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err THE JAYS WALKED \j3r \^&JLK; \3U, \-A>sxW5\AAJ • * VOL. LXX ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 NUMBER 14 Didn't These Bewitching Smiles Bewilder You? Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold Miss Auburn is shown with the candidates who ran with her in the election last Thursday. She is Yvonne Wallace, a junior in the School of Science and Literature from Panama City, Fla. Left to right the coeds are: Helen Walden. Grace Tonge, Yvonne Wallace, Donna Sims, and Betty Morgan. Yvonne Wallace Chosen Miss Auburn In Heated Election Bettye Blaylock Wins Miss Homecoming Title And Will Be Crowned By Dr. Duncan Nov. 3 Yvonne Wallace, Alpha Gamma Delta sponsored by Delta Sigma Phi, aiid Bettye Blaylock, Kappa Delta sponsored by ATO emerged victorious over nine o t h e r candidates in a h o t ly contested race for the titles of Miss A u b u r n and Miss Homecoming respectively. Yvonne edged out Betty Morgan by 33 votes. Betty received 610 votes and Donna Sims 292. Other candidates for Miss Auburn were Grace Tonge and Helen, Walden. Miss Auburn Yvonne, who receives the title of Miss Auburn from Doris Brown, is a junior in Science and Lit from Panama City, Fla. She was a Glomerata favorite last year and a member of Oracles and Owls. She is on the Plainsman staff and is this year serving as WSGA secretary. Miss Homecoming Betty Blaylock, sophomore in Science and Lit from Birmingham receives the Miss Homecoming title from Rebecca Fincher. Betty is also president of the Sophomore Class and a member of the Student Executive Cabinet. She was a Glomerata beauty for 1944. A total of 1712 votes were cast out of a possible 2600, making this one of the most successful elections ever held at Auburn. Their Duties Miss Auburn, who will be crowned at some future date by ODK, is the highest honor any woman student at Auburn may receive. * She is the acknowledged head of the social life of the campus and ansually awards the winner of the Cake Race with a kiss and a cup. Besides this she also assists in other social activities during her term of office. API Red Cross Will Meet Tuesday Af Student Center The Student chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Tuesday night, October 23. Vam Cardwell, present secretary, will preside. The meeting will be held in the Student Center, for the purpose of electing officers for the coming fiscal year. Professor A. D. Burke, County chairman of the American Red Cross, will deliver a short talk. All students interested in Red Cross work are cordially invited to attend. War Chest Drive Will End Tonight The two-day campus War Chest drive will end tonight, according to co-chairman Bill O'Brien and Barry Graves. Coeds have been stationed at the Main Gate since yesterday morning to solicit donations. Classes were also canvassed by the coed helpers. API does not have a special quota this year. All money collected will be turned in as a part of the city's quota. Dr. Ben A. Showalter, co-chairman of the county, is working with the student chairmen and Kirtley Brown, director of student affairs. Bill O'Brien and Barry Graves asked every student at API to give something. "We hope to tor the last campus quota—two years ago—which was $500." The money goes to both community ohest and war relief. The USO, merchant seamen's fund, and relief for needy people of Europe are included. Prof. Kinkaid's Body Sent To Pennsylvania For Funeral Rites Professor Walter Kinkaid, a native of Pennsylvania, and professor of physics at API, was found dead in his room at 311 N. Gay at 2:15 Monday morning. Prof, A. D. Butler, member of the faculty, was awakened and with several students living in the house rushed to aid Mr, Kinkaid. They arrived too late to be of any assistance. The cause of death was said to be internally administered potassium cyanide. Mr. Kinkaid was formerly a member of the Auburn faculty during the years 1527 through 1930, Upon leaving here he spent several years teaching at Mississippi State and Georgia Tech, He was also connneoted with the Underwriters Laboratory in New York, Mr. Kinkaid's body was sent to McKeesport, Perm., for burial. Blanche Thebom Met Opera Star Coming Oct. 29 Half a dozen years ago Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera star, who appears here in two weeks, was tapping a typewriter in a Canton, O., business office. Then she sang in Town Hall. The following day, the New York World- Telegram's music critic, Robert Bagar, wrote: "From Canton to New York is better than a short sleeper jump. Sometimes it takes a singer years to make the trip—career bent, that is. Some singers never make it. But in-.Town Hall last night, Blanche Thebom, a tall and beautiful mezzosoprano from Canton, proved that she had been away too long from the center of musical things." Less than a year after her debut, just past 25, she stepped out on the Metropolitan Opera's stage for the first time, making her debut as Fricka in "Die Walkuere." Iier second role was Brangaene in "Tristan and Isolde," and her third, Laura in "La Gioconda." She is the first singer in the history of the Met who needed no wig for these roles. Blanche Thebom sings and reads German, French, Italian and Russian, while Swedish is as familiar to her as English. She finds English a perfect language for singing, and this season is offering a group of Rachmaninoff's songs with her own lyrics translated from the Russian. The concert will be in Langdon Hall at 8:15 Monday, Oct. 29. Tickets are on sale by W. C. Allen in the News Bureau of Sam-ford Hall, Lee County Auburn Club To Discuss Plans The Auburn Club of Lee County is to have an alumni meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in Langdon Hall. Harry "Happy" Davis, new executive secretary of the Auburn Alumni Association announced the meeting in order that Homecoming plans could be discussed. All former Auburn students, both women and men are being urged to attend. One of the largest Homecoming crowds in the history of Auburn is expected and plans for handling the crowd will be discussed. Sixty-Six Coeds Will Parade At ODK-Glom Beauty Ball Fourteen Finalists Will Be Chosen By Ballot-Judge Method Pictures Will Appear As Glomerata Features by Irene Long Fourteen Glomerata beauties and favorites will be selected from 66 candidates to appear in the annual ODK-Glomerata Ball Saturday, Oct. 20 in Alumni Gym. Candidates were selected last week by ODK, Glomerata, and women's residence halls. Preliminary selection by sto-dent ballot will eliminate all but 28 coeds. Then judges will cut the number to 14. Names of the judges will not be announced until the night of the Ball. With music by Zombie Lauderdale and the Auburn Collegiates, the ball will begin at StSO. The parade will start at 9:45. Candidates are asked to meet Gibbs Ashley, master of ceremonies, in the gym at 1 p.m. Saturday for final instructions. Tickets will be sold at t h e Main Gate today and tomorrow by members of ODK. NROTC trainees may purchase tickets at Graves Center. ODK-Glom Selects Coeds selected by ODK are: Betty Bledsoe, Grace Tonge, Betty Morgan, Donna Sims, Dot McWil-liams, Julia LeSuer, Doris Brown, Betty McLaughlin, Marie Strong, Ray Monroe, Angelyn Hand, and Margaret Bedsole. The Glomerata selected: Max-' ine Tatum, Catherine Truss, Nancy Reinsmith, Beverly Slaugbt, Ruth Clark, Phylis Stanley, Ann Black, Frances Wilkinson, Gin McConn, Carmelita Ward, Gloria Jean Lockhart, and Helen Walden. Dorm Candidates Dormitory representatives are: I, June Rhomer and Mabel Moor-er; II, June Reddock and Lyda Walden; III, Beverly Ann Childs and Mary Pinckard; and IV, Helen Edmonson and Joyce Allison. ' Sororities Alpha Gams entered Jeanette Ellis and Jean Swingle; Chi Omega, Phylis Kloeti and Alta Wise; Kappa Delta, Carolyn Self and Becky Fincher; Delta Zeta, Marilyn Sheffield and Jean Gauntt; Theta Upsilon, Margaret Wyatt and Mildred Chambliss; AD Pi, Demaris Smith and Jean Campbell, Residences Representing Sigma Pi Annex, Kay Del Homme and Nathalie Lumpkin; SAE House, Betty Riddle and Barbara Russell; Sigma Pi House, Jo Turk and Kireston Petefson-Egebach, 220 West Magnolia, Pat Prizer and Pat Rainer; Alumni Hall, Lo-rene Owens, Betty Calhoun, Peggy Pruit, and Jean Orr; Pi Kappa Phi, Pat Bridges and Carolyn Tru-ett; Auburn Hall, Ester Jean Patrick, Joyce McNeil, "Virginia Ann Holcombe, Jean Murphy, Sue Farmer, and Edna Hughes; and Phi Delta Theta, Virginia Bridges and Ann Benson, Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold Betty Blaylock makes a note of the date she will be crowned Miss Homecoming by Dr. L. N. Duncan. She won the title Thursday by popular vote. A sophomore in the School of Science and Literature from Birmingham, she is president of her class and a member of the Executive Cabinet. She was a Glomerata beauty of 1944-45. Tigers Face Tulane Greenies Saturday; Except For Lines, Teams Seem Matched Ag Club Reorganized; New Officers Chosen At First Meeting The Ag Club was reorganized on Ootober 9. The following new officers were elected: president, Biuris Boshell; vice-president, Randolph Snell; secretary, Bob Vick; treasurer, Claude Moore; junior reporter, Curtis Adams; sophomore reporter, Morris Arnold; freshman reporter, Karon R. Jennings, sergeant-at-arms, Billy Russell. The club had been inactive since the spring quarter because of the small number of men enrolled in Agriculture. The return of many old students and the large enrollment of freshmen is making Ag hill look like old times. One of the featured events promoted by the club in pre-war days was the Ag Fair. This event afforded entertainment and displayed educational exhibits concerning agriculture. Another meeting is planned for October 22 at 7:30 p.m., room 108, in Comer Hall. At that time an editor for the paper, Alabama Farmer, will be elected. Any student enrolled in agriculture is eligible for membership and urged to attend. GIs To Lead Discussion At Interfaith Meeting. Problems of readjustment to college after military service will be discussed at the first Interfaith Council discussion at 7:45 Thursday night at Prof. J. H. Neal's Four veterans, Jack Willing-ham, Chuch Yarbrough, Leon Burns, and Albert Thomas, will direct the discussion on a returned GI's re-evaluation of campus and community life. P. M. Norton, coordinator of veteran's affairs, will be at the meeting as an advisor. The provocative subject is a timely one this quarter. Since it is a problem vital to civilian students and veterans alike, it was ohosen for the topic for the first discussion. The Interfaith Council, made up of student members from each faith represented on the campus, started the discussion groups last year. With the idea in mind of bringing not only students, but also faculty members and students, together on an equal basis, the Council has carried on the discussions wittti pleasing and profitable results. Every student is welcome. The group will meet at the Y-Hut at 7:30 Thursday and will walk to Prof. Neal's home at 348 South Gay. Auburn students will be at the station Thursday night at 10 to see the Tiger team off to New Orleans for their twenty-sixth game with the Tulane Greenies. The teams, which are considered evenly matched by the experts, are both smarting from recent defeats. Auburn is determined to do all she can to tie the series again. Tulane's 16-13 win last year gave her a one-game lead over. Auburn in the series. Right end on the Auburn's team Saturday will be Sam McClurkin. Frank Powell may start at left guard. The other positions will be determined at practice this afternoon. Red Snell, injured in the Birmingham game, will definitely be on the bench. A 270-pounder, Snell's place will be filled by a man who weighs about 185. The Tulane line tips the scales at an average of 200 pounds. Louis McClain and the cheerleaders, the band,, and the students will meet the team at the train Sunday morning when they return. Seniors May Order Invitations, Cards Tuesday At Gate Invitations to the Fall Commencement Exercises will be on sale from 9 to 5 Tuesday.vOci. 23, at the Main Gate. This is the only time that graduating seniors will have a chance to order invitations. According to Bill Laney. chairman of the Invitations Committee, the leather invitations will remain at the cut price of 55 cents each and the card board at 25 cents. Both types include three campus photographs. Orders for engraved calling cards, including the copper plate, will be taken at the price of $1.75 per hundred. Orders will be taken on a cash-in-advance basis only. Lt. Col. H. C. Fuller Receives Command Of ROTC Cadets Cadet Lt. Col. H. O. Fuller has been named tentative commanding officer».of the corps of cadets, Army ROTC by Col. O. I. Gates, post commander. The appointment is effective immediately. Staff members are Capt. D. B. Scott, adjutant; Capt. W. J. Roberts, S-3; Staff Sgts. A. C. Hancock, and W. E. Rooks, color bearers; and Sgt. M. E. Pugh and Cpl. R. J. Williams, buglers. Z. T. Trawick, captain, is the only band officer. Company A's Organization Captain for Company A is J. S. Bell. Other officers are M. K. Howard, first lieutenant; J. C. Lutz, second lieutenant; J. J. Vick, first sergeant; J. C. Small-wood, tech sergeant, first platoon; A. J. Wright, second platoon; J. E. Thames, staff sergeant (platoon guide), first platoon; S. F. Strange, second platoon. Staff sergeants (squad leaders) for the first platoon are T. J. Douglas, J. G. Sanderson; Paul Berthon, and'L: W. Cheney. L. A. Alexander, H. A. Horton, J. Y. Nash, and R. H. Sibert are staff sergeants for the second platoon. Officers, Non-Corns of B Organization for Company B is headed by Captain W. L. Ivey. T. H. Ingram and C. E. Hendry are first and second lieutenants. F. T. Sutton is first sergeant; Loyce W. Turner, tech sergeant for first platoon. Second platoon tech sergeants is M. D. Avirett. Staff segeants (platoon guides) are J. H. Appleton, first platoon; and E. E. Shelton, second platoon. Squad leaders are staff sergeant T. D.' Champion, C. P. Neiswen-der, C. H. Schultz, and W. H. Ridley, first platoon; A. T. Frazier, Quention Price, W. M. Reddish, and R. L. Riedel, second platoon. Spoils Is C's Captain Captain J. O. Spotts is Company C's ranking officer. J. F. Osteen and W. F. Browder are first and second lieutenants. Sergeants are E. L. Widmire, first; D. G. Smal-ley, tech, first platoon; D. E. Til-lery, tech, second platoon; L. W. Puckett, staff, first platoon; C. W. Fields, staff, second platoon. Squad leaders are T. H. Carnes, M. B. Lindley, R. C. Ryan, and Leon W. Turner, first platoon; R. W. Mickler, C. J. Norris, D. M. Stewart, and J. O. Walker, second platoon. Company D Captain for Company D is O. G. Rearden. He is assisted by first lieutenant J. B. Spotts and second lieutenant R. W. Stevenson. First sergeant is D. C. Poss. H. C. Vaughn is tech sergeant, first platoon; Clyde Dawson, second platoon. Other non-coms are A. J. Haisten and A. W. Bass, staff sergeants (platoon guides) for the first and second platoons; Carl Dawson, T. J. Landham, J. A. Lewis, and F. L. Mize, staff sergeants, (squad leaders) first platoon; J. F. Colbert, P. D. Sellers, R. L. Moreland, and D. H. McRae, staff sergeants (squad leaders), second platoon. Others, Besides You, Almost Froze, Too It was mighty cold for the "Sunny South' Wednesday the temperature being 42 degrees, the lowest for the week. The highest temperature, 80 degrees, hit Sat-iurday reported Mr. J. M. Robinson, head of the zoology department. The average for the week was 63.9 degrees. Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 • 'UlnjE- PJLoiijirijynRiya • # Published weekly by the students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. EDITORIAL STAFF MIMI SIMMS Editor MARY LEE Society Editor IRENE LONG Managing Editor JULE DeGRAFFENREID, Asst. Soc. Ed. BILL O'BRIEN Sports Editor LUELLEN HOVEY Cartoonist JACK THORNTON Feature Editor JOE HOOTEN .... News Editor BUSINESS STAFF BOB KIRBY Business Manager OSGOOD BATEMAN Cir. Manager JACK CALLIS Asst. Business Manager JACK MOBLEY Asst. Adv. Manager BILL CALLOWAY Advertising Manager 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 Golle6iate Press Distributor of Golie6iateDi6est RKPRKSKNTID FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CHICAGO ' BOSTON ' LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO ARE HIGHER SALARIES THE ANSWER? Two weeks ago the Plainsman printed an editorial called "For Profs Only." Both students and faculty have voiced opinions criticizing the editorial. Students have praised the editorial. The best comment we have seen, however, came from an editorial in the Chattahoochee Valley Times. We quote: "In the Plainsman there appears a "plain-spoken editorial charging that the faculty of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute is staffed largely with incompetent instructors. The editorial lists seven student-criticisms of the API professors. If these criticisms are just and accurate, it is high time the citizens, the taxpayers of the state see to it that some changes be made. "The Plainsman editor placed the primary blame for the Auburn situation on the fact that higher salaries offered by other institutions of learning attract the competent, qualified teachers. "This argument is the same that is set forth by the educational leaders for the poor quality teachers in our elementary and secondary schools. They say the good teachers either go to better-paying schools in the larger, in the north and east, or accept better-paying positions in business and industry. "There are those who say that 'we are paying the kind of teachers we have in our schools today more than they are worth; so why should we tax ourselves to pay better salaries.' Such an argument„is fallacious, illogical. The only way we shall ever obtain competent teachers is to make the pay attractive. To do so we should probably have to pay our teachers much 'more than they are worth' over a period of from five to ten years. Business men make such long-time investments; why should not parents, citizens, taxpayers be willing to make such long-time investments in our youth? If school today is a farce, who is to blame?" SEE THAT TEAM OFF! It's going to be a hard trip for the team. It's going to be a hard game for the team. It's going to take a lot of pep to get that team in a winning mood. And that is what we're going to give 'em Thursday night. Dean Spidle has excused the freshmen girls if they study until 9:15; other coeds may stay out until 11 on Thursday. There are no restrictions on the boys. Which means that every Auburn student can be there. Three thousand students could give the team the proper incentive to get out on the field and win. But as Coach Voyles said at the first pep rally, we've go to show the team we're behind 'em. This will be the band's first appearance this fall. They will make a definite contribution to the spirit of the crowd—which should include every student. Not only should every student be in the crowd, but every student should cooperate to the fullest. That means learning the yells before coming to the pep rally, really yelling, and sending the team off with a big bang. And of course, all freshmen will wear their rat caps! There has been criticism on the campus of the way the Auburn Spirit isn't working this fall. The pep rally can be the same kind of a pep-less gathering we had last week. Or it can be the kind that made the Auburn Spirit famous. The band is going to do its best. The cheerleaders are putting out. Which throws the problem of bringing back the Spirit upon the students. We have no doubt that they can do it! NOT A SIGN OF IGNORANCE Part of the freshman orientation period has been an introduction to the library, but regular use is the best way to learn ' to appreciate the storehouse of knowledge. Freshmen, and often upperclassmen, are sometimes shy about using the library. They hesitate to ask for help from the librarians. Librarians like to be of service. They don't pretend to know offhand where every book is. That is one reason they don't expect students to know. They follow guides but they also are capable of being and like to be students' guides. Whether one is looking for a book on ancient history or reference material on the atomic bomb, the librarians can be of service. They may not know who wrote the poem and one tries to quote, but they can find out. No two libraries are operated in exactly the same manner. Students will find the library habit more profitable here if they let the librarians help them save time. POTENTIAL WEALTH Auburn's enrollment is going to fall short of its theoretical capacity unless more townspeople will rent their empty houses and guest rooms. Postwar inertia, negligence, or financial independence—whatever the reason, many townspeople have closed their doors'while prospective students, mostly veterans, delay or dismiss the idea of entering Auburn. The college has plans for a building program that will include dormitories for men and living units for couples, but that, obviously, cannot begin until materials are available. During the war, townspeople bought bonds, turned in scrap, and gave blood. They called it being patriotic, dismissed inconveniences as nothing compared to the sacrifices of the GIs. For that they are to be commended. A GI in student's clothing has more potential worth. If for no other reason, townspeople might remember that the enrollment of the college has a direct relationship to the income of the City of Auburn. IT'S NOT TOO LATE If some of the smiling coeds missed you you can still give to the War Chest fund today. . Contributions will be taken until Friday by both of the co-chairmen, although the campus drive actually stops tonight. No matter what your reason for giving your dime, quarter, or dollar, you can be sure that the cause is worthy. Needy, not only in the destitute countries of Europe and the Orient, but also those in our own country, will receive aid from this fund. It also goes to improving the community through the youth center, Girl and Boy Scouts, and school lunches. Which are the reasons that any Auburn student should be proud he has a chance to give. And these are also the reasons he should give generously. HE SAYS By BABs -Now Do You Understand All About Vet Hill? Rat Reuben Writes Home of ORNAMENT: the first spiritual want of -a barbarous man is Decoration. of WORK: not that which I Have, but what I Do is my Kingdom. of LOVE: it is not altogether a Delirium, yet it has many points in common therewith. of UNBELIEF: the most fearful Unbelief is unbelief in oneself. of BOOKS: wondrous indeed is the virtue of a true Book. Not like a dead city of stones, yearly crumbling, yearly needing repair; more like a tilled field, a spiritual field. of GREAT MEN: they are the inspired Texts of that Divine Book of Revelations, whereof a Chapter is completed from epoch to epoch, and by some named HISTORY. of SILENCE: it is the element in which great things fashion themselves together. of LAUGHTER: no man who has once heartily and wholly laughed can be altogether irreclaimably bad. of TRAGEDY: that one man should die ignorant who has a capacity for Knowledge. of CLOTHING: some dress to live, others live to dress. of DISASTER: Time need never go to ruin, could a man great enough, wise and good enough, lead it on the right road thither. of THINKERS: in every epoch of the world, the great event, parent of all others, is the arrival of a Thinker in the world. Dear Ma and All, EVERY QUARTER, MA, they get some new names for the buildings down here. I think it's just that they change the names of the places in which the girls move. During the summer they ^ _ ^ _ _ _ _ » . ^ . ^ _ ^_ had a building called Auburn Hall which boys stayed in, but _ • _^ •>'•?• A I !• they've put girls in that building now; so they call it the barn. Q A C # IN I t \ L IN I just don't think it's nice to be calling places where the girls ________^^__| _ _ > _i stay such names as the zoo and the barn; do you Ma? After all, the girls are humans whether they act like it or not. * * * * of FEAR: the completeness of a man's" victory over Fear will determine how much of a man he is. Thomas Carlyle's Philosophies. Dent and Sons, London Fire Trap DR. DUNCAN HAD a birthday last Sunday, Ma. I sure do wish I'd of had some kind of special gift to give him. He didn't invite me to his birthday party, though; so I don't reckon I was supposed to give him anything anyway. I don't guess he expected anything from me after all that meat and butter and all those eggs I got for him during the summer. I don't know how many candles he had to blow out, but I bet he sure did have a big party. * * * * , • . / . . - . . MA, THIS HERE laundry they got down here is just getting in the most terrible shape you ever saw. They just got so many clothes from so many students until they just can't do all the work, and when they do do the work they keep all the buttons of your shirts. I guess the laundry must have some kind of mix-up with a button factory. I guess I'm just going to have to start washing my own clothes, Ma; so please send me one of your extra irons and scrub-boards as soon as you can and a bar of Octagon soap. * * * * WE HAD WHAT they call a concert down here this Tuesday night, but it ain't like the concerts we have at Corn Creek where the boys and girls say speeches and put on little plays and sing songs. This concert was put on by one of Dr. Duncan's piano-playing teachers what's named Mr. Liverman. It didn't cost nothing to go, so I decided I'd go. But I ain't never heard Sis play any of the pieces on the organ-what he played, x Most of the pieces is just called flats and sharps by a fellow named Opus. Some of the fellows what's been to these piano-playing concerts before told me that all the piano-player does is just to beat on the piano like he was trying to tear it to pieces, and that there ain't no more music to what he does than there is rattling tin pans. They say this Mr. Liverman earns his living just by playing around. Still, I'm down here to get educated, so I decided I'd suffer the concert through, what they call down here "sweatin' it out." 3|C JfC Jp ]p THIS LAST WEEK the female fraternities down here have been having what they call the quiet period. I don't know how come them to call it that unless the girls get quiet so they can try to make up their minds which one of the female fraternities stands best with the male fraternities. Still, if the girls keep quiet I don't see how they can ever tell anything. Besides I ain't never heard of any girls staying quiet, especially these Auburn co-eds. I still caint tell the difference between the male and the female frats. Some of the females live in the male houses and that don't look right to me. I just don't believe Dr. Duncan knows all about what's going on down here, things like that. I think from what I read in their column that Mr. Laney and Mr. Thornton belong to a frat what's called Rho Dammit Rho. But if I joined that one I'd have to use another bad word. It's hard enough to keep from using bad words down here and to live right without joining a fraternity like that. \ * * * * WE HAD AN election down here last week, Ma, to select a girl what they'll call Miss Auburn, and one what they'll call when yawl come down here to see the homecoming game, when yaw come down here to see the homecoming game. I guess that'll be something else to take Pa's attention off the football game. I voted, Ma, and it sure was a thrill. I didn't get to vote when all the freshmen elected a president during the summer to lead us; so I voted for the first time. It sure did make me feel like a man. Your loving son, Reuben October 12, 1945 Editor of the Plainsman: • For two years I have been planning to write a letter about my pet gripe—Samford Hall. It .seems that an institution as progressive, as API would look after the safety of its students by erecting fire escapes on the buildings. If you will notice, there is only one set of stairs (if they haven't worn through i>y now) descending from second floor to the first floor landing of Samford. If this section of the building were to catch on fire, the students on the higher floors would be forced to jump down two or .three floors to the concrete surrounding the basement, or else burn to death. . Fires usually break out where •they are least expected and Samford will probably be no exception. The old building is such a hazard that ladders or some means of escape should be placed on each end of the building. - I am writing this letter because I was badly burned once and know how serious a fire can be. Sincerely, Tommy