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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at SCARAB. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aB tes Student by an authorized administrator of SCARAB. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ttubent u\ ,syxt, Vol. fcXH. No. 15 BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, FEBRUARY 13, 1946 Price: Fifteen Cents Brigham Receives Cum Laude Honors In Mid- Year Graduation The committee on honor studies has announced that David Brigham Prof. ]. M. Carroll has been granted cum laude hon- Valentine Theme For ors in the field of economics. Brig- ham, who will complete his senior Takes Sabbatical year this month, submitted a thesis Annual Pop Concert Professor J. Murray Carroll, head entitled "Industrial Safety and This Friday evening. February* of the economics department, will Safety Education". He was the only 15, is the date set for the once an- go on a sabbatical leave to New student of the present graduating nual Pop Concert which will be York this coming semester. Al- class to do honors work. held this year in the Alumni Gym. Former Students though his plans are not definitely While on campus Brigham has The theme of the evening is Val- formulated Prof. Carroll intends been active in the Outing Club, entine Day and the decorations Return To Campus B. C. C, and was the president of are planned in keeping with a The new semester will bring the men's Student Council during color scheme of red and white. back to Bates many outstanding this past semester, and also acted The tables arranged on the floor men who were interrupted in their as an assistant in the department in cabaret style, will be covered college careers by the advent of of economics. After graduation he with white cloths and red hearts. the war. Among the approximately j hopes to do some type of personnel The color scheme will be further 140 men to be admitted a large . work in industry. parried out by red candles in the percentage will be upperclassmen The other members of this se- center of the tables and red hearts with only a few semesters to go ! mester's graduating class are decorating the walls. before they receive their degrees. Eloise Bartlett. Eleanor Frost, The program planned by the Patrick Harrington who entered David Brigham (Continued on page four) Music Clubs of the college under with the class of '42, will be the direction of Professor Seldon among these. Harrington, who was T. Crafts consists of two parts. one of Bates' outstanding debaters, From 8:00-8:30 the Orphic Orches- College Drops "Who's has recently been discharged from tra will play the following num- the Navy Air Corps, where he held bers: the rank of Lieutenant Comman- Who" After Inquiries "Funiculi - Funicula", Denza: der. He is already here on campus Of special interest to seniors is reluctantly returned to the list af- "Ciribiribin", Pestalozza; "Country taking refresher courses. the recent decision of the B.C.C. ter several years in 1945. Marriner Gardens", English Folk Song; Another debater, Edward P. to take seminar courses at the for Bates not to participate with expressed the hope that Bates, "Poem", Fibich; "Young Prince Dunn, originally of the class of '44, the publication "Who's Who Bowdoin, and CoM>y would go and Princess", from "Schehera- New School of Social Research will be returning from his job in and also some at Columbia Univer- Among Students in American Uni- along together. (Maine does not zade", Tschaikowsky; selections the Army as air observer. Dunn is sity. versities and Colleges." We went participate.) Dean Nixon of Bow- from "Rio Rita" Romberg. now stationed at Bedford Air In addition to the studies men- into participation with the project doin has been suspicious of the Again at intermission the fol- Field, just outside of Boston. tioned above he also plans to do several years ago but in the last project and has discouraged any- lowing progra'm will be presented Donald Marr of the class of '44 some reading for himself and to two or three years Dean Clark and thing about it from appearing in from the floor: will join his twin Harold upon prepare material in view of the re- Mr. Rowe have become less and the college paper. Arnold of Brown "It's a Grand Night for Singing' . his discharge from the