She 1113-Cabct VOLUME XLI THE V. M.I. CADET, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, OCTOBER 2, 1950 Gen. Marshall Plans Announced To Head VMI Fourth Highway Meeting Judicial Board For Ring Figure Recently the President pro-tem Convenes Here Oct. 12,13 of the VMI Board of Visitors, BY FRANK C. GORHAM BY JIM GREEAR will be decorated with smilax. Major E. A. Sale of Martinsville, One of the prime purposes of announced t'hat Gen. George Cat- The fourth annual Virginia Early last spring the class of the members of the executive com- lett Marshall was elected president ASCE Meets, VMI Men Are Highway Conference will be held 1952 realized that there was not mittee is to try to keep the actual of the board of visitors of the Vir- at VMI on Thursday and Friday, too much time before their Ring expenses of their brother-rats ginia Military Institute. October 12 and 13, 1950, Colonel Figure would be here. The class down to a minimum, in order that I. S. White Is Prevalent In R. A. Marr, Professor of Civil The former Chief of Staff, Sec. officers held a meeting of the class the fable of, "The $200 Kiss," Engineering, announced last week. of State, and present Sec. of De- and asked for volunteers to assist might not be realized. The Hop The conference is sponsored by fense, graduated from the Institute New President Staff Changes them in the preparations. Several Committee covers all expenses in- the Virginia Department of High- in the class of 1901. While at committees were established and curred on an ordinary dance week- BY H. E. HIGBY A number of new faculty mem- ways and the Virginia Military VMI, he was a member of the heads for each committee were end, but the class of 1952 will have The VMI student chapter or the bers have arrived to assume their Institute, in cooperation with ten football team and was first cap- chosen. These men then chose their to cover all extra expenses such American Society of Civil Engi- duties. Dr. Gene Wise of Cleve- state and federal agencies. tain of the Cadet Corps. Gen. separate committees. The heads of as extraneous decorations, (i.e.), neers held its 1950-51 organiza- land, O., will be assistant professor Registration for the conference Marshall succeeds James S. Easley all these groups composed the the Little Gym, the arches, the tional meeting on 13 Sept. in the of chemistry. A graduate of Capi- is scheduled to take place between of South Boston, Virginia. executive committee, and Army balcony of the big gym, etc. auditorium of Preston Library. tol University, Columbus, O., he 8:30 and 9:30 on Thursday morn- 1 Wellford was elected as the chair- Magazines Asked to Cover Mr. Easley retired In June after Col. R. A. Marr, who is head of received his Pr. D. degree from ing, with the conference opening the Civil Engineering Dept., be Western Reserve University. formerly at ten. After the invoca- Ring Figure two four-year terms on the board. Well Organized He was named president last gan the meeting by introducing Captain Webster M. Chandler, of tion and an address of welcome by Several of the leading feature Norfolk, Virginia Militia, will be Major General R. J. Marshall, two The entire Ring Figure Commit- January but could not serve until the new additions on the faculty and pictorial magazines are being instructor in electrical engineering addresses on highway problems tee is a very well organized group. January, 1951, the regular time for of the Civil dept. The returning asked to cover the 1952 Ring Fgure He received his B.S. from VMI and will be heard. The conferees will The various committees and sub- electing a president, because the students and the new student as a feature article. M.S. at Massachusetts Institute of lunch at Crozet Hall at noon. committees hold separate meetings law prohibited him from being a members were thfen welcomed by So far most of the work of the Technology. Thursday afternoon, three dis- and all of their ideas are submitted board member more than eight Major James M. Morgan. Then committees has been organization Capt. S. Sydney Bradford, Jr., cussion panels will be held. The to the executive committee for years. followed Major Walter L. Wilson and planning. However, there is of Blueridge Summit, Pa., Virginia subjects of these will be: Sec- discussion through the various who discussed the proposed civil much hard work ahead and the General Marshall, who has ac- Militia, instructor in history, is a ondary Highway Safety. The latter committee heads. The class officers trips for the coming year. One of assistance of every Brother Rat of cepted, was named until next graduate of VMI, with a B.S. de- panel is of prticular importance, sit in on all of their meetings and the new instructors mentioned the class of 1952 is needed in order January, when the regular elec- gree and holds a master's degree since Virginia is, at present, rated offer suggestions. above, Mr. Robert Sherrard, who to have a smooth running figure. tion is to be held. from Columbia. fourth from the bottom in High- There are a total of seven com- is also the wrestling coach here Instructor in physical education way Safety in the United States. mittees. The decoration committee at the Institute, next gave a run- and biology will be Alfred M. These panels will be followed by is headed by Charlie Moore and down on this year's wrestling Conyne of Albany, N. Y., who is a a short assembly in Jackson Army Wellford and the orchestra Four New R. O. T. C. Officers team. The meeting ended after gradaute of Springfield College. Memorial Hall for Committee Re- committee is under the supervision last year's student officers de- Paul R. Wiseman of Edinburg ports and Announcements, after of Bob Long. Charlie Badgett is scribed briefly their duties while Are Added To Institute Staff will be instructor in economics. which the conferees will witness in charge of the flowers and favors in office. Mr. Wiseman is a graduate of a Regimental Review. Dinner will while Joe Craven and Bill Thomp- COLONEL PANCAKE on the tenth of the same month On 18 Sept. Colonel Marr an- Bridgewater college and received be at 7:30 in Crozet Hall, with son have the tiring job of hand- Col. F. R. Pancake, the PAS&T, he was ordered here as PAS&T. nounced the results of the elec- an M.A. at the University of Vir- Senator A. Willis Robertson of ling the financial end of the figure. returns to a fine record here at Colonel Pancake holds the tions held by the members for ginia. Virginia acting as toastmaster. The Frank Butler has command of the VMI. A member of the class of '38, Bronze Star, the Presidential Unit the officers for the coming year. Capt. Robert S. Sherrard, Vir- dinner will be followed by an invitations, Joe Webber has con- he was a Jackson-Hope medalist, Citation, and has two battle stars From the first class members came ginia Militia, of Danville will be address by the Honorable Harry trol of the sale of mess jackets, a Dearing Medalist, and recipient for actions against the Japanese. I. S. White as president; A. C. instructor in civil engineering. Flood Byrd, Senior Senator from and Ed Willbarger is in charge of the Garnett Andrews Prize. He He was maried in 1942 to the Spotts, Chairman of the Executive Capt. Sherrard, who comes to Virginia. of the figure itself. In connection was valedictorian of his class; he former Miss Grace-George Koehl- Committee; and G. B. Agnor, Trust VMI from a position with the Dan Friday morning, four addresses with the actual figure, Ed and his was on 'the Honor Court and the er, and has two children: Meredith Officer. The second class officers River Mills, will also coach wrest- on Highway Financing and other committee have the situation well General Committee; and was edi- Meade and Richard Robins. were R. L. Lambert, Vice Presi- ling. pertinent subjects will be heard. in hand. tor of the Bomb. dent, S. T. Greear, Secretary; and MAJOR FULLER Instructor in English will be An address on Highway Safety The class took a vote last spring After he got out of the Institute, J. L. Martin, Editor of the Annual Maj. J. P. Fuller was a brother Maurice E. Kasten of Fort Smith, will start the Friday afternoon on their choice for the band to the Colonel went to Randolph Report. The third class elected rat of Major Moore's at the Point. Ark., who is a graduate of Fort session. Following this, Governor play at their Ring Figure. The Field to Flying School. In May, R. A. Cheatum, member of the They were both graduated at the Smith Junior college and who John S. Battle of Virginia will majority of the class seemed to 1939, he graduated as a rated pilot Executive Committee; J. R. Wil- time when the state of emergency holds an M.A. from the University address the conference. After Gov- like the dancability and arrange- from Kelly Field and was com- son, Treasurer; F. E. Spencer, As- was declared previous to World of Chicago. ernor Battle's talk, the conference ment of numbers of Elliott Law- missioned a second lieutenant in sistant Treasurer; and T. F. Mari- War II, rushed through the basic The following second lieutenants, will adjourn. rence, who made his first appear- the Air Corps Reserve. In April, ani, T. B. Streett, and E. L. Brown artillery school at Fort Sill, and Virginia Militia, are all graduates During the two days