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' I Student Weekly Publication The Rice Institute Volume XXXII Z788 HOUSTON, TEXAS, 11 OCTOBER 1945 Number 13

Navy, Academic Authorities 1946 Campanile Trustees Authorize Tell Plans For Reconversion Favorites Will Be Return to Pre- War Of Rice to Normal Schedule Nominated Now Salary Schedule Following the usage set last year, I. Navy Students the favorites for the 1946 Campanile Twenty-three Rank Increases The Navy Department will continue its training program will again be selected by the student at the Institute under the present contract until the latter part body as a whole. Balloting will be- Made With Approval of Board of June, 1946. Men now in the Rice unit are to be retained here gin this morning at 8:20, and end at until the completion of their allotted semesters. Since a number 1:30 p. m. Dr. Edgar Odell Lovett, President of the Rice Institute, to- of Navy units in other institutions are being closed at the end Headquarters for voting is the day issued the following announcement: of October, 1945, the Navy has requested N.R.O.T.C. colleges usual table in the usual place— With the conclusion of the war, it appears that the Rice In- to absorb the students involved Sallyport. Each student is entitled stitute will be able to resume its regular academic term and to and to receive these trainees on to vote for eighteen girls, or less if he so desires. From these selections discontinue summer instruction in 1946. This is viewed as a de- 1 November. These men have Election Date Set the school's real favorites should be sirable arrangement since it will afford Faculty members an completed four semesters' apparent. opportunity for a well-earned summer vacation. The Institute work elsewhere, and courses 7 To Name Student The object for making selections has operated since July, 1943, on a twelve months' schedule in ' p in this particular fashion is to be will be set up to continue their Association Prexy sure that those girls who are the real order to train students in the N.R.O.T.C. training from 1 Novem- favorites of the school and who come Navy R.O.T.C. and V-12 pro- ed to 29 June. The Navy estimates instantly to mind as being outstand- Girls' Club Gives grams. that the number of trainees in> resi- ing will be chosen. All students are As Bob Zelsman , now president Gremlin Gambol On "The Trustees have authorized sal- dence at the Institute on or about requested to think carefully about of the Student Association, is sched- aries, effective 1 October 1945, on 1 November may approximate 450. their nominations. To make it easier uled to leave Rice in November for 3 November the basis of the regular academic The Navy has^still to announce its no time is being allowed for fancy further training in the V-12 pro- year of nine months, in order to plans for operation after 1 July 1946. gram, it will be necessary to hold an publicity campaigns. Coming up soon—3rd of No- II. Calendar facilitate postwar readjustment. In To meet this situation, the follow- election for a new president. Six lists of all the girls in Rice vember to be exact. — is that the main, {he salaries represent ad- ing calendar becomes effective from The duties of the Student Associa- are now posted in conspicuous places different dance of the year— vances over those in effect prior to 2 November 1945: tion prexy are to preside at all meet- around the campus. If in doubt, con- the Gremlin Gambol, the Girls' the war. sult these. All Rice girls are eligible. Second semester begins 2 Novem- ings of the Student Council and exer- Club Vice Versa. This year it "The Trustees have also approved cise his duties as prescribed by the If you are really interested in seeing ber (first semester for new trainees.) will be bigger and better than the promotion of twenty-three mem- Thanksgiving—Holiday 22 Novem- constitution of the Student Associa- things done in a really democratic bers of the Faculty, as follows: manner, be sure to vote. No poll tax ever. Buddy Brock and his Or- ber. tion. That is, he must also preside "Claude W. Heaps to be Director will be charged. Christmas holidays 23 December at all college mass meetings, all chestra will furnish the music of the Library and to continue as to 2 January, inclusive. meetings of the Association, and ap- Polls will close promptly at 1:30, and the club furnishing refresh- Professor of Physics; point all committees within the Resumption of classes, 3 January and counting will begin. On the ments and entertainment. Council. The president of the Asso- Szolem Mandelbrojt to be promot- 1946. counting committee are Bob Zels- ciation must be a Senior, and is to ed from Visiting Professor to" Pro- Washington's Birthday—Holiday man, Student Association President; be elected in a general (all-school) Hey, Guy. you wanta be King? fessor of Mathetmatics; 22 February. editors, assistant editors, and busi- election. 