Twenty-two First Classmen Seek Admission to Army Under Thomason Act

ROTC Office Army Inspection Columbia Columbia's recording bands ap- At The Theatres BY BOB DUNLAP Is Scheduled Posts List SPINS & NEEDLES parently have spring fever conquer- For May 23-24 ed. Most of them are in the midst Of Applicants of location changes and theater en- The annual Inspection of the gagements. Orrin Tucker and Bon- Here it is! Duke Ellington and ROTC by the Army Examining Certainly welcome on recent re- nie Baker opened at the Waldorf- Twenty-two first classmen have his famous orchestra playing two Board will be made on May 23 and leases have been the Increasingly Astoria in New York, Tommy Tuck- signified their intention to enroll of his greatest immortal jazz clas- 24, lt was announced by the ROTC fine performances of Gene Krupa er took his orchestra Into the Fiesta for a trial period in the army un- sics with new arrangements In a office this week. and his orchestra. Drummer-man Danceteria the same night, Eddy der the Thomason act, the ROTC new recording. The Duke's name Krupa comes through again with Although no definite plans have Duchin moved into the swank Per- office announced today. has never before appeared on a a coupling In the romantic tradi- been made as to just what proce- sian Room at the Plaza, besides This act, which has beeh in ef- record promising the immediate tion which carries a punch that's dure will be followed, it is believed doubling at the New York Strand fect here since 1936, admits to the public reaction of this coupling of an extra bonus. "It Happened in that the routine will be somewhat (Continued on Page 6) army SO second lieutenants a year Mood Indigo" and "In My Soli- Kaloha ("It's a Date") falls into the same as in past years. after a trial year ii> the army. tude." Viewed from any angle this the "cheek-to-cheek" school of dance Under this act, any men who have Orders have already been pub- is a "must" recording, worthy of tempo. Slow and yet bouncy, it af- lished changing drill period to after completed the advanced ROTC special merchandising efforts. "Mood fords a chance for the Krupa sax the academic work in the afternoon Staple & Fancy Groceries course—and are physically fit—are Indigo" opens with an Ellington section to go legato in a lazy, ef- to allow three units to prepare for eligible to be accepted for service piano solo, rippling and beautiful. fortless fashion that brings out the examination. Old Virginia Hams at some army post. These men live Full band then takes the haunting nicely blended tones. Brass holds A garrison review will probably the life of an officer, do the work refrain In slow, drag tempo. Un- the background with mutes pre- be held the 24th, and practical ex- of an officer, and are generally test- folding shades of tone and orches- dominating. Howard Dulany carries amination of the different classes ed for all the qualities which a good tral colors rarely achieved by any off the vocal chores in a highly will also be held. officer must possess. Detailed ef- orchestra, Duke adds the pungency creditable fashion. Full band takes The examining board will con- ficlency reports are kept of every of Cootie Williams unique trumpet it out on the sock chorus with a sist of Lieut. Col. J. Hamilton Davi- stylistics as a "noodling" effect man's performance, and at the end restrained drive. "I Love You Too son, Infantry, who will act as presi- around the melody. Ivy Anderson McCOY'S of the year, SO of these men who Much" shows signs of forthcoming dent of the board; Major J. C. Cook, takes the vocal In husky blues have the best physical and effi popularity. Irene Daye for the cute Field Artillery; and Major Robert fashion, with exceptionally clear ciency records are taken into the lyrics. Tempo is bright, with full TOMORROW Wright, Cavalry. Colonel Davison diction and understanding of the service as second lieutenants. band again taking honors and State: "Road to Singapore" has just been transferred to Rich- lyrics. Ben Webster's sax highlights Krupa's presence at the drums be- These men .are usually stationed Lyric: The Courageous Dr. Christian mond. Major Wrigfit has two sons the finale of the ephocal disc. "Soli- ing felt all the way. Another good SCHOOL SUPPLIES with the samp unit as that in which SATURDAY in the