VOLUME XLIII VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA. MAY 11, 1953 NUMBER 28 Firsts Select Louis Prima's Dance Band For June Finals Band Includes Ceremonies Glee Club Concerts 'Keely' Smith Planned For Given In Richmond, As Vocalist Fri.^ May 15 The music of Louis Leo Norfolk Last Weekend This Friday, May 15, the Vir- Prima, "The Man Who Plays ginia Military Institute will com- Pretty For The People," his BY JOHN LEDE4UX memorate the eighthy-ninth anni- trumpet, and his orchestra The Glee Club htyaned versary of the Battle of New will drift once more across Sunday night from a Sjipm- Berry, Hart, Market. In memory of the partici- the lawn of Memorial Gardens pletely successful concert twr pation of the Corps of Cadets in from the open door-windows of the cities of > Norfolk an^ that historic event, and in tribute of Cocke '94 Hall during Richmond. The club left the In- Mattox Wm to those who made the supreme Finals of VMI. The class stitute Thursday morning arriving sacrifice, the program below is of '53 has decided that it will ill Richmond in the aftemoon> The Head AIEE scheduled. again be Prima who will pro- two bus-loads of men and equip- vide the music for the two ment unloaded at the Mosque and The VMI student chapter of the dances and a concert that have began rehearsal for the program American Institute of Electrical For information on New Mark- come to mean Hops at VMI. that night. Engineers was held on Thursday, et Days in VMI's past, see W. H. Finals dances this year will be April 30. The purpose of this meet- Paine's Years Ago at VMI on presented on Saturday, June 6 Time for the radio program was ing was to hear reports from the page 3. from 9 to 12 o'clock and on Mon- checked and after better than delegation which attended the Dis- day, June 8 from 10 to 2 it has three hours the club was dis- trict Meeting in Louisville, Ky., been announced by Jack Trigg, The ceremonies will begin at missed until concert time at eight and to elect officers for the next president of the VMI Hop Com- twelve noon with the annual Willis o'clock. Under the sponsorship of academic year. mittee. the C. F. Sauer company the Glee J. Dance, Jr. Lecture which will "Keely" Smith Featured Club gave their half hour radio Harold Hofheimer gave a brief be given by Mr. Clifford Dowdey, The ever-popular Prima will show and an hour and a half ex- outline of the program which was the author of historical novels. bring with him Miss "Keely" Smith tension to a capacity audience of given in Louisville, and presented The subject of his address will who song stylings have become so a list of the papers which were be "Stonewall Jackson." well-known and liked at the VMI. approximately five thousand peo- Shown above are Keely Smith and Louis Prima who will reappear given by students at the conven- The New Market schedule: ple seated in the Mosque. at VMI Saturday, June 6 and Monday, June 9. Many cadets will recall in particu- 1. Roll call of cadets who lost Varied Program tion. A brief summary was given lar the songs that she has chosen their lives in the Battle of New The varied program consisting on the papers which took first and to render for the audiences at the Market. of Negro spirituals, musical come- second place prizes. Saturday afternoon concerts and dy tunes, a jazz oratorio, a Mozart (Continued on page 8) Col. Foster oi VMI Faculty tea dances here. David Bird tqld of the field trips "Requiem" selection, and three Played at Astor taken while at the meeting and al- choruses from Rubinstein's opera The Prima band has been fea- so made a comparison between the Rats Take Charge Chosen to Head 1954 F4S "The Tower of Babel" was well re- tur«Chicago. Chopin selections on the piano and Dixon Cockes summarize^ the I. G. Foster of the VMI Physics A panel of experts discussed the On stage, Louis' throaty voice, exhibited excellent form and exe- trip down and back and told the On Turnabout Day Department was elected the new conservation of natural resources, his growling trumpet and his many cution. group about some of the entertain- president of that organization. Col. and decided that the future of our shennanigans and the all-around Foster is a 41-year old Ph.D. Friday morning the Glee Club ments planned for the occasion. This is really on the level now. natural wealth lies in educating sparkle of his band's show have again boarded the buses to journey Don't hold your breath, but we He succeeds Dr. Allan T. Gwath- the public to the need for conser- made the Prima outfit one of the Tom Webb spoke on the presen- to Norfolk for their concert at think that tomorrow will really, mey. University of Virginia chem- vation. A special committee is top box-office draws in the land. tation of student papers at such Granby High School. The concert honestly be Turnabout day. As a istry department. Dr. Gwathmey plugging a program of conserva- Set Box-Office Records a convention. Such information is here was much the same as the result of a slight mix-up last was installed Friday night for the tion education in the public At such theatres as the Earle very valuable since second class- Richmond program but the presen- week we, printed an erroneous coming year. Col. Foster will take schools. Alfred L. Wingo the ^tate in Philadelphia, the RKO in Bos- men will be writing them next tation was no less for its repeti- story, but this week we've ben pro- office in 1954. Board of Education headed this ton, the Paramount in New York, year. tion. If anything it might be said mised that no one will disgrace The elections took place at the discussion. and many others, Louis has set that the concert here was some- Following these reports elec- the name of the Cadet. To be three-day meeting of the VAS box-office records. what better. tions were held and the results redundant, this will be the first which was held at VMI. More than Third Class Elects His is the only band in the coun- Two Parts are given below. Turnabout Day since 1950. The 700 scientists, both juniors and try to play the Downtown Theatre period of hardship for the upper seniors, were here for the occasion. in Detroit three times within a The program was divided into W. W. Berry was chosen to serve classes will begin tomorrow at The Junior Academy closed its twelve-month period. He set two two parts with the club singing as Chairman for next year. Bill is Jim Massie Pres. BRC. program on Friday, but the Senior records at Newark's Adams The- the "Lacrymosa," three Negro vice-president of his class, a serg- group did not adjourn until Satur- At a meeting held last Wednes- atre within six months. spirituals, "Daniel," "All Through eant in Easy company, and a var- The custom of having the fourth day. day night in Jackson Meihorial In addition, Louis' voice and per- the Day," "Blow Gabriel Blow," sity wrestler in the 157-pound classmen assume the duties of The program included the pre- Hall the present third classmen sonality are known to the country and Col. Dillard's "VMI Salute." class. To be Vice-Chairman the running the Corps was renewed sentation of 200 technical papers elected both class officers and at large through his wide-selling After the intermission the pro- chapter elected A. S. Mattox, Jr. three years ago, but it did not delivered by delegates, the per- honor court representatives for records, his many network dance gram continued with "The Che- A1 is the Regimental Sergeant survive its trial run and was not forming of many interesting ex- their second class year. . broadcasts, and his guest spot on rubic Song," three choruses from Major and the newly elected GC revived until this year. The rats periments, and discussion panels. Bob Filer, Jud Leech, and Nor- such shows as "Spotlight Bands," "The Tower of Babel," "Haunted representative for the Class of 54. will be responsible for every posi- A GE expert from the metal- man Harris were re-elected as Heart," "You May Bury Me in the tion in the Corps with the excep- "Million Dollar Band," and "The J. P. Hart will become the new lurgy department gave the group third and future second class rep- East," and "Pore Jud is Daid." tion of the guard team. Chesterfield Supper Club." resentatives for the VMI Honor, secretary. James is a third class- an inside picture of rain and snow- Recorded Hits The club was called back to Heading the regiment in the Court for the 1953-54 term. Also man, a member of the swimming making by seeding of clouds. His more popular records have sing two more selection as encores position of first captain will be elected were Jim Massie, Royce team, and an Honor Roll student. Dr. John C. Fisher told the included: Oh Babe!, Yes We Have and they were finally allowed to J. L. Davis of "D" Company. C. R. Jones, and Gene Griffith as presi- group that experiments in induc- No Bananas, Enjoy Yourself, I conclude their program to the very Two men were elected to serve Steward will return to the ranks dent, vice-president, and historian, ing rain and snow that it is not Ain't Gonna Take It Settin' Down, appreciative audience with the on the board. From the Second with the rest of the upper classes respectively, for the Class of 1955.. necessary to "seed" clouds by drop- Jada, Charleston, A Sunday Kind singing of "The Spirit." The Nor- class is T. G. Webb, a member of Tuesday morning, yielding his com^ These men will represent the ping dry ice or other material into of Love, Robin Hood, I'll Walk folk concert was ably MCed by Lt. "C" company. F. C. Thompson will mand to Mr. Davis. The first batta- future second class for the school them from an airplane. He ex- Alone, Thousand Island Song, and Kelly who did an excellent job of represent the Third class. He is al- lion will be under the command session beginning in the Fall. plained that rain can be produced Please Don't Squeeze the Banana. introducing the music and giving so in "C" company and is on the of C. F. Lennon of "B" Company, by merely sending up a small col- Bob Filer is a corporal from His contributions to Tin Pan (Continued on page 8) swimming team. (Continued on page 8) umn of smoke which is treated (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) with the necessary chemicals. It VMI Boasts Unique Feature In Maintaining takes smoke from charcoal impreg- nated with .silver iodine. Afghanistan Prince To Enter Biographical Collection of All Graduates Dr. Hubert N. Alya of the Frlck Chemistry Laboratory, Princeton University, gave an address on V.M.I. JSext Fall As A Rat Beginning in the early days of complete of its kind possessed by been associated with the Insti- the century, when Colonel Joseph any institution," is a valuable aid tute. 