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VOLUME 15, No. 26. Laramie, Wyoming. Thursday, April 18, 1940. Newest Addition New Girls Dormitory to Be Completed Spring Quarter '41

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. : 'N What is now just a hole in the ground will be, this time f i:: I I i next year, a three-story girls' dormitory with accommoda­ tions for 130 Wyoming coeds, and complete with dining •« * "• 8f. » Vf >»* In room, infirmary, kitchenettes and elevator, according to 1 Fred Ambrose, superintendent of • W'kGfrJbk buildings and grounds. Here Is a Story That With a rough stone exterior, the new co-ed residence hall will be Will Moisten the entirely fireproof. The concrete floors will have a framework floor Eyes of t he W orld covering of asphalt tile and rub­ ber tile. It will stand three stor­ ies high with a basement in thq Tliis is the architect's drawing of the new girls' dormitory, now under construction. The She was a cute little lassie, demure, yet haTdly shy. She dormitory section. building faces south. Constructed of native stone, the new dorm will house 130 girls. It is All rooms will be double rooms, being constructed at a cost of nearly $300,000. was what might be known as a "mixer." For unlike the av­ each having two separate closets erage college girl who shys and a few equipped with private from the game rooms, this bath. On each floor will be plac­ pulchritudinous little parcel ed a kitchenette for the conveni­ CM Program Must Be Speeded Up Second Body made herself right at home in ence of girls who live there, and a the basement of the Wyoming lounging room at the end of the Union. She was frequently to halls similar to those in the pres­ Inspectors Say After Trip Here be seen in the Branding Iron ent men's dormitory. Unearthed at office, the student manager's The third floor will have an in­ office, and she was even seen firmary, with accommodations for A meeting of the University of Wyoming CAA department, coyly making eyes at the di­ seven students. Should an epi­ CAA inspectors from Denver, and representatives of the Excavation . rector. demic occur, however, other rooms Plains Airways was held in the office of Dean R. D. Goodrich The janitors, however, were on the third floor can easily be not so popular with her for converted into temporary hospi­ Friday, April 12. The purpose of the meeting was to enable One male will inhabit the they made passes at her each tal rooms. evening come closing time. The building will be equipped Inspectors O. C. LeBoutillier and halls of the new girls' dorm with an elevator and incinerator Virgil D. Stone to determine why Now this acme of femininity which will serve all floors. There the University's CAA training is that is being built. That male was the victim of circum­ will be a dining hall to serve the Applications Due stance, maltreated, and abus­ progressing slowly. will be the ghost of an un­ residents of the dormitory and Others present at the meeting ed. Oftentimes she went to known man whose body, bur­ bed hungry, or was forced to another separate dining room for for Handbook, were: W. C. Walker and "Pick" visitors and those not living i» Walker of Plains Airways, Prof. sleep out in the cold, cruel ied for over 60 years, was world, unprotected from the the hall. R. S. Sink, director of civilian pi­ (Continued on Page Five) Directory Jobs lot training at the University; Prof. dug up by workers excavat­ elements. Yet she loved our G. H. Sechrist, Dean P. T. Miller ing the ground for the foun­ campus and our Wyoming and Dean R. D. Goodrich. Union. The Publications Committee is­ dations of the new building. And And thus, one day this Alpha Kappa Iota The basic reason for the meet if girls in the dorm next year sued a call Monday for applica­ ing, according to LeBoutillier, was week, April 16 to be exact, hear footsteps in the dead of this beautiful female came tions for the positions of editor to see that a program was worked night walking the halls and back to the haunt she loved Organizes As of the student directory, business out whereby the students could manager of the student directory, mounting the stairs they might so well to give birth to two all finish their flight training be reassured to know that it is of the furriest little kittens and the editor of the Freshman within the period of time allowed. handbook. only he. seen in these parts for many Local Fraternity They should be finished by June 1. (Continued on Page Six) a day. Yes, she chose to No experience requirements The inspectors reached the con were set on any of these jobs, bring her young into this A new social fraternity. elusion that the program can be world in the ping-pong room and any student is eligible to finished by the designated time if apply for any of the positions. Ton of Confetti where they would have a Alpha Kappa Iota, has been all persons involved will co-oper sporting chance of growing The applications will be due ate. They suggested that flight in the process of organization Monday, April 29. into eloquent tomcathood. instruction start earlier in the day The editor of the directory and Will Rain at | during the past two weeks. to avoid the wind, that flying And the boys were not long the editor of the handbook will schedules be kept, that persons at in naming these two bouncing, Officers have been elected each receive a salary of $50. The beautiful beauties of our mo­ the field call the office if the business manager of the directory Bal Masque ther cat. What could be more and meetings are being held will get $37.50 for his efforts. weather is too bad for flying, and appropriate than to call them, (Continued on Page Five) each Monday night in the The Freshman handbook will i Nearly a ton of confetti and after the place of their birth, (Continued on Page Five) miles upon miles of serpentine "Wyoming" and "Union." Wyoming Union, pending the Engineers Elect will be loosed tomorrow night acquisition of a house. Prof. F. NOTICE after intermission at the first C. Freytag and Carl S. Gilbert are New Officers annual Bal Masque to be held in Nine Spurs the faculty sponsors of the new. Candidates for graduation at the University gym from 8:30 (Continued on Page Five) the Jun e Commencement until 11:30 p. m. should arrange to remit the Two engineering societies, the And, as if that were not Attend Meet diploma fee of $5.00 as provid­ general engineering society and enough, a special program of Interlrafernity ed for on page 70 of the 1939 the local chapter of the Ameri­ novalty acts has been arranged University catalog, at' their can Society of Civil Engineers for the enjoyment of the masked At Fort Collins Ball W ill Be Held convenience, and in no case elected officers during the past dancers. The Four Arrows quar­ later than May 4th. week. tet, Gordon Mitchell and Gladys Officers of the general engi­ DeBerry and Bud Peel will join Friday, April 26 This payment should be Nine Wyoming Spurs attended made at the Cashier's office neering society for the coming forces to make the affair one of Plans for the annual Interfra- year are: President, Victor Perk- (Continued on Page Six) the regional Spur convention at and receipt for the same pre­ Colorado State college, at Fort ternity ball, sponsored by the In- sented at the Registrar's office ovitch; vice president, Gene Greenley; secretary - treasurer, Collins last Thursday. There terfraternity Council, are well un­ for recording. were approximately 70 delegates der way and the dance will be This includes candidates for Newton Simpson; and senator, Film el 'The City' Glenn Mullens. from Utah State, Utah univer­ held i nthe Wyoming Union ball­ the two-year Normal diploma, sity, Colorado State, Colorado room, Friday night. April 26. Bachelor's degree, and Master's The ASCE elected as its offi­ Shown at Assembly cers: Harold Zoller, president; university, and the University of Tickets are bein gdistributed to degree. Wyoming. There was one rep­ each of the social fraternities. R. E. M'WHINNIE, Howard Saunders, vice president; One of the most fascinating, as and Harold Kester, secretary- resentative from Butler univer­ Stray Greeks may obtain their Registrar. well as vital, topics of the day sity in Indiana. tickets to the' dance from R. M. treasurer. —that of slum conditions— was The next convention will be at Bourne, president of the council, presented to the student body Richard Mullens, member of the this week. Through the coop­ Logan Utah, where the national president lives. Betty Anne council, said Tuesday. eration of the political science, Committee chairmen for the Villard Paints Black Picture economics, and sociology depart­ Frink. the regional director from Colorado State was in charge of dance are Bernard Heldt, finance, ments* of the University, the and Harold Zoller, social. much-talked-ot' film, "The City," the meetings which took place Bud Peel and his Wyomians Of European Conflict in Speech was shown before a large and in the Student Union building responsive audience in last Tues­ and Ammons hall, which is the will furnish the music for the (Continued on Page Six) dance. BY AMY LAWRENCE day's assembly. The picture showed strikingly Terrified by the hunger and misery the war is bringing the contrast between life in a them, the German people are aching for peace, said Oswald crowded, sordid, metropolitan city and the normal peaceful The Boogie-Woogie Will Just Garrison Villard, one-time editor of Nation magazine, in his life of the suburban town. Pic­ speech in the University auditorium Tuesday night, in de­ turing vividly the chaos, lawless­ ness, and muck of a tenement scribing the depredation the war columnist of the Nation. He re section in any large city, the pic­ Get You In the Varsity Show is causing in Germany and the marked that perhaps he, more ture drove home the fact that sufferings of its people. than any other editor in America, somehow in the near future BY JACK GROUTAGE "If this war lasts for two or had bitterly attacked the Hitler steps must be taken to correct three years, it will be the end of regime. He had been assigned to these deplorable conditions. Maybe you don't know whether it's jump-steady, Yancey European civilization, and Stalin cover pre-war Europe with a se The real purpose of "The City" special, or pine top. Maybe you don't know whether it's will pick up the pieces," is the; lies of articles, but the war caught was to show that by careful general opinion of Europeans, ac up with him in London. planning and rebuilding, this Meade Lux Lewis or Albert Ammons. And maybe you don't cording to Villard, "nor is it with "You don't see a happy face menace to American life — the1 in the power of America to inter­ anywhere in Germany," Villard smoky, ill-smelling, noisy city; think it's music, but it gets you just the same. vene successfully in the war and stated. "The workers are gaunt,; breeding crime, disease and dis­ That's boogie-woogie. I in act II scene I of the Varsity solve the problems of Europe." sallow and ugly with the ugliness aster—can in the future become Boogie-woogie is strictly the! show, Villard, who is well known for that comes of depression and mis­ a beautiful, well-controlled town blues. But different from any It all begins in a negro dive, his fearless opinions, was for many ery. , Everywhere is the desire for where people may live normally other kind of blues; it can only There is a broken down table, years publisher of the New York peace expressed. The most stir- with the pursuit of happiness as be played on the piano. That's three broken down negroes, a Evening Post and later editor and (Continued on Page Five) their goal. the kinfl of music that'll get you! (Continued on Page Five) i*AGE TWO THE BRANDING IRON Thursday, April 18, 1940.

