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THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN VOL. LXI Z-I Team Begins Work For Final Game On New Year's Conference Rule, Weather Delay Team In Working For Michigan Tilt AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 NUMBER 27 After a two week's rest since their 14 to 0 victory over Florida in the final game on their regular schedule for 1937, the Auburn Tigers jumped back into grid harness Monday in preparation for their Orange Bowl engagement with Michigan State in Miami on New Year's Day. The game with the Spartans of Coach Charlie Bachman will be the Tiger's second post-season affair in as many years. Last Jan. 1, the Plainsman squared off with Villanova in Havana in the feature attraction of the Cuban National Sports Festival, the game ending in a 7 to 7 tie. The Bengals received permission to play in the Orange BoWl last Saturday when the Southeastern Conference voted in their favor. However, severe weather has camped at the Plains the past \veek and not much work could \ have been done if permission to play in Miami had been obtained earlier than Saturday. Indications rifcw are that some of the drills will be staged indoors at the Alumni gymnasium because of inclement weather. In tackling Michigan State the Plainsmen will be tying up with one of the leading clubs in the Middle West and one of the finest in the country. It will be another tough assignment for Capt. Lester Antley and his mates, who have not met anything but mighty powerful opposition all this year. They are the country's ninth team in the percentage of games won and lost in the past five years, which in itself speaks for the Spartans, Auburn, who finished third in the Southeastern Conference stand ings this season, will appear in the Orange Bowl attraction with a fine record of five wins, three ties and two losses. This mark is the more remarkable when one takes into consideration the caliber of Auburn's foes this year. A 36-member squad reported for the initial practice Monday, with calisthenics, signal drill and dummy scrimmage being stressed. Practice in kicking field-goals was also stressed, with Jimmie Fen-ton, who kicked nine straight extra markers this year, doing most of the booting. The Bengals will practice all this week, then be off for Christmas and will report back to the Plains, Dec. 27. Only, end Rex McKissick and halfback Billy Hitchcock were hurt in the Florida affair, but they are now in good shape and will be ready to perform against the Spartans, having had two weeks rest since meeting the Gators. It is not likely that Coach Jack Meagher ^ill make any changes in Auburn's lineup and it is probable that the starting eleven a-gainst Florida will receive the opening call against Michigan State. The lineup in this case would have McKissick and What-ley at ends, Russell and Holman at tackles, Sivell and Howell at guards, Antley at center, Walker at quarterback, Hitchcock and Fenton at halfbacks and Heath at fullback. Many Players Are Eligible For Post Of Football Captain Many fine prospects are potential candidates for the post of football captain next year. Those eligible for this distinction are: Oscar Burford, Bo Russell, Vernon Burns, M|lton Bagby, Marion Walker, Osmo Smith, Ralph O'Gwynne, Pelham Sitz, and Speck Kelly. All of these are juniors, thus carrying out the tradition of having a senior to lead the team. Most of these men have already distinguished themselves both on and off the gridiron as leaders and will make the choice a hard one. On several occasions this past season Russell, Walker, and Smith have been pressed into service as captain when the reliable Antley was resting on the sidelines, thereby gaining for them an inside track. The decision of the letter-men will not be known, however, until after the Michigan State post season affair. First Cage Game Set For Tonight With Lanett Auburn's basketeers meet their first imported opposition of the year when they play Lanett at 8 o'clock tonight. Though the Tigers have had a relatively short time in which to practice, they have been showing up well in scrimmage and will be ready to go tonight. Injuries have put two stars out of the running, and the Orange Bowl game two more, but reserves have been working at these posts, and have been turning in fine performances. Red Childress, who started at center in most of the games last year, is lame with a bad knee, hurt in practice last week. A dislocated knee has also disabled Ray Gibson, sophomore guard who had earned the inside track for the guard post vacated by Joel Eaves. Gibson's knee was badly wrenched, and he will be out of the lineup for several weeks. The call to football togs drafted Captain Rex McKissick and Malvern Morgan. These men compose the forward combination and their services will be missed. They will return to the lineup upon their return from Miami. The Tiger quintet will be somewhat disarranged tonight against Lanett, after losing four men who would have been starters probably, but when they return, Auburn should have an effective combination. Replacing Joel Eaves and Andy Curlee has been Coach Ralph Jor-don's big worry, but he seems to have solved the problem by putting Ernest Pappas at one post and Ray Gibson at the other. Tommie Edwards and Red Childress are battling for the center position and the choice will be a hard one for Coach Jordon to make. Right in behind Morgan and McKissick at their forward posts is Crawford Holmes, who played fine ball as a reserve last year and earned his letter. Coach Jordon says that none of the positions are sewed up and a new starter may be discovered in practice any day. Outstanding among the reserves: Leonard Be-lin, Orville Ginter, Cecil Wallace, David Rogers, and Charlie O' Reilly, guards; Tom Karge, center; Bruce Renfroe, Bob Dickinson, J. P. Streetman and Bill Dudley, forwards. Orange Bowl Game Tickets Go On Sale Here Tomorrow It was announced this morning by the Athletic Department that tickets for the Orange Bowl game to be played in Miami on New Year's Day would go on sale here tomorrow, Thursday. The sale will continue in Auburn until Dec. 28. The prices for the ducats are listed in three classes as follows: $3.30; $2.75; and $1.50. These prices include government tax. No Decision Given In Drake Debate This Morning Debate Was Scheduled For Last Night But Was Put Off By Motor Trouble Debating before an audience of English and Public Speaking stus dents, the Auburn debate team of John and Edwin Godbold faced the Drake team of Sol Yarowsky and Sidney Levine on Tuesday morning. It was a non-decision debate. The contest originally scheduled to be held in Langdon Hall on Monday night was to be a decision debate, but the Drake debaters were delayed in Gainesville, Fla., by motor trouble and did not arrive in Auburn until early Tuesday morning. The Godbold brothers were equally effective as they were a-gainst the Dartmouth team, while the Drake team was as good as was expected. Auburn upheld the affirmative of the question, "Resolved: That the National Labor Relations Board be empowered to enforce arbitration of all industrial disputes," while Drake upheld the negative. The entire contest was debated with much more emphasis on economic issues than has been placed on them in past debates of the year on the same question. Because of the fact that the debate had to be finished in an hour or less, constructive speeches were limited to eight minutes and each team had only rebuttal. There are no more debates eitrler intercollegiate or campus scheduled to be held before Christmas. Probably there will be several held soon after mid-term exams. Students Join In Singing Of Carols On Streets The melody of Christmas carols sung by a mixed . chorus of 40 College students on the streets of Auburn was heard Monday night by townspeople and students. Carrying lighted candles, the group composing the Friendship Circle of the Baptist Student Union gathered at 12 residences and boarding houses over the town where they had met at various times this fall. Directing the singers was John D. Brooks, Fairfield, and Max Rachman, Brooklyn, N. Y., played the accordian accompaniment. Davis Woolley, assistant Baptist Pastor, aided in arranging this activity by the students. NOTICE Because of the cost involved in heating the building, the Library will be closed from noon Dec. 18 through Jan. 1. Open Sunday, Jan. 2 from 2 to 5 p. m. Reserved books may be checked out Saturday morning, Dec. 18 to be returned by 2. p. m. Jan. 2. Exodus Of College Graduates Makes An Unfavorable Balance, Says Speaker By MARGARET C. ALLEN The exodus of college graduates each year to other sections o'f the country makes an unfavorable balance for the South said Brooks Hays of the Southern Policy Committee when he talked here this fall. Just to what extent Auburn alumni are adding to this egression was in some measure determined by a study of the graduates for the past five years of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Twenty-two percent of this group, perhaps mainly because of the remunerative offers made by the large eastern companies, have after graduation left the South. Although'it is deplorable that Alabama and the South should lose this number of capable young men, it is gratifying from Auburn's point of view that its graduates are being sought after each year by these important industries. The company which attracts more of Auburn's chemist than any other is the E. I. duPont Company with headquarters at Wilmington, Del. The Goodrich Tire Company of Akron, Ohio for the past five years has employed the next largest number of these graduates. Some 9 or 10 percent of these former students have elected to follow up their studies with graduate work at other institutions; the schools in the main have not been located in the South. Ohio State University or the University of Nebraska is the choice of many. Perhaps at these universities as is the case with the eastern companies former Auburn students have built a reputation and scholarships are more easily obtained. The remainder of this group of graduates for the past five years, which is approximately two-thirds of the whole, have found employment in the South. Of those who have located with southern companies only 33 percent have remained in Alabama. Since an Alabama State supported school has been responsible for their training it is unfortunate that a large representation are not staying to contribute their talents to Alabama enterprises. Greets Students TO ALL STUDENTS: The official holidays begin at noon on the 18th when you will be leaving Auburn to spend the holiday season with your family. We know it will be a genuine pleasure for them to have you and we want you to know we are grateful to you for your wholesome cooperation during this first semester. We shall be glad to welcome you back to Auburn for the resumption of your class work on the morning of January 3. In the meantime, we wish for you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Sincerely Yours, L. N. Duncan, Pres. Teaching. Consumer Is Discussed Kappa Delta Pi, honorary national Education Fraternity, held its regular meeting Monday night in Samford Hall at 7:00. The program for the theme of the evening was "Consumer Education." P. B. Gibson, chairman of the program committee, presided. Catherine Rogers spoke on the "Introduction of Mr. Consumer." She gave a description of the average consumer; his income, standard of living, and his education. Gregory Oakley discussed "Mr. Consumer and Modern Advertising." He warned againsft false claims in the average advertisement of today. "Protecting Mr. Consumer" was discussed by Elizabeth Dawson. Dr. Doake Campbell of Peabody says, in answer to the question on "How can we put Consumer Education in School" that "We can't put it in with machinery; we can't turn a few gadgets and expect it to happen. It must be a living experience of the individual—not a unit of subject matter. It will get in because of a need the same as music or any other subject." The next meeting of the organization will be the second Monday night in January. "Sarge" By L. E. FOSTER Sergeant Murphy has nearly completed his first year as lord protector of the Auburn stockroom. To most students, Sergeant's name is a new one. but the athletes of the school know him and know him well. He is the man who issues all uniform, repairs them and keeps all the athletic equipment in good shape. "Sarge", as he is amiably called by the athletes, replaced King Cole last year, and in the short time he has been here has won a place in the hearts of many students. His genial nature and his generosity have gained for him the admiration of all the players. He jokes with the men and scolds them when they disobey his orders, but he never fails to grant a player's request. He is the most popular stockroom keeper the athletic department has had in years. Sergeant Murphy has done a lot of work behind the scenes for Auburn, and deserves credit for his contribution to Auburn athletics. He formerly sprved in the United States Army, and it was there that he acquired his name "Sarge." He is a married man and has one daughter here in school. Four Are Inducted Info Honorary Society Barfield, Miller, Mclntyre, Tucker Are Honored By Phi Psi Group G. C. Barfield, Charles C. Miller, James L. Mclntyre, and J. B. Tucker were initiated into Phi Psi, honorary Textile Engineering Fraternity, Monday night. The initiation was held in the chapter room in the Textile Building. The initiation was conducted by the officers of the Lambda chapter, local unit of the organization. Geo. McCutcheon, Scottsboro, president of the Lambda chapter, was in charge of the initiation. Other officers who had integral parts in the induction are W. O. Boze-man, vice-president; Son Thomas, secretary; and Hugh Owen, treasurer. Phi Psi has been established here for only a few years, but the chapter has made rapid progress, and all textile men who have made a good showing in their course are offered a bid to the organization, the president reported. The fraternity was established at Philadelphia College of Textile Engineering on March 18, 1903, to promote good fellowship, social intercourse, mutual advancement of members, and the art of textile manufacture. Though the fraternity is relatively young, it has spread over the states, practically all colleges having courses in textile engineering. It is the largest textile fraternity in the world. Barfield is a junior and is from Columbus, Ga. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. Miller, a senior from Gadsden, is a member of Theta Chi fraternity. Mclntyre is a junior from Guntersville and is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. Tucker, a senior from Talladega, is a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. These three newly initiated men were tapped for membership in November. Grant Elected New Alumni Secretary Porter Grant, football end coach at Kentucky since 1934, was named today as Auburn alumni secretary to take office immediately. Grant's appointment was announced by Dr. L. N. Duncan, Auburn president, and Maurice I. Bloch, of Selma, alumni president. A Dothan native, Grant was graduated from Auburn in 1933 after starring three years as a Plainsman end. He coached here in 1933, then followed Coach Chet Wynne to Kentucky in 1934. He was outstanding scholastically and ranked among the best Southeastern Conference outfielders in baseball. Formal announcement of Grant's appointment did not say whether he would assist Coach Jack Meagher in football coaching duties, but unofficial campus reports said he likely would. Frat Grid Teams Play Last Games In Tournament With at least one game yet to be played, the Alpha Gamma Rho's are leading in the Interfra-ternity Council football playoff tournament by virtue of their 6 to 0 victory over Lambda Chi Alpha last Sunday on Drake Field. This was the first defeat of the present season for the Lambda Chi's and also their first time to be scored on this year. The West Mag boys waded through a tough nine-game schedule with a record of no ties and no losses and were evidently playing the once-defeated Ag Hill boys to a bitter, scoreless tie Sunday afternoon when late in the second half Alpha Gam Frank Turner completed a long pass to O. D. Gissendane who was well behind the Lambda Chi's goal line. Outstanding players for the Alpha Gam's were Gissendaner and Turner. Lambda Chi's star men were "Goat" Hurd, John Lowery, and Jace Greene. Wednesday afternoon the warring teams will meet again at the girl's gym for the second game of the series. It is expected that the winner of the tournament will play the University of Alabama winner as last year when Auburn's KA played the Alabama PiKA's at the University. Whether the game will be played here or in Tuscaloosa has not yet been decided; however, it is expected that the game will be played in Auburn. Students Witness DuPont Exhibit By LAURENS PIERCE Students who witnessed the demonstration put on last week by the du Pont representative at the golf course soon got used to the following routine: First came the shout of "Fire," then a short pause, a deafening explosion, and a rather unexpected cry of "Look up." The demonstration was put on by W. B. Alford, who visited Auburn on a tour of the southeastern states to give exhibitions of ditch blasting. The demonstration took place on the lower end of the golf course, where, Mr. Alford said, the wet ground would serve to show the use of dynamite in swampy regions best suited for its purposes. The line for the course of the ditch was laid off, and then half sticks of dynamite were stuck into the ground at intervals of one foot and about 15 inches deep. The first of the sticks contained a fulminate cap and an electric wire to carry the firing current. After the line had been completed and the cap connected to the wire of the detonating box, the Crowd of spectators was moved back to a safe distance and the blasting was ready to begin. The first try was only partially successful; the blast had not carried the full length of the line