McMillan Another Side To It Dear Miss Editor, I don't know who "one who wants to yell" is, but if his letter is any example of the type of Auburn spirit that he advocates the less said about it to the new freshmen the better. To adversely criticize the cheerleaders for something over which they have no control and then to refuse publication of his or her name as the perpetrator of such slander is a good example of the type of Auburn Spirit that we DON'T want. The cheerleaders have done their best at the football games, but the obtsacles they have had to meet are terrific. First arTd foremost, to work up a good mob spirit, a winning team is necessary. Secondly, the student body should be compact and not scattered over two or three hundred yards, with every other person not a student at all. Thirdly, the cheerleaders should be placed somewhere near the crowd instead of behind a fence and a high hedge. As an afterthought I should also like to add a list of the difficulties the cheerleaders have before they even come face to face with the crowd. Many hours a week are spent in practising the yells. Then when the games roll around the cheerleaders actually see very little of the excitement which is so much a part of the football season. For this only the senior cheerleader is a awarded a letter. After so long a time he receives his sweater—to find the weather too hot to wear it. Then he graduates, packs the sweater away and forgets it. Comes the weekend of a game. The cheer leader is given bus fare to the game—in one case this fall it was one penny less—and told to show up to yell. He is given no money for meals or provided with a place to stay. Surely we could do more for our cheerleaders than this. Of course the honor is great but of what good is honor when your pocketbook is empty? Let's give 'em a letter while they're still in school or provide them with expense money to do something to show our appreciation instead of writing anonymous letters to the Plainsman complaining of their capability. Sincerely, Jack Thornton Mac Writes On It, Too Dear Editor: * - Last week a short editorial appeared in your paper from someone called "One Who Yelled." This person asked such questions as, "What has become of the Auburn Spirit" and do the cheerleaders believe their only duty is to dress up in pretty suits and watch the games?" So, for this "Yelling One's" benefit, I feel as if there are a few things he or she should know. Half of the cheerleading squad happens to be new and inexperienced, and I think the squad has done a fairly good job so far and will dp considerably better in the future. We have practiced every Auburn yell at the pep rallies and have yelled them at the games, with the exception of two yells which will be practiced and used for the next game. Also, three new yells have been added to the list and more new yells are being worked out by the squad at the present time. The writer of the article that appeared in the paper last week also stated, "Auburn used to have some pretty good yells. Evidently the present cheerleaders think they are too old fashioned and too undignified. At none of the three football games this year have I heard them given." Contrary to this Yelling One's belief, the cheerleaders not only think but know that the old Auburn yells are fine, and we will continue doing them in the future as they have been done in the past. If anyone has any CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM the squad will greatly appreciate it. As I have said before, the old Auburn yells have been used at both the pep rallies and the games, and if this yelling one did not hear them, it was not the cheerleader's fault. Everyone knows that the Auburn Spirit is at a much lower ebb now than that of a few years back, but it is on the upgrade again, and the cheerleaders alone cannot rebuild it. We must have the cooperation of every student in order to accomplish this task. At the pep rallies the majority of the attendance is freshmen, very (Continued on page4) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Three Sevack Finds NROTC 'Good Deal' After Minesweeping In South Pacific From minesweeper to classroom in seven days, Radioman Milton Sevack of Linden, N. J., was one of several sailors who were flown, upon acceptance for NROTC, from Okinawa to Pearl Harbor to MARTIN OPELIKA, ALABAMA WEDNESDAY October 17 HERE COMES THE WAVES Starring BING CROSBY BETTY HUTTON SONNY TUFTS Added Cartoon and Sporilight THURSDAY October 18 CLAUDETTE COLBERT in FANNIE HURST'S IMITATION OF LIFE with WARREN WILLIAM ROCHELLE HUDSON Added Cartoon and Novelty FRIDAY October 19 ZOMBIES ON BROADWAY WALLY BROWN" ALAN CARNEY BELA LUGOSI Added Latest Fox News Fealuretle "Learn and Live" SATURDAY October 20 THE CHICAGO KID Starring DONALD BARRY OTTO KRUGER and LONE TEXAS RANGER Starring WILD BILL ELLIOT as RED RYDER Added 3rd Chapter of "Raiders of Ghost City catch a ship bound for San Francisco. "This is the best deal I've had since I've been in the Navy," he said. "We're still regimented, of course, but we're getting a good deal just the same." Sevack is a third quarter freshman in the School of Education, having attended Union Junior College at Cranford, N. J., before military service. He has been in the Navy almost two years. No More Room With the crew of 30 men on his minesweeper, Sevack helped clear the way for two battles, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. There was not room on his watchband for those two names. The space was all taken up with names of places he had seen, like Gibraltar, Casablanca, Miami, Cuba, Panama Bay, Nicaragua, Corinto and Man-zanillo (Mexico), San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Johnson Islands, Eniweto, Saipan, and Guam. "It isn't that I need a reminder. The band is just a souvenir," Sevack said. He remembers, when they were new in the minesweeping game, the fright of discovering a mine whioh accidentally had been pulled up to the stern of the ship near enough to explode and kill the whole crew. Most Beautiful He said Miami Beach was the NEW PROF, NEW PIANO MAKE AUBURN DEBUT Genuine— Registered KEEPSAKE DIAMOND RINGS THE TRADITIONAL SYMBOL OF THE ENGAGEMENT JOCKISCH Authorized Keepsake JEWELER —Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold Auburn's piano professor. John Hubert Liverman, presented his first piano concert in Langdon last night. His program included Franz Liszt's "Sonata." Two of his own compositions, "Chorale and Variation," and "Etude in A Minor," were played as encores. He also, played Franz Shuberi's "Moment Musicale" at the request of the audience. most beautiful harbor he had ever seen, with Pearl Harbor second. He can't forget the night they came into Miomi Beach at 10 o'clock, seeing the long dock, cruising boats with glass bottoms and clear water underneath. Okinawa is the prettiest island in the Pacific, Sevack said. Excellent terracing and rice paddies make the landscape attractive. Once a storm forced them to dock at a little place called Unten Ka, where he went ashore, visited some schoolrooms and came back with Japanese books, calendars, and wooden shoes. They didn't shoot at mines all the time. Off the coast of California, the crew shot enough turtles for soup. Davis On Nationwide Hookup Last- Saturday P. O. Davis, director of Alabama Extension Service, was at the mike of a nationwide hookup Saturday when he interviewed a prominent Alabama peanut far- Alpha Gamma Rho Fetes Guests, Dates At Dance Members of Alpha Gamma Rho were hosts at an informal house dance Saturday night, October 13. Fraternity members, guests, and dates were Ann Aubrey, Be-lon Friday; Cecile Hinson, Mal-cotonn Dykes; Catherine Cutler, Clarence Simmons; Nila Howell, Sammy Kirkland; Jean Holt, James Maddox; Edith Lively, Marton Bryant; Jean Underwood, Fred Shrer; Jean Gauntt, Robert Land. Marion Piefer, Fontelle Win-gard; Caroline Hauffman, Elton Hinson; Mary Jean Morris, Bill Richardson; Lois Shell, Clinton Wood; Lonita Brewer, Russell Thompson; Trudy Johnson, Buris Boshell. mer over the CBS Country Journal program from station WAPI in Birmingham. The program was rebroadcast by WAPI at the noon Auburn and Farm Hour. U-DRIVE IT Tel. 446 BIKE SHOP Tel. 260 CHIEF'S (ROLAND L. SHINE) Three Sororities List Final Parties Kappa Delta Kappa Delta ended this year's rush season with a Gay Nineties party on Thursday night and the KD Rose Room on Saturday evening. In keeping with the Gay Nineties idea, candles in beer bottles lighted the small tables which were covered with gay checked cloths. The guests were given old-fashioned nosegays as favors. Doris Brown, as Lillian Russell, complete with ostrich plumes entertained the guests with several songs, and the singing waiters gave out with a delightful rendition of "Sweet Adeline." A tear-jerking melodrama, featuring Ma-hy B. Bidez and Mary Jane (Pooky) Hudson, was done to the tune of Behind Those Swinging Doors. Gay Nineties songs were sung by the members and guests. Rushees dressed formally to attend the KD Rose Room. The motif- was carried out by using white roses on each table and name tags in the shape of roses. The Kappa Delta quartet, without which the party would not have been complete, performed with "Blue Skies" and "I'm in the Mood for Love." A fashion parade showing clothes for all occasions was presented and the chapter celebrities were introduced. Authentic-looking but non-alcoholic cocktails were served by white-coated bartenders during the evening. Delta Zeta Delta Zeta rushees were entertained at an informal broadcasting party, which was held at Station DZ Thursday night. Vice-president Tays Tarvin was master of ceremonies of the program starring the D Z Kids and sponsored by D Z Cola. Each rushee was presented with a program, which was in the shape of a microphone. Then she was seated in the broadcasting studio. Decoration consisted of gay Autumn flowers and suitable radio props. Highlight of the evening's entertainment was the rendition of ,the theme song, "D Z Cola," by Sue Carder, Eunice Crump, Lora Pritchett, and Elvin Haden. Margaret Snead, "The Girl With the Imitation Voice," sang "Chloe;" Wyn Hall presided over a quiz show; Mary Kerr and Ruth Upton recited humorous stories; and several musical numbers were given. After the conclusion of the broadcast, the rushees were served coffee, chocolate sundaes, and pound cake. The traditional Rose Formal was given Saturday evening by the members of the Beta Xi chap ter of Delta Zeta in honor of the rushees. President Betty Grimes and the sorority members greeted the coeds. Each rushee and member wore a pink and green name card, which was fashioned after the Delta Zeta pin. The impressive candle-light service added an air of beauty and dignity to the sorority rooms, which were decorated in pink, green, and white color schemes. The huge delta of tables was covered with white cloths, and bouquets of pink roses and ivy served as floral decoration. Lassie Jo Rounds was chairman of the entertainment committee, and Lucy Brooks, who was ably assisted by the alumnae, was in charge of the decorations. Rushees, members, alumnae, and patronesses were served fruit salad plates, ice tea, ice-cream, and fudge cake. Theta Upsilon Theta Upsilon. entertained Thursday night w^th its traditional Greek festival. The guests were greeted by the members attired in Greek togas and sandals. Theta U's sorority room was arranged as a stadium with the eternal flame in the center and candlelight accentuating the Greek urns, laurel-twined columns and statuary. During the evening, rushees participated- in events of the Olympic games, pole vaulting, 100 yard dash, diving, and discuss throwing. Theyer were served ambrosia, nectar, and sweets by toga-clad ex-collegios. Favors presented to each rushee were miniature Greek vases and small scrolls. Prizes were presented to winners in the games. Jean Nazeratinc won first prize and Virginia Ann Bell and Katy Jo Boone tied for second. After a short program of songs, and skits, the evening was ended. On Saturday night rushees gathered in the Theta U suite for its Divine Comedy. Members, dressed in pastel sweaters and skirts, represented the various chapters of Theta Upsilon and after greeting the guests, they elected Miss Iota Alpha Theta U girl for the evening. Margaret Wyatt, as Miss Iota Alpha, was crowned / SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION Tel. 446 THE QUARTER HITS THELINE-1903O In that year, for the first time in college annals, the quarter could run with the ball snapped direct from center. Brains and speed succeeded crude mass play, and the modern game began. It was a popular innovation. Like Railway Express round-trip service for college laundry and baggage, the new method once tried out became* nation-wide standard practice. Make a standard practice, too, of packing and wrapping securely, addressing clearly and starting early whatever you have to express. It will help all concerned. NATION-WIDE RAH-AIR SERVICE by Miss Ex-Collegio in the person of Myntis Ferguson and assumed command of the group. Open-faced sandwiches and punch were served in the sorority room which was decorated with pastel covered columns, a throne, and a large map of the United States showing Theta U chapters in pastel colored pins. (Continued on page 4) Today-Thursday CLAUDETTE COLBERT DON AMECHE in GUEST WIFE Color Cartoon "Fresh Airdale" Latest World News Friday DANGEROUS JOURNEY Funny Cartoon "Porkuliar Porky Serial "Black Arrow" Saturday CIRCUMSTAN TIM EVIDENCE with LLOYD NOLAN MICHAEL O'SHEA Tuneful Musical "Rockabye Rhythm" Community Sing Sunday-Monday M-G-M's FINEST MUSICAL SHOW! KATHRYN GRAYSON GENE KELLY PICTURE - M-G1 JOSE ITURBI DEAN STOCKWELl PAMELA BRITTON "RAGS" RAGLAND BILLY GILBERT HENRY O'NEILL Latest World News Tuesday JACK OAKIE in ON STAGE EVERYBODY Musical "Phantoms Inc." Owl Show, Saturday 11 p.m. JAMES CAGNEY in BLOOD ON THE SUN Student's Clothes Closets $4.95 ^ ^ Auburn Furniture Co. "Page Four THE P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 Phi Kappa Tau Gives House Dance Members of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity entertained with a house dance Saturday evening, October 13, 1945. Refreshments were served by Mrs. H. S. Powell, housemother. Mrs. James Ward and Mrs. Oliver Sanford, Jr., assisted. Those