, Oct. 1. As in former years, student season tickets will be sold at $1.00 each and may be purchased throughout the week from a desk in the hall on the first floor of Samford or at the News Bureau, Samford 104. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, season tickets for the faculty and the public will be sold for $3.00 each at the News Bureau. English Department Names 2 Assistants Two new additions to the graduate assistant roster of the English Department were announced this week. Miss Lucy Dickinson of Opelika and Mrs. W. M. Fuller of Auburn, are the newly appointed assistants. A correction to the list of assistants published in a previous issue of the Plainsman states that Bob Gibbons is not working as an assistant. Other assistants include T. H. Crenshaw, Lillian Jane Smith, Virginia Adams, Elizabeth Hunt, Edna Wilson. The Walt Disney animated cartoon technique is a new twist in engineering courses at New York University to illustrate principles land mechanical theories. Fastest member of Auburn's football congregation this season is Charles Finney, a sophomore, who can run the century in 10 fiat. HUNGRY? EAT At The HOUSE "We Deliver—Day or Nite" PHONE 603 EVERYTHING FOR THE COLLEGE MISS At K A Y S E R - L I L I E N T H A L , Inc. The Shop of Original Styles 1109 BROADWAY COLUMBUS, GA. She Teaches Freshman English in Spare Time Being dormitory adviser for 100 coeds and instructor for two classes of Freshman English, Miss Alberta Palmour finds that her days in Auburn are going to be well filled. Miss Palmour, new Head of Hall for Dormitory 4, hails from Atlanta, Ga., being born there and receiving her early education in the schools of that city. College days for Miss Palmour were spent at Agnes Scott College, and upon her graduation she served three years as alumnae field secretary there, going hither and yon interviewing prospective students. She also worked in the Dean's and Registrar's office. Two years of graduate study at the University of Wisconsin has further advanced Miss Palmour in the field of education, and last year she served as assistant hostess in one of the dormitories there — a dormitory which had a telephone in each room. Just think what that would mean to Auburn boys. Miss Palmour has spent an interesting portion of her time in travel, having toured a great portion of the United States and Europe. Despite her extensive travels, she finds Auburn gay and very interesting, and she declares that it is the friendliest place she has found. An ardent sportswoman, Miss Palmour may be seen about campus hiking, swimming, and horseback riding. And if you are not a discerning person you may readily mistake her for one of the coeds. Two pastimes occupy her leisure moments, and they are knitting and photography. She has a nifty candid camera, purchased abroad, which you should get her to show you when you drop in to chat with her — as you're sure to do once you meet her. Wltert to g u / a ^Hcie-gule WHERE ARE YOU ON THIS CHART? . . . READ "How to Choose a Slide Rule" by DON II Kit OLD The sooner you find the right Slide Rule, the easier your life will be. Don llerold, who can explain anything, has taken all the mystery out of Slide Rules in this handsome new book, rich with illustrations. Choosing a Slide Rule is a cinch when you do it the Don Herold way. "How to Choose a Slide Rule" is yours with the compliments of the management—if you ask for it in time. See your campus K & E dealer IT'S HUMOROUS . . I T ' S H E L P F U L . . IT'S FREE •ST. ISS7 KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. NSW YOBK- HOBOKEN, N. J . CHICAGO • ST. LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO • LOS ANGELES • DETROIT • MONTREAL Come In and See Our New 1941 Philco Radios Complete with PHILCO VICTROLA ATTACHMENTS Auburn FREDERICK-WILLIAMS CO. Phone 61 Opelika Saturday Classes For Teachers to Start This Week Teachers May Obtain Work Toward Master's Degree Under Program Special Saturday classes for teachers were organized last Saturday under the direction of Dean Zebulon Judd, of the School of Education. More than 75 teachers enrolled for the special courses. Although only a limited number of classes have been arranged, efforts were made to meet the needs of all teachers present at the meeting in Samford Hall. Saturday classes have been offered for several years to teachers who find it convenient to attend them, and the Saturday roll has always been large. A great many out-of-town teachers take the courses for credit on degrees. Teachers may register on Saturday, September 28, upon the payment of a late fee of $1.00. Students attending Saturday classes will be allowed to register for two 3-hour courses. Each course requires attendance of three clock hours weekly, one class in the forenoon from 9 a.m. to 12 m., and one in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Persons attending t h e Saturday classes for a full year will receive 12 semester hours of credit, the equivalent of one full summer session. Both graduate and undergraduate courses will be offered. The fees for part-time students, covering Saturday students, will be $5.00 for the first semester hour and $3.00 for each additional semester hour, making a total of $20 for students carrying the maximum load of six semester hours. John Gould Fletcher, noted lecturer, above left, and Robert Frost, famous poet, above right, will lecture here on the 1940-41 Auburn Concert Series. Fletcher is scheduled to appear on Oct. 29 and Frost on Feb. 27. Both will lecture in Langdon Hall. Robert Frost and John Gould Fletcher To Lecture on Auburn Concert Series Noted Poets to Deliver Talks at Langdon Hall Robert Frost, famous American poet who will appear here Feb. 27, holds more than a dozen honorary degrees from colleges and universities. He spent his undergraduate years at Dartmouth and Harvard, and in recent years has been a professor at Harvard. Frost received the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1924, 1930, and 1937. He was awarded the Loines prize for poetry in 1931, and in 1937 he received the Mark Twain medal. John Gould Fletcher, appearing here on Oct. 29, was born January 3, 1886 at Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the only son of John Gould and Adolphine Krause Fletcher. Like Frost, Fletcher is a Harvard graduate. Mr. Fletcher's chief interests are poetry, painting, art criticism, and music. By 1913 he had brought out five volumes of poetry. He has written fifteen volumes of verse and four of prose, including the prose autobiography, "Life Is My Song", which was published in 1937. Fletcher was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1939. e - < ^ - * * - 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 Opelika's Oldest and Best Jewelry Store The Tiger Motor Company Takes great pleasure in introducing to the people of this section . . . The 1941 Ford V-8 Being shown in their show rooms, starting— Saturday, Sept* 28 Students! We want to Welcome you to your new home And To TOOMER'S The Drug Store on the Corner Since 1896 We wish you the best of luck for the coming year! Page Six T H E P L A I N S M AN September 27, 1940 Auburn's 1940 Football Roster Centers Year Howard Burns* 2 Abb Chrietzberg** 3 Tex Williams 1 Guards Ernest Mills* (A-C) 3 Wallace Wise* 3 Vic Costellos 1 Nick Ardillo 1 Max Morris 1 Tackles Chester Bulger* 3 Gordon MacEachern* 3 John Chalkley 2 Francis Crimmins 2 Jim McClurkin 1 Ends Babe McGehee* 3 Jim LeNoir* 3 Teedie Faulk* 2 James Samford* 2 Theo Cremer 2 Henry Monsees 1 Quarterbacks Lloyd Cheatham* 2 Buddy McMahan* 2 Aubrey Clayton 1 Halfbacks Dick McGowen (C)* 3 Paul Ellis 2 Bill Yearout 1 Monk Gafford 1 Carl Happer* 3 Bud Wendling* 3 Ty Irby 3 Fullbacks Rufus Deal* 2 Jim Reynolds 1 * Denotes letter winner Wt. 180 177 180 190 190 165 182 190 220 207 195 195 190 180 180 170 172 190 190 Ht. 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-10 6 6-3 6-4 6-1 6 6 6-2 5-10 6-2 6 6 6-1 186 6 178 5-9 180 6 190 151 188 163 160 160 172 6 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-9 195 6 175 6-1 in 1939. Age Home 19 Ensley 22 Auburn 21 Llanerch, Pa. 24 Columbus, Ga. 22 Clayton 22 Birmingham 20 Amite, La. 21 Blountsville, 23 Rumford, Me. 24 Haverhill, Mass. 22 Americus, Ga. 23 E. Falls Ch., Va. 19 Birmingham 21 Auburn 25 Butler 21 Selma 22 Montgomery 21 Birmingham 22 Savannah, Ga. 21 Nauvoo 22 Tuscumbia 19 Collierville.Tenn. 21 Empire 20 Atlanta, Ga. 21 Dyersburg, Tenn. 22 Greenville 21 Birmingham 21 Birmingham 22 Birmingham 22 Tuscaloosa 20 LaGrange, Ga. Howard College Football Roster Ends No. Wt. Sam Goldman 40 198 Virgil Ledbetter 33 185 Charlie Douglas 17 184 Auxford Watkins 14 190 Tackles Woodrow Taylor 35 202 Marion Payne 27 197 Carl Folds 29 190 Kimsie Lawrence 30 200 Mat Colley 39 203 Guards David Drake 24 197 Lewis Norris 31 192 Jack Moore 32 197 Ralph Sibley 20 185 Centers Tillman Gladney 41 192 John Richardson 38 190 Backs Orville Hause 13 178 James Sharman 16 168 Earl Gartman 22 177 Bob Taylor 35 170 Kenny Baker 6 164 Kenny Morgan .