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G. W. T. W. Holmes "Gone With the Wind," which opens The War Department has confirmed at the State March 11, Is reviewed the appointment of Lieut. Col. H. B. on page 4 of today's Cadet. Holmes as the new commandant.

Z-778 VOLUME XXXIII LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, FEBRUARY 13, 1940 NUMBER 17 $1,000,000 DRIVE LAUNCHED TODAY Second Class All Parents and Alumni State to Show Make-Overs Issued Receive Largest Edition Foundation Initiates Elects Heads In the belMf that the an- G.W.T.W. Here nouncement of the V. M. I. Foun- Today; Snyder, Heely Of '41 Bomb dation Fund will be of Interest to Campaign to Finance many who are not regular sub- March 11-16 scribers to The Cadet, copies of Goolrick, Galloway this issne are being sent to all Arrangements Made To Head Battalions Are Named Editor, alumni and to all parents of ca- For Corps To See Academic Program dets now In the Corps with the Epic Film March 13 [SPECIAL TO THE CADET] The following list of new appointments in the Corps of Ca- Business Manager compliments of The Cadet and of Plans for a national campaign, under the leadership of dets, which was released to The Cadet this afternoon, was Meeting to elect the editor-in- the Campaign Executive Com- "Gone With the Wind" will be read out in the mess hall tonight to take effect immediately. chief and business manager of their mittee. shown in Lexington at the State the VMI Foundation, Inc., to raise an endowment fund of AH previous appointments are hereby revoked. Bomb, the class of 1941 last week theatre for one full week beginning $1,000,000 for strengthening the Institute's academic program named Kinloch Goolrick and E. W. March 11, Ralph Daves, manager To Be Cadet Captains are announced today in a statement to The Cadet issued by Galloway to the positions of editor of the State, said today. Tickets will 1. Edens, W. A.—Regimental Com- Cornell Gives be placed on sale Monday, Feb. 26. John C. Hagan, Jr., '21, president of the Foundation. Prelim- mander. Bob Maling was named to assist There will be two performances each inary organization steps are being completed, he said, and 2. Walker, G. W.—Regimental Ad- Galloway as advertising manager Scholarships day (, one at 2 p. m. and the other active work will get under way shortly. jutant. and Austin Kibbee was chosen to at 8 p. m. serve as assistant editor-in-chfef. The campaign will be under the direction of an executive 3. Snyder, T. E.—Battalion Com- Special arrangements are being committee, appointed by the Board of Directors of the Found- mander, 2nd Battalion. The latter post will, however, re- To Engineers main vacant for the time being be- made for the Corps of Cadets to 4. Heely, D. H.—Battalion Com- By JEARL McCRACKEN ation. James S. Easley, '04, of South Boston, Va., is chairman. cause of Kibbee's recent resignation attend in a body on Wednesday mander, 1st Battalion. The announcement that graduates Serving as vice-chairmen are Claude S. Dawley, '04, of Dallas, from the Institute. afternoon, March 15. "Gone With the 5. May, P. B. of VMI are eligible for several fel- Wind" will be shown here exactly Texas, and James D. Robinson, Jr., '25, of Atlanta, Ga. 6. Chapman, P. G. In organizing the staff of the new lowships and graduate scholarships as it was at its world famous pre- Osmond T. Jamerson, '27, is treasurer for the campaign. 7. Totten, J. M.—Regimental S-3. yearbook, the class met in Nichols at Cornell university has recently mier in Atlanta. Metro-Goldwyn- The executive committee includes the following members: Engineering hall last October and 8. Baldwin, W. F., Jr.—Regimental been received by The Cadet from Mayer has announced that the pro- General Charles E. Kilbourne, '94, General James A. Ander- Q. M., S-4. picked four candidates from a group the Cornell News Service. duction will not be shown at regular 9. Downing, T. N. of about 20. These four men served These scholarships are open to admission prices, or cut from its son, '13, John L. Dillard, '96, John C. Hagan, Jr., '21, Edwin 10. Harter, J. E. under Bates Gilliam, editor of the persons desiring to obtain advanced original length until 1941. The ad- Hodge, Jr., '10, Henry S. Hotchkiss, J. Clifford Miller, Jr., '28, 11. Dominick, D. C., Jr. 1940 Bomb, in order to receive prac- degrees in engineering. There will mission prices will be 75c for the Frank J. McCarthy, Jr., '33, Goldsborough Serpell, '95, and 12. Shu, P. C. tical experience in formulating and be 15 John McMullen Graduate matinee, and $1.10 in the evening. Robert S. Spilman, '96. editing a yearbook. It was decided Scholarships with an annual value To Be Cadet First Lieutenants that the class should pick two of In the filming of "Gone With the Between now and Finals, the committee plans to con- of $900, the Charles Bull Earle Me- Wind," which lasts approximately 1. Matter, L. D. these four candidates for the key morial Fellowship in Electrical En- centrate mainly on securing gifts from a limited number of 2. O'Connor, E., Jr. positions of editor and business man- four hours, including a ten minute gineering valued at $800, the Elon intermission, over 449,512 feet of alumni, parents and others who are in a position to contrib- 3. Greenwood, W., Jr. ager and the other two should Huntington Hooker Fellowship in ute substantial amounts, according to Mr. Hagan. Next fall 4. Hardy, M. B. serve as assistants in the depart- film were exposed. One hundred Hydraulics valued at $510, and sev- and sixty thousand feet of film were activities will be broadened in order to reach every alumnus, 5. Cowart, W. J. ment to which they were assigned. eral others in various branches of 6. Torrington, F. R. finally printed, of which 20,300 feet every parent and every friend who believes in VMI and the R. C. Stroup Goolrick, a member of the Liberal engineering valued at $400 and $200, now make up the edited production. 7. May, D. L.—Battalion Adjutant, kind of education and training it stands for. "In due time we Arts department, has been a mem- with free tuition. In recreating the "City of Atlanta," 1st Battalion. shall invite every VMI man, wherever he may be, to join in Holds Services ber of the editorial staff of The The John McMullen Graduate the largest set ever built for a movie 8. Hammer, E. H.—Battalion Ad- Cadet and served as an associate Scholarships are open to all candi- production was used. It contained this project and make 1940 a truly worthy beginning for jutant, 2nd Battalion. In J. M. Hall editor early in the fall. He is from dates for advanced degrees in Chem- 53 full-sized buildings and over 7,000 VMI's second century of service," he said. To Be Cadet Second Lieutenants Fredericksburg, Va., and is a mem- ical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical feet of streets. "This campaign," Mr. Hagan stated, "is the direct result The Rev. Russell Cartwright 1. Deaderick, R. H. ber of Company B. Engineering. These 15 scholarships David O. Selznick purchased the of a careful survey by the VMI Foundation to determine the Stroup, pastor of the First Presby- 2. Bailey, R. G. Galloway, a chemist, is from have not been assigned to any par- screen rights in July, 1936. The pub- Institute's most pressing needs at this time. We are all proud terian church, Lynchburg, Va., com- ticular school of the college but are 3. Miller, C. P. Lynchburg, Va., and this is his lic was kept in much suspense over of VMI's first century. But we all know that to maintain the pleted a series of six discussions on 4. Welton, R. F., III. first venture into publication work awarded as ccndi'.ions dictate. The the production of the greatly pub- religious subjects in Jackson Memo- 5. Barksdale, F. H. since coming to VMI. He is a cheer basis for awarding these is the abil- licized drama. The selection of the highest educational standards VMI must keep marching rial hall in connection with the In- 6. Thompson, V. J. leader and very prominent in intra- ity of the applicant to make satis- cast was made a nationwide concern steadily forward. stitute's annual Religious Emphasis 7. Pitman, J. E. mural sports. factory progress in research work. with polls being conducted by prac- "We must keep pace with the leaders. To do that, positive Week. The purpose of the discus- 8. Morrison, R. L. Maling, also a member of the Other scholarships consist of tui- tically every movie magazine and steps must be taken to meet the Institute's most important sions, which began on Sunday 9. Harris, J. D. chemistry department, is from no- tion scholarships. These have been many other daily and periodical needs. morning, Feb. 4, and continued every established by the board of trustees 10. Gary, S. G. where in particular, his father being publications. Clark Gable was the "Thorough study showed that of all needs at the present night through Friday, Feb. 9, was to 11. Hardaway, B. H. an officer in the United States of Cornell university and are award- almost unanimous choice for the find some place in the school year 12. Powell, E. P. Y. Army. He is a wearer of the academ- ed by the general committee of the role of Rhett Butler, as was also time, the most urgent are those relating to the academic where students may find how im- 13. Merchant, R. A. ic star and has been several times Graduate School. They provide for Leslie Howard in the part of Ashley program. The only way to meet these requirements is to pro- portant religion is to their individ- 14. Mitchell, E. W. a member of the first string of the holders' exemption from pay- Wilkes, and Olivia de Haviland as vide an endowment fund which will put VMI more nearly ual lives. 15. McCracken, J. S. Coach "Sad" Sam Barnes' varsity ment of tuition fees but not other Melanie. on an equal basis with many endowed institutions that have In the last nine months the Rev. 16. Braznell, S. H. wrestling squad. * ' fees, for the duration of the appoint- The part of Scarlett O'Hara was the advantage of greater financial freedom and security when Mr. Stroup has given 273 sermons 17. Rucker, R. L. ment. Stanley Navas, president of the the most difficult to select. More it comes to strengthening their academic work. before various groups, including Graduate student^ in Civil En- 18. White, R. H. second class, announced that these than 1,400 candidates were inter- everything from church groups to gineering may obtain the following "As the first step in that direction the Foundation is seek- To Be Cadet Regimental Sergeant three men will meet and name the viewed, and over $92,000 was spent club meetings. During this time he fellowships and scholarships. The ing a million dollar fund for the following specific objectives: Major full staff of the 1941 Bomb at in making screen tests. Metro-Gold- has spoken to 24 college groups, and McGraw Fellowship amounts to later date. wyn-Mayer received much criticism "First, to establish an adequate faculty retirement sys- he does not believe there has been Moore, C. E. free tuition plus $400 per year. for the selection of Vivien Leigh, an tem. This has long been talked about. The time has come when a better showing of voluntary in- To Be Cadet First Sergeants One Graduate Scholarship will be English girl, to play the part of the VMI must take this important step, as other leading institu- terest in discussions of this type 1. Stumpf, E. A. awarded which amounts to free tui- dashing Southern belle. However, than at VMI. He says that he desires Kilbourne Will Head tion plus two hundred dollars per not only does Miss Leigh, who was tions have done, in order to obtain and retain in the future 2. Thompson, P. J. a good teaching staff and relieve them of personal anxiety as to give discussions rather than lec- 3. Carney, E. F. Virginia College Group year. The Elon Huntington Hooker born in India, possess the exact tures, because he feels that more can Fellowship in Hydraulics is given physical characteristics of Scarlett, to their future security. For this purpose $300,000 is required, 4. Thrasher, T. L. Maj. Gen. Ch'arles E. Kilbourne, be accomplished by informal ques- for research in experimental hy- but she is also half French and half 5. Clark, D. E. superintendent of the Virginia Mili- or annual income of about $9,003. tioning. draulics. Irish, which makes her of the same 6. Goolsby, F. C. tary Institute, was elected president "Second, to assist junior members of the faculty to ad- blood as Scarlett. The Rev. Mr. Stroup was very 'o Be Cadet Regimental Supply of the Association of Virginia Col- The Charles Bull Earle Memorial vance in their profession and to grow in value to VMI—par- much impressed with VMI and its Sergeant leges at the concluding session of Fellowship is for work in Electrical With 59 principal characters over Engineering and amounts to $800 ticularly by offering to instructors who have demonstrated method of education. He says that McCauley, W. S. the association's annual meeting in 2,400 extras were used in the final per year plus free tuition. character and ability, an opportunity to undertake graduate he believes young Americans need (Continued on Page 8) Richmond. production, which took over three a certain amount of self discipline Further information concerning years to complete. In most instances work leading to advanced degrees. For this purpose $200,000 together with the ability and will- these awards may be obtained by during the production the dialogue is required, or about $6,000 annually. ingness to assume leadership. For 9 writing the Dean of the Graduate written by Margaret Mitchell for the "Third, to enrich the work of the four Academic Depart- this reason he believes that men Douglas McMillin s Attack School at Cornell university, Ithica, original book was strictly observed. N. Y. ments (Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, from VMI have a better preparation Liberal Arts) by making available funds for purchases of spe- for life than men at ordinary col- On Student Union Applauded leges, because the discipline re- Institute Seeks Extension cial equipment, building up departmental libraries, or for tak- Douglas McMillin's editorial titled in college circles by an editorial de- Navy Air Corps Officer ceived here is similar to that en- Of Burress' Assignment (Continued on Page 8) "Our Brethren the Bolsheviks," nouncing the recent 'red' convention countered throughout life. "Life To Visit Here In March which was published in The Cadet of the American Student Union. The The Superintendent announced consists of tremendous discipline of Jan. 9, has created a considerable editorial appeared in 'The Cadet,' of As part of the government pro- today that he has applied to the War and routine," he said, "and dis- stir among metropolitan daily news- Virginia Military Institute, of which gram to obtain a larger naval avia- department to have Lieut. Col. With- cipline is essentially a part of re- papers in the he is a member of the editorial staff. tion reserve, the United States ers A. Burress' tour of duty at the VMI Foundation Fund gion." Virginia Military Institute extended South and has It drew plaudits immediately from Navy will send an officer to until June 12, 1940. Colonel Burress AN EDITORIAL When asked whether the military won him edito- Virginia editors and leaders and is Lexington on March 19 to interview was assigned to the Institute in training received at VMI produced rial praise for considered a most useful contribu- cadets residing in the District of In education, as in every field, a great heritage and noble 1935 for the regular four-year tour a tendency to depart from religion, his vigorous at- tion to the college literature of the Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and of duty as Commandant of Cadets record do not alone guarantee a great future. Leadership he answered by saying, "It is not so tack on the day combating the Marxian influ- West Virginia about Navy aviation depends on more than spiritual endowment. It calls for finan- much the military education that is ence in American institutions of training. The visit of the naval offi- and Profesor of Military Science American Stu- and Tactics. At the request of the cial security. responsible for religious indiffer- dent Union. learning." The text of the editorial cer closely follows a visit by an ence, but it is the practical thought and the two letters were then Army examination board seeking to Superintendent, however, the as- It is toward the attainment of that financial security for of the military system instead of The Chatta- printed. enlist flying cadets for Randolph signment was extended for another the Virginia Military Institute—already endowed with a nooga, Tenn., year. the mental thought." He continued In addition to the news story, the Field. great heritage and noble record—that the VMI Foundation News-Free by saying that many outstanding News-Free Press in the same issue Unlike the offer of the Army, Last month, Colonel Burress was Press, in its is today launching its million dollar campaign. The Founda- military men have shown an inter- of the paper praised McMillin in the there is no indication in the inform- ordered to report to the office of Sunday edition ation available at this time of the the Chief of Staff of the Army on tion is seeking to unlock the amazing potential power em- est in religion, and he then cited McMILLIN following excerpt from an editorial bodied in the alumni of the Institute and to direct that power several famous Confederate gener- of Feb. 4, re- titled "American Education on receipt of a permanent commission May 15, 1940. The newly appointed als who were intensely religious, al- printed McMillin's editorial and the Spot." in the Navy. The Navy plan gives commandant, Lt. Col. Henry B to immediate and substantial contribution to the strength two letters sent to the editor of The though each one was different in "Douglas McMillin, Chattanooga the applicant a one month tryout at