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1 Rice vs. Tulane R. B. Johns Is Head Comdr. McCain Rev. Dr. Fuller To 'rife ' '! Of 2nd Battalion In New Orleans For Coming Term Lectures Here Be Only Speaker "i 1 1 Saturday p. m. The Naval Unit at Rice next year On Sub Duties At Commencement will consist only of two battalons. Feathered Flock Out The officers of the second battalion Last Wednesday the answer to the Faculty, Trustees, and Graduates Will have been announced by Lt. Davis, question, "Would I like the Subma- To Avenge Last Year's and they are as follows: rine Service?" was given to many Assemble Each Morning at Saint Paul's 33-0 Drubbing Staff Trainees at the Chemistry Lecture Methodist Church in Academic Costume Johns, R. B. Lt. Commander, Hall. Commander McCain, Annapo- By Woody Dry den Battalion Commander lis graduate of '31 and Sub officer The exercises of the thirtieth com- Rice Stadium will be deserted this Lawrence, B. A. '.... since '33 spoke to men of The Rice NINE ENSIGNS mencement of the Rice Institute will Saturday afternoon for the first time Lt., Battalion Sub-Commander Units on the ins and outs of subma- be held in St. Paul's Methodist since the 1944 football season opened Jourdan, P. J rining. The Commander stopped at FROM N.R.O.T.C. Church at nine o'clock on the morn- when the Owls journey to New Or- Ensign, Commanding Officer Rice during a "short" tour of the NAMED HERE ings of Sunday, October 29th, and leans for their annual encounter with Epps, H. W. Battalion CPO Naval Reserve Officer Training Monday, October 30th. The Rev. Dr. Fourth Company Units which he is making while he the Green Wave of Tulane Univer- The navy has announced the com- Ellis A. Fuller, President of the. Durrett, J. L is awaiting the commissioning of a sity. The game will mark the sec- missioning of nine NROTC cadets as Southern Baptist Theological Semi- Lt., Company Commander new submarine. ond consecutive week in which the Ensigns in U. S. N. R. The ceremony, nary at Louisville. Kentucky, will de- Allison. P. R Company CPO opposition has come from down Lou- The trainees heard of d'epth-charg- if there is to be one, will take place liver the baccalaureate address. Jones, M. L. Company Guidon isiana way (Rice having defeated ings, torpedoings, humor, and life in October. Of these nine, only one, Dr. Fuller was born at Cross Hil!, Fifth Company L. S. U. in a 14-13 thriller last week), which have all occured during Com- R. D. Palmer, is a senior and he will Laurens County, South Carolina. He and the team to a man are confi- Grisham, W. V mander McCain's patrols of every graduated Bachelor of Arts from the dent that they will come home with Lt., Company Comamnder theater of war. Many learned that it Presbyterian College of South Caro- Com. Rathbun announced today the championship of that state in Braly, B. T ...Company CPO is hard work and no horse-play in a lina at Clinton and later received an that the commissioning exercises will tow. Edmondson, F. F Company Guidon submarine. Many learned what the honorary degree of Doctor of Divin- be held at Palmer Memorial Church Sixth Company men in enemy subs have felt when ity from that institution. He grad- Few Rice fans and none of the,men at ten o'clock on Wednesday, 25 Eppler, J. C they have received depth-charges uated from the Southern Baptist on last year's team -have forgotten October. Attendance by the ROTC Lt., Company Commander from the decks of ottr own warships. Theological Seminary with the de- that hot October afternoon in 1943 unit is optional. when Tulane, led by long-legged Bill Callender, B. R Company CPO Many came away with the smell of gree of Master of Theology, and re- Jones and hard-driving Joe Renfro, Winn, F. M., Jr. Company Guidon diesel motors and battery acid and receive a degree in E. E. The eight cently received the honorary degree outsped Coach Neely's men to the Seventh Platoon stale air strong in their nostrils. All remaining cadets have all had one of L.L.D. from Mercer University. tune of 33-0. It's no secret that the Leachman, M. »L were held in the good-natured spell year of college work prior to enter- Ordained to the Baptist Ministry, he team didn't exactly knock themselves Lt. (j.g.), Commander which the short, dark, dynamic Com- ing Rice, and having completed their has held pastorates in Greenwood, out over the.-results of that tussle, LeBreton, G. J., Jr. MPO mander wove over the entire audi- studies in the V-12 program outlined South Carolina; Greenville, S. C., and and a year of recollections has done J Eighth Platoon ence. The informality of the talk by the Bureau of Naval Personnel, of the First Baptist Church of At- nothing to change that feeling, so Carter, H. H., Jr. Ens., Commander left all hoping for a cruise under they are prepared for the job in the lanta, Georgia. In July, i942, he was New Orleans fans can expect to Schultz, W. P. MPO just such a Skipper. Fleet. elected President of the Southern watch a squad looking for a little Ninth Platoon From Rice, Commander McCain The average age is twenty and Baptist Theological Seminary and more than this year's glory. Phenicie, J. W., Jr. will go to the University of Arizona. (Continued on page 2) holds this position at present. On the other hand, Tulane has a Lt. (j.g.), Commander At all the exercises the trustees, (Continued on Page 4) Nolan, L. M. MPO Silver Lining faculty, and graduates will be in aca- 0 Tenth Platoon demic cosftime. Those to be in the Vogt, J. H. Ensign, Commander procession are asked to assemble in Lawrence, Alien, Tats, H. H. MPO the Sunday school room of the Eleventh Platoon Invasion of New York church. There will be no academic Kisling,Garrett Wortham, M. F. procession in the