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VOLUME XXXII LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1939 NUMBER 15 Bunny Berigan Signed Last Meeting Headquarters President's Aviation Program For Mid-Winter Hops Of ASCE Held Releases Exam First Engagement Of Before Xmas Schedule For Increased National Defense Swing Band For VMI Mid-Winters Band Interesting Speeches Cramming To Hastings Announces Given By Cadets Start Jan. 23 May Provide Institute Air Unit Through the Music Corporation By FRED FLOWERS The following is the schedule of of America, the Hop Committee has December 22—'The VMI Student examinations for the first semester, C. E. Dept. Survey succeeded in signing Bunny Beri- Chapter of the American Society of session, 1938-1939. gan and his band to play for the Civil Engineers held a meeting from January - February, 1939 Included In Dept. Mid-Winter Hops which are sche- 8 to 9 this morning. President Morris Monday, January 23—First day of duled for the 24th and 25th of Feb- Turner opened the meeting and an- examination period. Commerce Sites nounced that the program for the ruary. The Hop Committee was Friday, February 3—Last day of By W. S. McCAULEY very fortunate to contact this band, day would consist of several talks examination period. Acting on the recent decision of which has received great acclaim given by members. Re-examination dates—Saturday, President Roosevelt to train over recently from the swing authorities. O. M. Wolcott spoke upon "Wind Jan. 28; Friday, February 3. 100,000 reserve flyers in order to Erosion" and the successful use of Rapid Rise To Fame FIRST CLASS further strengthen the national de- irrigation from wells to prevent the Comparatively unknown six Chemical Section fense, Institute authorities are now blowing away of top soil in parts of months ago, Bunny Berigan, sizzling Industrial Chemistry: Monday, in contact with War Department of- Nebraska. He stated that in one trumpeter of swing rhythms, topped Jan. 23, M-B 102. ficials in an attempt to install a project the yield per acre jumped his sensational rise to nationwide Mineralogy: Wednesday, Jan. 25, training course in aviation at VMI. from the previous four or five bush- fame a few months ago when he M-B 305. This new corps of reserve flyers is els up to 100 bushels in the first replaced his old orchestra mate, Economics: Thursday, Jan. 26, S-S only one of the many steps toward year. Benny Goodman, at the Hotel Penn- third floor. the "armed neutrality" that this na- The next talk in the series was on sylvania, in New York city and lat- Organic Chemistry: Monday, Jan. tion is striving to maintain. er followed Tommy Dorsey at the "Steel Fitting," given by W. M. Hais- BUNNY BERIGAN 30, M-B 102. Major-General Charles E. Kil- Pavillion Royal. Recently termin- lip. He told of the work of the Vir- Physical Chemistry: Wednesday, bourne announced that he has writ- ating a sensational four week en- ginia Bridge Company, a U. S. Steel Feb. 1, M-B 102. ten Brigadier-General George Mar- gagement at the Paramount Thea- subsidiary which assembles unit VMI Men Gather Fre-Medical shall, deputy chief of staff of the tre, New York City, the famous parts which would be difficult to French: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S 14. Army and a graduate of VMI in the swing maestro, Bunny Berigan, with assemble in the field. Haislip de- During Christmas German: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S 12. class of 1901, in order to secure in- his orchestra are now on tour. Beri- scribed the great care and close in- Biology: Wednesday, Jan. 25, S-S formation about the proposed avia- gan's band is familiar to people in spection given to the fitting opera- At Sectional Hops Sub-basement. tion course at the Institute. General this area, having broadcast sev- tions. The various sectional clubs Economics: Thursday, Jan. 26, S-S Marshall is in an excellent position eral times weekly on the net works, J. E. Pitman spoke on the con- throughout the state made merry third floor. to advise and to aid in carrying and for the past several months struction of the Golden Gate bridge, during the Yuletide by sponsoring Organic Chemistry: Monday, Jan. through such a plan. having appeared on the "Fun in emphasizing the huge size of the club dances which took place at 30, M-B 102. The Hon. Dave Satterfield, a mem- Swingtime" series over a national bridge by giving some of the speci- different times during the furlough. Physical Chemistry: Wednesday, ber of the House of Representatives hook-up. * fications. He stated that the towers from the third district of Virginia, The Richmond Club was the first are higher than the Washington Feb. 1, M-B 102. Hot Trumpeter announced last Friday that he to have its dance. The guests lis- Monument and that fenders had to Civil Engineering Section Like Goodman, who specializes would recommend such courses nec- tened to the music of the Old Do- be used in 100 feet of water to build Concrete Design: Monday, Jan. 23, on the clarinet, Bunny plays his essary to flying instruction be es- minion Orchestra in the main ball- the piers. The finished main cable N-E 209. hot trumpet in almost every num- tablished at VMI and at the Vir- room of the Commonwealth Club. contains 80,000 miles of wire, is 36>/4 Heat Engineering: Wednesday, ber and directs his band at the ginia Polytechnic Institute. These This hop, which took place on Tues- in diameter, and has a tensile Jan. 25, N-E 200, 202. same time. He sets the pace for the two schools were not included in day, December 27, was one of the strnegth of 63,000,000 pounds. Economics: Thursday, Jan. 26, S-S band and they swing right along the original list of institutions, most successful, cadets from all third floor. behind him. H. L. Rucker told of his experi parts of the East attending. scheduled to be provided with these ences in the National • Guard,' de- Structures: Monday, Jan. 30, N-E Before organizing his own band, courses. The Ambassador Club gave its scribing especially a summer prac- 209, 211. he was heard with Rudy Vallee, Plans For Airport dance the same evening as the tice engagement between two Na- English and Speaking: Tuesday, Tommy Dorsey, Abe Lyman, and The main drawback in the estab- Richmond Club. The party was held tional Guard regiments. According Jan. 31, S-S 38. Benny Goodman. While he was with lishment of such courses at VMI is at the Lord Fairfax Club in Alexan- to Rucker, the intelligence depart- Highway Engineering: Thursday, COL. F. C. HARRINGTON f 1 Tommy Dorsey, he handled some of the lack of an airport in the vicinity dria with Buddy Myer and his boys ment of the winning side actually Feb. 3, N-E 209, 211. the arrangements and contributed of Lexngton. The Department of furnishing the rhythm. won the battle, for since both sides Electrical Engineering Section greaUy to Dorsey's rise to fame. Not- Commerce, has, however, had over The Norfolk-Portsmouth Club were dressed alike it was an easy Heat Engineering: Monday, Jan. Former YMI Man Appointed Successor able among his achievements is his five hundred sites suitable for air- held its dance at the Town Club in trick to spy into the enemy head- 23, N-E 202. trumpet solo in Dorsey's immortal ports surveyed and these surveys Norfolk on December 28. The Nor- quarters and obtain their plans. A. C. Machinery: Wednesday, Jan. To Hopkins As Administrator of WPA "Marie." will be studied carefully by Com- folk Collegians furnished the swing. F. C. Culpepper finished the series 25, N-E 207. Bunny says he has two ambitions Colonel Francis Clark Harrington, sioned a second lieutenant in the merce officials with an eye to hav- The Petersburg Club also gave a of talks with "Burning Gas Wells" Economics: Thursday, Jan. 26, S-S which bother him-a great deal. One recently appointed by President Corps of Engineers in the United ing a sufficient number of airports dance the same evening at the as his topic. He spoke specifically third floor. is to hide himself somewhere in Roosevelt to succeed Harry L. Hop- States Army, and soon was sent to and emergency landing fields Gray's Armory in Petersburg with on the famous Thompson Crater in Applications of Electric Power: the New York Philharmonic Sym- kins as head of the Works Progress the Canal Zone. His next post was in throughout the country. At the Com- the Southern Serenaders furnishing Louisiana. He told how the first Monday, Jan. 30, N-E 201. phony Orchestra some day, and, Administration, is a former VMI the Army Barracks at Vancouver, merce Department's request, Colonel the music. blast of gas mixed with sand cut Electrical Laboratory: Tuesday, while Toscanini is conducting De- cadet. He entered the Virginia Mili- Washington, and on February 27, R. A. Marr, Jr., and several First down the derrick, and added that Jan. 31, N-E 201. busey's "Afternoon of a Faun," sud- The Roanoke VMI Club combined tary Institute in the fall of 1904 at 1912, he received his commission as Classmen enrolled in the Civil En- the fire caused when the gas was ig- Mechanism, Thursday, Feb. 2, denly stand up and 'get hot.' with the Roanoke VPI Club in giv- the age of sixteen as a third class a first lieutenant. Next he spent four gineering course, made a complete nited accidentally the next day N-E 201. The other day dream that Bunny ing their dance. Many cadets from rat, but resigned the last day of years as instructor in mathematics survey of a stretch of land suitable could be seen for 50 miles around. Liberal Arts Section has is to go to the military academy both institutions attended. The VPI May, 1905. to enter the United States at West Point, and after that was for an airport, and submitted the The fire was finally put under con- French: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S 14. at West Point and do "reveille" and Kernels played for this dance, which Military Academy at West Point. made second in command of the surveys to the Department. This will trol after the drilling of several re- German: Monday, Jan. 12, S-S 12. "taps" in the hottest way he knows, was held at the Hotel Roanoke. Canal Zone. From there the govern- be included in the five hundred lief wells. Political Science: Wednesday, Jan. His father, William Clark Harring- and without warning. He thinks (Continued On Page 6) ment sent hom to the French War recommendations, a good number 25, S-S 14, 15, 16. ton, was born in Castleton, Vermont, that tfould startle the future gen College in Paris for four years, fi- of which will be submitted in a bill Economics: Thursday, Jan. 26, S-S and his mother, Victoria Marie Gau- erals. nally recalling him to this country to congress for immediate establish- third floor. thier, was born in Pointe Claire, Arranges Own Music Brownie Jailed In Roanoke Pound .to continue his service in the Corps ment of airports on the chosen sites. History: Monday, Jan. 30, S-S 18. Province of Quebec, Canada, but Rated as one of the greatest swing of Engineers ln Washington. Therein lies VMI's great hope in While Seeing City During Furlough Philosophy: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S they were living in Bristol, Virginia, maestros in the country, Bunny securing a base for such training as 11, 14. when he was born, on September In June, 1915, he married Miss keeps working diligently to retain By D. G. McMILLIN known at VMI, and probably puz- the government might authorize. Literature: Thursday, Feb. 2, S-S 10, 1888. He spent his boyhood in Eleanor Crozier Reyburn of Phila- his popularity. He makes some of his Although the air is filled at this zled by the absence of bugle calls The officials of the Lynchburg 37. Bristol and graduated from the pub- delphia, Pennsylvania, who died in own arrangements, and supervises post-Xmas season with stories of and formations. Here, also, he ex- airport have notified the Superin- M-B is Maury Brook Hall; S-S is lic schools there before he came to February, 1938, leaving him two the others, keeps a strong hand at trips taken, scraps gotten in and out perienced his first taste, in at least tendent that any facilities that they Scott Shipp Hall; N-E is Nichols VMI. He entered the United States children. The elder, William Clark rehearsals, and maintains both, his of, and battles fought during the two years, of a real bath wtih soap have to offer will be at the Insti- Engineering Hall. Rooms indicated Military Academy on June 15, 1905, Harrington, is a sophomore at Yale, own personal playing and his