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The Saddest Words Of Tongue Or Pen: 'Saturday Classes' The Holidays Are Over, But The Parties Go On TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOL. 80 6 Pages WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1953 ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA Number 1 6 ^ m zap w-. fffitfVBr S^^T^fc t^Se* Winter Quarter Provides Change In Emphasis On Student Activities By War Eagle I t ' s always interesting to watch the "change of pace" which comes to the Plains each year with the advent of t h e winter quarter. The new term brings about a shift of emphasis in student activities which makes for a marked contrast with the fall quarter. During the fall, football is the hub around which all other activities revolve. In the winter, however, it's a different story entirely. Although athletics are not ignored —especially when the Tiger cagers are as proficient as this year's team —other fields of activity move up and demand their share of attention. Socially speaking, the gaudy color and roaring noise of football fade into the black and white and soft music of formal season. At the same time, while the pain from fall quarter grade reports is still intense, intellectual pursuits take on a new significance for many API students. Perhaps the most interesting change of all, however, comes when somebody suddenly realizes that it's not too long until time for qualifications for the spring quarter's general elections. Winter quarter is often the proving ground for previously untried student leadership, and it's already time for persons interested in the spring elections to start getting their marbles in line. The quality of next year's student leadership often depends upon the amount and extent of competition between the potential leaders in the months just previous to qualification. With that in mind, I'd sure like to see some political battles beginning to take shape in the next few weeks. Auburn will need strong student leadership next year, and now is the time to start building that strength. Orchids To City Congratulations are due the city of Auburn for another step forward in their already progressive recreational program. Early in December, the city commission awarded a contract which will furnish local people with a $60,000 swimming pool in time for the hot months of 1953. The pool will be built at the Northsidc Ele-rrentary School by McGowcn Contracting Co., Opelika. The pool will meet a definite need. Swimming facilities are now available, but they are at a distance from town which inconveniences many swimmers, and there is often some question as to their sanitation. Installation of a modern pool— specifications call for one of the nicest in East Alabama—is a step which a city expanding as rapidly as Auburn would naturally take. It reflects a consideration for the health and happiness of citizens which is characteristic of a truly progressive community. Auburn City Council Adopts New Traffic Ordinance Publications Board Elevates Hall To Editorship Surprise Move Sees Albritton Accept Alumnews Post Vacated By Crawford Walter Albritton, junior in education from Wetumpka, resigned his position as editor of The Plainsman just before the end of last quarter. He resigned in order to assume the editorship of The Alumnews, official publication of the Aub u r n Alumni Association. After accepting Albritton's resignation at a special session, the Board of Student Publications appointed Max Hall, journalism senior from Hartselle, to fill the unexpired term as editor. Albritton, a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, was elected to the editorship in the all-campus elections last spring. He had previously served as associate editor of The Plainsman and campus sports correspondent for The Montgomery Advertiser and The Birmingham News. He is a member of Squires honorary, and was recently recognized in "Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities." HALL HAS served on the sports staff and as associate editor of The Plainsman, and was managing editor during Albritton's editorship. He is a member of Spades and Omicron Delta Kappa honor-aries. Les Ford, junior in industrial management from Greenville, Miss., has been named to fill the vacant managing editorship which occurred with Hall's promotion. Hall also announced the return of Walter Evcridgc, Columbus, Ga., to the staff as associate editor, and the promotion of Fred Nichols, Columbiana, from assistant to associate editor. The Alumnews vacancy, which Albritton will fill, occured when Ed Crawford, Auburn '51, a former editor of The Plainsman, left the alumni publication, which he had edited since November, 1951, to assume the editorship of The Montgomery Examiner. Klepinger Awards DMS Ribbons To 35 Outstanding ROTC Students Colonel Walter J. Klepinger, professor of military science and tactics at API, has announced the names of 35 Army ROTC Distinguished Military Students. Selected on t h e basis of aptitude, leadership, and scholastic averages, the students represent outstanding senior cadets of the Corps. Badges were presented to the NOTICE Petitions for consideration by the Council of Deans at its meeting each Tuesday afternoon should be filed in the office of the Dean of Faculties by 1:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding. This is necessary in order that all business be made available to the Council a full day in advance of Its meeting. students at a recent Regimental Review and their names will appear in the fall quarter graduation program. Receiving t he awards were: Armor Harold G. Carter, Birmingham; Martin L. Dalton, Eufaula; George T. Holdcroft, Birmingham; William R. Sharman, Blanton, and Alvin T. Wilson, Auburn. Corps of Engineers Robert M. Arthur, Gadsden; Ashley P. Barnes, Jr., Casper, Wyo.; James J. Baird, Bessemer; Kelcy L. Cargile, Fayette; Nelson P. Conover, Spring Hill; Earl D. Keller, Copper Hill, Tenn.; Kenneth L. Nail, Atmore; Jerry D. Parker, Mobile; William L. Smith, Birmingham; George D. Stewart, Jr., Evergreen; John W. St. Martin, Houma, La.; James D. Tatum, Prattville; James T. Tatum, Jr., Decatur; Donald L. W a m p, Hanceville; Raymond M. Warren, Rome, Ga., and Iva C. Yates, Jr., Mobile. Artillery Charles O. Ashley, Apopka, Fla.; Ned T. Ellis, Fort Deposit; Ralph A. Dodds, Birmingham; Henry H. Funderburk, Carrollton; Rodney L. Grandy, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Paul E. Sikorski, Anniston; Rucker L. Staggers, Benton, and Charles S. Sullivan, Camp Hill. Signal Corps Jim C. Bigham, Birmingham; James W. Bowles, Jr., Shawmut; Julius F. Gunter. Memphis, Tenn.; Howard S. Leach, Jr., Birmingham; Thomas M. Lynn, Georg-iana, and Lee B. Cannon, Jr., Birmingham. BILL'S COLLECTING AUBURN'S BILLTURNBEAUGH receives congratulations and the A Club's "Most Outstanding Football Player" trophy for the 1952 Grid Season from President Bill McMurray. "Big Bill" was picked on The All-SEC second string defense team and received honorable mention on AP's All-America list. Walter Albritton Max Hal Presbyterians Change Meeting Place As Work Begins On New Sanctuary By Richard Mills Beginning this week, and continuing until October of this year, Auburn Presbyterians will hold Sunday services in Langdon Hall while their new church is being constructed. Evening services will be held at Westminster House, the P r e s b y t e r i a n youth center. The new structure will be built on the site of the existing one, which was erected in 1919. Demolition of the present church has already begun. A G R O W I N G congregation coupled with Auburn's increased post-war enrollments have taxed the existing facilities. Of contemporary-classical architecture, the new sanctuary will seat a total of 866, against a present maximum of about 500. The new building can be enlarged in the future to accommodate 1,100. Because of the important role the church plays in the religious life of Presbyterian students, Presbyterians over the state are contributing $100,000 to the building fund. At present, there are 531 Presbyterian students enrolled at API. IN ADDITION to a new sanctuary, the building will provide nine church school rooms and an assembly room, or when open, a social hall for 300. A kitchen also is included, to be furnished by women of the church. Construction will be of masonry and reinforced concrete with steel trusses. Trim will be of limestone. An asphalt tile floor and acoustical ceiling also are included. There will be wooden wainscoting in the vestibules, nave and chancel. Colored glass will be used in the windows in the nave. Langford Lists Skit Night Dates Auburn's 1953 Skit Nights, sponsored jointly by Blue Key and Sphinx honoraries, have been scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, according to Jack Langford, chairman of the program. Skit Nights will be presented in the student activitcs building. Skits will be judged on originality, humor, novelty and presentation; trophies being awarded to the winning fraternity and sorority. All skits will be divided between the two nights, and will be limited to seven minutes. Tickets will soon be on sale by members of Blue Key and Sphinx. "We hope that Skit Night will set a new high in originality and entertainment this year, and we v/ould like to urge all organizations to begin their preparations early," added Langford. State High Schools lo Receive Copies Ot Student Weekly For the remainder of the school year, The Plainsman will be mailed to the library of every accredited high school in Alabama, according to an announcement issued this week by Jack Johnson, business manager. The addition of the high schools tc the mailing list was approved by the Board of Student Publications last quarter. "We hope that the availability of these copies will make it possible for hundreds of potential college students to see just what we have at Auburn," stated Johnson. "We are undertaking the project as a public relations move, and we hope it will be beneficial, both to API and to the secondary schools. Mailing duties on the high school copies will be handled by a special assistant to the circulation manager, who is, as yet, unnamed. Winter Enrollment Prospects Bright As API Re-Opens Prospects are bright for an enrollment at API of 5,900 to 6,000 in the winter quarter, according to an estimate given today by Registrar Charles W. Edwards. Such an enrollment would top the winter quarter of the past year by about 750 students. Actual number of students registered for the winter quarter of 1952 were 5,360. Approximately 400 freshmen and transfers are expected for the new quarter. Over 200 Korean War veterans will be in the group. However, a larger number of veterans will probably enroll in the spring quarter than in the present one. NOTICE All students interested in traveling with the Men's Glee Club on a mid-February tour of the state must be auditioned by tomorrow night, according to Walter S. Collins, director of the club. Mighty Plainsman Plainsmen Favored Over Puny Glom Graft Wave Saturday The unbeaten, untied, and unscored u p o n invincible Plainsman Plainsmen w i ll meet the first foe of their rugged 1952 season Saturday afternoon at two o'clock when they take the field against a puny Glomerata Graft Wave. A crew of dusky buildings and grounds workers is standing by, prepared at a moments notice to clear an area of four square miles west of Drake Field in case crowds are so great as to overflow the playing field east of the stadium. Champions of the weekly Newspaper Conference for the past 89 years, the red-hot Plainsmen are heavily favored according to the latest odds released by the boys in the smoke filled back room of McMillian's Snooker Lab. City Police Chief Clyde Ellis urges towns people to park their cars and "follow the crowd" to the game, in order that the aggregation of out of town fans may be accommodated. Parking areas have been marked off for several miles on all incoming highways. In a secret ballot held last night to determine the captain of the mighty Plainsmen for the rip-snorting classic, Max "Blood and Guts" Hall and Jack "Jawbreaker" Johnson received one vote each. Voting were the editor and business manager of the paper, respectively. Last year a yellow, terrified, inexperienced, insignificant Graft Wave arrived, begging mercy from the potent Plainsmen. The Plainsmen showed consideration by holding the score down to 114-0. In the victory, that fabulous "All-Universe" Plainsman back, Tom Duke, turned in his usual stellar performance. Spearheading this years attack will be 10 year le'tterman "Terrible" Tom Duke, who, with his needle threading passes, inspirational end runs, lengthy punts, jarring downfield blocks, earth-shaking tackles, growling guard gallops, sterling pass interceptions, and clever poses for the newspaper photographers, h as won all available grid honors. Other big name stars expected to be in Plainsman garb include Max "Blood 'n Guts" Hall, Les "Eliminator" Ford, Charles "Sheer" Sullivan, John "Rammer" Raines, "Lacerator" Larry Con. her, Ronald "Wrecker" Owen, "Horrible" Howard Skelton, Fred "Killer" N i c h o l s , "Hurrying" Herb White, Jack "Jawbreaker" Johnson, "Devastating" Dick Gil-liland, "Bolting" Bill Neville, "Roving" Richard Mills, "Bruiser" Bill Owen, Ernest "Growler" Merriwether, and g a l l o p i ng "Bronco" Everidge. Leading the massed multitude in cheers for the Plainsmen will be a bevy of curvaceous co-eds including Gloria "Smokey" Cobb, JoAnne "SI rangier" Lucci, Lee "Skoward" H e l t o n , M a r g ie "Shreiker" S u l l i v a n , Sabre "Touche" Stough, Eldonna "Marilyn" Brown, "Happy" Gay Hogan, and Doris "More than" Lessman. When not engaged in leading thunderous cheers, these beauties will bear water for the fine newspaper squad. The Glomerata is also expected to field a team. Speeders, Drinkers, Reckless Drivers To Feel Effect Of Local Crackdown By Tom Duke In a move calculated to reduce the toll being taken by auto accidents on local streets and highways, the Auburn City Council accepted an ordinance on December 16 which fixed severe penalties for reckless, speeding or intoxicated drivers. The ordinance became effective upon the date of its acceptance. The penalties, as provided for under the new law, are a maximum fine of $100 or 180 days at hard labor for the city, or both. The amount of punishment it left to the discretion of the recorder trying the case. THE PASSAGE of the ordinance was hastened somewhat by the recent series of traffic accidents which claimed the lives of several API students. One of the major changes will be the removal of jurisdictional differences between campus and city law enforcement officers. The new act will permit city policemen to make arrests on college property, as well as giving campus officers freedom of action throughout the city. The council's move received endorsement on the date of its passage from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club, who met in a joint session. The groups passed a resolution calling for strong action against traffic violators, and decided to establish a joint safety council to aid in accident prevention. LOCAL LAW enforcement officials have promised that the crackdown in connection with the new ordinance will be complete, and all offenders will be prosecuted. The entire text of the ordinance was printed in the Lee County Bulletin on December 25. Sections which may be of particular interest to student drivers appear below. Section 3. RECKLESS DRIVING. Any person who drives any vehicle upon a roadway in the city carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment at hard labor for the city for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both, in the discretion of the Recorder trying the case. Section 4. SPEEDING. It shall be hereafter unlawful for any person to drive any vehicles on any roadway in the city at a rate of speed in excess of twenty-five miles per hour, except in zones where official signs of the city have been erected indicating that a different speed limit has been set within those zones; and any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by imprisonment at hard labor for the city for a term not to exceed 180 days or by fine in an amount not to exceed $100, or both, in the discretion of the Recorder trying the case. (Continued on page 2) Eight API Students To Attend Meeting On Georgia Campus API will send eight delegates to the first meeting of the, Southern and Southeastern Association of Colleges Unions on the University of Georgia campus in Athens this weekend. Delegates will be Jim Baird, student body president, Bessemer; Jim Lineberger, Fitzgerald, Ga.; Arthur Moore, Pell City; Jim Vann, Macon, Ga.; Jeanne Oliver, Birmingham; Suzanne Morgan, Deni-son, Texas; Betty Cosby, assistant dean of women, and James E. Foy, director of student affairs. During the two-day session, Baird will lead a panel discussion on the importance of student leadership in a properly functioning college union. Other problems of union management will be considered in discussions led by delegates from other Southern and Southeastern schools. "Since Auburn's Union Building is still unfinished," stated Baird, "we won't actually represent the API Union, but we hope to pick up some ideas at the conference which will be helpful to us when problems of union management do arise on this campus." This is the first combination meeting of Southern and Southeastern union officials, but the Southeastern group has been meeting annually for several years. Last year's session was held at Auburn. Members of the API delegation will return to the campus Sunday. NOTICE Snapshots for the fraternity and sorority pages of The 1953 Glomerata are overdue, according to editor Ed Martin. Pictures must be turned in this week. 'LOVELIEST OF THE PLAINS' •f;: ::o.v- FATHER TIME hasn't even started on this week's Loveliest as you can judge. Pointing out the fact that this is a new year and the date of a "new" Plainsman is Becky Faust, freshman in education from Oneonta. (API Photo by Les King.) Phi Mil Sorority To Open Social Season Friday 2—THE PLAINSMAN President Sarah Spurlock To Lead Annual Dance In Student Ac Building Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Mu sorority will hold its annual formal Friday night in the student activities building from 9 until 12 p.m. The Auburn Knights will play. Miss Sarah Spurlock, chapter president, will lead t h e dance with Gene Doss, Anniston. During the leadout Miss Spurlock will be presented a bouquet of while carnations by Ollie Mae Holbrook, vice-president of the chapter. Members, pledges and dates are: Bobbie Andrews, James Kess-ler, Montgomery; Madeline Bains, Jack A p p l e t on, Albertville; Gladys Blackburn, Sam Butner, Enterprise; June Botlcher, Bill Fleck, Birmingham; Jo Ann Bottcher. Henry Pipes, New Orleans; M a r y Jo Cochran, Jim Haygood, Union Springs; Peggy Dean, Leon Dean, Gadsden. Margaret Ann Harbor, Robert Grade, Memphis; Ollie Mae Holbrook, Jim McAdams, Montgomery; Betty Ford, Jack Green, Mobile; Martha Kirkland, Tom Mc- Clendon, Ozark; Lohner Faulkner McLeroy, Bob McLeroy, Auburn; Betty MoLemore, Morris McKenna, Birmingham; Pat Merchant, David Carter, Panama City, Fla. Richie Miller Clayton, Lynn Clayton, Auburn; B e t f y Jane Norwood, Charlie J o n e s , Decatur; Betty Ann Price, Sammy Parker, Rockmart, Ga.; Jean Pry-or Pickens, Bruce Pickens, Panama City, Fla.; Jill Rawls, Kenneth Jones, Columbus, Ga.; Madge Ray. Jim Sykes, Birmingham; Gloria Sellers, Brown Saunders, Birmingham. Margie Sullivan, Jim LaMar, Bethesda, Md.; Margaret Ann Ul-mer, Bob McBride, New Orleans, La.; Augusta York, Henry Krache, Birmingham; S a 11 i e ^allaway, Marc Brabant, Opelika; CaYolyn LET'S MEET ON THE CORNER... tit Toomer s Drugs f o r all your druq needs • WHITMAN AND NUNNALLY CANDIES TUSSY COSMETICS or • PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES MAKE YOUR $ $ $ S-T-R^E-T-GH AT OUR 49c $5*99 SALE BIG STOCKS IN H O S I E R Y - S K I R T S SWEATERS-BLOUSES ALL AT FANTASTIC SAVINGS NO ITEM IN STOCK AT MORE THAN $5.99 The Village Sportswear rftctuttt't Sfwtt4€ue*% (fatten, New Ordinances For Auburn Traffic (Continued from page 1 Miss Sarah Spurlock Crawford, Zeb Roberts, Birmingham; Adelaide Henderson, John Pangburn, Nashville. Jane Ford, Frank Huskin, Pen. sacola, Fla.; Ann Medlock, Bill Neville, Eufaula; N a n c y Kelly, Robert Seales, Birmingham; Ben-nieta Andrew, Jerry Williams, Auburn; Jean Bryan, Tuck Mat-tox, Union Springs; Mary Alice Bryan, Theo Lee, Enterprise; Jean Cross, Larry Doyle, Atlanta; Mary J i m Esslinger, Charles Bottcher, Cullman. Mary Jo Hubbard, Don Guilia-ven, Birmingham; Carolyn Jones, Lamar Guthrie, Columbus, Ga.; Elizabeth Manasco, Joe Houston, Birmingham; Emma Jean Moore, Bill Brown, Newnan, Ga.; Betsy Pate, Clem Morris, Mobile; Mary Helen Tate,,, Gorman Houston, Eufaula; S a l l y Watters, Ben Methvin, Atlanta; Betty West, brook, Doug Stewart, Selma; Jane Williams, Doug Duncan, Auburn; Bebe Baker, Bob Wood, Graball; Betty Rogers Barnhart, Bob Barn-hart, Birmingham. Kathryn Brown, Bobby Quiel-leri, Auburn; Mary Ann Willman, Jim Johnson, Tuscumbia; Helen Langley, Mace Holman, Ozark; Jane Muir, Bill Anderson, Fairfield; Anna Sue Ellard, Paul Dris-coll, Harrison, Ark.; Jean Wood-all, Willie Wager, Montgomery, and Margaret Maynard, R i ch Hauenstein, Birmingham. Immediately following the dance, the Kappa Alpha fraternity will entertain the Phi Mu's and their dates with a breakfast at the fraternity house. API Grad Named Assistant To Ike* Retired Major Gen. Wilton B. Persons, an Auburn graduate of 1916, was named in November as special assistant to president-elect Eisenhower. General Persons served on Eisenhower's NATO staff in Europe and was assistant to the chairman of the Republican National Committee during the presidential campaign. HIS LEGISLATIVE experience includes liason work with the Congress on behalf of the Army and Defense Departments for about 16 years. He was liason officer when General Eisenhower was c'hief-of-staff immediately after World War II. A native of Montgomery, General Persons is a brother of Alabama's Gov. Persons^ He is a member of a family of Auburn alumni since his father was an Auburn alumnus as well as his three brothers. After leaving Auburn, General Persons later received an M.S. degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He served as president of the Washington Auburn Club in 1947. LOST—One black and silver Parker 51 fountain pen, somewhere in the vicinity of Broun Hall. Finder call Mary Shelburne at 9142 for liberal reward. