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CHERRY PIE ^Jlne. PlnljinjynRDUia FOR GEORGE * * " V J 6 - V S ^ £ * J L H ^ \x*JU \>>v^^r\AAJ • 9 • * VOL LXIV ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1945 NUMBER 19 New Catalog Contains Changes In ^urncu Basic College Fee Revised I a Sphinx Cups For Winning Singers Awarded To SAE and Kappa Delta Singing "Tell Me Why" and "My Wonderful One", the Kappa Delta's won the Sphinx sing cup for the girls. Harmonizing on "Let The Rest Of The World Go By", the SAE's won for the boy's last Thursday nite. Doris Karcher, president of Sphinx, presented t h e cups. Other sorority and fraternity groups singing were the Delta Zeta's who presented skits along with their songs, "Dance With the Dollie" and "Let Me Call You Sweetheart". The Chi Omegas sang "Chi O Girl" and "Auld Lang Syne"; the Kappa Sigs, directed by "Smokey Jo" sang "Old Black Joe" and a medly. The Omega Tau Sigma's selection were "In The Evening By The Moonlight" and "I Want My Mammy". Bill Cook directed the singing for the SAE's. A vocal solo by Betty Kent was featured in the KD group which was directed by Martha Nell Simpson. Ring Committee Announced By Boshell, Chairman Rings have been placed on sale to members of the senior class by the ring committee of the Executive Cabinet, leaded by Buris Boshell. Samples of rings will be on exhibit at the FFA Co-op Book Store in the basement of Samford Hall at all times after this week. It is also planned to have a salesman at the booth at the Main Gate once every two weeks to facilitate those wishing to buy rings. Members of the committee in addition to Boshell are Chalmers Bryant, whose phone number is 473; Bill Crum, 445; Reuben Beuben Burch, 869; Martha Ellis, 9142; and Dale Garber, 9143. World Student Service Fund Book Drive To Be Headed By Toomer and Ashley Capt. Jack Ferrell Missing In Germany Captain and catcher of the 1941 Tiger nine, now Capt. Jack Ferrell, '43, has been missing in action over Germany since January 22. He was a navigator on a B-17. Playing guard on the renowed . Auburn eleven t h a t downed Georgia's mighty Rose Bowl team in 1942 climaxed Capt. Ferrell's two seasons on the gridiron for the Tigers. He was president of the "A" Club in 1942. His wife, three months old son, and his mother live in Birmingham, his home town. Capt. Ferrell majored in business administration at API. Up- Aon graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Forces. f Sam Adams, sports editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, paid , tribute to the Auburn athlete in - his column last week. "Jack Ferrell will go down in Auburn history," he wrote, "as one of the school's finest linesmen. He asked no quarter and gave none. When the chips were down, Jack was at his.best. "That's why he'll probably turn up safe; maybe in a prison camp. You simply oa^'t toimvhiin'out yet; not a guy like Jack Ferrell." It was Jack Ferrell and Fagan Canzoneri who started the reeled the Alburn Their famous victory , Georgia and Frankie Sink- *MBI Old Text Books To Be Collected Until March 2 The "universities of captivity" need books. The World Student Service Fund book drive for prisoners of war gets under way in Auburn at the end of the present quarter, with Margaret Toomer, vice-president of Cardinal Key, and Gibbs Ashley, president •fch-ODK, acting as co-chairmen. \ N / \ The drive will last fron»Feb> 27 through Mar. 2. A bootrfwill be set up between Ross and Samford to take care of donations by college students and faculty. High school groups are participating in the drive and townspeople will be given an opportunity to contribute. One prison camp carries on 170 hours of academic work per week. Subjects include algebra, calculus, chemistry, electricity and magnetism, English composition, French, German, Hebrew, history, art, mechanical drawing, physics, Spanish, trigonometry, bookkeeping and accounting, agriculture, b i o l o g y , zoology, medicine, law, public speaking, and eccnamiGt,r The most popular studies are the sciences. For American prisoners in Europe, the Y.M.C.A., representing the U. S. Armed Forces Institute, has established a special committee to organize, supervise and appraise the studies of the Ameo«in prisoners. It is hoped i ^ j ^ J a r d of proficiency will be given which can be presented to American university of his ce when the prisoner returns. The University of London Write For, ( ^ a ^ j f VT^^y^^k s s;c s ce£^%on;; pleted; ..Oxford and Cambridge wUJ. do so when certairTresidence BALL NOW TO PLAY FOR UNCLE SAM One week ago —BFOC (big freshman on campus) B i l ly Ball, Winston-Salem, N. C, was sworn into the Executive Cabinet as freshman representative. Ten weeks ago—Ed. Garrett was the third member of this year's Cabinet to leave school for the armed forces. Eight weeks ago—the Cabinet passed an additional qualification for t h e special election. This stated that anyone petitioning for a Cabinet office should submit acceptable proof that he would remain in school nine months. Four weeks ago—Billy's proof was accepted by the Qualifications Board and he ran in the election for freshman rep. Two weeks ago — API football publicity stated that Billy Ball was the only member of this year's football team who was sure to return next fall. Saturday—Billy Ball, member of PiKA, "A" Club, pledge of Alpha Psi, tailback on the football team, a n d freshman representative to the Cabinet-received orders to report immediately for active duty in the Army Air Corps. ' bellidn that -1 "''eleven- tf? s .recalls. Y * la^a*w*ft Six students who have livecV in 'the farm home management house have written articles foe publication in the Country Gentleman, leading rural magazine, on its' Youth Forum page. The subject, "Why I Think Homemaking is Glamorous," is to be presented in a-.panel discussion in the March issue! -,. Coeds selected were the ones who happened to be present when the photographer, Lewis Arnold, took pictures several months ago for the magazine. Five-dollar checks have been mailed to the following home economics students who participated: Ann Hopper, Centre; Margaret Dour-rough, Cullman; Mary Evelyn Jefferson, Auburn; Nell Higgins, Fyffe; Evelyn Tucker, Cullman; and Therese Gunter, Geraldine. Auburn's home management house, the only one of its kind in the states, was described in the National Journal of Home Economics two years ago. Dr. requirements are met after the war. It is said that more Britons are studying liberal arts subjects today in the prison camps than in the British universities. All textbooks not more than ten years old are needed. First editions no longer being used in classrooms are acceptable. Other types of books needed are standard works in English literature: Shakespeare, Milton, Dickens, Scott, Thackeray, Austen, Bronte, Eliot, Meredith, Hardy, Galsworth etc. Books on professional subjects, such as law, medicine, and theology, are in demand. Standard detective stories by Doyle, Cristie, Sayers, or other authors make good donations. Language books — grammars and readers and classics in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian—are acceptable. SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETS ON THURSDAY IN LANGDON HALL Washington's birthday at 7 p. m. in Langdon Hall—that's when history will be made. To be more exact, it will be the historic first meeting of the class of '47, now the sophomore class. Nancy Reinsmith, New Orleans, La., will preside at the meeting and will introduce the other class officers. Speakers will be P. M. Norton, new co-ordinator of Veterans' Affairs; Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of API; Dean Turpin Bannister, of the architecture school; Col. Oscar Gates, new PMS&T; and Ralph Draughon, director of instruction. Important class business will be brought up. All sophomores are urged to be at Langdon at 7 on Thursday, February 22. Glee Club Sings At Faculty Forum And Ft. Benning Under the direction of Dr. Fagan Thompson, the Auburn Girls Glee Club presented a concert of modern and classical songs for an all-GI audience at Fort Benning Saturday night. The program was the first of a number of out-of-town trips tentatively planned for the club. After the concert, a dance was held in honor of the singers. At one end of the spacious post gymnasium in which it was held, was a long table banked with fern, from which punch was served throughout the evening. Approximately fifty-six members went on the tirp. Mrs. Wallace Tidmore accompanied them. Faculty Forum Presenting a program of modern and classical songs, the Glee Club entertained the Faculty Forum at their monthly meeting in the Dining Hall Monday night. Highlighting the program were such numbers as "There Are Such Things", "This Is My Country", and "British Children's Prayer." Approximately fifty-six members sang in the concert." ~~Dr. Fagan Thompson is director of the Glee Club, and Miss Edna Earl Bass, of Opelika, is pianist. EXAM SCHEDULE FOR THIS QUARTER IS ANNOUNCED The schedule of final examinations for the winter quarter has been released by the Registrar's office. Examinations in subjects carrying 5 hours credit scheduled at hours indicated in parentheses, will be held as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 28: All Freshman English (and classes n o t scheduled below) — 8:30-11:00 a. m. (9 a. m. classes)—1-3:30 p. m. (1 p. m. classes)—3:30-6 p. m. Thursday, Mar. 1: (8 a. m. classes)—8:30-11 a. m. (11 a. m. classes)—71-3:30 p. m. (4 a. m. classes)—3:30-6 p. m. Friday, Mar. 2: (10 a. m. classes)—8:30-11 a. m. (2 p. m. classes)—3:30-6 p. m. (3 p. m. classes)—1-3:30 p. m. Physics Laboratory Examination wil lbe held Saturday, Feb. 24, at 1:30 p. m. All other subjects carrying less than 5 hours credit will be held at the last class meeting prior to Tuesday, February 27. f r - * Dancer To Perform In Concert Series Ruth Page, ballet dancer, will present a program of dances with word and music in Langdon Hall on Monday, March 12 at 8:15 in Langdon Hall. Admission will be 65c for students and $1.25 for others. This will be the third in the concert series to be presented here this year. „Miss Page, a native of Indian-apojis, Ind., where her father was' a very prominent physician and founder-of the James Whit-comb Riley Hospital. Her mother was an accomplished musician. In her childhood she loved poetry and found a delight in spontaneous dancing. She began to study motion at the age of twelve and sobn attracted attention of Annja Pavlowa. After dancing with Fjavlowa more than a year on her last South American tour, Miss Page returned to the United States and continued her studies with Adolph Bolm. She was intrpduced to London on the winning pictures by judg- APHI0 INITIATES SEVEN NEW MEN Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, initiated seven into membership on Monday night. Those taken into APhiO were Richard Corr, sophomore in electrical engineering from One-onta; Bill Ransom, junior in chemistry from Gallion; Jesse James, junior in electrical engineering. from Florence; Gordon Hallmark, junior in mechanical engineering from Birmingham; James Cappell, freshman in electrical engineering from Louisville; Morris Arnold, sophomore in agriculture from Sylacauga; and Percy Carter, freshman in b u s i n e s s administration from Clio. Officers of Alpha Phi Omega who held the initiation are Foy Campbell, president, junior in business from York; Bryson Hatfield, secretary, Montgomery, junior in mechanical engineering; Oliver Sanford, vice-president, Dadeville, senior in engineering; Clint Wilkinson, sophomore in pre-med from Selma, treasurer; and Frank Charleton, senior in civil engineering from Autauga-ville, corresponding secretary. Art Guild's Show Of Watercolors Starts In Annex Water-colors painted by students at API go on exhibit today in the Art Annex. The exhibit is being sponsored by the Art Guild. Ten entries have been submitted, and ribbons will be placed COSTUME EXHIBIT Pfc. Jimmy Werrell Receives Silver Star For Action In France Camp Hood, Tex., Feb. 19:—Lt. Col. and Mrs. Angus J. Werrell, of Denver, Col., have received word from the War Department, that their son, Pfc. James M. Werrell, who has been recommended for the Silver Star, for gallantry in action in France, was wounded in Germany on Jan 26 He was previously awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. In September of last year, Pfc. Werrell's company took a small village in Brittany, France. Shortly thereafter they were forced to withdraw, leaving wounded and some equipment. Pfc. Werrell volunteered and took part in a six man patrol and in the face of heavy enemy fire, succeeded in bringing back two seriously wounded comrads. In commending Pfc. Warrell, his Regimental Commanding Officer said, in part, "Your heroic action has gained confidence from your superior officers, and is an inspiration to your comrades in arms and a credit to your organization." Pfc. Warrell volunteered in 1942 while attending Auburn Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. He was a member of an A.S.T.P. unit at the University of Mississippi and was later assigned to the Infantry. He was graduated from Smiley Jr. High School and attended East High School, in Denver. At A.P.I., he was on the track team and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Epsilon Delta premedical fraternity and A.P.I. Premedical Society. Lt. Col. Warrell has returned from overseas duty and is now stationed at Camp Hood, Texas. COORDINATOR To Include Laboratory Fees Chemistry, Engineering, and Ag Schools Make Course Additions And Improvements Changes announced in the 1945-46 catalog, which was released last week, will go into effect at the beginning of the summer quarter. Changes in curriculum will not affect those now in school who have passed the quarter of work in which course changes are made. Neither will they be expected to fulfill total hour qualifications for degrees in the cases where hours required have been raised. They will, however, take the minimum quarter hour load in the schools with curricula calling for an increased load, during their remaining quarters at Auburn. Additions have been made to the curricula offered here as Auburn has been approved by the US Veteran's Administration for the training of veterans under the GI Bill of Rights. A number of courses have been set up to encourage enrollment of ex-servicemen and women, not only in regular degree courses, but also those who will be in college for only a short time and who wish to qualify for jobs not requiring degrees. The college offers,to those qualified for attendance the full extend of its facilities in the schools of agriculture, architecture, art, chemistry, education, engineering, home ec, pharmacy and science and lit. Courses taken in shortened curricula are applicable to degrees should the veteran decide to work toward that later. No More Lab Fees Incorporating into the basic college fee an average lab fee in the different curricula, the new system eliminates entirely lab fees and the extra worry they caused at registration time. Non-resident students will pay an out-of-state fee of thirty dollars per quarter instead of the former twenty dollars. This is in accordance with the state's policy of educating its own students, first. Curricula changes in several schools, notably those of agriculture, chemistry, and engineering have been made. After a detailed study of the courses in twenty-five leading engineering colleges, the faculty of the School of Engineering has developed a curricula which they believe to be superior to any. The improvements made are essentially the restoration of credit requirements for graduation from the School of Engineering which existed prior to the inauguration of the quarter system in June 1942. Dean Hannum especially stress-that the engineering courses Norton Takes Over As Coordinator Of Veteran Affairs P. M. Norton, one of the latest additions to the administrative staff of the school, has been appointed coordinator of veteran affairs on the campus by Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of API. Mr. Norton was previously principal of the Frisco City Public Schools. He will represent the school on matters regarding veterans' educations and will serve as special advisor to students attending college under the authority of the Veterans Administration or the GI Bill of Rights. He will assist those enrolling the new curricula as prescribed in t h e 1945-46 catalog. Mr. Norton's office is located in Samford Hall. audiences at the Coliseum and then spent two years on Broadway. She was one of the first to play at the "ballet theater" in Chicago. Monte Carlo, Buenos Aires, Salzberg, and Velasquez were included on her tours. She was the