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Semi-Weekly Plainsman Wednesday Edition THE PLAINSMAN TO FOSTER THE A U B U R N SPIRIT Special Elections Edition VOLUME LVII AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934 NUMBER 40 HISS FLETCHER TO LEAD GRAND MARCH OF COUNCIL DANCE Fred Chalmers Will Act As Miss Fletcher's Escort At Interfraternity Ball KNIGHTS TO PLAY Decorations Will Depict Typical Fraternity Initiation; Rutland Decorator The Grand March of the Interfraternity Council Ball, which is to be held Friday night, will be led by Miss Susie Fletcher, of Birmingham. Fred Chalmers, president of the Council, will act as Miss Fletcher's escort. With dancing beginning at nine o'clock and continuing until one, a varied program has been arranged. Two Interfraternity Council leadouts, two no-breaks, and the Grand March make up the list of special dances. Only present and past members of the Council and their dates will participate in the "march." Invitations were mailed Monday afternoon to about two hundred young ladies. In addition to these, ten bids have been issued to each fraternity belonging to the interfraternity organization. Buck Appleton, chairman of the decorations committee, has announced that the contract for this part of the affair was awarded to Robert Rutland, architectural student. The contract for the decorations calls for scenes depicting the "perils which a neophyte must undergo in a fraternity initiation." The back-drop will be painted with a picture of an initiate encountering the horrors of initiation. Paintings of skeletons will guard each entrance to the dance floor, while the wainscoting will be done in drawings of the skull and cross-bones, and other scenes carrying out the central motif." The local Auburn Knights have teen engaged to furnish the music for the occasion. While all bids to visiting girls have been sent out, George Hardy, chairman of the invitations committee, has announced that a few bids were left over and that anyone who did not get their bid in by the deadline last Sunday afternoon may get one from him as late as eight tonight. SCARAB DRAWINGS ARE SHOWN HERE THIS WEEK Regarded as the best of its kind ever displayed at Auburn, the 174 sketches of the Scarab National Architectural Fraternity traveling exhibit are open to the public at the architectural library this week. The sketches were submitted from member chapters in 12 architectural schools for the annual competition held by the Scarab fraternity. A wide variety of subjects are exhibited in pencil, pen and ink, water colors, oils, and pastel. Prominent among the exhibit is a group of sketches by Auburn student members of the Khufu Temple of Scarab. They are Grady Hicks, R. H. Rutland, L. Smith, V. O. Callahan, W. N. Chambers and S. C. Pugh. The exhibit is sponsored by the local temple, or chapter, with W. N. Chambers in charge. Officers of the Khufu Temple are S. C. Pugh, president, J. G. Phillips, vice-president; G. H. Sewell, secretary, and R. H. Rutland, treasurer. Schools of architecture represented in the exhibit are Auburn, George Washington University, Washington University, Washington State, Armour Institute of Technology, Carnegie Institute of Technology, and the Universities of Virginia, Kansas, Southern California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Cincinnati. Honored By Interfraternity Council MISS SUSIE FLETCHER, popular member of the younger set in Birmingham, who has been selected to lead the grand march of the Interfraternity Council Ball with Fred Chalmers. RIFLES CLOSE YEAR WITH FINE RECORD Locals Hang Up Mark Of 44 Wins Against 8 Defeats To Win Recognition In winning 44 and only losing 8 matches, the Auburn rifle team recently concluded their best season since the team was started several years ago. With a total score average of 3669 points out of a possible 4000 the rifles finished second in this Corp Area, and have an invitation to compete in the National Matches which will be begin next week. L. S. U., winners of the corp area match for the second consecutive year; Alabama, who finished third, and Tennessee, who trailed closely, are the other teams to represent this area in the National Championship Matches. Results of the William Randolph Hearst match, which was fired last year, have not been heard but, according to Lieut. Bowman, his team did not have a chance to win since their score totaled only 915. However, the lieutenant did not say that he was very optimistic over his team's chances in the National, and that he expected them to finish among the first six. M. P. Freret had the highest individual average for the season with an average of 371.9. R. C. Brewer finished second with 371.1, C. P. Irwin ended the season with a mark of 369.8, J. M. Van Hoose wound up (Continued on Page 4) AG DAY FESTIVAL; BE HELD IN APRIL Program Will Follow Practic a l l y Same Order As That Of Last Year AUBURN PROFESSORS TO APPEAR IN MOBILE TAU BETA PI MEETING BE HELD ON THURSDAY There will be a meeting of Tau Beta Pi tomorrow night at eight o'clock in room 109 Ramsay Hall. All members are urged to be present since important business must be discussed. Five professors at the Auburn Polytechnic Institute will appear on the program of the Alabama Academy of Science meeting in Mobile, March 9 and 10, the sessions of which are to be held at Spring Hill College. Four of them will read papers reporting recent research before the chemistry, physics, and mathematics section while Dr. John H. Goff, of the economics department will appear on the geology section program. Dr. C. A. Basore, chemist, will discuss "Special Economic and Technical Characteristics of the Chemical Engineering Industries; Dr. Ralph D. Donor, mathematician, "The Dynamics of Granular Media"; Dr. W. N. Arnquist, Physicist,. "On a Second Order Correction for the Finite Resolving Power of an Experimental Measurement"; and Prof. L. D. Hampton, mathematician and student of astronomy, will report on a meteorite which fell last summer near Athens, Ala. According to an announcement made by John Boseck, chairman of the "Ag Day" committee, April 27 has been set as the date for the Ag festival. The program for this year, as made out by the committee, is very much the same as that of last year. Although it has not been officially announced, it is believed that the Ag students will be excused from their classes at 10 o'clock. Among the most interesting events that will take place during the day will be the ball game between the Ag students and professors. This game has always been a great source of amusement for those who attend it. Following the game there will be a picnic at which time the home economic girls will be in charge of- the lunches. Although the committee in charge has not definitely decided, it is believed that there will be a barn dance in the afternoon. If such a dance is given, it will be held in the college barn, and a regular old time barn dance orchestra will be engaged to furnish music. The program will be continued into the evening when a banquet will be given for all the Ag students. Chairman Boseck said that a speaker for the banquet has not been decided on, but that they had quite a few under consideration. An outstanding event (Continued on page 4) GROUP REFUSES TO EXTEND WAPI LEASE The proposal that the lease on radio station WAPI be extended for an additional 15 years was rejected Monday by the committee appointed to consider the proposal. Representatives from Auburn, Monticello, and University met in Governor B. M. Miller's office and unanimously adopted the following resolution: In view of President Roosevelt's special message to Congress on February 26 in which he asked for passage of a Federal communications bill, and, further, in view of legislation now pending in Congress providing for allocation of radio facilities, "RESOLVED, that the Board is not at this time prepared to extend the existing five year lease." Bascom Hopson, president of the WAPI Broadcasting Company, represented his firm at the conference. INSPECTION TOUR OF SENIOR CLASS WILL BE RESUMED Annual Trip For Senior Class Is Resumed By Authority Of College Officials BEGINS NEXT WEEK Majority Of Class To Visit Birmingham; Aeronauticals Plan Pensacola Trip An announcement from Mr. P. O. Davis' office today was to the effect that the Inspection Trip will be held this year. Approximately 100 seniors in the Engineering, Chemistry, and Business Administration courses and five courses will make the trip. The groups will leave here for Birmingham Sunday afternoon, March 18 and return not later than Saturday afternoon March 24. Inspections will begin Monday morning at nine o'clock when the T. C. I. plants at Ensley will be visited. That afternoon the Sheet Metal and Alpha Cement companies in the same town will be inspected. Tuesday morning's program calls for trips to the American Steel Wire Company, and the Tennessee By-Products Company, with lunch at Fairfield. The Westfield Steel Works Company will be the only plant which will be visited that afternoon. Trips Wednesday will begin at eight-thirty in the morning when a group will go to the McWane Pipe Company. A group will also visit •the U. S. Pipe Plant in North Birmingham at ten o'clock. At one in the afternoon an inspection of Acipco will be made. The program for the day will continue with a trip to the Southern Railroad shops at three o'clock. Students and instructors will have the privilege of attending the Birmingham section of the American Association of Electrical Engineers that night at eight o'clock in the Alabama Power Company Auditorium. Several prominent speakers are scheduled to appear on this program, among which will be Chairman Bal-lou, District Manager of the Westing-house Company, in Birmingham. The Birmingham News building will be the first plant visited Thursday. At nine-thirty that morning an inspection of Moore-Handley Hardware Company will be held. The Young and Vann Company tour will terminate the proceedings for the morning, with the Birmingham Electric Company inspection at one-thirty ending the day's program. The trip will be concluded Friday with visits to the Telephone Company and Mathews Electric Company at eight and ten-thirty, respectively. The faculty members making the trip are: Professors Callan, Hill, Hixon, Basore and Crow. They have expressed themselves as appreciative of the opportunity to take the students on the tour. Headquarters for those making the trip will be at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel. The schedule for trips is tentative at present, and it is subject to several changes. One of the changes which are expected to be made in the program is that of the Aeronautical Engineering group's trip. It is understood that they will probably go to Pensacola, Florida on their tour. J. A. HIGGINS NAMED AS PASSENGER AGENT Circular has been issued by G. A. Wickersham, president and general manager "The West Point Route" and Georgia railroad, announcing the appointment of J. A. Higgins as general passenger agent of those lines, sue-. ceeding the late J. P. Billups, who served in that capacity for the past thirty years. Mr. Higgins entered the service of these railroad enterprises in Atlanta prior to 1900 and has served successively as chief rate clerk in the passenger department, chief clerk, and since 1910 has held position as assistant general passenger agent. He is regarded as one of the best posted rate and efficiency men in the entire southeastern passenger association. All Records Smashed As Students Throng Polls In Annual Election Of Members To Executive Cabinet Auburn Denied One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars By Decision On Special Trust Fund Auburn was denied funds of approximately $150,000 Monday under a decision handed down by Judge Walter B. Jones, of the Montgomery Circuit Court. The amount would be Auburn's share of the $2,000,000 Special Educational Trust Fund, appropriation from the general treasury by the 1933 legislature. The decision was rendered on an injunction to tie up State funds, filed by representatives of the Alabama American Legion and the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers. The court, in effect, upheld a former decision of attorney-general Knight, defining the essential functions of a State government during times of stress. "The framers of the State Constitution," said Judge Jones, "recognized the need of additional appropriations for public education, but they knew also the necessity for a limitation thereon dependent upon the State's ability to pay." The case is expected to be carried to the Supreme Court for a final decision. D. A. R. CONCLAVE TO BE HELD HERE Alabama Society Of Daughters Of American Revolution To Meet Here Soon The Fifty-sixth annual state conference of the Alabama Society, Daughters of the American Revolution will be held in Auburn on March 13, 14 and 15. More than 100 delegates and members from the 45 D. A. R. chapters in the state are expected to attend the sessions at which Mrs. Zebulon Judd, state regent, will preside. Those in attendance will be the guests of the local Light Horse Harry Lee chapter headed by Mrs. John W. Scott. Mrs. John J. Wilmpre, general chairman of the conference committee, and others have arranged an elaborate program of entertainment for the visitors. Sessions will be held at the Auburn Methodist church and a banquet and luncheon will be given during the conference. It is expected that the conference will be attended by Mrs. F. K. Per-row, state vice-regent, and other officers and leaders through the state. Many have already indicated that they will be present. The conference will mark the end of Mrs. Judd's three-year term as State regent. During her tenure three new D. A. R. chapters have been organized. HONORARY SOCIETY ELECTS FOURTEEN Phi Lambda Upsilon Selects Student Chemicals, Pre-Med, And Pharmacy Students RESEARCH PROJECT IS BEING CONDUCTED HERE A research project to determine the mineral content of eight Alabama-grown vegetables has been authorized by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Work begon Friday by a staff of six chemists and technicians under direction of Prof. Herman D. Jones, of the school of chemistry and pharmacy, who plans to complete the project in 10 weeks. Purpose of the study is to determine the relative value of certain vegetables as human food. Also the study will 'show the comparative quantities of certain minerals found in vegetables grown in different types of Alabama soils. The amount of moisture, total ash, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium will be determined for the following Alabama-grown vegetables: Collards, cabbage, tender-greens, turnips, lettuce, spinach, and mustard. The magneto-optic method of chemical analysis, developed here by Dr. Fred Allison, will be used in the analyses because its extreme sensitivity far surpasses other known methods. F. D. L. TAYLOR DIES HERE EARLY THURSDAY Frances David Lee Taylor, 71, for 38 years a jeweler and resident of Auburn, died at his home here Thursday morning at 6 o'clock. Death was caused by heart failure after an illness of two days. The funeral was held Saturday with interment in Auburn cemetery. At a meeting of Phi Lambda Upsilon Tuesday night fourteen students of chemical engineering, pre-medicine, and pharmacy and one member of the faculty were elected to membership. The men elected were: Chemical engineering, Fred J. Buchman, Cullman; Arthur M. El-lenburg, Anniston; David H. Gail-lard, Mobile; William McC. Hughes, Evansville, Indiana; Mark C. Lindsay, Fairfield; Morris Miller, Mobile; Fred Moss, Carbon Hill; Arthur J. Mueller, Evansville, Indiana; Joe L. Parker, Birmingham; Harold Tucker, Sheffield, and Carl F. Wittichen, Birmingham. Pre-medicine, John E. Beck, Charleston, S. C.; and Joe Rogers, Gadsden. Pharmacy, W. E. White, Troy. Prof. Henry Reeves, Jr., of the chemistry faculty, was elected to associate membership. The men were selected on a basis of scholarship and interest in extra-curricular activities. All of them have been outstanding students in chemistry and related subjects and have been active in student affairs. Phi Lambda Upsilon is a national honorary chemical fraternity. Its purpose is to foster a spirit of fellowship among the students in the field of chemistry, to promote a. higher standard of scholarship, to widen the interest in the field of chemistry and its allied subjects, and to place honor upon those students deserving of recognition because of their meritorious work. The fraternity was founded at the University of Illinois in 1899. Since that time it has expanded until there are now 33 chapters in the leading technical schools of the country. Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon was installed at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in May, 1933. In the year of its existence it has taken its place as one of the leading honor societies on the Auburn campus. Numerous activities have been sponsored during the past year, among which have been a smoker for all students of chemistry and the sponsoring of a meeting of the Alabama Section of the American Chemical Society. The officers of the chapter for the present year are: William W. Beck, president; James B. Hill, vice-president; H. Ray Evers, secretary, and Prof. H. D. Jones, treasurer. Nearly Seven Hundred Students Go To Polls T o Climax Active Campaign RETURNS COMPLETE New Representatives Will Take Over Student Government Association Next Year AUBURN GRADUATE IN LEGISLATIVE CONTEST Thomas W. Wert, Auburn graduate, has announced his candidacy for the position of lieutenant governor. Mr. Wert graduated here in the electrical engineering course in 1899. While in school here he was president of his senior class and was a member of the football team. At present Mr. Wert is an attorney in Decatur and is president of an insurance firm in Birmingham. Late election returns reveal that six hundred seventy-seven students went to the polls today to cast ballots for the election of representatives to the Executive Cabinet from the various schools of the institution. Although the number voting represents only about fifty per cent of the qualified voters, tabulations show that all previous records for the cabinet election were smashed following one of the most active political campaigns in the history of the school. Precedent was again shattered when an independent group of non-fraternity men organized and entered candidates in the race, three of whom were elected. The largest vote was registered in the Engineering School in which one hundred ninety-eight ballots were cast. Linwood Funchess, of Montgomery, and Gene Heacock, of Syla-cauga, were elected in a close race for senior representative from this school. The tally as announced by the Elections Committee read: Fun-chess, 117; Heacock, 87; Collins, 84, and Jack L. Coan, 76. William B. Thomas was re-elected to the cabinet as junioir representative from a field of four' candidates. The count was Thomas, 55; Rush, 52; Pelham, 48, and Finch, 32. Ralph G. Sargent was re-elected as representative of his class when he amassed a decisive total of 89 votes against Maloy with 46, Hearn with 34, and Wilson with 29. By virtue of his victory, he will represent the sophomore class on the cabinet next year. Cayce Scarborough, of Blue Springs, was elected Senior repreesntative to the Executive Cabinet from the School of Agriculture over Ralph Jones, his closest rival by a 26-21 count. Bob Kimbrough, the other candidate, tallied nine votes. Calvin Arant, of Mc- Kenzie, was elected as junior representative without opposition. The School of Home Economics will be represented by Velma Patterson, of Verbena, who is a senior. She won over Frances Sundberg by a vote of 23-9. M. K. Morris, of Blountsville, will serve as senior representative from the School of Education. He garnered 20 votes, while Randall Parrish, his opponent, counted 13. In a hotly contested race, Cecil Padgett, of Andalusia, won over Miner Peagler 82-74 for the position of senior representative from the School of Science and Literature. Blake Campbell, of Greenville, will take office in the student governing body as junior representative from the same school. He was credited with 51 votes, while his nearest opponent, Jim-mie Vance, tallied 35 votes.. Merwin B. York received 31 votes in this race, while Harry Hooper and B. H. Johnson, Jr., had 31, 30 and 10 votes respectively. Britt Veazey, of Lanett, takes office as senior representative from the School of Textile Engineering by virtue of an 18-14 win over James S. Bonner. Squint Thrasher, of Montgomery, nosed out his closest rival, Frank Smith, by a 30-27 vote in the race for senior representative from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts. Rudy Martin, the other candidate, tallied 9 votes. Bill Cox, of Albany, Ga., was victorious in his race for junior representative from the architectural school. The vote count stood: Cox, 21; E. O. Murray, 17; Alton Graves, 16, and Jack Morton, 12. William Hughes, of Evansville, Ind. won by a comfortable margin over John McPherson in the race for senior (Continued on page 4) PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN A L A B A M A POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934 (pp |Uattt0ttratt Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates $2.50 per year (60 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Alabama. Business and editorial offices at Auburn Printing Company, on Magnolia Avenue. Office hours: 11-12 A. M., daily. fVssociatcd (goUcftwtc ffircgs STAFF Horace Shepard .— Herbert E. Harris _ Editor-in-Chief Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF William W. Beck Fred Birdsong Ruth Jones Mildred Watkins . Neil Davis B. C. Pope . Associate _ Associate . Associate _ Asociate Managing Sports James Parrish, Jr., Sam Gibbons .Billy Thomas Kyser Cox Cecil Strong Sarah Stanley Asst. Sports . Asst. Sports News News News Society Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor REPORTERS H. N. White, Frank Hopson, Bobby Chest-nutt, Billy Grace, B. H. Johnson. BUSINESS STAFF Circulation Manager: Joe Whiteside. Circulation Assistants: Speedy Shannon, V. Rhodes, Bill Lee, Robert Morgan, James C. Hearn, H. Chapman. . STUDENT FUNDS During the early part of the current session, all of the classes turned their respective class dues over to the student Executive Cabinet for dispensation according to a definite schedule. At present, word is being circulated among members of the student body to the effect that full dispensation of the funds has not been made and that some of the funds have been diverted to incorrect channels. It so happens that the funds have been used exactly as called for in the budget outlined by the Executive Cabinet, and a number of improvements stand as concrete evidence of the expenditure. Chief among these is the furnishing of the student recreation center under Langdon Hall, which, although yet unused by the larger portion of the student body, affords great pleasure and convenience to those who do use it. The point of particular interest is that athletic equipment has been purchased for the gymnasium as called for in the budget. We ask that all students discourage any comment which may come to their attention concerning the dispensation of student funds until full particulars of the expenditures have been made known. HOLLYWOOD IS GROWING UP An occasional flash of wit, intelligence or artistry from screenland seems to indicate that Hollywood is growing up, slowly perhaps, but not the less making strides toward producing pictures' of a less degree of inanity than has been usual with the tsars of the land of liberty, license and love. A picture like "Eskimo," which depended for its effectiveness to a large extent on artistic photographing, and the flawless adaptation for cinema purposes of the Kaufman-Ferber play, "Dinner at Eight," fills us with hope. Even the musical comedies are brightening up—if they are no more original than they used to be as far as plot is concerned, they are at least good for more belly laughs per square foot than in times past. And that, to the amusement-crazy American public, should be something. Their newly-acquired veneer of sophistication is pretty thin, and often pretty cheap, but at least it is a veneer—and however thin, it is more than Hollywood would have attempted some years ago. Whether the movie-makers have educated the public up to a standard higher than the previous low level, or whether the depression has kept the lowest and least intelligent percentage of the movie-going populace out of the theatres, it is hard to say. Perhaps the explanation lies in the fact that when people cough up anything from ten cents to a dollar for a ticket to the movies, they now demand, as they did not in years gone by, their money's worth of entertainment. It is indeed a far cry to the day when Hollywood will produce even a reasonable percentage of intelligent artistic productions. Poul Green, who should know as much as anybody about it, seems to think that intelligent artistic pictures will never come from Hollywood because they will never reap in at the box-office. But if we cannot hope for taste or intelligence from Hollywood, we will have, from present indications, more palatable substitutions for them in time to come than we have in the past.—Daily Tar Heel. J I G S UP By Jason EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * » * * M'SIEUR Opportunity fairly thundered upon the door . . . deep and ponderous as goes thunder down by the Western horizon where lurks the inky weather-weather clouds. I remained as deep as young love to the call of despair. Silence. Gone . . . perhaps to remain . . . but the next time I so much as get a fair to middling chance at donating the Bronx fowl to two immense politicians around here, the chance shall not long remain with a quavering voice calling from a cold hall-way. T'was down by the chili counter at Unk's. The unknown and unrated sat alone, gulping coffee that would keep him awake and enable him~to study an hour or two longer. The polls approached, beaming as does a six o'clock sun beam upon two pole-cats (there's a good potliking word!) who have missed' the retreating shadows and are caught with blinking eyes. The radiance was not only beautiful, but fair to fooling unless one is hep to such harpies. Back slapping and that . . . and, "Really won't you eat something with us? The old Spring chatter. First names and like stuff. More soft and soapy talk than that served up by one in a rush when he wants one of his fraternity brothers to escort "The old friend of the family's" to one of the Jr. Prom dances. Talk with such oily characteristics as could be used to grease a road scraper. Another vote . . . and after the election the two won't even remember the coffee-drinker's last name. Were the two who— With Regrets—voted unfavorably when his name was mentioned for their fraternity. Such is politics! * * * * P. T. Barnum must have been thinking of college politics—and more so the voters— when he discussed the birth rate. * * * * The Britisher of Cornwall (Well, you know who I am talking about . . . I couldn't spell his name) could have been thinking of the same when he said: "What a spendthrift is he of his tongue." and . . . "You cram these words into my ears against the stomach of my sense." * * * * Time was when a poet sat upon a stool in a public place and mused in the sight of men, and thought of such things as monstrous, tattered clouds sprawled round a forlorn moon. Uh-huh. Time was. Now at the sound of a chocolate flavored burp somehow all nice thoughts of monsters and tatters vanish. Chocolate shakes should be seen and drunk, and NOT heard. Thought-up signs for Benson's: "No burping please. The waiter was once a gentleman too." Or: "If you must make the noise of cattle we shall be forced to serve you the food of cattle." One hay sandwich all the way! Make it another and cut the onions. * * * * Gum: The Canadians may be heard at 1:00 a. m. from L. A. playing from Phil Harris' Coco-Nuts Grove. * * * * Wish to congratulate the person who poured Joiner into that pretty dress of last Friday night. Wish you sold chocolate shakes at Benson's. You', you know, can undoubtedly pour more into one container than anyone we know. Maybe you other gals ought to should do the same. Just get yourself a good pourer and go to it. Joiner very much resembled a dew-kissed violet quivering in amazement at a crimson exploding dawn. * * * * Gum had his sunsets. We got our dawns. Next week watch for our mid-week specials on twilights and mid-days. * • * * Sumpter says the reason Caesar-made that oft quoted statement to Brutus was like this: Caesar was eating hamburgers at a downtown dive and in walked Brutus. And Brutus asked him how many he had had. "Et tu Brute," snapped Caesar. And Brutus stabbed him for infering that he wasn't a polished gentleman. * * * • The columnist Pig's efforts to gain publicity at the expense of the "A" Club and the Auburn Knights was a bit unindigesti-ble. The "A" Club's ensuing howl was as childish as Alice in Wonderland. What the hell does a two-bit columnist (Aren't we all?) matter to you apes? And the Sport Editor's brave and dashing rush to the defense of the "A" Club via his column was also as the aroma of aged and dejected glue to most of us. Oh the glamorous spirit of Journalism . . . Where are you AT? * * * * Peep-eye, McPherson. DEADLY DEDUCTIONS By fori EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * * * * SAGA OF THE VILLAGE (Canto The Fourth) IN THE ELECTIONS held by the citizenry of the great and noble institution of Awbrin, Georgia D had supreme command. He was the head vote getter, counter, ballot-box-stuffer and cigar smoker. When a man had to be elected, Georgia D went and elected him. He was what is known as a politician. The kings of England list their title as "King of England by the grace of God." Georgia listed his title as. "Chairman of the elections committee by the grace of God and the sanction of Faith, Hope and Charity." In all his dealings, Georgia remained upright, forthright, and downright honest. His character was unbesmirched by grasping fingers. His escutcheon was unblemished. He was a gentleman, much as it hurts me to say it. He was just the man for his position of trust. But Georgia D was not left alone to his straight and narrow path. Nearly every day political factions approached him and offered him fabulous sums to count out the opposition politicians. Georgia D remained adamant. He was Diogenes' man. He was honest as the day is long, and he had a summertime disposition. Money meant nothing to Georgia. It couldn't because he didn't have any. The motto of the D family was "Honor cannot be bought, true honor cannot be sold." And the whole D family stuck by their guns on that motto. It was the only words they knew in English. Georgia D was a disciple of Mr. Moral, and so the natural conclusion is that Georgia D was Justin Fair to everybody even as his boss. We was. Georgia never told a lie. But he could certainly make the truth do acrobatics. He was the delight of his employers, the X X Utive cabinet. And so, for weeks, Georgia prepared with skilled hand, the scene for the oncoming political battle. Georgia knew all about it. He had fought in enough of them. Georgia knew all the ropes. That's the reason he smoked so few of them. Now just a word about the political history of Awbrin. Way back in the beginning of the old twentieth century, it was the custom for the politicians to pass out sticks of slippery ellum and hunks of rosin for the voters to chew on so they'd be convinced of the right man for the office. Pretty soon, some enterprising young man decided to serve cider in a barrel and he practically landslided into office. It was a master stroke and this policy was promising to last forever, just like the depression, until there came about a law stating that cider was illegal for campaign or other purposes. Awbrin politics were struck an awful blow. For several years then the politics were practically worthless, the best man got the office nearly every time. Then came the third and modern era in Awbrin political history. One year a candidate appreciating the support of his fellows undertook to buy chewing tobacco for all of them. Immediately he found himself without "opposition. His opponents dropped out of the race so they could vote for him and get a free chaw. A few years later, the moral tone was raised and it became free cigarettes. This year (by this year, I mean the year Georgia D was in power) cigars were buying vote after vote, and things began to look as the politics was back to stay. Even the conservative Mr. Moral smiled just a little about the whole thing. But they had reckoned without considering their man. They tried to pass off inferior cabbage leaf cigars on the voters. The voters demanded good grade A two for a nickle hemp cigars and were refused. The atmosphere was tense with excitement. Georgia D knew that he sat on a veritable powder keg. No wonder he stopped smoking. Georgia was in a spot. He was blamed for the whole thing, and simply because he had spent a week irf Bumpgumpery and had let deterioative forces do their evil work on his loyal voters. Even the much counted on political machines failed to function under the blow. Men wept, babies screamed. Women fainted and nobody caught them. Those were the Halcyon days. Fights were practically unlimited. Names were called. • And recalled. Charges were made. Every man running for office was branded a cad and a bounder by his opponent in so many words. Even the great high and mighty lords of the institution were not on speaking terms. Everybody had a different candidate, and everybody else was running for office. All because Georgia neglected the selection of campaign cigars. It Was a pitiable situation. But Georgia was still boss of the ballot boxes and no man dared say him nay. For verily, any man who crossed Georgia D was certain to be counted out at election time, for was not Georgia D Justas fair as AUBURN FOOTPRINTS Speaking of operations, what this country needs is a good five-cent scar.