Features— News— Prof. Kinnell casts glory on Foot- Pete Sutton to describe round the light production. See page 2. world adventures at assembly. See page 3. FIAT LUX
VOL. XXXVI, NO. 24 TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1950, ALFRED, NEW YORK Telephone 27-P-12 Ten Year Plan To Include New Chemistry Building Festival To Feature Exclusive Photo Of Pushball Thieves University Sponsors Opera "Don Pasquale" Expansion Program Two-week Fine Arts Program Fund Raising Campaign To Aid In Developing Alfred Facilities To Continue With Exhibit, Bach By Matthew Melko By Lillian Falcone A ten year "development program" which may lead to great ex- Music, art exhibitions, films on art and native dances and a lec- pansion of Alfred facilities is being undertaken by the University, it ture on poetry are the highlights of this year's Fine Arts Festival was announced this week by Pres. M. Ellis Drake. The plan, essential- which opened Saturday night with the first presentation of "Dr. Fau- ly a fund raising campaign, was approved by the Board of Trustees •stus" by Marlowe. The Festival will continue until Monday, May 29, on the recommendation of Dr. Drake. A new chemistry building, to be lo- with College of Ceramics, the Liberal Arts College and the Craft cated between Alllen Laboratory and School participating in the two-week program. Kenyon Hall and an increase in fac- Clear Channels ulty salaries are two of the immedi- The Festival will move along this ate objectives of the developement. •week with the appearance of Doni- Extension of the library and a new zetti's "Don Pasquale," a comic opera Dean McMahon infirmary and Student Union are a- and forum program presented by the Registrar Lists mong the other objectives. New Lyric Stage at 8:15 p.m., Wednes- The administration has employed day and Thursday in Alumni Hall. Warns Students 1 On Friday, from 2 to 5 p.m., an ex- University Final the firm of Martz and Lundy, a fund hibition of paintings by village chi'kl'- Although the frosih-soph pool fight raising counsel, to 'handle publicity ren under the instruction of Prof. and push ball game were forcibly can- and make recommendations for the •Clark K. Nelson will be given in social Exam Program "Thank God" Sighs Sophomore; celled, other events on the Moving-Up organizing of the campaign. "We be- Day program were held as scheduled. lieve that Martz and Lundy are one of Hall. In the evening a Bicentennial University final examination will be- the top firms' in the field," Dr. Drake Bach Celebration featuring a chamber gin at & a. m., May 31, it wasi announc- Included' in the assembly program said. "They are handling the $2fl,000,- music concert will begin at 8 p.m., in ed this week by Registrar Clifford Pot- Pushball Recovered Too Late were an address by Dean John McMa- 000 drive at Massachusetts Institute Social Hall. Bach's "Passion According ter. May 29 and 30 will be review days. A possible tradition is in the making with the recent disappear- hon, dedication of the Kanakadea year- of Technology and ihave been in charge to St. John" will be presented in the The examination schedule is as fol- book to Pres. M. Ellis Drake, presen- of drives at Cornell, Alllegany, Hamil)- Village Church, at 4:15 p.m. on Sun- lows: ance and subsequent reappearance of the push ball. A Fiat reporter, tation of class officers, tapping of day. Both will include choral and in- members for four honorary societies, ton, Hobart and others." strumental groups directed by Prof. Wednesday, May 31 quasi detective, solved the mystery this week had surrounded the presentation of the senior class cane, The actual goal of the drive has not "William M. Fiedler of the music de- 8 a.m.—T.Th. 9 o'clock classes, cera- missing ball. and awards. been definitely determined. But the partment. mics 112; 10:20 am.—T.Th. 3:30 o'- actual expansion of Alfred facilities clock classes, education 52; 2:30 p.m.— Acting on a tip telephoned- to the Speaking on the topic of "Channels," will not affect the size of the school. The California Water Color Society ceramics 124, physics 12, physics 38, office, the reporter and a photographer Dean McMahon aaid that, "We should "We hope," Dr. Drake said," that Al- of Los Angeles will open an exhibi- history 12. succeeded in discovering the push ball. AT Diesel Seniors be conscious of channels o"f thought fred will remain a small University tion of drawings on Monday, May 22 Thursday, June 1 They were unable to put it back into and speech." He cautioned against of around 1000 students." in Prof. Nelson's classroom in Merrill 8 a.m.—eco. and bus. 12, math 6; circulation because it was being closing the channels and' concluded, HaW. This showing will continue until guarded. The reporter was able to ex- Develop New Type "Find the channels, work to keep them Martz and Lundy, contacted during 1,0:20 a.m.—M.W.F. 11 o'clock classes, the summer, took a public relationa Thursday. ceramics 104, nursing 8; 2:30 p.m.— tract the following account of the clear, be objective, sacrifice at times theft from one of the persons involved. Electrical Machine to keep the channels clear.;,' survey later in the year. "The report," Several films will be shown to aug- psychology 12, ind. meoh.. 2, ceramics Dr Drake said, "indicated that Alfred ment the Festival program: "The Mys- 172. The ball was stolen at 9 a.m. Sat- James Coleman and Fred Norton, Dwight Brown '50, senior class presi- tic Lamb," a close-up camera analysis urday, May 6, from the attic of Kana- dent was named the college citizen of was very higMy regarded indeed." Friday, June 2 both seniors in the Ag-Tech diesel tech- 1 Alumni in distant cities and resident* of the Van Eyck Triptych, a 3-panel 8 a.m.—sociology 22,-chemistry 44. kadea Hall and was returned about nology course, have been responsible the class of 1950. The presentation was of nearby towns like Hornell and: altar piece in Ghant; "Stone Won- English 2; 10:20 a.m.—M.W.F. 10 o'- 9:30 p.m., on Moving-Up Day to the for developing a major piece of test- made by Dean Samuel Scholes Sr. Welllsville were asked for their opinion, ders of the Cathedra* of Naumberg," clock classes, education 54; 2:30 p.m.— rear of the building. Registrar Clifford ing equipment, a 20 kilowatt electrical The Mary Fisher literary prize went of Alfred and what they would think a camera Close-up of Meddval Gothic English 22, speech 2, ceramics 110 . Potter discovered the return of the dynamometer, which will be used in to Jack Gonzales, grad.; Eleanor Meis- about a development program. The sculpture; "Henry Moore," illustrat- ball Friday morning. the diesel department. sner '50; Jeanne O'Connor '50 and ing the work of the contemporary Eng- Monday, June 5 Simone Vauthier, grad. report was delivered to the Board in. 8 a.m.—M.W.F. 9 o'clock classes; In revealing how the ball was taken "The dynamometer," they explain, December, and on the basis the fund lish sculptor; "French Gothic Tape- one of the trio involved 3aid, "We en- Chemistry, Scholarship Awards raising campaign was recommended. stries in Color" and "Rhythm of Afri- 10:20 a.m.—M.W.F. 8 o'clock classes, tered the building through a front win- "is an electrical machine which loads ca," native dances which never be- civilization; 2:30 p.m.—M.W.F. 1:30 the Diesel engine so that it can be ..Robert Williams '50 was awarded Among the projects planned by the dow by placing a stool under it. The the Alfred University chemistry medal. fore have been screened. The last film o'clock classes, ceramics 122. attic door was locked, but we were checked for fuel consumption, engine fund raising firm is a 16 mm color -was directed by Jean Cocteau and con- Tuesday, June 6 able to take off the hinges." They later performance, fuel-air ratio, and other Scholarship cups for the second se- sound film on Alfred, to be started tains commentary by Langs-ton Hughes 8 a.m.—German 12, Spanish 12, Eng- replaced the door and removed the factors." mester of last year were presented to Monday. The film will be made la and narration by Kenneth Spencer. All lish 35; 10:20 a.m.—T.Th. 10 o'clock ball to a waiting car which took it to The machine was constructed from Pi Alpha and Kappa Nu by Dean Ed- stages through out the summer. "Over of these will be shown at 8 p.m., Mon- classes; 2:30 p.m.—Tue. 11 o'clock a Waukesha-Hesselman semi-diesel ward Hawthorne. a period of several months," Dr. Drake day, in Physics Hall and again on classes, Spanish 2, German 2. a nearby barn. generator set. With $50 spent on actual Beginning a new tradition, David said, "the film will be able to cover Tuesday and Wednesday at 4 p.m., in Wednesday. June 7 Thank God" says Soph additional supplies, Coleman and Nor- Harrison, Gordon Hill and Fred Kal- the activities of the school thorough- the same building. S a.m.