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VOL. XXXV, NO. 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947, ALFRED, NEW YORK Telephone 128-F-lll STUDENT BOX HOLDER
Ag-Tech Student Council Announces Schedule Of Campus Autumn Festival
Tea Dance, Ball, Syracuse Glee Club Recital, Surprise Event Included In Weekend Affair; R. Coates Chairman
By Frederick Greenhalgh
Number one social event of the Fall season was announced this week with the scheduling of the all-campus Autumn Festival for Oct.
31 to Nov. 2. 'Sponsored by the Ag-Tech Student Council, chairman of the event is Reni Coates, AT, Council president.
Present plans include a tea dance, formal ball, the Syracuse American Legion Glee Club, and a special sur- prise event which will take place on Nov. 1, the day of the Alfred-Juniata football game.
The formal ball will be at the Uni- versity Gym, Friday evening from 9 until 1:30. Corsages, favors and re- freshments will be included in the ad- missiion. Music will be furnished by Al Cecchi and his orchestra from Olean. Open house will be held by the Ag-Tech fraternities at intermis- sion.
On Friday afternoon at two o'clock a tea dance will be held in Social Hall.
Music will be furnished by the Colleg- ians. The American Legion Glee Club
•will present a musical recital and short skits on Sunday in Alumni Hall.
The list of committees and chaper- ones have not been completed. The surprise event which will take place Saturday has not been fully planned.
Workshop
%Receives Money From Senate
At the Student Senate meeting last Tuesday, Lawrence Kinlon '49 gave a report on the Workshop which is publishing a literary magazine. Their constitution was ratified and the or- ganization was granted $65. The cheer- leaders were granted $175 to pay for new equipment which includes new uniforms.. '
Petitions will be sent out to the var- ious organizations who wish to get financial aid from the Student Senate.
Deadline for the return o1j these pe- titions is Nov. 15.
2 Physicians Added To Infirmary Staff
Dean B. H. Stone has announced that Dr. Leon Roe and Dr. Root Eis- enhardt, both of Canisteo, will be at the Clawson Infirmary at the follow- ing hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. and Wednes- day and Thursday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
One of these men will be at all ath- letic events to take care of any injuries that may result. Athletic injuries and other illnesses will be taken care of at the Infirmary whenever possible.
No one other than Alfred students will be treated except in case of emergency.
Treasurer Edward K. Lebohner has announced that every effort still is being made to secure a full-time phys- ician.
Fiat Gets Advisor
Poetry Association Announces Deadline
Campus poets who wish to submit manuscripts for an "Annual Anthology of College Poetry," sponsored by the National Poetry Association, must mail their material before Nov. 5.
More than 100 prominent colleges are cooperating with the Association.
No charges or fees are made for in- clusion of verse in the 1947 edition.
Poetry should be submitted to Nation- al Poetry Association, 3210 Selby Ave., Los Angeles 34, Calif., and each entry must bear the author's name, home address and college attended. Each effort must be on a separate sheet and must carry the following state- ment: "The verse entitled ' '
is my own personal effort."
The University English department will be glad to review or assist any student who wishes to make a con- tribution to the Anthology.
A University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate and professional newspaperman, Mr. George W. Ince, University publicity director, was ap- pointed faculty advisor of the Fiat Lux this week by President J. B. Wal- ters.
Graduated from Missouri in 1939, Mr. Ince spent three years with the Providence (R.I.) Journal-Bulletin and then four years in the Army Air For- ces, being separated in 1946 as a Captain. For the past year he served as acting director of public relations for the Associated Colleges and as resident director for Champlain Col- lege, Plattsburg.
Residents Of Brick Elect New Officers
A vice president and a secretary were elected to complete the 1947-48 officers of the Brick at a meeting, Sept. 29. Elected from a previously nominated slate of candidates, were Sandra Rubin '49, vice president, and Alice Schulmeister '51, secretary.
Other officers elected last Spring were: president, Gretchen LeSuer '49, and treasurer, Katherine Rigas '50.
Nominations also were made for the election of girls to represent the Brick on WSG and Student Senate. Definite dates for the Brick social activities have not yet been set, although the dance will probably be before Thanks- giving and the tea before Christmas.
Interfrat Friendship
Alfred Bagnall '50, took home sev- eral of Delta Sig's tarnished cups to have them replaced in the local shop where his father is a power. The cups were replated all right, but Al's father was a little surprised to find that Dick Lawrence, the man who did the job, was an alumnus, Class of '34, and what's more a loyal member of Klan Alpine.
Missing: Football Helmet
Realizing that everybody is a souvenir hunter at heart, especi- ally ex-GI's, and yet unable to figure an extra $18 in the Junior Class Football Opener dance, Rus- sell Langworthy '48, class presi- dent, asks that the person who removed one of the football hel- mets from the dummy at the dance Friday night, please return it.
"Not only is the helmet irre- placeable, we don't have 18 bucks,"
Russ pleaded.
Beat Clarkson Next Saturday
Yearbook Staff Plans Meeting In Union Annex
Any student interested in working on the Kanakadea staffs is urged to come to an organization meeting at 8:30 tonight (Tuesday) in the Union Annex office, according to Editor Mar ion Miller, who announced that initial plans for the 1948 annual are well under way.
Group pictures will be taken next week, Miss Miller said, and added that heads of the various organizations should take steps to assure that all members will be prompt for the ap- pointments. The photos are being taken by William Maddren of Genesee, Pa.