and only about 30 feet of ditch was opened. Exhibit Of Prof. Staples' Water Color Paintings Is Shown On Campus BY MARTHA KEITH On exhibit now in the library of the Architecture and Allied Arts building at the college are 20 large water color studies, and 14 smaller ones, which are the work of Prof. R. H. Staples. The subjects of the pictures are mainly taken from locations in or around Auburn and scenes along the shore in Maine during stormy seasons. Prof. Staples has proved that there is interest even in such commonplace things as alleys and Negro shanties. The public, in visiting the gallery, has shown preference for a picture "Back of Colliers," a study of the alley entrance to a local shoe repair shop. Other studies such as "Trailer- Shack," "Red Oak and Barn," ..Saturday," "Mule and Wagon," 'Midday Exercise," and "Railroad Yard" help prove the artist's ability to see life so vivid and alive in its barest form. The most popular numbers have been "Myrtle", a colorful painting of an unusually large myrtle tree on Magnolia Avenue, "Incoming Tide", a scene of the stormy tide in a Maine fog; and "Trailer- Shack", the thesis work of the painter. "Trailer-Shack" is an excellent example of Prof. Staple's talent in the use of water colors to give light and dark contrast. The smaller water colors were done while Prof. Staples was waiting for large ones to dry. While they do not display as attractively on exhibit as the larger ones, they would be just as beautiful in a home. Prof. Staples explains that water colors should only be glued on one side to prevent bulging in damp atmosphere. He is placing heavy celluloid coverings over the pictures now to preserve them. The water colors will be sent to several other places to be placed on exhibition after being shown in Auburn. Singing To be Held At Seven-Thirty This Evening Choirs Of All Churches To Appear On Christmas Program In Hall By PETE SNYDER Tonight at seven-thirty all a-vailable space in Langdon Hall will be filled when students and townspeople alike will unite to bring to Auburn its first pre- Christmas Community Sing. Under the able and experienced supervision of Mr. Lawrence Bar-nett, director of the Auburn Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra, and with the aid and cooperation furnished by local church-choir leaders and their respective choirs, the school will be treated for the first time to a real Yule Season singing session. Credit for the task of contacting and assembling the choirs of the various churches goes to towns-woman Mrs. Herman Jones. Student honor societies Blue Key, its sister organization, Cardinal Key, and the pastors of Auburn Churches have contributed invaluably both in time and effort to insure the complete success of the program. It is promised that the program will be entertaining but not too long. Christmas carols that will be sung by the audience will be led by Mr. Barnett who will also direct the Senior Community Choir. Mrs. R. D. Doner will direct the Junior Community Choir. Fraternity and non-fraternity boys are urged to attend the Sing in groups. All members of the choirs will meet at 7 p. m. in Langdon Hall. Any student may sing in the Senior Choir. The various student societies, along with pastors of the Churches, and their choir directors join in extending to all students and townspeople an hearty invitation to attend this, Auburn's initial Christmas Community Sing. Following is the program of the evening's activities: Doxology Invocation — George Hairston; Scripture — Edwin Conde Godbold; Songs by audience — "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear"; Solo — "Silent Night," — Lem Edmunson. Spirit of Christmas — A Story —Mildred Glass; Song by audience — "Joy to the World;" Song — By Junior Choir; Song by audience — "O Ccme All Ye Faithful;" Christmas Greetings — Dr. L. N. Duncan; Benediction — David O. Cox. George Hairston, who has been chiefly in charge of most of the arrangements, stated that a freewill offering will be taken, going for the benefit of charity. Boxes will be placed at both doors of Langdon Hall so as to facilitate those who attend the Sing to leave a small amount of money either as they enter or as they leave the Hall. Hairston asked that all come with a little change in their pocket so as to be able to make the contribution. Mundhenk Will Go To Annapolis Robert Lee Mundhenk, sophomore student in aeronautical engineering at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute who has received an appointment to United States Naval Academy, has made an outstanding scholarship record at Auburn. His average in all subjects for the first semester of his freshman year was 96.96 and 97.08 for the two semesters, respectively. His mid-semester average for the year is 95.11. The appointment was made by Senator Dixie Bibb Graves following a competitive examination in which Mr. Mundhenk ranked first. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Mundhenk of Auburn. Since he will not report to the Naval Academy until June, 1938, Mr. Mundhenk will continue his studies at Auburn for the current College year. Are you men or mice? PAGE TWO THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 The Auburn Plainsman One Last Reminder The Gentleman On The Outside . . Published Semi-Weekly By The Students Of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama Business and editorial offices at Lee County Bulletin building on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. Editors may be reached after office hours by calling 159 or 363, business manager 175. J. It. Buntin Editor - R. H. Workman - Managing Editor C. M. Pruet - Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editors: Edwin Godbold, L. E. Foster. News Editor: J. H. Wheeler. Sports Editor: Bill Troup. Society Editor: Frances Wilson. Feature Editor: Joan Metzger. Cartoonist: Wilbur Bagby. Special Writers: Jack Steppe, John Godbold, Franklyn Ward, Huey Ford. Reporters: Pete Snyder, Mitchell Wadkins, Ed Smith, John B. Thomas, Charlie Burns, Frank Wilson, James Bacon, Fred Henning, Carnes Winn, Laurens Pierce, Milton Giles, Kenneth MacGregor, Francis Bagby, Nancye Thompson, Doris White, Ruby Helen Stokes, Elizabeth Perry. BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Managers: Sam Teague, Alvin Vogtle. Advertising Manager: Charlie Grisham. Assistant Advertising Managers: William Carrol, Julian Myrick. Advertising Assistants: Bob Berney, Bob Armstrong. Circulation Manager: Arthur Steele. Circulation Assistants: Claude Hayden, Tom Cheatham, William Rotenberry. Represented for national advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc. Member of Associated Collegiate Press. Distributor of Collegiate Digest. Merry Christmas! We know Christmas is coming. And we know that we are glad of it. We also know that we are tired of going to school just the same as all you students. But more than that, we are losing that vim, vigor, and vitality that is supposed to be an integral characteristic of everyone who is connected with the Fourth Estate. Anyway, we are poooking out, too. Hence, we render great ovation to the announcement of the Yule Tide holidays. So the Plainsman, all its many departments, department heads, and every constituent, including the spider who has built a web under the editor's desk, wish to every one of you a Merry Christmas. May all your holiday food (it may be different from the usual boarding house glop), all your eggnog, fruitcakes (human or inhuman) , -all your silly little games and reunions, etc, i. e. afford you the maximum of pleasure, without troubling your conscience. We also hope that you will not worry or let your family worry you about the maybe not too good grades which were sent home at mid-semester. Do not worry about the final exams which are to immediately follow the holidays. We hope that you have a nice trip home. This last is especially directed to the hitch-hikers. We just wish you everything good! Now we have wished everything off on you that we have except this six-page issue. It's our gift to you ! ! ! You may have already paid your subscription and all that and maybe you 'don't even want it, but just the same we give it to you in the right spirit. That is, we no further want any part of it. The only thing we have left to be peeved about is that the School won't follow our example. Just think, the thing they hold up on the platter for us are the exams just as soon as we get back from the holidays. Isn't it a pity? Still they have one thing left, a bit which they will be willing to relinquish. That thing is a great big slice of that fine old Auburn Spirit. It ought to help one to enjoy the holiday festivities a great deal. Anyway, it's yours for the taking. The annual Cake Race put on by Omri-cron Delta Kappa provides the students with an interesting event and the freshmen with a chance to prove their prowness as track men. This is the last issue of the Plainsman before Christmas; hence, it is our last chance to remind you to prepare your material for the literary contest before your return. It should be remembered that the contest closes at the end of this semester. The material should be gotten in now within a very short while. It is common knowledge that the time after the holidays up until- the end of the semester is usually packed full or more aspirations than work. That is, we usually have more to do than is hardly possible to do, and though we do have hopes of reeling off a mass of material, it is often the case that a great deal goes undone. About the only thing left to do is to do as much of this as is possible during the holidays. Then too, one may well expect to have quiet enough times some time in the duration of the Yule Tide holidays to really get to one's self and do some real concentrating on creative work. That is what it takes to get off writing. That is the chance that you will have, so the thing to do is get busy and use the time and chance to an advantage. Stay Out Of War! Citizens read with apprehension the news that Japanese bombers sank the A-merican gunboat Panay and three commercial steamers. Repeated "unfortunate incidents" for which only "apologies" are offered bring the Sino-Japanese conflict closer and closer to our doorstep. Just how long we, and other nations, can maintain our forgiving attitude cannot be predicted. However, it is easily ascertained that the present crisis very much resembles the crisis which ended with the sinking of the Lusitania and America's entrance in the World War. Japan is taking the same course that Germany took in sinking the ships of non-combattants. Thus far there has not been "an appalling loss of the lives of neutrals, but, eventually if present tactics are continued, some ship will sink and carry with it enough Americans to arouse the nation. Public opinion brought on the last war and will bring on another if it is not curbed. There are ways we can stay out of the Far Eastern conflict—one is to end the war and the other is to curb public opinion. It is rather a striking statement to say end the war, but surely that can be done if the major nations of the world are inter- . ested in seeing such folly cease. Japan is a small country whose limited resources have already been taxed by the war she has been waging. She depends on the outside world for support like a small boy on his parents. Why don't the other nations send Japan to bed without supper for her > unwonted attack on China? A boycott entered into by the major nations would soon bring the war to an end. Authorities predict that Japan could not last six months in war without outside help. The alternative of curbing public opinion is rather a far-fetched one as it is the natural thing for Americans to be in an uproar. However, there are several points to be considered when one sets out to control a natural trait, especially that of shouting for blood. First, the people must realize that a warring nation does not play by the rules of the game (if we may speak of war as a game). With that in mind the government should continue its policy of evacuating all Americans from the war zone. We can hardly expect the Japanese to be overly careful when they are set to take China by hook or crook. Lastly, the newspapers and citizens must cooperate to spread a propaganda for peace rather than for war. No force is so great in forming public opinion as the newspapers. Yet, they persist in lending their support to the propaganda of war. Scare heads about the Japanese crisis certainly boost circulation figures, but a war involving America would, in its turn, eliminate a number of subscribers. The press must cooperate if any curb is placed on the unrestraint of public thought. Of the two methods whereby America may stay out of the war, the one to end the war is the better since the sooner any war is halted in its midst, the sooner nations will have some control over the greatest menace to our civilization. In any event, one of these plans or any other that might prove successful should be put in action to keep these great United States out of the slaughter pen. MOST HUGO HUNGRY* Sixteen Ems BY SPACER OUTER Brushing back the cob-webs that were accumulated over the week-end we bring you our Jottings About The Joocks The boys from the other side of the tracks, namely the S. A. Es, always do things on a big scale, even dances. They did very well with their mass importation of tomatoes from other parts. The black belt babes took the dance without a doubt. However, some of the other sections were well represented. Somebody brought us Joy from B'ham and Lily was always our favorite flower. It w.as also rumored that the Phis had it Saturday night but we bet they had it all he week-end. They were well represented when the roll was called half way to Opelika of a Sunday morning. The high spot in humor about the joocks is the little drama enacted between Billy Hitchcock and a visiting tomato. He was dancing with the said tomato when she said she didn't get his name. He told her his monicker and then she chirped, "Oh, I know you. You go to the University, don't you?" Monetary Musing Girls who are old enough to come to college are old enough to wear silk hose. Especially on'a cold day. It's disheartening to go to a tea party and find that there is no tea. Especially if you are a day late. Girls can learn all about torch holding from the statue of Liberty. Some boys are breaking up with their girls, others are trying to borrow money. Dean Petrie says, "Don't pick hydrangas when they are on the edge of a cliff." It's refreshing to run into your old girl and find out that you still like her. We wonder what became of that fine old Auburn character, Joe Purvis. People who misappropriate graft are about as low as the critter who swiped our hotel towel. The professor says, "You may think I'm a .liar, but I'll prove it." Professors who can't come and send someone in their place shouldn't object to students doing the same thing. ' Girls who dig too oft for gold will soon find that man's love grows cold. Then there was the lad in Alumni Hall who couldn't sleep a wink all night because the shade was up. Explanation: The shade was in Smith Hall. One dark night a student called for his honey and nectar. Uncensored Trash And so Chris begins to fill her chest with hope as she fills her hope chest. T. Hague is her man of the hour. Sitz was under the impression that "Love Will Find a Way" was playing at the theatre in Ag Hollow the other night. Some of the BSOCs are losing their power. They can't even get a date when they call at nine o'clock. Talk About The Town by JACK STEPPE Once more we keep up our record of having our predictions turn out one hundred percent wrong. While we were busy writing that Hal Kemp would play for the mid-terms Ye Eds had the real news carefully stowed away in their pockets—but at any rate we are consistent if nothing else. The selection of Will Osborne isn't a bad one. After several years eclipse he is once more getting into the top flight list of bands due mostly to his moaning trombone style of music. It will be remembered that Osborne is the lad who had the crooning feud with Rudy Vallee back about seven or eight years ago. Osborne faded with the style of crooning and after a year or two on the hamburger circuit he is once more getting back into the big time. He puts on a pretty fair show and should make the set of dances interesting, if only because of his unusual type of music. Auburn goes to the Orange Bowl and thereby gains considerable publicity throughout the country, which is more than welcome. The Phillip Morris program of Saturday night gave a brief bit of fanfare for the game with a better than fair rendition of Auburn's victory song, and Michigan State's Alma Mater. Ted Husing is booked to broadcast the game and thus all we stay-at-homes will at least get a radio-side seat for what promises to be one of the toughest games Auburn has had all season. And while we are at it we might pass on to the social committee the idea which arose out of an impromptu (but aren't they all?) bull session the other night. That is the idea of having at least one of the set of dances billed as a program dance. The idea isn't new but still one well worth considering. We know the females don't like them but why not give the long suffering male a break for just this once. The usual procedure is for the poor fish to hock his allowance for the next three months to bring his true love to the dances and then he spends seven-eights of the time chasing over the floor trying to get in two steps with the light of his life while a few dozen odd stags do the blocking on him. It would at least be an interesting change from the struggles that usually exist at the dances and would also encourage some of the confirmed stags to part with a few of their hard-hoarded shekels and take a date for a change. And comes Friday and the stooges of this great institution start wending their way home for two weeks official loafing, with nary a thought to worry them but that maybe somebody has been beating their time back home while they have been studiously getting the rough edges smoothed off in that process known as education and that getting back to school means naught but facing the inquisition of final exams. We should accustom the mind to keep the best company by introducing it only to the best books. —Sydney Smith. Merry Xmas and a not too sober New Year. News and Views BY L. E. FOSTER "As long as war is regarded as wicked it will always have its fascinations. