Pace, Snowden Return — From KDP Convention

Rose Marie Pace, president of Kappa Delta Pi, and Jenny Snowden, junior member, returned today (from attending the Sixteenth Biennial -MADISON COLLEGE- Convocation of Kappa Delta Pi, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Vol. XXIV Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Friday, February 27, 1948 No. 22? from February 24 through February 26. Madison College's representatives to the national convocation stayed appropriately enough in the Hotel Madison in Atlantic City, one of Three Teacher three hotels used by the group. Following the registration of delegates Sophomores Sponsor on Tuesday morning, they report that Groups Merge the call to order, originally scheduled to be given by the Executive Presi- In what was recently acclaimed as a dent, T. C. McCracken, of Ohio Uni- milestone in the history of American Miss Virginia Kirkus education, the three leading national versity, Athens, Ohio, but due to ill- Miss Virginia Kirkus, famed critic, author and lecturer, will appear ness, was read by Dr. Frank L. Wright teacher organizations began function- ing as a single, unified organization to as assembly speaker on Sophomore class day, Wednesday, announces of Washington University, St. Louis, the retiring sophomore class president, Jean Parker. Missouri, second vice president of be known as the American Association Kappa Delta Pi. of Colleges for Teacher Education. Returning to Madison after a former appearance, Miss Kirkus will speak on "Books and Your Thinking." "The Kiplinger'of the book In' a letter dated February 24, our Madison College, which will be delegates wrote, "The morning of the among the 260 colleges and universities world" will be fully capable Of presenting such a topic. She was the first to spot such be?t-sellers as Gone 24th was taken up with reports of the affected by the merger, is represented With the Wind, Rebecca, The Robe, Executive Council, getting acquainted, in the new association by Dr. S. P. Berlin Diary and Madame Curie. She etc., and a group discussion of current Duke. is said to have dared to criticize Hem- problems of the local chapters " Will Expand Services ingway in his off years, and was the 156 Chapters Represented Officials estimated that 75 percent of all teachers entering the profession first to recognize- his comeback in For One hundred fifty six chapter were Whom the Bells Toll and she summed Vv J ■■■■-■•■■*.*■<* represented with one delegate and one will be prepared by coljeges in the new ROSE MARIE PACE association which will expand services up Under Cover as "sensational yellow President of KDP or more alternate delegates from each journalism." chapter. Farmville, Radford, William formerly carried on by the American National Associate of Colleges and De- Miss Kirkus attended a girl's aca- and Mary, and Madison were repre- demy in Baltimore and was graduated sented from Virginia, they said. partments of Education, and the Na- tional Association of Teacher Educa- from Vassar College. From college she On Tuesday afternoon the speaker went to New York and spent the first was Dr. George S. Counts, author of tion Institutions in Metropolitan Dis- tricts. several years on the editorial staffs of I Want To Be Like Stalin and many "Pictorial Review," "Harper's" and Bri-* other books. Dr. Frank Pierpont The new organization, which will "McCalls." Between a great many Graves was the scheduled speaker, but operate as a department of the National travels, home and abroad, she spent he was unable to attend. Dr. Counts Education Association, will be headed much time in book publishing and be- MISS VIRGINIA KIRKUS discussed the Russian Foreign Policy. by Dr. Walter E. Hager, president.of came founder and director of Virginia "He dealth with the 'why" of the Wilson- Teachers College, Washington, Kirkus' Bookshop Service. rangements. The special guests will policy," the girls report. "After the D. C. The newly-elected vice president Besides her busy life with books, be: Dr. and Mrs. S. P. Duke, Miss meeting we were introduced to Dr. of the united organization is Dr. 'Wil- the private life of Miss Kirkus is spent Virginia Kirkus, Dr. Mary Latimer, Counts by Dr. Gifford and got to talk liam E. Taylor, dean of the College of in thoughtful hdmemaking for her hus- Miss Mabel Gladin, Mrs. Dorothy to him." Education, University of Kentucky. band, Major Frank Glick, remodeling Garber, Mr. and Mrs. John Wells, (Dr. Gifford, as well as Dr. Houn- Merger Great Improvement of her Connecticut farmhouse, cooking Miss Hope Vandever, Miss Anne Lin- chell, attended meetings of the Am- "This merger of all the national or- and in gardening. coln, Miss Willette Hopkins; Dr. Member of KDP erican Association of School Adminis- ganizations of institutions whose pri- Class Day Theme a"d ^Irs- Chappell and son, Jimmie, trators in Atlantic City during the time mary interest is in teacher education The theme of Sophomore class day" 'Shirley Jones, Peggy Shomo, Mrs. Orchestra Presents that Kappa Delta Pi held its convoca- is another important step in "the im- will be "Night Life." With this theme, Elizabeth Curtis, Miss Mary Jansen, tion.) provement of the education profession," the class will present its annual prog- Beryl Snellings, Joyce Cramer, Mr. and Excellent Program