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titfent p'7/ ■ ^ LXXIV. No. 1 Vol. BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, OCTOBER 8, 1947 By Subscription Bobcats Meet Tufts Bates Registers 798 Chase Series Present In Second Home Tilt New Concert Friday Garcelon Field will be the sceae- Charlotte and Artiss de Volt, . vW promises to be another ex- for the next Trinity score and a i For Fall Semester eminent violinist and harpist, will iting '-U5sle this coming Saturday 24 yard heave from Whitey Kun- C Registration of the class of 1951 present a concert as the first pro- ' n0Ov. as Bates play* host to kiewicz to end Bill Pitkin provid- Dramatic Societies gram of the annual George Colby .,,<, Jumbos of Tufts. The Medford ed the touchdown. The conversion was completed during Freshman Week under the instruction and Chase Series on Friday night, Oc- ' am comes to Lewiston unbeaten made the score 13-6 in favor of tober 10, at the Bates College Form Single Club !* lV0 starts this season. They de- Trinity at half time. guidance of faculty counselors. To Chapel. nted Bowdoin 21-12 and then In ithe third period a pass inter- facilitate the faculty instruction At a joint meeting of Robinson and guidance, the freshman class Players and Heelers held Sunday, went on to take a 32-7 game from ception proved costly again as Born in Iowa, the sisters have pevens College last Saturday. Kunkiewlcz zigzagged 33 yards to was divided into alphabetized studied music extensively both in September 28 it was decided to pay dirt. Bates, however, was far groups, each with its own faculty this country and in Europe. Char- abolish the division between the Tufti uses the single -wing for- from through. Howlett, Blanchard, counselor and student guide. Each lotte de Volt, violinist, graduated two dramatic organizations by mation « does Bates. They have Scott and Valoras took turns to group met its faculty counselor for from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, merging Heelers with Robinson 8 capable passer, kicker, and run- individual discussion of registration Iowa, with a Bachelor of Music Players. It is felt that this mer- ner in the person of halfback Doli- advance the ball from the Bates 46 problems in assigned rooms. Con- degree; she has also studied in Bos- ger will not only improve the effi- er and possess a couple of able (Continued on page three) n flicts in schedules and other prob- ton, Vienna, and New York City. ciency of the dramatic organization ends. On the other hand, our Bob- lems regarding registration arising Artiss de Volt, harpist, a graduate but will also increase the interest cais are coming along in good after group conferences, were hand- of the New England Conservatory, in the Little Theatre and Robinson shape this we«k and will be ready Stu-C Meets With led by Miss Libbey, the Registrar, studied in Vienna and has per- Players. give the home fans another fine t0 and her assistants. formed as solo harpist with the Technical work, such as lights, Saturday afternoon of football. Final registration figures reveal Boston Symphony Orchestra. Up- properties, maKe-up and costumes, The Bobcats came out of last Rules Committee that the clsas of 1951 is the second on completion of this concert tour, and the actual acting in productions Saturdays contest with Trinity In At the regular meeting of the largest class at Bates with a total she will join the faculty of world- ot Robinson Players will not be good position to survey their Men's Student Council held last a of 213 members. Of the 213 fresh- famous Mozarteum Academy in separated by a sharp line. People veaknesses and errors made in Wednesday, September 30, the sub- men, 94 are women and 119 are Austria. interested in either neld or in both lae game. Coach Pond feels that ject of buses for the Bowdoin- and men. The class has 45 veterans, Last November, the de Volt sis- nelds will be encouraged to work (hese mistakes can definitely be Colby games was discussed, and Freshmen Get Acquainted With Coram Library the smallest number of any class, ters filled to capacity the Carnegie in both fields. Other plans and corrected and that the Bobcats the Council decided that it will at- five of whom are married. Chamber Music Hall with an en- policies of the reorganized Robin- Kill be a better defensive team In tempt to procure buses for all stu- son Players are being tormuiated He is Upperclass ■ students completed thusiastic audience. totiire gas"*- stressing pro- dents desiring to attend those two and will be released upon comple- Debate Society Sponsors final registration at the Registrar's tection for the Bates passers as games. tion. 4 well as rushing the opponent's The Freshmen Rules Enforce- Office, September 26, 1947. Work is now underway on "Joan backfield in practice sessions this ment Committee met with the Three High School Clinics One hundred seventy-one stu- Of Lorraine," the first production Council and rules enforcement pro- week. The Bates Debate Society will dents registered in the class of 1950. ot Robinson Players for the season. A superior line Dacked up by cedure was considered. Specific sponsor three major clinics begin- There are 67 sophomore women and Outing Club Picks KoDmson welcomes and asks any- strong reserves and a talented punishments were decided upon. Clubs Prepare ning about the middle of Novem- 104 sophomore men. Seventy-seven one interested in working on "Joan baclcfleld told the story as the Three new Freshmen rules were For Active Year ber for high schools in this area. of the men are veterans, with 8 of Advisor And Sec'y Of Lorraine," in either acting or Yellow Hornets of Trinity com- added, and the rule requiring jack- The first of these cilincs will be the 77 married. oackstage categories, to drop in at At the first fall meeting of the menced their campaign by de- ets, shirts, and ties at all meals has Philosophy Club held