The eorgia Herald
VolumeVIII November—December, 1040 Nos. 2 and
PUBLISHED BY STUDENTS OF GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE, GA. 1891 mo .'.'
V FIFTIETH YEAR
Member of the University System of Georgia
The only Four-Year Land Grant College For Negroes in Georgia
A COLLEGE that emphasizes the appreciation of education; common sense methods to the everyday problems of Kfe.
A COLLEGE where every young man may learn to work with his hands and realize the glory of manual labor.
A COLLEGE where every young woman may learn and realize the joy of operating a well-planned and well-rounded home life.
A COLLEGE that develops one culturally and at the same time* prepares one to earn a decent living.
A COLLEGE that offers a common sense program of educational opportunities for ambitious young men and women.
GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE Christmas Greetings From » * I_ The Herald f THE GEORGIA HERALD The first quarters work is about VOL. VIII NOS. 2 AND 3 finished; examinations are coming up and then the annual Christmas vaca- tion. Yes, ChrisLmas vacation, dear oid precious, long waited for Christ- mas vacation. The time when we THE STAFF can all go home, give and receive pres- Frank McCoy Editor-in-Chief ents, caids, goodies and a host of other Walter Williams - __ Associate Editor nice things. Yes, Christmas, the time Secretary when we celebrate the adorable Master Roberta Robinson — - Jesus' birthday and sing carols and George Kent Literary Editor praises unto Him. The idea of pres- Gloria Games Feature Editor ents and carols began in Bethlehem of Emma R. Turner Feature Editor judea at the time of Christ's birth and Albert Thompson — - —- Alumni Editor man has been carrying en in an en- Gladys Porter — Exchange Editor joyable and happy way every since. No doubt, there'll be thousands of peo- James E. McCoy — Sports Editor - News Editor ple around us who will not enjoy the Wilbur Johnson blessings, and festivities that the William Moore - Art Editor Christmas season usually brings. Hence. Lougene Williams — International News Editor Chapel Notes we sincerely trust that you fortunate Gertrude Manning ones will think soberly and cheerfully Addie Seales _- Faculty Notes about those unfortunate humans and Charles Thompson Business Manager remember the verse "It is more blessed Homer Allen -- Advertising Manager to give than to receive." We hope Walter Dawkins — — Circulation Manager you'll leave here with a giving attitude- Beretha Rivers — .- Club Reporter 1 , Even give praise to God for allowing Roscoe Fannin Photographer you to see another Christmas, tor Mary Butler Typist health, strength, clothing and blessings Miss J, L. Lester , Adviser of liberty, happiness and life. Here's hoping you will ever think about your future well-being as you celebrate this holiday period. "Peace on earth good CO NT ENT S will to all mankind" only challenges us
Fall Quarter Examinations THANKSGIVING HOME - COMING Arriving on' the campus like excited "He who thanks but with the PiesiQeru 3. F. Hubert seated in Iviel- kias came the old Geoigia State Alum- lips drim Auditoiium on Friday, November ni and famihts, led by -oSt year's ciop 2y, mat the fail auarter examinations Thanks but in part; of graduates, to witness the most out- will soon ue given ana he urges ah standing onnoa. a.iair of the ooil3ge, students to pass their examinations. The full of the true Thanks- "Homecoming on Turkey Day." One He stated that a student failing in at giving couici haiuiy move around cur vast least two-thirds' of his courses win Comes from the heart." campus for reunions of tears, laugh- peii.aps receive a notice requesting Shedd ter, and meir.ment. Our visitors and him riot to return until the following' alumni came from all over the coun- school year. Never has tne cycie of years brought uy 10 tssie that good 'ole Georgia Slate spirit and to feel their college Al. students should make the best us a liianksgiving day wherein we, as .scholastic record that they possiDiy days a tnirg of the present. American citizens and as human be- :an because that is the only record that 'The Tige?s hod ;s their opposition the Col.ege will have of a student when ings, have so mucn to i^e thankful for. Ithe Paine College Lions. The score he leaves. \our purpose of coming to We are thank-ul for hearts that are fill-^ 0-0; a sfte 1 game we all admit. Dur- co.lege is to get the work assigned you ed with peace, charity, and hope. We ing the half, "Miss Georgia State," oy taking instructions as emphasized are thankful for the opportunity to charmingly made her spectacular ap- by President B. F. Hubert. pearance wearing a cape of school be ab.e LO mas.e oiiiers happy, by ways colors, her arms filled with beautiful of contributing to these who are less white chrysanthemums. She was fortunate tnan we are. The con- crowned by one of her two lovely at- What Thanksgiving Means To Me sciousness of a Supreme Being, and tendants. Miss "Ag»' and Miss the freedom to worship as we so de- I like to think of Thanksgiving as an "Trade" were riding with "Miss Georgia sire, give us another thing to be thank- State." All made a beautiful picture everyday reminder of giving thanks for ful for. ail the Common Blessings" which are representing Georgia State feminine .so generously bestowed upon man, in- With graterui hearts, we turn to pulchritude and masculine taste. The stead of thinking of it as one special God-like prayer for a continual, state Freshmen girls gave an exhibition of day of the year, when one feasts most o, peace. We are tnankfui for the gymnastics which could not under any elaborately, goes to a movie, a football freedom of our land and the challenge possible circumstances be surpassed. game, or whatever else happens to meet that this freedom brings. We can spend They wore white suits, white shoes, and .one's fancy. our 'thanksgiving' without the fear oi green caps. After the game, the stu- I emphasize the '-Common Blessings" death hovering over our heads. dents were called to a delicious Turkey- day dinner. because, I feel that they form the ba- Then too, there are