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Semi-Weekly Plainsman Saturday Issue W$z Auburn plainsman Welcome Old Grads T O F O S T E R THE A U B U R N S P I R IT VOLUME LVIII AUBURN, ALABAMA, SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 NUMBER 7 TIGERS DEFEAT OGLETHORPE, 15-0 Sophomore Hop Acclaimed Success By Those Present AUBURN PRESENTS STRONG RUNNING ATTACK TO BEAT BACK DECEPTIVE PETRELS SAMMARCO AND ORCHESTRA ARE WELL RECEIVED Appeared Before Large Crowd Today Honor Societies Sponsor Three Dances Of Series; Tau Beta Pi Dance Be Given Tonight BANQUET GIVEN D e c o r a t i o ns Depict Early Cali-f o r n i a n Scene; Constructed By Jacobs And McEwen Loud in their praise for Gene Sam-marco, the decorations, and the general success of the Sophomore Hop, acclamation from those who attended the dances yesterday are to the effect that Auburn is in the midst of one of her*most successful sets of opening dances. The series began yesterday afternoon. Last night a number of out-of-town girls were in attendance at the dance when the Grand March was held. Miss Isbell Lane, of Talladega, and Joe Sarver, president of the Sophomore class led the march. Scabbard and Blade sponsored the dance this morning. Several lead-outs were held in honor of the organization. The tea dance this afternoon was sponsored by Blue Key. Those seniors who were recently elected to the society were officially tapped at the dance. Visiting girls have been pouring into town all day and it is estimated that one hundred and twenty-five are here for the dances now. The dance tonight will climax all events of the week-end. Dancing will get under way at eight-thirty and continue until twelve. Girls will have to be on the floor by nine o'clock tonight. Tau Beta Pi is sponsoring the affair and will tap newly elected seniors. The following list includes the names of some of the visiting girls here for the dances: Marie Adams, Moultrie, Ga.; Edith Allen, Talladega; Georgia Atkinson, West Point, Ga.; Mary Ellen Barnes, Opelika; Frances Barge, Atlanta, Ga.; Henri Sue Boone, Marion; Marion Brown, Fairfax; Kathryn Buss, Birmingham; Mary Crumpton, Man-ford; Jean Davis, Akron; Ann Dexter, Columbus, Ga.; Maurine Faulkner, Dothan; Mildred Felkel, Moultrie, Ga.; Elizabeth Gunter, Montgomery; Monnie Hannon, Auburn; Mary Hearin, New Orleans; Leila Hertzler, Huntsville; Dorothy Illges, Columbus, Ga.; Totsy Kelly, Columbus, Ga.; Isbell Lane, Talladega; Dorothy Lewis, Tuskegee; Dorothy Liles, Gadsden; Josephine Lipoid, Atlanta, Ga.; Tee Lloyd, Birmingham; Leslie Mullikin, Marion, Ga.; Mrs. Earl O. Murray, Birmingham; Netty Murphy, Morris, Tenn.; Louise Norman, Columbus, Ga.; Julia Pace, Anniston; (Continued on Page 4) M I K E W E L C H - -AUBUQSI OLD GRADS AND OTHERS RETURN TO CITY TODAY Blue Key Program Includes Banquet, Dance, And Parade; Alumni Favored GAME IS FEATURE Many Visiting Girls And Others A t t e n d i n g Opening Dances; F e s t i v i t i e s Begin Last Night e>ENMI£. /QSA/roxV/ -flUBORN Captain Mike Welch and Alternate-Captain Bennie Fenton led their mates in battle today before one of the largest Homecoming Day crowds Auburn has ever seen. MASS MEETING IS HELD LAST NIGHT Large Number Of Students Throng Langdon Hall For Pre-Game Rally Chemistry Graduates Receive Employment Sixteen of the twenty-two students who graduated in the School of Chemical Engineering last semester have been placed either with industrial firms or chemical schools. Among them are: Eldridge, A. N., Newport Industries, Inc., Pensacola; Beck, W. W., Fellowship in the University of Nebraska; Birdsong, F., Calloway Mills, LaGrange, Ga.; Capps, J. D., Fellowship in A. P. I.; Hardy, G. E., Pure Oil Co., Chicago; Harris, H. E., Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio; Hill, J. B., American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham: Johnson, W. 0., MrAhthur, J. H., Miller, D., Roe, J. F., Ford, J. M., and An-dorson, W. C, Industrial Rayon Corp., Covington, Va.; Spruiell, M. M., Fellowship in University of Tennessee; Wright, Calloway Mills, Milstead, Ga. Pajama clad students assembled at Langdon Hall last night for one of the largest mass meetings to be held here this year. Led by the Auburn band the meeting began with a parade through town. ' The principal speaker at the exercises was Mr. P. O. Davis, Executive Secretary. Mr. Davis gave a short talk to the throng on Auburn spirit and football prospects for this season. "You have shown that you, like those who have preceeded you here, are imbued with that for which this school is noted far and wide—the Auburn spirit," said the speaker. "It is one of the things of which we are so proud, may you always have it," he continued. "Auburn is justly proud of her head football coach and athletic director, Jack Meagher. Let each one of us give him our whole-hearted support and I believe he will lead Auburn through a successful season on the football field this year," said Mr. Davis, in speaking of Meagher. The Alma Mater and new Auburn Victory Song were sung several times in order to acquaint freshmen with the songs. Ed Prewitt, Bill McTyeire, and Bill Lee, cheerleaders, led several hundred students in yells which have already been practiced this year, and a few new yells. Prewitt gave a short talk in which he urged student support of the football team in the game today. Classes Be Excused For Four Football Contests Classes will be excused for four football games this year. The four are: the Duke game in Birmingham, November 3; Georgia Tech in Atlanta, November 10; Florida in Montgomery, November 17, and Georgia in Columbus, November 24. This action was taken at a meeting of the Administrative Committee yesterday and is slated to be approved by the Executive Council at a meeting of "the Executive Council next week. There will be no meetings of regularly scheduled classes on the dates Auburn plays these four games. As in the past special Saturday classes, including classes for teachers living near Auburn who do special work here, will probably be held at the regular time. This action was taken to allow students who plan to attend the games near here the chance to go. Since students will not be required to meet classes on the days Auburn plays these four teams, a large cheering section will probably represent Auburn at the games. HOWARD ELECTED TO MANAGE FAIR Ag Fair Will Be Held Here On October 29 With Parade That Afternoon NOTICE! According to an announcement by Major G. H. Franke, the Reserve Officers' Branch School will begin Monday night at 7:30 o'clock in the basement of Samford Hall. All reserve officers in this locality are urged to be present. Lieut. Huggins will have charge of the Field Artillery instruction, with Capt. Grower instructing the Engineers. J. K. Howard, junior in agriculture, was elected junior manager of the agriculture fair Wednesday night. The fair, which is an annual event sponsored by the Agriculture Clug each fall, will be held October 19. Preparations for the fair, which is expected to be bigger than ever before, are already under way. Committees have been appointed to prepare the floats to be used in the afternoon parade for October 19. Special features for both the parade and the fair proper are getting consideration. In addition to the election, the meeting of the agriculture club Wednesday evening was featured by student talks. G. W. Ward, senior in agriculture, discussed "The Robot"; H. C. Arant talked on "The Wonders of the Medical World"; H. L. Terrell gave some true statements concerning "The Screw Worm"; and James Winston Gullatte told of "The History of the Subsistence Homestead Act." M. E. Tisdale, president of the club, pointed out that the activities of the organization are largely for the benefit of freshmen, and urged that more freshmen attend the meetings regularly. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Events of interest in the agricultural field are discussed at the meetings of the organization. Programs are planned which are considered interesting to its members. Since early Friday morning several thousand Auburn alumni, student's parents, and girls have arrived in Auburn to take part in the homecoming program; to witness the football game on Drake field between Auburn and Oglethorpe, and to attend the opening dances. Most noted visitors for the occasion are the governor-elect, Bibb Graves, and his wife. They witnessed the football game from a special box on the field this afternoon. Fraternities have been decorated in accordance with the occasion and are competing for the silver loving cup to be awarded to the best decorated fraternity by the Inter-fraternity Council. The judging on this contest will take place this afternoon and tonight. Following the mass meeting Friday night, the Blue Key honor society, sponsors of this year's homecoming program, staged a banquet in the new dining hall above Benson's. Principal speaker for the occasion was John Patrick, coach at Oglethorpe, and faculty advisor of Blue Key at that \school. Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, president of Oglethorpe, was invited but was unable to attend. A Blue Key dance immediately following the game this afternoon and a Tau Beta Pi dance tonight, will be the concluding features of the homecoming program. Two .lead-outs for these societies will be included in the dances as well as the tapping of the new members. An information booth located at the main gate was helpful to visitors and to the old grads who were back in town to get another touch of the Auburn spirit. Alumni were welcomed into Auburn by a huge welcome sign extending across College street, and the merchants decorated their windows to conform with the occasion. Names Of Professors Earl Rauber And William Salmon Appear In First Issue Of Official Volume Of "America's Young Men Professors Earl Rauber and William Salmon, of the Auburn faculty, appear in the first volume of "America's Young Men," the official "Who's Who" of the young men of the nation. The book records the achievements of young men who have not passed their 40th birthday. Rauber came to Auburn in 1930 as professor of economics. He was awarded his Ph.D. degree by the University of Chicago after completing his undergraduate work there. Professor William Salmon graduated from the University of Kentucky and later secured his master's degree from the University of Missouri. He came to Auburn in 1924 and is now doing research work on animal nutrition, the regulation of diet for the prevention and cure of disease. Sixty-one young men from seventeen Alabama cities are listed in the book, with Birmingham having the greatest number, twenty-three. Both of these young professors have been recognized throughout the United States as leaders in their field for several years. AUBURN OGLETHORPE SCORE BY QUARTERS: 6 0 2 0 7 0 0 - 0 - 15 0 Students Asked To Help By Having Photos Made Will Bruce, business manager of the Glomerata, announces that the freshmen have shown poor cooperation in having their pictures taken for the annual. Only 140 pictures were taken the first three days, whereas it was planned to have nearly 200 finished by that time. Freshman pictures will have to be completed by next Wednesday. Lack of cooperation is shown in other ways, says Bruce, as to the failure of some to be properly dressed. All students should wear coats and ties and be well dressed in general, he stated. Many freshmen are backward in having their pictures put in the fraternity panels because they are only pledges. Fraternity panels contain the pledges as well as the regular members. Students holding cards will be excused from class long enough to have their picture taken, and those who failed to receive a card because of no address in the registrar's office are asked to come to the basement of Alumni Hall at their earliest convenience. Pictures of upperclassmen will be taken alphabetically beginning Wednesday. Football pictures will be taken soon as well as many new views of the campus. The Glomerata will again have a beauty section. A u b u r n— Fenton . Loftin . Welch (C) Gilbert . Houston Tolve . Eaves Scarborough Mitchell Stewart . Whitten STARTING LINE-UPS P o s i t i on Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Center R i g h t Guard Right Tackle Right End Quarterback Left Half Right Half Fullback O g l e t h o r p e— Freeman . Robertson . Adams McNeeley D a r r a c o t t . . Neal McNamara . Clark Moon Reynolds Mitrick (C) OFFICIALS: Referee—Bob Shelton (Howard College) ; Umpire—Red Owens (U. of Ga.); Head Linesman—Jack Hovarter (U. of Ala.); Field Judge—Gene Smith (U. of Ga.). Mitchell drew first blood when he intercepted an Oglethorpe pass and ran it back 55 yards behind perfect interference for a touchdown. Neither team was very impressive during the first half. Both of Auburn's scores came as a result of breaks during this portion of the game. Frequent substitutions were necessary for both teams because of the intense heat. Auburn's starting eleven presented a stubborn defense which kept the Petrels at a safe distance from the goal line. Auburn's second touchdown came as a result of a sustained drive down to the goal line, with Karam taking it over. Oglethorpe presented a deceptive running attack, but it was not very effective after the first quarter. FIRST QUARTER Stewart kicked off to Reynolds who returned ten yards to the fourteen-yard line. Reynolds made two yards at line and was stopped by Gilbert. Clark made a quick kick to Auburn's 30-yard line and Scarborough returned to the 35-yard line. Mitchell made one yard at right end. Whitten broke through right guard for five yards. Mitchell kicked over Oglethorpe's goal for a total of about sixty yards. The ball was placed on Oglethorpe's 20-yard line. Clark was stopped at right guard for no gain. Mitrick drove through the center of the line for a first down and was stopped by Whitten. Reynolds stopped in the middle of the line for no gain. Moon made three yards on a spin play, being stopped by Stewart. Auburn was offsides on the play and Oglethorpe took the penalty. Mitrick made a first down through the center of the line. Auburn called for time out. Leslie went in for Moon. On a triple reverse play around left end Leslie made twenty-two yards. Mitrick was stopped at the center of the line for no gain. Mitrick lost one yard at the line, tackled by Tolve. An attempted pass from Clark to McNamara was intercepted by Mitchell who ran seventy yards for a touchdown. Stewart's kick for the extra point was low. Score: Auburn 6, Oglethorpe 0. Sullivan went in for Reynolds. Stewart kicked off out of bounds on the twenty-two yard line. The ball was brought back and kicked again. Clark ran it back to the thirty-yard line where he was tackled by Stewart. Sullivan was stopped by Gilbert and Stewart for no gain. Mitrick failed to gain at center. Clark punted to Auburn's 30-yard line where McNamara grounded the ball. Whitten made four yards over left guard. Mitchell punted 69 yards to Oglethorpe's one-yard line where Fenton grounded it. Mitrick plunged over left guard for six yards. Clark made one yard at right tackle. Clark punted out to the 46-yard line where the ball wq,s grounded by Freeman. Mitchell was stopped at right end for no gain. Whitten failed to gain at left guard. Whitten plunged over right guard for four yards and Mitchell punted to Clark on the 3-yard line where Fenton downed him in his tracks as the first quarter ended. Score: Auburn 6, Oglethorpe 0. SECOND QUARTER Auburn substituted Brown for Scarborough, Karam for Mitchell, Wright for Whitten, Coleman for Stewart, Strange for Fenton, Williams for Eaves, Musgrove for Gilbert, Rodgers for Tolve, Levi for Welch, McCroskey for Houston. On two line plays Sullivan made three yards. Clark punted out of bounds on Oglethorpe's 35-yard line. Karam skirted right end for 6 yards. Both teams were offside on the next play. Time was called. Oglethorpe was penalized five yards for being offsides. Reynolds went in for Leslie and Moon for Sullivan for Oglethorpe. On a reverse to the left Wright made three yards. Karam fumbled and Robertson recovered for Oglethorpe. Pickard of Oglethorpe went in for Adams. Moon failed to gaki on a triple reverse. Reynolds lost one yard at, right tackle. Clarke was back in punt formation in the end zone but fumbled the ball and Auburn made a safety. Score: Auburn 8, Oglethorpe 0. Clark kicked to Karam on Auburn's 30-yard line and he returned it fifty-five yards to Oglethorpe's thirty-five. Wright plunged over right guard for two yards but the play was called back as both-' teams were offside. Coleman skirted left end for five yards. Karam hit right guard for four yards. Auburn was penalized five yards on the next play for being offsides. Karam passed to Coleman for ten yards and a first down. Blake went in for Karam for Auburn and passed to Coleman for five yards. Auburn failed to gain on 2 plays. Blake punted over the goal line and the ball