•un General W. S. Grant Baseball And Track To Make Final V< Teams Taste Defeat; Address To '41 ttfaiet Page 5 VOLUME XXXIV—Z-778 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, APRIL 7, 1941 NUMBER 24 Lt. F. H. Barksdale, Draft Dirctor Asks Congress Repeal Student Deferments Commanding General '40, Assigned to Duty Duty Postponement Unlikely

Washington, March 29—Brig. no registrant be inducted until he Gen. Lewis Hershey acting direc- Of Third Corps Area has had ample opportunity to exer- With Cavalry Here tor of the selective service system, cise all his legal rights." called today for the repeal of the law's provisions which give defer- Refusals Frequent New Officer ment to high school, college and uni- Final action on Several requests for deferment in the date on which To Speak Here Finals versity students to enable them to To Arrive complete their educational courses they will be called to active duty before reporting for their year of have been received by members Gen. Grant -On April 14 Army training. Repeal of the defer- of the First Class who will receive ment clause is expected to be rec- their Reserve commissions in June. Press Group The War Department notified the ommended to Congress before the None of them weer from the Head- To Address PMS&T of the Virginia Military next school year begins. quarters of the Third Corps Area. Hears W. & L. Institute last week that Second Gen. Hershey also announced to- One cadet, who lives in the Sixth Graduates Lieutenant Flournoy H. Barksdale, day the flrst step in a broad policy Corps Area, had requested twelve United States Cavalry Reserve, has of "liberalizing" procedure pending months deferment for the purpose Professor Major General Walter S. Grant, been assigned to duty as Assistant proposed revision of the act. It was of taking post graduate work in Mr. O. W. Riegel, director of the Commanding General of the Third Professor of Military Science and announced that effective April 7 the Engineering. His request was disap- department of journalism at Wash- Corps Area of the United States Tactics and Cavalry instructor at present five-day limitation for the proved. The request of two others ington and Lee, was the principal Army, will be the principal speaker VMI. The order stated that he is to filing of appeals to the President for 48 months deferment for the speaker at the flrst formal meeting at the Final Exercises in Jackson report for duty April 14, 1941. would be extended to ten days. Ad- purpose of completing their courses of the VMI Press Association held Memorial hall on Wednesday, June Lieutenant Barksdale is being ditional time may even be granted in medicine were not favorably con- in the auditorium of the Preston 11, 1941. The speaker, who will added to the ROTC staff here to by local boards if they are con- sidered by the Commanding Gen- Library last Wednesday evening. make the address to the members of eral of the Second Corps Area. complete the complement of Army vinced that the failure of a regis- The association was formed for the graduating class, is the father That same commander disallowed officers here, which recently pro- trant to appeal is due to lack of the purpose of promoting journal- of Capt. Walter S. Grant, Jr., a deferments to three who had re- vided for an increase in the allot- understanding of his rights. istic interests at VMI, and members member of the faculty of the Vir- quested it for varying periods to ac- ment of Cavalry officers. The next step will be to increase of the group expressed themselves ginia Military Institute, who has cept positions with industries not The new instructor, who is a na- the five-day limitation to ten days as feeling that the body was very recently been called to active duty essential to the defense program. tive of Roanoke, Va., was graduated on filing appeals from local board fortunate in having Mr. Riegel make with the U. S. Engineers at Fort One request for a twelve month's from VMI in the Class of 1940. After decisions to the appeal boards. the flrst in a series of lectures. Ap- Belvoir, Va. deferment for the purpose of ac- graduation he was employed in Bal- For the registrant or his depen- proximately 45 of the 54 members of General Grant is an especially cepting a position with the U. S. timore, Md., before his call to active dents to appeal to the Presidnt, the the association were present for the fitting speaker for the class of 1941 Steel was approved. duty with the Cavalry Reserves. He sole basis continues to be that of al- very interesting discussion. in view of the present condition of leged dependency. The above specific actions are was assigned to duty at Fort Knox, Professor Riegel made his talk world affairs. He is a graduate of "The selective service system can- published to indicate what might Ky., to a mechanized Cavalry regi- quite informal, and touched on a GEN. W. S. GRANT the United States Military Academy NIPA to Hold not afford to permit registrants who be expected by other members of ment. He will come to VMI from bit of anything and everything in the class of 1900. In 1914 General want to appeal to lose their oppor- the First Class who have requested Fort Knox, under orders that were which might be of interest to a Grant attended the Army School of tunity merely because they do not deferments but have not yet been issued by special direction of the Forum April 14 journalistic group. Especially em- the Line at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. understand the what, when and how notified of the decision in their President of the United States. phasized was his discussion of the ACS to Show and the General Staff school in The United States Office of Edu- of so doing," said a national head- cases. While in the corps, Lieutenant various military journals and pap- 1915. He studied at the Army War cation and the National Institute of quarters statement. "Furthermore, Barksdale served as corporal, ser- Since Reserve officers are put on ers which are put out by many college in 1924 and was Comman- Public Affairs hold each year an while national headquarters does Plastics Film geant, and second lieutenant of the same status as draftees in re- diversified Army and Navy Stations dant there from 1935 to 1937. Institute of Government in which not want the appeal machinery Company "C." He was enrolled in gard to deferment, it may be as- throughout the country. This, of The April 11, meeting of the Stu- General Grant's Army record is seventy-five seniors of American clogged up with the claims of those long one and he has had active the Liberal Arts course and was de- sumed that few deferments will be course, was most interesting to those dent Chapter of The American colleges and Universities are invit- who merely seek to delay their in- service in the Boxer uprising in clared distinguished in academic granted for the purpose of pursuing members of the Association who Chemical Society of Virginia Mili- ed to participate. This year's Ins- duction, it is equally important that China, the Philippine,Insurrection, work during his last two years. He graduate work have the prospect of the important tary Institute will feature a show- titute will take place from Monday, and has also been active in various served on the Hop Committee and military career facing them within ing of the 16mm. sound and color April 14 through Friday, April 18. Mexican Border skirmishes. During on the Second Class Finance Com- a few months. To augment and sup- plastic Movie, produced by Modern the World War he was Chief of mittee. A member of the Glee Club These five days include round plement his discussion of these jour- Plastics magazine, entitled "Modern Second Class Show Features Staff of the 1st Army Corps of the from the time of its organization table discussions with outstanding nals, Professor Riegel produced sev- Plastics Preferred." William D. Lil- A. E. F. General Grant was Chief until his graduation, Lieutenant holders of government offices and lard is in charge of all arrangements. eral representative papers which of Staff of the 1st Army Corps Area Barksdale was also a member of the legislators. Visits to sessions of Con- Feminine Star on Program were examined by members of the This 16 mm. film gives the flrst gre sand Committee hearings aid in from 1931 to 1933 and at present is editorial staff of The Cadet for A portion of the Second Class group. and most educational picture of rounding out the program. A lunch- had previous experience in other the Commanding General of the two years. He was elected by his Show to be presented in Jackson Following this, mention was made America's youngest and fastest eon and a tour of the Capital City plays and has alsc done much of 3rd Corps Area. He holds the U. S. class as advertising manager of The Memorial Hall on Friday, April 25 of that most interesting journalist growing industry—plastics. It pic- will begin the meeting of the Ins- the announcing for athletic contests Distinguished Service Medal, Officer Bomb, in which capacity he served will be broadcast over Station of today—the radio reporter. As well tures the origin of the various plas titute and a dinner with a review and other events here. All members of the Legion of Honor (France), during his first class year. WRVA in Richmond, Va., at 3:00 as being a most important link in tic materials in the laboratory, their of the week's events will mark its of the quartet have not been chosen and Officer of the Order of Leopold Lieutenant Barksdale was a char- p. m. Saturday, April 19. the field of journalism, the radio production in steel molds with pres- (Belgium). end. but the trials for a part in this ter member of the VMI Hunt club Arrangements have just been quartet are expected to be over reporter has one of the most fas- sure and heat, and also other pro- and was one of the cadets respon No more than two representatives completed with Mr. Irvin G. Abe- by the last of this week. (Continued On Page 6) cesses. It shows their application The full schedule of the activities for Finals is now undergoing com- sible for building the hunt into the are asked from each college. Each loff of Station WRVA to present This year the Second Class Show for products used in every conceiv- pletion at Headquarters, and will excellent organization that it is to' years there is a theme or main topic a 15-minute program over that sta- will break away from the old cus- able industry, which are better probably be released to The Cadet day. Always interested in equita- which is held under discussion. This tion. The program is to be composed tom of all male cast when it pre- looking and better functioning. sometime in the near future. tion, he was a member of the horse year's theme is: "The Problem of of excerpts from the Second Class sents Miss Wini Jansen in the cast. 45 Men Take This film describes a new world show team and the jumping team Defense." Show in the way of a few songs Miss Jensen is a Senior at South- of opportunity for American indus- (Continued On Page 6) Among those listed for discussions and several short skits. At present ern Seminary where she is major- Civil Service try, and carries a vital message for with this group are: Solicitor Gen- it is expected that eight cadets will ing in dramatics. She is an active every manufacturer and business- Three Cadets eral Francis Biddle, Paul V. McNutt, make the trip to Richmond to put member of the Little Theatre group Examinations man. It offers a knowledge of plas- Administrator of the Federal Secu- on this program. Not all of the and has taken part in a great many tics never before available to the State ASCE rity Agency; Ernest K. Lindley, po- cadets who are to make this broad- plays. Miss Jensen has just finished Approximately forty-tve cadets, layman, and shows practical achie- To Attend ACS litical and news commentator, Henry cast have yet been chosen, but J. "The Night of January 16th," in members of the flrst, second, and vements in the field of plastics dur- Meets Here A. Wallace, Vice President of the H. Randolph, the director, was able which she acted as Larry Reagan, third classes, took a Civil Service ing 1938, as represented by the win- Convention United States, and Brigadier-Gen- to name a few of those who are and also "Twelfth Night" appear- exam, Saturday, March 29, 1941, in ners in the Third Annual Modern On April 26 eral George V. Strong, of the United certain to have a part in the pro- ing as Viola. The Second Class Show the Nichols Engineering hall audi- Plastics Competition, sponsored by Three representatives of the VMI States Army. gram. He stated that Billy Clarke staff feels that the presentation of torium. This year was the flrst time Modern Plastics Magazine. Trese Affiliate of the American Chemical prize-winners include such items in Bob Jacobs, president of the local would put on an original skit and other male characters in the annual cadets •who desired to take a Civil Society will attend the national Up until the present time only the groups of Science, Industry, chapter, announced preparations for that Eugene Walker would act as show will meet with the whole- Service exam had an opportunity meeting at St. Louis on April 9-11. one applicant has applied for one of Transport, Decoration, Household, the state ASCE meeting to be held master of ceremonies. Walker has hearted approval of the corps. to take it at VMI. This opportunity These Cadets, Charley Board, Joe the two places open for VMI cadets. Style and Novelty as pneumatic des- here on the 26th of this month. A was made possible by Major A. Wil- Mullen, and Jimmy O'Keffee, were As only college seniors are eligible, patch tube system, dentist's supply committee was selected to handle lis Robinson, Congressional Repre- selected because of their high aca- the applicants are restricted to mem- sentative from this district, who ar- cabinet, all-plastic flashlight, air- demic standing. They will leave entertainment and conduction of bers of the First Class. All applica- ranged to have the exam given at plane radio direction finder, automo- Lexington on Tuesday, April 8, and visitors. A tentative program for the Interviews, Exams for Marine tions must be in to the Superinten- VMI at the request of Col. R. A. bile glove box door and instrument return the following Sunday. day was advanced, listing activities dent's office by April 7, since all Marr. The exam was given by Mr. panel, airplane window reveal, sur- All student members of the ACS fronj 9:30 to 10:00. The chapter was registrants must be forwarded to Resrves at W & L, April 7-9 H. R. McCoy and Mr. J. D. Smith gical splints, acid-resistant closure, are allowed to attend such meeting informed that all civil men would the Headquarters of the Institute Personal interviews and physical months of basic instruction in the of the Lexington Post Office. preserved agricutural and biological with the same privileges as senior be excused from classes on the day by April 9. examinations for aspiring Marine rank of Private First Class at the speciments, Venetian blinds, radios, members. A special program will be of this meeting. The exam was of the general in- reserve officers will be conducted regular pay of $36 a month. Dur- photo murals, clothes pins, waffle sponsored for these students by the telligence type. There were about At a meeting of the VMI Chapter in the gymnasium athletic offices ing this training everything is sup- iron, oil