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U S kliJJl3L«abet VOLUME XXXVII—Z—788 the \ .m.i. Cadet, Lexington, Virginia march 3, 1947 NUMBER 19 BOB CHESTER OR EASTERS Peace Pact Artillery ROTC Don Cossacks Here Mar. 14th ASCE Elects 49 - B Announces Plans Of UN Broken Summer Camp Whitehurst For Ring Figure To Be By Second Bn. Is Explained As President Held r Hops "Operation Stripes" Cannoneers To Go Ex-Marine Of '44 Judged Successful To Camp Campbell By O. L. Slayton, Jr Succeeds Skladany, The Hop Committee announced By All Participants This Summer Feb. Graduate today that Bob Chester and his orchestra would play for the Easter Viewing the ever increasingly ha- This article, second in the series set of hops, to be held in Cocke '94 zy international situation with its on summer camp, concerns the field At a meeting of all First Class Hall the 11th and 12th of Apiil. customary alarm The VMI Cadet artillery units, Camp Campbell, Ken- Civil Engineering students held in Bob Chester and his orchestra Corps decided to remain in fighting tucky has been selected as the sight Nichols Engineering Building the are coming to VMI direct from the trim, prepared for any emergency, for the summer camp. It is sixty night of February 12, 1947, El- Paramount Theatre in New York during the interval of world peace miles north of Nashville. Lexington will have an out-1 forget their hunger and their long- dridge H. (Gus) Whitehurst, of City. Among the well known night by participating in the inter-battal- When asked how many instructors standing musical event on Friday, Virginia Beach, Virginia, was elec- ing for the Don River Valley 1000 spots where Chester and his band ion snow ball battle which took from the Institute will be at the ted President of the VMI Student March 14th, when the famous Don miles away. An officer of diminu- have been featured at the Astor place on the parade ground at drill, camp this summer, Major France Chapter, American Society of Civ- Cossack Chorus, under the aus- tive size, Serge Jaroff, trained before and the Pennsylvania Hotels in Thursday, February 27, 1947. replied, "I will be the only officer. il Engineers. pices of the Lexington Rotary the war to be a choirmaster, had New York City, the Hotel Sherman Major C. P. Miller who planned As for the enlisted personnel, I'do Club, will present a unique pro- the inspiration to found a chorus Whitehurst is married, and is on in Chicago, and the Book-Cadillac the battle laid down several rules not know how many or who will gram of roaming Army songs, that night. They became at one time civilian status here at VMI. He re- in Detroit. The most renowned of warfare for the cadets to forestall accompany me." The Major states haunting folk melodies and noble the choir of the Orthodox Cathedral signed from the Institute in order homes of big bands, at least as far any possible barracks radicals who that he has not received any def- liturgies. Tickets, sold for the bene- of St. Sofia. In the 26 years since, to enter the United States Marine as the Eastern music lover is con- might wish to indulge in totally inite information as to the number fit of the Rotarians' general chari- they have traveled more than a mil- Corps in June, 1943. He was soon cerned are the Terrace Room ir uninhibited mayhem. of rounds of ammunition which will ty fund, are priced at $1.50 for lion miles and have sung in almost a First Lieutenant assigned to Newark, and Frank Daly's Mead- be allotted per student for train- These rules were the following: adults, the price including the tax. every civilized land. This is their training and instruction work owbrook in Cedar Grove, New ing. He approximates the allottment (1) No rocks to be placed inside The giant ex-cavalrymen from 17th tour of the U.S.A. along the Atlantic seaboard. While Jersey- Bob Chester's band drew will be about twenty one to twenty snow balls. the Steppes of Russia are directed in the service, he attended various reappearances at both of these five rounds. Some firing will be In 1943 the Cossacks became (2) No preliminary preparations by a dynamic conductor, 5 ft-, schools, including Harvard Uni- Cadets Enjoy dance spots. According to "Bill- done with this ammunition by the American citizens after memorizing prior to "Assembly" for drill. 120 lb. Serge Jaroff. Voices rang- versity and Massachusetts Insti- board", "The Chester orchestra is students, and 105 mm. truck-drawn ing from sub-basement A below the Constitution in Russian and in built from the ground up, and (3) No ice balls permitted. tute of Technology. After being howitzers will be used. However. low C to a high G (above the col- English. They have their own group Sleighriding solidly. Its danceability quotient (4) The battalion battle to be discharged from the service, he Major France said that should 105 oratura soprano of opera) blend organized on Democratic lines, their is 100 per cent. The band has an closed at a whistle blast or the returned to VMI in September,' /A W/ 1 1 mm. ammunition not be available, with split-second responsiveness rules providing lower berths when ease and lilt with all the tempos." sounding of "Recall" by the bugler. 1946. At present he and his wife "VC1* W CeKCIlCl in all probability the famous 75 mm. to a flick of little Jaroff's eyebrow. oturing for wounded veterans of are making a temporary home in Popular with these -.vr.o - - The First Battalion elected to de- pack howitzer will be utilized in lieu This most masculine show in the World War I and prescribing that Lexington. With the advent of the recent snow sweet music for dancing, the Bob fend the north side of the field while of the 105's. world presents a jovial spectacle, yet all others take turns. They have This election of a new President ,a"' many cadets were seen visiting Chester orchestra has appeared on their opponents established a strong- it was born on the hard ground their own system of fines for late- of the A.S.C.E. was made necessary the embankment next to the new numerous programs over every hold in front of Preston Library. There will be a regular army unit of a Russian camp near Constanti- ness at rehearsal, taking a drink be- by the graduation of former pres- 1'hrary trying to capture the mem- major network. The band's appear- At a whistle signal from the Reg- at the post, but due to the rapid nople in 1920, when a troop of be- fore a concert (which has the larg- ident Bernard Skladany, with the ories of their childhood days of ance on two of the best known imental Commander the battle be- and large demobilization of the draggled, homesick soldiers sang to est fine) etc. class of 1948-A- Skladany led one; sleigh riding. However, many cadets dance band programs, the "Spot- gan; the first actions consisted of army, they will probably be under of the most active chapters of the resorted to new devices of sliding light Band" and the "Fitch Band- artillery concentrations at close strength. The students at the camp wagon," drew acclaims from the A.S.C.E. in the country. using cardboard boxes, makeshift range. These opening bombardments will use their guns, trucks, and other newspape critics of popular mu- Whitehurst takes over at a time , sleds and a"y thinS that m"ght slide, r continued steadily for approximately equipment, as well as having the Eichhorn To All Out For sic. ten minutes with both sides suffer- privilege of comparing army chow when the chapter is preparing for Another use was found for the cot s,ats b these ing innumerable direct hits. to that of V.M.I. an inspection visit to VMI by high y boys, in that the slats The Chester band was orgai. -'.