at Chase Hall in the after- The junior class has 266 students, Bates Outing Club Miss Patricia the Little Theatre some afternoon. feating the Bates Bobcats, 33-12. been discontinued. Philosophy Club met for the first nocsi and evening of November the largest number of students in Robinson of the Department of All nrst semester treshmen are eii- The heavier Trinity aggregation Weekly meetings of tjie Men's time this year on Sunday night at fourteenth. The national topic for any class. This is the only class Physical Education was elected to giole for backstage work but are tallied in every quarter. They took Student Council will be held every the home of Dr. d'Altonso. At high schools this year is compul- in which the women out-number the position of faculty advisor of not eligible for acting. It is sug- the kickoff and drove 77 yards Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., in this meeting, the subjects of the sory arbitration of labor disputes the men for there are 141 women the club for the year 1947-48. At gested that besides dropping in at dcrwnfield to score. the Conference Room at Roger discussions for the coming year in all basic American industries, and 125 men. Besides being the the same time Molly Ramsey was the Little Theatre, all those in- Bates came right back and Williams. All men are invited to were planned. Refreshments and a with arguments being presented by largest class, the class of 1949 has elected secretary to fill the vacancy terested in backstage work or act- marched to the Trinity 17 before attend these" meetings. The Coun- social hour followed the regular Prof. J. Murray Carroll (who will the largest number of veterans, 102, left by Barbara Beattie Abbott. ing for "Joan Of Lorraine," watch being repulsed. However, a poor cil requests that men who have meeting. Any person who has had not necessarily be presenting his and the largest number of married the bulletin board for announce- Trinity punt gave the Pondmen suggestions for council activities or is taking a course in philosophy own opinions) and a CIO lecturer's veterans, 20. Included in the heavy schedule ments of try-outs and backstage possession on the 16. As the sec- convey them to Council members. is eligible to join the club. discussion on labor's attitude toward The senior class is the smallest of fall activities announced by committee meetings. ond period got underway, Art compulsory arbitration. In addi- class, having 141 members. There President George Billias are plans Politics Club Blanchard smashed off tackle from tion Professor Albert Thayer, di- are 54 women and 87 men in the for a mountain climb on Columbus Leighton Shields, president of the four yards out for a touchdown. Jobrack Boosts NSA rector of debating at Bowdoin will class of 1948. Fourteen tof (the Day, the 12th of October. As in Politics Club, announced that the An intercepted pass set the stage talk on how to debate. Complet- class's 75 veterans are married. past year, Outing Club will pro- Cabinet Plans In Friday's Chapel speaker for the October 14 meet- ing the afternoon's program will be vide transportation and food for Thirty transfer students were ad- ing will be Robert Covell of the the Bates Varsity Debators discuss- all "outdoor enthusiasts" who get CA Activities To secure academic freedom, to mitted to Bates this year. In this history department. Mr. Covell will ing the types of compulsory arbi- in line early enough to sign up be- insure equal rights in regard to group there are 7 women and 23 David Goodwin, recently appoin- Delegate Reports speak on "American Foreign Pol- tration. fore the quota is filled. If- there primary, secondary, and higher ed- men. ted by the Christian Assoi .on icy." ucation, to institute curricular re- Scheduled for the evening is a is sufficient interest shown in this Shields also declared that, this There are 7 special students at officers to replace Robert Dennett OnOsloConvention form, and to help solve campus demonstration debate between Bates trip the group will be divided, half year, the Politics Club will attempt Bates this semester. One woman as chairman of the Religion Com- and Bowdoin on the arbitration is- climbing Mt. Tumbledown while "The position of America today problems in general—these are and 6 men 5 of whom are veterans mission, was present at this fall's to clarify, for students, the relation- sue with Bates taking the nega- the other half ascends neighboring is such that it cannot avoid assum- some of the aims of the National make up this total. Four of the first meeting of the CA cabinet last ship of the United States with other tive. Following the debate there Mt. Jackson. ing part of the responsibility for Student Association. Membership major powers of the world. Such 5 veterans are married. Wednesday night in the home of in this organization was urged in will be an open forum. Under the direction of Bud Mac- the economical, social, political, problems as the U. N. veto, the With the special students inclu- Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Painter, CA chapel on Friday by Harry Jobrack, A similar program has been Murray and Ann Sargent work is and spiritual chaos which now en- Truman Doctrine, and our relations ded the total enrollment at Bates advisors. All commission advisors planned at Bangor November fif- progressing on the Outing Club's gulfs the world." who represented Bates at an all- with Russia will be given special is 798, slightly higher than the were invited to this meeting, at student conference at the Univer- teenth for the schools in that area. share in the Back-to-Bates week- So stated Bill Stringfellow in emphasis. catalogue figures of 771 for the which the cabinet discussed im- Heading the list of speakers are end activities. Other events sched- Chapel this morning as a conclu- sity of Wisconsin last summer. The discussion groups will be di- academic year 