(C) 7 165 Durwood Williamson 11 168 Dan Zobrosky 37 180 Emmett Templeton 18 172 Yr. Hometown Senior Cleveland, Ohio Sophomore Empire Senior Parrish Senior Birmingham Junior Wedowee Sophomore Tarrant Junior Hanceville Sophomore Selma Sophomore Troy Junior Owens Cross Roads Junior Frisco City Senior Powderly Senior Jasper Sophomore Hanceville Sophomore Cortelyou Junior Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Senior Junior Junior Sophomore Piedmont Roanoke Tarrant LaGrange, Ga. Cleveland, Ohio Alabama City Selma Birmingham Lanett Curb Service Soda Fountain Students! OPEN ALL NIGHT FRIDAY Auburnite Steak House Student Labor Phone 32 SUNDAY & MONDAY, SEPT. 29 & 30 * of CO-STARS! ALSO: • News Events • Latest MARCH OF TIME, featuring "On Foreign News Fronts" Martin Theatre "THE PLACE TO GO" TIGER TALES By "BOOTS" STRATFORD Tonight Jack Meagher will take the cellophane wrappings off his seventh edition of "Football, Tiger Style" and present his handiwork to Montgomery football followers. - Some of the pages are still uncut and what tale some of the 11 chapters will tell is still unknown but a book review of this spanking new volume would probably read as follows: "Jack Meagher's latest work is one of his strongest, perhaps his best; certainly his characters will intrigue the public for they are imbued with spirit, determination and color. The action is swift and his heroes will earn your respect as they overcome difficulties the hard way and show fierce fight against all odds." Boors'^Vi/iTFoZD Looking at the situation closely:—The Tigers will present one of the most gifted backfields in all the Southland. Captain Dynamite Dick McGowen will spearhead the fast flying, hard striking echelon composed of himself at left half, "Roughhouse" Rufus Deal at full, Carl Happer or Bud Wendling at right and Lloyd Cheatham at the blocking back post. The tousleheaded McGowen barely missed out being accorded as the number one all round back in the Southeast last year and with his multiple talents will vanguard the Orange and Blue attack as well as bulwarking the defense with those booming punts of his. Deal from his plunging back position scattered opposing lines to the four winds last season and won for himself a wide spread reputation. A foot injury that he suffered in the early summer has healed completely and Rufus will be out there tonight riding rough shod again. Surprisingly enough, Deal is also fairly shifty when he breaks through the line into an open field. Bouncing Bud Wendling has been coming all along and he now appears to have arrived. He has plenty of speed and this coupled with his fighting spirit has turned him into a player of varsity caliber. Happer will probably start things off but Bud will be given his chance and will probably divide honors with Happer for the rest of the season. Sufficeth to say that Lloyd Cheatham will be in there blocking like a runaway truck out of the pure love of it. The line is speedy and big enough and if the big question mark at center comes through and turns into an exclamation point, the Tigers will be off to star studded heights. SAE's Demolish Lambda Chi Alpha Lions W h i p P u r p l e s by T r e m e n d o u s Score, 53-0 SAE's Lions opened their intramural schedule and bidded strongly to repeat as touch football champions when they jolted Lambda Chi Alpha 53-0 on Bullard field Wednesday afternoon before a large crowd. Powers Booth starred in the backfield for the winners with Bill Mitchell leading in scoring. The game between the Kappa Sig's and Alpha Lambda Tau was postponed until Thursday. Next week's games will be as follows: Mon., Sept. 30 — Alpha Tau Omega-Tau Epsilon Phi; Pi Kappa Alpha-Alpha Gamma Rho. Tues., Oct. 1 — Kappa Alpha- Alpha Psi; Theta Chi-Beta Kappa. Wed., Oct. 2 — SAE-Phi Delta Theta; Kappa Sigma-Sigma Pi. Thurs., Oct. 3 — Sigma Phi Epsi-lon- Sigma Chi; Sigma Nu-Omega Tau Sigma. Jack Oakie, Shirley Temple Star in Show At Martin on Sunday Jack Oakie is extremely grateful to Dance Director Nick Castle and Geneva Sawyer for working thirteen pounds of avoirdupois off his midriff during the three weeks of strenuous rehearsals which preceded the dance routines he does in "Young People." The wardrobe department at 20th Century-Fox, however, feels decidedly otherwise about the matter. Thanks to the loss of weight, each of Oakie's fifteen costumes in "Young People," which is coming Sunday to the Martin Theatre, had to be made over. Co-starring with Jack Oakie in "Young People" are Shirley Temple and Charlotte Greenwood. Allan Dwan directed and Harry Joe Brown was the producer. Tigers Tackle (Continued from page 1) Lloyd Cheatham, a j a r r i ng blocker, at quarterback and a last minute choice between Carl Happer and Bud Wendling, both quick, deceptive runners, for the right halfback post. Plenty of Good Ends Line posts on the Auburn team remain wide open. The scramble for positions is due to continue on through the season. Teedie Faulk and "Babe" McGehee, juniors who performed well as regulars last season, will most likely begin at left and right ends, respectively, with Jim Samford and Jim LeNoir close behind. At tackles will be Chet Bulger, whose 220 pounds mark him as the squad's heaviest man, and MacEachern or McClurkin. Alternate - Captain Ernie Mills, the outstanding Tiger linesman, starts at the right guard post. Other starting guard will be Chosen from Wallace Wise, a veteran, and sophomores Ardillo and Morris. The center position calls for a coin to select from Abb Chrietzberg, Howard Burns, and Tex Williams. Howard brings to Montgomery a squad numbering only 26 players but will field a first team capable of giving severe competition in any league. The forward wall will average over 194 pounds and do the blocking chores for a light, but well balanced and startlingly versatile backfield. Line standouts are Sam Goldman at left end, one of the South's top-notcrr-flankers, and right tackle Wood-row Taylor who weighs in at 202 pounds. Captain Kenny Morgan at left half is the finest back in the Baptist lineup and is ably assisted by fullback Dan Zobrosky, right halfback Bob Taylor, and quarterback Orville Hause. SPECIAL NOTICE — We have just received a complete line of I.E.S. Study Lamps. See them now at the Alabama Power Company office. On to Montgomery (Continued from page 1) field, demonstrating its famed agility at performing difficult feats of mass marching, in addition to playing several new songs. The old favorites won't be neglected, however, and Cramton Bowl's new steel bleachers will no doubt ring with echoes of such songs as "Hold That Tiger", the "Victory March" and of course the alma mater of API. VISIT the Art and Gift Shoppe at new location, 200 Bragg Avenue. Handpainted gifts for any occasion. Myrtle Langston, Director. LOST—One (1) pair of gold rim glasses on Bullard Field, Monday afternoon. Finder return to Roy Rackley, 220 W. Magnolia. Reward. WANTED — Student, part-time work, 8-10 a.m. required. Apply at Tiger Cafe. FOR RENT—Modern cottage with two rooms and bath. Gas heat. Call 444-R after 3 p.m. FOR RENT—Double room; preferably for boys. 230 Genelda. G. A. Scott. See The FALL FASHIONS in the Ladies' Department J. W. 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Title | 1940-09-27 The Plainsman |
Creator | Alabama Polytechnic Institute |
Date Issued | 1940-09-27 |
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OCR Transcript | Beat That Bulldog! 77i£ VlourtdmarL Give 'Em Hen, A u b u r n! "AUBURN—the friendliest college in the United States" ~ VOL. LXIV Z-I ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, SEPTEMBER 27, 1940 No. 6 Students Pour Into Capitol for Howard Game THOSE FIGHTING TIGERS . . . (Plainsman Staff Photo—Lewis Arnold) Probable starting lineup of those great Auburn Tigers who will open the 1940 season against Howard in Montgomery tonight. Left to right in the line: McGehee, Bulger, Wise, Chrietzberg, Mills, MacEachern, Faulk. In the backfield, left to right, Happer, Deal, Cheatham, and McGowen. The backfield is tops, the line is still a question mark. But watch those Tigers go. Tigers Tackle Howard Tonight Annual Is Taking Student Pictures S t u d e n t s W i l l R e c e i ve C a r d s for A p p o i n t m e n ts "Shooting" for the Glomerata pictures started yesterday morning and will continue only as long as it is necessary to have all the students' pictures taken. According to the staff of the 1940-41 "Graft Wave", this will probably take about six weeks. Kirk Newell, business manager of the annual, has given certain suggestions in order that the photographer will be able to get better portraits. These suggestions are as follows: FOR MEN ONLY: Wear a fresh shirt, be sure that the tie is straightened, the hair combed, feel interested in the ordeal, be pleasant, and by all means wear a dark coat. FOR WOMEN ONLY: All coeds should wear something simple. They should not use rouge, only a little lipstick of a light shade, and brush the eyebrows and darken them if necessary. Arrange your hair so that it will look neat and well groomed. Greet the photographer with a smile, relax and be your own charming self. First Game Between Schools Since 1933 McGowen and Deal Lead Best Backfield in SEC Against Bulldogs in Opening Contest By JOHN PIERCE Tonight at 8 Jack Meagher's Auburn Tigers brace themselves against the first onslaught of America's toughest football schedule and resume one of their oldest rivalries when they collide with the Bulldogs of Howard College under the floodlights of Cramton bowl in Montgomery. Less than a handful of minor injuries remain to hamper the Plainsmen and a full squad will show themselves keyed up and ready to take on a Howard group that makes up in ability for a bemoaned lack in numbers. The Bulldogs, n ow coached by former Ramsay High School m e n t o r , "Cannonball" White, take the inaugural spot from Birmingham-SQuthern, whose withdrawal from intercollegiate grid activities occasions the renewal of a series started back in 1903. Tonight's game is the twentieth between the two teams and the first since 1933, when Auburn punched out a 19-0 win. Nineteen of the contests have gone to the Tigers, the other terminating in a 9-9 draw. These figures, how- Our Two Coed Cheerleaders Have Like And Unlike Tastes in Food and Boys M a r g a r e t a n d D o t t i e to * Yell at B a t t l e T o n i g ht To lend a helping hand to the many admirers who would like to have an inside track with our cheerleaders, Dorothy N o r m an and Margaret McCain, we talked with them, and this is what we found out. As to ambition these gals have it! Dot is taking home demonstration and plans to work — for a while at least. Margaret is taking an art course. She wants to be a commercial artist. ._We notice that Dot and Margaret have quite a few things in common, especially where food is concerned. Both like fried chicken and anything chocolate. Maybe the way to one's heart doesn't apply exclusively to males after all. Both name football as their favorite sport. Both also name dancing as one of their favorite pastimes. But when we asked about men, the answers were different. Margaret likes brunettes, but she says there may be exceptions. She says he should be a good dancer and full of fun — "dopey" was her word for it. Dot requires that they be easy to look at. She likes boys with whom she has something in