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Semi-Weekly Plainsman Wednesday Issue <&\\z Auburn plainsman «AA»" Club Dance Saturday TO F O S T E R THE A U B U R N S P I R IT VOLUME LIX AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 NUMBER 35 TIGERS DEFEAT GEORGIA QUINT HERE SATURDAY Plainsmen Down Strong Team From Georgia Before Large Crowd In Gym On Saturday TIGERS PLACE SECOND Is H i g h e s t Standing Position In Conference Held By An Auburn Team In Several Years By EUGENE LEE Before a cheering crowd that packed Alumni Gym, Auburn's basketball team defeated the strong quintet of the University of Georgia Saturday night 33 to 26. This win moved the Tigers to second place in the conference, standing just a few points behind the leading Vanderbilt Commodores. The Bulldogs jumped to a lead in the first five minutes of the game, and the situation assumed a precarious condition until the Tigers began hitting the basket for points. The Tigers had no luck with their goal shooting during this period, but this condition got betteru later. Only one point separated the two teams at the half. Georgia led 12 to 11 when intermission came. The last half was hotly contested with the score remaining on even terms until the final five minutes. Goals by Joel Eaves, Buddy Crew and Andrew Curlee put the Tigers ahead. Coach Ralph Jordan's team now holds the highest standing in the conference an Auburn team has held in four years. An invitation to the tournament in Knoxville the last of the month seems assured at the present time. Only Vanderbilt has registered wins over the team, within the conference. Clemson defeated the team in a brace of games early in the season, so the present record stands at 14 wins and 4 losses. , The Tigers leave the campus today on a trip to Georgia and Florida for games with Georgia Tech tonight and the University of Florida Friday and Saturday nights. These games will wind up the season. SOCIAL COMMITTEE MAKE-UP CHANGED BY CABINET GROUP Executive Cabinet In Meeting Last Night Votes To Have Social Committee Chairman Elected By Junior Class At Large; Reduces The Number Of Members In Committee To Five Dramatic Tournament Draws Many Entrants Twenty-five schools have already signified their intentions of entering the state high school dramatic tournament which will be held in Auburn April 10 and 11. This tournament is an annual affair sponsored by the English department. Preliminaries in the dramatic contests will be held during the mornings and afternoons of both days, while the finals will take . place on Saturday night, April 11. Winners in the various contests will be presented with medals and prizes. Schools which have entered the contests are Wetumpka, Monroeville, Tallassee, Marion, Anniston, Birmingham (four schools), Plantersville, Walnut Grove, Piedmont, Louisville, Collinsville, Huntsville,1 Bessemer, Fort Deposit, Opelika, Albertville, Tuscaloosa, Fairfax, Oneonta, Five Points, and West Blockton. Of these schools 19 have entered the dramatics contest; 18 poetry reading; 16 in prepared speech; 10 in impromptu speech; 7 in ready writing; 6 in boys' vocal; 6 in girls' vocal; 10 i in piano; 4 in violin; 9 in editorial writing; 5 in school newspaper; 4 in freehand drawing; and 3 in freehand design. A drastic change in Article Ten of the Undergraduate Student Constitution governing the selection of the chairman and members of the Social Committee was made last night by the Executive Cabinet. Henceforth the chairman of the Social Committee will be elected by the junior class at large in the regular spring elections. It was also decided by the Cabinet that the committee shall be reduced in size to six members, including the chairman, who shall have the authority to name the five members upon approval of the Faculty Social Committee. This selection of Social Committee members must be made by the chairman within two weeks following his election, according to the new rules adopted last night. The change in the Social Committee make-up also provided that the chairman be given the power to remove any member or members of the committee as he saw fit to be replaced by men of his own selection. The office of treasurer was done away with, leaving the chairman in full charge of all affairs of the committee. . Considerable discussion was held in connection with the feasibility of having the chairman elected by the junior class or by the school at large. The BOXERS DEFEATED BY CLEMSON CLUB IN FAST MATCHES Superior Clemson Outfit Wins Easily Over Newly Formed Auburn Team Before Crowd "A" Club Dance To Be Held Saturday Night The "A" Club will sponsor a dance in the gym on Saturday night from 9:30 to 12:00. There will be four V no-breaks and two "A" Club lead-outs. Music will be furnished by the Auburn Knights. Admission will be one dollar. It is expected that a large number of out-of-town girls here for the Military Ball will remain over for the affair. By JACK TODD Auburn's newly organized boxing team fell before the onslaught of a vastly superior Clemson aggregation last Friday night, while nearly 2,500 spectators viewed the match. With but a few short weeks of training under their belts, the Tiger leather pushers were no match for the Clemson pugilists, who have been training intensively for the past few months and had already won four matches prior to their meeting with Auburn. In the first round of the bantamweight contest, Frank Triolo, erepresenting Auburn, received the plaudits of the crowd as he kept step with Boselli, Clemson fighter, who is noted for his speed. However, Triolo couldn't keep up the pace and lost the match on decision. "Zip" Adams, of Auburn, put up a great fight against Murray, in the featherweight bout, but he, too, lost on a decision. One of Clemson's best men, Dawson, was too experienced for Owens, Auburn lightweight, and won by a technical knockout in the second round. Terry was also knocked out in the second round of the welterweight contest by Jones, of Clemson. The lanky Auburn sophomore put up a game fight, but could not stand off the better trained Jones. The middleweight contest ended with the decision going to McConnell, of Clemson, over Whitehead. As with the other Auburn men, the bright ring lights and loud cheers of the crowd bewildered Whitehead quite a bit. (Continued on page 4) move to have the chairman elected by only the junior class was finally passed without a single dissenting vote. No special qualifications for candidates for this position were set last night except that he must be a junior and must have passed 11 hours of school work for a period of two and one-half years, or five semesters. The question of who shall receive free passes to the dances was also discussed with the result that it was decided to leave the matter up to the discretion of the chairman, who shall give passes to whomever he sees fit. (Continued on page 4) ENGINEER CLASSES ARE EXCUSED FOR WILMORE FUNERAL All Engineering Classes Are Suspended Today For Funeral; Rev. Lee To Officiate Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Wil-more, who died late Monday evening at a hospital in Montgomery, will be held here this afternoon at 3 p. m. from the Episcopal Church. The Rev. William Byrd Lee, local rector, will officiate. Mrs. Wilmore was the wife of Dr. J. J. Wilmore, dean of the Auburn school of engineering. She became ill some 10 days ago and was carried to Montgomery where little hope was held for her recovery during the past several days. Pneumonia with complications was given as the cause of her death. For many years Mrs. Wilmore was an active member of the Auburn Episcopal Church. Before her marriage to Dr. Wilmore in 1891, she was Miss Mozelle Whitaker, of Hepzibah, Ga. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Minnie Whitaker, of Auburn, and Mrs. Ben Buckaleu, Montgomery; one brother, Bishop Walter Whitaker,-of Willoughby Beach, Va.; and two children, Mrs. George Breeden, Selma, and Frank W. Wilmore, Auburn. Pallbearers will be P. R. Bidez, Prof. Charles W. Hixon, J. T. Hudson, Wilbur Hutsell, Homer Wright, and Col. G. H. Franke. Interment will be made in Auburn with Cross-ley, of Opelika, in charge. Montevallo Maidens Mad At Mudslingers The following choice bit was clipped from the Montevallo publication, the staff of which it seems are wont to criticize Auburn for slirlging mud. It follows in full: HEAR YE! Certain people on the editorial staff of the Auburn Plainsman have seen fit to engage in what is popularly known as "mud slinging," directed at Alabama College. As it is the policy of our paper to refrain from such activity we will not retalite with similar tactics. But we would like to call attention to certain revealing facts: 1. Auburn has no claim for superiority over Alabama College; only evident superiority warrants a condescending attitude. 2. Auburn visitors are seen quite frequently on the Alabama College campus. 3. Auburn men are as easily identified while visiting her as Alabama College girls are reputed to be while in Auburn. 4. The mail at Alabama College is delayed an hour on the days when Auburn bids to dances arrive. If the full meaning of the above statements is lost on the Auburn readers we will be glad to give more specific details upon request. Leads Grand March Of Military Ball . s ••>-.:. Report Mrs. Crenshaw Condition As Serious Mrs. B. H. Crenshaw, who has been sick for the past several weeks at St. Margaret's Hospital in Montgomery, has taken a sudden turn for the worse, according to a report received at the Plainsman office late today. N O T I C E ! Members of O. D. K. will meet Thursday night at 8 o'clock in Sam-ford Hall. All members requested to be present. Alabama Once Covered By Water Is Pictured An Alabama largely covered by a fresh water ocean with the acidity of carbonated water was the picture given by Dr. George D. Scarseth, of the Soils Department in a speech before the Auburn Lions Club yesterday. Only a small section of east central Alabama with Auburn near the border was free from this acid ocean during the Archezoic era more than one billion years ago, according to Dr. Scarseth. This higher section was the base of the ancient Piedmont Mountain system. As a result of this difference during the Archezoic era, the soil north and east of Auburn is formed of the original crystaline rock. Just south of Auburn are the relatively newer soils formed by the water deposits. The line of division is sharply marked and easily detected. During the Paleozoic period of 250,- 000,000 years ago the ocean had receded in north Alabama. Then huge herbaceous plants supported enormous reptile life in the mud fiats of north Alabama. It was in this period that the coal deposits were formed. Before coal could be formed, according to Dr. Scarseth, there was necessary an atmosphere containing a great percentage of carbon dioxide and also a plant life attaining enormous size. The relatively level area in this section of the state owes its contour to the fact that it is the only part of the state covered with the original crystaline rock of the Piedmont Mountain. Challenge Issued By Tiger Rag For Court Tilt With Plainsman The Plainsman was notified yesterday that it has been challenged to a basketball game by a team under the sponsorship of the Tiger Rag, edited by George Quinney. The Plainsman accepts the challenge. Quinney has already selected eight players for the game to meet any team that the Plainsman might be able to muster up. Those composing the Tiger Ran outfit include Bobby Blake, Sam McCroskey, "Dopey" Ellis, Floyd Hutto, George Quinney, Wilton Kil-gore, Walter Gilbert, and Harry Hooper. Definite plans will not be made until the Plainsman team is formed, the game being held in Alumni Gym at a time suitable to both sides. A 4 five cent admission charge will be made of everyone, with the proceeds going toward a fund to enable Coach Ralph Jordon to purchase a new score board for the local court. Those desiring to participate for the Plainsman are asked to contact the editor as soon as possible in order that arrangements can be made. PARITY ACT FOR EDUCATION NOW BEFORE SOLONS Three Per Cent Sales Tax Measure Gets Into Limelight As Bill Backed By P.-T. A. PARITY BILL STRESSED Alabama Congress Of Parents And Teachers Advocates Bill For Parity For Education MISS VIRGINIA WADSWORTH has been selected to lead the Grand March of the Military Ball Friday night, escorted by Cadet Col. Billy Wingo. Approximately 100 cadets will form the sabre arch of the Grand March. DR. THOMAS ROUTS CIRCULATED FEAR OF FLU EPIDEMIC P h y s i c i a n Holds That Fear Of Epidemic Unfounded; Fewer Cases Than Two Weeks Ago FINAL PLANS FOR ANNUAL MILITARY BALL COMPLETED Dr. B. F. Thomas, college physician, in a statement last night said that alarm now circulating about town concerning a flu epidemic is withiout basis. Two weeks ago Dr. Thomas said he was called upon to treat between 60 and 70 cases of flu each day while during the last few days the number of cases called to his attention has been reduced to about* one-third, or approximately 20 cases. The death of Wm. Capps, day before yesterday, from pneumonia, has served to cause considerable concern among students and townspeople. Dr. Thomas said he didn't even know the student had been sick until his death was reported. Capps lived in Opelika and traveled back and forth to school each day. In fact, Dr. Thomas said, the situation at present is not at all alarming in view of the extremely cold (Continued on page 4) Virginia Wadsworth Selected To Lead Grand March; Plan Dance To Be Gala Affair First Spring Scrimmage Game Will Be Played By Teams Next Saturday The first game between divisions of I Fred Holman, Hamp Williams, Joe the spring football squad will be held on Drake field Saturday afternoon. After three weeks of practice, the gridiron aspirants to next fall's var sity will be divided for the first of proposed weekly engagements. Better weather during the last week has enabled Coaches Meagher, Morgan, Hitchcock, McCollum and Cham-bless to send their charges through practices that have produced better results than at any other time since the sessions started. Over sixty are taking part in the practices, and all are rounding into excellent form. The practice games have been anxiously awaited by the followers of the Tigers and a large crowd should be on hand to witness the first of these contests. The lineups have not been decided upon as yet, but the squad will probably be divided in such a manner that each faction will be composed of outstanding performers. Lettermen among the squad are Captain Walter Gilbert, Lester Ant-ley, Alternate Captain Frank Gantt, Sam McCroskey, Wesley Lof lin, Ralph Sivell, Fred Gillam, Herbert Roton, Stewart, Sidney Scarborough, Jimmie Fenton, John Paul Tipper, Billy Hitchcock, Wilton Kilgore. Hugh Rodgers.Joe Bob Mitchell, Rex Mc- Kissick and Joel Eaves made letters but are at present with the basketball team. Reserves from last season are Milton Bagby, Travis Vernon, Vernon Burns, Fay Caton, Torrance Russell, Jeff Bogue, John Davis, Norman Whitten, Bobbie Blake, James Karam, Charlie Bentley, Bob Coleman, Bill Ellis, Ralph O'Gwynne, Floyd McEl-roy, and Walter Heath. Buddy Crew and Frank Hamm will join the squad after the basketball season ends. The outstanding freshmen are Malvern Morgan, Winston Combes, Soapy Crowder, Buddy Hill, Everett Smith, Jack Market, Garth Thorpe, Bill Nichols, Arthur Griffith, Oliver Fletcher, George Wolff, Oscar Bur-ford, Dean Hallmark, Milton Howell, Foots Hudson, Bob Childress, Morris Cook, Ted Ferreira, Lloyd " Foster, Speck Kelly, Bill Mims, Frances Riddle, Marion Walker, Lamar Hart, Kermit Weaver, Tommie Edwards, Happy Bridges, Pelham Sitz, Charles Fontaine, and George Gerakitis. Miss Virginia Wadsworth has been Selected to lead the Grand March of the Military Ball in Alumni Gymnasium Friday night. She will be escorted by Cadet Col. Billy Wingo, captain of Scabbard and Blade, sponsors of the dance each year. Wingo announced last night that final details for the Military Ball have been completed and everything is in readiness for the staging of this gala function. More than 250 bid cards were mailed out last week, over 100 being, to girls throughout the State, the remainder to reserve and regular officers. The Auburn Knights promise several feature numbers for the affair. During the dance refreshments will be served. Decorations of the dance hall will be done along a G*eorge Washington birthday motif, with flags and silhouettes of George and Martha Washington attractively placed throughout the hall. A feature of the dance will be the sabre arch of the Grand March at 11 o'clock. This year some changes are being instituted in this feature. Close to 100 cadets will form the sabre arch through which the dancers will march. Preceding the dance the annual (Continued on page 4) By THE EDITOR Still in a quandry, members of the State legislature in special session have yet to take any definite move on education. The third meeting of the session yesterday, was but a short one, as a recess was called to allow members to attend the ceremonies marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of the inauguration of Jefferson Davis. The Harrison three per cent sales tax came back into the legislative limelight, overshadowing several other measures, as legislators received letters from the president of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers stating the group was in favor of a sales tax for education. Although stressing the sales tax, this P.