the traditional sis of our everyday lives, which makes The dance was a jolly affair to the pleasuie events to be enjoyed during visitors as weT as students. Every- them a necessity. Very few of us the holidays—the thrilling college body was looking for some friend in are blessed with the luxuries, the rich- football games, annual home-comings the crowd. Fall colored suits, dresses, es and the comforts that the million- to respective Alma Maters, and trips. and flowers were enough decoration to aire has. but all of us can be blessed But these must not overshadow the give all who looked over the crowd a with the ' Spirit" that it takes to make spiritual significance of the day. We gay and merrv holiday feeling. ; us thrnkful. demonstrate our thanks by being thank- , Some of the Alumni whom I saw Being thankful, to me, is a spirit that fu . every single individual can acquire, if during the day (I hope I didn't miss lie will. Here at the College, we, as Thanksgiving is not a specific festi- you) > were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Coop- ■students, should make it a constant val; it marks a continuity of goodwill, er, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Childers, Mr. Tiabit, to express our thanks and ap- charity, and peace. We should not and Mrs. Robert Blakeney and Jr., Mr. preciation to our President, ou teach- show our thanks on one day only and and Mrs. Ellie Gay. Mr. and Mrs. Hom- ers, our room-mates and our iriends wait until the year comes around er Edwards, daughter, Barbara Jean; for whatever kindness they show us again, but every day and in every Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Maddox, Mr. daily, because each of them is al- deed we should open our thankful and Mrs. Johney McDouglas and daugh- ways responsible, in one way or anoth- hearts to shed some ray of sunlight in ter, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bowles, Mr. and er, for making our stay here an enioy- a world torn with grief, wars, and Mrs. Edward Pawnt, Mr. and Mrs. able one. hatred. Watson Blount, Mr. and Mrs. Ossie Even though our blessings may be As students, are we thankful every Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bolden, small, if WP greet them with grateful- day or one day each year? Do we of- Mr. and Mrs. Doc Brown, Mr. and Mrs. ness, we shall learn that our small ten make our parents thankful for us F'uker, Mrs. A. Wilev Simmons. Miss preciation to our President, our teach- through c-ur thankfulness to them? Juliett Midgett, Miss Willie M. Wallace, ings, and we shall find that the great- Are we reallv thankful in the true Miss Dannie Densler, Miss Irene Brown, est blessings without thanks are soon meaning of the word? The staff sin- Miss Marie Davis, Miss Lessie Butler, of little value to our happiness—so, let cerely hopes that each student can Miss B Little. Miss Catherine Randal, "s aH reconsider our blessings and of- answer each of these questions in the Miss Nancy Armstead. Miss Matilda fer thanks for them with bended heads, affirmative. Densler, Miss Lenora Durham, Miss L. and make Thanksgiving a day that S Skrine, Miss Dorothy Furlow, Miss lingers! "We have so much for which to Frankie Robinson. Miss Reatha Qibbs. By be thankful Evelyn L. Wilkerson Let us share it with another." Continued on page eight THE GEORGIA HERALD gin operation was the College Co-op Fashion Scenes at Moss Bowl Shoppe. £_This store was located in The Moss Bowl was beautifully deco- ENTERPRISES a small six by eight room off the cam- rated with students, alumni and friends. By J. H. Gadson pus so that it would have to pay taxes Colors blending like those of a rain- On November 12, 1940, at the confer- and meet the competition of the neigh- bow. Katherine Smith looking as r ence of Land Grant College Presidents borhood establishments. | During the though she had just stepped out oi first year of operation, the Shoppe did * held in Chicago, Mr. James A. Gadson, Vogue with a gorgeous tweed suit, Jr., head of the Division of Business a gross business of $1,440. The store beautifully lined. Jerry Moody look- Practice at this school, spoke eifective- soon outgrew its quarters, and as a ing collegiate in a red corduroy skirt, ly on Faculty-Student Enterprises. result it now occvp'es the space that with a white brushed wool sweater In way of introduction, the speaker was previously taken by three stores. and a red beanie. Ruby Richardson informed us about the Rochdale so- A*t the present time there are five de- from Rome, a graduate, was lovely in ciety of Equitable pioneers and its prin- partments: Bookstore, Cafeteria. Cloth- blue and wine. She wore a stunning ing and Notions, Confectionery and ciples. He stated, "Less than one hun- hat of black fur. Frances Jackson, dred years ago, in 1844, twenty-eignt Filling Station, f The equipment is val- very good in wine military jacket, with impoverished weavers in the town ol ued at S3,000 and the stock of merchan- this she wore a tan skirt. Those At- Rochdale, England, began a consumer dise at Si,500. [_Sales for the latest fis- lanta fella's looking sharp as a tack- cooperation as it is Known today. cal year exceeded $12,000; a 10 percent but what else? Virginia Denegal seen Their cooperative enterprise, called the l__dividend was paid last May. in a tan shelton wool jacket, very Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, The membership of the Association smartly draped, looking good as usual. was founded on the following principles: has row reached 391, and !s composed Robbie Ruth Steele's aunt was most 1. Capital for operating the society of 44 faculty members and 347 students. "burning in a rust novelty 2-piece suit : was to be supplied by its members. The Association adheres strictly to -• '.H brown accessories. Hilda Big- 2. Each member was to be allowed Rochdale Principles. A board of direc- gins attractive in a one-piece woolen one vote regardless of his investment. tors comprised of twelve students and dress with lamb wool jacket. 