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The Western Mistic, January 28, 1955

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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at RED: a Repository of Digital Collections. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Western Mistic by an authorized administrator of RED: a Repository of Digital Collections. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 7 Commission Candidates Western MiSTiC For Election Listed Student written, edited, and printed on campus each week The 42 candidates who will run in Education commissioner and vice the Student Commission primary elec­ Year 31 — Issue 14 president — Barbara Eckles, Vivian State Teachers College, Moorhead, Minnesota Friday, January 28, 1955 tion, Tuesday, February 15, were an­ Floberg, and Stanley Motschenbacher. nounced this week. Introduction of Secretary-treasurer — Rachel Brig- the candidates will take place Wed­ gs, Ralph Burke, Rae Iverson, and nesday, February 9. That day has Gay Johnson. been set for the general election. Athletics — Donald Anderson, Lew High School Leaders to Attend Additional names may be added to Johnson, Marvin Olson, and Ronald the ballot by petition. A valid peti­ Thompson. tion must be signed by the candidate Forensics — Barbara Caughey, and the prescribed number of stu­ Sandy DiBrito, Rodney Mapes, and Citizenship Conference Saturday dents, and be submitted to the sec­ Robert Melchoir. retary of the Commission or its official Music — Frances Berkley, Ronald From as far south as Canby, about the topic, "What do we mean by Clarence Glyasrud, Dr. Joseph Kise, representative before 3 p.m. next Kragness, Vernon Kuhn, and Ruth 160 miles, to as far north as Hallock, good school citizenship?" and Dr. Amos Maxwell are faculty Wednesday. Moe. 200 miles, will come students from Those chosen as "best citizens" members working on this conference. Four per cent of the student body Pep — Arthur Chard, Mary Ellen 49 schools. Approximately 196 high from these groups will participate in It is interesting to note that of the is needed for a petition for President, Kjelstrom, Joanne Lewis, and Robert school students are expected to be on another panel discussion at 1 p.m. 130 who attended the conference and Education Commissioner and Utke. campus Saturday, January 29, to at­ The topic then will be "What role here last year, 60 per cent were Vice President. Eight per cent is re­ Properties — James Handorff, Don­ tend the Citizenship Education con­ should the church, home, and school straight "A" students and 70 per cent quired for all other officers. If a stu­ ald Hamerlinck, Frank Leidenfrost, ference. each play in the development of good had held class offices. One can readi­ dent signs more than one petition for Glen Matejka, Henry Ortner. The students are chosen, two each citizenship?" ly see how these two go hand-in- each office, his name will be struck Publicity — Delores Goodyear, from the junior and senior classes, on From these groups four students hand: About 75 per cent of the boys from both. Joan Hallett, and Neil Sussenguth. the basis of their merit according to will be chosen as the most outstand­ participated in school athletics. The individual or group circulating Religion — Sylvia Adkins, Gene a questionnaire sent to each of the ing of these "best citizens" and at. Also from this group of students, a petition for a candidate will be res­ Manning, and DeLayne Riedberger. schools. One boy and one girl will 2:30 they will speak on "What can thirteen are now MSTC freshmen. ponsible for the conduct of the candi- Social — Darlene Goodyear, Ron­ represent that class as the outstanding we and our town do to combat ju­ They are Dorothy Anderson, Herman; dates's campaign. ald Miller, Chell Soeth, and Follard good school citizen. venile delinquency?" Moderator at Gary Anderson, Wolverton; Delsie The candidates for the 1955-1956 Thurn. At 10 a.m. the session opens by di­ this meeting will be Mr. Vance Thy- Charais, Crookston; Gloria Dam- Student Commission are: Next week's MiSTiC will feature viding into eight groups for panel sell, county attorney. At 3:30 Presi­ mann, Steven; Elizabeth Ettesvold, President — Norma Hoving, Donald pictures of the candidates and their discussion. Every group will discuss dent O. W. Snarr will present awards Glenwood; Owen Hagen, Fertile; Miller, Bruce Reski, and Gerald answers to the pre-election question­ to these deserving four. Jeanne Johnson, Hendrum; David Warner. naire prepared by the Commission. Several people on campus have Nelson, Clinton; David Pansch, Two Sororities been active in preparing for this con­ Graceville; Carol Spainhower, Whea- ference. Representative of the cam­ ton; Romanine Weigand, Elbow Lake; 7 7 pus high school is