—math. 12, chemistry 40; 10:- A sophomore made a terse comment 1 ton gpent approximately 150 man-hours ber awarded the skull of a horse to ly." Dr. Ellswortth Barnard of the Eng- 20 a.m.—T.Th. 8 o'clock classes; 2:30 when he read a special bulletin in last in building the unit. After its construc- Dean Hawthorne as "The person wtyo Although public relations will be lish department will present a lecture, p.m.—T.Th. 1:30 o'clock classes. week's Fiat which reported the ball tion, tests showed that the machine has done outstanding service." He had handlled by Martz and Lundy, the act- •"The Poetry of Edwin Arlington Rob- Thursday, June 8 missing. He said, "Thank God!" checked within one-tenth of a horse- offered them the loan of his garage to ual soliciting will be performed by the inson" in Social HaM on Tuesday, 8 a.m.—math 4, math. 16; 10:20 Another sophomore was heard to re- power between the electrical horsepow- reconstruct the skeleton fo the horse administration. May 23, at 8 p.m. a.m.—T.Th. 2:30 o'clock classes; 2:30 mark, "Last year someone swiped the er developed and the mechanical they found' last week. The trio of The president was first authorized p.m.—M.W.F. 2:30 o'clock classes. valve, this year took the whole ball. horsepower input. freshmen rpresented the Anthropolo- to negotiate, with a fund raising firm Friday, June 9 Why not make this a tradition? If the The, dynamometer will remain in the (Continued on page 3) with reference to a program at Al- Senior Class Schedules 8 a.m.—M.W.F. 3:30 o'clock classes. frosh can keep the ball hidden until diesel laboratories of the Institute as fred, at last June's meeting of the Meeting tin Physics Hall the game on Moving-Up Day, the game part of the department's permanent Board of Trustees. has to be played. If the sophs can get A meeting of the senior class Kanakadea Staff To Hold equipment. Condition Of In commenting on the program, Dr. at 11 a.m. Thursday morning in the ball, they will win without a con- Coleman and Norton undertook the Drake expressed confidence in its suc- Physics Hall was announced this Elections 7:30 Thursday test." project as part of their thesis. cess. "I have gr,eat faith in the future •week by Dwight Brown, class Election of new editors and A freshmen who heard the state- Auto Accident of Alfred and with the support of all president. Pres. M. Ellis Drake staff members of the Kanakadea ment said, "Good enough." He offered Charlie Bryant says "Buy your class those who are interested in Alfred and Harold Reid, alumni secretary, will take place at the meeting a Challenge to his class to take the ring now." He is not replacing John and its program, the University will •will speak. "Attendance," Brown scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday tall next year. Barnes in the filler department, but continue to grow in prestige and use- Victim Better fulness to society." said, "is required." in the Kanakadea office. All The Fiat's Sam Spade who discover- is actually saying things, something "At this meeting," Brown add- those interested in working on ed the hiding place of the ball and car- The condition .of Fred Stoll AT was that Barnes was never permitted to ed, "graduation announcments and the yearbook during the coming ried on the investigation did not ask "much improved" according to Dr. calling cards will be on sale." year are urged to attend. (Continued on page 2) do. Kenneth Burdick in a statement issued Sunday afternoon. Stoll, who suffered Other coming events listed by Union Election Brown were: The sale of re- two cerebral hemorages Saturday fol- served seat tickets for the com- lowing an automobile accident Thurs- mencement exercises on Thursday, day night, is being kept for treatment To Be Decided June 1, in the office of the Dean Ever Try Collecting Snuff Bottles? at the Clawson Infirmary. of Women; the class picnic on The Committee on Discipline, con- June 8, at Stony Brook and the By Neil August sisting of personnel deans from the By Senate Vote Senior Breakfast on June 9. Hobbies of one kind or another provide an excellent pastime for University and Ag-Tech as well as other deans and faculty members, will Results of the Union Board elec- those people who have the incentive to embark on one of them. Stor- meet early this week to review the sta- tions will be known tonight when Stu- ies have been written concerning the sundry enterprises and it is in tus of the six Alfred students involved dent Senate representatives total the Local Blood Drive these extravagancies that the know- in the accident and the indefinite sus- votes' taken at house meetings last ledge seeking novice discovers a multi- pension of Klan'Alpine from social act- night. Tops Quota By 25; scene resembled a minature Barnum ivities. tude of new hobbies. We, however, had and Bailey attraction. The panel submitted to the Senate, never heard either through story or A reckless driving charge by State after ai dinner meeting Tuesday eve- Volunteers Praised Some of the containers are made Police resulted Friday in the indefinite ing, contained the following names: verbal interlocution, of the singular from a colored layer of glass superim- 1 Topping its 150 pint quota by 25 hobby of snuff box collecting posed upon the original stone and then suspension from, school of John Haw- for the Liberal Arts vacancy, Joseph. pints, the visit of the Rochester Blood- Nevertheless, Mrs. Willard J. Sutton, carved to the appropriate configura- kes '52. Blonsky '53 and Fred Kalber '53; for mobile Tuesday missed breaking Al- heard of it way back in 1927. Mrs. tion. The majority of bottles still had Hawkes, given a verbal summons by one ceramics vacancy, Ruth, trooper R. E. Powers, will be arraigned Gowtdiy '53 and Evelyn Dobson '53; for fred's record by only nin1 e pints of Sutton, born of missionary parents in a bit of snuff left in them. All of them blood. A total of 175 pints was donated China, was living in Foo-Chow at the had, attached to the caps, spoons for before Police Surrogate Harry Totten the other Ceramics opening, Don Mar- as compared to a record high of 184 in time. scooping the snuff out. at 7 p.m. this evening in Hornellsville. tin '53 and William Robbins '53; for May 1948. This action followed a two-car, head- one Ag-Tecti position, Adelaide Humm Mrs. Sutton told us of the high spots ed in her hobby over night. She used to and Carl Mead and for the second Ag- Three students forgot to get their in the history of snuff "bottles" (the walk to the many curio shopsi in Foo- on collision Thursday night on the Hornell-Almond Road nead Almond Tech vacancy^ Arthur Pitts and Fred parent's permission to donate blood, common terminology, "boxes" is an Chow at night and peek into the win- Rosenberg. but they telephoned for the okay. Mrs. abuse of the little things.) The illustri- dows. (Yes, girls, they have window Dam. In St. James Mercy Hospital, Verlee Linderman, Alfred branch ous containers for the nose clearing shoppers even in China.) Engrossed by Hornell is James McGee '53, who suf- Faculty representatives will be elec- chairman of the WeMsville Red Cross material were not known of before the the intricacy and beauty of the bottles, fered a fractured jaw, nose and right ted at the next faculfty meetings. Nom- Chapter, credited to enthusiastic co- Ming Dynasty which began in 1300. she longed for them for many a year. wrist and head lacerations. inated for the Ag-Tech faculty posi- operation such as this Alfred's ability Oddly enough, it was just at this time Although Foo-Chow was the inspira- Hawkes, the driver of the car, was tion are Robert Jones and L. E. Rey- to break its quota. that snuff was first used and so there tion for this project, it was not re- treated for minor injuries and released nolds, who has completed a term on Mrs. Linderman, who had upped the wasj»quite a need for the bottles.They warded to any degree momentarily. after the accident. Others riding with th,e board but is eligible for reelec- quota from 135 to 150, said she was are made from all sorts of materials, Mrs. Sutton bought her first fifty bot- him who suffered minor injuries were tion. "extremely pleased" by the response probably depending upon the financial tles there and then, ignoring Foo- James Quackenbush '51, Francis Ped- Candidates lor the Liberal! Arts va- of townspeople and noted that frater-' status fo the land owner who ordered Chow, proceeded toward Peiking, a rick '52 and Alan Trax '51. Irving Sher- cancy are Prof. Sallviatore BelQa, Prof. Tilties aided the drive considerably. them. They range in composition from a more prolific snuffing grounds. wood of Almond, driver of the other Melvin Bernstein and Dr. Wifllis C. She extended deep appreciation to stu- porcelain to semi-precious stones. car, received a broken rib. Russell. The second world war, inconsiderate The accident