3. A small rate of interest was to teachers decides its policies. Shares rvirirg the ha'f the freshmen were .1 be paid on the investment of each mem- cost si.on each. mry_^dclifjQXLal^§api=' "M-V cute in white dresses and "green ber. ital contribution above the .S1.00 mem- cans." Miss Georgia State was sweet 4. Patronage dividends were to be bership fee goes intrv a loan fund which in a suit of royal blue wool crepe ana, paid according to the purchases made bears interest and is subject to with- r> corduroy cape lined with gold satin. hy all the members from their store. drawal by members upon request. Each Miss Trade very pretty, dressed in the 5. All merchandise was to be sold for member has one vote regardless of the co'ors of the Trade Association— p-een ard gold. Miss Ag picturesque » cash at market prices. amount cf his investment. Merchan- He declared that the installation of dise is sold for cash at market prices.'' ,•- her cape of blue velveteen with the cooperative movement in our col- r Two of the difficulties encountered, —b't° sat-'n lining. leges offers two things. First, an op- /however, have been: 1. Obtaining Jrsse Carson was hard as ever in portunity for the Negro to raise his competent managers and, 2. Loss that a greenish-brown suit which looked as economic status and, secondly, provide comes from credit sales. though no one else was made to wear a business laboratory for students. LUiipre are two otbe>' co-operati\n it hut him. Laura Densler, very chic These ends have been accomplished on+PTjrises en the campus and both arp in steel blue dress and a three-quarter at three Negro institutions. One is housing projects. One, is operated by length fur coat. Mary Crouch, smart Paine College, Augusta, Ga., which has students who have been able to feed in a wine suit trimmed with fur. Two done so through a "Food and Eat Shop" arid house themselves for less than graduates seen in dark maroon— - Sa- established in the fall of 1940. Dillard "SOO a month eacb. The other is oP- die Davis and Alma Reed. Both •university's co-orerative with a mem- p-rotprt by teachers. very smartly dressed. Joe Brown was bersbin of seventy-six students and ' Future plans include the following: cute in red woolen suit, with this she eighteen teachers, sells student sup- 1. Beauty parlor and barber shop. were a tan blouse with bishop sleeves. plies. S^les for 1939 exceeded $3,00U 3. Moving picture theatre. To add to the cuteness she had on a and a dividerd of 5 percent was paid 3. Expansion of present store to in- pair of these popular knee-length socks- . to members. clude groceries and meats. —red! /^The Georgia State College Coopera- 4. Dry Cleaning plant. On the opposite side of the Moss Bowl, I / tive Association was rounded on De- 5. Roadside Farmers Market. the side of the visiting team, were' cember 10, 1935 /with forty-four stu- Deserving attention is the fact that models just like those from the latest dents and teachers. The capital in- the cooperative movement on the cam- fashion magazines of course these vestment was #32.80 received from mem- pus is an outgrowth of work started were members of the faculty. bership dues paid at the time. eight years ago by some students and From its beginning the organization teachers, who^ under the guidance aL "The benefits to be derived from the has received ardent support from Pres- PresidejrrtJHubert, hnilt. the Hnmrmmity cooperative movement will be gained ident B. F. Hubert. Though practical- Cooperative Store at the Log Cabin by cooperative buying and selling on ly every member of the Georgia State Center, Mayfield, Ga. This store not the campus, the students and faculty College staff is not a member of the "only serves that "agricultural commu- will be able to stretch further their in- cooperative, a noteworthy fact brought nity by reducing the cost of mercnan- comes. In addition, the co-operative out was that, "At first there was more dise to its inhabitants, but it also serves enterprise can serve as a business lab- * active student support than there was as a market for the purhase and sale oratory for students and, lastly, the support from the faculty.'' of agricultural products of farmers oi College can use its co-operative efforts Mr. Gadson related the progress of this area. as a means for spreading its influence this venture. "The initial unit to be- In conclusion, Mr. Gadson stated, outside the campus walks.'' THE GEORGIA HERALD
OUTLTDOOR THEATRE and PARK Coventry, Bristol, Liverpool, and Bir- THE NEGRO FARMER mingham. The Georgia Ctate College is build- The R. A. F. has not been idle. Brit- ing an outdoor theatre and park on Under the Roosevelt Administra- the campus. This park and theatre ian's bulldog pilots have bombed ob- tion «& is being built on the edge of the water. jectives in Norway, Holland, Belgium, By William Richie Here there will be constructed a beau- the Channel ports of France, Berlin, tiful barbecue Pit where meals can be Bremen and Munich. Germany has In 1932, when the present adminis- prepared for visiting groups. It is also also tightened her submarine blockade. tration came into power, it found that expected that student and alumni the farmers throughout the United groups will use this park for various British shipping is suffering as a re- kinds of recreational and inspiration- sult of the U-boat attacks. States were the victims of an economy al programs. Tennis and other outdoor Germany is quite busy on the diplo- which made all phases of iarmirg a A »ports will be featured. A fine harbor matic front. She has held conferences risky and profitable occupation. This will be developed on the edge of the with envoys from Spain, Italy, Hunga- was especially true among the 73,0U0 park. Here, a boathouse will be built. ry, Russia and Marshall Petain oi Negro farmers of Georgia. The once Several boats will be purchased by the France. Bulgaria has refused to en- prosperous Negro farmer with a heavy Student Activity Committee. These ter any agreement with the Axis un- mortgage indebtedness, with his fer- boats will be available at all times for less she gets the consent of Soviet tile soil being deteriorating before his boating, fishing, trapping and for ducK Russia. ayes, and operating