Senate Hears 'State Of Union' Report

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News—

Pinball tournament opens tonight, with four faculty members partici-

pating. See page 3.

FIAT LUX ^Features—

Collegetown writers change their

minds in mid-column. See page 2.

VOL. XXXVI, XO. 16 TUESDAY. MARCH 7, 1950, ALFRED, NEW YORK Teh-phone 27-F-12

Discussions Include Rifled Files, DP Student, Elections

Several rumors were vaporized Tuesday evening when Litehard Dickinson '50 delivered a voluminous report on the investigation of the management change of the Student Union.

Highlighting a protacted session,

•which included the proposal of an amendent and election preparations (see page one), the WSSF report (see letter page two), a second vote on the DP student and another case of rifled files, Dickinson's committee reported favorably on the new Union set-up.

Dickinson said that the committee was convinced that the new arrange- ment will be benefical. "The parti- tioned Union will be neater and easier to keep clean," Dickinson said, "and the $7700, coming from operational expenses alone, under student management, can be liquidated.

Vote $350

The Displaced Persons Committee requested and received $350 to support its student next semester. Wil- liam Gallow '51, listed the expenses

*m board $175; room, $60; books, $40;

sickness and health insurance, $24;

traveling expenses $12; and incidentals $39.

The stealing epidemic raged on, as the Student Appropriations Commit- tee reported that its club constitutions had been stolen from the files. If the constitutions are not recovered, it will mean that each organization on campus must submit new ones, and next year's appropriations will be delayed.

University Will Save

Discussing the advantages of the University management, Dickinson pointed out that the Union Board had wanted to partition the Union but could not afford it. 'Then too, he added,

""Union Board interference with management often led to confusion. He revealed that Marc Howlin had been the instigator of the recent five cent

•coffee rise, only to be over ruled by the

"board after he had made an agreement with other restaurants to have a uniform raise in price.

Other new facts brought to light by Dickinson concerned rumors. "The

$500 miscellaneous item in the Union's books was bona fide legitimate," Dick- inson said. "Individual items were listed un-der it."

"Prices would rise under the new

•management, Dickinson said, but they will not be excessive. Heat, plumb- ing and other incidentals will be provided by the University."

"And Tuition" he concluded, "will rot rise as a result of the change in management."

DP Details

Concerning the $350 appropriation, Gallow said he hoped that the amount would be reduced for the second semester. "It will depend," he said, "on whether the student can get a job and

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Four Full Tuition Awards Offered To Class Of '54

The Presidential Scholarships, four full-tuition awards in the College of Liberal Arts, have been established at Alfred University, it was announced today by William J. O'Connor, director of admissions.

Totlalling $8,000 in value, the scholarships are open to men and women from all states. They will be awarded first to students entering the ' freshman class at Alfred next fall.

The scholarships have been set up in memory of three past presidents of Alfred. William C. Kenyon, Jonathan Allen, and Boothe C o 1 w e 1 1 Davis.

Honor students in the upper fifth of their graduating class will be eligible to apply.

Mr. O'Connor emphasized that the first step in applying for one of the scholarships is to complete an applica- tion for admission to the College of Liberal Arts. Deadline for this will be April 30. he said. Scholarship applications must then be completed by May 15.

Tn addition to high school and Reg- ents r e c o r d s , candidates for the scholarships will be selected on the basis of their standing on the aptitude test of the College Entrance Exami- nation Board, participation in extra- curricular activities, personal quali- fications such as character and per- sonality, financial need, and recommendations and a personal interview.

Each of the scholarships is renew- able for four years provided the recipient maintains honor standards in the College. Each scholarship is worth

$500 a year, the full cost of tuition in the College.

Area Industrialists, Students Invited To College Celebration

Invitations to open house at the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, were mailed this week to Allegany and Steuben County industrialists and 45 area schools. The open house, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thurs- day, March 16, is sponsored by the St. Pat's Board as part of the two day festival.

Main attraction of the evening, as announced by Dwight Brown '50 chairman of the open house, will be a glass blowing demonstration by two world famous artisans from the Steuben division of Corning Glass Works, John E. Jensen and Frank Schroeder. The two men have made almost annual appearances at the open house since 1933 and last year fash- ioned a glass crown for the festival qifeen.

Other features open to the public will be exhibits and demonstrations in the departments of ceramic engineering, glass technology, and indust- rial ceramic design, and the allied departments of the College of Liberal Arts.

Preceding the open house will be a parade of floats and a tea dance in the afternoon of March 16. Two musical plays and the formal St. Pat's Ball are scheduled for Friday, March 17.

Union Remodeling Is Now Underway

Hammering and sawing have re- placed the usual noises of students and juke box as work progresses on the remodeling of the Campu& Union.

With the partition completed, paint brushes are now busy in the lounge and dining areas.

Union Board members Stanton Garr

"61, Roger Meade AT, Robert Rogers AT and Barbara Shackson '52 met Saturday with interior decorator Bryon Shannahan in Wellsville to discuss plans for redecoration.

A grand opening is tentatively planned for Wednesflay, March 15, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Burdick To Direct Summer Program

Dean H.O. Burdick has been named director of the summer session it was announced this week by M. Ellis Drake President.

The summer session will run from July 3 to Aug. 11, with an intersession from June 131 to June 30. Courses are offered in the College of Liberal Arts, New York State College of Ceramics, and the Graduate School.

Sodalitas Latina To Offer "The Rudens"

An English reading of "The Ru- dens.' a Roman comedy in five acts by Plautus, will be presented free of charge by Sodalitas Latina at 8 p.m., March 8 in the Champlin Club House.

"It is in 'The Rudens' that Plautus reaches a high point in his adaptation of Greek plot to a Roman audience,"

said Erving Mix '51, Sodalitas Latina president. "Its abundance of comic force and skillful delineation of type characters has given the play repeated success, enen with modern audiences,"

Mix added.

The production will be directed by Miss Hazel Humphreys. Refresh- ments, including Roman bread and honey, will be served after the performance. Everyone is invited.

Foster Advises Dropping Support Of Red Student

One rather pathetic note was inter- jected at last week's Senate meeting when President Daniel Foster '50 recommended that the Senate dis- continue appropriating $180 per year to support a Chinese boy, Fu-Kuo, under the Foster (no relation) Child Plan. Foster said that the Senate already loaded with support of foreign students, could no longer afford this project.

Besides, Fu-Kuo's last letter to sec- retary Audrey Riess '51, who has been corresponding with him, expressed loyality to "Comrade Mao." It is evi- dent that poor Fu has unwittingly alienated his supporters by becoming a Communist.

Dean Intends To Enforce A. U. Parking Regulations

A one dollar fine will be imposed on all students disobeying the University parking regulations. Dean Edward L.

Hawthorne mentioned that he is not interested in the collection of fines.

He stated that they are being imposed in an effort to keep what little space there is available for faculty members and students commuting to and from the University.

Parking permits allow the student to park on campus streets south of University street and on the student parking lot between Bartlett Dor- mitory and Lambda Chi.