occurred at 11:52 p.m., dents and townspeople for their re- Undoubtedly, the most interesting of snuff bottle collectors (of which, by sity in Foo-Chow. (Considering the The budget committee of the board sponse. Thursday night when the Hawkes car were those which were carved and the way, there are two or three in ad- employment prospect for June gradu- collided with Sherwood's vehicle while met Friday afternoon to prepare a There were only five rejects, a sur- painted on the inside. This job is done dition to Mrs Sutton) forced her to ates, this might be a valuable lead.) tentative budget for next year. Thia prisingly low number when contrasted the latter was returning from Hornell. with curved brushes and carving tools leave for the United States. Mrs. Sutton's colection now consists Both cars were demolished by the im- budget will be submitted to the Execu- •with the 25 percent rejections which and would set our famous "boat inside Heres A Chance—Maybe of over 300 pieces. Most of them are in tive Board of the Union for approval the Bloodmobile has encountered re- pact which dragged the Sherwood the bottle" artificers agahst. The re- This was the second time she had blue felt boxes with bone hinges and machine 63 feet, according to troopers. as soon as passible, according to Bar- cently because of the flu epidemic, she productions are extremely accurate, (for the style con bara Shac\cson '52, Chairman of the been here. She came over at the age of [ white silk lining In a letter to the presidents of the Board. said. the artist using the original shape of fourteen for her education. After fin- j scious women on campus.) Each of living units, Dean Edward L. Haw- highly the the stone a sa medium for its decora- j ishing high school, Mrs. Sutton came | these boxes holds 10 bottles. The more •worThke ofchairma Wesileyn Parishpraised, blood bank thorne called the accident "extremely tion. to Alfred and graduated in 1917. She , expensive ones are in individual boxes, serious." chairman. Assisting him were Dr. El- Circus Time met and' married Dr. Sutton during her j These are worth about $80-100 apiece. Camera Club Will Meet len Sutton: Miss Elizabeth Foote, di- "We earnestly hope that all frater- The Chinese, must be Zoology en- stay at the University. From 1924-1937, The others range in value from $.20 nities and sororities will take full ac- The Camera Club will hold its last rector of the school of nursing; and thusiasts to the degree because a verit- she and her husband were in China. to $60. Mrs. Sutton valued the entire students; nurses aides; gray ladles count of their responsibilities. Each meeting of the year at 7 p.m., tomor- able zoo was thrust in front of us in Mrs. Sutton then came back, but Doc- collection t well over $2,000. living uait must assume full responsi- row, in room 12 of the Ag-Tech build- and Alpha Phi Omega service frater- bottle from. There were spiders, bats. tor Sutton remained as Head of the nity For now, that's snuff said on this bility for the conduct of its social af- ing. Officers for the coming year wilt monkeys, and elephants galore. The Science Department at Fukien Univer- subject. fairs," he wrote. be elected. PAGE TWO THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK TUESDAY MAY 16, 1950
Letters To The Editor [College Town Summer Metamorphosis President Drake Explains No-Smoking Things are popping aren't they? First there was the new ceramic Signs ID. building, then the heating plant, the track, the dorms and now a I am sure Ghat bot|h students and Dan Says: Much Criticism faculty will recognize the fact tiha/t \ Of Administration large economy-sized fund drive. There is more in the mill, too, and smoking in colllege buildings has in- maybe you'll hear something about it next week. creased Do such an extent that we are By Helen Gardner Nonsense confronted with a idiifficuslit problem. We haven't had a major improvement in 18 years. And now, it To begin with there is an apology to be made—to K. N. for leav- The most serious aspect of the situa- ing out the BIG CLAMBAKE they had Saturday, May 6. Burt Tun- By Dan Finneran BeenLs, we are due for a slew of them. Barring unforeseen circum- tion is the fire hazard involved. Most Most students have been prone to of our buildings are not of fire-resis- kel '53 (with an accent on the second syllable) has asked that Barry Btances, the building will begin next month. be quite critical of the administra- tant or fire-proof construction and a Newman '53 be thanked for saving him from drowning in the Gene- tion. Some of this is probably well These improvements don't come easily. They will be the result fire once started would almost certain- grounded, and again much of it is ly result in heavy material loss to the see River. The clambake was held somewhere on the banks of it. sheer nonsense. of long term planning, cultivation of outside interest in the Univer- University and a possible loss of life. At the same time In the first place, the influence of sity, trips to all corners of the state and just plain work. Smoking in classrooms is frequently I received the re- Nancy Buckley AT, Corrine Burns AT, adolescence tends to create a rift be- irritating to the non-smokers who are proach from Kappa Carol Dunham '53, Lois Giffen '53, Ele- tween students and their elders. We Alfred needs material improvement. Merrill Hall, is overflowing present and alft'hough tJhey may some- Nu, I got a note anor Hall AT, Marilyn Jeffery '53, Reg- are at the stage of the game where times be a minority of the group, ifiheir and so is Allen Lab. The Infirmary is not adequate and the Union, lest which said "Nancy gie Kittel '53, Carol Kleiner '53, Betty the world's problems are gloriously rights should be considered. Further- Balint '52 and Car- Ann Plink '53, Joanne Sherwood '53, simplified and their solution merely we forget, is a temporary building. more, our buildings have a very un- ol Felman CS had a Rose Seiber '53, Anne Valentine '53, awaits our unsoiled hands. Soon our tidy appearance because of the cig- Clambake Sunday, Carol Volkstadt AT, and Ginny Warn- blissful omniscience fades as we be- There are two items in this long list which are especially en- arette butts which are carelessly May 7 at 2 a.m. shuis AT. gin to face inevitable realities and crushed out on floors. couraging. One is the extension of library facilities. The library is "This was courtesy Newly elected- officers- of Theta Chi the True is no longer so akin to the The members of Dhe Administrative of K. N. leftovers Beautiful. crowded, confusing and lacks,' in many departments, what every good Council have given careful and pro- are: president, Dorothy Brion '51, vice committee." president, Helen Gardner '51, treasur- Much of the criticism stems from library should have—books. Since we are' here for an education, ade- longed consideration to ways of meet- Wednesday night Psi Delta had a ing this problem. While smoking can er, Nancy Frank '52, recording secre- inconveniences which we have forced picnic with Rosebush at the Ledges. tary, Janis Formont '52, corresponding upon ourselves through sheer inertia quate library is not just added gravy, it's the meat. be permitted in most places on the They must have had a good time be- campus, it is apparent that there are secretary, Carol Kleiner '52, house when it comes around to studying. It The second objective of the propose development program is an cause Thursday Psi went back to the manager, Lynn Fleming '52, alumni is pleasant to project the blame onto a few buildings and certain sections of same place for a "party" with Lambda others in which smoking presents a correspondent, Andy Armstrong '52, some vague thing such as the "admi- increase in faculty salaries. We need them. In the Liberal Arts Col- Chi and other people who dropped in. historian, Janice Swain '51, social nistration" or the "educational sys- particular difficulty. The council final- Thursday was a day of numerous lege the present salaries,, even of the heads of departments, are phe- ly agreed that the following regula- chairman, Joan Disch '52, as&'t social tem," for one can more readily ration- picnics but the less said about Some chairman, Barbara Weissner AT, rush alize his own rather shaky position. nomenally low. tions would ,be reasonable and ade- of them the better. ^ quate. • chairman, Evelyn Dobson '52, ass't. The trouble with such criticism is High salaries draw high class teachers. As "Pinky" Scandrett The Castle celebrated Rosemary Ray- rush chairman, Dorothy Bennett '52. I that it doesn't offer any positive solu- (1) No smoking in classrooms and flower girl, Ginny Warnshuis AT and once wrote to the Fiat, "We don't want higher salaries. If you pay marked areas at any time. ("No Smok- mond's birthday Thui'sday. tions. It is negative and