1 home track meet. 1 home tennis match. This makes a total of 21 home athletic con­ Published Every Thursday by the tests provided the members of the student Associated Students of the body for the sum of §6 apiece, or approximate­ University of Wyoming ly 30 cents each per contest. This office, this week, received official notice that American Music week will be held May 12-19, and we feel that it is certainly not too Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Approximately 225 members of the student Postoffice at Laramie, Wyoming, under Act body enjoyed the privilege of being partici­ soon to begin preparing for the event at once. Also next month, L of Congress of March 3, 1879 pants. come the 7th, we shall celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth Please advise me if there is any further data of the great Russian composer, Peter Uyitch Tschaikowsky. For you, Member that should be forwarded to you. who are novices in the art of music appreciation, we shall today offer a few helpful hints on how and what to appreciate so that you will Plssocided GoUeftiate Press Very truly yours, F. E. DAVIS, be in good form when good old May 12-19 rolls around. RCPRE3ENTEO FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY Manager of Athletics. National Advertising Service, Inc. First we suggest you pick up a good phonograph (these can be College Publishers Representative picked up from $40 and up) and a selection of records. On these 420 MADISON Ave. NEW YORK. N. Y. you can spend anywhere from $50 to $200. We shall wait a few CHICAGO • Sos ron • Lo s ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO It's the Man That Counts moments until you have gathered these small items. Bom, bom, bom, MEMBER R.M.I.P.A. According to heritage, one editorial of ev­ dadada, bom, bom, bom (just humming a bit of the Prelude in C Sharp Office: WYOMING UNION ery college newspaper should be devoted to Minor, Rachmaninoff). By this time you should all have these items. Phone . .. 2681 tirades against the venomous onslaught of Greek letter combines in student govern­ Now from your stock of selections, we choose one. Ah! Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. An inspiring work. The first movement, you will Manager ment. Teno Roncalio notice, opens with the full orchestra, playing with tremendous force, But let us break any such precedent that on a rather simple but full-bodied theme. Notice here, especially, may have been established to ring an even the work of one Prof. Thomas Dorskey, as he gives the old circus Desk Editor George Johnston more serious note. razz on the second trombone. Inspiring work, Prof. Dorskey. Coming News Editor Bill Shutts It is not the organization from which a into the second movement, we find a much more subdued mood, with Sports Editor Bill Jernigan the melody being taken by the lower strings, 'cello and bass. Devo­ man comes, but that man itself that will be Society Editor Jean Ann Dunn tees of the slap bass will be disappointed with this work, as the jive an asset or detriment to his school! is definitely missing. The two remaining movements get back in the In a very few weeks student government groove, following the theme in the opening movement, with the full elections will be held. At this time the des­ orchestra. This has been heralded by many as Beethoven's finest What Students Get work, although the composer himself has said that his favorite is his tinies of our unexcelled, unimpaired student Sixth Symphony or Pastorale. He should know. The following letter, written by F. Elton political setup will be shaped. Needless to Davis, graduate manager of athletics, to say, it is imperative that the best available Now let us turn to Tschaikowsky. This genius gave many unfor­ Ernest Wilkerson, president of the student men be picked for the positions. gettable works, most of them reflecting the futility of human en­ body, is printed here in order that students Most important among student offices are deavor. However, in his "Nutcracker Suite" we find him in a happy of the University may have a better knowl­ those of the senators. The Student Senate, mood. edge of the services rendered by their ASUW sometimes the object of adverse criticism, The Suite opens with the Overture Miniature, and here we find athletic money. notes fluttering like Wings; the flute spurting a glittering rivulet of nevertheless is the body which accomplishes time that flashes as in sunlight; and, too soon, he quick chords, pizzi- Approximately 40 cents out of each dollar work on this campus. This group has in its cai, joined with the soft clang of the celesta. In the Dance of the paid by the student goes to the athletic de­ charge the disbursement of more than $25,- Sugar-Plum Fairy we hear a tuneful snapping of plucked strings and partment, a total of $10,758, according to 000 of student funds yearly. It makes all a short-lived blandishment in the mellow clarinet. In the Trepak, or the budget for 1939-40. Another 25 per cent decisions as to the policies of its various Russian Dance, we find the most distinctly Russian music in the of the $5 per quarter assessed each student Suite. Here are flying boots encasing feet that must be warmed; here units. Through its committees such proj­ is the vigor, the naivete, the simple delight of th Russian peasant. A is diverted into the maintenance of the Wyo­ ects as the Wyoming Union, student publica­ wild dance, mightily accented with tambourine and sounding drum; ming Union, or an approximate $6,723.75. tions, band, debate, varsity show, and others fiercely vehement strings have the chief utterance, trombones sound The 35 per cent which is left is used by the are under the sponsorship of this group. in mocking laughter, the pace quickens, and suddenly the full might Senate for its various activities such as pub­ That the Senate has been powerful, effi­ of the orchestra is released in a thrilling climax. lications, band, debate, awards, freshman ori­ The final number of the Suite, Waltz of the Flowers, is the garland cient and sagacious in the past is to put it of flowers that crowns it. In the universality of its appeal, in its entation, and general expenses. This Senate mildly. It is vitally important that the intrinsic loveliness, it stands as one of Tschaikowsky's most felicitous fund amounts to about $9,413. school's best men be chosen for this impor­ utterances. And now! Come on, you Music week! Mr. Davis' letter: tant body. Mr. Ernest Wilkerson, Only slightly less important are the class President, Student Senate, officers. Class distinctions have nearly died Campus. on the campus because of a lack, among oth­ All on account of Spring show­ Dear Ernest: er things, of leaders who would take their ers, or maybe getting ready to take a bath, the Kappa House's 1 am submitting: the following data from the positions seriously. latest seems to be turbans, in SENIORS athletic department as per our conversation. We are not interested in combines; we are the gosh-awfullest-colors I've Senior class meeting will be This year the athletic department provided not interested in the Greek-Independent con­ ever seen. Just lead me to the held today (Thursday) at 5 p. the following entertainments for members of fellow who started all this! m., in the Student Senate room troversy. What we are attempting to in­ Now that our balmy spring in the Union. Plans will be the student body: breezes have struck in Ernest made for the Senior Black and 3 home football games. culcate into the minds of University of Wyo­ (W), let me remind you all that White. 