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VOL. XXXII, NO 8 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1944, ALFRED, N. Y. Telephone 29-Y-lll STUDENT BOX HOLDER Railroad Man First Impression Campus Calendar Students Chat Selden Menefee Deems Is Strongest Tuesday Presents Topic Fiat meeting 7:15, editorial staff; With Faculty The man who some unnamed co-ed Next Four Years Will 7:30, editors, Fiat Office For C W Class classified as terrific, Selden Menefee, At Firesides last week's forum speaker, toured the W. S. G., 7:45 p.m., Kenyon Hall campus last Wednesday afternoon im- Wednesday Be Crucial In History Stanley Glover, chief clerk to mediately following a luncheon in his Chapel, noon, Kenyon Chapel Three fireside chats, under the the superintendent of the Erie honor at the Coffee Shop, and Immed- Men's Glee Club, 1:00 p.m., auspices of the ACF were held iately preceding hi» appearance at R.R. divisions centered in Hornell, Movies, 7:00 p.m., Alumni Hall simultaneously Sunday evening in American Journalist, Student Alumni Hall that evening. Accompan- the homes of Prof. C. Duryea was guest speaker Tuesday Nov. ied, and more or less guided, by Isabel Christmas Tableau Rehearsal, 8:00 p.m., Mrs. Vise's home. Smith, Dean M. Ellis Drake, and Of Postwar Reconversion, Lists 14 at the class meeting of "Our Smith '45, Gordon Swanson '45, and Don Martin '48, Mr. Menefee visited Thursday Prof. Don Schreckengost. Devo- Problems America Will Face Changing World". Mr. Glover's as much of the campus as time would Thanksgiving Holiday. tional services, conducted by topic was "The Future of Rail- allow. The Ceramics School, the Ag- Emma and Esther Burdick '45, Tech Institute, and, of course, the Friday Lecturing from a rich background of ideas and data accumulated took place in the Social Hall prior roads in the United States." Campus Union were the principal stops El Centro Luncheon, 12:15 p.m., Dog to the actual meetings. during several years of research and observation. Selden Menefee, the Stating that three-fourths of Amer- on the tour. Cart. At. the home of Prof. Smith, the dis- eminent American journalist and student of postwar reconversion, ica's transportation Is being moved Christmas Tableau Rehearsal, 8:00 Remarking that such a large (ha) cussion centered about religion and spoke on America in Transition for the second program in the Forum by rail, Mr. Glover outlined the excel- campus seemed strange to him after p.m., Mrs. Visa's home. the common tie between the different having taught and lectured at Univer- series Wednesday night, November 15, in Alumni Hall. lent work which the railroads have Saturday faiths. During the course of the eve- sities in Washington that were housed Mr. Menefee began his discussion on performed in rising to meet the pres- Movies, 7:00 p.m., Alumni Hall ning, belief in one's own ideas and in converted offce buildings, Mr. Men- a note of warning: "The next four ent emergency. He pointed out that, efee was, on the whole, quite favorably Dancing, Social Hall. religion, strengthening and under- Math Clubbers years, it seems to me, will be the most impressed with Alfred and with Alfred standing all and each religious group, although plmost all Americans are Sunday crucial y ars in ourhistory He con aware of the fine job which the rail- people and traditions. He was amazed A. C. F. Music Hour, 2:00 p.m., experience outside the church, com- Arlrmt TVntrn* Of * " " at the attire—sweaters, dungarees— t Name Of Social Hall muning with nature and the conse- roads have done during this war, few of some of the ladies of the campus, -£»•*-•• vFJJt- ll«UlC \JL tinued, "This period represents a chal- quences of belief, were few of the of them realized the importance of and was encouraged by the fact that ACF Sing, 7:15 p.m., S. D. B. Church. lenge to people like you," indicating points covered. Towards the close of Mathematician the fact that the railroads were at the faculty approves or at least per- Monday that it is the new generation which mits such dress. He enjoyed hearing the discussion an interesting conversa- hand when the country needed them. Men's Glee Club, 7:00 p.m., must see America through her critical of the Sadie Hawkins Dance and said tion concerning the Negro, both as an The Zeno Club of Alfred Uni- period. If the country were ever in the same Music Studio that the next time he comes to Alfred American and as a