The schedule follows:
Monday A. M., October 13, Social Hall: 9:30—Student Senate; 9:50 Ag- Tech Student Council; 10:10—WSG;
10:30—Frosh Court; 10:50 Newman Club; 11:10—Chapel Choir; 11:30—
Orchestra; 11:50—Band.
Monday P. M. Oct. 13, Social Hall:
1:30—Footlight Club; 1': 50—Theta Alpha Phi; 2:10—Winter Sports Club;
2:30—Ceramic Society; 2:50—Keram- os; 3:10—Intersorority Council; 3:40 Fiat Lux Staff; 4:00—Fiat Lux Edi- torial Staff; 4:20—Interfraternity Council; 4:40—MAGB; 5:00—WAGB;
5:20—St. Pat's Board.
Tuesday A. M., Oct. 14—Brick Lounge: 9:30—Senior Class Officers, University; 9:40—Senior Class Offi- cers, Ag-Tech1; 9:50—Junior Class Officers; 10:00—Sophomore Class Officers.; 10:10—Frosh Class Officers, University; 10:20—Frosh Class Offi- cers, Ag-Tech; 10:30—AVC Officers;
10:40—American Legion Officers;
11:00—Student Affairs; 11:15— RFA Cabinet; 11:30—Literary and Art Club; 11:45—NSA Representatives.
Tuesday P.M., Oct. 14,-Brick Lounge:
1:30—French Club; 1:50 Spanish Club; 2:30—German Club; 2:50—
Latin Club; 3:10—Zeno Club; 3:30—
International Relations Club; 3:50 Phi Psi Omega; 4:10—Alpha Tau Theta; 4:20—Eta Mu Alpha; 4:30—
Pi Gamma Mu; 4:40—Phi Sigma Gam- ma; 4:50—Blue Key; 5:10—Pi'Delta Epsilon; 5:20—Alpha Phi Omega.
Wednesday A. M., Oct. 15, Social Hall: 9:30—Union Bbard; 9:50 Kan- akadea Officers; 10:00—Kanakadea Editorial Staff; 10:20—Kanakadea Staff; 10:45—Church Choir, in Village Church; 11:30—Chorus, in Village Church. / Wednesday P. M., Oct. 15, Merrill Field Stadium: 1:30—Junior Class;
2:00—Sophomore Class; 2:30—Uni- versity Freshman Class (A-M); 3:00—
University Freshman Class (N-Z);
3:30—Ag-Tech Freshman Class (A-G);
4:00—Ag-Tech Freshman Class (HrN);
4:30—Ag-Tech Freshman Class (O- S m ) ; 5:00—Ag-Tech Freshman Class
(Sn-Z).
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Campus Calendar
TUESDAY Fiat Meeting—6:45—Fiat Office University Chorus—7:15—Social Hall W.S.G.—7:15—Kenyon
Alpha Pi Omega—7:30—
Kenyon Chapel Winter Sports Club—8:30—
Social Hall, upstairs'
School For American Craftsmen—8:30 Social Hall
WEDNESDAY German Club Meeting
Kappa Psi Entertaining Sigma Chi Student Affairs Committee—4:50—
Room 3, Greene Hall Movies—7:00—Alumni Hall Interfrat Council—7:00—
Theta Gamma THURSDAY Assembly—11:00—Alumni Hall Choir Rehearsal—7:00—
University Church
University Chorus—8:15—Social Hall FRIDAY
Movies—7:00—Alumni Hall SATURDAY Movies—7:00—Alumni Hall
SUNDAY
Episcopal Church—Communion—
9:30—Gothic Church Service—11:00—
Village Church
Music Hour—4:00—Social Hall R.F.A.—7:30—Social Hall
MONDAY
A.V.C. MeetingJ7:15—Greene Hall, Room 3
Pi Delta Epsilon—8:30—Fiat Office
Winter Sports Club Plans For Two-Day Fete
A two-day winter sports carnival with all the features of a full-scale event is being planned for Jan. 16-17 by the Winter Sports club. Tentative- ly listed on the program are skiing and skating competition, snow sculp- turing and a ball.
Although still in the initial planning stages, the committee, headed by Law- rence H. Eliot '50, Margaret J. Baker '48, and Jerome A. (Lyons '49, state that the activities will extend from early Friday evening throughout Sat- urday evening. In the event of incle- ment weather, alternate activities will be provided.
The program proDably will begin Friday with a sports movie, skating, bonfire and refreshments. On Satur- day there will be skiing competition in the forenoon and a skating meet in the afternoon. Snow sculpturing, in which house units will participate, will be judged late Saturday and the ball will be in the University gym- nasium that evening.
Masterpiece Prints Go Quickly;
Three Still Unaccounted For
Student and faculty alike nocked up the East University Street hill to Social Hall, Friday afternoon, to collect their favorites in the collection of 54 prints of masterpieces donated to the University by Mr. and Mrs. George Openhym '24, and rented on a "first come, first served" basis. All but ten were gone within an hour, according to Mrs. Ray Wingate, who had charge of the distribution.
The remaining prints will be avail- able from 4:30 to 5:30 on the same basis Wednesday.
Unexplained as it may be, three of the treasured prints are unaccounted for. In an attempt to locate the miss- ing prints—"Syracuse," "L'Attent"
and "Ballet Girls on the Stage"—the Fiat contacted members of the faculty who had been connected with the prints since arrival of the collection for the Fine Arts festival last May.
None could offer a satisfactory ex- plaination.
First indication that any prints were missing was when the Sigma Chi dele- gation attempted to rent "Syracuse"
and "Ballet Girls on the Stage". They paid their fee and went to the Campus Union where Prof. Clara Nelson was releasing the prints. She said that neither print was there.