2 football games close to campus (D.U. and ming students is that they should not nomi­ it ain't no time to take chances, and as for walking home from QUILL CLUB C.S.C.). nate a student for any position unless they the AWS dance unescorted, it's Quill club meeting will be 7 home basketball games. are certain that that student is the best ma'n mighty dangerous business, Janet. held at 7:15, tonight (Thurs­ 2 home swimming meets. Eddie Witzenberger might be day) in the Phi Sigma Iota I home wrestling meet. avaliable for the responsibility that he will better than catching something. room of the Wyoming Union. have to carry. Hmmm—I always said there's All members are requested to 4 home baseball games. nothing like a convention—Spur be present. NOTICE or otherwise. The point that BOB M'COLLOUGH, Tommy Bryant was just in a amazes me is just how serious Chancellor. little of what might be known Call for aspirant photog­ they can become. Already D. J. as a mess the other night. Why raphers to work on the 4941 Foote and Hunley are dreaming NOTICE will girls compare notes on "W'yo" yearbook this spring. of the letters they'll receive — Varsity Villagers will hold lines? It's so embarrassing to Activities of spring quarter and all the future dates with their last initiation this year people like Bryant with one come too late for the 1940 an­ their blind Romeos. Then just April 23. Any girls interested line for all his women. nual. There will be a meet­ to straighten things out this should get in touch with We have a friend who sin­ ing of all photographers in the column is NOT a PWA project, Thersa Lillywhite by student cerely believes the Raven in Ed­ the annual room of the Wyo­ and it's NOT sponsored by the j mail, by April 22. gar Allan Poe's poem "The Rav­ ming Union, Monday at 4:00 government, even if it does sound ; en." He drank a bicarbonate, with next year's editor. All like something they'd put out! BOOT CLUB applied an ice pack to his feverish who are interested and have "A perfect set-up" may mean There will be an important brow, and signed the pledge as had experience please turn one thing to some, and something meeting of the COWBOY BOOT j he croaked, "Never more." out. else to others, but when Eddie CLUB tonight, April 18, in the Varsity show seems to be com­ Editor Shutts: Amschel calls up Mullin and Student Senate room, at 7:30. ing right along. It is going to says he's got 'it' (referring to All members are urged to at­ be the best one Wyoming ever above quote), she knows darn tend, business includes nom­ While beneath our very win­ gave—don't tell anyone it's the Pre-Meds S ee M ovies well it means a car. Now isn't ination of officers for the fol­ dow a skeleton was being dug we first. Seriously though, it's going it sweet they understand each lowing year. were looking in closets for same. to be darned good. other so well?" WILBUR KNIGHT, That dear readers may be the Didge Bailey seems to have a Of B rain Surgery Well, there's just one month President. reason we failed to bring you novel way of protecting himself. before their dance— and that's Dr. R. J. Jaeger, eminent brain ALL the scandal. As for the method—confidentially just one-twelfth of the year, so W CLUB And while we are still on the it stinks! There MUST be some specialist from Denver, displayed I don't blame the Pi Phi's for a series of colored films showing "W" Club initiation will be subject cf skeletons and graves, way besides eating garlic. getting their dates early. held tonight (Thursday) at 7 various operations and technics it seems that Janet Trowe Congratulations seems to be in And then Bud Fisher says to p.. m. in the gym. found it adviseable to walk order for Ethel Hollis and Vern used by he and his assistants to himself, says he, "Fish —you're from the cemetery to the Pi Helm. The candy passing took the pre-medical students of the a broken-hearted man—life isn't ji\^ • i a » Beta Phi house. Well she place Friday evening. University Tuesday evening in worth living." And just at thatj 1/6911 LllllClV ACCCDlS would have walked if the Return of the lost—to Louise the Science hall auditorium. point, a girl comes into his life " campus cop hadn't regarded it Starr accompanied by a note re­ The films proved entertaining and everything's just fine. as slightly risque for a gal to marking on the good time had as well as instructional, showing Then Mike Tisdale chalks up Teaching Position be followed by a car. Too bad brought great embarrassment. a complete operation from the chapter 17, "Don't Be Stuffy" of She blames her sorority sisters. first cut of the scalpel to the last the cop beat your time Wit- her best seller of 1940 entitled, Offered and accepted was a zenberger. Well—could be! suture knot. Comments with "Gripes of Wrath." One doesn't We heard Jernigan saying the films by Dr. Jaeger made teaching position in the high From what we hear the Spurs even have to be a member of the school of Harrison, Neb., by Dean had great fun in Fort Collins, earlier in the week that he was the operations thoroughly under­ Book-of-the-Month club to get through with women. Since this standable. Lundy who will graduate from just ask them! These Aggies this premium. And as long as Wyoming's college of agriculture really have something. sounds so unbelieveable the rea­ we're on hits of the week, our in June. son might be interesting. As for conventions, Black for the future. choice of songs by the process, of Lundy, whose home is in Have you noticed all the cor- really looked as if he had a good Well as one little owl said to elimination, seems to be "With Wheatland, is a member of Al­ i ner s in the excavation for the time in Casper at that conven­ the other "too wet—to woo." the Wind, Rain, Sand, and Cin­ pha Zeta, honorary agriculture tion. i n ew dorm. Looks like scandal Curses on these April showers. ders in Her Hair." fraternity. PAGE THREE Thursday, April IS, 1940. THE BRANDING IRON

Sigma Nu Entertains Christensen, Larry Smith, Gene Chi Omegas Honored Jefferies, John Prahl, Bill Bree, By Sigma Chi Laramie Cage Team Bixter Bremerman, and Tom Red roses were given as fa­ Recent dinner guests at the Sawyer. Floyd Foreman, coach, Sigma Nu house were members vors when Sigma Chi fraternity of the Laramie high school bas­ and Homer Bash, assistant coach, entertained several members of ketball team, including James were also invited. (Continued on Page Six)

BY JEAN ANN DUNN

In the social spotlight for the weekend is the Bal Masque, given by the modern language department. It is the first ALWAYS VALUES event of its kind on the campus and should be a guarantee of AT (ORDINER'S a good time for everyone. You'll get masks at the door, chum^, sp,costumes aren't neces­ sary. There will be a varied pro­ Six Initiated gram of entertainment at inter­ mission too. Friday night in the By Pi Beta Phi gymnasium Bud Peel's orchestra Six pledges became active mem­ will play for dancing at the Bal bers of Pi Beta Phi social sorority Masque. in impressive formal services held at the chapter house on Sat­ Varsity Villagers Will urday at one o'clock. Janet Trowe, of Casper, and Teddy Ann Hold Tea Sunday Storey of Cheyenne were fresh- . Varsity Villagers annual spring man honor initiates. Peggy To-J tea will be held Sunday, April 21, bin, Dorothy Holmes, Jane Mc- at the Nellie Tayloe Ross room, Murry and Georgina Haddenhorst from 3:00 to 5:00 p. m. The tea were the other initiates. is given each year in honor of Blue and white sweetpeas the sponsor of Varsity Villagers. flanked by wine and blue tapers This year the honored sponsors adorned the banquet table that are Danis Hilliard, and Miss evening. The initiates received Gladys O'Connor. corsages fashioned in wine and Invitations have been sent to blue. Janet Trowe spoke for the all women on the faculty and to initiates, Barbara Nelson for the sorority and dormitory house actives, and Mrs. John Storey of mothers and presidents. Cheyenne for the alumnae of the chapter. Pi Phis Entertain Members of Kappa Sigma Two KD's Announce Eight members of Kappa Sigma Engagements fraternity were. entertained at Spring is in the air! At the dinner by members of Pi Beta Kappa Delta house on Monday evening two girls announced Phi on Wednesday evening. their engagements by passing Spring colors were used in the the candy. decorative theme. During, dinner, Vivian LaSalle Those attending were Murray of Rock Springs announced her betrothal to Lawrence Parr of Gallivan, George Johnston, A1 Rock Springs also. Miss La Martin, Brent Leavitt, Bob Salle is a member of Phi Gamma . . Fountain . . Finch, Bill Powell, and Bud Nu, a junior majoring in educa­ Abrahamson, and Tom Francis. tional commerce. At demi-tasse in the living Ice Cream Pie room of the chapter house Bar­ Fresh Strawberry it An bara Thompson of Twin Falls, Only I*1*- Idaho, passed the candy to make SPRING FORMALS known her engagement to Thur- man Chase of Laramie. Chase Carlson's Ice Cream Whites, Prints is a member of Sigma Alpha Hand Pack Epsilon (and of Scabba'rd and Pint and COD LIVER OIL Blade. Barbara is vice presi­ Puretest Norwegian dent of Kappa Delta. Both are Malts or Shakes Pastels Per Pint 89c juniors in the College of Educa­ Heavy -o- tion. 10c At Cordiner's Ml 31 SOLUTION M. A. BLAIR Kappa Sigma Initiates Banana Splits At Cordiner's— Eight Sunday At Cordiner's 4 Cg* Per Pint 49c Next to Postoffice Only Formal initiatory rites were held Saturday at midnight for MILK OF MAGNESIA eight new members of Kappa Sig­ Waffle and Coffee Puretest — ma. The initiates