—Columbia Jester. * * * * * * * * Joe: What would you do if that good-looking salesman waited on you while you were buying underwear? Co-ed: I think I would have a fit.—Alabama Rammer-Jammer. * * * * * * * * Heard on the golf course: par."—Wesleyan Wasp. "Don't shoot that birdie, it might be somebody's Contributor: I have here an original joke which I— Editor: My dear man, you don't look that old.—Columbia Jester. * * * * * * * * My good man, does this dog possess a family tree? Oh, no, madam—he has no particular tree.—N. Y. Medley. * * * * * * * * Our heart goes out to the man who joined the navy to see the world and then spent four years in a submarine.—Rutgers Chanticleer. * * * * * * * * It is understood that a fine young chap had a girl down for the Military Ball. Said chap had work to do so he asked a Greek brother to take care of her one afternoon. Said Greek brother, being a kind-hearted soul, proceeded to oblige to the fullest extent and forthwith pinned the girl. Nice fellows, these lodge brothers! * * * * * * * * And if the man who didn't pin the girl and the man who did pin the girl only knew that a retired business man now visiting the city was also "hog wild" about the same young lady, the stage would be all set for a fine street brawl. * * * * * * * * Character in talkie: I love you, but, dearest, I can't marry you just yet. Sledge from the audience: Naw, o'course yuh can't. This is only the first reel. * * * * * * * * L. C. Ward, noted caricaturist who is stopping here, amuses people by making them look funnier in sketches than they really are. It is left with Tarzan Kyser's admiring public to figure out why the artist would not sketch him. * * * * * * * * Pate: How much did you say them apples is? Papa Slick: Fifteen cents a peck. Pate: What do you think I am—a bird? Dissertations By Pig With Other Colleges By BILLIE THOMAS When questioned as to whether they thought the wearing of a fraternity pin by a girl signified that she was engaged to the boy Owning the pit, the University of Tennessee students gave varied opinions. One boy says: "In my opinion when a girl accepts a fraternity pin from a boy she does it with the understanding that it is the outside symbol of their engagement. What obligation its acceptance shall entail will depend upon a mutual agreement between the two persons concerned." While another boy who plays on the football team expressed his thoughts by saying, Fraternity members generally give their pins to girls. It used to mean engagement, but now it is more trivial, and is more or less of a habit." When one of the soroity girls was questioned, she replied, "I believe that accepting a boy's frat pin is a serious matter and that the boys should not make a practice of passing their pins from one girl to another. A girl does not want to wear a pin that she knows has been worn by many other girls." An interesting bit of information was brought out in the questioning when a girl belonging to the Tri-Delta soroity was asked why women do not give soroity pins to men? She replied that she did not know but that she did know for a fact that no man has ever worn a Tri-Delta pin. The nearest that a member of the male sex has ever come to enjoy so great a distinction was when General John J. Pershing was made an honorary member of the Tri-Delta Soroity, entitling him to wear a badge of recognition from the Soroity, but not the official pin. * * * * In speaking to the Florida State Women college students, Ruth Page, internationally famous ballerina, advised any girl wishing to become a dancer to get her college education first. She said that the old belief that a dancer should begin her career at an early age is now casff aside. Miss Page was inspired to become a dancer after once seeing the famous Pav-lowa perform. Exactly one year later she dared to appear behind stage following one of Pavlowa's appearances and ask her to watch her perform. Her ability as a dancer won recognition from Pavlowa at once and Ruth Page was asked' to come to Chicago. * * * * The University of Denver is using CWA funds to recall 114 former students who were forced to leave college becouse of finances. Entertained by the campus mother's club of that same school, Sally Rand was described by the mothers as "charming, Mr. Moral? He was. He was everybody's friend. Came the election. The ballot box sat there guarded by three bulldogs, watched by Georgia D, authorized by Mr. Moral, sanctioned by Faith, Hope and Charity. The ballot box appeared as it sat there to be almost a holy thing, so tenderly and respectfully was it watched. That ladies (and who knows but what there may be gentlemen too) is the story of the famous Awbrin election. You already know the outcome, this is a true story. sweet, well-educated, and looking like any coed at the university." Eight of the fifteen students selected for Phi Beta Kappa at Indiana University are non-fraternity men. Washington college students have been granted permission to smoke in classes, and engineers at Kentucky must take four years of English and one year of art. Northwestern and the University of Chicago have decided not to merge, perhaps because students protested so vigorously. * * * * HERE AND THERE Reports from Germany say that before any student can enter a university in that country he must work six months in a Nazi labor camp. At least that's that's one way of eleminating those who come to college for the social life. EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * * * * AUBURN'S loyal son, General Bul-lard, is again victorious. But this time he has ventured into a field entirely new to us. His speech last Wednesday was an exemplification of an old gentleman experienced in hardships and wise in the ways of the world who had come back to the scenes of his boyhood days to proffer advice to a generation badly in need. His speech was the essence of sentiment and principle, both of which are often confused, though in fine, there exists a line of differentiation between them. Sentiment is the virtue of ideas; principle the virtue of action. Sentiment has its seat in the head; it is intellectualized emotion; principle has its seat in the heart. Sentiment suggests fine harangues and subtle distinctions; principle conceives just notions, and performs good actions in consequence of them. General Bullard combined the both of them into an experience itself. It was not altogether what he said, for that was rather scanty, but it was the inference that lay between his lines. And the lesson found there is one by which we can all profit. It was a lesson of take what we have and thank God we have it. We have all been too hasty to criticize; too hasty to overlook the words of caution that only gray hairs can offer; too hasty to feel that we are self-sufficient. * * * * Its beginning to appear that the "country collitge Aubin" is stepping out. Formalized dances are becoming the vogue, and many of the class rooms are graced with students attired in coat and other attachments. Tea is in style at Benson's—and cocktails and highballs for the visiting girls (but not at Benson's). Yes, the old Order giveth away to the new. And this time its an improvement. And since I am congratulating, I should like to say that I think the new non-fraternity political organization on the campus is the biggest step so far in determining an attitude of open politics. The Independent Student's Association is before the public, and the candidate they support will certainly demand recognition in the final counting. So a doffed hat to you, I. S. A. Subject of a recent group debate at Concordia College: "Resolved, that a house burns up and not down". From 27 links. ONE STRONG SYSTEM Welded together by common policies and ideals, the 27 Bell System companies work as one. Operation is in the hands of 24 associated telephone companies — each attuned to the area it serves. Scientific research and manufacture of apparatus are delegated to Bell Telephone.Laboratories and Western Electric. Co-ordination of all System activities is a function of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Thanks to the skilful teamwork of these many Bell System units, you can talk to almost anyone, anywhere, anytime! * BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM WHY NOT TELEPHONE HOME ONCE EACH WEEK? REVERSE THB CHARGES IF YOUR FOLKS AGREE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934 THE P L A I N S M AN A L A B A M A P O L Y T E C H N I C I N S T I T U TE P A G E T H R EE VARSITY SWIMMERS VICTORS OVER EMORY IN FIRST MEET Local Tankmen Capture Five Out Of Six First Places To Chalk Up First Intercollegiate Victory Of Current Season; Morris* Is Star The varsity swimming team opened its intercollegiate schedule in impressive style Saturday as it defeated Emory University 51-24. The Tiger tankmen captured five out of six firsts in the individual events and split the two relays. Captain Howard Morris was the outstanding performer for Auburn, winning three major events, the 100-yard backstroke, the 220-free-style, and diving. Wheeler and Mc- Kinney won the other firsts for the locals in the 50 and 100-yard dashes. Auburn also won the 267-yard relay, but lost the medley relay. In addition to the five firsts, the Tigar swimmers annexed five seconds. The complete record follows: 267-yard relay — Wheeler, Bible, Conner and McKinney, Auburn; Campbell, Maddox, Herault and Randolph; time, 2:40.7. 100-yard breast stroke—Neely, Emory; Abel, Auburn; Reichert, Emory. Time, 1:18.3. 100-yard backstroke—Morris, Auburn; Connor, Auburn; Campbell, Emory. Time, 1:16.7. 50-yard dash—Wheeler, Auburn; McKinney, Auburn; Neely, Emory. Time, 26 seconds. 100-yard dash—McKinney, Auburn; Abel, Auburn; Randolph, Emory. Time, 1:04.4. Diving—Morris, Auburn; Maddox, Emory; Shackelford, Emory. 220-yard free style—Morris, Auburn; Wheeler, Auburn; Reichert, Emory. Time, 2:49.1. Medley relay—Campbell, Neely and Randolph, Emory; M. H. Connor, Abel and H. H. Conner. Time, 2:18.7. PERSONAL MENTION K O D A K As you go. Keep a picture record. EVERY DOLLAR spent at LOLLAR'S for KODAK FILMS and KODAK FINISHING you get one 8 x 10 ENLARGEMENT FREE. NRA, doing our part. Mail orders given special attention. L O L L A R ' S 1808 3rd Ave. (Lyric Bldg.) Box 2622 Birmingham, Ala. Jeweler Optician J. R. MOORE OPELIKA, ALABAMA Starling Johnson, Watchmaker Mrs. R. E. Steffregen left last Monday to join Mr. Steffregen and return with him to their home in Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs. Steffregen has been the guest of Mrs. William Byrd Lee for the past two weeks. * * * * Mrs. Berry, of Demopolis, was a recent guest of Mrs. H. W. Nixon. * * * * „Miss Mary Martin, librarian, has returned from a visit to her home in Easley, S. C. * * * * Mrs. Wallace, housemother of the S. P. E. fraternity, had as her guests last week: Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Westcott, Miss Westcott, and Miss Wallace, all of Atlanta. * * * * Mrs. R. R. Ellison has returned to her home in Pensacola, Fla., after a visit to Mrs. B. B. Ross. * * * * Misses Mary and Sarah Flewellan were among those attending the Military Ball and Sigma Nu dances here the past week-end. * » * * Among those who journeyed to Tuskegee Saturday night to hear Noble Sissle's orchestra were Misses Bert and Alma Newton, Mr. Henry Stanley, Mr. John Riddle, Miss Mary Pearce, and Messrs.Horace Shepard, Jack Knowlton, Dozier Howard, Will Bruce, Ted Scott, Charles Laurence, George Strange, Prof. C. S. Davis. Home Economics Club Feted By Ag Students The Home Economics Club was entertained February 28 by The Agri- L cultural Club in the latter's meeting room in Comer Hall. It is customary each year for the Agricultural Club and the Home Economics Club to exchange programs. The members of the Agricultural Club are to be guests of the Home Economic Club soon. The program presented Wednesday night was a very interesting and instructive one. Mrs. H. T. Sullivan, a night watchman on Agricultural Hill, gave a talk on "How Women Go Wrong." Mr. J. A. Benford talked on "Clothing The Women." Mr. C. C. Scarborough gave a few good instructions on "Child Nourishment.". All of the speakers were very well informed on their respective subjects and numerous points of interest and importance were brought out. SENIOR OFFICERS HOSTS AT ANNUAL DANCE ON FRIDAY One Of Season's Most Prominent Social Events Presented By Cadet Officers SIGMA NU ENTERTAINS WITH DANCE SATURDAY Members of the Sigma Nu fraternity entertained Saturday night with an enjoyable formal dance at their local chapter house. The entire floor was thrown open for the affair. The Auburn Knights, situated in the main living room, played for the occasion from 9 to 12. One of the high spots of the social season was the Military Ball given by the cadet officers of the R. O. T. C. unit in Alumni gymnasium last Friday night. Miss Helen Franke, daughter of Major and Mrs. Gustav Franke, escorted by Justin Morrill, Cadet Colonel of the regiment, led the Grand March. The gymnasium was colorfully decorated in the military motif, flags, and all forms of war weapons. Beginning at 9:30, the dance continued until 1. Music was furnished by The Auburn Knights. The Grand March, which was the main feature of the evening's entertainment, was held promptly at 11 o'clock. Seniors and their dates paraded under raised sabers the whole length of the floor, making a very effective picture. Miss Franke was charmingly dressed in white lace. Several no-breaks, an Artillery lead-out, and an Engineer's leadout, in addition to the Grand March, added to the evening's entertainment. The Military Ball which is an annual affair, marked the apex of the social season. Program Arranged For P. T. A. Meeting Friday The Auburn P.