VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, NOVEMBER 9, 1953 Col. Pancake Contempoiary VMI Contemplates Founding Mapp Snags Appointed To Clincher In V War College 2019 Thriller Last Saturday afternoon, in one of the most pulsating finishes ever staged at Roa- nokes Victory SLadium, VMI's Flying Squadron nipped the highly - regarded William and Mary [Indians by the barest of margins, 20-19. The loss for the Indians—only their second of the season—spoiled any hopes the Tribe might have entertained for a share of the Southern Confer- ence football title.
With 56 seconds remaining in COL. FRANK R. PANCAKE the ball game, and the hopes of V.M.I, partisans In June of 1954 Colonel f a di n g w i|t|h Frank R. Pancake will pro- ^ every tick of the oee'd to the National War Col- second hand, lege in Washington. The War quarterback Dave College is on the site of the W o 01 w i ne un- corked a 23-yard old Fort Wesley J. McNair. It is touchdown pass a one year school established to to half - back J. represent all the services in a Mapp, sending course designed to ' consider the the Keydets out highest level plans for national J. MAPP in front and the security and national and inter- fans into hys- Kational defense. teria. The extra-point attempt by Colonel Pancake will take this Woolwine was no good, but, to all course along with representatives intents and purposes, the damage from the other branches of the had been done. Shown above is the Institute as it appeared in 1847, eight years after the founding of VMI and as it will appear service, the State Department, and A biting chill, with tempera- on Wednesday, November 11, 114 years after the founding. In the upper picture the building at left in the Superin- British and Canadian forces. tures hovering around the freezing tendent's home, the center group constitutes the cadet quarters and library and the structure on the right is the mess The National War College is at mark, kept the crowd down to hall and academic building. the top of a pyramid of lesser 5,000. However, the game proved service colleges that are designed to be as hot as the weather cold, along the same lines but operate Marshall Thanks and served as a capable "de-icer" on a lower level. Three major low- Largest Class In History Of The Institute for the spectators. The Keydets won the toss and er level colleges are the Air Force elected to receive. Johnny Mapp War College, the Armed Services Corps for Note Goes Through Ring Figure This Thanksgiving brought Charlie Sumner's boot Staff School, and the Naval War back to the VMI 32-yard line, a 17- College. On the eve of the 27th of Novem- merriment and laughter. Cadets the jClass that the honor of their The following letter from Gen- ber, the largest class in Institute and dates will find this a most re- presence may be realized. eral George C. Marshall under date yard return. A series of running Purpose of War Conege" " ~ history will go through Ring Fig- warding and enjoyable evening, a There will be the usual but of November 3, 1953 was received plays found the Institute eleven The National War College ap- ure, that traditional apex in one's fact attested to by the ever- colorful parade and review of the by the Corps after it had sent two yards short of a first down. proaches the problems of national cadetship. The Figure is the high- increasing popularity of the Min- Corps during the early part of the him the message, "VMI's proud Mapp's punt was taken by Indian defense from the standpoint of all light of a colorful and eventful strel. afternoon of Friday, the 27th of of you today" upon his being half-back, Bob Elzie on the W&M the services. This is very import- weekend to which every second- VPI Featured Thursday November. Shortly thereafter, an- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 32, and returned to the 40, I'ben,,. ant because it leads to a correla- classman has looked forward with other banquet for the members of the Indians started what was to On Thursday, the 26th, the Corps "My warmest thanks to the tion, between the services, of anxiety since his matriculation. To the Class and their dates will be end in the first score of the game. will go en masse to Roanoke for Corps and faculty for their delight- ideas and leads to a blending of Ihe cadets who go through the the traditional Thanksgiving Day held in Crozet Hall. This is to be "Shorty" Hermann and Bill Bow- ful telegram. Nothing else could actions into a firm and uniform Figure, it is that signal occasion game between VMI and VPI. followed by a Ring Figure practice man ripped off 17-yards and a first possible make me any prouder or foreign policy. when they receive the much- Those at this Southern football in the late afternoon, with cadets down. A 4-yard burst through the humble. Please be sure that those coveted class ring, the material classic will find members of the and their dates rehearsing the center of the line by Bowman, a The Curriculum of the war co'- symbol of that iii.,ani;ible some- ClaSs of 1955 and their dates cheer- many and various phases of the concerned know of my deep ap- 3-yard advance on a "keep" play lege is designed to enable senior thing which makes V.JI what it ing along with, and perhaps with Figure through which they will preciation for their generous by Sumner, and another 4-yard service officers to explore the re- is—che "Brother Rai" system. For more zest and vigor than, the high- pass a few hours later in the eve- thought." ramble by Bowman produced the alticn hip that exists between the some, it is also the sharing of a ning. After this, the Second Class- second W&M first down. A pass spirited Corps and Alumni, for this The Nobel Peace Prize was services in overall national de- wonderful moment with a loved- is really their weekend. men and their dates will find them- ^rom Sumner to end. Jeep Bed- fense. The students also study the another in a long series of honors one. For all it embodies the trials No one will more want to see selves busy in preparing and dress- narik was good for 23 yards and a role of the United States as a lead- and tribulations of the past, and the "Big Red" eleven bring the ing for the quickly - nearing for General Marshall since his first on the VMI 16. Sumner lost ing nalion in international affairs. offers a new source of inspiration •'Gobbler" back to Lexington than moment. y. graduation as a Cadet in 1901. (Continued on Page 4) Perhaps the most important for the future. the '55's. Following the game, a At precisely 10 p.m. that eve- work the college does is in teach- banquet and dance will be held in ning, 215 members of the Class of ing the relationship between the First Rat Sentinel Takes Post Ring Figure weekend has its be- the Hotel Patrick Henry for the 1955 and theii: dates will promen- foreign policy of our country and ginning on the evening of Wednes- members of the Class, their dates, ade about the main floor of Cocke our national defense. day, November 25th, with the and their parents. The banquet •94 Hall, led by the Class officers, Colonel Pancake will be leaving Monogram Minstrel, the annual un- will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the in the formation of a large 1955. VMI after a successful four year restricted display of cadet w' dance will terminate at midnight. They will then pass under the four tour