present were Lowell Ramsey, Martha Nichols; Julius Hagerty, Emma Lou Odum; Harry West, Billie Moore; Tom Law-son, Jo Clayton; Gar Ian Baccus. Jo McWilliam; John Crocker, Bunny Porter; Homer McNaron, Martha Norton, and Howard Moore, Joyce Clement. Rowland Wallin, Grace Miller; Walter Ramey, Alice Enochs, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sanford, Jr.; Louis Capola, Betty Rust; Hoyt Lowell Ramsey Elected Phi Kappa Tau President Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau elected new officers at the last meeting. Those chosen were Lowell Ramsey, Pensa-la, Fla., president; Julius Hagerty, Anniston, vice-president; Alex Brewer, Ernestine Jenkins; John West, Ida Will Lee; Theron Lang, Maizie Sue Farmer; Edwin Pearson, Carol Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. James Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gates; George Privett, Martha Bailey; Clarence Perley, Barbara Neal, Billy Crocker, Louise Hatcher; Luis Pena, Mary Swindall; Walter Wade Robinson, Virginia Boykin; Glenn Thomas, Jackie Glenn; Nelson Phillips; Clint White; Allan Callan; Al McKesson; Frank Wilson; Joe Thompson; Courtney Ballard; Eric Edge; and William P. Mitchell. STUDENT SUPPLIES School books and supplies are available at reasonable prices Basement Samford Hall Phone 960-Extension 347 COLLEGE SUPPLY STORE , Tucker, Dadeville, secretary; B. J. Pearsall, Huntsville, treasurer; B. J. Pearsall, Huntsville, treasurer; John Crocker, Hayneville, representative to the Inter-fraternity Council; and Harry West, Bay Minette, chaplain. MORNING ZIP AND TANG FOR MEN ON THE GO Start the day with zest, and the world is your oyster. Bathe with deep cleansing MEM Silver Pine Soap, followed by exhilarating, stimulating After Shave, Eau de Cologne or Toilet Water by MEM. For lip and ttfng, use toiletries by MEM...unmistakably masculine. rtiEiti A MAN'S ^ BATH SOAP Sandalwood \ or Pine ' 2 tobox»1.50 Hand Size: 3 *o box »1.00 AFTER SHAVE 4 oi. *2.00* ^ 8 or. 13.00* itiEiti A MAN'S TOILET WATER 4~oz. $3.00* 8 oz. $4.50* *f|uj Ftfeni TMJ BURTON'S BOOK STORE An exceptional overseas gift item API Alpha Gams Top Province In Scholarship Dot Clisby, scholarship chairman of Gamma Delta chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta, was presented the Gamma province scholarship award, by Mrs. W. D. Salmon, past first grand vice-president of the sorority. This cup is presented annually to the highest ranking chapter in Gamma province, which is comprised of the ten chapters in the southeastern states. Alpha Gam also ranked highest in scholarship on the campus. ATO Pledges Elect Ralph Ingram Prexy At a meeting Wednesday evening, the Alpha Tau Omega pledges elected Ralph Ingram, Sheffield, to serve as president. Tommy Tanner, Tuscumbia, was chosen vice-president, and Zeke Scott was elected secretary-treas-turer of the pledge class. Three members from other ATO chapters have affiliated with Auburn's chapter this quarter. Russ Teall, Philadelphia, ah NROTC member from Penn State; Fred Glover, Montgomery, a veteran who was enrolled at Alabama before the war; and Lollis Hardy, Atlanta, who was a member \at Emory before entering service, are the three new affiliates. Lt. Culbertson To Teach Military Science Lt. Robert G. Culbertson has been assigned temporarily to the ROTC unit here as assistant professor of military science and tactics. He came Friday from Thayer General Hospital, Nashville, Term. Before the war, Lt. Culbertson attended Akron University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He was called to active duty in July, 1943, and spent seven months in the European theater with the 76th Infant ry Division. Lt. Culbertson was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and two Battle Stars. Two Professors Join History Department O. P. South, Jr., Auburn graduate who Was a captain in the Army Airborne until his recent discharge, is temporarily on the history staff, teaching until Dr. W. T. Jordan returns. Dr. Jordan, on military leave from API, has been in charge of Naval historical work at a post in the state of Washington. Richard Bjurberg, wlhohas been on leave, has rejoined the history staff also. LOST: One pair of reading glasses in dark brown leather case with flesh-colored rims. Lost somewhere on campus. If found please return to Richard Tacketl. 112 North Gay. Coke comin' up OTS Presents First Spur Prom The first "spur" prom of the quarter was presented by Omega Tau Sigma Saturday evening at the chapter house. The prom derives its name from the fact that it was planned on the spur of the moment. Mrs. N. C. Peddy chaperoned the dance. Members, pledges, and dates were Freddie Sherman, Betty Hartsfield; Jim Peters, Jean Bow-en; Charles Vinson, Margaret Sample; B. B. Whitfield, Bob Trotter; Bob White, Carmen Finera; and Bill Shirer, Nathalie Lumpkin. Herman McRae, Nell Andsley; Joe Miller, Nancy Gibson; "Quil-lie" Crocker, Anna Hotto; Kirby Johnson, Betty Calhoun; Dennard Davis, Mary Furr; Jack Callis, Martha Brush; and Jack Hays, Mary Roberts. Carl Brit, Eue Farner; Tiny Thompson, Lee Dell Bell; Sam Thrower, Ruby Reynolds; Odeen Hotto, Joyce Allison; Tommy Russell, Jean Clark; Jack Jones, Beverly Ohilds; Dick Krauss, Peggy Shugart; Frosty Long, Nancy Reinsmibh; and Scott Meredith, Betty Ware. Osgood Bateman, Frances Susan Williamson; Bennett Kinard, Bettye Blaylock; James Toney, Katherine Harmon; Bob Staple-ton, Kay Del Homme; Rod Smith, Evelyn Kidd; Byron Brow, Mary Louise Enoch; and Joe Soler, Ina Anderson. Lewiss Puckett, Martha Hay; Bob Shannon, Margaret Dewitt; Joe Phiffer, Dot McWilliams; Dr. W. W. Bishop, Hudrey Early; Red Gentry, Christine Sannemann; Dr. and Mrs. James M. Shuler; Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. George McCathy; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudgins; and Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Needham. Stags attending were Perry Jenkins; Bruce Cleare, Paul Ha-vid; David Love; Jack Leiter; Donald Hamby; Bill Coppage; Rod Lancaster; Gelfer Kronfeld; Rolf Olson; "Jeep" Deal; James Vaughn; Erskine Jordan; and Phillip Amy. Mac Writes (Continued from page 2) few upperclassmen can be seen. Then, when a yell is given, after a .thorough explanation of it, a large number of the students just sit there and look as if to wonder what is going on. The purpose of a rally is to learn the yells, to have a fine time in doing so, and to get that pep, so that when we do attend a game we can show the public what the Auburn Spirit really is. The old Auburn Spirit cannot be regained in one day, and it will require the efforts of every student. You can be assured that the cheerleaders will meet you more than half way if you will cooperate with us. Let's everybody turn out for the pep rallies and learn those yells, and show the public that we HAVE that AUBURN SPIRIT, and that we are behind that "TIGER TEAM" one hundred per cent. Cordially yours, Louis McClain, . Headcheerleader BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY OPELIKA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Inc. Three Sororities (Continued from page 3) After refreshments had been served, the members and nushees walked to the downstairs apartment of Miss Jewel Davis where an outside fire, red lights, and gruesome music identified Hell. Sue Hamilton as the devil entertained with bewitching remarks. Chili was served to members and guests; then the party moved on to heaven. Mrs. Fagan Thompson had decorated her home with white and rainbow-colored dahlias under the lights of an enlarged reproduction of the Theta U pin. Patronesses served coffee and angel food cake topped with whipped cream and cherries. Mrs. Joe Rash, chapter adviser, presided as guardian angel and gave a brief history of Theta U. Guests received rainbow colored corsages as favors. Capt. Mitchell T. Wadkins, Auburn graduate whose parents live at 242 Gay St., recently was presented the Bronze Star Medal by Brig. Gen. Charles H. Swartz, 25th Division Artillery commander on Luzon. Capt. Wadkins, commanding officer of headquarters battery, is a veteran of more than three years in the Pacific. Methodists Will Hear Hutson On Student Day "Passing the Past" will be the subject of Dr. Harold Hutson, professor of religion at Birmingham- Southern College, when he speaks at. the regular morning worship service at the Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Methodist Church has set Sunday for student recognition day. Dr. Hutson attended Duke University and the University of Chicago. He is dean of the Alabama Methodist Student Conference. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. Sunday in Wesley Foundation. Students are invited to make reservations with Miss Mary Moling Kirman, director, this week. Dr. Hutson will speak at the vesper hour at 7:30. Jimmy Byrd Will Head Kappa Sigma Pledges Kappa Sigma pledges elected officers at their first meeting of the fall quarter on Wednesday night October 10. Those elected were Jimmy Byrd, Birmingham, president; Clyde Dawson, West Palm Beach, Fla., vice-president; Lawrence Alexander, Georgiana, secretary; and Donald Manning, Georgiana, treasurer. N Men's Glee Club Needs More Tenors Boys! Can you sing tenor? If you can, please go to the meetings of the Men's Chorus. They are held every Thursday and Tuesday at 5 o'clock over Toomer's. Tenors are the only ones needed so you boys come on. Dr. Allison Will Address Forum On Atomic Power Dr. Fred W. Allison, head of t he physics department, will speak to the faculty forum on "Atomic Power" next Monday evening. The forum begins with dinner at 7:15 in the Quadrangle Dining Hall. Dr. Robert Partin, forum president, said that tickets for the program may be obtained from the secretary of each department or from Miss Patty Haney in the president's offices. There will be a meeting of the Veteran's Association at 8 p.m. in. Langdon Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Dr. Duncan will address the group concerning the local housing situation. As this is the first meeting of the group, all veteran students are urged to attend. * * * Auburn Players will hold a meeting at 7:10 Thursday night in the Y-Hut to elect officers.. Everyone who has participated in Player activities in the last year may vote. With The Grads by "Happy" Davis SUNRISE SERENADE Early to bed and early to rise— but that's what I did Sunday morning. How each of you would have envied my position. "Not a creature was stirring" when I reached the campus—Just the campus and me—that's all there was there—We did have the birds and the squirrels but I can't describe all that Purpose— just to see and touch and stand and gaze at all the things that are so dear to all of us. Everything was so quiet—just kinda felt like talking to Langdon Hall cause there it stood—reverent to days gone by—proudly cherishing the many happy memories and traditions of ole Auburn ._. . our memories . . . ours to always possess and call our own and to love and . . . Kinda gets you doesn't it, Buddy. * * * HOMECOMING Gather 'round chillun and you shall hear—about Homecoming and the many things President Frank Samford has planned for this gala occasion when everybody comes home. Brig. Gen. Frank Hart '15 has been chosen as the speaker. Famous from the day he entered Auburn is this great individual. The General was one of our football heroes playing football under Mike Donahue. Now he serves his Country with the U. S. Marine Corps—what a man! More about him later—Active members (dues paying) will be served a luncheon by the College—thanks to our esteemed President L. N. Duncan, 1900. Reservations must be made now. * * * ALUMNOLOGY And now for the mail if you have stayed with us to this point— Prof. Carl C. Gaum '08 wantetd some info on the Powell brothers, former classmates—we're hot behind .this Prof. . . . Lt. Leslie W. Bolon '42 USNR scratched us a few lines—was Commanding Officer ship making 15 assaults— that's letting 'em have it Les Ole Boy. . . . Charlie Dudley— Oh! you remember Charlie—one of Auburn's most famous cheerleaders— well Charlie wrote— said no money, no brains, no nuth-in, 'cept chillun!!!! He does have three. . . . Major Paul K. McKin-ney '39 wrote from Yokohama, 'Japan—said he saw "Pops" Foster '39 and Bill Milan '39 over there. * * * NOV/ THE MESSAGE FROM HODGE DRAKE Hodge you know has been con-ductin' the "loomni" affairs at the varsity Barbershop for these many years—Hodge says to tell all youse guys and gals that he is making a special offer for Homecoming to "de Loomni"—shoe shine for only one dollar! P.S. Don't pay your dues to Hodge—for some unknown reason we don't seem to be able to record dues payments made to Hodge. PERSONAL CARE FOR YOUR CLOTHES Our AYR-MOR Compact M a c h i n e Gives You Quicker and Better Dry Cleaning Service. For Pick-Up and Delivery PHONE 40 DeLuxe Cleaners 110 W. GLENN DINE IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. STEAKS CHICKEN SEAFOOD Auburn Grille RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING KEEP- GENERAL ELECTRIC YEARS AHEAO A NEW "HOUSE OF MACK" FOR POSTWAR AMERICA Crowded in its present quarters, the G-E Research Laboratory will soon move to a more spacious location. Five miles east of Schenectady, New York, is a site t h a t offers special advantages for a "House of Magic" of the future. On a rocky cliff overlooking t h e Mohawk River, it is particularly adaptable to work with radar, television, high-frequency, jet engines, and x-ray. A staff of 800—expanding the present 550—will carry on research in a laboratory built on a 219-acre lot. Since its birth the G-E Research Laboratory has contributed much to better living, not only through scientific achievement, but through increased efficiency, as in t h e case of t he modern incandescent lamp. And in t h e future G.E. will continue and expand the work it has begun. In the words of Dr. Coolidge, former laboratory director, "A research laboratory is essentially a group of men . . . engaged in extending the frontiers of knowledge." General Electric Co., Schenectady, N. Y. The beit Investment in the world it In this country's future. Keep all the Bonds you Buy. GENERAL ® ELECTRIC
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Title | 1945-10-17 The Plainsman |
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Date Issued | 1945-10-17 |