common and who are easy to talk to. By the way, she names talking as one of her favorite hobbies. ever, mean little. The nation hasn't forgotten the Birmingham eleven of not so many years ago which blinded an Alabama Rose Bowl team with a 7-7 deadlock in the seasons' first game, and major teams still go into games against the Bulldogs with acute fears of another such upset. McGowen in Top Condition Captain Dick McGowen is now in the best condition of his football career and ready to use his 190 pounds more effectively than ever before. His kicking during practice sessions again stamps him as probably the top collegiate punter of the year. Added to this is his accuracy in passing details, greater running power, and an uncanny ability at conversions. Rufus Deal holds the fullback job and will be heavily counted on. He still runs like the 10:30 freight, is as hard to stop, and should, barring injury, fulfill All- Conference talk. (Continued on page 6) Organizations to Draw Dance Dates R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of A ll G r o u p s Must B e P r e s e nt Dance dates for the 1940-41 social calendar will be arranged Monday afternoon at the Student Center. R. T. Young, Chairman of the Interfraternity Council, announced this week that all organizations interested in setting a date for giving a formal dance should send a representative to the drawing. Each year organizations are given a chance to select the dates for their dances by drawing tentative dates and signing up for the use of the auditorium at Graves Center. In this way, the social calendar for the entire year is fixed at one time. Organizations included are all fraternities, sororities, and honor societies interested. PROBABLE Auburn Faulk L.E. McClurkin __L.T. Mills(a-c) _-L.G Chrietzberg _C-W i u R.G Bulger R.T. McGehee . . . R . E. Happer R.H Deal F.B. Cheatham __Q.B McGowen(c) L.H LINEUPS Howard Goldman , Payne Drake . _ Gladney Sibley Taylor __ Watkint Taylor __ Zobrosky Hause Morgan ( c) Frat Financial Croup Meets Monday Night The first meeting of the Interfraternity Financial O f f i c e rs Council will be held next Monday night at 8 in Samford Hall, Room 301, according to an announcement this morning by Jim Morgan, president of the group. Two men from each fraternity are required to attend this meeting and the attention of all of Auburn's 20 fraternities is called to this fact. The Financial Officers division of the Interfraternity Council was organized last year in February. The group was formed to "permit exchange of plans and ideas which will benefit the fraternities on the campus." The financial group cooperates with the housemothers of the various fraternities who have a similar organization. FFA-FHA There will be an informal joint meeting of the FFA and FHA on Saturday night, September 28 at eight o'clock. The meeting will be held in front of the boys' gym. ROWDYISM (An Editorial) Well, fellows, we did it again last night, didn't we? We yelled our heads off and then ran out, went wild and "tore up the town." I guess we showed those upper-classmen that we are not pikers when it comes to "raising cain." And say, fellows, how about the surprised look on the faces of those motorists whose way of travel was blocked by the freight cars we moved across the highway. And wow, this "greasing the tracks" is some fun, just like that upperclassman told us it would be. And didn't we make the college officials "boil over" with our innocent pranks, which were just in good fun as we all know. This is really rich, fellows. Did you hear that "dopey" upperclassman who said that we shouldn't do such things, that we honestly ought to be ashamed of ourselves, that if we had any sense of decency among us we wouldn't act like a bunch of rowdy high school kids or a bunch of idiotic nitwits, and that the college might take away the right for us to have pep rallies. Why, fellows, that guy was just plumb crazy. The college ain't going to do anything to us. And then there was that other upperclassman who said "Confidentially, freshmen, you stink. Anyone who has acted like you have tonight, does not belong in this institution. We don't want you here if this is the way you are going to act. The other students and the college officials are thoroughly disgusted with such actions." That fellow was crazy, too, wasn't he, fellows? Come on, gang, let's raid the picture, show. Parade,Mammoth Pep Rally to be Staged 90-Piece Band and Cheerleaders to Lead Throng Through Streets of Montgomery Several thousand Auburn students and friends of the school boarded trains, buses, planes and automobiles today enroute to the state's capitol city for the first game of the season and the first in seven years with Howard College. Kick-off will be at 8 in Montgomery's Cramton Bowl, tonight. Between the time that this edition of the Plainsman rolls off the press and the football rolls off the kicker's toe at the referee's starting whistle, excitement will have risen to fever pitch over the re-open- Engineers Meet On Monday Night A general convocation of all freshmen and sophomore engineering and chemistry students will be held in Langdon Hall, Monday, September 30, at eight o'clock. Plans of the Engineering Council in regard to Engineering Seminar and Engineers' Day will be discussed. Engineering Seminar is a required subject for all engineering students and carries one-third hour credit per semester. All freshman and sophomore engineering students are required to attend this convocation. ing of an ancient rivalry between the roving Tiger and the Battle-scarred Bulldogs. Pep Manager Boots Stratford stated yesterday that there would be an Auburn-Howard radio program over WSFA at 5:15 this afternoon. Dr. L. N. Duncan and Student Body President Jim King will give short talks. Headcheer-leader Chick Hatcher will be on hand to direct the pep end of the program. A special train from Auburn will arrive in Montgomery at 6:15 this afternoon, bringing in a throng of game-bound students. Arriving on this train will be the Great Auburn Band, which ranks next to the football team in importance as an attraction. The band will form in front of the Union Station immediately at 6:15, some 90 pieces strong. Students with orange and blue streamers, on foot, in automobiles and jalopys, will trail the band from the station to Court Square, where Headcheerleader C h i ck Hatcher and his five yell artists, Margaret McCain, Dottie Norman, Joe Gandy, Davis Gammage, and Dick Peck will conduct a pre-game pep rally. At the stadium, the Auburn contingent will occupy the East Stands, with the band in the center section. Freshmen have been urged to wear rat caps to the game. The cheering squad will be resplendent in new uniforms of gaudy blue and orange, with sweaters and jackets to match. They will surprise old grads with a volley of completely new yells, including one that promises to be a student favorite—"Aw, Nuts." Between halves of the game the Auburn Band will parade on the (Continued on page 6) Tau Kappa Alpha To Sponsor Three Debate Contests A l l e n N a m e d P r e s i d e nt Of Local C h a p t e r of H o n o r a r y D e b a t e Group Tau Kappa Alpha, national honorary debate fraternity, at its initial meeting this week elected A. C. Allen, senior in ag education to the position of president. Kirk Newell, PiKA, senior in mechanical engineering, was named vice-president. TKA will sponsor three debate tournaments on the Auburn campus this year, it was announced today. Entrants to the freshman debate tournament would be accepted only until the end of this week. First-year-men and women who wish to enter, and have not done so already, are asked to leave their names with Prof. E. D. Hess in the Classroom Building. There will be a coaching class for freshmen debaters Monday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m., in Room 123 of the Classroom Building. Prof. E. D. Hess and some of the senior debaters will conduct the class. The first round of the freshman tournament will begin Oct. 7, so it is imperative that freshman debaters be at the meeting Monday night. The varsity tournament for upperclassmen is to begin Oct. 21. TKA has laid out plans for this year's Interfraternity D e b a te Tournament. It is to begin October 28. THEY YELL . . . (Plainsman Staff Photo—Lewis Arnold) Auburn's six cheerleaders shown above will be on hand at tonight's opener with Howard College in Cramton Bowl in Montgomery to lead API's several thousand supporters. Left to right, Joe Gandy, Head Cheerleader Chick Hatcher, Margaret McCain, Dottie Norman, Dick Peck, and Davis Gammage. AND EAT 'EM UP TIGER! - -• "•••- mmm Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN September 27, 1940 THE PLAINSMAN Published semi-weekly by the Students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 388. Dan W. Hollis, Jr. W. G. Darty Frank B. Wilton _ Editor . . Business Mgr. Advertising 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 Associated Col!e6iale Press Distributor of Golle6iafeDi6est REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N.Y. CHICAGO • BOBTOS • LOS ANGELES • SAS F«»»CISCO Auburn's Part In National Defense In the event that the United States should have to enter the present World War that is going on in Europe, Auburn and Alabama would play a great part in our national defense. Even now Alabama is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the most important states in the union with the ever increasing manufacture of steel, textiles, and electrical power. Auburn is a center of education in Alabama where one of the most noticeable subjects taught is that dealing with military science and tactics. The ROTC unit at Auburn has been recognized for the past two decades as a first class unit. Each year several hundred students graduate at Auburn and at the same time receive their commissions in the U.S. Army Reserve as second lieutenants. Today, as the United States is carrying out a program of training a great mass of men in the ways of an American soldier, a great number of Auburn graduates are aiding in giving instructions to these untrained men. With the training facilities that are already at Auburn, this locality would be