The most acute spots, according to Dean Hawthorne, are on State Street, Pine Street, and the various drive- ways, such as those around Bartlett.

Ag-Tech Places Eighty Students On Dean's List

The Ag-Tech dean's list totaling 80 students for the first semester, was re- leased Friday by Milo Van Hall, director of student personnel.

Six students attained indices of 2.70 or higher. They are Willard Tows- ley, 2.94; Morgan Weber, 2.94; Or- ville Beach, 2M; Bernard Finkelstein, 2.84; Lyle Bement, 2.71 and Mary Neu, 2.70

The group trom 2.60—2.69 included Eugene Cedruly, Doris Curren, Ted Figura, Marlene Foss, Kurt Geihs and Robert Johnson.

The following students had indices of from 2.50—259: David Allen, John Botti, George Goetschius*, Alec Orimen- ko, John Schwan, Charles Simek, Art- hur Simpson and Donald Vossler.

Alfred Cicconi, Edward Dillon, Don- ald Rauber and Roy Wiley attained indices of from 2.40—2.4-9.

Those having from 2.30—2.39 are Palma Clute, Gearld Hart, Louis Hart, Emma Horvath, Christine Jones, Mer- ton Craft, Richard O'Grady, John Oles, Keith Palmiter, Joseph Shanks, Carl- ton Stone, Leonard Sternberg, Daniel Tobin and Donald Yeager.

From 2.20—2.29 are Vernon Benjam- inson, E.M. Cominskv, Joyce Conrad, Lucille Defazio, John McMullen, Rose- mary Powell, Martin Reimer, Ronald Rowley, Agatha Wasserloos and Gor- don Woodworth.

In the 2.10—2.19 group are Marion Cottrell, Doris Curry, David Davis, William Dykeman, Richard Fontaine, Darwin Geuther, John Horan, James Mitscher, Albert Sabbarese, Paul Schu- ltz, Robert Soper, Edward Stahle and Vernon Wells.

Those students with indices of 2.0 to 2-09 are Joseph Benzoni, Marjorie Bol'dt, Ben Burpee, Emma Drury, Jean- ette Fanton, Fred Greenhalgh, James Heansly, William Harvey, Raymond Johnston, Lawrence Keeley, Earl New- ton, Edward Petzholt, Uale Potter, James Roll, John Smalley, Joseph Valvo, Paul Vangellow, Sherman Wal- lace and Kenneth Walters*.

Students Declared Residents Of Town Says Census Bureau

Your home may be elsewhere, but according to the U.S. Census bureau you're going to be counted as a resi- dent of the town in which you go to college. That was the ruling made recently in preparation for the 1950 census which, will start in April. •

Previously college student w e r e credited to their home town, but the new plan will provide "more realistic data" says the census bureau.

A wartime development had a part in influencing the decision to change the counting method. When the OPA made ration allocations it based them generally on the 1940 census figures then found special allocation were necessary for college towns and the agency was forced ta make adjust- ments.

Dynamometer INow Used In AT Shops

A Westinghouse dynamometer to be used in testing the amount of fuel consumed per unit horsepower, has been installed in the farm shops of Ag-Tech, Director Walter C. Hinkle announced recently.

The 5,000 pound instrument will also be used to check the power output of farm machinery before and after overhauls said Philip A. Smith, rural engineering instructor. The dynamometer is belt-driven from the tractor or power unit being tested.

Ag-Tech is one of the few schools in the state using such an instrument for this purpose, Mr. Smith added.

Col. M. J. Reynolds To Lecture Here At Assembly Thursday

Colonel Merle J. Reynolds will be the featur d speaker at the compulsory assembly to be held at 11 a.m., Thurs- day in Alumni Hall. His lecture is en- titled, "Where do your plans meet the future?"

The veto of skits which was imposed by Dean Edward L. Hawthorne is being purposely relaxed so that any skits for either the Senate election which is scheduled for March 15 or for St. Pat's Festival will be entirely appropriate. This, Dean Hawthorne said, "applies to any and all of the University assemblies during the month of March." Speeches or skits for any other purpose are also to be permitted. However, due to the length of the program this Thursday, only a short announcement will be given concerning the elections.

Col. Reynolds is a graduate of the School of Business Administration at S y r a c u s e University. Graduated magna cum laude and valedictorian of his class. Col. Reynolds was placed in charge of the Carload Traffic Sur- vey and held pther posts of importance prior to the outbreak of the second world war.

His knowledge of the transporta- tion field was of invaluable aid to the United States Army during the war and he was cited most highly when his service was concluded. Among other things, Col. Reynolds has served as Chief of Railway Operations under General Lucius Clay. He was also the first president of the Ameri- can University Club of Berlin.

Returning to the United States, he was offered the post of Director of Plans for the National Security ' Re- sources Board's Office of Transport.

Swedish Ceramist To Speak Monday

The second in a series of four public lectures by authorities in the field of ceramics will be given at Alfred Monday at 7:30 p.m., in Physics Hall.

Prof. Johann A. Hedvall of the Chal- mers University of Technology, Goth- enburg, Sweden, will be the speaker.

He will discuss reactions in the solid state and their significance in ceramic technology.

Professor Hedvall, who is director of the Institute of Applied Chemistry and the Institute for Silica Chemistry at Chalmers, will also conduct a semi- nar for faculty members and graduate students at 4 p.m., on March 14.

Now on his first visit to the United States, Mr. Hedvall will lecture at several universities throughout the country, his stop at Alfred being one of the first on the tour.

The author of more than 250 technical papers, he is president of the Swedish Powder Metallurgy society, a past president of the Royal Society for Sciences and Letters in Sweden, and the recipient of many honors and awards for his scientific work.

The lectures here are being sponsored by the New York State College of Ceramics as a part of the college's 50th anniversary celebration.

Ag-Tech To Begin Saturday Program

Starting this Saturday, Ag-Tech will be on the air from 12:45 to 1 each Sat- urday afternoon over WLEA, Hornell, announced Milo Van Hall, Ag-Tech director of student personnel.

The purpose of the program will be to give educational service to the area and broadcast current news from the Institute. Ag-Tech Director, Paul B. Orvis and Assistant Director Walter C. Hinkle will anpear on this Satur- day's program. Mr. Orvis will present a history of the Institute and Mr.

Hinkle will offer some facts and figures about Alfred State Tech.

As yet the program has not been named.

Hand Cut Designs

Attractive, Useful Casseroles Help Spread Glidden Fame

By Frank Bredell

"We try to make something attractive and useful at a moderate price," says Glidden Parker, proprietor of Alfred's famous Glidden Pottery Company.

Producing about 1000 pieces a day, the Glidden Company is not

one of the world's largest pottery companies, but is is one which is known all over the United States and in eight foreign countries including Can- ada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands.

South Africa, Cuba, Hawaii, the Phil- ipines and Central America where the products are sold.

Mr. Parker has constantly won prizes at ceramic and home furnishing shows where his designs are displayed.

In November he won a $25-0 first prize for two casseroles at the Fourteenth National Ceramic Exhibition in Syra- cuse.

