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Vol. 22 No. 6 Z -186 BALL STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, MUNCIE, INDIANA, OCTOBER 30, 1942 Price Five Cents Club Play' Eve Curie Describes People; Blue Key Defense Committee Bills Eight Visits Battlefronts of World Elects New By Myra Lou Williamson Has Sixth Meeting; Characters Giving her observations on mechanized warfare in Lybia, Russia, Frat Men Burma, China, and the South Pacific, Mlle. Eve Curie, distinguished French woman, talked before a large audience Wednesday evening at the Masonic Chairmen Report 'Night Must Fall" To Be Temple. This was the opening lecture of the Psi Iota Xi sorority winter Robert Barton Announces Presented—Marjorie Le- lecture series, benefiting philanthropical activities of the sorority. Selections—Five Seniors, TESTS TO BE GIVEN Boeuf Is Director. Mlle Curie, daughter of the famous Two Juniors Chosen. Robert Barton Announced Pierre and Marie Curie, physicists religion while India has a formidable Tuberculin tests will be giv- As Ex-Officio Member of who discovered radium and received problem in the irreconcilable Mos- Seven Ball State men have been en to all freshmen and trans- When the curtains part on the fall the Nobel prize, held the rapt atten- lems and Hindus. The speaker talked elected to Blue Key, national hon- fers on Monday, Nov. 2. The Committee — B e e m a n, production of the Spotlight Club play, tion. of the audience for nearly two of Nehru as "one of the most re- orary men's fraternity, and an- Health Service will remain DeMotte, Fitch Report on "Night Must Fall," at 8:15 o'clock hours as she described the battle- markable persons in the world." nouncement of elections was made open through the noon hour in next Thursday evening, Nov. 5, the fronts and the peoples thA she saw Gandhi, she found to be a profound by Robert Barton, president of the addition to the usual hours, 8 Sub-Committee Activities. audience beyond the footlights will last spring on her tour. pacifist and a very powerful man. oragnization, at the regular convo- o'clock to 4:30 o'clock. be entertained with something dif- The first test will be given Has Immense Pride In talking of the government that the cation held Wednesday morning, Oct. ferent from the realm of theatrical Indians wanted, she remarked that 21. on Monday, and every one test- Members for the college Defense In Russia, the speaker pointed out productions. they never gave a clear picture of ed must report Wednesday for Committee met for the sixth meet- that one feels there is no such thing Charles E. Waggoner, New Castle Behind the capable cast which in- the kind they desired. the second reading, at which as a front, for everybody is engaged senior, was one of the men selected ing since the organization of the com- cludes veterans of former Spotlight On the front in Lybia, Mlle Curie time the second test will be in warfare, and that Russia is nearer by the fraternity. Business manager mittee Thursday, Oct. 15. At that productions a n d Civic Theatre is was the first won-an to be permitted given for those whose tests to ultimate victory. The reason for for the 1942 "B" Book, he is a mem- time, Robert Barton, senior a n d Marjorie LeBoeuf, president of Spot- to spend some time at the head- were negative. The second test this feeling, the speaker went on to ber of Commerce Club, Y. M. C. A., light Club and director of the play. quarters of the British Eighth Army. will be read on Friday. president of the Student Executive say, is because in that country there and Alpha Phi Gamma, national hon- Miss LeBoeuf had considerable ex- She described the desert warfare and These tests are a part of the Council, was introduced as an ex- is an immense pride and a "mad will orary journalistic fraternity. He is perience this past summer while at- told of visiting with German and physical examination given to to win." a cabinet member of the "Y." officio member of the committee. tending the Plymouth Drama Festi- Italian prisoners of war, finding the all students every year, a n d The speaker told of the hard lives Chairmen of the various sub-com- val at Plymouth, Mass. Italians eager to talk while the Ger- Thrall Is Elected grades will be withheld until the people were living, saying that mittees gave reports on new devel- mans were disgusted wtih their Ital- Howard Thrall, Manilla senior, was they are completed. Tests must Cast Practices the food situation was difficult and opments since the last meeting. ian allies and sure of German vic- also elected to the -fraternity. A be read on Wednesday. that one would see long lines of Chairman of the Consumers Com- After several weeks of practice the tories. member of Delta Phi Sigma frater- cast of eight will be ready to take women standing while waiting for mittee, Miss Mary Beeman of the Before completing her tour, • Mlle. nity, he is also a member of Latin their rationed food. When supply home economics department, reported the stage next Thursday eve. Three Curie began to see Americans all over Club and Sigma Pi Rho, national main characters providing the action trucks, loaded with frozen meat go- that her committee is ready to begin Africa. honorary Latin fraternity. Thrall- is work getting ideas concerning proper for this psychological drama include ing to the front, would pass, the a scholarship student. Navy Wants Ray Condon, cast as the lovable but people would not even look at them. Should Be Thankful war-time diets to Ball State students Charles Bushong, Elkhart senior murderous Dan; Pauline Rohour as The men who fight must have every- Commenting on America and the and staff. and president of Pi Gamma Mu, na- Mrs. Bramson, a