was placed on Oglethorpe's 20-yard line. Time was called for Oglethorpe and Byars went in for Darracott for the Petrels. Mitrick crushed over left tackle for eight yards. Clark lost one yard at center. Mitrick drove through center for a first down. On a double re- (Continued on Page 4) f A G E TWO T H E A U B U R N 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 SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 Sty? Auburn plainsman Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates, $2.50 per year (58 issues), $1.50 per semester (29 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Alabama. Business and editorial offices at Auburn Printing Company, on West Magnolia Avenue. Office hours: 11-12 A. M., 3-4 P. M. daily. STAFF Neil 0. Davis Fred Moss — Editor-in-Chief Business Manager n t n o en Associated golltfliatt frrcss WISCONSIN EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editors: Cecil Strong, Walter Brown, and Jack Knowlton. Managing Editors: Kyser Cox and Douglas Wallace. Society Reporters: Mildred Watkins, Evelyn Perry, Louella Botsford and Katie Lou Chapman. Reporters: Bill Grace, Alvin Morland, Bill Emery, Sam Gibbons, Bobby Chestnutt, John Cameron, Dan Smith. BUSINESS STAFF Joe Whiteside Adv. Mgr. and Asst. Bus. Mgr. Bill Lee Circulation Manager Jim Pike Asst Circulation Manager Speedy Shannon Asst. Adv. Manager Bill Radney Circulation Asst. George Perry Circulation Asst. L. A. Kerr Circulation Asst. WELCOME ALUMNI! Glad to see you here, Grads. Once more you have returned to a spot that is undoubtedly dear to your hearts. As you well know, Auburn has had her ups and downs on the gridiron, and this year happens to be one of her lean years because the team is yet in a formative stage. The Plainsmen need the students' backing, but they need yours, too. Alumni support will go a long way in determining whether or not Auburn will be represented by a creditable football team this year. Students believe that the team has the "makings" but they also realize that Coach Meagher is not a miracle man and can not produce a winning team here his first year. May you see the situation as we see it and, in the meantime believe in Auburn as we think you do. Blue Key, national honor society, has arranged a special program for your benefit and entertainment this week-end. Nothing has been left undone which students think would go to make Homecoming a success from your point of view. We want you to enjoy yourselves as much as we enjoy having you here. Hurry back! SOPHOMORE HOP A general feeling of jollity and merriment pervades the campus. Gene Sammarco and his boys are "whooping it up." Radiant sophomores strut about the campus, talking about our dance. Groups of aspiring politicians are huddling about the gym floor. Lovesick sophomores discuss pretty maids far into the night, much to the displeasure of their sleepy fraternity brothers. Freshmen stand about awkwardly, watching everything with shifty eyes. Seniors drag the girls about town with a bored air of sophistication. Fraternity presidents tear their hair when someone's girl doesn't come and they have saved room. Architects stroll about the floor in red-eyed bewilderment. But the next problem doesn't come due for several weeks. Faculty members look upon the proceedings with a weather eye cocked and shake their heads. Yes, it's the Sophomore hop, men. GLOMERATA PHOTOGRAPHS Last week the editor and the business manager of the Glomerata announced that they would begin taking pictures for the 1934-35 annual. The cooperation which the staff has received from the student body is most disheartening. Students have failed to appear at the Glomerata office to fill their appointments to have their photos made. The staff of the year book is putting forth every effort to give the student an attractive record of the year's events, but this is impossible unless they receive the cooperation of the entire school. Many seem to be laboring under false impressions. Realizing financial difficulties have much to do with students not having their pictures taken, last year the managers of the annual and school authorities made an arrangement which should overcome such obstacles. Students' pictures are already paid for, that having been included in the regular student activities fee. Naturally, a large number of pictures in the year book enhances its appearance very much. The Glomerata belongs to the individual and becomes more valuable with each succeeding year. It is up to the student. Do you want your picture in this year's Glomerata? We are a part of the undergraduate life, and the annual is a lasting reflection of our present activities. We are not doing a favor for the staff or the college when we have our pictures taken for the Glomerata. It is just a case of taking advantage of a personal opportunity. Why not have your picture made at the time your appointment card calls for. GET A GOOD START The advice President Conant, of Harvard, gave to the one thousand or more students entering that school for the first time was to remember the words of his predecessor, Dr. Lowell, who said that in every race a good start is important Such advice may well be considered by all those beginning a college career. Invention and industry have speeded up this old world to the point where only those best prepared can stick in the race, while the others lag behind. The best prepared hre those who have had the good fortune to attend a college and have had foresight enough to get their headstart while the getting was good. Unless one gets a good start while in college, his chances for forging ahead later on in the race are that much less. With such advice as Dr. Lowell's in mind, why is it that so many college students try to be "collegiate" and have what they term a good time rather than develop their mental capacity? True, some social life and gaiety is necessary in any college; but such activity should be supplementary or as a diversion from the regular routine of studies and not the most important factor as some would have it. It all boils down to the plain truth that the college "cut up" enjoys his popularity for a time depending upon his genius; but once out in the world, he finds nobody who would even so much as pay any attention to him, much less give Trim a job; whereas, the student who got a good start and who discovered a happy medium between work and pleasure is enjoying the compensations for his efforts. LECTURE COURSE With Dorothy Thompson speaking Wednesday evening, November 26 on "The Crisis in Germany," the Montgomery Lecture Course will begin its sixth in a series of lectures dealing with current problems confronting the world. Every year this open Forum has brought speakers of international reputation, and this year is to be no exception to the rule. The lectures will be given in the Junior High School auditorium. Dorothy Thompson is well qualified to speak on the situation in Germany, having lived abroad for many years and interviewed most of the important statesmen in Europe. She is well known as an author and journalist and is the wife of Sinclair Lewis. She has an excellent reputation as a lecturer and is a regular contributor to current periodicals. On January 17, Horace Kallen, professor of philosophy and psychology at the New School for Social Research in New York, will speak on "The Future of Individualism in America." Professor Kallen is recognized as a figure outstanding among the original thinkers and interpreters of this generation. The next lecture will be given by Julian Bryan, Princeton graduate of '21. He will display several thousand feet of Russian film, which he took himself while visiting in that country and will discuss the various phases of the new experiment while showing the pictures. His subject is "Camera Glimpses of Russia." Earnest Gruening, newspaper' editor and regular contributor to the leading New York newspapers, will speak during March. He has not yet made a choice as to his subject. George E. Sokolsky, also an outstanding journalist, will speak April 23 on "Why Revolution Does Not Come." Mr. Sokolsky is an authority on the Orient and has written many articles for the Atlantic Monthly and Vanity Fair. Auburn students and professors should avail themselves of any opportunity they may have to attend any of the programs sponsored by the Montgomery Lecture Course. Let us get away from our "little world" and hear what someone else has to tell us. IDLE EMS What a homecoming. . . . The fraternity house decorations look good. . . . This innovation is a good thing for Auburn. . . . The dances are better than the usual openings are. . . . Congratulations Social Committee. . . . Or we should have said two or three men . . . they usually do all the work on the committee. . . . Why not have one man in charge of the major sets of dances . . . he does all the work usually and that would do away with awarding nine passes for nothing. . . . Wonder how many Au-burnites will attend the Tulane game. . . . It'd be funny if Auburn slipped up and handed the Greenies a lacing again . . . and it wouldn't surprise me if they did just that thing. . . . Why don't you go down and have your Glomerata photo taken when you're supposed to . . . it wouldn't inconvenience you much. IN THE MEANTIME By Durn 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. * * *' * FIRST let me bid you welcome, all you alumni! It is with great pleasure that we again welcome you to the "Loveliest Village," and it is our heartfelt desire that you will enjoy yourself so much that you will not be able to wait until next year to come back to see us. The "Village" is yours. * * * * NEXT, let me tell you something about this column. In writing this space filler I will endeavor to picture things and happenings in Auburn as I see them, sometimes adding a comment, sometimes not. In either case I hope that you will find my copy interesting and sometimes helpful. There may be times when I shall attempt to express an opinion on some national or state policy; however, I shall reserve the right to change my mind about these things; therefore, I'm not going to adhere to or state a specific policy for this column. * * * * EVESDROPPING on some of our students convinces me that the "Auburn Knights" should get a good vocalist. If local talent is not available attempt should be made to secure it elsewhere. Such a talented orchestra as the Knights should not be handicapped by the lack of a capable singer. The orchestra has proven its ability by its imitations of Clyde McCoy's version of "Sugar Blues," Jimmie Green's "Bessie Couldn't Help It," and its own inimitable arrangement of "Liebestraum." Notice, however, that in two of these, the most popular of their repertoire, that there is no vocal refrain and that in the other the versatile drummer is the featured vocalist. Now then, take one of the most popular bands in the country and you will find that it has a vocalist, who is more famous for his voice than for his talent for playing the fiddle. * * * * COLLEGE DRINKING has taken on a new atmosphere now that prohibition has been repealed. Old sots who used to guzzle the canned heat and potash that was sold for "charred in the keg" liquor are now becoming "gentlemen" in the art of drinking. Of course, since our state has not yet seen the benefits of a liquor tax, all we can get must be smuggled in to us. This, naturally, involves some extra expense, but the college student is intelligent enough to see the advantages of this whiskey over the former. The day will come (I hope) when the college student may sip his julep and study Geoffrey Chaucer at the same time. Something wet now and then would go mighty well with such a dry subject as "Canterbury Tales." * * * * SPORTSMANSHIP . . . recently a crew of Britishers were beaten in a series of yacht races; now they charge that they were not given a square deal. Is America's Cup so valuable that we are willing to give up our name as sportsmen for its defense. Would it not be more meritorious for England to win the cup and have the world say, "Too bad, America, you sailed a good race," than to have one skipper say, "I will not challenge for America's Cup again." With this thought in mind, let us embark upon the 1934 football season as good, clean sportsmen. * + * * •FROM the U. S. Airplane Carrier Saratoga comes a timely poem, which for the benefit of you who have trouble keeping buttons on your shirts, I herewith reproduce: "How doth the gentle laundress Search out the weakest joints, And always scrape the buttons off At the most strategic points." * * * * TID BITS: To you eggs who gripe about these columns being filled with the same old hokum, how about offering some suggestions or trying to write one yourself? Actions speak louder than words, so I have heard. Those who ought to know say that prosperity is still just around the corner. But no matter what corner it is around, we can be pretty sure that it is going to stay there. It's about time that the Council was deciding what they are going to do about excusing us for the football games. It is a good thing to know so we can decide what we are going to do ourselves. Some time ago Auburn used to have an honor system. Nowadays the thing has been turned around a little bit so that the prof has the honor and the students the system. And once upon a time, too, we used to be quite proud of what we called the Auburn Spirit Now it's nothing but a ghost, and even Popeye is afraid of a ghost. Oh, what hell it is to try and study these balmy, romantic nights with thoughts of the coming dances followed by the Thanksgiving holidays with Christmas coming right on top of that. New year's resolution: Will study to show myself approved so that my parents can feel proud of their little Johnny. But in the AUBURN FOOTPRINTS We have been informed that one must "Squint" when he looks at Bill Hughes now. * * * * * * "Oh, why did you flirt with me? Why did you give me dates every night? Why did you encourage me when you were already engaged?" . "I wanted to test my love for Percy." * * * * * * DEFINITION: Closet-^-A place in which a girl keeps most of her clothes when she is dressed up. * * * * * * City dwellers have been advised to enroll for the new course being taught here, "How to be a Good Pedestrian." Geta Wood will teach the class. * * * * * * Wonder how many boys have been just a bit surprised this week-end when informed that one of the girls they sent bids to, but whom they hardly know, is here for the dances. * * * * * * Special communications with Miss Post suggest the following to those attending the Sophomore Hop: 1. If your girl has on one of those new evening dresses speak flatteringly of her back. But remember that it is in poor taste to speak of moles. 2. Remember that a man larger than yourself is always right. 3. Always offer apologies if you collide with more than four couples at one time. 4. When walking on your partner's feet try not to shift the weight unnecessarily. 5. Music will go to your head. Never make dates on the floor. 6. Don't try to out-sing the vocalist in the orchestra; while he may not have as good a voice as you have, he is a member of the orchestra. 7. Don't make over three dates for one dance. The fourth one might get angry. * * * * * * "Who made the first cotton gin?" "Are they making it from that now, too?" * * * * * * They say that farmers are always attracted by hay seed. Will Montevallo lassies please sit up and take note? * * * * * * We have changed our opinion of Joe Purvis; he was no ordinary man. We hear that he once edited a paper that 25 people approved of. * * * * * * In several cases it took good engineers to get home from the dance last night * * * * * * How sweet to waken in the morn, Without a care the mind to cumber, To hurry to the phone and find Some fool is calling the wrong number. * * * * * * Heard at the dances: "You sho drunk I can't see you." CABBAGES AND KINGS By B. S. WITHOUT THE PALE Durham, N. C.—Mysteriously, the word of Toombs Night has reached the freshmen. Toombs night, Duke's traditional initiation night for that most honorary order during which it is well known that "every man for himself" is the fearful cry of all freshmen, without doubt is the one night in which the frosh choose their exit long before they are told to do so. Just who these persons are who inform the freshmen of Duke's far-famed "Roman Holiday" has never quite been determined, but it has been whispered about the campus that Toombs' inquisitorial methods will make the frosh "fess up" in the not distant future. Already the freshmen are locking their windows before retiring, with strange fears of this horrific night of blood, and at the same time reacting to the whispered doubts about whether locked windows will afford them much protection. Some of them have already been told that the new housing system was created to shelter them from just such an emergency as this. * * * * Washington, D. C.