of duty as Commandant at humor, and talent. The Minstrel A cordial invitation has been ex- rose - covered arches where the the Institute. He succeeded Colo- provides an evening of youth- tended to the Superintendent and cadet receives his c)ass ring from nel Oliver B. Bucher in the fall .piri ed en.ertain-.nem and heralas Commandant, and it is the hope of (Continued on page 4) of 1949. . in the weekend festivities wich Two Officers Able and Charlie Given Awards Cop Top Positions At Formation In Company Drill After much delay due to incle- Captain D. A. Wolf and Major Carl J. Woodrich of the Institute ment weather, copetitive drill was ROTC department were decorated finally held November 2 and 3. here Thursday at a special review. Able company captured • first Captain Wolf, of the VMI Army detachement, received the Bronze place with 617.7 points. Charlie Star, while Major Woodrich, of and Fox came in second and third, he Air Force unit, was presented followed by D, B, E and Band, in Cadet Corps Perpetuates Tradition his fifteenth oak leaf cluster to the that order. Air Medal. Both officers won the awards while serving in Korea. The Regimental Band, and com- As Rat Sentinel Enters Courtyard panies C, B, A, F, and E com- The award to Captain Wolf was On last Wednesday afternoon at The first rat sentinel of the for meritorious service as a tank peted on Monday, according to September Garnett-Andrews stand- two o'clock another page was fill- 1953 new cadet class was Bill eompany commander with the ed in the scrapbook of the new Wharton, from Harrisonburg, Vir- Sixty-fifth Regiment of the Third ings. A lack of time forced Dog cadets. Prior to that afternoon, ginia. Infantry Division from March to Company's participation to be the principle topic of conserva- As soon as Guard Mount was July of this year. Captain Wolf, postponed until Tuesday. tion among the first three classes over and he had reported for : who was assigned to duty at VMI Following inspection on the duty, Wharton was marched from I this Fall, completed 15 months of had been the time when the first south side of barracks, companies the Guard Room to his post, I service with the regiment in rat sentinel of the year would take moved to the hill where they were and from then on he was entirely I Korea just before reporting to the charge of his post in the center of split into platoons and graded on on his own. He was swamped with I Institute. He served three years in the old courtyard. As had been the fundamental drill movements. orders and questions from old Germany prior to his duty in tradition for many years in the cadets, and in general, found him- Korea. The following are the total past, approximately one hundred self in a state of confusion. How> Major Woodrich's fifteenth Air points amassed by each company: old cadets were gathered around evr, he quite ably managed to Dave Woolwine bucked one yard for a touchdown 43 seconds Medal was for meritorious service A, 617.7; C, 612.6; F, 582.6; D, the sentinl box in the courtyard survive the aituation, and now has kefore halftlm» to give VMI a 14r6 lead over the Iron Men as a pilot of a B-26 bomber with $80.1; B, &74.a; E, 563.9 and Bd. and were anxiously awaiting the something to tell the folks l)a«|i<' from Williamsburg. the third Bombardment Wing of 549.6. new sentinel's arrival. home. VMI, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, NOVEMBER 9, 1953 The V. M. L Cadet Corps, Alumni Celebrate Founders Day PublUhed Monday aftemooni. Entered aa second elnss matter, September 18, 1M6, at the postofflce at Lexington, Virginia, under the act of March 8, 1879. Subacription durine regular school year, fS.OO. * -t. ' -K • * Member VIPA From Arsenal 114 Year History of The Institute JOHN P. DIUGUID EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DONALD J. DUNLAP MANAGING EDITOR To Barracks J. D. P. FULLER Copy Editor Boasts 8 Famous Superintendents L. G. MCKNIGHT Alumni Editor L. H. DIUGUID Music Editor To Mallory W. B. MAKELIM Humor Editor G. A. FORD Photographer As plans are made for the con Contributing to VMI Development G. W. HARDY Associate Editor struction of a new academic build-1 November 11 is a day set aside for the corps to look back over the 114 year history of J. R. HANNAY Headline Editor ing, thoughts turn back to the ! the Institute and reflect upon the progress achieved and the deeds accomplished, many changes that have occurred -Du e credi.. t fo- r thes. p deed...s is. due, however, in no smal„l wa_y . to the effort, s ot eigni NEWS STAFF in the physical appearance of the men who have pldyed important VMI post over the years. G. W. Hardy, W. R. Johnson, C. H. Bowen, A. M. Levinson, L. G. McKnight, roles in the story that is VMI. J. R.Hann«y, W. B. Makelim, E. M. Netwton, W. H. Paine, W. O. Turner, J. W. Since the demolition of the old These men have served the school Windle, Jr., R. A. Hanson, F. H. Conley, H. P. McCormack, J. B. PipHn, W. White, B. 0. Johnson, P. C. StronK, P. Peters, L. H. Diutriud, H. L. Weiss, C. M. Thomas, Pendleton home earlier this year, in their capacity as superinten- R. L. Creasy, M. M. Bilenkey, E. F. Uhler, D. M. Weiss. the oldest building on the reserva- lents. tion is the original hospital next FEATURE STAFF to the mess hall which was The Superintendents at VMI P. H. LYONS FEATURE EDITOR built in 1848. Three years after the were Major General Francis H. E. H. DAVIS ASSOCIATE EDITOR construction of the hospital, the r,mith (1839-1890), Brigadier Gen- D. F. PARSONS ASSOCIATE EDITOR old arsenal building which had oral Scott-Shipp (1890-1907), Lieu- R. F. Reel, W. M. Stokes, W. H. Paine, P. Lynch, W. L. Waring, J. T. Witt been used since the founding of tenant General Edward W. Nicohls the Institute, made way for a new (1907-1924), Brigadier General P. C. STRONG Typing Editor barracks which was built in the William H. Cocke (1924-1929). same location. This structure was i lieutenant General John A. Le- F. J. Kline, D. M. Weiss, G. H. Guy, N. J. Fabeila, R. R. Rader, F. A. Duncan the beginning of the barracks as juene (1929-1937), Lieutenant Gen- it exists today, from this begin- GENERAL SCOTT SHIPP eral Charles E. Kilbourne (1937- GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE BUSINESS STAFF ning in 1851, plans had been (1890-1907) 1946) and Lieutenant General (1929-1937) PAUL A. KUHNE, JR Business Manager made for additional construction Richard J. Marshall, (1946-1954). B. L. McGRUDER Advertising Manager which would eventually form a The present superintendent is C. J. MAY Circulation Manager complete quadrangle, a dream Major General William H. Milton. which was not to be realized for In 1839, when VMI was hardly many years. The destruction of more than a dream in the minds the Institute by Hunter's forces By Way of Explanation of a few men. Major General Fran- in 1864 marked the beginning of cis H. Smith was named first-super- It being only two days before the day set aside to commemo- of a period of trying years for intendent. For fifty years General rate the founding of this Institute in which we live and work, the VMI. Faced with the problems Smith served as superintendent we have climbed off our editorial horse and taken a journalistic of rebuilding, original plans were and their dream grew into the glance at VMI down through the years. cast aside, so that by 1900 we