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whose picture Penalty Will 13c Id see the pie- Camouflage Theme Prominent MCA Committee Plans iristmas vaca- Enforced On Cuts so must be in At Annual Penny Carnival who have not Near Recess Dates 'Annual Religious Embassy .hould contact • le nearest pos- Potts, Rowse, Hodges Registrar James A. Gannett an- Walk Off With Awards nounced today that emphasis will be A Philosophy Of Life placed American ame members on the regulations regarding Themes Camouflage, Basis Of Discussion iversity honor theme of the Penny cuts before and after vacations. Stu- The initiation Carnival, brought forth many original dents are advised to take heed of the;Stressed In Drama The fourth annual embassy, spon- ;tabrooke, and costumes Saturday night as the sored by the Maine Christian Associa- lessor Marion tion, opens with a general assembly Women's Athletic Association pre- "Absences Before and After Vaca- Ilustrated talk, for the student body on Tuesday morn- sented their annual dance. Barbara in Color." tions and Holidays. The penalty Four awards in dramatic writing are ing, Jan. 11, Barbara Akeley, student Potts and Jim Rowse, wearing old- for unauthorized absences incurred offered in the ninth annual competitions chairman, announced today. The theme fashioned striped night shirts and car- during the period twenty-four jof Dramatists' Alliance of Stanford of the embassy will be "Your Philoso- phy rying candles, "retired" with the first hours before or after a recess, lUiversity. The late great Stephen of Life Up to Date." vacation The prizes while Arabelle Banton Hodges or holiday, shall be drop- Vincent Benet is remembered in a new embassy is for the purpose of ping from the course in which the focusing student attention on religion as What A. Wolfe went masculine and prize for radio plays absence was incurred. Authoriza- in prose or verse, and what it means in the world we're returned with the other award. tion shall not be given for absences preferably on American themes such living in. For two days the MCA will Intermission entertainment was fur- during the period twenty-four as the poet himself produced so richly; bring outstanding leaders to meet with nished by the Square Dance Club. Win Penny Carnival costume prizes hours before or after a recess, va- the award is fifty dollars and recom- the students in informal discussions. Members called their various dances cation or holiday, except for some mendation to radio production units. These speakers will live in the various very unusual circumstances." dormitories and fraternity houses in while the guests did the clapping. This Other awards are the Anderson prize The above regulation applies to of one hundred dollars for verse drama, order to become better acquainted with and the Grand March, led by WAA Treasury Director all classes during the twenty-four in full length or one-shot form; the the students. President Helen Clifford and George hour interval and to all types of Etherege award for full-length comedy, Tuesday afternoon will be devoted to Ilay, were the highlights of the Asks Patriotism absences. The penalty includes an also one hundred dollars; and the Gray informal discussion group meetings, evening. Carnival costumes ranged F grade in the Courses in which award for dramatic criticism, which and in the evening there will be a from red flannels to blue jeans. Sol- Of Penny-Pinchers absences are reported. (brings twenty-five dollars and recom- supper for all students interested in diers were allowed to break away from The Christmas recess for civilians mendation to standard periodicals. meeting speakers on an informal basis. the regulation GI, and their attire was I "Please put pennies back in circu- will begin Thursday afternoon, Dec. 23, No second prizes are given, but lead- On Wednesday, Jan. 12, the embassy either "good old civilian" or program will consist of an quite lation." at 3:45 p.m., and classes will be re- I ing honors plays are sent with the win- afternoon original. Lady Superman came com- sumed on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 8 ners to Samuel French, tea followed by a concluding service. Thus comes the appeal from the a.m. NBC offices plete with red tights and cloak. The in New York, MGM, and responsible Those on the general planning com- devil was ever popular and there were Treasury Department in . producing units among community the- mittee are: Betty Higgins, Marian Indians, Adolph. a Boy Scout (Troop The Mint has had much difficulty in $50,000 Received atres, as part of the Allinace's effort Littlefield, Janice Campbell, Barbara 1145), and others in pajamas and old- obtaining material for the one-cent to introduce new playwrights to the Allen, Emmy Lou Littlefield, Doris fashioned garb. piece because strategic metals which From Stodder Fund country at large. Bell, Betty Brackett, Betty Perkins, compose it are an imperative necessity Writers should send for registration Ruth Troland, Henry Hagman, Ken- neth in the manufacturing of bombers, forms and information at once; final Reed, Nat Bartholomaei, and Sam For Collins. tanks, rifles, and other weapons. Student Aid date for the present series of competi- This critical shortage has prompted The University has received $50,000 