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Semi-Weekly Plainsman Wednesday Issue ®{j£ Aitimrtt plainsman Mass Meeting Thursday TO FOSTER THE AUBURN S P I R IT VOLUME LX AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 NUMBER 5 SORORITIES GIVE COMPLETE LIST OF ALL PLEDGES Large Number of Pledges On Record In Miss Dobb's Office Shows Substantial Gain FIFTY-FOUR ARE PLEDGED Kappa Delta Leads Other Sororities With Twenty-eight; Two Others Have Twelve The four sororities list the names of their pledges for this year. The pledges, not listed in alphabetical order, are as follows: Chi Omega Jane Billingsley, Clanton; Mary Lucas Hall, Opelika; Amy Haney, Birmingham; Carolyn Jones, Auburn; Martha Lennip, Mass Point, Miss.; Dorothy Martin, Flemington, Ga.; Lena R. Miller, Rock Hill, N. C ; Le-nora Patridge, Centerville; Mary Allen Sawyer, Auburn; Louise Schubert, Auburn; Lyda Shaw, Fairfield; Ruth Lowe, Auburn. Kappa Delta Mildred Glass, Brundidge; Elizabeth Bryan, Brundidge; Carolyn Hen-drick, Brundidge; Marie Johnson, Langdale; Sara Morris, Langdale; Olga Snead, Langdale; Louisa Taylor, Duck Town, Tenn.; Dot Hendon, Gadsden; Johnny Stansberry, Texas; Louise Van Alsdale, Pensacola; Sadie Edwards, Union Springs; Dot Lewis, Tuskegee; Hessettine Van Hosse, Montgomery; Elizabeth Rimes, Selma; Pat Tucker, Ky.; Mary Philips, Gadsden; Elizabeth Dozier, Fairfield, Tenn.; Mary Lenord Boyd, Tuskegee; Jaunita Stewart, Athens; Mary Hayes, Miami; Julia Holly, Tallassee; Mary Watson, Macon, Ga.; Betty Sho-walter, Auburn; Hulda Rutland, Auburn; Mary Williamson, Auburn; Eleanor Scott, Auburn; Emily Hixon, Auburn; Suzelle Hare, Auburn. Phi Omega Pi Virginia Adams, West Point, Ga.; Jean Ingram, Alexander City; Lybdell Hornsby, Dothan; Leslie Cummins, Huntsville; Julia Martin, Anniston; Sybil Williams, Andalusia; Mary Tos-ser, Newton; Virginia Railford, Columbus, Ga.; Frances Mann, New Hope; Woodrow Kilgore, Weogufka; Artha Mae Thompson, Weogufka; Margaret Shelnutt, LaFayette. Theta Upsilon Kate Aldridge, Brunsville; Bert Chanclor, Cherokee. Yarbrough Is Elected Mayor On Monday In the city election held Monday, Dr. Cecil Yarbrough defeated W. D. Copeland, incumbent, in the race for Mayor. Dr. Yarbrough received 237 votes and Mr. Copeland 17. He will take office October 1. Dr. Yarbrough held the mayoralty for five successive terms, from 1918 to 1928. At that time there was no pavement' in Auburn. To quote the new Mayor, "We now have the best paved streets of any town of our size in Alabama". From a field of seven candidates who qualified in the race for councilman, the following five men were elected: A. Meadows, J. C. Grimes, W. D. Martin, Herbert M. Martin, and W. L. Long. Four of the councilmen " were reelected, the only new member is W. L. Long. A Meadows lead the race for councilman, receiving 318 votes, while J. C. Grimes beat G. H. Wright by a mere margin of two votes. Classes Are Excused Three O'clock Friday In view of the fact that classes will be excused at 3 o'clock on account of t h e Auburn—Birmingham - Southern football game in Montgomery re-examinations scheduled for 3 p. m. Friday will be held at 3 p. m. Monday. Examinations scheduled for this time are: Aeronautical Engineering, Education, Foreign Language, History, Mechanical Engineering. INTERFRAT SCHOLASTIC CUP IS WON BY ALPHA TAU OMEGA Possession Of The Cup Is To Be Permanent As New Ruling Of Interfraternity Council Sets Plan To Award A New Cup Each Year To The Fraternity Having Highest Average With the release of last years group scholastic averages by the registrar's office the Interfraternity Council announces the awarding of its scholarship cup to the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity which won first place by virtue of their average of 82.52. Kappa Delta sorority pressed the A. T. O's closely for the top honor winning second place with an average of 82.11. The Senior class, as has been the rule in the past several years, garnered first place in the class grouping with a score of 81.59. They were followed in order by the Junior class with 79.02, the Sophomores with 76.47 and the Freshman with 73.93. The average of the college with 2021 students averages represented was 78.13. This average was only slightly above that of all men, combined Fraternity and Sorority, and the all Fraternity group averages, all of which were above the 78 mark. The women students clearly outshone the men as a group by making a total of 79.80. The all Sorority combine finished with an average of 79.71. The independent women outranked the independent men 79.06 to 78.39, while the combined totals of the independents was 78.32. Alpha Tau Omega in winning the cup this year gains permanent possession of it under a new plan. Previously the cup has been rotated each year between the winning fraternities but under the new plan a different cup shall be awarded each year and the fraternity winning the cup shall retain it permanently. DOG WITH RABIES IDENTIFIED HERE; VACCINE REQUIRED All Dogs Not Having The Vaccine Within The Last Twelve Months Must Be Treated In view of the fact that one dog in Auburn has been positively identified as a rabies victim within the last few days, and that the infected dog has bitten at least ten other dogs, Mayor W. D. Copeland has issued an ordinance which requires the vaccination of all dogs in the city. The ordinance issued by the mayor is as follows: "All dogs in the city of Auburn that have not been vaccinated within the last twelve months must be vaccinated or kept confined. Effective September 18th." Professor Fred Patterson, professor of veterinary medicine, states that after a bite, the rabies vaccination is of no use; the treatment must be given before a dog is bitten to have (Continued on Page 4) CATCH IT? Editor's Error Is Noticed By Few According To Check-up Made Friday afternoon at four o'clock the first copy of the fourth edition of The Plainsman came off the press. The editorial staff, as is the custom, checked the copy for mistakes. Apparently there were none and promptly at four-thirty two thousand copies rolled out. A few members of the editorial staff wandered uptown to relax and celebrate another finished issue. One member casually glanced over a copy in the Tiger Drug Store. And there it was—a glaring mistake! Too late to do anything about it. C. W. Bell, associate editor, had written a feature story on Samford Hall steps and the article was headlined "Steps of Langdon Hall 'Barometer' ". A catastrophe, an inexcusable Editor's mistake. But a staff member predicted not many people would notice it and that he had read where an outstanding psychologist had done the same thing on purpose and had tested one hundred people on a similar article and only twelve had noticed the mistake at the first reading. So why not make the best of it and see how many students had caught it? So with pencil, and paper, and a copy three Plainsman reporters began giving the test. Fourteen were asked to read it. On the first reading not even one noticed the heading as about one thing and the story about another. Two caught it on the second reading. These were Howard Carr and Gordon Meadows. Several found the error at the third perusal and at the fourth all save one—name withheld by pride —finally caught the mistake. And so The Plainsman carried out the experiment of a psychologist by an accident. The test is simply one of concentration on what is read and, needless to say, what is written. Rather funny, eh what? LOCAL THESPIANS SELECT CAST FOR FIRST PRODUCTION Prof. Peet To Direct Dramatics This Year; Emily Hixon To Have Charge Of Costumes The cast for the three act comedy "Arms and the Man" was selected at a meeting of the Auburn Players last Thursday* night. The cast is as follows: Catherine Petkoff, Mildred Glass; Raina, her daughter, Carolyn Jones; Louka, the maid, Mary Carmack; Bluntschli, a man, Dawson Mullen; A Russian Officer, L. J. Vogel; Nicola, a manservant, Arthur Elsberry; Major Petkoff, L. A. Edmonson Jr.; Major Sergius Saranoff, Devid E. Roberts. The play is under the direction of Professor Telfair B. Peet, and the costumes will be by Miss Emily Hixon. Professor Peet states that he has some new and promising talent from the freshman class. The characters for the two leading parts, Raina and Bluntschli, are freshmen. He also stated that Mildred Glass, a transfer student from Judson, is obviously an experienced actress and should be a great help to the Players in their se ries of productions. Rehearsals and stage work has already begun, but the exact date of the performance will not be announced until next week. The newly elected officers of the Players are: president, L. A. Edmonson, Jr.; vice president, Arthur Elsberry, and business manager, S. H. Richardson. TWODANCESARE PLANNED AFTER FOOTBALL GAME Knights Will Play At American Legion Dance; Cavaliers To Play At Lanier Gymnasium BOTH AT 10 O'CLOCK To Bring To Close Day's Festivities; Dances Will End In Time To Catch The Special Added attractions to the holiday spirit that will prevail in Montgomery Friday night will be in the form of two dances both to begin at 10 o'clock immediately after the game. Auburn's two outstanding dance bands will furnish the music for both hops. A full evening's entertainment is offered at the American Legion Night Club where the Auburn Knights will hold sway. The Knights, popular understudy of some of the nation's "big time" bands, will present an attractive program of clever novelties and uniquely arranged song hits. This dance is an annual affair, being sponsored by the Auburn Alumni of Montgomery. The club is located above the Grand Theatre' on Dexter Avenue. Admission price will be one dollar per couple. At the same time the Alumni dance is in progress, the rhythmic compositions of the Auburn Cavaliers will be featured at the Lanier Gymnasium where the jointly sponsored Phi Delta Kappa-Auburn "A" Club hop will be held. Jimmy Hooper, Cavalier manager, promises a varied and entertaining program with a somewhat enlarged personnel. Joe Stewart, president of the Auburn "'A" Club stated that free transportation will be offered anyone desiring to attend this dance from the Exchange Hotel to the Lanier Gym. Admission to this affair will also be one dollar per couple. Both dances are expected to be successful affairs and will round out the day's festivities. "GET SOUTHERN" MASS MEET SCHEDULED THURSDAY NIGHT Coaching Staff To Be Introduced At Meeting; AH Freshmen Urged To Learn Words Of All Yells And Alma Mater; Tryouts For Frosh And Soph Cheerleaders Will Be Held A "get Southern" mass meeting will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock in Langdon Hall. Following the meeting a parade will be staged down College Street. The entire coaching staff and varsity squad of football players will be present at the meeting. Each man will be introduced to the attendants to enable the new students to become acquainted with the players. Speeches by the coaches and several of the players will be featured. Tryouts for Freshman and Sophomore cheerleaders will be held at the meeting. Bill Lee, head cheerleader, urgs all men who wish to tryout for either place to see him before the meeting begins. . Two of the new uniforms donated by the Alumni Association have been received and the two cheerleaders plan to wear them Thursday night. Lee instructs Freshmen to wear their rat caps and study the yells and Alma Mater in the handbook. A parade will be held in Montgomery Friday at 6:30 o'clock preceding the game. It will begin at the Terminal Station and proceed through the streets of the city. The torch parade which the cheerleaders planned to hold was denied them by the Junior Chamber of Commerce because of fire laws. Copies of yells will be presented to attendants at the mass meeting Thursday night so the event will be a success. Current events class will be held at six-thirty to seven-thirty so that all Freshmen will be able to attend the meet without any conflict. EDUCATION SCHOOL HAS FORTY TAKING SATURDAY CLASSES Courses Taught By Educational Department Do Not Interfere With The Teachers' Work On September 19, forty school teachers applied for membership in the Saturday classes. These applicants teach school within a radius of about fifty miles from Auburn. These Saturday classes meet weekly, when the students have one class in the morning and one in the after- CONCLUDING LIST OF FRAT PLEDGES BY GROUPS GIVEN Complete List Of Pledges To All Remaining Fraternities Published; Rushing Finished AUBURN READY FOR NIGHT TILT WITH SOUTHERN Stiff Practice Sessions Featured Daily To Make Up For Delays Caused By Bad Weather LINE-UP UNCERTAIN Stellar Performers From Frosh Team Of Last Year To Make The Reserve Squad Stronger The following is a continuation of the list of pledges of the various fraternities which was begun in the last issue of The Plainsman: Pi Kappa Phi Charles Phillips, Montgomery; Austin Jones, Selma; W. C. Noll, Mont-gomery; Marvin Avery, ^La Grange, noon. The College now offers four;G a - : Leonard Sparks, Ashland; John subjects—Alabama History which is Huff> LaGrange, Ga.; Alec Burgin, given by Professor O. T. Ivy, Soci- Classes Excused For Five Games This Year By action of the executive council at a meeting Monday, five football games of the 1936 season will be excused games. The five include Birmingham- Southern in Montgomery (after 3 p. m.) Friday, September 25; Georgia in Columbus, October 24; Georgia-Tech in Atlanta, November 7; L. S. U. in Birmingham, November 14; and Florida in Montgomery, November 28. No action was necessary on the Loyola game in Auburn, November 21 on the campus when no classes will be held. The council called attention to the fact that classes will be suspended next Friday afternoon at 3 p. m., but that Saturday classes will run on schedule, not being affected by the game Friday night. This action means that students will be excused to attend five of Auburn's 10 football games and the 6th, Loyola, was already provided, leaving only 4 out of the 10 which classes will not be suspended for students to attend. These four are Tulane in New Orleans, October 3; Tennessee in Knox-ville, October 10; Detroit in Detroit, October 17; and Santa Clara in San Francisco, October 31. The excused games this year will be practically the same as those excused for the 1936 season. Only Few Tickets Are Left For Game Friday All guest tickets for the Birmingham Southern-Auburn football game, including seats in the wooden and concrete sections, that were available for purchase here have been sold except for box seats which will be sold for $2.50 each. Tickets for seats in Section K which is on the 5 yard1 line are still available in Montgomery. Reserved seats in the concrete bleachers are also on sale there for $2.25. General admission tickets will be sold for $1.25. An announcement will be given later as to when these general admission tickets will be put on sale. Student tickets are still available. ology which is given by some member of the sociology staff, English Education which is taught by Dr. Walston, and a graduate course in the Philosophy of Education. Those taking this last subject are to be instructed by Dean Judd, head of the Department of Education. Each student will have instruction in any two of the four subjects that he prefers and he will meet with his classes every week for fifteen weeks. For this fifteen weeks work twelve semester hour credits will be given. The College has been offering this instruction to school teachers for the past four or five years, and usually secures an enrollment of fifty or sixty students each semester. Those teachers who take advantage of this instruction reap a great deal of benefit from it. The Saturday classes enable them to obtain twelve credits, which, together with fourteen credits that they may get from the summer session, give them twenty-six semester hours without interferring with their teach ing. Swifts Banded At Auburn Station Over 5000 Birds Marked By Associate Biologist By C. W. BELL Birds, birds by the hundreds, birds by the thousands, in fact, chimney swifts in such a multitudinous number as to resemble the rumbling black clouds that precede a disastrous tornado. Yes, that is the picture that Harold S. Peters, Associate Biologist and Leader of Alabama Cooperative Research Project, frequently encounters. Believe it or not, since August sixteenth, Mr. Peters and his associates have caught and banded 5106 chimney swifts (sweeps) in Auburn and two surrounding towns, namely, Opelika and Loachopoka. Some very interesting data in regard to the banding of this large number of birds follows: On the night of August 16th 571, swifts were banded at the Auburn postoffice. Nine days later, or on August 25th, 1244 birds were banded at the Opelika Trinity Methodist Church and out of this number, 19 birds that had been banded previously at Auburn were found. On the following night, August 26th, 264 birds were banded at the East Alabama Hospital in Opelika. Out of the 264 caught there, 10 were caught that had been banded on August 25th in Opelika and 4 were caught that had been banded on August 16th in Auburn. A raid was made on the Loachapoka School Building on August 30th and 782 birds were banded. Out of this number, 13 had already been banded in Auburn on August 16th; 34 from Opelika on August 25th; and 5 from Opelika on August 26th. On the night of September 8th a raid on the Opelika Southside school resulted in the banding of a record number, 2245. Out of this number only' 41 had previously been banded. Out of the total number banded, 5106, only 126 were caught that had been previously banded in this territory. Where did the others go? It is also interesting to know that seven birds were caught that wore bands which proved that they were from the northern section of the United States, one from New York, one from Pennsylvania, and 4 were banded in Kingston, Ontario, Canada; two of which were banded on May 30th of this year. The Bureau of Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research organization (Continued on Page 4) Buena Vista, Ga.; Frank Connor, Tuskegee; Joe Yarborough, Enterprise; George Colman, Birmingham; George Hiller, J a s p e r ; Robert Graves, Blountsville; Woodrow Walker, Centerville; Bill Boynton, Albany, Ga.; Aubrey Hunt, Centerville; Tommy Henley, Montgomery; Jeff Powell, Selma; Hill Hendricks, LaGrange, Ga. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bill Lester, Luverne; Ossie Albright, Mobile; Pete Childress, Birmingham ; Henry Smith, LaGrange, Ga.; Donald McCullough, Birmingham; Edward Thomas, Opelika; Harmon Jeffords, Sylvester, Ga.; John Roberts, Birmingham; Rivers Rush, Tuskegee; Erwin Meadows, Opelika; Lamar Hurt, Dothan; Ben Brewer, Montgomery; Porter Pease, Columbus, Ga.; Bill Dudley, Seale; Asa Vaughn, Tuskegee; Tom Preer, Tuskegee; Richard Jones, Montgomery; Rhodes Johnston, Birmingham; Richard Flowers, Dothan; Henry Porter, Birmingham; Richard Bickerstaff, Brickyard; Lanier Roton, Tallassee; Bob Berney, Birmingham. Sigma Nu Billy Smith, Birmingham; Marvin Thomas, Auburn; Howard Strong, (Continued on Page 4) Rates Are Announced By Railway For Game A special round-trip railroad rate of $1.20 from Auburn to Montgomery has been posted by the Western Railway of Alabama for all those using the trains who will attend the Auburn- Birmingham Southern game in the Capitol City Friday night. The first train on which this special week-end round-trip ticket will be honored is the 4:18 p. m. train leaving Auburn Friday afternoon, arriving Montgomery 6:00 p. m. Students who use this ticket may remain in Montgomery and return up to Monday morning on any regular train Saturday or Sunday, except train No. 38 which leaves Montgomery at 7:55 a. m. This arrangement affords all those who contemplate remaining over for the week-end the opportunity to do so. The Railroad officials also announce this special round-trip ticket to Montgomery may be purchased every Friday afternoon and each Saturday while school is in session. A very low round-trip week-end'1 rate to Atlanta With but one more day of practice remaining before the tilt with Southern on Friday night, the Plainsmen appear to be rapidly rounding into excellent shape. The coaching staff have been working the squad rather hard in an effort to make up for the time lost through poor weather coftitions during the second week of practice. Most of the time is being spent on blocking drills and scrimmaging with this sort of work due to continue on through the last day of practice before the game. The Tigers have been rather fortunate this year insofar as there have been no serious injuries up' to the present time. The twisted muscles suffered by Fenton, Hitchcock, Kelly, and Kilgore because of the poor footing during the rainy days are fully recovered and the backfield aces will be available for Friday night providing nothing, else intervenes. The starting line-up is still uncertain due to the fact that there is so much fierce competition for every position on the team. Shifts in the first team line-up are occurring every day with no one except Captain Gilbert being certain of being among the first eleven to face Birmingham-Southern. As things now stand, the starting team appears to be as follows: Burns or Rodgers at one tackle; Roton or Russell at the other tackle; Captain Walter Gilbert at the center post; Alternate-Captain Frank Gannt and Big Chief McCroskey at guards; Eaves, Williams, Burford, or McKis-sick at the terminals; Scab Scarborough or Joe Stewart at quarter; Kilgore at full back; and Hitchcock, Fenton or Tipper at the halfback posts. All of these men are outstanding players and able to provide some rough competition to any team they may face. Auburn's reserve squad is stronger than ever this year with many veterans back and a host of sophomores who proved their worth on the freshman team last year. Outstanding among the latter group is Spec Kelly, halfback, who has been showing up very well in scrimmages. Upon his gaining some experience in varsity games, he should prove to be a great asset to the Tigers. Coach Meagher's eleven has several outstanding athletes, among them, Captain Walter Gilbert, an almost sure bet for All-American honors this year; Alternate-Captain Frank Gannt, who is another outstanding contender for an All-American berth; Joel Eaves, captain of the basketball team and a fine end; Wilton Kilgore, captain of the track and field squad and a good all-around fullback; Sidney Scarborough, clever quarterback and captain of baseball; Hamp Williams, Bill Ellis, and Wadley, all three of whom are members of Auburn's 1936 Southeastern Conference mile relay championship team as is Kilgore. Students Requested To Assist Firemen Cooperation of Auburn students in the operation of fire trucks during fires is requested by Mayor W. D. Copeland. "At times," said the Mayor, "students have made it difficult for the operators of our fire truck to perform their work efficiently. Many of them pile on and with good intentions, attempt to help when they actually hinder. We are very grateful for their assistance but we prefer that they work under the direction of those who are in charge. Also following is also_ in effect for Friday evening I closely behind a fire truck enroute to and Saturday trains. a fire is hazardous," he concluded. P A G E TWO 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 I N S T I T U TE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 0>ht Auburn glghtgrngn Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates, $2.50 per year (88 issues), $1.50 per semester (29) issues). Entered as second class matter at th« 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 431-J. Bobby Chesnutt Editor-in-Chief M. C. Shannon Business Manager • 1935 Member 1936 Associated GollegWe Press Distributor of Colleftiate Di6est EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editors: Alvin Morland, C. W. Bell, Norman Wood, Dan Smith. News Editors: Howard Workman, Robert Johnson, James Buntin, Son Thomas, Bill Milam, Max Welden. Feature Editor: Lowell Dennis. Society Editor: Marion Stanley. Assistant Society Editors: Doris White, Frances Wilson, Mary Haygood. Sports Editor: Jack Todd. Sports Contributors: Ed Briggs, Roy Powell, J. W. Nail. Special Writers: Hugh Cameron, Jack Steppe, L. E. Foster, Edwin Godbold. Reporters: John Ivey, Richard Jones, Charlie Gamble. BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Manager: Buck Dar-den. Advertising Manager: George Perry. Advertising Assistants: Harvey Sargent, Alvin Vogtle, Jack Carr. Circulation Manager: C. M. Pruet. Assistant Circulation Managers: Sam Teague, Bill Boynton, Page Walker. "Hire A Hall" As usual the same old speel about how to behave at the game Friday night is in order. But it will not be the old tripe. The Plainsman wishes only to ask every Auburn student to act as he thinks an Auburn student should. People of Montgomery, and over the state come to this game and naturally are interested in the students and the way they act. So many ideas and opinions of Auburn are formed by the behavior of the student body at the game. Of course taken as a whole the students will conduct themselves as they should, but there is always that small element which must make a show. But the show will be the football game, so if that element must put on an act it is hoped they will do it outside the gate. Good For Grandma In years past the Women's Student Government Council drafted a set of rules to govern the co-eds on this campus. In the passing of time conditions on the campus have changed, the status of women has changed, but still this old and outmoded set of rules remain. The regulations are not only ridiculous and out of date, they are not obeyed. For instance: How many Freshmen and Sophomores do not go to town after seven o'clock? How many Juniors go only on Wednesday and stay only thirty minutes? , Another: Girls attending dances shall be in the dormitory fifteen minutes after the dance has ended, not even time to visit a drug store for refreshments. Still more insane ones are that no girl shall visit a fraternity house without a chaperon or play tennis with a boy on a f rat court. Since this ruling many of the fraternities have employed house mothers who should be able to act as chaperons, and girls are, or should be, encouraged to play tennis anywhere they can find a court. These rules clearly indicate the absurdity of most of the Council regulations which were formulated when Auburn was regarded by mothers as a place where their daughters needed so many safe guarding regulations. This is no longer a school where such uncompromising a n d disciplinary measures are in order. There are two reasons why these regulations should be changed: First, they are not needed to govern a group of young women in this day and time. Girls coming to Auburn have an idea of what standards they are going to employ without being told every step to make, or without being circumscribed to a set of obsolete rules. They must do their own thinking and be guided by their own morals if a college course is to be of any value to them. Second, rules, if made to govern, should be obeyed. These rules have little reason to be observed by Auburn co-eds. They might have been all right for her grandmother, but things have changed in the last thirty years. The Executive Cabinet, last year, made a change for the better in their set-up. The Interfraternity Council is now working on revisions of student regulations, so this seems to be the opportune time for the Women's Student Council to come through with a completely revised set of new and sensible governing rules. Shotg un Last week over in Mississippi a rather funny incident took place which recalls to our minds the old slavery days. On a little plantation cotton needed picking. It was dropping off here and there and in a few days should be ruined entirely. And there was no one to do the picking. The owner had tried to hire Negroes to do the work, but they all had to go fishing or had "wuk wid Uncle Sam". The old planter—remembering the good old days when his grandpa compelled the niggers to work—shouldered his shot gun and went forth. He came upon two idle Negroes lazy-ing in the sun. So the cotton was picked. The old man had guarded the Negroes in the fields in daytime and locked them in. the barn at night. At least this was the program until the sheriff discovered what was taking place. Then the prisoners were released and a warrant was sworn out for the arrest of the farmer. This is an example of how one Southern farmer met the cotton picking crisis. This seems to be a major problem over the South this season. Plenty of cotton with very few to do the picking. The situation is caused by too much money being spent on relief workers, who could easily be in the fields earning their bread instead of waiting for a handout. Same Old Story Each year at this time the question of deferred pledging takes the limelight. And each year the majority of the members of the Interfraternity Council shake their heads and vow that something should be done about the situation and let it go at that. Last fall, however, after a particularly bitter rushing season the agitation finally took form with action being started in the Council to install a system of deferred pledging. But a suitable method was not presented and the motion was voted down by the Council. This year the movement has assumed a more organized form and on the face of it should succeed—if it is ever to do so. Of course there will be strong opposition to any system which may be proposed, but there are also strong objections to the present system. At any rate it is hardly likely that any fraternity would be ruined by the short period required to give deferred pledging a trial. As the situation now stands it is all too obvious that it is inadequate to cope with the problem. According to a poll of the various fraternity presidents they are agreed that some change should be effected before next fall. But if they continue to follow the example set by their predecessors it will be just the same old story when the next rushing season begins. Traitor Al Smith showed his real colors last week when he signified his intention of taking the stump against his former friend and aide, President Roosevelt. Roosevelt and Smith were formerly the best of friends—that is when the President nominated Al for the Democratic nominee at three different Democratic Conventions. Smith was successful in receiving the party nomination in 1928 and Roosevelt, at Smith's request, ran for the governorship of New York. Smith figured that his endorsing Roosevelt should strengthen his chance of carrying that state. When the election came off Roosevelt carried New York, but Smith lost his own home state. Smith immediately became jealous of the President and the rift has never been closed. So when Smith turns on his party and on his friend he will be betraying those who helped him most. SHORT AND SWEET By A. Dope 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. WELL, well, well, here it isi only three days to our opening game which will consequently send us to* the Rose Bowl—my, my, how time does fly! ! ! All the well laid plans of men and mice are being visioned with the ultimate hope of having one big swell time in 'Gomery. I guess we will all get instilled with that good ole Auburn Spirit and catch the four-eighteen train and ride gaily over to the Big City and then hold forth in that key-to-the-city parade, and after visiting all the hotels and numerous beer joints—we'll finally find ourselves at the Auburn proving grounds (better known as The Sugar Bowl by those that always bet on Auburn) and watching our greatest team swamp Southern by a score of at least 40 to 0. This writer has seen money bets refused when the Auburn better gave 20 points on Southern. We have one of the best teams in the history of our institution— and I know if spirit will win all our games for us—we should be national champions by the end of our first game. We've got a fine team, a fine spirit and a fine everything, so how can we lose anything? ? ! ! * * * * That K. D. dance last week was certainly a highlight in this writer's life—those Kappa Delta's just have a good habit of doing well whatever they undertake to do—not a haint in the crowd. Only suggestion I have to make is to just rent the Rat football field next time for the sake of air-conditioning and room for smoking and thinking. * * * * Love Affairs That Linger On: Bobbie Powell vs Chestnutt Brown Molly vs Campus Corps Tyler Turner vs Tallahassee Highway Bill Milam vs Engineer Headquarters. * * * * For any information concerning how to undermine any prosperous love affair—see George Quinney, Captain Des Islets, or Bill Lee. * * * * Observations: That I forgot to mention the outstanding love affair of the season—that great love that exists between the Engineers and the Artillery. * * • * That Pat Plumlee has a new Non-graft automobile and he can do a neat "Squads Left." * * * * That Harry Grimes, budding Sigma Chi and God's gift to the ladies, has a new gal most every week—oh well, I guess variety is the spice of life. * * * * That Stvdie Edwards is "Tops". * * * * That maybe UNK will turn over the records in his nickel snatching nickelodion next week. * * * * That the book of the season is undoubtedly that masterpiece of Margaret Mitchell's, "Gone With the Wind". * * * * That Auburn's Glee Club will be the bestest of the best this year. The Club attained statewide attention last season and will far excel all previous performances this year. Our Club is already rated as one of the best in the South, and from what information I can gather, the members are trying for number one position this year. * * * * Rumor- has it that a good time was had by all at the social function held at Lake Condy last Saturday night—Mr. Brandt Woodward officiating. * * * * Which all reminds me of the following conversation that was overheard in a prominent lodge which ran as follows: College Boy: "Say, what's your hurry?" Second Idiot: "I've got a date with a chiffonier and I'm late". College Boy: "A chiffonier? Say, do you know what a chiffonier is? It's a classy dresser with drawers." S. I. "Well?" * * * * And so my gentle readers, let us eat, drink, «nd be merry—let joy be unrefined as we pass this way only once and never the twain shall meet. . . Adios , *> AUBURN FOOTPRINTS -:- Most girls have a skin they love to retouch.— Thomaston (Ga.) Times. Mae West, in I'm No Angel, climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong. A woman has two views of a secret. Either it's not worth keeping, or it's too good to keep. The stork is the bird with the big bill. A lot of good buys in Wall Street turned out to be farewells.—Kalends. The saying is that heaven will protect the working girl. We wanta know who will protect the fellow she is working? * * * * * * * * * He: "I like your form." She: "Must we go over all that again?" * * * * * * * * * Asking a modern girl for a kiss is like slipping into a speakeasy and asking for a glass of milk. > * * * . * * * * * * Contributor: "I have here an original joke which—" Editor: "My dear man, you don't look that old." * * * * * * * * * Merrily we roll along, Roll along, roll along, Merrily we roll along, Get up, here comes a cop. * * * * * * * * * In the parlor there were three, She, the parlor lamp, and he. Two's enough to have about, So the little lamp went out. * * * * * * * * * ODE TO AG BOTTOM The moon above looks below, The man below looks above. Her innocuous rays, His vapid" gaze, Vie in insipidity. * * * * * * * * * Handsome Young Professor of Romantic Languages: "Very good; but why do you use the intimate form of the verb in translating the sentence?" Attractive Coed: "Well . . . . I thought after last night " * * * * * * • * * Little Willie with a grin Drank most of Pappa's Gin. Mother said, when he was plastered, "Get to bed, you little love child." * * * * * * * * * Stude (translating from Latin): Caesar and his men made several sallies from the town. Second Stude: Tsk, tsk, and him a married man. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: "WHEREAS, the Tulane band has furnished music for the annual Auburn-Tulane football game during the last few years; and "WHEREAS, the Auburn band is extremely popular in New Orleans, their popularity being reflected in increased gate receipts; and "WHEREAS, the cost of sending the Auburn band to New Orleans is negligible as compared to their publicity value alone; and "WHEREAS, every effort is being made by the Tulane authorities and the Auburn Alumni Association of New Orleans to build up and add color to the Auburn-Tulane game: "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Auburn Alumni Association of New Orleans that the attention of the President of Auburn and the Chairman of the Athletic Committee is hereby called to the importance and necessity of the Auburn band accompanying the team to New Orleans and that they are earnestly requested to provide funds with which to finance the trip for the band." Sincerely, AUBURN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NEW ORLEANS. Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: There is one feature of school life at Auburn that has been admired by everyone who has been here in past years, yet little comment as to its value to the school has been made. That is the fraternalism that exists among the athletic bodies. So many of the larger schools of America have taken this business of getting athletes, too far. All element of school spirit is taken away from athletic teams when they are made up of non-cooperative, unfriendly athletes. They form personal grudges, neglect their studies thinking their athletic achievements will secure for them passing grades. As a whole they are poor mixers on the campus. This type of student is predominant in many Universities as the trend is toward the selection of athletes on their merits as athletes alone. Auburn's teams command the respect and admiration of every team they play. There is something more than athletic ability, and coaching behind their favorable records; those teams are made up of friendly buddies who cooperate in every respect. Quite often teams are ruined by individuals who had rather see the write-ups directed toward them rather than toward the team. Auburn players have adhered to wise words once spoken by Rockne, "It's not how youiook but how the team looks." The Tigers can attribute a great part of their success to the fact .that the players have established such an intimacy of relationship among themselves. On and off the athletic field, there is the same atmosphere of congeniality and fellowship. Rivalry for positions usually is the building of a true friendship, rather than a battle for glory, as it so often is. There are few institutions that have the cooperative spirit among athletes that Auburn has. Every individual realizes that he is just one component part of a machine that can not function unless every part is working in harmony with the other parts. The teams work together, and the players really enjoy the satisfaction of being able to help a teammate whenever possible. As a whole, Auburn's athletes are well-bred gentlemen who are striving for everything that they might gain through college associations. Yours truly, L. E. T. Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: I feel it my duty to say a few words about the behavior of the students at the mass meeting last Thursday night. It seems that some of the boys let their enthusiasm get the upper hand of their good judgment. There was considerable damage done to the seats in Langdon Hall. I am a firm believer in "getting the old Auburn Spirit" but I do not believe in letting it cause the destruction of property. It seems that some of our students think it appropriate to tear the arms from the seats and use" them to beat the backs of the seats. I hope that this applies to the Freshman only. It is hard to believe that an upper-classman, after being in Auburn a year or more, would do such a thing. It is my hope, and the hope of all true Auburn men, that this vandalism will come to a stop. N. ERNEST. Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: There has been quite a bit of talk circulated about the campus concerning the band making the trip to New Orleans for the Tulane game. Last year the same thing came up for consideration and almost became an actuality, the only thing hindering being the key members of the band playing local engagements in dance orchestras. This seemed to the authorities as rather selfish, so this year the orchestra members playing in the band will not prevent the unit from making the trip should the chance arise. Already the New Orleans Auburn Alumni have written several letters and articles in the leading newspapers of the state asking that the band be sent down if at all possible. It is entirely possible if enough feeling can be created among the students to add to the voice of the alumni. Doubtless some of you are asking now, "What would be the point of the band making the trip?" It would add to the pep and spirit of the occasion while helping to build up the prestige of our great schopl. Of course there is the question of financing the trip, but this could be taken care of by each student contributing a small part of his contingent deposit. If, at a meeting of the student body, the students would vote fifty-cents each from their contingent deposits it would be quite sufficient to send the band to the Tulane game to lend support to those GREAT AUBURN TIGERS! AN ENTHUSIASTIC STUDENT. 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. MARTIN Luther is believed to be the only human ever to have a direct shot at the devil . . . and he missed, with an ink bottle. In a spot morp vital than a ninth inning with two out, and he pulled a wild pitch . . . thereby becoming the world's worse pitcher. * * * * But there are Auburn architects who claim Mona .Lisa as the world's worse pitcher . . . no curves to that pitcher at all. * * * * It is feared Dizzy Dean and Petty (of Esquire) are living centuries too late. * * * * How simple a thing is love. It riseth when a skirt is blown, a smile is thrown, or a friendship has grown. It endeth when the wind hath competitors; the smile has grown into fur coats and diamonds, and when the ice man no longer demands payment on the first of the month. * * * * Next time I write relating the color of a dress worn by a girl to a dance, and am later told I am blind as to true colors, I'm going to write the next time like this: . . . "And Wassername was there (with a dress on)". What a whale of a difference a few hyphens make. * * * * I have heard in this issue the orchestra which will play for the Soph Hop is to be named by the Social Committee. And if the orchestra named by the Committee doesn't stack up with the ballyhoo which will preceed it . . . . it will be named again, and by the students. * * * * But from all the scraggly and measly information I could worm out of the Committee, the orchestra will be the best to ever play at a Soph Hop. The dance situation at Auburn is improving yearly. * * * * From the sound of things the writer of "Cats and Canaries" was refused a date out at Society Hill. I would refer him to the old axiom whereby a man is not a man until he has been refused three dates at Society Hill, and can smoke cigarettes without getting dizzy. * * * • I have heard Sunday mornings in this town likened to a vegetable garden. . . . wherein one wakes, or rather comes to, with one's tongue looking like the inside of a bell pepper, tasting like red pepper; eyes the color of egg plants; legs the shape of squash, and as brittle as celery'; breath smelling like bugs on 'tater plants; and nerves like grasshoppers playing among string beans. * * * * Snooped: It's things like him you see when you lift old rocks, or pull up planks that have lain a long time. * * * * Never trust a man whose dog makes too many friends, or a woman who has two voices. One for conversation, and one for telephoning. * * * * Congratulations to the new Mayor. Were he to take the stitches out of me he has put in me I'd look like a suitcase unzipped. When he fined me seven-fifty on a traffic violation during his former term of office he was doubtlessly remembering the time I so thoughtlessly gave vent to shivers, shakes, and a croupy cough at 3 a. m. one blustery December morning. * * * * The veriest of congratulations, Doctor. * *, * * Chemists and pharmacists can mix very potent mixtures, but the filling station operator with the bootlegger can mix about the most potent compound yet conceived. Four gallons of gasolene and one gallon of whiskey can kill more people than a like number of gallons of some of our well known poisons. * * * * And speaking of poisons: Wholesale chemists make one form of rat poison. Smith and Wesson another. Both are very effective, but there seems to be more need for the latter than the former in this State. * * * * The curse of the Saturday morning class: She awoke more dead than dainty . . . with sunrise in her face and sunset in her mouth. * * * * Always before you marry a girl: See how she looks at 6:30 a. m. See how she looks in a bathing suit, and see how she looks at finance, food, and frillery. If she rolls her hose don't marry her. There is no sight so sorry. Troubles are like babies—they only grow by nursing.—Douglas Ferrold. One touch of scandal makes the whole world chin. The secret of repartee is repertoire. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 THE,. 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 P A G E T H R EE MANY PRESENT AT AG CLUB HELD IN COMER WEDNESDAY F. F. A. Book Exchange Explained To Members; Prof. Sewell Gives Short Talk One of the largest crowds in years, gathered in Comer Hall last Wednesday night for the first meeting of the A'g Club. Cigars were passed around, and everyone had a good time. After a brief welcome address by. the president, E. P. Thornhill, P. H. Smith was called upon to explain the purpose of the P. P. A. Cooperative Book Exchange to the Club. The program was then turned over to the vice president and chairman of the program committee, H. G. Pinks-ton. Professor Sewell, of the Animal Husbandry Department, was introduced and he gave a very interesting and valuable talk on "The Importance of the Ag Club". Professor Sewell pointed out that the advantages of association, cooperation, and practical knowledge made attending the Ag. Club worthwhole. "Freshmen should consider it an honor to be a member of the Ag. Club", said Professor Sewell. Next a short talk * on "What the Ag. Club has Meant to Me" was given by M. L. Ferguson. An introduction • of the freshmen, and a few jokes and wisecracks concluded the program. NEWLY finished room, individual beds. Two boys. Call 18-J. BALFOUR Fraternity Jeweler In Town! This Week at Thomas Hotel ENOCH B. BENSON Representative SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES Society Editor, MARION STANLEY, Phone 305 Regular Meeting Of U.D.C Held Tuesday The regular meeting of the U. D. C. was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. M. Ware. The meeting was opened with the ritual service given by the president, Mrs. R. B. Draughon. Mrs. J. V. Brown discussed the life of General Pelham. An historical sketch of Admiral Raphael Semmes, for whom the Auburn U. D. C. Chapter was named, was given by Mrs. B. B. Ross. Joint hostesses were Mesdames J. W. Randolph, J. T. Watt, Ida Rush, W. D. Caddell and Miss Kate McEl-haney. Refreshments were served during the social half-hour. PERSONAL AENTION Officers Are Elected At Meeting Of P. T. A. Mrs. Billy Mason was elected president of the Auburn Parent-Teaohers Association which held its first meeting of the year on Friday, September 18, at the Lee County High School. Mrs. J. T. High was installed as first vice president, MTS. L. M. Ware as second vice-president; Mrs. T. A. Sims as secretary, and Mrs. E. L. Rauber as treasurer. The association held a reception for the faculty after the business session. Mr. Lawrence Barnett directed a musical program. The next meeting will be on Friday, October 9, at the school auditorium. At this time Dr. R. L. Johns, on leave from A. P. I., will speak on the subject of "School Finance". There will also be a health round-up of children and blue ribbons will be presented to the students who merit them. Patronize Plainsmen advertisers. READ (Fife Itrmmgham £faroa and AGE-HERALD Either for 20c per week Daily and Sunday Delivered to your room Both for 32c per week Daily and Sunday Delivered to your room Howard Seidler, Rep. Phone 12-W George Hairston, Ira Grimes, and Vernie Holloway attended the Delta Sigma Phi rush banquet at Georgia Tech last, week-end. * * * Miss Elizabeth Henry, of Oneonta, spent last week-end in Auburn as the guest of Pearle Rudulph. * * * Ike Parker, graduate of 1933 and quarterback during Chet Wynne's re gime, has been named football coach at Tuskegee High School. Parker succeeds George Holcroft, who resigned two months ago. * * * Joe Bob Mitchell, former Auburn student, was here for a brief visit at the first of the week. At present, he is living in Norfolk, Virginia. * * * John Rush, a graduate of last year, spent a few days in Auburn. * * * Anna Morris spent last week-end at her home in Oakman, Alabama. *, * * Ed Prewett, head cheerleader for the year '34-'35, was here for the "A" Club dance Saturday night. * * * Doris and Margaret Shellnut spent last week-end at their home in Lafayette. * * * Billy Radney, former Auburn student, was in town last week-end. Billy is now in business for himself in Alexander City. * * * Among the former Auburn students who attended the "A" Club dance Saturday night were Rudy Martin, Mer-win, and Yank Friedman. * * * Mrs. Marcus Bryan and Mrs. W. M. Fleming, of Brundidge, are guests of Elizabeth Bryan. HARVEY C PITTS REAL ESTATE - RENTALS Desirable Lots—Foster Subdivision Small Down Payment ALL LINES INSURANCE — Agent For — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE CO. EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. OF ALA. PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE Phone 375 711 Round Trip to Auburn-Birmingham Southern FOOTBALL GAME Leave on 4:18 P. M. Train Friday, Sept. 25th Return Limit Monday, Sept. 28 Western Railway of Alabama Literature Club Has Session Thursday The Literature Club, one of the five departments of Auburn Woman's Club, will meet Thursday afternoon, September 24, at three o'clock with Mrs. J. G. Kudierna in Cedar Crest. Mrs. John Ivey and Prof. J. A. Kirt-ley are in charge of the afternoon's program and will have as their torSc, "Greek Epie Poetry|\ Members of the Woman's Club interested in "World Literature—Greek and Roman" are invited to become active members of the Literature Club. Subjects to be discussed later will be: October—"Greek Drama" November—"Greek Lyric Poetry" January—"Greek Philosophy" February—"Latin Poetry" March—"Latin Letters" April—"Greek and Roman" Moralists." Elizabeth Wood Weds Mr. James DeVaughn A marriage of much interest to their many friends in Auburn is that of Miss Chalice Elizabeth Wood to Mr. James Everette DeVaughn. The marriage was quietly solemnized in Hayneville on December 14, 1935. Mrs. DeVaughn, formerly a student of Auburn, has taught several years in Elmore County, where she is widely popular. Mr. DeVaughn is an Auburn alumnus, having made a remarkable record and being a member of Kappa Delta Pi. The couple will make their home in Atlanta, Ga., where Mr. DeVaughn holds a position as Literature Director in the Atlanta School System. Former Auburn Co-ed Weds University Man Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Dade-ville announce the marriage of their daughter Phelia Stone to Mr. John Carnes Stephens. Mrs. Stephens attended Randolph-Macon at Lynchburg, Va., and graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Stephens graduated from the University of Alabama and took a post-graduate course at Stanford University at Palo Alto, Calif. The weddipg took place Thursday with the Rev. W. Williams, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Stephens is now connected with the Soil Erosion Project of Tallapoosa County. The couple will make their home in Dadeville. Davis-Sellers Marriage Takes Place Last Friday Lieut. Charles Edward Sellers, who graduated from Auburn in vocational agriculture with the 1932 class, was married to Miss Bernice Davis of Talladega last Friday. Mr. Sellers is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho, agricultural fraternity. Mrs. Sellers is a 1934 graduate of Alabama College and taught last year in Lynn High School. After a short wedding trip the newly-weds will make their home with Mr. Sellers' parents at Ramer. Woman's Club Holds First Business Meet The Auburn Woman's Chab held its first business meeting of the year on, Thursday, September 10, at the Methodist Church . Mrs. Walter Schreiber, chairman of the club, presided. The various committees for the year were appointed, and reports were given by Miss Annie Heard, treasurer, and Mrs. J. B. Hanson, scholarship chairman. The Woman's Club functions through five different departments with meetings arranged so that members can enter as many departments as they wish. Chairmen of the departments are: Mrs. Charles Edwards, Art; Mrs. W. D. Solomon, American Home; Mrs. Charles Floyd, Music; Mrs. George Sargent, Garden; and Miss Mary Martin, Literature. Chi Omega Plans Dance For Pledges Saturday The members of Chi Omega Sorority will entertain their pledges with a dance on Saturday night at the Recreation Hall. The dance will begin at nine o'clock, and the Auburn Knights will furnish the music for the occasion. During the evening the pledges will be honored with a lead-out. There will also be a Chi Omega membership leadr.out and three no-breaks. Pi Kappa Phi Is Host At Weiner Roast Tuesday The members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity were hosts to their pledges and dates at a weiner roast Tuesday night. Following the weiner roast, there was an informal radio dance at the chapter house. The affair was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Taylor. Among the out-of-town guests were Lucille Spangler, Austin Martin, and Lynwood Poole, of Montgomery. FOR SALE—Pedigreed Yellow Persian Kittens. Phone 82-J, 118 N. Gay St. * . Roster of Auburn Football Team Auburn Students Find Church Magazine Good Subscriptions to "the Baptist Student" are being bought by many students, as emphasis is placed on the campaign for selling the magazine this week. "The Baptist Student" is a monthly publication that contains news and pictures from campuses all over the South, as well as inspiring rnessages by leaders. Nor does the magazine lack jokes! Subscription rates are seventy-five cents for nine issues. The number of students taking the magazine is mounting fast, and at least fifty subscribers are expected by the end of the week. A Freshman Reception, in the form of a Political Party sponsored by the B. S. U., was held at the Baptist Church last Thursday night. Those attending enjoyed playing donkeys or elephants and m a k i n g political speeches in behalf of themselves. State Convention Report Given At Garden Club The Auburn Garden Club met last Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Mr. E. W. McElwee, who was speaker for the afternoon, used as his subject, "Planting Rented Homes". A report of the State Convention of Federated Garden Clubs, which was held in Eufaula last spring, was given by Mrs. L. M. Sahag, who was Auburn's delegate to this convention along with Mrs. George Sargent, chairman of the Garden Club. The meeting was open to all members of the Auburn Woman's Club. Yr. on Centers Tm. Wt. Ht. Age W. Gilbert (C)* 3 200 6-1 22 Lester Antley* 2 190 6 21 Milton Bagby 2 170 5-10 20 Malvern Morgan 1 175 5-11 20 Guards F. Gantt (Alt.