He was recently chosen to show a cup and saucer, three plates and three bowls at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, considered to be a distinctive honor by designers. Last year he walked off with a first prize in the ceramic exhibition for his decorated casserole entry.

Shop Use* New Process A graduate of Bates College in Maine, Mr. Parker studied design here and later organized the Glidden Pot-

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Saxon Varsity Stops Allegheny Courtmen

A. U. Quintet Wins 62-53 For Fifth Straight Victory

By Dave Flammer

Saturday night in Men's Gym, the Purple and Gold Courtmen engineered their second straight upset of the week and their fifth straight victory by dowing Allegany College, 62-53.

The Saxons got off to a fast start in the first quarter as Dick McNamara led the A.U. men to a 16-12 lead by sinking nine markers. John Adams contributed three points while Bucky O'Donnell and Don Garrison each added a bucket to round out the scoring. \

In the second period, Allegheny tied the game up twice before gaining a one point lead, but the Saxons were not to be denied as O'Donnell, Bill Le- Feber and Ike Erickson combined for five fast markers to give Alfred a 28- 25 lead at half-time.

At the start of the second-half, the Cagers went on a scoring spree and opened a fifteen point bulge before the Gold and Black were able to hit the hoop via a set shot by Jim Mc- Clure. The Saxons kept right on mov- ing, however, and racked up a total of 20 points to- the visitors ten in this quarter.

In the final period, the Saxons out- scored the losers by two points to coast to their eighth win of the season.

O'Donnell, McNamara, Garrison, Le- Feber and Steve Saunders played out the last four minutes of the game in their swan song to the Alfred fans.

These five men combined to score 44 points. O'Donnell tallied 19; Mc- Namara, 15; Garrison, 6; LeFeber 4, and although Saunders failed to hit the scoring column, he was of consider- able value in getting the rebounds oft the backboards.

Two sophomores rounded out the scoring parade with Adams taking place honors with 13 tallies. Erickson contributed five to the cause.

Big Bud Mclndoe of the Alle- ghenians, displaying an amazing as- sortment of shots, took high honors for the evening by racking ' up 25 points.

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University, AT Elections Will Begin Thursday

Ag-Tech and University elections, six days apart, will occupy the time of student politicians during the com1- ing week. Using the election booths at Firemens Hall for the second suc- cessive year, the student body is ex- pected to choose Ag-Tech Council and Student Senate presidents as well as class officers.

Three men, Carl Bury, Wesley Tresh and William White will vie for Coun- cil President in this Thursday's elections, while Connie Burns and William Marx are the only candidates for the vice-presidency. The candidates will be presented at the March 9 Ag-Tech assembly, the day of elections.

Nominations for the university elections will close at this evening's Sen- ate meeting. Candidates will run for president, and class offices, the election being held Wednesday, March 15. The Senate does not have its veep chosen until the week after the presidential elections.

Following tonight's deadline, the presidential candidates will have a crowded official schedule. They will be presented, Thursday, to the Ag- Tech assembly. They will make their traditional campaign speeches at a special assembly, scheduled for 11 a.m., next Tuesday, March 14.

When the Fiat was last able to reach Daniel Foster, chairman of the election committee, only two candidates, Paul Baker and Wililam Gallow, both '51, had entered the presidential race.

The list of nominees for class officers had not been completed.

A third candidate may enter the race this evening, however, if the student senate votes by a three fifths ma- jority to amend its constitution in order to allow Jamestown students to enter the race. The amendment which is now before the residence units would add to Article IV, section 2 the

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Professor To Sail To Italy At Close Of University Year

Prof, and Mrs. John Tagliabue will sail for Italy in August for a year of graduate study at the University of Florence. Prof. Tagliabue has been an assistant professor of English here since September 1948.

Prof. Tagliabue is the second person in the English Department to an- nounce that he will leave at the end of the year. Dr. Ellsworth Barnard announced his intention's early in the year.

Prof. Tagliabue will continue work on his doctorate in comparative Italian and American literature. While there, he will make a critical study of the poetry and prose of Giacomo Leopardi, 19th Century Italian satirist, for his j dissertation and acquaint himself with modern Italian writers.

Born in Italy, he holds the MA degree from Columbia Graduate School of English. In 1945-46, he taught at the American University of Beirut.in Lebanon and the following year at the State College of Washington.

He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Columbia Literary Society and has done much original research and writing in poetry as well as transla- tions of Italian poets.

Mrs. Tagliabue will do graduate work in Fine Arts at the University.

She holds BA degree from Smith Col- lege and has done work at the Insti- tute of Fine Arts in New York City.

Registrar Reports 938 For University

While the government i» getting set to take its decenial census the Registrar's office has jumped the gun by releasing its semi-annual nose counting figures for the University.

The results show 983 scholars picking up some erudition in one of the several colleges.

The ratio, 721 men to 262 women, is worse than ever. Broken down by colleges, Liberal Arts has 539 enrolled.

Ceramics 386, Craft school 54, and Theology four.

The w o m e n are to be found in great numbers only as Liberal Art- ists (176) and in the field of ceramic design, where they outnumber their male compatriots 53 to 51. The En- gineers have to share s e v e n girls among 230 men, while the 40 glasa specialists contribute nothing to evening the ratio. The technology department has five students, four of them men.

Completing the report on the ratio situation, Theology stands 3 to 1 and the Craft School reports 30 to 24. O£

the 983 milling around here, all but 30 are working full time, theoretical-

Committee Desires Student Suggestions

Finding itself stuck for a program for May, the assembly committee is open for s t u d e n t suggestions, announced Dean Edward L. Hawthorne.

Ideas may be submitted to Dean Haw- thorne's office OP to Boris Astrachan i '53, at Bartlett.

The March 16 assembly will feature , a March of Time movie. The program following has not been determined, but the Committee announced it would be willing to turn the assembly over to any organization or group of in^

dividuals interested in presenting a program for the balance of the al- lotted assembly time. Organizations Interested may contact Dean Haw- thorne or one of the members of the Committee. The Assembly will not be compulsory.

Director Welcomed Back By AT Staff

Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Orvis were honored at a welcome home dinner given by the Ag-Tech faculty and office staff last Wednesday evening in the Gold Room of the Hotel Fassett in Wellsville.

Mr. and Mrs. Orvis have recently returned to Alfred after having been, in Europe for the past fifteen months where Mr. Orvis was with the E.C.A.

On the day of the dinner, March 1, Mr. Orvis had just resumed his former position as Director of Ag-Tech.

Walter C. Hinkle, acting director in Mr. Orvis, absence, became assistant director on March 1. This is the first time Ag-Tech has had an assistant director. Mr. Hinkle was head of the rural engineering department prior to Mr. Orvis, departure in October 1948.