Holmes, Jr., will not report until of this school. Cadet after the first notice of Mc- character. youth now at Virginia Military In- Anacostia, which, if successful, is July 1. The Superintendent stated Millin's editorial was carried in a that "for this reason and the fact VMI, inevitably, is competing with other fine institutions. The Rev. Mr. Stroup was born the stitute, had the courage to express followed by seven months training They are not standing still. They are constantly enriching the news story in the Richmond Times- at Pensacola. During the training at that he would like to have Colonel son and grandson of ministers in himself frankly the other day on the teaching program, building up the library, improving scien- Cleveland, Ohio, and from there Dispatch. Those two letters com- horror of the Student Union's re- Pensacola, the applicant must prove Burress with us as long as possible,' he has applied for a month's addi- went to California. While in Cali- mending the editorial were repre- cent convention, which went ram- that he has all the necessary quali- tific equipment, strengthening the faculty in order to provide tion to Colonel Burress' tour at fornia, he was graduated from Stan- sentative of many received here. pant Soviet. His editorial is causing ties to become a pilot. He is then the best education for students of character. To keep pace with VMI. ford university with a BA degree They were printed in The Cadet of a furor among college student pub- awarded a reserve commission as them academically, VMI can do no less. after majoring in law. With a desire Jan. 19. lications because it runs directly ensign and is assigned to the fleet While there are always building needs, they are second to to enter the diplomatic service, he The news story in the News-Free counter to the popular mode." for three years. with uniforms, quarters, and sub- the academic needs at this time. VMI was still VMI when all Press covering McMillin's editorial achieved a Carnegie scholarship to The same day that the News-Free After the completion oi this train- sistence. A $10,000 life insurance the buildings stood in blackened ruins. It always will be VMI study in Europe, but while waiUng stated: Press reprinted McMillin's editorial, ing, he is permitted to apply for four policy is furnished. The pay during to make use of this scholarship he "Douglas McMillin, Chattanooga, the Rev. Dr. James Fole quoted years more with rank of junior lieu- the time spent at Anacostia is $54 a as long as young men find here able, inspiring teaching and entered the Drew Seminary, Mad! son of Edwin W. McMillin, and parts of it in his sermon. The Rev. tenant, or he may be discharged month, at Pensacola is $105 a month, rich educational opportunities. son, N. J. He then decided to re- member of one of Chattanooga's best Dr. Fole is pastor of the First Pres- with a bonus of $500. as an ensign is $230 a month, and as The aim of the Foundation is to accomplish the follow- main with the ministry. known families, has created a stir byterian church in Chattanooga. The government provides all men a junior lieutenant is $350 a month (Continued on Page 7) Herff-Jones War Office Approves Board of Visitors' Choice Voles '40 Ring Of Colonel H. B. Holmes As New Commandant 'Best Work' The War department has in- formed General Kilbourne of Its ap- Employe Guild Lauds proval of the request of the Board A TRIUMPHJOURNALISM of Visitors of the Virginia Military First Class Ring Institute asking the assignment of At Annual Dinner Lieut. Col. Henry B. Holmes, Jr., CAC, to VMI as Commandant of At its sixth annual banquet held Cadets and PMS&T for the regular in Indianapolis on Jan 9. the Herff- four-year period beginning July 1, Jones Guild, composed of the em- 1940. ployees of the Herff-Jones Co., voted the class ring of the class of 1940 Although the Board, at its meet- "the most representative piece of ing in Richmond on Jan. 17, em- merchandise put out by the HerfT- powered the Superintendent to Jones Co. and the finest representa- make this request after considering tion of their workmanship." other prominent officers for the post, The guild is an organization form- the appointment did not become ^ Vde ed six years ago by employees of the final until the War office had acted HerfT-Jones Co., and is a mutual upon the request. The Corps of benefit and social organization, with Cadets were informed by the staff a membership of approximately 97 of The Cadet of the Board's selec- iot tion immediately after the meeting per cent of the employees, or some ;cotc 300 people. The guild is conducted since this was considered tanta- mount to appointment. entirely by the employees and not Aeve' oi .« tYv® A „v.ra- by any officials of the company, Colonel Holmes, a distinguished bt^ although the officials are usually graduate of VMI in the class of invited to and do attend the func- 1916, is now on duty in the office of tions. the Chief of Coast Artillery. He The decorations this year consist- served in the Philippines under ed of one large cardboard replica General Kilbourne, and has occu- BUT™ of a VMI class ring, combining the pied several important posts in the tfve P*Tot C0^ characteristics of all the class rings, Army. Colonel Holmes returned to ot a° -! which was placed behind the speak- VMI in 1937 and addressed the Corps 1 Gove 9 ers' table; and several smaller rings, of Cadets in Jackson Memorial hall ' rtve b a. v,eVe eto^ * . VJe of the various classes placed all on the occasion of a double celebra- oi ac^ \eVja otvW- A about the room. tion, that of Founders' and Armis- The Herff-Jones Company was tice Day. He has a son now at the Lieut.-Col. Henry B. Holmes, Jr. kind enough to send the replica of Institute, H. B. Holmes, III, a mem- the 1940 class ring to Bob Merchant. ber of the second class enrolled in It is a large gilded ring with red the electrical engineering course. Col. Mallory, Weather Bureau Head, cellophane in place of the garnet While in the corps, the new com- Records 10 Below As January's Low stone, which was illuminated by mandant held the ranks of first cor- The average temperature for the a small bulb placed in the rear. poral. first sergeant, and first cap- were: Jan. 14, 1912, —16; Jan. 21, month of January is the lowest in Beneath the ring is an inscription tain, respectively. He was very 1918, —11; Feb. 10, 1934, —12. >0 reading: "Sixth Annual Banquet." prominent in inter-class sports, and the records of the weather bureau The total snowfall for the month In a letter from the Herff-Jones was manager of the varsity football as kept by Col. Francis Mallory, was 22.1 inches. The total precipita- professor of physics at the Virginia tion including rain and melted snow Company announcing the selection team his first class year. Always a 1 Military Institute and cooperative was 2.89 inches. .tut ed of the VMI ring. Mr. R. L. Geart, wearer of the star, Colonel Holmes oi ° nave Yvave t- edW01"' sales manager, said: was awarded second Jackson-Hope observer for Lexington since 1904. With the onslaught of the snow ttvsvt oUt e ; ^ ^ * on ^ *: "Upon questioning some of the medal upon graduation. The daily average is the mean of and sub-freezing temperatures, many the maximum and minimum temp- employees, I found that they had Colonel Holmes, who will succeed cadets took to the neighboring ponds vjt^etv selected your ring, because in their Lieut. Col. Withers A. Burress, U. S. eratures for each 24-hour period. and creeks for ice-skating. Much of The monthly average is found by the ice on the Nile was covered with oi^d^e estimation it was the most repre- Infantry, is due to arrive at the In- stand' 11 sentative piece of merchandise put situte on about July 1. averaging this daily mean for the 31 snow, but the succeeding excessive- out by the Herff-Jones Company, The Superintendent said that he days of the month. ly cold temperatures froze other c^V^ diet ed W and that their Guild considered it is "very pleased" with the appoint- The following temperatures were sections and provided excellent the finest representation of their ment of the new commandant and recorded since Thursday, Jan. 25: skating. The Commandant allowed vetfve^J^^9 - workmanship. that the Institute is "highly fortun- Max. Min. all cadets, desiring to skate and not ugn dotve^ e > . gU\at Y\a8 "We feel that you will be proud ate in having secured such an ex- Thursday 23 — 1 under restrictions, to leave barracks twese ^^.^to and happy to learn of this, especially cellent officer for the important post Friday 22 —10 on skating permit from 2:30 p. m. ,r\de0 v =,atisfte ^ Lv S^3' as it comes direct from the people of Commandant of Cadets." Saturday 23 — 8 until SRC during several of the who actually do the manufacturing Sunday 33 — 9 cold days. of your rings, and not from the Monday 31 — 6 sales organization of the HerfT-Jones Tuesday 33 2 90' Swetting Issues Bryant, '32, is Father Company." 40 17 oi Financial Report The records show some few lower Lieut. Alex W. Bryant, '32, is re- eS v For December temperatures than the above, ac- ceiving congratulations upon the cYvatvg tter „ -- Branch Spalding, cording to Colonel Mallory, but birth of a daughter named Sandra, In accordance with the rules gov- there has been no such prolonged on Jan. 16. Lieutenant Bryant is 1 Park Head, erning the operation of the Second sub-zero weather. with the U. S. Army Air corps and vVP -woo* , rtvetv e Class Finance committee, Joe Swet- Some of the very cold records is stationed at Hamilton Field, Calif. ^eXess To Speak Here ting, committee treasurer, has sub- tive t\t« Branch Spalding, head of the mitted for publication the follow- ,uttvaAc' - Battlefield National Park with head- ing financial statement covering the quarters in Fredericksburg, has con- period from Nov. 16 to Dec. 18, 1939: sented to address the first class Feb. Receipts 29 and March 1 on the Battle of Moving pictures ..._ $ 245.62 Chancellorsville, according to re- Newspapers 511.05 •III ports from the ROTC office. VMI Stationery 1.33.00 has been fortunate to have Mr. Magazines 113.13 Spalding appear here twice in the Etchings 144.75 w With this issue we begin the second period of last two years. Rat Rings 354.25 Mr. Spalding has been in charge Blue Room 812.50 our publication year, and we bring to all alumni of the service department of the Christmas Cards 105.50 and all parents-whether they are on our subscrip- group of Civil War memorial parks, Records 546.5 including the guides, and has di- Incidentals 672.68 tion list or not-the story of the greatest import- rected the beautifying and terrac- Flowers 1,548.00 ing of the parks under government ance to those whose interests are closely bound sponsorship." $4694.93 to VMI. A number of interesting slides Expenditures will be shown in conjunction with Moving pictures $ 391.68 the lecture. The Battle of Chancel- 298.68 For the rest of the year The Cadet is being lorsville is of particular interest to 2.95 the Corps of Cadets because it was 176.98 offered at the reduced rate of $1.00. The remain- reenacted by them on May 2, 1935, 3.71 the cadets taking the Confederate 248.15 ing issues will come to you weekly bringing you side opposed by a detachment of Second Class Show 1.56 news of events enveloping the growth of VMI. Marines representing the Union Blue Room 578.92 army. Christmas Cards S.11 It is also of particular interest Records ....'. 111.21 Take advantage of the subscription blank because the Confederate victory in Incidentals 709.13 that battle was due largely to the Petty Cash 4.29 below. Send it in for your copies of military genius of Gen. Stonewall Balance on hand Decem- Jackson, who at the time of the ber 18, 1939 2,162.56 battle was still a member of the VMI faculty. It was during the $4,694.93 march against the Federal flank Assets that Jackson, when he noticed that Balance on hand December so many of his subordinate officers 18, 1939 $2162.56 were men whom he had taught in Petty cash 4.29 r public telephone military science at VMI, turned to Stationery on hand 250.00 one of his aides and made his im- Accounts receivable Every P» . phone . • • mortal statement: "The Institute Moving pictures 47.85 will be heard from today." Newspapers 23.10 Stationery 170.00 Magazines 101.65 SMIA Changed to MEI Etchings 32.25 For One Month's Trial Rat Rings 178.25 %E. of —• > Sunday Morning Inspection of Christmas Cards 351.50 Arms has been eliminated from the Records 52.95 Douglas Cook, military schedule for the period Flowers 790.33 Box 124, VMI, from Jan. 28 until the last of Febru- ary, according to memorandum No. $4384.73 You'll find them in stores, eating places, gas stations Lexington Va. 91, Headquarters, VMI. The usual Less accounts Payable 1151.49 weekly inspection of arms will be along the highways—in all kinds of public places Please place my name on your subscription list for the re- held on Monday afternoon instead, $3233.24 the memorandum stated. Post Office Equipment 1.00.00 convenient for your use. mainder of The Cadet's publication year. Enclosed is a money The schedule of SMIA on Sunday mornings replaced the old SEI (Sat- $3,333.24 Nowhere else in the world is the distribution of tele* order ( ) check ( ) for $1.00. urday Evening Inspection) in the fall of 1937. This system having A. Burress, commandant, explained. phones so general. And nowhere else can you get such been in effect when the Superin- The new Monday afternoon sche- Name tendent was a cadet, it was given a dule includes MEI (Monday Eve- fast, accurate, and friendly service at such low cost. trial in order to allow cadets more ning Inspection) at 2:05 p. m., sixth Address free time on this half-holiday. class parade at 3 p. m., seventh class SMIA and SMI, as formerly sche- parade at 4 p. m., and recall at duled, are eliminated on Sunday 5 p. m. Drill and parade on Mon- City mornings. SMI is held at 10 a. m. days are eliminated. State on this day instead of 9:15 as be- The new program, although it is fore. This allows more time for a to be in effect only temporarily, thorough and detailed cleaning and tends to insure a more thorough in- inspection of rooms. Col. Withers spection of arms. 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Massenburg Praises Institute in Address to Richmond Alumni Chapter Tells Alumni Not to Give Years Ago in the Cadet Way to Discord By HOWARD TUCKER

[The following is the complete In compliance with the wish of the Col. R. P. Chew of Charles text of an address delivered by G. War Department as expressed in a Town, W. Va., was to be the orator Alvtn Massenburg, member of the bulletin in 1910, the. Superintendent on the occasion of the unveiling Virginia House of Delegates, be- ordered the cadet battalion divided of the statue of Stonewall Jack- fore the Richmond Alnmnl asso- into six companies instead of four son at VMI in June of 1912. Col- ciation on Monday evening, Jan. which had comprised the battalion onel Chew was an officer of ar- 22.—Editor.] for so many years. The advantages tillery under General Jackson of the new organization were at Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen of the during the Civil War. The exer- once apparent; not only did it per- cises were to be directed by Gen. Richmond Chapter of the V. M. I. mit a greater number ot graduates Thomas B. Munford of Confeder- Alumni association and fellow to gain the useful experience de- ate fame and prayer was to be of- guests. I do not feel that I am en- rived from the exercise of command, fered by Rev. James Powell Smith, tirely an outsider among V. M. I. but it also allowed the officers to D. D., of Richmond, a'member of men, because the Newport News- give closer attention to the men in Jackson's staff. Included in the Hampton Alumni Chapter of your ranks than had been possible in the plans was the unveiling of the association has honored me by mak- large companies. -. statue by a grandchild or a great ing me its only honorary member. grandchild of Jackson. It was with some hesitancy that I When the change was first con- accepted your invitation to address templated, the battalion was ar- you this evening, and to take as my ranged in six companies for one pa- A rdre entertainment was ten- theme the future welfare and pos- rade and the result was most grati- dered cadets and a number of towns- sible further development of your fying, the lines in all companies be- people in 1910 when Polk Miller, beloved Alma Mater—I say beloved, ing nearly perfect. The change was Tom Booker and their tCiored quar- popular with both the Institute tet occupied the stage of the Jeek- because the achievements of your (Photo Courtesy Richmond Times-Dispatch.) institution have been such as to authorities and the cadets. The com- son Memorial hall. Mr. Miller an- cause its very name to be loved and BOARD OF VISITORS—Members of the Board are, left Alex E. Ryland, Richmond, and Dr. Sidney B. Hall, Rich- panies ran from right to left with nounced that his mission was to give the names A, B, C, D, E. and F, the revered; not only by its loyal sons to right, standing, James R. Gilliam, Lynchburg; L. W. H. mond ; seated Charles M. Hunter, Pounding Mill; General a picture of life in the old South of junior captains commanding the ante-bellum days and. according to who constitute its Alumni, but by Peyton, Staunton; James S. Easley, Halifax; Golds- C. E. Kilbourne, Lexington, Superintendent; R. W. Massie, all of the right thinking people of centre companies. Each company The Cadet, this mission was amply borough Serpell, Norfolk; Jay W. Johns, Charlottesville; contained the full complement of this entire state, and, in fact, of this Lynchburg, president ; and Joseph Button, Appomattox. fulfilled. commissioned officers, four ser- great nation—for those high char- geants, and five corporals. There acters of your Alumni, their hon- Richard E. Byrd, Jr., x-'08, en- were five squads in each command esty, integrity and above all their sign in the