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Boston College Here We Come! Tlw Plaindmatv Vote Tomorrow For 'Miss Auburn' ' 'A UBURN—the friendliest college in the United States" VOL. LXIV Z-I Ag Club to Hold Annual Ag Fair Next Wednesday Auburn Plainsmen Will Play for Dance After Fair at Graves Center The Ag Club will present its twenty-third annual Ag Fair on November 27, one week from tomorrow night, at the amphitheatre at Graves Center, according to Marlin Camp, senior manager of the Fair. Frances Hamilton, r e c e n t ly chosen Harvest Queen by the members of the Ag Club, will be crowned at the Fair and will reign over the evening's festivities. Tickets on Sale Tickets to the Fair and to the annual dance which will be held afterwards are now on sale. John Davis, in charge sale of tickets, has appointed the following men to sell the tickets, which are fifteen cents for the Fair, seventy-five cents for the dance: Levie Croft, Bobby Haas, Jack Snow, Tom Bullington, Roy Fuller, Bill Nor-dan, A. C. Allen, Morgan Wallace. Program Program of the Fair will feature a wood-chopping contest by two world champions, the presentation of the Alpha Gamma Rho cup to the sophomore who made the highest scholastic average in agriculture as a freshman last year, the crowning of the Harvest Queen, a mock faculty skit, a sack race, a rolling pin contest, a hog calling contest, songs by a negro quartet, and music by the FFA band. Dance from 9 'til 12 The annual Ag dance will be held at the auditorium at Graves Center, from 9 until 12, following the activities of the Fair. Girls living in the dormitories will be excused for the dance, which will not count as one of the allowed ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, NOVEMBER 19, 1940 No. 21 / Scarab Conclave Ends With Banquet Tonight 11 Colleges Send Delegates to National Convention of Architectural Organization The twenty-fourth national convention of Scarab, national professional architectural society closes its three-day conclave here tonight with a farewell banquet at the Green Room of the Pitts Hotel. The convention started last Sunday with registration in the morning, followed by a luncheon and a trip to Tus-kegee to study antebellum homes in that city. A buffet supper and smoker that night closed the activities for the first day. ATT€NTION Students have been requested by Mr. Homer Wright, postmaster of Auburn, to aid the Post Office Department in the matter of mailing letters on night trains. A recent letter from the Post Office Inspector from Atlanta stated that too many letters were bein mailed on the 8 and 9 o'clock trains, coming from Montgomery and Atlanta, respectively. As many as 300 letters are placed on these trains some nights, stated the inspector's letter. This confuses and clutters up the work of the railway postal employees, and must be stopped. Mr. Wright requests that students desiring to mail letters on either of these trains deposit their letters in the Auburn Post Office an hour before train time to insure letters being placed on these trains. week's dates, according to Dr. Rosa Lee Walston. The Auburn Plainsmen will furnish the music for the dance. Various exhibits will be on display in Graves Center froni 6:30 until 9:30 Wednesday evening. The several contests scheduled are open to the public. Flashes from the Football World— Cornell Awards Game to Dartmouth by 3-0 Score Add surprises of the 1940 football season. There have been some oddities that would make a goose lay a golden egg, but the best of all came yesterday. Cornell, acclaimed in the newspapers all over the land, as probably the nation's greatest team, and winner over Dartmouth by 7-3 last Saturday, yesterday awarded last week-end's game to Dartmouth by a score of 3-0. The reason? Motion pictures of the game showed that Cornell scored their lone touchdown on fifth down in the last minute of play. As four plays are all that are allowed, there was nothing for the Big Red to do but hand the game to Dartmouth's Indians; that is, nothing they could do and still save their face. Three Tigers Placed on Georgia Opponent Team Three members of the Auburn Tiger's football squad were named yesterday to the University of Georgia's all Opponent Team for 1940. Those named include Jim Lenoir, end; Nick Ardillo, guard; and Bill Yearout, halfback. The entire team as announced follows: Ends: Lenoir, Auburn and Ferguson, Florida. Tackles: DuFour, Tulane and Mack, Columbia. Guards: Ardillo, Auburn and Konetsky, Florida. Center: Snavely, Columbia. Backs: Hovious and Hapes, Mississippi; Yearout, Auburn; and Thibaut, Tulane. Auburn was defeated by Georgia, 14-13 in their Columbus game this year. Twenty-Seven Ag Grad Students Form Society for Scientific Advancement John Wear, Opelika, to Head New Organization The Agricultural Graduate Student's Society was organized recently by twenty-seven young men engaged in graduate teaching and research for API. All of these students are carrying additional college work toward obtaining an advanced degree in some field of agriculture. For Professional Aid Membership in the society is limited to male graduates who are engaged in some phase of agricultural work. The purposes of this organization are to promote cooperation among graduate workers, professional improve- ' merit, good fellowship among these fer?duate workers, and to render set .-ice to the Alabama Polytechnic Insi/.+ute in the field of agricultural science. A constitution was formulated and adopted at a recent meeting, and a tentative program of work set up for the remainder of the year. Wear Named President Officers elected for this year include president, John Wear; vice-president, Royce Cox; secretary, Pryce Gibson; treasurer, Jordan Langf ord; and publicity chairman, Dan Meadows. Other members of the society include M. E. Holt, Coyt Wilson, C. C. Morgan, J. C. Rice, T. L. Sanderson, J. W. Lester, E. A. Jones, J. H. Blackstone, M. J. Burns, Hubert Harris, C. M. Wilson, E. H. Stewart, J. W. Borland, A. W. Cooper, J. R. Thornton, R. M. Prather, H. H. Howell, Don Kyle, Charles Bailey, Hoyt Nation, Earl Kennamer, and W. A. Johnson. Scientists to Speak A tentative program of work for the society includes meetings every two weeks, at which time, v a r i o u s outstanding scientists throughout the State will address the club on scientific problems. Open forum discussions will also be held for the discussion of the various problems that arise in the work of these graduate students. Californian Wins Prize Richard Pitman, of Isis Temple of Scarab, from the University of Southern California, won the annual sketch competition among members of Scarab with his sketch of the "Old Dark House." Second prize in the competition also was awarded to Isis Temple. Pitman received a prize of $50 for his prize-winning sketch. Judges in the sketch competition were Frank W. Applebee, Roy Staples, and Henry C. Madden, of the architectural school at API. 11 Temples Represented Eleven temples of Scarab are represented at the annual convention here. Those schools sending delegates were University of Illinois, Washington University at St. Louis, Illinois Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State, Carnegie Institute, University of Kansas, University of Minnesota, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, and Auburn. The University of Cincinnati and Washington State University did not send delegates. The final business meeting of the convention was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The farewell banquet tonight will begin at 7 o'clock. Kelley Directs Activities Charles Kelley of Auburn, Director of Actives and member of the Supreme Council of the national honor society, has been in charge of arrangements for the convention. This morning the delegates attended a sunrise dance and breakfast given by the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Parking Regulations For New Dance Hall Issued by Officers Certain parking regulations relative to the use of the new dance hall at the former girls' gymnasium on the Opelika Road were issued this morning by city authorities, according to a letter from Dr. Walston, Dean of Women. Since the hall is located on a much-traveled highway, parking will be prohibited on the Opelika Road and the entrance to the hall from that direction has been closed. However, the college has provided ample parking space to the rear of the building. Separate entrances and exits are available from Drake Avenue. All organizations wishing to use this dance hall must sign a card in Dr. Walston's office. Allison to Address Ag Society Tonight Dr. Fred Allison, head of the physics department, will address the newly-organized Agricultural Graduate Student's Society tonight at 7 o'clock in Comer Hall. The subject of Dr. Allison's talk will be "Magneto-Optic Methods of Analysis," Dr. Allison has gained much fame through his experiments with this method. It was by the use of this method of analysis that he discovered the last two chemical elements, Alabamium and Virginium. Coed Convocation There will be no convocation for coeds on Thursday of this week because of Thanksgiving holidays. Eight API Coeds Compete for 'Miss Auburn' Title Tomorrow Charles Kelley, above, fifth year architecture student, is director of activities for the annual national convention of Scarab, honorary professional society for architects, which began here last Sunday and closes tonight. Thanksgiving Students of Auburn will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday of this week. Classes will be excused for that day. On Friday, classes will resume as usual. Contrary to persistent rumors that roamed about the campus this week, there will be no extension of the holidays to include Friday and Saturday. Double cuts will not be charged to students missing classes either before or after Thanksgiving holiday. Nine Lodges Participating in Annual Interfraterity Debate Tournament Final Results Will Be Announced Next Tuesday By WARREN FLEMING After innumerable delays the Auburn fraternities began their debates last week on the subject, "Resolved: That the Fraternities on the Auburn Campus Should Adopt a System of Co-operative Buying." The question is not just a subject for debate but an actual possibility here on the Auburn campus. Much consideration has been given the thought by the different fraternal organizations here in Auburn. 9 Lodges Participating Although invitations to debate were sent out to all the fraternities, by the Auburn Debate Council, only nine of the twenty lodges on the campus, accepted. These are: Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Gamma Rho; Sigma Chi, Alpha Tau Omega (last year's winner), Pi Kappa Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Delta Theta, and Pi Kappa Alpha. Two fraternities, the Alpha Gamma Rho's and the Kappa Sig-ma's have finished both sides of their debates. The Sigma Chi's and the Kappa Alpha's have debated only one side, and will finish today or tomorrow. The debate teams of the other fraternities who have not debated either side yet, must do so by Wednesday night, or be disqualified. Winner Gets Trophy The judging and scoring is being done by several impartial professors. Points are given to each debating fraternity in accordance with the quality of their debates. The fraternity having the highest total of points after it has debated both sides of the question, wins the trophy, which is now being exhibited in Burton's window. The final results are to be announced next Tuesday, by Harold L. Sutton, the president of the Auburn Debate Council. Let's Co Jookin' at The Owl's Girl-Break Dance Tomorrow Owls, sophomore honor society for women students, will hold a girl-break dance tomorrow night at Student Center. Now that's all we could find out about the dance from members of the society. So what can we tell you? But, nevertheless, a "jook organ" will furnish the music, all efforts to obtain an orchestra having been in vain. What time the dance will start, the girls don't know, so how should we? And what the theme of decorations will be, no one seems to know. So all we can say is that the Owls will give a girl-break dance tomorrow night, sometime, in Student Center, to the lovely tones of a "jook organ." Let's go jookin', gang! Clomerata Sponsoring Election at Main Gate; Results Will Be Announced Friday By BOB ANDERSON, Managing Editor Auburn's student body will select one coed from eight candidates tomorrow for the honor of being "Miss Auburn" for a year. Ballots will be cast at the polls at the main gate from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. All students are eligible to vote, upon presentation of their activity book. Eight Candidates The eight girls whose names will appear on tomorrow's ballot are: Christine Blackburn, Dorothy Dickinson, Elaine Freeman, Martha Gerhardt, Frances Hamilton, Adelaide Lindell, Margaret McCain, and Mattybelle Tabor. The election is sponsored annually by the Glomerata, the candidates being nominated independently or by various women's organizations. Christine Blackburn, of Auburn, the candidate of Alpha Gamma Aero Club to Hold Meeting Tonight There will be a short, but very important meeting of the Auburn Aero Club tonight at 6:45 p.m. It is important that all persons (including all C.P.T. trainees) who are interested in participating in the club or its flying meet attend this meeting. Plans and a date for the coming air meet, and N.I.F.C. membership will be discussed. Mobile Students There will be a meeting of all Auburn students from Mobile next Tuesday night, November 26, at 8 o'clock in Broun Hall to discuss plans for the annual dance held during the Christmas Holidays by the Mobile students, according to an announcement last night by Cliff Beckham. Tigers Leave for Boston Tomorrow Bulger Will Make Trip; Rufus Deal May Not Go By JOHN PIERCE, Sports Editor Apprehension ran riot today as to whether the services of Earthquake Rufus Deal, pile driving Auburn fullback, will be available for the intersectional tilt against B o s t o n College's undefeated Eagles, the East's number one football team. Rufus' left elbow, injured in the first quarter of the Georgia Tech game, has healed fast but doubts still hold as to whether it will be safe to risk the damaged appendage as early as Saturday. Bulger to Play Chet Bulger has returned to the daily scrimmage sessions and is sure of at least part time duty at his left tackle post. The team will leave Auburn Wednesday night on the 8 o'clock train for Atlanta and will arrive in Boston at 1:50 Friday afternoon, stopping off at Lynchburg, Virginia, for a Thursday afternoon workout. They also will practice Friday upon their arrival at Boston. Quarters there will be established at Hotel Kenmore. The return trip will be made Saturday night following the game and will get the Plainsmen back to Auburn on the 11:50 train Monday morning. Writers Make Trip A large entourage of sports writers will make the trip, included among which are such prominent names as Ed Danforth or O. B. Keeler of the Atlanta Journal, Jack Troy of the Atlanta Constitution, Max Moseley of the Montgomery Advertiser, and Jack House of the Birmingham Age- Herald. Chi Epsilon There will be a meeting of Chi Epsilon tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in Ramsay 201. Was It Cold?? For Gosh Sakes!! Martin Tells Tale of Frostbitten Spectators At API-LSU Contest By HERBERT MARTIN Legion Field last Saturday looked like somebody's backyard on Monday morning, what with bed- ___________ clothing of ev-e r y imaginable hue being on exhibit there. The not so - crowded east stands gave a better imitation of an Indian reservation in harvest time, as scattered bonfires a r o u nd blanket tepees sent a f r i g id Martin warmth a short distance from their flames. Football players must be hardy souls. Wrapped in little enough clothes at the beginning, they proceeded to tear even those flimsy rags from the backs of anyone who came within reach. There were a few practical players on the field, however. Captain Dick McGowen caught what looked like a come-back pass in the end zone for Auburn's second touchdown, and he wore an overcoat. Pigeons Were Cold Even the sparrows, or pigeons, to credit varying opinions, which tote the mail or pictures or latest developments or maybe just a match to the B'ham News loft bowed to the chill wind of neces- Ag Club Tonight There will be a special meeting of the Ag Club tonight at 7 o'clock in Ross Auditorium, according to an announcement last night by Merlin Bryant, president. The regular meeting on Wednesday night will not be held. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans for the Ag Fair, to be held on November 27. sity on that terrible afternoon in the Magic City. As well as we could determine from the grandstands, those wrappings were made of flannel, possibly modeled after the winter woolens in which the band turned out en masse. Parade Missed Out As a conditioner for the main event, the parade missed the boat. If it was designed to prepare the crowd for what was to come, it should have taken place hours sooner. Sad though it be to relate, the fact is that the parade so effectively chilled all concerned that ice still formed on watery knees as those joints started creaking toward the stadium. As a summary, it was a good day for eskimos, polar bears, penguins, and the LSU Tigers. It wasn't so good for white folks, Auburnites in general, and salesmen of ice cold drinks. As a matter of fact, ice cold drinks would really have been quite warming, but no one thought so at the time. D e l t a sorority, was recently chosen as one of the eight beauties for the 1940-41 Glomerata for the second consecutive year. She is a junior, registered in interior decoration. Dorothy Dickinson, an independent candidate from Adamsville, is registered in home economics. She is a sophomore. Elaine Freeman is another local student. She was also selected at the ODK7Glomerata Ball as one of the campus beauties. Registered in home economics, Elaine is a junior. Martha Gerhardt, third of the candidates who will appear in the Glomerata beauty section, is sponsored by Chi Omega. She is taking commercial art, and is from Mobile. This is her second year to appear as one of the beauties. Frances Hamilton, another independent candidate, was recently selected by Ag and Home Ec Clubs as Harvest Queen, to reign at the annual Ag Fair. Her home is Springville, and she is a junior in home economics. Adelaide Lindell is from Mobile. She is an independent candidate, and is a freshman in secretarial science. Margaret McCain, of Montgomery. ' sponsored by Kappa Delta. ShV is a sophomore in commercial art, and is one of Auburn's two coed cheerleaders. Mattybelle Tabor, is registered in home economics and is from Owen's Cross Roads. She is sponsored by Phi Omega Pi sorority, of which she is president. Results on Friday Results of the elections will be announced in Friday's Plainsman. "Miss Auburn's" picture will appear in the 1941 Glomerata. The ballots cast in the election will be counted by the Elections Committee of the Executive Cabinet. If one of the three candidates who are to appear in the beauty section of the annual is elected, an alternate, next on the list of those selected at the Beauty Ball, will take her place. ATO's to Play SPE's For Second Time in Inter-Frat Finals Another step toward the final game in the playoff to determine the champion among fraternities in touch football will be gained this afternoon when the ATO's meet the SPE's in a game on Drake Field. Last week these two teams battled to a 0-0 deadlock, and thus occasioned a playoff of this tie. The loser of this afternoon's game will meet the PiKA's in another game next week. The winner of this contest will then play the winner of this afternoon's game in the finals of the playoffs. The Sigma Nu's were eliminated from the playoffs last week after losing to both the SPE's and the PiKA's. The winner of the final playoff will be awarded a loving cup by the Interfraternity Council. Criminology Class Observes Trials Criminal trials, held this week in the Lee County Circuit Court in Opelika, were yesterday made the subject of observation by the criminology class of API. The class is composed of thirty-five students and taught by Professor Herman Johnson, sociology instructor. The trip was made in order that the students could observe the procedure of the Alabama courts and jury system, now being studied in the course. Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN November 19, 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 764-W. Dan W. Hollis, Jr. Editor W. G. Darty Business Mgr. Frank B. Wilton Advertising Mgr. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.60 per semester. EDITORIAL STAFF Bob Anderson Managing Editor Willard Hayes Associate Editor John Pierce Sports Editor Lewis Arnold Staff Photographer BUSINESS STAFF Joe Gandy Asst. Adv. Mgr. Jimmy Rouse Office Mgr. Roy Isbell Collections Mgr. Donald Hopton-Jones . Circ. Mgr. Member Associated Cbllediate Press Distributor of GDl!e6iateDi6est REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BV National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO • BOSTON • LOS ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO And Death Should Be a Challenge Willard Davenport is dead. He was a sophomore in agriculture at API; his home was near Clanton. He died last Friday morning at the College Infirmary, all medical attempts to save his life being in vain. Blood poisoning from what he innocently thought was a boil on his neck, was the immediate cause of his death. We did not know Willard, except casually. But it seemed to us that he was best described as' just being a "good boy." Before his death, in an effort to save his fleeting life, several students gave blood transfusions, but Willard passed on from among us. This incident—breaking, as it were, the more or less general routine of our college life—shows that after all, college life is not any different from life in the "outer world," that life we face after graduation from this institution is merely a continuation, an intensification^ of this life we lead in college. In college, as in later life in the "outer world," we face competition, we fall in love and we endure "heartbreaks," our loved ones and friends pass from our midst, and we meet failures with a smile and determination to profit by our mistakes. Life is a peculiar thing. We are born, and then reared by loving parents. We go through school, some with a carefree attitude, others with determination to learn something and "to lick the world." Willard Davenport was one of those who was set on "licking the world." Lack of sufficient funds did not prevent him from coming to college and seeking an education. He was working his way through college. And he was enjoying it and was gaining much more from his college days than many students who do not have to work to obtain their goal. All of which brings us almost to Thanksgiving Day, on Thursday. We should be thankful, among other things, that we still have life, that we are still here to carry on the "good work" that Willard Davenport was engaged in helping accomplish when his path through this world was diverted to "that better land." And we should feel that this incident in our college life is a challenge to move forward, to progress even more than ever, to accomplish something really worthwhile. One of our own has passed from our midst. And behind him he has left work to be done. Let us be thankfully grateful that we remain to carry on a share of his work, in addition to our own. Let us cheerfully assume the load and press onward in life's journey. The Germans have started eating dogs —and we don't mean frankfurters. * * * The Greecian "Hellenic Ladies From Hell" are indeed giving the proteges of the "Nervous Nellie of Rome" hell. * * * Which is superior, a tiger or an eagle? Guess we'll find out come Saturday. * * * Confidentally, the Nazis stink. * * * Confidentally, the Italians stink. Thanksgiving Day Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. That day, above all days, is set aside each year, for giving thanks to our Maker and also to our fellow man for everything that we possess and enjoy in this life. And although this day is especially set aside, we cannot help but think that perhaps we should be a little more thankful for what we have enjoyed, every day, and not just one day a year. And we have many such things to be grateful for. Shall we enumerate just a few? Then let us be thankful that— , First of all, we still have life, to carry on "the good work" of building a greater democracy, of* advancing civilization, of making the world a "better place to live in"; That we still live in the greatest democracy the world has ever known, that we enjoy the greatest freedom of any people in all history; That Hitler has not decided to "protect" us; that "There Will Always Be An England"; That we are able to enjoy the privilege, and it is a distinct privilege, though we are often prone to forget it, of attending such a splendid institution and prepare ourselves for life in the "outer world"; And that last, but by all means not least, we still have a God-fearing nation in which to live, where a man has freedom of speech and there is freedom of the press, and where we can worship as we so please; that we still have and always will in this great land—"life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." CAMPUS CAMERA Football Is Fun—A Vote for De-emphasizing of This Sport A T THE UMIV. OF NEW MEXICO TWO "LOVE TREES" WERE PLANTED, EACH NAMED FOR ONE OF TWO LOVERS THE TREES FLOURISHED WHILE THE ROMANCE LASTED BUT DIED WHEN THE LOVERS DRIFTED APART/ NICHOLAS. BUTLER PRESIDENT OF COLUMBIA U. HAS RECEIVED 3 7 HONORARY DEGREES/ Keyhole Kapers By BOB CHISHOLM 'The Ramparts We Warch" — a Challenge "The Ramparts We Watch", shown recently at our local theatre, 'composes a challenge to all Americans everywhere. It was evident from the course of events depicted in the film that we are once again treading the same stormy waters and paths that led us into World War I. The same course of events that forced our great democracy into the first great holocaust are developing again today. This historical film showed the preparations that were made in our country during the first great struggle of democracy. We were wholly unprepared when we entered the first World War. Now, as then, fifth columnists are attempting to sabotage our efforts toward preparation, and to demoralize our people. But this time, the war-lords of barbarism, meaning "Heel Hitler" a nd "Nervous Nellie Mussolini," are barking up the wrong tree. We will be fully prepared this time. We have learned our lesson. We are not going to be caught with our pants down this time. As the film showed, we have a more capable president this time, one who has a more thorough knowledge of foreign affairs and diplomatic relations. And we shall have a better chance to glide on past this conflict and continue to enjoy "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." But to retain all these things that we so dearly cherish, we must each do our individual part. We must understand that we must be prepared. This is without a doubt the safest measure to use in preventing our entry into another conflict. We must make ourselves impregnable. In other words, we must make the "heels of inhumanity" "afraid of us." And we're going to do just that. The fifth column must be combatted. That is true. And this evil will assuredly be taken care of by our government. But some of us have the wrong idea about fighting a war. Some of us say we will not fight until attacked. It seems, however, that it would be much better to meet the enemy on their own soil and destroy their own cities and civilization, than to have the enemy come over here and bring havoc upon our own possessions. Is that not something to think about? We have a heritage that is as great as the universe. We will not betray that heritage, that trust. We shall meet danger where danger lies. And we shall win. And democracy will live, and prosper, and we shall leave to the following generations a nation that is free and proud, a "nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Confidentally, the Russians stink. 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. This week throughout the nation the American Red Cross is making its annual membership drive. Every year millions of men and women in our country pay tribute to this organization of mercy by their contributions. This year, with many of the nations of the world at war, the need for funds is more urgent than ever before. In most of the warring nations their respective Red Cross organizations are succoring the wounded, and giving relief and aid to the thousands of homeless people who have been driven out by the war machines of the enemy. While our own Red Cross organization is not having to attend the wounded, they still have the problem of the many refugees from fire, flood and tornado who have felt the wrath of these enemies to mankind. The American Red Cross needs the support of the people of our nation. Every citizen of the United States should feel it his duty to do his part in this great cause. And in connection with the above paragraphs we are reminded of a statement by Saint Pierce who said, "One makes one's own happiness by taking care of the happiness of others." This covers the situation completely. On Thursday of this week many of the states in the nation will celebrate Thanksgiving. On the following Thursday the remainder of the states will celebrate the same event. No matter which one is celebrated, we, the people of this nation, should certainly give thanks for the many benefits which we are receiving from our democratic government. We should be thankful for our freedom to think, say, write, and worship as we please. We should be thankful that every day we may go on our way without some member of a secret police organization following us everywhere we go. And we should be especial-' ly thankful that we may spend our days in the sunlight and our nights in the moonlight outside By THE EDITOR We recently read an interesting article in one of our national weeklies concerning the football team of the Arkansas A. and M. College. The article showed how one college was de-emphasizing college football as a commercial sport and having a lot of fun in the process. We don't advocate, under the circumstances, the de-emphasizing of football at Auburn, but we cannot restrain from expressing this vote as fostered by the Aggies of Arkansas, otherwise known as the "Boll Weevils." Shall we relate— Arkansas A. and M. was hiring a few fairly good footballers, as much as their budget would permit, and still were only winning about half of their games. So they decided to hire a new coach and see if the situation could be helped. And the change has brought everlasting fame to the institution. The college officials hired a man who accepted the position as coach on three conditions — "that he would not be paid, that he would not be expected to win a game for three years, and that he would have a free hand with the team," as coach. His request was granted and he assumed his duties as head coach. At the first practice he told the boys to work out any plays they wanted to, set their own training rules, and if they didn't get a lot of fun out of football, they were a ' 'fool for playing the game." Then the coach bought a bus and" scheduled ten games instead of the usual seven, and scheduled these games in ten "different states, all over the nation. Result—the boys had a light work out sometimes — sometimes they just played touch football for practice. Sometimes, they just rode around the campus in their bus. And thus no injuries resulted. Between games they would go sight-seeing. They have visited almost all of the larger cities in the nation and have studied many points of historical interest. And how do they come out in their games. Well, they don't, but they put on a great show for the fans, and they get a lot of fun out of playing the game. To illustrate how they get a "big kick" out of playing college football— They make up their plays in the huddle, each man taking his turn with his own "pet play". When they get the ball they start throwing it. In a recent game, they performed the remarkable feat of completing forty-two passes and never scoring a touchdown. On one play last year, the tailback was attempting to pass but he was so rushed, he had to toss the pigskin to a big lineman who (Continued on page. 4) the confines of stuffy bomb shelters. At sometime on the Thanksgiving day that you celebrate you should stop for a moment and give thanks for the heritage that is yours as an American citizen. * * * To Park-Dennis Escort Agency. Messrs.: Congratulations on the formation of your agency. With proper handling you can do the boys and girls of Auburn a much needed service. There are on the campus many shy young men and women who would like the company of each other, but are too bashful to do anything about it. With your help you can help these people overcome their shyness and, perhaps, give them a chance for a much broader life on the campus. Auburn needs an organization like yours, and we believe you should have much success in your enterprise. Best wishes and much good luck to you. Yours for better dates, The Kaperer. * * * Tomorrow -several girls will vie for one of the highest honors a young lady can receive on the campus, the title of "Miss Auburn." The young lady to receive the honor will be selected by the popular vote of the students, which is the democratic way of doing such things. All of the candidates are very charming young ladies and the race should be quite close. And to the winner, may she bear the title with grace and dignity so that the student body will be proud that they selected her. Best luck to each and every one of you, young ladies. * . * * Boston is a long way toward the North Pole from Auburn. And it will probably be quite cold there, but our Tigers should have their winter coats on now after their frigid game in Birmingham, and they should be able to take the weather in full style. The Boston College Eagles were scared to death by Georgetown, but this week the Eagles had better have their talons sharp for a very powerful Tiger is on the way. We look for our Tigers to return with eagle feathers in their bonnets. More power to you, Tigers. Plains Talk By HERBERT MARTIN Plai msman Forum Letters to the Editor An Open Letter of Thanks Dear Mr. Editor: The sponsors of the Engineers' Carnival of last Thursday night owe an accumulated debt of gratitude which we are anxious to acknowledge publicly as follows: 1. To the college administrative officials for their sanction and encouragement. 