LAST BREEZE GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR /HE BREEZE ON EXAMS! -MADISON COLLEGE- VOL. XXIII Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Friday, May 24, 1946 No. 8 Students Hear Dr. Heyl To Be Speaker SGA Requests At the student body meeting held in At Graduation Exercises assembly Monday the following re- Dr. Helen Heyl, chief of the Bureau quests for changes in the Student Go- of State Education of Albany, New vernment Constitution were read: York, will be speaker at Commence- The Recorder of Points and the ment exercises to be held Monday, Editor of the Handbook to be included May 3, at 10 a.m. in Wilson Auditor- as members of the Student Council. ium. Student Council members be requir- Dr. Heyl was born in Norfolk, Vir- ed to have a scholarship index of 2.00 ginia and attended Madison for one or higher. year. Then, with the credits that she An election to be held during the received from the University of Vir- month of April for Council members ginia, she was granted a diploma for to take office the following year. the completion of the two-year profes- An Inter-Dormitory Council of Dor- sional course in June, 1920. mitory Presidents with the Vice-Presi- One of the term papers that she Mr. Clifford T. Marshall, who will dent of Student Government. Their wrote whi.e at Madison was published conduct the Madison College orchestra Sue Deaton, who will be vocal solo- duty being to head up the work of in the first edition of "The Virginia in a concert tomorrow night at 8 p.m. ist in the Orchestra concert tomorrow the fourteen House Councils already Teacher" ever to be published as a in Wilson Auditorium. night. in existence. "Normal Bulletin." A J4 majority be required of the In 1925, she was appointed Tileston Student Council for the recommenda- scholar and awarded a position on Orchestra To Present Concert tion to the Administrative Council for "The Journal of Rural Education" at the suspension of a student. Mildred Witten, who is acting presi- Columbia University for the session Tomorrow Evening At 8:00 These are now posted on the bulle- dent of the 1946 graduating class. of 1925-26. tin board in Harrison hall. Dr. SamuelP. Duke will award the The Madison College orchestra, un- Virginia Ward, vice-president; Nancy degrees, assisted by Miss Helen Frank, der the direction of Mr. Clifford T. Rogers, secretary-treasurer; Barbara Bristow Announces registrar, and Dean W. J. Gifford. Marshall, will present a concert in Striader, librarian; and Lois Wiley, re- Wilson hall auditorium at 8 o'clock to- porter. She Sayi Dance Committees morrow evening., Commencement dance will be held Saturday night, June 1, in Reed gym Moving-Up Day The highlight of the program will be By GENE SAVAGE from 8:30 to 11:50 p.m., announces Mj. Marshall's special arrangement of Madison Memorial Asked her opinion of her new job, Nancy Bristow, chairman of the Social "Over the Rainbow," with the solo part Barbara Wensel, recently elected chair- Exercises Held Library Receives committee. Playing for the dance will by Sue Deaton. The vocalist will also man of the Honor Council, said, "I be the dance orchestra from Shenan- Wednesday assembly this week fea- assist in Puccini's "Un bel di" "(One am very happy but it will take a lot of Microfilm Reader doah College, at Dayton. tured the traditional moving-up ever- Fine Day)" and "Rose Marie" by Fri- work, not just mine, each student on This dance is sponsored by the Soc- cises. mal and Stothert. The library has just received a mic- campus. The classes did a grand job ial committee, German club, and Cotil- ' As a special part of the program, rofilm reader, a machine designed to of electing their representatives. I Other selections to be played by the lion club. The Standards committee Mr. Logan, editor of the Madison facilitate the use of film copies of know we can all work together, giving orchestra are "La Comparsa" by Le- will be in charge of refreshments. Quarterly, awarded a $50 war bond to printed matter. the Honor System a big start next cuona, "G-minor Symphony" by Moz- The planning committee consists of Gloria Miller for her winning contri- N Members of the faculty and students year. Without the support of the girls, art, Harlick and Stone's "Black Eyes," Peggy Grimes, of the Social commit- bution of the year to the Quarterly. w _may_ now have access to virtually any my job will be fruitless. It is the in- -fceetKma's- Malagrenai" "El Relicario" tee, Sliirley Wilkins, a member of The poem, "With Malice Toward book or periodical article in1 any libra- by Padilla, "Au Molin" ("At the dividual" students' composite reaction Cotillion, and Marjorie Dickie, of the None," appeared in the May issue of ry in the country by having the book Mill") by Gillet, and Grieg's "Trium- that will make our Honor System what German club. Mildred Daub, Ann Bus- the Quarterly. oil article copied on 3Sm.m. motion .phal March." sey, Bea Sloan and Lois Wiley make To celebrate the appearance of the picture film. The cost varies from one it should be." Sue Deaton is a student of Miss up the undecorating committee. Madison annual, Dr. Duke accepted and one half cent to three cents per Madison is very proud of blue-eyed, Edythe Schneider. Other committees will be appointed the first copy of the 1946 Schoolma'am page of printed matter. brown haired Barbara, who comes to Margurite Coffman was recently elec- later. ' from Jane Rudasill. ted president of the orchestra for the Microfilm copies are particularly us from Chevy Chase, Maryland. She Complimentary bids will be sent to In her position as president of the coming year. useful when the material desired is so graduated from Oak Ridge High all participants in the graduating exer- senior class of '46, Mabel Holt pre- rare or valuable that the library own- sented the senior class banner to Ros- Other officers who were elected