-d Give Recital Intramurals officials of the American Society j made a 6°od top for a sled, Following this opening engage- No definite information can be some six years ago. After playing of Civil Engineers. "Certies" shouts and yells resoun- ment Captain George Ramsey sent obtained at this time because the Charles Richard Eichhorn will The Intramuial Council met the tenor sax as an instrumental- It is expected that a meeting of ded for great distances, and no out four squads to sally forth against army has not announced its policy be presented by the Sunday School sometime ago to inaugurate a new ist for a number of years. Chester 1 Second and Third Class Engineers doubt many a resident of Letcher the enemy, but in spite of prelimi- about the summer camps. Memo- Department of the Randolph Street athletic plan. First of all , C. C. organized two band which was will be held in the near future. The Avenue thought of calling for the nary precautions, the patrols were Methodist Church in an organ recital "Buck" Hartman was elected sec- booked into the Detroit Athletic randum 145-30-1, War Department, Second Classmen must elect a Sen- guard in protest of the noise. Ac- beaten back to their own lines by Friday, March 7, at 8:30 p. m., ac- retary, the highest office of the Club for a two week stand, but dated 20 January, 1947 only concerns ior and a Junio Vice-President, cording to a recent announcement. council- r cording to one of the participants, proved such a wonderful surprise the heavy barrage of Captain Ed itself with the program of subjects The recital will be held in the audi- white the Third Classmen are to "it sounded like a bunch of old wo- to the dance fans thai it was held Hartman's "Dough feet." common to all branches (exclusive It was then decided to finish the torium of the church. elect a Treasurer. With the advent men at a drunken party." A sudden After these unsuccessful sallies, basketball tournament which had over for eight months. of the air corps and medical de- of warmer weather, it is planned scream would sound over the hill, the action died down to a temporary Eichhorn is known throughout been postponed because of varsity The band then moved to the partment), and the program of sub- that several field trips to points and the people in the library dash- lull with sniper fire being the only the vicinity for his remarkable basketball practice, and to follow Book-Cadillac Hotel fcr a long jects pertaining to the individual of interest in the state will be ed to the windows hoping some one activity in evidence. Then sudden- musical talents and abilities. He up with volley ball which was one stay. After the first year the band branches. Two letters are to be pub- made by each of the various class- was killed. has been organist for the Episcopal of the most popular sports played went on the road, The William ly the Second Battalion increased lished and distributed this month church for the past several years, last year. As far as the townspeople were Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh and other its fire to a maximum. The cadets to all R.O.T.C. units The first letter Continued On Page 4 and he is co-president of the VMI Still the council felt that some- concerned, and especially the wait- hotels throughout Pennsylvania (Continued on page 4) Glee club. Eichhorn is also captain thing was missing. Though foot- ers in the mess hall, their lives were and New York state. The band of the newly organized Regimen- ball and wrestling were rough, Hop And 2nd Class at stake if the ventured to climb then moved to New York, where tal Band Company- they stilt wanted a sport that re- up or down mess hall hill. One appearances in the Paramount Class Show Legion Seeks Below is the program ot the re- quired not only skill and agility Show On May 10th man nearly smashed himself and and Strand Theatres, Astor. Penn- cital: but real strength and stamina- two waiters sliding down the road sylvania, and New Yorker Hotels 'On The Way' Sonata No. 11, Grave-adagio; Ping Pong! Although the Institute In a joint announcement Sarge As he approached them, one scream- put the Bob Chester orchestra well College Posts Allegro Maestoso vivaci, Mendtes- was hesitant to allow the tourna- Wise, president of the Hop Com- ed and jumped over the embank- on its way. mittee, and Bob Larden, producer Last week the final work was According to reports from Wash- sohn; A Chassidic Religious Song, ment to be played, permission was ment and the other just stood stu In the meantime the Class of of the 2nd Class Show stated that done on the dialogue for the Sec- ington, approximately 1,000,000 ex- An Ancient Hebrew Melody, P. A. finally granted with the under- pefied. Fortunately, he only smashed 1949-B has almost completed plans the show would be given on the 3rd ond Class Show. As it now stands, service men and women of World Beyner. standing that VMI would not be up the sled. for the traditional ring figure, of May at 7:30 p. m. to be followed the show will be a three-act musi- War II are taking advantage of the Prelude in E Minor, Chopin; held responsible for injuries in- After a fast ride and a sudden which is to be held at the Easter cal comedy based on the misadven- by a first-class hop from 9 to 12 in educational provisions of the G.I Third Organ Symphony in E Flat, curred. stop, the boys at the top of the hill set this year. Normally the ring tures of a none-too-princely prince Cocke '94 Hall. The Commanders Bill of Rights and Public Law 16, Sonata No. 11, Grave-adagio, As soon as the parade ground is heard, "Hey Pringle, wake up! Some of India. It is expected that some will play for the show and the in- Continued On Page 3 and enrolling in colleges and univer- Maestoso, Alagio con liberti, C. R. cleared, baseball will be resumed. one throw some snow in his face, changes may be made in the script formal dance. The price for both sities. Eichhorn. This was another popular sport J. C. woke up, however, and was when rehearsal is begun and the among cadets last year, some teams the show and the hop will be $2.50. The American Legion is cognizant The Village Chapel, H. P. Hop- ready to join in again after combing actors are chosen, but such chang- achieving almost professional per- Single tickets for the show will be of the fact that these forward-look- kins, Opus 129; A Celtic Pastorale, his hair es will definitely be minor ones. fection. $1.25, and single tickets for the hop ing men and women will be leaders G. L. Lindsay; Pastoral' Sonata in The best riding was found over on Bob Lacy has been added to the (Continued on page 4) will be $2.00. Consensus of thought and action in their own (Continued on page 4) j "White Tower Hill" (Diamond Hill) list of actors, which includes Shep- communities when they complete where the slide was about a half pard, Feinman and Haywood. their education and begin their pro- mile long. The sleds took this hill The consensus, this week, proved, Most of the roles are as yet un- r 9 fessional or vocational careers. like greased lightening and some es most emphatically, that the majority filled, but these parts should be We Present The Cadet of the Week of the cadets were in favor of sub- timate that they went 60 miles an assigned this week. The American Legion wants these ex-service people to have every op- hour down this run. The hill was jecting the youth of the United Producer Bob Lardon states As a tribute to the Liberal Ar- with honor stars in every year, portunity to know, study and be- very crowded, equally divided be States to military life. Many cadets that the original' music for the tists in school we present Robert he was treasurer of the Second come a part of the program of The tween the population of Hells-Half felt that a country which could mus- show is nearly completed and that D. Duke as the VMI Cadet of the Class Finance Committee and vice- American Legion. An opportunity is Acre, and their cadet colleagues. ter a strong, well disciplined, and the "Commanders" will start prac- Week. President of the Yankee Club. available to groups of veterans al- The obtaining of sleds was a ma efficient army, in a short period of tice on it soon. When asked for a The little town honored by the Again he spent his time in the ready enrolled in institutions of jor problem. Since a sled is not part time, would be insured against any statement on the show as a whole, birth of Bob Duke is Goshen, arms of Orpheus. higher learning, to form their own of issued equipment, and could not imposing disaster. The question put Bob said, "It has been some time New York, deep in Yankee land. Reaching the final stages of his Posts or out-Posts of The Ameri- be bought at the Q.M.D., the boys before the cadets was, "Should com- since a Second Class Show was The great occasion occurred on the cadetship Bob reached a pinnacle can Legion. Already there are more found trouble as to the procurement pulsory military training be corpor- attempted. Although the show is 14 of October, 1928, as the race in his career at VMI. He was ap- of equipment. But they proved that ated into the American way of life?" primarily the concern of the Sec- than forty-three such Posts charter- horses in that area thundered pointed a lieutenant during the Among the old cadets the decision ond Class, we are drawing actors ed, and the members of these Posts around the track. Bob attended first term of his first class year anything could slide. One man reached was almost unanimously in from all classes. We hope that the have found in this affiliation not school at Walden High School in and was later appointed Captain; bought a sled from a little colored favor of compulsory military