neurotic semi-in- thing. war, she said "Thank God you are tional honorary social science fra- College Men DeMotte Reports valid; and Rosemary Walter playing not fighting on your soil." She im- Talks With Russians ternity, was elected by the Blue Key Mrs. Sharley B. DeMotte, director the role of Olivia, Mrs. Bramson's pressed the audience with the op- "Only a country which fights the men. A member of Sigma Tau Gam- of publicity and chairman of the niece — serious, with a sparkle of po- portunity Americans have at home war on its own soil knows what war ma Fraternity, he is also a member City Celebrates Navy Day— Publicity Committee, reported that etry in her soul. to be efficient in war industries and is," the French woman said. "In the -- copies of the Ball State News are to support the armies. In conclusion, of Y. M. C. A., Library Council, and Procurement Officer De Supporting these characters will liberated zones, those taken by the Spotlight Club. He is a cabinet mem- being sent to former students who be Harley Ludington as Olivia's suit- she painted a picture of the united sires Graduates. are now in the armed forces. Germans and then retaken by the nations being far from united, and ber of the "Y." or; Mary Ann Babcock, the scatter- Russians, I talked to families who Copies of tabulation of ideas given brained maid; Jane Summers, cast said that it would take a united effort Bushong Is Chosen had been ejected from their homes so that "quoting from one of your Responding to a call for 1,800 col- the Conservation Committee by fac- as the housekeeper; John Morgan, by the Germans when the tempera- Also elected to the fraternity is Lee lege graduates under 28 years of ulty members were presented to the Belsize of Scotland Yard; and Nita great men, 'all these men should not Bushong, Kendallville senior, who is ture was 40 degrees below zero. They have died in vain.' " age to begin training in Class V-7 group by Dr. Harry N. Fitch, direc- Hrishuk playing the role of the nurse. told me how they fled to the woods president of both Navajo Club and of the naval training program, the tor of the Child Development Ser- Epsilon Pi Tau, national honorary Committees Named and dug trenches, and how first one U. S. Navy is making a nation-wide vice and chairman of the Conserva- child and then another would die." industrial arts fraternity. Secretary call for men to enlist in the military tion Committee. Committees appointed for the play In Russian factories during peace of "B" Club, he is also a member of ranks. Na v y Day, celebrated on include production manager, M a x Group Elects The Defense Committee was formed times, the speaker pointed out, the Industrial Arts Club. Tuesday, Oct. 27, came as a special Hunt; stage manager, Virgil Gray; at Ball State April 29, and is made women worked seven hours a day, One other senior was elected to event to emphasize this activitiy stage crew, Otha Easterday, DeLana up of 11 sub-committees. The com- five to six days a week. Now they the men's honorary. Ben Earley of Southard, Esther Walters, and Mary H. B. Allman Accelerate Program mittee is for the purpose of organ- are working eleven hours a day and Anderson, prominent on the Ball Thiesen; business manager, Floyd izing and establishing a campus vol- seven days per week and "liking it." State campus, served as assistant Through a newly accelerated of- Cooper, chairman, Ruth Atwater, unteer office, conserving materials Mlle. Curie also explained .that there business manager of The News for ficer training program, it is now pos- Charles Bushong, Ray Condon, and Ball State Professors Get vital to national defense, organizing were no bomb shelters in the fac- two terms. sible for college graduates to become Corinne Mehalso; programs, Ruth Offices at Sectional first aid classes, setting up an air tories and that they kept on work- Pick Two Juniors commissioned naval officers in a spe- Atwater, chairman, and Mary Strain; raid protection program, educating ing during raids. Meetings. cial year-end midshipmen's class. publicity, Marthadel Mansfield, chair- Two juniors were elected to the consumers, organizing defense In China she talked with Gener- Capt. E. S. Root, Midwest Director man, Gabriel Graves, Alan Harding, fraternity. Jack Mendenhall of Fowl- courses, promotion of defenv, and alissimo and Mme. Chaing-Kai-Shek, of Naval Officer Procurement in Chi- Marie Fraser, and Warren Blackman; H. B. Allman, superintendent of the er, president of the class of 1944, is cooperation with the United Service explaining that she learned a lesson cago, has announced that enrollment and house, Beth Hanna. Muncie schools for the past six years, also vice-president of Triangle Club Organization and Civilian Morale in "Chinese perseverance and forti- for the class of 1,800 must come was elected president of the Indiana and is a member of Student Execu- Service. Also assisting with the production tude." The speaker reported the main within the next few weeks. State Teachers Association at the (Continued on Page Two) are prompter, Beulah Cline; proper- Chinese resistance is her land and Training college graduates, a spe- Members Listed business meeting of the convention ties, Alice Mendenhall, chairman, the pathetic effort the Chinese are cial school for naval men will be W. E. Wagoner, controller, is chair- Friday, Oct. 23. Allman, a graduate Maxine Smith, Donna Ruth Couch, making to modernize their country opened in January, according to pres- man of the college Defense Commit- of Tri-State College, took graduate and John Morgan; costumes, Jean while at war. She told of the migrat- ent plans, and students will be able tee. Sub-committees and their mem- work at Purdue