corps, one in the cavalry, tude" (1934), played in the same double for the multitude of Krupa their ROTC training was complet- State: "My Little Chickadee" second class, and one in the artil- effective slow drag beat, reaches admirers. Personnel: 3 trumpets: NEWBERRY'S ed, btu it 'As not compulsory that lery, third class. the heights in the new recording "Shorty" Cherock, Torg Halten, men do continue In the same unit. Lyric: "Texas Renegade" treatment. .Ellington at his best, "Corky" Cornelius; 3 trombones: 5 & 10c Stores In the past years, a final com- J. M. Hall: The Secret of Dr. Kildare which means a record truly worthy Floyd O'Brien, Al Jorden, Sid ROAD TO SINGAPORE Chickadee" within the limit of the petitive examination has served to of the Jazz masterwork label. Ivy Brantley; 4 saxes: Sam Donahue, Reviving the tropic air theme, Hays office. determine the men to be commis- Anderson again for the lyrics. In Bob Snyder, Clint Neagley, Sam and swing sioned, but this year's plan of "MY LITTLE CHICKADEE' the new recording, Ellington reaf- Musiker; 4 rhythm: Gene Krupa, into the hit song scene with many choosing the most able men by the WINS TOP HONORS FOR AMER- firms his position in the top row of Biddy Bastien, Remo Biondi, An- of the current favorites in "Road to efficiency reports ls regarded as ICA'S NO. 1 STINKEROO. IT all-time American music masters. thony D'Amore. conductive to the success of the ex- Singapore." , who REEKS FROM START TO FIN Personnel: trumpets: Wallace Jones, PETE'S would be lost without her famous ceptionally well trained VMI gradu- ISH. IN SHORT, IT IS A PURE For the past few weeks, the vari- Cootie Williams, Rex Stewart; ate. sarong, does her bit to liven things AND SIMPLE BATTLE FOR trombones: Lawrence Brown, Joe up when she accompanies Bing and ous sectional clubs have been in- The present list of men who ex- FOOTAGE BETWEEN MISS WEST active. However, with the advent Nanton, Juan Tizol; saxes: Otto University Cleaners TAXI Bob's interpretations with her ap- pect to enter the Army through the AND FIELDS. A MORE PROFIT- Hardwicke, Johnny Hodges, Barney UNIFORMS pealing voice. An added attraction of spring these clubs have begun ABLE AND ENJOYABLE AFTER Bigard, Ben Webster, Harry Car- Thomason Act is as follows: E. P. is Jerry Colonna, the "Oomph Boy," to make plans for the near future. Cleaned and Pressed 50c NOON COULD BE SPENT IN THE ney; guitar: Fred Buy; bass: Jimmy Pressed 25c Y. Powell, Infantry; J. W. Kohns- whose "Carreeeeeee Me Back to Old These plans include a banquet, elec- HAY. Blanton; drums: Sonny Greer; piano Phone 749—Fast Service tamm, Infantry; H. L. Rucker, In- Virginny," rivals Bing Crosby's ef- tion of new officers, and a program for the corps trip next year. Duke Ellington. Phone 711 fantry; D. G. McMillin, Field Ar- forts as the sweet potato piper. Bing tillery; W. Greenwood, Cavalry; G. and Bob represent two men of the THE COURAGEOUS DR. Texas Club B. English, Cavalary; W. C. Glover, sea, who become involved in so- CHRISTIAN The Texas club, according to Don Field Artillery; V. J.* Thompson, Matter, president, is planning the studio audience, but which can State Drug Co. ciety undertakings. A little action Jean Hersholt, well-known for his Field Artillery; R. B. Ritchie, Field mixed banquet for the First Class be imagined by air listeners. Inc. (Formerly Rice's takes place, and the boys disap- roles as Dr. Dafoe with the Dionne Artillery; A. L. Wadsworth, Field Hop week-end. Cadets will bring The other new radio quiz con- Across from State Theatre ESSO SERVICE pear, to turn up in Kaigoon, a town Quintuplets in previous pictures, * Artillery; C. Beach, Field Artillery; their dates, and a guest speaker will test is called "Take It or Leave It," near Singapore, where the fun be- comes to the screen as a doctor Try Our Barbecue Sandwich. P. B. May, Field Artillery; D. G. be invited. There will be a meeting and the contestant is questioned by gins. again. This time, however, he comes PHONE 41 — WE DELIVER next week to decide on arrange- announcer Bob Hawk and if he is Van Horn, Field Artillery; R. L. as Dr. Christian in the picture, "The WOODWARD Sweeney, Cavalary; L. D. Matter, ments for this. lucky he wins a $1 prize. If he MY LITTLE CHICKADEE Courageous Dr. Christion," who chooses, however, he may