'BY J. R. HANNAY like his older brother who gradu- R. Anderson collected personel to all alumni, and a special aid to Despite all efforts much informa- ated from Harvard, he plans to NOTICE Pull your chin in sire! Rack data concerning V.M.I. Cadets and graduates holding U.S. Govern- tion is lost and cannot be recover- receive his diploma in the United those shoulders back Your High- Faculty Members, the V.M.I, has ment jobs since the information ed. Such items as room numbers at States and then return to Afghani- Honor Court ness! It may sound ridiculous but gradually acquired information on contained in the files is exactly V.M.I., Roommates, Athletic Parti- stan to help in governmental it's not. Prince Abdul Arjim almost all phases of the life of the information needed for U.S. cipation, Awards, and even Nick- duties with his father. DEADLINE Mahmud will enter VMI next Institute Alumni. It was not until Government Security Checks. names are soon forgotten. It took September as a fourth classman. As VMI is about to play host 1925, however, that information In an effort to make the files many years of searching to locate Men are reminded that the Abdul is from Afghanistan where to royalty several proposals will on cadets and alumni was systema- ever more complete and bring the roommates of General George Honor Court deadline for the he is second in line for his father's be submitted to General Milton at tically field, and the collection of them up to date on current hap- S. Patton during the year he spent payment of all debts owed In throne and titles of Commander- the earliest possible opportunity. mformation set on a useful basis. penings, a form has been devised here. barracks and uptown has been in-Chief and Prime Minister. It has been decided that a red At this time, under the direction and sent to all former cadets. This One item wltlcn the Institute set for Wednesday, May 20. AU satin motif should be initiated of Colonel William Couper, these special Historical-Biographical Cir- would like to have in ea<:h cadet's debts must lie paid or arrange- Abdul came to the United States records were carefully sorted and cular has spaces for information personal file is a collection of ments must be made for their in 1951 and entered Kent Military into the stoop rooms as well as fUed in steel cabinets where they about the life of the cadet before pictures taken at various times in payment by Taps on that date. Academy, there to get background matching wall to wall rugs and form a complete record of all and after he left the Institute. his life, especially during the time This Includes only those debts in academics and military, fo» floor length drapes all mono- faculty, alumni, and employees of This information is placed in the when he was a cadet at V.M.I. posted on the Honor Court bul- VMI. When he entered Kent he grammed with suitable room the V.M.I., going back to the arst file of the cadet and added to the Pictures of cadets, before and letin board ouUlde reom 206-8 was sixteen years old and spoke crests. Also BRC should be op- founding of the bVBtitute,.and ex- information from other sources on after graduation, are often re- 9u the South side of barracks French and a smattering of Eng* tional and first call for classes tending up until tod^y. This col- VJi.I. alumni is mounted and quested by cadets aii4 relatives and those IwUvMnal debts fer Ush. He quickly picke4 up our should be at approximately 11:S0 lectleon of docu«a«nts, bMidts be- pl«(Wd is the file, which repre- many years later and too few which written notice haa been language, however; and soon be- but only after the go-ahead by the ing "a biographical collcctlon s«ats aup to date record of files contain photographs of any given OM week In advance of came outatanding in hif studies 8toop<:aptains who will lupervlae which is now Q^ <)|[ the moat eveiy who has at any time sort. the deadline. there. He is nineteen now and, (Continued on page 8) THE V.M.L CADET FROM MAK'S MENAGERIE Straight from the Stoop Published Monday afternoons. Entered as second class matter, September 18, 1946 at the postoffice at Lexington, Virginia, under the BY BILL MAKELIM act of March 3, 1879. Subscription during regular school year, $3.00. Theodore Glunk canted his rifle and followed suit. All bf a sudden a great shout went up from the W. LUKE WITT Editor-in-Chief to the left and made a quick mo- PETE COX Managing Editor battalion, men fumbled for their tion to catch up to the man in rifles, shakos, and colors; some- NEWS STAFF front of him. "Seems sort of like body blew a bugle and the corps W. R. Johnson, C. H. Bowen, J. P. Diuguid, G. W. Hardy, D. J. Dunlap, a penalty tour, don't it?" rallied around Neer. A. M. Levinson, R. Nelms, E. Uhler, Lennon, B. G. Johnson, "Yep," answered his companion. Hannay, McGeorge. Then they both walked along in "Wait a minute, fellas," cried JAMES HORNE "" Activities Editor silence for about 20 miles. Men the captain but the charge was on! 'for them, 'aft them, and to each S. D. JONES Feature Editor Theodore, away out in front, look- side of them. The finely ground ed around to see the en'ire corps G. W. HARDY Ass't. Feature Editor day of th? road whirled around I running after him. He ran all the J. P. DIUGUID Ass't. Feature Editor Theodore's head, got in his eyes j harder, tearing his bathing suit on FEATURE STAFF ar:d h's ears. His shako slipped a nail. This is quite embarrassing, I down on the back of his head,. R. R. Outland, W. D. Badgett, Bill Makelim, B. V. White, Bill Bowen, he thought as a bullet bore a hole I and he felt about as .squashed as W. S. D. Woods, Tom Agee, J. Woolls, W. H. Paine. through his shako. He waved his I a flea on the commandant's dog. Ij arms while the brigades on either He began cursing. "Dog gone, SPORTS STAFF idc of the corps, with renewed ROOn CON fiNEMEHT Sidebucklers. Why don't they shell W. REED JOHNSON SPORTS EDITOR vigor, let out a bangee cry and be- W. 0. Turner. P. H. Lyons. J. W. Langhammer, J. M. Brown, the dam place and get it over gan to form AS Skrimishers to the. C. H. Williams. H. G. White, J. M. B. Lewis with? I'd like to get my flint left. Gripes, thought Thftodore^ be said, tradition notwithstanding, that the Hops are, in them- on 'em; I'd show 'em." He finger- everybody wants take me in! BUSINESS STAFF selves a privilege granted by the authorities to the corps. ed his flintlock with pride and A. K. SCHRICHTE Business Manager As such, they can, like all concessions, be taken away. then remembered that "after all, Bombs Mfrst, bullets pelleted C. G. ANCHORS Circulation Manager we did get out of SMI for the through the air, and the sky was REM SIMPSON Advertising Manager Thus the corps, in deciding upon the measure and tune length of its hop support, should keep in mind the fact that the In- function." filled with a dense cloudy smoke. The corps, following in the foot- stitute may soon verify rumors that have been circulating The battalion wheeled right and steps of Neer, reached a vantage We Appreciate sauntered down a side road. In and become inclined toward the cutting down or abolishment point in them iddle of a field and the distance came a faint rumb- of hops because of apparent lack of interest. Thus even those wer joined by the First Maryland, During the past two weeks the Commandant found it ling. Like thunder, thought Theo- th Second Virgini, and the Thirty necessary to speak personally to the Corps of Cadets. On one cadets who enjoy hops principally because of the benefits dore, but there wasn't a cloud.in Thirds. Many fell, but more went which accompany them might give consideration to the re- the sky. Some Minks were sitting occasion it was to explain the proceedings for the inaugural on. The barrage of artillery con- quests that more time be spent within the confines of the on a porch trying to open up a keg ceremonies for Gen. Milton. The other two times Col. Pancake tinued but Theodore jumped the of root beer. "Hay, boys," they wished to commend the Corps for its fine performance on gym during VMI's five famous weekends. paraphet and single handedly elim- yelled at the column, "where, ya inated a cannon. Pehaps he was Government Inspection and in the inauguration. guane?" Somebody echoed back, thinking about pressing up the hill No special meetings were called in J.M. Hall in order "Oh,, just on a forced march. Were On Cadet Waiters to the pleasant abode. Neer and guane to flt." The Minks finally for the Commandant to address the Corps. Instead Col. Pan- the corps and the troops followed, opened their root beer and smil- caket went to the Mess Hall and made his remarks while the Certainly, the group of cadet waiters serving the corps leaped over the paraphets and ed-with pleasure. cadets were eating. It was "killing two birds with one stone," this year, as a whole, deserve a great deal of credit for their swung the tide of battle. "Sic so to speak. efficient handling of a difficult task. Collectively they have After another 20 or 30 miles semper," somebody cried, and the Captain coughed out, "All The opinion has often been expressed that special Corps achieved that which many thought to be at least improbable Theodore picked up a fallen flag and have provided service resembling if not bettering that right, men, this is it. We'll lay in and used it to cover the hole in assemblies were unnecessary when the matters to be dis- the shade of these trees until which was present when waiters were hired from outside the his bathing suit. He sat down cussed did not warrant it. Cadets have complained that they the word is sent. Strip for action heavily on the muzzle of a cannon were losing valuable study time. They have stated that extra corps. and clean your rifles." Theodore while the victorious corps pushed formations were burdensome