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MWM a TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOLUME LXVI ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1942 NUMBER 37 FOR NAVY DAY—AN ISSUE FOR THOSE FIGHTING FOR US Life of Rear Admiral Frank T. Leighton Has Been All "Navy" Graduated from Naval Academy in 1909 And Has Sailed the Seven Seas Rear Admiral Frank T. Leighton was born in Tunkhan-nock, Pennsylvania, on September 2,1885, and was appointed to the Naval Academy from the Fourteenth District of Pennsylvania on June 14, 1905. After graduation in 1909 he was assigned to the USS Connecticut and was transferred to the USS Montana on April 3, 1910. On June 25, 1911, he was ordered to the USS Roe and was under instruction in the Postgraduate Department, Naval Academy, from September 28, 1914, until September 27, 1915, when his instruction was continued at Columbia University, N. Y., at Westinghouse Electric \ and Machine Co., East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed the course in electrical engineering at t he Graduate School, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. From March 25, 1917, to May 31, he was in command of the USS Tingey, then was placed in command of Squadron Three (Minesweepers), Fifth Naval District. He was ordered to Puget Sound, Washington, for duty in connection with fitting out the USS Savannah, and on board as repair and engineer officer when she was commissioned. In-January 1918, he was given temporary duty as commanding officer of the Savannah and then as her executive and repair officer. On November 19, 1918, he was ordered to report to the USS Goliah for passage to Europe and was on duty at Naval Headquarters, London, until March 1919, when he received orders as prospective executive officer of the ex-German SS Cleveland. In May 1919, he reported for duty at Mare Island Navy Yard to fit out the USS Claxton. From November 1920 until March 1922, he was assistant Naval inspector of Machinery at the New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, N. J., and after assisting in fitting out the USS Colorado, at that plant, secved as her engineer officer after she was commissioned, August 30, 1923. He later was navigator of the Colorado and from June 3, 1926, to October 5, 1929, he was Radio . Material Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, and then was ordered to the USS Somers as commanding officer. After commanding the USS Buchanan from April 10, 1930, to September 16, 1931, he was on duty at the Naval Academy until June 1933 and completed the senior course at the Naval War College, Newport, R. I., in May, 1934. From June 1, 1934, to April Professor Marino- Merlo Exhibits Prints in Gadsden Joseph R. Marlno-Merlo, assistant professor of Applied Art at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, will speak to the Woman's Club of Gadsden, Tuesday, October 27, on "Art and the War." Professor Marino-Merlo has exhibited his paintings in leading cities in the North, East and South and has receved a number of awards for his work. At present, Birmingham - Southern College is holding,a one-man exhibition of his paintings in the college library. Professor Marino-Merlo is president of the Water Color Society of Alabama and a member of the Birmingham Art Club, The Southern States Art League, The Art Association of . Mississippi, The New Orleans Art Association, The Alabama Art League and Kappa Pi Honorary Art Fraternity. An exhibition of the paintings of Professor Marino-Merlo will be held in Gadsden Tuesday. 4, 1936, he was Commander, Destroyer Division Five and for the next year and a half was on duty in the Office of Naval Operations. For two years beginning December, 1938, he was commanding officer of the USS Louisville and on December 17, 1940, he reported for duty in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, and on April 22, 1942, he reported for his present duty as Commandant of the Eighth Naval District. On June 11 he was nominated for Rear Admiral by President Roosevelt and the nomination was confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1942. He has the Victory Medal, Patrol Clasp, USS Savannah, World War service. He resides in New Orleans, La., at 4919 Pitt Street. "Macbeth" To Begin Four-Day Run Monday" The Auburn Players will present William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in the Y Hut, next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 2, 3, 4, and 5, at 8:15 P. M. Tickets will be on sale beginning tomorrow at a special table in Samford Hall. Students and members of the armed forces in uniform will be admitted free, but the price of admission to everyone else is twenty-five cents, including tax. Since only 150 persons may be seated in the Y Hut each night, the bearers of the first 150 tickets issued are the only ones to be allowed admission on the first night. For a student to receive a ticket, he must present his activities book at the ticket table in Samford Hall and be issued a ticket in exchange for the correct coupon. If ticket is not used on the night for which it is intended, it must be brought back / to Samford Hall and exchanged for those of a later issue. The story of Macbeth is that of the Scotch lord whose ambition led him to a path of treason and murder in his mad trip to the crown of Scotland. With scenes of witches and apparitions, it is Shakespeare's interpretation of the scene in Scotland's earliest history. Robert Blackburn and Marjorie McKinnon play Lord and Lady Macbeth, the cruel and selfish couple who coolly plan murder to fulfill the fate which has been forecast for them by the three weird sisters, an ominous group of Earlyl Scottish witches. Macbeth murders Duncan, the old king who has favored him with many honors, and then murders his best friend, Banquo, who begins to doubt the new king's intentions. Macbeth's downfall, which closely follows his wife's sudden death, occurs through a series of events which have been forecast by the witches. The players have made many drastic changes in the traditional stage lighting and scenery which have been used in this old classic. Several unusual effects heighten the interest, and this gruesome tale should horrify you through and through. Seats will be reserved only until 8:05 P. M. each night. Auburn's Navy-Army Cooperate Since the Navy came to Auburn, we have received the highest degree of cooperation from the local Army unit. Every request, no matter how insignificant, has been given prompt and courteous attention. From the Colonel to the private, they have our respect and our sincere desire to reciprocate in any undertaking in which we can cooperate. The Army loves their corps and we love ours. We both love our flag and the things for which it stands. There is a rivalry, but it is a friendly rivalry. In many years of experience in working for high ranking Naval .officers we have had an opportunity to watch Army-Navy maneuvers, and have always witnessed the same cooperation between the Army and Navy that we have here in Auburn. We do not put much faith in current accusations of lack of cooperation between two forces. So on Navy Day we salute the Army as our comrades in arms, bound together in the greatest struggle of all mankind, fighting together all over the world with the courage and bravery that is inherent in both our organizations and the American people. ON THE CAMPUS t Dreaded Disease "Dit Fits" Is Feared by Radiomen Here By RUSS FISHER Ever since the Navy established a radio training school here in Auburn, there have been numerous requests as to the nature and characteristics of so-called "dit fits". As a dit fit is a very peculiar affliction, it is hard to describe. However, as we would like to put an end to the inquires about these dit fits, we acquired the services of a certain Dr. Sy Kosis, eminent psychologist and phychoanalyst, and after he had studied several cases, we asked him to prepare an analysis of his discoveries suitable for publication, and the following is his report: "A dit fit is a peculiar condition of the mind and body, wherein the afflicted person knows not nor cares not what he does nor says. This unique condition is brought on by the continuous buzzing in the ears of radio code. Its narne is derived from the Dah Dit Dah Dit Dit sounds of the code. Its symptoms are numerous, but I find the most prominent ones are: 1. Cauliflower ears. (Evidently this condition is caused from the continuous wearing of earphones). 2. The afflicted person talks to himself continuously, rambling, raving, and ranting incoherently. 3. Bleary eyes. 4. The patient (for by this time he is under a physician's watchful eye—if he isn't, he should be) thinks he is blessed with various talents, such as singing, dancing, speech-making, and sleep-walking. 5. He makes a general nuisance of himself to his cabin mates, but they usually don't mind because more than likely they are in the same condition themselves. "A person suffering from dit fits is sometimes referred to as being "code whacky," but what ever the term applied, I must admit that medical science is not sufficient to cope with these dit fits. I am completely stymied. A dit fit is definitely the eighth wonder of the world." ROTC Appointments The following name was omitted from the- list of Cadet Appointments in last Tuesday's issue of the Plainsman: To be Cadet Sergeant, Battery "H"—2nd F. A., W. W. Nordan. Tickets on Sale Sale for the Mississippi State game in Birmingham will open in the morning and they will be sold for two days. The office will open at 8:00 and close at 12:00. It will be open again at 1:00 and close at 6:00. These hours will be kept on both days. Tickets will be sold in Birmingham beginning at 12:00. They will be sold at the window on the sixth avenue side of Legion Field. Ticket prices will be the same: $2.50 for guests and $.75 for students. Navy on Radio Tonight People in the vicinity of Auburn and Opelika will be given the privilege of hearing a very informative program over radio station WJHO tonight as the trainees of the local United States Naval Training School (Radio) present several speakers qualified to give news of vital importance to those interested in the Navy. The program will come on the air at 7:00 P. M. Everyone is invited and urged to listen in. ASME New Officers Student chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers held a special business meeting and smoker last night. Nick Ni-gosian was elected Chairman; B. G. Peterson was elected vice-chairman; and Bill Richter was elected to the Engineers Council. FFA Radio Programs The collegiate chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:00 in Langdon Hall. The subject for discussion will be "The present FFA situation should be changed." Plans will also be made concerning the series of radio pro- (Continued on Page 8) MISS HOMECOMING ELECTION THURSDAY Coeds in Sororities And Dormitories Nominate Six Auburn's Miss Homecoming for 1942, who will reign at the Homecoming game against Clemson on November 28, will be elected Thursday by a general election. Any student may vote for his choice, at any of the three boxes to be placed at various vantage points over the campus. Boxes will be placed on Vet Hill, Ag Hill as well as on the main campus, and voting will take place throughout the day. Voters must present their student activities books before being allowed to vote. The ballot will contain a complete list of the candidates names, arranged in alphabetical order, with a space supplied for the voter's name and class. Unsigned ballots will not be counted, and there will be no voting by proxy. Six entries have been received for the honor to date, these being Misses Frances Ellis, Sara Glenn, Madge Jarrard, Jessie Sahm, Barbara Shippey, and Emi-lee Walton. The winner, to be announced by the chairman of the Elections Committee, will be the recipient of a loving cup, given by Blue Key, as well as being the queen of the day and of the football game. As is the case in all campus elections, any means of campaigning by any candidate or her supporters, other than by personal approach, would render the candidate ineligible. The Elections Committee would decide such cases under provisions subject to approval by the Executive Cabinet. Lt. Comdr. Phillips In Charge of School Much of Navy's Reputation in Auburn Is Due to His Efforts of Cooperation One of the most interesting figures on the Auburn campus in the past several months is the Commander of the United States Naval Training School, better known to his men as the "ole Man." He is known and liked by his students and the townspeople for the valuable help he gives whenever it is needed. Lieutenant Commander Edwin Phillips was born on March 8, 1892 in the town of East Wey- Armed Services Board Is Well Pleased with API The Armed Services Board, which visited API last week consisted of Lieut. B. F. Whelchel, U. S. Navy, Captain T. P. Barton, Marine Corps, Lieut. L. P. Mc- Culler, Army Ground Forces, Lieut. T. H. Rentj, Naval Aviation and Lieut. M. D. Marks, Army Air Corps. All of these officers were thrilled by the reception they received at Auburn. Some of their remarks were: "We have not met at any college, men who were as interested in our information, were as quiet and attentive while we were talking, and whose behavior was as excellent as here at Auburn. Before coming to Auburn, we felt rather discouraged by the attitude of the students, college authorities, and the small number of men who turned out to hear the information we had to give, but we are leaving Auburn with the feeling that our visit here will compensate for our entire trip. We have heard or known of the Auburn Spirit and we surely saw it demonstrated today. This has been the only college where the President and all the men attended the general meeting." mouth, Massachusetts. Between the years of 1900 and 1910 he served as cabin boy and Able Seaman on sailing ships and tramp steamers sailing around the world. Also during this time he was a Radio Electrician in the United States Navy and on all types of ships circling the globe. At the age of eighteen "Time Out" was taken for a formal education at Stetson University at De Land, Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. During World War I, Lieutenant Commander Phillips "started off" with the Coast Guard as a Chief Radio Electrician seeing service on Coast Guard vessels in the Far North, in the Bering and Baffin Straits and in the South, in the Carribean. These were the early years of the war, 1915-1916, but later from 1917-1920, he was again with the United States Navy as a Chief Electrician. During this period his duties and assignments were varied, serving on the following ships; U. S. S. Tampa, General Gorgas, George Washington, and Leviathan. His knowledge of Radio placed him in the position of an instructor in the United States Naval Radio Training School, when Radio was still in its infancy. In the years following the war, 1921-1924, his time was spent in a more peaceful occupation as that of Supercargo and Purser on the Robert Dollar, American Le- OFFICERS OF AUBURN'S NAVAL TRAINEES Comdr. E. Phillips, Dr. T. K. Young and Ensign R. Stickles axe the officers who command and lake care of the Sailors. gion, and the" Pan-American, round-the-world and S o u th American cruise ships. After twenty-four years of following the sea, Lieutenant Commander Phillips came "ashore," was married, and became a principal in the secondary public schools of Maine, Massachusetts, and Florida. The time elapsed here was from 1924-1931. Lieutenant Commander Edwin Phillips's career as a commissioned officer in the United States Naval Reserve started in 1923 When he was commissioned a lieutenant, junior grade, and for the next ten years went on the annual training cruises held for Reserve Officers. The United States Navy called him up for active duty in 1933 when he was assigned duty at Key West, Florida. The years from 1934-1941 saw a change of duty, though still with the United States Navy, he was assigned to the United States Army for service with the Civilian Conservation Corps. During this time, in 1936 to be exact, advancement came and Lieutenant Commander Phillips was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve. When the war clouds of the Second World War were threatening to envelop the -United States, in 1941 he was stationed at the Headquarters of the Eighth Naval District in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1942 he helped organize and put into operation the United States Naval Training School (Radio) here in Auburn, Alabama, at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. In June, 1942, Mr. Phillips was promoted to his present rank, Lieutenant Commander. Lieutenant Commander Phillips, married in 1924, has one child, a daughter of seventeen years who is now a student at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. tCY ^ Page Two T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN October 27, 1942 TURN IN RUBBER HERE ^ V t d # - Drawn for the Office of War Information What Do You Think? By BUCK TAYLOR October 27 was selected in 1922 as our first" Navy Day for two particular reasons. In the first place, it was on this date in 1775 that a resolution authorizing the construction of the warships which were to make up our original fleet was introduced on the floor of the Continental Congress. In addition to this fact, the birthday of one of the Navy's greatest supporters, Theodore Roosevelt, falls on this day. So, we pause and think of our "first line of defense" today. However, the Navy does not pause, but instead goes on with its unpleasant duties the same as it would on any other day. President Luther Noble Duncan "Navy Day was set aside to honor the men and 'the ships that have served since the time of John Paul Jones as guardians of the freedom of America. The first seamen of the United States Navy fought for the principle of the freedom of the seas. Today the United States Navy is gallantly fighting in the same noble tradition and with the same high courage and devotion. "At no time in American history have the tasks of the Navy been so great and hazardous, and at no time have the issues been so grave. Whereas, we once talked with some unction of a two-ocean Navy, we now know that our task as citizens is to supply a seven-ocean navy. The youth of America will man these fleets, and it is our sacred obligation to supply them with the best training and the finest equipment that American ingenuity can devise to the end that their sacrifces shall not be in vain. "We of Auburn are proud that we have been given the opportunity to serve the Navy to some small degree in the training of ra'diomen. We are honored by their presence here, and we have been impressed with their good cheer, industry and alertness. They have high standards, and when we meet them on the campus we cannot escape a feeling of optimism for we are confident that men like these can never be beaten. To the Navy and to our detachment of radiqmen we extend greetings and all good wishes on this, Navy Day, 1942." Nelda Beasley, Student "The Navy is wonderful. Its men and ships have done much for all of us since December 7 of last year. "All of the sailors from the Radio Training School with whom I have come in contact have been friendly, courteous, and gentlemenly. They are a credit to the great branch of the service of which they are members." Gus Coats, Businessman "I'have never seen a group of finer, more courteous young men than those who are enrolled in naval radio training in Auburn at the present time. "They are a credit to the Navy and to the Nation. We congratulate them on Navy Day." Mrs. Lawrence Barnett, Businesswoman "It would be gratifying to the mothers of the boys in the Navy if they could come up to the Service Men's Center in Auburn and see how courteous and considerate are their boys in blue. "The chief topic of conversation at the Center always stresses letters from home. If you want to keep your boys happy continue to write." Louis Jordan, Student "Auburn is very fortunate in having such a fine group of sailors on the campus at the present time. "We are particularly proud of the opportunity to pay tribute to them on Navy Day." Homer Wright, Postmaster "During the struggle in which we are now involved, we have thought a great deal of our Navy, for their gallant exploits have made them a source of constant pride to all of us during the past months. "Today, on Navy Day, we have special occasion to think of and be proud of our fleet and its personnel. "It gives us particular pride to have the Naval Radio Training School as an integral part of Auburn. The officers and men who have been stationed here since the establishment of the school have definitely upheld the excellent traditions of the United States Navy." The Why and Cause of a "Navy Day" Issue p i i r. The idea for an "All Navy" edition of the Plainsman is the brain child of Edmund J. Endzel, one of our bluejackets in training as a radio operator. We approached the officials of the college and the radio school and even wrote to the District Headquarters for an affirmative nod. Everybody was enthusiastic on the subject, so we just plunged into the job. First thing on the program was a series of pictures. We created the title of official photographer for Samuel Fox, a yeoman attached to the school staff. After that several men volunteered for various articles and columns and the material began to come in. When we were about ready to move into The Auburn Plainsman office and start assembling the paper, we found that for some reason or other none of the pictures were any good. It developed that they had been overexposed due to a defect in the camera or at least that was our photographer's story. Then we got the local photographer busy and in the rush of getting the personnel assembled, some "failed to get the word" and came dressed in the wrong uniform, but we let this pass with the idea in mind that it would show both the working uniform and the dress uniform of chief petty officers. After all this trouble we moved into The Auburn Plainsman office to watch them print our issue. While to us this was one of the most confusing parts of our experience, for papers flew right and left without any rhyme or reason, and we just stood by with a puzzled look and hoped for the best. Finally we got the idea that George Heard and his staff knew what they were doing and thereafter we just spoke when some one asked us a question. Finally, we would like to give all those who are responsible for the actual work all credit. First, to Mr. Kirtley Brown, the publicity director of the college, who worked with us in getting pictures and other data. Second, Mr. George Heard, the normal editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman, whom we pestered continuously and who bore the strain valiantly, and third to the trainees who wrote most of the articles appearing in this issue. —Harry Smith By BRUCE MARTIN Sailors Give Thanks for Chief Smith's Help While the idea for this issue of The Auburn Plainsman was originated in the mind of one of the trainees, the work of compiling naval facts and procedure, approving the various editorials and write ups was more or less in the hands of Chief Yeoman Smith whose past experience in this line proved invaluable. Chief Smith's newspaper experience goes back to the time that he was Advertising Manager and columnist for the paper at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida; and follows along in his naval career as columnist for the paper of the USS NORTHAMPTON and lately as author of the "Navy Blues," a current column in The Auburn Plainsman. The final stamp of approval rested in the hands of our Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Edwin Phillips whose excellent advice and criticism we couldn't have done without. So from all of us, who worked on this edition, to Lieutenant Commander Phillips and Chief Yeoman Smith thanks. Sam Fox Navy Day Honors Roosevelt's Naval Policy Navy Day was first sponsored by the Navy League of the United States, a volunteer association of individuals who seek to place information concerning the Navy before the public, and since that time the official approval and cooperation of practically all patriotic and veterans' organizations have been offered in support of the observance of the day. The sponsors of Navy Day have sought to establish at least one day in the year when the people will turn their thoughts in a special way to what their Navy means to them, when special articles will , be timely in the press, and when tribute can be paid to the past and present services of the Navy to the nation. October 27 has been celebrated as Navy Day because it is the anniversary of the birth of President Theodore Roosevelt, so much of whose life was devoted to establishing a sound naval policy for the United States of America. It will be remembered that President Roosevelt first achieved a national reputation by writing a naval history of the war of ..15.12, a work of such merit that it was incorporated into Clowe's Royal Navy, a monumental history of the British sea service. Later, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and finally, as president, Theodore Roosevelt bent his tremendous energies to impress upon the American people the necessity for an adequate Navy, and through his leadership to realize this ideal. October 27 is also the birthday of the American Navy because on that day, in 1775, the first resolution to authorize American warships was introduced into the Continental Congress, which measure was passed three days later. Navy Day was first celebrated in 1922. Thus this 1942 Navy Day is the twenty-first, and is the first Navy Day ever to be celebrated with the country at war. Drill Platoon—Do as Well in Birmingham Auburn's Crack Drill Platoon give an exhibition Friday night that would put most military units in the shade. They met with the applause of everyone, particularly the Army Air Corps Cadets at the game. This week end in Birmingham would again give us a chance to show the Magic City and the Maroons that we really have something in Auburn that will beat anything yet seen by them. It is not too much and would carry much good will to, that city . . perhaps equal to the Cadet Corps' parade several years