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This Auburn Weather! THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN Dust Off Those Books VOL. LXIII z-i ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, JANUARY 12, 1940 No. 31 Permit Given For VANDERBILT TRIPS Auburn-Opelika Radio Station Studios Expected to Be Located Somewhere Between Two Towns Federal approval of a new 250- watt radio station to serve this section of the state was announced Wednesday by the Opelika- Auburn Broadcasting Company. Permission to install the station was granted by the Federal Communications Commission a f t er several months litigation in Washington. The station, which has not yet been named, will broadcast under 250 watts of power during the daytime and 100 watts at night. Programs will be broadcast over a frequency of approximately 1370 kilocycles. Definite sites for the station and for studios have not been selected but the broadcasting company hopes to locate them approximately midway between Opelika and Auburn. Operating as a partnership, the broadcasting company will be owned by four Opelika business men, Yetta G. Samford, Thomas D. Samford, Jr., C. S. Shealy, and John Herbert Orr. Orr will serve as general manager. Application for permission to operate the new station was made by the broadcasting company several months ago. About the time the application was made Roy Martin of Columbus, Ga., owner of the Martin Theatre in Opelika, was also seeking permission to operate a station in Opelika. However, he withdrew his application a few weeks ago. Station WRBL of Columbus contested the broadcasting company's application in Washington. PLAINSMEN 51-45 Frank Manci Paces Tigers with 18 Points Vanderbilt's courtmen opened their Southeastern Conference season in Nashville last night with a 51-45 win over Auburn's green but fast-improving Tigers. Leading the Commodores was Pinky Lipscomb, all-conference forward who scored 20 points. Right on his trail for scoring honors was Frank Manci, Auburn sophomore star, who racked up 18 markers. J. P. Streetman, forward, and Teedie Faulk, guard, totaled 9 points each. Early in the game the Black and Gold got away to a 9-point lead, but Auburn, with Manci pacing the five, closed up and stayed there for the rest of the game. At the half Vandy was leading by only two points, 28-26. Hurting Auburn as much as anything else was the lack of reserves. Coach "Shug" Jordan made only two substitutions,.while Vanderbilt made five. Today the Tigers move on to Sewanee where they will meet ex- Tiger Joel Eaves' team tonight. Rumors have been circulating among sportswriters that Coach Jordan is slated to take over the recently-vacated head coach's position at Sewanee and will talk about it while the team is there. Continued on page 4 State Extension Workers Meet Wellborn Elected Ag Club President The Ag Club held its last meeting of the first semester last Wednesday night in Ross auditorium and elected officers for the next semester. Fred Wellborn, senior in agriculture from Section, Ala., will serve as president of the organization for the next semester. Elected as vice-president of the club was Rayvon Pettis, senior in agriculture and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Other officers include Jack Cagle, secretary; Fred Harlin, treasurer; and Tom Rowan, reporter. Each of the new officers made short acceptance speeches, and the retiring officers said a word of thanks to members for their cooperation during this semester. Retiring officers are Robert Gay, president; Chan Vickery, vice-president; Virgil Rhodes, secretary; Luther Gowder, treasurer; and Merlin Bryant, reporter. Grant Rumored as Candidate Against Rep. Luther Patrick Hugh S. Grant, former API journalism instructor and publicity director, one-time secretary of Sen. Hugo Black, and last United States minister to defunct Albania, is being boomed as a possible rival for Rep. Luther Patrick in the next congressional election. Rep. Patrick, Birmingham's famous "poet-politician", who rose from a place as poetry reader over a Magic City radio station to that of member of the United States House of Representatives, represents the ninth congressional district. Grant, who has not yet been officially relieved from his ministership, has remained non-committal on the rumors of his candidacy. He arrived in Birmingham several weeks ago with his wife and daughter. Mr. Grant was in Albania at the time of its invasion by the Italian forces and was the last representative of a foreign nation to talk with King Zog before the monarch fled the country with Queen Geraldine and their infant child. The King and Queen fled to Greece after leaving Albania. Myth Of Auburn'BMOCY Dispelled- They Aren't Big Shots After All Seniors' Ego Deflated By Reporter's Findings Maybe some of Auburn's big-shots aren't such big shots after all. In a recent poll to discover just how well known several of the leading senior office holders in Auburn were, it was discovered that they weren't. Oh, of course, a few were fairly well-known, those who have their names smeared all over the Plainsman twice a week, but the majority of these would-be BMO-C's weren't even known by half of the people questioned. To determine this fact the Plainsman conducted a survey of a cross-section of the students, about 30 in all, supposedly representative of every type, class, and species of the enrollment. The poll revealed that only 53% of the student body knows who the president of the Executive Cabinet is. That is, only 16 out of the 30 knew that John Ivey, Jr., was the students' chief executive. And only two of the 30, or about 6 % % knew the vice-president, Jim King. Along with Ivey in the 53% group came Tom Henley, chair- , man of the Social Committee. Sixteen out of the 30 knew who held that office, too. Fewer students knew who held the offices of Cabinet vice-president, president of Sphinx, and captain of Scabbard and Blade than any others. King, Betty Sho-walter, and John Rice each rated 6%%. Forty-seven per cent of the students interviewed knew that Virginia Adams was president of the Women's Student Government. Only four of the 30, 13% knew the president of the senior class, Kenneth Funchess. Winfrey Boyd was known by 33% to be president of ODK, and George Kenmore by the same percentage as president of Blue Key. The president of the Interfra-ternity Council, George Hiller, and chairman of the Elections Committee, John Watters, also tied up, with 20% each. The editor of the Glomerata was recognized as Charles "Buck" Kelley by 33% of those questioned. He was nosed out by his business manager and the ad-monger for the Plainsman, each of whom had 40% who said "We know 'em." Continued on page 4 InThe ir A/\n nua ion MHe re Dr. Foster Addresses Assemblage Last Night Three Days of Activity Closed by Speech Of President of University of Alabama In a speech before the entire Extension Service of the state last night, Dr. Richard C. Foster, president of the University of Alabama, pointed out that progress is coming to the state of Alabama and that Auburn, Montevallo, and the University of Alabama are playing a prominent part in it. He spoke at a banquet in the new dining hall of the Women's Quadrangle. More than 300 Extension Service members were present as Dr. Foster paid tribute to ——^^^^^^^^—^^—^^^^^^^ Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of Auburn, as a most able educator. "Proof of his ability can be seen on the Auburn campus today in the wonderful new buildings", said the University executive. He complimented the Extension Service on its fine work and P. O. Davis, director of the Service, on his selection by the Progressive Farmer as "Man of the year in Alabama agriculture." Sen. J. Miller Bonner spoke briefly for Gov. Frank M. Dixon, who was unable to be present on account of illness. He read a telegram from the governor, expressing his regret that he was unable to be here. Last night's banquet climaxed three days of intensive activity by Extension Service workers in their meeting here, their first one in two years. During the week many distinguished speakers from the state and from the National Extension Service have been heard. The heads and supervisors of the other agricultural agencies of the state, including the vocational agriculture department, the Soil Conservation Service, the Farm Security Administration, and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, met with the extension service group. The Extension Service gathering met jointly with the local Production Credit Association yesterday. The director and supervisors of the Extension Service spoke at the joint session. Half-hour programs have been broadcast daily from 12 until 12:30 from the new studio-auditorium in Duncan Hall. The programs were a cross-section of the meeting. They featured speakers from the Extension Service and various musical presentations. Last night's banquet was followed by a half-hour radio broadcast from 9:15 to 9:45 from the new studio in Duncan Hall. Prom Bids To Be Taken Up Tuesday New Plan Devised for Admission to Hall All bid cards for the Junior Prom are to be collected Tuesday night, Jan. 16, at 9 o'clock, according to a social committee announcement last night. No -bid cards will be accepted after that date. To prevent congestion at the entrances to Graves Center, a new arrangement for admission will go into effect for the dances. All fraternity men holding special tickets and all holders of block tickets for the entire set will enter the west door of the hall. Spectators will be admitted at the east end of the building, and all others at the two doors on the front. Henley announced that the contract for decorations had been let to Allen Lamar and Bobby Lawrence. Hal Kemp is not on the air at present, but Eddy Duchin's orchestra may be heard over the Columbia network from 11:30 to 12 o'clock p.m. on Thursday and on Saturday over the same network from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. EST. Jones Sings To Plaudits Of Full House At WPA Hall Audience Approved of Singer's Pleasing Voice, Personality Allan Jones' concert at Graves Center Tuesday night was marked by the enthusiastic reception which the tenor's audience of more than 1400 gave every number on his program. Mr. Jones' first songs were a group from the works of Handel, of which the familiar "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted" from the famous oratorio "The Messiah" perhaps received the most applause. The second part of the program was devoted tq French songs, including "Le Secret" by Faure and the "Hymn to the Sun" of George. Following intermission, Gibner King, the accompanist, played three piano selections and was brought back to the stage by a storm of applause for an encore. His most popular piece was "On Wings of Song," by Mendelssohn- Liszt. Mr. Jones was particularly effective singing the noted aria "O Paradis" from Meyerbeer's opera "L'Africaine." In his concluding group, he sang perhaps the most touching number of his entire concert, Tschaikowsky's "None but the Lonely Heart." After the program the tenor was recalled four times for encores. By request he sang the "Donkey Serenade," the song from "The Firefly" which made him famous with movie-goers everywhere; "Only Make Belief," from Jerome Kern's "Show Boat"; "Gianina Mia," also from "The Firefly"; and finally, "Thine A-lone," which he sings in his latest movie, "The Great Victor Herbert." Possessed of a charming personality as well as of a pleasing voice, Mr. Jones audibly met with the approval of the capacity audience. Miss Lee Awarded Place as Head of Hall in New Dorm Miss Janet Lee of Tomah, Wis., has already taken a post as the fourth head of hall in the new Women's Quadrangle and is heading dormitory number three. In addition to her place as head of hall Miss Lee is serving as an instructor in physical education. She came to Auburn from Denver, Col., where she was an instructor in physical education at the Colorado State Women's College. She received her AB degree from LaCrosse State Teachers College, LaCrosse, Wis., and her MA degree from Colorado College at Colorado Springs, Col. Miss Mary Moss Wellborn is head of hall in dormitory number one, Miss Mary Meade in number two, and Mrs. Willie Calkins, number four. Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold "INTO THE VALLEY OF DEATH" might be the title of this, for there are girls to the right of him, girls to the left of him, girls to the front of him. He's Allan Jones, singer of screen and stage, who appeared here Tuesday night before a capacity audience of 1400. On his right is Freda Kyle, junior in education, and hanging on his left is Kathryn Jenkins, freshman in business administration. Peeping over his shoulder is Laura Wallace, freshman in commercial art. The two pencil-holding males are Plainsman reporters Bob Anderson (left) and Dan Hollis. STECKEL SPEAKS TO AUBURN COEDS Talks on Qualities Of Girl in Business Dr. Minnie L. Steckel of Alabama College at Montevallo addressed the convocation of Auburn coeds in Langdon Hall yesterday afternoon on the subject "Women in Business." Dr. Steckel gave the results of a statistical study undertaken by the Business and Professional Women's Clubs in which information was gathered on the 10 desirable characteristics for women who are entering business work. Dr. Steckel's findings have been published in the pamphlet "Alabama Women and Their Employers", of which she is author. It was published in 1939. In the course of her talk she made frequent references to this publication. Cardinal Key Will Open Dorm Tea Spot Refreshment Oasis to Open Monday Night In Basement of Dormitory Number One A tea room, sponsored by Cardinal Key with the assistance of Owls, both honorary societies for women students, will open Monday night at 8:30 in the basement of dormitory number one at the new women's quadrangle. The room will serve milk, soft drinks, candy, and other light foods for the benefit of the coeds in the dormitories, who are not allowed to order food from town. Cardinal Key members said last night that the recreation spot will be open every night ^——~~~———~m~~~—~~~~~~~~~^~ Work Progressing On Tennis Courts 14 New Courts Being Built on West Thach Work is steadily progressing on the 14 tennis courts which have been under construction on West Thach Avenue since the first week in December. The courts, costing approximately $125 each, are being built by convict labor under the supervision of Prof. Dan T. Jones and the intramural sports department. Some of the courts are to have clay tops and the others tar. They are being financed in large by the school, with a part of the money coming from profits from the ODK musicales of 1938 and 1939 and from the Lions Club. -Five of the courts, which will be ready for their top dressing with the advent of warm weather, are located on the south side of West Thach, bordering the baseball field. The remaining nine will be on the north side, three of them just past the new classroom building and the other six between the drainage ditch, which crosses the terrain a few yards further out West Thach, and the first veterinary medicine building. Work will begin on the nine on the north side as soon as the first five are completed. to all coeds, between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30. Girls with dates can also take advantage of the tea room, but they must come in through the side entrance. The tea room will be kept open during examinations for the benefit of students who may want to take a few minutes off from study to get a bite to eat or something to drink. Members of Cardinal Key and Owls will operate the eating center, serving in relays of two. Helen Porch, senior in home economics, was in charge of arrangements for the room. Amy Drake, senior in education, is president of Cardinal Key. API Engineers Will Hear R. A. Polglaze R. A. Polglaze of Birmingham will speak to Auburn engineering students at the regular monthly meeting of the ASEC seminar Monday night at Graves Center at 7:30. Mr. Polglaze, an outstanding contracting engineer of the state, was a special student in engineering here during 1905-06, and 1909-12. Engineering Council officers did not know the subject of his address when questioned this morning. BEHIND THE HEADLINES C /»/»/\rrli was *n e f°u r-day state-wide gathering of J U C C V S S I U I Extension workers held here this week with approximately 400 agricultural workers attending. See column 3. /* l y of 1940 is the approval of a radio sta-vOOQ rieWS tion for Auburn, something the college has missed greatly since WAPI left here years ago. See column 1. r was the applause for Allan Jones, golden- LllOriTlUllS voiced tenor of radio and screen, at his concert here this week. See column 4. are the so-called "big shots" of the camp- MOI 3 0 D l y us according to a survey conducted See column 1. to the independent teams this among students. Wllflt HdPPened year? is the question asked by the intramural sports department in an appeal for more teams in the campus sports program. See page 3. was Allan Jones in giving interviews to students and posing for pictures. Everyone found him charming. See page 4. Page Two T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN January 12, 1939 The Auburn Plainsman Published Semi-Weekly by the Students of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Editorial and business offices on Tiche-nor Avenue. Phone 448. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 169-W. John Godbold Editor Robert H. Armstrong __ Business Mgr. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.50 per semester. Member Associated Golle6iate Press Distributor of Golle6iateDi6est REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO • BOSTON • Los ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO Take Care of the New Buildings NOW THAT Auburn has dispensed with the problem of getting much-needed new buildings, the next problem is that of keeping them. Those shiny new walls must be kept that way, and the handsome equipment mustn't be marred. No one could have exhibited more pride in Auburn's expansion than the student body. The students have been voluble in their cry for new buildings, loud in their praise that have been obtained. We are a little curious to see if the cries and the praises were sincere enough to insure that the new buildings will be kept new. A Southerner Discovers New England ONCE UPON a time some Miss Post (surely not even acquainted with the famous Emily) wrote a little, squib in the American Mercury about what horrible food Southerners ate. It aroused widespread comment, and a lot of us wanted to tar and feather the lady, who very obviously ate sugar in her cornbread. Miss Post described "characteristic" Rebel foods such as fried.carrots, which no Southerner had even heard of before and never hopes to. Very obviously Miss Post was talking through her beribboned bonnet. Last spring we spent two weeks existing on Yankee cooking. Potatoes ! Have you ever eaten Irish potatoes twice a day for 14 days? We don't mean "potatoes", ior a Southerner means sweet potatoes when he says that. We mean Irish potatoes — boiled, French fried, baked, steamed, mashed, browned, fricassed, creamed, fluffed, hashed, lyonnaissed, sal-aded. Never let it be said that a Yankee isn't versatile. He can think of 1000 ways to disguise Irish potatoes. And incidentally, did the waitress ever bring you a plain boiled potato, not seasoned or prepared, just a round, white, boiled potato as naked as a pearl? As for string beans . . . a devilish New England cook takes a normal self-respecting s t r i ng bean and chases it through a pot of boiling water. When you get it, it's so raw that it would sprout if planted and tastes like stewed alfalfa. Down South people eat weiners and hamburgers on picnics, at the circus, and after dances. The Yanks have weiners (they will call them frankfurts) every second day and hamburgers (known as hamburg sandwiches) s e v en days a week. However, they'll fool you on those hamburgers. Every third day they call them "Salisbury steak sandwiches." Speaking of sandwiches. . . . We never order a Southern sandwich that it doesn't come equipped with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and maybe a few potato chips on the side. How can we forget the first Yankee sandwich, when we asked for a ham and got two dry slices of bread with a slice of ham between? At our disgusted look the waiter popped, "Hell, buddy, if you wanted that bread buttered why didn't you say so." We shall never forget the surprised New England faces that greeted our peals of laughter at seeing "Face of Rump" on the menu. We really thought that someone had gotten ends mixed, but it turned out to be just our ignorance, or maybe lack of versatility of the Yankee terminology. Alabama and Small- Scale Industry THE LATEST Alabama Chamber of Commerce report lists $23,- 000,000 of new industrial investments in the state during the year 1939. Of the total, $20,000,000 was for expansion of already-established industries and $3,- 000,000 for the founding of new enterprises. The list of new industries is particularly of interest—61 new establishments in one year. Hair oil, mops and brooms, Venetian blinds, toys, tung oil, ribbon, cheese—all these and more just as varied are on the $3,000,000 list. It is'small industry that furnishes the real background for the industrial stability of a community, and nearly all of these new enterprises are of the small type. Small-scale industry brings with it fewer of the problems of labor, of depressing social and economic conditions, more of a feeling of pride and interest in the industry itself and in the community. The term "home owned and operated" in referring to industry has a broader significance than as a mere slogan for advertising. Moreover, small-scale industry can be financed with capital from the state itself, and in a poor state like Alabama that is important. The state, of course, seeks new capital, desires it earnestly, but a healthy growth of its own facilities offers advantages not true of an influx of out-of-state financing and its accompanying problems. Ireland lost its virility through absentee ownership of land — Alabama has no desire to lose hers through too much of the same kind of ownership in industry. What's the Matter With The Independent Teams? THE INTRAMURAL Sports department reports that independent teams are not participating in intramural sports this year as they have in the past. Surely it is not because these students have suddenly lost all interest in athletics. In the past many independent teams have participated in the sports program, and the competition has been merit-ous and hard-fought. Perhaps there should be a little explanation of the way the intramural program is carried out. The intramural sports program is financed by the students themselves through a portion of their student activity fees. It costs them nothing else to enter this program; they have no special fees to pay in order to take part in these sports. The exercise should be helpful to all students, as only freshmen are required to take any sort of physical training. Certainly the independent teams have not become lazy all at once. The basketball season is just getting underway. Sign up your team now and show the intramural department that real spirit. D.H. The Plainsman Forum With the Co-OpS—By C J. Bastien Letters to the Editor History of the FFA Co-op Editor, The Plainsman: In response to many inquiries as to how the FFA Co-Op Book Exchange is operated and why we do not get a more central location so that we may better serve our student body, I present the following article. The FFA Cooperative Book Exchange was organized during the summer school term of 1936 by the students enrolled in Agricultural Education at API. It was believed by many that savings could be made on the cost of books and supplies for students, and with this point in view it was decided that the Collegiate Chapter of the FFA would sponsor a cooperative enterprise to handle books and supplies fop the students. A committee was appointed to write a constitution which was adopted by the chapter with few changes. A board of directors consisting of six members was elected, and this board then selected the manager for the Exchange. The manager is placed under bond, and he takes full responsibility for management. It was decided that the manager should receive a small per cent of all the sales. Such a salary is justified because he must keep up with all business transactions, buy and sell supplies, and keep an accurate set of books. Profit derived from the Book Exchange is to be used for purchasing more books and supplies or set aside in a sinking fund for future operation until such time as the manager and board s of directors shall declare that the capital is sufficient for adequate operation of the store. At that time prices will be further reduced as it is not our purpose to make a profit other than is necessary to care far the expense of the store. This store was organized primarily for agricultural students but since other schools expressed a desire to save with us it was decided to expand the business, and we now handle some books and supplies for every school except the Schools of Business and Architecture. However, all students are benefiting by our operation at present whether they trade with us or not, for the other stores have met our prices on most books and a few supplies. In the three and one half years that we have been operating we have saved the students who traded with us approximately $6,- 000. Based on an enrollment of 3,475 as reported by the registrar for this semester and a saving of 10 per cent on $15.00 worth of books and supplies per person, since all stores gave approximately that discount. We have saved the students this semester alone $5,212.50, and this saving for the year, including summer school, will amount to well over $10,000. We do not believe that any organization on our campus is saving the students that much money annually and believe that when the college officials realize this fact that they will provide us an adequate building that is easily accessible to all the students. We admit that the name and the system of management of the book store may have to be changed to suit the college, but so long as we accomplish our purpose we do not mind doing whatever is best for our college. If you are as interested in this undertaking as many of you have manifested, then show the college authorities that you are interested, and we believe that in the near future that more students can get work in the store, you can get waited on much faster, and that we can save you even more money. Hoyt A. Nation, (Mgr.) The Plainsman is Radical Editor The Auburn Plainsman Dear Godbold: To you, Mr. Editor, and the "parlor pink" editorial stand of your paper, I say "phooey". Your latest "contribution" to the field of political thought is an editorial in the last Plainsman on the Federal Trade Commission. Like a thousand other agencies of the United States government, that is becoming as dictatorial as some of the countries of Europe, the Federal Trade Commission is a millstone on the neck of the small and the large business man. He has been told what he can't do until business is afraid to take any definite step. There is not any other reason than these for the frozen condition of the country's assets and capital today. While I believe that questions of national interest ought to be discussed in student newspapers I think that an editor is taking unfair advantage when he uses a student newspaper to express his personal political opinions. Very sincerely yours, A Democrat P. S.—And I vote too. Don't Abuse the N e w Cut Rule Editor Auburn Plainsman Dear Editor: I don't make a practice of writing a letter to the Plainsman every time I have something to say which I personally don't want to stand behind. The reason for this letter is different; I want more people than I could possibly see to see for themselves if there isn't a bit of truth in these statements. It's about the new cut rule. Let's not abuse the privileges granted us.- The system will be on probation for next semester, and the way in which we receive it may mean its continuation or its abolishment. The new set-up is quite lenient as compared with the former two per cent way of handling cuts, and if we use it and don't abuse it until we do lose it, we shall all benefit. The cuts are allowed for those times when we need an absence and don't have a presentable excuse. Let's don't waste them just because we are too lazy to attend classes. Yours sincerely, Confucious The Washington Merry-Go-Round By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN Ousting of Hore-Belisha Shows Cabinet Seeks Early Peace with Hitler; His Successor is Pro-German; Tories Would Turn War Against Russians; War Minister's Popularity a Threat to Chamberlain Despite Army Rows; Landon Wants Midwest to Look Over GOP Dark Horses so Invites Martin. WASHINGTON—Tip-off to the much discussed ousting of Leslie Hore-Belisha as British Minister of War is the fact that his successor, Oliver Stanley, is one of the most pro-German members of the Cabinet. Stanley is the son of Lord Londonderry, educated in Germany and a member of the Cliveden set which was responsible for the Munich pact and encouraged a rapprochement with Hitler before war broke. Oliver Stanley, now 43 years old, has been promoted to high position solely through the influence of his father. Add to this the facts that Hore- Belisha is Jewish and was the most active member of the British Cabinet in prosecuting the war, and you get the main reason why Chamberlain ousted him. That reason is: Chamberlain and the overwhelming majority of the Cabinet want to make an early peace with Germany, then turn against Russia; and Hitler will not talk while a Jew is heading the British army's drive against Germany. With a pro-German Minister of War, the chances for peace are better. Popular Belisha Also—and this must have been a contributing factor—Hore-Belisha was the most energetic, one of the youngest, and decidedly the most popular cabinet member in Britain. As such, he constituted the chief political threat to Chamberlain. He had greater potentialities than any other man for leading an effective opposition to Chamberlain. Many people predicted that he would be the next Prime Minister. Therefore, it was better for Chamberlain to polish him off and place him on the side-lines now, rather than after he got too important. It is worthwhile to remember that the Chamberlain Cabinet is composed largely of men old in years, even older in mind. Anthony Eden, now Minister of Colonies, is young, but has not been a vigorous member of the Chamberlain Cabinet. A quiet career man, he has been content to sit on the sidelines and let Hore-Belisha do the scrapping. Malcolm MacDonald, son of Labor Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, also is young, but has been a big disappointment. As Secretary for the Dominions he is a nonentity. The Old Order When Duff Cooper was First Lord of the Admiralty, he and Hore-Belisha made a young, hard-headed team of fighters for -Empire defense. But with Duff Cooper's resignation Hore-Belisha remained the one representative of the new generation, surrounded by starchy representatives of a system which is making its last muddling stand. These factors were more important than Hore-Belisha's row with the army, though this row was by no means petty. As War Minister, Hore-Belisha first fired all the fuddy-duddies at the head of the army, replacing them with younger men. This was all right, but then he made the mistake of riding herd on the younger men. Finally, and least forgivable of all, he democratized the British military schools, making it possible for a commoner to become a high ranking officer. Hitherto, British military colleges had been open only to young men of wealth Mitec Club AT THE meeting of the Mitec E n g