—An appeal to President Roosevelt to stop discrimination and "lockouts" against union textile workers whose nation-wide strike ended Monday is contemplated by union leaders, it was announced by Francis J. Gorman, chairman of the strike committee and vice-president of the United Textile Workers. Mr. Gorman charged that "outrageous cases of wholesale discrimination were being reported, especially from the South. Strong sentiment for renewal of the strike had developed, he said, particularly in the Southern states. Many of the workers were threatening to walk out again and were being urged by their local leaders to do so, Mr. Gorman said. * * * * Louisiana State University.—Improvements to facilitate the large crowds attending football games have recently been completed on the stadium, according to T. P. Heard, athletic director. Additional ticket" booths have been constructed at the exits of the stadium to handle the last minute rush for tickets, and a parking lot has been built near the west end, Mr. Heard announces. * * * • * University of Kentucky.'—According to Lloyd A. Averett, executive secretary of the Commerce-Employment association of the University, 147 students have obtained positions through the assistance of the association in the two years of its existence. Of the 147 students that obtained positions, 22 of them procured part time jobs prior to graduation; while the remainder meantime, well, that remains to be seen. Wonder if a certain church in town had a record attendance last Sunday. If they did, it's beyond me. obtained full time work after completing their college course. Mr. Averett states that 92 per cent, of the members of the class of 1933, and all but four of the members of the 1934 class are now employed. * * * * Florence- State Teacher's College;—Dr. Floyd F. Cunningham, social and economic geographer and head of the department of geography, sailed August 13 from New York on the S. S. Manhattan for Warsaw, Poland, where he attended the International Congress of Geography, which convened there August 23-31. Dr. Cunningham is official representative of the state of Alabama. He went direct to Hamburg, Germany, stopping at Cobb, Ireland, Southampton, England, and Havre, France, en route. * * * * i Baltimore, Md.—Although no figures are available locally on the number of loans made in Baltimore and the state, Arthur E. Hungerford, state director of the Federal Housing Commission, said that present indications are that banks are approving new loans in constantly increasing numbers. "The reports are made directly to Washington," he said, "and we get no accurate or approximate figures." He said he knew, however, from his conversations with bankers in the city that these loans are mounting daily. * * * * London, England.—John Charles de la Waterford, was killed by a rifle shot early House, in Portlaw, County Waterford, Irish Tuesday morning at his home, Curraghmore Poer Beresford, seventh Marquis of Free State. A footman, sleeping over the gun room, was awakened at 6 a. m. by the groans below. The marquis was found unconscious on the floor, with a bullet wound in his right temple and a recently discharged .22 caliber rifle beside him. A coroner's inquest later returned a verdict of accidental death. * ' * * * University, Ala.—An all-time enrollment figure of 4,425 was set for the first week enrollment at the University, according to an announcement by Dr. George H. Denny, president of the University. * * * * Birmingham, Ala.—After three state and two defense witnesses had testified, Judge Abernethy Wednesday afternoon adjourned until Thursday of next week the preliminary trial of Deputy J. W. Alexander, facing two murder charges in the slaying of two negroes during a disturbance September 16 near Porter Mines. The negroes were shot when union men marched on non-union miners in an attempt to force them to join the organization. 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. * * * * CRITICS who have been so harsh in their condemnation of Hugh Johnson, now that he is no longer big shot in the N. R. A. may well stop to consider the accomplishments of tl.j fiery ex-cavalryman. President Roosevelt, in accepting Johnson's resignation, phrases in his usual adequate fashion the achievement of his former aide. " . . . . it will always be remembered that under you the N. R. A. in only a little over a year, accomplished long overdue reforms in our social and business structures. The elimination of child labor, the recognition of the principles of a fair wage and collective bargaining, and the first efforts to eliminate unfair practices within business —these among many others are chalked up to your credit." Johnson may now enjoy the fruits of his retirement, secure in the knowledge of a well performed task, but it is a safe assumption that his critics will continue unabated in their unreasoning attacks on the administration which backed Johnson in his every move. The long forgotten men of this country are making a serious mistake by remaining silent in the face of this clamorous minority which is attempting to shove them back into the gloom in which they have wandered for the past few thousand years. Big business is making a determined effort to cancel the New Deal, and revert to the era of stacked decks . . . . and if they are not confronted with active opposition from the mass of the people they will accomplish their purpose. After all, Franklin D. can't be both general and army in this battle for square dealing, you know. * * * * THIS COLUMN is cognizant of the fact that it has inadvertently committed a grave social error. We have been running for almost a month, and have not yet even mentioned our great sister institution, Montevallo. We offer our most humble apologies, and may it suffice for the present to say that we recognize Montevallo as one of the outstanding institutions of the South, a seat of culture, and the home of many beautiful maidens. We will have to forego any further statements at this time, on account of, as the inimitable Gum would say, we have never been to Montevallo, and know little of the lasses who roam its hallowed halls. * * * * ALUMNI visiting the village this weekend will notice many changes in their alma mater, one of the most outstanding of which will be the improvement of the campus during the past few years. That this improvement has not stopped, but is still being carried out, will be evidenced by the ffine new road which is being -built between the Administration Building and Duncan Hall. * * * * BLUE KEY is to be commended for its efforts towards making a real homecoming out of this year's affair. Honor societies often degenerate into mere organs for the gratification of the "brass-hunger" of some of our aspiring Juniors. This constructive effort on the part of Blue Key, especially the feature of the information bureau for the alumni, marks the present organization as worthy of the name "honor society." * * * * GERMANY is a land of strange happenings and strange people. A leading American track coach, recently returned from that country, says the German University Students take almost no interest in athletics —"all they do is sit around and drink beer and study." Which is probably a good way to get an education, but how can it compare with the feeling one has when, the belly pleasantly embalmed with "Royal Palm," one watches the athletic prowess of other people on the football field. * * * * TAG ENDS. The new slang expression to replace "that come-hither look" is "the bedroom eye" . . . Wonder how many of the well-known Greeks are going to string crepe paper over the living rooms of their houses. Personally, I don't like crepe paper—not in fraternity living rooms . . . The reason this column is more than usually disorganized today is that the unkind critic of a polished and repolished poem which was to fill half the space said, "The thing looks like a first draft to me." . . . Art, for thy sake, what indignities do I suffer. . . .-There is a blond-headed lady with freckles and a pugnacious mouth who is going to do some explaining when she arrives in this town. . . . Auburn students, if nothing else, are connoisseurs of radio dance orchestras. . . . Again there'll be the well-known plethora of girls over the week-end-—which is all right with me. . . . Wonder why everyone Squints at our most exalted commander, Bill Hughes, when meeting him on the campus? Don't forget to have your Glomerata pictures made by appointment. SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 T H E A U B U R N PLAINSMAN A L A B A M A POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE P A G E THREE TEN FREE STYLE ARTISTS CHOSEN FOR FROSH TANK TEAM „ „ , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Prospects For Outstanding Cross Country Team Are Bright This Season COACH MORRIS PLEASED WITH RESULTS OF FINAL TRY-OUTS CANDIDATES ARE WORKING UNDER COACH HUTSELL Funchess, Pihl, Gait, Emery, Of Last Year's Team Are Working Out The Cross-Country team under the tutelage of Coach Hutsell is slowly but steadily rounding into shape. Although it is far too early in the season to make any predictions, the prospects are, if anything, probably better than at this time last year. At the present time there are eight men on the squad. Three of them, Linwood Funchess, Carl Pihl, and Bill Emrey, and a fourth man, Ed Gait, who will report next week after recovering from a recent operation, were members of last year's team. Ed Powers, W. V. Chandler, R. E. Charlton, Alvin Moreland, and H. L. Terrell are likely prospects who are expected to prove their ability during the coming season. Last year, unfortunately, only one meet was held. This year meets are being arranged with Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, University of Florida, Howard and Birmingham- Southern. At the present time the Auburn Cross-Country run record is 15 mins., 33 sec. This record was set by Em-mett McQueen at the University of Back Again JIMMIE HITCHCOCK, assistant backfield coach, returned to the Plains last week to take up his duties (or the year. Hitchcock is one of the few holders of all-American honors in two sports. Georgia in 1932. The record for the course at Auburn is 15 mins., 45 sees., and is held also by McQueen. Last year the best time run, 15 mins., 52 sees., was by Linwood Funchess, captain of this year's team. Pihl was PICTURES AND SHINGLES FRAMED 5-Tube CROSLEY Radio Sets $19.99 AUBURN FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings TIGER GROWLS = = B y OBSERVER ===== The 1934 gridiron season officially swings into action to-day with practically every major football team in the country ready for action. In our own Southeastern Conference every member is poised for the opening whistle which is expected to send them into one of the most hectic gridiron scrambles in the history of the sport. Only one intra-conference game is set for to-day, that being Vanderbilt's meeting with Mississippi State in Nashville. The rest of the battles are expected to be customary warm-up affairs, although some of them probably will be close. Alabama, Tulane, and Georgia, the three pre-season favorites, open with Howard, Chattanooga, and Stetson respectively. Auburn plays Oglethorpe, Florida takes on Rollins, Georgia Tech plays host to Clemson, Chet Wynne's Kentucky Wildcats tackle Washington and Lee, Louisiana State meets Rice, Mississippi plays Memphis Teachers, Tennessee meets Centre College, and Sewanee battles Southwestern in the remaining tilts involving Southeastern teams. Welcome Alumni and Visitors! Auburn Ice & Coal Company B U I L D I N G M A T E R I AL ICE AND COAL Phone 239-J . -— m ' : • : • ' • : . • : :'.-,.. CAMPUS COSTUME " like black bands) —it's practically the university uniform for Fall. And Stetson has the hat * THE STETSON BANTAM $ THE STETSON PLAYBOY +J OTHER STETSONS S6 AND LP John B. Stetson Company And now to a custom established last season, that of predicting the scores of Southeastern games each week. This column wishes to remind you that this is a very hazardous task, one which, while requiring little reasoning power, involves, in the main, strong nerves. There are so many things that have to be taken into consideration in trying to pick a football score that anything is likely to happen. So, steady yourselves for this first effort. The wild scramble is on: Auburn, 20; Oglethorpe, 7. Alabama, 33; Howard,. 0. Vanderbilt, 20; Mississippi State, 6. Tulane, 25; Chattanooga, 0. Tennessee, 21; Centre, 0. L. S. U., 13; Rice, 7. Birmingham-Southern, 20; Loyola, 0. Florida, 27; Rollings, 0. Georgia, 35; Stetson, 0. Georgia Tech, 19; Clemson, 7. Mississippi, 13; Memphis Teachers, 0. Sewanee, 7; Southwestern, 6. Kentucky, 14; W. and L., 0. * * * Shades of many Auburn athletic heroes, both past and present, stalked across Drake Field Saturday afternoon during Auburn's freshman game with Birmingham-Southern's first year men. Such names as Hitchcock, Caton, Fenton, Whitten, and Suydam were found in the line-up of Orange and Blue rodents. Billy Hitchcock, brother of Auburn's famed all-Amer-ican Captain Jimmie of two years ago; Jimmie Fenton, brother of Ben-nie and Collins Fenton, varsity players this year; and Jack Suydam, brother of Jim Suydam, captain of Auburn's polo team last year and one of the outstanding players of this sport Auburn has turned out, are promising candidates for halfback positions. Harry Whitten also has a brother on the freshman team, an outstanding candidate for a guard position. Fay Caton, tackle, is a cousin of Noah Winston Caton, one of Auburn's immortal gridiron greats. Noah Caton, from the center position, captained the Tigers in 1920 during the Donahue regime at the Plains and won all-Southern honors that year. His death a few years after graduation was mourned by students and faculty alike. To perpetuate his memory the Auburn Presbyterian church named its student Sunday school class in his honor. Nine Games Will Take Plainsmen 4,218 Miles To meet nine of the ten tough foes on their 1934 football schedule, the Alabama Poly Tigers will travel 4,218 miles. - The Tigers, who clash with Oglethorpe at Auburn on Saturday, September 29, in their only scrap on the local field, make their longest journey of the year to Lexington, Ky., to battle Chet Wynne's Kentucky Wildcats. The jaunt from Auburn to Lexington will carry the Plainsmen over 1,050 miles. Number of miles the Tigers will ride the Pullmans for each of their nine road engagements follows: Sept. 21, Birmingham-Southern, Montgomery, 116; Oct. 6, Tulane, New Orleans, 756; Oct. 13, L. S. U., Baton Rouge, 874; Oct. 20, Vanderbilt, Nashville, 724; Oct. 27, Kentucky, Lexing- SEVERAL TEAMS GO INTO ACTION ON GRIDS TODAY Only Two Southeastern Conference Teams Meet Each Other This Week While the Auburn Tigers battled the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels, nine other Southeastern Conference elevens went into action. The only two conference teams that were slated to meet each other are Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. Mississippi State downed Howard last week and were confident that they will do the same to Vanderbilt. Coach Chet Wynne prepared his Kentucky eleven for a victory over Washington and Lee. Last week Kentucky was in form and romped over Maryville, 25-6. This game, along with the Georgia Tech-Clemson struggle, looked like the headliner in the Southern grid world today. Alabama, having been rated by several scribes as the strongest eleven in the South and one of the strongest in the country, expected to find an easy foe in Howard College. Georgia was opening her 1934 grid season against Stetson and the Tennessee Volunteers began their warfare when they met Centre. Florida was to engage Rollins, Louisiana State University to meet Rice, Sewanee to battle Southwestern of Memphis, and Tulane was to tackle Chattanooga. Smith, Laney, Paul, Forbes, R. Martin, H. Martin, Barlow, Cox, Crouch, and Wilkes Make Grade In Competition Among Twenty Candidates; Experienced Swimmers Make Squad Time try outs for the free style events were concluded Thursday, September 27, at the Alumni Gymnasium pool and Coach Howard Morris picked the team that will represent Auburn at the freshmen swimming meets this year. Ten free style men made the grade out of the twenty that reported for practice at the beginning of the semester. "The time try outs bore out what I said in a previous issue of the Plainsman," Coach Morris stated, "and I expect the freshmen to have a real team. The marks made by this year's squad are far better than any other freshman group have ever done." Those that have been chosen as members of the tank squad are Smith, Paul, Laney, Forbes, R. Martin, H. •Martin, Barlow, Cox, Crouch, and Wilkes. Practically all of these men made a good showing in the preliminary practice. ton, 1,050; Nov. 3, Duke, Birmingham, 270; Nov. 10, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga., 232; Nov. 