Group Discussions Held Dr. George W. Dierrier, president of ram in Wilson auditorium* at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Richard Spangler, Shirley Col- Group meetings were held for dis- Central Missouri State College, War- As Third Lyceum Shirley Jones and Nancy Penn head bert, Betty Weller, Nan Creel, Betty cussion. Areas discussed were prob- rensburg, declared. "These institutions^ By Rebecca Rogers the class night program committee, Coyne, Annalee Miessick, Angeline lems and policies relative to the selec- will now have an over-all national or- The National Symphony Orchestra, while Irene Munson is in charge of Afatthews, Margaret Hoggard, Barbara tion of candidates for- Kappa- Delta Pi; ganization through which they can with Dr. Hans Kindler conducting, favors and Dorothy Herbert of decora- Wensel and Marianna Clarke. program planning—chapter activities work together." presented an excellent performance in tions. designed to stimulate further growth New standards are to be initiated for Wilson Hall auditorium last evening Chairman of the luncheon to be held and development of members of the the preparation of teachers, Dr. Diem- at 8:00. in the tea room at 1:00 p.m. is Elsie chapter; ritual and initiation ceremon- er, who was president during the past WSSF Drivel Mozart's lively overture to the "Mar- Thornhill. The following will be lunch- I ies; making Kappa Delta Pi significant year of the American Association of riage of Figaro" opened the concert. eon guests: Dr. and Mrs. Duke, Miss in the College community—the wor^ Teachers Colleges, emphasized. Opens Monday This brillant performance was followed Virginia Kirkus,.Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur of individual "members and of the rV by the poignant' music of Cesar ■ Chappell, Jimmy Chappell, Miss Hope chapter; coordinating the work of the The World Student Service Fund Franck. Dr. Kindler's treatment of his Vandever, Mrs. Dorothy Garber, Miss drive, under the leadership of chair- "Symphony in D Minor" was full of several chapters and the national office; Sophomore Class the alumni chapter. Mary Latimer, Misses Barbara Wen- man, Martha Thomas, opens Monday, understanding which is basic in this sel, Margaret Hoggard, Annalee Mes- In addition to other social functions, Mirror on Madison campus and will continue expressive, great work. High-lighting sick, Angeline Matthews, -Nan Creel, through Friday. Every organization the girls attended a banquet at the Best Leader..^. the preferred second movement was Jean Parker Betty Coyne, Betty Weller, Peggy on campus will be represented by a the melancholy 'solo of the English Trayman Hotel Qn Wednesday even- Most Businesslike- —June Andersen ing. . Shomo, Shirley Jones, Joyce Cramer, committee member. horn, and the third brought the ex- Wittiest —Betty Everhart Elsie Thornhill, Mr. Beryl Snellings, The WSSF drive is sponsored an- citing climax. Most Original- ...... Shirley Jones Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Spangler, nually on campus by the YWCA and Play Modern Work State Board of Education Most Athletic..-. ..Henrietta Lanier Miss Shirley Colbert and Miss Mar- is a relief organization of the students "Pacific 'Nocturne" waS the work Rest Looking... Jane Dudley iauna'Clarke. and professors of American schools least known by the audience. Its Donates Over 300 Volumes, Friendlicst._.._ ...Jean Parker Banquet Guests and colleges for the assistance of stu^ young author, Philip Henry, composed Cutest ..Elsie Mae Chapman Valued At $600# To Library Sophomores will attend their banquet dents and professors of universities in it while on duty during the past war. Happiest Jean Parker in Junior dining hall at 6:00 p.m., with war-devastated countries. The World The quiet "pure music" depicts vividly During^ the winter over three hun- Most Versatile* Mary Lou Ellison Marianna Clark as chairman of ar- Student Relief, an international agency the shimmering waters of the moonlit dred books, valued at approximately Most Literary... Irene Munson with headquarters in Geneva, Switzer- Pacific. "A lovely bit of impression," $600, were given to the Madison. Best Dressed .—Shirley Jones Electoral Board Announces land, administers all the funds which suggests Miss Elizabeth Harris. Library by the State Board of Educa- Best Dancer Patsy Ashbrook are raised. The organization works The closing selection "Capriccio Es- tion. These books are intended primar- Most Artistic ..Joyce Cramer Marie Garber Y Candidate through national committees located in pagnol" by Rimsky-Korsakov was full ily to be loaned to teachers through- Most Sophisticated Fern Waters The electoral board has announced University centers. of color, loud and brilliant, with special out the state, but since the books are Most MusicaL....