Army Air organization of the 211 and 212 eco- less enthusiastic about the idea. It questioned the enterprise from the Rogers: Chorus of 20 voices. Corps. Upperclassmen remember nomics courses. This will be nec- was found to be a commercial en- start but did not want to be unfair "Soprano Solo—"It Might As the twins as being elected mayor essary because of the introduction terprise to sell other businesses a to Brown students and keep them Well Be Spring", Rogers: Joyce of the campus as a unit, on the of the core course in economics list of people who might be desir- off but is not so sure now. At Baldwin. platform that two heads are better (Continued on page two) able for filling positions. This Clark, Little says the attitude is (Continued on page four) than one. makes heing listed in the book ra- generally favorable. Kalllpren of Returning from the Eighth Air ther a phony honor with publicity Colgate has felt' the publication Force where he was a briefing of- playing it up out of proper propor- was too commercial, regards Mr. Radio Program Gets ficer is Norman Temple of the Roger Bill Gains tion. Activity-minded students are Rowe's objections to it as valid but (Continued on page three) the ones usually selected but there is not ready to cease cooperation. 7:30 Spot On WCOU is no unified way of choosing stu- Richards of Denison has the skep- Three New Offices dents for listing. Bates has always :icism of Bates, and the Deans of Special attention should be given President Starts Off On Along with the general renovat- been very careful about who was men and women at Middlebury to the change in the time of the ing being done in Roger Williams chosen, working through the Stu- would like to see their school omit- weekly Bates-on-the-Air broad- Meetings With Alumni Hall dormitory rooms the regular dent Government and Student ted. Smith withdrew its name last casts. Formerly presented on Tues- Faculty Committee Room is being Council, but some colleges have a year because of the feeling that the days at 10:15 begining Wednes- The week of February 17 find subdivided into administration secret committee, others have whole idea was merely a superfi- day, February 20th, they will be President Phillips and Mr. Rowe offices. When the work is com- choice by the faculty or by some cial recognition of leadership. In a heard each Wednesday at 7:30. attending various annual alumni pleted there will New York. Education. The inner office will be that inclusion in the "Who's Who" Mount Holyoke, Oberlin, Smith, and worthy man he was. Joyce Some time in March there win occupied by Mrs. J. Wesley Ingles was a poor measure of a student's Trinity, Union, Wesleyan Welles- Baldwin -was the interviewer with be a series of gatherings with the as head oi the Office of Nursing importance. ley, and 'Yale. Lila Kumpunen announcing. Made- alumni of the New York State, Education and the outer office by Following are the reactions he After being discussed by the- line Richard was the technician. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washing- Miss Pauline Beal. head of our received from several of the col faculty the question of Bates' con- Next week Bates-on-the-Air will ton areas. Boston will also be the News Bureau. Heretofore these of- leges. Marriner of Colby reacted tinued cooperation was brought up present a debate by members of scene of a major meeting on fices were found' on the second favorably to the suggestion to-dis- at the B.B.C. meeting and the stu- the Freshman Debate squad. March 16. floor of Roger Williams. continue participation. They had (Continued on page two) SS h ■ ng n a Ci am n< leaders in an informal, round-table I from the class or -43 are tieorge I"">". • uuuiwi uuiuuan, uuuaiu i concern, ami i-uapei services. I uc UUIIC. lilia IMI'U'MLIM' IUHUUDI ui uuiue siauuaie w \"XVTWO THE BATES STUDENT. FEBRUARY 13, 1946 Final Examination Schedule Prof. Berkelman Sty? SatfB j^tutent Monday, February 18 Friday, February 22 (FOUNDED IN 1873) 8:00 A. M. 8:00 A. M. Speaks To Faculty Btology 209 German 101 Editor-in-Chief -- (Tel. 3207) .... MYRTLE E. HOLDEN '46 Chemistry 301 German 111 The Bates Round Table held Its Physics 371 most recent meeting at Chase Hall Managing Editor (Tel. 83397) ELECTRA ZAZOPOULOS'46 Chemistry 401 Drawing 111 Sociology 392 on Friday, Feb. 