self-defeat- Sjinday, the castle had Theta Gam- activities chairman, Barbara Schroder ing. ing" signs were posted during the '52. high salaries, you'll get good teachers and we'll all lose our jobs." spring recess.) Smoking may be per- j ma up for a picnic. When there is a vital issue at stake Prof. Scandrett was being facetious of course, but the fact is that mittee} in most offices and corridors Our Student Federalists have been Theta Chi's birthday banquet at in student-administration relations, with proper precautions. traveling. Last weekend Vince DeSal- which they burned their mortgage was there is no time for bickering. Our Alfred does have a high faculty turnover. It would appear that they (2) No smoking at campus lectures vo '52, newly elected president, Sylvia held at Social Hall. Katie Trost pre- world is moving too fast. It is a world develop their talents here and then leave to command the salaries or in most ilarge group meetings. Epstein '53, and Bob Lunney '50 went sided as- toastmistress. in which people must get along and Smoking could be permitted in small to Rochester for a district conference. Mrs. D. M. Gardner ex '25 attended shoulder responsibility, instead of they deserve. informal group meetings but with a Wednesday night President Drake Theta Ghi's birthday banquet and Mr. calling one another nasty names. It is time a positive effort was being made to remedy our short prop'er concern for the rights of and his family had dinner at Omicron. D. M. Gardner '25 attended Lambda Specifically, it means that on this others Ossifers Chi's alumni meeting Sunday. (Just campus, difficulties must be ironed out comings. Hats off \o the Administration for making this positive ef- (3) No smoking in the following Last week Omicron had elections. thought this week I'd put mom and in a friendly, give and take manner. fort. places: New officers are: president, Elaine pop's name in the paper.) Are We Civilized? a. Alumni Hall. Smoking any- Gruber '51, vice president, Jean Hunt Saturday the sophomores had a pic- '52, recording secretary, Joan^ Palmer Human nature is an ambiguous where in this building presents,a par- nic at Hidden Lake which really wa%. thing. Within it are great potentiali- ticular 'hazard and is prohibited by '51, corresponding secretary, Lenore Zito '52, rush chairman (university) ties still undeveloped for type of so- This Is Different the fire insurance underwriters. We ciety which can truly be called "civi- have no discretion in the case of this Jeannette Garman, '53 rush chairman Campus Calendar' (Ag-Tech) Stevie Humm AT, social lized." Dispite the high ideals which, Here's a chacne to put the question to a test. Will you attend a building. we perennially set for ourselves we ar'e b. The Library chairman, Jacky Newton '52, and hist- good assembly if it is voluntary? The assemblies put on by Rabbi Ma- orian, Ellen Platt '53. TUESDAY much too close to the world' of the c. Marked Areas beast. Try to be good-natured some- lino and the amateur talent show indicated that you will. But they This- letter is an explanation of a Delta Sig had their Founder's Day Senate—7:90 p.m., Physics Hall time when you're sitting in a class represented repeat performances of known quality. difficult situation and a appeal to the Banquet May 7. Among those present WEDNESDAY taught by an uninspiring monotone students and faculty of the University were Dean John McMahon who was and you haven't had more than four The Pete Sutton Assembly, to be presented Thursday, is different. the principal speaker and President Don Pasquale (Forum)—8:15 p.m., to coopearte with the administration Alumni Hall hours of sleep. Pete has some reputation outside of the fact that he is a student who in observing the regulations listed a- Emeritus J. Nelson Norwood, Presi- bove. I am certain that everyone will dent Ellis Drake, and Harold Reid, French Club—7:30 p.m., Social Hall For all the pessimism with which has been around. What we do know about him is that he's got a batch recognize the seriousness of this prob- who also spoke. The following new THURSDAY cynics look upon "the mob," we can of movies taken on his trip around the world that ought to be inter- lem and will join with the Admini- brothers were initiated into Delta Sig: Pete Sutton Assembly (Voluntary—• still improve ourselves a great deal. strative Council in working out a John Adams '52, Donald Boulton '52, 11 a.m., Alumni Hall What I'm driving led at will be illus- esting as well as educational. The Ag-Tech students, who saw Sut- solution. Tony Carvalho '53, John Colcord '53, Kanakadea Elections—7:30 p.m., trated by.the following: people are ton's performance in a required assembly, praised him generously. Sincerely yours, Bruce Doane '53, Gene Driscoll '51, Kanakadea Office easily led to envy those who happen? M. Ellis Drake Lou Forry '52, Dick Hanna '53, Bill Don Pasquale (Forum)—8:15 p.m., to be more gifted in some line or other. So here we have a good show. It's free. It's interesting. And if it's, President Haring '51, Bob Ruggles '53, Ed Sail- Alumni Hall An outstanding student is often placed: in a critical position by those less educational, well you've got to take the soda with the rye. er *53, Bob Singleton '53, Adrian Stan- American Ceramic Society—r7:30 Mrs. H. O. Burdick Thanks ton '51, Ralph Swanson '53, George p.m., Merrill Hall gifted. Unless he has an unusual poli- A good attendance will lend strength to the argument that as- Students For Entertaining Taft, '53, Bob Thurnau '53, and Burt Camera Club—-7:30 p.m., Allen Lab. tical instinct, tlhe crowd sweeps him Valvo '50. aside and eagerly fastens upon shreds semblies should never be forced on students. A poor attendance will Bath Veterans FRIDAY of rumor and half-truths about him May 12, 1950 Delta Sig held a dinner and spring Fine Arts Festival Exhibition of give credence to the belief that assemblies ought to be required. j formal at the Wellsville Country Club in order to compensate ijpr their feel- Dear Editor: Paintings—2-5 p.m., Social Hall ing of inferiority. I Friday night. Honoraries and faculty Chamber Music Concert—8 p.m., May I take the opportunity afforded' members were there. Copper mugs For one thing, they are unwittingly by your letters column to publicly were presented as favors but Audie Social Hall . submitting to a false sense of values, It's Spring Again thank the chairman of the College Reiss '51 received an even better one— SATURDAY or else a gifted student would not ir- Activities of the local chapter of the a frat pin from Al Bagnall '50. ("It's Klan Barbecue ritate them so much. Envy is ignor- What about last week's horse play at Prexy's Pool? Did the American Red Cross, Miss Katherine about time, Salty," says Hess.) Theta Gamma Clambake ance; the sooner more of us realize Cretekos and the folllowing students that, the better for the world. Although! group of pacifists have the right to spike the lower classmen's drink ? who assisted in a program for the Cowboys SUNDAY The following day a steak roast was "The Passion According to St. John." great genius is usually invincible, so- veterans at the V. A. Center at Bath ciety would stand to gain enormously Were the sophomores justified in their method of retribution? held at Cuba Lake and that evening 4:15 p.m., Village Church last Saturday night: Nancy Bailint, there i was a big fight at the Kinney if it were more appreciative of its best The pacifists, whatever their intentions, were wrong in their actions. Betty Jane Amberg, Beverly Callahan, Sigma Chi Dinner—5 p.m. Social human resources. Regina Kittelll, and David Harrison. House in Cuba. Just where all the cow- Hall boys came from and who was fighting To Think'Or Not To Think If they believe the water fight dangerous, there are cleaner and more Both their spirit and their perfor- MONDAY effective channels through which they might act. Having chosen their mances were commendable. The peo- whom I still can't figure out, but it was The present controversy over World ple in charge of voluntary services at a good fight and everybody won. Opening of Exhibition of Drawings Federalism seems to bear out the com- method, they cannot complain about the retaliation. the Center were loud in their praise. Theta Chi had initiation of new Merrill Hall iuon observation of many outsiders The sophomores, on the other hand, Victims of the mass hysteria I mention -this matter publicly be- members May 8. Initiates were Maryse WAGB Awards Session—Brick and students that there is much apathy cause it is hoped that other groups at Armen AT, Beverly Beck '51, Dorothy Fine Arts Festival Films 8 p.m.,— on the campus. Regardless of what which annually pervades the campus, might have been more gentle. other times may care to make the Bennett '53, Carolyn Blankheit '53, Physics Hall your sentiments