band's furlough, it is a safe bet that Brow- and hot water. However, the lazy tue's disposal in the event that the by numbers. and graduated on June 11, 1909, tak- and his daughter, Mary Eleanor playing at the same amazing level. nie, popular barracks dog, could city life was apparently displeasing ing second stand in his class. who is eleven years old, lives with request for such a course is granted. His greatest musical thrill occur- if he chose to talk, outspin any yarn to him, for on Christmas Eve he SECOND CLASS At his graduation he was commis- him in Washington. General Kilbourne, who is quite Chemical Section and Pre-Medical red, he avers, when he discovered told. "Brownie," who is also affec- disappeared. His hosts thought for a an authority on the Aviation Re- Biology: Tuesday, Jan. 24, S-S he had four octave range on the tionately known as "Timmie," day or two that he was merely on serve training, have served as the Sub-basement. trumpet and could reach an F over "Brown Daddy," and "Red Dog," a scouting tour of the city, seeing War Department's representative on Analytical Chemistry: Friday, Jan. Practice Begins Burress Announces high C. not to mention other names not so the sights, and making new ac- a committee investigating such During his engagement here he affectionately cast upon him when quaintances, but when he failed to 27, M-B 102. For Second Class Parades To Be courses that served as experiments will present charming Kathleen he enters a room with a newly wax- show up by December 27, they be- Physics: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S first during the period from 1931 until Lane, radio songtress, and Dick ed floor during a rainstorm, or non- came worried and began to look for floor (except 12). Show In J M Hall At Option of OC 1934, stated that no definite an- Wharton, song stylist. Their swing chantly treads on a new cadet's him. No trace was found of him, Geology: Thursday, Feb. 2, M-B nouncement can be made on this versions of vocal interludes are pic running shine, has been a fixture either in the neighborhood or on 305. This year's Second Class Show, During the months of January and subject since the plan is in only its turesque contributions to Berigan's around barracks for nearly two the downtown streets, and things French or German: Thursday, Feb. although not scheduled for produc- February, parades will not be held primary stages. He said, however, cyclonic masterpieces. years, and is an adopted Brother looked dark for the only four-footed 2, S-S first floor. tion until Easter Hops, is well un- unless the officer in charge decides that during this experimental stage Rat of the classes of '38, '39, '40, '41, cadet, when it was suggested that Civil Engineering Section derway, with practices being held in that the weather is suitable. Here- these courses proved to be utter Three Men Receive and the rats. He attends all for- they try the city pound. This they Sanitary Engineering: Monday, JM Hall every day on which pa- tofore, regimental review has been failures, and thus were discontinued mations, including penalty tours, did and found Brownie in the mid- Jan. 23, N-E 105. rade is not held. Four have already held five times weekly unless other- because they produced an excess of Appointments eats in the mess hall with the Corps, dle of a pack of pedigrees, house Mechanics: Wednesday, Jan. 25, been held at this date, and director wise turned out. Rain and snow ground officers and not nearly Upon recommendation of the and sleeps at night in some cadet's dogs, and mongrels, seemingly hav- N-E 105. M. B. Mackinnon is entirely satis- usually make only a few parades enough actual aviators to make such room. fied with the performance of the Commandant, the following cadets ing the time of his life. It was not Mechanics: Friday, Jan. 27, N-E possible in these two months. For courses worthwhUe. Though the learned why he was picked up, or cast so far. The show, which is were appointed to rank last night: This past Christmas being 105. this reason it has been decided that process may be a long one, the In- where he had been, but from his "Charley's Aunt" by Brandon To be Cadet Sergeant: McCall, Brownie's second at the Institute, Physics: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S first there will be no parade unless oth- stitute will attempt to have such it was decided by B. W. Mundy, R. appearance and the way he needed Thomas, is the type of humorous K. C. floor. erwise announced. This will not af- instruction on its curriculum. S. Aaron and M. R. Morrissett, three another bath, they decided that he Surveying: Thursday, Feb. 2, N-E play which appeals to the cast as To be Cadet Corporals: Rennolds, fect the number of reviews, but Colonel W. A. Burress said that of his cadet friends, who last spring had not been keeping the best of 105. well as the audience, and the actors W. G.; Littlejohn, E. P. will merely cut down on the num- VMI graduates, who are high up in No official information as to the bought him a license, that he de- company. Home again he went with Electrical Engineering Section seem to enjoy working in it. ber of turnouts in barracks regard- the command of the Army Air Mundy and this time remained un- date of make-overs and reorganiza- served a furlough with the Corps, Mathematics: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S Mackinnon has announced the Corps, have been trying for sev- til time to return to school. He ing them. tion of the Corps has yet been re- so he accompanied them to Mundy's 28. complete business staff for the play. eral years to bring such a course to made the trip safely and arrived ceived, but they will probably take home in Roanoke. Here he loafed Mechanics: Wednesday, Jan. 25, W. G. Rennolds will be assistant di- the school. Although the plan is an place shortly after exams. At this for several days, enjoying the big showing more regret than anyone N-E 105. rector; E. I. Brown, business man- W. Kohnstamm, stage manager; and old one, the Commandant stated else at returning from a glorious time all Cadet officers and non- city with all the cars and houses, Mechanics: Friday, Jan. 27, N-E ager; B. F. Kump, property man- E. B. Bradford, R. T. Wright, A. G. that recent interest shown by tbe commissioned officers are reduced meeting and playing with different vacation for a five and a half 105. ager; D. G. McMillin, publicity man- Williams, J. A. Hughes, and L. S. general public may give impetus months' stay at school. and made again. dogs from the three or four he had (Continued On Page 8) ager; W. S. Griffith, electrician; J. Porter, assistant stage managers. to the proposal. J. R. A. HOBSON, JR., '22, was appointed to succeed GEORGE H. WHITFIELD as director of ^1.113. €abct Richmond's Public Utilities. After graduat- IPSO FACTO ODDS 'n ENDS Eaves Dropping with the Emir ing from VMI in Electrical Engineering, By G. S. Andrew D. J. Stroop J. M. Carpenter Published every Tuesday afternoon. Entered at the Postofflce at Lexington, Va., as second class matter. HOBSON served five years with the Public Ser- vice Production Company of Newark, for two has it that IVAL'S gal gave him the O. S. ANDREW, JR. Editor-in-Chief CHRISTMAS FURLOUGH I wonder how many other per- In accordance with the editorial years with the DuPont Company at Old Hick- air for a Christmas present. That's H. W. ELLERSON, JR , Business Manager is, sadly, a thing of the past, and sons have ever been in the same policy of this column, i. e., All the all right brother rat, the best things ory, Tenn., and at Ampthill, for four years the barracks crepe hangers are still fix I find myself in right at this news that's fit to squin, the Emir in life are free. Speaking of Christ- Editorial Start with the consulting firm of Chase and Waring, plying their avocation with wistful present moment? Here I sit, a brand presents this one on himself. Had a L. E. HUDGINS Sports Editor date with my R. F. D. (ring figure mas presents, the Emir's gift of a W. R. SMITHEY Asst. Sports Editor and from 1933 until his recent appointment tales of past pleasures, and mourn- new piece of paper in this borrow- gold doughnut hole won great fav- G. P. FOSQUE Asst. Sports Editor ful bewailings of their present stat- ed machine, and not a darn thing date, not to be confused with the P. W. CHASE Alumni Editor as engineer with the Public Wonts Adminis- or at Hollins. F. W. T. C. ADAMS Feature Editor us. Ah, well, "Christmas comes but of any note to write about. However, usual meaning) one night and be- D. J. STROOP Exchange Editor tration. HOBSON was recommended for his once a year, etc., etc., etc." And that fore the evening was very old was J. M. CARPENTER Exchange Editor we did pick up a few choice bits the Remembering that Major Ritchey D. P. DIGGES "Morale" Editor present position by Mayor FULMER BRIGHT. is that. first day back . . . casually informed that I was only once spent a Christmas vacation the fourth date of the day. Innocent- Associate Editors In The Mess Hall making esters, Tinsley went out and ly believeing this to be the pay-off, J. G. Hundley, B. M. Gilliam, J. S. McCracken, D. G. McMillen, THE GOVERNMENT . . . naw I couldn't do it, she was made one himself this furlough, but R. W. Moncure, A. V. Carr, R. H. Pritchett General GEORGE C. MARSHALL, '01, was pro- you can imagine my amazement (to C. Beach A M. McKlnnon (Sport Associates) has finally caught up with our still in love with her husband when he hasn't told the Major about it R. N. Shiverts (Alumni) moted to the position of Deputy Chief of say nothing of chagrin) when the roommate. We entered the "dog- I got home . . . yet. That ought to be a real story. little lady put the Panther Eyes Staff Assistants Staff, War Plans Division of the War Depart- house" this morning and found him . . three cars full of girls, one Call at 128. Equally good is Pres- on the first trumpet player in the Y. Boatner, T. Moncure, C. Satterfield, G. S. Home. R. S. Meisel, ment General Staff. During the World War, autographing a lengthy explanation cadet in each car, oh gawd, what ton's tale of the Old West entitled, R. T. Wright, J. G. Paul, E. M. Meyer, R. L. Spoar, H. J. local dance emporium. It's hell to be "Death Valley Days". Fore»man. W. McCauley. R. L. Goldsmith, W. K. Goolrick General MARSHALL served on the general to the Department of Internal Reve- was I supposed to do . . . a powerhouse. staff of the First Division, AEF, for over a nue and to the effect that: No, he . . of all the luck, there At the VMI Richmond Club dance, Business Staff the "guests" were startled when W. H. COX Subscription Manager year, participating in the attack on Cantigny had not paid an income tax, I sat when her ole man walked in. After a trip to the Briarpatch on R. J. TUCKER Advertising Manager because his income was limited to . . yea, I spent one sober night, Sunday. Snag (I certify I'm a pow- somebody opened a fawcet and J. PASCO. JR. Circulation Manager and serving in the Toul Defensive Sector. W. F. WOLCOTT Staff Secretary ROTC checks and the monthly stip- but I can't remember which one erhouse) Meem has just about de- COACH Griffin and WHISKEY Irv- Following two month's duty with the Opera- end from home. . . how could I resist? There was cided to change his cognomen to ing poured out. They poured right . . . Editor this Issue . . . tions Section of the General Staff at General the mistletoe ... "Certify I'm beginning to doubt that into the festivities, being greeted by I'm a powerhouse." This flash is shouts of "Put me in, Coach," and D. G. McMlLLIN Headquarters in Chaumont in July-August, THE DYNAMITING . . darn if I knew she'd ever take through the courtesy of the H. N. "Hi-Yo Whiskey." 