2. To the faculty advisers of the Council, Dean Hannum and Professors Wingard and Pitts, and to the engineering faculty for their hearty cooperation. 3. To the Department of Buildings and Grounds for almost unbelievable efficiency in helping us. 4. To the School of Chemistry for the wide use of Ross Hall. 5. To the School of Education for the use of screens and sound equipment. 6. To that' great Auburn Band for the parade. 7. To the two college orchestras, the Knights and the Plainsmen for their cooperation. 8. To the Ideal Laundry for use of some of their equipment and for help in publicity. 9. To Mr. Kirtley Brown for valuable advice as to publicity and promotion. 10. To Dr. Tidmore for use of his public address system. 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. There may have been some'difference of opinion about the fri-gidness of the atmosphere around Legion Field Saturday, but it is a matter of record that bandsmen had to build fires in bass horns and use the bells as reflector ovens, in order that some of the higher notes could be thawed out. And . . . there was the time the fires' died down as the band played Tiger Rag. More fuel was piled on after the number, and frozen notes melted and repeated the trio in perfect harmony. * * * The band found itself in a rather unusual spot at half-time. The U.S. Maroon Band (awful, isn't it) wasn't on hand, naturally, as it had been for our premier appearance in B'ham this year, and no other bands vied for honors. With a full half-time period for the show, and no need for rushing, the band actually had time to complete its maneuvers. The shock from this surprise, plus the exposure and the shady aspect of the feetball fracas, was almost too much. And sabotage is still suspected in the snare drum ranks! * * * We hate to be like this, but we feel confident that Auburn would have defeated the LSU Bengals Saturday, had the entire ROTC unit made the trip. The score, in all probability, would have been 53-6. r * * * Had you noticed? Auburn has scored 13 points in every game we have lost this year, and we have lost each game in which we totaled that score. Maybe this will break next week, as did the who-scores-first- wins-the-game theme suggested by the two Plainsman sports colmunists in Friday's edition. * * * Speaking for the other 90% of the band, we'd like to take issue with Slug Sugg who seemingly resented well-meaning efforts of some who desired to clothe the 11. To the Women's Student Government for their willing assistance. 12. To the Tiger and Martin Theatres for advertising. 13. To the fifteen member-societies of the Council for a bang-up good show. 14. Last but Lord knows not least to John Q. Public, 2500 strong, who made the Carnival a success beyond our fondest hopes. Yours sincerely, Auburn Student Engineer's Council H. Leroy Thompson, President, And the Carnival Committee S. E. Embry, Chairman A. F. Henning Frank Claytor J. L. Rouse band in more presentable, or at least different, raiment. Proposed new band uniforms, despite the rumors you may have heard, certainly do not include "ice cream pants". Neither will any imitation of circus band uniforms be attempted. These two items have been definitely ruled out. While no detailed designs have been drawn up by those backing the movement, it is thought that something in a dark blue (serge, perhaps) with a little red-gold braid will be advocated. * * * However, Slug, the movement has not as yet reached alarming proportions even from your ultra-conservative point of view. Money (kale, lettuce, etc.) is a pre-requi-site for this course, and as far as money is concerned, that is exactly what we do not have plenty of. Perhaps, someday, the Auburn band will be equipped with new uniforms. Perhaps, someday, Auburn will go to the Rose Bowl. Perhaps, this week, we will defeat Boston by a score of approximately 53 to 6. And, Slug . . . We've seen plenty of clarinets which could be termed "raucous", to quote from your column, but never in our association, in an around-the-edges-sort- of-way, have we seen or heard a "meek" clarinet. And we most certainly have never seen a clarinetist "glancing furtively" in the direction of either the "big horns" or the listeners thereof. The only furtive glance we've ever seen from a clarinetist came as one looked up as he was stealthily lifting a reed from a fellow sufferer, to see if he was b'<§ing caught in the act. * * * The above has no bearing on the subject, but came in as an afterthought while we reviewed your statements. We bear no personal malice toward you, Slug. We respect you both as a writer and as a person, and we respect your stand in defending your question, however lamentable your opinion might be. May we never be guilty of condemning a man for saying what he thinks! May we never be accused of violating the sacred principles pertaining to the noblest right of man, that of freedom of speech! In the words of our editor, God forbid that we should do 'Twas a lovely Esqnire, was it not? And, on the cover of last week's Life, our president must have been pretty chilly in that warm weather suit. f Karrie, the Kampus^.^'iCorps Kutie, says, "You're .pretty much concerned about tjv.'band, judging from the space ^Lhose lads take up in this column. How about the pore soldiers in the ranks who ' don't even have a cape to keep them warm? Let's have new uniforms for the whole unit!" November 19, 1940 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Three "Joe" College Dials November 21-27 <- 6:30 10:30 7:00 —ALL p.m.— p.m.— p.m.— 11:30 p.m.— 7:30 8:00 9:00 12:00 2:00 3:30 4:00 7:00 7:00 8:00 11:05 8:00 8:30 11:30 8:00 10:30 p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. p.m. p.m. TIMES LISTED ARE CENTRAL STANDARD— Thursday, November 21 -Vox Pop—Wally and Parks visit Fibber McGehee and Molly—CBS. •Hal Kemp—MBS. Friday, November 22 -Kate Smith Hour—with Jack Miller's orchestra, Comediennes Nan Rae and Maude Davis, Ted Straeter's choir and Ted Collins—CBS. Glenn Miller—NBC Red. Saturday, November 23 -Wayne King—with Buddy Clark, baritone—CBS. -Your Hit Parade—with Barry Wood, Mark Warnow orchestra, Bea Wain, Hit Paraders Chorus, Marie Greene —CBS. -Symphony Orchestra—Direction of Arturo Toscanini— NBC Blue. -Ray Noble—MBS. Sunday, November 24 -New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra — John Barbirolli, conductor; Deems Taylor, commentator—CBS. -Invitation to Learning—Discussion of John Stuart Mill's "Autobiography." Mark Van Doren, Huntington Cairns —CBS. -Design for Happiness—Solomon orchestra, Lily Pons, guest—CBS. -Helen Hayes Theatre—Starring Helen Hayes—CBS. Monday, November 25 -Those We Love—with Nan Grey and Richard Cromwell —CBS. -Lux Radio Theatre—Cecil B. DeMille, director—CBS. -Kay Kyser—CBS. Tuesday, November 26 -We, The People—Gabriel Heatter and guests—CBS. -Professor Quiz—with Bob Trout—CBS. -Bob Crosby—CBS. Wednesday, November 27 -Fred Allen—with Kenny Baker and Portland Hoffa— CBS. -Eddy Duchin—CBS. Clinton to Play At Capitol City Larry Clinton, the old "Dipsey Doodler", will bring his orchestra to Montgomery Friday night for a dance, under the sponsorship of Chi Sigma Chi. Clinton is well-known for the composing of such hits as "My Reverie", "The Dipsey Doodle", and "Our Love". It was only three years ago that Maestro Clinton began his career as an orchestra leader, but in that time he has gained wide fame. For several years, many famous orchestra leaders engaged Clinton to arrange musical numbers for them, but since Larry started making his own recordings, these orchestra leaders have been forced to do without the Clinton arrangements. Tickets for the dance may be obtained at Lee's Grill, Nick's Place, the French's Music Store in Montgomery. Harvard University in the last year received gifts totaling $4,- 857,942. Pi Kappa Alpha to Hold Formal Dance On Saturday Night Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will hold its annual formal dance Saturday night at Graves Center, with the music of the Auburn Knights. The dance will begin at 9 o'clock. No announcement has been made as yet as to who will lead the dance with R. T. Young, president. However, approximately fifty girls have received invitations for the affair. These girls include: Mary Eva Kelley, Stephens College, Columbia, Mo.; Susan Heas-lett, Judson College, Marion, Ala.; Suzanne Gregoire, Lakeland, Fla.; Mary Frances Cook, Birmingham; Eloise Shoaf, Huntington College, Montgomery; Reid Anderson, Auburn; Vh'ginia McGaba, Huntingdon College, Montgomery; Edwina Powers, Athens; Becky Rankin, Judson College, Marion; Lois Ringe, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga.; Polly Robinson, Wylam; Vivian Vinyard, Birmingham. Madge Norton, Birmingham; Louise Thrash, Auburn; Judy Nee-ly, Birmingham; Mary Jane Ride-out, Birmingham; Martha Young, Birmingham; Betty Barnes, Montgomery; Carolyn Lee, University WG»>*% THAItKSGIUinG i f Full Course Turkey Dinner 75c Turkey . . . dressing . . . everything complete at this economical price. Long after Thanksgiving is past, you'll remember with pleasure the wonderful meal you had at Hitchcock's — turkey perfectly prepared, and all the good things with it. Eat your feast with us. Treat Your Family or Your Date Hitchcock's Cafe PITTS HOTEL BUILDING Musical Comedy Irene7 Comes to Martin on Friday Film Stars Ray Milland And Anna Neagle, Noted British Stage Actress Bringing its popular tunes to the speaking screen for the first time, RKO Radio's film version of "Irene", showing at the Martin Theatre Friday, will have Anna Neagle, the famous British star and Ray Milland sharing stellar honors, and with such favorites as Roland Young, Alan Marshal, May Robson and Billie Burke in prominent roles. Both on Broadway and on road tours "Irene" won a lasting place with theatre-goers as one of the most entertaining and best-liked of all musical comedies, and the picture version is heralded as being even more charming. The plot deals with the scintillating career of a little Irish salesgirl who is catapulted into a fame she doesn't want. Through the kindly efforts of two young society men she becomes a model for a fashionable dress shop in which they are financially interested. She is assigned to model a special gown at a big society ball, but accidentally ruins the gown and has to wear an old-fashioned one of her mother's instead. Irish Society Girl This makes her the sensation Of the affair, and when society takes her up, the dress shop manager seizes the opportunity for a fine publicity stunt and installs the girl in a swanky Fifth Avenue apartment as an Irish society girl, seeing to it that she wears only his dress creations. How the scheme works out, and its result on the triangle romance between the girl and the two young men, leads to 'We've Come a Long Way Together' -- \ll'$ £/ea£|r e TVme_ Since 1873; API Ain't What She Was Ye Stude of 1940 Tells About Ye Old 1873 Stude By WYATT BURKETT There were possibly no Sir Walter Raleighs in the days of 1873 at Auburn for two principal reasons. First, a girl was practically an unknown element on the campus. Second, who could ask one of these splendidly attired Cadets to soil the coat of his elegant uniform. And who amongst them would sacrifice so greatly in view of the fact that he was one of these brilliantly clothed persons. Imagine his embarrassment to appear at drill, which was a daily requirement, without his single-breasted coat with its plain standing collar hooking in the front, with its three large buttons on each side-edge of the plait in the rear, its eight large buttons down the front, and its three small buttons on each cuff. Absolutely ridiculous! But the remainder of his uniform can hardly be overlooked. No, for the whole only attained the height of perfection. There were his pants, or pantaloons, gray and with the black welt down the outer edge. His shoes were Monroe and no other could be worn on duty. Ah! but the accessories crown the whole with that needed, that faultless touch. The cap, the white linen gloves, black tie, and —• glori-of Georgia, Athens, Ga.; Margaret Reeves, Birmingham; M. L. Wood, Huntsville; Flody Mayne, Montgomery; Pauline Brown, Birmingham; Helen Crook, Auburn; June Essberg, Birmingham; Frances Franke, Birmingham. Hazel Roberts, Birmingham; Margaret Chapman, Huntingdon College, Montgomery; Luverne Wise, Atmore; Betty Siler, Monte-vallo; Audrey Busbee, Mobile; Jean Atkins, Auburn; Margaret McCain, Auburn; Nell Burford, Birmingham; Elizabeth Mitchell, Montgomery; Carolyn Mason, Birmingham; Mary Katherine Cook, Talladega. Merle Wakefield, University of Ala.; Frances Dean, University of Ala.; Mary Ray, University of Ala.; Sara Jo Howell, Anniston; Jo Gatlin, Tallahassee, Fla.; Alice Wise, Birmingham; Lorene Wood, Huntsville; Marjorie Holcomb, Birmingham. the fast-moving climax of the picture. Talented Stars The talented Miss Neagle, who was herself a musical comedy star in England before she turned to the screen, is said to give a remarkable performance in the title-role, with Milland and Alan Marshall as the rival society men also scoring notably. Roland Young plays the role of the dress shop manager, May Robson that of Miss Neagle's grandmother and Billie Burke that of Marshal's mother, with Arthur Treacher as the butler and Marsha Hunt, Isabel Jewell, Doris Nolan, Ethel Griffies, Stuart Robertson and Tommy Kelly in other important parts. Many Songs The songs that helped to make the original stage presentation famous: "Alice Blue Gown," "Irene," "Castle of Dreams" and "There's Something in the Air," have been retained in the picture and are skillfully introduced to carry along the story. In addition, the composers of the original tunes, Harry Tierney and. Joseph McCarthy, wrote a new number especially for the film, "You've Got Me Out on a Limb." ously — the worsted or silk crimson sash with tassel. I"f need be, there was a 'great coat' to be used in cold weather, or for other special purposes on command. However, ye ole '73 freshman newly arrived to the campus found himself on a narrow path, where to deviate from a strict set of regulations was to fall into the gulf of dismissal from college. Fighting, dueling or otherwise, offered excellent grounds for dismissal, as did opprobrious or defamatory language, boisterous conduct, mutiny or sedition against the authorities of the college. Picture the sorrowful face our freshman of the last few years would exhibit if, suddenly and mysteriously, he were shifted back to 1873 to find that he could no longer grease the tracks in front of an outgoing train, could no longer stand alongside the tracks and paint the cars as they passed with great smears and blotches, and could no longer delay and practically disassemble the trains. In fact, he could neither visit trains at time of arrival or times of departure, unless by special permission — on penalty of being dismissed. He would certainly desire a return to the college life he had left. And with that return he would have a greater appreciation of other people's property. But let him linger awhile with the Cadets of '73, for he will benefit by it. To church he will go each Sunday, marching along with the rest. To public houses where fermented or spiritous or intoxicating liquors are sold he will not go — not even on Friday or Saturday night. He will not if he desires to remain in college. Nor will he stay in college, if he leaves or goes beyond College limits, if he refuses to give evidence upon request of the Faculty, if he explodes powder within Cadet limits, if he participates in exciting or noisy gatherings, whites on the walls, disobeys orders, answers for another at roll-call, entertains in quarters, possesses cards, or horses, (Continued on page 4) FRED WARING and his famous Glee Club rehearsing his original Football Song for introduction on "Chesterfield Pleasure Time" over the Coast-to-Coast N. B. C. Network. Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians Coming Here in Film, Today, Tomorrow Free Moving Picture to Show at Langdon Hall Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians will appear in a film showing here today and tomorrow at Langdon Hall. The time of shows today are 2:30, 3:30, 7:30 and 8:00 p.m., and tomorrow, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. All showings are free. "Pleasure Time" is the main feature of the film, and is supplemented by a second movie, "To-baccoland, U.S.A.", a humanly interesting document of the Southland. Both films are made under the production of "The March of Time" officials. Featured in the film "Pleasure Time", in addition to Waring and his 55 Pennsylvanians, are Donna Dea, Patsy Garrett, Three Fellers and Three Gals, Two Bees and a Honey, and the Les Paul String Trio. All of these musical hosts are featured on Waring's 15-min-ute radio program, featured five nights a week over NBC, and sponsored by Chesterfield Company. The picture will illustrate how Waring builds his shows into mam-mouth productions to please the entertainment world. Several college football songs will also be featured in the film. .«&' '- ';;'::-'.,-:--: :•:• *WB Meals Served From 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner inanatmosphere of refinement and pleasant surroundings. 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Pledges, members and their dates, as well as the Scarabs, who are here on their national convention, made up the 250 persons on the guest list. After so long a time, the sleepiness began to wear off and everyone had the time of their lives. Wednesday -DOUBLE FEATURE— i/li'im/fm Co-Feature TIM HOLT 'Wagon Train' Thursday Friday 1.40 a*1 «ftd " MARTIN 'THE PLACE TO GO" Page Four THE P L A I N S M AN November 19, 1940 The Vols Won't Schedule Auburn, but They'll Sure as Hell Play Rootville T e a m H a s Lo»t 4 2 Vols S c h e d u l e T h em C o n s e c u t i v e G a m e s Year in, Y e a r out By JOHN PIERCE, Sports Editor Today we present a short interview with the coach of the Rootville Rabbits, losers in 42 consecutive football games, on his coaching record. Q.—Is it true, Coach Popoff, that your teams have last 42 games in succession? A.—Yes, we have fallen before 42 really great ball clubs. However, of these 42 losses practically every one has been a moral victory. Rootville never fails to salvage something from the game. Q.—When was the last time Rootville won an athletic contest? A.—I really don't know. I'm only 65 years old. If we've won anything since I've been here it must have been a spelling bee. Q.—Now, Coach, what did you think of that fine team from Peoria A. & M. which later played in the Rose Bowl? A.—They were all right, but I certainly think that with a couple of breaks my boys could have taken that one. Sixty-two points isn't so much when a team is used to playing under pressure, as is ours. Of course we didn't get a chance to see A. & M.'s first string. It was in St. Louis attending a charity banquet. As for the second to fifth strings, inclusive, I'll admit that they knew how to handle that ball. Q.—What is the best game a team under your guidance has ever played? A.—It's pretty hard to pick out any one game. One, however, stands out in my memory. I'll never forget it. It was my birthday and the boys were playing one just for me. We were stacked up against Northern Rhode Island Junior College and the situation surely looked bad with only seven minutes to play and NRIJC leading 39-0. Yes, i t looked plenty bad for the old Rabbits. Then suddenly it happened. With a drive that seemed to fire up all of Rhode Island they went wild and scored on a 68 yard field goal—a moral victory if there ever was one, 39-3. Q.—Mr. Popoff, what do you consider your worst break of last season? A.—I think undoubtedly our worst break was in the game with Nakisaki Normal. As you know, Nakisaki had one of the greatest teams in the North Dakota Border Conference. The game was all tied up, 0-0, when, with but 26 minutes to play they broke loose and pushed over eight touchdowns to edge us out. Yes, they were a sick looking bunch until that last minute rally. Q.—I Can see why. Now, what would you call your greatest thrill in football? A.—I think it was in the game against Southwestern North Dakota Mines, watching that beautiful 97 yard run of our quarterback with 31 seconds of play remaining. I've never seen anything in football to equal it. Q.—Did his touchdown win the game for Rootville? A.—Touchdown? He didn't make any touchdown. He thought the game was over and was running to get the softest seat on the bus. Well, I have to go now. We play Tennessee this week you know. They schedule us every year. Enter chorus, singing The Rootville Rouser Stand up, stand up, brave Rootville, Let's fight that Volunteer; If we make it easy for 'em, They'll sign us up next year. You know we're for you, Rabbits. We're all here in the stands. Just one more scotch and soda And we'll walk home on our hands. So come, you bounding Bunnies, And hop right off that bus. The Vols won't schedule Auburn, But they'll sure as hell play us. Ye Ole '73 Stude (Continued from page 3) or dogs, or firearms. In short, to remain he must be a gentleman in every sense of the word, must be a soldier, and must maintain good grades, moral and mental fitness. The 1873 freshman was given a small handbook entitled REGULATIONS OF THE LITERARY A N D MILITARY DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF ALABAMA. In a book for the purpose he wrote a matriculation promise: "I hereby engage to serve as a Cadet in the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College; and I promise on honor, while I continue a member thereof to obey all legal orders of the constituted authorities of the College, and to discharge all my duties as Cadet with regularity and fidelity." He paid fifty dollars for instruction and five dollars Surgeon's fee . . . unless he entered as a State Cadet. The so-called 'State Cadets' were selected by County Superintendents, two from each county. They were not required to pay tuition fees. But, on the other hand, they * We buy men's second-hand Clothing and Shoes. Jake's Place 1 2 3 So. 9 t h S t r e et O p e l i k a , Alabama were restricted in their choice of a course of study to Agriculture or Engineering. One of the interesting features of the regulations in 1873 was the one which stated: "Cadets who remain one year after graduation in Agriculture, Letters, or Science, shall, on the recommendation of the Faculty, be entitled to the degree of Master." To those laboring for a Master's Degree in this college, and others, in this year 1940 the preceding statement is surprising if unknown before, and amusing if known already. Yes, the times have changed; they will continue to change, to improve if civilization continues to advance. Auburn, great as it now seems, will march forward with the times, will grow, will soar upward, always upward, magnificently, steadily, inexorably — until, in 1970, '80, '90, or 2000, someone will find on a dusty shelf in the library a catalogue of API in 1940 and he will smile — and maybe write an article entitled "Ye Ole '40 Stude." WICGINTON FURNITURE COMPANY E. O. PEARSON, Mgr. C o m p l e t e H o u se F u r n i s h i n g s • 113-115 South Ninth Street Phone 83 Opelika, Ala. D R I NK It G i v e s A S a n d w i c h A C o l l e g e E d u c a t i on Leo Bird Passes Louisiana State To 21-13 Victory Over Tigers turn and Abner' Starred in Tiger Show Wednesday " D r e a m i n g Out Loud" I s S t o r y of W h o l e s o me E v e r y d a y A m e r i c a n Life Into a world gone mad with war and hate, Lum and Abner of radio fame bring a simple story, packed with the humor and peace of the Ozarks, to their millions of fans. Playing the two kindly old storekeepers of Pine Ridge who have become so beloved, Lum and Abner make an attention demanding screen bow in "Dreaming Out Loud" Wednesday and Thursday at the Tiger Theatre. When they take the affairs of Pine Ridge into their own hands to straighten out, Lum and Abner let themselves in for action and excitement. Frank Craven, the town's only physician, becomes their first problem. The unselfish old doctor has broken down in caring for the people around Pine Ridge. Frances Langford, the postmistress, and Robert Wilcox, the young son of Frank Craven, are concerned, too. They are in love, but Craven's ill health and the firm and bitter antagonism of Clara Blandick, Frances' aunt, prevent their marriage. Lum and Abner enlist the aid of Bobs Watson, Frances' small brother, and Irving Bacon to bring the affairs of the friends to a happy ending. Yet they are forced to track down a ruthless hit-and-run driver, act as the "hands" of paralyzed Frank Craven to save the life of Bobs Watson. Football Is Fun (Continued from page 2) was in the backfield to protect the passer. Then started a series of laterals in which every man on the team got his hands on the ball. Finally the last man to receive the ball stepped backward over his own goal line, whereupon he drew back and threw the ball as far down field as he could, and right into the waiting arms of a team mate who almost scored a touchdown. That is the way they operate. Plays made up to fit the situation are always best they claim. One of their favorite defensive formations is a ten-man line with one man in the secondary. And they actually won a game last year with this formation, much to their own surprise. On another play, the ball carrier precedes his interference. When he is about to be tackled he laterals to the man behind him, who laterals to the man nearest him, who laterals to the next man, and so on until every man on the team has had a chance to carry the ball. Once when their star halfback broke into the open and was running for a sure touchdown, he looked behind him and saw one of the officials running along behind him. Whereupon he tossed the ball to the official and said, "You carry it a while". WELCOME STUDENTS! Friendly Service at the ARCADE PHARMACY Martin Theatre Building P h i l S. H u d s o n , ' 34 O P E L I KA Bayou Bengals Recover Five API Fumbles; Third Loss of Season for Auburn Tigers By JOHN PIERCE, Sports Editor Marine Jack Meagher's portable Plainsmen Saturday fumbled their way up and down Legion Field for most of sixty minutes and woke up to find themselves 13-21 losers to the underdog Bengals of Louisiana State University before a disappointing and disappointed crowd of 11,000 frostbitten spectators. It was little more than a case of the regular bi-weekly lull for the home Tigers, and an angry, keyed up outfit from the Louisiana Bayous was in no mood to let its opportunities go astray, utilizing superior weight and alert play to pound over three touchdowns and cut Auburn's supreme efforts off eight points short of its own score. Bird Leads Bengals Among others there was one prominent and unanswered question in the mind of every sober spectator as the final horn blew to end the exhibition:—Why has L. S.U. lost four games this year? For the giant charges of Bernie Moore were anything but a mediocre ball club Saturday. Led by Leo Bird, the boy who was supposed to be locked up in the hospital with a damaged head, the Bengals outcharged, outrushed, outpassed, and outscored the Auburn aggregation that was, before the game, a 2-1 favorite to take its third conference victory. J im Samford, Plainsman right end, set up the first score early in the game as he shot through from the L.S.U. 24 to block Go-rinski's punt. The ball bounded backward into the end zone and Theo Cremer was there to recover. McGowen came through with the conversion and Auburn led, 7-0, before the shivering crowd had gotten seated. Smart LSU Quarterbacking L.S.TJ. took the kickoff and, by smart quarterbacking which sent quick kicks soaring over the Auburn secondary and deep into Auburn territory, put the Plainsmen in the holes that set up the first scoring chance. Late in the period Bird returned a McGowen kick to the 40 and engineered his mates to the tying score in seven plays. The touchdown came on a pass from the 21. Bird, on fourth down, lofted one down to the five which 195-pound Dudley Pillow reached up to grab with ease as he clattered across for the touchdown. API's Tennis Ace Conclusion — They actually win a few games each year, much to their own surprise and horror. Because they consider their season ruined when they win a game. One more incident to top off the story — recently they were losing by about six touchdowns, and the game was in the waning minutes of the last quarter. With a series of beautifully executed passes they managed to score. Whereupon they sent for the 'water boy' and broke open champagne and had a party right there on the field. Truly, there can be "fun in football". (Idea from Collier's). J. R. MOORE Jeweler & Optometrist A l l M a k e s of W a t c h es S i l v e r w a r e — D i a m o n ds R e p a i r i n g a S p e c i a l ty Eyes Scientifically Examined Glasses Correctly Fitted Broken Lenses Duplicated Dr. S t a r l i n g J o h n s on • OPELIKA — PHONE 120-J Opelika'8 Oldest and Best Jewelry Store • When in Columbus make Kayser-Lilien-thai your headquarters. Just the type fur coat, sport coat, suit, dress and accessories for college wear. K A Y S E R - L I M E N T H A L , Inc. The Shop of Original Styles 1109 BROADWAY COLUMBUS, GA. Our line of R I D I NG B O O T S & P A N T S Is t h e best in East A l a b a m a We also feature Freeman KOPLON'S OPELIKA'S BEST Barnes added the point. Bird Passes L.S.U. roared to its winning touchdown in the closing minutes of the third following Lipkis' recovery of an Auburn fumble on the Bengal 48. Bird and Weaver took turns running until they had reached the 29 and Bird turned loose another of his devastating passes, this time to Jack Fulker-son who was run out of bounds a yard from the goal line. Gorinski scored on a line smash and Barnes converted for what was probably the biggest single point in the ball game. I t was Auburn right back again, and Monk Gafford started it with a 27 yard runback of the ensuing kickoff to the Plainsman 35. Two McGowen to Faulk passes gained most of the distance to the L.S.U. 22. There, after three plays had failed to gain, Buddy McMahan started on a wide run to the left, wheeled and tossed to McGowen and Dick twisted his way across the last line for the score. McGow-en's kick was wide to the right and the Tigers trailed, 13-14. McGowen Fumbles All of which called for another touchdown or another defeat for the Plainsmen and their eagerness for the former was their downfall. After fine defensive play had halted another Bengal spree on the 11 the Tigers took the ball at that point and gambled for the winning score. Dick McGowen started on a run to the right side with knees high and all good intentions — with everything but the ball, said ball having gotten away and bounced to the one where Fulker-son recovered. I t took only one play from there and a back thundered over to sew the scoring end of the game up for the day. Who was this back? Bird. Goree Was Outstanding From what this writer saw of the Louisiana State team it could be adjudged the number one prob- • * » » * . • - . . . • ;; t- ,-;.iv.:;,*..- . , . ..~..-o.-.' .• :.•.»:..«*a J. W. McKee, API senior from Selma, is shown above with many of the trophies he has won as a symbol of his prowess as a tennis player. McKee is captain of the Auburn Tennis Team. He is enrolled in veterinary medicine. lem child of the Southeastern Conference. The Bengal line scaled 205 pounds and was as hard a charging seven men as has faced the Tigers this season. J. W. Goree and Vivian Gianelloni worked almost flawlessly at the guard positions to mow down opposing tacklers in front of their backfield mates, while Fulkerson, Pillow, and gigantic Jack Barrett supplied the rest of whatever has been needed in the Bengal forward wall. Bird, Dodson, and Gorinski were as dangerous a trio as could be found in one backfield. Cuts made far all printing purposes^ in an up-to-date plantby, expert workmen;. The Auburn offense worked well throughout, but many fumbles, five of which were recovered by L.S.U., proved the undoing. A weak pass defense was responsible for two of the Bayou scores and that last period mistake made a gift of the third. Today JAMES STEWART ROSALIND RUSSELL in ' N o Time for Comedy' Scenes of A u b u r n vs. LSU F o o t b a ll G a m e WINTER-TIME Is SWEATER " And GLOVE TIME • You'll find a comp l e t e l i n e a t— OLIN L HILL'S 'The Man With The Tape" Wednesday-Thursday Down Home at Pine Ridge with the home-town philosophers of the air in the story they searched five years to find! with FRANCES IANGFORD FRANK CRAVEN SOBS WATSON PHIL HARRIS TIGER lause... at the familiar red cooler * - # • - Opelika Coca Cola Bottling Co. P h o n e 70 M-64-1
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Title | 1940-11-19 The Plainsman |