-T. A. will meet on Friday night, March 9, at 8 o'clock at the County High School building. The topic for the evening's program will be "Citizenship," with Mr. Homer Wright as chairman of a committee of speakers composed of Mr. M. L. Beck and Mr. J. D. Pope. Mr. Beck will speak on "How Does Your School Train For Citizenship?" Mr. Pope will talk on "Constructive Economy in Government." LOST: Elgin old gold Wrist Watch with a black ribbon band either in Tiger Theatre or Bank of Auburn, Sat. Reward. Tel. 108-W. ELABORATE AFFAIRS ARE GIVEN IN HONOR OF COACH AND WIFE Mrs. J. L. Watt and Mrs. Henry Hanson Entertain With Teas On Saturday and Sunday Evenings Honoring Coach and Mrs. Jack Meagher On Saturday and Sunday afternoons of the past week-end, Mrs. J. L. Watt and Mrs. Henry Hanson respectively, gave elaborate teas, honoring Coach and Mrs. Jack Meagher. From 4 to 6, Saturday afternoon, tea guests were received at the home of Mrs. Watt. In the reeciving line were: Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Watt. Those assisting in entertaining were: Miss- Willie Thomas, Mrs. A. Meadows, Mrs. Er-cel Friel, Mrs. John Williamson, Mrs. Barrow, Mrs. Guy Tate, Miss Nan Thomas, and Miss Louise Whatley. Sunday afternoon the receiving line was composed of Mrs. J. L. Watt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson, and Coach and Mrs. Jack Meagher. Those assisting were: Mrs. Louis Ward, Mrs. Norman Wilson, Mrs. Hubert Nixon, Mrs. A. D. Duffee, Mrs. Ellis Dis-seker, Mrs. C. P. Austin, Mrs. Zebu- Ion Judd, and Mrs. B. B. Ross. About a hundred couples called during the afternoon. A BETTER POSITION You Can Get It Hundreds of teachers, students and college graduates will earn two hundred dollars or more this summer. SO CAN YOU. Hundreds of others will secure a better position and a larger salary for next year. YOU CAN BE ONE OF THEM. Complete information and helpful suggestions will be mailed on receipt of a three cent stamp. (Teachers address Dept. T. All others address Dept. S.) CONTINENTAL TEACHERS AGENCY, Inc. 1812 Downing St. Denver, Colo. Covers the ENTIRE United States School Officials! You may wire us your vacancies at our expense, if speed is urgent. 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The final count showed Hughes on the long end of a 70-24 count. Hardie Deer, of Greenville, won the race for junior representative from the sanle school by a safe margin. He had a total of 46, while George Poole, James Tyson, We Will Accept CERTIFICATES OR WARRANTS For TIRES, ACCESSORIES, and LABOR At Face Value (This Does Not Apply to Gas and Oil) A. MEADOWS G A R A G E Phone 29 Auburn, Ala. We Will Accept CERTIFICATES OR WARRANTS For Any Merchandise In Our Store AUBURN FURNITURE CO. L. Z. THRASHER EARLY EASTER Means Early Wearing of New Spring Clothes If Easter Sunday is the one day of the year when you religiously go to church, that is all the more reason why you should make your appearance equal to the occasion. See our spring line and order your suit now. Clothes for College Men "WHEN A FELLER MEEDS A FRIEND" When a collapsible collar makes you look pretty silly... forget it, son, with a pipeful of BRIGGS. This tranquil tobacco brings peace after panic. Long seasoned in wood, its rare, spicy tobaccos are tempered to mildness. There's not a bite in a barrel-ful of BRIGG S . . . the blend a feller needs. KEPT FACTORY FRESH by inner lining of CELLOPHANE Business Women Will Celebrate Next Week O F. LoriUard Co., Inc. The Auburn Business and Professional Women's Club will join 50,000 members of the nation-wide organization in celebrating National Business Women's Week, March 11 to 17. As one of 1,300 clubs of business women, the local group, under the direction of Mrs. Henry Good, club president, will eclipse all previous observances of this type to aid in bringing before the nation the important part played by professional women and to assist in the re-employment of 10,000 women in business. Four outstanding American business women will speak over radio during the week. They are Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mrs. Geline MacDonald Bowman, national president of the organization, Honorable Rosalie Loew Whitney, deputy commissioner of licenses of New York City, and Representative Florence P. Kahn, of California. Local features of the observance include point meetings with the Ki-wanis, Lions, and Rotary clubs of Auburn, two special issues of the Opeli-ka Daily News, an address before high school students by Miss Jewel Davis on vocational guidance, and the bringing to Auburn as guest speaker Mrs. Willie Hughes Tarpley, of Birmingham, one of the State's outstanding writers and leading member of the Alabama Pen Women organization. On next Sunday Auburn ministers will deliver sermons on the subjects of either "Neighborliness," "Sharing," or "Confidence," and call attention of congregations to the fundamental work being conducted by the Business and Professional Women's clubs. At the joint meeting with the Ki-wanis Club Monday night at 6:30 at the Thomas Hotel, Mrs. Tarpley, second vice-president of the Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, will be the principal speaker, and Mrs. Good will preside. On Tuesday the Business and Professional Women's Club will meet with the Lions Club at 7:00 p. m., at the Thomas Hotel. Again Mrs. Good will preside and questions relating to the "New Deal" will be discussed. Miss Jewell Davis, recording secretary of the club, will address high school students at 10:50 Thursday morning. On Thursday evening at 6:30, the Rotary Club will be hosts to the Business and Professional Women in the Eastern Star Hall where another elaborate program has been arranged. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will close the seventh National Business Women's Week of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs on Saturday afternoon, 4:00 to 4:15, with a radio address over the Columbia network. Mrs. Roosevelt, who is an honorary member of the Federation, will announce the outcome of the Federation's campaign to put 10,000 business and prof essoinal women back to work. / According to an announcement by William Beck, president of Tau Beta Pi, sponsors of the event this year, no definite date has been set for Engineer's Day. Seevral reasons were given for the delay in selecting a date for the celebration, chief among which is that the senior Inspection Trip con-with the date on which the festivities were formerly held. Charlie Hightower, and Gilbert McMillan had 18, 13, 11, and 10 respectively. Arthur Moore, of Walterboro, S. C, goes into the office of senior representative from the School of Veterinary Medicine unopposed. All of the cabinet members who were not running for re-election and members of the elections committee of the Executive Cabinet were present at the counting which immediately followed the closing of the polls. There were also present, as representatives of the various candidates, a number of watchers as provided for under recent rules adopted by the cabinet. Justin Morrill, president of the cabinet, and George Hardy, chairman of the Elections Committee, expressed great pleasure at the number of students taking part in the balloting and in the manner in which the election was carried out. All of the students who were elected will take office at the beginning of next year and will serve throughout the next session. During the Fall of next year, one other representative w'll be chosen from the Freshman Class at large. SERGEANT MOXH AM LAUDED IN PAPERS FOR MUSICAL WORK Sergeant George Moxham, talented basso of Auburn, received a complimentary editorial mention in the Birmingham Post recently, for his singing before the Kiwanis Club of that city. The editorial titled, "An Accomplished Sergeant," is as follows: Not even Lawrence Tibbet, when he sang here, had the enthusiastic reception accorded George Moxham, Auburn's R. O. T. C. sergeant, when he sang before the Kiwanis Club Tuesday. Mr. Moxham is a delightful basso. His rendition of "The Bandolero," "Rocked In The Cradle Of The Deep," and "The Big Bass Viol" were accorded hearty applause. He gives the impression that none of the songs yet written are bigger or deeper than his Sergeants are generally pictured as hardboiled, but no man who can sing with the tenderness and understanding of Sergeant Moxham can be very curt or severe. We think Auburn ought to let him "circulate" more. He is as good advertising as the school can get. Warrants Be Replaced By State Bonds Soon The refunding bonds to be used by the state in paying teachers and other holders of warrants arrived in Montgomery Saturday. These bonds, which will be exchanged for outstanding, unpaid, non-interest bearing warrants, must be signed by Gov. Miller, the Comptroller, State Treasurer J. H. Blan, and Secretary of State, Jarman. Although a machine is being used which signs twenty of these bonds at once, it will be a few weeks until they are mailed out. Interest accrued since July 1, 1933, will be issued to the holders of these warrants rather than to the educational units themselves. Auburn is to reecive approximately $1,400,000 in bonds representing warrants issued by the state. The bulk of this, in turn, will go to teachers and creditors who hold certificates of indebtedness against the college. Exactly 150 students and three professors at Akron University signed a petition in which they agreed to commit mass suicide by decapitation February 27. The college editors pulled the stunt to see mow many would sign a document before reading it. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. AG DAY FESTIVAL BE HELD IN APRIL (Continued from page 1) at the banquet will be the awarding to the best all-round junior a loving cup, and diplomas to the seniors in Ag. Immediately following the banquet, the Ags will be hostesses at a dance in the Students Union Center. Ten states are represented among the student body of Carroll College, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Exactly 454 are from Wisconsin. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. ADMISSION Matinee Night 10c-15c 10c-20c WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY March 7 and 8 Here Comes the Big Show! "GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933" 300 GIRLS FIVE SONG HITS and a cast full of stars "The Super-Successor to 42nd Street" FRIDAY, March 9 There are two kinds of women but only one kind of love! "ALL OF ME" Starring FREDERIC MARCH MIRIAM HOPKINS GEORGE RAFT Also Selected Short Subjects There's more to ^TYLE THAN SNAPPING THE BRIM STETSON shows you in The LAKEHURST IF you want the final word in snap-brim smartness, try on a Stetson "Lakehurst." Rakish style built-in. The brim curls slightly at the back. And on the sides it narrows just enough to give that alert, clean-cut look that college men demand. In all the new spring shades. Now being shown, with other Stetson styles of the season, at your favorite men's shop. Stetsons for spring are priced at $6 (unlined), $6.50, $8, $10 and upward. Also the Stetson MITY-LITE, new extremely light-weight <(JJBA "crusher," at $5. jjj^ JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY AT THE BETTER STORES A SIZE AND SHAPE FOR EVERY HEAD Tiger Theatre Auburn, Alabama "The Show Place of East Alabama" WEDNESDAY, March 7 LIONEL BARRYMORE in "THIS SIDE of HEAVEN" with Fay Bainter in her first film role. —A gripping drama of America's greatest institution — the home and family! Also Cartoon "Red Hot Mama" and Comedy THURSDAY, March 8 "I .LIKE IT THAT WAY" With Gloria Stuart and Roger Prior —You'll learn lots about love here! Novelty "Spilled Salt" and Comedy "Out of Gas" FRIDAY, March 9 Edna Mae Oliver and Edward Everett Horton in "THE POOR RICH" Added Comedy and Latest News of the Day ALSO STAGE SHOW! TIGER THEATRE AUBURN Friday, March 9,1934 ON THE STAGE RHYTHM ARISTOCRATS The Biggest and Best Stage Show Ever Presented On The Stage in Auburn FEATURING B I L L Y DOSS Foremost Comedian, formerly with LASSES WHITE MINSTRELS B L I S S a n d ASH The Last Word in Rhythm Dancing—Miss Betty Bliss Featured in TAP and TOE DANCING BERTAY SISTERS—ACROBATICS SUPREME SIBYL HOPKINS—BLUES SINGER MEANS TWINS—HARMONY SINGING SLATZ RANDALL'S Brunswick Recording Orchestra 12 MEN—GOOD SINGING, NOVELTIES and SWEET MUSIC AND A CHORUS OF SIX THE SIX RHYTHM ARISTOCRATS The Fastest, SOFT SHOE, RHYTHM, HIGH KICK and ACROBATIC DANCING Chorus in Vaudeville A n d On T h e S c r e en The Big Laugh Show " T H E POOR R I C H" Starring Edward Everett Horton, Edna May Oliver, Andy Devine, Lelia Hyams, Thelma Todd and Grant Mitchell More Pleasure: Franklin Pangburn in "Ups and Downs" and News Views Stage Shows at 3:40, 7:00 and 9:15 15c - ' - • - - ADMISSION 35c The Waiting List In the past our waiting list has outgrown our method for giving the best service and we take this time to announce a new system whereby our members may have the best of service. In future you will be notified by card or telephone the day your book is put on reserve. 24 hours later this book will be released to the next member on the waiting list if not called for. Books to be added to our shelves in the next day or two are: James: They Had Their Hour Hutchinson: The Forgotten Prisoner Kyne: Cappy Ricks Comes Back Gessner: Broken Arrow Reeve: The Emerald Kiss Gregory: Ru the Conqueror Hood Hay: Hood's Tennessee Campaign Holmes: George Washington, The Soul of a Nation Be sure to read "The State versus Elinor Norton" and "The Thin Man". BURTON'S BOOKSTORE RENTAL LIBRARY G-E Campus News LIGHTNING SPIES How many amperes are there in a bolt of lightning? Well, there are too many for comfort, and most of us are willing to let the matter rest there. General Electric engineers, however, were very much interested in knowing, so that they could better protect electric transmission lines and equipment from damage by lightning. And last summer they sent out over 2000 little spies. These spies are metal cartridges, hardly an inch long, which were placed on the legs of transmission towers on lines in Pennsylvania - and Virginia. When the surge from a lightning bolt passes through a transmission tower, the little spy is magnetized in proportion to the highest^ current in the bolt. Linemen carry the magnetized spies back to headquarters, where, when placed in a "surge-crest ammeter," they tell their story. Many scores of the little spies have reported, and their stories are really shocking. The highest reading has been 60,000 amperes. Clifford M. Foust, Carnegie Tech, '21, and Hans P. Kuehni, Ecole Polytechnique Fiderale, Zurich, '20, of our General Engineering Laboratory force, were responsible for die spies and the meter. KEYS, MEDALS, AND RESEARCH The engineers and scientists of the General Electric Company have individually received many keys of honorary societies, medals, and other tokens. On February 1, however, General Electric received a medal to hang on its collective chest. The donor was the 100-year-old American Institute of the City of New York. And the citation read: "For pioneering in industrial research . . . for great achievements in pure science that have furnished gainful occupation for thousands of workers and that nave raised the standard of living, and increased health and happiness." We mention this with pardonable pride, fully aware, however, that medals and honors are not the purpose of research. The real purpose is the discovery of fundamental facts at the border line of man's knowledge. The practical applications are worked out later. It was with this conviction that Dr. Willis R. Whitney, M.I.T., '90, Ph.D., Leipzig, '96, now a vice president of the company, in charge of research, organized the G-E Research Laboratory in 1900. In maintaining this tradition, he is ably assisted by Dr. W. D. Coolidge, M.I.T., '96, Ph.D., Leipzig, '99, the present director; Dr. Irving Langmuir, Columbia, '03, Ph.D., Gottingen, '06, last year's winner of the Nobel prize in chemistry, associate director; Dr. Saul Dush-man, U. of Toronto, '04, Ph.D. '12; and Dr. A. W. Hull, Yale, '05, Ph.D., '09, assistant directors. SOUTHERN SLEUTHING Not since Cock Robin have our feathered friends figured in a real good mystery, until the other day. And this was not so much a case of violence as of mistaken identity. Down in South Carolina, a power company had been having a little difficulty. It seems that the cutout fuses, which serve the same purpose on electric distribution lines that ruses do in our homes, were blowing out without apparent reason. Finally, an engineer with a Bird Club in his past unraveled die mystery. He saw a bird pecking at the soft fuse wire, apparently having a fine time. (It wasn't a G-E fuse.) A G-E salesman on his next call recommended our new fuse links. Having copper in that part which the birds attacked, they proved to be im-peckable, and the trouble ceased. Now the birds are concentrating on JftfiA worms, the power company on G-E ^Sjjf v. <*^" S-32F3F""*" fuse links, and everyone is GENERAL © ELECTRIC