Asked if the prints might be at Bartlet Dormitory where several have been hung. Miss Nelson said, "No. I helped hang the prints there and 'Syracuse' and 'Ballet Girls on the Stage' were not among them."
The Fiat, late Saturday afternoon, telephoned Prof. C. D. Smith, chair-
Alfred Upsets Favored St. Lawrence 20-7 In First Home Game Sat.
Hal Brown Most Outstanding Offensive Player On Field As Sid Schweitzer, Bill Hall Hold Their Ground Game
Outstanding Players
By Wilson Cushing
Upsetting forecasters by as much as three touchdowns, the Saxon Warriors romped around the ends of the North Country's St.
Lawrence Eleven to win 20-7 Saturday night at Merrill Field. It was the second win for Alfred over the Larries since 1930 in eight games.
Hal Brown, even with an injury which sidelined him twice, was the most outstanding offensive player on the field. Time after time his bril- liant running put Alfred in scoring position, though he did not figure ei- ther time in the scoring play other than to kick the important extra points. Bill Hall and Sid Schweitzer again were responsible for holding the opponent's ground game to a stand still and, indeed, all of the Purple and Gold line deserves much credit.
Midway in the first quarter when a Larry fumble on the Saxon two-yard line nullified their scoring bid, the Saxons took over on their own 45 and put on a power drive which ended with Curran's plunging over the goal stripe for the first six pointer. Brown converted.
The second quarter saw another Al- fred drive from their own 25 to the Larry's three where the line held and St. Lawrence took over. After five plays Hall intercepted a pass on the 27 and on the first play Argentieri on an end-around carried to the 12.
Brown plunged to the five and Argen- tieri carried on with an end run to score standing up.
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Argentieri Clark
Alfred Legion Post Chooses New Officers
Robert H. Hanright '49, was elected commander of the John Eggleton Am- erican Legion Post 1662 Thursday eve- ning in a reorganization meeting ne- cessitated by the resignation of the commander, Francis Snyder ex -49, who did not return to school this Fall.
Commander Hanright, a thrice- wounded ex-platoon sergeant, is a vet- eran of Army campaigns of the 319th Regiment, 80th Division, in the Euro- pean Theater of Operations. Now under the Public Law 16 rehabilitation program he is a junior in the Liberal Arts college preparing for medicine.
Another vacancy in the post of fin- ance officer was filled with the elec- tion of Louis Palamara '50. The post was formerly held by Walter O'Connor ex '49, who is attending Syracuse Un- iversity this year. Palamara is a veteran of the 470th Bomb Group of the Army Air Forces.
Other officers, elected last year, are:
vice commander, Malcolm Olsen '48;
adjutant, Page Gentsch '48; chaplain, Rodney Penny '48; sergeant at arms, William O'Connor '50; historian, Jerry Smith '50; and service officer, Will- lam Stetson '49.
man of the Fine Arts committee, who j stated:
"I cannot comment as yet for I have not thoroughly looked into the mat- ter."
"Through some error or mistake on our part three of the prints of master- pieces are unaccounted for. Any in- formation as to the whereabouts of these prints will be greatly appreci- ated."
In the renting of the prints Friday, many students asked for "Northwest Wind" and "Two Deer," Mrs. Wingate said. Those were the two prints voted first and fourth by friends, students and alumni during the Arts Festival balloting.
Theta Gamma rented "Windward Shore," the most popular painting among students, alumni and friends last Spring and "Two Deer" which was voted fourth by the friends and alumni of Alfred. Sigma Chi's choice,
"Syracuse" was given fifth place by the student body. Pi Alpha selected
"Le Lac de Terni," which received the faculty first place rating, and
"The Lovers".
Photography Fans Obtain Darkroom
A darkrom will be available in the dairy building this year for members of the Ag-Tech camera club. Equip- ment for developing and printing will be installed as soon as possible.
Any student interested in joining the Camera Club should watch the bulletin boards for announcement of the next meeting. The club plans to take pic- tures of social and sport events which may be published in the Kanakadea or the Fiat. Plans are also being made to make scenic movies of the University. Instruction in color print- ing and enlarging with Ansco printon and the movie film reversal process will be given by Mr. Wilbur Getz, drafting instructor.
Veterns Leaving School To turn In All Textbooks
Veterans who withdraw from college during the first three months must turn in all textbooks and equipment bought by the Veterans Administra- tion. This material will be reissued at a later date to other veterans.
Speaking Contest Offers $ 1 0 0 Prizes To Ag-TechWinners
With the winner to enter State com- petition, the Ag-Tech is sponsoring a speaking contest for its students which will be held Dec. 1. There will be four prizes awarded, totaling $100.
Final winner will represent Ag-Tech at the New York State Grange Annual Speaking Contest to take place at Os- wego on Dec. 2. The topic will be on anything pertaining to rural life and it will last about ten minutes.
For the last 15 years Ag-Tech lias taken first, second or third places in the annual Grange contest. Last year John Jones AT, took third place.
There will be six New York Institutes competing.
M. Olsen '48 Heads Interfraternity Ball
For the second year, Malcolm Olsen '48, was elected chairman of the Inter- fraternity Ball. December 12 has been set as at tentative date. There will be a name band but until a definite date is set, it is n'ot known who this band will be.
In addition to the chairman, the following committee heads were elec- ted: decorations, John Coleton AT and Jerry Lyons '50; programs, Don Knoulton '49; publicity, Mai Olsen '48;
chaperones, Keith Elston '48, and re- freshments, Charles Hoagland AT.