first guest solo dancer with the Metropolitan Opera and later danced with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She and Bentley Stone formed a ballet team and for several years they perforn/ied together. Her program here will consist of dances to music and poetry of E.j E. Cummings, Archibald McLeish, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mart Turbyfill, Dorothy Parker, Baudelair, Ogden Nash, Eugefte-Figldyand Garcia Lorca. es Betty Jones, Frances Meaders, and Nancy Reinsmith. Paintings on exhibit are "The Tree" by Ginger Duncan; "Toom-er's Corner" and "Iris" by Vivien-ne Duncan; and "Auburn Station" by Susanne Lowe. "Langdon Hall" and "Red Hill Church" by Nancy Reinsmith, "Altar of Prayer" and "Homestead" by Betty Wilmore, and "Campus Scene" and "Any Minute" by Mildred Woodham. The exhibit will be open to the public every day from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. and will continue for two weeks. The Art Guild has selected Dean Turpin Bannister and Miss Dorothy Jean Newman honorary members. FROM MUSEUM OPENS Featuring the extraordinary dresses, headgear and other accessories worn by American women during other wars, the exhibit now being shown in the library of architecture building comes from the Brooklyn Museum of Fine Arts. Obtained by Professor Joseph Marino-Merlo, its co-sponsor is the clothing department of the home ec school. The exhibit, shown on dress models and a manniquin borrowed from Mildred Lippitt, will be here until the end of the. . _ month. The library is open on ^Margaret Toomer/lPhyllis Kloeti, weekdays from eight until four-thirty; and from eight until twelve on Saturday. The publi is invited to see the costumes. Style Show Held At Convocation A style show, featuring clothes made by students in Miss Carmen Croft's clothing class and selections from downtown shops, was presented at Women's Convocation yesterday afternoon. Music was furnished by La- Holme McClendon and Susan Brown was commentator. Officers of WCGA who assisted Miss Croft were_^Annti iDuhosf?., Martha Elus/joyce^Stoghter, Van Cardwell^aflflMlryimnKleP" field. Girls modeling suits made by themselves were Elizabeth Hart, Jean Gauntt, Ann McCluskin, Kathleen Scrivner, and Susan Delony. Through the courtesy of Hage-dorn's, Mildred Lippitt's, Grady Loftin's, and Polly Tech clothing stores, other fashions were modeled by- Naj^cjr_Rejnsinlth^ ^Am* Black,5pX,T "" ' ' '" "" ' er, (Maxine Tatigg,^ carmelita Ward, ^Carolyn SelfJ^Julia Le Seur tnerine Myrtys Ferguson, T5amaris"Smith, Betty McLanfihliivMarjr Francis Jones, Virginia Grayson, Kimball Boan, Magna Le S t u r g e o n , (Maye Strong/ Grace Tonge, Jean Camp-beHTand Betty Adair. es have been revised to devote twenty-percent of the curicula to a study of humanities and eighty percent to technical courses. This is in accordance with the recommendations of the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. Next week the Plainsman will carry an article on the specific changes in engineering curricula prepared by Dean J. E. Hannum. Booklet On Education Contains Six Photos Taken At Auburn Six of the eleven photographs in the booklet, "Higher Education in the United States", published in Spanish for distribution in Latin-American countries, were shots taken on the Auburn campus. Published by Guy E. Snavely, executive director of the Association of American Colleges, the booklet surveys briefly the de-veloyment of a higher education in the United States with information about the educational set-up as it works today. The photographs from Auburn included shots pf engineering students; women's athletics; varsity basketball; a home economics lab; and a veterinary lab sceni V Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1945 • ^JhjE_ PJjQiiJimynnjDiJi • Published weekly by the students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. 'SCENE-AROUND' MARTHA RAND, Editor-in-Chief HENRY STEINDORFF, Business Manager MIMI SIMMS, Managing Editor BOB KIRBY, Advertising Manager IRENE LONG, Associate Editor ARNOLD THOMAS, Asst. Ad. Manager SARAH SMITH, Feature Editor PAUL BECTON, Circulation Manager MARY LEE, Society Editor SAM SOCKWELL, Bookkeeper JIM SMITH, Sports Editor Susan Brown Bill Laney Jack Thornton Columnists, Reporters, Feature Writers Dot Hibbert Bill Pierce Bob Dean Norman McLeod Sue Abbott Martha Lee Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $1:00 for 3 months, $3.00 for 12 months. Member Associated Golle&iate Press Distributor of Cbtle6iateDi6est mpmsENTiD pon NATIONAL ADVIRTIOINU »Y National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N . Y. CHICA0O ' BOSTON • Lot ARQILIS - SAB FRANCISCO Goal, Jail, Jug Ever been in jail? No? Neither have we, and we sincerely hope we never have to serve a stretch there in Auburn. If you have never seen the jail in our town you should. And get worried about where you'd be detained if you were to get "pinched". The Auburn calaboose is, in the strictest sense, nothing but a coop, a clink, a cell. It is located in a building which obviously was formerly a double garage. Twenty-some- odd feet wide and about thirty feet long, it contains two rooms. In one are several cots with old, uncovered pink mattresses. The other room—if you could call it a room—is heated by a cast-iron stove and ventilated—really, for one of the window panes is missing—by a small opening. The window screening has been cut away so that any animal or insect under six inches in diameter—or would you say "girth"? (that's the measurement between bars) can crawl or fly into the rooms. The door is covered with black-painted sheet metal and iron bars. True, a jail is a place of restraint for those who have erred, usually. Generally, they are dusky, Saturday-night drunks. That is no excuse, however, for having such a jail as this, located in such a place. In a back alley, behind a billiard parlor, it is not sheltered from the blistering rays of the summer sun on the south. The county jail, we understand, is no better. Perhaps it is even worse, for it is larger and more total filth can accumulate. We may be sticking out our necks—int e r f e r i ng with the business of others— but in a town the size of Auburn, we think it is criminal to have no sanitary place in which to look up those taken in to custody by the civil authorities. College Catalog Comes Out The new catalog is out. A right tame statement to result in the bombshell news it broke to non-resident students. Their fee has gone up fifty percent. Instead of paying an out of state fee of twenty dollars they will pay thirty dollars per quarter. This is in accordance with the state's policy of favoring Alabama students, but with the need for students here, and vs. the long view and purpose of education— without a lot of Georgia or Mississippi students Auburn will be bad off. This is not the only change made in the new catalog. Engineering and chemistry students are now required to have 237 hours instead of 210 for graduation. This will result in quarter hour loads of twenty- one hours. Catastrophic when four tough courses such as thermodynamics, physical chemistry, industrial chemistry and modern physics get grouped into one term. Quite catastrophic to a good all-over average built up over a period of three or four years. It might also play havoc with a person's health or nervous system. We're here to learn; here to work. But not to work our heads off. Circumstances such as this, trying to cram too much in all at once, aren't conductive to good learning. There are some courses in which 21 hours required work would not be too great a load on the normal student of average intelligence. However, in these days, who's either normal or average, or intelligent either? That may sound like a flippant remark, but it isn't. We think it might even be well to lighten the loads of those students taking such highly technical subjects and who are perhaps to such handicaps as draft calls hanging over them, physical disabilities, or war nerves. For each hour of lecture course, they tell us, you are supposed to spend two hours outside of class. Taking twenty one hours—say one course is PE—that would be four hours of lecture times two hours. Eight hours—from seven at night until three in the morning—every night except Saturday and Sunday. Sounds good to us. We're buckling down. May not be as directly affecting the war effort as workers in a B-29 plant but someday—like Beagle's dog—we'll have our day, to do our share, and we now want to prepare— not in a slipshod, helter-skelter, grasp-if-you- can manner, but thoroughly and well for the tasks that might face us, be they research for a super-sulfa drug or computing the last rivet value in a bridge with a three mile span. However, they say that the addition of these extra hours to the courses will enrich them and increase the value of the degree. China, Democracy? Most Americans are desperately anxious to see China develop into a strong, modernized, democratic country, capable of stabilizing the peace of Asia. This is the belief expressed by Maxwell Stewart, economist and editor, speaking at Ohio Wesleyan university in a series on postwar problems. Discussing the p o s t w a r relationship which should exist between China and the United States, Stewart said, "Our future is dependent quite literally on what happens in China, just as China's future will be conditioned by what happens in the United States. "China is the one country which might be counted on to act as a watchdog against the return of Japanese militarism." Americans are interested in the development of China for both political and economic reasons, Stewart said. "Cut off f r om Chungking, millions of farmers have ruled themselves these past years and have started to build a cooperative industry. Such a people are prepared for a measure of self-rule and we can be pretty sure that their influence will be on the side of a peaceful, nonagressive foreign policy." "From the economic standpoint, there is real danger that unless democratic safeguards are created, China's economic development will follow the pattern of Japan's. This would mean that American enterprise would be frozen out, and that trade would be held to a minimum." Stewart expressed in belief that if China is to emerge from "her present political and military deterioration," a settlement will have to be made between the Communists and the Chungking government. The Chinese Communists in the ordinary sense of the word, but "agrarian re-farmers" who have developed a program that is essentially democratic and moderate, and whose areas are the most prosperous and best-fed in China. "How far we should go in providing direct assistance to the Yenan regime in the event that the reactionary faction within the Kuomintang prevents a compromise' settlement with the Communists," Stewart said, "is a question that can only be answered by the developments in the war. "But as a leading democratic power we must find a way to support the powerful forces that are working toward democracy in China. If we are consistant in this policy, China may yet emerge as a bulwark for peace and security in Asia." (Associated Collegiate Press). CHERRY PIE STUDENT CENTEk JAYWALKING With THORNTON and LANEY Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial polities of this paper. Scene: Auburn Grille, Saturday morning next quarter. Well dressed smiling student politican swaggers in. Act I Student: Hey Mabel. What ya say, Jo. How you doing, Bill. Glad to see you, Pat. Hi, Betty. Come on and have a cup of coffee, Jimmy. Hello there, Dottie, Carolyn, William. What ya say there, Herman? Act II Scene: Auburn Grille 2 weeks later on Saturday morning. Same student politican walks in slopply dressed and scowling. Student: Hi. "Damask Cheek** was really enjoyed by the student body, especially Miss Lockhart and her evening gown. We saw the play on Monday night and we're still wondering whether Miss Duchac finished the footstool cover she was sewing by Thursday. And the way those characters drank whiskey! Made us thirsty, but we were rather dubious about the appearance of a 1945 Par-T-Pak bottle in a 1909 play. * * * Dissertation On Coeds The first coed was Eve. She specialized in the "Big Apple", which she taught a man she didn't know from Adam. Three other famous coeds were Juno, Minerva, and Venus. They didn't give their last names. They organized and participated in the first Beauty Ball: Every state of the U. S. sent a contestant except Texas which was in the throes of a civil war. The fight was all about a fence. One side wanted to "Build a Big Fence Around Texas," while the other side yelled "Don't Fence Me In". A truce was called every once in a while which was devoted entirely to clapping. Paris was selected as judge. Each contestant offered him fabulous gifts, but Venus gave him Helen of Troy, the face that launched a thousand ships—which must have made her face look like heck 'cause you know what it does to champagine bottles. Venus won. I don't know why. Imagine a coed with that middle age spread and no arms—imagine a coed with no arms. Modern coeds are found in Auburn and throughout the U. S. but just when we caught one the other day, up dashed a guy who yelled "The basketball team just won a game". At this startling news she slumped into a cross between an isoceles triangle and an excited rhomboid. I gave up. Coeds are no darn good. Most Baffling Problem Of The Week: Which door of the Post Office will be unlocked today? » . • " • * . . . » It has been brought to our attention recently by the powers that be, that indecency has no place in the college publication. And the fact that a large number of colleges indulge, is no cause for API to do so, 'tis said. That assertain proved worthy of a couple of hours of debate—wherein no honor was gained by your writers. None was lost either, since there was none to lose. Be that as it may, those of you who look for "filth" in this column in the future will be gravely disappointed. Henceforth you may look on your Jaywalkers as the soul of college chastity, as the typical representatives of the "average" students, who never frequent the stadium at night except for pep rallies, who think "brew mill" is a whiskey distillery, who compare all coeds favorably with their sisters, who believe in kissing a girl only if they plan to marry her, and who take whiskey only by spoonfulls and by prescription. * * * Latest rumors: Sammy Kaye is to play for the SPE dance in May (in Graves Center). Drastic new changes in the college curriculum to go into effect in June will mean that students will be going to class all day every day. A curfew for boys will be inaugurated in the near future. * * * The Slipstick sez that- as any student in thermo knows, entropy is just energy gone to waist. Editor'* 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.v From now on my young Auburnians, you may erase from your intellect, the various other horrible examples of columns published in this scholastic journal. Cherry Pie is definitely written to exemplify the attitude of that unpublicized creature, the common student. I shall remain nameless because the scalding opinions to be grought forth might conceivable cause some bit of animosity toward the author. Cherry Pie Jaywalking, an obvious attempt at humor of the jazz age type, is the first to be denounced. Penned by over-aged adolescents, who are busily spreading their own peculiar brand of propaganda about the campus, this column is throughly and absolutely disgusting. "Campus", a crusading farce, turned out by Susan "Carrie Nation" Brown is so laboriously and blindly written in conundrums that it is practically impossible to ascertain her subject, and it is impossible to determine her point. And most horrible is something — you name it — called Beagle's Beatitudes, a moronic dissertation, written by and for morons, by a character that calls himself Beagle. Cherry Pie The young ladies of API are completely outshining the gentlemen of the school in social recognition. Not a week has passed without at least one picture of a local witch portrayed in the Plainsman. In a fraternity dance account, the picture of the date of the president is published. But in a sorority dance description, have you ever seen a photograph of the escort of their president. No, most certainly not! They frighten the young gentry of the Plains with another horror picture. Cherry Pie The horse and mule live 30 years and nothing know of wine and beer. The goat and sheep at 20 die and never taste of scotch and rye. , The cow drinks water by the ton and at 18 is mostly done. The dog at 15 cashes in without the aid of rum or gin. The cat in milk and water soaks and then in 12 short yrs. croaks. The modest, bone dry hen lays eggs for nogs then dies at 10. All animals are strictly dry. They sinless live and swiftly die. But sinful, ginful, rumsoaked men survive for three score yrs. and 10 And some of us, the mighty few Keep drinking till even ninty two. Cherry Pie A young mother showing her young son a picture of early Christian martyrs being fed to the lions, was trying to impress upon him the terrible situation. The lad looked on with a frown, and turning to his mother, remarked, "Look at that poor little lion way back there Mother. He's not going to get any." Cherry Pie The majority of student opinion as regards the question of the vulgarness of the "A" club initiation is inclined toward the athletic boys. Very few persons on and about the campus objected to their last initiation with the possible exception of "Campus" and a few other girls. Cherry Pie I will confess, if you are wondering who wrote this, where I live. I reside in Auburn in Chief Ellis' police whistle and bounce up and down to make sound. In other words I am just a pea-brain. All I've said about those other columnists is just my opinion and doesn't matter though my chemistry professor says I am made of matter. I asked someone what t h ey thought of the column. Reply: "If I wrote this column (Cherry Pie), I would surely die. "P. S. This column smells like it's succumbed already. Ed Note: Sale of cherry pie has has dropped 80 per cent at Grille since publication. Cherry Pie Prof.