train- whole Corps will back us and re- only a means of continuing the com- Goshen and in Bob's own words, Regimental S-3- At the present boy and others borrowed some from ing. On the other hand, the new ta- store the tradition of the Show radeship they formed while in the "I spent most of my time sleeping." time he is starting with renewed the Minks, who had equipped them- dets contributed 70 per cent of the to its pre-war importance. service of this nation in time of war, In high school he was the presi- emphasis " a eat and sleep program selves at the beginning of the season. The Q.M.D. found that many cadets negative vote. The cause for this One of the biggest obstacles to but they also have found an organ- dent of the local Hi-Y, a member and is considering giving Up ex- condition is, as yet, undetermined. the show is being handled by the izational medium through which of the Honor Society and parti- ercise completely." were getting their large boxes, Could it be that, due to their long- stage crew. Much of the equipment they can channel their demands for cipated in basketball According Bob is active in many circles which are excellent on an icy hill. er period of time in military service, used in previous shows has been action to solve the veterans' prob- to Bob, "those were the good old around school. He is a member of As for sleigh riding in the future the old cadets are wiser as to what lost or destroyed. The crew, under lems with which they are confront- days." the Yankee Club, the Glee Club there are a few rules we must obey. is beneficial for American youth; or the management of A. L. Byron, ed. Bob came to VMI on the 28th of and Lecturn Club. When asked his The first is: Try to avoid denting is it that the new cadets are being is engaged at present in explora- The chartering of Posts of The June, 1945 with the class of 1948-B. opinion of VMI Bob said, "I have up faculty officers, because when too considerate toward their fellow tion through musty piles of junk in American Legion within the various The only trouble was that he had no statement for the press today." they fall there is usually trouble man and therefore excluding every- the hope that some of the equip- states is a function of the state or only one day vacation between Bob roomed at the head of the The only complaint Bob has is in trying to find the pieces. thing that would benefit man as well ment may be unearthed. Said Byr- Department Headquarters of the or- his coming to VMI and the end of stairs in 251, which placed him in that "June is not coming fast Don't try to ride two deep on a as the country? on, "So far we have found only ganization. We want to help you in his high school education. a very disadvantageous position. enough." The future holds big sled because there is always one spotlight for all our hunting, every way possible and in the event The fourth class was one long As a third classman Bob joined things for our boy. He plans to chance that two fractured skulls The results of the consensus are as and it had no bulb." you are interested in the orgnization hay period as far as Bob was con- the ranks of Liberal Artists and at- attend Harvard or Yale after grad- might result. follows: The show is now scheduled to be of such a Post or out-Post, and will cerned. He said, "I did very little; tained the grade of corporal in the uation to take a law and business Don't try to slide down a hill with Yes 80.5 per cent put on in connection with a First let this office know, we will be glad as a matter of fact I did remark- Cadet Corps. course although he plans a life of head with a sled runner, it leaves No 16.9 per cent Class Hop on the tenth of May. (Continued on page 4) ably little." The fact remains that Arriving IJu the second claps. sleep. a bad impression on his mind. Indifferent 2.5 per cent The V. M. I. Cadet Years Ago At VMI FLIP FLAPS By Wat ling and Whitehurst Published Monday afternoons. Entered at the post office at By Lloyd Corkan Lexington. Virginia, as second class matter. Subscription during The following article probably ex- southern courtesy which is slowly regular school year, $3.00. dying, he came to the door with We are quite well aware that some The Mole looked downright fool- house . . . Johnny Williams finds plains why VMI is not a co-educa- these two awkward, gawky, nobody Entered as second-class matter September 18, 1046, at the of our readers may judge us to be ish the other night at SRC when he special delight in stealing the wo- tional school. boys. Opening the door for us he Post Office at Lexington Virginia under the Act of March 3, 1879. out and out hypocrites. However, started to salute at retreat. I admit man from the king . . . Jim Bur- Although W&L won by the close stepped out on the sidewalk. Im- please accept our remarks as being its hard to go to ranks when you russ and Eddie Bowers were really score of 119-114 in a recent inter- mediately every one of that four sincere in view of the fact that aren't used to it. What's the matter, operating in Wahington last week national debate with three repres- Member or five hundred soldiers rose frequently external influences cause Mole? Can't you remember that you end. They used to be such quiet entatives from English Universities to his feet, bared his head, and Pbsociated Cblle6iate Press us to tone down our language. are just a peon now? boys. . . . Elmon Gray has come on the subject: "Resolved, that Co- stood at attention. I want you to MESS HALL Hear tell that Lacy is now a lone back to earth since Pam and he education is a failure," we are as- REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY think of it—this tribute by the Now here is a touchy subject! wolf. On a recent trip to the Briar have come to the parting of the sured that the trio of Mink debators National Advertising Service, Inc. American soldier to the greatest of Perhaps it has been a lack of in- Patch he was spotted at the club ways . . .Joe Gantt, believe it or across the way would have been American soldiers of his day, this College Publishers Representative testinal fortitude or a selfish desire in Lynchburg in a dark corner. Some not, is nursing a secret admiration only too glad to fortify their argu- tribute by an enemy to the fallen 428 Madison Ave. New York, N. Y. to see ourselves graduate that has of the boys spotted Lace and his for a little girl in Lynchburg and is ments with some advice from Knute leader of a lost nation. General Lee prompted us to steer clear of this date, and asked them to come over too embarrassed to let her know Rockne—only the advice came a Chicago . Boston . Los Angeles . San Francisco returned the salute and stepped back issue. We are not, therefore, going to their tabl e."Garbo" Lacy stalked about it. Faint heart n'er won fair day late. This mentor of the power- into his house—and I never saw him to kick up an old compost heap, but out of his corner, glared at the well- lady. ful Notre Dame eleven is convinced again. J. L. MORRISON, JR. Editor-in-Chief rather make several observations. meaning brothers and said, "I that the success of the Notre Dame A. T. SYLVESTER, II Assistant Editor It has come to our attention that WANT TO BE ALONE!" team was due in no small part to the absence of co-eds from nearby J. D. WILLIAMS Business Manager the Commandant is not the individ- The boys had quite a time over at Here is a quaint little poem called Fancy Dress. Hear tell several 48-B colleges. GOMER H. WARD & REX SHEPPARD Sports Editors ual directly responsible for the ef- Random "Fruited," which probably means, ficient operation of the Mess Hall. brothers visited a frat house after Rockne asked how boys could get VANN Staff Assistant translated, "Frustrated." In view of this fact it is quite dif- the hop. They were approached Thoughts along with girls always around, and ficult to understand how any com- by a slightly inebriated Mink who refuted the popular cry that the girl I gave her a bid as we parted. EDITORIAL STAFF manding officer can insure the mo- said, "Now boys, you can stay in the stands was an incentive for Mellowed in fiery gin, rale of his men when he lacks any around—you know where to find LLOYD A. CORKAN, JR., Managing Editor Thre is a problem in the do- the player to fight. Continuing, he But she was a Calic just started authoritative say in control of the the refreshments, but LEAVE THE mestic affairs of our nation which said: "Football takes two hours, And I was the guy sucked in. L. B. Howard & W. W. Be; caw Feature Editors mess. A good mess is an excellent WOMEN ALONE!" is one of great interest to me, and study takes from two to three