tions is March 15, 1944. Address all Brevities .. . the Director of the United States Mint as a first payment under terms of the inquiries and contributions to Drama- to request that everyone cooperate in will of the late Mrs. Anne E. Stodder tists' Alliance, Box 200 Z, Stanford Former ROTC Men The MCA is sponsoring a freshman the undertaking to get back into circu- of Bangor which was probated shortly University, . party Wednesday evening at 6:45 un- lation the idle coins that are lying after her death in October, 1942. This Leaving For CA der the direction of Esther Randall around in piggy banks, sugar bowls, payment was made in compliance with and John Dickerson, upperclass ad- glass jars, boxes, and bureau drawers one clause of the will. Another ASTU To Sponsor Dance And Infantry OCS visers. All freshman men and women in homes all over the country, tying up $200,000 will come to the University at are invited to attend the affair. The priceless metals. the termination of a trust. On New Year's Eve After a brief return to their home committees in charge of the party are: There is probably no patriotic ser- Mrs. Stodder's interest in the young Faculty and students of the Uni- campus, the Maine men who were in refreshments; Colvin, Elms girls, pro- vice which may be rendered, without men and women of the University of versity will be guests of the Army the first year of advanced ROTC will gram; Balentine, entertainment; and financial cost to the individual, that Maine is shown by the terms of the Specialized Training I nit at a New soon be departing for Officers' Train- Estabrooke, publicity. would contribute more to winning this will specifying the purpose for which Year's Eve dance, it was announced ing School. war. the $50,000 shall be used—"the today. All infantry men in the ROTC have The University skating rink is now princi- pal to be kept intact and safely received their orders, six to go to In- under construction over near the Me- A suggestion to penny hoarders: in- The celebration will be held at the Substitute War vested and the income shall be used for fantry School at Fort Benning. Ga. morial Gym. It will be flooded soon Savings Stamps for Memorial (:,nmasium front 8 p.m. the coins that are held savings. the assistance of needy and deserving These men were Dayson DeCourcy '44, after the Christmas recess, and will as to 1 a.m. oil Friday night, Dec. 31. students... under such rules and Arnold Cohen '45, James Haskell '44, probably be ready for use in about regu- 1943-Jan. I, 1944. Further details lations as may be prescribed by the j on Malcolm Hardy '44, Donald Crossland two weeks. the dance %ill be announced next propel- anthoriti at the Univer,ity." lueck. '45, and Harry Quinn '44. The re- Music Department mainder of the The Men's Senate elected the fol- infantry are to report to the OCS lowing officers for this term: president of the Armed Forces at Presents Annual Camp Knox, Knoxville, Sam Collins; vice president, Joe Na Kentucky. Thirteen men in deau; secretary, Charles Foster; and , the ROTC Coast As The Flu Artillery executive committee, Walter Brooks Christmas Vespers Flies; Revelation have been ordered to the Coast Artillery School and Henry Hagman. at Camp Davis, —0— Christmas Sunday at the University North Carolina. They are Charles of Maine was observed in the tradi- OfCampus-Grippe-ing Esther Randall is the new senior Menace Chapman, Josiah Colcord, William tional manner with a Christmas Sun- Cullen, Benjamin Hodges, Donald resident at Colvin Hall, taking the To say that a violent epidemic of flu and a general headache knock day MCA service in the morning and the vic- Hodges, Carleton Kilpatrick, Earl place of Natalie Curtis who graduated is sweeping the University of Maine tim for a loop and leave him Christmas vespers in the afternoon. gasping Kingsbury. Thomas Parmenter. Ray last term. Betty Brackett. formerly campus would be a faux pas indeed. on the floor, while shivers Dr. Robert Cummins, general superin- and heat Roley. Phillip Spiller, Norman Put- at ATO, is now senior resident at Es- According to the Health Department waves sweep over tendent of the Universalist Church of him in clammy al-1 man, Phillip Miller. and Joseph tabrooke. America, was the speaker at the morn- the actual cases of real old down-and- ternation. ••• O'Neil. ;!>, -• ing service. out-for-the-count flu are few and rela- Another visit to clinic or infirmary? At a group meeting Monday noon, tively far between, but tell that to South Estabrooke girls elected the The afternoon service was presented No temperature, or perhaps a mean: by the Glee Clubs, under the direction the students and the AST men. It's suggestion of one? Out the door the! following officers for this term: Ruth hard to believe. Mrs. Mac Assumes Higgins, president; Rebecca Bowden, of James Gordon Selv•nod, and the victim goes, armed with round pink vice president; Jennie Manson, secre- orchestra, under the leadership of A. Call it the grippe, call it the good pills, two to a half a glass of hot water, Duties At Phi Gam tary; Jeanne Ross, treasurer; Barbara Stanley Cayting. The program was old cold and sore throat, whatever it throat swabbed; "Open wide, say made up of both familiar and un- is, it certainly is here. It's 'Ah'!" Nose