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Semi-Weekly Wednesday THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN VOL. LXI Z-I AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, MAY- 11, 1938 NUMBER 63 Kappa Delta Pi Taps Seven Teachers Seven new members have been elected to Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary education fraternity. They are Byron W. Bean, Clan-ton; J. B. Brackin, Headland; Rex Brannon, Midland City; Bennie Jean Dabbs, Alexander City; Dan Meadows, Salem; Mrs. Mary Mc- Sturkie, Auburn; and Helen Williams, Opelika. At the recent banquet held at the Terrace Tea Room in honor of the initiates Roy Bolen, Jackson, served as master of ceremonies, and honor guests were Mrs. L. N. Duncan and Mrs. Carl Preer. Principal speaker at the banquet was the Rev Carl Preer, who spoke on "Pathways that lead to Culture." He was introduced by Prof. Edna J. Orr, of the school of education who is counselor for the Auburn chapter of the fraternity. Entertainment features included an accordia«"solo by Mac Rach-man tap dancing by Louise Kreher, Kernie Hawkins, and Mary Hayes, and a skit, "Reaping Vengeance" by the initiates. The Rev. Preer said that science, logic, art, and religion are four paths which lead to culture. Science, he said, is a means by which man ascertains something of the material universe; logic is a process by which man explains something of nature and by which man expresses an urge for basic irderli-ness; art is a means of expressing and enjoying the beautiful. Religion is man's connecting link with the universal—man's instrument for identifying himself with Creation. Vet Hill Contributes Many Luminaries I Ey H. B. TITLE This year, more than ever before, our veterinary school has contributed quite a number of outstanding athletes to Auburn. Some cf these scintillating stars are: Cordon MacEachern, David Sprinkle, Dick Swindle, Louis Diamond, Sana Dorfman, Bert Reinow, Fred Shell, and Bob Dickinson. Gordon MacEachern who is a sophcmore, is considered by many as one of the starting tackles for next year. He has often been commended upon his aggressive, and exhilirating type of football. Here is one boy who is going places next year. Dick Swindle, who turned in the best pitching performances last year is a junior and the star pitcher of Auburn's hurling corps. No less a luminary is Louis Diamond another of Auburn's array of whom much should be heard in the next two years. David Sprinkle, sophomore' is one of Coach Hutsells mainstays on the track squad. His performances in the pole vault/, high jump, and broad jump have met with the approval of all Auburn rooters. He was one of the high point scorers in the Southeastern Conference track meet last year and is expected to repeat at the next meet. Bob Dickinson, sophomore, has been showing a lot of promise in the sprints and broad jump. A lot is expected from him too. Sam Dorfman, junior, is captain and coach of the boxing team and due to his tireless efforts many Auburn students have bene taught the fine points of self defense. Fred Shell, sophomore, a member of the polo team has drawn quite a bit of praise on his hard riding and sharp shooting. Bert Reinow, senior, a member of the swimming team for the past two years has also been an instructor of the Life Saving course offered to students. NOTICE Anyone desiring to serve on the Business Manager's Staff of the Plainsman next year, please attend meeting at 8 P. M. Friday in the Plainsman office, or see Charlie Grisham, N-l Garden Court Dormitory. Phone 459-W. Tigers Win Second Conference Victory From Florida Gators At Gainesville Auburn's well-balanced track team won its second Southeastern Conference meet of the season when it defeated the Florida Gators, 72 1-2 to 53 1-2, at Gains-ville last Saturday. In a freshman track meet run concurrently with the varsity e-vents the Baby Gators won 10 first places and tied for another to win over the Auburn frosh, 10 1-2 to 3 1-2. First places were, the only ones counted. Chester Bulger in the shot put, Jim Swanner in the mile and 880, Speck Kelly in the 440-yard dash, Dave Rogers in the javelin, Chuck Morgan in the high jump and 120 yard high hurdles, Dave Sprinkle in the pole vault, Bob Dickinson in the broad jump and John Roberts in the two-mile run were the Bengals' stalwarts who garnished first places for the victors. Francis Kearney, Florida scintil-lant, broke the Gator track mark in the 220-yard dash. He ran it in 21.7 seconds, bettering his old record of 22 flat. Summary: Shot Put—Won by Bulger, Auburn1, 45 ft. 3 1-2 inches; second, Walker, Florida 44 feet, 5 1-2 inches; third, Krejcier, Florida, 43 feet, 3 1-2 inches. Mile Run—Won by Swanner, Auburn; second, Gresham, Auburn third, Newell, Florida. Time 4:33. 4 seconds. 440 yard run—Won by S. Kelly, Auburn; second, Shearer, Auburn; Third, Nichols, Auburn. Time 51.5 seconds. Javelin—Won by Rogers, Auburn, 175 feet 1 inch; second, Heath, Auburn, 169 feet 6 inches; third, Bettis, Florida, 150 feet. High Jump—Won by Morgan, Auburn, 6 feet, 1 1-2 inches; second, Rayburn, Florida, 6 feet; third, South, Auburn, 5 feet 11 inches. 100-yard dash—Won by Kearney, Florida; second, McGahey, Florida; thrid, Dickinson, Auburn, Time 9.8 seconds. Pole Vault—Won by Sprinkle, Auburn; second, Stevenson, Florida; Rayburn, Florida, and What-ley, Auburn, tied for third. Height 12 feet, 4 1-2 inches. 120-Year High Hurdles—Won by Morgan, Auburn; second, Sellers, Auburn; third, Raymond, Florida. Time 15.5 seconds. Broad Jump—Won by Dickinson, Auburn, 23 feet 7 3-4 inches; second, Baldwin, Florida, 22 feet 7 3-4 inches; third, Sprinkle, Auburn, 22 feet 6 3-4 inches. 880-yard run — won by Swanner, Auburn; second, Newell, Florida; thrid, Way, Florida. Time 2 minutes, 2 seconds. Discus—Won by Duggan, Florida, 131 feet, 8 3-4 inches; second, Davis, Florida, 128 feet, 11 3-4 inches; third, Bulger, Auburn, 125 feet, 10 1-4 inches. 220-Year dash—Won by Kearney, Florida; second, McGahey, Florida; third, Cockrell, Auburn. Time 21.7 seconds. (New University record. Two Mile Run—Won by Roberts, Auburn; second, Williamson, Florida; third, Watson, Florida. Time 11.0 minutes, 9 seconds. 220-Yard Low Hurdles—Won by Stevens, Florida; Morgan, Auburn, and Sellers, Auburn, tied for second. Time 25 seconds. How To Make Worthwhile Publications Of Plainsman, Glomerata Is Told Editorials concerning the two publications, the Plainsman and the Glomerata, especially editorials seeking certain important changes and innovations, have graced the editorial page of this paper time and time again. It is f a i r ly probable that they were never read, hence the placing of this one on t h e front page. (Possibly, it will be able to cash in on some of the notoriety of t h e recnt bits of w r i t t e n matter concerning the worthy Spades organization.) The purpose of this editorial is to advance the arguments that both publications, as t h e y stand, are in deplorable state of affairs, though through no fault of their own. The blame Would be h a r d to place; no one would be willing to accept it. The Publications Board, ultra-conservative body, t h e student body, u l t r a - u n i n t e r e s t e d and ignorant of certain possibilities, the two publications, powerfully weak, are all asleep to the moot question of progression. They are not conscious of the fact that in this day and age t h e kind of no-progress-at all results in retrogression. We have all become so used to inertia that t h e v e r y idea of any constructive work looms as something vastly distasteful, radical, and uncalled-for. Possibly it is h u r t i n g some sweet l i t t l e feeling to say that the Glomerata which we have now serves no worthwhile purpose adequately. You will probably clasp it tightly to your breast with all its t r e a s u r e of dead photographs and meaningless captions and swear to never p a r t with it, declare that your college life shall be further enriched in l a t e r years when you pull it out and wipe t h e dust off it. If that's the a t t i t u d e you wish to take, fine! J u s t serves our purpose. If you want something that could really be utilized for such sentimental drippings why not have a book that will serve t h e purpose. You guessed it. We a r e still h a r p i n g on t h e magazine yearbook i d e a , ' t h e collection of periodical publications of a p i c t u r e and editorial n a t u r e which may b e bound as nicely as our presnt yearbook and preserved. Mind you, it is also a good idea to conserve worthwhile material. It must be admitted that it is also an i n t e r e s t i n g experiment to see if the physical volume will withstand the ravages of time but not near so i n t e r e s t i n g as it would b e to t a k e down one which had stood u p and still held a w e a l t h of material concerning your college life, t h a t time which you would like to remember but which will slip your memory, most of it, unless you keep some legible accounts, something, I repeat, more reminiscent t h a n a bunch of pictures and a few captions. With one of these books, a clear and a n accurate account of t h e entire school year might be kept for future use. With the periodic publication of these books, material for current perusal would be had. Now, for the other matter, that of the Plainsman. It is deplorable how t h e Plainsman struggles along, starving for t h e lack of front page copy. It is unestimable ego t h a t maint a i n s that there is enough front page news on this campus for two editions each week, especially with one other paper to serve the needs of the townspeople. And t h e poor, old Plainsman, so l i t t l e and aenemic t h a t it doesn't evn look like (Continued on page four) Blue Bonnet Teas I Are Held Each Tuesday Once each week, on Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 o'clock, the girls in Foods, III, class are entertaining with a Blue Bonnet tea in the dining room of Smith Hall. Three menues are prepared for each tea, with the prices ranging from ten to twenty cents for each plate. Miss Gatchell, instructor of the Foods class and director of the teas, explained that a minimum price was placed to the plates to defray the expenses of buying and preparation. Though the entire class is utilized in the preparation and serving of these teas, special groups have been appointed to alternate in the planning of theTnenues and the general supervision of the affairs. Miss Gatchell further explained that more than the providing of a "delightful rendezvous" for students, faculty, and townspeople, these Blue Bonnett teas serve to give the class practical experience in the planning and preparation of such menues and in tea and dining room management. Invitations to these teas are extended to the student body, faculty, and townspeople. Foster Is Elected 0. D, K. President At an Omricron Delta Kappa meeting Monday night, L. E. Foster was elected president of the honorary organization for the coming year. He succeeds Lopez Man-toux, who is completing a year of service in that capacity. Bill Troup was selected vice-president succeeding A. D. Holmes and Billy McGehee was elected to fill the position of treasurer being vacated by Buck Darden. Keys were presented to the tltvelve new members and the officers were installed. An initiation and banquet for the newly tapped members was held last Tuesday night. The formal initiation took place in President L. N. Duncan's office. The banquet was held on the Pitts Hotel terrace. Ralph Draughon was the principal speaker for the occasion. Short talks were made by Col. Wallace, Dr. Duncan, Dr. Charles Davis, Judge T. D. Sam-ford, Jr., and Dr. Albert Collins, the newly tapped honorary member. Jarvis Brown acted as toast-master. The following outstanding members of the Junior Class were initiated: Edwin Godbold, Bo Russell, Jim Hilleke, Perry Schwartz, L. E. Foster, Billy McGehee, Bunchy Fowler, Sam Teague, John Eai-gan, Curty Farley, George Knight, and Bill Troup. Secretary Grant To Attend Jackson Alumni Meeting A recent communication from Mr. Howard H. Knowles, formerly of Birmingham, and now a resident of Jackson, Miss., reveals that a chapter of the Auburn Alumni Association has been organized in that city, Porter Grant, Alumni Secretary, said this morning. Mr. Knowles was a member of the class of "25. The next meeting of the Jackson club will be on May 13, with Secretary Grant attending. Pictures of the football games of the 1937 season will be shown. This new organization will benefit the association and will add many Alumni active members to the rolls. At the next meeting of the Jackson club, a sing-song session will be held to arouse the enthusiasm of the old Auburn spirit. Mr. Knowles said. PRIVILEGE RIDING Field Artillery Sophomores who have had equitation will be given privilege riding May 14, 15, 21 and 22. About 40 horses will be available each day. Riders will sign up for privilege riding in the military office not later than 1,1:00 A. .M 6f the Saturday of the week end they desire to ride, indicating which day they desire to ride. Rho Chi Taps Two Pharmacy Juniors Ruby Helen Stokes and Jamie L. Meigs, juniors in the school of pharmacy, have been tapped for membership in Rho Chi, national honorary pharmaceutical society. New members were pledged at a recent meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society by T. W. Robertson, president of the Auburn chapter. The Rho Chi Society promotes the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences and good fellowship. The society was founded at the University of Michigan in 1922, and Zeta chapter was installed at Auburn in 1925. Student membership is restricted to undergraduates who have shown proficiency in the science of Pharmacy, who have good scholastic averages and who exhibit a spirit of good fellowship. Elections to the society are held twice each year. Student members of the society are T. W. Robertson, W. V. Stough, A. F. Ashurst, and W. M. Lamar. In addition there are three faculty members, Professors L. S. Blake, G. W. Hargreaves and A. F. Nickel. Miss Stokes is from Montgomery and is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She is also a member of Cardinal Key. Meigs is from Cent-erville and is a graduate of Birmingham Southern. Co-ed's Intramural Sports To End The women's intramural program will be completed the early part of next week, Miss Fannie Stollenwerck reports. Those activities now in progress are badminton and the tennis singles. Final contestants in the tennis singles are Madelon Richardson and Mary Hayes. The archery tournament will be held and completed next week. Winners of recently completed activities are Frances Barnes in shuffleboard singles, Kappa Delta sorority in mass badminton, shuffleboard and the tennis doubles. The eight competing groups in points acquired during the year are led by the Kappa Delta sorority, who are thereby winners of the W. A. A. cup. The cup and the individual awards will be presented at a program in Lang-don Hall tomorrow. Union College Students Streamline Government SCHENECTADY, N. Y., (ACP) —Union College students have streamlined their under-graduate governing system. By a vote of the student body, undergraduates have adopted a new constitution that provides for functional and proportional representation, petition, referendum and recall. The new constitution provides for a Student Council form of government, in which eleven council-men" are to be elected by extracurricular organizations supported by student tax, twenty-five elected on the basis of one for each forty students, four class presidents and a student tax committee chairman. Faculty coordinator of student activities will advise but not vote in the Council. Marguerite Johnson Is N ew Future Homemakers Head Marguerite Johnson, Auburn, and Kathryn McClellan, Decatur, home economics students at the Alabama Polytechnic, have been elected president and vice-president, respectively, of the Auburn collegiate chapter of .the Future Homemakers of America. At the chapter's last meeting it was decided that the organization would contribute toward the expenses of the Women's Student Handbook. Principal speaker at the meeting was Prof. Edna J. Orr, faculty adviser for the chapter. Before the close of the regular session the chapter will aid with the interior decoration of the Wesley Memorial House. Spring Singing Scheduled To Take Place Tonight At 7 There are only three more- issues of the Plainsman. Martin Is Elected Blue Key Prexy The initiation of 13 neophytes and the holding of their annual banquet was held last Saturday evening by members of Blue Key. The banquet was held, following the afternoon dance of the finals of which Blue Key was host, at the Baptist church at 6:30 p. m. Immediately following the banquet a formal initiation was held for the pledges, acquainting them with the ritual and principles of Blue Key. It was at this time that Capt. Hamm was inducted into the chapter as an honorary member. Talks on the history and purpose of Blue Key were made by ex-president John Pollard, David Hamilton, Armstead Harper, Malcolm McDonald and Jack Adams. An election of new officers was held. Those receiving offices