As in the past, the Interfraternty Ball will be formal and open to fra- ternity men only. During intermis- sion, all fraternities will hold open, house.
Bethany Increases Homes For Faculty and Staff
Bethany, W. Va. (I.P.)— The nation- al housing shortage affects college towns as well as industrial and com- mercial centers, the only difference being that in, small college towns there is even less than usual space for doub- ling up or improvising.
Feeling the critical need for more dwellings to accomodate increased fa- culty and administrative staff, Beth- any College has undertaken the de- velopment of a complete real estate subdivision next door to its campus.
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BUSINESS STAFF MEMBERS : Grace Bradley '49, Grace Goodrich '49, Robert Hanright '49, Lucille Peterson '50.
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A O . - T E C H . PROOF SECRETARY
Jeannette Klimajeski Robert Burdick loverly Button Lawrence Kinlon Mary Ann Goodrich Frederick Greenhalgh Betty Newell Edith Fagan
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ALUMNI CIRCULATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947
Plan For Ceramic Display
Probably the most traveled stretch of walk on the campus is between the Post Office and the Campus Union. Hundreds of people pass by Prexy's Pool several times each day and nice weather is drawing many students to the side of the pool to relax and enjoy the scenery—feminine and otherwise.
Such a popular spot deserves the attention of campus decorators, but what graces the center of the pool? A small metal c-herub with a fountain of water springing from his hand. This, a class gift of not too many years ago, may be art, but it is certainly not approp- riate.
Alfred's feature is its famed Ceramic College, yet there is no visible evidence of its fine products outside of the two Ceramic build- ings. An appropriate display point for an example of Ceramic work would be the Pool.
The subject was brought up last year, but no definite steps were taken. One suggestion was that the Pool be lined with tiles made by the Ceramic seniors. There must be others.
We suggest that the cherub be moved and the Pool be made a showplace for Ceramic ware.
Good Organization Essential
Campus clubs and governmental groups have just begun reorgan ization and outlining of tentative programs scheduled for the year yet already an old problem reappeared. The first evidence of this was Senate President Goss' ultimatum to absent Senate members a member will be asked to resign if he misses three successive meet- ings.
This is a preventative measure against a recurrence of several things which happened last year. Many clubs did not have enough people attending their meetings to fill a constitutional requirement for a quorum. Only 571 students out of about 1300 voted in the Senate elections.
This indifferent attitude should not be allowed to take root this year. Students should want to know what makes the campus tick and take an active part in making it do so. It is discouraging that in Senate, where vital issues are raised, even the elected representatives must be threatened into attending.
One student cannot join all the organizations that may appeal to him. He is forced to select the ones that will do the most for him and give his whole support to them.
Extra-curricular activities are an important phase of college life, but they must be taken up intelligently and with a real desire to make them an active part of the campus.
Night And Day
By Beverly Button
The '49ers put over their dance in the Men's Gym, Friday nite.
Whew! About 120 couples danced between 8:00 and 12:00 to the music of Andy Grillo's twelve piece orchestra, and got an earful of our own Jeanne Kieselmann '50. The blue canopy ceiling made the gym look cozy. The purple and gold goal-posts, the decorated "con- cesssion" booth for refreshments and the twin football players, Pete and Repete, accentuated the foot-
ball theme. Everyone seemed to have a good time, except poor Pete, who caught pneumonia after some klepto- manic helmet-grabber swiped his head- gear.
The Blue Key, the mens service fra- ternity on campus, sponsored an in- formal dance in the Men's Gymnasium after the football game until shortly after 12:00. The Collegiate Sound System furnished the music. The so- cial committee consisting of Raymond Scholts '49, Sidney Schweitzer '49 and Eugene Holman '49 were responsible for the dance.
Sigma Chi had her faculty tea Sun- day, Oct. 5. The living rooms were decorated with flowers, autumn leaves and candles. The refreshments ser- ved were cookies, coffee and tea, mix- ed nuts and candy.
Charles Raymond and Andy Nickles, two of the oldest afumni of the Kappa Delta Sigma fraternity, visited their old "home" Friday evening. They were very pleased with the redecora- tion program that the house is now working on. Both plan to be here for Homecoming.
Dorothy Dill, AT '47 and Barbara Colley visited Sigma Chi, Oct. 3-5.
Sept. 28, a birthday dinner was held at the Castle for Edith. Cohen '50, Risha Levine '49, and Phillip Meiss- ner '50.
Nancy E. Clymer ex-'48, made a week-end visit to Pi Alpha Pi. Satur- day. She attended the wedding of Carolyn Tefft ex-'48, to Richard Kerr, from Hornell, in the Presbyterian Church in Arkport.
A "surprise" birthday party was held at Sigma Chi, Monday, Sept. 29, for Roxanne Robarts '48, and Jaque- line Terry '50.
Miss Erma Hewitt and Miss Slocum were dinner guests of Theta Chi on Thursday.
Mr. Ralph Newton, the traveling sec- retary for the national Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, made his annual visit to the local chapter last week- end.
Pi Alpha Pi entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Simpson and son for Sun- day dinner.
Miss Risha Levine '49, was recently engaged to Mr. Sanford Klein from Rochester, N. Y.
Mrs. E. O. Reynolds, Mrs. Murray Rice and Mrs. B. F. Crump, honoraries of Pi Alpha, were present at a dessert- coffee hour "held at the house Monday night, Sept. 29.
Mrs. Gerald Price visited Marie Per rotta for the week-end.