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Help Yourself To Some of Our 1953 Merchandise at 1943 Pricesf 25 # off BLOUSES-SKIRTS-SWEATERS Large selection of each Reduced 33%% SUITS-COATS-DRESSES SPECIAL PRICES Prevailing in Our Piece Goods Dept. > WOOLENS-CORDUROYS-RAYONS Drastically Reduced Thrasher-Wright Section 5. PARKING REGULATIONS. The following regulations shall govern the parking of vehicles on roadways within the city: (a) It is prohibited to park any type of vehicle in any of the following places: (1) In any place where official signs or painting are erected pro_ hibiting or restricting parking. (2) On a side walk. (3) In front of a public or private drive way. (4) On a cross walk. (5) Within an intersection. (6) Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant and then only if not restricted by marking. (7) Within 20 feet of a street intersection unless otherwise i-e-stricted by markings. (8) On the roadway side of any vehicle^topped or parked at the curb or edge of a roadway or of any marked parking space whether such space is occupied or not. (b) It shall be lawful, however, to park trucks and trailer trucks for the purposes of loading and unloading, in the center of that portion of North College Street which lies between Tiche-nor Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, and in the center of that portion of Magnolia A v e n ue which lies between Gay Street and College Street, but not in the center of any other roadway in the city. (c) Any person convicted of violating this section or any provision or sub-section of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one dollar nor more than twenty-five dollars. S e c t i o n G. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PEDESTRIANS. The following regulations shall govern the conduct of pedestrians in respect to vehicular traffic on roadways within the city: (a) Pedestrains are required to exercise due care and caution at all times when crossing streets, drives, or roadways. (b) Pedestrians have the right-of- way over vehicles at all crosswalks or marked crossings not controlled by traffic devices. (c) At crossings controlled by traffic devices, pedestrians shall at all times observe and obey the direction of the device. (d) Pedestrians c r o s s i n g a street, drive, or roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk or marked crossing shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles. Any person convicted of violating this section or any provision or sub-section of this section shall be punished by a fine or not less than one dollar nor more than twenty-five dollars. Section 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person i to fail to follow or to obey such traffic directions as are shown on any official sign of the city or of the college which are intended to control the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, including "Stop" signs, "One Way Street" signs, "No Left Turn" signs, "No U Turn" signs, "Slow" signs, speed limit signs, and "•Stop," "Caution" and "Go" signs displayed on traffic lights where-ever situated. Section 8. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. It shall be unlawful for any person who is an habitual user of narcotic drugs or any person who is intoxicated to drive any vehicle upon any road, way of the City, and upon convic. tion shall be punished by imprisonment at hard labor for the City for a period of not more than 180 days or by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars, or by both, in the discretion of the Recorder trying the case. Section 14; ENFORCEMENT. The enforcement of this ordinance, and of every section and provision hereof, shall be a responsibility of the police officers of the city and of the college, and these officers, whose jurisdictions Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1953 Engineering Fraternity Names Fall Initiates Charles H. Holmes, retiring president of Eta Kappa Nu, national electrical engineering honor-are concurrent, shall cooperate with each other to the fullest extent in the enforcement of this ordinance. S e c t i o n 15. JURISDICTION OF POLICE OFFICERS. In the enforcement of this ordinance the respective jurisdictions of the police officers employed by the ary, recently announced the organ college and of the regularly appointed police officers of the city shall be concurrent throughout the city, and the jurisdiction and powers vested by Section 484 (1) of Title 52 of the Code of Alabama (1940) in police officers employed by the college are hereby acknowledged, ratified and confirmed by the city, and it is hereby declared that these police officers of the college shall have and may lawfully exercise in the city all the powers and jurisdiction expressly delegated to them by statute and in addition all such other powers and jurisdiction as may reasonably be implied from such statutory delegation. Charter Granted API Club The Auburn Honorary Mathematics Society has been granted a charter as a Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, national honorary mathematics fraternity. The chapter, which will be the 54th, will be known as the Alabama Beta Chapter. zation's fall quarter initiates. New tappees are Raymond G. Almond, Memphis, Tenn.; John D. Arnold, Birmingham; James W. Carroll, Birmingham; Thomas H. Crawford, Geneva; George T. Dowe, Montgomery; Leonard A. Morgan, Talladega; Rudolph J. Spoelstra, Hengelo, Netherlands. Jack W. Summerford, Hartselle; Paul M. Swindell, Sylacauga; Robert L. Townsend, Florence; Hubbard A. Tynes, Auburn, and Wel-don M. Walker, Birmingham. In making the announcement, Holmes also listed the newly elected officers who will serve during the 1952-1953 term. Those elected were Jim Summerfield, Aliceville, president; Robert Townsend. Florence, vice-president; Bill Johnson; Andalusia, recording secretary; John D. Arnold Birmingham, corresponding secretary; Ray Almond, Memphis, Tenn., treasurer: Warren Curlee, Auburn, Engineers Council representative, and Pro- I'esor H. Summer, faculty advisor. \V lien a man s why, lLeei isure Strik es him as a woncierliil bus p,lLe asure Robert Browning, The Glovt No m a t t e r what your work, a leisurely moment's pause to enjoy a delicious Coca-Cola is always a pleasure... always refreshing, too. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY ELIKA COGA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY © 1952, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE NOW IN PROGRESS! FALL and WINTER wear Dresses lA to V2 off HATS y2 off Blouses — Coats SUITS Drastically Reduced Books now closed. Current charges not due until February, 1953. HEADQUARTERS FOR HELENA RUBENSTEIN COSMETICS N. College St. Aline S. DeBardeleben Next to Bank of Auburn Deam' Lists Name 120 Outstanding Students Eight of API's nine undergraduate schools have released their deans' lists for the fall quarter. 120 students were named to the lists. School of Architecture and the Arts Patricia Andress, Beatrice; Harold Glenn Mayfield, Spring City, Tenn.; Carolyn V. Hammett, Auburn; Charles E. Lane, Hatties-burg, Miss.; James Marlow, Auburn. School of Science and Literature Nancy Clark Byrd, Winnetka, 111.; Gloria Aline Cobb, Mobile; James H. Gilbert, Oak Grove; Nancy Ann Grey, Albertville; Bennie R. Hammer, Camp Hill; Gary Harden, Montgomery; Margaret Ann Hack-ett, Columbiana; Thomas W. Hughey, Columbus. Thomas M. Lambert, Jr., Ope-lika: Martha Elizabeth Orr, Auburn; Billy Peters, Ozark; Charlie Mack Smith, Opelika; Theodore Whatley, Cordova; Joe Fred Hil-dreth, Opelika; Godfrey Bennett, Auburn; Cynthia Colleen Byrd, Phenix City; James Callaway, Auburn; James L. Kirkpatrick, Atlanta. Maitha Wheeler, Birmingham; Sarah Frances Bertram, Prattville; Walter Hopkins, Ft. Valley, Ga.; and Charles Sullivan, Camp Hill. School of Veterinary Medicine Robert Edwards Barnhart, Birmingham; James Donald Bilberry, Bastrop, La.; John E. Cutts, Jr.; Birmingham; N. H. Eubank, Jr., Vanleer, Tenn.; Robert W. Moore, Jr. Alamo, Tenn.; Leon Herbert Sellers. St. Petersberg; Thomas W. Weatherford, Uriah; John Calvin Cooksey, Floyd, Fla.; Bruce Graham Pratt, Beaufort, S. C. and Buford Leon Whitt, Toney. School of Education Mary Tom Baker, Auburn; Betty Jones Clark, Rochelle, Ga.; Allen P. Fancher, Montevallo; Joseph E. Fuller, Vinegar Bend; Obery G. Lawson, Auburn; June Rita Long, Falkville; Jeanne Hall Lynch, Titus. Wanda Waniece Mills, Winfield; Frances Marie Nelson, Tallassee; Mildred Clem Ovvnes, Auburn; Fletcher M. Patterson, 'Auburn; Betty Straughan Petty, Auburn; Martha Alice Powell, Scottsboro; Margaret Rollins, W e d o w e e ; C O L L E G E SUPPLY STORE Supplies For All Your School Needs BENNETT SIMS, Mgr. Phone Ex. 347 Thomas C. Self, Eva. Edwin L. Smith, Auburn; George B. Smith, Clanton; Robert L. Spig-ner, Billingsley; Nettie Mayo Staggers, Selma; James S. Webster, Jr., Winfield; Lucy Anne Williams, Ashand; Robert McClain Wright, Fayetteville a,nd Billy York, Cullman. School of Engineering Frank T. Brandon, Jr., Birmingham; Alfredo Cifuentes, Cienfue-gos, Cuba; John Manning Green, Mobile; Charles D. Hightower, Auburn; Charles H. Holmes, LaFay-ette; Donald Eugene Merkel, Syla-cauga; Jerry P. Parker, Mobile; Ajalon A. Tillery, Phenix City. Raymond M. Warren, Jr., Rome, Ga.; Wilton L. McClung, Anniston; Kenneth L. Nail, Atmore; Fred Newton Beason, Huntsville; William R. McElroy, Spring Hill; Robertrand L. Tate, Tarrant; Har-land B. Armitage, Auburn; William Jake Word, Scottsboro. Dale R. Kowhler, Gadsden; Robert L. Townsend, Florence; John T. Benton, Birmingham; Sidney W. Coan, Mobile; John V. Melonas, Birmingham; Nelson P. Conover, Spring Hill; Rudolf J. Spoelstra, Auburn; Charles A. Herndon, Aliceville. Charles E. Hogue, Birmingham; George Frank Holmes, Birmingham; Robert Hampton McLean, San Antonio, Texas, and Robert L. Hollings, Birmingham. School of Home Economics Annette Bailey Eberdt, Auburn; Lou Ann Segrest, Luverne; Aftn Thompson, Daviston; Rebecca Dor-sey, Opp, and Eugenia Malone, Camp Hill. School of Agriculture George R. Burns, Ashland; Joe B. Thompson, Daviston; Richard D. Obarr, Birmingham; Joe F. Ste-gall, Emelle; Evan Bennett Davis, Mobile; Augustus C. Moore, Auburn. Clarence N. Dale, Auburn; Louie J. Chapman, Midland City; Theodore V. Parker, Grant; Clarence E. White, Tuscaloosa; Luther M. McDonald, Castleberry, and William L. Brown, Bessemer. School of Pharmacy Richard L. Bendinger, Auburn: Lewis M. Harris, Alexander City; Benjamin F. Lawson, Auburn; Robert E. Long, Atlanta; Joe C. McAdams, Wilmer, and Joy J. Weaver, Flomaton. Physics Group Initiates Sigma Pi Sigma, national physics honor society at API, has initiated three new members. They are Howard Barringer, Newton, N. C; Dale Koeher, Gadsden, and Dorwln Kilbourne, Opelika. Officers of the Auburn chapter are Robert McLean, San Antonio, Texas, president; Marion Duncan, Columbus, Ga., vice-president, and Katherine Holland, Panama City, Fla., secretary-treasurer. Dr. Howard E. Carr, associate professor of physics, is facuty advisor. POPE'S DINING ROOM FEATURING . . . COMPLETE DINNERS BEVERAGES OF ALL TYPES CATERING TO— DINNER PARTIES Call 813-W3 for Reservations for Fraternity, Sorority, or Lodge Parties. P A n r ' f on Loachapoka Highway W • L J 3 miles from Auburn Business Teachers To Assemble Here The annual Alabama Rusiness Education Workshop will be held st Alabama Polytechnic Institute Jan. 16-17. Moderator and workshop leader will be Dr. Paul A. Carlson, director of business education, State College, Whitewater, Wis., and visiting professor of business education in the graduate schools of Northwestern University and Columbia University. Chairman of the workshop is Miss Lucille Brancomb, Jacksonville State College. Business teachers and student teachers from over the state are invited to attend the workshop. Registration will be held in API's Alumni Hall at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16. The first session of the workshop will be held immediately after a banquet in the Magnolia Banquet Hall Friday evening. Saturday sessions will get underway at 8:30 a.m. The conference will close Saturday afternoon. DR. LUND TELLS API GRADUATES THREE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION PiKA Wins Jaycee Lighting Contest Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity took first place in the college division of the Jaycee's annual Christmas decoration and lighting contest. So close were the decisions that runners-up were grouped together. They were the Delta Sigma Phi, SAE, Phi Kappa Tau, and Sigma Nu fraternities. The winning PiKA decoration featured a pajama clad youngster at a fireplace with stockings hung and gifts surrounding a tree. It was done by the pledge, group of which Reggie Harp is president. Mullins Named Chairman Dr. David Mullins, executive vice-president of API, has been named chairman of the Public Institutions of Higher Learning in the Southern States, a division of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. He was elected at the fifty-seventh annual meeting of the Association held recently in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. F. Edw"ard Lund, Alabama College president, told API's fall quarter graduates, on December 19, that only wheh the science of knowledge is joined to the science of ethics and when the process of learning is joined to the love of God and of absolute truth will discord cease and human good and human selfishness be reconciled. Speaking to the 230 graduates on the subject, "Education: An International Transformation," Dr. Lund listed three purposes of education, "to do, to choose, and to be." • "The day in which education was chiefly concerned with training amateur ladies and gentlemen i'" past," he said. "The democratic revolution has ennobled us all; it has made workers of us all. We all have work to do. . ." Although few people lack necessary skills for their job, he stated, most of us lack a sense of purpose. "Every action in life involves choice," said the Alabama College president, "and choice can be valid only when based upon a scale of values. . . the educated mind is not enslaved by desire, by appetites, whims, and by impulses. The educated mind has a scale of values." Concerning the third phase of education, "to be and then to depart," Dr. Lund said, "In the final analysis, modern culture reduces itself to a pretty sense of purpose, to a knowledge of class and manner, to a recognition of the value of convention, and to an ability to cope with the past answer. This culture realizes little more than middle class respectability. "But what of the human spirit, what of the soul?" questioned Dr. Lund. "It is not enough merely to echo 'Man does not live by bread alone' for the phrase has grown pale and tired through over use. Somewhere in life every man must face up to the absolute . . . or lose his humanity. The truth is that the human mind recognizes no limits, because human desire knows no limits. Mankind will never be content with anything less than absolute truth, and absolute freedom," he concluded. Summarizing, Dr. Lund said, "Modern science and modern education have enshrined the motto The truth shall make you free' but this is only partly true. Education is caught in a scientific dis- TIE JEW SHIRT PAX - . , ff l00/>/iA WW M mTHillE? Y THAT PEOPLE SEE —In its state of smooth perfection from our shirt finishers, through numerous handlings necessary in delivery, to you. Held non-wushable by the new SHIRT PAX—either at home or .away, you are always sure of a shirt you s can wear with pride. For shirt service at Its best—just phone Young's Laundry NORTH COLLEGE PHONES 193-294 pensation. "In most of modern education we cut and analyze, we classify and categorize, we compare and appraise until the whole truth is ground and dried as finely as cottonseed meal, then sacked and pressed until all life is gone. The packaged product is then labelled 'Truth.' "But to say—'the truth will make you free'—is to titter only a relative truth" said Dr. Lund. "Remember the whole truth, the framework of relativity. 'If you love thy God, and if you keep His commandments, then the truth shall make you free'." Following the commencement address, API President Ralph B. Draughon, assisted by Charles W. Edwards, registrar, awarded degrees to 230 graduates. Twenty-three degrees were awarded to graduate students. Recognized a s distinguished military graduates were 35 Army, three Navy, one Marine, and six Air Force ROTC students. Exercises were held in the API student activities building. Education Honorary Initiates 25 Students Twenty-five new members have been initiated by the Alpha Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, national education honorary at API. The initiates are N. P. Ardillo, Birmingham; M a r y Merchant Baker, Auburn; Myrtle Bond, Opelika; Betty J. Clark, Rochelle, Ga.; Hardie Cornett, Cullman; Irven M. Cox, Birmingham; 'Grace Forte, Columbus, Ga.; L. H. Davis, Jasper; J. Thomas Garrett, Phenix City; Nina T. Graham, Atmore; Mary B. Granade, West Point, Ga. Willie J. Ham, Auburn; Louie W. Harrelson, Millbrook; Ruth B. Hawkins, Elba; Eva L. Llewellyn, 3—THE PLAINSMAN API Team Competes In Debate Tourney At Florida School An API debate team competed with teams from 12 other colleges recently at the second annual Florida Invitational Debate Tournament. Debating on the affirmative were Barbara Searcy, Montgomery, and Betty Teague, Talladega. The team won three and lost three. The negative team, Ray Watson, Erownfield, Tenn., and Kathryn Hughes, Auburn, won one debate and lost five. Searcy and Teague have had previous intercollegiate experience, while Watson and Hughes participated in their first intercollegiate competition at the Florida Tournament. Teams participating were Florida Christian, East Carolina, Florida State, University of Florida, Wake Forest, Purdue, University of Miami, Spring Hill, Furman, Georgetown, University of South Carolina, University of Mississippi, and API. Tournaments scheduled for API teams next quarter include the West Georgia Tournament at Car-rolton, Ga.; the Azalea Tournament at Spring Hill; All-Southern at Decatur, Ga.; and the Deep South Debate Tournament at the University of Alabama. Local Prof Heads Study Joseph Marino-Merlo, professor of art at API, has been named leader of a publications study committee, which will submit a report at the Second Biennial Conference c,l the National Art Education Association in St. Louis, Mo., April Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1953 l - T i l - I r i f i ' r i— * i 6 through 11. More than 1,800 persons are expected to attend the conference. Outstanding lecturers, artists, and art educators from all sections of the country will participate on the program which will carry out the theme "Art and the Human Values." Auburn; Evelyn Lowman, Syla-cauga; Martha W. Lowman. Phenix City; James A. Rainwater, Billingsley; Gwen Reid, Langdale; Sue G. Slaughter, Columbus, Ga.; Nettie Staggers, Benton: C a l v i n C. Thames, Coffee Springs; John H. Turner, Birmingham, and Koven T. Wilson, West Point, Ga. Dr. W. L. Davis, professor of education, was initiated as a faculty member. WANTED—A proficient student in French to engage in tutoring a reasonably intelligent but currently flunking comrade. Will pay a reasonable fee for aid. Must pass course • in order to graduate. Fred Smith, 1087-J. THERE'S P-L-E-N-T-Y of cold weather ahead!! and . . . A Lot of Overcoats and Topcoats to choose from our stock. * * * MANY STYLES * * * THAT'S AT— Lee James ON SOUTH RAILROAD AVENUE IN OPELIKA GLAD TO BE BACK? Well we're happy to have you back and wish for you a most successful year. To you new students, we say welcome and congratulate you on your choice of Auburn for furthering your education. Burton's offers you both, new and used text-books for all courses. In addition we carry the very finest in all lines of supplies. We especially call your attention to our Sheaffer TM Pens and Pencils, Eaton's Fine writing papers, and our loose-leaf notebooks by National, a size and style for every use. For you Engineers, Architects, and Art Students we call your attention to our complete stock of Drawing Instruments and Drafting Equipment by Reifler, Dietzgen, Gemsco, Charvos and K&E. For Art work you will find every need from our lines by Grumbach-er, Weber, Devoe-Reynolds and Craftint. tat i Slide rules by Dietzgen, K&E, Post and Pickett and Eckel. You have what we want. We have what you want. Let's get together. Sutton & Soofatone "Something New Everyday' A Traffic Law With Teeth Little Man OnXampu*, by Bibler The new traffic ordinance passed recently by the Auburn City Council will probably have more effect upon the daily lives of API students than any previous action by that body. The need for a crackdown on local traffic regulations is obvious. It has been made so by the recent tragic deaths of five students in automobile accidents. The new ordinance is a law with teeth, and if properly enforced, it should go a long way toward making Auburn's streets safer for both pedestrians and drivers. Since a large percentage of local autos are operated by students it is essential that they understand the