17, Florida, Montgomery, 116; and Nov. 24, Georgia, Columbus, Ga., 76. . — — — t WELCOME TO OUR FRIENDS . . . OLD AND NEW COME A N D SEE US COLLEGE BARBER SHOP but a few strides behind with the time pi 16 mins., 13 sees., and Gait followed closely, his time being 16 mins., 18 sees. These times are exceptionally good, and it is interesting to note that until two years ago the record time was 16 mins., 19 sees. Cross-country running, which is undoubtedly the most gruelling of all the running events, has not evoked a great deal of interest in the past. The reason being that, except in rare instances, it is not a spectacular event. It is, however, an event which can be run only by athletes in the pink of condition. It is estimated that during the training period last year each man ran approximately one hundred and fifty miles. LOST—Key ring with sixteen key* on campus Tuesday night. Finder please return to W. C. Morgan or Plainsman office. SPECIAL ORDERS FOR FREEMAN SHOES In all the new leathers—North Cape Seal, Scotch Grain, Adonis Calfskin and Boarded Calfskin GOLF SHOES—Gro-Cord and Spike Sole MADE TO MEASURE PANTS $5.00 And Up Remember we have the Brook's and Storr's Schaefer Tailoring Lines THE TOGGERY G. W. REW, Mgr. According to Coach Morris, Edwin Barlow, Mobile, was unusually good in the 220-yard event and the quarter mile, his time in both events being far ahead of any of his competitors. Barlow has his own peculiar style and is able to make very good time with it. Watching him, one would think that his stroke would slow him up, but he is able to keep the same pace throughout a long distance swim. Although he uses his own style, he has been able to better the freshmen record in the quarter mile. Smith has the record of being the most improved swimmer on the squad. Although his chances of becoming a member of the team at the start of the season were small, his continuous practice has given him a place on the team. He made his best time in the 220-yard event and the 100-yard dish. In the 50-yard dash Forbes missed the freshmen record by .3 of a second. -(Continued on Page 4) WELCOME VISITORS! Try our store for all kinds of drugs, magazines, candy, tobacco* EXCELLENT FOUNTAIN - SERVICE * TOOMER'S — On the Corner — HAGEDORN'S DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS LADIES' READY TO WEAR LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES DRAPERIES — CURTAINS — CARPETS A MOST COMPLETE GENT'S FURNISHING DEPARTMENT OPELIKA, ALABAMA Welcome Alumni and Visitors! Meadows Garage GAS - OIL - TIRES and all Auto Accessories Cars for hire at low rates Complete car servicing and repairing COME TO METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL •- 9:45 P A G E F O UR T H E A U B U R N 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 SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 TIGERS DEFEAT PETRELS IN HOMECOMING GAME (Continued from Page 1) verse Mitrick made first down over right tackle. Mitrick made four yards at the center of the line. He picked up four more at right guard but Moon failed to gain at right tackle. Substitutions were sent in for Auburn to make the lineup the same as at the beginning of the game. Reynolds kicked to Auburn's 2-yard line where the ball was downed by McNeeley. Whitten hit left guard for 5 yards. Mitchell went over right tackle for 9 yards and first down. Whitten was 'stopped for no gain at the left side of the line. On the next play Mitchell fumbled and Moon recovered for Oglethorpe. Clark passed to Reynolds for no gain. Clark made two yards at left guard. Puryear went in for Clark for Oglethorpe. Puryear passed over the goal line and the ball was brought back. Kil-gore went in for Whitten. Puryear passed again to Moon 25 yards to Auburn's 5-yard line. Mitrick failed to gain at right guard at the half ended. Score: Auburn 8, Oglethorpe 0. THIRD QUARTER Stewart kicked off for Auburn to Clark who returned to the 20-yard line. The tackle was made by Gilbert. Mitrick went over right guard for one yard. Mitrick went over left guard for two yards. Leslie skirted left end for first down. He then failed to gain at center. Mitrick lost one yard at right tackle but Leslie made nine on a double reverse around left end. Clark kicked to Scarborough on Auburn's 25-yard line where Freeman downed him. Mitchell was swamped by several players and lost a yard. Stewart drove over right guard for six yards. Mitchell quick kicked out of bounds on Oglethorpe's 38-yard line. Rodgers went in for Tolve for Auburn. Sullivan picked up three yards over left tackle. Mitrick plunged through center for five yards. Oglethorpe was penalized fifteen yards for holding. On an attempted pass from Clark to Mitrick, Gilbert intercepted the ball and ran it back eight yards to Oglethorpe's 29-yard line. Brown went in for Scarborough and Karam for Mitchell for Auburn and Oglethorpe sent in Darracott for By-ars. Whitten drove over left guard for six yards. He then fumbled and the WELCOME VISITORS, HOME FOLK AND STUDENTS TO OUR NEW C O L L E G E INN Where the food is good, the service quick and courteous, and eating is a real pleasure accompanied by HAPPY DAVIS AND HIS PLENTY GOOD CAVALIERS The Coining College Orchestra of the South MEALS SERVED FROM 7 A. M. TO 12 P. M. Also All Kinds Of TOASTED SANDWICHES FOUNTAIN DRINKS And TENDER K. C. SIZZLING STEAK Meal Tickets For $5.00 COLLEGE INN SATURDAY, Sept. 29 "THE FIGHTING TEXAN" With Rex Bell MIDNIGHT SHOW, 10 O'clock Pat O'Brien in "THE PERSONALITY KID" MONDAY, Oct. 1 "MANHATTAN MELODRAMA" With Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy TUESDAY, Oct. 2 "THE MAN WITH TWO FACES" With Edward G. Robinson — COMING — "HOLLYWOOD FLASHES" With 22 People On the Stage ball rolled five yard* where Eaves recovered for Auburn. Karam picked up two yards over right guard. Stew-ar made three yards at center and one the next play drove over center for a first down on Oglethorpe's four yard line. Pickard went in for Adams for Oglethorpe. Whitten hit the center of the line for one yard. Karam went over right tackle for a touchdown. Houston was hurt on the play and time was called for Auburn. McCroskey went in for Houston. Stewart place kicked for the extra point. Score: Auburn 15, Oglethorpe 0. Stewart kicked to Puryear on Oglethorpe's 3-yard line where he returned it to the 24. Fenton and Loflin stopped Puryear for no gain. Leslie picked up two yards over right tackle. Oglethorpe was penalized five yards for excessive time in huddle. Puryear was stopped for no gain at left end. He then kicked to Auburn's 40- yard line. Brown received and ran it back to the 46 where he was tackled by Sullivan. Time was called for Oglethorpe as McNamara was hurt on the last play. Thompson went in for McNamara, Moon for Leslie, and Sullivan for Reynolds. Auburn sent in Wright for Whitten. ' Play was resumed and Auburn was penalized fifteen yards for backfield in motion. Wright gained one yard at center. Karam made four yards at right end. The third quarter ended with the score: Auburn 15, Oglethorpe 0. FOURTH QUARTER Gant replaced Musgrove, Levi went in for Welch and Blake for Karam for Auburn. Blake punted to Oglethorp's 38-yard line. The ball hit an Oglethorpe man and McCroskey recovered for Auburn. Auburn's ball on Oglethorpe's 38-yard line. A pass from Blake to Fenton was no good. Coleman went in for Stewart for Auburn. On a spin play Coleman made one yard at center. Eaves lost one yard on an end-around play. Blake punted to Puryear on Oglethorpe's 15-yard line where he was downed by Fenton. Reynolds lost one yard at right guard. Moon skirted left end for three yards and time was called for Auburn. Williams substituted for Eaves for Auburn. Puryear made five yards at right tackle. He then punted to Brown on Auburn's 40-yard line and Brown returned it to Oglethorpe's 49. Coleman drove over left guard for seven yards but Auburn was offsides on the play and was penalized five yards. Wright made six yards over left tackle. Oglethorpe was offsides on the play and Auburn took the penalty. Coleman fumbled on the next play and Thompson recovered for Oglethorpe. Leslie went in for Moon for Oglethorpe. Auburn substituted Strange for Fenton and Kilgore for Wright. Leslie ran around left end and was tackled by Gantt for a five yard loss. Reynolds ran right end and was tackled for no gain. Puryear passed but it was incomplete. Puryear kicked to Blake who ran the ball back ten yards. Blake then gained four yards. On the second play Coleman went over left guard for five yards. Kilgore fumbled the ball but recovered for a three yard loss. Strange downed Blake's punt on the five yard line. Puryear went over right guard for seven yards. Mitrick went over center for a one yard gain. Auburn was penalized fifteen yards for roughing the passer. Collins went in for Levi, Gilliam for McCroskey, Bentley at left end for Auburn. Puryear went around left end on a fake punt for ten yards and a first down. Puryear passed to Leslie who fumbled and Auburn recovered. Kilgore went over right tackle for five yards. Auburn substituted Mc- Gehee, Cone, Black and Tipper. Oglethorpe sent in Tuppen for Reynolds. Kilgore went over lift tackle for twenty-eight yards. Ball was on 72- yard line. Bentley went over the left guard for four yards. Kilgore went over left guard for no gain. Oglethorpe was penalized five yards Oglethorpe was penalized five yards. Bentley went over right guard for four yards. Tupper went over left tackle for two yards. Bentley went over right end for no gain. Score: Auburn 15, Oglethorpe 0. First downs: Auburn 12, Oglethorpe 6. Scoring: Mitchell, 75 yards from intercepted pass; Karam, 20 yards over right tackle; Safety by Oglethorpe; Stewart, extra point (place kick). Two New Members To Serve On W.S.C. Here Miss Velma Patterson and Miss Emma Bennett Sellers were elected new members to the Women's Student Council at a special women's convocation at Langdon Hall Tuesday morning. Miss Patterson is president of Smith Hall and Miss Sellers is secretary of the council. Miss Zoe Dobbs talked to new women students, encouraging each to strive for membership in at least one honor society on the campus. Nellie Fuller, president of the Women's Athletic Association, explained requirements for membership in the organization and told of plans for the year. Cardinal Key was discussed by its president, Nell Lowe, who explained the purpose of the society, which is a sister organization to Blue Key. Martha Barrow, president of Theta Epsi-lon, home economics honorary society, told of the standards maintained by the organization and urged new students to strive for membership. Declaring that children should be made "music conscious" at an early stage, Miss Marion Flagg, music instructor at the Horace Mann School of Teachers College, Columbia University, asserts that every home should be a miniature grand opera, with all conversations between children and their parents taking place in a sing-song, chanting manner. More than 60 co-eds at DePauw University were routed from their beds early one morning last week when fire practically destroyed Mansfield Hall, oldest women's dormitory on the campus. Some twenty of the girls lost all their belongings. AUBURN WOMEN'S CLUB MEETS FOR OPENING SESSION New Officers Installed At First Meeting Of Club Last Thursday Afternoon Substitutions: Oglethorpe — Puryear, Sullivan, Thompson, Byars, Leslie, Pickard, Massey. Auburn—Williams, Musgrove, Rodgers, Strange, Levi, McCroskey, Brown, Coleman, Wright, Blake, Karam, Kilgore, Gantt. NOTICE! There will be a meeting of last year's Rifle Team Monday night at 7:30 in the Engineer's classroom. New officers of the Auburn Women's Club were installed at the first meeting of the year Thursday of last week at the Methodist church. Mrs. Herman Jones, who will again serve as president, presented the new officers as well as new members. Officers who will serve with Mrs. Jones this year are: Mrs. John Ivey, first vice-president; Mrs. Walter Schrieber, second vice-president; Mrs. Roger Allen, secretary; Mrs. Sewell, treasurer; and Mrs. A. D. Burke, auditor. Chairmen of the five departmental committees of the club, reported to their work for the coming year. Chairmen and the committees which they head are: Mrs. J. C. Cannon, home department; Mrs. Keith Reeve, art; Mrs. L. M. Sahag, garden; Mrs. George Scarseth, literary; and Mrs. H. C. Hoffsommer, music. In addition to the departments, the club maintains fourteen standing committees. The following new members of the women's club were welcomed: Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. W. H. Coppedge, Mrs. R. S. Suggs, Mrs. Carl Clark, Mrs. John Oliver, Mrs. T. W. Burns, Mrs. Burney, Mrs. J. W. Drake, Mrs. Homer Gibson, Mrs. L. N. Duncan, Mrs. D. W. Benson, Mrs. R. E. Yoder, Mrs. E. L. Mayton, Mrs. Hugh Cottle, Mrs. Gordon Fowler, Mrs. H. R. Bailey, Mrs. P. C. Brooks, Mrs. G. W. Winter, Mrs. J. 0. Morgan, Mrs. E. L. Spencer, Mrs. Roy Cargile, Mrs. I. B. Gritz, Mrs. 1. C. Hubbard, Mrs. Lee Sledge, Mrs. Barnett and Miss Marye Tamplin. TEN FREE STYLE ARTISTS CHOSEN FOR FROSH TANK TEAM LOST: Green and black Artcraft fountain pen in Physics room last Wednesday. If found please return to G. H. Plumlee at Pi Kappa Alpha house. (Continued from Page 3) Backstroke, breaststroke, and diving try outs are expected to be held at a later date. O'Conner, Ohio, has a good chance of backstroke and Rei-nol has given a good impression at the breaststroke position. Coach Morris will not be able to get a look at his diving aspirants until the broken diving board has been replaced. The tank men have had about a month's earlier start than last sea- 'son and have been practicing every day. Some of the men still are weak on wind and swim fifty lengths (approximately one-half a mile) daily to get it. The team is still weak in making the turns,-which are more important than the casual observer will think. A poorly made turn will easily lose a good part of a second and in a quarter mile event twenty-two turns have to be made. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. Tiger Theatre AUBURN, ALABAMA "The Showplace of East Alabama" SATURDAY, Sept. 29 Ricardo Cortez in "HAT, COAT, AND GLOVE" Bank Night—8:45 SUNDAY and MONDAY Sept. 3 0 a n d Oct. 1 MAE WEST in "BELLE OF THE NINETIES" With Roger Pryor, John Mack Brown, and Duke Ellington's Orchestra TUESDAY, Oct. 2 "DEATH ON THE DIAMOND" With Robert Young, Madge Evans, Nat Pendleton, and Ted Healy — On the Stage — A new thrill and lots of fun for the Tiger Patrons "AUCTION NIGHT," 8:45 SAMMARCO AND ORCHESTRA ARE WELL RECEIVED (Continued from Page 1) Henri Peagler, Homersville, Ga.; Wilma Proctor, Andalusia; Jessie Lee Raines, Geraldine, Ga.; Pinkie Reeve, Pensacola, Fla.; Mary Rudder, Stevenson; Annie Sheehan, Montgomery; Irene Sheehan, Montgomery; Evelyn Sledge, Montgomery; Gertrude Smith, Macon, Ga.; Jeanette Snead, Center; Elizabeth Spencer, Columbus, Ga.; Louise Starling, Montgomery; Emily Thornton, Montgomery; Sara Veazey, West Point, Ga.; Virginia Vernon, Huntsville; Frances Watkins, Columbus, Ga.; Mary Watson, Floma-ton; Eleanor West, Birmingham; Frances Wood, Troy; Mary Wood, Troy; Elizabeth Woolford, Atlanta, Ga.; Bertha Zimmerman, Chicka-mauga, Ga. Russell Circus Will Appear In Opelika The Russell Brothers Circus will exhibit at the fair-grounds in Opelika Friday, Oct. 5, giving both afternoon and evening performances. In the past attendance of Auburn people at the Opelika exhibitions has been large. The circus is a three-ring affair, which is entirely too large to be appreciated fully at one attendance. Popular prices have been scheduled so as to make possible attendance at both performances. Russell Brothers Circus is a western troup, this being its first trip east. The circus travels by motor, which is cheaper than rail travel. This makes possible lower rates. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. Always Ready to Serve You BANK OF AUBURN Bank of Personal Service Welcome Alumni and Visitors Burton's Bookstore RENTAL LIBRARY WE'RE NOT ADVERTISING BOOKS TO YOU . . . W e ' r e a d v e r t i s i n g hours of e n t e r t a i n m e n t at t h e lowest cost. FICTION Miller: "Lamb in His Bosom" Graves: "I Claudius" Allan: "Anthony Adverse" Young: "So Red the Rose" Stribling: "Unfinished Cathedral" Herbert: "Holy Deadlock" Golding: "Five Silver Daughters" Hobart: "River Supreme" Feuchtwanger: "Josephus" Twelve Southerners: "I'll Take My Stand" Carmer: "Stars Fell On Alabama" H u n d r e d s of Volumes to Select F r om F i c t i o n — Romance — A d v e n t u re Dollar Back Membership Fee 3c a Day Rate SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY Ttyldfo'Bet&l, iNaturally, they taste better—because Luckies use "The Cream of the Crop"—only the clean center leaves—these are the mildest leaves—they cost more—they taste better.
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Title | 1934-09-29 The Auburn Plainsman |