cans, fish lures, goggles, education division of the society. In forty questions in all which dealt of the American Society of Civil Merchant Marine Monday through Wednesday, April plied by the government—food, uni- etc. This movie will be shown in addition to student talks, they will especially with the usage of English Engineers on April 2nd, F. L. Greg- 7-9, it was announced today by Lia- forms, quarters and equipment. On- Scott-Shipp Hall at 8:00 a. m. also have the opportunity to visit grammar. All cadets took the gen- ory gave a short talk on the Con- Offers to Appoint son officer Lieut. Harry H. Gaver ly toilet articles and luxuries are many industrial plants in St. Louis. eral exam and were given an hour tinental Can Company as it is through the registrar's office. the candidates' expense. and a half in which to do it. Those Probably the most outstanding run in Virginia. The general pro- Engineer Cadets This training period, if success- privilege of the student member is Lieut. Gaver pointed out that all members of the flrst class who took China Missionary cess for the state was given, as lim- fully completed, is followed imme- the use of the Employment Clear- In order to meet the demand for applicants for the Marine Corps re- the exam and were in the electrical ited to the summer months. Greg- diately by commission as a reserve ing House. Here a prospective chem- increased personnel in the Merchant serve, whether the Platoon leaders department also took another exam To Address VMI ory stated that tomato canning second lieutenant and three months ist may register his talents, and if Marine, the Maritime Commission or Candidate classes, must take this dealing with electrical problems, de- forms the most important work here of active duty with further instruc- Presbyterian Club they fill the qualifications desired has announced that there are £ exam in order to be considered for scriptive geometry, and other phases so that companies usually go south acceptance. tion in the Marine corps schools at by a previously registered company during the winter, where citrus number of appointments for engin- of electrical engineering. This latter Dr. P. Frank Price, Presbyterian The second of these two classes in Quantico, Va. he may obtain an interview before keeps them busy until the next sum- eer cadets open to graduate engin- exam was a great deal harder and Missionary to China, will meet with officer's training, the Candidates During this second three months leaving St. Louis. Many large com- mer. The actual process of each eers. Cadets are appointed upon ex- longer than the general exam, and the VM Presbyterian Club, Wednes- Class, is designed for collegians who the officer receives the regular sec- panies send representatives to ACS can, from the metal strip to the car- amination by the Civil Service gives the cadets who took the exam day night immediately following have already obtained the Platoon ond lieutenant's pay of $183 a meetings solely to make use of this ton of finished product was traced. Commission, and applications for the a chance to get jobs as engineering supper, in Alumni Hall. Leaders Class in covering the train- month. This includes a base pay of service. It enables them to uncover Gregory had tried his hand at every examinations must be on file before aids if they get a Civil Service rat- Dr. Price has been a missionary talent from a wide area, and saves ing in one summer rather than over $125 subsistence (at 60 cents a day) position incident to the mechani- May 10, 1941 for the regular ex- ing. Those second classmen who to China for the past 51 years, and both parties costly travel and tire- a period of two years. $18, and quarters (if not furnished) cal workings of the factory, and in- amination in June, although special took the exam have chances of get- has often been associated with Gen- some correspondence. Among other requirements the $40. Gratuities for uniforms amount- teresting, detailed accounts were examinations may be given at any ting assistant engineering aid jobs eralissimo and Madame Chiang Kai- candidate must be a college gradu- ing to $250 are in the officer's hands The general meeting will consist given for each step in the manu- time if the case of the applicants and third classmen have chances of shek, and is a recognized leader in ate, a native-born U. S. citizen, be- upon his assignment to duty with of the reading of technical papers, facturing process. demands it. getting junior engineering aid jobs national movements in China. He is tween the ages of 20 and 25, and un- troops after the first six months, movies, tours, and lectures by prom- To be qualified to take positions in the Civil Service Department. now visiting in Lexington while on "Work with Army Engineers" married. Further, he must not be provided h eisrequired for such inent American chemists. The spec- paying from $160 to $210 a month, The following cadets took the furlough from his missionary work. was the next topic of address, which a member of the Army Reserve duty. ialist will be entertained by an in- a graduate engineer must serve exam: First Class, C. W. Abbitt, W. He spoke in his home church Sun- was made by P. T. Syme. He told ROTC, National Guard or Naval Those officers who have success- dividual program for his particular three months as an engineer cadet F. Arnold, W. J. Dance, Jr., W. A. day morning, and he will also many of the interesting and varied Reserve, and he must have charac- fully passed through both periods field. Conferences will be held for aboard a steam vessel at fhe end of Garnett, J. M. Kain, Jr., H. E. Me- speak at the evening service at the experiences that he had undergone ter and qualification recommenda- of training will be assigned to ac- colloidial chemistry, historical which time he is given an examina- credy. Jr., J. L. Pitts, Jr., H. H. Presbyterian church, Easter Sun- while working as an army engineer. tions from the Dean or college pres- tive duty with troops for the dura- chemistry, gas and fuels, medicine, tion. After passing this examina- C. Richards, R. Siegel, R. L. Spear; day. Mingled with the facts were ident, a faculty member and three tion of the present limited national cellulose products, fats and oils, and Second Class, W. N. Brown, P. C. shrewd demonstrations of the man- tion he receives the rank of Third home-town citizens. emergency, if required for the organic chemistry, any of which the Cabell, T. Y. Davis, W. F. Flood, T. ner In which the work was carried Assistant Engineer from which he Applications for Candidates Class needs of the naval service. Col. Wiltshire Improves students may attend. F. Gilliam, J. A. Hughes, E. H. Jones, on through the red tape involved. can rise successively to Chief En- are available from W. M. Drake in This method of obtaining officers R. A. Lewis, J. K. McCollough, A. After Influenza Attack The last talk of the day was made gineer which rank carries a salary the registrar s office. Following ap- for the Marine Corps, necessary due B. Milio, G. E. Moore, B. J. Skaldany by C. M. Young on "Royal Oak Win- of over $300 per month. plication and before acceptance the to the fact that the needs of the Lieut. Col. George D. Wiltshire, "D" Company Cops Jr„ D. E. Walker, A. G. Williams, dows." He began by saying that the candidate must show a properly Army, present ROTC students be- U. S. A., Assistant Professor of Mili Anyone who is interested in a A. H. Williams, J. M. Wright, J. A. Competitive Drill windows were constructed largely authenticated birth certificate, aca- ing commissioned in the Marines. tary Science and Tactics and senior seafaring career should write to the McDonough; Third Class, J. A. An- from pine, the name being attribut demic transcript or diploma or a The next Candidates Class begins Cavalry officer at VMI, who recent- The standing of the companies in supervisor of cadet training, United derson, Jr., R. M. Bartenstein, W. E. ly suffered a serious attack of in- ed to the town where the windows photostatic copy of either, a recent early this July, Lieut. Gaver stated. the recent competitive drill was as States Maritime Commission, Wash- Bell, B. H. M. Bowen, J. A. Dem- fluenza, has been reported well on were first made—Royal Oak, Michi- photograph with date taken, and Any questions on the Candidates or follows: ington, D. C., and he will send full mler, W. H. Emory, W. W. Grove, the road to recovery by the acting gan. Young had worked in a factory parents' consent if under 21. the Platoon Leaders Class may be D company, 88; E company, 78.3; T. G. Jones, E. T. Kelly, J. A. Mid- post surgeon, Dr. O. Hunter Mc- in Rocky Mount, Virginia, and had information and applications for ex- Upon admission tor training the address to Drake in the registrar's C company. 78; F company, 74.3; dleton, C. M. Moyer, Jr., J. B. Ruffin. Clung. (Continued On Page 6) aminations. candidates will undergo three office. A company 74; B company 69. Call It What You Will Corpus Delicti By LAWRIE NEWBOLD

Published Monday afternoons. Entered at the post office at By BILL McCAULKY We picked this one up from the before a race, it would seem, from Lexington, Virginia, as second class matter. Subscription during thirds. the impassioned pleading Fuzzy has regular school year, $2.50. APOLOGIES And on a very cold day last week been pouring into Slugger's shell- are in order, so we are told, to Mr. the world frowned on Pee-Wee Har- pink ear. You would almost think 1M0 Member of 1941 Henry Joyce Foresman, the gentle- rison, and the mister missed a glass. that Fuzzy doesn't want to die for ASSOCIATED COLLEGE PRESS man who edits the sports section of Thereupon the dutiful Pee-Wee trot- B Co. Cheer up Baldy, It'll he over Distributor of Collegiate Digest this newspaper. Last week, at the ted around to see the man one morn- by SRC. MMKINTID rem NATIONAL ADVMTIBtNO BY end of his column underneath his ing. That charming cut in last week's National Advertising Service, Inc. weekly signature, it seems that one "Sir, Cadet Harrison , P. W... paper titled "May Day at Macon" College Publishers Representative of our associates inserted the phrase mmmumble, umph, of April 2." will serve, perhaps, as a reminder AZO MADISON Ave. • NEW YORK. N. V. CHICAGO • BOSTON • LOf ANOILIf • SAN h'NANCISCO "Financier and Furlough Hunter "Throwing in mess-hall." that the annual spring furlough will Extraordinary." The fittingness of "Sir, the report is correct." precede "May Day" by a few days. WM. S. MCCAULEY Editor-in-Chief this little tribute cannot be ques- A breathless hush followed. Pee- Oh for the joys of an honestly earned JAS. C. WHEAT, JR. Business Manager tioned, as far as we can see, but Mr. Wee squirmed desperately, trying blister! Once again will you be able Foresman thinks he is due an apolo- to think of a polite excuse to de- to clean your teeth ln a mud-puddle. ' EDITORIAL STAFF gy. part. He drew a blank. And then there's that chilly draft—. ALVIN F. MEYER, JR., Managing Editor So, Mr. Foresman, we apologize. "Mister Harrison." This increased activity by the Lib- G. H. Tucker Alumni Editor We hereby declare that you are "S-s-sir?" eral Artists does not denote a "re- Wm. R. Maxson Feature Editor neither a financier nor are you a "Do you have a Bible?" form," nor does it herald "the ad- S. W. Dobyns _ Public Opinion Editor furlough hunter extraordinary. "A Holy Bible, sir?" vent of spring." The semi-annual D. E. Clark, C. S. Home Columnists (P. S. You did take your sixth "Yessir." day of work approaches on horse- E. M. Meyer News Editor week-end furlough in succession "At your leisure, Mr. Harrison, back. Yeah, term-papers! J. K. Rose, C. H. Gompf Photography Editors last Saturday, didn't you, Hank!) open your Holy Bible, turn to I Foresman did it again! There are ASSOCIATE EDITORS Corinthians, 13:11, and take it to just eight more week-ends before R. Baldwin R. H. Dunlap G. L. Newbold VPI heart. That's all Mr. Harrison." Finals. After much disagreement, it trans- C. C. Clay S. G. Harrold E. W. Swain has signed T. Dorsey and his boys for their Ring Dance this Spring, Clipping from an up-state New pired that the drawing White sub- J. S. Drewry H. B. Kinsolving F. J. Lee we are told, although we don't know York paper: mitted as a cross-section of a STAFF ASSISTANTS the exact date. It looks like it takes With the advent of spring more dromedary's hump was Spencer's R. A. Aussicker W. C. Irwin J. A. Middleton VMI to get a big name band down visitors have been seen at the (original) suspension bridge. He R. M. Bartenstein L. L. Estes p. J. Pappas in this neck of the woods before weekly full-dress parade of the West hasn't had it patented yet. By the L. A. Blackburn F. D. Gottwald P. L. W.* Thompson any of the neighboring institutions Point cadets. Any charge for ad- way, pre-meds, take heart. Your A. A. Campbell M. F. Jenny B. Vandeventer start requisitioning their services. mission? inspiration has returned. There's R. H. Catlett J. Marshall F. C. Welton The influence of the heralded another Dr. Kildare story in the E. B. Young A BIBLICAL REFERENCE presence of the 'sentimental gentle- May Cosmopolitan. was made last week to a member man of swing" in the state was seen The Richmond Club received ' SPORTS STAFF of the third class by the command- in the unduly large numbers of VMI another blow last week when Lt and VPI representatives at the re- Rennolds came through with an in- HENRY J. FORESMAN, Sports Editor er of Hq. C. of C. when the former cent dances held at nearby schools. spired defense of the efficiency re- Beverley M. Read Executive Assistant Sports Editor answered a major delinquency. It is Education does wonders in this mat- ports. Paradoxical, isn't lt? Maybe George P. Blackburn Assistant Sports Editor reported that the third was asked ter of finesse, doesn't It? East Center Cross, that charming D. W. Marston Assistant Sports Editor by Col. H. to look up I Corinthians, FRANKLY SPEAKING Coincidence is truly ironic on oc- muncipality is trying to secede. C. Statterfield Assistant Sports Editor 13:11. By FRANK LEE casion. Goolrick goes on OD and Swift claims that in just one week ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITORS The third immediately returned to Tuck gets caught running the block. a carefully concocted mixture of George Esser Billy Brown his room and looked up the sug- Just before Easters, too. Wildroot, turpentine, and motor- FLASH!! From evidence recently had the great pleasure of being ac- gested quotation. He reports that he received from reliable sources, Ty- companied by these two noted lov- Note to the casual passerby, from cycle oil has produced a heavy fuzz BUSINESS STAFF was sufficiently chastised. ler Bland (noted for making matches ers (particularly "The Bag," who is the South and West Sides. We're just where he needed it. Goldie We might suggest to the third that last) has released word that noted for his prowess In the amours) J. C. Palmer Advertising Manager reasonably modest; that panoramic promises to publish daily bulletins that he also refer to the seven- the banns for his marriage will be were so enchanted by their swains L. Rashkin Circulation and Subscription Manager view you get of the VMI cadet in as soon as Horowitz starts trying teenth verse of the thirteenth read soon ... at least my informers that they had no desire even to C. E. Moore Assistant Advertising Manager all stages of dress and undress is to part his new-born locks. chapter of Hebrews. He may find saw them reading the marriage dance, said affair greatly pleasing because somebody stole our curtains. Ask Rashkin how much defer- some consolation there. vows in church recently. Reminds "the lovers" because they wanted Dressing under the table is hard ment he got out of his request for A Sign of Gratitude us of an incident which happened the sweet, demure, young things all on the nerves. four years, and go buy your Sam AN OLD CUSTOM a week ago in the third class except to themselves. The fellows were A few days ago a notice was published by the Com- In a day or two, now, that trio Browne. at the Institute, until a few years it was in the opposite sense. It ranting mad!!