open as the exer- Lt. (j.g.), Commander cises are not being held on the cam- Are Pin-Up Boys Van Meter ,J. C. MPO pus. In keeping with tradition the Twelfth Platoon By Rice Students Due (Continued on Page 4) Parrish, D. P Ens., Commander o Lawrean Davis, editor of the Owl, Toan, F. T. MPO By Sadie Gwin Allen bound also on the fifteenth of No- has announced the winners of the It's nearly time for exams again, vember for a month of plays and Pin Up Boy Contest. They are Gil- but don't be discouraged; vacation night clubs and visiting old friends. Officers Elected bert Allen, Sweetie Garrett, Jim Glee Club To Be Heard time always arrives with exams! It's rumored that Dorothy Lottman At Women's Council Kisling and the King Pin of them On KPRC, Friday, 13 Rice students seem to be spreading and Beth Hummel may make a visit all, Frank Lawrence. The Thresher to the four winds after graduation to the Big City to see the bright wishes to extend heartiest congratu- Picnic in Hermann On Friday 13, October the radio this November, but here's what a lot lights, too! Looks like *bhere will be lations to these newly selected para- program "The Home Front Speaks" of our "compadres" are doing in our more Houstonians than New Yorkers gons, and suggest that every Rice The Women's Council had a picnic will feature the Glee Club. The boys days of freedom. in New York if this Eastward Move- student sees that none of these hon- in Herman Park Wednesday, Octob- will be heard over KPRC from 9:45- First of all, the literary societies ment keeps up! ored men pass unnoticed or unan- er 11, for the annual meeting of the 10 p.m. At this time the songs pre- are planning parties for Rush Week Reba Bethea and Bobby Sahol are nounced on the campus. Such dis- retiring members and the new mem- sented will be: "Ride the Chariot," which begins the Wednesday after thinking about a visit to Simonton, tinction does not come an ordinary bers. Officers were chosen at this "Auld Lang Syne," and probably exams. Alice Craig is rush captain and Mollie is thinking longingly and man's way often. He should not be time. "Song of the Jolly Roger." The big for the PALS, Margie Stroup for the hopefully of New Orleans. Carol allowed to forget it. moment for Bob Schnek will be the EBLS, and Peg Monroe for the French's weddng will take place in The Women's Council is sponsor- To the Owl, our notable colleague, playing of his own composition OWLS. Here's hoping for a lot of Garden City, New York this last ing some improvement in the Girls the Thresher also extends its com- "Someday Never Comes" over the fun and a good rush week for every week in October; Ruth has plans for Study Hall. A new rug will be in pliments. It has scored (or plum- network. The song will star Bob one. the trip to New York with her sister. place before the new term begins mered) again in true Owl fashion, "Suzie" Jaynes on the vocal and Now for the campus personalities: Have fun, you two! and also some rearrangements in and it remains, it seems, for the George Marsten playing the trump- Estelle Lindsey is going to New York The boys that are leaving are go- furniture which should improve the Thresher and Campanile to retrieve et. with her uncle and her cousin for a ing to have one last fling in home Study Hall what honor the publications have During the program J. K. Brown month. That's really an exciting (Continued on page 2) The emergency drawer in the desk left. will be interviewed about some of his graduation present, Es! Marie Jo 0 in Miss Lane's office will be replen- Editor Davis announces if anyone battle experiences. and Mary Clarke are New York ishel for the use of the women stu- IMPORTANT NOTICE TO has any interesting new ideas for a dents. They will find first-aid equip- 0 SENIORS—ATTENTION! contest—just any old contest—that THRESHER NOTICE: NOTICE ment consisting of bandages and he please contact her. Ideas proposed Notice to seniors: Subscription to Next Wednesday at noon will be Get your caps and gowns Friday, simple medicines for injuries. They so far include, "Rice Favorite Hang- The Thresner for term beginning in the deadline for petitions for the 10 a. m. to 5 p.m., October 27, or will also find needles, thread, pins, Up Boy," "Typical Rice Bag," and November, 75 cents. Those interest- offices of editor and business man- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October etc., for repairing their clothes. the general question "Is the Owl ed will please contadl Estelle Walt- ager of the Owl. All students are 28. It is necessary that the rental The Council also plans to repair Worth the Paper its Printed On?" er, business manager. eligible. charge of $3.50 be paid at this time. the Women's tennis courts. ' MM &4a.ifelg« I Ctm

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Saturday night aft the tap room of the Grand Prise Beer Company, the student affiliate of the American Chemical Society held its perennial party. Food, prepared by the food committee, was in great abundance, Dedication because only thirty-two of the ex- In the past, the policy of this paper, or rather a tradition pected forty people attended. The party was a "howling success," ac- of the paper, has been to dedicate the last issue of eac school cording to those who attended. All terra to the president of the school. With all due respect and ad- excess food was left for Mr, F. P. miration for President Lovett, I would like to break that tra- Brogniez, in appreciation for his help dition. With all sincereness I would like to dedicate this, the final in securing the location and th$ i issue, to the second graduating class of 1944. "liquid refreshments." This class entered Rice during peace times, in late Septem- The P.S.A. elected officers