in the light of an already heavy However, there has been some isolated cases developing stripped to his bathing suit, clean- on over the paraphet after the wherein some members of the waiters staff have been un- ed and loaded his rifle with buck- routed enemy. Victory is ours schedule. And not a few times it has been suggested that shot, and attached his bayonet. willing to make more trips to the kitchen than the bare mini- beamed Theodore as he carved hi« drill periods should be used for such purposes. Then he took a drag from his can- initials on the cannon. Whether or not this reasoning was valid, the Cadet wishes mum necessary as they conceive that number to be. A few teen. "Taking a first class privilege, underclassmen, in particular, have found one or two of the During the recess Theodore fell to thank the Commandant, on behalf of the Corps, for this uh, Rat." It was Neer, still clutch- first classmen turning a deaf ear to their requests or the vari- asleep. He dreamed of fried apples new procedure In addressing the cadets. Consideration for ing his saber with the heat of and homeny grits and rebel yells cadets' time does not unnoticed. ous items of'food^and iMjuipment necessary over and above battle on his face. "Anyway, call go and sabers flashing in the sun. original outlays. me Thatius Q." and he shook It is appreciated. He dreamed of his hoss, of that Glunk's hand. It is believed that the mere revelation of the existence half smoked reefer in his laundry of such isolated cases will clear them up and it is again ac- bag, and of the Sem—of all the Thus the Rats got out of the Rat We Remember cented that the corps is most appreciative of the results being things he held most dearly. Sud- Line, because you see, Thatius Q. Neer was president of the General This week we will pause to remember one of the noblest obtained from the cadet waiter experiment and hopes that denly he felt the sharp jab of a this opportunity for service to school and monetary aid can high top in his side. He looked Committee, and that Sunday, May events in the history of VMI. That event is the Battle pf New up and stared into the face of 15, 1864, was the first Bloody Sun- Market, in which the Corps fought as a unit and thus earned continue indefinitely it the VMI. Thatius Q. Neec, meanest first day. It is also called New Market the right to carry a battle streamer on its guidon. No other classman. in the corps. "Do you Day. school can make that claim. VMI men have always looked up- want to be taken in, Rat?" he on that history-making event with much pride and admiration. VMI MUSES asked meaningly. And the Corps has never failed to pay tribute to those who "Hell, no, sir,"'replied Theodore TIME With laurel crown, and took off when he saw Neer took part, and especially those eight who paid the supreme branishing his mule whip. "Let's The next time you hurry sacrifice. Through Staunton town, get 'em men " shouted Neer and and press for time, remember It has been a long time since that Battle took place, and We proudly marched that day; started after Theodore waving his the Egyptian mummies. They time often dims the memory. We in the Corps today are too WhUe old Confeds saber in the air. The color sergeant were pressed for time, too. often prone to laugh or to mock the ceremonies which hallow With low-bowed heads, picked up his company standard their memory. It is easy to do. De didn't eat the dust of the Most gladly made us way. valley road, we didn't sweat under the hot sun or have to bear No veteran men the strain of the long march, we didn't have to rush into battle Dare mock us then. poorly trained and ill-equipped, we did not have to shed our But only cheers they gave; blood or to die. Yes, it is easy to belittle their deed.. While lovely girls, But time cannot destroy their valor or courage. And With sun-Ut curls. though time might have taken away their motives, their act With laurel crowned the brave. will serve as an inspiration to all who might be called upon to Two nights before S I 'n engage in such a sacrifice. If view of what the future holds New Market's roar— for us, it would be well to be a little more respectful when Our boys were boyish then; the New Market ceremonies take place this Friday. We will But ere the night need some of the sterner stuff in the face of battle and hard- Of that grand fight ship. Remember that, and be thankful for their example. The boys had grown to men. Both shot and shell, Hop Support And dread shrapnel, Right through our standard tore; A good deal of the space in these columns has, in past And at roll-call months, been devoted to the urging of Cadets to support the We mark the fall Hop Committee in its presentation of the five annual dance Of fifty men or more. sets through the medium of presence. However the com- plaint of an Institute official that the cadets attending Hops Our step was light. are becoming more and more Inclined to leave very shortly Our arms were bright. after their first hour of presence in Cocke Hall thus making Our flag its symbol bore; the last hours of the dances more closely akin to faculty get- Now stained and torn togethers than gala balls in the old tradition. Our uniform. Quite obviously many good arguments relating to the Our guns are rusted o'er. appearance, traditions, and social reputation of the Institute We proudly tell could be forwarded to support the Institute's and Hop Com- How each one fell mittee's position with regard to the matter of early departures With face toward the foe; (Aei^ from the dance floor.. How some lie 'neath Similarly, a good deal of valid argument could be pre- The victor's wreath sented by those who believe that a man purchasing a ticket Where mumuring waters flow. to a dance has to make jis much or as little use of that ticket New Market's name, as he desires. Lack of time for post-dance activities and other Of deathless fame, ER WOULD YOU PLcesc factors could be stressed. Shall mark their Southern race; However, all arguments of this type necwsarily revert, While we lay down in the final analysis, to the fact that the Superintendent and Our garland crown PftSS nr THK TUI^MOUT ^wo his representatives ar^ responsible for and in control of the On their last retting place. privileges and restrictions affecting the corps, llius it could SOMCTHINO TO HllllO? eighty-odd then living New Market ARMED FORCES REVIEW YEARS AGO AT VMI veterans could not be present. News On Saturday morning camp was BY. R. R. OUTLANB By W. H. PAINE broken, and the Corps and rail- In road train, which arrived back in East Lexington late Saturday The first fully automatic weapon automatic weapon for use by our Probably the most elaborate a spol near Fort Defiance. There, night. The cadets were delighted to Review was invented in 1880 by Sir Hiram army. Many inventors submitted New Market Day observance was the Augusta Military Academy as- find that showers still existed— Maxim? Maxim's machine gun was their weapons for trial. Among on the fiftieth anniversary of the sumed the position as host, open- they did not know that they could As a result of the recent pris- recoiled operated, and though these was John Browning. Brown- battle, in 1914. On that occasion ing their shower facilities to the miss them so. oner exchanges in Korea a new rather crude it functioned some- ing had put his theory about gas the Corps actually marched from VMI cadets. Later in the afternoon problem, and one which could be what like our present recoil oper- operation of a weapon to work as Lexington to New Market, making the AMA corps gave « dress quite serious, is presenting itself ated weapons. There were other early as 1889 when his principle camp as nearly as possible to the parade in honor of the VMI corps. automatics prior to Maxim's, but was successfully applid to a Colt Samuel R. Rose, Jr. to our military forces. Basically, spots where original New Market Tuesday was the longest hike of they were operated by a hand- pistol. . this problem consists of the pos- Corps made their camp. The hike all; the Corps marched through Insurance • Surety Bonds crank similar to one found on an sible pro-Communistic ideas which Browning submitted both Q itself took five days, and the five Harrisonburg, was given a two 901 American BIdg. old grinder. the Red captors might have pound- machine gun and an automatic camp grounds were named after hour rest on the other side of Richmond 19, Va. There were many attempts by ed into their many prisoners. It rifle. Both of these were simple in the cadets killed in the battle. Harirsonburg, and then completed is certainly not inconceivable that the army to develop better auto- design and easy to manufacture. The hike began at 7:30 Friday the march to New Market: a total many of the prisoners, their bodies matic and semi-automatic weapons Both his weapons were accepted. morning, May 8, 1914. Three hund- march of twenty-two miles in one and minds weakened by hunger during the 18g0's. Most of the The Browning automatic rifle, M- M I L L E R 'S red and sixty-four cadets, eleven day. and fatigue, would be influenced weapons that were experimented 1918 is the forerunner of the mod- supply wagons, and two ambu- The Corps was encamped at GIFT SHOP by the repeated Communist teach- with were gas or recoil operated. ern BAR carried by our troops to- lances made up the procession. New Market for three days; the ings which were forced upon them; In 1909 the army adopted the day. It has undergone certain During the entire trip, in spite of cadets were given complete free- Next to State Theatre and a thorough rehabilitation pro- Benet-Merde gun which was of-changes that would make it almost the hot sun almost every day, only dom of the area. On Friday, May ficially known as the Automatic gram seems absolutely essential to unrecognizable to its builder. In three men suffered heat prostra- 15, New Market Day, the battle Machine Rifle, CaUber 30, M1909, 1936 a new bipod was added that prevent the returning prisoners tion. Friday the Corps hiked to the was re-enacted, with the interest- which was to remain the standard gave it more stability. In 1939 it from causing a great deal of dam- first camp, about two miles south ing spots in the field