United States Navy, and the battalion staff remained un- unswerving loyalty to those demo- Board of Visitors Eulogizes William Boxley formerly of the battleship Wash- changed. Company C, the right ington and at the time stationed cratic principles * which emanated centre company, was selected to be from the minds of Virginians and The following resolution was 1861. Captain Boxley was the archi- and took a notable part in the ad- Institute and deeply interested in at San Domingo, was recommend- passed By the Board of Visitors at tect and builder of his own for- vancement and progress of that city.1 its various activiites; although he the color company. The increased ed to Secretary of the Navy Dan- which were written into our na- number of officers and non-commis- tional Constitution, as the only guide their last meeting on Jan. 17, 1940, tunes. During his long and success- He was appointed a member of the ^as prevented by reason of ill health iels as a young officer of con- ful business career, his principal oc- sioned officers made necessary by spicuous bravery in a report imdc posts which can lead us to a suc- pertaining to the death of Capt. Board of Visitors of the Virginia from active participation in its gov- William Wise Boxley who served cupation was railroad construction. Military Institute, in 1923, a posi- the new arrangement numbered 15 by his captain in 1914. The special cessful administration of our af- ernment as a member of its Board so long and so faithfully on the He took extensive part in construc- —one tactical officer, two cadet cap- act of bravery serving to bring fairs of government are respected tion which he held until a short Board of the Virginia Military tion work for the Southern Railway time before his death, when ill of Visitors, during the last few years tains, six cadet second lieutenants, Byrd into the governmental spat- and admired by all who come into Institute: system, the New York Central rail- health compelled him to resign. He of his life, he always kept in closest four sergeants, and two corporals. light was the part played by him contact with the men who were "Whereas, it is with deep distress way, the C. & O. railway, the B. & O. was interested in many philanthro- touch with its affairs and showed in rescuing a sailor who had fallen trained at your old school. Those that the Board of Visitors has learn- railway, and the Norfolk and West- pies, but by reason of his native the deepest interest in its welfare overboard from the deck of the principles of government have been ed of the death of its former mem- ern railway. The firm of which he modesty few, besides those who and advancement. For over two months in 1915, battleship Washington. This acci- sorely beset by the destructive un- since the rains and snows ber, Capt. William Wise Boxley of was a member, also completed a were the objects of his bounty, knew "It is with sadness, but also with dent and rescue occurred during patriotic fires kindled from the Roanoke, Va., which occurred on contract for the construction of a made the parade grounds impos- a terrific storm in San Domingo of the benefits which he bestowed. pride, that the Board of Visitors minds of many foreign subjects who Jan. 12, 1940; section of the great aqueduct of sible foe use, drill was held on the waters. A boat filled with sailors have promulgated their unsound "Captain Boxley was a man of places upon its records this sketch stoops. The companies were drilled New York City, as well as construc- sterling character, and of ability had been ashore and was return- disloyal and destructive propaganda "Therefore, it is appropriate that of his life, and expresses its esti- in bayonet exercises, Butt's man- tion work on the Brooklyn, N. Y. of a high order, of deep religious ing when, owing to the heavy seas, throughout this land. This, notwith- this body should place on record a ual, the manual of arms, and in brief sketch of the life of our dis- Subway and numerous other like conviction and of warm personal mate of his fine qualities. one of them was thrown into the standing our unselfish and hospi- sighting practice. The corps also tinguished friend, and pay its tri- enterprises. affections. He fulfilled to the full "Be it further resolved, that this waves. table democracy received them with engaged in indoor target practices. bute to his memory; obligations which came to him as a resolution be spread upon the min- kindness and its strong protective "In addition to his many business The first and second classes were Without a moment's hesitation, "William Wise Boxley was born activities, he served his City of citizen, as husband, as farter and utes of this meeting, and it is here- arms. But, gentlemen, all of our formed in details and received in- Ensign Byrd plunged headlong at Oak Forest, his ancestral home, Roanoke as its first Mayor under friend. by directed that a copy be transmit- good people rest, well assured, that structions in various fields. into the shark infested waters in in Louise County, Va., on July 17, its managerial form of government "Loyal to the Virginia Military his uniform and rescued the no such propaganda has taken root ted to his family." drowning man. Much significance in the mind of any V. M. I. man The year 1935 saw the Institute was attached to the act as it was They are 100 per cent loyal to those than discord. Don't be selfish con- lose one of its "grand old men" in the second of its kind performed principles of government laid down cerning your institution. Dqn't use T. W. Roby Muirheid Will This Page the person of Col. Hunter Pendleton, by the young Virginian during his by their forebears. it in any way to further your per- sonal aims or ambitions. Remember head of the Department of Chem- short career in the Navy. Likewise, my friends, your great Made Pilot Be Abolished? Elected istry. The resignation of Colonel institution must have been founded it belongs to all of the people of Pendleton was accepted by the The Subs played hosts to first on an equally as high a plane, and Virginia, and not to a favored few That is not a threat; it is merely Board of Visitors at its February classmen in 1936 by entertaining the minds of those Virginians, who who have been so fortunate as to In E.A. L. To Head Club a plan that is being considered by meeting and became effective on them at a dance in Alumni hall. were its founders, displayed equal have received at the hands of the Clyde Muirheid, Jr., 28, native of Thomas Walton Roby, '04, was state, an opportunity to develop and the staff. And that plan is being June 30, at which time the Colonel Nearly all first classmen who could foresight, with those who founded Stuarts Draft, Va., has been employ- went on the inactive list. On the profit by its teachings. Remember considered as a means of preventing elected president of the Engineers attend were present with their dates this country, for they created an In- ed as pilot flying with the Great club of VMI faculty since 1890, Colonel no one of you, nor any of you now the Alumni Page from being the i Hampton Roads at the annual recruited for the most part from stitution of learning, and for train- Silver Fleet of Eastern Air Lines, it : Pendleton had the longest service living, conceived or made V. M. I. drag, the burden that it has been meeting of that organization held nearby girls' schools. The Subs also ing young men in those high prin was revealed today by Capt. E. V. at the Town club. He succeeds J. C. record of anyone then at the Insti- It was conceived, made and success- during the past fall. turned out in full force as well as a ciples of manhood, justice, truthful- Rickenbacker, president and gen- Pugh, who served as president dur- tute. number of officers and their wives. ness and above all absolute loyalty fully maintained and operated by eral manager. At the beginning of the current ing the past year. Mr. Roby has the people of the whole state of Vir- publication year a plan was pre- A native of Louisa county, Colonel The dance, which was then an an- to their duty—whether it be to their Muirheid received his education at taken an active part in the affairs Pendleton came to VMI after gradu- nual affair, was the last social event employers or themselves—such as ginia long before you were born— Stuarts Draft high school and was sented to merge the Alumni Review of the club for several years and so it is more probable that V. M. I. with The Cadet and give the Alumni ating from the University of Vir- on the VMI calendar before the Mid- the Alumni, as a whole, of no other graduated from Virginia Military he was the unanimous choice of Winter hops which were scheduled made you the men that you are than association a two-page, center spread ginia and received his doctorate at institution within my knowledbe Institute, at Lexington, Va., in 1933 its members for president. for the latter part of February. it is that you made V. M. I., but it once a month. Failing to meet with the University of Goetingen, Ger- exhibit in after life. with a B. S. degree. He specialized The meeting was preceded by a many. He also taught at Tufts and Therefore, gentlemen, you have is your bounden duty to cherish, in the study of chemical engineer- official sanction, this plan died. dinner and was followed by danc- Bettany colleges. He was the rank- Jan Garber was signed for Mid- something; just as this great old foster and preserve it for the benefit ing and pre-medical biology, at the ing. There were present approxi- But the burdensome task of find- ing member of the faculty from 1890 Winter hops in 1937. During this Commonwealth of Virginia has of future generations. same time taking active part in foot- ing enough news to fill this page mately 200 persons, including the until his retirement, and for the same year the corps and alumni something; and just as this wonder- As an example of one act which ball, boxing and track. He was re- members, their families and guests. weekly has developed to such a year 1932-33 he was acting Superin- received with regret the resigna- ful democracy of the United States strongly tended to create discord porter and columinist on The Cadet. state that the staff has been forced Reports of officers and committees tendent of the Institute during the tion of Gen. John A. Lejeune as has something—something which so among some of your most loyal Following graduation, Muirheid to seek a remedy. Each week the showed the club was in excellent illness of General Lejeune. superintendent of the VMI. far has not been attained by others, Alumni and which at the same time secured a position with the Philip facilities of the Alumni office are condition and that the administra- This something is not the sole ac created some discord among the Morris Co., Ltd., in their sales de- exhausted in securing material. Each tion of Mr. Pugh was a big success. complishment of yourselves and our people of Virginia, other than Alum- partment. In May, 1934, he was of- week the mails bring us no letters selves, it is your heritage and our ni. fered a job with the General Chemi- from alumni giving us news of them- Alumni Obituaries heritage plus our individual efforts I want to call your attention to an cal Co. as college apprentice engin- selves, of alumni chapters, or of St. Louis Club and accomplishments. Are we going amendment to a law offered by a eer, in their sulphric acid plant in other alumni who are doing things Holds Meeting DR. J. C. PARIS, '74 before and gave his address as Pel- Pulaski, Va. At this time Muirheid but who do not write. So abolition Dr. John Clark Paris, '74, promi- ham Manor, N. Y. No notes were to lose these proud, indescribable few of your Alumni and which The VMI club of St. Louis met also served as part-time reporter is being considered. nent retired physician of Kenton, found. and priceless things for which others passed the general assembly in 1936. the Missouri cadets, their parents, By this amendment the governor and columnist for the Southwest Tenn., died at his home Jan. 31 after Fenselau was a cadet here and a aspire but fail to accomplish? If not, This does not mean abolition of and the wives of the members at was divested of his full power to Times of Pulaski. a stroke of paralysis. He would have member of the present first class. we must guard them jealously and alumni news, merely the Alumni tea New Year's Eve afternoon from select and appoint members of the been 89 Feb. 7. He was a member of Company E and constantly, being ever watchful and In 1935, he began training at the Page. The staff will continue to ex- 3 to 5, and despite a snow storm on guard to take no careless, ill ad governing board of your institution Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D. C., Born at Randolph, Va„ in 1851, won his numeral in rat track. He haust the material of the Alumni the attendance was good. The tea left the Institute during the mid- vised or unthoughtful step which in that some of his appointees were where he made his first solo flight. Dr. Paris served in the Emergency office, and, under the present plan, was given at the home of Jack dle of his third class year. • might at some future time tend to required to be taken from a list sub- In November of that year he was Southerland, '26, a representative Reserve of the Confederate Army it will be spread out through the He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. injure or destroy one single prin mitted by your Alumni association. transferred to the training school paper according to the relative im- of the General Alumni board. been 89 on Feb. 7. at Pensacola, Fla. In December, 1936. Herman J. Fenselau of New York. ciple, or in any way to create dis- Such action has created and will portance of each item instead of Plans had been made for the After his graduation from VMI in Muirheid was transferred to Utility His father is an insurance broker. cord among the people who are so continue to create discord—and had putting it all on a special page. corps to attend the VMI-Washing- 1874, Dr. Paris received his M. D. Squadron One at the Naval Air greatly interested in its eternal ex- I known what would be the result, ton university football game on Nov. degree at Louisville Medical col- Station, San Diego, Calif., after Since we are unable to conduct a EDWIN GOTT, '71 istence and success. Don't under- I should certainly not have voted 9, 1940, but as things turned out the lege, Louisville, Ky., in 1879, and completion of his training course, poll of our alumni readers, we in- Edwin Gott, '71, one of the char- take to change any step, until by for the bill, as I did when it passed. plans had to be discarded. Arrange- practiced medicine in Randolph un- for duty as naval aviator. During vite them to send letters to the ter members of the Sigma Nu fra- profound thought, and serious con- Now, my friends, you have asked ments are being made, however, for til 1889, when he moved to West these years, up until his employ- Alumni Editor expressing their ternity which was founded at the sideration among all who are inter- me to suggest how you can best those first classmen who will take Tennessee. He taught school several ment by Eastern Air Lines, Muirheid opinions on the proposed change or Institute, died last week in the home ested, so far as possible, there is a serve to perpetuate V. M. I. and ac- long week-ends that week. The St. years before entering medical participated in the largest mass suggesting other remedies. decided majority in favor of such a centuate its success, and you have LouiS Alumni chapter is quite active college. of his son, E. T. Gott, in Sewickley, flight of amphibian planes—from Md. change. Don't form or permit to be asked me to speak frankly. I have We are grateful to those few who and is planning a lot of good enter- Dr. Paris was the last survivor of San Diego t o Guantanamo Bay, Mr. Gott was born on Nov. 17, 1851, formed any "cliques" or "clans" or done so; however, I only hope it have sent us letters with alumni his VMI graduating class of 45 mem- Cuba and return—made to that date. tainment for all those who will be in West River, Md. He was gradu- "rings" or "blocs" to put over, or will always continue the wonderful news during the past fall. This page , able to make the trip bers. He retained perfect health un- ated from the Institute in 1871 and drive home, any idea unless it meets job which it is now performing, and Pilot Muirheid, who is married, is practically owes its existence dur- til his death. He attended the North- while here helped to found the with general approval of all. Above I suggest to that end it is best that bused at Newark. He has a total of ing the last few months to them. | South Civil War Reunion in Gettys- all. don't play any game that even all interested keep step with the more than 1300 hours in the air [This notice was originally print- Byrd> '35' Receives Award burg, Pa., in 1938. Sigma Nu fraternity which has since become one of the leading national savors of politics, or political pref- Institute itself and carry on. In the recorded in his flight log book. ed on Jan. 9, and has reaped a few Harry F. Byrd, Jr., '35, editor uf He was a Democrat and voted in meantime, I advise thut the Alumni fraternities. After graduation he was erment, in your deliberation and/or small fruits.] the Winchester Star, was one of four every election since his twenty-first active in ,he flelds of ban and in the administration of your affairs. keep away from any selfish motives Virginia newspaper editors cited by Helfrich, '37, Married birthday. He was recently appomted | politics being one of the organizers Don't permit any classes or masses whatever. If you come to the legis- the Virginia Press association for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Munson a colonel on Governor Cooper's staff. 