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Title | 1934-03-07 The Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | Semi-Weekly Plainsman Wednesday Edition THE PLAINSMAN TO FOSTER THE A U B U R N SPIRIT Special Elections Edition VOLUME LVII AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934 NUMBER 40 HISS FLETCHER TO LEAD GRAND MARCH OF COUNCIL DANCE Fred Chalmers Will Act As Miss Fletcher's Escort At Interfraternity Ball KNIGHTS TO PLAY Decorations Will Depict Typical Fraternity Initiation; Rutland Decorator The Grand March of the Interfraternity Council Ball, which is to be held Friday night, will be led by Miss Susie Fletcher, of Birmingham. Fred Chalmers, president of the Council, will act as Miss Fletcher's escort. With dancing beginning at nine o'clock and continuing until one, a varied program has been arranged. Two Interfraternity Council leadouts, two no-breaks, and the Grand March make up the list of special dances. Only present and past members of the Council and their dates will participate in the "march." Invitations were mailed Monday afternoon to about two hundred young ladies. In addition to these, ten bids have been issued to each fraternity belonging to the interfraternity organization. Buck Appleton, chairman of the decorations committee, has announced that the contract for this part of the affair was awarded to Robert Rutland, architectural student. The contract for the decorations calls for scenes depicting the "perils which a neophyte must undergo in a fraternity initiation." The back-drop will be painted with a picture of an initiate encountering the horrors of initiation. Paintings of skeletons will guard each entrance to the dance floor, while the wainscoting will be done in drawings of the skull and cross-bones, and other scenes carrying out the central motif." The local Auburn Knights have teen engaged to furnish the music for the occasion. While all bids to visiting girls have been sent out, George Hardy, chairman of the invitations committee, has announced that a few bids were left over and that anyone who did not get their bid in by the deadline last Sunday afternoon may get one from him as late as eight tonight. SCARAB DRAWINGS ARE SHOWN HERE THIS WEEK Regarded as the best of its kind ever displayed at Auburn, the 174 sketches of the Scarab National Architectural Fraternity traveling exhibit are open to the public at the architectural library this week. The sketches were submitted from member chapters in 12 architectural schools for the annual competition held by the Scarab fraternity. A wide variety of subjects are exhibited in pencil, pen and ink, water colors, oils, and pastel. Prominent among the exhibit is a group of sketches by Auburn student members of the Khufu Temple of Scarab. They are Grady Hicks, R. H. Rutland, L. Smith, V. O. Callahan, W. N. Chambers and S. C. Pugh. The exhibit is sponsored by the local temple, or chapter, with W. N. Chambers in charge. Officers of the Khufu Temple are S. C. Pugh, president, J. G. Phillips, vice-president; G. H. Sewell, secretary, and R. H. Rutland, treasurer. Schools of architecture represented in the exhibit are Auburn, George Washington University, Washington University, Washington State, Armour Institute of Technology, Carnegie Institute of Technology, and the Universities of Virginia, Kansas, Southern California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Cincinnati. Honored By Interfraternity Council MISS SUSIE FLETCHER, popular member of the younger set in Birmingham, who has been selected to lead the grand march of the Interfraternity Council Ball with Fred Chalmers. RIFLES CLOSE YEAR WITH FINE RECORD Locals Hang Up Mark Of 44 Wins Against 8 Defeats To Win Recognition In winning 44 and only losing 8 matches, the Auburn rifle team recently concluded their best season since the team was started several years ago. With a total score average of 3669 points out of a possible 4000 the rifles finished second in this Corp Area, and have an invitation to compete in the National Matches which will be begin next week. L. S. U., winners of the corp area match for the second consecutive year; Alabama, who finished third, and Tennessee, who trailed closely, are the other teams to represent this area in the National Championship Matches. Results of the William Randolph Hearst match, which was fired last year, have not been heard but, according to Lieut. Bowman, his team did not have a chance to win since their score totaled only 915. However, the lieutenant did not say that he was very optimistic over his team's chances in the National, and that he expected them to finish among the first six. M. P. Freret had the highest individual average for the season with an average of 371.9. R. C. Brewer finished second with 371.1, C. P. Irwin ended the season with a mark of 369.8, J. M. Van Hoose wound up (Continued on Page 4) AG DAY FESTIVAL; BE HELD IN APRIL Program Will Follow Practic a l l y Same Order As That Of Last Year AUBURN PROFESSORS TO APPEAR IN MOBILE TAU BETA PI MEETING BE HELD ON THURSDAY There will be a meeting of Tau Beta Pi tomorrow night at eight o'clock in room 109 Ramsay Hall. All members are urged to be present since important business must be discussed. Five professors at the Auburn Polytechnic Institute will appear on the program of the Alabama Academy of Science meeting in Mobile, March 9 and 10, the sessions of which are to be held at Spring Hill College. Four of them will read papers reporting recent research before the chemistry, physics, and mathematics section while Dr. John H. Goff, of the economics department will appear on the geology section program. Dr. C. A. Basore, chemist, will discuss "Special Economic and Technical Characteristics of the Chemical Engineering Industries; Dr. Ralph D. Donor, mathematician, "The Dynamics of Granular Media"; Dr. W. N. Arnquist, Physicist,. "On a Second Order Correction for the Finite Resolving Power of an Experimental Measurement"; and Prof. L. D. Hampton, mathematician and student of astronomy, will report on a meteorite which fell last summer near Athens, Ala. According to an announcement made by John Boseck, chairman of the "Ag Day" committee, April 27 has been set as the date for the Ag festival. The program for this year, as made out by the committee, is very much the same as that of last year. Although it has not been officially announced, it is believed that the Ag students will be excused from their classes at 10 o'clock. Among the most interesting events that will take place during the day will be the ball game between the Ag students and professors. This game has always been a great source of amusement for those who attend it. Following the game there will be a picnic at which time the home economic girls will be in charge of- the lunches. Although the committee in charge has not definitely decided, it is believed that there will be a barn dance in the afternoon. If such a dance is given, it will be held in the college barn, and a regular old time barn dance orchestra will be engaged to furnish music. The program will be continued into the evening when a banquet will be given for all the Ag students. Chairman Boseck said that a speaker for the banquet has not been decided on, but that they had quite a few under consideration. An outstanding event (Continued on page 4) GROUP REFUSES TO EXTEND WAPI LEASE The proposal that the lease on radio station WAPI be extended for an additional 15 years was rejected Monday by the committee appointed to consider the proposal. Representatives from Auburn, Monticello, and University met in Governor B. M. Miller's office and unanimously adopted the following resolution: In view of President Roosevelt's special message to Congress on February 26 in which he asked for passage of a Federal communications bill, and, further, in view of legislation now pending in Congress providing for allocation of radio facilities, "RESOLVED, that the Board is not at this time prepared to extend the existing five year lease." Bascom Hopson, president of the WAPI Broadcasting Company, represented his firm at the conference. INSPECTION TOUR OF SENIOR CLASS WILL BE RESUMED Annual Trip For Senior Class Is Resumed By Authority Of College Officials BEGINS NEXT WEEK Majority Of Class To Visit Birmingham; Aeronauticals Plan Pensacola Trip An announcement from Mr. P. O. Davis' office today was to the effect that the Inspection Trip will be held this year. Approximately 100 seniors in the Engineering, Chemistry, and Business Administration courses and five courses will make the trip. The groups will leave here for Birmingham Sunday afternoon, March 18 and return not later than Saturday afternoon March 24. Inspections will begin Monday morning at nine o'clock when the T. C. I. plants at Ensley will be visited. That afternoon the Sheet Metal and Alpha Cement companies in the same town will be inspected. Tuesday morning's program calls for trips to the American Steel Wire Company, and the Tennessee By-Products Company, with lunch at Fairfield. The Westfield Steel Works Company will be the only plant which will be visited that afternoon. Trips Wednesday will begin at eight-thirty in the morning when a group will go to the McWane Pipe Company. A group will also visit •the U. S. Pipe Plant in North Birmingham at ten o'clock. At one in the afternoon an inspection of Acipco will be made. The program for the day will continue with a trip to the Southern Railroad shops at three o'clock. Students and instructors will have the privilege of attending the Birmingham section of the American Association of Electrical Engineers that night at eight o'clock in the Alabama Power Company Auditorium. Several prominent speakers are scheduled to appear on this program, among which will be Chairman Bal-lou, District Manager of the Westing-house Company, in Birmingham. The Birmingham News building will be the first plant visited Thursday. At nine-thirty that morning an inspection of Moore-Handley Hardware Company will be held. The Young and Vann Company tour will terminate the proceedings for the morning, with the Birmingham Electric Company inspection at one-thirty ending the day's program. The trip will be concluded Friday with visits to the Telephone Company and Mathews Electric Company at eight and ten-thirty, respectively. The faculty members making the trip are: Professors Callan, Hill, Hixon, Basore and Crow. They have expressed themselves as appreciative of the opportunity to take the students on the tour. Headquarters for those making the trip will be at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel. The schedule for trips is tentative at present, and it is subject to several changes. One of the changes which are expected to be made in the program is that of the Aeronautical Engineering group's trip. It is understood that they will probably go to Pensacola, Florida on their tour. J. A. HIGGINS NAMED AS PASSENGER AGENT Circular has been issued by G. A. Wickersham, president and general manager "The West Point Route" and Georgia railroad, announcing the appointment of J. A. Higgins as general passenger agent of those lines, sue-. ceeding the late J. P. Billups, who served in that capacity for the past thirty years. Mr. Higgins entered the service of these railroad enterprises in Atlanta prior to 1900 and has served successively as chief rate clerk in the passenger department, chief clerk, and since 1910 has held position as assistant general passenger agent. He is regarded as one of the best posted rate and efficiency men in the entire southeastern passenger association. All Records Smashed As Students Throng Polls In Annual Election Of Members To Executive Cabinet Auburn Denied One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars By Decision On Special Trust Fund Auburn was denied funds of approximately $150,000 Monday under a decision handed down by Judge Walter B. Jones, of the Montgomery Circuit Court. The amount would be Auburn's share of the $2,000,000 Special Educational Trust Fund, appropriation from the general treasury by the 1933 legislature. The decision was rendered on an injunction to tie up State funds, filed by representatives of the Alabama American Legion and the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers. The court, in effect, upheld a former decision of attorney-general Knight, defining the essential functions of a State government during times of stress. "The framers of the State Constitution," said Judge Jones, "recognized the need of additional appropriations for public education, but they knew also the necessity for a limitation thereon dependent upon the State's ability to pay." The case is expected to be carried to the Supreme Court for a final decision. D. A. R. CONCLAVE TO BE HELD HERE Alabama Society Of Daughters Of American Revolution To Meet Here Soon The Fifty-sixth annual state conference of the Alabama Society, Daughters of the American Revolution will be held in Auburn on March 13, 14 and 15. More than 100 delegates and members from the 45 D. A. R. chapters in the state are expected to attend the sessions at which Mrs. Zebulon Judd, state regent, will preside. Those in attendance will be the guests of the local Light Horse Harry Lee chapter headed by Mrs. John W. Scott. Mrs. John J. Wilmpre, general chairman of the conference committee, and others have arranged an elaborate program of entertainment for the visitors. Sessions will be held at the Auburn Methodist church and a banquet and luncheon will be given during the conference. It is expected that the conference will be attended by Mrs. F. K. Per-row, state vice-regent, and other officers and leaders through the state. Many have already indicated that they will be present. The conference will mark the end of Mrs. Judd's three-year term as State regent. During her tenure three new D. A. R. chapters have been organized. HONORARY SOCIETY ELECTS FOURTEEN Phi Lambda Upsilon Selects Student Chemicals, Pre-Med, And Pharmacy Students RESEARCH PROJECT IS BEING CONDUCTED HERE A research project to determine the mineral content of eight Alabama-grown vegetables has been authorized by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Work begon Friday by a staff of six chemists and technicians under direction of Prof. Herman D. Jones, of the school of chemistry and pharmacy, who plans to complete the project in 10 weeks. Purpose of the study is to determine the relative value of certain vegetables as human food. Also the study will 'show the comparative quantities of certain minerals found in vegetables grown in different types of Alabama soils. The amount of moisture, total ash, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium will be determined for the following Alabama-grown vegetables: Collards, cabbage, tender-greens, turnips, lettuce, spinach, and mustard. The magneto-optic method of chemical analysis, developed here by Dr. Fred Allison, will be used in the analyses because its extreme sensitivity far surpasses other known methods. F. D. L. TAYLOR DIES HERE EARLY THURSDAY Frances David Lee Taylor, 71, for 38 years a jeweler and resident of Auburn, died at his home here Thursday morning at 6 o'clock. Death was caused by heart failure after an illness of two days. The funeral was held Saturday with interment in Auburn cemetery. At a meeting of Phi Lambda Upsilon Tuesday night fourteen students of chemical engineering, pre-medicine, and pharmacy and one member of the faculty were elected to membership. The men elected were: Chemical engineering, Fred J. Buchman, Cullman; Arthur M. El-lenburg, Anniston; David H. Gail-lard, Mobile; William McC. Hughes, Evansville, Indiana; Mark C. Lindsay, Fairfield; Morris Miller, Mobile; Fred Moss, Carbon Hill; Arthur J. Mueller, Evansville, Indiana; Joe L. Parker, Birmingham; Harold Tucker, Sheffield, and Carl F. Wittichen, Birmingham. Pre-medicine, John E. Beck, Charleston, S. C.; and Joe Rogers, Gadsden. Pharmacy, W. E. White, Troy. Prof. Henry Reeves, Jr., of the chemistry faculty, was elected to associate membership. The men were selected on a basis of scholarship and interest in extra-curricular activities. All of them have been outstanding students in chemistry and related subjects and have been active in student affairs. Phi Lambda Upsilon is a national honorary chemical fraternity. Its purpose is to foster a spirit of fellowship among the students in the field of chemistry, to promote a. higher standard of scholarship, to widen the interest in the field of chemistry and its allied subjects, and to place honor upon those students deserving of recognition because of their meritorious work. The fraternity was founded at the University of Illinois in 1899. Since that time it has expanded until there are now 33 chapters in the leading technical schools of the country. Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon was installed at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in May, 1933. In the year of its existence it has taken its place as one of the leading honor societies on the Auburn campus. Numerous activities have been sponsored during the past year, among which have been a smoker for all students of chemistry and the sponsoring of a meeting of the Alabama Section of the American Chemical Society. The officers of the chapter for the present year are: William W. Beck, president; James B. Hill, vice-president; H. Ray Evers, secretary, and Prof. H. D. Jones, treasurer. Nearly Seven Hundred Students Go To Polls T o Climax Active Campaign RETURNS COMPLETE New Representatives Will Take Over Student Government Association Next Year AUBURN GRADUATE IN LEGISLATIVE CONTEST Thomas W. Wert, Auburn graduate, has announced his candidacy for the position of lieutenant governor. Mr. Wert graduated here in the electrical engineering course in 1899. While in school here he was president of his senior class and was a member of the football team. At present Mr. Wert is an attorney in Decatur and is president of an insurance firm in Birmingham. Late election returns reveal that six hundred seventy-seven students went to the polls today to cast ballots for the election of representatives to the Executive Cabinet from the various schools of the institution. Although the number voting represents only about fifty per cent of the qualified voters, tabulations show that all previous records for the cabinet election were smashed following one of the most active political campaigns in the history of the school. Precedent was again shattered when an independent group of non-fraternity men organized and entered candidates in the race, three of whom were elected. The largest vote was registered in the Engineering School in which one hundred ninety-eight ballots were cast. Linwood Funchess, of Montgomery, and Gene Heacock, of Syla-cauga, were elected in a close race for senior representative from this school. The tally as announced by the Elections Committee read: Fun-chess, 117; Heacock, 87; Collins, 84, and Jack L. Coan, 76. William B. Thomas was re-elected to the cabinet as junioir representative from a field of four' candidates. The count was Thomas, 55; Rush, 52; Pelham, 48, and Finch, 32. Ralph G. Sargent was re-elected as representative of his class when he amassed a decisive total of 89 votes against Maloy with 46, Hearn with 34, and Wilson with 29. By virtue of his victory, he will represent the sophomore class on the cabinet next year. Cayce Scarborough, of Blue Springs, was elected Senior repreesntative to the Executive Cabinet from the School of Agriculture over Ralph Jones, his closest rival by a 26-21 count. Bob Kimbrough, the other candidate, tallied nine votes. Calvin Arant, of Mc- Kenzie, was elected as junior representative without opposition. The School of Home Economics will be represented by Velma Patterson, of Verbena, who is a senior. She won over Frances Sundberg by a vote of 23-9. M. K. Morris, of Blountsville, will serve as senior representative from the School of Education. He garnered 20 votes, while Randall Parrish, his opponent, counted 13. In a hotly contested race, Cecil Padgett, of Andalusia, won over Miner Peagler 82-74 for the position of senior representative from the School of Science and Literature. Blake Campbell, of Greenville, will take office in the student governing body as junior representative from the same school. He was credited with 51 votes, while his nearest opponent, Jim-mie Vance, tallied 35 votes.. Merwin B. York received 31 votes in this race, while Harry Hooper and B. H. Johnson, Jr., had 31, 30 and 10 votes respectively. Britt Veazey, of Lanett, takes office as senior representative from the School of Textile Engineering by virtue of an 18-14 win over James S. Bonner. Squint Thrasher, of Montgomery, nosed out his closest rival, Frank Smith, by a 30-27 vote in the race for senior representative from the School of Architecture and Allied Arts. Rudy Martin, the other candidate, tallied 9 votes. Bill Cox, of Albany, Ga., was victorious in his race for junior representative from the architectural school. The vote count stood: Cox, 21; E. O. Murray, 17; Alton Graves, 16, and Jack Morton, 12. William Hughes, of Evansville, Ind. won by a comfortable margin over John McPherson in the race for senior (Continued on page 4) PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN A L A B A M A POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934 (pp |Uattt0ttratt Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates $2.50 per year (60 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Alabama. Business and editorial offices at Auburn Printing Company, on Magnolia Avenue. Office hours: 11-12 A. M., daily. fVssociatcd (goUcftwtc ffircgs STAFF Horace Shepard .— Herbert E. Harris _ Editor-in-Chief Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF William W. Beck Fred Birdsong Ruth Jones Mildred Watkins . Neil Davis B. C. Pope . Associate _ Associate . Associate _ Asociate Managing Sports James Parrish, Jr., Sam Gibbons .Billy Thomas Kyser Cox Cecil Strong Sarah Stanley Asst. Sports . Asst. Sports News News News Society Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor REPORTERS H. N. White, Frank Hopson, Bobby Chest-nutt, Billy Grace, B. H. Johnson. BUSINESS STAFF Circulation Manager: Joe Whiteside. Circulation Assistants: Speedy Shannon, V. Rhodes, Bill Lee, Robert Morgan, James C. Hearn, H. Chapman. . STUDENT FUNDS During the early part of the current session, all of the classes turned their respective class dues over to the student Executive Cabinet for dispensation according to a definite schedule. At present, word is being circulated among members of the student body to the effect that full dispensation of the funds has not been made and that some of the funds have been diverted to incorrect channels. It so happens that the funds have been used exactly as called for in the budget outlined by the Executive Cabinet, and a number of improvements stand as concrete evidence of the expenditure. Chief among these is the furnishing of the student recreation center under Langdon Hall, which, although yet unused by the larger portion of the student body, affords great pleasure and convenience to those who do use it. The point of particular interest is that athletic equipment has been purchased for the gymnasium as called for in the budget. We ask that all students discourage any comment which may come to their attention concerning the dispensation of student funds until full particulars of the expenditures have been made known. HOLLYWOOD IS GROWING UP An occasional flash of wit, intelligence or artistry from screenland seems to indicate that Hollywood is growing up, slowly perhaps, but not the less making strides toward producing pictures' of a less degree of inanity than has been usual with the tsars of the land of liberty, license and love. A picture like "Eskimo," which depended for its effectiveness to a large extent on artistic photographing, and the flawless adaptation for cinema purposes of the Kaufman-Ferber play, "Dinner at Eight," fills us with hope. Even the musical comedies are brightening up—if they are no more original than they used to be as far as plot is concerned, they are at least good for more belly laughs per square foot than in times past. And that, to the amusement-crazy American public, should be something. Their newly-acquired veneer of sophistication is pretty thin, and often pretty cheap, but at least it is a veneer—and however thin, it is more than Hollywood would have attempted some years ago. Whether the movie-makers have educated the public up to a standard higher than the previous low level, or whether the depression has kept the lowest and least intelligent percentage of the movie-going populace out of the theatres, it is hard to say. Perhaps the explanation lies in the fact that when people cough up anything from ten cents to a dollar for a ticket to the movies, they now demand, as they did not in years gone by, their money's worth of entertainment. It is indeed a far cry to the day when Hollywood will produce even a reasonable percentage of intelligent artistic productions. Poul Green, who should know as much as anybody about it, seems to think that intelligent artistic pictures will never come from Hollywood because they will never reap in at the box-office. But if we cannot hope for taste or intelligence from Hollywood, we will have, from present indications, more palatable substitutions for them in time to come than we have in the past.—Daily Tar Heel. J I G S UP By Jason EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * » * * M'SIEUR Opportunity fairly thundered upon the door . . . deep and ponderous as goes thunder down by the Western horizon where lurks the inky weather-weather clouds. I remained as deep as young love to the call of despair. Silence. Gone . . . perhaps to remain . . . but the next time I so much as get a fair to middling chance at donating the Bronx fowl to two immense politicians around here, the chance shall not long remain with a quavering voice calling from a cold hall-way. T'was down by the chili counter at Unk's. The unknown and unrated sat alone, gulping coffee that would keep him awake and enable him~to study an hour or two longer. The polls approached, beaming as does a six o'clock sun beam upon two pole-cats (there's a good potliking word!) who have missed' the retreating shadows and are caught with blinking eyes. The radiance was not only beautiful, but fair to fooling unless one is hep to such harpies. Back slapping and that . . . and, "Really won't you eat something with us? The old Spring chatter. First names and like stuff. More soft and soapy talk than that served up by one in a rush when he wants one of his fraternity brothers to escort "The old friend of the family's" to one of the Jr. Prom dances. Talk with such oily characteristics as could be used to grease a road scraper. Another vote . . . and after the election the two won't even remember the coffee-drinker's last name. Were the two who— With Regrets—voted unfavorably when his name was mentioned for their fraternity. Such is politics! * * * * P. T. Barnum must have been thinking of college politics—and more so the voters— when he discussed the birth rate. * * * * The Britisher of Cornwall (Well, you know who I am talking about . . . I couldn't spell his name) could have been thinking of the same when he said: "What a spendthrift is he of his tongue." and . . . "You cram these words into my ears against the stomach of my sense." * * * * Time was when a poet sat upon a stool in a public place and mused in the sight of men, and thought of such things as monstrous, tattered clouds sprawled round a forlorn moon. Uh-huh. Time was. Now at the sound of a chocolate flavored burp somehow all nice thoughts of monsters and tatters vanish. Chocolate shakes should be seen and drunk, and NOT heard. Thought-up signs for Benson's: "No burping please. The waiter was once a gentleman too." Or: "If you must make the noise of cattle we shall be forced to serve you the food of cattle." One hay sandwich all the way! Make it another and cut the onions. * * * * Gum: The Canadians may be heard at 1:00 a. m. from L. A. playing from Phil Harris' Coco-Nuts Grove. * * * * Wish to congratulate the person who poured Joiner into that pretty dress of last Friday night. Wish you sold chocolate shakes at Benson's. You', you know, can undoubtedly pour more into one container than anyone we know. Maybe you other gals ought to should do the same. Just get yourself a good pourer and go to it. Joiner very much resembled a dew-kissed violet quivering in amazement at a crimson exploding dawn. * * * * Gum had his sunsets. We got our dawns. Next week watch for our mid-week specials on twilights and mid-days. * • * * Sumpter says the reason Caesar-made that oft quoted statement to Brutus was like this: Caesar was eating hamburgers at a downtown dive and in walked Brutus. And Brutus asked him how many he had had. "Et tu Brute," snapped Caesar. And Brutus stabbed him for infering that he wasn't a polished gentleman. * * * • The columnist Pig's efforts to gain publicity at the expense of the "A" Club and the Auburn Knights was a bit unindigesti-ble. The "A" Club's ensuing howl was as childish as Alice in Wonderland. What the hell does a two-bit columnist (Aren't we all?) matter to you apes? And the Sport Editor's brave and dashing rush to the defense of the "A" Club via his column was also as the aroma of aged and dejected glue to most of us. Oh the glamorous spirit of Journalism . . . Where are you AT? * * * * Peep-eye, McPherson. DEADLY DEDUCTIONS By fori EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * * * * SAGA OF THE VILLAGE (Canto The Fourth) IN THE ELECTIONS held by the citizenry of the great and noble institution of Awbrin, Georgia D had supreme command. He was the head vote getter, counter, ballot-box-stuffer and cigar smoker. When a man had to be elected, Georgia D went and elected him. He was what is known as a politician. The kings of England list their title as "King of England by the grace of God." Georgia listed his title as. "Chairman of the elections committee by the grace of God and the sanction of Faith, Hope and Charity." In all his dealings, Georgia remained upright, forthright, and downright honest. His character was unbesmirched by grasping fingers. His escutcheon was unblemished. He was a gentleman, much as it hurts me to say it. He was just the man for his position of trust. But Georgia D was not left alone to his straight and narrow path. Nearly every day political factions approached him and offered him fabulous sums to count out the opposition politicians. Georgia D remained adamant. He was Diogenes' man. He was honest as the day is long, and he had a summertime disposition. Money meant nothing to Georgia. It couldn't because he didn't have any. The motto of the D family was "Honor cannot be bought, true honor cannot be sold." And the whole D family stuck by their guns on that motto. It was the only words they knew in English. Georgia D was a disciple of Mr. Moral, and so the natural conclusion is that Georgia D was Justin Fair to everybody even as his boss. We was. Georgia never told a lie. But he could certainly make the truth do acrobatics. He was the delight of his employers, the X X Utive cabinet. And so, for weeks, Georgia prepared with skilled hand, the scene for the oncoming political battle. Georgia knew all about it. He had fought in enough of them. Georgia knew all the ropes. That's the reason he smoked so few of them. Now just a word about the political history of Awbrin. Way back in the beginning of the old twentieth century, it was the custom for the politicians to pass out sticks of slippery ellum and hunks of rosin for the voters to chew on so they'd be convinced of the right man for the office. Pretty soon, some enterprising young man decided to serve cider in a barrel and he practically landslided into office. It was a master stroke and this policy was promising to last forever, just like the depression, until there came about a law stating that cider was illegal for campaign or other purposes. Awbrin politics were struck an awful blow. For several years then the politics were practically worthless, the best man got the office nearly every time. Then came the third and modern era in Awbrin political history. One year a candidate appreciating the support of his fellows undertook to buy chewing tobacco for all of them. Immediately he found himself without "opposition. His opponents dropped out of the race so they could vote for him and get a free chaw. A few years later, the moral tone was raised and it became free cigarettes. This year (by this year, I mean the year Georgia D was in power) cigars were buying vote after vote, and things began to look as the politics was back to stay. Even the conservative Mr. Moral smiled just a little about the whole thing. But they had reckoned without considering their man. They tried to pass off inferior cabbage leaf cigars on the voters. The voters demanded good grade A two for a nickle hemp cigars and were refused. The atmosphere was tense with excitement. Georgia D knew that he sat on a veritable powder keg. No wonder he stopped smoking. Georgia was in a spot. He was blamed for the whole thing, and simply because he had spent a week irf Bumpgumpery and had let deterioative forces do their evil work on his loyal voters. Even the much counted on political machines failed to function under the blow. Men wept, babies screamed. Women fainted and nobody caught them. Those were the Halcyon days. Fights were practically unlimited. Names were called. • And recalled. Charges were made. Every man running for office was branded a cad and a bounder by his opponent in so many words. Even the great high and mighty lords of the institution were not on speaking terms. Everybody had a different candidate, and everybody else was running for office. All because Georgia neglected the selection of campaign cigars. It Was a pitiable situation. But Georgia was still boss of the ballot boxes and no man dared say him nay. For verily, any man who crossed Georgia D was certain to be counted out at election time, for was not Georgia D Justas fair as AUBURN FOOTPRINTS Speaking of operations, what this country needs is a good five-cent scar.