Mrs. James Parson 47, formerly Molly White, stayed over-night at Sigma Chi, Oct. 2.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kretz visited their daughter, Claire, at Sigma Chi on Oct. 3.
Joyce Bovee AT 47 was a week-end guest at Sigma Chi.
Prof, and Mrs. Marion J. Voss and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wightman were Sunday dinner guests at Kappa Psi.
Social Events not listed in Campus Calendar:
Friday—Lambda Chi house party Kappa Nu house dance.
Saturday—Sophomore Class dance Delta Sig open house.
Gyrocology, First Day
The Raving Reporter
By Larry Griffith
It seems that the women of this civilized world are always look- ing for some new kind of style. During the summer months they parade on the public beaches with as little clothing as possible. But when the stylists in "clothes hungry" countries across the sea bring forth a new creation, they hasten to make themselves look like a remnant of the Gay '90's. We mean, of course, the Fall fashions for women. Here are a few comments on the current issue:
Ernie Faust '48—"One of a girl's, main attractions is her legs. With long skirts they become less attrac- tive."
Jim Snow '49—"Long dresses are a let down."
George Eiwen '50—"They leave much to be desired."
Al Johnson '50—"Personally, I don't like the longer dresses. We're in a modern age, why go back to the Gay 90's?"
Robert Pelcher '51— "I think they're lousy."
Richard Kenyon '51—"I think they stink."
Jerry Lyons '49—"It all depends who is wearing them. The dresses Francis Florentino AT—"I can now spend more time on my homework with less distraction."
themselves do something for some;
nothing for others."
George Harris '50—"Who would ap- preciate Venus if she wore a skirt?"
Jack Peterson '49—"They are vague- ly familiar to what a nightgown is reputed to look like."
Robert Green ..AT—"Between long skirts and dungarees—well, they make me more inquisitive. They're im- moral."
Milton Richards AT—"I have a good memory from last year."
Arthur LaSalle AT—"The line makes the team, besides, I saw The Out- law."
Don't take it too much to heart girls, you'll have your chance to make a few observations in the next issue.
Next week's question: What do you think is wrong with Alfred men?
John dropped into another seat in another class—the last one on his first school day—shuffled his books under the seat, opened an already well-used notebook and paused with mind and pen weary but doggedly ready to begin. A feeling of distaste swelled within him as the prof arose and smilingly began:
"I do so like to see all these bright and happy faces—eager faces1—ready to start the year off right on the first day. And those bright green caps. . . blinding! Ha ha. . . Now you people all know. . .
. . . "Let's define a science. . . What is a science? .Does it include Gryo- cology, would you say? . . .
. . . Our first Introduction to Gyro- cology as such will be in the nature of a definition. Horsetail in Elements of Gyrocology says—but wait now;
let's have your opinions. What do you think Gyrocology is? All right, you in the corner—your name? Where are you from? Will you tell us what you think Gyrocology is? . . .
. . . Well, that opinion has merits.
But how about Spinology? That does- n't fit your definition since the thermo- couple method doesn't include procras- tination of the viahebomole. Isn't that right, class. Try again. Harrington ?. . . . . Let's not be facetious, Mr.—ah—
Jones, you say your name is. Let's stay on the subject. Our time is lim- ited. . .
. . Well, I would say democracy has a definite place in the area of dynamic amplitude, since the majority of American citizens have only the vaguest notion of how to calibrate the
back a second, then continued; and John, feeling much better, sneaked a moment while others listened to scribble "Adaptive process is an—
what was it—education," and under- lined it with a flourish.
He liked the curve of the girl's cheek who sat ahead and to the left of him.
He'd been noticing her. Full face, high cheek bones—she must smile a lot, he thought. "I'd like to see her smile." She was bent to her work.
Then suddenly as if in answer to his half-felt wish a little quirk of amuse- ment—something no one else seemed to have gotten from the lecture—fled across her features. John's heart jumped. "Gee . . . nice . .. Wonder if she'd like to go to the football game?"
The lecture rolled on.
. . . when the viahebomole gyrates freely with the whatsis. he was
don't let me get As I said, our time needlevalve—but
off into politics,
is short. Back on Gyrocology again;
let's see what Horsetail has to say in our text concerning the definition. I see you don't all have a text—better
;et this in your notes. "Gyrocology s the study of the inherent processes of grabblefooting and hypermobilicat- ng in conjunction with the thyroid development. Is that clear? . . .
John laid down his pen a moment to wipe sweating fingers on his trous- ers. The prof droned on, warming up to his topic, his voice increasing In volume as his enthusiasm mounted.
John let his mind relax and the thread oi thought reeled off rapidly without.
him. ' The prof built up to a high point and stopped dramatically. Every eye was on him. Then slowly, distinctly, rom a great height—"ADAPTION IS AN EDUCATIVE PROCESS." Fifty heads bowed to the work, fifty pens scratched busily. The fifty-first—?
ohn felt a wave of obstinacy and_
tared directly at the prof while others wrote. He wouldn't write just be- cause the others did. The prof stared
sitting in the bleachers, the girl beside him. The band blared; stopped. "The fullback—that's Borrows—he carries the ball, see? Borrows comes from Lennox, right near Tory. That's where I'm from. And the opposite team tries to stop him—there, see. Too bad.