—You missed my class yesterday, didn't you? Student—Not in the least, sir, not in the least. —Buchtelite Cherry Pie Said the first Moron: I don't know who I am. I was left on a doorstep. 2nd Moron: Maybe you're a bottle of milk. —The Wesleyan Pharos Cherry Pie Icicle: Drip that got caught in the draft. Cherry Pie Egotist—the boy friend who, when kissing his tomato, murmurs that he must be the second happiest person in the world. Cherry Pie Well, as the vulture cried when he spied the dying horse on the desert, "Carry on!" Cherry Pie He deemed himself well-honored To worship from afar, Merely content to gaze on her As one would watch a star. He thought he was unworthy, Save to adore her only; But she, upon her pedestal, She was very lonely. CAMPUS By SUSAN BROWN Editor's note: The opinions expressed In this column are those of the writer and are not to he construed as the editorial policies of this paper. The write-up in last week's paper of the February 12 meeting of the Executive'" Cabinet was uncomfortably illuminating. That the meeting as it was reported varied somewhat from the concept some of us have of the procedure of a cabinet meeting could be due to inadequate reporting or the inadequacies of the printed word. A particularly jarring statement, "Josephine Bass said that since she wouldn't be in school next year her opinion shouldn't matter," could not, however, be lightly excused. Josephine Bass is the president of the senior class, is to"represent the class and is to serve in the best interests of the senior class and the student body as a whole. And Miss Bass said that since she wouldn't be in school next year her opinion shouldn't matter. Perhaps the use of the doubtful "shouldn't" instead of the positive "doesn't" implies some doubt in her mind. Or perhaps she realizes that her own personal opinion doesn't matter. (But the opinion of the senior class and the student body which she represents does matter.) Or perhaps she means that in her opinion the opinion of the senior class and the student body shouldn't matter. Since Josephine Bass is consistently on the School of Science and Literature dean's list, s he will in all probability not be an under-graduate here next year. That part of her statement is, then, true. For that matter, five years would be as maximum time for anyone serving on the Executive Cabinet to be here as an undergraduate student. flys tnot impossible to imagine a cjbineY~meetHfg«iat which the representatives, being polled on the advisability of restricting public initiations (the subject of this particular poll), answering in unison, "Since we won't be here one, two, three, four, or five years from now our opinions shouldn't matter." Upon which the entire Cabinet, being itt accord, would adjourn to the Auburn Grille for coffee, a smoke, and a quiet chat before supper. And if all the representatives on the Cabinet had Miss Bass's attitude, what would keep the cabinet from treating a possibly more weighty matter in the same way? Because this is the glibbest, shortest evasion written up in the Plainsman in a long time. And infinitely more daring than the timely, "Let's not rush this thing." Because Miss Bass is wrong. Her opinion as a class officer and as a representative on the Executive Cabinet does matter. As long as any student is holding a responsible position in the Cabinet his or her opinion matters. And his or her actions matter. The Executive Cabinet is no place for students who do not know what they are to do by way of representation or are too timid or too mild to do what they are to do by way of representation. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1945 THE P L A I N S M AN Page Five 'THE DAMASK CHEEK" HAS SUCCESSFUL RUN Comedy On Manners Proves Entertaining During Four-Day Showing At Y-Hut Old And New Players Show Acting Ability In Drama Based On Era At Turn Of Century By Dorothy Hibbert "The Damask Cheek" opened at the Y-Hut Monday night for a four-night run. The opening night audience was not as large as usual because of the heavy rain that coincided with curtain-time. However, the skill and professional finish which the production as a whole exhibited was a credit to the Auburn Players, and those who did brave the weather to attend should have felt well re paid for their effort. The cast with perhaps two ex ceptions displayed marked acting ability. There were no instances of any bungling on the part of Belue, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T anyone that detracted from the Belue of Auburn, was hurt re-mood of the play. The setting of cently while working on the top-the Victorian sitting room com bined with the interpretation given the dialogue to give a very pleasant and amusing satire of the period. Mrs. Randall Perhaps most thoroughly delightful was Martee McReynolds in her role as Mrs. Randall. She succeeded very well in convincing the audience that here was a harried middle-aged matron with a great respect for established convention as well as for the trivial details of life. Her facial expression was particularly helpful in the portrayal of this character and she showed a talent for getting' everything possible out of her lines in the way of laughs or appreciative chuckles. This cannot be called "stealing the show" in her case, however, even though Mrs. Randall is not exactly one of the principals, for the roles of Rhoda Meldrum, and Jimmy Randall were proportionately well done. Lots of Vibrancy Maria Duchac in her role of Rhoda around whom the play centers does not quite succeed in making of it "the lead", yet she gives to it a great deal of vibrancy and interest. As Auburn audiences have seen before in past productions, "Skippy" is a capable actress, and can usually turn in an excellent performance. Her portrayal of Rhoda is no exception and she should be congratulated upon her ability to satisfy an audience. Elizabeth Deese and David Vann as the two younger members of the Randall family could hardly have been more lovable, and completely delightful. They added a liveliness and a zest to the play that it would otherwise have lacked. "Ibbie" At It Miss Deese is an old favorite with patrons of the Y-Hut, and seems to be able to adapt her talents to various roles with an ability to "stay in character" that is almost creative. Just in passing, wasn't there something reminiscent of "Out Of The Frying Pan", their last production, in the scene between her and Allen Callan? This however is no criticism of them, but is in the structure of the two plays. David Vann was very con- Jack Belue Hurt At Work On Ship Fireman second class Jack, side of his LST off Sicily The boy was struck in the throat by a ball on the end of a heavy chain. A letter written to his family on Jan. 17 said that he had not been seriously hurt but that the doctor had advised that he rest for about six weeks. The status of John Belue, who has been declared missing in action, has not been changed Mrs. Belue asserted. A letter from his captain, however, informed h er that he had been on combat duty and that he might have been taken prisoner. PICK PORTRAYED IN PUBLICATIONS Articles appearing in b o th magazines and papers of national prominence last week gave laurels to General Louis . Pick whose wife, the former Alice Cary is now residing in Auburn. An article in Life, entitled "The Stillwell Road" features a picture of General Pick. Another picture appeared with an article about the Ledo Road in last Sunday's New York Times. Wallace Hannum Is At Laughlin Field Pvt. Wallace H. Hannum of Auburn, Alabama, has arrived at Laughlin Field, specialized two-engine AAF pilot school, for assignment as permanent personnel until an available opening enables him to complete training as an aviation cadet. Pvt. Hannum is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshum E. Hannum, 425 E. Magnolia Ave., Auburn, Alabama. Lost, Strayed, or Stolen: One raincoat from McMillan's Billiard Parlor on Monday. Ayrostar Skinner's Twill make. Finder please return to Bill Adams, 248 South Gay Street. —Buy War Bonds— Beagle's Beatitudes By Beagle Sunday Dear Diary, Every dog has its day except the dog without a tail and he has his weekend. Well, I didn't write anything last week because my roommate took his clothes home when he left school. I better chase meself to bed after I tell you that my name was mis-spelled Snodgrass two weeks ago. "Beagle." • * * Monday I got mixed up on my days today because I ate a sundae. Ma says Pa gave her some rayons but as they've got no elastic in them they keep slipping. I comforted her by saying, "Don't worry, Ma. Into each life (or Liberty magazine) a little rayon must fall." Ma says Daisy April is going with a sea-bee who calls her "honey". Thank goodness; she was getting to be a liability. "Beagle" * * • Tuesday Dear Diary: I haven't been going to Current Events this quarter because I was afraid of being shocked. The teacher asked me why I hadn't been coming to class. I told him, "Well, professor, I didn't think we'd meet today as I heard this was meatless Tuesday." Those around laughed. (I was tickling them.) The professor vincing as a boy of 14 or 15, full s c o w l e d a n d said> "McLeod, you of couriousity about life, and r e m i n d m e of t h e Mississippi given to the most startling vicis- R i v e r _ t h e biggest part is the situdes between adolescence and m o u t n ." maturity. s Bass As Jimmy One of the best all-over acting jobs was done by Luster Bass, as Jimmy Randall. Throughout the play he maintained full control of his role. His diction was good, and he was poised at all times. Gloria Jean Lockhart, as Calla, was very much at east and did a good job of acting. In fact, she almost stole the show on occasions. Allen Callen was adequate in his role of Neil Harding, but at times he seemed to forget it was a drawing-room comedy and lapsed into tragic demeanor. Yet with all this I am looking forward to" tomorrow, for I heard the sun is coming up. Hup-hup-the sun's up! "Beagle" • • * Wednesday Dear Diary, I have set this day . aside as my official worrying day and am I worrying! I thought I was doing wonderfully well in school until today someone tells me "F" is for failure instead of fine. Oh, well, what's the use? Best put this hyar retread to retire. "Beagle" • * » Thursday It really is cold today. Caught me unaware. Reminds me of my great great great (we don't live very long in our family, especially when a Hatfield is sheriff) great grandpappy. He was caught between the North and South lines in the middle of the night. A voice yelled out of the dark, "Who goes there?" "McLeod" came the answer. "What side ye on, McLeod?" "I'm a Confederate but I got on a Union suit." I went to prayer meeting tonight. The preacher fainted up on seeing me, but he was soon revived. He's used to these revivals by now. I behaved nicely until prayer, and then everyone bowed their heads and I thought someone had lost something, so I crawled under the pew to look. I found a hymn book. Without further himming or hawing I left. "That's Life," I say, and flip Series Of Radio Talks On Peace Proposal Given By Council Of Churches Why should America play any role in international organization? A six-person panel asked the question over WJHO Thursday night, Feb. 8, as the second of a series of Dumbarton Oaks discussions went on the air. Participants in the discussion were Charles W. Edwards, chairman; R. B. Showalter, leader; J. G. Kuderna; the Rev. William Byrd Lee; Harold Sutton and Mabel Sharpe. Their topic was The Role of America Toward the Dumbarton Oaks Proposals. America should participate in the world organization because she has too many interests at stake to escape the responsibility, the panel decided. Her entry into the last war didn't win it, but it did decide who was to lose it. And so with this peace, if America doesn't win it next time the aggressor will start with her. Why America's Importance? "The panel based American importance in the minds of her neighbors on her industrial and military strength and her wealth or raw materials. This leadership she should exercise to get an international organization which will keep peace, provide for settlement of disputes and handle problems of social welfare. Answering the question of what attitude Americans should maintain in dealing with subject peoples, the panel suggested that the Philippine example had been a good one in progressive training for self government. Thus other subject peoples look to this country to fight in their behalf. Legislative Power Demanded America should take a stand that actual power of legislation be given the organization, a panel spokesman suggested. The international organization must place control over the such economic ills as cartels, it was added. Further, as the world's melting pot, the" United States should lead in showing that there is no place for the national and racial hatreds that characterize the present in the postwar world. A second broadcast on the Dumbarton Proposals was made on February 15, and others will be March 1 and March 8 at 7:30 p. m. Leaders in this week's discussion of social and economic phases of the proposals were Glenn Scott and J. Herman Johnson. Mrs. A. L. Thomas and Dr. J. Peavy Wright will discuss the world court, education and sovereignty next week, and the series will conclude with a round table on moral and religious implications of world organization. J. G. Kuderna and the Rev. William Byrd Lee will lead the final session. Bit Of Sarah Bernhardt'; Costume Presented To Miss Dana K. Gatchell another page in "Colliers." "Beagle" • * • Friday Dear Diary: I've been in bed all day. They were late delivering the laundry this week. I am rather blue today. I broke a fountain pen in my pocket. Tonight I went to a concert in Langdon Hall. I helped them take up tickets. I'm used to getting tickets. They played "Dipsy-Doodle". One was named Doodle and the other just plain Dipsy. The composer wanted to (Continued on back page) Faculty Forum To Meet Monday A faculty forum supper meeting will be held at the women's dining hall Monday night at 7:30 p. m., F. E. Guyton, president of the forum announced today. The 66 members of the girls glee club, directed by Dr. Fagan Thompson, will give a special musical program for the February meeting. Supper tickets for the meeting may be purchased through noon Saturday from secretaries at the various schools. Acompanenos... Have a Coke (JOIN US) ...or how to be hep in Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico, as in Punxsutawney or Pasadena, Coca-Cola is a friend-maker your American soldier can count on. To natives and to his buddies alike, Have a Coke says Howya doin',pal. It's a simple gesture of friendly courtesy. Yes, Coca-Cola is truly an American symbol of a refreshing way to make friends. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY OPELIKA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Inc. .3 U 0 J "Coke"* Coca-Cola L You naturally bear Coca-Cola I called by its friendly abbreviation I "Coke". Both mean the quality prod* 1 uct of The Coca-Cola Company. Singer's Dress For "Lady With Camilla" Made From Moire "A real museum piece"—that's the square of silk which was once a part of Sarah Bernhardt's costume in the opera, "La Travata" during her tour of America. It is now in the possession of Miss Dana King Gatchell of the home economics school. Given the square for Christmas by a friend, to whom it was given by two old ladies in NeW York, Miss Gatchell has it framed and hanging over her desk in Smith Hall. The fabric, moire silk taffeta, bought in Paris about 1880, is flesh colored and is printed with a design of blue, cherry, and dark red. It was part of the skirt of "Violette Vallery" in the Vene-tain setting of Verdi's musical version of Alexander Dumas' La Dame aux Camelias. Sarah Bernhardt, a French girl, was brought up in a convent and later entered the Conserva-torie in Paris, where she gained the prize for tragedy and comedy. Her actual stage experience started in 1862 when she starred in Racine's "Iphigenie en Aulida". Her popularity steadily increased as she appeared in Hugo's operas and Shakespearian drama, until, after her most famous season at the Gaity in London, she was acclaimed the greatest actress of her day. Beginning a series of world tours in 1880, Sarah Bernhardt traveled in Denmark, America, and Russia with "La Dame aux Camelias" as chief attraction of her show. Her trips also included most of Europe's capitals, Australia, North and S o u th America. In 1914 the Legion of Honor was bestowed upon her. During World War I, although she could no longer walk or stand unaided, she played at the front. Her last tour of America was made in 1917. She died in Paris in 1923 at the age of seventy-eight. Pfc. Robert L. Crook spent a few days in Auburn last week with his wife, the former Dorothy Hackney. Pfc. Crook was in school here in '41. He is a member of Delta Sigma Phi. His station is now Boiling Field, Washington, D. C, where he is with the ground crew. Lost: One ladies dark brown kid glove in downtown Auburn. If found please call 213-J. Found: One girl's gold wrist watch about a month ago at ATO House. Call Barry Graves, ATO House and identify. Lost: Square Turquoise Ring. Silver Setting. Betty Wilmore. Dormitory four. See Yourself As Others See You "Oh Wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us!" That power is yours every time you use your mirror! Take a good look today, but don't worry if you see room for improvement. Let us do the improving with suit that will satisfy your ego. Then# certain of your appearance, and with the poise that belongs to the well-dressed man you can meet the world. Our suits give you that assurance. Here's the suit that was meant for you. A wide choice of fabrics and colors LEE JAMES WE DO NOT SELL CHEAP MERCHANDISE-BUT WE DO SELL GOOD MERCHANDISE CHEAP Down on Railroad Avenue. Opelika, Ala. ,. MARTIN "The Place To Go" TUESDAY, FEB. 20 Double Feature No. 1 KEN MAYNARD in LIGHTNING STRIKES WEST No. 2 THE BIG BONANZA with RICHARD ARLEN JANE FRAZEE Added Cartoon "Barley Bear's Palar Pest' WEDNESDAY. FEB. 21 MY PAL WOLF with SHARYN MOFFETT Also Nodvil and Oddity THURSDAY. FEB. 22 RAY MILLAND in MINISTRY OF FEAR with MARJORIE REYNOLDS Also "U. S. Marines On Revue" FRIDAY, FEB. 23 JOAN FONTAINE ARTURO DE CORDOVA in FRENCHMANS CREEK Also Latest War News and Vodvil Double Feature No. 1 B0RDERT0WN TRAIL with SMILY BURNETTE and SUNSET CARSON No. 2 THE AMAZING MR. FORREST with EDWARD EVERETT HORTON and OTTO KROGER SUNDAY ONLY FEBRUARY 25 Continuous Sunday 1:30 to 7:00 P. M. Late Show 9:00 P. M. HERE COME THE WAVES with BING CROSBY BETTY HUTTON SONNY TUFTS News and Cartoon MONDAY, FEB. 26 THE MASTER RACE with GEORGE COULOUIS STANLEY RIDGES Also News and Ruby Vallee Musical Page Six T H E P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, Tigers Trip Florida; Lose To Tech; Face Tulane Here Thursday The Auburn Tigers won their second basketball game of the season by tripping the University of Florida Gators 42-40 in the final game of their Florida trip. The Tigers raced to an early lead and increased it as the game progressed. Burgess was the mainstay for Auburn throughout the first half as they held a 29-19 advantage at halftime. The Gators came back strong after intermission to baffle the Tigers for a time. They tied it up during the last few minutes of the game only to have Auburn sew up the contest by virtue of a long one-handed shot by Burgess in the last seconds of play. Burgess, Tiger forward, was high scorer for the game with 15 points. Tech Tops Tigers Auburn jumped to an early lead here last Saturday night, but a fast breaking, smooth playing Ga. Tech quintet overtook the Tigers and copped the game 74- 41. Tech, displaying the best offence seen here this year, completely overwhelmed the Tigers during the second quarter and carrieda 36-24 lead into the last half. The Yellow Jackets dominated play during the last half, piling up 74-41 victory at the end of the game. Both teams used ten players. Auburn made 9 out of 17 free shots good as Tech rang 12 out of 17. Bickerstaff and Colliers led the two teams, ringing up 10 and 13 points, respectively. Kuykendall Out For Track But Not For Vaulting Curtis Kuykendall, co-captain of the 1944 Tiger football team, will not defend his pole vaulting title won here in the S.E.A.A.U. held at Auburn last year, but he will try out for the quarter mile title. Curtis is one of the few title holders known to be on hand for the 1945 meet. He finished second in the A.A.U. quarter last year, but was the (Southeastern Conference champion in Birmingham. Kuykendall's decision is due to an old knee injury suffered during practice last year. He later had an operation on it. Another contributing factor is that Curtis has an unusual take off. He says that he learned it in high school and has not been able to rid himself of the habit. Tigers Take- 'Gators In Third Victory The Auburn Tigers copped their third victory of the season and their second over the University of Florida Gators here Monday night by a 43-41 score. Auburn jumped to an early lead of 4-0 when Lancaster dropped in a pair of field goals early in the game. The Tiger offence kept on rolling for a while, and had piled up a lead of 9-2 after ten minutes of play. Florida seemed to get into the ball game near the end of the first half and began closing in on the Tigers, as the first period ended 26-19 in Auburn's favor. A rejuvinated Florida team gained the upperhand in the third quarter and came within one point of making it an even-steven affair. Midway the last quarter, Florida tied it up at 36 all. A goal by Burgess put the Tigers in front again, only to have Edmiston, Gator guard, drop in a goal to make the score 38 all. With only one minute to go, Lancaster dropped in two field goals and Florida managed to make one. Florida had the ball as the game ended with Auburn leading 43-41. Burgess led Auburn with 15 points, followed by Lancaster who rang up 13. Edmiston was high pointmaker for Florida with 12 points. Both teams used ten players. Auburn made 13 of 25 free shots good as the Gators got 11 out of 25. This victory marked the Tigers first home win of the season. Captain and Mrs. Allen L. Lumpkin visited Mrs. Susie Hackney and family en route Maxwell Field from McDill Field, Fla, Capt. Lumpkin is airplane commander on a B-29. He and Mrs. Lumpkin are both former API students. He was a member of Lambda Chi and a former instructor at the Auburn-Opelika airport. • * * Lt. John Shaffer, Montgomery, visited in Opelika and Auburn this week. A former architecture student, he is now stationed in New Orleans. BEAGLE'S BEATITUDES .(Continued from page 5) write March Music, but they sent him to jail in February. Reminds me of my uncle in the army. He's always tired in April after a March of thirty-one days. They played London Bridge. I couldn't play as I didn't bring my deck. Reminds me of why Noah couldn't play cards on the ark. Mrs. Noah set on the deck. That's about (no kin to the prize fights) all. "Beagle" * * * Saturday Dear Diary, I've been working in my victory garden today. My neighbor says I'm helping the wrong side to victory because I have a garden full of Japanese Beetles, but my Snap-a-jap-Dragons are making short order of them. You get a beetle with onions for the short order. I am raising Idaho and Long Island potatoes. One of 'em is a cowboy potato and he sings "Alayam an old cowhand". Another is a politician because he has more eyes than his opponent. I can't name everything in my garden but I will be able to whenever everything comes up. "Beagle." COVERING SPORTS With Jimmy Smith The intramural basketball season is just about over—all but its most important part—the final game to decide the interfraternity championship. Sigma Chi defeated Alpha Gamma Rho last Saturday to win the right to meet Alpha Psi in the championship tilt. If SC comes through with a win, the playoffs will continue Saturday. However, if AP cops the game, all will be over but the shouting. TIGERS GO TO TOURNEY The Auburn Tigers will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, for the SEC tournament held March 1-3 in the admory. They will not be expected to put up much of a showing, not having won but two games. We pick Tennessee to cop top honors, followed by Kentucky and Ga. Tech. All the rest will scramble to keep off the bottom. PLUCKINGS FROM THE GRAPEVINE * Auburn's complete football schedule will probably be announced in next week's Plainsman . . . .Leave it to Wilbur Hutsell, Tiger track coach, to bring the best cindermen in the southeast to Auburn May 1 2 . . . . Everyone in school is agog over Thorton and Laney's turtle race. Maybe they could talk Coach Hutsell into making it a part of the S.E.AA.U. It's certainly amateurish e n o u g h . . . . Auburn still has won only two games, despite a 42 point game average. Southeastern A.A.U. To Be Held Here For Second Year In Row Second Saturday In May Burgess Lead Scorers In Both Contests Colleges, service posts, clubs, and high schools will be invited to send entries to the Southeastern A.A.U. track and field meet in Auburn's stadium, Saturday, May 12, it was announced here Monday by Wilbur Hutsell, the Tigers' track coach and chairman of the amateur group. It is an open meet for all registered athletes. The championship events are the 100 yards and Sigma Chi, Alpha Psi Meet Wednesday To Determine IM Basketball Champion Alpha Gamma Rho, OTS Eliminated Cindermen To Convergewn Tigerville The IM play-offs started last Tuesday night with Sigma Chi and Alpha Psi taking the opening games from Omega Tau Sigma and Alpha Gamma Rho, respectively. The opening tilt at seven-thirty saw Sigma Chi get the best of Omega Tau Sigma by a score of 43-36. SC jumped to an early lead by getting the tip-off and going on to score two goals to lead 4-0. OTS never 200 yards spriints, the quarter mile, the half mile, mile and two BRINGS SEAAU HERE mile run, 120 yard high and 200 yard low hurdles, pole vault, shot put, high jump, discus, and-one-mile relay. The usual entries are expected from several Southeastern Conference schools such as Georgia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Auburn, as well as from Mercer, Howard, and other schools. The A.A.U. classic is being held here the second year in a row. Coach Hutsell boasts of the De Luxe Editions Best Literature GIVE YOUR LIBRARY A BOOST BE SELECTING SEVERAL OF YOUR FAVORITES NOW Living Biographies American Statesmen $1.98 Living Biographies Great Composers 1.98 Living Biographies Great Philosophers 1.98 World's Great Speeches 1.98 Best Loved Hymns 1.98 Collected Poems Frost 1.98 Digest of Famous Novels 1.98 Complete O'Henry 2.49 Complete Sherlock Holmes 2.49 Sixteen Famous Ameri can Plays 2.95 Cross Word Puzzle Dictionary Madam Curie Popular Quotations Bogets Thesaurus Van Loons Geography World's Best Jokes Elephant's Child How The Camel Got His Hump How The Leopard Got His Spots How The Rhinoceros Got His Skin Hills Beyond Frenchman's Creek .50 .50 only track' in the Southeastern A.A.U. territory with eight lanes for sprinters and hurdlers, and six lanes for the curves. And if the athletes have the speed, some new records could be made in this year's meet, for the Tigers' track is faster than ever. Coach Hutsell, who is also S.EAA.U. track and field chairman, had an idea months ago that the event would again be awarded to Auburn, so he kept behind "Kate" Hagan, veteran track custodian, for months. " 'Kate' was here when I came to Auburn, and that was some time ago" says Hutsell," and he has learned the knack of making a track fast; I'll say he has it in the pink right now." Hutsell has been at Auburn since 1919, so it is evident that "Kate" .is an experienced track maker. The Southeastern A.A.U. territory takes in all of Georgia and Alabama, the southern portion of Tennessee, the northern part of Mississippi, and the northwestern territory in Florida. Many of the college athletes seemed-to get going during the first half as intermission caught them on the short end of a 23-14 count. OTS came back strong after intermission to come within two points of tying up the game. However, SC, led by Stevens, about as slick a bal player who ever played in IM games here, went on to defeat the Vets 43-36. For SC, Stevens paved the way with 24 points, followed by Hancock with 11. OTS was led by Hendricks with 14 tallies and Peace with 8 points. Huey and Allen were the officials for the game. Alpha Psi—Alpha Gamma Rho In the second game Tuesday night, Alpha Psi won over Alpha Gamma Rho 36-16. AP received the tip-off and went on to take an early lead. Smalley led the AP offence as they held a substantial lead at halftime. AP held the AGR attack in check the entire game as they won 36-16 Smalley highlighted the AP attack with 11 points, followed by Moss with 6 points. Childers was the standout for AGR as he dropped in 6 points. Dykes trailed him with 4 points. Officials for the game were Wormie Ballard and Montie Allen. Alpha Psi—Sigma Chi Alpha Psi received the right to pass into the finals by virtue of 38-20 victory over Sigma Chi in the first game Thursday night. AP held SC scoreless'during the first quarter. Smalley led the AP offence as they held a 28-15 edge at the half. SC seemed to be bottled up for the entire game. Stevens, who was so hot Tuesday night, never got going. AP went on to cop the tilt by a 38-20 score. Acree and Smalley led the AP scoring with 10 and 11 points each. For SC, Stevens led with 11 points. Ballard and Allen were the officials. OTS—Alpha Gamma Rho In the final game Thursday night, Alpha Gamma Rho eliminated Omega Tau Sigma from further competition in the playoffs by winning 34-31. OTS jumped to an early lead and held it who compete here on the 12 for AA.U. honors will be seen in t h e Southeastern Conference championships in Birmingham a week later, May 19. * VARSITY* DINER AND LOUNGE most of the first quarter. The AGR offence got to clicking in the second quarter and carried a lead of 19-11 into the second half. OTS came within two points of making the game an even-steven affair during t h e last quarter. With only 23 seconds to play, AGR took the ball out, but a foul was committed on the play, giving Childers a free shot which he made good to clinch the game for AGR 34-31. The timekeeper's gun caught OTS as they were taking the ball down the floor. Peace led OTS with 16 points, the same number tallied by AGR's Childers. Allen and Ballard were the officials for the game. What Would He Do In A Grocery Store? A shoe display in a Washington department store attracted Dr. C. C. Chen and he decided to buy a pair. Because his foot is difficult to fit, it took the clerk some time to find a proper sized shoe. When he went to the cashier to pay for the shoes, the clerk asked him for a stamp. Dr. Chen was amazed. "Stamps," he told the clerk, "you buy at the post office. Do you want me to buy a stamp for your letter?" The clerk explained he wanted a shoe stamp. Dr. Chen, in turn, said that he had just come from China and did not about shoe stamps. Further explanation followed, and finally Dr. Chen contacted the Chinese ambassador for a stamp. Then he b o u g h t his shoes. There will be no meeting of the Dance Club this week. LT. FLOURNOY ( Continued from page 3 ) Russian d r i v e s in Germany Silesia. He flew his first mission last September, when he participated in a 15th air force attack on a Axis-held airdrome near Larissa, Greece; and his most recent was a bombing assault on railway yards on the Brenner pass route, main Nazi overland line to supply their troops in North Italy. Following graduation from Auburn he enlisted into the AAF as an aviation cadet, winning his wings and commission at Stuttgart (Mo.) Army Air Field last February. When not carrying out his duties as a combat pilot, Lt. Flourney acts as assistant operations officer of his squadron. He is authorized to wear the European- African-Middle Easth Theater ribbon with one campaign star. 