—Columbia Jester. * * * * * * * * Joe: What would you do if that good-looking salesman waited on you while you were buying underwear? Co-ed: I think I would have a fit.—Alabama Rammer-Jammer. * * * * * * * * Heard on the golf course: par."—Wesleyan Wasp. "Don't shoot that birdie, it might be somebody's Contributor: I have here an original joke which I— Editor: My dear man, you don't look that old.—Columbia Jester. * * * * * * * * My good man, does this dog possess a family tree? Oh, no, madam—he has no particular tree.—N. Y. Medley. * * * * * * * * Our heart goes out to the man who joined the navy to see the world and then spent four years in a submarine.—Rutgers Chanticleer. * * * * * * * * It is understood that a fine young chap had a girl down for the Military Ball. Said chap had work to do so he asked a Greek brother to take care of her one afternoon. Said Greek brother, being a kind-hearted soul, proceeded to oblige to the fullest extent and forthwith pinned the girl. Nice fellows, these lodge brothers! * * * * * * * * And if the man who didn't pin the girl and the man who did pin the girl only knew that a retired business man now visiting the city was also "hog wild" about the same young lady, the stage would be all set for a fine street brawl. * * * * * * * * Character in talkie: I love you, but, dearest, I can't marry you just yet. Sledge from the audience: Naw, o'course yuh can't. This is only the first reel. * * * * * * * * L. C. Ward, noted caricaturist who is stopping here, amuses people by making them look funnier in sketches than they really are. It is left with Tarzan Kyser's admiring public to figure out why the artist would not sketch him. * * * * * * * * Pate: How much did you say them apples is? Papa Slick: Fifteen cents a peck. Pate: What do you think I am—a bird? Dissertations By Pig With Other Colleges By BILLIE THOMAS When questioned as to whether they thought the wearing of a fraternity pin by a girl signified that she was engaged to the boy Owning the pit, the University of Tennessee students gave varied opinions. One boy says: "In my opinion when a girl accepts a fraternity pin from a boy she does it with the understanding that it is the outside symbol of their engagement. What obligation its acceptance shall entail will depend upon a mutual agreement between the two persons concerned." While another boy who plays on the football team expressed his thoughts by saying, Fraternity members generally give their pins to girls. It used to mean engagement, but now it is more trivial, and is more or less of a habit." When one of the soroity girls was questioned, she replied, "I believe that accepting a boy's frat pin is a serious matter and that the boys should not make a practice of passing their pins from one girl to another. A girl does not want to wear a pin that she knows has been worn by many other girls." An interesting bit of information was brought out in the questioning when a girl belonging to the Tri-Delta soroity was asked why women do not give soroity pins to men? She replied that she did not know but that she did know for a fact that no man has ever worn a Tri-Delta pin. The nearest that a member of the male sex has ever come to enjoy so great a distinction was when General John J. Pershing was made an honorary member of the Tri-Delta Soroity, entitling him to wear a badge of recognition from the Soroity, but not the official pin. * * * * In speaking to the Florida State Women college students, Ruth Page, internationally famous ballerina, advised any girl wishing to become a dancer to get her college education first. She said that the old belief that a dancer should begin her career at an early age is now casff aside. Miss Page was inspired to become a dancer after once seeing the famous Pav-lowa perform. Exactly one year later she dared to appear behind stage following one of Pavlowa's appearances and ask her to watch her perform. Her ability as a dancer won recognition from Pavlowa at once and Ruth Page was asked' to come to Chicago. * * * * The University of Denver is using CWA funds to recall 114 former students who were forced to leave college becouse of finances. Entertained by the campus mother's club of that same school, Sally Rand was described by the mothers as "charming, Mr. Moral? He was. He was everybody's friend. Came the election. The ballot box sat there guarded by three bulldogs, watched by Georgia D, authorized by Mr. Moral, sanctioned by Faith, Hope and Charity. The ballot box appeared as it sat there to be almost a holy thing, so tenderly and respectfully was it watched. That ladies (and who knows but what there may be gentlemen too) is the story of the famous Awbrin election. You already know the outcome, this is a true story. sweet, well-educated, and looking like any coed at the university." Eight of the fifteen students selected for Phi Beta Kappa at Indiana University are non-fraternity men. Washington college students have been granted permission to smoke in classes, and engineers at Kentucky must take four years of English and one year of art. Northwestern and the University of Chicago have decided not to merge, perhaps because students protested so vigorously. * * * * HERE AND THERE Reports from Germany say that before any student can enter a university in that country he must work six months in a Nazi labor camp. At least that's that's one way of eleminating those who come to college for the social life. EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * * * * AUBURN'S loyal son, General Bul-lard, is again victorious. But this time he has ventured into a field entirely new to us. His speech last Wednesday was an exemplification of an old gentleman experienced in hardships and wise in the ways of the world who had come back to the scenes of his boyhood days to proffer advice to a generation badly in need. His speech was the essence of sentiment and principle, both of which are often confused, though in fine, there exists a line of differentiation between them. Sentiment is the virtue of ideas; principle the virtue of action. Sentiment has its seat in the head; it is intellectualized emotion; principle has its seat in the heart. Sentiment suggests fine harangues and subtle distinctions; principle conceives just notions, and performs good actions in consequence of them. General Bullard combined the both of them into an experience itself. It was not altogether what he said, for that was rather scanty, but it was the inference that lay between his lines. And the lesson found there is one by which we can all profit. It was a lesson of take what we have and thank God we have it. We have all been too hasty to criticize; too hasty to overlook the words of caution that only gray hairs can offer; too hasty to feel that we are self-sufficient. * * * * Its beginning to appear that the "country collitge Aubin" is stepping out. Formalized dances are becoming the vogue, and many of the class rooms are graced with students attired in coat and other attachments. Tea is in style at Benson's—and cocktails and highballs for the visiting girls (but not at Benson's). Yes, the old Order giveth away to the new. And this time its an improvement. And since I am congratulating, I should like to say that I think the new non-fraternity political organization on the campus is the biggest step so far in determining an attitude of open politics. The Independent Student's Association is before the public, and the candidate they support will certainly demand recognition in the final counting. So a doffed hat to you, I. S. A. Subject of a recent group debate at Concordia College: "Resolved, that a house burns up and not down". From 27 links. ONE STRONG SYSTEM Welded together by common policies and ideals, the 27 Bell System companies work as one. Operation is in the hands of 24 associated telephone companies — each attuned to the area it serves. Scientific research and manufacture of apparatus are delegated to Bell Telephone.Laboratories and Western Electric. Co-ordination of all System activities is a function of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Thanks to the skilful teamwork of these many Bell System units, you can talk to almost anyone, anywhere, anytime! * BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM WHY NOT TELEPHONE HOME ONCE EACH WEEK? REVERSE THB CHARGES IF YOUR FOLKS AGREE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1934 THE P L A I N S M AN A L A B A M A P O L Y T E C H N I C I N S T I T U TE P A G E T H R EE VARSITY SWIMMERS VICTORS OVER EMORY IN FIRST MEET Local Tankmen Capture Five Out Of Six First Places To Chalk Up First Intercollegiate Victory Of Current Season; Morris* Is Star The varsity swimming team opened its intercollegiate schedule in impressive style Saturday as it defeated Emory University 51-24. The Tiger tankmen captured five out of six firsts in the individual events and split the two relays. Captain Howard Morris was the outstanding performer for Auburn, winning three major events, the 100-yard backstroke, the 220-free-style, and diving. Wheeler and Mc- Kinney won the other firsts for the locals in the 50 and 100-yard dashes. Auburn also won the 267-yard relay, but lost the medley relay. In addition to the five firsts, the Tigar swimmers annexed five seconds. The complete record follows: 267-yard relay — Wheeler, Bible, Conner and McKinney, Auburn; Campbell, Maddox, Herault and Randolph; time, 2:40.7. 100-yard breast stroke—Neely, Emory; Abel, Auburn; Reichert, Emory. Time, 1:18.3. 100-yard backstroke—Morris, Auburn; Connor, Auburn; Campbell, Emory. Time, 1:16.7. 50-yard dash—Wheeler, Auburn; McKinney, Auburn; Neely, Emory. Time, 26 seconds. 100-yard dash—McKinney, Auburn; Abel, Auburn; Randolph, Emory. Time, 1:04.4. Diving—Morris, Auburn; Maddox, Emory; Shackelford, Emory. 220-yard free style—Morris, Auburn; Wheeler, Auburn; Reichert, Emory. Time, 2:49.1. Medley relay—Campbell, Neely and Randolph, Emory; M. H. Connor, Abel and H. H. Conner. Time, 2:18.7. PERSONAL MENTION K O D A K As you go. Keep a picture record. EVERY DOLLAR spent at LOLLAR'S for KODAK FILMS and KODAK FINISHING you get one 8 x 10 ENLARGEMENT FREE. NRA, doing our part. Mail orders given special attention. L O L L A R ' S 1808 3rd Ave. (Lyric Bldg.) Box 2622 Birmingham, Ala. Jeweler Optician J. R. MOORE OPELIKA, ALABAMA Starling Johnson, Watchmaker Mrs. R. E. Steffregen left last Monday to join Mr. Steffregen and return with him to their home in Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs. Steffregen has been the guest of Mrs. William Byrd Lee for the past two weeks. * * * * Mrs. Berry, of Demopolis, was a recent guest of Mrs. H. W. Nixon. * * * * „Miss Mary Martin, librarian, has returned from a visit to her home in Easley, S. C. * * * * Mrs. Wallace, housemother of the S. P. E. fraternity, had as her guests last week: Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Westcott, Miss Westcott, and Miss Wallace, all of Atlanta. * * * * Mrs. R. R. Ellison has returned to her home in Pensacola, Fla., after a visit to Mrs. B. B. Ross. * * * * Misses Mary and Sarah Flewellan were among those attending the Military Ball and Sigma Nu dances here the past week-end. * » * * Among those who journeyed to Tuskegee Saturday night to hear Noble Sissle's orchestra were Misses Bert and Alma Newton, Mr. Henry Stanley, Mr. John Riddle, Miss Mary Pearce, and Messrs.Horace Shepard, Jack Knowlton, Dozier Howard, Will Bruce, Ted Scott, Charles Laurence, George Strange, Prof. C. S. Davis. Home Economics Club Feted By Ag Students The Home Economics Club was entertained February 28 by The Agri- L cultural Club in the latter's meeting room in Comer Hall. It is customary each year for the Agricultural Club and the Home Economics Club to exchange programs. The members of the Agricultural Club are to be guests of the Home Economic Club soon. The program presented Wednesday night was a very interesting and instructive one. Mrs. H. T. Sullivan, a night watchman on Agricultural Hill, gave a talk on "How Women Go Wrong." Mr. J. A. Benford talked on "Clothing The Women." Mr. C. C. Scarborough gave a few good instructions on "Child Nourishment.". All of the speakers were very well informed on their respective subjects and numerous points of interest and importance were brought out. SENIOR OFFICERS HOSTS AT ANNUAL DANCE ON FRIDAY One Of Season's Most Prominent Social Events Presented By Cadet Officers SIGMA NU ENTERTAINS WITH DANCE SATURDAY Members of the Sigma Nu fraternity entertained Saturday night with an enjoyable formal dance at their local chapter house. The entire floor was thrown open for the affair. The Auburn Knights, situated in the main living room, played for the occasion from 9 to 12. One of the high spots of the social season was the Military Ball given by the cadet officers of the R. O. T. C. unit in Alumni gymnasium last Friday night. Miss Helen Franke, daughter of Major and Mrs. Gustav Franke, escorted by Justin Morrill, Cadet Colonel of the regiment, led the Grand March. The gymnasium was colorfully decorated in the military motif, flags, and all forms of war weapons. Beginning at 9:30, the dance continued until 1. Music was furnished by The Auburn Knights. The Grand March, which was the main feature of the evening's entertainment, was held promptly at 11 o'clock. Seniors and their dates paraded under raised sabers the whole length of the floor, making a very effective picture. Miss Franke was charmingly dressed in white lace. Several no-breaks, an Artillery lead-out, and an Engineer's leadout, in addition to the Grand March, added to the evening's entertainment. The Military Ball which is an annual affair, marked the apex of the social season. Program Arranged For P. T. A. Meeting Friday The Auburn P.