ago. dMifoM&mVM M w Published semi-weekly by the Students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama Editorial and Business Office on Tichenor Avenue. < GEORGE HEARD, Editor-in-Chief BUCK TAYLOR ALBERT LOEB Managing Editor Associate Editor News and Feature Staff John Bruce Martin Shirley Smith Robert Sharman Alvin Steinberg Allen Odom Bill Broughton , . Sports Staff Jimmie Davis John H. Thomas Charles Scales Billy Hill Circulation Staff O. D. ALSOBROOK, Manager HAM WILSON, Business Manager JOHNNIE HOVEY News Editor JACK BERRY Advertising Manager Editorial and Society Staff J. M. Silverstein Leonard Hooper Business Staff Homer Reid Luther Taylor Frank Wyatt Knud Nielson C. W. Hearn Staff Photographers Fondren Molton Bill Stump Jeanne Townsend Mavis Widney John Spencer Fred Allison Malcolm Davenport Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.50 per semester. Member Associated Cblle6iate Press Distributor of Gollebiate Digest MIPRItlNTID FOB NATIONAL ADVMTIIINO BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CHICAGO ' Boston ' Lot Anau.il • S»H FIAHCKCO Editor's note: The opinions expressed In this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. Another round in the gigantic struggle between football and Saturday quizzes was fought Friday night in Montgomery. And there's one thing we can say in favor of the quizzes. This, incidentally, is probably the only thing we can say in favor of 'em. Friday night we really showed the people of Alabama that the students they educate at Auburn are more interested in getting an education than in anything else. * * * We take our school work so seriously that we can't even leave it at home when we go on a football week end. We carry our books with us wherever we go, and our conversations are all about our studies. * * * Immediately after the game we saw a guy with his girl on one arm and. their books under the other, looking for a quiet place where they could be alone—to study. * * * We saw two sophomores walking up and down the rails at the depot, asking each other equations of analytic geometry. * * * We saw three seniors, ignoring their dates, discussing distillation and gas absorption while waiting for a bus to take them to town from the stadium. * * * During the blackout train ride home, we heard several freshmen helping each other to memorize valences. And at the same time a boy and his date were whispering gently. We bent over to catch their conversation and heard, "Never use a split infinitive." * * * Those two fellows earnestly conversing in German at the dance were not fifth columnists, "as was suspected. They had a quiz in the stuff at eight o'clock. * * * It is rumored that the way that the drill platoon got so scattered out over the field near the end of their show was due to the fact that many of the men were trying to recall formulas. And quiet was requested during their performance for the benefit of one of the members who was memorizing dates for history. * * * We heard that two trombonists in the band were discussing organic chemistry during an eight-bar rest while marching in the parade. And the cheer leaders kept getting together in front of the stands to bone for some quiz. * * * One of the team told us that in the huddle it was awfully hard to distinguish between the signals and the formulas for formal integration. * * * But we did it the hard way. We cast from our minds as we boarded the train all thoughts of our quiz at nine o'clock. We joyfully went to Montgomery, paraded, yelled at the game, strolled about town, and slept on the way home. Then we started to study. * * * As a result, we got up Saturday morning at seven o'clock Friday. And we went to bed Friday night at eleven o'clock Saturday morning. This made us get up quite a number of hours before we went to bed the night before, and it has us quite confused. * * * And speaking of being confused, that reminds us of a story told about the Georgetown game. It seems that there was a bit of mud on the field, or so we have been told. And, as is perhaps natural, some of this mud partially detached itself from the field in favor of the uniforms and faces of the players. And thereby hangs the tale. * * * Due to the mud, the players were unable to recognize each other. Therefore, the Auburn team was a bit amazed to find twelve men in a huddle. Investigation, probably aided by a wet towel, disclosed a Georgetown player in their midst. And he confessed that he'd been there three times before! * * * Upon their complaining to the referee, they were reminded that the alien didn't know their signals and so couldn't have found out anything. But they said that they just didn't like the guy and they didn't want him back there. Would you? * * * Phil, the Progressive Poet, has decided to cease his poetic efforts for the present. Instead, he would like to discuss seriously the comparative merits of scrapping the lathe and scrapping the Seven-Up street markers, as suggested by Town and Campus. He favors the lathe, thinking that if it can't be put into production, it oughta' be put in the product. * * * HALT Your Professor Thinks By WOODROW DARLING, Asst. Prof. EE Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer und are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. * The first radio station at Auburn was donated to the college by M. R. Hutchinson, one of Thomas A. Edison's assistants and an Auburn graduate in Electrical Engineering. This equipment was in operation prior to the first world war and was used in the training of soldiers stationed here during 1917 and 1918, under the supervision of Professor Dunstan, Head Professor, Electrical Engineering Department. * * * Shortly after the First World War API began experimenting with broadcasting equipment and as early as 1922 was actively engaged in the broadcasting of educational and entertainment programs. This early station was of very modest power and proved inadequate for large coverage, however, it had shown the potential value of radio broadcasting. * * * In 1923 the Alabama Power Company presented the college with the WSY equipment which the owner had operated in Birmingham. This station was dismantled and moved to Auburn, reassembled and operated temporarily. Advances in radio design made it desirable to install a new commercial transmitter. In 1926 a new 1000 watt transmitter was installed just south of Graves Center including 225 foot^towers and extensive ground system. A new studio with control room was located on the third floor of Comer Hall. * * * Not to be outdone by other stations the college installed a new 5000 watt transmitter in Birmingham which is very near the population center of the state. This station was officially inaugurated in January 1929. * * * During the spring of 1941 the facilities of the college were offered to the Navy for the training of Radiomen, however, the Navy after a thorough study of anticipated needs at that time decided that their present facilities were adequate. Several months later after the demands for an accelerated training program had become imperative the negoia-tions were reopened and the Navy arrived in Auburn in March of this year. * * * An additional function of the API radio'training facilities is the training of Civil Service employees of the Signal Corps. These men are specializing in the fundamentals pertinent to the new aircraft detection systems commonly known as Radar. /?* U.S.WAR BONDS / October 27, 1942 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Three Two API Men Aid School Success Dr. L N. Duncan Is Native Auburnite President Has Served Auburn Faithfully And Brought Many Improvements to Campus Dr. Luther Noble Duncan, president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn, is an Alabamian who has spent his entire life in his native state and devoted all his work to agricultural and educational problems. Reared on a farm in Franklin County and of a large family, he learned early in life the problems of the farmer, and the lessons etched upon his i 1 memory in those days have not w a s appointed to the post of di-been erased by the successes that the years have brought. In 1896 he came to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute to study agriculture. These college years served to develop his latent ability for he became a leader on the campus. In the summer months he maintained himself by teaching in the rural schools near his home. He graduated with honors in 1900 and immediately went into teaching in the District Agricultural School at Wetumpka. Dr. Duncan taught five years in the District Agricultural Schools of the State, serving three years at Wetumpka, one year at Jackson, and one year at Athens. He came to Auburn as instructor in Agriculture in 1905. From 1905 to 1909, Dr. Duncan served as supervisor of agronomy research at the Alabama Experiment Station as well as an instructor at API. During the years from 1909 to 1920 he was engaged in the work of organizing and supervising boys' and girls' 4-H clubs and extension work in home economics. It was in 1920 that Dr. Duncan y Before he became president of rector of the Alabama Extension Service, and began work which carried teaching and the results of Alabama Agricultural research to the remote villages and fields of the state. Hfs ability as a leader and quiet genius for organization were fully demonstrated during the years of his directorship. From 1932-35, Dr. Duncan served as a member of the three-man committee which administered the affairs of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute during the period the college was without a president. On February 22, 1935, he was named president of API. During Dr. Duncan's administration as president at Auburn the enrollment of the college has increased vastly and a $1,500,000 building program, the most ambitious in the history of the institution, has been initiated. It provided 14 new buildings on the API campus. In 1902 Dr. Duncan married Annie Elizabeth Smith of Livingston. They had three children, Elizabeth, Margaret Susan, and Robert Smith. WARD'S PIGSKIN PARADE PICK THE WINNERS 3 BIG PRIZES 1st Prize Manhattan Shirt 2nd and 3rd Prizes 1 Pr. Interwoven Sox All others the fun of trying, nothing to buy, equal chance to all, so try your luck. RULES: Winner decided by most correct winners, nearest correct score, time of filing guess. In case of ties winner decided by earliest filing. Deadline for filing guess 12 noon Saturday. Winners will be posted Monday noon. Drop Your Guess in the Box at Ward's Store PUT X BY WINNERS ( ) Alabama ( ) Vanderbilt ( ) Purdue ( ) Georgia ( ) Tulane ( ) Iowa ( ) Miss. State ( ) Auburn ( ) LSU ( ) Tenn. Name ( ) Fla. ( ) Maryland ( ) Kentucky ( ) George Wash. ( ) Northwestern ( ) Minn. ( ) Duke ( ) Ga. Tech Time and Date Address Ward's Men's Wear OUR BEST ADS ARE NOT WRITTEN—THEY ARE WORN COLLEGE CLOTHES FOR COLLEGE MEN 'DOC" DUNCAN DR.JL.SJ.DUfJCAN PKESiDBM-r, AP. I • ASSISTANT DEAN a/, e. -HfthlNOM the college, Dr. Duncan was awarded the LL.D. degree by API in 1933. In 1907 he received an M. S. degree from the same institution. Dr. Duncan has taken graduate study at the University of Tennessee and the University of Illinois. He was awarded the distinguished service agricultural medal by the American Farm Bureau Federation in 1929. He has contributed articles to numerous scientific agricultural publications. Today, under Dr. Duncan's leadership, Auburn is in the forefront of colleges in its war plan, having adopted a four-quarter system of school in order to speed up graduation in wartime. Dean Hannum's Efforts Have Been Untiring Former Purdue Man Has Helped Make School One of Best In a large measure the success of the Naval Radio Training school at Auburn is due to the wise council and untiring assistance given by J. E. Hannum, assistant dean of the school of engineering at Auburn. Through his efforts and those of his associates in the school of engineering, ,the Radio School ranks with the best,, now being conducted throughout the entire country. Dean Hannum has had wide experience as administrator, teacher, research director, and is author of a 219-page book and many technical studies in engineering. For five years he was office manager for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. More recently he was research director for the Crane Company. He graduated in engineering at Pennsylvania State College and did graduate, work at Purdue. Later he received his Mechanical Engineering degree at Penn. State. ' His teaching experience includes one year - i n the Industrial School at Erie, Penn., and two years on the engineering faculty at Purdue University. For two years he was director of inclus-trial education at the Red Cross Institute for the' Blind at Baltimore, Md. UNITED STATES NAVY HAS EVENTFUL HISTORY y tf"t U.S.WAR BONDS \ "DAD...PLEASE BRING HOME A CARTON OF COCA-COLA Refreshment at home is a family affair And a six-bottle carton of Coca-Cola is the easy way to provide it. Pick up a carton at your favorite dealer's on your way home today. COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OPELIKA, ALA. Universal Nickname "Sparky" Is Given To School Mascot It may not be known to the people of Auburn, but at the Naval Training School here, we have a mascot. He is known to the trainees as "Sparky". This name comes from the universal nickname of all radiomen "Sparks", so that name for the mascot of a radio school is somewhat appropriate. About the best word to use in a description of Sparky is just plain "dog". We have suspicions that he is a Fox Terrior, but some of his characteristics just don't fit in that category. Sparky tags along wherever the company goes —he follows us to school, and is eagerly awaiting us when we head back to the amphitheater; he runs along with us on our cross country hikes, and never seems to tire of chasing sticks First Yankee Ship Built in 1730; Navy Now One of Most Powerful Fleets in World By DUKE BELLAMY In the year 1730 the first Yankee ship was built, and was destined to be the start of the United States Navy. The name of this ship was adapted from the style in which it "schooned" across the water, therefore, it was known as a "schooner," and was exceedingly fast and seaworthy. In 1779, Captain John Paul Jones sailed from Lorient, France, into the English Channel in the frigate, "Bonhomme Richard," where he encountered the English man-o-war, "Serapis." A terrific battle ensued with the outcome favorable to Captain Jones. The next great ship, "Constitution"," was commissioned by Congress in 1793, to protect American shipping and commerce from attacks of the Barbary Coast Pirates, which were harassing our Eastern shipping. Launched in 1803 under the command of Captain Edward Preble, the "Constitution" saw active service against the Barbary Coast pirates, and in the following year led an attack and bombardment on the city of Tripoli. During the War of 1812, the "Constitution" sailed from Chesapeake Bay under the command of Captain Isaac Hull in search of British raiders, which were lying close to shore. The voyage was uneventful until the 17th of July when the "Constitution" ran a-breast of five heavily-armed British frigates. Being more than the Captain had bargained for, the "Constitution" turned about, and the pursuit that followed was the most famous in all naval history. Finally running into a heavy squall the fast ship made good battle by iron clad ships was be A summary of naval encounters could not go by without mention of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry's famous ship "Niagara", and the part it played in winning the Great Lakes from the English during the War of 1812. At the beginning of April 1813, Captain Perry sailed into Lake Erie to meet the British with a small fleet consisting of nine, poorly manned and poorly armed, ships. The battle which followed was a milestone in strategy and navigation. Captain Perry's flagship, "Lawrence", sailed at the head of the American fleet, and was the first to receive the heavy gunfire and broadsides of the English fleet. Perry, seeing that his ship was no longer fit for battle, transferred to the "Niagara", and under the smoke of the guns sailed his small fleet close enough to the English that his close range cannon had a telling effect. After a close and hot battle the English were finally beaten and' driven from North America. During the Civil War the first and perhaps the greatest naval her escape. After many eventful raids and battles the "Constitution" climaxed her brilliant career by sinking the British sloop, "Levant". She was later drydocked in preservation and remembrance of wooden ships and iron men, and of the ideals for which they fought. and stones which we throw for him to retrieve. He has learned from some of the more patient fellows to run after the sticks, but he just can't seem to figure out that he is supposed to bring them back to us. Sparky always sleeps on the station, usually cuddled up in a little black and white ball near the men standing watch. He is always the first one up at reveille, and usually the last one to turn in at night. Our mascot hasn't yet learned all the regulations, as he sometimes throws a party for his canine friends, which are exceedingly numerous. This proves to be quite noisy, and a bit undesirable after lights out. tween the "Merrimac" and the "Monitor". The Confederate ship, "Merrimac", was built in Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia, and was launched in 1862 as a 40-gun frigate, but when the Yankees set fire to the Naval Yard, the Merrimac was burned to the hull, and the Confederates saw an opportunity to construct an iron clad ship from the remains of the hull. Thus the first iron-plated ship was built. Approximately the same time, or perhaps a bit later, the Union forces were also constructing iron clad ships. The first was called the "Monitor". This ship was built in Long Island, New York, and was a raft one hundred and seventy-five feet in length, plated with sheets of iron two inches thick. On this was mounted an iron cased turret containing two 11-inch guns. This turret would revolve at will and fire at any angle. With the building of the second iron clad ship a history making battle was sure to ensue, so at Hampton Roads, Virginia, the two ships met. The battle raged for two days and nights with neither side gaining the upper hand, but at the beginning of the third day the "Merrimac" sailed for home due to leaks, so the actual battle being a draw, was really a victory for the Union forces, because the "Monitor" not only damaged the Confederate boat, but saved the Union ships at dock in the harbor, as well. The next naval battle of any importance brings us down to the Spanish American War, in the year of 1898. On the early morning of April 25th, Commodore Schley, commanding the American fleet blockading Santiago Harbor in the Phillipine Islands, was astonished to see the Spanish fleet moving out of the harbor, apparently preparing to meet them in battle. Ordering his men to their battle stations, Commodore Schley proceeded to open fire on the Spaniards. In the meantime, the Spanish fleet, having a superior steam up, attempted an escape along the coast. However, Schley, seeing what was afoot, proceeded to give pursuit and opened fire with forward guns, and forced the Spanish flagship to s t r i ke "colors". With this battle climaxing the (Continued on Page 7) NOTICE PRICES NOTICE There has' been a misunderstanding in charges due to the change in drivers. There has been no authorized change in prices by the management. THE PRICES ARE THE SAME One person—20c BOB'S TAXI All over one—15c each TIGER TAXI We are proud of you . . . May we extend our best wishes to the Navy on Navy Day.'. 1 CHIEFS U-DRIVE-IT . - « . . . - 4 STEP OUT IN A NEW CURLEE SUIT and TOP COAT We have the most beautiful 100%, Wool Curlee Models we have shown in seasons $32.50 UP If You Like to Dress Well, See O L I N L . 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Blackford was promoted by the Commanding Officer of the radio school to yeoman first class on July 20, 1942. Samuel H. Fox, Yeoman third class, USNR, enlisted in the U. S. Navy on February 18, 1942. Fox graduated from Bryant College at Providence, R. L, on July 13, 1934, with the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and since that time has been working as an accountant, comptroller, and auditor up to the time he enlisted in the Navy. In 1934, Fox completed an extension course in corporation finance at Brown University at Providence, R. I. Fred V. Clarkson, Yeoman Third Class, USNR, enlisted in the U. S. Navy on June 7, 1942. Clarkson graduated from the Commercial Department in the NAVY "PROFESSORS" INSTRUCT SAILORS v—. HI SAILOR! -oOo- For those regulation haircuts, why not drop in our modern shop today! oOo CAMPUS BARBER SHOP CHIEF GREEN HAS BEEN OVER MOST OF WORLD IN NAVY Chief Boatswain's Mate Jim Green, more familiarly known as "Chief Green" enlisted in the United 'States Navy on February 2, 1917, and received his "Boot Training" at Hampton Roads, Virginia. He served continuously until February 10, 1937, when he retired to civilian life. Of his twenty years of active service, fifteen were spent at sea on all types of naval vessels such as battleships, destroyers, gunboats, mine sweepers, and auxiliaries. Chief Green was especially commended by his Commanding Officer for "general excellence in the performance of duties during the period from July 1, 1933, to June 30, 1934." The years Chief Green spent in the navy are reminiscent of an atlas of the world. His service took him to the far corners of the globe to such places as China, the Philippines, Hawaii, Guam, Midway, Wake Island, Singapore, Africa, South America, the British Isles, Continental Europe, Alaska, Cuba, and many other places too numerous to mention here. An interesting item in his service is the fact that his China duty was at the time of the rise to power of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. school of Business Administration, Roanoke National Business College, Roanoke, Va., on June 30, 1939, and since that time was Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank, New Castle, Virginia, up to the time he enlisted in the Navy. Thomas Mason, Pharmacist's Mate third class, USNR, enlisted in the U. S. Navy on May 29 1942. Mason is a high school graduate and prior to his enlistment in the Navy was connected with a funeral parlor at Pinebluff, Arkansas, as Assistant Manager. H. E. (Jimmy) Vackiner, RM3c, USNR, hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and has been in the Navy for six months. He attended the prfraWear s0,,s 6 , ,!^o»» ^mKI WHEN mmmm 111 111 111 mm- 111 5:™™ mi i mm MM School Has Two Men to Take Care of Boys Dr. Young Cares For rlealth; Mr. Stickles Keeps Them Paid Doctor Thomas K. Young was commissioned a Lieutenant, junior grade in the Medical Corp, U. S. Naval Reserve in February 1942 at New Orleans, Louisiana. After being commissioned he was placed on an inactive status and on March 9, 1942, was called up for active duty. Dr. Young's first assignment was in New Orleans, where he was assigned consecutively to Recruiting Duty, Eighth Naval District Headquarters, and a t the Air Base. On April 10, 1942, he was assigned to his present duty here as Medical Officer of the U. S. Naval Training School (Radio). Doctor Young was recently advanced to the grade of Lieutenant in the Medical Corprr U. S. Naval Reserve. A newcomer to the commissioned staff of the United States Naval Training School (Radio) is Ensign Robert Stickles, the Supply Officer. Ensign Stickles, a recent graduate of the Naval Supply Corps School at Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, attended this school from June 29, 1942, to Shown above aie the enlisted personnel of the staff of the U. S. Naval Training School (Radio) who are responsible for administrative details and instruction of trainees. 1st row left to right: Leo Hilla, RM3c, J. H. Lange, RM3c, Fred Clarkson, Y3c, Thomas Mason, PhM3c, Doyle Hollister, RM3c. 2nd row left to right: Edward La Croix, CRM, Grover Waters, CRM, Joseph Newton, CRM, Harry C. Smith, CY, Hugh Wilks, CSp, J im Green, CBM. 3rd row left to right: Donald Sedgwick, RM3c, H. E. Vackiner, RM3c, Robert Scheufler, RM3c, A. Blackford, Ylc, A. J. Hill, RM3c. William Wood, RM3c, Samuel Fox, Y3c, Frank Vande Mark, RM3c. Chiefs Smith and Wilks Busy With Entertainment; Sports 111 Try this "beauty treatment for clothes" Your pet suit will look newer and wear longer if you send it to us regularly for cleaning. Our unique Sanitone method eases out soil and perspiration—the enemies of fabric life— gently, but with amazing thoroughness. Form-fit pressing assures flattering Hnefc Call us today. W0$ LICENSED SAMTOM CLEANERS ^ IDEAL LAUNDRY Phone 193 — 294 mm University of Nebraska for two years, where he majored in business administration. He received his recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, north of Chicago, and has been attached to this school as an assistant instructor since his graduation from the course. Leo Hilla, RM3c, who hails from Alpena, Michigan, is another of our married men. Before joining the Navy nine months ago, he was a supervisor in the (Continued on Page 7) Chief Specialist Hugh Wilks, the physical instructor of the U. S. Naval Training School (Radio) was enlisted in the United Naval Reserve on April 11, 1942. After receiving his basic training at Norfolk, Virginia, he was assigned to this station. Before entering the N a v y, Chief Wilks led an athletic career. He attended Marshall College at Huntington, West Virginia, where he graduated, majoring in Physical Education, in 1936. While he was at college he received his "letter" having played three years of basketball, baseball, and football. Upon his graduation he coached football and basketball in high schools of Hamlin, West Virginia and Chesapeake, Ohio. Prior to his entrance into the United States Naval Reserve, Chief Wilks was a Special Investigator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the years of 1941 and 1942. ' Chief Yeoman H a r r y C. Smith, U. S. N. first enlisted in the U. S. Navy at Birmingham, Ala., on December 2, 1925. He was sent to Hampton Roads, Virginia, for "Boot" training and was sta- October 2, 1942, when he was ordered to duty here in Auburn. Ensign Stickles, formerly an enlisted man in the United States Naval Reserve, served on active duty at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois, The Receiving Ship, New York City, and at the U. S. Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia where he was commissioned an ensign on April 29, 1942. tioned at that base until March 30, 1927, when he was assigned to duty in the Fleet. Since then his travels have taken him to nearly every state and territory of the United States and at least twelve foreign countries. On April 18, 1936, Chief Yeoman Smith was commended by Commander Cruiser Division Four for "prompt and cool action" in aiding in the rescue of a Rear Admiral, and on June 5, 1937, for "efficiency, initiative, and loyalty" in performance of duty. Chief Smith came to his present duty on March 13, 1942, via the U. S. Naval Air Station at Pensacola where he was stationed for a few months. Prior to -this as-- signment he was stationed on a destroyer i n the Pacific and had completed nine years of continuous sea service. In addition to regular duties at this school, Chief Smith has been actively engaged in recreation work for the trainees, such as "Happy Hours," dances, etc. He is the writer of the column "Navy Blues" currently appearing in The Auburn Plainsman. Diamonds - Watches Jewelry and Giftware Cook Jewelry Co. Eason T. Cook Class '14 115 South Eighth Street Opelika, Ala. •o»o«o«o«o«o»o»o«o«o»o»o»o»o «0*0«O«0#0«O»0«0*C*0«0«0«0»O£ TODAY IS NAVY *DAY* I Congratulations •o 1 s A I L O R S Benson's is proud to salute the boys of the Auburn Radio Naval Training Unit. . . Thank you for your patronage. We Are Your Headquarter for all Needs SODAS - SUNDAES - SANDWICHES - STATIONARY - GIFTS BENSON'S "Where the Army Meets the Navy" Sailors Informed In Radio by Three Men Chiefs Waters, LaCroix, and Newton Give Instruction in Code, and Radio Procedure Chief Radioman Grover A. Waters, U. S. N. (Retired) is an instructor in message procedure at t h e Radio School. He has a t o t a l of t h i r t y years service in t h e Navy, seventeen years of which has b e e n active service. In civilian life prior to coming to' the aid of his country when ——— war was declared, he had been employed by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Civil Aernautics authority. While in active service prior to his retirement Chief Waters travelled extensively, including such interesting places as Mexico, the Near East, Australia, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Waters spent eight months with the fleet in Vera Cruz, Mexico, and took an active part in the famed Vera Cruz Incident. During. World War I Chief Waters was on duty overseas for the duration and was in London 'at the time of the first and largest air raid on that city. After the Armistice in 11918, Chief Waters was on duty in the city of Constantinople (now Istanbull) and took part in evacuations from Russia during the Revolution. Following the Russian revolution Waters was sent with the fleet on a cruise to Australia, and thence to Pearl Harbor. After several months of duty in the Pacific testing sound apparatus, he was assigned to shore duty at New Orleans, La. After a short period at this station, Chief Waters was transferred to the Fleet Reserve and inactive duty. It was during this time after retirement and prior to volunteering for duty in this war that Chief Waters was employed by the American Telephone and Telegraph and the Civil Aeronautics Authority. The head instructor at the Naval Radio School here is Chief Radioman Edward A. LaCroix, United States Fleet Reserve. Chief LaCroix was born in Lowell, Miss., and attended grammar school there. He went through high school and prep school, and studied two years at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and one year at St. Anselm's College in Goffstown, N. H. Chief LaCroix enlisted in the Navy in 1920 to earn a living. His rate was apprentice seaman, striking for yeoman. Although it was his wish to become a quartermaster, he finally ended up as a radioman. Most of Chief LaCroix's duties were in Africa, Europe, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the East and West Coast. He has served on (Continued on Page 6) We Prescribe - - Superior Service When a dearly loved one is ill there is no time to dicker as to which druggist will serve your needs the best. Be assured of our integrity and ability to cope with emergencies rapidly and efficiently. Just call Phone 200 — all prescription filled rapidly! LIPSCOMB'S TIGER DRUG Phone 200 _ •Istoev^battteiroirt A fiAt Wi t b radio command A r m y planes fly and fight w mechan-l a d i e s ride J ^ ^ * get « p £ ized operations. Army nones , wire and A major source of t h i s sp m a n u f a c t u r er i . Western B e ^ - J ^ t t * today to meeting words to fighting men. Western Electric ARSENAL OF COMMUNICATIONS October 27, 1942 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Five CROSS-SECTION OF BOYS' LIVES IS GIVEN BY ONE OF THEM All Types of Men Are Enlisted in The Navy but only Best Get into Radio School By HERBERT BROCK This little bit is just a cross-section of our school—a short glimpse at some of the men attending Naval Radio School— C'mon lets meet the boys. Who's this tall lad approaching? Why it's Eric Paul Berg-man, a tall gentleman hailing ''from the green and mountainous state of Oregon. Eric is a bit tall, standing six feet, four inches and weighing a mere 185 pounds. However, he looks well ab,le to take care of himself. He has been in this fair world of ours for some twenty-two years, and he recently joined the Navy in Salem, Oregon. He received his "boot" training in San Diego—thinks very highly of the people in the South; however, he thinks the weather would be nicer if it were a little more like the western climate— joined the Navy to be a radioman —is now realizing that desire— extremely fond of football, baseball, and hockey—regrets the fact they don't have hockey in this section—and look girls—this tall blond lumberjack from the hills of Oregon has a preference for blondes. * * * As we leave Eric and take a step down the walk we meet Debbert V. Jebousek—Jebby as his budies call him—says his —another item for the feminine population—he has a weakness for brunettes that are just a wee bit bashful. * * * Bidding Jebby adieu, we turn and see standing against a big oak on the campus, a Scotch lad, another sailor. Who is he you say? Let's find out. Pardon me, but you look just like J. A. MacDonald— lo, and behold—my stars and garters— it is J. A. MacDonald. Mac signifies his home is the northern state of Michigan and the favorite city is the automobile capitol of Detroit. Mac is quite an artist— in fact, that is his favorite hobby —is a solid football fan and says, quote, "I think frankly, Michigan could take Auburn this year." Mac Joined the Navy with the intention of becoming a storekeeper, however, he says radio isn't so bad—to be truthful he kinda likes it—He too falls in the class of those who prefer brunettes—any brunette will do. "Oops," says Mac, "I've gotta go, I'm late for class," and with home is in the Corn Belt state of that, he is gone with the wind— Iowa in the city of Ames—Jebby is five feet, six inches tall— weighs 155 pounds—is 21 years old, and has black, curly hair. He also mentions to me that he has a hobby or two—namely, crossword puzzles, and picture taking —says Iowa is much like Alabama except more activity in Iowa (Ouch!) and a little more farming— joined the Navy to become either a quartermaster or radioman — think he's dissatisfied where he is?—(Huh, not much)— Quite a bit of an athlete, too— wrestles and does a bit of boxing —also likes football and baseball just like biscuits on the Mess Hall table. >: * * * Gee whiz, doesn't look as if any more boys are around right now— beg your pardon—here's one now —sh! sh! I'll ask .him his name— Aw shoot, I don't have to ask him, he's John Alexander, Jr., and he comes from Inglewood, California. He's no giant, five feet six inches tall—140 pounds and is the ripe old age of twenty—John is a hobby enthusiast and has an interest in scrapbooks, photo albums, and a sports album—Says in comparison between Auburn "SWEET P1CKIN" FROZ-RITE'S FRESH STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM TRY SOME TODAY FROZ-RITE OPELIKA CREAMERY * UNITED STATES N A V Y DAY * October 27th* Congratulations SAILORS! WE EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU ON NAVY DAY... COME BY AND VISIT US WHEN ON LEAVE SOUTHEAST ALABAMA'S FINEST Pitts Hotel JIM HOWARD PITTS Many Types Of Training Are Given by Navy All Navy Men Are Volunteers and All Get Some Training Throughout the United States, there are located numerous Navy Recruiting Stations. These/are so located as to make it reasonably convenient for anyone who is interested in serving in the Navy to talk with a recruiting officer. Every man in the Navy is a volunteer, and no one is enlisted for over six years at any one time. This means that the personnel of the Navy is a group of men who prefer to serve in the United States Navy, and many of them like the Navy well enough to choose it for their career. The Navy is anxious for each man enlisted to become expert in the particular work to which he is assigned, and Navy training is designed to make this possible. Each man enlisted is given the opportunity to qualify for one of the Navy's excellent trade schools, and those who go to these schools and make good records are given ratings. Men of the Navy continue to receive training -throughout their service, in order to prepare them for promotions, and for positions of greater importance. It is, therefore, necessary that we accept in the Navy only those men who are potentially qualified to hold positions of responsibility. The type training which men get in the Navy not only qualifies them to be more valuable to their country now, but it prepares them for a more responsible position later on. and Inglewood that it is smaller here he salutes the South in sports—says in fact, that southern teams could probably beat any of the Pacific Coast teams this year—has an ambition to some day get in Naval aviation but at present is very satisfied with radio — likes basketball, j0„n«fiMw*HicifwM)ris WE SALUTE YOU SAILOR ON NAVY DAY Keep that neat appearance by visiting us often. COLLEGE BARBER SHOP J. B. Richards, Prop. NAVY BLUES An Open Letter to the Parents of Our Bluejackets We have been very well pleased with the type of men we are receiving at this school for training as radio operators. In the majority they have been boys of high ideals. We find them honest, reliable, and possessing good common sense. In a section of the country famed for politeness, they have already established a reputation for courtesy and good manners that we are very proud of. In a village that is dry, they have accepted this temperance as a part of their duties and a responsibility to the community and the uniform they wear, and we have had no cases of acute intoxication. We feel that you can take a justifiable pride in the job you have done in raising your son. Knowing that our boys here are a cross section of the United States and its territories, for they come from all of them, we feel the entire country can feel proud of the type of young manhood in the armed forces today. * * * We get a few boys who do not show an aptitude for radio and must be dropped from school, but this is no reflection on their character. The percentage of cases of boys dropped from training for disciplinary reasons is so small that it is almost negligible. To us, there is no stigma on the character of the boy who comes here for training, tries hard to learn, and due to lack of natural aptitude or other reasons, cannot make the grade. Those boys will take up one of the other trades in the Navy too numerous to mention, for which they are better adapted, and they will make good. The" few disciplinary cases will be remedied if possible, and will be given another chance at some other trade if they prove themselves worthy of such a chance. * * * The people of Auburn have spent much time and energy toward the entertainment of your son. They have accepted him into their homes for dinners and parties and have made him a part of the community life. The churches have been very active in regard to the spiritual and social welfare of your boy. Every time a new group of boys arrive, they are invited to attend the church of their faith and all who so attend are taken to dinner in the home of some citizen. Auburn's Motor Corps meets the wives and relatives of our bluejackets and helps to find a place for them to live. The school is too small for a regular USO Club, so the ladies of this community, backed by the Chamber of Commerce have, at their own expense, outfitted and operate a very nice little club for the sailors, ^and visiting soldiers. In this venture they have received the cooperation of the Women of Notasulga, Alabama. The club is doing very nice work and in addition to regular facilities is giving parties for the boys by groups in rotation. * * • With all this help from local citizens, the welfare of your son is well taken care of, and we are able to send them out from here for duty on "land, sea, and in the air" as trained technicians to operate the radio sets of our Navy at war with good morale and renewed faith in things that are a fundamental part of the life of a good-citizen. The Aubuin Plainsman is the official paper of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and they have so kindly let us use this issue in celebration of Navy Day. Not only have they set up the paper and printed it, they have cooperated in every way to make the paper*a success. This has given us the chance to write about the service we love and it has given you a chance to get what we hope will be a good impression of the school, the city of Auburn, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and to learn something about our one little cog in your great Navy. 'Early to Bed, Early to Rise* Is Life of Radio Trainee football, and oh! oh! blondes. * * * That's enough right now. I think J. D. had better move on or I'll miss my class—Who's that hollering at me—"Why, hello M. J. old man, how are you?" Folks, meet Maurice J. Blair—a Texas product naming as his place of residence, Houston, Texas. Maurice joined the Navy as a member of the Houston Volunteers— he is of average height, five feet, nine inches, and weighs 160 pounds—another sailor who is aging "rapidly and at present is twenty-two—is a sports fan— would like to see Auburn and Rice Institute play this season— also likes baseball — especially Softball—he was a member of Wyatt Mill and Boiler Works softball team which held the Texas Amateur Championship in 1940 and 1941—wants to be a good Naval radio operator—looks as tho' he will, too—Oh, me—he too has a preference for blondes —only he likes ones who like to dance. •> Look at the time—I'm afraid folks that I won't have time to talk to you any more now, for I hear that old school bell ringing —Hope you enjoyed these brief sketches—So long, neighbors— any time you like, just meet the boys. A dim* out of tvwy dollar we earn IS OUR QUOTA for VICTORY with U.S. WAR BONDS College boys and girls lead a hectic life they think, but there is nothing quite gqual to the life of a sailor in the Naval Radio School here at Auburn. Not only do they have to get up earlier but their day is crowded with many and varied activities. Following is a summary of the Day's activities on the station: 6:00 A. M. Reveille (Toot of a Horn). 6:05 A. M. Beds made, and washing, dressing, shining shoes, combing hair, and other items needed to stand inspection begin. 6:30 A. M. Horn blows again, and they fall out for their daily, morning inspection. They fall in by companies and march around a block (about a dozen times, it seems to me), then the inspecting officer calls the company in, and they do a column left, halt, right face, and open lines for inspection 1, 2, 3, and halloo, here they are being inspected. 7:00 A. M. The Bibb Graves Plaza opens, and they form a chow line waiting for that first taste of food for twelve hours. Dut to the immense popularity of the Plaza, they have to eat cafeteria style; however, it is all right (all they want to do is eat). 7:30 A. M. Chow is now over, and the living quarters remain to be cleaned, so they grab swabs, brooms, brushes, and pails, run into the cabin, and, for the next 15 minutes, there is the worst mess and din that I personally guarantee is worth two bits to see. Then just as quick as it started, everything quiets down, and they are lying around the spotless (?) cabins waiting for the horn to toot again, so they can fall out for school (oh joy!). 7:55 A. M. There it goes again, fall out, don't hold up the parade, and a few other remarks are made to that effect, so they line up in front of the cabin and the P. O. (cottage leader) "hollers 'tenshun" for colors—two minutes pause— then "forward march", and they are on their way to school. 8:10 A. M. School (not much happens). 12:00 Noon Lunch! They come back to camp and read their mail (if they get any), then spend another half hour at the Plaza for lunch. After lunch, they return to the cabin and clean up any mess that might have been made before, then march off to school again. 1:10 P. M. School (still, nothing happening. They are going "code 'wacky'"). 5:00 P. M. School out, returning to camp they look over their many "fan" letters, then they have dinner. 5:30 P. M. With dinner over, they return once more to the^ cabin (that cabin is a popular place) and change into their liberty, blues, it they care to go over into town: If they don't, they sit around and talk or answer any (Continued on Page 6) \»W» ' BEST WISHES TO THE NAVY ON NAVY DAY! For Expert Dry Cleaning Bring Your Uniforms To Bill Ham. BILL HAM PHONE 302 88S3SS8S8SS?8S888S88888S88S?8?8S^S£S8SSS^88S^ HI SAILOR, LET'S GO BOWLING! BRING YC'JR DATE NEXT TIME! We Salute The Navy On Navy Day TIGER BOWLING CENTER Si WE SALUTE THE BOYS OF AUBURN'S NAVAL RADIO TRAINING SCHOOL! We Extend Our Best Wishes to You on Navy Day £&. Bank of Auburn ^tdg£^^jjujjr MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS / ..<*» ^ 2— Page Six THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN October 27, 1942 \ By HARRY SMITH October 27 Marks Anniversary Of Founding of U. S, Navy RA This Navy Day Finds Little Celebration In Many Parts of World Where Navy Is October 27, 1922, was the first Navy Day celebrated by the American people. This date was selected because it is, in reality, the birthday of the Navy, because on that day, in 1775, a resolution to authorize American warships was introduced into the Continental Congress, and this measure was approved three days later. This date is also the birth date of one of the Navy's best friends, our former president, Theodore Roosevelt, whose "Speak softly and carry a big stick" has proved to be the most potent and logical statement of policy of a great nation ever made in so few words. Navy Day was primarily for the people, to let them watch the Navy at work, to see, and become more familiar with a part of their armed forces, and thus acquaint a democratic citizenry with their "First Line of Defense." / Since December 8, 1941, the United States and the U. S. Navy has been fighting a war that threatens our very existence as a EYES RIGHT! FOR VICTORY GLASSES FITTED CORRECTLY by DR. STARLING JOHNSON With MOORE'S JEWELRY CO. "The Home of Reliable Jewelry" Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware And China OPELIKA PHONE 120 nation. Thus, there will be little time for celebration of Navy Day on this October 27, 1942. The Navy must go on with the grim business of exterminating the most ruthless enemies the world has ever known. However, it will be only fitting that we, who are not on the front lines, pause for a moment and take mental stock of what the Navy is doing. The sun never sets on the American Navy today, and they need no glory other than that which they have earned for themselves. Theirs is the magnificent tradition and the glorious history of America. In all corners of the world they are fighting for the principles of equality and freedom that are so much a part of the nature of American people that they could not live under the slavery and tyranny of dictatorship. They are not only fighting —they are dying—for these causes. All the oceans of the world have become the burial grounds of those we love, and in the cold depths of every sea those who have made the great sacrifice lie sleeping—awaiting that promise of Christian religion that the "sea shall give up it's dead." The sailors and marines in the U. S. Navy feel that they are the best fighting men in the world. The history of the U. S. Navy is their tradition and that history is one of men who have fought against great odds, and the courage, skill, and sound judgement, they have used has won every fight, and will win this one. No nation on earth has ever become too big and powerful for us to engage," and every time it has become necessary, our Navy has proven to the world that man for man, ship for ship, plane for plane, and gun for gun, they are the best in the world. Today, as perhaps never before, this is being proved again. No one can add much to the reputation of fighting men by mere words, and nothing that we write here will add anything to the glorious history that the men of the U. S. Navy are writing by their deeds at this very moment. The things they are doing have, like the infinite courage and magnificent bravery of the men of Ba-taari, given us the highest of standards to live up to. Excluding those who have lost their fathers or sons in this great struggle of the life or death of freedom, the minor sacrifices of the average citizen in the peaceful environment which still prevails in this country pales into insignificance in comparison with the sailor who kept firing his gun on one of our ships until the deck beneath him collapsed in a shower of fire and molten steel. Our little discomfort could not even be called a sacrifice. They are trivial in comparison with one of our sailors who went calmly about setting the "safety" fuse of certain explosives to prevent them exploding and killing his shipmates in the water, well knowing that his ship was sinking, and who continued on this task while the waters of the ocean closed over him. While we cannot hallow great traditions of men, living and dead, in our Navy, there is something those of us on the home front can do. We can talk, write, plead, and even beg for a simple task that we can do well; we can line5 up with efficient leadership and orgs*!? mmm • HHH MB l l i l i ;S:l;la::ii|;ipil5 n V YOUR mvvmsruNior A TtTACK mmmm mm NAVY DAY OCT. 27 The local Navy Recruiting Office is located in the Post Office Building in Opelika. This Space Contributed By mm SAILORS INFORMED (Continued from Page 4) numerous ships, including the USS UTAH, MC FARLAND, RALEIGH, TEXAS, EAGLE 35, and EAGLE 58, SEMMES, J. F. TALBOT, KING, ENTERPRISE, DENEBOLA, Submarine SQUADRON THREE. Chief LaCroix has also seen shore duty at the following stations: The Naval training station at Newport, R. I., the American Embassy in Paris, France, Radio Direction Finder stations at Surf-side," Mass., and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the Submarine Base at New London, Conn., Naval Radio Stations at St. Thbmas, Virgin Islands, and the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Chief LaCroix transferred from the Regular Navy to the Fleet Reserve after twenty years service, but remained on active duty to have a "looksee" into this war. He was assigned to the Radio School here when it was commissioned last March, and since then has been doing his part in the present fight by sending some of the best, newly-trained radiomen in the Navy to active duty in the United States Fleet. Chief Radioman Joseph W. Newton, USN, who instructs the trainees here at the Auburn Radio School in tactical procedure and ganization until the processes of a Democracy are functioning like one man, and thus get behind our boys on the front lines and on the sea in a solid avalanche of people (Continued on Page 7) ALL LINED UP AND WITH PLENTY OF PLACES TO GO code copying, feels right at home in Alabama, for that is his home state. He was born and raised in the vicinity of Dothan, and oh September 29, 1923, he enlisted in the Regular Navy at the Recruiting Station there. In the nineteen years in which Chief Newton has been on active service, he has served on board the USS UTAH, SANDS, HOPKINS, ARKANSAS, NEW YORK, DOBBIN, and STRINGHAM. He was stationed ashore at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, New Orleans, La., and at Pensacola, Florida. He has been stationed temporarily at Bremerton, Washington, and Honolulu, T. H. EARLY TO BED (Continued from Page 5) mail which might foe around "loose". 9:00 P. M. Getting close to bedtime— they shower, shave, and shampoo, make their beds, then | dreams. wait for the 9:30 bedtime story. 