-T. A. head also demanded that education be put on a parity with other State functions. A supreme court ruling in 1932 held that schools were not an "essential function" under the state's constitution. Several parity measures for education have been introduced, but the one receiving the most support is that backed by the P.-T. A., which is given in full below. It was introduced in both houses of the legislature and will probably be voted upon within the next two weeks. The parity bill is as follows: Article XXIV. Public education is hereby declared to be an essential and primary function of government in this state. The legislature shall from time to time, in addition to funds specifically set aside for educational purposes and in such a manner as in its opinion will tend to equalize educational opportunities throughout the state and encourage local initiative and support, appropriate monies out of the state treasury for educational purposes which shall be paid on the basis set up below. It shall be unlawful for the Comptroller or like officer of the State of Alabama to draw any warrant or other order for the pay-continued on page 4) Cage Games Ended By Frosh Basketballers Date Set For Second Round Of Tournament The dates for the second round games in the Interfraternity Council basketball tournament has been released by Joe Sarver, chairman of the athletic committee. Monday, February 24: Phi Delta Theta-Phi Kappa Tau at 7 p. m.; Theta Kappa Nu-Alpha Lambda Tau at 8 p. m.; Sigma Chi-Pi Kappa Alpha at 9 p. m. Tuesday, February 25: Delta Sigma Phi-Theta Chi at 7 p.m.; Tau Upsilon Omega-Sigma Nu at 8 p. m.; Alpha Psi-Kappa Sigma at 9 p. m. Wednesday, February 26: Alpha Gamma Rho-Sigma Pi at 7 p.m.; and Lambda Chi-Sigma Alpha Epsi-lon at 8 p. m. All teams must play at the time specified and are to arrange them with Pro. Elmer G. Salter. Cards have also been mailed, notifying each fraternity of their date according to Sarver. Auburn's freshman five ended their cage season Monday night by trouncing Newsite high school, 38-11. Coach Dell Morgan's proteges rang up twelve victories in sixteen starts this season, which in no small way reflects the excellent job of coaching. After the game the players and managers were treated to a steak dinner. Dudley, Auburn's shifty little forward, led his teammates in scoring with 12 markers. He has one of the cleverest fakes ever seen on the home court and left his man stranded on several occasions. Holmes, the Tiger sharpshooter, who paced the team in scoring for the season, gathered nine points. Playing a game that was nip and tuck throughout, the freshmen cagers emerged the victor over Lanett Athletic Club in a thrilling contest last Saturday night, 34-30. The rats won two out of three games with Lanett and all three contests were in doubt until the final gun. Auburn took the lead at the start by virtue of baskets by Karge and Jigger and maintained this advantage until the close of the first half when Newman sank a basket to give Lanett a 18-16 margin at halftime. In the second half the frosh led almost the entire game but Newman, who made 15 points for Lanett, was a constant threat. In the last two minutes of play, Holmes made a basket, Karge and Pappas each contributing a free-throw to put the game on "ice" for Auburn. P 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 WEPNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 gfo Auburn glatttHmatt Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates, $2.50 per year (68 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 Ave. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 298. Doug Wallace Herman L. Harris Editor-in-Chief .Business Manager 1935 Member 1936 ftssocided Golle6iate Press Distributor of Golle6iate Di6est EDITORIAL STAFF News Editors: Alvin Morland and Bobby Chesnutt. Sports Editor: Eugene Lee. Sports Assistants: Jack Todd, Bill Troup and Gerald Bilbro. Society Editor: Luella Botsford. Assistant Society Editors: Kay Sibert and Jeanette Sawyer. Contributors: Lee Balch and Floyd Barnard. Reporters: Edwin Godbold, Jack Steppe, Bob Johnston,*Jack Morton, Lewis Thomas, James Buntin, Max Welden, and Howard Strong. Commentator Extraordinary: Hugh Cameron. BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Manager: Jim Pike. Advertising Managers: Billy Radney, Buck Darden. Advertising Assistant: Clarence Pruet. Circulation Manager: George Perry. Assistant Circulation Manager: Alvin Vogtle. Circulation Assistants: Jack Carr, Har-ey Sargent, Sam Teague, George Weaver. Business Manager's Office Hours: 3-4 Monday through Friday. A Request Is Made Recently the registrar's office was asked to locate a certain student in college. An urgent message had been received, and it was of the utmost importance that this message reach the student as quickly as possible. In this case several hours elapsed before the student could be found. They literally turned the campus upside down in order to find him. All this trouble could easily have been avoided had the student, when he moved, gone to the registrar's office and left his new address and telephone number. The ' above incident is used merely as an illustration to show why it is necessary that the college know exactly where each student is living. On numerous times during the year the office is called upon to locate students. It may be that the message is not important, yet on the other hand it may be absolutely necessary that the student be reached in the quickest possible time. In view, of this the registrar's office is more than anxious for all students to make sure that their correct address is contained on the cards in the office. Each time a student moves, he should immediately notify the registrar's office of this change. This bit of thoughtfulness on the part of students may prove to be of great worth to them and at the same time save those on the registrar's office a considerable amount of time and trouble. Legislative Pyrotechnics Auburn people breathed a sigh of relief when the legislature finally was called to Montgomery last week, for it was clear that until the lawmakers got busy nothing could possibly ease the tremendous burden resulting from the state's failure to pay appropriations. Now that the legislature is there, the question is when and how they will bring this needed relief. Apparently everything is in a muddle in Montgomery right now, with charges and counter charges, resolutions and counter resolutions, flying thick and fast. It is to be hoped that the necessary fireworks will be got out of the road in the next few days so that the representatives may get down to serious business. Although it is difficult to tell just how much of the excitement is just for public consumption and how much is serious on the part of the hell raisers, several issues injected last week deserve a little discussion. As usual, the advocates of economy in government as opposed to new taxation are making a good deal of noise. They are bound to get plenty of hearers, for no one likes to pay taxes and everyone likes to have government economically and efficiently administered. We should have economy in government, and whether or not we have in Alabama this writer does not know. What he does know is that to save, by mere economy, the huge amount of money needed by education to finish out this fiscal year is an utter impossibility. Figures show that the general fund of the state has approximately eight millions to spend this year. The educational deficit amounts to about half that. Since the fiscal year is nearly half gone, any tax or economy measure that will raise the needed four millions must save or raise money at the rate of eight millions per year for the balance of the 1935-36 fiscal year. Since only the general fund can be tapped without constitutional amendments, which in themselves would take most of the remaining months of the fiscal year, any economy measure to save the money would have to save every cent now being spent by the general fund. In other words, the government would have to cease operations for the remainder of the year and turn the general fund over to education. The foolishness of the argument that the, money can be saved by economy is further shown by the economy bills that have been presented by the loudest advocate of economy, Senator James A. Simpson, of Birmingham. While he advocates economy to save four millions, he presents economy bills which would save about one quarter of a million during the remainder of the year. Where is he going to raise the other three and three quarter millions? Economy can't save education this year. Nothing but a drastic tax measure can prevent education from again carrying the state deficit. Letters To The Editor Some time ago there was published a statement on this page to the effect that no letters to the editor would be published unless the author's name appeared on the letter. Since that time not a single letter has been received. Perhaps there is nothing to write about, though this seems unlikely. More probable is the fact that some students are afraid to have their names made public. If this is so, then they have misinterpreted the announcement. A letter from a student published on this page does not mean that the author's name must be published also. Any nom de plume or fictitious name may be used in place of the true name when the letter is published. The author's name is required on the manuscript only as protection for the editor. Should any argument or controversy of a serious nature arise from the publication of a letter in the Plainsman, the editor assumes all responsibility unless he knows the author of the letter. Letters provide the best opportunity for students to express their thoughts and reactions concerning questions of the day. They are a barometer of student opinion and act as important guide in subsequent policies or movements. It is the desire of the Plainsman to provide ample opportunity for all students to express their opinions. The only requirements are that the letters be brief and to the point and carry the true name of the author, though his name will not be published if he so desires. "Why" Go To Church One of these days some fraternity on the campus will be proudly displaying a silver loving cup signifying that their members were good boys and went to church for three whole months in three years. Yes, that is some kind of a record. Most extraordinary, in fact, it is a distinctly brilliant record that most any fraternity would be proud to boast. When a silver loving cup is awarded to entice students to church, then religion at that point ceases to have any more value than the silver cup, which is to say the least pretty cheap. Those who attend church regularly attend for what they can get out of it. Least do they expect an award for their so doing, nor do they expect honorable mention from other students. Those who attend to be seen by others might just as well not be present. They are wasting their time and are of no value whatsoever to the church they attend. In like manner there is nothing gained when silver cups are awarded to fraternities whose members attend church for one month out of the year. If a preacher talks to a body gathered together in competition for a silver cup, then he might just as well be talking to a stone wall or a row of mummies. His words go in one ear and out the other. Any fraternity can force their members off to church for one month out of nine. Then when the month is over, they can all sleep late on /Sunday mornings like they had been doing up until the month. It would be far better for the local "Y" organization to have their contest cover a period of one year. It would then carry a much deeper significance and might result in 'some good being accomplished. On "Punk" Professors A short while ago the editor of The Toreador, college paper, listed what he considered to be the caults common to the "punk" professor. In view of the fact that professors are forever talking about "punk" students, it might be well to print here a few brief excerpts from this editorial to show that Auburn as well as having "punk" students has "punk" professors as well. "A 'punk' professor," says this editor, "reads his lecture notes, or else he lectures too fast in a sleep-conductive monotone. His enunciation is cloudy, and he slumps down in his chair or leans on the desk the entire period, oblivious to the reactions of his class to his efforts or absence of efforts. " . . . He is irked at argument or opposition and calls on one group of students who he realibes wiJJ agree with his statements whether they be .right or wrong. . . . He gives trick questions on examinations and lets a matter of personal disagreement affect a student's grade. . . . He repeats a series of lectures year after year, making them a professional recitation. . . . "This type of professor rides the enrollee in his class rather than helping him with difficult assignments. By this action he gives the impression of knowing everything when really he knows very.little about anything else outside of the course he is teaching. He would'rather come to class than give a walk (beat) even if he were in his death bed. . . . " And so this editor continues on, usually hitting the nail on the head. We share the same feeling with him because we have "punk" professors at Auburn, too. Going .to their classes is worse than taking a dose of castor oil, even worse. It's no wonder that students take all