Student Council Earl Zicafoose, Borup; and Joan God Needs Men Film Hold Dinners president, Erling Johnson; from our Fowler, Moorhead. Joan was one of own Student Commission are Rhoda the four chosen as "outstanding best The Beta Chi sorority will hold its- Senechal and Anna Varriano. Dr. citizen" last year. formal rushing dinner February 2, at Will Be Shown Tonight 7 p.m. in the Avenue room of the Religious Emphasis Week activities Graver hotel in Fargo. Theme of the Motion Picture council, and received will draw to a close this evening with the special award of the International party will be "Beta Heaven." Red River Valley Debate the showing of a film, "God Needs Catholic Film office. Gamma Nu actives and nished Men" followed by a social hour in "God Needs Men" was also the will be entertained in the South Ingleside. Room of the Gardner Hotel Monday, international prize winning film of the Scheduled on Campus A brilliant and inspiring French Venice Film Festival. January 31, at 6:30 p.m. by the film, "God Needs Men" will be This deeply absorbing film tells the Gamma Nu Alumni association. MSTC and Concordia college will 11:30 Saturday morning. shown in Weld auditorium this eve­ story of a group of hardy islanders Traditional theme for the occasion be the scene of the annual Red River "How can we improve our edu­ ning at 7:30 p.m. off France's Brittiny coast who used is' "The Captain's Diner." Valley Debate tournament to be held The film was rated as the "best to pray for shipwrecks to augment Psi Delta Kappa and Pi Mu Phi cational system?" will be the general February 4 and 5. foreign film to reach America in at their bare subsistences from the sea. sororities will hold their dinners the subject for impromptu speaking. Five The tournament is divided into least a year" by the Time magazine It is. a story of the islander's only week of February 7. minutes will be given to prepare the men and women's divisions. The wo­ while the New York Times stated priest who gave up his people as in­ men's division will be held at MSTC speech and five minutes for present­ that it was "a film of rare and simple corrigible sinners and returned to the with Dr. Lloyd Watkins in charge. ing it. The first round is scheduled for beauty." Produced in France, it has mainland. With the exit of the priest, Admissions List Registration will be from 10 to 10:30 Friday morning. been endorsed by the Protestant these God-fearing people, unable to 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2/ p.m. on think of giving up their religion, chose 55 New Students Friday. a priest from among their own people. The tournament includes three di­ With a spirituality that never grows visions of forensics. They are de­ State Board Seeks sanctimonious, "God Needs Men" ex­ The admissions office report this bates, oratory, and impromptu speak­ week shows 55 new students on cam­ plores the struggle within the layman ing. pus this quarter. Among these 55 7 priest. The debate question this year, is, Snarr s Successor French movie makers, under the students, 28 are first quarter fresh­ "Resolved: that the United States man and the remaining 27 are trans­ direction of Jean Delannoy, have put should extend diplomatic recognition The initiatory step to find a success­ MSTC since September, 1951. Prior together a masterful picture which fers from 14 other institutions. to the communistic government of or to Dr. O. W. Snarr, president of to his coming to Moorhead, he spent evokes a deep religious feeling with­ With these new students, the total China." The debate schedule includ­ MSTC who retires June 30, was 21 years at the Mankato State Teach­ out using the "sugar and molasses" es six rounds, the first starting at 3 enrollment is now 708, two less than taken by the Minnesota State Teach­ ers college. touch. last quarter's final count. p.m. on Friday and the last round at ers College Board. Members of a committee to screen applicants for the position were nam­ Robbins Releases Results of Merrifield Will Lecture On ed by the Board at a special meet­ ing. ' Committee members include O. B. Study on Minnesota Teachers 'Emotional Needs of Marriage Rusness of Moorhead, Mrs. Carl E. Borkland of Hopkins, and Dean M. Dr. Glaydon Robbins, director of in the next five to ten years may clinical psychologist associated with "Emotional Needs of Marriage" will Schweickhard of St. Paul. the professional divisions of MSTC, double the number required in the be the topic of a talk to be given Dr. Geib in Moorhead. The committee is expected to meet has released the results of a study he fall of 1954. In many schools pupil- by William R. Merrifield, clinical ^ Parents of two sons, Mr. and Mrs. soon in St. Paul on the president's has just completed on the public teacher ratios are approaching