—to be deprived of of talented distance men, Baldwin, After six weeks of perspiration mandant on the unofficial bulletin board urging the ago, was for the first class to have a all happened when the Romeo of the dancing with such sweeet Little girls Earnest, and Kaiser, will be seen and proof of the law of diminishing members of the corps to give records that they did not formal get-together, usually in the third class, one individual known was deeply felt by all the Bro' Rats— down on the track, turning In their returns on French translations, "the form of a banquet, during the first as Winter found himself in a pre- after all, those gals just tipped the want to the members of the enlisted detail that are usual polished performance in the boys" found out that the first stand part of Finals. This strikes us as dicament which very much sug- scales at around 160 and 170 re- stationed at our stables. intramural three-quarter mile race. mand was holding out on the pony, being a pretty good thing, and we gested summer—in the mentioned spectively and they were only 5 Admission will be two safety pins This illustration of the finer part These men are largely responsible for the new would like very much to see it re- episode, our gay caballero wolfs feet 2 inches tall at the most!!! or an old wastepaper basket. All be- of the bre'er rat spirit is a good stables on the south side of the corral. During the past established. After all, once Finals and gets himself a late date only to cause Ruddy and Slugger got them opportunity to sign oil. Why mention Was lucky enough to attend a summer, the enlisted detail worked very hard to com- gets off to a start, most of the first find out when passes begin to get to put the word on it. Pride goeth names—roommate? swell dance last night over at Mac- plete our new stables by the time school opened. classmen are all tied up with their intercepted that the object of his on. A cute little blonde was intro- girls and their families and see affections is married and has two— Many of us have been out on privilege riding some duced, and the first thing she said very little of one another—except no, three kids!!! Which all refers us was, "Do you know Al Vick?" Well, tinjes in our cadetship. At times, many of us have come at a formation or a dance. The en- back to that noted week-end, Sat- in the conservation that followed it in late from riding and one of these men have put our tire Finals program, as complicated urday the 29 of last month when a turned, out that evidently said Bro. horses in the stables as well as groomed them so that as it is, slips by before they realize EXCHANGE said choir of picked young ladies Rat Vick was breaking said damsel's it, and everybody has left. we would not be late for a formation. When in riding By E. B. YOUNG descended on said Institute to the heart by refusing to write. She If the first class got together at enjoyment of everyone. It was noted class, a cadet often wants to find the nature of a mount wanted to know all about said cadet a banquet during the early part of that Bill Poos and "The Bag" Ran- and even wanted to know if he was from one of the soldiers rather than from practical Finals, we believe that it would be For a brief day King Falsehood ed in our April issue—a Spring dolph were very, very well enter- in love! But what beat all was the experience. an excellent way to round out four reigned in the land. Great was the Furlough. tained. The two young ladles who (Continued on Page 6) It is through these men that our traffic is so ably years of close companionship. The chaos that he caused by his accen- • » * sion to power on All Fool's Day. directed on the night of hops. They are at their respec- occasion would serve as a formal Pat had a great weakness for recognition to the breaking of close- Many were the good people that whiskey, and the parish priest had tive posts long before many of the alumni and others ly welded ties and a tribute to the were baffled, befuddled, and tricked been trying to reform him. that are privileged to drive cars ever appear. These class itself. In this way, the class by wiley pranksters. The greatest "Pat O'Cohen," he said one day, men are courteous at all times to cadets and their dates wouldn't just suddenly disintegrate havoc was wrought in the press of "the next drop of spirit you drink and if the cadet wants a cab one of these fellows will after the final formation with such the Nation's colleges. These were his will probably turn you into a an abrupt ending to something that major propaganda organs and well be only too glad to get one for him. mouse." every first classman has come to did they function. Some of the re- "Shivering shillelalah," gasped At our dances they also help by relieving the floor admire and respect. sults of his diabolical work is shown Pat, "do you mean to say that if committee and hop committee of taking tickets at the Friday evening of Finals, we be- below. Oi touch even a small one Oi'll door. This enables these cadets fo see and to enjoy the lieve, will be an excellent time to The "Daily Tar Hell" carried the turrn into a mouse?" dance, rather than stand on the outside to take tickets have such a banquet. Very few, if banner headlines: Trustees Approve "Quite possible!" said the Farther and not receive any enjoyment out of the dance. They any, of the families or dates arrive Carolina, WC Consolidation until Saturday, and the banquet trying hard to keep from laughing. are also on hand to keep order in case that is necessary. "Share Room" Plan in Dorms To which response frenzied Pat would disturb few first classmen's Finds Approval As was announced in the commandant's request, a plans for Finals. donned his hat and made for the $ - jfe # i^m^yimm Meeting in a special session yes- new record player has been installed for the use of the We'd like for all classes to give door. terday, the board of trustees of the this idea some thought, and we be- "Ah," muttered the clergyman enlisted men at the stables. Thus the Corps has an excel- Greater University voted to com- lieve earnestly that the memory of happily, "so you are going ofT at lent opportunity to show their appreciation for the pletely consolidate the Woman's ' ' ' . ' r, « such an occasion would be one that once to sign the pledge? .... numerous favors these men have done by donating some College at Greensboro in the inter- would be treasured by every VMI "No fear," cried Pat. "Oi'm goin' ests of economy and efficiency of of their old records. graduate. home and drown the cat."—North- the administration. astern News. telephon A e ex< • • • torn., mmmmmmmfxtt CONFUSION Controller Carmichael said that To College Students the spectacle of Carolina students All winter long the upperclass- has resulted many times lately ^Wmm turning out en masse at Greensboro men of this Institute have been Charleston, S. C., News and Courier when some local merchant has sent every week influenced the trustees saved from the dire fate of freezing The season of commencement oratory will begin incorrect merchandise, ordered over must • in the action. to death by thoughtful mistoes that the guard room telephone, to cadets in a month or two. close our windows at some unholy I' ' it li | in barracks. On several occasions He pointed out that it is benefi- smmfmmmmmwsmmtk hour of the morning. The men of To address the students of colleges; politicians, of- we have seen cadets get exactly cial for the Women's college girls Citadel have a similar scheme. fice holders, governors, senators, representatives in con- what they didn't want and then to have male students on the cam- Busily engaged in this serious busi- i proceed to accept it because they pus. four languages! gress, state legislators, will be invited. ness, one of their "freshmen" on didn't want to endure an intermin- "Some of them never see a boy," Many of them will talk to you about government, the dawn patrol typed the postures able wait to secure the desired mer- he said. "We are being true humani- citizenship; especially they will emphasize the beauties of his betters. No doubt the dawn chandise. Then, too, we have seen tarians." patrolers of the Institute have made ••flMlPMVMi and glories of "democracy." ("Democracy" is in every- merchants overcharge cadets sever- The "Tomahawk Edition" of the •mmmm the same observations but have just body's mouth now; it is a mouth-filling word.) al times recently for purchases that George Washington University Hat- lacked the power to put their iM m&lm "i have been sent to barracks. Often, chet startled its reading public as Do you students of colleges want to hear glittering thoughts into words. From the Cita- this has not been detected until too follows: generalities about "citizenship" and "democracy"? del "Bull Dog": 111 mmm ' late and the cadet has resigned Student Council Buys Georgetown Or do you want to hear what comes right home, to himself to the fact that he has been University At Auction For $17.95 "Type 1: The Worrier. He will in- your back-door? Your front door? stung. & Pint 'O Rye. variably be found coiled up like Pulling the greatest financial scoop a snake; hands clasped, gripping If you have heard your father or mother say that a We advise all cadets strongly to of the 1940-41 fiscal year, the Stu- his skull, displaying an agonized certain town or county is under ' ring rule," that its examine their merchandise before dent Council yesterday bought expression on his contanence. One they leave the guard room and to vote is sometimes fraudulently cast and counted, would Georgetown University, lock stock, must be very careful when near this send it back if it is not satisfactory. you like to hear a cure for it discussed? and barrel for $17.95 and a pint of type, as the slightest sound may If this is done, we believe that the rye. President Frank Mann closed send him into a terrible fit. (VMI This "democracy" about which you hear so much local stores will begin to take more the deal at 3:30 when he laid the example—Kinsolving). isn't worth the eloquence of your orators if your elec- care in making up VMI orders and cash on the line, slipped the fire- that they will not throw indiscrim- Type 2: The Lover. This is indeed tions generally, or in a number of places in the state, water to the auctioneer and walked Each operator in San Francisco's Chinatown telephone ex- inately into the bag the first thing a beautiful sight to behold One can are rotten. triumphantly out of the Constitu- change must speak English plus at least three of the five that they can get their hands on. tell that his dreams are of his O.A.O. tion hall with 62 keys and a 16- If your orators won't talk plain about the stink- Then, too, it might be well to be a when a blissful smile covers his Chinese dialects —Som Yup, Soy Yup, Heong Sow, Gow pound shot. holes where "democracy" is trampled and spat upon, little more careful about checking face. Occasional coos can be detect- Gong and Aw Duck—in order to handle calls. For the average Mann had no easy time. Bidding they are taking you to be young fools. up on the bill before it is paid and, ed in the rumbling of his snore. against him were Father Divine, Chinese understands no dialect but his own! in that way, the merchants may be Seldom is he seen without his pil- You are the youth soon to be voting. You hear much Senator Carter Glass, and Groucho more careful in making up these low in a firm embrace. (example- Since there is no Chinese alphabet, the 36 page directory, of the "youth movement." Marx. It was reported that Betty bills. Handsome Jack Hughes) Grable was present, though in dis- listing 2200 subscribers, can't be printed in the usual way. You youth should move. You should move for clean We do not believe that this is Type 3: The Conscientious. This guise. (Most of those who witnessed It is handwritten—then reproduced by engraving and print- politics. The laws can be improved. Why don't the done intentionally, but we have no type presents a picture of perfect the sale agreed that Miss Grable doubt that the return of merchan- symmetry and uniformity. His bed- ing processes. Subscribers are listed by streets, instead of lgeislatures improve them? must have come as an actress as dise and the correction of incorrect ding is immaculately folded and alphabetically. And operators must almost know the book^^ As long as your orators give you Glittering Gen- no one recognized her.) charges will make the persons who tucked In on all edges. His shoes, by heart, for the Chinese seldom call by number—but b}^ eralities and don't talk turkey about the cleansing of And so the stories go in aU of brighUy shlned, are placed direct- do business in barracks more care- name and address. elections essential to "democracy," they are talking to ful. the college papers. On this day ia ly below his feet on the floor, while found expressed the long pent-up the clothes that he is to wear the you as if you were in the first grade or the kinder- In these times, we have to pay Here ia a Bell System exchange that in many desires of the students. Ah what good next day are placed on individual garten. through the nose for everything it does the soul to let loose once hangers immediately above his ways ia unique. But it ia just like thoutanda of anyway, so there's no use being a Some of you youngsters don't want to be fed with a year. Incidentally the Corps of head. He lies flat on his back in a sucker! others in giving good service to telephone users. ® mush. Keep your eye on the men not afraid to talk the Cadets hopes that the Board of Visi- rigid position with his arms folded (Continued on page 6) real stuff to you. tors saw our deepest desire express- (Continued on page 6) 121 Make AT THE MOVIES Radio Review ON THE RECORD Honor List WITH KINSOLVING By BOB DUNLAP By W. B. MAXSON