-T. A. will meet on Friday night, March 9, at 8 o'clock at the County High School building. The topic for the evening's program will be "Citizenship," with Mr. Homer Wright as chairman of a committee of speakers composed of Mr. M. L. Beck and Mr. J. D. Pope. Mr. Beck will speak on "How Does Your School Train For Citizenship?" Mr. Pope will talk on "Constructive Economy in Government." LOST: Elgin old gold Wrist Watch with a black ribbon band either in Tiger Theatre or Bank of Auburn, Sat. Reward. Tel. 108-W. ELABORATE AFFAIRS ARE GIVEN IN HONOR OF COACH AND WIFE Mrs. J. L. Watt and Mrs. Henry Hanson Entertain With Teas On Saturday and Sunday Evenings Honoring Coach and Mrs. Jack Meagher On Saturday and Sunday afternoons of the past week-end, Mrs. J. L. Watt and Mrs. Henry Hanson respectively, gave elaborate teas, honoring Coach and Mrs. Jack Meagher. From 4 to 6, Saturday afternoon, tea guests were received at the home of Mrs. Watt. In the reeciving line were: Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Watt. Those assisting in entertaining were: Miss- Willie Thomas, Mrs. A. Meadows, Mrs. Er-cel Friel, Mrs. John Williamson, Mrs. Barrow, Mrs. Guy Tate, Miss Nan Thomas, and Miss Louise Whatley. Sunday afternoon the receiving line was composed of Mrs. J. L. Watt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson, and Coach and Mrs. Jack Meagher. Those assisting were: Mrs. Louis Ward, Mrs. Norman Wilson, Mrs. Hubert Nixon, Mrs. A. D. Duffee, Mrs. Ellis Dis-seker, Mrs. C. P. Austin, Mrs. Zebu- Ion Judd, and Mrs. B. B. Ross. About a hundred couples called during the afternoon. A BETTER POSITION You Can Get It Hundreds of teachers, students and college graduates will earn two hundred dollars or more this summer. SO CAN YOU. Hundreds of others will secure a better position and a larger salary for next year. YOU CAN BE ONE OF THEM. Complete information and helpful suggestions will be mailed on receipt of a three cent stamp. (Teachers address Dept. T. All others address Dept. S.) CONTINENTAL TEACHERS AGENCY, Inc. 1812 Downing St. Denver, Colo. Covers the ENTIRE United States School Officials! You may wire us your vacancies at our expense, if speed is urgent. 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The final count showed Hughes on the long end of a 70-24 count. Hardie Deer, of Greenville, won the race for junior representative from the sanle school by a safe margin. He had a total of 46, while George Poole, James Tyson, We Will Accept CERTIFICATES OR WARRANTS For TIRES, ACCESSORIES, and LABOR At Face Value (This Does Not Apply to Gas and Oil) A. MEADOWS G A R A G E Phone 29 Auburn, Ala. We Will Accept CERTIFICATES OR WARRANTS For Any Merchandise In Our Store AUBURN FURNITURE CO. L. Z. THRASHER EARLY EASTER Means Early Wearing of New Spring Clothes If Easter Sunday is the one day of the year when you religiously go to church, that is all the more reason why you should make your appearance equal to the occasion. See our spring line and order your suit now. Clothes for College Men "WHEN A FELLER MEEDS A FRIEND" When a collapsible collar makes you look pretty silly... forget it, son, with a pipeful of BRIGGS. This tranquil tobacco brings peace after panic. Long seasoned in wood, its rare, spicy tobaccos are tempered to mildness. There's not a bite in a barrel-ful of BRIGG S . . . the blend a feller needs. KEPT FACTORY FRESH by inner lining of CELLOPHANE Business Women Will Celebrate Next Week O F. LoriUard Co., Inc. The Auburn Business and Professional Women's Club will join 50,000 members of the nation-wide organization in celebrating National Business Women's Week, March 11 to 17. As one of 1,300 clubs of business women, the local group, under the direction of Mrs. Henry Good, club president, will eclipse all previous observances of this type to aid in bringing before the nation the important part played by professional women and to assist in the re-employment of 10,000 women in business. Four outstanding American business women will speak over radio during the week. They are Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mrs. Geline MacDonald Bowman, national president of the organization, Honorable Rosalie Loew Whitney, deputy commissioner of licenses of New York City, and Representative Florence P. Kahn, of California. Local features of the observance include point meetings with the Ki-wanis, Lions, and Rotary clubs of Auburn, two special issues of the Opeli-ka Daily News, an address before high school students by Miss Jewel Davis on vocational guidance, and the bringing to Auburn as guest speaker Mrs. Willie Hughes Tarpley, of Birmingham, one of the State's outstanding writers and leading member of the Alabama Pen Women organization. On next Sunday Auburn ministers will deliver sermons on the subjects of either "Neighborliness," "Sharing," or "Confidence," and call attention of congregations to the fundamental work being conducted by the Business and Professional Women's clubs. At the joint meeting with the Ki-wanis Club Monday night at 6:30 at the Thomas Hotel, Mrs. Tarpley, second vice-president of the Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, will be the principal speaker, and Mrs. Good will preside. On Tuesday the Business and Professional Women's Club will meet with the Lions Club at 7:00 p. m., at the Thomas Hotel. Again Mrs. Good will preside and questions relating to the "New Deal" will be discussed. Miss Jewell Davis, recording secretary of the club, will address high school students at 10:50 Thursday morning. On Thursday evening at 6:30, the Rotary Club will be hosts to the Business and Professional Women in the Eastern Star Hall where another elaborate program has been arranged. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will close the seventh National Business Women's Week of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs on Saturday afternoon, 4:00 to 4:15, with a radio address over the Columbia network. Mrs. Roosevelt, who is an honorary member of the Federation, will announce the outcome of the Federation's campaign to put 10,000 business and prof essoinal women back to work. / According to an announcement by William Beck, president of Tau Beta Pi, sponsors of the event this year, no definite date has been set for Engineer's Day. Seevral reasons were given for the delay in selecting a date for the celebration, chief among which is that the senior Inspection Trip con-with the date on which the festivities were formerly held. Charlie Hightower, and Gilbert McMillan had 18, 13, 11, and 10 respectively. Arthur Moore, of Walterboro, S. C, goes into the office of senior representative from the School of Veterinary Medicine unopposed. All of the cabinet members who were not running for re-election and members of the elections committee of the Executive Cabinet were present at the counting which immediately followed the closing of the polls. There were also present, as representatives of the various candidates, a number of watchers as provided for under recent rules adopted by the cabinet. Justin Morrill, president of the cabinet, and George Hardy, chairman of the Elections Committee, expressed great pleasure at the number of students taking part in the balloting and in the manner in which the election was carried out. All of the students who were elected will take office at the beginning of next year and will serve throughout the next session. During the Fall of next year, one other representative w'll be chosen from the Freshman Class at large. SERGEANT MOXH AM LAUDED IN PAPERS FOR MUSICAL WORK Sergeant George Moxham, talented basso of Auburn, received a complimentary editorial mention in the Birmingham Post recently, for his singing before the Kiwanis Club of that city. The editorial titled, "An Accomplished Sergeant," is as follows: Not even Lawrence Tibbet, when he sang here, had the enthusiastic reception accorded George Moxham, Auburn's R. O. T. C. sergeant, when he sang before the Kiwanis Club Tuesday. Mr. Moxham is a delightful basso. His rendition of "The Bandolero," "Rocked In The Cradle Of The Deep," and "The Big Bass Viol" were accorded hearty applause. He gives the impression that none of the songs yet written are bigger or deeper than his Sergeants are generally pictured as hardboiled, but no man who can sing with the tenderness and understanding of Sergeant Moxham can be very curt or severe. We think Auburn ought to let him "circulate" more. He is as good advertising as the school can get. Warrants Be Replaced By State Bonds Soon The refunding bonds to be used by the state in paying teachers and other holders of warrants arrived in Montgomery Saturday. These bonds, which will be exchanged for outstanding, unpaid, non-interest bearing warrants, must be signed by Gov. Miller, the Comptroller, State Treasurer J. H. Blan, and Secretary of State, Jarman. Although a machine is being used which signs twenty of these bonds at once, it will be a few weeks until they are mailed out. Interest accrued since July 1, 1933, will be issued to the holders of these warrants rather than to the educational units themselves. Auburn is to reecive approximately $1,400,000 in bonds representing warrants issued by the state. The bulk of this, in turn, will go to teachers and creditors who hold certificates of indebtedness against the college. Exactly 150 students and three professors at Akron University signed a petition in which they agreed to commit mass suicide by decapitation February 27. The college editors pulled the stunt to see mow many would sign a document before reading it. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. AG DAY FESTIVAL BE HELD IN APRIL (Continued from page 1) at the banquet will be the awarding to the best all-round junior a loving cup, and diplomas to the seniors in Ag. Immediately following the banquet, the Ags will be hostesses at a dance in the Students Union Center. Ten states are represented among the student body of Carroll College, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Exactly 454 are from Wisconsin. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. ADMISSION Matinee Night 10c-15c 10c-20c WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY March 7 and 8 Here Comes the Big Show! "GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933" 300 GIRLS FIVE SONG HITS and a cast full of stars "The Super-Successor to 42nd Street" FRIDAY, March 9 There are two kinds of women but only one kind of love! "ALL OF ME" Starring FREDERIC MARCH MIRIAM HOPKINS GEORGE RAFT Also Selected Short Subjects There's more to ^TYLE THAN SNAPPING THE BRIM STETSON shows you in The LAKEHURST IF you want the final word in snap-brim smartness, try on a Stetson "Lakehurst." Rakish style built-in. The brim curls slightly at the back. And on the sides it narrows just enough to give that alert, clean-cut look that college men demand. In all the new spring shades. Now being shown, with other Stetson styles of the season, at your favorite men's shop. Stetsons for spring are priced at $6 (unlined), $6.50, $8, $10 and upward. Also the Stetson MITY-LITE, new extremely light-weight <(JJBA "crusher," at $5. jjj^ JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY AT THE BETTER STORES A SIZE AND SHAPE FOR EVERY HEAD Tiger Theatre Auburn, Alabama "The Show Place of East Alabama" WEDNESDAY, March 7 LIONEL BARRYMORE in "THIS SIDE of HEAVEN" with Fay Bainter in her first film role. —A gripping drama of America's greatest institution — the home and family! Also Cartoon "Red Hot Mama" and Comedy THURSDAY, March 8 "I .LIKE IT THAT WAY" With Gloria Stuart and Roger Prior —You'll learn lots about love here! Novelty "Spilled Salt" and Comedy "Out of Gas" FRIDAY, March 9 Edna Mae Oliver and Edward Everett Horton in "THE POOR RICH" Added Comedy and Latest News of the Day ALSO STAGE SHOW! TIGER THEATRE AUBURN Friday, March 9,1934 ON THE STAGE RHYTHM ARISTOCRATS The Biggest and Best Stage Show Ever Presented On The Stage in Auburn FEATURING B I L L Y DOSS Foremost Comedian, formerly with LASSES WHITE MINSTRELS B L I S S a n d ASH The Last Word in Rhythm Dancing—Miss Betty Bliss Featured in TAP and TOE DANCING BERTAY SISTERS—ACROBATICS SUPREME SIBYL HOPKINS—BLUES SINGER MEANS TWINS—HARMONY SINGING SLATZ RANDALL'S Brunswick Recording Orchestra 12 MEN—GOOD SINGING, NOVELTIES and SWEET MUSIC AND A CHORUS OF SIX THE SIX RHYTHM ARISTOCRATS The Fastest, SOFT SHOE, RHYTHM, HIGH KICK and ACROBATIC DANCING Chorus in Vaudeville A n d On T h e S c r e en The Big Laugh Show " T H E POOR R I C H" Starring Edward Everett Horton, Edna May Oliver, Andy Devine, Lelia Hyams, Thelma Todd and Grant Mitchell More Pleasure: Franklin Pangburn in "Ups and Downs" and News Views Stage Shows at 3:40, 7:00 and 9:15 15c - ' - • - - ADMISSION 35c The Waiting List In the past our waiting list has outgrown our method for giving the best service and we take this time to announce a new system whereby our members may have the best of service. In future you will be notified by card or telephone the day your book is put on reserve. 24 hours later this book will be released to the next member on the waiting list if not called for. Books to be added to our shelves in the next day or two are: James: They Had Their Hour Hutchinson: The Forgotten Prisoner Kyne: Cappy Ricks Comes Back Gessner: Broken Arrow Reeve: The Emerald Kiss Gregory: Ru the Conqueror Hood Hay: Hood's Tennessee Campaign Holmes: George Washington, The Soul of a Nation Be sure to read "The State versus Elinor Norton" and "The Thin Man". BURTON'S BOOKSTORE RENTAL LIBRARY G-E Campus News LIGHTNING SPIES How many amperes are there in a bolt of lightning? Well, there are too many for comfort, and most of us are willing to let the matter rest there. General Electric engineers, however, were very much interested in knowing, so that they could better protect electric transmission lines and equipment from damage by lightning. And last summer they sent out over 2000 little spies. These spies are metal cartridges, hardly an inch long, which were placed on the legs of transmission towers on lines in Pennsylvania - and Virginia. When the surge from a lightning bolt passes through a transmission tower, the little spy is magnetized in proportion to the highest^ current in the bolt. Linemen carry the magnetized spies back to headquarters, where, when placed in a "surge-crest ammeter," they tell their story. Many scores of the little spies have reported, and their stories are really shocking. The highest reading has been 60,000 amperes. Clifford M. Foust, Carnegie Tech, '21, and Hans P. Kuehni, Ecole Polytechnique Fiderale, Zurich, '20, of our General Engineering Laboratory force, were responsible for die spies and the meter. KEYS, MEDALS, AND RESEARCH The engineers and scientists of the General Electric Company have individually received many keys of honorary societies, medals, and other tokens. On February 1, however, General Electric received a medal to hang on its collective chest. The donor was the 100-year-old American Institute of the City of New York. And the citation read: "For pioneering in industrial research . . . for great achievements in pure science that have furnished gainful occupation for thousands of workers and that nave raised the standard of living, and increased health and happiness." We mention this with pardonable pride, fully aware, however, that medals and honors are not the purpose of research. The real purpose is the discovery of fundamental facts at the border line of man's knowledge. The practical applications are worked out later. It was with this conviction that Dr. Willis R. Whitney, M.I.T., '90, Ph.D., Leipzig, '96, now a vice president of the company, in charge of research, organized the G-E Research Laboratory in 1900. In maintaining this tradition, he is ably assisted by Dr. W. D. Coolidge, M.I.T., '96, Ph.D., Leipzig, '99, the present director; Dr. Irving Langmuir, Columbia, '03, Ph.D., Gottingen, '06, last year's winner of the Nobel prize in chemistry, associate director; Dr. Saul Dush-man, U. of Toronto, '04, Ph.D. '12; and Dr. A. W. Hull, Yale, '05, Ph.D., '09, assistant directors. SOUTHERN SLEUTHING Not since Cock Robin have our feathered friends figured in a real good mystery, until the other day. And this was not so much a case of violence as of mistaken identity. Down in South Carolina, a power company had been having a little difficulty. It seems that the cutout fuses, which serve the same purpose on electric distribution lines that ruses do in our homes, were blowing out without apparent reason. Finally, an engineer with a Bird Club in his past unraveled die mystery. He saw a bird pecking at the soft fuse wire, apparently having a fine time. (It wasn't a G-E fuse.) A G-E salesman on his next call recommended our new fuse links. Having copper in that part which the birds attacked, they proved to be im-peckable, and the trouble ceased. Now the birds are concentrating on JftfiA worms, the power company on G-E ^Sjjf v. <*^" S-32F3F""*" fuse links, and everyone is GENERAL © ELECTRIC |
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