see reality of what is now VMI. These Our reporters rather enjoyed covering their Founders Day that the Francis H. Smith Acade- "stories" and have probably gained something of value from the mic Building was erected on the iive decades were full ones. A experience, for, as the title of this week's editorial points out. north side of the courtyard in a school was built and grew and position which would prevent com- went up in smoke at the hands of pletion of the quadrangle. Prior Hunter. Then the task of recon- Out of Yesterday, Tomorrotv to 1896 the west side of barracks GEN. EDWARD W. NJCHOLS struction and rebuilding fell up- on the shoulders of General Smith GEN. CHARLES E. KILBOURNE did not extend beyond the present (1907 1924) (1937-1946) In commemorating Founders' Day, glowing oratory is guard room. In this year the ori- and slowly, painfully the school generally in order. Vivid accounts of heroic episodes in the ginal J. M. Hall was constructed rose from debt. directly north of the west wing During the administration of Institute's history ring down upon our ears in an effort to General Scott-Shipp the Institute stir us to higher levels of endeavor. These incidents are, how- of barracks and connected by the Jackson Arch, which stands today. emerged from debt. The corps ex- ever, more often than not known to almost everyone connected This structure remained until 1915, panded and discipline became with the Institute. when it was replaced by cadet more strict. General Scott-Shipp's Thus it is not with a finger wagging at past heroes that quarters, leaving the arch stand- life paralleled VMI. Born in the we come to mark this Founders' Day in 1953. It is rather with ing. Barracks now encircled the), same year that the school was the knowledge that out of yesterday must be molded tomor- courtyard on three sides with fh6 founded, he was present on that Smith Academic Building facing memorable day in May '64 when row. Out of the history, the courage, and heroism of the past the courtyard on the north. Now the cadets charged to fame at must be fashioned a chapter of history belonging to us. We at last the quadrangle was near- New Market. know well the story of New Market, but reptition of the ing completion, and it was ob- General Edward W. Nichols, as Corps' exploits in 1864 does not make us men of the same vious that the academic building hird superintendent served during mettle. This Corps will be tomorrow's yesterday, and if the (Continued on page 8) GENERAL WILLIAM H. COCKE he first World War. Such build- GEN. RICHARD J. MARSHALL (1924-1929) Institute is to continue to bear its reputation, we must be a (Continued on page 8) (1946-1952) worthy part of that yesterday. Scene at Institute in 1858 The accomplishments of VMI men in the past form for us a responsibility. Honor, esteem, position are not gained by inheritance; they were earned in the past, and must in like measure be maintained by actions in keeping with those It is particularly fitting that the announcement of George which originally brought them. Marshall's winning of the Nobel Peace Prize should have been announced so recently, for it furnishes a good example of what we are trying to say here. General Marshall's accomp- lishments should not become for us a point upon which to boast because he is from the Institute. It is rather for us to be than to say what he is. It has been said that the present is the point at which time touches eternity, yesterday's tomorrow, and tomorrow's yesterday. What we do will reflect on that which is before as well as that which lies behind us. We are the leading edge of 114 years of worthy action, and we shall not be spared the pleasure, or discomfort of being compared to the men and deeds which have grown out of those 114 years. The End in View Superintendent's Two Year Stay Emphasizes Institute Improvements
William Hammond Milton, 8th addition to his other duties. In Superintendent of VMI, was born 1950 he was appointed general March 2, 1900, in Roanoke, Vir- manager of the Knolls Atomic ginia. He attended public schools Power Laboratory at Schenectady, in Roanoke and Wilmington, North (Continued on page 8) Carolina, where his father, an Episcopal clergyman, held rec- torates, and in 1916 he entered the Virginia Military Institute. In 1920, he was graduated from VMI with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. During 1918 General Milton served with the United States Marine Corps, but came back to finish his education and graduate two years later. Following grad- uation, he joined the General Elec- tric Company as a student engi- neer and later as a mining spe- cialist. In 1941 he became manager of the then newly formed GE Plastics Division. On September 1, 1946, when General Electric took over operation of the government's Hanford Atomic Energy Plant at RichUnd, Washington, General FliuU reaches its climax, as it lias down through the years, when the finishing First Classmen tost Milton wu named adminiitrator, their four year old shakos into the air. in full charge of operationi, in GENERAL WILLIAM H. MILTON Wednesday Marks 14 Years of Progress At The Institute * * Barracks After Hunter^s Civil War Raid 1839 Memorable Year In History of Virginia And The United States
Few members of the Corps will be surprised to learn that the first official act of a VMI cadet was a tour of guard duty amidst the fall- ing snow of the 11th of November one hundred and fourteen years ago. A great deal of planning and hard wark, however, had preced- ed the posting of this first sentinel whose efforts were to be copied so meticulously by his successors. The story of the founding of the Virginia Military Institute began with the founding of the Virginia A surprising similarity to tlie Institute of today is seen in tliis drawing of tlie nineteen year old, pre- state arsenal which was completed in 1818. Although, according to his FRANCIS H. SMITH CivU War post. own account not the originator of the idea. Colonel John Thomas Lewis Preston, a young Lexington Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets Instrumental lawyer, was one of the most vigor- ous supporters of the move to establish a military school on the In Providing Officers for The Forces of The Confederacy site of the arsenal. The Corps was called out into men who had enlisted at the be- sent on three , trips to stop the the extreme illness of one of his Inscription on the Parapet Mrvice fifteen times during the ginning of the war, and stayed with cavalry raids of the Federal Gen- daughters, who could not be Colonel Preston's idea was to Civil War. In December, 1859, the the Corps for only three months, eral Averall: once to Goshen, once moved." "organize the arsenal to preserve VMI Corps was chosen as part of so it could probably be called to Covington, and once to Rock- its uses as a military establishment Classes in City Alms House the Virginia Militia taken to more accurately the Class of 1861- bridge Baths and Buchanan. and be, at the same time, a Liter- Charlestown (now West Virginia) MS. All the usual restrictions were In May, 1864, the Corps was The Corps was again disbanded ary Institution for the education to preserve' order at the hanging lifted to admit this class—many of again called out, and fought in the until quarters could be found, and of youths." He presented a skele- of