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular."—Oscar Wilde. Wilde's is one of the thousands of theories of stopping war, but like the rest, it will never be put into practice. War seems an inevitable happening that the world can not evade. We talk of peace—we dream of peace, but both come to naught. SPORTS NEWS — It is gratifying to see men from our state so consistently appearing on Ail-American selections. This year it's Leroy Monsky, a Montgomery boy who has been fighting his heart out for the Crimson Tide. Monsky's being selected is a glowing tribute to him as individual and to Alabama football. SATIRE — We should imagine that some presidential candidate could add strength to his platform by promising that he would not fish more than six times a year. President Roosevelt's fame as a fisherman is nearly as great as his fame as a president. NEWS ALABAMA — Senator John Bank- • head probably went beyond his bounds last Tuesday when he said that "Secretary Wallace doesn't know anything about cotton." Most of us agree with Bankhead that Wallace doesn't know or doesn't care to do anything about the cotton situation, but Senator Bankhead's denouncement of the cabinet member before the entire Senate was no doubt a little strong. This year's estimated surplus of 25 million bales will wreck cotton prices next year, and if next year's crop is unlimited as was the case in '37, cotton prices will hit the lowest ebb we have seen. We admire Senator Bankhead for his fight in the interest of the Southern farmers. OFF THE RECORDS — What a contrast there is between Charles Lindberg and so many of the world's notables. The "lone bird* slipped back into the native country so quietly that not even his most intimate friends knew about his coming. How many people of Lindberg's fame can we think of that are so sincerely modest? Few of the world's so called who's who men ever run from the press, in fact, the greater portion of them run after it. Modesty is a cherished distinction that few of us posess in this day and age. NEWS LOCAL — Our social committee reached in among the topnotchers to get Will Osborne for the mid-term dances. Osborne's personality and unique slide trombone style have won him a place right at the top in musical circles, and the social committee gets our compliments for securing him. It was interesting to watch the reaction of students from different sections of the country when the light blanket of snow descended last week. The Florida boys went absolutely wild . . . the Northern boys cursed each snow flake. The Northern boys say they come south to get away from that sort of thing. The Florida boys say the snow was just a thrown in surprise. Well, no matter where your home, snow in Alabama is something different, in fact rare, and it added some diversification to our college life. (Did you get snow balled?) Some two or three days hence the lovliest village of the plains will be a deserted village. The Christmas spirit has gotten gander our skins, and few of us will linger after our last class professor says "that's all." Migration is perhaps the fitting word to describe student departure this weekend. Toomer's Corner will be filled with students and trains and buses packed . . . with beaming homebound students eager to see parents, sweethearts, and to enjoy the festive holiday season. Christmas is a welcomed break in the school year, and we all take advantage of it. We of the Plainsman wish you joyous vacation filled to the brim with all the pleasantry that this great season affords. NEWS UNIQUE — The best fish story of the week is one published in one of the Boston papers. The story is about a certain trawler, "The Winchester," that landed 290,000 pounds of fish in one short cruise. When the word fish is involved in a story, we begin to question the veracity of the statements, but this one is true . . . that is, if we can believe he state inspector who did he actual weighing at the Boston fishing pier. He says that this is the largest catch of the year. We certainly can not tell him that we've caught more on a single jaunt. "Westwood School for Girls" is no more. Rivals can no longer call the University of California at Los Angeles by that name because the two to one ratio of women to men has disappeared. This year 3509 coeds and 3579 men are registered. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15,1937 THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE SPORTS BILL TROUP, Editor CONTRIBUTORS L. E. Foster Roy Powell Gus Pearson J. B. Thomas Auburn Men Placed On Mythical Team Three Auburn football players were placed on the University of Florida's mythical all-opponent team last Friday. The honored Plainsmen were Ralph Sivell, guard, the unanimous choice of the Gators and the Captain of the mythical team; Bo Russell, right tackle; and Lester Antley, center. The team was composed of- Ka-vanaugh, L. S. U., right end; Russell, Auburn, right tackle; Sivell, Auburn, right guard; Antley, Auburn, center; Tinsley, Georgia, left guard; Catto, L. S. U., left tackle; Jordon, Georgia Tech, quarterback Meads, Maryland, half back, Hart-man, Georgia, half back; Willis, Clemson, fullback. Football Is Not An Athletic Game By JOHN B. THOMAS If somebody told you that football was not a form of athletics you would scoff at such an idea. Should you be informed that neither baseball nor basketball games are athletic contests you probably would refuse to believe such preposterous statements. However, taken literally, they are true. "Athletics" comes from the Greek words ath let 'iks, which mean "to contend for a prize." Thus the term applied to every form of exercise is incorrectly used. It is actually restricted to those sports of the track and field which take the form of personal contests. Running, hurdling, putting the shot, discuss, throwing hammer, throwing, and the pole vault were the earliest forms of athletics. Now, in addition to football, baseball, and basketball such affairs as rowing, tennis, polo, lacrosse, and hockey are included in the term. The only recent football game in this vicinity which could be truly called an "athletic" combat was the Auburn-Tennessee fray. Here the players were contending for a cup offered by Blue Key Varsity Guard Merry Xmas T. I. Jockisch Merry Christmas FLYNT'S & WELSTED i This poor old grad, in his freshman daze, Adopted studious thoughts and ways, ; He crammed his Turret Top with fact, I But never learned how one should act. i \ I, m s simple arithmetic that the more cars General Motors sells the greater this organization grows. And the solid fact back of that growth is this: General Motors cars must continually offer more in terms of extra value to win those sales. It is only because General Motors is great that it can maintain the research and improvement program responsible for such modern betterments as the Turret Top, the Unisteel Body, No Draft Ventilation, Knee-Action and advanced Hydraulic Brakes. GENERAL MOTORS MEANS GOOD MEASURE CHEVROLET • PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE • BUICK • LA SALLE • CADILLAC dUWSN NOTICE Admission to the basketball game tonight will be coupon number 12 for students and 40 cents for townspeople. The initial game of the season for the Auburn squad will be played against the Lanett Athletic Club. The game will begin at 7:30 p. m. to the outstanding player of the day. After the game the cup was presented to Jimmy Fehton, Auburn backfield ace, the most outstanding man on the field and the winner of the factor which made an ordinary football game into an "athletic" combat. Sports Chatter By BILL TROUP Untroubled sleep— wKextyoutoiow your possession* are insured Harvey C. Pitts COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE PHONE 375 Alabama, L. S. U. and Tennessee have been outstanding in the number of games won and lost in the Southeastern Conference since its beginning in 1933 . . . Here is the standing, with the percentages, of the seven schools with an average of .500 or better: Alabama, .931; L. S. U., .884; Tennessee, .643; Tulane, .634; Vanderbilt, .592; Auburn, .571; Georgia, .500 . . . William Vernon Piatt, who succeeds Clint Frank as Yale's gridiron captain, is the Elis' star defense man in hockey . . . Of the 104 who have been awarded crosscountry letters at Wisconsin since 1905, 103 are alive . . . The 104th was killed in an automobile accident . . . Joe Louis received $40,000 for the four shorts he made in Hollywood . . . Jim Benton, star end of the Arkansas eleven, this fall caught 44 forward passes for total gain of 702 yards and seven touchdowns . . . Alvaro Georgetti, the bike rider, eats raw liver to keep up his stamina during a race . . .This year's Washington Red skins' line averages 213 pounds . . . They defeated the Chicago Bears last Sunday for the National Professional league championship, 28 to 21 . . . Walter Hagan, Jr., will be a candidate for Notre Dame's golf team next spring . Michigan State's football teams under Charles Bachman have won thirty-two games, lost eleven and tied four . . . Wisconsin's football game with U. C. L. A. next fall at Los Angeles will mark the first time a Badger eleven has appeared in the far west . n . Jack Dempsey is negotiating for a theatre in the fifties .on Broadway, which he plans to turn into a night club .,. . Man o' War weighs 1,375 pounds, 300 more than when he was unbeatable on the turf . . . Edward Vines, brother of Ellsworth, the professional tennis player, is. a freshman at L. S. U. this year . . Don Budge, world tennis singles champion, claims to have grown seven inches between his 18th and 19th birthdays . . . Prices for this year's Rose Bowl game tickets will be $3.50, $4.50 and $5.50, high est in the history of the enter' prise . . . Alabama leads the country in the percentage of games won and lost in football for the past five Varsity Forward J. R. Moore Jeweler & Optometrist All Makes of Watches Silverware And Diamonds A Practical Gift—A New Pair of Glasses Dr. Starling Johnson Opelika Phone 120-J Here, at their delightful best, are the finest chocolates in America. We get Whitman's direct —and our " " J ? ?* decorated packages is something you >hould see NOW I The celebrated Sampler ; ; : *1.50 to $7.50 The Fairhill . ; . ; : : : ! 50c to $5.00 The Glo-Wyn (famous bridge box), $1.50 & $3.00 Other assortments at 25c up BENSON'S Graves, Duncan, Foster Interviewed About Auburn-Alabama Game "Y" Groups Hold Social; Glee Club Renders Selections The "Y" social of the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. was held Monday evening at 8:00 p. m. in Student Hall. An unusually large number of members and guests attended the two hour entertain ment. A surprise feature of the evening was the appearance of a part of the Glee Club who sang several favorite Christmas carols. By CHARLES J. BURNS More than ten years have passed since the University of Alabama and Auburn met on the athletic field in a major encounter. Every year since the unfortunate death of a spectator led the schools to discontinue athletic relations there have been rumors that they would resume gridiron contests. But in the face of it all they remain the only two state schools in the nation who do not meet every season in athletic events. Governor Bibb Graves stated in a recent interview, "As a citizen, former member of the first Alabama football team and alumnus of the University; as Governor, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alabama and Auburn; as an American citizen and sportsman, I am intensely anxious to resume the athletic relations between the two state-supported institutions. I' have sought the information and I believe that Alabama is the only state in the Union where two state supported institutions "black list" each other and will play with other reputable institutions except the other state supported institution." When the governor's statement was presented to President L. N. Duncan of Auburn, he said that he had no statement to make but if i the two colleges could arrange years, with ah average of .930 . . . Minnesota, Pitt, L. S. U., Holy Cross, Western Reserves, Duke, Princeton, Michigan State, and Fordham follow in the order named . . . Clint Frank is regared as a greater basketball player than football half back, but Yale athletic officials will not permit him to compete on.the court . . . It is believed that the rumors going about the Auburn campus that our football schedule for 1938 will include Fordham and St. Mary's are without foundation . . . It is reported that Auburn will play practically the same schedule as this year's . . . Ralph Sivell, Auburn guard, has been placed on the draft list of the Brooklyn Dodger's professional football team . . . This department ended up the forecasting season with a fairly good record: 123 victories, 38 defeats and 16 ties . . . Be Sure And Come In And See For Yourself The Many Wonderful Values We Have To Offer Give Lingerie — Crepe and Satin Pajamas — Gowns, dance sets — Slips, etc. Leather Purses — "Tuck-tite" etc. New colors and Materials Linin hankies — white and colored 25c and 75c. Quaker hoisery, two, three and four thread 89c and $1.00. Laung-ing Pajamas $4.95 to $10.75. Flowers for her dress and coat, new, different. Dresses for street and evening, 1-4 off. For those holiday festivities an individual Coiffure by our experienced beauty operators. Fhone For Appointment The Ladies Shop Mrs. Geo. Kirby, Mgr. Opelika Phone 464 peaceful ways of playing he was definitely in favor of resuming the athletic relations between the two schools. President Richard C. Foster, of the University, had no statement to make when the governor's statement was first presented to him, but he later wrote a letter which set forth, "I feel that I should make no statement on the question which you have presented until it is brought officially before the University authorities for consideration. I am sure that, upon reflection, you will agree with this conclusion. Your Auburn team of this year has proved itself a fine team. Congratulations on it." Road traffic in Britain kills 10,000 animals daily. Merry CHRISTMAS Wigginton Furniture Co. C. O. Pearson, Prop. The Capitol Diner ' Greets You Mitcham Avenue Phone 127 — Auburn, Alabama RAILW, XPRESS AGENCY " ^ p ' I N C . - ^NATION-WIDE RAIL-AIR SERVICEI PAGE FOUR THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 Theta Upsilon Initiates Three New Members Theta Upsilon, home economics honor society entertained at a buffet supper at the Peachtree House, Thursday evening, Dec. 9, at six o'clock in honor of their new members, Josephine Story Pethia Burns, and Mattie Joe Barber. % Miss Mary Helen Whatley, president of the sorority, presided at the supper. The rooms were made attractive with Yule Tide decorations, Christ mas greenery, and lighted red tapers added to the charm of the dining room. Immediately following the buffet supper the Theta Upsilon initiation service was held. Sandwiches Coffee When in Opelika visit our Sanitary Fountain Rothenburg Drug Company Opelika, Ala. Train, Bus Rates Are Released Train and bus schedules are stated herein for the benefit of students traveling home for the holidays. Trains for Atlanta and the east leave at 4:53 a. m., 9:21 a. m., 11:- 44 a. m., 4:18 p. m., and 9:03 p. m. A special train from Birmingham to Montgomery will be added for the convenience of students returning to Auburn from North Alabama on Jan. 2 after the holidays. The "special" will leave Birmingham at 3:00 p. m. on January 2 and will arrive in Montgomery at 5:15 p. m. thus facilitating connections with the train which leaves Montgomery at 6:20 p. m. and arrives in Auburn at 7:55 p. m. Special rates will not be in effect for the "special" train from Birmingham or for any other trains during the holiday season. Busses for Atlanta, Columbus, and points east leave at 8:08 a. m., 2:30 p. m., and 8:30 p. m. Busses for Montgomery, Birmingham and Mobile and points west will leave at 8:00 a. m., 11:57 a. m. and 6:07 p. m. An increase of bus rates went into effect today, but slightly lower rates may be obtained bV buying round-trip tickets. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year GIVE HIM A USEFUL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS HEARN'S Opelika, Ala. City of Auburn Will Hold Annual Christmas Party The annual Community Christmas Tfree for the City of Auburn will be held at 7 p. «i., December 22, in Langdon Hall. The following program will be presented: Invocation, the Rev. W. B. Lee; scripture story of Christmas, the Rev. S. B. Hay; Christmas carols, Girl Scouts; Christmas playlet, "Santa Claus in Trouble", Brownie Scouts; Jingle Bells, audience. The master of ceremonies of the evening will be Prof. F. E. Guyton. Mrs. Robert Partin will have charge of decorations. At the close of the program Santa will arrive in happy spirit to distribute sweets to the little fellows and listen to their Christmas wishes. The Community Chest fund sets aside a small sum for this annual event. Fraternities having toys left over after Christmas parties have been requested to bring the toys to City Hall. Those in charge of the annual Christmas tree will appreciate any donations from fraternities for the needy children. Seven Delegates Will Leave For Methodist Convention Seven Auburn delegates will attend the first National Methodist Student Conference to be held in St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 28 to 31. Students from colleges all over the United States will take part, according to an announcement by student pastor F. S. Mosley today. i Auburn delegates are Camilla Newberry, Chancellor, Ala., Martha Joe Herndon, York, Ala., R. M. Prather, Jr., Autaugaville, Ala., R. S. Andrews, Selma, Ala., M. L. Crawford, Marion, Ala., R. I? | Mayo, Polkville, Miss., and F. S. i Mosley, Auburn, Ala. Foreign Students Furnish Interesting Addition To Regular B S U Program SEASONS GREETINGS! 