of the con- ance here at the Easter Hops. 1940, he got a regular Air Corps as assistant reporters to the rapidly promoted. of VMI, 1950: ference many exhibits pertaining Committee in Harmony commission and went to serve in secretary. In rapid succession he served at Forrest W. Getzen, Dade City, to highways and highway con- With Hop Committee Panama, Puerto Rico, and Central The contact member for this year Forts Benning and Gordon in Fla., instructor in chemistry. struction will be on display around * The executive committee is and South America. He then went (Continued on Page 6) Georgia and Camp Maxey, Texas. Williard V. Ommeren, of Per- the Institute grounds. The primary working in conjunction with the through B-24 and B-29 training By that time he had reached the kasie, Pr., instructor in civil engi- exhibit will be one of state owned Hop Committee on both the dec- and in December, 1944, was as- rank of major and with that rank Mnj. Muntly Is neering. construction equipment, which is orations for the dance and the signed as deputy commander of went overseas as S-3 of 105mm James M. Ellis, of Bayonne, N.J. valued at half a million dollars. dance itself. The decorations, which a Heavy Bomb Group. In June howitzer battalion attached to the Advisor For ACS assistant instructor in English. He This display will include one have been approved by the Hop of 1945 his unit was attached to XV Corps in Europe. was valedictorian of the June grad- specimen of each type of equip- Committee, will consist of green the Twentieth Air Force at Guam. Other Offices Full uating class. ment used, including a rotary and white crepe paper streamers. After his second return to the After the war he returned to Lucius A. Harrison, Salem, in- snow plow. Some thirty odd ad- There will be eight columns, and States he was an instructor at the this country. Then he was detailed The first monthly meeting of the structor in electrical engineering. ditional exhibits will also be set four arches. The Hop Committee is Air Command and General Staff as an exchange student and artil- VMI student Chapter of the Ameri- Andrew I. Lawrence, Jr., Macon, up in the big and little gym- trying to obtain some new squeak- School at Maxwell Air Force Base, lery observer to the Escuela can Chemical Society for the 1950- Ga., assistant instructor in physics. nasiums, which are open to all. less casters for the arches. These Alabama. On the 3rd of July he Superior de Guerra at Mexico 1951 session was held in Maury (Continued On Page 6) Louis R. Hundley, Charlottes- Cadets are especially invited to arches, as well as the balcony, was promoted to full Colonel and Brooke Hall, Wednesday Night, September 27th at 7:30 p. m. The ville, assistant instructor in biolo- visit these displays during free purpose of the meeting was to elect gy. time. a Secretary-Treasurer, an Executive The following promotions, effec- Committee, and a Faculty Advisor tive July 1, 1950, have also been Samuel W. Dobyns from captain for the current year. Henry Pitot, announced this week: and instructor to major and assist- who was elected President at the Irving G. Foster, from lieutenant ant professor of civil engineering. final meeting last year, presided. colonel and associate professor to George M. Pickral from captain colonel and Professor of Physics. Election of a Secretary-Treasurer and instructor to r*aior and as" was considered first. This office must Herbert N. Dillard, from lieuten- sistant professor of chemistry. be filled by a member of the Second ant colonel and associate professor Earl A. Miller from captain and Class. Charles J. Shoaf of Roanoke, to colonel and Professor of Eng- instructor to major and assistant v/ho was a member of the Executive lish. professor of electrical engineering. Committee last year, was elected. V Albert L. Lancaster from major Announcement is made of the Following this, the Executive and assistant professor to lieu- following resignations from the Committee was chosen. This group tenant colonel and associate pro- faculty, effective June 30. 1950: consists of the officers of the chap- fessor of German. Lt. Col. Riley C. Horne, associate ter, and one member of each of the Carrington C. Tutwiler from professor of electrical engineering; first, second, and third classes. The major and assistant professor to Theodore A. Collins, instructor in committee meets with the faculty lieutenant colonel and associate chemistry; Kenneth C. Runquist, advisor to plan programs and secure professor of English. instructor in physical education; speakers for future meetings. The James M. Morgan, from captain Second Lt. Edward J. Mead, assist- following men were elected: First and instructor to major and assist- ant instructor in Chemistry; Sec- Class, Jake Wamsley, Second Class, ant professor of civil engineering, ond Lt. W. Cameron Roberts, Jr., Cecil Webb, and Third Class, Ar- mechanics, and drawing. assistant instructor in chemistry; thur Williams. James L. Patton from second Second Lt. Felix Von Gemmingen, Major Belvey W. Mundy, Assist- lieutenant to first lieutenant. Jr., assistant instructor in civil ant Professor of Chemistry, was The following promotions, effec- engineering; Second Lt. W. Mar- elected Faculty Advisor. Major Mun- tive September, 1950, are also shall Brittain, assistant instructor dy graduated from VMI in 1940, and announced: in civil engineering; Second Lt. received his Masters Degree and John H. C. Mann from lieutenant James D. Ball, assistant instructoi Ph. D. in 1941 and 1948 respectively colonel and associate professor to in physics. from Indiana University. colonel and professor of structural Leaves of absence have been ap- Following the elections, the meet- engineering. proved by the Board of Visitors ing adjourned. As yet, no plans for R. Council Weaver from lieuten- for the following officers from future meeting have been announc- ant colonel and associate professor Pictured above are the new additions to the ROTc staff: Col. Pancake, Maj. Moore, Maj. Fuller, and July 1, 1950 to July 1, 1951: ed. to colonel and professor of physics. (Continued on Page 6) Capt. Farris. <. t The V. M. I. Cadet Published Monday afternoons. Entered as second class matter, Septem- NEWS IN REVIEW Cinema ber 18. 1946 at the Post Office at Lexington, Virginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription during regular school year, $3.00 BY J. W. LAUERMAN Highlights Member Associated Collegiate Press - Distributors of Collegiate Digest Represented for National Advertising By In the past two weeks, New ing this service was not because NATIONAL ADVERTISING SERVICE, INC. BY T. L. MARR Jersey's ex-Representative, J. Par- of limited facilities, but rather BY RUSS MCCARTHY College Publishers Representative: 420 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. nell Thomas and Kentucky's for- due to the conflicting state laws. Another week and another week- As many of you know Bob Nol- Chicago - Boston - Los Angeles - San Francisco mer people's choice for the House, With a train, the dilemma is less end gone by, and half of the Corps ley helped this reporter write his Andrew Jackson May, were re- acute. Aloft in one of these strato- is still walking around with that column last week. I would like to THOMAS V. A. WORNHAM Editor-in-Chief leased from their respective pris- cruisers, a Manhattan, in true lady- "I'm glad I went to Washington, thank Bob for his help; Comment JOSEPH C. BROWN Managing Editor ons on parole after serving a size- like fashion, is sipped in the time but pass me the Bromo" look on has been so favorable on his write JAMES W CLAWSON News Editor able portion of their sentences. which the plane takes to cover their faces. It seems that when ups, that we will try to coax Aside from the merit of their one hundred and fifty miles. you live that kind of life for two "Modest Bob" into doing some NEWS STAFF pardon, it seems inconceivable straight weekends, its about time There are exceptions. In the more of the same. how two individuals—we shall HOMER AMBROSE Assistant News Editor to take the cure. Speaking of "Lost masculine department, the aver- THE WINSLOW BOY give them the benefit of a sub- SPECIAL NEWS ASSISTANTS Weekends," it seems the boys that age highball is gulped in a time Tuesday stantial education and the capa- stayed at the Ponce De Leon Hotel lapse which averages only a fifty Out of Terence Battigan's fine F. C. Gorham, J. R. Nolley, L. D. Carr, J. R. Taylor, J. N. Greear, bility of successfully managing last weekend had mucho fun play- to seventy-flve mile coverage. De- play, "The Winslow Boy," An- ttheir business affairs in private REPORTERS ing a nick-and-tuok game of cops parting from New York's La thony Asqulth, the British director, life—could so blandly proclaim W. L. Witt, H. C. Gornto, R. M. Morgan, D. H. Carson, G. L. Long, and robbers. One First even in- Guardia Field, it is only a matter has fetched an integrating film. their innocence.lt is a caricature J. P. Diuguid, J. M. P. Archer, R. L. Phillips, J. G Bryson vented a new game. The object of minutes before the Pennsyl- It is perhaps better than its Broad- resembling little boys being ac- was to throw the "Rootin' Pig" out vania state line looms on the way predecessor. cused of stealing jam, and