John Brown. Major J. T. L. the men were married and over Battle of New Market on the fif- on October 1, 1864, classes were ton plan of education and military Preston wrote immediately after- age. teenth of that month. Immediately again begun at the City Alms procedure which is the basis of the wards telling th« whole story; he The Camp of Instruction at Rich- it was sent' to Richmond to man House in Richmond. The Corps military discipline employed at the J. T. L. PRESTON said the Corps was stationed just mond was broken up late in 1861, the trenches there, and then re- stayed there, serving in the Institute to this day. It was at this behind the gallows, and was wear- and the Corps was furloughed un- turned to the Valley to oppose the trenches when necessary, going to time, before the actual formation the arsenal and, at the same time, ing red flannel shirts "which gave til further notice. The Institute re- advance of General Hunter. The classes when possible, until just of the Institute, that Col. Preston to comply with the proposed aca- ' them a gay, dashing . . . look, and opened on January 1, 1862, and Corps participated in the Lynch- before Lee's armies retreated from immortalized the aim of VMI with demic schedule. They applied to was e:^ceedingly becoming." regular classes were resumed. The burg Campaign which drove Hunt- Richmond to Appomattox. The h i s "Healthful and Pleasant the legislature for additional funds Corps was called upon to serve er out of the area, but when they Corps disbanded on April 2, 1865, Abode" discourse which is now in- to remedy the situation .and once Cadet Drill Instructors with Jackson for twenty days in returned to Lexington they found and the cadets made their way to scribed on the parapet facing again political wheels failed to On April 21, 1861, when Virginia May, 1862, but saw no active duty; the Institute in ruins. On June 12, Iheirhomes on their own. Memorial Gardens. move fast enough to meet,the de- seceeded, the Corps marched to the Corps was not disturbed again General Hunter had burned the Colonel Preston's plan received mands of the situation. . General Smith raised money and Richmond to act as drill instruc- until Jackson's funeral in Lexing- Barracks, the eMss Hall, Profes- strong support from residents of Preston Appointed to Board tors for the Army of Virginia ton on May 15 of the following sors' Quarters, Hospital, Library, inierest in a remarkably short the county. The success of the Two significant developments at -which was then being formed. At year. the Philosophical and Chemical time, and on September 1, 1866, a movement was aided immeasure- this time played an important part this time an unusual class joined In August 1863 the Corps was Apparatus, and a Cabinet of Min- hundred and fifty cadets re- ably by the presence of four very in the progress of the Institute. the Corps, the Class of 1864-MS; detailed for a few days to capture erals. He had spared the Super- enrolled at the partially restored influential Rockbridge County resi- The first was the increasing of this consisted of about eighty-five deserters, and during the Fall was intendent's Quarters, "by reason of Institute. dents serving in the state legisla membership of the Board of Visi- ture at this time. Their efforts con- tors to ten members, one of whom tributed to the passing, in the ses was J. T. L. Preston, tlie same Col. Scores Of Famous Personages Dot The Ranlcs Of Alumni sion of 1835-36, of an act which Preston who had earlier supported provided for the reorganization of the movement. Col. Preston, in re- Graduated From The Institute In 114 Years Of Existence the arsenal as a military school. sponse to a request of the state First Board of Visitors legislature at this time, gave the By J. R. Hannay the Philippines during the last Arthur's Chief of Staff during the After the usual amount of politi- Institute its present name: "Vir- During the 114 years VMI has been in existence many World War. He is now serving as occupation of Japan until 1946. cal legthargy the first Board of ginia—as a state institution, Mili- famous personages have graduated from the ranks of cadets the Inspector General of the The military field is not the only Visitors was appointed on May 30, tary—its distinguishing feature, and achieved recognition and fame in the fields of business, Marine Corps. one in which VMI alumni have 1837. This board consisted of and Institute — different from entertainment, government, and military service. These men Major General Spencer Akin, made a name for themselves. In Colonel Claud? Crozet and Gener- either a college or university." In the entertainment field, for in- als William Ligon, George Rust, the meantime the legislature had owe much to VMI and are the first '10, was chief signal officer for Almond, '15, was a commander of stance, there are such notables as and Peter Johnston. These men, provided the means for the func- to admit that much of their prep- General MacArthur during the the 92nd Division in World War struggle in the Philippines and is Frank J. McCarthy, '33, a producer along with the State adjutant gen- tioning of the Institute. aration came during their caaei- II. General Almond was Command- presently serving as Chief Signal with Twentieth Century Fox (Mc- eral comprised the first governing In, Colonel Crozet, President of ships here. The fact that VMI is er of the Tenth Corps that acquit- Officer for the Army. Carthy was Aide to General; George board of what was later to be VMI. the Board of Visitors, the Institute peculiarly well equipped to pre- ted itself well in Korea. Commands Fleet Marines C. Marshall during World War II); Col. Crozet was elected as the first possessed a man well qualified for pare men for the worlds of busi- Fred F. Finklehoffe, '32, film pro- Lieutenant General Leonard T. Major General Clark L. Ruffner, president of the body. his position. A graduate of the ness, military, and other fields is ducer and screen writer. Finkle- Gerow, '11, was the World War 11 '24, commanded the Second Divis- There were still a great number Ecole Poiytechnique in France, a not merely a legend; it is proven hoffe wrote the screen play for a commander of the 29th Division ion during the conflict in Korea. of details to iron out before the former Professor of Engineering at in the histories of many men both recent success in the movies, "At and was later with the V Corps. Lieutenant General Lemuel C. opening in 1839, however. The West Point, and a former soldier living and dead. A brief list of War with the Army." He also Lieutenant General George H. Shepherd, '17, is now commanding Board of Visitors found facilities of Napoleon's army, he was well those men (and many cannot be wrote the play "Brother Rat," Brett, '09, was deputy supreme at the arsenal inadequate for the versed in both the military and ed- included here) is all that can be the Fleet Marines who served so based on life here at VMI. commander of Allied Forces in the housing of a number of cadets suf- ucational aspects of his duties. Col. given due to lack of space. Their well in Korea during the early Southwest Pacific for a long period part of the war. Prominent Newspaper Officials ficient to maintain a guard over (Continued on page 8) success stories could not be dealt during World War II. Major General Richard