are: School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and cises and both old and new Student ing it is reluctant about lending it, or is a Chemistry major at Madison. government officers. etta Stanley, acting president of the when the person who wishes to use junior class. The seniors, in caps and gowns, moved up to the balcony. Bee, Vee Manuel Is the material needs it for a longer per- Dean Gifford Announces Places; After Rosetta Stanley handed the Stratford President iod than is possible through an inter- junior class banner to the~president of library loan. the sophomore class, Mary Lee Moyer, Recently elected to head Stratford Graduates In Various Positions The machine projects the film copy the sophomores moved to replace the for the coming year were: president, Announcement of the placement of and academic work, but art, physical on a ground glass screen twelve by juniors. Then Marianna Howard, presi- Bee Vee Manuel; vice-president, Dor- seniors in positions for next year has education, business education and mu- twelve inches, usually reproducing the dent of the freshman class, received othy Boyles; secretary, Glora Flora; been announced by Dean Gifford, sic positions. the sophomore class banner from page at its actual size. The reader may Dean of the college. business manager, Barbara Stein; re- Placement of seniors entering the Mary Lee. be used in full daylight, thus making In Curriculum IX, the appointments porter, Gloria Miller. The sponsor is Dr. Duke announced that an in- have been for dietetic internship at teaching profession is as follows: Miss Ainj'lie Harris and Mr. and Mrs. it easy to take notes. crease of $6 in the fees of all students various hospitals, all of which are ap- Dorothy J. Aaron, primary grades, Logan are the advisors.' The film may be used in a slide pro- will go into effect next year, Septem- proved by the American Dietetics As-J Suffolk; Kathleen Brothers, business To welcome the new Stratford mem- ber 1946. This increase is a necessary jector in case the material is needed sociation. education, Loudon county; Mildred bers, a "Goat" picnic was held in Ash- measure to keep the salaries of the for a class. A person may carry the The seven seniors who have been Burford, physical education, Norfolk; by gym; along with the goats, who Madison staff in accordance with the machine and sit it up any place since accepted are Judy Ann Kelly, Indiana Mary Jane Cotton, primary grades, were Helen Packett, Frances Connock, new teachers' salaries set by the State University Medical Center, Indiana- New Jersey; Norma Dunn, English Gloria Miller, Sarah Powers, Susan it can be folded similar to a portable Board of Education. polis, Indiana; Louise Leonard, Barnes ■and history, Dayton; Sue Dunton, King, and Glenna Dodson, the old typewriter the only requirement is that Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri; Joan commercial subject, Covington; Jeanne The president also announced that members and the cast of "Shubert Al- it has to be run by electricity. Livesay, Medical Department of the Ferguson, home economics, Bedford registration of incoming students for ley" were present. Miss Harris, "Tom- Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, county; Edythe Garland, home econo- next year is still open. my" Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. SIGN UP! New York; Kathryne Mattox, Hospi- mics, Kenbridge; Nina Goodrich, mid- Mid shouts of joy from the audience Logan also attended. IF YOU WANT A "LITTLE tal Division of the Medical College of dle grades, Arlington; Virginia Grah- Dr. Duke stated that Madison may be Tomorrow Stratford will got to the Virginia, Richmond, Virginia; Yuri am, business education, Bridgewater; co-educational next year, in accordance home of Miss Harris and "Tommy" SISTEK" FOR NEXT YEAR Lily Nemoto, Cook County Hospital, Frances Elma Graves, business educa- with the Veterans' Aid Administration. Thompson for a party. Later, by the PLEASE SIGN THE SHEET THAT Chicago, Illinois; Virginia Moore Wil- tion, Prince William county; Margar- camp fire, the new members will be IS POSTED IN HARRISON HALL ey, Cincinnati General Hospital, Cin- et Hawkins, physical education, and initiated into the club. Art Works Shown LOBBY. ALL GIRLS ARE URG- cinnati, Ohio; and Irene Reider, Duke home economics, Culpeper; Irene Haw- Junior Class Officers fcED TO SIGN UP AS IT WILL University Hospital, Durham, North kins, middle grades, Winchester; Marie In the browsing room are works of MEAN SO MUCH TO THE NEW Carolina. Joyce Hiner, history and English, plastics, clay, wood, metal and weav- At a recent meeting, Cora Jean ing. These were done by Miss Wal- GIRLS TO HAVE A "BIG SIS- While only 65 girls in the teaching Warm Springs, Va.; Glada Jarvis, pri- White was elected sergeant-at-arms of curriculum are graduating this year, the mary grades, Victoria; Martha Millard, ker's and Miss Grove's classes. There TER." the incoming junior class. She will re- college will have had, by the end of art, Culpeper; Mary Moore, business are works in oil and water colors by place Mary Ella Brown who was pre- the summer, several hundred requests education, Norfolk; Mary Stuart Mose- Miss Walker's painting class. viously elected but will not return in Freshman Picnic Tomorrow for teachers. The greatest demand is ly, business education, Petersburg; In the lobby, there are house plans the fall. The Y. W. C. A. Freshman Com- for elementary teachers where the sup- Betty Way *fyers, primary grades, for the average family. These were Other officers are: president, Mary ply is smallest. Salaries being offered Fairfax County; Mary Anna Taylor, planned by members of Miss Aiken's mission picnic will be held back cam- Louise Huntington: vice-president, Jo by superintendents this year range upper grades, Covington; Sarah interior decorating class. Garber; secretary, Jo