while FEATURE STAFF of her sixth floor room in the horoizon. With Pennsylvania comes having their face and Clothes The film owes much of its quali- Ponce De Leon and then race a prohibition on alcoholic sales. WILLIAM E. MOORMAN Feature Editor smeared with it, they put on a ty to the sparkling performance down the stairs in an attempt to Consequently this necessitates a J. W. LAUERMAN Feature Editor talented act of complete and in- by Robert Donat. Playing the ele- catch her before she splattered on tactful and €exterous bartender jured innocence with such con- gant attorney who patiently carries FEATURE WRITERS the sidewalk. Needless to say the for not only shaking those cock- vincing sincerity, that all is for- the case of a young naval cadet, little game was abortive. She tails with lighning speed between given. Perhaps this is the ultimate Donat applies that dash of bold- T. L. Marr, A. K. Schrichte, H. E. Atkinson, J. P. Connolly bounces and doesn't splatter. Just curfems, but for a diplomacy in objective that Messrs. Thomas and ness, and that deftness of civil wit M. J. BLACKWELL Music Editor as a matter of interest, Who was refusing to make that last drink May are hoping to attain. But with which endows with excitement a R. L. MCCARTHY Photography Editor the slob that kept pouring water for that long dry road. Losing the the seething wrath of such column- complication of rather dreary on passing pedestrians, while yell- business of the early drinkers with A. COURTLAND SPOTTS, III Business Manager ists as Robert Ruark loose in the scope. ing "Rain" at the top of his lungs. their eye openers, the horseshoe STANLEY WRIGHT, JR Circulation Manager syndicated columns of our news- Sir Cedric Hardwick is cast as With all kidding aside, I can say bar in the lounge does not open ST. JULIAN R. MARSHALL Advertising Manager papers today, their crimes will not the father. Marie Thor does the that the Roanoke weekend was until 10 a.m.; but the line does be forgotten. Ruark is out for the touching and soft role of mother, one of good, clean, red-blooded realize a beverage sale approxi- SPORTS STAFF blood of big game and looks upon while Kathleen Harrison is hilari- J. L. ENOCHS Sports Editor American fun, remotely related to mating the cost of an additional Parnell Thomas as a scapegoat and ous as the maid. Margaret Leigh- SPORTSWRITERS a Red riot, a Legion convention, fare. Doing a little "G-2ing" on the unfortunate victim of all the politi- ton seems slightly dyspeptic as Johnny Gray, Tom Watt, Don Bennett, C. R. Carstens and a New Orleans' fish fry. sly, it was uncovered that too cal graft on Capitol Hill. You may many martinis were being spilled the free-thinking sister of the lad. Lang Sheffield, Draper, MacRae You iknow when you come to rest assured had Thomas been able in flight. This customarily obli- The screen has a striking and think of it, we here at VMI are CIRCULATION STAFF to extort more than the meagre gates the airline to furnish a an inspiring picture in "The Win- a very fortunate lot. We are Bob Young, Paul Robison, James Home, Bill Simpson, Al Navas, Bill $8,000 he had been guilty of, Ruark complementary refill. Some offici- slow Boy." blessed with all kinds of modern Thompson, Jim Town, Richard Herrman, P. A. Kuhne, G. D. Addison, would be after his skin as he is als of Boeing Aircraft feel that Rating—Very Good. P. R. Kneur, R. A. Sovik, D. T. H. Campbell, D. H. Carsen conveniences — comfortable and shooting May, who, as wartime this minute calamity is prompt- speedy troop trains furnished by head of the House Military Affairs THE SECRET FURY B. Mitchell, A. H. Harvey, H. C. Land, M. W. Wells ing the 24.7 million dollar suit Wednesday K. W. Iverson, A. E. Sheldon, Newton the East Lexington Cattle Car Committee, profiteered to the tune which Northwest Airlines is levy- Like many pictures coming out Railroad and a telephone system of $53,000 in the notorious intrigue ing against the manufacture of of Hollywood these days, "Secret that is beyond repair—I mean com- with the Garson munitions con- the stratocruiser, $6,000,000, LET'S KEEP IT UP Fury," is a good and bad film. pare. Now this telephone system tracts. of which is claimed for the ex- The opening game with William and Mary showed that that handles all calls leaving the penditure necessary for ridding the The good points of this picture Institute is amazingly efficient,- and • • » VMI is a power to be reckoned with by any team with aspi- are its respectable cast, and the its efforts to promote good rela- WHAT NEXT? plane of "bugs." fact that it only runs for ninety rations for the Big Six championship. The Flying Squadron tions by installing three new pay Inaugurating coast to coast * » * minutes. The stars are Claudette defeated a heavily favored opponent which hadn't lost a booths last year are not to be flights recently on their new super- THE TWO MISTAKES Colbert and Robert Ryan. They game to a Virginia team for almost 10 years. The game also scoffed at. We NOW have all of luxury Boeing Stratocruisers, the How did the powerful, driving receive ample support from Paul civilian version of the seasoned showed something else which was noted by the "Monday seven phones for our meager group offensive of the North Koreans Kelly, Philip Ober, Jane Cawel, of seven hundred and eighty (as B-29, Northwest Airlines intro- wear itself out? Hugh Bailie, pres- and Jane Ferrer. morning quarterbacks" in their newspaper columns. That duced the first cocktail lounge a rough estimate, it's about 111.428 ident of the United Press, narrows The bad points of the film is the something they didn't merely define as "spirit," but labeled ever to materialize in domestic air Keydets to one pay phone.) And the field of speculation down to script by Lionel Hauser. Mr. transportation. The massive plane it "VMI Spirit, and on it they placed the blame for the man- service? Unuestionably the best two concrete factors. His analysis Hauser got the idea for his script carries the lounge in its heavy ner in which their pre-game predictions were shattered. that slugs can buy ... I hope points out that the North Korean from a story by Jack R. Leonard under 'belly. A deck below its the reader will excuse a personal planning staff showed poor judg- and James O. Hanlon. The plot is main cabin connects both by a set Corps Gets Spirit reference, but on one occasion, it ment in evaluating our defensive not only out of the realm of possi- of small winding stairs. This de- The phenonemon which so confounded the experts, was only, took me a half hour to place strength by failing to exploit their bility, but it becomes very tedious a call to a phone downtown. In sign of Boeing Aircraft comes as early gains and push their crush- in spots. first seen in the practice sessions which took place on Alumni the process I made contact with a serious setback for the temper- ing momentum into Pusan. Before Field during the weeks which preceded the game. It mani- (also had light conversation with) ance league, who, up to a few we were able to mobilize a suf- Because some people will be fested itself in the enthusiasm which characterized the men Garden City, New York City, and years ago, never calculated on cient defensive force in Korea, able to find one good thing about the film, and also because the as they went through the rigorous training program, and by Philadelphia. You know, an op- having to combat with a problem this could very easily have be- like this. Having eventually ac- State Theater frowns on adverse the punishment which they delt out to teams which came erator told me it wasn't raining come an actuality. Furthermore in New York that night. That was cepted the dissipation and evil of publicity, this editor refuses to the enemy forces hesitated in de- 4 here for scrimmage with a "second rate" team. It gradually interesting. railroad club cars as destiny, they ploying their troops on a wide rate this film. seeped into the Corps in the week before the game and reach- Brilliant Saying of the Week always regarded air traffic as a front when they confronted a BROKEN ARROW ed its height at the inspiring and confident speech which The boys in the first platoon of medium of unspotted, wholesome small denfensive force of ours, but Thurs., Frl., Sat. Coach Nugent made to the Corps during the torchlight pa- Dog Company fell to the bricks travel. Now with small, compact preferred rather to cling to con- In what appears an honorable portable bars being installed not centrated column tactics, and thus endeavor to clear the public's rade on the night before the game. The real manifestation with utter adoration when First Classmen Deyerle uttered in " a only in airplanes, but also in auto- gravely jeopardized their leng- mind on the traditional notion of it came when the team which was supposedly completely philosophic way: "That guy,— — mobiles, >the society in its despair thened supply lines. But in con- that the American Indian was an outclassed showed that it wouldn't take anything short of has the bigest mouth in barracks. is probably ready to die a suicidal clusion, we are forced to respect unprincipled brute, Twentieth Cen- victory. This column writer has no com- death. But this ,is the least of the their agility and perfection