J. Mar- In the publishing field there are with adequately in a volume, Major General William B. Brad- shall, '15, who served as Superin- John D. Ewing, '13, publisher of less in a coliinm. ford, '16, was with the 77th Divis- tendent of the Institute definitely the Shreveport Times, and Leon- Institute Fathers Fraternities Military Leaders ion on Okinawa in World War II. deserves mention among this list ard K. Nicholson, '01, president of VMI, as a military school, has He is now serving as Chief of Staff of notables. He served with Mac- the Times-Picayune Publishing Co. naturally given many sons to the for G-3 in the Army Field Forces. Arthur in the Philippines during of New Orleans. Nicholson was In Early Days of Existence ranks of the army, and many of Major General Samuel Lutz the Second World War. He was General Marshall's roommate at By PBIL PETERS on the northwest section of the these have achieved prominence. Howard, '12, was the commander with the general throughout the VMI. Two of the larger fraternities of present parade ground. This rock Lieutenant General Edward M. of the Fourth Marine Regiment, in Pacific campaign and was Mac- (Continued on page 8) today had their origin at VMI dur- was blasted in 1912 when enlarge- ing the period immediately follow- ment of the parade ground neces- Reviews Go on As in Years Long Past ing the Civil War. . Each of the sitated it. A tablet called "The fraternities. Alpha Tau Omegd and Founders Memorial" was dedicated Sigma Nu, were founded by VMI. on a limestone boulder on the The first of these secret societies parade ground during the Pilgri- was founded on September 11, mage to VMI on Aug. 25, 1935. 1065 by three New Market cadets. This tablet recoginzing the three They christened it Alpha Tau founders of Sigma Nu is still stand- Omega. It was founded in Rich- ing today. mond, where the VMI barracks In the early 1880's economics were located while the school was forced the end of Alpha Tau being rebuilt following General Omega at VMI, and shortly after, Hunter's raid in early 1865. The Sigma Nu was also abolished as a cadets were: Erskine Ross, Alfred result of an order from the board Marshall and Otis Giazebrook. of visitors. The fraternity system Soon after its founding, Alpha Tau works well in colleges where men Omega was considered a national live together in small groups, but fraternity, having active collegiate not at a military school where the chaptei's all over the country. men live together as one large On Jan. 1, 1869 the second fra- fraternity. ternity was founded at VMI. It was Today these fraternities are go- likewise founded by three cadets: ing .strong in colleges all over the James Hopkins, James Riley and country. Sigma Nu has 115 active Greenfield Quarles. all from the chapters with an enrollment of West. Hopkins was the leader of 58,000 members while Alpha Tau the group and his knowledge of Omega can boast of 116 chapters, Masonry is evident in the Ritual massing 53,670. Their respective Down the parade ground pass the famous VMI lines as did many of those on the sidelines and and Constitution of the Fr»ternity. Natioiu^ headquarters are in In- hundreds well-lknown and unknown In the many "bid torps" that have stood by the guard tree since Sigma Nu was founded next to a dianapolis, Indiana and Champlain, an arsenal became an Institute. large limestone boulder, formerly IlUnois. VMl, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, NOVEMBER 9, 1953
VMI Cadet Sports Staff Maw Makes It 54 LYLE D. HARLOW Watchmaker and Jeweler 5 W. Washington St. Phone 1232 J. W. LANGHAMMER Co-Sports Editor
W. O. TURNER, JR. Co-Sports Editor SPORTSWRITERS Boxley Quarries
Johnny Mapp, Mud White, Jock Wheeler, Bob Wentz Crushed Limestone Ed Chauncey, Perry Archer, Jack Davis, and Crushed Granite Woohvine To Mapp Aerial W. W. Boxley & Co. Pyrotechnics 'Outrun^ Tribe 711 BOXLEY BUILDING ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (Continued from Page 1 A promising drive by the Indi- two on a "spinner," but, on second and flzzled when Woolwine, who down, rifled a 15-yard aerial to played quite a ball game this cold Bowman, who was dropped by November day, intercepted Sum Lavery on the VMI one. ner's pass on the VMI 35-yard line INDIANS SCORE and returned it to the mid-field Sumner sneaked over on the stripe. Runs by Servidio and Wool- STATE next play to send the Tribe in,to wine, and a 36-yard pass-play from the lead. Tommy Martin's tty for Woolwine to Bill Ralph gave the extra-point was wide, and, with Keydets a first down on the Indian Tues. Wed. Thurs. seven minutes and 15 seconds his- 2. Woolwine tallied on a "keep," tory, the William and Mary Indiafas to rocket the upset-minded Sold- *SC> BIG* led, 64). iers into 13-6 cushion. Moments IS Midway of the second quarter, later, with 45 seconds remaining tackle Bill Miller pounced on Bow- in the first half, Woolwine made it VERY man's fumble to present the Key- 14-6 with a perfect placement. dets with their first scoring, oppor- William and Mary returned with BIG! tunity of the afternoon. Woohvine, a venegence at the start of the on a neatly-executed "keep" went second half, scoring two touch- 4 yards. Nick Servidio crashed downs in four minutes. Tommy through center for 4, and» WQQI- Martin took the kick-off and re- wine, with another 4-yard faihDIe, turned it 26-yards to the William made it first and ten on the^Ijit and Mary 36-yard line. Bowman dian 37-yard line. With Servidio took a hand-off from Sumner and and Woolwine doing most of- the rolled 49 yards before Lavery final- "lugging," VMI moved the pigskin ly knocked the "Emporia Express" down to the William and Mary 5- out of bounds. Sumner went the yard line. Three consecutive last yard on a "keep." The score- "sneaks" by Woolwine netted only board clock showed that a minute 3 yards, and, with fourth and goal and 20 seconds had elapsed when TOUCHDOWN BOUND: Johnny Mapp, leading point-maker in the Southern Conference to go for a TD, a pitch-out,, fro|n Martin converted, but the Keydets shows why as he scores the first Keydet 6 - pojuii-r on a 5 - yard ramble in second quarter. Woolwine to Charlie Lavery was still led, 14-13. stopped 2 yards short of the goal. The Indians took the lead the VKO .WARNER BROS.TT»