the psychologist, on Thursday, February Merrifield reside in Fargo. successor when it holds a special school teacher supply situation this maximum consistent with good teach­ 3. Mr. Merrifield's talk will be the meeting in connection with the teach­ fall in eleven Minnesota counties. Dr. ing practices. second of the Fine Arts lecture series The talk is scheduled for 6:45p.m. ers college - budget and legislative Robbins is executive secretary of the A large proportion of the present during the winter quarter. in the lecture room of the Fine Arts proposals. Western Division of the Minnesota teaching supply is already being Center. A native of San Francisco, Mr. Dr. Snarr has been president of Education association. drawn from the reserve supply of Merrifield did his undergraduate work Results of the study indicate the married women and from the upper at William and Mary college in Wil- seriousness of the shortage now con­ age group. This supply may be near- liamburg, Virginia. He went on to Library Adds Records fronting public school officials, a prob­ ing depletion and offers only a tem­ the University of Washington to do lem which will develop into a crisis porary basis of supply for classrooms. within the next two or three years. The age group of teachers which is graduate work in the field of psy­ The study is based upon respons­ On Jazz and Classics most frequent is the group over 50 chology. es from 81.8 per cent of the rural years of age. While serving as a psychologist in Many new record alums have been built around composer Graettinger's school systems and 92.2 per cent of added to the library. The new addi­ unique theories concerning the re­ Liberal arts colleges, the university, the army, Mr. Merrifield was stationed the graded elementary and secondary tions include a jazz series, poetry, and lationship of instrumental sounds and school systems in the eleven counties. and the teachers colleges of Minne­ in Fargo three and a half years ago. works of both the masters and con­ the laws of physics. Following is a summary of Dr. Rob­ sota are not now turning out enough During this time, he met Dr. Marvin temporary composers. If you would like to hear record­ bins' findings. graduates to meet the demands for Geib of Moorhead. This meeting and For those who would like to hear ings of famous poems read by great Pupil enrollment, as judged from new teachers. what music with an abstract sound readers, ask for "The Magic Word." The problem of providing an ade­ the lack of psychological facilities in school census figures in most com­ is like, ask at the circulation desk for You will hear Frederick March, Agn­ quate supply of qualified teachers this area led to Mr. Merrifield's decis­ munities, will increase much more Stan Kenton's recording of "City of es Moorehead, and Alexander Scour- rapidly in the next five to ten years ,for the children and youth of the ion to accept his present position as Glass." Here is a fascinating work by read Masefield's "Sea Fever," Kip­ in both elementary and secondary area involves two solutions — one, to ling's "Gunga Din," and Longfellow's schools than it has in the past five keep qualified teachers now teaching "Paul Revere's Ride" — to mention years. from leaving the teaching profession; a few. and two, to launch a 'program of selec­ Masquers Choose Wednesday To The number of teachers necessary "Jazz Goes to College" is one new tive recruitment to get a larger pro­ to handle increased pupil enrollment jazz album by the Dave Brubeck portion of well-qualified young people Initiate Fourteen New Members Quartet. A couple of its songs are to enter the teaching profession. "Don't Worry 'Bout Me," and "I Freeman OK's The Western Division of the MEA Informal initiation ceremonies will Chell Soeth, Clifford Strommen, Want to Be Happy." There's a new will sponsor a teacher supply confer­ be held Wednesday, February 2, for Norma Soltis, Carol Spainhower, An­ series called "Jazz" with tunes from Weld Addition ence to b? held at MSTC on Febru­ fourteen new members of Dragon ne Tveit, and Anna Varriano. the South, New Orleans, Chicago, ary 19 to consider the problem. All Masquers, MSTC dramatics organiza­ In order to be eligible for mem­ and one platter with several of the In his budget message to the Min­ superintendents of schools, high school tion. bership, initiates must have spent at blues on it. nesota Legistlature last week, Gov­ principals, and local association chair­ New members include: Robert Am­ least fifteen hours working on a col­ Some other albums are "Rubinstein ernor Orville Freeman approved men of teacher education and profes­ es, Anne Anderson, Vivian Boelsen, lege play. Plays Brahms," "A Leroy Anderson $240,000 for an addition to Weld sional standards committees in the Gloria