soldier, ensued. versity has been officially adopted Difficulties which this country facea crcumstances again it would be essen- —"I hope it's Sadie Hawkins day Girls' Glee Club, 8:00 p.m., Tied up with the meeting held at as the new name of the Mathe- are many, he pointed out, reporting again". Music Studio the home of Prof. Smith, was the dis- tial that such facilities be available. matics Club following a proposal eight main problems, the greatest of Intramural Association, 7:30 p.m., cussion lead by Dean Drake. The talk Drawing upon his own experience The School of Ceramics was the made by the Constitution Commit- which may well be economic collapse. first stop of the journey. Mr. Menefee South Hall revolved about the difficulties which with the Erie Railroad, Mr. Glover tee of the association at a meet- He quoted official figures to illus- was shown Ceramists in action by Fencing Club, 8:00 p.m., South Hall. have arisen in the world, and particu- spoke of the trend among the country's Professor Harder, the mysteries of Independents, 9:00 p.m., The Castle. larly on the campus, as a result of ing held November 14. This trate the immensity of this task which, leading railroads towards more ex- the Glass Technology Institute by Dr. prejudices held by the members of one change was made in view of the lies ahead, estimating that of today's tensive personnel training. Scholes, the designs on display in the religious group against the members stimulation that Zeno gave to fifteen million workers, nine million Ceramic lounge by Prof. Schrecken- March Of Time Is of another religion. Chaplain and Mrs. The speaker heaped praise upon the B. Davie Napier also were present. mathematical thought. will be laid off after victory is won gost and his way around the buildings Prior to this action, Jewell Karpel in Europe, and a total of twenty mil- Office of Defense Transportation, sta- A discussion of an entirely different by his guides. (All three are Liberal Assembly High Point '46 presented a paper on "The Para- ting that "this organization is certain- nature was conducted by Prof. lion, counting returning veterans, will Arts students and were as confused doxes of Zeno", who was born in 495 ly responsible for our being able to Schreckengost. The success of the be unemployed when Japan meets de- about some of the phases of Ceramic "Uncle Sam, Mariner?", the current B. C. and was executed at Elea in 1 past faculty shows and the prospects feat. handle a maximum amount of busi- production as was "terrific" Selden March of Time production, was feat- 435 B. C, in consequence of some con- of a future student show were the iness in this war. The railroads want Menefee.) ured at the weekly assembly program, main topics for the evening. Prof. spiracy against the state. He was a Mr. Menefee believes that local prob- pupil of Parmenides. some type of regulation. The O. D. T. Next they visited the Ag-Tech In- Thursday, November 16, at Alumni John E. Whitcraft, present with Mrs. lems will add to the general confusion stitute, where they were shown around should be retained after the war, con- Hall. Whitcraft, gave a talk on Dr. Ulich Among the paradoxes was the one in postwar America. He referred to . tinuing to facilitate the release of by Mr. George S. Robinson, acting from Germany. The Olympic Games called "Achilles". Zeno argued that if eo-director of the school. Mr. Menefee Students also witnessed a travelogue the Pacific coast area as one of the goods to the railroads, he said. of '36 and Hitler's attitude towards Achilles ran ten times as> fast as a tor- was particularly interested in discuss>- entitled "City of Brigham Young," Jesse Owen were other points of inter- toise, yet if the tortoise had (say) 1000danger zones where trailer cities of "Although railroads are coming to ing the plans made for the rehabilita- which concerned Salt Lake City, est of the meeting. yards start it could never be overta- war workers are likely to lose their tion of veterans and in the problems improved accomodations I cannot be- Utah, and "Ski Chase," a Sportscope. Refreshments were served at each ken: for, when Achilles had gone the markets and, hence, their jobs. and beliefs of the farmer today. Mr. 1000 yards, the tortoise would still be lieve that they can successfully com- The program was opened by Prof. of the homes by the respective 1 Robinson was particularly interested 100 yards in front of