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' > irfdANOKE, VA. • i/ «!I1>U1 ... Wi,. GREYHOUND R.C. NOTES Armed Forces The World In Review J' By DICK MARTIN By A. L. MILLER By E. M. NEWTON training—harder than any of the The enormous change which has to respond to such influences than "Why Do They Join The MaHnes" other services, they have succeed- The American Tariff League, a of free trade with no tariffs at ed in maintaining their reputation taken place during the last gen- their fathers; but the old tradi- In the October 31st issue of one consistent and implacable cham- all would be much more in har- eration in the attitude of educated tional voices of authority no longer of the country's more popular of respect by the civilian popula- pion of. the high protective tariff tion, and other armed services, mony with every other Important men toward the questions of for- appeal to them, and in the hurry weekly magazines there appeared last week submitted its annual without losing any national pres- government policy both foreign mal religious authority and tradi- of modern life the things which an article entit- report to the Congressional Com- tige. tion is nowhere so evident as in are tender and deep and spiritual led "What is mittee assigned to study the possi- and domestic. the generation now entering man- seem to have less and less oppor- Wrong With the Secondly, the "esprit de Corps" bilities of reducing the protective If the major objective of our hood. The college student of to- tunity to be considered in compari- Regulars ? " by has never fallen in the Marines. rates on imports to the United foreign policy is to make our day has not in most cases had the son with the pressing occupations Hanson W. Bald- True, they are not as particular States. Although the contents of allies strong enough to defend formal religious training which his of the present. Men's souls are win. In arriving now as they used to be about their the report was not made public, it themselves with a minimum of father received. He lacks the in- overwhelmed by the great current at an answer to recruits, but this has not prevent- was reported to be as unfriendly to American aid, then to prevent timite knowledge of the Scriptures of the commonplace, the material, this question the ed them from molding their re- low tariffs this year as it has been them from selling their manufac- which all well-trained boys of the the utilitarian, and the student is author brought cruits into real soldiers who hold in the past. tured goods to us in a foolish last generation had; traditional in that current. out the fact that true pride in their unit, whateyer The arguments usually advanc- paradox. authority means less to him and Intellectual Sincerity the various it may be. This "esprit de Corps" ed to discredit a low tariff policy For fifty years, the diplomatic he has grown up in an intellectual If his attention and his interest branches of our is shown not only among the re- sound logical enough when con- and military coalition of England, atmosphere in which the scien- are to be drawn to Figher things NEWTON Armed Forces cruits, but all the way up throu^ sidered from a domestic point of France and the United States has tific generalizations of the last 50 it must be through a leadership were losing their best men mainly the ranks to the Commandant of view alone. The consideration of proven the most potent factor in because of the instability of family years form a part of the every- which faces frankly the philosophy the Marine Corps General Lemuel tariffs from a national rather than international politics. These two life, along with a rapid degenera- day philosophy of life. of his time and which deals with Shepperd, who unquestionably is international level, however, tends nations have proven our most re- the facts of science and of religion tion in "espritde Corps" in the one of the main reasons for the He is not less religious than his to obscure the true issues in- liable allies and, althou((h dif- are to be drawn to higher things armed services of the country. Marine Corps being what it is to- father was at his age nor less volved. The fact is that a system (Continued on page 8) ready to think of service of noble in a spirit of intellectual sincer- Undoubtedly these points have day. things; but there are fewer influ- ity. No cold and formal rationali- been greatly responsible for the In joining the Marines, either ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• m ences in his life to draw his at- zation will suffice, but a leadership large number of ROTC students, as an officer or a recruit, the in- tention to those everlasting ques- which shall be tender, hopeful, particularly at VMI, having shown dividual feels an air of importance, tions which have to do with spiritual, and fearless; in a word, a desire to join the Marine Corps. of dignity, in being in a unit out- human aspirations and human des a religious leadership. Whence VMI recently had the pleasure side of the mass of military per- COMPLIMENTS tiny. His life is less rich in the such a leadership is to come is of having a Marine Corps recruit- sonnel in the other Armed Forces. things which create a religious one of the difficult questions which ing officer visit the post to talk to This feeling undoubtedly arises be- sense. today confronts the church and the first classmen interested in cause of the intense training and Danger of Pressure humanity. joining the Marines. The response strict discipline applied to each of the His danger is the same as that In striving for this leadership, he received from the numbers of marine, which in turn, promotes which confronts the American in religious education should play a the Corps was shocking to mem- in him the feeling that he is not' all business life; that the pressure large part. Religions, just as the bers of the VMI ROTC tactical ,just an ordinary soldier, but rath- of the commonplace and the utili- world itself, is no longer composed staff. In one branch of the Ground er, one among a chosen few. This tarian may crowd out the thought of separate units. Each is uniting, Forces 25 percent of the first class- idea is not as exaggerated as many ARCHITECTS of the larger and deeper questions in many respects, for "common men enrolled applied for a Marine persons believe it to be. defense." This is why it is neces- of philosophy, of religion, and of commission—either regular or re- Another reason for many young sary for everyone to know the service. However narrow may serve. men joining the Marine Corps is why's and wherefore's of his fel- have been the theology of the last Now the question arises as to the feeling of security which it of- low man's faith and even if not century, the religious training why the rush to join the Marines, fers. Because of its limited size, in accord to have mutual respect PROFESSION which went with it brought con- or what's wrong with the Army? and its restricted use overseas, the for his beliefs. tinually before men's minds the There are many answers to this Corps provides the soldier with a things which are spiritual and THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: question, but several in particular more secure future and a more "Nothing would be done at all, eternal.'In the adjustment of men's stand out. stable family life. The fear of mass / if a man waited 'til he could do it thoughts to the changes of the last First, the Marines have shown cuts in the ranks by an economiz- so well that no one could And century much has been done to that it is possible with proper poli- ing government is not as prevelant fault with it. impair the influence of the relig- cies, proper training to rise above as in the other services. —Cardinal Newman ious leadership which comes from the rut into which the other In conclusion it should be noted systematic teaching and formal Armed Forces have fallen in the that the high bond of friendship church organization. past seven years. Through hard (Continued on page 8) No one can be brought into close MILLER & ANDERSON contact today with large student bodies — alert, clean-minded, en- Plumbing • Heating - Appliances thusiastic young men—without a deep sense of the lack in their Winchester Virginia lives of spiritual and religious in- fluences. They are not less quick I