Vaughn; treas- pus tomorrow afternoon, May 25. All from $1,295 to $1,800. Nearly a third Thompson, art, Arlington; Doris Ann There are also charcoal, pencil, and urer, Peggy Grimes; reporter, Barbara freshmen are invited to attend. A dime of the graduating class have accepted Tignor, music, Norfolk; and Alice Mae crayon works in the study of the hu- Cabe. will cover all expenses. positions including not only elementary Wilds, history, Emporia. man figure. r~ THE BREEZE ! Seniors Set Standards VIEWS OF In only ten more days another school session will be officially over and the halls will echo with the steps of our departing seniors. THE NEWS As we look back on this last year with them we find many mem- ories, some whimsical and humorous—some not so funny. Take, for By DUSTY DAVIS instance, those goating days when you felt that you could cheerfully The Rairoad strike of engineers and use a little arsenic on the dears! Even those memories, however, trainmen is on. At 5 p.m. (E.S.T.) yes- terday, while Truman was carrying soften with time, and, taken all in all, they are a happy lot. on negotiations in the White House, The seniors are leaving behind them not only memories, but the men left their jobs everywhere. In standards to live up to, and records to break. Pennsylvania Station, New York, ex- In only a short time all of us will be the seniors, but we're going actly 2 minutes after the deadline, a to have to work hard in order to equal their records and uphold their blaring voice announced over the loud- standards. "• **• speaker that, "No more trains will be running." Like a whirlwind the strikers left their jobs all over the nation. The shrill whistles of approaching trains Recounting The years were silenced from New York to Sac- Four short years ago, as freshmen, we found our senior year and ramento in a few short hours. The result of White House talks is graduation impossibly far off. It is almost unbelievable that those four still not definite. No word came from years are now in the past. the conference room, although thous- They were four years in which we learned a great deal that we ands of anxious travelers were await- may not even be aware of now. During them we have made many ing to hear whether they were to go lasting friendships and found the stimulation of classes and personali- home, or hunt for available hotel space. ties. We have added to our book of memories a section that will The ODT mobilized for immediate enrich all of our life to come. It is true that we were a 'war class' control, and slapped embargos on all and that our college days were war influenced, but we are grateful but essential shipping. Commercial air- that we were given the privilege of finishing our education while educa- lines were ordered to cancel all reser- tion was at a standstill in many parts of the world. vations, and to stand by to haul neces- sary freight. Now our four years at Madison are nearly over and we realize A. F. Whitney, chief of the Brother- that we are doing many things for the last time. Movies, bridge games, hood of Railroad Trainmen, and Al- f gab sessions, Monday morning classes, walks, picnics, and all the rest vanley Hohnston, Grand Chief of the are the crazy little things that helped build the four years we are now A Sad Affair Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers finishing. Graduation means many things. It means an end to one expressed a deep conviction that the Our attendance at class meetings is a sad affair. We have no phase of our life, and the beginning of a phase even more challenging dispute over wage increases could be right to complain that a few control it considering our record at all than the past. It can only be an ending for a beginning in a world settled in the 5 day truce period, from that needs what Madison has tried and, we hope, given us. For most meetings. , May 18-May 23. The attendance -at class meetings, especially, is a shameful Reflec- of us will never be able to' enjoy another springtime in the valley, a Coupled with this new threat to the valley that has been the beautiful natural setting in the story of our tion on the intelligence and citizenship of Madison Students. All our Nation's economy, the soft coal miners, college days. officers, no matter how capable, are handicapped by this. due to resume their strikes or else re- We are beginning a new era at Madison for the Honor System We can not help the sense of accomplishment intermingled with main on the job tomorrow, after a 12 regret that we must leave so many jobs unfinished. That an even belongs to each of us. What is wrong with us that we cannot see our day truce, have not reached a satis- possibilities as a united, cooperative student body? This disgraceful factory decision. Reluctantly, Presi- bigger job awaits us only adds£.t£P the excitement and the sadness of dent Truman agreed to take over the this, our graduation. attitude must, be stopped by courageous citizenship. Campus must wake up! C. R. mines if the strike was not settled. To those of you who will take our place at Madison we wish you Taking over operations does not guar- luck for we know the best is yet to come. We may leave knowing that (Continued on Page 4, Col. 3) you will take the ideals we have tried to establish and will carry them ——^ , V on to an even greater goal than we ever were able to. In return we A Good Start will try to give our best effort and thought to succeed in this new challenge before us so that both students and faculty may be proud of Most of us recall from our own experience that the first few days Something To the class of '46 knowing that we appreciated the opportunity given us. in college are the most impressionable ones, for it is then that we have We are leaving, but a part of Madison will go with us. Even our first glimpse into a new kind of life—college life. The ideas and