under heavy eco- and marsh hen hunting. Facilities German troops have moved into Rou- nomic pressure, found that he was will also be developed for swimming. mania. They claim they are there for caught in a downward spiral of de- This open air theatre and park will the purpose of protecting the vital oil creasing economic opportunity. With provide for the students of Georgia wells; "maybe so, but from recent devel- such conditions existing among t*ie State College attractions and services opments, it seems that Rumania is a farmers, both white and black, it was not found in many of the institutions German jumping off place for a thrust necessary for the administration to in this country. Students and teach- to the East and the Suez Canal. In instate a farm program that would ers are urged to cooperate in these ef- order to do that, they must march help the farmers solve the problems forts for college and community im- through Turkey. The Turks have made which were confronting them. provement. it plain that they will fight off any Under the administration of Presi- dent Roosevelt, a iarm rehabilitation k/- — Nazi attempt that will violate her rights. ■ Italy got ambitious a few weeks ago. program was launched. The A. A. A. INCREASE IN ACREAGE She sent Premiere Metaxas an ultima- sought to reduce the acreage of cash ON COLLEGE FARM tum demanding use of Greek military crops and devote the acreage to soil f^Five hundred and sixty-six bushels of and naval b^ses. The Greeks rejected improvement crops of the food crops ' corn produced on 14 acres of land were the ultimatum, and Mussolini sent his and at the same time give the farmers legicns into Greek territory. a subsidary. The Negro farmers have harvested on the Georgia State (Jol- The Italians used Albania as a jump- cooperated with this agency and have ege farm this year, as reported by R. i^pr off place for the invasion, but f-' received a f a i r renumeration. An- A. Thomas, farm superintendent. This invpsion did not meet the usual Blitz- other agency which has helped the acreage of 40.5 bushels per acre, is kreig success. The ferocious defense Negro farmer to a great extent is the ligh above the average (13 bushels per of the Greek cavalry, with the assist- Farm Security Administration. The acre) for the state. ance of wet snowy weather, beat off the agency has for its sole purpose the re- Ten years ago, the College farm pro- Italian onslaught. Now, the British habilitation of farm families which are duced only 12 bushels per acre; how- are in the fight, The R. A. F. raided unable to get help elsewhere. (There ever by producing soil improvement Ortrants, one lof Italy's chief naval bases have been approximately 50,0UCJ loans crops, the yield has been greatly increas- and severely damaged the bulk of the made to Negro farmers in the last five ed. In the two-year rotation which is fleet. With the assistance of the R. years. The Negro farmers under this practiced, corn is, followed by winter A. F., the Greeks have penetrated into agency have been taught better ways peas and later in the winter with soy- Fascist Albania, captured Koritza and of living. beans and velvet beans as a hay crop Agricastra, two of the Fascist chief ► The Rural Electrical Administration the following summer. supply bases. Mussolini's sons are has carried thousands and thousands Super phosphate and potassium fighting in the air and his chief war of miles of power to the Negro farmer. (0-10-4) was the type of fertilizer used lord, Rodalfia, is now in command of Many things which once were viewed at the rate of 200 pounds per acre. The the retreating Fascist forces. Up to far off, have been brought to the farm- variety of corn was hatley's prolific now, the British and Greeks have se- ers through the radio, which to a large seeded 18 inches in drill in rows five riously crippled Italy's supply line to extent, was made possible through the feet apart. per African army, which in turn is Rural Electrical Administration. The making things serious for Grazziani, Roosevelt administration has sought in INTERNATIONAL NEWS Hr)p Italian African war lord. every possible way to facilitate farm There has been no let up in the General DeGaulle, commander of the home ownership among all farmers; to struggle of World War No. n. Although French forces, reported success in Af- aid families stranded on submarginai winter is approaching fast, England rica. According to his reports, he has land; to improve lease contracts and and Germany are hammering desper- 35.000 black troops, 1,000 aviators, and land-lord tennant relationships; and ately at each other's life lines. Ger- quite a strong naval unit. Vine La- in general it has encouraged farmers many has bombed some of Britain's Francias Free Forces de Monsieur De bv providing security irregardless of important industrial centers, such as Gamlle. race. • THE GEORGIA HERALD 4^ 1/ * 1 * Whispering Moss Presents: New Faculty Member The Lajivers Club—President, Ruby WHISPERING MOSS | Lovett; Vice President, Walter Lawson; A new member of the Georgia State Charter Members, Gerry Moody and College Staff is Reverend A. E. Peacock, Clabourne Blount, (interesting, eh?). Hi, Mr. and Miss Chatter: how was\ invited to be the College chaplain. He is a native of Sierra Leone, British West Thanksgiving with you? I know what Well, as I go "Ridin' and Jivin I like the "Lonely Wanderer," (a new Africa, and has been in this country only you're saying, it really was a killer. The recording by Erskine Hawkins); "I'll eight years. In the fall of 1932, he en- Jitterbugs did jump at the dance, I only Get By" until Christmas season. So tered Wilberforce University and there hope none of them tore their "Drapes.