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Title | 1945-02-21 The Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | CHERRY PIE ^Jlne. PlnljinjynRDUia FOR GEORGE * * " V J 6 - V S ^ £ * J L H ^ \x*JU \>>v^^r\AAJ • 9 • * VOL LXIV ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1945 NUMBER 19 New Catalog Contains Changes In ^urncu Basic College Fee Revised I a Sphinx Cups For Winning Singers Awarded To SAE and Kappa Delta Singing "Tell Me Why" and "My Wonderful One", the Kappa Delta's won the Sphinx sing cup for the girls. Harmonizing on "Let The Rest Of The World Go By", the SAE's won for the boy's last Thursday nite. Doris Karcher, president of Sphinx, presented t h e cups. Other sorority and fraternity groups singing were the Delta Zeta's who presented skits along with their songs, "Dance With the Dollie" and "Let Me Call You Sweetheart". The Chi Omegas sang "Chi O Girl" and "Auld Lang Syne"; the Kappa Sigs, directed by "Smokey Jo" sang "Old Black Joe" and a medly. The Omega Tau Sigma's selection were "In The Evening By The Moonlight" and "I Want My Mammy". Bill Cook directed the singing for the SAE's. A vocal solo by Betty Kent was featured in the KD group which was directed by Martha Nell Simpson. Ring Committee Announced By Boshell, Chairman Rings have been placed on sale to members of the senior class by the ring committee of the Executive Cabinet, leaded by Buris Boshell. Samples of rings will be on exhibit at the FFA Co-op Book Store in the basement of Samford Hall at all times after this week. It is also planned to have a salesman at the booth at the Main Gate once every two weeks to facilitate those wishing to buy rings. Members of the committee in addition to Boshell are Chalmers Bryant, whose phone number is 473; Bill Crum, 445; Reuben Beuben Burch, 869; Martha Ellis, 9142; and Dale Garber, 9143. World Student Service Fund Book Drive To Be Headed By Toomer and Ashley Capt. Jack Ferrell Missing In Germany Captain and catcher of the 1941 Tiger nine, now Capt. Jack Ferrell, '43, has been missing in action over Germany since January 22. He was a navigator on a B-17. Playing guard on the renowed . Auburn eleven t h a t downed Georgia's mighty Rose Bowl team in 1942 climaxed Capt. Ferrell's two seasons on the gridiron for the Tigers. He was president of the "A" Club in 1942. His wife, three months old son, and his mother live in Birmingham, his home town. Capt. Ferrell majored in business administration at API. Up- Aon graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Forces. f Sam Adams, sports editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, paid , tribute to the Auburn athlete in - his column last week. "Jack Ferrell will go down in Auburn history," he wrote, "as one of the school's finest linesmen. He asked no quarter and gave none. When the chips were down, Jack was at his.best. "That's why he'll probably turn up safe; maybe in a prison camp. You simply oa^'t toimvhiin'out yet; not a guy like Jack Ferrell." It was Jack Ferrell and Fagan Canzoneri who started the reeled the Alburn Their famous victory , Georgia and Frankie Sink- *MBI Old Text Books To Be Collected Until March 2 The "universities of captivity" need books. The World Student Service Fund book drive for prisoners of war gets under way in Auburn at the end of the present quarter, with Margaret Toomer, vice-president of Cardinal Key, and Gibbs Ashley, president •fch-ODK, acting as co-chairmen. \ N / \ The drive will last fron»Feb> 27 through Mar. 2. A bootrfwill be set up between Ross and Samford to take care of donations by college students and faculty. High school groups are participating in the drive and townspeople will be given an opportunity to contribute. One prison camp carries on 170 hours of academic work per week. Subjects include algebra, calculus, chemistry, electricity and magnetism, English composition, French, German, Hebrew, history, art, mechanical drawing, physics, Spanish, trigonometry, bookkeeping and accounting, agriculture, b i o l o g y , zoology, medicine, law, public speaking, and eccnamiGt,r The most popular studies are the sciences. For American prisoners in Europe, the Y.M.C.A., representing the U. S. Armed Forces Institute, has established a special committee to organize, supervise and appraise the studies of the Ameo«in prisoners. It is hoped i ^ j ^ J a r d of proficiency will be given which can be presented to American university of his ce when the prisoner returns. The University of London Write For, ( ^ a ^ j f VT^^y^^k s s;c s ce£^%on;; pleted; ..Oxford and Cambridge wUJ. do so when certairTresidence BALL NOW TO PLAY FOR UNCLE SAM One week ago —BFOC (big freshman on campus) B i l ly Ball, Winston-Salem, N. C, was sworn into the Executive Cabinet as freshman representative. Ten weeks ago—Ed. Garrett was the third member of this year's Cabinet to leave school for the armed forces. Eight weeks ago—the Cabinet passed an additional qualification for t h e special election. This stated that anyone petitioning for a Cabinet office should submit acceptable proof that he would remain in school nine months. Four weeks ago—Billy's proof was accepted by the Qualifications Board and he ran in the election for freshman rep. Two weeks ago — API football publicity stated that Billy Ball was the only member of this year's football team who was sure to return next fall. Saturday—Billy Ball, member of PiKA, "A" Club, pledge of Alpha Psi, tailback on the football team, a n d freshman representative to the Cabinet-received orders to report immediately for active duty in the Army Air Corps. ' bellidn that -1 "''eleven- tf? s .recalls. Y * la^a*w*ft Six students who have livecV in 'the farm home management house have written articles foe publication in the Country Gentleman, leading rural magazine, on its' Youth Forum page. The subject, "Why I Think Homemaking is Glamorous," is to be presented in a-.panel discussion in the March issue! -,. Coeds selected were the ones who happened to be present when the photographer, Lewis Arnold, took pictures several months ago for the magazine. Five-dollar checks have been mailed to the following home economics students who participated: Ann Hopper, Centre; Margaret Dour-rough, Cullman; Mary Evelyn Jefferson, Auburn; Nell Higgins, Fyffe; Evelyn Tucker, Cullman; and Therese Gunter, Geraldine. Auburn's home management house, the only one of its kind in the states, was described in the National Journal of Home Economics two years ago. Dr. requirements are met after the war. It is said that more Britons are studying liberal arts subjects today in the prison camps than in the British universities. All textbooks not more than ten years old are needed. First editions no longer being used in classrooms are acceptable. Other types of books needed are standard works in English literature: Shakespeare, Milton, Dickens, Scott, Thackeray, Austen, Bronte, Eliot, Meredith, Hardy, Galsworth etc. Books on professional subjects, such as law, medicine, and theology, are in demand. Standard detective stories by Doyle, Cristie, Sayers, or other authors make good donations. Language books — grammars and readers and classics in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian—are acceptable. SOPHOMORE CLASS MEETS ON THURSDAY IN LANGDON HALL Washington's birthday at 7 p. m. in Langdon Hall—that's when history will be made. To be more exact, it will be the historic first meeting of the class of '47, now the sophomore class. Nancy Reinsmith, New Orleans, La., will preside at the meeting and will introduce the other class officers. Speakers will be P. M. Norton, new co-ordinator of Veterans' Affairs; Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of API; Dean Turpin Bannister, of the architecture school; Col. Oscar Gates, new PMS&T; and Ralph Draughon, director of instruction. Important class business will be brought up. All sophomores are urged to be at Langdon at 7 on Thursday, February 22. Glee Club Sings At Faculty Forum And Ft. Benning Under the direction of Dr. Fagan Thompson, the Auburn Girls Glee Club presented a concert of modern and classical songs for an all-GI audience at Fort Benning Saturday night. The program was the first of a number of out-of-town trips tentatively planned for the club. After the concert, a dance was held in honor of the singers. At one end of the spacious post gymnasium in which it was held, was a long table banked with fern, from which punch was served throughout the evening. Approximately fifty-six members went on the tirp. Mrs. Wallace Tidmore accompanied them. Faculty Forum Presenting a program of modern and classical songs, the Glee Club entertained the Faculty Forum at their monthly meeting in the Dining Hall Monday night. Highlighting the program were such numbers as "There Are Such Things", "This Is My Country", and "British Children's Prayer." Approximately fifty-six members sang in the concert." ~~Dr. Fagan Thompson is director of the Glee Club, and Miss Edna Earl Bass, of Opelika, is pianist. EXAM SCHEDULE FOR THIS QUARTER IS ANNOUNCED The schedule of final examinations for the winter quarter has been released by the Registrar's office. Examinations in subjects carrying 5 hours credit scheduled at hours indicated in parentheses, will be held as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 28: All Freshman English (and classes n o t scheduled below) — 8:30-11:00 a. m. (9 a. m. classes)—1-3:30 p. m. (1 p. m. classes)—3:30-6 p. m. Thursday, Mar. 1: (8 a. m. classes)—8:30-11 a. m. (11 a. m. classes)—71-3:30 p. m. (4 a. m. classes)—3:30-6 p. m. Friday, Mar. 2: (10 a. m. classes)—8:30-11 a. m. (2 p. m. classes)—3:30-6 p. m. (3 p. m. classes)—1-3:30 p. m. Physics Laboratory Examination wil lbe held Saturday, Feb. 24, at 1:30 p. m. All other subjects carrying less than 5 hours credit will be held at the last class meeting prior to Tuesday, February 27. f r - * Dancer To Perform In Concert Series Ruth Page, ballet dancer, will present a program of dances with word and music in Langdon Hall on Monday, March 12 at 8:15 in Langdon Hall. Admission will be 65c for students and $1.25 for others. This will be the third in the concert series to be presented here this year. „Miss Page, a native of Indian-apojis, Ind., where her father was' a very prominent physician and founder-of the James Whit-comb Riley Hospital. Her mother was an accomplished musician. In her childhood she loved poetry and found a delight in spontaneous dancing. She began to study motion at the age of twelve and sobn attracted attention of Annja Pavlowa. After dancing with Fjavlowa more than a year on her last South American tour, Miss Page returned to the United States and continued her studies with Adolph Bolm. She was intrpduced to London on the winning pictures by judg- APHI0 INITIATES SEVEN NEW MEN Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, initiated seven into membership on Monday night. Those taken into APhiO were Richard Corr, sophomore in electrical engineering from One-onta; Bill Ransom, junior in chemistry from Gallion; Jesse James, junior in electrical engineering. from Florence; Gordon Hallmark, junior in mechanical engineering from Birmingham; James Cappell, freshman in electrical engineering from Louisville; Morris Arnold, sophomore in agriculture from Sylacauga; and Percy Carter, freshman in b u s i n e s s administration from Clio. Officers of Alpha Phi Omega who held the initiation are Foy Campbell, president, junior in business from York; Bryson Hatfield, secretary, Montgomery, junior in mechanical engineering; Oliver Sanford, vice-president, Dadeville, senior in engineering; Clint Wilkinson, sophomore in pre-med from Selma, treasurer; and Frank Charleton, senior in civil engineering from Autauga-ville, corresponding secretary. Art Guild's Show Of Watercolors Starts In Annex Water-colors painted by students at API go on exhibit today in the Art Annex. The exhibit is being sponsored by the Art Guild. Ten entries have been submitted, and ribbons will be placed COSTUME EXHIBIT Pfc. Jimmy Werrell Receives Silver Star For Action In France Camp Hood, Tex., Feb. 19:—Lt. Col. and Mrs. Angus J. Werrell, of Denver, Col., have received word from the War Department, that their son, Pfc. James M. Werrell, who has been recommended for the Silver Star, for gallantry in action in France, was wounded in Germany on Jan 26 He was previously awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. In September of last year, Pfc. Werrell's company took a small village in Brittany, France. Shortly thereafter they were forced to withdraw, leaving wounded and some equipment. Pfc. Werrell volunteered and took part in a six man patrol and in the face of heavy enemy fire, succeeded in bringing back two seriously wounded comrads. In commending Pfc. Warrell, his Regimental Commanding Officer said, in part, "Your heroic action has gained confidence from your superior officers, and is an inspiration to your comrades in arms and a credit to your organization." Pfc. Warrell volunteered in 1942 while attending Auburn Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. He was a member of an A.S.T.P. unit at the University of Mississippi and was later assigned to the Infantry. He was graduated from Smiley Jr. High School and attended East High School, in Denver. At A.P.I., he was on the track team and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Epsilon Delta premedical fraternity and A.P.I. Premedical Society. Lt. Col. Warrell has returned from overseas duty and is now stationed at Camp Hood, Texas. COORDINATOR To Include Laboratory Fees Chemistry, Engineering, and Ag Schools Make Course Additions And Improvements Changes announced in the 1945-46 catalog, which was released last week, will go into effect at the beginning of the summer quarter. Changes in curriculum will not affect those now in school who have passed the quarter of work in which course changes are made. Neither will they be expected to fulfill total hour qualifications for degrees in the cases where hours required have been raised. They will, however, take the minimum quarter hour load in the schools with curricula calling for an increased load, during their remaining quarters at Auburn. Additions have been made to the curricula offered here as Auburn has been approved by the US Veteran's Administration for the training of veterans under the GI Bill of Rights. A number of courses have been set up to encourage enrollment of ex-servicemen and women, not only in regular degree courses, but also those who will be in college for only a short time and who wish to qualify for jobs not requiring degrees. The college offers,to those qualified for attendance the full extend of its facilities in the schools of agriculture, architecture, art, chemistry, education, engineering, home ec, pharmacy and science and lit. Courses taken in shortened curricula are applicable to degrees should the veteran decide to work toward that later. No More Lab Fees Incorporating into the basic college fee an average lab fee in the different curricula, the new system eliminates entirely lab fees and the extra worry they caused at registration time. Non-resident students will pay an out-of-state fee of thirty dollars per quarter instead of the former twenty dollars. This is in accordance with the state's policy of educating its own students, first. Curricula changes in several schools, notably those of agriculture, chemistry, and engineering have been made. After a detailed study of the courses in twenty-five leading engineering colleges, the faculty of the School of Engineering has developed a curricula which they believe to be superior to any. The improvements made are essentially the restoration of credit requirements for graduation from the School of Engineering which existed prior to the inauguration of the quarter system in June 1942. Dean Hannum especially stress-that the engineering courses Norton Takes Over As Coordinator Of Veteran Affairs P. M. Norton, one of the latest additions to the administrative staff of the school, has been appointed coordinator of veteran affairs on the campus by Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of API. Mr. Norton was previously principal of the Frisco City Public Schools. He will represent the school on matters regarding veterans' educations and will serve as special advisor to students attending college under the authority of the Veterans Administration or the GI Bill of Rights. He will assist those enrolling the new curricula as prescribed in t h e 1945-46 catalog. Mr. Norton's office is located in Samford Hall. audiences at the Coliseum and then spent two years on Broadway. She was one of the first to play at the "ballet theater" in Chicago. Monte Carlo, Buenos Aires, Salzberg, and Velasquez were included on her tours. She was the first guest