include Allen Martin, president; James Swanner, vice-president; Foy Laseter, secretary and treasurer; and Roy Taylor, corresponding secretary. The new members who comprise Blue Key are Dallas Benton, Allen Martin, Oliver Fletcher, David Roberts, Horace Weissinger, Shelton Pinion, Andy Cox, Roy Taylor, Foy Laseter, Marion Walker, C. C. Owens, and Joe Crooks. David Hamilton and Armstead Harper made the arrangements for the banquet. Supreme Court To Act On Football WASHINGTON, D. C, (ACP)— Tho nation's highest tribunal, the U. S. Supreme Court, will soon tell the nation whether or not football is an educational activity that comes under the heading of an essential governmental function. The state of Georgia and its two state institutions, the University of Georgia and Georgia School of Techuology, together with 14 other state universities, are asking the court to rule a-gainst the federal admission tax for athletic contests sponsored by state institutions. The U. S. attorney general's offices hold that, "We hazard the statement that the members of the Constitutional Convention would doubt that twenty-two men playing a game with a ball constitute an essential government function." The defendants hold that public education is a government function and that holding athletic contests is an integral party of the public education program. College Has Radio Series To Orientate Freshmen East Lansing, Mich., —(ACP)— Next fall's Michigan State College freshmen'will arrive on the campus all ready oriented to the early part of college life—at least they will be if they listen to a new series of radio programs the college is sponsoring. The programs, broadcast over WKAR this month, will tell them all about registration, payment of fees and other formalities necessary for enrollment in the class of '42. This is believed to be the first time radio has been used to instruct freshmen before they arrive on the campus. Beta Kappa Elects Officers For Coming Year The Sigma Chapter of the Beta Kappa Fraternity recently elected the following oficers to serve for 1938 and 1939. President, Arthur C. Sansing; Vice-President, Dickie Allen; Treasurer, Jacque Houser; Guard, Johnnie Brassell; Chancellor, Everett S. Brooks; Interfraternity Council representative, Johnnie Brassell. The battle of Harmonies will be staged tonight at 7:00 at the W. P. A. Amphitheater when fraternities and sororities will compete in the Spring Singing for the a-wards offered by Blue Key and O. D. K., and Sphinx respectively. President L. N. Duncan will present both trophies to the winners, According to John Scott Pollard, president of Blue Key and chairman on arrangements the award to be given by O. D. K. and Blue Key has been received. The following inscription appears on the cup: Winner O. D. K. — Blue Key Spring Singing 1938 Each fraternity group will be alowed to sing only one other song besides the required song "All Through the Night." The same restriction has been placed upon the sorority groups which are required to sing "Smiling Through." The awards will be based on the rendition of both songs. The fraternities taking part in the competition are Sigma Nu, P. K. A., S. A. E., Sigma Chi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Lambda Tau, Alpha Psi, Beta Kappa, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Phi Delta Theta. The sororities competing for the Sphinx award' are Kappa Delta, SChi Omega, Theta Upsilon, and Phi Omega Pu. The singing will be open to the public and will provide entertainment for all. Carberry Addresses Delta Sigma Pi "Scholarship, leadership, character, personality, initiative, and the ability to solve problems are the essential characteristics of a successful business man" said Prof. Francis X. Carberry, in a speech made at Delta Sigma Pi meeting last night. In talking on "Prerequisites to Business Success," he said that success is not generally achieved by a perosn who has mastered one of the essentials. "These qualities work together, and the successful men in the business world have all." Mr. Carberry's talk was based on material taken from a magazine article, combined with a number of personal observations relating to employment and promotion in business ranks. After Prof. Carberry's speech the newly elected officers were • installed, and retiring president George Perry expressed his regrets that he leaves the chapter this year. T Groups Install New Officers The annual installation banquet of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. was held Saturday evening, May 7, at 6:15 o'clock in the Eastern Star Hall over College Inn. The banquet was planned under the direction of Miss Virginia Adams with the -assistance of Marguerite Reynolds, Ann Moon and Edither Patten. The progilam consisted of a vocal solo by Ann McRee and a "professor quiz." Miss Zoe Dobbs was the main speaker of the evening with Ann Moon and Clyde Jones, president of the organization, making short talks. New officers who were installed in Y. M. C. A. are Landis Worthy, president, with others being announced later. Officers for Y. W. C. A. are Ann Moon, president; Dorothy Summers, vice-president; Camilla Newberry, secretary; Char lotte Edwards, treasurer; and Mar-querite Reynolds, reporter. Vogtle In Hospital Alvin Vogtle, Jr., underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Vincent's on Tuesday afternoon He is said to be resting easily. Vogtle is a junior in business administration and a member of the Sigma Nu social fraternity. PAGE TWO THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1938. Plainsman Editorials WE PUBLISH A GRIPE REGISTERED BY ANOTHER NEWSPAPER The following editorial appeared in the Armour Tech News in Chicago. It has a few points that may well be adapted to Auburn, its students, and their attitude toward their newspaper. Whose Newspaper? Mind you now, we're not complaining. This is merely an exposition of our exasperation over a situation that has exasperated us on the Tech News for a long time. To put it bluntly, we've been disappointed in a game with the student body, with the publicity office, with the faculty and with the administration. Their attitude in this game is something like this: I know some news but I won't tell until its printed in the daily papers." Well, that's all very fine, lots of fun too, but it happens that we on the staff are also students of engineering, and haven't the time to go chasing around looking for news that breaks unexpectedly. Some months ago Dr. Hotchkiss resigned his position as president of our school — very "hot" news. You can imagine how mortifying it was to us when we read a-bout it in the metropolitan dailies coming out on our day of publication. We were "scooped." The school promptly notified the dailies, completely ignoring us—after all, no one reads the Tech News but Armour students. Many, many choice stories have slipped by us in such a manner. There are many small but interesting personal stories about the students themselves that never find their way into print. Our staff is limited and naturally can't know of the majority of these. It may be due to modesty, or bashfulness, or most likely, indifference, but the students themselves never take the trouble to inform us of these things. It may be that we are crying "sour grapes." Perhaps we are. Much of the fault probably lies in a lack of alertness on our part. The fact remains, never-the-lss, that this paper belongs to Armour—to its students and to its faculty. The news it prints is the news that the staff thinks is parons will find most interesting and edifying. Its purpose is to be of most service to Armour and to represent Armour in the form of a publication with true newspaper policies. To be "scooped" is a reflection upon the caliber of Armour as well as those upon its staff. The Auburn Plainsman 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 539. J. R. Buntin Editor - R. H. Workman - Managing Editor G. L. Edwards — Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editor: L. E. Foster, Edwin Godbold. News Editor: J. H. Wheeler. Sports Editor: Bill Troup. Society Editor: Eleanor Scott. Feature Editor: Joan Metzger Barkalow. Cartoonist: Wilbur Bagby. Special Writers: Jack Steppe, Franklyn Ward. Reporters: Charlie Burns, Nancye Thompson, Mitchell Wadkins, John Godbold, Ed. Smith, B. L. Mundhenk, Gus Pearson, Babe McGehee, J. B. Thomas, Johnnie Stansberry, Joh» Ivey, S. G. Slappey, Laurens Pierce, Eugenia Sanderson. Kate Gresham BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Managers: Sam Teague. Alvln Vogtle. Advertising Manager: Charlie Grisham. Assistant Advertising Managers: William Carrol, Julian Myrick. Advertising Assistants: Bob Berney, Bob Armstrong. Circulation Manager: Arthur Steele. Circulation Assistants: Walter Going, Claude Hayden, D. W. Moody. Represented for national advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc. Member of Associated Collegiate Press. Distributor of Collegiate Digest. The responsibility of putting out a newspaper that tells the most about Armour, and Armour people, and Armour doings lies with the student body, the faculty, and the administration as well as with its staff. If they have any news that the rest of the school should konw or would like to know, why don't they use this "common ground" as a means of doing it. Well that's off our chests. What a relief! MATTERS OF WORLD PEACE CANNOT COMPLETELY ESCAPE EVEN US The other day the Institute of Public Opinion stated that it had acquired statistics proving that 69 per cent of a cross section of the American people favor unqualified neutrality as the wisest course for the United States to follow. Even more pertinent is the fact that 70 per cent stated that they believed it had been a mistake for us to enter the last war. Today while we turn our eyes toward peace programs which college students are supporting enthusiastically, we find that a recent survey of student opinion on peace reveals that American students do not approve of consumers' boycott against Japan collective security, or participation in a foreign war. According to the Creightonian, published by Creighton University, 38 colleges in 18 states were contacted for this survey with a total of 9,858 votes recorded. In regard to the second question, which was concerned with the popularity of compulsory ROTC, the survey showed that an overwhelming majority of college students are opposed to compulsory military drill in any schools other than those which exist primarily for the purpose of military training. In reference to a permanent policy for keeping America out of war students down ed the proposal of collective security by a large majority, with only 21.6 casting a favorable vote. In comparison with the Results of the Survey on Public Opinion, the percentage of students favoring unqualified neutrality is low, since the student poll registered only 39.2 per cent favoring neutrality, while 69 per cent was registered for in the public opinion survey. Well, students at Auburn wouldn't be concerned with such trivial matters as world war and world peace. We are above such matters. It all goes to remind one of the article in a former issue of "Ken" in which was depicted a fable with which everyone is familiar. It seems there were an angel, a little devil, and a monkey. The monkey was one of those three characters who sees, hears, and speaks no evil. These three individuals saw that the state of world affairs was definitely in a mess. However, being optimistic, the little angel argued that things would come out nicely in the outcome. The monkey was willing to give it a try, so they assumed a position of vantage above the world of hearing, speaking, and seeing, no evil. But affairs were in such a state of havoc that this procedure could not be continued. The Smell coming from the maladjustment and trouble down in the world overcame them. It was such an offensive odor that they had to give up the former act and each take a firm grip upon their noses. The dances are over and the students are getting over. The students are spent and so is their money. The students are broke and so are many of their hearts. Their hearts are aching and so are their heads. Their heads are buzzing and so are the professors. Exams are coming and so are the Yanks. The Yanks have Southern Holidays and so do we. By crackie, school is nearly out! Students at Oklahoma A. and M. College can walk on dry steamlined sidewalks even on icy, slippery days. When college engineers designed the underground system of laying steam heating lines between building they were placed underneath some of the main interconnecting sidewalks. The steam pipes keep ice or wet spots from collecting on the walks. Talk About The Town BY JACK STEPPE ~ R. L. MUNDHENK More about Moore . . . . Contrary to the expectations of many (ourselves included), Moore's orchestra for the finals turned out ^ to be a right smooth group of musicians. We can give Chairman Duncan credit for his orchestra, but we'd like to pick a bone with him about his statement on the decorations— as to how they were chosen because of their uniqueness and appropriateness, etc., etc. Why doesn't he show his true colors and tell us what we darn well know—that these decorations were picked because the bid was way under anything else ever heard of. Our apologies . . . . to the faculty member whom we tried to get off a light tower at the Spring Festival. Of course, if we had known he had the garlands of the past glories clinging to him, or had we known he was somebody extra-special, we never should have dared to deny him privileges to which he evidently believes he has a right. It goes without saying, however, that the students when asked to vacate similar positions, showed the better manners. They got down without argument—or special attention from the director. Things we're agin: Campus politicians Kilby prison rules for visiting dance dates Listening to speeches in military formation "One Person" To-night . . . . comes the Spring Sing. Blue Key is to be commended for the effort they have expended to make this event an annual one, and on of the events of the school year. The Sing this year promises to surpass even that of last year, when some exceedingly fine vocal groups were heard. The End . . . . is just beginning. Exams, as you have probably heard are just around the weekend. For ourselves it will be the last time, and while we are anything but a sentimentalist, we do feel sorta funny at the thought of leaving to venture out into the chilly world. Auburn is "like that . . . as even you doubting freshmen will find out if you stay here. Poetry . . . . So we are told. A certain young fellow from France Went to sleep in some grass filled With ance What you're thinking is wrong For he sleep right along Cause the ance stayed out of his pance. (Snitched) Bogart is either a gentleman or we caught him napping. We had a "hill billy" band down for dances at the "Cow College" and he didn't even say that he thought it appropriate. How now, Walt? When we get all the space filled with clipped editorials we will go start on this semester's school work. Believe it or not, the Plainsman is no plaything. Collegiate Review (By Associated Collegiate Press) 20,000,00 people are drawn into college football stadia each fall. The game of football existed in England as early as 1175. One-half of one per cent of entering college freshmen are 15 years old or younger. American colleges and universities give out approximately $30,000,000 in scholarships. College and university students compose 15 per cent of the youth of the U. S. of college age. Approximately 80 per cent of higher education is co-education. Harvard University has discovered that its students are growing taller at the rate of one inch every 32 years. Graduation exercises each June represent an annual turnover of approximately $20,- 000,000 in direct expenses. The American Association of University Women has 50,000 members. To educate an R. O. T. C. student so that he can receive a reserve officers' commission when he graduates from college costs $739 where such training is compulsory. Up to ten different races have been represented in the University of Hawaii at one time. Hollywood cameras are clicking on the Virginia Military Institute campus these days getting "local color" for the film version of "Brother Rat." The University of West Virginia glee club produced Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" with men in all roles. Connecticut State College co-eds successfully protested the imposing of five cent fines for holes made in walls of their dormitory rooms. Four Alexanders—a father and three sons— are enrolled in the University of Toledo. More than thirty religious denominational groups are represented in the Wheaton College student body. The University of Pittsburgh will be host this June to the convention of the American College Publicity Association. Sixteen Ems BY SPACES OUTER Spacer Outer wishes to borrow another phrase to continue this time with these great "Auburn Knights" By These "U" Shall Know 'Em Robin "Rube" Russell (piano)—nice looking, courted a great deal by one of our campus queens, Kate Crossley. Nimble fingers and is a replica of Teddy Wilson. Curtis "Tubby" Griffith, (Bass Fiddle) — Can slap that fiddle around. Short and plump on the friendly side. Hilding "Horn" Homberg (Drums) — Rhythm of the bones, finest drummer in Lee County and U. S. A. (maybe), a great pepper upper and pepper outer! Walter "Chick" Hatcher (Trumpet) — A "peppy pumper," most friendly among the lads, short but no short runner and can he blow that horn! (Misses a few notes once in a while tho, ask Ivey). Macon "Mike" Ellis (Sax) — a darn good fellow, happy-go-lucky, swell footer and likes to air the boys around in the bus not to mention fixing flats! ! Joe Mitchell (Sax) —Little Guy. Sensible likes to rehearse a lot and furthermore, its rumored he is falling deeply in love with cute Betty Bell Bryant! ! Teh, Teh ! ! Frank Speight (Trombone)— A camera fiend, a runt, with a Casanova reputation (a mild one) How about it Emily Hixon? Same as below. Van Hodges (Trombone) —He has practically playing with "Blondie" Carson but his trombone stays at the College Inn, furthermore, he is rated along with Will Osborne's slide trombones! ! John "Ive" Ivey (Trumpet) — Lead a dog's life by "Yelvy" in the band and by Tony in the campus lab. A swell fellow, liked by all especially by the gas and he is a hot trumpeter. Edward "Eaddard" Wadsworth (Violin) — A rival of Rubinoff's, pink headed, and is still looking for a true flame! ! Frank "Here" Barnard (Sax) — A man of few words who uses his for his vocabulary. Gerald "Yelvy" Yelverton (Sax and Clarinet)— Quiet in personality, slim and shy leads the Knights a dog's life and believe it or not he is rated along with Benny Goodman in a fine style. He'll be on the top sometime soon—That is Spacer Outer's Opinion! And now for a little bit of "Sigma Nu Humor," folks! 