about this issue may Or, if the little shavers were determined to use violent methods, they same effort in behalf of the disabled, be, you should take a little time to the ill, or the forgotten veteran. analyse your stand and to see if you should not have heaped all their abuse on one individual. Very sincerely yours, are sluggishly following "popular It was not for any would-be humanitarians to say whether or not Hannah Shaw Burdick Superb Theatrical Experience feeling." % there should be a pool fight. There is danger of injury, sure, but Coordinator for College This holds true for other issues. Activities, A. R C. While we glorify democracy, we must there is danger of injury in alot of other things. Football games, for Says "Dr. Faustus" Reviewer keep abreast of changing tides. Per- instance. haps you think that our system ad- Campusextra heres to the concepts of the founding The school certainly would be better off without pool fights. But By Galway Kinnell By Lil Falcone fathers. If you do, you are quite mis- if the lower classmen, for the sake of tradition, insist on beating one The Footlight Club came through this weekend with what seemed taken. Democracy as we know it has undergone a radical change in mean- another's brains out (no serious loss apparently), it is "better that their Editor's note: Lillian Falcone, who to me the best performance of the year. The play was well-chosen calls herself the Fiat's first foreign (though difficult to perform,) the staging and direction exciting and ing, and in the next century it will battles be controlled than that they have an extra-legal origin. correspondent, has been hired to keep mean something far different—from Alfred in tact with the rest of the lively, the acting always competant and sometimes brilliant, and the our present concepts. Judging from world. costuming perfectly adapted to the nation-wide public opinion polls, the The Senate held its last meeting of the year May 9. In length of vaca- 1 spirit of the play. If this production is McCarthy fracas reveals an amazing tions it is emulating the United States Senate. In the Buffailo Bee, to launch this and the absence of background para- ineptitude on the part of millions of report from abroad, there recently ap- not the highlight of the current Arts phernalia helped to hold attention on Americans to think clearly about im- peared a news story on the subject of Festival, some other group will have the actors' gestures and' words, where portant problems affecting their wel- a cooperative bookstore which the Uni- to commit a legitimate miracle. the Elizabethans, who never saw a fare. This Is Similar versity of Buffalo is' seeking. Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus" is a motion picture, thought it belonged. Our present college generation, in The Bee s|tates: "For years now An artful combination of this revived the opinion of many observers, is There is not much to say. This accident is similar to hundreds of there has been dissatisfaction with hard play to produce; it is harder, it seems to me, than much of Shake- technique with modern lighting effects more conservative than the generation others that you read about every year. It Avasn't very news worthy, the operation of the bookstore. Among went a long way in making this a which was brought up in the flapper the various grievances are: students speare The playi tends to puzzle a really, because no one was killed. It just happened to be a little near- modern audience because the pattern striking and beautiful performance. era of the twenties. Perhaps this re- should be able to go in and look at 1 of meaning emerges from »the action The low comedy scenes , abbreviated flects* an increasing concern for air- er home than usual, that's all. their leisure and prices should only in glimpses and flashes, in the as they were, were lively and extre- tight security at any price. -If it is In this case there will be some fuss, a few warnings and penalties and could be reduced. At present the characteristic manner of Elizabethan mely well acted. Although Terry Duro up to us to make a better world, as bookstore is far from tlhe cheery place art. In this play the theme involves was outstanding, even brilliant in his many commencement speakers eo maybe, a few more rules enforced perhaps, some revisions in policy, it could be. Many of the students visit Faustus' discovery that he has been portrayaf of Wagner, his performance glibly have told us, we had better not an editorial or two written in the local papers. Drivers will be a little the bookstore only twice a year, once foolish to exchange the slow way of was nearly matched by other comic become stagnant in our thinking as each semester to buy that term's wisdom for the easy and quick way figures. The robust Elizabethan wit of did the people of pre-Hitler Germany. careful for awhile, but in six months or a year at the most this ac- books." of magical knowledge. the raggle-taggle Robin, Clown and cident will be forgotten, deadened by the wealth of more spectacular The proposiail set forth in the Bee others charmed the audience. states t>hat a cooperative bookstore He recognizes the foollownes® of his Lost And Found triumphs and is dragged to hell in the Although lacking in brilliance, the accidents that happen throughout the country. should be set up with each student LOST—Brown notebook. The aristo- paying $1 a share. All profits would be agony of this recognition. Since this tragic scences were always acted with It's a waste of time to write about accidents. You don't think theme comes only fragmentarily thro- competence. Michael Lax in the role cratic type with a zipper. Return room returned in the form of dividends at 212, Rodies Donald Curtis. about them until you yourself are confronted with a pair of onrush- the end of each semester. It ailso ad- ugh Elizabethan enigma and is not. of Faustus displayed the rhetorical vocates the election by students of a consistently conceived, the play must majesty of Marlowe's blank verse and LOST—Chain full of keys. ing headlights and another human being becomes a statistic. 1 10 man board of directors which would rely to a large extent, on the color and the passion and vigor of the Prome- LOST—Eversharp Pen. Gold Top, include three' faculty members. Peti- craft of the production. thean Doctor, but in so doing lost Blue Bottom. Between Allen Lab and TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1950 tions have been circulated this week The Footlight Club accepted this much of the subtle intensity that a Alumni Hall. Reward. Bill HaU. Phone on the U. B. campus to measure the challenge and brought to Alfred a sup- more restrained interpretation would 185. amount of student support behind erb theatrical experience. Interesting- have revealed. RETURN—Ronson lighter which Fiat Lux the plan. ly enough, one of the main reason for Wayne Rood was a convincing and can be identified by initials. See Mar- their success was their approximation effective Mephistophilis, giving^tothe vin Eisenberg at Bartlett or Fiat of- of Elizabethan staging; they took the difficult role of a devil the familiarity fice. Alfred University's Student Newspaper Movie Time Table play out of the modern picture frame of a roguish boy. Published every Tuesday of the school year by a student staff. Entered at second- I Tuesday, May 16 — "The Hasty stage into the midst of the audience, It is very easy to criticize a play, eio«» matter October 9, 1913, at the post office in Alfred, N. T., under Act of March S, concentrated on colorful and often ela- Push Ball 1879. Subscription $2.50 yearly. Heart" plus "Art Director," "Home but it is extremely difficult to produce Tweet Home" and "Grass is Always borate costume and played without in- a play as beautifully as the Footlight ( Continued from page one) Member of the Intercollegiate Newspaper Association of the Middle Atlantic States termission and without elaborate th administration's opinion of the sug- press. Represented for national advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc., Greener." Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Club produced "Doctor Faustus." So HO Madison Avenue, New York City, New York. Feature at 7:48 and 10:18 p.m. scenery. The play without this experi- I will criticize no more. As a matter of gestion. Friday, May 19 — "When Willie mental staging, probably would have fact, the only people I feel even slight- An interesting sidelight of the in- STAFF Comes Marching Home," "Montana" moved ponderously. ly inclined to criticize adversely are cident was revealed when it was learn- plu9 "Ham in a Role." Shows at 7 and "Doctor Faustus" can too easily be- those potential theater-goers who let ! ed that the rogues sent a letter to Sen- EDITOT-IN-CHIEF, Matthew Melko '51 ; BUSINESS MANAGER, William SpaDgenberg '51; 8:38 p.m. "Montana" at 8:38 p.m., come a series of confusing and nearly "Doctor Faustus" be played before a ate President Paul Baker offering to MANAGING EDITOR, Frank Bredell '52 ; NEWS, Beverly Callahan '52 ; ASSISTANT only. "Willie" at 7:18 and 10:12 p.m. independent episodes on a modern house that was not packed to the rent a pushball to the Senate for the NBWS, Daniel Finneran '53; AG-TECII, Barbara Weissner AT; SPORTS, Marrin Saturday, May 20 — "Cinderella" stage. This danger was avoided here rafters. game. The letter instructed Baker to Eisenberg '53; SOCIETY, Helen Gardner '51 ; PROOF, William Brison '51; AD- plus "Tiny Terrors Make Trouble," by a constant shifting of action from mail a $10 check to a general delivery TIBTISINO, Harry Blatt '53; ASSISTANT BUSINESS, Robert Owens '52; CIRCU- one part of the theater to another. News and "You Don't Say." Shows at LOST—Brown jacket with leather address and the ball would be delivered LATION, Georgia Smith '52 ; EXCHANGE, Lillian Falcone '52 : PHOTOGRAPHY, Paul When true "episodes" were presented, to Terra Cotta Field in time for Thurs- Glgnac '53 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Feature at 5:45, front, lost at Terra Cotta Field. Re- 7:45 and 9:45 p.m. such as the conjuring of the seven turn to Fiat office. day's contest. STAFF MEMBERS : Boris ABtrachan '53, Nell August '52, William Flagg AT, Zebble Monday, May 22 — "The Lady Takes deadly sins and Helen of Troy, part of The letter also stated that if the Friedman '58, Winiam Gallon- '51, Alma Gluck '53, Thomas Hopson AT, Arthur a Sailor," plus "Want to be an Act- the cast joined with the audience and Senate wished to purchase the ball, Hyman '52, Caryl Levy '52, Jean McGraw '52, James Quackenbush '51, James or?," "Calling Ail Girls," and "Bear looked into the box. FOUND—Monstrous bunch of keys terms could be arranged. Baker Ig- Ridgeway '52, Barbara Shackson '52, Bajbara Schroder '52, Norman Shoenfeld '51, Feat." Shows at 7 and 9:25 p.m. Fea- Costumes carefully worked out which are clogging lost and found de- nored the offer when Ihe discovered it Ruth Vail '52. ture at 7:46 and 10:11 p.m. helped focus attention on the actors, partment drawer in Fiat "office. bore a bogus signature. TUESDAY MAY 16, 1950 THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK PAGE THRBSB Pete Sutton To Describe Trip Elect O'Connor, •- Womens Sports -- AT Moving-Up Day Senate Ratifies By Barbara Shackson Recognition will be given t(5 all ar-Tug-Of-War Ends By "Yankee Clipper" In Color Russell, Ekdahl dently athletic Alfredas at the annual Clock Purchase WAGB Awards Session scheduled for In Tie; Pig Tackle From Glouster Mass., through the canal to the Galapagos Islands 8 p.m., Monday in the Brick dining and south went the "Yankee Clipper." Pete Sutton will tell of hisNew Trustees room. A tug-of-war between Psi Delt and Proposal 30-1 WAGB prexy, Sal Schulmeister. ur- Theta Gamma, one of the highlights trip to the south seas as a crew member of the Brigatine "Yankee," The re-organized Union University ges to attend. Awards will be made ac- of the 1950 versipn of Ag-Tech Mov- The motion to purchase a clock, at 10:50, Thursday in a voluntary assembly to be held in Alumni J Church became a reality Sunday eve- cording to points earned, and newing-Up Day, resulted in a tie, with the football field was passed by a ' ning with the election of new trust- managers will be named. Oh yes, weace h team winning one of two pulls. of 30 to one at Student Senate Hall. ees, elders and minor officers. hate to copy the Zeno Club, but re-Equally spectacular was the greased Tuesday. The 100 minute technicolor movie, Meeting in the Parish House follow- freshments will be served. pig contest, when "Sparky" Campbell, Money for the clock will come-1 •will depict ships, ports and native ing a pot-luck supper, about 50 per- -0- executing a flying tackle, won first the $167 fund started for that: girls. The "Yankee" hit 104 ports In Bradley Dedicates sons unanimously approved a slate Four Alfred net women journeyed to place in downing the elusive animal. pose last year and the Senate W.HM] 18 months of globe circling. prepared by the nominating commit- William Smith College, Saturday to The special assembly held earlier in vide the balance of the money ff tee Chairman of the executive com- ed. Estimated cost of the projed i» The crew had some thrilling adven- 1950 Kanakadea" participate in a tennis playday. The the day was climaxed by the presen: tures which Sutton has documented. mittee will be elected at 5 p.m., Thurs- doubles team, composed of Carolyn tation of Student Council pins by Leeabout $400. , They were the first white people Vvei* day in the Community House. Blankheit and Elizabeth Hise, worked Woehling, faculty advisor. Those of- David Pixley '52 of Lambda €&» «n to see an inaugural dance for a new To M. Ellis-Drake The slate follows: Trustees—Willis their way into the semi-finals by de-ficers receiving pins were: past presi- appointed to the clock commfttee? urnil chieftain of the Big Nambus, a canni- As a special feature of Thursday's C. Russell (one year), Kurt Ekdahl feating Rochester and William Smith. dent Frank Kirkman, past vice-presi- was instructed by President Putai Bak- bal tribe on Malekila Island. Two Moving-Up Day Assembly, the Kana- (two years), William J. O'Connor They were then defeated but won thedent Donald Wilder, secretary Vina er to contact the NSA for uifaima- kadea yearbook was dedicated to Pres. (three years); elders—Mrs. Mord Cor- consolation doubles by defeating Roc- Corona, and. treasurer Newton Phil- tion wthich wouUd help the eammBteB» M. Bills Drake. He received the first saw (one year), Harold O. Crowellhester for the second' time. lips. in purchasing the clock. copy of the book from John Bradley, (two years), George Kirkendale Louise Krauss and Marty Shelton Others receiving pins included: The' five members of next j '50, editor. (three years); treasurer, Murray J. represented A. U. in the singles divi- Sarah Adams, Jack Bailey, Barbara Union Board will be selected The dedication saiid in part, "We are Rice; clerk, Mrs. Veriee O. Linder- sion. Brownson, Corinrte Burns, Carl F. when the Sen-ate tabulates the dedicating this yearbook to a person man-: chief usher, Clarence Klingen- -0- Bury, Hugh Chamberlain. Harold Cole. from houses. Baker reported that to- who has served Alfred with integrity smith. Pi Alpha and the Brick came out on Beverly Dill, William Funke, Mar- night's meeting will be brief and for 28 years. He has given untiring ef- In the 11 o'clock worship service, top in the interhouse badminton tourn- jorie Helms, Claude R. Husson. Dale ably counting Union votes will he ' fort to the betterment of this univer- three students were elected to serve ament, and tha Brick's doubles team, Loope, Nick Lozzi, Charles Lynch. only item on the agenda. The Stttd sity." as elders. They are: Ag-Tech, Barbara Sally Donnenwirth and Dot Stutzman, William McLaughlin, John McMullen. Activities' Committee will also. In accepting the book President Weissner; College of Ceramics, Bar-won in their division. William Marx. Jack Oles, Rosemary Job Situation Drake commented, "There is no honor den Conroe '52; Liberal Arts, Jean Claire Lipp won the interhouse table Powell, Donald Rohring. Martin Sha- Robert Lober '52 of Beta Sig re- which I would regard more highly. I McGraw '52. tennis tournament for Merriam House. piro, Paul E. Schultz. Vern Shiesley. ported that construction of the netrr appreciate this indication of confidence Puacing second was Dorothy Sachs of Peter Sutton, Richard Titus, Wesley ceramic building is scheduled to begUn and respect. I assure you, in the years Trustees and elders will constitute the Brick, and three houses tied for Tresch, Chester Turdo, Vernon Wells. about June 19. He said that tire con- that lie ahead I will give my office all the Executive Board, according to the third Theta Chi, Omicron and Sigma William White and Russell Wyant. tractor will make the selection of j/eo~ constitution, and the complete slate, ple to be hired, but full time employ- the effort I can." the Executive Committee. Chi, represented by Marilyn Neville, The assembly also featured group Lucille Losch, and Jeanne Hardenburg, singing conducted by Dr. Wingate, ees and Ceramic College students wHH The nominating committee, headed respectively. and movies. be given preference. Lober alsostatadl Clothing Drive Scheduled by Truman A. Parish, will serve as a During the funfest at the Ag-Tech that he would announce the dxtr> The Canterbury Club will spon- committee to fill vacancies. Assisting j Students To Register For barns in the aftefnoon, Harry Ottaway when the contractor will set up «B\ sor a clothing drive Friday to him are: James A. McLane, Mrs. Lin- successfully