8. The chairman> Associate Editors (Tel. 83397) .....:.... GLORIA FINELLI '4i Drawing 20S Spanish 101 Miss Mabel Eaton, introduced as (Tel. 83397) - JANICE PRINCE '47 Drawing 212 Spanish 401 the speaker of the evening. Mr. (Tel. 1015-W) FLORENCE FURFEY'47 French 461 2:00 P. M. Robert G. Berkelman. His subject, Geology 21S Biology 311 "American in Bronze", dealt with Sports - Tel. 83357) GUY SANDULLI '48 Religion 10S Drawing 101 the life of the noted sculptor. Au- English 334 Business Manager ANNE SMITH "46 Speech S21 gustus St. Gaudens. Born in Dublin .German 201 in 184S. St. Gaudens came to Amer- Circulation Manager (Tel. 83398) — JEAN ROSEQUIST'47 2:00 P. M. Greek 211 ica as a child, and even then English 251 History 101 showed great interest in drawing. Published bi-weekiy during college Entered as second-class matter at German 412 Latin 109 He carried on his studies in Paris, year, except the summer semester the Post Office at Lewiston, Maine Mathematics 201 Latin 203 and was later forced to leave Secretarial 215 Latin 307 • * France because of Franco-Prus- Sociology 100 Music 201 sian War. After some time spent Secretarial 113 (4:30 Dlv.) in Rome St. Gaudens returned to Tuesday, February 19 ( Scientific Secrecy . . . Saturday, February 23 America and spent the last months 8:00 A. M. 8:00 A. M. of his life in his studio In New Judging from the hints, veiled in supposedly cryptic terms, Biology 111 Biology 411 Hampshire. Mr. Berkelman showed that the leaders of the great powers have dropped, this post- English 361 Chemistry 421 slides of St. Gaudens' statues some J war world should fear not tariff barriers against economic Government 27 German 202 of which were the Lincon statue in exchange, but barriers against scientific exchange. In a politi- History 316 Government 201 Chicago, the Adams memorial in cal speech last week Premier Stalin assurea the Russian peo- Mathematics 411 Physics 271 Washington, the Shaw memorial In ple that they too were carrying on scientific research equal Physics 101 Religion 313 Boston, and the Farragut memorial to other countries. Actually what he meant was — "Don't Physics 355 Secretarial 113 (3:30 Div.) in New York City. worry, comrades, we're progressing in atomic research. 2:00 P. M. 2:00 P. M. The hosts of the evening were We've got a few tricks up our sleeves, too". Similarly, the French 407 Education 351 Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and United States and Great Britain seemed pledged to secrecy French 103 Psychology 311 Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Lind- on atomic as well as other scientific research, despite their Sociology 211 Government 301 holm. Miss Foster, and Mrs. York. professed stand on the Atomic Research Commission. Psychology 201 As citizens of one of the great powers we have pledged our- Wednesday, February 80 7:00 P. M. selves, even if only by our silence on the matter, to secrecy 8:00 A. M. Hygiene 101M on scientific research. Anything discovered in this country English 100 Hygiene 101W might conceivably be marked "military essential: secret". As History 227 Monday, February 25 Jean Harrington Wins such we guard tne secret with our whole F.B.I, force. That 8:00 A. M. 10:15 A. M. Biology 214 Soph Debate Contest very knowledge might, however, be needed in another coun- ' English 211 try for some other scientific development, yet it is being de- Economics 211 The annual Sophomore Prize De- Mathematics 301 English 231 nied. The findings of one scientist are denied by his govern- bate was held Monday, February Speech 111 English 401 ment to his fellow scientist. No matter how you look at it, 11, at 7 p. m. In the Little Thea. 2:00 P. M. this holds up advancement in science. Perhaps the situation Greek 111 tre. Miss Jean Harrington won the Economics 217 History 213 could go as far as Philip Wylie imagines in his recent "Col- ten dollar prize tor best speaker Economics 340 Physics 272 and her side, the affirmative was lier's" story, "Blunder". The world's end comes about by the English 201 blunder of two scientists which might have been prevented .Religion 211 unanimously chosen as the win- History S25 » 2:00 P. M. if fellow scientists from other nations could have communi- ning team. Debating with Miss Mathematics 101 Chemistry 321 Harrington were Roland