antiseptically Scribner and Priscilla Crosby, social even taking sprayed. NIrs. Edith NI:Cullum recently took familiar Christmas music and included the faculty out for the count. A day or two of chairmen. First general exhaustion up duties as house mother at the Phi Bach chorales and selections from they're in class. Then they're is usually followed not. by a most delight- Gamma Delta cooperative house. Mrs. Handers "Messiah" as well as the Just like that That's the hits ful feeling of light-headedness Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has way it in some Mac was house mother of the ATO better-known Christmas carols which them all, elected new officers: Henry Hagman, from the dean on down to cases. Unfortunately, some victims girls last term until they moved into president; Don Stebbins, vice presi- were sung by the congregation under the seventeen-year-olds. never achieve this period in their case Estabrooke Hall. the direction of Prof. Adelbert dent; Richard Smith, recording secre- Without warning the innocent victim history. It is much to be desired, Mother of the SAE Sprague. boys for nearly tary; and William Rigby, correspond- is neatly pinned down with a burning however, for such a victim is able to twenty years, then suddenly trans- ing secretary. Students who presented special num- sore throat and a cough that is a cross travel lightly through crowds of other ferred to a group of freshman girls, bers were Albert Teller, Billie Taylor, between Model T backfire and the ex- students over the gentle babble of Mrs. Mac is now back with her boys Richard Lord, junior chemical en- Richard Huntington, and Kenneth Pat- plosion of a blockbuster in Berlin. voices, flitting through rooms and again. The great change is that the gineer, was elected president of Tau terson, ASTU brass quartet; Wayne Within a day the sore throat becomes across the windswept campus in a boys are not all SA E's this time but Beta Pi, honorary engineering society, Moffit. ASTU, reader; Laura Jack- hinged with a stuffy nose that drips semi-conscious condition. representatives of every fraternity on last week. Other officers elected man, Betty Jenkins, Philip Robinson, and runs its way through various boxes The latter stage is soon followed by campus. She has moved doss n Fra- were Russell Lyon, vice president and ASTU, and John York, ASTU, quar- of tissues and GI handkerchiefs. At a semi-complete period of deafness ternity Row front the SAE House, treasurer; Robert Lurvey, recording tet; Rubin Hoit, ASTU, tenor. Joan this stage the professors even beg stu- and a very, very gradual period of affectionately dubbed "Smoke Castle," secretary and cataloger ; Philip Cope, Stevens and Phyllis Pendleton were dents for a tissue or two, now and then. recuperation throughout the Christmas to the Alpha Tau Omega House. and corresponding secretary. accompanists for the Glee Clubs. A feeling of tightness about the eyes holidays now to the Fiji Castle. Page Tw• THE MAINE CAMPUS Bear's 10 Game Hoop Schedule Wartime Marriages MacMillan Contest Open To Storrs Jan. 13 Present Problems To Open At Of Vital Importance Members Of Armed Forces In a statement just issued by Faculty Prizes amounting to $10,000 are be- the signing of a formal contract by Mrs. Alexander Thomson, president ing given Manager of Athletics Ted Curtis and by the Macmillan Publishing the nominee for the award for the Plan Deputation To of 1Vestern college, Oxford, Ohio Company in the Macmillan Centenary Coach Sam Sezak, it is definitely stated publication of the work concerned; Awards, a writing contest for men on that the University of Maine's basket- warns college girls against looking up- any manuscript submitted, whether Southwest I-/arbor and women in the armed forces. The ball Bears will play a ten-game sched- complete or in outline, the author on married life merely as a meal ticket. awards will be $2,500 for the best ule opening with the Connecticut Nut- must give the Macmillan Company Thelma Folsom, chairman of the "Marriage is one novel, $2,500 for the best work in meggers on January 13, as part of the of the most normal, of non- the United States or MCA deputations committee, an- fiction, and smaller Macmillan & Co., England trip, and closing natural and desirable experiences that awards, totaling Ltd., in London or annual New nounced today that there will be a $5,000, to be given Toronto an exclu- Rams, on Wash- anyone, man or woman, can achieve," at the publishers' with the Rhode Island meeting on Jan. 8 for everyone inter- discretion. sive option for six months from the ington's Birthday, here at Orono. The ested in deputation work declares Mrs. Thomson, who is the date on which it is received; all prize to discuss To be eligible, a first home game will be with Bowdoin topics plans for Southwest mother of four grown sons, some of person must be books will be published in the United and a trip to either an American on January 22. Harbor. whom are married and have children. citizen serving in States, England, and Canada, for a branch of the armed forces of Since the beginning of the new term "Yet during any distribution throughout the world Members have made two trips so far wartime, marriage must of the United Nations, or anyone, a squad of fourteen men have started