™ Marjorie Lehman Mlarie Garber, junior from Winchester, effects by the percussion section, of mostly on general subjects, they will Most Intellectual Lynn Black Va. as a candidate for the presidency The amount of money raised by the particular note, the harp. be of interest to the whole student of the Y. W. C. A. to replace Eugenia WSSF Drive since 1937, approximate- Encores Presented body. . • . Stratford Club Elects New Savage. ly $4,000,000 from students and pro- Encores presented included many of Among the selection of books are fessors of 19 countries, about $2,500,00 Officers; Wilson President Marie is a transfer student from the favorites including Scriabin's "E- "The New Guide to Recorded Music," Bob Jones College in Greenville, S. C. of which came from the United States, tude in C sharp minor," arranged for "This Is Photography," "A Biography Nancy Wilson was recently elected and is in Curriculum I. Marie is a has not, in any sense, been nearly as the orchestra by the Washington com- of Cordell Hull" by Hinton, and "Soft- president of Stratford Dramatic club member of the Glee Club and Wesley complete as needed, but the assistance poser and pitnist, LaSalle Spier. The ball" by Noren. to "succeed Mary Edwards, retiring Foundation. has ' made for greater understanding melodv was beautifully sung by the president. Other officers elected were in many quarters and lighted many first violin with the sharp accompani- Sophs Elect New Officers Frances Connock, vice-president; Beu- June Morrison, June Lyon dark hours for dispairing students. ment. Others included Brahm's "Hun- lah Owen, secretary; Baylor Nichols, y. * . ■ in/-, y, r With the end of the war has come the garian Dance No. 1, Debussy's "Clair Shirley Jones, of Fairfax, Virginia, business manager; Jean Collins, repor- ' ° Attend IKL Conference opportunity for much greater service de Lune" and Seriabin's "Etude in D was elected president of the sophomore ter, and Anne Speight, recorder of June Morrison and June Lyon, jun- along certain lines, among which are sharp minor." class to succeed Jean Parker, who re- points. iors, will represent the Madison chap- medical aid; intellectual relief; emer- Though some of the selections were cently resigned. "Thank You, Doctor," and "Theater ter of the International Relations Club gency food, clothing and housing; and not among the best, they were of Marianna Clarke was elected secre- of the Soul," two one-act plays, will at a conference being held, this week- international projects, such as rest popular appeal here, and were pre- tary to fill the office left vacant by be of the spring productions of the end at the University of North- Caro- centers, student sanatoria, DP's and sented in an excellent manner. The Shirley Jones. club. Committee chairman for three lina, at Chapel Hill, N. C. refugees, etc. continuous applause was proof of the Shirley is a member of Sigma Sigma plays are costumes, Betty Miller; The theme for this conference will Last year's drive, under the direc- appreciation of the workers. Sigma sorority and Cotillion club, and props, Jean Collins; ushers, Gene Al- be "Peace or Pieces." Various seminars tion of Mary Rudasill, raised $668.00. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Marianna is a member Of Sigma Sigma bera; sets, Dick Thompson; lights, D. will be held to develop the theme and This year's goal is much higher, as was the last to appear here—in Novem- Sipma sorority, and president of the T. Driver; and make-up, Frances Con- also group discussions on the problems every student and club on campus is ber, 1945. Granddaughter club. nock. of the International Relations Clubs. urged to contribute.

O A Campus Chapel for Madison ABE'S Many students at Madison are beginning to feel the need for a OMMENTS college chapel on campus, where students could feel free to worship c and meditate at any time. At present, students who wish to pray for a On Wednesday the Communists in few minutes during the day find it necessary to meet in empty class- Czechoslovakia effected a successful rooms or crowd into other small rooms where noise and constant inter- coup d'etat. It had been pending for ruptions make deep concentration and^a feeling of reverance almost several weeks. However, the courage i impossible. and conviction of President Eduard •■&. -i A small campus chapel would also make our Y..W. services and Benes had stalled off the Communists programs much more impressive. The ideas brought out in the pro- grams would have much more meaning for us and our religious as long as possible. The beginning of associations would have greater influence on us. the crisis centered around a Commun- The many church organizations on our campus could play a larger ist-headed police department. That>was part in our college life if they could have an adequate place in which to a most vital spot, as the police were hold their meetings, programs and special services. Their activities of course heavily armed and in posi- would then be able to include more students, and in turn our support tion to subdue any who resisted them would further.them in their work. for any reason. The existing govern- The auditorium has been used in the past for our religious activities ment had no choice. The non-Com- and could continue to serve its double roll as chapel and auditorium, munist members of the Cabinet( there but its size and atmosphere and our associations tvith it do not en- were 14 of them) resigned a week ago courage reverance and meditation. The auditorium brings back after failing to reach a decision in an memories of class night programs, speakers, arid student meetings; thoughts of God and his works are usually far from our minds. Argument with Communist Cabinet If Madison students of the future are to receive much of the members. The police