G. Lamon- cated and exchanged knowledge on scientific research with (Mr. Sampson) them. Education 446 tagne and William D. Ginn on the Philosophy 325 English 341 proposition "that a core of courses Science has become a military weapon. It is today's most Physics 473 French 20.7 be required of all liberal arts col- powerful instrument of war, not of peace as the world once Spanish 303 Greek 245 thought of it. As such it is being channelled, catalogued, and lege students". Their opponents on Thursday^ February 21 Mathematics 102 the negative side were Mary Alice watched over by national governments. The world will have Psychology 240 8:00 A. M. Golder, Gordon E. Lindenblad, and to be retarded by these barriers set up around each country's Secietarial 113 (1:30 Div,) Chemistry 111 Bertram F. Palefeky. scientific research. Just recall to mind how many scientists Sociology 341 Education 443 The affirmative maintained . the from how many different countries in the past and present Tuesday, February 26 English 119 desirability of a basic knowledge were needed to release atomic energy. Progress in science 8:00 A. M. Speech 331 lategrated from various fields as a needs free trade not protection. If the last post-war era suf- Biology 421 fered from protection in the economic sphere, this post-war 2:00 P. M. Chemistry 100 foundation for a career and the de- velopment of a fine personality era will suffer from protection in the scientific sphere. Chemistry 215 Economics 212 through a broad education. The ar- Electra Zazopoulos '46. English 311 Economics 306 guments on the negative side cov- Geology 101 Mathematics MO ered the question of too much uni- German 311 Philosophy 365 formity, a limited choice in sub- German 331 Spanish 203 jects, the need for specialists, and Chapel Programs . . . Latin 107 2:00 P. M. the danger at a stereotyped per- Mathematics 100 Economics 225 Judging from the number of- complaints prevalent on cam- son. The judges were Professor Mathematics 101 Economics 334 pus about the current chapel programs something must be George E. Ramsdell. Mrs. George radically wrong. Much of this griping appears to be legiti- (Mr. Wilklns) French 101 Sociology 325 • French 131 M. Chase, and David T. Brigham mate when we consider the nature of the complaints and the and the presiding chairman was fact that this year the chapel programs were reorganized in Professor Carroll Richard F. Woodcock, president of view of making the periods not only instructive but also more (Continued from page one) Club Notes the class of 48. interesting to the students. which will be required of all soph- The interrelationships ot tnt One of the major comments heard from the entire student omores, fn connection with this physical sciences has been the sub- body is that musical programs seem to be too much of a rarity latter subject he plans to consult ject of lectures and discussions of instead of an important part of the schedule. On the part with the heads of various eco- the Lawrence Chemical - Society of the upper classes comes the complaint that too many of nomic departments in New York. this semester. Dr. Sawyer of the Red Cross Quota Cut the assemblies are directed nearly entirely at the freshmen Prof. Carroll will be back on biology department led the discus- in regard to vocational opportunities and training. Perhaps campus in the fall. In the mean sion on February 12. To $500 This Year in an effort to integrate the chapel programs into the new time, Prof. Bartlett, Dr. Myhr- Chairmen of the various com- Using the same system that has Bates Plan the step has been taken at the expense of the in- man, and two part-time instructors mittees are Jean Rosequist and open -used in previous years this terests of the other three classes. Others throughout the col- will carry on the work in the eco- Camille Carlson, constitution revi- year's Red Cross drive will be un- lege also feel that more participation on the part of the stu- nomics department. sion; Robert Daniels, initiation; derway in the near future. The dent congregation (such as hymn singing, etc.) on Wednes- Pauline Tilton, publicity. drive will be organized under the days would help make these days more nearly approximate "Who's Who" The Heelers meeting was- held supervision of Student Governm nt religious services. (Continued