1918, he was assigned for the remainder of of the rock around the base of the me up on it . . . . . I kissed her once and she Taylor News Service, Inc. V. M. I. Roll Of Honor the period of hostilities to the Operations Sec- flagpoles has attracted the attention Funny thing about the barracks of many a barracks occupant. We didn't tell me to stop so . . . George White had an interesting boys, that everywhere that free re- The list, compiled recently by the Rich- tion of the General Staff of the First Ameri- joined the general crowd of rub- . . I told her to wait until June experience during the recent fur- freshments were served during the mond Times-Dispatch, of 12 Virginians who can Army, participating in the St. Mihiel and bernecks that gathered around one and I'd marry her . . . lough. It seems that White had a Holiday season, the boys were pres- have made outstanding contributions to Vir- Meuse-Argonne offensives. MARSHALL was pole to wonder with the workmen . . . Another ten days would have date with a gal one night and after ent in a body. The more fluid the ginia and to the nation during 1938 has aide to General PERSHING in France and in why one charge of dynamite had killed me . . . depositing the little lady on her refreshments, the more popular the . . I still don't know how I said place. Washington from 1919 to 1924. Subsequent as refused to go off. threshold, had a late date with an- prompted the CADET, in the hope that this good-bye to her. I wonder if you other. During this date, his original Mystery of the Week: What was lt signments have included duty in this country The show was of interest until a will establish a precedent, to compile a sim- workman started to drill a new could get married and get by with date's pop dropped in . . . and that "Potent" Peebles got that "Sad ilar list of VMI Alumni who have rendered and in China. In July, 1938, he was assigned hole four inches from the unexplod- it? . . . George dropped out. Sam" Samans wouldn't take. praiseworthy service in state, national, and to the War Department General Staff as As- ed charge. Not being able to pic- . . . Say Bro. Rat can you get "Rickenbacker" Tinsley bought The C-3 Poker Club has decided international affairs during the past year. The sistant Chief of Staff, which position he held ture a dynamite cap as a good shock married on 135 a month and still be some stock during Christmas. His to assess "Locks" Saunders $5.00 to happy? . . . holdings are in the Firestone Rub- each member to cover his "Lights" seven Alumni chosen here for VMI's 1938 until his promotion last October. absorber, we got out of the way— and fast. And all we can do now is sit ber Co. "Rickenbacker" is quoted during the year just ended. Roll of Honor are not the only Alumni who around and count the days until they as follows, "When I get behind the "Macney" Little of Richmond have been outstanding in 1938. They are Colonel F. C.* HARRINGTON has been re- let us out of this fire trap for good WHEEL I'm BLIND to all obstacles, found local "cooperation" a little FOUR MEN, and always. YEA FINALS 1 ! ! ! and anyway, the stock is due for a slow during furlough and ended up those whose distinguished advancements in cently appointed by President ROOSEVELT to a Captain and three Lieutenants, Come here MISTER, how many jump when the spectators hear by paying an ex-"Tobes' Terrace" various fields have brought credit to them- succeed HARRY HOPKINS as WPA Adminis- were gathered around the colored days is it till Easters? I got me a about my heavy buying." toothsome a visit 'way up in Joi- chart on the table. Outside, the clat selves and to the Institute. trator when the latter was elevated to the gal coming up then. WHAT you During the Christmas furlough, sey. While we're on the subject ter of arms gave notice of the Reg! position of Secretary of Commerce. Colonel don't know! Look Mister who's sup- "Bucky" Jacobs, who has heretofore Little says that since Christmas is ment assembling in hurried order. posed to know you or me? The hell been known as the ACE TWIRLER over, "cooperation" at nearby in- GEORGE D. BROOKE, '00, whose election to HARRINGTON attended VMI only one school Nervously one of the officers. I am Mister, are you trying to get of the Barbary Coast hurling staff, stitutions has hit a new high and the presidency of the Chesapeake and Ohio year before receiving his appointment to Lieutenant, lit a cigarette, puffed funny? acquired the new name, "Blast Fur- goes out on a limb to predict pros- West Point, and although he was never grad- quickly, and then unconsciously Railroad occurred on December 29, 1937, has nace." perity along this line for the New tossed the "weed" aside. One of his been included in the 1938 Roll of Honor be- uated from the Institute, he can be listed on Once Again An unconfirmed barracks rumor Year. (Continued From First Page) companions proceeded to methodi- cause of the distinction of heading the most VMI's 1938 Roll of Honor for distinguished one of the boys brought a contri- cally chew his fingernails with con- bution around to the hole. He important unit of the railroad dynasty cre- advancement in his particular field. Before stant deliberation. wasn't sure where it had come from, ated by the VAN SWERINGEN brothers, despite being head of the WPA, Colonel HARRINGTON Finally the Captain spoke. but thought we might be able to use the fact that BROOKE'S election does not quite had served that agency as Deputy Adminis- "This defense is impenetrable!' it. Thanks a lot fella we appreciate "Wait," answered a Lieutenant, fall within the limits of 1938. trator. —J. G. H. it a lot . . . here 'tis. Not to an attack along this line." From a restricted parking place After being graduated in Civil Engineer- He moved a marker to a new posi- directly in front of one of the local ing at VMI in 1900, BROOKE taught for two tion. "A More Picturesque Speech" banks a fashionable young womjta years at Culver Military Academy. Follow- The four men gathered closer to Once upon a time someone, just to be slipped from behind the wheel of a ing this, he worked for the Baltimore and the table. different, used a slang expression at VMI. (Continued on Page Six) Ohio Railroad as rodman until the war, dur- Suddenly the shrill notes of a Like the snowball rolling down hill, this bugle rent the air. With his hand ing which he supervised the operating of the new craze gathered followers. And when poised in the smoke-filled air above Alleghany Division of the Railroad Adminis- the next rat class entered they found it the table, the Captain looked up Off and On tration. BROOKE joined the C. and O. in 1924 and whispered in a strained voice, hallowed tradition. By WATT ELLERSON as assistant to the vice-president and suc- Listen! We'll be late!" Now slang and mild profanity at times ceeded to the presidency W. J. HARAHAN, who With .this the four Cadets rushed F. C. P. Footnotes . . . The broth- may seem indispensable as a mode of ex out to drill, leaving their game of died December 14, 1937. ers seem to have gotten off to a pression. But we have created a language Chinese checkers. very proper start on the New Year so different from that of society that we social events this past week-end JOHN C. HAGAN, JR., '21, was elected presi- are at a loss when we return to polite com BACK Attendance was extremely heavy in dent of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce pany. Paradoxically, we spend four years, to the flag poles again. How many most of the young ladies' hangouts, on January 13. HAGAN, a native of Richmond, people noticed, when the pole was and we do mean HANG ... Of as the educators say, in preparation for life course, as someone remarked to attended preparatory school there before en- finally lowered to the ground, that in studying the culture of the civilization of the brass ball on its peak was rid- our all-perceiving ears, "we have to tering VMI where he was graduated in 1921. which we are a part, yet we actually lose dled with bullet holes. We were work fast in January 'cus they don't He served for one term on the advisory board what control of that beautiful language we quite at a loss to explain this riddle give us a whole week-end this of the Richmond Chapter, American Insti- have learned and substitute therefor a crude (pardon, please), and were about month to do our dirty work in" . . . tute of Banking, for three years on the board common slang in an attempt to be modern to credit it to the Yankee raid of hope you gals noted the definite "come and get me in a hurry" at- of directors of the Richmond Chamber of or collegiate or whatever the motive may be 1864, when we discovered that the answer lay in the possession of a titude which seems to prevail at Commerce, for two years as chairman of the Profanity is not the mark of a worldly consistent Summer School student, this present . . . RED may not know chamber's finance committee, and for one man, nor even of a man. It shows only ig and a nearly assassinated officer of it, but he's got trouble—spelled d-o-u-b-l-e—on hi s hands at this year as chairman of the chamber's commit- norance—a limited vocabulary or a lack of the Institute. A very interesting tale tee on taxation. HAGAN is a member of the —for further information see Stroop time ... It seems that his Christ- command of the vocabulary at hand. It has in 150. mas shopping won't allow herself to VMI Alumni Executive Committee and was never conveyed accurately a single thought be' exchanged at this early date . . . first president of the VMI Foundation. for it means nothing. and speaking of Christmas shopping, THEN On the other hand, there is a perfectly have you noticed how many of the then there is the keydet lad who, Macon's steadies have been Patchin' DE SEN CHANG, '20, considered by his good English word to fit every need, and to after marching to any one of his things up since the holidays? . . . Give us a ring— countrymen as the pioneer Chinese aviator, know the right word and use it is a mark three daily repasts at the mess hall, of course Graham swears that there was reviewed in "China's Who's Who," which of distinction in any group. always performs a strange ritual is "no place like home" but he hasn't was published January 22. CHANG is at pres- This is purely a personal matter — the before taking his seat at the festive been to the Patch enough yet . . . we're all at seat board. ent Chief Commanding Officer of the Cadet remedy rests with each one of us as indi The NOSE is definitely back on the In keeping with an old story, he DOTTED line—and I do mean Corps of the Central Aviation School at Han- viduals. And it is of utmost importance to solemnly surveys the scene before LINE—all wrapped up and ready OW you can telephone to scores of yachts, tug- chow with the rank of Colonel. He has visited each of us personally and to VMI.—E. N. L. him, and just as solemnly repeats the for delivery ... he says "easy come, America on several occasions to carry on his (Reprinted from the April 4,1938, issue of the CADET) mystifying formula—"Hebrew 13:8." easy go" .' . . WINDY stepped into N boats and fishing vessels, from any Bell tele- aeronautical research and has traveled For some time we observed the it the other night via MIKE when, phone. around the world studying aeronautical keeping of this symbolic recitation, after smoothing things over all day The outstanding element of President and upon accosting hm we received These boats are as easy to reach at sea as your science. CHANG was closely affiliated with Dr. to his ole cross-Patch, Mike gives ROOSEVELT'S recent message to Congress was nothing more than a glassy stare. it loud and clear that WINDY friends' homes ashore. Many are equipped with SUN YAT SEN, first president of China, during the fact that he placed religion first on his Being more curiously than relig- should've been Maconing it at Ma- Western Electric marine radio telephone, sea-going the latter's life. It was Dr. SUN YAT SEN who list of requisites for a stable democracy. This iously inclined, we decided to search con this past week-end . . . now all brother of your Bell telephone, and service is pro- recalled CHANG to China in 1924 to take charge is the first mention of this kind since ABRA- for the answer to the mysterious WINDY has to do is to go over to "Hebrew 13-8" in the Bible. Sure Macon this next week-end and of China's young air force. HAM LINCOLN. vided through radio telephone stations on land. enough, our efforts were rewarded. smooth that one down . . . even old The meaning of the cryptic, pre- WILLYCOTT is having that L. B. T. This new service is a great convenience to yachts- FRANK MCCARTHY, '33, was appointed The art of writing editorials consists of meal formula was revealed to us. (love bag trouble) ... he got some- men—a valuable business aid to operators of com- Technical Advisor to Warner Brothers' film the ability to combine the ultimate of the We found the answer in the Book thing for Christmas he can't eat, of Hebrews, Chapter 13, the eighth too . . . he says he doesn't want to, mercial craft. One more Btep toward enabling you version of the Broadway play, "Brother Rat." English language with the height of hypoc verse. but . . . it's too bad that TOM had to talk with anyone, anywhere, any time! MCCARTHY had a brief flash in the picture as risy. And if you don't believe us, look to be on OD the day we got back, the OD's orderly in the famous penalty tour it up for yourself. but DOT had fun playing around scene, but, despite a successful screen test Fill your mind with useful knowledge and with all the boys ... we note with interest that the count is consider- and a chance to stay permanently at Warner you will avoid empty words. Jimmy: We've got a new baby ed too, too foolish by KITTY and down at our house. Brothers, he left Hollywood in August fol- she wishes that he'd get a little Neighbor: How nice,—did the lowing the completion of the picture because Make the past the pinnacle from which more serious . . . however CARTER stork bring it? says he can't be any too careful he lacked screen aspirations. He went to New to peer further into the future. Jimmy: Oh, no. It developed from when he's got that old squeeze on York to handle the publicity for GEORGE AB- a unicellular amoeba.—Widow. (Continued on Page Six) BOTT'S stage production, "What A Life." Great principles are great powers. BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM . . . ALUMNI . . .