Only a yard. . . . No, no. Ha. Nothing cruel about it. . . . In using the term, we speak figuratively, of course. Now take radaroscopy, for example. . . That's it Borrows, plow in. Oh. Too bad. Now a huddle. Gonna try_ a kick. . . without apparent loss of en- ergy in the process. . . "See how easy it flies through the air. Almost seems stuck up there. Down, down. Buck- ingham's got it, they're plowing down the field. . . Careful observation as des- cribed in relation to the scientific method. . . she was looking up puzzled at him—those eyes, so deep, so utterly dependent—"No, of course not—really nothing to it. There are four tries to gain ten yards—see those white lines?
Wait, he's going to try a run around right end. Get him, O get him, Bor- rows. . . When your textboo-ks come. . . the game was over, YAH YAH. We won. He gave her a quick hug—•
"C'mon, let's get outa the mob". , there will be this standing assignment . . . he was suddenly back in the class- room. . . Read the first 97 pages on Introduction to Thermocoupling. .
John started gathering his books, meanwhile scribbling the assignment.
He glanced with pleased amazement at a page and a half of notes and vaguely wondered what they said. He swung shut the cover of his notebook and slapped the books hurriedly on top.
The shuffle of books and feet drowned out the last disinterested words of the instructor, who then turned with an attitude of finality to collect his own books. A quiet murmuring grew loud- er as John jumped up and play- fully offered to help the girl with her jacket. She turned and smiled a little.
Thank you, sweetly. "Gee" he exulted
"Gyrocology won't be so bad after all."
—R.B.
Letters To The Editor—
Dear Editor:
In the capacity of treasurer of what seems to be a defunct organiza tion, I want to bring to your atten- tion—as representative of the student body—something in which you will be interested.
An organization known as Allvets gained a substantial membership in 1945-46 and before the year was out, collected $110.24 in dues and mem- bership fees. Allvets ceased activity at the end of the year, but the bank account still remains.
Do you, or any of your readers, have suggestions for a worthwhile use for the money, which will be of benefit to the whole campus?
Joseph C. Crispino '49 Editor, Fiat Lux:
Dear Sir:
It was my pleasure to attend the State Convention of the New York State Congress of Parent-Teachers, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City, on Oct. 1.
On the program there was a youth panel consisting of four girls and two boys from various sections of our state. I was especially pleased to find taking part in this panel, Miss Jeanne Slough of Wellsville and Miss Mary A. Cottone of Avon, both Alfred stu- dents. They made many fine, worth- while contributions that were espec- ially well received. They showed good common sense along with a know- ledge of being well-read, well-schooled and of fine breeding. Alfred is to be congratulated on the selection of these two fine young ladies for mtricula- tion there.
I was particularly pleased with the enthusiasm with which Miss Slough spoke of Alfred, and was glad to see the old spirit that the Class of '27 used to show still prevalent among the younger folks.
Alfred should get more students like Miss Cottone and Miss Slough.
Sincerely yours, An Old Alfred Grad Lawrence C. Lobaugh '27
Psychology Department Offers New Courses
The psychology department is offer- ing three new graduate level courses this year under Dr. Boit L. Brennan.
The three courses, open to qualified upperclassmen, are: Psychology 111, Survey of Tests and Testing, intended
College Town
By Muddlehead
Quite a football game! My voice became so hoarse that the next day I took it up to the Alfred stables and rented it out at a dollar an hour. Of course I received a few complaints, my customers said at trotting it was O.K., but at cantering, strictly N. G.
Quite a few of the people around me were worried about the outcome of the game, but it didn't bother me. I knew that as soon as Hal Brown got headed towards Sorority Row, they couldn't .stop him.
After the game there was quite a discussion. The St. Lawrence team claimed Coach Yunevich pulled a fast one.. They said he fed the team Uran- ium 235 pills before the game.
During the game President Walters was called to the phone. It seemed that the seismograph located in New York City had recorded a major tremor of the earth in the vicinity of Alfred.
But President Walters was able to reassure the excited scientist; you see, it was only DaDalt tackling the St.
Lawrence right half.
But those fumbles! I was really worried about them but Yunevich told me personally that he had found a sure proof way of eliminating them.
Next week during practice, every time a man fumbles, the rest of the players will stop, point their fingers accusing- ly at the offending person and holler
"Oleofingers."
With every victory, there is always some trouble. Three of Alfred's play- ers couldn't find their dates after the game. It seems the girls heard all those penalties against Alfred for illegal use of the hands and weren't taking any chances.
St. Lawrence played a bang-up game though and if it hadn't been for one thing the score might have been closer.
It seems the St. Lawrence trainer ran out of dental floss in the first quarter, so he couldn't take the grass out of his players' teeth during the rest of the game.
The band was really something—•
especially those uniforms. I heard^
two guys arguing about it and it took one of them five minutes to convince the other that they weren't generals in the Peruvian army. Normalee Wie- gand of the Castle was the fairer sex's contribution to the drum section. The thing that amazed me though was how the fellows kept their mind on the to provide a background for tests and! m u s i c w i t h B o b b i e Theurer of Sigma testing and to acquaint students, wiith' C h l strutting in front of them.
history and types; Psychology 103, Psychological Study of the Child in Adolescence; Psychology 123, Psychol- ogy of the Exceptional Child, treating with the emotional deviations of the subnormal and the superior child from the norm.
Council Discusses Plans For Pan-Hellenic Week
"Stanley Steamier" Dvoskin (he's not that old but his jokes are) got so excited when a pretty freshman girl smiled at him that he lit up the jack of hearts, shuffled a pack of cig- arettes and dealt out four hands in a recent bridge game. His partner, Ted Decker, was confused, too. He thought the girl smiled at him. He picked up his hand, rearranged it and opened the bidding with three Chesterfields.