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A girl vocalist, a Richmond- entrance to the building, which country's young men joining the Richmond Sunday night but there er, was Buddy's least heralded, remains in its original position Marine Corps. was a seat empty in the second yet perhaps best performing at- and may be seen today on the row. Oh well, perhaps the next one traction. She had an original style north side of the second stoop. will be on a Saturday night and and looked good in front of the The entire barracks was rebuilt will then be attendable. There was band. She could have sung "Shane" in 1936, and with the completion a slight consolation for the and it sound slightly risque. of the new quadrangle in 1949, McCriim's, Cnc. weekend though, as Buddy Morrow Morrow's band has possibilities. attained its present state. For was entertainirig at W&L. some sixty-eight years after the Some of his arrangements are as Drug Store erection of barracks the south good as they are original. His Air Conditioned MORROW side was considered the front, and Since the band's • formulation, "Night Train" is of the highest the colors were flown from the for Your Comfort quality and though personally I the Morrow aggregation has done twin towers above Washington WELCOMES ALL NEW don't care for blues, nevertheless mostly dance dates, and has be- Arch. 'Following the first World i.hey show originality, which is es- CADETS come quite proficient. Their per- War, however, the colors were formance at the two dances left sential. As time goes on, he will moved to the two poles on the and OUR FRIENDS, few dissatisfied. The Saturday have the opportunity to replace west side of barracks, and this UPPERCLASSMEN afternoon concert was fairly agree- many of his arrangements straight side became the front. For Fountain Service able yet these are numerous items form the book with his own origi- which detract form the all-round nals. If he does this and also adds and Other Drug Store performance, leaving this listener, more polished sidemen, there will JSeeds A scene from "Return To Paradise" starring Gary Cooper and at least, with a low opinion of the be little to blocTc his success. band. Eastman Kodaks Roberta Haynes showing at the State Theatre Sunday and Monday. RAY ANTHONY Aside from himself on trom- chui^ & Films bone, Morrow has no talented solo Playing at W&L's Fancy Dress l/^ HOME MftDE LYRIC ism wh^n the money-craze of the men. The trumpet solo, ordinarily this year will be Ray Anthony. MAYONNAISE 24 hour developing service I 1920's is all around her. a fixture in a band, is practically This mid-term dance is always pop- This is a story of American non-existent with Buddy. His three ular, and Anthony should do much Whitman and Old Dominion I CASQUE D' OR For That Candy Tues. • Wed., Nov. 1011 democracy, of the growth of per- trumpet sections needs a fourth to make the evening a gay one. sonal liberty, of the American heri- horn. Solos alternate between the Ray has been a constant money Simone Signoret is the star of REAL COME IN AND LET'S tage. It is admittedly sentimental, sax men and Buddy. Since his maker since entering the busi- Helmet of Gold, a literal transla- but sentimental in a tasteful man- saxes are far from sensational. ness a few years back. He has SOUTHERN LIVING GET ACQUAINTED tion of the French title, which ner that is an enjoyable contrast Morrow assumes most of the solo achieved this by mixing ultra- gives no hint, however, of the con- to so many sickeningly - sweet duties. Fortunately his trombone commercial sides with excellent tents of the film. It is a smoulder- stories of Hollywood idealism. playing is good, if overworked. His swing numbers. His in-person per- ing, passionate tale of love and vio- Rating***—Excellent drama of rhythm section does well enough, formance should prove interest- R. L. HESS & BRO. lence among the Paris low-life American life. but is hampered by the lack of a ing. about fifty years ago. The main guitar. Watchmaker, Jewelers, Silver, China and Glass character is a sexy blonde whose By adding the fair name of 121 South Main Street hairdo gives the film its title.i She VOCALISTS Ralph Marterie to the list of Mor- FRANCIS COVERS THE The vocalists featured by Mor- is modeled after an actual Apache BIG TOWN row and Anthony, an impressive woman who lived a life of ill fame row really weren't too bad. It is group is established. Lexington at the turn of the century. Fri. - Sat, Nov. 13-14 a pity that he wastes the time of seems headed for a fine year musi- This is the age-old story of the I vocalists and band on such an The latest in the series of cally. I cannot help but think that SWINK'S one real love in the life of a fallen abundnace of blues numbers. "Francis" pictures again stars Don- the finishing touch should be hav- REALY TO WEAR APPAREL and DRY GOODS woman. However, it is given a Frankie Lester has a voice quite ald O'Connor and Francis, the ing Harry James for Finals. 11 East Nelson Street gruesome twist. Marie's love for similar to Frank Sinatra and would talking mule. This one takes place LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA the carpenter and his return of in New York, where O'Connor is that love produces only violence GET THE BEST—GET SEALTEST a newspaper reporter trying to and despair. Marie deserts her for- make good. Francis helps him by Sealtest Dairy Products ATTENTION mer lover, a gangster, to be with overhearing all sorts of scoops and Distributed in Lexington by Take Your Date To The the carpenter. Since she is desired letting him in on them before any by many of the gang leaders, this MAPLE-ROCK DISTRIBUTORS of the other rei*)rters know about WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT provokes numerous fights, mur- them. Complications arise when PHONE LEXINGTON 73 In Lynchburg ders, and a final trip to the gupon^ Franics begins predicting robber tine by the love-stricken carpenter. ies before they occur. Finally, However sordid the film might Francis himself has to appear in be, there is no lack of excitement court to testify in the hilarious * In Richmond in it. Simone Signoret does a fine final scene. University Cleaners job of portraying the shrewd but IT'S passionate Marie of the golden Rating**—A lot of nonsense, 7 N. JEFFERSON ST. hair and opulent body. The mood well-done. of the picture is dark, filled with strange characters, smoky bars, Phillip Levy & Co. winding alleys. It is the rowdy, Pressing While You Wait sordid, but somehow tender, Paris For Quality Furniture of Toulouse Loutrec. This is the In Our Waiting Room real value of the picture. It re- .creates an atmosphere of a time gone by, however sordid that atmosphere may seem. Rating * * * — Moody, steamy drama of Apache love and hate. STATE so BIG Tues. • Thurs., Nov. 10-12 so BIG is a dramatiztaion of Edna Ferber's best-seller of some years ago. On the screen it keeps the wholesome vigor and idealistic spirit of the novel. It concerns Selina Pealie, played by Jane Wy- man, who is driven out on her own in the world by the death of her father. The action starts in the 1890's on the broad, blustering prairies. Selina goes to a Mid- western farming village to teach school. She meets and falls in love with a strong, idealistic, widowed farmer, and they marry. The rest of the story carries Selina through her marriage, the growth of her son, her struggle on the farm to support the family after her hus- Start band's death, and her individual-