Blue Key Thwarted In Purchase Of PA

A Blue Key project to purchase a new public address system for basket- ball games was thwarted by the Uni- versity it was reported at Sunday's meeting. Whether a smaller system can be purchased for minor sport events will be considered next.,

Abandonment of the record album project, initiated last year, was dis- cussed in view of apparently irrecon- cilable conflicts concerning finances and directllon. Further attempts to resolve those problems will be mada by the committee.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1950

Money, Money, Money

So far, this year, we have weathered the following drives for Itmds: UFA, Infantile Paralysis and WSSF and now the Red Cross drive is coming up. At a dollar a throw, this is beginning to mount up to a significant sum-in our already meager budget.

It is too late in the year to advocate starting a Community Chest drive. We have already paid money to most of the organizations on the customary Community Chest list. However, this is an oppor- tune time to remind the fund-starved students that they could have given three dollars to the Community Chest at the beginning of the year. Then they would not be bothered now by various fund-raising

ventures. This is also a good time to remind solicitors that they would have less difficulty getting contributions at the beginning of the year.

There are at least two major reasons favoring a Community Chest drive that students did not seem to realize in previous years when the Senate was sponsoring it. They would be able to contribute to worthy organizations early in the year when they were financially able, to now when the summer seems so far away and the bank account is so close to extinction. Then, too, solicitors would save so many hours .soliciting for one drive rather than four, five or more separate drives.

If you like the present system then let it remain as it is. But, if you would like to get it over with once and for all, this is a good time to begin thinking about next year.

One criticism we have of previous drives is that the Student Sen- ate, an organization with an income of its own, has had to carry out all the work for organizations that wanted /the money. How could the Senate solicitors have any enthusiasm when all their work was being done for someone else who was doing nothing to help?

Here is a suggestion. WJiy don't the organizations that have sponsored semi-successful drives this year meet and plan to work together in their own Community Chest, using their own members as solicitors?

This plan requires initiative on the part of some student or or- ganization. It also involves a few problems that can be handled if plans are made now. The Senate really can not do everything and it isn't fair to ask them to. If some organization is mad because its drive return was inadequate, now is the time to do something to see that it doesn't happen again next year.

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Method, Not Madness

This has happened before but this week the Senate came close to what could have been a t r a g i c mistake by haste a n d lack of thought. Other cases dealt with clocks and drapes and the like but this particular problem involved a large sum of money and the life history of a human being.

The question involved here is that of the Displaced Person which was voted on by the Senate Tuesday. The matter was introduced at the November 29 meeting and placed in the hands of a committee for investigation. This matter went on in the committee stage through to January 17 while the committee formulated various expense ac- counts for the student, got a schlorship for him from the University and so on.

January 17, through a misunderstanding, the Senate felt the need

»to give the DP Committee a vote of confidence. This was done quick- ly and undoubtedly the Senate members meant that they would back the committee in its investigation. Up to that time nothing concrete had been established except the University's agreement to grant a scholarship and several tentative budgets for the student formed.

However, the committee assumed that this vote of confidence gave them complete autonomy in their further work on this case.

Complete facts and figures were not presented until the final vot- ing Tuesday. Fortunately, the Senate approved. They almost had to approve because of the way it was presented; the work had been done and the general feeling was that thiis was but a final sanctioning vote.

Actually, it was the first vote taken on the question except for the vote of confidence.

We are not questioning the worth of the DP project nor are we questioning the work or the good intentions of the committee or the Senate members. But we do question the general method or lack of method used. Red tape has its disadantages and is rather bothersome but is serves the purpose of preventing action done in haste and keep- ing everything straight. In that way no one has a chance to jam Sen- ate proceedings through technicalities or misunderstandings.

By Ruth Vail

In France they say, "Allons enfants de la patrie" or Come on kids, let's go to the party. The Intersorority Ball was held Friday night in the Ag-Tech Gym from 9:30 to 12:30. Before and after

(sounds l i k e beauty

houses

a ad) the were open and refreshments were served. Mus- sic was by "Drum- mer Boy" John Gabriel and his orchestra.

Omicron had a housewarming Sat- urday in their new home. Over two hundred students and faculty attended. Good luck and congratulations to Omicron!

The Town House was open for business at Klan Saturday night. Niel and O'B put on a skit and Alfred's own John Barnes AT sang. John Gilkes '50 was master of ceremonies. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stermer.

Psi Delta had a house party Satur- day night to celebrate the pouring of concrete in their basement.

Delta Sig had an openhouse Satur- day night with entertanment by John Fasano '53.

The Kappa Nu pledges provided de- lightful entertainment at their openhouse Saturday night. Chaperones were Prof, and Mrs. Nathan Platt, Prof, and Mrs. Joseph Kt>ch, Prof. Kin- nel, and Prof. Stapleton. Pete Lederer was a guest.

Lambda Chi had one of their usual picnic and openhouse parties Satur- day.

Kappa Psi had a Canasta openhouse Saturday after the game. Bud Seibert '50 served punch and cookies.

Pi Alpha held a P.J. party for its pledges Saturday night.

Happy Birthday

Pi celebrated the birthdays of Mary Jane Arnold '51, Torch Goodrich '51, and Barb Hurlburt '51 last week.

Audrey Reese '51 celebrated her birthday at Sigma Chi last week.

Alumni Guests

Kitty Leacakes '49 and Bev Button '49 visited Pi during the week.

Omicron was visited by June Min- nick '49.

Carolyn Babcock '49 visited Thata Chi on Wednesday.

Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Langer were guests of Lambda Chi Thursday and Mr. Wil-

liam Brown and Jerry Smith '50 were guests on Sunday.

Sunday guests at Kappa Nu were Dr. and Mrs. Russell and Prof, and Mrs. Joseph Koch.

Mr. and Mrs. Al Carson and Dr. and Mrs. Randolph and Peter were dinner guests of Pi Sunday.

Kappa Psi had Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simpson and their son Allan for dinner Sunday and Bill and Nancy Kel- ly '50 Saturday

Sunday guests of Delta Sig were Prof, and Mi's. Walter Lang and Pete Lederer who spoke on World Federal- ism.

Klan had Mr. and Mrs. Dana Peck for dinner Sunday.

Things To Come

The Junior Class is planning a dance for April 1 featuring the Har- rison Combo.

Ideas Expressed On Entertainment Politicians, Union

By Beverly Callahan and L. Falcone

Campus Calendar

TUESDAY Fiat 7 p.m., Fiat Office Senate 7:30 p.m., Physics Hall AOC 8:30 p.m., Kenyon Hall

WEDNESDAY

Latin Play 8 p.m., Community House Women's Club 8 p.m., Social Hall

THURSDAY

AT Assembly 9 a.m., Alumni Hall University Assembly 11 a.m., Alumni Hall

Murphy Law Tack 7 p.m., Rm. 3 Kanakadea

FRIDAY Henderson House Dance Lambda Chi Smoker

SATURDAY

Beta Sigma Initiation Social Hall Castle Dance

Psi Delta Pledge Dance SUNDAY

Episcopal Service 9:30 a.m., Gothic Catholic Mass 9, 10:30 a.m., Kenyon Chapel

Union University Services 11 a.m., Village Church

Music Hour 4 p.m.. Social Hall RFA Forum 7:30 p.m., Social Hall

MONDAY

ACS Meeting 7:30 p.m. Physics Hall

Student Talent Show Proves A Boom To Tired,| Dissapated Assembly Goers

By Frank Bredell

' With Alumni Hall nearly filled to capacity, last Thursday's stu- dent talent show proved a much needed relief to the lethargic pro- grams w h i e h have previously characterized this year's assembly programs. The large gathering proved that versatile, entertaining

programs will attract students without a compulsory attendance rule.