Newest arrival in the ranks of the At the suggestion of Dean Elizabeth j Alfred telephone girls is Pretty Eyes Geen, the Intersorority Council dis^
cussed plans for pan-hellenic work, work to be done by the sororities bene- ficial to the university in general.
In addition, a quota system for pled-
;ing and uniform dating-in hours for the houses were discussed. Plans and suggestions concerning the preceding items were taken back to the individ- ual houses for discussion and approval.
Infirmary Notes
All the groans and anguished screams piercing the air around the Infirmary this week were caused by ,awrence Griffeth '50, James Allison 51, Helen Cady '51, Carol Levy '50, and Richard Worden '51. Most of the participants had colds.
Dean Lectures To Freshman Women
In a series of 30-minute lectures, Monday evening, to all campus fresh- men women, Dean of Women Eliza- beth Geen is carrying oh the indoc- trination of the Class of '51 with a discussion of such subjects of "Mis- sion of the University, Task of the Student," "How to Study the Human- ities" and "Note Taking". The meet- ings are at 7:30 p.m. on Monday eve- nings.
In the first lecture, Miss Geen em- phasized the importance of co-opera- tion for harmonious living at Alfred.
"Government," she said, "is a coopera- tive affair and cooperation of students, faculty, the University and its alumni is necessary for a good government."
"These four groups," she pointed out, "must be closely co-ordinated with the community. Each studentj must remember that he is a part of the whole and that the solution of any campus problem will necessarily take into consideration all four groups."
Clemens of Theta Gamma. Newest couple on the campus is Marguita King and Rennie Coates. This year's B.T.O.'s seem to be the famous Kane brothers of Klan Alpine.
Two types of people in the Union—
those that play bridge and those that can't find a table. Definition of a newcomer to Alfred—person who has only been in the Union 2689 times. The Union is so crowded nowadays that it is just about impossible to get a seat. AI Powers dropped a button off his coat and before he co,uld retrieve it four people whipped a' table cloth over it, sat down and started a game of bridge. The poor guy had to wait until they finished the rubber before he could get his button back..
Frank Trost walked into the Union and asked George Klinetsky if he could break a five dollar William.
"William; why don't you call it a five dollar bill?" asked George.
"I don't know it well enough to be that familiar," answered Frank.
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(Continued from page one) Thursday A. M., Oct. 16, Bartlett;
9:30 — Omicron; 9:50 — PI Alpha;
10:10—Sigma Chi; 10:30—Theta Chi;
10:50—Castle; 11:10—Beta Sigma Psi; 11:30—Delta Sig; 11:50—Klan Alpine.
Thursday P. M., Oct. 16, Bartlett:
1:30—Kappa Nu; 1:50—Kappa Psi;
2:10—Lambda Chi; 2:30—Kappa Del- ta; 2:50—Theta Gamma; 3:15—
Cheerleaders.
Thursday P. M., Oct. 16—Ag-Tech Library: 4:00—Hortus Club; 4:20—
Frozen Foods; 4:30—Frozen Foods;
4:50—Commercial Club; 5:00—Refrig- eration; 5:10—Refrigeration.
Friday A. M., Oct. 17, Ag-Tech Li- brary; 9:30—Teknicons; 9:50—Dairy Science; 10:10—Rural Engineers;
10:30—Electronics.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947 THE FIAT LUX. ALFRED. N. Y. PAGE THREE
Five Representatives To Attend Meeting Of Red Cross Friday, Saturday
Alfred Group Includes R. Langworthy, E. Purdey, R. Robarts, S. Wuerslin, Accompanied By Local Social Worker
Five representatives of Alfred University will attend a regional conference of Red Cross College Units, Friday and Saturday, Oct.
10-11, at New Rochelle, the college unit of. the Westchester County Chapter acting as host.
The group, consisting of Russell Langworthy '49, Edward Purdey '49, Roxanne Robarts '48, and Siegfried Wuerslin AT, was selected on the bacis of campus representation and will be sponsored by the Wellsville Red Cross Chapter. Miss Margaret , Wingate, local Red Cross Social Work-
er, will accompany the group.
After hearing the accomplishments and experiences of other colleges in Red Cross work, the representatives plan to report on the advisability of forming a similar college unit at Al- fred.
Members will assemble Friday for a buffet supper and an evening pro- gram and will take part in forums and discussion groups Saturday.
"Training for Leadership—Campus to Community" is general theme of the convention and the program will em- phasize leadership through skills, ser- vice, knowledge, preparedness and group activities.
A special feature will be a work- shop or discussion group for repre- sentatives who wish to organize col- lege units and those who are already organized. Student reports will be given in the general assembly follow- ing.
Among the speakers are the North Atlantic Director and Assistant Na- tional Director of Red Cross College Units, the Field Director of the Castle Point Veterans Administration Hospit- al and students from the College of New Rochelle, Panzer College, Syra- cuse University. Marymount College and Good Counsel College.
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Assembly Programs To Vary This Year
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body in assembly this year according to the schedule of programs released this week. Listed are programs of music, current affairs, sports, nature and the humorous side of life.
Second program on the schedule will be Louis J Alber, author and lecturer on current affairs, who makes a return engagement to the campus During the 20's and 30's, Mr Alber spent his time in Europe as a correspondent, meeting the world's history-makers and watching the shaping of World War II. He spent the past Summer in almost every country in Europe, the British Isles, Turkey and Russia.