law. Students, more than any other group will be affected. New maximum penalties—a $100 fine or 180 days in jail, or both—are not to be sneezed at, and The Plainsman heartily applauds the action of the city council in making the tariff stiff enough to give drivers ample cause for meditation before committing violations. Ordinary safety drives have one serious weakness—they always appeal to the other driver. There is something about human nature which makes it almost impossible for a man to imagine himself in a hearse. The beauty of a stiff fine is that it overcomes, to some extent, this difficulty. If Sam Student knows three or four boys who have had to pay through the nose for traffic violations, the idea may finally penetrate his skull that it could happen to him. If it achieves this effect on the average driver, the new ordinance will be successful in its purpose of drastically reducing local traffic mishaps. If the new law is to accomplish this end, complete and impartial enforcement will be necessary. Failure to prosecute offenders wold render the ordinance ineffective, and partially in such prosecution or in the levying of fines, would be even worse. Local officials have promised full cooperation in enforcement, and if this materializes, we expect a noticeable reduction in accidents in the near future. Strict enorcement will, of course, bring some students into rather unpleasant contact with local government. These persons should bear in mind that they have had ample warning of the impending crackdown, and that the new ordinance is not a money-making scheme for the police department, but a genuine, sincere effort by public-spirited citizens to reduce the frightful toll of lives and property which is being taken by stupidity and carelessness in driving. One unpleasant possibility is the change which the passage of a drastic law often brings about in the attitudes of law enforcement officers. A "drunk with power" attitude on the part of local gendarmes could do tremendous damage to the healthy attitude which has always existed between college and city officials and between students and townspeople. It will be necessary for the prosecutors, as well as the prosecuted, to bear in mind the real motive behind the passage of the ordinance. Police officers should work with the constant realization that they are public servants, and the efficient performance of this service is the only possible justification for the existence of their department. The new ordinance has every chance for success. It has the backing of college leaders, both student and administrative, and the endorsement of local civic groups. The clause which combines the jurisdiction of city and campus officers will remove many difficulties which have hampered policemen previously and make adequate enforcement possible. The only remaining needs for an accident reduction in this area are an understanding, cooperative attitude on the part of drivers and pedestrians, and the use of discretion and integrity by the men in blue. We hope that both qualities will'become evident in the near future. Albriffon Advances When Walter "Parson" Albritton presented his resignation to the Board of Student Publications at the end 0 I last quarter, he left the staff of The Plainsman in a state of mixed emotions. Since a popular vote of the student body placed him in the driver's seat of the student weekly last spring, "Parson" has proven himself a conscientious executor of his responsibility. He was fully aware of the trust placed in him by his fellow students when they elected him, and it was a fear of violating this trust which caused him the greatest hesitation in his decision to resign. Those of us who have worked under Albritton during his two-quarter tenure as editor have come to respect him immensely. He utilized a news-shy summer quarter to improve techniques of make-up and news gathering, and when things returned to their full swing in the fall, he set out to provide Auburn students with a well balanced, objective newspaper which would rival the best efforts of all previous editors. To be sure, "Parson" had his difficulties. He was faced with the loss of three key men from last year's staff, in addition to assuming the multitude of new responsibilities which naturally fall to an editor. An ill-fated experiment with a new publication date didn't help matters any, but Al- "britton overcame his adversities admirably. With a constant finger on the pulse of student opinion, an ever-present concern for the welfare of the institution, and more confidence in his assistants than they often had in themselves, "Parson" produced a newspaper which was genuinely representative of life at API. So, as we mentioned before, Albritton's departure caused a mixture of feelings. People who know more about the technical side of newspapering than we do may criticize the editions he produced on the grounds of mistakes in make-up, news coverage or what-havq-yOu. The one thing which will always be apparent, however, to those of us who worked with him, is the constant devotion which he showered upon his duties with this newspaper. We have watched him skip meals, cut classes, and do without sleep in order to insure t h e appearance of a first-class Plainsman every week. Although we will deeply miss his leadership, his ideas, and his general editorial ability, there is not one member of The Plainsman staff who does not warmly congratulate "Parson" as he receives the only fitting reward for good journalistic work—a better newspaper job. AUEWRN — _____ ^ V ___________________^ TQ rem* Tut nijtuttM ipn MAX HALL JACK JOHNSON E d ' t o r Business Manager LES FORD Managing Editor Gloria Cobb _ Assistant to Business Manager Fred Nichols __ Associate Editor Dick Gilliland Advertising Manager Charles Sullivan Associate Editor Bill Neville ... Assistant Advertising Manager JoAnncLucci Associate Editor ,. „ ., , . Walter Everidge Associate Editor J" n Ha>'S°°d - - Sales Agent Ronald Owen Sports Editor LaRue Frederick Sales Agent John Raines Assistant Sports Editor Jim McCovvn Sales Promotion Manager Larry Connor Assistant Sports Editor Howard Skelton Feature Editor Jeanne-Marie Farrar Exchange Editor Lee Helton Assistant Editor Nancy C o n n e I 1 -- - Secretary Margie Sullivan Assistant Editor Gene D o s s Circulation Manager Herb White — Assistant Editor Toe Overton .... Assistant Circulation Manager Staff Members Bill Beckwith, Eldonna Brown, Sue Cobb, C. P. Collier, Tom Collins, Tom Duke, Jean Erwin, Irene Goodall, Jep Greer, Gay Hogan, Doris Lcssman, Ernest Merriwether, Bill Owens, Barbara Searcy, Kathryn Stephens, Sabre Stough, Betty Teague, Red Provost, and Ginger Ford. Office! on Tichonor Avenue. Phone API S4J. Deadline for social and organizational news Is Saturday noon. Kntered m lecond-class matter at the post office at Auburn. Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: Jl.00-3 montho, 13.00-1 year. Member Associated Collegiate Press " B e t t e r clean it u p today, Prof. That's t h e d e a n of women w e a r i n g those colored glasses in t h e back row." Plain White-Wash Campus Highlights Recapped By Herb White Since old 1952 left the Plains we have thought a great deal about the year's happenings. In '52 we watched student leaders and administration officials working for a greater Auburn. Looking back we can see that their labors have paid rich dividends. In many newspapers columnists have a habit of reviewing events of the previous year. So playing follow the leader here is one mans opinion of the top 10 events on the API campus during the past year. (1) In the early part of the year Auburn's first Greek Week was held. The objects of this undertaking were to strengthen the bond between fraternities and to help with the management of the chapters through a series of lectures. IFC president Kelly Burke and committee chairman Tom Caldwell were largely responsible for this further step in building even a Greater Auburn. (2) Catherine Bailey won the title of Alabama Maid of Cotton and reached the finals of the National Maid of Cotton contest, only to lose out at the very end to Pat Mullarky of Texas. Where-ever Catherine went she was the good will ambassador for Auburn . . . she did a fine job. (3) Featuring 12 of the nation's outstanding religious leaders, Religious Emphasis Week was termed "one of the best ever." Charles Edwards and his many assistants who planned the programs and secured the speakers are to be commended for their fine work. (4) After many long delays the Union Building was finally started. The million dollar structure, when completed, will be one of the most beautiful in the South. This building will be a monument to the power of the student body. (5) Hundreds of Alabama high school students poured into the Loveliest Village for Auburn's first Open House. The purpose of this program was to familiarize potential college students with API. This phase is probably the brightest one thing helping the growth of Auburn. (6) The much needed addition to Magnolia Hall and the completion of the new women's dorms left the housing situation somewhat relieved. New Magnolia Hall houses 496 men, while the five new dorms for women sudents create space for 484. An annex to the women's dining hall was begun, which, when completed will take care of 1,100 women per hour. (7) Registrar Charles Edwards blinked once in amazement, then announced that the fall enrollment had exceeded 6,400. This increase, when a decrease is characteristic of many schools, points to the fact that students have realized that Auburn is tops in Alabama. (8) In the sports world the Tigers amazed everyone with a near-victory over mighty Maryland . . . score 13-7. Big J im Dil-lion brought glory to Auburn by going to the Olympics and copping a third place for the lads from America. Kenny Howard also made the trip to Finland as one of eight trainers for Uncle Sam's boys. * (9) A shadow of horror was cast on the campus when an accident wave took the lives of six API students. Police have now clamped down on reckless drivers. (10) Sarah Spurlock won the coveted title of "Miss Auburn" over four other lasses and will reign over festivities for the coming year. The Village Square Writer Seeks Good Old Days Recently an item appearing in a southern newspaper caught my eye and filled me with amazement, as I'm sure it did countless others who read the same article. This particular bit of information was concerned with women, or a particular woman as this instance will certainly demand. All things being equal, the fairer sex are ordinarily fascinating to discuss, but when someone comes up with the prediction that a woman will become president of the United States within the next decade it . ..:• . J . . , : : . . ; ; . ; : ; : . , . : - . : :: : :. affects me about as much as an u n q u e stioned Russian agreement to a UN p r o p o s a l of "peace on earth good will to-w a r d men" would a f f e ct the universe.— D i s c u s s i on would be fabulous. Me, I most certainly am not an advocate of the Amazonian theory. I'm a gentleman of the old school, to use a trite expression, and possibly should have been born 70 years ago. Nevertheless, in this modern day, in which woman seeks equality with man and Everidge By Walter Everidge continues to demand the same age old position of esteem and respect, I firmly maintain that women, God bless 'em, belong in the home and not as head of the white columned house on Pennsylvania Avenue where momma would talk politics and shape the state of the Union. It appears to be in bad enough shape as it is. Envision, if you can, the role papa would play in such a setup, should the woman president elect be married. What a dramatic and poignant fiasco that would be. Frankly I can't see the ole man relegated to a position of host and performing the duties necessary to keep the Pink Room and the Blue Room in tip top shape; and there is yet to be the woman who can run both the country and the White House at the same time, although I would imagine many have tried in years past. Needless to say, the person who predicted such a "faux pas" was— of all things—a woman, and to give credit where credit is due, this Canadian lassie has been quite successful in politics. However, as a prognosticator she is floundering in the doldrums merely because of an American ideal which, stated in words of my own choosing, means thatlhc affairs of state have rested upon the shoulders of men (Continued on page 6) Winter Quarter Effects: Work Speed- Ups, Panws By Lcs Ford Beware of the Ides of March— Shakespeare As we embark on a new year and a new term, the voice of sad experience would like to issue a word of warning to those new students who haven't experienced a "winter quarter." Since World War II Auburn has been operating on an accelerated program of study which provides almost equal educational opportunities during each of four quarters in the year. I said almost equal, for this program d o es have an une q u a l t e r m, c o m m o n l y known as the "winter quarter." It is only 72 d a y s long, from beginning to end, and the effects of this brevity can be f e l t in the n e c e s s a ry further acceleration of the curricula. Since the professors are forced to teach the same material Ford which was covered in previous quarters in a shorter length of time, they are forced to double up on the assignments and work. By the end of the quarter, many students will be griping under the new load saying, "let's go back to the semester system." By that time many will have forgotten their freedom from exam worries during the Christmas holidays, and their eyes will be blinded to the many disadvantages of the semester system. Although quarterly advantages and the disadvantages of the semester system far overshadow them, the quarter system does have some weak points. The short quarter weakness gives rise to student panic as the 72 days draw to a close. The panics can only be avoided by doing the work as it cqmes due, for the quarter seems to end almost before it starts. As one professor put it, "The winter quarter doesn't just come to an end, it collapses." * * * I hear via the grapevine that the Dormitory Council at Magnolia Hall has unanimously passed a resolution asking that something be done to improve the dressing room conditions in the sports arena and other places that dressing quarters are provided for the men's physical education classes. I also understand that a letter has been sent to the building and grounds superintendent explaining the resolution. This was indeed a needed move, and I certainly hope that steps will be taken by those responsible to improve the facilities. During t h e s e cold winter months, those dressing rooms can get to be rough. Often there aie three or four times as many students dressing in the rooms as there should be. More often the tiny compartments are not heated sufficiently or else highly overheated. The floors are seldom dry and this give rise to a characteristic obnoxious odor. The effects of these conditions can be witnessed in the number of students who rush to their own rooms for rapid change and often run a half mile back to class. Surely this is an unnecessary hardship, and with all the other improvements that are being undertaken, the dressing rooms should certainly not be overlooked. A Word With Sully Writer Bares Sad Plight Of U. S. Ally By Charles Sullivan Having been criticized for writing nonsense columns, I am going to start the new year right by giving Plainsman readers the latest information on one of the foremost problems facing our world today. Most people aren't aware of the terrible condition currently existing in the nation of Ickickickickcn, pronounced Hie. Residents of the tight little island of Ickickickicken, hence the name Hie, are in a veritable panic due to the fact that the noted c o l u m n i s t , Drawn Smear-s o n , predicted that the residents would be in a panic by January 7, 1953. Another contributing factor for the panic is the fact that the Island of Ickickickicken is sinking into the Specific Ocean at the rale of two feet per minute. Of course the first question that, comes to mind is, what is the United States doing to help save these unfortunate allies of ours? As you know, the people of Hie are our allies because we send them billions of tons of steel each year (this might have something to do with the sinking of the island) in return for several gross of their precious hand-painted mahogany toothpicks. Their Prime Minister, Tabcr-naclemountain, is journeying to America in the hope of floating a loan and his island. However, latest reports from Hie indicate that the Prime Minister may arrive too late to save his sinking countrymen. In answer to our previous question—what is the United States doing to help our brave By Charles Sullivan allies—it should be noted that the Hie situation is under study by the State Department. As usual, warm-hearted American volunteer groups have risen to the occasion and arc rushing millions of the latest style Cole swimming suits and tons of shark-repellent perfumes to the sinking islanders. In desperation, Hie representatives to the N.U. have appealed to that august world body for aid. However, it seems that there is a fly in the N.U. pic. Whatamir Slobski, representing the U.S.S.- U.R.P. in the N.U. governing body, has vetoed all proposed plans for aiding the fast floundering Ickick-ickickensians. Faced with this crisis, Auburn students might well ask, what has all this got to do with us? But they probably won't. Cedric's Almanac Thoughts Ot A Person Named Walt By Fred Nichols By Fred Nichols Something is certainly missing down here at the student newspaper office. It appears to be the atmosphere created by our past editor, whom we'll refer to as the Parson, that is lacking. It is impossible to put into writing all of the Parson's attributes, but I'd like to tell you about a few oc c u r r e nces during his editorship that still make me feel proud to have been associated with the Parson when I relate them. The Parson always did make me Nichols stop and wonder where he got his drive. That was the first thing that impressed me when I met the guy from Wetumpka—his burning desire to be editor of The Plainsman. He worked hard during his two years as a staff member before he became editor. After the Parson took the reins of the paper he changed very little. The only difference that was noticeable was a change from a hard working staffer to a harder working editor. Even then he continued to write about the ticklish subjects about which some columnists refused to let their opinions be known. Maybe I could most appropriately say that Walt Albritton was an individual. His editorials always reflected the fact that the Parson wrote as he alone felt. Even though he spent hours getting bits of information and opinion, the final decision on his stand was his only. That's what I liked most about the Parson, he was an individual. He used to tell me that it was his duty to be controlled by nothing but his judgment as a student, citizen and editor. That policy was always kept. Walt will carry with him to the Alumnews the same principles of journalism and citizenship that he left in the files of The Plainsman and the hearts of his staffers. He used his power as editor as an editor should. We thank Parson, we thank you. Tiger Lilies Death Of A Hillbilly Blues King Hank Williams' recent death left many Alabamians grieving. T h e popular hillbilly singer, known as "The King of the Blues," was considered one of the better song writers of the time with such hits as "Cold, Cold Heart" and "Jumbalaya" to his credit. Dying young, he was only 29, Hank nevertheless left a world c-J songs and friends behind him. Stars from the Grand Ole Opry journeyed from Tennessee to Montgomery for his funeral. Services were held in Montgomery's large City Auditorium, and even then thousands of people jammed the streets outside because they were unable to get in the packed hall. Not being a hillbilly music fan, we did not like all of Hank's work, but we must admit that he seemed to be good enough for thousands upon thousands of rabid fans. These people, according to some radio announcers, called disk jockey programs to request his songs and often could be heard weeping over the telephone. Without a doubt, s o m e of those who jammed the City Aud_ itorium for his funeral service were not admirers of Hank's, but merely curosity-seekers hoping, perhaps, to see some the hillbilly stars attending it. Nevertheless, the majority of crowd must have been sincere to stand in line for hours, as many of them did, just to get inside. For those unable to attend, the service was broadcast over a local station. By JoAnne Lucci Not in our memory has such a furor been caused by the death of a singer, with the possible exception of the immortal Al Jol-son, who was more than just a singer in our opinion. Possibly Hank's passing caused such general sorrow because not only was he a local boy who rose to fame from a lowly start of selL ing peanuts and shining shoes on Montgomery streets, but because, as The Montgomery Advertiser said, he brought happiness to many through his music. We want to present Hank, the songster of the common man, with a belated wreath of Tiger Lilies, not because we admired him in particular, but because of the enjoyment he gave to millions who appreciated his type of music. RONALD OWEN SPORTS EDITOR THE PLAINSMAN Continuation Of Freshman Eligibility Big Factor In Auburn's Grid Future When Southeastern Conference college presidents voted last month to allow the freshman eligibility rule to remain in effect, it was a break in favor of Coach Shug Jordan and his staff as they start preparing for another football season. Continuing the rule means that freshmen football players are eligible to play with the varsity in the conference for another year. Most