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Date Issued | 1940-11-19 |
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OCR Transcript | Boston College Here We Come! Tlw Plaindmatv Vote Tomorrow For 'Miss Auburn' ' 'A UBURN—the friendliest college in the United States" VOL. LXIV Z-I Ag Club to Hold Annual Ag Fair Next Wednesday Auburn Plainsmen Will Play for Dance After Fair at Graves Center The Ag Club will present its twenty-third annual Ag Fair on November 27, one week from tomorrow night, at the amphitheatre at Graves Center, according to Marlin Camp, senior manager of the Fair. Frances Hamilton, r e c e n t ly chosen Harvest Queen by the members of the Ag Club, will be crowned at the Fair and will reign over the evening's festivities. Tickets on Sale Tickets to the Fair and to the annual dance which will be held afterwards are now on sale. John Davis, in charge sale of tickets, has appointed the following men to sell the tickets, which are fifteen cents for the Fair, seventy-five cents for the dance: Levie Croft, Bobby Haas, Jack Snow, Tom Bullington, Roy Fuller, Bill Nor-dan, A. C. Allen, Morgan Wallace. Program Program of the Fair will feature a wood-chopping contest by two world champions, the presentation of the Alpha Gamma Rho cup to the sophomore who made the highest scholastic average in agriculture as a freshman last year, the crowning of the Harvest Queen, a mock faculty skit, a sack race, a rolling pin contest, a hog calling contest, songs by a negro quartet, and music by the FFA band. Dance from 9 'til 12 The annual Ag dance will be held at the auditorium at Graves Center, from 9 until 12, following the activities of the Fair. Girls living in the dormitories will be excused for the dance, which will not count as one of the allowed ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, NOVEMBER 19, 1940 No. 21 / Scarab Conclave Ends With Banquet Tonight 11 Colleges Send Delegates to National Convention of Architectural Organization The twenty-fourth national convention of Scarab, national professional architectural society closes its three-day conclave here tonight with a farewell banquet at the Green Room of the Pitts Hotel. The convention started last Sunday with registration in the morning, followed by a luncheon and a trip to Tus-kegee to study antebellum homes in that city. A buffet supper and smoker that night closed the activities for the first day. ATT€NTION Students have been requested by Mr. Homer Wright, postmaster of Auburn, to aid the Post Office Department in the matter of mailing letters on night trains. A recent letter from the Post Office Inspector from Atlanta stated that too many letters were bein mailed on the 8 and 9 o'clock trains, coming from Montgomery and Atlanta, respectively. As many as 300 letters are placed on these trains some nights, stated the inspector's letter. This confuses and clutters up the work of the railway postal employees, and must be stopped. Mr. Wright requests that students desiring to mail letters on either of these trains deposit their letters in the Auburn Post Office an hour before train time to insure letters being placed on these trains. week's dates, according to Dr. Rosa Lee Walston. The Auburn Plainsmen will furnish the music for the dance. Various exhibits will be on display in Graves Center froni 6:30 until 9:30 Wednesday evening. The several contests scheduled are open to the public. Flashes from the Football World— Cornell Awards Game to Dartmouth by 3-0 Score Add surprises of the 1940 football season. There have been some oddities that would make a goose lay a golden egg, but the best of all came yesterday. Cornell, acclaimed in the newspapers all over the land, as probably the nation's greatest team, and winner over Dartmouth by 7-3 last Saturday, yesterday awarded last week-end's game to Dartmouth by a score of 3-0. The reason? Motion pictures of the game showed that Cornell scored their lone touchdown on fifth down in the last minute of play. As four plays are all that are allowed, there was nothing for the Big Red to do but hand the game to Dartmouth's Indians; that is, nothing they could do and still save their face. Three Tigers Placed on Georgia Opponent Team Three members of the Auburn Tiger's football squad were named yesterday to the University of Georgia's all Opponent Team for 1940. Those named include Jim Lenoir, end; Nick Ardillo, guard; and Bill Yearout, halfback. The entire team as announced follows: Ends: Lenoir, Auburn and Ferguson, Florida. Tackles: DuFour, Tulane and Mack, Columbia. Guards: Ardillo, Auburn and Konetsky, Florida. Center: Snavely, Columbia. Backs: Hovious and Hapes, Mississippi; Yearout, Auburn; and Thibaut, Tulane. Auburn was defeated by Georgia, 14-13 in their Columbus game this year. Twenty-Seven Ag Grad Students Form Society for Scientific Advancement John Wear, Opelika, to Head New Organization The Agricultural Graduate Student's Society was organized recently by twenty-seven young men engaged in graduate teaching and research for API. All of these students are carrying additional college work toward obtaining an advanced degree in some field of agriculture. For Professional Aid Membership in the society is limited to male graduates who are engaged in some phase of agricultural work. The purposes of this organization are to promote cooperation among graduate workers, professional improve- ' merit, good fellowship among these fer?duate workers, and to render set .-ice to the Alabama Polytechnic Insi/.+ute in the field of agricultural science. A constitution was formulated and adopted at a recent meeting, and a tentative program of work set up for the remainder of the year. Wear Named President Officers elected for this year include president, John Wear; vice-president, Royce Cox; secretary, Pryce Gibson; treasurer, Jordan Langf ord; and publicity chairman, Dan Meadows. Other members of the society include M. E. Holt, Coyt Wilson, C. C. Morgan, J. C. Rice, T. L. Sanderson, J. W. Lester, E. A. Jones, J. H. Blackstone, M. J. Burns, Hubert Harris, C. M. Wilson, E. H. Stewart, J. W. Borland, A. W. Cooper, J. R. Thornton, R. M. Prather, H. H. Howell, Don Kyle, Charles Bailey, Hoyt Nation, Earl Kennamer, and W. A. Johnson. Scientists to Speak A tentative program of work for the society includes meetings every two weeks, at which time, v a r i o u s outstanding scientists throughout the State will address the club on scientific problems. Open forum discussions will also be held for the discussion of the various problems that arise in the work of these graduate students. Californian Wins Prize Richard Pitman, of Isis Temple of Scarab, from the University of Southern California, won the annual sketch competition among members of Scarab with his sketch of the "Old Dark House." Second prize in the competition also was awarded to Isis Temple. Pitman received a prize of $50 for his prize-winning sketch. Judges in the sketch competition were Frank W. Applebee, Roy Staples, and Henry C. Madden, of the architectural school at API. 11 Temples Represented Eleven temples of Scarab are represented at the annual convention here. Those schools sending delegates were University of Illinois, Washington University at St. Louis, Illinois Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State, Carnegie Institute, University of Kansas, University of Minnesota, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, and Auburn. The University of Cincinnati and Washington State University did not send delegates. The final business meeting of the convention was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The farewell banquet tonight will begin at 7 o'clock. Kelley Directs Activities Charles Kelley of Auburn, Director of Actives and member of the Supreme Council of the national honor society, has been in charge of arrangements for the convention. This morning the delegates attended a sunrise dance and breakfast given by the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Parking Regulations For New Dance Hall Issued by Officers Certain parking regulations relative to the use of the new dance hall at the former girls' gymnasium on the Opelika Road were issued this morning by city authorities, according to a letter from Dr. Walston, Dean of Women. Since the hall is located on a much-traveled highway, parking will be prohibited on the Opelika Road and the entrance to the hall from that direction has been closed. However, the college has provided ample parking space to the rear of the building. Separate entrances and exits are available from Drake Avenue. All organizations wishing to use this dance hall must sign a card in Dr. Walston's office. Allison to Address Ag Society Tonight Dr. Fred Allison, head of the physics department, will address the newly-organized Agricultural Graduate Student's Society tonight at 7 o'clock in Comer Hall. The subject of Dr. Allison's talk will be "Magneto-Optic Methods of Analysis," Dr. Allison has gained much fame through his experiments with this method. It was by the use of this method of analysis that he discovered the last two chemical elements, Alabamium and Virginium. Coed Convocation There will be no convocation for coeds on Thursday of this week because of Thanksgiving holidays. Eight API Coeds Compete for 'Miss Auburn' Title Tomorrow Charles Kelley, above, fifth year architecture student, is director of activities for the annual national convention of Scarab, honorary professional society for architects, which began here last Sunday and closes tonight. Thanksgiving Students of Auburn will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday of this week. Classes will be excused for that day. On Friday, classes will resume as usual. Contrary to persistent rumors that roamed about the campus this week, there will be no extension of the holidays to include Friday and Saturday. Double cuts will not be charged to students missing classes either before or after Thanksgiving holiday. Nine Lodges Participating in Annual Interfraterity Debate Tournament Final Results Will Be Announced Next Tuesday By WARREN FLEMING After innumerable delays the Auburn fraternities began their debates last week on the subject, "Resolved: That the Fraternities on the Auburn Campus Should Adopt a System of Co-operative Buying." The question is not just a subject for debate but an actual possibility here on the Auburn campus. Much consideration has been given the thought by the different fraternal organizations here in Auburn. 9 Lodges Participating Although invitations to debate were sent out to all the fraternities, by the Auburn Debate Council, only nine of the twenty lodges on the campus, accepted. These are: Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Gamma Rho; Sigma Chi, Alpha Tau Omega (last year's winner), Pi Kappa Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Delta Theta, and Pi Kappa Alpha. Two fraternities, the Alpha Gamma Rho's and the Kappa Sig-ma's have finished both sides of their debates. The Sigma Chi's and the Kappa Alpha's have debated only one side, and will finish today or tomorrow. The debate teams of the other fraternities who have not debated either side yet, must do so by Wednesday night, or be disqualified. Winner Gets Trophy The judging and scoring is being done by several impartial professors. Points are given to each debating fraternity in accordance with the quality of their debates. The fraternity having the highest total of points after it has debated both sides of the question, wins the trophy, which is now being exhibited in Burton's window. The final results are to be announced next Tuesday, by Harold L. Sutton, the president of the Auburn Debate Council. Let's Co Jookin' at The Owl's Girl-Break Dance Tomorrow Owls, sophomore honor society for women students, will hold a girl-break dance tomorrow night at Student Center. Now that's all we could find out about the dance from members of the society. So what can we tell you? But, nevertheless, a "jook organ" will furnish the music, all efforts to obtain an orchestra having been in vain. What time the dance will start, the girls don't know, so how should we? And what the theme of decorations will be, no one seems to know. So all we can say is that the Owls will give a girl-break dance tomorrow night, sometime, in Student Center, to the lovely tones of a "jook organ." Let's go jookin', gang! Clomerata Sponsoring Election at Main Gate; Results Will Be Announced Friday By BOB ANDERSON, Managing Editor Auburn's student body will select one coed from eight candidates tomorrow for the honor of being "Miss Auburn" for a year. Ballots will be cast at the polls at the main gate from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. All students are eligible to vote, upon presentation of their activity book. Eight Candidates The eight girls whose names will appear on tomorrow's ballot are: Christine Blackburn, Dorothy Dickinson, Elaine Freeman, Martha Gerhardt, Frances Hamilton, Adelaide Lindell, Margaret McCain, and Mattybelle Tabor. The election is sponsored annually by the Glomerata, the candidates being nominated independently or by various women's organizations. Christine Blackburn, of Auburn, the candidate of Alpha Gamma Aero Club to Hold Meeting Tonight There will be a short, but very important meeting of the Auburn Aero Club tonight at 6:45 p.m. It is important that all persons (including all C.P.T. trainees) who are interested in participating in the club or its flying meet attend this meeting. Plans and a date for the coming air meet, and N.I.F.C. membership will be discussed. Mobile Students There will be a meeting of all Auburn students from Mobile next Tuesday night, November 26, at 8 o'clock in Broun Hall to discuss plans for the annual dance held during the Christmas Holidays by the Mobile students, according to an announcement last night by Cliff Beckham. Tigers Leave for Boston Tomorrow Bulger Will Make Trip; Rufus Deal May Not Go By JOHN PIERCE, Sports Editor Apprehension ran riot today as to whether the services of Earthquake Rufus Deal, pile driving Auburn fullback, will be available for the intersectional tilt against B o s t o n College's undefeated Eagles, the East's number one football team. Rufus' left elbow, injured in the first quarter of the Georgia Tech game, has healed fast but doubts still hold as to whether it will be safe to risk the damaged appendage as early as Saturday. Bulger to Play Chet Bulger has returned to the daily scrimmage sessions and is sure of at least part time duty at his left tackle post. The team will leave Auburn Wednesday night on the 8 o'clock train for Atlanta and will arrive in Boston at 1:50 Friday afternoon, stopping off at Lynchburg, Virginia, for a Thursday afternoon workout. They also will practice Friday upon their arrival at Boston. Quarters there will be established at Hotel Kenmore. The return trip will be made Saturday night following the game and will get the Plainsmen back to Auburn on the 11:50 train Monday morning. Writers Make Trip A large entourage of sports writers will make the trip, included among which are such prominent names as Ed Danforth or O. B. Keeler of the Atlanta Journal, Jack Troy of the Atlanta Constitution, Max Moseley of the Montgomery Advertiser, and Jack House of the Birmingham Age- Herald. Chi Epsilon There will be a meeting of Chi Epsilon tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in Ramsay 201. Was It Cold?? For Gosh Sakes!! Martin Tells Tale of Frostbitten Spectators At API-LSU Contest By HERBERT MARTIN Legion Field last Saturday looked like somebody's backyard on Monday morning, what with bed- ___________ clothing of ev-e r y imaginable hue being on exhibit there. The not so - crowded east stands gave a better imitation of an Indian reservation in harvest time, as scattered bonfires a r o u nd blanket tepees sent a f r i g id Martin warmth a short distance from their flames. Football players must be hardy souls. Wrapped in little enough clothes at the beginning, they proceeded to tear even those flimsy rags from the backs of anyone who came within reach. There were a few practical players on the field, however. Captain Dick McGowen caught what looked like a come-back pass in the end zone for Auburn's second touchdown, and he wore an overcoat. Pigeons Were Cold Even the sparrows, or pigeons, to credit varying opinions, which tote the mail or pictures or latest developments or maybe just a match to the B'ham News loft bowed to the chill wind of neces- Ag Club Tonight There will be a special meeting of the Ag Club tonight at 7 o'clock in Ross Auditorium, according to an announcement last night by Merlin Bryant, president. The regular meeting on Wednesday night will not be held. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans for the Ag Fair, to be held on November 27. sity on that terrible afternoon in the Magic City. As well as we could determine from the grandstands, those wrappings were made of flannel, possibly modeled after the winter woolens in which the band turned out en masse. Parade Missed Out As a conditioner for the main event, the parade missed the boat. If it was designed to prepare the crowd for what was to come, it should have taken place hours sooner. Sad though it be to relate, the fact is that the parade so effectively chilled all concerned that ice still formed on watery knees as those joints started creaking toward the stadium. As a summary, it was a good day for eskimos, polar bears, penguins, and the LSU Tigers. It wasn't so good for white folks, Auburnites in general, and salesmen of ice cold drinks. As a matter of fact, ice cold drinks would really have been quite warming, but no one thought so at the time. D e l t a sorority, was recently chosen as one of the eight beauties for the 1940-41 Glomerata for the second consecutive year. She is a junior, registered in interior decoration. Dorothy Dickinson, an independent candidate from Adamsville, is registered in home economics. She is a sophomore. Elaine Freeman is another local student. She was also selected at the ODK7Glomerata Ball as one of the campus beauties. Registered in home economics, Elaine is a junior. Martha Gerhardt, third of the candidates who will appear in the Glomerata beauty section, is sponsored by Chi Omega. She is taking commercial art, and is from Mobile. This is her second year to appear as one of the beauties. Frances Hamilton, another independent candidate, was recently selected by Ag and Home Ec Clubs as Harvest Queen, to reign at the annual Ag Fair. Her home is Springville, and she is a junior in home economics. Adelaide Lindell is from Mobile. She is an independent candidate, and is a freshman in secretarial science. Margaret McCain, of Montgomery. ' sponsored by Kappa Delta. ShV is a sophomore in commercial art, and is one of Auburn's two coed cheerleaders. Mattybelle Tabor, is registered in home economics and is from Owen's Cross Roads. She is sponsored by Phi Omega Pi sorority, of which she is president. Results on Friday Results of the elections will be announced in Friday's Plainsman. "Miss Auburn's" picture will appear in the 1941 Glomerata. The ballots cast in the election will be counted by the Elections Committee of the Executive Cabinet. If one of the three candidates who are to appear in the beauty section of the annual is elected, an alternate, next on the list of those selected at the Beauty Ball, will take her place. ATO's to Play SPE's For Second Time in Inter-Frat Finals Another step toward the final game in the playoff to determine the champion among fraternities in touch football will be gained this afternoon when the ATO's meet the SPE's in a game on Drake Field. Last week these two teams battled to a 0-0 deadlock, and thus occasioned a playoff of this tie. The loser of this afternoon's game will meet the PiKA's in another game next week. The winner of this contest will then play the winner of this afternoon's game in the finals of the playoffs. The Sigma Nu's were eliminated from the playoffs last week after losing to both the SPE's and the PiKA's. The winner of the final playoff will be awarded a loving cup by the Interfraternity Council. Criminology Class Observes Trials Criminal trials, held this week in the Lee County Circuit Court in Opelika, were yesterday made the subject of observation by the criminology class of API. The class is composed of thirty-five students and taught by Professor Herman Johnson, sociology instructor. The trip was made in order that the students could observe the procedure of the Alabama courts and jury system, now being studied in the course. Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN November 19, 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 764-W. Dan W. Hollis, Jr. Editor W. G. Darty Business Mgr. Frank B. Wilton Advertising Mgr. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.60 per semester. EDITORIAL STAFF Bob Anderson Managing Editor Willard Hayes Associate Editor John Pierce Sports Editor Lewis Arnold Staff Photographer BUSINESS STAFF Joe Gandy Asst. Adv. Mgr. Jimmy Rouse Office Mgr. Roy Isbell Collections Mgr. Donald Hopton-Jones . Circ. Mgr. Member Associated Cbllediate Press Distributor of GDl!e6iateDi6est REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BV National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO • BOSTON • LOS ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO And Death Should Be a Challenge Willard Davenport is dead. He was a sophomore in agriculture at API; his home was near Clanton. He died last Friday morning at the College Infirmary, all medical attempts to save his life being in vain. Blood poisoning from what he innocently thought was a boil on his neck, was the immediate cause of his death. We did not know Willard, except casually. But it seemed to us that he was best described as' just being a "good boy." Before his death, in an effort to save his fleeting life, several students gave blood transfusions, but Willard passed on from among us. This incident—breaking, as it were, the more or less general routine of our college life—shows that after all, college life is not any different from life in the "outer world," that life we face after graduation from this institution is merely a continuation, an intensification^ of this life we lead in college. In college, as in later life in the "outer world," we face competition, we fall in love and we endure "heartbreaks," our loved ones and friends pass from our midst, and we meet failures with a smile and determination to profit by our mistakes. Life is a peculiar thing. We are born, and then reared by loving parents. We go through school, some with a carefree attitude, others with determination to learn something and "to lick the world." Willard Davenport was one of those who was set on "licking the world." Lack of sufficient funds did not prevent him from coming to college and seeking an education. He was working his way through college. And he was enjoying it and was gaining much more from his college days than many students who do not have to work to obtain their goal. All of which brings us almost to Thanksgiving Day, on Thursday. We should be thankful, among other things, that we still have life, that we are still here to carry on the "good work" that Willard Davenport was engaged in helping accomplish when his path through this world was diverted to "that better land." And we should feel that this incident in our college life is a challenge to move forward, to progress even more than ever, to accomplish something really worthwhile. One of our own has passed from our midst. And behind him he has left work to be done. Let us be thankfully grateful that we remain to carry on a share of his work, in addition to our own. Let us cheerfully assume the load and press onward in life's journey. The Germans have started eating dogs —and we don't mean frankfurters. * * * The Greecian "Hellenic Ladies From Hell" are indeed giving the proteges of the "Nervous Nellie of Rome" hell. * * * Which is superior, a tiger or an eagle? Guess we'll find out come Saturday. * * * Confidentally, the Nazis stink. * * * Confidentally, the Italians stink. Thanksgiving Day Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. That day, above all days, is set aside each year, for giving thanks to our Maker and also to our fellow man for everything that we possess and enjoy in this life. And although this day is especially set aside, we cannot help but think that perhaps we should be a little more thankful for what we have enjoyed, every day, and not just one day a year. And we have many such things to be grateful for. Shall we enumerate just a few? Then let us be thankful that— , First of all, we still have life, to carry on "the good work" of building a greater democracy, of* advancing civilization, of making the world a "better place to live in"; That we still live in the greatest democracy the world has ever known, that we enjoy the greatest freedom of any people in all history; That Hitler has not decided to "protect" us; that "There Will Always Be An England"; That we are able to enjoy the privilege, and it is a distinct privilege, though we are often prone to forget it, of attending such a splendid institution and prepare ourselves for life in the "outer world"; And that last, but by all means not least, we still have a God-fearing nation in which to live, where a man has freedom of speech and there is freedom of the press, and where we can worship as we so please; that we still have and always will in this great land—"life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." CAMPUS CAMERA Football Is Fun—A Vote for De-emphasizing of This Sport A T THE UMIV. OF NEW MEXICO TWO "LOVE TREES" WERE PLANTED, EACH NAMED FOR ONE OF TWO LOVERS THE TREES FLOURISHED WHILE THE ROMANCE LASTED BUT DIED WHEN THE LOVERS DRIFTED APART/ NICHOLAS. BUTLER PRESIDENT OF COLUMBIA U. HAS RECEIVED 3 7 HONORARY DEGREES/ Keyhole Kapers By BOB CHISHOLM 'The Ramparts We Warch" — a Challenge "The Ramparts We Watch", shown recently at our local theatre, 'composes a challenge to all Americans everywhere. It was evident from the course of events depicted in the film that we are once again treading the same stormy waters and paths that led us into World War I. The same course of events that forced our great democracy into the first great holocaust are developing again today. This historical film showed the preparations that were made in our country during the first great struggle of democracy. We were wholly unprepared when we entered the first World War. Now, as then, fifth columnists are attempting to sabotage our efforts toward preparation, and to demoralize our people. But this time, the war-lords of barbarism, meaning "Heel Hitler" a nd "Nervous Nellie Mussolini," are barking up the wrong tree. We will be fully prepared this time. We have learned our lesson. We are not going to be caught with our pants down this time. As the film showed, we have a more capable president this time, one who has a more thorough knowledge of foreign affairs and diplomatic relations. And we shall have a better chance to glide on past this conflict and continue to enjoy "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." But to retain all these things that we so dearly cherish, we must each do our individual part. We must understand that we must be prepared. This is without a doubt the safest measure to use in preventing our entry into another conflict. We must make ourselves impregnable. In other words, we must make the "heels of inhumanity" "afraid of us." And we're going to do just that. The fifth column must be combatted. That is true. And this evil will assuredly be taken care of by our government. But some of us have the wrong idea about fighting a war. Some of us say we will not fight until attacked. It seems, however, that it would be much better to meet the enemy on their own soil and destroy their own cities and civilization, than to have the enemy come over here and bring havoc upon our own possessions. Is that not something to think about? We have a heritage that is as great as the universe. We will not betray that heritage, that trust. We shall meet danger where danger lies. And we shall win. And democracy will live, and prosper, and we shall leave to the following generations a nation that is free and proud, a "nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Confidentally, the Russians stink. 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. This week throughout the nation the American Red Cross is making its annual membership drive. Every year millions of men and women in our country pay tribute to this organization of mercy by their contributions. This year, with many of the nations of the world at war, the need for funds is more urgent than ever before. In most of the warring nations their respective Red Cross organizations are succoring the wounded, and giving relief and aid to the thousands of homeless people who have been driven out by the war machines of the enemy. While our own Red Cross organization is not having to attend the wounded, they still have the problem of the many refugees from fire, flood and tornado who have felt the wrath of these enemies to mankind. The American Red Cross needs the support of the people of our nation. Every citizen of the United States should feel it his duty to do his part in this great cause. And in connection with the above paragraphs we are reminded of a statement by Saint Pierce who said, "One makes one's own happiness by taking care of the happiness of others." This covers the situation completely. On Thursday of this week many of the states in the nation will celebrate Thanksgiving. On the following Thursday the remainder of the states will celebrate the same event. No matter which one is celebrated, we, the people of this nation, should certainly give thanks for the many benefits which we are receiving from our democratic government. We should be thankful for our freedom to think, say, write, and worship as we please. We should be thankful that every day we may go on our way without some member of a secret police organization following us everywhere we go. And we should be especial-' ly thankful that we may spend our days in the sunlight and our nights in the moonlight outside By THE EDITOR We recently read an interesting article in one of our national weeklies concerning the football team of the Arkansas A. and M. College. The article showed how one college was de-emphasizing college football as a commercial sport and having a lot of fun in the process. We don't advocate, under the circumstances, the de-emphasizing of football at Auburn, but we cannot restrain from expressing this vote as fostered by the Aggies of Arkansas, otherwise known as the "Boll Weevils." Shall we relate— Arkansas A. and M. was hiring a few fairly good footballers, as much as their budget would permit, and still were only winning about half of their games. So they decided to hire a new coach and see if the situation could be helped. And the change has brought everlasting fame to the institution. The college officials hired a man who accepted the position as coach on three conditions — "that he would not be paid, that he would not be expected to win a game for three years, and that he would have a free hand with the team," as coach. His request was granted and he assumed his duties as head coach. At the first practice he told the boys to work out any plays they wanted to, set their own training rules, and if they didn't get a lot of fun out of football, they were a ' 'fool for playing the game." Then the coach bought a bus and" scheduled ten games instead of the usual seven, and scheduled these games in ten "different states, all over the nation. Result—the boys had a light work out sometimes — sometimes they just played touch football for practice. Sometimes, they just rode around the campus in their bus. And thus no injuries resulted. Between games they would go sight-seeing. They have visited almost all of the larger cities in the nation and have studied many points of historical interest. And how do they come out in their games. Well, they don't, but they put on a great show for the fans, and they get a lot of fun out of playing the game. To illustrate how they get a "big kick" out of playing college football— They make up their plays in the huddle, each man taking his turn with his own "pet play". When they get the ball they start throwing it. In a recent game, they performed the remarkable feat of completing forty-two passes and never scoring a touchdown. On one play last year, the tailback was attempting to pass but he was so rushed, he had to toss the pigskin to a big lineman who (Continued on page. 4) the confines of stuffy bomb shelters. At sometime on the Thanksgiving day that you celebrate you should stop for a moment and give thanks for the heritage that is yours as an American citizen. * * * To Park-Dennis Escort Agency. Messrs.: Congratulations on the formation of your agency. With proper handling you can do the boys and girls of Auburn a much needed service. There are on the campus many shy young men and women who would like the company of each other, but are too bashful to do anything about it. With your help you can help these people overcome their shyness and, perhaps, give them a chance for a much broader life on the campus. Auburn needs an organization like yours, and we believe you should have much success in your enterprise. Best wishes and much good luck to you. Yours for better dates, The Kaperer. * * * Tomorrow -several girls will vie for one of the highest honors a young lady can receive on the campus, the title of "Miss Auburn." The young lady to receive the honor will be selected by the popular vote of the students, which is the democratic way of doing such things. All of the candidates are very charming young ladies and the race should be quite close. And to the winner, may she bear the title with grace and dignity so that the student body will be proud that they selected her. Best luck to each and every one of you, young ladies. * . * * Boston is a long way toward the North Pole from Auburn. And it will probably be quite cold there, but our Tigers should have their winter coats on now after their frigid game in Birmingham, and they should be able to take the weather in full style. The Boston College Eagles were scared to death by Georgetown, but this week the Eagles had better have their talons sharp for a very powerful Tiger is on the way. We look for our Tigers to return with eagle feathers in their bonnets. More power to you, Tigers. Plains Talk By HERBERT MARTIN Plai msman Forum Letters to the Editor An Open Letter of Thanks Dear Mr. Editor: The sponsors of the Engineers' Carnival of last Thursday night owe an accumulated debt of gratitude which we are anxious to acknowledge publicly as follows: 1. To the college administrative officials for their sanction and encouragement. 