him; by the time Racial friction poses a menace to pete with airlines for post-war passen- Ray W. Wingate who directed the hostesses. in dis'cussing poultry, bacteriology and he had covered these 100 yards, it the common welfare, Mr. Menefee feels. ger travel", prophesied the speaker. singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner". the history of Alleghany County. Sabbath " Choir Rehearsals Change would still be 10 yards in front of Pointing to the probable resentment However, Mr. Glover was- more opti- This was followed by "Oho, Here We It was getting late when he manag- him; and so on forever: thus Achilles of white laborers against negro work- mistic concerning the future of the Are," "Ray, Ray Song," "Song of the would get nearer and nearer to the ed to get out of the Ag-Tech Institute Dr. Ray W. Wingate, Director and ers when jobs' become less plentiful, railroads In handling freight trans- and, since Mr. Menefee wished to work Bell;" and the Alma Mater. Organist of the Seventh Day Baptist tortoise, but never overtake him. portation after the war. In short, he he predicted new outbreaks of race on his address for awhile, the tour Dean Ellis M. Drake announced that Choir, announces that choir rehearsals A lively discussion of possible ex- believes that railroads are "here to was cut short. A visit to the Campus planations of the paradoxes followed. rioting after V-day in Europe, because Thursday, November 23, was will be held in the Church on Friday UUnion was the last stop on the pil- It was pointed out that satisfactory stay". Thanksgiving Day, there would be no There is peril of a trend toward grimage around Alfred. Mr. Menefee evenings from 7 to 8. Please note explanations were not reached until isolationism, Mr. Menefee indicated. drank a milk shake, autographed his assembly program next week. this change of time. the 19th century. picture for the Union's collection, com- The age-old question of how much, Independents plimented the students here for the sovereignty America 'can prudently management of the C. U. Former Alfred Faculty Member Sodalitas Latina relinquish to any world organization Elect Senators He said that he believed that V-E is sure to arise. Equally threatening is day (victory in Europe) would come Army Captain Dies In Africa Has Initiation the possibility that this nation will Barbara Kahn '48, and Cecil Sabin next spring some time and that Japan withdraw from the Far Eastern war '48, were the new members elected to would crumble from within a year to News has been received in Al- 'Andy' was a clever and talented Sodalitas Latina convened on 1 too soon. the Student Senate at the last Inde- eighteen months afterwards. He re- fred of the death of Captain Bror young man with unbounded enthus - Tuesday, November 14 at the marked, however, that no one could pendent meeting, held at the Castle, Anderson, former Alfred Univer- ias for hi» work. His interest genuine- home of Dr. and Mrs. Stewart »"We have a strikingly informed really prophecy anything, and remind- ly encompassed' all—from the old lady public opinion in this country", the Monday evening.November 13, at 9:00. ed his listeners of the false optimism sity faculty member. A victim of Nease to initiate three new mem- speaker asserted, turning to a more Chaplain B. Davie Napier, who has that many people felt soon after the meningitis, he died on October 24 bers, Janet Matson '48, Victor been chosen as the new faculty ad- invasion of Europe, when so many in a U. S. hospital in the North Burdick '48, and Marion Jeanne optimistic view of the situation. Polls viser, attended the meeting and parti- felt that it would only be a matter African sector. Coats '48. showed the American people wise in cipitated in discussion of future plans of weeks before Germany collapsed. At the time of his enlistment, Cap- After the reading of the constitu realizing the necessity of preparing He gave no credence to the tales that of the Independents. tion by Edna Jane McBride '46, each for war far in advance of Congress. the Germans were being frightened tain Anderson was head of the flori- candidate was presented for member- Quoting a Washington newspaperman, The Independents wish to thank the into fighting to the very end because culture department at the Ag-Tech ship and given the Latin Club pin. Mr. Menefee said, " A politician is a student body and faculty members for of our