9:30 P. M. The chief on duty plays a lullaby on the faithful old horn, and they are supposed to be asleep. However, in case they aren't in bed with incandes-cents out, the chief (who has been known to prowl) catches them and makes sure they are tired enough to sleep by "hep, hepping" them around f the block a few more times. After this is over, they go to bed until 6 A. M. Pleasant i I •o o» Si ss ss 6| 5$ 8S g§ A SALUTE... To the Navy's Fighting Men! This day has been set aside to honor the officers and men of the U. S. Navy who are daily fulfilling the glorious traditions handed down by the Naval Heroes of long ago. The heritage of Jones and Farragut and Dewey i s their heritage. They have accepted it proudly, with the same courage and determination that gave us Victory in the p a s t The history of America is their history. For if there had been no man like John Paul Jones to shout, "I have just begun to fight!" . . . and if there had been no Dewey at Manila Bay . . . if there had been no men like the Navy flyer who reported "Sighted sub, sank same" . . . if these men had never lived and fought in the U. S. Navy, there might be no Freedom for Americans today. Now, to the Navy heroes of all our wars, we add the names of the brave men who are fighting at this very moment on the far seas of the world for our Freedom and the flag we live under. Those of us who are not in the, Navy pledge today to do everything in our power to help them get the Victory job done . . . to speed the day when the light of Liberty will shine again from sea to sea. This Advertisement Sponsored by the Following Patriotic Firms CONSUMER COAL CO. BENSON PLUMBING & HEATING TIGER BOWLING CENTER MARKLE DRUG CO. EUBANK'S DRY GOOD STORE MEADOW'S GARAGE FREDERICK-WILLIAMS & McGINTY THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN HARRISON'S SERVICE STATION UNITED STATES NAVY DAY * October 27th * ss ss •o % •o S8 ss ss . . . • • ss SS Si Si 1 is si ss Si u mo ss ss ST SS SS i si J ;s 8! IsSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSmSSSS^ ^m • October 27, 1942 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Seven 'WHAT A LIFE! YOU SIT AND TYPE AND TYPE AND i PIKAs ELECT THEIR NEW OFFICERS At a recent meeting of Upsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha the following officers were elected: S. M. C, Bradford Clopton, senior in architecture from Columbus, Miss., member of Blue Key and Scarab h o n o r societies; I. M. C, Walter Terry, chemical engineering senior from Hunts-ville; MacMillian Feagin, senior in pharmacy from Monroeville was re-elected Th. C, and Bill Sherling, junior in civil engineering from Greenville was re-elected housemanager. The retiring officers are Bob Snow, S. M. C, and Bill Gordon, I. M. C. Navaf Changes Are Many in Ten Years NAVY PERSONNEL (Continued from Page 4) Fleetwood General Motors plant in Detroit, Michigan. Great Lakes was also his first station. ' Frank Vende Mark, RM3c, is another Michigander, Owosso being his home town. For four years before joining the Navy, Frank played sax and clarinet in Tommy Tucker's famous band. He has been in the Navy for nine months. Doyle Oscar Hollister, RM3c, hails from Gassoway, West Virginia. Before joining the Navy seven months ago, he was employed by the West.Virginia State Liquor Control Commission. He graduated from t h e Auburn school after recruit training at Norfolk. Another Great Lakes man is Robert E. Scheufler, RM3c. He has seen ten months in the Navy, and before enlisting was an installation foreman for the Addi-son- Tyle company of Cleveland. His home town is Sandusky, Ohio. He was rated RM3c two months ago after completing the course here at the Auburn Radio Training School. One of the men from the last company to graduate is William E. Wood, RM3c, who, before joining the Navy, was in the amusement and recreation business in Covington, Ga. He has been in the Navy seven months, and received his rating October first. Wood underwent recruit training at the Norfolk Training Station. Another of the newer members of our teaching staff is Donald Sedgwick, RM3c. He too was rated October first. He hails from Galveston, Texas, where he was an insurance salesman before enlisting in the Navy six months ago. His fundamental training was received in San Diego. J. H. Lange, RM3c, who was also rated October first, hails from Van Nuys, California, and it has been six months since he enlisted in the Navy and took recruit training at the San Diego training station. Before enlisting, Lange operated a chicken ranch near his home. SOCIETY THIS WEEK END FEATURES PARTIES, HAYRIDES TEP Fraternity Has Annual Dance and Others Have Hayrides And House Dances Saturday NAVAL HISTORY (Continued from page 3) Spanish American War, .the United States was to live in peace for a period of twenty years, until the World War of 1918. The American Navy did not partake in any great naval battles of this war. Its biggest job, at this time, was the ferrying of troops and supplies to England and France. When the European powers declared war in 1939, the American Navy was not what it should have been, so the country went "all out" for defense, and we now have one of the most powerful naval fleets afloat. There have been-many changes in the Navy during the last three decades both from the standpoint of personnel and materiel. During the last 20 years every man who has joined the Navy has been required to furfJish evidence of good character and to have a reputable standing in his home community or city. Educational qualifications for enlistment are much higher than heretofore, and the opportunity to travel, learn a trade, and eventually retire with a pension has brought many men to the service of their country in the U. S. Navy. The old sailor of yesterday says that in-those days the Navy consisted of wooden ships and iron men and that our Navy of today consists of iron ships and wooden men. This is not true however, for the U. S. Navy of today is getting the very best men in the country. Many changes add to- 'the living comfort of the officers and men, but the majority of changes have been in the destructive weapons of the ship and armament. As these latter changes are of a restricted character, nothing will be said of them. On the old possible. Only a few years ago sailors I used to sleep in their hammocks and stow their- clothing in their ships, the conversion of sea water j sea bags, but on most ships today into fresh water was such a costly he is furnished with bunks to and expensive item that water! sleep on and lockers to stow his was rationed. In a half bucket of fresh water a man was supposed to wash his teeth, shave, take a bath, and then scrub his clothes. On many of the older ships they did not have ample refrigerating space, and many times it would be necessary to throw away large amounts of foodstuff over the side. On modern ships there is enough refrigerated space to preserve the food until needed for use. Modern ships have laundries, cobbler shops, tailor shops, and all the modern necessities to make life on board ship as pleasant as clothing in. He is still issued a hammock and sea bag but seldom uses them on board a ship to which he is regularly attached. A very potent factor has entered the Navy of today, and that is of course, naval aviation. Nearly all ships of cruiser class and above have planes for observation, and there are many airplane carriers with observation, bombing and fighting planes. Only during the past few years has there been a good system of ventilation- which reaches all spaces on board ship. While this BEST WISHES SAILORS ON NAVY DAY FOR EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING BRING YOUR SHOES TO US WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU FRANK COLLIER'S SHOE SHOP Tau Epsilon Phi The Auburn chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity celebrated the anniversary of its founding last Saturday night with a formal dance. The fraternity carried out the victory idea in the theme of the dance. The hall was decorated accordingly with red, white, and blue lights, large American flags, and V's with three dots and dashes. At the entrance to the dance the defense stamps were sold and two Auburn sailors collected invitations. Before the dance the members and pledges of TEP and their dates met at the chapter lodge and the dates were presented with favors and defense stamp and gardenia corsages. The boys wore "V's" in their lapels to accentuate the theme of the dance. Before the dance the boys and their dates enjoyed a hayride and steak fry at Chewacla Park, and after the dance everyone met again at the house for breakfast. The dance was held in the girls gym and the music was furnished by the Auburn Knights Last weekend was a gay one! Just to prove it Theta Upsilon The Theta U's entertained their new brothers, the Alpha Gamma Rhos, with a Sweater Swing Saturday afternoon from 4 till 6 in Social Center. The boys and gals had a jukin' good time with the Auburn Knight's swinging out to set them right. Sigma Chi Hayride The Sigma Chis entertained with a hayride and house dance on Saturday. The party began at 3:30 and was over at midnight. It was held at Chewacla State park. After enjoying a delightful buffet supper, the entire party returned for late dancing at the house. Mrs. Lena Belle Zeigler was a very gracious hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson assisted her in chaperoning the affair. Harry Donovan, s o c i al chairman, was in charge of all arrangements- assisted by his committee composed of Tommy Mas-tin, Kilshaw Clisby, and John D. Baumhauer^ Dates: Martha Glenn Rowe, Harry Donovan; June Stallings, Tommy Mastin; Sara Gammage, Sam Boroughs; Dixie Black, Jim Bourne; Odolene Nolte, Ben Brown; Emma Frances Riser, Howard Weir; Josephine Webb, Cooper Campbell; Betty Watkins, Kilshaw Clisby; Anne DuBose, Lawerence Cottle; Carolyn Park, Claude Cowart; Ann Black, Bill Crew; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deni-son; Betty Ray, Bud Drake; Grace Burden, Jim Early; Jo Flournoy, Warren Fleming; Harriett Clemens, Jim Frey; Jane Jansen, Henry Green; Mazie Gandy, Mc- Murray Griffith; Sue Brock, Billy Hanlein; Betty Pearson, Jim Heard; Cathryn Smith, Eddie King; Mary Spradley, Kenneth McKenzie; Carolyn Jones, Junius McMahon; Tays Tarvin, Roger Norris; Virginia Beal, Hugh Payne; Pat Elliott, Jimmy Pope; A n n Lumpkin, Hugh Pruitt; Jean Coggins, Frances Reins; Martha Estes, Lee Rosenburg; Gwen Tucker, George Ryan; Ann House, Harpo Warren; Sue McDonald, Albert Wells; Marjorie McQueen, Gene Williams; Emma Lee Eversole, Frank Wyatt; Madge Jarrard, Fagan Canzoneri; and among the alumni returning was Lt. Jimmy Fitzpatrick with Nina Abernathy and Lt. Charles Elliott with Louise Stumberg. Delta Sig The Halloween Party given by the Delta Sigs was a great success. The masqueraders came in grass skirts, sarongs, and in any other form of attire! Mrs. C. A. Harris, the Housemother, chaperoned this gala affair. Kappa Sig Getting in on the hayride spirit, the Kappa Sigs, pledges, and their dates went to Chewacla Saturday evening for a picnic. Later they returned to the. house and danced. Following attended: Guy Blackwell, Mary Blake; George O'Neal, Helen Edmond-son; Robert Kaisner, Kay Hall; Bill Brady, Susan Anderson; Jim-mie Davis, Joyce Birmingham, Loyd Vickers, Flora Underwood; Henry Steagall, Kathryn Jones; Charlie Hixon, Barbara Stump; George Burke, Jean Swingle; John Howren, Marth Hay; Byrd Lee, Mildred Lamar; Zach Nolen. Jean Rainer; Dewitt Shy, Jeanne Townsend. Mac Hunter, Doris Ruth Bed-ingfield; Bob Knowles, Melle Knowles; Ralph Brown, Mary Emily Williams; Hill Woodard, Molly Vineyard; John Hall, Margaret Toomer; Sonny Timber lake, Virginia Ann Strong; Ed Thompson, Mary Lee; Gam Green, Louise Stanley; Rufe Neale, Joyzelle Holleman; Barry Shi-flett, Patty Litchfield; Fred Chisolm, Cathrine Smith; Roysce Smith, Hilda Page; Harlan Page, Freeman; Homer Rowe, Mary Beasley Bidez; Baker Gamble, Ibby Deese; Buddy Cohen, Louise Sims; John Barnett, Martha Van Meter; Lamar Ware, Mary Hearn; Bill Brower, Sarah Anne Smith; Banks Griffith Jr., Ange-line Warren; Asa Dodd, Ange-lyn Hollingsworth; Howard Barker, Jane Mclnnis; Herman Dean, Mary Brown. ADPi The Alpha Delta Pi sorority held open house Sunday afternoon from 4 til 6 in Social Center. All the farternities and sororities on the campus were invited. This proved to be one of the most lovely affairs of the weekend. Lambda Chi Alpha—Chi Omega On Saturday night, the 24th of October, the Lambda Chis and the Chi Omegas held a joint house dance at the Lambda Chi chapter house. The decorations were planned along the Halloween theme, with jack-o-lant-erns, corn stalks and stuff being arranged around the dancing area. Diversions consisted of apple- bobbing and a sho-nuff fortune teller. The library was turn- (Continued on Page 8) NAVY DAY (Continued from Page 6) with one purpose, one will, and one effort—to win this war in the shortest possible time. Then when the last shot has been fired and our men come marching back, we can have our home front in order and prove to them that with common sense, honesty, and efficiency, the Democracy they have been fighting for will work for the best interest of all the people. We can give them their rightful place in the sun, and we can ever be on the ALERT for some other monster who may arise in this world and try to take it over by ruthless murder and destruction. LOST—Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity pin. White gold with pearls. Reward. Call Billy Reed. Grace Tonge; David Bowers, Faye I Alpha Gamma Rho House. system is not perfect, it is a far cry from the stuffy and foul air of the compartments of the ships of a few years back. CONGRATULATIONS To the Sailors of Auburn's Radio Naval Training Unit WE SALUTE YOU ON NAVY DAY Visit Us When Eating Up Town AUBURN GRILLE 588SSSSSS£«^£SS^^S^SS1^SSS£gSSSSSS^SSSSSSSSSS2S28S^SS888S8S88SS88SS8S88888S8S8S88S88S8S8S888^ We Salute the Navy HKI KIAVY nAY Black Socks Wilson Bros.—Holeproof 45c pair ON NAVY DAY SKIVVY SHIRTS 85c ! BLACK FLORSHEIMAND CROSBY SQUARES SHOES m m $5.50 -"'$6.95 up WHITE SHIRTS FOR OFFICERS—UNDERWEAR O L I N L. HILL "The Man With The Tape" i&SSS&SSSSSSSS&SJSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSSS^^ *0*J«0*U*0*( J_*_ Page Eight THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN October 27, 1942 Auburn Tigers Claw Villanova Wildcats Gafford and Reynolds Star in 14-6 W i n ; Clever Pass Play Enables Losers to Score By JOHN HARVEY THOMAS Last Friday night, a Tiger from the Loveliest Village of the Plains, as tame as a little lamb, suddenly cut forth in all of its fury to take the victory laurels away from a fighting Villanova Wildcat. The final score of the Friday fracas was 14-6 in favor of the Tigers. Once again Auburn and Villanova thrilled some 12,000 fans who turned out en masse to see Auburn attain its peak in season form as they shoved Villanova over the grassy turf-battering, crashing, smashing^ bruising, and punching all the way. Once again that swivel-hipped halfback in the person pf a certain Roy "Monk" Gafford showed his heels to those 'Cats, and you may rest assured that Villanova is proud to learn that this certain Gafford boy is a senior. Monk amassed a total of 131 yards in some twenty running plays from the line of scrimmage, one a 47 yard jaunt that landed six points on the scoreboard in the first few minutes of the first quarter. In the second quarter Gafford and Reynolds worked the ball down to the two yard line from where Reynolds punched it over for the second Auburn counter. Louis Chateau, that big lad with the educated toe who has booted 17 perfect placements in 21 tries, counted for both the extra points. Villanova's touchdown came as a result of a 50 yard pass play in the third quarter when they reached deep into their bag of tricks and pulled out a, corker. It goes like this: v The center snapped the ball to fullback Smith who turned and faked a reverse to Zamlynski, the right half; all the while Postus the left half, was backing up, and he eventually took the lateral from Smith. As Postus continued to back up for 15 or more yards, Zamlynski had the opportunity to break out into the open in the left flat, which caught the Auburn backs ilatfooted. Postus tossed a long one that landed in the hands of the speeding Zamlynski, who crossed the goal line unmolested. Once before this Villanova team had threatened the Auburn goal line, but a stout Auburn line, led by the Ail-American play of Jack Cornelius and J im McClur-kin, stopped the 'Cats cold. Never again did they get inside the twenty yard stripe. Auburn's first touchdown was a freak in itself. They had taken the kickoff on the 10 yard line and marched to the Wildcat's 47 on a series of plunges by Reynolds that netted 3 first downs. On the very next play, Villanova's right guard jumped off sides, and before he could get back, Jim Pharr had centered the ball back to Gafford. Well, Villanova's entire team had relaxed because of the offside—this was just the cue that Monk needed, so he darted outside his own right tackle. Behind beautiful interference, he cut away sharply to the right and skirted down the sidelines to score. It was a beautiful run, but he had nice blocking all the way. Auburn admirers once more rose to their feet to cheer their heroes, when Gafford took the kickoff from Villanova in the third period and ran through the entire 'Cat team, only to be tripped by a falling opponent who managed to reach out with one hand and make a shoe string tackle. Perhaps Monk would have outrun this gentleman had he not been so tired from his all-around swell playing. Other highlights of the game were the facts that Jim Reynolds called the plays in the place of injured Aubrey Clayton, who did not play; and what a job he did! "Pop" rushed the ball for a 130 yard margin in 30 tries, also, which isn't bad at all. Jack Cornelius' blocking and tackling were superb. The 185 pound junior AUBURN'S NAVAL RADIO TRAINEES-OVER 330 STRONG—POSE AT GRAVES CENTER handled himself marvelously. Between him, J im McClurkin, and Jim Pharr, fifty percent or more of the tackles were made. Space will not permit the praises we should like to heap upon this great Auburn team. If they will but keep it up, they'll prove their worth to the nation yet. Eat 'em up, Tigers! Let's go! CONGRATULATION SAILORS! ON NAVY DAY Keep that neat appearance by visiting our modern barber shop . . . YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME VARSITY BARBER SHOP 88 OUR SALUTE TO THE NAVY OCT. 27f 1942 Ships sail East, and Ships sail West; While the self-same breezes blow; It's the set of the sails And not the gales, That determine the way they go. Like the winds of the sea Are the ways of fate, As we journey along through life, It's the set of the soul, That determines the goal And not the calm nor the strife. Author Unkown Burton's Book Store Something New Every Day Established 1878 Tiger Will Feature 'The Pied Piper" The current hit, "The Pied Piper", playing at the Tiger Theater on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, deals with the war situation in France during her disastrous downfall. T he story is warmly htfman and contains tragedy, humor, adventure, romance, action, and pathos. A gruff old man, evacuating southern France to return to his home in England is caught in the whirlwind of action following the invasion of France by the Nazis, and finds it necessary to serve as a sort of nursemaid to several homeless, parentless waifs who cling to him for comfort and support. Transportation is available on the first part of the journey, but, as the government takes over the railroads for their own use, traveling becomes a problem as well as a necessity.. The trip through Nazi occupied France by this old man and his juveniles furnishes rich material for a motion picture, and the producers of this film have capitalized on this fact to the fullest extent. BUY WAR BONDS TODAY EDDIE BRACKEN JUNE PREISSER in 'SWEATER GIRL' Novelty—Cartoon WED. AND THUR. ^JMevil Shute's mighty story of today! W^ THE PIED PIPER A 20th C«nfury-fon triumph •larrlnp MONTY WOOLLEY C'Jhe Man Who Cam* To Dinner") RODDY McDOVYALL (Tho "Green Valloy" boy) ANNE BAXTER Otto Preminger-J. Carrol Naish Latest issue of March of Time "F. B. I. FRONT" Latest World Events in Paramount News Radio in Past Discussed By Early Operator Radio Operators Had Fun Even If They Knew Nothing By C. R. M. WATERS I have been asked to write a story on the radio facilities the Navy had when I first came into the service some 29 years ago. Well, it would be a lot easier to tell of the things we didn't have. Tubes were unknown and modulation or voice transmission had not been invented; in fact, no one knew of a carrier wave, let alone a method to modulate it. The arc, one of the first continuous wave transmitters was not developed at this time, although Paulson, the inventor, was working on it in Europe. Several years later the Navy furnished him with space, money, and equipment that allowed him to perfect his invention at Arlington, Virginia. I was lucky enough to be there at the time he made the arc a practical success. The Alexander alternator was being developed in Germany at that time and the first equipment of this kind was installed at Sayville, L. I , by the TELEFUNKEN Company. Being an operator in the early days of radio in the Navy was fun, even though little was known about it then. We had our high powered spark transmitters, used a lot of power on high wave (low frequency in kilocycles), and if anyone mentioned frequency, we would have thought it a gag. Today the radio tube acts as a detector as well as an amplifier. In those days we had no amplification and carried our detectors around in cotton lined boxes, and when operators got together we would tell stories of our "pet" crystal's efficiency. We traded crystals in the same manner as trading horses, and that is probably the reason some of the old time operators retired from the Navy and became good sales managers. An operator in those days usually learned his code in a Wes-ern Union office or "booming" around on the railroad. I heard about radio, but didn't believe it, so I went to sea to find out. Some' operators were reluctant to give up the old Morse code, while others favored the International code and in order to qualify as a good operator, a man had to be able to operate in both. Typewriters were unknown, but unless one was within 50 to 100 miles the signals were too weak to copy. Reception at 250 miles gave an operator a name as an excellent receiver, and along with good ears and ability to concentrate constituted a good radio man. In a rough sea, the motion of the ship would throw the crystal's contact off, and the operator would have to brace himself and try to find another sensitive point before he could receive again. Operators copied by hand and the speed was around 30 words per minute. All the old operators prided themselves on a good readable fist and spent hours practicing to develop it. Around 1915, the TELEFUNKEN people had tube receiving sets using the ARMSTRONG circuit with several stages of audio frequency. It was very efficient, and the Navy began using tubes and the arc transmitter. This transmitter was in general use gggsSSSSSSSS SOCIETY (Continued from Page 7) ed into a witches' den in which the girls had their futures unveiled. Unique refreshments added to the gaiety. Mrs. Gewin, the Lambda Chi housemother, Mrs. W. G. Ward, Mr. Ed Gatchell and Professor Marino-Merlo chaperoned the affair. Lambda Chis and their Chi Omega dates included: Billy Ash-more, Pat Kirkwood; Bill Bar-ham, Rosemary Bruns; Bob Dab-ney, Frances Ellis; Clayton Daniel, June Adams; Ray Ellis, Vesta Stovall; Bill Grant, Lucille Glahe; Homer Hudson, Frances Hunter; Bob Ledyard, Emily Gibson; Bob Marker, Katherine Phillips; Phil Morgan, Becky Plowden; Donnie Parker, Pat Prigmore; Arthur Romanos, Miriam Richmond; Tom Walmsley, Elizabeth Fleming; Al Williams, Laline White; Tommy Wood; Jean Williamson; George Instone, Jane Gatewood; Jim Beindorf, Ruth Strain; Willard Blunschi, Jean Edwards; Ward Bradley, Caroline Dickson, Orren Christian, Judy Wynn; Dick Dar-ty, Peggy Strange; Herbert Hold-sambeck, Martha Ellis; Bobby Hoskins, Claranel Huppel; Mac Johnson, Margaret Davis; Howard McElhaney, Betty Lindsey; Jim McKelvey, Rachel Bowen; Jim McRae, Betty Stebbins; Bud Ott, Martha Cargile; John Stewart, Barbara Black; Tommy Sugg, Mary Sellers; Nat Hughes, Mary Askew. Other Lambda Chis and dates included: Walter Milner, Pauline Cotney; Charles Kershaw, Barbara Shippey; Bob Jordan, Olivia Ward; Ralph Adams, Alice Brum-mel; Lt. and Mrs. Charles Flowers. Others present were: W. E. Cheatham, Heywood Stackhouse, Truett Hogan, Lilbern Stevens, Palmer Bell, Bill Ward, Bob Breeze, Lt. Russell Newman. Phi Kappa Tau The pledges of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity entertained the members with a Halloween house dance Saturday night. The fraternity house was decorated in These Navy radiomen have been training at Auburn for several months. After intensive training in message procedure and other practical subjects, graduates of the local radio school will assume active duty aboard United Stales warships. New groups of trainees will replace those which graduate. until the tube transmitter made it obsolete. Much of the credit for developing the field of radio transmission must be given to the Navy because along with the Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C , it has contributed more to the advancement of radio as it is today than any other organization in the world. keeping with the spirit of Halloween. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. Fred Hutto, dietitian of the fraternity. The dance was chaperoned by Prof, and Mrs. Killebrew. The members and dates attending were: . Frank Charlton, Virginia Smith; Bob Raffield, Sara Campbell; Bernard Jenny, Sara Almon; Edwin Pearson, Marjorie Prince; Homer Lankford, Susan Frances Williamson; J. T. McMichael, Sara Hilyer; Charles Nix, Jane Sherfield; Chris White, Margaret Jordan; Lowell Ramsey, Ruth Fuller; Douglas Feagin, Elizabeth Ann Baum; Clive Luke, Theresa Hug; J. O. Kuffskie, Annie Lee Jones; Louie Franklin, Elizabeth Sahag; Howard Poe, Alice Chateau; Victor Sansing; Eliery Knox; Conney Batson, Mary Wilson; Guy Farris, Helen Perkins; Bobby Swindle, Virginia Payne; Fred Morris, Mary Frances Yar-brough; Clennon Covan, Evelyn Breedlove; Hugh Johnson, Ouida Lou Houston. The members without dates were: Theron Lang, Jack White, Frank Eiland, Roy Crenshaw, Flynn Morris, Grantham Mayton, Charles Feagin, Jack Moore, Ed Richburg and William Chadwick. ON THE CAMPUS (Continued from Page 1) grams which begin tomorrow night over station WJHO at 8:15. The programs will be heard each Wednesday night for the remainder of the quarter. Pep Rally Thursday John Spencer, head cheerleader, announced this morning that a giant "blackout" pep rally will be held Thursday for the Mississippi State game in Birmingham. He said the band would be on hand and several speakers would talk to the students. It will begin at 7:15 in the Stadium. OVER THE TOP FOR VICTORY with UNITED STATES WAR BONDS-STAMPS HI SAILOR We Congratulate You On Navy Day -oOo- You Are Always Welcome at Our Modern Billiard Parlor . . . COME IN OFTEN FOR RECREATION — FUN — HEALTH McMillan Billiard Parlor TODAY IS TNflVY Congratulations to Auburn's Radio Naval Training Unit On Navy Day ! ! ! 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Title | 1942-10-27 The Auburn Plainsman |