the cuts allotted and still more. After all, when a student flunks a course, the blame should rest not entirely on his head. In many instances the professor is just as much to blame. If the professor is unable to make his course interesting and attractive to the students, he can hardly expect the students to take much interest beyond that of getting a passing grade. Cats And Canaries Did you know ? < Horace Jr. surely was worried about his date the other Saturday night out at the house? Eleanor B. prefers dancing it seems (with everyone else). * * * '* Swifty B. is so melancholy these days? SAE's are supposed to be worried when they lose their pins, not their rings. But it's worse for him because he lost the gal, too— * * * * Estelle has deserted ATO (or vice verse) in favor of ye olde Auburn Knights. Babe surely can go. Estelle says as she is concerned so can Curty, and you know where to— * * *. * F. Cannon is stealing Wesley's stuff, but Joiner figures she can't lose either way, so why worry. * * * * The Sigma Nu house was the scene of quite a function during the dances? (truth will out). Whose date was it that one of Joe Sanders boys had in the closet? * * * * It is not only rumored, but it is a fact that one of the newly married football players and his wife just don't get along? This should discourage the rest of you mugs— the love-sick ones. * » » * Chink is now a visitor way out on E. Magnolia? * * * * Hawk should be jealous of Hooper, but he just doesn't care anymore, anymore? * * * * Gantt goes steady, yes, but not all the time? * * * * Shorty Williams is still the idol of the coeds (especially M. Murphey and Pugh). , * * * * Lt. Cornell has a yen for a certain co-ed, who he also had a yen for last year, until the competition got too strong for him. * * * * Bobbie Lanier and Floyd Pugh are reported to be stepping out these days? Oh, Morgan! * * * * Tooker has double trouble and Kilgore and Blake are glaring at each other these days. * * * * ' Holcombe and Galvin are affiliated with the athletic department. Socially, of course. * * * * " Sarver is still trying to forget Jerner? * * * * Paul Quinnelle isn't at all choosey about the company he keeps these days. * * * * Mugs is still the secret sorrow of one very cute co-ed. But he'll never know, she says. * * * * Billy Hitchcock should have gone out for basket-ball before this? He certainly did a neat bit of playing from the sidelines the other night when he took the ball right out of that Southern guard's hands. * * * * That people would still like to know, "Why is McAllister!" Only once in 30 years has the Princeton co-operative store failed to pay a 10 per cent dividend. AUBURN FOOTPRINTS For the most fierce and passionate burper, we suggest a run-off between Wallace Shelby and Mike Ellis. Shelby's burps have captivated many a Magic City lass; while those of Ellis have resounded only on the Plains. Both suggest the rumble of thunder, or a cross between an air-hammer and a rock-crusher. » » * * * * * * - * * * Team-work is a great thing. Where would the centipede be if he moved one leg at a time? * * * * * * * * * * Under a spreading chestnut tree A stubborn auto stands. The smith an angry man is he With trouble on his hands. The carburetor seems to be The cause of all his woe, » He tightens half a dozen bolts, But still it doesn't go. He sits beside the road to give His brain a chance to cool r And ponders on his training at The correspondence school. Then he starts his job once more And just by chance 'tis seen The cause of all his trouble is He-'s out of gasoline. * * * * * * * * * * A little Canadian boy who had never seen a negro before, asked his uncle, "Why does that lady black her face?" "She doesn't, that's her natural color," was the reply. "Is she black like that all over?" the boy continued. "Why, yes," said the uncle. "Gee, uncle, you know everything, don't you?" 1 * * * * * * * * * * Found on a page in Molly Brasfield's diary: Kisses kept are wasted, Love is to be tasted. There are those you love, I know, Be not loathe to tell them so. Lips grow dry and eyes grow wet Waiting to be warmly met. Let them not be waiting yet; Kisses kept are wasted. * * * * * * * * * * "Remember, my boy, your father was a college man." "What does that make me, mother?" "That means you must be a gentleman, my son." "Yes, I suppose someone must save the family name." * * * * * * * * * * They say Diogenes lived in a bathtub. Wouldn't his style be cramped in Alumni Hall? * * * * * * * * * * Jane Slack thinks that two doctors is a paradox. * * * * * * * * * * Astronomy Prof.: "Name a star with a tail." • Absent-Minded: "Rin-Tin-Tin." * * * * * * * * * * Seasick Wife (as the offspring is raising Cain): "John, will you speak to your son?" Seasick Father: "Hello, son." * * * * * * * * * * Seen on a zoology exam paper: "The germ-transmitting mosquito is one that holds his body at an angle whose sine is %." What About The Co-eds? Being a brief dissertation by one of the opposite sex in which he compares the co-ed of today with those of by-gone days on several interesting counts By C. W. BELL popular myth—a Are co-eds the same fine girls that they were many years ago, except with rolled stockings and their ' greater indulgence in cosmetics? Do co-eds corrupt the good morals of college men? Yes, and no! Some say that the trouble of co-eds rests in their lack of ability for taking social initiative. Perhaps it is the novelty of educating women which has not worn off despite the fact that many of our feminine ancestors received college degrees. How are the co-eds of today different from those of other days? In olden days no lady would have dared lift her skirt above her shoe-top or flash a pink ruffle of a petticoat. No lady would have smok-. ed a cigarette in public or thought of going to a party where there was drinking. Not even in the'privacy of her own bedroom were a girl's thoughts allowed to stray, for the walls were lined with creeds and mottoes reminding her to be noble, loyal, virtuous and true. But, times have changed and styles have changed; so must the coeds. Now about this signing out for dances, parties, etc.—what good is accomplished by making it compulsory for girls to sign-in or sign-out at a specific time, or making it prohibitive for a girl to have dates at a certain time? As a matter or fact it really means nothing at all, except to probably further prove that where the girl's private judgment disapproves of a rule, the rule is apt to go unheeded. The public reception room of the dormitory does not appeal to young peoples as a pleasant place of interest, especially if it is already occupied by two or three couples; therefore she goes walking, or driving, or dancing, or to the movies. The question of honesty or dishonesty rarely enters her mind. She may not know definitely until she is on her way what sort of a evening her friends or friend has planned. Usually, however, the amusement must be inexpansive and informal. After all, a list of rules is usually a code which means one thing to parents and college authorities and quite another to many women students. The college girl is not, and probably never has been, that creature of blue stockinged creature disdained by an elder generation. Instead she is a typically eager-minded daughter of the people bent on scholastic success. Now, more than ever, there seems to be a revival of talk about the evil state of our young college women. The co-eds are under a steadily increasing volley of criticism. One of the first charges was the issue of bobbing hair back in 1924. Probably no woman should cut a man's hair unless "she is his mother, but why should she not cut her own hair? It does not necessarily expose her large ears. A much more disturbing charge is that they do not wear sufficient clothes. The distress again seems to'be about their chilliness rather than the moral involved. If the fashions of today are calling for less clothing than was worn by women twenty years ago, maybe it is encouraging morals rather than destroying them. Sister, if thy garments offend thy brother, eliminate them. For the past several years smoking has offered in the field of women's colleges a splendid field for a skirmish of opinion. Many thought, and probably still think, that the college authorities should say, "Thou shalt not." Practically all colleges have eliminated this method of control, for attempt to enforce it brought only evasion, untruthfulness and dissatisfaction. Did not our feminine ancestors smoke pipes? There is no difference! Probably the most important and gravest charge against the modern co-ed is her tendency to indulge in strong drink. This can only be controlled by education and not by compulsion, as some advocate. Moral standards do not change greatly with passing generations or changing of locations. They are laws that govern the spirit within. Does the modern co-ed prove that the human race is gradually degenerating? Certainly not! In history we find record of an Assyrian Tablet dated 2000 B. C. and on this tablet is engraved a warning, "There are signs that the world is speedily coming to an end. Children no longer obey their parents. The end of the world is evidently approaching." Thunderations By Gum 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. * * * * AHARD-BITTEN friend, in speaking of an ex-hard-bitten friend, sums up his courtship, marriage, and demise in three words: Kiss . . fuss . . and blunderbuss. * * * * According to Aunt Hattie Benson, Sam Gibbons is playing second fiddle in' the Auburn Knights' Orchestra. This report is hard to understand as Gibbons, what with all his worrying about not being even able to play fourth flute, hasn't the time to learn to fiddle a fiddle. * * * * % Esther Weeks, who lives in Molly Bras-field's back yard, and who is going to weigh as much as Frances Wright, if she doesn't stop eating so much, was seen the other day roller skating. <• A person who roller skates doesn't like opera, and a person who eats so much doesn't read Shakespeare. What has this been, a game? * * * * C. Whittle Walter, who lives in front of the Theta Chi House, didn't come up town Monday night because of rain. He missed three good prospects, as three came in Ben-sons' with rain soaked tennis shoes on. He threatens to run in a "Jug" Band in on us for the final dances. What does he think these other alleged orchestras he has had down here have been playing? Pickle jars? * * * * Gene (My Blue Heaven) Austin, may be heard afternoonly at 5:30 via phonograph records via the Mexican radio station. The Mexican radio stations who maintains: "You got a belly ache, and we want to fix it for you." * * * * Veloz and Yolande may be heard nightly at 1:00 A. M. via Earl C. Anthony's KFI. . . . Yank Friedman's Lombardo played George Gershwin's "I Got Plenty of Nothing" from "Porgy and Bess" tonight. . . . Gershwin still maintains Berlin is just the Capitol of Germany, and that Shubert should have been a piano tuner. . . . Friedman contends that Gibbons can't play a fiddle any better than Jan Garber . . . a vile insult. . . . Lombardo claims C. W. Walter's Joe Sanders plays like an ill used freight train going around the last curve to Monte-vallo . •. . and the Shoe Salesman's Joe Sanders claims that Lombardo's saxaphones are out of tune, and that the pianist with glasses on can't read note one, and that the guitar player was taught to chew tobacco by Carmen. . . . Carmen Lombardo looks exactly like Ricardo Cortez, and owns a seat on the Chicago Wheat Exchange. . . . Listen to Ted Weems' mountain feud song about the Morgins for the best novelty yet. . . . Red Engle plays the fiddle on his knees on that number as he did down here last May. . . . Kay Kyser, in attempting a Ted Lewis, last Saturday night isounded worse than a cat on a newly painted back fence . . . has taken on a few new quirks lately, and is still three jumps ahead of Sammy Kay. * * * * The Alpha Psi dog took a look at himself in a mirror the other night, and drew back in disbelief. "You're a liar," he barked. Dog Sam says that's the only barking calf he has ever seen. * * * * Jane Slack, who has a better smile than even Colgate ever thought of, is the reason me and you like Benson's sandwiches. Benson's coffee is the reason we like the College Inn's coffee. * * * * 'Tis all right, Almeda, we're all friends and one little crack added to another helps to fill up Doug Wallace's so-called newspaper. * * * * The two best dressed at the K. D. dance of last Friday night: Mary Pearce and Molly Brasfield . . . Rubinoff, the fiddle, of Yank's band a good egg . . . Mary Hagood, of Molly's Society Hill; you still owe me a show going to . . . * * * * " For an evening's entertainment: Ask C. W. Walter, who lives in front of Frank (You Know Whut?) Hendon's house, to tell about the time he went to Chicago with Alabama's Newt Godfrey. Or get Rudder's, ' Jim Blair, who lives in Vernon Merritt's back yard, to recite "Mr. President." * * * * Up until the past dances, Jimmy Vance, who lives in "Uncle Billy's" back yard, had the record of bringing the best looking girl down to the dances (this will kill the Shoe Salesman). . . . now Blair holds the record. * * * * I have only one thing against the girl's school (Shorter) in Rome, Ga. And that is that anyone who has ever been there thinks she has more sense than I have. Surely out of all that number . . . ? WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 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 INSTITUTE PAGE THREE Program Is Given At Local U. D. C. Meeting Miss Susan Lipscomb gave a very amusing program on "The Private in Fiction and Real Life" at the monthly meeting of the Admiral Semmes Chapter U. D. C. on February 12. Miss Lipscomb wore the wedding dress of her grandmother. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. M. J. Funchess with Mrs. H. A. Johnson and Mrs. Handley as joint hostesses. There was a unanimous vote to ask Mrs. Del Morgan to become a member of the chapter. SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES LUELLA BOTSFORD, Society Editor CAUTHENS COAL Keeps You Warm Phone 11 Meeting Of Woman's Club Held Thursday The general meeting of the Woman's Club was held last Thursday at the Methodist Sunday School rooms. Dr. Rosa Lee Walston presided. Several new members were welcomed into the club. The following nominating committee was elected: Mrs. J. W. Scott, Mrs. C. A. Basore, Mrs. Showalter, Mrs. J. W. Tidmore, and Mrs. P. O. Davis. The Garden Department acted as hostess for the social hour, which followed announcements. Mrs. Toomer acted as general chairman. GUARANTEED RADIO REPAIRS Have your Radio repaired by an experienced radio service man. TONSOL RADIO TUBES Replacements Guaranteed 6 Months HUBERT STONE Tiger Drug Store Pho 200 Phone 222 TWO ONE DOLLAR TIES FOR $1.25 ALSO REDUCTION IN MOST ALL OF OUR LINE OF MERCHANDISE TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR SPRING GOODS OUR BACHELOR SOCKS ARE GUARANTEED (6 PR. FOR 6 MONTHS) $1.50 IBSON' MEN'S WEAR G S HAGEDORN'S DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR LADIES' AND CHILDRENS' SHOES DRAPERIES — CURTAINS — CARPETS A Most Complete Gents' Furnishing Department Opelika, Alabama Can you claim kin with this We can't say just where he inherited his strongest characteristic, but we do say that you are entitled to use the privilege. So— On February 27 we are offering to our reading public some re-titled numbers in modern fiction and the latest mysteries from Our Rental Library at the low cost of 25c per copy. Be sure to come early as the sale opens at 7:30 A. M. Burton's Bookstore Something New Every Day P. S. Monopoly: the new craze of America—Easy Money: Bankrupt Quick. "its the Only low price Car with a Y«8 ENGINE NlNE other American cars have V-type engines —but they cost from $1275 to $6750! Over 2,500,000 Ford V-8's now on the road prove Ford V-8 economy and dependability. 