1. One candidate from each dorm. Tom W. Bonner, Assistant Profes- semester end 6 March 1946. ness managers of the Campanile and sor to be Professor of Physics; As classes are resumed on Friday, 2. Slime and sophomore classes Commencement 10-11 March. Thresher: Ann Martin, Mildred Mc- Floyd S. Lear, Assistant Professor 2 November, petitions will be due one candidate each. Opening of spring semester 12 Call, Sara Meredith, Don "Red" of History to be Professor of His- by Thursday, 8 November, and are March. u Anderson, Pat West, and Jane Rau- S.'One candidate from joint junior tory; to be handed in tff Muriel Wicks, End of spring semester and begin- bold. and senior classes. head of the election committee, or to James Chillman, Assistant Profes- ning of summer vacation 29 June. Now fold this paper up tempo- 4. Nominees' names must be any member of the Student Coun- sor of Architecture to be Associate Opening of regular session, 1946- rarily and go vote. turned in at the Thresher office by cil. The campaigning for the election Professor of Architecture; 47, latter part of September. (Sep- 0 Next Tuesday, 16 October. er will follow the usual election rules , AU > D. paprison, Assistant Pro- tember^lMe-June, 1947.) 5. It's the gals that do the voting, and will last from Friday, 9 Novem- fessor to be Associate Professor of It is ,found that under this calen- so put up the popular boys. Start ber, until the election on Monday, Tickets For That Chemical Engineering. dar it is possible to satisfy all the campaigning. Somewhere in this 19 November. If a run-off is neces- Gilbert L. Hermance, Assistant requirements of the Navy and to pro- school there is bound to be some- sitated, it will be held on the follow- vide schedules for all Naval trainees. Rice-Texas Game body you'd like to be somewhere (Continued on page 41 ing Monday, 26 November. Expenses III. Spring Semester for Civilian with? for campaigning must not exceed 0 Students and Returning Veterans $7.50. Are Now Available Courses will be arranged for the This dance will follow along the spring semester, 12 March-29 June, Petitions must be signed by 25 usual plan of a different kind of eve- Alumni Paper Puts 1946, for civilian members, both men members of the Student Association, Mr. Lyons of the Athletic Busi- ning that has made the previous Out Third Issue, pnd women, of th» present student none of whom are on probation, and ness Office announced that tickets dances such a success. Remember the by the candidate himself. Members body, and also for returning veter- j for the Rice-Texas game, 26 Octo- first Vice-Versa two years ago, the Now In Mail ans. The taking of work in the spring Qf the Student Council, to any of Sinister Spinster Special?, and the ber, at Austin, are now available at semester will be optional for all whom petitions may be submitted, S.O.O.—Swing Out Sisters—of last civilians. It is anticipated (1) that are: Muriel Wicks (now vice presi- that office. year? This year we will blame all The third issue of the Sallyport, (Continued on page 4) dent, who will preside at the Coun- Only one ticket will be sold for the dirty work on those clever little Rice Alumni paper, is now in the 0 cil meetings until a new president is each blanket tax because of the re- fellows the Gremlins who will be mail, on its way to all former elected), Marion Holland, Tommy duced price of $1.20—$1 plus 20 present in large numbers, but of students, it was announced by the Recreation Dept. Burke, Dean Weeke, Lida Kittrell, cents tax. The ticket will be marked course only those who believe will Alumni office Monday. Says No Movie Jo Ruth Russell, Margee Scott, Ann and attached to the blanket tax or see them. News of Rice's role in the produc- Martin, Sara Meredith, Benton Cain, faculty book and thus presented at Working hard to make the dance tion and delivery of the atomic bomb Because of Mid-terms Anne Bray, Joe Moreledge, Jane gate 6 upon entering. as big a success as before are Janet is prominently featured. Pictures of Farnsworth, Joy Vittitoe, Howard Texas U has asked the