turned into a training camp for the huge number of Alabamians who will have to be trained in the case of war. Dormitories, fraternity houses, and private homes would probably be changed into barracks for the plebes of the army. Auburn would be the center of military activities with Fort Benning, Fort Mc- Clellan, and Maxwell Field only a comparatively short distance away. Auburn is also the center of a farming area and in case of war it would have much to do with the raising of necessary food products. As the college and the Alabama agricultural experimental stations which are scattered over the entire state, are closely connected, the importance of Auburn in producing food for the army would be multiplied. The CAA flying course that is offered at Auburn will have turned out a small supply of aviators for the U.S. Army air corps even if the war should come to us within the next few months. The boys who take the CAA training are far better trained than those who take private lessons. CAA students receive a number of hours of ground school before the actual flying begins. These lessons on the ground instruct the student pilot in technicalities that he would seldom learn if he were taking private lessons. With the aviation facilities that are rapidly being added to the Auburn airport, Auburn will, in case of our entrance into the war, be a great aid to the huge air bases in Montgomery. Birmingham, and other Alabama cities in driving off bombing raiders which will have a great interest in bombing such places as Maxwell Field, the state docks at Mobile, the T.C.I, manufacturing plants in Birmingham, and the power dams which are found in the Tennessee Valley. Another item on the list of aids that Auburn will render in the case of an invasion of the United States is that great number of trained men that the School of Engineering has turned out. These ex-Auburn students will serve in industrial plants over the entire United States, turning out fighting planes, arms, ammunition, foodstuffs, and clothing for the army and navy in huge amounts. Many of the engineers in the U.S. who are holding important positions in the different industries are graduates of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The co-op engineers who are ever increasing in number at Auburn are receiving both education in their course as well as the necessary practical experience. This experience will go a long way if the enemies of democracy should come over here and try to invade the country, as the co-op students are already trained in certain jobs in the manufacturing industries and could step back into these jobs as experienced workmen at a moment's notice. If the forces of Hitler and Mussolini should think of an invasion of America and attempt to carry out that thought, they will find that Auburn will be aiding in stopping that attempt at every move they make. Youth Casts Its Ignorant Vote We have often heard it said that one of the principle things that is wrong with our state, county, and municipal governments is that people, particularily young people, take no interest in them, allowing themselves to be led by a few self-seeking politicians. We do not defend the youth of the land. They are guilty, but there are vindicating circumstances, or so it would seem to us. State, county and city governments are very involved and complicated : the office of this, and the officer of that, mixed thoroughly with various departments and bureaus, the whole sprinkled freely with clerks, secretaries, and chairmen and the stew camouflaged with the flaming razzle-dazzle and the smoke-screen hush-hush of local politics served to the novice with an "I told you so—" air. The striving youth pays his first poll tax and upon appearing at the polls on election day is handed a ballot with some forty or fifty names on it, very few if any of which he has ever heard. There is no statement of what these names stand for, and no chance before election for him to get an honest unbiased bit of information concerning the relative abilities of these names. But someone said it was his duty to mark the ballot and so he does with much misgivings and hope that he is not eliminating some worthy man with an incongruous name and electing some smooth rogue with a slippery name. Youth pleads guilty to the charge of non-interest, but how easy is it to show interest in something in which one is nothing but a naive novice, and about which one can learn very little even after asking hundreds of silly questions? The matter boils down to the question of why don't the schools, sponsored by the local government, offer courses in their local governments? Or it would be a simple matter to make up a booklet showing graphically the form of the government, the offices, officers and their duties. We have heard that some would oppose the dissemination of such knowledge. If the ignorance of the many is still obviously the profit of the few, we wonder who would dare to show his hand in opposition? In Defense of Student Journalists Editorial writers and columnists on a student paper are handicapped in that the student reader takes one look at his fellow's brain child and automatically disregards any ideas that might have been revealed there. Now why? Simply because the reader feels that a student isn't qualified to give views that are worth a continental. But any poor benighted soul who has ever attempted, specially on short notice, to write a good editorial or column will know that it takes plenty of research and thinking. Time 'twas when almost anything that filled up space made good editorial material, but that day is past and gone. An editorial must say something, and say it so as to give an interesting reading quality. So . . . when a fellow student puts an idea in readable form, and is lucky enough to get it by Ye Ed without too much butchering, give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he does know what he's talking about. J.G. Plains Talk—By Herbert Martin CAMPUS CAMERA 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. It seems rather unusual to be opening the season against an opponent other than Birmingham- Southern, but, judging by other teams which pick Howard for their first game, tonight's fracas should lose nothing in the way of color. Last year at this time some observers almost decided that the Auburn Spirit was as dead as a creosoted termite, but, like a termite, it came to life again and again later on, and this fall shows every evidence of picking up where it left off with the fourth quarter of the Tennessee game. * * * The Martin System of Forecasting Scores and Winners which met with such notorious, and we're talking about notorious, success last year, is looking forward to another Grade-A season. This system is unique in that it bases its predictions, not on last year's scores, but on what last year's scores should have been. Should the two teams not have met last year, as is the case tonight, the system judges on a basis of what the score should have been had the teams played. Although common sense, all too common, places the probable score tonight in the neighborhood of 20 'to nothing, the MSFSW prefers to die a noble, boots-on death, rather than abandon the time-honored standard which took such a kicking around last year. Discounting common sense and popular opinion, whatever that is, the predicition is Auburn 53, Howard 6. * * * It must be understood that personal prejudice plays no part in this forecasting, but we admit that we think a Howard victory tonight would be as out of place as mothballs in a pepper patch. * * * We'd like to issue an appeal on behalf of the Glomerata for student cooperation in the matter of taking pictures for that occasionally annual pamphlet. First call by the photographers went out yesterday, and the staff reserves the right to muddle up this process for the next few weeks. Granting that the pictures and proofs will be disappointing even to the most unegotistical of us, a cheerful note in this gloomy business is the undeniable fact that these proofs have no bearing upon the unlikenesses of us which will appear in the booklet at some yet-to- be-determined date. . * * * There are two s c h o o l s of thought concerning the origin of Glomerata pictures. One group, is believed to hold a slight majority over the other, has it that ticket book photos represent the students in the Glomerata. The presumably minority body, or Left Wing, holds a theory that Yehudi, or some of his invisible cohorts, perch on the foot of each student's bed, and sketch a rough idea of the subject's face immediately after the first heart-rending appeal from the alarm clock. Anyhow, the Graft Wave group tends to become violent when not humored, so it won't be a bad idea to drop by and consult the photographer on schedule. You must use your own judgment when deciding whether or not to go down and choose your favorite proof. We hesitate to ask you to do this, knowing full well that both your choice and the next best proof will be lost long before ; the Glommyrotter pages are made up. • * * * Watch your favorite newspaper for date of the annual Plainsman Panther - glomerata graft wave football game!!! * * * The eleven o'clock (p.m. of course) prayer meeting held nightly a few minutes before that hour in the Quadrangle is reaching mammoth proportions. As it is considered poor form to take your date back to the Zoo before eleven, and considered worse form in some quarters to take her back after that time, the traffic problem is rather serious, as every available bit of space is filled with couples waiting for the deadline. As a suggestion for relieving this congestion, we offer this solution. Why not make each girl average returning at eleven each night? Some nights she could come in early, and add the time to her next date. This would prevent half the student body from camping out in the Quad at the same time. We are aware of the odds against this plan meeting with the approval of the authorities. * * * Karrie, the Kampus Konnois-seur, is duly grateful for the number dedicated to her at the recent theatre appearance of the Auburn Knights, but she does resent the implication of the title of her tune. She