-C)* 3 175 5-8 24 Ralph Sivell* 2 185 5-7 22 Fred Gillam* 3 180 5-8 24 Sam McCroskey* 3 188 5-9 23 Wesley Loflin* 3 192 5-10 22 Everette Smith 1 175 5-9 22 Malcolm Crowder 1 175 5-9 22 Tackles Herbert Roton* 3 188 5-11 23 Bo Russell 1 195 5-11 20 George Wolff 1 198 6-1 21 Hugh Rodgers* 3 200 6 22 Fred Holman* 2 190 6 22 Garth Thorpe 1 195 5-11 19 Bill Nichols 1 195 6 20 Vernon Burns 2 195 6-1 22 Ends Joel Eaves* 3 177 6-3 22 Rex McKissick* 2 175, 5-9 21 Oscar Burford 1 178 5-11 21 Hamp Williams* 3 172 6 23 Milton Howell 1 178 5-10 20 Frank Hamm 2 180 6 21 Quarterbacks Joe Stewart* 3 180 5-11 21 Sid Scarborough* 3 158 5-9 21 John Davis 2 150 5-9 20 Morris Cook 1 160 5-10 24 Marion Walker 1 165 5-8 19 Osmo Smith 1 165 5-8 22 Halfbacks Billy Hitchcock* 2 158 6 20 Speck Kelly 1 160 5-9 20 Marion Walker 1 165 5-8 19 Tommie Edwards 1 160 6-2 19 Bobbie Blake 3 162 5-11 21 Francis Riddle 1 155 5-9 21 Jimmie Fenton* 2 162 5-10 20 John Tipper* 3 170 5-8 22 Ralph O'Gwynne 1 158 5-8 20 Bill Mims 1 168 5-9 21 Bill Ellis 1 155 5-8 20 James Karam* 3 167 5-9 23 Bob Coleman 3 160 5-8 29 Fullbacks Wilton Kilgore* 3 175 6 22 Dutch Heath 2 163 5-9 21 Floyd McElroy 2 185 5-9 23 Pelham Sitz 1 175 5-9 21 Kermit Weaver 1 185 6 22 George Gerakitis 1 185 5-10 21 •Denotes letter winner in 1935 Home Fairfield, Ala Eloree, S. C. Birmingham, Ala. Lanett, Ala. Lavonia, Ga. Chipley, Ga. Chattanooga, Tenn. Birmingham, Ala. Athens, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Ensley, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. St. Louis, Mo. Langdale, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Aiken, S. C. Sylacauga, Ala. Frisco City, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Equality, Ala. Marion, Ala. Andalusia, Ala. Bessemer, Ala. Florence, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Birmingham, Ala. Phenix City, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Chattanooga, Tenn. Union Springs, Ala. Tarrant City, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Montgomery, Ala: Auburn, Ala. Talladega, Ala. Lakeland, Fla. Carbon Hill, Ala. Selma, Ala. Haynesville, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Lake Village, Ark. Tuscumbia Wadley, Ala. • Birmingham, Ala. West Blocton, Ala. Attalla, Ala. Cullman, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Prep School Darlington, Ga. Eloree Woodlawn Lanett Ga. M. Col. Monroe A. & M. Chattanooga Woodlawn Ga. M. Col. Riverside Ensley Lanier Woodlawn Ga. M. Col. Langdale Dothan Aiken Sylacauga Frisco City Tech Hi Wetumpka Perry Co. H. S. Andalusia Hueytown Florence Greenville Tech Hi Ramsey Ga. M. Col. Dothan Chattanooga Staunton M. A. Jeffcohi Dothan Lanier Lee Co. Hi Talladega Lakeland Carbon Hill Selma Haynesville Tech Hi St. Bernard Tuscumbia Wadley Phillips West Blocton Attalla Cullman Boys Hi CONVOCATION FOR WOMEN ON LAST WEDNESDAY IS SUCCESS Several Women Officers Make Welcoming Speeches And Give Outline Of Organizations To New Students; Miss Zoe Dobbs And Dr. Duncan Are Guest Speakers For The Occasion A large number of co-eds attended the first convocation of the year called by the Auburn Women Student's Government Association Wednesday morning, Sept. 16 in Broun Auditorium. The first convocation was scheduled for Sept. 9, but because of a conflict, the meeting had to be postponed. The meeting was opened with a prayer and devotional. The W. S. G. A. president, Albena Pierce, made a short speech, announcing the purpose of the meeting. Mrs. L. N. Duncan and Miss Zoe Dobbs were guest speakers, each welcoming the new students to Auburn.' The W. S. G. A. officers were introduced to the aggregation of students. The officers are: Albena Pierce, president; Virginia Holcombe, vice president; Virgie Gunn, treasurer; Doris White, secretary; Doris Northrop, house president of Smith Hall; and Helen Tigner, town representative. A freshman representative to the council will be elected in the fall. The president of Cardinal Key, Gretchen Talley, was introduced and she, in turn, explained that Cardinal Key promoted leadership and high scholarship among the women students and that it was the sister organization of Blue Key. Nettie Murphy, president of Sphinx, was introduced and she explained that members of that society were selected on the basis of leadership, scholastic ability, and personality. The students were reminded that an increase in girl activity was being stressed this year. The organization has planned several outings for the year. Tea will be served in an informal manner to women students and their friends in Smith Hall every Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 until 5:30 o'clock, beginning Oct. 7 and lasting through May 12. It was explained that this is the first year that rat caps have been provided for freshman girls. They were asked to wear the caps to convocations and mass meetings, but added that it was optional as to whether they wore them at other times or not. The regular council meeting will be held next Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. ROBERT L.BURKES The Original Real Estate and Insurance Man YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Phone 264 -:- Auburn, Ala. SEE US FOR YOUR COAL Brilliant Egg Brilliant Stoker Boothton Furnace NONE BETTER AH Mined In Alabama WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AUBURN ICE & COAL COMPANY Phone 118 TAILORING DISPLAY Wednesday and Thursday September 23 and 24 Stock Suits • • $17.50 Neckwear • 50c - $I.OO Also All New Fall Accessories G IBSON' MEN'S WEAR s Over-Night Service on Tennis Rackets We Challenge You to Read from Our Rental Library Margaret Mitchell's: Gone With The Wind Walter Edmunds: Drums Along The Mohawk Louise P. Huak: Whippowill House . J. B. Priestley: They Walk In The City Negley Farson: The Way Of A Transgresser Rebecca West: The Thinking Reed Ethel Bioleau: Clansmen Emilie Loring: Give Me One Summer Heiser: An American Doctor's Odyssey Link: Return To Religion Membership Fee $1, Refundable on withdrawal. Rates 3c per day or a weekly rate of 15c plus 3c for each day over the week. Note 1. A third copy of Gone With the Wind has been placed on our shelves for rental and an extra special copy to go on the shelves for rental to first come first served. Additional copies for sale. Note 2. To all planning to attend the Southern Game we wish to call your attention to the fact that the Banks of Auburn close at 2 o'clock. Make any financial arrangements Thursday or early Friday morning. BURTON'S BOOKSTORE COURTESY SERVICE P A G E F O UR 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 I N S T I TJU T E WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 DOG WITH RABIES * IDENTIFIED HERE; VACCINE REQUIRED (Continued from Page 1) any effect. A minimum fee has been fixed at 50 cents for the vaccination. According to Dr. Patterson, the local disturbance in the canine realm was a case of the furious type of rabies. When a dog is affected this way, he bites deeply near the head. Another typical rabie infection which is most dangerous because of its misleading symptoms is called dumb cases. When a dog has a dumb case, he may act perfectly normal around its owner except that the lower jaw drops. One would probably think that the dog had a bone in his throat. In such instances, never touch the dog before a diagnosis is made. Dogs usually go mad between 18 and 30 days after being infected. However, Dr. Patterson advises every one to confine their dogs for 90 days. Six persons in Auburn have been exposed to the virus or saliva of infected dogs; they are taking the antitoxin treatment. CONCLUDING LIST OF FRAT PLEDGES BY GROUPS GIVEN The F. F. A. Book Exchange saved Auburn students over $250 the first two weeks of this semester D. G. Morrow, general manager, has announced. The policy of the exchange is to divide the profits with its members. Any student may become a.member of the exchange by paying a small membership fee. A u b u r n ' s Exclusive A g e n t s For Whitman's Chocolates BENSON'S Auburn Students—Try Our Royal Crown Cola TWICE AS MUCH - TWICE AS GOOD OOUBLY^w Here is a stimulating, richer, tastier Cola that completely refreshes you, picks you up and keeps you up. Each bottle has enough in it to fill two regular glasses! 12 OUNCES OYAL ROWN C D LA Product tt< Thursday THE LAST OF THE MOB-MEN WHO RULED BY TERROR . . . at death-grips with America's under-cover men of steel! 36 Hours to Kill" with BRIAN DON LEVY GLORIA STUART Friday A MARITAL LAUGH RIOT! J BARBARA » ( IN / •T1H HE BRIDE WALKS OUT with ROBERT YOUNG GENE RAYMOND Saturday MURDER OR COMPASSION? Did he violate his sacred Doctor's oath for a woman's love? "THE CRIME OF DR. FORBES" TIGER THEATRE (Continued from Page 1) Brewton; Shelby Taylor, Huntsville; Charles Haynesworth, Birmingham; John West, Louisville; Walter Ess-linger, Huntsville; Jimmy Slayghter, Athens; Homer Carlyse, Alex City; Darwin Dobbs, Alex City; Charles Cotten, Alex City; Broughton Mc- •Cord, Montgomery; Bill Hitchcock, Union Springs; Alius Smith, Union Springs; Henry Bailey, Euf aula; John Ham, Auburn; John McDermot, Birmingham; Otto Hodges, Birmingham; Marion Lanier, Birmingham. Sigma Chi Leo Bidez, Mobile; Ernest Rouse, Camden; Carl Woodall, Tallassee; Bud Wendling, Birmingham; David Walker, Mobile; Francis Newborn, Mobile; Hamp Williams, Andalusia; Mac Phillippi, Camden; Burt Knox, Birmingham; Larry Caruthers, Birmingham; Frank Cayce, Birmingham; Alvin Proctor, Andalusia; Eugene Scholze, Birmingham; John Hall, Cecil; James Quimby, Mobile; Hill Stel-zemuller, Birmingham; Carl Guy, Montgomery; Madison Rainwater, | Florence, S. C; Arthur Ousley, Mobile. Sigma Phi Epsilon Charles Gravely, Birmingham; J. H Johnson, Georgiana; George McCord, Goodwater; Frank Green, Fairfield; Dan Martin, Birmingham; Lowell Detamore, Birmingham; Franklin Wilkes, Dothan; Wiley Sharpe, Wilson Dam; Norman McMullen, Birmingham; Richard Watkins, Decatur; John Davis Brooks, Fairfield; Harold Cockrell, Fairfield; Jack Stevens, Beaumont, Texas; William Dasher, Moultrie, G&.; Carl Adamson, Birmingham; Bubber McWhorter, Greenville; Joe Dean, Moultrie, Ga.; Lem Edmondson, Montgomery. Theta Kappa Nu J. H. Livingston, Gadsden; Dykes James, Birmingham. Theta Upsilon Omega Beverly Hallis, Winfleld; Thomas Fennon, Thomasville, Ga.; Jack Martin, Gordo; Harold Jeffrey, Tower Peach Tree; Eugene Hamner, Gordo; Crawford Holmes, Goppa. Lambda Chi Alpha Bobby Jack Chapman, West Point, Ga.; Charles Chitty, Ft. Gaines, Ga.; Jean Batigne, Paris, France; Harvey Hogan, Athens, Ga.; Ed Smith, Atlanta, Ga.; Leon Picard, Birmingham; Mason Young, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Byron Jordan, Montgomery; Roy Fleming, Brundidge; David Manning, Huntsville; John Lowery, Bessemer; Robert Hurd, Bessemer; Byron Marsh, Bessemer; Wallace Owens, Phenix City; Doc Cooper, Opelika. Kappa Sigma Morris Popwell, Clanton; Forrester Smith, Autaugaville; M. K. Johnson, Montgomery; Carlton Montague, Moultrie, Ga.; John Falk, Chipley, Fla.; Jimmy Padgett, Pensacola, Fla Emery Solomon, Headland; Robert Ralston, Millbrook; W. H. Andrews, Thomasville; Jack Wood, Headland; Jack Simpson, Protland; Boiling Raw-lison, Millbrook; John Orr, Atlanta, Ga.; Sam Faire, Sylacauga; Bill Campbell, Decatur, Ga.; Albert Pinks-ton, Cottonwood; Fred Hepson, Sylacauga; C. A. Harris, Montgomery; Bill Ward, Tuscaloosa. Kappa Alpha Temple Seibel, Montgomery; Earl Calvin, Decatur; Fletcher Whatley, Auburn; Billie Goode, Gastonburg; Lucien 'Hix, Gastonburg; Marshall Hooper, Selma; Billie Wible, Pike Road; John Earle Atkinson, Auburn; James Samford, Tampa, Fla.; William Swift, Selma; Louie Crisman, Selma; Frazer Rolen, Montgomery; Thomas Nettles, Cuttle Springs; James Dow-ling, Tampa, Fla.; Charles McCoy, Barto, Fla.; Tom Farish, Camden; Ed Davis, Prattville; Horace Weis-singer, Selma; John Watkins, Selma; George Melton, Atmore; Stephen Dobb, Mobile. Injuries To Handicap High School Gridders With serious injuries to two first string players, Coach "Bully" Hitchcock has slowed practice down considerably for his Auburn high gridsters in preparation for the opening battle tomorrow night against Troy. Paul Duggar, veteran guard, is almost definitely out of the game at Troy with a sprained knee. Duggar's loss will severely handicap the local eleven as he is the most experienced player on the team. Abb Chrietzberg, rangy center, is in the injured class with a bad shoulder that may keep him out of the first game of the season. A regular last season, and a valuable reserve in 1934, Chrietzberg's loss would be keenly felt in the fore-wall. Coach Hitchcock will probably start Mitchell Wadkins and Charlie Ham at ends, Tom- Edwards and John Hudson at tackles, Ham Tippens and Bill Boyd at guards, and Chrietzberg at center. The backfield will have both weight and speed. Rabbit Howard, 190 pound husky, will do the kicking and passing and a good part of the running from left half, Allan Turner, who weighs 150 pounds, will hold down the full back post, Bob Smyer, the 140 pounder who won out over his kid brother, will play right half, and "Preacher" Preer, a good blocker, will call the signals. Auburn High will play two night games this season and perhaps a third will be added as the Memorial Stadium officials are planning on lighting the bowl. A fair season is expected of the locals, even though a green and inexperienced team will take the field Thursday night. The line will average 155 and the backfield will average 150. SWIFTS ARE BANDED AT AUBURN STATION Auburn Grad Presents Pistols To Roosevelt Hugh G. Grant, formerly a professor of journalism at Auburn recently presented President Roosevelt withi a pair of old Albanian duelling pistols. Grant, who is now U. S. Minister to Albania said he bought the pistols in Scutrai, Albania. Mr. Grant visited Auburn this summer while on vacation in the South. Coach Meagher Speaks Before Kiwanis Club Coach Jack Meagher made no prediction as to the outcome of Auburn's tough season ahead as .he spoke to the Montgomery Kiwanis Club at their annual football luncheon in the Jefferson Davis Hotel last Wednesday. "The going is bound to be tougher for the Tigers this season because they have been put on the spot", the popular mentor told the Kiwanians. Several of Auburn's opponents underrated them last season but this season Auburn starts out in the Rose Bowl. The coach lauded Wilbur Hutsell, director of physical training, who was also present and spoke briefly to the Kiwanis Club. During his speech Coach Meagher mentioned Johnny Paterson as one of last year's lettermen he would miss this season. Prowler Enters Local Home Sunday Morning The home of Mrs. H. M. Ellis, 342 South Gay was entered Sunday morning by some unknown prowler who evidently was in search of food. The burglars we're heard about 12:30 a. m. Sunday around on the back porch. Mrs. Ellis heard the ice box door open and close, but she thought that it was some of the roomers making ice water. Mrs. Ellis turned on the light and the prowlers made their escape through the front door. Nothing was taken from the house. Herbert Benson Now Officer In 3-C Camp Lieutenant Herbert D. Benson, '36, has been appointed Junior Officer of Camp SP-11, a Civilian Conservation unit at Lakeview, Georgia. While at Auburn, Lt. Benson was an active participant in several forms of athletics. One of his duties at the camp will be that of baseball coach. In addition to his other camp duties, he has been designated by the Educational Department as Instructor in Typing, Bookkeeping, and Accounting. FOUND—Ladies Blue Purse contain-taining pencil and change. Owner may have same by calling at The Plainsman office and paying for this ad. (Continued from Page 1) are studying these birds in an attempt to learn some of the native habits of the chimney sweeps and also to ascertain the winter home of these interesting and unusual birds. They are also interesting to study because of the huge number present in each flock and the ease with which they may be caught or trapped. The research being carried on at Auburn is particularly interesting since this is the Southern-most trapping station in the United States carrying on similar work. The aluminum bands used in this project are small and consist of two parts; there is a number on the outside and on the inside of the band there is the following inscription, "Notify Biological Survey, Washington, D. C." In this manner all data pertaining to the catch may be obtained very readily. Such information aids in determining the distances traveled by the birds, the locations visited, the winter quarters, the rate of travel, and other beneficial and interesting data. The common American species of bird is called chimney swift (sometimes incorrectly called chimney swallow) from its habit of nesting and roosting in disused chimneys. The bird is allied to hummingbirds and goatsuckers but superficially much resembles the swallow, having very long, narrow wings, weak feet, and a short bill with a wide gape. They spend most of their time on wing, and probably never light during the day-time. They usually cling to some vertical surface when they do alight. They are beneficial since they feed on insects, particularly mosquitoes, taken on the wing. Their nests are cemented together with saliva and in TO-DAY LIONEL BARRYMORE —In— "Devil Doll" THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 ROBERT MONTGOMERY ROSALIND RUSSELL —In— "Trouble For Two" FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 The Show With 200 or 20 Positive Reasons Why You Should See It! WARREN WILLIAMS —In— "The Case of the Velvet Claw" COMING SUNDAY—MONDAY "San Francisco" OPELIKA A MARTIN THEATRE one genus consists almost wholly of dried saliva. They are found chiefly in the Eastern half of the U. S. and in Southern Canada. During the Fall the chimney swift migrates South, probably across the Gulf of Mexico and into South and Central America. —No one knows exactly! There are approximately two thousand workers actively engaged in trapping and banding birds in the United States and Mr. Peters occupies ninth place in banding the most birds. Mr. Peters hopes that he may be able to bring his total up to fifteen or twenty thousand within the next month, thus enabling him to occupy second or third place. Wittel Dormitory STEAM HEAT — LAVATORY IN EACH ROOM SHOWERS We Have Several Rooms Available. RATES $6.00 PER MONTH Announcement to the Public In view of the fact that a good many people in Auburn think that Tiger Motor Company is connected with Opelika Motor Company, we wish to rectify this by stating that we are not connected with Opelika Motor Company in any way, (other than good friends). We have a direct contract with Ford Motor Company, given us because of the large amount of Ford business secured here in Auburn, for which we are very thankful to you. 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Title | 1936-09-23 The Auburn Plainsman |