of the schools in the conference were in favor of freshman eligibility but a few of the football powerhouses were opposed. These strong football colleges, who seldom have freshmen talented enough to break into the starting lineup, figured that the rule would do little to aid them but could in many cases strengthen their opponents considerably. Auburn was one school aided by freshmen talent last season. Had the freshmen been ineligible for varsity participation last year, Auburn would have been without the services of linebackers Bob Scarborough and Bunny Robinson, fullback Ray Mercer and half-back Fob James. The loss of Scarborough and James in particular would have been detrimental to the '52 edition of the Tigers. The experience all these freshmen gained last season with the varsity will be instrumental in the fashioning of a winning team next year. With Coach Jordan and staffers signing up top-notch football talent from Alabama high schools and high schools from other states, Auburnites can look for a continuation of a spattering of freshmen names on the varsity roster. Tail Tigers Look Good As the basketball season gets into full swing, it looks as though the preseason predictions about Coach Joel Eaves' "Swish Kids" are correct. The Tigers were considered a dark horse in the SEC, but thought to have the material and experience needed to lead the conference hardwood quintets to the wire. So far, the Plainsmen have breezed through five regular season games without a defeat, and beat a good Memphis State team in the Memphis State Invitational Tournament in first round play before succumbing to Mississippi's strong Rebels in the finals. Auburn took nine straight games last season before falling to Georgia Tech and finished ninth in the conference. Though their winning streak this year fell short, the Tigers are expected to finish much higher than ninth. The Plainsmen, who have one of the tallest teams in the conference, were strengthened with the addition of Bob Wright and Robert Miller, transfer students who became eligible December 18. Wright is a 6'5" forward and Miller is a 6'6" center. Coach Eaves has a collection of young giants who work well together as a team. Instead of having one man who consistently gets 20 or 25 points per game, the Tigers have four or five men hitting for 10 points or more in every contest. That means more emphasis on winning games than on individual fame. Although the "Swish Kids" haven't played a conference game that will count in the SEC standings, they have two wins and one loss with the Southeastern Conference teams. The Tigers outclassed Georgia and Georgia Tech and lost to Ole Miss who is ranked third in the conference. If bad luck does not befall Eaves' men, it looks as though there will be a winner on the Plains this year. Auburn Sends Three To Bowls Auburn didn't go to a bowl game this year, but the Tigers were well represented in the sectional battles. Bill Turnbeaugh, Lee Hayley, and1 Dudley Spence took part in holiday battles between football players from the North and South. Hayley, Captain of the '52 Tigers, and Spence, star passer and punter, played with the Confederates in the South's 28-6 win. over the North in the Blue-Gray game which was played in Montgomery. Turnbeaugh, massive 265 pound tackle, was a defensive standout in the South's loss to the union forces in the Senior Bowl in Mobile last Saturday. SEC Basketball Rule Complicated When Southeastern Conference officials devised their scheme to allow every conference basketball team at least one conference game with every other conference school, they surely made it a complicated affair. They have divided the conference into three regions. The northern region consists of Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Georgia Tech. The southern region is made up of Auburn, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and the western region contains LSU, Tulane, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Each team plays two games with the teams in its region and they both count on the SEC standings, but only one game with a team out of its region counts in the standings. PAT MEAGHER, Auburn High School's All-Southern and AA AlUState quarterback, signs an Auburn grant-in-aid as Coaches "Shug" Jordan, Jeff Beard, Joel.Eaves, Wilbur HutseH-and Dick McGovven beam their approval. Meagher is considered one of the most sought-after football players in Alabama and should do much to strengthen Auburn's grid hopes for the future. Auburn Coaches Sign 25 Gridders; lee County's Meagher Among First In keeping with their rebuilding program, Auburn football coaches have been beating a path to the doors of outstanding high school football players. By noon Monday the API coaching staff had signed- scholarship agreements with 25 college prospecfs. Heading the list is Pat Meagher, high stepping 165 pound back from Lee County High School. Meagher lead A u b u r n High through an undefeated season last year, made the All-Southern football team, and was one of the most sought-after backs in the south. Another back already signed is Jim Shelton, ijrom Oak Ridge, Tenn. Shelton, a 6'1", 195 pound fullback, made the All-State team and was the number two back in Tennessee. Also coming from Oak Ridge to Auburn is Bobby Gilli-land, 5'10", 170 pound halfback. FROM CHATTANOOGA, Tenn:, two gridders come to the Plains, Don Stephens and Carl Loper. Stephens is a 6'1", 190 pounder from McCallie prep school, who plays quarterback, and Loper is a 6'1", 210 pound tackle from Baylor. Fritz Cutspec, 6', 195 pound halfback from New York and Gordon Swordsman, 165 pound halfback from New Jersey, both outstanding prospects, are coming to -Auburn to do their college playing. From Arkansas comes Billy Ray Smith, 6'4"; 205 pound tackle, who was an outstanding lineman. From the neighboring state of Georgia, Auburn coaches h a ve signed five outstanding players. Frank Reeves, 6'3", 200 pound end, from Hogansville; James Warren, 6'3", 215 pound tackle, and Ray Moore, 5'H", 185 pound guard from Valdosta; Larry Osborne, 6', 195 pound fullback from Atlanta, and Sam Hardin, 5'11", 170 pound quarterback from Valdosta will play on the Plains. Other out-of-state prospects include Ernest Donjean, 6', 185 START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Help Yourself to some of Our 1953 Mecehandise at 1943 Prices .^Sfc^ H A C K S REDUCED IJ /O tweeds, gabs, flannels, in solids, checks, plaids or stripes. SPORT SHIRTS 2.98 EACH values to $5.98! SWEATERS 25% OFF including limited selection of those ever popular cashmeres. TIES and BELTS 99c and $1.19 THRASHER-WRIGHT, Inc. Auburn's Leading Dept. Store Rebels Trim Auburn In Tourney Finals ' By Larry Conner Food poisoning and the jinx of an "off night" teamed with the i Rebels of Ole Miss to send Auburn ' skidding from the ranks of the unbeaten in the finals of the Memphis Invitational Basketball Tournament, 65-55. The Tigers put in one of those nights where everything goes wrong. The starting five were off their game so badly that they were able to score only 14 points. Miller, substituting for Fenn, was high point man for Auburn with 15 points. Behind him were pound end from New Orleans, La.; Mike Garvey, 5'11", 190 pound guard from New York and Richard Anderson, 6'2", 215 pound tackle from Sparta, Tenn. ALABAMA HIGH school stars who will come to Auburn include All-Stater Joe Mathis, 6'5", 185 pound quarterback from Eufaula, who is also a good basketball and baseball prospect; Ray Minor, 190 pound fullback from Hamilton; Don Crutcher, 190 pound halfback from Huntsville; Jerry Sansom, 6'3", 200 pound end from Fairfield; Willard Shoults, 200 pound tackle from Centreville; Paul Terry, 195 pound tackle from Decatur; Ken Johns, 200 pound guard from Vigor High in Mobile, and Jim Strain, 190 pound center from Fairfield have all signed. 5—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 7, 195^ Fickling, O'Donnell, KirkpatrL'k. and Beatty with 6 points each. THE LOSS to Mississippi was a The Tigers had a terrible night on the free throw line, which contributed directly to their downfall. By hitting only 11 of 24 foul shot surprise blot on Auburn's perfeet! attempts, the Tigers fell below a record. The loss, though painful, i 50% average on free throws for the is not faiai since the game does | first time in the four years that not count in conference standings. I Joel Raves has been head basket - Auburn now has a 6-1 record. | ball coach. THE CUB l y * " ' B A R - B - Q N. COLLEGE World's Best S A N D W I C H E S HAMBURGERS M I L K SHAKES TRY OUR FRIED CHICKEN and REGULAR MEALS I ?"CUBi PROMPT VUlVfRY f€RVICf MEAL TICKET? t w ^ Phone 1717 —] Hughes cooperative plan for Purpote TO ASSIST outstanding, graduates in obtaining their Master of Science Degrees while employed in industry and making significant contributions to important military work. Eligibility June 1953 college graduates and members of the armed services being honorably' discharged prior to September, 1953, holding degrees in the following fields: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PHYSICS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Those chosen to participate in this plan will be from the upper portion of their graduating classes and will have evidenced outstanding ability. They must also have displayed some degree of creative ability and possess personality traits enabling them to work well with others. Citizenship Applicants must be United States citizens, and awards will he contingent upon obtaining appropriate security clearance, as work at the Hughes Research and Development Laboratories may be related to National Defense projects. Universities Candidates for Master of Science Degrees must meet the entrance requirements for advanced study at the University of California at Los Angeles or the University of Southern California. Program Under this Cooperative Plan, commencing June 1953, participants will follow this schedule of employment at Hughes: FULL TIME-from June, 1953 to Sept., 1953. HALF|TIME-from Sept., 1953 to June, 1954, FULL TIME-from June, 1954 to Sept., 1954. HALF TIME-from Sept., 1954 to June, 1955. Recipients will earn five-eighths of a normal salary each year and' attend a Address correspondence to COMMITTEE FOR GRADUATE STUDY • MASTER OF S C I E N CE DEGREES . j university half time during regular sessions Working on their Master's Degree. The salary-will be commensurate with Salaries the individual's ability and experience, and will reflect the average in the electronics industry. Salary growth will be on the'same basis as for full-time members of the engineering staff. In addition, the individuals will be eligible for health, accident, and life insurance benefits, as well as other benefits accruing to full-time members. For those residing outside of the Southern California area, actual travel and moving, expenses will be allowed up to ten per cent of the full starting annual salary. Tuition, admission fee, and required books at either the University of California at Los Angeles or the University of Southern California, covering the required number of units necessary to obtain a Master's Degree, will be provided by Hughes Research and Development Laboratories. Approximately one hundred Cooperative Awards are made each year, if sufficient qualified candidates present themselves. Candidates will be selected by the Committee for Graduate Study of the Hughes Research and Development Laboratories. Application forms should be obtained Applieation prior to February 15. 1953. Completed Procedure applications accompanied by up-to-date grade transcripts must be returned not later than February 28, 1953. Selections will be made during the month of March. "71 HUGHES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES Culver Citi/, Los Angeles County, California .J HAWKINS' BOOK COMPANY "j4u&ovut4, 'ptieadtcf, Soofotote" WE BUY BOOKS NEW AND USED BOOKS FOR ALL COURSES COMPLETE LINE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES We Will Pay Cash For All Books Of Value WE BUY BOOKS • Art Supplies - Architectural Materials - Engineering Equipment - Stationery - Fountain Pens I WE BUY BOOKS J;. h-. Travel and Moving Expenses 1 Sponsorship • i Number of Awards Selection of Candidates Awl tea ti on • •> •' t: m -'-. •! -4» - " 11 -U j >'-i ' V ; . la Ha Students Name Their Own Price At APhiO Campus Book Exchange By JoAnnc Lucci Students who want to name their own price for their used text books can do just that at Alpha Phi Omega's student book exchange. APhiO, national service organization, does not operate a store in the usual sense, but it does give the students an opportunity to buy and sell books among themselves. The exchange does not buy books from students. It works this way—a student brings in his books during a take-in period at the beginning and end of each quarter. He tells the APhiO members how much he wants for his books, and is given a receipt for them. LATER, during a selling period at the beginning of the next quarter, students can buy books at the exchange for whatever price the owner has set. Those who left books to be sold are then notified by card whether their books have . - - - » T BILL HAM For Auburn Always CLEANING TAILORING LAUNDROMAT WE RENT TUXEDOS Phone 302 and 90 Your Commodating Cleaners Tigers Face Georgia In Conference Tilt At Athens Friday By Ronald Owen With the holiday lapse and the Memphis Invitational Tournament behind them, Auburn's cagers will get down to business Friday night when they open their SEC slate against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Ga. Auburn had little trouble in downing the Bulldogs in a non-conference tilt during the holidays, but the boys from Georgia will be no pushover on their home court. Led by captain Zippy Morocco, the Bulldogs have won three while losing five. Morocco, a high scoring guard, has been picked on preseason all SEC teams. COACH EAVES' squad will be trying to get back into the swing of things after a holiday layoff. The Tigers, who have been beaten but once this season, have been strengthened by the addition of Robert Miller, 6'6" center and Bob Wright, 6'5" forward, who became eligible after transferring. Both became eligible December 18, and their height will aid an already tall Tiger team. Georgia fielded a mediocre team 'ast year and this season they have been hot and cold. Not a tall team, the Bulldogs will have to depend largely on speed and the accuracy of shots from behind the spot. \uburn will be favored in the contest because of their height advantage. Probable Auburn starters are John Cochran and Bill Fickling, forwards; Bob Fenn, center, and BORDEN'S ICE CREAM For Fraternity and Boarding Houses SERVE IT AT YOUR NEXT PARTY Per Gal. $1.59 IHARKITS 418 S. G ay Phones: 74 130 E. Magnolia 54-55 been sold. Although ten per cent of the selling price is deducted by APhiO, this is only done to cover expenses, since the exchange is a non-profit organization. DeWayne McCauley, junior in industrial management from Jasper who is manager of the book exchange, recommends that students selling books ask three-fourths of the original price for books in good condition, and one-half the original price for books in fair condition. "This is merely a recommendation, and not by any means a rule," McCauley emphasized. IN ITS two years existence, the book exchange has sold approximately 70 per cent of the books left there. If the owner fails to pick up an un-sold book after the allotted period, APhiO sells the book and gives the proceeds to charity or uses the money for student projects. The book exchange, which is now housed in the basement of the music building, will move into new quarters in the Union Building when it is completed. Notices in The Plainsman and posters are used to publicize the open dates of the exchange. "Remember this is your exchange and will only be as successful as you make it," McCauley said. CHIEF'S Chiefs U - Drive - It & Chiefs Sinclair Station - P h o n e 4 4 6 - CKIEF'S is proud to salute Jim Baird As an outstanding member ol the Auburn student body. Jim, a junior in architecture from Bessemer, is president of the student body, and past chairman of campus drives committee and vice president of Lambda C h i Alpha. He is a member of ©micron Delta Kappa, senior leadership honorary, student member of the Alabama chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of Tau Nu Tau military honorary. Where Auburn Students Trade 6—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1953 The Village Square (Continued from page 4) from Washington to Harry S. I thought Canada was a closer neighbor than that. Granted that some (emphasis) women have become leaders in affairs which heretofore were controlled by men. However, they prove to be the exception rather than the rule. It is my opinion that the majority of women feel their ineptness and lack of judgment not only in politics but et cetera just as men feel their ineptness attempting to run the household. Try pointing that out TWO NUMBER one men greet each other as Coach Wilbur Hutsell congratulates Reuben Finney who won the twenty-fourth Annual Wilbur Hutsell-ODK Cake Race prior to the end of last quarter. Finney broke the tape in 14 minutes and 30 seconds. OpenSportsContests Scheduled By WRA For Winter Quarter A full schedule of tournaments and open sports contests has been planned for the winter quarter, it was disclosed today by the API Women's Recreation Association. Opening the competition is the basketball tournament, scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 13. Teams representing dormitories, sororities, and town residents will compete on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, with games beginning at 7, 7:45 and 8:30. Each team will play three practice games and then enter the single eliminations. The badminton and table tennis tournaments are scheduled to start on Tuesday, Jan 20. Individual games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 5. Monday, Jan. 19 is the date set for the bowling tournament to begin. Teams will participate on Mondays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. An open swimming session will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 5, and also on Tuesday nights from 7 until 9 at the gym. Also, badminton and ping pong will be available to anyone interested on Monday afternoons at 5. Last quarter's sports program ended Thursday, Dec. 11, with the Chi Omegas winning the volleyball tournament by defeating the Alpha Gamma Delta team. Engineering Jobs Open Senior civil engineering students who would like to work in California after graduation can qualify through a civil service examination to be given on a nation wide basis February 26. Applications must be in the hands of the California State Personnel Board, Sacramento, by January 31. to some of the so-called weaker sex. If this prediction is an indication of things to come, pray brethren, for a reversal to the days of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. At least a woman's influence was hidden behind such subtle subterfuges as naivete and mystery. That method is far superior to a bold, brazen attack on the front ranks. After all a woman's best weapon is mystery, and such has been the case since Cleopatra cluttered up the ancient Nile with orange peelings and pomegranate seeds. Ah, for the good ole days when momma was a woman and knew it. Bubber Farish and Jack Turner, 1 guards. D I N E IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE SEAFOOD STEAKS CHICKEN You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. AUBURN GRILLE WAR EAGLE THEATRE ON WEST MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JAN. 7-8 Secau&e o£ tyau Jeff Chandler Loretta Younq FRIDAY-SATURDAY JAN. 9-10 " T H E BACHELOR and THE BOBBY SOXER" with Cary GRANT • Shirley TEMPLE also CARTOON AND SHORT Late Show Saturday Night SUN.-MON.-TUES. JAN. 11-13 NEVER BEFORE!.. NEVER AGAIN!.. SUCH SUPER-SPECTACULAR SIGHTS ' - / « TO SEE! TECHNICOLOR EST LL1AMS M-G-M presents MILLION DOLLAR , MERMAID! '" J 3 3 3 ESTHER a a VICTOR ^WALTER i * I A * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1ATURE NEWS AND CARTOON TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY JAN. 6-7 MUSICAL AND SPORT THURSDAY-FRIDAY JAN. 8-9 ONE OF THE GREAT ROMANTIC ADVENTURE STORIES OF AIL TIME! ThePRISONER of ZENDA Stewart Deborah GRANGER • KERR Louis CALHERN-JaneGREER I n i i STOHE • Rgatrl DOUBLU a James MASON ft FOX NEWS AND CARTOON 4 Big Days I SUN.-MON.-TUES.-WED. JAN. 11-12-13-14 ACTUALLY FILMED UNDER THE BIG TOP! '. .arnng Betty HUTTON • ** W I L D E • * * * HESTON »«*» LAMOUR ••*GRAHAME •«-«STEWART A PARAMOUNT PIC l u l l Shows a t l 2 - 3 - 6 & 9 Except Sunday Sunday Shows at 1:30—4:30—9:00 P.M. Admission Children all day 25c Students all day 50c Adults until 6:00 p.m 50c Adults after 6:00 p.m. 75c THURSDAY-FRIDAY JAN. 15-16 MUnTOfaDSTORUOFfHE ...The perilous, 96-doy crossing of the Mayflower! PLYMOUTH ADVENTURE rF*t^*Vrto"* stoning Spmer TRACY-^TIERNEY van JOHNSON • uo GENN «•• DAWN ADDAMS • HOYD BRIDGES FOX NEWS AND CARTOON "Going, Going, Tosh" "Lighter than Air" News Fri.-Sat. "A Gaucho never surrenders what OF A GSOICHO ___.JiEIIE CjWUfWTlERNEY RICHARD BOONE • HUGH MARLOWE ."EVERETTSLOANE | also Pete Hothead Short Sun.-Mon. CR0SB1T HOPE DOROTHY cX LAMOUR f W^% Produced by HARRY TUGEND • Directed by HAL WALKER • Screenplay by FRANK BUTLER, HAL KANTER and WILLIAM MORROW • New Songs- Lyrics by JOHNNY BURKE • Music by JAMES VAN HEUSEN • A PARAMOUNT PICTURE also The Dog Snatcher with Mr. McGoo /* Tues. Jan. 11 Damon Runyon's Bloodhounds of Broadway" in technicolor S t a r r i ng Mitzi Gaynor Scott Brady also Texas Tom A Tom & Jerry Short )M£m i § ? ? ^ T M Mi. E A T R T E
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Title | 1953-01-07 The Auburn Plainsman |