coopera- Croom and Bayless in charge of the Dr. H. A. Wilson, who was one of The movie sponsored by the Re- Smith, Betty Jean Fox, Peggy Jane tion of Rice upon the matter of false music, Mitsu Kobayashi and Mike the nation's scientists chosen to woi'k creation department last night was Rester, Johnelle Morrow, and Jimmy representation. A representative will Schol in charge of the tickets—$1.25 on the discoveries of atomic power, Frenchman's Creek, starring Joan Meyers. be at the gate to check holders of per couple or stag—Susie Haynie and Capt. Kermit Beahan, class of Fontaine and Arturo de Cordova. It's 0 blanket taxes and if asked to iden- and Carol Delhom$e on the Zooty '40, who was the bombardier who outstanding, and perhaps redeeming BAND NOTICE tify himself the holder will be re- decorations, •and Jane King and Lore drqpped the atomic bomb on Naga- features, were the, colored scenery, All members of the band are to quired to do so. If identification is Merten on the advertising. saki, are featured on the front page. the low-necked dresses, and the report at the football field before unsatisfactory the blanket tax will High point of the evening will be Football for this season and facul- sound track of Clare de Luriie. 2:30 p. m. Saturday. Copies of the be forfeited. the crowning of the King of the ty changes are included. News of There will be no movie next Wed- Tulane song have been received, and Mr. Lyons has also announced that Gremlins who will be the Rice boy classes from class agents contacted nesday evening because of, exam band members are requested to learn tickets will be available for the the girls vote the GREMLIN THEY for the paper covers the entire last week. it. S.M.U. game 20 October at Dallas. (Continued on page 3) two pages. " " ' ' ' • ^ ' - ' 1 *" ' ' :• "

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*! w ..a _ -M i 20 Years ffm p_JjjUA Rice Institute this year has built courtesy by the Sophomore class, Dear Editor: the first unit of the proposed steel bent on revenge. Moth ball races stadium. Rice has long felt the need were popular events on the program. This is another gripe coming from A Matter of Honor of permanent stands to seat football Various other indignities were per- one who maybe shouldn't gripe. This formed on the ignorant "Greenies" Perhaps Shakespeare best expressed it when, he said, that gripe is concerning the school spirit and track crowds. With Heisman putting out what is claimed to be who didn't know which end was up above all things to be honest with oneself and then as the night of nine-tenths of the student body. half the time. Some of the Fresh- one of the best football teams in the First, before I start my bellowing, men were used on the First Aid' follows the day, it would be impossible to cheat your fellow man. I would like to thank the few people history of the school, and with en- Truly, character is not developed from books; character is that squad to render assistance to those that turned out last Friday night for thusiasm among Houstonians cen- shocked by the actual appearance of which each person, as only each person can know, what he is coming and tell a few others that I tered on the fortunes of the Owls, the the Campanile. understand why they didn't come under the rough pretenses that may have. same 11,000 seats available in the Tony, the gardener, is doing great since it did look like rain. However, Few students consider the fact that by using other students new structure will be practically fill- work on the campus, his latest being quite a few people thought there the arched hedge-way leading from knowledge on examinations they are in reality cheating their were many more interesting things ed at all the games. the West Hall road to the athletic mind and their character. During an examination, an excellent to do. I can't understand that my- Nearly 1300 students went through field (now known as Lover's Lane.) opportunity is afforded to students t improve their mind. And self, for even if the team loses all the mill registering this semester; their games that's no reason for our this is the largest number ever to not only is the mind sharpened, but individual sportsmanship register at the Institute. The new and honesty are tested. spirit to die. They won't lose many more and if more people believe that Slimes were greeted with every Manning: "Say, Doc, that medicine Regardless of the grade on the examination, if students we'll all be better off. you left for