85 horsepower with Ford V-8 smoothness and pick-up mean driving pleasure in a class by itself. YOUR FORD DEALER Prof. Rutland Speaks Before Woman's Club Prof. J. R. Rutland, head of the English department, was the principal speaker at the regular meeting of the La Grange Woman's Club, Feb. 13. The title of the address given by Mr. Rutland was "Trends in Modern Drama." Modern drama was presented in five divisions with illustrations of particular plays included in each division. The five classes were: (1) The drama of ideas which demands clear reasoning, clear sense and unegotistic thinking. (2) The drama of naturalism which demands actuality in staging as well as in action aM speech. (3) The drama of romance as a redaction from the depression of naturalistic plays. (4) Expressionistic drama as a freer expression of inner consciousness. (5) The new Russian drama as related to propaganda. Prizes Offered For Original Manuscripts » Twenty-two prizes, ranging from $2.00 to $10.00 for original manuscripts are offered by the writers division of the Alabama Federation of Clubs. Prizes will be offered for lyrics, short stories, sonnets, one-act plays, poems, essays and a radio skit. Every member of a Federated Club is eligible to compete but all work must be original and unpublished. Specifications for the manuscripts and rules of the contest may be obtained from Mrs. Herbert J. Ward, 1224 Bush Circle, Birmingham, Ala. -No manuscript will be accepted bearing a postmark later than midnight of March 16. High School F. F. A. Gets Radio Set The Auburn High F. A. A. Chapter won a radio receiving set given by the Chilian Nitrate Educational Bureau for the best nitrate demonstration sponsored by 100 F. A. A. chapters in the state. The local chapter sponsored two corn demonstrations during 1935. New officers of the chapter are: President, Charles Isbell; vice-president, William Ham; secretary, Donald Cottier; treasurer, Jim Flanagan; reporter, Tom McDaniel; sergeant-at-arms, Allen Turner. Former Student Dies At Jacksonville, Fla. Ralph Palmer, a former student at Auburn, died at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., on February 14. Mr. Palmer was previously a resident of Opelika, where he took an active interest in masonry. He was 45 years old, the son of W. E. Palmer. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at Summers Funeral Home with interment at Rosemere. PERSONAL MENTION SWEET AS HONEY Starts Sweet Smokes Sweet Stays Sweet NOTHING ELSE HAS ITS FLAVOR Also Imperial Yella Boh S1.50 vtm 510 AND HP F.O.B. DETROIT Mr. and Mrs. Josh Couch, of Troy, visited their son, Josh, Jr., this past week-end. , * * * Alfred Allen, a graduate of Auburn, spent the past week-end here. * * * Mr. H. E. Cox, of Birmingham, visited his son, Holland, this week-end. * * * Harold Harper went to his home in Coleman, Georgia, last Friday. , * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Welch, of Birmingham, visited their son, Robert, last Saturday. * * * John A. Jones, a former student, now at Emory, spent the week-end here. * * * Flo and Marie Hodges spent the past week-end at their home in Shaw-mut. * * * Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ward, of Selma, visited their son, Franklin, last week. * * * Miss Elizabeth Baarcke spent the past week-end in Birmingham. * * * Among the out-of-town girls who attended the Phi Delta Theta dance, last Saturday, were: Harriet Wright, Moultrie, Georgia; Maud Williams, Martha Gordy, and Mildred Miller, of Columbus; Frances Wilkerson, Greenville; Sadie Edwards, of Union Springs; and Margaret Copeland, of Troy. * * * Miss Polly Griffin spent the weekend in Birmingham. * * * Miss Margaret Bowman visited her mother in Montgomery last week-end. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W.- W. Fuller, of West Point, were the recent guests of their son and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Fuller. * * * Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Weddell have had as their guests the Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Sheffield, of Raiford, Fla. * * * Mrs. A. D. Burke, Sr., returned to Wheeling, W. Virginia, on Sunday, after visiting her children, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Burke, Jr. * * * Mrs. Franklin P. Smith, of Farmer City, 111., has arrived for an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. Keith Reeve. * * * Mrs. George Fick has left Auburn to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Hilmar Fick, in Greyling, Mich. * * * Mrs. Fred Brower, of Auburn, is reported to be improving rapidly in a hospital in Montgomery after an appendix operation last week. * * » Friends of Harold Hillman will be glad to learn that he is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. * * * Leonard Sparks spent the past week-end at Montevallo. * * * Mrs. Madeline Brown, of Andalusia, was the guest of her daughter, Eloise, the past week-end. * * * Margaret d'Orsay spent the past week-end in Auburn visiting friends. * * * Prof. E. W. Burkhardt was in Mobile last week-end on business. * * * J. W. Watson, district agent of the State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co., left Sunday for Bloomington, 111., to attend the annual convention of the company to be held February 18-20. Dr. Peacock Elected Country Club President Dr. H. B. Peacock, of Auburn, was elected President of the Opelika Country Club at a meeting held on February 11. Other officers elected at the meeting were T. L. Dickson, vice-president, and Bob Horsley, secretary-treasurer. Named to the Board of Governors were Dr. B. S. Bruce, E. M. Jones, Homer Carter, J. W. Williams, Jr., Phil Hagedorn, H. K. Bailey, and John Denson. Co-ed Honor Society Makes Tapping Plans Cardinal Key, national honorary fraternity for women, held its monthly meeting last Thursday night. Plans tapping new members, composed of outstanding junior girls, were discussed. According to Rosalie Henderson, president, it was decided that new members would be tapped at a tea to be given at Smith Hall in the near future. Resettlement Group Plans Dance Tonight Members of the Resettlement Administration are giving a George Washington party Wednesday night, February 19, at 8:15 o'clock at the student recreation hall. The group will play bridge, dominoes, and dance. Refreshments will be served with George Washington favors. Flowers for all Occasions KING'S NURSERY Phone 695-J OPELIKA, ALABAMA THE MRS. C. M. FLOYD HOME FOR SALE On Opelika Street Large house; wooded lawn; three extra residence lots. Robert L. Burkes AGENT Phone 264 - - - Auburn, Ala. Copyright 1936. Tho American Tobacco Company Each puff less acid-Luckies are A LIGHT SMOKE OF RICH, RIPE-BODIED TOBACCO For twenty-five years the research staff of The American Tobacco Company has worked steadily to produce a measurably finer cigarette—namely, a cigarette having a minimum of volatile components, with an improved richness of taste - "A LIGHT SMOKE." We believe that Lucky Strike Cigarettes embody a number of genuinely basic improvements,'and that all these improvements combine to produce a superior cigarette—a modern cigarette, a cigarette made of rich, ripe-bodied tobaccos— A Light Smoke. Luckies are less acid Recentchemicaltest* show'thatotberpop-olar brands have an excess of acidity over Lucky Strike of from 53S to 100%. Excess of Acidity of Other Popular Brands Over Lucky Strike Cigarettes % 8 S 5 8 S § v SAIANCE | L U C KY~ S T R I K E B R A N D B R A N D B R A N D •RESULTS VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL LABORATORIES AND RESEARCH GROUPS OF RICH, RIPE-BODIED TOBACCO-"IT'S TOASTED P A G E FOUR T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M A N •:• A L A B A M A P O L Y T E C H N I C INSTITUTE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 FINAL PLANS FOR ANNUAL MILITARY BALL COMPLETED BOXERS DEFEATED BY CLEMSON CLUB IN FAST MATCHES (Continued from page 1) Scabbard and Blade banquet will be held at the Baptist Church in honor of Col. G. H. Franke and Captains Joe Phelps and Harry Watts, all of whom will end their tour of duty at Auburn this spring. Members of Scabbard and Blade and their dates will attend the banquet, which will be held at 6:30 o'clock. LOST—Ladies' wrist watch; rectangular, white gold, Waltham. Left at Girls' Gym in shower room. Reward when returned to Artha Mae Thompson, 132 West Glenn. No questions asked. OPELIKA . THEATRE • WEDNESDAY "THE GAY DECEPTION" w i th Francis Lederer Frances Dee Also Screen Snapshots Cartoon "Voice of Experience9 No. 3 Jf THURSDAY "MAD LOVE" w i th Peter Lorre Also Movietone News and Comedy FRIDAY " Wallace Beery Jackie Cooper a nd Spanky McFarland i n ii O'SHAUGH-NESSY'SBOY" P l us Color Cartoon a nd Pepper Pot Novelty SATURDAY Tom Tyler in "SILENT VALLEY" A d d e d Cartoon a nd Chapter 7, "Mystery Mountain" SAT. OWL SHOW "CONFIDENTIAL" w i th Donald Cook Evalyn Knapp Warren Hymer Novelty "Broadway Highlights/' No. 4 MON.&TUES. WILL ROGERS in "IN OLD KENTUCKY" w i th I Dorothy Wilson Russell Hardie Bill Robinson Also Comedy (Continued from page 1) Sam Dorfman, Auburn freshman middleweight, lost his bout to Kissam on a decision. Dorfman is a little more experienced in the fight game than most of the other Tigers, having fought at the City College of New York before coming to school in Auburn. Fighting a heavier and taller man, Ray Calloway, of Auburn, lost his fight by a knockout. Calloway's opponent, Henley, was heavier by 20 pounds and taller by two or three inches. FOR SALE—One combination coal or gas range; one large coal or wood Heatrola, and one. electric, Heatpoint water heater. Call 244-J Auburn. SOCIAL COMMITTEE MAKE-UP CHANGED BY CABINET GROUP PARITY ACT FOR EDUCATION IS NOW BEFORE SOLONS Riding Boot SPECIALS! for Men, Brown Let t» fit you with « pair of thsse a w *?•? .Z T .,,^fc*,, Cob Ridin* B°°M- YO« *" , ' * • . «••» MnsB English «yl< 1«E and •amforcabla bur * i - -~_ i - S" Koplon's Shoe Store We Carry a Complete Line of DRESS. SHOES OPELIKA (Continued from page 1) It was further suggested that the salary of the chairman be upped, but definite action on this point was postponed pending further investigation. A plan whereby the salary of the chairman would be determined by profits accrued from dances received favorable comment as was also the motion that members of the committee receive compensation for their efforts. Section Seven, Article Ten, was changed to the effect that all profits from the dances would be put into a general Social Committee fund and not divided as provided by the old ruling. This action was taken in view of the fact that profits never were divided anyway according to the ruling. Patronize Plainsman advertisers. Tiger Theatre "Showplace of East Alabama" Auburn, Alabama WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 "GUARD THAT GIRL" With Robert Allen and Florence Rice Comedy, "Pardon My Scotch" Novelty, "Vitaphone Varieties" THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Ronald Colman in "THE MAN WHO BROKE THE BANK AT MONTE CARLO" With Joan Bennett Musical Comedy, "Speedy Justice" Stranger Than Fiction FRIDAY, FEB. 21 "PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER" With Victor McLaglen and Freddie Bartholomew Added, Charlie Chase in "Life Hesitates at 40" World News Events (Continued from page 1) ment of money belonging to or administered by the State pf Alabama upon the State Treasurer unless and until it shall have been certified to such Comptroller or Hke officer by such Treasurer that there is then in the hands of such Treasurer money available and appropriated for the full payment of the same. All appropriations now or hereafter made shall be either (a) Absolute, or fb) Conditional. (a) The following shall be absolute appropriations, shall have preference over conditional appropriations, and, to the limit of the money in the hands of the Treasurer available therefor, shall be payable in full in the order named: 1. Appropriations for payment of interest or principal or sinking fund on the public debt or on trust funds covered into the State Treasury. 2. Per capita appropriations to eleemosynary and correctional institutions and the Alabama School for Deaf and Blind. 3. Appropriations to make effective any constitutional or statutory provision earmarking and setting apart any certain tax, excise, income or charge for a designated use or purpose, not including appropriations to be paid from the State's General Fund. (b) All other appropriations shall be conditional appropriations, and shall be payable in full only in the event that after providing for payment of the absolute appropriations there remains in the hands of the Treasurer money available for the full payment of all such conditional appropriations; and in, case there is insufficient money available for such full payment, then the money available shall be prorated without any discrimination, and each such conditional, appropriation shall be payable in the proportion jvhich the money Seven Matches Are Won By Rifle Team Emerging from quite a long slump, the Rifle team came forward this week to win seven out of nine reported postal matches. The Auburn riflemen, under the coaching of Lieutenant H. W. Erghott, registered wins over Georgetown University, Washington University, University of Alabama, University of Maryland, Castle Heights Military Academy, University of Kentucky, and Gettysburg University. The Plainsmen's only two losses came from available bears to the total of all such conditional appropriations. At the end of each fiscal year all unpaid conditional appropriations which exceed the amount of money in the State Treasury subject to the payment of the same, after such pro-ration, shall thereupon become null and void to the extent of'such excess. Eeny, meeny, minie, moe, Down to Howard's we must go. Get a brush and some polish. Spots on shoes we will abolish. the hands of New York University and University of Florida, which incidentally, gave Auburn its biggest trimming. On March 7 there will be a five-way, five-man shoulder to shoulder match with University of Florida, University of Alabama, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, coming here to compete with each other and with Auburn. The public will be welcome to see the match and no admission will be charged. DR. THOMAS ROUTS CIRCULATED FEAR OF A FLU EPIDEMIC (Continued from page 1) weather which is naturally bound to cause more than the normal number of flu cases. At present there are only two cases of pneumonia in town. Probably three-fourths of the student body have been ill with the flu at one time or another during the epidemic. • FOR PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE and EXCELLENT FOOD Eatat Tiger Cafe MRS. WILD, P r o p r i e t r e ss PUT YOUR HOME BUILDING WORRIES ON OUR SHOULDERS WE WILL BUILD YOUR HOME COMPLETE We carry a complete line of LUMBER 6- BUILDING MATERIALS See Us Before You Build Auburn Ice & Coal Company - Phone 239-J
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Title | 1936-02-19 The Auburn Plainsman |
Creator | Alabama Polytechnic Institute |