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Date Issued | 1942-10-27 |
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OCR Transcript | MWM a TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOLUME LXVI ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1942 NUMBER 37 FOR NAVY DAY—AN ISSUE FOR THOSE FIGHTING FOR US Life of Rear Admiral Frank T. Leighton Has Been All "Navy" Graduated from Naval Academy in 1909 And Has Sailed the Seven Seas Rear Admiral Frank T. Leighton was born in Tunkhan-nock, Pennsylvania, on September 2,1885, and was appointed to the Naval Academy from the Fourteenth District of Pennsylvania on June 14, 1905. After graduation in 1909 he was assigned to the USS Connecticut and was transferred to the USS Montana on April 3, 1910. On June 25, 1911, he was ordered to the USS Roe and was under instruction in the Postgraduate Department, Naval Academy, from September 28, 1914, until September 27, 1915, when his instruction was continued at Columbia University, N. Y., at Westinghouse Electric \ and Machine Co., East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed the course in electrical engineering at t he Graduate School, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. From March 25, 1917, to May 31, he was in command of the USS Tingey, then was placed in command of Squadron Three (Minesweepers), Fifth Naval District. He was ordered to Puget Sound, Washington, for duty in connection with fitting out the USS Savannah, and on board as repair and engineer officer when she was commissioned. In-January 1918, he was given temporary duty as commanding officer of the Savannah and then as her executive and repair officer. On November 19, 1918, he was ordered to report to the USS Goliah for passage to Europe and was on duty at Naval Headquarters, London, until March 1919, when he received orders as prospective executive officer of the ex-German SS Cleveland. In May 1919, he reported for duty at Mare Island Navy Yard to fit out the USS Claxton. From November 1920 until March 1922, he was assistant Naval inspector of Machinery at the New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, N. J., and after assisting in fitting out the USS Colorado, at that plant, secved as her engineer officer after she was commissioned, August 30, 1923. He later was navigator of the Colorado and from June 3, 1926, to October 5, 1929, he was Radio . Material Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, and then was ordered to the USS Somers as commanding officer. After commanding the USS Buchanan from April 10, 1930, to September 16, 1931, he was on duty at the Naval Academy until June 1933 and completed the senior course at the Naval War College, Newport, R. I., in May, 1934. From June 1, 1934, to April Professor Marino- Merlo Exhibits Prints in Gadsden Joseph R. Marlno-Merlo, assistant professor of Applied Art at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, will speak to the Woman's Club of Gadsden, Tuesday, October 27, on "Art and the War." Professor Marino-Merlo has exhibited his paintings in leading cities in the North, East and South and has receved a number of awards for his work. At present, Birmingham - Southern College is holding,a one-man exhibition of his paintings in the college library. Professor Marino-Merlo is president of the Water Color Society of Alabama and a member of the Birmingham Art Club, The Southern States Art League, The Art Association of . Mississippi, The New Orleans Art Association, The Alabama Art League and Kappa Pi Honorary Art Fraternity. An exhibition of the paintings of Professor Marino-Merlo will be held in Gadsden Tuesday. 4, 1936, he was Commander, Destroyer Division Five and for the next year and a half was on duty in the Office of Naval Operations. For two years beginning December, 1938, he was commanding officer of the USS Louisville and on December 17, 1940, he reported for duty in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, and on April 22, 1942, he reported for his present duty as Commandant of the Eighth Naval District. On June 11 he was nominated for Rear Admiral by President Roosevelt and the nomination was confirmed by the Senate on July 1, 1942. He has the Victory Medal, Patrol Clasp, USS Savannah, World War service. He resides in New Orleans, La., at 4919 Pitt Street. "Macbeth" To Begin Four-Day Run Monday" The Auburn Players will present William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in the Y Hut, next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 2, 3, 4, and 5, at 8:15 P. M. Tickets will be on sale beginning tomorrow at a special table in Samford Hall. Students and members of the armed forces in uniform will be admitted free, but the price of admission to everyone else is twenty-five cents, including tax. Since only 150 persons may be seated in the Y Hut each night, the bearers of the first 150 tickets issued are the only ones to be allowed admission on the first night. For a student to receive a ticket, he must present his activities book at the ticket table in Samford Hall and be issued a ticket in exchange for the correct coupon. If ticket is not used on the night for which it is intended, it must be brought back / to Samford Hall and exchanged for those of a later issue. The story of Macbeth is that of the Scotch lord whose ambition led him to a path of treason and murder in his mad trip to the crown of Scotland. With scenes of witches and apparitions, it is Shakespeare's interpretation of the scene in Scotland's earliest history. Robert Blackburn and Marjorie McKinnon play Lord and Lady Macbeth, the cruel and selfish couple who coolly plan murder to fulfill the fate which has been forecast for them by the three weird sisters, an ominous group of Earlyl Scottish witches. Macbeth murders Duncan, the old king who has favored him with many honors, and then murders his best friend, Banquo, who begins to doubt the new king's intentions. Macbeth's downfall, which closely follows his wife's sudden death, occurs through a series of events which have been forecast by the witches. The players have made many drastic changes in the traditional stage lighting and scenery which have been used in this old classic. Several unusual effects heighten the interest, and this gruesome tale should horrify you through and through. Seats will be reserved only until 8:05 P. M. each night. Auburn's Navy-Army Cooperate Since the Navy came to Auburn, we have received the highest degree of cooperation from the local Army unit. Every request, no matter how insignificant, has been given prompt and courteous attention. From the Colonel to the private, they have our respect and our sincere desire to reciprocate in any undertaking in which we can cooperate. The Army loves their corps and we love ours. We both love our flag and the things for which it stands. There is a rivalry, but it is a friendly rivalry. In many years of experience in working for high ranking Naval .officers we have had an opportunity to watch Army-Navy maneuvers, and have always witnessed the same cooperation between the Army and Navy that we have here in Auburn. We do not put much faith in current accusations of lack of cooperation between two forces. So on Navy Day we salute the Army as our comrades in arms, bound together in the greatest struggle of all mankind, fighting together all over the world with the courage and bravery that is inherent in both our organizations and the American people. ON THE CAMPUS t Dreaded Disease "Dit Fits" Is Feared by Radiomen Here By RUSS FISHER Ever since the Navy established a radio training school here in Auburn, there have been numerous requests as to the nature and characteristics of so-called "dit fits". As a dit fit is a very peculiar affliction, it is hard to describe. However, as we would like to put an end to the inquires about these dit fits, we acquired the services of a certain Dr. Sy Kosis, eminent psychologist and phychoanalyst, and after he had studied several cases, we asked him to prepare an analysis of his discoveries suitable for publication, and the following is his report: "A dit fit is a peculiar condition of the mind and body, wherein the afflicted person knows not nor cares not what he does nor says. This unique condition is brought on by the continuous buzzing in the ears of radio code. Its narne is derived from the Dah Dit Dah Dit Dit sounds of the code. Its symptoms are numerous, but I find the most prominent ones are: 1. Cauliflower ears. (Evidently this condition is caused from the continuous wearing of earphones). 2. The afflicted person talks to himself continuously, rambling, raving, and ranting incoherently. 3. Bleary eyes. 4. The patient (for by this time he is under a physician's watchful eye—if he isn't, he should be) thinks he is blessed with various talents, such as singing, dancing, speech-making, and sleep-walking. 5. He makes a general nuisance of himself to his cabin mates, but they usually don't mind because more than likely they are in the same condition themselves. "A person suffering from dit fits is sometimes referred to as being "code whacky," but what ever the term applied, I must admit that medical science is not sufficient to cope with these dit fits. I am completely stymied. A dit fit is definitely the eighth wonder of the world." ROTC Appointments The following name was omitted from the- list of Cadet Appointments in last Tuesday's issue of the Plainsman: To be Cadet Sergeant, Battery "H"—2nd F. A., W. W. Nordan. Tickets on Sale Sale for the Mississippi State game in Birmingham will open in the morning and they will be sold for two days. The office will open at 8:00 and close at 12:00. It will be open again at 1:00 and close at 6:00. These hours will be kept on both days. Tickets will be sold in Birmingham beginning at 12:00. They will be sold at the window on the sixth avenue side of Legion Field. Ticket prices will be the same: $2.50 for guests and $.75 for students. Navy on Radio Tonight People in the vicinity of Auburn and Opelika will be given the privilege of hearing a very informative program over radio station WJHO tonight as the trainees of the local United States Naval Training School (Radio) present several speakers qualified to give news of vital importance to those interested in the Navy. The program will come on the air at 7:00 P. M. Everyone is invited and urged to listen in. ASME New Officers Student chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers held a special business meeting and smoker last night. Nick Ni-gosian was elected Chairman; B. G. Peterson was elected vice-chairman; and Bill Richter was elected to the Engineers Council. FFA Radio Programs The collegiate chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:00 in Langdon Hall. The subject for discussion will be "The present FFA situation should be changed." Plans will also be made concerning the series of radio pro- (Continued on Page 8) MISS HOMECOMING ELECTION THURSDAY Coeds in Sororities And Dormitories Nominate Six Auburn's Miss Homecoming for 1942, who will reign at the Homecoming game against Clemson on November 28, will be elected Thursday by a general election. Any student may vote for his choice, at any of the three boxes to be placed at various vantage points over the campus. Boxes will be placed on Vet Hill, Ag Hill as well as on the main campus, and voting will take place throughout the day. Voters must present their student activities books before being allowed to vote. The ballot will contain a complete list of the candidates names, arranged in alphabetical order, with a space supplied for the voter's name and class. Unsigned ballots will not be counted, and there will be no voting by proxy. Six entries have been received for the honor to date, these being Misses Frances Ellis, Sara Glenn, Madge Jarrard, Jessie Sahm, Barbara Shippey, and Emi-lee Walton. The winner, to be announced by the chairman of the Elections Committee, will be the recipient of a loving cup, given by Blue Key, as well as being the queen of the day and of the football game. As is the case in all campus elections, any means of campaigning by any candidate or her supporters, other than by personal approach, would render the candidate ineligible. The Elections Committee would decide such cases under provisions subject to approval by the Executive Cabinet. Lt. Comdr. Phillips In Charge of School Much of Navy's Reputation in Auburn Is Due to His Efforts of Cooperation One of the most interesting figures on the Auburn campus in the past several months is the Commander of the United States Naval Training School, better known to his men as the "ole Man." He is known and liked by his students and the townspeople for the valuable help he gives whenever it is needed. Lieutenant Commander Edwin Phillips was born on March 8, 1892 in the town of East Wey- Armed Services Board Is Well Pleased with API The Armed Services Board, which visited API last week consisted of Lieut. B. F. Whelchel, U. S. Navy, Captain T. P. Barton, Marine Corps, Lieut. L. P. Mc- Culler, Army Ground Forces, Lieut. T. H. Rentj, Naval Aviation and Lieut. M. D. Marks, Army Air Corps. All of these officers were thrilled by the reception they received at Auburn. Some of their remarks were: "We have not met at any college, men who were as interested in our information, were as quiet and attentive while we were talking, and whose behavior was as excellent as here at Auburn. Before coming to Auburn, we felt rather discouraged by the attitude of the students, college authorities, and the small number of men who turned out to hear the information we had to give, but we are leaving Auburn with the feeling that our visit here will compensate for our entire trip. We have heard or known of the Auburn Spirit and we surely saw it demonstrated today. This has been the only college where the President and all the men attended the general meeting." mouth, Massachusetts. Between the years of 1900 and 1910 he served as cabin boy and Able Seaman on sailing ships and tramp steamers sailing around the world. Also during this time he was a Radio Electrician in the United States Navy and on all types of ships circling the globe. At the age of eighteen "Time Out" was taken for a formal education at Stetson University at De Land, Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. During World War I, Lieutenant Commander Phillips "started off" with the Coast Guard as a Chief Radio Electrician seeing service on Coast Guard vessels in the Far North, in the Bering and Baffin Straits and in the South, in the Carribean. These were the early years of the war, 1915-1916, but later from 1917-1920, he was again with the United States Navy as a Chief Electrician. During this period his duties and assignments were varied, serving on the following ships; U. S. S. Tampa, General Gorgas, George Washington, and Leviathan. His knowledge of Radio placed him in the position of an instructor in the United States Naval Radio Training School, when Radio was still in its infancy. In the years following the war, 1921-1924, his time was spent in a more peaceful occupation as that of Supercargo and Purser on the Robert Dollar, American Le- OFFICERS OF AUBURN'S NAVAL TRAINEES Comdr. E. Phillips, Dr. T. K. Young and Ensign R. Stickles axe the officers who command and lake care of the Sailors. gion, and the" Pan-American, round-the-world and S o u th American cruise ships. After twenty-four years of following the sea, Lieutenant Commander Phillips came "ashore," was married, and became a principal in the secondary public schools of Maine, Massachusetts, and Florida. The time elapsed here was from 1924-1931. Lieutenant Commander Edwin Phillips's career as a commissioned officer in the United States Naval Reserve started in 1923 When he was commissioned a lieutenant, junior grade, and for the next ten years went on the annual training cruises held for Reserve Officers. The United States Navy called him up for active duty in 1933 when he was assigned duty at Key West, Florida. The years from 1934-1941 saw a change of duty, though still with the United States Navy, he was assigned to the United States Army for service with the Civilian Conservation Corps. During this time, in 1936 to be exact, advancement came and Lieutenant Commander Phillips was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve. When the war clouds of the Second World War were threatening to envelop the -United States, in 1941 he was stationed at the Headquarters of the Eighth Naval District in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1942 he helped organize and put into operation the United States Naval Training School (Radio) here in Auburn, Alabama, at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. In June, 1942, Mr. Phillips was promoted to his present rank, Lieutenant Commander. Lieutenant Commander Phillips, married in 1924, has one child, a daughter of seventeen years who is now a student at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. tCY ^ Page Two T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN October 27, 1942 TURN IN RUBBER HERE ^ V t d # - Drawn for the Office of War Information What Do You Think? By BUCK TAYLOR October 27 was selected in 1922 as our first" Navy Day for two particular reasons. In the first place, it was on this date in 1775 that a resolution authorizing the construction of the warships which were to make up our original fleet was introduced on the floor of the Continental Congress. In addition to this fact, the birthday of one of the Navy's greatest supporters, Theodore Roosevelt, falls on this day. So, we pause and think of our "first line of defense" today. However, the Navy does not pause, but instead goes on with its unpleasant duties the same as it would on any other day. President Luther Noble Duncan "Navy Day was set aside to honor the men and 'the ships that have served since the time of John Paul Jones as guardians of the freedom of America. The first seamen of the United States Navy fought for the principle of the freedom of the seas. Today the United States Navy is gallantly fighting in the same noble tradition and with the same high courage and devotion. "At no time in American history have the tasks of the Navy been so great and hazardous, and at no time have the issues been so grave. Whereas, we once talked with some unction of a two-ocean Navy, we now know that our task as citizens is to supply a seven-ocean navy. The youth of America will man these fleets, and it is our sacred obligation to supply them with the best training and the finest equipment that American ingenuity can devise to the end that their sacrifces shall not be in vain. "We of Auburn are proud that we have been given the opportunity to serve the Navy to some small degree in the training of ra'diomen. We are honored by their presence here, and we have been impressed with their good cheer, industry and alertness. They have high standards, and when we meet them on the campus we cannot escape a feeling of optimism for we are confident that men like these can never be beaten. To the Navy and to our detachment of radiqmen we extend greetings and all good wishes on this, Navy Day, 1942." Nelda Beasley, Student "The Navy is wonderful. Its men and ships have done much for all of us since December 7 of last year. "All of the sailors from the Radio Training School with whom I have come in contact have been friendly, courteous, and gentlemenly. They are a credit to the great branch of the service of which they are members." Gus Coats, Businessman "I'have never seen a group of finer, more courteous young men than those who are enrolled in naval radio training in Auburn at the present time. "They are a credit to the Navy and to the Nation. We congratulate them on Navy Day." Mrs. Lawrence Barnett, Businesswoman "It would be gratifying to the mothers of the boys in the Navy if they could come up to the Service Men's Center in Auburn and see how courteous and considerate are their boys in blue. "The chief topic of conversation at the Center always stresses letters from home. If you want to keep your boys happy continue to write." Louis Jordan, Student "Auburn is very fortunate in having such a fine group of sailors on the campus at the present time. "We are particularly proud of the opportunity to pay tribute to them on Navy Day." Homer Wright, Postmaster "During the struggle in which we are now involved, we have thought a great deal of our Navy, for their gallant exploits have made them a source of constant pride to all of us during the past months. "Today, on Navy Day, we have special occasion to think of and be proud of our fleet and its personnel. "It gives us particular pride to have the Naval Radio Training School as an integral part of Auburn. The officers and men who have been stationed here since the establishment of the school have definitely upheld the excellent traditions of the United States Navy." The Why and Cause of a "Navy Day" Issue p i i r. The idea for an "All Navy" edition of the Plainsman is the brain child of Edmund J. Endzel, one of our bluejackets in training as a radio operator. We approached the officials of the college and the radio school and even wrote to the District Headquarters for an affirmative nod. Everybody was enthusiastic on the subject, so we just plunged into the job. First thing on the program was a series of pictures. We created the title of official photographer for Samuel Fox, a yeoman attached to the school staff. After that several men volunteered for various articles and columns and the material began to come in. When we were about ready to move into The Auburn Plainsman office and start assembling the paper, we found that for some reason or other none of the pictures were any good. It developed that they had been overexposed due to a defect in the camera or at least that was our photographer's story. Then we got the local photographer busy and in the rush of getting the personnel assembled, some "failed to get the word" and came dressed in the wrong uniform, but we let this pass with the idea in mind that it would show both the working uniform and the dress uniform of chief petty officers. After all this trouble we moved into The Auburn Plainsman office to watch them print our issue. While to us this was one of the most confusing parts of our experience, for papers flew right and left without any rhyme or reason, and we just stood by with a puzzled look and hoped for the best. Finally we got the idea that George Heard and his staff knew what they were doing and thereafter we just spoke when some one asked us a question. Finally, we would like to give all those who are responsible for the actual work all credit. First, to Mr. Kirtley Brown, the publicity director of the college, who worked with us in getting pictures and other data. Second, Mr. George Heard, the normal editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman, whom we pestered continuously and who bore the strain valiantly, and third to the trainees who wrote most of the articles appearing in this issue. —Harry Smith By BRUCE MARTIN Sailors Give Thanks for Chief Smith's Help While the idea for this issue of The Auburn Plainsman was originated in the mind of one of the trainees, the work of compiling naval facts and procedure, approving the various editorials and write ups was more or less in the hands of Chief Yeoman Smith whose past experience in this line proved invaluable. Chief Smith's newspaper experience goes back to the time that he was Advertising Manager and columnist for the paper at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida; and follows along in his naval career as columnist for the paper of the USS NORTHAMPTON and lately as author of the "Navy Blues," a current column in The Auburn Plainsman. The final stamp of approval rested in the hands of our Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Edwin Phillips whose excellent advice and criticism we couldn't have done without. So from all of us, who worked on this edition, to Lieutenant Commander Phillips and Chief Yeoman Smith thanks. Sam Fox Navy Day Honors Roosevelt's Naval Policy Navy Day was first sponsored by the Navy League of the United States, a volunteer association of individuals who seek to place information concerning the Navy before the public, and since that time the official approval and cooperation of practically all patriotic and veterans' organizations have been offered in support of the observance of the day. The sponsors of Navy Day have sought to establish at least one day in the year when the people will turn their thoughts in a special way to what their Navy means to them, when special articles will , be timely in the press, and when tribute can be paid to the past and present services of the Navy to the nation. October 27 has been celebrated as Navy Day because it is the anniversary of the birth of President Theodore Roosevelt, so much of whose life was devoted to establishing a sound naval policy for the United States of America. It will be remembered that President Roosevelt first achieved a national reputation by writing a naval history of the war of ..15.12, a work of such merit that it was incorporated into Clowe's Royal Navy, a monumental history of the British sea service. Later, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and finally, as president, Theodore Roosevelt bent his tremendous energies to impress upon the American people the necessity for an adequate Navy, and through his leadership to realize this ideal. October 27 is also the birthday of the American Navy because on that day, in 1775, the first resolution to authorize American warships was introduced into the Continental Congress, which measure was passed three days later. Navy Day was first celebrated in 1922. Thus this 1942 Navy Day is the twenty-first, and is the first Navy Day ever to be celebrated with the country at war. Drill Platoon—Do as Well in Birmingham Auburn's Crack Drill Platoon give an exhibition Friday night that would put most military units in the shade. They met with the applause of everyone, particularly the Army Air Corps Cadets at the game. This week end in Birmingham would again give us a chance to show the Magic City and the Maroons that we really have something in Auburn that will beat anything yet seen by them. It is not too much and would carry much good will to, that city . . perhaps