Eia, Elaine Erkkila, Norma The informal initiation ceremonies 'Pops' Concert," and other works by hall at Moorhead State Teachers col­ Western Division will be invited to Hoving, Rae Iverson, Betty Reyes, will be held in the Student Center. Beethoven and Dvorak. lege. attend the conference. -as the editors see it- Spectrum Throws Mud At MS; Concentrate on Own Problems 'Rumors circulated in Moorhead entitled "Down Here " We feel it Yes, someday MSTC will have 800 have it that 30 old state students is entirely unjustified and uncalled students, and that day is not so far have fled to the foggy side and are for. away as Mr. Johnson would like us to enrolled in our farm school on Eleven­ We would like to remind our read­ believe. Present enrollment figures in­ th Street South. ers (and Mr. Johnson) that though dicate that, at the rate MSTC stu­ "Friends, I would advise you to we could have made reference to the dent population is increasing, there cease and desist in spreading these problems between administration, will be 800 students on campus by rumors and false tales. Your small students, and faculty which the other 1956. schools will grow someday. After all, colleges have experienced during the NDSC is a large school enrolling the population is steadily increasing past year, we have not done so pre­ over 2100 students this quarter. How­ and maybe someday MSTC may have viously. It seems that the time for ever, at one time it, too, was a small 800 students." action has come. college. Colleges do not suddenly These two paragraphs were pub­ We would like to remind Mr. John­ jump from 500 to 2000 students; they lished January 14 in the Spectrum, son that because we knew his wish must grow slowly. MSTC is now in newspaper of the North Dakota State to have the general public become that process and is growing quite college in Fargo. The only change has acquainted with and to use the name rapidly. been our addition of italics. North Dakota State college rather Therefore, we suggest that the edi­ During this editor's term of office, than the former name North Da­ tor of the Spectrum review his hasty there have been no opinions voiced in kota Agricultural college, we have statements and instead of trying to the MiSTiC which tended to any cooperated to the utmost to see that insult MSTC further, concentrate on "mud-slinging" at either of the col­ ou paper always carried NDSC. Yet, his college's problem — the conflict leges in tbe \loorhead-Fargo area. look at the cooperation we have been between the administration, the N.D. Yet, for no reason obvious to us, getting. State Board, and the faculty. the editor of the Spectrum, Lee John­ There has always been a degree of When that conflict has ceased to son, found it expedient to include the fluctuation of students between MSTC be the everyday concersation_ piece of above two paragraphs in a column and NDSC. Up to this time, however, the citizens in this area, then perhaps not much mention was made of that NDSC may have some grounds to CM T&E &A$ fact. It would seem that forces at criticize other colleges. mail NDSC are becoming touchy on the matter of losing students. Perhaps it is good that they are Owls Thank You worrying. The publicity the college Quit School? No- has been getting the past few weeks Dear Readers: will hardly have beneficial effects on The Owl Fraternity wishes to the enrollment of that college. But thank all who helped make the we maintain that is no reason to cause Reporter Reveals Teaching Secrets Spaghetti Dinner a success. more discord. by one who knows Regardless of how you may actually rumor around MS. We wish to give special thanks to Are not circumstances bad enough In order to enlighten the unenlight­ feel, never indicate that you derive 8) Above all, don't believe every­ the plumber for his cooperation in now at NDSC, or does the editor of any pleasure from it. To do so would ened, the following is a revelation of thing you hear about student teach­ fixing the garbage disposal unit at a the campus paper feel he can cover a few of the deep, dark secrets per­ be breaking a tradition of long stand­ minute's notice; the MSTC cafeteria up their problem by diverting atten­ taining to student teaching. ing around MS. It would also serve ing! for the use of pots and pans; Mr. tion to MSTC? "People who live in 1) Be prepared to hear former to brand you as slightly peculiar or as Neil Thompson, our faculty advisor, glass houses should not throw ston­ friends and acquaintances say, "I having "cracked under the strain." for his ideas and hard work; and the es)" seems quite appropriate in the thought you had quit school (died, 3) True, you are a blase, worldly The Western weather man for the excellent winter present circumstances. been sent to prison, or left the