department was religious aspect of college life, we should begin workiflg and planning attempting to oust all of its non-symp- for a campus chapel Now. athizing members and fill their places witR Reds. Now when these gentlemen resigned Voting Is Your Duty! they left Pres. Benes virtually "hold- It is not every day that American citizens have a chance to hear ing the bag." He was practically try- both sides of the Russian question. As College students, we are ing to turn a stampede single-handed. privileged to be able to do so and are, further, expected to appreciate The Free it tnOf Soeech So he refused to accept the resigna- hearing such, and thus make up our minds as to what we believe. The ideal election, no matter where it is conducted or whether it is tions. But there is little that anyone Dr. Jerome Davis came here to speak on the subject of Russia. At for the President of the United States or the captain of a football team, can do unarmed against heavily armed the beginning of the hour he told the assembly group that, though he .• is the election in which all those eligible to votes go to their polls "persuasion." To make his position could talk for hours or even weeks on Russia's faults, lie was here to and vote! It is typical of a democratic election, however, that some even more difficult, Benes had suffered talk on her assets. Everyday we hear about her faults and the terrors citizens fail to cast their ballots. Perhaps this is be,cause they are extremely.poor- health for some time— of living under a communistic regime. Wednesday we heard the good completely unconcerned about which candidate wins—there are those he wasn't strong enough to put up any points (no doubt very exaggerated) of such a life. who don't even bother to inform themselves just who is running for great fight. And so,,definitely against Whether or not we agreed with Dr. Davis is purely individual. It what office—perhaps the non-voter decides that he is far too busy to is hardly likely that anyone present did agree completely. However, take time and make marks on a little scrap of paper. Many Benes' wishes, Klement Gottwald took this is a country of free speech arid we should be proud enough of have convinced themselves that their one little old vote won't over the.government. Gottwald insist* having such a right, that we want to have it practiced. make one iota of difference as to who wins so why bother! True, one ed that the people, as a majority, were Are people intelligent unless they are broad-minded? We are not vote may not make a difference, but a dozen such "one votes" added strongly in favor of the change—that condemming anyone for actions at that time." Perhaps if all-of us had together can swing an election. they were crying for it. The fact re- fought in the war, we too would have been tempted to walk out of the It is also typical of the citizenry of any government that is con- mains, however, that only a minor per- auditorium. But most of Us were glad.to hear the side of Russia that trolled to any extent by democratic elections that they consider only centage of the citizens were Commun- is dark to us, no matter how we disagree. Now we can better determine the privileges afforded by the government and neglect their duties. Al- ists up until Friday. Many probably n what the true Russia is—no doubt halfway between the" "good" and most all peoples realize that voting for the principle officers in their had to be "converted" immediately or "bad". own governmental system is a distinct' privilege. A few consider it lose their heads, as is the usual pro- B. R. only as a privilege and never realize that voting is" also a duty—a duty cedure when the Kremlin takes over to themselves—a definite, clear duty to the government under which anywhere. they live. Each vote counts. The fall of Czechoslovakia is par- Congratulations, German Club / You cannot be indifferent or undecided as to whether you are a ticularly ominous and heartbreaking to citizen at Madison College or not! If you are a registered student, you us. That country was.an excellent little In addition to learning, pure and simple, a college education should are a voting citizen—there aren't any ifs, ands, or"buts about it! And democracy in the heart of a chaotic include social growth, and an increased ability to enjoy life. Most of Europe for so long. The vital Thomas . us here are 'fulfilling that obligation—we take every opportunity to have if you are privileged to,vote, it is yoiir duty to do so—with no ifs or ands about that either! Masaryk had • kept his country firmly fun. When a college function, well-planned, and well-executed, Election Day for the major officers on campus comes on March 2 knitted together and comparatively embraces both ideas—social growth and fun, that function is worthwhile, strong. He kept freedom when all —should the students vote 100% strong it would be a phenomenon, and in a sense, a definite contribution to a liberal college education. The arqnnd him there was everything else but let's do exactiy that! It's your own organization, your institution, German Club provided such an affair on Saturday night. With much but that. The retention of that great your election! Have your say-so and cast your ballot. Remember to hard work, extending over a long period of time, and