0( the United States Fldeht and among your alumni. You probably lature come frankly and openly and Notice distinguished editorial writing dur- have the honor of announcing the He had delivered more than 1,000 Guaranty company of Baltimore, and have the most democratic school in state your minds and needs. Virginia Through error there appeared ing the year 1939. marriage of their daughter Margue- children and had over 50 namesakes. also serving as secretary of state the United States—keep it so. It has can well afford to help you in your in the winter issue of the Alumni rite Christine to Mr. Robert Bruce of Maryland from 1892 to 1896. been one of the most essential ele- reasonable requests for necessities Review a report of the death of Helfrich on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1940. J. C. O. Harris, '37, Marries G. H. FENSELAU, x '40 Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. ments to its success. and desirable improvements. Cer- O. H. Beasley, '15. The wedding took place ln Allen- The marriage of James Carol Gordon H. Fenselau, x-'40, plunged Elizabeth Hays Gott, four sons, and Let me suggest also, my friends, tainly, so long as I have a vote in Mr. Beasley has informed the town, Penn. The groom was a mem- Overton Harris, '37, to Miss Mary to his death from a twenty-third several grandchildren and great- that you do nothing to create even Virginia's legislative halls, it will be Alumni Review that he is en- ber of the class of 1937. The couple Virginia Respess on Monday, Jan. story window of the Hotel New grandchildren. Funeral servicaa the slightest discord in your ranks, my pleasure to support you in all joying good health, and that it will reside at 21 Thompson Place, 15, in Birmingham, Ala., has been Yorker early Jan. 30. were held in St. James Episcopal or outside. There is nothing which of your just and lawful undertak- waa bis father who died. Pittsfleld, Mass. announced by the bride's parents. He had registered there two days chuFch, West River, Md. leads more directly to destruction ings. 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Sbeta.Moi.et H,JlrII?S AS YOU Gone Published Tuesday afternoons. Entered at the post office at Lexington, Virginia, as second class matter. Subscription during WERE regular school year, $2.50. AT IT AGAIN With the Wind 1939 Member of 1940 And so with the termination of ASSOCIATED COLLEGE PRESS the turbulent and hectic period of By JOHN HUNDLEY Distributor of Collegiate Digest exams, we resume once again the harum-scarum life of a newspaper- It is not infrequently that we movie-goers listen to a long National Advertising Service, Inc. man. Our collegiate neighbors outdid while she changed seats . . . Pinky line of ballyhoo about how stupendous, how colossal, how sup- College Publishers Representative This issue—our first product of the themselves t'other week-end at and (My, Ain't I Got Pretty Cheeks!) erb, and how this, that and the other a certain motion picture 420 MADISON AVI NEW YORK. N. Y. second term—is making journalistic in their Fancy Dresses. Contribut- Barksdale went the recent Sweet- CMICACO • BOSTON • Lot ANATLLL • SAM KSARCIICO is. And then when we see it, it is a complete flopperoo. history. It Is the largest issue in ing no end to the enjoyable set was briar bivouacers one better when he physical size of any Cadet ever pub- the personality-plus Kay Kyser over spent a week-end at Arlington Hall The writer even had the gall to entertain such doubts about JOHN HUNDLEY Editor-in-Chief lished, and it has the largest circu- whose delectable Ginny Simms Key- without being forced to by a snow- "Gone With the Wind" before seeing it at Loew's theatre in DOUGLAS COOK Business Manager lation of any issue in The Cadet's dets and minks alike went slight- storm. And the only man among 200 Richmond a week ago last Sunday. Could any picture be as EDITORIAL STAFF history. Embued with the American ly berserk . . . Likable Kay girls at that. good as "Gone With the Wind" was reputed to be? Could pres- Jearl McCracken Managing Editor predilection to use superlatives, we thought he was being taken for a ent day Hollywood really produce a picture that could lay legi- Carl Harkrader Re-write Editor might add that it is also the best. Our idea of futility is embodied Robert Shiverts Alumni Editor ride Saturday night at the Dutch Inn when, finding the dining room in our editor who took a week-end timate claim to the title of the "Greatest Picture of All Time," Dick Pritchett Feature Editor that could rank with such by-gone masterpieces as "The Birth Douglas McMillin, Don May Columnists PEACE ON EARTH full and being offered a table by to Richmond and spent Saturday Fred Flowers, Dan Flowers Public Opinion Editor two departing barracks boys, he watching the Times-Dispatch being of a Nation" or "Ben Hur"? Photography Editor Bill Darden Ralph Daves, manager of the found that the boys' check went printed. Interesting experience, but Charles Beach . Sports Editor State and Lyric theatres, has prom- The answer is purely and simply—Yes! And it didn't take Al Carr Assistant Sports Editor with the table. However, finding It there were so many interesting more than 30 minutes of "Gone With the Wind's" three hours Tom Opie Assistant Sports Editor ised us that he will show at the a joke, he accepted it in that spirit things going on as Ralph Sessoms Bates Gilliam Assistant Sports Editor State in the very near future "Peace of fun which made him so popular and "Grisly Tom" Snyder will tell. and 45 minutes running time to convince us that it fits a!! previ- James Turner Assistant Sports Editor on Earth," the M-G-M technicolor at the dances . . . One of the most . . . Dick Daugherity's RFD (yes, ously overworked superlatives, that it will endear itself to the ASSOCIATE EDITORS cartoon which we plugged In the delightful features was the informal the one who minked him the same hearts and souls of the American people, that it is a grand pic- Bill MeCauley Bill Maxson column of Jan. 9. We saw it thrice Calvin Satterfield Henry Foresman general sit-down (not a strike) dur- week-end) led the figure at Fancv ture bubbling wfth ttfe and vitality, that it is the one picture Beverly Read Alvin Meyer •uring Christmas furlough and are ing the broaden** PrMe-y -night. —Friday nite. . . . Fellow col- STAFF ASSISTANTS looking forward to seeing it again. umnist Winchell notes that a Vir- which we could see again and again and never grow tired. Tommy Moncure C. M. Young Price Llttlejohn Fred Love Yep! It's pretty good. And if ginia law provides a penalty of "Gone With the Wind" is a monument in celluloid to the G. 8. Home Billy Brown Jack Martin C. J. Bounds Bob Dunlap Dick Baldwin Phil Killey Charles Sexton^ a. cb?mt(r 'termrsS'Tt^clon't! Noticeably minking it at the death for any one failing to attend skill of the men and women who made it. It was probably the George Ener Wesley Marston Henry Mecredy o'Kee'f e dances was the Farmville lassie church for three consecutive Sun- most gigantic task ever undertaken by any producer—that of BUSINESS STA55-'' PEOPLE WE CAN DO WITHOUT: who, our attentive readers will re- days. We have often wondered why they send us to church. Little re- pleasing the countless of hundreds of Americans, each of whom Jimmy Wheat -^r..:.:* Advertising Manager Those who prefix questions to in- call, attracted notice in a battle of George McCann Subscription Manager ligion is certainly gotten. . . . After had his own idea about how the picture should be made. There structors with, "Sir, this is a little bottles at an earlier W&L hop. For- Scott Braznell .^fZ. Circulation Manager two years' correspondence the only bit off the subject, but . . ." mer partner-in-crime Andy Turner were the Georgians who demanded that it be authentic in every seemed unhappily lost as a stag . . . sign of affection Phil Chapman can Those who think your private detail and historically accurate; there was all the South de- Mystifying was Dick Flinn's unpol- get is "as ever." That shows little papers on your desk are open to manding that the Southern accent not be the crude, affected Unfortunate Incident ished appearance after the Friday sign of the progress for which this public reading. nite ball. He looked as if he'd just romantic Oklahoma oil-can is noted. brand that actors and actresses have been spouting in previous Last week a letter was published in the Betty Bly Those who come back from a lost a round with a threshing ma- pictures about the South; there were Southern patriotic socie- column of the Richmond Times-Dispatch which criti- week-end and go straight to 160 and chine. . . . Most chagrined person ties demanding that the Confederate battle flag be square and cized the standards of young women, advocating drink- tell the biggest cock-and-bull story, Sunday morning was Ike Van Pat- Highlight of the usually dull then on Tuesday night come to 125 exam period was Dan "the rake" not rectangular as in other Civil War battle scenes; there were ing, and slurred the students of another college. This ten who Saturday night was unable Northern patriotic societies demanding that one of Sherman's and gripe because they broke print. to take advantage of the imbibed Flowers' visit to Lynchburg. Refus- letter, according to Miss Bly, was written on VMI Those who slap you on the back ing to be out-escapaded by Broth- pillagers who invaded Tara be made a deserter in the picture stationery. The author of the letter claimed to be a state of his OAO's mink date be- as you do the last bit of cramming cause he himself was in the same er Fred's driving mania, the dash- . so as not to reflect discredit upon the Grand Army of the Re- member of the corps, signing the missive "John Barley- while forming for class and yell, condition. ing red-head in company with a few public ; there were probably threats of secession if the picture corn." "Too late to do anything about it treacherous brother-rats paid a soci- did not please each of the many factions throughout the coun- This letter places VMI in a very bad light. John now." al call one Sunday afternoon, sup- Echoes are still being heard from try. Barleycorn may or may not be a member of the corps, Those who think their business posedly on a photographic mission. lies over your shoulder. the childish letter to Betty Bly from However, urged on by Flowers' com- Only an iconoclast could find fault with the picture as it was but he is certainly somebody who has used the name Those who accompany the radio some so-called barracks wit. We panions, several super attractive finally made. It is the superb result of long, tedious, painstak- of VMI to hide behind when he would not use his own. hope that it was not taken by the on a rendition of your favorite song. young lady guests literally mobbed ing efforts to compress a 1037 page novel into a suitable film If a member of the corps wrote this letter, he certainly Those numbskulls who call up people of Virginia as a message from him, and it was only through the did not represent the opinion of the corps at large; yet sweet young things in Lexington the corps, regardless of what its per- most skillful dodging that he was running time without changing the story materially, without he has left every man branded with the stigma of his and Buena Vista and spend hours sonal feelings might be about the able to avoid their eager arms. Dan omitting anything but the obviously superfluous characters sentiments. dribbling a long line of stupid, puer- subject . . . Chun Lau, the Mon- now claims to be the only man ln and incidents. To have filmed every page of the book with the ile, asinine gush while other cadets, golian spy, snores so loud that his barracks who can certify that he has actual conversation and action would have required nearly a Yet, even in such an unpleasant incident as this we with brief but important messages, roommates and the occupants of the actually been chased by women. million feet of film, which would take a solid week to show can find those people who defend the standards of the stand around waiting a chance to ten adjacent rooms now force him with the projector running 24 hours a day. corps. The reputation of the corps at large protects it use the phone. (Searcy gets our to plaster tape over his mouth be- Glimpsed at Carolina U. Mid- from the babblings of an individual. Miss Bly states, in nomination for the prime drip, with fore retiring . . . Some of the Lex- Winters as the center of attraction One could not go far in a review of "Gone With the Wind" another part of her column: "I am unwilling to be- "Mister" Leacacos and Graber run- ington feminine talent has dubbed for many amorous Tarheels was without soon turning to the most vital and important role of the ning close seconds.) There should Jerry Totten "Sir Glamor Pants." Totty Walker's current heartache. lieve that this youngster who defends the practice of be a GC rule forbidding speaking to story—that of the vivacious Scarlett O'Hara. It took even less They might be right at that ...... Bosh Pritchard bowed to W&L's than the opening 30 minutes of the picture to convince us that drinking expresses the sentiment of the VMI corps or a skirt over a free phone for more To the four brother-rats of '40 who Dick Boisseau in Kay Kyser's Kol- the traditions of the school." than three minutes. were forced for one reason or an- lege of Musical Knowledge, but, re- the selection of the comely British lass was certainly no mis- But, such things are dangerous. While this particu- other to drop out on the last lap of fusing to be ranked below a woman take on the part of Mr. Selznick. lar outbreak may not have too bad an effect upon the THE GAZETTE GRIPES the four year dip grind, go the sym- in IQ, gallantly tied with Lida Belle Not only does Vivian Leigh have all of the physical charac- pathies of the columns and The Goyer of the Macon. . . . Al Carr's The Lexington Gazette in a pre- teristics of Scarlett O'Hara—fiery, passionate green eyes, dark school, a combination of small things such as this can Cadet. We've enjoyed living, work- suggested slogan for C. Beach is Christmas editorial accused the ca- go far toward breaking down VMI's reputation as a ing, playing with you Spike, Cliff, "Sees all, tells all, all nose." . . . tresses, magnolia white skin—but she coos and pouts with the dets of being ingrates for not drop- school for gentlemen. Rudy and Charlie and wish you Boudoir Moncure in Washington same sensuousness as Scarlett. ping into their office thanking them could be with us when '40 sings Auld called on a young lady but, finding Miss Leigh's portrayal of the comely wench of Tara—un- We do not think that there is any need for empha- whenever they commend us edito- Lang Syne. her in better company, had them sizing the importance of this incident. It has placed rially. The Minks, says the Gazette, colored by any previous characterization—was superb. (It is trot out her roommate with whom the longest role in screen history, Miss Leigh having worked VMI in an embarrassing light and we can but offer always drop in with a few words he walked off ultra-pleased. . .. Bob apologies to those whom it has offended. We feel sure of thanks whenever the Gazette Several of the boys in grey turned for 22 weeks with only 4 days off in that entire time.) Not once the tables on the Minks last week- Ritchie's first request coming out that such sentiments—unworthy of the corps or any heaps words of praise upon them. from under the ether after his ap- did we find a flaw in her Scarlett, not once did she let the and late-dated their femmes. Notab- To our Lexington contemporary, pendectomy was "The Importance man in it—will not be repeated by any cadet. ly woman-snatching were Jim Turn- audience down—either in an emotional scene or by a gross er- which prides itself on being the old- of Living." . . . Porky Wettersten er and Puzz White, the latter not ror in her Southern accent. Perhaps the best scene in the en- est weekly in the South, we might journeyed to Washington to see his * with the Perennial Joyce, but with tire picture was just before the intermission when she returns offer a few words of advice. It is dearest, but discovering her sick Class Privileges usually customary to exchange with a new skirt . . . Amusing is the abed, spent his time taking over the to Tara in the wake of Sherman's army, and finding it stripped a paper that so honors you by plac- story of the one-striper who on the of everything, swears that never again will she be hungry, Class privileges as defined on the General Com- dates of those brethren who had ing you on its mailing list. If you trip home Christmas invited a lady passed under the table. never again will she be in need, even if she has to beg, borrow, mittee rules posted in each barracks room are "privi- to dine with him, and, on discover- will simply add our name to your cheat, steal, or murder. The scene is photographed in silhouette leges which through custom and tradition have been exchange list in return for our hav- ing that she was a famous opera against the rising sun and is one of the most magnificent ever assumed by the respective classes." The purpose in pro- ing sent you copies of The Cadet star, allowed her to pay for her own Bill (of the flaming thatch) meal. . . . Also noticeably chival- used in motion picture. tecting these is to offer some reward and goal to the ever since last September, then Mandt is the latent addition to the maybe the aged Lexington Gazette rous was Bob Shiverts at the A&M "I've got two dates for Mid-Winters" Clark Gable plays his role with the skill and finesse that under classes for completing a year or two of probation. wrestling match when, after letting Club. Long Bill is contemplating will be read down in this neck of justified his unanimous selection by the American motion pic- To protect the privileges appending its rank and the woods. And maybe, too, we'll the attractive girl photographer of handing one of them over to room- seniority is the duty of each class. The General Com- drop