Chat About— more than that, wherever we are and whatever we do, a part of us opinions that we form then often remain with us throughout our cam- By PHYLLIS EPPERSON will belong here with you. That is the memory of our college days. pus days. One night not long ago, Pancake Getting off to a good start is important in any undertaking. This C. R. decided that she wanted to starch her is especially true'of such a unique phase of our life at college. freshly washed cottons, so she cooked kill some homesteaders. Bridges then The freshman entering college is naturally somewhat bewildered a panful of starch. When she took it SHOWGOER organizes the homesteaders, and mar- at first. With only three days allotted to her for class registering, up to a friend's room the friend not- ches to town to fight things out with placement tests, and settling down to dormitory life, it is no wonder iced that the starch seemed rather the "saloon boys and others. Scott, By SARAH HODGES that the new girl often becomes discouraged before the real work of thick and said something about, it. however, and the decent citizens Pancake defended herself, saying she •♦Starring at the State theater Mon- straighten things out, with Scott, college-education begins. day, through Wednesday is Abilene Many of the country's leading schools have worked out successful had used 16 cubes, as called for on Dvorak, Fleming and Bridges coupling the box The other girl looked at the Town. The time—1870, and the place up. plans to help ease the new student's adjustment to campus life. At directions, which read, "Use 16 cubes —Abilene, Kansas. Randolph Scott ***To be starred at the Virginia Mon- these schools freshmen enter a few days before the upperclassmen doesn't get much cooperation from for the average-size family wash." day through Thursday is Ida Lupino return. During this time they can become acquainted with the school Sitting in the p.o. lobby last Friday, sheriff Edgar Buchanan, who is backed in Devotion. grounds and facilities, many of its standards and regulations, and can by the saloon crowd. Richard Hale Bettie Norwood kept asking the pas- In "Who's Who in the Theater" learn to know fellow classmates. They are also given, during this sing mob, "Have you voted?" Every runs the place with Ann Dvorak as there is a diagram of the Lupino fam- the star attraction; opposed to Hale pre-school orientation period, tests which will be valuable both to their minute or so, she repeated this ques- ily tree which goes back to 1780 which instructors and to themselves. The results of these tests prevent many tion, which, by that time, was a little is merchant Howard Freeman, whose isn't far enough, for their family tree daughter, Rhonda Fleming, believes students from entering the wrong curricula, and thus save them the frayed around the edges. Spying a fa- has been full of actors for centuries. miliar face, three times she addressed she loves Scott. Dvorak also likes Ida burst upon the English theatrical trouble of changing their courses later. Scott, but fears for his life. The home- If such a plan has worked at so many other colleges, why could her weary and exasperated question to world at the age of 13, as a film extra. this individual. Finally, the girl turned steaders erect wire fences to protect She played her first leading roJe in the it not be made to work at Madison? Many students here feel that the their ranches, under the leadership of and inquired, "Were you ipeaking to motion picture only a year later. The inauguration of a pre-school orientation program at Madison would me?" Lloyd Bridges, but some Texans stam- role was a tempestuous one with plen- greatly benefit the freshmen and thus make them better college students pede the cattle, destroy property, and "Yes, I was. Have you voted?" ty of chance for high drama, and she from a standpoint of both scholarship and citizenship. "Voted for what?" made the most of it. Thereafter, al- "Weren't you in assembly Wednes- though she made several comedies, day?" Miss Lupino found herself playing vix- AMONG NEW BOOKS "Yes." I HE BREEZE ens and the like with increasing fre- "Didn't you hear about the Honor By BETTY LOU HENSHAW quency. It was this type of role which Concealed behind the trees was the Council?" brought her to Hollywood. The King's General by Daphne Du McLean castle where they were my- Member Virginia Intercollegiate Press, "Yes." sterious echoes, lights, and shut off When Ida heard that Willliam A. Maurier j "Well, aren't you going to vote?" Associated Collegiate Press rooms. There was a secret which, for Wellman was about to produce and di- Here is another of Miss Du Maur- "No." rect The Light That Failed, she went ier's dashing, dangerous stories that generations had been told only to the "Why?" Published Weekly by the Student Body eldest son the day he came of age and of Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va. after and was given the role of the we have all been waiting for. Sir Rich- "I'm not entitled to." which was always supposed to sober tragic Bessie, who slashed the artists ard Grenvile, the King's General in "All students are entitled to vote." him profoundly. The Maze is an art- EMILY LEITNER .Editor one masterpiece to ribbons. From this the West, was to marry Honor Har- "But I'm not a student. I'm a sec- fully contrived mystery with a horren- ANCELINE MATTHEWS.Business Manager performance Ida was cheered by crit- ris, who adored him. Several days be- retary." dous ending. BETTIE NORWOOD Assistant Editor ics, and her public alike, and she kept fore the marriage she was crippled for As I said before, Bettie knew the It's a Long Way to Heaven by Abner MARGARET RETD News Editor right on proving she was a highly dra- life. The story is told by her in her face was familiar. Dean MARJORIE DICKIE Cartoonist matic actress. old age. The King's General combines