from page one) at eight o'clock in the Little Thea- and Student Council. The above does not mean that most of us believe chapel to dents decided with the faculty tre Tuesday evening. The pro- Our quota for this year has been be a complete failure. Some of the speakers this year have against choosing students (or gram, under the directon of Mu- reduced quite drastically along ■been excellent. We also consider it an important part of our Who's Who this year. To honor riel Stewart, consisted of three with a general national reduction. college life. But until the program is adjusted to a point that all-round students of the non-Phi short plays produced by members The $500 quota is to be met by a the student body feels the time spent there is justified, Beta Kappa class we have our own of the Play Production Class. A joint Faculty-Student effort. Collec- chapel will not have the significance it should. honoraries, the College Club for business meeting preceded the tions will probably be made indi- M. E. Holden '46. men and the Bates Key for women. program. vidually by dormitories.

_x »-» -^ T r~\ -r~> f< THE BATES STUDENT, FEBRUARY 13, 1946 THREE \X2> Sfmnt S6*U Robinson Players Elect Former Army Pilot Seven New Members l^st Saturday night Bates went proved to be a very able and pa- Seven new members have been Fights For Team |(m to a bitter defeat at the tient coach. admitted to Robinson Players it By Dave Tillson '49 * ,nds of M.I.T. Although Bates In the intramural sports depart- was recently announced by Miss Glenn "Shorty" Fleischer is the U a classier toam M.I.T.'s height f ment East Parker (naturally) is Lavinla M. Schaeffer, advisor. This third member of Bates' sipeedy ved to be too great a handicap. W running away with all events. At organization which was instituted quintet and one of the vital cogs The game started with Bates the present time they are unde- many years ago by "Prof Rob", in Coach Spinks' machine. Certain- ^ding 6-0. However, M.LT. soon feated in volley ball. Larry Carey is composed of those members of ly one of the speedier Bobcats, A the score at 8-8. The score is doing a fine lob In arranging "Heelers" showing special merit "Shorty", constantly on the go, is ien shifted hands several times these matches and has proved to and ability over a period of at one of Bates' highest scoring for- ,ring the first quarter. But main- be a competent referee. Honorable least two years. The new members wards. His nickname "Shorty", because ofi lack of height and mention to the outstanding player are Faye Shackford Bernadine fits him well for he is only 5 ft. 7 ■ji. Bates tired out and lost the Jack Hart, who although he lives Opper, . Muriel Stewart, Joanne in. but this doesn't seem to handi- to. in Bast Parker, plays for the out- Woodward, Marcia Wilson, Bar- cap him as he dashes up and down The only effective man agains: of-town group. Congratulations. bara Aldrich and Jane Doty. the floor. The admission of new members »e M.I.*. defense was "Shorty" Jack! "Shorty", who hails from Quincy, brings the total enrollment of the neischer who accounted for 16 Huba! Huba! That's all for now. Mass., a near s.iburb of Boston, organization to fourteen. Those pints. Fran Berry accounted lor This Ts du° in five minutes. has played basketoall, footballf and i points. "Jojo" Larochelle play- admitted the beginning of the se- baseball dating from junior high good ball under the hoops. mester are Marian Ryon, Josephine school days. At Quincy High But to me the most decidedly Ingram Florence Furfey. Vesta "shorty" played in the outfield in [tor governing the win is a jinx Calendar Starrett, Ruth Small. Mary Stan baseball, quarterback in football, jat M.I.T. started last year aiicf ley. and Kathleen Reilley. and forward in basketball. He Wednesday Feb. 13—Basketball, far has maintained it. We must served, in his senior year as cap- University of Maine. Home. ( (imit, however, that M.I.T. showed tain of both the football and bas- Friday. Feo. 15—Pop Concert, ass on the court. ketball teams which incidentally Glenn "Shorty" Fleischer Music Clubs. Alumni Gym, 8-12. Mr. Quimby Announces t were very successful that year, the Wednesday night Bates will be Saturday. Feb. 16—Basketball, aired by waiting German soldiers. basketball team reaching the state Ut to the U. of Maine. In the Colby. Away. Stu-C Freshman High School Debates He had expected to land behind semi-finals. On graduation, Fleisch- previous game we ware beaten by Night. Open House, Chase Hall 8- The Maine secondary school his own lines. The next seven days er, who was something of a rarity !0 points. At that time we missed 11:45 p. m. groups for the preliminary round were hectic and exciting to say the being an all round athlete with a tie services of Guy Sanduni wh.