University, and re- Lecturer Gives Mahoney, chairman, Louise Shook, ing factories that were being moved to train for positions as ensigns. Two bers are Air Raid Protection, Robert ceived his master's degree at Indiana and Mildred Lane; scenic design, literally "on the barks of coolies." training centers are now planned, E. Hanson, Orville E. Sink, and James University. He was unopposed in Special Address Robert Critchley, chairman, Peg Tee- However, the speaker felt China was one to be maintained at Northwest- Hughes; Auxiliary Fire Fighters, the election, and will take office in guarden, Leota Adams, Gabriel brave and united, saying that "it ern University and the other at Earl Johnson, N. A. Schull, and John Oct., 1943, following the custom of Graves, Jane Summers, and Ruth takes more than a defeat to make Miss Edith Bane Speaks At Notre Dame University. Jeffers; Health and Medical Service, the association. Clore; electricians, Virgil Gray and headlines in China." Mlle. Curie sees Amelia T. Wood, Paul B. Williams, Having served as special instruc- Acheivement Program of Form Special Class Otho Easterday; makeup, Mildred China after the war as "friendly and Lenna Arnold; Publicity Corn- tor on the faculties of Ball State, Extension Clubs. Men in the special class will en- Gillespie, chairman, Mary Jane Nick- but subjective to no one." mittee, Sharley B. DeMotte, Paul elson, and Rosemary Walters. Indiana State, and Indiana Univer- roll as apprentice seamen in V-7 for Royalty, and Wayne Mellott; conser- Traveled in India sity, Mr. Allman has also served as four months' training in the navy Dr. Raymond Barnard is faculty An illustrated lecture, "India and vation, Harry N. Fitch, C. 0. Limbert, city superintendent at Angola and "China whispered for independ- the Vale of Kashmir," was given by wartime midshipmen school. For the Howard Thrall, and Anna Louise advisor for the play. Rushville. ence but India clamors for it," Mlle. Miss Edith Bane at the 20th annual first month those accepted will be Armstrong; and consumers, Mar y Curie continued. In India she learned Several Ball State professors and Achievement Day program of the apprentice seamen in navy indoc- Beeman, Russell S. Burkhart, and the difference between independence teachers were also elected to offices Delaware County Home Economics trination, while the next three they Betty Jo Millspaugh. Chilluns, Senior and democracy, realizing that we at the sectional meetings of the con- Extension Clubs held in Assembly will be, midshipmen. vention. They include Dr. Vernal H. Others are Money Raising, P. D. take for granted people want both, Hall. The program was opened at Special information concerning Edwards, Edna L. Knotts, and James Yearbook Likely and that tolerence means freedom of Carmichael of the business educa- 1:15 o'clock with Mrs. Harvey Jack- the program may be secured through tion department who was elected Walker; United Service Organization, son, county president, in charge. Chief Gunner's Mate A. S. Marquell president of the business education Grace DeHority, Harry Howick, and Miss Bane, widely known as a lec- at the Muncie Navy Recruiting Sta- To Appear Early section; and John R. Smithson of the Mary Nola Roose; Courses, Ralph W. turer, author, musician, and traveler, tion. Noyer, L. S. Whitcraft, and Anne May we, the members of the Ori- Offers Class science department, who was elected- has taken her camera into spots off ent staff, count upon you, the Orient president of the general science sec- Pearson; Civilian Morale Service, C. the beaten track where the average L. Murray, Charles F. Van Cleve, public, to cooperate. in getting the tion. Secretary-treasurer of the ge- traveler never ventures. She has yearbook out early this war year? In Firearms ography department is to be Dr. Floy and Jack Mendenhall; and Civilian traveled, alone, extensively in India COMIN' UP Defense Volunteer Office, V. Smith, It's easy to loaf along the path of Hurlbut of the science department. and Africa. Ethel R. Harlan, and Olive Kohl- least resistance and murmur, "Orient Clara A. Peirce of the science depart- Dr. Paul Royalty Will Teach Included in her kodachrome mo- Friday, Oct. 30 meyer. out early? That old gag?" It's easy ment was elected secretary of the tion and still pictures were maharjas, Work — Muncie Men nature study group. 7:45 - 8 o'clock, Morning Chapel, to stare at the Orient photograph mendicants, untouchables, f a k i r s, schedule and say, "Oh, they'll let me Will Assist. Recital Hall. temples, a dramatic fight between a First Floor Elliott Hall party. have my picture taken in December. mongoose and a cobra, and of es- College Alumni There's no hurry." To all of which State Academy Saturday, Oct. 31 To prepare men who will be in- pecial interest now — pictures of the we, the staff, answer, "This is not an Ball State football game with Man- ducted into the armed forces, a class Gandhi family. Attend Sessions ordinary year, Ball Staters. Remem- chester, there. in defense marksmanship will be Holds Meeting Miss Bane appeared before a stu- ber that 1942-43 is not a year for Alpha closed party. held at 7 o'clock Monday in the outer dent convocation on the campus last putting off." Wesley Foundation party. Local Professors Speak At Var- gymnasium. Dr. Paul Royalty, head February, being presented at that Ball State Will Be Represented Monday, Nov. 2 Notice By Poster of the English department, will be time by the Geography Club and ious District Meetings of At Notre Dame 8:45 - 9 o'clock, Morning Chapel, The picture schedule (see the big instructor for the course. Sigma Zeta, science honorary. Association. Recital Hall. brown poster in the Student Room) Extra-curricular work in firearms Sessions. 