Master of ceremonies Robert Lober and directory Tom McShane and Don Wilder are to be congratulated select- the program and keeping it speedily paced.

Two performers new to the assembly stage won the approval of the audience with their novel acts. Edward Whiting gave us a hew interpretation of Al Jolson, and this time without the records that previous imitators have used. The other crowd pleaser was the antics of Arthur Sheb, har- monica player and comedian. He has been one of the few people to appear on the local stage in the past year who has had the good taste to be reticent about taking an encore.

Two quartets and three solo singers offered everything from "Shoeshine Boy" to "Sweet Adeline." The four Psi's, George Griffin, Roby Lyons, Bill McLaughlin and Charles Maggs played a return engagement with some old favorites in a new style. The other quartet, the Four Alfs made up of Don Boulton, Val Cushing, Brad Kinsman and John Morgan improved their old standby routine a little with a few gestures.

Among the soloists, Paul Misner and Gloria Jorden sang their renditions of popular songs in a finished and pro-

fessional way, but we were a bit dis- appointed to find Andy Ippolito cast in the role of a singer. He convinced us that he is a better comedian and MC than a singer, but he seemed to win the approval of the audience.

A magic act by Dave Harrison and a comedy routine by Larry Cohn and Terry Duro offered a good contrast to the musical program. Although some of the magic tricks were diffi- cult to see from the more distant parts of the house, Harrison's slightly ridi- culous clothes gave the act and added zip. Starting with what we though was going to be an old routine, Larry and Terry pave a new twist to some standard jokes and brought in a few new ones that are sure to become standard campus property.

Rounding out the program was the music of the Blue Notes who have developed into a smooth aggragation and are a decided asset to any varied program.

And we can't forget, even if; we try the antics of the assorted Gentlemen, from something who are currently using aliases of Dwight Brown, Geo.

Harris and Stan. Garr. We don't know just what their act was supposed to represent, but it was well taken .by the audience. We suspect them to be publicizing St. Pat's, but we can't be

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor,

On behalf of the Alfred University World Student Service Fund Drive Committee I want to thank each of the generous contributors to the fund.

On the basis of incomplete returns, over one half of the drive goal of $12- 00 has been subscribed. A final report will be forthcoming.

To me this indicated a deep concern on the Alfred Campus for the desper- ate need& of the less fortunate students abroad who are studying under the most adverse conditions. Our help, little as it may be, will go a long way in rehabilitating needy students in Europe. Asia, and China. This is our assurance that we have not deserted our fellow-students. Knowing that we are trying to help them will give them a spirtual lift that will pay dividends in fostering a better understanding and feeling among the students of the world.

Bear in mind, the students of today, no doubt, will be the leaders of tomor- row.

Gratefully yours, Adam Di Gennaro Chairman WSSF Drive Yesterday t!ie St. Pat's Board Re-!

ceived the Following Letter; Post- j "temporary" Union; local

College Town

According to the latest Fiat bulletin President Truman, with the aid ot Prime Minister Attlee, with the con- sent of Churchill, has straightened out Joe Stalin on his objection to t h e change in management of the campus Union at some place Joe designated as Albert University. The local problem still remains to those who matri- culate here: "Where does one go dur- the hours^ formerly spent at Union tables?" or "What will happen to t h e

"Wild Goose" during the constructioa period?"

The problem is indeed a problem.

Where else can students go during

"breaks?" Where else are dancing, card games, and five cent cups of coffee offered? The closing of the Union will bring decided results: nobody will be in the Union for at least two weeks; the student body will develop permanent appreciation for t h e marked Shannon, Ireland. It Read as I I

Follows:

St. Pat's Board Alfred, New York

Dear Lads O' the St. Pat's Board,

and bridge a few

Faith me lads, this time o' year finds your old friend St. Patrick in a bit of a fix. Sure and, I'm down to me last shilling and the likes of more aren't to be seen. Considering me situation, I'm goin' to make the trip to Alfred again this year to collect me annual salary of 10,582,000 Erinbucks (or

$2.34) and I'm going to reign over your glorious festival.

Now it seems I had booked me pas- sage on a garbage scow leaving Gal- way Bay and sailing to the great port of Weehawken. However, I pawned me ticket for a chance on the Irish Sweep- stakes. I lost.

Would it be possiible, now, to get a wee advance on me salary, say 25c for the trip? I don't know how I'm goin' to travel but I'll arrive the 16th of March 1950 with flyin' colors.

Erin Go Bragh St. Pat

P.S. Me kind thinks go to you, me lads, for the wonderful Christmas present ye sent me. I'm plannin' to uncork it for the trip across.

t h e

Glidden Fame

(Continued from page one) tery Co. in 1940. At present plant employes 31 people, many of them women.

Although most of the products are cast or molded by processes developed in the shop, a few pieces are made by the ram machine. This process, one which is fairly new, is done by a machine which is used in only about a half dozen pottery shops in the country.

However, Mr. Parker says there is

will be ravaged;

will realize the limited facilities which come with small town college life.

The answer to the question is Car- negie Library, located on the corner of Main and University. It's the yellow brick building across from the post office and the Bank.

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Here is a proposal for classes and other organizations on campus which we throw out for what its worth: instead ot sponsoring the usual "8 to 12 p.m., recorded music, refreshments served" dances now and then, why not come up with some more original and successful affairs? Its obvious that class dances and other small-scale parties are usually predictable flops.

Officers do their best for these dances but they can't overcome the lethargy of which many of us are guilty. We suggest new and different activities on the social calendar: e.g., carnivals, penny arcades, bazaars or banquets.

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When will every other residence on the campus boast a television roof ap- paratus? Whenever we go home, we are amazed at the video craze. The question is: "How long before it hits Alfred?" Think of the implications!

Pinball machines and poolrooms will be covered with dust; datiing will be cut down to a lower percentage; and night classes might be completely abandoned.

There is certainly much to be said for television. The quality of subject presentation far exceeds that of radio.

To cite an example, New York City broadcasts three theater hours weekly which are highly rated productions.

Who knows, television might fit in periectly with the current proposal lor more visual education in the class- room.

However, Mr. Parker says there is i T>nf ,„„ ,,„ ,, . . , .

no point in stimulating hand decorat-!

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some student found a slept-in cot, many cans of cheap grade orange juice and shelves of pork and beans in the stock room of the Union: why?

• Editor's note: After above section of the

authoresses attended Sunday's UWF writing column. the

the

By Paul Gignac

Every year something new Is added to the campus;

either a new building is put up or and old one is torn down. This yea$

they are going to build a new Cera- mics building and tear down Binns Hall. What other improvements will follow in years to come? How will our Campus look in 10 years from now? Here are some rather varied answers to these questions.