my roomie's ear didn't fail to develop the correct sense of sportsmanship—If nothing more school spirit. As I was told just do any good." One major point I would like to is obtained from the examination but a mark, then the time has a few days back, "There are no ex- Doctor: "Well, did you follow the make is that there was more Navy cuses in the Navy." I don't see any directions closely?" been wasted. The important examination of individual character at the Pep Rally Friday than there possible excuse for this. So let's not Manning: "Well, not exactly. It has been failed and the important stepping stone of sportsman- were civilians. There is no excuse for let our spirit die, let's fight until that, since the civilians made this said pour in the organ and we don't ship into the world of today is lost by that student. after the last game with Baylor on have an organ so I poured it in the school their alma mater through —The Honor Council. 1 December.—Donald McLeaish. piano." their own choice and the Navy did 0 not. The civilians should support the teams that ai*e turned out here through thick and thin or leave the A Bit More Noise Please school. I mean that about leaving the school. I realize that school is This morning (Tuesday) two letters to the editor com- primarily to teach you something, plaining about various aspects of last week-end came in. On the but the present day Americans be- whole we must admit the basic truth of the accusations made. lieve you need spirit as well as learn- ing. What say people "Will you But the writers forgot to mention some redeeming features, and yell?" there were a few. The Freshman class showed it In the first place, the band did a grand job both Friday and when only about ten of them turned Saturday nights. In spite of rain and discouraging football the up for the rally Friday night and music makers came through with a couple of fine performances then to top it all off not more than Which should show anyone what Rice spirit deep down at the 10 or 20 Freshmen were in the Fresh- man section Saturday night. Out of core really is. And by furnishing us some foundation upon these 20 a lot of begging was done which to build, the band is a very important contributing factor to get six guys to carry Sammy on to that intangible, School Spirit. Secondly, those present knew the field and then stay down to how to yell. praise Sammy. Those few guys did We admit that the so-called rally friday night was not en- want to carry Sammy on the field during the half, but such a showing couraging—and we were there. It is a terrible commentary on„ would be too sorry' and would dis- the student. s in , genera\ l . when suc1 h a situatio_ . nt t occursj_ : oni je oj f grace the school. All kidding aside, the lit societies had a scheduled dance tor the U.b.O. to attend, r don>t see why in heaven's name and the Rally Club held a meeting at 7:00. If the girls fail to j they come to a school they won't sup- show up, so do their dates. Obvious fact. If the Rally Club, sup- j port. Why don't they leave if they posedly founded and carried on in order to foster such things j don't like it here. Maybe they can improve the spirit themselves. If you as pep rallies, not only fails to show up but makes a conflicting Freshmen will turn out for the Tu- engagement, there is something violently wrong. Another ob- lane game in great style I will vious fact. Thanks to the Ave Maria Club for calling their meet- apologize for half of what I have ing off. said. Now about the game. Yes the team played like they were Another confidential little thing very tired indeed. But they played the best ball they could. And is this, why aren't there more upper- whatever happens on the field, it is up to us to give our team clasmen pushing the Freshmen to- wards doing their Slime duties. You the best support we can. Saturday afternoon let's show them can say that you'll get kicked out of We are with them. This is not the first time Rice has lost the school for trying anything, but may- first three games of the season. It happened in 1937, and that be you won't get caught or maybe eleven went on to win the conference championship. A little of they have many things to do. Don't 50,000 RADARS the right kind Of noise from the right section of the stands try telling them, that doesn't work, might go a long way toward making this a successful season. make them. I always say, "Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained." Maybe WO years before Pearl