1946-1947. Making mediate plans for the year. Benjamin Dorsky APOL member, uled are open houses at both sion he drew from the Second Jobrack pointed out specific bene- vided into two parts. The first up this total of 798 are 357 women Goodwin, already chairman of Robert Haskell, potential G. O. P. Thorncrag and Sabbatus, work World Conference of Christian fits to be derived from affiliation will be regular meetings open to and 441 men. one of the Religious Emphasis candidate for the governor of Maine trips on the various trails, canoe Youth, which he attended in Oslo, with the N. S. A., which, as he the whole college. The second Week committees, will have charge emphasized, is a strictly student or- and several other industrial leaders trips and hikes. Watch the STU- N'orway. this summer. group will be conducted in faculty of vesper services this year and who will present their opinions on DENT and the bulletin boards for "At the conference I talked with ganization. The college would pro- homes for club members. will be the Bates contact for the the same topic as posed at the details of specfiic activities in the dozens of delegates from all over fit especially from comparisons and The club, at present, plans to local University of Life program. November fourteenth clinic. Bates Committee Plans near future. the world. What they told me contrasts with other schools, by hold its annual outing in late Plans were made for next Mon- means of both discussions and sta- and the University of Maine will ahout their nations opened my eyes spring. day's CA chapel program, which tistical reports. Furthermore, social present a demonstration debate on to the moral deterioration, the pov- Jordan-Ramsdell the same topic in the evening ses- NewWeeklyDances will formally present the organiza- er, and cultural welfare could be ad- y and hunger, the physical de- The first meeting of the Jordan- tion to the college for the first vanced through the exchange of in- sion. Because of waning attendance terioration, and the physical de- "Alumnus" Receives time this fall. A special committee, formation, instructors, and special Ramsdell Scientific Society was November twenty-first Cushing last winter and spring at the week- duction that exists in the world held October 7th in the Carnegie Robert Foster, Lois Montgomery, activity groups with other schools, Academy will play host to the ly dances, the Chase Hall Com- Top Rating In Poll '*o years after the end of the war," Science Building. In addition to third clinic. A program similar to mittee is making arrangements to and Mary Francis Turner, met with he continued. both here and abroad. President Harvey Warren last Fri- At present, foreign students think faculty advisors Dr. Woodcock and the first two will be followed with reorganize the Bobcats and to re- The Bates College "Alumnus" *"". a junior majoring in Gov- Dr. Sawyer, the officers of the club a demonstration debate between turn the Saturday night dances at magazine has been judged one of day to complete arrangements for er of their American counterparts as nment, was one of 200 Americans are: President, Dick Woodcock; Bates and Dartmouth in the even- Chase Hall to their pre-war popu- the top ten alumni publications in the affair. ar having no political or social con- nong 1200 delegates from 71 na- Vice-President, Zanvil Cohn; Sec- ing. larity. According to John Thomas the United States for the year of The cabinet voted to discontinue ,,0 sciousness. This unfavorable im- n> of the world—representatively retary, Isabel Planeta. chairman of the committee, a num 1947, it was recently announced by the tradition of the sophomore ca- lhe pression could be corrected through largest Christian conference All science students are eligible the American Alumni Council. The binet, which was to have been the participation of the N. S. A. in ber of talented freshmen have al "** held. He also attended the for membership, although a general editorial board of the "Alumnus" is headed this year by Delores Kapes. a comprehensive international stu- Director Picks ready expressed their desire to play Anglican World Youth Conference knowledge of sciences is desirable in the band if it is reorganized. headed by Les Smith, Bates Alum- Freshman discussion groups will dent program. ■ Canterbury. because of the type of discussions Choral Groups This move would eliminate the ni Secretary and Mr. Wayne E. first meet next Tuesday night, it In his talk Bill told of the tense and programs planned. Heading During the past two weeks, the necessity of dancing to recorded Davis of Boston and includes an was announced by Scotty Mason, opening session of the conference in Obligation Of Students the program committee are John choir and choral society have been music as was the practice last year. advisory board of six Bates grad- chairman of the Freshman Com- °'so, made so by the breakout of Gaffney and Alma Finelli. Included establishing themselves for the cur- Except for the Back-to-Bates uates. mission. The other three meet- tn« Dutch-Indonesian war and the Stressed At First Chapel in the programs are informal talks rent school season, under the direc- dance on October 25 and all for- The American Alumni Council, ings of the groups in faculty homes prtience of representatives of both given by members and special tion of their new leader, Mr. Peter mals which are held in the Alumni an organization of Alumni secre- will be on Oct. 28, Nov. 4, and those countries. He also spoke of "College Students have an obliga- guests. Of particular interest are Waring. An unusually large group Gym, the dances will continue to taries and editors from over 150 Nov. 11. The first all-campus com- the celebrities to whom he had been tion to society in return for the ed- the lectures conducted by seniors appeared for the tryouts, which were be held in Chase Hall every Satur- leading colleges and universities