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OCR Transcript | err THE JAYS WALKED \j3r \^&JLK; \3U, \-A>sxW5\AAJ • * VOL. LXX ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 NUMBER 14 Didn't These Bewitching Smiles Bewilder You? Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold Miss Auburn is shown with the candidates who ran with her in the election last Thursday. She is Yvonne Wallace, a junior in the School of Science and Literature from Panama City, Fla. Left to right the coeds are: Helen Walden. Grace Tonge, Yvonne Wallace, Donna Sims, and Betty Morgan. Yvonne Wallace Chosen Miss Auburn In Heated Election Bettye Blaylock Wins Miss Homecoming Title And Will Be Crowned By Dr. Duncan Nov. 3 Yvonne Wallace, Alpha Gamma Delta sponsored by Delta Sigma Phi, aiid Bettye Blaylock, Kappa Delta sponsored by ATO emerged victorious over nine o t h e r candidates in a h o t ly contested race for the titles of Miss A u b u r n and Miss Homecoming respectively. Yvonne edged out Betty Morgan by 33 votes. Betty received 610 votes and Donna Sims 292. Other candidates for Miss Auburn were Grace Tonge and Helen, Walden. Miss Auburn Yvonne, who receives the title of Miss Auburn from Doris Brown, is a junior in Science and Lit from Panama City, Fla. She was a Glomerata favorite last year and a member of Oracles and Owls. She is on the Plainsman staff and is this year serving as WSGA secretary. Miss Homecoming Betty Blaylock, sophomore in Science and Lit from Birmingham receives the Miss Homecoming title from Rebecca Fincher. Betty is also president of the Sophomore Class and a member of the Student Executive Cabinet. She was a Glomerata beauty for 1944. A total of 1712 votes were cast out of a possible 2600, making this one of the most successful elections ever held at Auburn. Their Duties Miss Auburn, who will be crowned at some future date by ODK, is the highest honor any woman student at Auburn may receive. * She is the acknowledged head of the social life of the campus and ansually awards the winner of the Cake Race with a kiss and a cup. Besides this she also assists in other social activities during her term of office. API Red Cross Will Meet Tuesday Af Student Center The Student chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Tuesday night, October 23. Vam Cardwell, present secretary, will preside. The meeting will be held in the Student Center, for the purpose of electing officers for the coming fiscal year. Professor A. D. Burke, County chairman of the American Red Cross, will deliver a short talk. All students interested in Red Cross work are cordially invited to attend. War Chest Drive Will End Tonight The two-day campus War Chest drive will end tonight, according to co-chairman Bill O'Brien and Barry Graves. Coeds have been stationed at the Main Gate since yesterday morning to solicit donations. Classes were also canvassed by the coed helpers. API does not have a special quota this year. All money collected will be turned in as a part of the city's quota. Dr. Ben A. Showalter, co-chairman of the county, is working with the student chairmen and Kirtley Brown, director of student affairs. Bill O'Brien and Barry Graves asked every student at API to give something. "We hope to tor the last campus quota—two years ago—which was $500." The money goes to both community ohest and war relief. The USO, merchant seamen's fund, and relief for needy people of Europe are included. Prof. Kinkaid's Body Sent To Pennsylvania For Funeral Rites Professor Walter Kinkaid, a native of Pennsylvania, and professor of physics at API, was found dead in his room at 311 N. Gay at 2:15 Monday morning. Prof, A. D. Butler, member of the faculty, was awakened and with several students living in the house rushed to aid Mr, Kinkaid. They arrived too late to be of any assistance. The cause of death was said to be internally administered potassium cyanide. Mr. Kinkaid was formerly a member of the Auburn faculty during the years 1527 through 1930, Upon leaving here he spent several years teaching at Mississippi State and Georgia Tech, He was also connneoted with the Underwriters Laboratory in New York, Mr. Kinkaid's body was sent to McKeesport, Perm., for burial. Blanche Thebom Met Opera Star Coming Oct. 29 Half a dozen years ago Blanche Thebom, Metropolitan Opera star, who appears here in two weeks, was tapping a typewriter in a Canton, O., business office. Then she sang in Town Hall. The following day, the New York World- Telegram's music critic, Robert Bagar, wrote: "From Canton to New York is better than a short sleeper jump. Sometimes it takes a singer years to make the trip—career bent, that is. Some singers never make it. But in-.Town Hall last night, Blanche Thebom, a tall and beautiful mezzosoprano from Canton, proved that she had been away too long from the center of musical things." Less than a year after her debut, just past 25, she stepped out on the Metropolitan Opera's stage for the first time, making her debut as Fricka in "Die Walkuere." Iier second role was Brangaene in "Tristan and Isolde," and her third, Laura in "La Gioconda." She is the first singer in the history of the Met who needed no wig for these roles. Blanche Thebom sings and reads German, French, Italian and Russian, while Swedish is as familiar to her as English. She finds English a perfect language for singing, and this season is offering a group of Rachmaninoff's songs with her own lyrics translated from the Russian. The concert will be in Langdon Hall at 8:15 Monday, Oct. 29. Tickets are on sale by W. C. Allen in the News Bureau of Sam-ford Hall, Lee County Auburn Club To Discuss Plans The Auburn Club of Lee County is to have an alumni meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in Langdon Hall. Harry "Happy" Davis, new executive secretary of the Auburn Alumni Association announced the meeting in order that Homecoming plans could be discussed. All former Auburn students, both women and men are being urged to attend. One of the largest Homecoming crowds in the history of Auburn is expected and plans for handling the crowd will be discussed. Sixty-Six Coeds Will Parade At ODK-Glom Beauty Ball Fourteen Finalists Will Be Chosen By Ballot-Judge Method Pictures Will Appear As Glomerata Features by Irene Long Fourteen Glomerata beauties and favorites will be selected from 66 candidates to appear in the annual ODK-Glomerata Ball Saturday, Oct. 20 in Alumni Gym. Candidates were selected last week by ODK, Glomerata, and women's residence halls. Preliminary selection by sto-dent ballot will eliminate all but 28 coeds. Then judges will cut the number to 14. Names of the judges will not be announced until the night of the Ball. With music by Zombie Lauderdale and the Auburn Collegiates, the ball will begin at StSO. The parade will start at 9:45. Candidates are asked to meet Gibbs Ashley, master of ceremonies, in the gym at 1 p.m. Saturday for final instructions. Tickets will be sold at t h e Main Gate today and tomorrow by members of ODK. NROTC trainees may purchase tickets at Graves Center. ODK-Glom Selects Coeds selected by ODK are: Betty Bledsoe, Grace Tonge, Betty Morgan, Donna Sims, Dot McWil-liams, Julia LeSuer, Doris Brown, Betty McLaughlin, Marie Strong, Ray Monroe, Angelyn Hand, and Margaret Bedsole. The Glomerata selected: Max-' ine Tatum, Catherine Truss, Nancy Reinsmith, Beverly Slaugbt, Ruth Clark, Phylis Stanley, Ann Black, Frances Wilkinson, Gin McConn, Carmelita Ward, Gloria Jean Lockhart, and Helen Walden. Dorm Candidates Dormitory representatives are: I, June Rhomer and Mabel Moor-er; II, June Reddock and Lyda Walden; III, Beverly Ann Childs and Mary Pinckard; and IV, Helen Edmonson and Joyce Allison. ' Sororities Alpha Gams entered Jeanette Ellis and Jean Swingle; Chi Omega, Phylis Kloeti and Alta Wise; Kappa Delta, Carolyn Self and Becky Fincher; Delta Zeta, Marilyn Sheffield and Jean Gauntt; Theta Upsilon, Margaret Wyatt and Mildred Chambliss; AD Pi, Demaris Smith and Jean Campbell, Residences Representing Sigma Pi Annex, Kay Del Homme and Nathalie Lumpkin; SAE House, Betty Riddle and Barbara Russell; Sigma Pi House, Jo Turk and Kireston Petefson-Egebach, 220 West Magnolia, Pat Prizer and Pat Rainer; Alumni Hall, Lo-rene Owens, Betty Calhoun, Peggy Pruit, and Jean Orr; Pi Kappa Phi, Pat Bridges and Carolyn Tru-ett; Auburn Hall, Ester Jean Patrick, Joyce McNeil, "Virginia Ann Holcombe, Jean Murphy, Sue Farmer, and Edna Hughes; and Phi Delta Theta, Virginia Bridges and Ann Benson, Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold Betty Blaylock makes a note of the date she will be crowned Miss Homecoming by Dr. L. N. Duncan. She won the title Thursday by popular vote. A sophomore in the School of Science and Literature from Birmingham, she is president of her class and a member of the Executive Cabinet. She was a Glomerata beauty of 1944-45. Tigers Face Tulane Greenies Saturday; Except For Lines, Teams Seem Matched Ag Club Reorganized; New Officers Chosen At First Meeting The Ag Club was reorganized on Ootober 9. The following new officers were elected: president, Biuris Boshell; vice-president, Randolph Snell; secretary, Bob Vick; treasurer, Claude Moore; junior reporter, Curtis Adams; sophomore reporter, Morris Arnold; freshman reporter, Karon R. Jennings, sergeant-at-arms, Billy Russell. The club had been inactive since the spring quarter because of the small number of men enrolled in Agriculture. The return of many old students and the large enrollment of freshmen is making Ag hill look like old times. One of the featured events promoted by the club in pre-war days was the Ag Fair. This event afforded entertainment and displayed educational exhibits concerning agriculture. Another meeting is planned for October 22 at 7:30 p.m., room 108, in Comer Hall. At that time an editor for the paper, Alabama Farmer, will be elected. Any student enrolled in agriculture is eligible for membership and urged to attend. GIs To Lead Discussion At Interfaith Meeting. Problems of readjustment to college after military service will be discussed at the first Interfaith Council discussion at 7:45 Thursday night at Prof. J. H. Neal's Four veterans, Jack Willing-ham, Chuch Yarbrough, Leon Burns, and Albert Thomas, will direct the discussion on a returned GI's re-evaluation of campus and community life. P. M. Norton, coordinator of veteran's affairs, will be at the meeting as an advisor. The provocative subject is a timely one this quarter. Since it is a problem vital to civilian students and veterans alike, it was ohosen for the topic for the first discussion. The Interfaith Council, made up of student members from each faith represented on the campus, started the discussion groups last year. With the idea in mind of bringing not only students, but also faculty members and students, together on an equal basis, the Council has carried on the discussions wittti pleasing and profitable results. Every student is welcome. The group will meet at the Y-Hut at 7:30 Thursday and will walk to Prof. Neal's home at 348 South Gay. Auburn students will be at the station Thursday night at 10 to see the Tiger team off to New Orleans for their twenty-sixth game with the Tulane Greenies. The teams, which are considered evenly matched by the experts, are both smarting from recent defeats. Auburn is determined to do all she can to tie the series again. Tulane's 16-13 win last year gave her a one-game lead over. Auburn in the series. Right end on the Auburn's team Saturday will be Sam McClurkin. Frank Powell may start at left guard. The other positions will be determined at practice this afternoon. Red Snell, injured in the Birmingham game, will definitely be on the bench. A 270-pounder, Snell's place will be filled by a man who weighs about 185. The Tulane line tips the scales at an average of 200 pounds. Louis McClain and the cheerleaders, the band,, and the students will meet the team at the train Sunday morning when they return. Seniors May Order Invitations, Cards Tuesday At Gate Invitations to the Fall Commencement Exercises will be on sale from 9 to 5 Tuesday.vOci. 23, at the Main Gate. This is the only time that graduating seniors will have a chance to order invitations. According to Bill Laney. chairman of the Invitations Committee, the leather invitations will remain at the cut price of 55 cents each and the card board at 25 cents. Both types include three campus photographs. Orders for engraved calling cards, including the copper plate, will be taken at the price of $1.75 per hundred. Orders will be taken on a cash-in-advance basis only. Lt. Col. H. C. Fuller Receives Command Of ROTC Cadets Cadet Lt. Col. H. O. Fuller has been named tentative commanding officer».of the corps of cadets, Army ROTC by Col. O. I. Gates, post commander. The appointment is effective immediately. Staff members are Capt. D. B. Scott, adjutant; Capt. W. J. Roberts, S-3; Staff Sgts. A. C. Hancock, and W. E. Rooks, color bearers; and Sgt. M. E. Pugh and Cpl. R. J. Williams, buglers. Z. T. Trawick, captain, is the only band officer. Company A's Organization Captain for Company A is J. S. Bell. Other officers are M. K. Howard, first lieutenant; J. C. Lutz, second lieutenant; J. J. Vick, first sergeant; J. C. Small-wood, tech sergeant, first platoon; A. J. Wright, second platoon; J. E. Thames, staff sergeant (platoon guide), first platoon; S. F. Strange, second platoon. Staff sergeants (squad leaders) for the first platoon are T. J. Douglas, J. G. Sanderson; Paul Berthon, and'L: W. Cheney. L. A. Alexander, H. A. Horton, J. Y. Nash, and R. H. Sibert are staff sergeants for the second platoon. Officers, Non-Corns of B Organization for Company B is headed by Captain W. L. Ivey. T. H. Ingram and C. E. Hendry are first and second lieutenants. F. T. Sutton is first sergeant; Loyce W. Turner, tech sergeant for first platoon. Second platoon tech sergeants is M. D. Avirett. Staff segeants (platoon guides) are J. H. Appleton, first platoon; and E. E. Shelton, second platoon. Squad leaders are staff sergeant T. D.' Champion, C. P. Neiswen-der, C. H. Schultz, and W. H. Ridley, first platoon; A. T. Frazier, Quention Price, W. M. Reddish, and R. L. Riedel, second platoon. Spoils Is C's Captain Captain J. O. Spotts is Company C's ranking officer. J. F. Osteen and W. F. Browder are first and second lieutenants. Sergeants are