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"There is no Baptist Church on the Atlantic side where I live," said Herbert L. Phillips, of Balboa, Canal Zone, "so I go to the Union Church." Mr. Phillips is the son of a doctor in the employ of the United States Public Health Service who formerly lived in Auburn. He is a junior in chemical engineering at Auburn. Prof. Y. A. Elizondo, a native of Mexico, told of his experience in learning the English language as a small school boy in San Antonio, Texas. "You Americans made it hard for me to learn it," said Prof. Elizondo. "You laughed at my mistakes." Naturally timid, he said the laughs made him reticent and handicaped his usage of the language. When asked about his children's use of English, Prof; Elizondo said: "We speak Spanish altogether at home. We want the child^n to know both English and Spanish, but since English is the more difficult language, we encourage them in the writing of it at all times." An amusing incident he related for the crowd was that he ate an undue amount of ham and eggs over a long period of time, because he did not know the words to express clearly the names of the foods he wanted. Prof. L. M. Sahag, an American born in Persia, told of his introduction to American peoples and customs through a Presbyterian Mission School in Persia. He spoke briefly of European harvest festivals that correspond with our Thanksgiving Day, and of similar Mohammedan observances in Persia. "But those holidays are religious in form, and are always celebrated through church attendance" Prof. Sahag, declared. "In America we often forget the worshipful significance by turning them into gala holidays." He added that in connection with practically all celebrations of the nature of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the people of Persia go to their cemeteries to do homage to their dead. Buy DAVIS TIRES Now and Save! 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The mailing list includes all Home Economists in teaching, general and vocational Home Economics Extension Service, Farm Security and Home Economics Business. The Bulletin contains greetings from the national officers and state presidents, reports of district conventions, vocational news, National 4-H News, and convention reports of national importance to Home Economists. "Suggestions for Christmas," written by Miss Dana Gatchell, head of the School of Economics; "A. H. E. A. National Convention" by Mrs. Rubye Brooks; "Special Adult School" by Ruth Duncan, recent Auburn Graduate, and "The Outlook for A Farm Family in 1938" by Miss Nell Pickens, A. P. I. Extension Service, are some of the interesting articles found in the bulletin. The theme of the association for the year is "Consumer Education," and an interesting article on the theme by Dr. Doake Campbell of Peabody College, Nashville, is also included. Special recognition is paid Kirt-ley Brown, publications editor of A. P. I. for his work in helping the editor with the bulletin. The next issue will be published in March. Margaret Odum of Birmingham was the weekend guest of Zola Motley. Delta Sigs Honor Founder's Day The Kappa chapter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity celebrated Founder's Day Friday evening, December 10, with a formal banquet at the chapter house. The fraternity colors, Nile green and white, and the fraternity flower, the white carnation, were used in decoration. George Hairston, president, introduced the guests; President and Mrs. L. N. Duncan, Professor and Mrs. R. B. Draughon, Miss Zoe Dobbs, Professor J. M. Robinson, Professor J. C. Grimes and Professor W. E. Sewell.- The Historian related the progress of the chapter made in the last year. Mrs. J. F. Mullikin, House Mother, was hostess for this annual function, which celebrates the founding of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at College of the City of New York in' 1899. Maude Clark, graduate of A. P. 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She later received her S. Degree in education at the Jniversity of Tampa and is a mem er of the faculty of Theodore Roosevelt School. Mr. Crocker also was born in Alabama. He was graduated from Jasper, Ala., High School and from Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. He is associated with the United Life Insurance Company in Tampa. Mr. and Mrs. Crocker are residing at 2807 Estrella Street.—Tampa Sunday Tribune. THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES FRANCES WILSON, EDITOR Wild's Grocery Formerly C. A. Jones Cramton Bowl To Be Enlarged Soon A bid for more Auburn games in Montgomery is seen in the move by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to enlarge Cram-ton Bowl. If the project should be completed, Cramton Bowl will become the largest athletic stadium in Alabama and rank among the largest in the South. As it is conviently located in the State's capitol, many of the major football games could be played in the bowl. The plans provide for the addition of 18,000 concrete seats and 4,00 temporary seats, increasing the seating capacity from 11,000 to 33,000. The new concrete seats would be within the 20-yard line of the present field. The change will not abolish baseball in spring and summer. However, there are some changes to be made in the field. The trustees of Cramton Bowl When In Opelika VISIT THE Central Pharmacy A REXALL STORE •^H v N*SA/L' 7m ^^SI^fel^ci^iT .^J Howard's t * It/flU^^ J5L *«jafe^^jj^MH ln/M|i^L22e»HjESp^^ 5c & 10c Store We wish you a very Merry Christmas TIGER CAFE So Refreshing L. with good things to eat Ice-cold Coca-Cola from your own refrigerator is a natural partner of good things to eat. Try it with buttered and salted popcorn. It's easy to get a few bottles or a case (24 bottles) from your dealer. SB-150-86 Opelika Bottling Co. Phone 70 Former Miss Auburn And Bob Blake Are Wed In B'ham The Rev. Sam Hay, of Auburn, wag the officiating minister at 5:30 p. m. Saturday at the marriage of Miss Jane Slack, daughter of Mrs. J. R. Slack, and Robert Franklin Blake, which took place at the home of the bride in Norwood. Miss Verna McMasters, violinist, played the wedding march and accompanied. Mr. Charles Williams, aunt of the bride, from Okolona, Miss., who sang several numbers. Kitty Thompson, of Leeds, and Aline Williams, of Okolona, cousins of the bride, lighted the tapers on the altar. Miss Sarah Goode, of Gaston-bury, Ala., was maid of honor. Given in marriage by her brother, Jack C. Slack, the bride was lovely. James Fenton, of Lakeland, Fla., attended the bridegroom as best man. A reception followed the ceremony. After a bridal trip to New Orleans the couple will be at home in Auburn. Mrs. James M. Bowman was hostess Friday at a luncheon party which she gave at the Molton to compliment Miss Jane Slack, bride elect. The party included the hon-oree, and Mrs. J. R. Monroe, Jr., Miss Margaret Bowman, Miss Sara Goode, of Gastonbury, Ala., and the hostess. Mrs. Slack entertained the Blake —Slack bridal part? at the after-rehearsal party Friday evening, restricting the guests to members of the wedding party and members of the family. A goby is a carnivorous shore fish on nearly all temperate and tropical coasts. have appointed a committee of five prominent business men to represent them in all connections with the ambitious project. All of Montgomery's clubs and organizations have been asked to appoint committees to help in the financial plans. An approximate sum of over $100,000 will have to be available. Mayor Gunter has announced that WPA aid will be sought if the public appears favorably to the project. FROM WEBB'S Pitts Hotel $UST/7v Hudson's Grocerys and Meats coootw FROM THE AUBURN GRILLE Ellen Griffin — Elmer Kelley Were Married Saturday The marriage of Miss Ellen Griffin, daughter of Mrs. James Patrick Griffin, of Carollton, to Elmer Houston Kelley, of Camden and Evergreen, was solemnized at 4 p. m. Saturday at the home of the bride, with the Rev. J. Renfroe Curry, pastor of the Baptist church pronouncing the vows. A background was provided by smilax, ferns and palms. White cathedral tapers lighted in candelabra added to the beauty of the improvised altar. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Gardner Fitzpatrick, of Aliceville, as matron of honor. Following the matron of honor came Carolyn Doughty, of Reform, junior bridesmaid. The ringbearer, Bobby Blissett, is a cousin of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony, Mrs. Griffin, mother of the bride, entertained at a small reception. Just after the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip to Ms-bile and New Orleans and on their return will go to Camden, where they will make their home. Out-of-town guests for the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kelley, Miss Gladys Kelley, of Evergreen; Mr. and Mrs. Vernard P. Smith, of Belleville; Miss Olive Kelley, of Montgomery; Wilbur Kelley, of Auburn; D. Park Griffin of Hamilton. The amount of blood in the body is advanced as the key to how we get used to changing seasons. The body's blood content increases in the summer and decreases in the winter. By tuning in on electrically stimulated brain waves, science is able today to study the manner in which a sick brain will respond to the new insulin shock treatment. Repairing carpets in Britain's houses of Parliament is a full-time job for one woman. An average of 400 yards of carpet must be replaced every year. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers Russell Makes PiKA All-American Team Notification has just been received that "Bo" Russell was chosen as one of the tackles onwthe All IIKA Fraternity team. The team is picked each year by a committee composed of Dillion Graham, Assoiciated Press Sports Writer; Ees Goates, Sports Editor of the Salt Lake City Desert News; and Harvey T. Newell, Jr., of Jackson, Miss. Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern was selected as head coach and Wesley Fesler of Harvard as line coach. The squad this year includes 32 men from 77 undergraduate chapters all over the U. S. Among those on this years' squad are: Arthur "Pete" Smith, University of Oklahoma, Ail-American end and captain of this year's team; Arthur Franks, Jr., of Navy, as second string quarterback who was initiated into IIKA when an undergraduate at the University of Illinois; Lafferty, Davidson, quarterback; and Charles "Pinky" Rohm, L. S. U, fullback. Honorable mention was received by Riddle of Birmingham-Southern, Towns of Georgia, Ramsey of Florida, and Barbre of Georgia. If we had a dog, we would go hunting, if we had a gun. Duke University SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DURHAM, N. C. Four terms of eleven weeks are given each year. These may be taken consecutively (graduation in three and one-quarter years) or three terms may be taken each year (graduation in four years). The entrance requirements are intelligence, character and at least two years of college work, including the subjects specified for Grade A medical schools. Catalogues and application forms may be obtained from the Dean. We Wish All Of The S t u d e n t s And Townspeople of Auburn a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year TOOMER S Gifts For Men At HAGEDORNS Arrow Shirts, Phoenix Hosiery, Regal Neckwear, R o y al Dressing Robes Pioneer Suspender and Belts. Men's Pajamas, in Cotton or Silk. Men's Leather Jackets, Luggage etc. HAGEDORN'S GIFT SHOP Opelika, Alabama Pi Kappa Alpha To Entertain With Christmas Party The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will entertain with its annual Christmas party this Wednesday night immediately following the Christmas singing in Langdon Hall. This party is given each year by the fraternity at which time many alumni, professors, and visitors join with the brothers, the pledges and their dates in an old fashioned Christmas party. Plans have been made for several forms of entertainment including a letter from the freshmen to Santa Claus and distribution of presents by Santa Claus to all those present. Dr. Walston Makes Speech Radio Station W. S. F. A. Dr. Rosa Lee Walston, academic adviser of women of Auburn, has filled several speaking engagements during the past week. Dr. Walston spoke to the combined women's clubs of Georgi-ana and Chapman last Thursday. At this time the annual reciprocity day program was given. Last Saturday she addressed the Limestone County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs at Athens; on Monday she was the principal speaker before the Federated Women's Clubs at Russellville, and Tuesday Dr. Walston appeared on the State U. D. C. program. This last speech was broadcast over station W. S. F. A. in Montgomery. Send the Plainsman Home PAGE FIVE Baptist Students To Have Christmas Party A Christmas party, sponsored by the Baptist Student Union, will be given at the First Baptist Church, Thursday night at seven-thirty. Those attending are requested to bring a toy suitable for small children. The toys will be distributed to the needy children of the district. According to Jack Finlay, B. S. U. Social Chairman, the party will feature several new games and stunts. He promises an interesting time to all those who attend. All young people of Auburn, whether Baptist or not, are cordially invited to attend. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers Ck^m^ChA. We wish our friends and patrons a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. MANNING'S We Wish You The Best Of Seasons Greetings Reed's Billiard Parlor Phones 193-294 '/%•'?«(< SANITONED" Well does Santa know how effectively Sanitone cleans fur and heavy woolens. Imbedded soil, grease spots and sugar soils are all gently removed by the patented Sanitone method. Be sure you look your best on Christmas Day. • I l l BEST WISHES ( I I I M i l l ( I l l S U tl IDEAL LAUNDRY PAGE SIX THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 Again we resort to the use of some of these silly fillers. If we were you we wouldn't have to work on the paper. Isn't this the have ever read? best paper you Tally Ho! the papers' just about to come out. MAY THE REAL JOYS OF CHRISTMAS BE YOURS The Personnel Burton's Book Store AT THE OPELIKA COMING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 \mm%mmmm A DOUBI.E-SOCKO ROMANTIC SHOW1 COMING MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 SPECIAL XMAS SHOW SUN. & MON. DEC. 26-27 A MARTIN THEATER Twenty-five Dollars Given By A. S. C. E. In Contest Two prizes totaling $25 for the best paper on an engineering subject written by a member of the Auburn student chapter of the American Society of the Civil Engineers has been awarded to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute by the Alabama Section of the A. S. C. E. Dr. John J. Wilmore, engineering school dean, Tuesday received notification from W. G. McConnel, Birmingham, secretary of the Alabama Section, who forwarded a check for the prizes to the College. Mr. McConnel's communication stated that the award would be made for the two best papers on engineering subjects prepared during the present year by the student members of the chapter. First prize will be $15 and the second prize $10. Faculty members of the engineering school at Auburn will judge the papers. Sara Bishop Is Notified Of Success In Cheese Contest Sara Bishop of Lincoln, a senior of the local high school, has been notified that she won a National Cheese Institute contest which was opened to high school students in the United States. The object of the contest was 10 write seven dinner menus using cheese as" the main dish. The re-ceipes used in the preparation had to be included with the menus. Greetings From Collier's Shoe Shop Presbyterian Church To Give Christmas Music Program Announcement has been made that the Presbyterian Church will present a program of music Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. The collection taken at the meeting will go to ministerial relief. The program which has been arranged follows: Conrad Staytor, vocal; Dennis Newton, vocal; Miss Melba Stone, vocal; Sheldon Toomer, clarinet solo; Hilding Holmberg, vibraphone solo; and renditions by the regular choir and the junior community choir. Charlie Morgan, Track Star, Recovers From Operation Charlie Morgan, freshman track sensation of last year, is back in Auburn recovering from an appendicitis operation he underwent about ten days ago in Montgomery. Morgan was regarded as one of the finest freshman prospects in the nation last spring, and Coach Wilbur Hutsell is expecting big things from him this year. His operation will have healed by the beginning of the track season, and he will be ready to perform in his usual events, the high jump, the 110 high hurdles, and the 220 low hurdles. Charlie is from Bessemer and is taking electrical engineering. Send news to the paper. We need it in cases like this. WISHING YOU A Merry Xmas AUBURN CASH GROCERY Seasons Greetings We Wish You A Merry Christmas Kurtesy Sandwich Shop \ Crepe Soles Are Favorites For Best Sport Wear. Tans, Blacks, Greys $2.98 Up AGENCY FOR FORTUNE SHOES KOPLONS SHOES & REPAIRING Phone 479 Opelika Merry Xmas FROM Tiger Motor Co. ^m MERRY CHRISTMAS BUY YOURSELF A SUIT FOR CHRISTMAS LEE JAMES Opelika Next To First National Bank From Terrace Tea Room Begin The New Year With A New Set Of Firestone Tires - Gum Dipped Wishing You A Merry Christmas MEADOWS GARAGE May the Blessed Spirit of Christmas With All It's Happy Good Cheer, Come to Dwell With You and Yours Today And Remain Throughout The New Year B. C Pope HELEN H , jVINSON Here's More MickeJ R00NE1 Enjoyment ponty W00LLE1 Herbie Kay and Orchestra In A Swingful Musical World Events — Tiger News 'Oh Kay Rhythm' THURSDAY — FRIDAY TIGER SMITH'S The Friendly Place Wishes You A Merry Xmas No. ly Auburn, Ala 12—15—'37 BANK OF CHRISTMAS CHEER Pay To The Order Of EACH OF YOU A MERRY XMAS & THREE HUNDRED & 65 DAYS OF JOY Olin L. Hill BENSON'S