'Tis rumored that L. E. Foster hates all women. Well, all except two, anyway. Phi Omega Pi "pops"—Jack Curry and Curtis Amos. And who is "Dingleberry Dan—My Man"— not Johnnie Davis ? ? ? "Horse" Herren seems to be carrying a torch for Handley. However late dates are late dates. Why do the Sigma Nu kids take their dates in the house through the front door but take then out by the side door? ? ? "Two and Two Make One" (In these cases) Marjor-ie Neal—Murray Bradley. Edith Cecil Carson—Chile Allen. Emily Hixon—Frank Speight. Nancye Thompson—Johnny Harrell. Bertha Kahn—Jack Carr. Kate Gresham—Johnny Brassell. Pete Wright-^Billy Hitchcock. Libba Hunt—Junior. Helen M.—Riley. Tooker—Alone. Now courteous is the Japanese! He always says, "Excuse me Please." He climbs into his neighbor's garden And smiles and says, "I beg your pardon." He bows and grins a friendly grin, And calls his hungry family in; He grins and bows a friendly bow: "So sorry, this is my garden now." —Ogd«n Nash—Reader's Digest, March, 1938. News And Views BY JOHN GODBOLD * THIS TIME: MAY DAY; ONE HAND OF POKER; REVIVED CfflNA; HUMBLE PnC; DDXON DOES IT. The May Day, Spring Festival, or whatever one chooses to call it, presented by the Auburn coeds was most enjoyable. The background story, the colorful costumes, and the dancing all combined to make a very pleasing performance. All those taking part and all those directing and assisting deserve commendation. May there be more Festivals like this in future years. Everyone is watching with interest to see what will be the outcome of the squabble over $150,000 lost by a Britisher in a Hollywood poker game. The loser paid off in bank drafts but stopped pyament on them. The unpaid winner of the huge sum avers that he is depending on the sportsmanship of the loser to nudge him into payment. Poker may be fun, but $150,000. And on two pair at that! Downtrodden China, the football for the rest of the world, is feeling her oats. The proverbial worm may not have turned yet, but anyhow the Chinese are puttting up a terrific battle against the Japanese invaders. Months ago all the world thought China was •on its last legs. But the needed spark of courage came from somewhere and thousands rallied to the Chinese standard. Now Japan is driving at the nerve-centers of middle China. Slowly the invaders are progressing but at terrific cost. Their transportation lines are cut time again by the little bands of guerillas who have proved so effective a means of war. Today nearly everyone looks on and hopes for a Chinese victory in the war. Possibly it is the habit of sympathizing with the underdog that is largely responsible for this attitude. Yet, if the Chinese were to win, there is a faint potentiality which can bring plenty of worry to a thinking person. The backbone of China has stiffened. If she downs the Japs now, it may mean that Japan will no longer be the feared ruler of the East. Out of the ashes of victory a new Chinese may arise— one that feels its tremendous strength and dares to look the world in the eye and take its place among world powers. Fifty years from now, a hundred years from now, if China with its thronging millions were invested with a tremendous militant spirit such as that which characterizes Japan now, then there might indeed b a threat to Western civilization, a far greater threat than that which Japan offers today. Watch our National Progressive Party grow! Great Britain and France have again demonstrated that the first lesson in international diplomacy is "Watch out for yours truly first of all." The two nations, seeking for the friendship of militant Italy, have eaten humble pie and decided to recognize the Italian conquest of Ethiopia. In order to do it, they had to persuade the League of Nations to release them from their agreement not to do so. Russia and several minor countries fought the move, but the two big powers were too much. So again mighty powers which might be a force for international justice and peace have decided to sacrifice every principle of humanity for their own selfish motives. So long as this continues, international peace can never be. Alabama wonders if Judge Sparks will enter a run-off primary with Frank Dixon. Many voters over the state are opposed to Sparks running again against the "War Eagle" (from Birmingham. Dixon very nearly received a majority vote in the first primary and if there were to be a second one, it would not even be close. At least the state would be saved the expense and the candidates and voters a lot of trouble if the second contest were not held. A contest is being conducted on the University of New Mexico campus to find the male student with the ugliest legs. Casque and Cascet is the name of the inter-fraternity relations board at the University of New Hampshire. The University of California medical school is planning a summer camp for diabetic children. BELATED PROPHECY The Hill Billy Swing will be started soon with the same "Country Break-Downers (no use to mention them, everybody knows who are the guilty parties) and the Spacer Outer weeps at this last round-up and says "Aloha" to some of those "who won't be no more"—Ed Duncan, Pete Wright, Haygood, Morris Hall, Elizabeth Gotcher, Mildred Glass Helen Jones, Jimmy Buntin, Workman, Chico Silva, Floyd Pugh, Jack Adams, Max Welden, Janie Handley George Hariston, Lopez Man-toux, Hitchcock, Pollard, and, and. If Alex Burgin's blind date coming up for the dances will turn out as expected and be able to follow? What Bill Lee will say when he sees Pete Daniels with his old girl? EDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1938. THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE liters Will Be udges In Contest Not professional "judges" but authors of national renown will ead and pass on the manuscripts submitted in the Student Writers' ontest sponsored by the League of American Writers in co-opera-ion with the American Student Tnion and the Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion. The ultimate selection will be made by a jury consisting of Elliot Paul,, author of the best-seller, "The Life and Death of a Spanish Town" and the recent novel, "Concert Pitch;" Donald Ogden Stewart, noted screen writer, author of "A Parody Outline of History," "Father William;" Jean Starr Untermeyer, poet, author of "Winged Child," "Steep Ascent;" H. V. Kaltenborn, outstanding radio news analyst, author of "We Look at the World," "Kaltenborn Edits the News;" Professor Robert Morse Lovett, author, teacher and editor; Clifford Odets, playwright, author of "The General Died at Dawn" (scenario) and the Broadway successes, "Waiting for Lefty," "A-wake and Sing," "Golden Boy;" and Genevieve Taggard, author of "The Life and Mind of Emily Dickinson," "Not Mine to Finish," "Calling Wetsern Union." Another novel feature of the Contest is that no particular meth-d of treatment is required—imaginative or critical material may be submitted. The contestant may send in either poetry or prose, film or radio script, fiction, drama, or essay. The subject posed for discussion is one of great moment to college youth: "The antifascist struggle in Spain today and its relation to the general welfare of the American SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES ELEANOR SCOTT, EDITOR Annual Church Picnic To Be Held On Saturday The Auburn Baptist Student Union will entertain with its annual picnic, next Saturday from three to eigth p. m. Those attending will meet at the First Baptist Church, where they will be furnished transportation to Chew-ala Park. Various games an stunts have been planned for the occasion. These games and stunts will be followed by a picnic supper and a Campfire Program. According to avis Woolley, Baptist Student Secretary, all B. S. U. members are expected to be present. Other young people, interested in B. S. U. work, are also invited to attend. citizens of tomorrow." A total of one thousand dollars will be awarded in prizes. There will be a first prize of $500 and four additional prizes of $250, $125, $75 and $50. The Contest is open to all undergraduates enrolled in American or Canadian universities, colleges, or secondary schools during the academic year 1937-38. Manuscripts and inquires from candidates in colleges east of the Mississippi River should be forwarded to Rolfe Humphries, League of American Writers, 381 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Those from west of the Mississippi should be sent to Ellen Kinkead, 1531 Taylor Street, San Francisco, Calif. All entries should reach these offices before Indepence Day, July 4, 11938. Drink A FLAVOR YOU CANT FORGET It Gives A Sandwich A College Education Dance At Brady's MIDWAY TAVERN Thursday and Saturday, May 12 and 14 Music By The Rhythm Kings 8 'til? Small Cover Charge First In A Series Of 'Kampus Komments' On Music Is Given By Kay Kyser By KAY KYSER It's certainly a privilege and a pleasure to be able to address all you students through the medium of your college paper. Now, first, will all of you listen to our "College of Musical Knowledge" each Wednesday kindly raise your right hand. Hm, not bad at all. Now raise your left hand. Now pick up the paper. Oh, you didn't drop it. The subject of our first musical sermon is "Swing" itself. They say that college students are the leading followers of swing, which in technical terms means you're the hottest jitterbugs. During our recent appearance at a New York theatre, however, we had the chance to talk to. undergratduates of Columbia, N. Y. U., Fordham, Barnard, Manhattan and other colleges in the metropolitan area. The concensus of opinion seemed to be that while swing was swell to listen to, softer and smoother music was preferred for dancing— but it was all right if a dash of swing was thrown in every now and then. After all, variety was always the spice of life on the dance floor. One student was particularly set in his notions. He said, "We had a famous swing band for our prom. No sooner did the band start playing than practically everyone was gathered around the bandstand. Very few danced. After a while the studetns got tired of standing before the band and tried their hand (figure of speech, folks) at dancing. But they found that the mad, rapid, stacatto rhythms of swing almost impossible to dance to. We've found our lesson. No more swing bands for our proms. They're okay for listening purposes, but when we have a dance, we .want to dance!" How do you feel about swing? We're unbiased. We try to play the type of music you want to dance to, -and feel our program a-long, mostly influenced by the numbers that are requested. But, we'd like you to send us your o-pionions, and I'll gladly discuss the most interesting in open forum viq these "Kampus Komments." Talking about swing, Raymond Gram Swing is the name of a political and news commentator on the Mutual Radio Network. We learn that Mr. Swing gets many letters from irate swing fans, asking him why he uses such a "misleading" name on his broadcasts. Mr. Swing happens to be using his own name. Imagine, a "Swing" arrangement of a political speech! Did you know that "Star Dust," G-EO SPEEDY FLIES 'T'HERE are many legends of nature which have remained for many yeara, eventually being refuted by naturalists, but one which has persisted up until a few weeks ago is that of the phenomenal speed of the deer botfly. While man plods along at a speed of 400 mph in his airplane, one entomologist calculated the speed of the deer botfly to be 800 mph. Digressing from his usual types of experiments, Dr. Irving Langmuir, Nobel Prize winner in the General Electric Research Laboratory, exploded this entomological myth by means of a series of tests. Using a piece of solder the size and shape of a deer botfly, Dr. Langmuir proved that if this insect traveled at 800 mph it would encounter a wind pressure of 8 pounds per square inch—enough to crush it, and that maintaining such a velocity would require a power consumption of % hp—a good deal for a fly. He also demonstrated, using the solder model, that the insect, while flying at only 60 mph, is invisible, yet the entomologist estimated the speed of the fly at 400 yards per second because he saw a brown blur pass by his eyes. Finally, the calculation proved that if the fly struck a human being it would penetrate the skin with a force of four tons per square inch. ^ BOMBARDING ATOMS ri 'HE modern miracles of aviation, television, and World's Fairs are taken quite calmly in this twentieth century of progress. But it is a different matter when scientists start snapping the whip with ions to smash ultramicro-scopic particles called atoms into even more minute portions. And that's just what scientists are doing over at Harvard University. «#- ATOMS Using a machine called a cyclotron, devised by Prof. Lawrence of the University of California, the Harvard physicists are bombarding atoms by accelerating ions to a tremendous speed and shooting them out through a hole in the side of the machine. But people are talking about this barrage of ionic ammunition because the results have proven successful in the treatment of cancer. This is the third of such atom-smashing machines for which the General Electric Company has furnished parts. Even in such academic and highly specialized fields, Test men are called upon to make their contributions. GENERAL H ELECTRIC 90-58FBI Hoagy Carmiehael's immortal tune was originally written as a "hot" number and that it gathered dust on the shelf of a music publishing firm before it was finally revised by Hoagy and given to a grateful world? Did you know that "Till We Meet Again," a tune written during the World War, still holds the all-time high for sheet music sales with a total of 5,000,000 copies? Did you know that many of the recording firms send complete recording units into the Southern states and into what we know as the "hill-billy" regions where they record native tunes played and sung in their original way? Did you know that tunes like "The Prisoner's Song," "Wreck of the old 97," "Nobody's Darling but Mine" and a host of blue yodels and shouts attained popularity in this way? You didn't know it? Just for that you'll have to stay in after the dance tonight. Are you aware of the fact that Mozart wrote the first swing tune? No? Well, he wasn't either, but he did..Did you know that Eve was the first one to "do" the Big Apple? Yep, if it weren't for that apple, we'd have a better behaved world—certainly on the dance floor anyway. How many musical instruments can you name? The average person knows ten. There are actually over 300, not including the popular hair comb and tissue paper combination. Of course, many of these are obsolete today, and I'll bet you're all saying there aren't e-nough that are obsolete. Now, is that nice? Oh, it is? We'd like our "Kampus Komments" to be a "clearing house" for all your musical problems and queries. If you have none, think of some. It's really fun. We will answer questions of a technical musical nature through the mail individually, but others that we believe might be of interest to you studetns will be discussed here. So, until next week—here's hop-in' you're listenin'! So long everybody. Mrs. Charles Davis Gives Picnic For I. R. C. The members of I. R. C. were entertained at a picnic out at Wright's Mill. Mr. and Mrs. Davis gave the party for the old and new members of the