careful planning, man's son, Jan Masaryk, as Foreign those girls presented a good dance, with original decorations, a novel stop in the P. O. lobby for only a moment sometime during the day on Minister! is particularly interesting. theme, and provided an excellent orchestra. Few people failed to enjoy March 2 and 'fulfill your duty! • .. • "" B. A. C. Some believe that signifies that hope is themselves. In behalf of all those who enjoyed1 themselves at the dance, not lost. More probably, the Com- we take this opportunity to congratulate the German Club, its officers munists kept him in his position as a and members. lAKE HEED AND READ sly political move. I. M. . By Roberta Gravely Suspicion, Assignment in Brittany, and STRAW FIRE by Kathleen Crawford Horizon has come forth with a new 'f You Ask book, Friends and Lovers. The first time Francis Acheson, a I HE BREEZE The story takes place, at Inchna- SH0WG0ER young Virginia girl, fell in love, It THtM... By Frances Connock murren, an island in Scotland, and in Member was with a Jew. That sultry twosome, Alan Ladd London, and it centers around David Do you think that argyle socks are Frances was impulsive and always Intercollegiate Press and Veronica Lake, are teemed to- Bosworth and Penny Lorrimer. David worth the work put into them? acted without^ thought for herself or Attociatid Collegiate Prtss gether again in Paramount's "Saidon" is a student at Oxford and because his Eddie Edwards: They're worth the the future. She adored her father but Publiihed Weekly by the Student Body which wilC^appear. at the Virginia family is rather poof, tutors the broth- trouble if someone else knits them. argued with him on every subject from of Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. Theater .Sunday, Monday, and Tues- ers of a friend of his during the sum- Homer Long: I think so, very de- politics, religion and the rights of MABCASKT RID Editor-in-chief day. Alan, as a former air force pilot, mer. , finitely. (What else could he say? He negroes to the man she should marry. Lois STUCK Business Manager and Veronica, a secretary to a sinster He met Penny when. visiting Dr. got a pair for Valentine's day.) Paul was a promising young violinist REBECCA ROGERS Assistant Editor businessman, meet amid a torrent of Maclntyre, her grandfather, in Incna- Roy Butler: I'll be only too happy and very sensitive about his race. He BARBARA CABE News Editor bullets and a crash-landing. A doomed murren. They are immediately at- to give a pair of them a test run any alone really understood and loved IRENE MuHSOif Make-up Editor buddy and a brief case of money lead tracted to one another, though Penny's time some fair Madisonite wishes to Frances. From the start he warned BETTY RINEHART Cartoonist to intrique, suspense, hair-raising es- mother, a solialite, does everything in knit them. her that they could never be anything KITTY GARNER Circulation Manager capades, and finally love. All ends well, her power to keep them apart. She Joe Daciek: I think they are nice and but friends, but were too close for that. MAGGY KENNY Headline Editor however, with the murder of the rivals forsees a brilliant marriage for Penny wish I had a pair. (Hint, Hint) This story tells of their love for each BARBARA JAMISON Photographer and a chance for the two to start over and tries to stem her ambitions to be Melvin. Koogler: If they have the CHARLOTTE EVANS Chief Typist in the States. other and of the conflicts withing them. a painter. time to knit them, I'll find time to wear Her family fought against this low Reporters: Jinx Miller, At the-State Sunday, Monday, and Penny is a de'termined person .how- them. \ with such strength that she, too, be- Frances Conock, Jennie Snowden, Marie Tuesday, will be Joe E. Brown and ever and with the help of her grand- B. Lamb: I have a pair of argyle came conscious of the prejudices Parotta, Jean Gaither, Pat Ingram, a host of others in "The Tender father, persuades her parents to let her socks that usually draw a compliment; shown toward the Jewish race. Margaret Cla«ke, Jean Collins, Ronald Years." Joe, a minister becomes in- attend the Slade School of Art in Lon- therefore, I would think it is worth Burton, Beryl Snellings, and Ray Horn. volved in a Humane effort to save a dog Miss Crawford has put humor pas- don. while! MJarie Hogan, Beverly Lichliter, from becoming a professional fighter. sion and irony in this story of a girl In London, Penny sees David every W. Eye: Argyles are usually loud— Margaret Elliott, Ollie Vee Walpole, A near-drowning, a rescue, and a peti- in the modern South. She has caught weekend and love blossoms forth. the louder the sock, the better I like Rosamond Leonard, Jean Shallcross, tion to the governor brings this in- the feeling that the south has on mat- They have the opposition of David's them. Nuff said? Pat Rogers, Frances Wilkins, Shirley volved picture to a happy ending. ters of race, religion, and politics. possessive sister Margaret and Penny's Mahlon Hoover: I think argyle socks Jones, Pat Griffith, Charlotte Gill, "The Tender Years" is estimated as FRIENDS AND LOVERS by Helen mother and father to overcome before look swell. If anyone is fool enough Margaret Chapman, Stuart Williams, a sterling drama entry for the family Maclnnes love can have its way, but never