Date Issued | 1936-02-19 |
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OCR Transcript | Semi-Weekly Plainsman Wednesday Issue <&\\z Auburn plainsman «AA»" Club Dance Saturday TO F O S T E R THE A U B U R N S P I R IT VOLUME LIX AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 NUMBER 35 TIGERS DEFEAT GEORGIA QUINT HERE SATURDAY Plainsmen Down Strong Team From Georgia Before Large Crowd In Gym On Saturday TIGERS PLACE SECOND Is H i g h e s t Standing Position In Conference Held By An Auburn Team In Several Years By EUGENE LEE Before a cheering crowd that packed Alumni Gym, Auburn's basketball team defeated the strong quintet of the University of Georgia Saturday night 33 to 26. This win moved the Tigers to second place in the conference, standing just a few points behind the leading Vanderbilt Commodores. The Bulldogs jumped to a lead in the first five minutes of the game, and the situation assumed a precarious condition until the Tigers began hitting the basket for points. The Tigers had no luck with their goal shooting during this period, but this condition got betteru later. Only one point separated the two teams at the half. Georgia led 12 to 11 when intermission came. The last half was hotly contested with the score remaining on even terms until the final five minutes. Goals by Joel Eaves, Buddy Crew and Andrew Curlee put the Tigers ahead. Coach Ralph Jordan's team now holds the highest standing in the conference an Auburn team has held in four years. An invitation to the tournament in Knoxville the last of the month seems assured at the present time. Only Vanderbilt has registered wins over the team, within the conference. Clemson defeated the team in a brace of games early in the season, so the present record stands at 14 wins and 4 losses. , The Tigers leave the campus today on a trip to Georgia and Florida for games with Georgia Tech tonight and the University of Florida Friday and Saturday nights. These games will wind up the season. SOCIAL COMMITTEE MAKE-UP CHANGED BY CABINET GROUP Executive Cabinet In Meeting Last Night Votes To Have Social Committee Chairman Elected By Junior Class At Large; Reduces The Number Of Members In Committee To Five Dramatic Tournament Draws Many Entrants Twenty-five schools have already signified their intentions of entering the state high school dramatic tournament which will be held in Auburn April 10 and 11. This tournament is an annual affair sponsored by the English department. Preliminaries in the dramatic contests will be held during the mornings and afternoons of both days, while the finals will take . place on Saturday night, April 11. Winners in the various contests will be presented with medals and prizes. Schools which have entered the contests are Wetumpka, Monroeville, Tallassee, Marion, Anniston, Birmingham (four schools), Plantersville, Walnut Grove, Piedmont, Louisville, Collinsville, Huntsville,1 Bessemer, Fort Deposit, Opelika, Albertville, Tuscaloosa, Fairfax, Oneonta, Five Points, and West Blockton. Of these schools 19 have entered the dramatics contest; 18 poetry reading; 16 in prepared speech; 10 in impromptu speech; 7 in ready writing; 6 in boys' vocal; 6 in girls' vocal; 10 i in piano; 4 in violin; 9 in editorial writing; 5 in school newspaper; 4 in freehand drawing; and 3 in freehand design. A drastic change in Article Ten of the Undergraduate Student Constitution governing the selection of the chairman and members of the Social Committee was made last night by the Executive Cabinet. Henceforth the chairman of the Social Committee will be elected by the junior class at large in the regular spring elections. It was also decided by the Cabinet that the committee shall be reduced in size to six members, including the chairman, who shall have the authority to name the five members upon approval of the Faculty Social Committee. This selection of Social Committee members must be made by the chairman within two weeks following his election, according to the new rules adopted last night. The change in the Social Committee make-up also provided that the chairman be given the power to remove any member or members of the committee as he saw fit to be replaced by men of his own selection. The office of treasurer was done away with, leaving the chairman in full charge of all affairs of the committee. . Considerable discussion was held in connection with the feasibility of having the chairman elected by the junior class or by the school at large. The BOXERS DEFEATED BY CLEMSON CLUB IN FAST MATCHES Superior Clemson Outfit Wins Easily Over Newly Formed Auburn Team Before Crowd "A" Club Dance To Be Held Saturday Night The "A" Club will sponsor a dance in the gym on Saturday night from 9:30 to 12:00. There will be four V no-breaks and two "A" Club lead-outs. Music will be furnished by the Auburn Knights. Admission will be one dollar. It is expected that a large number of out-of-town girls here for the Military Ball will remain over for the affair. By JACK TODD Auburn's newly organized boxing team fell before the onslaught of a vastly superior Clemson aggregation last Friday night, while nearly 2,500 spectators viewed the match. With but a few short weeks of training under their belts, the Tiger leather pushers were no match for the Clemson pugilists, who have been training intensively for the past few months and had already won four matches prior to their meeting with Auburn. In the first round of the bantamweight contest, Frank Triolo, erepresenting Auburn, received the plaudits of the crowd as he kept step with Boselli, Clemson fighter, who is noted for his speed. However, Triolo couldn't keep up the pace and lost the match on decision. "Zip" Adams, of Auburn, put up a great fight against Murray, in the featherweight bout, but he, too, lost on a decision. One of Clemson's best men, Dawson, was too experienced for Owens, Auburn lightweight, and won by a technical knockout in the second round. Terry was also knocked out in the second round of the welterweight contest by Jones, of Clemson. The lanky Auburn sophomore put up a game fight, but could not stand off the better trained Jones. The middleweight contest ended with the decision going to McConnell, of Clemson, over Whitehead. As with the other Auburn men, the bright ring lights and loud cheers of the crowd bewildered Whitehead quite a bit. (Continued on page 4) move to have the chairman elected by only the junior class was finally passed without a single dissenting vote. No special qualifications for candidates for this position were set last night except that he must be a junior and must have passed 11 hours of school work for a period of two and one-half years, or five semesters. The question of who shall receive free passes to the dances was also discussed with the result that it was decided to leave the matter up to the discretion of the chairman, who shall give passes to whomever he sees fit. (Continued on page 4) ENGINEER CLASSES ARE EXCUSED FOR WILMORE FUNERAL All Engineering Classes Are Suspended Today For Funeral; Rev. Lee To Officiate Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Wil-more, who died late Monday evening at a hospital in Montgomery, will be held here this afternoon at 3 p. m. from the Episcopal Church. The Rev. William Byrd Lee, local rector, will officiate. Mrs. Wilmore was the wife of Dr. J. J. Wilmore, dean of the Auburn school of engineering. She became ill some 10 days ago and was carried to Montgomery where little hope was held for her recovery during the past several days. Pneumonia with complications was given as the cause of her death. For many years Mrs. Wilmore was an active member of the Auburn Episcopal Church. Before her marriage to Dr. Wilmore in 1891, she was Miss Mozelle Whitaker, of Hepzibah, Ga. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Minnie Whitaker, of Auburn, and Mrs. Ben Buckaleu, Montgomery; one brother, Bishop Walter Whitaker,-of Willoughby Beach, Va.; and two children, Mrs. George Breeden, Selma, and Frank W. Wilmore, Auburn. Pallbearers will be P. R. Bidez, Prof. Charles W. Hixon, J. T. Hudson, Wilbur Hutsell, Homer Wright, and Col. G. H. Franke. Interment will be made in Auburn with Cross-ley, of Opelika, in charge. Montevallo Maidens Mad At Mudslingers The following choice bit was clipped from the Montevallo publication, the staff of which it seems are wont to criticize Auburn for slirlging mud. It follows in full: HEAR YE! Certain people on the editorial staff of the Auburn Plainsman have seen fit to engage in what is popularly known as "mud slinging," directed at Alabama College. As it is the policy of our paper to refrain from such activity we will not retalite with similar tactics. But we would like to call attention to certain revealing facts: 1. Auburn has no claim for superiority over Alabama College; only evident superiority warrants a condescending attitude. 2. Auburn visitors are seen quite frequently on the Alabama College campus. 3. Auburn men are as easily identified while visiting her as Alabama College girls are reputed to be while in Auburn. 4. The mail at Alabama College is delayed an hour on the days when Auburn bids to dances arrive. If the full meaning of the above statements is lost on the Auburn readers we will be glad to give more specific details upon request. Leads Grand March Of Military Ball . s ••>-.:. Report Mrs. Crenshaw Condition As Serious Mrs. B. H. Crenshaw, who has been sick for the past several weeks at St. Margaret's Hospital in Montgomery, has taken a sudden turn for the worse, according to a report received at the Plainsman office late today. N O T I C E ! Members of O. D. K. will meet Thursday night at 8 o'clock in Sam-ford Hall. All members requested to be present. Alabama Once Covered By Water Is Pictured An Alabama largely covered by a fresh water ocean with the acidity of carbonated water was the picture given by Dr. George D. Scarseth, of the Soils Department in a speech before the Auburn Lions Club yesterday. Only a small section of east central Alabama with Auburn near the border was free from this acid ocean during the Archezoic era more than one billion years ago, according to Dr. Scarseth. This higher section was the base of the ancient Piedmont Mountain system. As a result of this difference during the Archezoic era, the soil north and east of Auburn is formed of the original crystaline rock. Just south of Auburn are the relatively newer soils formed by the water deposits. The line of division is sharply marked and easily detected. During the Paleozoic period of 250,- 000,000 years ago the ocean had receded in north Alabama. Then huge herbaceous plants supported enormous reptile life in the mud fiats of north Alabama. It was in this period that the coal deposits were formed. Before coal could be formed, according to Dr. Scarseth, there was necessary an atmosphere containing a great percentage of carbon dioxide and also a plant life attaining enormous size. The relatively level area in this section of the state owes its contour to the fact that it is the only part of the state covered with the original crystaline rock of the Piedmont Mountain. Challenge Issued By Tiger Rag For Court Tilt With Plainsman The Plainsman was notified yesterday that it has been challenged to a basketball game by a team under the sponsorship of the Tiger Rag, edited by George Quinney. The Plainsman accepts the challenge. Quinney has already selected eight players for the game to meet any team that the Plainsman might be able to muster up. Those composing the Tiger Ran outfit include Bobby Blake, Sam McCroskey, "Dopey" Ellis, Floyd Hutto, George Quinney, Wilton Kil-gore, Walter Gilbert, and Harry Hooper. Definite plans will not be made until the Plainsman team is formed, the game being held in Alumni Gym at a time suitable to both sides. A 4 five cent admission charge will be made of everyone, with the proceeds going toward a fund to enable Coach Ralph Jordon to purchase a new score board for the local court. Those desiring to participate for the Plainsman are asked to contact the editor as soon as possible in order that arrangements can be made. PARITY ACT FOR EDUCATION NOW BEFORE SOLONS Three Per Cent Sales Tax Measure Gets Into Limelight As Bill Backed By P.-T. A. PARITY BILL STRESSED Alabama Congress Of Parents And Teachers Advocates Bill For Parity For Education MISS VIRGINIA WADSWORTH has been selected to lead the Grand March of the Military Ball Friday night, escorted by Cadet Col. Billy Wingo. Approximately 100 cadets will form the sabre arch of the Grand March. DR. THOMAS ROUTS CIRCULATED FEAR OF FLU EPIDEMIC P h y s i c i a n Holds That Fear Of Epidemic Unfounded; Fewer Cases Than Two Weeks Ago FINAL PLANS FOR ANNUAL MILITARY BALL COMPLETED Dr. B. F. Thomas, college physician, in a statement last night said that alarm now circulating about town concerning a flu epidemic is withiout basis. Two weeks ago Dr. Thomas said he was called upon to treat between 60 and 70 cases of flu each day while during the last few days the number of cases called to his attention has been reduced to about* one-third, or approximately 20 cases. The death of Wm. Capps, day before yesterday, from pneumonia, has served to cause considerable concern among students and townspeople. Dr. Thomas said he didn't even know the student had been sick until his death was reported. Capps lived in Opelika and traveled back and forth to school each day. In fact, Dr. Thomas said, the situation at present is not at all alarming in view of the extremely cold (Continued on page 4) Virginia Wadsworth Selected To Lead Grand March; Plan Dance To Be Gala Affair First Spring Scrimmage Game Will Be Played By Teams Next Saturday The first game between divisions of I Fred Holman, Hamp Williams, Joe the spring football squad will be held on Drake field Saturday afternoon. After three weeks of practice, the gridiron aspirants to next fall's var sity will be divided for the first of proposed weekly engagements. Better weather during the last week has enabled Coaches Meagher, Morgan, Hitchcock, McCollum and Cham-bless to send their charges through practices that have produced better results than at any other time since the sessions started. Over sixty are taking part in the practices, and all are rounding into excellent form. The practice games have been anxiously awaited by the followers of the Tigers and a large crowd should be on hand to witness the first of these contests. The lineups have not been decided upon as yet, but the squad will probably be divided in such a manner that each faction will be composed of outstanding performers. Lettermen among the squad are Captain Walter Gilbert, Lester Ant-ley, Alternate Captain Frank Gantt, Sam McCroskey, Wesley Lof lin, Ralph Sivell, Fred Gillam, Herbert Roton, Stewart, Sidney Scarborough, Jimmie Fenton, John Paul Tipper, Billy Hitchcock, Wilton Kilgore. Hugh Rodgers.Joe Bob Mitchell, Rex Mc- Kissick and Joel Eaves made letters but are at present with the basketball team. Reserves from last season are Milton Bagby, Travis Vernon, Vernon Burns, Fay Caton, Torrance Russell, Jeff Bogue, John Davis, Norman Whitten, Bobbie Blake, James Karam, Charlie Bentley, Bob Coleman, Bill Ellis, Ralph O'Gwynne, Floyd McEl-roy, and Walter Heath. Buddy Crew and Frank Hamm will join the squad after the basketball season ends. The outstanding freshmen are Malvern Morgan, Winston Combes, Soapy Crowder, Buddy Hill, Everett Smith, Jack Market, Garth Thorpe, Bill Nichols, Arthur Griffith, Oliver Fletcher, George Wolff, Oscar Bur-ford, Dean Hallmark, Milton Howell, Foots Hudson, Bob Childress, Morris Cook, Ted Ferreira, Lloyd " Foster, Speck Kelly, Bill Mims, Frances Riddle, Marion Walker, Lamar Hart, Kermit Weaver, Tommie Edwards, Happy Bridges, Pelham Sitz, Charles Fontaine, and George Gerakitis. Miss Virginia Wadsworth has been Selected to lead the Grand March of the Military Ball in Alumni Gymnasium Friday night. She will be escorted by Cadet Col. Billy Wingo, captain of Scabbard and Blade, sponsors of the dance each year. Wingo announced last night that final details for the Military Ball have been completed and everything is in readiness for the staging of this gala function. More than 250 bid cards were mailed out last week, over 100 being, to girls throughout the State, the remainder to reserve and regular officers. The Auburn Knights promise several feature numbers for the affair. During the dance refreshments will be served. Decorations of the dance hall will be done along a G*eorge Washington birthday motif, with flags and silhouettes of George and Martha Washington attractively placed throughout the hall. A feature of the dance will be the sabre arch of the Grand March at 11 o'clock. This year some changes are being instituted in this feature. Close to 100 cadets will form the sabre arch through which the dancers will march. Preceding the dance the annual (Continued on page 4) By THE EDITOR Still in a quandry, members of the State legislature in special session have yet to take any definite move on education. The third meeting of the session yesterday, was but a short one, as a recess was called to allow members to attend the ceremonies marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of the inauguration of Jefferson Davis. The Harrison three per cent sales tax came back into the legislative limelight, overshadowing several other measures, as legislators received letters from the president of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers stating the group was in favor of a sales tax for education. Although stressing the sales tax, this P.