E. L. Widmire, first; D. G. Smal-ley, tech, first platoon; D. E. Til-lery, tech, second platoon; L. W. Puckett, staff, first platoon; C. W. Fields, staff, second platoon. Squad leaders are T. H. Carnes, M. B. Lindley, R. C. Ryan, and Leon W. Turner, first platoon; R. W. Mickler, C. J. Norris, D. M. Stewart, and J. O. Walker, second platoon. Company D Captain for Company D is O. G. Rearden. He is assisted by first lieutenant J. B. Spotts and second lieutenant R. W. Stevenson. First sergeant is D. C. Poss. H. C. Vaughn is tech sergeant, first platoon; Clyde Dawson, second platoon. Other non-coms are A. J. Haisten and A. W. Bass, staff sergeants (platoon guides) for the first and second platoons; Carl Dawson, T. J. Landham, J. A. Lewis, and F. L. Mize, staff sergeants, (squad leaders) first platoon; J. F. Colbert, P. D. Sellers, R. L. Moreland, and D. H. McRae, staff sergeants (squad leaders), second platoon. Others, Besides You, Almost Froze, Too It was mighty cold for the "Sunny South' Wednesday the temperature being 42 degrees, the lowest for the week. The highest temperature, 80 degrees, hit Sat-iurday reported Mr. J. M. Robinson, head of the zoology department. The average for the week was 63.9 degrees. Page Two T H E P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 • 'UlnjE- PJLoiijirijynRiya • # Published weekly by the students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Editorial and business office on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. EDITORIAL STAFF MIMI SIMMS Editor MARY LEE Society Editor IRENE LONG Managing Editor JULE DeGRAFFENREID, Asst. Soc. Ed. BILL O'BRIEN Sports Editor LUELLEN HOVEY Cartoonist JACK THORNTON Feature Editor JOE HOOTEN .... News Editor BUSINESS STAFF BOB KIRBY Business Manager OSGOOD BATEMAN Cir. Manager JACK CALLIS Asst. Business Manager JACK MOBLEY Asst. Adv. Manager BILL CALLOWAY Advertising Manager 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 Golle6iate Press Distributor of Golie6iateDi6est RKPRKSKNTID FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CHICAGO ' BOSTON ' LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO ARE HIGHER SALARIES THE ANSWER? Two weeks ago the Plainsman printed an editorial called "For Profs Only." Both students and faculty have voiced opinions criticizing the editorial. Students have praised the editorial. The best comment we have seen, however, came from an editorial in the Chattahoochee Valley Times. We quote: "In the Plainsman there appears a "plain-spoken editorial charging that the faculty of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute is staffed largely with incompetent instructors. The editorial lists seven student-criticisms of the API professors. If these criticisms are just and accurate, it is high time the citizens, the taxpayers of the state see to it that some changes be made. "The Plainsman editor placed the primary blame for the Auburn situation on the fact that higher salaries offered by other institutions of learning attract the competent, qualified teachers. "This argument is the same that is set forth by the educational leaders for the poor quality teachers in our elementary and secondary schools. They say the good teachers either go to better-paying schools in the larger, in the north and east, or accept better-paying positions in business and industry. "There are those who say that 'we are paying the kind of teachers we have in our schools today more than they are worth; so why should we tax ourselves to pay better salaries.' Such an argument„is fallacious, illogical. The only way we shall ever obtain competent teachers is to make the pay attractive. To do so we should probably have to pay our teachers much 'more than they are worth' over a period of from five to ten years. Business men make such long-time investments; why should not parents, citizens, taxpayers be willing to make such long-time investments in our youth? If school today is a farce, who is to blame?" SEE THAT TEAM OFF! It's going to be a hard trip for the team. It's going to be a hard game for the team. It's going to take a lot of pep to get that team in a winning mood. And that is what we're going to give 'em Thursday night. Dean Spidle has excused the freshmen girls if they study until 9:15; other coeds may stay out until 11 on Thursday. There are no restrictions on the boys. Which means that every Auburn student can be there. Three thousand students could give the team the proper incentive to get out on the field and win. But as Coach Voyles said at the first pep rally, we've go to show the team we're behind 'em. This will be the band's first appearance this fall. They will make a definite contribution to the spirit of the crowd—which should include every student. Not only should every student be in the crowd, but every student should cooperate to the fullest. That means learning the yells before coming to the pep rally, really yelling, and sending the team off with a big bang. And of course, all freshmen will wear their rat caps! There has been criticism on the campus of the way the Auburn Spirit isn't working this fall. The pep rally can be the same kind of a pep-less gathering we had last week. Or it can be the kind that made the Auburn Spirit famous. The band is going to do its best. The cheerleaders are putting out. Which throws the problem of bringing back the Spirit upon the students. We have no doubt that they can do it! NOT A SIGN OF IGNORANCE Part of the freshman orientation period has been an introduction to the library, but regular use is the best way to learn ' to appreciate the storehouse of knowledge. Freshmen, and often upperclassmen, are sometimes shy about using the library. They hesitate to ask for help from the librarians. Librarians like to be of service. They don't pretend to know offhand where every book is. That is one reason they don't expect students to know. They follow guides but they also are capable of being and like to be students' guides. Whether one is looking for a book on ancient history or reference material on the atomic bomb, the librarians can be of service. They may not know who wrote the poem and one tries to quote, but they can find out. No two libraries are operated in exactly the same manner. Students will find the library habit more profitable here if they let the librarians help them save time. POTENTIAL WEALTH Auburn's enrollment is going to fall short of its theoretical capacity unless more townspeople will rent their empty houses and guest rooms. Postwar inertia, negligence, or financial independence—whatever the reason, many townspeople have closed their doors'while prospective students, mostly veterans, delay or dismiss the idea of entering Auburn. The college has plans for a building program that will include dormitories for men and living units for couples, but that, obviously, cannot begin until materials are available. During the war, townspeople bought bonds, turned in scrap, and gave blood. They called it being patriotic, dismissed inconveniences as nothing compared to the sacrifices of the GIs. For that they are to be commended. A GI in student's clothing has more potential worth. If for no other reason, townspeople might remember that the enrollment of the college has a direct relationship to the income of the City of Auburn. IT'S NOT TOO LATE If some of the smiling coeds missed you you can still give to the War Chest fund today. . Contributions will be taken until Friday by both of the co-chairmen, although the campus drive actually stops tonight. No matter what your reason for giving your dime, quarter, or dollar, you can be sure that the cause is worthy. Needy, not only in the destitute countries of Europe and the Orient, but also those in our own country, will receive aid from this fund. It also goes to improving the community through the youth center, Girl and Boy Scouts, and school lunches. Which are the reasons that any Auburn student should be proud he has a chance to give. And these are also the reasons he should give generously. HE SAYS By BABs -Now Do You Understand All About Vet Hill? Rat Reuben Writes Home of ORNAMENT: the first spiritual want of -a barbarous man is Decoration. of WORK: not that which I Have, but what I Do is my Kingdom. of LOVE: it is not altogether a Delirium, yet it has many points in common therewith. of UNBELIEF: the most fearful Unbelief is unbelief in oneself. of BOOKS: wondrous indeed is the virtue of a true Book. Not like a dead city of stones, yearly crumbling, yearly needing repair; more like a tilled field, a spiritual field. of GREAT MEN: they are the inspired Texts of that Divine Book of Revelations, whereof a Chapter is completed from epoch to epoch, and by some named HISTORY. of SILENCE: it is the element in which great things fashion themselves together. of LAUGHTER: no man who has once heartily and wholly laughed can be altogether irreclaimably bad. of TRAGEDY: that one man should die ignorant who has a capacity for Knowledge. of CLOTHING: some dress to live, others live to dress. of DISASTER: Time need never go to ruin, could a man great enough, wise and good enough, lead it on the right road thither. of THINKERS: in every epoch of the world, the great event, parent of all others, is the arrival of a Thinker in the world. Dear Ma and All, EVERY QUARTER, MA, they get some new names for the buildings down here. I think it's just that they change the names of the places in which the girls move. During the summer they ^ _ ^ _ _ _ _ » . ^ . ^ _ ^_ had a building called Auburn Hall which boys stayed in, but _ • _^ •>'•?• A I !• they've put girls in that building now; so they call it the barn. Q A C # IN I t \ L IN I just don't think it's nice to be calling places where the girls ________^^__| _ _ > _i stay such names as the zoo and the barn; do you Ma? After all, the girls are humans whether they act like it or not. * * * * of FEAR: the completeness of a man's" victory over Fear will determine how much of a man he is. Thomas Carlyle's Philosophies. Dent and Sons, London Fire Trap DR. DUNCAN HAD a birthday last Sunday, Ma. I sure do wish I'd of had some kind of special gift to give him. He didn't invite me to his birthday party, though; so I don't reckon I was supposed to give him anything anyway. I don't guess he expected anything from me after all that meat and butter and all those eggs I got for him during the summer. I don't know how many candles he had to blow out, but I bet he sure did have a big party. * * * * , • . / . . - . . MA, THIS HERE laundry they got down here is just getting in the most terrible shape you ever saw. They just got so many clothes from so many students until they just can't do all the work, and when they do do the work they keep all the buttons of your shirts. I guess the laundry must have some kind of mix-up with a button factory. I guess I'm just going to have to start washing my own clothes, Ma; so please send me one of your extra irons and scrub-boards as soon as you can and a bar of Octagon soap. * * * * WE HAD WHAT they call a concert down here this Tuesday night, but it ain't like the concerts we have at Corn Creek where the boys and girls say speeches and put on little plays and sing songs. This concert was put on by one of Dr. Duncan's piano-playing teachers what's named Mr. Liverman. It didn't cost nothing to go, so I decided I'd go. But I ain't never heard Sis play any of the pieces on the organ-what he played, x Most of the pieces is just called flats and sharps by a fellow named Opus. Some of the fellows what's been to these piano-playing concerts before told me that all the piano-player does is just to beat on the piano like he was trying to tear it to pieces, and that there ain't no more music to what he does than there is rattling tin pans. They say this Mr. Liverman earns his living just by playing around. Still, I'm down here to get educated, so I decided I'd suffer the concert through, what they call down here "sweatin' it out." 3|C JfC Jp ]p THIS LAST WEEK the female fraternities down here have been having what they call the quiet period. I don't know how come them to call it that unless the girls get quiet so they can try to make up their minds which one of the female fraternities stands best with the male fraternities. Still, if the girls keep quiet I don't see how they can ever tell anything. Besides I ain't never heard of any girls staying quiet, especially these Auburn co-eds. I still caint tell the difference between the male and the female frats. Some of the females live in the male houses and that don't look right to me. I just don't believe Dr. Duncan knows all about what's going on down here, things like that. I think from what I read in their column that Mr. Laney and Mr. Thornton belong to a frat what's called Rho Dammit Rho. But if I joined that one I'd have to use another bad word. It's hard enough to keep from using bad words down here and to live right without joining a fraternity like that. \ * * * * WE HAD AN election down here last week, Ma, to select a girl what they'll call Miss Auburn, and one what they'll call when yawl come down here to see the homecoming game, when yaw come down here to see the homecoming game. I guess that'll be something else to take Pa's attention off the football game. I voted, Ma, and it sure was a thrill. I didn't get to vote when all the freshmen elected a president during the summer to lead us; so I voted for the first time. It sure did make me feel like a man. Your loving son, Reuben October 12, 1945 Editor of the Plainsman: • For two years I have been planning to write a letter about my pet gripe—Samford Hall. It .seems that an institution as progressive, as API would look after the safety of its students by erecting fire escapes on the buildings. If you will notice, there is only one set of stairs (if they haven't worn through i>y now) descending from second floor to the first floor landing of Samford. If this section of the building were to catch on fire, the students on the higher floors would be forced to jump down two or .three floors to the concrete surrounding the basement, or else burn to death. . Fires usually break out where •they are least expected and Samford will probably be no exception. The old building is such a hazard that ladders or some means of escape should be placed on each end of the building. - I am writing this