pointed out. automatic rjfle until 1916. It was underwent many more changes age. of Fairfield, arriving there in time When the Corps reached the line a complicated weapon having more that greatly added to its effective- STEVESVILLE for dinner. During the afternoon on which had formerly stood the Communist Teaching Techniques: than fifty operating parts within ness. The rate of fire was raised Softball games were held between fence marking the beginning of It may seem as if the Communist the barrel group alone. There were from the original 150 rounds per companies, "B" Company winning the historic charge, the Corps gave STEVES DINER doctrines are so absurd that no two per machine gun platoon minute a maximum to 950 in the for the afternoon. Tattoo was a mock charge across the field. thinking human being'^puld pos- which was enough^ with all spare present model.. sounded at 9:30, taps at 10. WELCOMES VMI sibly accept them, but tI^effect- parts and accessories for the pla- Some seven thousand spectators The BAR that is with our troops Saturday morning the Corps iveoess of ihe Communist t^^g toon plus six mules to handle. were on hand to witness the dem- CADETS today is the result of many years broke camp, and hiked to the sec- techniques is indeed surpri^^. onstration, including twenty-nine World War I brought a new improvement and experimentation. ond camp some twelve miles north. of the original New Market Corps. Amazing results have been achiev^ trend to military warfare. The It has proved a dependable weapon Sunday they hiked 'on further, 24-Hour Service e<^ by the Reds, and for this reason The Corps was disappointed that machine gun became a key weapon in the last two wars. making camp just outside of more of the one hundred and their teaching methods should be in the armies in the field. In 1917 Staunton. One of the Staunton briefly explained. First a group of we did not have a satisfactory ministers came out and held a newly-arrived prisoners is gather- automatic weapon so we adopted service at 7:30 that night; approxi- ed together and they are placed the French Chauchat automatic Established 1865 mately two thousand Staunton resi- under the leadership of several rifle. This weapon was an 8mm R. L. Christian & Co., Inc. dents came out during the after trained "thuoght reformers." weapon, but by 1918 we had modi- Imported and Domestic Fancy Groceries noon to see the camp. These teachers patiently explain fied it to fire our conventional .30 BOSCOBEL GRANITE CO. over and over again the advantages cal. ammunition. 1804 W. Broad Street On Monday morning the Corps of Communism and point out many Richmond, Va. through Staunton, past both Stuart However in 1917; the Secretary weaknesses of a democratci state Hall and Mary Baldwin. The girls of War had set up a board to test Producer of Crushed Stone After months of this repeated in- were out on the lawns to wave to doctrination many men actually do them as they marched by; the begin to believe it and these men Corps halted for a rest at the top Richmond, Va. in turn are always special cases of THE POWER of the hill above Mary Baldwin. prisoners who resist all of the During the morning and early Communistic prachings, and these EQUIPMENT afternoon the Corps hiked on to men are promptly separated from BOOK SHOP CO. the rest of the group. These men with a greater mental will power Electrical and are then subjected to all sorts of Mechanical Equipment measures which strain a man's PHONE 282 brain until it will accept anything. Phone 6-2746 These measures are not based on Brown's Cleaning Works torture, but rather on physical and 14 S. Randolph St. 1307 W. Main St., P.O. 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first for the month, and attained the lead for the year with As our columr is somewhat de- advantage of (in some cases) facilities wired base hospital: Doctor: "Are you regular?" a lead of 32 points over Able Company. "Have a case of Beriberi. What layed this week, we have the sig- youth would be met by the well- Draftee: "No sir, I volunteered." nal privilege to present somewhat known experience of some mem- shall I do?" The month of April afforded two Doctor: "Don't you know the timely news. Yesterday was "the bers of the Brass lineup. The two The message was taken by' a competitive drills in which "C" Air Force ROTC king's English?" ^ Company won first and second Designated Sunday" (to use stilted teams would have been almost young technician at the base who Draftee: "Is he?" places respectively. Charlie Com- though semi-official language and equal in ability and that deciding wired back: "Give it to the engi- pany gained 408 points for April Will Give Priority another of our traditional rites was factor of all athletic contests, neers. They'll drink anything." i' Doctor: "My but you're stupid." compared to Able Company's 313- observed. chance, could be relied on to pro- « ij <1 Draitpp: "You oug - a see my 2/3 points. To Flight Trainees Although "your roving" may vide the win-but for which team? Conruclus say ... . IMan who brother. He walks all humped have sounded sanguine in last The really big Spring sport, crosses ocean twice and doesn't over:" The standing of each company The Air Force ROTC board an- week's fiasco, today there is a soft though, "sunning," will soon be and points for the year are listed nounced recently that college stu- spot for the Rats. Yesterday was the crowd-getter on the athletic in order from first to seventh: C, dents now enrolled in the AF- a more trying day for Rats because field. The daily crowd of partici- A, B, E, Band, D, and F. J. Paul Sheedy* Switched to Wildroot Cream-Oil ROTC must agree in advance for th suspension of hazing had caused pants is growing larger. Points for the year are: flight training or run a strong risk some blood-thirstiness to fester Many will endeavor to emulate Bccaiise He Flanked The'Finger-Nail Test of being eliminated from the col- c 1376 and seek expression. (Stilted style the ability of the year's all-time, lege program. A 1344 1/3 appears in the above paragraph J. Trigg in getting at least the first also). part of the desired "golden B 1244 1/3 The "first priority" for advanced brown." And that's what comes of E 1133 1/3 ROTC schooling will be college Our column has taken a some- sleeping. Flash fact! Through a Band 1088 sophomores who select flight train- what radical stance on drills dur- three year's poll, 'your roving' has D 847 2/3 ing after graduation. The Air ing the past (a topic which we, as the sought-after information that F 846 Force said advanced slots for well as authorities, dwell on) and the proportion of civils (leading youths eyeing ground duty will be therefore extends a garland to Barracks beraters of L../Ls) out- In the same order the points more and more restricted as time Tuesday's promise of more divers- number the L.A.s in attendance at for the month of April are an- goes by, and that competition is ion. In the last Turnabout Day, the the sunning beach by a ratio of nounced: expected to be increasingly keen parade was well worth attending three to one (Gasp)! What's more, C 408 for the limited number of com- and the student officers made only all of the L.A.S have the foresight A 313 2/3 missions available. The men now enough mistakes to cause to take books along in the after- B 197 1/3 enrolled in advanced AFROTC are amusement without inciting riot. noon. This is probably to keep the E 312 2/3 not affected by the change. The worst part in store for the sun out of their eyes. Comment Band 195 upperclas^en is the unusually The move represepts, a long- "They are too lazy to stir that far." D 127 lengthy, t^ie it takes to get around range attempt to assure enough Comment by L.A., "I like to be F 169 while in the ratline. Air Force flyers. The current pale and interesting." . sources are entirely inadequate; Luckily, the two movie theaters Appearance and discipline the observer training program par- uptown had a double bill were bn^en idow n as follows: ticularly is in desperate shape.- on Sunday afternoon. It would Seems as though a little girl was C 40 take three S.M.I.'s to keep some talking to her mother: One hundred and forty - six pool PAUL f«lc down under when hU girl uud, "Your floppy h«ir kanguulu A 40 from the weekly, regular attend- B thousand students are expected to "Oh, Mama, I saw the nicest man our fHendthip. Never pouch your arms ^ound me again until you high tail it M 50 ance. While I have the issue of belong to the advanced AFROTC today." t toilet good( counter for some Wildroot ^cam-Oil. Contain! Lanolin. Noa* E 10 Sunday morning inspection in the course this fall. Those which are Band . .... 20 limelight, I should like to ask what "Who was he, dear?" alcfaolic. Relierei annoying dryness. RemoTM, loose, ugly not accepted will be more vulner- D l: 0 happened to that plan of giving dandruff. Grooms the hair. Helps you pass ^e Finger-Nail able to the draft. "He was the garbage man, F 1 " 0 more time for their preparation Test. Get it or you'll kangaroo the day!" ^Mdf uied Wildroot Mama." and less time to actual inspection. Cream-Oil and now all the girls are lapped up about him. Parades brought the following Perhaps it was another general "And why was he so nice?" Better reach in pocket for 29 f and buy Wildroot Cream- scores: The girl greeted her boy friend order that spent a hasty, unhearld- Oil in either bottle or tube. You kangasong cause it puts teal C 53 —"Notice anything different about ed day on the bulletin board. "Well, he was carrying a can of punch into your social life. Ask for it on your hair at any A me?" garbage over his head to the The intercommand b a se b a 11 barber shop too, and get a jump ahead.of all the other guys I B 57 1/3 "New dress?" wagon, and while he had it over game seems to have been forfeited E i 28 "New shoes?" his head the bottom came out of by both sides due to lack of time Band 45 "No, something else." it and the garbage fell all over *»/13t Se.HarrisHiHRd.. miliarnivilltiS. Y. for actual playing. The Braid D : 51 "I give up." him. He just stood there and talk- team, though having having the Wildroot Company, lac., Buffalo 11, N. Y, F 46 "I'm wearing a gas mask." ed to God."