for ber 1941, with an enrollment in the neighborhood of four hun- next year at their meeting last Thursday. Those elected were: Pres- dred students. Since that time many members of the class have ident, Charlotte Broden; Vice Presi- been called to the service of their country, others have obtained dent, Martha Nunn; Secretary-Treas- jobs in essential war industry. Under all these adverse circum- urer, Joyce Berwic; Representatives stances and through the devastation of the world, this class like to the Student Religious Council, many others has carried on. Charlotte Broden and Dean Weeke. At the present time the second graduating class of '44 has The AIEE held their last meeting of this term Monday night in encountered many difficulties which have not been easily over- West Hall. Officers for the next come. For example, this class, with the exception of one month term were elected and all old busi- during the summer of '43, has carried on through 3 complete ness was completed. Those elected terms of school with no vacation. This is a record truly com- were Hershel Rich, Chairman; J. G. mendable to any class under the trying circumstances. Smith, Vice-Chairman; and Bill The determination and ideals of this class have shown forth Newman, Secretary-Treasurer. The retiring officers are Bob Palmer, brilliantly. They have staunchly stood their ground, never once Chairman; and Roland Stelzer, Sec- giving up or quitting the job they started out to finish. This is retary. Rich was formerly Vice- substantiated by the fact that no member of the second gradu- Chairman, ? ating class of 1944 has been dropped from the roll because he The Canterbury Club's admission or she failed to meet scholastic standings. This is an admirable service Sunday evening was followed trait, of which the class should be justly proud. by a delicious supper. Later, officers * > To their valiant classmates who are serving our country; were nominated, to be elected this Godspeed for an overwhelming victory and a safe return home. week by means of ballot slips which members ai'e to deposit in a box in SCHILLING, Earl L. Rate: Aviation Metalsmith lc —B.S. Sallyport. On Friday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 Age: 20 Duty: Shorebase a. m., the monthly corporate com- Home: New Orleans, La. Lary went to boot camp at Great munion will be held at Palmer Me- i Enlisted: April 14, 1941 Lakes. He went to metalsmith school morial Chapel. Society Rate: Radioman 2c at Pensacola, Florida and came out There will be a meeting of the Duty: Tanker and Cruiser a seaman 2c. In June 41 he was sent Girl's Club at 12:45 in Autry House to Fort Island Navil Air Station, on Friday, to finish election of of- Earl went to boot camp and radio By Reba Bethea honored Wednesday with a party Pearl Harbor. From November '42 to ficers. school at San Diego. In November given by Betty Malone. August '43 he was stationed on Mid- The wedding of Frances Denman, The P.S.A. will have an import- '41, he shipped aboard the tanker The E.B.L.S. alumnae are enter- way; then he was sent back to Fort daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P. R. Den- ant meeting today at 12:15 at Aut- Kaskaskia. In September '43, he taining with a tea for the senior Island. Larry has the Good Conduct, man, to Lieutenant Neal Prince, son ry House. went aboard the Indianapolis, under members Saturday, 14 October, at Pre-Pearl Harbor, American Theat- of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Prince of 0 Admiral Spruance. Earl has the er, and Asiatic-Pacific ribbons. At Corsicana, was solemnized at St. Cohen House from 4 to 6. Good bonduct, Pre-Pearl Harbor, " Paul's Methodist church Saturday The O.W.L.S. are having a dinner' NINE ENSIGNS— American Theater, and Asiatic-Pa- present, he plans to remain in the Navy. evening. The bride was graduated party for their senior members and (Continued from page 1) cific (3 stars) campaign ribbons. He from Rice in 1942 where she was dates at the Empire Room, October intends to take advantage of the * * * 24. their interests are well divided in president of the Pallas Athene Lit- "G.I. Bill of Rights" either to con- IIARTMAN, Ernest, F. The Girls Club is giving a card both academic and extra-curricular erary Society; the groom was gradu- tinue his education or help him set *' * precints. Three are Engineers: Pal- ated in 1943. and coke party for their senior mem- up a business of his own. Earl's Age. 23 bers. It will be at the home of Leila mer, Hailey, and Kisling; three are Home: Santa Monica, Calif. Mary Dee Millef, bride-to-be, was father has been in the Navy thirty- McConnell on October 25. Members academic students: Todd, Glass, and Enlisted: November 15, 1939 honored Monday with a miscellan- six years, and is now a Lieutenant will be called about the time. Isaacks; while Blair, Collins, and Mc- Rate: Shipfitter lc eous shower given by June Kirkgard; (j.g.) stationed at New Orleans. llhenny are Chemical Engineers. Is- Duty: Repair Ship a linen shower is being given today Betty Scott Hamm visited here aacks, regimental Sub-Commander Ernie went thru boot training at by Mrs. J. E. Snoddy and Sara Nan last week with her husband. They this last term, received a letter in San Diego and carpenters school at Snoddy. Tomorrow Peggy Brinton have now gone to Dallas to see his GORDON, L. W. football last season. Blair and Col- Norfolk. He graduated as a Seaman will be hostess for a dinner party at family. Mrs. Hamm is returning to Age: 23 lins have played in Rice Band and 2c. He was sent to San Diego and River Oaks Country Club, and Sat- Rice in November. are members of the Drum and Bugle Home: San Ysidro, California then to Pearl Harbor? as a .passenger urday Beverly Bixby