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I Hangovers Give Way To Flu. Don't Let It Happen To You VOL. 80 » — REW Services Offer Enriching Experience For All API Students By War Eagle Since t h e editor of this sheet has his editorial page stuffed w i t h interesting and vital information of the condition of Alabama's educational system (that's a plug for page 4), I think I'll aim my comments at API's annual observance of Religious Emphasis Week, which gets under way Sunday. Auburn's REW is always one of the most inspiring events on the college calendar. It is the time when a student's spiritual well-being moves into a place of dominance over his intellectual and social growth, and such a change is always rewarding to all parti-pating students. This year's theme, "God Speaks Today," shows the timeliness of plans which have been made for the services. REW offers Auburn ktudents a practical, workable approach to religion, and students may reap tremendous benefits if they take full advantage of the opportunities offered during the week-long observance. I don't w i s h to imply that Auburnites need religious instruction or aid worse than other students or other citizens. In fact, I feel that the constant exercise of the Auburn Spirit, b a s e d on friendliness and consideration for others, brings API students about as close to a religious standard of conduct as man can hope to get •—alone. REW derives its main usefulness from the fact that religion, like many other good things, requires constant exercise and guidance to flourish. REW provides an excellent opportunity for this exercise, and it offers the finest guidance available in order to help students in developing their religious belief until it occupies the proper place in their lives. Another big help which REW provides is a chance to see and understand the other fellow's religious beliefs in action. There's always an awful lot of talk about tolerance, but all the talk in the nation won't advance the cause of tolerance nearly as far as one venture such as REW. Undertaken in good faith, with unselfishness and reciprocal good will, REW is the year's outstanding example of tolerance. Even more desirable, however, is the fact that the tolerance remains long after the services and convocations have faded into history. The ten guest speakers who will conduct REW services will be visitors to our campus. As such they will be entitled to all the consideration which Auburnites customarily b e s t o w on their guests. These visitors, however, bring a tremendous reward—one which may be collected easily. No more effort than that required to stop in and listen will be sufficient to give sudents one of the most enriching experiences of their lives. I'd like to see Auburn's two theaters and Langdon Hall jammed for every convocation, and I'd like to see the other functions of REW equally well attended. It won't take much time, and there's no wiser way to invest a few hours than in the type of programs which are planned for this campus next week. Invitations Sales Set Graduating seniors can place orders for invitations on the first floor of Samford Hall February 2-5, according to Ned Ellis, chairman of the invitations committee. Orders may be placed from 8 until 4:30 except during the noon hour. 'Beats' Are Scheduled To Permit Attendance At REW Meetings TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT 8 Pages WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1953 ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA Number 4 'Mild Form' Of Influenza Reaches Epidemic Proportions On Campus 'LOVELIEST OF THE PLAINS' College Health Facilities Strained As Infection Strikes Among Students By Les Ford A "mild" form of influenza swept the campus this week and caused an epidemic-like havoc among A u b u r n students. As a result the college medical facilities have been strained almost to t h e maximum. Although the college physicians could not give exact figures for the number of students THIS IS WHAT happens (if you're lucky) when you turn a photographer loose and say "find something." This week's "Loveliest" is Mona Fuller, freshman in home economics from Dothan. (API Photo by Joe Rao.) Miller Hall, New Pharmacy Home, To Be Dedicated This Afternoon By Marjorie Sullivan Dedication ceremonies for the Emerson R. Miller Pharmacy Hall will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Langdon Hall. The building was named to commemorate Dr. Emerson R. Miller, the first teacher of pharmacy at Auburn. Over a period of thirty-four years Dr. Miller contributed to the development of the science and practice of pharmacy in Alabama. From 1896 to 1913 he served as professor of pharmacy. In 1918, after serving with the Wisconsin Experiment Station for four years, he returned to API as professor of chemistry and research. Today the library in Ross Chemical building is known as the Emerson R. Miller Library. EMERSON R. MILLER Pharmacy Hall is the first building in Alabama to be devoted exclusively to the teaching of Pharmacy. The building, completed and occupied in May, 1952, was built and equipped at a cost of approximately $350,000. It contains 23,000 square feet of floor space; providing classrooms and laboratories for all instruction in the school's five departments— pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, and dispensing pharmacy. (Continued on page 2) affected by the disease, they reported that approximately 125 persons have been admitted to the clinic each day during the past week. The officials were, however, quick to state that only an average of 70 persons had been under infirmary observation each day, and a comparative average of 12 persons per day had been removed to Alumni Hall for convalescence. DR. MORGAN W. Brown, director of student health, stated, "The disease is a mild form of influenza affecting the upper respiratory tracts. It is certainly not a dangerous disease, but the number of persons contracting it has become alarming." "Our facilities have been strained, but we have been moving male students from the infirmary into Alumni Hall when they become well on the road to recovery. In this way, we have been able to relieve much of the strain, and we are prepared to open a wing of Auburn Hall for women students if the conditions warrant it." STUDENTS admitted to the infirmary have been treated with various antibodies and drugs used to reduce body temperatures. One infirmary official estimated that some 200 students had been treated in the 65-bed infirmary during the week, and that 20 to 30 were being admitted each day. The official also added that the number seems to be decreasing, but that many are receiving treatment outside the infirmary. Dr. Brown urged students to avoid over-exertion, over-heating and chills, and to get plenty of rest and sleep. DR. WILLIAM ASKEW, county health officer, was contacted in an effort to obtain an overall view of the seriousness of the epidemic over the county. Askew stated, "The illness is an unidentified mild form of virus, and any figures that I could give now concerning the number of persons over Lee county who have contacted the disease would be inaccurate and misleading. It is a bit premature for figures, but we are conducting a survey of the cases and will release a report to the public when the necessary information becomes available." UPON QUESTIONING as to whether the peak of the epidemic had been passed, Dr. Askew added that, "In my opinion we have passed the worst stage in Lee County." Dr. Brown, however, stated that he had checked with the state health authorities and that they informed him that it would be two or three weeks before the highest" point for the entire state would be reached. On Monday, physical education classes were cancelled for the remainder of this week, along with menl's and women's intramural activities. The move was made in an effort to avoid possibilities of persons becoming over-heated or over-exhausted.. ALTHOUGH rumors have been circulated around the campus that API might close until the epidemic is over, college administrative authorities denied today that there was any immediate possibility of this happening. The college authorities also stated that they have received no official notice of the closure of any other college in this section, due to the flu epidemics. Tickets On Sale For Skit Nights; Knights Combo To Play For Affair By Herbert White "Just like the movies; b e t t e r t h a n ever," states Skit Night chairman J a c k Langford, when talking about the annual Skit Nights to be held F e b r u a r y 9-10 in t h e student activities building. "An added attraction this year will feature the Knights Combo between each skit," stated THESE SIX OUTSTANDING religious leaders are among the ten who will lead campus Religious Emphasis Week activities which begin Sunday. Th?y are Rabbi Eugene B. Blachschleger, (Jewish), Robert W. Bertram (Lutheran), James W. Nichols (Church of Christ), Malcolm P. Calhoun (Presbyterian), Jesse D. Perkinson (Episcopal) and Sebastian Hill (Catholic). Religious Emphasis Week To Offer Twelve Convocations For Students By JoAnne Lucci Twelve convocations have been scheduled for Auburn's 1953 Religious Emphasis Week, F e b r u a r y 1-5, according to J o h n Benton, p r o g r am chairman. Classes will be dismissed for one hour each day Monday t h r o u g h Thursday so that students may a t t e n d the convocations at the same hour on each day. Classes will not meet at 10: a.m. on Monday, 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday, or 11 a.m. on Thursday, since convocations have been scheduled for that time on those days. REW will get under way Sunday, Feb. 1, with services at local churches. Seminars, house discussions, classroom lectures, personal consultations, a faculty convocation, and noonday meditations are other features planned for the week. THIS YEAR'S theme, "God Speaks Today," will be stressed by the following outstanding speakers during REW: Rev. Elwyn L. Skiles, Baptist; Rev. Sebastian Hill, Catholic; James W. Nichols, Church of, Christ; Dr. Jesse D. Perkinson and Rev. Joseph Horn, Episcopal; Robert Bertram, Lutheran; Rev. Dan C. Whitsett, Methodist; Dr. Malcolm P. Calhoun, Presbyterian, and Rabbi Eugene Blachschleger, Jewish. These men, considered well-qualified in their various fields, were invited by the college and the Auburn churches. The dismissal of classes was approved by the Council of Deans recently in order that students would be free to attend the REW services without missing any class work. CONVOCATION schedule for Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. is: Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas—"The Bible Today." War Eagle, Dr. BEST DRESSED among the throng of revelers at the Beaux Arts Ball Friday night were Cy Williams, Mobile, and Betty Capel, Griffin; Ga. The couple rated one of the prizes at the annual artists' event. Langford. ALL SKITS will be judged on originality, humor, novelty and presentation; trophies being awarded to the winning fraternity and sorority. Tickets can be purchased this week from any member of Blue Key or Sphinx, for 50 cents for both nights or 35 cents for one. Entrants are asked to have applications in by February 4. and all organizations are urged to let Langford know the title of their skits as soon as possible. "With Pete Masters as the master of ceremonies and all campus fraternities and sororities entered we should have about the most interesting program held in recent years," stated Langford. IN A NOTE of warning Langford said, fraternities and sororities entering Skit Night will be expected to abide by the regulations. Vulgarity will not be allowed in a skit, and any entrant guilty of such an act will be disqualified from competition. "The fact that the student activities building is college property must be remembered. Fire, water, and such things as may be damaging cannot be used in a skit. WINNERS of last year's Skit Night were Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Women students will be granted late permission to attend Skit Nights, Dean of Women Katharine Cater announced today. Judges for the event will be announced next week. Campus Blood Drive Expected To Excel Goal Of 1r000 Pints "Give," urged "Chick" Watson, superintendent of campus drive, in announcing the 1953 campus blood drive slated for February. Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 24-25, have been set aside during Greek Week in anticipation of a student turnout which will exceed the goal of 1,000 pints. Two Red Cross mobile units, one each from Atlanta and Birmingham, will be imported and Set up in the student activities I building. Capable of handling 500 donors a day, these two units will, operate six hours each day, 91 a.m.-3 p.m., during the two day drive. LAST YEAR'S concentrated effort on the part of 1FC and the campus drives committee netted 883 pints of blood. This figure represented 17 per cent of API's (Continued on page 2) Perkinson — "Resolving Conflict Between Religion and Science." Tiger, Dr. Calhoun—"The Christian's Vocation." On Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. the following convocations are scheduled: Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas "The Bible And Belief in God." War Eagle, Dr. Perkinson—"Dynamic Convictions." Tiger, Rev. Horn—"God Speaks Through Prophets." Wednesday, Feb. 4, convocations will be held at 1 p.m. as follows: Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas—"The Bible and Daily Life." War Eagle, Dr. Perkinson — "Education For What?" Tiger, Robert Bertram— "Destiny Determining Decisions." The schedule for Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11 a,.m., is: Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas—"The Bible and Salvation." War Eagle, James W. Nichols —"God's Challenge." Tiger, Rev. Whitsett—"A Sacred Mission." Programs containing the full schedule of planned events will be available to students during REW, Benton said. SHAKESPEARE WILL take over in Langdon Hall tomorrow when the Players Inc., second Winter event of the Lecture and Concert Series, present their interpretation of the bard's comedy "Love's Labour's Lost" at matinee and evening performances. Shakespearean Play Coming January 29 "Love's Labour's Lost" will be presented here January 29 by the Players, Incorporated, National Theatre Company. Two performances will be presented in Langdon Hall—a matinee at 2:30 p.m. and an evening performance at 8:15 p.m. General admission tickets, $1.50 each, may be purchased in room 101 Sam-ford Hall. T h e Shakespearean comedy comes to the campus through the auspices of the API Lecture and Concert Series. Launching its fourth season of nation-wide touring, Players Incorporated is bringing back to the American scene the traveling repertory company. NOTICE There will be gymnastic practice and tryouts in the Sports Arena from 7 until 9 every night except evenings of home basketball games. Tryouts will also be held Saturday morning at 8:30. Supervision will be by Coach Joe Lowder and Coach Stubble-field. Girls whose grades are high enough will have extra permission. Kappa Sigma, Kappa Delta Schedule Annual Formal Dances This Weekend Miss Carolyn Little Will Lead 53rd Edition Of 'Black And White' Beta Eta chapter of Kappa Sigma will hold its 53rd annual "Black and W h i t e " formal Friday, J a n . 30, from 9 u n t i l 12 p.m. Music will be furnished by t h e A u b u r n Knights. Miss Carolyn Little will lead the dance, escorted by chapter president Bill Donnell. During the leadout Mrs. J. P. Mc- Laughlin will present a cascade of roses to Miss Litlle. Following the dance a breakfast will be held at the fraternity house. MEMBERS, PLEDGES and dates are Bill Donnell, Carolyn Little, Pigeon Creek: Gene Guazzo, Jean Talbert, Greenville; Thaxton Burt, Ann Merriweather, Eutaw; Bill Mcador, Ruth Mosley. Uniontown; Bob Kelly, Martha Ann Eddins, Demopolis; (John Hail, Talladega. Kimmons, Sue Andrew Thomas, Mary Hall, Atlanta; Bill Bowles, Doris Ray, Lanett; Thomas Shepard, Ann Whaley, Troy; Dorman Moses, Mary Frances Tuttle, Montgomery; Joe Hennessey, Jeannine Mason, Montgomery; George Savas, Pat Richardson, Ariton; Frank Fink, Gwen Reid, Langdale. JOE McGlNLEY, Nancy Grey, Albertville: Bob Wilkin. Barbara Searcy, Montgomery; Ernie Petree, June Long, Falkville; Jim Willett, A n n McCollum, Birmingham: Tucker Rose, Gwen Jenkins, Birmingham; Tom Riggs, Peggie Whit-mire. Decatur, Ga.; Johnny Walker, Virginia Dare, Bourbon, Ky.; Jim Evans, Barbara Baird, Dyersburg, Tenn. .Harry Howell, Mary Louise Maye, Cuthbert, Ga.; Jim Perry, Barbara Swan, Mobile; John Scher-mer, Kathleen Peacock, Birmingham; Bill Nelson, Betty Sanderson, Albertville; Marion Corey. Gail Gregory, Abbeville: Gregg Robinson, Jane Garrett, Montgomery; Buck Kimsey, Penny Pendergast, College Park, Ga. Mace Holman, Juanita Cumbie, Dothan; Dick Salmon, Luell Dickson, Auburn; George Hammond, Patricia Stephenson, Dothan; Al Jernigah, Emily Nordon, Montgomery; Joe Rose, Fey Fraser, Birmingham: Roy Armstrong, Mariola Stegall, Emelle; Hal Sum-mrall, Mary Play Schmidt, Decatur; John Englehardt, Merry Loll Arthur, Bynum. GUS SMITH, Robbie Stephens, Guntersville: Bill Morrison, Patty Gunn. Birmingham; JimmyGrant, Sonya Newsome, Columbus, Ga.; Batey Gresham, Ann Weaver, Brewton: David Watts, Lucy Fin-ley, Atlanta, Ga.; Johnny Farris, Catherine Cole Opp: Joe Hopkins, Virginia Davenport, Tupelo, Miss. Bill Hannigan, Martha Helen Johnson, Greenville, Miss.; Bob Ncill, Betty Woods, Birmingham; Joe Cutcliff, Doris Baker, Birmingham; Sam Faulkner, Ann Taylor, Memphis, Tenn.; Henry Heflin, Peggy Barrow Honored Pat Caylor, Union Springs; Lee Conoly, Ruth Brownley, Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. ftubert Reeves, Birmingham; Dan Terrill, Janet Davis, Pulaski, Tenn.; David Elder, Jean Erwin, Tarrant; Billy Hill, Carolyn Jones, Columbus, Ga.; Charles N. Faulk, Tay Morrison, Selma; Charles Stein, Bebe Holmes. Montgomery. LARRY HAIRSTON, Ann Chapman Troy; Robert Scarbrough, Sarah Faught, Dahlonega, Ga.; Jake Reynolds, Patricia Boyd, Troy; Richie Terry; Kathleen Dor-man, Clayton; Lyle Cooper, Jean Faulk, Thomasville, Ga.; Allen Petree, Ann Dunnevant,"Memphis, Tenn. Van Saunders Martha Ann Sanders, Opelika; James Willis, Toby Koch, Demopolis; Joe Johnson, Betty O'Dell Birmingham; Wendell Powers, Mary Ann Hitt, Anniston; and Don Leithauser, Eleanor Holt, Columbus, Ga. SGA To Furnish Guides For Visitors Student government has undertaken a project to furnish guides i for the many people who visit the Auburn campus each quarter, according to an announcement by Walter Everidgc,' Superintendent of Public Relations. Letters have been sent to sororities, fraternities, and all dormitories requesting 45 to 50 students to volunteer their services to the school and student government. Everidge stated that the request is extended to all students of Auburn. The tour around the campus will require 30 to 45 minuter ol a student's time. At least five students will be.ayailnble during any period of the day. Students with automobiles are preferred. All interested persons are urged I to mail a card to the student affairs office with the following information: name, time of all classes, address, telephone number, and organization— if none state "independent. Peggy Barrow, of Jackson, was recently selected as Theta Chi "Dream Girl" of 1953, and was presented a cup and flowers at j has received many honors besides Georgia Frosh Elected Beaux Arts Queen At Annual Dance Betty Jane Shackleford, Dalton, Ga., and Rudy Spolestra, from Holland, were named Queen and King of the 17th annual Beaux Arts Ball last Friday night. The coronation took place be-lore an estimatedi crowd of 800 persons, as they expressed their ''hidden desires" of various assorted costumes. The winner of the contest for the b e s t girl's costume was "Toots" Howell, Titusville, Fla., who. was attired as a cannibal. Fred Hallmark, Birmingham, was judged the best dressed male. Betty Capel, Griffin, Ga., and Cy Williams, Mobile, won honors as the most unique couple. Howell and Hallmark received gift certificates from Auburn merchants, while Capel and Williams were awarded engraved wallets. The judges for the costume winners were Prof. Robert W. Talley, Prof. Edwin K. Mc- Pheeters, and Mrs. Helen S. Womelsdorf. Pikes Elect Dream Girl Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has chosen Gloria Cobb for their 1953 "Dream Girl." The senior from Mobile is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and is majoring in science and literature. Since entering Auburn, Gloria the fraternity's formal, January 17. Peggy, a second quarter Sophomore in commercial education, is a member of Phi Mu Sorority, the Glomerata Staff, the Wesley Foundation, and was sponsor for the Auburn-Alabama football game in 1952. maintaining a 3.5 overall academic average. She is a member of Sphinx, senior women's honorary, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and The Plainsman staff. She has been "Loveliest of the Flains," Glomerata Beauty, and was a member of this year's Homecoming Court. BORDEN'S ICE CREAM For Fraternity and Boarding Houses SERVE IT AT YOUR NEXT PARTY Per Gal. $1.59 MARKLFS 418 S. Gay Phones: 74 130 E. Magnolia 54-55 Miller Hall (Continued from page 1) Presiding over the dedication ceremonies will be Dr. Lynn Stanford, dean of the School of Pharmacy. Dr. John H. Leith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Auburn, will deliver the invocation. Greeting will be given by R. Q. Richards, president of the American Pharmaceutical Association, G. H. Bledsoe, president of the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association, and W. C. Sugg, past president of the Auburn Alumni Association. DR. GLENN L. Jenkins, dean of the School of Pharmacy, Purdue University, will deliver the dedicatory address. Dr. Jenkins is a past president of both the American Pharmaceutical Association and The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. State Highway Director Guerry Pruett will make the presentation of the building to Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Acceptance will be made by the president, Ralph B. Draughon. Dr. John Leith will close the ceremony with a dedicatory prayer. A reception and an inspection of the building will follow the ceremony. Chapter President Jeanne Johnson Will Head 'White Rose' Leadout Sigma Lambda chapter of Kappa Delta sorority will present its "White Rose" formal Saturday evening, Jan. 31, in the student activities building. The Auburn Knights will play for the dance from 9 until 12. Jeanne Johnson, Hardaway, chapter president will lead the dance with Tom Yancey, Tuskegee Miss Jeanne Johnson Baptists To Hear Preston William Hall Preston, Associate Secretary of the Student Depart ment of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the speaker at the annual Baptist Student banquet to be held at the First Baptist Church of Auburn on Friday, Feb. 13. The banquet will have as its theme "Cupid's Capers" and the Valentine motif will be carried out in the decorations and program. Harry Durham, Ft. Payne, will be the master of ceremonies. Blood Drive (Continued from page 1) total enrollment. The quota sought this year represents 16.7 per cent of the present enrollment. Numbers of students were turned away last year by the corps of nurses on duty with the units due to the type of food eaten for lunch. Watson stated that a "Blood Donor's Diet" will be furnished fraternities, dining halls, and other eating establishments to prevent a similar occurrence this year. soft-tailored broadcloth shirt 2.98 , Smartest blouse to wear ... prettiest blouse to give! SHIP'n SHORE, ' flaps its pocket...j pampers M with fine i French cuffs and a two-way turnabout collar. The real-pearl buttons,' the fine combed cotton ... both keep their creamy glow after many a wash-day. Crisp whites,, powder-puff pastels. Sizes 30 to 40. As seen in Vogue GIRLS! THE POLLY-TEK SHOP IS HEADQUARTERS FOR HELENA RUBINSTEIN COSMETICS and FABERGE'S FAMOUS COLOGNES, PERFUMES, AND BATH ENSEMBLES . Polly-Tek Shop Aline S. DeBardeleben, Proprietor North College St. NOTICE There will be an important meeting of the Auburn Engineer Staff Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. in Wilmore 235, according to editor Bill Parks. Parks urges all staff members to attend. During the leadout, Mrs. Mary George Lamar, Auburn, chairman of the Kappa Delta Advisory Board, will present Miss Johnson with a bouquet of white roses, the Kappa Delta flower. Immediately following the dance, a breakfast will be held at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. Other activities of the week end include the traditional barbecue, which will be held Friday night at Dairyland Farm, from 5:30 to 7:30 o'clock. MEMBERS, PLEDGES and dates for the weekend are: Martha Buzbee, Carlisle Guren, Alexander City; Foy Strang, Nap Garey, Georgetown, Ga.; Kathryn Keith, Joe Power, West Point Ga.; Jf'ne Sellers, Jerry Littles, Andersen S. C; Hilda Buzbee, Jack Hardy, Hamilton, Ga.; Marianne Jackson, Neil Segrest, Tuskegee; Mary Mac Champion, Hilton Roberts, Birmingham; Bettie Jones, Nelson Conover, Spring Hill. Mariannie Beckham, Jim Vann, Macon, Ga.; Janot Smith, Erich Snuerbrey, Greenville, S. C; Mary Lanier, Jerry r^lack, Montgomery; Lou Ann Segrest, James Guy Mitchell, Luverne; Florence Carroll, Bill Bennett, Medina, Tenn.; Dot Stafford, Scooter Hale, Montgomery; Barbara Branan, Walter Anderson, Birmingham; Jeanne Johnson, Tom Yancey, Tuskegee. JOYCE COMBS, Bobby Betts, Opelika; Ann Wilson, Bob Culbert-spn, Albany, Ga.; Mary Lovete Mathews, Tommy Fifzpatrick, Decatur; Marijo Yaun, Sam Slack-well, Decatur; Janet Cosby, Tom Scott, Florence; Patsy Jones, Bob Ward Seottsboro; June Oliver, Charles Moore, Florence; Anne Coleman, Allen Hamilton, Decatur; Mary Glynn Avant,'Johnny Wright, Andalusia; Carolyn Walthall, Theo Hampton, LaGrange, Ga.; Margie Bryan Jim Johnson, Tuscumbia; Martha Spencer, Charles Hicks, Birmingham; Mary Ann Thomas, Freddy Martin, Athens; Betty Jackson, Buddy Roberts, Columbus, Ga.; Gail Wood, Bailey Dixon, Talladega. Jeanette Golden, Bill Lovin, Decatur; Frances Gaillard, Barry Broach, Anniston; Su<$ Martin, Bobber Rushing. Lake Providence, La.: Dottie Quarles, Fritz Orr, Atlanta, Ga.; Joan Fowler, Bill Haycraft, Bradenburg, Ky.; Betty Groutly, Earl Herrimann, Birmingham: Sarah Irvine, Red Provost, Gainesville, Ga. JAC'KIE CHRISTOPHER, Johnny Cruthers, Athens; Martha Easter, Bob Gadds, Prattville; Frances Walthall, John Sellers, Montgomery; Frances May, Bailey Talbot Troy; Foy Dominiek, Joe Arbuth-not, Montgomery; Carole Levie, Lenny Cobb, Jacksonville; Mary Naughton, Travis Tidwell, Auburn. Barbara Rose, John McNair, Tioy; Mary Ann Bearden, George Til'fis, Columbus, Ga.; Jane Kathryn Cain, Gene Monroe, Hunts-ville; Lynne Mooty, Dick Boyette, Eul'aula; Pat Chambers, Jimmy Pound, Columbus, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. G e o r g e May, Union Springs; Sara Rogers, Mike Massengill, Brownsville, Tenn.; Lucy Anne Harris, Jerry Cumbris, Montgomery: Jackie Ann Suttle, Erayton Coubts, Mobile; Jean Fleming, Claude Coker, Greenville; Sara Margaret Smith, Sonny Barton, Jasper; Nancy Dupree, Vincent Dooley, Mobile. 2—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 ^•^T^Z^^'y-'y'^' '• ' '•' '•'•• "' YOU TOUGH ENOUGH stei CAN YOU "take It" 6 days a week? For 52 weeks? Can you meet the high standards required to be an Aviation Cadet? If you can—then here's a man-size opportunity! An opportunity to serve your country and build a personal career that will fit you for responsible positions both in military and commercial aviation. It won't be easy! Training discipline for Aviation Cadets is rigid. You'll work hard, study hard, play hard—especially for the first few weeks. But when it's over, you'll be a pro—with a career ahead of you that will take you as far as you want to go. You graduate as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force, with pay of $5,300.00 a year. And this is only the beginning— your opportunities for advancement are unlimited. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? To qualify as an Aviation Cadet, you must have com* pleted at least two years of college. This is a minimum requirement—it's best if you stay in school and graduate. In addition, you must be between 19 and 26Vi years, unmarried, and In good physical condition. YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN PILOT OR AIRCRAFT OBSERVER If you choose to be an Aircraft Observer, your training will be in Navigation, Bombardment, Radar Operation or Aircraft Performance Engineering. New Aviation Cadet Training Classes Begin Every Few Weeks! HERE'S WHAT TO DO? 1. Take a transcript of your college credits and a copy of your birth certificate to your nearest Air Force Base or Recruiting Station. Fill out the application they give you. 2. If application is accepted, the Air Force will arrange for you to take a physical examination. 3. Next, you will be given a written and manual aptitude test. 4. If you pass your physical and other tests, you will be scheduled for an Aviation Cadet Training Class. The Selective Service Act allows you a four-month deferment while waiting class assignment. Wfier€ tO g€t tftOre detailS! Visit your nearest Air Force Base or Air Force Recruiting Officer; OR WRITE TO: AVIATION CADET HEADQUARTERS, U. S. AIR FORCE, WASHINGTON 25, D. C. U.S. AIR FORCE Baisden To Command Air Unit; Winter Duty Assignments Announced Cadet Col. James K> Baisden was named commanding officer of the API AFROTC wing in duty assignments for the winter quarter which were recently released. Other members of the wing staff are Lt. Col. John M. Maschoff, Lt. Col. Albert G. Norman, Jr., Lt. Col. Charles F. Johnson Jr., Lt. Col. J. P. Farish III., and Capt. Robert M. Johnson. Cadet officers selected for other winter duty assignments are: Group A Staff Lt. Col. Charles H. Denney, Maj. Hector W. Currie, Maj. Robert E. Fulton, Maj. Paul L. Rankin, and Maj. Robert S. Gaddis. Squadron A Capt. Charles E. Hogue, Lt. Alfred D. Brown, Lt. Edward Majors, and Lt. Dennis W. Calhoun. Squadron B Capt. G. E. Smithson, Lt. Comer A. Carmack, Lt. Charles R. Ful-ghum, Lt. Paul W. Gallier, Lt. John M. Boatwright, Lt. Walter H. Ever-idge, Lt. John P. Green, Lt. Wil- FRATERNITIES Need your piano tuned or repaired? see— SY VISKO'S Piano and Accordian School Phone 332-J Opelika, Ala. liam T. Bell, Lt. B. F. Lawson, Lt. Sam M. Phelps, and Lt. Matt D. Holmes. Squadron C Capt. John J. Francisco, Lt. Bob H. Smith, Lt. James W. Summer-ville, Lt. Edward C. Brasher, Lt. Thomas H. Howard, Lt. James W. Fullington, Lt. Lyldon E. Strickland, Lt. Martin W. Thompson, LJ. John R. Martin, Lt. John S. Thrower, and Lt. George R. Burns. Squadron D Capt. James E. Lineberger, Lt. E M. McLain, Lt. Dudley L. Spence, Lt. Samuel W. Hanks, Lt. Thomas H. Crawford, Lt. W. P. Alford Jr., Lt. William A. Knight, Lt. Charles W. Broun, Lt. George P. Savas, Lt. Claude N. Buchanan, and Lt. James G. Mitchell. Group B Staff Lt. Col. H. G. Engstrom, Maj. John A. Arnold, Maj. Wallace T. Kirkland, Maj. Jack B. Hinton, and Maj. Donald H. Whitten. Squadron E Capt. James A. Rainwater, Lt. Thomas O. Crutchfield, Lt. B. L. McHugh Jr., Lt. Russell C. Baker, Lt. Robert G. Wilson, Lt. Thomas D. Dean, Lt. Edward V. Baker, Lt. W. W. Reynolds, Lt. B. A. Hawkins, Lt. Neal S. Roark, and Lt. Robert F. Struck. Squadron F Capt. S. W. Coan, Lt. John W. Grimm, Lt. Ronnie B. Nash, Lt. Robert F. Martin, Lt. William D. Owen, Lt. John W. Massey, Lt. W. J. Kitchens, Lt. William B. Sims, Lt. Bobby B. Mosley, Lt. D. M. Spearman, and Lt. John E. Ramsey. Squadron G Capt. John E. Blue, Lt. James SAVE 3 WAYS HOW ALIGNMENTS CAN CUT COSTS 1. Proper alignment greatly reduces tire wear. 2. Alignment cuts "tire drag"—puts a lighter load on the engine. 3. You save gas when alignment is right. COME IN TODAY, LET OUR EXPERTS ALIGN THE FRONT END OF YOUR CAR DEPENDABLE MOTORS OPELIKA, ALABAMA Demolition Closes Colorful History Of Old Presbyterian Church Building REPLACING the building which has seen much of the growth of the Auburn Presbyterian Church will be a new edifice, pictured here is an artist's conception. The new church will occupy the same site as the old one, which is now being razed. A Walker, Lt. Charles R. Wingate, Lt. J. D. Lay, Lt. Charles A. Lewis, Lt. F. T. Dowling Jr., Lt. Seth G. Persons Jr., Lt. Joseph D. Owen, Lt. William R. McAllister, Lt. George M. Slade, Lt. Richard H. Bite. Group C Staff Lt. Col. John S. Langford Jr., Maj. William G. Ward Jr., Maj. Charles L. Jones, Maj. David A. Loiry, Maj. Lynwood C. Dunsieth. Squadron H Capt. Thomas B. Crockett, Lt. Thomas S. Guidroz, Lt.. Charles E. Goree, Lt. Marvin Hester Jr., Lt. William S. Marriott, Lt. William D. Cranford, Lt. William R. Tate, Lt. Frank E. Dixon, Lt. Edward B. George, Lt. James E. McLawhorn, Lt. William H. Jackson. Squadron I V ,»„ study all y°«r But y°uVe Capt. Robert C. Jordan, Lt. Ver-j-open to all management students, non E. Slayton, Lt. Charles E. Ard, Lt. William M. Anderson, Lt. Lloyd L. Stone Jr., Lt. Alva L. Lasitter, Lt. Gene B. Mayhue, Lt. J. F. Ste-gall, Lt. Leon H. Riley, Lt. Walter Cullars III, Lt. John C. Rodgers. Squadron K Capt. Harry E. Watlington, Lt. John S. Casey, Lt. Rigas A. Copt-sias, Lt. James G. Watwood, Lt. Donald E. Fadely, Lt. Luther E. Taylor, Lt. Glenn V. Jones, Lt. David V. Fraser, Lt. Richard A. Haggard, Lt. Charles F. Daniel. C H I E F 'S Chiefs U - Drive - It & Chiefs Sinclair Station - P h o n e 4 4 6 - CHIEF'S is proud to salute 'Bubber' Farish As an outstanding member ol the Auburn student body. 'Bubber,' a senior in Industrial Management from Monroeville, is a member o f Omicron Delta Kappa and captain of the 1953 "Swish , Kids." Leading t he squad last year in percentage of free throws, he was named on the 1951 All-SEC Associated Press All-Sophomore Team. He is a member of Kappa Alpha social fraternity. Where Auburn Students Trade White To Head Society At a recent meeting the Society for the Advancement of Management elected officers for the winter and spring quarters. Kenneth White, Columbus, Ga., was elected president. Others elected and the positions they will fill are Jerry Simms, Auburn, vice-president; Bernie McHugh, Birmingham, secretary. Kenneth G r i f f i n , Bessemer, treasurer; DeWayne McCauley, Manchester, p r o g r a m director; James Cannon, Bessemer, representative to the engineers council, and Merle Jones, Auburn, field representative. White announced that SAM will meet Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Ramsay 300. This meeting will be By Howard Skelton The old Auburn Presbyterian Church building is being t o r n down to make way for the new $226,000 s t r u c t u r e that will be built en the site of the old church. The building has been the site of weddings, funerals, christenings, and other events as well as regular church services. Presbyterians have termed the history of the church "colorful" and "sacred," and here are a few of the highlights: In May 1910, Thomas J. Hutchinson became pastor of the old Auburn Presbyterian C h u r c h, which is now the college Y-Hut. Overcrowded conditions were demanding a new and larger place of worship, so Hutchinson assumed command of the drive for funds for the new church. Although he was only twenty-six years of age and Auburn was his first church, Hutchinson proved a veteran in the work. It was mainly due to Hutchinson's efforts that enough money was raised for the church, which was completed in 1917. Original plans called for the structure to cost $8,000, but its cost when completed was $16,000. DURING THE first six years of Hutchinson's ministry, the membership of the church increased from 25 to 70 members. Previously it had never exceeded 25. The church began publication of the first church bulletin in November, 1915. During World War I, Hutchinson served as YMCA director in Auburn for the Army. In the influenza epidemic of 1917, he ministered to the spiritual needs of 1,600 soldiers stationed in Auburn. In 1918, Hutchinson launched a drive for 100 members by 1920. AFTER NINE actvc years at Auburn, Hutchinson accepted a call as Superintendent of Home Missions in Halston Presbytery, Tennessee. After he left Auburn, the church tried unsuccessfully to secure a pastor until 1921. In the fall of 1921, the church called Robert Whitfield Miles, assistant pastor of the First Pres- GOT A SPARE MOMENT? Spend it at the WESLEY FOUNDATION 111 S. Gay Street Lounge Recreation byterian Church, Greensboro, N.C. Miles arrived in Auburn in September, 1921 as the academic year began. He found a church of 6 elders and 6 deacons, 61 resident members and 50 non-resident members. At that time, there were 134 Presbyterian students in the college, out of a student body of more than a thousand. MILES PROVED well suited as pastor of a college church, and held the interest of the students. By 1925, he had built the membership from 61 to 92 resident members. In the summer of 1925 Miles was called to become University Secretary of the Executive Committee on Christian Education. In 1925-26 the church again found it hard to secure a pastor. It called five persons, all of whom declined, before Samuel B. Hay, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Covington, Ga., accepted a call. Hay came to Auburn very early in his ministry and for more than 20 years guided- the church during a period of great growth. The student body of API increased from 1,500 to more than 7,000 students, and the number of Presbyterian students increased accordingly. With the aid of the Synod, the Auburn church constructed a manse during the first year of Hay's ministry. IN 1948, the church acquired a house on Thach Street which was converted into classrooms for the Children's Division of the Church School and a study for the minister. During the same year Eugene Poe, from Columbia Theological Seminary, became the first minister to students at Westminster. After the longest ministry in the history of the Auburn church, Hay was called in 1948 to become president of Stillman Institute, a Negro college supported by the Presbyterian Church. John Haddon Leith was called from Yale University, where he was completing his work on a doctor's degree, to become pastor of the church. He is a graduate or Erskine College and Columbia Theological Seminary. He received his M.A. from Vanderbilt and Ph.D. from Yale. 3—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 BILL HAM For Auburn Always CLEANING TAILORING LAUNDROMAT WE RENT TUXED0S Phone 302 and 90 Your Commodating Cleaners life That # " * * Aitemuehle ys&o&P^MWP* •found iO*-9 . ._.i see; rnouth- \t's Irwin New Ross VorkUnive; rsity V jf: Nothing-no, nothing-beats better taste and LUCKIES TASTE BETTER! Gleaner, Fresher, Smoother! Ask yourself this question: Why do I smoke? You know, yourself, you smoke for enjoyment. And you get enjoyment only from the taste of a cigarette. 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COLUMBIA PICTURES presents STANLEY KBAMER'S Production of with Boner Colleeno * Arthur Franz • Lee Marvin • Richard KileyNtck Dennis • James Griffith * Dick Moore • Barney Phillips • Mary Castle Screen Play by HARRY BROWN • Adapted from his Broadway Play "A Sound of Huntine" • Associate Producers EONA and EDWARD ANHAU Oirected by EDWARD OMYTRYK Funny Color Cartoon Latest World News Sun.-Mon. Feb. 1-2 MIDNIGHT SHOW SAT. "THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL" Starring • LANA TURNER • KIRK DOUGLAS • WALTER PIDGEON • DICK POWELL • GLORIA GRAHAME also , Color Cartoon "The Fox and the Grapes" Latest World News Tues. only Feb. 3 •VThe'l rnnm CWBE-COLUMBIA i PICTURE •; i Tnoiis 6 » e ; • llorctjr Oiiiriigi ' I Bin Walter and Tie Original Hiiliri Stoberrafltri i Story and Screen Play by Alfred Palci i Directed by PHIL BROWN also "PLUTO'S SWEATER" and PETE SMITH SPECIALTY Wed.-Thurs. Feb. 4-5 "THE DEVIL IN THE FLESH" The original French version as shown in Paris with English sub-titles. also Color Cartoon "WHAT'S SWEEPING" AMERICA'S LEADING MANUFACTURER OP CIGARETTES t / \ It's Budget Time Again Little Maii Oh Campu* by Bibler Every other year at this time the complex problems of A u b u r n ' s Biennium Budget come up. Administrators of API are hard at work determining the funds needed to operate the school, and the figure they come up with will have direct bearing upon the financial condition of this instit u t i on for the next two years. All over Alabama other educational institutions are faced with the same gigantic task. The days between now and J u l y will determine t h e wealth of the e n t i r e s t a t e educational system for the next biennium. It would be unfair to say that members of the State Finance and Taxation Comm i t t e e and t h e Ways and Means Committee of the state house of representatives, and Governor Persons are unaware of the problems facing education in the state. Certainly t h e various education committees are proponents of an expansive financial policy. They realize that an inadequate educational system is a stumbling block to Alabama progress. We hope that when the time arrives for t h e "big split," Alabama's responsibility to t h e youthful contingent will be considered. We further hope that officials will recognize the benefits which can be gained for the state. Young people in Alabama are demanding more education today than ever before—a sign of the times. This is a glowing indication that education is t r y ing to advance regardless of t h e restrictions placed upon it. Above all, consideration should be given to t h e fact that more and b e t t e r education goes hand in hand with "greater production, higher earnings and more spending"—thus a b e t t e r Alabama. At the college level, Alabama has 60 per cent as many graduates per adult population as the average state. Yet the number of college-age men and women, in proportion to total population, is g r e a t e r than the average for the nation. This means that Alabama has a heavier responsibility to bear than the average state. In this s t a t e approximately four persons out of every 100 are college graduates as compared to six for the country. Arkansas is t h e only Southern state which has fewer college graduates per 1,000 population than Alabama. To give more emphasis to the relationship of Alabama's standing in regard to t h e remainder of the South, statistics will reveal t h a t t h e four states which surround us have a higher percentage of college graduates per adult population. Florida, with 75 per cent, leads the way, followed by Georgia, 25 per cent; Tennessee, 14 per cent, and Mississippi, 6 per cent. These figures are not confined to the college level alone. Indeed, the overall picture is a bleak one. Alabama's expendi t u r e per pupil in average daily attendance for 1949-50 was approximately $117—one good reason why 39.2 per cent of this s t a t e 's selective service registrants failed to pass t h e Armed Forces Qualification Tests. However, there are valid reasons behind these disturbing accounts. The primary one is that the per capita income in Alabama is much less t h a n that of t h e nation. According to figures released in 1951, t h e national average per capita income was $1,584, while Alabama's average was $950. The average for 13 Southern states was $1,115. These figures show that this s t a t e ranked eleventh at t h a t time. A year has elapsed since the above figures were released but the positions remain relatively t h e same. State officials claim that education is being allocated as much as can possibly be spared. They advocate that it takes a large sum to ru n the state. We agree. However, t h e figures given by the various institutions a r e based on t h e amounts required to give a desirable education to students and at the same time fulfill an obligation to advance t h e prestige of t h e state. Appropriations to education are made, small though they may be in some cases, from practically every source of internal revenue. This includes a minimum figure of one million dollars from the general fund, whose main source of revenue is the tax on alcoholic beverages. Never-the-less, an educational system will remain unhealthy so long as a condition persists whereby a student can gradu a t e and receive a higher salary to start w i t h than his instructor is receiving. There can be no noticeable advancement when secondary schools g r a d u a t e students u n p r e p a r e d for college level work; when various d e p a r t m e n t s must, of necessity, cut corners in order to s t r e t c h funds allocated to t h em by an institution; and particularly when a state which is becoming rapidly industrialized and professionalized suffers due to t h e need for b e t t e r t r a i n e d personnel at t h e g r a d u a t e level—and these conditions do exist. What is the solution for the elevated educational setup for which Alabama has d i r e need? A number of possible solutions have been submitted. Some are reasonable— others unfeasible. A large number of advocates for advancement have stated that many of the problems could be solved if institutions would raise their fees. Rather than being beneficial, we maintain t h a t education would be unwillingly placed in a position of reneging on its responsib-ilites to t h e young men and women of the state. Should such measures be effected, many high school graduates who desire to enter college, could not, due to t h e increase; and enrollment at s t a t e supported colleges would drop at alarming rates. With all due regard for the opinions of Auburn and Alabama citizens, it seems to us t h a t t h e only apparent solution lies in an increase in taxes. We must not run from reality. Rather, we must face it squarely, and realize that the e x i s t i n g conditions in this s t a t e are due p r i m a r i l y to t h e lack of a revenue for these needs. If taxation is the ansv)er, t h a n we cannot afford to ignore it. An examination could be made of the s t a t e system of t a x a t i o n to determine a tax which would impose an equitable burden upon every citizen. This levy could take t h e form of a one-cent tax on soft drinks, or the elimination of the present exemptions on sales tax. Further, an untold sum could be collected if federal income tax were not deducted before t h e computation of state income tax. These examples are only a few of the possible methods which might be employed toward t h e a t t a i n m e n t of an increased fund for the educational development of Alabama; and such are merely possibilities. We do not intend to expound the m e r i t s of one solution over another. We do not advocate a raise in taxes, but we do u r g e that t h e s t a t e of Alabama go all out to further education. It is not unreasonable to ask t h a t a careful consideration be given to the needs of these institutions as set forth in t h e i r budgets, and t h a t the state be liberal in making allocations toward these requests. —WHE MAX HALL Editor LES FORD _ Managing Editor Fred Nichols Associate Editor Charles Sullivan — Associate Editor JoAnne Lucci Associate Editor Walter Everidge Associate Editor Ronald Owen _ Sports Editor John Raines ..__ Assistant Sports Editor Larry Connor Assistant Sports Editor Howard Skeiton Feature Editor Lee Helton __ Assistant Editor Margie Sullivan _ Assistant Editor Herb White Assistant Editor Staff Members x BI^ BT^T' ^!d ° n n a B r ° W n ' S u e C o b b ' C- P- C o l l i e r - T o m Colli™' Tom Duke, Jean Erwin, Irene Goodall, Jep Greer, Gay Hogari. Doris Lessman, Ernest Merriwether, Bill Owens, Barbara Searcy, Kathryn Stephens, Sabre Stpugh, Betty Teague, Red Provost, and Ginger Ford JACK JOHNSON Business Manager Gloria Cobb _ Assistant to Business Manager Dick Gilliland Advertising Manager Bill Neville .... Assistant Advertising Manager Jim Haygood Sales Agent LaRue Frederick Sales Agent Jim McCown Sales Promotion Manager Jeanne-Marie Farrar Exchange Editor Nancy Connell Secretarj Spud Bass Circulation Manager Grant Tittle Layout Manager Inter-Sorority Relations Show Need For Repair "Class, after glancing through the last test papefs I find that some of you could well afford to pay a Mttle more attention to class lectures." Cedric's Almanac Problems Pressing Posterity There is no news tonight. We have scanned, scaled, scampered, scurried and scrounged every basement, bastile, bar, boudoir, bureau and byway in our fair village and have the sum total of —no theen. Therefore, we can either write (1) constructively (2) destructively or (3, typically. Since the only way to present a constructive idea is by using the .destructive technique in our typical style, we shall be real political and do all three. They ought to do something about: A friend of mine who has much jouralistic ability w i l l not write for The Plainsman. His reason for not contributing his efforts d o wn here is because he is an accountant a nd won't write for any paper un- Nichols less it has "Journal" in its name. This character is also a lover and a tightwad. In fact, he gave his girl a ring—over the phone, and they went to fe. continuous movie. Something should be done about this, because they have been in that same flicker house for three days. They should either be By Fred Nichols brought out and fed, or we had better see what is being shown on the screen. They should do something about: The poor guy who had corns on his feet. He heard about what he thought was a sure cure for his brogan fillers, ordered some of the product, tried it two months and wrote the following letter. "Dear Sirs: "I've taken six cans of your corn syrup; my feet are no better than when I started. Do something or I'll tell Mr. Anthony." Someone must help my aching friend because it is rumored around that Mr. Anthony owns stock in the company that sold him the corn syrup. Please, help this mistreated citizen, he borrowed the money for the six cans from yours truly. Yes, dear reader, there is no news tonight. The only scoop that I ever had was one down at Wright's Drugs, and it was a cold one. But the above and beyond problems have been pressing upon my mind and I thought that they (the problems) are more important than mere factual news items. Wait, there is news tonight. The marquee letter changers have been caught. How do I know they've been caught? If you will hand me a file I'll come out and explain. Tiger Lilies Dining Hall Discussed Again Member Associated Collegiate Press Last week's "Tiger Lilies" column caused quite a bit of comment, both pro and con, on the girls dining hall situation. The writing of a c o l i l m n on that subject was undertaken because we felt, and still feel, that a big part of our job is to reflect student opinion. And that student opinion, as we heard it, was Lucci summed up in last w e e k 's "Tiger Lilies." This is not a retraction of any statement made at that time. Those who disagree with the viewpoint published at that time pointed out, however, that the dining hall passes inspection by the health department at regular intervals with grades of above 90. It was also called to our attention that while glasses may occasionally be lipstick stained, because the washing is done by a dishwashing machine which sometimes misses the indelible stuff, there is no danger of their carrying germs because all of the dishes are sterilized. Mrs. Kathryn Harper, head of the dining halls, said that many of the faults of the temporary facilities at Graves Center and Mell Street would be remedied upon completion of the new dining hall at the Quadrangle, which will feature the best in modern equipment. In the meantime, she suggested that coeds carry their legitimate complaints to the dietitians in charge. While it is relieving to know that By JoAnne Lucci the eating utinsels are germ-free it is somehow still not very appetizing to occasionally pick up, for example, a smeary glass at mealtime. If paper cups are practical, we suggest they be used as a temporary solution to that problem. We realize that there are two sides to the problem, and we welcome any and all comment on the situation. A famous old French philosopher, Voltaire, expressed our opinion when he said, "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right- to say it." We think he deserves a bouquet for that one great line he left to all posterity. With Religious Emphasis Week just around the corner, we hope that students are preparing for what should be an enrichening experience. Of course there will be those who will not take advantage of the opportunity, but we believe they will be comparatively few. Apparently the REW committee thinks so too, for this year plans have been made to hold some convocations in the Tiger and War Eagle theaters as well as in Lang-don Hall. This arrangement will make it possible to seat approximately 2,000 students. To us, this seems to be another stride forward in making REW bigger and better every year. One group connected with the annual service that has not been given too much credit is the local churches. Auburn's churches play an important role in REW by inviting outstanding and qualified speakers for the occasion. For their rather unsung part in the activities, a Tiger Lily to local churches. By Les Ford 'Tis true, perfections none must hope to find In a world, much less in womankind. —Pope Greek Week is just around the corner, and activities are being keyed to preparation for the occasion. There is a special feature of this year's program in that, unlike last year, the sororities are taking part. Even though the sorority system on t he campus has in my o p i n i o n, ranked as one of the most outstanding in the South, there is still a good deal of r o o m for improvement in the inter-soror-i t y relations department. T h e campus fraternities enjoy a certain close congenial relationship that Ford does not exist between the sororities represented h e r e . Even though the competition between the frats rises to heights unknown during rush seasons, the members seem to forget any differences as soon as the rush session is completed. Auburn fraternities are probably as closely-knit a group as will be found on any campus. TJhey get along remarkably well together, while not destroying any of the competitive spirit which is necessary for their survival. Very often, after dances, ball games or classes, the members of one or two fraternities join together for a party or just a "bull session" over a "cup." Such practices are good because they tend to prevent any hard feelings between the groups; they help the members of one fraternity to understand and appreciate the members of another. There is, however, little evidence of any such relationship existing between the local sororities. There always seems to be a feeling of tension, dislike and distrust between the girls' groups. The pangs of rush season and other forms of competition seem to keep the k e t t l e boiling throughout the year. In fact, the relationships between sororities often take on war-like proportions. There were reports of two sororities banding together during the WSGA and Pan-hellenic elections last year, for the specific purpose of making sure that another sorority came out on the short end of the deal. And there are rumors that another fight is brewing for this year's elections. It would begin a new era in Auburn history, if this feeling between the sororities and frater_ nities could be eliminated. Perhaps, if the sororities would give joint parties more often or just visit be-twen one another, the situation would disappead. And, since both sororities and fraternities are un- (Continued on page 5) Salt From Walt Many Competent Instructors Observed By Walter Everidge Everidge After spending some time at this institution, I have become more and more amazed at the number of competent instructors and professors available on the campus. Many times I have overheard comments to the effect that such and such a professor would make a g o od street cleaner. Considering the job that is being done at API and the lack of inducements to qualified p e r sonnel, I would say that we are not bad off. Granted there are some instructors who are more qualified to instruct than others, but that is generally the case everywhere you go. I'll back the qualified and competent instructor 100 per cent. As far as those slipshod, lackadaisical persons, who mar the dignity of the educational profession by calling themselves teachers, are concerned, well—I'll rock along in the same boat with other students. No attempt can be made to analyze the reasons why a person would desire to enter the teaching profession without getting involved in the complexities of the "human element." This columnist does not have the space to dedicate to that factor. But by