in and thank you for heaping the Roanoke Times lug her equip- mate Don Juan May, who will try ture fans for the part of Rhett Butler. We see Gable in some- mittee, composed of the officers of each of the three words of praise upon us. ment all the way to the gym, he to late-date both of them if Bill what a new type of role: the loving father as he lavishes his upper classes, has the power to penalize any member In the meantime, maybe you condescended to carry the suitcases doesn't. affections on little Bonnie Blue Butler. This role could very of the corps who takes a privilege not belonging to his would like to drop in and thank us well have been over or under done, but Gable plays it well. for sending you The Cadet all year class. The General Committee cannot function properly despite the fact that you chose not In the role of the spineless Ashley Wilkes, Leslie Howard nor can the individual privileges be properly protected to return our favor. (who is also the American people's choice for the part) turned unless the members of the classes themselves see to it in a grand role. His was the only slip we heard in Southern that infractions of the rules are reported. THREE'S A CROWD Parade of Opinion pronounciation: he said "Virginia" instead of "Virginya." Cast The first class has shown evidence of tightening Frazer Baldwin and Walt Edens An Associated Collegiate Press Feature opposite Howard was Olivia de Havilland in the part of Melanie down on the privileges which belong to them, and it is must now yield to a very charming Hamilton. This is another role that could easily have been the duty of each of the other two under classes to pro- young lady of six or seven their Despite the fact that collegiate Daily Herald, "while 'neutrality' is overdone, but Miss de Havilland was, instead, the flower of tect theirs as well. It is not the rats alone who are coveted positions of being the only writers on foreign affairs have all a sure-fire slogan at the present Southern womankind. slowly beginning to assume certain third class privi- two persons in the world to have the sympathy in the world for the time, this question should be di- their photographs grace the cover cause of the plucky Finns in their vorced from any lines of politics We do not propose to comment on each of the 59 main char- leges, that caused the general tightening down. It is the of the Saturday Evening Post. A fight against Russian aggression, the that may exist. If war were immi- acters in the film, but our review would be incomplete if we old cadet elksses that have brought it on themselves by week or so ago the Satevepost ran great majority of the college news- nent or even possible from loans to said nothing of Hattie McDaniel as Scarlett's Mammy. That their encroachment on privileges not their own. the photo of some little girl asleep, paper editorialists do not favor the the hard-pressed Finns, our every was the finest portrayal of the typical Southern Mammy we've The outstanding privileges such as wearing capes or thereby placing another person in proposed loan to Finland. step should be wary, but this aid ever seen. Her best scene was telling Melanie about the death paletots are not the ones that are being violated. It is that select group of which Keydets The almost-unanimous opinion of doesn't preclude disaster. As long as of Bonnie. the rules pertaining to talking and trifling in ranks, Baldwin and Edens are charter the collegians is that such a loan the loans are for non-military pur- members. would be a violation of U. S. neu- poses, as is proposed, Roosevelt, Other fine performances was Thomas Mitchell as Gerald courtesy as to traffic on the stoop, courtesy in speaking trality and would tend to draw us Senator Wheeler and ex-President O'Hara, Barbara O'Neil as Ellen O'Hara, Laura Hope Crews to men in an upper class and general respect for those GHOST OF into the conflict. In addition, they Hoover seem correct in their belief as Aunt "Pittypat" Hamilton, and . . . well, we could go on who have been here the longer. The slow deterioration STONEWALL JACKSON maintain, this money should be used that involvement wouldn't follow." forever. It should suffice to say that not one role was badly in this country for relief funds. Citing our needs for the money of adherence to these privileges has caused the upper The gallant defense of the Finns cast. All were splendid. classmen to guard more jealously those privileges against the highly touted Russian There is a suggestion, too, that the here in the U. S. the University of In "Gone With the Wind" a new development in technicolor which belong to them alone. steam roller has won the respect and people of the U. S. should think first Michigan Daily says: "It is difficult of their own fellow-citizens before not to admire the fight the Finns are was tried out. The scenes throughout the picture might well This is not to serve as a warning but as a reminder admiration of an under-dog-lovlng , American people. Their defense, one they contribute to Finnish relief putting up in defense of their home- have been the works of the old masters. Especially well done that the taking of a class privilege which is not right- of the most thrilling and brilliant funds raised by private groups. land. It is difficult not to respect were the silhouette scenes at Tara. fully yours is an offense subject to punishment by the displays of strategy in world mili- The Santa Barbara State College their courage and perseverence. But General Committee, and such violations are definitely tary annals, is based on the superb El Gaucho argues the point in this it is far more difficult to close our There were so many things deserving of praise that we hard- going to be reported. Valley Campaign of Stonewall Jack- manner: "Neutrality, like life, is eyes to the needs of the American ly know where to begin. There was the musical score by Max son, according to LIFE magazine. just what you make it. And to be people when the cry goes up for Steiner, the historical accuracy and authenticity of scenes by Everyone in barracks is famiilar with the privileges effective, neutrality's motto must be aid to Finland." that belong to his class alone and he should assume Yet in spite of our sympathy to- Susan Myrick and Will Price, and there was the free and nat- ward the Finns, the recent appeals 'what's good for the goose is good Speaking of the recent loan to ural Southern accent which was the work of Susan Myrick. those and no others. If there is any question the mem- to cadets for monetary contributions for the gander.' That is why this Finland by two government lend- bers of the General Committee will be glad to advise to help Mannerheim's warriors — tendency to look the other way when ing agencies, the Syracuse Univer- The special camera shots enhanced the effectiveness of many any one in doubt, for ignorance or first violation is not part of a nationwide campaign con- it comes to dealing with Finland in sity Daily Orange said: "The loan of the scenes, for example, the close-up of the Yankee soldier's accepted as an excuse. ducted by former-President Hoover the current conflict with Russia is a violates the spirit of neutrality face spurting blood just as Scarlett shot him. in a pathetic attempt to remain in dangerous practice. It is an open framed by the overwhelming 'keep "Gone With the Wind" gives you the impression that it was Privileges which have been protected by the class breach of true neutrality, whether it out of war' desire of Americans. the limelight—left us slightly not just a motion picture that you saw, but real life as the men before you are much better than a privilege awarded amused and uninclined (if not un- assumes the guise of humanitarian- Neutrality for the United States is at Finals which you have partly had all along. able) to help. What else do they ism, democracy or what-have-you. already a shaky house of cards. More and women of the Old South lived, loved, fought, died, and re- The class above you is going to protect its privileges; want from us beside Stonewall It is a road to war, deeply worn by false moves like this loan may cause built their homes and lives. It is truly the epic of the South, and the travel of would-be neutrals." the whole structure to topple down so protect yours and assume only those to which you Jackson and Douglas McMillin's ed- we're looking forward to seeing it again on March 13 when itorials against the Communists? But, says the Brown University on American heads." are entitled. the entire Corps will see it at the State Theatre. Cowboys Overpower Scrappy Cadet Matmen 26V2 to IV2 Roscoe Smith Ray Reutt Keydet Fight to Draw Komment Feb. 8—Last Thursday witnessed one of the traditional master and By AL CARR pupil contests which resulted in the and CHARLIE BEACH mastery of the master over the pupil when Coach Ed Gallagher's Okla- homa A&M Cowboys rode rough- February seems to be the month for climbing from holes— shod over Coach Sam Barnes' Key- and the groundhog has nothing on ye editors when he sees hisi dets. The Cowboys, under the tute- shadows and hibernates for another blissful period. O would lage of Mr. Gallagher, swamped the that we were! Material has piled up, and much of it weeks Keydets by a score of 26*4 to 1V4 in old . . . but here goes— • • * the best exhibition of wrestling skill that VMI has ever witnessed. Barnes' The usual "homecoming" of the less brilliant college athletes was fore- men managed to save the day from stalled at VMI this Mid-terms, but by a very short margin in some cases. a complete blackout with Ray Not a single football man left school because of academics, and but two Ruett's draw in the 175-lb. class late men in the athletic light at VMI left. Cliff Weaver, monogram man in in the match. track, and Price Littlejohn, monogram man in wrestling, were the two to fall before the great god "7.5." In view of the plight of several of the The Cowboys got off to a good start when Kitt pinned Maling in less fortunate schools, VMI is indeed lucky to have come out as she did . . . • • » 7:53 after riding him almost at will throughout the match until the fall. The long suffering basketeers of Coach Jimmy Walker finally broke Into the win column over the hapless Roanoke Maroons In a hectic Dick Jeschke, wrestling his first battle by a score of 40-34. This win came after a losing streak of five varsity match, was the next victim games, and since the lone win, the hardwood men have dropped two of the Cowboy machine which was more games. The size of the squad, both in stature and number, handi- now under full steam. Melhorne got caps the squad, especially as Coach Walker uses the "fast break," and the first take-down in 30 seconds. the number of men on the squad does not suffice for the replacements In the 136, Johnson of A&M took needed In such grueling tactics. The loss to the rival Techmen of VPI Captain Don Matter down in the was a disheartening one. The Keydets held them even, with the lead early stages of the contest. Johnson worked well from the bottom, and shifting two or three times In the course of the game, but the Gobblers I got goal mad in the last few minutes of the game, and long field goals went the whole way as the aggressor coupled with excellent under-the-basket work gave them the game, Jftfi While unable to pin Matter, he 40 to 32. These accomplished grapplers of Oklahoma A&M handed Vernon Nell (145). Second row—Vernon Logan (155), Clay showed great skill in holding the tough VMI captain for a decision. « • « Sam Barnes' Cadet their worst defeat of the season, 26 - Albright (165), Roscoe Smith (175) and George Chiga Bob Jeffrey Loses to Nell From this corner, it is doleful indeed that no definite moves lVi. Seen above in the picture are: Front row—Bob Kitt (220). (Photo Courtesy Roanoke Times.) have been made as yet to promote the Southern Conference (121), Calvin Melhorn (128), Manley Johnson (136), and Bob Jeffrey wrestled Nell in one Wrestling Tournament that has heretofore been an annual of the roughest bouts of the evening event in the Conference. Wrestling in the South has been in the 145 pound class. Nell made somewhat neglected, as far as both interest of the athletes Varsity Cagers the first take-down in the opening and the school authorities has gone. Rat Basketeers Cadet Swimmers Sink Tech minutes, and then proceeded to slam the game Jeffrey all over the mat. There is no good reason for this, as far as we can see, as wrestling is a Win Thrice 50-25; Lose to Duke and UNC Gain One Win Semi-body slams seemed to be Nell's major sport out in the Midwest, which the Keydet grapplers have learned Coach Lowry's tankmen swamped | Stengele, VMI's speedster, by inches best method of putting Jeffrey by hard experience in every meet between VMI and a Midwest or South- On Hardwood VPI in their second meet of the in the 220-yard free style, In Six Starts down, but once down the Cadet west school. Neither VMI nor Washington and Lee can hold year by taking seven of the nine Summary fought him all of the way from the VMI 40; Roanoke 34 bottom, and going the limit to hold the meet because even the fast lessening friction between the two with VMI 47; AM A 42 first places, including Both relays, J 300-yard Medley—VMI (Perkins, the aggressive Nell to a decision. regard to athletic contests is too great to risk a complete break between The Little Red basketball team to account for the 50 to 25 victory.! Pollard, White.) Time 3:21.4. Pop White's successors to the Five the close rivals in the grappling world. VPI cannot draw a crowd, and the broke into the win column for the Harry Stengele, VMI's speedy 220-yard Free Style—Emmett, Smart boys who sailed through last Tom Opie put forth the most ag- only suggested possibility has been by Athletic Director Hickman of first time this year in a thrill packed junior won the 50-yard and 220- Duke, Stengele, VMI. Dominick, season to bring the best record in gressive and colorful fight of the North Carolina State. Here's hoping that something can be done about game with Augusta Military acad- yard events and anchored the free- VMI. Time 2:22.6. (new pool rec- the state to Roanoke College bowed night against Logan of A&M in the this plight. emy, played last Thursday after- style relay team. VMI's Ben Hara- ord). to the Keydet courtment to provide 155 pounders. Opie made the attacks * • • noon in Cocke hall. With Emil Sot- way and Jim Hammack of Tech 50-yard Free Style—Read, Duke; VMI's first win- of the season on on the more patient Logan, and on Feb. 2. The score was 40 to 34. The Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical college wrestling team nyk and Gordon Smith cadet stand- each captured a first place and each Hardaway, VMI; Wilkins, VMI one occasion, dived completely un- is undoubtedly the best team that has ever graced the canvas of Cocke outs, ringing up 13 and 11 points, took a second to Stengele in other Time 25.3. The summary: der his adversary in an attempted Hall. The Cowboys, as they are known in the sports world, did not at- respectively, the Rats had too much events. Dominick, of VMI. took ssc- Fancy Diving—Dickey, Duke; San- V. M. I. (40) G. F. PF. TP. take-down. The last take-down was Pritchard, f ... 2 tempt to over run their less skilled adversaries by showmanship or on the ball for the A. M. A. team ond in the gruelling 440-yard event. borne, Duke; gexton, VMI. made by Logan's tackle, and he fi- O'Keeffe, f ... 2 nally pinned Opie in 8:24 for Opie's any other devious method. They took advantage of every mistake and went on to win, 47 to 42, in a Joe Perkins, cadet sophomore, 100-yard Free Style—Stengele, Williams, f ... 0 first defeat in his varsity career, made, and contented themselves with straight and skillful wrestling. wild, free scoring game. The lead managed to defeat Tech's Dabney VMI; Hardaway, VMI; Jenkins, Stumpf, c ... 5 Totten, c with a half nelson and body press. Grand sports all . . . and a more cool, more workmanlike group of see-sawed back and forth half a with only inches to spare to win the Duke. ... 0 Foster, g 2 Albright made the next score for athletes would be hard to find anywhere. dozen times with never more than backstroke. Perkins also swam his 150-yard Backstroke—Emmett, Catlett, g 4 * * * a couple of points separating the specialty on the winning medley Duke; Brooks, Duke; Perkins, VMI. Shomo, g 2 A&M by getting a decision over two teams. relay tem. Gisburne and Bates, both 200—yard Breaststroke—M o i s e, Gayle, g 1 Steve Swift after being on top for It is really amazing to see such a successful wrestling team Shelby, g 0 of Tech, took first and second place, Duke; Pollard, VMI; Johnson, Duke. the duration of the match. Swift's come from the tutelage of a man who has never wrestled him- V. M. I. Rats— G Pike, g 0 skill was no match for the Okla- Thomas, f :. 1 respectively, in the fancy diving 440-yard Free Style—Emmett, Woodward, g 0 self—Coach Ed Gallagher. Afflicted with palsy for the homa's, but it showed a vast im- last decade, Gallagher turns all of his mat work over to the Markin, f 2 while Sexton took third for VMI. Duke; Dominick, VMI; Dickey, Totals 18 McGraw, f 3 Ray Pollard turned in a good per- Duke. provement over the former matches very capable Joey McDaniels, one of the greatest grapplers Higgins, f 0 Roanoke (34) G. F. PF. TP. on the VMI side. ever turned out by A&M. The thorough-going tactics of Mr. Smith, c 4 formance in winning the 200-yard 400-yard Relay—VMI (Wilkins, Martin, f 1 Gallagher in training one of his men is evident. He uses years Ward, g 0 breast stroke for VMI. Hardaway, White, Stengele) Time Douthat, f 4 Ray Reutt saved the day for VMI Sotnyk, g 6 3:55.6. Schierloh (C), c 3 by holding Smith to a draw in the at a time drilling his men in perfecting one type of a take- Romm, g 3. The Summary: Hale, c 1 175-pound match. Reutt, who had down or hold. 30.0-yard medley relay—Won by Finlay, g 1 come down from the unlimited class • * » The undefeated swimmers of the Totals : 19- VMI. (Perkins, Pollard, Wilkins). Highfill, g 3 to the 175, matched his brute Sam Barnes, the Cadet coach, studied wrestling under this master, and Time 3:35.7. University of North Carolina placed Totals 13 Augusta M. A.