we may assume that JP is still the tional Park Service, Bill has been — ridge and the Tennessee National Quantico Chapter Re-elects Class Of'33 First I lady-killer we knew back in '29. employed since graduation with the In New Plan To AX, GB—George was a flying ca- Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company, Guard, in which he's a first lieu- Officers For The Coming Year det from graduation to the follow- Vandergrift, Pa. At present, he's a tenant. Advance News ing October, when he went to the special engineer in the fuel depart- CARRICO, JH — Miss Kathryn Colonel Shepard Forbes Lithographic Manufacturing ment, and shooting is still his hobby. Johnson, of Buffalo, N. Y., became Notes Of Class Company in Boston. Later he had BUIST, WE—"I still hate Roose- Mrs. John Carrico on March 13, Again President Notes From three years with the CCC and was velt and the great majority of his 1937. The Carricos are now in As A Unit married to Katharine Weydemeyer, policies," writes Bill, the unrecon- Waynesboro, Va., where John is on of Cranford, NJ. Now he is attach- The Quantico Chapter of the VMI Our Alumni By PHIL CHASE structed rebel from Nashville, where construction with DuPont. Address Alumni Association met tonight and ed as a first lieutenant to the Sev- he lives at 2505 Oakland Avenue. him at Box 882. Waynesboro. Now that the class agent program re-elected Lt.-Col. L. C. Shepard, enth Field Artillery, Fort Ethan Al- He's a real estate man—successful, Admiral Richard E. Byrd, x-'08, has started, many new Alumni CARTER, BD—The shipyard at Jr., President for the coming year. len. Permanent Address: 13 La Salle too—a clubman of renown, and "still commented recently on the 50,000 News will be uncovered from time Newport News continues to employ Other officers elected were Captain Avenue, Cranford, NJ. a VMI man 100%." copies of his new book "Alone," to time so that from week to week numerous VMI men, and prominent R. G. Hunt, Secretary and Treasurer BAGBY, JL—The old iron fireman BURKE, JO—Jimmy did so well which have been sold. Admiral throughout the year different issues in the '33 contingent is Berk Carter, and Captain W; I. Jordan, Vice- in person is still connected with the in his first year as interne at the Byrd was quoted as saying that he of the alumni page will be dedi- who has been in the service as long President. Guy F. Walton Company, 222 North Wisconsin General Hospital in Mad- did not count on the book's cated to various classes, depending as any of them. You can reach Berk Main Street, Danville, Virginia, and ison that he's back this year as res- Successful Year being as popular as it has turned on when the notes of each class be- at 3314 West Avenue, Newport News. showing builders how their homes ident physician. He's spending most HI The meeting, which was held in out to be and at one time felt that come available. These notes on the should be heated. Jimmy hasn't of his time in research, and loving the Officers' Mess at the Marine he would not have it published. The members of classes as a whole are aged a day and is still the same it. Still indefinite as to plans for the Brother Rats Barracks, Quantico, Virgina, was an book was written in self-defense to the result of hard work by class blond smoothie of third class day future, but we'll lay odds his name annual affair and at the meeting all the many questions that have been agents. Each year the agents have GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK will be on a shingle in Richmond, the members of the chapter agreed asked Admiral Byrd, relative to circulated bullentins among the BARKHURST, GL—George made that the year had been most suc- his feelings during the five months, a prompt response to the '33 call Va., before long. Drop In At members of their respective classes, In Bottles cessful and that the benefits gained vigil he kept in a small shack 123 but the Cadet feels that these notes this year, but didn't say much about CALHOUN, RD—Believing that a Sold By by the pleasant association of the miles away from Little America in should go further than that, so it is what he was doing. However, little learning is a dangerous thing, MILDRED MILLER'S chapter members had strengthened the Artie night. chances are that you can catch him Dick went back to the Northwestern POST EXCHANGE with this in mind that this plan is GIFT SHOP the VMI bonds in the Marine corps. begun. If you know of any notes at 1554 Logan Street, Denver Street, Dental School after a year of in- Colorado. terning in Philadelphia, and now Refreshments Served Alan Campbell, '25, is a co-au- that may have been left out from he's taking a master's degree at the After the adjournment of the thor with Dorothy Parker of the time to time, or you wish your class BELL, HJ—Theatrical advertising Chicago institution. His permanent meeting the members and their current motion picture, "Sweet- to appear in complete form, con- and supplies, including the 16 mm address is Farmer City, 111. ARTHUR SILVER Wives and dates joined in together hearts," starring Jeanette McDon- tact your class agent or the Gen field of motion pictures, are the line CALLIHAM, PW—"No wife, no for refreshments and dinner. At this ald and Nelson Eddy. eral Alumni Association Office. of Howard Bell, one of the few '33 Custom Tailoring and Furnishings children, no prospects," writes Dr. time the President acted as Toast- Frank McCarthy, agent for '33, men who owns his own business. Hotel Robert E. Lee Blackie, but he's making progress master, and it is reported that has formulated the idea of having Trade is Brisk, thank you, and you RAY TAYLOR, Representative Governor J. A. Price stated re- in his position with the Crompton speeches were made by all the a little paper entitled "Old 'Thirty can reach Howard at 5439 SE Lin- cently after a visit with Highway Shenandoah Company at Waynes- members. Three" printed every so often giv- coln Street, Portland, Oregon. Commissioner H. G. Shirley, that boro, Va., and,-on the side, he has ing news and comments relative to BERKELEY, RM—Red has been Mr. Shirley's condition seemed a solo-pilot rating in flying. that class. The one I have here is living at home in Petersburg and much improved after the illness CAPERTON, LM—Gandhi is still Atlanta Chapter Volume 1, Number 2, December, working like a Trojan all these years ADAIR-HUTTON, Inc. which he has had for several months. involved in any number of business 1938. So it is with the class of '33 for the Morris Plan Bank. This year "Serving the Public Over Half Century" Holds Meeting The Governor visited Mr. Shirley concerns dotting Tennessee, but he that we begin this new filan. Miss Flora Wilcox, also of Peters- Phone 58 Lexington, Va. in his home to discuss plans for devotes most of his time to the D&C A recent letter from R. B. Shelly burg, became a June bride while highway construction. Manufacturing company at Ethe- of the Atlanta, Ga., Alumni ADAMS, JN—Johnny is still on the Red stood beside her at the altar. Chapter stated that a group of ap- job with his father at the Adams Congratulations, Red! Eat That Home Cooked Meal at proximately fifty persons including Reverend Darby W. Betts, x-'34, Insurance Agency, Sault Ste., Marie BERNARD, GS—George made a alumni, wives and sweethearts at- Curate of the Ascension Church of Michigan. He is one of the few '33 start—and an excellent one—with VICTOR RECORDS tended a showing of "Brother Rat,' St. Louis, Missouri, was ordained men who has not changed position GE, but in April, 1936, he stepped THE VIRGINIA CAFE in Atalanta on December ninth. to Priesthood on December 20, since graduation. He's a first lieu- into a better position with the Brunswick, Blue Bird (AMERICAN) Social Planned 1938. tenant of engineers with the Michi- Aluminum Cooking Utensil Com- Prices Reasonable The alumni chapter met a few gan National Guard. pany, New Kensington, Pa. He's an Decca, Etc. 21 West Nelson Street :: Phone 728 days later at Rich's Tea Room in Announcement was recently made ALLEN, JF—Here's a boy that has electrical welding engineer. Address • Atlanta and plans were discussed of the coming marriage of Clunet at least his share of blessings: a job him at the Aluminum Club, New for having a social in the near fu- Holmes Pettyjohn, '36, and Miss as superintendent of the Clarks- Kensington, where he lives. ture. The past football season and Grace Christine Gilbert. The mar- burg (West Virginia, of couse) Ex- BOWMAN, JC — Here's achieve- Rockbridge Steam Laundry prospects for the future connected riage will take place in February. cavating Company ,an attractive ment! Since leaving VMI, Jimmy Weinberg's "Zoric Cleaners" with football were also talked oyer wife (Sara Crile), and a son, JF, has been working for the RFC and Paletots — Mess Jackets — Tuxedo Shirts by the members of the chapter pres- HI, born June 11, 1937. studying law at night. He got his de- tBook plates designed and drawn ent. ALLEN, JP—Since he is vice- gree in June, and since he didn't PHONE 185 by Charles E. Gilbert, '21, were re- -president of J. P. Allen & Company, send a new address, you can prob- cently received. These plates will JP is by way of being one of At- ably reach him at Room 525, RFC, be pasted in each book that becomes Marriage of R. W. lanta's more stable civic figures. Washington. part of the Hunter Pendleton Chem- This organization, you remember, is BRAYSHAW, WO—With the ex- Natural Bridge Hotel Boyd, '36 ical Library. The original drawing "The Store All Women Know," so ception of a short tour with the Na- Cadets - Let Vs Serve You December 11—Lieutenant R. W. is now in the museum. The plan Boyd, U. S. Marine Corps, was mar- for havng siuch a book was org- Open All Year WE FEATURE PARKER PENS—QUINK INK ried today to Miss Betty Louise inally suggested by Turner Arring- • Cutler, of Chula Vista, California. ton, '21. The plates depict the pur- Compliments of DELICIOUS SANDWICHES—COURTEOUS SERVICE Living In San Diego pose of the library and also honor The couple were married at St. Hunter Pendleton. Huger-Davidson Sale Company, Inc. Dining Room and Paul's Episcopal church at Yuma, RICE'S DRUG STORE Arizona. They will make their home Lexington, Va. :: Staunton, Va. Coffee Shop The epaulets of Major Thomas in San Diego, California, where Phone 41 Mundie, class of 1852, were recently Lieutenant Boyd is stationed, after presented to the museum by one a short wedding trip. of his grand-children, Basil C We Specialize in Burke. Major Mundie was a mem- Marriage of Penzold, '36 ber of the 55th Virginia Infantry SEA FOODS AND STEAKS C. S. A. and was killed in the battle Announcement was recently made of Fraser's Farm on June 30, 1862. of the coming marriage of Miss Mar- Southern Inn Restaurant garet Irene Childrey, of Yorktown, Virginia to Lieutenant A. F. Pen- A photograph of the Guinea Sta- zold, Jr., U. S. Marine Corps. tion where General Andrew Jack- VISITING CARDS The wedding will take place dur- died has recently been pre- ing the early spring of this year. sented to the museum by Mr. E. M. 100 Cards and Plate Miss Childrey attended Mary Bald- Hastings, Chief Engineer of the R. Artistically Engraved 1.85 Send for Samples win College in Staunton, Virginia, F. and P. Railroad. This