senior. Nevertheless, when you first weather enabling you to attend. By learning the reason for his act­ country — depending on the char­ enter the hallowed halls of the cam­ We are especially grateful to those ions, perhaps we may discover why acter of the speaker and/or you). I pus school, don't be surprised if you MiSTiC who attended and that showed an he chose to call MSTC their farm haven't seen you for months." No feel much as you did on the first day interest in the cause. Editor-in-chief ----- Betsy Robinson school. It seems odd, does it not, clever retort is necessary — merely of your freshman year (i.e. butter­ Managing Editor ----- Barbara Benson Sincerely yours, Sports Editor ------Pat Ferris since it is NDSC that was the Agri­ the reply, "Student teaching" will an­ flies ). The Owl Fraternity Business Manager ------Joan Hallett cultural school? swer any further questions. 4) A red marking pencil is absolu­ Advertising Manager ----- Hub Zervas Printer-Compositor ------Bob Utke 2) When asked what you think tely indispensible. (It gives the stu­ Print Shop ------Don Anderson of student teaching, a low moan is dent teacher a feeling of power.) Allen Cogswell, Les Kertscher, Larry Plonty, George Pearson, and Gary Debater Oversleeps; the conventional and expected reply. 5) Contrary to rumor, noon hour Schmidtke. duty does not consist of preventing Circulation Staff ------Joan Hallett and Joanne Baugh the students from burning down the Reporters ----- Anne Anderson, Jo Anne Commission Minutes building, committing homicide, or Baugh, Elaine Erkkila, Joan Fett, Arlene Fischer, Joan Fowler, Norma Hoving, Squad Wins Twice The Student Commission met Monday, carrying away the furniture. June Johnson, Marvin Jones, Elaine Karl- January 24, 1955, in the Commission room 6) Learn your students' names (it strom, Alex Karmarkovic, Joanne Lewis, by Joanne Baugli After the debate was over that at 6:30. The following were present: Herb Helen McGuigan, Elmer Reseland, De- Johnson, Lee Johnson, Don Chizek, Roger isn't as difficult as it may seem). To Layne Riedberger, Dick Seal, Bob Utke. Six o'clock last Friday morning night, a variety of emotions were ex­ Haire, Don Ellingson, Rhoda Senechal, Published weekly except during vaactions, Barbara Benson, Anna Varriano, Bruce call upon Gladys while looking di­ eight debaters and their coach were pressed by members of the squad. holidays, and testing periods at Moorhead, Reski, Frank Liedenfrost, Stan Motschen- rectly at Mary only to be told that Minnesota, by Moorhead State Teachers supposed to have left for St. Cloud Some were of enlightment and others bacher, and* Mrs. Grantham. "Gladys isn't in school today" may College. to attend a debate tournament. mostly disillusionment; however, after The following dates have been set by the Subscription price to students is included Commission for the election of the new prove to be a little disconcerting. in the student activity fee. When noses were counted, it was attending a movie, the emotions Commission. 7) The pupils are not angels (it In the case of paid-up Alumni association discovered we were minus one some­ changed considerably. Introduction of candidates: Feb. 9. members, subscription is included in the Primary election: Feb. 15. would prove very dull if they were) membership fee of $2.00 yearly dues. where, and it did not take long to Even though there were people on General election: Feb. 23. Entered as second class matter May 8, Mr. Bierhaus contacted Mrs. Grantham but they are far from the other ex­ make the discovery for we have _a the trip who insisted on talking or 1925, at post office, Moorhead, Minnesota, and suggested that October 29, 1955, be treme — contrary to another common under act of March 3, 1879. debater who will sleep anytime,, any­ laughing continually before slumber, the date set for homecoming. where and under any conditions. The senior Commission members stayed a few hours of sleep were had by after the meeting to finish the nominations Dr. James Oliver While a car was sent over to a- most of the "crew." Due to a little for possible candidates. Meet Your Friends at The meeting was adjourned. waken the slumberer,. the people in difficulty in telling time, a couple de­ physician and surgeon the other car had the privilege of baters were up and about by 5:30 sitting for half an hour admiring the Saturday morning. Briggs Floral Co. Wold Drug 17-5th Street South campus. If you've never seen the Three rounds of debates were Next to Comstock Hotel Moorhead, Minn. campus at 6 a.m. — don't —it looks scheduled for Saturday; the first one Flowers of Distinction the same. starting at 8:30 and the others con­ At 6:30 the two cars finally* got on tinuing until 12:15. By the end of their way. At Detroit Lakes wfe Stop­ the third round