— first in every event, with the excep- strength against the strength and as Sam said, "I spent three years on the underarm spin, working on it Rachek, f 220-yards—Won by Stengele, VMI; tion of the 400 meter free style re- VMI 24; UNC 53 skill of the Cowboy Smith, and and practicing it. Finally, I got my chance to use it the third year, and Disney, f second, Hammack, Tech; third, Dom- Granda, f lay, to score an impressive 48-27 held him to a draw in a match that the only chance, incidentally; but it worked to perfection that once." It inick, VMI. Time 2:26.0. Using three complete teams, the was very colorful, and went into reminds us of the old adage, "Little drops of water—" Coach Gallagher Churchill, c victory over the VMI cadets at White, c 50-yard—Won by Hardaway, VMI; University of North Carolina hard- extra period time before the referee commended Barnes on his team, to which Barnes sadly replied: "Gosh, Chapel Hill last Saturday. Marks, c second, White VMI; third, McCurdy, wood artists completely swamped decided on a draw. Coach, you never gave us a chance to show you anything. We were on Krysiak, g SUMMARY the VMI varsity basketball team in Tech. Time 0:25.8. Ray Wasdell, the regular 175- the bottom all of the time." Livick, g 300-Meter Medley Relay—Won by the final game of their trip through Fancy diving—Won by Gisburne, pounder, fought the impressive Chi- Carolina (Scheinman, Drucker, the Tar Heel State. The score was Totals 17 8 42 Tech; second, Bates, Tech; third, ga of A&M to a decision in the un- Meyer). Time 3.47. 53 to 24. Halftime score—VMI Rats, 23; A. Sexton, VMI. 89.58 points. limited. It was a regular 'David and Keydet Kommentaries 200-Meter Free Style—Barclay, M. A., 21. 100-yard—Won by Stengele, VMI; The summary: Goliath" match, but Chiga deserved Coach Gallagher said that VMI's Chick Woodward was one of the most Referee—Ramey, VMI. Umpire— Carolina, first; Stengele, VMI., sec- VMI (24) G. F. PF. TP. second, Hardaway, VMI; third, his decision, and really earned it. honest and efficient referees that he had seen in the East.... Don Matter's Sompson, VMI. ond; B. Stone, Carolina, third. Time Williams, f 0 0 0 0 Shankel, Tech. Time 0:57.2. Summaries: opponent, Cowboy Johnson, wrestled two years in grammar school, four Free throws missed: Thomas, Mc- 2.28:4. Stumpf, f 2 1 2 s 150-yard back stroke—Won by Shu, f 0 3 3 3 years at Tulsa high (the A&M of prep school circles) and is only a sopoho- Graw, Markin 2, Smith 2, Romm 2, 50-Meter Free Style—F. Stone, 121-pound—Kitt (A&M) defeated Perkins, VMI; second, Dabney, Tech; Gayle, f 1 0 0 2 Bob Maling. Fall 7:53, half nelson more at A&M now. Eight down and two to go. Whew! Wouldn't men like Granda, White, Hrysiak, 3. Carolina, first; Mitchell, Carolina, Parrish, c 2 1 4 5 this bring new life to a Southern Conference tournament? (plug) . . . third, Cameron, VMI. Time 1:57.9. second; White, VMI, third. Time Woodward, c 0 0 0 0 and bar arm. Coach Ed Watkins, of Appalachia, roomed with Sports Writer Dick Wil- 200-yard breast stroke—Won by 27.8. Foster, g 2 3 0 7 128-pound—Melhorne (A&M) de- liamson, of the Times-Dispatch, while at college. . . . Andrew McLaglan, VMI 39; Glass. 33 Pollard, VMI; second, Butler, Tech; O'Keeffe, g ..._ 1 0 0 2 feated Dick Jeschke. Referee's de- Diving—Coxhead, Carolina, first; Totals 8 8 9 24 son of movie star Victor McLaglan, is heavyweight boxer for the Virginia third, McCurdy, Tech. Time 2:48.6. cision. "Turn about is fair play" and did Ross, Carolina, second; Sexton, VMI, frosh. . . . Bob Foster is high score man on the Keydet hardwood squad, the Rat Basketball team enjoy their 440-yard—Won by Hammack, U. N. C. (53) G. F. TF. TP. 136-pound—Johnson (A&M) de- third. Neely, f .:. 1 0 1 with 51 points, while Eddie Stumpf ls second with 43. . . . The average turn. E. C. Glass high school of Tech; second, Dominick, VMI; third, 3 feated Captain Don Matter. Referee's 100-Meter Free Style—F. Stone, Severin, f 1 0 0 2 attendance of a wrestling meet at Stillwater, Okla., the home town of Lynchburg fell victim to the VMI Braznell, VMI. Time 5:38.7. decision. Carolina, first; Hardaway, VMI, sec- Robinson, f 2 0 1 4 A&M, is 8,000. Paging Major Clarkson???? The leading scorer on the rat team by the identical score of 39 400-yard relay—Won by VMI. Harden, f 1 0 0 2 145-pound—Nell (A&M) defeated ond; White, VMI, third. Time 1.03:8. basketball team is Emil Sotnyk, with 57 points, while Thomas is second to 33, by which they had beaten (Wilkins, Hardaway, White, Sten- Rose, f 1 0 2 2 Bob Jeffrey. Referee's decision. 150-Meter Back Stroke—Schein- Smith, f 3 0 1 6 with 42. ... In Conference competition, Sam Barnes' matmen have rolled the Rats in the opening game played gele) Time 4:01.2. 155-pound—Logan (A&M) defeat- man, Carolina, first; Perkins, VMI, Glamack, c 3 4 0 10 up a sizeable pointage of 52*4 to their opponents' 13V4, while their out-of ed Tom Opie. Fall 8:24. Half nelson in Lynchburg a month ago. Both second; Gudger, Carolina, third. Pessar, c 1 0 1 2 conference opponents have garnered 45*4 to 10H. Another plug for bigger Led by co-Captain Howard Em- Bowman, c 0 0 0 0 and body press. teams were vastly superior to their Time 2:11.5. and better wrestling in the Conference. . . . Congratulations to Coach early season form but the sets were mett, Duke University's swimming Howard, g 2 0 1 4 165-pound—Albright (A&M) de- 200-Meter Breaststroke—Pollard, Gersten, g 4 0 1 8 Cookie Cunningham and his W&L basketeers on proving to be of a caliber team defeated VMI Thursday after- feated Steve Swift. Referee's deci- most improved. VMI, first; Woodhouse. Carolina, Mathes, g 2 0 0 4 equal to the best in the Southern Conference by beating the cream of the noon in a closely contested meet, Branson, g sion. VMI Freshmen G. F. T. second; Lee. Carolina, third. Time 1 1 1 3 section, Virginia and Maryland . . . The Cowboys went from VMI to 39-36. Cuneo, g 1 0 0 2 175-pound—Ray Reutt and Smith Thomas, f 5 0 10 3:14.6. Watson, g Navy, and from thence to Indiana to complete their Eastern swing. . . . Romm, f 1 1 3 Emmett gained the distinction of 1 0 1 3 fought to a draw. 400-Meter Free Style—McQuade, Totals 24 5 10 53 WATCH FOR CHAUNCEY DURDEN'S COLUMN HERE NEXT WEEK Higgins, f 0 0 0 being the first swimmer to take Unlimited—Chiga (A&M) defeat- Carolina, first: Dominick, VMI, TO COMPLETE THE TRIUMVIRATE OF VIRGINIA SPORTS EDITORS, Marking, f 0 0 0 three firsts in the JM hall pool this ed Wasdell. Referee's decision. Ward, f 0 0 0 second; Thompson, Carolina, third. Maryland 60; VMI 33 namely, "Jesting John" (News Leader) Oliver, and Cawthon (Roanoke year. In addition to first in the 150- Smith, c 3 2 8 yard backstrocke and the 440-yard Time 5:51.1. Feb. 7—The University of Mary- Times) Bowen. Parkins, c 0 0 0 VMI Matmen Rout Sotnyk, g „ 9 0 18 free style, he set a new pool record 400-Meter Free Style Relay—Won land quintet completely overwhelm- Knowles, g 0 0 0 of 2:22.6 as he nosed out Harry by VMI. (Wilkins, Hardaway, White, ed the VMI Cadets, 60-33, in a free- Techmen 30-6 Rat Grapplers Squelch Blake with hook scissors and double Roth, g 0 0 0 scoring contest here tonight. Migh- bar arm. Time 1:58. McGraw, g ... 0 0 0 ty Merle DuVall, Old Liner for- Feb. 10 — The potent grapplers V. P. I. Frosh, 33-5 155 pounds: McCord (VMI) threw Charlie Sexton in Action ward, carried off the scoring hon- of Coach Sam Barnes added their Alexander with hook scissors and Totals 18 3 39 Scoring six straight falls, Col- ors as he hit the loops for 20 points. second Southern Conference victim onel Helfn's Baby Keydets trounc- body press. Time 7:16. Glass Hi School G. F. T. V. M. I. (33) G. F. PF. TP. to their record as they completely ed the VPI freshmen in the pre- 165 pounds—Blackburn (VMI) 3 1 7 Rosenberger, f 4 0 8 Stumpf, f 1 outclassed the VPI team, 30-6 here liminary to the varsity wrestling threw Krey with headlock. Time Corbitt, f 0 0 0 Pritchard, f 1 last Saturday night. 4:47. Gayle, f . 2 match last Saturday night in Cocke McKenna, f 0 0 0 The Cadets swept all of the match- 175 pounds: Demmler (VMI) Evans, c X a 4 Parrish, c 2 Hall. The final score was 33 to 5, Shomo, c 4 by the fall route with the exception threw Barnes with half nelson and Deacon, c 0 0 0 with Smith of Tech accounting for 4 4 12 Williams, c 0 of the 135-lb. class in which the bar arm. Time 3:22. Pugh, g all of Gobblets' five points by scor- Gooden, g I 0 2 O.Keeffe, g 0 of the 136-lb and unlimited classes Catlett, g 1 ing a fal lagainst Long in the open- Heavyweight: Minton (VMI) Wright, g 0 0 0 in which the Gobblers earned deci- ing bout. The feature bout of the threw Ballard with arm lock and Foster, g 0 Totals 13 3 33 sions. The "Mighty Mite" of football program was the fall that Reeves of body press. Time 2:22. fame, Earle Mitchell pinned his VMI scored over Blake in the 145 Referee, Woodward, VMI. Half-time score—Glass Hi School, opponent in 32 seconds while Tom pound class in one minute fifty- 24; V. M. I. Freshmen, 19. Maryland (60) G. F. PF. TP. Free throws missed—Romm, Roth, DeWitt, f 4 11 ( Opie required the longest time, that eihgt seconds. Rifle Team Scores Win Duncan, Corbitt (2), Evans (3), Duvall, f 8 20 | being 5.22. Junior Joe Swetting went Summary Pugh. Woodward, f 1 2 j down in defeat to Billy HoUand via 121 pounds: Smith (Tech) threw In Saturday's match with the Referee—Deaver (V. M. I.) Vannai, f 2 JQ I referee's decision in the 136-lb. class Long with headlock. Time 5:48. visiting Georgetown rifle team the Rea, c 5 0 and the Gobblers gained their other Ochsenriter, c 0 128 pounds: Mahone (VMI) de- Cadets earned their first Victory of Basketball Results 0 three points when Bill Zydiak de- the season with a score of 1352 to Mulitz, g feated Ellis. Decision. V. ol Va., 29; VMI, 26. Mondorff, g 2 cisioned Jim Dorrier. 136 pounds: McGrath (VMI) 1318. Bengoechea, g Captain Fred Stevens, VMI's Wake Forest, 46; VMI, 34. threw Black with half nelson and , ,, , .. , Weidinger, g LAST NIGHT'S GAME mainstay, broke a range record of Greenbrier, 54; VMI Bats, 4f. Charlie Sexton is shown executing a half gainer in the meet Wharton, g bar arm. Time 2:10. Virginia Frosh, 41; VMI Rats, 22. between N. C. State and V. M. I. (Photo—Gompf). Totals V. M. I. 28; Richmond *6. 145 pounds—Reeves (VMI) threw long standing with 287 points. Kurd- Cadet Wrestling Team Downs North Carolina In 22M2 to 7Vi Triumph

Wilson, Swift, "The Devil with the Devils" says pressure for the pinning hold. In Vose Receives Watch Mountaineers the 121-lb. class, Captain Charlie Captain Don Matter as his team The Intradural Council present- Jeffrey Gain Parks made quick work of Sopho- prepares for Duke next Saturday. more Jack Dillard, pinning the in- ed Captain Fred C. Vose with an at- Add Keydets experienced Cadet in 3:52 with a tractive Bulova wrist watch as a Quick Falls half nelson and crotch hold. token of their appreciation for the efforts of the Assistant Intramural HOSTETTER'S Feb. 3—The VMI Wrestlers gain- To Victory List Milton Gaskill added another five points to Appalchia's score as he Director during the past three years. ed an impressive 22 1-2 to 7 1-2 vic- A surprisingly strong Appalachian Cut Rate gained a fall in the 128-lb. class over The presentation was made by tory over the North Carolina Tar- wrestling team marred the 1940 de- Lowest Prices on Tobaccos, heels in their first match of South- Jack Hughes. J. T. Cunningham President Jerry Totten and a short Shaving Needs, Candles but of Coach Sam Barnes' grapplers combined speed and skill to gain a ern Conference competition at as they scored a 19-9 victory over talk was made by Captain Vose. Chapel Hill. •decision over the veteran Buck the Cadets here Jan. 20. The Caro- Beamer in the 165-lb. class. The Cadets made a clean sweep of linians scored heavily in the lighter the heavier weights, losing only in and heavier weights while the Ca- The summaries: the first two weights. Captain Don dets proved their superiority in the 121 pounds—Charlie Park (Ap- Matter and Carolina Captain Walter middleweights. palachian) defeated Jack Dillard. Blackmer fought an overtime per- Fall 3:52. Half Nelson and Crotch BUY THE ONE AND iod, only to see it end in a draw. Captain Don Matter was the first 3:52. Half Nelson and Crotch Hold. ONLY XX) J man to score for the Cadets as he The best match of the afternoon ffh^^JbsmWi completely outclassed Appalchia's 128 pounds—Milton Gatsgill (Ap- saw Jim Wilson, Cadet Sophomore palachian) defeated Jack Hughes. sensation, pin Steve Forest with a White and won the 136-pound class on a referee's decision. Matter work- Fall 5:35. Reverse Nelson and Arm three-quarter nelson and jackknife Lock. in 7:55. In the early stages of the ed the first take-down in the first 136 pounds—Captain Don Matter bout. Wilson got a take-down and three minutes and held the upper (VMI) defeated White. Decision. worked an arm-lock very effective- hand during the entire match. The ly, causing the Carolina veteran blond captain worked his scissors 145 pounds—Holbert Purdue (Ap- much trouble. It seemed that Forest hold very effectively, almost pin- palachian) defeated Phil Chapman. NO (MAKING IN-NO IITI Coach Jimmie Walker's basketball team suffered a severe loss ning his oponent twice, but the Referee's decision. NO UTTER TASTE ^m. would give up once but he held on when the four letter athlete, Paul Shu, dropped from the squad. slippery White managed to wiggle w^P* \ A""" " until the deliberate Wilson put on The football captain is just recuperating from an attack of influenza 155 pound—Tom Opie (VMI) de- out of the finishing hold. A Sweeter Smoke the final pressure. This was in the and decided to quit this sport so that he would have more time to feated Jimmie Reece. Referee's de- because a Mir- • 165-pound class. devote to his academic work. The aggressive Tom Opie added cision. acle Machine Pre-Smoket three more points to the Keydet's 165 pound— John Cunningham every DR. GRABOW Pipe with In the 145-pound class, Bob Jef- Fine Tobacco (Edgeworth) frey had very little trouble with score as he decisioned Jimmie Reece (Appalachian) defeated Carter Tarheel Bradfott, pinning him in Keydets Nose Out Wolfpack to win the 155-lb. class. Opie had Beamer. Referee's decision. 5:45 with a half-nelson and further his men on the mat in less than 175 pound—Steve Swift (VMI) de- wrist lock. Bradfott started off fast, three minutes and worked on top feated Morley Sigmon. Referee's de- working first takedown, but the vet- Tankmen in 38-37 Victory during the entire bout. cision. eran Jeffrey soon escaped and held The VMI tankmen narrowly avert The final win for the Cadets came hotly contested and Evans managed Unlimited—Al Crawford (Appal- the upperhand during the entire ed defeat at the hands of N. C. State in the 175-pound class when the to win by only a fraction of a point. achian) defeated Ray Reutt. Ref- match. by coming from behind in the clos- veteran Steve Swift scored a well- The summary: eree's decision. Aggressive Tom Opie proved to ing minutes of a very closely con- 300-yard medley relay—Won by earned decision over Tarheel Mor- be master of the 155-pound class as tested meet. The powerful relay N. C. State (Ingram, Rowland, Bow- ley Sigmon. Swift gave the fans Referee: Woodward (VMI). he completely outclassed Tarheel team featuring Captain Ben Harda- er). Time, 3:22.6. quite a thrill when he just missed a Roger Weil but was unable to put way, Bob White, Harry Stengele and 220 yards—Won by Stengele, VMI; pinning chance in the last 15 seconds on the final pressure, gaining an Charlie Wilkins saved the day by second. Cox, N. C. S.; third, Domi- of the match. Swift held time ad- Myers Hardware unquestionable referee's decision. splashing in ahead of the State relay nick, VMI. Time, 2:24.2. vantage and was awarded the ref- Colt Revolvers, Remington In the 175-pound class the classy team and thereby acquiring the 50 yards — Won by Hardaway, eree's decision. Guns, Kleanbore Shells Steve Swift made quick work of seven points that gave the cadets a VMI; second, White, N. C. S.; third, One of the fastest matches of the And Ammunition Sam Gregory in 4:05 with a head 38 to 37 victory. Peele, N. C. S. Time, 0:26.1. evening occurred in the 145-pound Phone 72 lock and body press. Swift was able Stengele turned in the only double Fancy diving—Won by Donnell, class when Holbert Purdue gained to secure a quick take-down and win of the meet for the cadets by N. C. S.; second, Evans, VMI; third, a close decision over VMI's Phil was on the offensive during the Chapman. Ray Reutt suffered his leading the way in the 220- and 100- Knight, N. C. S. 98.77 points. University Cleaners short bout. yard races besides anchoring the 100 yards—Won by Stengele, VMI; first defeat in varsity competition Ray Reutt was forced to go the winning relay team, while Harda- second, Hardaway, VMI; third, Bow- when he lost to the clever Al Craw- UNIFORMS entire distance with Don Torrey way showed the way home in the 50 er, N. C. S. Time 0:57.2. ford in the unlimited class. Craw- Cleaned and Pressed :50c in the unlimited class when he bare- and took second in the 100. Don Cox 150 yards — Backstroke — Won by ford, who placed third in intercol- Pressed -tie ly missed a pinning chance in the was high scorer for the Wolfpack, Ingram, N. C. S.; second, Haene, N. legiate competition, completely out- Phone 749—Fast Service first three minutes. The bout started winning the 440 and splashing in C. S.; third, Faulkner, VMI. Time, classed Reutt but lacked the final out very fast but slowed up con- second in the 220. Sid Igrim 1:48.8. siderably in the latter stages as both State's speedy backstroker, came 200 yards—Breaststroke—Won by Tolleys' Hardware men suffered from fatigue. close to the Southern Conference Pollard, VMI; second, Rowland, N. Guns, Hardware, Ammunition In the 121-pound clas, Bob Mal- record in winning that event and C. S.; third. Sturkey, N. C. S. Time, THE DUTCH INN ing, participating in his varsity swam a fast leg on the winning med- 2:49.6. "" Electrical Supplies match went down in defeat when ley team. 440 yards—Won by Cox, N. C. S.; * Dupont Products he lost to speedy Gene Davant on Donnell of State easily won the second, Dominick, VMI; third, Kit- Phone 24 a referee's decision. Jack Hughes, fancy diving, while Walter Evans, terman, N. C. S. Time, 5:53.3. Sophomore 128-pounder went down VMI, barely managed to nose out 400 yards—Relay—Won by VMI For Nice Rooms via the same route as he lost to Knight of State for second place. (Wilkins, Haraday, White, Stengele). and Charlie Tillett on a referee's deci- Second place in this department was Time, 4:03.8. SCHOOL SUPPLIES sion. Just Wonderful Food Varsity summary: fight with Bill Radfern which ended 155 pound—Clements (Carolina) NEWBERRY'S carries a conviction of 121 pounds—Gene Davant (N. C.) in a draw. Then an extra period was defeated Reeves. Referee's decision. quality. Four generations defeated Bill Maling. Decision. 