citi- "wherever English books are read." this year, one to Old Town and one face many perplexing problems, the zen or otherwise, serving in a 191 serious work in preparation for the branch to Bangor. The purpose of these solutions to which are not always indi- of the armed forces of the United OF FLORIDA 1.." campaign. The following group make trips is to bring variety to the Sunday Nazi occupation authorities in Nor- cated by precedent or clearly marked States. are offering "short cut" 144.0 AND LX up the squad: forwards—Ray Cook, services in various communities and to way diplomas Curt McClellan, George Nicholas, and courses. In the armed forces of the United to Norwegian university students who give each student an opportunity to de- volunteer SIZOWN'Ss I Storer Parsons; centers—Ralph Bad- "First, marriage can no longer be Nations there are, unquestionably, for service with the German velop his interests and abilities. armed forces, the Jeloey radio (Nazi WENT THROL Goodman, Leland Jinks, many persons who, but for the war, ger, Bernie A typical team is composed of two regarded as a purely personal matter. controlled) disclosed in a broadcast WITHOUT A Sit, Niedenstein; guards—Don would be following writing careers. and Fred speakers who give the sermon, one The fact that so many war marriages recently reported by the Federal Com- Johns. Bob MacDonald, Many of them are undoubtedly even Fuller. Nick leader for the services, and a pianist. are hasty ones will only add to the munications Commission. The domes- M FINC Charley Norton, Wes Sherwood, and now planning books for the future If it is a week-end trip, two more are general instability of our country tic broadcast said puppet premier Vid- ALL-AMEP ICI after and have possibly completed or em- kun Quisling signed a decree Sam Stuart. needed to lead games at a Saturday giving APART — IN the war is over. barked upon some part of their work. university volunteers an opportunity to The schedule: night social. "At that time there will be so many To encourage them and all others in take "special examinations" which Jan. 13—Connecticut at Storrs the fighting forces will have the same value as ordinary Glenn factors contributing to our general un- of the United Na- ttans.n-- 14—Rhode Island at Kingston Freshman engineering studies for tions is the aim of these awards. graduation. The response, it is re- 15—Northeastern at Boston rest and unhappiness that for any civilians at New York University now ENTER ported, has been "negligible." 22—Bowdoin—home group to add to them is of almost na- CONTEST closely parallel the basic phase of the BEFORE DEC. 31 SOk9 29—Bowdoin at Brunswick ASTP, the University announced re- tional significance. General conditions applying to all Feb. 5—Connecticut—home cently. The work is divided into 12- "At the very core of 11-k the national contestants are: Contestants, men 19—Northeastern--home week terms, enabling freshmen who or stability we are fighting for is the women, must be from 19 to A Place to Meet 22—Rhode Island—home are not called into the Army until 35 (inclu- stability of the home. By jeopardizing sive) ; all manuscripts must Colby at Waterville after the completion of this work to be in Eng- Your Friends the one, we are equally placing the lish; a contestant may submit (date pending) be eligible scholastically for consider- (a) a completed but unpublished Colby—home (date pending) ation for admission to the advanced other in jeopardy. manuscript, or (b) .a partly written THE PARAMOUNT phase of the ASTP on completion of "Young women can no longer re- manuscript together with an explanation or synop- Buy War Stamps and Bonds basic military training after induction. gard marriage as a meal ticket. In sis of how it is to be completed; all the new post-war economy, both men manuscripts must reach the publishers and women will have to work—mar- before December 31, 1943, unless it The Travel Wise Stop at... riage can no longer be a solution to can be shown that the delay in their the economic problems of making one's submission is due to the conditions of By Bob Krause the war. BANGOR HOUSE BEAR FACTS living. Young people should be ad- BANGOR * * * MAINE vised to consider all these factors be- Proposals or material for technical, lr-e &dine Ho pt,aoty specialized, or purely educational Rooms from $1.75 day Now that all you lucky people know that you are going to have fore making their choices and deci- Convenient to everything sions. books are outside the fields of these H. W. C,,snmen. Peon. some of these cool winter evenings broken up by a small bit of basket- awards; all awards are contingent on ball over at Memorial Gym, we feel that, possibly, it is our duty to "Marriage is not a status quo; it entertainment. changes from day to day. acquaint you with the team who will be providing the People sep- .A111111101111.1111111111111 If you were to wander over to practice sessions any of these nights, arated by time and space and experi- chances are the first thing that would strike your eye is the decided ences are running serious risks of 101111. VTIT OUTST 11NOING HEEN HITS lack of height in this year's squad. No, Mabel. they aren't midgets, growing apart rather than together in but they don't quite touch the ceiling either. While