Mr. Warren, from all reports, is ETHEL RADSKIN Headline Editor In her current Warner film, Devo- all the fine points that Rebecca, Jamai- For those who don't particularly like quite an aggravating creature. When PHYLLIS EPPERSON Desk Editor tion, a stirring romance about two sis- ca Inn and Frenchman's Creek had, to read, here is a book of cartoons sati- the home economics girls made ice DUSTY DAVIS Copy Editor ters who fall in love with the same and more. rizing man. Mr. Dean is an expert at cream in class, they brought him sam- CHARLOTTE PARRISH Chief Typist man, Ida shares starring honors with The Maze by Maurice Sandoz depicting human beings* as other hu- ples of both vanilla and strawberry. LILLIA ASHBY Circulation Manager Olivia de Havilland, Paul Henreid and The Maze at Craven Castle was built man beings. This is recommended as Instead of eating it right away, he set LYNN MITCHELL Photographer Sydney Greenstreet. of yew trees in the eighteenth century. a gloom chaser. (Continued on Page 3, Col. 1) THE BREEZE CALENDAR Massed Chorus Saturday, May 25—Orchestra concert, Wilson auditorium, 8 p.m. Opens Recital Thursday, May 30—Town pupils' re- A massed chorus of the Choral club, cital, Recital room, Harrison hall, Glee club, and Freshman chorus will 8 p.m. open the commencement recital to be Friday, May 31—Meeting of all sen- held at 8 p.m., May 31, in Wilson au- By JENNIE SNOWDEN iors and graduating sophomores, ditorium, with the singing of "The For those who can SRare a little time ■ Wilson auditorium, 1:30 p.m.; Heavens Are Telling" by Beethoven, from exams there are some week-end Garden party, Hillcrest, 7 p.m.; "Castillian Bolero" by Levenson, and programs comprised of really soothing Recital, music department, Wilson "Joy" by Townsley-Cain. Barbara Far- music. • auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Saturday: rar will be the soloist for "Castillian Saturday, June 1—Senior class day Bolero," and the chorus will be di- At 2 p.m. over WSVA, the "Or- exercise, Wilson auditorium, 10 rected by Miss Edna T. Shaeffer and' chestras of the Nation" series features a.m.; Movie, "Song to Remember," accompanied by Peggy Dinkel. the Eastman School Symphony, under Wilson auditorium, 3 p.m.;-Recep- the direction of Howard Hanson, as its tion, Senior reception room, sen- Betty Wilkens will play "Prelude and Fugue in D minor," by J. S. Bach, concluding broadcast. iors and guests? 4:30-6 p.m.; Com- on the organ. Joan Edwards goes it alone at 8 p. mencement Dance; 8:30 p.m. m, over WRVA on "Your Hit Pa- Dr. J. Blanton Blek, who will deliver Dr. J. J. Murray, vesper speaker for Sunday, June 2—Baccalaureate service, Doris Tignor and Glada Jarvis will play "Suite Antique," by Stoessel, as a rade" as Johnny Mercer takes a night the Baccalaureate sermon, June 2. June 2. Wilson auditorium, 11 a.m.; Ves- off. pers, Wilson auditorium, 8 p.m. violin duet. Laura Virginia Foltz will accompany them. "Boston Pops Orchestra," over WT Monday, June 3—Commencement exer- ON at 8:30 p.m., opens its program "Oh, Love But a Day," by Prothe- Graduation Sunday To Feature cises, Wilson auditorium, 10 a.m. with Dvorak's "Slavonic Dance in C roe, will be sung by Gwendolyn Major," followed by the overture to Snapp, accompanied by Laura Vir- Goettling Is Cub Reporter "Martha." A special arrangement of Two Presbyterian Ministers ginia Foltz. Lucy Liskey, piano soloist, 'DeBussy's "Clair de Lune" precedes Lou Goettling, freshman, recently will play the first movement of "Sona- Dr. Belle To Give Sermon the ballet number. Another familiar Dr. Murray To Speak passed the tryouts for the Breeze edi- ta Op. 14 No. 2,".by Beethoven. a piano number, Chopin's "A Flat Polon- On 'The War Of Ideas At Sunday Vespers torial staff and is now serving as cub Jane Tate will play "Etude in. C naise," also especially arranged for reporter. Dr. J. Blanton Belk, will deliver the Guest speaker at the vesper service minor," by Chopin, as a piano solo. the orchestra, will follow and the con- baccalaureate sermon on "The War of to be held Sunday, June 2, at 8 p.m. Courtney Mae Fauver, will sing cluding number will be selections from Ideas," Sunda^, June 2, at 11 a.m. in in Wilson auditorium, will be Dr. J. "Homing," by Del Riego. "Habanera" Rodger's "Carousel." Wilson auditorium. J. Murray, pastor of the Presbyterian GIRL ABOUT from "Carmen" by Bizet, will be sung WMBG presents the "Judy Conova Rev. Belk is a Presbyterian minister church at Lexington. by Barbara Farrar. Courtney and Bar- Show" at 9 p.m. "Blue Skies," "I Don't from Richmond. He is a graduate of Wanda Lee Lewter will sing "Fear CAMPUS— bara will be accompanied by Laura Know Enough About You," and "No the University of South Carolina, Col- Ye Not, O Israel" by Dudley Buck. Virginia Foltz. Vacancies" are Judy's songs. Charles Which do you think would be more umbia Theological Seminary, and re- An anthem, "The Night Is Calm and Janice Lohr, organ soloist, will play Dant and the orchestra provide ac- profitable and enjoyable for. incoming ceived his Doctor of Divinity degree Cloudless" (from. "The Golden Le- "Sonata in D minor" by Nicolai. companiment. freshmen, orientation as carried on at from Rollins College. gend"), by Sullivan, will be sung by The Madison College orchestra, di- Sunday: present, or a few days' orientation per- The guest speaker has been pastor in the Glee club, with Helen Housman rected by Clifford T. Marshall, will Among the selections for the "RCA iod before the term formally begins? Richmond for over twelve years. His as soloist. play the Overture to "Merry Wives of Victor Show" over WMBG at 3:30 are Laura Dance—.It would be more bene- recent book, Our Fighting Faith, is Immediately, following vespers, the Windsor" by Nicolai. "Old Mother Hubbard" and "Give Me ficial to the freshmen if they came two now running its second edition. seniority service will be