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Date Issued | 1934-09-29 |
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OCR Transcript | Semi-Weekly Plainsman Saturday Issue W$z Auburn plainsman Welcome Old Grads T O F O S T E R THE A U B U R N S P I R IT VOLUME LVIII AUBURN, ALABAMA, SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 NUMBER 7 TIGERS DEFEAT OGLETHORPE, 15-0 Sophomore Hop Acclaimed Success By Those Present AUBURN PRESENTS STRONG RUNNING ATTACK TO BEAT BACK DECEPTIVE PETRELS SAMMARCO AND ORCHESTRA ARE WELL RECEIVED Appeared Before Large Crowd Today Honor Societies Sponsor Three Dances Of Series; Tau Beta Pi Dance Be Given Tonight BANQUET GIVEN D e c o r a t i o ns Depict Early Cali-f o r n i a n Scene; Constructed By Jacobs And McEwen Loud in their praise for Gene Sam-marco, the decorations, and the general success of the Sophomore Hop, acclamation from those who attended the dances yesterday are to the effect that Auburn is in the midst of one of her*most successful sets of opening dances. The series began yesterday afternoon. Last night a number of out-of-town girls were in attendance at the dance when the Grand March was held. Miss Isbell Lane, of Talladega, and Joe Sarver, president of the Sophomore class led the march. Scabbard and Blade sponsored the dance this morning. Several lead-outs were held in honor of the organization. The tea dance this afternoon was sponsored by Blue Key. Those seniors who were recently elected to the society were officially tapped at the dance. Visiting girls have been pouring into town all day and it is estimated that one hundred and twenty-five are here for the dances now. The dance tonight will climax all events of the week-end. Dancing will get under way at eight-thirty and continue until twelve. Girls will have to be on the floor by nine o'clock tonight. Tau Beta Pi is sponsoring the affair and will tap newly elected seniors. The following list includes the names of some of the visiting girls here for the dances: Marie Adams, Moultrie, Ga.; Edith Allen, Talladega; Georgia Atkinson, West Point, Ga.; Mary Ellen Barnes, Opelika; Frances Barge, Atlanta, Ga.; Henri Sue Boone, Marion; Marion Brown, Fairfax; Kathryn Buss, Birmingham; Mary Crumpton, Man-ford; Jean Davis, Akron; Ann Dexter, Columbus, Ga.; Maurine Faulkner, Dothan; Mildred Felkel, Moultrie, Ga.; Elizabeth Gunter, Montgomery; Monnie Hannon, Auburn; Mary Hearin, New Orleans; Leila Hertzler, Huntsville; Dorothy Illges, Columbus, Ga.; Totsy Kelly, Columbus, Ga.; Isbell Lane, Talladega; Dorothy Lewis, Tuskegee; Dorothy Liles, Gadsden; Josephine Lipoid, Atlanta, Ga.; Tee Lloyd, Birmingham; Leslie Mullikin, Marion, Ga.; Mrs. Earl O. Murray, Birmingham; Netty Murphy, Morris, Tenn.; Louise Norman, Columbus, Ga.; Julia Pace, Anniston; (Continued on Page 4) M I K E W E L C H - -AUBUQSI OLD GRADS AND OTHERS RETURN TO CITY TODAY Blue Key Program Includes Banquet, Dance, And Parade; Alumni Favored GAME IS FEATURE Many Visiting Girls And Others A t t e n d i n g Opening Dances; F e s t i v i t i e s Begin Last Night e>ENMI£. /QSA/roxV/ -flUBORN Captain Mike Welch and Alternate-Captain Bennie Fenton led their mates in battle today before one of the largest Homecoming Day crowds Auburn has ever seen. MASS MEETING IS HELD LAST NIGHT Large Number Of Students Throng Langdon Hall For Pre-Game Rally Chemistry Graduates Receive Employment Sixteen of the twenty-two students who graduated in the School of Chemical Engineering last semester have been placed either with industrial firms or chemical schools. Among them are: Eldridge, A. N., Newport Industries, Inc., Pensacola; Beck, W. W., Fellowship in the University of Nebraska; Birdsong, F., Calloway Mills, LaGrange, Ga.; Capps, J. D., Fellowship in A. P. I.; Hardy, G. E., Pure Oil Co., Chicago; Harris, H. E., Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio; Hill, J. B., American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham: Johnson, W. 0., MrAhthur, J. H., Miller, D., Roe, J. F., Ford, J. M., and An-dorson, W. C, Industrial Rayon Corp., Covington, Va.; Spruiell, M. M., Fellowship in University of Tennessee; Wright, Calloway Mills, Milstead, Ga. Pajama clad students assembled at Langdon Hall last night for one of the largest mass meetings to be held here this year. Led by the Auburn band the meeting began with a parade through town. ' The principal speaker at the exercises was Mr. P. O. Davis, Executive Secretary. Mr. Davis gave a short talk to the throng on Auburn spirit and football prospects for this season. "You have shown that you, like those who have preceeded you here, are imbued with that for which this school is noted far and wide—the Auburn spirit," said the speaker. "It is one of the things of which we are so proud, may you always have it," he continued. "Auburn is justly proud of her head football coach and athletic director, Jack Meagher. Let each one of us give him our whole-hearted support and I believe he will lead Auburn through a successful season on the football field this year," said Mr. Davis, in speaking of Meagher. The Alma Mater and new Auburn Victory Song were sung several times in order to acquaint freshmen with the songs. Ed Prewitt, Bill McTyeire, and Bill Lee, cheerleaders, led several hundred students in yells which have already been practiced this year, and a few new yells. Prewitt gave a short talk in which he urged student support of the football team in the game today. Classes Be Excused For Four Football Contests Classes will be excused for four football games this year. The four are: the Duke game in Birmingham, November 3; Georgia Tech in Atlanta, November 10; Florida in Montgomery, November 17, and Georgia in Columbus, November 24. This action was taken at a meeting of the Administrative Committee yesterday and is slated to be approved by the Executive Council at a meeting of "the Executive Council next week. There will be no meetings of regularly scheduled classes on the dates Auburn plays these four games. As in the past special Saturday classes, including classes for teachers living near Auburn who do special work here, will probably be held at the regular time. This action was taken to allow students who plan to attend the games near here the chance to go. Since students will not be required to meet classes on the days Auburn plays these four teams, a large cheering section will probably represent Auburn at the games. HOWARD ELECTED TO MANAGE FAIR Ag Fair Will Be Held Here On October 29 With Parade That Afternoon NOTICE! According to an announcement by Major G. H. Franke, the Reserve Officers' Branch School will begin Monday night at 7:30 o'clock in the basement of Samford Hall. All reserve officers in this locality are urged to be present. Lieut. Huggins will have charge of the Field Artillery instruction, with Capt. Grower instructing the Engineers. J. K. Howard, junior in agriculture, was elected junior manager of the agriculture fair Wednesday night. The fair, which is an annual event sponsored by the Agriculture Clug each fall, will be held October 19. Preparations for the fair, which is expected to be bigger than ever before, are already under way. Committees have been appointed to prepare the floats to be used in the afternoon parade for October 19. Special features for both the parade and the fair proper are getting consideration. In addition to the election, the meeting of the agriculture club Wednesday evening was featured by student talks. G. W. Ward, senior in agriculture, discussed "The Robot"; H. C. Arant talked on "The Wonders of the Medical World"; H. L. Terrell gave some true statements concerning "The Screw Worm"; and James Winston Gullatte told of "The History of the Subsistence Homestead Act." M. E. Tisdale, president of the club, pointed out that the activities of the organization are largely for the benefit of freshmen, and urged that more freshmen attend the meetings regularly. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Events of interest in the agricultural field are discussed at the meetings of the organization. Programs are planned which are considered interesting to its members. Since early Friday morning several thousand Auburn alumni, student's parents, and girls have arrived in Auburn to take part in the homecoming program; to witness the football game on Drake field between Auburn and Oglethorpe, and to attend the opening dances. Most noted visitors for the occasion are the governor-elect, Bibb Graves, and his wife. They witnessed the football game from a special box on the field this afternoon. Fraternities have been decorated in accordance with the occasion and are competing for the silver loving cup to be awarded to the best decorated fraternity by the Inter-fraternity Council. The judging on this contest will take place this afternoon and tonight. Following the mass meeting Friday night, the Blue Key honor society, sponsors of this year's homecoming program, staged a banquet in the new dining hall above Benson's. Principal speaker for the occasion was John Patrick, coach at Oglethorpe, and faculty advisor of Blue Key at that \school. Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, president of Oglethorpe, was invited but was unable to attend. A Blue Key dance immediately following the game this afternoon and a Tau Beta Pi dance tonight, will be the concluding features of the homecoming program. Two .lead-outs for these societies will be included in the dances as well as the tapping of the new members. An information booth located at the main gate was helpful to visitors and to the old grads who were back in town to get another touch of the Auburn spirit. Alumni were welcomed into Auburn by a huge welcome sign extending across College street, and the merchants decorated their windows to conform with the occasion. Names Of Professors Earl Rauber And William Salmon Appear In First Issue Of Official Volume Of "America's Young Men Professors Earl Rauber and William Salmon, of the Auburn faculty, appear in the first volume of "America's Young Men," the official "Who's Who" of the young men of the nation. The book records the achievements of young men who have not passed their 40th birthday. Rauber came to Auburn in 1930 as professor of economics. He was awarded his Ph.D. degree by the University of Chicago after completing his undergraduate work there. Professor William Salmon graduated from the University of Kentucky and later secured his master's degree from the University of Missouri. He came to Auburn in 1924 and is now doing research work on animal nutrition, the regulation of diet for the prevention and cure of disease. Sixty-one young men from seventeen Alabama cities are listed in the book, with Birmingham having the greatest number, twenty-three. Both of these young professors have been recognized throughout the United States as leaders in their field for several years. AUBURN OGLETHORPE SCORE BY QUARTERS: 6 0 2 0 7 0 0 - 0 - 15 0 Students Asked To Help By Having Photos Made Will Bruce, business manager of the Glomerata, announces that the freshmen have shown poor cooperation in having their pictures taken for the annual. Only 140 pictures were taken the first three days, whereas it was planned to have nearly 200 finished by that time. Freshman pictures will have to be completed by next Wednesday. Lack of cooperation is shown in other ways, says Bruce, as to the failure of some to be properly dressed. All students should wear coats and ties and be well dressed in general, he stated. Many freshmen are backward in having their pictures put in the fraternity panels because they are only pledges. Fraternity panels contain the pledges as well as the regular members. Students holding cards will be excused from class long enough to have their picture taken, and those who failed to receive a card because of no address in the registrar's office are asked to come to the basement of Alumni Hall at their earliest convenience. Pictures of upperclassmen will be taken alphabetically beginning Wednesday. Football pictures will be taken soon as well as many new views of the campus. The Glomerata will again have a beauty section. A u b u r n— Fenton . Loftin . Welch (C) Gilbert . Houston Tolve . Eaves Scarborough Mitchell Stewart . Whitten STARTING LINE-UPS P o s i t i on Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Center R i g h t Guard Right Tackle Right End Quarterback Left Half Right Half Fullback O g l e t h o r p e— Freeman . Robertson . Adams McNeeley D a r r a c o t t . . Neal McNamara . Clark Moon Reynolds Mitrick (C) OFFICIALS: Referee—Bob Shelton (Howard College) ; Umpire—Red Owens (U. of Ga.); Head Linesman—Jack Hovarter (U. of Ala.); Field Judge—Gene Smith (U. of Ga.). Mitchell drew first blood when he intercepted an Oglethorpe pass and ran it back 55 yards behind perfect interference for a touchdown. Neither team was very impressive during the first half. Both of Auburn's scores came as a result of breaks during this portion of the game. Frequent substitutions were necessary for both teams because of the intense heat. Auburn's starting eleven presented a stubborn defense which kept the Petrels at a safe distance from the goal line. Auburn's second touchdown came as a result of a sustained drive down to the goal line, with Karam taking it over. Oglethorpe presented a deceptive running attack, but it was not very effective after the first quarter. FIRST QUARTER Stewart kicked off to Reynolds who returned ten yards to the fourteen-yard line. Reynolds made two yards at line and was stopped by Gilbert. Clark made a quick kick to Auburn's 30-yard line and Scarborough returned to the 35-yard line. Mitchell made one yard at right end. Whitten broke through right guard for five yards. Mitchell kicked over Oglethorpe's goal for a total of about sixty yards. The ball was placed on Oglethorpe's 20-yard line. Clark was stopped at right guard for no gain. Mitrick drove through the center of the line for a first down and was stopped by Whitten. Reynolds stopped in the middle of the line for no gain. Moon made three yards on a spin play, being stopped by Stewart. Auburn was offsides on the play and Oglethorpe took the penalty. Mitrick made a first down through the center of the line. Auburn called for time out. Leslie went in for Moon. On a triple reverse play around left end Leslie made twenty-two yards. Mitrick was stopped at the center of the line for no gain. Mitrick lost one yard at the line, tackled by Tolve. An attempted pass from Clark to McNamara was intercepted by Mitchell who ran seventy yards for a touchdown. Stewart's kick for the extra point was low. Score: Auburn 6, Oglethorpe 0. Sullivan went in for Reynolds. Stewart kicked off out of bounds on the twenty-two yard line. The ball was brought back and kicked again. Clark ran it back to the thirty-yard line where he was tackled by Stewart. Sullivan was stopped by Gilbert and Stewart for no gain. Mitrick failed to gain at center. Clark punted to Auburn's 30-yard line where McNamara grounded the ball. Whitten made four yards over left guard. Mitchell punted 69 yards to Oglethorpe's one-yard line where Fenton grounded it. Mitrick plunged over left guard for six yards. Clark made one yard at right tackle. Clark punted out to the 46-yard line where the ball wq,s grounded by Freeman. Mitchell was stopped at right end for no gain. Whitten failed to gain at left guard. Whitten plunged over right guard for four yards and Mitchell punted to Clark on the 3-yard line where Fenton downed him in his tracks as the first quarter ended. Score: Auburn 6, Oglethorpe 0. SECOND QUARTER Auburn substituted Brown for Scarborough, Karam for Mitchell, Wright for Whitten, Coleman for Stewart, Strange for Fenton, Williams for Eaves, Musgrove for Gilbert, Rodgers for Tolve, Levi for Welch, McCroskey for Houston. On two line plays Sullivan made three yards. Clark punted out of bounds on Oglethorpe's 35-yard line. Karam skirted right end for 6 yards. Both teams were offside on the next play. Time was called. Oglethorpe was penalized five yards for being offsides. Reynolds went in for Leslie and Moon for Sullivan for Oglethorpe. On a reverse to the left Wright made three yards. Karam fumbled and Robertson recovered for Oglethorpe. Pickard of Oglethorpe went in for Adams. Moon failed to gaki on a triple reverse. Reynolds lost one yard at, right tackle. Clarke was back in punt formation in the end zone but fumbled the ball and Auburn made a safety. Score: Auburn 8, Oglethorpe 0. Clark kicked to Karam on Auburn's 30-yard line and he returned it fifty-five yards to Oglethorpe's thirty-five. Wright plunged over right guard for two yards but the play was called back as both-' teams were offside. Coleman skirted left end for five yards. Karam hit right guard for four yards. Auburn was penalized five yards on the next play for being offsides. Karam passed to Coleman for ten yards and a first down. Blake went in for Karam for Auburn and passed to Coleman for five yards. Auburn failed