there are four their married life. men who stand at six feet nobody goes over that mark. If we were "There are many questions and im- BANGOR and ORONO Qf looking for an excuse, and it's much too early for that yet, we would portant questions, but in spite of them say that this one factor might hinder the Black Bear in the quest for and the serious implications they may M & P Theatres successful season. hold, let me again a reiterate my faith 4,4.4 ••••••••••••••••••••••• But, while this year's team does not feature a bunch of sky- in the institution of marriage and the scrapers who can tell you what the air is like way up there, there is future of the home." certainly no lack of what Hollywood likes to call Talent. With the 1 OPERA -- excellent material that he has on hand, Smiling Sam Sezak will not HOUSE have to go around apologizing for the brand of ball that his team !BANGOR 5TRPN1 should certainly play. There are definitely the ingredients for the MOCCS Thurs. and Fri. ()ION) making of a victory cake on hand this year. In Storer Parsons, Sezak Manufactured b, iner Bros. Dec. 23-24 "THE GOOD has one of the best shots seen by these not-so-old eyes. While playing FELLOWS" Wed. and Thurs., Dec. 22-23 for Presque Isle, Parsons set a new high school scoring for Aroostook starring County. Nick Johns, at guard, is a top-flight ball handler and all- Cecil Kellaway, Helen Walker Double Feature round floorman. Charley Norton, a "natural," is at the other guard. Mabel Paige, James Broun "SLEEPY LAGOON" Fred Niedenstein, the center of the moment, is a product of high school basketball. We have seen a good many play- Sat., Sun., Mon., and Tues. with Judy Canova, ers and games in that style and we can assure you that Niedenstein Dec. 25-26-27-28 Dennis Day knows which way is up out on that court. "RIDING HIGH" plus in Curt McClellan, lone member of last season's squad, Ray Cook, Technicolor "SUBMARINE ALERT" Dorothy Lamour, Dick Powell at forward, and Sam Stuart, at guard, also appear to be dependable Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie performers. Mix these men well, serve sizzling hot, and the Maine Victor Moore fans' basketball appetite should be satisfied. All that may be needed It's the marvel musical of sold at the year for just the right flavor is the salt of experience. Unfortunately the schedule is so set up that we get a late start compared to some of the iner's Shoe Store Fri. and Sat., Dec. 24-25 This fl other teams we play. But if the meal is well prepared nobody should 51 Pickering Sq. Bangor, Me. "CUADALCANAL DIARY" that's his after have to take a Turn for tummy witnessing a Maine game. Rat ion C0u1 Required with longer In the past few days we have been hounded, in a nice sort of BIJOU Preston Foster, William Bendix the la doesn' way, by a few gentlemen who have a strong feeling that the Univer- 8.11N4:1111 sity of Maine should have a ski team this winter% These same gen- elfitheirde lasts tlemen have even been kind enough to give us a list of very potential oppo2t11nity, Wed., Thurs, and Fri Sun. and Mon., Dec. 26-27 and eligible team members. The group is led by Web Frost. star on FOR CAREER•MINGED WOMEN Dec. 22-23-24 Ana "1 %DI T tKES A CHANCE" last year's squad, and consists of Don Stebbins, Bill Bickford, Dick • That bright future you'%e dreamed "TI1E MAN FROM DOWN need about—Culfrqe 'duration plus Gibbs Smith, Ernie Sherman, Armand Paquette, Nat Bartholomei, Dave training insures it! UNDER" with Arro% Holmes, and Paul Dowe. Personally, we are very much Charles Laughton in favor SPECIAL MIDYEAR COURSE* Jean Arthur, John Wayne lastin of having a ski squad—such as we have always had here—and we BEGIN FEBRUARY 14 I3innie Barnes, Richard Carlson Chas. Winninger Sado] feel that others feel the same about the matter. Well, there is a Right now, smart vi rig from I $7 senior Donna Reed colleges who wild more than a tem- strong possibility that we will have a team. The matter is now in porary stop-gap Job are training to age le. beeome Gibbs weeretarles. Hundreds Sat., Sun., Mon., and Tues. the hands of the proper authorities and we feel sure that they will give of permanent. well-paid. p.itriotie Tues., Dec. the idea their blessing. It is now safe to say that the anxious young positions are open to Gibtri-tr•dned Dec. 25-26-27-28 28 coliere women who need never fear "THE GANG'S ALL HERE" men may get out the wax—and the crutches. com1,.g-)e! ,it!pn.z ourse For nenta log. a dd "CLANCY STREET BOYS" Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda We have been told that the proper way to close a column is to Phil Baker, Tony De Marco, with leave them crying for more. We hope you will pardon us if we re- and Benny Goodman's Band I.. Gorcey, B. Jordan SHIRTS procedure verse that this time. We will do the crying, in the fol- NEW YORK 17 210 Park Aye. * BOSTON Bijou and Opera House operate continuously from 1 :30 lowinv manner: The merriest Merry Christmas and happiest 16 90 Marlbnrnugh St. to 11 o'clock. Happy CHICAGO II 720 N. Michigan New Year that one and all can possibly have. Aye. Matinee Prices 30e to 5 o'clock TIIE MAINE CAMPUS Page Thr..