club. The following people were present: John Batigne, Otey Anderson, Charlotte Bowdon, Edwin Godbold, Kathleen Brennan, Jack Carr, Guy Williams, Walter Meadors, Frank Gunter, Dennis Newton, Griffin Tatum, Charles Fisher, Perry Schwartz, George Hiller, Julian Myrick, John Godbold, Ted Chiles, Charles Fisher, Harold Title, John HarreL Nancye Thompson Sam Dorfman, Noel Baker, Bertha Kahn, Charles Haupt, Schuyler Richardson, and Henry Whitfield. Discussion Of Fig Production Is Had A small wasp-like insect makes production of the Smyrna fig, one of the world's best figs, possible according to a report given at the F. F. A. meeting here Tuesday night by Orland F. Burns, who has made a study of some of the economically important insects. This fig which holds an important position in the export trade of Smyrna is grown to some extent in the United States especially in California. Cuttings were imported into this state in 1890 by a newspaper editor, who distributed them among his subscribers. But the fig was not successfully produced until several years later when it was discovered that this small wasp was the only insect that could pollinate the fruit. When it was made known that these figs would not mature in this country, the National Government sent an entomologist to Smyrna to study the conditions under which they grew there. It was found that this wasp spent the winter in a wild variety of figs, and plans were made at once to import this insect to California. B. S. U. Officers Are To Be Installed Sunday An installation service, for new Baptist Student Union Officers, will be held at the First Baptist Church, next Sunday morning at the regular eleven o'clock worship hour. These new officers will make up the B. S. U. Council for the 1938- 39 school year. The new officers are: Larkin Wyers, president; Eugene Knight, Sunday School Superintendent; Roy Bolen, Training Union Director; Douglas Sellers, Irby Hammonds, Landis Worthy, L. M. Smith, Jaunita Johnston, John D. Brooks, and Hankins Parker; General B. Y. P. U. Officers. Hoyt Nations, H. L. King, D. T. Rogers, Houston Gravellee, Hugh Maddox, Mildred Sconyers, and Jack Finley; General Sunday School Officers. Annie Moon, Pianist; J. P. Holiday, Chorister; and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Harris, Faculty Advisers. Railway Express Clears Baggage Troubles Getting vacation baggage "out of the way" is the problem uppermost in the minds of many college men and women at this time of the year. This applies not only to trunks or suitcases containing clothes, but also to books and study materials to be returned home. Perhaps there is also the bicycle or sporting paraphe-nalia that will be very useful during the summer. A convenient solution for all these little shipping problems is provided by the Railway Express Agency. It is merely necessary to 'phone the local express agent, and consider the job done. There is no unnecessary fuss, or extra effort involved to get this service in action. Moreover, all such shipments can be sent with "charges collect". Special tags and labels are provided, and that is all there is to it. Personals Miss Dorothy Thompson and Miss Mary Childress of Montgomery spent the weekend in Auburn for the final dances. Duncan Mitchell and John Harrel spent the weekend in Monte-vallo for the dances. Among the Montgomery girls present for the dances were: Georgette Johnson, Patty and Eleanor Upchurch, Edith Mathws, Margaret Caddell and Jerry Moore. From Huntingdon came the following young ladies for the dances: Nancy Sorrell, Frances Mid-dlebrooks, Elizabeth Downing, and Mary Rutland. Miss Madeleine Richardson spent the weekend at her home in Selma. Betty McKay also spent the weekend at her home in Montgomery. Elizabeth Nettles To Wed Former Auburn Student Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nettles of Tunnel Springs and Peterson announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Elizabeth to Boardman Nettles Ivey of Clan-ton. The wedding will take place the early part of June. Boardman Ivey was a member of the class of 1936. He was a very popular man on the campus being a member of the polo team, a member of Blue Key, member of the Inter-fraternity Council, a major in the R. O. T. C, a member of Scabbard and Blade, and a member of the Sigma Pi social fraternity. AUBURN'S MOST MODERN CAFE TASTY FOODS PROMPT SERVICE Auburn Grille Air Conditioned Potato Starch Is New Glue Base Sweet potato starch may form the basis for a flourishing new Southern industry, said Charles Breedlove, who made a report on a Scientific American article, "Starch from Sweet Potatoes," at the Ag Club meeting here Wednesday night. The undersirable yellow color of this product has in the past prevented its extensive sale, but sweet potato starch of a purity, color, and quality equal to that of the finest starches is now an actuality. The very high degree of viscosity demanded by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for a suitable adhesive to be used on postage stamps, labels, and envelopes is made possible by this starch. It has been shown by tests to be the only starch produced in the United States meeting these requirements. At present a foreign product manufactured from conova root is being used exclusively by the Federal Government for these purposes. A factory at Laurel, Miss., in the heart of the South's principal sweet potato growing section, is now producing around a hundred thousand pounds of this product annually. The textile industry is consuming about the entire output of this Mississippi plant at present. The sweet potato season is 100 days long, and during this time the plant operates on a 24-hour basis including Sunday. Special starch making sweet potatoes are grown to some extent by the farmers; however, the plant uses cull potatoes exclusively. In this plant the potatoes are passed under a series of sprayers that wash off all grit and foreign matter. They are then ground to break up the starch gramules, chemicals are added for bleaching purposes, and the starch-bearing liquid is screen from the pulp, which is a by-product of the plant and which is used for stock feed. The liquid goes through a second bleaching process and is allowed to settle to the bottom of large vats, where the water is drawn off and the starch is dried. This plant was financed by the Federal Government for the purpose of developing an industry to help the people who were on rural relief in South Mississippi, and at the same time be a permanent J. R. Moore Jeweler and Optometrist All makes of Watches The Perfect Graduation Gift Give Her a Diamond Opelika — Phone 120-J New Members Of Cardinal Key Are Initiated Cardinal Key, National Honorary Society for Women, held its annual initiation banquet Monday night above the College Inn. The new initiates present were: Thea Dunn, Rene Gibson, Rachael Hereford, Nell King, Clara Merrill, Rubye Pitts, Camilla Newberry, Eleanor Scott, Anne Winn, Annie Lou Whittaker, and Dr. Rosa Lee Walston. President Mildred Glass acted as toastmaster. Alumni members living in Auburn also attended the banquet. benefit to Southern agriculture. A second plant, privately financed, is being planned in Florida, and it is estimated that not fewer than 150 such plants will be necessary to fill the increasing demand for root starch. SERVEL ELECTROLUX THE Gas REFRIGERATOR ...issilent, thrifty, because it freezes with no moving parts! EVERYONE likes to save money. That's why Servel Elcclrolux grows more popular every day. This famoos silent refrigerator has no moving parte in its entire freezing system." Nothing to wear or become inefficient. ThW simplicity means freedom from frig upkeep expense . . . means continue low running cost. Call at our showroom today and ask to see the bea'jri-ful new Servel Electrolux models thaft can be yours on easy terms. Alabama Natural Gas Corp. lreat yourself to refreshment at r-|ODlC Opelika Bottling Co. Phone 7i PAGE FOUR THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1938. Rogers,, Stewart Are Stars In Film Teamed romantically for the first time, Ginger Rogers and James Stewart are currently co-starred in the highly romantic screen comedy, "Vivacious Lady", which plays Friday and Saturday at the Tiger Theatre. Virtually an unknown two years ago, Stewart has soared to a high place in film popularity as a result of his last three hits. "Seventh Heaven," "The Last Gangster", and "Navy, Blue and Gold." In "Vivacious Lady", Stewart essays the role of a repressed botany (professor who encounters Ginger Rogers, featured entertainer at a nightclub, and falls madly in love with her. The greater part of the amusing action in this comedy romance takes place in a small university town in upstate New York. Here the newly married night club entertainer and her erudite spouse settle down in different homes, while the apprehensive husband tries to summon enough nerve to tell his stern father, the college president, that he has married a night club beauty. Ginger Roeers and James Stewart play the frantic lovers in this offering, while James Ellison, as the playboy cousin to the fainthearted instructor completes the hectic triangle by being "Jonny-on- the-spot" when the lonesome bride wants to make whoopee. "The Loveliest Village Of The Plains" From The Air WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 THURSDAY, MAY 12 HE BLASTED HER off BROADWAY with SCARELINE TYPE! • GEORGE • TONE LOVE IS A HEADACHE -* TED HEALY',',4. — MICKEY ROONEY Novelty and Comedy MARTIN THEATRE iaess More About Our Publications (Continued from page one) a newspaper. So for crying out loud, someone tell me why it couldn't be changed to a weekly of six or eight page proportions so it could at least assume something of the appearance of one. It doesn't seem plausible that it would hurt the "cow college" pride of the Auburn students to have anything less than a semi-weekly student newspaper. The larger colleges in the country have weekly papers, and they have much more news to publish and many more students to read the paper. There are only three or four such freaks in the whole country. This is a kind of a swan song to a noble ambition, it might easily be guessed. There isn't much we could do, other than what we have done in calling the matter to your attention (Remember Auburn is a democratic institution,), about furthering action on the matter. But we do gently persuade you to read and digest that which we have said, give it constructive thought, and maybe by the time your children are in school at Auburn the idea will have gotten around. However, :::me must be given the idea. We don't expect any change within the next several years; it would be too reactionary to suit the temper of the school and its glorious student body Emory Mathematics Wizard Stumps College Faculty Atlanta, Ga. — (ACP)—Four-teen- year-iold Willis Dysart, a rural Georgia youth with but two years of formal schooling, has Emory University professors a bit bewildered. They are bewildered because, in a few seconds time, is his head, he can do among other things such mathematical unfoelievables as find the square root of 138,- 799,961 and add seven three digit figures accurately—and he doesn't use pencil and paper. One of this wizard's special stunts is to ask your blrthdate, then tell you your age in the number of seconds ycu have livedo Prof. Orr Gives Garden Tea For Student Teachers An elaborate garden breakfast was given recently by Prof. Edna J. Orr of the School of Education honoring the student teachers in Home Economics Educational Vocational. The guest of honor was Miss Marie Robelot of New Orleans. Miss Thelma Graves was also one of the honored guests. Those attending this affair were Mary Alice Tucker, Camp Hill; Josephine Story, Opelika; Carolyn Hendricks, Brundige; Elizabeth Bryan, Brundiege; Vela Dennis, Wetumpka; Helen and Mary Bishop, Lincoln; Mrs. Doris Chrietz-berg Mantel, Union Springs; and Irma Spears, Pisgah. New York Students To Study Cities New York City — (ACP)—A new experiment in municipal government research has been instituted here by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia and this city's municipal educational institutions. Under a new plan announced last week, students in the city's colleges will be trained for civil service careers by doing undergraduate research in the various policy forming departments of the city government. "These studies and surveys will be of a research, rather than an investigative nature," the sponsors of the plan announced. "Students of marked ability and interest will be appointed as research associates on the staff of the department of investigation to serve during the duration of their projects as volunteer assistants without compensation, but with full credit for their work by college authorities. A. I. Ch. E. Convention Is Discussed At Meeting At an A. I. Ch. E. Meeting Tuesday night a general discussion of the recent convention of the student chapters of A. I. Ch. E. at the University of Tennessee was held. Different phases of the convention were explained by John Eagan, John Cobb, Winston Wood, and L. W. Armstrong. The convention, which students from Auburn, Tech, Miss. State, N. C. State, V. P. I., Virginia, and Florida attended, was also attended by Forrest Crabtree, J. M. Edge, John Lanier, and Kelly Dixon. Other items on the program included a talk on Chemical Engineering by Albert Arruzza and an inspection of the Industrial Chemistry Laboratory. It was decided by the A. I. Ch. E. to have a social before the end of the year in order to bring the chemical engineering students into a closer group. Patronize Plainsman advertisers. Patrcnize Plainsman advertisers. Examinations will begin next week. POCKET BILLIARDS FOR STUDENTS (An Editorial From The Baltimore Sun) The hope entertained in some quarters that billiards will presently become a ranking college sport is a pleasant one to contemplate. Except perhaps for the demands which the mastery of the game makes upon time it is one that seems to be preeminently fitted to find a prominent place in extra-curricular activities. In addition to having retained the cha'acter which led one seventeenth century writer to describe it as a "most gentle, cleanly and ingenious game," it is one that ideally, at least, develops just that combination of beautiful physical discipline and mental alertness which have always been the goals of American education. To be sure, it does not consitute exercise in the same way as a basket ball game or a hockey match does. Billiards requires a finer and more delicate kind of muscular precision, a more subtle obedience of hand and eye to the mind, rather like that which fencing encourages. Intellectually it may not quite have parity with chess, but there are aspects cf it which strongly suggest the strategic intricacies of the combinational and positional problems of that game. Indeed, it might crudely be compared with chess played with foils. And finally it could well be used as a point of departure for all manner of instructive studies supplementing the classroom work in certain subjects. Think only of the beautiful object lessons it would provide in physics—indedd, it is only by a more profound knowledge of physical laws that most of us possess that the spectator at a match between experts can even reconcile himself to the belief that what he has seen done is at all possible. In any case the game is one that should prosper in academic setting, maybe we should say it ought to click there—if, that is, the average student is equal to its demands. The implements of the game may be solid ivory; their use requires very different qualities. REED'S BILLIARD PARLOR Students Decide On Government ills Ithaca, N. Y. —(ACP)—A collegian's program for righting many cf the ills of the nation was formulated by Cornell, Dartmouth and University cf Pennsylvania students in conference here to discuss ways and means of "Making Democracy Work." After considerable discussion, the delegates favored: Governmental endorsemnt of labor's right to organize and bargain collectively and endorsed the National Labor Relations Act principles. Economic sanctions against aggressors of democratic nations; For local governments, the elimination of unnecessary offices, consolidation of duties and consolidation of unnecessary small governmental units. Control of competition for some industries, and removal of monopolies for theirs, and governmental regulation of utilities. The delegates voted down extension of government control of the press. FRIDAY and SATURDAY Perfumed Lightning Hits a College Town! i » « u m^„ m^ \i Hi - Pharmaceutical Society Elects New Officers In a recent election the following persons were chosen as officers of the Auburn Pharmaceutical Society for the forthcoming year. President, Jamie L. Meigs; Vice- President, C. R. Barron; Secretary- Treasurer, J. D. Bozeman; Reporter, Ruby Helen Stokes; Parliamentarian, Beth Murphy. 