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OCR Transcript | THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN VOL. LXI Z-I Team Begins Work For Final Game On New Year's Conference Rule, Weather Delay Team In Working For Michigan Tilt AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 NUMBER 27 After a two week's rest since their 14 to 0 victory over Florida in the final game on their regular schedule for 1937, the Auburn Tigers jumped back into grid harness Monday in preparation for their Orange Bowl engagement with Michigan State in Miami on New Year's Day. The game with the Spartans of Coach Charlie Bachman will be the Tiger's second post-season affair in as many years. Last Jan. 1, the Plainsman squared off with Villanova in Havana in the feature attraction of the Cuban National Sports Festival, the game ending in a 7 to 7 tie. The Bengals received permission to play in the Orange BoWl last Saturday when the Southeastern Conference voted in their favor. However, severe weather has camped at the Plains the past \veek and not much work could \ have been done if permission to play in Miami had been obtained earlier than Saturday. Indications rifcw are that some of the drills will be staged indoors at the Alumni gymnasium because of inclement weather. In tackling Michigan State the Plainsmen will be tying up with one of the leading clubs in the Middle West and one of the finest in the country. It will be another tough assignment for Capt. Lester Antley and his mates, who have not met anything but mighty powerful opposition all this year. They are the country's ninth team in the percentage of games won and lost in the past five years, which in itself speaks for the Spartans, Auburn, who finished third in the Southeastern Conference stand ings this season, will appear in the Orange Bowl attraction with a fine record of five wins, three ties and two losses. This mark is the more remarkable when one takes into consideration the caliber of Auburn's foes this year. A 36-member squad reported for the initial practice Monday, with calisthenics, signal drill and dummy scrimmage being stressed. Practice in kicking field-goals was also stressed, with Jimmie Fen-ton, who kicked nine straight extra markers this year, doing most of the booting. The Bengals will practice all this week, then be off for Christmas and will report back to the Plains, Dec. 27. Only, end Rex McKissick and halfback Billy Hitchcock were hurt in the Florida affair, but they are now in good shape and will be ready to perform against the Spartans, having had two weeks rest since meeting the Gators. It is not likely that Coach Jack Meagher ^ill make any changes in Auburn's lineup and it is probable that the starting eleven a-gainst Florida will receive the opening call against Michigan State. The lineup in this case would have McKissick and What-ley at ends, Russell and Holman at tackles, Sivell and Howell at guards, Antley at center, Walker at quarterback, Hitchcock and Fenton at halfbacks and Heath at fullback. Many Players Are Eligible For Post Of Football Captain Many fine prospects are potential candidates for the post of football captain next year. Those eligible for this distinction are: Oscar Burford, Bo Russell, Vernon Burns, M|lton Bagby, Marion Walker, Osmo Smith, Ralph O'Gwynne, Pelham Sitz, and Speck Kelly. All of these are juniors, thus carrying out the tradition of having a senior to lead the team. Most of these men have already distinguished themselves both on and off the gridiron as leaders and will make the choice a hard one. On several occasions this past season Russell, Walker, and Smith have been pressed into service as captain when the reliable Antley was resting on the sidelines, thereby gaining for them an inside track. The decision of the letter-men will not be known, however, until after the Michigan State post season affair. First Cage Game Set For Tonight With Lanett Auburn's basketeers meet their first imported opposition of the year when they play Lanett at 8 o'clock tonight. Though the Tigers have had a relatively short time in which to practice, they have been showing up well in scrimmage and will be ready to go tonight. Injuries have put two stars out of the running, and the Orange Bowl game two more, but reserves have been working at these posts, and have been turning in fine performances. Red Childress, who started at center in most of the games last year, is lame with a bad knee, hurt in practice last week. A dislocated knee has also disabled Ray Gibson, sophomore guard who had earned the inside track for the guard post vacated by Joel Eaves. Gibson's knee was badly wrenched, and he will be out of the lineup for several weeks. The call to football togs drafted Captain Rex McKissick and Malvern Morgan. These men compose the forward combination and their services will be missed. They will return to the lineup upon their return from Miami. The Tiger quintet will be somewhat disarranged tonight against Lanett, after losing four men who would have been starters probably, but when they return, Auburn should have an effective combination. Replacing Joel Eaves and Andy Curlee has been Coach Ralph Jor-don's big worry, but he seems to have solved the problem by putting Ernest Pappas at one post and Ray Gibson at the other. Tommie Edwards and Red Childress are battling for the center position and the choice will be a hard one for Coach Jordon to make. Right in behind Morgan and McKissick at their forward posts is Crawford Holmes, who played fine ball as a reserve last year and earned his letter. Coach Jordon says that none of the positions are sewed up and a new starter may be discovered in practice any day. Outstanding among the reserves: Leonard Be-lin, Orville Ginter, Cecil Wallace, David Rogers, and Charlie O' Reilly, guards; Tom Karge, center; Bruce Renfroe, Bob Dickinson, J. P. Streetman and Bill Dudley, forwards. Orange Bowl Game Tickets Go On Sale Here Tomorrow It was announced this morning by the Athletic Department that tickets for the Orange Bowl game to be played in Miami on New Year's Day would go on sale here tomorrow, Thursday. The sale will continue in Auburn until Dec. 28. The prices for the ducats are listed in three classes as follows: $3.30; $2.75; and $1.50. These prices include government tax. No Decision Given In Drake Debate This Morning Debate Was Scheduled For Last Night But Was Put Off By Motor Trouble Debating before an audience of English and Public Speaking stus dents, the Auburn debate team of John and Edwin Godbold faced the Drake team of Sol Yarowsky and Sidney Levine on Tuesday morning. It was a non-decision debate. The contest originally scheduled to be held in Langdon Hall on Monday night was to be a decision debate, but the Drake debaters were delayed in Gainesville, Fla., by motor trouble and did not arrive in Auburn until early Tuesday morning. The Godbold brothers were equally effective as they were a-gainst the Dartmouth team, while the Drake team was as good as was expected. Auburn upheld the affirmative of the question, "Resolved: That the National Labor Relations Board be empowered to enforce arbitration of all industrial disputes," while Drake upheld the negative. The entire contest was debated with much more emphasis on economic issues than has been placed on them in past debates of the year on the same question. Because of the fact that the debate had to be finished in an hour or less, constructive speeches were limited to eight minutes and each team had only rebuttal. There are no more debates eitrler intercollegiate or campus scheduled to be held before Christmas. Probably there will be several held soon after mid-term exams. Students Join In Singing Of Carols On Streets The melody of Christmas carols sung by a mixed . chorus of 40 College students on the streets of Auburn was heard Monday night by townspeople and students. Carrying lighted candles, the group composing the Friendship Circle of the Baptist Student Union gathered at 12 residences and boarding houses over the town where they had met at various times this fall. Directing the singers was John D. Brooks, Fairfield, and Max Rachman, Brooklyn, N. Y., played the accordian accompaniment. Davis Woolley, assistant Baptist Pastor, aided in arranging this activity by the students. NOTICE Because of the cost involved in heating the building, the Library will be closed from noon Dec. 18 through Jan. 1. Open Sunday, Jan. 2 from 2 to 5 p. m. Reserved books may be checked out Saturday morning, Dec. 18 to be returned by 2. p. m. Jan. 2. Exodus Of College Graduates Makes An Unfavorable Balance, Says Speaker By MARGARET C. ALLEN The exodus of college graduates each year to other sections o'f the country makes an unfavorable balance for the South said Brooks Hays of the Southern Policy Committee when he talked here this fall. Just to what extent Auburn alumni are adding to this egression was in some measure determined by a study of the graduates for the past five years of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Twenty-two percent of this group, perhaps mainly because of the remunerative offers made by the large eastern companies, have after graduation left the South. Although'it is deplorable that Alabama and the South should lose this number of capable young men, it is gratifying from Auburn's point of view that its graduates are being sought after each year by these important industries. The company which attracts more of Auburn's chemist than any other is the E. I. duPont Company with headquarters at Wilmington, Del. The Goodrich Tire Company of Akron, Ohio for the past five years has employed the next largest number of these graduates. Some 9 or 10 percent of these former students have elected to follow up their studies with graduate work at other institutions; the schools in the main have not been located in the South. Ohio State University or the University of Nebraska is the choice of many. Perhaps at these universities as is the case with the eastern companies former Auburn students have built a reputation and scholarships are more easily obtained. The remainder of this group of graduates for the past five years, which is approximately two-thirds of the whole, have found employment in the South. Of those who have located with southern companies only 33 percent have remained in Alabama. Since an Alabama State supported school has been responsible for their training it is unfortunate that a large representation are not staying to contribute their talents to Alabama enterprises. Greets Students TO ALL STUDENTS: The official holidays begin at noon on the 18th when you will be leaving Auburn to spend the holiday season with your family. We know it will be a genuine pleasure for them to have you and we want you to know we are grateful to you for your wholesome cooperation during this first semester. We shall be glad to welcome you back to Auburn for the resumption of your class work on the morning of January 3. In the meantime, we wish for you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Sincerely Yours, L. N. Duncan, Pres. Teaching. Consumer Is Discussed Kappa Delta Pi, honorary national Education Fraternity, held its regular meeting Monday night in Samford Hall at 7:00. The program for the theme of the evening was "Consumer Education." P. B. Gibson, chairman of the program committee, presided. Catherine Rogers spoke on the "Introduction of Mr. Consumer." She gave a description of the average consumer; his income, standard of living, and his education. Gregory Oakley discussed "Mr. Consumer and Modern Advertising." He warned againsft false claims in the average advertisement of today. "Protecting Mr. Consumer" was discussed by Elizabeth Dawson. Dr. Doake Campbell of Peabody says, in answer to the question on "How can we put Consumer Education in School" that "We can't put it in with machinery; we can't turn a few gadgets and expect it to happen. It must be a living experience of the individual—not a unit of subject matter. It will get in because of a need the same as music or any other subject." The next meeting of the organization will be the second Monday night in January. "Sarge" By L. E. FOSTER Sergeant Murphy has nearly completed his first year as lord protector of the Auburn stockroom. To most students, Sergeant's name is a new one. but the athletes of the school know him and know him well. He is the man who issues all uniform, repairs them and keeps all the athletic equipment in good shape. "Sarge", as he is amiably called by the athletes, replaced King Cole last year, and in the short time he has been here has won a place in the hearts of many students. His genial nature and his generosity have gained for him the admiration of all the players. He jokes with the men and scolds them when they disobey his orders, but he never fails to grant a player's request. He is the most popular stockroom keeper the athletic department has had in years. Sergeant Murphy has done a lot of work behind the scenes for Auburn, and deserves credit for his contribution to Auburn athletics. He formerly sprved in the United States Army, and it was there that he acquired his name "Sarge." He is a married man and has one daughter here in school. Four Are Inducted Info Honorary Society Barfield, Miller, Mclntyre, Tucker Are Honored By Phi Psi Group G. C. Barfield, Charles C. Miller, James L. Mclntyre, and J. B. Tucker were initiated into Phi Psi, honorary Textile Engineering Fraternity, Monday night. The initiation was held in the chapter room in the Textile Building. The initiation was conducted by the officers of the Lambda chapter, local unit of the organization. Geo. McCutcheon, Scottsboro, president of the Lambda chapter, was in charge of the initiation. Other officers who had integral parts in the induction are W. O. Boze-man, vice-president; Son Thomas, secretary; and Hugh Owen, treasurer. Phi Psi has been established here for only a few years, but the chapter has made rapid progress, and all textile men who have made a good showing in their course are offered a bid to the organization, the president reported. The fraternity was established at Philadelphia College of Textile Engineering on March 18, 1903, to promote good fellowship, social intercourse, mutual advancement of members, and the art of textile manufacture. Though the fraternity is relatively young, it has spread over the states, practically all colleges having courses in textile engineering. It is the largest textile fraternity in the world. Barfield is a junior and is from Columbus, Ga. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. Miller, a senior from Gadsden, is a member of Theta Chi fraternity. Mclntyre is a junior from Guntersville and is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. Tucker, a senior from Talladega, is a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. These three newly initiated men were tapped for membership in November. Grant Elected New Alumni Secretary Porter Grant, football end coach at Kentucky since 1934, was named today as Auburn alumni secretary to take office immediately. Grant's appointment was announced by Dr. L. N. Duncan, Auburn president, and Maurice I. Bloch, of Selma, alumni president. A Dothan native, Grant was graduated from Auburn in 1933 after starring three years as a Plainsman end. He coached here in 1933, then followed Coach Chet Wynne to Kentucky in 1934. He was outstanding scholastically and ranked among the best Southeastern Conference outfielders in baseball. Formal announcement of Grant's appointment did not say whether he would assist Coach Jack Meagher in football coaching duties, but unofficial campus reports said he likely would. Frat Grid Teams Play Last Games In Tournament With at least one game yet to be played, the Alpha Gamma Rho's are leading in the Interfra-ternity Council football playoff tournament by virtue of their 6 to 0 victory over Lambda Chi Alpha last Sunday on Drake Field. This was the first defeat of the present season for the Lambda Chi's and also their first time to be scored on this year. The West Mag boys waded through a tough nine-game schedule with a record of no ties and no losses and were evidently playing the once-defeated Ag Hill boys to a bitter, scoreless tie Sunday afternoon when late in the second half Alpha Gam Frank Turner completed a long pass to O. D. Gissendane who was well behind the Lambda Chi's goal line. Outstanding players for the Alpha Gam's were Gissendaner and Turner. Lambda Chi's star men were "Goat" Hurd, John Lowery, and Jace Greene. Wednesday afternoon the warring teams will meet again at the girl's gym for the second game of the series. It is expected that the winner of the tournament will play the University of Alabama winner as last year when Auburn's KA played the Alabama PiKA's at the University. Whether the game will be played here or in Tuscaloosa has not yet been decided; however, it is expected that the game will be played in Auburn. Students Witness DuPont Exhibit By LAURENS PIERCE Students who witnessed the demonstration put on last week by the du Pont representative at the golf course soon got used to the following routine: First came the shout of "Fire," then a short pause, a deafening explosion, and a rather unexpected cry of "Look up." The demonstration was put on by W. B. Alford, who visited Auburn on a tour of the southeastern states to give exhibitions of ditch blasting. The demonstration took place on the lower end of the golf course, where, Mr. Alford said, the wet ground would serve to show the use of dynamite in swampy regions best suited for its purposes. The line for the course of the ditch was laid off, and then half sticks of dynamite were stuck into the ground at intervals of one foot and about 15 inches deep. The first of the sticks contained a fulminate cap and an electric wire to carry the firing current. After the line had been completed and the cap connected to the wire of the detonating box, the Crowd of spectators was moved back to a safe distance and the blasting was ready to begin. The first try was only partially successful; the blast had not carried the full length of the line and only