in in- tury-Fox has manufactured a rich- ment except this: "Ave, Deyerle; problems which the airline has to filtration and camouflage tactics, ly colorful romantic film, "Broken A New Tradition Ave, Deyerle: Ave Deyerle. contend with; it probably con- and as a result, we have adapted Arrow." A revolutionary change siders it negiligible anyway. Pre- ourselves well to their guerrilla has been made in the plot, the Having seen what it can do, how it can make a good It's come to the attention of the vious objections towards institut- methods of warfare. Indians are the heroes and the Corps that Bogus and his boys are team play a magnificent game, it is up to the Corps to keep palefaces are the villins. this spirit at fever height throughout the entire football up to their little jokes again. Early last week Dr. Malory and his James Stewart is cast in the season, and for that matter, the whole year. Attending the establishment did a land-grant leading role. He plays the part of cheer rallies, even if it isn't convenient, sitting together in business in paregoric, and there Bottom O'th Barrel a Civil War (War between the the stands and taking part in all of the cheers, are ways that was asuccessive run on bread and States) veteran who tries to make peace between the white man and peanut butter in the mess hall. we can keep the ball rolling. Exeryone has the spirit, and we the Chirichau Apache tribe of the Veal may come up and veal may ATKINSON & CONNOLLY are all certain that there is no school with exactly the same great Southwest. go, but rat gravy goes on forever. A few more weekends like the quality of spirit that we have, but the only way that we can with "Strangler" Blackwell, I pre- The screen play is adopted from last one and the whole flrst stoop convince other people is to show them. We must have spirit fer Rock Abye Baby. At the present Elleatt Arnold's novel "Blood can just pack up and move to Char- that is still cheering when we are on the short end of the Oct. 2-9 Devoted To rate we'll soon be resorting to dark Brother." Delmar Davis did a fine lottesville. One detail that sticks is glasses, a tin cup, and a fist full of job of direction. score, because that is the real test of the life in any group, Pooh White's "It took me 'til the pencils; or else we'll have to find Rating—Good. and the mark of an indomitable spirit belongs to such a Conserving Water third quarter to realize that it was a "money-ha ha." Washington and OUR VERY OWN no fugitive from Calumet farms Richmond yet to come—considering group. Spirit has always been a VMI tradition, but the Sun. - Mon. The following letter has been under the blanket, but 'Hooch' Haw- $2.50 tickets it must be a charity last few years have seen the flame die down to a feeble flick- "Our Very Own" is the story of received from the Governor's office thorne." game—wonder who benefits? Also er; now that we have it blazing again let's keep adding fuel the mental and emotional confus- concerning Water Conservation: Commissioner Dixon of Roanoke's wonder what we'll be hit for admis- to the flames and not let them die. ion of an eighteen-year-old girl While a Dounteous Providence finest is looking forward to bigger sion to the VPI fracas??? who suddenly acquires the know- Organization Needed has bestowed on Virginia a gener- and better things in three fast Time was when the battle cry ledge that she is an adopted child. Already gripes have started coming in about food and ous supply of clean water, careless rounds with the D. C. gendarmes. was a nickle beer or a good five or unwise acts may affect ad- "The police, send 'em up, I'll talk cent cigar; all we're asking for is Apparently F. Hugh Herbert who food handling conditions in the messhall. This is only natur- versely both the purity and the to 'em," was the Commish's last passable joe. Pretty soon we'll be has written such teen-age lards as al, because an institution the size of VMI is not capable of adequacy of this supply. In order coherent statement. going to the mess hall for our cof- "Maggie" and "Kiss and Tell" was trying to combine the best features producing meals of the calibre that cadets are accustomed to impress upon all of our people "Doc" Laville now has two girls, fee! Maybe the urn needs clean- of the heart throb with those of to in their homes. However, it is only fair to the messhall the importance of universal and one for when he feels high, and one ing. Anyway coffee club attendance a junior-miss romance. He abrupt- constant vigilance to prevent wast- for when he feels low. An hour and seems to be slacking off, even if administration and to the Corps that there be some group to ly inserts in the midst of a harm- age and pollution and to insure the one-half must be some kind of a one instructor was heard to say that act as go-between for the two groups and to iron out any less little yarn the coincidental continued availability of the quan- record. If you don't believe it, ask if the PX was broadening, most of revelation that the young lady is misunderstandings. It is up to the Corps to see that this com- tity and quality of water required Jack Ross. The LA's would be intellectual. At for present and future needs, I an adopted child mittee is formed in the very near future and that it is com- Johnny Blakemore's date consid- last there's a new nickle snatcher, am designating, at the request of posed of men with some sense of responsiblity. Without a ers him a serious threat to Rock but does it have anything Ann Blyth is starred as the sen- the Advisory Council on the Vir- doubt the steward, Mr. Allen will cooperate wholehearted- Moyer's record. besides Goodnight Irene? sitive young miss. Jane Wyatt and ginia Economy, the week October Donald Cook play the roles of Marty Penner's number one hit If any of you are peeping cold, ly with this group as he has in previous years, but at the 2 to October 8, as Water Conser- Ann's step-parents. Ann Dvorak ia song is Brahm's Lullaby, along with slide over and take a gander at the same time the cadets are the ones on the receiving end vation Week. cast as a regretful woman who Skip Parks and George Maxwell. and they can best see any conditions which need correcting. fancy night-wear in 121—guaranteed abandoned her infant child. (Continued On Page 6) After my harrowing experience (Continued On Page 6) Rating—Fair. plebes for a year. Suppressing, al- annex adjacent to the Surf Club, they weren't really on a six week though not entirely, the tendency and Paul Schrader graciously do- vacation. But Sir, we were dis- R. O. T. C. Summer Erwampments to horse-laugh, they reported to nated his ring as a monument to criminated against! the Camp CO, another product of commemorate the place and oc- the school on the Hudson. casions. It lies-in a rather incon- Featured Drills, Long Duty Hours Fortunately, the segment from spicuous spot ten inches under R. L. HESS segregated schools was assigned the sand. • * * the first time, members of the manuevers that the cadre and the to tents, while the Yankee group The aftermath of the encamp- Air Installators Corps were not In the least sur- 82nd Air Borne Division had to of- was forced to clean up GI bar- ment is still being felt. Carefree Jewelers prised to see Jon Minear vainly fer in training methods. (They racks. The tents were a good ex- Keydets have a tendency to do LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA were kind enough to supply every- seeking to properly adjust his Enjoy Ohio Life cuse for dust, but during the fre- poorly at summer camps, and the thing except pads for blisters and khaki cap jauntily over the right quent monsoons -the bunks were Langley group was no exception. BY MACK BLACKWELL earplugs). Providing demonstra- eye. 'Must be military, you know.' straddled with leaks, which invari- Many were the red faces when The boys in the AF Air Install- tion of the artillery developments Training included a week of ably began when everybody was the records were reviewed, and ation division spent their summer and tactics, as well as the training bridge building, highway construc- caught with his flaps up. certain DMSes whose records were camp tour in Dayton (the city equipment which we used, they tion in 13 inches of mud, and J. W. BURRESS The monotonous schedule that not so distinguished are still try- beautiful) O., at the world's largest enabled us to gain a practical know- actual operation of such heavy began at flve a.m., daylight saving ing to convince the Colonel that Air Force base, Wright-Patterson. ledge of the dry theories which earth moving equipment as Model time usually included six hours CONSTRUCTION The ROTC camp was located on have been learned here at the Ins- D-7 and D-8 "Bulldozers," diesel of soporific classes punctuated by Patterson field just six miles from titute in our three previous years motor graders, power shovels, and periods of instruction in instruct- And Industrial Machines downtown Dayton and some fifty of ROTC. Our battery officers WHITE FOUNDRY eight yard pans. Though engaging ing calisthenics—the method of in- miles from both Cincinnati and were the best in the Army; this in extensive and arduous indoctri- struction included audience par- CO. Columbus. Among the most im- fact was admitted by the