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Title | 1938-05-11 The Auburn Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | Semi-Weekly Wednesday THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN VOL. LXI Z-I AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, MAY- 11, 1938 NUMBER 63 Kappa Delta Pi Taps Seven Teachers Seven new members have been elected to Kappa Delta Pi, national honorary education fraternity. They are Byron W. Bean, Clan-ton; J. B. Brackin, Headland; Rex Brannon, Midland City; Bennie Jean Dabbs, Alexander City; Dan Meadows, Salem; Mrs. Mary Mc- Sturkie, Auburn; and Helen Williams, Opelika. At the recent banquet held at the Terrace Tea Room in honor of the initiates Roy Bolen, Jackson, served as master of ceremonies, and honor guests were Mrs. L. N. Duncan and Mrs. Carl Preer. Principal speaker at the banquet was the Rev Carl Preer, who spoke on "Pathways that lead to Culture." He was introduced by Prof. Edna J. Orr, of the school of education who is counselor for the Auburn chapter of the fraternity. Entertainment features included an accordia«"solo by Mac Rach-man tap dancing by Louise Kreher, Kernie Hawkins, and Mary Hayes, and a skit, "Reaping Vengeance" by the initiates. The Rev. Preer said that science, logic, art, and religion are four paths which lead to culture. Science, he said, is a means by which man ascertains something of the material universe; logic is a process by which man explains something of nature and by which man expresses an urge for basic irderli-ness; art is a means of expressing and enjoying the beautiful. Religion is man's connecting link with the universal—man's instrument for identifying himself with Creation. Vet Hill Contributes Many Luminaries I Ey H. B. TITLE This year, more than ever before, our veterinary school has contributed quite a number of outstanding athletes to Auburn. Some cf these scintillating stars are: Cordon MacEachern, David Sprinkle, Dick Swindle, Louis Diamond, Sana Dorfman, Bert Reinow, Fred Shell, and Bob Dickinson. Gordon MacEachern who is a sophcmore, is considered by many as one of the starting tackles for next year. He has often been commended upon his aggressive, and exhilirating type of football. Here is one boy who is going places next year. Dick Swindle, who turned in the best pitching performances last year is a junior and the star pitcher of Auburn's hurling corps. No less a luminary is Louis Diamond another of Auburn's array of whom much should be heard in the next two years. David Sprinkle, sophomore' is one of Coach Hutsells mainstays on the track squad. His performances in the pole vault/, high jump, and broad jump have met with the approval of all Auburn rooters. He was one of the high point scorers in the Southeastern Conference track meet last year and is expected to repeat at the next meet. Bob Dickinson, sophomore, has been showing a lot of promise in the sprints and broad jump. A lot is expected from him too. Sam Dorfman, junior, is captain and coach of the boxing team and due to his tireless efforts many Auburn students have bene taught the fine points of self defense. Fred Shell, sophomore, a member of the polo team has drawn quite a bit of praise on his hard riding and sharp shooting. Bert Reinow, senior, a member of the swimming team for the past two years has also been an instructor of the Life Saving course offered to students. NOTICE Anyone desiring to serve on the Business Manager's Staff of the Plainsman next year, please attend meeting at 8 P. M. Friday in the Plainsman office, or see Charlie Grisham, N-l Garden Court Dormitory. Phone 459-W. Tigers Win Second Conference Victory From Florida Gators At Gainesville Auburn's well-balanced track team won its second Southeastern Conference meet of the season when it defeated the Florida Gators, 72 1-2 to 53 1-2, at Gains-ville last Saturday. In a freshman track meet run concurrently with the varsity e-vents the Baby Gators won 10 first places and tied for another to win over the Auburn frosh, 10 1-2 to 3 1-2. First places were, the only ones counted. Chester Bulger in the shot put, Jim Swanner in the mile and 880, Speck Kelly in the 440-yard dash, Dave Rogers in the javelin, Chuck Morgan in the high jump and 120 yard high hurdles, Dave Sprinkle in the pole vault, Bob Dickinson in the broad jump and John Roberts in the two-mile run were the Bengals' stalwarts who garnished first places for the victors. Francis Kearney, Florida scintil-lant, broke the Gator track mark in the 220-yard dash. He ran it in 21.7 seconds, bettering his old record of 22 flat. Summary: Shot Put—Won by Bulger, Auburn1, 45 ft. 3 1-2 inches; second, Walker, Florida 44 feet, 5 1-2 inches; third, Krejcier, Florida, 43 feet, 3 1-2 inches. Mile Run—Won by Swanner, Auburn; second, Gresham, Auburn third, Newell, Florida. Time 4:33. 4 seconds. 440 yard run—Won by S. Kelly, Auburn; second, Shearer, Auburn; Third, Nichols, Auburn. Time 51.5 seconds. Javelin—Won by Rogers, Auburn, 175 feet 1 inch; second, Heath, Auburn, 169 feet 6 inches; third, Bettis, Florida, 150 feet. High Jump—Won by Morgan, Auburn, 6 feet, 1 1-2 inches; second, Rayburn, Florida, 6 feet; third, South, Auburn, 5 feet 11 inches. 100-yard dash—Won by Kearney, Florida; second, McGahey, Florida; thrid, Dickinson, Auburn, Time 9.8 seconds. Pole Vault—Won by Sprinkle, Auburn; second, Stevenson, Florida; Rayburn, Florida, and What-ley, Auburn, tied for third. Height 12 feet, 4 1-2 inches. 120-Year High Hurdles—Won by Morgan, Auburn; second, Sellers, Auburn; third, Raymond, Florida. Time 15.5 seconds. Broad Jump—Won by Dickinson, Auburn, 23 feet 7 3-4 inches; second, Baldwin, Florida, 22 feet 7 3-4 inches; third, Sprinkle, Auburn, 22 feet 6 3-4 inches. 880-yard run — won by Swanner, Auburn; second, Newell, Florida; thrid, Way, Florida. Time 2 minutes, 2 seconds. Discus—Won by Duggan, Florida, 131 feet, 8 3-4 inches; second, Davis, Florida, 128 feet, 11 3-4 inches; third, Bulger, Auburn, 125 feet, 10 1-4 inches. 220-Year dash—Won by Kearney, Florida; second, McGahey, Florida; third, Cockrell, Auburn. Time 21.7 seconds. (New University record. Two Mile Run—Won by Roberts, Auburn; second, Williamson, Florida; third, Watson, Florida. Time 11.0 minutes, 9 seconds. 220-Yard Low Hurdles—Won by Stevens, Florida; Morgan, Auburn, and Sellers, Auburn, tied for second. Time 25 seconds. How To Make Worthwhile Publications Of Plainsman, Glomerata Is Told Editorials concerning the two publications, the Plainsman and the Glomerata, especially editorials seeking certain important changes and innovations, have graced the editorial page of this paper time and time again. It is f a i r ly probable that they were never read, hence the placing of this one on t h e front page. (Possibly, it will be able to cash in on some of the notoriety of t h e recnt bits of w r i t t e n matter concerning the worthy Spades organization.) The purpose of this editorial is to advance the arguments that both publications, as t h e y stand, are in deplorable state of affairs, though through no fault of their own. The blame Would be h a r d to place; no one would be willing to accept it. The Publications Board, ultra-conservative body, t h e student body, u l t r a - u n i n t e r e s t e d and ignorant of certain possibilities, the two publications, powerfully weak, are all asleep to the moot question of progression. They are not conscious of the fact that in this day and age t h e kind of no-progress-at all results in retrogression. We have all become so used to inertia that t h e v e r y idea of any constructive work looms as something vastly distasteful, radical, and uncalled-for. Possibly it is h u r t i n g some sweet l i t t l e feeling to say that the Glomerata which we have now serves no worthwhile purpose adequately. You will probably clasp it tightly to your breast with all its t r e a s u r e of dead photographs and meaningless captions and swear to never p a r t with it, declare that your college life shall be further enriched in l a t e r years when you pull it out and wipe t h e dust off it. If that's the a t t i t u d e you wish to take, fine! J u s t serves our purpose. If you want something that could really be utilized for such sentimental drippings why not have a book that will serve t h e purpose. You guessed it. We a r e still h a r p i n g on t h e magazine yearbook i d e a , ' t h e collection of periodical publications of a p i c t u r e and editorial n a t u r e which may b e bound as nicely as our presnt yearbook and preserved. Mind you, it is also a good idea to conserve worthwhile material. It must be admitted that it is also an i n t e r e s t i n g experiment to see if the physical volume will withstand the ravages of time but not near so i n t e r e s t i n g as it would b e to t a k e down one which had stood u p and still held a w e a l t h of material concerning your college life, t h a t time which you would like to remember but which will slip your memory, most of it, unless you keep some legible accounts, something, I repeat, more reminiscent t h a n a bunch of pictures and a few captions. With one of these books, a clear and a n accurate account of t h e entire school year might be kept for future use. With the periodic publication of these books, material for current perusal would be had. Now, for the other matter, that of the Plainsman. It is deplorable how t h e Plainsman struggles along, starving for t h e lack of front page copy. It is unestimable ego t h a t maint a i n s that there is enough front page news on this campus for two editions each week, especially with one other paper to serve the needs of the townspeople. And t h e poor, old Plainsman, so l i t t l e and aenemic t h a t it doesn't evn look like (Continued on page four) Blue Bonnet Teas I Are Held Each Tuesday Once each week, on Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 o'clock, the girls in Foods, III, class are entertaining with a Blue Bonnet tea in the dining room of Smith Hall. Three menues are prepared for each tea, with the prices ranging from ten to twenty cents for each plate. Miss Gatchell, instructor of the Foods class and director of the teas, explained that a minimum price was placed to the plates to defray the expenses of buying and preparation. Though the entire class is utilized in the preparation and serving of these teas, special groups have been appointed to alternate in the planning of theTnenues and the general supervision of the affairs. Miss Gatchell further explained that more than the providing of a "delightful rendezvous" for students, faculty, and townspeople, these Blue Bonnett teas serve to give the class practical experience in the planning and preparation of such menues and in tea and dining room management. Invitations to these teas are extended to the student body, faculty, and townspeople. Foster Is Elected 0. D, K. President At an Omricron Delta Kappa meeting Monday night, L. E. Foster was elected president of the honorary organization for the coming year. He succeeds Lopez Man-toux, who is completing a year of service in that capacity. Bill Troup was selected vice-president succeeding A. D. Holmes and Billy McGehee was elected to fill the position of treasurer being vacated by Buck Darden. Keys were presented to the tltvelve new members and the officers were installed. An initiation and banquet for the newly tapped members was held last Tuesday night. The formal initiation took place in President L. N. Duncan's office. The banquet was held on the Pitts Hotel terrace. Ralph Draughon was the principal speaker for the occasion. Short talks were made by Col. Wallace, Dr. Duncan, Dr. Charles Davis, Judge T. D. Sam-ford, Jr., and Dr. Albert Collins, the newly tapped honorary member. Jarvis Brown acted as toast-master. The following outstanding members of the Junior Class were initiated: Edwin Godbold, Bo Russell, Jim Hilleke, Perry Schwartz, L. E. Foster, Billy McGehee, Bunchy Fowler, Sam Teague, John Eai-gan, Curty Farley, George Knight, and Bill Troup. Secretary Grant To Attend Jackson Alumni Meeting A recent communication from Mr. Howard H. Knowles, formerly of Birmingham, and now a resident of Jackson, Miss., reveals that a chapter of the Auburn Alumni Association has been organized in that city, Porter Grant, Alumni Secretary, said this morning. Mr. Knowles was a member of the class of "25. The next meeting of the Jackson club will be on May 13, with Secretary Grant attending. Pictures of the football games of the 1937 season will be shown. This new organization will benefit the association and will add many Alumni active members to the rolls. At the next meeting of the Jackson club, a sing-song session will be held to arouse the enthusiasm of the old Auburn spirit. Mr. Knowles said. PRIVILEGE RIDING Field Artillery Sophomores who have had equitation will be given privilege riding May 14, 15, 21 and 22. About 40 horses will be available each day. Riders will sign up for privilege riding in the military office not later than 1,1:00 A. .M 6f the Saturday of the week end they desire to ride, indicating which day they desire to ride. Rho Chi Taps Two Pharmacy Juniors Ruby Helen Stokes and Jamie L. Meigs, juniors in the school of pharmacy, have been tapped for membership in Rho Chi, national honorary pharmaceutical society. New members were pledged at a recent meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society by T. W. Robertson, president of the Auburn chapter. The Rho Chi Society promotes the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences and good fellowship. The society was founded at the University of Michigan in 1922, and Zeta chapter was installed at Auburn in 1925. Student membership is restricted to undergraduates who have shown proficiency in the science of Pharmacy, who have good scholastic averages and who exhibit a spirit of good fellowship. Elections to the society are held twice each year. Student members of the society are T. W. Robertson, W. V. Stough, A. F. Ashurst, and W. M. Lamar. In addition there are three faculty members, Professors L. S. Blake, G. W. Hargreaves and A. F. Nickel. Miss Stokes is from Montgomery and is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She is also a member of Cardinal Key. Meigs is from Cent-erville and is a graduate of Birmingham Southern. Co-ed's Intramural Sports To End The women's intramural program will be completed the early part of next week, Miss Fannie Stollenwerck reports. Those activities now in progress are badminton and the tennis singles. Final contestants in the tennis singles are Madelon Richardson and Mary Hayes. The archery tournament will be held and completed next week. Winners of recently completed activities are Frances Barnes in shuffleboard singles, Kappa Delta sorority in mass badminton, shuffleboard and the tennis doubles. The eight competing groups in points acquired during the year are led by the Kappa Delta sorority, who are thereby winners of the W. A. A. cup. The cup and the individual awards will be presented at a program in Lang-don Hall tomorrow. Union College Students Streamline Government SCHENECTADY, N. Y., (ACP) —Union College students have streamlined their under-graduate governing system. By a vote of the student body, undergraduates have adopted a new constitution that provides for functional and proportional representation, petition, referendum and recall. The new constitution provides for a Student Council form of government, in which eleven council-men" are to be elected by extracurricular organizations supported by student tax, twenty-five elected on the basis of one for each forty students, four class presidents and a student tax committee chairman. Faculty coordinator of student activities will advise but not vote in the Council. Marguerite Johnson Is N ew Future Homemakers Head Marguerite Johnson, Auburn, and Kathryn McClellan, Decatur, home economics students at the Alabama Polytechnic, have been elected president and vice-president, respectively, of the Auburn collegiate chapter of .the Future Homemakers of America. At the chapter's last meeting it was decided that the organization would contribute toward the expenses of the Women's Student Handbook. Principal speaker at the meeting was Prof. Edna J. Orr, faculty adviser for the chapter. Before the close of the regular session the chapter will aid with the interior decoration of the Wesley Memorial House. Spring Singing Scheduled To Take Place Tonight At 7 There are only three more- issues of the Plainsman. Martin Is Elected Blue Key Prexy The initiation of 13 neophytes and the holding of their annual banquet was held last Saturday evening by members of Blue Key. The banquet was held, following the afternoon dance of the finals of which Blue Key was host, at the Baptist church at 6:30 p. m. Immediately following the banquet a formal initiation was held for the pledges, acquainting them with the ritual and principles of Blue Key. It was at this time that Capt. Hamm was inducted into the chapter as an honorary member. Talks on the history and purpose of Blue Key were made by ex-president John Pollard, David Hamilton, Armstead Harper, Malcolm McDonald and Jack Adams. An election of new officers was held. Those receiving offices include Allen Martin, president; James Swanner, vice-president; Foy Laseter, secretary and treasurer; and Roy Taylor, corresponding secretary. The new members who comprise Blue