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Date Issued | 1953-01-07 |
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OCR Transcript | The Saddest Words Of Tongue Or Pen: 'Saturday Classes' The Holidays Are Over, But The Parties Go On TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOL. 80 6 Pages WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1953 ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA Number 1 6 ^ m zap w-. fffitfVBr S^^T^fc t^Se* Winter Quarter Provides Change In Emphasis On Student Activities By War Eagle I t ' s always interesting to watch the "change of pace" which comes to the Plains each year with the advent of t h e winter quarter. The new term brings about a shift of emphasis in student activities which makes for a marked contrast with the fall quarter. During the fall, football is the hub around which all other activities revolve. In the winter, however, it's a different story entirely. Although athletics are not ignored —especially when the Tiger cagers are as proficient as this year's team —other fields of activity move up and demand their share of attention. Socially speaking, the gaudy color and roaring noise of football fade into the black and white and soft music of formal season. At the same time, while the pain from fall quarter grade reports is still intense, intellectual pursuits take on a new significance for many API students. Perhaps the most interesting change of all, however, comes when somebody suddenly realizes that it's not too long until time for qualifications for the spring quarter's general elections. Winter quarter is often the proving ground for previously untried student leadership, and it's already time for persons interested in the spring elections to start getting their marbles in line. The quality of next year's student leadership often depends upon the amount and extent of competition between the potential leaders in the months just previous to qualification. With that in mind, I'd sure like to see some political battles beginning to take shape in the next few weeks. Auburn will need strong student leadership next year, and now is the time to start building that strength. Orchids To City Congratulations are due the city of Auburn for another step forward in their already progressive recreational program. Early in December, the city commission awarded a contract which will furnish local people with a $60,000 swimming pool in time for the hot months of 1953. The pool will be built at the Northsidc Ele-rrentary School by McGowcn Contracting Co., Opelika. The pool will meet a definite need. Swimming facilities are now available, but they are at a distance from town which inconveniences many swimmers, and there is often some question as to their sanitation. Installation of a modern pool— specifications call for one of the nicest in East Alabama—is a step which a city expanding as rapidly as Auburn would naturally take. It reflects a consideration for the health and happiness of citizens which is characteristic of a truly progressive community. Auburn City Council Adopts New Traffic Ordinance Publications Board Elevates Hall To Editorship Surprise Move Sees Albritton Accept Alumnews Post Vacated By Crawford Walter Albritton, junior in education from Wetumpka, resigned his position as editor of The Plainsman just before the end of last quarter. He resigned in order to assume the editorship of The Alumnews, official publication of the Aub u r n Alumni Association. After accepting Albritton's resignation at a special session, the Board of Student Publications appointed Max Hall, journalism senior from Hartselle, to fill the unexpired term as editor. Albritton, a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, was elected to the editorship in the all-campus elections last spring. He had previously served as associate editor of The Plainsman and campus sports correspondent for The Montgomery Advertiser and The Birmingham News. He is a member of Squires honorary, and was recently recognized in "Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities." HALL HAS served on the sports staff and as associate editor of The Plainsman, and was managing editor during Albritton's editorship. He is a member of Spades and Omicron Delta Kappa honor-aries. Les Ford, junior in industrial management from Greenville, Miss., has been named to fill the vacant managing editorship which occurred with Hall's promotion. Hall also announced the return of Walter Evcridgc, Columbus, Ga., to the staff as associate editor, and the promotion of Fred Nichols, Columbiana, from assistant to associate editor. The Alumnews vacancy, which Albritton will fill, occured when Ed Crawford, Auburn '51, a former editor of The Plainsman, left the alumni publication, which he had edited since November, 1951, to assume the editorship of The Montgomery Examiner. Klepinger Awards DMS Ribbons To 35 Outstanding ROTC Students Colonel Walter J. Klepinger, professor of military science and tactics at API, has announced the names of 35 Army ROTC Distinguished Military Students. Selected on t h e basis of aptitude, leadership, and scholastic averages, the students represent outstanding senior cadets of the Corps. Badges were presented to the NOTICE Petitions for consideration by the Council of Deans at its meeting each Tuesday afternoon should be filed in the office of the Dean of Faculties by 1:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding. This is necessary in order that all business be made available to the Council a full day in advance of Its meeting. students at a recent Regimental Review and their names will appear in the fall quarter graduation program. Receiving t he awards were: Armor Harold G. Carter, Birmingham; Martin L. Dalton, Eufaula; George T. Holdcroft, Birmingham; William R. Sharman, Blanton, and Alvin T. Wilson, Auburn. Corps of Engineers Robert M. Arthur, Gadsden; Ashley P. Barnes, Jr., Casper, Wyo.; James J. Baird, Bessemer; Kelcy L. Cargile, Fayette; Nelson P. Conover, Spring Hill; Earl D. Keller, Copper Hill, Tenn.; Kenneth L. Nail, Atmore; Jerry D. Parker, Mobile; William L. Smith, Birmingham; George D. Stewart, Jr., Evergreen; John W. St. Martin, Houma, La.; James D. Tatum, Prattville; James T. Tatum, Jr., Decatur; Donald L. W a m p, Hanceville; Raymond M. Warren, Rome, Ga., and Iva C. Yates, Jr., Mobile. Artillery Charles O. Ashley, Apopka, Fla.; Ned T. Ellis, Fort Deposit; Ralph A. Dodds, Birmingham; Henry H. Funderburk, Carrollton; Rodney L. Grandy, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Paul E. Sikorski, Anniston; Rucker L. Staggers, Benton, and Charles S. Sullivan, Camp Hill. Signal Corps Jim C. Bigham, Birmingham; James W. Bowles, Jr., Shawmut; Julius F. Gunter. Memphis, Tenn.; Howard S. Leach, Jr., Birmingham; Thomas M. Lynn, Georg-iana, and Lee B. Cannon, Jr., Birmingham. BILL'S COLLECTING AUBURN'S BILLTURNBEAUGH receives congratulations and the A Club's "Most Outstanding Football Player" trophy for the 1952 Grid Season from President Bill McMurray. "Big Bill" was picked on The All-SEC second string defense team and received honorable mention on AP's All-America list. Walter Albritton Max Hal Presbyterians Change Meeting Place As Work Begins On New Sanctuary By Richard Mills Beginning this week, and continuing until October of this year, Auburn Presbyterians will hold Sunday services in Langdon Hall while their new church is being constructed. Evening services will be held at Westminster House, the P r e s b y t e r i a n youth center. The new structure will be built on the site of the existing one, which was erected in 1919. Demolition of the present church has already begun. A G R O W I N G congregation coupled with Auburn's increased post-war enrollments have taxed the existing facilities. Of contemporary-classical architecture, the new sanctuary will seat a total of 866, against a present maximum of about 500. The new building can be enlarged in the future to accommodate 1,100. Because of the important role the church plays in the religious life of Presbyterian students, Presbyterians over the state are contributing $100,000 to the building fund. At present, there are 531 Presbyterian students enrolled at API. IN ADDITION to a new sanctuary, the building will provide nine church school rooms and an assembly room, or when open, a social hall for 300. A kitchen also is included, to be furnished by women of the church. Construction will be of masonry and reinforced concrete with steel trusses. Trim will be of limestone. An asphalt tile floor and acoustical ceiling also are included. There will be wooden wainscoting in the vestibules, nave and chancel. Colored glass will be used in the windows in the nave. Langford Lists Skit Night Dates Auburn's 1953 Skit Nights, sponsored jointly by Blue Key and Sphinx honoraries, have been scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, according to Jack Langford, chairman of the program. Skit Nights will be presented in the student activitcs building. Skits will be judged on originality, humor, novelty and presentation; trophies being awarded to the winning fraternity and sorority. All skits will be divided between the two nights, and will be limited to seven minutes. Tickets will soon be on sale by members of Blue Key and Sphinx. "We hope that Skit Night will set a new high in originality and entertainment this year, and we v/ould like to urge all organizations to begin their preparations early," added Langford. State High Schools lo Receive Copies Ot Student Weekly For the remainder of the school year, The Plainsman will be mailed to the library of every accredited high school in Alabama, according to an announcement issued this week by Jack Johnson, business manager. The addition of the high schools tc the mailing list was approved by the Board of Student Publications last quarter. "We hope that the availability of these copies will make it possible for hundreds of potential college students to see just what we have at Auburn," stated Johnson. "We are undertaking the project as a public relations move, and we hope it will be beneficial, both to API and to the secondary schools. Mailing duties on the high school copies will be handled by a special assistant to the circulation manager, who is, as yet, unnamed. Winter Enrollment Prospects Bright As API Re-Opens Prospects are bright for an enrollment at API of 5,900 to 6,000 in the winter quarter, according to an estimate given today by Registrar Charles W. Edwards. Such an enrollment would top the winter quarter of the past year by about 750 students. Actual number of students registered for the winter quarter of 1952 were 5,360. Approximately 400 freshmen and transfers are expected for the new quarter. Over 200 Korean War veterans will be in the group. However, a larger number of veterans will probably enroll in the spring quarter than in the present one. NOTICE All students interested in traveling with the Men's Glee Club on a mid-February tour of the state must be auditioned by tomorrow night, according to Walter S. Collins, director of the club. Mighty Plainsman Plainsmen Favored Over Puny Glom Graft Wave Saturday The unbeaten, untied, and unscored u p o n invincible Plainsman Plainsmen w i ll meet the first foe of their rugged 1952 season Saturday afternoon at two o'clock when they take the field against a puny Glomerata Graft Wave. A crew of dusky buildings and grounds workers is standing by, prepared at a moments notice to clear an area of four square miles west of Drake Field in case crowds are so great as to overflow the playing field east of the stadium. Champions of the weekly Newspaper Conference for the past 89 years, the red-hot Plainsmen are heavily favored according to the latest odds released by the boys in the smoke filled back room of McMillian's Snooker Lab. City Police Chief Clyde Ellis urges towns people to park their cars and "follow the crowd" to the game, in order that the aggregation of out of town fans may be accommodated. Parking areas have been marked off for several miles on all incoming highways. In a secret ballot held last night to determine the captain of the mighty Plainsmen for the rip-snorting classic, Max "Blood and Guts" Hall and Jack "Jawbreaker" Johnson received one vote each. Voting were the editor and business manager of the paper, respectively. Last year a yellow, terrified, inexperienced, insignificant Graft Wave arrived, begging mercy from the potent Plainsmen. The Plainsmen showed consideration by holding the score down to 114-0. In the victory, that fabulous "All-Universe" Plainsman back, Tom Duke, turned in his usual stellar performance. Spearheading this years attack will be 10 year le'tterman "Terrible" Tom Duke, who, with his needle threading passes, inspirational end runs, lengthy punts, jarring downfield blocks, earth-shaking tackles, growling guard gallops, sterling pass interceptions, and clever poses for the newspaper photographers, h as won all available grid honors. Other big name stars expected to be in Plainsman garb include Max "Blood 'n Guts" Hall, Les "Eliminator" Ford, Charles "Sheer" Sullivan, John "Rammer" Raines, "Lacerator" Larry Con. her, Ronald "Wrecker" Owen, "Horrible" Howard Skelton, Fred "Killer" N i c h o l s , "Hurrying" Herb White, Jack "Jawbreaker" Johnson, "Devastating" Dick Gil-liland, "Bolting" Bill Neville, "Roving" Richard Mills, "Bruiser" Bill Owen, Ernest "Growler" Merriwether, and g a l l o p i ng "Bronco" Everidge. Leading the massed multitude in cheers for the Plainsmen will be a bevy of curvaceous co-eds including Gloria "Smokey" Cobb, JoAnne "SI rangier" Lucci, Lee "Skoward" H e l t o n , M a r g ie "Shreiker" S u l l i v a n , Sabre "Touche" Stough, Eldonna "Marilyn" Brown, "Happy" Gay Hogan, and Doris "More than" Lessman. When not engaged in leading thunderous cheers, these beauties will bear water for the fine newspaper squad. The Glomerata is also expected to field a team. Speeders, Drinkers, Reckless Drivers To Feel Effect Of Local Crackdown By Tom Duke In a move calculated to reduce the toll being taken by auto accidents on local streets and highways, the Auburn City Council accepted an ordinance on December 16 which fixed severe penalties for reckless, speeding or intoxicated drivers. The ordinance became effective upon the date of its acceptance. The penalties, as provided for under the new law, are a maximum fine of $100 or 180 days at hard labor for the city, or both. The amount of punishment it left to the discretion of the recorder trying the case. THE PASSAGE of the ordinance was hastened somewhat by the recent series of traffic accidents which claimed the lives of several API students. One of the major changes will be the removal of jurisdictional differences between campus and city law enforcement officers. The new act will permit city policemen to make arrests on college property, as well as giving campus officers freedom of action throughout the city. The council's move received endorsement on the date of its passage from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club, who met in a joint session. The groups passed a resolution calling for strong action against traffic violators, and decided to establish a joint safety council to aid in accident prevention. LOCAL LAW enforcement officials have promised that the crackdown in connection with the new ordinance will be complete, and all offenders will be prosecuted. The entire text of the ordinance was printed in the Lee County Bulletin on December 25. Sections which may be of particular interest to student drivers appear below. Section 3. RECKLESS DRIVING. Any person who drives any vehicle upon a roadway in the city carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment at hard labor for the city for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both, in the discretion of the Recorder trying the case. Section 4. SPEEDING. It shall be hereafter unlawful for any person to drive any vehicles on any roadway in the city at a rate of speed in excess of twenty-five miles per hour, except in zones where official signs of the city have been erected indicating that a different speed limit has been set within those zones; and any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by imprisonment at hard labor for the city for a term not to exceed 180 days or by fine in an amount not to exceed $100, or both, in the discretion of the Recorder trying the case. (Continued on page 2) Eight API Students To Attend Meeting On Georgia Campus API will send eight delegates to the first meeting of the, Southern and Southeastern Association of Colleges Unions on the University of Georgia campus in Athens this weekend. Delegates will be Jim Baird, student body president, Bessemer; Jim Lineberger, Fitzgerald, Ga.; Arthur Moore, Pell City; Jim Vann, Macon, Ga.; Jeanne Oliver, Birmingham; Suzanne Morgan, Deni-son, Texas; Betty Cosby, assistant dean of women, and James E. Foy, director of student affairs. During the two-day session, Baird will lead a panel discussion on the importance of student leadership in a properly functioning college union. Other problems of union management will be considered in discussions led by delegates from other Southern and Southeastern schools. "Since Auburn's Union Building is still unfinished," stated Baird, "we won't actually represent the API Union, but we hope to pick up some ideas at the conference which will be helpful to us when problems of union management do arise on this campus." This is the first combination meeting of Southern and Southeastern union officials, but the Southeastern group has been meeting annually for several years. Last year's session was held at Auburn. Members of the API delegation will return to the campus Sunday. NOTICE Snapshots for the fraternity and sorority pages of The 1953 Glomerata are overdue, according to editor Ed Martin. Pictures must be turned in this week. 'LOVELIEST OF THE PLAINS' •f;: ::o.v- FATHER TIME hasn't even started on this week's Loveliest as you can judge. Pointing out the fact that this is a new year and the date of a "new" Plainsman is Becky Faust, freshman in education from Oneonta. (API Photo by Les King.) Phi Mil Sorority To Open Social Season Friday 2—THE PLAINSMAN President Sarah Spurlock To Lead Annual Dance In Student Ac Building Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Mu sorority will hold its annual formal Friday night in the student activities building from 9 until 12 p.m. The Auburn Knights will play. Miss Sarah Spurlock, chapter president, will lead t h e dance with Gene Doss, Anniston. During the leadout Miss Spurlock will be presented a bouquet of while carnations by Ollie Mae Holbrook, vice-president of the chapter. Members, pledges and dates are: Bobbie Andrews, James Kess-ler, Montgomery; Madeline Bains, Jack A p p l e t on, Albertville; Gladys Blackburn, Sam Butner, Enterprise; June Botlcher, Bill Fleck, Birmingham; Jo Ann Bottcher. Henry Pipes, New Orleans; M a r y Jo Cochran, Jim Haygood, Union Springs; Peggy Dean, Leon Dean, Gadsden. Margaret Ann Harbor, Robert Grade, Memphis; Ollie Mae Holbrook, Jim McAdams, Montgomery; Betty Ford, Jack Green, Mobile; Martha Kirkland, Tom Mc- Clendon, Ozark; Lohner Faulkner McLeroy, Bob McLeroy, Auburn; Betty MoLemore, Morris McKenna, Birmingham; Pat Merchant, David Carter, Panama City, Fla. Richie Miller Clayton, Lynn Clayton, Auburn; B e t f y Jane Norwood, Charlie J o n e s , Decatur; Betty Ann Price, Sammy Parker, Rockmart, Ga.; Jean Pry-or Pickens, Bruce Pickens, Panama City, Fla.; Jill Rawls, Kenneth Jones, Columbus, Ga.; Madge Ray. Jim Sykes, Birmingham; Gloria Sellers, Brown Saunders, Birmingham. Margie Sullivan, Jim LaMar, Bethesda, Md.; Margaret Ann Ul-mer, Bob McBride, New Orleans, La.; Augusta York, Henry Krache, Birmingham; S a 11 i e ^allaway, Marc Brabant, Opelika; CaYolyn LET'S MEET ON THE CORNER... tit Toomer s Drugs f o r all your druq needs • WHITMAN AND NUNNALLY CANDIES TUSSY COSMETICS or • PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES MAKE YOUR $ $ $ S-T-R^E-T-GH AT OUR 49c $5*99 SALE BIG STOCKS IN H O S I E R Y - S K I R T S SWEATERS-BLOUSES ALL AT FANTASTIC SAVINGS NO ITEM IN STOCK AT MORE THAN $5.99 The Village Sportswear rftctuttt't Sfwtt4€ue*% (fatten, New Ordinances For Auburn Traffic (Continued from page 1 Miss Sarah Spurlock Crawford, Zeb Roberts, Birmingham; Adelaide Henderson, John Pangburn, Nashville. Jane Ford, Frank Huskin, Pen. sacola, Fla.; Ann Medlock, Bill Neville, Eufaula; N a n c y Kelly, Robert Seales, Birmingham; Ben-nieta Andrew, Jerry Williams, Auburn; Jean Bryan, Tuck Mat-tox, Union Springs; Mary Alice Bryan, Theo Lee, Enterprise; Jean Cross, Larry Doyle, Atlanta; Mary J i m Esslinger, Charles Bottcher, Cullman. Mary Jo Hubbard, Don Guilia-ven, Birmingham; Carolyn Jones, Lamar Guthrie, Columbus, Ga.; Elizabeth Manasco, Joe Houston, Birmingham; Emma Jean Moore, Bill Brown, Newnan, Ga.; Betsy Pate, Clem Morris, Mobile; Mary Helen Tate,,, Gorman Houston, Eufaula; S a l l y Watters, Ben Methvin, Atlanta; Betty West, brook, Doug Stewart, Selma; Jane Williams, Doug Duncan, Auburn; Bebe Baker, Bob Wood, Graball; Betty Rogers Barnhart, Bob Barn-hart, Birmingham. Kathryn Brown, Bobby Quiel-leri, Auburn; Mary Ann Willman, Jim Johnson, Tuscumbia; Helen Langley, Mace Holman, Ozark; Jane Muir, Bill Anderson, Fairfield; Anna Sue Ellard, Paul Dris-coll, Harrison, Ark.; Jean Wood-all, Willie Wager, Montgomery, and Margaret Maynard, R i ch Hauenstein, Birmingham. Immediately following the dance, the Kappa Alpha fraternity will entertain the Phi Mu's and their dates with a breakfast at the fraternity house. API Grad Named Assistant To Ike* Retired Major Gen. Wilton B. Persons, an Auburn graduate of 1916, was named in November as special assistant to president-elect Eisenhower. General Persons served on Eisenhower's NATO staff in Europe and was assistant to the chairman of the Republican National Committee during the presidential campaign. HIS LEGISLATIVE experience includes liason work with the Congress on behalf of the Army and Defense Departments for about 16 years. He was liason officer when General Eisenhower was c'hief-of-staff immediately after World War II. A native of Montgomery, General Persons is a brother of Alabama's Gov. Persons^ He is a member of a family of Auburn alumni since his father was an Auburn alumnus as well as his three brothers. After leaving Auburn, General Persons later received an M.S. degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He served as president of the Washington Auburn Club in 1947. LOST—One black and silver Parker 51 fountain pen, somewhere in the vicinity of Broun Hall. Finder call Mary Shelburne at 9142 for liberal reward. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Help Yourself To Some of Our 1953 Merchandise at 1943 Pricesf 25 # off BLOUSES-SKIRTS-SWEATERS Large selection of each Reduced 33%% SUITS-COATS-DRESSES SPECIAL PRICES Prevailing in Our Piece Goods Dept. > WOOLENS-CORDUROYS-RAYONS Drastically Reduced Thrasher-Wright Section 5. PARKING REGULATIONS. The following regulations shall govern the parking of vehicles on roadways within the city: (a) It is prohibited to park any type of vehicle in any of the following places: (1) In any place where official signs or painting are erected pro_ hibiting or restricting parking. (2) On a side walk. (3) In front of a public or private drive way. (4) On a cross walk. (5) Within an intersection. (6) Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant and then only if not restricted by marking. (7) Within 20 feet of a street intersection unless otherwise i-e-stricted by markings. (8) On the roadway side of any vehicle^topped or parked at the curb or edge of a roadway or of any marked parking space whether such space is occupied or not. (b) It shall be lawful, however, to park trucks and trailer trucks for the purposes of loading and unloading, in the center of that portion of North College Street which lies between Tiche-nor Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, and in the center of that portion of Magnolia A v e n ue which lies between Gay Street and College Street, but not in the center of any other roadway in the city. (c) Any person convicted of violating this section or any provision or sub-section of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one dollar nor more than twenty-five dollars. S e c t i o n G. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PEDESTRIANS. The following regulations shall govern the conduct of pedestrians in respect to vehicular traffic on roadways within the city: (a) Pedestrains are required to exercise due care and caution at all times when crossing streets, drives, or roadways. (b) Pedestrians have the right-of- way over vehicles at all crosswalks or marked crossings not controlled by traffic devices. (c) At crossings controlled by traffic devices, pedestrians shall at all times observe and obey the direction of the device. (d) Pedestrians c r o s s i n g a street, drive, or roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk or marked crossing shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles. Any person convicted of violating this section or any provision or sub-section of this section shall be punished by a fine or not less than one dollar nor more than twenty-five dollars. Section 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person i to fail to follow or to obey such traffic directions as are shown on any official sign of the city or of the college which are intended to control the movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, including "Stop" signs, "One Way Street" signs, "No Left Turn" signs, "No U Turn" signs, "Slow" signs, speed limit signs, and "•Stop," "Caution" and "Go" signs displayed on traffic lights where-ever situated. Section 8. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. It shall be unlawful for any person who is an habitual user of narcotic drugs or any person who is intoxicated to drive any vehicle upon any road, way of the City, and upon convic. tion shall be punished by imprisonment at hard labor for the City for a period of not more than 180 days or by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars, or by both, in the discretion of the Recorder trying the case. Section 14; ENFORCEMENT. The enforcement of this ordinance, and of every section and provision hereof, shall be a responsibility of the police officers of the city and of the college, and these officers, whose jurisdictions Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1953 Engineering Fraternity Names Fall Initiates Charles H. Holmes, retiring president of Eta Kappa Nu, national electrical engineering honor-are concurrent, shall cooperate with each other to the fullest extent in the enforcement of this ordinance. S e c t i o n 15. JURISDICTION OF POLICE OFFICERS. In the enforcement of this ordinance the respective jurisdictions of the police officers employed by the ary, recently announced the organ college and of the regularly appointed police officers of the city shall be concurrent throughout the city, and the jurisdiction and powers vested by Section 484 (1) of Title 52 of the Code of Alabama (1940) in police officers employed by the college are hereby acknowledged, ratified and confirmed by the city, and it is hereby declared that these police officers of the college shall have and may lawfully exercise in the city all the powers and jurisdiction expressly delegated to them by statute and in addition all such other powers and jurisdiction as may reasonably be implied from such statutory delegation. Charter Granted API Club The Auburn Honorary Mathematics Society has been granted a charter as a Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, national honorary mathematics fraternity. The chapter, which will be the 54th, will be known as the Alabama Beta Chapter. zation's fall quarter initiates. New tappees are Raymond G. Almond, Memphis, Tenn.; John D. Arnold, Birmingham; James W. Carroll, Birmingham; Thomas H. Crawford, Geneva; George T. Dowe, Montgomery; Leonard A. Morgan, Talladega; Rudolph J. Spoelstra, Hengelo, Netherlands. Jack W. Summerford, Hartselle; Paul M. Swindell, Sylacauga; Robert L. Townsend, Florence; Hubbard A. Tynes, Auburn, and Wel-don M. Walker, Birmingham. In making the announcement, Holmes also listed the newly elected officers who will serve during the 1952-1953 term. Those elected were Jim Summerfield, Aliceville, president; Robert Townsend. Florence, vice-president; Bill Johnson; Andalusia, recording secretary; John D. Arnold Birmingham, corresponding secretary; Ray Almond, Memphis, Tenn., treasurer: Warren Curlee, Auburn, Engineers Council representative, and Pro- I'esor H. Summer, faculty advisor. \V lien a man s why, lLeei isure Strik es him as a woncierliil bus p,lLe asure Robert Browning, The Glovt No m a t t e r what your work, a leisurely moment's pause to enjoy a delicious Coca-Cola is always a pleasure... always refreshing, too. BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY ELIKA COGA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY © 1952, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE NOW IN PROGRESS! FALL and WINTER wear Dresses lA to V2 off HATS y2 off Blouses — Coats SUITS Drastically Reduced Books now closed. Current charges not due until February, 1953. HEADQUARTERS FOR HELENA RUBENSTEIN COSMETICS N. College St. Aline S. DeBardeleben Next to Bank of Auburn Deam' Lists Name 120 Outstanding Students Eight of API's nine undergraduate schools have released their deans' lists for the fall quarter. 120 students were named to the lists. School of Architecture and the Arts Patricia Andress, Beatrice; Harold Glenn Mayfield, Spring City, Tenn.; Carolyn V. Hammett, Auburn; Charles E. Lane, Hatties-burg, Miss.; James Marlow, Auburn. School of Science and Literature Nancy Clark Byrd, Winnetka, 111.; Gloria Aline Cobb, Mobile; James H. Gilbert, Oak Grove; Nancy Ann Grey, Albertville; Bennie R. Hammer, Camp Hill; Gary Harden, Montgomery; Margaret Ann Hack-ett, Columbiana; Thomas W. Hughey, Columbus. Thomas M. Lambert, Jr., Ope-lika: Martha Elizabeth Orr, Auburn; Billy Peters, Ozark; Charlie Mack Smith, Opelika; Theodore Whatley, Cordova; Joe Fred Hil-dreth, Opelika; Godfrey Bennett, Auburn; Cynthia Colleen Byrd, Phenix City; James Callaway, Auburn; James L. Kirkpatrick, Atlanta. Maitha Wheeler, Birmingham; Sarah Frances Bertram, Prattville; Walter Hopkins, Ft. Valley, Ga.; and Charles Sullivan, Camp Hill. School of Veterinary Medicine Robert Edwards Barnhart, Birmingham; James Donald Bilberry, Bastrop, La.; John E. Cutts, Jr.; Birmingham; N. H. Eubank, Jr., Vanleer, Tenn.; Robert W. Moore, Jr. Alamo, Tenn.; Leon Herbert Sellers. St. Petersberg; Thomas W. Weatherford, Uriah; John Calvin Cooksey, Floyd, Fla.; Bruce Graham Pratt, Beaufort, S. C. and Buford Leon Whitt, Toney. School of Education Mary Tom Baker, Auburn; Betty Jones Clark, Rochelle, Ga.; Allen P. Fancher, Montevallo; Joseph E. Fuller, Vinegar Bend; Obery G. Lawson, Auburn; June Rita Long, Falkville; Jeanne Hall Lynch, Titus. Wanda Waniece Mills, Winfield; Frances Marie Nelson, Tallassee; Mildred Clem Ovvnes, Auburn; Fletcher M. Patterson, 'Auburn; Betty Straughan Petty, Auburn; Martha Alice Powell, Scottsboro; Margaret Rollins, W e d o w e e ; C O L L E G E SUPPLY STORE Supplies For All Your School Needs BENNETT SIMS, Mgr. Phone Ex. 347 Thomas C. Self, Eva. Edwin L. Smith, Auburn; George B. Smith, Clanton; Robert L. Spig-ner, Billingsley; Nettie Mayo Staggers, Selma; James S. Webster, Jr., Winfield; Lucy Anne Williams, Ashand; Robert McClain Wright, Fayetteville a,nd Billy York, Cullman. School of Engineering Frank T. Brandon, Jr., Birmingham; Alfredo Cifuentes, Cienfue-gos, Cuba; John Manning Green, Mobile; Charles D. Hightower, Auburn; Charles H. Holmes, LaFay-ette; Donald Eugene Merkel, Syla-cauga; Jerry P. Parker, Mobile; Ajalon A. Tillery, Phenix City. Raymond M. Warren, Jr., Rome, Ga.; Wilton L. McClung, Anniston; Kenneth L. Nail, Atmore; Fred Newton Beason, Huntsville; William R. McElroy, Spring Hill; Robertrand L. Tate, Tarrant; Har-land B. Armitage, Auburn; William Jake Word, Scottsboro. Dale R. Kowhler, Gadsden; Robert L. Townsend, Florence; John T. Benton, Birmingham; Sidney W. Coan, Mobile; John V. Melonas, Birmingham; Nelson P. Conover, Spring Hill; Rudolf J. Spoelstra, Auburn; Charles A. Herndon, Aliceville. Charles E. Hogue, Birmingham; George Frank Holmes, Birmingham; Robert Hampton McLean, San Antonio, Texas, and Robert L. Hollings, Birmingham. School of Home Economics Annette Bailey Eberdt, Auburn; Lou Ann Segrest, Luverne; Aftn Thompson, Daviston; Rebecca Dor-sey, Opp, and Eugenia Malone, Camp Hill. School of Agriculture George R. Burns, Ashland; Joe B. Thompson, Daviston; Richard D. Obarr, Birmingham; Joe F. Ste-gall, Emelle; Evan Bennett Davis, Mobile; Augustus C. Moore, Auburn. Clarence N. Dale, Auburn; Louie J. Chapman, Midland City; Theodore V. Parker, Grant; Clarence E. White, Tuscaloosa; Luther M. McDonald, Castleberry, and William L. Brown, Bessemer. School of Pharmacy Richard L. Bendinger, Auburn: Lewis M. Harris, Alexander City; Benjamin F. Lawson, Auburn; Robert E. Long, Atlanta; Joe C. McAdams, Wilmer, and Joy J. Weaver, Flomaton. Physics Group Initiates Sigma Pi Sigma, national physics honor society at API, has initiated three new members. They are Howard Barringer, Newton, N. C; Dale Koeher, Gadsden, and Dorwln Kilbourne, Opelika. Officers of the Auburn chapter are Robert McLean, San Antonio, Texas, president; Marion Duncan, Columbus, Ga., vice-president, and Katherine Holland, Panama City, Fla., secretary-treasurer. Dr. Howard E. Carr, associate professor of physics, is facuty advisor. POPE'S DINING ROOM FEATURING . . . COMPLETE DINNERS BEVERAGES OF ALL TYPES CATERING TO— DINNER PARTIES Call 813-W3 for Reservations for Fraternity, Sorority, or Lodge Parties. P A n r ' f on Loachapoka Highway W • L J 3 miles from Auburn Business Teachers To Assemble Here The annual Alabama Rusiness Education Workshop will be held st Alabama Polytechnic Institute Jan. 16-17. Moderator and workshop leader will be Dr. Paul A. Carlson, director of business education, State College, Whitewater, Wis., and visiting professor of business education in the graduate schools of Northwestern University and Columbia University. Chairman of the workshop is Miss Lucille Brancomb, Jacksonville State College. Business teachers and student teachers from over the state are invited to attend the workshop. Registration will be held in API's Alumni Hall at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16. The first session of the workshop will be held immediately after a banquet in the Magnolia Banquet Hall Friday evening. Saturday sessions will get underway at 8:30 a.m. The conference will close Saturday afternoon. DR. LUND TELLS API GRADUATES THREE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION PiKA Wins Jaycee Lighting Contest Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity took first place in the college division of the Jaycee's annual Christmas decoration and lighting contest. So close were the decisions that runners-up were grouped together. They were the Delta Sigma Phi, SAE, Phi Kappa Tau, and Sigma Nu fraternities. The winning PiKA decoration featured a pajama clad youngster at a fireplace with stockings hung and gifts surrounding a tree. It was done by the pledge, group of which Reggie Harp is president. Mullins Named Chairman Dr. David Mullins, executive vice-president of API, has been named chairman of the Public Institutions of Higher Learning in the Southern States, a division of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. He was elected at the fifty-seventh annual meeting of the Association held recently in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. F. Edw"ard Lund, Alabama College president, told API's fall quarter graduates, on December 19, that only wheh the science of knowledge is joined to the science of ethics and when the process of learning is joined to the love of God and of absolute truth will discord cease and human good and human selfishness be reconciled. Speaking to the 230 graduates on the subject, "Education: An International Transformation," Dr. Lund listed three purposes of education, "to do, to choose, and to be." • "The day in which education was chiefly concerned with training amateur ladies and gentlemen i'" past," he said. "The democratic revolution has ennobled us all; it has made workers of us all. We all have work to do. . ." Although few people lack necessary skills for their job, he stated, most of us lack a sense of purpose. "Every action in life involves choice," said the Alabama College president, "and choice can be valid only when based upon a scale of values. . . the educated mind is not enslaved by desire, by appetites, whims, and by impulses. The educated mind has a scale of values." Concerning the third phase of education, "to be and then to depart," Dr. Lund said, "In the final analysis, modern culture reduces itself to a pretty sense of purpose, to a knowledge of class and manner, to a recognition of the value of convention, and to an ability to cope with the past answer. This culture realizes little more than middle class respectability. "But what of the human spirit, what of the soul?" questioned Dr. Lund. "It is not enough merely to echo 'Man does not live by bread alone' for the phrase has grown pale and tired through over use. Somewhere in life every man must face up to the absolute . . . or lose his humanity. The truth is that the human mind recognizes no limits, because human desire knows no limits. Mankind will never be content with anything less than absolute truth, and absolute freedom," he concluded. Summarizing, Dr. Lund said, "Modern science and modern education have enshrined the motto The truth shall make you free' but this is only partly true. Education is caught in a scientific dis- TIE JEW SHIRT PAX - . , ff l00/>/iA WW M mTHillE? Y THAT PEOPLE SEE —In its state of smooth perfection from our shirt finishers, through numerous handlings necessary in delivery, to you. Held non-wushable by the new SHIRT PAX—either at home or .away, you are always sure of a shirt you s can wear with pride. For shirt service at Its best—just phone Young's Laundry NORTH COLLEGE PHONES 193-294 pensation. "In most of modern education we cut and analyze, we classify and categorize, we compare and appraise until the whole truth is ground and dried as finely as cottonseed meal, then sacked and pressed until all life is gone. The packaged product is then labelled 'Truth.' "But to say—'the truth will make you free'—is to titter only a relative truth" said Dr. Lund. "Remember the whole truth, the framework of relativity. 'If you love thy God, and if you keep His commandments, then the truth shall make you free'." Following the commencement address, API President Ralph B. Draughon, assisted by Charles W. Edwards, registrar, awarded degrees to 230 graduates. Twenty-three degrees were awarded to graduate students. Recognized a s distinguished military graduates were 35 Army, three Navy, one Marine, and six Air Force ROTC students. Exercises were held in the API student activities building. Education Honorary Initiates 25 Students Twenty-five new members have been initiated by the Alpha Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, national education honorary at API. The initiates are N. P. Ardillo, Birmingham; M a r y Merchant Baker, Auburn; Myrtle Bond, Opelika; Betty J. Clark, Rochelle, Ga.; Hardie Cornett, Cullman; Irven M. Cox, Birmingham; 'Grace Forte, Columbus, Ga.; L. H. Davis, Jasper; J. Thomas Garrett, Phenix City; Nina T. Graham, Atmore; Mary B. Granade, West Point, Ga. Willie J. Ham, Auburn; Louie W. Harrelson, Millbrook; Ruth B. Hawkins, Elba; Eva L. Llewellyn, 3—THE PLAINSMAN API Team Competes In Debate Tourney At Florida School An API debate team competed with teams from 12 other colleges recently at the second annual Florida Invitational Debate Tournament. Debating on the affirmative were Barbara Searcy, Montgomery, and Betty Teague, Talladega. The team won three and lost three. The negative team, Ray Watson, Erownfield, Tenn., and Kathryn Hughes, Auburn, won one debate and lost five. Searcy and Teague have had previous intercollegiate experience, while Watson and Hughes participated in their first intercollegiate competition at the Florida Tournament. Teams participating were Florida Christian, East Carolina, Florida State, University of Florida, Wake Forest, Purdue, University of Miami, Spring Hill, Furman, Georgetown, University of South Carolina, University of Mississippi, and API. Tournaments scheduled for API teams next quarter include the West Georgia Tournament at Car-rolton, Ga.; the Azalea Tournament at Spring Hill; All-Southern at Decatur, Ga.; and the Deep South Debate Tournament at the University of Alabama. Local Prof Heads Study Joseph Marino-Merlo, professor of art at API, has been named leader of a publications study committee, which will submit a report at the Second Biennial Conference c,l the National Art Education Association in St. Louis, Mo., April Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1953 l - T i l - I r i f i ' r i— * i 6 through 11. More than 1,800 persons are expected to attend the conference. Outstanding lecturers, artists, and art educators from all sections of the country will participate on the program which will carry out the theme "Art and the Human Values." Auburn; Evelyn Lowman, Syla-cauga; Martha W. Lowman. Phenix City; James A. Rainwater, Billingsley; Gwen Reid, Langdale; Sue G. Slaughter, Columbus, Ga.; Nettie Staggers, Benton: C a l v i n C. Thames, Coffee Springs; John H. Turner, Birmingham, and Koven T. Wilson, West Point, Ga. Dr. W. L. Davis, professor of education, was initiated as a faculty member. WANTED—A proficient student in French to engage in tutoring a reasonably intelligent but currently flunking comrade. Will pay a reasonable fee for aid. Must pass course • in order to graduate. Fred Smith, 1087-J. THERE'S P-L-E-N-T-Y of cold weather ahead!! and . . . A Lot of Overcoats and Topcoats to choose from our stock. * * * MANY STYLES * * * THAT'S AT— Lee James ON SOUTH RAILROAD AVENUE IN OPELIKA GLAD TO BE BACK? Well we're happy to have you back and wish for you a most successful year. To you new students, we say welcome and congratulate you on your choice of Auburn for furthering your education. Burton's offers you both, new and used text-books for all courses. In addition we carry the very finest in all lines of supplies. We especially call your attention to our Sheaffer TM Pens and Pencils, Eaton's Fine writing papers, and our loose-leaf notebooks by National, a size and style for every use. For you Engineers, Architects, and Art Students we call your attention to our complete stock of Drawing Instruments and Drafting Equipment by Reifler, Dietzgen, Gemsco, Charvos and K&E. For Art work you will find every need from our lines by Grumbach-er, Weber, Devoe-Reynolds and Craftint. tat i Slide rules by Dietzgen, K&E, Post and Pickett and Eckel. You have what we want. We have what you want. Let's get together. Sutton & Soofatone "Something New Everyday' A Traffic Law With Teeth Little Man OnXampu*, by Bibler The new traffic ordinance passed recently by the Auburn City Council will probably have more effect upon the daily lives of API students than any previous action by that body. The need for a crackdown on local traffic regulations is obvious. It has been made so by the recent tragic deaths of five students in automobile accidents. The new ordinance is a law with teeth, and if properly enforced, it should go a long way toward making Auburn's streets safer for both pedestrians and drivers. Since a large percentage of local autos are