hours, E. T. Wntling Alumni Editor yardstick whereby the height of Rumor has it that Corkey Land's which is, I think, of primary im- and if they (players) have a girl, she It wasn't as bad as I figured morale can be measured. W. R. Whitehurst Alumni Editor latest flame has flaming hair and portance, particularly to those of must have at least two hours a day. Getting her started off right, lames C. Lamb Photography Furthermore how can the stew- an intellect to match his own; how- us who will be most vitally con- That means that sleep, football or She went like a whang. I'll be jig- ard possibly ascertain the grievan- ever, he is not the only rival. We cerned by the domestic problems study must suffer. No, we have no gered ces of cadets concerning food or happen to know that there is a of our nation during the next fif- girls." ASSOCIATE EDITORS If I got two steps that night. observe the efficiency of waiters dark horse with an Alabama drawl ty years. The problem to which I named Jimbo who after three and "MY LAST SIGHT OF Williams Malmo Renton by sitting in his office. The time de- refer is that of the use of our I'd look forward to sittin' out a half years at the Institute has GENERAL LEE" Jeffries Newcomb Miller manded for supervision of the kitch- national resources. With her at "Intermission"; mustered up enough courage to By James M. Greir Hogan Stockton Walter en is hardly so all consuming that The inhabitants of the United But when I searched she wasn't make his bid. How could anyone I would like to tell you of an in- Tauss Palazzo Allison Bogus must be a stooge for all and States occupy an economic status about— resist Jimbo . . . Hugh Disschinger cident connected with the last time Slayton Liddell Logsden sundry complaints. It is a rare day unique in the history of the world. I saw General Lee. Just skipped without permission. when we have seen the steward is beginning to realize, after six Rarely do we pause in our hur- make the rounds of the tables at letters and two phone calls, that he It was in May 1865. Mr. James BUSINESS STAFF ried lives to consider that about She frowned when I took her offn can't recapture rapture. Somehow Watson, son of a Confederate State Doug Hamner Circulation & Advertising Manager a meal. Without the conscientious half the world's population is in effort of the senior cadet in grant- the cadet grey just ain't as glamor- continuous danger of starvation; Senator, and I had had a couple of Continued on Page 4 ing permission to visit the kitchen, ous as a pair of railroad tracks and that the American of average in- photographs of General Lee, which were the best we had ever seen. We THE RISE OF REASON few if any complaints could ever silver wings . . . Cabiniss believes in come is wealthy in comparison be registered. holding a twelve dollar orchid out with tBe majority of his fel'low decided to call on him and get his autograph on these photographs. The Also a little prior planning could to his girl with his right hand so men. What is the source of our THE VARSITY In the January issue of "What The Colleges Are General's house gave on the street, insure proper preparation of quan- that she won't notice his left hand. great wealth? 11 W. Washington St. Doing" there appeared an article entitled "What The and was only four or five feet back tities of food! Then too, a little time Just think that HE'S AMBIDEX- Our wealth, both as a nation from the sidewalk. In front of his Loneh Counter Veteran Prefers To Study" which stated that return- spent in rendering out grease could TEROUS TOO . . . Floyd is the only and as individuals, is the direct house—in the street, on the curb, Soda Fountain ees at most colleges evidence a marked increase of rid the sausage of its taste, to be person in barracks to get less than result of the ingenious utilization scattered everywhere—there were Tobacco interest in the study of Social Sciences. Such subjects specific. the high school level on "Times" of the bounteous resources of na- from four to five hundred soldiers. Why is it that there are no fried Current Event test. Like many of ture with which we have been as Economics, Government, languages, and History (Thank God for me that they are no eggs ever made available? On the us, Dan Tucker has learned that his blessed. These resources may be which were pursued by relatively few students before longer Yankees—I have had three basis of a weekly schedule certain "Southren Belle" is not quite so considered in four classes: miner- sons serve under the Stars and the war now seem to have phenominally increased in tables in rotation could have fried naive as she would have had him al resources, generally those un- Stripes). They were there in mere popularity. eggs each morning. believe. The Minks will lead them derground; the land itself; the astray. Bev. McVeigh turned the forests; and finally, water. We re- idleness, only here and there an offi- We would like to see some con- At the present time, more than ever before, does tables on our college neighbors and call that our forefathers landing cer, none of higher rank than lieu- clusive action. Perhaps it might be the United States need educated men, men grounded taught them some of the finer points in America sent back to Europe tenant. Our visit to General Lee was well if the O.C. ate at least one meal on late dating. Bill Edmonds did not extravagant reports of the gold to necessarily brief and in that old not only in the fields of engineering, research or other during his tour at some table. As try to be as subtle—he just went be had for the taking in the New highly specialized studies but in the Liberal Arts as a matter of fact, the Fourth Army over to a frat house, waited for the World. The desire for wealth and well- Our national and international political set-ups found the preesnce of a duty of- TUES. - WED. first one to pass out, and then took the freedom to use it influenced cer in the Mess Hall at each com- long ago deserted the realm of reason; now no man over from there . . . Judge Notting- many to leave their homes in Eng- 1 pany level, quite an aid in the im- WARNEDs Supernatural Super-hit? can catch the faintest glimpse of what to expect next ham is the only cadet with ethics. He land and to begin life anew in one Accounts Of Cadets provement and efficient manage- claims he doesn't believe in that of the colonies. These eager set- or even what is safe to believe. Most persons realize ment of its mess halls during the sort of thing because it strains rela- tlers were disappointed if they that we have reached a crucial stage in the bitter past year. tions with the two schools. Ever expected gold; but they found a struggle for existence on this planet; soon a decision SHOWERS AND MAIN SINKS Solicited & Welcomed since that Rat flunked out Walt resource vastly more valuable: Will the Quartermaster please pro- must be made which will determine for better or for Webber's stock has been on the rise land—fertile, fecund land. Nor vide some repair on the south bank worse the path our country will follow in its economic over at the terrace. The secret sev- were they long realizing the possi- of four showers? bilities of their recently acquired and political relations with other nations. Obviously en is reputed to be the most power- ROCKBRIDGE possessions, but soon began to ex- There are quite a few men in the ful clique in school. Beware the a wrong step now spells instant disaster to the ideals ploit it to the limit. No thought NATIONAL Corps who in passing judgement on secret seven! . . . Ike is really having for which many of our countrymen so recently fought, was given to the preservation of the condition of the latrines in the trouble with his old girls. Even BANK the fecundity of the land; there bled and died. Yet, in spite of the gravity of the situa- main sinks can scarcely rate them Louise has turned him out.. .Charlie POEEBT ANDaCA was always more in the limitless Lexington, Va. tion, and in spite of our hungry yearning for intelli- satisfactory. Some of us having Parker says, "A hair on the head is ALDA-K.I NG-LORRE West. And so time passed by; the -...VICTOR FfUtJCtM • •» ZAHHOL NAlSil . D.