i neers Clubs last week the freshmen present were introduced and given a hearty welcome into the club. Members were asked to give some thought to the planning of a social to be given within the next month. Bob Morgan was elected as corresponding secretary. Word was given out that a Coop basketball team is to be formed to take part in intramural sports, and all Coops who are interested are requested to see Don Kirk at the first opportunity, or meet at the gym on Saturday morning for the first workout, at 9. The next meeting will be on Thursday evening, Jan. 18, at 7 o'clock, in room 109 Ramsay, and all Coops are asked to be present. Coop Statistics In looking over the statistics on the Coops in Mr. A. O. Taylor's office last week we found that our numbers are increasing greatly as time passes; for instance, there are 26 members in the pre-junior class, 65 in the sophomore class, and 85 in the freshman class, or a total of 176 Coops now attending school in both sections. This number represents approximately 25 per cent of the students in the School of Engineering and makes our numbers only slightly less than those in • the entire School of Veterinary Medicine or The School of Chemistry and Pharmacy. "Nice going, Mr. Taylor." Incidentals A great deal more talk has been heard concerning the Coops moving into Alumni Hall in a body, and taking it over as "Coop House." All who spoke were in favor of it, and we don't see why it can't be done next summer. A touch football game was played on Saturday between the sophomores and pre-juniors, and a couple of the outstanding players for their respective sides were Ben "Hurricane" Galloway and Bob "Cyclone" Morgan. There has been some talk of forming a chapter of the Georgia Tech honor society for Coops, The Briaerean, and a number of the boys are in favor of this action. Let's hear some more about this. Professor of the Week The boys who are taking drawing from Prof. L. M. Sahag say that they are certainly learning things. Congratulations to a hard working professor. Plains Talk By Herbert Martin Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. WHAT WITH the Finns rapidly backing Russia up the crick (they call them the Rushin' Russians now), and Germany helping out the British blockade by steadily scuttling her own navy, it looks as if 1940, ushered in behind the eight ball as far as background and s t a ge props were concerned, may turn out to be a pretty good year after all. ~ ~ ~~ " Allan Jones proved twice during his brief stay here that he is equally as fearless in real life as in reel life. At the concert, when attacked by a man-eating monster, commonly known as the hornet, of the Vespidae family, he calmly killed the little beast and disposed of the carcass with grace, ease, and dispatch. Earlier in the day he braved a fate worse than death with comparable calmness as he went bravely to the new zoo for lunch. It is conceivable that an unprotected male might be persuaded to wander into the confines of the zoo, but for a man of Mr. Jones' reputation and evident personal charm to eat a meal there was just asking for it. Lucky as a Finn, he managed to dine there almost incognito. What will those girls who didn't recognize him have to tell themselves about that? and position. Hore-Belisha shocked the army to putting the cadets on the same status of equality as at West Point. So the clique which controls the British army began greasing the skids for him from the very start. All of which added up to his exodus last week. Landon's Job One of the few speeches Representative Joe Martin, astute Republican floor leader, will make this winter will be at the Kansas Day dinner in Topeka, January 29. While Martin is definitely a dark-horse presidential possibility, he isn't lifting a finger to boost his candidacy and has emphatically told friends he wants nothing done in his behalf. If the lightning should strike, he would accept; but he will run up no rods for himself, and he takes a rigidly neutral stand toward all active candidates. Martin's No. 1 goal is to be Speaker of the House in case it goes Republican, and he will do nothing to impair his chances. He agreed to go to Topeka, home-town of Alf Landon, out of friendship for the ex-candidate. Martin became warmly attached to Landon as one of his 1936 campaign managers. Landon has no 1940 choice as yet, is still "looking 'em over." But he wants the Middle West to get a close-up of all GOP possibilities. The active candidates are themselves seeing that the region gets a chance to look them over. So because Martin is keeping aloof from the race, Alf invited him to be guest speaker at the Kansas Day gathering. "I'm doing my best," explained Landon, "to find the best man possible for the party. I conceive that to be my duty to the 17,000,000 Republicans who voted for me and thus named me as their leader." NOTE—On that plea Martin couldn't say No. The dinner is attracting much attention among Midwestern Republican politicos. Delegations of them from all the states of the section will look Martin over. We hate to mention this . . . we don't like to carry tales. Still, the fact cannot be concealed that one of the beauties selected to grace the charm section of the forthcoming (?) Glom-erata did a proverbial Cinderella and lost one of her very unglass-like slippers at the Allan Jones concert Tuesday night. * * * Hal Kemp's record of "Blue Moonlight" really shows this band at its symphonic best. Not to shake any sticks at Wax Works through the few musical remarks we manage to muster, but a-long the same line, try the Kemp Krews' disc on "Paradise" for easy listenin'. . . . wonder if Eddy Duchin, with his new vocalist, will play "01' Man Mose" a la his wax versions?? * * * We saw a rat cap the other day! Didn't stop to ask the rodent the why of it all, but we bet he had an interesting story. * * * Sorority pledges who have rooms on the Bullard Field side of the new halls-for- detention-of - irresponsible - females can pick up a few easy pledge points for watching drill by rolling over and gazing through the windows. Of course, they may miss the thrill of seeing the individual medals on this or that well-turned- out soldier, but they'll probably have other chances. * * * And speaking of the new set-up, we hear that this two or three dates a week limit for freshman coeds isn't the minimum; it's really supposed to be the maximum, girls. * * * We like the following poem which appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser some time ago. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely coincidental. There was a dachshund, one so long He hadn't any notion How long it took to notify His tail of his emotion; And so it happened, while his eyes Were filled with woe and sadness, His tail went wagging on Because of previous gladness. * * * Karrie, the Kampus Kwestioner, Kwizzes Kwadrangle. . . . "Just what," wonders Karrie, "is the purpose of all those little baskets outside of the bathroom windows in the new partitioned zoo? If said baskets were originally meant for romantic balconies, they were sadly misplaced. Anyway, what would one want with 200 baskets when there are 400 "bags" within whistling distance??" Syracuse Sets Up Unusual Student Complaint System DESIGNED TO give students a voice in the conduct of their courses and the method of presentation of subject matter, a five-man student committee has been appointed by the men's student government of Syracuse University to hear and correlate all suggestions, and complaints and present them to the proper administrative authorities. Suggestions for improvement of subject matter or classroom presentation and complaints against texts or instructors will be handled by the committee, to be known as the Suggestion and Inquiry committee. Petty or insincere complaints will be disregarded. Students must submit their suggestions or complaints in writing to the committee. All communications must be signed, but the signatures will not be made known to any but the committee. Material will go to the deans of the respective colleges, or to administrative officers, unsigned, acording to the plan.—(ACP). • January 12, 1939 T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Three tor. TIGER TALES By BOOTS STRATFORD Rumors that "Shug" Jordan, Auburn basketball men-is to take over the duties of head football coach at Sewanee still go unconfirmed. The position is to be filled within the next few days, and do not be too surprised if Jordan signs a contract when the Tigers encounter Se- I wanee's cage squad this weekend. If this likeable coach does take over the post, his | leave of the Plains will be keenly felt for Ralph Jordan, ever a gentleman, is one of the finest men Auburn has ever turned out. BooTS •STUATFbZD On the well-known spot goes Bill Alexander, coaching wizard of, the Georg i a Tech Yellow Jackets, for Atlanta sports scribes have already acclaimed the Jackets as another championship ball club in 1940. Some even going so far as to scent roses in the air, which is a pretty hefty sniff 3,000 miles and eleven months off! * * * T h e r e ' s room for t h o u g h t in this editorial concerning t h e University of Chicago, t h a t we p r i n t verbatim. Actually the college authorities have excellent reasons for withdrawing from the arena of big-time intercollegiate football. They have the radical notion that college sports are no more than recreation for the students. With that idea in mind, Chicago has stressed, and will continue to do so more than ever its extensive program of intramural athletics. In former days Chicago held the top place in the "Big Ten" football conference. Now it has no place at all, but far more of the students are participating in the 12 intramural sports than ever before in the college's history. Chicago football has become the target of many jokes. Now the college's lack of football will be the springboard for many more jests. But it is not at all improbable that in the near future many of the other colleges where education is clearly the first purpose will follow suit. * * * Baseball season is not far in the offing when you hear ol' Diz start yelping 'bout his pay. And speaking of baseball, will somebody tell us why it is that in the Florida Grapefruit League every Spring, the St. Louis Browns always wind up somewhere around the top while the World Champion Yankees customarily end up near the cellar and in the regular season the reverse is true? AUBURN'S 1940 BASKETBALL SQUAD: Head Coach, Ralph Jordan, Auburn. Publicity Director, Elmer G. Salter, Auburn. Student Manager, Joe Dean, of Moultrie, Ga. Colors, Orange and Blue. Nickname, Tigers. Seniors: Ray Gibson* John Huff* J. P. Streetman* Bob Dickinson Sophomores: Shag Hawkins Teedy Faulk Bruce Allan Frank Manci Charlie Ham Tommie Mastin Marvin Motley Woodie McNair Ben Park Jack Tanner Lee Hall •Letter winner last Pos. G G&C F F C C&F C F F F F F G G G season. Age 23 20 22 23 19 21 18 19 20 18 20 21 21 19 19 Ht. 6-2 6-2 6 5-9 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-1 6 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-11 Wt. 178 175 175 145 187 170 165 155 165 160 178 155 190 157 162 Home Address Fort Walton, Fla. LaGrange, Ga. Marianna, Fla. Montgomery, Ala. Dora, Ala. Selma, Ala. Columbus, Ga. Daphne, Ala. Auburn, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Autaugaville, Ala. Union Springs, Ala. Axson, Ga. Dora, Ala. Tarrant City, Ala. ROOMS — Desirable rooms for business women. Call Mrs. Wit-tel, 205 S. Gay. Phone 9126. FOR SALE — Bedroom furniture and radiant gas heaters. Call Mrs. Wittel, 205 S. Gay. Phone 9126. Tbrtncit HOLIDAY DESSERT Serve Delicious FROZ • RITE ICE CREAM For the convenience of our Auburn customers we maintain a local depot. Opelika Creamery, Inc. Auburn — Opelika 536 Phone 37 Sizzling Steaks and Sea Foods are our Specialty Auburn Grille Air-Conditioned Smith Asks for More Intramural Teams ERNEST B. SMITH, director of intramural sports. He asks for greater participation and more interest on the part of independent teams. Basketball Rules Changed This Year When college court teams meet each other this year, they are playing under revised basketball rules that are intended to reduce fouling and minimize the disadvantages many claimed existed under last year's regulations. Here is the complete list of rule revisions announced for this year's rule book: 1. The end line of the court shall be four feet from the face of the backboard (this had been optional last season). The exception to this rule is for courts where the physical limitations of the floor do not permit such an extension but a two-foot minimum is required. The ideal court is 94 feet in length from outside line to outside line with 86 feet from the face of one backboard to the face of the other. Independents do not Meet Expectations According to Ernest B. Smith, director of intramural sports, independent teams are not participating in the sports program as well as they should or as they have in the past. He urged this week that independents form teams and enter them in the extensive intramural program. Entries in the independent basketball division must be turned into the intramural sports office on the second floor of Samford Hall not later than Feb. 4. Play will begin on Feb. 8. Independent teams may be organized among students in boarding houses, among specific groups or organizations, among students in dormitories, or among students in various schools and classes. ROTC batteries may also form independent teams among the non- 2. A slight change has been made in the specifications of the ball relative to its resilency. 3. (a). After a free throw from a technical foul the ball is to be awarded to the team which was awarded the free throw, the ball to be put in bounds at midcourt. (b). When a personal foul is called the offended team has the option of trying a free throw or of putting the ball in play from out-of-bounds. If two free throws are awarded this rule applies to the last free throw. It does not apply in the case of a double foul. 4. For college teams, ten-minute quarters instead of twenty-minute halves is optional. 5. If a player in the act of throwing for goal is fouled from behind or roughly handled from any direction, two free throws shall be awarded whether the field goal is made or not. 6. Any player on the team can call time out instead of just the captain of the team as in the past. Sunday & Monday Humphrey B0GART Flora R0BS0N EXTRA: Cartoon in color; News Events Coming — Sunday, Jan. 21 Artie Shaw's Famous Orchestra Under Direction of Georgie Auld MARTIN THEATRE THE PLACE TO GO Look Good and Feel Warm in a MANHATTAN SHIRT Our pre-inventory sale of Manhattans make them the "shirt buy of the month." Value $2.00 $1 .65 Pajamas that make a warm room warmer. _ ^ ^ Value $2.00 JL WARD & KING Men's Wear "Auburn's Leading Men's Store" Sigma Nu's Lead Auburn Fraternities In Intramural Participation Points Mrs. Ida Benfey Judd of New York City is working to have some US university establish a Mark Twain Chair for the Advancement of Humor. Snakes Have 218; SAE's are Second With one semester of intramural competition nearly gone, Sigma Nu leads the fraternity division in participation points with a total of 218. SAE, last year's cup winner, is close behind with 209. Kappa Sigma, runner-up in touch football is a close third with 197. Delta Sig is in fourth place with 167. Following in fifth position is SPE with 155.5. The other fraternities are lined up in the following order: Theta Chi, 165; Sigma Chi, 163; Phi Delta Theta, 163; ATO, 154; Pi Kappa Phi, volley-ball winner, fraternity members of the battery. Entries for foul-throwing will close on March 15, and play in that division will begin immediately upon close of entries. Other sports open to independent teams and individuals include softball, horseshoes, track, and tennis, all of which begin around April 1. Medals are awarded to winning teams and individuals. 