of mission meetings will occupy the j P^sented while at the London con- ucation which society offers them,' Oct. 31 slot. working on their theses. held in Libbey Forum and the day evening from 8:00 to 11:45. the United States and Canada, se- erence, who included Princess said Presidentt Charles Phillips in The program committee is plan- chapel. The freshman class was Once a month there will be a spe- lected the Bates publication by the Marjorie Lemka, chairman of the , Elizabeth, Archbishop of Canter- his First Chapel address, Thursday, ning a cabin party at Thorncrag, well represented at both try-outs cial dance with appropriate decora- following criteria: effectiveness of Reconstruction Commission, an- """"y. and the "Red" Dean of Can- Sept. 25th. an. excursion trip to M. I. T., and and contribute a creditable portion tions and refreshments. Unless un- presentation for the reader's in- nounced that the annual World I '"bury. Dr. Phillips pointed out that ways tours through hospitals. of both organizations. From sixty forseen circumstances arise, admis- terest, excellence and suitability of Student Service Fund drive is answer to in which this obligation may be met I J" **" Question, "What MacFarlane Club applicants 36 have been chosen sion will be fifty cents. typography, value of illustrations scheduled for the week of Dec. 1. 'd these conferences accomplish?" are by making social contributions The MacFarlane Club, a member as members of the new enlarged The committee assisting Chair- to the arrangement and story tell- The commission plans this year to eplieS David Say a Church t0 our culture, science, the political of the Maine Federation of Music choir. For those who are willing man Thomas with the dance ar- ing, attention given to current ed- select a definite overseas college to 1lc,f'V England' "official, summed' it up scene, world peace, and to better Clubs, will hold its first meeting of to put in extra time, Mr. Waring rangements includes Richard Mans- ucational problems and achieve- which funds from the Bates cam- I *« Perhaps when he told me after education. Dr. Phillips added that the year on Tuesday evening, Oc- has started a special chorus' within field, faculty advisor, Warren Ste- ments, cover attractiveness, origi- paign will go. e COnf college subjects as economics, lit- I erence in England, 'The tober 14, at seven o'clock in Lib- the choral society with the purpose vens, Gordon Sha'ftoe, Richard nality of class notes, effective pre- rery fact that we could meet—in erature, science, and philosophy are bey Forum. A program of music of putting on chapel performances Johnson, Ann Lawton, Charles sentation of editorial comments, and invaluable in helping u. in making W**■ttt of the tremendous differences will be presented by members of and fifteen minute programs over Radclie, William Perham. Walker material presentation for defining Don't Forget — Big Rally ™ght have kept us part—is an this world a better one in which to (Continued on page four) w. c. o. u. Heap, and Lucille LaPlante. the organized alumni program. In The Gym Friday Night! rwniihiag achievement." lire. 2'

TWO THE BATES STUDENT, OCTOBER 8, 1947 Sty? Sate ^tittont * Freshmen View Freshman Week; News From Sampsonville (FOUNDED IN 1873) El Well, the summer's gone — as profit. Muriel Baldwin, in the Bur- Editor-in-Chief HARRY JOBRACK '48 To Know Way Around" are our healthy tans, and the sar's Office, is the gal to see if Managing Editor .... JEAN HARRINGTON '48 leaves are coming down with the any students are interested. The By Robert Foster the new students who are sons and as he dutifully stood watch in front hemlines. Schooltime is once again date is the 16th. News Editor DAVID TILLSON '49 At least two freshmen, picked at daughters of alumni, faculty, or of the Alumni Gyon for the return upon us and all around campus Looking around our "hollowed News Editor SUE McBRIDE '49 random from the incoming class, trustees. Both parents of both of the victorious football team bookworms are turning. Up here in halls" since hitting town last week. Feature Editor ROBERT FOSTER 'SO think that Freshman Week was freshmen are Bates graduates. from the University of Massachu- Sampsonville things* seem to have a couple of very evident and very Sports Editor EUGENE ZELCH '49 successful in orienting them to the Bates Through And Through setts. stood up pretty well under three college. welcome changes have been no- Make-up Editor . . . . RICHARD MICHAELS '49 Rae's father was freshman class Freshman Dance? months of comparative peace and ticed. First and most important i> Business Manager JAMES TOWLE '48 "It's mice to know your way president in 1912-13 and later be- The Stanton Ride on Sept. 27 quiet. the addition of those shiny, new was a fine conclusion to the activ- The Ball and Chain Club lost no Advertising Manager . . . CAROL PETERSON '49 around before the upperclassmen came president of the Athletic As- fire extinguishers that simile down get here," says congenial Bob Car- sociation and the YMCA, parent ities of Freshman Week, Rae and time before starting to operate. on us from our hallways. Circulation Manager . ELIZABETH WHITTAKER '48 Bob agree. "Perhaps it should bs President Don Weber has> an- penter of Bangor. organization of the CA. Her moth- Next is the administration's Exchange Editor . ... ARROLYN HAYES '49 called a *alk rather than a ridf-. nounced plans for another "cover- "Bates is so friendly. I felt right er, also in the Class of 1916, is now change of policy as regards student though," says Bob. ed-dish supper," something like the Published weekly during the college year except the summer semester. at home after a few days," com- a Bates overseer. Her sister Ruth activity tickets for the distaff side one we had last year in Chase Entered as second-class matter at the Lewiston I'. O. January 30, 1913 ments pretty Rae Stil'lman of was carnival