we had an inspired 721 Center Ave. Tel. 3-1373 HAM GILLESPIE ped for breakfast and again con­ bunch of "studious intellects." To commercial photography tinued on our joyous journey. A game prove it, a debate was started on the of "freeze-out" was enjoyed by all trip home. Due to the three main Dr. C. S. Robinson portraits — weddings in one- car for several miles. points set up by the first speaker, the Despite bad weather conditions other members gladly conceded the Optometrist Dial 3-0776 921 Center Ave. Moorhead, Minn. and slippery highways, we made the debate. Martinson Bldg. 315 Center Ave. trip with only one minor accident, or The squad came back a tired lot as Dr. Watkins said, "Even if we did­ with two wins and a lot of experience Moorhead, Minn. Dial 3-1743 n't put a dent in the debate cases, we under their belts. did in the school car." NEUBARTH'S We arrived in St. Cloud around Job Printing 11 a.m., located the college, and re­ Quality Printing gistered. The first round of debate Dial 3-1391 Office Supplies Watches — Jewelry — Diamonds was scheduled for 7:15, so that left us with some time to "case" the city 'and, of course, finish preparations on MELBERG PRINTING CO., INC. The City Hall is just across the street our speeches. 30 Third Street North Moorhead, Minnesota

KVOX Old time every Tuesday Compliments Listen at Modern dancing every Saturday 1280 TOMORROW NIGHT American State Bank on your dial UliS January 22nd GEORGE SHOEN Roller Skating every Sunday of Moorhead [)AKOTA afternoon, 3-5 p.m. and every night ds except Mon. & Tues-. at 7:30 at the Capital & Surplus — $400,000 "I,. AVALON — Wed. night is for beginners. "It's a mark of distinction to be Member, of F. D. I. C. seen at the CRYSTAL!" FA IL& O, N O. D A K. PAGE 2 THE WESTERN MiSTiC FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1955 Dragons To Play Three The Ferris Wheel Games Within Five Days Mb races bt. Uoud I omorrow Three games in a five day period. range shooting from Jim Zakariasen. by Pat Ferris first encounter with the Huskies this Regulars Dave Montplaiser, Ron­ That's what will face Coach Larry "Zak" hit 27 in the Huskie win the Our much-improved Dragon bas­ season. His 27 points were a crucial ald Kragnes, and Keith Chapman McLeod and his Dragons as they start last time the two clubs played. ketball squad will face the St. Cloud factor in the Huskies' 89-81 win. were sent to the infirmary because of sore throats, but they did not receive tomorrow night (Saturday) here a- Coach Ken Johnson's frosh will be Huskies tomorrow night in a return Jim's dynamic floor play and his the disease. Other members of the gainst conference foe, St. Cloud STC. busy also. They will play the Huskie tilt, a contest in which the MS group uncanny ability to sink those long squad have been taking sulfa pills to Tuesday night Jamestown STC is Frosh Saturday night as a prelimin­ may emerge victorious. set shots at the right psychological mo­ fight off the fever. here and Thursday night the Dragons ary to the St. Cloud STC game. Tues­ Jim Zakariasen, a five-foot eight- ment have been somewhat overlooked venture across to play rival Concordia. day night they'll play the Jamestown inch sophomore guard from Excelsior as the spotlight focused on the out­ This sudden attack stopped the Jamestown is a team of the NDIAC STC frosh and Thursday night the was the knife that tore Larry Mac­ standing play of the brother com­ matmen from going to Crookston Fri­ loop. The Jimmies won only seven Cobber yearlings. Leod's boys to threads in the Dragon's bination of Roger and Dave West­ day. A re-match with the brusing Ag games last year on their 22 game lund, or the tremendous improvement boys has been set for Febniary 5 of freshman center Jack Kelly. however. schedule. A small school of approxi­ Experimental Game Set o o o mately 400 students, Jamestown STC If the Dragons can stop this short has E. J. Cassell as the varsity coach hot-shot they will walk off with a con­ The tentative line-up for tomor­ with Stan Marshall doing the job of siderably large piece of bacon to­ row's match includes Les Kertscher, handling the junior varsity. Heard From the Pressbox morrow night. Lee Johnson, Ron Kragness, Allan o o o * Hendrickson, Dave Montplaiser, Kieth Don Kleven heads the five letter- by Larry Plonty widened to 12 feet instead of six men as captain. Kleven, a 6'3" senior It is feared that the St. Cloud Chapman, Dick Bennett, Marvin Ol­ With more criticism each day about feet, and the defensive team is en­ from Jamestown, has won two pre­ wrestling team will completely sub­ son, and Pat Ferris. college basketball bonus foul mle, an titled to the two inside positions near­ due the ailing Dragons when they vious letters. Other letterwinners est the basket. Matches that have already