Key are Dallas Benton, Allen Martin, Oliver Fletcher, David Roberts, Horace Weissinger, Shelton Pinion, Andy Cox, Roy Taylor, Foy Laseter, Marion Walker, C. C. Owens, and Joe Crooks. David Hamilton and Armstead Harper made the arrangements for the banquet. Supreme Court To Act On Football WASHINGTON, D. C, (ACP)— Tho nation's highest tribunal, the U. S. Supreme Court, will soon tell the nation whether or not football is an educational activity that comes under the heading of an essential governmental function. The state of Georgia and its two state institutions, the University of Georgia and Georgia School of Techuology, together with 14 other state universities, are asking the court to rule a-gainst the federal admission tax for athletic contests sponsored by state institutions. The U. S. attorney general's offices hold that, "We hazard the statement that the members of the Constitutional Convention would doubt that twenty-two men playing a game with a ball constitute an essential government function." The defendants hold that public education is a government function and that holding athletic contests is an integral party of the public education program. College Has Radio Series To Orientate Freshmen East Lansing, Mich., —(ACP)— Next fall's Michigan State College freshmen'will arrive on the campus all ready oriented to the early part of college life—at least they will be if they listen to a new series of radio programs the college is sponsoring. The programs, broadcast over WKAR this month, will tell them all about registration, payment of fees and other formalities necessary for enrollment in the class of '42. This is believed to be the first time radio has been used to instruct freshmen before they arrive on the campus. Beta Kappa Elects Officers For Coming Year The Sigma Chapter of the Beta Kappa Fraternity recently elected the following oficers to serve for 1938 and 1939. President, Arthur C. Sansing; Vice-President, Dickie Allen; Treasurer, Jacque Houser; Guard, Johnnie Brassell; Chancellor, Everett S. Brooks; Interfraternity Council representative, Johnnie Brassell. The battle of Harmonies will be staged tonight at 7:00 at the W. P. A. Amphitheater when fraternities and sororities will compete in the Spring Singing for the a-wards offered by Blue Key and O. D. K., and Sphinx respectively. President L. N. Duncan will present both trophies to the winners, According to John Scott Pollard, president of Blue Key and chairman on arrangements the award to be given by O. D. K. and Blue Key has been received. The following inscription appears on the cup: Winner O. D. K. — Blue Key Spring Singing 1938 Each fraternity group will be alowed to sing only one other song besides the required song "All Through the Night." The same restriction has been placed upon the sorority groups which are required to sing "Smiling Through." The awards will be based on the rendition of both songs. The fraternities taking part in the competition are Sigma Nu, P. K. A., S. A. E., Sigma Chi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Lambda Tau, Alpha Psi, Beta Kappa, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Phi Delta Theta. The sororities competing for the Sphinx award' are Kappa Delta, SChi Omega, Theta Upsilon, and Phi Omega Pu. The singing will be open to the public and will provide entertainment for all. Carberry Addresses Delta Sigma Pi "Scholarship, leadership, character, personality, initiative, and the ability to solve problems are the essential characteristics of a successful business man" said Prof. Francis X. Carberry, in a speech made at Delta Sigma Pi meeting last night. In talking on "Prerequisites to Business Success," he said that success is not generally achieved by a perosn who has mastered one of the essentials. "These qualities work together, and the successful men in the business world have all." Mr. Carberry's talk was based on material taken from a magazine article, combined with a number of personal observations relating to employment and promotion in business ranks. After Prof. Carberry's speech the newly elected officers were • installed, and retiring president George Perry expressed his regrets that he leaves the chapter this year. T Groups Install New Officers The annual installation banquet of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. was held Saturday evening, May 7, at 6:15 o'clock in the Eastern Star Hall over College Inn. The banquet was planned under the direction of Miss Virginia Adams with the -assistance of Marguerite Reynolds, Ann Moon and Edither Patten. The progilam consisted of a vocal solo by Ann McRee and a "professor quiz." Miss Zoe Dobbs was the main speaker of the evening with Ann Moon and Clyde Jones, president of the organization, making short talks. New officers who were installed in Y. M. C. A. are Landis Worthy, president, with others being announced later. Officers for Y. W. C. A. are Ann Moon, president; Dorothy Summers, vice-president; Camilla Newberry, secretary; Char lotte Edwards, treasurer; and Mar-querite Reynolds, reporter. Vogtle In Hospital Alvin Vogtle, Jr., underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Vincent's on Tuesday afternoon He is said to be resting easily. Vogtle is a junior in business administration and a member of the Sigma Nu social fraternity. PAGE TWO THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1938. Plainsman Editorials WE PUBLISH A GRIPE REGISTERED BY ANOTHER NEWSPAPER The following editorial appeared in the Armour Tech News in Chicago. It has a few points that may well be adapted to Auburn, its students, and their attitude toward their newspaper. Whose Newspaper? Mind you now, we're not complaining. This is merely an exposition of our exasperation over a situation that has exasperated us on the Tech News for a long time. To put it bluntly, we've been disappointed in a game with the student body, with the publicity office, with the faculty and with the administration. Their attitude in this game is something like this: I know some news but I won't tell until its printed in the daily papers." Well, that's all very fine, lots of fun too, but it happens that we on the staff are also students of engineering, and haven't the time to go chasing around looking for news that breaks unexpectedly. Some months ago Dr. Hotchkiss resigned his position as president of our school — very "hot" news. You can imagine how mortifying it was to us when we read a-bout it in the metropolitan dailies coming out on our day of publication. We were "scooped." The school promptly notified the dailies, completely ignoring us—after all, no one reads the Tech News but Armour students. Many, many choice stories have slipped by us in such a manner. There are many small but interesting personal stories about the students themselves that never find their way into print. Our staff is limited and naturally can't know of the majority of these. It may be due to modesty, or bashfulness, or most likely, indifference, but the students themselves never take the trouble to inform us of these things. It may be that we are crying "sour grapes." Perhaps we are. Much of the fault probably lies in a lack of alertness on our part. The fact remains, never-the-lss, that this paper belongs to Armour—to its students and to its faculty. The news it prints is the news that the staff thinks is parons will find most interesting and edifying. Its purpose is to be of most service to Armour and to represent Armour in the form of a publication with true newspaper policies. To be "scooped" is a reflection upon the caliber of Armour as well as those upon its staff. The Auburn Plainsman 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 539. J. R. Buntin Editor - R. H. Workman - Managing Editor G. L. Edwards — Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Editor: L. E. Foster, Edwin Godbold. News Editor: J. H. Wheeler. Sports Editor: Bill Troup. Society Editor: Eleanor Scott. Feature Editor: Joan Metzger Barkalow. Cartoonist: Wilbur Bagby. Special Writers: Jack Steppe, Franklyn Ward. Reporters: Charlie Burns, Nancye Thompson, Mitchell Wadkins, John Godbold, Ed. Smith, B. L. Mundhenk, Gus Pearson, Babe McGehee, J. B. Thomas, Johnnie Stansberry, Joh» Ivey, S. G. Slappey, Laurens Pierce, Eugenia Sanderson. Kate Gresham BUSINESS STAFF Assistant Business Managers: Sam Teague. Alvln Vogtle. Advertising Manager: Charlie Grisham. Assistant Advertising Managers: William Carrol, Julian Myrick. Advertising Assistants: Bob Berney, Bob Armstrong. Circulation Manager: Arthur Steele. Circulation Assistants: Walter Going, Claude Hayden, D. W. Moody. Represented for national advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc. Member of Associated Collegiate Press. Distributor of Collegiate Digest. The responsibility of putting out a newspaper that tells the most about Armour, and Armour people, and Armour doings lies with the student body, the faculty, and the administration as well as with its staff. If they have any news that the rest of the school should konw or would like to know, why don't they use this "common ground" as a means of doing it. Well that's off our chests. What a relief! MATTERS OF WORLD PEACE CANNOT COMPLETELY ESCAPE EVEN US The other day the Institute of Public Opinion stated that it had acquired statistics proving that 69 per cent of a cross section of the American people favor unqualified neutrality as the wisest course for the United States to follow. Even more pertinent is the fact that 70 per cent stated that they believed it had been a mistake for us to enter the last war. Today while we turn our eyes toward peace programs which college students are supporting enthusiastically, we find that a recent survey of student opinion on peace reveals that American students do not approve of consumers' boycott against Japan collective security, or participation in a foreign war. According to the Creightonian, published by Creighton University, 38 colleges in 18 states were contacted for this survey with a total of 9,858 votes recorded. In regard to the second question, which was concerned with the popularity of compulsory ROTC, the survey showed that an overwhelming majority of college students are opposed to compulsory military drill in any schools other than those which exist primarily for the purpose of military training. In reference to a permanent policy for keeping America out of war students down ed the proposal of collective security by a large majority, with only 21.6 casting a favorable vote. In comparison with the Results of the Survey on Public Opinion, the percentage of students favoring unqualified neutrality is low, since the student poll registered only 39.2 per cent favoring neutrality, while 69 per cent was registered for in the public opinion survey. Well, students at Auburn wouldn't be concerned with such trivial matters as world war and world peace. We are above such matters. It all goes to remind one of the article in a former issue of "Ken" in which was depicted a fable with which everyone is familiar. It seems there were an angel, a little devil, and a monkey. The monkey was one of those three characters who sees, hears, and speaks no evil. These three individuals saw that the state of world affairs was definitely in a mess. However, being optimistic, the little angel argued that things would come out nicely in the outcome. The monkey was willing to give it a try, so they assumed a position of vantage above the world of hearing, speaking, and seeing, no evil. But affairs were in such a state of havoc that this procedure could not be continued. The Smell coming from the maladjustment and trouble down in the world overcame them. It was such an offensive odor that they had to give up the former act and each take a firm grip upon their noses. The dances are over and the students are getting over. The students are spent and so is their money. The students are broke and so are many of their hearts. Their hearts are aching and so are their heads. Their heads are buzzing and so are the professors. Exams are coming and so are the Yanks. The Yanks have Southern Holidays and so do we. By crackie, school is nearly out! Students at Oklahoma A. and M. College can walk on dry steamlined sidewalks even on icy, slippery days. When college engineers designed the underground system of laying steam heating lines between building they were placed underneath some of the main interconnecting sidewalks. The steam pipes keep ice or wet spots from collecting on the walks. Talk About The Town BY JACK STEPPE ~ R. L. MUNDHENK More about Moore . . . . Contrary to the expectations of many (ourselves included), Moore's orchestra for the finals turned out ^ to be a right smooth group of musicians. We can give Chairman Duncan credit for his orchestra, but we'd like to pick a bone with him about his statement on the decorations— as to how they were chosen because of their uniqueness and appropriateness, etc., etc. Why doesn't he show his true colors and tell us what we darn well know—that these decorations were picked because the bid was way under anything else ever heard of. Our apologies . . . . to the faculty member whom we tried to get off a light tower at the Spring Festival. Of course, if we had known he had the garlands of the past glories clinging to him, or had we known he was somebody extra-special, we never should have dared to deny him privileges to which he evidently believes he has a right. It goes without saying, however, that the students when asked to vacate similar positions, showed the better manners. They got down without argument—or special attention from the director. Things we're agin: Campus politicians Kilby prison rules for visiting dance dates Listening to speeches in military formation "One Person" To-night . . . . comes the Spring Sing. Blue Key is to be commended for the effort they have expended to make this event an annual one, and on of the events of the school year. The Sing this year promises to surpass even that of last year, when some exceedingly fine vocal groups were heard. The End . . . . is just beginning. Exams, as you have probably heard are just around the weekend. For ourselves it will be the last time, and while we are anything but a sentimentalist, we do feel sorta funny at the thought of leaving to venture out into the chilly world. Auburn is "like that . . . as even you doubting freshmen will find out if you stay here. Poetry . . . . So we are told. A certain young fellow from France Went to sleep in some grass filled With ance What you're thinking is wrong For he sleep right along Cause the ance stayed out of his pance. (Snitched) Bogart is either a gentleman or we caught him napping. We had a "hill billy" band down for dances at the "Cow College" and he didn't even say that he thought it appropriate. How now, Walt? When we get all the space filled with clipped editorials we will go start on this semester's school work. Believe it or not, the Plainsman is no plaything. Collegiate Review (By Associated Collegiate Press) 20,000,00 people are drawn into college football stadia each fall. The game of football existed in England as early as 1175. One-half of one per cent of entering college freshmen are 15 years old or younger. American colleges and universities give out approximately $30,000,000 in scholarships. College and university students compose 15 per cent of the youth of the U. S. of college age. Approximately 80 per cent of higher education is co-education. Harvard University has discovered that its students are growing taller at the rate of one inch every 32 years. Graduation exercises each June represent an annual turnover of approximately $20,- 000,000 in direct expenses. The American Association of University Women has 50,000 members. To educate an R. O. T. C. student so that he can receive a reserve officers' commission when he graduates from college costs $739 where such training is compulsory. Up to ten different races have been represented in the University of Hawaii at one time. Hollywood cameras are clicking on the Virginia Military Institute campus these days getting "local color" for the film version of "Brother Rat." The University of West Virginia glee club produced Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" with men in all roles. Connecticut State College co-eds successfully protested the imposing of five cent fines for holes made in walls of their dormitory rooms. Four Alexanders—a father and three sons— are enrolled in the University of Toledo. More than thirty religious denominational groups are represented in the Wheaton College student body. The University of Pittsburgh will be host this June to the convention of the American College Publicity Association. Sixteen Ems BY SPACES OUTER Spacer Outer wishes to borrow another phrase to continue this time with these great "Auburn Knights" By These "U" Shall Know 'Em Robin "Rube" Russell (piano)—nice looking, courted a great deal by one of our campus queens, Kate Crossley. Nimble fingers and is a replica of Teddy Wilson. Curtis "Tubby" Griffith, (Bass Fiddle) — Can slap that fiddle around. Short and plump on the friendly side. Hilding "Horn" Homberg (Drums) — Rhythm of the bones, finest drummer in Lee County and U. S. A. (maybe), a great pepper upper and pepper outer! Walter "Chick" Hatcher (Trumpet) — A "peppy pumper," most friendly among the lads, short but no short runner and can he blow that horn! (Misses a few notes once in a while tho, ask Ivey). Macon "Mike" Ellis (Sax) — a darn good fellow, happy-go-lucky, swell footer and likes to air the boys around in the bus not to mention fixing flats! ! Joe Mitchell (Sax) —Little Guy. Sensible likes to rehearse a lot and furthermore, its rumored he is falling deeply in love with cute Betty Bell Bryant! ! Teh, Teh ! ! Frank Speight (Trombone)— A camera fiend, a runt, with a Casanova reputation (a mild one) How about it Emily Hixon? Same as below. Van Hodges (Trombone) —He has practically playing with "Blondie" Carson but his trombone stays at the College Inn, furthermore, he is rated along with Will Osborne's slide trombones! ! John "Ive" Ivey (Trumpet) — Lead a dog's life by "Yelvy" in the band and by Tony in the campus lab. A swell fellow, liked by all especially by the gas and he is a hot trumpeter. Edward "Eaddard" Wadsworth (Violin) — A rival of Rubinoff's, pink headed, and is still looking for a true flame! ! Frank "Here" Barnard (Sax) — A man of few words who uses his for his vocabulary. Gerald "Yelvy" Yelverton (Sax and Clarinet)— Quiet in personality, slim and shy leads the Knights a dog's life and believe it or not he is rated along with Benny Goodman in a fine style. He'll be on the top sometime soon—That is Spacer Outer's Opinion! And now for a little bit of "Sigma Nu Humor," folks! 