Fred Allen was startled on a re- DECCA VICTOR AND BLUEBIRD For March cent CBS broadcast by a newly In- The Decca record release this vented machine which works as a Artie Shaw's latest, following The following cadets comprise the week reads like a Hit Parade Menu , combination kitchen sink, shower such hits as "Frenesi," "Stardust," Honor List for the month of March, with new arrangements of the new . bath, and cow milker. The entire and "Dancing in the Dark," is "I 1941, being proficient on each topic tunes by the orchestras you love ( device is mobile, rolling along on Cover the Waterfront," that old of InstrucUon, having attained an to hear. That's the good thing about j little wheels. favorite done up in the style that average of 9.00 or more on all aca- "canned" music—you can always ,make s Artie a hit wherever he Allen saw the device for the first demic subjects, and conduct records hear what you want, when you ]plays . He proves, by clever use of time after he wrote a cow-milking not impaired by excessive demerits. want lt. istring s that the string sections are routine into one of his programs. FIRST CLASS essentially jazz outfits. This grand Ray Kremer, sound man, pushed First on this parade of hits is one i A. Adler, Virginia; F. C. Baldwin, old tunc is played in medium tem- the machine on the stage to give by Guy Lombardo called "Blue < Virginia; G. P. Blackburn, Jr., Tex- po with woodwinds and strings realistic background to the drama. Afterglow" with a vocal chorus by 1 as; J. R. Dale, Jr., Virginia; S. W. backing up Shaw's powerful clari- It holds about a gallon of water. Kenny Gardner that is really tops. 1 Dobyns, Virginia; D. C. France, Jr., net in the second chorus. The sec- An electric pump keeps the water On the reverse is "Sing Song Sere- Virginia; H. R. Gantt, Virginia; F. J. 1on d is a new rhumba called "Mari- circulating so that it will run out of nade" in slightly faster tempo, with Gasquet, Mississippi; H. R. Hill, Jr., nela" that is sure to be liked where- a faucet into a built-in sink. A hose vocal by Kenny Gardner and the Virginia; H. B. Holmes, III, Vir- Lombardo Trio. ever lt is heard. It has the typical attachment and shower spray con- ginia; F, F. Kaiser, New York; P. H. Shaw power and drive to make it vert the device into a shower bath. Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Killey, West Virginia; F. G. Lou- hit the top. A spring nozzle, like the nozzle orchestra play two old ones in new than, Jr., Virginia; W. S. McCauley, on a gas station pump, make it pos- dress this week. The first is the ever It is only natural that the na- Virginia; H. E. Mecredy, Jr., Vir- sible to reproduce the sound of a popular "The World is Waiting for tion's top band should record the ginia; E. M. Meyer, Michigan; C. L. cow being milked into a tin bucket. the Sunrise" with the lyrics by the nation's coming top tune, 'Perfidia." Mobley, South Carolina; S. A. Modi- very popular Kenny Sargent. On Because the water is in constant This is by far the best recording of sett, Virginia; C. E. Moore, Jr., Vir- the reverse is "I'd Love to Live in circulation the machine does not They call Gertrude Warner this number to date. Dorothy Claire ginia; C. F. Owens, Maryland; B. M. Loveland." Kenny also takes the have to be connected to a plumbing "Butch" because, among other and the Modernaires take care of Read, Virginia; J. K. Rose, Mary- things, she discussed meat prices vocal Ml this number, and gets a system in the studio. the vocal and prove themselves a land; L. L. Sexton, Virginia; P. J. on the home economics program solid background from the full band. * * * valuable addition to the Miller Thomson, Jr., Virginia; G. H. Tuck- that ushered in her radio career. Last month Amos 'n Andy com- This week seems to be revival group. On the reverse is a new slow er, Jr., Virginia; W. T. White, Jr., She now plays the lead in "Ellen pleted 13 years of broadcasting. week, for Bob Crosby and the or- version of "Spring Will Be So Sad." Virginia. Randolph," heard over WLW In 3,950 separate episodes of their from NBC Monday through Fri- chestra play a pair of oldies also. Ray Eberle and the Modernaires SECOND CLASS endless story, Freeman Gosden and day at 10:30 a. m., EST. The first is "Sweet Genevieve" with are the vocalists on this side. the vocal by Bob Crosby. Bringing C. C. Chewning, Virginia; R. N. Charles Correll have created some Lionel Hampton plays two new Chiles, Jr., Virginia; D. Curry, Jr., FROM BARBER TO BARBARIAN. It's Charlie Chaplin playing sharp- up the rear is "Until You Fall In ly contrasting roles—first a pathetic little ghetto barber, then a bom- 500 characters among whom are jump numbers this week. The first Virginia; T. Y. Davis, Virginia; W. Love." Bob and the Bob-O-Links bastic, bomb-exploding dictator In "The Great Dictator," his latest and Kingfish, Brother Crawford, Henry appearing on "Your Hit Parade," is "Bouncing at the Beacon" which S. Edwards, III, Alabama; G. H. Es- take the vocal on this one.- greatest three-ring circus comedy showing at the State Theatre Monday, Van Porter and Lightnin'. received a letter of thanks last week shows Lionel off to the best advan- ser, Jr., Virginia; W. H. Getty, Mic- Since the first Amos 'n Andy for the 100 recordings she sent to Johnny Long and his orchestra tage on the piano. On the reverse Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14, IS, 16. present two of the newer tunes this higan; J. C. Hooker, Jr., Virginia; script went on the air in the early London to be played in air-raid is "Fiddle Dee Dee" with Lionel * * • week. The first is "Boogie Man" J. A. Hughes, Jr., Virginia; R. H. spring of 1928, markets have crash- shelters, the latter was signed by a and his Sextette. This is a jump with vocal chorus by Paul Harmon. Jeschke, Jr., South Carolina; H. B. "COME LIVE WITH ME" da, who steps out of the earnest- ed, kings have lost their thrones, dozen air-raid wardens . . . Adapta- (Continued On Page 6) On the reverse is "The Moon Won't Kinsolving, III, Kentucky; L. L. ness in which he usually speciliazes, countries have disappeared, wars tion work is under way to turn This picture could be called the Talk" with Bob Houston on the Leech, Jr., Virginia; R. A. Lewis, fall under the wiles of a 1941 Eve have broken out, and Andy has "Kitty Foyle" into a half hour further adventures of Hedy La- vocal. Johnny is at his best in these South Carolina; J. R. Major, Vir- played by Barbara Stanwyck. avoided marriage. weekly radio show . . . Tommy marr. In "Comrade X," she was a two. ginia; J. K. McCullough, Alabama; Most of the action takes place ... Riggs Is expected to be back on ROCKBRIDGE Russian smuggled out of Red Rus- Jan Savitt and his orchestra give G. E. Moore, Maine; C. S. Mullen, on the estate of millionaire Fonda, Some men may claim to be one- NBC very soon . . . Fred Allen sia by an American newspaper cor- us two swell instrumentals this Jr., Virginia; J. Mullen, Jr., Miss- or on shipboard. Other members of man bands but Bradley Barker is plays a straight-acting role as guest NATIONAL BANK respondent (Clark Gable) while in week. The first is "Green Goon ouri; G. L. Newbold, New Jersey; the cast are Charles Coburn, as a a one-man zoo. Barker is consult on CBS "playhouse" show April Come Live With Me" she is an Jive" and the back is "Les Pre- LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA J. O'Keeffe, Jr., Virginia; I. B. card-sharp, Eugene Pallette as a ant on animal imitations to the Col- 11 . . . "Who Knows" MBS spook ludes." The latter, written by Franz Pierce, Jr., Massachusetts; C. H. capitalist out of harmony with his umbia Broadcasting System. When show has been renewed for 52 Liszt, is arranged by Ted Duane for Purdum, Jr., Indiana; R. C. Reed, a CBS program requires a variety weeks. setting, Wm. Somerset 'as a body- its modern showing. * Virginia; G. H. Richmond, West ATTRACTIONS guard, and Eric Blore as a confi- of unusually complicated animal Virginia; J. L. Shomo, Pennsylvania; * dence man. Topics dealt with are noises, Barker is called to the Decca's album of the week is one that will be welcomed by many, it L. R. Stailings, Maryland; C. R. topics adults deal with and the studio. Stocklingless Ban Capital $150,000.00 Tosti, New York; W. B. Walker, is an album of congas; these congas dealing with is done as adults do it. The flexibility of Barker's talient Virginia; A. G. Williams, Virginia; WEDNESDAY that have proved their popularity (Get it!) No effort has been made make him a useful accessory, de- Lifted At Michigan Surplus $97,500.00 A. H. Williams, Virginia; T. W. Wil- in the past, assembled under one State: "Come Live With to interest children. spite Columbia's extensive library liamson, Virginia; T. J. Wilson, IH, EAST LANSING, MICH., (ACP) title for the first time—One, Two, Me" of animal recordings. His horse- S. M. Dunlap John L. Campbell Virginia. —A ban which prohibited co-eds Three, Kick. On the five ten-inch "DOOMED CARAVAN" like whinny can dissolve into the at Michigan State college from ap- President Caahler THIRD CLASS - Lyric: "Tall, Dark and records included in the album are: Harry Sherman hits another yapping of a fox terrier without a pearing on the campus without G. S. Adams, Virginia; G. L. Handsome" "One, Two, Three, Kick," "I'm Just home-run in the western action moment's pause. stockings no longer is in effect- Accounts of Cadets Asch, New York; D. F. Aleshire, Wild About Harry," "Tiger Rag- filled with "Doomed Caravan," 33rd On a recent CBS broadcast, The but before it died, Elizabeth Con- Conga," "Hindustan—Conga," "Vi- J. A. Anderson, Jr., Vir- SATURDAY Invited and Solicited in the series of "Hopalong Cassidy" Free Company's production of rad, dean of women, entered a ene La Conga," "Adois, Panama," W. C. Andrew, Vermont; R. State: "The Lady Eve" westerns starring William Boyd, Stephen Vincent Benet's "Free- final opinion on the records. "Americonga," "That Happy Con- * Aussicker, New York; W. E. Bell, Lyric: "Doomed Caravan" again number two money-making dom's a Hard Bought Thing," Bark- ga," "Dinah—Conga," and "Coin' C. L. Board, Pennsyl- "Any woman who wishes to western star in the Motion Picture er gave one of his startling per- Conga." The orchestra offering B. H. M. Bowen, Virginia; J. M. Hall: "The Mark of cheapen herself and the appearance Herald Fame's annual poll of ex- formances. Cast as a bloodhound he of this institution by not wearing these congas are: Ruby Newman, G. Cass, Pennsylvania; R. H. Zorro" Member Federal Deposit hibitors. ran the gamut of dog's emotions, stockings," Dean Conrad said, "will Pancho, Henry King, Don Arres, Jr., Virginia; J. A. Demm With Boyd again are Russell Hay- from the anticipation of his baying and The Sarcasas Royal Havana Or- Insurance Corporation Pennsylvania; D. L. Fox, Ohio; be permitted to be a cheapening den as the youthful "Lucky" and on the scene, to the barks and element in the college." chestra. P. Gibson, Jr., Virginia; J. S. Austrian who has overstayed her Andy Clyde as "California Jack," growls of anger as he caught up Previous attempt to enforce the Jr., Virginia; A. S. Gless- leave in the United States and who the latter being used chiefly for with the quarry, to the last throaty ruling, including "late minutes" and Vlrginia; J. P. Hastings, marries a struggling young Ameri- comedy effect. gasps of despair as the quarry disciplinary notes, have been aban- G. P. HeUer, Virginia; M. can writer (James Stewart) there- The background of "Doomed turned and choked the dog to death. • • * doned. Public opinion, it was said, CADETS Jenny, New York; T. G. Jones, by circumventing the immigration Caravan" is the efforts of a gang killed the regulation. Virginia; E. T. Kelly, Virginia; laws. of criminals who seek to ruin all Wythe Williams, Mutual news LET US PRINT YOUR PROGRAMS, CARDS, C. Laundon, Kansas; W. B. Le- As "Comrade X" this picture is stage coach lines via hold-ups and commentator, has just completed BOOKLETS AND STATIONERY Nebraska; W. G. Mason, Jr., composed of equal parts of romance murders in order to obtain a mono- a book entitled "The Riddle of the Verona L. Burkhard, student at * W. G. McClure, Jr., Vir and comedy which are switched in- poly for themselves. "Cassidy" with Reich" which attempts to answer Columbia University, has been ap- C. L. McCord, Ohio; T. F. termittently. The story starts and the aid of his friends out-wits them the question: What will tomorrow pointed to paint murals for the U. S. , Jr., Virginia; R. E. Miller, finishes with comedy, but it has its and brings them to justice. bring in Germany? immigration station in Los Angeles. Jr., Ohio; B. F. Nettrour, Pennsyl- warmer moments. Williams has written the book in —ACP. The Rockbridge County News vania; P. J. Pappas, Jr., Georgia; Also in the cast are Ian Hunter, "THE MARK OF ZORRO" collaboration with Albert Parry and C. C. Parkins, Virginia; B. G. Peery, and Verree Teasdale as his "under- Tonic in all times and tongues has tried to show in its contents A set of 100 photographs and 24 "We Print the Cadet" Jr., Virginia; R. L. Reeves, New Jer- standing Wife. Then we have Don- has been the tale of the hero who just how Germany is faring in this photomurals of Brazilian architec- sey; J. F. R. Scott, Jr., Virginia; G. ald (Bartholomew, the bee man) takes from the rich to give to the war. He has also presented a pic- ture has been presented to the Col- A. Smith, Illinois; J. G. Smith, Tex- Meek and Barton Mac Lane. This poor—Robinhood in Sherwood For ture of the dissatisfaction felt by umbia university school of archi- as; G. M. Snead, Jr., Virginia; V. J. is a very good picture and certainly est, the Red Shadow of "Desert the various groups and classes of tecture.—ACP. Thomas, Virginia; L. C. Tynan, Jr., worth seeing. Call" on the sands of Morocco, their the country's population, together Texas; B. Vandeventer, Jr., Vir- counterparts in every land—and with an account of the popular feel- Fisheries experts conferred re- inia; J. H. Van Landingham, Jr., "TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME" tonic it is again here, as of the Los ing in the territories the Reich has cently at Harvard university on ef- irginia; P. Welles, Jr., Virginia; Cesar Romero, familiarly known Angeles of Old California, as it was conquered. Prentice-Hall has pub- forts to increase the number of . C. Welton, Virginia. as the "Cisco Kid," here appears as in the late Douglas Fairbanks' film lished the book. lobsters in Atlantic costal waters. FOURTH CLASS tender-hearted gangster of the of like title. Here and There: Bea Wain, now —ACP. R. P. Allen, New York; C. F. Chicago of the late 1920's who keeps This time it is Tyrone Power almenti, Ohio; J. D. Beam, Jr., his supposed victims alive and well who poses as fop when not riding, North Carolina; E. C. Brand, Vir- ln a private jail. fighting and vanquishing in the in- ginia; J. W. Dunham, Michigan; Meeting the girl, Virginia Gil- terests of the oppressed, and ends A&N Trading Company M. L. Gilium, Virginia; A. B. more, the "tall, dark and hand- by putting the forces of evil to rout, Horn, Jr., Texas; J. S. Ingles, Texas; some" crook pretends to be a bank- restoring justice in the land and MILITARY APPAREL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IV. E. Lawson, Jr., Texas; L. L. er, gets her, for reasons not un- marrying the girl of his heart. Washington, D. C.—"Luck" Gol&«n» Lonas, Jr., Virginia; R. Q. Marston, connected with romance, to act as The picture reaches its peak of Virginia; A. W. Martenstein, III, governess to children he does not interest in a duel between Power : District of Columbia; C. A. Martin, have, then proceeds to adopt the "Zorro" and Basil Rathbone as r., South Carolina; E. A. Miller, male descendant of another gang- oppressor of the poor, a sequence irginia; L. L. Nichols, Jr., Vir- ster. eclipsing in realism any of the kind linta; R. C. Niess, New York; G. I. When after a peace has been de- seen in years. oos, Virginia; J. E. Schmidt, Illi- clared between the two gangster Lexington, Virginia :: Staunton, Virginia ois; J. H. White, Pennsylvania; J. factions in Chicago, Romero's ruse Grounds and equipment worth . Williams, Virginia. is discovered and he appears as a more than $500,000 have been ac- "cream puff" to his rivals, action quired in the last year by Washing- Irttfttis Dr. Julian F. Smith, translator for and gunplay result, with the more ton and Jefferson college.—ACP. Hooker Scientific library, Central squeamish underworld leader and college, is master of 13 foreign lan- Miss Gilmore escaping to what is The average student at Millsaps guages, two of which, Rumanian presumably another and a better college has 2 1-2 dates a week, ac- McCRUMS Inc. and Polish, he learned in a month. life. Definitely the best picture in cording to a poll conducted by the 1 —ACP. town this week. See it for yourself. Purple and White.—ACP. CAMERA DEPARTMENT