building has and is now associated with the Wil- been restored by the R. F. and P. ROSS E. GRAY, Brentwood, Maryland McCRUM'S, Inc. liamsburg Restoration, Inc. Railroad and presented to the Na- Lieutenant Penzold is now sta- tional Park Service. Mr. Hastings tioned at the Marine Base at Quan- as Chief Engineer of the Roalriad was in charge of the restoration of tico, Virginia. the building. ANDRE STUDIO Marriage Of Mrs. W. H. Cocke, widow of Gen- OFFERS DAILY PHOTO SERVICE H. A. Wise, Jr. eral W. H. Cocke, former Superin- tendent of VMI, sailed recently with New Equipment for Candid Camera H. A. Wise, Jr., was married re- a friend aboard the Excambion for cently to Miss Mary Churchill Man- Enlargements a Mediterranean cruise. or, daughter of Mr. Edward P. Mel- lon and the late Mrs. Mellon of New "See IIs For Films and Photos" Mrs. W. D. Lamarr, President Gen- A Good Place to Meet Your York City. The couple were married eral of the United Daughters of the ALEC MORRISON, Representative in the Church of the Heavenly Rest Confederacy, recently included a in New York. plan for presenting a scholarship for After January fifteenth, the Friends and Enjoy Excellent study at VMI, in her suggestion for couple will be at home at 116 East the coming year to the organization. Ninety-Sixth street, New York city. The exact details of the scholar- Mr. Wise attended the Yale Law ship and how it will be awarded Sodas, Sandwiches9 Ice Cream School after graduating from VMI. could not be determined at this V. M. I. Mrs. Wise attended the Brearley time. School in New York and graduated from the Foxcroft School in Middle- burg in 1933. POST EXCHANGE Minnesota Club GIFT and Call 75 Holds Meeting ART SHOP For the Corps of Cadets The Minnesota Club held its an- ROBERT E. LIB HOTEL nual Yuletlde meeting on Christmas LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA night, Dec. 26, at Chief White Cloud's Teepee on Stony Mike's Point, Leech Lake, Minn. AU of its "ASK PETE" HE KNOWS FRANCIS H. HOPKINS members were present and Club GIFT CONSULTANT President Magoffin reports a very spirited and successful meeting. of us are aware that his brother, Maurice, also has a crackerjack Corps Addressed By . . . CAMPUS CAMERA . . . band, which, although it is not en- ... AIRING THE AIR .. tirely composed of feminine artists By SONNY PRITCHETT as is his brother's, Is a good organi- zation—he can be tuned in eVery Prominent Educator Thursday night from 7:30 to 8 over I don't suppose many of us lis- cracked gong and a few lines of gab WJZ, New York. Speaks On tened to the radio with any great about hats or something. In the Listen closely to the words of preparation. He showed that the amount of enthusiasm during Christ- morning after Irving Sharpe is "Get Out of Town" and you won't Opportunities proscrastinator, the doubter, the mas furlough. Did any pf you just through blowing up Rainbow bread wonder why some of us were not so waiter, never succeeds in life. "No happen to have Kay Kyser tuned in over Roanoke and in order to keep sorry to come back. January 4—Dr. Thomas G. Ben- man," he stated, "ever accomplishes last Wednesday of the furlough? If the radio on you are compelled to nett. educational advisor to the anything without making mistakes. you didn't, I suppose it is just as listen to "The Morning Devotion third corps area of the Civliian Con- It is that courageousness of heart, well ... he played the Mink Swing Hour"—just whip down to 1200 Four Brother Rats servation Corps, spoke to the Corps definiteness of purpose, conscious- very well in five different modes— where you will be entertained for in Jackson Memorial Hall on Wed- Teach At Y. M. I. ness of the knowledge gained—from it was darn good except for the song. the next half hour by a series of nesday, Jan. 4. He spoke on the A strange coincidence has brought one day to another, added and fus- I'll pay off when he stops playing fairly new recordings. All in all, subject "Your Opportunities and together four brother rats of the ed through determined effort until "Doin' the Lambeth Walk," which through the day Lynchburg will Theirs." class of '34. Captain Dillard, Leary, the goal, which seemed so far off he has played In every program give you anything from "The Wreck General Kilbourne introduced Dr. McCrary and Lipscomb were all and unattainable, is finally per- since July. of '97" to Shubert's "Unfinished Bennett and described his career. He graduated from the Institute at the ceived, and to a great degree real- Symphony." is a graduate of Western Mary- For Liberal Artists and some same time. Stranger still is the fact ized. land and holds his doctor's degree Chemists who like a little music to We all know about Phil Spitalny's that all four of them were in B Com- Dr. Bennett continued to show from Columbia. their afternoon reading period or all-girl orchestra and the fine enter- pany. While official records have how a man's perceptive plays a great siesta, as it is in most cases . . . Dr. Bennett began by citing the tainment they give the radio audi- not been examined, this is thought part in his success. "It (vision) WLVA (tune in your dial at 1200) opportunity which is being offered ence every Monday nite—how many to be a new record at VMI. teaches us," he stated, "to realize is most admirably equipped to to the Corps in their education. He that if we aj-e to attain a better handle your very wants. . . . All stated that they came to the VMI understanding to life's values, and day every day, they, over in Lynch- "to more nearly appreciate the bene- Come to the to hold a more practical and fuller burg, are a musical lot, from early fits of culture; to understand how THE ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NEWS place in the affairs of men, a mental morn till late afternoon they play to adjust themselves to the thinking image must be formed and kept music for a majority of the time. for Quality Printing and actions of others; to determine before us to lead us on." From 2 to 2:55 you can get their all their place in the affairs of men; WE PRINT THE V. M. I. CADET The Real Meaning of Profession request program of recorded tunes— and finally, to learn how to per- "To every man," said Dr. Bennett, from about 1 to 1:30 you are able to form useful work; work requiring "must come the understanding that hear the recorded music of any or- a coordinated mind and body, and a profession is not a term applied chestra they happen to pick on . . . through it to be able to earn a sat- to some particular activity, but later on in the afternoon you may isfactory living." See—HAMRIC & SMITH rather an attitude and the accom- get the classified "column of the From this point Dr. Bennett pro- plishment of the actual thing that air," which is nothing but one re- ceeded to paint a picture of the New Line of VMI Jewelry must be done." Any job, from ditch cording after the other with an in- work being done by the CCC in digging to a surgical operation, he terruption of about 15 seconds for a this area. He stated that it was be- , . . ' . . , . tv,o said, may be classed as a profession lieved tha tx teaching would help the _ ^ ^ wheu n done to the best of one's young man in the C. C. C. better fit ability. Former German Officer and Editor himself to meet the needs of the Dr. Bennett concluded with this world, to open the -doors of op- Tolleys' Hardware admonition, "Let each one, then, Lectures On War Experiences portunity. take stock of his individual prep- On the invitation of Colonel Hitler's repression of the news has Dr. Bennett went on to consider %Phone 24 aration, purpose, vision and effort Dixon, Mr. Oulenski, an ex-officer done a great deal of harm to Ger- some of the factors concerning the . . . Let him be sure that his activi- of the German army, addressed sev- man newspapers all over the world, opportunities open. He listed these ties, no matter what they may be, eral Second and Fourth class sec- particularly in Germany. A news- Guns - Hardware under four headings: preparation help to make a dignified and worth- tions on Dec. 21 on his personal ex- paper must be in favor of Hitler's for the activities of life, tenacity of Ammunition while life." periences during the World War. policy and print only the things he purpose, vision, and the real mean- During the first of the war all of approves if the paper expects to ing of one's profession. Germany's forces were concentrated last. The news situation, in short is Electrical Supplies Preparation For The Activities Of Work Progresses along the Western Front. When Rus- that there are no anti-Hitler papers Dupont Products Life sia entered the war with the Allies and there is no jnarket for pro-Hit- Dr. Bennett first stressed the On Road Widening she attacked East Prussia from ler papers since they contain no standards by which we are judged The East end of the parade ground three fronts. Mr. Oulenski, who had news. Mr. Oulenski tried to get in the world today. He showed how wheih before the Christmas furlough recently graduated from school in around this by keeping his paper these standards are ever-changing. looked very much like a plowed Konigsberg, went into the army as neutral. As a result he made ene^ In Lynchburg It's He stated that today such things field, has changed its appearance a first sergeant. East Prussia had mies on both sides and had to go as "the learning and appreciation and now is taking on the shape of been able to mobilize only enough out of business like all others. of others in business, social, and the wide road for which the first troops for one army. This army, Likes VMI MILLISER'S professional activities have become 44 battalion has been waiting. alone, routed all three Russian ar- Captain Dillard showed Mr. Oul- The Shopping Center" more and more a desired part of Construction work has come along mies by attacking them one at a enski around the Institute. They living." Dr. Bennett then showed time and leaving humbug fortifi- rapidly, and the road should be inspected the various buildings, the that one should realize the import- cations manned only by a handful Men's Shop completed within this week. The mess hall and barracks. Mr. Oulen' BUCK'S RADIO SERVICE ance not only of doing the things widened portion starts in front of of soldiers against the other two ar- ski also watched a number of for for well today, but of developing our- J. M. Hall, extends in a curve about mies. By cutting off the enemies' Lexington's Largest Phone 246 mations and remarked that the selves so as to be able to do the eight foot in the rear of Jackson means of retreat the Germans lit- Corps of Cadets is as fine a group things better tomorrow. "There is," statue, and then joins the old road erally slaughtered the Russian Correct Apparel of young men as he has ever seen. he said, "a sense of satisfation, a in front of the library. The flag- troops. Losses were heavy on both pride in surveying a work which poles, one of which has stood for sides. Mr. Oulenski, himself, was is rounded, full, exact, complete in sometime in the road, are both to wounded in one battle and had to all its parts which the superficial be moved up on a line with the withdraw to Danzig to recuperate. man, who leaves his work in a slov- statue. This new wide road will be He was awarded a commission as .enly, slipshod, half-finished condi- most appreciated by the members of What Is Life Without Recreation? Second Lieutenant and was sent to tion, can never know. It is this con- the first battalion, as it will allow Smith's Dry the Western Front after he left the scientious completeness which turns enough room to form the three com- hospital. His company was sur- work into art." panies without the crowding that Spend a pleasant, wholesome evening at a good clean rounded and captured by the French Cleaning Dr. Bennett continued by saying has been noticed since there have soon after and he spent the rest of reputable place that preparation, if one applies one- been three platoons. the war in a Paris concentration self. is never useless. He said, "If Works camp, where he was placed in he keeps faithfully busy each hour I LIKE CALCULUS! charge of a group of sixty other The Embassy Lunch of the working day, he can with per- On my first date prisoners to act as interpreter. Sev- fect certainty count, at least to a "Have Fun In A Nice Way" To differentiate eral Arab'ian and Turkish prisoners degree, on the attainments of the Log sin Z who spoke neither German