held. This is Misses Tignor and Jarvis are stu- One Hour" sung by Robert Merrill; or three days early. They would be- The Madison College orchestra, with a traditional service whereby each dents of Mr. Anderson. Misses Wilkins "One-zy Two-zy" and-"All Through come familiar with the campus before Mr. C. T. Marshall conducting, wnl year, the seniors, holding lighted can- and Liskey are students of Mrs. Buch- the Day" by Peggy Mann, and Ray- the academic work begins. play the processional. As special music dles, form a figure on the quadrangle, anan. Mjss Tate is a student of Miss mond Paige directing the swing band for the service the Madison College Dr. Duke and Mr. Eagle will light the Elizabeth Miller—A few days orienta- Harris. in "Missouri Waltz." Glee club, directed' by Miss Edna T. candles. tion "period before the term begins Miss Lohr is a student of"Mr. Mar- At 8:30 over WMBG, "American Shaeffer, will sing two anthems, "Psalm would be more profitable because more shall. Misses Snapp, Fauver, and Far- Album of Familiar Music" provides 150," by Caesar Franch, and "Triumph, interest would be prompted and kept rar are students of Miss Schneider. half an hour of popular music. Thanksgiving," by Rachmaninoff. This 'it' That among the freshmen before they are Miss Wilkins is a student of Mrs. The "Hour of Charm," at 9 p.m. enveloped by what seems to be hope- Buchanan. over WMBG, anticipates Memorial ETHEL F. RADSKIN less routine and work. Jane McMurran, Mary Louise Hun- Day v#th a program of music of Amer- Recital Features 14 Elizabeth Williams—It would be mofe tington, Mary Hunter Drewrey, Peggy ica. The orchestra and choir will open profitable for freshmen to begin orien- Tri Sigmas Initiate Wilson; The final Wednesday student recital Van Tteeth, and Dottie Underdown with "Yankee Doodle," followed by tation a few days before the quarter Adopt French War Orphan Jeannie singing "By the Waters of the of the year featured 14 girls. were Sunday visitors at Lucy Bar- begins. This would enable them to be- Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority initia- Minnetonka," and a piano, duet of Ellen Rader opened the recital by ger's home in Lexington. come more adjusted to their surround- playing Cope'land's "Off To The Fair." o ted Miriam Wilson into the sorority "Dixie." Francine and the choir sing a ings and learn exactly what is expect- Tuesday at 7 p.m. medley of "In the Evening by the Anna Catherine Walter played "Doro- Mickey Rice spent the week-end at ed of them. This sorority has recently adopted Moonlight," "Oh, Susannah" and "Old thy" (Old English Dance) by Smith. Washington and Lee University. As one of France's war orphans through Black Joe." Evelyn and her violin then "The Happy Farmer" by Schumann the guest of Mr. Warren Choates. Mary Virginia Carson—Orientation would be more effective for the fresh- the "Save the Children Federation." play "Deep River." "Camptown Races" was played by Ernestine Johnson. o——— men if they could haw it previous to Adoption of a war orphan carries the will be played by the orchestra, and Mary Frances Beckner played Mac Gloria Cegelski was married to En- responsibility of providing food and Francine and the choir will present, Lachlor's "Climbing." sign Daniel McCarthy, Sunday, May 5, the opening of the term, for they would clothing for this child for one year. "Home on the Range." Beethoven's "Sonata op. No. 492" was at St. James Church, Long Island, feel lost when the upperclassmen ar- played by Arrary Hatchik and Lynn New York. rived. Mitchell played "Waltz in D Flat" by They are taking a trip to Chicago Mabel Brumley—It would be more Chopin. and after Dan's return to duty, Gloria beneficial to the freshmen as well as to Calendar Shows Week of Exams Eugenia Savage sang "As Thru The will attend Madison aga'in. Madison to come a few days early. Street" (from "La Boheme" by Puc- o—; They could become more familiar with And Farewells As Graduates Leave cini) accompanied by Laura Virginia The Spanish club held a picnic last the campus and the way that we do By PEGGY VAN REETH having been exposed to the rudiments Foltz. Lois Stine sang "Let All My Saturday, accompanied by Dr. and things here. After all, it is important Life Be Music" by Spross with Cathe- Mrs Martinez. While partaking of fried to everyone to send them off to a good Who'd a thunk it? The way they let of four years of college life, answers rine Bittle at the piano. "Papiljpns" by chicken, bananas, rolls, cream puffs, start. a thing slip up on a gal! On other not- your question concerning her future able occasions they keep you posted Rosenthal was played by Marcelene and iced tea in Shenandoah National Nancy J. Long—It would be more ad- plans with a vague "Oh that? I dun- Berman and Lois Campbell sang Park, Dusty Davis laments how they vantageous to the freshmen to have for months oh the number of days till no." One wonders some fifty years Xmas or Easter or Sump'n—but this, "Pretty Sally" by John Powell, accom- were rained out. There was even a freshmen orientation several days be- later whether this up and coming wo- panied by Jane Tate. heroine in the party who made a major fore that hectic first quarter begins. our red letter day has just sneaked up man of the world is still blissfully Dorothy Burkholder played "Rom- effort to prevent disaster—"Save the June Sterling—If the freshmen come on us. gnawing on the corner of her esteemed anu" by Sibelius, and Barbara Farrar cream puffs!" Ruth Weinthal yelled early, they can get settlled on campus The first suspicion that this week sheep-skin or is still taking the long »..!