-T. A. head also demanded that education be put on a parity with other State functions. A supreme court ruling in 1932 held that schools were not an "essential function" under the state's constitution. Several parity measures for education have been introduced, but the one receiving the most support is that backed by the P.-T. A., which is given in full below. It was introduced in both houses of the legislature and will probably be voted upon within the next two weeks. The parity bill is as follows: Article XXIV. Public education is hereby declared to be an essential and primary function of government in this state. The legislature shall from time to time, in addition to funds specifically set aside for educational purposes and in such a manner as in its opinion will tend to equalize educational opportunities throughout the state and encourage local initiative and support, appropriate monies out of the state treasury for educational purposes which shall be paid on the basis set up below. It shall be unlawful for the Comptroller or like officer of the State of Alabama to draw any warrant or other order for the pay-continued on page 4) Cage Games Ended By Frosh Basketballers Date Set For Second Round Of Tournament The dates for the second round games in the Interfraternity Council basketball tournament has been released by Joe Sarver, chairman of the athletic committee. Monday, February 24: Phi Delta Theta-Phi Kappa Tau at 7 p. m.; Theta Kappa Nu-Alpha Lambda Tau at 8 p. m.; Sigma Chi-Pi Kappa Alpha at 9 p. m. Tuesday, February 25: Delta Sigma Phi-Theta Chi at 7 p.m.; Tau Upsilon Omega-Sigma Nu at 8 p. m.; Alpha Psi-Kappa Sigma at 9 p. m. Wednesday, February 26: Alpha Gamma Rho-Sigma Pi at 7 p.m.; and Lambda Chi-Sigma Alpha Epsi-lon at 8 p. m. All teams must play at the time specified and are to arrange them with Pro. Elmer G. Salter. Cards have also been mailed, notifying each fraternity of their date according to Sarver. Auburn's freshman five ended their cage season Monday night by trouncing Newsite high school, 38-11. Coach Dell Morgan's proteges rang up twelve victories in sixteen starts this season, which in no small way reflects the excellent job of coaching. After the game the players and managers were treated to a steak dinner. Dudley, Auburn's shifty little forward, led his teammates in scoring with 12 markers. He has one of the cleverest fakes ever seen on the home court and left his man stranded on several occasions. Holmes, the Tiger sharpshooter, who paced the team in scoring for the season, gathered nine points. Playing a game that was nip and tuck throughout, the freshmen cagers emerged the victor over Lanett Athletic Club in a thrilling contest last Saturday night, 34-30. The rats won two out of three games with Lanett and all three contests were in doubt until the final gun. Auburn took the lead at the start by virtue of baskets by Karge and Jigger and maintained this advantage until the close of the first half when Newman sank a basket to give Lanett a 18-16 margin at halftime. In the second half the frosh led almost the entire game but Newman, who made 15 points for Lanett, was a constant threat. In the last two minutes of play, Holmes made a basket, Karge and Pappas each contributing a free-throw to put the game on "ice" for Auburn. P 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 WEPNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 gfo Auburn glatttHmatt Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates, $2.50 per year (68 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 Ave. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 298. Doug Wallace Herman L. Harris Editor-in-Chief .Business Manager 1935 Member 1936 ftssocided Golle6iate Press Distributor of Golle6iate Di6est EDITORIAL STAFF News Editors: Alvin Morland and Bobby Chesnutt. Sports Editor: Eugene Lee. Sports Assistants: Jack Todd, Bill Troup and Gerald Bilbro. Society Editor: Luella Botsford. Assistant Society Editors: Kay Sibert and Jeanette Sawyer. Contributors: Lee Balch and Floyd Barnard. Reporters: Edwin Godbold, Jack Steppe, Bob Johnston,*Jack Morton, Lewis Thomas, James Buntin, Max Welden, and Howard Strong. Commentator Extraordinary: Hugh Cameron. BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Manager: Jim Pike. Advertising Managers: Billy Radney, Buck Darden. Advertising Assistant: Clarence Pruet. Circulation Manager: George Perry. Assistant Circulation Manager: Alvin Vogtle. Circulation Assistants: Jack Carr, Har-ey Sargent, Sam Teague, George Weaver. Business Manager's Office Hours: 3-4 Monday through Friday. A Request Is Made Recently the registrar's office was asked to locate a certain student in college. An urgent message had been received, and it was of the utmost importance that this message reach the student as quickly as possible. In this case several hours elapsed before the student could be found. They literally turned the campus upside down in order to find him. All this trouble could easily have been avoided had the student, when he moved, gone to the registrar's office and left his new address and telephone number. The ' above incident is used merely as an illustration to show why it is necessary that the college know exactly where each student is living. On numerous times during the year the office is called upon to locate students. It may be that the message is not important, yet on the other hand it may be absolutely necessary that the student be reached in the quickest possible time. In view, of this the registrar's office is more than anxious for all students to make sure that their correct address is contained on the cards in the office. Each time a student moves, he should immediately notify the registrar's office of this change. This bit of thoughtfulness on the part of students may prove to be of great worth to them and at the same time save those on the registrar's office a considerable amount of time and trouble. Legislative Pyrotechnics Auburn people breathed a sigh of relief when the legislature finally was called to Montgomery last week, for it was clear that until the lawmakers got busy nothing could possibly ease the tremendous burden resulting from the state's failure to pay appropriations. Now that the legislature is there, the question is when and how they will bring this needed relief. Apparently everything is in a muddle in Montgomery right now, with charges and counter charges, resolutions and counter resolutions, flying thick and fast. It is to be hoped that the necessary fireworks will be got out of the road in the next few days so that the representatives may get down to serious business. Although it is difficult to tell just how much of the excitement is just for public consumption and how much is serious on the part of the hell raisers, several issues injected last week deserve a little discussion. As usual, the advocates of economy in government as opposed to new taxation are making a good deal of noise. They are bound to get plenty of hearers, for no one likes to pay taxes and everyone likes to have government economically and efficiently administered. We should have economy in government, and whether or not we have in Alabama this writer does not know. What he does know is that to save, by mere economy, the huge amount of money needed by education to finish out this fiscal year is an utter impossibility. Figures show that the general fund of the state has approximately eight millions to spend this year. The educational deficit amounts to about half that. Since the fiscal year is nearly half gone, any tax or economy measure that will raise the needed four millions must save or raise money at the rate of eight millions per year for the balance of the 1935-36 fiscal year. Since only the general fund can be tapped without constitutional amendments, which in themselves would take most of the remaining months of the fiscal year, any economy measure to save the money would have to save every cent now being spent by the general fund. In other words, the government would have to cease operations for the remainder of the year and turn the general fund over to education. The foolishness of the argument that the, money can be saved by economy is further shown by the economy bills that have been presented by the loudest advocate of economy, Senator James A. Simpson, of Birmingham. While he advocates economy to save four millions, he presents economy bills which would save about one quarter of a million during the remainder of the year. Where is he going to raise the other three and three quarter millions? Economy can't save education this year. Nothing but a drastic tax measure can prevent education from again carrying the state deficit. Letters To The Editor Some time ago there was published a statement on this page to the effect that no letters to the editor would be published unless the author's name appeared on the letter. Since that time not a single letter has been received. Perhaps there is nothing to write about, though this seems unlikely. More probable is the fact that some students are afraid to have their names made public. If this is so, then they have misinterpreted the announcement. A letter from a student published on this page does not mean that the author's name must be published also. Any nom de plume or fictitious name may be used in place of the true name when the letter is published. The author's name is required on the manuscript only as protection for the editor. Should any argument or controversy of a serious nature arise from the publication of a letter in the Plainsman, the editor assumes all responsibility unless he knows the author of the letter. Letters provide the best opportunity for students to express their thoughts and reactions concerning questions of the day. They are a barometer of student opinion and act as important guide in subsequent policies or movements. It is the desire of the Plainsman to provide ample opportunity for all students to express their opinions. The only requirements are that the letters be brief and to the point and carry the true name of the author, though his name will not be published if he so desires. "Why" Go To Church One of these days some fraternity on the campus will be proudly displaying a silver loving cup signifying that their members were good boys and went to church for three whole months in three years. Yes, that is some kind of a record. Most extraordinary, in fact, it is a distinctly brilliant record that most any fraternity would be proud to boast. When a silver loving cup is awarded to entice students to church, then religion at that point ceases to have any more value than the silver cup, which is to say the least pretty cheap. Those who attend church regularly attend for what they can get out of it. Least do they expect an award for their so doing, nor do they expect honorable mention from other students. Those who attend to be seen by others might just as well not be present. They are wasting their time and are of no value whatsoever to the church they attend. In like manner there is nothing gained when silver cups are awarded to fraternities whose members attend church for one month out of the year. If a preacher talks to a body gathered together in competition for a silver cup, then he might just as well be talking to a stone wall or a row of mummies. His words go in one ear and out the other. Any fraternity can force their members off to church for one month out of nine. Then when the month is over, they can all sleep late on /Sunday mornings like they had been doing up until the month. It would be far better for the local "Y" organization to have their contest cover a period of one year. It would then carry a much deeper significance and might result in 'some good being accomplished. On "Punk" Professors A short while ago the editor of The Toreador, college paper, listed what he considered to be the caults common to the "punk" professor. In view of the fact that professors are forever talking about "punk" students, it might be well to print here a few brief excerpts from this editorial to show that Auburn as well as having "punk" students has "punk" professors as well. "A 'punk' professor," says this editor, "reads his lecture notes, or else he lectures too fast in a sleep-conductive monotone. His enunciation is cloudy, and he slumps down in his chair or leans on the desk the entire period, oblivious to the reactions of his class to his efforts or absence of efforts. " . . . He is irked at argument or opposition and calls on one group of students who he realibes wiJJ agree with his statements whether they be .right or wrong. . . . He gives trick questions on examinations and lets a matter of personal disagreement affect a student's grade. . . . He repeats a series of lectures year after year, making them a professional recitation. . . . "This type of professor rides the enrollee in his class rather than helping him with difficult assignments. By this action he gives the impression of knowing everything when really he knows very.little about anything else outside of the course he is teaching. He would'rather come to class than give a walk (beat) even if he were in his death bed. . . . " And so this editor continues on, usually hitting the nail on the head. We share the same feeling with him because we have "punk" professors at Auburn, too. Going .to their classes is worse than taking a dose of