7:10 o'clock, Choral Society, Re- puts gentlemen first this year so that, was first offered last year, and Dr. cital Hall. Ball State alumni meetings were if Ball State men are drafted, the Royalty, executive secretary of the Indiana's Academy of Science To Attend Conference Fraternity meetings. held at various teachers' associations Orient will still have fraternity pages, Muncie pistol and revolver club, opened its 58th annual meeting with Dr. Floy Ruth Painter will attend W. A. A. over Indiana last week. At the In- and honorary society pages in which served as the first teacher for the an executive session held Thursday a social workers' conference that is dianapolis luncheon meeting Friday, men appear. If you are leaving for class. Although women were per- Tuesday, Nov. 3 evening at Notre Dame University. to be held in Indianapolis Nov. 4 Oct. 23, the speakers were Dean Army or Navy and you are a senior, mitted to shoot several times last 7:45 - 8 o'clock, Morning Chapel, Ball State is being represented at the and 5. While there she will attend Grace DeHority and Dean Harry be sure to fill out the form giving year, the first class this year will be Recital Hall. academy by several faculty members. a class in "Psychiatric Concepts of Howick. The meeting was held in open only to men. Sorority meetings. us your full name, your majors, of- Divided into sections, the meeting Social Case Work," which will be the Claypool Hotel. fices you hold, etc. The blanks are Equipment will be furnished stu- features the presentation of reports taught by Mrs. Muriel Moorehead of Blue Key. on hand at the Information Desk. dents shooting on the range, and the on the progress of experiments dur- Western Reserve University. "Education for Post War Work" Wednesday, Nov. 4 was the theme of a talk given only provision is that each marks- ing the past year. Reports are final- by Plan Club Schedule 7:45 - 8 o'clock, Morning Chapel, Dean Ralph Noyer Thursday, Oct. 22, man furnish his own cartridges. The ly compiled into the academy's of- A schedule for departmental clubs Recital Hall. at the Hotel Huffman in South Bend. class furnishes an excellent oppor- ficial pamphlet, this year edited by Dr. Swenson Speaks is being made now. This schedule Industrial Arts Club. President of the South Bend Asso- tunity to learn to shoot prior to ac- Dr. P. D. Edwards, associate profes- may disrupt the established meeting Dr. Esther J. Swensen of the edu- 10 o'clock, Convocation, Assembly ciation is John Wilmore, who gradu- tual induction into the service. sor of mathematics. times, because the Orient photog- cation department left Wednesday Hall. ated in 1929. Also attending the Men from several marksmanship On Saturday morning, the Junior rapher must take pictures of several evening for Minneapolis, Minn., 8:30 - 9 o'clock, Ball State radio meeting were Dr. Harry N. Fitch clubs in Muncie will again assist Dr. Academy of Science will hold its groups in one evening. You can help where she spoke Thursday and Fri- program broadcast over Station and Dr. L. H. Whitcraft of the math- Royalty in the extra-curricular class. meeting. The organization is made tremendously b y inconveniencing day, Oct. 29 and 30, at a meeting of WLBC, presenting `!Reflections ematics department. Among those taking charge will be up of Indiana High School science yourself, if necessary, to follow this the elementary, kindergarten, pri- on Leaving College for the Fred Shroyer, president of the Mun- clubs. Attending the Gary Association schedule. The most important thing mary, and rural teachers of the Min- Armed Forces," written by Mar- cie Pistol and Rifle Club; Harry Al- Those attending the conference was Dr. Robert R. LaFollette, head about your individual picture is, first, nesota Education Association. thadel Mansfield and narrated by my, president of the Muncie Pistol from Ball State are Dr. 0. B. Chris- of the social science department. The to have it taken, and second, to re- Charles Bushong, with William and Revolver Club; and Walter Heff- ty, head of the science department; alumni meeting was in the form of turn the proofs immediately to Neis- Summers at the organ. ner, secretary of the Muncie Pistol Dr. Donald E. Miller, associate pro- a luncheon Friday, Oct. 23, in the wanger's, with the correct order for College Gets Requests and Rifle Club. fessor of science; and Dr. Edwards. Thursday, Nov. 5 Y. M. C. A. Dr. LaFollette spoke on reprints. Abide by the schedule! Requests for second semester 7:45 - 8 o'clock, Morning Chapel, the subject, "Ball State and Amer- We're fortunate to be able to pub- President At Home teachers are already being received Recital Hall. ican Society in War Time." President lish an Orient this year. Let's make "Y" Holds Discussion by the college placement service. Any 8:15 o'clock, Spotlight Club play, of the Gary group is John Bremer, it a great book! Dr. L. A. Pittenger, who has been Y. W. C. A. meeting was held seniors who will be available for "Night Must Fall," Assembly class of 1939. The president of the in the hospital for a few days, is now Sincerely, Thursday evening at 7:30 in the East second-semester positions as teach- Hall. entire state alumni association is at home, 620 North Calvert Avenue, Lounge. June Campen was in charge ers should contact the placement Pi Gamma Mu. Anna Marie Yates Bull, who gradu- THE ORIENT STAFF and his condition is much improved. of the panel discussion. service. Kallista Art Club. ated from Ball State in 1930. PAGE TWO THE BALL STATE NEWS — OCTOBER 30, 1942 The Ball State News All of those contributing to the S. E. Q. convocation are to be complimented on their whole-hearted