California. Stets Library 3,cramento 9, Celifnrri" Fair Weather Forecast Book Exchange Ends Continued pleasant, Indian is the last Troo..day dav for summer-ilke aeuther is in store students to pkk up either their for San Jose and iclinity to- book,. or n tttttt .y at the Alpha day'. according to United Press Phi Omega book exchange, ac- aeather forecasters. MO tem- cording to John Sellers, e - perature 00 II I range betvoren change chairman. SAN JOSE STATE COLLEGE 54 WI; km, 7¦0-r..1. VOL. 44 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1956 NO. 5 Freshmen Obstacles Hold Up Library Wing Opening Win Plaque President's Campaign In Scuffle Ups ROTC's Roster The Freshman class took the Soph-Frosh Mixer plaque from the sophomores by force yesterday r. Wahiquist Credited after the sophomores twice par- Record Set aded through the hash meeting. However, the sophs maintain the In Centennial For Reviving Program plaque is a "phony." The struggle An extensive campaign inaugurated by John T. Wahl- occurred after Registration President the sophomores held their meeting guist is credited for the large enrollment in this year's ROTC pro- on the lawn in front of the Wo- Registration figures have soared grams, and for the virtual saving of the military ROTC. men's Gym. Plans for the Soph- to 10,733, an increase of 1085 stu- The ROTC was placed on probation by the Dept. of the Army Frosh Mixer were discussed and dents over last fall's previous ?e last year after it failed to enroll 100 freshmen, the minimum require- a beachcomber theme was select- cord total of 9648 students. Les- ed. lie NV. Ross, registrar, announce' mentThe campaign included a personal letter from the President to today. Jerry Reith was elected histor- , al *every prospective freshman, and .... This fall's figures include 8066 ian for the Sophomore class, and a special appeal to every faculty committee heads for the mixer regular and 1767 limited students. counselor to encourage enrollftsent were announced. Plans for a ear- Regular students include 1667 new Community Chest wash were discussed. It was de- students, 1696 college transfers, in the programs. 499 former students returning cided to postpone snow-cone sales Campaign Opens President Wahlquist also widely until next semester because tot' after absence of a semester or more, and 5104 students continu- DpenIng officially yf"itertlay. distributed a letter he had written weather conditions. ---ip ing from spring semester. the ( (best 11.3/11palgn last July to Maj. Gen. John A. LIBRARY ADDITION NEARS State faeult0 norm- MIXER 111 In the spring 9398 students for saii Jose Klein, Army adjutant general in DATE SET COMPLETITIONThe idetures registered at San Jose State Col- hers 11111i all non-aeademic ran- Sophomore President Bill Stur- abuse show two obstacle* con- w,,sholgton. D.C. In that letter he Finishing Touches Delay fronting the opening of the new lege. Regular students numbered polyees has set 11500) as the 1936 geon opened a joint Frehman- promised his wholehearted sup- wing of the library. Joe Ather- 7906 and limited students, 1492. q110t41. It will lw under the gui- Sophomore meeting yesterday in ton Is shown workIng on the Last fall 1577 new students, dance of Lawrenee Appleton or port to the Army ROTC program the Little Theater by announcing eleantor of the modern library 1504 college transfers, 521 stu- the DiOsion of Business. at San Jose State. that the Frosh-Soph Mixer would Library Addition Use addition while Fred Harris Is dents returning after an absence be held Oct. 19. pictured working on a light fix- WAHLQI'leiT "Last minute touches" have slowed down of a semester or more, 4743 stu- ORATInrn He explained that the Elevator trouble and ture on the main floor. The ele- class the opening of the college's library addition, according to Miss Joyce vator is expeeted to be com- dents returning from the previous ' We feel gratified with the re- which compiled the most points Backus, librarian. pleted some time this week. term. and 1303 limited students sults of our campaign to increase in games, entertainment and at- Workmen have been buss at- Joins Miss Backus had thought that the new addition might be ready swelled registration totals to their Ray Freeman enrollment in the ROTC pro- tendance would win the plaque. tending to last mini t hes but that possibility has been eliminated with highest point prior to this Centen- grams," President Wahiquist said That completed, he herded his 80 by the end of this week on the library additioa. the uperopping of so many last minute details. Photo by Cohun nial year's registration. today. "We are pleased to note a classmates outdoors to start their San Jose Kiwanis with the elevator have been the main ob- very satisfactory