doesn't feel that she's "Nobody's Baby", although she probably should. We join Karrie in believing that the Knights have the best college dance band ever to appear on the campus, with the possible exception of the "great" band of some years ago which returned after a successful summer to play for Auburn's Opening Dances. This was the band that included Gerald Yelverton, alumnus of the Knights who formerly played with Glenn Miller, and is now featured clarinetist with Bobby Byrne. We say the "possible exception" of that band now, but in another month we'll take the present Knights against any of their forerunners. Song on the CampUS—Anonymous 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. Methink this is the propitious time to give complete instructions on "How to Attend' a Football Game in Montgomery." There are no set rules to follow, however, it is wise to have some definite goal other than a victory. First, there are two methods, in the main, by which it is possible to reach Montgomery. There is the choo-choo train that is offering low prices within the easy reach of any hated capitalist's pocket. Remember, if riding the train, that all equipment on said iron horse belongs to you personally, for you paid for it in your contingent deposit. That fact is evidenced by past years, when contingent deposits are paid back to studes, there is always a deduction of a few dollars for light bulbs. Also if riding on train, have someone grease the tracks beforehand— it's quicker riding. The second of the main rides, is that of pilfer-hiking. Remember also, that you have paid for this too. Don't forget you paid $36.50 for that war hat, and that's all it's good for. There are other means of riding— your own car, skates, motorcycles, and privileged riding. These are not worthy of elaboration, for each is an individual case. Upon arriving in Mgty it is possible to purchase evil spirits at most any corner stand, but I advise against this. This stuff the Gov't is putting out is no good. Call Main 0009 and have some Shelby County corn sent up. By whatever means you get hold of the stuff, be sure to drink plenty, for an inebriate is the easiest of persons to handle at a football game. They are quiet and stand their place in line, and hardly if ever, have any automobile accidents. Speaking of standing place in line, it will be unnecessary for sober persons to stand in line. There will be approximately 1500 gates at the game—one for each person. Tickets for the game will be sold according to seat row and number, but don't let this fool you. Everybody can sit on the front row as they have done in the past. Why do they sell tickets like that anyhow? Miscellaneous rules: D o n 't carry a date—there are plenty of babes at Huntingdon. . . . If you are a customer of Dr. Drake's, he will go your bail at the local hoosegow (local meaning Montg.) . . . Montgomery is the Cradle of the Confederacy, so rock it. . . . Bury your own dead No opium smoking in hotel lobbies . . . B.Y.O.L. What goes on in the South end of the Sigma Pi fraternity, especially when B. Freeland is around? He may be head knocker at his lodge, but oh you kid! Watch your step. Hit of the week . . . Sex Lessons from Madame Lazonga. PENN COLLEGE, CLEVELAND, PURCHASED A NEW BUT BANKRUPT »2,000,000 SKYSCRAPER FOR '250,000, MADE NECESSARY ALTERATIONS AND NOW HAS A COMPLETE COLLEGE WITH CLASSROOMS, LABS, LIBRARY, GYMNASIUM, POOL AND DORMITORY A I L UNDER. ONE ROOF/ THE EALL IS ACTUALLY IN PLAY FOR ONLY 1 2 MINUTES IN A 60-MINUTE FOOTBALL GAME / General Delivery—By Redding Sugg 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. The complimentary resonance of the bathroom often induces me to sing. I am always on the alert for a stray note or two which might be thought musical. Every now and again a chronic and very sincere desire to be a great singer bobs up as I go down in despair. Every chance I get I imagine there is at least a kinship of spirit between me and the Carusos and Tibbetts and Pinzas. I name three because it is uncertain whether my voice is tenor, baritone, or bass. Despite my invariable failures to make a go of singing, I derive great pleasure from substituting an imaginary voice for the poor thing I have developed. If you ever catch me mooning beside a radio which is producing some beautiful voice, you may be sure I am not really all there. I am probably magnificently costumed in the toreador's silks and satins, or maybe I am singing a heartrending Verdi aria from a bleak prison cell. Being so partial to singing, I cannot understand why thousands of you neglect the glee clubs. Those of you who are afflicted with my kind of a voice, of course, have plenty of reason for negligence. But there must be hundreds of you who can sing well enough to swell a chorus successfully. Why don't you? * * * Several issues ago the Plainsman's leading editorial was insultingly facetious about the intellect of the Auburn coed. " . . . It is so very rare," ran the editorial, "that one meets a woman in Auburn who has even the scrap of an independent intellect. . . ." That was only the beginning of an amazingly conceited and condescending opinion. What is more amazing that the editorial is the coeds' amiable acceptance of such a nasty slap in the face. The editorial left the way wide open to anybody who might have felt called upon to refute it. It was not a very logical bit of reasoning. It was in poor taste. It styled itself cynical, but it missed cynicism and fell into mere unpleasantness. It was not exactly good publicity for API. And yet with all these weaknesses, it has been allowed to stand unchallenged. It's a fine state of affairs. I'm thinking the Auburn coed either does not read this sheet or she needs some starch for her backbone. * * * The use of the language is a pretty good index to the mind of the age. The most obvious proof of this is presented by the circumspect speech of the age of Victoria, when there were so many things a lady did not say or think that ladies ever since have suffered aspersions on their ability to speak and think. Although we snicker at Victoria and dear Albert for their restricted ideas of what is proper, we nonetheless retain certain of their inhibitions. Our speech is carefully fenced with "genteelisms," which are words used in place of more direct expressions which we have decided to call "earthy" or vulgar. But oddly enough writers are not forced to pull their punches. They write what in speech would not be tolerated, and they are not read behind the barn, either. I rather enjoy our genteel evasions of the issue. We have such good fun when we don't evade it. * * * It is hoped that this sentiment will have some kind of demoralizing effect: Many a girl is pure and chaste; But the purer she is the less she's chased. Campus Leaders He's the "man who comes around" twice a week to all the business establishments in Auburn to sell ads for the Plainsman. That's because he's the advertising manager of this sheet. And, so help me, his name is Frank Bradford Wilson, from down in Greenville, Alabama, suh. There's his picture on the right. "Goon" as he is called by his frat brothers at the PiKA house where he is serving his second term as treasurer, and with a doggone good record at that, is a -;: member of ODK, and is president of Delta Sigma Pi, national honorary commerce fraternity. He is also manager of the track team in his spare time, which is very little, what with running over to Columbus and Montgomery to sell ads for the paper. Frank is also a high-ranking student in scholarship, and is a recipient of a Palmer Scholarship, entitling him to a four-year college education at no expense to him. The "Goon" is a member of Scabbard and Blade and is a First Lieutenant in the ROTC. Sometimes, if you have any spare time, you ought to have a chat with Frank Wilson him about his recent trip to Chicago to attend his fraternity's national convention. Boy, what tales he can tell. And besides all these activities, he is a frequent visitor to the Quadrangle, and the gals all say he is "some kid." / September 27, 1940 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Three ;:::.:::;>::::::::::::::^:.:.:::;;.;v::;::-::;.;.;.v.> Greetings AUBURN Always Come to Our Complete Furniture Store for Your Furniture Needs CAPT. DICK McGOWEN, Empire, Ala., senior; weight, 190; height, 6' 1". Swell all-around back and No. 1 punter in the nation. Mad£ WAR EAGLE and a HEARTY WELCOME from the Montgomery Alumni Club MxMm-i^:; FRANCIS CRIMMINS, East Falls Church, Va.; tackle; weight, 195. Strong, rugged and dependable. DIME TAXI Service Is The Best PAUL ELLIS, Atlanta, Ga.; junior halfback; weight, 151; height, 5' 9". One of the team's best passers. Anywhere in the City for 10c — • — PHONE C-3362 I Tonight AUBURN k HOWARD CRAMTON BOWL Kick Off 8 P.M. These Montgomery firms are real Auburn Supporters* They welcome you to the Capital City and invite you to visit them often* WELCOME STUDENTS! For the Latest Styles Visit Our Complete Store COMPLETE MENS FURNISHINGS _ m a Montgomery Fair TY IRBY, Eufaula, Ala.; sophomore, halfback; weight, 180. Led Eufaula HI School gridders in 1937. L BABE McGEHEE, Auburn, Ala.; senior; end; weight, 180; height, 6' 2". Very valuable flankman. Don't Forget to Attend the AUBURN-YILLANOVA Game in Cramton Bowl On December 7 WELCOME AUBURN! While in Montgomery Make Our Store Your Home EVERYTHING FOR THE MODERN COLLEGE MAN Rosenberg- Daniels 116 Montgomery St. JIM REYNOLDS, LaGrange, Ga.; sophomore; fullback; weight, 175; height, 6' I". Excellent fullback timber. FRIEND OF AUBURN FOR YEARS Sporting Goods of All Kinds W. A. MAY and GREEN 23 Court St. MARINE JACK MEAGER, Auburn head coach and athletic director. Attended Notre Dame. Best coach in America. The PATERSON'S WELCOME YOU WALLACE WISE, Clayton, Ala.; weight, 195; height, 5' 11". Letter man. To play regular this year. Visit Them in Montgomery at Their HOME OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS — •— ROSEMONT GARDENS. Phone C-200 G U N N ' S WELCOMES YOU Good Food Congenial Atmosphere 6 MILES OUT ATLANTA HIGHWAY Montgomery, Ala. BUDDY McMAHAN, Tuscumbia, Ala.; junior; quarterback; weight, 178; height, 5' 9". A regular for second straight year. THE HUB Introducing to Auburn SUITS Cr TOP COATS $19.75 up 6 Dexter Ave. 