queen in 1946. Hei In line with suggest oils for the of our congregation. Needless to Hall. Excellent idea, 'cause there under the act of March 3, 1879. Warehajn, Mass. sister Christine roomed with 3A improvement of Freshman Week, say, that old "95 per" will now Office Secretary "Scotty" MoKin- are lots of new-to-Sampsonville both Rae and Bob say they would •stretch just a little bit farther. Our Professor Wilkins had already non at Bate' and was recently faces around. The get-together will like to have met more o' the pro- thanks to those "powers that be" l HE FUNCTION OF THE STUDENT . . . talked Rae out of taking the ex- married to Gecr*e Kolstead, en serve a double purpose, too. Not fessors and they would like to who are responsible for these Every newspaper worthy of the name must have a basic emption test in math by the time other Bates graduate. only will- -we eat, but we'll also have seen a 'freshman dance early changes. Also for the good-looking editorial policy. The Bates DTUDE.NT although it lias a code she arrived at the Bret freshman meet. A meeting is planned in Bob's father and another were in the week. parking areas and the added of ethics nas not exhibited a \isible policy since the days of assembly Sept. 20. At that time Boo •which, it is hoped, some definite president and vice-president, re- Bob is now hard at work on the clothesline. lidiior urooks Hamilton in i941. Without this luiidamental had been on campus but a few plans for the coming year will be hour:-. That evening Rae and Bob spectively, of the Class, of 1922. first lap toward a BS degree. He Guess we might as well mention guide to editorial consistency and perspective, the jSTUulSNT His father served as baseball man- has already turned out for the band made. nas lound it very difficult to make itseif a constructive and agreed that President Phillips was This introduces a problem. For some of the things that haven't an excellent speaker. ager and his mother as geology and hopes to be active in skiing changed here, too. That 20 minutes predominant force in the life of .bates and found it very easy as-istant during their senior year. and baseball. Basketball is his the enlightenment of any stray reader who is not conversant with of darkness when a fuse blew out io become, so to spe^k, a mirror of adoiescent will-o'-the-wisps. Shoes Can Be Fun The two freshmen agree that strong sport, however. Last year the problems of raising a family, last Wednesday night was a part Therefore, we of the STUDh-sT think it is time to formulate The next day brought what Rae there is some value in the fresh- he was on Bangor High School's let us give you a taste of what's to of that old familiar mantle that's «i positive editorial policy. thinks was the outstanding event man rules. "I shouldn't stay up af- state championship team. come. Balby-sitters will .be in de- unique with Sanrpsonville. Made This policy making is perhaps even more certainly desirable of the week. All the new students ter ten p. m. anyway," says Rae. Rae is interested in Outing Club hiked to Thorncrag, where George mand for the night of the shindig. some of us feel that we were real- as a result of Dr. z-erby's recent chapel aduress which, al- Bob acknowledges that the fresh- mountain climbs. Rae also tried Btllias and his crew of Outing Come all ye sitters and while ly back. though otherwise an admirable speech, completely ignored the man caps are "'quite cute" and out for the, freshman debate squad. Olub enthusiasts mixed them up away a couple of hours — at E So much for our first edition. STUDENT as a valuable organ ot campus reform. i_Ivy Day and We were different, but we we rent' take any steps it can to prevent the winter carnival. Youth.) from the interpretations of the the increase of educational fees paper is a record plus an analysis of what the record means", divided! We met in an atmosphere NSA constitution and 'panel re- that the school newspaper should constantly strive for the ad- As the week proceeded, Rae and It to too early to evaluate fully and ask that those administrations Ot tfrtendi hip, trust, and under- ports by the Bates> delegates to the vancement of the school and the school community, and that Bob took psychological, vocational, the Second World Conference of which are forced to raise fees dis- standing, and almost immediately NSA Constitutional Convention.) "the modern newspaper is not afraid to take up the cudgels for and English tests and com/pleted Christian Youth. So much hap- the difference seemed to melt cuss the matter in detail with the Among the many problems fac- a worthy community cause and attempt to translate laggard cheir registration. To the question pened under such intense pressure away. As P think of the Oslo Con- student governing bodies', espe- community opinion into prompt and decisive community ac- of how she liked the Bates Plan, in those ten days of sessions that ference now, I realize that we ing the youth of this country to- cially with reference to making tion." To summarize our aims concisely, we consider it the .tae simply replies: "Th&t's why I it will take months for those who were, in a sense, for 10 days a real day, the economic barriers to high- provision for students who find STUDENT'S obligation to maintain itself as predominately a ■aino here." Bab, too, thinks it is attended to discover the complete ecumenical church and an interna- er education are one of the fore- themselves under hardship be- service institution devoted to the advancement of Bates Col- i good idea. • implications of Osilo and the long tional community. We were con- most. The Naitional Student Asso- caues of additional expense. NSA lege as an educational institution and to the welfare of Bates The freshmen met with their range impact of the conference on fronted with all of the problems, in ciation has taken a stand on this and student governing bodies will question