operated by students it is essential that they understand the law. Students, more than any other group will be affected. New maximum penalties—a $100 fine or 180 days in jail, or both—are not to be sneezed at, and The Plainsman heartily applauds the action of the city council in making the tariff stiff enough to give drivers ample cause for meditation before committing violations. Ordinary safety drives have one serious weakness—they always appeal to the other driver. There is something about human nature which makes it almost impossible for a man to imagine himself in a hearse. The beauty of a stiff fine is that it overcomes, to some extent, this difficulty. If Sam Student knows three or four boys who have had to pay through the nose for traffic violations, the idea may finally penetrate his skull that it could happen to him. If it achieves this effect on the average driver, the new ordinance will be successful in its purpose of drastically reducing local traffic mishaps. If the new law is to accomplish this end, complete and impartial enforcement will be necessary. Failure to prosecute offenders wold render the ordinance ineffective, and partially in such prosecution or in the levying of fines, would be even worse. Local officials have promised full cooperation in enforcement, and if this materializes, we expect a noticeable reduction in accidents in the near future. Strict enorcement will, of course, bring some students into rather unpleasant contact with local government. These persons should bear in mind that they have had ample warning of the impending crackdown, and that the new ordinance is not a money-making scheme for the police department, but a genuine, sincere effort by public-spirited citizens to reduce the frightful toll of lives and property which is being taken by stupidity and carelessness in driving. One unpleasant possibility is the change which the passage of a drastic law often brings about in the attitudes of law enforcement officers. A "drunk with power" attitude on the part of local gendarmes could do tremendous damage to the healthy attitude which has always existed between college and city officials and between students and townspeople. It will be necessary for the prosecutors, as well as the prosecuted, to bear in mind the real motive behind the passage of the ordinance. Police officers should work with the constant realization that they are public servants, and the efficient performance of this service is the only possible justification for the existence of their department. The new ordinance has every chance for success. It has the backing of college leaders, both student and administrative, and the endorsement of local civic groups. The clause which combines the jurisdiction of city and campus officers will remove many difficulties which have hampered policemen previously and make adequate enforcement possible. The only remaining needs for an accident reduction in this area are an understanding, cooperative attitude on the part of drivers and pedestrians, and the use of discretion and integrity by the men in blue. We hope that both qualities will'become evident in the near future. Albriffon Advances When Walter "Parson" Albritton presented his resignation to the Board of Student Publications at the end 0 I last quarter, he left the staff of The Plainsman in a state of mixed emotions. Since a popular vote of the student body placed him in the driver's seat of the student weekly last spring, "Parson" has proven himself a conscientious executor of his responsibility. He was fully aware of the trust placed in him by his fellow students when they elected him, and it was a fear of violating this trust which caused him the greatest hesitation in his decision to resign. Those of us who have worked under Albritton during his two-quarter tenure as editor have come to respect him immensely. He utilized a news-shy summer quarter to improve techniques of make-up and news gathering, and when things returned to their full swing in the fall, he set out to provide Auburn students with a well balanced, objective newspaper which would rival the best efforts of all previous editors. To be sure, "Parson" had his difficulties. He was faced with the loss of three key men from last year's staff, in addition to assuming the multitude of new responsibilities which naturally fall to an editor. An ill-fated experiment with a new publication date didn't help matters any, but Al- "britton overcame his adversities admirably. With a constant finger on the pulse of student opinion, an ever-present concern for the welfare of the institution, and more confidence in his assistants than they often had in themselves, "Parson" produced a newspaper which was genuinely representative of life at API. So, as we mentioned before, Albritton's departure caused a mixture of feelings. People who know more about the technical side of newspapering than we do may criticize the editions he produced on the grounds of mistakes in make-up, news coverage or what-havq-yOu. The one thing which will always be apparent, however, to those of us who worked with him, is the constant devotion which he showered upon his duties with this newspaper. We have watched him skip meals, cut classes, and do without sleep in order to insure t h e appearance of a first-class Plainsman every week. Although we will deeply miss his leadership, his ideas, and his general editorial ability, there is not one member of The Plainsman staff who does not warmly congratulate "Parson" as he receives the only fitting reward for good journalistic work—a better newspaper job. AUEWRN — _____ ^ V ___________________^ TQ rem* Tut nijtuttM ipn MAX HALL JACK JOHNSON E d ' t o r Business Manager LES FORD Managing Editor Gloria Cobb _ Assistant to Business Manager Fred Nichols __ Associate Editor Dick Gilliland Advertising Manager Charles Sullivan Associate Editor Bill Neville ... Assistant Advertising Manager JoAnncLucci Associate Editor ,. „ ., , . Walter Everidge Associate Editor J" n Ha>'S°°d - - Sales Agent Ronald Owen Sports Editor LaRue Frederick Sales Agent John Raines Assistant Sports Editor Jim McCovvn Sales Promotion Manager Larry Connor Assistant Sports Editor Howard Skelton Feature Editor Jeanne-Marie Farrar Exchange Editor Lee Helton Assistant Editor Nancy C o n n e I 1 -- - Secretary Margie Sullivan Assistant Editor Gene D o s s Circulation Manager Herb White — Assistant Editor Toe Overton .... Assistant Circulation Manager Staff Members Bill Beckwith, Eldonna Brown, Sue Cobb, C. P. Collier, Tom Collins, Tom Duke, Jean Erwin, Irene Goodall, Jep Greer, Gay Hogan, Doris Lcssman, Ernest Merriwether, Bill Owens, Barbara Searcy, Kathryn Stephens, Sabre Stough, Betty Teague, Red Provost, and Ginger Ford. Office! on Tichonor Avenue. Phone API S4J. Deadline for social and organizational news Is Saturday noon. Kntered m lecond-class matter at the post office at Auburn. Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: Jl.00-3 montho, 13.00-1 year. Member Associated Collegiate Press " B e t t e r clean it u p today, Prof. That's t h e d e a n of women w e a r i n g those colored glasses in t h e back row." Plain White-Wash Campus Highlights Recapped By Herb White Since old 1952 left the Plains we have thought a great deal about the year's happenings. In '52 we watched student leaders and administration officials working for a greater Auburn. Looking back we can see that their labors have paid rich dividends. In many newspapers columnists have a habit of reviewing events of the previous year. So playing follow the leader here is one mans opinion of the top 10 events on the API campus during the past year. (1) In the early part of the year Auburn's first Greek Week was held. The objects of this undertaking were to strengthen the bond between fraternities and to help with the management of the chapters through a series of lectures. IFC president Kelly Burke and committee chairman Tom Caldwell were largely responsible for this further step in building even a Greater Auburn. (2) Catherine Bailey won the title of Alabama Maid of Cotton and reached the finals of the National Maid of Cotton contest, only to lose out at the very end to Pat Mullarky of Texas. Where-ever Catherine went she was the good will ambassador for Auburn . . . she did a fine job. (3) Featuring 12 of the nation's outstanding religious leaders, Religious Emphasis Week was termed "one of the best ever." Charles Edwards and his many assistants who planned the programs and secured the speakers are to be commended for their fine work. (4) After many long delays the Union Building was finally started. The million dollar structure, when completed, will be one of the most beautiful in the South. This building will be a monument to the power of the student body. (5) Hundreds of Alabama high school students poured into the Loveliest Village for Auburn's first Open House. The purpose of this program was to familiarize potential college students with API. This phase is probably the brightest one thing helping the growth of Auburn. (6) The much needed addition to Magnolia Hall and the completion of the new women's dorms left the housing situation somewhat relieved. New Magnolia Hall houses 496 men, while the five new dorms for women sudents create space for 484. An annex to the women's dining hall was begun, which, when completed will take care of 1,100 women per hour. (7) Registrar Charles Edwards blinked once in amazement, then announced that the fall enrollment had exceeded 6,400. This increase, when a decrease is characteristic of many schools, points to the fact that students have realized that Auburn is tops in Alabama. (8) In the sports world the Tigers amazed everyone with a near-victory over mighty Maryland . . . score 13-7. Big J im Dil-lion brought glory to Auburn by going to the Olympics and copping a third place for the lads from America. Kenny Howard also made the trip to Finland as one of eight trainers for Uncle Sam's boys. * (9) A shadow of horror was cast on the campus when an accident wave took the lives of six API students. Police have now clamped down on reckless drivers. (10) Sarah Spurlock won the coveted title of "Miss Auburn" over four other lasses and will reign over festivities for the coming year. The Village Square Writer Seeks Good Old Days Recently an item appearing in a southern newspaper caught my eye and filled me with amazement, as I'm sure it did countless others who read the same article. This particular bit of information was concerned with women, or a particular woman as this instance will certainly demand. All things being equal, the fairer sex are ordinarily fascinating to discuss, but when someone comes up with the prediction that a woman will become president of the United States within the next decade it . ..:• . J . . , : : . . ; ; . ; : ; : . , . : - . : :: : :. affects me about as much as an u n q u e stioned Russian agreement to a UN p r o p o s a l of "peace on earth good will to-w a r d men" would a f f e ct the universe.— D i s c u s s i on would be fabulous. Me, I most certainly am not an advocate of the Amazonian theory. I'm a gentleman of the old school, to use a trite expression, and possibly should have been born 70 years ago. Nevertheless, in this modern day, in which woman seeks equality with man and Everidge By Walter Everidge continues to demand the same age old position of esteem and respect, I firmly maintain that women, God bless 'em, belong in the home and not as head of the white columned house on Pennsylvania Avenue where momma would talk politics and shape the state of the Union. It appears to be in bad enough shape as it is. Envision, if you can, the role papa would play in such a setup, should the woman president elect be married. What a dramatic and poignant fiasco that would be. Frankly I can't see the ole man relegated to a position of host and performing the duties necessary to keep the Pink Room and the Blue Room in tip top shape; and there is yet to be the woman who can run both the country and the White House at the same time, although I would imagine many have tried in years past. Needless to say, the person who predicted such a "faux pas" was— of all things—a woman, and to give credit where credit is due, this Canadian lassie has been quite successful in politics. However, as a prognosticator she is floundering in the doldrums merely because of an American ideal which, stated in words of my own choosing, means thatlhc affairs of state have rested upon the shoulders of men (Continued on page 6) Winter Quarter Effects: Work Speed- Ups, Panws By Lcs Ford Beware of the Ides of March— Shakespeare As we embark on a new year and a new term, the voice of sad experience would like to issue a word of warning to those new students who haven't experienced a "winter quarter." Since World War II Auburn has been operating on an accelerated program of study which provides almost equal educational opportunities during each of four quarters in the year. I said almost equal, for this program d o es have an une q u a l t e r m, c o m m o n l y known as the "winter quarter." It is only 72 d a y s long, from beginning to end, and the effects of this brevity can be f e l t in the n e c e s s a ry further acceleration of the curricula. Since the professors are forced to teach the same material Ford which was covered in previous quarters in a shorter length of time, they are forced to double up on the assignments and work. By the end of the quarter, many students will be griping under the new load saying, "let's go back to the semester system." By that time many will have forgotten their freedom from exam worries during the Christmas holidays, and their eyes will be blinded to the many disadvantages of the semester system. Although quarterly advantages and the disadvantages of the semester system far overshadow them, the quarter system does have some weak points. The short quarter weakness gives rise to student panic as the 72 days draw to a close. The panics can only be avoided by doing the work as it cqmes due, for the quarter seems to end almost before it starts. As one professor put it, "The winter quarter doesn't just come to an end, it collapses." * * * I hear via the grapevine that the Dormitory Council at Magnolia Hall has unanimously passed a resolution asking that something be done to improve the dressing room conditions in the sports arena and other places that dressing quarters are provided for the men's physical education classes. I also understand that a letter has been sent to the building and grounds superintendent explaining the resolution. This was indeed a needed move, and I certainly hope that steps will be taken by those responsible to improve the facilities. During t h e s e cold winter months, those dressing rooms can get to be rough. Often there aie three or four times as many students dressing in the rooms as there should be. More often the tiny compartments are not heated sufficiently or else highly overheated. The floors are seldom dry and this give rise to a characteristic obnoxious odor. The effects of these conditions can be witnessed in the number of students who rush to their own rooms for rapid change and often run a half mile back to class. Surely this is an unnecessary hardship, and with all the other improvements that are being undertaken, the dressing rooms should certainly not be overlooked. A Word With Sully Writer Bares Sad Plight Of U. S. Ally By Charles Sullivan Having been criticized for writing nonsense columns, I am going to start the new year right by giving Plainsman readers the latest information on one of the foremost problems facing our world today. Most people aren't aware of the terrible condition currently existing in the nation of Ickickickickcn, pronounced Hie. Residents of the tight little island of Ickickickicken, hence the name Hie, are in a veritable panic due to the fact that the noted c o l u m n i s t , Drawn Smear-s o n , predicted that the residents would be in a panic by January 7, 1953. Another contributing factor for the panic is the fact that the Island of Ickickickicken is sinking into the Specific Ocean at the rale of two feet per minute. Of course the first question that, comes to mind is, what is the United States doing to help save these unfortunate allies of ours? As you know, the people of Hie are our allies because we send them billions of tons of steel each year (this might have something to do with the sinking of the island) in return for several gross of their precious hand-painted mahogany toothpicks. Their Prime Minister, Tabcr-naclemountain, is journeying to America in the hope of floating a loan and his island. However, latest reports from Hie indicate that the Prime Minister may arrive too late to save his sinking countrymen. In answer to our previous question—what is the United States doing to help our brave By Charles Sullivan allies—it should be noted that the Hie situation is under study by the State Department. As usual, warm-hearted American volunteer groups have risen to the occasion and arc rushing millions of the latest style Cole swimming suits and tons of shark-repellent perfumes to the sinking islanders. In desperation, Hie representatives to the N.U. have appealed to that august world body for aid. However, it seems that there is a fly in the N.U. pic. Whatamir Slobski, representing the U.S.S.- U.R.P. in the N.U. governing body, has vetoed all proposed plans for aiding the fast floundering Ickick-ickickensians. Faced with this crisis, Auburn students might well ask, what has all this got to do with us? But they probably won't. Cedric's Almanac Thoughts Ot A Person Named Walt By Fred Nichols By Fred Nichols Something is certainly missing down here at the student newspaper office. It appears to be the atmosphere created by our past editor, whom we'll refer to as the Parson, that is lacking. It is impossible to put into writing all of the Parson's attributes, but I'd like to tell you about a few oc c u r r e nces during his editorship that still make me feel proud to have been associated with the Parson when I relate them. The Parson always did make me Nichols stop and wonder where he got his drive. That was the first thing that impressed me when I met the guy from Wetumpka—his burning desire to be editor of The Plainsman. He worked hard during his two years as a staff member before he became editor. After the Parson took the reins of the paper he changed very little. The only difference that was noticeable was a change from a hard working staffer to a harder working editor. Even then he continued to write about the ticklish subjects about which some columnists refused to let their opinions be known. Maybe I could most appropriately say that Walt Albritton was an individual. His editorials always reflected the fact that the Parson wrote as he alone felt. Even though he spent hours getting bits of information and opinion, the final decision on his stand was his only. That's what I liked most about the Parson, he was an individual. He used to tell me that it was his duty to be controlled by nothing but his judgment as a student, citizen and editor. That policy was always kept. Walt will carry with him to the Alumnews the same principles of journalism and citizenship that he left in the files of The Plainsman and the hearts of his staffers. He used his power as editor as an editor should. We thank Parson, we thank you. Tiger Lilies Death Of A Hillbilly Blues King Hank Williams' recent death left many Alabamians grieving. T h e popular hillbilly singer, known as "The King of the Blues," was considered one of the better song writers of the time with such hits as "Cold, Cold Heart" and "Jumbalaya" to his credit. Dying young, he was only 29, Hank nevertheless left a world c-J songs and friends behind him. Stars from the Grand Ole Opry journeyed from Tennessee to Montgomery for his funeral. Services were held in Montgomery's large City Auditorium, and even then thousands of people jammed the streets outside because they were unable to get in the packed hall. Not being a hillbilly music fan, we did not like all of Hank's work, but we must admit that he seemed to be good enough for thousands upon thousands of rabid fans. These people, according to some radio announcers, called disk jockey programs to request his songs and often could be heard weeping over the telephone. Without a doubt, s o m e of those who jammed the City Aud_ itorium for his funeral service were not admirers of Hank's, but merely curosity-seekers hoping, perhaps, to see some the hillbilly stars attending it. Nevertheless, the majority of crowd must have been sincere to stand in line for hours, as many of them did, just to get inside. For those unable to attend, the service was broadcast over a local station. By JoAnne Lucci Not in our memory has such a furor been caused by the death of a singer, with the possible exception of the immortal Al Jol-son, who was more than just a singer in our opinion. Possibly Hank's passing caused such general sorrow because not only was he a local boy who rose to fame from a lowly start of selL ing peanuts and shining shoes on Montgomery streets, but because, as The Montgomery Advertiser said, he brought happiness to many through his music. We want to present Hank, the songster of the common man, with a belated wreath of Tiger Lilies, not because we admired him in particular, but because of the enjoyment he gave to millions who appreciated his type of music. RONALD OWEN SPORTS EDITOR THE PLAINSMAN Continuation Of Freshman Eligibility Big Factor In Auburn's Grid Future When Southeastern Conference college presidents voted last month to allow the freshman eligibility rule to remain in effect, it was a break in favor of Coach Shug Jordan and his staff as they start preparing for another football season. Continuing the rule means that freshmen football players are eligible