In contrast to Mr. Alber's serious view of the world, will be William Hazlett Upson on Feb. 12, who is a
"self-styled ergophobe," one who has a fear or aversion to work. He has written a number of short stories on
"Alexander Botts und the Earthworm Tractor" for the Saturday Evening Post and some books. He has a "com- fortable" outlook on life, he says.
In addition to these there will be several assemblies of interest to cer- amic students including a demonstra- tion by John L. Sheldon of the Corn- ing Glass Works, March of Time, a Footlight Club play and events spec- ial to Alfred.
On Jan. 15, Hungarian born, Imre Kovacs will speak on "The Challenge of Being an American." After receiv- ing a preliminary schooling in Hun- gary, Germany, Rumania and Serbia, Mr. Kovacs completed his education by going to Yale Graduate School, Lanchester Theological Seminary and the Julliard School of Music.
Last year's- students will be happy to hear that Karl Maslowski, natur- alist, and Rabbi Malino will return on Feb. 26 and April 15, respectively.
There will be several programs of music. Betty Saunders, a folk singer, will be present on Feb. 5, Mrs. Joseph Seidlin will give a piano recital on March 4 and on March 18, Adele Neff, a humorous actress, will be present.
Discussing Building Plans
Members of the executive committee of the University Board of Trustees and administrative officers dis- cuss building plans with Architect Carl Ade (standing center). Included in tentative plans are a human re- lations building for the liberal arts college and graduate school, campus union building, heating plant enlarge- ment and additional laboratory facilities amounting to approximately $300,000. Seated, left to right, are Presi- dent Emeritus J. Nelson Norwood, President .T. Edward Walters and D. Sherman Burdick. Standing are Alumni Secretary Harold Reid, C. Everett Shults, Treasurer Edward K. Lebohner, M. Elwood Kenyon, Mr. Ade, Charles A. Chipman and Bayard T. Haskins.
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Point System of Women's Physical Education Dept.
TEAM SPORTS (basketball, volley- ball, hockey)
All-Alfred team membership 10 Honorable mention on All-Alfred
team 7 Class and Intra-mural membership .5 Officiating in as many games as one
team plays 5 Acting as team manager 3 Champion team membership 2 Officiating as timer and scorer in
as many games as one
• team plays 2 Acting as Captain of a team 1 INDIVIDUAL SPORTS (badminton, tennis, archery, fencing, and table tennis)
Tournaments (badminton, tennis, and archery):
Placing first in any tourney . . . . 3 Placing second in any tourney . . . 2 Participation in any tourney . . . . 1 Additional Points:
Archery—membership on tele- graphic team 10 Badminton—membership on First
String Club 10 j Membership on Second String
Club 5 Placing first in consolation .. 2 Fencing—membership on Intercol-
legiate Team 10 Placing first in any tourney . . . 3 Placing second in any tourney . 2 Participation in any tourney .. 1
(Continued on page four)
First Graduate of Craft School Plans Own Shop
First graduate of Alfred's School for American Craftsmen, Louis Yaffee is completing plans for his own wood- working shop in Van Hornsville (N.Y.) which he will open after Jan. 1.
A veteran of more than three years service in the Army Air Forces, Yaffe attended the Hanover, N. H. school for nine months before coming to Alfred where he completed his course.
THIS IS ^OUR CAMPUS!
Use receptacles provided for scraps and keep it clean.
C. E. Packard Writes Article On Education
"Critical Thinking is important as an Instrument for greater freedom and fuller living," wrote Prof. Charles E.
Packard of the biology department in the September issue of "Education".
Writing on "Critical Thinking and the Educative Process," Prof. Packard makes a partial refutation to a criti- cism of business executives who main- tain that the college graduates whom they employ cannot "figure things out for themselves, that they have to>
memorize and not to think."
Prof. Packard does not makr a com- plete refutation of this criticism, but points out that "ample proof has been offered since the writing of the criticism, however, that many of our youth, in spite of an alleged lack oC educational incentive, have faced grave situations requiring sound judgement with much credit to themselves and our nation. It is a record which must reflect some glory upon the democratic school system we have tried to main- tain."
The Professor remarks that "critical thirfking doubtless has many implica- tions for those who seek to define and apply it.
"Certainly 'higher learning' ought to include it as an objective for great- er perfection," he wrote. "Its increase comes about through painstaking effort and is a major concern of an.
entire college or university commun- ity. In recognizing these and addition-
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Business Club Plans For Trip To Stock Exchange
Tentative plans have been made by the Ag-Tech Business Club to visit the New York Stock Exchange and other large financial institutions on week-end field trips this year. On the committee arranging the field trips are: Robert Green, Jack Guinan, John F. Hillman, Milton Landee, William Morgan and Richard Nightingdale.
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—"Skitch" Henderson's Newest Disc for Capitol
"Skitcb" and some of bis side-men looking over an arrangement of
"Dancing With a Deb."
"If I don't bring home Dentyne Chewing Gum, they attack!"
"Boy! Do these kids make my life miserable if I forget the Dentyne Chewing Gum! 1 can't blame the little shavers, though. I'm as keen as they are on that refreshing, long-lasting flavor.
And Dentyne helps keep their teeth white, too."
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l h e platter that's causing plenty of chatter in juke circles is "Skitch" Henderson's latest instrumental—"Dancing With a Deb." Boy
— what a record!
It's obvious "Skitch" has had plenty of experience in tickling those ivories, and he follows that experience rule in smoking too. "I smoked many different brands and compared," says "Skitch."
"My choice from e x p e r i e n c e is Camel."
Try Camels. Compare. Let your own experience tell you why more people are smoking Camels than
ever before!
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