^ take it easy until you see Santa, all you took his B. S. in Agriculture. He re- Former students were all present and jitterbugs . . . John Lee, your two-part mained there longer and was granted on time to dig their favorite jives and symphonies don't work anymore ... Do his Bachelor of Divinity degree. Prom ask Ole' Moss did they dig—Easy now. you dig? there Reverend Peacock went to Howard Just here I have an important question University, where he received the Mas- which is . . .f Julia Whitaker. what hap- Here's wishing for each of you dear A ter of Arts degree. At the time he was pened to Fred Owens whpn .Tamp7"symfK readers a very Merry Xmas and a Happy requested to come here, he was pastor- came_on the scene? It's a mystery to New Year. May Santa fill every sack ing Grant AME church in Boston, Mass. the Moss how some people make such (sock) with Health, Happiness and Good J perfect exits . . When needed . . Jack Marks. "Confused" Parrot's girl friend was Signed, here—Mildred Johnson. Jack, did you "The Whispering Moss." Dramatic Club News get to see "Liz?" Odessa Marrino's By Wilber Johnson v ^favorite jive was here in the person of The Georgia State College Dramatic "Major," her very word . . . Devoe Brown Senior Tea Club will present two one-act plays, en- was seen with Bennett Little, (in the titled "Everything's Off and "Christ- * groove now) . . . G-wen Edwards was all "How do you do? May I take your mas Awakening" in Meldrim Auditorium agio when Jimmy Wilson came on the wraps?" pleasantly asked a senior girl on December 14 at 8:00 p. m. scene . . . We. Bowers and "The Sauank" as we stepped into the hall of our pres- "Christmas Awakening" is a very strolling . . . Albert Thompson plus M. ident's home on Sunday, November 17. serious play which carries the spirit of Gordon and L. Butler equals, Oh Honey From the next room came sounds we Christmas. "Everything's Off" is a com- Hush! Ij^. . What a.rha.zing_ affairs we recognized as voices of, gay, young, mod- edy which affords much laughter and do__get . . . Virginia Ramsby and Hay- erns gone sophisticate. Already the fun for everyone. The officers of the wood Anderson, I ask you, "Ain't love quiet, dignified air of the place had en- Dramatic Club for the term '40-'4l are: grand?" \ veloped and we put aside our usual care- Gloria Gaines, president; Laura Buck- free manner for one more quiet and re- Notice — Notice ner, vice president; Caldonia Pruitt fined. secretary; Mary Clarke, assistant; sec- The Children's Hour wiil be held on retary; Frank McCoy, treasurer; Walter Friday in the Library (children's room) Quickly we were shown into the liv- will the following please bo present— ing room, warmed by a friendly fire. Its Williams, business manager; Lougene Marg. Gannaway, Pewee Forcsor; Bill golds and reds gave a picturesque glow Williams, Wilbur Johnson, reporters; Tilly, Loomus Jackson and Doris Mid- to the healthy, rich brown complexions Mary Butler, Bereatha Rivers, Calzcna gett. and its brilliance accented sharply the Johnson, wardrobe mistresses; N. Davis, sparkle in the clear, bright eyes. Claude Mitchell, electricians; Irving One Time Only Collins, Cornell Martin, John Gold- Mary Wilkerson did talk long and In a few moments we gave attention smith, Prop. Managers; Addie Seales, sweet to Ernest Williams on Turkey day to the charming mistress of ceremonies, Herbert King, Concetics; Miss Walker, even tho' his girl friend was present . . . Sarlie B. Knockum. There, were selec- advisor. Disillusioned Addie Seales is digging tions by the College boys' quartet, girls' V James McCoy—one time . . . Banks, why trio and piano< and vocal solos by several did you let your room-mate take your talented students. Last of all were the * girl? Man, rise and shine! ! ... Oh songs of the guest artist, twelve-year- HOME ECONOMICS Kate, a few "frails" (chicks) were say- od William Pleasant, tenor. His full, CONFERENCE ing your "stud" (boy friend) is a sharp rounded tones enchanted his audience By Miriam Grant blade, who'd make a coed's heart go and we clapped for more. For encores "willy-nilly." ... To a certain interested he gave several imitations, of which The Home Economics Depaprtment of lady—Homer Allen's interest is defi- probably the most effective was his idea Georgia State College was hostess to a nitely in Columbus, Ga. . . . They tell me of a cat and dog fight. district conference of Home Economics there's a Walter Williams Sorority in In the dining room we found a table teachers Thursday, November 7, 1940. the girls' Dorm. The latest reliable in- beautifully set with silver service. Each Attending were instructors from schools formation is that the organization is not passed around, helping himself to de- in Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, thriving—"Go on, Gates, don't you join licious open-face sandwiches of pimento Liberty, Mclntosh, Pierce and Toombs that." and cheese, egg and olive, and cookies counties. Mrs. M. B. Lewis, district Listen — Listen and pink and white mints. Then we met supervisor of Home Economics, presided It seems like Albert "Beechnut" the lovely Ann Talley, who poured tea. and was assisted by Miss Elizabeth Mayes, state supervisor. Also in at- Thompson has the whole school chew- The guests lingered over their refresh- ing, in classes and out. Watch your ments and then thanked the seniors for tendance were Misses D. Lewis and V. laurels, boys, they all like to chew. a delightful afternoon. fContinuedon page eight) 38355 / THE GEORGIA HERALD Georgia, this quartet has held its owa GEORGIA'S VICTORY SONG ability in the first quarter and threat- ened Edward Waters' goal several times. against all opposition. Down on the coast in Georgia Long kicks by "Brick" Johnson kept Ed. Elmer Brown, Captain of the Orange There stands a school so fair, Waters out of severe danger, although and Blue for two years, climaxed a bril- Her sons and daughters loyal in the first half, State was able to re- liant career after four years on the var- Will always do their share; turn the ball in each instance of a kick. sity. He sacrificed his "ole" spot at They come from North, East, South & Ed. Waters returned to the field after fullback and switched to end for added West, the half with a winning spirit, and made weight and defensive strength in the They come to Georgia State- a quick touchdown when a sneaky side- line. Along with Captain Brown, John- For there they learn to do life's tasks line pass was caught by "Brick" John- ny King and Cornell Martin have spent And knowledge