way of including it, I'll say that perhaps the greatest singular inducement is that a person must possess a type of "missionary spirit," and let the "human element" go at that. The age old dignity of the profession attracts many people. Others are attracted by the social circle, to use the term in a broad sense, which is always prevalent within the confines of the educational world. Many others are instructors simply because, upon graduation they are not certain of the field in which they would like to do their work. As a result they instruct part time while they acquire a higher degree, and then find that it's to their liking. To be realistic in a world that requires realism, the greatest disadvantage to the teaching profession is the low scale of take-home pay. Auburn does not have the funds available to offer an attractive salary to effectual personnel. This is due to the fact that we are a state supported institution. According to statistics released in 1951 (the only available statistics) the average salary earned by the typical instructor was $1,564 in terms of 1939 dollars. By comparison this same professor earned $1,875 in 1939. This represents a loss in real earnings of 16 per cent. The story is the same from instructors to full professors. Losses in real earnings by rank reveal that assistant professors suffered an 18 per cent decrease, associate professors 29, and full professors 23. This loss in earning power does not include income tax payments. It can be seen that salary is no attraction. Economic justifications can be made for the reasons why, during the last 16 years, the incomes of working people in Alabama have shown increases ranging from 15-81 per cent in real earnings. There is no economic justification for the decline in teacher earning powers. Under this economic squeeze, if API should seek new instructors, the salary scale is so low that it will attract the less efficient instructor. At present, the school is always faced with the possibility of losing its qualified personnel to big business and other institutions which can afford to nay more. By and large the situation boils down to one, where I find myself in a position of not questioning the incompetency of a poorly paid staff. Instead, I feel a spirit of admiration for the men and women who turn out a good finished product at API. We are not in a position to demand anything greater from an institution that is suffering from the stigma of an undeveloped state-wide educational system. A Word With Sully Hall Sentenced For Music Slaying With assistance from the research staff of Time magazine, we have gathered a few of the zany actions and comments of the human race for your approval. Here they are, forthwith and notwithstanding. In Jackson, Miss., the state supreme court u p h e l d the three-year prison sentence of Huddie H a l l, convicted of the d a n c e - h a l l shooting of a man who persisted in playing the "Tennessee Waltz" on t h e jukebox. (Auburn- "Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes" to death had better beware. After all, three Sullivan ites who nickel years isn't such a long time.) In San Francisco, Calif., Jean Connors got a gift-wrapped four-foot boa constrictor from her boy friend, who explained: "I wanted to give her something different." (Last quarter at API, a certain gentleman from Georgia presented a lively two foot alligator to his current beloved. The alligator resided in a bathtub in one of the girl's dorms for at least one night. Upon being questioned the 'gator hissed, "I never had it so good.") In Mt. Clemens, Mich., when police asked Melvin Reno why he was driving his car on the sidewalks, Reno muttered: "I'm too drunk to be on the street." (Arresting officers stated that Reno was driving in a 1953 model Frenzy.) In Chicago, when police caught By Charles Sullivan Raymond Conners at the Inter-n a t i o n a l Livestock Exposition with a lamb hidden under his coat, he explained: "It was wandering in the aisles, and I just wanted to keep it warm." (We've heard better excuses for picking something up.) In Fargone, North Dakota, after being marooned in his car for four days during a blizzard, Jack Frost greeted his rescuers with, "Anybody got a shovel?" (We bet Frost wished that he had been in South Dakota.) In Wausau, Wis., farmer Walter Brandt got his marriage annulled after telling the judge he had discovered that the man who had been living in his^house for the past six years was not his wife's "brother," but her first husband. (After being kicked out of the house, the "brother" said, "I should have paid more rent.") Plain White-Wash Tag System Submitted By Committee There has been a large amount of griping lately about the parking problems on the campus. The problem is urgent and very real. The talk goes on but very little is actually being done to remedy the situation. A committee, headed by Claude Casey, recently studied the situation and submitted a report calling for a campus tag system. The committee's plan called for a system whereby a colored tag would be issued to each driver at registration. The color of his tag would indicate what school he was in, and consequently would limit the area in which he could park. The area around his school being the area in which he could park. All of the parking areas would not have to be restricted. Areas such as the Sports Arena, Ag Hill, and Vet Hill would not need such measures, even though students in these schools would need a tag also. Personally, I don't know what would be the best remedy for the parking situation would be, but an idea better than this one has not been suggested. The solution lies in the congest- By Herb White ed areas, where the problem exists. The possibility of more parking space is remote, if not impossible. Agreed, that this idea has some faults, but if adopted it might work into something beneficial to all. Indirectly, those who drive can alleviate the situation themselves. Needed spaces are sometimes used up by drivers who live within walking distance of the college. Walking is much less of an inconvenience to them than is a crowded parking space to those (Continued on page 5) I Bouquets 6- Brickbats 'Plainsman* Readers Talk Back Dear Editor: Several days ago I, having nothing better to do, picked up a copy of The Plainsman and idly glanced through it. It was a good enough paper, as papers go (which usually isn't very far), but something is missing! Jokes! B.e they dirty or clean; be ihey mildly amusing or wildly hilarious, they still be jokes and one of the most popular parts of a college or any newspaper. Why have they gone? Are your columnists afraid of the competition? And anyhow, don't you realize that if it weren't for the weather and jokes that 90 per cent of the people wouldn't have anything to talk about? And you must admit that most people had lather hear a joke, yes even an off-color one, than the never-new remarks about that age-old subject, the weather. Have I proven my point? In other words, "Put the jokes back in The Plainsman." Another suggestion—why not run a Pogo strip in The Plainsman? I have known of several other colleges that have done this and it has proved itself to be very popular. Pogo, as you may or may not know, has some rather sly wit in it. And I, speaking only for myself of course, had much rather look at Pogo and his friends than some of the pictures that now ap-- pear in The Plainsman. Enclosed is a short, short story about a professor and a football player. I must admit that it isn't very funny, but one could possibly consider it amusing if he read it after flunking a quiz (which I understand is done quite frequently) or had other encounters with t h a t much-talked-about-but- little-done subject, professors. You may use it if you like and you may even give yourself credit for it if you like. If you don't use it, the least you could do is to laugh at it. Yours for more laughs, Sam S. Rubenstein' A careful examination of Mr. Rubenstein's contribution left us with mixed feelings—too humane to print it and too nauseated to laugh at it. Thanks anyway, Mr. R. _- Ed. Dear Editor: When grades are posted each quarter students naturally compare point averages. This is, all well and good except for a few students, namely, the students in the school of agriculture. If an agriculture student makes an average of which he is proud, he is seldom complimented, but rather hit squarely in the face with a statement to the effect of ag school being a "crip." Ag students disagree, but try to understand why other students have this opinion. They are misled by the titles of many subjects. They think forestry is nothing more than distinguishing between a pine and an oak, vegetable gardening is dropping a tomato seed in the soil and coming back in a month or two and picking a bushel of tomatoes, dairying is learning to milk with both hands, etc. This, however, is not even the beginning. There are many things that make agriculture m u c h more complicated: varieties, fertilizers, diseases, insects, methods of cultivation, economics, and many other things. Believe me these "things" are no "crips." Many people say they are certain there is nothing hard about the school of agriculture because they know some students who seldom crack a book. Sure some study only a very little, but don't you find that true in every school? Some students in chemistry, industrial management, education, art, journalism, and all others make outstanding grades with very little study. These students are few, and agriculture has no more than its share. Ag students study different crops, but in every case they are trying to learn how to produce the highest yields with the best quality, in the most economical way. Simple though it sounds, it requires knowledge in fields that range from chemistry and physics to math and English. No, the School of Agriculture is far from simple, so when an ag student makes good grades let's realize that he has worked long and hard instead of saying, "Sure, it's a crip." Sincerely, Ed Vaughan Dear Editor: What used to be a joke on our campus has turned into a very grave injustice both to the students and the professors, and also threatens the great Auburn Spirit. This injustice is the use, by many of our students, of the term "brown-nosing t h e professor." This term is used, as we all know, by those who wish to point out someone who goes to his professor and uses all kinds of flattery in hopes of getting the professor to add a few points to his grade. This term- is no longer used for its original purpose, but is used against any student who does more than answer a direct question asked by the professor. If he speaks to the professor on the street, goes up after class to get needed help, or to get something explained, or is just friendly to the professor—then he is said to be "brown-nosing the prof." Can't we stop this? It has gotten so bad that no one dares try to make friends with their professors for fear of what the other students will say about him or what the professor may think. I know one professor on this campus who lets his students know at the beginning of each quarter that if he even ever thinks some one in his class is trying to "polish the apple" then they have "had it" in his class. Do you think any student would go to him for help, regardless of how bad he needed it? I was taught to be nice and friendly to all people and to always try to make friends. This, I have done here at college and as a result, I have fallen in the path of those students (some of whom I thought were my friends) who continuously u s e t h e t e rm "brown-nosing the prof." We are men and women now, why can't we act like them? Let's spend more time trying to make friends and stop trying to stop others from making friends. Sincerely, : Name withheld by request Dear Editor: We, being fans of the late Hank Williams, composer and singer of hillbilly and folk music, think that the article in the January 7, 1953 edition of The Plainsman by Jo- Anne Lucci was not only Uncalled for and unfair to the many fans and lovers of Hank Williams' type Plan to paint the house before that formal week-end? THEN SEE OUR SELECTION OF QUALITY PITTSBURGH PAINTS. I Graduate Fellowships In Radiological Physics Available To Seniors Auburn seniors in chemistry, ohysies or engineering are eligible for Atomic Energy Commission-sponsored graduate fellowships in radiological physics for the 1953- 54 school year, according to a statement issued this, week by the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies. Radiological physics is a new field of science concerned with .ieat physics, radiation monitor-ng and control, radioistope-measurements and similar activities associated with the use of radioisotopes or the release of nuclear energy. UP TO 75 fellowships may be awarded, w i t h fully-accredited graduate study t» be carried out in three locations. One program is operated by the University of A'ashington and the Rochester and Brookhaven National Laboratory, another by the Hanford Works of .he AEC, and the third by Vander-bilt University and the Oak Ridge iVational Laboratory. In each case, nine months of course work at the university is followed by three months of additional study and field training at the cooperating AEC installation. BASIC spending for fellows is $1600 per year, with an allowance of $350 if married and $350 for each dependent child. University tuition and required fees will be paid by the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies, which administers the program for the AEC. Additional information on the program may be obtained direct from the Institute at Oak Ridge, MISS RICH BUILDING A HOUSE OF CARDS, a portrait by George Knapton, is included in "English Portraits and Landscapes" now being shown in API's Biggin Hall Gallery through the courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. of music, but also a striking blow to the whole music world as this type music is fast rising to the top ranking spot on the hit parade, according to the so called "Disc Jockeys" that she mentioned. It is our request that she, in future columns, please leave her personal opinion out of what is meant to be a recognition of some person, whether or not they are famous or infamous for some particular reason. We .appreciate the fact that she stated that some people like his music, even though she seems to think a good portion of the mourners at the funeral were merely there to see and hear other Grand Ole Opry stars. We do not think ihis was true because, as she mentioned in her article, he had many thousands of friends and fans. We are only a few of them. Sincerely yours, Milton K. Parsons Frank Sellers Harold W. Tucker William L. Landgraf Billy Jean Hood Santos Tells IRC Of Philippine Problems Bruno M. S a n t o s , formerly principal of an agricultural school in the Philippine Islands and now a graduate student in API's department of agricultural education, spoke at the regular meeting of the International Relations Club last week. Santos summarized the progress evidenced since the Islands received their independence, and discussed education, economic, political, and social problems confronting the Philippines. He.stated that although eighty per cent of the Filipino men are farmers, food has to be imported. "Mechanization," he said, "is the answer to the food problem and although some farmers still consider their old methods best, the modernization program is making some progress." Inter-Sorority Relations (Continued from page 4) der constant attack by those who would welcome their abolition. Any actions on the part of one group which would promote understanding between that group and another would work for the i betterment of all. Solve your brush, turpentine, and hardware needs. AUBURN ICE & COAL CO. BUILDERS OF FINE HOMES ^fD en 4* Chances are you've received and expressed this wish a good bit in recent weeks. How about concrete plans for your own prosperity, though? / We at the Bank of Auburn urge you to seriously consider two steps toward that goal—a checking account and a savings account. Not only is a checking account more convenient, but it's good training in businesslike handling of your finances, helps to keep better track of how you're spending it. A savings account even when the weekly or monthly amount added is small, makes the saving habit easier and, with our two per cent interest, grows surprisingly fast. Come in tomorrow and talk it over. We'll be happy to start you on the road to prosperity! English Portraits On Display In Biggin Auburn's first exhibition of "old masters" from a major museum is now on display in the new fireproof gallery in Biggin. The exhibition, entitled "English Portraits and Landscapes," will be on view until Saturday, January 31. The paintings were lent by The Metropolitan Museum of Arts and are circulated by The American Federation of Arts, Washington, D. C. This exhibition of British painting is equally divided between portraits and landscapes. Six great names of the eighteenth century England (Gainsborough, Reynolds, Romney, Raeburn, Hoppner and Lawrence) are represented and the works can be compared. FOUND: One pair blue shell rim glasses. Owner may claim same by contacting Mary Frances Farley at Dorm 9. |Committees Named For Military Ball Scabbard and Blade, national military honor saciety, is completing plans for the annual milL tary ball to be held in the student activities building March 7. The military ball is sponsored by the advanced corps of the £irmy, navy, and air force ROTC units on the campus, and plans are coordinated by Scabbard and Blade. Committees for the ball are: Selection—Ray Warren, Rome, Ga. and Jack Green, Mobile, co-chairmen; Jim Lineberger, Fitzgerald, Ga. Banquet—Bob Gaddis, Pratt-ville, chairman; Ken Baisden, Andalusia; J. M. McKay, Guin; Robert Johnston, Evergreen, and R. L. Howell, Montgomery. Publicity—Bill Anderson, Fairfield, chairman; Walter Everidge, Columbus, Ga.; Bill Currie, Montgomery; Charles Sullivan, Camp Hill, and Bill Parks, Wetumpka. Reception — Godfrey Bennett, Auburn, chairman; R. A. Dodds, Birmingham; R. F. G o o l s b y, Montgomery; Warren Andrews, Brewton, and J. H. Traylor, Woodland. 5—THE PLAfNSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 Plain White Wash (Continued from page 4) who live far from the campus. Also, parking irregularly and over the lined areas reduces the number of parking spaces available. Many other schools, some of them considerably smaller than API, have, been forced to adopt systems of the kind mentioned above. 11 might even work in Auburn. Flower—George Sarinopoulos, Fairfield, chairman; Ken Allums, Dora, and Jim Williams, Syla-cauga. Decorations—J. M. Maschoff, Auburn; and John Arnold, co-chairmen; C. W. Benefield, Ozark; J. W. Bowles, Shawmut; Ken Nail, Atmore; George Stewart, Evergreen, and Don Rowell, Selma. Bids—J. B. Thompson, Davis-ton; and B. E. Tidmore, Greensboro, co-chairmen; Frank Fink, Fairfax, and Ben Lawson, Auburn. Administrative — Royce Jones, Auburn; and Gary Engstrom, Mobile, co-chairmen; Russ Wiltsie, Binghamton, N.Y., and C. S. Morris, Fairmont, W. Va. FROM THE CAMPUS FULLER BRUSH MAN-HERE'S . . . Debutante Cosmetics Daggett-Randall quality products now distributed by your Fuller salesman. GIFT BOXES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY February 14th Showings for sororities, groups FREE SAMPLES ERNEST O. SNYDER I 333 N. Gay • Phone 277-W Serving Auburn & Pepperell Local Octet Sings For Montgomery Club The Auburn Men's Glee Club Octet, API student group, presented a program at the Montgomery Kiwanis Club luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Jefferson Davis Hotel. Negro spirituals, barber shop quartet numbers, and popular songs were featured on the program. The octet was formed from the Auburn Men's Glee Club, an API choral group, to promote good fellowship in song and to present a variety for glee club concerts. Members of the octet are Gene Guazzo, O r a n g e , N.J.; Donald Chapman, Hapeville. Ga.; William Bamberg, Birmingham; Jack Watson, Opelika; David Loiry, Talladega; William C. Watkins, Montgomery; William Berrey, Birmingham, and Hugh McCrary, Birmingham. D I N E IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE SEAFOOD STEAKS CHICKEN You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. AUBURN GRILLE "We pay 2% Interest on Savings" BANK OF AUBURN Member FDIC & Federal Reserve System AS WE RECALL . . . - J : , " i . ,' OUR YESTERDAYS! Yes, Last week we celebrated our 75th Anniversary! Burton's Book Store was founded by the Burton Brothers, Joseph Quarterman and Robert Wilton Burton. Doors were opened for business January 23,1878. ... • By the grace of its friends, it grew and prospered. Much later than 1878 Robert Wilton Burton became the sole owner of the business and upon his death in June, 1917, it was inherited by his daughters, Misses Lucile and Miriam Burton. It remains Burton's Book Store, a nd it's first slogan "Something New Every Day" is just as applicable today as it was yesterday. We are now selling books to the second and third generations, and to our most loyal friends who have made this possible, we are most grateful. BOOKS SUPPLIES MANY# MANY GIFTS - Suntm^ ^av& Stone - "Something New Every Day' Jan. 23, 1878 Jan. 23,1953 K ...... • —*--JHTi-.«T**n*rTr •T,".ti'?~.ryiy^y**'ir--J'«wr*-*.-':rT' Q - • \ #• Vol Cagers Edge Plainsmen 72-70; i I S H I S Y l © W S Jack Turner Leads Auburn Scoring By Ronald Owen, Sports Editor Joel Eaves Display Of Sportsmanship Should Be Example To Student Body One of the most pleasing displays of sportsmanship ever witnessed on a college campus, here or elsewhere, was Coach Joel Eaves action to stop Auburn students' booing last Wednesday night in the Tiger-Georgia basketball game. Zippy Morocco, the nearest thing to a one man team in the conference, had been keeping the Bulldogs in the game with his fancy sharpshooting. Up until the third quarter, the little Georgian hadn't missed a free-throw. Some of his charity tosses were questionably earned and Auburn students began booing every time Morocco stepped to the free throw line. Student harassing served its purpose. Morocco missed three straight free throws and was toeing the line for his fourth attempt—accompanied by boos and catcalls—when Coach Eaves stood up and gestured to the crowd to be quiet. Response was immediate, the gym was silent and Morocco made his shot. What made the act more outstanding was that it came in one of the game's closer moments, where student booing could have easily "rattled" the whole Georgia team and made victory a cinch for the Plainsmen. Eaves had everything to gain and nothing to lose by the crowd's harassing as far as winning the game was concerned. But no doubt he has some opinions, not complimentary, of schools who boo opponents, and he doesn't want a team to leave Auburn thinking "The Loveliest Village" is that kind of place. Auburn students shouldn't have had to be quieted by the coach. A certain amount of booing is expected of any crowd at a sports event, but an excessive amount is unbecoming. It isn't the Auburn spirit—it reminds me of the crowd who watched Alabama play Auburn in Tuscaloosa a couple of weeks ago. There are six home games remaining on the Tigers schedule. I hope there's not a repeat performance of last week's calibre on the part of the students—not even against 'Bama. Trampoline Act Takes Much Practice Another interesting sidelight to the game was the half time show on the trampoline by Betty Houston and Hugh Ector. Few people are aware of the many hours of hard work which were necessary in preparing for this brief performance. Every evening students who are interested in gymnastics practice in the sports arena under the direction of Coach Joe Lowder. None tof them get credit for their extra work and do it only because they are interested in the sport. Long hours of work—usually after 3 p.m.—are spent on each routine and stunt the public sees. Because of the limited facilities Auburn now has for gymnastics, Coach Lowder has had to work'doubly hard to keep students interested. The gyrrirosjjj: class has only one end of the arena (wrestling and basketball use the rest) in which to practice on the trampoline parallel bars, tumbling, etc., and care has to be taken so that no act interferes with another. Auburn entered a gymnastic team in college competition for the first time in the school's history just before Christmas in an effort to stimulate interest in the sport. Because of the lack of adequate space and facilities, the idea of intercollegiate digladiations has been given up until next year. Until that time Coach Lowder says the team will continue to work, maybe giving a few more half-time shows in order that next year they can field a top-notch aggregation. * * * * Tiger Topics ___ Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan has reached the conclusion that Auburn might profit from the elimination of the two platoon system. Coach Jordan says ". . . we sign up players who were stars in high school, not specialists, so all our men are capable of playing defense and offense. I think we're going to like the one-platoon system." * * * * For the second time this season, bad luck plagues Coach Joel Eaves' "Swish Kids." The first time was just before the Memphis Invitational Tournament, when five of the Tiger regulars came down with food poisoning. This time the ill luck is in the form of influenza. Four of Eaves' regulars, John Cochran, Jim Martin, Gordon Mum-mert and Robert Wright, have been bitten by the bug and are not counted on for much action this week. W- * * * * Maryland coach Jim Tatum, in Bob Phillip's column (Birmingham Post-Herald), says of quarterback Vince Dooley, "Speaking of boys who won't be hurt by the one-platoon system, you can include Auburn's Vince Dooley. He's one of the best all around football players I saw last season. The new rule will make a star out of that boy." * * * * Though not concerned with sports on the Plains, the antics of Bevo Francis, Rio Grande College, on the basketball court are something to talk about. At last count this 6'9" center had scored 1,108 points for an average of 50.4 points per game. Francis was first brought to the public eye when he set a national record by scoring 116 points in one game. Since then basketball fans all over the United States have been keeping up with the lanky center's progress. Freshmen Play Saints Here Tonight Coach Bill Lynn's freshman quintet will take on the St. Bernard Saints tonight in the Auburn Sports Arena. The Saints took Auburn early in the season, 95-85, and will probably be favored over the "Whiz Kids" this time. Rivalry will be tense—St. Bernard is Lynn's old Alma Mater—and the game should prove to be very interesting. Bernard fields a high scoring quintet, having scored over 100 points in four different games this season. Auburn will be somewhat weakened by the loss of two men who have graduated to the varsity since Coach Eaves lost two varsity players temporarily to the flu bug. By Ronald Owen Plainsman Sports Editor Breathless fans watched a game ending shot by Jack Turner scoot in and then out as the Tennessee Vols eked out a 72-70 win over Auburn's luckless Plainsmen. Coach Joel Eaves' flu-ridden "Swish Kids" fought desperately but it wasn't Auburn's night and the Tigers suffered their third SEC setback in five trys. The win was the Vols' fourth straight against Southeastern Conference competition to give them a 4-2 record. FOUR AUBURN players fouled out in the nip and tuck affair but the subs came through and the Tigers were in the ball game all the way. Bob Miller, Jim O'Don-nell, Dan Fausett and Bill Fickling all left the game in the last quarter with five fouls. That, coupled with the fact that John Cochran, Jim Martin, and Bob Fenn were indisposed because of influenza, left the tall Tigers at about half strength for the finish. When the game ended Auburn had three guards and two forwards in the contest. Bob Wright, the only center who didn't foul out, left the game in the fourth quarter with a sprained ankle. THE SCORING for both teams was evenly distributed over the four quarters. At the end of the initial period the two quintets were tied 17-17, but by half-time the Vols had crept out in front 37-34. ans all the way. Sparked by Turner and Bill Kirkpatrick the "Swish Kids" trailed by 62-60 with