been experimental game between two New meet with them after the basket­ from last year's team are Pat Bra- York colleges will be played Febru­ The 24 second rule will eliminate scheduled for the remainder of the ungel, a junior from Devils Lake; ball game tomorrow. Four of the ary 17. stalling. The widened free throw lane season include; Norm Batterbury, a senior from Tut- will give smaller players a chance for MS grunt and groaners have heen in tle; Doug Spillum, a sophomore from The two teams will use exactly the January 29 St. Cloud here rebounding. The five foul limit rule bed for almost a week. Main-stay Rugby; and Gary Torgerson a sopho­ same rules professional basketball Febniary 3 Bemidji here 4 p.m. will allow for a reasonable number of more from Rugby. teams are now using except for one Allan Holmes, was hit with scarlet February 5 Crookston there 4 p.m. change. This difference is that a team fouls in a quarter without turning the Febniary 15 Bemidji there 3:30 Head mentor, Cassell, has very little fever last week. will be limited to five personal fouls game into a free-throw shooting height on his Jimmies varsity with (in pro basketball it is six) in a match. only Jack Lynch, Braunagel, and quarter before a bonus foul shot will All in all, this experimental game Kleven going over the 6'2" mark. be allowed. This means that a team is surely worthwhile. Any time a team Intramural Officials Split Lynch makes it at 6'2/2." Kleven and will have to be fouled more than can score ten less field goals than Braunagel are both listed at 6'3." times in a quarter before it can shoot their opponents and still win the The Jimmies are currently 4-6 and bonus shots. game, it is time for a change. . . . have a 2-6 record in the conference. Teams Into Two Leagues Other pro provisions to be used by A new record? Alabama's George They have stopped only Dickinson the college teams are; Linn must have come pretty close to STC and Valley City STC in con­ After two rounds of games in the For the Blitzes, Jim Peterson, Bill (1) A team must make an attempt the record for the distance of field Beck, Al Rudisill, and Ron Thompson ference play and added non-loop vic­ intramural standings, league officials to score within 24 seconds after tak­ goal shooting, when he sank a 88 decided to split up the 16 teams into led the way as they battled to a tories against the University of Man­ ing possession or lose the ball. last minute victory. Rollie Toupin, a itoba and Northwestern Schools. foot field goal against North Carolina two leagues. The plan was adopted by (2) The game will be divided into the authority of the 16 team captains former dragon star, showed good form Concordia at the time of writing recently. From backboard to back­ four quarters, rather than two halves. and the recreation officials. This move in his losing effort for the Krabs. had dropped 27 in a row. Coach Finn board on a 94 foot maximum length) (3) A man fouled while in the was made to shorten the season, and RED Won Lost Perc.t Grinaker's team has had trouble basketball court, the distance would to balance the large turnout. Blitzes 2 0 1000 finding the bucket. They led NDAC backcourt receives two free throws rather than one. be 86 feet. The boards are four feet Tentative plans to have the top Buzzards 2 0 1000 Saturday night at 1-0 when Jerry two teams from each league meet in Whiz Kids 2 0 1000 (4) The free throws lane will be inside the end lines. Sweeny tossed in a free throw but a playoff to decide the intramural Cats 2 0 1000 from there on in it was all for the championship are being decided. The Krabs 1 1 500 Bison as they won 74-59. Baby Dragons Win In Last games that have already been played Kankees 1 1 500 The presence of Lowell Wayland- count in the respective team stand­ Gugliemies 0 2 000 er of Fergus Falls is expected to help Seconds of Tuesday's Game ings. Hereafter teams will play in Jokers 0 2 000 the Cobbers. Center Art Johnson has their respective league; a percentage BLACK Won Lost Perct. been displaying good scoring along Glenn Nokken scored a free throw tively. Darrel Walen and John Ber­ basis will determine the league stand­ Bantamweights 2 0 1000 with frosh forward Glenn Olson of in the final 17 seconds Tuesday night lin both hit 11 for the Packers. ings. Dawgs 1 1 500 Fosston. Grinaker will no doubt start to give the MSTC high school Baby Tonight (Friday) the Baby Dra­ Mitzes Blitzes have already proven Lopers 1 1 500 to look towards next year. Dragons a 45-44 Minn-Dak confer­ gons face a Lake Valley foe in Audu­ strong in this young season. 