2. To the faculty advisers of the Council, Dean Hannum and Professors Wingard and Pitts, and to the engineering faculty for their hearty cooperation. 3. To the Department of Buildings and Grounds for almost unbelievable efficiency in helping us. 4. To the School of Chemistry for the wide use of Ross Hall. 5. To the School of Education for the use of screens and sound equipment. 6. To that' great Auburn Band for the parade. 7. To the two college orchestras, the Knights and the Plainsmen for their cooperation. 8. To the Ideal Laundry for use of some of their equipment and for help in publicity. 9. To Mr. Kirtley Brown for valuable advice as to publicity and promotion. 10. To Dr. Tidmore for use of his public address system. 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. There may have been some'difference of opinion about the fri-gidness of the atmosphere around Legion Field Saturday, but it is a matter of record that bandsmen had to build fires in bass horns and use the bells as reflector ovens, in order that some of the higher notes could be thawed out. And . . . there was the time the fires' died down as the band played Tiger Rag. More fuel was piled on after the number, and frozen notes melted and repeated the trio in perfect harmony. * * * The band found itself in a rather unusual spot at half-time. The U.S. Maroon Band (awful, isn't it) wasn't on hand, naturally, as it had been for our premier appearance in B'ham this year, and no other bands vied for honors. With a full half-time period for the show, and no need for rushing, the band actually had time to complete its maneuvers. The shock from this surprise, plus the exposure and the shady aspect of the feetball fracas, was almost too much. And sabotage is still suspected in the snare drum ranks! * * * We hate to be like this, but we feel confident that Auburn would have defeated the LSU Bengals Saturday, had the entire ROTC unit made the trip. The score, in all probability, would have been 53-6. r * * * Had you noticed? Auburn has scored 13 points in every game we have lost this year, and we have lost each game in which we totaled that score. Maybe this will break next week, as did the who-scores-first- wins-the-game theme suggested by the two Plainsman sports colmunists in Friday's edition. * * * Speaking for the other 90% of the band, we'd like to take issue with Slug Sugg who seemingly resented well-meaning efforts of some who desired to clothe the 11. To the Women's Student Government for their willing assistance. 12. To the Tiger and Martin Theatres for advertising. 13. To the fifteen member-societies of the Council for a bang-up good show. 14. Last but Lord knows not least to John Q. Public, 2500 strong, who made the Carnival a success beyond our fondest hopes. Yours sincerely, Auburn Student Engineer's Council H. Leroy Thompson, President, And the Carnival Committee S. E. Embry, Chairman A. F. Henning Frank Claytor J. L. Rouse band in more presentable, or at least different, raiment. Proposed new band uniforms, despite the rumors you may have heard, certainly do not include "ice cream pants". Neither will any imitation of circus band uniforms be attempted. These two items have been definitely ruled out. While no detailed designs have been drawn up by those backing the movement, it is thought that something in a dark blue (serge, perhaps) with a little red-gold braid will be advocated. * * * However, Slug, the movement has not as yet reached alarming proportions even from your ultra-conservative point of view. Money (kale, lettuce, etc.) is a pre-requi-site for this course, and as far as money is concerned, that is exactly what we do not have plenty of. Perhaps, someday, the Auburn band will be equipped with new uniforms. Perhaps, someday, Auburn will go to the Rose Bowl. Perhaps, this week, we will defeat Boston by a score of approximately 53 to 6. And, Slug . . . We've seen plenty of clarinets which could be termed "raucous", to quote from your column, but never in our association, in an around-the-edges-sort- of-way, have we seen or heard a "meek" clarinet. And we most certainly have never seen a clarinetist "glancing furtively" in the direction of either the "big horns" or the listeners thereof. The only furtive glance we've ever seen from a clarinetist came as one looked up as he was stealthily lifting a reed from a fellow sufferer, to see if he was b'<§ing caught in the act. * * * The above has no bearing on the subject, but came in as an afterthought while we reviewed your statements. We bear no personal malice toward you, Slug. We respect you both as a writer and as a person, and we respect your stand in defending your question, however lamentable your opinion might be. May we never be guilty of condemning a man for saying what he thinks! May we never be accused of violating the sacred principles pertaining to the noblest right of man, that of freedom of speech! In the words of our editor, God forbid that we should do 'Twas a lovely Esqnire, was it not? And, on the cover of last week's Life, our president must have been pretty chilly in that warm weather suit. f Karrie, the Kampus^.^'iCorps Kutie, says, "You're .pretty much concerned about tjv.'band, judging from the space ^Lhose lads take up in this column. How about the pore soldiers in the ranks who ' don't even have a cape to keep them warm? Let's have new uniforms for the whole unit!" November 19, 1940 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Three "Joe" College Dials November 21-27 <- 6:30 10:30 7:00 —ALL p.m.— p.m.— p.m.— 11:30 p.m.— 7:30 8:00 9:00 12:00 2:00 3:30 4:00 7:00 7:00 8:00 11:05 8:00 8:30 11:30 8:00 10:30 p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m. p.m. p.m. TIMES LISTED ARE CENTRAL STANDARD— Thursday, November 21 -Vox Pop—Wally and Parks visit Fibber McGehee and Molly—CBS. •Hal Kemp—MBS. Friday, November 22 -Kate Smith Hour—with Jack Miller's orchestra, Comediennes Nan Rae and Maude Davis, Ted Straeter's choir and Ted Collins—CBS. Glenn Miller—NBC Red. Saturday, November 23 -Wayne King—with Buddy Clark, baritone—CBS. -Your Hit Parade—with Barry Wood, Mark Warnow orchestra, Bea Wain, Hit Paraders Chorus, Marie Greene —CBS. -Symphony Orchestra—Direction of Arturo Toscanini— NBC Blue. -Ray Noble—MBS. Sunday, November 24 -New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra — John Barbirolli, conductor; Deems Taylor, commentator—CBS. -Invitation to Learning—Discussion of John Stuart Mill's "Autobiography." Mark Van Doren, Huntington Cairns —CBS. -Design for Happiness—Solomon orchestra, Lily Pons, guest—CBS. -Helen Hayes Theatre—Starring Helen Hayes—CBS. Monday, November 25 -Those We Love—with Nan Grey and Richard Cromwell —CBS. -Lux Radio Theatre—Cecil B. DeMille, director—CBS. -Kay Kyser—CBS. Tuesday, November 26 -We, The People—Gabriel Heatter and guests—CBS. -Professor Quiz—with Bob Trout—CBS. -Bob Crosby—CBS. Wednesday, November 27 -Fred Allen—with Kenny Baker and Portland Hoffa— CBS. -Eddy Duchin—CBS. Clinton to Play At Capitol City Larry Clinton, the old "Dipsey Doodler", will bring his orchestra to Montgomery Friday night for a dance, under the sponsorship of Chi Sigma Chi. Clinton is well-known for the composing of such hits as "My Reverie", "The Dipsey Doodle", and "Our Love". It was only three years ago that Maestro Clinton began his career as an orchestra leader, but in that time he has gained wide fame. For several years, many famous orchestra leaders engaged Clinton to arrange musical numbers for them, but since Larry started making his own recordings, these orchestra leaders have been forced to do without the Clinton arrangements. Tickets for the dance may be obtained at Lee's Grill, Nick's Place, the French's Music Store in Montgomery. Harvard University in the last year received gifts totaling $4,- 857,942. Pi Kappa Alpha to Hold Formal Dance On Saturday Night Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will hold its annual formal dance Saturday night at Graves Center, with the music of the Auburn Knights. The dance will begin at 9 o'clock. No announcement has been made as yet as to who will lead the dance with R. T. Young, president. However, approximately fifty girls have received invitations for the affair. These girls include: Mary Eva Kelley, Stephens College, Columbia, Mo.; Susan Heas-lett, Judson College, Marion, Ala.; Suzanne Gregoire, Lakeland, Fla.; Mary Frances Cook, Birmingham; Eloise Shoaf, Huntington College, Montgomery; Reid Anderson, Auburn; Vh'ginia McGaba, Huntingdon College, Montgomery; Edwina Powers, Athens; Becky Rankin, Judson College, Marion; Lois Ringe, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga.; Polly Robinson, Wylam; Vivian Vinyard, Birmingham. Madge Norton, Birmingham; Louise Thrash, Auburn; Judy Nee-ly, Birmingham; Mary Jane Ride-out, Birmingham; Martha Young, Birmingham; Betty Barnes, Montgomery; Carolyn Lee, University WG»>*% THAItKSGIUinG i f Full Course Turkey Dinner 75c Turkey . . . dressing . . . everything complete at this economical price. Long after Thanksgiving is past, you'll remember with pleasure the wonderful meal you had at Hitchcock's — turkey perfectly prepared, and all the good things with it. Eat your feast with us. Treat Your Family or Your Date Hitchcock's Cafe PITTS HOTEL BUILDING Musical Comedy Irene7 Comes to Martin on Friday Film Stars Ray Milland And Anna Neagle, Noted British Stage Actress Bringing its popular tunes to the speaking screen for the first time, RKO Radio's film version of "Irene", showing at the Martin Theatre Friday, will have Anna Neagle, the famous British star and Ray Milland sharing stellar honors, and with such favorites as Roland Young, Alan Marshal, May Robson and Billie Burke in prominent roles. Both on Broadway and on road tours "Irene" won a lasting place with theatre-goers as one of the most entertaining and best-liked of all musical comedies, and the picture version is heralded as being even more charming. The plot deals with the scintillating career of a little Irish salesgirl who is catapulted into a fame she doesn't want. Through the kindly efforts of two young society men she becomes a model for a fashionable dress shop in which they are financially interested. She is assigned to model a special gown at a big society ball, but accidentally ruins the gown and has to wear an old-fashioned one of her mother's instead. Irish Society Girl This makes her the sensation Of the affair, and when society takes her up, the dress shop manager seizes the opportunity for a fine publicity stunt and installs the girl in a swanky Fifth Avenue apartment as an Irish society girl, seeing to it that she wears only his dress creations. How the scheme works out, and its result on the triangle romance between the girl and the two young men, leads to 'We've Come a Long Way Together' -- \ll'$ £/ea£|r e TVme_ Since 1873; API Ain't What She Was Ye Stude of 1940 Tells About Ye Old 1873 Stude By WYATT BURKETT There were possibly no Sir Walter Raleighs in the days of 1873 at Auburn for two principal reasons. First, a girl was practically an unknown element on the campus. Second, who could ask one of these splendidly attired Cadets to soil the coat of his elegant uniform. And who amongst them would sacrifice so greatly in view of the fact that he was one of these brilliantly clothed persons. Imagine his embarrassment to appear at drill, which was a daily requirement, without his single-breasted coat with its plain standing collar hooking in the front, with its three large buttons on each side-edge of the plait in the rear, its eight large buttons down the front, and its three small buttons on each cuff. Absolutely ridiculous! But the remainder of his uniform can hardly be overlooked. No, for the whole only attained the height of perfection. There were his pants, or pantaloons, gray and with the black welt down the outer edge. His shoes were Monroe and no other could be worn on duty. Ah! but the accessories crown the whole with that needed, that faultless touch. The cap, the white linen gloves, black tie, and —• glori-of Georgia, Athens, Ga.; Margaret Reeves, Birmingham; M. L. Wood, Huntsville; Flody Mayne, Montgomery; Pauline Brown, Birmingham; Helen Crook, Auburn; June Essberg, Birmingham; Frances Franke, Birmingham. Hazel Roberts, Birmingham; Margaret Chapman, Huntingdon College, Montgomery; Luverne Wise, Atmore; Betty Siler, Monte-vallo; Audrey Busbee, Mobile; Jean Atkins, Auburn; Margaret McCain, Auburn; Nell Burford, Birmingham; Elizabeth Mitchell, Montgomery; Carolyn Mason, Birmingham; Mary Katherine Cook, Talladega. Merle Wakefield, University of Ala.; Frances Dean, University of Ala.; Mary Ray, University of Ala.; Sara Jo Howell, Anniston; Jo Gatlin, Tallahassee, Fla.; Alice Wise, Birmingham; Lorene Wood, Huntsville; Marjorie Holcomb, Birmingham. the fast-moving climax of the picture. Talented Stars The talented Miss Neagle, who was herself a musical comedy star in England before she turned to the screen, is said to give a remarkable performance in the title-role, with Milland and Alan Marshall as the rival society men also scoring notably. Roland Young plays the role of the dress shop manager, May Robson that of Miss Neagle's grandmother and Billie Burke that of Marshal's mother, with Arthur Treacher as the butler and Marsha Hunt, Isabel Jewell, Doris Nolan, Ethel Griffies, Stuart Robertson and Tommy Kelly in other important parts. Many Songs The songs that helped to make the original stage presentation famous: "Alice Blue Gown," "Irene," "Castle of Dreams" and "There's Something in the Air," have been retained in the picture and are skillfully introduced to carry along the story. In addition, the composers of the original tunes, Harry Tierney and. Joseph McCarthy, wrote a new number especially for the film, "You've Got Me Out on a Limb." ously — the worsted or silk crimson sash with tassel. I"f need be, there was a 'great coat' to be used in cold weather, or for other special purposes on command. However, ye ole '73 freshman newly arrived to the campus found himself on a narrow path, where to deviate from a strict set of regulations was to fall into the gulf of dismissal from college. Fighting, dueling or otherwise, offered excellent grounds for dismissal, as did opprobrious or defamatory language, boisterous conduct, mutiny or sedition against the authorities of the college. Picture the sorrowful face our freshman of the last few years would exhibit if, suddenly and mysteriously, he were shifted back to 1873 to find that he could no longer grease the tracks in front of an outgoing train, could no longer stand alongside the tracks and paint the cars as they passed with great smears and blotches, and could no longer delay and practically disassemble the trains. In fact, he could neither visit trains at time of arrival or times of departure, unless by special permission — on penalty of being dismissed. He would certainly desire a return to the college life he had left. And with that return he would have a greater appreciation of other people's property. But let him linger awhile with the Cadets of '73, for he will benefit by it. To church he will go each Sunday, marching along with the rest. To public houses where fermented or spiritous or intoxicating liquors are sold he will not go — not even on Friday or Saturday night. He will not if he desires to remain in college. Nor will he stay in college, if he leaves or goes beyond College limits, if he refuses to give evidence upon request of the Faculty, if he explodes powder within Cadet limits, if he participates in exciting or noisy gatherings, whites on the walls, disobeys orders, answers for another at roll-call, entertains in quarters, possesses cards, or horses, (Continued on page 4) FRED WARING and his famous Glee Club rehearsing his original Football Song for introduction on "Chesterfield Pleasure Time" over the Coast-to-Coast N. B. C. Network. Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians Coming Here in Film, Today, Tomorrow Free Moving Picture to Show at Langdon Hall Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians will appear in a film showing here today and tomorrow at Langdon Hall. The time of shows today are 2:30, 3:30, 7:30 and 8:00 p.m., and tomorrow, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. All showings are free. "Pleasure Time" is the main feature of the film, and is supplemented by a second movie, "To-baccoland, U.S.A.", a humanly interesting document of the Southland. Both films are made under the production of "The March of Time" officials. Featured in the film "Pleasure Time", in addition to Waring and his 55 Pennsylvanians, are Donna Dea, Patsy Garrett, Three Fellers and Three Gals, Two Bees and a Honey, and the Les Paul String Trio. All of these musical hosts are featured on Waring's 15-min-ute radio program, featured five nights a week over NBC, and sponsored by Chesterfield Company. The picture will illustrate how Waring builds his shows into mam-mouth productions to please the entertainment world. Several college football songs will also be featured in the film. .«&' '- ';;'::-'.,-:--: :•:• *WB Meals Served From 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner inanatmosphere of refinement and pleasant surroundings. 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Pledges, members and their dates, as well as the Scarabs, who are here on their national convention, made up the 250 persons on the guest list. After so long a time, the sleepiness began to wear off and everyone had the time of their lives. Wednesday -DOUBLE FEATURE— i/li'im/fm Co-Feature TIM HOLT 'Wagon Train' Thursday Friday 1.40 a*1 «ftd " MARTIN 'THE PLACE TO GO" Page Four THE P L A I N S M AN November 19, 1940 The Vols Won't Schedule Auburn, but They'll Sure as Hell Play Rootville T e a m H a s Lo»t 4 2 Vols S c h e d u l e T h em C o n s e c u t i v e G a m e s Year in, Y e a r out By JOHN PIERCE, Sports Editor Today we present a short interview with the coach of the Rootville Rabbits, losers in 42 consecutive football games, on his coaching record. Q.—Is it true, Coach Popoff, that your teams have last 42 games in succession? A.—Yes, we have fallen before 42 really great ball clubs. However, of these 42 losses practically every one has been a moral victory. Rootville never fails to salvage something from the game. Q.—When was the last time Rootville won an athletic contest? A.—I really don't know. I'm only 65 years old. If we've won anything since I've been here it must have been a spelling bee. Q.—Now, Coach, what did you think of that fine team from Peoria A. & M. which later played in the Rose Bowl? A.—They were all right, but I certainly think that with a couple of breaks my boys could have taken that one. Sixty-two points isn't so much when a team is used to playing under pressure, as is ours. Of course we didn't get a chance to see A. & M.'s first string. It was in St. Louis attending a charity banquet. As for the second to fifth strings, inclusive, I'll admit that they knew how to handle that ball. Q.—What is the best game a team under your guidance has ever played? A.—It's pretty hard to pick out any one game. One, however, stands out in my memory. I'll never forget it. It was my birthday and the boys were playing one just for me. We were stacked up against Northern Rhode Island Junior College and the situation surely looked bad with only seven minutes to play and NRIJC leading 39-0. Yes, i t looked plenty bad for the old Rabbits. Then suddenly it happened. With a drive that seemed to fire up all of Rhode Island they went wild and scored on a 68 yard field goal—a moral victory if there ever was one, 39-3. Q.—Mr. Popoff, what do you consider your worst break of last season? A.—I think undoubtedly our worst break was in the game with Nakisaki Normal. As you know, Nakisaki had one of the greatest teams in the North Dakota Border Conference. The game was all tied up, 0-0, when, with but 26 minutes to play they broke loose and pushed over eight touchdowns to edge us out. Yes, they were a sick looking bunch until that last minute rally. Q.—I Can see why. Now, what would you call your greatest thrill in football? A.—I think it was in the game against Southwestern North Dakota Mines, watching that beautiful 97 yard run of our quarterback with 31 seconds of play remaining. I've never seen anything in football to equal it. Q.—Did his touchdown win the game for Rootville? A.—Touchdown? He didn't make any touchdown. He thought the game was over and was running to get the softest seat on the bus. Well, I have to go now. We play Tennessee this week you know. They schedule us every year. Enter chorus, singing The Rootville Rouser Stand up, stand up, brave Rootville, Let's fight that Volunteer; If we make it easy for 'em, They'll sign us up next year. You know we're for you, Rabbits. We're all here in the stands. Just one more scotch and soda And we'll walk home on our hands. So come, you bounding Bunnies, And hop right off that bus. The Vols won't schedule Auburn, But they'll sure as hell play us. Ye Ole '73 Stude (Continued from page 3) or dogs, or firearms. In short, to remain he must be a gentleman in every sense of the word, must be a soldier, and must maintain good grades, moral and mental fitness. The 1873 freshman was given a small handbook entitled REGULATIONS OF THE LITERARY A N D MILITARY DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF ALABAMA. In a book for the purpose he wrote a matriculation promise: "I hereby engage to serve as a Cadet in the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College; and I promise on honor, while I continue a member thereof to obey all legal orders of the constituted authorities of the College, and to discharge all my duties as Cadet with regularity and fidelity." He paid fifty dollars for instruction and five dollars Surgeon's fee . . . unless he entered as a State Cadet. The so-called 'State Cadets' were selected by County Superintendents, two from each county. They were not required to pay tuition fees. But, on the other hand, they * We buy men's second-hand Clothing and Shoes. Jake's Place 1 2 3 So. 9 t h S t r e et O p e l i k a , Alabama were restricted in their choice of a course of study to Agriculture or Engineering. One of the interesting features of the regulations in 1873 was the one which stated: "Cadets who remain one year after graduation in Agriculture, Letters, or Science, shall, on the recommendation of the Faculty, be entitled to the degree of Master." To those laboring for a Master's Degree in this college, and others, in this year 1940 the preceding statement is surprising if unknown before, and amusing if known already. Yes, the times have changed; they will continue to change, to improve if civilization continues to advance. Auburn, great as it now seems, will march forward with the times, will grow, will soar upward, always upward, magnificently, steadily, inexorably — until, in 1970, '80, '90, or 2000, someone will find on a dusty shelf in the library a catalogue of API in 1940 and he will smile — and maybe write an article entitled "Ye Ole '40 Stude." WICGINTON FURNITURE COMPANY E. O. PEARSON, Mgr. C o m p l e t e H o u se F u r n i s h i n g s • 113-115 South Ninth Street Phone 83 Opelika, Ala. D R I NK It G i v e s A S a n d w i c h A C o l l e g e E d u c a t i on Leo Bird Passes Louisiana State To 21-13 Victory Over Tigers turn and Abner' Starred in Tiger Show Wednesday " D r e a m i n g Out Loud" I s S t o r y of W h o l e s o me E v e r y d a y A m e r i c a n Life Into a world gone mad with war and hate, Lum and Abner of radio fame bring a simple story, packed with the humor and peace of the Ozarks, to their millions of fans. Playing the two kindly old storekeepers of Pine Ridge who have become so beloved, Lum and Abner make an attention demanding screen bow in "Dreaming Out Loud" Wednesday and Thursday at the Tiger Theatre. When they take the affairs of Pine Ridge into their own hands to straighten out, Lum and Abner let themselves in for action and excitement. Frank Craven, the town's only physician, becomes their first problem. The unselfish old doctor has broken down in caring for the people around Pine Ridge. Frances Langford, the postmistress, and Robert Wilcox, the young son of Frank Craven, are concerned, too. They are in love, but Craven's ill health and the firm and bitter antagonism of Clara Blandick, Frances' aunt, prevent their marriage. Lum and Abner enlist the aid of Bobs Watson, Frances' small brother, and Irving Bacon to bring the affairs of the friends to a happy ending. Yet they are forced to track down a ruthless hit-and-run driver, act as the "hands" of paralyzed Frank Craven to save the life of Bobs Watson. Football Is Fun (Continued from page 2) was in the backfield to protect the passer. Then started a series of laterals in which every man on the team got his hands on the ball. Finally the last man to receive the ball stepped backward over his own goal line, whereupon he drew back and threw the ball as far down field as he could, and right into the waiting arms of a team mate who almost scored a touchdown. That is the way they operate. Plays made up to fit the situation are always best they claim. One of their favorite defensive formations is a ten-man line with one man in the secondary. And they actually won a game last year with this formation, much to their own surprise. On another play, the ball carrier precedes his interference. When he is about to be tackled he laterals to the man behind him, who laterals to the man nearest him, who laterals to the next man, and so on until every man on the team has had a chance to carry the ball. Once when their star halfback broke into the open and was running for a sure touchdown, he looked behind him and saw one of the officials running along behind him. Whereupon he tossed the ball to the official and said, "You carry it a while". WELCOME STUDENTS! Friendly Service at the ARCADE PHARMACY Martin Theatre Building P h i l S. H u d s o n , ' 34 O P E L I KA Bayou Bengals Recover Five API Fumbles; Third Loss of Season for Auburn Tigers By JOHN PIERCE, Sports Editor Marine Jack Meagher's portable Plainsmen Saturday fumbled their way up and down Legion Field for most of sixty minutes and woke up to find themselves 13-21 losers to the underdog Bengals of Louisiana State University before a disappointing and disappointed crowd of 11,000 frostbitten spectators. It was little more than a case of the regular bi-weekly lull for the home Tigers, and an angry, keyed up outfit from the Louisiana Bayous was in no mood to let its opportunities go astray, utilizing superior weight and alert play to pound over three touchdowns and cut Auburn's supreme efforts off eight points short of its own score. Bird Leads Bengals Among others there was one prominent and unanswered question in the mind of every sober spectator as the final horn blew to end the exhibition:—Why has L. S.U. lost four games this year? For the giant charges of Bernie Moore were anything but a mediocre ball club Saturday. Led by Leo Bird, the boy who was supposed to be locked up in the hospital with a damaged head, the Bengals outcharged, outrushed, outpassed, and outscored the Auburn aggregation that was, before the game, a 2-1 favorite to take its third conference victory. J im Samford, Plainsman right end, set up the first score early in the game as he shot through from the L.S.U. 24 to block Go-rinski's punt. The ball bounded backward into the end zone and Theo Cremer was there to recover. McGowen came through with the conversion and Auburn led, 7-0, before the shivering crowd had gotten seated. Smart LSU Quarterbacking L.S.TJ. took the kickoff and, by smart quarterbacking which sent quick kicks soaring over the Auburn secondary and deep into Auburn territory, put the Plainsmen in the holes that set up the first scoring chance. Late in the period Bird returned a McGowen kick to the 40 and engineered his mates to the tying score in seven plays. The touchdown came on a pass from the 21. Bird, on fourth down, lofted one down to the five which 195-pound Dudley Pillow reached up to grab with ease as he clattered across for the touchdown. API's Tennis Ace Conclusion — They actually win a few games each year, much to their own surprise and horror. Because they consider their season ruined when they win a game. One more incident to top off the story — recently they were losing by about six touchdowns, and the game was in the waning minutes of the last quarter. With a series of beautifully executed passes they managed to score. Whereupon they sent for the 'water boy' and broke open champagne and had a party right there on the field. Truly, there can be "fun in football". (Idea from Collier's). J. R. MOORE Jeweler & Optometrist A l l M a k e s of W a t c h es S i l v e r w a r e — D i a m o n ds R e p a i r i n g a S p e c i a l ty Eyes Scientifically Examined Glasses Correctly Fitted Broken Lenses Duplicated Dr. S t a r l i n g J o h n s on • OPELIKA — PHONE 120-J Opelika'8 Oldest and Best Jewelry Store • When in Columbus make Kayser-Lilien-thai your headquarters. Just the type fur coat, sport coat, suit, dress and accessories for college wear. K A Y S E R - L I M E N T H A L , Inc. The Shop of Original Styles 1109 BROADWAY COLUMBUS, GA. Our line of R I D I NG B O O T S & P A N T S Is t h e best in East A l a b a m a We also feature Freeman KOPLON'S OPELIKA'S BEST Barnes added the point. Bird Passes L.S.U. roared to its winning touchdown in the closing minutes of the third following Lipkis' recovery of an Auburn fumble on the Bengal 48. Bird and Weaver took turns running until they had reached the 29 and Bird turned loose another of his devastating passes, this time to Jack Fulker-son who was run out of bounds a yard from the goal line. Gorinski scored on a line smash and Barnes converted for what was probably the biggest single point in the ball game. I t was Auburn right back again, and Monk Gafford started it with a 27 yard runback of the ensuing kickoff to the Plainsman 35. Two McGowen to Faulk passes gained most of the distance to the L.S.U. 22. There, after three plays had failed to gain, Buddy McMahan started on a wide run to the left, wheeled and tossed to McGowen and Dick twisted his way across the last line for the score. McGow-en's kick was wide to the right and the Tigers trailed, 13-14. McGowen Fumbles All of which called for another touchdown or another defeat for the Plainsmen and their eagerness for the former was their downfall. After fine defensive play had halted another Bengal spree on the 11 the Tigers took the ball at that point and gambled for the winning score. Dick McGowen started on a run to the right side with knees high and all good intentions — with everything but the ball, said ball having gotten away and bounced to the one where Fulker-son recovered. I t took only one play from there and a back thundered over to sew the scoring end of the game up for the day. Who was this back? Bird. Goree Was Outstanding From what this writer saw of the Louisiana State team it could be adjudged the number one prob- • * » » * . • - . . . • ;; t- ,-;.iv.:;,*..- . , . ..~..-o.-.' .• :.•.»:..«*a J. W. McKee, API senior from Selma, is shown above with many of the trophies he has won as a symbol of his prowess as a tennis player. McKee is captain of the Auburn Tennis Team. He is enrolled in veterinary medicine. lem child of the Southeastern Conference. The Bengal line scaled 205 pounds and was as hard a charging seven men as has faced the Tigers this season. J. W. Goree and Vivian Gianelloni worked almost flawlessly at the guard positions to mow down opposing tacklers in front of their backfield mates, while Fulkerson, Pillow, and gigantic Jack Barrett supplied the rest of whatever has been needed in the Bengal forward wall. Bird, Dodson, and Gorinski were as dangerous a trio as could be found in one backfield. Cuts made far all printing purposes^ in an up-to-date plantby, expert workmen;. The Auburn offense worked well throughout, but many fumbles, five of which were recovered by L.S.U., proved the undoing. A weak pass defense was responsible for two of the Bayou scores and that last period mistake made a gift of the third. Today JAMES STEWART ROSALIND RUSSELL in ' N o Time for Comedy' Scenes of A u b u r n vs. LSU F o o t b a ll G a m e WINTER-TIME Is SWEATER " And GLOVE TIME • You'll find a comp l e t e l i n e a t— OLIN L HILL'S 'The Man With The Tape" Wednesday-Thursday Down Home at Pine Ridge with the home-town philosophers of the air in the story they searched five years to find! with FRANCES IANGFORD FRANK CRAVEN SOBS WATSON PHIL HARRIS TIGER lause... at the familiar red cooler * - # • - Opelika Coca Cola Bottling Co. P h o n e 70 M-64-1 |
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