- 'To Maine Fashions Footlights Aim At Warmth :es And al contract by Ether Anti-Freeze Boots award for the And Caps Popular : concerned; on By Ruth Higgins "But, sir," came the answer, "that is litted, whether B, Loraine Davis my problem. What I want to know te, the There's no need for anyone to be is author Anything goes in the line of fashions an Company in this—am I deformed ?"----See what bored on these cold winter nights with these days which is anti-cold. Out-of- acmillan & Co., we mean? the variety of radio entertainment that staters are really getting a taste of ronto an exclu- is being offered over the air waves. For laughs with the comedian we Maine au nature!. We can always mths from the FOOTBALL Just curl up on the couch and tune in... note that is back on the air look at our snow-banked pines eived; all prize and the For the "sentimental and melancho- expanse of fields in their I in the United FACTS"- with Portland Hoffa, and Al Good- whiteness, ly" we recommend Tommy Dorsey, however, and say, "I wouldn't Canada, for T WOMANS COLLEGE OF man's Orchestra at the familiar time change master of the trombone, it for anything." Snowy it the world THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH who will be and place-9:30 o'clock—WABC. evenings and heard from 8:15-8:30 p.m. every ' white Christmases really hold ks are read." CAROLINA A GIRL MAY night The new show, "Radio Hall of a place THE UNIVERSITY beginning Jan. 6, or the Bing in our hearts. 1919, BEGIN HER EDUCATION AT Crosby Fame," is causing quite a stir in the CF FLORIDA WON ITS FIRST GAME. show which is on the air every Thurs- radio entertainment. Sponsored by the Forgetting the weather, let us talk orities in Nor- 3 IN THE HOME ECONOMICS day cut" diplomas 144-0 AND LOST THE NEXT 55-0/ NURSERY night from 9:00-9 :30 p.m. magazine "Variety," it presents each about a few styles we have seen around y students who SCHOOL, CON- If you want a good laugh, listen in week the top hits from all fields of campus. If you still haven't asked for ith the German NOWN'S IRON MEN OF 1926 TINUE IN KINDERGARTEN, to Mr. Anthony every Sunday night entertainment—theatres, movies, con- anything for Christmas, see how these !3r radio (Nazi WENT THROUGH 6 MAJOR GAMES ELEMENTARY AND HIGH from 10 :00-11:00 p.m. We heard a certs, night clubs, and popular song serve as suggestions. in a broadcast WITHOUT A SINGLE SUBSTITUTION. SCHOOL GRADES AT THE good one the other night. Just as an centers. Every Sunday from 6:00 to PILOT BOOTS PRACTICAL ! Federal Com- DEMONSTRATION example, we'll tell you. 7:00 p.m. over WJZ. Easy to slip on and tops in a. The domes- F1NCKE OF YALE WC SCHOOL, warmth premier Vid- RECEIVE A BACHELOR'S Mr. Anthony called for the next TO STIR THE BLOOD 1 and practicality are the new pilot or ALL-AMERICAN TWICE, be YEARS' I stadium boots. decree giving DEGREE IN COLLEGE,THEN case and a soldier stepped up. The There are plenty of thrillers for the Their dull-finish, rub- APART — IN 1896 AND 1900, 'her-effect exterior opportunity to GO ON IN A GRADUATE master of human problems was a bit more blood thirsty, such as—Sherlock presents a neat and stylish ations" which disgusted with his work at that point Holmes: play with Basil Rathbone and appearance. The sheep's wool ue as ordinary COURSE, AND — lining shapes and very impatiently said, "Yes, yes, Nigel Bruce from 8:30-9:00 p.m. every into a small round cuff anse, it is re- LEAVETHE CAMPUS'I at the top my good man, state your problem." Monday night—"Mr. District Attor- of the boot. Girls who are 0,0\iv;2ccie.,1 Cfr IT FITS ney," with Jay Jostyn, from 10:00- the proud owners of a pair of these S-CP 9C4-\C-G C°L)9-1°11 \a/ Atolt /0%! boots claim there is one predominant The voice in 10:30 on Wednesday nights—"Sus- itself was enough to feature about them. Any size shoe suggest what poise" from 8:00-8:30 p.m. every BUY BONDS was coming, but not ' heel will fit into the boot—high or WAR quite. Thursday—"The Shadow" every Sun- N6GC°2-‘ CPJ\1\96. Incidentally, don't ever com- low. Any girl knows that practicality M1feet plain because day at 5:30 p.m., and "Crime Doctor" television isn't being used in footwear these days is first and fore- more. at 8:30 p.m. nds There are some shows where it most. Well, try to find a more practi- 4WANINWIF would definitely be a drawback. Well, Other programs to try include: "Ra- cal, basic, all-occasion boot for New ti get on with the story. Our little dio Reader's Digest"---9:00-9 :30 p.m.' England weather! ‘IOI NT hero further aggravated on Sunday—"Radio 1 Mr. Anthony Theatre," 9:00- ARROW Shirts and ARROW Ties by telling him about how his entire 10 :00 p.m. on Monday—"Screen Guild Noticeable and colorful around cam- pus are the little uniform had fitted him when he joined Play," 10:00-10:30 p.m. on Monday— Dutch caps which many girls Are Sold Exclusively in Bangor at the Army. "My shoes fit, my pants fit, "Mystery Theatre," 9:00-9:30 p.m. on are wearing (when hats are worn my blouse fit—." Here he was cut off Tuesday—"Big Town," 8:00-8:30 at all!). One girl has a red vel- ;top at... vet one, again. p.m. Tuesday—"Stage Door Canteen," which goes well with her dark hair. Another coed, a blonde this "Will you 10:30-11:30 p.m. on Friday. please state your problem time, wears a black one which is em- and allow FREESE'S some time to the other broidered in different colors. Several piatiity cases?" Buy War Stamps and Bonds 75 