are: Edward At Cordiner's Bowers, Hanna; Lloyd Breisch, Only 20c Per Pint 35c Cheyenne; Delmore John, Chey­ enne; Frank Jones, Casper; Bill Sandwiches Mann, Cheyenne; Victor Muse, MINERAL OIL Hot Beef or Pork JC/% Cheyenne; James Stocker, Chey­ Puretest With 5c Drink enne; Bill Weber, Denver. Per Pint 59c The new initiates were honor­ ed at dinner at the chapter house Sunday, and special guests in­ cluded Dr. and Mrs. C. G. Pugh, TEX TOOTH BRUSH 23C Complete Mr. and Mrs. Charles Street, and Priced at' only Selection of Charles and Robert Pugh. Pahlutn HAND LOTION CAR A NOME Kappa Kappa Gamma Baume Argenta at 98c and ~ ^ Initiates Two COSMETICS 19c a nd 39c Emma Anselmi and Janet Hill ASPIRIN TABLETS AQr became active members of Kap­ Puretest—100's pa Gamma social sorority at a formal initiation ceremony held in the chapter house Saturday RUBBER GLOVES CQr afternoon. Ebongtte—Per pair w w SEE A banquet was given that eve­ SMALL. . . ning in honor of the new initiates. AGAREX COMPOUND gOC The tables were decorated with Laxative—Per pint W AVERAGE . . . light and dark blue flowers in NEW VALUES! emphasis of the sorority colors. TALL . . . The alumnae members present TOOTH PASTE at the banquet included Mrs. 50c Ipana HAIR BRUSHES Peter Perman, Miss Wilma Pugh, Whichever you require Miss Marian Wormwood, Dr. Exton Bristle —you'll find a Phoenix 75c LISTERINE %Qr Clara F. Mclntyre, Mrs. Janet Our price ^ Never before at $1.00 stocking proportioned Talbot, and Mrs. Robbins. Dr. in every detail — top, Mclntyre spoke in behalf of the alumnae and Betty Gleason for BISMA REX CAC COTY'S AIR SPUN MAKEUP thigh, calf, ankle, and 4% ounces length. In 2, 3, 4 and 6 the active chapter. . Tandem Tester Free with a Box threadweights. With Ethel Hollis-Vern Helm PEPS0DENT ANTISEPTIC 4Qr of Air Spun Powder idmoiife Vita-Bloom treat­ 50c Pepsodent—2 for ^F^F w Only $1.00 ment fpr long wear. Engagement Announced ' Ethel Hollis, Chi Omega from Casper, announced her engage­ TEEL 21C NEW EVERSHARP PENCIL One 10c size and one 25c size—Both for Others SI.15-S1.35 ment to Vernon Helm of Lara­ ""*1 mie on Friday night by the tra­ Thin Lead "In flattering new Personality ditional passing of candy at her Guaranteed Forever. $1.00 Colors." sorority house. 60c ALKA SELTZER Ethel is a sophomore majoring Only in science. She is a member of PHOENIX Aplha Epsilon Delta, pre-medics honorary, AWS board, and Pan- hellenic council. Vernon is a junior chemistry major and pres­ / ident of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, A. H . C ORDINER DRUG COMPANY Others at 79c chemistry honorary. ~ Phone 2747 Delivery Service Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hill and Margaret Hansen, all of Royer & DeHarf Cheyenne, were dinner guests at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house Sunday afternoon. PAGE FOUR THE BRANDING IRON Thursday, April 18, 1940, Cowboy Baseball and Track Teams Meet 1). U, Punchers Win Two of Three SPORTS Encounters Last Weekend BQKMJORI V#- BY JACK MOSES BILL JERNIGAN Wyoming's 1940 baseballers will be seeking their second and third conference wins this weekend as they tangle with P. E. D epartments Denver in a doubleheader Friday and Saturday on the Pio­ Cowboy Thinclads Meet Denver neers' field. After winning from Colorado Aggies, 4-3, and Sponsor Tennis Mixers splitting a doubleheader with chance for both games although Greeley State last weekend, the the Pioneers are an unknown Saturday; Lose to ISB 77-63 Tennis enthusiasts are invited Cowboys should have some of the quality as yet. to join in the fun of two tennis holes plugged before Friday's en­ "mixers" which are being ar­ counter. "We stand a pretty good chance against Denver U this ranged by the University physi­ The season's opener, played Fri­ coming Saturday," declared Coach Everett Lantz yesterday cal education depai-tments for day afternoon at Fort Collins, re­ Riding the May 4, and May 18, if the wea­ sulted in the sensational debut of in discussing the fortunes of the Cowboy's track team. ther permits. rookie pitcher "Bud" DeVries. Big "Denver is pretty strong in the weight department but Anyone interested is asked to John Higgins started on the Range be at the courts at 9 on these mound for Wyoming, but his arm we'll give them a good fight in Saturdays. The drawings for didn't respond properly, and De­ WITH BILL JERNIGAN everything else," said Lantz. "In mixed doubles will be held at Vries was called to his rescue in UW Places Fourth in the shot-put, hammer, and discus, that time. While the idea is to Denver has a very strong man in mix partners, those who have the fourth inning. After a shaky Little "Cowboy Joe" Man- start, the gangling Cheyenne State P istol M eet Mike Jenke," stated Lantz, "but preferred partners may play to­ gus dropped his hoop around considering our showing last Sat­ gether. youth pitched exceptional ball, the trophy for first place in urday I'm convinced we have a yielding only two hits in the six the Salt Lake cross country According to results just re­ The mixer will be run off as ceived from nine opponents, the fair chance of winning this Sat­ a one-set tournament, but will frames he worked. race. He made his bid late urday.' ' Wyoming's first run came in and won going away. Wyo­ Univexsity of Wyoming ROTC be all in fun. The tournament the second inning when Max pistol team placed fourth in the Altho the track team lost to may be counted as gym makeups, ming can see him in action Idaho last Saturday 63-77, this Bradbard singled to drive in John Tuesday as he is entered in first of four rounds of the state if the participant desires. Winterholler, who had tripled championship postal pistol match, was considered a vex-y strong the mile, two mile and may­ showing inasmuch as the Cow­ ahead of him. The Farmers be a bit more in the intra­ shot week before last. The Jim Mason, Sigma Chi, spent counted twice in this stanza on team's score was 1,255 out of a boys have not had many work­ the weekend at his home in mural meet. outs thus far due to unfavorable a walk, two successful bunts and possible 1,500, against 1,339 for Pueblo, Colo. the winner, United Airlines' team weather. With^ a^fev/ ipeets^and a single. The scoring was reversed | Home state boy makes good. number one. In second place was a few more drills under their in the third inning, leaving the A week or so ago a mile relay Patronize BI Advertisers : the Thermopolis team with a belts the Wyoming tracksters count tied 3 -3 until the seventh, team wearing the colors of Stan­ ought to give plenty of competi­ inning, when Chucks Bentson dou­ ford set a new world's record of score of 1,316, and third, United Airlines' team number two, 1,- tion to any squad in the Rocky bled home Will Barker for what 3:10.5. Running the opening Mountains. proved to be the winning run. Jim quarter for the record breakers 273. Mid-Term Next Week Doyle worked eight innings of was Charles Shaw of Evanston, All five of the Wyoming men The individual stars of last Means Better Lights Wyoming. 3haw stepped his placed among the 30 highest of Saturday's meet were Vic Perk- creditable ball for the Aggies, giv­ ovitch who heaved the pointed for Study! ing way to pinch-hitter Jorgensen quarter in 47.5. the 56 competing. The high point man on the Wyoming team toothpick a mere 179 feet 2 inches in the ninth. was Charles Bentson, who plac­ and Elmer Shaw who sailed Coach Dean O'Connor decided Five men won their letters for ed ninth, individually, among across the spruce at 6 feet 2 to pitch no man in more than one the first time when the Cowboys those competing. The United inches to take the high jump' DAYLIGHT 60-WATT game, thus throwing the hill bur­ were outpointed by Idaho South­ AiiTines had four teams entered, honors. BULBS den to Tom Miyamoto in the sec­ ern. The outstanding event of which placed first, third, fifth, ond game. The Japanese hurler this meet was the high lump The remainder of the squad and seventh, lespectively. presented a strong showing and pitched good ball, scattering eight when Elmer Shaw cleared 6 feet The second round of the match with a bit of strengthening in hits over the nine innings, but the 2 inches. He missed three at­ was shot last week, and al­ some departments— pole vault, FLUORESCENT Cowboys failed to produce the tempts on 6 feet 4 inches, slip­ though the results have not yet J ping on his first take off and the two mile run, and the 220 LAMPS necessary runs. The Punchers led been received, Maj. Malcolm E. low hurdles, Wyoming might most of the way until the ninth, then