or goals which he has set up." Cold Drinks of AU Kinds I thought my fate French caused considerable trouble. V. M. I. PRESSING SHOP He then cited the case of Christ Was sealed. Delicious Home Prepared Sandwiches of All Kinds who spent thirty years in perpara- Worked As Newspaper Man Operated Through For many years after the war and We Cordially Invite You To Pay Us A Visit and See tion for three years of work. But of late up to the present time Mr. Oulenski The Post Exchange For Yourself Dr. Bennett said that tenacity of I integrate served as one of the editors of a purpose is equally as important as Cot sec Z newspaper in Germany where Adolf How I rate! Steak To Grace Menu I reeled. For New Year's Supper Leave Your This ecstasy J. Ed Deaver & Sons V. M. I. UNDERSHIRTS Tomorrow night the Corps will be For work, with me, McCOY'S Dry Cleaning At The Shoe Rags — Polish treated to its annual New Year's Was strange. I said, Clothiers and Furnishers "Let the secret be V.M.I. PRESSING SHOP dinner in the Mess Hall. Mess Stew- Complete PHONE 25 Sweaters, Tennis Shoes, Sweat Socks ard Bryant asked the Corps to de- Revealed." cide on having either turkey, as Food Market usual, or steak. The Corps voted My head went swimmin', Send Home An "steak" by a large majority. My eyes were dimmin,' Old Va. Cured s Ham To supplement the steak there will Everything was red. • We Use Only Filtered be an apple juice cocktail, hash The curves were women! Solvent browned potatoes, fresh cauliflower, I'd been LEXINGTON, VA. Rockbridge National Bank lettuce and tomato salad with Rus- Sex appealed! sian dressing, celery and olives, hot Y. B„ '40. rolls, coffee and milk. Lemon me- LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA ringue pie will be the dessert. The Mess Hall will not be deco- WOODWARD & BOWLING PAUL M. PENICK, President S. M. DUNLAP, Vice-Preaident rated as it was for the Christmas Charlottesville Esso Service Station JOHN L. 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Keydets Drop First Game to Roanoke 52 to 28 HUDDLE Traec,afe and la lor with Cadet Mermen >' Volleyball Has ~ 0 I Plugs Of VMI Attack Andy Trzeciak Paces HUDGINS Open season Intramural The 1938 National Football Cam- Spotlight Keydets to Tally 13 paign, according to Joe F. Carr, Saturday Week President of the National Pro Lea- Ping Pong Captain Bill Irving Maroon Ace Has gue, was the most successful in the Progressing In Total Of 19 Points League's history. The fans went for Back In Form Coach Elmore the hard-fought and spectacular By BEACH Fine Fashion Traveling to the city auditorium game some 1,100,000 strong this past After 12 days of rest and relaxa- By MAJOR RAMEY in Roanoke last night, the 1939 edi- season, an increase of over 15 per tion over the Christmas holidays, Pushing Rats Intramural sports have begun tion of the Keydet basketeers open- cent for the 1937 season. Carr states a squad of approximately 18 tank- again for the swing down the stretch Open Season With ed their season by dropping a that so evenly matched were the men have returned to Major Wal- before examinations start. At the game to the state champions teams in the league this year that ter Lowry, eager for swimming duty. Glass High close of the first term it is a ques- of Roanoke College by the with a few breaks any of the cellar The prospects for the coming sea- Coach Albert Elmore's rat basket- tion as to who will be in the lead score of 52-28. Showing flashes of clubs could have whipped the lea- son are the brightest in VMI's swim- eers are looking good after a in the race for the trophy. With six defensive play here and there, the gue leaders. ming history as every man returned month's work on the hardwood and sports finished, A Co. is leading Keydets were definitely no match from last year's squad with the ex- are preparing to inaugurate their with 887 points while F Co., the de- for the smooth-running attack of ception of Captain Leonard Dough- season this coming Saturday night For next year the ambitious Carr fending Battalion Sports Champions, these Maroons. Paul Rice, ace Mar- ty. His place will be ably filled by with Glass high in Lynchburg. promises even more for the pro are in second place with 771 points. oon forward, led the scoring with a the versatile Harry Stengele, who fans. More pageantry, more colorful B Co.. a consistent point winner is Though the Little Red first team total of 19 points, while Andy Trze- was voted last year's most out- uniforms for both players and of- dangerously close with 719 points, may not be as strong as last year's, ciak was second with 13 points. standing Intramural swimmer. ficials, entertainment of various while Jarman's C Co. boys, due to the team as a whole will be strong- Capacity Crowd Bob White, stellar dash and relay kinds between the halves and the a great spurt in pistol and wrestling, er, according to Coach Elmore. He The auditorium was packed to its man, should be a consistent win- hottest football games in the land are now in fourth with 701 points. also reports that the team is ex- limit and before the varsity game ner, as he placed In every meet are promised. Few if any of the rules E Co., with in and out teams, has a perienced, and all are good shots. the spectators were treated to a last year and scored a total of 67 will be tampered with, the goal total of 591 points and D is in the The most promising candidates thriller in the 28-27 victory of the points for the team. Charley Faulk- posts will stay on the goal line and cellar with 476 points. are O'Keefe, former Roanoke lum- Maroon Frosh over the Jefferson passes will be allowed from any- ner and Harry Jones, who chalked inary; Starlings. Ralph Jones, who high school five. up many of the team's points in the Volley Ball Underway where behind the line of scrimmage. . hails from Norfolk; Williams, Paul Scoreless For Nine Minutes back stroke, are looking even bet- But as long as the Army-Navy Geary, Pike, Woodward. Buck Byrd. For the first nine minutes of the ter than last year in the daily work- with the tournament nearing the game draws 100,000 and the Rose and Sexton. contest, the Keydets were held outs. Rats Meet Glass Hi completion of the first third. F Co., Bowl entertains 90,000 some odd Grapplers Set The Little Red are taking on a scoreless while the state champions Captain Irving Returns due to the play of Totten, Larrick, fans, college ball doesn't need to Sat. in Lynchburg worthy foe in their opening game, piled up 12 points. However, Andy CaptaiA Will Irving, who placed Emerson, and Mandt is yet unde- worry muchr Incidentally VMI drew as Glass high has already defeated Trzeciak soon found his eye and second in the Southern Conference For Navy Men Coach Albert Elmore's Little Red feated with A, C, and Companies in 21,000 against Navy this past sea- Basketeers will be pitted against Thomas Jefferson high school of dropped one through the hoop to 50 yard dash last year, has com- hot pursuit. The outstanding player son. Or shoitid it be vice-versa. Captain Talman some of the best prep and fresh- Roanoke, last year's runner-up in start the Cadet counters. Before pletely recovered from his pre-sea- in the tournament is Lau, of B Co. men teams of the state as they in- the state championship. the night was over Trzeciak showed son injury and is rapidly getting Looking Good With a little more assistance, the B A few questions to test yonr augurate their 1939 basketball sea- Co. outfit would be unbeatable. The The complete schedule is as fol- that he was giving all he had as into top shape. Ben Hardaway was Since the return from the Christ- sports I. Q. (Answers at the bottom son with Glass High's much feared best matches of the tournament lows: well as the rest of the Cadets. They hampered by a pre-season illness, in the daily mas furlough, Coach Sam Barnes Jan. 14: Glass High, Lynchburg. of_coliunn.) ,. _ , quintet in Lynchburg on Jan. 14. were played Monday, when F de- fought the Maroons to the limit of has been working his varsity grunt Jan. 20: Virginia Frosh, Lynch- ' irWRtfTn^ the 'mascots of (1) Glass High Strong feated B 2 to 1, winning the first their ability but it just wasn't practice, he should be realty- ^JT. .nfi^roaners like Trojans in prep- and third games with Larrick on burg. enough to stop Studebaker, Rice, West Point; (2) Yale; (3) Navy. J Coach Funk of Glass boasts a the opening gun against VPI on Jan. .. Vii.« opening meet on the net. His "spikes" won the last Jan. 21: Greenbrier Military Sheffield and Lieb. The starting five 2. Where does the stroke oar sit in aration for tneu- 1i-,lw « strong aggregation as four of his 21. game for the F Co. boys and staved Academy, here. of Roanoke, the four above named a racing shell? January 21 with Navy at Vi.;:.-^^ £ ,,fwe starters have returned from The 440 will probably be handled off what seemed to be their first Jan. 28: VPI Frosh, here. and Wagner, carried the entire bur- 3. What is the origin of the mara- Conditioning work is behind the -•I si tearT, Th^ team made a by DickHoblitzell, a consistent win- * fi-ii..^.eyries of 15 to 8, 10 to 15, Feb. 6: Greenbrier Military Aca- den of the attack with the excep- thon race? grapplers and they are now con- last year snjijunrt' i.«.nH l^arn the v- ner for the past two years who is detectw\he wai demy, Lewisburg. tion of brief substitutions, twice. 4. What is the most famous na- centrating on the finer points of very impressive showing last week expected to turn in his best per- and 15 to 13. tional sport of Spain? mat warfare. Coach Barnes is an ex- as they nosed out a 29-25 win over Captain Taylor Out On Fouls formance of his career during the i c ut 5. In what games are the follow- ponent of the "chain-system" of the potent Tee-Jays of Thomas Jef- rayust'-'z~ '' ""~. if '39 season. Scott Braznell and De- The Standing Through Monday's January 14: Jefferson higfficnXjfve I ing terms used: (1) check; (2) froze; wrestling and is hard at work im- ferson. lueuce ox me I.J waa witt Dominick have shown up ex- Play Was As Follows here. (3) spare? parting his knowledge to his Another dangerous foe is Roa- putting into the game was the ex- ceptionally well in practice and Co. Won Lost Pet. Feb. 15: Glass high, here. 6. Has there ever been an offi- charges. oke's Jefferson High, a team which pulsion from the contest of Cap- should see plenty of action this year. was runners-up in the 8th district F 4 0 1.000 Feb. 13: Jefferson high school, cial seven foot jump recorded? So far no definite teams have been tain Ray Taylor in the middle of ' The managerial duties are handled Roanoke's Jefferson High, who A 3 1 .750 Roanoke. 7. What do you think of whenever selected by the genial mentor. How- the second half for too many per- by Billy Wolcott ably assisted by were runners-up in the 8th district B 2 2 .500 Feb. 21: Virginia Frosh, here. these places are mentioned: (1) For- ever, there has been a recent addi- sonal fouls. He fought hard, but was "Buzz Glover and Don May. basketball tournament last year. C 2 2 .500 Feb. 22: Wm. and Mary-VPI Ext., est Hills; (2) Ascot; (3) Indlano- tion to the squad in the person of the victim of over-eagerness on This team presents a 6 ft. 4 in. cen- D 0 3 .000 here. polis? the barracks Tarzan Ray Ruett. those occasions and was forced to 2. He is the rower nearest the ter in Mitchell, who scored a mere E 0 3 .000 8. In playing golf what is a bir- the barracks Tarzan Ray Ruett, leave the game. Making his debut stern of the boat. 320 points during last season's play. in his first varsity game was Bob die? An eagle? who will attempt to prove his worth F Co. is also leading the Ping Pong Second Statement Of 3. News of the Greek victory of The Jeffs are undefeated so far this Foster, brilliant sophomore guard, 9. Try naming at least three of as a wrestler. brackets with 85 points. Again A Co. Marathon, 490 B. C. was carried to season, scoring wins over the alum- Finance Committee who caused the Maroon offense sev- the events which constitute the pen- is close in second place with 69 Athens, about 26 miles away, by a ni and N. B. C.'s junior team. Second Financial Statement of the eral unpleasant as well as unlooked tathlon in the Olympic Games. points. The other companies follow soldier runner. The Corps of Cadets will have 1940 Second Class Finance Commit- for reverses. Foster was after the 10. Who holds the Southern Con- Sports Notes E with 64, D with 62, C with 58 and tee, November 1 to December 1, 1938. 