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Techers Win Big Six Track broken by Tech's crack relay team. With A1 Hdrdy, Ashton Violette, VPI Takes VMI Netters AAU Meet Jim Baker, and Leon Pleasants Ghampionship-VMI Second; carrying the baton, the Tech quar- Keydet Nine Decision Tech, To Be Held tet was ec'lipsed by the mark of Mapp Breaks Hurdle Record 3:23.7 set by Virginia in 1936. From all of the record breaking 6-3 Thursday H-S 6-3; 54 23rd at W&L Virginia Tech coasted to its ran two races and set two records. and other outstanding perform- All good things must come to an The V.M.I, leiiiiib ..«4uad finished The 1953 AAU track and field sixth straight outdoor track cham- In his first race the mile run, Sha- ances the Old Dominion's hopes in end, and so it was with the Key- off last week with a double win champiortships will be held here pfonship at Richmond's Millhiser fer let the Keydets ace Ben Angle the coming Southern Conference I dets four game winning streak. over Tech who had beaten them Saturday, May 23, on Washington Field in a thrilling Big Six Meet set the pace until the gun lap meet loom high. The Hokies of VPI put the earlier this season and Hampden- and Lee University's Wilson Field. last Saturday where 1,000 track where he put on a tremendous The summaries: ^ „ „ , j "Noeboys" fire out last Thursday Sydney. The two matches proved W&L and Virginia Military In- enthusiasts saw five records fall kick on the backstretch and beat Shot _ Holland. VPI; Carter, | „„ t^^ VMI diamond, by banging to be exciting and good playing stitute will be co-hosts for this from the efforts of the (Old Domi- Angle by some 30 yards in the blaz- VMI; Karcher, W&M; Cox, VPI; Jimmy Foster for eight hits, and was demonstrated by both teams. year's meet, which will be the nions top performers. ,; ing time of 4:20.6. This eclipsed Leibich, Richmond. Distance: 45 six runs. The Keydets were only In the Tech match the Keydets fourteenth annual competition in The Hokies who wefe .exepected the old mark of 4.22.8 set by feet, 10% inches. able to collect six safeties, and were able to easily down their op- the senior division and the seventh to win, had no trouble in winning Smith of VMI some 22 years ago. MUe—Shafer, VPI; Angle, VMI; VPI pitcher Jack Williams was able ponents both in the double and in the junior bracket. team honors piling up 84% points Angle gave everything he had in Blake, VPI; Jordan, Richmond; to space them so that VMI could singles. However, the match with Approximately 200 Old Domi- almost twice that of runnerup the mile run and was just out of Brugiere, VPI. Time 4 minutes, 20. push across only three scores. Hampden-Sydney was won when a nion trackmen are expected to VMI. VPI captured first in eight gas for his speciality, the 880. 6 seconds. (Meet record). Curly Powell was the Keydet bat 4-4 tie in the final doubles was take part in the championships, of the fifteen events. 'It was evi- Shafer's next run and new record Discu^Byrd VMI; Crouch VPI, ting star, continuing his recent broken by Pilley and Berry win- which are open to registered dent from the beginning, that it was in the two-mile run. It was f™; batting spree by knocking a tre- ning over Slaydon and Hoke. By amateur athletes of the Virginia was just too much Tech.. In the somewhat the same kind of race as VPI. Distance^l32 feet, 10 mch. mn nn nntn mendous home run up onto the winning these meets the netters Association of AAU, certified col- trials in the morning" VPI had the mile as Richmond's star Joe High . Jump—Lankford, VPI; hill in left field. Frank Knoell, pulled up their average for the lege and secondary school athletes placed two or three men in each Porter set the gruelling pace. Keintz, Richmond; Hall and Gaston who walked earlier in the seventh year and will probably end the and registered servicemen resid- event. In the javelin throw was Again Shafer caught his chief com- both of VPI tied for second; Moran, inning was on second when Curly season with a good record. ing or serving in the State since the only irtace where Tech failed petitor on the gun lap and burned Richmond, Stephens, Virginia, Car- hit the round-tripper, and the two January 23, 1953. to place in the morning trials. him in the ground with another ter, VPI and "^ite, Virginia, tied i 1 ( runs made the score 2-4 in favor Summaries! A full complement of events After the fifth event Tech had the great kick and breezed home in for fith, Height. 6 feet. of the Hokies. The visitors had Singles: plus a mile relay will be run in meet in ice and as.
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2 mVTS 2 showing in the State meet. TIME OUT WITH TURNER Ramer Knocks Four Bagger Golfers Beat The summaries: Bill Wood (VMI) defeated Paul BY BILL TURNER Hickie, 6 and 8; Monty White With Two On To Cinch A W&M 51/2-31/2 (VMI) defeated Bill Wray. one up They're stil talking about the Spiders by the same margin, there- 19th hole. Best ball: VMI, one up one Ramer hit against Richmond, by knocking the Richmond com- 3 - 2 Victory Over Richmond Wood High 19th hole. Fred Aucamp (WWI) the other day on Alumni Field. bine out of any possible chance for defeated Minor Lewis, 2 and 1; Shades of Bobby Thomson—that the Southern Conference (North- V.M.I, baseball fans had their five hits for the afternoon, was Harassed by rain most of the Bob Mitchell (W&M) defeated was a clout! Taking nothing away ern District) championship. Yes, fill of excitement last Monday able to mark up his third win afternoon, the V.M.I, golfers out- Bill Bryan, 2 and 1, Best ball; from the flashy Vance Long, who it was a costly road trip for the when they saw the Keydet nine against a single setback for the played the William and Mary In- VMI, 2 up. is without a doubt one of the top Spiders, who were picked by most face the University of Richmond season. dians 5% to Vi on Tuesday. All Jim Mark (W&M) defeated Ken twirlers in the state, the fateful scribes at the start of the season to Spiders in a nip and tuck battle The Keydet nine with the able the matches were decided on the Carstens, 1 up; Bob Gtee (VMI) blow by Ramer might never have finish on top of the standings. to the finish. The Keydets, limited and versatile Chuck Noe behind final hole except the first in which defeated Jerry Mercer, 1 up. Best been had not errors by Long's Coach Noe, who is really a color- to one hit for seven consecutive them looks hot. Their record thus Bill Wood had to play off a tie ball: even. teammates set up the play. The ful show to watch on the diamond, innings, were trailing going into far this year has been good and with his opponent. As a result of disputed play at first, where Bre- could easily pull his hustling the eighth by two runs. The Spi- will most likely stay that way. The the play-off Wood defeated his haney was called safe, looked for J. Henry Brown & Son youngsters to the top of the Big der's lead was, however, brief when win over Richmond puts the squad opponent Paul Hickie six and five a time as if it was of little con- Six and the second or third in the Big George Ramer stepped up to way up the list in. the Southern to shoot a blazing 69, three under MONUMENTS sequence the way "Dazzy" Vance SC before the season's climax. If the plate. Two men were on. Conference as well as in the Big par. This made Wood top man on BICHMOND. VA. was serving 'em up. The faithful this happens, and it may the way Then came the pitch—smack—a^id Six. ' the Keydet team as well as low Est. 188S few however, stirred a little as the team is playing the game now, the ball went sailing over the scorer of the match. Other mem- Vance nicked Woolwine, putting flying along on a six-game win- left field bank for a home run. Richmond bers on the team shooting good runners on first and second. But ning streak, the scrappy and color- The fans went wild. This was the Ab R H 0 A golf to outclass their opponents when Chumbley, trying to lay one ful Noe probably will be offered clincher for the game. Barcillina If 5 0 0 1 0 were Monty White and Bob Gee. down, popped up, and the usually to name his own contract next year Gragnani 2b 3 0 0 2 0 Although they shot good golf Richmond hurling artist, Vance reliable A1 Crockett fanned, things —as well as the superintendency. Luck cf .....,., .4 113 0 Bryan, Lewis, and Ken Carstens Boxley Quarries Long, had held the Keydets to only didn't look too good for Noe's The opinion of this sports writer Strauss rf 4 112 0 were edged out by their opponents. one hit until Ramer's big smash. stalwarts. Then came the big is, "Give Noe the talent and he'll Cheatham 3b .4 0 12 2 The eighth inning rally started the The team as a whole looked good moment. Catcher George Ramer, do the job." It is easy the job Grant lb 1 0 0 6 1 Crushed Limestone Keydets when pinch hitter Bill and wil probably make a good whose batting average had been he's doing now with a few ex- Snyders ss 3 0 0 2 3 aad Brehany made first on an error. slipping of late, dug in at the ceptional ball players and the rest Bricker c .2 0 15 0 Dave Woolwine then stepped up Crushed Granite" plate. The Keydets, noted for tak- just average. Think of the results Long p 1 0 0 0 0 Enjoy and was sent to first after being ing the first one, proved no ex- that would be obtained with a few hit by a pitch. This was the big LANCE ception this time as the first toss baseball scholarships thrown in. Totals 31 2 5 24 7 W. W. Boxley & Co. break for the Keydets. Ramer Peanut Butter Sandwiches by Long, an outside, high curve, Many games are won or lost in the 711 B(>XLET BUILDING then came up and finished the VMI Peanuts and Other was taken by Ramer. Not so the dugout as well as on the field. ROANOKE, VBRGINIA rally with his homer driving two Ab H 0 A second one, however, as the big Noe has the commendable capa- R Bakery Products runs in. This was the last hit Long 2 guy with the big bat connected on city for pulling the best out of Woolwine ss 3 1 0 3 gave up during the afternoon. 