'Tis rumored that L. E. Foster hates all women. Well, all except two, anyway. Phi Omega Pi "pops"—Jack Curry and Curtis Amos. And who is "Dingleberry Dan—My Man"— not Johnnie Davis ? ? ? "Horse" Herren seems to be carrying a torch for Handley. However late dates are late dates. Why do the Sigma Nu kids take their dates in the house through the front door but take then out by the side door? ? ? "Two and Two Make One" (In these cases) Marjor-ie Neal—Murray Bradley. Edith Cecil Carson—Chile Allen. Emily Hixon—Frank Speight. Nancye Thompson—Johnny Harrell. Bertha Kahn—Jack Carr. Kate Gresham—Johnny Brassell. Pete Wright-^Billy Hitchcock. Libba Hunt—Junior. Helen M.—Riley. Tooker—Alone. Now courteous is the Japanese! He always says, "Excuse me Please." He climbs into his neighbor's garden And smiles and says, "I beg your pardon." He bows and grins a friendly grin, And calls his hungry family in; He grins and bows a friendly bow: "So sorry, this is my garden now." —Ogd«n Nash—Reader's Digest, March, 1938. News And Views BY JOHN GODBOLD * THIS TIME: MAY DAY; ONE HAND OF POKER; REVIVED CfflNA; HUMBLE PnC; DDXON DOES IT. The May Day, Spring Festival, or whatever one chooses to call it, presented by the Auburn coeds was most enjoyable. The background story, the colorful costumes, and the dancing all combined to make a very pleasing performance. All those taking part and all those directing and assisting deserve commendation. May there be more Festivals like this in future years. Everyone is watching with interest to see what will be the outcome of the squabble over $150,000 lost by a Britisher in a Hollywood poker game. The loser paid off in bank drafts but stopped pyament on them. The unpaid winner of the huge sum avers that he is depending on the sportsmanship of the loser to nudge him into payment. Poker may be fun, but $150,000. And on two pair at that! Downtrodden China, the football for the rest of the world, is feeling her oats. The proverbial worm may not have turned yet, but anyhow the Chinese are puttting up a terrific battle against the Japanese invaders. Months ago all the world thought China was •on its last legs. But the needed spark of courage came from somewhere and thousands rallied to the Chinese standard. Now Japan is driving at the nerve-centers of middle China. Slowly the invaders are progressing but at terrific cost. Their transportation lines are cut time again by the little bands of guerillas who have proved so effective a means of war. Today nearly everyone looks on and hopes for a Chinese victory in the war. Possibly it is the habit of sympathizing with the underdog that is largely responsible for this attitude. Yet, if the Chinese were to win, there is a faint potentiality which can bring plenty of worry to a thinking person. The backbone of China has stiffened. If she downs the Japs now, it may mean that Japan will no longer be the feared ruler of the East. Out of the ashes of victory a new Chinese may arise— one that feels its tremendous strength and dares to look the world in the eye and take its place among world powers. Fifty years from now, a hundred years from now, if China with its thronging millions were invested with a tremendous militant spirit such as that which characterizes Japan now, then there might indeed b a threat to Western civilization, a far greater threat than that which Japan offers today. Watch our National Progressive Party grow! Great Britain and France have again demonstrated that the first lesson in international diplomacy is "Watch out for yours truly first of all." The two nations, seeking for the friendship of militant Italy, have eaten humble pie and decided to recognize the Italian conquest of Ethiopia. In order to do it, they had to persuade the League of Nations to release them from their agreement not to do so. Russia and several minor countries fought the move, but the two big powers were too much. So again mighty powers which might be a force for international justice and peace have decided to sacrifice every principle of humanity for their own selfish motives. So long as this continues, international peace can never be. Alabama wonders if Judge Sparks will enter a run-off primary with Frank Dixon. Many voters over the state are opposed to Sparks running again against the "War Eagle" (from Birmingham. Dixon very nearly received a majority vote in the first primary and if there were to be a second one, it would not even be close. At least the state would be saved the expense and the candidates and voters a lot of trouble if the second contest were not held. A contest is being conducted on the University of New Mexico campus to find the male student with the ugliest legs. Casque and Cascet is the name of the inter-fraternity relations board at the University of New Hampshire. The University of California medical school is planning a summer camp for diabetic children. BELATED PROPHECY The Hill Billy Swing will be started soon with the same "Country Break-Downers (no use to mention them, everybody knows who are the guilty parties) and the Spacer Outer weeps at this last round-up and says "Aloha" to some of those "who won't be no more"—Ed Duncan, Pete Wright, Haygood, Morris Hall, Elizabeth Gotcher, Mildred Glass Helen Jones, Jimmy Buntin, Workman, Chico Silva, Floyd Pugh, Jack Adams, Max Welden, Janie Handley George Hariston, Lopez Man-toux, Hitchcock, Pollard, and, and. If Alex Burgin's blind date coming up for the dances will turn out as expected and be able to follow? What Bill Lee will say when he sees Pete Daniels with his old girl? EDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1938. THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE liters Will Be udges In Contest Not professional "judges" but authors of national renown will ead and pass on the manuscripts submitted in the Student Writers' ontest sponsored by the League of American Writers in co-opera-ion with the American Student Tnion and the Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion. The ultimate selection will be made by a jury consisting of Elliot Paul,, author of the best-seller, "The Life and Death of a Spanish Town" and the recent novel, "Concert Pitch;" Donald Ogden Stewart, noted screen writer, author of "A Parody Outline of History," "Father William;" Jean Starr Untermeyer, poet, author of "Winged Child," "Steep Ascent;" H. V. Kaltenborn, outstanding radio news analyst, author of "We Look at the World," "Kaltenborn Edits the News;" Professor Robert Morse Lovett, author, teacher and editor; Clifford Odets, playwright, author of "The General Died at Dawn" (scenario) and the Broadway successes, "Waiting for Lefty," "A-wake and Sing," "Golden Boy;" and Genevieve Taggard, author of "The Life and Mind of Emily Dickinson," "Not Mine to Finish," "Calling Wetsern Union." Another novel feature of the Contest is that no particular meth-d of treatment is required—imaginative or critical material may be submitted. The contestant may send in either poetry or prose, film or radio script, fiction, drama, or essay. The subject posed for discussion is one of great moment to college youth: "The antifascist struggle in Spain today and its relation to the general welfare of the American SOCIETY AND NEWS FEATURES ELEANOR SCOTT, EDITOR Annual Church Picnic To Be Held On Saturday The Auburn Baptist Student Union will entertain with its annual picnic, next Saturday from three to eigth p. m. Those attending will meet at the First Baptist Church, where they will be furnished transportation to Chew-ala Park. Various games an stunts have been planned for the occasion. These games and stunts will be followed by a picnic supper and a Campfire Program. According to avis Woolley, Baptist Student Secretary, all B. S. U. members are expected to be present. Other young people, interested in B. S. U. work, are also invited to attend. citizens of tomorrow." A total of one thousand dollars will be awarded in prizes. There will be a first prize of $500 and four additional prizes of $250, $125, $75 and $50. The Contest is open to all undergraduates enrolled in American or Canadian universities, colleges, or secondary schools during the academic year 1937-38. Manuscripts and inquires from candidates in colleges east of the Mississippi River should be forwarded to Rolfe Humphries, League of American Writers, 381 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Those from west of the Mississippi should be sent to Ellen Kinkead, 1531 Taylor Street, San Francisco, Calif. All entries should reach these offices before Indepence Day, July 4, 11938. Drink A FLAVOR YOU CANT FORGET It Gives A Sandwich A College Education Dance At Brady's MIDWAY TAVERN Thursday and Saturday, May 12 and 14 Music By The Rhythm Kings 8 'til? Small Cover Charge First In A Series Of 'Kampus Komments' On Music Is Given By Kay Kyser By KAY KYSER It's certainly a privilege and a pleasure to be able to address all you students through the medium of your college paper. Now, first, will all of you listen to our "College of Musical Knowledge" each Wednesday kindly raise your right hand. Hm, not bad at all. Now raise your left hand. Now pick up the paper. Oh, you didn't drop it. The subject of our first musical sermon is "Swing" itself. They say that college students are the leading followers of swing, which in technical terms means you're the hottest jitterbugs. During our recent appearance at a New York theatre, however, we had the chance to talk to. undergratduates of Columbia, N. Y. U., Fordham, Barnard, Manhattan and other colleges in the metropolitan area. The concensus of opinion seemed to be that while swing was swell to listen to, softer and smoother music was preferred for dancing— but it was all right if a dash of swing was thrown in every now and then. After all, variety was always the spice of life on the dance floor. One student was particularly set in his notions. He said, "We had a famous swing band for our prom. No sooner did the band start playing than practically everyone was gathered around the bandstand. Very few danced. After a while the studetns got tired of standing before the band and tried their hand (figure of speech, folks) at dancing. But they found that the mad, rapid, stacatto rhythms of swing almost impossible to dance to. We've found our lesson. No more swing bands for our proms. They're okay for listening purposes, but when we have a dance, we .want to dance!" How do you feel about swing? We're unbiased. We try to play the type of music you want to dance to, -and feel our program a-long, mostly influenced by the numbers that are requested. But, we'd like you to send us your o-pionions, and I'll gladly discuss the most interesting in open forum viq these "Kampus Komments." Talking about swing, Raymond Gram Swing is the name of a political and news commentator on the Mutual Radio Network. We learn that Mr. Swing gets many letters from irate swing fans, asking him why he uses such a "misleading" name on his broadcasts. Mr. Swing happens to be using his own name. Imagine, a "Swing" arrangement of a political speech! Did you know that "Star Dust," G-EO SPEEDY FLIES 'T'HERE are many legends of nature which have remained for many yeara, eventually being refuted by naturalists, but one which has persisted up until a few weeks ago is that of the phenomenal speed of the deer botfly. While man plods along at a speed of 400 mph in his airplane, one entomologist calculated the speed of the deer botfly to be 800 mph. Digressing from his usual types of experiments, Dr. Irving Langmuir, Nobel Prize winner in the General Electric Research Laboratory, exploded this entomological myth by means of a series of tests. Using a piece of solder the size and shape of a deer botfly, Dr. Langmuir proved that if this insect traveled at 800 mph it would encounter a wind pressure of 8 pounds per square inch—enough to crush it, and that maintaining such a velocity would require a power consumption of % hp—a good deal for a fly. He also demonstrated, using the solder model, that the insect, while flying at only 60 mph, is invisible, yet the entomologist estimated the speed of the fly at 400 yards per second because he saw a brown blur pass by his eyes. Finally, the calculation proved that if the fly struck a human being it would penetrate the skin with a force of four tons per square inch. ^ BOMBARDING ATOMS ri 'HE modern miracles of aviation, television, and World's Fairs are taken quite calmly in this twentieth century of progress. But it is a different matter when scientists start snapping the whip with ions to smash ultramicro-scopic particles called atoms into even more minute portions. And that's just what scientists are doing over at Harvard University. «#- ATOMS Using a machine called a cyclotron, devised by Prof. Lawrence of the University of California, the Harvard physicists are bombarding atoms by accelerating ions to a tremendous speed and shooting them out through a hole in the side of the machine. But people are talking about this barrage of ionic ammunition because the results have proven successful in the treatment of cancer. This is the third of such atom-smashing machines for which the General Electric Company has furnished parts. Even in such academic and highly specialized fields, Test men are called upon to make their contributions. GENERAL H ELECTRIC 90-58FBI Hoagy Carmiehael's immortal tune was originally written as a "hot" number and that it gathered dust on the shelf of a music publishing firm before it was finally revised by Hoagy and given to a grateful world? Did you know that "Till We Meet Again," a tune written during the World War, still holds the all-time high for sheet music sales with a total of 5,000,000 copies? Did you know that many of the recording firms send complete recording units into the Southern states and into what we know as the "hill-billy" regions where they record native tunes played and sung in their original way? Did you know that tunes like "The Prisoner's Song," "Wreck of the old 97," "Nobody's Darling but Mine" and a host of blue yodels and shouts attained popularity in this way? You didn't know it? Just for that you'll have to stay in after the dance tonight. Are you aware of the fact that Mozart wrote the first swing tune? No? Well, he wasn't either, but he did..Did you know that Eve was the first one to "do" the Big Apple? Yep, if it weren't for that apple, we'd have a better behaved world—certainly on the dance floor anyway. How many musical instruments can you name? The average person knows ten. There are actually over 300, not including the popular hair comb and tissue paper combination. Of course, many of these are obsolete today, and I'll bet you're all saying there aren't e-nough that are obsolete. Now, is that nice? Oh, it is? We'd like our "Kampus Komments" to be a "clearing house" for all your musical problems and queries. If you have none, think of some. It's really fun. We will answer questions of a technical musical nature through the mail individually, but others that we believe might be of interest to you studetns will be discussed here. So, until next week—here's hop-in' you're listenin'! So long everybody. Mrs. Charles Davis Gives Picnic For I. R. C. The members of I. R. C. were entertained at a picnic out at Wright's Mill. Mr. and Mrs. Davis gave the party for the old and new members of the club. The following people were present: John Batigne, Otey Anderson, Charlotte Bowdon, Edwin Godbold, Kathleen Brennan, Jack Carr, Guy Williams, Walter Meadors, Frank Gunter, Dennis Newton, Griffin Tatum, Charles Fisher, Perry