'Styles Of Today With A HENRY MONSEES, Savannah, Ga.; -_ , . _ .. sophomore; end; weight, 190; height, 5' T0UCh Of TomOTTOW" „». very promising. • ' -• • • — — — — — — H a H B H u a m m H i m •--— Page Four T H E P L A I N S M AN September 27, 1940 The Co-op Engineer Is Here To Stay—A Valuable Part of API 2 Ag Engineering Students Take an Interesting Trip Professor and Students Visit Many Industrial Concerns on W i d e Tour Two members of the Ag Engineering school, accompanied by Professor F. A. Kummer of this department, recently had the privilege of attending the 1940 session of the ASAE Industry Seminar. They were Frank Claytor, senior, and Herbert Fleming, junior. Both are members of the student branch of the ASAE. This seminar is sponsored each year by two outstanding organizations, namely; the ASAE and the Farm Equipment Institute. The trip this year extended over three states and six factories were visited. The group visited first the Minneapolis Moline Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, then the John Deere Plow Works at Moline, Illinois. The next plant was the Caterpillar Tractor Works at Peoria, Illinois. After a two day stop-over in Chicago the group visited the International Harvester tractor works in Chicago. The group then moved on to Wisconsin where they visited the J. I. Case Company factory at Racine and the Allis Chalmers Company in Milwaukee., The delegates also heard many prominent speakers, s o m e of which were foremost pioneers in the development of our modern tractors and machinery. Many interesting papers were presented and every one of the delegates received many benefits from the trip. A similar trip is offered each year to two members of the student branch of the ASAE. Co-op Engineer Tells of the Operation of The Plan and the Value of Such a Program BOOMING ROMANCE! BOOMING THRILLS! BOOMING ACTION! CLARK GABLE SPENCER TRACY CLAUDETTE A-JJ:j+;t HEDY $OOM: itOWH Sunday - Monday - Tuesday TIGER By FRED HENNING The purpose of the co-operative plan of education is to make available a higher education in the field of engineering to worthy and deserving young men who find it necessary to finance their own education. This plan so arranges the college instruction on an alternating basis that the young man attends college three months and works three months on a job in his chosen field of engineering. The employer simply gives one job to two such young men, one of whom occupies the job in factory or shop while the other attends college. At the end of each quarter they exchange places; the one in shop or factory attends college, the one in college goes to work on the job. Thus, each student secures progressively his theoretical knowledge and his practical experience. A co-operative course requires five years time. Upon graduation the student has two and one-half years of practical experience in his technical field in addition to his degree in engineering. The co-operative plan of education was inaugurated at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute by its Board of Trustees on June 25, 1937. The plan itself was established in recognition of the increasing trend toward industrial development and the growing sentiment for more efficient service in the technical departments and bureaus of government. The first class to eiUer Auburn on the co-operative plan registered on September 6, 1937. At that time there were only ten pairs of co-operative students, six pairs of which were employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and four pairs of which were given jobs with the Alabama Power Company. This section, now part of the "A" section," represented only ten jobs. It was a small start, these 20 students and ten jobs, but it was a good one. Since that time the enrollment of students on the co-operative plan has grown by leaps and bounds. It has increased to such a figure that already two major departments in the School of Engineering have added new instructors to their teaching staffs. The enrollment of students on the plan for the fall term of 1938 was exactly double that of the preceding year. Its 40 students represented an additional five firms who afforded them employment in their engineering departments throughout the state. During the 1938-39 session the enrollment was increased to a still greater figure by the registration of new co-operative students in December and in March. Those registrations brought the total to 160 students on the cooperative plan. One-hundred and eight of them attended classes in the Spring of 1939 as section A. Their alternates, comprising section B, were at the same time employed on the 75 part-time cooperative jobs throughout the state. At present there a re approximately 60 industrialists, manufacturers, utility executives, and public work officials who have one or more of our co-operative students in their employ. Along with the co-ops in section A who returned to the halls of learning this past week came the largest class of freshmen cooperative students yet to register in said halls. The latest report of this enrollment comes from the office of the co-ordinator and sets the number at 102. Also many transfers from other neighboring institutions enrolled in the co-operative courses here to swell the ranks of the upper classes. Since registration last week coops in all four classes have begun to "bone". As usual the freshmen are losing both hair and religion o v e r those well-known 101 themes. The sophomores, likewise are corrugating their brows over those physics problems, and the pre-juniors and juniors are burning the midnight petroleum in an attempt to get the upper hand on applied mechanics and strength of materials respectively. The tapping of co-operative students for membership in the Briaerean, honor society for cooperative students, will take place at the Mitec Engineers meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 26. Sizzling Steaks & Sea Foods Are Our Specialty • Auburn Grille AIR-CONDITIONED HaveadrinH f. 0< Roy* Cro*n, >N",ns on taste MAKE A TEST of cola drinks. >oin the hundreds of taste-testers the country over who vote for Royal Crown. People say, "We like it better. Real flavor. Real zip." And you get two full glasses for your nickel six big bottles for 25£! BOTTLER'S NAME AND ADDRESS UttPST MARY LOCNE DEBARDELEBEN G r a d u a t e of Chicago Musical College Pupil of Mme. Viola Cole-Audet, David W. Guion, Mossaye Boguslawski Teacher of Piano and Harmony PRIVATE AND CLASS LESSONS — Sixteen Years Teaching Experience — PHONE 524 GLADBACH APARTMENTS FOR SALE at discount, new dou-bledeck bed, large soft mattresses, and coil springs. 103 N. Cary St. H a m b u r g e r Milk Shake Coney Hot Beef .... 5 TIGER COFFEE SHOP OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT 'Boom Town'Comes To Tiger Sunday G a b l e , Tracy, Colbert, L a m a r r S t a r r e d in Show Replete with such spectacular action scenes as a blazing oil well being whiffed out by a blast of TNT, oil gushers roaring in to shoot derricks high into the air, a dive into a sea of mud to escape whizzing bullets, first fights extending from a frontier saloon to a swanky Manhattan office, and other thrills of the oil fields, "Boom Town" opens next Sunday at the Tiger Theatre for an engagement of three days. Overshadowing even the intense fast action of the story is the stellar cast which comprises Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr as stars, supported by F r a n k Morgan, Lionel Atwill, Chill Wills, Marion Martin, Minna Gombell, five-year-old Casey Johnson a n d Baby Quantanilla, who made a sensational debut in "Forty Little Mothers." The picture was ten weeks in production and location scenes were made in more than thirty sites to record all of the thrilling drama of men who seek fortunes in oil and of the women who love these two-fisted men. It was directed by Jack Conway, noted for his action pictures, and was produced by Sam Zimbalist. "Boom Town" covers the entire field of the fabulous oil field while following the story of two men who meet in a rough boom town and form a partnership. They remain friends through adversity, even when one marries the sweethear of the other. They split when the husband apparently is untrue to the wife, but are reunited years later when both men bury the hatchet at a time when both are wealthy from oil. Then a siren enters the story to snatch the husband from his wife. Reporter Finds That Take-Down on 'Hellzapoppin' Is a Bit Confusing V e r y Funny, But Not So Easily Understood While the ex-neophytes of the Scabbard and Blade are slowely recovering from their exertions over the week-end, the remainder of the campus and the townspeople as a whole are still laughing at the antics of those poor, misguided soldiers. Although not observing the various musical numbers rendered by the neophytes at the College Inn on Friday night, I did see the preparations and practices for them, and can truthfully say that they must have been enjoyed by the observers, if not by the initiates. As for the take down on 'Hellzapoppin', I was there on the front row. Imagine the Tiger Theatre filled with townspeople and students, all waiting for the beginning of the show. Suddenly Leroy Patterson comes into view, very formally dressed in tails, overcoat—and no pants. Next we had a line of very vivacious show-girls, dressed as if straight from one of Earl Carrol's record - breaking performances. And as soon as the stage-show disappears, along comes John Dem-ing with a shovel, following a duck across the stage. That was a part of the show that I couldn't figure out. Another part that wasn't quite clear was how we could have two Napoleons in the audience, both claiming vehemently that he w a s the Napolean. Everyone knows that Napoleon has been dead for over a century. R. T. Young not being able to find his voice was hardly funny, and when W. Treadway, who measures 5 feet 1 inch, tried to argue with Frank Claytor, who measures about 6 feet 6 inches, I felt sorry for the poor boy. Saturday morning, when I hap- Drawing Pencils, 3H-4H, each ..... 