4 2 one of Long's fast ones and sent his players—and he's winning Chumbley 2b 0 0 4 The eighth inning also brought it far and up—on to the left field games. Any time you get only four Crockett p 4 0 0 0 2 METROPOLITAN LIGHT WHITE excitement to the Spiders. Luck bank—breaking up the ball game hits, make seven errors and score Ramer c 4 1 1 5 0 was able to single then went to —and Long's heart. two runs on a sacrifice bunt to win Sanguigni 3b 2 0 1 4 1 third on another single by Strauss. Knoell rf 4 b 0 2 0 FLOURS Crockett pitched well enough to the game, its the coach that wins Luck and Strauss then rode home Fencel If 2 0 0 1 0 win most ball games, tossing a that one. This is in no way taking on a long hit triple by Cheatham. Beale If 0 0 0 0 0 PUREBRED BIG BOSS neat six-hitter at the Spiders and anything away from the present This was the first loss in five Walter If 1 0 0 1 0 becoming the only man to beat VMI nine which is the best ag- starts for the Spider's right- Powell cf 2 0 0 2 1 Long this year. Still, even in de- gregation to be assembled at the FEEDS hander Long. His eighth-inning Ralph lb 2 0 0 5 0 feat, Vance Long looked every Institute since pre-war days, but blow—up along with the error that Foster lb 0 0 0 0 MUIed by inch an outstanding prospect. it is a recognizable fact that, main- 0 sent Brehany to first were the de- ly, the same team that did every- 2Brehany 1" 1 0 0 0 Richmond had an altogether bad ciding factors of the game. thing possible on the playing field Roanoke City Mills, Inc. time of it in Lexington; the day V.M.I.'s mound Ace Dave Croc- last year, except win, is winning Totals 29 3 2 27 8 after VMI nudged the Spiders 3-2, Roanoke, Virginia kett, limiting the Spiders to only this year—and how they're win- McCann's non-too-impressive Gen- ning. erals squeezed by the embattled • to Maina, Cindermen Downed by W. Va.; Mapp Takes 20 for V. M. I.
The Keydet thinclads were down- mann (VMI). Distance 21 ft. 3% ed by a powerful University of Inches. West Virginia track team 84 to 220-yard low hurdles—1. Mapp 47 Wednesday on a mud-covered Nothing-no, nothing-beats better taste (VMI), 2. Fink (WVa), 3. Laery Wilson Field track. The only out- (VMI). Time—0:26.9. standing performance of the after- noon was turned in by V.M.I.'s Discus— 1. Hunt (WVa), 2. Johnny Mapp. Byrd (VMI), 3. Garcia (WVa). ana LUCKIES Even with bad weather condi- Distance — 132 ft. 5 inches. tions, which hindered the times of both teams, the Keydets were able Mile relay — l.West Virginia TASTE BETTER! to turn in good showings in most (Courtney, Hannah, Potter and events. The usual stellar perform- Wiseman). Time—3:35.0. ance of Mapp reaped for him the Cleaner, Fredier, Smoother! Shot put—1. Hunt (WVa), 2. honors of high individual scorer Shockey (WVa), 3. Carter (VMI). of the meet with a total of 20 Distance—47 ft. 8 inches. Ask yourself this question: Why do I smoke? points. John was able to tally up 100-yard dash—1. Mapp (VMI), 2. four first places in the low hurd- You know, yourself, you smoke for enjoyment. les, broad jump, high hurdles, and Borman (WVa), 3. Hollenbough And you get enjoyment only from the taste of a the hundred. The next high scorer (WVa). Time^:10.2. cigarette. for the Keydets was mercury Ben High jump—1. White (WVa), Luckies taste better—cleaner, fresher, smoother! Angle. He took two first places in 2. Wiseman (WVa), 3. Garcia the mile and also in the 880. (WVa). Height—5 ft. 6 inches. Why.' Luckies are made better to taste better. And, Other places captured for the Pole vault—1. Keadie (WVa), 2. what's more, Luckies are made of fine tobacco. Keydets were made by Shay, Mc- Cole (VMI), 3. Garcia (WVa). L.S./MJ'.T.-Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco. Lain, and Hopkins. In the field Height—11 ft. 6 inches. So, for the thing you want most in a cigarette... events Byrd, Carter, Stroehmann, 120-yard high hurdles—1. Mapp Cole and Kleinpeter. Coach Cor- (VMI), 2. Fink (WVa), 3. Bready .for better taste—for the cleaner, fresher, smoother mack's boys made a good showing (WVa). Time—0:15.6. taste of Lucky Strike ... against greater odds and were able 880-yard run—Angle (VMI), 2. to demonstrate much ability. Cascio (WVa), 3. D. Thoburn Thus far this season the team (WVa). Time—2:01.4. BeHappy-GaUKKirl has shown its usual abilities and Javelin — 1. Lafolette (WVa), strength against even, as well as, 2. Kleinpeter (VMI), 3. Shockey more powerful opponents. They (WVa). Distance—162 ft. 5 inch. should do well in the Southern 200-yard dash—1. Hollenbough Conference meet in Carolina next (WVa), 2. Borman (WVa), 3. Hop- week. ! kins (VMI). Time—0:23.3.
The summaries:
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BOWEN ' This week the Lyric is present- "The Girl Who Had Everything" broaches marriage to father. ing Charles Chaplin's newest and hasn't, to be mercilessly frank, any- Father storms about a bit, then is never allowed to interfere, how- perhaps most controversial picture, thing at all. Commonplace and looks very pathetic as daughter STATE ever, with the fast and funny dia- Limelight. Much of the contro- lacklustre—and most often shame- embarks with dastard for New logue or the bright, gay songs by versy arises not out of the picture There are plenty of changes in lessly maudlin—it is best describ- SOMBRERO York, evidently to become first Tues.-Wed., May 12-13 Irving Berlin (including "You're itself, but out of Chaplin's recent the music business this week with ed as a banal vehicle for beaute- lady of the racing wires. Though Photographed i n technicolor. Just in Love)." publicity. The picture is almost the quite a shalce up among the bands. ous and untalented Miss Eliza- gangster makes repeated protesta- Sombrero has a glittering array of opposite of a political argument; it Vaughn Monroe has announced beth Taylor, who will be most Anyone who has not seen Ethel tions of his conversion to the pious stars to grace its plot (or rather is a romantic drama of the last that he will disband except his gratifyingly remembered as a wist- Merman has missed one of the rare life, father just doesn't somehow three plots). Sombrero concerns days of an old vaudeville clown. radio show and an occasional re- ful child in some bathetic horse pleasures of the entertainment believe him. In a fit of pique, the love affairs between three dif- cording date and work as a single. picture. In the vernacular of the world, and the opportunity pre- Chaplin plays Calvero, the once- therefore, father decides to spill ferent couples. In the cast are Pier irate spouse, indeed, it would like- sented here should be taken ad- famous clown, who has lost his This brings to mind another some damning evidence to a Angeli; Yvonne de Carlo; Ricardo vantgae of. The picture is a vehicle bandleader who devoted all his ly receive the very apropos de- technique for making people Senate committee: he is promptly Montalban; and Cyd Charisse. The nomination of "soap-opera." And for Ethel, and she completely laugh. As the ballerina who gives time to vocalizing, namely Billy slugged by his prospective son-in- movie is supposedly a cross-section dominates it. Eckatine. Few people Icnow that I couldn't describe it better. It his inspiration, Claire Bloom shows law, and daughter's eyes are open- of Mexican life as seen by Holly- • • * Billy once headed an orchestra would appear that Miss Taylor's her talent very effectively. Calvero ed. When the reformed character wood. The story revolves through that featured many of the jazz contract necessitated a quota to I LOVE MELVIN finde her broken and despondent, is shot in a gang-killing, the good bull fights, exotic dances, and greats, including Dizzy Gillespie. be reached within a particular have lost the will to live. Calvero people, sadder and wiser, decide romantic guitar music. The result Sun.-Mon.