slithered up the greased employment office. supply needy families in the Al- derman and Samuel R. Scholes Jr. Intersession May 23-24 ipole, aided by his three-man team, to It was announced that Wesley Par- fred area. Each residence house ish, chairman of the Alfred Wootf teak: Dr. Russell, who served as chairman Students will register for inter- haul clown the $15 in prize money at- will have a representative to col- of the temporary executive committee session classes from 1:30 to 5 p.m., tached to the top of the pole. First drive, will speak to the Senate at m lect discarded clothing. Those prior to the meeting, reported on the May 23 and 24 at the Registrar prizes of five dollars were awarded future meeting to enlist their aid in who are not contacted and wish committee's progress! in the search for Clifford Potter's office in Kanaka- to the following contest winers: other blood drives. to contribute to the drive may a pastor. He said several candidates dea Hall. Three-leg race, Schuster and White; call 163-F-2. currently were being contacted and Courses to be offered are biology sack race, Nick Berg; girls' sack race, Pete Sutton "This drive is especially worth- that an effort will be made to have 109, chemistry 40, ethics, refrac- Anita Lernen and Ruby Bentley; egg Dr. Eitel To Lecture while for those who wish to con- them visit Alfred before the semester tories and surveying. throwing, Tim Blair and Harry Grum- tribute discarded articles of cloth- closes. wald. In the pig race. Elizabeth Heise weeks previous a French trader had Freshmen engineers will not and Mrs. Frank Kirkman jockeyed On Phase Equilibrist been killed and eaten by the tribe. ing at the end of the year," said register for surveying Potter saiid. David Crump, chairman of the their squealing little porkers into first Here tthey witnessed the inaugura- Summer School registration will and second place, respectively. tion and' dancing. It was absolutely drive. Questionnaire Finds be held on the first day of the Dr. Wilhelm Eitel, outstanding; phy- forbidden to look at a woman and Sut- summer session. A block dance at the tennis courts, sical chemist, will tecture on "PI ton had to take pictures by holding AT Assembly Goers with music provided by Bill Harris- Equilibra and Non-Equilibria," at 7:J his camera in the crook of his armLambda Chi Prexy eon's combo, climaxed the day's ac- p.m., tonight in Aiten Lab., it has I and pointing it toward the side. tivities. announced by Dean John McMahon_ Like Movie Shorts APO To Fete New At 4:30 p.m., tomorrow iji Merrill HaUt Because the film is expected to last Does Spade Work he will participate in a seminar. until 12:30 p.m., fraternities, sorori- March of Time movie shorts are fav- Officers At Dinner Harvester Company "Modern Methods of Pneumatofjtte ties and other residences have been ored by Ag-Tech students over other Synthesis." asked to postpone lunch until 12:35 On House Addition assembly programs, T. A. Parish, dean Alpha Phi Omega last week elected p.m., Dean Edward Hawthorne has "The challenge to fraternity men to- of men, announced this week This seven new officers to lead the fraterni- Gives Farm Exhibit Dr. Eitel was born in Germany anC 6aid, "The assembly is voluntary and day is to become good citizens-," more fact was ascertained by a question- ty for the first semester of next year. attained his Ph.D.- in Heidelbtrrg- at. no one is forced to come, but this will than 100 members of Lambda Chi Al- naire fiMed out by some 400 Institute They will be installed at 2 p.m., Sat- The International Harvester Com- the age of 21. He has belonged to> be one of the best assemblies this pha fraternity were told Sunday by students during the Moving-Up Day urday in Social Hall prior to the ini- pany presented an exhibit and demon- European scientific societies and i» term and all students are urged to their national president. assembly last Thursday. tiation fo new members. New officers stration of farm machinery for Ag-the author of several textbooks. Elles M. Derby of Ridgeway, N. J. and members will be feted at the an-Tech rural engineering students, Wed- Dr. Eitel Is now under contract witfc attend." Close behind their first selection, stu- nesday, at the farm shops. the U. S. Government at the Electro- said "The challenge is all. Challenge dents voted the student variety show nual Alpha Phi Banquet at the Hotel has built this fraternity and will con- Sherwood' following the initiation. During the exhibit the students were technical Laboratroy in Norri.s.. Ten- into second place, followed by Pete Sut- given the opportunity of presenting Former Federalist tinue the growth if you meet it by ton's movie account of the "Yankee"; Elected to office were: president, becoming good citizens on campus, in Ralph Spaulding '51; vice president, sales demonstrations of IHC equip- the Ebonaires; and Rev. Charles Bod- ment. Milton Seaman, rural engineer- your community and in the nation." die, in that order. Harvey Cole AT; coordinator, Frank Head, Cord Meyer, The executive spoke at the annual Potter '51; recording secretary, Wil- Ing instructor in charge of the meet- Dean Parish pointed out that the ing, stated. FOR ALL KINDS OF chapter Alumni Association dinner at- voting on the four top favoriites was liam Flagg AT; corresponding, secre- tended by more than 40 alumni from tary, Richard 'Lang AT; treasurer, Bruce Renner, a rural engineering To Speak May 25 very close. He felt that the series was senior, was student chaij-man in charge New York, Massachusetts, Pennsyl- unusually good this year regarding William Schaefer '51; alumni secre- INSURANCE Cord Meyer Jr., former president of vania and Ohio. Later, he turned the tary, Frank Bredell '52. of the atfair. the United World Federalists, a five quality of preformance and interest ex- first spadeful of soil on a new $17,000 pressed by students. Several Alpha Phi members con- On Friday, 29 rural engineers visited hundred dollar speaker, will address addition to the fraternity's home. the Massey-Harris farm machinery-fac- our last required assembly on May 25. "Next year's program in shaping up ducted aw inspection of fire equip- tory at Batavia. The group was addres- • .•' see The 30 X 55 foot, three-story addi- nicely," Dean Parish commented, "and ment and fire hazarrds in campus Mr. Meyer has a reputation for com-tion will go on the rear of the house sed by D. D. Jackson, Masey-Harris in the 1950-51 school year we intend buildings, dormitories and fraternity branch manager. bining brilliance with great personal and will increase living and dining to devote more time to departmental houses on Moving-Up Day. A report, Coit L. Wheatpm energy. He graduated Yale Phi Beta quarters to provide for about 50 men Harold O. Crowell, rural engineering meetings." including recommendations, will be department chairman, accompanied PHONE 23-F-2 or 1561Y-S Kappa, summa cum laude in 1942, and as well as improve kittchen and host- A student-faculty committee deter- handed to the administrative council entered the Marines in November of ess facilities the group. 122 North Main Street that year. He »a*w action in the South mines the make-up of each year's as- when the investigation is completed. Other alumni and honoraries pre- sembly programs. Alfred, New York Pacific as a machine gun platoon lea- sent who spoke briefly Sunday in- Why not get some "cawlture" and der, and was seriously wounded in the clude: Fred Palmer, toastmaster; Division Of Nursing take part in the arts festival? assault on Guam. In 1945 he was re-Wayne Brownell, alumni contact sec- Moving-Up tired with the bronze star, purple retary; Dr. Willard Sutton, Alumni heart and the rank of captain. (Continued from page 1) Appoints Instructor Association president who was re-elec- gy, Paeleantology Society of Alfred. Mr. Meyer later served as veteran ted; Dean H- 0. Burdick; Clarence W. An award for the clean-up was pre- Miss Mary H. Griffiths has been ap- assistant to Harold Stassen, when Merritt; DeForest W. Truman; Harold sented to Theta Chi with Bartlett get- pointed instructor in clinical practice, Stassen served as delegate to the San Huffcut and Robert A. Cotton '50. ting honorable mention. Division of Nursing in the University. Francisco Conference in 1945. He then All officers of the Alumni Associa- For its rendition of "Sweetheart of Miss Griffiths will assume her duties served for a period' of two years as tion were re-elected except Dr. G.Lambda Chi," "Alfred" and "When May 16. a member of the National Planning Stewart Nease, former treasurer; who Day is Done," Lambda Chi was a- A graduate of the Edward J. Meyer Committee of the American Veterans nominated' Dr. Ben R. Crandall for warded a cup for step singing. Honor- Memorial Hospital, Buffalo, Mise Grif- Committee. the position. He