failed to take enough time Craig, the team's coach, expects to get his nerves relaxed. We have turned the tide. when Fleiger, Bear gardener, the members of the Wyoming In order to strengthen the poled a circuit clout with two believe that Shaw will clear 6 University to show considerably feet 5 inches before the year is Cowboys in the two mile event down and a mate ahead of him to more improvement than the old­ next Satui'day, Coach Lantz will POPE give the Greeley Staters a 6-5 win. over. Chuck Shaw won the er men with more stabilized shot with a heave of over 41 start Merl Smith, all conference The second game at Greeley shooting habits on the other 121 pound champ wrestler, who ELECTRIC CO. proved to be a wild affair, as hit­ feet. We believe that Chuck teams. The third and fourth throws the 16 pound ball farther has shown promise in this event ters had a field day at the expense rounds of the match are yet to in the intramurals. of five pitchers. Thirty-five hits for his weight than anyone else 310 S. 3rd St. in the conference. be shot. were garnered between the two The members of the Wyoming Patronize BI Advertisers clubs "with errors playing a con­ team are: Allan A. Stewart, Wil­ spicuously small part in the weird With the close of basketball liam L. Brackley, Lucien Mon- fracas, a 17-16 win for the Cow­ this week the spring will look on cini, and Richard Mullens. boys. Chucks Bentson started in the Cowboy's football gladiators. the box for the Punchers and he Near fifty men will report to players. Some kind of decision fared well until the eighth inning, Coach Okie Blanchard and staff. will be reached at the intramural when he weakened suddenly and This will be Blanchard's first of­ meeting this afternoon. gave way to Agee Sampeck, in- ficial look at his men and what fielder, who was wild and had to he will see! It will be no prob­ be replaced by Lou Dunnigan, lem at all to put a line on the regular Cowboy shortstop, after field averaging 200 pounds and Artists' S upplies he had pitched to several batters. a backfield at 190. From all The result was a ten run rally by outward appearances the ma­ the Bears which tied the score jority of the men will return and necessitated two Cowboy tal­ next fall and the outlook on the REED S TUDIOS coming season will not be too Above Laramie Drug lies in the ninth. Wyoming started gloomy. out with a vengeance and once led, 14-1. They outhit the Gree­ ley lads and would never have One of the hardest working been in danger except for the dis­ men on this campus is Dr. Al­ astrous eighth inning. fred Larson. He is in charge The Cowboys' next games are a of the tennis team but his serv­ doubleheader at Denver on Fri­ ices come gratis. Dr. Larson day. If Higgins is in shape to can be found every day that throw a complete game, the the weather is permissible in Punchers should have a fair his slacks working out with his men.

Coach Dean O'Connor's cur­ rent addition of baseballers won CONCttClUS their first conference game Fri­ day as Bud DeVries showed that SAHj. he was much more than just a good intramural flinger. DeVries Swing & Sway the Arrow Way stopped the Aggies cold when he Hatfield pick up took over the mound in the "0 STUFFED SHIRT—this! Arrow Shoreham, fourth. All conference John enough dirt in one Higgins had to be relieved. In­ because of its easy fitting flexible front Makes you swell smart authentic collar attached, is the week to start land­ cidentally Higgins is still throw­ ing with his arm supported by WITH PRIDE... most comfortable dress shirt slide—but we keep a tight bandage. Tom Miya­ yet devised.,.$3. Sanforized- moto lost a tough one when a UTTON into one of our it at— Greeley slugger connected for a new Arrow fancy Shrunk, fabric shrinkage less four bagger with two down and B than*l%. a mate ahead. Chucks Bentson shirts ... and see how hit Wyoming's first home run in your chest expands, how Wear it the year 'round— the second Greeley game and you throw back your added another for good measure. shoulders. For the pat­ in summer with white coat— terns, the pick of the in winter with tux . .. but al­ news from the in­ world's fashion centers, are ways with a black Arrow tie, tramural firing line centers really something to be bat or butterfly ... $1. Other around good looking Bill Stran- proud of. Only $2 and up. nigan, who at one time was call­ Arrow dress shirts, $2.50 up. ed Wyoming's best prep athlete. Buy one today . . . now. It seems that he wants to pitch AL'S MIDWEST for the Sig Alphs in the intra­ mural gardes. Ajthough his STORE status has not been definitely decided it would seem strange Corner 1st at Ivinson for a man that won three games ARROW SHIRTS for Boulder while losing one last season to be serving them up to the weak hitting intramural Thursday, April 18, 1940. THE BRANDING IRON PAGE FIVB

for each student was to protect WAA Swimming M eet Boogie-woogie... Alpha Kappa CA A Program... the owner of the planes as much as the students themselves. To Be Held Today (Continued from Page One) (Continued from Page One) (Continued from Page One) LeBoutillier also told Sink and the students that it is necessary broken down piano (that came that students attend all ground The annual WAA swimming organization. that each person connected in any from the Pi Phi house), and a Heading the group is Hugh way with the program do his best. school classes if they expect to be meet will take place this after­ broken down negro playing that able to pass their examinations. noon at 5 o'clock in the Univer­ Huntley as president. Vice-presi­ According to Walker, the sched­ piano. What comes out is dent is Laurens Anderson, Guy ules have not been followed close The total flying time here at sity pool, with all organized boogie-woogie. It's just a short the University is 407 hours and 20 women's groups on the campus Willison is secretary, and Walter ly enough. The students have step from the jungles of Africa minutes. The minimum needed competing. Six events have been Saunders is treasurer. been coming to the airport for in­ and the voodoo music that used is 1,050. This must be done by scheduled by the WAA board, to and still does cause the black The local group is being organ­ struction at times when the pilots and the winning team will earn ized with the intention of peti­ were giving lessons to other stu­ June 1. At most schools many people to go into ecstasies of students are ready to take their points toward the cup which is primitive rhythm. tioning Acacia, national Masonic dents. This caused controversy. awarded at the end of the year. social collegiate fraternity. According to Sink, the pilots examinations. At Gunnison sev­ Then the lights in the dive en students are ready and at Drawings for the baseball fade and there mingles with the Other members who have sig­ were not present at the times tournament will be held Monday, nified their intention of joining when students were scheduled to Boulder there are 18 student* rhythm of crippled Howard Rubi- ready for exams. April 22. at 5:15 in the office of deaux, he's the broken down the new fraternity are D. Gilles­ take lessons. He also said that the gyrh. "All sports managers piano player, the drums of the pie, Paul Bailey, Jack Gottlieb, the pilots had not been keeping who wish to enter their team Marian MacDowell, Stanley their log books as they should. A total of 10,678 Harvard Col­ jungle. There appears opposite lege alumni subscribed $107,08& must be 'present. the room a weirdly lighted scene. Abramson, Carl Brookey, Fred LeBoutillier told Walker that the There are savages dancing to Morgan, Charles Reals, R. E. purpose of keeping individual logs to the Harvard fund last year. the beat of the music. Suddenly Brown, Fred Hilgert and James Villard.., there jumps onto the largest Simvoulakis. drum a figure of a dusky maid­ This is the first social group to (Continued from Page One) en. She sways and pounds with attempt organization since the t h e beat. There appears a founding of Lambda Tau Delta, ring incident of my visit in Ger­ trumpeter who makes his horn local fraternity, in 1937. If the ...STORAGE... many was when on Oct. 11a false speak of the black rhythm that's organization is successful, it will rumor that Chamberlain's gov­ in the soul of the negro. It bring to eight the number of so­ FOR OUT-OF-SEASON GARMENTS ernment had fallen, that England reaches a high peak of rhythm cial fraternities on the University and France would declare peace, and music — then it suddenly campus as compared with six so­ spread through the