Morton Schneider '53, "I think it

will assume thp shape of a modern university."

Phyllis Rudner '53, "I think it will look the same as it does now."

Gabe Russo '53, "It isn't -going to change as far as buildings are concerned and there Is no doubt in my mind that the townspeople and students will still be as friendly and help- ful as ever." (Thank you Gabe)

Bev. Callahan '52, "It will look like the University of Chicago."

Bob Priggs '50, "Alfred will have six more pool rooms."

Bob Lober '52, "It will have double enrollment with the same facilities that we have now. When everyone else is using atomic heat we still be using coal and gas."

One Foot In The Grave Not So Bad Claims Andover Ceramist

By Jerry Smith

"Once you get your foot in the clay you never get iit out."

That is the way ceramist Leon B.

Coffin, vice-president and plant manager of the Andover China Company, Inc., explains the $75,000 business he and his associates have established in 2Vz years.

Perry-born, Mr. Coffin is a stocky, friendly man of 51 years, who was graduated from the College of Cera- mics in 1022. He held various mana- gerial and research jobs with Onond- aga Pottery in Syracuse, General Electric Company in Pittsfield, Mass, and with ceramic companies here and on the West Coast.

In November 1947, Mr. Coffin, Earl Allen of Andover, and Leonard S.

Briggs, who had been a cost expert with Lenox China for 25 years, formed a corporation which took over an old silk mill building in Andover.

They began manufacturing a quality dinner ware and added art ware and specialties. The entire production process, fr6m modeling to the final glass, is done on the 24,000 feet of floor space in the roomy old mill.

Strictly a wholesale business, the dinner ware is sold under a national trade name and the art ware by commiission salesmen. Today the trio anticipates an expansion which will include in-

stallation of an expensive tunnel kiln to increase volume and quality.

Recently, Mr. Coffin has been aid- ing Alfred's St. Pat's Board, which is making more than 500 green-glazed engineer boots for souvenirs of the 17th Festival, March 16-17.

"I've given the boys a few technical hints and they've fired some ware in our kilns," he said modestly. He also is helping the Board design permanent molds for a traditional crown.

"It's great experience for the boys,"

he notes.

With his feet in the clay for 37 years, Mr. Coffin knows "a few technical hints." However, like so many of the college's graduates, he came into the field by accident.

"I took an extra-curricular course in ceramics when I was in the Student Army Training Corps in 1918," he explained. "I liked it, so I came back after discharge the next year."

He says he was "just an average student," but mentioned that he served as business manager of the Fiat Lux in his junior year and was a member of Eta Phi Gamma fraternity, pre- decessor of Lambda Ch: Alpha.

Mr. Coffin thrives on challenge.

"Every order presents a new problem whether it is for 1000 ashtrays or 200 lamp bases," he says, and adds, "We've solved them all so far."

ing, by doing it by machine. "We try to combine hand work .with technical developments without destroying the I intimate quality of hand work."

Mr. Parker who likes funtional tableware, designed the 80 forms of articles in production at present. Each

| form is made in five to eight color combinations.

. . "Always a Place for Ceramics"

When asked how he thought the growing plastics industry is affecting ceramics he commented. "I think there will always be a place for cera-

mic art ware." He added that ceramic j meeting. They roared back to t h e materials can be better adapted to o f f i c e and added the supplement, whicli art work than plastic. follows:

"As for commercial products like hotel Ware, plastics are as yet un- satisfactory because they stain easi- ly."

Celebrating its tenth birthday this year, the Alfred pottery shop now turns out a yearly output valued between $125,000 and $175,000 on the wholesale market.

"Of course our production isn't con- stant," Mr. Parker said, "We have rush periods and slack periods like other businesses." Our two busiest periods are just before the January and July pottery shows."

State Of Union Report

(Continued from page 1) whether other organizations will be willing to help contribute to the DP fund. President Daniel Foster '50, said he would consult Miss Hazel Humph- reys, manager of the Box of Books, to see if a rebate couldn't be obtained on the student's books.

"Dr. H O . Burdick," Gallow said,

To us believers and to the "New York Times," United World Federal- ism is the answer to all questions—

fear, unity and peace. It is a growing trend which should be developed. As is the case many times in Alfred, interest develops to keen pitch, only to disintegrate and collaspe. A few weeks ago, the R.F.A. forum dealing with Federalism introduced its principles to a fairly large crowd of students and faculty members. Later that week Al- fred Federalists held a meeting which was attended by very few. As far a s the Kanakadea staff is concerned, there are no advocates of federalism on the Alfred campus; a picture scheduled for members of the local organization had no showing.

There is no denying that there a r e many in the community who are interested in Federalism. An organization cannot function on leadership alone. Interest must be developed It looks like United World Federalism in Alfred might follow the course of March "in like a lion

"selected the student from several -0- applications submitted to us by the International Refugee Organization."

Recommendations

Following his report on the Union change, Dickinson listed several , ,

clauses the committee would recom- f

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1ion is presented to the Senate. "We will recommend," Dickinson said,

"that the same 1-1-1 ratio among the

United World Federalists are pre- paring a drive for membership some- time between now and world destruc- tion. We feel World Federalism can

spiring speakers at Pete Lederer who appeared here Sunday. Mr Lederer

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complacent World Ag-Tech, Liberal Arts and Ceramic ] *

e a e r a I l s t o w h 0 ! e f t u s

unmoved at 5 'p.m.; at 3:30, we had been on the

Colleges be maintained.

"We do not fell that there should be any permanent^inember of the Union Board. All student supplied funds should be used for the Union and not the cafeteria and these funds should be handled by a treasurer elected by the Union board.

"All powers concerning hiring, fir- ing and responsibility should be defi-

verge of becoming Federalists. En- thusiasm doen't grow from blase, so- porific speeches.

We are not trying to deride Federal- ism. It is a worthy ideal and it should go far. However, to date, the appeal has been too glorious and high-minded for us commoners. One or two poli- tical science courses are not enough

t I d t g

nitely established in the constitution." I t 0 y l e I d t o u s a n appreciation of t h e plan as it has been p r e s e n t d M b

Movie Time Table

Wednesday. March 8—"They Lived By Night." Shows at 7 and 9:30. Fea- ture at 7:47 and 10:09.

Friday, March 10—"Always Leave Them Laughing." Feature at 7:34 and in-14. Shows a* 7 and 9:30.

Saturday, March 11—"House Of S'rangers" and Strango Bargains."

Show at 7 and last complete show a t 8:41. "House" at 7 and 10:21. "Bar- gains" at 8:4«.

plan as it has been presented. Maybe

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we should have taken art apprecia- tion instead.

Infirmary Notes

This week's viators to the Infirmary were Edward Gargel CS, Marilyn Jef- frey '53. Bruce Klotzbach AT, Robert.

Purdy AT, Joel Zneimer '51, and Louis Dejois AT who still has the mumps.

Motto of the St Pat's Board: "Green

and Bear It."