letter because I was badly burned once and know how serious a fire can be. Sincerely, Tommy McMillan Another Side To It Dear Miss Editor, I don't know who "one who wants to yell" is, but if his letter is any example of the type of Auburn spirit that he advocates the less said about it to the new freshmen the better. To adversely criticize the cheerleaders for something over which they have no control and then to refuse publication of his or her name as the perpetrator of such slander is a good example of the type of Auburn Spirit that we DON'T want. The cheerleaders have done their best at the football games, but the obtsacles they have had to meet are terrific. First arTd foremost, to work up a good mob spirit, a winning team is necessary. Secondly, the student body should be compact and not scattered over two or three hundred yards, with every other person not a student at all. Thirdly, the cheerleaders should be placed somewhere near the crowd instead of behind a fence and a high hedge. As an afterthought I should also like to add a list of the difficulties the cheerleaders have before they even come face to face with the crowd. Many hours a week are spent in practising the yells. Then when the games roll around the cheerleaders actually see very little of the excitement which is so much a part of the football season. For this only the senior cheerleader is a awarded a letter. After so long a time he receives his sweater—to find the weather too hot to wear it. Then he graduates, packs the sweater away and forgets it. Comes the weekend of a game. The cheer leader is given bus fare to the game—in one case this fall it was one penny less—and told to show up to yell. He is given no money for meals or provided with a place to stay. Surely we could do more for our cheerleaders than this. Of course the honor is great but of what good is honor when your pocketbook is empty? Let's give 'em a letter while they're still in school or provide them with expense money to do something to show our appreciation instead of writing anonymous letters to the Plainsman complaining of their capability. Sincerely, Jack Thornton Mac Writes On It, Too Dear Editor: * - Last week a short editorial appeared in your paper from someone called "One Who Yelled." This person asked such questions as, "What has become of the Auburn Spirit" and do the cheerleaders believe their only duty is to dress up in pretty suits and watch the games?" So, for this "Yelling One's" benefit, I feel as if there are a few things he or she should know. Half of the cheerleading squad happens to be new and inexperienced, and I think the squad has done a fairly good job so far and will dp considerably better in the future. We have practiced every Auburn yell at the pep rallies and have yelled them at the games, with the exception of two yells which will be practiced and used for the next game. Also, three new yells have been added to the list and more new yells are being worked out by the squad at the present time. The writer of the article that appeared in the paper last week also stated, "Auburn used to have some pretty good yells. Evidently the present cheerleaders think they are too old fashioned and too undignified. At none of the three football games this year have I heard them given." Contrary to this Yelling One's belief, the cheerleaders not only think but know that the old Auburn yells are fine, and we will continue doing them in the future as they have been done in the past. If anyone has any CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM the squad will greatly appreciate it. As I have said before, the old Auburn yells have been used at both the pep rallies and the games, and if this yelling one did not hear them, it was not the cheerleader's fault. Everyone knows that the Auburn Spirit is at a much lower ebb now than that of a few years back, but it is on the upgrade again, and the cheerleaders alone cannot rebuild it. We must have the cooperation of every student in order to accomplish this task. At the pep rallies the majority of the attendance is freshmen, very (Continued on page4) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 T H E P L A I N S M AN Page Three Sevack Finds NROTC 'Good Deal' After Minesweeping In South Pacific From minesweeper to classroom in seven days, Radioman Milton Sevack of Linden, N. J., was one of several sailors who were flown, upon acceptance for NROTC, from Okinawa to Pearl Harbor to MARTIN OPELIKA, ALABAMA WEDNESDAY October 17 HERE COMES THE WAVES Starring BING CROSBY BETTY HUTTON SONNY TUFTS Added Cartoon and Sporilight THURSDAY October 18 CLAUDETTE COLBERT in FANNIE HURST'S IMITATION OF LIFE with WARREN WILLIAM ROCHELLE HUDSON Added Cartoon and Novelty FRIDAY October 19 ZOMBIES ON BROADWAY WALLY BROWN" ALAN CARNEY BELA LUGOSI Added Latest Fox News Fealuretle "Learn and Live" SATURDAY October 20 THE CHICAGO KID Starring DONALD BARRY OTTO KRUGER and LONE TEXAS RANGER Starring WILD BILL ELLIOT as RED RYDER Added 3rd Chapter of "Raiders of Ghost City catch a ship bound for San Francisco. "This is the best deal I've had since I've been in the Navy," he said. "We're still regimented, of course, but we're getting a good deal just the same." Sevack is a third quarter freshman in the School of Education, having attended Union Junior College at Cranford, N. J., before military service. He has been in the Navy almost two years. No More Room With the crew of 30 men on his minesweeper, Sevack helped clear the way for two battles, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. There was not room on his watchband for those two names. The space was all taken up with names of places he had seen, like Gibraltar, Casablanca, Miami, Cuba, Panama Bay, Nicaragua, Corinto and Man-zanillo (Mexico), San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Johnson Islands, Eniweto, Saipan, and Guam. "It isn't that I need a reminder. The band is just a souvenir," Sevack said. He remembers, when they were new in the minesweeping game, the fright of discovering a mine whioh accidentally had been pulled up to the stern of the ship near enough to explode and kill the whole crew. Most Beautiful He said Miami Beach was the NEW PROF, NEW PIANO MAKE AUBURN DEBUT Genuine— Registered KEEPSAKE DIAMOND RINGS THE TRADITIONAL SYMBOL OF THE ENGAGEMENT JOCKISCH Authorized Keepsake JEWELER —Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold Auburn's piano professor. John Hubert Liverman, presented his first piano concert in Langdon last night. His program included Franz Liszt's "Sonata." Two of his own compositions, "Chorale and Variation," and "Etude in A Minor," were played as encores. He also, played Franz Shuberi's "Moment Musicale" at the request of the audience. most beautiful harbor he had ever seen, with Pearl Harbor second. He can't forget the night they came into Miomi Beach at 10 o'clock, seeing the long dock, cruising boats with glass bottoms and clear water underneath. Okinawa is the prettiest island in the Pacific, Sevack said. Excellent terracing and rice paddies make the landscape attractive. Once a storm forced them to dock at a little place called Unten Ka, where he went ashore, visited some schoolrooms and came back with Japanese books, calendars, and wooden shoes. They didn't shoot at mines all the time. Off the coast of California, the crew shot enough turtles for soup. Davis On Nationwide Hookup Last- Saturday P. O. Davis, director of Alabama Extension Service, was at the mike of a nationwide hookup Saturday when he interviewed a prominent Alabama peanut far- Alpha Gamma Rho Fetes Guests, Dates At Dance Members of Alpha Gamma Rho were hosts at an informal house dance Saturday night, October 13. Fraternity members, guests, and dates were Ann Aubrey, Be-lon Friday; Cecile Hinson, Mal-cotonn Dykes; Catherine Cutler, Clarence Simmons; Nila Howell, Sammy Kirkland; Jean Holt, James Maddox; Edith Lively, Marton Bryant; Jean Underwood, Fred Shrer; Jean Gauntt, Robert Land. Marion Piefer, Fontelle Win-gard; Caroline Hauffman, Elton Hinson; Mary Jean Morris, Bill Richardson; Lois Shell, Clinton Wood; Lonita Brewer, Russell Thompson; Trudy Johnson, Buris Boshell. mer over the CBS Country Journal program from station WAPI in Birmingham. The program was rebroadcast by WAPI at the noon Auburn and Farm Hour. U-DRIVE IT Tel. 446 BIKE SHOP Tel. 260 CHIEF'S (ROLAND L. SHINE) Three Sororities List Final Parties Kappa Delta Kappa Delta ended this year's rush season with a Gay Nineties party on Thursday night and the KD Rose Room on Saturday evening. In keeping with the Gay Nineties idea, candles in beer bottles lighted the small tables which were covered with gay checked cloths. The guests were given old-fashioned nosegays as favors. Doris Brown, as Lillian Russell, complete with ostrich plumes entertained the guests with several songs, and the singing waiters gave out with a delightful rendition of "Sweet Adeline." A tear-jerking melodrama, featuring Ma-hy B. Bidez and Mary Jane (Pooky) Hudson, was done to the tune of Behind Those Swinging Doors. Gay Nineties songs were sung by the members and guests. Rushees dressed formally to attend the KD Rose Room. The motif- was carried out by using white roses on each table and name tags in the shape of roses. The Kappa Delta quartet, without which the party would not have been complete, performed with "Blue Skies" and "I'm in the Mood for Love." A fashion parade showing clothes for all occasions was presented and the chapter celebrities were introduced. Authentic-looking but non-alcoholic cocktails were served by white-coated bartenders during the evening. Delta Zeta Delta Zeta rushees were entertained at an informal broadcasting party, which was held at Station DZ Thursday night. Vice-president Tays Tarvin was master of ceremonies of the program starring the D Z Kids and sponsored by D Z Cola. Each rushee was presented with a program, which was in the shape of a microphone. Then she was seated in the broadcasting studio. Decoration consisted of gay Autumn flowers and suitable radio props. Highlight of the evening's entertainment was the rendition of ,the theme song, "D Z Cola," by Sue Carder, Eunice Crump, Lora Pritchett, and Elvin Haden. Margaret Snead, "The Girl With the Imitation Voice," sang "Chloe;" Wyn Hall presided over a quiz show; Mary Kerr and Ruth Upton recited humorous stories; and several musical numbers were given. After the conclusion of the broadcast, the rushees were served coffee, chocolate sundaes, and pound cake. The traditional Rose Formal was given Saturday evening by the members of the Beta Xi chap ter of Delta Zeta in honor of the rushees. President Betty Grimes and the sorority members greeted the coeds. Each rushee and member wore a pink and green name card, which was fashioned after the Delta Zeta pin. The impressive candle-light service added an air of beauty and dignity to the sorority rooms, which were decorated in pink, green, and white color schemes. The huge delta of tables was covered with white cloths, and bouquets of pink roses and ivy served as floral decoration. Lassie Jo Rounds was chairman of the entertainment committee, and Lucy Brooks, who was ably assisted by the alumnae, was in charge of the decorations. Rushees, members, alumnae, and patronesses were served fruit salad plates, ice tea, ice-cream, and fudge cake. Theta Upsilon Theta Upsilon. entertained Thursday night w^th its traditional Greek festival. The guests were greeted by the members attired in Greek togas and sandals. Theta U's sorority room was arranged as a stadium with the eternal flame in the center and candlelight accentuating the Greek urns, laurel-twined columns and statuary. During the evening, rushees participated- in events of the Olympic games, pole vaulting, 100 yard dash, diving, and discuss throwing. Theyer were served ambrosia, nectar, and sweets by toga-clad ex-collegios. Favors presented to each rushee were miniature Greek vases and small scrolls. Prizes were presented to winners in the games. Jean Nazeratinc won first prize and Virginia Ann Bell and Katy Jo Boone tied for second. After a short program of songs, and skits, the evening was ended. On Saturday night rushees gathered in the Theta U suite for its Divine Comedy. Members, dressed in pastel sweaters and skirts, represented the various chapters of Theta Upsilon and after greeting the guests, they elected Miss Iota Alpha Theta U girl for the evening. Margaret Wyatt, as Miss Iota Alpha, was crowned / SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION Tel. 446 THE QUARTER HITS THELINE-1903O In that year, for the first time in college annals, the quarter could run with the ball snapped direct from center. Brains and speed succeeded crude mass play, and the modern game began. It was a popular innovation. Like Railway Express round-trip service for college laundry and baggage, the new method once tried out became* nation-wide standard practice. Make a standard practice, too, of packing and wrapping securely, addressing clearly and starting early whatever you have to express. It will help all concerned. NATION-WIDE RAH-AIR SERVICE by Miss Ex-Collegio in the person of Myntis Ferguson and assumed command of the group. Open-faced sandwiches and punch were served in the sorority room which was decorated with pastel covered columns, a throne, and a large map of the United States showing Theta U chapters in pastel colored pins. (Continued on page 4) Today-Thursday CLAUDETTE COLBERT DON AMECHE in GUEST WIFE Color Cartoon "Fresh Airdale" Latest World News Friday DANGEROUS JOURNEY Funny Cartoon "Porkuliar Porky Serial "Black Arrow" Saturday CIRCUMSTAN TIM EVIDENCE with LLOYD NOLAN MICHAEL O'SHEA Tuneful Musical "Rockabye Rhythm" Community Sing Sunday-Monday M-G-M's FINEST MUSICAL SHOW! KATHRYN GRAYSON GENE KELLY PICTURE - M-G1 JOSE ITURBI DEAN STOCKWELl PAMELA BRITTON "RAGS" RAGLAND BILLY GILBERT HENRY O'NEILL Latest World News Tuesday JACK OAKIE in ON STAGE EVERYBODY Musical "Phantoms Inc." Owl Show, Saturday 11 p.m. JAMES CAGNEY in BLOOD ON THE SUN Student's Clothes Closets $4.95 ^ ^ Auburn Furniture Co. "Page Four THE P L A I N S M AN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1945 Phi Kappa Tau Gives House Dance Members of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity entertained with a house dance Saturday evening, October 13, 