5 & 10c Stores called for but at the end of four 165 pound—Gravely (Carolina de- have known and enjoyed 128 pounds—Charlie Tillett, Jr., minutes, neither man was able to feated Lamar. Fall 7:50. Double (N. C.) defeated Jack Hughes. De- gain any advantage and the match bar arm lock. this drink. Millions of cision. was called a draw by Referee Bailey. 175 pounds—Byers (VMI) defeat- times a day, people the 136 pounds—Walter Blackmer (N. In the 128-lb. class, Carolina's Mc- ed Staples. Referee's decision. r Staple & Fancy Groceries world over experience C.) and Don Matter draw. Extra Keever added three points to the Unlimited—Williams (VMI) de- V. M. I. periods. Tarheel's score as he used superior the thrill of its taste and feated Yates. Referee's decision. Old Virginia Hams 145 pounds—Bob Jeffries (VMI) power and skill to decision Nelson the refreshed feeling that defeated Bill Broadfott. Fall, 5:45. Mahone. Although Page Preston Seal Belts 155 pounds—Tom Opie (VMI) de- made a stronig comeback in the lat- follows. ^(SS^e. V feated Roger Weil. Decision. ter part of his match with Bill Som- AND .THE PAUSE THAT R F F R - 165 pounds—Jim Wilson (VMI) erville, it fell short and the Tarheel defeated Steve Forrest. Fall, 7:55. was awarded a decision in the 145- Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Co. by Three quarter nelson and Jacknife. lb. class. Jewelry McCOY'S Lexington Coca-Cola Bottling Works 175 pounds—Steve Swift (VMI) In the 165-lb. class, VMI's Lamar * Lexington, Virginia defeated Sam Gregory. Fall, 4:05. and Lee Gravely were battling on Headlock and body weight. even terms until the Carolinian Unlimited—Ray Reutt (VMI) de- managed to get double bar arm lock Watch & Jewelry feated Don Torrey. Decision. on the Cadet and gain a fall in 7:50. Referee: Bill Bailey, High Point Repairing Y. M. C. A. Summaries: * 121 pound—Long and Radfern fought to a draw. 128 pound—McKeever (Carolina) HAMRIC and G'E Cam/Ms/Vents Rats Beaten defeated Mahone. Referee's decision. 136 pound—McGrath (VMI) de- BRO. RAT COMPACTS SMITH By Carolina feated Henderson. Fall 5:10. Half FROM GHASTLY REALITY nelson and bar arm lock. Jewelers 145 pound—Somerville (Carolina) MILDRED MILLER'S HE citizens of Schenectady, General Frosh, Electric's headquarters, have long been defeated Preston. Referee's decision. GIFT SHOP LEXINGTON, VA. T Feb. 3—The University of North looking at the giant that is radio and say- Carolina freshmen wrestling team ^ ing, "I knew him when!" For G-E radio handed Colonel Heflin's Rat grap- engineers have made scores of important plers a 15'/j to 12Mi defeat in their ADAIR-HUTTON, Inc. contributions to radio progress. first meet of the season at Chapel PETE'S Hill. Both teams battled on even "Serving The Public Over Half Century" GOLD RUSH terms and the Tarheels did not Lexington, Virginia—Phone 58 F YOU talked to an old-time prospector, clinch the meet until Lee Gravely he would probably tell you that while pinned Lamar with a double bar TAXI I burros are more than a little aggravating arm lock. The best match of the afternoon at times, they are also very handy animals. saw Bob Reeves edged out in the For when it comes to carrying parapher- 155-pound class on a referee's deci- Phone 711 nalia ranging from pick axes to flour and sion by Don Clements. Both men For DaUy Photo Service See bacon, they're tops. battled on even terms during the early stages of the match but Cle- Andre William Darden But good as burros can be, they haven't ments managed to gain a slight ad- a chance in modern large-scale mining opera- Now they are giving Schenectadians some- vantage in the latter part, thereby STUDIO tions; they're completely out in the cold. thing new to boast of in a radio way. These giving him a win in this class. ESSO SERVICE Electric shovels and dredges, for example, Jack McGrath gave the Cadets a * Telephone 134 engineers, headed by C. A. Priest, Maine lead when he pinned Ken Hender- are part of one California company's equip- '25 and ex-Test man, will soon put in opera- son in the 135-pound class with a WOODWARD ment. Scoopihg out the pay dirt in great tion a station based on the revolutionary gulps, the shovel dumps it into barges half nelson and bar arm lock. The "frequency modulation" system of broad- aggressive McGrath was able to & BOWLING containing the recovery machinery—and It's photography at its best when Andre takes the picture. casting developed by Edwin H. Armstrong. work a take-down in the first min- there's the gold. ute of the match and was on the * You'll like our true-to-life portraits, taken, developed and offense until he secured this fall. Aiding such modern miners are G-E engi- Among the features of this new system are North Main Street finished by men who know and like their business. The other Cadet victories came Phone 451 neers, Test men and ex-Test men alike. extremely high fidelity, better signal cover- ' in the heavier classes when "Ace" For this particular job they supplied a age, and virtual elimination of static, ln Byers, 175 lbs., and Gerald Wil- motor-generator set, a hoisting motor, and fact, so life-like was a recent demonstration liams, unlimited, were able to gain decisions over their opponents. Wil- various control and auxiliary units. What broadcast that an English journalist simply liams worked quick take-downs but chance has the lowly burro? said, "It was ghastly in its reality." was never able to pin the wiry Yates as the Tarheel hung on until the J. Ed Deaver & Sons WELCOME CADETS final whistle ended the match. Clothiers and Furnishers Headquarters for Nim Long, the diminutive 121-lb. PHONE 25 ALL MEN'S FURNISHINGS GENERAL § ELECTRIC representative, fought an aggressive ny Green numbers—"Body and Capt. Fred C. Vose Leaves VMI BOB DUNLAP Soul" and "Out of Nowhere," done At The Theatres by Johnny Green, and featured on To Take General Electric Post the same Royale Record! This is the record of a lifetime! Both sides After three and one-half years as feature that famous Johnny Green Instructor of rat mathematics at the keyboard styling, as well as ace vo- Virginia Military Institute, Capt. calizing by Louanne in "Body and Fred C. Vose last week left VMI Soul" and by Jack Smith in "Out for Erie, Pa., where he will take up of Nowhere." No record buyer can By SONNY PRITCHETT a position with the General Elec- afford to be without this Royale tric Co. Scoop! It's one in a million! Columbia I Brown Hair." To any one who saw Jimmy Joy is another newcomer Captain Vose submitted his resig- Examinations have done their the current film "Sewanee River" nation to the Superintendent last to the long list of Varsity Bands . . . worst. Now, let's get back in the this record will be essential to his November, but it did not take ef- and a swell addition. In a very groove. This week the groove is collection. "Old Folks at Home" is fect until Feb. 1, at which time melodic yet rhythmic fashion, Jim- crowded! Benny Goodman has made treated with a swing interpretation, Captain Vose was relieved by Capt. my has done "If It Wasn't for the "Seven Come 'Leven," featuring while "Jeanie" is beautifully sung Moon" and "Apple Blossoms and Walter S. Grant, a former member Lionel Hampton on the velraphone of the sub-faculty, who has return- by Terry Allen. Hal Kemp comes Chapel Bells" as his initial Varsity and Nick Fatool handling the drums. out with Saxie Dowell's latest— plotter. Art London has done the ed with his wife to make his home This tune is hot and will thrill the in Lexington. "Playmates," a swingy little ditty vocals on both numbers in a very rug cutters. Reverse side of No. both lyrically and melodically dif- romantic manner. Another Varsity Captain Vose is a gradaute of 35349 is "Shivers" giving Benny the ferent. The Smoothies are the play- Hit. VMI in the class of 1935. For the break. Will Bradley brings us an mates. Tommy Dorsey gives us the past two years, he has assisted old favorite in "I'm Coming Vir- Jitterbugs and Swing Fans . . . outstanding numbers from the those men are here again! Yes, it's Major Medford G. Ramey in the ginia." Will's band is adequtely "Broadway Melody of 1940"—"I've department of Intramural Athletics. backed by Roy McKinley of drum- The Varsity Seven hepping up Ir- Got My Eyes on You" and "I Con- ving Berlin's "A Pretty Girl is Like FRED C. VOSE His location in Erie is as yet in- ming fame. The reverse side of centrate on You"—Two of Cole a Melody." With Joe Sullivan at the (Photo Courtesy News Leader) definite. this record (No. 35345) holds forth Porter's latest. Alan DeWitt sings "The Love Nest." Ray Noble plays Piano, Ulysses Livingston scraping the former and lovely Anita Boyer the guitar, George Wettling pound- in his lovely style "In the Heart of handles the latter. BROTHER RAT AND A BABY—AND OH! WHAT A BABY! Wayne the Dark" and "Where was I?" Lar- ing the skins, Danny Polo on the United States Record Corporation Morris has his arms full of charm and Priscilla Lane has that love light ry Stewart is the one to receive the licorice stick, "Benny Carton" toot- VMI Foundation Fund While the U. S. Record Corpora- ing the trumpet, Artie Shapiro in her eyes, because they're sweethearting again in "Brother Rat and a solo honors. The "Rockin' Chair" tion is young, it is by no means plucking the bass and Carleton (Continued from Page 1) Baby," a sequel to their earlier romantic comedy success, "Brother Rat." lady—Mildred Baily debuts in a lacking in wisdom because of its Harkins, tenor saxing. Both num- At the State last time tomorrow. lovely negro spiritual "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen," youth. Varsity Records have re- bers have been given the white- ing five-point program of strengthening VMI academically: to corded such hits as "She Had to Go heat treatment in true Jive tradi- provide for faculty retirement, to enrich the work of the coupled with this is "Hold On"! Maisie" resemblance to the original picture Here Mildred swings out. (Col. and Lose It at the Astor," "Hot Dog tion. academic departments, to strengthen fourth class teaching, to JM Hall, Saturday is the cast, starring Priscilla Lane 35348). After a successful set of Joe," and Richard Himber's excel- Every dancer will enjoy the assure healthy growth of the library, and to establish a Ann Sothern comes crashing into and Eddie Albert. Peter B. Good, the dances at W&L Fancy Dress, Kay lent recording of Victor Herbert's smooth rhythms of Lang Thompson lecture fund. stardom in the title role of "Maisie." baby, is the only new addition. If Kyser has returned to New York to "March of the Toys." Mrs. Moses at doing "The Singing Hills" and Provisions for faculty retirement will make it possible Although Robert Young is co-star- the show is taken purely on its face record "The Starlit Hour" and Con- the Swing Shop now handles Var "What's the Matter With Me." On sity and Royale records and is com- the former, Lang does the vocal, to reward men who ii i their devotion to VMI have given and red, it is really Miss Sothern's pic- value, without making any compari- fucius Say." Kyser keeps his colors ture. She adds the pepe and vitality sons, it will be an enjoyable com- flying on this couple. No one can pletely at your service. and on the latter, we have talented are giving long, faithlul service. There should be no question which raises "Maisie" above the edy. The only resemblance to the deny that Kay was one of the most At last, those two immortal John Peggy Nolan. of VMI's ability to reward such loyalty, yet no assurance can level of the average show. Young original is in the name. successful and enjoyable orchestras now be given professors that they will be provided for when and the rest of the cast merely carry Lexington has seen this year. It is a their time comes for honorable retirement. Even though VMI on. "Jamaica Inn" pleasure to have Columbia bring is a state school and its teachers are on the state payrolls, it "Maisie" is a purely fictional story State, Saturday him back to us. ARTHUR SILVER is impossible for the State of Virginia to provide for pro- of the West, being set in Wyoming. Of course you can guess Charles fessors' pensions, because Virginia pensions none of its em- Maisie works in a shooting gallery Laughton is at the bottom of all the Deca Custom Tailoring and Furnishings in the town of Big Horn. She falls villainy in "Jamaica Inn." The only ployees. If VMI is to enlist able, ambitious men for the faculty, In the last two weeks Decca has in love with a rancher, Mr. Young. persons who don't know are the made some unexce lied records. Hotel Robert E. Lee the establishment of an adequate faculty retirement fund Complications begin when Young gang he controls, the heroine, Mau- Among these, two Albums of Vic- cannot be delayed. loses his wallet at the shooting gal- reen O'Hara, and the investigator tor Herbert waltzes and an Album Each of the four departments—Civil Engineering, Electri- lery. Although the proprietor has from Lloyds. Mr. Laughton dom- of songs from "Gulliver's Travels" cal Engineering, Chemistry, and Liberal Arts—should have stolen the wallet, Maisie takes the inates every scene in which he ap- take the lead. The former are re- blame. When Ian Hunter visits pears, and simply seems to gloat unrestricted supplementary incomes wholly for the enrich- corded by Harry Horlick's orchestra, SEE OUR WINDOW IN THE P. E. Young's ranch he is killed. Young is over his evilness. the latter by Victor Young and his ment of the academic program beyond the margin of minimum blamed for tfie murder. Maisie who Jamaica Inn is located on the Cor- orchestra assisted by Mav Tens requirements. No unrestricted funds are at present available is now in Denver, rushes back to aid nish coast. Its fame rests on its use Choristers. This Album is the com- for special purchases of laboratory equipment, for building Young at the trial. It is all rather as a rendezvous for a gang of cut plete musical score from the motion up departmental libraries, or for taking advantage of other complicated but ends happily. throats who wreck ships for their picture "Gulliver's Travels," produc- timely opportunities. No one can predict what departmental cargoes. The sinister tale is crowded ed by Max Fleischer. It cannot be We Specialize In needs may be uppermost at any future date. They are bound "Brother Rat and a Baby" with hairbreadth escapes, last min- overrated, for it is a creation by State, Wednesday ute rescues, and chase. Anyone who to vary. The vital thing is to provide a sufficient measure Decca. Among the other good tunes "Brother Rat and a Baby" will be likes action, thrills, and lots of by Decca are "Cavaliers" by Woodie SEA FOODS AND STEAKS of financial freedom, permanently, to make sure each depart- a big disappointment if it is com- bloodshed is sure to be satisfied with Herman's band, "Darn that Dream" ment will move steadily forward in excellence. pared with "Brother Rat." The only this show. by Paul Whiteman, "Between i8th To strengthen fourth class teaching, jt is necessary that and 19th on Chestnut St." by Bob VMI remove an existing condition which it has in common friend is a fox terrier. This leaves I Crosby, and "At the Balalaika" by Southern Inn Restaurant with many colleges today: the assignment of the teaching Radio Review her heart free. Well, what are we Victor Sylvester and his ballroom waiting for? j orchestra. program of first year men to the younger and less experienced By BILL MAXSON faculty members. The investment of a comparatively small Victor R. C. A. has manufactured a re- sum in better teaching would make possible one of the most If Professor Quiz ever became a Dr. Frank N. Stanton. CBS di- rector of research, finds that col- cord holder that will hold 24 records. valuable steps VMI could take: the provision of grants for college president, he'd turn things This article sells for seventy-tve upside down, literally. He'd make lege students learn what they hear graduate study to promising young instructors. Nothing would 23 per cent faster than what they cents—and to the individual who THE LITTLE CAFE do more to stimulate good teaching, or to build up a faculty the students teachers, and have the has a problem of where to put teachers bring apples. The Professor read. with broad background, high morale, and deep ties of loyalty. his favorite records, I can recom- has a theory that college students Columbia Broadcasting System mend nothing better. Remodeled for the VMI Cadets Our library's present collection of 50,000 volumes is first are brighter than the people who research reveals that farm fami- . Larry Clinton has made special teach them. What's more, he can lies listen to their radios on an rate in most respects, but it can not remain so without nourish arrangements of two of Stephen TRY OUR T-BONE STEAK DINNERS prove it. average of 5 hours, 18 minutes a Foster's best pieces, "Old Folks at ment. To serve its purpose at the very heart of the curriculum, CHINESE DISHES—ITALIAN SPAGHETTI the general library must be kept growing through regular The Professor, heard with Bob day. City people listen 6 minutes Home" (Sewanee River) and "I accession of new books. Provision for development of the Trout on CBS, has made several per- less. Dream of Jeanne With the Light sonal tours around the country, run- OPEN ALL NIGHT DURING VMI DANCES library should be assured through a permanent unrestricted ning informal quizzes at a number fund. of colleges. In 15 quiz contests be- Education for the modern world cannot be cloistered; the tween students and faculty, students "V»<: BOWLING ALLEYS have won 15 times. The faculty is student must be alert to the main currents of life outside. THE HEALTH CENTER It is particularly desirable to bring to Lexington, more doing great when its number one man scores as high as the lowest Open 8 a. m. 