four minutes to go and narrowed the margin to 64-65 in the next two minutes. The Vols started freezing the ball, Auburn fouled and with less than a minute remaining in the game Eaves' quintet trailed by a big three points. Jim O'Donnell cut the margin to 70-71, Tennessee made a charity toss good and the stage was set for Turner's vain, yet dramatic, effort to tie the score. HIGH SCORING honors for the night went to the Vols Hank Ber-tclkamp and Ed Weiner, forwards, who had 22 points each. Auburn's high scorers were Jack Turner with 17 points and Bill Kirkpatrick with 14 points. Turner turned in another sparkling performance, playing an exceptionally good floor game along with his scoring. Kirkpatrick, playing before home folks (he's a Tennessean), showed the talent that made him All- State while in high school. The Auburn came fighting back and m t l e g u a r d t h r e w fa h i s p o i n ts when the buzzer sounded ending the third quarter, the Tigers trailed by just one point, 49-50. In the hectic last quarter, the Plainsmen pushed the Tennessee-when the Tigers needed them most. Freshman Kay Slayden looked good in his first start with the varsity, as he racked five points for the Plainsmen. Auburn's Soft-Spoken Cage Mentor Calls '53 Team 'Young, Scrappy' By John Raines "What do you think of your basketball team now, coach, after two setbacks, and then a good comeback against Georgia?" A tall, heavyset, prematurely grey-haired man leaned against his car, thought for a moment, smiled, and then said "Well, there's not much I can say except' that we're almost the same team now that we were to begin with. We've got a good ball team, not great, but a young and scrappy ball team which has played, and will play, to win every ball game." That was the way Auburn's Coach Joel Eaves put, in his mild-mannered but frank way, the basketball situation. Eaves, on being questioned about his team's games specifically stated that although the setbacks Auburn has incurred were not heralded, they were not surprising. He says that Georgia Tech has improved probably more than any other team in the conference, and that Alabama's surprise punch, after first of the season losses, was anticipated. HE POINTED OUT that while newcomer Bob Miller was a pleasant surprise to Auburnites, the improvement of Jack Turner should not be taken lightly. Turner was the sparkplug in the comeback against Georgia. Eaves commented that freshman Jim O'Donnell, with a little more experience, should be one of Auburn's best assets. Coach Eaves concluded by saying that his team has ten of the toughest games of the season still facing it. He wouldn't make any comment on Auburn's final standing in the SEC. EAVES CAME back to the Plains four years ago to assume the reins of the 1949-50 basketball team after Danny Doyle resigned to take a scouting job with the Boston Red Sox farm system. Since then, Coach Eaves has been one of the most popular figures at API. He earned eight athletic monograms while participating in active sports as an undergraduate here. In addition to being a standout on the hardwood, he made AU-SEC end in football in 1937, and carried a heavy pitching schedule during the baseball season. His talents were by no means confined to the field of athletics, Coach Joel Eaves but on the contrary he was an outstanding student. Although he was afraid he wouldn't make the necessary grades to begin with, he finally made Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Pi honoraries. He was also a member of Spades, Omicron Delta Kappa, "A" Club and Scabbard and B4ade. After graduating he started coaching at the University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., but this was interrupted for service during the war. He coached basketball and football at Fort Sill, Okla., during the war. In two years his cage team wop 40 games and lost four, while the same time he coached the football team to an undefeated season. After Fort Sill he made a tour of duty in the Pacific. BEFORE COMING to Auburn, he spent the intervening years after the war in Atlanta, coaching Boy's High and Murphy High to outstanding records. Some fans say that Coach Eaves is a referee's best friend. They point out that they have never seen him show anger toward an official nor toward a player. While saying this they are quick to point out that this is no fault of his, but rather a likeable personality trait. Independent Teams Show Progress Toward Trophy Independent basketball got under way in fashion last week as teams settled down to the business of winning the independent basketball trophy. Last Monday, Lawco took the DP team 35-29 behind the sharp shooting of Robinson who had 12 points, but DP's Milan tossed 13 points through the hoop to take high scoring honors for the night. Another game Monday saw the Tippers take the Pigs 36 to 25. Slaker scored 12 points for the Pigs and Harless racked 12 points for the winners. That same night the Hops won by a forfeit from Smit, the Clowns got a forfeit win from Dukes and Navy took a forfeit win from Slop. Tuesday's games saw the JKS team take the Rinks 34-19, Division P lose to the Rookies 30-50, DR edge TX 39-35, and DTD slaughter DV 53-29. Fairford, Jones and Allamel tossed in eight points apiece in the Rookies' win, and McCrary paced the losers with 11 points. Bass led the DR team past Theta Xi with 17 points. Lawrence hit for 14 points for Theta Xi. Clark took high point honors in the DTD-DV game with a 13 point effort for the winners while Lane was scoring 12 for the DV's. 6—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 Dad's Day Game To Be Inaugurated Next Grid Season Denny Ray, President of ODK, national men's honor society, announced this week that the organization is planning to inaugurate an annual "Dad's Day" football classic. As plans now stand, the occasion will be Auburn's first SEC football game (Ole Miss), an event of October 3. Athletic director Jeff Beard an- * nounced his approval and advocated immediate steps to be taken towards planning the event. Many ideas have been offered from other colleges who have found the occasion very successful. PLANS ARE being made to hold a reception and a dance in honor of the visiting parents and a portion of the stadium will be reserved for the parents and students. Ray stated that he hopes that the fathers of the football players will be able to sit on the players' bench and wear jerseys with numerals corresponding to their sons'. TWO STARTLED Bulldogs, and equally interested teammate Bob Miller watch Tiger Cager Jack Turner drop in two points at the Sports Arena's main event last Wednesday night. 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ABB0ir#*^€ COtffUo f mcot V *-' V -i.h CHARLES LAUGHTON FOX NEWS & TOM & JERRY CARTOON SATURDAY FEB. 7 Double Feature No. 1 No. 2 J-TTTg~^1 AUICD AKTISTS PRODUCTION V I I W JOHNNY SHEFFIELD KAREN SHARPE Serial—Mysterious Island No. 14—Cartoon Tiger Giants Conquer Hot Bulldogs; Morocco Burns Hoops For 28 Points By Larry Conner Georgia's Bulldogs and their one man gang, Zippy Morocco, folded in the fourth quarter before the rush of the tall men of the Plains and Auburn went on to their third straight win over the University of Georgia 78-69. The Tigers and the Bulldogs fought it out last Wednesday night for three and a half quarters in one of the most even and ex- w a y a s t h e T i § e r s s 0 USn t t 0 s h a k - .citing hardwood struggles seen t h e i r tenacious foe and move out around the Sports Arena in a long m f r o n t f o r «°°d- T h e , h h d <«unr-time. The score was tied eleven times in the first three quarters, with the biggest lead enjoyed by either ter ended with the score tied 55-55. 'As the last quarter opened, Turner and Morocco each hit for two points and the game was tied team being a four point margin | f°r the last time 57-57. From here £held by the Bulldogs in the second I quarter. Morocco was in form and I vfired again and again as the Bull- Idogs' effort for their first confer-the Tigers took complete control of the floor, both backboards and the ballgame. Auburn guard Bill Kirkpatrick practically ran the Bulldogs to death in the fourth tence victory looked dangerously, quarter. He had 12 points to show t'elose to paying off. Turner and i-Miller answered the Morocco Ithreat to lead the Tigers out in {front at half time by a single [point 36-35. THE SECOND half turned out to | b t just as exciting as the first. i Morocco hit for a quick field goal ^that put the Bulldogs ahead 37-36. SAuburn got two points to go out | in front 38-37, then Zippy sank a £free throw and it was all tied up |again 38-38. That was the way it iwent for the rest of the quarter. jFirst Auburn, then Georgia, would Jtake a slim lead. It was Jack |Turner and Bob Miller leading the for his night's work. A LAST gasp by the Bulldogs narrowed the count to 71-67 with two and one-half minutes to play. The Tigers increased their lead to 75-69, and the "freeze" Was on. Auburn picked up three more points against the frantic Bulldogs as the game ended and posted their ninth victory in twelve starts. Zippy Morocco was high scorer with 28 points followed by Jack Turner and Bob Miller who scored 23 and 18 points respectively. The win gave Auburn a 2-2 SEC record. LET'S MEET ON THE CORNER... at Toomer's Drugs f o r all your drug needs • WHITMAN AND NUNNALLY CANDIES • TUSSY COSMETICS ° r r, - t- -. •• - • • PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES NOT EVEN BREATHING HARD after whitewashing the Vanderbilt Commodores 32-0 in the season's first home wrestling meet Saturday night, the 1953 edition of Auburn's mat team lines up for a picture. Under the direction of Coach "Swede" Umbaeh, the grqariers are gunning for the seventh straight SEC wrestling crown. 'Swede' Umbaeh Priming Matmen For Drive To Seventh Championship By Larry Conner Coach of the SEC's championship wrestling team for six straight years—that's the record of Auburn wrestling coach Swede Umbaeh. Unaided by scholarships or state high school wrestling programs, Umbaeh has run up a record of 50 wins against 10 losses and one tie since 1946 when he became Auburn's first varsity wrestling coach. In the seven years he has been the API mat mentor, Umbaeh has tutored 34 SEC wrestling champions. He has built this Tiger powerhouse to such proportions that now Auburn ranks as the top collegiate wrestling team east of the Mississippi. UMBACH LEARNED his wrestling at Oklahoma A & M under Edward Clark Gallegar, one of the greatest wrestling coaches of all time, and played four years as a guard on the football team besides his four seasons of college wresting. Umbaeh began his coaching career in 1927 at Gerry High School, Gerry, Okla. He coached wrestling, football, and basketball in Oklahoma high schools for 14 years before moving to William and Mary College in 1941 as freshman football coach. While at William and Mary, Umbaeh was also wrestling coach, track coach, and Intramural Sports Director. He came to Auburn as varsity foo'tball end coach in 1944. The same year he was named to head the men's physical education department. IN 1946 UMBACH started Auburn's first varsity wrestling team. Hampered by inexperience (they had no practice before Christmas), Coach Umbach's first Auburn team won only one of four meets that year. Since that shaky start, Umbach's maulers have been virtually unbeatable. They now are aiming for their seventh consecutive SEC wrestling championship. The only problem now is, in Coach Umbach's own words, "we want some stiffer competition." Guy Smith Announces Organizational Meeting For Young Republicans Auburn's chapter of the Young Republican League of Alabama will hold an organizational meeting Tuesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. in Samford Hall, according to B. Guy Smith, chapter chairman. "Since this will be our first meeting after the election, we urge all interested citizens to attend and take part in our future plans," Smith stated. "Lonnie Noojin, state chairman of the Young Republicans,' will preside over the organizational discussions, if possible, Smith added. IN THE CUPID MOOD? VALENTINE TIME IS ROMANCE TIME, AND WHAT COULD SHOW YOUR SENTIMENTS AS WELL AS A JOCKISCH DIAMOND? OUR RINGS ARE KNOWN' FOR THEIR BEAUTY AND BRILLIANCE, AND IN OUR WIDE SELECTION YOU ARE SURE TO FIND THE STONE TO SHOW YOUR LOVE. COME IN TODAY. %fr—~> JocHsch ^welry Influenza Plagues Basketball Starters As Tigers Prepare For Maroon Tilt By Ronald Owen After a one-game jatfnt into Tennessee, the Tiger cagers return to the Plains Saturday to take on the Mississippi State Maroons in an SEC tilt Saturday night in the Sports Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m. As the season progresses, Mississippi's fast-breaking cagers have been proving to be one of the surprises of the conference. Not highly rated at the beginning of the season, the Maroons are now in the thick of the battle for the SEC crown. The boys from the "Rebel State," though not lacking in height, have been depending mostly .upon speed tor their victories. —— AFTER MAKING a good showing in their win over Georga last week, bad luck immediately befell Coach Eaves' "Swish Kids". The Cochran, Jim Martin, Gordon Mummert and Bob Wright became influenza victims. Cochran and Martin have been confined to the ir.f irmary and Mummert and Wright were doubtful as players for the Tennessee tilt. The loss of Cochran and Martin for two or three games could prove disaster - ous to the Eavesmen. Cochran is one of the leading scorers and the top rebound man, while Martin is "flu bug" hit the Plains, and John a backboard specialist. Athey's Cafe 'Where the students meet' CAFETERIA SERVICE 11 to 1:30 and 5 to 7 FOUNTAIN DRINKS AND DELICIOUS SANDWICH PLATES SELF SERVICE ON COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS NO W A I T I N G AT ATH EY'S Houston-Ector Trampoline Routine Attracts Attention At Gym Shows By Walter Everidge and Doris Lessman Whenever Coach Joe Lowder's gymnastic team performs, there are two trampoline artists who attract a great amount of attention. Interest is bound to occur particularly when one of the partners in a specialty act happens to be a coed. Composing this flashing duo are Hugh Ector, junior in education from Albany, Ga., and Norwegian Scholarships Open To Teachers From June 27 to August 8, 1953, the University of Oslo will hold its seventh summer school for American and Canadian students who have completed at least their freshman year in any accredited college or university. The Insti- ! tute for English-Speaking Teach- Betty Houston, Jackson, Miss., senior in home economics, who combined their talents last October to present an act which was the first of its kind to hit the campus. BETTY, WHO is also a member of Auburn's majorette corps, became interested in the tricky trampoline one day last summer when rain forced the majorettes to practice in the sports arena. Noticing the trampolin, she asked to try it out, did, and was "crazy about it." Hugh had received his training under Coach Paul Kruchoski, who originated the gymnastic team. Prior to that time his only training similar to trampoline tricks had been confined to the diving board with the Charleston, S.C. swimming team. " H o w e v e r," Hugh stated, "it sure was a big help." THE PAIR, confided that they first began working together through a suggestion of Coach Howard Stubblefield. He had seen the same act performed in a circus and thought it would be suitable for a specialty act. Coach Joe Lowder taught the "nervy" couple basic movements which they later combined into a routine. Asked what they considered the most important factor in a duo performance, they both agreed that timing had the greatest value, in as much as a lack of coordination could cause a serious accident. Betty will testify to this since she has received a few bruises as a result of falling off the trampoline. These two gymnasts p r o ve that acrobatics of this type require hours of practice. "We have been practicing," they confide, "every afternoon in the sports arena from 3-5:30 until recently. But since we proved to be a distraction to the basketball squad we were asked not to use the gym." "THIS HAS created quite a problem for us, since an act of this kind requires constant prac-tic^" in order to keep our timing. We have asked the use of the student ac buidling, but we have not had a reply as yet." Up until the time they were asked not to use the gym, they were practicing a routine which is the most difficult they have liners will be a special the 1953 session. feature of Catalogues of courses, preliminary application material and other information is available from the Oslo Summer School Admissions Office, St. Olaf College, Noithfield, Minn. onto Hugh's shoulders. Hugh laughed and said, "Her legs flash around so quickly that I am afraid to get in a position to catch her." After two performances before API audiences the daring two-dertaken to perform. It involves ! some have clenched a permanent a backwards somersault by Betty I spot on the gymnastic team. 7—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1933 THE CUB ' i w * N. COLLEGE World's Best " S A N D W I C H E S H A M B U R G E R S M I L K SHAKES BAR-B-Q TRY OUR FRIED CHICKEN and REGULAR MEALS PP.OMPT VUIVCRV ttBVICf MEAL ricuerf tw*^ Phone 1717 AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE ENGINEERS WITH GOODYEAR Representatives of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the Goodyear Atomic Energy Corporation will be on your campus to interview Seniors with B.S. and advanced degrees in the following fields of technical study: • CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING • CIVIL ENGINEERING • CHEMISTRY Opportunities for graduates with the above degrees now exist in the following fields: • PLANT ENGINEERING • PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT • PROCESS DEVELOPMENT • RESEARCH • MACHINE DESIGN • FACTORY MANAGEMENT • TECHNICAL SALES Contact your student placement office now for your interview with the Goodyear representative on January 30 THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. AND GOODYEAR ATOMIC CORP. WE BUY BOOKS HAWKINS' BOOK COMPANY /4«i6wui& 0?%ieKcUcf, Soofatone WE BUY BOOKS NEW AND USED BOOKS FOR ALL COURSES COMPLETE LINE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES WE BUY BOOKS We Will Pay Cash For All Books Of Value Art Supplies - Architectural Materials - Engineering Equipment - Stationery - Fountain Pens WE BUY BOOKS t BMUaBflHC IMB—I Players Prep For Best Performance In Comedy By Leading Playwrights By Tom Duke "George Washington Slept Here," the comedy slated for a 10-night run on the API campus beginning February 10, is the result of 10 years of constant collaboration between two of the nation's leading playrights, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Robert Knowles, instructor in dramatics and director of the production, states that the Auburn Players are ready to "shoot the works" in making it the year's biggest event as far as local theater is concerned. The play requires two complete sets, and is filled with fast-paced comedy which is expected to offer a strong appeal to student audiences. and Hart, "George Washington Slept Here" takes its place with some of the best native satire and comedy ever offered in the American Theater. Both the authors have met with some measure of success, both singly and with other collaborators, but it is with each other that they both reach top form. Other products of the partner- AS A PRODUCT of Kaufman ship include "Once In A Lifetime," WEATHER UNPREDICTABLE Then t hi s zip-front windbreak-er is a perfect answer to your problem. It's ( knit collar, waist and wristlets help make it an ideal all-weather companion. Get it at— LEE JAMES CLOTHING CO., Inc. Down on Railroad Ave. OPELIKA, ALA. Frosh Honor Groups To Sponsor Party Phi Eta Sigma, national honorary society for freshmen men, and Alpha Lambda Delta, national honorary society for freshmen women, will jointly .sponsor a party for prospective members Thursday night, Jan. 29, it was announced today by Neil Christopher, president of Phi Eta Sigma, and Lee Helton, president of Alpha Lambda Delta. The party will be held in Student Center, located in the basement of Langdon Hall, at 7 p.m. All freshmen students with a 3.00, or better, scholastic average will be invited. The API chapter of Phi Eta Sigma was established in 1950. The chapter's faculty advisor, J im Foy, was recently elected Grand Secretary of the national society. Alpha Lambda D e l t a was brought to the campus in 1952. It has recently inaugurated a supervised study hall program in Auburn Hall for women students who do not have a 2.00 grade average. National requirement for membership in either society is a 3.5 or better scholastic average for two quarters during the freshman year. written in 1930; 1934's production of their most serious work "Merrily We Roll Along"; the Pulitzer Prize-winning "You Can't Take It With You" in 1936, "The Man Who Came To Dinner," which was first produced in 1939. BASED ON the half-legendary character of Alexander Wollcott, "The Man Who Came To Dinner," portraying an almost medieval individualist at odds with a conventional middle-class family, has become one of the American stage's most popular plays in the past 10 years. While "George Washington Slept Here" is far less elaborate and sophisticated than "The Man Who Came To Dinner"; it treats somewhat sympathetically, and with a wealth of comic incident and dialogue the desire of the average man to own a "place of his own" I; in the country. According to Knowles, the Players' production of George Washington Slept Here" promises to be one of the funniest plays of the year. Marvin Barron, Night Phone Operator, Metes Information To Local Callers By Howard Skclton Marvin Barron, is known after 1*1 p.m. as "Mr. Information." He works from 11 until 8 a.m. as the student telephone operator for the college. His friendly voice is the one that greets students and townspeople when they call the college exchange. Barron, a senior in pre-denis QUALITY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS, INC. Phone 740 or 1041 Offers any and oil laundry and dry cleaning services at best prices for quality service. Try our Dry Wash or Fluff Dry for economy i or our Finish Bundle. Pick Up 07 Cash and Carry. Plenty of parking space at our main plant on Opeltka Road. Call 740 or 1041 QUALITY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS, INC. try from Section, is a married veteran and has a family. The money he makes being the college operator, as he puts it, "sorta helps out." BARRON ENTERED API in 1947, but had to leave school for a while to work. After he came back, he held several other jobs on the campus before his present one. He worked at the College Library, as a salesman, and in the qualatative analysis laboratory. "In fact, people are always telling my wife that they had 'qual' under me several years ago. Actually, I just worked as a helper." Barron stated. When asked what he likes best about his job, Barron replied, "I like the nice way the students treat you. There is a terrific number of boys who place calls to the girls dormitory after the curfew hour of eleven. "When I tell them that it is after eleven, they are very nice about it. Most of them reply, 'You mean it's eleven already, I thought it was about 10:30. Thanks a lot'." Barron states that Dean Katharine Cater, Dean of Women, receives more calls than any other person on the campus while he is on duty. He also states that practically all of them are out-of-town business calls. The Infirmary ranks first on the list of places called between 11 at night and 8 in the morning. While working as the college operator for the past three years, Barron has noticed that students expect him to actually be "Mr. Information." "When students hear a siren or an ambulance they immediately start calling the college exchange to find out the particulars. Actually they know as much about what is going on as I do," Barron stated. Not only does Barron attend classes all day and work as the college operator, he also participates in extra-curricular activities. He is a member of the debating team, vice-president of Alpha Phi Omega honorary, and is active in BSU work. He served as training union director at the local Baptist Church this summer. HE AND his wife, Maxine, have a two year old daughter, Sheila. His wife also works—in the chemistry library. "Actually, we're all three associated with education in some degree since I go to school, Maxine works at he chemistry library, and little Sheila attends nursery school," s a i d Barron laughingly. After Barron graduates this year, he plans to attend the University of Alabama Dental School in Birmingham. New Band Available Auburn now has a newly formed six-piece orchestra called "The Starlighters." A u g m e n t e d by John Duncan, soecial student in chemistry from New York, the band is available to fulfill formal dance requirements. Duncan can be contacted at 1116 Magnolia Hall, phone 9207. Mclntyre To Attend Mental Health Sessions Dr. Sherwood Mclntyre, chairman of the API psychology department, will be among ten Ala-bamians attending a m e n t al health conference sponsored by the Southern Regional Education B o a r d in Atlanta Thursday through; Saturday. Primary purpose of the conference is to discuss ways of training psychologists for research and for community mental health services in the South. Called by the Southern R e g i o n a l Education Board, an organization established by 14 southern states to promote regional planning in higher education, the three-day conference will be held in cooperation with the U.S. Public Health Service. The meetings will be con- 8—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 ducted on the campus of Emory University, just outside Atlanta. Over 100 participants will attend from eight southern states to study ways of solving mental health problems in those states. The conferees will represent colleges and universities which give at least a master's degree in psy_ chology, state mental health authorities, state mental hospitals, community clinics, state psychological associations, state school superintendents, t h e Veterans Administration and the U.S. Public Health Service. R i c h a r d C. L e w is INSURANCE AGENCY All Forms of Insurance Box 301 Auburn Phone 1754 C O L L E G E SUPPLY STORE Supplies For All Your School Needs BENNETT SIMS, Mgr. Phone Ex. 347 ATTENTION JUNE GRADUATES GOODYEAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION INTERVIEWING JANUARY 30, 1953 Representatives of Goodyear Aircraft Corporation, Akron, Ohio, will be on your campus to interview seniors and graduate students in the following technical study: • MECHANICAL • INDUSTRIAL • ELECTRONICS For opportunities i n— AERONAUTICAL METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING PHYSICS MATHEMATICS CIVIL ELECTRICAL Design—Complete lighter and heavier-than-aircraft and components airframes, power plant installations; controls; hydraulics; electronic syslems; fuel cells; canopies; wheel and brakes, etc. Development—Missile, airship, jet aircraft and helicopter projects; electrical and electronic systems, servomechanism, fiber resin laminates and many other projects having both military and non military applications. Plant Engineering—Light heat power application including machine design. Production Engineering—All phases metal fabrication manufacture. Stress and Weight Analysis Tool Planning including Tools, Dies, Jigs, and fixtures. Apply now for interviews at your Placement Office GOODYEAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION •AKRON 15, OHIO liillll i, - iililil ' s s l s s s s i s ^ "Chesterfield is th~ t 'SBESTTORME/ «'«<on, , . . M ( n T «•* '•<»<* hi, fa* °f * * T°»n" ;::::':v>:::;::v:;xv;:;:;:;::;;:.:.;;y:::::;>:s:::;;;;:;; of Smoking!i NOW...Scientific Evidence on Effects AMEDICAL SPECIALIST is making regular bimonthly examinations of a group of people from various walks of life. 45 percent of this group have smoked Chesterfield for an average of over ten years. * After ten months, the medical specialist reports that he observed... no adverse, effects on the nose, throat and sinuses of the group from smoking Chesterfield, MUCH MILDER CHESTERFIELD IS BEST FOR YOU Copyrighi 1933. LIGGETT & Mini Toucco Go.