Increase in the own meeting. Wiring difficulties ASS President Ray Freeman stacle in the opening delay. The military ROM" and Air Force Connie Kersey. acting f r osh has been extended honorary mem- Felevator is needed to transport RO'Ir programs." president, then introduced Diane books, catalogs, and furniture to Students invited Femme Grads bership in the San Jose Kiwanis Bead, secretary; Jtrry Brown, uneral Services the second and third floors. Club, according to club secretary Latent enrollment figurea re- treasurer; and Earl randron,-class Workmen were busy yesterday To Activity Meet Sprout Wings A. R. Anderson. leased by President Wshiguist adviser; to the more than 200 sanding floors. painting, installing Freeman's Membership, granted Held For Associate Miss Mary Lou Cocanougher show lig freshmen lune Joined fresh. Vice-President Terry Feist electrical work. A general meeting kir all stu- largely through the efforts of Dr. shelves, and doing the ROT( this semester. A total was not present. The library is now operating dents interested In Marking on and Miss Roxie A. Frazier, gradu- John T. Wahlquist, San Jose State Prof, Mrs. Mallet under temporary conditions- and Homecoming activitlas-^will be ates of San Jose StaW, bassi Wiest, rprasithast. wM Word bina of 549 Ines see sew a part af all the privileges of a member SENIOR DELAY VOTE will do so until the move into the held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock earned their silver wings as United the program. The scheduled voting on the Mrs. Ouida Mallett. 66, associate In Room 118 of the Engineering and will give him an opportunity professor of home economics. died new wing can be made, according Air Lines stewardess'. They have The AFROT(' also enjoyed a senior fees for June graduates to Miss Backus. Building. to meet with the club each week Friday. Sept. 28, at her home. just completed five and a half large enrollment. Of the 294 mem- was not held at yesterday's Senior Miss Backus said that the ideal Jerry McCarthy, Homecoming 5199 Alum Rock Ave., after a weeks of instruction at the com- bers enrolled, 178 are freshmen. Class meeting. time to start moving into the Committee chairman, will brief short illness. pany's stewardess training school Tom Bonetti. Senior Class presi- new addition would be on a Friday prospective members on Home- No Recital Tonight PLEINiEst ATTENTION Funeral services were held Mon- in Cheyenne, Wyo. Both are now dent, announced the vote would so the weekend could be used to coming, followed ter reports from The Faculty Recital scheduled In another letter written last day. Oct. 1, John E. Dow- serving aboard Mainliners flying not be taken because not enough at the move equipment. the sub-committee chairmen. In the Dntelxiok for tonight in week to) Gen. Klein, informing him die Mortuary and were officiated in and out of New York. seniors were present to adequately The man entrance to the lib- Concert Hall will not be held. of this year's enrollment. Presi- by the Rev. James H. Strayer. represent the class in such an im- rary, after the move, will be on Miss Cocanougher is the daugh- according to Mrs. Mary Boyer, dent Wahlquist pledged, "contin- Private interment followed at Oak Cocan- portant matter. Approximately 95 the east side of the new addition, ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Music Department secretary. The ued attention to the enrollment Hill Memorial Park. Tryouts for Yell persons were present. between the archway and the Stu- ougher 431 Taylor Ave.. San Bru- scheduling was an error, she said. problem," and we will do every- graduate of San Mateo Fee for February graduates is Mrs. Maliett was the widow dent Union. no. She is a The first performance by the thing in our power to make the of Richard Scott Mallen and Leaders Changed High School and attended the Col- $10, while the present fee for June Music Department this - gram a mp e e success a daughter, Tryouts for the positions of two of San Mateo before coming graduates is $15. June graduates Is survived by her lege will be the Student Recital in San Jose State." Mrs. Jane Burke; four grand- Big Group Attend alternate yell leaders have been to San Jose State. She was a pay a larger amount because more Concert Hall Oct. 23, at 8:15 p.m. Claire, changed to tomorrow at 7 p.m. in member of Kappa Dell?. Enrollment in the military activities are offered for their children, Richard, Col- leen and Christina Burke: a Morris Dailey Auditorium, accord- ROTC breaks down as follows: benefit. Revelries Tryouts Miss Frazier, daughter of Mr. sister, Mrs. Clinton Thomas and ing to Gary Waller, rally commit- and Mrs. Roger L. Frazier. 165 PAYMENTS TO FARMERS freshmen. 118; sophomores, 39; The fee covers the cost of the Iwo nieces, Mrs.