'till 12 p. m. ATTENTION!! frequently than is now possible, men of prominence in busi- student. ness, the arts, national and international affairs. At present the The Professor explains that this THE VMI POST EXCHANGE Institute must depend on occasional gifts to meet the expense happens because students know less, of outstanding visiting lecturers. This is far too significant and as a result have more limber Compliments of IS EQUIPPED AND READY TO SERVE YOU a part of a modern educational program to be left unaided. minds, easily adapted for quizzing. 9 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. He likes college students on his pro- Huger-Davidson Sale Company, Inc. While VMI is legally a corporation owned by the State Complete Breakfasts, Hot and Cold Lunches, Steak Dinners, _ of Virginia, it is primarily self-supporting and faces essen- gram. To get on the show and may- be win $25 write him in care of CBS. Lexington, Va. :: Staunton, Va. Sandwiches and Short Orders, Complete Fountain Service tially the same financial problem as the so-called endowed High school students are his real Cigarettes, Novelties, Toilet Articles colleges. VMI has an endowment of only $229,600, and it problem, though. They know still Ladies' Entrance Adjacent to Alumni Hall stands third from last on a list of 62 institutions with an less and consequently their minds enrollment in the range of 600-800. are more limber—altogether too lim- • ber, in fact, because they answer so GEORGE'S One other significant fact that should be noted is that A new and novel reputable place to bring your family and under the law VMI must balance its budget, but any operat- many questions correctly that the other contestants just look silly. best girl for the best of sandwiches drinks and dancing. ing surplus must be returned to the State. It is not possible, It's new dance hall, 32-ft.x50-ft., steam heated and supplied "ASK PETE" HE KNOWS therefore, to build up a reserve—as business organizations Navas take notice: Bob Becker with modern audio-system; affords ample space for banquets and do—to be available for whatever needs the opportunities may and his dog talks appear on the parties for all occasions. seem most urgent. Thus VMI does not have either the elas- MBS on Sunday afternoons at Located on the outskirts of Buena Vista on Route 60 ticity in meeting the needs or the degree of security enjoyed 1:45 p. m. OPEN ALL NIGHT AFTER THE V. M. I. DANCES by institutions which are buttressed by substantial endowment In determining where a dog Get in the habit of saying should sleep, Becker advises his "Meet You At George's" funds. listeners to consider their dog's There is only one way to safeguard VMI's future. The natural fortifications against cold problem cannot be solved by raising the charges to cadets. and drafts. Most dogs, he feels, McCRUMS Nor is it practicable to look to State aid, for two main reasons: should sleep in a relatively cool first, the present burden upon the State's taxpayers is tre- place, since sleeping in a kennel, "MA" FINBERG mendous, and second, the Institute's most urgent needs do not basket, bed, or hay in a location SODA FOUNTAIN too warm may eventually cause fall within the scope of authorized State expenditures. them to dislike to romp in the Invites You—Be you a Rat or a First Classman Greater financial freedom and security—the crucial need open. To Try Her Home-Cooked —cannot be assured by uncertain income. The one solution is an adequate endowment fund. This alone can make certain Orrin Tucker is the gent who went LUNCHES AND DINNERS A Good Place to Meet and that VMI will be able and free to do what it wants to do to across the ocean and brought back our Bonnie to us, except that there maintain its work on the highest level of excellence. It is the wasn't any ocean. He did take her ALSO COLD DRINKS OF ALL KINDS only way to enable VMI to compete on more nearly fair terms across the Mississippi, and that's al- Ask to be Shown the V. M. I. Room and See for Yourself Enjoy the Best of Sandwiches with' other leading institutions. most as good. Anyway, she's here. The most valuable form of endowment a college can have Orrin heard Bonnie Baker singing Sodas and Ice Cream is that which is unrestricted, for it can be applied at all times at the Hotel Claridge in St. Louis. in the unpredictable future to whatever purpose will serve He liked the way she sang (clever fellow), and talked her into joining the school most advantageously. It is hoped that many gifts his band, out on the coast. That was Brown's Cleaning Works of this character will be made to the Foundation Fund, four years ago. "Oh Johnny" was Equally welcome will be gifts made for a designated purpose, written 23 years ago. Bonnie was ONE DAY SERVICE born 21 years ago. Maybe numerol- such as those outlined above, or for some other purpose that Phone 282 represents the donor's special interest in a particular aspect ogists could have told us what was of the Institute's educational program. going to happen this fall. Anyway, we all know now. Suits Pressed 25c The Virginia Military Institute looks forward to its second Bonnie, who needs no description CALL 75 hundred years confident that adequate means will be provided at this late date, doesn't hold the Suits Cleaned and Pressed 50c to maintain its distinctive character and to assure of still mike when she sings. This leaves larger service to the nation. her hands free. Her only steady boy ^r^V^n"""""™""" t •••'•"

Make-Overs 17. Crane, C. L. 65. Aston, D. T. 69. Vick, A. 18. Jeschke, R. H. 66. Fonvielle, G. E. 70. Crafton, B. L. (Continued from page 1) 19. Cowart, A. H. 67. Menk, B. C. 71. Geary, P. X. To Be Cadet Battalion Sergeants 20. Wilkins, C. H. 68. Skladany, B. J. 72. Morse, D. M. , Major 21. Edens, J. E. 1. Dale, J. R„ 1st Battalion. 22. Young, C. M. 2. Foster, R. A., 2nd Battalion. 23. Cameron, D. D. To Be Cadet Color Sergeants 24. Mullen, J. 1. Lucas, M. D. 25. Hughes, J. A. 2. Rennolds, W. G. 26. Wray, J. M. To Be Cadet Supply Sergeants 27. Wilson, T. J. THE VMI CADET 1. Rose, J. K. 28. Tosti, C. R. Is Printed in the Plant of the 2. Blackmon, A. A. 29. Dillard, J. B. 3. Walker, B. W. 30. Williams, A. G. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NEWS 4. Modlsett, S. A. 31. Harris, H. L. 5. Swift, S. A. 32. Goodman, R. W. 6. Ayler, J. W. 33. Mullen, C. S. To Be Cadet Sergeants 34. Durham, L. A. 1. Gantt, H. R. 35. Purdum, C. H. 2. France, D. C. 36. Cabell," P. C. 3. Palmer, J. C. 37. Shomo, J. L. 4. Sexton, L. L. 38. Williams, R. W. 5. Willis, K. 39. Wright, J. M. ATTENTION, KEYDETS—Past and Present 6. Bache, C. M. 40. Matthews, J. J. 7. Navas, S. R. 41. Porter, L. G. 8. Drewry, G. H. Sign Up Now for "The Turn-Out" 42. McCullough, J. K. 9. Mecredy, H. E. 43. Lillard, W. D. 10. Louthan, F. G. Enjoy a Lively Mixture of News, Humor, Fiction and Cartoons 44. Spilman, W. A. 11. Wilson, W. B. Captain Lyons, surrounded by the ranking Flying Cadet Officers at Randolph Field, Texas, the Army's 45. Dorrier, J. L. 12. Trask, H. E. West Point of the Air," offers his congratulations to Flying Cadet Captain Ferrey upon his appointment as 46. Pike, W. H. 13. Jacobs, R. V. Battalion Commander. Lert to right: Lieutenant Chiles, Battalion Adjutant; Captain Stroud; Captain Lyons, 47. Davis, T. Y. 14. Arnold, W. F. L. N. WATERS, Captain Wigley; Battalion Commander Ferrey and Captain McKenna. 48. King, E. V. 15. Parrish, J. L. 49. Bland, R. T. Business Manager, The Turn-Out 16. Owens, C. F. 50. Patton, J. M. V. M. I. 17. Wood, W. G. 51. Davis, E. L. Ferrey, Chiles 18. Hill, L. D. 52. Fogarty, E. J. Please send me: 19. Shelby, J. L. 53. Reed, R. C. Command 20. Stengele, H. E. a) two remaining issues of the Turn-Out, price 50c. 21. Hirst, J. F. 54. Getty, W. H. 22. Siegel, R. 55. Lewis, R. A. Flying Cadets 56. Satterfield, J. M. b) Full year's subscription, price $1.00. 23. Richards, H. H. C. James P. Ferrey, '37, and John W. 24. Mobley, C. L. 57. Nugent, W. B. Chiles, '39, have been appointed bat- 25. Hill, H. R. 58. Lee, F. J. Name talion commander and battalion ad- 26. Morton, D. J. 59. Hagan, J. A. jutant, respectively, in the Flying 27. Rockwood, C. L. 60. Kelso, C. D. Address Cadet Battalion at Randolph Field, 28. Meyer, E. M. 61. Risdon, E. D. 62. Hume, J. according to an announcement re- 29. Cann, L. B. City Street ceived from Col. John B. Brooks, 63. Jones, E. H. 30. Brauer, P. A. 64. Whitmore, J. E. commanding officer of the flying 31. Richards, W. L. school. 32. Smith, F. S. 33. Traver, R. E. ANN MILLER, (tar of stag* and screen, now appearing Held Honors In George White's Scandals, Is definitely the outstanding 34. Clark, H. P. In Corps dance discovery of our time . .. and a discovery more and 35. Wright, R. T. During his cadetship Ferrey was a more smokers are malting everyday Is that CHESTERFIELDS 36. Swetting, J. R. are COOLER, BETTER-TASTING and DEFINITELY MILDER. lieutenant in Company C. He let- To Be Cadet Corporals tered in track in the quarter mile. 1. Williams, R. P. He was graduated with a BS degree 2. Edwards, W. S. in chemistry in 1937. 3. Williams, G. C. Chiles was battalion commander 4. O'Keeffe, J. of the first battalion in the corps 5. Moore, G. E. last year. He was graduated with a 6. Walker, D. E. BA degree last June. 7. Leech, L. L. In a letter sent to General Kil- 8. Jones, T. R. bourne, Colonel Brooks praised both 9. Grant, J. H. Ferrey and Chiles as being outstand- 10. Wilson, J. T. ing cadets in the corps at Randolph 11. Urquhart, C. T. Field. He wrote that both men lived 12. Spessard, R. H. up to the standards of VMI alumni. 13. McDonough, J. A. Ferrey and Chiles are scheduled 14. Consolvo, J. W. to be transferred from Randolph 15. Drake, C. M. to Kelly Field, the advanced flying 16. King, E. Glenn. school, for a final three months of flight instruction before receiving their wings and being commissioned as second lieutenants in the Air VIRGINIA CAFE Corps Reserve. They are now stu- Classes of 1901, 1937 and 1939 of Virginia Military Institute held a re- dent pilots at the school at San An- union of their own when General George C. Marshall, chief of staff United * tonio, Texas. States Army, visited Randolph Field recently. Flying Cadet Captain J. P. Ferrey, V. M. I., class of 1937, at left, was roundly congratulated by Gen- Come in and try our home- Started Careers eral Marshall on the review staged in the high ranking officer's honor. pre-pared meals in the pleas- Last August The Cadet Battalion Adjutant, Cadet Lieutenant J. W. Chiles, V. M. I., ing atmosphere of our newly They started their aviation careers class of 1939, came in for his share of the congratulations. last August when they reported for redecorated cafe. primary flying instruction. Sixty- five hours in the air in rugged pri- Million Dollar Drive LEXINGTON, VA. mary training planes was entered in (Continued from Page 1) their log books during the first ing advantage of other timely opportunities. For this purpose three months of the nine months a total of $400,000 should be provided, or annual income of Special Rate Vacation Tours To course. MIAMI or FALM BEACH Then they were transferred to about $12,000. including rail round $ Randolph Field, the Air Corps' mod "Fourth, to assure healthy growth of the Preston Library trip, meals in dining cars, hotel with bath 1 el airdrome, where the mysteries of through a permanent fund of $50,000 to provide income of week or more, trans- a 400 horsepower low wing mono- about $1,500 annually. fers, sightseeing, etc. plane had to be mastered. These "Fifth, to establish a Lecture Fund of $50,000 to provide up basic training planes are small coun- Send for our Descriptive about $1,500 annually to meet the expenses of outstanding Booklet CV-1 Chesterfields terparts of a modern day tactical visiting lecturers. ORGANIZERS WANTED:- airplane. Their equipment includes Teachers and students who complete blind flying instruments, "These are the needs, in the order listed, now deemed to are interested in organizing are landing flaps, wing tip lights for be most important by those in closest touch with the Insti- groups of 10 or more of these tours, write for special night landings, a controllable pitch tute's problems. offer. propeller, and radio transmitter and "Long experience in the educational world has shown the Martin Travel Bureau receiver. great advantage of unrestricted endowment to a college or 377 Fifth Ave. New York At the primary school, almost half university. An institution can use such endowment funds Phone: LExington 2-6200 of their flying time was dual and half solo flying. At'Randolph Field, where they will be most helpful to its work. Naturally the nuinnniiinninnnniinuiiHQuniiunuiuminuunniinii!!!. after the first few hours necessary VMI Foundation will especially welcome unrestricted gifts jjeftmfe/y to familiarize them with the new which can be utilized to meet the objectives given above. type of plane, they spend most of "I want to make clear, however, that the Foundation their flying hours solo. recognizes that a donor may have a particular interest in STATE Cadets Practice some one aspect of the Institute's work and, for that reason, Aerial Acrobatics may prefer to specify the use of his gift. The Foundation of Aerial acrobatics, such as snap course will welcome all such designated gifts, whether ear- Last Times Wed. rolls and slow rolls, must be mas- marked for any of the above purposes or for some other pur- tered before the course is completed, pose that best represents the donor's special interest. "BROTHER RAT not for the theatrical effect on spec- Jy\i'/t/er "We have given much study and care to the plans for the tators, btu to teach pilots the use of AND A BABY" the controls in these unusual posi- Fundation Fund campaign. We are encouraged by the enthu- tions of their craft. siastic cooperation of those whose counsel and assistance we -with- AND BETTER-TASTING Several hours night flying and in- have already sought. In the coming months we are going to PRISCILLA LANE strument flying are included in the put our story before all potential supporters, all over the 75 hours flying time each cadet re- country—alumni, parents, friends, old and new—confident of WAYNE MORRIS You'll always find these ceives at the "West Point of the Air." their wholehearted interest and generous response." Transfer to the Advanced Flying two qualities at their best, plus a School is the last step in their aerial Headquarters for the VMI Foundation.Fund have been Thur. - Fri. career before being graduated as established in the old Library building. The committee will far cooler smoke, in Chesterfield's full fledged military airplane pilots gladly answer inquiries and provide further information as "THE GREAT and commissioned second lieutenants requested. Right Combination of the world's in the Air Corps Reserve. Ahead of The VMI Foundation was chartered in 1937 under the VICTOR HERBERT them lies an opportunity to compete best cigarette tobaccos. with their classmates for a perma- laws of the State of Virginia, by the VMI Alumni Association, ALLAN JONES Inc., as a non-profit coropration completely independent of the nent commission in the Air Corps, MARY MARTIN or if they so elect, as much as seven Institute but existing solely for the Institute's benefit. By its Make your next pack Chesterfield and years of active pilot duty with either charter it is authorized to receive and administer gifts and WALTER CONOLLY see for yourself why one smoker tells another a pursuit, bombardment or observa- bequests of any kind for the welfare of the Institute and to tion squadron. In either case, three hold its own assets separate from State monies. Under rulings They Satisfy. You can V buy a better cigarette. years after graduation, these flying SATURDAY cadets will be promoted to first lieu- of the U. S. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, gifts to the tenants with a corresponding in- Foundation are deductible on income tax returns as gifts to an crease in pay. educational institution. The Foundation is also exempted from CHARLES Inheritance and Gift Taxes under the State Tax Code. MAKE YOUR Raymond Scott's new dance or- The control and direction of the policies and activities of LAUGHT0N NEXT PACK chestra makes a long-awaited debut the Foundation lie in the hands of a Board of Directors of -in- on Columbia records Feb. 8, when nine members, composed of six members chosen by the Ex- four sides, two originals by the 9 talented maestro-composer and two ecutive Committee of the VMI Alumni Association, together "standards," will be given nation- with the Superintendent of the Institute, a representative of * Jamaica Inn The Cooler, Better-Tasting, DEFINITELY MILDER Cigarette wide release. the Board of Visitors and a representative of the Faculty. Coovriaht 1940. UCOITT * Mvsu TOBACCO CO.