1945. Refreshments were served by Mrs. H. S. Powell, housemother. Mrs. James Ward and Mrs. Oliver Sanford, Jr., assisted. Those present were Lowell Ramsey, Martha Nichols; Julius Hagerty, Emma Lou Odum; Harry West, Billie Moore; Tom Law-son, Jo Clayton; Gar Ian Baccus. Jo McWilliam; John Crocker, Bunny Porter; Homer McNaron, Martha Norton, and Howard Moore, Joyce Clement. Rowland Wallin, Grace Miller; Walter Ramey, Alice Enochs, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sanford, Jr.; Louis Capola, Betty Rust; Hoyt Lowell Ramsey Elected Phi Kappa Tau President Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau elected new officers at the last meeting. Those chosen were Lowell Ramsey, Pensa-la, Fla., president; Julius Hagerty, Anniston, vice-president; Alex Brewer, Ernestine Jenkins; John West, Ida Will Lee; Theron Lang, Maizie Sue Farmer; Edwin Pearson, Carol Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. James Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gates; George Privett, Martha Bailey; Clarence Perley, Barbara Neal, Billy Crocker, Louise Hatcher; Luis Pena, Mary Swindall; Walter Wade Robinson, Virginia Boykin; Glenn Thomas, Jackie Glenn; Nelson Phillips; Clint White; Allan Callan; Al McKesson; Frank Wilson; Joe Thompson; Courtney Ballard; Eric Edge; and William P. Mitchell. STUDENT SUPPLIES School books and supplies are available at reasonable prices Basement Samford Hall Phone 960-Extension 347 COLLEGE SUPPLY STORE , Tucker, Dadeville, secretary; B. J. Pearsall, Huntsville, treasurer; B. J. Pearsall, Huntsville, treasurer; John Crocker, Hayneville, representative to the Inter-fraternity Council; and Harry West, Bay Minette, chaplain. MORNING ZIP AND TANG FOR MEN ON THE GO Start the day with zest, and the world is your oyster. Bathe with deep cleansing MEM Silver Pine Soap, followed by exhilarating, stimulating After Shave, Eau de Cologne or Toilet Water by MEM. For lip and ttfng, use toiletries by MEM...unmistakably masculine. rtiEiti A MAN'S ^ BATH SOAP Sandalwood \ or Pine ' 2 tobox»1.50 Hand Size: 3 *o box »1.00 AFTER SHAVE 4 oi. *2.00* ^ 8 or. 13.00* itiEiti A MAN'S TOILET WATER 4~oz. $3.00* 8 oz. $4.50* *f|uj Ftfeni TMJ BURTON'S BOOK STORE An exceptional overseas gift item API Alpha Gams Top Province In Scholarship Dot Clisby, scholarship chairman of Gamma Delta chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta, was presented the Gamma province scholarship award, by Mrs. W. D. Salmon, past first grand vice-president of the sorority. This cup is presented annually to the highest ranking chapter in Gamma province, which is comprised of the ten chapters in the southeastern states. Alpha Gam also ranked highest in scholarship on the campus. ATO Pledges Elect Ralph Ingram Prexy At a meeting Wednesday evening, the Alpha Tau Omega pledges elected Ralph Ingram, Sheffield, to serve as president. Tommy Tanner, Tuscumbia, was chosen vice-president, and Zeke Scott was elected secretary-treas-turer of the pledge class. Three members from other ATO chapters have affiliated with Auburn's chapter this quarter. Russ Teall, Philadelphia, ah NROTC member from Penn State; Fred Glover, Montgomery, a veteran who was enrolled at Alabama before the war; and Lollis Hardy, Atlanta, who was a member \at Emory before entering service, are the three new affiliates. Lt. Culbertson To Teach Military Science Lt. Robert G. Culbertson has been assigned temporarily to the ROTC unit here as assistant professor of military science and tactics. He came Friday from Thayer General Hospital, Nashville, Term. Before the war, Lt. Culbertson attended Akron University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He was called to active duty in July, 1943, and spent seven months in the European theater with the 76th Infant ry Division. Lt. Culbertson was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and two Battle Stars. Two Professors Join History Department O. P. South, Jr., Auburn graduate who Was a captain in the Army Airborne until his recent discharge, is temporarily on the history staff, teaching until Dr. W. T. Jordan returns. Dr. Jordan, on military leave from API, has been in charge of Naval historical work at a post in the state of Washington. Richard Bjurberg, wlhohas been on leave, has rejoined the history staff also. LOST: One pair of reading glasses in dark brown leather case with flesh-colored rims. Lost somewhere on campus. If found please return to Richard Tacketl. 112 North Gay. Coke comin' up OTS Presents First Spur Prom The first "spur" prom of the quarter was presented by Omega Tau Sigma Saturday evening at the chapter house. The prom derives its name from the fact that it was planned on the spur of the moment. Mrs. N. C. Peddy chaperoned the dance. Members, pledges, and dates were Freddie Sherman, Betty Hartsfield; Jim Peters, Jean Bow-en; Charles Vinson, Margaret Sample; B. B. Whitfield, Bob Trotter; Bob White, Carmen Finera; and Bill Shirer, Nathalie Lumpkin. Herman McRae, Nell Andsley; Joe Miller, Nancy Gibson; "Quil-lie" Crocker, Anna Hotto; Kirby Johnson, Betty Calhoun; Dennard Davis, Mary Furr; Jack Callis, Martha Brush; and Jack Hays, Mary Roberts. Carl Brit, Eue Farner; Tiny Thompson, Lee Dell Bell; Sam Thrower, Ruby Reynolds; Odeen Hotto, Joyce Allison; Tommy Russell, Jean Clark; Jack Jones, Beverly Ohilds; Dick Krauss, Peggy Shugart; Frosty Long, Nancy Reinsmibh; and Scott Meredith, Betty Ware. Osgood Bateman, Frances Susan Williamson; Bennett Kinard, Bettye Blaylock; James Toney, Katherine Harmon; Bob Staple-ton, Kay Del Homme; Rod Smith, Evelyn Kidd; Byron Brow, Mary Louise Enoch; and Joe Soler, Ina Anderson. Lewiss Puckett, Martha Hay; Bob Shannon, Margaret Dewitt; Joe Phiffer, Dot McWilliams; Dr. W. W. Bishop, Hudrey Early; Red Gentry, Christine Sannemann; Dr. and Mrs. James M. Shuler; Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. George McCathy; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudgins; and Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Needham. Stags attending were Perry Jenkins; Bruce Cleare, Paul Ha-vid; David Love; Jack Leiter; Donald Hamby; Bill Coppage; Rod Lancaster; Gelfer Kronfeld; Rolf Olson; "Jeep" Deal; James Vaughn; Erskine Jordan; and Phillip Amy. Mac Writes (Continued from page 2) few upperclassmen can be seen. Then, when a yell is given, after a .thorough explanation of it, a large number of the students just sit there and look as if to wonder what is going on. The purpose of a rally is to learn the yells, to have a fine time in doing so, and to get that pep, so that when we do attend a game we can show the public what the Auburn Spirit really is. The old Auburn Spirit cannot be regained in one day, and it will require the efforts of every student. You can be assured that the cheerleaders will meet you more than half way if you will cooperate with us. Let's everybody turn out for the pep rallies and learn those yells, and show the public that we HAVE that AUBURN SPIRIT, and that we are behind that "TIGER TEAM" one hundred per cent. Cordially yours, Louis McClain, . Headcheerleader BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY OPELIKA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Inc. Three Sororities (Continued from page 3) After refreshments had been served, the members and nushees walked to the downstairs apartment of Miss Jewel Davis where an outside fire, red lights, and gruesome music identified Hell. Sue Hamilton as the devil entertained with bewitching remarks. Chili was served to members and guests; then the party moved on to heaven. Mrs. Fagan Thompson had decorated her home with white and rainbow-colored dahlias under the lights of an enlarged reproduction of the Theta U pin. Patronesses served coffee and angel food cake topped with whipped cream and cherries. Mrs. Joe Rash, chapter adviser, presided as guardian angel and gave a brief history of Theta U. Guests received rainbow colored corsages as favors. Capt. Mitchell T. Wadkins, Auburn graduate whose parents live at 242 Gay St., recently was presented the Bronze Star Medal by Brig. Gen. Charles H. Swartz, 25th Division Artillery commander on Luzon. Capt. Wadkins, commanding officer of headquarters battery, is a veteran of more than three years in the Pacific. Methodists Will Hear Hutson On Student Day "Passing the Past" will be the subject of Dr. Harold Hutson, professor of religion at Birmingham- Southern College, when he speaks at. the regular morning worship service at the Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Methodist Church has set Sunday for student recognition day. Dr. Hutson attended Duke University and the University of Chicago. He is dean of the Alabama Methodist Student Conference. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. Sunday in Wesley Foundation. Students are invited to make reservations with Miss Mary Moling Kirman, director, this week. Dr. Hutson will speak at the vesper hour at 7:30. Jimmy Byrd Will Head Kappa Sigma Pledges Kappa Sigma pledges elected officers at their first meeting of the fall quarter on Wednesday night October 10. Those elected were Jimmy Byrd, Birmingham, president; Clyde Dawson, West Palm Beach, Fla., vice-president; Lawrence Alexander, Georgiana, secretary; and Donald Manning, Georgiana, treasurer. N Men's Glee Club Needs More Tenors Boys! Can you sing tenor? If you can, please go to the meetings of the Men's Chorus. They are held every Thursday and Tuesday at 5 o'clock over Toomer's. Tenors are the only ones needed so you boys come on. Dr. Allison Will Address Forum On Atomic Power Dr. Fred W. Allison, head of t he physics department, will speak to the faculty forum on "Atomic Power" next Monday evening. The forum begins with dinner at 7:15 in the Quadrangle Dining Hall. Dr. Robert Partin, forum president, said that tickets for the program may be obtained from the secretary of each department or from Miss Patty Haney in the president's offices. There will be a meeting of the Veteran's Association at 8 p.m. in. Langdon Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Dr. Duncan will address the group concerning the local housing situation. As this is the first meeting of the group, all veteran students are urged to attend. * * * Auburn Players will hold a meeting at 7:10 Thursday night in the Y-Hut to elect officers.. Everyone who has participated in Player activities in the last year may vote. With The Grads by "Happy" Davis SUNRISE SERENADE Early to bed and early to rise— but that's what I did Sunday morning. How each of you would have envied my position. "Not a creature was stirring" when I reached the campus—Just the campus and me—that's all there was there—We did have the birds and the squirrels but I can't describe all that Purpose— just to see and touch and stand and gaze at all the things that are so dear to all of us. Everything was so quiet—just kinda felt like talking to Langdon Hall cause there it stood—reverent to days gone by—proudly cherishing the many happy memories and traditions of ole Auburn ._. . our memories . . . ours to always possess and call our own and to love and . . . Kinda gets you doesn't it, Buddy. * * * HOMECOMING Gather 'round chillun and you shall hear—about Homecoming and the many things President Frank Samford has planned for this gala occasion when everybody comes home. Brig. Gen. Frank Hart '15 has been chosen as the speaker. Famous from the day he entered Auburn is this great individual. The General was one of our football heroes playing football under Mike Donahue. Now he serves his Country with the U. S. Marine Corps—what a man! More about him later—Active members (dues paying) will be served a luncheon by the College—thanks to our esteemed President L. N. Duncan, 1900. Reservations must be made now. * * * ALUMNOLOGY And now for the mail if you have stayed with us to this point— Prof. Carl C. Gaum '08 wantetd some info on the Powell brothers, former classmates—we're hot behind .this Prof. . . . Lt. Leslie W. Bolon '42 USNR scratched us a few lines—was Commanding Officer ship making 15 assaults— that's letting 'em have it Les Ole Boy. . . . Charlie Dudley— Oh! you remember Charlie—one of Auburn's most famous cheerleaders— well Charlie wrote— said no money, no brains, no nuth-in, 'cept chillun!!!! He does have three. . . . Major Paul K. McKin-ney '39 wrote from Yokohama, 'Japan—said he saw "Pops" Foster '39 and Bill Milan '39 over there. * * * NOV/ THE MESSAGE FROM HODGE DRAKE Hodge you know has been con-ductin' the "loomni" affairs at the varsity Barbershop for these many years—Hodge says to tell all youse guys and gals that he is making a special offer for Homecoming to "de Loomni"—shoe shine for only one dollar! P.S. Don't pay your dues to Hodge—for some unknown reason we don't seem to be able to record dues payments made to Hodge. PERSONAL CARE FOR YOUR CLOTHES Our AYR-MOR Compact M a c h i n e Gives You Quicker and Better Dry Cleaning Service. For Pick-Up and Delivery PHONE 40 DeLuxe Cleaners 110 W. GLENN DINE IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. STEAKS CHICKEN SEAFOOD Auburn Grille RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING KEEP- GENERAL ELECTRIC YEARS AHEAO A NEW "HOUSE OF MACK" FOR POSTWAR AMERICA Crowded in its present quarters, the G-E Research Laboratory will soon move to a more spacious location. Five miles east of Schenectady, New York, is a site t h a t offers special advantages for a "House of Magic" of the future. On a rocky cliff overlooking t h e Mohawk River, it is particularly adaptable to work with radar, television, high-frequency, jet engines, and x-ray. A staff of 800—expanding the present 550—will carry on research in a laboratory built on a 219-acre lot. Since its birth the G-E Research Laboratory has contributed much to better living, not only through scientific achievement, but through increased efficiency, as in t h e case of t he modern incandescent lamp. And in t h e future G.E. will continue and expand the work it has begun. In the words of Dr. Coolidge, former laboratory director, "A research laboratory is essentially a group of men . . . engaged in extending the frontiers of knowledge." General Electric Co., Schenectady, N. Y. The beit Investment in the world it In this country's future. Keep all the Bonds you Buy. GENERAL ® ELECTRIC |
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