forfeit Field Artillery; A. V. Carr, Field tries to carry out social reforms Roanoke Club & BOWLING "Come up and see me sometime," the $1 for a $2 prize question, and Myers Hardware Artillery; M. B. MacKinnon, Infan- without anyone appreciating it, un- Andy Turner, president of the * yes, no less than the male world's so on until it is possible for him to Colt Revolvers, Remington try; A. R. K. Keesee, Field Artil- til he proves himself in the face Roanoke club, has planned a meet- old friend Mae West has returned forego six questions and after Guns, Kleanbore Shells lery; W. J. McKee, Cavalry; F. H. of tragedy, and his "former enemies ing to be held in Room 128 immedi- North Main Street to carry on where she left off. She answering the seventh, he would And Ammunition Barksdale, Cavalry; F. D. Marshall, rally to his side. A tense, dramatic ately after supper on Thursday of Phone 451 isn't alone, though, because with receive a $64 prize. Phone 72 Field Artillery, and M. M. Reynolds, her reputation, it was probably felt picture, but one that could hardly this week. Officers for the new Infantry. that a little straight comedy in the be called without excitement, as in year are to be elected at this meet- person of W. C. Fields, was neces- his treatment of unruly law-break- ing, and it is very important that sary to hold the picture "My Little all members be present. Assignments Carolina Club CIVIC Since there is a good indication BOWLING ALLEYS that the corps trip next year will THE HEALTH CENTER For Camp Duty be to Charlotte, N. C„ the Carolina RADIO REVIEW club is making plans for the recep- Open 8 a. m. 'till 12 p. m. Are Made tion of the corps. A meeting will be ;By DICK BALDWIN^ held some time within the next few Accompanying the second class On April 28, the radio networks weeks to elect new officers, who men to camp this year will be Maj Compliments of change to Summer time, and al- Swain's Delight will work on the plans of the trip or Heiner and Captain McCone with though this will affect those parts during the summer. the Field Artillery at Ft. Hoyle, Huger-Davidson Sale Company, Inc. of the country now on standard Md.; Major Ellis with the Infantry time, there will be no difference in Ballroom at St. Joe, Mich., on May at Ft. Meade, Md.; Captain Morton Lexington, Va. time to those places already on 11. Harold Stokes and his orchestra Staunton, Va. with the Cavalry at Ft. Belvoir, Va.; daylight saving. So don't worry if with the featured singers Edna according to the latest information your favorite program dosen't ap- O'Dell and the Tree Graces with GIVE HER A available at the ROTC office. pear on its supposedly scheduled Wesley Summerfield were invited No definite orders have yet been time, because you're apt to find it to attend the festival at St. Joe "Brother Rat Doll" received from the War department on the air an hour earlier. Benton Harbor, which will take as to the officers to go, but it is place next month. playing the "Spirit" For Dally Photo Servtoe Se thought at this time that the above Nicholas Nabokoff, head of the named officers will accompany their Wells college music department, has As though the collegiate world Andre William Darden units. just transformed the newest Archi- were not suffering enough during MILDRED MILLER'S It is still uncertain as to whether bald MacLeish poem, "America Was the spring months worrying about STUDIO or not Captain Brimmer will join Promises," into a cantata and has the impending June examinations, Gift Shop BOOM 156 the Field Artillerymen at Ft. Hoyle. also composed music for It. This the Columbia Broadcasting System Telephone 134 8 W. Nelson Street He ls scheduled to report for duty selection will be heard over the has introduced new quiz contests at this station on June 15, 1940, to Columbia Broadcasting System on over the air waves, among which succeed Colonel Fray, but it is not Thursday, April 25. This program are two rather original and ingeni- ous types. "Truth or Consequences" known if he will be granted a leave has already featured two other Mac- It's photography at its best when Andre takes the picture. of absence over the summer. If he Leish poems, and previous callab- is one of these two, and it was THE DUTCH INN is not, it seems very possible that oration between Nabokoff and