un-conditional' surrender de- School. He was graduated from Cor- Gloria Lemp '48, Shirley Dulman '48, man who is only six months behind their cooperation and help in making mand> or because of the current threats nell University in 1938, having ma- Selma Rapps '48 and Barbara Kahn to impose an extremely hard peace on public opinion." If polling had begun the Sadie Hawkins dance one of the jored in horticulture. '48, members of the first year Latin them. The Nazi propagandsts could just after the first World War, Amer- biggest social hits of the fall season. Enlisting in the heavy armored class, were voted into the club as as- always find something to tell the Ger- socate members. ica might have joined the League, be- After paying all expenses, the Inde- man people to make them resist even division of the United States Army cause the majority of people are be- pendents realized a profit of ?46 on more stubbornly. Had there been no in June, 1942, he received his basic Thanksgiving, as celebrated by the the dance. plans or theories advanced for the training at Fort Knox, Ky., and ad- Greeks and Romans in honor of Dem lieved to have favored Wilson's dream. treatment of the Germans—-the Mor- eter, was the theme of the evening Polls show us where we lack knowl- At Social Hall last Sunday, the In- vanced training at Camp Campbell, gantheau plan, for instance—Dr. Goeb- program. Papers on the subject were edge—they are a "great contribution dependents sponsored the Music Ky., and Fort Sill, Okla. * given by Toni Allen '45, Edna Jane bels and his workers, could have to democratic process''. Hour. The selections played were the found something to use to make the Captain Anderson is surveyed by McBride, Janet Matson and Marion Concerto in A Minor by Grieg, the people fight on. his widow, Mrs. Marjorie Hunter An- Jeanne Coats. A game of lotto dealing As demonstrated in polls, the Amer- with mythology, by Leah Raptis '46, derson of Auburn, also a graduate of ican people want to win the war as Piano Selections by Brahms and Bee- When Selden Menefee returns, to followed. thoven's Concerto in E Plat Major Cornell University; his parents, Mr. soon as possible and, to realize a peace Alfred it may or may not be Sadie Captain Bror Anderson A committee composed of Toni Allen and Mrs. H. A. Anderson of James- with international' cooperation, and (Emperor Concerto). Bea Jackson '45, Hawkins Day as he hoped. He may Leah Raptis, Edna Jane McBride, secretary, and Cynthia Leban '46 were be here as a Forum speaker or just town; ane brother, Major Paul Ander- buying a geranium to the young man Janet Matson and Marion Jeanne Coats jobs for all. In general, citizens favor as a guest. Next time he may fintl In charge of the program. son of Camp Reynolds, Greeneville, ordering orchids for his best girl. He is making plans for the Christmas a broader social security system, co- out more about rehabilitation and less 1 Pa., and one sister, Miss Mae-Jean wa» possessed of a gay and buoyant program to be given by the language operation by business , labor, and gov- about poultry. Whenever it is, no mat- department of Alfred University. As Union Open On Thanksgiving Anedrson of Jamestown. disposition, and had that rare quality ernment, limitation of the power of ter why he's here, no matter what he this will take the place of the Decem- does here, someone will probably The following tribute is paid to which inspires in others more than monopolies, and strict regulation The Board of Directors of the Camp- ber meeting, the next regular meeting nudge someone else again, point in Captain Anderson by Mrs. Helen Cot- just mere liking—his friends held against strikes. They seek full inter- us Union voted last Thursday that the 1 of Sodalitas Latina will be held on the his direction, and say, "That's Mene- Union should remain open Thanks- trell, secretary to the director of the him in deep affection. We had been second Tuesday in January when national cooperation by the United fee—he's terrific". giving Day in order to accommodate Ag-Tech Ilnstitute, in her news letter looking forward to the day when he slides on mythology will be shown. States and immediate action to form those students who will be on camp- to alumni men of the. Ag-Tech School and his wife would return to us. But a world organization. At the present us that day. Because of the difficulty Special Thanksgiving Service Infirmary Notes who are overseas. we