was elected. able mention went to Sigma Chi and fiths received her B.S. degree in Nurs- He has been avidly interested in the Construction of the addition will Kappa Psi. Step singing judges were ing Education from the University of problem of world' government since his convert the 48-year-old residence into Dean H- O. Burdick, Mrs. George Kirk- Buffalo. She had done medical and sur- undergraduate days at Yale ,and isthe most modern fraternity house on endale and Dr. Ray Wingate. gical clinical teaching at the Deaco- the author of many books and pam-campus, according to Daniel L. Olen- Tappings ness Hospital, Buffalo, and served 14 phlets on the subject. In June 1947, hechuk '51, president. Tapped to Alpha Tau Theta, women's months overseas in the U. S. Army was elected president of U. W. F. athletic society, were: Roberta Farn- Nurses Corp*. largest world government organization One more issue of the Fiat for you lucky people to ponder over. Grab ham '50, Barbara Fischer '51, Louise Miss Griffiths has been director of in the United States, with over 650 Frank '52, Jean Hardenburg '50, Nan- nursing at the Wyoming County Com- local chapters. Its chapter here at Al- it, it's good! cy Litchfield '52, Gwendolyn Lord '52, munity Hospital, Warsaw, until re- fred was largely instrumental in pro- Lucille Losch '50, Nancy Perrault '52, curing the services of Mr. Meyer for cently. She will replace Miss Margaret BUT DEAR — Jean Richmond '52 and Jean Tierney Blank at the Corning Hospital, one of our assembly. '51. the affiliates in the Alfred University You Can't Go Wrong New members of Phi Sigma Gamma, nursing program. 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This tween Lambda Chi and Kappa Psi both College 6-3 Wednesday, the Alfred ten- Wed., May 17—Motor Poolers vs. ond with a stand- of whbm were undefeated. Lambda Chi nis team engaged in a spirited but Frozen Foods on Terra Cotta; Clowns year proved no exception, the Saxons came close, however, taking broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning with va. Electronics on Ag-Tech. Ing idouble. The two runs and then added two more in hopeless fight against the University next batter hit a third place in the annual championship meet, held this season on Uni- the seventh. Kappa Psi got one back of Buffalo Buffalo, Saturday. Of the Thurs. May 18—-Bart. Bombera vs. alow roller down to versity of Delaware's Frazer Field, Friday and Saturday. in their half of the sixth but Bernie nine matches, Alfred managed to take Crescents on Terra Cotta; Kappa Psi rihort which was Lingenfelter struck out the last man tow singles. The final meet score was vs. Delta Sig on Ag-Tech. fumbled by the Seven varsity men made the trip to i scoring. Paul Flurschutz failed to in the bottom of the seventh with the 7-2. Fri.. May 19—Beta Sig vs L.ambda shortstop and be-Newark. Del., and of these, five made qualify in the half mile, and though he bases loaded to give Lambda Chi the Summaries of the Hcbart Match: Chi on Terra Cotta; Psi Delta vs. Klan fore slie could find the grade, scoring 23y2 points among ticked off 4:44, he d'ld not place in decision 6-3. Klee (H) defeated Pixley (A) 6-1o,n Ag-Tech. tihe handle, there them to plaee Alfred above IS of thethe mile. Don Rosser aggravated his 6-0. Sat, May 20—Terra Cotta — Dairy 21 schools entered in the meet. Theta Gamma posted decisions over "were men on first and third. She? pulled leg muscle in his first race of Delta Sig and Psi Delta to keep right Greenberg (H) defeated Carney (A) Science vs. Lame Ducks at 9:00; What game is this you ask. You Bay Alfred's sole first place came in thethe meet, the 440 trials, and wasbehind Lambda Chi for the league lea- 6-0, 6-0. Clowns vs. L. I. Rods at 11:00; Psi yon want more for your money? Welil, mile run, won by Per Andresen in forced to drop out of the running. He dership. Last night Kappa Psi with a Palmerton (H) defeated Shindler Delta vs. Delta Sig at 3:00. Ag-Tech— tell you what we're gonna do. We'll near-record time of 4:25. Andresen tried again an hour later in the 8803-1 record met Theta Gamma, who was (A) 6-2, 6-2. Electronics vs. Crescents at 9:00; Sax- £fr»e you some more. (Gotta have also placed third in the half mile. and flunked out again. undefeated. Klan defeated Kappa Nu- Schofield (H) defeated Mitchell (A) ons vs. Psi Delta II at 11:00; Betta Sig •copy) Morgan Stars Frosh Relay Runs, Third 7-1, aftter Kappa Nu had beaten Psi 6-3. 10-8. vs. Theta Gamma at 1:00; Klan vs. I» 1941 the Student Senate decided Most potential performance Satur- Delta. In other games Kappa Psi Flammer (A) defeated Weinfeld (H) Kappa Psi at 3:00. In the freshman 1% mile medley 8-6, 6-4. it would be nice to aidld to the Moving day afternoon was John Morgan's relay, which did not count in the scor- routed Beta Sig, and Lambda Chi Mon., May 22—Motor Poolers v». Dp Day festivities an interclass Soft- 4:31.8 mile run. Morgan's effort gave rolled over Delta Sie; 11-1. Doggett (H) defeated Braunsch- Burdick Hall on Terra Cotta; Frozen ing, the Alfred quartet of BoJ> Fergu- weiger (A) 6-3, 6-3. ball game. Faced with the choice of I him third place, and the school three son. Jack McMullen, Bob Corson, and The Lame Ducks had one game, in Foods vs. Lame Ducks on Ag-Tech. «eaes' we mean who should unexpected points, in this event. Fri- the B League.- and defeated Kappa Nu Doubles: Bob Purdy took a third place, with Mitchell and Braunschweiger .(A) Tues., May 23—Gismos vs. Burdick iptaj they came to the conclu- day, Morgan turned in the fastest time Purdy turning in a 4:44.1 mile on theII easily. This gave them three wins Hal'l on Terra Cotta; Psi Delta. II vs. sion that female girls would be nice registered in the half-mile qualifying and no defeats, and the leadership of defeated Ellis and Doggett (H) 6-2, 6-3. anchor leg. LaSalle won this event; Greenberg and Palmerton (H) de-Electronics on Ag-Tech. . t» watch. So, little kiddies, every year ! trials with a 2:00 clocking. He ranSt. Josephs was second. their league. In the only other game, since' then, except when it rained, tine Burdick Hall whalloped Frozen Foods feated Carney and Pixley (A) 6-3, 7-5. Week night games start at 6:30. I sixth, however, in the final, beat out LaSalle won the meet with a score Flammer and Shindler (A) defeated ifTofih have met the sophs in a lady- ' after his exhausting mile. 24-10* The C League action was con- of 37 points. Lafayette had 32 1/3,fined to two victories by the Crescents, \ Ferguson and Conger (H) 6-2. 4-6, 6-2. Patronize Our Advertisers Bike exhibition of their respective Alfred runners won a plurality of aMfities on the Softball field. Alfred 23y2, Swarthmore 19 2/3, John who took (decisions over the Saxons Results of the Buffalo Match: places in the 220 and the 440 when Hopkins 18 5/6, St. Josephs 17 1/6.16-13, and the Clowns 9-8. i Mack (B) defeated Pixley (A) 6-2, Unfortunately for the sophs, the Hill Cordes and Dick Robinson regis- •6-1. frocrii seem to have been just a little Muhlenburg with lly2 was the only , tered in both events. Cordes placed other school over 10. The odd frac- The golf tournament will take place Schulimpson (B) defeated Carney too athletic amd have beaten them six second in the 440, inches behind La- this Friday at 3 p.m., on the Wells- (A) 6-3, 10-8. ant of the nine games played. tions were caused by a nine way tie Salle's Frisby Ewell winner in 50.8.for third place in the pole vault. ville Country Club course. Seven teams Miller (B) defeated Mitchell (A) Jeers And Cheers and fourth in the sprint. Robinson have entered; there will be four men 6-3, 6-4. "We doubt that any of the previous was fifth in the quarter, second in In team score, Alfred led through on each team and the squad with the Flammer (A) defeated Penner (B) the track events Saturday afternoon. lowest total score wilil be declared win- 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. games have been more enjoyable than the 220. Field event finals came later in the ttas year's. It was Gjoads of fun and it Cordes Nipped ' ner. Low score in the tournament last Shindler (A) defeated Geiger (B) «n free. The giaime was played at Ter- day, and as these results came in, Al-year was an 85 by Tom Cantwell '50 5-7. 6-3, 6-2. The quarter mile, run on a horse- fred lost its supremacy. A first and Mack and Shulimpson (B) defeated wa. Cotta Fieltt. Sounds 'like a big lea-shoe-shaped course, was a thriller. of the champion Lambda Chi team. 3jne ballpark doesn't it? The stands a third in the discus pushed Lafayette Carney and Pixley (A) 6-3. 6-4. Cordes took the lead.on the turn and ahead, and firsts in the high jump and There will be a meeting of the per- Miller and Penner (B) defeated •were packed with cheering females. looked like the Middle Atlantic cham-
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