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I
Hangovers Give Way
To Flu. Don't Let
It Happen To You
VOL. 80
» —
REW Services Offer
Enriching Experience
For All API Students
By War Eagle
Since t h e editor of this sheet
has his editorial page stuffed
w i t h interesting and vital information
of the condition of
Alabama's educational system
(that's a plug for page 4), I think
I'll aim my comments at API's
annual observance of Religious
Emphasis Week, which gets under
way Sunday.
Auburn's REW is always one of
the most inspiring events on the
college calendar. It is the time
when a student's spiritual well-being
moves into a place of dominance
over his intellectual and
social growth, and such a change
is always rewarding to all parti-pating
students.
This year's theme, "God Speaks
Today," shows the timeliness of
plans which have been made for
the services. REW offers Auburn
ktudents a practical, workable
approach to religion, and students
may reap tremendous benefits if
they take full advantage of the
opportunities offered during the
week-long observance.
I don't w i s h to imply that
Auburnites need religious instruction
or aid worse than other students
or other citizens. In fact, I
feel that the constant exercise of
the Auburn Spirit, b a s e d on
friendliness and consideration for
others, brings API students about
as close to a religious standard
of conduct as man can hope to get
•—alone.
REW derives its main usefulness
from the fact that religion,
like many other good things, requires
constant exercise and guidance
to flourish. REW provides
an excellent opportunity for this
exercise, and it offers the finest
guidance available in order to
help students in developing their
religious belief until it occupies
the proper place in their lives.
Another big help which REW
provides is a chance to see and
understand the other fellow's religious
beliefs in action. There's
always an awful lot of talk about
tolerance, but all the talk in the
nation won't advance the cause of
tolerance nearly as far as one
venture such as REW.
Undertaken in good faith, with
unselfishness and reciprocal good
will, REW is the year's outstanding
example of tolerance. Even
more desirable, however, is the
fact that the tolerance remains
long after the services and convocations
have faded into history.
The ten guest speakers who will
conduct REW services will be
visitors to our campus. As such
they will be entitled to all the
consideration which Auburnites
customarily b e s t o w on their
guests.
These visitors, however, bring
a tremendous reward—one which
may be collected easily. No more
effort than that required to stop
in and listen will be sufficient to
give sudents one of the most enriching
experiences of their lives.
I'd like to see Auburn's two
theaters and Langdon Hall jammed
for every convocation, and
I'd like to see the other functions
of REW equally well attended.
It won't take much time, and
there's no wiser way to invest a
few hours than in the type of
programs which are planned for
this campus next week.
Invitations Sales Set
Graduating seniors can place
orders for invitations on the first
floor of Samford Hall February
2-5, according to Ned Ellis,
chairman of the invitations committee.
Orders may be placed
from 8 until 4:30 except during
the noon hour.
'Beats' Are Scheduled
To Permit Attendance
At REW Meetings
TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT
8 Pages WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1953 ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA Number 4
'Mild Form' Of Influenza Reaches
Epidemic Proportions On Campus
'LOVELIEST OF THE PLAINS' College Health Facilities Strained
As Infection Strikes Among Students
By Les Ford
A "mild" form of influenza swept the campus this week
and caused an epidemic-like havoc among A u b u r n students.
As a result the college medical facilities have been strained
almost to t h e maximum.
Although the college physicians could not give exact figures
for the number of students
THIS IS WHAT happens (if you're lucky) when you turn a
photographer loose and say "find something." This week's "Loveliest"
is Mona Fuller, freshman in home economics from Dothan.
(API Photo by Joe Rao.)
Miller Hall, New Pharmacy Home,
To Be Dedicated This Afternoon
By Marjorie Sullivan
Dedication ceremonies for the Emerson R. Miller Pharmacy
Hall will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Langdon
Hall.
The building was named to commemorate Dr. Emerson
R. Miller, the first teacher of pharmacy at Auburn. Over a
period of thirty-four years Dr.
Miller contributed to the development
of the science and practice
of pharmacy in Alabama. From
1896 to 1913 he served as professor
of pharmacy.
In 1918, after serving with the
Wisconsin Experiment Station for
four years, he returned to API as
professor of chemistry and research.
Today the library in Ross
Chemical building is known as the
Emerson R. Miller Library.
EMERSON R. MILLER Pharmacy
Hall is the first building
in Alabama to be devoted exclusively
to the teaching of Pharmacy.
The building, completed
and occupied in May, 1952, was
built and equipped at a cost of
approximately $350,000. It contains
23,000 square feet of floor
space; providing classrooms and
laboratories for all instruction in
the school's five departments—
pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry,
pharmacology, pharmacognosy,
and dispensing pharmacy.
(Continued on page 2)
affected by the disease, they reported
that approximately 125
persons have been admitted to
the clinic each day during the past
week. The officials were, however,
quick to state that only an average
of 70 persons had been under infirmary
observation each day, and
a comparative average of 12 persons
per day had been removed
to Alumni Hall for convalescence.
DR. MORGAN W. Brown, director
of student health, stated, "The
disease is a mild form of influenza
affecting the upper respiratory
tracts. It is certainly not a dangerous
disease, but the number of
persons contracting it has become
alarming."
"Our facilities have been strained,
but we have been moving male
students from the infirmary into
Alumni Hall when they become
well on the road to recovery. In
this way, we have been able to
relieve much of the strain, and we
are prepared to open a wing of
Auburn Hall for women students
if the conditions warrant it."
STUDENTS admitted to the infirmary
have been treated with
various antibodies and drugs used
to reduce body temperatures. One
infirmary official estimated that
some 200 students had been treated
in the 65-bed infirmary during
the week, and that 20 to 30 were
being admitted each day. The official
also added that the number
seems to be decreasing, but that
many are receiving treatment outside
the infirmary.
Dr. Brown urged students to
avoid over-exertion, over-heating
and chills, and to get plenty of
rest and sleep.
DR. WILLIAM ASKEW, county
health officer, was contacted in an
effort to obtain an overall view of
the seriousness of the epidemic
over the county. Askew stated,
"The illness is an unidentified
mild form of virus, and any figures
that I could give now concerning
the number of persons
over Lee county who have contacted
the disease would be inaccurate
and misleading. It is a bit
premature for figures, but we are
conducting a survey of the cases
and will release a report to the
public when the necessary information
becomes available."
UPON QUESTIONING as to
whether the peak of the epidemic
had been passed, Dr. Askew added
that, "In my opinion we have passed
the worst stage in Lee County."
Dr. Brown, however, stated that he
had checked with the state health
authorities and that they informed
him that it would be two or three
weeks before the highest" point
for the entire state would be
reached.
On Monday, physical education
classes were cancelled for the remainder
of this week, along with
menl's and women's intramural
activities. The move was made in
an effort to avoid possibilities of
persons becoming over-heated or
over-exhausted..
ALTHOUGH rumors have been
circulated around the campus that
API might close until the epidemic
is over, college administrative
authorities denied today that there
was any immediate possibility of
this happening.
The college authorities also stated
that they have received no official
notice of the closure of any
other college in this section, due
to the flu epidemics.
Tickets On Sale For Skit Nights;
Knights Combo To Play For Affair
By Herbert White
"Just like the movies; b e t t e r t h a n ever," states Skit Night
chairman J a c k Langford, when talking about the annual Skit
Nights to be held F e b r u a r y 9-10 in t h e student activities building.
"An added attraction this year will feature the Knights
Combo between each skit," stated
THESE SIX OUTSTANDING religious leaders are among the ten who will lead campus Religious
Emphasis Week activities which begin Sunday. Th?y are Rabbi Eugene B. Blachschleger, (Jewish),
Robert W. Bertram (Lutheran), James W. Nichols (Church of Christ), Malcolm P. Calhoun (Presbyterian),
Jesse D. Perkinson (Episcopal) and Sebastian Hill (Catholic).
Religious Emphasis Week To Offer
Twelve Convocations For Students
By JoAnne Lucci
Twelve convocations have been scheduled for Auburn's
1953 Religious Emphasis Week, F e b r u a r y 1-5, according to
J o h n Benton, p r o g r am chairman.
Classes will be dismissed for one hour each day Monday
t h r o u g h Thursday so that students may a t t e n d the convocations
at the same hour on each day.
Classes will not meet at 10: a.m.
on Monday, 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 1
p.m. on Wednesday, or 11 a.m. on
Thursday, since convocations have
been scheduled for that time on
those days.
REW will get under way Sunday,
Feb. 1, with services at local
churches. Seminars, house discussions,
classroom lectures, personal
consultations, a faculty convocation,
and noonday meditations are
other features planned for the
week.
THIS YEAR'S theme, "God
Speaks Today," will be stressed by
the following outstanding speakers
during REW: Rev. Elwyn L. Skiles,
Baptist; Rev. Sebastian Hill, Catholic;
James W. Nichols, Church of,
Christ; Dr. Jesse D. Perkinson and
Rev. Joseph Horn, Episcopal; Robert
Bertram, Lutheran; Rev. Dan
C. Whitsett, Methodist; Dr. Malcolm
P. Calhoun, Presbyterian, and
Rabbi Eugene Blachschleger, Jewish.
These men, considered well-qualified
in their various fields,
were invited by the college and
the Auburn churches.
The dismissal of classes was approved
by the Council of Deans
recently in order that students
would be free to attend the REW
services without missing any class
work.
CONVOCATION schedule for
Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. is:
Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas—"The
Bible Today." War Eagle, Dr.
BEST DRESSED among the throng of revelers at the Beaux
Arts Ball Friday night were Cy Williams, Mobile, and Betty Capel,
Griffin; Ga. The couple rated one of the prizes at the annual
artists' event.
Langford.
ALL SKITS will be judged on
originality, humor, novelty and
presentation; trophies being awarded
to the winning fraternity and
sorority.
Tickets can be purchased this
week from any member of Blue
Key or Sphinx, for 50 cents for
both nights or 35 cents for one.
Entrants are asked to have applications
in by February 4. and all
organizations are urged to let
Langford know the title of their
skits as soon as possible.
"With Pete Masters as the master
of ceremonies and all campus
fraternities and sororities entered
we should have about the most
interesting program held in recent
years," stated Langford.
IN A NOTE of warning Langford
said, fraternities and sororities entering
Skit Night will be expected
to abide by the regulations. Vulgarity
will not be allowed in a
skit, and any entrant guilty of such
an act will be disqualified from
competition.
"The fact that the student activities
building is college property
must be remembered. Fire, water,
and such things as may be damaging
cannot be used in a skit.
WINNERS of last year's Skit
Night were Alpha Delta Pi sorority
and Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Women students will be granted
late permission to attend Skit
Nights, Dean of Women Katharine
Cater announced today.
Judges for the event will be announced
next week.
Campus Blood Drive
Expected To Excel
Goal Of 1r000 Pints
"Give," urged "Chick" Watson,
superintendent of campus drive,
in announcing the 1953 campus
blood drive slated for February.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb.
24-25, have been set aside during
Greek Week in anticipation of a
student turnout which will exceed
the goal of 1,000 pints.
Two Red Cross mobile units,
one each from Atlanta and Birmingham,
will be imported and
Set up in the student activities I
building. Capable of handling 500
donors a day, these two units will,
operate six hours each day, 91
a.m.-3 p.m., during the two day
drive.
LAST YEAR'S concentrated effort
on the part of 1FC and the
campus drives committee netted
883 pints of blood. This figure
represented 17 per cent of API's
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Perkinson — "Resolving Conflict
Between Religion and Science."
Tiger, Dr. Calhoun—"The Christian's
Vocation."
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. the
following convocations are scheduled:
Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas
"The Bible And Belief in God."
War Eagle, Dr. Perkinson—"Dynamic
Convictions." Tiger, Rev.
Horn—"God Speaks Through Prophets."
Wednesday, Feb. 4, convocations
will be held at 1 p.m. as follows:
Langdon Hall, Dr. Thomas—"The
Bible and Daily Life." War Eagle,
Dr. Perkinson — "Education For
What?" Tiger, Robert Bertram—
"Destiny Determining Decisions."
The schedule for Thursday, Feb.
5, at 11 a,.m., is: Langdon Hall, Dr.
Thomas—"The Bible and Salvation."
War Eagle, James W. Nichols
—"God's Challenge." Tiger, Rev.
Whitsett—"A Sacred Mission."
Programs containing the full
schedule of planned events will be
available to students during REW,
Benton said.
SHAKESPEARE WILL take over in Langdon Hall tomorrow
when the Players Inc., second Winter event of the Lecture and
Concert Series, present their interpretation of the bard's comedy
"Love's Labour's Lost" at matinee and evening performances.
Shakespearean Play
Coming January 29
"Love's Labour's Lost" will be
presented here January 29 by the
Players, Incorporated, National
Theatre Company.
Two performances will be presented
in Langdon Hall—a matinee
at 2:30 p.m. and an evening
performance at 8:15 p.m. General
admission tickets, $1.50 each, may
be purchased in room 101 Sam-ford
Hall.
T h e Shakespearean comedy
comes to the campus through the
auspices of the API Lecture and
Concert Series.
Launching its fourth season of
nation-wide touring, Players Incorporated
is bringing back to the
American scene the traveling repertory
company.
NOTICE
There will be gymnastic practice
and tryouts in the Sports
Arena from 7 until 9 every night
except evenings of home basketball
games. Tryouts will also be
held Saturday morning at 8:30.
Supervision will be by Coach
Joe Lowder and Coach Stubble-field.
Girls whose grades are
high enough will have extra permission.
Kappa Sigma, Kappa Delta Schedule Annual Formal Dances This Weekend
Miss Carolyn Little Will Lead
53rd Edition Of 'Black And White'
Beta Eta chapter of Kappa Sigma will hold its 53rd annual
"Black and W h i t e " formal Friday, J a n . 30, from 9 u n t i l 12 p.m.
Music will be furnished by t h e A u b u r n Knights.
Miss Carolyn Little will lead the dance, escorted by chapter
president Bill Donnell. During the leadout Mrs. J. P. Mc-
Laughlin will present a cascade of
roses to Miss Litlle.
Following the dance a breakfast
will be held at the fraternity house.
MEMBERS, PLEDGES and dates
are Bill Donnell, Carolyn Little,
Pigeon Creek: Gene Guazzo, Jean
Talbert, Greenville; Thaxton Burt,
Ann Merriweather, Eutaw; Bill
Mcador, Ruth Mosley. Uniontown;
Bob Kelly, Martha Ann Eddins,
Demopolis; (John
Hail, Talladega.
Kimmons, Sue
Andrew Thomas, Mary Hall,
Atlanta; Bill Bowles, Doris Ray,
Lanett; Thomas Shepard, Ann
Whaley, Troy; Dorman Moses,
Mary Frances Tuttle, Montgomery;
Joe Hennessey, Jeannine Mason,
Montgomery; George Savas, Pat
Richardson, Ariton; Frank Fink,
Gwen Reid, Langdale.
JOE McGlNLEY, Nancy Grey,
Albertville: Bob Wilkin. Barbara
Searcy, Montgomery; Ernie Petree,
June Long, Falkville; Jim Willett,
A n n McCollum, Birmingham:
Tucker Rose, Gwen Jenkins, Birmingham;
Tom Riggs, Peggie Whit-mire.
Decatur, Ga.; Johnny Walker,
Virginia Dare, Bourbon, Ky.; Jim
Evans, Barbara Baird, Dyersburg,
Tenn.
.Harry Howell, Mary Louise
Maye, Cuthbert, Ga.; Jim Perry,
Barbara Swan, Mobile; John Scher-mer,
Kathleen Peacock, Birmingham;
Bill Nelson, Betty Sanderson,
Albertville; Marion Corey.
Gail Gregory, Abbeville: Gregg
Robinson, Jane Garrett, Montgomery;
Buck Kimsey, Penny
Pendergast, College Park, Ga.
Mace Holman, Juanita Cumbie,
Dothan; Dick Salmon, Luell Dickson,
Auburn; George Hammond,
Patricia Stephenson, Dothan; Al
Jernigah, Emily Nordon, Montgomery;
Joe Rose, Fey Fraser,
Birmingham: Roy Armstrong,
Mariola Stegall, Emelle; Hal Sum-mrall,
Mary Play Schmidt, Decatur;
John Englehardt, Merry Loll
Arthur, Bynum.
GUS SMITH, Robbie Stephens,
Guntersville: Bill Morrison, Patty
Gunn. Birmingham; JimmyGrant,
Sonya Newsome, Columbus, Ga.;
Batey Gresham, Ann Weaver,
Brewton: David Watts, Lucy Fin-ley,
Atlanta, Ga.; Johnny Farris,
Catherine Cole Opp: Joe Hopkins,
Virginia Davenport, Tupelo, Miss.
Bill Hannigan, Martha Helen
Johnson, Greenville, Miss.; Bob
Ncill, Betty Woods, Birmingham;
Joe Cutcliff, Doris Baker, Birmingham;
Sam Faulkner, Ann Taylor,
Memphis, Tenn.; Henry Heflin,
Peggy Barrow Honored
Pat Caylor, Union Springs; Lee
Conoly, Ruth Brownley, Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wright,
Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. ftubert
Reeves, Birmingham; Dan Terrill,
Janet Davis, Pulaski, Tenn.; David
Elder, Jean Erwin, Tarrant; Billy
Hill, Carolyn Jones, Columbus,
Ga.; Charles N. Faulk, Tay Morrison,
Selma; Charles Stein, Bebe
Holmes. Montgomery.
LARRY HAIRSTON, Ann Chapman
Troy; Robert Scarbrough,
Sarah Faught, Dahlonega, Ga.;
Jake Reynolds, Patricia Boyd,
Troy; Richie Terry; Kathleen Dor-man,
Clayton; Lyle Cooper, Jean
Faulk, Thomasville, Ga.; Allen
Petree, Ann Dunnevant,"Memphis,
Tenn.
Van Saunders Martha Ann Sanders,
Opelika; James Willis, Toby
Koch, Demopolis; Joe Johnson,
Betty O'Dell Birmingham; Wendell
Powers, Mary Ann Hitt, Anniston;
and Don Leithauser, Eleanor Holt,
Columbus, Ga.
SGA To Furnish
Guides For Visitors
Student government has undertaken
a project to furnish guides
i for the many people who visit the
Auburn campus each quarter, according
to an announcement by
Walter Everidgc,' Superintendent
of Public Relations.
Letters have been sent to sororities,
fraternities, and all dormitories
requesting 45 to 50 students
to volunteer their services to the
school and student government.
Everidge stated that the request
is extended to all students of Auburn.
The tour around the campus
will require 30 to 45 minuter
ol a student's time. At least five
students will be.ayailnble during
any period of the day.
Students with automobiles are
preferred.
All interested persons are urged I
to mail a card to the student affairs
office with the following information:
name, time of all classes, address,
telephone number, and organization—
if none state "independent.
Peggy Barrow, of Jackson, was
recently selected as Theta Chi
"Dream Girl" of 1953, and was
presented a cup and flowers at j has received many honors besides
Georgia Frosh Elected
Beaux Arts Queen
At Annual Dance
Betty Jane Shackleford, Dalton,
Ga., and Rudy Spolestra, from
Holland, were named Queen and
King of the 17th annual Beaux
Arts Ball last Friday night.
The coronation took place be-lore
an estimatedi crowd of 800
persons, as they expressed their
''hidden desires" of various assorted
costumes.
The winner of the contest for
the b e s t girl's costume was
"Toots" Howell, Titusville, Fla.,
who. was attired as a cannibal.
Fred Hallmark, Birmingham, was
judged the best dressed male.
Betty Capel, Griffin, Ga., and Cy
Williams, Mobile, won honors as
the most unique couple. Howell
and Hallmark received gift certificates
from Auburn merchants,
while Capel and Williams were
awarded engraved wallets.
The judges for the costume
winners were Prof. Robert W.
Talley, Prof. Edwin K. Mc-
Pheeters, and Mrs. Helen S.
Womelsdorf.
Pikes Elect Dream Girl
Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has
chosen Gloria Cobb for their 1953
"Dream Girl." The senior from
Mobile is a member of Alpha
Gamma Delta sorority and is
majoring in science and literature.
Since entering Auburn, Gloria
the fraternity's formal, January
17.
Peggy, a second quarter Sophomore
in commercial education, is
a member of Phi Mu Sorority, the
Glomerata Staff, the Wesley Foundation,
and was sponsor for the
Auburn-Alabama football game
in 1952.
maintaining a 3.5 overall academic
average. She is a member of
Sphinx, senior women's honorary,
Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon
Delta, and The Plainsman staff.
She has been "Loveliest of the
Flains," Glomerata Beauty, and
was a member of this year's Homecoming
Court.
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(Continued from page 1)
Presiding over the dedication
ceremonies will be Dr. Lynn
Stanford, dean of the School of
Pharmacy. Dr. John H. Leith,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church at Auburn, will deliver
the invocation. Greeting will be
given by R. Q. Richards, president
of the American Pharmaceutical
Association, G. H. Bledsoe, president
of the Alabama Pharmaceutical
Association, and W. C. Sugg,
past president of the Auburn
Alumni Association.
DR. GLENN L. Jenkins, dean
of the School of Pharmacy, Purdue
University, will deliver the
dedicatory address. Dr. Jenkins is
a past president of both the
American Pharmaceutical Association
and The American Association
of Colleges of Pharmacy.