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FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1955 THE WESTERN MiSTiC PAGE 3 Nelson Opens MS Alum In Trio Wins Sophomore Sponsor Dental Office Dr. Robert A. Nelson, 27, son of Mardi Gras Dance Mrs. Anton Nelson of Ada, has open­ Year's Record Contract ed an office in Moorhead for the by Joan Fett member is welcome. The only catch practice, of his profession of Dentistry. members of the trio, are sisters from Mrs. Marjorie Reski, an MS alum is that you can't show your face." Dr. Nelson returned to Ada about Fargo. The three joined voices last "Hey, Sam, have you heard the better known to some as Marjorje "Come off it, Sue. How can 1 attend July° 4 and have been singing at many latest? You haven't? Well, in two October 1 after being discharged a Staley, is one of the Peppermints Trio. without showing my face?" Moorhead and Fargo functions since. weeks MS is going French." captain in the Last Thursday night the singing A meat packing firm sponsored the "What do you mean, Sue?" "Well, it is going to be a masqu­ Dental Corps. He Peppermints won first place m a erade. No one will be admitted un­ had served in the contest. Contest finals were telecast "The sophomores are sponsoring a state talent contest in Chicago. less he wears a mask. U. S. Air ForcA The trio won a one year contract from the Chez Paree. Mardi Gras on February 11 and I Marjorie -is married to Richard "Got to run to class now, Sam. Just overseas for about to sing for Mercury records and a hear that they even plan to have an Reski, a 1953 graduate of MSTC. though I'd let you know the scoop. two years. Since week'-s engagement at the Chez Paree orchestra." Reski was home on leave during the Hope to see you at the dance, that is, receiving his dis­ night club in Chicago. , "No kidding? Say, just what is a contest. He is in the air corps. I hope that you will plan on going charge he has been Joan and Jane Erickson, the other Mardi Gras, anyhow? Can I come?" even if I won't be able to recognize setting up his den­ "Sure, Sam. It's to be a no date you. Tell you more about the Mardi tal office at 404!a Center Avenue in affair. Every student and faculty Gras later." College Carnival Planned Moorhead. The son on the late Dr. Anton cessions are bingo, candy and pop An all-college carnival, sponsored Nelson who practiced dentistry in Ada wrestling, basketball throw, and pitch Veterans Club Elects Officers/ by the Major-Minor club, physical from 1912 to 1948, Robert is a gra­ ing balls. Other ideas are welcome. education organization on campus, has duate of the Ada high school, attend­ ' Twenty per cent of all profits will been planned for Wednesday, Feb­ All Members Will Sign Charter ed Moorhead State Teachers college go to the Major-Minor club. The pur­ ruary 16, in the gymnasium. for two years, and graduated from the pose of the carnival is to raise money With new officers in charge, the were elected. The officers are/presi­ dental school of the University of Organizations interested in partici­ for sending representatives to the Am­ dent, Don Hamerlinck; vice ' presi­ Veterans club will hold its seconjt Minnesota in 1952. pation in the event are asked to select erican association of health, physical dent, Mike McMulleri; secretary, Don a concession stand, be responsible meeting next Monday at 2 p.m. in Nelson, served in the U. S. Army education and recreation convention Ballard basement. All members will Schulenberg; and treasurer, Joe for it, and select prizes to be given at in Minneapolis from March 30 - April in 1946 and 47 and then completed their concession. Possibilities for con­ sign the club charter at that time. Oistad. his dental schooling. He went directly 2. Those organizations planning parti­ The Veterans club, open to all Members may contact Hub Zervas from the university into the Air Force Dance After Game cipation are asked to reply conces­ veterans attending MSTC, was or­ for the pictures that have been taken. where he has served until now. sion choices to Frances Berkley today. ganized last Monday, and officers The Pep club is planning a dance ROY'S BARBER SHOP Dr Robert A. Nelson to be held following the Dragon- PERKS BARBER SHOP FRED GUNDERSON Dentist Huskie basketball game Saturday Phone us for appointment Weekdays—Saturdays night. The dance will be held in the 3 barbers Watch Repairing and Dial 3-3581 8-5 8-12 large gym. Engraving 915 First Avenue South Phone 3-1564 An invitation has been sent to the Corner of Donaldson Hotel MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA 404/2 Center Ave., Mhd. basketball team and students of St. Fargo, North Dakota 705 Center Ave. Dial 3-1264 Cloud Teachers college asking them to attend the dance. A dance is also being sponsored by the Pep club Monday night after the basketball game with Jamestown college. MEMORIAL UNION BARBER SHOP Hair Cut 'To Your Choice Phone 2-3134 Hours 8:00-5:30 Les & Tom

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