5c Clip Boards '- —- 49c Binders 10c & 25c Theme Paper 5c fir 10c Popular Magazines— Cigarettes 16c Souvenirs 10c Men's New Waffle Knit Short Sox - 35c value 25c Campus Sox - 35c value 25c • Ben Franklin Store pened to be walking up College Street, I heard a noise that sounded as if Herr Hitler had loosed his blitz-army on our peaceful town. I found that it was only the Scabbard and Blade initiation still going on. The Germans, under the leadership of Baron Stuka Dive-bomber, had attacked those peace-l o v i n g , tea-drinking, croquet-playing English. But the English, under the heroic leadership of Beaverpuss, weren't scared of the sirens of the Boche, and threw up a devastating anti-aircraft fire I with their repeating rubber guns, j and brought down every one of these Huns. That did my heart! good, even though several of the dead ones did walk away. After j such tiresome activity, the group, friend and enemy alike, sat down, j with their dates, to an appetizing | "pot" stew. I was able to get the recipe, and for the use of our readers, I will publish it. One waste-basket full of scrap paper Two dozen whole onions Six of Fido's used soup bones Two quarts of fresh blood, preferably from a young yearling A gallon of fresh water. (Not so fresh water can be used if desired) Mix all of this well and cook for three hours in a black pot over an open fire. Stir well at regular intervals. Serve piping hot. After such an invigorating noon day meal, the initiates worked off demerits all afternoon, and then enjoyed a backward - horseback ride that night. Duncan Named on New Ag Committee National G r o u p Will Make Extensive Study Pres. L. N. Duncan will serve this fall on a national advisory >, committee to study the problems of the South and make definite recommendations in early December to the Board of Directors of the American Farm Bureau Federation. In addition to Dr. Duncan, Edward A. O'Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Chicago, 111., has also asked the following to serve on the committee: Donald Comer, prominent industrialist, Birmingham; Dr. Clarence Poe, of the Progressive Farmer; Chester Davis, of the National Defense Council, Washington; Dr. H. T. Tolley, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, Washington ; I. W. Duggan, of the Southern Division of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Washington; and Dr. H. A. Morgan, of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Suggestions from anyone in this section on problems which should Tie considered by the committee will be gladly received, said Dr. Duncan. Such suggestions may be filed with either Dr. Duncan or Mr. Comer, in Birmingham. 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Dixon, Eagle, and Log-Log Decitrig Slide Rules—10" in Leather Case $11.50 Burton's Book Store "Something New Every Day" September 27, 1940 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Five To Play Here December 3 API Concerts Start October IO First Attraction Is Famous Marine Band Helen Jepson Will Sing at Craves Center On Oct. 23; Vincent Sheean Will Lecture Eight outstanding attractions—including Helen Jepson, the United States Marine Band, and Vincent Sheean —will be presented this year on the Auburn Concert and Lecture Series. The series opens on October 10 with a concert by the Marine Band, followed on October 23 with the concert by Miss Jepson, leading Metropolitan soprano. Two lectures will then be presented, one on October 29 by John Gould Fletcher, American poet, Sportswoman Alberta Palmour, Head ot Dormitory 4, Is Candid Camera Fiend and another on November 14 by Vincent S h e e a n , distinguished author and foreign correspondent. The Kryl Symphony Orchestra will be heard here on December 3; a joint concert by Wilbur Evans, American baritone, and Dalies Frantz, pianist, on January 20; lecture by Robert Frost on February 27; and the series closes on March 6 with a concert by the Barrere Little Symphony. Since the course is planned primarily for students, tickets will be sold exclusively to students for one week beginning Monday, September 23, and continuing through Tuesday, Oct. 1. As in former years, student season tickets will be sold at $1.00 each and may be purchased throughout the week from a desk in the hall on the first floor of Samford or at the News Bureau, Samford 104. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, season tickets for the faculty and the public will be sold for $3.00 each at the News Bureau. English Department Names 2 Assistants Two new additions to the graduate assistant roster of the English Department were announced this week. Miss Lucy Dickinson of Opelika and Mrs. W. M. Fuller of Auburn, are the newly appointed assistants. A correction to the list of assistants published in a previous issue of the Plainsman states that Bob Gibbons is not working as an assistant. Other assistants include T. H. Crenshaw, Lillian Jane Smith, Virginia Adams, Elizabeth Hunt, Edna Wilson. The Walt Disney animated cartoon technique is a new twist in engineering courses at New York University to illustrate principles land mechanical theories. Fastest member of Auburn's football congregation this season is Charles Finney, a sophomore, who can run the century in 10 fiat. HUNGRY? EAT At The HOUSE "We Deliver—Day or Nite" PHONE 603 EVERYTHING FOR THE COLLEGE MISS At K A Y S E R - L I L I E N T H A L , Inc. The Shop of Original Styles 1109 BROADWAY COLUMBUS, GA. She Teaches Freshman English in Spare Time Being dormitory adviser for 100 coeds and instructor for two classes of Freshman English, Miss Alberta Palmour finds that her days in Auburn are going to be well filled. Miss Palmour, new Head of Hall for Dormitory 4, hails from Atlanta, Ga., being born there and receiving her early education in the schools of that city. College days for Miss Palmour were spent at Agnes Scott College, and upon her graduation she served three years as alumnae field secretary there, going hither and yon interviewing prospective students. She also worked in the Dean's and Registrar's office. Two years of graduate study at the University of Wisconsin has further advanced Miss Palmour in the field of education, and last year she served as assistant hostess in one of the dormitories there — a dormitory which had a telephone in each room. Just think what that would mean to Auburn boys. Miss Palmour has spent an interesting portion of her time in travel, having toured a great portion of the United States and Europe. Despite her extensive travels, she finds Auburn gay and very interesting, and she declares that it is the friendliest place she has found. An ardent sportswoman, Miss Palmour may be seen about campus hiking, swimming, and horseback riding. And if you are not a discerning person you may readily mistake her for one of the coeds. Two pastimes occupy her leisure moments, and they are knitting and photography. She has a nifty candid camera, purchased abroad, which you should get her to show you when you drop in to chat with her — as you're sure to do once you meet her. Wltert to g u / a ^Hcie-gule WHERE ARE YOU ON THIS CHART? . . . READ "How to Choose a Slide Rule" by DON II Kit OLD The sooner you find the right Slide Rule, the easier your life will be. Don llerold, who can explain anything, has taken all the mystery out of Slide Rules in this handsome new book, rich with illustrations. Choosing a Slide Rule is a cinch when you do it the Don Herold way. "How to Choose a Slide Rule" is yours with the compliments of the management—if you ask for it in time. See your campus K & E dealer IT'S HUMOROUS . . I T ' S H E L P F U L . . IT'S FREE •ST. ISS7 KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. NSW YOBK- HOBOKEN, N. J . CHICAGO • ST. LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO • LOS ANGELES • DETROIT • MONTREAL Come In and See Our New 1941 Philco Radios Complete with PHILCO VICTROLA ATTACHMENTS Auburn FREDERICK-WILLIAMS CO. Phone 61 Opelika Saturday Classes For Teachers to Start This Week Teachers May Obtain Work Toward Master's Degree Under Program Special Saturday classes for teachers were organized last Saturday under the direction of Dean Zebulon Judd, of the School of Education. More than 75 teachers enrolled for the special courses. Although only a limited number of classes have been arranged, efforts were made to meet the needs of all teachers present at the meeting in Samford Hall. Saturday classes have been offered for several years to teachers who find it convenient to attend them, and the Saturday roll has always been large. A great many out-of-town teachers take the courses for credit on degrees. Teachers may register on Saturday, September 28, upon the payment of a late fee of $1.00. Students attending Saturday classes will be allowed to register for two 3-hour courses. Each course requires attendance of three clock hours weekly, one class in the forenoon from 9 a.m. to 12 m., and one in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Persons attending t h e Saturday classes for a full year will receive 12 semester hours of credit, the equivalent of one full summer session. Both graduate and undergraduate courses will be offered. The fees for part-time students, covering Saturday students, will be $5.00 for the first semester hour and $3.00 for each additional semester hour, making a total of $20 for students carrying the maximum load of six semester hours. John Gould Fletcher, noted lecturer, above left, and Robert Frost, famous poet, above right, will lecture here on the 1940-41 Auburn Concert Series. Fletcher is scheduled to appear on Oct. 29 and Frost on Feb. 27. Both will lecture in Langdon Hall. Robert Frost and John Gould Fletcher To Lecture on Auburn Concert Series Noted Poets to Deliver Talks at Langdon Hall Robert Frost, famous American poet who will appear here Feb. 27, holds more than a dozen honorary degrees from colleges and universities. He spent his undergraduate years at Dartmouth and Harvard, and in recent years has been a professor at Harvard. Frost received the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1924, 1930, and 1937. He was awarded the Loines prize for poetry in 1931, and in 1937 he received the Mark