battery nation into the methods employed ticipation—and sessions of leader- ROANOKE, VA. portant immediate landmarks were commander himself. The cadets by the Corps, the oldest branch of ship and drill, a novelty for the Roanoke, Va. the Civilian Club (next door to will agree that we were fortunate the Army, the men from the In- Veemi aggregation. There were CASTINGS barracks), the Wright and Patter- in having the best non-coms in stitute soon found themselves a son flight lines, the Biltmore Hotel frequent parades, engineered by the entire camp They did much home at such notable places as the Captain Patton, and Kirby Ber- in Dayton, and the "spots", the Gay to make our training more enjoy- nearby Officer's Club and the en- nich and Taylor Hay were per- Nineties and Esquire Bar. able. tire city of Washington, a scant manent wheels. Other Keydets re- L. G. BALFOUR CO. The entire day, from 0530 to 1800, It would not be fair to fail to fifteen miles away. Such notables ceived opportunity to demonstrate Boxley Quarries was spent in class, on tours, or on as 'Happy' Homer Ambrose, 'Blitz their ability to lead or confuse Headquarters For mention all the recreational facili- Crushed Limestone the parade ground. The classes Cloth' Jon Minear, James 'Casa- men as Squadron CO's and officers. GIFTS, FAVORS ties at our command in this sev- And were bearable, being divided into eral thousand square mile area nova' Strickland, Gus 'Shylock' DANCE PROGRAMS The high marks of the six weeks, Crushed Granite one hour lecture followed by three of sand, clay, bugs, and hot weather. Spotts, 'Rebel' Bill Ellis, and Jim AWARDS, TROPHIES however, were the weekends. And hours of tour each morning. Each 'One more before we go' Clawson THE FINEST IN CLASS RINGS Being barred from both Officer's they were really high. The stand- squadron attended parade every were in evidence at the various AND RAT RINGS and Enlisted Men's Clubs necess- ard procedure was a mass exodus day with inspection the second. On niteries of the capitol city. 4 N. MAIN ST. itated careful investigation of such to Virginia Beach, henceforth W. W. Boxley & Co. the third day of the three day div- places of relaxation as would per- The excellent curriculum of the known in the annals of the corps ision, the boys had nothing to do in HILL PASCHALL, 711 BOXLEY BUILDING mit our presence. Fayetteville, training program plus the un- as VAB. Many were the class re the afternoon (1600-1800) except Manager (Fatalburg) N. C., the town nearest ceasing effort of all Army person- unions held in the Sand Club, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA maybe attend a litle ol' GI party. Bragg, held little interest There- nel attached to the camp to pro- No doubt, the weekends were the fore, when extra duty did not pro- vide ample amusement for every most cherished days of the weeks. hibit, most of the weekends were taste made Fort Belvoir undoubt- Some of the sport lovers journeyed spent at various resort areas in edly the outstanding and most en- to Cincinnatti to see some good Carolina. Needless to say, a wonder joyable of this year's Summer baseball (the ROTC camp athletic ful time was had by all on such Camp. director arranged for a free trip occasions; several of the boys, Campus Interviews on Cigarette Tests to one of the games) by the next especially friend Dickson, were in- to-celler Reds; some of the plain flicted with incandescent noses, Tents Are Utilized lovers invaded all of the neighbor- but this was due to the scorching ing townships in quest of quail; the sun. Quite a few of the boys picked At Langely Field Number 2...THE BLOW FISH dancers headed for the nite spots. up nicknames which will doubt- Back to camp; the tours mention' lessly stick by them for quite a Twenty-odd Keydets made their ed above included a wide and while. For parents who may read way to Langley Field in a variety varied interest to Engineering stu- this, I would like to say that your of vehicles, limousines and rattle- dents. Among the outstanding tours sons lived and behaved like the traps—begged, bought or borrowed, were those taken to the Wind Tun- gentlemen they are. "Bounce" Car- for the summer that is, to be nel, the Flight Strips, the Chrysler stens dated a Chaplin's daughter, greeted nastily by an Air Force Alrtemp Corp. plant in Dayton, the and one night Gooch Meador missed cadre bent on making the supposed City of Dayton Water Supply Sys- retreat while taking a shower in vacation a simulated OCS. One of tem, the Air Force Museum, and order to visit his grandmother for the antique hot rods wandered the Air Force Photography dis- the evening. aimlessly around the base flying plays. Another highlight was the a Rebel flag from an optimistic Upon completion of training, we fact that each cadet had the op- radio aerial. portunity of flying at least once. were all declared ipsofacto Distin- guished Military Students and Although there was a lack of One afternoon the sudents all excused from Military Science clas- uniformity in our men in mufti, had a chance to try their skill (or ses for the academic year because they were obviously displaying luck) in a Link Trainer for pilots. of the dexterity and willingness rings, red-white-and-yellow shirts, In simple > terms, this experience we had shown throughout the six- or emblazoned jackets proclaiming amounted to flying an airplane weeks period. their beloved alma mater. The strictly by instruments, and after corps-less Keydets were herded a few stalls and crashes (one among a bunch of pseudo-soldiers, "pilot" was coming in for a land- Belvoir First In who were about as military, ex- ing at 250 mph, descending at 2000 cluding our envious neighbors feet per minute) each "hot rod" Practical Training from Blacksburg and some vets, managed to land either in front or as a poorly trained troop of Boy behind the hangars. Scouts. Several West Pointers had Seven hundred and eighty-nine When the Final Parade was over, fashioned a greeting designed to enterprising young engineers met naturally everyone was happy, but remedy that situation, and the po- this summer at Fort Belvoir, Va., no one will say that he didn't gain tential elder statesmen of barracks to attend the 1950 session of the something from Summer Camp, heard themselves being finned out Corps of Engineers Summer Camp. that his summer wasn't well spent, and told they should have been Six of these stalwart youths, fugi- or that he isn't proud of the fact tives from 'the VMI Civil Depart- that he's in Air Installations. ment, were to learn the Army way (the only way) • of practical engi- neering, including the construction Caissons Rolled and destruction of the fabulous 120 Lyons Tailoring Co. foot steel Bailey Bridge by a hand- At Fort Bragg, N.C. ful of men over a period of less than seven hours. IS AT YOUR SERVICE BY BILL HALLETT Life at Belvoir, though some- "Shucks-1 blew in when I should've blown outV "Alright gentlemen, lets have it!" what simpler than that at the In- With those charming words by the stitute, was in many ways similar. F Btry. 1st Sgt., twenty-four men Upon entering the barracks for Whether you want a new from the V.M.I, began the six-week suit, alterations or clean- Field Artillery Summer Camp at Fort Bragg, N. C. We were told that ing and pressing. With Xity the poor Piscis! He's been making all those great things would be expected E. JACKSON TICE of us, and indeed, we really did fifty years experience in trick cigarette tests you've been reading about! He's taken one puff of this some great things! Among some of the great things that we did, and The Equitable Life tailoring we know how to brand — one sniff of that. A quick inhale of cigarette "A" — a fast exhale can be told about, are such things Assurance Society of do the work right. as K P., guard duty, scrubbing of cigarette "B" — and he's still confused! Seriously, isn't the sensible way to sinks, picking up cigarette butts, the United States and other assorted menial tasks. test a cigarette to smoke pack after pack, day after day? f"! UM After such little (?) chores had ROANOKE, VA. Give us a try and you will That's the test Camel asks you to make — * been completed in the very early see the difference. 1 i hours of the morning, we were run the 30-Day Mildness Test. Smoke Camels — and through the rigors of some of the only Camels — regularly for 30 days. Your "T-Zone" FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS (T for Throat and T for Taste) — is the real proving ground for any cigarette. After you've tried Camels WE WIRE FLOWERS ANYWHERE On Your Way Up Town as your regular smoke, you'll know why ... 