equal to the Cadet Corps' parade several years ago. dMifoM&mVM M w Published semi-weekly by the Students of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama Editorial and Business Office on Tichenor Avenue. < GEORGE HEARD, Editor-in-Chief BUCK TAYLOR ALBERT LOEB Managing Editor Associate Editor News and Feature Staff John Bruce Martin Shirley Smith Robert Sharman Alvin Steinberg Allen Odom Bill Broughton , . Sports Staff Jimmie Davis John H. Thomas Charles Scales Billy Hill Circulation Staff O. D. ALSOBROOK, Manager HAM WILSON, Business Manager JOHNNIE HOVEY News Editor JACK BERRY Advertising Manager Editorial and Society Staff J. M. Silverstein Leonard Hooper Business Staff Homer Reid Luther Taylor Frank Wyatt Knud Nielson C. W. Hearn Staff Photographers Fondren Molton Bill Stump Jeanne Townsend Mavis Widney John Spencer Fred Allison Malcolm Davenport Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.50 per semester. Member Associated Cblle6iate Press Distributor of Gollebiate Digest MIPRItlNTID FOB NATIONAL ADVMTIIINO BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 4 2 0 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. CHICAGO ' Boston ' Lot Anau.il • S»H FIAHCKCO Editor's note: The opinions expressed In this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. Another round in the gigantic struggle between football and Saturday quizzes was fought Friday night in Montgomery. And there's one thing we can say in favor of the quizzes. This, incidentally, is probably the only thing we can say in favor of 'em. Friday night we really showed the people of Alabama that the students they educate at Auburn are more interested in getting an education than in anything else. * * * We take our school work so seriously that we can't even leave it at home when we go on a football week end. We carry our books with us wherever we go, and our conversations are all about our studies. * * * Immediately after the game we saw a guy with his girl on one arm and. their books under the other, looking for a quiet place where they could be alone—to study. * * * We saw two sophomores walking up and down the rails at the depot, asking each other equations of analytic geometry. * * * We saw three seniors, ignoring their dates, discussing distillation and gas absorption while waiting for a bus to take them to town from the stadium. * * * During the blackout train ride home, we heard several freshmen helping each other to memorize valences. And at the same time a boy and his date were whispering gently. We bent over to catch their conversation and heard, "Never use a split infinitive." * * * Those two fellows earnestly conversing in German at the dance were not fifth columnists, "as was suspected. They had a quiz in the stuff at eight o'clock. * * * It is rumored that the way that the drill platoon got so scattered out over the field near the end of their show was due to the fact that many of the men were trying to recall formulas. And quiet was requested during their performance for the benefit of one of the members who was memorizing dates for history. * * * We heard that two trombonists in the band were discussing organic chemistry during an eight-bar rest while marching in the parade. And the cheer leaders kept getting together in front of the stands to bone for some quiz. * * * One of the team told us that in the huddle it was awfully hard to distinguish between the signals and the formulas for formal integration. * * * But we did it the hard way. We cast from our minds as we boarded the train all thoughts of our quiz at nine o'clock. We joyfully went to Montgomery, paraded, yelled at the game, strolled about town, and slept on the way home. Then we started to study. * * * As a result, we got up Saturday morning at seven o'clock Friday. And we went to bed Friday night at eleven o'clock Saturday morning. This made us get up quite a number of hours before we went to bed the night before, and it has us quite confused. * * * And speaking of being confused, that reminds us of a story told about the Georgetown game. It seems that there was a bit of mud on the field, or so we have been told. And, as is perhaps natural, some of this mud partially detached itself from the field in favor of the uniforms and faces of the players. And thereby hangs the tale. * * * Due to the mud, the players were unable to recognize each other. Therefore, the Auburn team was a bit amazed to find twelve men in a huddle. Investigation, probably aided by a wet towel, disclosed a Georgetown player in their midst. And he confessed that he'd been there three times before! * * * Upon their complaining to the referee, they were reminded that the alien didn't know their signals and so couldn't have found out anything. But they said that they just didn't like the guy and they didn't want him back there. Would you? * * * Phil, the Progressive Poet, has decided to cease his poetic efforts for the present. Instead, he would like to discuss seriously the comparative merits of scrapping the lathe and scrapping the Seven-Up street markers, as suggested by Town and Campus. He favors the lathe, thinking that if it can't be put into production, it oughta' be put in the product. * * * HALT Your Professor Thinks By WOODROW DARLING, Asst. Prof. EE Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer und are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. * The first radio station at Auburn was donated to the college by M. R. Hutchinson, one of Thomas A. Edison's assistants and an Auburn graduate in Electrical Engineering. This equipment was in operation prior to the first world war and was used in the training of soldiers stationed here during 1917 and 1918, under the supervision of Professor Dunstan, Head Professor, Electrical Engineering Department. * * * Shortly after the First World War API began experimenting with broadcasting equipment and as early as 1922 was actively engaged in the broadcasting of educational and entertainment programs. This early station was of very modest power and proved inadequate for large coverage, however, it had shown the potential value of radio broadcasting. * * * In 1923 the Alabama Power Company presented the college with the WSY equipment which the owner had operated in Birmingham. This station was dismantled and moved to Auburn, reassembled and operated temporarily. Advances in radio design made it desirable to install a new commercial transmitter. In 1926 a new 1000 watt transmitter was installed just south of Graves Center including 225 foot^towers and extensive ground system. A new studio with control room was located on the third floor of Comer Hall. * * * Not to be outdone by other stations the college installed a new 5000 watt transmitter in Birmingham which is very near the population center of the state. This station was officially inaugurated in January 1929. * * * During the spring of 1941 the facilities of the college were offered to the Navy for the training of Radiomen, however, the Navy after a thorough study of anticipated needs at that time decided that their present facilities were adequate. Several months later after the demands for an accelerated training program had become imperative the negoia-tions were reopened and the Navy arrived in Auburn in March of this year. * * * An additional function of the API radio'training facilities is the training of Civil Service employees of the Signal Corps. These men are specializing in the fundamentals pertinent to the new aircraft detection systems commonly known as Radar. /?* U.S.WAR BONDS / October 27, 1942 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Three Two API Men Aid School Success Dr. L N. Duncan Is Native Auburnite President Has Served Auburn Faithfully And Brought Many Improvements to Campus Dr. Luther Noble Duncan, president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn, is an Alabamian who has spent his entire life in his native state and devoted all his work to agricultural and educational problems. Reared on a farm in Franklin County and of a large family, he learned early in life the problems of the farmer, and the lessons etched upon his i 1 memory in those days have not w a s appointed to the post of di-been erased by the successes that the years have brought. In 1896 he came to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute to study agriculture. These college years served to develop his latent ability for he became a leader on the campus. In the summer months he maintained himself by teaching in the rural schools near his home. He graduated with honors in 1900 and immediately went into teaching in the District Agricultural School at Wetumpka. Dr. Duncan taught five years in the District Agricultural Schools of the State, serving three years at Wetumpka, one year at Jackson, and one year at Athens. He came to Auburn as instructor in Agriculture in 1905. From 1905 to 1909, Dr. Duncan served as supervisor of agronomy research at the Alabama Experiment Station as well as an instructor at API. During the years from 1909 to 1920 he was engaged in the work of organizing and supervising boys' and girls' 4-H clubs and extension work in home economics. It was in 1920 that Dr. Duncan y Before he became president of rector of the Alabama Extension Service, and began work which carried teaching and the results of Alabama Agricultural research to the remote villages and fields of the state. Hfs ability as a leader and quiet genius for organization were fully demonstrated during the years of his directorship. From 1932-35, Dr. Duncan served as a member of the three-man committee which administered the affairs of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute during the period the college was without a president. On February 22, 1935, he was named president of API. During Dr. Duncan's administration as president at Auburn the enrollment of the college has increased vastly and a $1,500,000 building program, the most ambitious in the history of the institution, has been initiated. It provided 14 new buildings on the API campus. In 1902 Dr. Duncan married Annie Elizabeth Smith of Livingston. They had three children, Elizabeth, Margaret Susan, and Robert Smith. WARD'S PIGSKIN PARADE PICK THE WINNERS 3 BIG PRIZES 1st Prize Manhattan Shirt 2nd and 3rd Prizes 1 Pr. Interwoven Sox All others the fun of trying, nothing to buy, equal chance to all, so try your luck. RULES: Winner decided by most correct winners, nearest correct score, time of filing guess. In case of ties winner decided by earliest filing. Deadline for filing guess 12 noon Saturday. Winners will be posted Monday noon. Drop Your Guess in the Box at Ward's Store PUT X BY WINNERS ( ) Alabama ( ) Vanderbilt ( ) Purdue ( ) Georgia ( ) Tulane ( ) Iowa ( ) Miss. State ( ) Auburn ( ) LSU ( ) Tenn. Name ( ) Fla. ( ) Maryland ( ) Kentucky ( ) George Wash. ( ) Northwestern ( ) Minn. ( ) Duke ( ) Ga. Tech Time and Date Address Ward's Men's Wear OUR BEST ADS ARE NOT WRITTEN—THEY ARE WORN COLLEGE CLOTHES FOR COLLEGE MEN 'DOC" DUNCAN DR.JL.SJ.DUfJCAN PKESiDBM-r, AP. I • ASSISTANT DEAN a/, e. -HfthlNOM the college, Dr. Duncan was awarded the LL.D. degree by API in 1933. In 1907 he received an M. S. degree from the same institution. Dr. Duncan has taken graduate study at the University of Tennessee and the University of Illinois. He was awarded the distinguished service agricultural medal by the American Farm Bureau Federation in 1929. He has contributed articles to numerous scientific agricultural publications. Today, under Dr. Duncan's leadership, Auburn is in the forefront of colleges in its war plan, having adopted a four-quarter system of school in order to speed up graduation in wartime. Dean Hannum's Efforts Have Been Untiring Former Purdue Man Has Helped Make School One of Best In a large measure the success of the Naval Radio Training school at Auburn is due to the wise council and untiring assistance given by J. E. Hannum, assistant dean of the school of engineering at Auburn. Through his efforts and those of his associates in the school of engineering, ,the Radio School ranks with the best,, now being conducted throughout the entire country. Dean Hannum has had wide experience as administrator, teacher, research director, and is author of a 219-page book and many technical studies in engineering. For five years he was office manager for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. More recently he was research director for the Crane Company. He graduated in engineering at Pennsylvania State College and did graduate, work at Purdue. Later he received his Mechanical Engineering degree at Penn. State. ' His teaching experience includes one year - i n the Industrial School at Erie, Penn., and two years on the engineering faculty at Purdue University. For two years he was director of inclus-trial education at the Red Cross Institute for the' Blind at Baltimore, Md. UNITED STATES NAVY HAS EVENTFUL HISTORY y tf"t U.S.WAR BONDS \ "DAD...PLEASE BRING HOME A CARTON OF COCA-COLA Refreshment at home is a family affair And a six-bottle carton of Coca-Cola is the easy way to provide it. Pick up a carton at your favorite dealer's on your way home today. COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OPELIKA, ALA. Universal Nickname "Sparky" Is Given To School Mascot It may not be known to the people of Auburn, but at the Naval Training School here, we have a mascot. He is known to the trainees as "Sparky". This name comes from the universal nickname of all radiomen "Sparks", so that name for the mascot of a radio school is somewhat appropriate. About the best word to use in a description of Sparky is just plain "dog". We have suspicions that he is a Fox Terrior, but some of his characteristics just don't fit in that category. Sparky tags along wherever the company goes —he follows us to school, and is eagerly awaiting us when we head back to the amphitheater; he runs along with us on our cross country hikes, and never seems to tire of chasing sticks First Yankee Ship Built in 1730; Navy Now One of Most Powerful Fleets in World By DUKE BELLAMY In the year 1730 the first Yankee ship was built, and was destined to be the start of the United States Navy. The name of this ship was adapted from the style in which it "schooned" across the water, therefore, it was known as a "schooner," and was exceedingly fast and seaworthy. In 1779, Captain John Paul Jones sailed from Lorient, France, into the English Channel in the frigate, "Bonhomme Richard," where he encountered the English man-o-war, "Serapis." A terrific battle ensued with the outcome favorable to Captain Jones. The next great ship, "Constitution"," was commissioned by Congress in 1793, to protect American shipping and commerce from attacks of the Barbary Coast Pirates, which were harassing our Eastern shipping. Launched in 1803 under the command of Captain Edward Preble, the "Constitution" saw active service against the Barbary Coast pirates, and in the following year led an attack and bombardment on the city of Tripoli. During the War of 1812, the "Constitution" sailed from Chesapeake Bay under the command of Captain Isaac Hull in search of British raiders, which were lying close to shore. The voyage was uneventful until the 17th of July when the "Constitution" ran a-breast of five heavily-armed British frigates. Being more than the Captain had bargained for, the "Constitution" turned about, and the pursuit that followed was the most famous in all naval history. Finally running into a heavy squall the fast ship made good battle by iron clad ships was be A summary of naval encounters could not go by without mention of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry's famous ship "Niagara", and the part it played in winning the Great Lakes from the English during the War of 1812. At the beginning of April 1813, Captain Perry sailed into Lake Erie to meet the British with a small fleet consisting of nine, poorly manned and poorly armed, ships. The battle which followed was a milestone in strategy and navigation. Captain Perry's flagship, "Lawrence", sailed at the head of the American fleet, and was the first to receive the heavy gunfire and broadsides of the English fleet. Perry, seeing that his ship was no longer fit for battle, transferred to the "Niagara", and under the smoke of the guns sailed his small fleet close enough to the English that his close range cannon had a telling effect. After a close and hot battle the English were finally beaten and' driven from North America. During the Civil War the first and perhaps the greatest naval her escape. After many eventful raids and battles the "Constitution" climaxed her brilliant career by sinking the British sloop, "Levant". She was later drydocked in preservation and remembrance of wooden ships and iron men, and of the ideals for which they fought. and stones which we throw for him to retrieve. He has learned from some of the more patient fellows to run after the sticks, but he just can't seem to figure out that he is supposed to bring them back to us. Sparky always sleeps on the station, usually cuddled up in a little black and white ball near the men standing watch. He is always the first one up at reveille, and usually the last one to turn in at night. Our mascot hasn't yet learned all the regulations, as he sometimes throws a party for his canine friends, which are exceedingly numerous. This proves to be quite noisy, and a bit undesirable after lights out. tween the "Merrimac" and the "Monitor". The Confederate ship, "Merrimac", was built in Norfolk Navy Yard in Virginia, and was launched in 1862 as a 40-gun frigate, but when the Yankees set fire to the Naval Yard, the Merrimac was burned to the hull, and the Confederates saw an opportunity to construct an iron clad ship from the remains of the hull. Thus the first iron-plated ship was built. Approximately the same time, or perhaps a bit later, the Union forces were also constructing iron clad ships. The first was called the "Monitor". This ship was built in Long Island, New York, and was a raft one hundred and seventy-five feet in length, plated with sheets of iron two inches thick. On this was mounted an iron cased turret containing two 11-inch guns. This turret would revolve at will and fire at any angle. With the building of the second iron clad ship a history making battle was sure to ensue, so at Hampton Roads, Virginia, the two ships met. The battle raged for two days and nights with neither side gaining the upper hand, but at the beginning of the third day the "Merrimac" sailed for home due to leaks, so the actual battle being a draw, was really a victory for the Union forces, because the "Monitor" not only damaged the Confederate boat, but saved the Union ships at dock in the harbor, as well. The next naval battle of any importance brings us down to the Spanish American War, in the year of 1898. On the early morning of April 25th, Commodore Schley, commanding the American fleet blockading Santiago Harbor in the Phillipine Islands, was astonished to see the Spanish fleet moving out of the harbor, apparently preparing to meet them in battle. Ordering his men to their battle stations, Commodore Schley proceeded to open fire on the Spaniards. In the meantime, the Spanish fleet, having a superior steam up, attempted an escape along the coast. However, Schley, seeing what was afoot, proceeded to give pursuit and opened fire with forward guns, and forced the Spanish flagship to s t r i ke "colors". With this battle climaxing the (Continued on Page 7) NOTICE PRICES NOTICE There has' been a misunderstanding in charges due to the change in drivers. There has been no authorized change in prices by the management. THE PRICES ARE THE SAME One person—20c BOB'S TAXI All over one—15c each TIGER TAXI We are proud of you . . . May we extend our best wishes to the Navy on Navy Day.'. 1 CHIEFS U-DRIVE-IT . - « . . . - 4 STEP OUT IN A NEW CURLEE SUIT and TOP COAT We have the most beautiful 100%, Wool Curlee Models we have shown in seasons $32.50 UP If You Like to Dress Well, See O L I N L . 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Blackford was promoted by the Commanding Officer of the radio school to yeoman first class on July 20, 1942. Samuel H. Fox, Yeoman third class, USNR, enlisted in the U. S. Navy on February 18, 1942. Fox graduated from Bryant College at Providence, R. L, on July 13, 1934, with the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and since that time has been working as an accountant, comptroller, and auditor up to the time he enlisted in the Navy. In 1934, Fox completed an extension course in corporation finance at Brown University at Providence, R. I. Fred V. Clarkson, Yeoman Third Class, USNR, enlisted in the U. S. Navy on June 7, 1942. Clarkson graduated from the Commercial Department in the NAVY "PROFESSORS" INSTRUCT SAILORS v—. HI SAILOR! -oOo- For those regulation haircuts, why not drop in our modern shop today! oOo CAMPUS BARBER SHOP CHIEF GREEN HAS BEEN OVER MOST OF WORLD IN NAVY Chief Boatswain's Mate Jim Green, more familiarly known as "Chief Green" enlisted in the United 'States Navy on February 2, 1917, and received his "Boot Training" at Hampton Roads, Virginia. He served continuously until February 10, 1937, when he retired to civilian life. Of his twenty years of active service, fifteen were spent at sea on all types of naval vessels such as battleships, destroyers, gunboats, mine sweepers, and auxiliaries. Chief Green was especially commended by his Commanding Officer for "general excellence in the performance of duties during the period from July 1, 1933, to June 30, 1934." The years Chief Green spent in the navy are reminiscent of an atlas of the world. His service took him to the far corners of the globe to such places as China, the Philippines, Hawaii, Guam, Midway, Wake Island, Singapore, Africa, South America, the British Isles, Continental Europe, Alaska, Cuba, and many other places too numerous to mention here. An interesting item in his service is the fact that his China duty was at the time of the rise to power of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. school of Business Administration, Roanoke National Business College, Roanoke, Va., on June 30, 1939, and since that time was Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank, New Castle, Virginia, up to the time he enlisted in the Navy. Thomas Mason, Pharmacist's Mate third class, USNR, enlisted in the U. S. Navy on May 29 1942. Mason is a high school graduate and prior to his enlistment in the Navy was connected with a funeral parlor at Pinebluff, Arkansas, as Assistant Manager. H. E. (Jimmy) Vackiner, RM3c, USNR, hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and has been in the Navy for six months. He attended the prfraWear s0,,s 6 , ,!^o»» ^mKI WHEN mmmm 111 111 111 mm- 111 5:™™ mi i mm MM School Has Two Men to Take Care of Boys Dr. Young Cares For rlealth; Mr. Stickles Keeps Them Paid Doctor Thomas K. Young was commissioned a Lieutenant, junior grade in the Medical Corp, U. S. Naval Reserve in February 1942 at New Orleans, Louisiana. After being commissioned he was placed on an inactive status and on March 9, 1942, was called up for active duty. Dr. Young's first assignment was in New Orleans, where he was assigned consecutively to Recruiting Duty, Eighth Naval District Headquarters, and a t the Air Base. On April 10, 1942, he was assigned to his present duty here as Medical Officer of the U. S. Naval Training School (Radio). Doctor Young was recently advanced to the grade of Lieutenant in the Medical Corprr U. S. Naval Reserve. A newcomer to the commissioned staff of the United States Naval Training School (Radio) is Ensign Robert Stickles, the Supply Officer. Ensign Stickles, a recent graduate of the Naval Supply Corps School at Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, attended this school from June 29, 1942, to Shown above aie the enlisted personnel of the staff of the U. S. Naval Training School (Radio) who are responsible for administrative details and instruction of trainees. 1st row left to right: Leo Hilla, RM3c, J. H. Lange, RM3c, Fred Clarkson, Y3c, Thomas Mason, PhM3c, Doyle Hollister, RM3c. 2nd row left to right: Edward La Croix, CRM, Grover Waters, CRM, Joseph Newton, CRM, Harry C. Smith, CY, Hugh Wilks, CSp, J im Green, CBM. 3rd row left to right: Donald Sedgwick, RM3c, H. E. Vackiner, RM3c, Robert Scheufler, RM3c, A. Blackford, Ylc, A. J. Hill, RM3c. William Wood, RM3c, Samuel Fox, Y3c, Frank Vande Mark, RM3c. Chiefs Smith and Wilks Busy With Entertainment; Sports 111 Try this "beauty treatment for clothes" Your pet suit will look newer and wear longer if you send it to us regularly for cleaning. Our unique Sanitone method eases out soil and perspiration—the enemies of fabric life— gently, but with amazing thoroughness. Form-fit pressing assures flattering Hnefc Call us today. W0$ LICENSED SAMTOM CLEANERS ^ IDEAL LAUNDRY Phone 193 — 294 mm University of Nebraska for two years, where he majored in business administration. He received his recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, north of Chicago, and has been attached to this school as an assistant instructor since his graduation from the course. Leo Hilla, RM3c, who hails from Alpena, Michigan, is another of our married men. Before joining the Navy nine months ago, he was a supervisor in the (Continued on Page 7) Chief Specialist Hugh Wilks, the physical instructor of the U. S. Naval Training School (Radio) was enlisted in the United Naval Reserve on April 11, 1942. After receiving his basic training at Norfolk, Virginia, he was assigned to this station. Before entering the N a v y, Chief Wilks led an athletic career. He attended Marshall College at Huntington, West Virginia, where he graduated, majoring in Physical Education, in 1936. While he was at college he received his "letter" having played three years of basketball, baseball, and football. Upon his graduation he coached football and basketball in high schools of Hamlin, West Virginia and Chesapeake, Ohio. Prior to his entrance into the United States Naval Reserve, Chief Wilks was a Special Investigator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the years of 1941 and 1942. ' Chief Yeoman H a r r y C. Smith, U. S. N. first enlisted in the U. S. Navy at Birmingham, Ala., on December 2, 1925. He was sent to Hampton Roads, Virginia, for "Boot" training and was sta- October 2, 1942, when he was ordered to duty here in Auburn. Ensign Stickles, formerly an enlisted man in the United States Naval Reserve, served on active duty at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois, The Receiving Ship, New York City, and at the U. S. Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia where he was commissioned an ensign on April 29, 1942. tioned at that base until March 30, 1927, when he was assigned to duty in the Fleet. Since then his travels have taken him to nearly every state and territory of the United States and at least twelve foreign countries. On April 18, 1936, Chief Yeoman Smith was commended by Commander Cruiser Division Four for "prompt and cool action" in aiding in the rescue of a Rear Admiral, and on June 5, 1937, for "efficiency, initiative, and loyalty" in performance of duty. Chief Smith came to his present duty on March 13, 1942, via the U. S. Naval Air Station at Pensacola where he was stationed for a few months. Prior to -this as-- signment he was stationed on a destroyer i n the Pacific and had completed nine years of continuous sea service. In addition to regular duties at this school, Chief Smith has been actively engaged in recreation work for the trainees, such as "Happy Hours," dances, etc. He is the writer of the column "Navy Blues" currently appearing in The Auburn Plainsman. Diamonds - Watches Jewelry and Giftware Cook Jewelry Co. Eason T. Cook Class '14 115 South Eighth Street Opelika, Ala. •o»o«o«o«o«o»o»o«o«o»o»o»o»o «0*0«O«0#0«O»0«0*C*0«0«0«0»O£ TODAY IS NAVY *DAY* I Congratulations •o 1 s A I L O R S Benson's is proud to salute the boys of the Auburn Radio Naval Training Unit. . . Thank you for your patronage. We Are Your Headquarter for all Needs SODAS - SUNDAES - SANDWICHES - STATIONARY - GIFTS BENSON'S "Where the Army Meets the Navy" Sailors Informed In Radio by Three Men Chiefs Waters, LaCroix, and Newton Give Instruction in Code, and Radio Procedure Chief Radioman Grover A. Waters, U. S. N. (Retired) is an instructor in message procedure at t h e Radio School. He has a t o t a l of t h i r t y years service in t h e Navy, seventeen years of which has b e e n active service. In civilian life prior to coming to' the aid of his country when ——— war was declared, he had been employed by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Civil Aernautics authority. While in active service prior to his retirement Chief Waters travelled extensively, including such interesting places as Mexico, the Near East, Australia, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Waters spent eight months with the fleet in Vera Cruz, Mexico, and took an active part in the famed Vera Cruz Incident. During. World War I Chief Waters was on duty overseas for the duration and was in London 'at the time of the first and largest air raid on that city. After the Armistice in 11918, Chief Waters was on duty in the city of Constantinople (now Istanbull) and took part in evacuations from Russia during the Revolution. Following the Russian revolution Waters was sent with the fleet on a cruise to Australia, and thence to Pearl Harbor. After several months of duty in the Pacific testing sound apparatus, he was assigned to shore duty at New Orleans, La. After a short period at this station, Chief Waters was transferred to the Fleet Reserve and inactive duty. It was during this time after retirement and prior to volunteering for duty in this war that Chief Waters was employed by the American Telephone and Telegraph and the Civil Aeronautics Authority. The head instructor at the Naval Radio School here is Chief Radioman Edward A. LaCroix, United States Fleet Reserve. Chief LaCroix was born in Lowell, Miss., and attended grammar school there. He went through high school and prep school, and studied two years at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and one year at St. Anselm's College in Goffstown, N. H. Chief LaCroix enlisted in the Navy in 1920 to earn a living. His rate was apprentice seaman, striking for yeoman. Although it was his wish to become a quartermaster, he finally ended up as a radioman. Most of Chief LaCroix's duties were in Africa, Europe, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the East and West Coast. He has served on (Continued on Page 6) We Prescribe - - Superior Service When a dearly loved one is ill there is no time to dicker as to which druggist will serve your needs the best. Be assured of our integrity and ability to cope with emergencies rapidly and efficiently. Just call Phone 200 — all prescription filled rapidly! LIPSCOMB'S TIGER DRUG Phone 200 _ •Istoev^battteiroirt A fiAt Wi t b radio command A r m y planes fly and fight w mechan-l a d i e s ride J ^ ^ * get « p £ ized operations. Army nones , wire and A major source of t h i s sp m a n u f a c t u r er i . Western B e ^ - J ^ t t * today to meeting words to fighting men. Western Electric ARSENAL OF COMMUNICATIONS October 27, 1942 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Five CROSS-SECTION OF BOYS' LIVES IS GIVEN BY ONE OF THEM All Types of Men Are Enlisted in The Navy but only Best Get into Radio School By HERBERT BROCK This little bit is just a cross-section of our school—a short glimpse at some of the men attending Naval Radio School— C'mon lets meet the boys. Who's this tall lad approaching? Why it's Eric Paul Berg-man, a tall gentleman hailing ''from the green and mountainous state of Oregon. Eric is a bit tall, standing six feet, four inches and weighing a mere 185 pounds. However, he looks well ab,le to take care of himself. He has been in this fair world of ours for some twenty-two years, and he recently joined the Navy in Salem, Oregon. He received his "boot" training in San Diego—thinks very highly of the people in the South; however, he thinks the weather would be nicer if it were a little more like the western climate— joined the Navy to be a radioman —is now realizing that desire— extremely fond of football, baseball, and hockey—regrets the fact they don't have hockey in this section—and look girls—this tall blond lumberjack from the hills of Oregon has a preference for blondes. * * * As we leave Eric and take a step down the walk we meet Debbert V. Jebousek—Jebby as his budies call him—says his —another item for the feminine population—he has a weakness for brunettes that are just a wee bit bashful. * * * Bidding Jebby adieu, we turn and see standing against a big oak on the campus, a Scotch lad, another sailor. Who is he you say? Let's find out. Pardon me, but you look just like J. A. MacDonald— lo, and behold—my stars and garters— it is J. A. MacDonald. Mac signifies his home is the northern state of Michigan and the favorite city is the automobile capitol of Detroit. Mac is quite an artist— in fact, that is his favorite hobby —is a solid football fan and says, quote, "I think frankly, Michigan could take Auburn this year." Mac Joined the Navy with the intention of becoming a storekeeper, however, he says radio isn't so bad—to be truthful he kinda likes it—He too falls in the class of those who prefer brunettes—any brunette will do. "Oops," says Mac, "I've gotta go, I'm late for class," and with home is in the Corn Belt state of that, he is gone with the wind— Iowa in the city of Ames—Jebby is five feet, six inches tall— weighs 155 pounds—is 21 years old, and has black, curly hair. He also mentions to me that he has a hobby or two—namely, crossword puzzles, and picture taking —says Iowa is much like Alabama except more activity in Iowa (Ouch!) and a little more farming— joined the Navy to become either a quartermaster or radioman — think he's dissatisfied where he is?—(Huh, not much)— Quite a bit of an athlete, too— wrestles and does a bit of boxing —also likes football and baseball just like biscuits on the Mess Hall table. >: * * * Gee whiz, doesn't look as if any more boys are around right now— beg your pardon—here's one now —sh! sh! I'll ask .him his name— Aw shoot, I don't have to ask him, he's John Alexander, Jr., and he comes from Inglewood, California. He's no giant, five feet six inches tall—140 pounds and is the ripe old age of twenty—John is a hobby enthusiast and has an interest in scrapbooks, photo albums, and a sports album—Says in comparison between Auburn "SWEET P1CKIN" FROZ-RITE'S FRESH STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM TRY SOME TODAY FROZ-RITE OPELIKA CREAMERY * UNITED STATES N A V Y DAY * October 27th* Congratulations SAILORS! WE EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU ON NAVY DAY... COME BY AND VISIT US WHEN ON LEAVE SOUTHEAST ALABAMA'S FINEST Pitts Hotel JIM HOWARD PITTS Many Types Of Training Are Given by Navy All Navy Men Are Volunteers and All Get Some Training Throughout the United States, there are located numerous Navy Recruiting Stations. These/are so located as to make it reasonably convenient for anyone who is interested in serving in the Navy to talk with a recruiting officer. Every man in the Navy is a volunteer, and no one is enlisted for over six years at any one time. This means that the personnel of the Navy is a group of men who prefer to serve in the United States Navy, and many of them like the Navy well enough to choose it for their career. The Navy is anxious for each man enlisted to become expert in the particular work to which he is assigned, and Navy training is designed to make this possible. Each man enlisted is given the opportunity to qualify for one of the Navy's excellent trade schools, and those who go to these schools and make good records are given ratings. Men of the Navy continue to receive training -throughout their service, in order to prepare them for promotions, and for positions of greater importance. It is, therefore, necessary that we accept in the Navy only those men who are potentially qualified to hold positions of responsibility. The type training which men get in the Navy not only qualifies them to be more valuable to their country now, but it prepares them for a more responsible position later on. and Inglewood that it is smaller here he salutes the South in sports—says in fact, that southern teams could probably beat any of the Pacific Coast teams this year—has an ambition to some day get in Naval aviation but at present is very satisfied with radio — likes basketball, j0„n«fiMw*HicifwM)ris WE SALUTE YOU SAILOR ON NAVY DAY Keep that neat appearance by visiting us often. COLLEGE BARBER SHOP J. B. Richards, Prop. NAVY BLUES An Open Letter to the Parents of Our Bluejackets We have been very well pleased with the type of men we are receiving at this school for training as radio operators. In the majority they have been boys of high ideals. We find them honest, reliable, and possessing good common sense. In a section of the country famed for politeness, they have already established a reputation for courtesy and good manners that we are very proud of. In a village that is dry, they have accepted this temperance as a part of their duties and a responsibility to the community and the uniform they wear, and we have had no cases of acute intoxication. We feel that you can take a justifiable pride in the job you have done in raising your son. Knowing that our boys here are a cross section of the United States and its territories, for they come from all of them, we feel the entire country can feel proud of the type of young manhood in the armed forces today. * * * We get a few boys who do not show an aptitude for radio and must be dropped from school, but this is no reflection on their character. The percentage of cases of boys dropped from training for disciplinary reasons is so small that it is almost negligible. To us, there is no stigma on the character of the boy who comes here for training, tries hard to learn, and due to lack of natural aptitude or other reasons, cannot make the grade. Those boys will take up one of the other trades in the Navy too numerous to mention, for which they are better adapted, and they will make good. The" few disciplinary cases will be remedied if possible, and will be given another chance at some other trade if they prove themselves worthy of such a chance. * * * The people of Auburn have spent much time and energy toward the entertainment of your son. They have accepted him into their homes for dinners and parties and have made him a part of the community life. The churches have been very active in regard to the spiritual and social welfare of your boy. Every time a new group of boys arrive, they are invited to attend the church of their faith and all who so attend are taken to dinner in the home of some citizen. Auburn's Motor Corps meets the wives and relatives of our bluejackets and helps to find a place for them to live. The school is too small for a regular USO Club, so the ladies of this community, backed by the Chamber of Commerce have, at their own expense, outfitted and operate a very nice little club for the sailors, ^and visiting soldiers. In this venture they have received the cooperation of the Women of Notasulga, Alabama. The club is doing very nice work and in addition to regular facilities is giving parties for the boys by groups in rotation. * * • With all this help from local citizens, the welfare of your son is well taken care of, and we are able to send them out from here for duty on "land, sea, and in the air" as trained technicians to operate the radio sets of our Navy at war with good morale and renewed faith in things that are a fundamental part of the life of a good-citizen. The Aubuin Plainsman is the official paper of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and they have so kindly let us use this issue in celebration of Navy Day. Not only have they set up the paper and printed it, they have cooperated in every way to make the paper*a success. This has given us the chance to write about the service we love and it has given you a chance to get what we hope will be a good impression of the school, the city of Auburn, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and to learn something about our one little cog in your great Navy. 'Early to Bed, Early to Rise* Is Life of Radio Trainee football, and oh! oh! blondes. * * * That's enough right now. I think J. D. had better move on or I'll miss my class—Who's that hollering at me—"Why, hello M. J. old man, how are you?" Folks, meet Maurice J. Blair—a Texas product naming as his place of residence, Houston, Texas. Maurice joined the Navy as a member of the Houston Volunteers— he is of average height, five feet, nine inches, and weighs 160 pounds—another sailor who is aging "rapidly and at present is twenty-two—is a sports fan— would like to see Auburn and Rice Institute play this season— also likes baseball — especially Softball—he was a member of Wyatt Mill and Boiler Works softball team which held the Texas Amateur Championship in 1940 and 1941—wants to be a good Naval radio operator—looks as tho' he will, too—Oh, me—he too has a preference for blondes —only he likes ones who like to dance. •> Look at the time—I'm afraid folks that I won't have time to talk to you any more now, for I hear that old school bell ringing —Hope you enjoyed these brief sketches—So long, neighbors— any time you like, just meet the boys. A dim* out of tvwy dollar we earn IS OUR QUOTA for VICTORY with U.S. WAR BONDS College boys and girls lead a hectic life they think, but there is nothing quite gqual to the life of a sailor in the Naval Radio School here at Auburn. Not only do they have to get up earlier but their day is crowded with many and varied activities. Following is a summary of the Day's activities on the station: 6:00 A. M. Reveille (Toot of a Horn). 6:05 A. M. Beds made, and washing, dressing, shining shoes, combing hair, and other items needed to stand inspection begin. 6:30 A. M. Horn blows again, and they fall out for their daily, morning inspection. They fall in by companies and march around a block (about a dozen times, it seems to me), then the inspecting officer calls the company in, and they do a column left, halt, right face, and open lines for inspection 1, 2, 3, and halloo, here they are being inspected. 7:00 A. M. The Bibb Graves Plaza opens, and they form a chow line waiting for that first taste of food for twelve hours. Dut to the immense popularity of the Plaza, they have to eat cafeteria style; however, it is all right (all they want to do is eat). 7:30 A. M. Chow is now over, and the living quarters remain to be cleaned, so they grab swabs, brooms, brushes, and pails, run into the cabin, and, for the next 15 minutes, there is the worst mess and din that I personally guarantee is worth two bits to see. Then just as quick as it started, everything quiets down, and they are lying around the spotless (?) cabins waiting for the horn to toot again, so they can fall out for school (oh joy!). 7:55 A. M. There it goes again, fall out, don't hold up the parade, and a few other remarks are made to that effect, so they line up in front of the cabin and the P. O. (cottage leader) "hollers 'tenshun" for colors—two minutes pause— then "forward march", and they are on their way to school. 8:10 A. M. School (not much happens). 12:00 Noon Lunch! They come back to camp and read their mail (if they get any), then spend another half hour at the Plaza for lunch. After lunch, they return to the cabin and clean up any mess that might have been made before, then march off to school again. 1:10 P. M. School (still, nothing happening. They are going "code 'wacky'"). 5:00 P. M. School out, returning to camp they look over their many "fan" letters, then they have dinner. 5:30 P. M. With dinner over, they return once more to the^ cabin (that cabin is a popular place) and change into their liberty, blues, it they care to go over into town: If they don't, they sit around and talk or answer any (Continued on Page 6) \»W» ' BEST WISHES TO THE NAVY ON NAVY DAY! For Expert Dry Cleaning Bring Your Uniforms To Bill Ham. BILL HAM PHONE 302 88S3SS8S8SS?8S888S88888S88S?8?8S^S£S8SSS^88S^ HI SAILOR, LET'S GO BOWLING! BRING YC'JR DATE NEXT TIME! We Salute The Navy On Navy Day TIGER BOWLING CENTER Si WE SALUTE THE BOYS OF AUBURN'S NAVAL RADIO TRAINING SCHOOL! We Extend Our Best Wishes to You on Navy Day £&. Bank of Auburn ^tdg£^^jjujjr MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS / ..<*» ^ 2— Page Six THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN October 27, 1942 \ By HARRY SMITH October 27 Marks Anniversary Of Founding of U. S, Navy RA This Navy Day Finds Little Celebration In Many Parts of World Where Navy Is October 27, 1922, was the first Navy Day celebrated by the American people. This date was selected because it is, in reality, the birthday of the Navy, because on that day, in 1775, a resolution to authorize American warships was introduced into the Continental Congress, and this measure was approved three days later. This date is also the birth date of one of the Navy's best friends, our former president, Theodore Roosevelt, whose "Speak softly and carry a big stick" has proved to be the most potent and logical statement of policy of a great nation ever made in so few words. Navy Day was primarily for the people, to let them watch the Navy at work, to see, and become more familiar with a part of their armed forces, and thus acquaint a democratic citizenry with their "First Line of Defense." / Since December 8, 1941, the United States and the U. S. Navy has been fighting a war that threatens our very existence as a EYES RIGHT! FOR VICTORY GLASSES FITTED CORRECTLY by DR. STARLING JOHNSON With MOORE'S JEWELRY CO. "The Home of Reliable Jewelry" Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware And China OPELIKA PHONE 120 nation. Thus, there will be little time for celebration of Navy Day on this October 27, 1942. The Navy must go on with the grim business of exterminating the most ruthless enemies the world has ever known. However, it will be only fitting that we, who are not on the front lines, pause for a moment and take mental stock of what the Navy is doing. The sun never sets on the American Navy today, and they need no glory other than that which they have earned for themselves. Theirs is the magnificent tradition and the glorious history of America. In all corners of the world they are fighting for the principles of equality and freedom that are so much a part of the nature of American people that they could not live under the slavery and tyranny of dictatorship. They are not only fighting —they are dying—for these causes. All the oceans of the world have become the burial grounds of those we love, and in the cold depths of every sea those who have made the great sacrifice lie sleeping—awaiting that promise of Christian religion that the "sea shall give up it's dead." The sailors and marines in the U. S. Navy feel that they are the best fighting men in the world. The history of the U. S. Navy is their tradition and that history is one of men who have fought against great odds, and the courage, skill, and sound judgement, they have used has won every fight, and will win this one. No nation on earth has ever become too big and powerful for us to engage," and every time it has become necessary, our Navy has proven to the world that man for man, ship for ship, plane for plane, and gun for gun, they are the best in the world. Today, as perhaps never before, this is being proved again. No one can add much to the reputation of fighting men by mere words, and nothing that we write here will add anything to the glorious history that the men of the U. S. Navy are writing by their deeds at this very moment. The things they are doing have, like the infinite courage and magnificent bravery of the men of Ba-taari, given us the highest of standards to live up to. Excluding those who have lost their fathers or sons in this great struggle of the life or death of freedom, the minor sacrifices of the average citizen in the peaceful environment which still prevails in this country pales into insignificance in comparison with the sailor who kept firing his gun on one of our ships until the deck beneath him collapsed in a shower of fire and molten steel. Our little discomfort could not even be called a sacrifice. They are trivial in comparison with one of our sailors who went calmly about setting the "safety" fuse of certain explosives to prevent them exploding and killing his shipmates in the water, well knowing that his ship was sinking, and who continued on this task while the waters of the ocean closed over him. While we cannot hallow great traditions of men, living and dead, in our Navy, there is something those of us on the home front can do. We can talk, write, plead, and even beg for a simple task that we can do well; we can line5 up with efficient leadership and orgs*!? mmm • HHH MB l l i l i ;S:l;la::ii|;ipil5 n V YOUR mvvmsruNior A TtTACK mmmm mm NAVY DAY OCT. 27 The local Navy Recruiting Office is located in the Post Office Building in Opelika. This Space Contributed By mm SAILORS INFORMED (Continued from Page 4) numerous ships, including the USS UTAH, MC FARLAND, RALEIGH, TEXAS, EAGLE 35, and EAGLE 58, SEMMES, J. F. TALBOT, KING, ENTERPRISE, DENEBOLA, Submarine SQUADRON THREE. Chief LaCroix has also seen shore duty at the following stations: The Naval training station at Newport, R. I., the American Embassy in Paris, France, Radio Direction Finder stations at Surf-side," Mass., and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the Submarine Base at New London, Conn., Naval Radio Stations at St. Thbmas, Virgin Islands, and the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Chief LaCroix transferred from the Regular Navy to the Fleet Reserve after twenty years service, but remained on active duty to have a "looksee" into this war. He was assigned to the Radio School here when it was commissioned last March, and since then has been doing his part in the present fight by sending some of the best, newly-trained radiomen in the Navy to active duty in the United States Fleet. Chief Radioman Joseph W. Newton, USN, who instructs the trainees here at the Auburn Radio School in tactical procedure and ganization until the processes of a Democracy are functioning like one man, and thus get behind our boys on the front lines and on the sea in a solid avalanche of people (Continued on Page 7) ALL LINED UP AND WITH PLENTY OF PLACES TO GO code copying, feels right at home in Alabama, for that is his home state. He was born and raised in the vicinity of Dothan, and oh September 29, 1923, he enlisted in the Regular Navy at the Recruiting Station there. In the nineteen years in which Chief Newton has been on active service, he has served on board the USS UTAH, SANDS, HOPKINS, ARKANSAS, NEW YORK, DOBBIN, and STRINGHAM. He was stationed ashore at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, New Orleans, La., and at Pensacola, Florida. He has been stationed temporarily at Bremerton, Washington, and Honolulu, T. H. EARLY TO BED (Continued from Page 5) mail which might foe around "loose". 9:00 P. M. Getting close to bedtime— they shower, shave, and shampoo, make their beds, then | dreams. wait for the 9:30 bedtime story. 