and has outlined a pro- students as individuals. The STUDENT considers itself the .jroctors iMonday night and with the world Christian movement, on miniature, of the church and the encourage the individual college^ primary campus organ of news dissemination and interpreta- .ieir deans the next morning. "We the participating nations, and on world at large, but at the same gram to implement that stand. to adapt more Hberail scholars-hip tion and is devoted to the establishment of an informed stu- .rave the best proctors on cam- youth everywhere. time we developed a transcending This program would ibe undertaken policies, and will also encourage in- toy the national commission on Do- dent body participating fully in campus affairs and so far as pus!" says Rae of Arrolyn Hayes unity that neither .the church nor (Continued on page four) Our days were strenuous at Oslo. mestic Affairs, one of NSA's two is practical in national public and educational affairs also. 1 was housed in a temporary dor- the world has apparently yet dis- :id Carol Jenklnson. present commissions. More specifically in pursuance of these principles, the STU- covered or successfully applied. Wednesday morning the new mitory Bt Herslebskole, a public The panel on educational oppor- Under New Management DE-ST believes it should: Ludents met the Student Govern- school about three miles from Oslo produced no new codes' or tunity reported the following to Completely Redecorated (1) strive to develop complete, factual, interesting, and .ient and Student Council. "Every- Oslo's Filadelphia Hall, where systems, but Oslo accomplished the plenary session of the conven- timely news and feature coverage of campus events, ody was impre:sed by Fern each morning we worshipped ac- what it set out to do: to prepare a tion, and it was passed by the del- (2) discuss, explain, and interpret school affairs to the stu- v.vorkin," says Rae. "With her as cording to a different liturgy and group of young Christian leaders egates: "Recognizing the existence BATES HOTEL resident Stu-G can't help but where our plenary sessions were to deal with Christianity in the dent body, bringing to its attention information per- of economic barriers to the attain- 162 MIDDLE STREET tinent to school welfare, .ork." "You really can't tell with- held. chaos and decay of the contempo- ment of a higher education, this _t knowing them better," says Lewiston, Maine (3) adopt an editorial platform and take considered Facing contemporary problems rary situation on a world-wide panel goes on lecord as endorshrg "stands" on specific issues when the STUDENT con- .ob, "but the council looks like a together added much to our whole l>asis. I feel, then, that Oslo was the principle of granting federal, siders it advisable as a means to he.p fulfill its ;ciod bunch." experience of corporate life., In justified — worth every penny of state and local aid to higher edu- Telephone 6400 for Banquets role as a college service organ. Bob think9 the IMUR party was living together, I was first im- ilie immense 'Slim and every hour cation." and Private Parties t unique feature and well run. of work that it took to prepare and In cases where the STUDENT takes a "stand" we consider pressed with the extraordinary dif- There are a number of steps that ays Rae: "I only met one boy- present. it our obligation to devote equal space to differing opinions ferences between us. We had eome luring the train game, and he was provided that they are offered, are factually correct, and are from 71 nations, from different As I continue to report about the here with another girl!" races, cultures, experiences; with in good taste. With the same reservations plus reservations achievements and implications of a little While the upperclassmen were different customs, traditions, as to available space, we consider it our obligation to print the Oslo Conference, I hope that ALL letters to the editor. Thus, we think, the STUDtX'l taking care of their registration clothes, languages, habits; of dif- Thursday afternoon, Bob and Rae its applicability for Americans will *""* ADVICE TO FRESHMAN can best maintain a dual position as a voice of the students ferent ages, colors, theological be- were posing for a group picture of liefs, educational 'backgrounds, po- tmuch as the student government bodies) and as the voice of be made a little clearer. From your Arrow dealer its editors. We have outlined our conceptions of the STUDENT'S right- Gosselin's Market HOLLYWOOD ful function. 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THE BATES STUDENT, OCTOBER 8, 1947 THREE iurvey Finds Parent, Castanias Harriers Prep For Bobcats Meet Tufts Cunnane Retains (Continued from page one) First Home Meet Sat. to a touchdown in eight plays. Art Reviewing the events of last Sat- tn Backfield - Heap, Leahey Out Eleven cross country men are again scoring. Bobcat End Berth urday, it is apparent that the Bob- working out daily under Coach C. Trinity tallied two more times cats have very little to feel sorry Ray Thompson in preparation for and the final score read 33-12. Al- about. Every man that got into tbs their first home mfcet Saturday though the Garnet was outpassed game gave it everything he had, against Northeastern. and outrushed, they did collect the and basically, that's what really counts. Trinity, led by the flashy Coach Thompson has only one same number of first downs, fifteen Whitey Kunkiewicz, had a power- experienced runner in George Dis- for each side. house team that had heen geared nard. The other six positions on Entering their opener with the the team are wide open. Runners University of Massachusetts and up for the game ever since last year's meeting when Bates came who had some experience last year considered in many circles as un- and who will be counted on heavily derdogs, the Bobcats of Bates home with a surprise (especially to Trinity) 25-0 