fear— to knit a pair for me, I will be fool and Roberta Gravely. trade. Helen Maclnnes, the author of Above love wins out. enough to wear them. THE BREEZE u Lucky Reporters Get To Interview Ws'n That Dr. Jerome Davis CALENDAR By Jean Shallcross Talks In Assembly Saturday, February 28 Handsome, Exuberant Dean Hudson Jacqueline Carr of Franklin, Va. Girls basketball game, Madison- had as her weekend guests at her home 'Whither Europe' Roanoke College at Roanoke By Irene Munson 7:30 P.M. Movie:—Wilson Aud- Jean Manuel and Peggy Pleasants. Suggesting that we turn to teach- Dean Hudson is an elusive sort of itorium, "The Yearling" person to interview. I found out on ings of Christianity and that we try Monday, March 1 Saturday when I spent an hour, after t Alice Parker attended the Military to emphazie the achievements of Rus- 7:30-9:30 P.M. Athletic association the concert, in dashing between the Ball at Massanutten Military Academy sia in the past thirty years, Dr. Jerome meeting. auditorium where the orchestra was this past weekend as the date of Cap- Davis, author, educator, and corres- Alumnae reception hall. rehearsing, and Reed gymnasium tain George Griffith. pondent, spoke on the subject, "Whit- W. S. S. F. Drive begins where the dance "figure" was rehears- her Europe?" in assembly last Wed- Naomi Sprouse was the weekend ing/ in close pursuit. Ollie Vee Wal- nesday. Tuesday, March 2 guest of Ann Strickler in Spotswood. pole, also of The Breeze, was with me, Dr. Davis has visited Russia eleven 12:00-12:30 P.M. Listening Hour, and we were really winded before it times in the past thirty years. Last Wilson Auditorium Mrs. Larry Curran visited Jean summer he headed a group of U. S. 4:30-5:30 P.M. Panhellenic Tea. was all through. Parker this past weekend. At first we talked to his attractive Senators, Congressmen, and business- Alumnae Hall men, who visited several European vocalist, Bette Weatherbee, who was Annette Whitehead of Portsmouth, Wednesday, March 3 countries, including Russia. quite nice. She told us, among other Va. announces her engagement to Sophomore Class Day—class night Acknowledges Evils of Russia things, that the band usually tours the Robert Corley also of Portsmouth. 6:30 P.M. Kjwanis Dinner (for "It is so much easier to damn Com- South, rather than the North. She has Annette received her ring at Christ- brothers, sons, daughters, sisters . munism than to take constructive been with Hudson only seven months, mas. .No date has been set for the of Kiwanians) Christian action," Dr. Davis reasoned, she said. They had just come from wedding. Friday, March 5 after he had acknowledged some of the Daytona Beach, Florida, where they College Sports Day evils of the Russian situation. had expected sVrne rest and sunshine, DEAN HUDSON Douglas Kasey spent the past week- W. S. S. F. Drive ends In 1916 the World's Committee of and had found, instead, "the coldest end in Harrisonburg visiting his sis- the Y.M.C.A. appointed him to take Saturday, March 6 •day in years!" back. ter, Mary. » charge of all prisoner-of-war work in College Sports Day He told us that band-leading was Wonderful Memory Russia. Dr. Davis pointed out that in 7:30 P.M. Movie "Magnificent hard work, even though we might Olie Vee Walpole is attending the "Dean has a wonderful memory for the first camp to which he went, under Doll," Wilson Auditorium think it looked glainorous from out- dances at Duke University this week- faces," she remarked. "He likes people, the rule of the Czar, 75 persons died side. "For instance," he said, "we've end. and doesn't forget them later, either." every day. got to travel constantly. Last Monday Organization Seeks Jn the gymnasium, where we finally Pat Beckwith and Mary Kasey are Discusses Russia's Advancement we were in Waco, Texas, and by Tues- caught sight of the busy man, we saw spending the weekend in Arlington as He went further to show Russia's ad- day night we had to be in Mobile, New Writing Talent that he was just as exuberant and per- the guests of Mrs. Heddetty, Pat's vancement since that time and Rus- Alabama. That meant riding the 800 Can you think? If you can, the sonable off the stage as he had been aunt. sian losses in both the first and the miles all night, and part of the day. Writers Talent Scout has a job for on. "He wasn't stuckup or uninterested second World wars. _ From there we went to . Daytona Dell August who recently became you. This agency is "an organization in us," as one of the German Club girls "The Russian people have more engaged to Paul Whitmore, of Bridge- set up to search out new, undiscovered remarked later in summing him up. Beach, and then up to Wilmington, freedom today than they ever had be- water, will be married March 20, in writing talent, and completing the We found that he was quite friendly. North Carolina, and then up to Madi- fore; indeed, they have more racial the Church of the Brethren at Bridge- search to do everything in its con- With a grin he asked us which he son for tonight." democracy than we," he observed. "In water. siderable power towards fostering that should wear to the dance "tux?" or We looked amazed, and he continued the light of the record of the past thirty talent." •"tails?", so we said, "tails," thinking by telling us the names of some of the years the Soviet