4. You were right—bullfighting. their first opportunity to see the Receipts ball every minute and never let ference shot put record? B with 47 points. Individual leaders 5. (1) Chess; (2) Billiards; (3) Harvardman Gordon M. Riggs Little Red quint in action when Motion Picture Shows $541.95 the chance go by to upset a pos- are as follows: Gantt of F, Pritchard Bowling. claims he isn't the Hercules of col- Newspapers 363.35 they encounter the Cadets of Green- Stationery 152.00 sible Roanoke scoring play. Since both Texas Christian and legeland—but he proved he at least of E, Patton, R. D„ of C, Doland of 6. No. brier here on Jan. 21. They will Magazines 79.10 Coming to '94 Hall on Friday Tennessee were victorious in their had a Heculea nsense of humor F, Ragland of A and Smith, Floyd New Cadet Rings 177.50 7. (1) Tennis; (2) Horse Racing; make six home appearances, while night, the White Phantoms of North bowl games, there are those who when he made that statement. In S. of A. O'Keefe of C is a dangerous Blue Room 653.95 (3) Auto Racing. playing five games on foreign Flowers 753.00 Carolina will tangle with the Key- think the two teams should be pit- case you haven't heard about Gor- contender while such players as 8. One under par. Two strokes floors. Post Office 52.50 dets in their first conference game ted against one another for the don M., you'll lift your eyebrows a Smith, E. C., of F, Brayton of F, and "Brother Rat" Copies 86.50 under par. Coach Bob Harris, of Greenbrier Incidentals lv.75 and their second game of the sea- championshi pof the nation. Offi- notch or two when you learn that Lau, of B have not yet gotten into 9. Swimming, riding, fencing, run- has built a dangerous team around son. Profiting by the experience cials from the two schools claim no he can twist an iron rod into the their usual stride of play. $2,874.90 ning and pistol shooting. Dick Lambert, a stellar athlete, who Expenditures gained at the hands of Roanoke last soap on the proposition due to shape of a pretzel barehanded. Lis- 10. Dick Strickler, VMI. was voted the most outstanding 512 Ping Pong Players Moving Picture Shows $364.83 night, the Red, White and Yellow scholastic work of the players. It ten to him. Newspapers 254.16 player in the South Atlantic Prep 512 men have already played and five should be ready for the Tar- might soon reach a point where post Magazines 218.90 While thinking of Strickler we "Of course I do kno up an iron School Tournament, held at Wash- the brackets are still increasing. The Stationery 297.31 heel invasion. With more practice season games will have to be dis- might say that the popular VMI bar now and then and I have lifted ington and Lee last year. Intramural Departments request Blue Room 391.36 the remainder of this week on shoot- continued so that the players can Flowers 529.70 athlete is at present laid up with a four men weighing more than 600 The University of Virginia, VPI, that men play as soon as possible Ring Figure 14.76 ing and polishing up their defen- settle down to spring practice. cold that is worrying Dick no end, pounds, but I don't think I am much and W&M-VPI Ext. will present after their match is called in order "Brother Rat" Copies 101.36 sive play the Cadets should make Incidentals 62.25 for he is scheduled to do some lead stronger than the average college their usual strong teams and the that the brackets are not held up. Petty Cash 19.72 their home debut a good one. With the advent of the latest white ball tossing next month down at student. I put my fist through that Rat squad realizes it will be in for It is the duty of the Junior cadet by Balance on Hand Dec 1, 1938 620.55 hope, Billy Conn, coming middle- Chapel Hill at the Indoor Confer- wall over there, but the plaster must a tough tussle when it meets these rank in the class and otherwise by $2,874.90 From Receipts 6,793.00 weight champion, from Pittsburgh, ence meet and wants to have a nose have been kind of soft." opponents. class to look up his opponent and Assets who so neatly whipped Fred Apos- operation before leaving. Early re- Yes, just like that, he wins our The schedule is as follows: make arrangements to meet his op- Balance on Hand Dec. 1, 1938 $620.55 $13,635.47 Petty Cash 19.72 Expenditures toli the other night, the young covery to ya, Dick. plaster pusher gonfalon! Jan. 14: Glass High, Lynchburg. ponent and play. This method will Stationery on Hand 416.00 By Music $4,061.40 fighter might find a place among Jan. 20: Va. Frosh, Charlottes- greatly facilitate the play and speed Accounts Receivable— By Decorations 54.85 the Negro title holders consisting of Moving Picture Shows 62.85 By Flowers 20.00 ville. up the tournament. Some brackets Newspapers 125.82 By Sound Board 15.60 Louis, Armstrong and Lewis, who Shu Trades Pigskin For Basketball Jan. 21: Greenbrier, here. are now held up on account of non- Stationery 245.00 By Labor 172.55 now dominate the crowns. Inciden- play of matches called several days Magazines 207.82 By Ladies Room 45.70 Jan. 28: VPI Frosh, here. Flowers 1,064.00 By Check Service 36.25 tally, Joe Louis Is reported to have Feb. 6: Greenbrier, Lewisburg, ago. New Cadet Rings 250.00 By Punch Bowl 151.75 By Police 135.50 picked up some 4,000,000 berries in W. Va. The Foul Goal tournament and Post Office 54.00 "Brother Rat" Copies 164.50 By Stenographic Work 29 80 his last six major fights. Feb. 8: VPI Frosh, Blacksburg. the annual Swimming meet be- By Finals * 4,00611 Feb. 14: Jefferson, here. tween the companies will begin in $3,230.26 By Debt Retirement 2,886.62 Less Accounts Payable 1,841.38 By Incidentals 289.38 The most outstanding thing that Feb. 15: Glass, here. the near future. It is hoped that the By Capital Outlay 328.15 Feb. 18: Jefferson, Roanoke. two tournaments, now in progress, $1 388 88 By Receipts 273.85 struck this corner about the me- By Balance on Hand Dec. will be nearly completed before Post Office Equipment 100 00 morable Rose Bowl game was the Jan. 21: Va. Frosh, Here. Blue Room Equipment 230.00 IS, 1938 * 1.127.96 sorry manner in which Wallace Jan. 22: W&M-VPI Ext., Here. these additional tournaments get Blue Room Supplies 152.57 underway. $13,635.47 Wade took his only defeat of the $1,891.45 _ , Assets year. Granted, it was certainly the At the direction of the Superin- Balance on Hand, Dec, 15, 1938 toughest way to go down in defeat, Indoor Track Starts Davey O'Brien, Texas Christian tendent the above statement of the $1,127.96 Second Class Finance Committee of Accounts Receivable, 1939 the last minute of the last game to Under Colonel Read University all-American grid play- 1940 is hereby respectfully submit- S. C. F. C 44.30 mar a dream record, the "man" er, received more than 2,000 letters ted. Accounts Receivable, Thirteen old cadets and nine new E. I. BROWN. Chairman, Thanksgiving Hops should have been noble enough to 350.50 cadets reported to Colonel Read for and cards from fans during the 1938 A. G. FALLATT, Treasurer. Accounts Receivable. take his defeat in a grander man- season. M. F. Edwards, 1940 S. C. F. C. 436.10 the initial Indoor track practice Cadet Activities Committee. Committee Equipment 6,488.30 ner. We thought that we were cor- here yesterday afternoon. The can- rect in our prediction of a 0-0 tie didates were put through a stiff Bill Kelley, a blind athlete is try- $8,445.16 until that fatal last quarter. Our Third Statement Of Liabilities limbering up exercise but the road- ing for a position on the University Accounts Payable $949.44 prediction didn't smell quite as bad work will start later in the week. of Pittsburgh track team n the high Hop Committee as that of one sports writer of Tide- 1494 44 This sport will help Colonel Read jumping division. His average leap Third Financal Statement,! 1939 TOTAL ASSETS J7T#5.72 water, Virginia, who picked the Hop Commttee, November 12, 1938 At the direction of the Superin- to get his runners in shape for the is five feet five inches. ab Dukes 21-0. Wow! to December 15, 1938. lft'la ove statement of the regular season. A squad will also Receipts 1930 Hop Committee s hereby re- be selected to represent VMI in the From Labor $2.00 spectfully submtted. Attendance at college football From Finals t.lnB Answers to questions: Southern Conference meet held by games in 1938 rose 11 per cent over From Notes to Rockbridge w ? HASTINGS, Bus. Mgr., „ „ W. A. BOND, Treasurer. 1. (1) Mule; (2) Bulldog; (3) Goat. the University of North Carolina. the 1937 total. National Bank 2,871.62 From Incidentals 75.00 M. F. Edwards, Cadet Activities Committee. Change To Take Honor Roll Exam Schedule Odds >N Ends Phi: Your sister ls spoiled, isn't It is said that Miss "just 10 ft. THEATRES The following cadets comprise the she? east of the bandstand" H. B„ of Hol- (Continued From First Page)""" (Continued From Page 2) Place In Liberal honor list for the month of Decem- Delt: No, that's the perfume she lins, made a special trip from Wash- By W. S. McCAULEY ber. 1938, being proficient on each Physics: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S 15, car bearing Virginia license plates topic of instruction, having an aver- uses.—Old Line. ington to Richmond during Chrst- 16, 18. and walked toward's the bank's en- Arts Course age of 9:00 or more on all academic mas just to attend a tea . . . Inci- subjects, and conduct not impaired Electrical Engineering: Thursday, trance. Alert to the infraction, a Wednesday: State—"Sweethearts." In connection with the change in by excessive demerits: Oscar came to the city and got dentally, while she was there she Feb. 2, N-E 202. policeman stepped in her path and First Class went to the VMI Dance with Cadet Lyric—"Comet Over Broadway." the liberal arts course at the begin- courteously apprised her of the vio- a job as janitor in a girls' school, Andrew, G. S., Vermont; Bailey, Liberal Arts Section ning of this session, a further change and was entrusted with a pass key H. B. Saturday: State—"Gotog Places." J. H„ Mississippi; Baldwin, P. B., Psychology: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S lation. An icy glare was the only will be made at the middle of the Arkansas: Barnes, B. H„ Alabama; to every room in the building. Mrs. Hudgins's the real mother of 11, 19. response as the young woman con- Lyric—"Starlight Over Texas." term. First Classmen will be per- Becker, R. H„ New York: Bernard, The following week the Dean ran the boys of '39. Pres Tinsley and J. G„ Virginia; Bigler, H. P., Vir- Literature: Wednesday, Jan. 25, tinued in unbroken steps through J. M. Hall—"The Texans." mitted to major in either English or across him and asked, "Why didn't Jake Jacobs enroute to Norfolk for ginia; Bolotin, N., Pennsylvania; S-S 18. the portals. On her reappearance the History for the final half of the year. Bond, W. A., Texas; Brittingham, you come around Friday for your the VMI Dance, I understand, cap- Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson R. C., Jr., Virginia; Crump, C. C., History: Friday, Jan. 27, S-S 38. policeman more sternly reprimand- Heretofore all liberal artists have pay, Oscar?" ped a curb . . . net result; two new Virginia; Gray, T. W., Virginia; Statistical Methods: Monday, Jan. ed her. "Young lady," he cautioned Eddy appear in their first modern- taken the same courses for the en- Griffin, L. M., Maryland; Haislip, 'Vot! Do I get vages, too?