solo dancer with the Metropolitan Opera and later danced with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She and Bentley Stone formed a ballet team and for several years they perforn/ied together. Her program here will consist of dances to music and poetry of E.j E. Cummings, Archibald McLeish, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Mart Turbyfill, Dorothy Parker, Baudelair, Ogden Nash, Eugefte-Figldyand Garcia Lorca. es Betty Jones, Frances Meaders, and Nancy Reinsmith. Paintings on exhibit are "The Tree" by Ginger Duncan; "Toom-er's Corner" and "Iris" by Vivien-ne Duncan; and "Auburn Station" by Susanne Lowe. "Langdon Hall" and "Red Hill Church" by Nancy Reinsmith, "Altar of Prayer" and "Homestead" by Betty Wilmore, and "Campus Scene" and "Any Minute" by Mildred Woodham. The exhibit will be open to the public every day from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. and will continue for two weeks. The Art Guild has selected Dean Turpin Bannister and Miss Dorothy Jean Newman honorary members. FROM MUSEUM OPENS Featuring the extraordinary dresses, headgear and other accessories worn by American women during other wars, the exhibit now being shown in the library of architecture building comes from the Brooklyn Museum of Fine Arts. Obtained by Professor Joseph Marino-Merlo, its co-sponsor is the clothing department of the home ec school. The exhibit, shown on dress models and a manniquin borrowed from Mildred Lippitt, will be here until the end of the. . _ month. The library is open on ^Margaret Toomer/lPhyllis Kloeti, weekdays from eight until four-thirty; and from eight until twelve on Saturday. The publi is invited to see the costumes. Style Show Held At Convocation A style show, featuring clothes made by students in Miss Carmen Croft's clothing class and selections from downtown shops, was presented at Women's Convocation yesterday afternoon. Music was furnished by La- Holme McClendon and Susan Brown was commentator. Officers of WCGA who assisted Miss Croft were_^Annti iDuhosf?., Martha Elus/joyce^Stoghter, Van Cardwell^aflflMlryimnKleP" field. Girls modeling suits made by themselves were Elizabeth Hart, Jean Gauntt, Ann McCluskin, Kathleen Scrivner, and Susan Delony. Through the courtesy of Hage-dorn's, Mildred Lippitt's, Grady Loftin's, and Polly Tech clothing stores, other fashions were modeled by- Naj^cjr_Rejnsinlth^ ^Am* Black,5pX,T "" ' ' '" "" ' er, (Maxine Tatigg,^ carmelita Ward, ^Carolyn SelfJ^Julia Le Seur tnerine Myrtys Ferguson, T5amaris"Smith, Betty McLanfihliivMarjr Francis Jones, Virginia Grayson, Kimball Boan, Magna Le S t u r g e o n , (Maye Strong/ Grace Tonge, Jean Camp-beHTand Betty Adair. es have been revised to devote twenty-percent of the curicula to a study of humanities and eighty percent to technical courses. This is in accordance with the recommendations of the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. Next week the Plainsman will carry an article on the specific changes in engineering curricula prepared by Dean J. E. Hannum. Booklet On Education Contains Six Photos Taken At Auburn Six of the eleven photographs in the booklet, "Higher Education in the United States", published in Spanish for distribution in Latin-American countries, were shots taken on the Auburn campus. Published by Guy E. Snavely, executive director of the Association of American Colleges, the booklet surveys briefly the de-veloyment of a higher education in the United States with information about the educational set-up as it works today. The photographs from Auburn included shots pf engineering students; women's athletics; varsity basketball; a home economics lab; and a veterinary lab sceni V Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1945 • ^JhjE_ PJjQiiJimynnjDiJi • Published weekly by the students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. 'SCENE-AROUND' MARTHA RAND, Editor-in-Chief HENRY STEINDORFF, Business Manager MIMI SIMMS, Managing Editor BOB KIRBY, Advertising Manager IRENE LONG, Associate Editor ARNOLD THOMAS, Asst. Ad. Manager SARAH SMITH, Feature Editor PAUL BECTON, Circulation Manager MARY LEE, Society Editor SAM SOCKWELL, Bookkeeper JIM SMITH, Sports Editor Susan Brown Bill Laney Jack Thornton Columnists, Reporters, Feature Writers Dot Hibbert Bill Pierce Bob Dean Norman McLeod Sue Abbott Martha Lee Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $1:00 for 3 months, $3.00 for 12 months. Member Associated Golle&iate Press Distributor of Cbtle6iateDi6est mpmsENTiD pon NATIONAL ADVIRTIOINU »Y National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N . Y. CHICA0O ' BOSTON • Lot ARQILIS - SAB FRANCISCO Goal, Jail, Jug Ever been in jail? No? Neither have we, and we sincerely hope we never have to serve a stretch there in Auburn. If you have never seen the jail in our town you should. And get worried about where you'd be detained if you were to get "pinched". The Auburn calaboose is, in the strictest sense, nothing but a coop, a clink, a cell. It is located in a building which obviously was formerly a double garage. Twenty-some- odd feet wide and about thirty feet long, it contains two rooms. In one are several cots with old, uncovered pink mattresses. The other room—if you could call it a room—is heated by a cast-iron stove and ventilated—really, for one of the window panes is missing—by a small opening. The window screening has been cut away so that any animal or insect under six inches in diameter—or would you say "girth"? (that's the measurement between bars) can crawl or fly into the rooms. The door is covered with black-painted sheet metal and iron bars. True, a jail is a place of restraint for those who have erred, usually. Generally, they are dusky, Saturday-night drunks. That is no excuse, however, for having such a jail as this, located in such a place. In a back alley, behind a billiard parlor, it is not sheltered from the blistering rays of the summer sun on the south. The county jail, we understand, is no better. Perhaps it is even worse, for it is larger and more total filth can accumulate. We may be sticking out our necks—int e r f e r i ng with the business of others— but in a town the size of Auburn, we think it is criminal to have no sanitary place in which to look up those taken in to custody by the civil authorities. College Catalog Comes Out The new catalog is out. A right tame statement to result in the bombshell news it broke to non-resident students. Their fee has gone up fifty percent. Instead of paying an out of state fee of twenty dollars they will pay thirty dollars per quarter. This is in accordance with the state's policy of favoring Alabama students, but with the need for students here, and vs. the long view and purpose of education— without a lot of Georgia or Mississippi students Auburn will be bad off. This is not the only change made in the new catalog. Engineering and chemistry students are now required to have 237 hours instead of 210 for graduation. This will result in quarter hour loads of twenty- one hours. Catastrophic when four tough courses such as thermodynamics, physical chemistry, industrial chemistry and modern physics get grouped into one term. Quite catastrophic to a good all-over average built up over a period of three or four years. It might also play havoc with a person's health or nervous system. We're here to learn; here to work. But not to work our heads off. Circumstances such as this, trying to cram too much in all at once, aren't conductive to good learning. There are some courses in which 21 hours required work would not be too great a load on the normal student of average intelligence. However, in these days, who's either normal or average, or intelligent either? That may sound like a flippant remark, but it isn't. We think it might even be well to lighten the loads of those students taking such highly technical subjects and who are perhaps to such handicaps as draft calls hanging over them, physical disabilities, or war nerves. For each hour of lecture course, they tell us, you are supposed to spend two hours outside of class. Taking twenty one hours—say one course is PE—that would be four hours of lecture times two hours. Eight hours—from seven at night until three in the morning—every night except Saturday and Sunday. Sounds good to us. We're buckling down. May not be as directly affecting the war effort as workers in a B-29 plant but someday—like Beagle's dog—we'll have our day, to do our share, and we now want to prepare— not in a slipshod, helter-skelter, grasp-if-you- can manner, but thoroughly and well for the tasks that might face us, be they research for a super-sulfa drug or computing the last rivet value in a bridge with a three mile span. However, they say that the addition of these extra hours to the courses will enrich them and increase the value of the degree. China, Democracy? Most Americans are desperately anxious to see China develop into a strong, modernized, democratic country, capable of stabilizing the peace of Asia. This is the belief expressed by Maxwell Stewart, economist and editor, speaking at Ohio Wesleyan university in a series on postwar problems. Discussing the p o s t w a r relationship which should exist between China and the United States, Stewart said, "Our future is dependent quite literally on what happens in China, just as China's future will be conditioned by what happens in the United States. "China is the one country which might be counted on to act as a watchdog against the return of Japanese militarism." Americans are interested in the development of China for both political and economic reasons, Stewart said. "Cut off f r om Chungking, millions of farmers have ruled themselves these past years and have started to build a cooperative industry. Such a people are prepared for a measure of self-rule and we can be pretty sure that their influence will be on the side of a peaceful, nonagressive foreign policy." "From the economic standpoint, there is real danger that unless democratic safeguards are created, China's economic development will follow the pattern of Japan's. This would mean that American enterprise would be frozen out, and that trade would be held to a minimum." Stewart expressed in belief that if China is to emerge from "her present political and military deterioration," a settlement will have to be made between the Communists and the Chungking government. The Chinese Communists in the ordinary sense of the word, but "agrarian re-farmers" who have developed a program that is essentially democratic and moderate, and whose areas are the most prosperous and best-fed in China. "How far we should go in providing direct assistance to the Yenan regime in the event that the reactionary faction within the Kuomintang prevents a compromise' settlement with the Communists," Stewart said, "is a question that can only be answered by the developments in the war. "But as a leading democratic power we must find a way to support the powerful forces that are working toward democracy in China. If we are consistant in this policy, China may yet emerge as a bulwark for peace and security in Asia." (Associated Collegiate Press). CHERRY PIE STUDENT CENTEk JAYWALKING With THORNTON and LANEY Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial polities of this paper. Scene: Auburn Grille, Saturday morning next quarter. Well dressed smiling student politican swaggers in. Act I Student: Hey Mabel. What ya say, Jo. How you doing, Bill. Glad to see you, Pat. Hi, Betty. Come on and have a cup of coffee, Jimmy. Hello there, Dottie, Carolyn, William. What ya say there, Herman? Act II Scene: Auburn Grille 2 weeks later on Saturday morning. Same student politican walks in slopply dressed and scowling. Student: Hi. "Damask Cheek** was really enjoyed by the student body, especially Miss Lockhart and her evening gown. We saw the play on Monday night and we're still wondering whether Miss Duchac finished the footstool cover she was sewing by Thursday. And the way those characters drank whiskey! Made us thirsty, but we were rather dubious about the appearance of a 1945 Par-T-Pak bottle in a 1909 play. * * * Dissertation On Coeds The first coed was Eve. She specialized in the "Big Apple", which she taught a man she didn't know from Adam. Three other famous coeds were Juno, Minerva, and Venus. They didn't give their last names. They organized and participated in the first Beauty Ball: Every state of the U. S. sent a contestant except Texas which was in the throes of a civil war. The fight was all about a fence. One side wanted to "Build a Big Fence Around Texas," while the other side yelled "Don't Fence Me In". A truce was called every once in a while which was devoted entirely to clapping. Paris was selected as judge. Each contestant offered him fabulous gifts, but Venus gave him Helen of Troy, the face that launched a thousand ships—which must have made her face look like heck 'cause you know what it does to champagine bottles. Venus won. I don't know why. Imagine a coed with that middle age spread and no arms—imagine a coed with no arms. Modern coeds are found in Auburn and throughout the U. S. but just when we caught one the other day, up dashed a guy who yelled "The basketball team just won a game". At this startling news she slumped into a cross between an isoceles triangle and an excited rhomboid. I gave up. Coeds are no darn good. Most Baffling Problem Of The Week: Which door of the Post Office will be unlocked today? » . • " • * . . . » It has been brought to our attention recently by the powers that be, that indecency has no place in the college publication. And the fact that a large number of colleges indulge, is no cause for API to do so, 'tis said. That assertain proved worthy of a couple of hours of debate—wherein no honor was gained by your writers. None was lost either, since there was none to lose. Be that as it may, those of you who look for "filth" in this column in the future will be gravely disappointed. Henceforth you may look on your Jaywalkers as the soul of college chastity, as the typical representatives of the "average" students, who never frequent the stadium at night except for pep rallies, who think "brew mill" is a whiskey distillery, who compare all coeds favorably with their sisters, who believe in kissing a girl only if they plan to marry her, and who take whiskey only by spoonfulls and by prescription. * * * Latest rumors: Sammy Kaye is to play for the SPE dance in May (in Graves Center). Drastic new changes in the college curriculum to go into effect in June will mean that students will be going to class all day every day. A curfew for boys will be inaugurated in the near future. * * * The Slipstick sez that- as any student in thermo knows, entropy is just energy gone to waist. Editor'* 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.v From now on my young Auburnians, you may erase from your intellect, the various other horrible examples of columns published in this scholastic journal. Cherry Pie is definitely written to exemplify the attitude of that unpublicized creature, the common student. I shall remain nameless because the scalding opinions to be grought forth might conceivable cause some bit of animosity toward the author. Cherry Pie Jaywalking, an obvious attempt at humor of the jazz age type, is the first to be denounced. Penned by over-aged adolescents, who are busily spreading their own peculiar brand of propaganda about the campus, this column is throughly and absolutely disgusting. "Campus", a crusading farce, turned out by Susan "Carrie Nation" Brown is so laboriously and blindly written in conundrums that it is practically impossible to ascertain her subject, and it is impossible to determine her point. And most horrible is something — you name it — called Beagle's Beatitudes, a moronic dissertation, written by and for morons, by a character that calls himself Beagle. Cherry Pie The young ladies of API are completely outshining the gentlemen of the school in social recognition. Not a week has passed without at least one picture of a local witch portrayed in the Plainsman. In a fraternity dance account, the picture of the date of the president is published. But in a sorority dance description, have you ever seen a photograph of the escort of their president. No, most certainly not! They frighten the young gentry of the Plains with another horror picture. Cherry Pie The horse and mule live 30 years and nothing know of wine and beer. The goat and sheep at 20 die and never taste of scotch and rye. , The cow drinks water by the ton and at 18 is mostly done. The dog at 15 cashes in without the aid of rum or gin. The cat in milk and water soaks and then in 12 short yrs. croaks. The modest, bone dry hen lays eggs for nogs then dies at 10. All animals are strictly dry. They sinless live and swiftly die. But sinful, ginful, rumsoaked men survive for three score yrs. and 10 And some of us, the mighty few Keep drinking till even ninty two. Cherry Pie A young mother showing her young son a picture of early Christian martyrs being fed to the lions, was trying to impress upon him the terrible situation. The lad looked on with a frown, and turning to his mother, remarked, "Look at that poor little lion way back there Mother. He's not going to get any." Cherry Pie The majority of student opinion as regards the question of the vulgarness of the "A" club initiation is inclined toward the athletic boys. Very few persons on and about the campus objected to their last initiation with the possible exception of "Campus" and a few other girls. Cherry Pie I will confess, if you are wondering who wrote this, where I live. I reside in Auburn in Chief Ellis' police whistle and bounce up and down to make sound. In other words I am just a pea-brain. All I've said about those other columnists is just my opinion and doesn't matter though my chemistry professor says I am made of matter. I asked someone what t h ey thought of the column. Reply: "If I wrote this column (Cherry Pie), I would surely die. "P. S. This column smells like it's succumbed already. Ed Note: Sale of cherry pie has has dropped 80 per cent at Grille since publication. Cherry Pie Prof.