Harbor the Govern- There is .nothing wrong with the students' ability to yell too many of the upperclassmen are ment asked Bell Telephone Laboratories to here. When Nemir scored that lonely touchdown the noise was not men and are so afraid to do any- T a sample of the roar of Niagara at the flood season. All that is thing that they quiver with the help perfect radar as a military instrument. The needed is more of the same, and oftener. thought of it. I personally believe Bell System, through the Western Electric Com- that is the case. pany, its manufacturing branch, became the na- Last, but not least, I would like Business Mgr. Jane Raubold tion's largest supplier of radar systems. to thank the Navy guys for yelling Bell scientists designed and developed many The Thresher Ass't Bus. Manager .. Mary Simpson so much at the games even though Entered as second class matter, Sports Editor Leo Thomas they do not plan to make this their different types of radars—each for a specific job. 0 -tober 17, 1916, at the post office Men in Service Muriel Wicks alma mater. They were yelling for One particular type was standard for B-29s ^n their buddies. These thanks are ex- in Houston, Texas, under the act of Society Rosalie Meek the Pacific for navigation, target location and tended to every one who gave all March 3, 1879. Subscription price: Club News . Doris Elaine Ehlinger high altitude bombing. Another directed all Navy by mail, »ne year 75 centa they had toward supporting a losing but fighting team. The guys who are guns over five inches. Editor Mildred McCall Beats . Beverly Taylor, King Far- ley, Dorothy McCIeary, Kit Man- doing the rough work aren't quitting This is not surprising, for radar development Ass't Editor Don Anderson so why should we? I hope to see ning, Q. H. Wood, Sass and Bay- and production stem from the same roots that everyone (kicluding ond hundred or less, Evelyn Burke, Lida Kitrell, more Slimes at the Pep Rally Fri- produced and continue to nourish this country's Camille Dockery, Betty Blonnt day night, and there better be more tele|>htonc e system. V' * ,/*<% Seale, Tempe Howze, Martha Ann Slimes in their section Saturday Warwick Hotel afternoon. * Visit Our Moore, Jo Ruth Russell, Mariom Holland, Bob Miville, James Hoey, I am very serious and I hope that Crystal Dining Room " V Pete Marshall, Dave Klager, Clan the student body won't come back S. E. Whipkey, Manager with the same old story that the BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM Bugbaae and Jarvis. Dean ruih^all theft''attempts toward >• f ' o dMiHMMMlii

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K^y^|a| •'• .l4 : ri^VMMV W Swlfe 'i V-i.J] «|H : ?sk SSlt'iMs thiernai- ft 20 Oct. ' ^ " - - - • Try to Break So ThegfLost Again MR*Ba • Wm Column Sophomores' and Slimes' But Maybe Worst With a clear sky overhead and As predicted, the Slimes camo Is Over At Last Predicts myriads of lovely (who'm I kiddin') through with an impressive 6-0 vic- looking on, a battering, crushing toi*y in the Soph-Slime game last Still seeking to break into the win sophomore eleven put on an unparal- Sunday. The Sophs, realizing their By Bob Miville column, the Owls play host this week We maintained our percentage of leled exhibition of sheer power that to a favored Tulane eleven that tied last week of 83 per cent even though amazed and gladdened the hearts of utter lack of talent, depended heav- Well, the grenade that the Owls a strong Florida team in its first we did miss the Rice game. even the most rabid soph followers. ily on borrowed professional ath- tossed into the Pirate's Den proved game this season. Rice will be slight- Friday night Drake meets South Featuring the power slants of letes—Juniors and Seniors. to be jv^t a dud, last Saturday eve. ly outweighed by the Green Wave Dakota State. The Drake Bulldogs, Broadus Atmar and the* tremendous The big score came during the Sparked by the accurate passing of and will go into the game as the though defeated by Tulsa last week line bucking of William Lloyd (I had first quarter when the Sophs, in Sharpshooter Rudy Flores the South- underdog. will hop back to the win side by no trouble downning my half) desperation, made a hopeless (nat- western University lads took the Tulane supporters received a shot defeating South Dakota State. Skaggs, the outcome was never in urally) gamble on a short pass. W. Owls to the cleaners (or should I in the arm when Coach Monk Sim- Alabama over So. Carolina. Ala- doubt. These