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Bass, Cary Urges WITH THE ALUMNI Years Ago in the Cadet By HOWARD TUCKER At Fort Sill Class of 85, Is Consolidation The following information has with the new powder plant. By R. M. BARTENSTEIN been received from Norman L. Cav- Gordon Kyle is secretary of the March 27, 1920 cently died (probably from the Hold Dance Hospital Head Of Highways edo, '36. Aetna Company in Hartford, Conn! shock) In Colorado and left a for- Consolidation of the primary and 1 have recently been appointed Ronnie Davis is a partner in th* LIBERAL ARTISTS TRIUMPH On March 25, alumni stationed at Abilene State Hospital tune of $50,000, which he ammassed secondary highway system in Vir- vice-president of A. L. Cavedo and law firm of Theus, Grisham, Davis In one ol the most interesting Fort Sill, Okla., held a dinner and Abilene, Texas through unceasing toil, superhu- ginia, with Improvement of the Son, Inc., in Richmond, Va. I previ- and Leigh in Monroe, La. basketball games seen on the local dance in the Polo and Hunt Club. March 12, 1941 man perserverance, remarkable in- roads in the existfhg construction ously held the position of secretary Freddie Foy is managing the RFC floor in some time, the Liberal Ar- Two alumni, Col. P. W. Booker, genuity, and the death of an un- Major H. A. Jacob districts on the basis of use, was In this firm. I am also now the ex- at Birmingham, Ala. and has charge tists defeated the Chemists in a '05, commander of Fort Sill, Re- Dear Sir: cle (more than likely a Liberal advocated strongly by State Sena- clusive southern district represen- of its operations for the entire dta- walkover (Yes, you read right- placement Center, and Maj. S. Y. As you suggested I am taking this Artist) who left him $49,995. tor Hunsdon Cary, '92, in Henrico tative for the Federal Foundry Sup- trlct. walkover.) last Wednesday night. McGiffert, '17, Eighteenth Field Ar- opportunity to write something There were a number of loyal sup- on March 29 in an elaboration of ply company of Cleveland, Ohio, Frank Corzellus, along with other tillery, were unable to attend the about myself. porters rooting for each team, but February 26, 1934 his road plank in his gubernatorial and Crerar, Adams and Company of Jobs, is chairman of the board of dinner and dance because of offi- I was a cadet at VMI in 1882 and the Gulf Portland Cement Com- even the support of all the Engin- OVERCOATS AT THE CITADEL campaign platform. Chicago. cial duties. '83. I frequently think of the days "I was recently married in Chi- pany in Houston, Texas. eers proved of no avail to the Chem- This is the way cadets down at I spent there, the incidents recalled At the same time he reiterated Those alumni who were present cago, Sept. 28, 1940, to Miss Suzette Hassel Hicks is an artichet in ists as the Artists proved invincible, the Citadel tell whether the bugler that have stayed with me through his opposition to any diversion of for the occasion were: Marie Crawford of Chicago. Several Welsh, W. Va., and has designed more than doubling the score , . . blew overcoats or no: the years. I was in the class of '85, road funds for other purposes. Maj. and Mrs. M. P. Echols, '19, of my brother rats took part in the the first building ever to be con- We wish to compliment the Chem- 1. Look over at the other barracks. but did not stay to graduate. I went "A classification of the various instructor in the Department of structed in the U. S. entirely of coal" ists and offer them all the sympathy If coats are being worn there, none with the cadets to New York to kinds of roads, according to their wedding. Gunnery. He has also designed the first World in the world, as they certainly show- will be worn in your barracks. return the flag that was captured use," Senator Cary said, "shows that On my last trip to North Caro- ed both courage and grit to even Capt. and Mrs. W. A. Harris, '31, War Memorial for colored people 2. Look at the thermometer. If in the Battle of New Market. Also some secondary roads are of pri- lina, I ran into and had qute a play this team. They did their best instructor in the in the Department Stanley Herman Is still in the thermometer registers 50 degrees or on the trip to the Richmond Fair at mary importance and that some pri- chat with Wiley W. Cave, '34, who (an honorable epitaph). The Chem- laundry business in Stamford, Conn. below, overcoats will not be worn. of Animal Transport. which we spent about a week. I did mary roads are of secondary Im- is now a first lieutenant in the in- ists are contemplating recruiting a ' Grantham is a district engineer Capt. W. E. Hobbs, '28, instructor not stay to graduate when I decided portance. fantry and stationed at Fort Bragg, If 90 or above, grab coats. of the North Carolina State High, new team from some of the Engin in the Department of Communica- to study medicine. Went in my fath- N. C. He is also married. I also ran 3. Call loudly for guard room. If "Because the present law pro- way Commission. eering Sections, in order to com- tions. er's drug store for several years into Sydney J. Weilman, who is a pete again with the unconquerable Officer of the Day emerging has on vides that certain funds be spent Eli Root is back in the service as Lieut, and Mrs. J. W. Kennedy, then to Tulane at New Orleans and first lieutenant in the field artil- Artists team. coat, do not wear yours. on secondary roads and certain major and ordnance officer with '35, instructor in the Department of graduated in the medical depart- lery and is now attending the Field funds spent on primary roads, it is the 29th National Guard at Camp Communiciations. ment there in 1890. In 1892 I went Artillery School, in Fort Sill, Okla. November 27, 1933 October 14, 1935 impossible for the highway com- Meade. Lieut, and Mrs. J. Bj. Hardin, '34, to the North Texas Hospital for the mission to improve the roads on the "I recently received a letter from SHE'S HUNGRY Ed Haley is growing oranges at "LABOR, WORK AND TOIL" Insane as assistant physician for basis of the service that they ren- R. W. Boyd, '36, who is a first lieu instructor in the Department of Orlando, Fla., and Bill Haley i (Well, I'll be honest and include (A certain Brother Rat of mine seven years. While there I suggested der. It is interesting to note that, tenant in the Marine Corps stationed s Gunnery. highway engineer for Virginia at this little poem, which, I presume, should appreciate the following that an institution be established based on use, there are over 1,000 in Shanghai, China. He gave me Lieut, and Mrs. J. D. Vance, '33, Culpepper. is sarcasm.) joke printed back in '35. In case for epileptics and this institution the good news stating that he was instructor in the Department of Tac- miles in the secondary system which Like mountaineers, the engineers you don't understand, ask Billy was founded in Abilene, Texas. In a proud father of a son and a pros- Tom Potts has a son in the third tics. deserve a higher standard of con- Do labor, work and toil Johann to tell you all about that 1903, I came here as assistant phy- pective cadet of the Institute." class. Lieut. R. A. Edwards, '39,' instruc- struction than over 3,000 miles in And curse themselves the whole day sweet little Mid-Winter's date from sician and in 1909 was made super- Al Thornton has charge of the tor in the Department of Animal the primary system. long Richmond who thought more about intendent and have been in this NOTES ON '18 Southeastern Underwriters at Transport. "In order to correct this unwise And burn the midnight oil. her stomach than his affection.) position since that time. The notes on the class of 1918 have Lynchburg, Va. Lieut, and Mrs. W. B. Eagles, '32, development of our highway sys- She: "I'm hungry." I have frequently referred to the been sent in by the class agent, Bob West is a senior engineer of 348th Field Artirrery. tem and get the best results from The Liberal boys have many joys He: "What did you say?" fact that the training I got at VMI Stenley Herman. the U. S. Engineers at Cincinnati- Lieut, and Mrs. J. W. Matthews, the expenditure of our road funds, But labor, work and toil She: "I said I was hungry!" has helped me wonderfully to man- Levi Foy is now a lieutenant col- Ohio and has testified before Con- '34, 349th Field Artillery. the classification of 'primary* and Are things they never have to use He: "Sure, I'll take you home. age this institution. My ambition is onel and is stationed at Camp Lee, gress as a flood control expert. Lieut, and Mrs. S. E. Whitmore, 'secondary' systems should be abol- Their instructor-men to foil. This car makes so much noise that to make this the outstanding insti- Va. Ray James has been appointed to 34, 349th Field Artillery. ished; the two systems should be I thought you said you were hun- tion of its kind in the world. Stanton Bertschey is also a lieu- command a Home Guard unit in Lieut, and Mrs. J. C. Vanderslice, consolidated into the one single (We'll bring this Battle of the gry." My cousin, C. S. Bass, who wen{ tenant colonel and Is at Fort Cus- Richmond, Va., replacing the 29th '34, 349th Field Artillery. State system; the funds for high- Courses to an end with the follow- to VMI with' me, was a druggist ter, Mich. Virginia National Guard. Lieut. D. C. Dominic, '40, 18th way construction and maintenance ing item.) November 24, 1930 and traveling salesman for Park Mook Mattenheimer heads up the Field Artillery. should be allocated among the sev- Ash Harrison is building bridges Davis and Company for some 30 statistical department of the Hum- Since the Lord made the earth in WILL HISTORY REPEAT? Lieut. F. R. Torrington, '40, 18th eral construction districts in the at Salem, Va., Jack Burress also years. He died on January 23, 1940 ble Oil Company at Houston, Tex. six days, engineers, although paid (With the U. S. grabbing Axis Field Artillery. same ratio as at present, and the lives in Salem. With best wishes for the con- Peyt Marshall is vice-mayor of on the five-day basis, have con- ships, and with the two BIG BOYS Lieut. J. G. Hundley, "40, 18th improvements made within the sev- Greg Hughes is practicing law in tinued success of VMI and that it Winchester, Va., apple orchard tinued to work seven days and near- of Europe disgusted about the whole Field Artillery. eral construction districts should be Covington, Ky., on behalf of two will continue to turn out men like farming on the side. ly as many nights a week. An en- thing, I'm wondering if there can Lieut, and Mrs. R. T. Chapman, made on the basis of use." prospective cadets. gineer can be identified by his those who have in the past fought Alex Blair is in insurance in Roa- Willard Goodman is also farming be anything to this 10-year-old pre- '31, 142nd Field Artillery, National Mr. Cary said there are now ap- trusting look, the resigned expres- to make the world better. Roanoke, Va., since his return from He is treasurer of his native county diction.) Guard. proximately 9,400 miles of highway sion on his face, and a table of Yours truly, South America. Reports are that he of Champaign, 111. Is it true that history repeats it- Lieut. W. E. Dressier, '38, Field in the primary system which was sines and cosines carried near his Dr. T. B. Bass, '85. is doing a swell job. Joe Echols was loaned to the Brit- self and that we may depend upon Artillery School, White Detach- created in 1918, and about 45,000 heart. ish by the Wierton Steel company the averages of past years? If so, ment. miles in the secondary system, Bob Marr is the same old judge to teach them steel rolling, Ameri- Through the years the engineer the United States shall be involved Capt. and Mrs. A. S. Brett, '30, which was established in 1932, when at the top of the heap in Lexington. can style. Does anyone know where has continued to function until now in another war in 1941, which is student, Field Artillery School. CLASS all country roads were taken over Frank Caldwell, as treasurer of he is now? our technical schools turn out up- scarcely more than a decade in the Capt. Jack Eppes, '35, student, by the State. Radford, Va., has just burned a ward of 10,000 young hopefuls on bond issue. His town is booming future. This somewhat startling Field Artillery School. NOTES "I am most heartily in favor of (Continued on page 6) the American public each year, each statement is based on the facts that Lieut, and Mrs. J. R. Cranford, the improvements of the roads of with a slide rule, two handbooks the longest periods of peace ever '35, student, Field Artillery. CLASS OF '40 Virginia," Mr. Cary declared. and a bad case of brain fatigue due known to the United States was Lieut, and Mrs. G. P. Page, "34, Fred and Dan Flowers are at- "Without good roads it is impos- STORAGE-OPEN 24 HOURS to unremitting toil (more saracasm, from the end of the War of 1812 to student, Field Artillery School. tending the Massachusetts Institute sible to have a consolidated school no doubt). Some of these poor souls the beginning of the Mexican war, Lieut, and Mrs. T. St. J. Arnold, of Technology as graduate students system. Without consolidated ESSO STATION are saved by becoming bond sales- while the shortest period was from '35, Field Artillery School. They are both candidates for the school systems, the children of Vir- men and insurance agents. Some of the end of the Mexican war to the WOODWARD AND BOWLING Lieut, and Mrs. G. J. Helms, '34, degree of Master of Mechanical En- ginia cannot be given an educa- the remaining souls, alter working beginning of the War Between the Phone 451 student, Field Artillery School. gineering. incessantly as engineers, gain some States. The average of these two tion suitable for modern times. Lieut. W. W. Land, '37, student, success by becoming managers, periods, when added to the date of "If elected governor, I shall ask Field Artillery School. salesmen, accountants, and manag- the last armistice, brings us to the J. E. Pitman is with the Engineer- the General Assembly to pass ap- Lieut. W. H. Hastings, '39, stud- ing executives. But, alas, some fail year 1941. Will that be an ill-fated ing Corps of the Pennsylvania Rail- propriate legislation to consolidate R. L. HESS & BRO. ent, Field Artillery School. and become chief and consulting en- year for our country? (Frankly, I road Company. the two highway systems into a gineers. couldn't even think of a comment Lieut T. D. Morrison, '33, stud- single State system, the improve- WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS for this rather unwelcome predic- ent, Field Artillery School. Dick Flynn is working on his ment thereof within the several There is only one engineer on 121 South Main St.—Phone 208 tion.) Lieut. S. J. Weilman, '36, Field Civil Engineering degree at Lehigh construction districts to be made on record who has become rich. He re- Artillery School. University. the basis of use.