about 30 feet of ditch was opened. Exhibit Of Prof. Staples' Water Color Paintings Is Shown On Campus BY MARTHA KEITH On exhibit now in the library of the Architecture and Allied Arts building at the college are 20 large water color studies, and 14 smaller ones, which are the work of Prof. R. H. Staples. The subjects of the pictures are mainly taken from locations in or around Auburn and scenes along the shore in Maine during stormy seasons. Prof. Staples has proved that there is interest even in such commonplace things as alleys and Negro shanties. The public, in visiting the gallery, has shown preference for a picture "Back of Colliers," a study of the alley entrance to a local shoe repair shop. Other studies such as "Trailer- Shack," "Red Oak and Barn," ..Saturday," "Mule and Wagon," 'Midday Exercise," and "Railroad Yard" help prove the artist's ability to see life so vivid and alive in its barest form. The most popular numbers have been "Myrtle", a colorful painting of an unusually large myrtle tree on Magnolia Avenue, "Incoming Tide", a scene of the stormy tide in a Maine fog; and "Trailer- Shack", the thesis work of the painter. "Trailer-Shack" is an excellent example of Prof. Staple's talent in the use of water colors to give light and dark contrast. The smaller water colors were done while Prof. Staples was waiting for large ones to dry. While they do not display as attractively on exhibit as the larger ones, they would be just as beautiful in a home. Prof. Staples explains that water colors should only be glued on one side to prevent bulging in damp atmosphere. He is placing heavy celluloid coverings over the pictures now to preserve them. The water colors will be sent to several other places to be placed on exhibition after being shown in Auburn. Singing To be Held At Seven-Thirty This Evening Choirs Of All Churches To Appear On Christmas Program In Hall By PETE SNYDER Tonight at seven-thirty all a-vailable space in Langdon Hall will be filled when students and townspeople alike will unite to bring to Auburn its first pre- Christmas Community Sing. Under the able and experienced supervision of Mr. Lawrence Bar-nett, director of the Auburn Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra, and with the aid and cooperation furnished by local church-choir leaders and their respective choirs, the school will be treated for the first time to a real Yule Season singing session. Credit for the task of contacting and assembling the choirs of the various churches goes to towns-woman Mrs. Herman Jones. Student honor societies Blue Key, its sister organization, Cardinal Key, and the pastors of Auburn Churches have contributed invaluably both in time and effort to insure the complete success of the program. It is promised that the program will be entertaining but not too long. Christmas carols that will be sung by the audience will be led by Mr. Barnett who will also direct the Senior Community Choir. Mrs. R. D. Doner will direct the Junior Community Choir. Fraternity and non-fraternity boys are urged to attend the Sing in groups. All members of the choirs will meet at 7 p. m. in Langdon Hall. Any student may sing in the Senior Choir. The various student societies, along with pastors of the Churches, and their choir directors join in extending to all students and townspeople an hearty invitation to attend this, Auburn's initial Christmas Community Sing. Following is the program of the evening's activities: Doxology Invocation — George Hairston; Scripture — Edwin Conde Godbold; Songs by audience — "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear"; Solo — "Silent Night," — Lem Edmunson. Spirit of Christmas — A Story —Mildred Glass; Song by audience — "Joy to the World;" Song — By Junior Choir; Song by audience — "O Ccme All Ye Faithful;" Christmas Greetings — Dr. L. N. Duncan; Benediction — David O. Cox. George Hairston, who has been chiefly in charge of most of the arrangements, stated that a freewill offering will be taken, going for the benefit of charity. Boxes will be placed at both doors of Langdon Hall so as to facilitate those who attend the Sing to leave a small amount of money either as they enter or as they leave the Hall. Hairston asked that all come with a little change in their pocket so as to be able to make the contribution. Mundhenk Will Go To Annapolis Robert Lee Mundhenk, sophomore student in aeronautical engineering at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute who has received an appointment to United States Naval Academy, has made an outstanding scholarship record at Auburn. His average in all subjects for the first semester of his freshman year was 96.96 and 97.08 for the two semesters, respectively. His mid-semester average for the year is 95.11. The appointment was made by Senator Dixie Bibb Graves following a competitive examination in which Mr. Mundhenk ranked first. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Mundhenk of Auburn. Since he will not report to the Naval Academy until June, 1938, Mr. Mundhenk will continue his studies at Auburn for the current College year. Are you men or mice? PAGE TWO THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 The Auburn Plainsman One Last Reminder The Gentleman On The Outside . . Published Semi-Weekly By The Students Of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama Business and editorial offices at Lee County Bulletin building on Tichenor Avenue. Phone 448. Editors may be reached after office hours by calling 159 or 363, business manager 175. J. It. Buntin Editor - R. H. Workman - Managing Editor C. M. Pruet - Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editors: Edwin Godbold, L. E. Foster. News Editor: J. H. Wheeler. Sports Editor: Bill Troup. Society Editor: Frances Wilson. Feature Editor: Joan Metzger. Cartoonist: Wilbur Bagby. Special Writers: Jack Steppe, John Godbold, Franklyn Ward, Huey Ford. Reporters: Pete Snyder, Mitchell Wadkins, Ed Smith, John B. Thomas, Charlie Burns, Frank Wilson, James Bacon, Fred Henning, Carnes Winn, Laurens Pierce, Milton Giles, Kenneth MacGregor, Francis Bagby, Nancye Thompson, Doris White, Ruby Helen Stokes, Elizabeth Perry. BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Managers: Sam Teague, Alvin Vogtle. Advertising Manager: Charlie Grisham. Assistant Advertising Managers: William Carrol, Julian Myrick. Advertising Assistants: Bob Berney, Bob Armstrong. Circulation Manager: Arthur Steele. Circulation Assistants: Claude Hayden, Tom Cheatham, William Rotenberry. Represented for national advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc. Member of Associated Collegiate Press. Distributor of Collegiate Digest. Merry Christmas! We know Christmas is coming. And we know that we are glad of it. We also know that we are tired of going to school just the same as all you students. But more than that, we are losing that vim, vigor, and vitality that is supposed to be an integral characteristic of everyone who is connected with the Fourth Estate. Anyway, we are poooking out, too. Hence, we render great ovation to the announcement of the Yule Tide holidays. So the Plainsman, all its many departments, department heads, and every constituent, including the spider who has built a web under the editor's desk, wish to every one of you a Merry Christmas. May all your holiday food (it may be different from the usual boarding house glop), all your eggnog, fruitcakes (human or inhuman) , -all your silly little games and reunions, etc, i. e. afford you the maximum of pleasure, without troubling your conscience. We also hope that you will not worry or let your family worry you about the maybe not too good grades which were sent home at mid-semester. Do not worry about the final exams which are to immediately follow the holidays. We hope that you have a nice trip home. This last is especially directed to the hitch-hikers. We just wish you everything good! Now we have wished everything off on you that we have except this six-page issue. It's our gift to you ! ! ! You may have already paid your subscription and all that and maybe you 'don't even want it, but just the same we give it to you in the right spirit. That is, we no further want any part of it. The only thing we have left to be peeved about is that the School won't follow our example. Just think, the thing they hold up on the platter for us are the exams just as soon as we get back from the holidays. Isn't it a pity? Still they have one thing left, a bit which they will be willing to relinquish. That thing is a great big slice of that fine old Auburn Spirit. It ought to help one to enjoy the holiday festivities a great deal. Anyway, it's yours for the taking. The annual Cake Race put on by Omri-cron Delta Kappa provides the students with an interesting event and the freshmen with a chance to prove their prowness as track men. This is the last issue of the Plainsman before Christmas; hence, it is our last chance to remind you to prepare your material for the literary contest before your return. It should be remembered that the contest closes at the end of this semester. The material should be gotten in now within a very short while. It is common knowledge that the time after the holidays up until- the end of the semester is usually packed full or more aspirations than work. That is, we usually have more to do than is hardly possible to do, and though we do have hopes of reeling off a mass of material, it is often the case that a great deal goes undone. About the only thing left to do is to do as much of this as is possible during the holidays. Then too, one may well expect to have quiet enough times some time in the duration of the Yule Tide holidays to really get to one's self and do some real concentrating on creative work. That is what it takes to get off writing. That is the chance that you will have, so the thing to do is get busy and use the time and chance to an advantage. Stay Out Of War! Citizens read with apprehension the news that Japanese bombers sank the A-merican gunboat Panay and three commercial steamers. Repeated "unfortunate incidents" for which only "apologies" are offered bring the Sino-Japanese conflict closer and closer to our doorstep. Just how long we, and other nations, can maintain our forgiving attitude cannot be predicted. However, it is easily ascertained that the present crisis very much resembles the crisis which ended with the sinking of the Lusitania and America's entrance in the World War. Japan is taking the same course that Germany took in sinking the ships of non-combattants. Thus far there has not been "an appalling loss of the lives of neutrals, but, eventually if present tactics are continued, some ship will sink and carry with it enough Americans to arouse the nation. Public opinion brought on the last war and will bring on another if it is not curbed. There are ways we can stay out of the Far Eastern conflict—one is to end the war and the other is to curb public opinion. It is rather a striking statement to say end the war, but surely that can be done if the major nations of the world are inter- . ested in seeing such folly cease. Japan is a small country whose limited resources have already been taxed by the war she has been waging. She depends on the outside world for support like a small boy on his parents. Why don't the other nations send Japan to bed without supper for her > unwonted attack on China? A boycott entered into by the major nations would soon bring the war to an end. Authorities predict that Japan could not last six months in war without outside help. The alternative of curbing public opinion is rather a far-fetched one as it is the natural thing for Americans to be in an uproar. However, there are several points to be considered when one sets out to control a natural trait, especially that of shouting for blood. First, the people must realize that a warring nation does not play by the rules of the game (if we may speak of war as a game). With that in mind the government should continue its policy of evacuating all Americans from the war zone. We can hardly expect the Japanese to be overly careful when they are set to take China by hook or crook. Lastly, the newspapers and citizens must cooperate to spread a propaganda for peace rather than for war. No force is so great in forming public opinion as the newspapers. Yet, they persist in lending their support to the propaganda of war. Scare heads about the Japanese crisis certainly boost circulation figures, but a war involving America would, in its turn, eliminate a number of subscribers. The press must cooperate if any curb is placed on the unrestraint of public thought. Of the two methods whereby America may stay out of the war, the one to end the war is the better since the sooner any war is halted in its midst, the sooner nations will have some control over the greatest menace to our civilization. In any event, one of these plans or any other that might prove successful should be put in action to keep these great United States out of the slaughter pen. MOST HUGO HUNGRY* Sixteen Ems BY SPACER OUTER Brushing back the cob-webs that were accumulated over the week-end we bring you our Jottings About The Joocks The boys from the other side of the tracks, namely the S. A. Es, always do things on a big scale, even dances. They did very well with their mass importation of tomatoes from other parts. The black belt babes took the dance without a doubt. However, some of the other sections were well represented. Somebody brought us Joy from B'ham and Lily was always our favorite flower. It w.as also rumored that the Phis had it Saturday night but we bet they had it all he week-end. They were well represented when the roll was called half way to Opelika of a Sunday morning. The high spot in humor about the joocks is the little drama enacted between Billy Hitchcock and a visiting tomato. He was dancing with the said tomato when she said she didn't get his name. He told her his monicker and then she chirped, "Oh, I know you. You go to the University, don't you?" Monetary Musing Girls who are old enough to come to college are old enough to wear silk hose. Especially on'a cold day. It's disheartening to go to a tea party and find that there is no tea. Especially if you are a day late. Girls can learn all about torch holding from the statue of Liberty. Some boys are breaking up with their girls, others are trying to borrow money. Dean Petrie says, "Don't pick hydrangas when they are on the edge of a cliff." It's refreshing to run into your old girl and find out that you still like her. We wonder what became of that fine old Auburn character, Joe Purvis. People who misappropriate graft are about as low as the critter who swiped our hotel towel. The professor says, "You may think I'm a .liar, but I'll prove it." Professors who can't come and send someone in their place shouldn't object to students doing the same thing. ' Girls who dig too oft for gold will soon find that man's love grows cold. Then there was the lad in Alumni Hall who couldn't sleep a wink all night because the shade was up. Explanation: The shade was in Smith Hall. One dark night a student called for his honey and nectar. Uncensored Trash And so Chris begins to fill her chest with hope as she fills her hope chest. T. Hague is her man of the hour. Sitz was under the impression that "Love Will Find a Way" was playing at the theatre in Ag Hollow the other night. Some of the BSOCs are losing their power. They can't even get a date when they call at nine o'clock. Talk About The Town by JACK STEPPE Once more we keep up our record of having our predictions turn out one hundred percent wrong. While we were busy writing that Hal Kemp would play for the mid-terms Ye Eds had the real news carefully stowed away in their pockets—but at any rate we are consistent if nothing else. The selection of Will Osborne isn't a bad one. After several years eclipse he is once more getting into the top flight list of bands due mostly to his moaning trombone style of music. It will be remembered that Osborne is the lad who had the crooning feud with Rudy Vallee back about seven or eight years ago. Osborne faded with the style of crooning and after a year or two on the hamburger circuit he is once more getting back into the big time. He puts on a pretty fair show and should make the set of dances interesting, if only because of his unusual type of music. Auburn goes to the Orange Bowl and thereby gains considerable publicity throughout the country, which is more than welcome. The Phillip Morris program of Saturday night gave a brief bit of fanfare for the game with a better than fair rendition of Auburn's victory song, and Michigan State's Alma Mater. Ted Husing is booked to broadcast the game and thus all we stay-at-homes will at least get a radio-side seat for what promises to be one of the toughest games Auburn has had all season. And while we are at it we might pass on to the social committee the idea which arose out of an impromptu (but aren't they all?) bull session the other night. That is the idea of having at least one of the set of dances billed as a program dance. The idea isn't new but still one well worth considering. We know the females don't like them but why not give the long suffering male a break for just this once. The usual procedure is for the poor fish to hock his allowance for the next three months to bring his true love to the dances and then he spends seven-eights of the time chasing over the floor trying to get in two steps with the light of his life while a few dozen odd stags do the blocking on him. It would at least be an interesting change from the struggles that usually exist at the dances and would also encourage some of the confirmed stags to part with a few of their hard-hoarded shekels and take a date for a change. And comes Friday and the stooges of this great institution start wending their way home for two weeks official loafing, with nary a thought to worry them but that maybe somebody has been beating their time back home while they have been studiously getting the rough edges smoothed off in that process known as education and that getting back to school means naught but facing the inquisition of final exams. We should accustom the mind to keep the best company by introducing it only to the best books. —Sydney Smith. Merry Xmas and a not too sober New Year. News and Views BY L. E. FOSTER "As long as war is regarded as wicked it will always have its fascinations. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular."—Oscar Wilde. Wilde's is one of the thousands of theories of stopping war, but like the rest, it will never be put into practice. War seems an inevitable happening that the world can not evade. We talk of peace—we dream of peace, but both come to naught. SPORTS NEWS — It is gratifying to see men from our state so consistently appearing on Ail-American selections. This year it's Leroy Monsky, a Montgomery boy who has been fighting his heart out for the Crimson Tide. Monsky's being selected is a glowing tribute to him as individual and to Alabama football. SATIRE — We should imagine that some presidential candidate could add strength to his platform by promising that he would not fish more than six times a year. President Roosevelt's fame as a fisherman is nearly as great as his fame as a president. NEWS ALABAMA — Senator John Bank- • head probably went beyond his bounds last Tuesday when he said that "Secretary Wallace doesn't know anything about cotton." Most of us agree with Bankhead that Wallace doesn't know or doesn't care to do anything about the cotton situation, but Senator Bankhead's denouncement of the cabinet member before the entire Senate was no doubt a little strong. This year's estimated surplus of 25 million bales will wreck cotton prices next year, and if next year's crop is unlimited as was the case in '37, cotton prices will hit the lowest ebb we have seen. We admire Senator Bankhead for his fight in the interest of the Southern farmers. OFF THE RECORDS — What a contrast there is between Charles Lindberg and so many of the world's notables. The "lone bird* slipped back into the native country so quietly that not even his most intimate friends knew about his coming. How many people of Lindberg's fame can we think of that are so sincerely modest? Few of the world's so called who's who men ever run from the press, in fact, the greater portion of them run after it. Modesty is a cherished distinction that few of us posess in this day and age. NEWS LOCAL — Our social committee reached in among the topnotchers to get Will Osborne for the mid-term dances. Osborne's personality and unique slide trombone style have won him a place right at the top in musical circles, and the social committee gets our compliments for securing him. It was interesting to watch the reaction of students from different sections of the country when the light blanket of snow descended last week. The Florida boys went absolutely wild . . . the Northern boys cursed each snow flake. The Northern boys say they come south to get away from that sort of thing. The Florida boys say the snow was just a thrown in surprise. Well, no matter where your home, snow in Alabama is something different, in fact rare, and it added some diversification to our college life. (Did you get snow balled?) Some two or three days hence the lovliest village of the plains will be a deserted village. The Christmas spirit has gotten gander our skins, and few of us will linger after our last class professor says "that's all." Migration is perhaps the fitting word to describe student departure this weekend. Toomer's Corner will be filled with students and trains and buses packed . . . with beaming homebound students eager to see parents, sweethearts, and to enjoy the festive holiday season. Christmas is a welcomed break in the school year, and we all take advantage of it. We of the Plainsman wish you joyous vacation filled to the brim with all the pleasantry that this great season affords. NEWS UNIQUE — The best fish story of the week is one published in one of the Boston papers. The story is about a certain trawler, "The Winchester," that landed 290,000 pounds of fish in one short cruise. When the word fish is involved in a story, we begin to question the veracity of the statements, but this one is true . . . that is, if we can believe he state inspector who did he actual weighing at the Boston fishing pier. He says that this is the largest catch of the year. We certainly can not tell him that we've caught more on a single jaunt. "Westwood School for Girls" is no more. Rivals can no longer call the University of California at Los Angeles by that name because the two to one ratio of women to men has disappeared. This year 3509 coeds and 3579 men are registered. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15,1937 THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE SPORTS BILL TROUP, Editor CONTRIBUTORS L. E. Foster Roy Powell Gus Pearson J. B. Thomas Auburn Men Placed On Mythical Team Three Auburn football players were placed on the University of Florida's mythical all-opponent team last Friday. The honored Plainsmen were Ralph Sivell, guard, the unanimous choice of the Gators and the Captain of the mythical team; Bo Russell, right tackle; and Lester Antley, center. The team was composed of- Ka-vanaugh, L. S. U., right end; Russell, Auburn, right tackle; Sivell, Auburn, right guard; Antley, Auburn, center; Tinsley, Georgia, left guard; Catto, L. S. U., left tackle; Jordon, Georgia Tech, quarterback Meads, Maryland, half back, Hart-man, Georgia, half back; Willis, Clemson, fullback. Football Is Not An Athletic Game By JOHN B. THOMAS If somebody told you that football was not a form of athletics you would scoff at such an idea. Should you be informed that neither baseball nor basketball games are athletic contests you probably would refuse to believe such preposterous statements. However, taken literally, they are true. "Athletics" comes from the Greek words ath let 'iks, which mean "to contend for a prize." Thus the term applied to every form of exercise is incorrectly used. It is actually restricted to those sports of the track and field which take the form of personal contests. Running, hurdling, putting the shot, discuss, throwing hammer, throwing, and the pole vault were the earliest forms of athletics. Now, in addition to football, baseball, and basketball such affairs as rowing, tennis, polo, lacrosse, and hockey are included in the term. The only recent football game in this vicinity which could be truly called an "athletic" combat was the Auburn-Tennessee fray. Here the players were contending for a cup offered by Blue Key Varsity Guard Merry Xmas T. I. Jockisch Merry Christmas FLYNT'S & WELSTED i This poor old grad, in his freshman daze, Adopted studious thoughts and ways, ; He crammed his Turret Top with fact, I But never learned how one should act. i \ I, m s simple arithmetic that the more cars General Motors sells the greater this organization grows. And the solid fact back of that growth is this: General Motors cars must continually offer more in terms of extra value to win those sales. It is only because General Motors is great that it can maintain the research and improvement program responsible for such modern betterments as the Turret Top, the Unisteel Body, No Draft Ventilation, Knee-Action and advanced Hydraulic Brakes. GENERAL MOTORS MEANS GOOD MEASURE CHEVROLET • PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE • BUICK • LA SALLE • CADILLAC dUWSN NOTICE Admission to the basketball game tonight will be coupon number 12 for students and 40 cents for townspeople. The initial game of the season for the Auburn squad will be played against the Lanett Athletic Club. The game will begin at 7:30 p. m. to the outstanding player of the day. After the game the cup was presented to Jimmy Fehton, Auburn backfield ace, the most outstanding man on the field and the winner of the factor which made an ordinary football game into an "athletic" combat. Sports Chatter By BILL TROUP Untroubled sleep— wKextyoutoiow your possession* are insured Harvey C. Pitts COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE PHONE 375 Alabama, L. S. U. and Tennessee have been outstanding in the number of games won and lost in the Southeastern Conference since its beginning in 1933 . . . Here is the standing, with the percentages, of the seven schools with an average of .500 or better: Alabama, .931; L. S. U., .884; Tennessee, .643; Tulane, .634; Vanderbilt, .592; Auburn, .571; Georgia, .500 . . . William Vernon Piatt, who succeeds Clint Frank as Yale's gridiron captain, is the Elis' star defense man in hockey . . . Of the 104 who have been awarded crosscountry letters at Wisconsin since 1905, 103 are alive . . . The 104th was killed in an automobile accident . . . Joe Louis received $40,000 for the four shorts he made in Hollywood . . . Jim Benton, star end of the Arkansas eleven, this fall caught 44 forward passes for total gain of 702 yards and seven touchdowns . . . Alvaro Georgetti, the bike rider, eats raw liver to keep up his stamina during a race . . .This year's Washington Red skins' line averages 213 pounds . . . They defeated the Chicago Bears last Sunday for the National Professional league championship, 28 to 21 . . . Walter Hagan, Jr., will be a candidate for Notre Dame's golf team next spring . Michigan State's football teams under Charles Bachman have won thirty-two games, lost eleven and tied four . . . Wisconsin's football game with U. C. L. A. next fall at Los Angeles will mark the first time a Badger eleven has appeared in the far west . n . Jack Dempsey is negotiating for a theatre in the fifties .on Broadway, which he plans to turn into a night club .,. . Man o' War weighs 1,375 pounds, 300 more than when he was unbeatable on the turf . . . Edward Vines, brother of Ellsworth, the professional tennis player, is. a freshman at L. S. U. this year . . Don Budge, world tennis singles champion, claims to have grown seven inches between his 18th and 19th birthdays . . . Prices for this year's Rose Bowl game tickets will be $3.50, $4.50 and $5.50, high est in the history of the enter' prise . . . Alabama leads the country in the percentage of games won and lost in football for the past five Varsity Forward J. R. Moore Jeweler & Optometrist All Makes of Watches Silverware And Diamonds A Practical Gift—A New Pair of Glasses Dr. Starling Johnson Opelika Phone 120-J Here, at their delightful best, are the finest chocolates in America. We get Whitman's direct —and our " " J ? ?* decorated packages is something you >hould see NOW I The celebrated Sampler ; ; : *1.50 to $7.50 The Fairhill . ; . ; : : : ! 50c to $5.00 The Glo-Wyn (famous bridge box), $1.50 & $3.00 Other assortments at 25c up BENSON'S Graves, Duncan, Foster Interviewed About Auburn-Alabama Game "Y" Groups Hold Social; Glee Club Renders Selections The "Y" social of the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. was held Monday evening at 8:00 p. m. in Student Hall. An unusually large number of members and guests attended the two hour entertain ment. A surprise feature of the evening was the appearance of a part of the Glee Club who sang several favorite Christmas carols. By CHARLES J. BURNS More than ten years have passed since the University of Alabama and Auburn met on the athletic field in a major encounter. Every year since the unfortunate death of a spectator led the schools to discontinue athletic relations there have been rumors that they would resume gridiron contests. But in the face of it all they remain the only two state schools in the nation who do not meet every season in athletic events. Governor Bibb Graves stated in a recent interview, "As a citizen, former member of the first Alabama football team and alumnus of the University; as Governor, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alabama and Auburn; as an American citizen and sportsman, I am intensely anxious to resume the athletic relations between the two state-supported institutions. I' have sought the information and I believe that Alabama is the only state in the Union where two state supported institutions "black list" each other and will play with other reputable institutions except the other state supported institution." When the governor's statement was presented to President L. N. Duncan of Auburn, he said that he had no statement to make but if i the two colleges could arrange years, with ah average of .930 . . . Minnesota, Pitt, L. S. U., Holy Cross, Western Reserves, Duke, Princeton, Michigan State, and Fordham follow in the order named . . . Clint Frank is regared as a greater basketball player than football half back, but Yale athletic officials will not permit him to compete on.the court . . . It is believed that the rumors going about the Auburn campus that our football schedule for 1938 will include Fordham and St. Mary's are without foundation . . . It is reported that Auburn will play practically the same schedule as this year's . . . Ralph Sivell, Auburn guard, has been placed on the draft list of the Brooklyn Dodger's professional football team . . . This department ended up the forecasting season with a fairly good record: 123 victories, 38 defeats and 16 ties . . . Be Sure And Come In And See For Yourself The Many Wonderful Values We Have To Offer Give Lingerie — Crepe and Satin Pajamas — Gowns, dance sets — Slips, etc. Leather Purses — "Tuck-tite" etc. New colors and Materials Linin hankies — white and colored 25c and 75c. Quaker hoisery, two, three and four thread 89c and $1.00. Laung-ing Pajamas $4.95 to $10.75. Flowers for her dress and coat, new, different. Dresses for street and evening, 1-4 off. For those holiday festivities an individual Coiffure by our experienced beauty operators. Fhone For Appointment The Ladies Shop Mrs. Geo. Kirby, Mgr. Opelika Phone 464 peaceful ways of playing he was definitely in favor of resuming the athletic relations between the two schools. President Richard C. Foster, of the University, had no statement to make when the governor's statement was first presented to him, but he later wrote a letter which set forth, "I feel that I should make no statement on the question which you have presented until it is brought officially before the University authorities for consideration. I am sure that, upon reflection, you will agree with this conclusion. Your Auburn team of this year has proved itself a fine team. Congratulations on it." Road traffic in Britain kills 10,000 animals daily. Merry CHRISTMAS Wigginton Furniture Co. C. O. Pearson, Prop. The Capitol Diner ' Greets You Mitcham Avenue Phone 127 — Auburn, Alabama RAILW, XPRESS AGENCY " ^ p ' I N C . - ^NATION-WIDE RAIL-AIR SERVICEI PAGE FOUR THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 Theta Upsilon Initiates Three New Members Theta Upsilon, home economics honor society entertained at a buffet supper at the Peachtree House, Thursday evening, Dec. 9, at six o'clock in honor of their new members, Josephine Story Pethia Burns, and Mattie Joe Barber. % Miss Mary Helen Whatley, president of the sorority, presided at the supper. The rooms were made attractive with Yule Tide decorations, Christ mas greenery, and lighted red tapers added to the charm of the dining room. Immediately following the buffet supper the Theta Upsilon initiation service was held. Sandwiches Coffee When in Opelika visit our Sanitary Fountain Rothenburg Drug Company Opelika, Ala. Train, Bus Rates Are Released Train and bus schedules are stated herein for the benefit of students traveling home for the holidays. Trains for Atlanta and the east leave at 4:53 a. m., 9:21 a. m., 11:- 44 a. m., 4:18 p. m., and 9:03 p. m. A special train from Birmingham to Montgomery will be added for the convenience of students returning to Auburn from North Alabama on Jan. 2 after the holidays. The "special" will leave Birmingham at 3:00 p. m. on January 2 and will arrive in Montgomery at 5:15 p. m. thus facilitating connections with the train which leaves Montgomery at 6:20 p. m. and arrives in Auburn at 7:55 p. m. Special rates will not be in effect for the "special" train from Birmingham or for any other trains during the holiday season. Busses for Atlanta, Columbus, and points east leave at 8:08 a. m., 2:30 p. m., and 8:30 p. m. Busses for Montgomery, Birmingham and Mobile and points west will leave at 8:00 a. m., 11:57 a. m. and 6:07 p. m. An increase of bus rates went into effect today, but slightly lower rates may be obtained bV buying round-trip tickets. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year GIVE HIM A USEFUL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS HEARN'S Opelika, Ala. City of Auburn Will Hold Annual Christmas Party The annual Community Christmas Tfree for the City of Auburn will be held at 7 p. «i., December 22, in Langdon Hall. The following program will be presented: Invocation, the Rev. W. B. Lee; scripture story of Christmas, the Rev. S. B. Hay; Christmas carols, Girl Scouts; Christmas playlet, "Santa Claus in Trouble", Brownie Scouts; Jingle Bells, audience. The master of ceremonies of the evening will be Prof. F. E. Guyton. Mrs. Robert Partin will have charge of decorations. At the close of the program Santa will arrive in happy spirit to distribute sweets to the little fellows and listen to their Christmas wishes. The Community Chest fund sets aside a small sum for this annual event. Fraternities having toys left over after Christmas parties have been requested to bring the toys to City Hall. Those in charge of the annual Christmas tree will appreciate any donations from fraternities for the needy children. Seven Delegates Will Leave For Methodist Convention Seven Auburn delegates will attend the first National Methodist Student Conference to be held in St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 28 to 31. Students from colleges all over the United States will take part, according to an announcement by student pastor F. S. Mosley today. i Auburn delegates are Camilla Newberry, Chancellor, Ala., Martha Joe Herndon, York, Ala., R. M. Prather, Jr., Autaugaville, Ala., R. S. Andrews, Selma, Ala., M. L. Crawford, Marion, Ala., R. I? | Mayo, Polkville, Miss., and F. S. i Mosley, Auburn, Ala. Foreign Students Furnish Interesting Addition To Regular B S U Program SEASONS GREETINGS! Give Practacal Gifts This Christmas WESTERN FLYER Bicycles Choice of "Jnnloi" os "Senior" sices. $29.50 values Price $23.45 New Departure or Morrow Coaster Brake M>:ny Other Models, Similar . Saviags. Every Article^, • n c± m Western in Our Store # Aut0 IS; 1 Associate Guaranteed V ^ Store Sensational 1937 TRUtTCSt Auto Radios As Low As $21.45 See and hear t h e s e advanced, a l l - feature s e ts today. Greater power, finer tone than most sets selling at twice our lowprices! $24 95 Truetone Jr.. $39.95 Valae . . . . . «» Truetone "Master", $64 Val. .v*4 3 - 3 3 Truetone "DeLuxe", 160 Val.