-..U4 * been latrine orderlies in our day worth two in the bush." A few gent guidance, no man has yet decided on a sensible thirteen colonies became the thir- ROBERT 7SSXV, know what a clean latrine looks like. company comanders might observe MEMBER OF FEDERAL way for the United States to take. teen United States; and still the THIS IS AMERICA We do not expect the brass fittings Brand's method of getting the most DEPOSIT INSURANCE land was recklessly farmed,robbed Sport In the face of such gloomy prospects there is one to shine nor the enamel to glisten, from his men . . . Lyn Cornwall is CORPORATION encouraging factor. At long last college men have but we do expect seats, stools and of its lifegiving elements. Today really a high stepper. He's going to we are beginning to pay for the awakened to the fact that there exists a dire need for urinals to have a resemblance of take some tails up to Wheaton . . . THUR. - FRI. - SAT. frequent cleanings. folly of our predecessors. Much of a sound, basic knowledge of our neighbors as well. Navy Bob Turner got a dollar the formerly productive land of Only by fully understanding ourselves and our compet- through the mail. What does this the nation especially in the south •fimcoMT meal? . . . Poor Albie Barksdale. He eastern section lies fallow anduse- itors can we fully become capable of promulgating any just didn't want to take no for an an- sensible plan for world peace. Men who know nothing swer but his ex-girl friend wrote him KREML tof the culture, the life and the people of other countries the "let's be friends letter recently... (Continued 0n Page 4) twill surely and miserably fail in their attempts to Big John Gorman wrote his first "guide the United States in her foreign affairs- love letter recently. It seems that Tarz has finally found joy.. .Why Have you looked over our Another aspect of social education, closer to home does MacDonald want to go back to To Keep Hair (than the international one, is that only by studying Say boys, let's get together! The Germany and try to identify some Sporting Goods Handsomely (our governmental and economic systems and the ways other day one of our brother rats young D.P.'s.. .Ever since Vern Pat- Groomed was actually yelling at a rat who in which they were intended to function can we possi- terson has got to be color sergeant he Counter? Without Looking happened thoughtlessly, to stroll out has been referring to himself as the "Greasy" bly visualize and correct the evils which lurk under of the ratline. This harshness must colonel . . . Billy Doyle is the lat- Tennis Balls & Rackets our very noses. For many years professional politicians stop. Almost anyone else would est to join the broken hearts club. Table Tennis Balls & Bats and historians were the only people who had any idea smile and say considerately, "The Chin up, ole man, no one ever died Pearson Archery 89c of how affairs were run in Washington. The average ratline is over here." Since the ma- of a broken heart This is Malmo's Pitching Shoes jority of our class seems to operate --"-"iiMriair; man in the street cared little about knowing the facts on week. Someone put a drop of Shuttle cocks that way, it stands to reason that we lemon juice into the coke of the LATEST NEWS mvwvvvvM^vvvvvvvvvvvvwvvvvvvv^vy^^^ about his government and cared less about taking a should all do the same. King of St. Christophers set when part in the correction of it unless his all important As you have noticed, few rats he was paying his respects to the SUN.-MON. stomach happened to suffer. Obviously under such still use Jackson Arch as war, th? Lynchburg Country Club and he Myers a system selfish politicians and vicious interests silly custom before their time. Yet soon afterwards called for a clean HARDWARE At McCrums on certain occasions our brother might run amok, unchecked by any semblance of OF COURSE rats have been standing in Wash- COMPANY ' an educated populace. ington Arch yelling at the rats to use Now that more students are becoming interested the other one, while their more sen- in politics and economics we predict that in a few sible classmates stand around and years our public servants will gain a healthier respect smile at each other. Please tell these .for their masters than heretofore. fellows when you see them that they CJ^^PMecyPiaik' are making fools of themselves. Af- FOR YOUR MESS JACKETS, BRASS, ETC. In addition, we predict that if the young people of VANILLA ter all these rats probably stay in YOU ... ARE CORNERED >1 today put the knowledge they have gained to use in their rooms until "little toot" and ORANGE - LEMON • ALMOND • fOODCOlORl YOUR CIVILIAN NEEDS, ALSO KILLER ... AND FIGHT FOR III ruthlessly stamping out corruption and inefficiency, don't have time to use the far areh. wUj.... and the moral and intellectual standards of our legislators Now is the time to pick your WATCH OUR WINDOW IN THE P. E. and executives will continue to rise. favorite rat. Get a rat that particu- ROBERT MONTGOMERY larly appeals to you, and place him Charlottesville In any event one thing is certain At the present at your table in the mess-hall. See time our country is faced with the settlement of both that he has enough to eat, and if Woolen Mills internal and external problems. In each case our gov- he gets into any trouble, try to help him out of it. This Is an excel- ernment will find itself facing opponents who are well High Grade Uniform lent way to make friends. As you fortified with plenty of brains and iron bound resolu- Cloth may have noticed, a good many have Norman - Shepherd, Inc. tions. The days of political double talk, of meaning- already done so. Ca4et Grays less phrases, one-sided treaties and empty promises As it is now, there are just a Lexington, Va. are on the way out. Not much longer can our govern- few who believe in the old way of Specified By IIDREY TOTTER doing things. We owe this to the fact Virginia Mil. Inst Continued On Page 4 Continued On Page 4 LLOYD NOLAN VMI Swimmers Take State Championship In Richmond

Ring Figure orated in pastel1 shades of green Maryland Wins and pink streamers, supplimented Art Harrington Leads by "showers of spring flowers." RAMBLING REX (Contnlued from Page 1) F rom Keydets The arches and the balconies will BT BEX SHEPPARD dance is held in the fall, coincid- be decorated with such abundant Tankmen In Upset Win spring flowers as jonquils, daffo- With a little more luck, V.M.I., ing with the colorful Thanksgiv- dils, and carnations. The girls in would have beaten the University ing weekend, but because of the the flguer will wear white even- SIGN OF SPRING VMI's swimming team, led by of Maryland Old Liners, but as it wartime acceleration of the class- es at the Institute, the Class of ing dresses, three-quarter length Capt. Arthur Harrington, copped the was the Keydets were on the short Although the snow covered fields might not be so con- G. W. Trounces '49-B entered the second class at gloves, and wilt carry old fashion First Annual State Swimming end of the score, 53-45. The teams vincing, never-the-less, the calendar proves that spring is the beginning of the present term. bouquets. The men in the figure Championship in Richmond with 43 Keydets, 81-48 started off on even terms for the Since we will have another class will follow the usual custom of just around the corner, and with the coming of the fair sea- points. VPI was second with 37, Uni- first few minutes, but with the entering the third year in the faU, wearing mess jackets. son, the sporting world turns its eyes to baseball. The big verity of Virginia third with 27, With every member of the Keydets' shots rolling out of the it was decided to try something It was announced by Sarge Wise Washington and Lee fourth with 7, squad, except one, scoring at will basket, Maryland pulled ahead league ball clubs are already hard at work in their spring comparatively new—holding the that the Hop Committee had de- and Randolph-Macon fifth with 1. the George Washington University slowly and were leading 28-18 at training camps and the sports pages are already beginning Colonials swamped V.M.I. 81-48 in the half time. ring dance in the spring. cided that only those girls parti- The meet was closely contended, cipating in the figure would wear to shine with baseball news, but what you and I are concern- Washington, D. C. By this victory However, in the second half, V. The figure will be led by Vaugh- with VPI leading through the early flowers the night of the figure, ed with is when does VMI hit the diamond, and just what are the Colonials moved into fourth M.I. started hitting from all angles, an Maxwel'l, of Atlanta, Georgia, stage, and was not decided until April 11. Flowers will be worn by we going to have in the form of ball players. place in tihe Southern Conference with Walker, Ward, and Pritchard president of the class, accompan- the final event, the 400 yard relay. all who desire to on Saturday and assured them an invitaion to leading the pack, and the Keydets ied by Miss Betty GilUland, of Needing a econd place to win, the I night, however. This policy was Doing a