co-oper- Published weekly at all State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana. Co-ed Makes Reply to Essay We'd Like To See .. . Entered at the post office, Muncie, Indiana, as second-class matter, ation and work in making the show a success. The pro- under the Act of Congress, March 8, 1897. duction definitely showed that Ball State students can Of Subscription Rates: one quarter, 40c; two quarters, 75c; three quar- Courageous College Male A few more smiles and a few less ters, $1.10; one year, $L50. succeeed if they will only co-operate and expend the EDITOR'S NOTE: An essay written by Wilbur Holloway in the Oct. 16 edition of The frowns on campus brows these days necessary energy. News seems to have created a little furor among the campus co-eds, Two answers to the essay have been received in The News office, so a reply written by Ruth Atwater will be — we'll probably live through it! published in next week's edition. Meanwhile, it might be wise for our more courageous' Shotgun Linson, that scintillating males to go to Wilbur's defense. The Associate Collegiate Press suggests that all Ger- star of verbal sports, explain to some of the rest of the fellows how come man school children will "have the privilege this year of By Esther Dupont Recognized by the Merchants Association as an he has women chasing him these Advertising Medium. hearing three military lectures and making one visit to Dear Wilbur (or should I say "Mr. Holloway?"): days. (It's done with a lift of the some military base." This is done outside of school hours Having read your recent remarks on the frailer sex I am moved with brow and a pack of chewing gum, 1942 Member 1943 — an elective course, no doubt. an emotion which can only find its outlet in words, those elusive but boys.) nssocialed GDIle6ide Press effective mediums of expression. I search my mind for thoughts which Who is the genius who contrived the fetching hat and glove sets some Distribu tor of will convey to you the true condition of my heart, the sincere reaction Just look what has been hatched tip: To train replace- of our football huskies are sporting. of my emotional nature to your And they pan the women!' Langas Collegiate Digest ments for hatchery men lost to the armed forces, Iowa lengthy epistle of opinion. In other in his little outfit is our secret image words, droop, I'm mad and am hav- RKPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTUNNG BY State College recently offered a hatchery operators' and of Casey Jones. ing one heck of a time finding un- Our Bo y"s----- in Camp"P National Advertising Service, Inc. managers' short course. How far down the other end of censorable words with which to give College Publishers Representative Freshman Roose's tie goes. It's a 420 MADISON AVE. out in righteous indignation! NEW YORK. N.Y. People in all walks of life are re- cinch• there's not much on the out- CanaA60 • Bowen • LOS SAN rammisco Students and faculty members should not overlook So that's how you like your worn- sponding to the national defense pro- side. Of course, what is outside i PHONE 7791 (ask for The News Office) the series of broadcasts being held weekly over Radio en? Well, well! And now, my waver- gram, and not a few of them are mighty colorful! ing wolf, may I here set down a few students and graduates of Ball State. WAYNE MELLOTT Station WLBC. The Radio Committee is rendering real Everyone on campus read the tex Editor-in-Chief of my pet male annoyances. Read The following are a few of those who of Wendell Willkie's recent speed ' service in sponsoring the programs. 'em with care, Wilbur, and ye may have rallied to the colors and are Editorial Staff — and we didn't wear Willkie pin Associate Editor Eugenia Laughner profit thereby! serving where they are most needed: in the last election, either! Assistant Editors .... Myra Lou Williamson, Mary Jane Hullinger 1. Boys, when you ask a girl for Kenneth L. Cole, C. Sp., Sq. 56, Everyone pay their class dues will News Editor Charles Bushong a Ate for Friday night, don't say, Physical Instructor's School, U. S. ingly — well, pay their class dues' Society Editor Marie Fraser "How about a date Friday night?" anyway. (This item was put in a Assistant Society Editor Naval Training School, Norfolk, Va. Delana Southard ALPHABET SOUP .Elucidate! Try giving us the request of the treasurers of th Sports Editor a break Pvt. John R. Hiner, Editor of The e Robert Linson and murmur something like, "Would freshman, junior, sophomore, an Assistant Sports Editors Paul D. Hill, Robert Tyner By Charles Bushong Post Star, Syracuse Army Air Base, Copy Editors — Mary Virginia Harry, Alan Harding, Ruth Atwater, you like to see what's playing at the Syracuse, N. Y. senior classes.) and Mary Thieson, Strand Friday night?" It's sure a More people study and fewer pe t Lt. Wesley Gough, 46th A. I. R., Exchange) Editor Doris Hasler relief to let us know what we're to pie talk about study. Feature Writers: Mary Alice Clark, Marthadel Mansfield, Pauline EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Bushong's views arc not necessarily those A. P. 0. 