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STEAKS A SPECIALTY PHONE 728 fiGOEE WITH MORE PEOPLE THAN AKJV OTHEQ. CI(^ARE-rrE J Milton and the 'f'li'st World War. During Personages Founders Day World In Review Superintendents his decade as superintendent he (Continued from Page 6) (Continued from page 2) saw the Institute enter into its (Continued from Page 3) (Continued from Page 2) (Continued from Page 2) ferences of opinion are bound to a $26,000,000 facility which GE second century of existence. Of the many in the industrial operates for the United States ing as Jackson Memorial Hall, Crozet was chiefly responsible for develop between three democra- General Richard J. Marshall saw field, here are but a few: Edwin tic countries, these differences Atomic Energy Commission. Maury-Brooke Hall and the Aca- Hodge, Jr., '11, head of the Pitts- the drawing up of the first set of action in both World Wars before VMI regulations, many of which have proven insurmountable. A In 1952 the General was selected demic Building were erected dur- returning to VMI. During his ad- burgh Forging Company. Martin closer economic union at this turn by the VMI Board of Visitors as ing his stay. L. Cannon, '06, head of Cannon such as the rolling up of mattres- ministration the barracks were en- would produce an even stronger 8th Superintendent of the Vir- The fourth superintendent. Gen- Manufacturing Company of North ses, are still in practice. The regu- larged and the Institute brought lations concerning uniform and united front. ginia Military Institute. He suc- eral W. H. Cocke was a veteran up to date. Carolina. Harry A. DeButts, '16, ceeded Lt. General Richard J. other military points reflect his ex- France today needs the oppoiS of the Spanish American War and Major General William H. Mil- President of Southern Railways. Marshall, who retired after six perience as a member of the staff tunity to earn, not borrow, Amer- the first World War. Under Gen- ton is in his second year as super- years in the office. In the field of politics the fore- at the U. S. Military Academy. ican dollars. Her production last eral Cocke's administration the intendent. Prior to his appoint- General Milton's family has had most are Joseph H. Short, '25, In August of 1839 the Board year surpassed that of even her academic standards were greatly ment General Milton was manager long association with the Institute. press secretary to President Tru- of Visitors officially named Francis best prewar years. The weakness improved. of the General Electric Plastics is a tragically unsound currency. The first member of the Milton man and Porter A. McCray, '30, an H. Smith as commandant or princi- General John A. Lejeune as fifth Division. As her historic markets (Russia, family to attend VMI entered in official of the ECA, with its visual pal professor. As a former soldier superintendent brought a glorious Poland and the Balkans) are now the class of 1853. The Superinten- aid department. and, at the time, head of the math- record to VMI. General Lejeune closed to her, she must of neces- dent's father attended the Insti- VMI Produces College Presidents ematics department at Hampden- graduated from the United States DRY CLEANING sity trade with America on equal tute and was graduated in 1888. One of the 12 college presidents Sydney College, General Smith was Naval Academy, served as an of- footing with American firms. Her The General is an Episcopalian Brown's Cleaning Works that have been graduted from also a fortunate choice for the In- ficer in the Marine Corps and in export products, mostly luxuries and a former vestryman of St. 14 S. Randolph Street VMI is now serving in that capaci- stitute. World War I commanded the Sec- like wine, perfume, cosmetics, fine Stephen's Church, Pittsfield, Mas- Phone 282 With the appointment of Col. ond Division. He resigned his posi- ty at Madison College in Harrison- clothes and leather products are sachusetts. He was married in "Press While You Wait" Preston as professor of modern tion as head of the Marine Corps burg. He is also the former super undeniably the finest in the field. 1922 to the former Miss Lois languages and the acquiring of a to accept the office of superinten- intendent of public instruction for Preston of Athens, Pennsylvania. the state of Virginia. surgeon and steward, VMI was If Americans could buy thssa at dent. The Institute under his guid- the natural price rather than They have four children, Of the famous personages that ready to operate. The curriculum ance continued to prosper. tariff-inflated price it would give world, our products could find a have attended VMI but have not included mathematics, drawing, Major General Charles E. Kil- : Power : a measureable boost to the Amer- profitable market abroad, once • graduated these men stand in the languages, philosophy, astronomy, bourne distinguished himself in ican standard of living because these two nations have the money foreground: Rear Admiral Richard geology, and civil engineering as two wars, the Spanish American Equipment American products in this field to pay for them. E. Byrd, '08; Brigadier General well as as instruction in military are generally inferior to the If the big three western nations Lewis B. Puller, '21; the late engineering and infantry and ar- : Co. French. France on the other hand developed a trilateral free trade 1• Generals Walton H. Walker, '09; tillery tactics. On November 11, F. W. Hubbard 1839 the first Corps of Cadets, 32 by earning American dollars could policy, the smaller nations would I Electrical ^d ; George S. Patton, '07; and Lieu- place her own currency on a sound of necessity have to fall in line. Insurance Agency tenant General Simon B. Buckner, strong, reported to relieve the mil- I Meclianical Equipment • itary garrison of the arsenal. With basis and start buying from us the This would in turn create a solid All Lines of Insurance 1 PHONE 6-2746 JC '06. products that she needs, without western economic front which Farmville, Virginia Perhaps the most distinguished the posting of the first sentinal. 11307 W. Main St., P.O. Box 1-G, I us first giving her the money. would leave Russia out in the cold Planters Bank Building graduate of the Institute is George Cadet John B. Strange, VMI for- ; Riehmond 1, Va. Z Although English products dif- war by making trade with her un- Phone 248 Catlett Marshall, class of 1901. mally undertook its position as "the healthful and pleasant abode fer from the French, she too would necessary. General Marshall served as Chief of a crowd of honorable youths." benefit in the same way that of Staff for the armed forces dur- France would. Her products are ing the recent World War. In addi- good-witness her fine automobiles tion to this General Marshall has Miss McCarron Florist and can find a ready market here. been both Secretary of State and 722 Main Street l^ynchburg, Va. Since American farm, construc- Secertary of Defense. It was dur- COMPLIMENTS tion, and manufacturing machi- ORCHIDS - GARDENIAS - ROSES ing his term as Secretary of State nery is considered the best in the CORSAGES —A SPECIALTY that he introduced his famous OF Marshall Plan that he recently re- ceived the Nobel Peace prize Compliments of W. C. 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