will entertain 0 Corps. Palmer was Assistant to the Enlisted: October 15, 1940 aboard the battleship Idaho. At Pearl with a luncheon at the Empire Room. INVASION OF NEW YORK— Battalion officer and also President Harbor he went aboard the repair Peggy Monroe is entertaining to- (Continued from page 1) of AIEE. The group as a whole is, —Naval Administration and Law, ship Medusa, on which he remained day with a crystal shower compli- town Houston before departing for despite its small size, a good cross and Communications." three years and then went to the menting Myra May Kahle, prospec- more or less unknown destinations. section of the R.O.T.C unit. They are "Naval Administration and Law New Hebrides for nine months. tive bride of Cadet James F. Hor- Blair, Glass, and Collins are all re- all Texas products except Mcllhen- has among its objectives the under- When he returned to the States in sey, Jr. porting to New London, Connecticut, ny whose home is in the Balboz standing of naval organization, January, 1944, he had been out Mary Ellis, bride-elect of Howard for four months training on sub- Canal Zone, and Kisling who calls ashore and afloat, and military law twenty-nine months since his last Taylor, will be honoree at a luncheon chasers. It s particularly nice for Tulsa, Okla., his hometown. Blair is with its various types of court pro- leave to the States. He has the Good Saturday to be given by Georgette Blair who is hearing wedding bells the only one of the class who plans cedure. Morale and leadership are Conduct, Pre-Pearl Harbor and Asi- Moraud at Cohen House. immediately after exams. Best wshes, to get married immediately following also stressed." atic-Pacific ribbons. After the war Sue Njabors was hostess for a Blair! Mcllhenny, Ki sling and his commissioning. "Communications not only deals he intends to go to work for the bridge party Tuesday complimenting Isaacks are San Francisco bound to « For their first tour of duty five with various types of signaling, California State Highway Depart- Carol French, bride-to-be. Carol was board auxiliary ships which will be of the young ensigns a¥e beyig sent duties of the communications officer, ment. active in the Soutff Pacific; Haley to sea, through to the same ships communication security, with the * * » RECREATION NOTICE is assigned,,to a battleship. Palmer in the Pacific. Three are transfering rather complex forms used in offi- is going to Florida for Radar train- ROUSSELL, J. E. Saturday night, 14 October, the to the Submarine School, New Lon- cial correspondence." ing; can't think of a better place for Recreation Bowling Alley will be re- don, Conn., and the ninth has ad- "These nine . young men taking Age: 21 a winter vacation, Bob. Looks as if served for the use of the entire Rice vanced training in Radar at Boston. these two accelerated courses met Home: Crowley, La. Todd is going to spend his vacation navy unit and their dates. The use Last June, these nine candidates at mid-day. They were alert and Enlisted: December 16, 1941 in anxious waiting for those orders! of all alleys, free of charge, from were told«that in the four months to evinced a very commendable attitude Rate: Radioman Be • Congratulations, boys, on your com- 7 p.m. until closing time is donated follow they have a concentrated as well as aptitude." Duty: Minelayer missions! Gene went to boot camp at San by the Recreation Bowling Alley. course in Naval Science prior to their 0 0 John MacKenzie will be stationed early commissioning and were turn- Diego. He was sent to Pearl Harbor, LOST: A Chemistry 300 Small at Cornell—the only one from Rice, ed over to Lt. Decker for the study To day is absolutely the last day and there shipped aboard the mine- Notebook. Return to Joe Leggett or incidentally—but Bob Swasey will be of Damage Control and a practical Seniors to pay their dues. layer Preble. They remained in Pearl to Lost and Found Office for a re- close by at Asbury Park, New Jer- course in Recognition and Tactics. There will be a yell practice at Harbor for a time, and then went ward. sey; Glenn Russ at Prairie State and After completion of this work, Lt. 6:45 p.m. Friday, behind South Hall. into the South Pacific, where they Jack Puckett at Long Island will be Reese took charge and it was his remained for a year. Gene spent :—o THE THRESHER within visiting distance. You can be job to put the finishing touches be- twenty-three months in the Pacific sure that they are all planning an fore the addition of the gold bar was Lt.-Comdr. D. H. E. McCowfen, and saw Alaska, Guadalcanal, the October 17, 1916, at the post office k? hilarious time before they leave. official. Lt. Reese, in a statement RNVR., D.S.O. spoke last night to Solomons, New Georgia and Bougan- in Houston, Texas, under the act of The rest of us seem to have no made especially for he Thresher, ville. He has the American Theater March 3, 1879. Subscription price: the Ship's company, the R.O.T.C., plans except to relax and be hapiiy says: and Asiatic-Pacific (1 star , and by mail, one year 75 cents payable and the V-12 Unit at the Chemistry that exams are over. It seems that numeral 2) -campaign ribbons. Af- in war stamps. "During the past semester nine Lecture Hall. He told of his experi- social life and plans will be an im- young men of the N.R.O.T.C. Unit ences in motor torpedo do boat work ter the war Gene intends to g$, to Editor Bobby Sahol pulse for most of us this vacation. took two naval subjects that will be in the English Channel and the North school under the educational program Business Manager .... Jane Sinclair Be seeing you, next term! of great professional value to them Sea. of the "G.I. Bill of Rights." # %