225, Desert Maneuvers, -C/O of the editor: expect. The classic Ball State invita- What's in that box Benny keeps Rohour. Esther Dupont, Ralph Vines, Lorraine Riebeling. Postmaster, Los Angeles, Calif. tion was issued by a campus romeo inviting everyone to look into. (Note Special Reporters Gloria Phillips, Gabriel Graves, Beulah Cline Senator Willis says that our fleet is out of commission Lt. W. H. Minor, 51 Oxford St., who goes by the title "Dopey"— to freshmen: Benny is our term of Cambridge, Mass. BETH HANNA — bet the Japs wonder who the hell they're fighting. "Say," he shouted across the Talley, endearment for the winged statue of Business Manager Joe E. Robertson, Co. D., 802, S. S. Sir Stafford Cripps proposes) that India be given com- "how's about a little romancing this Beneficence that is the center of the Business Staff Regiment, Fort Monmouth, N. J. Assistant Business Manager plete freedom — Senator Nye charges Americans who evening!?!" and I think he meant it. Ball Memorial.) Ruth Baughman Pvt. Paul K. Miller, Battery A, Secretary 2. A leaf-raking party on the cam- Velva Bere say the same thing with "sowing disunity." Incident- Especially to freshman men: 12th AATB, Bldg. No. 1612, Fort Advertising Manager John Finney Relax, honey, we won't bite and pus. Boy, what a bonfire that'd make! ally, Nye voted against lease-lend aid to Britain as Eustis, Va. Advertising Solicitors: Luella Webb, William Black, Hilda Tudor, nobody wants to marry you—yet! More action taken regarding the Marcella Wenrick, Edna Hollar. well as voting against most of the defense legislation Lt. Max D. McLaughlin, 14th We're just as independent as you suggestions so sincerely presented to Circulation Manager Corrine Mehalso before Pearl Harbor. Armored Regiment, 9th Armored Di- are so don't be afraid we'll pull an this column. Assistant Circulation Manager Jo Evans vision, A. P. 0. No. 259, Fort Riley, The Americanism for which we are fighting is on octopus on you right off the bat. Staff Members: Patricia Pekarski, Marybelle Evans, Virginia Evert, Kansas. Frederick Deal, trial Nov. 5. Even more important than who wins the But we do like to have you talk Publications on Sale . June Fantz, Eleanor McDonald election is the percentage of us that believe America about yourself — a little — so we'll Any person knowing the address is worth struggling to the polls for on election day. have something to tell the girls in of other fellows in the service who Students who have not yet pur- The News Hears have not already been named will The voters of this Congressional district have an un- the dorm when we get back at 10:30. chased a "B" Book and who desire No boasting, understand, just please make them avaliable to the to do so, may purchase them at the From Men in Service surpassed opportunity and a grave responsibility what a little bashful bragging will suffice. Ball State News. Book Store. with a 100 per cent isolationist being opposed by a Ball Stare is proud to hear from its men in service, for 3. Women like men who are some- 100 per cent backer of the President's foreign policy. it not only shows that they are sincerely interested in the what consistent in their attitudes, Let's hope the voters don't fumble the ball. Alma Mater but that they appreciate past contributions whatever they may be—and you can Great Circle Route Promises I have a feeling that a lot of the "ex" isolationists, of their former school. finish this by re-reading Mr. Hollo- who since Pearl Harbor have seen the light and hit the way's No. 3 item in our last issue. John Thackery, member of the class of 1942, now sawdust trail, will resume isolationism as soon as it is 4. And to wind this up, gents, To Be Advantageous Air Path stationed at Fort Worden, Wash.,_ sent the editor a brief politically expedient. expect us to be amiable right off the By Mary Jane Hullinger letter, showing his appreciation of The News. His letter Have the sincere and well-intentioned people who bat. We'll be genuine if you will— "We are feeling the pinch of loss of trade, but even though our coasts although a little verbal dithering is worry about the army corrupting the morals of the were to be blockaded, we would) not starve." So said Dr. Floy Hurlbut of states, "Just a line to let you know that I appreciate the lots of fun at times. But gee whiz! 18- and 19-year-olds thought about this: The army the science department at convocation Wednesday morning in Assembly Ball State News out here in Washington. It is impossible if our mutual friend Wilbur means Hall. will either make them or break them. It will tear them what we think he means by "lov- for me to say in words how much I enjoy The News." Dr. Hurlbut explained the beginnings of trade with China. She said away from their parents' apron strings. It will make able" we'll just go on knitting these Guy L. Johnson, recently promoted to the rank of them more charitable toward the weaker and more hu- long winter nights until we find a that trade was established with her captain at Fort Sill, Okla., wrote the following letter, man of God's creatures. man who knows a bit about female over a hundred years ago when Whether or not they resist temptation depends on psychology—at least enough to know American ships opened four Chinese Avid Reader May showing his gratitude for The News: seaports. Our ships soon after began how well their home training prepared them to meet we don't usually like to be rushed "The Ball State News is really getting around these to enter these ports to trade. Pick Stimulating temptation. You can't call a man strong-moraled if he into the clinches; we sort of like to be gently shoved—if you know what days. It has been some time since I have been able to has never run into the lures of temptation. If he loses Chinese Are Sailors I mean (and I'll bet two bits you Group of Books get back to Muncie and Ball State for a visit, and I am what appears to be his high morality, he lacks character don't!). Although the Chinese are not es- In case you find that your reading really happy to get a copy of The News each week. and would have taken the bait sooner or later. He will sentially a maritime people, as a interest is rapidly decreasing, per- "Before I was called to active duty on Sept. 2, I never at least be