day jothers rate notice also. This adapta- erything tion from Dutch headwear can be of MEN'S SHOPS wool felt, corduroy, or suede. Watch •i for other materials too. BRYANT'S Maine's finer store WARMTH IS THE KEY Aralac kerchiefs, fur-lined coats, JEWELERS for Diamonds Churchill jackets, fur-lined gloves, ski OF BANGOR sweaters—these are a few more valu- 46 Main St. for the past 50 years able items for these days. The post-Christmas scene promises many new contributions in fads and fashions. In spite of the shortage of • many materials, manufacturers have found adequate and durable substitutes JOIN J. NISSEN BAKING CORP. which supply the demands of the con- BEL E RIBBON BREAD sumer. Many of these substitutes will (Enriched with Vitamin B,) continue their popularity long after the DOUGHNUTS — CAKES — PASTRIES "originals" are back on the market. ND bia Street Bangor, Maine Bay War Stamps and Bonds

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The Maine Campus POLITICAL SCENE Brevities • • • hill t Published Thursdays during the college year by the students of the University By Elbridge Burton Da.is —TO of Maine. Entered as second-class 222azter at the post office, Orono, Maine. Subscrip- At Panhellenic Council meeting tion: 50e per term. Local advertising rate: 50t per column inch. Offices on second IN TH and third floors. MCA building. Telephone extension Si. Member Associated Col- The past month has seen several nearly all the other legislators from Monday night the sorority rooms were legiate Press. Represented for national advertising by National Advertising Ser- rapid-fire developments along the vice, Inc., College Publisher's Representative, 420 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y. Cumberland County are favorable to assigned for this term, and the next Maine political front which have con- "I enjoy reai his candidacy. meetings of the groups will be held in SAM COLLINS Editor-in-Chief siderably clarified the gubernatorial and above all picture. Chief among these has been IJII.DRETH CAMPAIGNS the following rooms: Alpha Omicron FRANCES HIGGINS Associate Editor Maine men in the announcement by Gov. Sumner Last week campaigning "way down Pi, Room B, North Estabrooke; Chi JOAN GREENWOOD . News Editor this column I CHARLENE LOWE Makeup Editor Sewall that he would not seek an un- east" in Washington County, Hildreth Omega, 1st floor MCA; Delta Delta Sports Editor precedented third term. The Gover- friends with u BOB KRAUSE cp.u. ed much favorable comment when Delta, Room C. North Estabrooke; CONTRIBUTING EDITORS—I Higgins, Elbridge Davis, Ed Holland, nor's action now leaves the field open he advocated greater development of I met Robert Phi Mu, Room E. South Estabrooke; Helen Clifford. ASSISTANT EDITORS—Barbara Allen, Mary-Jane Hoyt, to a plethora of candidates who have this region's rich peat bogs and sug- Air Forces C Jean Crawford. hinted their receptiveness but who gested that it might be wise for the and Pi Beta Phi, 2nd floor MCA. In Nashville, Ten STAFF MEMBERS—Loraine Davis, Marie Haines, Norma Herzing, Mary have not desired to oppose the incum- to investigate the possibilities the future, the rooms will continue to shipment to Elizabeth Marble, Arlene Cleven, Valerie Parkin, Muriel Polley, Philip Russa- bent. fully. Thus writes 4 Jones. rotate each term. koff, Frances Sayward, Betty Lehman, Doris Foran, Lala Speculation is now rife that Sewall At the state Grange convention two Nelson from lv REPORTERS—Kathleen Bridges. Louise Eastman, Patricia Hutto, Mariana will attempt to unseat Representative \veers ago, Richardson stepped down Recent awards to students in the col- typical of ma: Lois Ricker, Gladys Friedler, McLaughlin, Arthur Payne, Cecelia Reynolds, Robert Hale in the first &strict. Re-:as Master after eight years in order to lege of agriculture were announced Maine men Warren Anderson. cently several newspaper stories have devote his full time to the race for the by Fred P. Loring, assistant Charles St. T1 STAFF—Richard Bork. James Barry, Carl Dachs, Stan Berenstein, this week ARMY appeared in which this possibility was three awards in an ASTU ; Norman Mosher, Lloyd Weatherly, Ted Pietrykowski, Dave Jacobs. governorship. His support is found to the dean. There were given serious attention and the opinion nr)stly in the rural areas, and undoubt- of the Charles H. Hood Educational of Mines study of the. writers seemed to he that there William Brons- Harold Rogers RUTH HANSEN Business Manager edly he will poll a large vote there, Trust Scholarships: to was a very real likelihood that the of he is in the winter com- Citadel in Chal HIGGINS Circulation and Ass't Business Manager hit as today running some- don, who graduated BARBARA Governor would be an entrant in the Smyth, Jr., a A/C Bill Fi E. O'CONNOR Advertising Manager what behind Hildreth. mencement, to Robert MARY Selman Field, ELIZABETH FURBISH Subscriptions Manager contest. Complete silence continues unbroken junior, and Henry Plate, a sophomore. PFC. RAYMOND D. JONES Advisory Business Manager SEWALL MAY QUIT POLITICS in state Democratic circles, although Two Sears-Roebuck Agricultural advanced nai Mason is now ASSISTANT MANAGERS—Jeanne Staples, Doris Emery, Jean Thompson. The true fact of the matter is, how- the party