victory. Win, lose, or to fill the gaps are Jim Mahaney, rose to the occasion confronting draw, the entire campus will con- Jascha French, Burt Hammond, them and came back from Amhens't tinue to support the teaon with the Joseph Brown, Charles Colburn, with a 14-6 win added to their same spirit it displayed at the sta- Dave Leach, and Dwight Quigley. credit. tion when they returned from the Besides these men, three unexper- Art Blanchard took up where he Glass Bowl last fall. ienced runners are working hard left off last season and scored the for a position. They are Ray Clou- first touchdown midway through A fifteen game intramural sched- tier, Don Wilson and Lou Taxi- the opening stanza. Art's 69 yard ule got underway Monday with archis. quick kick had completely sur- Smith Middle taking to the air and prised Massachusetts, with the A bright spot for future years is downing Roger Bill 24-12. Don Su- ball bounding out on their fourteen. the large number of freshmen that therland and Bill Simpson did the After moving to the 30, the States- have turned out. Only a few have heaving for Middle with Waldo men made the mistake of passing had experience but with more train- (banana split) Tibbetts and Burt deep in their own territory, for Bill Cunnane entered Bates in the ing some good runners should de- Hammond on the receiving end Blanchard plucked the pass out of spring semester of '46 and was im- velop. Coach Thompson is count- (they caught two apiece). Cal the air on the 36 and sped down mediately utilized by Dudcy as a ing heavily on these men to become Brown and Wes Clason scored for the sidelines' to pay dirt. Tackle combination catcher-outfielder to a nucleus for stronger cross coun- Roger Bill. Johnny Thomas then hooted the help the Bobcats gain the State try and track teams in the future. ball through the uprights to give Series baseball crown. It soon be- Freshman Coach Huether is Freshmen out for cross country the Garnet a 7-0 advantage. came evident last fall that Bill is grooming a large and apparently, are Barbeau, Bell, Buker, Burger, By DAVID TURKELTAUB There was no further scoring un- most at home on the gridiron, for capable freshman squad for their Cannon, Catc, Dancer, Dean, Dill, Although the rest of the students at Bates have been here for almost two weeks, the foot- til the third period when Bates he teamed up with Jack Joyce to flr^t game with Huntington School ball team has beerrhard at work out on Garcelon Field since the first week in September, Farris, Knoll, Junker, Ham, Hen- again countered with Nick Valoras keep the opposition's running game on Oct. 17. dricks, Hilt, Moore, Tiffany, West- well over a month ago. Now with two games behind them, the Pondmen are well set in showing the way. A Bobcat offen- down to a minimum. Bill also | their positions. The starting team is shown above. phal. Carpenter and Htuchinson. sive attack featuring Parent, Hew- caught his share of passes. This graduated in '42, one year behind Of the 35 men on the squad, 14 plays blocking back, a job for lett, Cunnane, Scott, and Valoras season, with Joyce gone, he is a his teammate Art Blanchard. Bill I are returning lettermen, either At the tackles are Lindy Blanch- letter. At 200 pounds he is anoth- which he is well fitted with 215 ended with the latter carrying the more important factor than ever has known Art and Lindy all his rad, a converted guard, and John er rugged individual, noted also for frcai last year or ifrom pre-war pounds on his six-foot frame. Norm pigskin over from the three. before in the Bates offense. Thomas, both lettermen. Lindy, a his fine basketball play on Coach life. He entered the navy that I teaims. However, two of those let- was the regular center last year, Thomas again converted. regular guard last year, was ooit Petro's series champs. Arlington, Mass. is Bill's home fall and served aboard the new | te-rtnen are out with serious in- but he is not new ait backfield play, The Bates line showed up very for part at the season with a With Jojo Larochelle and Arnie town and he consistently won let- U. S. S. Wasp for 18 months. Dis- I juries. Walker Heap, figuring hlgh- having performed there in high well and statistics found the Gar- sprained ankle. Thomas played var- Card gone and Heap out for the ters in baseball, football, and hockey charged in Feb. '46, he came to I ly in "Ducky" Pond's backfield school. net ground attack superior. The sity 'ball at Bates before the war. season, "Ducky" had quite a prob during his high school years. He Bates shortly afterwards. I plans, broke his leg in practice, The fourth man in the combi- Bobcats completed six out of thir- Both are mature, experienced and \em in fitting together a smoothly- and it is doubtful that he will see nation is Jesse Castanias, another teen passes attempted. Defensive- fast on their feet. Thoma&'at one working, single wing backfield. any action this year. Wally 'Leahy, center» who was shifted to fill ly, the work of Norm Parent and SUNRISE SANDWICH SHOP time ran the 440 on the track team. Little Art Blanchard has taken a regular tackle last year and ex- (Continued on page four) Al Angelosante was outstanding. pected to fill that position this sea- He is also a place-kicker, a needed over the tailback position. Ant was FRENCH FRIES LOBSTER son, broke a bone in his foot this addition to the team. a regular hailfback a season ago; a FRIED CLAMS HAMBURGERS summer. He is taking light work- Holding down the guard slots consistent ground gainer, a lead- Fountain Specials ... outs now end is expected to return are Don Conners and Hod Record, ing scorer, a deceptive, hard-driv- HOT SANDWICHES LOBSTER STEW for the last games of the year. two more monogram winners of a ing runner, and a fine passer. He IN COOL . . . AIR CONDITIONED 57 ELM STREET 11 A. M. to 1 A. M. Despite this loss, the squad still year ago. Both are six feet tall, but was rated the most valualble play- PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS shapes up well, though not deep while "Red" carries 220 pound* of er at the Glass Bowl. in reserves. At the ends are Bill beef, Conners scales a compara- Ant's running mate, equally di- Cunnane, well over six feet and tively light 175. minutive Al Hewlett, is still at NICHOLS TEA ROOM weighing 2C0 libs,, and Dick Scott, Al Angelosante has taken over wing back. He too is a lightning "WELCOME CLASS OF 1951" also a six-footer at 175 pound*. the center spot, now that Norm runner, a sprintman in track. 