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By virtue of a last quarter touch- interception. The half ended, Rice 7r down drive sparked by the slashing L. S. & 0. Between halves, Andy runs of "Gorgeous" George Walms- Anderson, veteran scribe *>f the At Lot* of P.T ley and Robert "The Navasota Ter- Houston Press, was overheard to re- ror" Nemir, the fighting Rice Owls mark that Rice played as good a de- To everyone's profound regret, pulled Saturday's L. S. U. game out fensive game in the first half as he G. L. (Laughing Boy) Hermance an- of the fire. The eighteenth meeting had even seen a Rice team play and nounced this week that P. T. was of the Tigers and Owls was a great Andy's seen 'em all! He was refer- suspended for all trainees during game for the spectators but a trifle ring of course, to the manner in tests and the week preceding. Tears too close |or the players, coaches, and which the line, from end to end. rose overcame the stalwart navy lads as anyine who had money on it. up to smother nearly every running full realization of the meaning of this play L. S. U. tried, forcing the Tigers to take to the air and pitch their By Grover Noonan feed him one of Mrs. Hardy's famous message overtook them. To some it Rice started off like a race hoss passes into the eager arms of Bill dishes. . . . Our personal nomination meant no more touch football; or no and scored in the first six minutes Last week wherever a group of Scruggs, George Walmsley, and Har- for the most overlooked player on more volley ball. To some it meant— of play, thanks to Buddy Russ' run- football fans got together it was al- old Tate. Rice started the second the team: Bob "Zorro" Zelsman. He and these really broke under the ning and a fifteen-yard pass from most a sure bet that sooner or later half in great fashion as they drove never makes the headlines (as is the strain — NO MORE BASIC. Our Bill Scruggs to Bob "You've Gotta someone would bring up the ques- deep into L. S. U. territory on a great case of most linemen), and in a physical training analyst has pre- Be a Football Hero" Smith to make tin, "Do you think Rice will be able 35-yard jaunt down the side lines by seeming majority of cases students pared a bulletin explaining this an- the score, Rice 7, L. S. U. 0, as Frank to come back after that Randolph George Walmsley and runs by Buck tend to more or less overlook his nouncement. It means, he says, tha' Lawrence converted. Shortly there- Field game?" And if the question Sheffield and Bob Nemir. However, play. However, if you will look back for three weeks, from Wednesday, after due to a couple of pass inter- did happen to be raised, it was even the Owls choked and L. S. U. took over this year's games and the last 11 October, to Friday, 3 November, ceptions by Harold "Fire-eater" Tate as more of a sure thing that the answer over after two incomplete passes. few games of last year, you will re- a total of twenty-four days, not a and Bill Scruggs, the Owls seemed would be something resembling the Then the Bengals started their fire- call that the opposition has never single Jumping Jack will be per- on their way to another score, which following: "Those kids got a pound- works and really took over the play. had much success at running through formed on this campus. And, he adds, might have turned the game into a ing that it will take them weeks to Using hand offs, statue-of-liberty's the neighborhood of Rice's right don't never forget it! get over, and I wouldn't be sur- rout, but George Grininger dropped and every kind of spinner and re- tackle, and a large portion of the prised if they don't get started until "Strokey" Sheffield's long pass in verses, L. S. U. drove to a quick credit for this record should go to the end of the season." This was . . . Flash! This department is proud the end zone after a hard run and touchdown and only an attempted the consistently smooth performance the almost universal opinion, and to present the biggest scoop of the L. S. U. took over on downs. conversion which hit the upright and of Zelsman week in and week out.... with flashing L. S. U. and powerful year: the best football squad in the L. S. U., starting late, finally got bounced back saved Rice's win. Rice Folks are wondering how George Tulane looming large on the horizon, country is not at Randolph Field as an offensive under way that carried 7, L. S. U. 6. mm to be followed in rapid order by S. Walmsley can run so low and still is the popular belief but at Rise deep into Rice territory, but the Owls M. U. and Texas University (prob- stay off of all fours. You'd better Poly of Indiana. Just ask Joe Van braced and took over on another pass L. S. U. kicked off but Rice ably the Owls' chief rivals for con- be thankful, Gorgeous, that the good Meter for confirmation . . . Johnny couldn't go and was forced.to kick m ference honors), the outlook was ad- Lord didn't give you Nick's nose— Cox, former all-city flash at Junc- S.U. to take the Aggies, and Texas back. The Tigers took over deep in mittedly none too bright. But Sat- sixteen yards of plowing never made tion, Texas, turned in another fine to trim the Sooners round out this their own end and crashed to the urday those "kids" demonstrated that anyone feel so good .. . Prexy Smith exhibition, justifying the faith sports week's selections. hardest fought touchdown of the was grabbing passes out there Satur- they deserved another name by com- eds of that metropolis placed in Since this column will not appear game. Time and again, it looked as day as if he thought they were ing back from not only the Flyer him. again until next term and Rice has if our line would stiffen, but L. S. U. votes. Nice going, Bob. . . . Women defeat but also from a 13-7 deficit two very important tilts in the in- would make a first down with inches have been the downfall of many a From the size of the hole Johnny with eight minutes remaining, to terim, let it be said at this time to spare and drove on toward the great team, but Rice partisans may and Cholly Howard opened in L.S.