Union, with all its The organization is conducting two secretly that they would look marvel- colleges and universities at which he Kappa Delta Pi Announces evils, certainly made progress." annual searches to find hidden talent. ous on him. He wore the "tails," and has played in the last few weeks or they did. months. They included the University Beginning Salary Sales Emily Leitner Elected Head To try out, a person does not have to of Georgia, Auburn University, the have talent towards writing, he just has Claims Florida As Own For Prospective Teachers Madison Alumnae Chapter "I was technically born in Ohio, at University of Texas, the University of to be able to think of an idea for motion picture plots, a radio show, or Norwood," he remarked later at the Iowa, the University of Minnesota, and Reports given at a recent Kappa Emily Leitner, former Editor of the a motion picture title. There are also dance where we finally finished the Madison College. We were impressed. Delta Pi meeting show the beginning Breeze and graduate of '47, was re- salary for teachers with a B.S. degree short story awards which are based on interview, "but I like to claim the cently elected president of the newly who are teaching in the Richmond actual writing skill. There are three 'gator state (Florida) as my own." It reorganized Madison Alumnae Chapter Listening Program Public schools to be $1800 with $100 motion picture awards, three short was at the University of Florida that in Portsmouth. "Em" is at present increase each year up to $2800. Provi- story awards, three radio awards, and he first began his band, in 1934. He teaching English in the high school Features Snedegar sions are made for sick leave in that seven motion picture title awards. said that he is thirty-one an^ unmar- in her home town of Portsmouth. . Jean Snedegar, a student of Mr. full salary is paid for 10 days and half Although you may not win an ried. George R. Hicks, will present a prog- salary for S extra days. The teacher Award, your idea may be accepted, ana Until he entered the army in 1941, Harrisonburg Offers Prize ram of organ selections in listening teaches 180 days and has 10 days of paid for. he played the trumpet professionally, hour on Tuesday. The program will work-shops and meetings. To Student For Best Poster Those interested in this opporturrfty hut after he was released from the also- include piano-organ duets with Beginning salaries in Henry County The City of Harrisonburg is offering may get further details in the Breeze service, he gave it up. He said that Jean Snedegar at the organ and Betty are $1750 and the maximum salary a $5 prize to the student making the Room. he'd been away from it too long to go Miller, a student of Miss Elizabeth best poster for the cancer drive which $2000. Length of work is the same as iimiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Harris at the piano. The program will .for the Richmond Public schools. will begin next month. This contest is Slaughter Appointment' include: "Tocata in D-Mall," by Bach; Home Economics teachers are allowed open to all students. Anyone interested NICHOLAS BOOK STORE Mr. Robert E. 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Madison Graduate Dukes Meet Defeat, 52-29, Dormitory Teams Tfl€ SpOttllPht • t BX BERYL SNELLINGS Gets Commission at University; Return Game Continue Tourney Tomorrow; Denton Stars We don't know what you people think, but when some sincere Lieutenant Dorothea Fleischer of Leading teams in the intramural suggestions of Spring begin appearing on this campus we're going to Christiansburg, Virginia, who received The Madison Dukes met the Univer- basketball tournament have been an- be happy. Winter is fine, don't misintrepret us. As a matter of fact, her B.S. from Madison College in 1941, sity of Virginia B team Monday night nounced as follows: Ashby II has a deep snowdrifts, blizzards, hail storms, and frozen bodies blindly appears on the fourth list of nomina- at the University of Virginia. The record of four victories and no defeats feeling their way to chow are very beautiful, in their own peculiar way, tions for commission in the Regular Dukes' took a trouncing 52-29, but a to lead League I. Junior II is setting Army in the Physical Therapist Sec- mind you, but somehow we love to lie in the sunshine burning off two much closer game is anticipated to- the pace in League II, with Sheldon layers of skin in each attempt to put color in our cheeks. We love to tion of the Women's Medical Specialist morrow at 3:00 p.m. when the U. Va. I close behind. Spotswood I leads the roam out yonder where the buffalo wander, kicking up dust in each hCorps recently authorized by the 80th team meets the Madison boys on their field in League III and Spotswood IV other's mouths, knocking down our buddies, getting our ego's shattered, Congress. This announcement was is- liome court. is ahead in League IV. sued by the Surgeon General of the losing friends, breaking new tennis rackets in a vain effort to prove to Warren Denton captured high scor- When the last games have been all we can control our emotions (as we stomp on our nilon strings), Army, Major General Raymond W. ing honors for the Dukes by making played, the winners in each league will " Bliss. l.i points, and Waldo Miller gets hon- vie