162 LISBON STREET LEWISTON, MAINE Parent has been shifted to the His speed makes him invaluable Both are returning from last year's Telephone 474-W undefeated eleven. Big Bill is a backtfield. "Ange" can play both for sweeping end runs. We extend our best wishes to you on starting your rugged defensive player, while center and tackle, filling in at both Norm Parent, converted center. college life at Bates. Scottie is lightning-fast. often enough last year to earn his

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POPULAR. SB* 13 ZU OFFICIAL roOTBAU. W THE NATIONS LEADING GR.\DI»p* CLASSICS AND ANNUAL BOWl- GAMts rXOM COAST TO sersmPAd COAST/ I -ANDSPA10IN6MADI 7H» FUST FOOT8AU MSPOR7S /More peopkm W^gCflf/l&$ifai*Hathorn Hall. Blanchard or Oastanias. Danny a tug of war. within the next two years, if the rance Chemical Society will be held Reale situs for Howlett, while both Freshmen especially enjoyed the present turnout continues. However, At this meeting there will be an at Hedge Laboratory on October 14 Canterbury Welcomes Bruce Ogilvie and Marty Melody story of the Kent Hill girl which there are still a few uniforms avail- election of officers. Not only French at 7 p.m. Plans for the year in- can take over for Parent. Other is told each year as "Uncle John- Seniors Elect Baldwin able during the rest of this season majors but everyone interested in clude outside speakers, * scientific New Frosn Members backs are John Sullivan, Fen ny" told it to previous freshman for any male undergraduates who the language is invited to join. movies, correspondence with alumni Winslow. Ed Noel, and Bud Por- New Class Secretary French is spoken at every meeting Bishop Oliver Loring and the classes. wish to play. of the group, and a joint meeting •ter, Tvho Is also .second man at In last Monday's special election Canterbury Club of Bates College The afternoon's activities came to Much of the credit for this sea- when possible. of all the scientific clubs on campus. the senior class elected Joyce Bald- greeted members of the Freshmen center. a close with a mountain hike and son's success should go to Robert One of the future programs this Top replacements in the guard win to the office of class secretary, class who are Episcopalians last a rollicking bus ride home. Oakcs and George Rowan, the as; winter will be a full length French positions are George Thompson left vacant by Barbara Beattie Ab- Sunday evening at a reception in sistant managers and directors, movie, "La Maternelle". Dr. Ber- and Sid TeSsicini, with Blfll De- bott who did not return to campus their honor at the Trinity Church who worked with Mr. Waring to tocci hopes that this meeting can Marco and Sandy Sanderson right this fall. The close contest, held Rectory. NS A get the uniforms and music ready. be open to all. .behind. Bill Pej-ham, a letterman (Continued from page two) under Student Council authoriza- After being welcomed by Bishop of last year, heads the list of re- creased private contributions to tion, saw the runners-up of the Loring and the rectors of the Epis- serve tackles, with Dan Decker, scholarship and loan fund pro- March 1947 election, Miss Bald- copal Churches of Lewiston and Bob Harrington, and Mai Leslie grams by organizations as well a: win and Lou Flett, as candidates. Auburn, the purposes and program the other subs. individuals. In addition. NSA will Jo takes office immediately in or- YE OLDE HOBBY SHOPPE of the Bates Episcopal group were Len Hawkins, a letterman in '42, support increases in G- 1- subsis- der to work with the other class outlined by club officers. Having replaces Cnnnane at right end. tences in proportion to the family officers on Commencement plans. informal "open house" meetings on Russ Burns, well known in bas- unit to meet living costs. the first and third Sunday evenings ketball, is at end also. On the oth- The ultimate goal is, of course, EMPIRE THEATRE is the general plan this term. er side of the line Doug Kay takes to reach a point in this country over for Scott, followed by Art where ability to do the work will WED. - THURS. - FRI. - SAT. Bradbury and Herb Livingstone to be the only determining factor in Oct. 8, 9, 10, 11 "Beat Tufts" Rally round out the squad. Bradhury is deciding what students will attend RITA HAYWORTH In The Gym Friday Night! also third center. college. Probably every one of us LARRY PARKS on this campus know of students -in - who has been deprived of the op- "Down To Earth" JUST OFF THE CAMPUS . . . TO . . . portunity to obtain a higher educa- ENTIRE WEEK OF OCT. 12 tion. Had they not been so de- Bing Crosby - Barry Fitzgerald COOPER'S prived, they would 'have proven to . Joan Caulfield be first, an asset to their college, -in - and second, more of an a; set' to "Welcome Stranger" SERVING THE BEST HAMBURGERS their community, their nation, and their world. NSA proclaims' that AUBURN THEATRE HOT DOGS - FRIED CLAMS - FRENCH FRIES this constant loss moist stop, and by joining NSA, Bates College THURS. - FRI. - SAT. 405 SABATTUS ST. OPEN DAILY AT 11 A. M. would be adding their voice to that October 9-10-11 protest. "CORPSE CAME C.O.D." - with - George Brent - Joan Blondell Service Courtesy Quality "COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE" SUN. - MON. - TUES. - WED. 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