9:30 P. M. The chief on duty plays a lullaby on the faithful old horn, and they are supposed to be asleep. However, in case they aren't in bed with incandes-cents out, the chief (who has been known to prowl) catches them and makes sure they are tired enough to sleep by "hep, hepping" them around f the block a few more times. After this is over, they go to bed until 6 A. M. Pleasant i I •o o» Si ss ss 6| 5$ 8S g§ A SALUTE... To the Navy's Fighting Men! This day has been set aside to honor the officers and men of the U. S. Navy who are daily fulfilling the glorious traditions handed down by the Naval Heroes of long ago. The heritage of Jones and Farragut and Dewey i s their heritage. They have accepted it proudly, with the same courage and determination that gave us Victory in the p a s t The history of America is their history. For if there had been no man like John Paul Jones to shout, "I have just begun to fight!" . . . and if there had been no Dewey at Manila Bay . . . if there had been no men like the Navy flyer who reported "Sighted sub, sank same" . . . if these men had never lived and fought in the U. S. Navy, there might be no Freedom for Americans today. Now, to the Navy heroes of all our wars, we add the names of the brave men who are fighting at this very moment on the far seas of the world for our Freedom and the flag we live under. Those of us who are not in the, Navy pledge today to do everything in our power to help them get the Victory job done . . . to speed the day when the light of Liberty will shine again from sea to sea. This Advertisement Sponsored by the Following Patriotic Firms CONSUMER COAL CO. BENSON PLUMBING & HEATING TIGER BOWLING CENTER MARKLE DRUG CO. EUBANK'S DRY GOOD STORE MEADOW'S GARAGE FREDERICK-WILLIAMS & McGINTY THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN HARRISON'S SERVICE STATION UNITED STATES NAVY DAY * October 27th * ss ss •o % •o S8 ss ss . . . • • ss SS Si Si 1 is si ss Si u mo ss ss ST SS SS i si J ;s 8! IsSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSmSSSS^ ^m • October 27, 1942 THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Seven 'WHAT A LIFE! YOU SIT AND TYPE AND TYPE AND i PIKAs ELECT THEIR NEW OFFICERS At a recent meeting of Upsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha the following officers were elected: S. M. C, Bradford Clopton, senior in architecture from Columbus, Miss., member of Blue Key and Scarab h o n o r societies; I. M. C, Walter Terry, chemical engineering senior from Hunts-ville; MacMillian Feagin, senior in pharmacy from Monroeville was re-elected Th. C, and Bill Sherling, junior in civil engineering from Greenville was re-elected housemanager. The retiring officers are Bob Snow, S. M. C, and Bill Gordon, I. M. C. Navaf Changes Are Many in Ten Years NAVY PERSONNEL (Continued from Page 4) Fleetwood General Motors plant in Detroit, Michigan. Great Lakes was also his first station. ' Frank Vende Mark, RM3c, is another Michigander, Owosso being his home town. For four years before joining the Navy, Frank played sax and clarinet in Tommy Tucker's famous band. He has been in the Navy for nine months. Doyle Oscar Hollister, RM3c, hails from Gassoway, West Virginia. Before joining the Navy seven months ago, he was employed by the West.Virginia State Liquor Control Commission. He graduated from t h e Auburn school after recruit training at Norfolk. Another Great Lakes man is Robert E. Scheufler, RM3c. He has seen ten months in the Navy, and before enlisting was an installation foreman for the Addi-son- Tyle company of Cleveland. His home town is Sandusky, Ohio. He was rated RM3c two months ago after completing the course here at the Auburn Radio Training School. One of the men from the last company to graduate is William E. Wood, RM3c, who, before joining the Navy, was in the amusement and recreation business in Covington, Ga. He has been in the Navy seven months, and received his rating October first. Wood underwent recruit training at the Norfolk Training Station. Another of the newer members of our teaching staff is Donald Sedgwick, RM3c. He too was rated October first. He hails from Galveston, Texas, where he was an insurance salesman before enlisting in the Navy six months ago. His fundamental training was received in San Diego. J. H. Lange, RM3c, who was also rated October first, hails from Van Nuys, California, and it has been six months since he enlisted in the Navy and took recruit training at the San Diego training station. Before enlisting, Lange operated a chicken ranch near his home. SOCIETY THIS WEEK END FEATURES PARTIES, HAYRIDES TEP Fraternity Has Annual Dance and Others Have Hayrides And House Dances Saturday NAVAL HISTORY (Continued from page 3) Spanish American War, .the United States was to live in peace for a period of twenty years, until the World War of 1918. The American Navy did not partake in any great naval battles of this war. Its biggest job, at this time, was the ferrying of troops and supplies to England and France. When the European powers declared war in 1939, the American Navy was not what it should have been, so the country went "all out" for defense, and we now have one of the most powerful naval fleets afloat. There have been-many changes in the Navy during the last three decades both from the standpoint of personnel and materiel. During the last 20 years every man who has joined the Navy has been required to furfJish evidence of good character and to have a reputable standing in his home community or city. Educational qualifications for enlistment are much higher than heretofore, and the opportunity to travel, learn a trade, and eventually retire with a pension has brought many men to the service of their country in the U. S. Navy. The old sailor of yesterday says that in-those days the Navy consisted of wooden ships and iron men and that our Navy of today consists of iron ships and wooden men. This is not true however, for the U. S. Navy of today is getting the very best men in the country. Many changes add to- 'the living comfort of the officers and men, but the majority of changes have been in the destructive weapons of the ship and armament. As these latter changes are of a restricted character, nothing will be said of them. On the old possible. Only a few years ago sailors I used to sleep in their hammocks and stow their- clothing in their ships, the conversion of sea water j sea bags, but on most ships today into fresh water was such a costly he is furnished with bunks to and expensive item that water! sleep on and lockers to stow his was rationed. In a half bucket of fresh water a man was supposed to wash his teeth, shave, take a bath, and then scrub his clothes. On many of the older ships they did not have ample refrigerating space, and many times it would be necessary to throw away large amounts of foodstuff over the side. On modern ships there is enough refrigerated space to preserve the food until needed for use. Modern ships have laundries, cobbler shops, tailor shops, and all the modern necessities to make life on board ship as pleasant as clothing in. He is still issued a hammock and sea bag but seldom uses them on board a ship to which he is regularly attached. A very potent factor has entered the Navy of today, and that is of course, naval aviation. Nearly all ships of cruiser class and above have planes for observation, and there are many airplane carriers with observation, bombing and fighting planes. Only during the past few years has there been a good system of ventilation- which reaches all spaces on board ship. While this BEST WISHES SAILORS ON NAVY DAY FOR EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING BRING YOUR SHOES TO US WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU FRANK COLLIER'S SHOE SHOP Tau Epsilon Phi The Auburn chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity celebrated the anniversary of its founding last Saturday night with a formal dance. The fraternity carried out the victory idea in the theme of the dance. The hall was decorated accordingly with red, white, and blue lights, large American flags, and V's with three dots and dashes. At the entrance to the dance the defense stamps were sold and two Auburn sailors collected invitations. Before the dance the members and pledges of TEP and their dates met at the chapter lodge and the dates were presented with favors and defense stamp and gardenia corsages. The boys wore "V's" in their lapels to accentuate the theme of the dance. Before the dance the boys and their dates enjoyed a hayride and steak fry at Chewacla Park, and after the dance everyone met again at the house for breakfast. The dance was held in the girls gym and the music was furnished by the Auburn Knights Last weekend was a gay one! Just to prove it Theta Upsilon The Theta U's entertained their new brothers, the Alpha Gamma Rhos, with a Sweater Swing Saturday afternoon from 4 till 6 in Social Center. The boys and gals had a jukin' good time with the Auburn Knight's swinging out to set them right. Sigma Chi Hayride The Sigma Chis entertained with a hayride and house dance on Saturday. The party began at 3:30 and was over at midnight. It was held at Chewacla State park. After enjoying a delightful buffet supper, the entire party returned for late dancing at the house. Mrs. Lena Belle Zeigler was a very gracious hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson assisted her in chaperoning the affair. Harry Donovan, s o c i al chairman, was in charge of all arrangements- assisted by his committee composed of Tommy Mas-tin, Kilshaw Clisby, and John D. Baumhauer^ Dates: Martha Glenn Rowe, Harry Donovan; June Stallings, Tommy Mastin; Sara Gammage, Sam Boroughs; Dixie Black, Jim Bourne; Odolene Nolte, Ben Brown; Emma Frances Riser, Howard Weir; Josephine Webb, Cooper Campbell; Betty Watkins, Kilshaw Clisby; Anne DuBose, Lawerence Cottle; Carolyn Park, Claude Cowart; Ann Black, Bill Crew; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deni-son; Betty Ray, Bud Drake; Grace Burden, Jim Early; Jo Flournoy, Warren Fleming; Harriett Clemens, Jim Frey; Jane Jansen, Henry Green; Mazie Gandy, Mc- Murray Griffith; Sue Brock, Billy Hanlein; Betty Pearson, Jim Heard; Cathryn Smith, Eddie King; Mary Spradley, Kenneth McKenzie; Carolyn Jones, Junius McMahon; Tays Tarvin, Roger Norris; Virginia Beal, Hugh Payne; Pat Elliott, Jimmy Pope; A n n Lumpkin, Hugh Pruitt; Jean Coggins, Frances Reins; Martha Estes, Lee Rosenburg; Gwen Tucker, George Ryan; Ann House, Harpo Warren; Sue McDonald, Albert Wells; Marjorie McQueen, Gene Williams; Emma Lee Eversole, Frank Wyatt; Madge Jarrard, Fagan Canzoneri; and among the alumni returning was Lt. Jimmy Fitzpatrick with Nina Abernathy and Lt. Charles Elliott with Louise Stumberg. Delta Sig The Halloween Party given by the Delta Sigs was a great success. The masqueraders came in grass skirts, sarongs, and in any other form of attire! Mrs. C. A. Harris, the Housemother, chaperoned this gala affair. Kappa Sig Getting in on the hayride spirit, the Kappa Sigs, pledges, and their dates went to Chewacla Saturday evening for a picnic. Later they returned to the. house and danced. Following attended: Guy Blackwell, Mary Blake; George O'Neal, Helen Edmond-son; Robert Kaisner, Kay Hall; Bill Brady, Susan Anderson; Jim-mie Davis, Joyce Birmingham, Loyd Vickers, Flora Underwood; Henry Steagall, Kathryn Jones; Charlie Hixon, Barbara Stump; George Burke, Jean Swingle; John Howren, Marth Hay; Byrd Lee, Mildred Lamar; Zach Nolen. Jean Rainer; Dewitt Shy, Jeanne Townsend. Mac Hunter, Doris Ruth Bed-ingfield; Bob Knowles, Melle Knowles; Ralph Brown, Mary Emily Williams; Hill Woodard, Molly Vineyard; John Hall, Margaret Toomer; Sonny Timber lake, Virginia Ann Strong; Ed Thompson, Mary Lee; Gam Green, Louise Stanley; Rufe Neale, Joyzelle Holleman; Barry Shi-flett, Patty Litchfield; Fred Chisolm, Cathrine Smith; Roysce Smith, Hilda Page; Harlan Page, Freeman; Homer Rowe, Mary Beasley Bidez; Baker Gamble, Ibby Deese; Buddy Cohen, Louise Sims; John Barnett, Martha Van Meter; Lamar Ware, Mary Hearn; Bill Brower, Sarah Anne Smith; Banks Griffith Jr., Ange-line Warren; Asa Dodd, Ange-lyn Hollingsworth; Howard Barker, Jane Mclnnis; Herman Dean, Mary Brown. ADPi The Alpha Delta Pi sorority held open house Sunday afternoon from 4 til 6 in Social Center. All the farternities and sororities on the campus were invited. This proved to be one of the most lovely affairs of the weekend. Lambda Chi Alpha—Chi Omega On Saturday night, the 24th of October, the Lambda Chis and the Chi Omegas held a joint house dance at the Lambda Chi chapter house. The decorations were planned along the Halloween theme, with jack-o-lant-erns, corn stalks and stuff being arranged around the dancing area. Diversions consisted of apple- bobbing and a sho-nuff fortune teller. The library was turn- (Continued on Page 8) NAVY DAY (Continued from Page 6) with one purpose, one will, and one effort—to win this war in the shortest possible time. Then when the last shot has been fired and our men come marching back, we can have our home front in order and prove to them that with common sense, honesty, and efficiency, the Democracy they have been fighting for will work for the best interest of all the people. We can give them their rightful place in the sun, and we can ever be on the ALERT for some other monster who may arise in this world and try to take it over by ruthless murder and destruction. LOST—Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity pin. White gold with pearls. Reward. Call Billy Reed. Grace Tonge; David Bowers, Faye I Alpha Gamma Rho House. system is not perfect, it is a far cry from the stuffy and foul air of the compartments of the ships of a few years back. CONGRATULATIONS To the Sailors of Auburn's Radio Naval Training Unit WE SALUTE YOU ON NAVY DAY Visit Us When Eating Up Town AUBURN GRILLE 588SSSSSS£«^£SS^^S^SS1^SSS£gSSSSSS^SSSSSSSSSS2S28S^SS888S8S88SS88SS8S88888S8S8S88S88S8S8S888^ We Salute the Navy HKI KIAVY nAY Black Socks Wilson Bros.—Holeproof 45c pair ON NAVY DAY SKIVVY SHIRTS 85c ! BLACK FLORSHEIMAND CROSBY SQUARES SHOES m m $5.50 -"'$6.95 up WHITE SHIRTS FOR OFFICERS—UNDERWEAR O L I N L. HILL "The Man With The Tape" i&SSS&SSSSSSSS&SJSSS^SSSSSSSSSSSSSS^^ *0*J«0*U*0*( J_*_ Page Eight THE A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN October 27, 1942 Auburn Tigers Claw Villanova Wildcats Gafford and Reynolds Star in 14-6 W i n ; Clever Pass Play Enables Losers to Score By JOHN HARVEY THOMAS Last Friday night, a Tiger from the Loveliest Village of the Plains, as tame as a little lamb, suddenly cut forth in all of its fury to take the victory laurels away from a fighting Villanova Wildcat. The final score of the Friday fracas was 14-6 in favor of the Tigers. Once again Auburn and Villanova thrilled some 12,000 fans who turned out en masse to see Auburn attain its peak in season form as they shoved Villanova over the grassy turf-battering, crashing, smashing^ bruising, and punching all the way. Once again that swivel-hipped halfback in the person pf a certain Roy "Monk" Gafford showed his heels to those 'Cats, and you may rest assured that Villanova is proud to learn that this certain Gafford boy is a senior. Monk amassed a total of 131 yards in some twenty running plays from the line of scrimmage, one a 47 yard jaunt that landed six points on the scoreboard in the first few minutes of the first quarter. In the second quarter Gafford and Reynolds worked the ball down to the two yard line from where Reynolds punched it over for the second Auburn counter. Louis Chateau, that big lad with the educated toe who has booted 17 perfect placements in 21 tries, counted for both the extra points. Villanova's touchdown came as a result of a 50 yard pass play in the third quarter when they reached deep into their bag of tricks and pulled out a, corker. It goes like this: v The center snapped the ball to fullback Smith who turned and faked a reverse to Zamlynski, the right half; all the while Postus the left half, was backing up, and he eventually took the lateral from Smith. As Postus continued to back up for 15 or more yards, Zamlynski had the opportunity to break out into the open in the left flat, which caught the Auburn backs ilatfooted. Postus tossed a long one that landed in the hands of the speeding Zamlynski, who crossed the goal line unmolested. Once before this Villanova team had threatened the Auburn goal line, but a stout Auburn line, led by the Ail-American play of Jack Cornelius and J im McClur-kin, stopped the 'Cats cold. Never again did they get inside the twenty yard stripe. Auburn's first touchdown was a freak in itself. They had taken the kickoff on the 10 yard line and marched to the Wildcat's 47 on a series of plunges by Reynolds that netted 3 first downs. On the very next play, Villanova's right guard jumped off sides, and before he could get back, Jim Pharr had centered the ball back to Gafford. Well, Villanova's entire team had relaxed because of the offside—this was just the cue that Monk needed, so he darted outside his own right tackle. Behind beautiful interference, he cut away sharply to the right and skirted down the sidelines to score. It was a beautiful run, but he had nice blocking all the way. Auburn admirers once more rose to their feet to cheer their heroes, when Gafford took the kickoff from Villanova in the third period and ran through the entire 'Cat team, only to be tripped by a falling opponent who managed to reach out with one hand and make a shoe string tackle. Perhaps Monk would have outrun this gentleman had he not been so tired from his all-around swell playing. Other highlights of the game were the facts that Jim Reynolds called the plays in the place of injured Aubrey Clayton, who did not play; and what a job he did! "Pop" rushed the ball for a 130 yard margin in 30 tries, also, which isn't bad at all. Jack Cornelius' blocking and tackling were superb. The 185 pound junior AUBURN'S NAVAL RADIO TRAINEES-OVER 330 STRONG—POSE AT GRAVES CENTER handled himself marvelously. Between him, J im McClurkin, and Jim Pharr, fifty percent or more of the tackles were made. Space will not permit the praises we should like to heap upon this great Auburn team. If they will but keep it up, they'll prove their worth to the nation yet. Eat 'em up, Tigers! Let's go! CONGRATULATION SAILORS! ON NAVY DAY Keep that neat appearance by visiting our modern barber shop . . . YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME VARSITY BARBER SHOP 88 OUR SALUTE TO THE NAVY OCT. 27f 1942 Ships sail East, and Ships sail West; While the self-same breezes blow; It's the set of the sails And not the gales, That determine the way they go. Like the winds of the sea Are the ways of fate, As we journey along through life, It's the set of the soul, That determines the goal And not the calm nor the strife. Author Unkown Burton's Book Store Something New Every Day Established 1878 Tiger Will Feature 'The Pied Piper" The current hit, "The Pied Piper", playing at the Tiger Theater on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, deals with the war situation in France during her disastrous downfall. T he story is warmly htfman and contains tragedy, humor, adventure, romance, action, and pathos. A gruff old man, evacuating southern France to return to his home in England is caught in the whirlwind of action following the invasion of France by the Nazis, and finds it necessary to serve as a sort of nursemaid to several homeless, parentless waifs who cling to him for comfort and support. Transportation is available on the first part of the journey, but, as the government takes over the railroads for their own use, traveling becomes a problem as well as a necessity.. The trip through Nazi occupied France by this old man and his juveniles furnishes rich material for a motion picture, and the producers of this film have capitalized on this fact to the fullest extent. BUY WAR BONDS TODAY EDDIE BRACKEN JUNE PREISSER in 'SWEATER GIRL' Novelty—Cartoon WED. AND THUR. ^JMevil Shute's mighty story of today! W^ THE PIED PIPER A 20th C«nfury-fon triumph •larrlnp MONTY WOOLLEY C'Jhe Man Who Cam* To Dinner") RODDY McDOVYALL (Tho "Green Valloy" boy) ANNE BAXTER Otto Preminger-J. Carrol Naish Latest issue of March of Time "F. B. I. FRONT" Latest World Events in Paramount News Radio in Past Discussed By Early Operator Radio Operators Had Fun Even If They Knew Nothing By C. R. M. WATERS I have been asked to write a story on the radio facilities the Navy had when I first came into the service some 29 years ago. Well, it would be a lot easier to tell of the things we didn't have. Tubes were unknown and modulation or voice transmission had not been invented; in fact, no one knew of a carrier wave, let alone a method to modulate it. The arc, one of the first continuous wave transmitters was not developed at this time, although Paulson, the inventor, was working on it in Europe. Several years later the Navy furnished him with space, money, and equipment that allowed him to perfect his invention at Arlington, Virginia. I was lucky enough to be there at the time he made the arc a practical success. The Alexander alternator was being developed in Germany at that time and the first equipment of this kind was installed at Sayville, L. I , by the TELEFUNKEN Company. Being an operator in the early days of radio in the Navy was fun, even though little was known about it then. We had our high powered spark transmitters, used a lot of power on high wave (low frequency in kilocycles), and if anyone mentioned frequency, we would have thought it a gag. Today the radio tube acts as a detector as well as an amplifier. In those days we had no amplification and carried our detectors around in cotton lined boxes, and when operators got together we would tell stories of our "pet" crystal's efficiency. We traded crystals in the same manner as trading horses, and that is probably the reason some of the old time operators retired from the Navy and became good sales managers. An operator in those days usually learned his code in a Wes-ern Union office or "booming" around on the railroad. I heard about radio, but didn't believe it, so I went to sea to find out. Some' operators were reluctant to give up the old Morse code, while others favored the International code and in order to qualify as a good operator, a man had to be able to operate in both. Typewriters were unknown, but unless one was within 50 to 100 miles the signals were too weak to copy. Reception at 250 miles gave an operator a name as an excellent receiver, and along with good ears and ability to concentrate constituted a good radio man. In a rough sea, the motion of the ship would throw the crystal's contact off, and the operator would have to brace himself and try to find another sensitive point before he could receive again. Operators copied by hand and the speed was around 30 words per minute. All the old operators prided themselves on a good readable fist and spent hours practicing to develop it. Around 1915, the TELEFUNKEN people had tube receiving sets using the ARMSTRONG circuit with several stages of audio frequency. It was very efficient, and the Navy began using tubes and the arc transmitter. This transmitter was in general use gggsSSSSSSSS SOCIETY (Continued from Page 7) ed into a witches' den in which the girls had their futures unveiled. Unique refreshments added to the gaiety. Mrs. Gewin, the Lambda Chi housemother, Mrs. W. G. Ward, Mr. Ed Gatchell and Professor Marino-Merlo chaperoned the affair. Lambda Chis and their Chi Omega dates included: Billy Ash-more, Pat Kirkwood; Bill Bar-ham, Rosemary Bruns; Bob Dab-ney, Frances Ellis; Clayton Daniel, June Adams; Ray Ellis, Vesta Stovall; Bill Grant, Lucille Glahe; Homer Hudson, Frances Hunter; Bob Ledyard, Emily Gibson; Bob Marker, Katherine Phillips; Phil Morgan, Becky Plowden; Donnie Parker, Pat Prigmore; Arthur Romanos, Miriam Richmond; Tom Walmsley, Elizabeth Fleming; Al Williams, Laline White; Tommy Wood; Jean Williamson; George Instone, Jane Gatewood; Jim Beindorf, Ruth Strain; Willard Blunschi, Jean Edwards; Ward Bradley, Caroline Dickson, Orren Christian, Judy Wynn; Dick Dar-ty, Peggy Strange; Herbert Hold-sambeck, Martha Ellis; Bobby Hoskins, Claranel Huppel; Mac Johnson, Margaret Davis; Howard McElhaney, Betty Lindsey; Jim McKelvey, Rachel Bowen; Jim McRae, Betty Stebbins; Bud Ott, Martha Cargile; John Stewart, Barbara Black; Tommy Sugg, Mary Sellers; Nat Hughes, Mary Askew. Other Lambda Chis and dates included: Walter Milner, Pauline Cotney; Charles Kershaw, Barbara Shippey; Bob Jordan, Olivia Ward; Ralph Adams, Alice Brum-mel; Lt. and Mrs. Charles Flowers. Others present were: W. E. Cheatham, Heywood Stackhouse, Truett Hogan, Lilbern Stevens, Palmer Bell, Bill Ward, Bob Breeze, Lt. Russell Newman. Phi Kappa Tau The pledges of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity entertained the members with a Halloween house dance Saturday night. The fraternity house was decorated in These Navy radiomen have been training at Auburn for several months. After intensive training in message procedure and other practical subjects, graduates of the local radio school will assume active duty aboard United Stales warships. New groups of trainees will replace those which graduate. until the tube transmitter made it obsolete. Much of the credit for developing the field of radio transmission must be given to the Navy because along with the Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C , it has contributed more to the advancement of radio as it is today than any other organization in the world. keeping with the spirit of Halloween. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. Fred Hutto, dietitian of the fraternity. The dance was chaperoned by Prof, and Mrs. Killebrew. The members and dates attending were: . Frank Charlton, Virginia Smith; Bob Raffield, Sara Campbell; Bernard Jenny, Sara Almon; Edwin Pearson, Marjorie Prince; Homer Lankford, Susan Frances Williamson; J. T. McMichael, Sara Hilyer; Charles Nix, Jane Sherfield; Chris White, Margaret Jordan; Lowell Ramsey, Ruth Fuller; Douglas Feagin, Elizabeth Ann Baum; Clive Luke, Theresa Hug; J. O. Kuffskie, Annie Lee Jones; Louie Franklin, Elizabeth Sahag; Howard Poe, Alice Chateau; Victor Sansing; Eliery Knox; Conney Batson, Mary Wilson; Guy Farris, Helen Perkins; Bobby Swindle, Virginia Payne; Fred Morris, Mary Frances Yar-brough; Clennon Covan, Evelyn Breedlove; Hugh Johnson, Ouida Lou Houston. The members without dates were: Theron Lang, Jack White, Frank Eiland, Roy Crenshaw, Flynn Morris, Grantham Mayton, Charles Feagin, Jack Moore, Ed Richburg and William Chadwick. ON THE CAMPUS (Continued from Page 1) grams which begin tomorrow night over station WJHO at 8:15. The programs will be heard each Wednesday night for the remainder of the quarter. Pep Rally Thursday John Spencer, head cheerleader, announced this morning that a giant "blackout" pep rally will be held Thursday for the Mississippi State game in Birmingham. He said the band would be on hand and several speakers would talk to the students. It will begin at 7:15 in the Stadium. OVER THE TOP FOR VICTORY with UNITED STATES WAR BONDS-STAMPS HI SAILOR We Congratulate You On Navy Day -oOo- You Are Always Welcome at Our Modern Billiard Parlor . . . COME IN OFTEN FOR RECREATION — FUN — HEALTH McMillan Billiard Parlor TODAY IS TNflVY Congratulations to Auburn's Radio Naval Training Unit On Navy Day ! ! ! 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