Creator | Alabama Polytechnic Institute |
Date Issued | 1936-09-23 |
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OCR Transcript | Semi-Weekly Plainsman Wednesday Issue ®{j£ Aitimrtt plainsman Mass Meeting Thursday TO FOSTER THE AUBURN S P I R IT VOLUME LX AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 NUMBER 5 SORORITIES GIVE COMPLETE LIST OF ALL PLEDGES Large Number of Pledges On Record In Miss Dobb's Office Shows Substantial Gain FIFTY-FOUR ARE PLEDGED Kappa Delta Leads Other Sororities With Twenty-eight; Two Others Have Twelve The four sororities list the names of their pledges for this year. The pledges, not listed in alphabetical order, are as follows: Chi Omega Jane Billingsley, Clanton; Mary Lucas Hall, Opelika; Amy Haney, Birmingham; Carolyn Jones, Auburn; Martha Lennip, Mass Point, Miss.; Dorothy Martin, Flemington, Ga.; Lena R. Miller, Rock Hill, N. C ; Le-nora Patridge, Centerville; Mary Allen Sawyer, Auburn; Louise Schubert, Auburn; Lyda Shaw, Fairfield; Ruth Lowe, Auburn. Kappa Delta Mildred Glass, Brundidge; Elizabeth Bryan, Brundidge; Carolyn Hen-drick, Brundidge; Marie Johnson, Langdale; Sara Morris, Langdale; Olga Snead, Langdale; Louisa Taylor, Duck Town, Tenn.; Dot Hendon, Gadsden; Johnny Stansberry, Texas; Louise Van Alsdale, Pensacola; Sadie Edwards, Union Springs; Dot Lewis, Tuskegee; Hessettine Van Hosse, Montgomery; Elizabeth Rimes, Selma; Pat Tucker, Ky.; Mary Philips, Gadsden; Elizabeth Dozier, Fairfield, Tenn.; Mary Lenord Boyd, Tuskegee; Jaunita Stewart, Athens; Mary Hayes, Miami; Julia Holly, Tallassee; Mary Watson, Macon, Ga.; Betty Sho-walter, Auburn; Hulda Rutland, Auburn; Mary Williamson, Auburn; Eleanor Scott, Auburn; Emily Hixon, Auburn; Suzelle Hare, Auburn. Phi Omega Pi Virginia Adams, West Point, Ga.; Jean Ingram, Alexander City; Lybdell Hornsby, Dothan; Leslie Cummins, Huntsville; Julia Martin, Anniston; Sybil Williams, Andalusia; Mary Tos-ser, Newton; Virginia Railford, Columbus, Ga.; Frances Mann, New Hope; Woodrow Kilgore, Weogufka; Artha Mae Thompson, Weogufka; Margaret Shelnutt, LaFayette. Theta Upsilon Kate Aldridge, Brunsville; Bert Chanclor, Cherokee. Yarbrough Is Elected Mayor On Monday In the city election held Monday, Dr. Cecil Yarbrough defeated W. D. Copeland, incumbent, in the race for Mayor. Dr. Yarbrough received 237 votes and Mr. Copeland 17. He will take office October 1. Dr. Yarbrough held the mayoralty for five successive terms, from 1918 to 1928. At that time there was no pavement' in Auburn. To quote the new Mayor, "We now have the best paved streets of any town of our size in Alabama". From a field of seven candidates who qualified in the race for councilman, the following five men were elected: A. Meadows, J. C. Grimes, W. D. Martin, Herbert M. Martin, and W. L. Long. Four of the councilmen " were reelected, the only new member is W. L. Long. A Meadows lead the race for councilman, receiving 318 votes, while J. C. Grimes beat G. H. Wright by a mere margin of two votes. Classes Are Excused Three O'clock Friday In view of the fact that classes will be excused at 3 o'clock on account of t h e Auburn—Birmingham - Southern football game in Montgomery re-examinations scheduled for 3 p. m. Friday will be held at 3 p. m. Monday. Examinations scheduled for this time are: Aeronautical Engineering, Education, Foreign Language, History, Mechanical Engineering. INTERFRAT SCHOLASTIC CUP IS WON BY ALPHA TAU OMEGA Possession Of The Cup Is To Be Permanent As New Ruling Of Interfraternity Council Sets Plan To Award A New Cup Each Year To The Fraternity Having Highest Average With the release of last years group scholastic averages by the registrar's office the Interfraternity Council announces the awarding of its scholarship cup to the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity which won first place by virtue of their average of 82.52. Kappa Delta sorority pressed the A. T. O's closely for the top honor winning second place with an average of 82.11. The Senior class, as has been the rule in the past several years, garnered first place in the class grouping with a score of 81.59. They were followed in order by the Junior class with 79.02, the Sophomores with 76.47 and the Freshman with 73.93. The average of the college with 2021 students averages represented was 78.13. This average was only slightly above that of all men, combined Fraternity and Sorority, and the all Fraternity group averages, all of which were above the 78 mark. The women students clearly outshone the men as a group by making a total of 79.80. The all Sorority combine finished with an average of 79.71. The independent women outranked the independent men 79.06 to 78.39, while the combined totals of the independents was 78.32. Alpha Tau Omega in winning the cup this year gains permanent possession of it under a new plan. Previously the cup has been rotated each year between the winning fraternities but under the new plan a different cup shall be awarded each year and the fraternity winning the cup shall retain it permanently. DOG WITH RABIES IDENTIFIED HERE; VACCINE REQUIRED All Dogs Not Having The Vaccine Within The Last Twelve Months Must Be Treated In view of the fact that one dog in Auburn has been positively identified as a rabies victim within the last few days, and that the infected dog has bitten at least ten other dogs, Mayor W. D. Copeland has issued an ordinance which requires the vaccination of all dogs in the city. The ordinance issued by the mayor is as follows: "All dogs in the city of Auburn that have not been vaccinated within the last twelve months must be vaccinated or kept confined. Effective September 18th." Professor Fred Patterson, professor of veterinary medicine, states that after a bite, the rabies vaccination is of no use; the treatment must be given before a dog is bitten to have (Continued on Page 4) CATCH IT? Editor's Error Is Noticed By Few According To Check-up Made Friday afternoon at four o'clock the first copy of the fourth edition of The Plainsman came off the press. The editorial staff, as is the custom, checked the copy for mistakes. Apparently there were none and promptly at four-thirty two thousand copies rolled out. A few members of the editorial staff wandered uptown to relax and celebrate another finished issue. One member casually glanced over a copy in the Tiger Drug Store. And there it was—a glaring mistake! Too late to do anything about it. C. W. Bell, associate editor, had written a feature story on Samford Hall steps and the article was headlined "Steps of Langdon Hall 'Barometer' ". A catastrophe, an inexcusable Editor's mistake. But a staff member predicted not many people would notice it and that he had read where an outstanding psychologist had done the same thing on purpose and had tested one hundred people on a similar article and only twelve had noticed the mistake at the first reading. So why not make the best of it and see how many students had caught it? So with pencil, and paper, and a copy three Plainsman reporters began giving the test. Fourteen were asked to read it. On the first reading not even one noticed the heading as about one thing and the story about another. Two caught it on the second reading. These were Howard Carr and Gordon Meadows. Several found the error at the third perusal and at the fourth all save one—name withheld by pride —finally caught the mistake. And so The Plainsman carried out the experiment of a psychologist by an accident. The test is simply one of concentration on what is read and, needless to say, what is written. Rather funny, eh what? LOCAL THESPIANS SELECT CAST FOR FIRST PRODUCTION Prof. Peet To Direct Dramatics This Year; Emily Hixon To Have Charge Of Costumes The cast for the three act comedy "Arms and the Man" was selected at a meeting of the Auburn Players last Thursday* night. The cast is as follows: Catherine Petkoff, Mildred Glass; Raina, her daughter, Carolyn Jones; Louka, the maid, Mary Carmack; Bluntschli, a man, Dawson Mullen; A Russian Officer, L. J. Vogel; Nicola, a manservant, Arthur Elsberry; Major Petkoff, L. A. Edmonson Jr.; Major Sergius Saranoff, Devid E. Roberts. The play is under the direction of Professor Telfair B. Peet, and the costumes will be by Miss Emily Hixon. Professor Peet states that he has some new and promising talent from the freshman class. The characters for the two leading parts, Raina and Bluntschli, are freshmen. He also stated that Mildred Glass, a transfer student from Judson, is obviously an experienced actress and should be a great help to the Players in their se ries of productions. Rehearsals and stage work has already begun, but the exact date of the performance will not be announced until next week. The newly elected officers of the Players are: president, L. A. Edmonson, Jr.; vice president, Arthur Elsberry, and business manager, S. H. Richardson. TWODANCESARE PLANNED AFTER FOOTBALL GAME Knights Will Play At American Legion Dance; Cavaliers To Play At Lanier Gymnasium BOTH AT 10 O'CLOCK To Bring To Close Day's Festivities; Dances Will End In Time To Catch The Special Added attractions to the holiday spirit that will prevail in Montgomery Friday night will be in the form of two dances both to begin at 10 o'clock immediately after the game. Auburn's two outstanding dance bands will furnish the music for both hops. A full evening's entertainment is offered at the American Legion Night Club where the Auburn Knights will hold sway. The Knights, popular understudy of some of the nation's "big time" bands, will present an attractive program of clever novelties and uniquely arranged song hits. This dance is an annual affair, being sponsored by the Auburn Alumni of Montgomery. The club is located above the Grand Theatre' on Dexter Avenue. Admission price will be one dollar per couple. At the same time the Alumni dance is in progress, the rhythmic compositions of the Auburn Cavaliers will be featured at the Lanier Gymnasium where the jointly sponsored Phi Delta Kappa-Auburn "A" Club hop will be held. Jimmy Hooper, Cavalier manager, promises a varied and entertaining program with a somewhat enlarged personnel. Joe Stewart, president of the Auburn "'A" Club stated that free transportation will be offered anyone desiring to attend this dance from the Exchange Hotel to the Lanier Gym. Admission to this affair will also be one dollar per couple. Both dances are expected to be successful affairs and will round out the day's festivities. "GET SOUTHERN" MASS MEET SCHEDULED THURSDAY NIGHT Coaching Staff To Be Introduced At Meeting; AH Freshmen Urged To Learn Words Of All Yells And Alma Mater; Tryouts For Frosh And Soph Cheerleaders Will Be Held A "get Southern" mass meeting will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock in Langdon Hall. Following the meeting a parade will be staged down College Street. The entire coaching staff and varsity squad of football players will be present at the meeting. Each man will be introduced to the attendants to enable the new students to become acquainted with the players. Speeches by the coaches and several of the players will be featured. Tryouts for Freshman and Sophomore cheerleaders will be held at the meeting. Bill Lee, head cheerleader, urgs all men who wish to tryout for either place to see him before the meeting begins. . Two of the new uniforms donated by the Alumni Association have been received and the two cheerleaders plan to wear them Thursday night. Lee instructs Freshmen to wear their rat caps and study the yells and Alma Mater in the handbook. A parade will be held in Montgomery Friday at 6:30 o'clock preceding the game. It will begin at the Terminal Station and proceed through the streets of the city. The torch parade which the cheerleaders planned to hold was denied them by the Junior Chamber of Commerce because of fire laws. Copies of yells will be presented to attendants at the mass meeting Thursday night so the event will be a success. Current events class will be held at six-thirty to seven-thirty so that all Freshmen will be able to attend the meet without any conflict. EDUCATION SCHOOL HAS FORTY TAKING SATURDAY CLASSES Courses Taught By Educational Department Do Not Interfere With The Teachers' Work On September 19, forty school teachers applied for membership in the Saturday classes. These applicants teach school within a radius of about fifty miles from Auburn. These Saturday classes meet weekly, when the students have one class in the morning and one in the after- CONCLUDING LIST OF FRAT PLEDGES BY GROUPS GIVEN Complete List Of Pledges To All Remaining Fraternities Published; Rushing Finished AUBURN READY FOR NIGHT TILT WITH SOUTHERN Stiff Practice Sessions Featured Daily To Make Up For Delays Caused By Bad Weather LINE-UP UNCERTAIN Stellar Performers From Frosh Team Of Last Year To Make The Reserve Squad Stronger The following is a continuation of the list of pledges of the various fraternities which was begun in the last issue of The Plainsman: Pi Kappa Phi Charles Phillips, Montgomery; Austin Jones, Selma; W. C. Noll, Mont-gomery; Marvin Avery, ^La Grange, noon. The College now offers four;G a - : Leonard Sparks, Ashland; John subjects—Alabama History which is Huff> LaGrange, Ga.; Alec Burgin, given by Professor O. T. Ivy, Soci- Classes Excused For Five Games This Year By action of the executive council at a meeting Monday, five football games of the 1936 season will be excused games. The five include Birmingham- Southern in Montgomery (after 3 p. m.) Friday, September 25; Georgia in Columbus, October 24; Georgia-Tech in Atlanta, November 7; L. S. U. in Birmingham, November 14; and Florida in Montgomery, November 28. No action was necessary on the Loyola game in Auburn, November 21 on the campus when no classes will be held. The council called attention to the fact that classes will be suspended next Friday afternoon at 3 p. m., but that Saturday classes will run on schedule, not being affected by the game Friday night. This action means that students will be excused to attend five of Auburn's 10 football games and the 6th, Loyola, was already provided, leaving only 4 out of the 10 which classes will not be suspended for students to attend. These four are Tulane in New Orleans, October 3; Tennessee in Knox-ville, October 10; Detroit in Detroit, October 17; and Santa Clara in San Francisco, October 31. The excused games this year will be practically the same as those excused for the 1936 season. Only Few Tickets Are Left For Game Friday All guest tickets for the Birmingham Southern-Auburn football game, including seats in the wooden and concrete sections, that were available for purchase here have been sold except for box seats which will be sold for $2.50 each. Tickets for seats in Section K which is on the 5 yard1 line are still available in Montgomery. Reserved seats in the concrete bleachers are also on sale there for $2.25. General admission tickets will be sold for $1.25. An announcement will be given later as to when these general admission tickets will be put on sale. Student tickets are still available. ology which is given by some member of the sociology staff, English Education which is taught by Dr. Walston, and a graduate course in the Philosophy of Education. Those taking this last subject are to be instructed by Dean Judd, head of the Department of Education. Each student will have instruction in any two of the four subjects that he prefers and he will meet with his classes every week for fifteen weeks. For this fifteen weeks work twelve semester hour credits will be given. The College has been offering this instruction to school teachers for the past four or five years, and usually secures an enrollment of fifty or sixty students each semester. Those teachers who take advantage of this instruction reap a great deal of benefit from it. The Saturday classes enable them to obtain twelve credits, which, together with fourteen credits that they may get from the summer session, give them twenty-six semester hours without interferring with their teach ing. Swifts Banded At Auburn Station Over 5000 Birds Marked By Associate Biologist By C. W. BELL Birds, birds by the hundreds, birds by the thousands, in fact, chimney swifts in such a multitudinous number as to resemble the rumbling black clouds that precede a disastrous tornado. Yes, that is the picture that Harold S. Peters, Associate Biologist and Leader of Alabama Cooperative Research Project, frequently encounters. Believe it or not, since August sixteenth, Mr. Peters and his associates have caught and banded 5106 chimney swifts (sweeps) in Auburn and two surrounding towns, namely, Opelika and Loachopoka. Some very interesting data in regard to the banding of this large number of birds follows: On the night of August 16th 571, swifts were banded at the Auburn postoffice. Nine days later, or on August 25th, 1244 birds were banded at the Opelika Trinity Methodist Church and out of this number, 19 birds that had been banded previously at Auburn were found. On the following night, August 26th, 264 birds were banded at the East Alabama Hospital in Opelika. Out of the 264 caught there, 10 were caught that had been banded on August 25th in Opelika and 4 were caught that had been banded on August 16th in Auburn. A raid was made on the Loachapoka School Building on August 30th and 782 birds were banded. Out of this number, 13 had already been banded in Auburn on August 16th; 34 from Opelika on August 25th; and 5 from Opelika on August 26th. On the night of September 8th a raid on the Opelika Southside school resulted in the banding of a record number, 2245. Out of this number only' 41 had previously been banded. Out of the total number banded, 5106, only 126 were caught that had been previously banded in this territory. Where did the others go? It is also interesting to know that seven birds were caught that wore bands which proved that they were from the northern section of the United States, one from New York, one from Pennsylvania, and 4 were banded in Kingston, Ontario, Canada; two of which were banded on May 30th of this year. The Bureau of Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research organization (Continued on Page 4) Buena Vista, Ga.; Frank Connor, Tuskegee; Joe Yarborough, Enterprise; George Colman, Birmingham; George Hiller, J a s p e r ; Robert Graves, Blountsville; Woodrow Walker, Centerville; Bill Boynton, Albany, Ga.; Aubrey Hunt, Centerville; Tommy Henley, Montgomery; Jeff Powell, Selma; Hill Hendricks, LaGrange, Ga. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bill Lester, Luverne; Ossie Albright, Mobile; Pete Childress, Birmingham ; Henry Smith, LaGrange, Ga.; Donald McCullough, Birmingham; Edward Thomas, Opelika; Harmon Jeffords, Sylvester, Ga.; John Roberts, Birmingham; Rivers Rush, Tuskegee; Erwin Meadows, Opelika; Lamar Hurt, Dothan; Ben Brewer, Montgomery; Porter Pease, Columbus, Ga.; Bill Dudley, Seale; Asa Vaughn, Tuskegee; Tom Preer, Tuskegee; Richard Jones, Montgomery; Rhodes Johnston, Birmingham; Richard Flowers, Dothan; Henry Porter, Birmingham; Richard Bickerstaff, Brickyard; Lanier Roton, Tallassee; Bob Berney, Birmingham. Sigma Nu Billy Smith, Birmingham; Marvin Thomas, Auburn; Howard Strong, (Continued on Page 4) Rates Are Announced By Railway For Game A special round-trip railroad rate of $1.20 from Auburn to Montgomery has been posted by the Western Railway of Alabama for all those using the trains who will attend the Auburn- Birmingham Southern game in the Capitol City Friday night. The first train on which this special week-end round-trip ticket will be honored is the 4:18 p. m. train leaving Auburn Friday afternoon, arriving Montgomery 6:00 p. m. Students who use this ticket may remain in Montgomery and return up to Monday morning on any regular train Saturday or Sunday, except train No. 38 which leaves Montgomery at 7:55 a. m. This arrangement affords all those who contemplate remaining over for the week-end the opportunity to do so. The Railroad officials also announce this special round-trip ticket to Montgomery may be purchased every Friday afternoon and each Saturday while school is in session. A very low round-trip week-end'1 rate to Atlanta With but one more day of practice remaining before the tilt with Southern on Friday night, the Plainsmen appear to be rapidly rounding into excellent shape. The coaching staff have been working the squad rather hard in an effort to make up for the time lost through poor weather coftitions during the second week of practice. Most of the time is being spent on blocking drills and scrimmaging with this sort of work due to continue on through the last day of practice before the game. The Tigers have been rather fortunate this year insofar as there have been no serious injuries up' to the present time. The twisted muscles suffered by Fenton, Hitchcock, Kelly, and Kilgore because of the poor footing during the rainy days are fully recovered and the backfield aces will be available for Friday night providing nothing, else intervenes. The starting line-up is still uncertain due to the fact that there is so much fierce competition for every position on the team. Shifts in the first team line-up are occurring every day with no one except Captain Gilbert being certain of being among the first eleven to face Birmingham-Southern. As things now stand, the starting team appears to be as follows: Burns or Rodgers at one tackle; Roton or Russell at the other tackle; Captain Walter Gilbert at the center post; Alternate-Captain Frank Gannt and Big Chief McCroskey at guards; Eaves, Williams, Burford, or McKis-sick at the terminals; Scab Scarborough or Joe Stewart at quarter; Kilgore at full back; and Hitchcock, Fenton or Tipper at the halfback posts. All of these men are outstanding players and able to provide some rough competition to any team they may face. Auburn's reserve squad is stronger than ever this year with many veterans back and a host of sophomores who proved their worth on the freshman team last year. Outstanding among the latter group is Spec Kelly, halfback, who has been showing up very well in scrimmages. Upon his gaining some experience in varsity games, he should prove to be a great asset to the Tigers. Coach Meagher's eleven has several outstanding athletes, among them, Captain Walter Gilbert, an almost sure bet for All-American honors this year; Alternate-Captain Frank Gannt, who is another outstanding contender for an All-American berth; Joel Eaves, captain of the basketball team and a fine end; Wilton Kilgore, captain of the track and field squad and a good all-around fullback; Sidney Scarborough, clever quarterback and captain of baseball; Hamp Williams, Bill Ellis, and Wadley, all three of whom are members of Auburn's 1936 Southeastern Conference mile relay championship team as is Kilgore. Students Requested To Assist Firemen Cooperation of Auburn students in the operation of fire trucks during fires is requested by Mayor W. D. Copeland. "At times," said the Mayor, "students have made it difficult for the operators of our fire truck to perform their work efficiently. Many of them pile on and with good intentions, attempt to help when they actually hinder. We are very grateful for their assistance but we prefer that they work under the direction of those who are in charge. Also following is also_ in effect for Friday evening I closely behind a fire truck enroute to and Saturday trains. a fire is hazardous," he concluded. P A G E TWO 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 I N S T I T U TE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 0>ht Auburn glghtgrngn Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates, $2.50 per year (88 issues), $1.50 per semester (29) issues). Entered as second class matter at th« 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 431-J. Bobby Chesnutt Editor-in-Chief M. C. Shannon Business Manager • 1935 Member 1936 Associated GollegWe Press Distributor of Colleftiate Di6est EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editors: Alvin Morland, C. W. Bell, Norman Wood, Dan Smith. News Editors: Howard Workman, Robert Johnson, James Buntin, Son Thomas, Bill Milam, Max Welden. Feature Editor: Lowell Dennis. Society Editor: Marion Stanley. Assistant Society Editors: Doris White, Frances Wilson, Mary Haygood. Sports Editor: Jack Todd. Sports Contributors: Ed Briggs, Roy Powell, J. W. Nail. Special Writers: Hugh Cameron, Jack Steppe, L. E. Foster, Edwin Godbold. Reporters: John Ivey, Richard Jones, Charlie Gamble. BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Manager: Buck Dar-den. Advertising Manager: George Perry. Advertising Assistants: Harvey Sargent, Alvin Vogtle, Jack Carr. Circulation Manager: C. M. Pruet. Assistant Circulation Managers: Sam Teague, Bill Boynton, Page Walker. "Hire A Hall" As usual the same old speel about how to behave at the game Friday night is in order. But it will not be the old tripe. The Plainsman wishes only to ask every Auburn student to act as he thinks an Auburn student should. People of Montgomery, and over the state come to this game and naturally are interested in the students and the way they act. So many ideas and opinions of Auburn are formed by the behavior of the student body at the game. Of course taken as a whole the students will conduct themselves as they should, but there is always that small element which must make a show. But the show will be the football game, so if that element must put on an act it is hoped they will do it outside the gate. Good For Grandma In years past the Women's Student Government Council drafted a set of rules to govern the co-eds on this campus. In the passing of time conditions on the campus have changed, the status of women has changed, but still this old and outmoded set of rules remain. The regulations are not only ridiculous and out of date, they are not obeyed. For instance: How many Freshmen and Sophomores do not go to town after seven o'clock? How many Juniors go only on Wednesday and stay only thirty minutes? , Another: Girls attending dances shall be in the dormitory fifteen minutes after the dance has ended, not even time to visit a drug store for refreshments. Still more insane ones are that no girl shall visit a fraternity house without a chaperon or play tennis with a boy on a f rat court. Since this ruling many of the fraternities have employed house mothers who should be able to act as chaperons, and girls are, or should be, encouraged to play tennis anywhere they can find a court. These rules clearly indicate the absurdity of most of the Council regulations which were formulated when Auburn was regarded by mothers as a place where their daughters needed so many safe guarding regulations. This is no longer a school where such uncompromising a n d disciplinary measures are in order. There are two reasons why these regulations should be changed: First, they are not needed to govern a group of young women in this day and time. Girls coming to Auburn have an idea of what standards they are going to employ without being told every step to make, or without being circumscribed to a set of obsolete rules. They must do their own thinking and be guided by their own morals if a college course is to be of any value to them. Second, rules, if made to govern, should be obeyed. These rules have little reason to be observed by Auburn co-eds. They might have been all right for her grandmother, but things have changed in the last thirty years. The Executive Cabinet, last year, made a change for the better in their set-up. The Interfraternity Council is now working on revisions of student regulations, so this seems to be the opportune time for the Women's Student Council to come through with a completely revised set of new and sensible governing rules. Shotg un Last week over in Mississippi a rather funny incident took place which recalls to our minds the old slavery days. On a little plantation cotton needed picking. It was dropping off here and there and in a few days should be ruined entirely. And there was no one to do the picking. The owner had tried to hire Negroes to do the work, but they all had to go fishing or had "wuk wid Uncle Sam". The old planter—remembering the good old days when his grandpa compelled the niggers to work—shouldered his shot gun and went forth. He came upon two idle Negroes lazy-ing in the sun. So the cotton was picked. The old man had guarded the Negroes in the fields in daytime and locked them in. the barn at night. At least this was the program until the sheriff discovered what was taking place. Then the prisoners were released and a warrant was sworn out for the arrest of the farmer. This is an example of how one Southern farmer met the cotton picking crisis. This seems to be a major problem over the South this season. Plenty of cotton with very few to do the picking. The situation is caused by too much money being spent on relief workers, who could easily be in the fields earning their bread instead of waiting for a handout. Same Old Story Each year at this time the question of deferred pledging takes the limelight. And each year the majority of the members of the Interfraternity Council shake their heads and vow that something should be done about the situation and let it go at that. Last fall, however, after a particularly bitter rushing season the agitation finally took form with action being started in the Council to install a system of deferred pledging. But a suitable method was not presented and the motion was voted down by the Council. This year the movement has assumed a more organized form and on the face of it should succeed—if it is ever to do so. Of course there will be strong opposition to any system which may be proposed, but there are also strong objections to the present system. At any rate it is hardly likely that any fraternity would be ruined by the short period required to give deferred pledging a trial. As the situation now stands it is all too obvious that it is inadequate to cope with the problem. According to a poll of the various fraternity presidents they are agreed that some change should be effected before next fall. But if they continue to follow the example set by their predecessors it will be just the same old story when the next rushing season begins. Traitor Al Smith showed his real colors last week when he signified his intention of taking the stump against his former friend and aide, President Roosevelt. Roosevelt and Smith were formerly the best of friends—that is when the President nominated Al for the Democratic nominee at three different Democratic Conventions. Smith was successful in receiving the party nomination in 1928 and Roosevelt, at Smith's request, ran for the governorship of New York. Smith figured that his endorsing Roosevelt should strengthen his chance of carrying that state. When the election came off Roosevelt carried New York, but Smith lost his own home state. Smith immediately became jealous of the President and the rift has never been closed. So when Smith turns on his party and on his friend he will be betraying those who helped him most. SHORT AND SWEET By A. Dope 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. WELL, well, well, here it isi only three days to our opening game which will consequently send us to* the Rose Bowl—my, my, how time does fly! ! ! All the well laid plans of men and mice are being visioned with the ultimate hope of having one big swell time in 'Gomery. I guess we will all get instilled with that good ole Auburn Spirit and catch the four-eighteen train and ride gaily over to the Big City and then hold forth in that key-to-the-city parade, and after visiting all the hotels and numerous beer joints—we'll finally find ourselves at the Auburn proving grounds (better known as The Sugar Bowl by those that always bet on Auburn) and watching our greatest team swamp Southern by a score of at least 40 to 0. This writer has seen money bets refused when the Auburn better gave 20 points on Southern. We have one of the best teams in the history of our institution— and I know if spirit will win all our games for us—we should be national champions by the end of our first game. We've got a fine team, a fine spirit and a fine everything, so how can we lose anything? ? ! ! * * * * That K. D. dance last week was certainly a highlight in this writer's life—those Kappa Delta's just have a good habit of doing well whatever they undertake to do—not a haint in the crowd. Only suggestion I have to make is to just rent the Rat football field next time for the sake of air-conditioning and room for smoking and thinking. * * * * Love Affairs That Linger On: Bobbie Powell vs Chestnutt Brown Molly vs Campus Corps Tyler Turner vs Tallahassee Highway Bill Milam vs Engineer Headquarters. * * * * For any information concerning how to undermine any prosperous love affair—see George Quinney, Captain Des Islets, or Bill Lee. * * * * Observations: That I forgot to mention the outstanding love affair of the season—that great love that exists between the Engineers and the Artillery. * * • * That Pat Plumlee has a new Non-graft automobile and he can do a neat "Squads Left." * * * * That Harry Grimes, budding Sigma Chi and God's gift to the ladies, has a new gal most every week—oh well, I guess variety is the spice of life. * * * * That Stvdie Edwards is "Tops". * * * * That maybe UNK will turn over the records in his nickel snatching nickelodion next week. * * * * That the book of the season is undoubtedly that masterpiece of Margaret Mitchell's, "Gone With the Wind". * * * * That Auburn's Glee Club will be the bestest of the best this year. The Club attained statewide attention last season and will far excel all previous performances this year. Our Club is already rated as one of the best in the South, and from what information I can gather, the members are trying for number one position this year. * * * * Rumor- has it that a good time was had by all at the social function held at Lake Condy last Saturday night—Mr. Brandt Woodward officiating. * * * * Which all reminds me of the following conversation that was overheard in a prominent lodge which ran as follows: College Boy: "Say, what's your hurry?" Second Idiot: "I've got a date with a chiffonier and I'm late". College Boy: "A chiffonier? Say, do you know what a chiffonier is? It's a classy dresser with drawers." S. I. "Well?" * * * * And so my gentle readers, let us eat, drink, «nd be merry—let joy be unrefined as we pass this way only once and never the twain shall meet. . . Adios , *> AUBURN FOOTPRINTS -:- Most girls have a skin they love to retouch.— Thomaston (Ga.) Times. Mae West, in I'm No Angel, climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong. A woman has two views of a secret. Either it's not worth keeping, or it's too good to keep. The stork is the bird with the big bill. A lot of good buys in Wall Street turned out to be farewells.—Kalends. The saying is that heaven will protect the working girl. We wanta know who will protect the fellow she is working? * * * * * * * * * He: "I like your form." She: "Must we go over all that again?" * * * * * * * * * Asking a modern girl for a kiss is like slipping into a speakeasy and asking for a glass of milk. > * * * . * * * * * * Contributor: "I have here an original joke which—" Editor: "My dear man, you don't look that old." * * * * * * * * * Merrily we roll along, Roll along, roll along, Merrily we roll along, Get up, here comes a cop. * * * * * * * * * In the parlor there were three, She, the parlor lamp, and he. Two's enough to have about, So the little lamp went out. * * * * * * * * * ODE TO AG BOTTOM The moon above looks below, The man below looks above. Her innocuous rays, His vapid" gaze, Vie in insipidity. * * * * * * * * * Handsome Young Professor of Romantic Languages: "Very good; but why do you use the intimate form of the verb in translating the sentence?" Attractive Coed: "Well . . . . I thought after last night " * * * * * * • * * Little Willie with a grin Drank most of Pappa's Gin. Mother said, when he was plastered, "Get to bed, you little love child." * * * * * * * * * Stude (translating from Latin): Caesar and his men made several sallies from the town. Second Stude: Tsk, tsk, and him a married man. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: "WHEREAS, the Tulane band has furnished music for the annual Auburn-Tulane football game during the last few years; and "WHEREAS, the Auburn band is extremely popular in New Orleans, their popularity being reflected in increased gate receipts; and "WHEREAS, the cost of sending the Auburn band to New Orleans is negligible as compared to their publicity value alone; and "WHEREAS, every effort is being made by the Tulane authorities and the Auburn Alumni Association of New Orleans to build up and add color to the Auburn-Tulane game: "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Auburn Alumni Association of New Orleans that the attention of the President of Auburn and the Chairman of the Athletic Committee is hereby called to the importance and necessity of the Auburn band accompanying the team to New Orleans and that they are earnestly requested to provide funds with which to finance the trip for the band." Sincerely, AUBURN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NEW ORLEANS. Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: There is one feature of school life at Auburn that has been admired by everyone who has been here in past years, yet little comment as to its value to the school has been made. That is the fraternalism that exists among the athletic bodies. So many of the larger schools of America have taken this business of getting athletes, too far. All element of school spirit is taken away from athletic teams when they are made up of non-cooperative, unfriendly athletes. They form personal grudges, neglect their studies thinking their athletic achievements will secure for them passing grades. As a whole they are poor mixers on the campus. This type of student is predominant in many Universities as the trend is toward the selection of athletes on their merits as athletes alone. Auburn's teams command the respect and admiration of every team they play. There is something more than athletic ability, and coaching behind their favorable records; those teams are made up of friendly buddies who cooperate in every respect. Quite often teams are ruined by individuals who had rather see the write-ups directed toward them rather than toward the team. Auburn players have adhered to wise words once spoken by Rockne, "It's not how youiook but how the team looks." The Tigers can attribute a great part of their success to the fact .that the players have established such an intimacy of relationship among themselves. On and off the athletic field, there is the same atmosphere of congeniality and fellowship. Rivalry for positions usually is the building of a true friendship, rather than a battle for glory, as it so often is. There are few institutions that have the cooperative spirit among athletes that Auburn has. Every individual realizes that he is just one component part of a machine that can not function unless every part is working in harmony with the other parts. The teams work together, and the players really enjoy the satisfaction of being able to help a teammate whenever possible. As a whole, Auburn's athletes are well-bred gentlemen who are striving for everything that they might gain through college associations. Yours truly, L. E. T. Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: I feel it my duty to say a few words about the behavior of the students at the mass meeting last Thursday night. It seems that some of the boys let their enthusiasm get the upper hand of their good judgment. There was considerable damage done to the seats in Langdon Hall. I am a firm believer in "getting the old Auburn Spirit" but I do not believe in letting it cause the destruction of property. It seems that some of our students think it appropriate to tear the arms from the seats and use" them to beat the backs of the seats. I hope that this applies to the Freshman only. It is hard to believe that an upper-classman, after being in Auburn a year or more, would do such a thing. It is my hope, and the hope of all true Auburn men, that this vandalism will come to a stop. N. ERNEST. Editor, The Auburn Plainsman, Dear Sir: There has been quite a bit of talk circulated about the campus concerning the band making the trip to New Orleans for the Tulane game. Last year the same thing came up for consideration and almost became an actuality, the only thing hindering being the key members of the band playing local engagements in dance orchestras. This seemed to the authorities as rather selfish, so this year the orchestra members playing in the band will not prevent the unit from making the trip should the chance arise. Already the New Orleans Auburn Alumni have written several letters and articles in the leading newspapers of the state asking that the band be sent down if at all possible. It is entirely possible if enough feeling can be created among the students to add to the voice of the alumni. Doubtless some of you are asking now, "What would be the point of the band making the trip?" It would add to the pep and spirit of the occasion while helping to build up the prestige of our great schopl. Of course there is the question of financing the trip, but this could be taken care of by each student contributing a small part of his contingent deposit. If, at a meeting of the student body, the students would vote fifty-cents each from their contingent deposits it would be quite sufficient to send the band to the Tulane game to lend support to those GREAT AUBURN TIGERS! AN ENTHUSIASTIC STUDENT. 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. MARTIN Luther is believed to be the only human ever to have a direct shot at the devil . . . and he missed, with an ink bottle. In a spot morp vital than a ninth inning with two out, and he pulled a wild pitch . . . thereby becoming the world's worse pitcher. * * * * But there are Auburn architects who claim Mona .Lisa as the world's worse pitcher . . . no curves to that pitcher at all. * * * * It is feared Dizzy Dean and Petty (of Esquire) are living centuries too late. * * * * How simple a thing is love. It riseth when a skirt is blown, a smile is thrown, or a friendship has grown. It endeth when the wind hath competitors; the smile has grown into fur coats and diamonds, and when the ice man no longer demands payment on the first of the month. * * * * Next time I write relating the color of a dress worn by a girl to a dance, and am later told I am blind as to true colors, I'm going to write the next time like this: . . . "And Wassername was there (with a dress on)". What a whale of a difference a few hyphens make. * * * * I have heard in this issue the orchestra which will play for the Soph Hop is to be named by the Social Committee. And if the orchestra named by the Committee doesn't stack up with the ballyhoo which will preceed it . . . . it will be named again, and by the students. * * * * But from all the scraggly and measly information I could worm out of the Committee, the orchestra will be the best to ever play at a Soph Hop. The dance situation at Auburn is improving yearly. * * * * From the sound of things the writer of "Cats and Canaries" was refused a date out at Society Hill. I would refer him to the old axiom whereby a man is not a man until he has been refused three dates at Society Hill, and can smoke cigarettes without getting dizzy. * * * • I have heard Sunday mornings in this town likened to a vegetable garden. . . . wherein one wakes, or rather comes to, with one's tongue looking like the inside of a bell pepper, tasting like red pepper; eyes the color of egg plants; legs the shape of squash, and as brittle as celery'; breath smelling like bugs on 'tater plants; and nerves like grasshoppers playing among string beans. * * * * Snooped: It's things like him you see when you lift old rocks, or pull up planks that have lain a long time. * * * * Never trust a man whose dog makes too many friends, or a woman who has two voices. One for conversation, and one for telephoning. * * * * Congratulations to the new Mayor. Were he to take the stitches out of me he has put in me I'd look like a suitcase unzipped. When he fined me seven-fifty on a traffic violation during his former term of office he was doubtlessly remembering the time I so thoughtlessly gave vent to shivers, shakes, and a croupy cough at 3 a. m. one blustery December morning. * * * * The veriest of congratulations, Doctor. * *, * * Chemists and pharmacists can mix very potent mixtures, but the filling station operator with the bootlegger can mix about the most potent compound yet conceived. Four gallons of gasolene and one gallon of whiskey can kill more people than a like number of gallons of some of our well known poisons. * * * * And speaking of poisons: Wholesale chemists make one form of rat poison. Smith and Wesson another. Both are very effective, but there seems to be more need for the latter than the former in this State. * * * * The curse of the Saturday morning class: She awoke more dead than dainty . . . with sunrise in her face and sunset in her mouth. * * * * Always before you marry a girl: See how she looks at 6:30 a. m. See how she looks in a bathing suit, and see how she looks at finance, food, and frillery. If she rolls her hose don't marry her. There is no sight so sorry. Troubles are like babies—they only grow by nursing.—Douglas Ferrold. One touch of scandal makes the whole world chin. The secret of repartee is repertoire. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 THE,. 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 P A G E T H R EE MANY PRESENT AT AG CLUB HELD IN COMER WEDNESDAY F. F. A. Book Exchange Explained To Members; Prof. Sewell Gives Short Talk One of the largest crowds in years, gathered in Comer Hall last Wednesday night for the first meeting of the A'g Club. Cigars were passed around, and everyone had a good time. After a brief welcome address by. the president, E. P. Thornhill, P. H. Smith was called upon to explain the purpose of the P. P. A. Cooperative Book Exchange to the Club. The program was then turned over to the vice president and chairman of the program committee, H. G. Pinks-ton. Professor Sewell, of the Animal Husbandry Department, was introduced and he gave a very interesting and valuable talk on "The Importance of the Ag Club". Professor Sewell pointed out that the advantages of association, cooperation, and practical knowledge made attending the Ag. Club worthwhole. "Freshmen should consider it an honor to be a member of the Ag. Club", said Professor Sewell. Next a short talk * on "What the Ag. Club has Meant to Me" was given by M. L. Ferguson. An introduction • of the freshmen, and a few jokes and wisecracks concluded the program. NEWLY finished room, individual beds. Two boys. Call 18-J. BALFOUR Fraternity Jeweler In Town! This Week at Thomas Hotel ENOCH B. BENSON Representative SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES Society Editor, MARION STANLEY, Phone 305 Regular Meeting Of U.D.C Held Tuesday The regular meeting of the U. D. C. was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. M. Ware. The meeting was opened with the ritual service given by the president, Mrs. R. B. Draughon. Mrs. J. V. Brown discussed the life of General Pelham. An historical sketch of Admiral Raphael Semmes, for whom the Auburn U. D. C. Chapter was named, was given by Mrs. B. B. Ross. Joint hostesses were Mesdames J. W. Randolph, J. T. Watt, Ida Rush, W. D. Caddell and Miss Kate McEl-haney. Refreshments were served during the social half-hour. PERSONAL AENTION Officers Are Elected At Meeting Of P. T. A. Mrs. Billy Mason was elected president of the Auburn Parent-Teaohers Association which held its first meeting of the year on Friday, September 18, at the Lee County High School. Mrs. J. T. High was installed as first vice president, MTS. L. M. Ware as second vice-president; Mrs. T. A. Sims as secretary, and Mrs. E. L. Rauber as treasurer. The association held a reception for the faculty after the business session. Mr. Lawrence Barnett directed a musical program. The next meeting will be on Friday, October 9, at the school auditorium. At this time Dr. R. L. Johns, on leave from A. P. I., will speak on the subject of "School Finance". There will also be a health round-up of children and blue ribbons will be presented to the students who merit them. Patronize Plainsmen advertisers. READ (Fife Itrmmgham £faroa and AGE-HERALD Either for 20c per week Daily and Sunday Delivered to your room Both for 32c per week Daily and Sunday Delivered to your room Howard Seidler, Rep. Phone 12-W George Hairston, Ira Grimes, and Vernie Holloway attended the Delta Sigma Phi rush banquet at Georgia Tech last, week-end. * * * Miss Elizabeth Henry, of Oneonta, spent last week-end in Auburn as the guest of Pearle Rudulph. * * * Ike Parker, graduate of 1933 and quarterback during Chet Wynne's re gime, has been named football coach at Tuskegee High School. Parker succeeds George Holcroft, who resigned two months ago. * * * Joe Bob Mitchell, former Auburn student, was here for a brief visit at the first of the week. At present, he is living in Norfolk, Virginia. * * * John Rush, a graduate of last year, spent a few days in Auburn. * * * Anna Morris spent last week-end at her home in Oakman, Alabama. *, * * Ed Prewett, head cheerleader for the year '34-'35, was here for the "A" Club dance Saturday night. * * * Doris and Margaret Shellnut spent last week-end at their home in Lafayette. * * * Billy Radney, former Auburn student, was in town last week-end. Billy is now in business for himself in Alexander City. * * * Among the former Auburn students who attended the "A" Club dance Saturday night were Rudy Martin, Mer-win, and Yank Friedman. * * * Mrs. Marcus Bryan and Mrs. W. M. Fleming, of Brundidge, are guests of Elizabeth Bryan. HARVEY C PITTS REAL ESTATE - RENTALS Desirable Lots—Foster Subdivision Small Down Payment ALL LINES INSURANCE — Agent For — TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE CO. EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. OF ALA. PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE Phone 375 711 Round Trip to Auburn-Birmingham Southern FOOTBALL GAME Leave on 4:18 P. M. Train Friday, Sept. 25th Return Limit Monday, Sept. 28 Western Railway of Alabama Literature Club Has Session Thursday The Literature Club, one of the five departments of Auburn Woman's Club, will meet Thursday afternoon, September 24, at three o'clock with Mrs. J. G. Kudierna in Cedar Crest. Mrs. John Ivey and Prof. J. A. Kirt-ley are in charge of the afternoon's program and will have as their torSc, "Greek Epie Poetry|\ Members of the Woman's Club interested in "World Literature—Greek and Roman" are invited to become active members of the Literature Club. Subjects to be discussed later will be: October—"Greek Drama" November—"Greek Lyric Poetry" January—"Greek Philosophy" February—"Latin Poetry" March—"Latin Letters" April—"Greek and Roman" Moralists." Elizabeth Wood Weds Mr. James DeVaughn A marriage of much interest to their many friends in Auburn is that of Miss Chalice Elizabeth Wood to Mr. James Everette DeVaughn. The marriage was quietly solemnized in Hayneville on December 14, 1935. Mrs. DeVaughn, formerly a student of Auburn, has taught several years in Elmore County, where she is widely popular. Mr. DeVaughn is an Auburn alumnus, having made a remarkable record and being a member of Kappa Delta Pi. The couple will make their home in Atlanta, Ga., where Mr. DeVaughn holds a position as Literature Director in the Atlanta School System. Former Auburn Co-ed Weds University Man Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Dade-ville announce the marriage of their daughter Phelia Stone to Mr. John Carnes Stephens. Mrs. Stephens attended Randolph-Macon at Lynchburg, Va., and graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Stephens graduated from the University of Alabama and took a post-graduate course at Stanford University at Palo Alto, Calif. The weddipg took place Thursday with the Rev. W. Williams, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Stephens is now connected with the Soil Erosion Project of Tallapoosa County. The couple will make their home in Dadeville. Davis-Sellers Marriage Takes Place Last Friday Lieut. Charles Edward Sellers, who graduated from Auburn in vocational agriculture with the 1932 class, was married to Miss Bernice Davis of Talladega last Friday. Mr. Sellers is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho, agricultural fraternity. Mrs. Sellers is a 1934 graduate of Alabama College and taught last year in Lynn High School. After a short wedding trip the newly-weds will make their home with Mr. Sellers' parents at Ramer. Woman's Club Holds First Business Meet The Auburn Woman's Chab held its first business meeting of the year on, Thursday, September 10, at the Methodist Church . Mrs. Walter Schreiber, chairman of the club, presided. The various committees for the year were appointed, and reports were given by Miss Annie Heard, treasurer, and Mrs. J. B. Hanson, scholarship chairman. The Woman's Club functions through five different departments with meetings arranged so that members can enter as many departments as they wish. Chairmen of the departments are: Mrs. Charles Edwards, Art; Mrs. W. D. Solomon, American Home; Mrs. Charles Floyd, Music; Mrs. George Sargent, Garden; and Miss Mary Martin, Literature. Chi Omega Plans Dance For Pledges Saturday The members of Chi Omega Sorority will entertain their pledges with a dance on Saturday night at the Recreation Hall. The dance will begin at nine o'clock, and the Auburn Knights will furnish the music for the occasion. During the evening the pledges will be honored with a lead-out. There will also be a Chi Omega membership leadr.out and three no-breaks. Pi Kappa Phi Is Host At Weiner Roast Tuesday The members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity were hosts to their pledges and dates at a weiner roast Tuesday night. Following the weiner roast, there was an informal radio dance at the chapter house. The affair was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Taylor. Among the out-of-town guests were Lucille Spangler, Austin Martin, and Lynwood Poole, of Montgomery. FOR SALE—Pedigreed Yellow Persian Kittens. Phone 82-J, 118 N. Gay St. * . Roster of Auburn Football Team Auburn Students Find Church Magazine Good Subscriptions to "the Baptist Student" are being bought by many students, as emphasis is placed on the campaign for selling the magazine this week. "The Baptist Student" is a monthly publication that contains news and pictures from campuses all over the South, as well as inspiring rnessages by leaders. Nor does the magazine lack jokes! Subscription rates are seventy-five cents for nine issues. The number of students taking the magazine is mounting fast, and at least fifty subscribers are expected by the end of the week. A Freshman Reception, in the form of a Political Party sponsored by the B. S. U., was held at the Baptist Church last Thursday night. Those attending enjoyed playing donkeys or elephants and m a k i n g political speeches in behalf of themselves. State Convention Report Given At Garden Club The Auburn Garden Club met last Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Mr. E. W. McElwee, who was speaker for the afternoon, used as his subject, "Planting Rented Homes". A report of the State Convention of Federated Garden Clubs, which was held in Eufaula last spring, was given by Mrs. L. M. Sahag, who was Auburn's delegate to this convention along with Mrs. George Sargent, chairman of the Garden Club. The meeting was open to all members of the Auburn Woman's Club. Yr. on Centers Tm. Wt. Ht. Age W. Gilbert (C)* 3 200 6-1 22 Lester Antley* 2 190 6 21 Milton Bagby 2 170 5-10 20 Malvern Morgan 1 175 5-11 20 Guards F. Gantt (Alt.