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Of all the VMI athletic teams, riflcing in such personal habits of BY LANG SHEFFIELD Hero-of-the-week: Chauncey The bartender promptly bounced sition to Charles, by any organiza- the real workhorses, and those eating, sleeping, drinking, etc. In After 19 years of the single wing, Durden, well known expert on both man and dog from the bar. tion and in any state. Now with who seem to gain least recogni- addition to this, add tlhe gruelling coach Dick Esleeck has decided to football at William & Mary and As they sat dejectedly on the curb Joe as one of the big men in the tion as such, are those boys who daily practice sessions, and you give the T formation a try. Ac- Virginia, who for the past week the dog looked at his master and promotional field, and one of the spend so many afternoons not just have a sport which requires more tually he's -going in for the split has been trying unsucessfully to asked, "What was I supposed to backers of Ezzard Charles, I pre- down on the athletic field, or on stamina, durability, and will power T, which is a little more powerful cover up, retract, and forget his say, Kiner?" dict that Joe and his associates than the straight T. the track or in the little gym- than just about any other. pre-season remarks about VMI. * *. * clean up by matching Charles soon na-sium, but the durable, never- Almost with the first blast of Cotton Billingsly, last year's cap- Keep trying, Chaunc, we may let Athletic Director Frank L. and often. It sometimes pays to tiring members of the cross- the opening bugle that welcomed tain who gave the Keydets so you on the bandwagon. Recher of Fox company is bank- lose. country team, whose practice ses- the troops back to the Institute, much trouble in the Tobacco Bowl, . * • ing his hopes for the intramural sions consist of virtually running Major Cormack's boys have -been is no longer with them. He was a With Kirby Bernich for a cap- crown on scatiback "Richey" Dick- working out. These practices con- fine back and will no doubt be all over the place. Yes, the work- tain it is no wonder that we son, whose dash through the police ANDRE STUDIO missed by the Spiders, but they horses are at it again, as they leg sisted at first of light workouts NOSED out William & Mary. line in Roanoke marked him as a have some up and coming Sophs it uphill, and downhill every after- and short distance runs, but have ... real star. For Photographic Supplies who, it's rumored, could make the noon in preparation for the com- now lengthened to daily marathons From down Starkville way And Portrait Work whole world forget Cotton Bill- ing season. of as much as seven miles distance. comes the news that Coach "Slick" PHONE 134 ingsly in one afternoon. However, With the end of the "Joe Louis The harriers have been hitting Major Cormick, the little geology Morton expects great things from their greatest loss was in the line, Era" I want to take this oppor- it every afternoon since the be- Professor who has had quite a "Joltin" Joe Fortunato, Bill Stew- from where four starters have tunity to pay tribute to a great ginning of school, and are now few track experiences himself, is art, and Dick Stuver—all former graduated. These boys will prove fighter and a credit to his race, rounded out into pretty fair con- looking hopefully to such veterans Rats who lost their bouts with the hardest to replace. but I also want to add that Joe dition—at least good enough con- of track and cross country as academic board. Now just why in is a pretty tricky guy. Not only TURNER'S dition to take daily jaunts of six senior Howard Bass and juniors In the halfback spots the Spiders the hell is the NCAA after us? * * * and seven miles—good enough? and lettermen Roche, Massie, and have Billy Ferris and Ralph Shoe- did he collect thirty-five per cent Assorted Pipes and Tobaccos Cross country is a pretty rugged Powers. These men will, in all maker. Both of these men are After the season's over of the gate to pay off Uncle Sam's Candies - Toys - Gifts sport, and, as any of the boys will probability lead the squad, along dangerous ball carriers and when And the All-Stars have their fame, tax representatives, but he also willingly tell you, requries no with newcomers McLain, Forsyth, they take the field against the I'll bet you twenty-five to one, lowered the boom on any oppo- limit of not only only physical and McCarthy. McLain and For- Fighting Keydets in the Holy City You'll be hearing Joe Stump's conditioning but also rigorous sac- syth are both third classmen, and next Saturday night, are going to name. both was a member of last year's be out to win. But on the other —Egg Shelley. • • * rat. track and cross country teams. hand, for a team that bottled up William and Mary they should be KEYDETS Bob Sherrard Rusty McCarthy, a newcomer to Before taps is blown' over the cross-country, has exhibited con- duck soup. Philadelphia Phillies, I want to Come in and Try Our Steaks and Spaghetti Coaches Team siderable promise. Bill Bailey, star This weekend Richmond meets pass on the story of the man with miler for Coach Sam Barnes' rats Wake Forest in a game that will the talking dog who walked into SOUTHERN INN RESTAURANT year is now running with the certainly be no pushover for them. This season's wrestling team will a gin mill in Pittsburgh . . . NOW SERVING: Oysters on the Half Shell, Cherry team, but his eligibility is a bit We should be able to tell after be coached by Bobby Sherrard, 'What covers a house?" he asked doubtful at present. Only two this game just how much power Stone Clams, Fresh Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Jumbo Frog ex-VMI wrestling champion of the the dog, and the prompt reply first classmen, John Taylor, and these boys have stored up. If you Legs, Deviled Crabs -- All fancy sea foods class of '44. He has replaced Sam was "Roooooof" . . . The next Winn Thornton were lost through can remember last year's Tobacco Barnes who has left the Institute question was "Who was the great- June's graduation, and the re- Bowl game, the Big Red was hard We are always ready to give you instant service for North Carolina University. est home run hitter in baseball?" serves look "adequate for the filling pressed to beat them by a touch- and again the answer was "Rooof." Sherrard entered the Institute in of their shoes. down. They're going to be out to '41 and by the end of his second beat us. The season will commence on class year in '43 he was the South- I may be sticking my neck out October 3rd, when the harriers ern Conference wrestling champ to make a prediction, but from the take on Richmond in their opener ion in the 145 pound class. During north side of the first it looks like for 1950, and will consist of meets his second class year Sherrard also the Flying Squadron will take it, with Roanoke College, VPI, and won the State and Southern Con- by two touchdowns. the University of Virginia. ference championships in the pole vault. After these victories Sher- rard went to the Army where he ROPER served for three years as a First REMINDER ! Building Supply Corp. Lt. in the Infantry Paratroopers. PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA In '47 wihen he returned to VMI to complete his first class year he Lumber and Building Materials won the Conference champion- ships again in wrestling and pole vaulting. After his graduation Sherrard worked in a large textile firm until he decided to come back to VMI. Sherrard is confident that he will have a good team this year and is hoping for a Conference championship. He is also especially interested in defeating North Caro- lina by a large margin. Sherrard hangs his hopes for victory on such veteran mat men as Johnny Jordan, Smoe Perry, Bill Venable, and Jerry Eggleston. He also has some good prospects in this year's third class. A BETTER KINO OF SCREENING made of Alcoa Alclad Aluminum. Each wire is a strong allay core combined with Although official wrestling prac- a highly corrosion-resistant outer layer. Result: a lasting tice does not start until November screening, thai will not weather-stain sills or siding. Cost: 1st, Sherrard has been personally no higher than you're used to paying for good screening. instructing an informal wrestling Worth asking for, to install in your present frames, or in new class every afternoon in the little Story atuminum-frarned combination screen and storm windows. gym. Sherrard said that he wants everyone who is interested in behind the PRODUCt wrestling to come to the informal practice. DISCOVERY WHILE SHAVING. of pure, highly corrosion-resist- almost pure aluminum, waa To a certain Alcoa metallur- ant aluminum . . . like this! slamming through the shining gist, the past few weeks' re- Hastening to the laboratory, rolls. It grew wider, thinner at McCRUM's, Inc. search seemed futile indeed as he tried out his new idea. It every pass—a sandwich, weld- he faced his mirror one morning worked! Tests proved it to be ed by the tons of pressure into Under in the late twenties. This prob- everything he hoped it would a single unit. Finally, there New Ownership lem was a sticker: Army and be. Then he collared the boss emerged a new, protected kind Navy planes demanded a new roller in Alcoa's sheet mill. Meeting the gang to discuss a quiz of aluminum sheet. We called kind of aluminum; just as Quickly, he explained how this it "Alclad" Aluminum. And it —a date with the campus queen—or strong, but far more impervious new, more useful form of alumi- came to be a mighty factor in Where Friends Meet just killing time between classes— to salt spray and weather . . . num was to be made. "Can you America's air power. Most mili- for the University of Miami Student Suddenly, as he squeezed the roll it, Dan?" the metallurgist tary and civil planes wear this FOUNTAIN SERVICE Club is one of the favorite places for last bit of