castor oil, even worse. It's no wonder that students take all the cuts allotted and still more. After all, when a student flunks a course, the blame should rest not entirely on his head. In many instances the professor is just as much to blame. If the professor is unable to make his course interesting and attractive to the students, he can hardly expect the students to take much interest beyond that of getting a passing grade. Cats And Canaries Did you know ? < Horace Jr. surely was worried about his date the other Saturday night out at the house? Eleanor B. prefers dancing it seems (with everyone else). * * * '* Swifty B. is so melancholy these days? SAE's are supposed to be worried when they lose their pins, not their rings. But it's worse for him because he lost the gal, too— * * * * Estelle has deserted ATO (or vice verse) in favor of ye olde Auburn Knights. Babe surely can go. Estelle says as she is concerned so can Curty, and you know where to— * * *. * F. Cannon is stealing Wesley's stuff, but Joiner figures she can't lose either way, so why worry. * * * * The Sigma Nu house was the scene of quite a function during the dances? (truth will out). Whose date was it that one of Joe Sanders boys had in the closet? * * * * It is not only rumored, but it is a fact that one of the newly married football players and his wife just don't get along? This should discourage the rest of you mugs— the love-sick ones. * » » * Chink is now a visitor way out on E. Magnolia? * * * * Hawk should be jealous of Hooper, but he just doesn't care anymore, anymore? * * * * Gantt goes steady, yes, but not all the time? * * * * Shorty Williams is still the idol of the coeds (especially M. Murphey and Pugh). , * * * * Lt. Cornell has a yen for a certain co-ed, who he also had a yen for last year, until the competition got too strong for him. * * * * Bobbie Lanier and Floyd Pugh are reported to be stepping out these days? Oh, Morgan! * * * * Tooker has double trouble and Kilgore and Blake are glaring at each other these days. * * * * ' Holcombe and Galvin are affiliated with the athletic department. Socially, of course. * * * * " Sarver is still trying to forget Jerner? * * * * Paul Quinnelle isn't at all choosey about the company he keeps these days. * * * * Mugs is still the secret sorrow of one very cute co-ed. But he'll never know, she says. * * * * Billy Hitchcock should have gone out for basket-ball before this? He certainly did a neat bit of playing from the sidelines the other night when he took the ball right out of that Southern guard's hands. * * * * That people would still like to know, "Why is McAllister!" Only once in 30 years has the Princeton co-operative store failed to pay a 10 per cent dividend. AUBURN FOOTPRINTS For the most fierce and passionate burper, we suggest a run-off between Wallace Shelby and Mike Ellis. Shelby's burps have captivated many a Magic City lass; while those of Ellis have resounded only on the Plains. Both suggest the rumble of thunder, or a cross between an air-hammer and a rock-crusher. » » * * * * * * - * * * Team-work is a great thing. Where would the centipede be if he moved one leg at a time? * * * * * * * * * * Under a spreading chestnut tree A stubborn auto stands. The smith an angry man is he With trouble on his hands. The carburetor seems to be The cause of all his woe, » He tightens half a dozen bolts, But still it doesn't go. He sits beside the road to give His brain a chance to cool r And ponders on his training at The correspondence school. Then he starts his job once more And just by chance 'tis seen The cause of all his trouble is He-'s out of gasoline. * * * * * * * * * * A little Canadian boy who had never seen a negro before, asked his uncle, "Why does that lady black her face?" "She doesn't, that's her natural color," was the reply. "Is she black like that all over?" the boy continued. "Why, yes," said the uncle. "Gee, uncle, you know everything, don't you?" 1 * * * * * * * * * * Found on a page in Molly Brasfield's diary: Kisses kept are wasted, Love is to be tasted. There are those you love, I know, Be not loathe to tell them so. Lips grow dry and eyes grow wet Waiting to be warmly met. Let them not be waiting yet; Kisses kept are wasted. * * * * * * * * * * "Remember, my boy, your father was a college man." "What does that make me, mother?" "That means you must be a gentleman, my son." "Yes, I suppose someone must save the family name." * * * * * * * * * * They say Diogenes lived in a bathtub. Wouldn't his style be cramped in Alumni Hall? * * * * * * * * * * Jane Slack thinks that two doctors is a paradox. * * * * * * * * * * Astronomy Prof.: "Name a star with a tail." • Absent-Minded: "Rin-Tin-Tin." * * * * * * * * * * Seasick Wife (as the offspring is raising Cain): "John, will you speak to your son?" Seasick Father: "Hello, son." * * * * * * * * * * Seen on a zoology exam paper: "The germ-transmitting mosquito is one that holds his body at an angle whose sine is %." What About The Co-eds? Being a brief dissertation by one of the opposite sex in which he compares the co-ed of today with those of by-gone days on several interesting counts By C. W. BELL popular myth—a Are co-eds the same fine girls that they were many years ago, except with rolled stockings and their ' greater indulgence in cosmetics? Do co-eds corrupt the good morals of college men? Yes, and no! Some say that the trouble of co-eds rests in their lack of ability for taking social initiative. Perhaps it is the novelty of educating women which has not worn off despite the fact that many of our feminine ancestors received college degrees. How are the co-eds of today different from those of other days? In olden days no lady would have dared lift her skirt above her shoe-top or flash a pink ruffle of a petticoat. No lady would have smok-. ed a cigarette in public or thought of going to a party where there was drinking. Not even in the'privacy of her own bedroom were a girl's thoughts allowed to stray, for the walls were lined with creeds and mottoes reminding her to be noble, loyal, virtuous and true. But, times have changed and styles have changed; so must the coeds. Now about this signing out for dances, parties, etc.—what good is accomplished by making it compulsory for girls to sign-in or sign-out at a specific time, or making it prohibitive for a girl to have dates at a certain time? As a matter or fact it really means nothing at all, except to probably further prove that where the girl's private judgment disapproves of a rule, the rule is apt to go unheeded. The public reception room of the dormitory does not appeal to young peoples as a pleasant place of interest, especially if it is already occupied by two or three couples; therefore she goes walking, or driving, or dancing, or to the movies. The question of honesty or dishonesty rarely enters her mind. She may not know definitely until she is on her way what sort of a evening her friends or friend has planned. Usually, however, the amusement must be inexpansive and informal. After all, a list of rules is usually a code which means one thing to parents and college authorities and quite another to many women students. The college girl is not, and probably never has been, that creature of blue stockinged creature disdained by an elder generation. Instead she is a typically eager-minded daughter of the people bent on scholastic success. Now, more than ever, there seems to be a revival of talk about the evil state of our young college women. The co-eds are under a steadily increasing volley of criticism. One of the first charges was the issue of bobbing hair back in 1924. Probably no woman should cut a man's hair unless "she is his mother, but why should she not cut her own hair? It does not necessarily expose her large ears. A much more disturbing charge is that they do not wear sufficient clothes. The distress again seems to'be about their chilliness rather than the moral involved. If the fashions of today are calling for less clothing than was worn by women twenty years ago, maybe it is encouraging morals rather than destroying them. Sister, if thy garments offend thy brother, eliminate them. For the past several years smoking has offered in the field of women's colleges a splendid field for a skirmish of opinion. Many thought, and probably still think, that the college authorities should say, "Thou shalt not." Practically all colleges have eliminated this method of control, for attempt to enforce it brought only evasion, untruthfulness and dissatisfaction. Did not our feminine ancestors smoke pipes? There is no difference! Probably the most important and gravest charge against the modern co-ed is her tendency to indulge in strong drink. This can only be controlled by education and not by compulsion, as some advocate. Moral standards do not change greatly with passing generations or changing of locations. They are laws that govern the spirit within. Does the modern co-ed prove that the human race is gradually degenerating? Certainly not! In history we find record of an Assyrian Tablet dated 2000 B. C. and on this tablet is engraved a warning, "There are signs that the world is speedily coming to an end. Children no longer obey their parents. The end of the world is evidently approaching." Thunderations By Gum 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. * * * * AHARD-BITTEN friend, in speaking of an ex-hard-bitten friend, sums up his courtship, marriage, and demise in three words: Kiss . . fuss . . and blunderbuss. * * * * According to Aunt Hattie Benson, Sam Gibbons is playing second fiddle in' the Auburn Knights' Orchestra. This report is hard to understand as Gibbons, what with all his worrying about not being even able to play fourth flute, hasn't the time to learn to fiddle a fiddle. * * * * % Esther Weeks, who lives in Molly Bras-field's back yard, and who is going to weigh as much as Frances Wright, if she doesn't stop eating so much, was seen the other day roller skating. <• A person who roller skates doesn't like opera, and a person who eats so much doesn't read Shakespeare. What has this been, a game? * * * * C. Whittle Walter, who lives in front of the Theta Chi House, didn't come up town Monday night because of rain. He missed three good prospects, as three came in Ben-sons' with rain soaked tennis shoes on. He threatens to run in a "Jug" Band in on us for the final dances. What does he think these other alleged orchestras he has had down here have been playing? Pickle jars? * * * * Gene (My Blue Heaven) Austin, may be heard afternoonly at 5:30 via phonograph records via the Mexican radio station. The Mexican radio stations who maintains: "You got a belly ache, and we want to fix it for you." * * * * Veloz and Yolande may be heard nightly at 1:00 A. M. via Earl C. Anthony's KFI. . . . Yank Friedman's Lombardo played George Gershwin's "I Got Plenty of Nothing" from "Porgy and Bess" tonight. . . . Gershwin still maintains Berlin is just the Capitol of Germany, and that Shubert should have been a piano tuner. . . . Friedman contends that Gibbons can't play a fiddle any better than Jan Garber . . . a vile insult. . . . Lombardo claims C. W. Walter's Joe Sanders plays like an ill used freight train going around the last curve to Monte-vallo . •. . and the Shoe Salesman's Joe Sanders claims that Lombardo's saxaphones are out of tune, and that the pianist with glasses on can't read note one, and that the guitar player was taught to chew tobacco by Carmen. . . . Carmen Lombardo looks exactly like Ricardo Cortez, and owns a seat on the Chicago Wheat Exchange. . . . Listen to Ted Weems' mountain feud song about the Morgins for the best novelty yet. . . . Red Engle plays the fiddle on his knees on that number as he did down here last May. . . . Kay Kyser, in attempting a Ted Lewis, last Saturday night isounded worse than a cat on a newly painted back fence . . . has taken on a few new quirks lately, and is still three jumps ahead of Sammy Kay. * * * * The Alpha Psi dog took a look at himself in a mirror the other night, and drew back in disbelief. "You're a liar," he barked. Dog Sam says that's the only barking calf he has ever seen. * * * * Jane Slack, who has a better smile than even Colgate ever thought of, is the reason me and you like Benson's sandwiches. Benson's coffee is the reason we like the College Inn's coffee. * * * * 'Tis all right, Almeda, we're all friends and one little crack added to another helps to fill up Doug Wallace's so-called newspaper. * * * * The two best dressed at the K. D. dance of last Friday night: Mary Pearce and Molly Brasfield . . . Rubinoff, the fiddle, of Yank's band a good egg . . . Mary Hagood, of Molly's Society Hill; you still owe me a show going to . . . * * * * " For an evening's entertainment: Ask C. W. Walter, who lives in front of Frank (You Know Whut?) Hendon's house, to tell about the time he went to Chicago with Alabama's Newt Godfrey. Or get Rudder's, ' Jim Blair, who lives in Vernon Merritt's back yard, to recite "Mr. President." * * * * Up until the past dances, Jimmy Vance, who lives in "Uncle Billy's" back yard, had the record of bringing the best looking girl down to the dances (this will kill the Shoe Salesman). . . . now Blair holds the record. * * * * I have only one thing against the girl's school (Shorter) in Rome, Ga. And that is that anyone who has ever been there thinks she has more sense than I have. Surely out of all that number . . . ? WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 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 INSTITUTE PAGE THREE Program Is Given At Local U. D. C. Meeting Miss Susan Lipscomb gave a very amusing program on "The Private in Fiction and Real Life" at the monthly meeting of the Admiral Semmes Chapter U. D. C. on February 12. Miss Lipscomb wore the wedding dress of her grandmother. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. M. J. Funchess with Mrs. H. A. Johnson and Mrs. Handley as joint hostesses. There was a unanimous vote to ask Mrs. Del Morgan to become a member of the chapter. SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES LUELLA BOTSFORD, Society Editor CAUTHENS COAL Keeps You Warm Phone 11 Meeting Of Woman's Club Held Thursday The general meeting of the Woman's Club was held last Thursday at the Methodist Sunday School rooms. Dr. Rosa Lee Walston presided. Several new members were welcomed into the club. The following nominating committee was elected: Mrs. J. W. Scott, Mrs. C. A. Basore, Mrs. Showalter, Mrs. J. W. Tidmore, and Mrs. P. O. Davis. The Garden Department acted as hostess for the social hour, which followed announcements. Mrs. Toomer acted as general chairman. GUARANTEED RADIO REPAIRS Have your Radio repaired by an experienced radio service man. TONSOL RADIO TUBES Replacements Guaranteed 6 Months HUBERT STONE Tiger Drug Store Pho 200 Phone 222 TWO ONE DOLLAR TIES FOR $1.25 ALSO REDUCTION IN MOST ALL OF OUR LINE OF MERCHANDISE TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR SPRING GOODS OUR BACHELOR SOCKS ARE GUARANTEED (6 PR. FOR 6 MONTHS) $1.50 IBSON' MEN'S WEAR G S HAGEDORN'S DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR LADIES' AND CHILDRENS' SHOES DRAPERIES — CURTAINS — CARPETS A Most Complete Gents' Furnishing Department Opelika, Alabama Can you claim kin with this We can't say just where he inherited his strongest characteristic, but we do say that you are entitled to use the privilege. So— On February 27 we are offering to our reading public some re-titled numbers in modern fiction and the latest mysteries from Our Rental Library at the low cost of 25c per copy. Be sure to come early as the sale opens at 7:30 A. M. Burton's Bookstore Something New Every Day P. S. Monopoly: the new craze of America—Easy Money: Bankrupt Quick. "its the Only low price Car with a Y«8 ENGINE NlNE other American cars have V-type engines —but they cost from $1275 to $6750! Over 2,500,000 Ford V-8's now on the road prove Ford V-8 economy and dependability. 