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TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1950 THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, N E W YORK PAGE THREE

Four Faculty To Join Students In Fiat Pinball Tilt-Test Tonight

Four faculty members have met the challenge of the students by consenting to square off in the preliminary round of Alfred's first annual pinball contest which begins 7 p.m., this evening in the Col- legiate, the Huddle, Argyros' and Peck's. Competing with 40 stu- dents the four, Profs. John Freund

and Varick Nevins III of the math department, Fred Palmer, superin- tendent of buildings and grounds and I John Kemper, manager of the dor- ! mitoriies. will lead off on Peck's "Old j Faithful" machine at 7 sharp.

Eleven competitors will vie for two quarter final births on each machine.

Each contestant will be given a chance to play two games (on Fiat nickles) and his better game will be registered as his score. The eight quarter final- ists will meet next week in match con- tests, either Sunday, March 12, or at the Union's grand opening.

The finalists will each win them-

To See Action Tonight

selves a carton of Chesterfields, to be delivered via Allen Baxter '52, repre- sentative. The winner, in addition to his title of "Alfred Pinball Champion,"

will receive the grand trophy.

Each contestant should have re- ceived a card stating the time and place in which he is to play. The sche- dule was made u according to the or- der in which applications were re- ceived, with a special effort to place each entrant in genial company.

The schedule: At Peck's the four faculty members, 7 p.m.; Ward Mc- Connell AT, 7:20; Donald Brooker AT.

7-25; Fred Norton AT, 7:30; William Rambert AT, 7:35; George Goulden AT, 7:40; William Flagg AT, 7:45 and Harold Annexstein AT, 7:50.

At the collegiate, on the "College Daze" machine, will play the four lady tiltartists: Elizabeth Hise AT,

"College Daze," one of Alfred's pin- ball machines which will be pushed and jarred at tonight's preliminary round of Universe's first major pin- ball contest. The machine, located in the Union when this picture was taken, has now gravitated to the Col-

7 p m - Sally Seym ore AT, 7:05; Jane 7:10; and Ruth The men in this Cunningham '53,

Gowdy '53, 7:15.

Thurberish scrimmage will be Robert Ewell '53, 7:20; Howard Gelch '53, 7-25; John Denero '53, 7:30; John Fasano '53, 7:35; William McClurg '53, 7:40; 'Dick Williams '53, 7:45 and John Adams '52, 7:50.

An all Ag-Tech agrigation will bat- tle it out at the Huddle on the "Bas- ketball" "machine. The schedule will see Allan, Knapp lead off at 7 p.m.;

David Davis at 7:05; Evard Brown, 7:10; Thomas Hopson. 7:15; Clarence Rycraft, 7:20; Fred Robinson, 7:25;

Gaylord Bailey, 7:30; Sam Rizzo, 7:35; Mervyn Abbot, 7:40; Norman Jones, 7:45 and Louis DeJoie II, 7:50.

A mixed group will tangle on Argy- ros' "Double Shuffle machine," Jos- eph Holstrom '50 at 7 p.m.; Thomas Widger '50, 7:05; Richard Gotzmer AT, 7:10; Juan Hova '50, 7:15; Rich- aTd Johnson '50, 7:20; George Crouch- ley '51, 7:25; John Carl '51, 7:30; Mit- chell Bliss '50. 7:35; Robert Acheson '52, 7:40; Burt Valvo '50, 7:45 and Philip Hessinger '51, 7:50.

The machines used in the contest have been inspected and approved by the Fiat's board of pinballology ex- perts.

Church Revision Meeting To Be Held Sunday P. M.

Plans for reorganizing the Union University Church will be aired at a meeting to be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the Village Church. Students in- terested are urged to attend.

Officers of the church feel that not enough emphasis is being placed on bringing the family into the church through Sunday School and other activities. The church board is con- sidering engaging a full time minister who will have time to organize these activities .

Captain Thompson, D'Avanzo Again Go To Interstate Meet

Art D'Avanzo and Dale Thompson will again represent Alfred University in the Interstate Intercollegiate In- vitation meet to be held at Case Insti- tute in Cleveland on Friday and Sat- urday, March 10 and 11.

Art, once decisioned this season, by Ray Stedge of Cortland, will be parti- cipating in his third 41 meet. In '48 he placed fourth in the 136 pound class and last year he was beaten in the final to take second place. Art is seeded the top in his class this year.

Dale last year, wrestling at 155 lbs.

won the consolation match between the two men eliminated in the quarter finals, to take third place in the tournament. This season, Dale has lost by decision to Bob Mahoney of Cortland and by a fall to Jim LaRock ot Ithaca. Dale will wrestle at 155 again this year if he can make the weight.

The performance of these two men netted AU fifth place in this meet last year.

Chapel, Sermon Topics Announced By Chaplain

'A Right Use of Anger' will be the topic for the midweek chapel service at Kenyon Hall" announced Chaplain Myron K. Sibley. The Chaplain added that "There will be a Fireside Prayer and Praise service at the home of Mrs.

Mae Keyon, which will be held on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m."

On Sunday, Chaplain Sibley will use "Temples of the Living God" as his theme.

Red Cross Striving For Goal Of $1025

The 1950 Red Cross drive striving for a goal of $1025 on campus opened Sunday for University donations. It will last through Thursday and a com- mittee of workers have been assigned to collect money from the various j residences. They include:

Merriam House, Elizabeth Robbins;

Castle, Phyllis Ballman; Henderson, Lucille DaFazio; Rosebush, Betty Fost- er; Wheaton, Virginia Chase; Brick.

Emily Nichols; Burdick, David Flam- mer; Delta Sig, William McClurg;

Klan Alpine, Laurie Selewach; Lamb- da Chi, Phil Morrison; Kappa Psi, Thomas' Uschold; Psi Delta, John Me- Mullen; Kappa Nu, Donald Burros;

Sigma Chi, Virginia Krepski; Theta Chi. Mildred Netske, Pi Alpha, Gwen Lord; Omicron, Jacqueline Newton;

Saxon Heights, Robert Gourley.

Harold Reed was the speaker at the Red Cross tea held Sunday at the home of Mrs. H. O. Burdick. Chair- man of the local drive is Mrs. Burdick and assisting here are Katherine Crete-

kos '51 and Clarence Mitchell.

The University will receive separate recognition for its contributions to the local drive. One dollar entitles the giver to membership in the local col- lege unit.

Varsity Grapplers Subdued By Ithaca

Alfred's varsity wrestling team traveled to Ithaca Wednesday night and were abused by the Ithaca Col- lege groaners, 24-10.

Saxon grapplers won but two matches.

Highlight of the evening was Art D'Avanzo's mauling of his man in the 155 pound class, Art applied his cobra hold to bring off Alfred's second pin of the evening. Harry Ottaway, 136, had muscled his way to the first two bouts earlier.

This was the squad's final meet of the season, their record this

1

year:

two wins, three losses, and one tie.

Wild Birdies To Fly In South Hall Soon

Let the wild goose go where it will;

the birds to follow are those that will be flying at South Hall in the women's interhouse badminton tourna- ment, March 11 through April 5.