to partake. son, who later went over the goal line four years on the varsity, with Charles CHORUS: for a touchdown. A second touchdown Thompson joining the varsity his junior Georgia! Georgia! We love thee; was made later after several Ed. Waters year. Love thy moss decked old oak trees, passes were completed. The game ended Yes, your day has ended, but the There's no school can take thy place with the score, Ed. Waters, 12; Georgia memories of your feats will linger on Our Dear Georgia State. State, 0. io become a part of the "Great Legend CODA State then with criticism and tang- of Georgia State." On to vict'ry Georgia goes, led comments, went to Bethune-Cook- James McCoy, '41. Sure to conquer all her foes. man, where before a large home-coming G-e-o-r-g-i-a crowd, they held those B. C. C. Wildcats Stands for victory for a 0-0 tie. Georgia really showed her Freshmen Elect Officers Words and Music by ability to play constructive football in Elizabeth Adams. The class elected officers as follows: this game, but failed to go over the goal Austin Frazier, president; Jasper line. Boothe, vice president; Virginia Ransby, Returning in fair condition, the Ti- secretary; Louise Porter, assistant sec- SPORTS NEWS gers met Allen on their own sandy soil retary; Henry Watson, treasurer; Wes- The Georgia State College Tigers had on November 9, but failed to stop their ley Bennett, reporter; T. J. Red, ser- their initial football game in Denmark, bunging backs. Firm blocking on the geant at arms; Emmett Butler, busi- South Carolina, on Friday, October 11, part of Allen helped them to win the ness manager. against the Blue and White dressed game, 15-6. Features of the game were After election and installation of of- Wildcats of Voorhees N. & I School. The a long 85 yard run on a kick-off by John ficers, the class made plans for the game got off to a slow start, with both Myles, fast running back from Jesup, Christmas Tree Program. Chairman E. teams kicking mostly and waiting for and a sweet pass from Allen's left half Butler was appointed chairman of the a break. A break finally came to to an end, which gave them their first tree committee. Georgia State in the third quarter when touchdown. In order that every person that gives Mott, fast-stepping back, went over a present will be able to receive one, it Voorhees' line on an off-tackle reverse Thus is given to you a review of your was decided that everyone interested in for a touchdown. Coachman made the football games. The Herald hopes you giving or receiving a present at Christ- second touchdown of the game when have not given up your team entirely, mas time would come to regular class fee plunged over the center, making the because of this slumpy season. There meeting Tuesday, December 3, 1940, to score 12-0 in Georgia's favor. All the are other games, and if you keep up the draw names. boys showed up fairly well in that game spirit, as the team will (we hope) ev- The Christmas Tree Program will be and returned home spirited and anx- erything will come out all right. held December 15, 1940. Everyone is ious to practice for the Tuskegee-State invited to come. duel. The Freshman class wishes everyone The Tigers traveled to Tuskegee on SPORTS a Merry Christmas and a Happy New October 18, where they met the Tigers Year. of Tuskegee in a game October 19. The game went along smoothly and both Their Day Has Passed, But— teams seemed evenly matched until First Quarter Prize Winners oanis, the Institute's halfback, pierced On Thanksgiving Day, before a Home- his way around end for an eighty yard coming crowd of about 2,000, four men Every quarter there are many prizes run and consequently a touchdown. The took tired hands and wiped the sand given to students who excel in various activities on the campus of Georgia second quarter proved to be a hard fight and sweat from their faces, took a hitch State College. On the 8th of November, for both teams and no scores were made. or two at their togs and headed for A long end run brought Tuskegee anoth- Hill's Hall to shower their tired bodies. prizes were given for the best kept rooms in the dormitories. The prizes er touchdown in the second half, also With the applause of the alumni, un- for the young women and men were as a play where Tuskegee's husky halfback dergrads and many friends ringing in dashed over state's line for a third their eyes, Captain Elmer (Smokeringl follows: For the women, Miss Emma touchdown on fourth down, 2 feet to go. Brown, Cornell (Big Center) Martin, Ruth Turner and her room-mate, Miss Beretha Rivers, first prize; Miss Blon- The final score, Tuskegee, 18i; Georgia John (Papa) King and Charles (Slim) State, 0. Thompson, sans the tops, climaxing bril- dine Harper and Miss Minnie Walker, second prize. For the young men, Mr. The Edward Waters College team liant careers for the Orange and Blue James McCoy and his room-mate, Mr. from Jacksonville, Florida, came here of dear G. S. C. to meet State on October 26. The game Percy Binford, first prize; Mr. Lougene began at 2:30 with State receiving. State Battling heroiciy in grid wars in W. Williams, Mr. Willie LeGette and Mr. showed signs of hard training and great Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and Thomas Miller, second prize. THE GEORGIA HERALD