honest with himself — better a sinner than whole the inhabitants of South China haps the new book list will stimu- a hypocrite. Will Be Member are seafaring. The coast is rock- late that interest. There is no better failed to report on Homecoming day and any other time Looking at the question objectively, it is a choice of bound, but it is well-dotted with way of educating oneself than by I had a fairly good excuse. the lesser of two evils; such as, shall they have beer Of Study Group lighthouses. reading widely and becoming ac- "I realize more than ever that we are actually engaged or bootleg poison? The speaker explained that the quainted with expression in several different fields. in war and preparation for war as I read The News and fjords gave Norway her start in sea- Dr- Robert LaFollette Will Work manship. Economic reasons also Several new books have been add- find just how much the war is affecting the lives of On Psychiatric Concepts played a part, because they needed ed to the shelves of the library which Ball State students and alumni. will be of special interest to stu- At Indianapolis. the fish found in the waters for food. dents. Among these are Hindus, "Here at this field artillery training center — the home Modem Pepys's "Russia and Japan;" Harris, "Eco- Coming closer to the present, Dr. nomics of Social Security!" Brindze, of the army's field artillery school since the last war, I have Attending the Indiana State Con- Hurlbut revealed that "Our steam- "Stretching Your Dollar in War- charge of the classification and assignment of all trainees ference on Social Work, Dr. Robert ships have aided in giving the world time;" Jacobson, "Our interests R. LaFollette, head of the social sci- as sent here for training. We train and send to the various 0 Diary the prosperity it has enjoyed for the Consumers;" Wilson, "The Academic ence department, will serve as a last 30 or 40 years. We are now try- Man;" and Hauser, "Time Was; combat divisions approximately 12,000 men every 13 member of a study group to con- ing to overcome the transportation Death of a Junker." weeks. Our job is to classify, re-classify, and report men vene Nov. 4 and 5 at the Claypool WEDNESDAY. — Dashed breathlessly over to As- barriers that face us. Others added include "No Retreat" Hotel in Indianapolis. Known as the to the war department on the basis of their training by Rauschning; "America in the New sembly Hall in vain endeavor to secure good view of Laura Greely Study Group, mem- Planes Free From Attack Pacific" by Taylor; "Forgotten Peo- and ability to absorb new training. SEC Convo. Place fills up astonishingly quick at times! bers of the organization will meet "Freight planes now make a trip ple" by Sanchez; "The Moon Is "We have had a great deal of experience with the over- Managed third row in balcony but had no trouble ascer- eight hours each day to study psy- from Miami to the Persian Gulf and Down" by Steinbeck; "Disorganiza- taining that there was a brass section in action. Com- chiatric concepts of case work. all type of men we receive from every state in the Union back in seven days." The speaker tion, Personal and Social" by Mowr- pletely dazzled by Virginia Wright's smooth perform- and we are satisfied that the school systems of the states ."The Ramparts We Watch" is the continued to say that this route for er; Tirana, "The Spoil of Europe;" ance, also enjoyed remainder of good convo program. general theme for the conference. a time replaced the Burma Road, have a lot to do with the general average of ability to Jackson, "Better Badminton;" Phil- Struggled through 11 o'clock class, swallowed lunch Particular emphasis will be placed but now the Minneapolis-Chungking lips, "Fundamental Handball;" Har- learn, We arc always glad to receive a shipment from whole, set off for God's country in rumble seat of anti- on social welfare services in war- route is further —used. The freight dy, "A Mathematician's Apology;" Indiana. quated Ford. Cold journey but no flats! Falling into time, and the organizing of the com- planes are less subject to attack than and Craig, "Designing for Moving mother's arms, did consume delicious dinner — no munity to meet the problems of youth ships. Pictures." "Give my regards to everyone, and I hope I'll con- today will be stressed. check — and then to bed. Dr. Hurlbut said that the Great Also of special interest are Ludwig, tinue receiving The News at least while I am in the THURSDAY. — Cautiously opened one eye, perceived Among those who will attend the Circle Route is nearly a straight line "Bolivar, the Life of an Idealist;" conference are Miss Edith Abbott, St. John, "From the Land of Silent U. S. A." frown on fond parent's brow and 11 o'clock on face of from San Francisco to Australia. Dean of the School of Social Service People;" Algren, "Never Come Editorial staff members of The News always welcome alarm clock. Breakfast in p.j.'s, curlers, and bare feet; Freight planes of the future were Administration at the University of felt by the speaker to play a great Morning;" Field, "And Now Tomor- lunch, same. Dabbling in arts of cookery, did put correspondence from service men as well as news of their Chicago, and Dr. John M. Saunders part in future world commerce. row;" and Kluchansky, "Commissar kitchen in fearful mess but was called to town before progress made in military training camps. Ball State men of the U. S. Children's Bureau in "Freight planes of the future are to Krilenko." able to clean things up, much to distress of irate Mom. Washington, D. C. are certain to progress in rank, if for no other reason be monstrous, increasing their ca- FRIDAY. — Relaxed all morning. Lunch. Relaxed pacity by