- register a great 14-13 win over the that we look for the Owls to take Rice goal. A gallant goal line stand give thanks this week to the fairer U.'s line they must have thought G. L. S. U. Tigers that few who were S.M.U. and Texas into camp and get failed as L. S. U. scored on a fake sex: Scruggs was tossing passes Jackson Ford was going to roll in the stands at the time will soon off to a flying start in this year's pass which looked to be stopped be- around against those Cajuns like a through there . . . Seen in the stands forget. Yes, THE QUESTION was conference title chase. S.M.U. fea- fore it hit the goal line but evidently guy who has had experience. There's yelling his head off: good ole Cot- answered. tures a versatile, experienced back- not, as it cost us six points. This no need to say Bill was all over the ton Sims . . . Tate plugged enough time the kick was good and L. S. U. Fieldhouse Bull field quartet working behind a line field on defense. holes to rate the Dutch Medal of led, 13-7. Saturday's game will serve warn- Honor . . . Game seemed a little which is more or less an unknown ing to future oponents of the Owls Buck Sheffield played a grand de- strange without seeing Dave Parrish quantity, while T.U. finds itself The Bengals kicked off and Rice that it is going to be difficult to fensive game while he was in to go get loose on one of his crazy-legged faced with a converse situation—A started its touchdown drive with a fashion a defense to halt he Rice along with his usual good kicking. jaunts. How one guy can go in so rugged fox-ward wall and an offense beautiful return of the kick by "The attack. No less than six backs Wish you wouldn't take so long get- many directions at one time is more built chiefly around Bobby Layne. Terror" up to Rice's 40-yard line. looked ^ood out there, and any team ting those punts off though, Buck. than a lot of people can understand. With these facts in mind and we Performing a complete about face, 1 that plans on concentrating on one . . . Those slashing runs of Buddy How about you? ... In a more seri- are counting on general all-around the Owl line, which was pretty good or two of them is likely to find them- Russ, such as the one that set up the ous vein, however, the team can't class and spirit to start the team as a whole during the third quarter, selves chasing another across the first Owl touchdown, are getting to be praised too highly for the heart off on the right foot Go get 'em tore the L. S. U. wall to shreds with payoff stripe. . . . It's rumored that be a hahit with that freshman. and hustle they exhibited, and any- you guys! Nick Nichols, Johnnie Cox. Bob Zels- "Cec" Grigg gave some of the team L.S.U. backs added an extra yard one who thinks to the contrary will Straying from the gridiron for a man, and Cholly Howard laying 'em a little talk this week about these nearly every time they carried the find himself considerably in the moment, we should like to issue a horizontal. The Rice drive seemed last-quarter one-point * victories — ball by holding the pigskin out at minority. warning to Chicago hotel managers about to stop near midfield but again, with the third and six, "The something about a couple of gray arm's length every time they were This Week to secure all chandeliers when the hairs he noticed while shaving the tackled, and officials overlooked that end of November rolls around, for Terror" broke loose and slashed to Every conference team with the other morning. fact time * and agafn . . Surely about that time Rice's own Bill Hen- the Tiger 15 where he was picked % exception of T.C.U. will be busy wouldn't have liked to have been in ry, the Mezzanine Goon, will up and laid down.. On the very next Saturday will be homecoming for this weekend and some interesting Frank (no choke) Lawrence's shoes stilt his way into town to play with play George Walmsley took a hand Freddie Brechtel at New Orleans, comparisons may be made if com- when he came in to try for that all- the College All-Stars against the off from Bill Scruggs and raced off where he was an all-state high school parative scores have any value important extra point with the score Fort Wayne Zollingers, the national left guard and into the end zone un- performer . . . Racehoss of the Week: (which they usually do not). Up in tied. He did as neat a job of split- professional basketball champs. Bill j touched. \Y ith the "score tied, Frank Bob ftemir, the Navasota Nemesis. Fayetteville Arkansas-' Razorbacks ting the uprights as Bill Dudley did will leave about November 24 in or- I Lawrence came in for Walmsley and Taking over right half when Dave are host to the Norman, Oklahoma, Parrish was forced out of action by on Frank's nose. der to get in some practice before j calmly booted the extra point which Navy Zoomers while those rivals, the game, which is scheduled for De- ; ',eat 1- S. U., 14-13. a sprained ankle, "Greek" came The schedule makers didn't do the Texas Longhorns and the Okla- cember 1. j Beat the hell outa Tulane^! through in fine style. His 35-yard right by the Owls this year: two of homa Sooners, meet in Dallas for gallop set up the winning touch- their toughest conference foes (S.M. their annual spectacle. Of more di- • i down, and all afternoon he was run- U. and Texas) come up on consecu- rect interest to Owl fans are the ning so hard that you would have tive weekends right in the big middle S.M.U.