to play with the varsity in the conference for another year. Most of the schools in the conference were in favor of freshman eligibility but a few of the football powerhouses were opposed. These strong football colleges, who seldom have freshmen talented enough to break into the starting lineup, figured that the rule would do little to aid them but could in many cases strengthen their opponents considerably. Auburn was one school aided by freshmen talent last season. Had the freshmen been ineligible for varsity participation last year, Auburn would have been without the services of linebackers Bob Scarborough and Bunny Robinson, fullback Ray Mercer and half-back Fob James. The loss of Scarborough and James in particular would have been detrimental to the '52 edition of the Tigers. The experience all these freshmen gained last season with the varsity will be instrumental in the fashioning of a winning team next year. With Coach Jordan and staffers signing up top-notch football talent from Alabama high schools and high schools from other states, Auburnites can look for a continuation of a spattering of freshmen names on the varsity roster. Tail Tigers Look Good As the basketball season gets into full swing, it looks as though the preseason predictions about Coach Joel Eaves' "Swish Kids" are correct. The Tigers were considered a dark horse in the SEC, but thought to have the material and experience needed to lead the conference hardwood quintets to the wire. So far, the Plainsmen have breezed through five regular season games without a defeat, and beat a good Memphis State team in the Memphis State Invitational Tournament in first round play before succumbing to Mississippi's strong Rebels in the finals. Auburn took nine straight games last season before falling to Georgia Tech and finished ninth in the conference. Though their winning streak this year fell short, the Tigers are expected to finish much higher than ninth. The Plainsmen, who have one of the tallest teams in the conference, were strengthened with the addition of Bob Wright and Robert Miller, transfer students who became eligible December 18. Wright is a 6'5" forward and Miller is a 6'6" center. Coach Eaves has a collection of young giants who work well together as a team. Instead of having one man who consistently gets 20 or 25 points per game, the Tigers have four or five men hitting for 10 points or more in every contest. That means more emphasis on winning games than on individual fame. Although the "Swish Kids" haven't played a conference game that will count in the SEC standings, they have two wins and one loss with the Southeastern Conference teams. The Tigers outclassed Georgia and Georgia Tech and lost to Ole Miss who is ranked third in the conference. If bad luck does not befall Eaves' men, it looks as though there will be a winner on the Plains this year. Auburn Sends Three To Bowls Auburn didn't go to a bowl game this year, but the Tigers were well represented in the sectional battles. Bill Turnbeaugh, Lee Hayley, and1 Dudley Spence took part in holiday battles between football players from the North and South. Hayley, Captain of the '52 Tigers, and Spence, star passer and punter, played with the Confederates in the South's 28-6 win. over the North in the Blue-Gray game which was played in Montgomery. Turnbeaugh, massive 265 pound tackle, was a defensive standout in the South's loss to the union forces in the Senior Bowl in Mobile last Saturday. SEC Basketball Rule Complicated When Southeastern Conference officials devised their scheme to allow every conference basketball team at least one conference game with every other conference school, they surely made it a complicated affair. They have divided the conference into three regions. The northern region consists of Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Georgia Tech. The southern region is made up of Auburn, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and the western region contains LSU, Tulane, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Each team plays two games with the teams in its region and they both count on the SEC standings, but only one game with a team out of its region counts in the standings. PAT MEAGHER, Auburn High School's All-Southern and AA AlUState quarterback, signs an Auburn grant-in-aid as Coaches "Shug" Jordan, Jeff Beard, Joel.Eaves, Wilbur HutseH-and Dick McGovven beam their approval. Meagher is considered one of the most sought-after football players in Alabama and should do much to strengthen Auburn's grid hopes for the future. Auburn Coaches Sign 25 Gridders; lee County's Meagher Among First In keeping with their rebuilding program, Auburn football coaches have been beating a path to the doors of outstanding high school football players. By noon Monday the API coaching staff had signed- scholarship agreements with 25 college prospecfs. Heading the list is Pat Meagher, high stepping 165 pound back from Lee County High School. Meagher lead A u b u r n High through an undefeated season last year, made the All-Southern football team, and was one of the most sought-after backs in the south. Another back already signed is Jim Shelton, ijrom Oak Ridge, Tenn. Shelton, a 6'1", 195 pound fullback, made the All-State team and was the number two back in Tennessee. Also coming from Oak Ridge to Auburn is Bobby Gilli-land, 5'10", 170 pound halfback. FROM CHATTANOOGA, Tenn:, two gridders come to the Plains, Don Stephens and Carl Loper. Stephens is a 6'1", 190 pounder from McCallie prep school, who plays quarterback, and Loper is a 6'1", 210 pound tackle from Baylor. Fritz Cutspec, 6', 195 pound halfback from New York and Gordon Swordsman, 165 pound halfback from New Jersey, both outstanding prospects, are coming to -Auburn to do their college playing. From Arkansas comes Billy Ray Smith, 6'4"; 205 pound tackle, who was an outstanding lineman. From the neighboring state of Georgia, Auburn coaches h a ve signed five outstanding players. Frank Reeves, 6'3", 200 pound end, from Hogansville; James Warren, 6'3", 215 pound tackle, and Ray Moore, 5'H", 185 pound guard from Valdosta; Larry Osborne, 6', 195 pound fullback from Atlanta, and Sam Hardin, 5'11", 170 pound quarterback from Valdosta will play on the Plains. Other out-of-state prospects include Ernest Donjean, 6', 185 START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Help Yourself to some of Our 1953 Mecehandise at 1943 Prices .^Sfc^ H A C K S REDUCED IJ /O tweeds, gabs, flannels, in solids, checks, plaids or stripes. SPORT SHIRTS 2.98 EACH values to $5.98! SWEATERS 25% OFF including limited selection of those ever popular cashmeres. TIES and BELTS 99c and $1.19 THRASHER-WRIGHT, Inc. Auburn's Leading Dept. Store Rebels Trim Auburn In Tourney Finals ' By Larry Conner Food poisoning and the jinx of an "off night" teamed with the i Rebels of Ole Miss to send Auburn ' skidding from the ranks of the unbeaten in the finals of the Memphis Invitational Basketball Tournament, 65-55. The Tigers put in one of those nights where everything goes wrong. The starting five were off their game so badly that they were able to score only 14 points. Miller, substituting for Fenn, was high point man for Auburn with 15 points. Behind him were pound end from New Orleans, La.; Mike Garvey, 5'11", 190 pound guard from New York and Richard Anderson, 6'2", 215 pound tackle from Sparta, Tenn. ALABAMA HIGH school stars who will come to Auburn include All-Stater Joe Mathis, 6'5", 185 pound quarterback from Eufaula, who is also a good basketball and baseball prospect; Ray Minor, 190 pound fullback from Hamilton; Don Crutcher, 190 pound halfback from Huntsville; Jerry Sansom, 6'3", 200 pound end from Fairfield; Willard Shoults, 200 pound tackle from Centreville; Paul Terry, 195 pound tackle from Decatur; Ken Johns, 200 pound guard from Vigor High in Mobile, and Jim Strain, 190 pound center from Fairfield have all signed. 5—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 7, 195^ Fickling, O'Donnell, KirkpatrL'k. and Beatty with 6 points each. THE LOSS to Mississippi was a The Tigers had a terrible night on the free throw line, which contributed directly to their downfall. By hitting only 11 of 24 foul shot surprise blot on Auburn's perfeet! attempts, the Tigers fell below a record. The loss, though painful, i 50% average on free throws for the is not faiai since the game does | first time in the four years that not count in conference standings. I Joel Raves has been head basket - Auburn now has a 6-1 record. | ball coach. THE CUB l y * " ' B A R - B - Q N. COLLEGE World's Best S A N D W I C H E S HAMBURGERS M I L K SHAKES TRY OUR FRIED CHICKEN and REGULAR MEALS I ?"CUBi PROMPT VUlVfRY f€RVICf MEAL TICKET? t w ^ Phone 1717 —] Hughes cooperative plan for Purpote TO ASSIST outstanding, graduates in obtaining their Master of Science Degrees while employed in industry and making significant contributions to important military work. Eligibility June 1953 college graduates and members of the armed services being honorably' discharged prior to September, 1953, holding degrees in the following fields: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PHYSICS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Those chosen to participate in this plan will be from the upper portion of their graduating classes and will have evidenced outstanding ability. They must also have displayed some degree of creative ability and possess personality traits enabling them to work well with others. Citizenship Applicants must be United States citizens, and awards will he contingent upon obtaining appropriate security clearance, as work at the Hughes Research and Development Laboratories may be related to National Defense projects. Universities Candidates for Master of Science Degrees must meet the entrance requirements for advanced study at the University of California at Los Angeles or the University of Southern California. Program Under this Cooperative Plan, commencing June 1953, participants will follow this schedule of employment at Hughes: FULL TIME-from June, 1953 to Sept., 1953. HALF|TIME-from Sept., 1953 to June, 1954, FULL TIME-from June, 1954 to Sept., 1954. HALF TIME-from Sept., 1954 to June, 1955. Recipients will earn five-eighths of a normal salary each year and' attend a Address correspondence to COMMITTEE FOR GRADUATE STUDY • MASTER OF S C I E N CE DEGREES . j university half time during regular sessions Working on their Master's Degree. The salary-will be commensurate with Salaries the individual's ability and experience, and will reflect the average in the electronics industry. Salary growth will be on the'same basis as for full-time members of the engineering staff. In addition, the individuals will be eligible for health, accident, and life insurance benefits, as well as other benefits accruing to full-time members. For those residing outside of the Southern California area, actual travel and moving, expenses will be allowed up to ten per cent of the full starting annual salary. Tuition, admission fee, and required books at either the University of California at Los Angeles or the University of Southern California, covering the required number of units necessary to obtain a Master's Degree, will be provided by Hughes Research and Development Laboratories. Approximately one hundred Cooperative Awards are made each year, if sufficient qualified candidates present themselves. Candidates will be selected by the Committee for Graduate Study of the Hughes Research and Development Laboratories. Application forms should be obtained Applieation prior to February 15. 1953. Completed Procedure applications accompanied by up-to-date grade transcripts must be returned not later than February 28, 1953. Selections will be made during the month of March. "71 HUGHES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES Culver Citi/, Los Angeles County, California .J HAWKINS' BOOK COMPANY "j4u&ovut4, 'ptieadtcf, Soofotote" WE BUY BOOKS NEW AND USED BOOKS FOR ALL COURSES COMPLETE LINE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES We Will Pay Cash For All Books Of Value WE BUY BOOKS • Art Supplies - Architectural Materials - Engineering Equipment - Stationery - Fountain Pens I WE BUY BOOKS J;. h-. Travel and Moving Expenses 1 Sponsorship • i Number of Awards Selection of Candidates Awl tea ti on • •> •' t: m -'-. •! -4» - " 11 -U j >'-i ' V ; . la Ha Students Name Their Own Price At APhiO Campus Book Exchange By JoAnnc Lucci Students who want to name their own price for their used text books can do just that at Alpha Phi Omega's student book exchange. APhiO, national service organization, does not operate a store in the usual sense, but it does give the students an opportunity to buy and sell books among themselves. The exchange does not buy books from students. It works this way—a student brings in his books during a take-in period at the beginning and end of each quarter. He tells the APhiO members how much he wants for his books, and is given a receipt for them. LATER, during a selling period at the beginning of the next quarter, students can buy books at the exchange for whatever price the owner has set. Those who left books to be sold are then notified by card whether their books have . - - - » T BILL HAM For Auburn Always CLEANING TAILORING LAUNDROMAT WE RENT TUXEDOS Phone 302 and 90 Your Commodating Cleaners Tigers Face Georgia In Conference Tilt At Athens Friday By Ronald Owen With the holiday lapse and the Memphis Invitational Tournament behind them, Auburn's cagers will get down to business Friday night when they open their SEC slate against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Ga. Auburn had little trouble in downing the Bulldogs in a non-conference tilt during the holidays, but the boys from Georgia will be no pushover on their home court. Led by captain Zippy Morocco, the Bulldogs have won three while losing five. Morocco, a high scoring guard, has been picked on preseason all SEC teams. COACH EAVES' squad will be trying to get back into the swing of things after a holiday layoff. The Tigers, who have been beaten but once this season, have been strengthened by the addition of Robert Miller, 6'6" center and Bob Wright, 6'5" forward, who became eligible after transferring. Both became eligible December 18, and their height will aid an already tall Tiger team. Georgia fielded a mediocre team 'ast year and this season they have been hot and cold. Not a tall team, the Bulldogs will have to depend largely on speed and the accuracy of shots from behind the spot. \uburn will be favored in the contest because of their height advantage. Probable Auburn starters are John Cochran and Bill Fickling, forwards; Bob Fenn, center, and BORDEN'S ICE CREAM For Fraternity and Boarding Houses SERVE IT AT YOUR NEXT PARTY Per Gal. $1.59 IHARKITS 418 S. G ay Phones: 74 130 E. Magnolia 54-55 been sold. Although ten per cent of the selling price is deducted by APhiO, this is only done to cover expenses, since the exchange is a non-profit organization. DeWayne McCauley, junior in industrial management from Jasper who is manager of the book exchange, recommends that students selling books ask three-fourths of the original price for books in good condition, and one-half the original price for books in fair condition. "This is merely a recommendation, and not by any means a rule," McCauley emphasized. IN ITS two years existence, the book exchange has sold approximately 70 per cent of the books left there. If the owner fails to pick up an un-sold book after the allotted period, APhiO sells the book and gives the proceeds to charity or uses the money for student projects. The book exchange, which is now housed in the basement of the music building, will move into new quarters in the Union Building when it is completed. Notices in The Plainsman and posters are used to publicize the open dates of the exchange. "Remember this is your exchange and will only be as successful as you make it," McCauley said. CHIEF'S Chiefs U - Drive - It & Chiefs Sinclair Station - P h o n e 4 4 6 - CKIEF'S is proud to salute Jim Baird As an outstanding member ol the Auburn student body. Jim, a junior in architecture from Bessemer, is president of the student body, and past chairman of campus drives committee and vice president of Lambda C h i Alpha. He is a member of ©micron Delta Kappa, senior leadership honorary, student member of the Alabama chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of Tau Nu Tau military honorary. Where Auburn Students Trade 6—THE PLAINSMAN Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1953 The Village Square (Continued from page 4) from Washington to Harry S. I thought Canada was a closer neighbor than that. Granted that some (emphasis) women have become leaders in affairs which heretofore were controlled by men. However, they prove to be the exception rather than the rule. It is my opinion that the majority of women feel their ineptness and lack of judgment not only in politics but et cetera just as men feel their ineptness attempting to run the household. Try pointing that out TWO NUMBER one men greet each other as Coach Wilbur Hutsell congratulates Reuben Finney who won the twenty-fourth Annual Wilbur Hutsell-ODK Cake Race prior to the end of last quarter. Finney broke the tape in 14 minutes and 30 seconds. OpenSportsContests Scheduled By WRA For Winter Quarter A full schedule of tournaments and open sports contests has been planned for the winter quarter, it was disclosed today by the API Women's Recreation Association. Opening the competition is the basketball tournament, scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 13. Teams representing dormitories, sororities, and town residents will compete on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, with games beginning at 7, 7:45 and 8:30. Each team will play three practice games and then enter the single eliminations. The badminton and table tennis tournaments are scheduled to start on Tuesday, Jan 20. Individual games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 5. Monday, Jan. 19 is the date set for the bowling tournament to begin. Teams will participate on Mondays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. An open swimming session will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 5, and also on Tuesday nights from 7 until 9 at the gym. Also, badminton and ping pong will be available to anyone interested on Monday afternoons at 5. Last quarter's sports program ended Thursday, Dec. 11, with the Chi Omegas winning the volleyball tournament by defeating the Alpha Gamma Delta team. Engineering Jobs Open Senior civil engineering students who would like to work in California after graduation can qualify through a civil service examination to be given on a nation wide basis February 26. Applications must be in the hands of the California State Personnel Board, Sacramento, by January 31. to some of the so-called weaker sex. If this prediction is an indication of things to come, pray brethren, for a reversal to the days of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. At least a woman's influence was hidden behind such subtle subterfuges as naivete and mystery. That method is far superior to a bold, brazen attack on the front ranks. After all a woman's best weapon is mystery, and such has been the case since Cleopatra cluttered up the ancient Nile with orange peelings and pomegranate seeds. Ah, for the good ole days when momma was a woman and knew it. Bubber Farish and Jack Turner, 1 guards. D I N E IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE SEAFOOD STEAKS CHICKEN You'll like our courteous help and pleasant surroundings. AUBURN GRILLE WAR EAGLE THEATRE ON WEST MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JAN. 7-8 Secau&e o£ tyau Jeff Chandler Loretta Younq FRIDAY-SATURDAY JAN. 9-10 " T H E BACHELOR and THE BOBBY SOXER" with Cary GRANT • Shirley TEMPLE also CARTOON AND SHORT Late Show Saturday Night SUN.-MON.-TUES. JAN. 11-13 NEVER BEFORE!.. NEVER AGAIN!.. SUCH SUPER-SPECTACULAR SIGHTS ' - / « TO SEE! TECHNICOLOR EST LL1AMS M-G-M presents MILLION DOLLAR , MERMAID! '" J 3 3 3 ESTHER a a VICTOR ^WALTER i * I A * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1ATURE NEWS AND CARTOON TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY JAN. 6-7 MUSICAL AND SPORT THURSDAY-FRIDAY JAN. 8-9 ONE OF THE GREAT ROMANTIC ADVENTURE STORIES OF AIL TIME! ThePRISONER of ZENDA Stewart Deborah GRANGER • KERR Louis CALHERN-JaneGREER I n i i STOHE • Rgatrl DOUBLU a James MASON ft FOX NEWS AND CARTOON 4 Big Days I SUN.-MON.-TUES.-WED. JAN. 11-12-13-14 ACTUALLY FILMED UNDER THE BIG TOP! '. .arnng Betty HUTTON • ** W I L D E • * * * HESTON »«*» LAMOUR ••*GRAHAME •«-«STEWART A PARAMOUNT PIC l u l l Shows a t l 2 - 3 - 6 & 9 Except Sunday Sunday Shows at 1:30—4:30—9:00 P.M. Admission Children all day 25c Students all day 50c Adults until 6:00 p.m 50c Adults after 6:00 p.m. 75c THURSDAY-FRIDAY JAN. 15-16 MUnTOfaDSTORUOFfHE ...The perilous, 96-doy crossing of the Mayflower! PLYMOUTH ADVENTURE rF*t^*Vrto"* stoning Spmer TRACY-^TIERNEY van JOHNSON • uo GENN «•• DAWN ADDAMS • HOYD BRIDGES FOX NEWS AND CARTOON "Going, Going, Tosh" "Lighter than Air" News Fri.-Sat. "A Gaucho never surrenders what OF A GSOICHO ___.JiEIIE CjWUfWTlERNEY RICHARD BOONE • HUGH MARLOWE ."EVERETTSLOANE | also Pete Hothead Short Sun.-Mon. CR0SB1T HOPE DOROTHY cX LAMOUR f W^% Produced by HARRY TUGEND • Directed by HAL WALKER • Screenplay by FRANK BUTLER, HAL KANTER and WILLIAM MORROW • New Songs- Lyrics by JOHNNY BURKE • Music by JAMES VAN HEUSEN • A PARAMOUNT PICTURE also The Dog Snatcher with Mr. McGoo /* Tues. Jan. 11 Damon Runyon's Bloodhounds of Broadway" in technicolor S t a r r i ng Mitzi Gaynor Scott Brady also Texas Tom A Tom & Jerry Short )M£m i § ? ? ^ T M Mi. E A T R T E |
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