with each other for the Madisofi as we relax in a nice, enjoyable World War III game of tennis. And While at Madison Lieutenant orable mention with seven. intramural baAetball crown. you know how wonderful it is to have a baseball bat smack you in the Fleischer was a physical education Madison meets the boys from Blue- head as you strive to be a good catcher by throwing the tip ball to major. After her graduation she took field college on March 2, here, and second base in an effort to catch the character stealing that base. You the training course in Physical Therapy CSC Offers Aid then journey to Mary Washington Col- know how it is, we don't have to tell you. conducted by the Medical Department lege the following night. The M. W,>C. To College Juniors You know how interesting it is to observe your best friend get at Walter Reed General Hospital in team will return the tilt here on March half-killed by a golf ball hit by someone who neglected to yell "fore" Washington, D. C. College juniors are offered examina- because he was reminiscing of the days back at the insane asylum Now stationed at Brooke General 10. tions for filling Student Aid positions when he played with Mickey Mouse, and Charlie McCarthy; and of Hospital, Fort Huston, Texas, Lieuten- Life Savers Pass Water in the fields' of cngineering> mathema- ant Fleischer has had more than five tics, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, that other best friend who one day thought she could swim well years duty with the Army. Her as- Safety Instruction Course and meteorology, announces the Unit- enough without her water wings, but who had artifical respiration ed States Civil Service/ Commission. signments include several large General A number of Senior Life Savers applied to her for two days afterwards. And from your past experience The examination offers tne opportunity Hospitals in the United States and passed the IS hour water safety in- you probably know how nice it is to go on a long Sunday afternoon of participating in special training pro- eighteen months in the European struction course which was completed hike across the cool, crisp field, where bees, snakes, and assorted insects grams followed by appointments to Theater, prior to her present assign- here last week. Those girls are now keep you company all the way tc^your^rab apple tree and back again positions in the professional service ment. eligible to teach swimming and life to that comfortable, suffocating dormitory room. Ah, Spring! when qualified. , saving. They are: Kitty Blakemore, The salary for Student Aid positions Evelyn Dixen, Marjorie Duquette, houses one. A round robin tournament Three Dietitions Give Party is $2,394 a year. Applicants must have Volleyball Practice Begins Norma Gay, Mary Hodgson. Janet is being planned for the teams. credit equivalent to at least three years Volleyball practices for all dormitory To Honor Mrs. P. Moody Miss Jeannette Shaeffer is sponsor. Kayser, Henrietta Lanier, Hilda Lewis, of college study in one of the above Miss Sue Raine, Miss Mabel Gladin, teams will begin on Tuesday at 4:30 Nancy Long, Mary Monahan. subject-matter fields and should expect and Miss Jean Copper entertained the p.m. Each dormitory is expected to Also Emily Pierce, Eugenia Savage, to complete such by June 30, 1948. members of the home economics staff Kathleen Savage, Jean Shelley, Announcements and application have at least two teams and sorority recently in honor of Mrs. Pearl Moody Katherine Travers, and Elizabeth forms may be obtained at most post who had been on leave of absence dur- VIRGINIA Williams. offices, from Civil Service regional of- ' ing the first semester, fices or from the Civil Service Com- WEEK BEGINNING FEB. 29TH The party was held at Miss Raine's mission, Washington 25, D. C. Appli- SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY apartment. The valentine motif was Breeze Challenges cations must be received by the Exe- BUD carried Out in the decorations. WEEK OF FEBRUARY 29TH Schoolma'am Staff cutive Secretary not later than March 9, SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY ,«' n li HiiiiriililiiimiiiM CIMIII IIIIIIMIIIIIII\ 1948. SHARE THE HAYDEN'S In a challenge basketball game at 9 o'clock on March 8, the "Balmy Duchesses Play Roanoke Dry Cleaning Works Breezes" of the Breeze staff will en- counter the "Schoolma'ams" .of the an- College There Tomorrow Suits,. Plain Dresses, and nual staff. The game should be one The Roanoke College basketball WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Plain Coats of the most entertaining of the season, squad will be hostesses to the Madison with the members of the two journal- College intramural teams at Salem to- fmTTEm CLEANED AND PRESSED istic publications displaying all their morrow. This will be the final game JOE E. BROWN Call For and Deliver $.75 color and athletic skill. Cheerleaders for the Duchesses in the 1948 season. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MARGARET O'BRIEN 165 North Main Street will lead, the loyal backers of the The Madison squad has defeated the *Breeze and Schoolma'am in* assorted first and second teams from West- FRIDAY ONLY Phone 274 veils. I IIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMIIII»*

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