—Randolph Field clash at thought the Tigers were trying to of final exams and November leave San Antonio and the Texas Aggie- • % ** L.S.U. meeting over in Baton Rouge i T • since both games pit hot Rice rivals "P1?P GFYXNNJFT COUNSELORS against the last two teams the Owls wwm JT HRFLIOVJLL IL HRFLJ CONSULTANTS have faced. EXECUTIVE, OFFICE, SALES The time comes in every column- TECHNICAL HELP ist's life when it is necessary to state his opinions of the next week's Quinby Employment Service games. This action is truly foolish MEMBER OF: Employment Counselors Association of U. S. as nobody really cares what a sports National Employment Board editor thinks anyway, and the fledg- Houston Chamber of Commerce ling prognosticator usually ends up with nothing more than a very red ... •••••v.v 408 Bankers Mortgage Bldg. C-4-4631 face. But here goes nothing: Tulane over Rice: This corner WMM would be the first to celebrate an HE'S BEEN WALKING ON incorrect guess on this first effort, p CLOUDS EVER SINCE «E but the Greenies have a veteran ag- DISCOVERED THAT I gregation featuring two great backs, [PRICES A-RE LOW AT| Jones and Renfro, who had so much to do with last year's defeat of ..•.v»sa>>35v»» Rice and should be favored. Also, rnm'M the Owls may be slowed down a WINES'LIQUORS'FINE FOODS trifle by the long train ride. How- .V.V.WVAV. ever, you won't find us giving any points to those who lie to back their v.v.v.% ;: •> •.::c selections with money,; vvJSfi

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is K?|S m: i By Ed Hartsook tra the right to assume that it is Monday the customary an- sufficient in the status quo—to be- nouncements of scholarship and other With the tang of the fall breese come fat and competent, resting on awards will be made in advanee of in the air, the voice of the football the next term at the meeting held public support. Instead it affords the The fourth annual Navy Club re- the conferring of the degrees. Im- thrones raised on Saturday after- last week. These officers are: Jocile orchestra a chance to weld itself in- ception and formal dance will be held mediately after the degree ceremony noons, and the removal and airing of Baggett, President; Maureen Bell- to an instrument of public educa- on Saturday night, 14 October, from a short message will be delivered by fur coats and winter outfits, the noski, Vice-President; Lore Merten, tion and enllightment and to make 1980 to 0100, Ray Van Sickle, club E. O. Lovett, to the graduates. And coming of winter is heralded on Secretary; Lelia McConnell, Treas- for itself a lasting place in the so- president, has announced. The recep- the thirty-third academic session of every side. And with the advent of urer; Marilu Sharits and Geane cial and cultural life of the city. To tion will be held in the Tea Room the Rice Institue will close with the winter season, Front Row stretches Brogneiz, Program Chairmen; Ce- hold this position, the orchestra of the Warwick Hotel, and dancing singing of the One Hundredth Psalm itself and, with a sleepy yawn, ack- cile Sass and Mary Jane McNair, must have one basic factor—group to Hank Hoffman's orchestra will and of America by the assembly and nowledges the coming of the the- Reporters and Publicity Chairmen. integrity. It will never have this follow at the Junior League. As in the benediction by Dr. Ellis A. Fuller. atrical and symphonic season. A 0 simple thing as long as weird at- past years a Navy Queen will be se- week from Monday, the Houston tempts at publicity, such as the sym- NOTICE lected and presented with a locket. extended to them for their help and symphony will give its first concert phonic wrestling and baseball, pre- General chairman John Van de cooperation. of the year, so a quick review of the sented last year, are continued. It This issue of the Thresher is the Mark and his committees have done potentialities and hoped-for accom- will never be accepted as an able product of the work of both the old The next issue of the paper will- an excellent job of planning. plishments of the new season is in musical organization while its brass and new staffs. Recognition is duly appear Thursday, November 9. order. section rises to take the trio of Stars The reception will honor Marvin The orchestra, as far as active and Stripes, blowing from side to Blair, Richard Collins, George Glass, personnel is concerned, is practically side in true jazz tradition. George Hailey, Richard Isaacks, the same as last year—with the fa- James Kisling, William Mcllhinney, The people of Houston are now Robert Palmer, and James Todd who miliar instruments of the Henkels giving their support to the orchestra, heading the violins, Kit Reid play- are to receive their commissions in but to live up to that implied faith, late October. The unit officers and ing first tnimpet whenever he can Conductor Hoffman, the musicians, get away from Ellington, and Mr. their wives will also be honored. The and Mr. Cullen are morally obligated future ensigns and their dates will Kepner again displaying his virtu- to present good music in a dignified comprise the reception line. Liquid osity on the flute. Some new mem- manner. This "town" is beginning to and solid refreshments will b e bers have been added by Mr. Hoff- show signs of growing out of its served. The reception will continue mann to give more depth and vol- awkward stage into a more mature until 2045. ume in various sections, but the pa- city. Let the symphony take heed trons of the orchestra will not be and follow suit—the time for juve- Selection of the Navy Queen and listening to the music of strangers j njie schenanigans is over, the time dancing will follow at the Junior this season. for adult behavior has arrived. League