Mac- originated by Ralph Edwards, the * You'll like our true-to-life portraits, taken, developed and he will join the group at Hoyle. Leish resulted in the dance, "Union announcer for the show. finished by men who know and like their business. Pacific," which was such a great It was patterned after the old success at Monte Carlo for a num- They're hunting for a man. parlor game of the same name, how- Lightning Strikes Thrice ber of years. The new piece will be Bob Hope greets them, "Hello ever, in this case the lucky winner For Nice Rooms In Same Place, Too a contrast to "Union Pacific," how- girls — you are girls?" Looking receives a $15 prize besides having and like two fugitives from a mirror, Pittsburgh, Pa., ACP — While ever, in that the latter was written the satisfaction of knowing the they wear this get-up as Brenda thousands of students sit quietly fora Ballet Russe, and the "Amer- answer. Of course the result of a Just Wonderful Food La Frenzie and Cobino Fright, faiure to answer is some comical in their classes in the University ica Was Promises" is intended as a stars of the Hope broadcast heard assignment appreciated more by of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learn- resume pt American history, over WLW from NBC Tuesday ing, lightning may be shivering the nights. In real life they're good spire of the Cathedral, for it has The Bell Telephone System will lookers whose respective names been struck more than any other inaugurate a new program over the are Blanche Stewart and Elvia Allman, and there's some talk McCRUMS building in the university district, stations of the National Broadcast- they'll continue through the sum- ADAIR-HUTTON, Inc. ing Company starting on Monday, declares H. E. Dyche, professor and mer programs whilt Hope vaca- "Serving The Public Over Half Century" • April 29, from 7 to 7:30 p. m., EST. head of the department of electrical •ons. Lexington, Virginia—Phone 58 engineering. The new series called "The Tele- lar songstress has a technique of A bolt of lightning which attain- phone Hour" presents James Melton, Complete Line of her own and has gained interna- ed the crest magnitude of 21,000 am- tenor; Francia White, lyric soprano; tional fame within a year because peres, enough electricity to supply and the Ken Christie mixed chorus of 14 voices with Don Voorhees' of her originiality. She has gone EASTMAN KODAKS four and a half Catherrals at one symphonic orchestra. The program the way of all popular celebrities, time, hit the university building. THE LITTLE CAFE will consist of semi-classic, light having influenced the latest female and These direct contacts have been operatic, and popular music. fashions and appeared in a movie, observed. The first occurred early to say nothing of having made a last spring, when 16,000 amperes Remodeled for the VMI Cadets Photographic Supplies few photograph records. shot through the Cathedral. A 3,000 As a result of the United States' * volt disturber was shattered by the invasion of the South American The program "Romance in Rhy- TRY OUR T-BONE STEAK DINNERS stroke. The second "undirectional musical field with a picked sym- thm," heard every Monday even- CHINESE DISHES—ITALIAN SPAGHETTI surge" was confirmed on June 10 phony orchestra, the Mutual Broad- ing over the Mutual network, was and reached 21,000 amperes. The casting Network has decided to fea- selected to appear at the great Ap- OPEN ALL NIGHT DURING VMI DANCES Enlarging Service last recorded hit came between Oct. ture a bit of the Southern talent ple Blossom Festival Ball, which is with their sensational rendition of 21 and 25, 1939. to be held in the large Shadowland Carmen Miranda, who did a beau- and Rutgers university will celebrate tiful job of her native music on the the 175th anniversary of its found- Fifth Row Center program of the Special Developing ing in October. coast-tocoast network last Friday night. At the present time, she is J. Ed Deaver & Sons WELCOME CADETS The Daily Cardinal, University appearing in Chicago at the Grand Clothiers and Furnishers Headquarters for of Winconsin publication, recently Opera House with her own group PHONE 25 ALL MEv« FURNISHINGS Call 57 and 75 noted its 48th anniversary. of native musicians. This spectacu-

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