—You missed my class yesterday, didn't you? Student—Not in the least, sir, not in the least. —Buchtelite Cherry Pie Said the first Moron: I don't know who I am. I was left on a doorstep. 2nd Moron: Maybe you're a bottle of milk. —The Wesleyan Pharos Cherry Pie Icicle: Drip that got caught in the draft. Cherry Pie Egotist—the boy friend who, when kissing his tomato, murmurs that he must be the second happiest person in the world. Cherry Pie Well, as the vulture cried when he spied the dying horse on the desert, "Carry on!" Cherry Pie He deemed himself well-honored To worship from afar, Merely content to gaze on her As one would watch a star. He thought he was unworthy, Save to adore her only; But she, upon her pedestal, She was very lonely. CAMPUS By SUSAN BROWN Editor's note: The opinions expressed In this column are those of the writer and are not to he construed as the editorial policies of this paper. The write-up in last week's paper of the February 12 meeting of the Executive'" Cabinet was uncomfortably illuminating. That the meeting as it was reported varied somewhat from the concept some of us have of the procedure of a cabinet meeting could be due to inadequate reporting or the inadequacies of the printed word. A particularly jarring statement, "Josephine Bass said that since she wouldn't be in school next year her opinion shouldn't matter," could not, however, be lightly excused. Josephine Bass is the president of the senior class, is to"represent the class and is to serve in the best interests of the senior class and the student body as a whole. And Miss Bass said that since she wouldn't be in school next year her opinion shouldn't matter. Perhaps the use of the doubtful "shouldn't" instead of the positive "doesn't" implies some doubt in her mind. Or perhaps she realizes that her own personal opinion doesn't matter. (But the opinion of the senior class and the student body which she represents does matter.) Or perhaps she means that in her opinion the opinion of the senior class and the student body shouldn't matter. Since Josephine Bass is consistently on the School of Science and Literature dean's list, s he will in all probability not be an under-graduate here next year. That part of her statement is, then, true. For that matter, five years would be as maximum time for anyone serving on the Executive Cabinet to be here as an undergraduate student. flys tnot impossible to imagine a cjbineY~meetHfg«iat which the representatives, being polled on the advisability of restricting public initiations (the subject of this particular poll), answering in unison, "Since we won't be here one, two, three, four, or five years from now our opinions shouldn't matter." Upon which the entire Cabinet, being itt accord, would adjourn to the Auburn Grille for coffee, a smoke, and a quiet chat before supper. And if all the representatives on the Cabinet had Miss Bass's attitude, what would keep the cabinet from treating a possibly more weighty matter in the same way? Because this is the glibbest, shortest evasion written up in the Plainsman in a long time. And infinitely more daring than the timely, "Let's not rush this thing." Because Miss Bass is wrong. Her opinion as a class officer and as a representative on the Executive Cabinet does matter. As long as any student is holding a responsible position in the Cabinet his or her opinion matters. And his or her actions matter. The Executive Cabinet is no place for students who do not know what they are to do by way of representation or are too timid or too mild to do what they are to do by way of representation. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1945 THE P L A I N S M AN Page Five 'THE DAMASK CHEEK" HAS SUCCESSFUL RUN Comedy On Manners Proves Entertaining During Four-Day Showing At Y-Hut Old And New Players Show Acting Ability In Drama Based On Era At Turn Of Century By Dorothy Hibbert "The Damask Cheek" opened at the Y-Hut Monday night for a four-night run. The opening night audience was not as large as usual because of the heavy rain that coincided with curtain-time. However, the skill and professional finish which the production as a whole exhibited was a credit to the Auburn Players, and those who did brave the weather to attend should have felt well re paid for their effort. The cast with perhaps two ex ceptions displayed marked acting ability. There were no instances of any bungling on the part of Belue, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T anyone that detracted from the Belue of Auburn, was hurt re-mood of the play. The setting of cently while working on the top-the Victorian sitting room com bined with the interpretation given the dialogue to give a very pleasant and amusing satire of the period. Mrs. Randall Perhaps most thoroughly delightful was Martee McReynolds in her role as Mrs. Randall. She succeeded very well in convincing the audience that here was a harried middle-aged matron with a great respect for established convention as well as for the trivial details of life. Her facial expression was particularly helpful in the portrayal of this character and she showed a talent for getting' everything possible out of her lines in the way of laughs or appreciative chuckles. This cannot be called "stealing the show" in her case, however, even though Mrs. Randall is not exactly one of the principals, for the roles of Rhoda Meldrum, and Jimmy Randall were proportionately well done. Lots of Vibrancy Maria Duchac in her role of Rhoda around whom the play centers does not quite succeed in making of it "the lead", yet she gives to it a great deal of vibrancy and interest. As Auburn audiences have seen before in past productions, "Skippy" is a capable actress, and can usually turn in an excellent performance. Her portrayal of Rhoda is no exception and she should be congratulated upon her ability to satisfy an audience. Elizabeth Deese and David Vann as the two younger members of the Randall family could hardly have been more lovable, and completely delightful. They added a liveliness and a zest to the play that it would otherwise have lacked. "Ibbie" At It Miss Deese is an old favorite with patrons of the Y-Hut, and seems to be able to adapt her talents to various roles with an ability to "stay in character" that is almost creative. Just in passing, wasn't there something reminiscent of "Out Of The Frying Pan", their last production, in the scene between her and Allen Callan? This however is no criticism of them, but is in the structure of the two plays. David Vann was very con- Jack Belue Hurt At Work On Ship Fireman second class Jack, side of his LST off Sicily The boy was struck in the throat by a ball on the end of a heavy chain. A letter written to his family on Jan. 17 said that he had not been seriously hurt but that the doctor had advised that he rest for about six weeks. The status of John Belue, who has been declared missing in action, has not been changed Mrs. Belue asserted. A letter from his captain, however, informed h er that he had been on combat duty and that he might have been taken prisoner. PICK PORTRAYED IN PUBLICATIONS Articles appearing in b o th magazines and papers of national prominence last week gave laurels to General Louis . Pick whose wife, the former Alice Cary is now residing in Auburn. An article in Life, entitled "The Stillwell Road" features a picture of General Pick. Another picture appeared with an article about the Ledo Road in last Sunday's New York Times. Wallace Hannum Is At Laughlin Field Pvt. Wallace H. Hannum of Auburn, Alabama, has arrived at Laughlin Field, specialized two-engine AAF pilot school, for assignment as permanent personnel until an available opening enables him to complete training as an aviation cadet. Pvt. Hannum is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joshum E. Hannum, 425 E. Magnolia Ave., Auburn, Alabama. Lost, Strayed, or Stolen: One raincoat from McMillan's Billiard Parlor on Monday. Ayrostar Skinner's Twill make. Finder please return to Bill Adams, 248 South Gay Street. —Buy War Bonds— Beagle's Beatitudes By Beagle Sunday Dear Diary, Every dog has its day except the dog without a tail and he has his weekend. Well, I didn't write anything last week because my roommate took his clothes home when he left school. I better chase meself to bed after I tell you that my name was mis-spelled Snodgrass two weeks ago. "Beagle." • * * Monday I got mixed up on my days today because I ate a sundae. Ma says Pa gave her some rayons but as they've got no elastic in them they keep slipping. I comforted her by saying, "Don't worry, Ma. Into each life (or Liberty magazine) a little rayon must fall." Ma says Daisy April is going with a sea-bee who calls her "honey". Thank goodness; she was getting to be a liability. "Beagle" * * • Tuesday Dear Diary: I haven't been going to Current Events this quarter because I was afraid of being shocked. The teacher asked me why I hadn't been coming to class. I told him, "Well, professor, I didn't think we'd meet today as I heard this was meatless Tuesday." Those around laughed. (I was tickling them.) The professor vincing as a boy of 14 or 15, full s c o w l e d a n d said> "McLeod, you of couriousity about life, and r e m i n d m e of t h e Mississippi given to the most startling vicis- R i v e r _ t h e biggest part is the situdes between adolescence and m o u t n ." maturity. s Bass As Jimmy One of the best all-over acting jobs was done by Luster Bass, as Jimmy Randall. Throughout the play he maintained full control of his role. His diction was good, and he was poised at all times. Gloria Jean Lockhart, as Calla, was very much at east and did a good job of acting. In fact, she almost stole the show on occasions. Allen Callen was adequate in his role of Neil Harding, but at times he seemed to forget it was a drawing-room comedy and lapsed into tragic demeanor. Yet with all this I am looking forward to" tomorrow, for I heard the sun is coming up. Hup-hup-the sun's up! "Beagle" • • * Wednesday Dear Diary, I have set this day . aside as my official worrying day and am I worrying! I thought I was doing wonderfully well in school until today someone tells me "F" is for failure instead of fine. Oh, well, what's the use? Best put this hyar retread to retire. "Beagle" • * » Thursday It really is cold today. Caught me unaware. Reminds me of my great great great (we don't live very long in our family, especially when a Hatfield is sheriff) great grandpappy. He was caught between the North and South lines in the middle of the night. A voice yelled out of the dark, "Who goes there?" "McLeod" came the answer. "What side ye on, McLeod?" "I'm a Confederate but I got on a Union suit." I went to prayer meeting tonight. The preacher fainted up on seeing me, but he was soon revived. He's used to these revivals by now. I behaved nicely until prayer, and then everyone bowed their heads and I thought someone had lost something, so I crawled under the pew to look. I found a hymn book. Without further himming or hawing I left. "That's Life," I say, and flip Series Of Radio Talks On Peace Proposal Given By Council Of Churches Why should America play any role in international organization? A six-person panel asked the question over WJHO Thursday night, Feb. 8, as the second of a series of Dumbarton Oaks discussions went on the air. Participants in the discussion were Charles W. Edwards, chairman; R. B. Showalter, leader; J. G. Kuderna; the Rev. William Byrd Lee; Harold Sutton and Mabel Sharpe. Their topic was The Role of America Toward the Dumbarton Oaks Proposals. America should participate in the world organization because she has too many interests at stake to escape the responsibility, the panel decided. Her entry into the last war didn't win it, but it did decide who was to lose it. And so with this peace, if America doesn't win it next time the aggressor will start with her. Why America's Importance? "The panel based American importance in the minds of her neighbors on her industrial and military strength and her wealth or raw materials. This leadership she should exercise to get an international organization which will keep peace, provide for settlement of disputes and handle problems of social welfare. Answering the question of what attitude Americans should maintain in dealing with subject peoples, the panel suggested that the Philippine example had been a good one in progressive training for self government. Thus other subject peoples look to this country to fight in their behalf. Legislative Power Demanded America should take a stand that actual power of legislation be given the organization, a panel spokesman suggested. The international organization must place control over the such economic ills as cartels, it was added. Further, as the world's melting pot, the" United States should lead in showing that there is no place for the national and racial hatreds that characterize the present in the postwar world. A second broadcast on the Dumbarton Proposals was made on February 15, and others will be March 1 and March 8 at 7:30 p. m. Leaders in this week's discussion of social and economic phases of the proposals were Glenn Scott and J. Herman Johnson. Mrs. A. L. Thomas and Dr. J. Peavy Wright will discuss the world court, education and sovereignty next week, and the series will conclude with a round table on moral and religious implications of world organization. J. G. Kuderna and the Rev. William Byrd Lee will lead the final session. Bit Of Sarah Bernhardt'; Costume Presented To Miss Dana K. Gatchell another page in "Colliers." "Beagle" • * • Friday Dear Diary: I've been in bed all day. They were late delivering the laundry this week. I am rather blue today. I broke a fountain pen in my pocket. Tonight I went to a concert in Langdon Hall. I helped them take up tickets. I'm used to getting tickets. They played "Dipsy-Doodle". One was named Doodle and the other just plain Dipsy. The composer wanted to (Continued on back page) Faculty Forum To Meet Monday A faculty forum supper meeting will be held at the women's dining hall Monday night at 7:30 p. m., F. E. Guyton, president of the forum announced today. The 66 members of the girls glee club, directed by Dr. Fagan Thompson, will give a special musical program for the February meeting. Supper tickets for the meeting may be purchased through noon Saturday from secretaries at the various schools. Acompanenos... Have a Coke (JOIN US) ...or how to be hep in Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico, as in Punxsutawney or Pasadena, Coca-Cola is a friend-maker your American soldier can count on. To natives and to his buddies alike, Have a Coke says Howya doin',pal. It's a simple gesture of friendly courtesy. Yes, Coca-Cola is truly an American symbol of a refreshing way to make friends. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY OPELIKA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Inc. .3 U 0 J "Coke"* Coca-Cola L You naturally bear Coca-Cola I called by its friendly abbreviation I "Coke". Both mean the quality prod* 1 uct of The Coca-Cola Company. Singer's Dress For "Lady With Camilla" Made From Moire "A real museum piece"—that's the square of silk which was once a part of Sarah Bernhardt's costume in the opera, "La Travata" during her tour of America. It is now in the possession of Miss Dana King Gatchell of the home economics school. Given the square for Christmas by a friend, to whom it was given by two old ladies in NeW York, Miss Gatchell has it framed and hanging over her desk in Smith Hall. The fabric, moire silk taffeta, bought in Paris about 1880, is flesh colored and is printed with a design of blue, cherry, and dark red. It was part of the skirt of "Violette Vallery" in the Vene-tain setting of Verdi's musical version of Alexander Dumas' La Dame aux Camelias. Sarah Bernhardt, a French girl, was brought up in a convent and later entered the Conserva-torie in Paris, where she gained the prize for tragedy and comedy. Her actual stage experience started in 1862 when she starred in Racine's "Iphigenie en Aulida". Her popularity steadily increased as she appeared in Hugo's operas and Shakespearian drama, until, after her most famous season at the Gaity in London, she was acclaimed the greatest actress of her day. Beginning a series of world tours in 1880, Sarah Bernhardt traveled in Denmark, America, and Russia with "La Dame aux Camelias" as chief attraction of her show. Her trips also included most of Europe's capitals, Australia, North and S o u th America. In 1914 the Legion of Honor was bestowed upon her. During World War I, although she could no longer walk or stand unaided, she played at the front. Her last tour of America was made in 1917. She died in Paris in 1923 at the age of seventy-eight. Pfc. Robert L. Crook spent a few days in Auburn last week with his wife, the former Dorothy Hackney. Pfc. Crook was in school here in '41. He is a member of Delta Sigma Phi. His station is now Boiling Field, Washington, D. C, where he is with the ground crew. Lost: One ladies dark brown kid glove in downtown Auburn. If found please call 213-J. Found: One girl's gold wrist watch about a month ago at ATO House. Call Barry Graves, ATO House and identify. Lost: Square Turquoise Ring. Silver Setting. Betty Wilmore. Dormitory four. See Yourself As Others See You "Oh Wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us!" That power is yours every time you use your mirror! Take a good look today, but don't worry if you see room for improvement. Let us do the improving with suit that will satisfy your ego. Then# certain of your appearance, and with the poise that belongs to the well-dressed man you can meet the world. Our suits give you that assurance. Here's the suit that was meant for you. A wide choice of fabrics and colors LEE JAMES WE DO NOT SELL CHEAP MERCHANDISE-BUT WE DO SELL GOOD MERCHANDISE CHEAP Down on Railroad Avenue. Opelika, Ala. ,. MARTIN "The Place To Go" TUESDAY, FEB. 20 Double Feature No. 1 KEN MAYNARD in LIGHTNING STRIKES WEST No. 2 THE BIG BONANZA with RICHARD ARLEN JANE FRAZEE Added Cartoon "Barley Bear's Palar Pest' WEDNESDAY. FEB. 21 MY PAL WOLF with SHARYN MOFFETT Also Nodvil and Oddity THURSDAY. FEB. 22 RAY MILLAND in MINISTRY OF FEAR with MARJORIE REYNOLDS Also "U. S. Marines On Revue" FRIDAY, FEB. 23 JOAN FONTAINE ARTURO DE CORDOVA in FRENCHMANS CREEK Also Latest War News and Vodvil Double Feature No. 1 B0RDERT0WN TRAIL with SMILY BURNETTE and SUNSET CARSON No. 2 THE AMAZING MR. FORREST with EDWARD EVERETT HORTON and OTTO KROGER SUNDAY ONLY FEBRUARY 25 Continuous Sunday 1:30 to 7:00 P. M. Late Show 9:00 P. M. HERE COME THE WAVES with BING CROSBY BETTY HUTTON SONNY TUFTS News and Cartoon MONDAY, FEB. 26 THE MASTER RACE with GEORGE COULOUIS STANLEY RIDGES Also News and Ruby Vallee Musical Page Six T H E P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, Tigers Trip Florida; Lose To Tech; Face Tulane Here Thursday The Auburn Tigers won their second basketball game of the season by tripping the University of Florida Gators 42-40 in the final game of their Florida trip. The Tigers raced to an early lead and increased it as the game progressed. Burgess was the mainstay for Auburn throughout the first half as they held a 29-19 advantage at halftime. The Gators came back strong after intermission to baffle the Tigers for a time. They tied it up during the last few minutes of the game only to have Auburn sew up the contest by virtue of a long one-handed shot by Burgess in the last seconds of play. Burgess, Tiger forward, was high scorer for the game with 15 points. Tech Tops Tigers Auburn jumped to an early lead here last Saturday night, but a fast breaking, smooth playing Ga. Tech quintet overtook the Tigers and copped the game 74- 41. Tech, displaying the best offence seen here this year, completely overwhelmed the Tigers during the second quarter and carrieda 36-24 lead into the last half. The Yellow Jackets dominated play during the last half, piling up 74-41 victory at the end of the game. Both teams used ten players. Auburn made 9 out of 17 free shots good as Tech rang 12 out of 17. Bickerstaff and Colliers led the two teams, ringing up 10 and 13 points, respectively. Kuykendall Out For Track But Not For Vaulting Curtis Kuykendall, co-captain of the 1944 Tiger football team, will not defend his pole vaulting title won here in the S.E.A.A.U. held at Auburn last year, but he will try out for the quarter mile title. Curtis is one of the few title holders known to be on hand for the 1945 meet. He finished second in the A.A.U. quarter last year, but was the (Southeastern Conference champion in Birmingham. Kuykendall's decision is due to an old knee injury suffered during practice last year. He later had an operation on it. Another contributing factor is that Curtis has an unusual take off. He says that he learned it in high school and has not been able to rid himself of the habit. Tigers Take- 'Gators In Third Victory The Auburn Tigers copped their third victory of the season and their second over the University of Florida Gators here Monday night by a 43-41 score. Auburn jumped to an early lead of 4-0 when Lancaster dropped in a pair of field goals early in the game. The Tiger offence kept on rolling for a while, and had piled up a lead of 9-2 after ten minutes of play. Florida seemed to get into the ball game near the end of the first half and began closing in on the Tigers, as the first period ended 26-19 in Auburn's favor. A rejuvinated Florida team gained the upperhand in the third quarter and came within one point of making it an even-steven affair. Midway the last quarter, Florida tied it up at 36 all. A goal by Burgess put the Tigers in front again, only to have Edmiston, Gator guard, drop in a goal to make the score 38 all. With only one minute to go, Lancaster dropped in two field goals and Florida managed to make one. Florida had the ball as the game ended with Auburn leading 43-41. Burgess led Auburn with 15 points, followed by Lancaster who rang up 13. Edmiston was high pointmaker for Florida with 12 points. Both teams used ten players. Auburn made 13 of 25 free shots good as the Gators got 11 out of 25. This victory marked the Tigers first home win of the season. Captain and Mrs. Allen L. Lumpkin visited Mrs. Susie Hackney and family en route Maxwell Field from McDill Field, Fla, Capt. Lumpkin is airplane commander on a B-29. He and Mrs. Lumpkin are both former API students. He was a member of Lambda Chi and a former instructor at the Auburn-Opelika airport. • * * Lt. John Shaffer, Montgomery, visited in Opelika and Auburn this week. A former architecture student, he is now stationed in New Orleans. BEAGLE'S BEATITUDES .(Continued from page 5) write March Music, but they sent him to jail in February. Reminds me of my uncle in the army. He's always tired in April after a March of thirty-one days. They played London Bridge. I couldn't play as I didn't bring my deck. Reminds me of why Noah couldn't play cards on the ark. Mrs. Noah set on the deck. That's about (no kin to the prize fights) all. "Beagle" * * * Saturday Dear Diary, I've been working in my victory garden today. My neighbor says I'm helping the wrong side to victory because I have a garden full of Japanese Beetles, but my Snap-a-jap-Dragons are making short order of them. You get a beetle with onions for the short order. I am raising Idaho and Long Island potatoes. One of 'em is a cowboy potato and he sings "Alayam an old cowhand". Another is a politician because he has more eyes than his opponent. I can't name everything in my garden but I will be able to whenever everything comes up. "Beagle." COVERING SPORTS With Jimmy Smith The intramural basketball season is just about over—all but its most important part—the final game to decide the interfraternity championship. Sigma Chi defeated Alpha Gamma Rho last Saturday to win the right to meet Alpha Psi in the championship tilt. If SC comes through with a win, the playoffs will continue Saturday. However, if AP cops the game, all will be over but the shouting. TIGERS GO TO TOURNEY The Auburn Tigers will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, for the SEC tournament held March 1-3 in the admory. They will not be expected to put up much of a showing, not having won but two games. We pick Tennessee to cop top honors, followed by Kentucky and Ga. Tech. All the rest will scramble to keep off the bottom. PLUCKINGS FROM THE GRAPEVINE * Auburn's complete football schedule will probably be announced in next week's Plainsman . . . .Leave it to Wilbur Hutsell, Tiger track coach, to bring the best cindermen in the southeast to Auburn May 1 2 . . . . Everyone in school is agog over Thorton and Laney's turtle race. Maybe they could talk Coach Hutsell into making it a part of the S.E.AA.U. It's certainly amateurish e n o u g h . . . . Auburn still has won only two games, despite a 42 point game average. Southeastern A.A.U. To Be Held Here For Second Year In Row Second Saturday In May Burgess Lead Scorers In Both Contests Colleges, service posts, clubs, and high schools will be invited to send entries to the Southeastern A.A.U. track and field meet in Auburn's stadium, Saturday, May 12, it was announced here Monday by Wilbur Hutsell, the Tigers' track coach and chairman of the amateur group. It is an open meet for all registered athletes. The championship events are the 100 yards and Sigma Chi, Alpha Psi Meet Wednesday To Determine IM Basketball Champion Alpha Gamma Rho, OTS Eliminated Cindermen To Convergewn Tigerville The IM play-offs started last Tuesday night with Sigma Chi and Alpha Psi taking the opening games from Omega Tau Sigma and Alpha Gamma Rho, respectively. The opening tilt at seven-thirty saw Sigma Chi get the best of Omega Tau Sigma by a score of 43-36. SC jumped to an early lead by getting the tip-off and going on to score two goals to lead 4-0. OTS never 200 yards spriints, the quarter mile, the half mile, mile and two BRINGS SEAAU HERE mile run, 120 yard high and 200 yard low hurdles, pole vault, shot put, high jump, discus, and-one-mile relay. The usual entries are expected from several Southeastern Conference schools such as Georgia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Auburn, as well as from Mercer, Howard, and other schools. The A.A.U. classic is being held here the second year in a row. Coach Hutsell boasts of the De Luxe Editions Best Literature GIVE YOUR LIBRARY A BOOST BE SELECTING SEVERAL OF YOUR FAVORITES NOW Living Biographies American Statesmen $1.98 Living Biographies Great Composers 1.98 Living Biographies Great Philosophers 1.98 World's Great Speeches 1.98 Best Loved Hymns 1.98 Collected Poems Frost 1.98 Digest of Famous Novels 1.98 Complete O'Henry 2.49 Complete Sherlock Holmes 2.49 Sixteen Famous Ameri can Plays 2.95 Cross Word Puzzle Dictionary Madam Curie Popular Quotations Bogets Thesaurus Van Loons Geography World's Best Jokes Elephant's Child How The Camel Got His Hump How The Leopard Got His Spots How The Rhinoceros Got His Skin Hills Beyond Frenchman's Creek .50 .50 only track' in the Southeastern A.A.U. territory with eight lanes for sprinters and hurdlers, and six lanes for the curves. And if the athletes have the speed, some new records could be made in this year's meet, for the Tigers' track is faster than ever. Coach Hutsell, who is also S.EAA.U. track and field chairman, had an idea months ago that the event would again be awarded to Auburn, so he kept behind "Kate" Hagan, veteran track custodian, for months. " 'Kate' was here when I came to Auburn, and that was some time ago" says Hutsell," and he has learned the knack of making a track fast; I'll say he has it in the pink right now." Hutsell has been at Auburn since 1919, so it is evident that "Kate" .is an experienced track maker. The Southeastern A.A.U. territory takes in all of Georgia and Alabama, the southern portion of Tennessee, the northern part of Mississippi, and the northwestern territory in Florida. Many of the college athletes seemed-to get going during the first half as intermission caught them on the short end of a 23-14 count. OTS came back strong after intermission to come within two points of tying up the game. However, SC, led by Stevens, about as slick a bal player who ever played in IM games here, went on to defeat the Vets 43-36. For SC, Stevens paved the way with 24 points, followed by Hancock with 11. OTS was led by Hendricks with 14 tallies and Peace with 8 points. Huey and Allen were the officials for the game. Alpha Psi—Alpha Gamma Rho In the second game Tuesday night, Alpha Psi won over Alpha Gamma Rho 36-16. AP received the tip-off and went on to take an early lead. Smalley led the AP offence as they held a substantial lead at halftime. AP held the AGR attack in check the entire game as they won 36-16 Smalley highlighted the AP attack with 11 points, followed by Moss with 6 points. Childers was the standout for AGR as he dropped in 6 points. Dykes trailed him with 4 points. Officials for the game were Wormie Ballard and Montie Allen. Alpha Psi—Sigma Chi Alpha Psi received the right to pass into the finals by virtue of 38-20 victory over Sigma Chi in the first game Thursday night. AP held SC scoreless'during the first quarter. Smalley led the AP offence as they held a 28-15 edge at the half. SC seemed to be bottled up for the entire game. Stevens, who was so hot Tuesday night, never got going. AP went on to cop the tilt by a 38-20 score. Acree and Smalley led the AP scoring with 10 and 11 points each. For SC, Stevens led with 11 points. Ballard and Allen were the officials. OTS—Alpha Gamma Rho In the final game Thursday night, Alpha Gamma Rho eliminated Omega Tau Sigma from further competition in the playoffs by winning 34-31. OTS jumped to an early lead and held it who compete here on the 12 for AA.U. honors will be seen in t h e Southeastern Conference championships in Birmingham a week later, May 19. * VARSITY* DINER AND LOUNGE most of the first quarter. The AGR offence got to clicking in the second quarter and carried a lead of 19-11 into the second half. OTS came within two points of making the game an even-steven affair during t h e last quarter. With only 23 seconds to play, AGR took the ball out, but a foul was committed on the play, giving Childers a free shot which he made good to clinch the game for AGR 34-31. The timekeeper's gun caught OTS as they were taking the ball down the floor. Peace led OTS with 16 points, the same number tallied by AGR's Childers. Allen and Ballard were the officials for the game. What Would He Do In A Grocery Store? A shoe display in a Washington department store attracted Dr. C. C. Chen and he decided to buy a pair. Because his foot is difficult to fit, it took the clerk some time to find a proper sized shoe. When he went to the cashier to pay for the shoes, the clerk asked him for a stamp. Dr. Chen was amazed. "Stamps," he told the clerk, "you buy at the post office. Do you want me to buy a stamp for your letter?" The clerk explained he wanted a shoe stamp. Dr. Chen, in turn, said that he had just come from China and did not about shoe stamps. Further explanation followed, and finally Dr. Chen contacted the Chinese ambassador for a stamp. Then he b o u g h t his shoes. There will be no meeting of the Dance Club this week. LT. FLOURNOY ( Continued from page 3 ) Russian d r i v e s in Germany Silesia. He flew his first mission last September, when he participated in a 15th air force attack on a Axis-held airdrome near Larissa, Greece; and his most recent was a bombing assault on railway yards on the Brenner pass route, main Nazi overland line to supply their troops in North Italy. Following graduation from Auburn he enlisted into the AAF as an aviation cadet, winning his wings and commission at Stuttgart (Mo.) Army Air Field last February. When not carrying out his duties as a combat pilot, Lt. Flourney acts as assistant operations officer of his squadron. He is authorized to wear the European- African-Middle Easth Theater ribbon with one campaign star. 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