John A. Augustine, '40, of Rich- Ray Wasdell is connected with MAKE mond, recently completed his fly- the Bethlehem Steel Company in Henry M. Tichenor ing course at Maxwell Field, Ala., Johnstown, Pa. HOSTETTER'S CUT RATE and graduated in the Southeast Air Elected Club Head Corps in Class SE-41-B. Red McCracken is also connected Your Headquarters Henry McD. Tichenor, '31, presi- with the Bethlehem Steel Company dent of the Walton Cotton Mill in FOR TOILETRIES, TOBACCOS AND CANDY and is located in Bethlehem, Penn. L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Monroe, Ga., and one of the young- ALUMNI! est mill executives in the South, Manufacturer of VMI Claaa Pins Dick Daugherity is connected was elected president of the Mon- with the Minneapolis Honeywell Represented by roe Rotary Club" on March 17. Mr. Company. JOHN F. HUNDLEY, Box 888 Tichenor will succeed A. M. Kelly, All Alumni Subscriptions for Lexington, Va. Al N DRE PHOTO SERVICE prominent lawyer, who automati- See cally becomes vice-president. Tolley's Hardware STUDIO SAM MODISETT Guns, Hardware, Ammunition THE CADET Are Due To Be BLUE RIDGE MOTOR John Cowart is with Pop Jack Electrical Supplies Room 130 SALES Littrel, '37, going through the air duPont Products conditioning school, of the Trane Paid By April 15— Company, in LaCrosse, Wis. Telephone 134

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Stalls * Lexington, Virginia Clothiers and Furnishers Headquarters For The New Way Lunch Phone 72 AU Men's Furnishings THE V.M.I CADET, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, APRIL 7. 1941 PAGE FIVy FAIR PLAY Virginia Defeats Trackmen 71 Mi-54% Richmond, Va., April 6—Last night, or rather this morn- ing, we made a brief visit to the Times-Dispatch and spent a few minutes talking with Chauncey Durden, its very popular Keydets Strong In Races, sports editor. While talking with Chauncey, we first heard of the results of the VMI-Virginia track meet and even Keydets Beaten by GWU, 14-3 Weak In Field Events; through defeated, the Keydets did better in some events than we had expected. Errors Lead Rats to Open Wahoos Nose Out Rats The grand slam in the half mile was moBt unexpected, The University of Virginia's well- though we did expect that VMI's long striding captain, Char- To Loss; Rain With Clifton balanced track team defeated VMI bun, Va.; second, K. Rathbun, Va.; lie Rockwood, would be out in front when the tape hove into Saturday, 71 1/3 to 54 2/3 on a wet third, Dillard, VMI. 20 ft. 10.8 in. To Maryland Forge April 8 track and field. Shot put—Won by McLaughlin, sight. We didn't, however, have the slightest idea that he VMI's runners surprised every- Va.; second, Muha, VMI; third, would be followed across the finish line by Jones and Arnold. George Washington University Tomorrow the rat nine will meet body by winning six of eight events Walker, VMI. 46.3 ft. • • * took advantage of a momentary the "Mountaineers" of Clifton Forge but the Cavaliers won first places Discus throw—Won by McLaugh- lapse in VMI's inner defenses to High in their initial game of the in all six field events. lin, Va.; second, N. Rathbun, Va.; ONE GAME; ONE DEFEAT run up ten runs in the third and season. Little is known as to what Jimmy Dale ran a beautiful race third, Muha, VMI. 122.3 ft. The VMI baseball season got off to rather a drab start this fourth innings and coast in to a 14-3 kind of team the opponents have, in the two miles to whip Virginia's Javelin throw—Won by N. Rath- victory over the Keydets last Fri- but Woody Gray has confidence in Bev Tucker after Tucker had beat- bun, Va.; second, Cleveland, Va.; week-end when Pap Pooley's boys received a 14 to 3 pasting day on the Ellipse Diamond in his squad and has high hopes of en Dale and Charlie Chewning in third, McGraw, VMI. 184 ft. 1 in. on Friday afternoon when they mixed it up with the Colonials Washington. making up for last year's land- the mile. Va. 66; VMI 57 from George Washington University. On top of that, 01' Man VMI jumped into an early lead slides. The rats have had only a VMI swept all three places in the Weather wouldn't allow them the opportunity to redeem when Dick Williams, second man little over a week of practice, but 880 with Captain Charlie Rock- Virginia's freshman trackmen they are coming along fast and will up in the first inning, poled a long MAJOR M. G. RAMEY wood, Meriwether Jones, and Char- nosed out the VMI freshmen 60 to themselves on Saturday afternoon and the game with the probably hit their stride come game home-run into left center. GWU Intramural Director lie Arnold finishing in that order. 57 when Bill Krieck made the win- University of Maryland was called off because of rain. tied it up in their half of the inning time. Rockwood set a hot pace to win the ning throw on the discus on his The one ray of light of this gloomy baseball trip was the however, and took a commanding Ineligibility claimed several of the race in 2:00.6. last trial in that event. home-run smacked by Dick Williams against George Wash- lead in the third inning with four promising rats. Schmidt, who was Bill McClure came from behind Broaddus and Boyd of Virginia ington. The smooth working second baseman from New York runs. INTRAMURALS out for first base, was ruled ineli- with a nice kick to win the 440 in scored 13 points and bettered var- 51.8. Fritchie of Virginia barely sity marks in the javelin throw and and Nellie Catlett, who garnered two doubles, led the VMI Son Shelby pitched the whole gible because he had participated game for VMI and did a creditable in junior college sports. Stewart nosed out Frank Louthan for sec- the broad jump. Bobby Sherrard, stickmen. job, the score notwithstanding. Son Manly, a probable relief pitcher, ond place. VMI pole vaulter, befterd the var- • * * allowed eleven hits, several of the As a result of the swimming tour- lost out on the grade situation. Jack Wright pulled a surprise by sity height in that event by a foot AND ITS RUSTIC ROMANCE GOING AWAY scratch variety, struck out four, and nament won by Company C, the However, Woody thinks that he has winning the 100, finishing in front Harry Easterly and Guinn Mat- walked only two. Eddie Amendola Intramural race became the closest enough in reserve to compensate of Campbell of Virginia and Bosh tern each scored 11 points for the We made this trip to Richmond for the purpose of attend- performed the pitching chores for in 10 years of Intramurals. Company for the losses. Pritchard of VMI. Billy Romm look- cadets. Easterly won the high jump C, scoring over 200 points passed ing the annual Curies Neck Race Meeting and we certainly the Colonials, giving up seven bin- According to the coach the prob- ed good winning the low hurdles and took second in broad jump and Company E and ended in third saw a most successful meeting. For once the rain held off gles, passing four, and striking out able starting line-up for this con- and taking second place in the high javelin. Mattern won the low hur- place in the standings. Company B, two batters. test will be as follows: Catching, hurdles. Romm was high scorer for dles, the 100, and was in a four- until after the last race and the weather left nothing to be barely nosed out of the swimming will be either Billy Smith or Dou- VMI with eight points. Bosh Prit- way tie for second in the high jump. desired by the spectators, though the footing on the track Following Williams' home run, V. championship, closed the gap on mar; on the mound will be Johnny chard finished well ahead of the Mike Ducko won the shot put M. I. seemed on their way to two the leading A Company outfit while was a trifle on the heavy side. Williams; the the initial sack will field to win the 220 in 22.7. and took second in the discus for 8 more tallies when Nellie Catlett Company E closed the points be- The race of the afternoon was the Deep Run Hunt Cup, be covered by Gomer Ward; at sec- The Rathbun boys gave VMI plen- points. smacked out a long double, sending tween the leaders. At the end of ond, Freddie Layman and B. C. ty of trouble. Norman scored 13 VMI's Johnston ran a good 880 to which was three miles over timber. This race, the third event Jones who had walked to third. swimming the standings of the com- Christian are still fighting it out for points and Kenneth scored 9 1-3. win in 2:07.1. Johnston took 7 sec- of the afternoon, drew the cream of the horses at the meet- Amendola cut the rally short by panies is as follows: the starting berth; V. Stell will fill Lee McLaughlin took first places in onds off last week's performance forcing Duke Ellington, playing his Company A 1590 Points ing and furnished the spectators with spills aplenty. Of the in the shortstop position; Ross Wal- the shot and discus for 10 points. against William and Mary. Colonna first varsity game, to ground out to Company B 1519 Points eight horses going to the post, only four of them crossed the ker has the edge on Moore to be on McLaughlin got off a nice heave in looked good in taking a close sec- second for the third out. In the Company C 1463 Points third base; and Stevens, Freeman the shot, tossing the ball 46.3 feet. ond in the mile, his first taste of finish line. last half of the inning, George Company E 1408 Points Washington tied it up by pushing a Lindsey and Charlie Vandeventer Next week the Keydets meet competition. As was expected the race was a personal duel between Rus- Company F 1177 Points run across without a hit. Ortel, the will be patrolling the outfield. Maryland's Terrapins on Alumni The rats showed improvement Company D 1113 Points tic Romance and Henchman and the Ryan trained horse grab- lead-off batter walked and was sac- Field. The meet should be a close over last week and looked better In the individual scoring race Although right-hander Williams rificed to second by Gilham. Shelby one. Maryland has ace performers losing to the strong Virginia team bed the lead late in the race and kept it to win going away. Satterfield of Company C and Irwin is slated to start on the mound for then got Sokol on a high fly to in Joe Murphy, flashy sprint man than they did in walking over Wil- Henchman, the 10 year old black gelding owned, by William of Company B lead the race with the Little Red nine, there may be right, but Eddie McNeil was safe and Tommy Fields, a great distance liam and Mary's Papooses. 90 points each at the end of swim- a change with Lindsey, the Lexing- Clothier of Philadelphia, took the lead at the start and set a when Frank Carney fumbled his ming. Rudulph of B Company is in ton southpaw taking the hill, de- Freshman Summary fast pace for the first two and one-half laps. It was the little hard grounder to short. McNeil went Summary third with 86 points. Van Landing- pending on which side of the plate Mile—Won by Weston, Va.; sec- down to second on the throw to the horse's first start of the season and even though he was forc- ham of E is next with 83 points. the majority of the Clifton Forge Mile—Won by Tucker, Va.; tie for ond, Colonna', VMI; third, Helmen, plate to cut off the run. Nellie ed to be content with second place, he ran a beautiful race R. W. Williams of A has 82 points. batters choose to take their stance. second between Dale, VMI, and VMI. 4:46.5. Catlett then started a play to catch Davisson of B has 78 points while According to witnesses, Lindsey and Chewning, VMI. 4:35.8. 440—Won by Coleman, Va.; sec- and is the horse to be watched at the race meetings to come. the runner on third, but the return * * * some 50 cadets have a total of 40 Williams should be able to limit the 440—Won by McClure, VMI; sec- ond, Dumm, VMI; third, Sunday, throw from Dick Williams was high or more points in the race for the opponents to a minimum of hits and ond, Fritchie, Va.; third, Louthan, VMI. 0:54.3. and Oertel slid in safely. Ricco individual scoring trophy. runs. Stevens and Stell have been VMI. 0:51.8. 100—Won by Mattern, VMI; sec- THANK YOU, MR. WHEAT struck out to end the inning. reported to be looking good in the 100—Won by Wright, VMI; sec ond, Galliford, VMI; third, Dart, Last week we received a very nice letter from Mr. James Track, handball, and water polo Things started to pop in the last have already started. In handball, batter's box and should give any ond, Campbell, Va.; third, Pritchard, Va. 0:10.3. C. Wheat of Richmond, who is Chairman of the Entertain- half of the third. Amendola, Coloni- and water polo, Company C, the opposing- pitcher a lot to worry VMI. 0:10.2. 120 yard high hurdles—Won by ment Committee of the Deep Run Hunt Club and the driving al hurler, started things off by defending champions, are leading about. 120 yard high hurdles—Won by Boyd, Va.; second, Capers, Va.; doubling and Oertel was safe when after the first matches being un- Yesterday the rat squad had a Rathbun, Va.; second, Romm, VMI; third, Joyce, VMI. 0:17.2. force behind the group of Deep Run members who hunted practice game between the regulars third, K. Rathbun, Va. 0:16.4. 