-C)* 3 175 5-8 24 Ralph Sivell* 2 185 5-7 22 Fred Gillam* 3 180 5-8 24 Sam McCroskey* 3 188 5-9 23 Wesley Loflin* 3 192 5-10 22 Everette Smith 1 175 5-9 22 Malcolm Crowder 1 175 5-9 22 Tackles Herbert Roton* 3 188 5-11 23 Bo Russell 1 195 5-11 20 George Wolff 1 198 6-1 21 Hugh Rodgers* 3 200 6 22 Fred Holman* 2 190 6 22 Garth Thorpe 1 195 5-11 19 Bill Nichols 1 195 6 20 Vernon Burns 2 195 6-1 22 Ends Joel Eaves* 3 177 6-3 22 Rex McKissick* 2 175, 5-9 21 Oscar Burford 1 178 5-11 21 Hamp Williams* 3 172 6 23 Milton Howell 1 178 5-10 20 Frank Hamm 2 180 6 21 Quarterbacks Joe Stewart* 3 180 5-11 21 Sid Scarborough* 3 158 5-9 21 John Davis 2 150 5-9 20 Morris Cook 1 160 5-10 24 Marion Walker 1 165 5-8 19 Osmo Smith 1 165 5-8 22 Halfbacks Billy Hitchcock* 2 158 6 20 Speck Kelly 1 160 5-9 20 Marion Walker 1 165 5-8 19 Tommie Edwards 1 160 6-2 19 Bobbie Blake 3 162 5-11 21 Francis Riddle 1 155 5-9 21 Jimmie Fenton* 2 162 5-10 20 John Tipper* 3 170 5-8 22 Ralph O'Gwynne 1 158 5-8 20 Bill Mims 1 168 5-9 21 Bill Ellis 1 155 5-8 20 James Karam* 3 167 5-9 23 Bob Coleman 3 160 5-8 29 Fullbacks Wilton Kilgore* 3 175 6 22 Dutch Heath 2 163 5-9 21 Floyd McElroy 2 185 5-9 23 Pelham Sitz 1 175 5-9 21 Kermit Weaver 1 185 6 22 George Gerakitis 1 185 5-10 21 •Denotes letter winner in 1935 Home Fairfield, Ala Eloree, S. C. Birmingham, Ala. Lanett, Ala. Lavonia, Ga. Chipley, Ga. Chattanooga, Tenn. Birmingham, Ala. Athens, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Ensley, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. St. Louis, Mo. Langdale, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Aiken, S. C. Sylacauga, Ala. Frisco City, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Equality, Ala. Marion, Ala. Andalusia, Ala. Bessemer, Ala. Florence, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Birmingham, Ala. Phenix City, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Chattanooga, Tenn. Union Springs, Ala. Tarrant City, Ala. Dothan, Ala. Montgomery, Ala: Auburn, Ala. Talladega, Ala. Lakeland, Fla. Carbon Hill, Ala. Selma, Ala. Haynesville, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Lake Village, Ark. Tuscumbia Wadley, Ala. • Birmingham, Ala. West Blocton, Ala. Attalla, Ala. Cullman, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Prep School Darlington, Ga. Eloree Woodlawn Lanett Ga. M. Col. Monroe A. & M. Chattanooga Woodlawn Ga. M. Col. Riverside Ensley Lanier Woodlawn Ga. M. Col. Langdale Dothan Aiken Sylacauga Frisco City Tech Hi Wetumpka Perry Co. H. S. Andalusia Hueytown Florence Greenville Tech Hi Ramsey Ga. M. Col. Dothan Chattanooga Staunton M. A. Jeffcohi Dothan Lanier Lee Co. Hi Talladega Lakeland Carbon Hill Selma Haynesville Tech Hi St. Bernard Tuscumbia Wadley Phillips West Blocton Attalla Cullman Boys Hi CONVOCATION FOR WOMEN ON LAST WEDNESDAY IS SUCCESS Several Women Officers Make Welcoming Speeches And Give Outline Of Organizations To New Students; Miss Zoe Dobbs And Dr. Duncan Are Guest Speakers For The Occasion A large number of co-eds attended the first convocation of the year called by the Auburn Women Student's Government Association Wednesday morning, Sept. 16 in Broun Auditorium. The first convocation was scheduled for Sept. 9, but because of a conflict, the meeting had to be postponed. The meeting was opened with a prayer and devotional. The W. S. G. A. president, Albena Pierce, made a short speech, announcing the purpose of the meeting. Mrs. L. N. Duncan and Miss Zoe Dobbs were guest speakers, each welcoming the new students to Auburn.' The W. S. G. A. officers were introduced to the aggregation of students. The officers are: Albena Pierce, president; Virginia Holcombe, vice president; Virgie Gunn, treasurer; Doris White, secretary; Doris Northrop, house president of Smith Hall; and Helen Tigner, town representative. A freshman representative to the council will be elected in the fall. The president of Cardinal Key, Gretchen Talley, was introduced and she, in turn, explained that Cardinal Key promoted leadership and high scholarship among the women students and that it was the sister organization of Blue Key. Nettie Murphy, president of Sphinx, was introduced and she explained that members of that society were selected on the basis of leadership, scholastic ability, and personality. The students were reminded that an increase in girl activity was being stressed this year. The organization has planned several outings for the year. Tea will be served in an informal manner to women students and their friends in Smith Hall every Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 until 5:30 o'clock, beginning Oct. 7 and lasting through May 12. It was explained that this is the first year that rat caps have been provided for freshman girls. They were asked to wear the caps to convocations and mass meetings, but added that it was optional as to whether they wore them at other times or not. The regular council meeting will be held next Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. ROBERT L.BURKES The Original Real Estate and Insurance Man YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Phone 264 -:- Auburn, Ala. SEE US FOR YOUR COAL Brilliant Egg Brilliant Stoker Boothton Furnace NONE BETTER AH Mined In Alabama WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AUBURN ICE & COAL COMPANY Phone 118 TAILORING DISPLAY Wednesday and Thursday September 23 and 24 Stock Suits • • $17.50 Neckwear • 50c - $I.OO Also All New Fall Accessories G IBSON' MEN'S WEAR s Over-Night Service on Tennis Rackets We Challenge You to Read from Our Rental Library Margaret Mitchell's: Gone With The Wind Walter Edmunds: Drums Along The Mohawk Louise P. Huak: Whippowill House . J. B. Priestley: They Walk In The City Negley Farson: The Way Of A Transgresser Rebecca West: The Thinking Reed Ethel Bioleau: Clansmen Emilie Loring: Give Me One Summer Heiser: An American Doctor's Odyssey Link: Return To Religion Membership Fee $1, Refundable on withdrawal. Rates 3c per day or a weekly rate of 15c plus 3c for each day over the week. Note 1. A third copy of Gone With the Wind has been placed on our shelves for rental and an extra special copy to go on the shelves for rental to first come first served. Additional copies for sale. Note 2. To all planning to attend the Southern Game we wish to call your attention to the fact that the Banks of Auburn close at 2 o'clock. Make any financial arrangements Thursday or early Friday morning. BURTON'S BOOKSTORE COURTESY SERVICE P A G E F O UR 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 I N S T I TJU T E WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1936 DOG WITH RABIES * IDENTIFIED HERE; VACCINE REQUIRED (Continued from Page 1) any effect. A minimum fee has been fixed at 50 cents for the vaccination. According to Dr. Patterson, the local disturbance in the canine realm was a case of the furious type of rabies. When a dog is affected this way, he bites deeply near the head. Another typical rabie infection which is most dangerous because of its misleading symptoms is called dumb cases. When a dog has a dumb case, he may act perfectly normal around its owner except that the lower jaw drops. One would probably think that the dog had a bone in his throat. In such instances, never touch the dog before a diagnosis is made. Dogs usually go mad between 18 and 30 days after being infected. However, Dr. Patterson advises every one to confine their dogs for 90 days. Six persons in Auburn have been exposed to the virus or saliva of infected dogs; they are taking the antitoxin treatment. CONCLUDING LIST OF FRAT PLEDGES BY GROUPS GIVEN The F. F. A. Book Exchange saved Auburn students over $250 the first two weeks of this semester D. G. Morrow, general manager, has announced. The policy of the exchange is to divide the profits with its members. Any student may become a.member of the exchange by paying a small membership fee. A u b u r n ' s Exclusive A g e n t s For Whitman's Chocolates BENSON'S Auburn Students—Try Our Royal Crown Cola TWICE AS MUCH - TWICE AS GOOD OOUBLY^w Here is a stimulating, richer, tastier Cola that completely refreshes you, picks you up and keeps you up. Each bottle has enough in it to fill two regular glasses! 12 OUNCES OYAL ROWN C D LA Product tt< Thursday THE LAST OF THE MOB-MEN WHO RULED BY TERROR . . . at death-grips with America's under-cover men of steel! 36 Hours to Kill" with BRIAN DON LEVY GLORIA STUART Friday A MARITAL LAUGH RIOT! J BARBARA » ( IN / •T1H HE BRIDE WALKS OUT with ROBERT YOUNG GENE RAYMOND Saturday MURDER OR COMPASSION? Did he violate his sacred Doctor's oath for a woman's love? "THE CRIME OF DR. FORBES" TIGER THEATRE (Continued from Page 1) Brewton; Shelby Taylor, Huntsville; Charles Haynesworth, Birmingham; John West, Louisville; Walter Ess-linger, Huntsville; Jimmy Slayghter, Athens; Homer Carlyse, Alex City; Darwin Dobbs, Alex City; Charles Cotten, Alex City; Broughton Mc- •Cord, Montgomery; Bill Hitchcock, Union Springs; Alius Smith, Union Springs; Henry Bailey, Euf aula; John Ham, Auburn; John McDermot, Birmingham; Otto Hodges, Birmingham; Marion Lanier, Birmingham. Sigma Chi Leo Bidez, Mobile; Ernest Rouse, Camden; Carl Woodall, Tallassee; Bud Wendling, Birmingham; David Walker, Mobile; Francis Newborn, Mobile; Hamp Williams, Andalusia; Mac Phillippi, Camden; Burt Knox, Birmingham; Larry Caruthers, Birmingham; Frank Cayce, Birmingham; Alvin Proctor, Andalusia; Eugene Scholze, Birmingham; John Hall, Cecil; James Quimby, Mobile; Hill Stel-zemuller, Birmingham; Carl Guy, Montgomery; Madison Rainwater, | Florence, S. C; Arthur Ousley, Mobile. Sigma Phi Epsilon Charles Gravely, Birmingham; J. H Johnson, Georgiana; George McCord, Goodwater; Frank Green, Fairfield; Dan Martin, Birmingham; Lowell Detamore, Birmingham; Franklin Wilkes, Dothan; Wiley Sharpe, Wilson Dam; Norman McMullen, Birmingham; Richard Watkins, Decatur; John Davis Brooks, Fairfield; Harold Cockrell, Fairfield; Jack Stevens, Beaumont, Texas; William Dasher, Moultrie, G&.; Carl Adamson, Birmingham; Bubber McWhorter, Greenville; Joe Dean, Moultrie, Ga.; Lem Edmondson, Montgomery. Theta Kappa Nu J. H. Livingston, Gadsden; Dykes James, Birmingham. Theta Upsilon Omega Beverly Hallis, Winfleld; Thomas Fennon, Thomasville, Ga.; Jack Martin, Gordo; Harold Jeffrey, Tower Peach Tree; Eugene Hamner, Gordo; Crawford Holmes, Goppa. Lambda Chi Alpha Bobby Jack Chapman, West Point, Ga.; Charles Chitty, Ft. Gaines, Ga.; Jean Batigne, Paris, France; Harvey Hogan, Athens, Ga.; Ed Smith, Atlanta, Ga.; Leon Picard, Birmingham; Mason Young, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Byron Jordan, Montgomery; Roy Fleming, Brundidge; David Manning, Huntsville; John Lowery, Bessemer; Robert Hurd, Bessemer; Byron Marsh, Bessemer; Wallace Owens, Phenix City; Doc Cooper, Opelika. Kappa Sigma Morris Popwell, Clanton; Forrester Smith, Autaugaville; M. K. Johnson, Montgomery; Carlton Montague, Moultrie, Ga.; John Falk, Chipley, Fla.; Jimmy Padgett, Pensacola, Fla Emery Solomon, Headland; Robert Ralston, Millbrook; W. H. Andrews, Thomasville; Jack Wood, Headland; Jack Simpson, Protland; Boiling Raw-lison, Millbrook; John Orr, Atlanta, Ga.; Sam Faire, Sylacauga; Bill Campbell, Decatur, Ga.; Albert Pinks-ton, Cottonwood; Fred Hepson, Sylacauga; C. A. Harris, Montgomery; Bill Ward, Tuscaloosa. Kappa Alpha Temple Seibel, Montgomery; Earl Calvin, Decatur; Fletcher Whatley, Auburn; Billie Goode, Gastonburg; Lucien 'Hix, Gastonburg; Marshall Hooper, Selma; Billie Wible, Pike Road; John Earle Atkinson, Auburn; James Samford, Tampa, Fla.; William Swift, Selma; Louie Crisman, Selma; Frazer Rolen, Montgomery; Thomas Nettles, Cuttle Springs; James Dow-ling, Tampa, Fla.; Charles McCoy, Barto, Fla.; Tom Farish, Camden; Ed Davis, Prattville; Horace Weis-singer, Selma; John Watkins, Selma; George Melton, Atmore; Stephen Dobb, Mobile. Injuries To Handicap High School Gridders With serious injuries to two first string players, Coach "Bully" Hitchcock has slowed practice down considerably for his Auburn high gridsters in preparation for the opening battle tomorrow night against Troy. Paul Duggar, veteran guard, is almost definitely out of the game at Troy with a sprained knee. Duggar's loss will severely handicap the local eleven as he is the most experienced player on the team. Abb Chrietzberg, rangy center, is in the injured class with a bad shoulder that may keep him out of the first game of the season. A regular last season, and a valuable reserve in 1934, Chrietzberg's loss would be keenly felt in the fore-wall. Coach Hitchcock will probably start Mitchell Wadkins and Charlie Ham at ends, Tom- Edwards and John Hudson at tackles, Ham Tippens and Bill Boyd at guards, and Chrietzberg at center. The backfield will have both weight and speed. Rabbit Howard, 190 pound husky, will do the kicking and passing and a good part of the running from left half, Allan Turner, who weighs 150 pounds, will hold down the full back post, Bob Smyer, the 140 pounder who won out over his kid brother, will play right half, and "Preacher" Preer, a good blocker, will call the signals. Auburn High will play two night games this season and perhaps a third will be added as the Memorial Stadium officials are planning on lighting the bowl. A fair season is expected of the locals, even though a green and inexperienced team will take the field Thursday night. The line will average 155 and the backfield will average 150. SWIFTS ARE BANDED AT AUBURN STATION Auburn Grad Presents Pistols To Roosevelt Hugh G. Grant, formerly a professor of journalism at Auburn recently presented President Roosevelt withi a pair of old Albanian duelling pistols. Grant, who is now U. S. Minister to Albania said he bought the pistols in Scutrai, Albania. Mr. Grant visited Auburn this summer while on vacation in the South. Coach Meagher Speaks Before Kiwanis Club Coach Jack Meagher made no prediction as to the outcome of Auburn's tough season ahead as .he spoke to the Montgomery Kiwanis Club at their annual football luncheon in the Jefferson Davis Hotel last Wednesday. "The going is bound to be tougher for the Tigers this season because they have been put on the spot", the popular mentor told the Kiwanians. Several of Auburn's opponents underrated them last season but this season Auburn starts out in the Rose Bowl. The coach lauded Wilbur Hutsell, director of physical training, who was also present and spoke briefly to the Kiwanis Club. During his speech Coach Meagher mentioned Johnny Paterson as one of last year's lettermen he would miss this season. Prowler Enters Local Home Sunday Morning The home of Mrs. H. M. Ellis, 342 South Gay was entered Sunday morning by some unknown prowler who evidently was in search of food. The burglars we're heard about 12:30 a. m. Sunday around on the back porch. Mrs. Ellis heard the ice box door open and close, but she thought that it was some of the roomers making ice water. Mrs. Ellis turned on the light and the prowlers made their escape through the front door. Nothing was taken from the house. Herbert Benson Now Officer In 3-C Camp Lieutenant Herbert D. Benson, '36, has been appointed Junior Officer of Camp SP-11, a Civilian Conservation unit at Lakeview, Georgia. While at Auburn, Lt. Benson was an active participant in several forms of athletics. One of his duties at the camp will be that of baseball coach. In addition to his other camp duties, he has been designated by the Educational Department as Instructor in Typing, Bookkeeping, and Accounting. FOUND—Ladies Blue Purse contain-taining pencil and change. Owner may have same by calling at The Plainsman office and paying for this ad. (Continued from Page 1) are studying these birds in an attempt to learn some of the native habits of the chimney sweeps and also to ascertain the winter home of these interesting and unusual birds. They are also interesting to study because of the huge number present in each flock and the ease with which they may be caught or trapped. The research being carried on at Auburn is particularly interesting since this is the Southern-most trapping station in the United States carrying on similar work. The aluminum bands used in this project are small and consist of two parts; there is a number on the outside and on the inside of the band there is the following inscription, "Notify Biological Survey, Washington, D. C." In this manner all data pertaining to the catch may be obtained very readily. Such information aids in determining the distances traveled by the birds, the locations visited, the winter quarters, the rate of travel, and other beneficial and interesting data. The common American species of bird is called chimney swift (sometimes incorrectly called chimney swallow) from its habit of nesting and roosting in disused chimneys. The bird is allied to hummingbirds and goatsuckers but superficially much resembles the swallow, having very long, narrow wings, weak feet, and a short bill with a wide gape. They spend most of their time on wing, and probably never light during the day-time. They usually cling to some vertical surface when they do alight. They are beneficial since they feed on insects, particularly mosquitoes, taken on the wing. Their nests are cemented together with saliva and in TO-DAY LIONEL BARRYMORE —In— "Devil Doll" THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 ROBERT MONTGOMERY ROSALIND RUSSELL —In— "Trouble For Two" FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 The Show With 200 or 20 Positive Reasons Why You Should See It! WARREN WILLIAMS —In— "The Case of the Velvet Claw" COMING SUNDAY—MONDAY "San Francisco" OPELIKA A MARTIN THEATRE one genus consists almost wholly of dried saliva. They are found chiefly in the Eastern half of the U. S. and in Southern Canada. During the Fall the chimney swift migrates South, probably across the Gulf of Mexico and into South and Central America. —No one knows exactly! There are approximately two thousand workers actively engaged in trapping and banding birds in the United States and Mr. Peters occupies ninth place in banding the most birds. Mr. Peters hopes that he may be able to bring his total up to fifteen or twenty thousand within the next month, thus enabling him to occupy second or third place. Wittel Dormitory STEAM HEAT — LAVATORY IN EACH ROOM SHOWERS We Have Several Rooms Available. RATES $6.00 PER MONTH Announcement to the Public In view of the fact that a good many people in Auburn think that Tiger Motor Company is connected with Opelika Motor Company, we wish to rectify this by stating that we are not connected with Opelika Motor Company in any way, (other than good friends). We have a direct contract with Ford Motor Company, given us because of the large amount of Ford business secured here in Auburn, for which we are very thankful to you. 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