State Highway Director Guerry
Pruett will make the presentation
of the building to Alabama
Polytechnic Institute. Acceptance
will be made by the president,
Ralph B. Draughon. Dr. John
Leith will close the ceremony
with a dedicatory prayer.
A reception and an inspection
of the building will follow the
ceremony.
Chapter President Jeanne Johnson
Will Head 'White Rose' Leadout
Sigma Lambda chapter of Kappa Delta sorority will present
its "White Rose" formal Saturday evening, Jan. 31,
in the student activities building. The Auburn Knights will
play for the dance from 9 until 12.
Jeanne Johnson, Hardaway, chapter president will lead the
dance with Tom Yancey, Tuskegee
Miss Jeanne Johnson
Baptists To Hear Preston
William Hall Preston, Associate
Secretary of the Student Depart
ment of the Southern Baptist
Convention, will be the speaker at
the annual Baptist Student banquet
to be held at the First Baptist
Church of Auburn on Friday,
Feb. 13.
The banquet will have as its
theme "Cupid's Capers" and the
Valentine motif will be carried
out in the decorations and program.
Harry Durham, Ft. Payne,
will be the master of ceremonies.
Blood Drive
(Continued from page 1)
total enrollment. The quota sought
this year represents 16.7 per cent
of the present enrollment.
Numbers of students were turned
away last year by the corps of
nurses on duty with the units due
to the type of food eaten for
lunch. Watson stated that a "Blood
Donor's Diet" will be furnished
fraternities, dining halls, and
other eating establishments to
prevent a similar occurrence this
year.
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NOTICE
There will be an important
meeting of the Auburn Engineer
Staff Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 2
p.m. in Wilmore 235, according
to editor Bill Parks. Parks urges
all staff members to attend.
During the leadout, Mrs. Mary
George Lamar, Auburn, chairman
of the Kappa Delta Advisory
Board, will present Miss Johnson
with a bouquet of white roses,
the Kappa Delta flower. Immediately
following the dance, a breakfast
will be held at the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon house.
Other activities of the week end
include the traditional barbecue,
which will be held Friday night at
Dairyland Farm, from 5:30 to 7:30
o'clock.
MEMBERS, PLEDGES and dates
for the weekend are:
Martha Buzbee, Carlisle Guren,
Alexander City; Foy Strang, Nap
Garey, Georgetown, Ga.; Kathryn
Keith, Joe Power, West Point Ga.;
Jf'ne Sellers, Jerry Littles, Andersen
S. C; Hilda Buzbee, Jack Hardy,
Hamilton, Ga.; Marianne Jackson,
Neil Segrest, Tuskegee; Mary
Mac Champion, Hilton Roberts,
Birmingham; Bettie Jones, Nelson
Conover, Spring Hill.
Mariannie Beckham, Jim Vann,
Macon, Ga.; Janot Smith, Erich
Snuerbrey, Greenville, S. C; Mary
Lanier, Jerry r^lack, Montgomery;
Lou Ann Segrest, James Guy
Mitchell, Luverne; Florence Carroll,
Bill Bennett, Medina, Tenn.;
Dot Stafford, Scooter Hale, Montgomery;
Barbara Branan, Walter
Anderson, Birmingham; Jeanne
Johnson, Tom Yancey, Tuskegee.
JOYCE COMBS, Bobby Betts,
Opelika; Ann Wilson, Bob Culbert-spn,
Albany, Ga.; Mary Lovete
Mathews, Tommy Fifzpatrick, Decatur;
Marijo Yaun, Sam Slack-well,
Decatur; Janet Cosby, Tom
Scott, Florence; Patsy Jones, Bob
Ward Seottsboro; June Oliver,
Charles Moore, Florence; Anne
Coleman, Allen Hamilton, Decatur;
Mary Glynn Avant,'Johnny Wright,
Andalusia;
Carolyn Walthall, Theo Hampton,
LaGrange, Ga.; Margie Bryan
Jim Johnson, Tuscumbia; Martha
Spencer, Charles Hicks, Birmingham;
Mary Ann Thomas, Freddy
Martin, Athens; Betty Jackson,
Buddy Roberts, Columbus, Ga.;
Gail Wood, Bailey Dixon, Talladega.
Jeanette Golden, Bill Lovin, Decatur;
Frances Gaillard, Barry
Broach, Anniston; Su<$ Martin,
Bobber Rushing. Lake Providence,
La.: Dottie Quarles, Fritz Orr,
Atlanta, Ga.; Joan Fowler, Bill
Haycraft, Bradenburg, Ky.; Betty
Groutly, Earl Herrimann, Birmingham:
Sarah Irvine, Red Provost,
Gainesville, Ga.
JAC'KIE CHRISTOPHER, Johnny
Cruthers, Athens; Martha Easter,
Bob Gadds, Prattville; Frances
Walthall, John Sellers, Montgomery;
Frances May, Bailey Talbot
Troy; Foy Dominiek, Joe Arbuth-not,
Montgomery; Carole Levie,
Lenny Cobb, Jacksonville; Mary
Naughton, Travis Tidwell, Auburn.
Barbara Rose, John McNair,
Tioy; Mary Ann Bearden, George
Til'fis, Columbus, Ga.; Jane Kathryn
Cain, Gene Monroe, Hunts-ville;
Lynne Mooty, Dick Boyette,
Eul'aula; Pat Chambers, Jimmy
Pound, Columbus, Ga.;
Mr. and Mrs. G e o r g e May,
Union Springs; Sara Rogers, Mike
Massengill, Brownsville, Tenn.;
Lucy Anne Harris, Jerry Cumbris,
Montgomery: Jackie Ann Suttle,
Erayton Coubts, Mobile; Jean
Fleming, Claude Coker, Greenville;
Sara Margaret Smith, Sonny Barton,
Jasper; Nancy Dupree, Vincent
Dooley, Mobile.
2—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953
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YOU TOUGH ENOUGH stei
CAN YOU "take It" 6 days a week? For 52 weeks? Can
you meet the high standards required to be an Aviation
Cadet? If you can—then here's a man-size opportunity!
An opportunity to serve your country and
build a personal career that will fit you for responsible
positions both in military and commercial aviation.
It won't be easy! Training discipline for Aviation
Cadets is rigid. You'll work hard, study hard, play
hard—especially for the first few weeks. But when it's
over, you'll be a pro—with a career ahead of you that
will take you as far as you want to go. You graduate
as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force, with pay of
$5,300.00 a year. And this is only the beginning—
your opportunities for advancement are unlimited.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
To qualify as an Aviation Cadet, you must have com*
pleted at least two years of college. This is a minimum
requirement—it's best if you stay in school and graduate.
In addition, you must be between 19 and 26Vi
years, unmarried, and In good physical condition.
YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN
PILOT OR AIRCRAFT OBSERVER
If you choose to be an Aircraft Observer, your training
will be in Navigation, Bombardment, Radar
Operation or Aircraft Performance Engineering.
New Aviation Cadet Training Classes Begin Every Few Weeks!
HERE'S WHAT TO DO?
1. Take a transcript of your college credits and a copy
of your birth certificate to your nearest Air Force
Base or Recruiting Station. Fill out the application
they give you.
2. If application is accepted, the Air Force will arrange
for you to take a physical examination.
3. Next, you will be given a written and manual aptitude
test.
4. If you pass your physical and other tests, you will
be scheduled for an Aviation Cadet Training Class.
The Selective Service Act allows you a four-month
deferment while waiting class assignment.
Wfier€ tO g€t tftOre detailS! Visit your nearest Air Force Base or Air Force Recruiting Officer;
OR WRITE TO: AVIATION CADET HEADQUARTERS, U. S. AIR FORCE, WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
U.S. AIR FORCE
Baisden To Command Air Unit;
Winter Duty Assignments Announced
Cadet Col. James K> Baisden was named commanding officer
of the API AFROTC wing in duty assignments for the
winter quarter which were recently released.
Other members of the wing staff are Lt. Col. John M.
Maschoff, Lt. Col. Albert G. Norman, Jr., Lt. Col. Charles F.
Johnson Jr., Lt. Col. J. P. Farish
III., and Capt. Robert M. Johnson.
Cadet officers selected for other
winter duty assignments are:
Group A Staff
Lt. Col. Charles H. Denney, Maj.
Hector W. Currie, Maj. Robert E.
Fulton, Maj. Paul L. Rankin, and
Maj. Robert S. Gaddis.
Squadron A
Capt. Charles E. Hogue, Lt. Alfred
D. Brown, Lt. Edward Majors,
and Lt. Dennis W. Calhoun.
Squadron B
Capt. G. E. Smithson, Lt. Comer
A. Carmack, Lt. Charles R. Ful-ghum,
Lt. Paul W. Gallier, Lt. John
M. Boatwright, Lt. Walter H. Ever-idge,
Lt. John P. Green, Lt. Wil-
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liam T. Bell, Lt. B. F. Lawson, Lt.
Sam M. Phelps, and Lt. Matt D.
Holmes.
Squadron C
Capt. John J. Francisco, Lt. Bob
H. Smith, Lt. James W. Summer-ville,
Lt. Edward C. Brasher, Lt.
Thomas H. Howard, Lt. James W.
Fullington, Lt. Lyldon E. Strickland,
Lt. Martin W. Thompson, LJ.
John R. Martin, Lt. John S. Thrower,
and Lt. George R. Burns.
Squadron D
Capt. James E. Lineberger, Lt.
E M. McLain, Lt. Dudley L.
Spence, Lt. Samuel W. Hanks, Lt.
Thomas H. Crawford, Lt. W. P.
Alford Jr., Lt. William A. Knight,
Lt. Charles W. Broun, Lt. George
P. Savas, Lt. Claude N. Buchanan,
and Lt. James G. Mitchell.
Group B Staff
Lt. Col. H. G. Engstrom, Maj.
John A. Arnold, Maj. Wallace T.
Kirkland, Maj. Jack B. Hinton, and
Maj. Donald H. Whitten.
Squadron E
Capt. James A. Rainwater, Lt.
Thomas O. Crutchfield, Lt. B. L.
McHugh Jr., Lt. Russell C. Baker,
Lt. Robert G. Wilson, Lt. Thomas
D. Dean, Lt. Edward V. Baker, Lt.
W. W. Reynolds, Lt. B. A. Hawkins,
Lt. Neal S. Roark, and Lt.
Robert F. Struck.
Squadron F
Capt. S. W. Coan, Lt. John W.
Grimm, Lt. Ronnie B. Nash, Lt.
Robert F. Martin, Lt. William D.
Owen, Lt. John W. Massey, Lt.
W. J. Kitchens, Lt. William B.
Sims, Lt. Bobby B. Mosley, Lt. D.
M. Spearman, and Lt. John E.
Ramsey.
Squadron G
Capt. John E. Blue, Lt. James
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Demolition Closes Colorful History
Of Old Presbyterian Church Building
REPLACING the building which has seen much of the growth
of the Auburn Presbyterian Church will be a new edifice, pictured
here is an artist's conception. The new church will occupy the
same site as the old one, which is now being razed.
A Walker, Lt. Charles R. Wingate,
Lt. J. D. Lay, Lt. Charles A. Lewis,
Lt. F. T. Dowling Jr., Lt. Seth G.
Persons Jr., Lt. Joseph D. Owen,
Lt. William R. McAllister, Lt.
George M. Slade, Lt. Richard H.
Bite.
Group C Staff
Lt. Col. John S. Langford Jr.,
Maj. William G. Ward Jr., Maj.
Charles L. Jones, Maj. David A.
Loiry, Maj. Lynwood C. Dunsieth.
Squadron H
Capt. Thomas B. Crockett, Lt.
Thomas S. Guidroz, Lt.. Charles
E. Goree, Lt. Marvin Hester Jr.,
Lt. William S. Marriott, Lt. William
D. Cranford, Lt. William R. Tate,
Lt. Frank E. Dixon, Lt. Edward B.
George, Lt. James E. McLawhorn,
Lt. William H. Jackson.
Squadron I
V ,»„ study all y°«r
But y°uVe
Capt. Robert C. Jordan, Lt. Ver-j-open to all management students,
non E. Slayton, Lt. Charles E. Ard,
Lt. William M. Anderson, Lt. Lloyd
L. Stone Jr., Lt. Alva L. Lasitter,
Lt. Gene B. Mayhue, Lt. J. F. Ste-gall,
Lt. Leon H. Riley, Lt. Walter
Cullars III, Lt. John C. Rodgers.
Squadron K
Capt. Harry E. Watlington, Lt.
John S. Casey, Lt. Rigas A. Copt-sias,
Lt. James G. Watwood, Lt.
Donald E. Fadely, Lt. Luther E.
Taylor, Lt. Glenn V. Jones, Lt.
David V. Fraser, Lt. Richard A.
Haggard, Lt. Charles F. Daniel.
C H I E F 'S
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'Bubber'
Farish
As an outstanding
member ol
the Auburn student
body.
'Bubber,' a senior in
Industrial Management
from Monroeville, is a
member o f Omicron
Delta Kappa and captain
of the 1953 "Swish
, Kids." Leading t he
squad last year in percentage
of free throws,
he was named on the
1951 All-SEC Associated
Press All-Sophomore
Team. He is a
member of Kappa Alpha
social fraternity.
Where Auburn Students Trade
White To Head Society
At a recent meeting the Society
for the Advancement of Management
elected officers for the
winter and spring quarters.
Kenneth White, Columbus, Ga.,
was elected president. Others
elected and the positions they will
fill are Jerry Simms, Auburn,
vice-president; Bernie McHugh,
Birmingham, secretary.
Kenneth G r i f f i n , Bessemer,
treasurer; DeWayne McCauley,
Manchester, p r o g r a m director;
James Cannon, Bessemer, representative
to the engineers council,
and Merle Jones, Auburn, field
representative.
White announced that SAM will
meet Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in
Ramsay 300. This meeting will be
By Howard Skelton
The old Auburn Presbyterian Church building is being
t o r n down to make way for the new $226,000 s t r u c t u r e that
will be built en the site of the old church.
The building has been the site of weddings, funerals,
christenings, and other events as well as regular church services.
Presbyterians have termed
the history of the church "colorful"
and "sacred," and here are a
few of the highlights:
In May 1910, Thomas J. Hutchinson
became pastor of the old
Auburn Presbyterian C h u r c h,
which is now the college Y-Hut.
Overcrowded conditions were demanding
a new and larger place
of worship, so Hutchinson assumed
command of the drive for funds
for the new church. Although he
was only twenty-six years of age
and Auburn was his first church,
Hutchinson proved a veteran in
the work.
It was mainly due to Hutchinson's
efforts that enough money
was raised for the church, which
was completed in 1917. Original
plans called for the structure to
cost $8,000, but its cost when completed
was $16,000.
DURING THE first six years
of Hutchinson's ministry, the
membership of the church increased
from 25 to 70 members.
Previously it had never exceeded
25.
The church began publication
of the first church bulletin in
November, 1915.
During World War I, Hutchinson
served as YMCA director in
Auburn for the Army. In the influenza
epidemic of 1917, he ministered
to the spiritual needs of
1,600 soldiers stationed in Auburn.
In 1918, Hutchinson launched a
drive for 100 members by 1920.
AFTER NINE actvc years at
Auburn, Hutchinson accepted a
call as Superintendent of Home
Missions in Halston Presbytery,
Tennessee. After he left Auburn,
the church tried unsuccessfully to
secure a pastor until 1921.
In the fall of 1921, the church
called Robert Whitfield Miles, assistant
pastor of the First Pres-
GOT A SPARE MOMENT?
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111 S. Gay Street
Lounge Recreation
byterian Church, Greensboro, N.C.
Miles arrived in Auburn in
September, 1921 as the academic
year began. He found a church
of 6 elders and 6 deacons, 61
resident members and 50 non-resident
members. At that time, there
were 134 Presbyterian students in
the college, out of a student body
of more than a thousand.
MILES PROVED well suited as
pastor of a college church, and
held the interest of the students.
By 1925, he had built the membership
from 61 to 92 resident
members. In the summer of 1925
Miles was called to become University
Secretary of the Executive
Committee on Christian Education.
In 1925-26 the church again
found it hard to secure a pastor.
It called five persons, all of whom
declined, before Samuel B. Hay,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church
in Covington, Ga., accepted a call.
Hay came to Auburn very early
in his ministry and for more than
20 years guided- the church during
a period of great growth. The
student body of API increased
from 1,500 to more than 7,000
students, and the number of Presbyterian
students increased accordingly.
With the aid of the Synod, the
Auburn church constructed a
manse during the first year of
Hay's ministry.
IN 1948, the church acquired
a house on Thach Street which
was converted into classrooms for
the Children's Division of the
Church School and a study for the
minister. During the same year
Eugene Poe, from Columbia Theological
Seminary, became the first
minister to students at Westminster.
After the longest ministry in
the history of the Auburn church,
Hay was called in 1948 to become
president of Stillman Institute, a
Negro college supported by the
Presbyterian Church.
John Haddon Leith was called
from Yale University, where he
was completing his work on a
doctor's degree, to become pastor
of the church.
He is a graduate or Erskine
College and Columbia Theological
Seminary. He received his M.A.
from Vanderbilt and Ph.D. from
Yale.
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\ It's Budget Time Again Little Maii Oh Campu* by Bibler
Every other year at this time the complex
problems of A u b u r n ' s Biennium Budget
come up. Administrators of API are
hard at work determining the funds needed
to operate the school, and the figure
they come up with will have direct bearing
upon the financial condition of this instit
u t i on for the next two years. All over
Alabama other educational institutions are
faced with the same gigantic task. The
days between now and J u l y will determine
t h e wealth of the e n t i r e s t a t e educational
system for the next biennium.
It would be unfair to say that members
of the State Finance and Taxation Comm
i t t e e and t h e Ways and Means Committee
of the state house of representatives, and
Governor Persons are unaware of the
problems facing education in the state.
Certainly t h e various education committees
are proponents of an expansive financial
policy. They realize that an inadequate
educational system is a stumbling block to
Alabama progress.
We hope that when the time arrives for
t h e "big split," Alabama's responsibility to
t h e youthful contingent will be considered.
We further hope that officials will recognize
the benefits which can be gained for
the state. Young people in Alabama are
demanding more education today than
ever before—a sign of the times. This is
a glowing indication that education is t r y ing
to advance regardless of t h e restrictions
placed upon it. Above all, consideration
should be given to t h e fact that more and
b e t t e r education goes hand in hand with
"greater production, higher earnings and
more spending"—thus a b e t t e r Alabama.
At the college level, Alabama has 60
per cent as many graduates per adult population
as the average state. Yet the number
of college-age men and women, in proportion
to total population, is g r e a t e r than
the average for the nation. This means
that Alabama has a heavier responsibility
to bear than the average state. In this
s t a t e approximately four persons out of
every 100 are college graduates as compared
to six for the country. Arkansas is
t h e only Southern state which has fewer
college graduates per 1,000 population than
Alabama.
To give more emphasis to the relationship
of Alabama's standing in regard to
t h e remainder of the South, statistics will
reveal t h a t t h e four states which surround
us have a higher percentage of college graduates
per adult population. Florida, with
75 per cent, leads the way, followed by
Georgia, 25 per cent; Tennessee, 14 per
cent, and Mississippi, 6 per cent.
These figures are not confined to the
college level alone. Indeed, the overall
picture is a bleak one. Alabama's expendi
t u r e per pupil in average daily attendance
for 1949-50 was approximately $117—one
good reason why 39.2 per cent of this s t a t e 's
selective service registrants failed to pass
t h e Armed Forces Qualification Tests.
However, there are valid reasons behind
these disturbing accounts. The primary
one is that the per capita income in
Alabama is much less t h a n that of t h e nation.
According to figures released in 1951,
t h e national average per capita income
was $1,584, while Alabama's average was
$950. The average for 13 Southern states
was $1,115. These figures show that this
s t a t e ranked eleventh at t h a t time. A year
has elapsed since the above figures were
released but the positions remain relatively
t h e same.
State officials claim that education is
being allocated as much as can possibly be
spared. They advocate that it takes a large
sum to ru n the state. We agree. However,
t h e figures given by the various institutions
a r e based on t h e amounts required to
give a desirable education to students and
at the same time fulfill an obligation to
advance t h e prestige of t h e state. Appropriations
to education are made, small
though they may be in some cases, from
practically every source of internal revenue.
This includes a minimum figure of
one million dollars from the general fund,
whose main source of revenue is the tax
on alcoholic beverages.
Never-the-less, an educational system
will remain unhealthy so long as a condition
persists whereby a student can gradu
a t e and receive a higher salary to start
w i t h than his instructor is receiving.
There can be no noticeable advancement
when secondary schools g r a d u a t e students
u n p r e p a r e d for college level work; when
various d e p a r t m e n t s must, of necessity, cut
corners in order to s t r e t c h funds allocated
to t h em by an institution; and particularly
when a state which is becoming rapidly
industrialized and professionalized suffers
due to t h e need for b e t t e r t r a i n e d personnel
at t h e g r a d u a t e level—and these conditions
do exist.
What is the solution for the elevated
educational setup for which Alabama has
d i r e need? A number of possible solutions
have been submitted. Some are reasonable—
others unfeasible. A large number
of advocates for advancement have stated
that many of the problems could be solved
if institutions would raise their fees.
Rather than being beneficial, we maintain
t h a t education would be unwillingly placed
in a position of reneging on its responsib-ilites
to t h e young men and women of the
state. Should such measures be effected,
many high school graduates who desire to
enter college, could not, due to t h e increase;
and enrollment at s t a t e supported colleges
would drop at alarming rates.
With all due regard for the opinions of
Auburn and Alabama citizens, it seems to
us t h a t t h e only apparent solution lies in an
increase in taxes. We must not run from
reality. Rather, we must face it squarely,
and realize that the e x i s t i n g conditions in
this s t a t e are due p r i m a r i l y to t h e lack of a
revenue for these needs. If taxation is the
ansv)er, t h a n we cannot afford to ignore it.
An examination could be made of the
s t a t e system of t a x a t i o n to determine a tax
which would impose an equitable burden
upon every citizen. This levy could take
t h e form of a one-cent tax on soft drinks,
or the elimination of the present exemptions
on sales tax. Further, an untold sum
could be collected if federal income tax
were not deducted before t h e computation
of state income tax.
These examples are only a few of the
possible methods which might be employed
toward t h e a t t a i n m e n t of an increased fund
for the educational development of Alabama;
and such are merely possibilities.
We do not intend to expound the m e r i t s of
one solution over another. We do not advocate
a raise in taxes, but we do u r g e that
t h e s t a t e of Alabama go all out to further
education. It is not unreasonable to ask
t h a t a careful consideration be given to the
needs of these institutions as set forth in
t h e i r budgets, and t h a t the state be liberal
in making allocations toward these requests.
—WHE
MAX HALL
Editor
LES FORD _ Managing Editor
Fred Nichols Associate Editor
Charles Sullivan — Associate Editor
JoAnne Lucci Associate Editor
Walter Everidge Associate Editor
Ronald Owen _ Sports Editor
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Howard Skeiton Feature Editor
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JACK JOHNSON
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Inter-Sorority Relations
Show Need For Repair
"Class, after glancing through the last test papefs I find
that some of you could well afford to pay a Mttle more attention
to class lectures."
Cedric's Almanac
Problems Pressing Posterity
There is no news tonight. We
have scanned, scaled, scampered,
scurried and scrounged every
basement, bastile, bar, boudoir,
bureau and byway in our fair
village and have the sum total of
—no theen. Therefore, we can
either write (1) constructively
(2) destructively or (3, typically.
Since the only way to present a
constructive idea is by using the
.destructive technique in our typical
style, we shall be real political
and do all three.
They ought to do something
about:
A friend of mine who has much
jouralistic ability
w i l l not
write for The
Plainsman. His
reason for not
contributing his
efforts d o wn
here is because
he is an accountant
a nd
won't write for
any paper un-
Nichols less it has
"Journal" in its
name.
This character is also a lover
and a tightwad. In fact, he gave
his girl a ring—over the phone, and
they went to fe. continuous movie.
Something should be done about
this, because they have been in
that same flicker house for three
days. They should either be
By Fred Nichols
brought out and fed, or we had
better see what is being shown
on the screen.
They should do something
about:
The poor guy who had corns on
his feet. He heard about what he
thought was a sure cure for his
brogan fillers, ordered some of
the product, tried it two months
and wrote the following letter.