little snooping this past week, we discovered the Tournament this week- pulled up within two points of the Augusta, Georgia. The other lead- b Keydets team of Michaux, Stephens, : adopted in an effort to curb the that workouts will begin, pro ably sometime around the The Keydets, employing a zone Old Liners. With the score 37-35 er will be Nelson Overton, vice- Maggard and Harrington scored a president of the clas.i. accompan- expenses of cadets who have dates tenth of March Fielding its first team since '43, the VMI defense for the flrst time this year, in the Old Liners favor, Lady Luck | for the Easter Hops. club will be coached by the new Athletic Director, Frank first over a favored and fighting were never in the ball game, the lost all interest in V.M.I- and the ied by Miss Margaret Lee Payne, of Hampton, Virginia. The class of Summers, who has been connected with the game ever since VPI team, and walked off with Colonials forging ahead 15-0 in the ball continued to slip out of the the coveted title and trophy. flrst few minutes of the game. Ross basket. Maryland, with its footbatl 91 men have extended an invita- Compliments he was a star performer here at VMI. Summers is employed VMI took 4 firsts, 5 seconds, 1 Walker finally sunk one from way stars, Mont) and Turyn, leading tion to those veterans in school who were unable to be in their of by the New York Yankees as a scout (somewhat as a hobby third, and 2 fourths. Art Harrington out, and with the score 18-2, the the way, pulled ahead again and own ctess figure, to receive the ROANORE CONCRETE with him), and since the Yankees don't sign just anybody, paced the Cadets by winning the zone defense was dropped and a held on to take the contest. Ross | coveted ring under the arch with PRODUCTS, CO. the reader can easily see that Frank is quite well known 50 and 100 yard freestyle events man-to-man defense was put into Walker and Gomer Ward managed the class of 49-B. Approximately P. O. Box 1975 and wimming anchsor on the VMI's play. This too, failed to halt the to hold the Old Liners star combi- in baseball circles. a dozen veterans are expected to winning relay team. VMI's fourth hot Colonials and they continued nation of Edwards and Brown to Roanoke, Va. to pour it on, leading at the half accept the offer. Since weather conditions aren't exactly made to order victory was an upset triumph by only 6 points and at the same time time 41-13. at present, candidates will probably begin workouts in the Dick Martin over VPI's Jarrett in sinking 21 points between them- The ring figure will be unique gym within the next 10 days, since the opening game is only the diving. Fleming. West, Mag- The second half saw V.M.I, come selves. in VMI annals. Vaughan Maxwell out fighting and they closed up the a month away. gard, and Stephens all took seconds Turyn led the scorers with 16 stated that the class wholeheart- and garnered more points for the margin quite a bit, the score being points, followed by Mont with 14. edly approved of the idea of a KEYDETS!! Talking with the new coach, you immediately are im- title. 48-35. However, with G. W. contin- High man for V.M.I, was Walker change from the customary bou- uously sending in fresh reserves, quets of red roses. It has been LET'S GO TO TIIE pressed with hia enthusiasm and his eagerness to get on the The results: with 13 markers, followed by tiny who were also making some spec- decided that the gym will be dec- 300-yard medley relay: Won by Doug Pritchard with 9. field. Summers is a true lover of the game and we can assure Continued On Page 4 VPI (Bulger, Thompson, and Raab) STATE! anyone who has any ideas about going out for the team, V.M.I- G FG T Virginia, VMI, Washington and Lee. "WHERE SMART CLOTHES that although Summers will make his boys work, his associa- half with two quick snow-birds, STATE COMPANY Time: 3:18:4 0 2 COST LESS" tion will not only b a pleasure, but an inspiration. and the little red really began to e 220-yard freestyle: Won by Wil- Fain, f 0 1 1 Fountain Scrvice And now for the prospects. It is pretty difficult to dis- liams (Virginia), Stephens (VMI), fight Cotton Gallup, with 18 points Gill, f VOGUE was the big gun for the Presidents cuss potential ball players before workouts even begin but Brouse (VPI), Leonard (VPI). Time Ward, c 3 2 8 822 Main Street Tobacco Candy and was largely responsible for the Kiesling, c 2:29. 1 1 3 Lynchburg, Va. we'll make some attempt to give you a line on the ones about 12 point margin that the Presidents 50-yard freestyle: Won by Har- Walker, g 6 1 13 enjoyed until the last 7 minutes of whom we do know something. Let's start with the mound rington (VMI) Maggard (VMI) Russell, g 0 0 0 the second half. , With Stevens, staff. At present, this seems to be one of the weaker Carter (W&L) Rabb (VPI). Time: Thomason, g 3 1 7 Thompson, and Clark leading the R. L. HESS & BRO. spots of the club- To the best of our knowledge, there are 25:5. Pritchard, g 4 1 9 way, the Keydets fought within 1 Diving: Won by Martin (VMI), only three known pitchers in school, discounting freshmen, point of overtaking the Presidents. Jewelers Jarrett (VPI), Bowles (VPI), Craig Totals 19 7 45 of course, about whom we know absolutely nothing. The Cotton Gallup sank a foul shot in the (Va.) 85 points. Bulova, Elgin, and Longlne Watches last minute than clinched the game three whom we have mentioned are Jim Tinsly, David 100-yard freestyle: Won by Har- Maryland G FG T Box 757 for Wilson High. Mann, and Bill Russell. Only one of these boys has played rington (VMI), Windsor (Va.) Turyn, f 8 0 16 varsity ball—Russell, and even Russell never had any ex- Maggard (VMI) Stephens (VMI). Gallup took the honors for the af- Edwards, f 0 1 1 tensive work on the mound. Bill played varsity ball in '43 Time: 56:7. ternoon with 18 points while V.M.I.'s Keene, f 0 0 0 Recapping - Vulcanizing: - Distributors U. S. Tires Schluter and Jarvis followed with but spent a great deal of his time in the outfield. However, 150-yard backstroke: Won by Bul- Brown, c , 2 1 5 ger (VPI), Fleming (VMI) Williams 7 and 6 points respectively. Hunton, c 1 0 2 BURNETT DISTRIBUTING COMPANY with the present shortage, he may be counted on for work (Va.) Rushton (W&L). Time: 1:52:2. VMI Fg Shumate, g 2 3 7 WHOLESALE AUTOMOTIVE AND AIRCRAFT PARTS on the hill. The other two mentioned hurlers, Mann and 200-yard breaststroke: Won by Hansen f 2 SchuerholU, g 3 2 8 Tinsly, have done most of their pitching in the service, and Thompson (VPI), Satz (Va.) Bro- Stevens f Waller, g _.„. 0 0 0 Phone 6697 Fifth and Court Sts., Lynchburg, Va. Schluter c Poling, g 0 0 "0 their only college ball consisted of a year on the Freshman die (VPI) Levy (R.M.). Time: Kelley g team- Now for a look at the other end of the battery. At 2:43:1. Mont, g 3 8 14 440-yard freestyle: Won by Wil- Thompson g present, two catchers, Vince Ragunas and Elmon Gray, are Lawrence METROPOLITAN CAFE & SODA GRILL liams (Va.) West (VMI) Greenlee Totals 19 15 53 "Roanoke's Foremost Eating Place" in line for the job. Ragunas, a football husky, earned quite Tamalis (VPI) Fleming (VMI). Time: Air Conditioned a name for himself with his catching chores in Pennsylvania Clark 5:26:5. "Good Food Is Good Health" and we are told that he is quite a power when it comes to 400-yard relay: Won by VMI (Mi- Chryssokos M. R. MILLS JR. 510 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke. Va. weilding the timber. On the other hand, Gray played varsity chaux, Stephens, Maggard, Harring- Jarvis Angel ball in '43 and though he is not quite so agile with the stick, ton), Virginia Tech., University of Richmond, Virginia Virginia, Washington and Lee. Time: Total he's a real hustler and a good man to have behind the bat; 3:55:2. WILSON Fg possessing a particularly strong arm. Gallup f Mechanical Equipment O'Brien f Concrete Pipe & Products Co., Inc. Moving into the infield, briefly, we find some good Wilson High Wins Tanner c looking prospects. Probably the standout among this group P. O. Box 1223 Kilpatrick g .... E. D. TURNER, JR. i.^ none other than Bobby Thomason (where have we heard Over Little Red Klise g Richmond, Va. .Ufc r. Luke ... INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS ti me before?) Having established himself as a stand- The Wilson High School Presidents b White State Planters Bank Bldg. out on the basket all court as well as the football field, Bob downed a scrappy Little Red five Concrete Pipe — All Sizes Alexander by hasn't yet had a chance to show his brillance on the dia- 41-43, Friday afternoon. The first Richmond 19, Va. Pendergraft period saw a slow moving affair Tel. — 7-0564 mond, but confidentially, this is supposed to be his best sport. Total High Pressure Steam Cured Playing for a Class "B" High School, Bobby made him- with both teams missing crip shots time and time again. Hansen kept Building Units self known all over Alabama for his work on the ball field V.M.I, in the game during the HERF-JONES COMPANY and there is more than one pro scout who has been hounding first period with sensational shots Manufacturers of You Are Always him to put his name on the dotted line. His regular position from all parts of the court. The V.M.I. 