to gain on 2 plays. Blake punted over the goal line and the ball was placed on Oglethorpe's 20-yard line. Time was called for Oglethorpe and Byars went in for Darracott for the Petrels. Mitrick crushed over left tackle for eight yards. Clark lost one yard at center. Mitrick drove through center for a first down. On a double re- (Continued on Page 4) f A G E TWO T H E A U B U R N 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 SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 Sty? Auburn plainsman Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates, $2.50 per year (58 issues), $1.50 per semester (29 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Alabama. Business and editorial offices at Auburn Printing Company, on West Magnolia Avenue. Office hours: 11-12 A. M., 3-4 P. M. daily. STAFF Neil 0. Davis Fred Moss — Editor-in-Chief Business Manager n t n o en Associated golltfliatt frrcss WISCONSIN EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editors: Cecil Strong, Walter Brown, and Jack Knowlton. Managing Editors: Kyser Cox and Douglas Wallace. Society Reporters: Mildred Watkins, Evelyn Perry, Louella Botsford and Katie Lou Chapman. Reporters: Bill Grace, Alvin Morland, Bill Emery, Sam Gibbons, Bobby Chestnutt, John Cameron, Dan Smith. BUSINESS STAFF Joe Whiteside Adv. Mgr. and Asst. Bus. Mgr. Bill Lee Circulation Manager Jim Pike Asst Circulation Manager Speedy Shannon Asst. Adv. Manager Bill Radney Circulation Asst. George Perry Circulation Asst. L. A. Kerr Circulation Asst. WELCOME ALUMNI! Glad to see you here, Grads. Once more you have returned to a spot that is undoubtedly dear to your hearts. As you well know, Auburn has had her ups and downs on the gridiron, and this year happens to be one of her lean years because the team is yet in a formative stage. The Plainsmen need the students' backing, but they need yours, too. Alumni support will go a long way in determining whether or not Auburn will be represented by a creditable football team this year. Students believe that the team has the "makings" but they also realize that Coach Meagher is not a miracle man and can not produce a winning team here his first year. May you see the situation as we see it and, in the meantime believe in Auburn as we think you do. Blue Key, national honor society, has arranged a special program for your benefit and entertainment this week-end. Nothing has been left undone which students think would go to make Homecoming a success from your point of view. We want you to enjoy yourselves as much as we enjoy having you here. Hurry back! SOPHOMORE HOP A general feeling of jollity and merriment pervades the campus. Gene Sammarco and his boys are "whooping it up." Radiant sophomores strut about the campus, talking about our dance. Groups of aspiring politicians are huddling about the gym floor. Lovesick sophomores discuss pretty maids far into the night, much to the displeasure of their sleepy fraternity brothers. Freshmen stand about awkwardly, watching everything with shifty eyes. Seniors drag the girls about town with a bored air of sophistication. Fraternity presidents tear their hair when someone's girl doesn't come and they have saved room. Architects stroll about the floor in red-eyed bewilderment. But the next problem doesn't come due for several weeks. Faculty members look upon the proceedings with a weather eye cocked and shake their heads. Yes, it's the Sophomore hop, men. GLOMERATA PHOTOGRAPHS Last week the editor and the business manager of the Glomerata announced that they would begin taking pictures for the 1934-35 annual. The cooperation which the staff has received from the student body is most disheartening. Students have failed to appear at the Glomerata office to fill their appointments to have their photos made. The staff of the year book is putting forth every effort to give the student an attractive record of the year's events, but this is impossible unless they receive the cooperation of the entire school. Many seem to be laboring under false impressions. Realizing financial difficulties have much to do with students not having their pictures taken, last year the managers of the annual and school authorities made an arrangement which should overcome such obstacles. Students' pictures are already paid for, that having been included in the regular student activities fee. Naturally, a large number of pictures in the year book enhances its appearance very much. The Glomerata belongs to the individual and becomes more valuable with each succeeding year. It is up to the student. Do you want your picture in this year's Glomerata? We are a part of the undergraduate life, and the annual is a lasting reflection of our present activities. We are not doing a favor for the staff or the college when we have our pictures taken for the Glomerata. It is just a case of taking advantage of a personal opportunity. Why not have your picture made at the time your appointment card calls for. GET A GOOD START The advice President Conant, of Harvard, gave to the one thousand or more students entering that school for the first time was to remember the words of his predecessor, Dr. Lowell, who said that in every race a good start is important Such advice may well be considered by all those beginning a college career. Invention and industry have speeded up this old world to the point where only those best prepared can stick in the race, while the others lag behind. The best prepared hre those who have had the good fortune to attend a college and have had foresight enough to get their headstart while the getting was good. Unless one gets a good start while in college, his chances for forging ahead later on in the race are that much less. With such advice as Dr. Lowell's in mind, why is it that so many college students try to be "collegiate" and have what they term a good time rather than develop their mental capacity? True, some social life and gaiety is necessary in any college; but such activity should be supplementary or as a diversion from the regular routine of studies and not the most important factor as some would have it. It all boils down to the plain truth that the college "cut up" enjoys his popularity for a time depending upon his genius; but once out in the world, he finds nobody who would even so much as pay any attention to him, much less give Trim a job; whereas, the student who got a good start and who discovered a happy medium between work and pleasure is enjoying the compensations for his efforts. LECTURE COURSE With Dorothy Thompson speaking Wednesday evening, November 26 on "The Crisis in Germany," the Montgomery Lecture Course will begin its sixth in a series of lectures dealing with current problems confronting the world. Every year this open Forum has brought speakers of international reputation, and this year is to be no exception to the rule. The lectures will be given in the Junior High School auditorium. Dorothy Thompson is well qualified to speak on the situation in Germany, having lived abroad for many years and interviewed most of the important statesmen in Europe. She is well known as an author and journalist and is the wife of Sinclair Lewis. She has an excellent reputation as a lecturer and is a regular contributor to current periodicals. On January 17, Horace Kallen, professor of philosophy and psychology at the New School for Social Research in New York, will speak on "The Future of Individualism in America." Professor Kallen is recognized as a figure outstanding among the original thinkers and interpreters of this generation. The next lecture will be given by Julian Bryan, Princeton graduate of '21. He will display several thousand feet of Russian film, which he took himself while visiting in that country and will discuss the various phases of the new experiment while showing the pictures. His subject is "Camera Glimpses of Russia." Earnest Gruening, newspaper' editor and regular contributor to the leading New York newspapers, will speak during March. He has not yet made a choice as to his subject. George E. Sokolsky, also an outstanding journalist, will speak April 23 on "Why Revolution Does Not Come." Mr. Sokolsky is an authority on the Orient and has written many articles for the Atlantic Monthly and Vanity Fair. Auburn students and professors should avail themselves of any opportunity they may have to attend any of the programs sponsored by the Montgomery Lecture Course. Let us get away from our "little world" and hear what someone else has to tell us. IDLE EMS What a homecoming. . . . The fraternity house decorations look good. . . . This innovation is a good thing for Auburn. . . . The dances are better than the usual openings are. . . . Congratulations Social Committee. . . . Or we should have said two or three men . . . they usually do all the work on the committee. . . . Why not have one man in charge of the major sets of dances . . . he does all the work usually and that would do away with awarding nine passes for nothing. . . . Wonder how many Au-burnites will attend the Tulane game. . . . It'd be funny if Auburn slipped up and handed the Greenies a lacing again . . . and it wouldn't surprise me if they did just that thing. . . . Why don't you go down and have your Glomerata photo taken when you're supposed to . . . it wouldn't inconvenience you much. IN THE MEANTIME By Durn 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. * * *' * FIRST let me bid you welcome, all you alumni! It is with great pleasure that we again welcome you to the "Loveliest Village," and it is our heartfelt desire that you will enjoy yourself so much that you will not be able to wait until next year to come back to see us. The "Village" is yours. * * * * NEXT, let me tell you something about this column. In writing this space filler I will endeavor to picture things and happenings in Auburn as I see them, sometimes adding a comment, sometimes not. In either case I hope that you will find my copy interesting and sometimes helpful. There may be times when I shall attempt to express an opinion on some national or state policy; however, I shall reserve the right to change my mind about these things; therefore, I'm not going to adhere to or state a specific policy for this column. * * * * EVESDROPPING on some of our students convinces me that the "Auburn Knights" should get a good vocalist. If local talent is not available attempt should be made to secure it elsewhere. Such a talented orchestra as the Knights should not be handicapped by the lack of a capable singer. The orchestra has proven its ability by its imitations of Clyde McCoy's version of "Sugar Blues," Jimmie Green's "Bessie Couldn't Help It," and its own inimitable arrangement of "Liebestraum." Notice, however, that in two of these, the most popular of their repertoire, that there is no vocal refrain and that in the other the versatile drummer is the featured vocalist. Now then, take one of the most popular bands in the country and you will find that it has a vocalist, who is more famous for his voice than for his talent for playing the fiddle. * * * * COLLEGE DRINKING has taken on a new atmosphere now that prohibition has been repealed. Old sots who used to guzzle the canned heat and potash that was sold for "charred in the keg" liquor are now becoming "gentlemen" in the art of drinking. Of course, since our state has not yet seen the benefits of a liquor tax, all we can get must be smuggled in to us. This, naturally, involves some extra expense, but the college student is intelligent enough to see the advantages of this whiskey over the former. The day will come (I hope) when the college student may sip his julep and study Geoffrey Chaucer at the same time. Something wet now and then would go mighty well with such a dry subject as "Canterbury Tales." * * * * SPORTSMANSHIP . . . recently a crew of Britishers were beaten in a series of yacht races; now they charge that they were not given a square deal. Is America's Cup so valuable that we are willing to give up our name as sportsmen for its defense. Would it not be more meritorious for England to win the cup and have the world say, "Too bad, America, you sailed a good race," than to have one skipper say, "I will not challenge for America's Cup again." With this thought in mind, let us embark upon the 1934 football season as good, clean sportsmen. * + * * •FROM the U. S. Airplane Carrier Saratoga comes a timely poem, which for the benefit of you who have trouble keeping buttons on your shirts, I herewith reproduce: "How doth the gentle laundress Search out the weakest joints, And always scrape the buttons off At the most strategic points." * * * * TID BITS: To you eggs who gripe about these columns being filled with the same old hokum, how about offering some suggestions or trying to write one yourself? Actions speak louder than words, so I have heard. Those who ought to know say that prosperity is still just around the corner. But no matter what corner it is around, we can be pretty sure that it is going to stay there. It's about time that the Council was deciding what they are going to do about excusing us for the football games. It is a good thing to know so we can decide what we are going to do ourselves. Some time ago Auburn used to have an honor system. Nowadays the thing has been turned around a little bit so that the prof has the honor and the students the system. And once upon a time, too, we used to be quite proud of what we called the Auburn Spirit Now it's nothing but a ghost, and even Popeye is afraid of a ghost. Oh, what hell it is to try and study these balmy, romantic nights with thoughts of the coming dances followed by the Thanksgiving holidays with Christmas coming right on top of that. New year's resolution: Will study to show myself approved so that my parents can feel proud of their little Johnny. But in the AUBURN FOOTPRINTS We have been informed that one must "Squint" when he looks at Bill Hughes now. * * * * * * "Oh, why did you flirt with me? Why did you give me dates every night? Why did you encourage me when you were already engaged?" . "I wanted to test my love for Percy." * * * * * * DEFINITION: Closet-^-A place in which a girl keeps most of her clothes when she is dressed up. * * * * * * City dwellers have been advised to enroll for the new course being taught here, "How to be a Good Pedestrian." Geta Wood will teach the class. * * * * * * Wonder how many boys have been just a bit surprised this week-end when informed that one of the girls they sent bids to, but whom they hardly know, is here for the dances. * * * * * * Special communications with Miss Post suggest the following to those attending the Sophomore Hop: 1. If your girl has on one of those new evening dresses speak flatteringly of her back. But remember that it is in poor taste to speak of moles. 2. Remember that a man larger than yourself is always right. 3. Always offer apologies if you collide with more than four couples at one time. 4. When walking on your partner's feet try not to shift the weight unnecessarily. 5. Music will go to your head. Never make dates on the floor. 6. Don't try to out-sing the vocalist in the orchestra; while he may not have as good a voice as you have, he is a member of the orchestra. 7. Don't make over three dates for one dance. The fourth one might get angry. * * * * * * "Who made the first cotton gin?" "Are they making it from that now, too?" * * * * * * They say that farmers are always attracted by hay seed. Will Montevallo lassies please sit up and take note? * * * * * * We have changed our opinion of Joe Purvis; he was no ordinary man. We hear that he once edited a paper that 25 people approved of. * * * * * * In several cases it took good engineers to get home from the dance last night * * * * * * How sweet to waken in the morn, Without a care the mind to cumber, To hurry to the phone and find Some fool is calling the wrong number. * * * * * * Heard at the dances: "You sho drunk I can't see you." CABBAGES AND KINGS By B. S. WITHOUT THE PALE Durham, N. C.—Mysteriously, the word of Toombs Night has reached the freshmen. Toombs night, Duke's traditional initiation night for that most honorary order during which it is well known that "every man for himself" is the fearful cry of all freshmen, without doubt is the one night in which the frosh choose their exit long before they are told to do so. Just who these persons are who inform the freshmen of Duke's far-famed "Roman Holiday" has never quite been determined, but it has been whispered about the campus that Toombs' inquisitorial methods will make the frosh "fess up" in the not distant future. Already the freshmen are locking their windows before retiring, with strange fears of this horrific night of blood, and at the same time reacting to the whispered doubts about whether locked windows will afford them much protection. Some of them have already been told that the new housing system was created to shelter them from just such an emergency as this. * * * * Washington, D. C.