> of Bates Interscholastic Debating least. "Shorty", together with four Monday, Feb. 18—Final Exams. good scholastic record, selected ras benched due to a .eg injury. League have been announced by other American airmen shot down Wednesday, Feb. 27—t out there eager nary debates, all on the topic of entrusted to two of the older Ger- Ski Trip to Maple Hill. ers and a principal who were Bates defeat their record. universal military training, iwill man soldiers who were instructed Friday, March 1—First Classes graduates. Next Saturday Bates plays its take place on March 29 at the va- to guard him and take him to a of the Spring Semester. "Shorty" arrived on campus in isi game at Colby, which wili ter- rious schools. prison camp near Berlin. Three of October, 1942, four months after minate the first post-war season Teams winning two out of three these American airmen had broken teammate "Jojo" Larochelle left if Coach Spinks. Coach Spinks has or two out of tour debates will en- ankles. The group proceeded to the Former Students Return ter the finals which will be held Bates to join the Air Corps, rn his rear sticking to the woods to keep first semester here "Shorty" play- Continued from page one) on the campus on April 12 and 13. out of the way of military opera- ed on both the J-V football and class of '44. Temple was promi- At this time teams from the New tions, "Shorty" and a somrade car- Choral Society Gives basketball teams. It wasn't long, nent here on campus in debating Hampshire Division of the League rying two of those with broken however, before "Shorty"' was fol- and public speaking. will also be present. The best indi- ankles. The other had to walk as Concert In Chapel lowing the same path as "Jojo". Outstanding in athletics is vidual speaker of both Maine and best he could. One of the group The Brunswick Choral society is New Hampshire Divisions will be "Shorty", too enlisted in the Air spoke German. He began trying to Kheduled to give a concert on Richard Flanagan of the class of Corps and was inducted in Feb- '45 whom the underclassmen saw offered scholarships to the col- pursuade the German guards to March 7 in the College Chapel. The ruary '43 at the end of his first se- turn toward the Allied lines and for the first time on the basketball lege. ncert has been arranged by the Two members of the Freshman mester. He spent the next twenty- surrender promising them good University ofi Life in Lewiston. floor Saturday night. Flanagan a one «ionths at.Marwell Field. Ala^ former Navy flier, is also on cam- Debating squad will go to Portland treatment and good food. The Ger- This organization, made up of rep- at several flying schools in Missis- mans were interested and became pus taking a refresher course. on Friday, March 1, to debate be- resentatives of various churches, fore tfie Portland Rotary Club sippi, and at Canisius College. New quite friendly but nevertheless Walter Leavitt of the class of sponsors lectures and other educa- against the Portland High School York., learning the serious busi- kept moving toward Berlin. They '45 made use of his training in ional prog.-ams during the year. team. The subject under debate ness of army flying. stopped one night in a small town languages in his Army position The concert group consists of will be Peacetime Military Con- In November, 1944, "Shorty" ar- where all the inhabitants lived in Leavitt was a liaison between the ixty voicen selected from such or- scription. Representing the fresh- rived in England as a P-47 fighter eaves for fear of Allied bombings, French people and the Army offi- ganizations as the Bowdo.n Glee man squad will be Fran* Stringfel- pilot in the 9th Air Force, the same leaving, however, when several cers, keeping friendly relations Club, and also includes townspeo- low and Robert Williams. force that "Jojo" Larochelle had German soldiers started shooting during the occupation. ple from Brunswick and Portland. flown in before D-Day. "Shorty" at each other. Discipline had be- Professor Frederick TilloUcn, of An all-round man, Trafton Men- Card of the class of '44 and Frank flew- in thirty missions supporting (Continued on page four) Bowdoin, is the director. dall. president ofi the class of '45, Mullett of the class of '45* our land forces in the march toward is returning from the Army. Men- The full list of returning men is the Rhine. Then on March 23 he Admission to the concert is open dall was a debater, an athlete and still incomplete but the coming se- was shot down by ack-ack while WE NOW HAVE A COMPLETE to all subscribers to the University active in the music societies. mester promises to bring back on a mission east of Cologne. LINE OF REGULAR RUBBER of Life. Extra tickets will be avail- Two athletes already on campus many more outstading Bates men On reaching the ground. HEELS. able to the public. for refresher courses are Arnold and former V-12ers. "Shorty" was surprised to be cap- GIDDS Day's, Inc. 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"aders in an informal, round-table I from the class of '43 are George |man; George Larchian, Donald I concern, and Chapel services. I'be done. This procedure follows I bia doing graduate FOUR THE BATES STUDENT, FEBRUARY 13, 1&46 ■ »■;-. *» \^\ Fleischer Longines Sponsors (Continued from page three) come quite bad by that time be- New Aviation Program OK (2*mfiH& cause of the success of the new PECKS Rhine offensive. "Shorty's" party A new type of radio-autobiog- kept constantly on the move al- raphy will be told by Captain Just a minute, Joe — as soon as ways keeping to the woods, the Eddie Rickenbacker, America's we pick ourselves up off the ice, German guards protecting them First Voice of Aviation t over a net- we'll let you know what's Batesy from disorganized fragments of the work of stations that will blanket for this week. Tempus fugit — retreating German army. the United States and Canada from coast-to-coast starting during 'scuse us for being trite but after . On the seventh day out the party the week of February 2nd. all things are tough all over and was sure it heard American tank units behind. German snipers, The autobiography will take the next week we've heard most of the however, were between the tanks form of a series of half-hour radio student body has appointments at and "Shorty's" party. The guards plays which — with Captain Ric- one time or another for a few lit- fortunately had decided to help kenbacker as host and narrator — tle quizzes. You know, just strength and one passed successfully will unfold the dramatic story of American air progress from tests and the like. through the German lines to the Americans, returning several hours Wrights to rockeis, demonstrating For those who believe that the later in an American jeep with once more that historical truth is mark is made we have several sug- American soldiers of the 104th In- often not"only stranger than fiction gestions — all tested and approved fantry. The American offensive but more exciting and entertaining Marion Dodge by the good housekeeping institute. rolled on toward Berlin and as well. First, you might try getting ten "Shorty" and his friends were sent The series is sponsored by the PERSONAL hours of sleep each night and late back to Rheims for a month's rest. Pop Concert Longine8-Wittnauer Watch Co. as in the morning we might meet you Returning to the United States (Continued from page one) a public service contribution in the all down town for sausage and and Craig Field. "Shorty" was "Dance": Deborah Eager and field of educational entertainment Stationery pancakes. An extremely pleasant given the choice of remaining in Jane Waters. At the request of Captain Ricken- SPECIAL afternoon might be spent playing the Army or not. Luckily for Bates "Song of the Soul", Bruell: "The backer, Longines pays the fees he bridge, or running the hill for the Carillon" Ruth Asker, Director. would ordinarily receive to the basketball "Shorty" chose to re- r 200 Pieces last times. We also recommend the turn to Bates. Technically. Soprano Solo, "O Ask ofi the AAF Aid Society to swell the fund latest at the Empire. You'll