shaving cream from asked anxiously. strong shining skin. the tube, a message flashed. "Sure we can roll it!" grinned and a rendezvous. At the Student Club, We learned to make it into He wrapped the empty tube the big, capable man in over- rods and tubing, even to draw it as in university campus haunts Other Drug Store around his finger. Yes ... a alls. Soon a sheet ingot of higU- into fine wire. And thus, among Needs everywhere, a frosty bottle of core of strong aircraft alloy strength alloy, sandwiched be- many other things, a better Eastman Kodaks Coca-Cola is always on hand for the . . . like this. An outer layer tween two thinner slabs of kind of screening was born. and Vilms pause that refreshes—Coke belongs. BECAUSE FREE COMPETITION demand! constant improvement, Ask Jor it either way ... both Alcoa Stockholder) backed this metallurgist and his fellow research- Whitmans Candy trade-marks mean the same thing. ers, until their perseverance found the answer. Others sUiod ready, Moral in plants, sales offices and management, to introduce the new Alclad Come and let's BOntED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY products. After 18 years, this better product is still creating new jobs, ,o« THINKING PtOPlf and helping America toward better living, in home, farm, and in- get acquainted COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, LEXINTON, VA. dustry. Seems like a good system for all concerned. ALUMINUM O 1950, Th. Coca-Colo Company COMVANX ot AMEUICA, 742 Gulf Building, Pittsburgh 19, Penna. The Best Dressed Men Andy Davis and Co. Turn Back Injuries Can Rats To Play Lineman Of Back Of This Afternoon Scrappy Keydet Squad, 15 -12. The Week Cripple Squad The Week BY LANG SHEFFIELD 12-6. Shuilenbagger's placement With two games now so much The rat football team, which was The Big Red got its first taste of parted the uprights to Increase the water under the bridge in the 1950 BY 3. GRAY MOOSE HUDSON scheduled to engage Augusta Mili- defeat Friday night when they score to 13-6. season, two important injuries have tary Academy in a season opener dropped a hard-fought game to After the kickoff, Joltin' Joe BILL LAUERMAN taken their toll in the VMI lineup. Probably the most unheralded Saturday afternoon, managed to George Washington University by got fired up and hit the Colonial In the first game, with William and Although the breaks went position on any football team is that postpone the tilt until this after- a 15 to 12 count. It was the first line for 14, 12, 11, and eight yards, Mary, George Chumbley received against the Big Red team and the of line backer. In this position the noon at Fort Defiance, where it victory for the Colonials over a consecutively. This one-man drive an injury to his right kne, which final outcome of the Saturday player has to be an expert diognos- was held. At the time of printing, Keydet team since competition placed the pigskin on the George may have deprived Coach Nugent night fracas with the Colonials Is tician,, as well as a rugged tackier. no results were available. How- was begun, in 1897. Washington three-yard line, from of his services for the rest of the a nonmentionable at this point, For these two points, and also for ever, pre-game reports told us that Davls-to-Jones Clicks for GW where Jim Coley faked a handoff year. Last Friday Country Lauer- his fine competitive spirit, we are any of our sturdy forward wall the Little Red team was at full The combination of Andy Davis and skirted right end himself to man aggravated an old hurt, again defenders and offenders deserve giving Back of the Weeik to Moose to Charlie Jones over the aerial go over standing up. Graf's place- in his knee, in the game with G. W. strength and ready to go for this ample praise for a bard fought Hudson. Moose played almost the route was very effective for the ment was again erratic, and the Here's hoping that both will re- afternoon's battle. This will be the and well played game. One of the entire game on defense, backing up Colonials. On the first play from Keydets stood on the short end cover sooner than expected. first taste of college football for most deserving of these linemen the left side of the line. On several scrimmage, Davis hit Jones with of a 13-12 count. many of Coach Vince Ragunas' is Bill "Country" Lauerman. The Nevertheless, George Chumbley occasions he broke through and a beautiful pass that set up a Later in the quarter, with most boys. lanky, 210 pounder proved to be was missed in last Friday's game. smeared the Colonial runners for drive which carried all the way of the gains from passes, GW got one of the sturdier stones in the Also, if Country Lauerman can not losses, and I'm sure you all remem- Good luck, Little Red! to the VMI one-foot line before a drive going that carried to the seehingly leaky defensive line as take the field against Richmond ber his savage tackle of Andy Davis stalling. VMI 15 before being stopped. The he time after time bulled the Saturday, he will without doubt be on the midfield stripe when the lat- Stump Again Shines half ended shortly after this. handyman or the hard charging sorely longed for by his teammates. ter returned one of Neil Petree's See Joe Stump played his usual Third Quarter punts. What Moose lacks in size, he Cilento to the turf in a not too At present, VMI has more depth brilliant game for the Keydets, The third quarter moved along makes up for by having a fighting gentleman-like manner. "Country" of speed, weight, and power than it clicking off many beautiful runs uneventfully until late in the FRANK MORSE played the full defensive game up heart. Hudson also played an out- during the game. However, George period, when a clipping penalty has had in quite some years. This until midway of the third quarter standing game in our upset victory Washington had his plays very provided a bad break for the makes our chances in the state and when he was carried from the over William and Mary last week- (The Cadets' Friend) well spotted, and he was unable Squadron, putting the Big Red conference more likely than they field as the result of an injury to end. A Brother Rat of the Class of to break away for the very lengthy team in the shadow of their goal have been previously. However, in for an already injured knee. 1953, Hudson has two more years runs which helped so much against posts, on the six-yard line. Here, order to maintain this depth, injur- to perform for the Flying Squadron, William and Mary last week. an attempted lateral pass from Injured by Citadel in '49 ies must be held down to a mini- and from his early performances, On the defensive, Bill Lauerman Coley to Stump was bobbled, and Big Bill, .who hails from Rad- mum. They have already hurt us he should be the best in the state Tailoring Was outstanding for the Flying a fumble resulted, which found burn, New Jersey, is a brother rat enough. by his first class year. Paletots - Mess Jackets Squadron. He supported his side Coley on top of the ball, but be- of the class of 49-B, but he was of the line like a stone wall until hind the goal line, giving the out of school for some time in the injured in the fourth quarter. Colonials a two-point safety, and service. "Country" returned to the VMI Men Neil Petree took charge of the increasing their lead to 15-12. The Institute in the Fall of '48 and pass-catching duties, and was on quarter ended soon after the (Continued From Page 1) THE DUTCH INN the receiving end of the majority kickoff. went out for football for the first Major George M. Brooke, Jr., time. It was not until the following of Coley's heaves Friday night. Fourth Quarter assistant professor of history; Capt. HOTEL and DINING ROOM season when Nugent made his Leighty also played a great game George Washington got a drive Alexander H. Morrison instructor for the Big Red defensive platoon. underway early in the period detout that Bill came into his own. in economics. Gift Shop He broke through the Colonial which carried to within inches of A regular defensive tackle last Samuel G. Barnes, instructor in forward wall on numerous oc- the VMI goal line before being year. Lauerman played stellar ball English; Capt. K. Blair Rhodes, in- Accommodations for Private Parties casions to make tackles behind the stopped again by the heroic Key- until he received a severe knee structor in physics; Capt. William line of scrimmage. Accommodations for Dates det line. After this, the Flying injury in the Citadel contest. He F. Byers, instructor in English; Squadron began fighting back In Capt. James C. Lamb, III, instruc- The George Washington single was out the remainder of the sea- TAP ROOM DAILY 3:00 - 11:00 wing had power to spare in Fri- earnest, with two smashing drives, tor in civil engineering. son and there was considerable day night's fracas, and obviously both of which landed inside the Leaves of absence have been ex- doubt and a great bit of worry profited from the mistakes which opposing ten. However, neither tended by the Board of Visitors to among the coaches as to whether caused them to bow to the Cava- managed to net VMI those much September, 1951, for Lt. Col. liers of Virginia U. last Saturday. needed six points, which could he would ever be able to with- Blandy B. Clarkson, associate pro- Rockbridge Radio and Electrical Service With Andy Davis doing most of have won the game for them. The stand the rough knocks of football fessor of mathematics, and Maj. E. F. NUCKOLS (Owner) first was stopped when Andy Davis the running and passing, they again. Much to everyone's delight George M. Pickral, assistant pro- "If We Can't Fix It—We Don't Charge'' intercepted a Coley aerial on his were able to sustain many drives "Country" was right back in there fessor of chemistry. Phone 463 * * * Box 782 by mixing up excellent long own eight. A heartbreaking dis- at the opening of the season. 