populace. The fades. In the room the habi­ rorities. people went wild with joy, and tants of the night club are worn Furs, Winter Woolens, eft. attaches at the American embas­ out by the sight they have just sy were glued to the phone an­ witnessed. Only the man at the Girls' Dorm... swering the calls of those asking piano continues to beat out the for confirmation of the rumor. music that's always pounding in (Continued from Page One) Leave Your Winter Things With Us When You Go English Behind Chamberlain his head. Home for the Summer—We'll Store "The English are behind their Whether you're black or The stone, prepared by student [ and Insure Them in— government in a most extraordin­ white there is probably some­ labor, is over half cut and the re ­ ary way in spite of the gruelling thing in boogie-woogie music mainder of the stone work can be waiting of the past five months," that does something to you. done on the campus. A WPA unit STRONG, M ODERN VAULTS the journalist stated. "They no It's underscribeable, but it has started this week to extend longer harbor a hope for an early probably harks back to the the campus tunnel system to this peace, however. Many of them time when man was just a hall. blame the war on the stupidity of savage. Anyway it's in your The building will face the south English diplomacy during the last blood. and is so designed that another 20 years." The blues have been called building can be constructed be "The street meetings I witness­ America's only contribution to tween it and Ivinson street. The ed in Germany were the most music. This means that boogie- second building will connect with wretched and stupid I have ever woogie is America's only contri­ the kitchen of the first, forming bution to piano composing. And seen," Villard said. "A small a court between the two, the court although it came from the hearts facing 13th street. band played, there was a scat­ of the people who first wrote it, tering of applause for Hitler-, and The huge pile of dirt just south this style of blues is not so dif­ of the excavation will be used for then everyone went home. Nine­ ferent from the classics. Boogie- various purposes. A portion of it ty per cent of the Germans are woogie consists of a deep, steady will go toward landscaping the against the war and 70 per cent beat in the lower octaves of the new building. Some of it will be of them do not favor Hitler and piano with the right hand while his government." the player improvises with his used to fill in the practice field in "But make no mistake," Villard left hand. The chords played by rear of the Union building. The emphasized. "Hitler and his aides the right hand show great simi- remainder will be used for the are the most dangerous men who lai'ity with the music of Bach constructing of playgrounds and ever got hold of a country. If and many of the Spanish compo­ baseball fields at the east end of they had devoted themselves to sitions of the 15th century. Fraternity park for intramural human progress, they would have This music arose from a need. activities. been the most remarkable admin­ In the waterfront dives and sa­ istrators ever known. They have loons in New Orleans and other an amazing organizing ability. southern cities there was call for They are powerful, determined, music but the proprietor usually For Prompt utterly devoid of conscience or couldn't afford more than just scruple and know no such thing a piano player. As piano play­ as morals." ers do, the musicians in these TAXI SERVICE A few graphic examples of the towns began to improvise and try sufferings of the Czechs and Jews and meet the boss' demand of served to tell the story of their "Give me more volume. Whadda Call plight. The Jews are loaded in ya think this is, a garden reci­ cattle cars under conditions for- tal?" So, in order to get that bitten to cattle under German volume and still give the custo­ 2222 laws, and shipped to a Jewish mers what they want, the play­ "state" in Poland, 100 by 80 kilo­ ers started to boogie-woogie. or meters, where they have no food, Since then there have develop­ no money, and are poorly clothed. ed many styles, some of them "They are given their death sen­ named after the man who ori­ tence," Villard stated simply. ginated them. They are the 3333 "Day by day Czechoslovakia is jump-steady, name taken from being ground under the heel of the beat; the Yancey special, the German conqueror. Hitler is named after the originator; and forbidding the youth an educa­ Pine top, named after Pinetop, YELLOW tion. It will soon be a crime to the great negro pianist. His was the original boogie-woogie. teach the Czech language. A new Other greats in this art are CAB technique has been developed by| Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Am­ the German storm troopers to dis­ nions, and Pete Johnson. perse crowds. They fire on the So all of you who like to feel sidewalks so the bullets will rico­ that rhythm or to whom boogie- chet up into the legs and abdo­ woogie does something; be sure mens of men, women and chil­ to attend the Varsity show and dren ." have Syd Wright as cripple Villard concluded his speech Howard Rubideaux put you in With an eloquent plea for the the groove. HARRY TATHAM United States to stay out of the war: Announces to His Friends Among University "If we enter the war we shall ; jeopardize our freedom," Villard. Applications... Faculty and Students—His declared. "Plans are even made (Continued from Page One) to convert the U. S. into a dicta­ Dealership of torship the moment she enters the be edited and printed this spring War. Let's not allow our passions and summer, in order that co­ and sympathies for the allies to pies will be available for incom­ rush us into war. Many English ing Freshmen at the beginning of leaders say they do not want our school next fall. Work on the military aid and that we can do directory will not start until more for civilization by keeping next September. R.P.M. °ur troops at home. We must Bob Duntsch was editor of the Preserve America intact as the 1939-40 directory and Elsie £reat reservoir of democracy — Benes was business manager. Motor Oil Perhaps the only well spring of Editor of the Freshman handbook, the individual liberties which we. printed for the first time last , cherish So highly in our bill of summer, was Bob McCollough. Today s No. 1 rights, that will remain after the Motor Oil Buy War." 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.•women's recreational room. An excited crowd of over 75 (Continued from Page Three) April 19—Bal Masque Dancfe. Betty Jane Jones was seleci, The official delegates were curious students witnessed the 22—Mid-Term Week. as winner of the Union Ethi presented with gold spurs, Mau- somewhat awing and gruesome Chi Omega at dinner on Sun­ 26—Inter-Fraternity Dance. Campaign contest, according rine Rogers, local president, and sight of the uncovering of the day. 27—Tri Delt Dance. Bob McBride, chairman of Dorothy Costin, national editor clothed remains of a young man, Those attending were Mrs, May 3—Phi Delt Dance. General Activities committed of the Spur magazine. yesterday afternoon, at the girls' Elizabeth Maltby, Margaret Varsity Villager Dance. which sponsored the competition The hospitable "Aggies" pro­ dormitory excavation, just south Price, Helen Sisk, Jean Tonkin, 4—Kappa Delta Dance. A carton of cigarettes ^ vided diverse entertainment for of the music building. Janice Van Inwagen, Virginia Scabbard and Blade the winner's choice has . bed the visitors. Besides the regu­ The body, the second unearth­ Bovee, Mary Jane Kurtz, Betty Dance. awarded for a "Confucius Saw lar meetings, there were daily ed during the present digging, Jane Spahr, and Irene Doherty. 10—Men's Dorm Dance. couplet to be used by the comtniii luncheons, a motion picture, the has been buried it is estimated Sig Alph Dance. tee in promoting good manners )| Spur formal dance, a trip to over 60 years. The first, found 11—Kappa Kappa Gamma the use of the Union.: Estes Park, and a formal ban­ last week was located at the ex­ Personals Dance. treme west end of the excava­ quet on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. .John McGow- Pi Phi Dance. The prize for the best scrap- tion. 16—Varsity Show. No account can be given as an, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Peterson, book was awarded to Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Wilson O. Clough 17—Senior Black and State and honorable mention to to the reason for the bodies be­ No Doubt ing buried at this particular and Mr. and Mrs. George F. Ger- White. the University of Wyoming. ling werfe dinner guests at the 18—Sigma Chi Dance. Delegates from Wyoming were spot. There is no county rec­ ATO Dance. About It! ord of any official cemetery Chi Omega house on Wednesday Dorothy Costin, Maurine Rogers, evening. 