"Dear Sirs:
"I've taken six cans of your
corn syrup; my feet are no better
than when I started. Do something
or I'll tell Mr. Anthony."
Someone must help my aching
friend because it is rumored
around that Mr. Anthony owns
stock in the company that sold
him the corn syrup. Please, help
this mistreated citizen, he borrowed
the money for the six cans
from yours truly.
Yes, dear reader, there is no
news tonight. The only scoop that
I ever had was one down at
Wright's Drugs, and it was a cold
one. But the above and beyond
problems have been pressing upon
my mind and I thought that they
(the problems) are more important
than mere factual news
items.
Wait, there is news tonight.
The marquee letter changers have
been caught. How do I know
they've been caught? If you will
hand me a file I'll come out and
explain.
Tiger Lilies
Dining Hall Discussed Again
Member
Associated Collegiate Press
Last week's "Tiger Lilies" column
caused quite a bit of comment,
both pro and con, on the girls dining
hall situation. The writing of
a c o l i l m n on
that subject was
undertaken because
we felt,
and still feel,
that a big part
of our job is to
reflect student
opinion.
And that student
opinion, as
we heard it, was
Lucci summed up in
last w e e k 's
"Tiger Lilies." This is not a retraction
of any statement made at
that time.
Those who disagree with the
viewpoint published at that time
pointed out, however, that the dining
hall passes inspection by the
health department at regular intervals
with grades of above 90.
It was also called to our attention
that while glasses may occasionally
be lipstick stained, because
the washing is done by a
dishwashing machine which sometimes
misses the indelible stuff,
there is no danger of their carrying
germs because all of the dishes
are sterilized.
Mrs. Kathryn Harper, head of
the dining halls, said that many
of the faults of the temporary facilities
at Graves Center and Mell
Street would be remedied upon
completion of the new dining hall
at the Quadrangle, which will feature
the best in modern equipment.
In the meantime, she suggested
that coeds carry their legitimate
complaints to the dietitians in
charge.
While it is relieving to know that
By JoAnne Lucci
the eating utinsels are germ-free
it is somehow still not very appetizing
to occasionally pick up, for
example, a smeary glass at mealtime.
If paper cups are practical,
we suggest they be used as a temporary
solution to that problem.
We realize that there are two
sides to the problem, and we welcome
any and all comment on the
situation. A famous old French
philosopher, Voltaire, expressed our
opinion when he said, "I may not
agree with what you say, but I will
defend to the death your right- to
say it." We think he deserves a
bouquet for that one great line he
left to all posterity.
With Religious Emphasis Week
just around the corner, we hope
that students are preparing for
what should be an enrichening experience.
Of course there will be
those who will not take advantage
of the opportunity, but we believe
they will be comparatively
few.
Apparently the REW committee
thinks so too, for this year plans
have been made to hold some convocations
in the Tiger and War
Eagle theaters as well as in Lang-don
Hall. This arrangement will
make it possible to seat approximately
2,000 students. To us, this
seems to be another stride forward
in making REW bigger and better
every year.
One group connected with the
annual service that has not been
given too much credit is the local
churches. Auburn's churches play
an important role in REW by inviting
outstanding and qualified
speakers for the occasion.
For their rather unsung part in
the activities, a Tiger Lily to local
churches.
By Les Ford
'Tis true, perfections none must
hope to find
In a world, much less in womankind.
—Pope
Greek Week is just around the
corner, and activities are being
keyed to preparation for the occasion.
There is a special feature
of this year's program in that, unlike
last year, the sororities are
taking part.
Even though the sorority system
on t he
campus has in
my o p i n i o n,
ranked as one
of the most outstanding
in the
South, there is
still a good deal
of r o o m for
improvement in
the inter-soror-i
t y relations
department.
T h e campus
fraternities enjoy a certain
close congenial relationship that
Ford
does not exist between the sororities
represented h e r e . Even
though the competition between
the frats rises to heights unknown
during rush seasons, the members
seem to forget any differences as
soon as the rush session is completed.
Auburn fraternities are probably
as closely-knit a group as
will be found on any campus.
TJhey get along remarkably well
together, while not destroying any
of the competitive spirit which
is necessary for their survival.
Very often, after dances, ball
games or classes, the members of
one or two fraternities join together
for a party or just a "bull
session" over a "cup." Such practices
are good because they tend
to prevent any hard feelings between
the groups; they help the
members of one fraternity to
understand and appreciate the
members of another.
There is, however, little evidence
of any such relationship
existing between the local sororities.
There always seems to be
a feeling of tension, dislike and
distrust between the girls' groups.
The pangs of rush season and
other forms of competition seem
to keep the k e t t l e boiling
throughout the year.
In fact, the relationships between
sororities often take on
war-like proportions. There were
reports of two sororities banding
together during the WSGA and
Pan-hellenic elections last year,
for the specific purpose of making
sure that another sorority
came out on the short end of the
deal. And there are rumors that
another fight is brewing for this
year's elections.
It would begin a new era in
Auburn history, if this feeling
between the sororities and frater_
nities could be eliminated. Perhaps,
if the sororities would give joint
parties more often or just visit be-twen
one another, the situation
would disappead. And, since both
sororities and fraternities are un-
(Continued on page 5)
Salt From Walt
Many Competent Instructors Observed
By Walter Everidge
Everidge
After spending some time at
this institution, I have become
more and more amazed at the
number of competent instructors
and professors available on the
campus.
Many times I have overheard
comments to
the effect that
such and such a
professor would
make a g o od
street cleaner.
Considering the
job that is being
done at API
and the lack of
inducements to
qualified p e r sonnel,
I would
say that we are
not bad off. Granted there are
some instructors who are more
qualified to instruct than others,
but that is generally the case
everywhere you go.
I'll back the qualified and competent
instructor 100 per cent. As
far as those slipshod, lackadaisical
persons, who mar the dignity of
the educational profession by
calling themselves teachers, are
concerned, well—I'll rock along in
the same boat with other students.
No attempt can be made to analyze
the reasons why a person
would desire to enter the teaching
profession without getting involved
in the complexities of the
"human element." This columnist
does not have the space to
dedicate to that factor. But by
way of including it, I'll say that
perhaps the greatest singular inducement
is that a person must
possess a type of "missionary
spirit," and let the "human element"
go at that.
The age old dignity of the profession
attracts many people.
Others are attracted by the social
circle, to use the term in a broad
sense, which is always prevalent
within the confines of the educational
world. Many others are
instructors simply because, upon
graduation they are not certain
of the field in which they would
like to do their work. As a result
they instruct part time while they
acquire a higher degree, and then
find that it's to their liking.
To be realistic in a world that
requires realism, the greatest disadvantage
to the teaching profession
is the low scale of take-home
pay. Auburn does not have
the funds available to offer an
attractive salary to effectual personnel.
This is due to the fact that
we are a state supported institution.
According to statistics released
in 1951 (the only available statistics)
the average salary earned
by the typical instructor was
$1,564 in terms of 1939 dollars. By
comparison this same professor
earned $1,875 in 1939. This represents
a loss in real earnings of
16 per cent.
The story is the same from instructors
to full professors. Losses
in real earnings by rank reveal
that assistant professors suffered
an 18 per cent decrease, associate
professors 29, and full professors
23. This loss in earning power does
not include income tax payments.
It can be seen that salary is no
attraction. Economic justifications
can be made for the reasons why,
during the last 16 years, the incomes
of working people in Alabama
have shown increases ranging
from 15-81 per cent in real
earnings. There is no economic
justification for the decline in
teacher earning powers.
Under this economic squeeze, if
API should seek new instructors,
the salary scale is so low that it
will attract the less efficient instructor.
At present, the school is
always faced with the possibility
of losing its qualified personnel to
big business and other institutions
which can afford to nay more.
By and large the situation boils
down to one, where I find myself
in a position of not questioning
the incompetency of a poorly paid
staff. Instead, I feel a spirit of
admiration for the men and women
who turn out a good finished
product at API.
We are not in a position to demand
anything greater from an
institution that is suffering from
the stigma of an undeveloped
state-wide educational system.
A Word With Sully
Hall Sentenced For Music Slaying
With assistance from the research
staff of Time magazine, we
have gathered a few of the zany
actions and comments of the human
race for your approval. Here
they are, forthwith and notwithstanding.
In Jackson, Miss., the state
supreme court
u p h e l d the
three-year prison
sentence of
Huddie H a l l,
convicted of the
d a n c e - h a l l
shooting of a
man who persisted
in playing
the "Tennessee
Waltz"
on t h e jukebox.
(Auburn-
"Don't Let The
Stars Get In Your Eyes" to death
had better beware. After all, three
Sullivan
ites who nickel
years isn't such a long time.)
In San Francisco, Calif., Jean
Connors got a gift-wrapped four-foot
boa constrictor from her boy
friend, who explained: "I wanted
to give her something different."
(Last quarter at API, a certain
gentleman from Georgia presented
a lively two foot alligator to
his current beloved. The alligator
resided in a bathtub in one
of the girl's dorms for at least one
night. Upon being questioned the
'gator hissed, "I never had it so
good.")
In Mt. Clemens, Mich., when
police asked Melvin Reno why he
was driving his car on the sidewalks,
Reno muttered: "I'm too
drunk to be on the street." (Arresting
officers stated that Reno
was driving in a 1953 model
Frenzy.)
In Chicago, when police caught
By Charles Sullivan
Raymond Conners at the Inter-n
a t i o n a l Livestock Exposition
with a lamb hidden under his
coat, he explained: "It was wandering
in the aisles, and I just
wanted to keep it warm." (We've
heard better excuses for picking
something up.)
In Fargone, North Dakota, after
being marooned in his car for four
days during a blizzard, Jack Frost
greeted his rescuers with, "Anybody
got a shovel?" (We bet Frost
wished that he had been in South
Dakota.)
In Wausau, Wis., farmer Walter
Brandt got his marriage annulled
after telling the judge he had discovered
that the man who had
been living in his^house for the
past six years was not his wife's
"brother," but her first husband.
(After being kicked out of the
house, the "brother" said, "I
should have paid more rent.")
Plain White-Wash
Tag System Submitted By Committee
There has been a large amount
of griping lately about the parking
problems on the campus. The
problem is urgent and very real.
The talk goes on but very little
is actually being done to remedy
the situation.
A committee, headed by Claude
Casey, recently studied the situation
and submitted a report calling
for a campus tag system.
The committee's plan called for
a system whereby a colored tag
would be issued to each driver at
registration. The color of his tag
would indicate what school he
was in, and consequently would
limit the area in which he could
park. The area around his school
being the area in which he could
park.
All of the parking areas would
not have to be restricted. Areas
such as the Sports Arena, Ag Hill,
and Vet Hill would not need such
measures, even though students
in these schools would need a tag
also.
Personally, I don't know what
would be the best remedy for the
parking situation would be, but
an idea better than this one has
not been suggested.
The solution lies in the congest-
By Herb White
ed areas, where the problem
exists. The possibility of more
parking space is remote, if not
impossible.
Agreed, that this idea has some
faults, but if adopted it might
work into something beneficial to
all.
Indirectly, those who drive can
alleviate the situation themselves.
Needed spaces are sometimes used
up by drivers who live within
walking distance of the college.
Walking is much less of an inconvenience
to them than is a
crowded parking space to those
(Continued on page 5)
I
Bouquets 6- Brickbats
'Plainsman* Readers Talk Back
Dear Editor:
Several days ago I, having
nothing better to do, picked up a
copy of The Plainsman and idly
glanced through it. It was a good
enough paper, as papers go
(which usually isn't very far), but
something is missing! Jokes! B.e
they dirty or clean; be ihey mildly
amusing or wildly hilarious,
they still be jokes and one of the
most popular parts of a college
or any newspaper. Why have they
gone? Are your columnists afraid
of the competition? And anyhow,
don't you realize that if it weren't
for the weather and jokes that 90
per cent of the people wouldn't
have anything to talk about? And
you must admit that most people
had lather hear a joke, yes even
an off-color one, than the never-new
remarks about that age-old
subject, the weather. Have I proven
my point?
In other words, "Put the jokes
back in The Plainsman."
Another suggestion—why not
run a Pogo strip in The Plainsman?
I have known of several
other colleges that have done this
and it has proved itself to be very
popular. Pogo, as you may or may
not know, has some rather sly wit
in it. And I, speaking only for
myself of course, had much rather
look at Pogo and his friends than
some of the pictures that now ap--
pear in The Plainsman.
Enclosed is a short, short story
about a professor and a football
player. I must admit that it isn't
very funny, but one could possibly
consider it amusing if he read it
after flunking a quiz (which I
understand is done quite frequently)
or had other encounters
with t h a t much-talked-about-but-
little-done subject, professors.
You may use it if you like
and you may even give yourself
credit for it if you like. If you
don't use it, the least you could
do is to laugh at it.
Yours for more laughs,
Sam S. Rubenstein'
A careful examination of Mr.
Rubenstein's contribution left us
with mixed feelings—too humane
to print it and too nauseated to
laugh at it. Thanks anyway, Mr. R.
_- Ed.
Dear Editor:
When grades are posted each
quarter students naturally compare
point averages. This is, all
well and good except for a few
students, namely, the students in
the school of agriculture. If an
agriculture student makes an
average of which he is proud, he
is seldom complimented, but
rather hit squarely in the face
with a statement to the effect of
ag school being a "crip."
Ag students disagree, but try
to understand why other students
have this opinion. They are misled
by the titles of many subjects.
They think forestry is nothing
more than distinguishing between
a pine and an oak, vegetable gardening
is dropping a tomato seed
in the soil and coming back in a
month or two and picking a
bushel of tomatoes, dairying is
learning to milk with both hands,
etc. This, however, is not even the
beginning.
There are many things that
make agriculture m u c h more
complicated: varieties, fertilizers,
diseases, insects, methods of cultivation,
economics, and many
other things. Believe me these
"things" are no "crips."
Many people say they are certain
there is nothing hard about
the school of agriculture because
they know some students who
seldom crack a book. Sure some
study only a very little, but don't
you find that true in every school?
Some students in chemistry, industrial
management, education,
art, journalism, and all others
make outstanding grades with
very little study. These students
are few, and agriculture has no
more than its share.
Ag students study different
crops, but in every case they are
trying to learn how to produce the
highest yields with the best quality,
in the most economical way.
Simple though it sounds, it requires
knowledge in fields that
range from chemistry and physics
to math and English.
No, the School of Agriculture
is far from simple, so when an
ag student makes good grades let's
realize that he has worked long
and hard instead of saying, "Sure,
it's a crip."
Sincerely,
Ed Vaughan
Dear Editor:
What used to be a joke on our
campus has turned into a very
grave injustice both to the students
and the professors, and also
threatens the great Auburn Spirit.
This injustice is the use, by
many of our students, of the term
"brown-nosing t h e professor."
This term is used, as we all know,
by those who wish to point out
someone who goes to his professor
and uses all kinds of flattery in
hopes of getting the professor to
add a few points to his grade.
This term- is no longer used for
its original purpose, but is used
against any student who does
more than answer a direct question
asked by the professor. If
he speaks to the professor on the
street, goes up after class to get
needed help, or to get something
explained, or is just friendly to
the professor—then he is said to
be "brown-nosing the prof."
Can't we stop this? It has gotten
so bad that no one dares try
to make friends with their professors
for fear of what the other
students will say about him or
what the professor may think. I
know one professor on this campus
who lets his students know
at the beginning of each quarter
that if he even ever thinks some
one in his class is trying to "polish
the apple" then they have "had
it" in his class. Do you think any
student would go to him for help,
regardless of how bad he needed
it?
I was taught to be nice and
friendly to all people and to always
try to make friends. This,
I have done here at college and as
a result, I have fallen in the path
of those students (some of whom
I thought were my friends) who
continuously u s e t h e t e rm
"brown-nosing the prof."
We are men and women now,
why can't we act like them? Let's
spend more time trying to make
friends and stop trying to stop
others from making friends.
Sincerely,
: Name withheld by
request
Dear Editor:
We, being fans of the late Hank
Williams, composer and singer of
hillbilly and folk music, think that
the article in the January 7, 1953
edition of The Plainsman by Jo-
Anne Lucci was not only Uncalled
for and unfair to the many fans
and lovers of Hank Williams' type
Plan to paint the house before that
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MISS RICH BUILDING A HOUSE OF CARDS, a portrait by
George Knapton, is included in "English Portraits and Landscapes"
now being shown in API's Biggin Hall Gallery through the courtesy
of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
of music, but also a striking blow
to the whole music world as this
type music is fast rising to the top
ranking spot on the hit parade,
according to the so called "Disc
Jockeys" that she mentioned.
It is our request that she, in
future columns, please leave her
personal opinion out of what is
meant to be a recognition of some
person, whether or not they are
famous or infamous for some particular
reason.
We .appreciate the fact that she
stated that some people like his
music, even though she seems to
think a good portion of the mourners
at the funeral were merely
there to see and hear other Grand
Ole Opry stars. We do not think
ihis was true because, as she mentioned
in her article, he had many
thousands of friends and fans. We
are only a few of them.
Sincerely yours,
Milton K. Parsons
Frank Sellers
Harold W. Tucker
William L. Landgraf
Billy Jean Hood
Santos Tells IRC
Of Philippine Problems
Bruno M. S a n t o s , formerly
principal of an agricultural school
in the Philippine Islands and now
a graduate student in API's department
of agricultural education,
spoke at the regular meeting
of the International Relations
Club last week.
Santos summarized the progress
evidenced since the Islands
received their independence, and
discussed education, economic, political,
and social problems confronting
the Philippines.
He.stated that although eighty
per cent of the Filipino men are
farmers, food has to be imported.
"Mechanization," he said, "is the
answer to the food problem and
although some farmers still consider
their old methods best, the
modernization program is making
some progress."
Inter-Sorority Relations
(Continued from page 4)
der constant attack by those who
would welcome their abolition.
Any actions on the part of one
group which would promote understanding
between that group
and another would work for the
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English Portraits
On Display In Biggin
Auburn's first exhibition of "old
masters" from a major museum is
now on display in the new fireproof
gallery in Biggin. The exhibition,
entitled "English Portraits
and Landscapes," will be on view
until Saturday, January 31. The
paintings were lent by The Metropolitan
Museum of Arts and are
circulated by The American Federation
of Arts, Washington, D. C.
This exhibition of British painting
is equally divided between
portraits and landscapes. Six great
names of the eighteenth century
England (Gainsborough, Reynolds,
Romney, Raeburn, Hoppner and
Lawrence) are represented and the
works can be compared.
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|Committees Named
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Scabbard and Blade, national
military honor saciety, is completing
plans for the annual milL
tary ball to be held in the student
activities building March 7.
The military ball is sponsored
by the advanced corps of the
£irmy, navy, and air force ROTC
units on the campus, and plans
are coordinated by Scabbard and
Blade.
Committees for the ball are:
Selection—Ray Warren, Rome,
Ga. and Jack Green, Mobile, co-chairmen;
Jim Lineberger, Fitzgerald,
Ga.
Banquet—Bob Gaddis, Pratt-ville,
chairman; Ken Baisden,
Andalusia; J. M. McKay, Guin;
Robert Johnston, Evergreen, and
R. L. Howell, Montgomery.
Publicity—Bill Anderson, Fairfield,
chairman; Walter Everidge,
Columbus, Ga.; Bill Currie, Montgomery;
Charles Sullivan, Camp
Hill, and Bill Parks, Wetumpka.
Reception — Godfrey Bennett,
Auburn, chairman; R. A. Dodds,
Birmingham; R. F. G o o l s b y,
Montgomery; Warren Andrews,
Brewton, and J. H. Traylor,
Woodland.
5—THE PLAfNSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953
Plain White Wash
(Continued from page 4)
who live far from the campus.
Also, parking irregularly and over
the lined areas reduces the number
of parking spaces available.
Many other schools, some of
them considerably smaller than
API, have, been forced to adopt
systems of the kind mentioned
above. 11 might even work in
Auburn.
Flower—George Sarinopoulos,
Fairfield, chairman; Ken Allums,
Dora, and Jim Williams, Syla-cauga.
Decorations—J. M. Maschoff,
Auburn; and John Arnold, co-chairmen;
C. W. Benefield, Ozark;
J. W. Bowles, Shawmut; Ken Nail,
Atmore; George Stewart, Evergreen,
and Don Rowell, Selma.
Bids—J. B. Thompson, Davis-ton;
and B. E. Tidmore, Greensboro,
co-chairmen; Frank Fink,
Fairfax, and Ben Lawson, Auburn.
Administrative — Royce Jones,
Auburn; and Gary Engstrom, Mobile,
co-chairmen; Russ Wiltsie,
Binghamton, N.Y., and C. S. Morris,
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Q - • \ #• Vol Cagers Edge Plainsmen 72-70;
i I S H I S Y l © W S Jack Turner Leads Auburn Scoring
By Ronald Owen, Sports Editor
Joel Eaves Display Of Sportsmanship
Should Be Example To Student Body
One of the most pleasing displays of sportsmanship ever
witnessed on a college campus, here or elsewhere, was Coach
Joel Eaves action to stop Auburn students' booing last Wednesday
night in the Tiger-Georgia basketball game.
Zippy Morocco, the nearest thing to a one man team in
the conference, had been keeping the Bulldogs in the game
with his fancy sharpshooting. Up until the third quarter, the
little Georgian hadn't missed a free-throw. Some of his
charity tosses were questionably earned and Auburn students
began booing every time Morocco stepped to the free
throw line.
Student harassing served its purpose. Morocco missed
three straight free throws and was toeing the line for his
fourth attempt—accompanied by boos and catcalls—when
Coach Eaves stood up and gestured to the crowd to be quiet.
Response was immediate, the gym was silent and Morocco
made his shot.
What made the act more outstanding was that it came in
one of the game's closer moments, where student booing could
have easily "rattled" the whole Georgia team and made victory
a cinch for the Plainsmen. Eaves had everything to gain
and nothing to lose by the crowd's harassing as far as winning
the game was concerned. But no doubt he has some opinions,
not complimentary, of schools who boo opponents, and he
doesn't want a team to leave Auburn thinking "The Loveliest
Village" is that kind of place.
Auburn students shouldn't have had to be quieted by the
coach. A certain amount of booing is expected of any crowd
at a sports event, but an excessive amount is unbecoming.
It isn't the Auburn spirit—it reminds me of the crowd who
watched Alabama play Auburn in Tuscaloosa a couple of
weeks ago.
There are six home games remaining on the Tigers schedule.
I hope there's not a repeat performance of last week's
calibre on the part of the students—not even against 'Bama.
Trampoline Act Takes Much Practice
Another interesting sidelight to the game was the half
time show on the trampoline by Betty Houston and Hugh
Ector. Few people are aware of the many hours of hard work
which were necessary in preparing for this brief performance.
Every evening students who are interested in gymnastics
practice in the sports arena under the direction of Coach Joe
Lowder. None tof them get credit for their extra work and
do it only because they are interested in the sport. Long
hours of work—usually after 3 p.m.—are spent on each
routine and stunt the public sees.
Because of the limited facilities Auburn now has for gymnastics,
Coach Lowder has had to work'doubly hard to keep
students interested. The gyrrirosjjj: class has only one end of
the arena (wrestling and basketball use the rest) in which
to practice on the trampoline parallel bars, tumbling, etc., and
care has to be taken so that no act interferes with another.
Auburn entered a gymnastic team in college competition
for the first time in the school's history just before Christmas
in an effort to stimulate interest in the sport. Because of the
lack of adequate space and facilities, the idea of intercollegiate
digladiations has been given up until next year.
Until that time Coach Lowder says the team will continue
to work, maybe giving a few more half-time shows in order
that next year they can field a top-notch aggregation.
* * * *
Tiger Topics ___
Coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan has reached the conclusion
that Auburn might profit from the elimination of the two
platoon system. Coach Jordan says ". . . we sign up players
who were stars in high school, not specialists, so all our men
are capable of playing defense and offense. I think we're
going to like the one-platoon system."
* * * *
For the second time this season, bad luck plagues Coach
Joel Eaves' "Swish Kids." The first time was just before the
Memphis Invitational Tournament, when five of the Tiger
regulars came down with food poisoning.