-Tues. time-span, so (as is invariably the encourages her, forgetting himself Artie Shaw is making plans to to return to the bluegrass and the is a l>eautiful spectacle, but not case) qualitative considerations and his troubles in aiding her. organize for tours because of the Donald O'Conner again proves man with the horses. a very realistic picture of Mexican were discarded for the sake of Through his encouragement she success being met by the Goodman his dancing and comic ability in Comment upon Miss Taylor's life. quantity. Thus, we perceive, the this light musical about a Look begins to dance again. When she revamp.^^lum had a definite place talents would be futile. Besides • * • modus operandi at MGM is still photographer. O'Conner is one of gains success as a ballet star, she in that era aw his attempts should looking quite sumptuous in decol- business before aesthetics. And CALL ME MADAM the assistants to the head photog- nevertheless remains faithful to meet with plentj^-of success. There lete fashions by Adrian, she who would have thought it could rapher. He promises his girl Calvero and helps him to give a is also substantial talk around that hasn't any. Thiir8.-Fri.-Sat. be otherwise? friend, a chorus girl (played by benefit performance. In this per- the Dorsey brothers, Tommy and Fernando Lamas, a lantem«jaw- After many years absence Ethel Debbie Reynolds), that her picture formance Calvero shows the great Jimmy, are merging agalh^to form The plot-line is priceless. That ed Latin with a fascinatingly limit- Merman is back on the screen. The will l)e on Look's cover, and then comic art that made him world a band reminiscent of the "SO's. is, if one has the endurance to at- ed histrionic range, is a past new technicolor version of her finds that keeping his promise runs famous years ago. Sauter-Finegan, formerly only a tempt to follow it. As I remember master of the raised eyebrow and latest stage success Call Me Madam it (and I most assuredly may be is probably her most successful him into a lot of trouble. studio orchestra, is making plans winning smile. His partially in Chaplin is a unique figure in the Uken to task for a faulty recol- screen appearance to date. The The picture does not try to be to get together men for a nation articulate delivery, well-laced with screen world. Besides having pro- lection), the lovely daughter of a role of the lady ambassador to anything spectacular and so wide tour, as is Jerry Gray out of exotic inflections and coupled with duced, directed, and written the lawyer becomes hopelessly ena- Lichtenburg was created especially achieves exactly what it intends. Hollywood. The Harry James band the mentioned gambits, should en- movie, he also composed the score. moured of his star client, a suave for her, and she plays it to per It is a funny, light musical, and has a new addition in the talents dear him to many a pubescent bop- His greatest achievement is as an product of a new-school gang- fection. Her brassy charm is it has the talents of two upcoming of ace drummer. Buddy Rich. fan. actor, though. His Calvero is that sterism. Father, who exists quaint- naturally adapted to the character new stars. O'Conner will undoubt- All in all. the future looks big- William Powell, almost always rare blend of laughter and tears ly in a state of semi-retirement of the frank, loud-voiced, demo- edly be one of the top comedian- ger and brighter than ever for worth watching, has been forced that is the highest achievement of in the bluegrass and bourbon belt cratic ambassadress. dancers of the screen. In this film the bands, both large and small. to swallow an indigestibly saccha- a comedian. This film is full of of Kentucky, doesn't approve at he certainly shows the promise of So let's take a look at what they're rine role, but he assimilates it as The plot is a simple one, con- some of the most uproarious all. He much prefers a leering it. Although built on slight propor- giving out with this week. well as anyone could. His descen- cerning the financial and romantic j moments on screen since the early homebody with racehorses but tions, I Love Melvin fulfills them, "Crazy, Man, Crazy" is just what sion from the title part of "The troubles of the royal family of a Chaplin movies, yet it contains without any apparent vocation, whereas many pictures on a grand- yoiI'U probably say td Ralph Mar- Great Goldwyn" to such a one as small European nation. Ethel Mer- deep pathos, too. who, he blandly asserts, would "be er scale do not. terie's latest for Mercury; the or-, this is a sad commentary on the man is the hope of the rulers of good for" the errant girl. iginal is on Essex by Bill Haley. perspicacity of the Beverly Hills Lichtenburg, for they expect that Both are great; Marterie's flip is Well, everything is at fever- brain-trust. she will recommend a huge loan to "Go Away." The fine styling and pitch by the time Miss Taylor has Speaking generally, "The Girl" the country. The affair is compli- Rockbridge Radio and Electrical Service solid beat, long a trademark of cast off the solid citizen for the is extremely halt picture fare. I cated when an embassy attache E. F. NUCKOLS (Owner) the Buddy Morrow ork is evident denizen of the underworld and could have heard the same stuff (Donald O'Conner) falls in love in "Heap Big Beat" backed by any inorning between the hours of with the princess (Vera-Ellen) and "If We Caa't Fix It—We Don't Charge" Frankie Lester doing the vocal nine and twelve, and would have a worldly prime minister (George Phone 463 • • • Box 782 honors on "I Wonder Why" for ASCE Journeys had, as well, the delightful pre- Sanders) falls for Ethel. The plot 130 S. Main St. Opposite Lyric Theatre, Lexington, Virginia the people at Victor. The Mills reactive of turning off the radio Brothers, who regained a firm if things came to too lachrymose foothold on the record biz recently To Charlottesville a pass. But then, popcorn doesn't Lyle D. Harlow with "Glow Worm," do another come with the daily dramas. The American Society of Civil WATCHMAKER & JEWELER oldie, "Say, Si Si." The other side Rockbridge Creamery Engineers held'its annual meeting is "I'm With You." There are Lexington, Va. in Charlottesville on the Univer- GRADE "A" DAIRY PRODUCTS other versions of "Si Si" out, but sity of Virginia campus last April the Mills Brothers seem to be the Lexington, Virginia 29th. The meeting was in con- best bet for the latest releases of junction with all Virginia student the tune. J.WBURRESS chapters. L. G. BALFOUR CO. Frankie Laine, whose "I Be- Mr. James A. Higgs, contact Construction Headquarters For Our 2.Way Radio lieve" has been among the top member of student chapters in the GIFTS, FAVORS tliree tunes in the country for the ASCE, announced, during the And-Industrial Machinery DANCE PROGRAMS ASSLUFS FASTER SERVICE past few weeks, has another hit course of the afternoon, that the in Hank Williams' "Ramblin' Man" delegation from VMI had again AWARDS, TROPHIES and also "I Let Her Go" which fills ROANOKE, VA. THE FINEST IN CLASS RINGS won the annual Presidential Com- 3 the other side of this Columbia AND RAT RINGS ^ mendation for the best report sub- Telephone 3-1507 platter. Jo Stafford and her hus- mitted. 4 N. Main St. band, Paul Weston, seem to be a T. F. Mariani, President of the HILL PASCHALL, mi winning twosome. This time it's VMI chapter of the ASCA, was Manager "Just Another Polka" done with one of three principal speakers •t plenty of bounce, but Jo slows during the one day of conferences down to her own warm inimitable and discussion groups. His talk style for "My Dearest, My Darl- dealt with the rejuvenated VMI THE STATE Concrete Pipe & ing." Either way she's great and plan for additional class activities the Weston orchstra, with Mitch and inspection trips. He gave a Products Co^, tnc, Miller on french horn, is mighty general outline of the plan pro- Wliere Cadets Richmond, Virginia wonderful. Phone 395 - Phone 138 CLAYTON'S TAXI grams at the Institute. The two Congregate Stanley R. Navas '41 The Benny Carter Quintet other speakers on the agenda were Harry W. Easterly, Jr. '44 • Passengers Insured Day and Night—Leziagton, Va. sounds nice on the semi classical G. L. Page of VPI and D. A. Sal- Sodas • Sandwiches Jack H Parrish, Jr. '43 "Street Scene'" also done by Bud- vetti of U. Va. As a highlight and Frank G. Lonthan, Jr. '41 to close the conference the entire Toiletries J. M. Donlap '38 dy De Franco and Ray Anthony (Cadet Checks Honored) on other labels. The flip is "Pick delegation adjourned to inspect W. B. Nugent - '4* Opposite State Theater Yourself Up," and old jazz stand- the new route 250 by-pass with T. B. Phillips '6»-B by. The Carter sax is featured and commentary by A. L. Crum of SGT. SWINK, Pr«p. William Emory '43 the combo backing him is unlisted, U. Va. but piano sounds a lot like Oscar Peterson. Next week, there'll be news of WATKINS . COTTRELL COMPANY two new Benny Goodman albums, WHOLESALE Duke Ellington's latest release EWING'S Compliments of since his switch from Columbia to HARDWARE and CUTLERY the Capitol label, and the lowdown FINE PHOTOGRAPHY Riclunmid, Va. on the new Woody Herman Third Herd as it sounded in Richmond. The Stonewall Jackson Restaurant TURNER'S COMPLIMENTS •t Aisorted Pipes An Eating Place of Exceptional Excellence ARTHUR SILVER and Tobaceoi Main Street — Lexington, Va. ECHOL BROS, Candies • Toys • Gifts Haberdasher