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JEWELRY Keydet Calendars Room 237 Standing out head and shoulders here, we find Johnny Stev- Lexington, Virginia Newspapers Room 128 ens, star of that oft mentioned '43 club and also a brilliant 8 W. Nelson St. I^exligton, Va. NOW ON SALE! performer on the '42 club as well. Stevens is a slugging speedester who hits from the portside and probably will supply most of the power this year Johnny clipped off a Blaek Ties. Shoes — Gym Shoes — Sweat Sox — Collar Stays .340 average in '43 and therefore will be counted on to lead SCHEWELS T-Shirts — All Sizes Phileo RADIOS Emerson the way at the plate. Get Our Prices First J. ED. DEAVER & SONS Right behind Stevens we run into the big frame of SCHEWELS FURNITURE CO. SHOPPING CENTER FOR MEN Lexington, Va. Freeman Lindsay. Freeman is one of those rarities who Lexington, Virginia plays every position well, but he will probably end up in the outer gardens since his hitting will be needed. A left hander PETE'S TRANSIT CO. all the way, Freeman is also a strong man with the stick but Rockbridge Radio & Electrical Service Call 711 ii' need be he can switch to the mound since he possesses a E. F. NUCKOLS (owner) strong arm with plenty of speed. "If We Can't Fix It—We Don't Charge" The two above mentioned might well prove to be two Phone 463 of the three regular gardners with the third position left 130 8. Main St. Opposite Lyrtc Theater Lexington. Virginia Continued On Page 4 Classical IN THE GROOVE The South Seas ROTC Basketball Editorial Comes To V.M.I. Continued From Page 3 Continued rrom Page 2 (Contniued from Page 1) tactular "horseshoe" shots, the This weekend the post movie will ment straddle the fence; we have Records will instruct the Professor of Mili- Colonials coasted in the rest of the feature "South of Pago Pago", with reached or will soon reach a cris- This column is being written reisue, Artie Shaw's "Summit tary Science and Tactics (P.M.S.&T.) game. Ridge Drive" and Lionel Hamp- Victor McLagen. Jon Hall and Fran- is, and at that point It will be solely with one purpose in view: to in- in what to do prior to the opening of The high scorer for the night for The purpose of this column Is to ces Farmer. This cinema specialty the duty of educated and intrepid form you, the reader, of what good, on's "Central Avenue Breakdown' the Colonials was McNiff with 14 keep the Corps informed from time offers excellent entertainment in the camp. The second letter will explain leaders to ensure safe passage new records have arrived in Lex- BG's latest, "Man Here Prays points, followed closely by Hitch to time on the classical music avail- way of lavish panoramas of the how the camp will be conducted through the stormy seas. ington and are worthy of your Fine Piano" is meloroony Spike's cock with 11, Kuzma was high man able on records in Room 32 of Scott scenic south sea islands. The cur- and operated. listening time and "hard-earned City Slickers dispose of his "other" for the Keydets, sinking 12 points From whence shall come these Shipp Hall. These records have been vacious Frances Farmer, who, inci- Subjects for the- field artillery shekels". This week we find a flock orchestra and then tear nto "Lau- followed by Bobby Thomason with leaders? From the politicians and bought with money from the Post dentally, is a bit of panorama her- which will occupy the remaining 110 of excellent albums upon us and ra" . . . Jack Fina, ex-F. Martin 88- 11 markers. industrialists of preceding gener- Exchange Fund and are for the lis- self, contributes much to the trans- hours of instruction are: ations, Wor ldWars 1 and II should also a few singles of interest. Let's 'er, cuts some nice listening on VMI. G FG T tening pleasure of all Cadets. The investigate. formation of a dull south sea island a. Maps and aerial photographs, answer that question. No, this time Mercury's "Save Me A Dream" . . . Kuzma, f 0 0 12 key to room 32 may be obtained love story into an interesting motion 3 hours. the future must be intrusted to A treat in classical music are the Hodnett, f Oil from Col. Dillard or the Officer of TOMMY DORSEY ALL-TIME new arrivals from Decca of Lon- picture. "South of Pago Pago" is b. Terrain appreciation, 3 hours. men with brave ideas and open Fain, f 0 the Day's House. The room is equip- HITS (Victor) don. These high-frequency record- another picture in the series of film c. Military organization (field ar- minds who have received sound Gill, f 0 ped with a new Magnavox with an ings are the best in reproducing favorites being presented at the tillery) 2 hours. basic instruction and educated to Here are eight re-issues you've Ward, c 2 automatic record changer. There are Preston Library for the Keydet's d. Signal communication,1) Wire, see beyond the narrow confines been waiting for: Opus 1, Hawai- the true tones of any disc to date Kieslung, c 1 plenty of classical albums in the 4 hours; 2) Radio, 4 hours. of their own back yards. ian War Chant, Boogie Woogie, If you think Harry James is go-' diversion. In the past, the Keydets Walker, g 3 shelves from Mozart to Sschaikow- e. Mortar movement and mainte- Remember, there can well be a Sunny Side of the Street, Chicago, ing stale, latch on to his latest, have marked their approval on such Russell, g 0 sky. nance, 7 hours. World War HI, but we predict and After You've Gone. Frankie "Jalousie".—Six. favorites as "Captain Fury," "The Thomason, g 4 f. Field fortification, pioneering that no man will ever experience While browsing around among the and Jo Stafford are featured on Last of the Mohicans," "Man Hunt," Pritchard, g 1 World War IV. best music of all time you might the other two. Nuff said on these and "Son of Fury." It is said that a and camouflage, 4 hours. g. Firing battery, 16 hours. see a big album called "Bach's Gold- swell sides. Random word to the wise is sufficient. This Totals 17 14 48 h. Fire direction center-Battery Support the Red Cross. It still has berg Variations." This album con- week the word is not to miss "South G. W. G FG T JEROME KERB'S MUSIC Continued From Page 2 and Battalion, 2 hours. a big job to do in a distressed world. tains music by the ancient harpsi- of Pago Pago." Rausch, f 1 0 (Capitol) less, a barren memorial to the 1. Military arithmetic, 4 hours, chord brought to life under the skill- Shapiro, f 2 0 incredibly selfish stupidity of man. j. Observed fires, 16 hours, ful fingers of Wanda Landawska. Here we have practically the en- McNiff, f B 4 k. Unobserved fires, 5 hours. Miss Landawska is one of the fore- tire Capitol roster in one album But the rapidly developing Peace Pact Hitchcock, f 4 3 1. Field exercises, to include most performers in the world on of four discs, and to advantage too. young republic was not to remain Hoffman, f 1 3 (Contniued from Page 1) RSOP's and service practice, 40 this instrument. In this album she Johnny Mercer, Martha Tilton, the exclusively agricultural in its in- McNary, c 2 1 FRED'S TAXI plays the most difficult music ever Pied Pipers, Margaret Whiting, terests. Early in its history coal, hours. from "A", "B", and "C" Companies Gustafson, c 3 2 8 Phone 62 written for this instrument. i Peggy Lee, Paul Weston's Ork, and iron, copper and many other min- answered in kind with a heavy re- Citrenbaum, g 2 15 The Harpsichord flourished from j the King Cole Trio are all tops. erals were discovered. The United turn. After a few moments, Captain All Types Of Animal Kreisberg, g 4 2 10 1600 to 1800 and occupied the place Especially, dig the Trio on "Smoke States began gradually to appre- Ramsey believing his barrage to Cantwell, g 2 2 6 hend the possibilities of industrial in the orchestra now usurped by the Gets in Your Eyes". have sufficiently softened up the Life Not Yet Mascots Small, g 0 0 0 development, and eager minds set piano. The strings of a harpsichord The other companies have also enemy line, ordered an all out at- Cerra, g 3 17 to work to create that miracle of They thought that all types of are plucked, instead of hit with a issued listenable Kern albums to tack. Once again, however, the