Sports Oddities Seen on the THE WORLD THROUGH THE has his bed made in a shoe. But why are they moving? Teddy's never move. EYES OF A MOUSE Campus )-v\(p> You look up. Now what can this crea- By "Doc" (By Louise Hall) ture oev it IOOKS familiar. Then you In the sandlot football game on Sat- You have just learned to crawl, so remember that it passed your house one you glide back and forth across the urday, November 2, James McCoy, young day and Weepy, your older playmate, floor with an exuberant feeling of pride brother of your Sports Editor, and Alfred told you that it was people. You are at your accomplishment. Boyd could be seen making constant not certain as to the attitude people You look about. You see a box- might take to having a guest, so you gains for their team. The boys showed like object that has a peculiar covering great abilities as prospective football remain perfectly still. Meanwhile people all the way down the front. You know .stars. m,ove mechanically about the place, it is peculiar, because just yesterday transferring queer looking objects from Feminine faculty members can be you decided to see if you could stop the one place to another, taking the eon- seen tumbling around the gym on little black object that moved slowly tents from various vials and mixing Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30. back and forth, when to your amaze- them together. You don't know what They call it ''gym practice,' but it's ment, a cold, invisible something reach- the concoction is, but it certainly has a really ••limbering up the stiff joints."^_ ed out and pushed you back so hard nice taste. You know this because that it almost bruised your nose. You Caldonia Pruitt, 200-pound girls' people had an accident with his mixing ■ wonder why all the grown-ups in the basketball guard, can be seen running apparatus and you took the occasion neighborhood look at the little box so to> make a study of the cause of his la- around the campus several times, get- often. Sometimes it.talks, but you do ting ready to knock out some more bors. At close observation, .your "taste not know what it is saying. Mother gate" prompts you to satisfy your cu- girls from South Carolina State. The understands it; you know she dees be- Annual Ag.-Trade football game afford- riosity by resorting to the usual method. cause she always stops when it talks and This experience changes your whole ed fun and enjoyment for all. We can't listens to it. You see in another cor- say that the best team did not win. outlook on the situation. You had come ner a large black mass of something here merely to satisfy an adventurous Several of our friends, Laura Brown, that has been broken into small pieces. spirit, but now you are possessed with Hazel McGregor, Martina Hall, Edith They hurt ycur feet when you crawl on an unquenchable thirst to gain your Greene, Minnie Walker and a few more them. A man comes some times and fill of this mysterious mixture. are often seen getting up off the ground puts some of the pieces in that huge due to falls they have received from black monster that is standing in the At your first opportunity, you scram- skating. center of the neighborhood, and belches ble clumsily up the leg of what you forth what mother calls fire. You don't later learn is a table, and land head- The College "Rinkeydicks," Frank like this monster at all, because he bit long in the middle of the object of your you on your tail one day when you were conquest. Then with much squirming Staley, William Payne, "Ducky" F'er passing and happened to touch it. and paddling about in the glue-like guson, Samuel Lester, the Frazier boys, What is there for you to do anyway? substance, you manage to wriggle out; ,K .and some more youngsters exhibit daily There is nothing left here to iamuse but you don't have time for eating be- their interest and ability in football you. Mother is not at home to play cause you see people coming. As you tactics. Payne tackles Frank Staley, and with you. You are tired of playing by start hurriedly to your place of en- yourself, trance, you see that there is something Ernest Frazier tells Frank not to cry, directly across it. You quickly change but tears are already there; so Ducky Suddenly you have an idea! You your course, leaving behind you a track continues to lateral the ball, to Sam will go and take a peek through that that will prove a challenge to almost Lester, who runs over Little Frazier. little hole that Mother warns you about any sleuth. J so often. "Doc" Williams, after a period of un- You now find yourself engulfed in Wonder what is so dangerous about known sickness, was seen out-running books. There are books at your right; it. Mothers think they know everything. there are books at your left; there are Jake Lancaster on the campus on that You crawl cautiously up to the top day just before dinner. books over your head. Mother has al- of the little opening the way you have ready taught you what they are for: "Pineapple" Glover, curly-haired often seen Mother do. You peep so you begin to munch noisely on one jiver from Albany, was seen receiving through. of them. Books are certainly an in- hard punches from George Prince. Mercy! This must be the world teresting pastime. that you have heard Mr. Squeaky talk- Young men can be seen observing ing about! You pull the remainder of You might remain here indefinitely physical education classes on several yourself through the hole. My, but the h"+ f o - f1 sound that appeals to your occasions. It is doubtful whether the la- world certainly smells good. You scamp- sense of beauty. It seems to draw you dies are being watched or whether the er noiselessly across the slick multi- like a magnet. In your search to find men are watching the fit of the gym colored floor. Suddeny a hairy black the point of its source, you find yourself jsuits. shadow falls across your path. You completely swamped in softness. Ev- Myrtle Barnes, last year's star B. B.' want to run but your feet won't move; erything looks soft Even the floor feels guard, can be s"een getting in practice so you crouch there and wait. Thud, very soft to your feet. You crawl lux- by pivoting from one of John "Horse") thud, thud. Now the shadow is still. uriously over each soft object until you Myles' arms to the other. Pshaw, you feel like laughing. Your spy a box of little brown balls. Now I'd better stop before I 'rip it,' but fright is all gone now. It is nothing what can these things be? You amble keep acting along Sport lines and I'l but a pair of shoes. You know they over and taste one of them. It's sweet! keep writing you along sports lines are shoes, because Teddy, your best pal, You move quietly over the little balls, THE GEORGIA HERALD The World Through the Eyes of a ycu. My, but there is an assortment ALUMNI NEWS Baby Mousa of things here. You plough your way Under the spreading canopy of old i Continued page 7i through them, nibbling here and there. All at once