130 S. Main St. Opposite Lyric Theatre Lexington, Virginia passes with power plays on the appointment came in this portion Hats off to Bill Lauerman and When in Lynchburg ground. of the game, when end Jay Grumbling of VMI made a valiant here's hoping for the coaching Cadets Meet At First Quarter try at one of Coley's passes in staff and the entire corps that his THE VMI kicked off, and GW began the end zone, but failed to hold on injury is not too serious a one. Our 2-Way Radio to move at the first crack off WHITE HOUSE to it. The second Keydet drive Restaurant ASSURES FASTER SERVICE scrimmage, when an aerial from carried to the nine-yard line, 'Handy Andy" to Jones carried where the VMI passing attack the ball deep into the visiting bogged down, and GW took over HAMRIC & SMITH Keydets' territory. From here, on downs. The game ended with Davis & Co. drove to the Keydet GW in possession of the ball at JEWELERS one-foot line before bowing to midfield. MUNDY the immovable stalwarts in the Lexington, Va. defensive line of the Big Red team Final score: GW, 15; VMI 12. VMI tried a series of plays and MOTOR kicked. GW did thet same, and VMI took over on their own nine- NOTICE! JOE C. SHANER, Florist yard line. Then, sophomore speed- TICKETS TO ALL VMI GAMES LINES merchant Chuck Dinninger found ON SALE IN FLOWERS FOR a hole in the GW line and raced ATHLETIC OFFICE ALL OCCASIONS ROANOKE, VA. Phone 395 - Phone 138 91 yards behind beautiful block- PHONES 203 AND 723 CLAYTON'S TAXI ing for the initial score of the Passengers Insured Day and Night - Lexington, Va. game. Graf missed the extra point try, and the Keydets held a six- nothing lead. Treasures Following the kickoff, the Colon- ials drove 85 yards behind Davis for living and giving! Attention Cadets and Alumni and Barriera, Barriera taking it across from the two, and knotting Many VMI gifts for novel- the score at six-all. The try for ties including the genuine the extra point was blocked, and THE V.M.I. POST EXCHANGE the remainder of the period was reproduction in miniature spent in exchanging punts. monogram sweaters. Second Quarter Early in the second quarter, the Is Ready To Extend To You A New Service Colonials received a break which Pres Brown's was to send them ahead. They Sport Shop * * ecovered a fumble by Coley on the VMI 19 and turned it into a touchdown. It took only one play, Lexington, Va. 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Botany "500" Suits and Topcoats EARL N. LEVITT Jayson and Excello Shirts Freeman Shoes . . . After Six Tuxedos Uniforms and Accessories (Continued Frome Page 2) ington chapter of the A.A.? There ! CAPT. FARRIS uish Flying Cross for his perfor- Conserving Water ROTC Officers mance In a battle with the rem- won't be much to lubricate those i A holder of the Distinguished 9 anents of the Japanese Air Force Bottom 0 Barrel new rings. Anyway we'll all throw (Continued*From Page 2) (Continued From "Page 1) Flying Cross, Captain Stephen A. over Korea. rose petals and croon Alohas to ty to (1) become familiar with the Farrls, Jr., U.S.A.F., has been ap- any of the brothers who fall into City, Mexico. (This in many re- to bring at least ten degrees rise. But It is hoped that setting aside pointed to the ROTC staff at VMI. In November, 1947, he was trani- evil clutches due to demon rum. spects is similar to the Command ferred to the 56th fighter wing at please, Sam, use the shades! this week will give the citizens of and General Staff School at Captain Farris, a graduate of Ordinarily we are not strong the Commonwealth an opportuni- Selfridge Air Force Base, Mich., One a week is pretty good—who Leavenworth.) When he- had com- West Point, will instruct members system men; however, the Rat's source, capacity and cost of the where, in October, 1947, he was is going to be next to join the Lex- pleted the course there the Mexi- of the First, Second, and Third splendid exhibition on the hill dur- water supply for their areas; (2) ..appointed to the 10th Air Force can government requested that he classes in various phases of Air Headquarters. ing Monday's drill indicates that take the necessary steps to insure remain. He did so, as an English Force Administration. things are not like they were in the that the use of water is restricted Captain Farris was called to the instructor, and when he left he Born and raised In Swoyerville, "old corps." Or, perhaps it's en- to the quantity required and that Air Force ROTC unit here June had behind him over three and a Pa., he entered Lafayette College tirely too early to release the rats all wastage is eliminated; (3) stop 19, 1950 and he now resides with half years south of the border. in nearby Easton, Pa. ""tt"STATE from the line, regardless of whom the unused flow of artesian wells; his wife and three children at 7 we beat! (4) prevent the unnecessary pollu- Returning once again _ to the After one and a half years at Houston Street in Lexington. tion of the waters of Virginia. U.S. he was ordered back to Sill Lafayette, he was accepted for en- Things in general are looking up. WEDNESDAY I hope that the governing bodies to take the Advanced course in trance in the Military Academy. We think that thanks from the corps of the cities, towns and counties, Artillery school. There he was The Captain earned his varsity are due to whomever is responsible school officials, teachers and pupils, once again a brother rat of Major letter on Army's boxing team and for thc drill in lieu of inspection. service clubs and other civic asso- Moore, and from there they both graduated in the class of 1944. Arthur Silver We have many inspections, few ciations, newspapers and radio came as artillery instructors here. The following year was spent game formations, and we will be iMt H. Sklitill md stations, and citizens generally may earning his wings with the Army IraM Minnlnj prniirt in the public eye in D. C., perhaps find it possible to cooperate ac- MAJOR MOORE Air Force Training Command. Men's Store CLAUDETTE in more ways than one! tively in this project to call the Major Philip J. Moore is a West In June of 1945, he was called COLBERT A COMPLETE LINE In closing, does anyone know attention of our people to the Point graduate of the class of 1940. to the Pacific Theater with the ROBERT where we can take out insurance urgency and benefits of conserving When he left there he went to 301st Fighter Wing. OF MENSWEAR before we have our clothes pressed? our vital water resources. Fort Sill to take the basic artillery Captain Farris had two months We would be glad to pass on JOHN S. BATTLE, course, and in 1949 returned there of combat experience before the trivia about the OTHER three in- Governor. to take the advanced course. surrender of the Japanese. Rv E. Lee Hotel Bldg. significant classes if only someone This week is sponsored by the He was a sub at West Point for He was awarded the Disting- JANE COWL • PAUL KELLY • Philip would pass it on to us. Advisory Council on the Virginia three years, and served three years totaii kr Jack D. Skirball • Hindi' by Mil Finir Economy, a volunteer group of with the 25th Division in the term Plii k| Hull Kuni CONTRARY TO THE POPULAR BELIEF AROUND BARRACKS civic minded Virginians who are Pacific. After the completion of his THAT I ONLY LOOK UP WORDS working without pay to increase Advanced course at Sill he was FOLLOW THE CROWD THURS - FRI - SAT —HE DOESN'T NEED A DICTION- the income of Virginians. The ordered to the Institute as a field artillery instructor. He is also ad- ARY. Council is divided into 17 com- to mittees. They are: jutant of the ROTC here. Agriculture, Business Financing, Education, Fisheries, Forestry, THE CENTRAL ASCE Health, Industry, Labor Resources, V.M.I. "SPIRIT" Markets and Marketing, Mining, Golden Brown French Fries (Continued From Page 1) Population, Public Financing, Rec- "WALTZ" reation, Scinetific and Economic Served with Every Sandwich is Mr. E. M. Hastings, Chief Engi- Research, Transportation, Water and all latest neer. R.. F. and P. Railroad, Rich- Resources, and Welfare. RECORDS DELICIOUS: CHICKEN IN BASKET mond, Va. Mr. S. R. Navas, Con- The 'head of the Advisory Coun- STEAKS - CHOPS crete Pipe and Products Co., Rich- cil is Senator Lloyd C. Bird from WEINBERG'S mond, Va. is the Junior Contact Chesterfield. Col. Marr is the chairman of the Member. Colonel Marr is the fac- 15 N. MAIN Water Resources Committee and Music Store ulty advisor, and Major Morgan is as such is responsible for the idea SUN - MON the assistant faculty advisor. of Water Conservation Week. Opp. State Theatre SAMUEL GOLDWYM presents THE CHESTERFIELD STAR TEAM

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