Each women's residence may enter doubles and a singles team, and teams may enter from each floor of the Brick. Houses entering this round robin tournament are reminded that entry forms must be returned today to the South Hall Gym Office.

Matches will be two out of three games, and one point will be awarded for each win.

Notice

Charley Bryant urges all Juniors and Seniors who desire class rings to contact him within the next two weeks.

Order by telephoning, box CC or writing 36. It is later than you think.

Lost And Found

FOUND—Brown Wallet, March 1.

LOST: One small Ronson lighter.

From all reports it is silver, not pure of course, bat has a very good plating, which is hardly not at all scratched Also it has been said that the lighter is for cigarettes. It does not have at- tachments. If you happen to run across it. Barbara Weissner at Theta Chi would appreciate its return. She added in addition that the lighter, if it was hers would have the initials CHW. Now these initials are not Bob- bie's, which are BAW. They belong to her father, who we call Harry, who is a swell guy. You see, there is a sentimental attachment value to thia lighter.

LOST—Parker '51 black and gray pen. Gail Fel-dman, room 411. Bart- lett.

For The

"CUT"

that will be a distinct social asset

S e e H O B D

'"Neath the Collegiate"

Naval Reserve Unit Holds First Meeting

The Naval Reserve Composite Unit recently formed in Alfred will meet for its first regular meeting at 2000 Thursday in the Ag-Tech gym, Lt.

Cdr. H. E. Owen, training officer an- nounced.

Na'val reserve men and officers,' 40 in number, met Feb. 16 to form the unit. Lt. R. D. Mahoney, of the Elmira training unit, represented the Third Naval District in forming the unit.

Officers of the Alfred group were given the following assignments: Lt.

Cdr. John D. Hauselt, commanding officer; Lt. Cdr. Chester D. Whorton, executive officer; Lt. Cdr. Owen, train- ing officer; Lt. Glenn Leathersich, per- sonnel officer; Cdr. Edwin F. Corn- stock and Cdr. Edward W. Biggs, medical officers; Lt. Cdr. Charles Gib- son, dental officer; and Ens. John G.

Kemper, supply officer. All other offi- cers in the unit were assigned as as- sistants to the training officers.

Drill periods will be held at 2000 on the first and third Thursday of each m o n t h Mr. Owen announced, and all V6 men concerning the unit may be addressed to the training offi- cer, Box 113, Alfred.

'Why Jim—You've Gained Weight While I've Been Gone!"

AT

The University Diner

AL SAYS

Oops, Fiat Error Again

Through an error in last week's Fiat the names of two Theta Chi pledges were left out of the sorority pledging story. The girls pledged are Joan Sher- wood '53 End Rose Sieber '53.

Student Operated RADIO REPAIR

SERVICE Estimates Given Free

a t

THE KAMPUS KAVE

ERIN GO BRAUGHI!

and

ORDER YOUR TUXEDO NOW!!

St. Pat eays to be sure and wear a Tuxedo Ordered From THE KAMPUS KAVE

ALL TUXEDOS from "THE KAVE"

Are Made from Genuine Irish Wool from Irish Sheep That Were Fed Irish Potatoes

THE KAMPUS KAVE

•NEATH THE POST OFFICE ALFRED

Intensified 3-Week Course Announced By Ceramic College

An intensified course in refractories will be offered during |intersession from June 13 until June 30. This was disclosed this week by Dean John Mc- Mahon who said that the course will deal with the manufacturing, testing and use of refractories, with special emphasis being given to the proper ties of refractory oxides.

The course is open to undergradu- ates, graduates and persons employed in the ceramic industry.

Intramural Victors Of Three Leagues Out Of Five Established During Week

Intramural Ping Pong

The men's Intramural ping pong tournament will be held at 7 p.m., March 13, in the Men's Gym. All games of the single elimination tournament will be played at that time so all teams that have turned in their rosters must be present.

No schedule will be posted.

Vets Must Report Changes Of Hours

All veterans training under the VA are required to report any change of course which involves a drop of credit hours to less than twelve to the Dean of Men.

Dean Edward L. Hawthorne recently announced that the VA will insist upon the repayment of subsistence al- lowance when less than a full time program is being taken by the vet- eran.

Also mentioned was the fact that all veterans who fail to meet the acade- mic standards after a semester of pro- bation are subject to interruption of training by the VA. It is the job of the Dean of Men to inform the VA of the veteran's failure to maintain standards and this may result in au- tomatic interruption of training sta- tus and payment of subsistence al- lowance.

The Championships of three of the five leagues were decided »in playoffs this week. Kappa Nu defeated Kappa Psi for the A League title and the Fourth Floor Gizmos edged the Cres- cents for the C League laurels.

Kappa Nu grabbed a 20 lead in the opening minutes of their game with Kappa Psi and managed to hold it for almost the entire distance. Kappa Psi did tie the score several times but was never able to stay in front. At half-time it was 14-14, and the third quarter ended with Kappa Nu in front 19-17. In the last period, the pattern was the same until the winners sud- denly grouped three baskets and open- ed up an eight point lead, which was too much for Kappa Psi to overcome.

The final count was 27-20. Herb Weber was high man for Kappa Nu with eight points although he sat out two quarters with four fouls'. Bob Harris netted eight for the losers.

The C League title was decided on a foul shot, that Bob Double of the Fourth Gizmos dropped in, with 50 seconds remaining in the game. Up to that time, their ball game with the Crescents was tied at 17-17. The Giz- mos led for three periods but at the three minute mark, the Crescents closed the gap. The teams then ex- changed baskets and set the staee lor Double7s one-pointer, which made the final score 18-17.

Tn the games that lead up to the playoffs, Kappa Nu took a forfeit de- cision from Klan. Kappa Psi squeezed

by Lambda Chi 26-24, Theta Gamma defeated Delta Sig 31-25, Beta Sig finished with a flourish by edging Psi Delta 27-24, and the Red Alfs were dropped when they forfeited to the Hornellians.

Last night the Conservation Club. I>

League winners met the winner of the E League playoff, and tonight the Fourth Floor Gizmos will play Kappa Nu. Thursday night the Bartlett Waiters, the B League champs, will meet either the winner of the Mon- day or Tuesday night game, and the other will be given a bye. The final game will be played on Saturday a t 2:00 P.M. All night games are in Men's Gym at 9:30 P.M.

In the E League, Maple City Five took the long disputed Championship by subduing Burdick Hall 41-34. The game was a replay of an earlier Maple City victory that was ruled as unoffi- cial by the Intramural executives.

The first half saw Burdick in com- plete control of the game; led by Daye Swartz and John Eldred they enjoyed a 23-13 halftime margin. Maple City was a new team in the second half and fought to within three points at the end of the third quarter. Midway in the last period, the Hornell men evened the score on a set by Dick;

O'Neill, and from there on it was never in doubt, as Maple City opened up to a seven point lead. O'Neill was high man for Uie winners with 18 markers and Swartz led Burdick with 14 points.

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