two, with the aid of say taxidermists?) for a 13-7 count. J. Allen, alert Freshman flash, seized ons announced that three first-string bama defeated a strong L.S.U. team the Baton Rouge twins, Howard the opportunity (ball) and dashed For a while it looked as though the players would return in time for the by three t.d.'s last week and should Smith and Lee Williams, and aided game would turn into a kicking duel Owl tilt. Backs Bill Robertson and have little trouble turning baRudy York of the Tigers has been BOWL FOR HEALTH AND ENJOYMENT Healy, Marck, Graham, and Leamon. victory over John Donaldson to win hitting the ball with regularity—in In third place were Malseed, Bennett, the Intramural Singles Champion- batting practice. The Tigers have Vincent, Zipperly, and Gravenstein. ship? While Skaggs and Owens de- two catchers in the series against at The prizes were $10, $8, and $5. A feated Dunne and Watson 3-1 to top five for the Cubs.—Something of a booby prize of $1 went to the team honors in the Doubles. record for the Cubs.—Del Rice is the made up of Pevehouse, Walsh, Bal- Both Burke and Donaldson made fifth stringer.—Tigers call Roger cer, Swanda, and Zeimke, who hit marvelous returns, but Burke would Cramer "Flit" because he catches so the maples for a low of 3950. Zeimke not let the speedy returns of Don- many flies.—Don't know why the also distinguished himself by getting aldson by, and on many occasions Recreation Tigers call York "Kick-a-poo!" the high single of 209. caught "Big John" starry-eyed. Stubby Overmire is the shortest Plans are stil being made for the Owens of the Navy and Skaggs a man in the series—Derringer, the Ping-Pong tournament to be held civilian, both played well in defeat- ing Arnold and Burke 3-1 in the tallest—York is part Indian.— Bowling Palace soon. O'Neill, Irish.—O'Neill's son-in-law 0 semi-finals; and then again per- formed magnificently in the finals to is his shortstop., Skeeter Webb. GIRLS' CLUB— defeat Dunne and Watson, the "un- This is Passeau's first series (he 6445 Main Across from Rice Stadium der-dogs" who defeated that hard used to play with the Phillies)— (Continued from page 1) pair Bell and Donaldson. Hack made three errors in the sixth WOULD MOST LIKE TO BE game but got on base six of seven LOCKED IN A HANGAR WITH. times—that's sort of balancing the The Navy battalions and the civi- FALL INTRAMURALS books. lians are being asked to nominate Touch Football, Handball, Basketball Jim Tobin worked harder than any their candidates. Touch football and handball tour- pitcher in the sixth game. He pitched This is the one Rice dance of the naments will start the first of the twelve innings in the bullpen. It's year that all Riceites can attend. next term, with basketball coming a good thing the Tigers didn't need THE CHICKEN SHACK There will be no one who can say a little later. So talk it up, get teams him or he wouldn't have made jit to a "but I don't have a date," 'cause all organized and ready to enter when the mound. you girls can come hag or ask a entrees are being accepted. And by Monday's game was the longest in Remember us when vou want the finest boy and you boys can ask your date the way, these intramural tourna- World Series history. It lasted three if you wish, , (but you can't cow® ments apply to the Navy as well as and a half-hours.—Bill Nicholson is stag.) the citizens. Make the intramurals a finally out of the doldrums—He's Remember, its the first Saturday success! batted in huge numbers of runs. FRIED CHICKEN. night of the new term, 3 November, Notice pertaining to entries and Tigers better win or else—Barnes 8 'til 12 at the Field House. Let's deadlines for Fall Intramurals will will lose eleven smackers.—Schar- hope it'll be a big victory celebra- appear in the first THRESHER of lach has his resources on the Cubs. tion after the Texas Tech game! the next term. The Cubs have got "it." students now in residence will de- sire to remove deficiencies and to Things Shonld Be build up credits in the spring semes- By Rosalie Meek •p ter, and (2) that certain acceptable Mr. and Mrs. Gantewell D., Gantt f- Front—Exams new veterans and veterans who have announce the engagement of their There is probably not a person on been former students at Rice, will daughter, Eugene, to Walter Web- also wish to build up credits and to I ! ing what a good humor parents, etc., the campus who has not noticed the ster Cummings, United States Ma- All's quiet on the Institute Front! take refresher