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vamped menu feature Glee Club Meeting of AIEE Miller Elected To New Market rum-soaked smairH^lts, chicken VMI-VPI Game (Continued from page 1) and la rum, grilled*, pork chops (Continued from page 1) (Continued from Page 5) 2. Prayer—by the Reverend T. soaked in rum, antf'td top off the the audience some background on To be Held at VMI Head NewmanClub action this season. Dave can be re- V. Barrett. menu-assorted rum ffakes. Ain't each piece. placed at first base, but there is In recent elections, A1 Miller 3. Placing of wreaths at the royalty grand., Friday, Saturday no one who can 6tep into his shoes was elected president of the New- statue of Virginia Mourning Her as a mound performer, and Coach man Club along with Lou Massad Dead. The May Meeting of the Mouii' Noe is going to tove to do some as vice president, Marty Fisher as 4. Firing of salute over the Rats Take O^arge tain Section of the American In- shifty juggling to itiake his remain- ^ §ngaged ? secretary, and Jim Brawner as graves. stitute will be held at VMI this (Continued from page 1) ing chunkers carry the load of the treasurer. These men, ex officio, 5. Taps sounded. Oraduatat from 321 Am.rle.n eolUflM coming weekend. This is a meeting and H. ivnpell oi "JfV Company season's remaining games. will represent the Newman Club The public is invited to attend and untvartHUi hava ipanf thalr honav- of the adult members of that will serve as Commqi^er of the on the V.M.I. Cadet Religious both the lecture and the New organization and not the student meon at Amariea'. ""'""V""/" second battalion. - ,,' Council. Market Cerenmony. chapter. However, the student Finals Band Along with the new officers, the Company CQmihi a .will be members of the AIEE at VMI will (Continued from page 1) eoHaqat In eomplafa .aefu.Iw ... wo"- club is also gaining a new faculty R. P. Morrisoi]^ iental Band; be invited as guests. Alley have included: "It's the darful maalf . . . I*i««*lv atmoiph.ra, advisor, John McKenna. Coach Mc- Afghanistan A. J. Sattolo^,';, vCompany; R. and rta company of «av yoMoq paopl* The program will begin at 12 Rhythm in Me," "Worry Blues," Kenna is no stranger to us here G. Stewart, "B* itapany; C. R. wHh .Imllar taita. and bf^around^ noon on Friday, May 15. The dele- (Continued from page 1) "Yes, There Ain't No Moonlight Mantlon dafa. and wMI 'and our halp- at V.M.I. He has won the hearts Thomas, "C" dompa W. B. Sals- gates will join with the Corps to the service of breakfast in bed. I gjyg^ "D" <36i Tonight," "I Still Want You," M THREE HONEYMOON PLANS. of all who work under him on the R. hear the annual Willis J. Dance, Before and after dinner wines are jjjpoi'is "E" o "Sing-a-Spell," "Brooklyn Boogie," football field and has gained, the a. H. More- Jr. Lecture which will be given a must for the linen table cloth i "This Evening," and "Yeah! Yeah! The Farm On The Hill admiration and respect of all in by Mr. Clifford Dowdey in Jackson in Crozet Dining Salon and a re-' Yeah!" Swiftwater 118, Pa. the barracks. The club is extremely Memorial Hall. fortunate in having such a man as From three until five o'clock pilot in its 53-54 voyage. the delegation will inspect the The new president expressed laboratory facilities at VMI and his hopes in the club by saying the new Majlory Hall. Then at that it was his wish to see the 4:30 that afternoon they will take Newman Club once again an part in observing the New Market organization which the Church, Ceremonies. the school, and the club members On Friday night there will be a could again be proud of. He dedi- dinner meeting at Natural Bridge. cated his efforts and those of the Mr. D. E. Irwin of the General club to the development of spirit- Electric Company will speak on ual activity in the corps, to the the topic "What Big Industry Ex- understanding and appreciation by pects of the Engineering Gradu- all of their own faith and further- ate." more to the strengthening of mutual respect for the faiths of all. , ^orae of the aims of the coming yfe&r are to have speakers of both clerical and lay circles; to have films of interest to both Catholic an^ rion-Catholic; and to have com- STATE bined social functions from time ;to "time with the neighboring WEDNESDAY girls* schools. MUSICAL ADVENTURBI There is going to be an organi- zational meeting on Tuesday May iSth at 7:30 in the biology lec- ture room. All Catholics are in- vited and urged to attend whether they are members of the Newman Club now or not.
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cord). Low Hurdles—Mapp, VMI; Ar- nold, Richmond; Grattan, Virginia, McDonald, Virginia; Davis, VPI. Time: 23.1 seconds. (Meet record). Pole Vault—Brasfield, Virginia; Roberts, VPI; and Diggs, W&L, tied for second; Theodose, Rich- THURS • FRI - SAT mond; Cooke, Virginia. Height: 13 feet, 3/8 inch. (Meet record). % LROADWAY'i Mile Relay—VPI (Hardy, Vio- f SHOW-STOPP£R MUSICAL" lette. Baker and Pleasants); Vir- ginia; VMI; W&M; Richmond. AIRCRAFT OBSERVER IS THE SCREEN'S (Meet record). SHOW-TOPPER OF •EM ALLI Third Class Elects (Continued from page 1) The Brains of the Team Norfolk. He is a pre-med and in the Glee Club. Jud Leech, also a Teamwork can work miracles. In g football game the man side and out, who keeps it fit for Ihe skies and sees that It corporal, hails from Lexington and who sparks these miracles is the quarterback. Hei's the man stays there! is a distinguished student. Norman who calls the signals. There's a man who caHs-.the signals If YOU can accept a challenge like this, you'll take your Harris, a distinguished student for an Air Force flyingteam , too! place beside the best—you'll find your future in the clouds I from Lynchburg, is the Glee Club They call him an Aircraft Observer. and ASCE. TO BE QUALIFIED you must be single, a citizen, between 19 Jim Massie has been president Do YOU havs what it tak«t to bocomo an Aircraft Obsarvar? and 263^ years old, have had at least 2 years of college and of his rat class and a distinguished It isn't easy. It's tough. You have to be a MAN to qualify be in tip top physical shape. If this describes you, then student. His brother, Tom, has re- as an Aircraft Observer. But when you are one, brother, YOU, too, can qualify. Today! cently been elcted to serve as his- you're SOMEBODY! The success or failure of a mission in- torian for the class of 1956. Royce volving over a million dollars worth of flight equipment HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL OETI The world's best training. Good Jones has distinguished himself in depends on you. " • track and football. Gene Griffith, food and plenty of it. Uniforms, flight clothes, equipment. another distinguished student, is THE AIRCRAFT OBSERVER IS THE SOMlBODY VmO: Medical and dental care. Free insurance. Flight training in ETHEL MERMAN also on the track and football As Bombardment Officer, is number one mw on a bombing Uncle Sam's greatest aircraft. DONALD O'CONNOR teams. run, the man who controls the plane in the tarot area! AND THEN, AFTER GRADUATION, you'll win your silver VERA-ELLEN As Navigation Officer, is the pilot's guiding hand bn every GEORGE SANDERS wings, and earn more than $5000 a year as an Air Force •All BlUV D« WOLFE flight! t Lieutpnant. You'll enjoy an adventurous, exciting career Muik (nd 1 Radar Officer, LjfClCI bjr i McCrnm's, Inc. As is master of a new science and ^operator with a hand-picked crew of real men. You'll be THE BRAINS of the device that sees beyond human sight! OF THE TEAM, A TRIPLE THREAT MAN... as a Bombard- SUN. - MON. Drug Store As Aircrqft Performance Engineer Officer, is tl)» one who ment Officer, as a Navigation Oflicer, as a Radar Officer, as M-G-M's ^^mm "keeps the plane flying", the man who knows^ plane in- an Aircraft Performance Engineer. aiC K'L V ^ Welcomes MUSICAL ^^ ^^ All New Cadets with those . THE SOONIR YOI^ APPLY, THE SOONER YOU FLY I "Singin' In • and Our Friends The Kain" .(i s jf*- 'm Upperclassmea •IT THI OBTAUti Visit youT nearest Air Force Base or Air Force Recruiting Officer. Or write to Dinetor Stars! for of Traintog, Headquarters, USAF. W|(iiington 25, D.C., Attention: Aviation Cadet Branch. If you are Fountain Service in a school that has an Air Fa«|j|»«iOTC program, see your Professor of Air Science and Tactics. , and N«w Aircraft Obs«rv«r Troining Classes Begin Every Two Weelcs Other Drug Store \, Needs Eastman Kodaks • & Fihns 24 hour developing lervice AIRCRAFT Whitnum and Old Domlnioii Candy OBSERVER PROGRAM .UMMERXa-iiiiWA^ COME IN AND LETS' AiVNIISlVN »u.».Kiitfifui GBT ACQUAINTED