^»ng "Air de Lia" (L'enfant Prodique) wildly. before the upperclassmen arrive and wasn't just another grind began when way home; by Debussy with Laura Virginia Foltz , o can become acquainted with the rules we felt the hot breath of exams on Of course this vagueness may be a at the piano. A 1943 graduate of Madison, Mar- at Madison. our necks. Rushing to the calendar we stall on the part of the coy young ion Watkins, wed Mr. Robert Eugene Mary Jean Morrison—Having the were met by the startled bare fact that Miss. Could be she is like the Mountie, SOMETHING TO CHAT Herget on April 1$, 1946, at Ashland. ffeshihen come early will be much this ended our last week of classes and always getting her man, and waiting ABOUT— o more satisfactory than the present (ugh!) began the gruelling task of for the opportune moment to look (Continued from Page 2, Col. S) Gloria Garber, a freshman from method. They would not only become 'exams, some for the, last time, others helpless while at the threshold of the it on the desk for a little while and Richmond, was maid-of-honor at her acquainted with the school^rules and not so fortunate. cold, cru-ell world, where men are men continued the lesson. It was just be- cousin's wedding in Norfolk the week- new honor system, but would have a Long about this time we should pull but women are executives! Yes, mar- fore lunch, too. Oh, you cruel man, end of May 11-12. chance to familiarize themselves with out this year's memories and dust them riage is leading in this race to the you! the campus. off cause they are going a lot of places finish. It seems like everyone in the Theta Sigma Upsilon sorority held a smart set is doing it. It seems that Miss Mary Stuart with us from here on in. Or we could picnic on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Mes- Fame and fortune always claim one Mosely (better known as Buckwheat) get sentimental and recite Falstaff sick house. Disciples Elect Officers or more of Madison's graduates. had a brain storm when she sent her while poring ovei* the year's laughs Everyone is eagerly predicting our graduation announcements. She includ- The Disciples Club on campus elect- and gulps—but that would only suc- ASA To Honor Mothers contribution to the stage, screen and ed on her list President Truman and ed officers for the coming year. They ceed in having us all weeping to no White House. Imagine telling your Henry Ford, among others. Strangely Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority will are: Marie Mason, President; Bee Vee avail. So, we will not indulge in the grandchildren that you knew the lead- enough—or perhaps it's not so strange hold a "Mother Patroness" service on Manuel, Vice-President; and Lois emotional dribble of "remember when" ing figure of the day "when!" Or pick- —she received a most courteous reply Sunday, June 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the Campbell, Secretary. These officers but concentrate on the future of our ing up a magazine only to see a famil- from Mr. Ford, saying he regretted YWCA room. The Mothers of about were elected by mailed ballot as the parting seniors and sophomores. iar face, another one of the class of that he could not come to her gradua- 12 girls are expected to be here to par- last meeting of the club was cancelled How inspiring it must be to meet an (Continued on Page 4, Col. 5) tion but that he wished her success. ticipate. d*«fc,tp exams. ambitious sweet girl graduate, who. tr . E BREEZE m* Students Top Trained Elementary 1946 Schoolma'ams 'Round The Disc Dickinson Wins By FRANCES CONNOCK Teachers To Be In Ma^e Appearance Repeating her last year's perfor- Tex Benneke (with the Glenn Miller Faculty, 16-15 By MARGARET REID mance, Dot Dickinson scored 176 Great Demand orchestra) has really hit th/jackpot With its snowy white cover and gold points, the highest number of points in The faculty-student softball game with his latest release, "Hoy! Ba-Ba- (The following article was written trimming, the annuals have again made the Archery Cup tournament held on ended (because of darkness) with the Re-Bop." Doing the vocals himself, he, by Miss Gladys Charlton, director of May 18. Runner-up for the cup was clode score of 16-15 in favor of the their appearance on campus. Dedicated nevertheless, does not hoi the/lime- Elementary Education of Norfolk, Vir- to the children of tomorrow, the Jean Shelley with 146 points. students. light, but gives way to sonre*awfully ginia. Miss Charlton received her B.S. "Schoolma'am" tells of the new build- This tournament is held in the Before a jubilant throng, the game good soloing on the part of his brass Degree from Madison and her M.A. ings and other wonderful improve- spring each year to encourage archery began with an untiring pace of events section. s Degree from Teachers College, ments that the students of the future on campus. All members of the Arch- when Dr. Frederikson exhibited his "The Whiffenpoof Song," more com- Columbia. will find on Madison campus. ery club are qualified to shoot in the unique ground playing. Throughout the monly known as "Baa! Baa! Baa!" is She is a member of the Virginia Each section is introduced with a tournament. entire game the faculty, under the su- on the back. A sax solo with occasion- Education Association, National Edu- picture of hands doing'tasks typical of pervision of Mr. Beverly T. Whit^ al snatches of piano walk away with cation Association, American Associa- that particular phase of college life, kept the student team on their toes. this record. Artie Malvin and the Crew CALENDAR SHOWS tion of School Administrators, Child- and emphasizes the many activities of Holes in the faculty team's field were Chiefs do their part toward making (Continued from Page 3, Col. 5) hood Education Association, American college life which are handed down to filled by Mr. White's and Dr. Turille's this record one of the best, we think, Education Fellowship, and the Alpha the classes of the future. '46. Will we have an aviatrix or an sons, who raised the number of players that has been released in a long while. Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi.) One of the outstanding sections of actress, a model or a murderess? on the field to 14. If these two songs are any indication, Unless the signs of the times are all the book is the group of feature pic- There are numerous possibilities! , Two home runs were hit by Miller, we'd say that the Glenn Miller orches- wrong, the well-trained, enthusiastic tures of campus leaders representing But let's not look further in the crys- faculty team catcher, and one by Mr. young elementary teacher will be Amer- each class. Also in this section are the tra is well on its way toward becom- tal ball as we want to save the sur- White, first baseman. ica's most sought-after employee in pictures of over thirteen representa- ing the nation's number one band prises. We can accept the future, tra- Gracie Lee Van Dyck, softball lead- the years immediately ahead of us. tives to "Who's Who." again. la! With serious intent we take our er, was in charge of the student team. places in the world in_a vain struggle It is true that the teaching field— These and all the other special feat- Benny Goodman spins out with two Batteries for the faculty team were: to keep body and soul together, and the elementary portion of it in particu- ures of our brand new "Schoolma'am" new items that are just about ordin- White, Turille, Reid, McMullen, Fred- the wolf away from the door and the lar—has held no economic promise for make it another annual of Madison erikson, Woelfel, Ikenberry, Rhodes, ary. Liza Morrow's rhythmic chanting parlor! those who wish to enter it. It has been memories to be read and re-read for Warren, Partlow, Miller, Stuart, Tur- for "I Wish I Could Tell You" is rath- called a part-time job, for the ten- mnay years to come. Looking back for only a wee second ille, Howel and Tuck White. months' salary, too small to begin er, refreshing, but "Give Me the Simple we can see two things—it has done Individual pictures of the heads of Batteries for the students were: with, was not adequate to cover a two- Life;" recorded at a faster tempo than nothing but rain and it has been noth- all the major clubs a"nd organizations Kash, Williams, Pickrel, Nethers, Van months' vacation. There were many ing but fun. To make a long story are given and are outstanding because usual, is a little short of Benny's usual Dyke, Mosley, Shelley, White, Michie, excellent prospects who simply could short—Graduates, we wish you the of the curved shape of the tops of the high standards. Dickinson and Pate. not afford to teach. * best of everything. May you all go to pictures. Woody Herman sings and blows Fortunately, this condition brought bigger and better Heliocopters, science blue on his clarinet to bring back, "I've sharply into focus by the wartime cris- Following the trend toward college and Men! Whether you are going to Got the World on a String." Coupled TennisTournaments is, is being remedied by a growing annuals of smaller size, the "School- typing or tools, teachin* or nutz, re- with this is "Love Me" with Frances number of communities. All communi- ma'am" is not as large as those of the member you takevwith you well-wishes Delayed By Rains Wayne adding all the necessary lyrical ties are conscious that something must past few years, but is much more com- galore from your underclassmen. color. The spring tennis tournament be- be done about it. Beginning salaries pact and conveniently arranged. tween the two tennis clubs on campus are being raised in some localities to There is plenty of lyrical charm in has been held back. by unfavorable $1500 a year, in others to $1800, and VIEWS OF THE NEWS the baritoning of Dick Brown for "A Story of Two Cigarettes," and that HAYDEN'S weather. The final match will decide even higher in still others. (Continued from Page 3, Col. 5) which of the two clubs wins the tennis old favprite of yesterday, "I'm Through Dry Cleaning Works The physical conditions under which antee resumption of work. The miners trophy for the years '46-'47. With Love." elementary teachers work are likewise cannot be forced to dig the pits. Suits, Plain Dresses and The results of the matches in the receiving their share of improvement. The nation, even in the time of war, Racquet Club are: The elementary teacher-.is coming has never faced such a critical period. Plain Coats First round: Hartman, Savage; Hart- into her own. It is hoped that the mere Our whole economy is in danger of CLEANED AND PRESSED man, 6-0; Mitchell, Monahan; Mona- trickle of elementary-trained graduates collapsing. han 6-1; Hogshead, Hundley; Hogs- now coming out of our teachers'' col- Despite drastic negotiations with Cash and Carry % .75 leges will soon swell into a group large head, 6-4; Palmer, Grant; Grant, 6-0. everyone concerned, Truman has not 165 North Main Street Second round; Hartman, Monahan; enough to take full advantage_of. the been able to reach a satisfactory settle- opportunities thaWireit—are j^lftj^t certainly Hartman, 6-2, 6-1. ment with either John L. Lewis or the coming their way. The results of the matches* in the Brotherhood. This boiling kettle is due £5. to explode any day, and the reprecus- Pinauet-Club are: Sisterhood Holds Elections sion will be felt even in the valley. First round: Mosely, White; White, At a meeting of the Junior Sister- forfeit; Jarvis, Whitten; Jarvis,, 6-1; hood held Sunday at the home of Mrs. ASK THE STUDENT WHO'S Owen, Mapp; Mapp, forfeit; Preston, J. Mintzer on Ott Street, elections BEEN THERE Mathews; Mathews, forfeit. were held. Officers are as follows: r Loker's Shoe Repairing Shop| Second round: White, Jarvis; White, president, Gloria Miller; vice-president, Delivery Service Resumed 6-1, 6-0; Mapp, Mathews; Mapp, 4-6, Harriet Flax; secretary-treasurer, Phone 86-R 45 E. Market St.' Dorothy Cornblatt; and, reporter, 6-2, 6-3. Audrey Spiro.

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