Jackson, g 2 0 4 human integrity, the industrial animal life had been represented in ROCKBRIDGE MOTOR felt hammer as on the piano. All the capitalize on the publicity from Fighting Firsts dug in and proved system of the United States. One the suggestions for a school mascot music written in the above period the movie "Till the Clouds Roll their tenacity by pushing the invad- Totals 31 10 81 CO. might reasonably have thought last year at the University of Indi- was with the idea of the harpsi- By". Decca has three: Bing Crosby, ers back. Dodge & Plymouth that the industrialists would have ana, but the latest idea proved how chord as the mainstay of the orches- Irene Dunne, and Fred Waring. The daily news quizzes, which profited by the tragic example of This action, the heaviest of the wrong they were. Phone 289 tra. When the music was transcribed Victor's album features Al Good- are the delight of the Department the agriculturists by the initiation day, lasted until "Recall" sounded for piano much of pristine tone was man's Ork. while Columbia pre- Newest and most unique sugges- of Journalism at the University of of a policy of conservation. But signifying the end of the fight. sents Andre Kostelanetz. tion is the offering of a pet polecat. Indiana often bring unusual ans, lost. Here is a chance to hear the there was not time for such an In spite of the fierce fighting, cas- According to the owner's descrip. wers. One professor asked his class brilliant and sparkling effect of the anachronous plague of the Old ualties were surprisingly light. Sev- CONCERTOS FOR DANCING tion, it is a beautiful and docile "What are the Big and Little In. older running mate to the present World. Why should the United eral Cadet Officers received blows Harris, Woodson Co. i Freddy Martin—Victor) animal with a large bushy black ches?" A student answered with, day piano. States worry; were not ou resour- from the rear, doubtless the results All' of Freddy's famous Rach- r and white tail. And he is willing "The Big Inch is what John L. Inc. The music in this album was writ- ces inexhaustable? Today we are of accidental miscalculations of ele- maninoff, Grieg, and Tchaikowsky to part with his pet if it is accepted Lewis wants and the Little Inch is ten to help cure Bach's patron of beginning to suffer the consequen- vation and range by underclass "The House Of Sweets" concerto numbers are reissued in as the I. U. mascot. The beauty of what the government is willing to insomnia. The music was to be play- ces of such a wasteful policy. For members of their organizations. Two Since 1901 this album of eight sides. While the offer is this: the skunk has give him." The prof gave him full j ed by the most famous and talented many of our minerals we must Staff Officers also reported being none of these numbers "jump", been "dehydrated"—no fumes. credit. harpsichordist of that time, Theo- look to other parts of the world; hit after they had joined the battle neither do they lull you to sleep. dore Goldberg, while the patron the present output of iron is barely with the companies to which they A fine medium for both "longhairs" The modern girl adores spinning went to sleep. Johann Sebastian sufficient; our oil reserves may be were attached. and "cats", and very nice for wheels, but she wants four of Bach wrote the original aria and exhausted in our own lifetime. dancing. An eminent historian explained them and a spare. Compliments Of nariatians, and they were called that interbattalion snow ball battles The picture of prodigious waste "Goldberg Variations" after their i BLUE SKIES (Fred Astaire, Bing are the lineal descendents of the is not yet complete. To solve the HUGER - DAVIDSON SALE CO. INC. first performances. | Crosby—Decca) immortal charge at New Market. pressing need for more land to re- ARTHUR SILVER'S Lexington, Va. — Staunton, Va. An aria is a melody or simple Almost all of the featured songs place that worn out by continuous The traditions of that historic bat- tune. You probably recognize the in the recent movie "Blue Skies" use, we have resorted to a simple tle were followed to the letter even word from its use in operas. An are in this tasty collection, includ- and typically American strategem to the rumor that the first command Clothes And Furnishings aria in an opera is an elaborate, ing that swell novelty number, —we have cut and burned our vast given in the glorious antecedant was POLLARD & BAGBY, INC. accompanied melody sung by a sing- "I've Got My Captain Working forests, and have cultivated the "All Rats in the front rank." le voice. It is also a device used by ROBT. E. LEE HOTET For Me Now." land thus cleared. The result of Real Estate And Insnrance singers to show the range and depth this error has been two fold. In FINIAN'S RAINBOW (Russ Case of their voices. Bach wrote a simple the first place we have almost j Years Ago 1009 E. Main St. and Ork—Victor) melody and then worked out thirty completely depleted our sources I These ditties aren't too popular (Continued from Page 2) Richmond- Virginia variations. These variations encom- of timber. Secondly, the top soil, yet, because they're from the new pass every mood and rhythm. exposed by the destruction of the the arm CHAPSTICK CO. smash musical still on Broadway, forests to the ravages of wind Of some two-timin' guy Lynchburg, Va and haven't had time to circulate. and fiood, is being carried away, And all she gave me in the moon's But if you want to treat yourself Sidelines leaving instead of virgin forests warm charm to next month's hit tunes today, WHEN IN LYNCHBURG vast dust bowls. Yet still we re- Was a laugh—and a cool "good- Continued From Page 2 listen to Russ Case's bright treat- fuse to learn. There is no adequate bye." ments of the show's hit tunes. The that our underprivileged friends are program for forest conservation Make The subjected to the inhuman torture On the single sides: i or program of reforestation. She ain't going' to play me no more; VIRGINIA CAFE I Are we wise enough to realize of the ratline. Single them out and HOODLE ADI>LE, ANNIVERSA- Don't think I'm talkin' fiction. (American) WHITE HOUSE try to make them see that neither RY SONG (Tex Bcneke-Victor) the true perils of our policy 0, The fruit she'll get is at the store— Meals Steaks RESTAURANT we nor the rats have time for such Written by Ray McKinley, Addie exploitation? Surely we cannot I've said my benediction. Prices Reasonable folly. is one of those rocking jam num- continue much longer our prodi- Your Headquarters As you all know, one year and bers which have proved so popu- gious waste and hope to remain lar of late. A blues vocal with some economic ally independent. The three days ago we relaxed and look- Intramurals C. F. LAUTERBACH'S SONS ed around. Then for the first time fantastic lyrics by Tex helps the problem is upon us; we cannot (Contniued from Page 1) the name of 49-B echoed off the cause along- Song is the hit from escape the responsibility of its so- Jewelers and Silversmiths the "Jolson Story", performed walls of barracks. Today let's keep lution; we dare not fait. In order to complete the intra- 122 N. Sycamore St. straight forwardly here by the the same fresh ring in our name Perhaps a few concrete sugges- mural program cadets will not at- Mello Larks and full band. that we found the day we lost our tions are in order. In the first place, tend parade on Thursdays for an PETERSBURG, VA. Keydets!! Indefinite time. Tel 529 tails, even though there are a good I'LL CLOSE MY EYES, MY BEL let us all give careful study to the many less voices. Let's stick togeth- AMI (Dinah Shore—Columbia) problem of conservation. Then let COME IN AND TRY each of us in his own field of en- A smoothie of the first order is deavor practice real conservaton; the romantic ballad, "Close My FOR CONSTRUCTION Our Steaks and Spaghetti and finally let us insist that our Eyes" as sung by delightful Dinah. elected representatives in the state Luck Construction Co. Richmond, Virginia Legion Seeks (Prediction: This will be No. 1 on We Are Always Ready To Give You Instant and federal governments inaugu- Luck Engineering Corp. the Hit Parade soon.) B-side is Richmond, Virginia (Continued from Page 1) rate and enforce an adequate pro- Service hurt by amateurish lyrics, but even Royal Stone Corp. Front Royal, Virginia to put you in touch with the proper gram of conservation. state officials of our organization in these aren't so bad coming from How will America answer this y.our state. Dinah. Southern Inn Restaurant great challenge? Sincerely yours, SITTIN' IN Donald G. 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