150; Kappa Alpha, 145; Pi K A, 144.5; Sigma Pi, 120; Alpha Gamma Rho, 119; Alpha Lambda Tau, 102; Beta Kappa, 102; Lambda Chi Alpha, 98.5; Tau Epsilon Phi, 97; Alpha Psi, 85. The above-listed points include the volleyball tournament but no activities following the close of the tourney. In volleyball Pi Kappa Phi went through with little trouble, dropping only one game in its entire schedule of seven matches, each match consisting of two out of three games. Making up the Pi Kappa Phi team were J o hn Lowery, Homer Gentry, "Frenchy" Gunter, LeRoy Montgomery, Bob Smith, "Dopey" Phillips, and Ben Nuttall. With practice games already underway in basketball, the Sigma Nu's, the SAE's, who lost most of their last year's squad but still have material, and the Alpha Gamma Rho's look to be the standouts. But in intramural basketball anything can happen! COTTAGE FOR RENT—Address: 109 Mitcham, Across from depot. For information phone either 462 or 11. FOR R E N T — Two furnished rooms, separate entrance, gas heat, twin beds, available Feb. 1st. Mrs. E. A. Smith, 238 East Thach. Gallaudet College (Washington, D. C.) is the only college for the deaf in the world. Drink cca Delicious and Refreshing Thirst and the need for refreshment recognize no season. The pause that refreshes with ice-cold Coca-Cola is a year 'round answer to thirst that everybody welcomes. It leaves you with an after-sense of complete refreshment. A US E THAT REFRESHES Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Co. by OPELIKA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, Phone 70 OPENING! Friday, Jan* 12 SKATE AT THE "AUBURN ROLLER RINK" Beginner's Session 9:30-11 :00 a.m. Afternoon Session 3:00- 5:00 p.m. Early Night Session 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Late Night Session 8:30-10:00 p.m. Night Session Adults '•. 25c Children 25c Day Session Everyone 15c Free Instruction by Ed Montgomery RUSSELL STEWART, (Student), Mgr. NEXT DOOR TO BUCK YOUNGS Well Kept Shoes are Essential to to Popularity! "Riteway is Our Way" "FOR NEW SERVICE" We Call for and Deliver RITEWAY SHOE SHOP Phone 35 Regular Dinner 25c PHONE 9119 For Speedy Delivery KURTECY Sandwich Shop "Pleasing You is Our Pleasure" Flowers For All Occasions • King's Flower Shop PHONE 611 SUNDAY-MONDAY IT'S THE HARDYS' HAPPIEST HIT! All-new adventures... all-new laughs and heartthrobs. .. with Andy a 4-tiraa Romeo...Pop a detective... and the rest of your favorite family at their lovable best I with LEWIS MICKEY STONE • ROONEY CECILIA FAY PARKER • HOLDEN Color Cartoon; Latest News TIGER Page Four T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN January 12, 1940 LICKED BY VANDERBILT, BUT LOOK OUT SEWANEE—The Auburn Tigers were downed last night 51-45 by Vanderbilt but are out for Sewanee blood tonight and tomorrow. So far the boys have won two, Spring Hill and LSU, and lost three, Spring Hill, LSU, and Vandy. No. 1, J. P. Streetman, senior forward and letterman. No. 2, Coach Ralph Jordan. No. 3, Ray Gibson, letterman and senior guard. He has played a standout defensive game all year. No. 4, John Huff, guard, who was lost to mumps just on the eve of the trip to LSU. No. 5, Bob Dickinson, little but tough, a reserve forward last year, he should see a lot of action this season. No. 6, Charlie Ham, forward, one of the sophomores who are carrying much of the Tigers' load this year.—Engraving Courtesy Birmingham News. WAX WORKS... Cab Calloway shouts his way through "Jiveformation Please" and "I Ain't Getting Nowhere Fast." The band sounds much better than any ever to play with Cab before; however, the loud wailings of the leader finally become a bit tiresome. * * * A Krupa original called "On the Beam" gives the King of the Drums plenty of exercise while on the reverse side of the disc a great Ellington tune called "Hodge Podge" gets a brand new outing. Gene Krupa and his band have done a couple of fine numbers for Columbia on this one. The first of the group hits a pretty fast tempo while the latter kicks along slowly but swingingly. * * * Two very fine ballad tunes played in one of the sweetest of New Hardy Family Movie Scheduled to Show in Auburn Making an actor out of an automobile required the services of two machinists, an electrician, a radio expert and an automotive engineer, when Mickey Rooney's "jaloppy" turned comedian on its own account in "Judge Hardy and Son," eighth all-new adventures of the Judge Hardy Family, which will be shown Sunday and Monday at the Tiger Theatre. The scene called for Mickey to drive blithely along a country road. Suddenly a wheel flies off, followed by a fender. Mickey gets out of the car. The remaining tires promptly go flat and the cover of the rumble seat flies up. The scene was taken several times in long shots and close-ups. To achieve these effects required the utmost skill of designing and mechanical ingenuity. It worked perfectly on the set and the "acting automobile" at once became the pride of the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer prop shop. Andy Turn Detective "Judge Hardy and Son" sees Mickey turning detective when his father, Judge Hardy, played by Lewis Stone, interests himself in the foreclosure case of a lovable old couple, and a missing relative must be found. Mickey's sleuthing gets him into contact with three pretty girls and resulting complications with his sweetheart, Polly Benedict, played by Ann Rutherford, Hilarious trials and tribulations for Andy Hardy follow. styles come billed as "Tomorrow Night" and 'You're A Lucky Guy." With the treatment of Jimmy Dorsey and his fine band. Helen O'Connell explains the "Lucky Guy" tune and Bob Eberly gives the first of the duo of tunes his usual excellent vocal work. By the way, Bob is leading all the other male crooners in popularity right now. Typical Dorsey. * * * Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey team up to record "Blue Bird In the Moonlight" a nd "Faithful Forever." Benny's new band hits its stride on these two numbers. Mildred Bailey is still tops in her own style. . . . "Faithful Forever" is an old tune that Benny just recently brushed up and has turned out to be one of his best. * * * Glenn Miller, whose band is knocking on the doors of leadership, is now on CBS for three 15- minute stands per week. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights he swings from 10:00 to 10:15. And along with him are the inimitable Andrews sisters. * * * Someone asks us why we hardly ever mention records that are really no good. To tell the truth, if a record, is really a "stinker" we had rather not mention it because of the lack of space. Sometimes, however, we do take a crack at a not-so-good number . . . so you get the idea, anyway! CAA Scholarships Established By Shell Company Establishment of . a $15,000 scholarship and award fund, for which 9,000 students in 400 A-merican colleges will be eligible to compete, has been reported by the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences of Rockefeller Center, New York. The fund, sponsored by the Shell Oil Company, will provide aviation scholarships for student pilots and avaiation awards for colleges and flight schools which participate in the Civil Aeronautics Authority's civilian pilot training program. Plans for the administration of the fund call for the selection of the nation's three best student pilots by means of an audit on grades and a nation-wide flight competition next June. There will be seven regional elimination contest, following which the seven winners will compete at Washington for three scholarships amounting to $1,000, $750, and $500, respectively. The institution which is judged to have made the best record in training student pilots as a participant in the CAA program, and the flight school which has achieved the outstanding flight training record in the United States will receive trophies. The Shell scholarship fund will FOR SALE BABY CHICKS New Hampshire — R. I. Reds Place Your Orders Early All Breeds JAZZ FEEDS A Feed For Every Need COAL WOOD COKE Consumers Coal & Feed Co. PHONE 11 —•— AUBURN North College & Railroad Visitor Predicts Bright Future for Southern Dairying Great possibilities for the South to develop a large dairying industry were cited here this week by Dr. B. V. Hammer, head of the bacteriology department of Iowa State Agricultural College at Ames, Iowa. Speaking to a dairying class of Auburn students, Dr. Hammer said "the South is well suited for the dairying industry because of climate, pasture land and opportunity to grow feed". He added that he saw "no reason why cheese cannot be made as well here "as in the Northern states". Dr. Hammer, who visited the campus with Mrs. Hammer, is a world authority on dairying problems and has done much research in this field. He was accompanied through the college here by Prof. A. D. Burke, head professor of dairying. 'Swell Fellow' -- That's The Auburn Student Body's Opinion Of Allan Jones FSA PROMOTES API GRADUATE W. V. Albright, graduate in architecture in 1927, was appointed regional engineer for the Farm Security Administration in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and the Virgin Islands, on Saturday by E. S. Morgan, southeastern FSA administrator. Albright, a native of Greenville, S. C, joined the FSA in April, 1936, as assistant regional engineer. He also attended Clem-son college. 'Big Shots' Continued from page 1 Only 26% knew who the Brigade Colonel of the ROTC unit is Walter Chandler. Billy Smith was known to be pep manager by 40%. As you can see, only three of 17 office-holders were known by over half the students questioned, which isn't saying much for the BMOC's, is it? The poll is more accurate than one might think, too. No seniors were questioned in the survey, as all 17 of the "big-shots" were from that class. But of the 30 interviews, 12 were with freshmen, ten with sophomores, and eight with juniors. Two of the students, both freshmen, didn't know any of the office-holders. Nobody interviewed knew them all. So take down those chests, big-shots. And let your heads shrink to normal size. Things like this are good for the ego. No? provide cash awards for instructors of the seven qualifying student pilots, and engraved watches will be given to the seven students. Each of the 49 contestants in the seven regional contests will receive parchment certificates. Plainsman Reporters Like Actor-Singer By BOB ANDERSON and DAN HOLLIS Sprawling comfortably in an easy chair in the guest room of the "Mansion" Tuesday afternoon, Allan Jones, singing star of screen and stage, told of his life and talked freely and interestingly. His visit to Auburn began Tuesday afternoon when he arrived in the automobile of his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kennedy of Birmingham. Also with him were Gibner King, accompanist and friend of the singer, and his dog, a big German Boxer just one year old. On arriving, the first act of the singer—one of the most obliging celebrities ever to visit Auburn— was to proceed to a barber shop and get a shave. After that he was driven by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barnett and Mr. Kirtley Brown to the dining room of the new women's quadrangle where he thrilled several hundred coeds by his appearance. Almost Mobbed by Coeds Following Wnch at the table with Dr. Rosa Lee Walston and the heads of several of the new dormitories, he was escorted out of the hall—and into a session with Lewis Arnold, Plainsman staff photographer. Arnold had his plans all made for a picture, but when the inhabitants of the dormitories saw that the singer was going to have his picture taken, he was almost mobbed by a rush of girls who wanted to be photographed with him. So Lewis' plans were changed, and Mr. Jones' picture was taken with a background, foreground, and "side-ground" of admiring Auburn coeds. After resting for an hour or so in the "Mansion" Mr. Jones drove to the WPA Hall with Mr. King for a strenuous two-hour rehearsal. He sang in his shirt sleeves with his collar open at the throat. At his feet on the platform was "Boxer", the dog, who lay quiet, never moving until the end of each song, when Jones would playfully pet him. During the rehearsal, the singer was frequently interrupted and corrected by his accompanist. There was no shirking in that rehearsal— if some part of a song wasn't just right, they practiced it until it was. His Musical Career Speaking of his life, in his room after the rehearsal, Mr. Jones told that he began life in Scranton, Pa., where he earned money for his early musical training by operating a steam-shovel in the local coal mines. Corduroy play clothes in the form of shirts, slacks, and skirts are the college girl's choice when seen at K A Y S E R - L I L I E N T H A L, I n c . The Shop of Original Styles BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, GA. Between Classes KEEP WARM WITH WHITMAN'S DELICIOUS HOT CHOCOLATE Topped with foamy whip cream A satisfying cupful for ... 10c Agent for Whitman's Famous Chocolate Candy. B E N S O N "We Lead Others Follow" He studied at Syracuse University, then won a scholarship to New York University, where he studied voice with Claude War-ford. With money made at a benefit recital in his home town he financed further study in Paris with Reynoldo Hahn. His accompanist, Gibner King, also studied with Warford, and in France at the same time Jones was there. Back in America he made his concert debut with the New York Symphony under Walter Dam-rosch. Following a part in Charles L. Wagner's production of "Boccaccio" Jones received a prediction from the New York Times that has since proved true: "Youth, good looks, and grace were added to a fine voice in Allan Jones' playing. His tenor is capable of charming pianissimo or ringing bravura, and with this assembly of gifts one may foresee a brilliant future." Opera engagements followed. His favorite roles were leading parts in "Tosca", "Romeo and Juliet", "Faust", and "La Bo-heme." Moving pictures claimed him. He reached stardom in "Show Boat", "A Night at the Opera", "The Firefly", "Honeymoon in Bali", and currently, "The Great Victor Herbert." His first movie was "Reckless." Of this he said, "If you had blinked your eyes in Reckless, you would have missed me." "Swell Fellow" He was modest, he was unassuming, completely the antithesis of what one would expect in a person so famous. All in all, the term "swell fellow" would certainly describe him. Rhodes Chosen to Head Ag Fraternity New Alpha Gamma Rho officers were elected Wednesday night to take the place of those who will finish school at the end of this semester. V. V. Rhodes was made president to take the place of "Red" Bamberg. P. R. Pettis became vice-president to relieve Chan Vickrey who also finishes. Riley Newman will take Rhodes' place as usher for the lodge. J. C. Eiland was elected treasurer for next year. Vanderbilt Continued fro Lineups: Vanderbilt (51) G Lipscomb, f 8 Davis, f 0 Hanna, c 5 Thweatt, c 4 Woodward, c 4 Milliken, g 1 Peebles, g 0 Little, g 3 Irby, g 0 Holgraf, g 0 Totals 21 Auburn (45) G Streetman, f 3 Dickinson, f 1 Manci, f 8 Hawkins, c 3 Gibson, g 0 Faulk, g 4 Tanner, g 0 m page 1 F PFTP 4 2 20 1 1 1 1 1 11 2 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 1 0 1 0 2 0 9 11 51 F PFTP 3 1 9 0 0 2 2 2 18 1 2 7 0 3 0 1 2 9 0 0 0 Totals * 19 7 10 45 • Half-time score: Vanderbilt 28, Auburn 26. Free throws missed: Streetman man 3, Hawkins 1, Gibson 1, Faulk 2, Milliken 1, Little 1. Referee: Chin Johnson, Nashville. Miami University tests have proven that men have more rhythm than women. Almost totally blind since the age of 10, a Keuka College student has written a new psychology book in Braille. New York University has more students (37,376) than any other US college or university. LOST — Parker fountain pen, name on pen. If found notify Jimmy Seal or call 585-J. Reward. DRINK jK£**e A FLAVOR YOU CANT FORGET It Gives A Sandwich A College Education Our Products Are Wholesome And Delicious • They are placed fresh daily in your favorite grocery store. • We are now featuring doughnuts. BALL'S BAKERY OPELIKA Women! BE SURE YOU HAVE INGRAM'S BREAD In Your Next Bag Of Groceries INGRAM'S BAKERY Opelika