$36.95 Quality. Performance and Long-Life Fully Guaranteed. You Can Buy on Our Easy-Pay Flan. By MARTHA H. EDWARDS At a recent meeting of the Baptist Student Union when an excellent prepared program was carried out, the stories told by several of the visiting guests overshadowed the regular program. Stories were told and questions asked concerning personal experiences in other lands. "There is no Baptist Church on the Atlantic side where I live," said Herbert L. Phillips, of Balboa, Canal Zone, "so I go to the Union Church." Mr. Phillips is the son of a doctor in the employ of the United States Public Health Service who formerly lived in Auburn. He is a junior in chemical engineering at Auburn. Prof. Y. A. Elizondo, a native of Mexico, told of his experience in learning the English language as a small school boy in San Antonio, Texas. "You Americans made it hard for me to learn it," said Prof. Elizondo. "You laughed at my mistakes." Naturally timid, he said the laughs made him reticent and handicaped his usage of the language. When asked about his children's use of English, Prof; Elizondo said: "We speak Spanish altogether at home. We want the child^n to know both English and Spanish, but since English is the more difficult language, we encourage them in the writing of it at all times." An amusing incident he related for the crowd was that he ate an undue amount of ham and eggs over a long period of time, because he did not know the words to express clearly the names of the foods he wanted. Prof. L. M. Sahag, an American born in Persia, told of his introduction to American peoples and customs through a Presbyterian Mission School in Persia. He spoke briefly of European harvest festivals that correspond with our Thanksgiving Day, and of similar Mohammedan observances in Persia. "But those holidays are religious in form, and are always celebrated through church attendance" Prof. Sahag, declared. "In America we often forget the worshipful significance by turning them into gala holidays." He added that in connection with practically all celebrations of the nature of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the people of Persia go to their cemeteries to do homage to their dead. Buy DAVIS TIRES Now and Save! 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The mailing list includes all Home Economists in teaching, general and vocational Home Economics Extension Service, Farm Security and Home Economics Business. The Bulletin contains greetings from the national officers and state presidents, reports of district conventions, vocational news, National 4-H News, and convention reports of national importance to Home Economists. "Suggestions for Christmas," written by Miss Dana Gatchell, head of the School of Economics; "A. H. E. A. National Convention" by Mrs. Rubye Brooks; "Special Adult School" by Ruth Duncan, recent Auburn Graduate, and "The Outlook for A Farm Family in 1938" by Miss Nell Pickens, A. P. I. Extension Service, are some of the interesting articles found in the bulletin. The theme of the association for the year is "Consumer Education," and an interesting article on the theme by Dr. Doake Campbell of Peabody College, Nashville, is also included. Special recognition is paid Kirt-ley Brown, publications editor of A. P. I. for his work in helping the editor with the bulletin. The next issue will be published in March. Margaret Odum of Birmingham was the weekend guest of Zola Motley. Delta Sigs Honor Founder's Day The Kappa chapter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity celebrated Founder's Day Friday evening, December 10, with a formal banquet at the chapter house. The fraternity colors, Nile green and white, and the fraternity flower, the white carnation, were used in decoration. George Hairston, president, introduced the guests; President and Mrs. L. N. Duncan, Professor and Mrs. R. B. Draughon, Miss Zoe Dobbs, Professor J. M. Robinson, Professor J. C. Grimes and Professor W. E. Sewell.- The Historian related the progress of the chapter made in the last year. Mrs. J. F. Mullikin, House Mother, was hostess for this annual function, which celebrates the founding of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at College of the City of New York in' 1899. Maude Clark, graduate of A. P. 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She later received her S. Degree in education at the Jniversity of Tampa and is a mem er of the faculty of Theodore Roosevelt School. Mr. Crocker also was born in Alabama. He was graduated from Jasper, Ala., High School and from Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. He is associated with the United Life Insurance Company in Tampa. Mr. and Mrs. Crocker are residing at 2807 Estrella Street.—Tampa Sunday Tribune. THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES FRANCES WILSON, EDITOR Wild's Grocery Formerly C. A. Jones Cramton Bowl To Be Enlarged Soon A bid for more Auburn games in Montgomery is seen in the move by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to enlarge Cram-ton Bowl. If the project should be completed, Cramton Bowl will become the largest athletic stadium in Alabama and rank among the largest in the South. As it is conviently located in the State's capitol, many of the major football games could be played in the bowl. The plans provide for the addition of 18,000 concrete seats and 4,00 temporary seats, increasing the seating capacity from 11,000 to 33,000. The new concrete seats would be within the 20-yard line of the present field. The change will not abolish baseball in spring and summer. However, there are some changes to be made in the field. The trustees of Cramton Bowl When In Opelika VISIT THE Central Pharmacy A REXALL STORE •^H v N*SA/L' 7m ^^SI^fel^ci^iT .^J Howard's t * It/flU^^ J5L *«jafe^^jj^MH ln/M|i^L22e»HjESp^^ 5c & 10c Store We wish you a very Merry Christmas TIGER CAFE So Refreshing L. with good things to eat Ice-cold Coca-Cola from your own refrigerator is a natural partner of good things to eat. Try it with buttered and salted popcorn. It's easy to get a few bottles or a case (24 bottles) from your dealer. SB-150-86 Opelika Bottling Co. Phone 70 Former Miss Auburn And Bob Blake Are Wed In B'ham The Rev. Sam Hay, of Auburn, wag the officiating minister at 5:30 p. m. Saturday at the marriage of Miss Jane Slack, daughter of Mrs. J. R. Slack, and Robert Franklin Blake, which took place at the home of the bride in Norwood. Miss Verna McMasters, violinist, played the wedding march and accompanied. Mr. Charles Williams, aunt of the bride, from Okolona, Miss., who sang several numbers. Kitty Thompson, of Leeds, and Aline Williams, of Okolona, cousins of the bride, lighted the tapers on the altar. Miss Sarah Goode, of Gaston-bury, Ala., was maid of honor. Given in marriage by her brother, Jack C. Slack, the bride was lovely. James Fenton, of Lakeland, Fla., attended the bridegroom as best man. A reception followed the ceremony. After a bridal trip to New Orleans the couple will be at home in Auburn. Mrs. James M. Bowman was hostess Friday at a luncheon party which she gave at the Molton to compliment Miss Jane Slack, bride elect. The party included the hon-oree, and Mrs. J. R. Monroe, Jr., Miss Margaret Bowman, Miss Sara Goode, of Gastonbury, Ala., and the hostess. Mrs. Slack entertained the Blake —Slack bridal part? at the after-rehearsal party Friday evening, restricting the guests to members of the wedding party and members of the family. A goby is a carnivorous shore fish on nearly all temperate and tropical coasts. have appointed a committee of five prominent business men to represent them in all connections with the ambitious project. All of Montgomery's clubs and organizations have been asked to appoint committees to help in the financial plans. An approximate sum of over $100,000 will have to be available. Mayor Gunter has announced that WPA aid will be sought if the public appears favorably to the project. FROM WEBB'S Pitts Hotel $UST/7v Hudson's Grocerys and Meats coootw FROM THE AUBURN GRILLE Ellen Griffin — Elmer Kelley Were Married Saturday The marriage of Miss Ellen Griffin, daughter of Mrs. James Patrick Griffin, of Carollton, to Elmer Houston Kelley, of Camden and Evergreen, was solemnized at 4 p. m. Saturday at the home of the bride, with the Rev. J. Renfroe Curry, pastor of the Baptist church pronouncing the vows. A background was provided by smilax, ferns and palms. White cathedral tapers lighted in candelabra added to the beauty of the improvised altar. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Gardner Fitzpatrick, of Aliceville, as matron of honor. Following the matron of honor came Carolyn Doughty, of Reform, junior bridesmaid. The ringbearer, Bobby Blissett, is a cousin of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony, Mrs. Griffin, mother of the bride, entertained at a small reception. Just after the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip to Ms-bile and New Orleans and on their return will go to Camden, where they will make their home. Out-of-town guests for the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kelley, Miss Gladys Kelley, of Evergreen; Mr. and Mrs. Vernard P. Smith, of Belleville; Miss Olive Kelley, of Montgomery; Wilbur Kelley, of Auburn; D. Park Griffin of Hamilton. The amount of blood in the body is advanced as the key to how we get used to changing seasons. The body's blood content increases in the summer and decreases in the winter. By tuning in on electrically stimulated brain waves, science is able today to study the manner in which a sick brain will respond to the new insulin shock treatment. Repairing carpets in Britain's houses of Parliament is a full-time job for one woman. An average of 400 yards of carpet must be replaced every year. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers Russell Makes PiKA All-American Team Notification has just been received that "Bo" Russell was chosen as one of the tackles onwthe All IIKA Fraternity team. The team is picked each year by a committee composed of Dillion Graham, Assoiciated Press Sports Writer; Ees Goates, Sports Editor of the Salt Lake City Desert News; and Harvey T. Newell, Jr., of Jackson, Miss. Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern was selected as head coach and Wesley Fesler of Harvard as line coach. The squad this year includes 32 men from 77 undergraduate chapters all over the U. S. Among those on this years' squad are: Arthur "Pete" Smith, University of Oklahoma, Ail-American end and captain of this year's team; Arthur Franks, Jr., of Navy, as second string quarterback who was initiated into IIKA when an undergraduate at the University of Illinois; Lafferty, Davidson, quarterback; and Charles "Pinky" Rohm, L. S. U, fullback. Honorable mention was received by Riddle of Birmingham-Southern, Towns of Georgia, Ramsey of Florida, and Barbre of Georgia. If we had a dog, we would go hunting, if we had a gun. Duke University SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DURHAM, N. C. Four terms of eleven weeks are given each year. These may be taken consecutively (graduation in three and one-quarter years) or three terms may be taken each year (graduation in four years). The entrance requirements are intelligence, character and at least two years of college work, including the subjects specified for Grade A medical schools. Catalogues and application forms may be obtained from the Dean. We Wish All Of The S t u d e n t s And Townspeople of Auburn a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year TOOMER S Gifts For Men At HAGEDORNS Arrow Shirts, Phoenix Hosiery, Regal Neckwear, R o y al Dressing Robes Pioneer Suspender and Belts. Men's Pajamas, in Cotton or Silk. Men's Leather Jackets, Luggage etc. HAGEDORN'S GIFT SHOP Opelika, Alabama Pi Kappa Alpha To Entertain With Christmas Party The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will entertain with its annual Christmas party this Wednesday night immediately following the Christmas singing in Langdon Hall. This party is given each year by the fraternity at which time many alumni, professors, and visitors join with the brothers, the pledges and their dates in an old fashioned Christmas party. Plans have been made for several forms of entertainment including a letter from the freshmen to Santa Claus and distribution of presents by Santa Claus to all those present. Dr. Walston Makes Speech Radio Station W. S. F. A. Dr. Rosa Lee Walston, academic adviser of women of Auburn, has filled several speaking engagements during the past week. Dr. Walston spoke to the combined women's clubs of Georgi-ana and Chapman last Thursday. At this time the annual reciprocity day program was given. Last Saturday she addressed the Limestone County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs at Athens; on Monday she was the principal speaker before the Federated Women's Clubs at Russellville, and Tuesday Dr. Walston appeared on the State U. D. C. program. This last speech was broadcast over station W. S. F. A. in Montgomery. Send the Plainsman Home PAGE FIVE Baptist Students To Have Christmas Party A Christmas party, sponsored by the Baptist Student Union, will be given at the First Baptist Church, Thursday night at seven-thirty. Those attending are requested to bring a toy suitable for small children. The toys will be distributed to the needy children of the district. According to Jack Finlay, B. S. U. Social Chairman, the party will feature several new games and stunts. He promises an interesting time to all those who attend. All young people of Auburn, whether Baptist or not, are cordially invited to attend. Patronize Plainsman Advertisers Ck^m^ChA. We wish our friends and patrons a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. MANNING'S We Wish You The Best Of Seasons Greetings Reed's Billiard Parlor Phones 193-294 '/%•'?«(< SANITONED" Well does Santa know how effectively Sanitone cleans fur and heavy woolens. Imbedded soil, grease spots and sugar soils are all gently removed by the patented Sanitone method. Be sure you look your best on Christmas Day. • I l l BEST WISHES ( I I I M i l l ( I l l S U tl IDEAL LAUNDRY PAGE SIX THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937 Again we resort to the use of some of these silly fillers. If we were you we wouldn't have to work on the paper. Isn't this the have ever read? best paper you Tally Ho! the papers' just about to come out. MAY THE REAL JOYS OF CHRISTMAS BE YOURS The Personnel Burton's Book Store AT THE OPELIKA COMING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 \mm%mmmm A DOUBI.E-SOCKO ROMANTIC SHOW1 COMING MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 SPECIAL XMAS SHOW SUN. & MON. DEC. 26-27 A MARTIN THEATER Twenty-five Dollars Given By A. S. C. E. In Contest Two prizes totaling $25 for the best paper on an engineering subject written by a member of the Auburn student chapter of the American Society of the Civil Engineers has been awarded to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute by the Alabama Section of the A. S. C. E. Dr. John J. Wilmore, engineering school dean, Tuesday received notification from W. G. McConnel, Birmingham, secretary of the Alabama Section, who forwarded a check for the prizes to the College. Mr. McConnel's communication stated that the award would be made for the two best papers on engineering subjects prepared during the present year by the student members of the chapter. First prize will be $15 and the second prize $10. Faculty members of the engineering school at Auburn will judge the papers. Sara Bishop Is Notified Of Success In Cheese Contest Sara Bishop of Lincoln, a senior of the local high school, has been notified that she won a National Cheese Institute contest which was opened to high school students in the United States. The object of the contest was 10 write seven dinner menus using cheese as" the main dish. The re-ceipes used in the preparation had to be included with the menus. Greetings From Collier's Shoe Shop Presbyterian Church To Give Christmas Music Program Announcement has been made that the Presbyterian Church will present a program of music Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. The collection taken at the meeting will go to ministerial relief. The program which has been arranged follows: Conrad Staytor, vocal; Dennis Newton, vocal; Miss Melba Stone, vocal; Sheldon Toomer, clarinet solo; Hilding Holmberg, vibraphone solo; and renditions by the regular choir and the junior community choir. Charlie Morgan, Track Star, Recovers From Operation Charlie Morgan, freshman track sensation of last year, is back in Auburn recovering from an appendicitis operation he underwent about ten days ago in Montgomery. Morgan was regarded as one of the finest freshman prospects in the nation last spring, and Coach Wilbur Hutsell is expecting big things from him this year. His operation will have healed by the beginning of the track season, and he will be ready to perform in his usual events, the high jump, the 110 high hurdles, and the 220 low hurdles. Charlie is from Bessemer and is taking electrical engineering. Send news to the paper. We need it in cases like this. WISHING YOU A Merry Xmas AUBURN CASH GROCERY Seasons Greetings We Wish You A Merry Christmas Kurtesy Sandwich Shop \ Crepe Soles Are Favorites For Best Sport Wear. 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