won't forget Andy—ever. It was time, an international police force ia of obtaining an adequate number of A special Thanksgiving service will 1 almost universally favored. people to work behind the counter, it " 'Andy' as he was familiarly known a privilege to have known so rare a Barbara Adamy '48, Doris Weaver be held Wednoiday noon at Kenyon was decided that the hours of busi- to all of us, is the first from the en- spirit. He was a fine gentleman and Hall. The chapel choir will sing "God '48, and Jean Barber '46 were cared for At the conclusion of the open dte- ness for the day only will be 3:00 un- of Night We Praise Thy Name" by tire University staff to make the su- a gallant soldier. We shall not see his by the resident nurses and Dr. Hitch- cussion, Mr. Menefee was honored by til 10:00 p.m. Ritter. preme sacrifice in the present conflict. like again." cock at Clawson Infirmary last week. a reception in Social Hall. PAGE TWO THE FIAT LUX, ALFRED, N. Y. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1944 Intercollegiate "My Time Will Student Senate El Centre Plans For THE FIAT LUX Basketball Fails Come" Says Sadie Ratifies New Christmas Tableau Alfred University's Student Paper Last Saturday morning, Sadie La Navidad Espanola, a Christ- To Materialize Stooge got up much earlier than usual, Amendments mas tableau, will be presented by and went, somewhat doubtfully, to the Christmas program December Coach McLane has pondered whatever- room her temporary boss 13 at Social Hall, Mrs. Paula lived in. She found the room dark and The Student Senate has added over the idea of conducting inter- El Centro Latinoamericano for Member of the Intercol- cold with its occupants sound asleep. several amendments to the Stu- Published every Tuesday of legiate Newspaper Asociation collegiate basketball this semester. Following previous instructions, she dent Representation section of the Ovadia de Vise, professor of Span- the school year bv a student of the Middle Atlantic States He has received offers from num- ish, announced Tuesday. staff. Entered as second-class Press. closed the window, turned up the heat, Senate Constitution. The follow- matter October 9, 1913, at H»« Represented for national erous universities in this vcinity, and proceeded to gently awaken her The chorus for the Christmas tab- advertising by National Ad- ing changes were submitted by a post-office in Alfred, If. Y., both' large and small, but after superior. (This sounds good, but she leau rehearsed for the first time vertising service, Inc., 210 under Act of March I, 1879. Madison Avenue, New York due consideration and consulta- really tore the covers off, screamed at ommittee and ratified at the last Thursday night at Mrs. Visa's, enthus- Subscription SB.50 yearly. City, New York. tion with the administration, he the top of her lungs, and tickled the Senate meeting, Wednesday, Nov. iastically learning several "villancicos" concluded that this is an impossi- girl until she finally struggled out of 8. (Christmas carols), selected from bed to escape the torments of her Editor-in-Chief bility. Kurt Shindler's "Original Collection stooge. Section 1. All legislative and judic- KALOPE GIOPULOS '46 Although he realizes that the stu- of Spanish folk songs". When Sadie put the shades up, orial powers of the Association shall be Managing Editor Business Manager dent body wants tins' type of social Parts were assigned Thursday nght turned on the lights, her heart sank. life, he has found that there are too vested in a Student Senate composed GORDON SWANSON '45 GLADYS IMKE '46 She had doubtless never realized that to Edna Jane McBride '46, Lynn of representatives elected in accor- ASSISTANT EDITORS BUSINESS STAFF many factors which prevent inter- human beings could live in such con- Searles '47 and Jean Barber. The NEWS Corlnne Herrick '47 CIRCULATION MANAGER collegiate basketball. fusion. The waste baskets were filled dance with the provisions of this con- next rehearsals, to be held for all ASS'T NEWS .. Gloria Woodward "46 Ada Egbert '46 One factor would be the financial and overflowing; the chairs were all stitution. E cast and chorus members, are sched- ™™ Genevie.e Mezey '46 ADVERTISING MANAGER situation. If we invited teams to play covered with books or clothes; the SPORTS Renee Suchora '47 „ ... „, „_ ,.. Section II. Each university sorority, uled for 8 p.m. Wednesday-and Friday Martha Mtoer 4