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Title | 1940-01-12 The Auburn Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | This Auburn Weather! THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN Dust Off Those Books VOL. LXIII z-i ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, JANUARY 12, 1940 No. 31 Permit Given For VANDERBILT TRIPS Auburn-Opelika Radio Station Studios Expected to Be Located Somewhere Between Two Towns Federal approval of a new 250- watt radio station to serve this section of the state was announced Wednesday by the Opelika- Auburn Broadcasting Company. Permission to install the station was granted by the Federal Communications Commission a f t er several months litigation in Washington. The station, which has not yet been named, will broadcast under 250 watts of power during the daytime and 100 watts at night. Programs will be broadcast over a frequency of approximately 1370 kilocycles. Definite sites for the station and for studios have not been selected but the broadcasting company hopes to locate them approximately midway between Opelika and Auburn. Operating as a partnership, the broadcasting company will be owned by four Opelika business men, Yetta G. Samford, Thomas D. Samford, Jr., C. S. Shealy, and John Herbert Orr. Orr will serve as general manager. Application for permission to operate the new station was made by the broadcasting company several months ago. About the time the application was made Roy Martin of Columbus, Ga., owner of the Martin Theatre in Opelika, was also seeking permission to operate a station in Opelika. However, he withdrew his application a few weeks ago. Station WRBL of Columbus contested the broadcasting company's application in Washington. PLAINSMEN 51-45 Frank Manci Paces Tigers with 18 Points Vanderbilt's courtmen opened their Southeastern Conference season in Nashville last night with a 51-45 win over Auburn's green but fast-improving Tigers. Leading the Commodores was Pinky Lipscomb, all-conference forward who scored 20 points. Right on his trail for scoring honors was Frank Manci, Auburn sophomore star, who racked up 18 markers. J. P. Streetman, forward, and Teedie Faulk, guard, totaled 9 points each. Early in the game the Black and Gold got away to a 9-point lead, but Auburn, with Manci pacing the five, closed up and stayed there for the rest of the game. At the half Vandy was leading by only two points, 28-26. Hurting Auburn as much as anything else was the lack of reserves. Coach "Shug" Jordan made only two substitutions,.while Vanderbilt made five. Today the Tigers move on to Sewanee where they will meet ex- Tiger Joel Eaves' team tonight. Rumors have been circulating among sportswriters that Coach Jordan is slated to take over the recently-vacated head coach's position at Sewanee and will talk about it while the team is there. Continued on page 4 State Extension Workers Meet Wellborn Elected Ag Club President The Ag Club held its last meeting of the first semester last Wednesday night in Ross auditorium and elected officers for the next semester. Fred Wellborn, senior in agriculture from Section, Ala., will serve as president of the organization for the next semester. Elected as vice-president of the club was Rayvon Pettis, senior in agriculture and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Other officers include Jack Cagle, secretary; Fred Harlin, treasurer; and Tom Rowan, reporter. Each of the new officers made short acceptance speeches, and the retiring officers said a word of thanks to members for their cooperation during this semester. Retiring officers are Robert Gay, president; Chan Vickery, vice-president; Virgil Rhodes, secretary; Luther Gowder, treasurer; and Merlin Bryant, reporter. Grant Rumored as Candidate Against Rep. Luther Patrick Hugh S. Grant, former API journalism instructor and publicity director, one-time secretary of Sen. Hugo Black, and last United States minister to defunct Albania, is being boomed as a possible rival for Rep. Luther Patrick in the next congressional election. Rep. Patrick, Birmingham's famous "poet-politician", who rose from a place as poetry reader over a Magic City radio station to that of member of the United States House of Representatives, represents the ninth congressional district. Grant, who has not yet been officially relieved from his ministership, has remained non-committal on the rumors of his candidacy. He arrived in Birmingham several weeks ago with his wife and daughter. Mr. Grant was in Albania at the time of its invasion by the Italian forces and was the last representative of a foreign nation to talk with King Zog before the monarch fled the country with Queen Geraldine and their infant child. The King and Queen fled to Greece after leaving Albania. Myth Of Auburn'BMOCY Dispelled- They Aren't Big Shots After All Seniors' Ego Deflated By Reporter's Findings Maybe some of Auburn's big-shots aren't such big shots after all. In a recent poll to discover just how well known several of the leading senior office holders in Auburn were, it was discovered that they weren't. Oh, of course, a few were fairly well-known, those who have their names smeared all over the Plainsman twice a week, but the majority of these would-be BMO-C's weren't even known by half of the people questioned. To determine this fact the Plainsman conducted a survey of a cross-section of the students, about 30 in all, supposedly representative of every type, class, and species of the enrollment. The poll revealed that only 53% of the student body knows who the president of the Executive Cabinet is. That is, only 16 out of the 30 knew that John Ivey, Jr., was the students' chief executive. And only two of the 30, or about 6 % % knew the vice-president, Jim King. Along with Ivey in the 53% group came Tom Henley, chair- , man of the Social Committee. Sixteen out of the 30 knew who held that office, too. Fewer students knew who held the offices of Cabinet vice-president, president of Sphinx, and captain of Scabbard and Blade than any others. King, Betty Sho-walter, and John Rice each rated 6%%. Forty-seven per cent of the students interviewed knew that Virginia Adams was president of the Women's Student Government. Only four of the 30, 13% knew the president of the senior class, Kenneth Funchess. Winfrey Boyd was known by 33% to be president of ODK, and George Kenmore by the same percentage as president of Blue Key. The president of the Interfra-ternity Council, George Hiller, and chairman of the Elections Committee, John Watters, also tied up, with 20% each. The editor of the Glomerata was recognized as Charles "Buck" Kelley by 33% of those questioned. He was nosed out by his business manager and the ad-monger for the Plainsman, each of whom had 40% who said "We know 'em." Continued on page 4 InThe ir A/\n nua ion MHe re Dr. Foster Addresses Assemblage Last Night Three Days of Activity Closed by Speech Of President of University of Alabama In a speech before the entire Extension Service of the state last night, Dr. Richard C. Foster, president of the University of Alabama, pointed out that progress is coming to the state of Alabama and that Auburn, Montevallo, and the University of Alabama are playing a prominent part in it. He spoke at a banquet in the new dining hall of the Women's Quadrangle. More than 300 Extension Service members were present as Dr. Foster paid tribute to ——^^^^^^^^—^^—^^^^^^^ Dr. L. N. Duncan, president of Auburn, as a most able educator. "Proof of his ability can be seen on the Auburn campus today in the wonderful new buildings", said the University executive. He complimented the Extension Service on its fine work and P. O. Davis, director of the Service, on his selection by the Progressive Farmer as "Man of the year in Alabama agriculture." Sen. J. Miller Bonner spoke briefly for Gov. Frank M. Dixon, who was unable to be present on account of illness. He read a telegram from the governor, expressing his regret that he was unable to be here. Last night's banquet climaxed three days of intensive activity by Extension Service workers in their meeting here, their first one in two years. During the week many distinguished speakers from the state and from the National Extension Service have been heard. The heads and supervisors of the other agricultural agencies of the state, including the vocational agriculture department, the Soil Conservation Service, the Farm Security Administration, and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, met with the extension service group. The Extension Service gathering met jointly with the local Production Credit Association yesterday. The director and supervisors of the Extension Service spoke at the joint session. Half-hour programs have been broadcast daily from 12 until 12:30 from the new studio-auditorium in Duncan Hall. The programs were a cross-section of the meeting. They featured speakers from the Extension Service and various musical presentations. Last night's banquet was followed by a half-hour radio broadcast from 9:15 to 9:45 from the new studio in Duncan Hall. Prom Bids To Be Taken Up Tuesday New Plan Devised for Admission to Hall All bid cards for the Junior Prom are to be collected Tuesday night, Jan. 16, at 9 o'clock, according to a social committee announcement last night. No -bid cards will be accepted after that date. To prevent congestion at the entrances to Graves Center, a new arrangement for admission will go into effect for the dances. All fraternity men holding special tickets and all holders of block tickets for the entire set will enter the west door of the hall. Spectators will be admitted at the east end of the building, and all others at the two doors on the front. Henley announced that the contract for decorations had been let to Allen Lamar and Bobby Lawrence. Hal Kemp is not on the air at present, but Eddy Duchin's orchestra may be heard over the Columbia network from 11:30 to 12 o'clock p.m. on Thursday and on Saturday over the same network from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. EST. Jones Sings To Plaudits Of Full House At WPA Hall Audience Approved of Singer's Pleasing Voice, Personality Allan Jones' concert at Graves Center Tuesday night was marked by the enthusiastic reception which the tenor's audience of more than 1400 gave every number on his program. Mr. Jones' first songs were a group from the works of Handel, of which the familiar "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted" from the famous oratorio "The Messiah" perhaps received the most applause. The second part of the program was devoted tq French songs, including "Le Secret" by Faure and the "Hymn to the Sun" of George. Following intermission, Gibner King, the accompanist, played three piano selections and was brought back to the stage by a storm of applause for an encore. His most popular piece was "On Wings of Song," by Mendelssohn- Liszt. Mr. Jones was particularly effective singing the noted aria "O Paradis" from Meyerbeer's opera "L'Africaine." In his concluding group, he sang perhaps the most touching number of his entire concert, Tschaikowsky's "None but the Lonely Heart." After the program the tenor was recalled four times for encores. By request he sang the "Donkey Serenade," the song from "The Firefly" which made him famous with movie-goers everywhere; "Only Make Belief," from Jerome Kern's "Show Boat"; "Gianina Mia," also from "The Firefly"; and finally, "Thine A-lone," which he sings in his latest movie, "The Great Victor Herbert." Possessed of a charming personality as well as of a pleasing voice, Mr. Jones audibly met with the approval of the capacity audience. Miss Lee Awarded Place as Head of Hall in New Dorm Miss Janet Lee of Tomah, Wis., has already taken a post as the fourth head of hall in the new Women's Quadrangle and is heading dormitory number three. In addition to her place as head of hall Miss Lee is serving as an instructor in physical education. She came to Auburn from Denver, Col., where she was an instructor in physical education at the Colorado State Women's College. She received her AB degree from LaCrosse State Teachers College, LaCrosse, Wis., and her MA degree from Colorado College at Colorado Springs, Col. Miss Mary Moss Wellborn is head of hall in dormitory number one, Miss Mary Meade in number two, and Mrs. Willie Calkins, number four. Staff Photo by Lewis Arnold "INTO THE VALLEY OF DEATH" might be the title of this, for there are girls to the right of him, girls to the left of him, girls to the front of him. He's Allan Jones, singer of screen and stage, who appeared here Tuesday night before a capacity audience of 1400. On his right is Freda Kyle, junior in education, and hanging on his left is Kathryn Jenkins, freshman in business administration. Peeping over his shoulder is Laura Wallace, freshman in commercial art. The two pencil-holding males are Plainsman reporters Bob Anderson (left) and Dan Hollis. STECKEL SPEAKS TO AUBURN COEDS Talks on Qualities Of Girl in Business Dr. Minnie L. Steckel of Alabama College at Montevallo addressed the convocation of Auburn coeds in Langdon Hall yesterday afternoon on the subject "Women in Business." Dr. Steckel gave the results of a statistical study undertaken by the Business and Professional Women's Clubs in which information was gathered on the 10 desirable characteristics for women who are entering business work. Dr. Steckel's findings have been published in the pamphlet "Alabama Women and Their Employers", of which she is author. It was published in 1939. In the course of her talk she made frequent references to this publication. Cardinal Key Will Open Dorm Tea Spot Refreshment Oasis to Open Monday Night In Basement of Dormitory Number One A tea room, sponsored by Cardinal Key with the assistance of Owls, both honorary societies for women students, will open Monday night at 8:30 in the basement of dormitory number one at the new women's quadrangle. The room will serve milk, soft drinks, candy, and other light foods for the benefit of the coeds in the dormitories, who are not allowed to order food from town. Cardinal Key members said last night that the recreation spot will be open every night ^——~~~———~m~~~—~~~~~~~~~^~ Work Progressing On Tennis Courts 14 New Courts Being Built on West Thach Work is steadily progressing on the 14 tennis courts which have been under construction on West Thach Avenue since the first week in December. The courts, costing approximately $125 each, are being built by convict labor under the supervision of Prof. Dan T. Jones and the intramural sports department. Some of the courts are to have clay tops and the others tar. They are being financed in large by the school, with a part of the money coming from profits from the ODK musicales of 1938 and 1939 and from the Lions Club. -Five of the courts, which will be ready for their top dressing with the advent of warm weather, are located on the south side of West Thach, bordering the baseball field. The remaining nine will be on the north side, three of them just past the new classroom building and the other six between the drainage ditch, which crosses the terrain a few yards further out West Thach, and the first veterinary medicine building. Work will begin on the nine on the north side as soon as the first five are completed. to all coeds, between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30. Girls with dates can also take advantage of the tea room, but they must come in through the side entrance. The tea room will be kept open during examinations for the benefit of students who may want to take a few minutes off from study to get a bite to eat or something to drink. Members of Cardinal Key and Owls will operate the eating center, serving in relays of two. Helen Porch, senior in home economics, was in charge of arrangements for the room. Amy Drake, senior in education, is president of Cardinal Key. API Engineers Will Hear R. A. Polglaze R. A. Polglaze of Birmingham will speak to Auburn engineering students at the regular monthly meeting of the ASEC seminar Monday night at Graves Center at 7:30. Mr. Polglaze, an outstanding contracting engineer of the state, was a special student in engineering here during 1905-06, and 1909-12. Engineering Council officers did not know the subject of his address when questioned this morning. BEHIND THE HEADLINES C /»/»/\rrli was *n e f°u r-day state-wide gathering of J U C C V S S I U I Extension workers held here this week with approximately 400 agricultural workers attending. See column 3. /* l y of 1940 is the approval of a radio sta-vOOQ rieWS tion for Auburn, something the college has missed greatly since WAPI left here years ago. See column 1. r was the applause for Allan Jones, golden- LllOriTlUllS voiced tenor of radio and screen, at his concert here this week. See column 4. are the so-called "big shots" of the camp- MOI 3 0 D l y us according to a survey conducted See column 1. to the independent teams this among students. Wllflt HdPPened year? is the question asked by the intramural sports department in an appeal for more teams in the campus sports program. See page 3. was Allan Jones in giving interviews to students and posing for pictures. Everyone found him charming. See page 4. Page Two T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN January 12, 1939 The Auburn Plainsman Published Semi-Weekly by the Students of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Editorial and business offices on Tiche-nor Avenue. Phone 448. Editor may be reached after office hours by calling 169-W. John Godbold Editor Robert H. Armstrong __ Business Mgr. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates by mail: $2.50 per year, $1.50 per semester. Member Associated Golle6iate Press Distributor of Golle6iateDi6est REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. N. Y. CHICAGO • BOSTON • Los ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO Take Care of the New Buildings NOW THAT Auburn has dispensed with the problem of getting much-needed new buildings, the next problem is that of keeping them. Those shiny new walls must be kept that way, and the handsome equipment mustn't be marred. No one could have exhibited more pride in Auburn's expansion than the student body. The students have been voluble in their cry for new buildings, loud in their praise that have been obtained. We are a little curious to see if the cries and the praises were sincere enough to insure that the new buildings will be kept new. A Southerner Discovers New England ONCE UPON a time some Miss Post (surely not even acquainted with the famous Emily) wrote a little, squib in the American Mercury about what horrible food Southerners ate. It aroused widespread comment, and a lot of us wanted to tar and feather the lady, who very obviously ate sugar in her cornbread. Miss Post described "characteristic" Rebel foods such as fried.carrots, which no Southerner had even heard of before and never hopes to. Very obviously Miss Post was talking through her beribboned bonnet. Last spring we spent two weeks existing on Yankee cooking. Potatoes ! Have you ever eaten Irish potatoes twice a day for 14 days? We don't mean "potatoes", ior a Southerner means sweet potatoes when he says that. We mean Irish potatoes — boiled, French fried, baked, steamed, mashed, browned, fricassed, creamed, fluffed, hashed, lyonnaissed, sal-aded. Never let it be said that a Yankee isn't versatile. He can think of 1000 ways to disguise Irish potatoes. And incidentally, did the waitress ever bring you a plain boiled potato, not seasoned or prepared, just a round, white, boiled potato as naked as a pearl? As for string beans . . . a devilish New England cook takes a normal self-respecting s t r i ng bean and chases it through a pot of boiling water. When you get it, it's so raw that it would sprout if planted and tastes like stewed alfalfa. Down South people eat weiners and hamburgers on picnics, at the circus, and after dances. The Yanks have weiners (they will call them frankfurts) every second day and hamburgers (known as hamburg sandwiches) s e v en days a week. However, they'll fool you on those hamburgers. Every third day they call them "Salisbury steak sandwiches." Speaking of sandwiches. . . . We never order a Southern sandwich that it doesn't come equipped with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and maybe a few potato chips on the side. How can we forget the first Yankee sandwich, when we asked for a ham and got two dry slices of bread with a slice of ham between? At our disgusted look the waiter popped, "Hell, buddy, if you wanted that bread buttered why didn't you say so." We shall never forget the surprised New England faces that greeted our peals of laughter at seeing "Face of Rump" on the menu. We really thought that someone had gotten ends mixed, but it turned out to be just our ignorance, or maybe lack of versatility of the Yankee terminology. Alabama and Small- Scale Industry THE LATEST Alabama Chamber of Commerce report lists $23,- 000,000 of new industrial investments in the state during the year 1939. Of the total, $20,000,000 was for expansion of already-established industries and $3,- 000,000 for the founding of new enterprises. The list of new industries is particularly of interest—61 new establishments in one year. Hair oil, mops and brooms, Venetian blinds, toys, tung oil, ribbon, cheese—all these and more just as varied are on the $3,000,000 list. It is'small industry that furnishes the real background for the industrial stability of a community, and nearly all of these new enterprises are of the small type. Small-scale industry brings with it fewer of the problems of labor, of depressing social and economic conditions, more of a feeling of pride and interest in the industry itself and in the community. The term "home owned and operated" in referring to industry has a broader significance than as a mere slogan for advertising. Moreover, small-scale industry can be financed with capital from the state itself, and in a poor state like Alabama that is important. The state, of course, seeks new capital, desires it earnestly, but a healthy growth of its own facilities offers advantages not true of an influx of out-of-state financing and its accompanying problems. Ireland lost its virility through absentee ownership of land — Alabama has no desire to lose hers through too much of the same kind of ownership in industry. What's the Matter With The Independent Teams? THE INTRAMURAL Sports department reports that independent teams are not participating in intramural sports this year as they have in the past. Surely it is not because these students have suddenly lost all interest in athletics. In the past many independent teams have participated in the sports program, and the competition has been merit-ous and hard-fought. Perhaps there should be a little explanation of the way the intramural program is carried out. The intramural sports program is financed by the students themselves through a portion of their student activity fees. It costs them nothing else to enter this program; they have no special fees to pay in order to take part in these sports. The exercise should be helpful to all students, as only freshmen are required to take any sort of physical training. Certainly the independent teams have not become lazy all at once. The basketball season is just getting underway. Sign up your team now and show the intramural department that real spirit. D.H. The Plainsman Forum With the Co-OpS—By C J. Bastien Letters to the Editor History of the FFA Co-op Editor, The Plainsman: In response to many inquiries as to how the FFA Co-Op Book Exchange is operated and why we do not get a more central location so that we may better serve our student body, I present the following article. The FFA Cooperative Book Exchange was organized during the summer school term of 1936 by the students enrolled in Agricultural Education at API. It was believed by many that savings could be made on the cost of books and supplies for students, and with this point in view it was decided that the Collegiate Chapter of the FFA would sponsor a cooperative enterprise to handle books and supplies fop the students. A committee was appointed to write a constitution which was adopted by the chapter with few changes. A board of directors consisting of six members was elected, and this board then selected the manager for the Exchange. The manager is placed under bond, and he takes full responsibility for management. It was decided that the manager should receive a small per cent of all the sales. Such a salary is justified because he must keep up with all business transactions, buy and sell supplies, and keep an accurate set of books. Profit derived from the Book Exchange is to be used for purchasing more books and supplies or set aside in a sinking fund for future operation until such time as the manager and board s of directors shall declare that the capital is sufficient for adequate operation of the store. At that time prices will be further reduced as it is not our purpose to make a profit other than is necessary to care far the expense of the store. This store was organized primarily for agricultural students but since other schools expressed a desire to save with us it was decided to expand the business, and we now handle some books and supplies for every school except the Schools of Business and Architecture. However, all students are benefiting by our operation at present whether they trade with us or not, for the other stores have met our prices on most books and a few supplies. In the three and one half years that we have been operating we have saved the students who traded with us approximately $6,- 000. Based on an enrollment of 3,475 as reported by the registrar for this semester and a saving of 10 per cent on $15.00 worth of books and supplies per person, since all stores gave approximately that discount. We have saved the students this semester alone $5,212.50, and this saving for the year, including summer school, will amount to well over $10,000. We do not believe that any organization on our campus is saving the students that much money annually and believe that when the college officials realize this fact that they will provide us an adequate building that is easily accessible to all the students. We admit that the name and the system of management of the book store may have to be changed to suit the college, but so long as we accomplish our purpose we do not mind doing whatever is best for our college. If you are as interested in this undertaking as many of you have manifested, then show the college authorities that you are interested, and we believe that in the near future that more students can get work in the store, you can get waited on much faster, and that we can save you even more money. Hoyt A. Nation, (Mgr.) The Plainsman is Radical Editor The Auburn Plainsman Dear Godbold: To you, Mr. Editor, and the "parlor pink" editorial stand of your paper, I say "phooey". Your latest "contribution" to the field of political thought is an editorial in the last Plainsman on the Federal Trade Commission. Like a thousand other agencies of the United States government, that is becoming as dictatorial as some of the countries of Europe, the Federal Trade Commission is a millstone on the neck of the small and the large business man. He has been told what he can't do until business is afraid to take any definite step. There is not any other reason than these for the frozen condition of the country's assets and capital today. While I believe that questions of national interest ought to be discussed in student newspapers I think that an editor is taking unfair advantage when he uses a student newspaper to express his personal political opinions. Very sincerely yours, A Democrat P. S.—And I vote too. Don't Abuse the N e w Cut Rule Editor Auburn Plainsman Dear Editor: I don't make a practice of writing a letter to the Plainsman every time I have something to say which I personally don't want to stand behind. The reason for this letter is different; I want more people than I could possibly see to see for themselves if there isn't a bit of truth in these statements. It's about the new cut rule. Let's not abuse the privileges granted us.- The system will be on probation for next semester, and the way in which we receive it may mean its continuation or its abolishment. The new set-up is quite lenient as compared with the former two per cent way of handling cuts, and if we use it and don't abuse it until we do lose it, we shall all benefit. The cuts are allowed for those times when we need an absence and don't have a presentable excuse. Let's don't waste them just because we are too lazy to attend classes. Yours sincerely, Confucious The Washington Merry-Go-Round By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN Ousting of Hore-Belisha Shows Cabinet Seeks Early Peace with Hitler; His Successor is Pro-German; Tories Would Turn War Against Russians; War Minister's Popularity a Threat to Chamberlain Despite Army Rows; Landon Wants Midwest to Look Over GOP Dark Horses so Invites Martin. WASHINGTON—Tip-off to the much discussed ousting of Leslie Hore-Belisha as British Minister of War is the fact that his successor, Oliver Stanley, is one of the most pro-German members of the Cabinet. Stanley is the son of Lord Londonderry, educated in Germany and a member of the Cliveden set which was responsible for the Munich pact and encouraged a rapprochement with Hitler before war broke. Oliver Stanley, now 43 years old, has been promoted to high position solely through the influence of his father. Add to this the facts that Hore- Belisha is Jewish and was the most active member of the British Cabinet in prosecuting the war, and you get the main reason why Chamberlain ousted him. That reason is: Chamberlain and the overwhelming majority of the Cabinet want to make an early peace with Germany, then turn against Russia; and Hitler will not talk while a Jew is heading the British army's drive against Germany. With a pro-German Minister of War, the chances for peace are better. Popular Belisha Also—and this must have been a contributing factor—Hore-Belisha was the most energetic, one of the youngest, and decidedly the most popular cabinet member in Britain. As such, he constituted the chief political threat to Chamberlain. He had greater potentialities than any other man for leading an effective opposition to Chamberlain. Many people predicted that he would be the next Prime Minister. Therefore, it was better for Chamberlain to polish him off and place him on the side-lines now, rather than after he got too important. It is worthwhile to remember that the Chamberlain Cabinet is composed largely of men old in years, even older in mind. Anthony Eden, now Minister of Colonies, is young, but has not been a vigorous member of the Chamberlain Cabinet. A quiet career man, he has been content to sit on the sidelines and let Hore-Belisha do the scrapping. Malcolm MacDonald, son of Labor Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, also is young, but has been a big disappointment. As Secretary for the Dominions he is a nonentity. The Old Order When Duff Cooper was First Lord of the Admiralty, he and Hore-Belisha made a young, hard-headed team of fighters for -Empire defense. But with Duff Cooper's resignation Hore-Belisha remained the one representative of the new generation, surrounded by starchy representatives of a system which is making its last muddling stand. These factors were more important than Hore-Belisha's row with the army, though this row was by no means petty. As War Minister, Hore-Belisha first fired all the fuddy-duddies at the head of the army, replacing them with younger men. This was all right, but then he made the mistake of riding herd on the younger men. Finally, and least forgivable of all, he democratized the British military schools, making it possible for a commoner