85 horsepower with Ford V-8 smoothness and pick-up mean driving pleasure in a class by itself. YOUR FORD DEALER Prof. Rutland Speaks Before Woman's Club Prof. J. R. Rutland, head of the English department, was the principal speaker at the regular meeting of the La Grange Woman's Club, Feb. 13. The title of the address given by Mr. Rutland was "Trends in Modern Drama." Modern drama was presented in five divisions with illustrations of particular plays included in each division. The five classes were: (1) The drama of ideas which demands clear reasoning, clear sense and unegotistic thinking. (2) The drama of naturalism which demands actuality in staging as well as in action aM speech. (3) The drama of romance as a redaction from the depression of naturalistic plays. (4) Expressionistic drama as a freer expression of inner consciousness. (5) The new Russian drama as related to propaganda. Prizes Offered For Original Manuscripts » Twenty-two prizes, ranging from $2.00 to $10.00 for original manuscripts are offered by the writers division of the Alabama Federation of Clubs. Prizes will be offered for lyrics, short stories, sonnets, one-act plays, poems, essays and a radio skit. Every member of a Federated Club is eligible to compete but all work must be original and unpublished. Specifications for the manuscripts and rules of the contest may be obtained from Mrs. Herbert J. Ward, 1224 Bush Circle, Birmingham, Ala. -No manuscript will be accepted bearing a postmark later than midnight of March 16. High School F. F. A. Gets Radio Set The Auburn High F. A. A. Chapter won a radio receiving set given by the Chilian Nitrate Educational Bureau for the best nitrate demonstration sponsored by 100 F. A. A. chapters in the state. The local chapter sponsored two corn demonstrations during 1935. New officers of the chapter are: President, Charles Isbell; vice-president, William Ham; secretary, Donald Cottier; treasurer, Jim Flanagan; reporter, Tom McDaniel; sergeant-at-arms, Allen Turner. Former Student Dies At Jacksonville, Fla. Ralph Palmer, a former student at Auburn, died at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., on February 14. Mr. Palmer was previously a resident of Opelika, where he took an active interest in masonry. He was 45 years old, the son of W. E. Palmer. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at Summers Funeral Home with interment at Rosemere. PERSONAL MENTION SWEET AS HONEY Starts Sweet Smokes Sweet Stays Sweet NOTHING ELSE HAS ITS FLAVOR Also Imperial Yella Boh S1.50 vtm 510 AND HP F.O.B. DETROIT Mr. and Mrs. Josh Couch, of Troy, visited their son, Josh, Jr., this past week-end. , * * * Alfred Allen, a graduate of Auburn, spent the past week-end here. * * * Mr. H. E. Cox, of Birmingham, visited his son, Holland, this week-end. * * * Harold Harper went to his home in Coleman, Georgia, last Friday. , * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Welch, of Birmingham, visited their son, Robert, last Saturday. * * * John A. Jones, a former student, now at Emory, spent the week-end here. * * * Flo and Marie Hodges spent the past week-end at their home in Shaw-mut. * * * Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ward, of Selma, visited their son, Franklin, last week. * * * Miss Elizabeth Baarcke spent the past week-end in Birmingham. * * * Among the out-of-town girls who attended the Phi Delta Theta dance, last Saturday, were: Harriet Wright, Moultrie, Georgia; Maud Williams, Martha Gordy, and Mildred Miller, of Columbus; Frances Wilkerson, Greenville; Sadie Edwards, of Union Springs; and Margaret Copeland, of Troy. * * * Miss Polly Griffin spent the weekend in Birmingham. * * * Miss Margaret Bowman visited her mother in Montgomery last week-end. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W.- W. Fuller, of West Point, were the recent guests of their son and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Fuller. * * * Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Weddell have had as their guests the Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Sheffield, of Raiford, Fla. * * * Mrs. A. D. Burke, Sr., returned to Wheeling, W. Virginia, on Sunday, after visiting her children, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Burke, Jr. * * * Mrs. Franklin P. Smith, of Farmer City, 111., has arrived for an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. Keith Reeve. * * * Mrs. George Fick has left Auburn to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Hilmar Fick, in Greyling, Mich. * * * Mrs. Fred Brower, of Auburn, is reported to be improving rapidly in a hospital in Montgomery after an appendix operation last week. * * » Friends of Harold Hillman will be glad to learn that he is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. * * * Leonard Sparks spent the past week-end at Montevallo. * * * Mrs. Madeline Brown, of Andalusia, was the guest of her daughter, Eloise, the past week-end. * * * Margaret d'Orsay spent the past week-end in Auburn visiting friends. * * * Prof. E. W. Burkhardt was in Mobile last week-end on business. * * * J. W. Watson, district agent of the State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co., left Sunday for Bloomington, 111., to attend the annual convention of the company to be held February 18-20. Dr. Peacock Elected Country Club President Dr. H. B. Peacock, of Auburn, was elected President of the Opelika Country Club at a meeting held on February 11. Other officers elected at the meeting were T. L. Dickson, vice-president, and Bob Horsley, secretary-treasurer. Named to the Board of Governors were Dr. B. S. Bruce, E. M. Jones, Homer Carter, J. W. Williams, Jr., Phil Hagedorn, H. K. Bailey, and John Denson. Co-ed Honor Society Makes Tapping Plans Cardinal Key, national honorary fraternity for women, held its monthly meeting last Thursday night. Plans tapping new members, composed of outstanding junior girls, were discussed. According to Rosalie Henderson, president, it was decided that new members would be tapped at a tea to be given at Smith Hall in the near future. Resettlement Group Plans Dance Tonight Members of the Resettlement Administration are giving a George Washington party Wednesday night, February 19, at 8:15 o'clock at the student recreation hall. The group will play bridge, dominoes, and dance. Refreshments will be served with George Washington favors. Flowers for all Occasions KING'S NURSERY Phone 695-J OPELIKA, ALABAMA THE MRS. C. M. FLOYD HOME FOR SALE On Opelika Street Large house; wooded lawn; three extra residence lots. Robert L. Burkes AGENT Phone 264 - - - Auburn, Ala. Copyright 1936. Tho American Tobacco Company Each puff less acid-Luckies are A LIGHT SMOKE OF RICH, RIPE-BODIED TOBACCO For twenty-five years the research staff of The American Tobacco Company has worked steadily to produce a measurably finer cigarette—namely, a cigarette having a minimum of volatile components, with an improved richness of taste - "A LIGHT SMOKE." We believe that Lucky Strike Cigarettes embody a number of genuinely basic improvements,'and that all these improvements combine to produce a superior cigarette—a modern cigarette, a cigarette made of rich, ripe-bodied tobaccos— A Light Smoke. Luckies are less acid Recentchemicaltest* show'thatotberpop-olar brands have an excess of acidity over Lucky Strike of from 53S to 100%. Excess of Acidity of Other Popular Brands Over Lucky Strike Cigarettes % 8 S 5 8 S § v SAIANCE | L U C KY~ S T R I K E B R A N D B R A N D B R A N D •RESULTS VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL LABORATORIES AND RESEARCH GROUPS OF RICH, RIPE-BODIED TOBACCO-"IT'S TOASTED P A G E FOUR T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M A N •:• A L A B A M A P O L Y T E C H N I C INSTITUTE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1936 FINAL PLANS FOR ANNUAL MILITARY BALL COMPLETED BOXERS DEFEATED BY CLEMSON CLUB IN FAST MATCHES (Continued from page 1) Scabbard and Blade banquet will be held at the Baptist Church in honor of Col. G. H. Franke and Captains Joe Phelps and Harry Watts, all of whom will end their tour of duty at Auburn this spring. Members of Scabbard and Blade and their dates will attend the banquet, which will be held at 6:30 o'clock. LOST—Ladies' wrist watch; rectangular, white gold, Waltham. Left at Girls' Gym in shower room. Reward when returned to Artha Mae Thompson, 132 West Glenn. No questions asked. OPELIKA . THEATRE • WEDNESDAY "THE GAY DECEPTION" w i th Francis Lederer Frances Dee Also Screen Snapshots Cartoon "Voice of Experience9 No. 3 Jf THURSDAY "MAD LOVE" w i th Peter Lorre Also Movietone News and Comedy FRIDAY " Wallace Beery Jackie Cooper a nd Spanky McFarland i n ii O'SHAUGH-NESSY'SBOY" P l us Color Cartoon a nd Pepper Pot Novelty SATURDAY Tom Tyler in "SILENT VALLEY" A d d e d Cartoon a nd Chapter 7, "Mystery Mountain" SAT. OWL SHOW "CONFIDENTIAL" w i th Donald Cook Evalyn Knapp Warren Hymer Novelty "Broadway Highlights/' No. 4 MON.&TUES. WILL ROGERS in "IN OLD KENTUCKY" w i th I Dorothy Wilson Russell Hardie Bill Robinson Also Comedy (Continued from page 1) Sam Dorfman, Auburn freshman middleweight, lost his bout to Kissam on a decision. Dorfman is a little more experienced in the fight game than most of the other Tigers, having fought at the City College of New York before coming to school in Auburn. Fighting a heavier and taller man, Ray Calloway, of Auburn, lost his fight by a knockout. Calloway's opponent, Henley, was heavier by 20 pounds and taller by two or three inches. FOR SALE—One combination coal or gas range; one large coal or wood Heatrola, and one. electric, Heatpoint water heater. Call 244-J Auburn. SOCIAL COMMITTEE MAKE-UP CHANGED BY CABINET GROUP PARITY ACT FOR EDUCATION IS NOW BEFORE SOLONS Riding Boot SPECIALS! for Men, Brown Let t» fit you with « pair of thsse a w *?•? .Z T .,,^fc*,, Cob Ridin* B°°M- YO« *" , ' * • . «••» MnsB English «yl< 1«E and •amforcabla bur * i - -~_ i - S" Koplon's Shoe Store We Carry a Complete Line of DRESS. SHOES OPELIKA (Continued from page 1) It was further suggested that the salary of the chairman be upped, but definite action on this point was postponed pending further investigation. A plan whereby the salary of the chairman would be determined by profits accrued from dances received favorable comment as was also the motion that members of the committee receive compensation for their efforts. Section Seven, Article Ten, was changed to the effect that all profits from the dances would be put into a general Social Committee fund and not divided as provided by the old ruling. This action was taken in view of the fact that profits never were divided anyway according to the ruling. Patronize Plainsman advertisers. Tiger Theatre "Showplace of East Alabama" Auburn, Alabama WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 "GUARD THAT GIRL" With Robert Allen and Florence Rice Comedy, "Pardon My Scotch" Novelty, "Vitaphone Varieties" THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Ronald Colman in "THE MAN WHO BROKE THE BANK AT MONTE CARLO" With Joan Bennett Musical Comedy, "Speedy Justice" Stranger Than Fiction FRIDAY, FEB. 21 "PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER" With Victor McLaglen and Freddie Bartholomew Added, Charlie Chase in "Life Hesitates at 40" World News Events (Continued from page 1) ment of money belonging to or administered by the State pf Alabama upon the State Treasurer unless and until it shall have been certified to such Comptroller or Hke officer by such Treasurer that there is then in the hands of such Treasurer money available and appropriated for the full payment of the same. All appropriations now or hereafter made shall be either (a) Absolute, or fb) Conditional. (a) The following shall be absolute appropriations, shall have preference over conditional appropriations, and, to the limit of the money in the hands of the Treasurer available therefor, shall be payable in full in the order named: 1. Appropriations for payment of interest or principal or sinking fund on the public debt or on trust funds covered into the State Treasury. 2. Per capita appropriations to eleemosynary and correctional institutions and the Alabama School for Deaf and Blind. 3. Appropriations to make effective any constitutional or statutory provision earmarking and setting apart any certain tax, excise, income or charge for a designated use or purpose, not including appropriations to be paid from the State's General Fund. (b) All other appropriations shall be conditional appropriations, and shall be payable in full only in the event that after providing for payment of the absolute appropriations there remains in the hands of the Treasurer money available for the full payment of all such conditional appropriations; and in, case there is insufficient money available for such full payment, then the money available shall be prorated without any discrimination, and each such conditional, appropriation shall be payable in the proportion jvhich the money Seven Matches Are Won By Rifle Team Emerging from quite a long slump, the Rifle team came forward this week to win seven out of nine reported postal matches. The Auburn riflemen, under the coaching of Lieutenant H. W. Erghott, registered wins over Georgetown University, Washington University, University of Alabama, University of Maryland, Castle Heights Military Academy, University of Kentucky, and Gettysburg University. The Plainsmen's only two losses came from available bears to the total of all such conditional appropriations. At the end of each fiscal year all unpaid conditional appropriations which exceed the amount of money in the State Treasury subject to the payment of the same, after such pro-ration, shall thereupon become null and void to the extent of'such excess. Eeny, meeny, minie, moe, Down to Howard's we must go. Get a brush and some polish. Spots on shoes we will abolish. the hands of New York University and University of Florida, which incidentally, gave Auburn its biggest trimming. On March 7 there will be a five-way, five-man shoulder to shoulder match with University of Florida, University of Alabama, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, coming here to compete with each other and with Auburn. The public will be welcome to see the match and no admission will be charged. DR. THOMAS ROUTS CIRCULATED FEAR OF A FLU EPIDEMIC (Continued from page 1) weather which is naturally bound to cause more than the normal number of flu cases. At present there are only two cases of pneumonia in town. Probably three-fourths of the student body have been ill with the flu at one time or another during the epidemic. • FOR PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE and EXCELLENT FOOD Eatat Tiger Cafe MRS. WILD, P r o p r i e t r e ss PUT YOUR HOME BUILDING WORRIES ON OUR SHOULDERS WE WILL BUILD YOUR HOME COMPLETE We carry a complete line of LUMBER 6- BUILDING MATERIALS See Us Before You Build Auburn Ice & Coal Company - Phone 239-J |
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