24—Lambda Tau Dance. Betty Lou Hunley, Billie Kenne­ located near the vicinity. The Clean Clothes Make a Kappa Sig Dance. Favorable Impression dy, Donna Jean Foote, Norma bodies may date as far back 25—Chi Omega Dance. Buckles, Elsie Benes, Sally as the time of the Union Paci­ Miss Bette Neuman and Miss Jean Newton of Pi Beta Phi Alpha Chi Dance. I... use, and Charline Mullin. fic construction, it is thought Dead Week Begins. by Fred Ambrose, superinten­ spent the weekend in Denver. June 7—Quarter Ends. dent of building and grounds. Dinner guests at the Alpha 9—Baccalaureate. The bones of the deceased 10—Commencement. Ton of... were clothed in a brown, striped Chi Omega house on Sunday (Continued from Page One) suit and lay undisturbed in per­ were Joe Slade and Bob Rich­ fect order. Reddish brown hair ardson of Sigma Chi. Greenley H eads the most colorful of the spring and moustache still remained on social season. the body, and the head was rest­ Dorothy Oarson from Chey­ Special invitations have been ing on a feather pillow. enne and Alta Mae Markham AIEE Chapter The eye sockets were greenish from Cody were pledged into extended to Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Kappa Kappa Gamma Tuesday Crane, Dean and Mrs. P. T. in color, obviously as a result of Gene Greenley was elected j evening. Miller, Dean and Mrs. O. C. corrosion from the copper pen­ president of the local chapter of • CLIPPINGER'S Schwiering, Dean and Mrs. Carl nies placed on the eyelids at the American Institute of Elec­ burial. Sally Rouse and Charline Arnold, Dean and Mrs. John A. Mullen, Kappa Kappa Gammas, trical Engineering at a regular Hill, Dean and Mrs. R. D. Good­ The decayed bones fell apart meeting held Tuesday evening. FLORISTS when touched and were picked attended the Spur convention rich, Dean and Mrs. B. C. Daly, which was held in Fort Collins Other officers elected were: Miss E. Luella Galliver, Mrs. L. up in pieces for reburial. G. E. Lewis Kelly, vice president; John Surline, city sexton was called to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Established 1911 P. Gage, Mrs. Etta England, Miss of last week. Trotter, secretary; Joe Simpson, Margaret Hamilton, Lt. Col. and take charge of the remains and treasurer; and Clyde Dewey, re­ Mrs. G. M. Halloran and Prof, see that they are again laid to porter. rest in the city cemetery. Kappa Delta announces the Greenhouse and Shop and Mrs. E. D. Hunton. Plans were also discussed for Chaperons for the affair (and Pieces of bones, feathers from formal pledging on last Friday the pillow, and handles and bits evening of Miss June Knisely of sending delegates to the district .they'll be masked too!) are Dr. convention at Grand Forks, N. D. 357 N. 4th Ph. 2165 End Mrs. R. H. Bruce, Prof, and of wood from the casket were Worland. quickly snatched by students as r*"rs. H. T. Person and Dr. and Patronize BI Advertisers Mrs. L. A. Mallory. souvenirs, as the workmen con­ i Dorothy Rose Allen has re­ House mothers who have been tinued to dig away the time worn cently been elected pledge secre­ asked to attend include: Mrs. casket. tary of Kappa Delta sorority. Harry Hall, Mrs. Harriett West- Artis Hall is the new pledge by, Mrs. Mabel Day, Miss Greta Mrs. M. L. Drew, and Mrs. president. Leave Your• Neubauer, Mrs. H. S. Ridgley, Elizabeth Maltby. Miss Marguerite Miller of Al­ pha Chi Omega, spent the week­ end in Rawlins. KODAK FILMS Miss Jeanne Mcintosh of Al­ For Speedy and Satisfactory Service pha Chi Omega, spent the week­ Penneqs „ end at Splitrock. —at the-^- Miss Marion Rose Phelps, member of Alpha Chi Omega, ! sp ent the weekend in Denver. UNION FOUNTAIN or CAMPUS SHOP DEVELOPED BY SVENSON'S IV Ah3niv8ersa*r" / Josephine Johnston of Alpha Chi Omega, returned Sunday from her home in Rawlins SM where she has been recovering from a recent illness. KEEP AWAKE DURING MID-TERM Guests at the Tri Delta house MIDNITE STUDY SESSIONS NEXT WEEK The Season's on Monday night were Mrs. C. H. Blanchard, Margaret Lissallo, WITH FRESH FRUITS, FRUIT JUICE, 6-BOTTLE COCA- Anne Richards, Mrs. Lloyd Low- COLA CARTONS, CHEESES, COOKIES, SANDWICH Latest Creations ler, Ruth Beckwith, and Mar­ SPREADS AND OUR OWN MAKE LUNCH MEATS garet Hamilton, alumnae. IN MEN'S Ellen Louise Hulme returned to school Monday after a week's SPORT illness. GEM CITY GROCERY CO. Betty Arnold, Ellen Reed, and Groceries 2101 Meats 2105 Helen Schwartz spent the week­ COATS end in Cheyenne. Colors and Styles You'll Admire $7.90 and $12.75 ' S AN FRANCISCO FAit It " ( > • * (Other Points) 9.98 UNION DEPOT | Name 311 S. 3rd Ph. 2491 |A ddress J City State ri8- __ Laramie, Wyo. 1* PJE fl N.fiY-'S •"•'••x-.- •» Thursday, April 18, 1940. THE BRANDING IRON PAGE SEVEN Halloran to Take Colonel Exam; Southwestern I s 100 Math Prots to Attend Years Old This Month Values Regional M eeting and finishes Service Here In June Georgetown, Tex.— Southwest­ Five members of the Univer­ ern University's centennial anni­ Vignettes sity of Wyoming mathematics versary this month marks 100 staff will attend the twenty- BY DAVID BASKETT years of higher education in Texas. BY VEE fourth annual meeting of the Lieut. Col. George M. Halloran, professor of military Founding of a college in Texas Rocky Mountain section of the Mathematical Association of jience and tactics, has been ordered to appear at the Presi- was the idea of Dr. Martin Ruter, a Methodist minister who came Yippee! Scandal! America this weekend at Colo­ 5o in San Francisco to take an examination for promotion to Texas in 1937 from Pennsyl­ Hurrah! Some scandal at last—• rado State college, in Fort Collins. 8 the rank of colonel, it was announced here this week. The vania. The institution was named if you want to call it that. Also Rutherville College. some super-special bargains to The five are Miss Glennie Ba­ con, C. F. Barr, T. C. Doyle, ye has not yet been officially that his graduate work had in­ In the next two decades three cheer you over mid -terms. t but the examination will cluded studies at the British other institutions of higher learn­ Miss Greta Neubauer, and Dr. jbably be given sometime next Physical and Bayonet school in ing were established by the This is special for the girls—the O. H. Rechard. Dr. Doyle and iek, Colonel Halloran stated. France, where he was one of two Methodist church—Wesleyan Col­ cutest sweater blouses and . silk Professor Barr will each present American army officers chosen to a paper at the meeting. The The Colonel also announc- lege at San Augustine, McKenzie skirts, both pleated and circular, attend; the Chemical school at titles are respectively, "A Pro­ 0 that he will conclude his College in Clarksville, and Soule in the latest pastel shades at the Englewood Arsenal, Maryland; University in Chappell Hill.—ACP DAVIS SHOP, 204 Grand Ave. jective Representation of an ervice as head of the military the Army War college, in Wash­ Affinely Connected Space" and lepartment here this ispring, They are really snappy and just ington, D. C.; and the Army In­ the ticket for these warm spring "The Line Integral of Curvature ut he added that he had not dustrial college, in Washington, military science and tactics at the as a Measure of its Associated et been officially notified days. D. C. He served as an instruc­ University of Wyoming, and he Central Angle." (here he is to be transferred tor in the Infantry school. has remained in that capacity r who his successor is to be. for four years. During that time, Well, first—will someone please !olonel Halloran has served as Has Seen Foreign Service the entire repartment has been straighten us out on this Witzen- especiglly for the co eds, at the eat! of the military faculty Colonel Halloran has seen rebuilt and improved. The num­ burger Thompson deal, which MARY JANE SHOP. Better bras­ ere for four years and during service at three foreign stations. ber of cadets enrolled in ROTC now seems to be Witzenburger- sieres at a cheaper price—59c— Jiis time, the department has He was stationed in Hawaii from has jumped from 500-750, and Trowe and Thompson plus some 32, 34, 36 sizes. ieen operated with the utmost 1912-1917. Beginning in 1917, he the advanced course allotment out-of town sheik which we have Pantie girdles, with or without (fficiency