880—Won by Johnston, VMI; sec- with the VMI Hunt a week ago. Jones dropped the throw to the ini- defeated, A, fighting to keep their tial sack, Amendola going down to lead is in second place with E, long and scrubs scheduled, but because 880—Won by Rockwood, VMI; sec- ond, March, Va.; third, Weston, V«. It is impossible for us to tell everyone in the hunt club just third. Gilham singled to send across a dangerous contestant in hand ball of the recent rains it was called off. ond, Jones, VMI; third, Arnold, 2:07.1. what Mr. Wheat said in his letter, so we are publishing it be- one run and Oertel dashed to third. is third. However, they had an extensive VMI. 2:00.6. 220—Won by Coleman, Va.; sec- low: Sokol struck out for the first put- batting practice and outfield drill. 220—Won by Pritchard, VMI; sec- ond, Dart, Va.; third, Fowle, Va. out, Eddie McNeil lined a hard ond, CampbeU, Va.; third, Cronley, 0:24.3. Ricmond, Virginia drive to Carney and Frank dropped B Co. Volley Ball Va. 0:22.7. 220 yard low hurdles—Won by April 2, 1941 it and then threw wild to the plate Boston College Two miles—Won by Dale, VMI; Mattern, VMI; second, Boyd, Va.; Mr. Henry J. Foresman in an effort to catch Gilham. Two Team Defeats VPI second, Tucker, Va.; third, Tauskey, third, Ryland, VMI. 0:27.2. Dear Drack: more tallie crossed the platter, and First Opponent VMI. 10:08.5. Pole vault—Won by Sherrard, Fitzgerald drove a double to left Intramural Champ 220 yard low hurdles—Won by VMI; second, Roper, VMI; third, You and the Hunt Club certainly put on a good show for For Golfers Romm, VMI; second, Hall, Va.; Lawman, Va. 11 ft, 6 in, after Picco had popped out, McNeil In the second contest between In- third, Lege, Va., 0:26.7. High jump—Won by Easterly, us Sunday. Our friends all remarked that it was the best scoring on the hit Shelby forced tramural Champions of VMI and The VMI golf team will open its VMI; tie for second among Mattern, party the Hunt Club has been on this season. Lusby to foul out to Catlett to end VPI, the VMI Champs again emerg- Pole vaults Won by Suhling, Va.; 1941 schedule on Wednesday, April VMI. Kroick, Va., Capers, Va., and the rally. ed as the victor. This time Com- tie for second among Pike, VMI, I think it fine the way you have gotten organized. Sam 9, with a match against Boston col- Loyd, Va. 5 ft. 6in. A run seemed imminent for the pany B, Corps Intramural Volley Edwards, VMI, and K. Rathbun, Va. Marshall, Murray Forbes and Al Goddin deserve a lot of lege on the Lexington course. Broad jump—Won by Boyd, Va.; Keydets when Catlett opened the Ball Champions, defeated Battery 10 ft. 8 in. This year the team is captained second, Easterly, VMI; third, Kre- praise for building the fences, laying out your course, and fourth with a long two-base hit, but I, the champions of the VPI Regi- High jump—Tie for first between and managed by Chester Drake, K. Rathbun, and Suhling, Va.; tie ick, Va. 20 ft. 11.4 in. training the hounds. Amendola got the next three men ment. leading spirit in its organization for third between Oakey, VMI, and Shot put—Won by Ducko, VMI; on easy plays and Nellie died on The game was played Saturday last year and is composed of Drake, It was a great occasion. All we needed was a photo finish of Satterfield, VMI. Height, 5 feet 8 in. second, Kreick, Va.; third, Broad- third. George Washington then pro- afternoon on the local court with Stan Navas, Pete Rice, Jack Par- the water hazard. Broad jump—Won by N. Rath-| continued On Page 6) ceeded to sew up the ball game. the final score of the match being rlsh, and Charles Weber. Dr. Shield wrote me a letter today saying how sorry he was Dowd, bespectacled catcher, singled 2 to 1. The VPI team has swung In preparation for the opener not to be with us. I think he had already gotten some of the and when Shelby hesitated on pit- through their tournament, losing on- with Boston college the team held news. He is our joint master and veteran steeplechaser. Tales cher Amendola's bunt both run- ly one game and winning all but qualification matches last week of galloping over those Rockbridge Hills must have reached ners were safe. George Oertel, mid- one of their matches by the count with the following results: After a stiff bout get centerfielder, reached first for of 2 to 0. him and made him envious of the V. M. I. Chase. Drake, 77—78—155. the third successive time by beat- Company B took the first game Parrish, 81—76—157. I am sorry you and Jimmy won't be there for next season, ing out an infield hit and the sacks 21 to 17 but lost the second 22 to 20 Rice. 81—78—159. ...pause and but the Second Class should keep up the good work. were loaded with nobody out. Gil- after having the VPI boys 20 to 15. Navas 80—8S—ltt. Sincerely, ham sent a roller out toward Car- In the last game, Company B again Weber, 81—83—lO. ney and when Frank fumbled it, came to the front by the score of These scores were shot wider ad- JAMES C. WHEAT Dowd scored and the runners ad- 21 to 17, making the match score * * * verse weather conditions for the vanced one base. Sokol dropped a 2 to 1. fairways were completely saturated AND THE KIDS SHOWED THEM HOW Texas Leaguer behing second base For the local team the play of by Friday's rain and consequently and another score tallied. McNeil, This afternoon the Deep Run Junior Hunt held its Hunter Davisson, Rudolph and Morrison added strokes to the score. the clean-up batter, smacked Shel- was the best, while for the visitors However, this did not seem to Trials and the youthful riders gave some very beautiful per- by's pitch into left field for a single the work of Schneider and Johnson bother Pete Rice for he scored a formances and really deserve all of the compliments heaped and Oertel and Gilham scored. Pic- was outstanding. hole-in-one by holing out on the co duplicated Sokol with another It is being planned for the soft- short seventh hole of the country upon their heads. Texas Leaguer behind second base Both of the Kohler boys, Fred and Tyler, finished in the ball and water polo champions of club course. third, and he came home when El- the two schools to meet later in the If play continues to improve, VMI money and these two youngsters are fine riders and can real- lington mometarily fumbled the spring. should have a formidable team by ly handle any horse they are up on. Both boys hunted with ball. Duke then threw to Dick Wil- The line-ups: the end of the season. The high liams to catch Picco who was try- Co. B, VMI Bat. I, VPI point of the season comes early, the VMI Hunt one week ago and Tyler acted as guest whip. ing to scratch his single into a Miss Sara Lee Cone's Bungie won the title of the Ideal Schmidt Schneider however, when the University of double. Fitzgerald walked. Lusby Rurulph Beach Virginia is encountered at Char- Child's Hunter and His Excellency, James H. Price, Governor sent a dribbler to Shelby who fired Davisson Ogden lottesville on April 17. This is re- of Virginia, presented the cup to the blonde headed little down to Williams to catch Fitzger- Nay Breakell garded as the hardest match of the rider. ald and Williams threw to Jones to Morrison Starkey season for Virginia is captained by complete the double play, retiring Lambot Johnson Dixon Brooke, the national inter- The credit for the successful Hunter Trials must go to the side. Subs Subs collegiate champion and boasts two those two Richmonders, Miss Ann Cone and Miss Bruce Bowe. VMI added another tally in the Smith, Hill None other high-ranking shots in the These two were the ones that organized the Junior Hunt this fifth on Carney's single and Wil- Battle brothers. year and are the ones responsible for the success of this very liams' double, but Dick died final out. As a prelude to the annual popular activity for the young riders of Richmond. third. Catlett and Dick Williams were Southern Conference tournament Both pitchers settled down to re- the offensive powers for VMI, Cat- on May 10 at Hot Springs, Va., the Thirty until next week. tire the batters in order until the lett having two double in four trips Keydets have carded a match with HENRY J. FORESMAN. eighth when the Washingtonians and Dick driving in two runs with the University of North Carolina on added their final tallies. Amendola his homer and double in five of- the Hot Springs course. VanLandingham scored a win in singled to open the inning, went to ficial appearances. Gilham and The complete schedule: American U. Gives the doubles. All of the matches were third on Oertel's one-base blow, and Amendola, the slugging hurler, April 9: Boston college at Lexing- Whan you lift an ice-cold bottle close and the VMI team showed im- raced home when Talliaferro let the pounded out two safe bingles for ton. of Coca-Cola to your lips, you Racqueleers 4th provement over their previous en- ball roll through his legs. Gilham the winners, Gilham having a hom- April 10—Apprentice School at can fast* its quality and feel its gagements with Colgate, Lehigh then stepped up to the plate and er and a single and Amendola Lexington. Straight Loss Dartmouth. drove a terrific homer far over WU double and a single. April 17—University of Virginia refreshment. Thirst asks nothing liams' head in left field, sending Willoughby Williams and Talia- at Charlottesville. Last Saturday the VMI netmen Captain Hugh Gantt did not play mora. So whtn you pausa in the American Univeraity match Oertel across ahead of him. The ferro provided the fielding thrills April 19—VPI at Lexington. were edged out in a close match throughout th* day, moke It since he was one of the cadets Keydets completed the scoring fbr with brilliant running catches of April 23—Catawba at Lexington. by the American University of paying a visit to the Citadel corps the day in the ninth when Elling- outfield flies, Williams making an May 7—George Washington U. at fto pause that rtfrmshms with Washington. 5-4, on the Washington especially nice put-out after a long this week-end, but Vince Thomas, ton, who had reached first on Gil- Lexington. YOU TASTE ITS QUALITY Ice-cold Coca-Cola. and Lee courts. playing in Gantt's No. 1 slot, show- ham's error, came home on Son run in the seventh. May 9—University of North Caro- Vince Thomas, Joe Mullen, and ed the best form of the afternoon Shelby's triple to center. Carney The game scheduled with Mary-1 lina at Hot Springs, Hugh Birchett chalked up wins for in defeating Webb in straight aets, walked, and then Dick Wil- land on Saturday was rained out j May 10—Southern Conference BottM under authority of Th* Coca-Cola Compaojr br [he Keydets in the singles matches, (Continued On Page 6) liams grounded out to third for the (Continued On Page 8) Tournament at Hot Springs. Lexington Coca-Cola Bottling Works while Gene Fonvielle and Johnny that can be compared with a Ver- ranged for Just about the period Army Offers mont mabrle quarry blast, (example that the "Spring Vacation" was to Robert Frost to Give —our own Able Chiles) take place, and he knew he would Type 5: The Athlete. Here, Indeed, not be able to get many cadets to go More Courses is a sight for all those girls whose on tour if they had a vacation at hearts are thrown for a loss every the same time. Reading of Works In In Air Corps time their favorite halfback goes We apologize Major, with an occasional oy-oy and an The War Department is offering uh-uh. (Bill Powers) to young men, who meet the pre- * • • Barksdale Lee Chapel Tuesday scribed requirements, a course of How fat she is (Continued From Page 1) training to qualify them as aerial She used to wasn't during his second and first class navigation officers. Instruction will The reason is be given in schools under Army su- years. Cadets May She daily doesn't Tennis pervision but will include no pilot The Cadet has not been able to —Daily Athenaeum. (Continued From Page 5) training. ascertain the duties that will be Hear World 6-0, 6-3. The status, as well as pay and given the new instructor, but it ls Beckham and Luke Hill each lost allowances, etc., of cadets under- expected that he will be assigned to Famous Poet his singles encounter in three sets, going this specialized non-pilot Corpus Delicti duty with either the third or fourth but Mullen and Birchett won in class. The need for an additional Robert Frost, in the opinion of training in navigation is the same (Continued From Page 2) straight sets. Page Preston, in his Cavalry officer at VMI has been many readers, the greatest living as that for cadets receiving pilots first varsity appearance, carried THE APRIL FOOL ISSUE felt for some time, and it was only American poet, will give a reading training. They are designated "Fly- McCarthy to three sets before los- seems to have caused no little recently that this institution's quota of his own verse in Lee Chapel ing Cadet" and, upon satisfactory ing. WHAT'S NEW? Everything with the Modernaires, outstanding consternation both in Lexington and was increased from two to three of- at W&L tomorrow evening at 7:30. completion of the course, as well as Thomas and Beckham, playing No. quartet of radio, one of the latest additions to Glenn Miller's out of town. Rumor has it that ficets. Although Mr. Frost was born in an additional period of training 1 doubles for VMI, played in the "Chesterfield Moonlight Serenade." They sing everything swing- many Maconites and Hollinsites California, when he was compara- with tactical or other Air Corps The order for Lieutenant Barks- most extended match of the day in were quite disturbed because they tively young, his mother, after her units, are eligible for commissions able, swing everything singable. Left to right, Bill Conway, dale's transfer from Fort Knox to losing to Webb and Doolittle, 5-7, as 2nd Lieutenants, Air Reserve. Harold Dickinson, Chuck Goldstein and Ralph Brewster give thought that Easters would be call- VMI reads as follows: husband's death, moved the fami- ed off because of the Spring Vaca- ly back to New England, from which 12-10, 8-6. The entire training period will cov- with a smile over C. B. S. airwaves. Summary: tion. Gosh! And to think that all "War Department the Frost forebears had emigrated. er approximately nine months. Thomas, VMI, defeated Webb, 6-2, of those dance invitations to the March 31, 1941. Mr. Frost's father was strongly in Applicants for this course must 6-0. Frankly Speaking for a gain. We see a huddled mass nearby girls' schools might have Special Order No. 74 sympathy with the South in the meet the general requirements for on his hands and knees, head on Landsman, American U., defeated (Continued From Page 2) been in vain! Whew! "Second Lieutenant Flournoy H. War Between the States, and Mr. appointment as flying cadet. They the pillow, and feet digging.