Schwartz, George Hiller, Julian Myrick, John Godbold, Ted Chiles, Charles Fisher, Harold Title, John HarreL Nancye Thompson Sam Dorfman, Noel Baker, Bertha Kahn, Charles Haupt, Schuyler Richardson, and Henry Whitfield. Discussion Of Fig Production Is Had A small wasp-like insect makes production of the Smyrna fig, one of the world's best figs, possible according to a report given at the F. F. A. meeting here Tuesday night by Orland F. Burns, who has made a study of some of the economically important insects. This fig which holds an important position in the export trade of Smyrna is grown to some extent in the United States especially in California. Cuttings were imported into this state in 1890 by a newspaper editor, who distributed them among his subscribers. But the fig was not successfully produced until several years later when it was discovered that this small wasp was the only insect that could pollinate the fruit. When it was made known that these figs would not mature in this country, the National Government sent an entomologist to Smyrna to study the conditions under which they grew there. It was found that this wasp spent the winter in a wild variety of figs, and plans were made at once to import this insect to California. B. S. U. Officers Are To Be Installed Sunday An installation service, for new Baptist Student Union Officers, will be held at the First Baptist Church, next Sunday morning at the regular eleven o'clock worship hour. These new officers will make up the B. S. U. Council for the 1938- 39 school year. The new officers are: Larkin Wyers, president; Eugene Knight, Sunday School Superintendent; Roy Bolen, Training Union Director; Douglas Sellers, Irby Hammonds, Landis Worthy, L. M. Smith, Jaunita Johnston, John D. Brooks, and Hankins Parker; General B. Y. P. U. Officers. Hoyt Nations, H. L. King, D. T. Rogers, Houston Gravellee, Hugh Maddox, Mildred Sconyers, and Jack Finley; General Sunday School Officers. Annie Moon, Pianist; J. P. Holiday, Chorister; and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Harris, Faculty Advisers. Railway Express Clears Baggage Troubles Getting vacation baggage "out of the way" is the problem uppermost in the minds of many college men and women at this time of the year. This applies not only to trunks or suitcases containing clothes, but also to books and study materials to be returned home. Perhaps there is also the bicycle or sporting paraphe-nalia that will be very useful during the summer. A convenient solution for all these little shipping problems is provided by the Railway Express Agency. It is merely necessary to 'phone the local express agent, and consider the job done. There is no unnecessary fuss, or extra effort involved to get this service in action. Moreover, all such shipments can be sent with "charges collect". Special tags and labels are provided, and that is all there is to it. Personals Miss Dorothy Thompson and Miss Mary Childress of Montgomery spent the weekend in Auburn for the final dances. Duncan Mitchell and John Harrel spent the weekend in Monte-vallo for the dances. Among the Montgomery girls present for the dances were: Georgette Johnson, Patty and Eleanor Upchurch, Edith Mathws, Margaret Caddell and Jerry Moore. From Huntingdon came the following young ladies for the dances: Nancy Sorrell, Frances Mid-dlebrooks, Elizabeth Downing, and Mary Rutland. Miss Madeleine Richardson spent the weekend at her home in Selma. Betty McKay also spent the weekend at her home in Montgomery. Elizabeth Nettles To Wed Former Auburn Student Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nettles of Tunnel Springs and Peterson announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Elizabeth to Boardman Nettles Ivey of Clan-ton. The wedding will take place the early part of June. Boardman Ivey was a member of the class of 1936. He was a very popular man on the campus being a member of the polo team, a member of Blue Key, member of the Inter-fraternity Council, a major in the R. O. T. C, a member of Scabbard and Blade, and a member of the Sigma Pi social fraternity. AUBURN'S MOST MODERN CAFE TASTY FOODS PROMPT SERVICE Auburn Grille Air Conditioned Potato Starch Is New Glue Base Sweet potato starch may form the basis for a flourishing new Southern industry, said Charles Breedlove, who made a report on a Scientific American article, "Starch from Sweet Potatoes," at the Ag Club meeting here Wednesday night. The undersirable yellow color of this product has in the past prevented its extensive sale, but sweet potato starch of a purity, color, and quality equal to that of the finest starches is now an actuality. The very high degree of viscosity demanded by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for a suitable adhesive to be used on postage stamps, labels, and envelopes is made possible by this starch. It has been shown by tests to be the only starch produced in the United States meeting these requirements. At present a foreign product manufactured from conova root is being used exclusively by the Federal Government for these purposes. A factory at Laurel, Miss., in the heart of the South's principal sweet potato growing section, is now producing around a hundred thousand pounds of this product annually. The textile industry is consuming about the entire output of this Mississippi plant at present. The sweet potato season is 100 days long, and during this time the plant operates on a 24-hour basis including Sunday. Special starch making sweet potatoes are grown to some extent by the farmers; however, the plant uses cull potatoes exclusively. In this plant the potatoes are passed under a series of sprayers that wash off all grit and foreign matter. They are then ground to break up the starch gramules, chemicals are added for bleaching purposes, and the starch-bearing liquid is screen from the pulp, which is a by-product of the plant and which is used for stock feed. The liquid goes through a second bleaching process and is allowed to settle to the bottom of large vats, where the water is drawn off and the starch is dried. This plant was financed by the Federal Government for the purpose of developing an industry to help the people who were on rural relief in South Mississippi, and at the same time be a permanent J. R. Moore Jeweler and Optometrist All makes of Watches The Perfect Graduation Gift Give Her a Diamond Opelika — Phone 120-J New Members Of Cardinal Key Are Initiated Cardinal Key, National Honorary Society for Women, held its annual initiation banquet Monday night above the College Inn. The new initiates present were: Thea Dunn, Rene Gibson, Rachael Hereford, Nell King, Clara Merrill, Rubye Pitts, Camilla Newberry, Eleanor Scott, Anne Winn, Annie Lou Whittaker, and Dr. Rosa Lee Walston. President Mildred Glass acted as toastmaster. Alumni members living in Auburn also attended the banquet. benefit to Southern agriculture. A second plant, privately financed, is being planned in Florida, and it is estimated that not fewer than 150 such plants will be necessary to fill the increasing demand for root starch. SERVEL ELECTROLUX THE Gas REFRIGERATOR ...issilent, thrifty, because it freezes with no moving parts! EVERYONE likes to save money. That's why Servel Elcclrolux grows more popular every day. This famoos silent refrigerator has no moving parte in its entire freezing system." Nothing to wear or become inefficient. ThW simplicity means freedom from frig upkeep expense . . . means continue low running cost. Call at our showroom today and ask to see the bea'jri-ful new Servel Electrolux models thaft can be yours on easy terms. Alabama Natural Gas Corp. lreat yourself to refreshment at r-|ODlC Opelika Bottling Co. Phone 7i PAGE FOUR THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1938. Rogers,, Stewart Are Stars In Film Teamed romantically for the first time, Ginger Rogers and James Stewart are currently co-starred in the highly romantic screen comedy, "Vivacious Lady", which plays Friday and Saturday at the Tiger Theatre. Virtually an unknown two years ago, Stewart has soared to a high place in film popularity as a result of his last three hits. "Seventh Heaven," "The Last Gangster", and "Navy, Blue and Gold." In "Vivacious Lady", Stewart essays the role of a repressed botany (professor who encounters Ginger Rogers, featured entertainer at a nightclub, and falls madly in love with her. The greater part of the amusing action in this comedy romance takes place in a small university town in upstate New York. Here the newly married night club entertainer and her erudite spouse settle down in different homes, while the apprehensive husband tries to summon enough nerve to tell his stern father, the college president, that he has married a night club beauty. Ginger Roeers and James Stewart play the frantic lovers in this offering, while James Ellison, as the playboy cousin to the fainthearted instructor completes the hectic triangle by being "Jonny-on- the-spot" when the lonesome bride wants to make whoopee. "The Loveliest Village Of The Plains" From The Air WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 THURSDAY, MAY 12 HE BLASTED HER off BROADWAY with SCARELINE TYPE! • GEORGE • TONE LOVE IS A HEADACHE -* TED HEALY',',4. — MICKEY ROONEY Novelty and Comedy MARTIN THEATRE iaess More About Our Publications (Continued from page one) a newspaper. So for crying out loud, someone tell me why it couldn't be changed to a weekly of six or eight page proportions so it could at least assume something of the appearance of one. It doesn't seem plausible that it would hurt the "cow college" pride of the Auburn students to have anything less than a semi-weekly student newspaper. The larger colleges in the country have weekly papers, and they have much more news to publish and many more students to read the paper. There are only three or four such freaks in the whole country. This is a kind of a swan song to a noble ambition, it might easily be guessed. There isn't much we could do, other than what we have done in calling the matter to your attention (Remember Auburn is a democratic institution,), about furthering action on the matter. But we do gently persuade you to read and digest that which we have said, give it constructive thought, and maybe by the time your children are in school at Auburn the idea will have gotten around. However, :::me must be given the idea. We don't expect any change within the next several years; it would be too reactionary to suit the temper of the school and its glorious student body Emory Mathematics Wizard Stumps College Faculty Atlanta, Ga. — (ACP)—Four-teen- year-iold Willis Dysart, a rural Georgia youth with but two years of formal schooling, has Emory University professors a bit bewildered. They are bewildered because, in a few seconds time, is his head, he can do among other things such mathematical unfoelievables as find the square root of 138,- 799,961 and add seven three digit figures accurately—and he doesn't use pencil and paper. One of this wizard's special stunts is to ask your blrthdate, then tell you your age in the number of seconds ycu have livedo Prof. Orr Gives Garden Tea For Student Teachers An elaborate garden breakfast was given recently by Prof. Edna J. Orr of the School of Education honoring the student teachers in Home Economics Educational Vocational. The guest of honor was Miss Marie Robelot of New Orleans. Miss Thelma Graves was also one of the honored guests. Those attending this affair were Mary Alice Tucker, Camp Hill; Josephine Story, Opelika; Carolyn Hendricks, Brundige; Elizabeth Bryan, Brundiege; Vela Dennis, Wetumpka; Helen and Mary Bishop, Lincoln; Mrs. Doris Chrietz-berg Mantel, Union Springs; and Irma Spears, Pisgah. New York Students To Study Cities New York City — (ACP)—A new experiment in municipal government research has been instituted here by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia and this city's municipal educational institutions. Under a new plan announced last week, students in the city's colleges will be trained for civil service careers by doing undergraduate research in the various policy forming departments of the city government. "These studies and surveys will be of a research, rather than an investigative nature," the sponsors of the plan announced. "Students of marked ability and interest will be appointed as research associates on the staff of the department of investigation to serve during the duration of their projects as volunteer assistants without compensation, but with full credit for their work by college authorities. A. I. Ch. E. Convention Is Discussed At Meeting At an A. I. Ch. E. Meeting Tuesday night a general discussion of the recent convention of the student chapters of A. I. Ch. E. at the University of Tennessee was held. Different phases of the convention were explained by John Eagan, John Cobb, Winston Wood, and L. W. Armstrong. The convention, which students from Auburn, Tech, Miss. State, N. C. State, V. P. I., Virginia, and Florida attended, was also attended by Forrest Crabtree, J. M. Edge, John Lanier, and Kelly Dixon. Other items on the program included a talk on Chemical Engineering by Albert Arruzza and an inspection of the Industrial Chemistry Laboratory. It was decided by the A. I. Ch. E. to have a social before the end of the year in order to bring the chemical engineering students into a closer group. Patronize Plainsman advertisers. Patrcnize Plainsman advertisers. Examinations will begin next week. POCKET BILLIARDS FOR STUDENTS (An Editorial From The Baltimore Sun) The hope entertained in some quarters that billiards will presently become a ranking college sport is a pleasant one to contemplate. Except perhaps for the demands which the mastery of the game makes upon time it is one that seems to be preeminently fitted to find a prominent place in extra-curricular activities. In addition to having retained the cha'acter which led one seventeenth century writer to describe it as a "most gentle, cleanly and ingenious game," it is one that ideally, at least, develops just that combination of beautiful physical discipline and mental alertness which have always been the goals of American education. To be sure, it does not consitute exercise in the same way as a basket ball game or a hockey match does. Billiards requires a finer and more delicate kind of muscular precision, a more subtle obedience of hand and eye to the mind, rather like that which fencing encourages. Intellectually it may not quite have parity with chess, but there are aspects cf it which strongly suggest the strategic intricacies of the combinational and positional problems of that game. Indeed, it might crudely be compared with chess played with foils. And finally it could well be used as a point of departure for all manner of instructive studies supplementing the classroom work in certain subjects. Think only of the beautiful object lessons it would provide in physics—indedd, it is only by a more profound knowledge of physical laws that most of us possess that the spectator at a match between experts can even reconcile himself to the belief that what he has seen done is at all possible. In any case the game is one that should prosper in academic setting, maybe we should say it ought to click there—if, that is, the average student is equal to its demands. The implements of the game may be solid ivory; their use requires very different qualities. REED'S BILLIARD PARLOR Students Decide On Government ills Ithaca, N. Y. —(ACP)—A collegian's program for righting many cf the ills of the nation was formulated by Cornell, Dartmouth and University cf Pennsylvania students in conference here to discuss ways and means of "Making Democracy Work." After considerable discussion, the delegates favored: Governmental endorsemnt of labor's right to organize and bargain collectively and endorsed the National Labor Relations Act principles. Economic sanctions against aggressors of democratic nations; For local governments, the elimination of unnecessary offices, consolidation of duties and consolidation of unnecessary small governmental units. Control of competition for some industries, and removal of monopolies for theirs, and governmental regulation of utilities. The delegates voted down extension of government control of the press. FRIDAY and SATURDAY Perfumed Lightning Hits a College Town! i » « u m^„ m^ \i Hi - Pharmaceutical Society Elects New Officers In a recent election the following persons were chosen as officers of the Auburn Pharmaceutical Society for the forthcoming year. President, Jamie L. Meigs; Vice- President, C. R. Barron; Secretary- Treasurer, J. D. Bozeman; Reporter, Ruby Helen Stokes; Parliamentarian, Beth Murphy. The Society voted to have a barbecue for its members in the near I future. fcM^118 ..:v;-:-:-;:>;.v.;::.v::>:-'-:: m ««*>*. is particular^ effective in the "»«"" ^,l e action pene-heavy Stents. * " * £ £ £ * remove. * . d i r t that ^ ^ ' ^ 3 * of Sartone deanh* call - « £ £ £ £ « * * * ^ * 0Qtf£ J0UR*AL (flll>ss II*'" «;."'""( yfESj«« sxmmm ^T^CLEANEPS JAMES ELLISON TIGER IDEAL LAUNDRY PHONE 193 - 294 . |
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