and has been con- spent two eventful years in has been increased from 48 to not met as yet. garters, and for gifts are satin and itantly enlarged and improved. France as a captain and later a 112 students. Each of the four sheers in nightgowns and slips of Shoes are the spring note which Colonel Halloran's prospective major in the 23rd Infantry Regi­ years, the unit has received high­ all sorts. Don't forget to join ment of the Second division. The should hit you all as being pretty •omotion will be another major est rating. At present, it is con­ their Berkshire of Northmont Hos­ Second division was the second sidered the outstanding unit in the low-down. The CONNOR SHOE iery club—13th pair free. ep in an interesting and active PARLOR is the place for those ilitary career of twenty-nine detachment of American troops to Ninth Corps area, consisting of land in France after the United really swell sport oxfords and lars. He was born at Fort nine western states. The scholas­ And when they ask you the dif­ ates ente 1 e d the ar From tic standards of the department spectator pumps. White and braham Lincoln, North Dakota, ^ , 1 Q 1 7 ™ - , ference between pancake batter " JLr, hi* pd,«.a«A« ™ «,« November 1917, until February have been greatly raised, and the black, white and brown, white id began his education on the and a baseball team—tell 'em the 1918, however, he served with scope of the course has been and blue, moccasins, play-shoes jsebud Indian reservation in difference lies in the batter.— at s tate. He continued his pri- the 12th Division of the British broadened considerably. and everything for both men and Fifth army. Major engagements VEE. ary education and went to high During his army career, Col­ women. Remember—no corns at in which he participated in the Cobb's. hool at York, Pa. Upon grad- onel Halloran has seen much of Branding Iron advertising pays. ition there, he went to Pennsyl- World War with the American the world. He has made one army were; the battle of Woerve So now Jack Rhodes is the ex- :nia State college for three round trip across the Atlantic officio Pi Phi checker -inner of the forest, near Verdun; the second ocean, and five across the Pa­ ars and received training in the girls at night. Of course, Brettel battle of Marne, at Chateau cific. Aside f4om his foreign iserve Officers' Training corps and some others relieved him. ere. Colonel Halloran began Thierry; the capture of Soissan; service in France, Hawaii, and the Clean C lothes s active military service on and the Aisne defensive. While Philippine Islands, he has travel­ with the British army, he was Fellers! Guess what? It's time :tober 7, 911, when he received ed in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Pan­ for inner and outers. Shirts— Are a Sure-Cure commission as second lieuten- stationed in a sector near Armen- ama, Nicaragua, China, and Ja­ tiere. In August, 1918, he was you know from for t in the infantry, on the basis pan, and he has visited Wake In the best colors SPRING FEVER the results of an examination relieved and ordered to return to Island and Guam, which are now the United States. From 1922- those new sport coats. lich he had successfully taken. seaplane stops on the Pan-Amer­ Sattle - stitched and 1 was promoted to the rank of 1928, Halloran was with the ican Airways' transpacific route. Chemical warfare service. He stuff. Also sweaters, summer ties, st lieutenant on July 1, 1916; When not occupied with his du­ slacks, sox, etc. ptain, May 15, 1917; major, serve on the General Staff corps ties, the Colonel plays golf for ne 6, 1918; and lieutenant col- in the Philippine Islands from recreation. He has one son, 1931-1934. So Molly got her Mann—or ra­ el, August 1, 1935. James, a Sigma Nu, who is en­ ther his pin, we heard. If this is Emphasizing the fact that an Four Years at Wyoming rolled as a sophomore in the de­ not on the up-and-up, C. Shaw. ny officer's education is never On August 23, 1936, he was or­ partment of commerce at the npleted, the Colonel stated dered to duty as professor of University. The last bargain of the week, Road to Singapore" a South Seas Riot >f Roaring Laughter and Lilting Rythm

ROSBY, HOPE LAMGUR ARE MAGIC IN THE AIR FAYE, MACMURRAY, GREEN ON EATURED AT THE FOX SUNDAY STAGE SHOW AT CROWN DOUBLE BILL SUNDAY the movie that they've been wait­ FOX SAT. ONLY to Hollywood, Fred MacMurray, >Vhen the Dean of the Kraft ing for all these years. And that's Three of the most popular combined their exceptional talents isic Hall and the top man of the just what happens in "Road to Smart, new, unusual are three movie stars on American campuses with a gay and lusty story to bring irkling Pepsodent radio show words which aptly describe Dariel forth "Little Old New York," 1 for a merger, and make Doro- Singapore," which Paramount will Fitzkee's "Magic in the Air," a from Cornell to California . . . which will play Sunday, Monday ' Lam'our a party to the thing, present with Bing Crosby, Dorothy musical revue which hits the Fox Alice Faye, Richard Green and and Tuesday of next week at the re's very good chance that mil- Lamour and Bob Hope singin' the stage for two performances Sat­ college campuses' most recent gift Crown theatre. Js of radio fans will see just songs and slingin' the jokes. urday only, April 20. At the ma­ tinee, 3 p. m., special reserved seat prices will range from 25c to * ^ ^ — NOW PLAYING — * $1.12. For the Saturday evening-i * performance, scheduled at 8:3Q J F-R-l-D-A-Y reserved seat prices will be 56c CIP ^UJM "DR CYCLOPS" | 85c, $1.12 and $1.68. AND SATURDAY phone 4 4/ix • * "Magic in the Air" is the smart­ and "CANADA AT WAR"| est, newest stage attraction to hit iMpmincs Finesr t hebtre -X Laramie in many years. -X 1 Next Week at l 1 William HENRY - Anl'on, QUINN Sunday - Monday - Tuesday f the Theatres — Added — LATEST NEWS EVENTS TROPICS ARE CALLING! AT THE FOX Thursday, Friday: "Dr. Cy­ clops," starring Albert Dekker. SUNDAY - MONDAY - TUESDAY Saturday: On the stage; "Magic in the Air," two and one-half hours of sophisticated foolery. ROAD TO Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: "Road to Singapore," starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Wednesday; "Free, Blonde and 21," with Jane Davis; also "bucket SINGAPORE of silver" and a sneak Hollywood preview.

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BOB HOPE Thursday: "Beau Geste," with Gary Cooper and Ray Milland. DOROTHY LAMOUR Friday, Saturday: "Parole Fix­ er" and "Days of Jessie James." A Para mount Pictu re Sunday, Monday, Tuesday; "Little Old New York," with Alice Faye and Richard Greene; also Plus These Added Featurettes "Convicted Woman." Wednesday, Thursday: "Confes­ COLORED POPULAR sions of a Nazi Spy," starring Ed­ t Alice * Richard * CARTOON SCIENCE ward G. Robinson, and "The Rains Came," with Tyrone Pow ­ i YAYE GREENE MacMURRAYl er. I?****'*'*'*-********-*-*-*-*:********************-******-*"**'* PAGE EIGHT THE BRANDING IRON Thursday, April 18, 1940.

merly held. Civilization in Ger­ is free. many is at a low ebb." "Alice in Wonderland" More than local dancing talent Success of Younger Generation "I am firmly opposed to com­ will be presented at this time, pulsory ROTC training in our uni - Presented W ednesday for Miss Francis Johnson, ac­ Depends on War, Says Villard versities," cried Villard when companist of the show will pre- questioned as to- his stand on the "Alice in Wonderland." the an­ sent some original selections in subject. . | nual choredrama which is pro­ BY H. L. LEICHTER accompanying dances, and other "This country must not go to duced by the Workshop Dance music has been adapted by her. "The future of the class of 1940 depends on the outcome of war," declared the noted liberal. group and members of the mod- j While the choregrapher of the the war," declared Oswald Garrison Villard as he sprawled "With war will go the things that i ern dancing classes under the di- ! show is Miss Bergstrom, Gladys are the essence of our democracy rection of Miss Charlotte Berg- j De Berry, who plays a leading carelessly on the bed of his hotel room. —free speech, free press, and the j strom, will be presented April role will present original dances. rights of assembly. When war 24, in the University auditorium j A east of approximately 3(j j Half leaning against the head of the bed, that was inches comes democracy goes." at 8:15. Admission to everyone will participate. deep in pages of the New York and a gold honorary key hung

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