-Inaud- Beckham, 7-5, 1-6, 7-5. fact that she had at, the time, a Barksdale, of the Cavalry, will be Frost, himself, was originally chris- must be unmarried citizens of the ibly he numble the signals for an The prize April fool of them all Doolittle, American U., defeated date witH a MIDDIE!!!!What power- relieved of his present assignment tened "Robert Lee" as a result of United States between the ages of end run through the center, (ex— was reported to us by a member of Hill, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. houses these cadets are! and duty at Fort Knox, Ky., and this sympathy. 20 and 26 inclusive, of good charac- ample—Archibalus A. Campbell) the guard last week. It appears that Mullen, VMI, defeated Evans, 6-3, the asst. prof. Phy. Ed was seen will be stationed at the Virginia Although Mr. Frost's poetry em- ter, sound physique, and in excel- Notes About Nothing: Davy Rawls 6-1. Type 6: The Jitterbug. This is a anxiously seeking the Commandant Military Institute as Assistant Pro- bodies the flavor and atmosphere of lent health. is definitely "gone." Connie (The Birchett, VMI, defeated Neilson, three-ring circus plus a few Walt on Tuesday morning. After about fessor of Military Science and Tac- the rugged New England hills which The training as "Navigator" is Bangs) has had him so gaga since 6-1, 6-3. Disney cartoons, all roll-dreaming an hour of vigorous searching, the tics, by direction of the President. he made his home, his poetry has designed to qualify candidates as she's been here that he's about McCarthy, American U., defeated about the jive he heard last Friday major explained to the OD that he He is to leave Fort Knox on or universal appeal. He first called navigation-gunner members of com- ready to follow Tyler in the read- Preston, 6-0, 2-6, 6-2. night. He jumps from side to the just didn't know what to do. He about April 14, 1941, and to proceed attention to himself as a signifi- bat crews. Students will first un- ing of the banns . . . Orchids to Webb and Doolittle, American U., other like a Mexican jumping bean had a Glee Club concert tour. ar- immediately to his new station." cant figure in American literature dergo instruction in an aerial gun- Jumpin' Joe Drewry on his heart- defeated Thomas and Beckham, 5-7, by the publication of his volume "A nery school. This will be followed throb—word has it that Joe has a 12-10, 8-6. IS Boy's Will," and his "North of Bos- by a course in navigation, attention date with her for finals of '42 . . . Evans and Landsman, American ton" in 1,914 contains some of the being given, among other subjects, Lost a coke to Stacker the other U„ defeated Hill and Mullen, 6-4, finest poetry of our day. Since then to day and night navigation flights, day on whether he'd get a letter 8-6. LOOK MOUND YOU AT RHI BAU PARK such volumes as "A Mountain In- the use of instruments, maps and from Luce; after all she's supposed Fonveille and VanLandingham, terval" and "New Hampshire" have charts, dead reckoning procedure to love him truly and she hadn't VMI, defeated McCarthy and Neil- fixed his reputation firmly with and problems, and celestial naviga- written him for two weeks and It son, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. American readers. He *has lectured tion theory. was worth a coke just to find out ...you'll see the clean white widely on American poetry, and has Educational Qualifications how far True Love really went in given many readings from his own Varsity Baseball First Priority Classification: The correspondence. Looks like Beak's Chesterfield pack verse to the general public as well as (Continued From Page 5) graduates of accredited colleges and new perfume was too fetching and to college audiences. by Friday night's downpour which universities who have received a fetched him into the bricks. Amon (almost rhymes with Simone—Wo- The Superintendent has announc- left the Terrapin diamond under degree in engineering. on every side wie), Tuck must have really used ed that all First and Second Class several inches of water. It might Second Priority Classification: some of the delightful, far reaching, members of the Liberal Arts course possibly be replayed as part of a Graduates of accredited colleges scent of Beak's for it reached" as far Every smoker who enjoys a Cooler who are under no restrictions, and double-header when the Terps and universities who have had, as as Staunton and back and into the who have no deficiencies for the come to Lexington in May. a minimum, mathematics to include smoke that's definitely Milder and Better- O. C.'s office. Speaking of odors— month of March will be allowed to The Keydets played a lot of good Plane Geometry, College algebra good and bad—"F. F. McNasty" Tasting is a Chesterfield fan. attend the lecture. All cadets attend- ball even while losing and should and Trignometry. In addition, ap- Harris got back from Baltimore with FRANK McCORMICK ing will be guests of W&L and will settle down against this weeks op- plicatants are preferred who have that look in his eye and smelling star first baseman The can't-be-copied blend of the be marched to Lee Chapel accord- ponents, Virginia and North Caro- had mathematics to include Analy- positively putrid—almost like the Cincinnati Reds. ing to class under the senior cadet lina. tical Geometry, Spherical Trigon- sausage in the mess hall. Speaking world's best cigarette tobaccos present of each class. The forma- Summary metry, and Differential and Integral of the MESS hall—did anyone by tion will be held soon after supper VMI ab r h po a e Calculus. makes Chesterfield the league chance happen to see a week's menu to allow ample time to reach the Carney, ss .4 12 4 13 Third Priority Classification: from this honored Institute posted leader in every cigarette quality Chapel for the beginning of the Those who have satisfactorily com- P. Williams, 2b 5 12 12 1 on the b.b. Those sure aren't the readings. Attendance will be vol- Wray, 3b 4 0 0 1 1 0 pleted two years of accredited col- that people want and like. words I use for said dishes . . . untary with no excuses from duty Jones, lb 3 0 0 5 1 1 lege work and who have had the tor the following day. Catlett, c 4 0 2 5 1 1 mathematics outlined in.the second Word has recently linked the Enjoy the game with Chesterfield Ellington, cf 4 10 110 Priority Classification above. names of "Sad Eye" Hagan and W. Williams, rf 2 0 0 2 C In all cases consideration will.be young Lexington damsel. Koonie ASCE given to the quality of the appli- has The Jug juggling from what (Continued From Page 1) Taliaferro, lt 3 0 0 3 C cant's collegiate scholastic record. hear . . . Igor has added a new name been impressed by the large number xSimpson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Shelby, p 4 0 1 2 2 0 The physical requirements are to his already well-filled stock. The of windows that had been been or- somewhat less rigid than those re- dered for forts now being built. Full new one, R. V. Winkle, was hung quired for pilot training insofar as details of the windows, which use Totals 34 3 7 24 9 7 on him the other day when he went the requirements reference to visual no weights, were explained. x Batted for Taliaferro in Oth. to sleep in the library and slept acuity are concerned; however, in A trip to Baltimore by several GWU ab r h po a e through drill!!! He was running a members of the chapter on April 23 Oertel, cf 4 4 2 2 0 1 general the high physical standards ten day period too. was also announced. Gilham, ss 4 3 2 2 4 1 now applicable to flying cadets (pi- Well, I could end up by telling Sokol, rf 5 1 1 0 0 0 lot) must be met. a joke that Gabe got from The Red McNeil, lb 5 2 1 1 0 0 but I think it sounds too much like Frosh Track Picco, If 3 0 1 2 0 0 most of Gabe's jokes—which leads (Continued From Page 5) Gudmundson, If 2 0 0 2 0 0 With The Alumni (Continued From Page 4) me to the conclusion that the source dus, Va. 42.75 ft. Fitzgerald, 3b 4 0 1 3 1 0 Al Griffith is mayor of Buena of most of Gabe's trash comes from Discus throw—Won by Kreick, Lusby, 2b 3 0 0 1 4 0 Vista, Va. He is also practicing law. Hollins. Va.; second, Ducko, VMI; third, Dowd, c 4 1 1 4 0 0 Harold Moore is living in Hous- Broaddus, Va. 115.7 feet. Amendola, p 4 3 2 0 2 0 Javelin throw—Won by Broad- ton, Tex. Exchange Tom Dew aqd Exo Taylor are dus."' Va.; second, Easterly, VMI; Totals 38 14 11 27 -2 (Continued From Page 2) with Chubb and Son (insurance) in thlrrl. Thompson, VMI. 185 ft. 1 in. VMI 100 010 001— 3 on his chest. A scowl covers his New York City. G. W. U 104 600 03x—14 face, while he ushers forth a growl Ed Lafferty is with Taylor Broth- Runs batted in: Oertel, Gilham 3, and barks in his snoring, (example ers (hardware) in Richmond, Va. McNeil 2, Picco 2, Fitzgerald, P. —Joe Grant or perhaps Bill Lillard) Spotts Huntt visited Lexington Williams 2, Wray. Two-base hits: Type 4: The Take-it-Easy. His this winter. He is living in Raleigh, Amendola, Fitzgerald, Catlett 2, P. facial expression tell us that he is N. C. STBTI perfectly carefree—utterly devoid Williams. Three base hits: Shelby. A. E. (Sarge) Colburn is now Col- Home runs: P. Williams, Gilham. of the slightest Idea conveyed by onel and commanding officer of Stolen bases: Carney, Oertel, Mc- worry. He sleeps with the left foot WED. & THUR. the 197th C. A. (anti-aircraft), at Neil. Sacrifices: Gilham, Lusby. hanging over the one end of the bed, Camp Hulen, Texas. Double plays: Lusby to Gilham to with a right stretched over the un Charlie Miller has just turned McNeil, Shelby to P. Williams to other. Clothing is strung through- over the gavel of president of the Jones. Left on bases: VMI 8, GWU out the room. He emits nasal tones Charlotte Alumni Association to Struck out: by Amendola 2, by Jimmie Leech. Shelby 5. First base on balls: Off Amendola 4, off Shelby 2. The class agent of '18 would like to know the addresses of the fol- Umpires: Fry and Jeffries. Time lowing men: Vernon D. Acree, Express Your of game: 2 hours, 10 minutes. Thomas F. Borden, Archer K. Brigg, Easter Wishes A. Horace Campbell, Peter F. P. Press Group Gatling, James N. Harney, Seth B. WITH BOLEY'S (Continued From Page 1) Henderson, 3d, Conrad Hock, Law- Greeting Cards cinating jobs that any adventurous rence L. Oakes, William P. Martin, Copyright 1941, Lwnt • Mint T< person could hope to ask for. Richard K. M. Patterson, John D. Professor Riegel was most em- Rising, William A. Styles, John A. phatic in his statement that there Thomas, and Richard W. Throck- are still numerous fields of endea- morton. vor which await only development, and that the future of journalism is as encouraging today as it has been Alumni Notes at any time in the life span of this Austin Brochenbrough, '21, is su- BOB CHESTER most interesting occupational fleld. perintendent of all water facilities ATTENTION! at Camp Lee. A Royall Turpin, Band Short It might be pointed out that the meeting was made most enjoyable is with him. by the informal way in which the For Gifts That Last FBI. & SAT. topic was presented—interspersed Morris Turner, '39, is connected with frequent humorous discourses with the Texas Company in Sun- THE VMI POST EXCHANGE Colonel John E. Townes, in the burst, Montana. He was transferred Send Her A Book From capacity of faculty advisor, was to Sunburst from New York. He present at the meeting, and the in- says it is a little town on the open BOLEY'S IS EQUIPPED AND READY TO SERVE YOU troduction of the speaker was hand- prairie near the Canadian border BOOK STORE led by Bill McCauley, President of as far removed from Virginia as it 9:00 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. the Press Association. can be.

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