—An appeal to President Roosevelt to stop discrimination and "lockouts" against union textile workers whose nation-wide strike ended Monday is contemplated by union leaders, it was announced by Francis J. Gorman, chairman of the strike committee and vice-president of the United Textile Workers. Mr. Gorman charged that "outrageous cases of wholesale discrimination were being reported, especially from the South. Strong sentiment for renewal of the strike had developed, he said, particularly in the Southern states. Many of the workers were threatening to walk out again and were being urged by their local leaders to do so, Mr. Gorman said. * * * * Louisiana State University.—Improvements to facilitate the large crowds attending football games have recently been completed on the stadium, according to T. P. Heard, athletic director. Additional ticket" booths have been constructed at the exits of the stadium to handle the last minute rush for tickets, and a parking lot has been built near the west end, Mr. Heard announces. * * * • * University of Kentucky.'—According to Lloyd A. Averett, executive secretary of the Commerce-Employment association of the University, 147 students have obtained positions through the assistance of the association in the two years of its existence. Of the 147 students that obtained positions, 22 of them procured part time jobs prior to graduation; while the remainder meantime, well, that remains to be seen. Wonder if a certain church in town had a record attendance last Sunday. If they did, it's beyond me. obtained full time work after completing their college course. Mr. Averett states that 92 per cent, of the members of the class of 1933, and all but four of the members of the 1934 class are now employed. * * * * Florence- State Teacher's College;—Dr. Floyd F. Cunningham, social and economic geographer and head of the department of geography, sailed August 13 from New York on the S. S. Manhattan for Warsaw, Poland, where he attended the International Congress of Geography, which convened there August 23-31. Dr. Cunningham is official representative of the state of Alabama. He went direct to Hamburg, Germany, stopping at Cobb, Ireland, Southampton, England, and Havre, France, en route. * * * * i Baltimore, Md.—Although no figures are available locally on the number of loans made in Baltimore and the state, Arthur E. Hungerford, state director of the Federal Housing Commission, said that present indications are that banks are approving new loans in constantly increasing numbers. "The reports are made directly to Washington," he said, "and we get no accurate or approximate figures." He said he knew, however, from his conversations with bankers in the city that these loans are mounting daily. * * * * London, England.—John Charles de la Waterford, was killed by a rifle shot early House, in Portlaw, County Waterford, Irish Tuesday morning at his home, Curraghmore Poer Beresford, seventh Marquis of Free State. A footman, sleeping over the gun room, was awakened at 6 a. m. by the groans below. The marquis was found unconscious on the floor, with a bullet wound in his right temple and a recently discharged .22 caliber rifle beside him. A coroner's inquest later returned a verdict of accidental death. * ' * * * University, Ala.—An all-time enrollment figure of 4,425 was set for the first week enrollment at the University, according to an announcement by Dr. George H. Denny, president of the University. * * * * Birmingham, Ala.—After three state and two defense witnesses had testified, Judge Abernethy Wednesday afternoon adjourned until Thursday of next week the preliminary trial of Deputy J. W. Alexander, facing two murder charges in the slaying of two negroes during a disturbance September 16 near Porter Mines. The negroes were shot when union men marched on non-union miners in an attempt to force them to join the organization. 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. * * * * CRITICS who have been so harsh in their condemnation of Hugh Johnson, now that he is no longer big shot in the N. R. A. may well stop to consider the accomplishments of tl.j fiery ex-cavalryman. President Roosevelt, in accepting Johnson's resignation, phrases in his usual adequate fashion the achievement of his former aide. " . . . . it will always be remembered that under you the N. R. A. in only a little over a year, accomplished long overdue reforms in our social and business structures. The elimination of child labor, the recognition of the principles of a fair wage and collective bargaining, and the first efforts to eliminate unfair practices within business —these among many others are chalked up to your credit." Johnson may now enjoy the fruits of his retirement, secure in the knowledge of a well performed task, but it is a safe assumption that his critics will continue unabated in their unreasoning attacks on the administration which backed Johnson in his every move. The long forgotten men of this country are making a serious mistake by remaining silent in the face of this clamorous minority which is attempting to shove them back into the gloom in which they have wandered for the past few thousand years. Big business is making a determined effort to cancel the New Deal, and revert to the era of stacked decks . . . . and if they are not confronted with active opposition from the mass of the people they will accomplish their purpose. After all, Franklin D. can't be both general and army in this battle for square dealing, you know. * * * * THIS COLUMN is cognizant of the fact that it has inadvertently committed a grave social error. We have been running for almost a month, and have not yet even mentioned our great sister institution, Montevallo. We offer our most humble apologies, and may it suffice for the present to say that we recognize Montevallo as one of the outstanding institutions of the South, a seat of culture, and the home of many beautiful maidens. We will have to forego any further statements at this time, on account of, as the inimitable Gum would say, we have never been to Montevallo, and know little of the lasses who roam its hallowed halls. * * * * ALUMNI visiting the village this weekend will notice many changes in their alma mater, one of the most outstanding of which will be the improvement of the campus during the past few years. That this improvement has not stopped, but is still being carried out, will be evidenced by the ffine new road which is being -built between the Administration Building and Duncan Hall. * * * * BLUE KEY is to be commended for its efforts towards making a real homecoming out of this year's affair. Honor societies often degenerate into mere organs for the gratification of the "brass-hunger" of some of our aspiring Juniors. This constructive effort on the part of Blue Key, especially the feature of the information bureau for the alumni, marks the present organization as worthy of the name "honor society." * * * * GERMANY is a land of strange happenings and strange people. A leading American track coach, recently returned from that country, says the German University Students take almost no interest in athletics —"all they do is sit around and drink beer and study." Which is probably a good way to get an education, but how can it compare with the feeling one has when, the belly pleasantly embalmed with "Royal Palm," one watches the athletic prowess of other people on the football field. * * * * TAG ENDS. The new slang expression to replace "that come-hither look" is "the bedroom eye" . . . Wonder how many of the well-known Greeks are going to string crepe paper over the living rooms of their houses. Personally, I don't like crepe paper—not in fraternity living rooms . . . The reason this column is more than usually disorganized today is that the unkind critic of a polished and repolished poem which was to fill half the space said, "The thing looks like a first draft to me." . . . Art, for thy sake, what indignities do I suffer. . . .-There is a blond-headed lady with freckles and a pugnacious mouth who is going to do some explaining when she arrives in this town. . . . Auburn students, if nothing else, are connoisseurs of radio dance orchestras. . . . Again there'll be the well-known plethora of girls over the week-end-—which is all right with me. . . . Wonder why everyone Squints at our most exalted commander, Bill Hughes, when meeting him on the campus? Don't forget to have your Glomerata pictures made by appointment. SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 T H E A U B U R N PLAINSMAN A L A B A M A POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE P A G E THREE TEN FREE STYLE ARTISTS CHOSEN FOR FROSH TANK TEAM „ „ , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Prospects For Outstanding Cross Country Team Are Bright This Season COACH MORRIS PLEASED WITH RESULTS OF FINAL TRY-OUTS CANDIDATES ARE WORKING UNDER COACH HUTSELL Funchess, Pihl, Gait, Emery, Of Last Year's Team Are Working Out The Cross-Country team under the tutelage of Coach Hutsell is slowly but steadily rounding into shape. Although it is far too early in the season to make any predictions, the prospects are, if anything, probably better than at this time last year. At the present time there are eight men on the squad. Three of them, Linwood Funchess, Carl Pihl, and Bill Emrey, and a fourth man, Ed Gait, who will report next week after recovering from a recent operation, were members of last year's team. Ed Powers, W. V. Chandler, R. E. Charlton, Alvin Moreland, and H. L. Terrell are likely prospects who are expected to prove their ability during the coming season. Last year, unfortunately, only one meet was held. This year meets are being arranged with Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, University of Florida, Howard and Birmingham- Southern. At the present time the Auburn Cross-Country run record is 15 mins., 33 sec. This record was set by Em-mett McQueen at the University of Back Again JIMMIE HITCHCOCK, assistant backfield coach, returned to the Plains last week to take up his duties (or the year. Hitchcock is one of the few holders of all-American honors in two sports. Georgia in 1932. The record for the course at Auburn is 15 mins., 45 sees., and is held also by McQueen. Last year the best time run, 15 mins., 52 sees., was by Linwood Funchess, captain of this year's team. Pihl was PICTURES AND SHINGLES FRAMED 5-Tube CROSLEY Radio Sets $19.99 AUBURN FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings TIGER GROWLS = = B y OBSERVER ===== The 1934 gridiron season officially swings into action to-day with practically every major football team in the country ready for action. In our own Southeastern Conference every member is poised for the opening whistle which is expected to send them into one of the most hectic gridiron scrambles in the history of the sport. Only one intra-conference game is set for to-day, that being Vanderbilt's meeting with Mississippi State in Nashville. The rest of the battles are expected to be customary warm-up affairs, although some of them probably will be close. Alabama, Tulane, and Georgia, the three pre-season favorites, open with Howard, Chattanooga, and Stetson respectively. Auburn plays Oglethorpe, Florida takes on Rollins, Georgia Tech plays host to Clemson, Chet Wynne's Kentucky Wildcats tackle Washington and Lee, Louisiana State meets Rice, Mississippi plays Memphis Teachers, Tennessee meets Centre College, and Sewanee battles Southwestern in the remaining tilts involving Southeastern teams. Welcome Alumni and Visitors! Auburn Ice & Coal Company B U I L D I N G M A T E R I AL ICE AND COAL Phone 239-J . -— m ' : • : • ' • : . • : :'.-,.. CAMPUS COSTUME " like black bands) —it's practically the university uniform for Fall. And Stetson has the hat * THE STETSON BANTAM $ THE STETSON PLAYBOY +J OTHER STETSONS S6 AND LP John B. Stetson Company And now to a custom established last season, that of predicting the scores of Southeastern games each week. This column wishes to remind you that this is a very hazardous task, one which, while requiring little reasoning power, involves, in the main, strong nerves. There are so many things that have to be taken into consideration in trying to pick a football score that anything is likely to happen. So, steady yourselves for this first effort. The wild scramble is on: Auburn, 20; Oglethorpe, 7. Alabama, 33; Howard,. 0. Vanderbilt, 20; Mississippi State, 6. Tulane, 25; Chattanooga, 0. Tennessee, 21; Centre, 0. L. S. U., 13; Rice, 7. Birmingham-Southern, 20; Loyola, 0. Florida, 27; Rollings, 0. Georgia, 35; Stetson, 0. Georgia Tech, 19; Clemson, 7. Mississippi, 13; Memphis Teachers, 0. Sewanee, 7; Southwestern, 6. Kentucky, 14; W. and L., 0. * * * Shades of many Auburn athletic heroes, both past and present, stalked across Drake Field Saturday afternoon during Auburn's freshman game with Birmingham-Southern's first year men. Such names as Hitchcock, Caton, Fenton, Whitten, and Suydam were found in the line-up of Orange and Blue rodents. Billy Hitchcock, brother of Auburn's famed all-Amer-ican Captain Jimmie of two years ago; Jimmie Fenton, brother of Ben-nie and Collins Fenton, varsity players this year; and Jack Suydam, brother of Jim Suydam, captain of Auburn's polo team last year and one of the outstanding players of this sport Auburn has turned out, are promising candidates for halfback positions. Harry Whitten also has a brother on the freshman team, an outstanding candidate for a guard position. Fay Caton, tackle, is a cousin of Noah Winston Caton, one of Auburn's immortal gridiron greats. Noah Caton, from the center position, captained the Tigers in 1920 during the Donahue regime at the Plains and won all-Southern honors that year. His death a few years after graduation was mourned by students and faculty alike. To perpetuate his memory the Auburn Presbyterian church named its student Sunday school class in his honor. Nine Games Will Take Plainsmen 4,218 Miles To meet nine of the ten tough foes on their 1934 football schedule, the Alabama Poly Tigers will travel 4,218 miles. - The Tigers, who clash with Oglethorpe at Auburn on Saturday, September 29, in their only scrap on the local field, make their longest journey of the year to Lexington, Ky., to battle Chet Wynne's Kentucky Wildcats. The jaunt from Auburn to Lexington will carry the Plainsmen over 1,050 miles. Number of miles the Tigers will ride the Pullmans for each of their nine road engagements follows: Sept. 21, Birmingham-Southern, Montgomery, 116; Oct. 6, Tulane, New Orleans, 756; Oct. 13, L. S. U., Baton Rouge, 874; Oct. 20, Vanderbilt, Nashville, 724; Oct. 27, Kentucky, Lexing- SEVERAL TEAMS GO INTO ACTION ON GRIDS TODAY Only Two Southeastern Conference Teams Meet Each Other This Week While the Auburn Tigers battled the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels, nine other Southeastern Conference elevens went into action. The only two conference teams that were slated to meet each other are Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. Mississippi State downed Howard last week and were confident that they will do the same to Vanderbilt. Coach Chet Wynne prepared his Kentucky eleven for a victory over Washington and Lee. Last week Kentucky was in form and romped over Maryville, 25-6. This game, along with the Georgia Tech-Clemson struggle, looked like the headliner in the Southern grid world today. Alabama, having been rated by several scribes as the strongest eleven in the South and one of the strongest in the country, expected to find an easy foe in Howard College. Georgia was opening her 1934 grid season against Stetson and the Tennessee Volunteers began their warfare when they met Centre. Florida was to engage Rollins, Louisiana State University to meet Rice, Sewanee to battle Southwestern of Memphis, and Tulane was to tackle Chattanooga. Smith, Laney, Paul, Forbes, R. Martin, H. Martin, Barlow, Cox, Crouch, and Wilkes Make Grade In Competition Among Twenty Candidates; Experienced Swimmers Make Squad Time try outs for the free style events were concluded Thursday, September 27, at the Alumni Gymnasium pool and Coach Howard Morris picked the team that will represent Auburn at the freshmen swimming meets this year. Ten free style men made the grade out of the twenty that reported for practice at the beginning of the semester. "The time try outs bore out what I said in a previous issue of the Plainsman," Coach Morris stated, "and I expect the freshmen to have a real team. The marks made by this year's squad are far better than any other freshman group have ever done." Those that have been chosen as members of the tank squad are Smith, Paul, Laney, Forbes, R. Martin, H. •Martin, Barlow, Cox, Crouch, and Wilkes. Practically all of these men made a good showing in the preliminary practice. ton, 1,050; Nov. 3, Duke, Birmingham, 270; Nov. 10, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga., 232; Nov. 17, Florida, Montgomery, 116; and Nov. 24, Georgia, Columbus, Ga., 76. . — — — t WELCOME TO OUR FRIENDS . . . OLD AND NEW COME A N D SEE US COLLEGE BARBER SHOP but a few strides behind with the time pi 16 mins., 13 sees., and Gait followed closely, his time being 16 mins., 18 sees. These times are exceptionally good, and it is interesting to note that until two years ago the record time was 16 mins., 19 sees. Cross-country running, which is undoubtedly the most gruelling of all the running events, has not evoked a great deal of interest in the past. The reason being that, except in rare instances, it is not a spectacular event. It is, however, an event which can be run only by athletes in the pink of condition. It is estimated that during the training period last year each man ran approximately one hundred and fifty miles. LOST—Key ring with sixteen key* on campus Tuesday night. Finder please return to W. C. Morgan or Plainsman office. SPECIAL ORDERS FOR FREEMAN SHOES In all the new leathers—North Cape Seal, Scotch Grain, Adonis Calfskin and Boarded Calfskin GOLF SHOES—Gro-Cord and Spike Sole MADE TO MEASURE PANTS $5.00 And Up Remember we have the Brook's and Storr's Schaefer Tailoring Lines THE TOGGERY G. W. REW, Mgr. According to Coach Morris, Edwin Barlow, Mobile, was unusually good in the 220-yard event and the quarter mile, his time in both events being far ahead of any of his competitors. Barlow has his own peculiar style and is able to make very good time with it. Watching him, one would think that his stroke would slow him up, but he is able to keep the same pace throughout a long distance swim. Although he uses his own style, he has been able to better the freshmen record in the quarter mile. Smith has the record of being the most improved swimmer on the squad. Although his chances of becoming a member of the team at the start of the season were small, his continuous practice has given him a place on the team. He made his best time in the 220-yard event and the 100-yard dish. In the 50-yard dash Forbes missed the freshmen record by .3 of a second. -(Continued on Page 4) WELCOME VISITORS! Try our store for all kinds of drugs, magazines, candy, tobacco* EXCELLENT FOUNTAIN - SERVICE * TOOMER'S — On the Corner — HAGEDORN'S DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS LADIES' READY TO WEAR LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES DRAPERIES — CURTAINS — CARPETS A MOST COMPLETE GENT'S FURNISHING DEPARTMENT OPELIKA, ALABAMA Welcome Alumni and Visitors! Meadows Garage GAS - OIL - TIRES and all Auto Accessories Cars for hire at low rates Complete car servicing and repairing COME TO METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL •- 9:45 P A G E F O UR T H E A U B U R N 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 SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 1934 TIGERS DEFEAT PETRELS IN HOMECOMING GAME (Continued from Page 1) verse Mitrick made first down over right tackle. Mitrick made four yards at the center of the line. He picked up four more at right guard but Moon failed to gain at right tackle. Substitutions were sent in for Auburn to make the lineup the same as at the beginning of the game. Reynolds kicked to Auburn's 2-yard line where the ball was downed by McNeeley. Whitten hit left guard for 5 yards. Mitchell went over right tackle for 9 yards and first down. Whitten was 'stopped for no gain at the left side of the line. On the next play Mitchell fumbled and Moon recovered for Oglethorpe. Clark passed to Reynolds for no gain. Clark made two yards at left guard. Puryear went in for Clark for Oglethorpe. Puryear passed over the goal line and the ball was brought back. Kil-gore went in for Whitten. Puryear passed again to Moon 25 yards to Auburn's 5-yard line. Mitrick failed to gain at right guard at the half ended. Score: Auburn 8, Oglethorpe 0. THIRD QUARTER Stewart kicked off for Auburn to Clark who returned to the 20-yard line. The tackle was made by Gilbert. Mitrick went over right guard for one yard. Mitrick went over left guard for two yards. Leslie skirted left end for first down. He then failed to gain at center. Mitrick lost one yard at right tackle but Leslie made nine on a double reverse around left end. Clark kicked to Scarborough on Auburn's 25-yard line where Freeman downed him. Mitchell was swamped by several players and lost a yard. Stewart drove over right guard for six yards. Mitchell quick kicked out of bounds on Oglethorpe's 38-yard line. Rodgers went in for Tolve for Auburn. Sullivan picked up three yards over left tackle. Mitrick plunged through center for five yards. Oglethorpe was penalized fifteen yards for holding. On an attempted pass from Clark to Mitrick, Gilbert intercepted the ball and ran it back eight yards to Oglethorpe's 29-yard line. Brown went in for Scarborough and Karam for Mitchell for Auburn and Oglethorpe sent in Darracott for By-ars. Whitten drove over left guard for six yards. He then fumbled and the WELCOME VISITORS, HOME FOLK AND STUDENTS TO OUR NEW C O L L E G E INN Where the food is good, the service quick and courteous, and eating is a real pleasure accompanied by HAPPY DAVIS AND HIS PLENTY GOOD CAVALIERS The Coining College Orchestra of the South MEALS SERVED FROM 7 A. M. TO 12 P. M. Also All Kinds Of TOASTED SANDWICHES FOUNTAIN DRINKS And TENDER K. C. SIZZLING STEAK Meal Tickets For $5.00 COLLEGE INN SATURDAY, Sept. 29 "THE FIGHTING TEXAN" With Rex Bell MIDNIGHT SHOW, 10 O'clock Pat O'Brien in "THE PERSONALITY KID" MONDAY, Oct. 1 "MANHATTAN MELODRAMA" With Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy TUESDAY, Oct. 2 "THE MAN WITH TWO FACES" With Edward G. Robinson — COMING — "HOLLYWOOD FLASHES" With 22 People On the Stage ball rolled five yard* where Eaves recovered for Auburn. Karam picked up two yards over right guard. Stew-ar made three yards at center and one the next play drove over center for a first down on Oglethorpe's four yard line. Pickard went in for Adams for Oglethorpe. Whitten hit the center of the line for one yard. Karam went over right tackle for a touchdown. Houston was hurt on the play and time was called for Auburn. McCroskey went in for Houston. Stewart place kicked for the extra point. Score: Auburn 15, Oglethorpe 0. Stewart kicked to Puryear on Oglethorpe's 3-yard line where he returned it to the 24. Fenton and Loflin stopped Puryear for no gain. Leslie picked up two yards over right tackle. Oglethorpe was penalized five yards for excessive time in huddle. Puryear was stopped for no gain at left end. He then kicked to Auburn's 40- yard line. Brown received and ran it back to the 46 where he was tackled by Sullivan. Time was called for Oglethorpe as McNamara was hurt on the last play. Thompson went in for McNamara, Moon for Leslie, and Sullivan for Reynolds. Auburn sent in Wright for Whitten. ' Play was resumed and Auburn was penalized fifteen yards for backfield in motion. Wright gained one yard at center. Karam made four yards at right end. The third quarter ended with the score: Auburn 15, Oglethorpe 0. FOURTH QUARTER Gant replaced Musgrove, Levi went in for Welch and Blake for Karam for Auburn. Blake punted to Oglethorp's 38-yard line. The ball hit an Oglethorpe man and McCroskey recovered for Auburn. Auburn's ball on Oglethorpe's 38-yard line. A pass from Blake to Fenton was no good. Coleman went in for Stewart for Auburn. On a spin play Coleman made one yard at center. Eaves lost one yard on an end-around play. Blake punted to Puryear on Oglethorpe's 15-yard line where he was downed by Fenton. Reynolds lost one yard at right guard. Moon skirted left end for three yards and time was called for Auburn. Williams substituted for Eaves for Auburn. Puryear made five yards at right tackle. He then punted to Brown on Auburn's 40-yard line and Brown returned it to Oglethorpe's 49. Coleman drove over left guard for seven yards but Auburn was offsides on the play and was penalized five yards. Wright made six yards over left tackle. Oglethorpe was offsides on the play and Auburn took the penalty. Coleman fumbled on the next play and Thompson recovered for Oglethorpe. Leslie went in for Moon for Oglethorpe. Auburn substituted Strange for Fenton and Kilgore for Wright. Leslie ran around left end and was tackled by Gantt for a five yard loss. Reynolds ran right end and was tackled for no gain. Puryear passed but it was incomplete. Puryear kicked to Blake who ran the ball back ten yards. Blake then gained four yards. On the second play Coleman went over left guard for five yards. Kilgore fumbled the ball but recovered for a three yard loss. Strange downed Blake's punt on the five yard line. Puryear went over right guard for seven yards. Mitrick went over center for a one yard gain. Auburn was penalized fifteen yards for roughing the passer. Collins went in for Levi, Gilliam for McCroskey, Bentley at left end for Auburn. Puryear went around left end on a fake punt for ten yards and a first down. Puryear passed to Leslie who fumbled and Auburn recovered. Kilgore went over right tackle for five yards. Auburn substituted Mc- Gehee, Cone, Black and Tipper. Oglethorpe sent in Tuppen for Reynolds. Kilgore went over lift tackle for twenty-eight yards. Ball was on 72- yard line. Bentley went over the left guard for four yards. Kilgore went over left guard for no gain. Oglethorpe was penalized five yards Oglethorpe was penalized five yards. Bentley went over right guard for four yards. Tupper went over left tackle for two yards. Bentley went over right end for no gain. Score: Auburn 15, Oglethorpe 0. First downs: Auburn 12, Oglethorpe 6. Scoring: Mitchell, 75 yards from intercepted pass; Karam, 20 yards over right tackle; Safety by Oglethorpe; Stewart, extra point (place kick). Two New Members To Serve On W.S.C. Here Miss Velma Patterson and Miss Emma Bennett Sellers were elected new members to the Women's Student Council at a special women's convocation at Langdon Hall Tuesday morning. Miss Patterson is president of Smith Hall and Miss Sellers is secretary of the council. Miss Zoe Dobbs talked to new women students, encouraging each to strive for membership in at least one honor society on the campus. Nellie Fuller, president of the Women's Athletic Association, explained requirements for membership in the organization and told of plans for the year. Cardinal Key was discussed by its president, Nell Lowe, who explained the purpose of the society, which is a sister organization to Blue Key. Martha Barrow, president of Theta Epsi-lon, home economics honorary society, told of the standards maintained by the organization and urged new students to strive for membership. Declaring that children should be made "music conscious" at an early stage, Miss Marion Flagg, music instructor at the Horace Mann School of Teachers College, Columbia University, asserts that every home should be a miniature grand opera, with all conversations between children and their parents taking place in a sing-song, chanting manner. More than 60 co-eds at DePauw University were routed from their beds early one morning last week when fire practically destroyed Mansfield Hall, oldest women's dormitory on the campus. Some twenty of the girls lost all their belongings. AUBURN WOMEN'S CLUB MEETS FOR OPENING SESSION New Officers Installed At First Meeting Of Club Last Thursday Afternoon Substitutions: Oglethorpe — Puryear, Sullivan, Thompson, Byars, Leslie, Pickard, Massey. Auburn—Williams, Musgrove, Rodgers, Strange, Levi, McCroskey, Brown, Coleman, Wright, Blake, Karam, Kilgore, Gantt. NOTICE! There will be a meeting of last year's Rifle Team Monday night at 7:30 in the Engineer's classroom. New officers of the Auburn Women's Club were installed at the first meeting of the year Thursday of last week at the Methodist church. Mrs. Herman Jones, who will again serve as president, presented the new officers as well as new members. Officers who will serve with Mrs. Jones this year are: Mrs. John Ivey, first vice-president; Mrs. Walter Schrieber, second vice-president; Mrs. Roger Allen, secretary; Mrs. Sewell, treasurer; and Mrs. A. D. Burke, auditor. Chairmen of the five departmental committees of the club, reported to their work for the coming year. Chairmen and the committees which they head are: Mrs. J. C. Cannon, home department; Mrs. Keith Reeve, art; Mrs. L. M. Sahag, garden; Mrs. George Scarseth, literary; and Mrs. H. C. Hoffsommer, music. In addition to the departments, the club maintains fourteen standing committees. The following new members of the women's club were welcomed: Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. W. H. Coppedge, Mrs. R. S. Suggs, Mrs. Carl Clark, Mrs. John Oliver, Mrs. T. W. Burns, Mrs. Burney, Mrs. J. W. Drake, Mrs. Homer Gibson, Mrs. L. N. Duncan, Mrs. D. W. Benson, Mrs. R. E. Yoder, Mrs. E. L. Mayton, Mrs. Hugh Cottle, Mrs. Gordon Fowler, Mrs. H. R. Bailey, Mrs. P. C. Brooks, Mrs. G. W. Winter, Mrs. J. 0. Morgan, Mrs. E. L. Spencer, Mrs. Roy Cargile, Mrs. I. B. Gritz, Mrs. 1. C. Hubbard, Mrs. Lee Sledge, Mrs. Barnett and Miss Marye Tamplin. TEN FREE STYLE ARTISTS CHOSEN FOR FROSH TANK TEAM LOST: Green and black Artcraft fountain pen in Physics room last Wednesday. If found please return to G. H. Plumlee at Pi Kappa Alpha house. (Continued from Page 3) Backstroke, breaststroke, and diving try outs are expected to be held at a later date. O'Conner, Ohio, has a good chance of backstroke and Rei-nol has given a good impression at the breaststroke position. Coach Morris will not be able to get a look at his diving aspirants until the broken diving board has been replaced. The tank men have had about a month's earlier start than last sea- 'son and have been practicing every day. Some of the men still are weak on wind and swim fifty lengths (approximately one-half a mile) daily to get it. The team is still weak in making the turns,-which are more important than the casual observer will think. A poorly made turn will easily lose a good part of a second and in a quarter mile event twenty-two turns have to be made. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. Tiger Theatre AUBURN, ALABAMA "The Showplace of East Alabama" SATURDAY, Sept. 29 Ricardo Cortez in "HAT, COAT, AND GLOVE" Bank Night—8:45 SUNDAY and MONDAY Sept. 3 0 a n d Oct. 1 MAE WEST in "BELLE OF THE NINETIES" With Roger Pryor, John Mack Brown, and Duke Ellington's Orchestra TUESDAY, Oct. 2 "DEATH ON THE DIAMOND" With Robert Young, Madge Evans, Nat Pendleton, and Ted Healy — On the Stage — A new thrill and lots of fun for the Tiger Patrons "AUCTION NIGHT," 8:45 SAMMARCO AND ORCHESTRA ARE WELL RECEIVED (Continued from Page 1) Henri Peagler, Homersville, Ga.; Wilma Proctor, Andalusia; Jessie Lee Raines, Geraldine, Ga.; Pinkie Reeve, Pensacola, Fla.; Mary Rudder, Stevenson; Annie Sheehan, Montgomery; Irene Sheehan, Montgomery; Evelyn Sledge, Montgomery; Gertrude Smith, Macon, Ga.; Jeanette Snead, Center; Elizabeth Spencer, Columbus, Ga.; Louise Starling, Montgomery; Emily Thornton, Montgomery; Sara Veazey, West Point, Ga.; Virginia Vernon, Huntsville; Frances Watkins, Columbus, Ga.; Mary Watson, Floma-ton; Eleanor West, Birmingham; Frances Wood, Troy; Mary Wood, Troy; Elizabeth Woolford, Atlanta, Ga.; Bertha Zimmerman, Chicka-mauga, Ga. Russell Circus Will Appear In Opelika The Russell Brothers Circus will exhibit at the fair-grounds in Opelika Friday, Oct. 5, giving both afternoon and evening performances. In the past attendance of Auburn people at the Opelika exhibitions has been large. The circus is a three-ring affair, which is entirely too large to be appreciated fully at one attendance. Popular prices have been scheduled so as to make possible attendance at both performances. Russell Brothers Circus is a western troup, this being its first trip east. The circus travels by motor, which is cheaper than rail travel. This makes possible lower rates. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers. Always Ready to Serve You BANK OF AUBURN Bank of Personal Service Welcome Alumni and Visitors Burton's Bookstore RENTAL LIBRARY WE'RE NOT ADVERTISING BOOKS TO YOU . . . W e ' r e a d v e r t i s i n g hours of e n t e r t a i n m e n t at t h e lowest cost. FICTION Miller: "Lamb in His Bosom" Graves: "I Claudius" Allan: "Anthony Adverse" Young: "So Red the Rose" Stribling: "Unfinished Cathedral" Herbert: "Holy Deadlock" Golding: "Five Silver Daughters" Hobart: "River Supreme" Feuchtwanger: "Josephus" Twelve Southerners: "I'll Take My Stand" Carmer: "Stars Fell On Alabama" H u n d r e d s of Volumes to Select F r om F i c t i o n — Romance — A d v e n t u re Dollar Back Membership Fee 3c a Day Rate SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY Ttyldfo'Bet&l, iNaturally, they taste better—because Luckies use "The Cream of the Crop"—only the clean center leaves—these are the mildest leaves—they cost more—they taste better. |
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