you have a peculiar pain in Spanish moss that spells to thousands nibbling first one and then another. your stomach. Your head begins to of loyal alumni their Alma Mater, many Your feast is halted by blood-curd- spin. Mother—you must get home to loyal sons and daughters, hearing the ling yells which seem to come from all Mother. She will know what to do. call of their Alma Mater, answered with directions. You jump quickly to the You hobble slowly out of the little full colors showing at the Home-com- nook. You start in the direction that ing game on Thanksgiving Day. floor and begin to run, first one way you think leads home, but your legs are and then another. Your feet finally beginning to buckle under you and your /^Vivir. Grant, president of the Georgia decide on a definite direction; so there eyes are growing heavy. You'll just 1 Teachers Association, and a very loyal you go in high speed. You meet face stop for a little rest; then you will feel \ alumni, was present at the game be- to face with the trouble. You come to better. You lie down and close your tween Georgia State and Paine, and he a standstill while your brain tries to eyes. You think. The world is cer- |was really rooting. fathom out the meaning of the scene tainly an interesting place. Tomorrow before you. They are more people all President Homer Edwards of the you'll see more of it. Yes—you will see General Alumni Association, spent the right, but one seems to be trying to kill it again—tomorrow. the other. You feel sorry about this, week end here. Mrs. Edwards, the form- er Miss Chiora Binford, accompanied because they are unequally matched. JUST FUN! ! him. You look awhile and grow very angry, joe—"What is the largest country but there is nothing you can do about in the world? Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maddox, both it; so now, having gained your com- Jug—(proudly speaking) "Texas." graduates of '39, are proving the old posure, you look about for further in- Joe—"The President said we are go- adage that "True love knows no bounds." terests. ing to build an open-air theatre!" They are both teaching. Now what qan that Sarge snow- Jug—"I wonder what he's gonna do Congratulations are to be extended white thing be with such a wide flat sur- that for, we already have one in the face? You crawl up on it for a closer Chapel." to Miss Donnie Denson, who has re- observation. It feels so good to your joe—"What kind of climate has cently been promoted to the position of touch that you roll over and over on it. Russia?" supervision with the Farm Security Ad- you see yellow spots just like the mix- Jug—"Hilly." ministration. Hard work really pays ture that you fell into. You taste it. large dvidends. Why that is exactly what it is. It cer- OPEN LETTER TO READERS i/Miss Louise Lautier, class of "38," is tainly is queer how it followed you here. (Continued from page one* You didn't know it could move about by now teaching at the College Training itself. the Business Herald Staff, and all other School. More power to you. clubs and organizations who are do- Hush! you hear a distant tinkle. /The school appreciates very much the Again you begin an investigation. This ing something uplifting and outstand- ing Because of this spirit we are ^gift to the football team by the Gen- time you feel old and experienced in the eral Alumnae Association. Mr. Frank ways of the world. You see a group of looking to you, and we expect you to express your literary ability in this Tharpe, graduate of "37" presented the people sitting around a platform. They fine gift in chapel on November 25. The almost blind you. The people are busily paper. We sincerely hope to hear from you gift consists of Blocking and Tackling engaged in sticking long shiny objects dummies and medical equipment. Pres- into their mpuths. While you are soon and trust that you will enjoy read- ing this issue. ident Hubert gave a very timely response wondering about their gains from the to the presentation. In his responses he action, you recognize the pair who were Your friendly, Editor-in-Chief spoke of Georgia State having a live, doing the fighting. Now the large one wide-awake Alumni Association. is smiling sweetly at the little fellow, when only a short time ago he was try- HOME COMING The school, General Alumni Associa- ing to kill him. People certainly are tion, and friends wish to express their queer things. Continued from page Five deepest sympathy in the hour of be- As you sit scrutinizing each face, Miss Mildred Johnson, Miss Vivian reavement of Mr Wesley Hudson, gradu- something stalks by you. A lew mo- Jones, Miss Pearl McCornell, Mr. Ulys- ate of "40." ments pass before you can fully grasp ses Perry. Mr. Bennie Densler, Mr. the meaning of this picture. It's the Ernest Williams. Mr. Bab Cooper, Mr. HOME ECONOMICS CONFERENCE cat! Mother told you that this would William Hunter. Mr. Hebrom Williams, 'Continued Paee 5* happen if you ever left home. You Mr. Grover Eubanks, Mr. Algernon wonder how she knew. Mothers cer- Be^her. Mr. Joseph Flagg, Mr. Vernon Smith, two newly appointed counseling tainly are wise. Butler, Mr. Rufus Butler, Mr. Thomas teachers; Miss James, Director of Home Fortunately, he does not see you un- Gnler. Mr. David Grant, Mr. Adam Economics at Fort Valley, and Mrs. B. til you have covered about half the dis- Rivers." Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Morgan, W. Turner, supervisor of Home Eco- tance toward a dark opening. He makes Mr. Theodore Tharps, Mrs. Edmonson, nomics at Chatham County. It was a dash for you, but you thank your Miss Salene Poole, Mr. Johnny Harris, interesting to note that the majority of forefathers that you reach shelter in Mr. Roosevelt, Campbell, Mrs. Jimmie teachers present were graduates of time. Rogers Dennis and daughter, Wilma, Georgia State College. Their contribu- When all is quiet again, you ven- Mr. and Mrs. Pauline, and Mr. 'Wash tions to the discussion were indicative ture out of your hiding and gaze around Bradley. to the splendid work being done. TRADE WITH YOURSELF IN SAVANNAH
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