to become a high ranking officer. Hitherto, British military colleges had been open only to young men of wealth Mitec Club AT THE meeting of the Mitec E n g i neers Clubs last week the freshmen present were introduced and given a hearty welcome into the club. Members were asked to give some thought to the planning of a social to be given within the next month. Bob Morgan was elected as corresponding secretary. Word was given out that a Coop basketball team is to be formed to take part in intramural sports, and all Coops who are interested are requested to see Don Kirk at the first opportunity, or meet at the gym on Saturday morning for the first workout, at 9. The next meeting will be on Thursday evening, Jan. 18, at 7 o'clock, in room 109 Ramsay, and all Coops are asked to be present. Coop Statistics In looking over the statistics on the Coops in Mr. A. O. Taylor's office last week we found that our numbers are increasing greatly as time passes; for instance, there are 26 members in the pre-junior class, 65 in the sophomore class, and 85 in the freshman class, or a total of 176 Coops now attending school in both sections. This number represents approximately 25 per cent of the students in the School of Engineering and makes our numbers only slightly less than those in • the entire School of Veterinary Medicine or The School of Chemistry and Pharmacy. "Nice going, Mr. Taylor." Incidentals A great deal more talk has been heard concerning the Coops moving into Alumni Hall in a body, and taking it over as "Coop House." All who spoke were in favor of it, and we don't see why it can't be done next summer. A touch football game was played on Saturday between the sophomores and pre-juniors, and a couple of the outstanding players for their respective sides were Ben "Hurricane" Galloway and Bob "Cyclone" Morgan. There has been some talk of forming a chapter of the Georgia Tech honor society for Coops, The Briaerean, and a number of the boys are in favor of this action. Let's hear some more about this. Professor of the Week The boys who are taking drawing from Prof. L. M. Sahag say that they are certainly learning things. Congratulations to a hard working professor. Plains Talk By Herbert Martin Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and are not to be construed as the editorial policies of this paper. WHAT WITH the Finns rapidly backing Russia up the crick (they call them the Rushin' Russians now), and Germany helping out the British blockade by steadily scuttling her own navy, it looks as if 1940, ushered in behind the eight ball as far as background and s t a ge props were concerned, may turn out to be a pretty good year after all. ~ ~ ~~ " Allan Jones proved twice during his brief stay here that he is equally as fearless in real life as in reel life. At the concert, when attacked by a man-eating monster, commonly known as the hornet, of the Vespidae family, he calmly killed the little beast and disposed of the carcass with grace, ease, and dispatch. Earlier in the day he braved a fate worse than death with comparable calmness as he went bravely to the new zoo for lunch. It is conceivable that an unprotected male might be persuaded to wander into the confines of the zoo, but for a man of Mr. Jones' reputation and evident personal charm to eat a meal there was just asking for it. Lucky as a Finn, he managed to dine there almost incognito. What will those girls who didn't recognize him have to tell themselves about that? and position. Hore-Belisha shocked the army to putting the cadets on the same status of equality as at West Point. So the clique which controls the British army began greasing the skids for him from the very start. All of which added up to his exodus last week. Landon's Job One of the few speeches Representative Joe Martin, astute Republican floor leader, will make this winter will be at the Kansas Day dinner in Topeka, January 29. While Martin is definitely a dark-horse presidential possibility, he isn't lifting a finger to boost his candidacy and has emphatically told friends he wants nothing done in his behalf. If the lightning should strike, he would accept; but he will run up no rods for himself, and he takes a rigidly neutral stand toward all active candidates. Martin's No. 1 goal is to be Speaker of the House in case it goes Republican, and he will do nothing to impair his chances. He agreed to go to Topeka, home-town of Alf Landon, out of friendship for the ex-candidate. Martin became warmly attached to Landon as one of his 1936 campaign managers. Landon has no 1940 choice as yet, is still "looking 'em over." But he wants the Middle West to get a close-up of all GOP possibilities. The active candidates are themselves seeing that the region gets a chance to look them over. So because Martin is keeping aloof from the race, Alf invited him to be guest speaker at the Kansas Day gathering. "I'm doing my best," explained Landon, "to find the best man possible for the party. I conceive that to be my duty to the 17,000,000 Republicans who voted for me and thus named me as their leader." NOTE—On that plea Martin couldn't say No. The dinner is attracting much attention among Midwestern Republican politicos. Delegations of them from all the states of the section will look Martin over. We hate to mention this . . . we don't like to carry tales. Still, the fact cannot be concealed that one of the beauties selected to grace the charm section of the forthcoming (?) Glom-erata did a proverbial Cinderella and lost one of her very unglass-like slippers at the Allan Jones concert Tuesday night. * * * Hal Kemp's record of "Blue Moonlight" really shows this band at its symphonic best. Not to shake any sticks at Wax Works through the few musical remarks we manage to muster, but a-long the same line, try the Kemp Krews' disc on "Paradise" for easy listenin'. . . . wonder if Eddy Duchin, with his new vocalist, will play "01' Man Mose" a la his wax versions?? * * * We saw a rat cap the other day! Didn't stop to ask the rodent the why of it all, but we bet he had an interesting story. * * * Sorority pledges who have rooms on the Bullard Field side of the new halls-for- detention-of - irresponsible - females can pick up a few easy pledge points for watching drill by rolling over and gazing through the windows. Of course, they may miss the thrill of seeing the individual medals on this or that well-turned- out soldier, but they'll probably have other chances. * * * And speaking of the new set-up, we hear that this two or three dates a week limit for freshman coeds isn't the minimum; it's really supposed to be the maximum, girls. * * * We like the following poem which appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser some time ago. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely coincidental. There was a dachshund, one so long He hadn't any notion How long it took to notify His tail of his emotion; And so it happened, while his eyes Were filled with woe and sadness, His tail went wagging on Because of previous gladness. * * * Karrie, the Kampus Kwestioner, Kwizzes Kwadrangle. . . . "Just what," wonders Karrie, "is the purpose of all those little baskets outside of the bathroom windows in the new partitioned zoo? If said baskets were originally meant for romantic balconies, they were sadly misplaced. Anyway, what would one want with 200 baskets when there are 400 "bags" within whistling distance??" Syracuse Sets Up Unusual Student Complaint System DESIGNED TO give students a voice in the conduct of their courses and the method of presentation of subject matter, a five-man student committee has been appointed by the men's student government of Syracuse University to hear and correlate all suggestions, and complaints and present them to the proper administrative authorities. Suggestions for improvement of subject matter or classroom presentation and complaints against texts or instructors will be handled by the committee, to be known as the Suggestion and Inquiry committee. Petty or insincere complaints will be disregarded. Students must submit their suggestions or complaints in writing to the committee. All communications must be signed, but the signatures will not be made known to any but the committee. Material will go to the deans of the respective colleges, or to administrative officers, unsigned, acording to the plan.—(ACP). • January 12, 1939 T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN Page Three tor. TIGER TALES By BOOTS STRATFORD Rumors that "Shug" Jordan, Auburn basketball men-is to take over the duties of head football coach at Sewanee still go unconfirmed. The position is to be filled within the next few days, and do not be too surprised if Jordan signs a contract when the Tigers encounter Se- I wanee's cage squad this weekend. If this likeable coach does take over the post, his | leave of the Plains will be keenly felt for Ralph Jordan, ever a gentleman, is one of the finest men Auburn has ever turned out. BooTS •STUATFbZD On the well-known spot goes Bill Alexander, coaching wizard of, the Georg i a Tech Yellow Jackets, for Atlanta sports scribes have already acclaimed the Jackets as another championship ball club in 1940. Some even going so far as to scent roses in the air, which is a pretty hefty sniff 3,000 miles and eleven months off! * * * T h e r e ' s room for t h o u g h t in this editorial concerning t h e University of Chicago, t h a t we p r i n t verbatim. Actually the college authorities have excellent reasons for withdrawing from the arena of big-time intercollegiate football. They have the radical notion that college sports are no more than recreation for the students. With that idea in mind, Chicago has stressed, and will continue to do so more than ever its extensive program of intramural athletics. In former days Chicago held the top place in the "Big Ten" football conference. Now it has no place at all, but far more of the students are participating in the 12 intramural sports than ever before in the college's history. Chicago football has become the target of many jokes. Now the college's lack of football will be the springboard for many more jests. But it is not at all improbable that in the near future many of the other colleges where education is clearly the first purpose will follow suit. * * * Baseball season is not far in the offing when you hear ol' Diz start yelping 'bout his pay. And speaking of baseball, will somebody tell us why it is that in the Florida Grapefruit League every Spring, the St. Louis Browns always wind up somewhere around the top while the World Champion Yankees customarily end up near the cellar and in the regular season the reverse is true? AUBURN'S 1940 BASKETBALL SQUAD: Head Coach, Ralph Jordan, Auburn. Publicity Director, Elmer G. Salter, Auburn. Student Manager, Joe Dean, of Moultrie, Ga. Colors, Orange and Blue. Nickname, Tigers. Seniors: Ray Gibson* John Huff* J. P. Streetman* Bob Dickinson Sophomores: Shag Hawkins Teedy Faulk Bruce Allan Frank Manci Charlie Ham Tommie Mastin Marvin Motley Woodie McNair Ben Park Jack Tanner Lee Hall •Letter winner last Pos. G G&C F F C C&F C F F F F F G G G season. Age 23 20 22 23 19 21 18 19 20 18 20 21 21 19 19 Ht. 6-2 6-2 6 5-9 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-1 6 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-11 Wt. 178 175 175 145 187 170 165 155 165 160 178 155 190 157 162 Home Address Fort Walton, Fla. LaGrange, Ga. Marianna, Fla. Montgomery, Ala. Dora, Ala. Selma, Ala. Columbus, Ga. Daphne, Ala. Auburn, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Autaugaville, Ala. Union Springs, Ala. Axson, Ga. Dora, Ala. Tarrant City, Ala. ROOMS — Desirable rooms for business women. Call Mrs. Wit-tel, 205 S. Gay. Phone 9126. FOR SALE — Bedroom furniture and radiant gas heaters. Call Mrs. Wittel, 205 S. Gay. Phone 9126. Tbrtncit HOLIDAY DESSERT Serve Delicious FROZ • RITE ICE CREAM For the convenience of our Auburn customers we maintain a local depot. Opelika Creamery, Inc. Auburn — Opelika 536 Phone 37 Sizzling Steaks and Sea Foods are our Specialty Auburn Grille Air-Conditioned Smith Asks for More Intramural Teams ERNEST B. SMITH, director of intramural sports. He asks for greater participation and more interest on the part of independent teams. Basketball Rules Changed This Year When college court teams meet each other this year, they are playing under revised basketball rules that are intended to reduce fouling and minimize the disadvantages many claimed existed under last year's regulations. Here is the complete list of rule revisions announced for this year's rule book: 1. The end line of the court shall be four feet from the face of the backboard (this had been optional last season). The exception to this rule is for courts where the physical limitations of the floor do not permit such an extension but a two-foot minimum is required. The ideal court is 94 feet in length from outside line to outside line with 86 feet from the face of one backboard to the face of the other. Independents do not Meet Expectations According to Ernest B. Smith, director of intramural sports, independent teams are not participating in the sports program as well as they should or as they have in the past. He urged this week that independents form teams and enter them in the extensive intramural program. Entries in the independent basketball division must be turned into the intramural sports office on the second floor of Samford Hall not later than Feb. 4. Play will begin on Feb. 8. Independent teams may be organized among students in boarding houses, among specific groups or organizations, among students in dormitories, or among students in various schools and classes. ROTC batteries may also form independent teams among the non- 2. A slight change has been made in the specifications of the ball relative to its resilency. 3. (a). After a free throw from a technical foul the ball is to be awarded to the team which was awarded the free throw, the ball to be put in bounds at midcourt. (b). When a personal foul is called the offended team has the option of trying a free throw or of putting the ball in play from out-of-bounds. If two free throws are awarded this rule applies to the last free throw. It does not apply in the case of a double foul. 4. For college teams, ten-minute quarters instead of twenty-minute halves is optional. 5. If a player in the act of throwing for goal is fouled from behind or roughly handled from any direction, two free throws shall be awarded whether the field goal is made or not. 6. Any player on the team can call time out instead of just the captain of the team as in the past. Sunday & Monday Humphrey B0GART Flora R0BS0N EXTRA: Cartoon in color; News Events Coming — Sunday, Jan. 21 Artie Shaw's Famous Orchestra Under Direction of Georgie Auld MARTIN THEATRE THE PLACE TO GO Look Good and Feel Warm in a MANHATTAN SHIRT Our pre-inventory sale of Manhattans make them the "shirt buy of the month." Value $2.00 $1 .65 Pajamas that make a warm room warmer. _ ^ ^ Value $2.00 JL WARD & KING Men's Wear "Auburn's Leading Men's Store" Sigma Nu's Lead Auburn Fraternities In Intramural Participation Points Mrs. Ida Benfey Judd of New York City is working to have some US university establish a Mark Twain Chair for the Advancement of Humor. Snakes Have 218; SAE's are Second With one semester of intramural competition nearly gone, Sigma Nu leads the fraternity division in participation points with a total of 218. SAE, last year's cup winner, is close behind with 209. Kappa Sigma, runner-up in touch football is a close third with 197. Delta Sig is in fourth place with 167. Following in fifth position is SPE with 155.5. The other fraternities are lined up in the following order: Theta Chi, 165; Sigma Chi, 163; Phi Delta Theta, 163; ATO, 154; Pi Kappa Phi, volley-ball winner, fraternity members of the battery. Entries for foul-throwing will close on March 15, and play in that division will begin immediately upon close of entries. Other sports open to independent teams and individuals include softball, horseshoes, track, and tennis, all of which begin around April 1. Medals are awarded to winning teams and individuals. 