towing gliders." Frat Elects Seven than remembering the good old Cardinal determinism. all afternoon. Dinner. Relaxed. Bushong To Present Slides showing various maps of the (Continued from Page One) SATURDAY. — Having put on several excess pounds, world and a moving picture of the tive Council. He is a member of Orchids dragged younger brother out on hike around com- Next Radio Program relation of the air to commerce were "B" Club and is an outstanding mem- ber of the varsity basketball team. munity. Most friends in army or still at school, so Charles Bushong, Elkhart junior, also shown. To Student Council Wayne Mellott, Muncie junior and returned in time to keep folks company through lunch; will present a program of poetry It was a great show, the Student Executive Council then off to town and a luxurious shopping tour of town's editor of The News, was the other and music on the next Ball State student elected to Blue Key. A mem- convocation, and the entertainers spent much valuable windows. Discovered old acquaintance at dime store To Represent State broadcast, Wednesday evening, Nov. ber of Alpha Phi Gamma, national time in preparing the show. Ball State students certainly lunch counter and engaged in verbal combat for sev- 4, at 8:30 o'clock. The program will Placement Service honorary journalistic fraternity, he owe a vote of thanks to Convocation Committee in per- eral minutes before being overtaken by more friends. center around the theme, "Reflec- is also a member of Y. M. C. A., tions on Leaving College for the Gola H. Clevenger, placement sec- mitting students to plan and present their own convo- Talk, gossip, jokes, men, anti men! Late to dinner retary, has been elected president of Geography Club, Religious Council, but being possessed of indulgent parents, didn't fare Armed Forces." and Convocations Committee. He is cation. The Wednesday night broadcast the Indiana Institutional Placement too badly. Remainder of evening devoted to enter- Association for the term 1942-43. Mr. a board member of the "Y" cabine Ball State students should further be proud to main- time will be for next week only. The Blue Key men are selected as taining visiting relatives. More food and late to bed. program the following week will be Clevenger also served as president tain such an organization as Student Executive Council, SUNDAY. — Rising late with shadow of departure of the organization during the term result of outstanding work in extra on Monday evening as originally curricular activities. Traits in per which so capably sponsored the show. Alice Quirk, Ruth hovering close, managed to wangle waffles for break- scheduled. 1941-42. Indiana colleges which train teachers make up the associa- •sonality, character, popularity, an ti Beavers, and Howard Thrall are all to be congratulated fast while younger offspring earn their just rewards The last broadcast featured the academic attainment are taken into at Sunday School. Started packing — always go back Dramatic Art class in a presentation tion, and members are representa- for functioning so splendidly as a committee. tives of the colleges. •consideration in selecting the mei with more than I came with. Early dinner and off to of a short play, "The Werewolf." The Students selected must attain th‘ If entertainment has no other purpose, certainly it can bus station for return trip. Arriving in Muncie after cast included Jeanette Morgan, Anne Mr. Clevenger will also represent men's scholastic average in class , serve as a morale-builder at a time in which spirits and exhausting six-hour tussle with jiggling bus, straight Pearson, Bob Critchley, Warr en the state association at the National work. Blackman, Mary Frances Groh, and Association, which is an association home and to bed. bodies both tend to sag. Unless there is some constant Dr. Raymond H. Barnard. of United States colleges that train MONDAY. — Staggered around with eyes half open source of inspiration, there can be no overwhelming vic- Announcer was Mar y Thiesen. teachers, the meeting to be held in all morning. Managed to get through afternoon classes SENIOR MEN TO MEET tories. Sound effects were by Arminta Chap- Chicago in late November. then home EARLY and to bed for good rest after re- pell, and the musical setting by Mary Warren Jones, president of Popular music on a school program may seem to be cent vacation. Kay Graham. Marthadel Mansfield Margaret Allen Speaks the senior class, has requested something fantastic to the conservative scholars, but TUESDAY. — Feeling much better; even managed to directed the play. that all men in the class of there is hardly anything that gives a student body more recite in my 8 o'clock and really tasted lunch. Dragged Margaret Allen, assistant professor 1943 meet at 2 o'clock Tuesday, roommate off to "Iceland" before 5:30 price change. of the Child Development Service, Nov. 3, in room 3'03 of the Ad- life and genuine spirit. Even though swing may be a Mrs. Smith Lectures ministration Building. Meas- Consumed superior potato chips through most of mod- spoke to the Gamma chapter of the Mrs. Florence Busse Smith of the Pi Omicron National Sorority Tues- urements will be made at that comparative innovation on the college campus itself, erately good show, washed them down with popcorn, certainly the musical expression is highly desirable at home economics faculty spoke at a day, Oct. 27. Her topic was "The time for cords, and all senior then off for a large coke and plenty of water. Mighty Consumer's Forum at Anderson on Government Faces the Problem of men are urged to be present. least to some degree. tired . . . should study . . . to bed . . . . Wednesday, Oct. 21. Children in War Time."