Twain medal. John Gould Fletcher, appearing here on Oct. 29, was born January 3, 1886 at Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the only son of John Gould and Adolphine Krause Fletcher. Like Frost, Fletcher is a Harvard graduate. Mr. Fletcher's chief interests are poetry, painting, art criticism, and music. By 1913 he had brought out five volumes of poetry. He has written fifteen volumes of verse and four of prose, including the prose autobiography, "Life Is My Song", which was published in 1937. Fletcher was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1939. e - < ^ - * * - 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 Opelika's Oldest and Best Jewelry Store The Tiger Motor Company Takes great pleasure in introducing to the people of this section . . . The 1941 Ford V-8 Being shown in their show rooms, starting— Saturday, Sept* 28 Students! We want to Welcome you to your new home And To TOOMER'S The Drug Store on the Corner Since 1896 We wish you the best of luck for the coming year! Page Six T H E P L A I N S M AN September 27, 1940 Auburn's 1940 Football Roster Centers Year Howard Burns* 2 Abb Chrietzberg** 3 Tex Williams 1 Guards Ernest Mills* (A-C) 3 Wallace Wise* 3 Vic Costellos 1 Nick Ardillo 1 Max Morris 1 Tackles Chester Bulger* 3 Gordon MacEachern* 3 John Chalkley 2 Francis Crimmins 2 Jim McClurkin 1 Ends Babe McGehee* 3 Jim LeNoir* 3 Teedie Faulk* 2 James Samford* 2 Theo Cremer 2 Henry Monsees 1 Quarterbacks Lloyd Cheatham* 2 Buddy McMahan* 2 Aubrey Clayton 1 Halfbacks Dick McGowen (C)* 3 Paul Ellis 2 Bill Yearout 1 Monk Gafford 1 Carl Happer* 3 Bud Wendling* 3 Ty Irby 3 Fullbacks Rufus Deal* 2 Jim Reynolds 1 * Denotes letter winner Wt. 180 177 180 190 190 165 182 190 220 207 195 195 190 180 180 170 172 190 190 Ht. 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-10 6 6-3 6-4 6-1 6 6 6-2 5-10 6-2 6 6 6-1 186 6 178 5-9 180 6 190 151 188 163 160 160 172 6 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-9 195 6 175 6-1 in 1939. Age Home 19 Ensley 22 Auburn 21 Llanerch, Pa. 24 Columbus, Ga. 22 Clayton 22 Birmingham 20 Amite, La. 21 Blountsville, 23 Rumford, Me. 24 Haverhill, Mass. 22 Americus, Ga. 23 E. Falls Ch., Va. 19 Birmingham 21 Auburn 25 Butler 21 Selma 22 Montgomery 21 Birmingham 22 Savannah, Ga. 21 Nauvoo 22 Tuscumbia 19 Collierville.Tenn. 21 Empire 20 Atlanta, Ga. 21 Dyersburg, Tenn. 22 Greenville 21 Birmingham 21 Birmingham 22 Birmingham 22 Tuscaloosa 20 LaGrange, Ga. Howard College Football Roster Ends No. Wt. Sam Goldman 40 198 Virgil Ledbetter 33 185 Charlie Douglas 17 184 Auxford Watkins 14 190 Tackles Woodrow Taylor 35 202 Marion Payne 27 197 Carl Folds 29 190 Kimsie Lawrence 30 200 Mat Colley 39 203 Guards David Drake 24 197 Lewis Norris 31 192 Jack Moore 32 197 Ralph Sibley 20 185 Centers Tillman Gladney 41 192 John Richardson 38 190 Backs Orville Hause 13 178 James Sharman 16 168 Earl Gartman 22 177 Bob Taylor 35 170 Kenny Baker 6 164 Kenny Morgan .(C) 7 165 Durwood Williamson 11 168 Dan Zobrosky 37 180 Emmett Templeton 18 172 Yr. Hometown Senior Cleveland, Ohio Sophomore Empire Senior Parrish Senior Birmingham Junior Wedowee Sophomore Tarrant Junior Hanceville Sophomore Selma Sophomore Troy Junior Owens Cross Roads Junior Frisco City Senior Powderly Senior Jasper Sophomore Hanceville Sophomore Cortelyou Junior Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Senior Junior Junior Sophomore Piedmont Roanoke Tarrant LaGrange, Ga. Cleveland, Ohio Alabama City Selma Birmingham Lanett Curb Service Soda Fountain Students! OPEN ALL NIGHT FRIDAY Auburnite Steak House Student Labor Phone 32 SUNDAY & MONDAY, SEPT. 29 & 30 * of CO-STARS! ALSO: • News Events • Latest MARCH OF TIME, featuring "On Foreign News Fronts" Martin Theatre "THE PLACE TO GO" TIGER TALES By "BOOTS" STRATFORD Tonight Jack Meagher will take the cellophane wrappings off his seventh edition of "Football, Tiger Style" and present his handiwork to Montgomery football followers. - Some of the pages are still uncut and what tale some of the 11 chapters will tell is still unknown but a book review of this spanking new volume would probably read as follows: "Jack Meagher's latest work is one of his strongest, perhaps his best; certainly his characters will intrigue the public for they are imbued with spirit, determination and color. The action is swift and his heroes will earn your respect as they overcome difficulties the hard way and show fierce fight against all odds." Boors'^Vi/iTFoZD Looking at the situation closely:—The Tigers will present one of the most gifted backfields in all the Southland. Captain Dynamite Dick McGowen will spearhead the fast flying, hard striking echelon composed of himself at left half, "Roughhouse" Rufus Deal at full, Carl Happer or Bud Wendling at right and Lloyd Cheatham at the blocking back post. The tousleheaded McGowen barely missed out being accorded as the number one all round back in the Southeast last year and with his multiple talents will vanguard the Orange and Blue attack as well as bulwarking the defense with those booming punts of his. Deal from his plunging back position scattered opposing lines to the four winds last season and won for himself a wide spread reputation. A foot injury that he suffered in the early summer has healed completely and Rufus will be out there tonight riding rough shod again. Surprisingly enough, Deal is also fairly shifty when he breaks through the line into an open field. Bouncing Bud Wendling has been coming all along and he now appears to have arrived. He has plenty of speed and this coupled with his fighting spirit has turned him into a player of varsity caliber. Happer will probably start things off but Bud will be given his chance and will probably divide honors with Happer for the rest of the season. Sufficeth to say that Lloyd Cheatham will be in there blocking like a runaway truck out of the pure love of it. The line is speedy and big enough and if the big question mark at center comes through and turns into an exclamation point, the Tigers will be off to star studded heights. SAE's Demolish Lambda Chi Alpha Lions W h i p P u r p l e s by T r e m e n d o u s Score, 53-0 SAE's Lions opened their intramural schedule and bidded strongly to repeat as touch football champions when they jolted Lambda Chi Alpha 53-0 on Bullard field Wednesday afternoon before a large crowd. Powers Booth starred in the backfield for the winners with Bill Mitchell leading in scoring. The game between the Kappa Sig's and Alpha Lambda Tau was postponed until Thursday. Next week's games will be as follows: Mon., Sept. 30 — Alpha Tau Omega-Tau Epsilon Phi; Pi Kappa Alpha-Alpha Gamma Rho. Tues., Oct. 1 — Kappa Alpha- Alpha Psi; Theta Chi-Beta Kappa. Wed., Oct. 2 — SAE-Phi Delta Theta; Kappa Sigma-Sigma Pi. Thurs., Oct. 3 — Sigma Phi Epsi-lon- Sigma Chi; Sigma Nu-Omega Tau Sigma. Jack Oakie, Shirley Temple Star in Show At Martin on Sunday Jack Oakie is extremely grateful to Dance Director Nick Castle and Geneva Sawyer for working thirteen pounds of avoirdupois off his midriff during the three weeks of strenuous rehearsals which preceded the dance routines he does in "Young People." The wardrobe department at 20th Century-Fox, however, feels decidedly otherwise about the matter. Thanks to the loss of weight, each of Oakie's fifteen costumes in "Young People," which is coming Sunday to the Martin Theatre, had to be made over. Co-starring with Jack Oakie in "Young People" are Shirley Temple and Charlotte Greenwood. Allan Dwan directed and Harry Joe Brown was the producer. Tigers Tackle (Continued from page 1) Lloyd Cheatham, a j a r r i ng blocker, at quarterback and a last minute choice between Carl Happer and Bud Wendling, both quick, deceptive runners, for the right halfback post. Plenty of Good Ends Line posts on the Auburn team remain wide open. The scramble for positions is due to continue on through the season. Teedie Faulk and "Babe" McGehee, juniors who performed well as regulars last season, will most likely begin at left and right ends, respectively, with Jim Samford and Jim LeNoir close behind. At tackles will be Chet Bulger, whose 220 pounds mark him as the squad's heaviest man, and MacEachern or McClurkin. Alternate - Captain Ernie Mills, the outstanding Tiger linesman, starts at the right guard post. Other starting guard will be Chosen from Wallace Wise, a veteran, and sophomores Ardillo and Morris. The center position calls for a coin to select from Abb Chrietzberg, Howard Burns, and Tex Williams. Howard brings to Montgomery a squad numbering only 26 players but will field a first team capable of giving severe competition in any league. The forward wall will average over 194 pounds and do the blocking chores for a light, but well balanced and startlingly versatile backfield. Line standouts are Sam Goldman at left end, one of the South's top-notcrr-flankers, and right tackle Wood-row Taylor who weighs in at 202 pounds. Captain Kenny Morgan at left half is the finest back in the Baptist lineup and is ably assisted by fullback Dan Zobrosky, right halfback Bob Taylor, and quarterback Orville Hause. SPECIAL NOTICE — We have just received a complete line of I.E.S. Study Lamps. See them now at the Alabama Power Company office. On to Montgomery (Continued from page 1) field, demonstrating its famed agility at performing difficult feats of mass marching, in addition to playing several new songs. The old favorites won't be neglected, however, and Cramton Bowl's new steel bleachers will no doubt ring with echoes of such songs as "Hold That Tiger", the "Victory March" and of course the alma mater of API. VISIT the Art and Gift Shoppe at new location, 200 Bragg Avenue. Handpainted gifts for any occasion. Myrtle Langston, Director. LOST—One (1) pair of gold rim glasses on Bullard Field, Monday afternoon. Finder return to Roy Rackley, 220 W. Magnolia. Reward. WANTED — Student, part-time work, 8-10 a.m. required. Apply at Tiger Cafe. FOR RENT—Modern cottage with two rooms and bath. Gas heat. Call 444-R after 3 p.m. FOR RENT—Double room; preferably for boys. 230 Genelda. G. A. Scott. See The FALL FASHIONS in the Ladies' Department J. W. 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