be» "Shorty" was in the Army until Stars Beloved". Mexican Folk for needy AAF widows and or- spellbound. That's no plug—we are last November 12th when he re- Song: Ruth Asker. phans, as well as to aid AAF men still talking about those ' little ceived his final discoarge on 87 Dance by the Modern Dance Club and women disabled in line of *1.59 quizzes. points. with music (from the "Gondoliers", duty. 50 Single Sheets Although we can hardly drag Back at Bates he leturned im- Sullivan) by the Floor Chorus. After the first two broadcasts., ourselves away from the academic, I mediately to his old time sports Marion Dodge and Barbara which cover • Captain Rickenback- 50 Short Notes it's our duty to turn to frivolity. pursuits, joining the basketball Mason, accordion players. er's own near-disastrous Pacific 100 Envelopes squad as soon as it was formed Arlene Crosson, accompanist. mission in 1942. the. series deals In spite of the fact that gentle- All printed with your name men prefer blondes, we've been "Shorty" has since played a major Breaking an old tradition this with the Wright brothers' first portion of every game all season. year, the concert will be eemi- flight; Glen Curtiss' flight from Al- and address in blue on fine told about one basketball playsr quality white paper. who loves red-heads, but hasn't Besides his sporting interests foonal. bany to New York City; the dare- "Shorty" is a member ol the Out- devil air circus flier Lincoln even met one yet. Anyone inter- STATIONERY ested? ing Club Council and a member of Beachey; General Billy Mitchell's the Student Council. Student Council Offers prophecy of air power; the Navy's Street Floor We heard' one of the veterans A B.S. candidate, •'Shorty'' may 1919 Atlantic flight; the Army's say that In eight years he has globe-girdling flight of 1924; major in mathematics with his Frosh Banquet Feb. 27 BOSTON TEA STORE made a complete circle. As a fresh- minor in physics. His ambition, Amundsen's and Ellsworth's Arc- S. S. Woodbury, Prop. man he thought that J. B. was a like that of "Jojo" Larochelle, is Student Council will hold a ban- tic flight; Admiral Byrd's 1829 lovely place but in time got pro- to be a combination teachc.-coach quet for freshman men at Com- South Polar flight; the career of Fancy Groceries and moted to New Dorm only to go in secondary school work. mons on the evening of February Airline. Ace Multi-Million-Miler Confectionery into the service and now here it For his academic work in the 27. All incoming freshmen and Merrill; the heroic tragedy of Telephone 153 249 Main Si Is 1946 and he's right back in the Army "Shorty" was granted. one new Bates students are invited to Amelia Earhart and, Anally a same old spot in J. B. again. Need- semester's credit so he's now a attend. glimpse into super-sonic speed less to say, after beating around first semester sophomore. That Guest speakers will be President flying. SAMSON in the wide world he saw a few means "Shorty" will be back two Charles E. Phillips, Coach Leslie places slightly finer than John B.. more seasons after this one. So Spinks and Coach Raymond E. Furniture Mart but now he's just looking for a Pond. The Student Council board since Guy Sandulli too is a sopho- George A. Ross 209 Main St. Lewis'.: place to cast his bones. Would stay more, it looks as if Bates' flashy will be there to represent the col- A Bates Tradition a little longer but we have no more lege. forward line will be intact for two 56 Elm Street Lewiston chapel cuts. See yuh — years to come and "Shorty" Millie. TeL 680 Fleischer will have a big part in Honors carving out for Bates a very bright Campus basketball future indeed. Continued from page one) Enjoy . . . CORSAGES Pauline MacMackin. Marilyn Mey- for er, Jane Nelson, Virginia O'Brien. Dorothy Petrie, Faye Shackford, HOOD \S Beauty Shop POP CONCERT Mary's Candy Shop A Id en Sears. C. Harold Marr, and Carl Rot«. Ice Cream ROAK'S 235 Main Street - Lewiston At Your College Store DAVE'S VARIETIES 142 College St. Tel. 590 Florist You've Tried The Rest . . . Now Lobster Salad Sandwiches R. W. CLARK Phone 980 Try 1/ie BE8T Fountain Services. Snacks DRUGGIST Sam's Italian Sandwiches Light Groceries Court St. Auburn Main St. Opp. St. Joseph's Church GEO. P. LARRABEE. Prop. 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