work. fc N For a little while at least. Probably 1 can be put into by a few passing increased tempo of Rice's spirit. Yes, rine Corps. Miss Gantt graduated at I most people have noticed a worried marks (it is not amazing how un- the football season is probably a Most of the courses named below Rice, where she was a member of look on several faces—mostly Fresh- pleasant a couple of 5's floating major factor, but there is another are double courses. They will meet the E.B.L.S. I man girls. They haven't quite gotten around can make your home life.) element which definitely deserves its six times a week throughout the se- around to cracking the books yet Also your scholarship determines due credit for all the spontaneous mester with double laboratory work. and have just realized that exam status of your membership in many pep it contributes. It will be possible to earn credit for. TheP.A.L.S met with members of A.I.E.E and A.S.M.E Suiday af- time is greatly close at hand. of our campus organizations—and The lowly Slimes have been more an entire year's work in a subject by ternoon at the home of Miss Louise Or else you have seen a slightly you don't want to have anything to than active in the pep rallies and completing successfully a double Loose. Plans were made for their hagai'd expression wandering about do except study next semester—do games. Their compliance with the course. The normal civilian student's you ? program will be restricted to the formal dance. above a few necks. These should rules set down for them has been a # • * have started studying and have real- „0 splendid asset for renewing the spirit equivalent of two full courses. ized the futility of i tanyway. here at "Ye Olde Rice." Various ac- For these programs courses such The College Women's Club Little Society ticles in campus publications have as the following will be offered ac- honored the Senior students of Little has been planned in the P.A.L.S.,A.I.E.E.,and mentioned their pajamas and other cording to need: Rice and the University of Houston way of social activity for the rest activities. They have even managed Freshman Courses Friday afternoon with a tea at of October except for the gatherings XML Hold Ball to get a rise out of some of the pas- Mainly for refresher work and for Cohen House. on Saturday known as football siveolder Owls who seemed not to removal of deficiencies. * * <• games. Some really eager people give a hoot. In Crystal Room Biology 100 The members of E.B.L.S are have taken books to the games to Let's commend the frosh citizenry Chemistry 100 planning a Halloween party at get a few licks in—but this is not a for their active, exuberant participa- the home of Miss Tempe Howze. wise policy because they usually end The Pallas Athene Literary So- tion in bringing Sammy back and English 100 j p j i Miss Ann Bray is in charge of the up with a bookful of coke or mus- reviving his spirit. Slick sliding, you renc 1 ciety. the American Society of Me- food, assisted by Miss Mary Weis- tard smeared pages. suppressed Slime supporters, steady Mathematics 100 chanical Engineers, and the Ameri- mann and Diane Dockery. A bright spot in all this is the can Institute of Electrical Engineers shouting shall send Sammy sailing Physics 100 hope of more vacation. That we are working together to present to smoothly, snatching some sure share Spanish 100 would like. A big part of the student the Institute on November 10, a of shining Southwestern struggle Sophomore Courses 1-2 Advanced Spanish courses. Such courses in Engineering and in body is planning a jaunt to Austin dance the likes of which has never spoils. Support smartly—step up Biology 220 for the l»ig game up there. We'll all Architecture as may be determined. been seen. Noted celebrities from steadily. Spirit shall swiftly surpass Business administration 220 need a few days to recover. —Edgar Odell Lovett. near and far have been asked to at- swaying shysters, strewing strag- Chemistry 220 Well, Study Some tend—naturally that means all the gling strugglers slashing smoldering Economics 200 Student ( ?) are reminded, how- many representatives of the forty- shambles, shamefully solemnly sub- ' English 200 ever, that it is often best to study a eight states now attending Rice in mitting to Sammy's stalwarts. (Edi- j French 200 bit for the examinations at the end both the Naval unit and the other tor's Note: Try saying that last j German 100 or 20C of each semester. It is really amaz- students who came here