150; Kappa Alpha, 145; Pi K A, 144.5; Sigma Pi, 120; Alpha Gamma Rho, 119; Alpha Lambda Tau, 102; Beta Kappa, 102; Lambda Chi Alpha, 98.5; Tau Epsilon Phi, 97; Alpha Psi, 85. The above-listed points include the volleyball tournament but no activities following the close of the tourney. In volleyball Pi Kappa Phi went through with little trouble, dropping only one game in its entire schedule of seven matches, each match consisting of two out of three games. Making up the Pi Kappa Phi team were J o hn Lowery, Homer Gentry, "Frenchy" Gunter, LeRoy Montgomery, Bob Smith, "Dopey" Phillips, and Ben Nuttall. With practice games already underway in basketball, the Sigma Nu's, the SAE's, who lost most of their last year's squad but still have material, and the Alpha Gamma Rho's look to be the standouts. But in intramural basketball anything can happen! COTTAGE FOR RENT—Address: 109 Mitcham, Across from depot. For information phone either 462 or 11. FOR R E N T — Two furnished rooms, separate entrance, gas heat, twin beds, available Feb. 1st. Mrs. E. A. Smith, 238 East Thach. Gallaudet College (Washington, D. C.) is the only college for the deaf in the world. Drink cca Delicious and Refreshing Thirst and the need for refreshment recognize no season. The pause that refreshes with ice-cold Coca-Cola is a year 'round answer to thirst that everybody welcomes. It leaves you with an after-sense of complete refreshment. A US E THAT REFRESHES Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Co. by OPELIKA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, Phone 70 OPENING! Friday, Jan* 12 SKATE AT THE "AUBURN ROLLER RINK" Beginner's Session 9:30-11 :00 a.m. Afternoon Session 3:00- 5:00 p.m. Early Night Session 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Late Night Session 8:30-10:00 p.m. Night Session Adults '•. 25c Children 25c Day Session Everyone 15c Free Instruction by Ed Montgomery RUSSELL STEWART, (Student), Mgr. NEXT DOOR TO BUCK YOUNGS Well Kept Shoes are Essential to to Popularity! "Riteway is Our Way" "FOR NEW SERVICE" We Call for and Deliver RITEWAY SHOE SHOP Phone 35 Regular Dinner 25c PHONE 9119 For Speedy Delivery KURTECY Sandwich Shop "Pleasing You is Our Pleasure" Flowers For All Occasions • King's Flower Shop PHONE 611 SUNDAY-MONDAY IT'S THE HARDYS' HAPPIEST HIT! All-new adventures... all-new laughs and heartthrobs. .. with Andy a 4-tiraa Romeo...Pop a detective... and the rest of your favorite family at their lovable best I with LEWIS MICKEY STONE • ROONEY CECILIA FAY PARKER • HOLDEN Color Cartoon; Latest News TIGER Page Four T H E A U B U R N P L A I N S M AN January 12, 1940 LICKED BY VANDERBILT, BUT LOOK OUT SEWANEE—The Auburn Tigers were downed last night 51-45 by Vanderbilt but are out for Sewanee blood tonight and tomorrow. So far the boys have won two, Spring Hill and LSU, and lost three, Spring Hill, LSU, and Vandy. No. 1, J. P. Streetman, senior forward and letterman. No. 2, Coach Ralph Jordan. No. 3, Ray Gibson, letterman and senior guard. He has played a standout defensive game all year. No. 4, John Huff, guard, who was lost to mumps just on the eve of the trip to LSU. No. 5, Bob Dickinson, little but tough, a reserve forward last year, he should see a lot of action this season. No. 6, Charlie Ham, forward, one of the sophomores who are carrying much of the Tigers' load this year.—Engraving Courtesy Birmingham News. WAX WORKS... Cab Calloway shouts his way through "Jiveformation Please" and "I Ain't Getting Nowhere Fast." The band sounds much better than any ever to play with Cab before; however, the loud wailings of the leader finally become a bit tiresome. * * * A Krupa original called "On the Beam" gives the King of the Drums plenty of exercise while on the reverse side of the disc a great Ellington tune called "Hodge Podge" gets a brand new outing. Gene Krupa and his band have done a couple of fine numbers for Columbia on this one. The first of the group hits a pretty fast tempo while the latter kicks along slowly but swingingly. * * * Two very fine ballad tunes played in one of the sweetest of New Hardy Family Movie Scheduled to Show in Auburn Making an actor out of an automobile required the services of two machinists, an electrician, a radio expert and an automotive engineer, when Mickey Rooney's "jaloppy" turned comedian on its own account in "Judge Hardy and Son," eighth all-new adventures of the Judge Hardy Family, which will be shown Sunday and Monday at the Tiger Theatre. The scene called for Mickey to drive blithely along a country road. Suddenly a wheel flies off, followed by a fender. Mickey gets out of the car. The remaining tires promptly go flat and the cover of the rumble seat flies up. The scene was taken several times in long shots and close-ups. To achieve these effects required the utmost skill of designing and mechanical ingenuity. It worked perfectly on the set and the "acting automobile" at once became the pride of the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer prop shop. Andy Turn Detective "Judge Hardy and Son" sees Mickey turning detective when his father, Judge Hardy, played by Lewis Stone, interests himself in the foreclosure case of a lovable old couple, and a missing relative must be found. Mickey's sleuthing gets him into contact with three pretty girls and resulting complications with his sweetheart, Polly Benedict, played by Ann Rutherford, Hilarious trials and tribulations for Andy Hardy follow. styles come billed as "Tomorrow Night" and 'You're A Lucky Guy." With the treatment of Jimmy Dorsey and his fine band. Helen O'Connell explains the "Lucky Guy" tune and Bob Eberly gives the first of the duo of tunes his usual excellent vocal work. By the way, Bob is leading all the other male crooners in popularity right now. Typical Dorsey. * * * Benny Goodman and Mildred Bailey team up to record "Blue Bird In the Moonlight" a nd "Faithful Forever." Benny's new band hits its stride on these two numbers. Mildred Bailey is still tops in her own style. . . . "Faithful Forever" is an old tune that Benny just recently brushed up and has turned out to be one of his best. * * * Glenn Miller, whose band is knocking on the doors of leadership, is now on CBS for three 15- minute stands per week. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights he swings from 10:00 to 10:15. And along with him are the inimitable Andrews sisters. * * * Someone asks us why we hardly ever mention records that are really no good. To tell the truth, if a record, is really a "stinker" we had rather not mention it because of the lack of space. Sometimes, however, we do take a crack at a not-so-good number . . . so you get the idea, anyway! CAA Scholarships Established By Shell Company Establishment of . a $15,000 scholarship and award fund, for which 9,000 students in 400 A-merican colleges will be eligible to compete, has been reported by the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences of Rockefeller Center, New York. The fund, sponsored by the Shell Oil Company, will provide aviation scholarships for student pilots and avaiation awards for colleges and flight schools which participate in the Civil Aeronautics Authority's civilian pilot training program. Plans for the administration of the fund call for the selection of the nation's three best student pilots by means of an audit on grades and a nation-wide flight competition next June. There will be seven regional elimination contest, following which the seven winners will compete at Washington for three scholarships amounting to $1,000, $750, and $500, respectively. The institution which is judged to have made the best record in training student pilots as a participant in the CAA program, and the flight school which has achieved the outstanding flight training record in the United States will receive trophies. The Shell scholarship fund will FOR SALE BABY CHICKS New Hampshire — R. I. Reds Place Your Orders Early All Breeds JAZZ FEEDS A Feed For Every Need COAL WOOD COKE Consumers Coal & Feed Co. PHONE 11 —•— AUBURN North College & Railroad Visitor Predicts Bright Future for Southern Dairying Great possibilities for the South to develop a large dairying industry were cited here this week by Dr. B. V. Hammer, head of the bacteriology department of Iowa State Agricultural College at Ames, Iowa. Speaking to a dairying class of Auburn students, Dr. Hammer said "the South is well suited for the dairying industry because of climate, pasture land and opportunity to grow feed". He added that he saw "no reason why cheese cannot be made as well here "as in the Northern states". Dr. Hammer, who visited the campus with Mrs. Hammer, is a world authority on dairying problems and has done much research in this field. He was accompanied through the college here by Prof. A. D. Burke, head professor of dairying. 'Swell Fellow' -- That's The Auburn Student Body's Opinion Of Allan Jones FSA PROMOTES API GRADUATE W. V. Albright, graduate in architecture in 1927, was appointed regional engineer for the Farm Security Administration in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and the Virgin Islands, on Saturday by E. S. Morgan, southeastern FSA administrator. Albright, a native of Greenville, S. C, joined the FSA in April, 1936, as assistant regional engineer. He also attended Clem-son college. 'Big Shots' Continued from page 1 Only 26% knew who the Brigade Colonel of the ROTC unit is Walter Chandler. Billy Smith was known to be pep manager by 40%. As you can see, only three of 17 office-holders were known by over half the students questioned, which isn't saying much for the BMOC's, is it? The poll is more accurate than one might think, too. No seniors were questioned in the survey, as all 17 of the "big-shots" were from that class. But of the 30 interviews, 12 were with freshmen, ten with sophomores, and eight with juniors. Two of the students, both freshmen, didn't know any of the office-holders. Nobody interviewed knew them all. So take down those chests, big-shots. And let your heads shrink to normal size. Things like this are good for the ego. No? provide cash awards for instructors of the seven qualifying student pilots, and engraved watches will be given to the seven students. Each of the 49 contestants in the seven regional contests will receive parchment certificates. Plainsman Reporters Like Actor-Singer By BOB ANDERSON and DAN HOLLIS Sprawling comfortably in an easy chair in the guest room of the "Mansion" Tuesday afternoon, Allan Jones, singing star of screen and stage, told of his life and talked freely and interestingly. His visit to Auburn began Tuesday afternoon when he arrived in the automobile of his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kennedy of Birmingham. Also with him were Gibner King, accompanist and friend of the singer, and his dog, a big German Boxer just one year old. On arriving, the first act of the singer—one of the most obliging celebrities ever to visit Auburn— was to proceed to a barber shop and get a shave. After that he was driven by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barnett and Mr. Kirtley Brown to the dining room of the new women's quadrangle where he thrilled several hundred coeds by his appearance. Almost Mobbed by Coeds Following Wnch at the table with Dr. Rosa Lee Walston and the heads of several of the new dormitories, he was escorted out of the hall—and into a session with Lewis Arnold, Plainsman staff photographer. Arnold had his plans all made for a picture, but when the inhabitants of the dormitories saw that the singer was going to have his picture taken, he was almost mobbed by a rush of girls who wanted to be photographed with him. So Lewis' plans were changed, and Mr. Jones' picture was taken with a background, foreground, and "side-ground" of admiring Auburn coeds. After resting for an hour or so in the "Mansion" Mr. Jones drove to the WPA Hall with Mr. King for a strenuous two-hour rehearsal. He sang in his shirt sleeves with his collar open at the throat. At his feet on the platform was "Boxer", the dog, who lay quiet, never moving until the end of each song, when Jones would playfully pet him. During the rehearsal, the singer was frequently interrupted and corrected by his accompanist. There was no shirking in that rehearsal— if some part of a song wasn't just right, they practiced it until it was. His Musical Career Speaking of his life, in his room after the rehearsal, Mr. Jones told that he began life in Scranton, Pa., where he earned money for his early musical training by operating a steam-shovel in the local coal mines. Corduroy play clothes in the form of shirts, slacks, and skirts are the college girl's choice when seen at K A Y S E R - L I L I E N T H A L, I n c . The Shop of Original Styles BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, GA. Between Classes KEEP WARM WITH WHITMAN'S DELICIOUS HOT CHOCOLATE Topped with foamy whip cream A satisfying cupful for ... 10c Agent for Whitman's Famous Chocolate Candy. B E N S O N "We Lead Others Follow" He studied at Syracuse University, then won a scholarship to New York University, where he studied voice with Claude War-ford. With money made at a benefit recital in his home town he financed further study in Paris with Reynoldo Hahn. His accompanist, Gibner King, also studied with Warford, and in France at the same time Jones was there. Back in America he made his concert debut with the New York Symphony under Walter Dam-rosch. Following a part in Charles L. Wagner's production of "Boccaccio" Jones received a prediction from the New York Times that has since proved true: "Youth, good looks, and grace were added to a fine voice in Allan Jones' playing. His tenor is capable of charming pianissimo or ringing bravura, and with this assembly of gifts one may foresee a brilliant future." Opera engagements followed. His favorite roles were leading parts in "Tosca", "Romeo and Juliet", "Faust", and "La Bo-heme." Moving pictures claimed him. He reached stardom in "Show Boat", "A Night at the Opera", "The Firefly", "Honeymoon in Bali", and currently, "The Great Victor Herbert." His first movie was "Reckless." Of this he said, "If you had blinked your eyes in Reckless, you would have missed me." "Swell Fellow" He was modest, he was unassuming, completely the antithesis of what one would expect in a person so famous. All in all, the term "swell fellow" would certainly describe him. Rhodes Chosen to Head Ag Fraternity New Alpha Gamma Rho officers were elected Wednesday night to take the place of those who will finish school at the end of this semester. V. V. Rhodes was made president to take the place of "Red" Bamberg. P. R. Pettis became vice-president to relieve Chan Vickrey who also finishes. Riley Newman will take Rhodes' place as usher for the lodge. J. C. Eiland was elected treasurer for next year. Vanderbilt Continued fro Lineups: Vanderbilt (51) G Lipscomb, f 8 Davis, f 0 Hanna, c 5 Thweatt, c 4 Woodward, c 4 Milliken, g 1 Peebles, g 0 Little, g 3 Irby, g 0 Holgraf, g 0 Totals 21 Auburn (45) G Streetman, f 3 Dickinson, f 1 Manci, f 8 Hawkins, c 3 Gibson, g 0 Faulk, g 4 Tanner, g 0 m page 1 F PFTP 4 2 20 1 1 1 1 1 11 2 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 1 0 1 0 2 0 9 11 51 F PFTP 3 1 9 0 0 2 2 2 18 1 2 7 0 3 0 1 2 9 0 0 0 Totals * 19 7 10 45 • Half-time score: Vanderbilt 28, Auburn 26. Free throws missed: Streetman man 3, Hawkins 1, Gibson 1, Faulk 2, Milliken 1, Little 1. Referee: Chin Johnson, Nashville. Miami University tests have proven that men have more rhythm than women. Almost totally blind since the age of 10, a Keuka College student has written a new psychology book in Braille. New York University has more students (37,376) than any other US college or university. LOST — Parker fountain pen, name on pen. If found notify Jimmy Seal or call 585-J. Reward. 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