—Ex- tires . . . creditor; Mrs. Hudgins . . . istic roles in the production "Sweet- W. M., Virginia; Hastings, W. H., 30, S-S 11. severely, "that's a restricted zone tire four years. Now a candi- change. debtors; Pres and Jake, Jai fini! Texas; Higgins, J. S., Jr., Virginia; French or German: Thursday, you're parked in, don't stop there hearts." Miss MacDonald, who has date for the AB can begin to spe- Jarman, F G., Jr., North Carolina; Feb. 2, S-S first floor. again. "Wheeling to meet the chal- always been the main factor in the cialize in arts courses at the begin- Kadick, M. N„ Virginia: Kandel, H. J., Virginia; Littrell, i. S„ New lenge the young thing answered be- The old chiseler limped painfully Electrical Engineers success of the team, upholds the ning of his third class year and can THIRD CLASS York; Love, J. A., Missouri: Mat- tween clenched lips: "Ah might up to the bar and leaned against it fame that has been accorded her by finish his work by specializing in hews, L. G„ Arkansas; McCarthy, French: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S 18. Hold Meeting W. H„ Virginia; Meem, J. L., Vir- have expected that from one of you in an attitude of dejection. millions in recent years. Eddy sup- either English or History. The latest German: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S 16 ginia; Mitchell, W. C., Jr., Virginia; damn yankees." "What's the matter?" asked a sym- The VMI branch of the AIEE held ports her enthusiastically, as usual. change will require the addition to Morrison, A. H„ Virginia; Moseley, Spanish: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S sec- The show is essentially a "show T. A. E„ Virginia; Newman, J. B„ pathetic friend. "Have an accident?" its fourth meeting of the year on the curriculum of a new course in ond floor (except 28). You know dear reader. (S) it's an Arkansas: Quinn, W. G., Pennsyl- "No," replied the chiseler, "I've Dec. 22. The meeting was opened by within a show." Several of the bet- History and a new one in English. vania: Saxe, I. N.. New York; Chemistry: Wednesday, Jan. 25, awful strain trying to think of some- just had a touch of yoors." Vice-Chairman Frank Parker, who ter scenes from the operetta of the Each student will take two courses Slaughter, G. K, Virginia; Smithey, S-S second floor. thing to put in this column as well W. R.. Jr.. Virginia; Tidwell, W. A., The sympathetic guy scratched his introduced Colonel S. W. Anderson same name are re-enacted. For those in the subject which he elects. The Jr., Indiana; Tobey, N. W„ New Mathematics: Friday, Jan. 27, S-S as trying to figure out how in the head. "What's yoors?" he asked. as the first speaker. Colonel Ander- lovers of music, the movie should change is felt to be advantageous to Hampshire; Tucker, R. J., Jr., Vir- second floor. name of thunder you are going to ginia; Turner, A. M., Virginia; Van 'Til take straight whiskey, son gave the members a few points prove entertaining. For those who liberal artists because it gives them Geology: Friday, Jan. 27, M-B get your Concrete problem done for Hoose, G. W Jr., Louisiana; Vivian, thanks."—Exchange. on getting jobs lined up during the wish to see the movie for entertain- a desirable election of courses. G. B„ West Virginia; Wehrle, H. L., 305. an eight o'clock class. Jr.. West Virginia; Yee, G. Y„ Penn- holidays. His advice was to learn ment purposes only, they had better Novel and Modern English Litera- sylvania. Biology (Liberal Arts): Friday go to the Lyric. Whatever happened to the little what is going on at home, and to be ture to be Interchanged Jan. 27, S-S sub-basement. So once again Second Class girl in the cotton stockings? prepared to take a job that you like "The Texans".is one of the best Another change which will be English: Monday, Jan. 30, S-S we shall turn to our files and see when the chance comes, not just to Nothing.—Medley. produced historical dramas that third floor. just what kind of jokes we can dig made will be the reversing of the Virginia; Bernstein, H„ New York; take a job for the job's sake. Hollywood has released in several Physics: Wednesday, Feb. 1, S-S up for this issue. first and second class English Bigbie, D. D„ Virginia: Cheek, J. H., After this, John Bernard, one of years. Joan Bennett and Randolph Jr., Virginia; Dominick, D. C„ New Professors tell us that there are courses. The Novel will become a 18. But first let me tell you about the York; Fallatt, A. G.. Jr., New York; only seven basic types of humor; the representatives at the national Scott show themselves to be actors Biology (Pre-Medical): Wednes- first class course and Modern Eng- Flmn, A. R„ Jr., Virginia; Flowers, one I heard Christmas ... It ap- meeting at Miami, gave an interest- instead of mere stars. Just the pres- D. F„ Ohio; Flowers, F. F., Ohio; college magazines use but sex.i—Ex- lish Literature will become a second day, Feb. 1, S-S Sub-basement. pears that a man had three daugh- Garland. W. B„ Jr., Virginia; Hard change. ing account of his experiences on ence of May Robson in this picture Surveying: Thursday, Feb. 2, N-E class course. All English and His- M. B., Jr., Kentucky; Hatfield, D. 1_ ters and they all got married (edi- that trip. assures movie-goers that it is a real tory courses will cover parallel pe- Virginia; Hoover, F. W., Jr., Mary- 211. tor's note , . . We are very sorry land; Keesee, A. K, Arkansas; Mar- R. L. Spear then entertained the treat for everybody. The story is a Electrical Engineering: Thursday, Je commence. Yes, Christmas is riods in the countries studied. This shall, F. D., Nevada; Merchant, R. A., but the rest of the story was cen- group with some of his experiences bit affected in certain parts, but Jr., Virginia; Moncure, T„ Virginia; Feb. 2, N-E 207. over, but the gala season cannot will give the English classes a thor- sored.) as an electrician's helper in a large after all what fictitious plot isn't? Mundy, B. W„ Jr., Virginia; Pit- pass without comment. The first ough background in the history of History: Thursday, Feb. 2, S-S 38 man, J E. Jr., Virginia; Schneider, bakery. He also explained the mod- "Going Places" is a new version of the literature studied. All of these F. T„ Jr., District of Columbia; Shi- day in barracks found every cadet verts, R N„ New Jersey; Smith, D. FOURTH CLASS John Smith, a psychiatrist, died. ern large scale bakery methods, the an old film. However, it was such a changes will go into effect after the in the corps trying to tell a bigger P., Maryland; Wasdell, R. V., New English: Monday, Jan. 23, S-S Being a good man, John went to care taken and the great compli hit in its old form that Warner completion of the first term exami- York; Waters,. L. N., Virginia; Weir, "Christmas yarn" than anyone else. third floor. heaven. At the pearly gates John cated machinery. Brothers keeps this no secret. This E. V., Virginia: Wills, D. fr„ Vir- Among the more authentic and in- nations. History: Wednesday, Jan. 25, S-S was met and interrogated by Saint ginia; Wilson, E. E„ Jr., Virginia. teresting ones is that exciting epi- time Dick Powell rides the uncon- third floor. Peter. Third Class sode in Richmond at 4 a. m., one Cornell University has been given trollable steeple-chaser with Anita Booker, F. C., Jr., Pennsylvania; Mathematics: Saturday, Jan. 28, "Name?" Louise sharing the lead. The movie Eaves Dropping Bowman, J. W„ Missouri- Clark, D. morning involving two of the occu- a collection of early American fire- S-S second floor. "John Smith." should be very entertaining. (Continued From Page 2) E., Jr., Virginia; Dale, J. R. Jr., Vir- pants of 148, Oscar W. and Billy M. fighting relics numbering 50 pieces. Mathematics: Monday, Jan. 30, S-S "Occupation on earth?" Brittingham fell victim to a Mink It seems that the former, clad in second floor. "Psychiatrist." during Christmas. It seems that his tux, had relieved the milkman of Jr., Virginia; Galloway, E. W., Vir- French: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S 21, "Oh, come on in; we can use you." 7 R. F. D. had the Mink down from his duties and was making off with ginia; Gantt, H. R„ Virginia; Gas- 23, 25, 27. "Why, what's the trouble?" New York as her house guest for quet, F. J Mississippi-Gompf, C. H„ horse, wagon, and milk while the Virginia; Holmes, H. B., Ill, District German: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S 12. "God thinks he's Roosevelt," re- the last three days of Buddy's fur- latter, clad similiarly, was engaged of Columbia; Home, G. S., Jr., North Spanish: Tuesday, Jan. 31, S-S 22 plied St. Peter.—Punch Bowl. UNIVERSITY CLEANERS lough. Carolina; Horton, F. C„ Jr., Virginia; in hot pursuit on foot. Tisk, tisk, Jacobs, R. V., Panama; Killey, P. H„ 24, 26, 28. The column sympathizes with these VMI boys. West Virginia; Louthan, F. G., Jr., Chemistry: Thursday, Feb. 2, S-S "Schmidt" Holland, who spent the Virginia; Maling R. C.. Maryland; successful affair was preceded by a It seems that two of the Institutes' second floor. Uniforms Cleaned ami Pressed—5Oc greater part of his Christmas fur- Martin, J. L., Alabama; MeCauley, dinner for both alumni and cadets. lads, "Foots" and "Nose," were lough on his back (or was it your General James A. Anderson was the each planning a trip to DurhasMfe1 (St. Pants & Blouse) Pressed, 25c stomach, Boxie?) in the hospital. Xmas Dances principal speaker. see a certajp. -'•yocrrig " lassie the Navas S. R„ New York: Ragland, Several members of the Texas knp.w^ratlge of the other's trip being "Ma" Finberg, proprietess of "39" R. B., Florida; Randolph, W. B„ Vir- (Continued From First Page) deserves a plug for her fine bill of ginia; Richards, H. H. C„ Jr., Dis- The Lynchburg Club had its dance Club got together and hel(L "tnieir unknown. However, when news fare as well as other forms of en- trict of Columbia; Rose, J. K., Vir- got 'round, both changed their plans. See us in the arch daily before 9:00 or phone 749 ginia; Smith, F. S., Ohio; Swetting on December 30 at the Oakwood i'lEilft-e at" 'the' 'iallSJUs Cafe Chez tertainment. J. R., Jr., Illinois. Country Club w.ift.Rrjj 'oeiaire from I Maurice in Dallas. Local talent sup- Result . . . neither of them went to We close this week with the old Fourth riant ^flS^ion as the orchestra. This very | plied the music. Durham. maid's pra^yer: ^ jJSfflfc*-. V" , New~Jersey; Barclay, t u., Jr., New York; Brown, W. N„ "Now I lay me down to sleep . . Virginia; Crane, C. L., Jr., West Vir- Damn it!" ginia: Cury, D„ Jr., Virginia; Ed- wards W S., Ill, Alabama; Esser, I G. H., Jr., Virginia; Evans, W. L., Jr., One half of the students who enter Virginia; Geary, P. X., Jr., District college do not graduate.—ACP. of Columbia; Goodman, R. W., Jr Texas; Grindle, A. M., Massachu- setts; Hughes, J. A., Jr., Virginia; Hume, J-, Jr., Virginia; Jeschke, R. H:, Jr., Virginia; Leech, L. L„ Jr., WARNER BROS. Virginia; Lewis, R. A., California; iFNBINAF/O# Love, F. W„ Florida; Milio, A. R. New York; Mills, J. M„ Tennessee Moore, G. E., Maryland; Mullen, J., Jr.. Missouri; O'Keeffe, J., Jr Vir- STATE ginia; Parham, S. M„ North Caro- lina; Purdum C. H„ Jr., Indiana; Spessard, R. H„ Jr., Virginia; Stal- a tietvt/ear WEDNESDAY lings, L. R„ Maryland; Tosti, C. R New York; Wall, R. D„ North Caro- lina; Weller, R. A., New York. A NEW SMOK/JVG Off &oii (Continued From Page 2) him . . . he's solving it by the PLEASUR/? Fancy Dress and Mid-Winters com- bined ... we see that HANK and the BD are still at it even after Make Chesterfield Xmas — more shopping . . . have you seen that panoramic view of your New Year's resolution one of the local gals which now re- sides on our table—it's so big, it ...they'll give you more plea- cuts the lights off . . . while in sure than any cigarette you Lynchburg t'other day we noticed 'in VICTOR HERBERT'S the lack of uniforms that came in ever smoked. with the Macon get-together . . . must be that the Va. pastures look Chesterfields are better be- IN TECHNICOLOR wiih FRANK MORGAN • RAY BOLCERgreene r at this point . . . BILL and cause of what they give you FLORENCE RICE • MISCHA AUERSHIRLEY , BILL and CLARA, EM- ORY and BAILEY, and a few others —refreshing mildness, better have definitely gotten to that "mar- taste and aroma. SATURDAY ried look" stage—"you can fool some of the people . . . SCOTCH Chesterfields are the right Joy and Jitterbug spent a very blushing afternoon last Saturday trying to "keep that combination of mild ripe JAMBOREE darn fool woman offa me" . . . she American and aromaticTurk- did everything but propose and all he did was to sit there—the dirty ish tobaccos — rolled in pure GOING dog ... he says he's getting too cigarette paper. old for tha stuff. . . . THINGS WE LIKE AND OTHER- When you try them you will know /PLACES WISE ... We noted with complete why Chesterfields give millions of satisfaction and joy a prevue of the men and women more smoking DICK POWELL editorial which should appear in ANITA LOUSE this week's issue on souvenir-snatch- pleasure... why THEY SATISFY. ers . . . it is high time somebody ALLEN JENKINS tried to stop such goings-on . . . are RONALD REAGAN WALTER CA+LETT we mice or are we mice? . . . don't HAROLD HUBER answer that unless you want to be r..«i t> WARNS! mot A COCMOPOUTAN FDOCN sued . . . the abundance of stars in the sky last week-end . . . the full- mooned BRC . . . the full-mooned SRC . . . and the full-mooned FCP hesterfield . . . SCOTCHY being told by NO. the blend that can't be copied ONE instructor that he looked like a father . . . tch . . . tch. • . . a HAPPY COMBINATION of the

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