This time the ill luck is in the form of influenza. Four
of Eaves' regulars, John Cochran, Jim Martin, Gordon Mum-mert
and Robert Wright, have been bitten by the bug and
are not counted on for much action this week.
W- * * * *
Maryland coach Jim Tatum, in Bob Phillip's column (Birmingham
Post-Herald), says of quarterback Vince Dooley,
"Speaking of boys who won't be hurt by the one-platoon system,
you can include Auburn's Vince Dooley. He's one of
the best all around football players I saw last season. The
new rule will make a star out of that boy."
* * * *
Though not concerned with sports on the Plains, the antics
of Bevo Francis, Rio Grande College, on the basketball court
are something to talk about.
At last count this 6'9" center had scored 1,108 points for
an average of 50.4 points per game.
Francis was first brought to the public eye when he set
a national record by scoring 116 points in one game. Since
then basketball fans all over the United States have been
keeping up with the lanky center's progress.
Freshmen Play Saints Here Tonight
Coach Bill Lynn's freshman quintet will take on the St.
Bernard Saints tonight in the Auburn Sports Arena. The
Saints took Auburn early in the season, 95-85, and will probably
be favored over the "Whiz Kids" this time.
Rivalry will be tense—St. Bernard is Lynn's old Alma
Mater—and the game should prove to be very interesting.
Bernard fields a high scoring quintet, having scored over 100
points in four different games this season. Auburn will be
somewhat weakened by the loss of two men who have graduated
to the varsity since Coach Eaves lost two varsity players
temporarily to the flu bug.
By Ronald Owen
Plainsman Sports Editor
Breathless fans watched a game ending shot by Jack
Turner scoot in and then out as the Tennessee Vols eked out
a 72-70 win over Auburn's luckless Plainsmen.
Coach Joel Eaves' flu-ridden "Swish Kids" fought desperately
but it wasn't Auburn's night and the Tigers suffered
their third SEC setback in five
trys. The win was the Vols' fourth
straight against Southeastern Conference
competition to give them
a 4-2 record.
FOUR AUBURN players fouled
out in the nip and tuck affair but
the subs came through and the
Tigers were in the ball game all
the way. Bob Miller, Jim O'Don-nell,
Dan Fausett and Bill Fickling
all left the game in the last quarter
with five fouls.
That, coupled with the fact that
John Cochran, Jim Martin, and
Bob Fenn were indisposed because
of influenza, left the tall Tigers at
about half strength for the finish.
When the game ended Auburn had
three guards and two forwards in
the contest. Bob Wright, the only
center who didn't foul out, left
the game in the fourth quarter
with a sprained ankle.
THE SCORING for both teams
was evenly distributed over the
four quarters. At the end of the
initial period the two quintets were
tied 17-17, but by half-time the
Vols had crept out in front 37-34.
ans all the way. Sparked by
Turner and Bill Kirkpatrick the
"Swish Kids" trailed by 62-60 with
four minutes to go and narrowed
the margin to 64-65 in the next
two minutes. The Vols started
freezing the ball, Auburn fouled
and with less than a minute remaining
in the game Eaves' quintet
trailed by a big three points.
Jim O'Donnell cut the margin
to 70-71, Tennessee made a charity
toss good and the stage was set
for Turner's vain, yet dramatic,
effort to tie the score.
HIGH SCORING honors for the
night went to the Vols Hank Ber-tclkamp
and Ed Weiner, forwards,
who had 22 points each.
Auburn's high scorers were Jack
Turner with 17 points and Bill
Kirkpatrick with 14 points. Turner
turned in another sparkling performance,
playing an exceptionally
good floor game along with his
scoring.
Kirkpatrick, playing before home
folks (he's a Tennessean), showed
the talent that made him All-
State while in high school. The
Auburn came fighting back and m t l e g u a r d t h r e w fa h i s p o i n ts
when the buzzer sounded ending
the third quarter, the Tigers trailed
by just one point, 49-50.
In the hectic last quarter, the
Plainsmen pushed the Tennessee-when
the Tigers needed them most.
Freshman Kay Slayden looked
good in his first start with the
varsity, as he racked five points
for the Plainsmen.
Auburn's Soft-Spoken Cage Mentor
Calls '53 Team 'Young, Scrappy'
By John Raines
"What do you think of your basketball team now, coach,
after two setbacks, and then a good comeback against Georgia?"
A tall, heavyset, prematurely grey-haired man leaned
against his car, thought for a moment, smiled, and then said
"Well, there's not much I can
say except' that we're almost the
same team now that we were to
begin with. We've got a good ball
team, not great, but a young and
scrappy ball team which has played,
and will play, to win every
ball game." That was the way
Auburn's Coach Joel Eaves put, in
his mild-mannered but frank way,
the basketball situation.
Eaves, on being questioned about
his team's games specifically stated
that although the setbacks Auburn
has incurred were not heralded,
they were not surprising. He says
that Georgia Tech has improved
probably more than any other team
in the conference, and that Alabama's
surprise punch, after first
of the season losses, was anticipated.
HE POINTED OUT that while
newcomer Bob Miller was a pleasant
surprise to Auburnites, the
improvement of Jack Turner
should not be taken lightly. Turner
was the sparkplug in the comeback
against Georgia. Eaves commented
that freshman Jim O'Donnell,
with a little more experience,
should be one of Auburn's best
assets.
Coach Eaves concluded by saying
that his team has ten of the
toughest games of the season still
facing it. He wouldn't make any
comment on Auburn's final standing
in the SEC.
EAVES CAME back to the Plains
four years ago to assume the reins
of the 1949-50 basketball team
after Danny Doyle resigned to take
a scouting job with the Boston
Red Sox farm system. Since then,
Coach Eaves has been one of the
most popular figures at API.
He earned eight athletic monograms
while participating in active
sports as an undergraduate here.
In addition to being a standout on
the hardwood, he made AU-SEC
end in football in 1937, and carried
a heavy pitching schedule during
the baseball season.
His talents were by no means
confined to the field of athletics,
Coach Joel Eaves
but on the contrary he was an
outstanding student. Although he
was afraid he wouldn't make the
necessary grades to begin with, he
finally made Phi Kappa Phi and
Kappa Delta Pi honoraries. He was
also a member of Spades, Omicron
Delta Kappa, "A" Club and Scabbard
and B4ade.
After graduating he started
coaching at the University of the
South at Sewanee, Tenn., but this
was interrupted for service during
the war. He coached basketball
and football at Fort Sill, Okla.,
during the war. In two years his
cage team wop 40 games and lost
four, while the same time he coached
the football team to an undefeated
season. After Fort Sill he
made a tour of duty in the Pacific.
BEFORE COMING to Auburn,
he spent the intervening years
after the war in Atlanta, coaching
Boy's High and Murphy High to
outstanding records.
Some fans say that Coach Eaves
is a referee's best friend. They
point out that they have never seen
him show anger toward an official
nor toward a player. While saying
this they are quick to point out
that this is no fault of his, but
rather a likeable personality trait.
Independent Teams
Show Progress
Toward Trophy
Independent basketball got
under way in fashion last week
as teams settled down to the business
of winning the independent
basketball trophy.
Last Monday, Lawco took the
DP team 35-29 behind the sharp
shooting of Robinson who had 12
points, but DP's Milan tossed 13
points through the hoop to take
high scoring honors for the night.
Another game Monday saw the
Tippers take the Pigs 36 to 25.
Slaker scored 12 points for the
Pigs and Harless racked 12 points
for the winners. That same night
the Hops won by a forfeit from
Smit, the Clowns got a forfeit
win from Dukes and Navy took
a forfeit win from Slop.
Tuesday's games saw the JKS
team take the Rinks 34-19, Division
P lose to the Rookies 30-50,
DR edge TX 39-35, and DTD
slaughter DV 53-29.
Fairford, Jones and Allamel
tossed in eight points apiece in
the Rookies' win, and McCrary
paced the losers with 11 points.
Bass led the DR team past Theta
Xi with 17 points. Lawrence hit
for 14 points for Theta Xi. Clark
took high point honors in the
DTD-DV game with a 13 point
effort for the winners while Lane
was scoring 12 for the DV's.
6—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953
Dad's Day Game
To Be Inaugurated
Next Grid Season
Denny Ray, President of ODK,
national men's honor society, announced
this week that the organization
is planning to inaugurate an
annual "Dad's Day" football classic.
As plans now stand, the occasion
will be Auburn's first SEC
football game (Ole Miss), an event
of October 3.
Athletic director Jeff Beard an- *
nounced his approval and advocated
immediate steps to be taken towards
planning the event. Many
ideas have been offered from other
colleges who have found the occasion
very successful.
PLANS ARE being made to hold
a reception and a dance in honor of
the visiting parents and a portion
of the stadium will be reserved for
the parents and students.
Ray stated that he hopes that the
fathers of the football players will
be able to sit on the players' bench
and wear jerseys with numerals
corresponding to their sons'.
TWO STARTLED Bulldogs, and equally interested teammate
Bob Miller watch Tiger Cager Jack Turner drop in two points at
the Sports Arena's main event last Wednesday night.
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Tiger Giants Conquer Hot Bulldogs;
Morocco Burns Hoops For 28 Points
By Larry Conner
Georgia's Bulldogs and their one man gang, Zippy Morocco,
folded in the fourth quarter before the rush of the tall men
of the Plains and Auburn went on to their third straight
win over the University of Georgia 78-69.
The Tigers and the Bulldogs fought it out last Wednesday
night for three and a half quarters
in one of the most even and ex- w a y a s t h e T i § e r s s 0 USn t t 0 s h a k -
.citing hardwood struggles seen t h e i r tenacious foe and move out
around the Sports Arena in a long m f r o n t f o r «°°d- T h e , h h d <«unr-time.
The score was tied eleven times
in the first three quarters, with
the biggest lead enjoyed by either
ter ended with the score tied 55-55.
'As the last quarter opened,
Turner and Morocco each hit for
two points and the game was tied
team being a four point margin | f°r the last time 57-57. From here
£held by the Bulldogs in the second
I quarter. Morocco was in form and
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vfired again and again as the Bull-
Idogs' effort for their first confer-the
Tigers took complete control
of the floor, both backboards and
the ballgame. Auburn guard Bill
Kirkpatrick practically ran the
Bulldogs to death in the fourth
tence victory looked dangerously, quarter. He had 12 points to show
t'elose to paying off. Turner and
i-Miller answered the Morocco
Ithreat to lead the Tigers out in
{front at half time by a single
[point 36-35.
THE SECOND half turned out to
| b t just as exciting as the first.
i Morocco hit for a quick field goal
^that put the Bulldogs ahead 37-36.
SAuburn got two points to go out
| in front 38-37, then Zippy sank a
£free throw and it was all tied up
|again 38-38. That was the way it
iwent for the rest of the quarter.
jFirst Auburn, then Georgia, would
Jtake a slim lead. It was Jack
|Turner and Bob Miller leading the
for his night's work.
A LAST gasp by the Bulldogs
narrowed the count to 71-67 with
two and one-half minutes to play.
The Tigers increased their lead to
75-69, and the "freeze" Was on.
Auburn picked up three more
points against the frantic Bulldogs
as the game ended and posted their
ninth victory in twelve starts.
Zippy Morocco was high scorer
with 28 points followed by Jack
Turner and Bob Miller who scored
23 and 18 points respectively. The
win gave Auburn a 2-2 SEC record.
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NOT EVEN BREATHING HARD after whitewashing the Vanderbilt Commodores 32-0 in the
season's first home wrestling meet Saturday night, the 1953 edition of Auburn's mat team lines up for
a picture. Under the direction of Coach "Swede" Umbaeh, the grqariers are gunning for the seventh
straight SEC wrestling crown.
'Swede' Umbaeh Priming Matmen
For Drive To Seventh Championship
By Larry Conner
Coach of the SEC's championship wrestling team for six
straight years—that's the record of Auburn wrestling coach
Swede Umbaeh.
Unaided by scholarships or state high school wrestling
programs, Umbaeh has run up a record of 50 wins against 10
losses and one tie since 1946 when
he became Auburn's first varsity
wrestling coach.
In the seven years he has been
the API mat mentor, Umbaeh has
tutored 34 SEC wrestling champions.
He has built this Tiger
powerhouse to such proportions
that now Auburn ranks as the top
collegiate wrestling team east of
the Mississippi.
UMBACH LEARNED his wrestling
at Oklahoma A & M under
Edward Clark Gallegar, one of the
greatest wrestling coaches of all
time, and played four years as a
guard on the football team besides
his four seasons of college wresting.
Umbaeh began his coaching
career in 1927 at Gerry High
School, Gerry, Okla. He coached
wrestling, football, and basketball
in Oklahoma high schools for 14
years before moving to William
and Mary College in 1941 as freshman
football coach.
While at William and Mary,
Umbaeh was also wrestling coach,
track coach, and Intramural Sports
Director. He came to Auburn as
varsity foo'tball end coach in 1944.
The same year he was named to
head the men's physical education
department.
IN 1946 UMBACH started Auburn's
first varsity wrestling team.
Hampered by inexperience (they
had no practice before Christmas),
Coach Umbach's first Auburn team
won only one of four meets that
year.
Since that shaky start, Umbach's
maulers have been virtually unbeatable.
They now are aiming
for their seventh consecutive SEC
wrestling championship. The only
problem now is, in Coach Umbach's
own words, "we want some stiffer
competition."
Guy Smith Announces
Organizational Meeting
For Young Republicans
Auburn's chapter of the Young
Republican League of Alabama
will hold an organizational meeting
Tuesday, February 3 at 7 p.m.
in Samford Hall, according to B.
Guy Smith, chapter chairman.
"Since this will be our first
meeting after the election, we urge
all interested citizens to attend and
take part in our future plans,"
Smith stated.
"Lonnie Noojin, state chairman
of the Young Republicans,' will
preside over the organizational
discussions, if possible, Smith
added.
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As Tigers Prepare For Maroon Tilt
By Ronald Owen
After a one-game jatfnt into Tennessee, the Tiger cagers
return to the Plains Saturday to take on the Mississippi State
Maroons in an SEC tilt Saturday night in the Sports Arena.
Game time is 7:30 p.m.
As the season progresses, Mississippi's fast-breaking cagers
have been proving to be one of
the surprises of the conference.
Not highly rated at the beginning
of the season, the Maroons are now
in the thick of the battle for the
SEC crown. The boys from the
"Rebel State," though not lacking
in height, have been depending
mostly .upon speed tor their victories.
——
AFTER MAKING a good showing
in their win over Georga last
week, bad luck immediately befell
Coach Eaves' "Swish Kids". The
Cochran, Jim Martin, Gordon
Mummert and Bob Wright became
influenza victims. Cochran and
Martin have been confined to the
ir.f irmary and Mummert and
Wright were doubtful as players
for the Tennessee tilt. The loss of
Cochran and Martin for two or
three games could prove disaster -
ous to the Eavesmen. Cochran is
one of the leading scorers and the
top rebound man, while Martin is
"flu bug" hit the Plains, and John a backboard specialist.
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Houston-Ector Trampoline Routine
Attracts Attention At Gym Shows
By Walter Everidge and Doris Lessman
Whenever Coach Joe Lowder's gymnastic team performs,
there are two trampoline artists who attract a great amount
of attention. Interest is bound to occur particularly when one
of the partners in a specialty act happens to be a coed.
Composing this flashing duo are Hugh Ector, junior in
education from Albany, Ga., and
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Open To Teachers
From June 27 to August 8, 1953,
the University of Oslo will hold
its seventh summer school for
American and Canadian students
who have completed at least their
freshman year in any accredited
college or university. The Insti-
! tute for English-Speaking Teach-
Betty Houston, Jackson, Miss.,
senior in home economics, who
combined their talents last October
to present an act which was
the first of its kind to hit the
campus.
BETTY, WHO is also a member
of Auburn's majorette corps, became
interested in the tricky
trampoline one day last summer
when rain forced the majorettes
to practice in the sports arena.
Noticing the trampolin, she asked
to try it out, did, and was "crazy
about it."
Hugh had received his training
under Coach Paul Kruchoski, who
originated the gymnastic team.
Prior to that time his only training
similar to trampoline tricks
had been confined to the diving
board with the Charleston, S.C.
swimming team. " H o w e v e r,"
Hugh stated, "it sure was a big
help."
THE PAIR, confided that they
first began working together
through a suggestion of Coach
Howard Stubblefield. He had seen
the same act performed in a circus
and thought it would be suitable
for a specialty act. Coach Joe
Lowder taught the "nervy" couple
basic movements which they later
combined into a routine.
Asked what they considered the
most important factor in a duo
performance, they both agreed
that timing had the greatest value,
in as much as a lack of coordination
could cause a serious accident.
Betty will testify to this
since she has received a few
bruises as a result of falling off
the trampoline.
These two gymnasts p r o ve
that acrobatics of this type require
hours of practice. "We have
been practicing," they confide,
"every afternoon in the sports
arena from 3-5:30 until recently.
But since we proved to be a distraction
to the basketball squad
we were asked not to use the
gym."
"THIS HAS created quite a
problem for us, since an act of
this kind requires constant prac-tic^"
in order to keep our timing.
We have asked the use of the
student ac buidling, but we have
not had a reply as yet."
Up until the time they were
asked not to use the gym, they
were practicing a routine which is
the most difficult they have liners
will be a special
the 1953 session.
feature of
Catalogues of courses, preliminary
application material and
other information is available
from the Oslo Summer School
Admissions Office, St. Olaf College,
Noithfield, Minn.
onto Hugh's shoulders. Hugh
laughed and said, "Her legs flash
around so quickly that I am afraid
to get in a position to catch her."
After two performances before
API audiences the daring two-dertaken
to perform. It involves ! some have clenched a permanent
a backwards somersault by Betty I spot on the gymnastic team.
7—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1933
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Players Prep For Best Performance
In Comedy By Leading Playwrights
By Tom Duke
"George Washington Slept Here," the comedy slated for a
10-night run on the API campus beginning February 10, is
the result of 10 years of constant collaboration between two
of the nation's leading playrights, George S. Kaufman and
Moss Hart.
Robert Knowles, instructor in
dramatics and director of the production,
states that the Auburn
Players are ready to "shoot the
works" in making it the year's biggest
event as far as local theater
is concerned. The play requires
two complete sets, and is filled
with fast-paced comedy which is
expected to offer a strong appeal to
student audiences.
and Hart, "George Washington
Slept Here" takes its place with
some of the best native satire and
comedy ever offered in the American
Theater. Both the authors
have met with some measure of
success, both singly and with other
collaborators, but it is with each
other that they both reach top
form.
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OPELIKA, ALA.
Frosh Honor Groups
To Sponsor Party
Phi Eta Sigma, national honorary
society for freshmen men, and
Alpha Lambda Delta, national
honorary society for freshmen
women, will jointly .sponsor a
party for prospective members
Thursday night, Jan. 29, it was
announced today by Neil Christopher,
president of Phi Eta Sigma,
and Lee Helton, president of
Alpha Lambda Delta.
The party will be held in Student
Center, located in the basement
of Langdon Hall, at 7 p.m.
All freshmen students with a 3.00,
or better, scholastic average will
be invited.
The API chapter of Phi Eta
Sigma was established in 1950.
The chapter's faculty advisor, J im
Foy, was recently elected Grand
Secretary of the national society.
Alpha Lambda D e l t a was
brought to the campus in 1952. It
has recently inaugurated a supervised
study hall program in
Auburn Hall for women students
who do not have a 2.00 grade
average.
National requirement for membership
in either society is a 3.5
or better scholastic average for
two quarters during the freshman
year.
written in 1930; 1934's production
of their most serious work "Merrily
We Roll Along"; the Pulitzer
Prize-winning "You Can't Take It
With You" in 1936, "The Man Who
Came To Dinner," which was first
produced in 1939.
BASED ON the half-legendary
character of Alexander Wollcott,
"The Man Who Came To Dinner,"
portraying an almost medieval individualist
at odds with a conventional
middle-class family, has become
one of the American stage's
most popular plays in the past 10
years.
While "George Washington Slept
Here" is far less elaborate and
sophisticated than "The Man Who
Came To Dinner"; it treats somewhat
sympathetically, and with a
wealth of comic incident and dialogue
the desire of the average
man to own a "place of his own"
I; in the country.
According to Knowles, the Players'
production of George Washington
Slept Here" promises to be one
of the funniest plays of the year.
Marvin Barron, Night Phone Operator,
Metes Information To Local Callers
By Howard Skclton
Marvin Barron, is known after 1*1 p.m. as "Mr. Information."
He works from 11 until 8 a.m. as the student telephone
operator for the college.
His friendly voice is the one that greets students and
townspeople when they call the college exchange.
Barron, a senior in pre-denis
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try from Section, is a married
veteran and has a family. The
money he makes being the college
operator, as he puts it, "sorta
helps out."
BARRON ENTERED API in
1947, but had to leave school for
a while to work. After he came
back, he held several other jobs
on the campus before his present
one.
He worked at the College Library,
as a salesman, and in the
qualatative analysis laboratory.
"In fact, people are always telling
my wife that they had 'qual'
under me several years ago. Actually,
I just worked as a helper."
Barron stated.
When asked what he likes best
about his job, Barron replied, "I
like the nice way the students
treat you. There is a terrific number
of boys who place calls to the
girls dormitory after the curfew
hour of eleven.
"When I tell them that it is
after eleven, they are very nice
about it. Most of them reply, 'You
mean it's eleven already, I
thought it was about 10:30.
Thanks a lot'."
Barron states that Dean Katharine
Cater, Dean of Women, receives
more calls than any other
person on the campus while he is
on duty. He also states that practically
all of them are out-of-town
business calls. The Infirmary
ranks first on the list of places
called between 11 at night and
8 in the morning.
While working as the college
operator for the past three years,
Barron has noticed that students
expect him to actually be "Mr.
Information."
"When students hear a siren
or an ambulance they immediately
start calling the college exchange
to find out the particulars.
Actually they know as much
about what is going on as I do,"
Barron stated.
Not only does Barron attend
classes all day and work as the
college operator, he also participates
in extra-curricular activities.
He is a member of the debating
team, vice-president of
Alpha Phi Omega honorary, and
is active in BSU work. He served
as training union director at the
local Baptist Church this summer.
HE AND his wife, Maxine, have
a two year old daughter, Sheila.
His wife also works—in the chemistry
library.
"Actually, we're all three associated
with education in some
degree since I go to school, Maxine
works at he chemistry library,
and little Sheila attends
nursery school," s a i d Barron
laughingly.
After Barron graduates this
year, he plans to attend the University
of Alabama Dental School
in Birmingham.
New Band Available
Auburn now has a newly formed
six-piece orchestra called "The
Starlighters." A u g m e n t e d by
John Duncan, soecial student in
chemistry from New York, the
band is available to fulfill formal
dance requirements.
Duncan can be contacted at 1116
Magnolia Hall, phone 9207.
Mclntyre To Attend
Mental Health Sessions
Dr. Sherwood Mclntyre, chairman
of the API psychology department,
will be among ten Ala-bamians
attending a m e n t al
health conference sponsored by
the Southern Regional Education
B o a r d in Atlanta Thursday
through; Saturday.
Primary purpose of the conference
is to discuss ways of training
psychologists for research and
for community mental health services
in the South. Called by the
Southern R e g i o n a l Education
Board, an organization established
by 14 southern states to promote
regional planning in higher
education, the three-day conference
will be held in cooperation
with the U.S. Public Health Service.
The meetings will be con-
8—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953
ducted on the campus of Emory
University, just outside Atlanta.
Over 100 participants will attend
from eight southern states to
study ways of solving mental
health problems in those states.
The conferees will represent colleges
and universities which give
at least a master's degree in psy_
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state mental hospitals,
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Design—Complete lighter and heavier-than-aircraft and components airframes, power
plant installations; controls; hydraulics; electronic syslems; fuel cells; canopies;
wheel and brakes, etc.
Development—Missile, airship, jet aircraft and helicopter projects; electrical and electronic
systems, servomechanism, fiber resin laminates and many other projects
having both military and non military applications.
Plant Engineering—Light heat power application including machine design.
Production Engineering—All phases metal fabrication manufacture.
Stress and Weight Analysis
Tool Planning including Tools, Dies, Jigs, and fixtures.
Apply now for interviews at your Placement Office
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