at 2100. The Navy Queen to The most notable changes will be 0 succeed last year's choice, Miss Mu- found in the repertoire, which has riel Wicks, will be chosen by a ma- RICE VS. TULANE— been enlarged considerably during jority vote of the N.R.O.T.C. cadets the summer and, if the initial pro- (Continued from page 1) attending. The four candidates, all Gabardine gram is any indication, in the se- veteran lineup that has been touted from Houston, are: Miss Beverly lection of program material. These in early predictions as one of the Bixby, Miss Betty Ann Hill, Miss Classics most encouraging signs of orchestral standout outfits in the nation, and Ellen Hopkins, who will enter Rice growth point to the possibility of a among those returning are the self- as a freshman in November, and Miss 14.95 truly successful season (estehtically) same Jones and Renfro. In their only June Kirkgard. start of the season the Greenies were for the first time in some years. The ballroom will be decorated on stomped last week by Notre Dame Hhe orchestra vvilT play more Shos- a nautical theme with red, white and by a score of 26-0. It should be re- blue as the predominant colors. takovich this year, bowing at last membered, however, that they were to the demands of local music lovers. playing a great team after a long Music is to be furnished by Sgt. In fact the first program includes train ride—a combination of circum- Hank Hoffman and his fourteen- piece band. Prices are $2.00 per the the Shostakovitch Fifth, a most stances that never helped anyone win >v. ambitious project for the first con- a ball game. couple and $1.85 stag. The commit- cert and one that should give a good tee chairmen planning the event Different looking If Tulane elevens of the past sev- indication of the quality of music to are: John Van de Mark, general eral years may be used as a cri- . . . and softly / be heard on subsequent nights. Also chairman and arrangements; Kent terion, the Owls can expect to en- scheduled for the first concert are Elliott, Finance; C. J. Myers and counter a team which relies mainly tailored with em- the Schumann Concerto in A played Joe Mclver, publicity; J. P. Anthony, on runing power and mass substitu- by Miss Gloria Huffmaster, whose decorations and bids; Ralph Emig, broidered mot- tions to wear down the opposition; ability is well known by symphony tickets. and as there are no indications that if borrowed from patrons of a few years back, and Coach Claude "Little Monk" Simon excerpts from Wagner's Tannhauser. The general opinion is that this tilt our brave Chinese has decided to change his offensive will decide who plays in the Cotton This program indicates a trend to- strategy, our line stands a better allies. Have it in Bowl. The Techounds have Layne and ward a more serious type of program than fair chance to meet its third a line and some pretty cheer leaders green, coral, —one with some of the cake and not stiff test in as many weeks. all of the frosting. Front Row raised —that's about as far as it goes. That beige, gold, raised its voice in many a loud The Owls came out of last week's might be enough to win the cham- great victory unscathed except for wail during the last season asking pionship but no one ai-ound here brown. Sizes 9 to for just such a change in policy, so it a few minor bruises and with the re- thinks so. Rice is gunning for Texas is with sense of gratification that turn of Frank Lawrence, Dave Par- (as always!) and has a great chance 15. this first program is received. rish, and Bob Turner will be in top to stomp the Orange and White in shape for the battle, barring any in- what would be the sweetest victory While the mere review of the com- jury that may have occurred subse- ing season might be sufficient for in a hell of a long time. At any rate quent to the time this article went it promises to be a tight fight with the first column of the new year, it to press. seems only right to attempt also to a short stick and I wouldn't miss it outline the responsibilities of the or- There's a pep meeting tonight and for anything (around here!) chestra, both to itself and to Hous- the team leaves tomorrow, so why We . . That's the word. Looks like ton, during the season. The magnifi- not make it a point to be at the field we can't miss, and since our next is- Shop Collegiate cent subscribing of tickets has indi- behind South Hall and give them a sue comes out after the games with Fifth "Floor cated that bey or (I doubt the music big send-off—they deserve it. Tulane, S. M. U., and Texas, you can lovers of the city are behind the or- Of course. Rice will go into the come around and congratulate us on chestra. But, and it is a big excep- game against Tulane as the under- our predictions. dog and some may predict a score tion, that does not give the orches- 0 PERSONALIZED GIFTS possibly paralleling last year's, but I think the Owls will battle right down to the finish and give the ESTHER McKENZIE Green Wave a great fight. If we GLASSWARE can get started quick and get a few BUY MORE more than our share of the breaks, 4416 South Main K-3-3313 we could well beat Tulane, and that would be rated as one of the biggest WAR BONDS upsets of the year. Depending upon how we fare at New Orleans may be the Southwest and STAMP Conference title. If we make a good show at Tulane and have few or no serious injuries, we can sure win this conference. Our next game after Tu- lane is S. M. U., here, and I think PORTRAITS BY we'll beat the Mustangs by two or more touchdowns. S. M. U. was hard pressed to beat Georgetown's South- western last week 16-15 and shouldn't do nearly as well against us. Then there is the all-important 4420 MAIN t-4181 Texas U. game the following week.