of their own aloud.) j Mftthenfatics 200 free will. Of course, everyone wants 0 Philosophy 210 his state represented, and announced FACULTY PROMOTIONS— Physics 200 QLuLt New& before the awestruck crowd, so all Sociology 20Q are planning" to come. Mr. Bo>b Douglas, sponsor of the / ! (Continued from page 1) Spanish 200 1 P.S.A. will be guest speaker at the A peace conference between the Such courses in Engineering and meeting of the M.S.U. Tuesday. Ev- ASME, AIEE, and PALS wa. /eld j Professor to b? Associate Professor in Architecture as may be deter- eryone who turned out for the lunch- Sunday to decide the reparations Physical Education; mined. eon two meetings ago is invited to and lend-lease to be imposed upon j Henry 0. Nicholas, Assistant Pro- Junior and Senior Courses come, for there will be more refresh- each other and the happy delegates | fessor to be Associate Professor of Architecture 510 ments served. who will attend. It was decided that ; Chemistry; 2 Biology courses. • * • an armistice would precede the gala j George H. Richter, Assistant Pro- 1-2 Chemistry courses. The Ave Maria Club has a meet- affair (in other words, park your j fessor to be Associate Professor of 2-4 Advanced English courses. o ing tonight at 7:30 in the Varsity pistols and blackjacks at the door Organic Chemistry; 1-2 Advanced French courses. Room of College Inn. There will not and put on your most simpering j Andre G Bourgeois, Instructor to Education. be one Friday because of the pep snide-) and that the import tax would J be Assistant Professor of French; History. * rally. It will be an important dis- be as usual ($2 per representative, , Carroll Camden, Instructor to be Physics. cussion meeting with an interesting but if he wants to bring a sample Assistant Professor of English; Psychology 300 of his constituent's femininty the , o ^ t ^ u speaker. . , , , J , THugT h S. Cameron, Lecturer to be The new secretary-treasurer is Pat rate would be increased to a paltry ! $2.50—which |s not much of a com- j Barber. We lost the old.,one, Cara Engineering; Jean Mueller, through the sacrament pliment to the young lady who no I doubt considers herself more valu James B. T. Downs, Instructor to of matrimony. be able than 50 cents.) ! Assistant Professor of Mechani- The Crystal Ballroom of the Rice \ ca' Engineering; RECORD HITS Hotel is to be the scene of the In- I Michael V. McEnany, Instructor HARRY JAMES ternational affair; however, the ! to be Assistant Professor of Elec- It's Been a Long. Long Time. South American Room has also been ! trical Engineering. Autumn Serenade. reserved to foster better relations Winfred O. Milligan, Research Assistant to be Assistant Professor TOMMY DORSEY to our Latin American friends who of Chemistry; A Door Will Open. invariably come attended with the ' Fred V. Shelton, Instrcqtor to be Aren't You Glad You're You Scotch, or as reasonable a facsimile Assistant Professor of French; " ELLA FITZGERALD as th'ey can afford, (which too often Verne F. Simons, Instructor to be It's Only a Paper Moon, isn't very reasonable.) Assistant Professor of Economics; i'm Going to Gcv You Out of My No one should be left out of this Joseph D. Thomas, Instructor to be Heart. Rice-history making peace parley- Assistant Professor of English; FRANK SINATRA OPPS-party; so, make plans to rep- Floyd E. Ulrich, Instructor to be Lily Belle. resent yourself at the Embassy Ball. Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Wimm Don't Forget Tonight Tomorrow. 0 ' Research figures reveal that the .George W. Whiting, Instructor to 1201 chief cause of divorce in America is be Assistant Professor of English; Main GOGGAN'S marriage. —Bev. Taylor. George C. Williams, Instructor to ' Mv" *v.v be Assistant Professor of English; ..V.V.WjW Carl R. Wischmeyer, Instructor to . .WSMavS be Assistant Professor of Electrical Meet At. .. Engineering; and Lee Hodges, Assistant in French and Spanish, to be Instructor in RECORD CENTER French and Spanish." 2516 Bellaire Blvd. L-7567 To Hear Latest Recordings— Balcer: "Why do you call that IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME—Harry James girl you were dancing with Mus- ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE—Johnny Mercer, tard?" Walsh: "She's always on^my Lily Belle, Frank Sinatra dogs.*' ALBUMS ... • • * ' RAVELS BOLERO, Boston Symphony Keenan: "When would you say Music From CARMEN, Stokowski & New York City beef was the highest?" Symphony Cooke: "When the cow jumped the moon."