is said to be considering Foundation Scholarships were award- STAFF ASSISTANTS—Helen Herrick, Nancy Chase, Joan Potter, Jean ever, according to close friends of the some sort of nominal opposition. ed to freshmen: one went to Ivan Buffalo in Bi Ross, Gay Weaver, Faye Jones, Virginia Merchant, Evelyn Young, Jim Rowse, Governor who are in a position to Crouse, and the other to Donald Ful- thanks to Lanr Howard Jackson, Otis Dyer, Ruth Fickett, Polly Spear, Lacy Williams, Bar- know his plans, that he has no intention ler. day greeting Byronis. bara Benedict, Jo-Ann Bouchard, Edith Merrill, Mildred of going to Congress at this time. On The Contributors' Club, honorary West Point, the contrary, he has received three or , literary organization, met in Balentine four tempting offers from private air- Sun Parlor Tuesday evening at seven • • craft companies, and is believed willing o'clock. Camera Supplies A±mosphere, Spirit to eschew politics for some time to A short business meeting which in- Largest East of Boston come while devoting himself to busi- cluded tentative plans for guest speak- Developing and Printing A new term . . New faces ... New schedules. ness activities. I believe we can safe- ers was followed by a general reading as a serious Come In To See Us The Christmas season. ly rule out the Governor and discussion of short stories sub- contender for any office in 1944. Changes. mitted by prospective members. Pro- cDAK1N'S Coincident with Sewall's announce- fessor Walter Whitney of the English And yet there is a certain sameness about many things, a col- tnent came a statement front State Ag- Shep Hurd '17 department gave a critical review of 25 Central St. Bangor legiate atmosphere perhaps. or an underlying something which might riculture Conunissioner Carl R. Smith the material submitted. What are we driving at? Well, we have a in which he said that, despite pressure be called Maine Spirit. from many friends and supporters, he habit of looking backward and forward as terms expire and begin was definitely not a candidate. At • again, of thinking things over and deciding what was good and what present this leaves the field to Senate Witnessing the wartime metamorphosis of the President Horace Hildreth of Port- FOR THE MILITARY MAN was of little value. land and State Representative F. Ar- University has made us more appreciative than ever of the best parts dine Richardson of Strong. Roy L. quality Uniforms of life at Maine. Fernald, former state senator from We carry a complete line of high the traditional Christmas vespers. They Winterport, has as yet made no formal Sunday we enjoyed entry into the race, but his backers and Equipment v.-ere beautiful and moving. They were presented by both civilians indicate that he will do so in the near and soldiers. The annual Penny Carnival Saturday night was future. Service caps, garrison caps, shirts, slacks, shoes camouflage permissions which brought a supremely Hildreth is already making an active "made" by the campaign and has won powerful sup- Metal and Embroidered Insignia, Chevrons, Rating Badges enjoyable evening to revelers from all corners of the campus. An port in several quarters, which make inspirational Christmas sermon at the Little Theatre on Sunday him very decidedly the leader today. Serving the Mart in the Service morning was heard by a group which felt itself a single congregation. He has been endorsed by all seven of Portland's state representatives and for more than fifteen years We are proud of the way the University of Maine is carrying on. A former Maine student at another college writes to describe the discrimination there which keeps soldiers out of sorority houses and Son Co. For That Photograph I M. L. French & speaking to each other. We feel prohibits soldiers and coeds from That Looks Like You encourages morale—building activity 19 Exchange St. Bangor, Maine that the policy and spirit which GO TO and friendly relationships for soldiers and students together is to be THE COYNE STUDIO • commended. We like to think that the relative harmony existing 132 Main St. Bangor, Mc. here is bred by traditional Maine spirit. • • Maine ROTC men are leaving this week ... another change. The University has enjoyed your stay. and we wish you the best of luck in the school; you have long sought. Member Feder' 12c serve Bank And so the Campus. produced by both students and et` soldier-students, expresses best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas. r- "The United States has not the option as to whether it will or i BASS 260TS will not play a great part in the world. It must play a great part. All that it can decide is whether it will play that part well or badly.... 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Waterman is another Maine man who is a member of the A STP. Dick is Steinbauer Directs • • • GRIM AND BEAR IT. Fill the Steins studying at the University of Kansas. ( 1! 1.1 \ \11•A AV/C Donald Robinson has been By Norma Berzing I of lumps at the ends of the lower Research Committee uncil meeting I \ THE •1:1:\ transferred to the Army Air Forces This week's column is written for branches. ity rooms were I . George P. Steinbauer, associate pro- Preflight School at San Antonio, Tex- the express purpose of cheering those ; Father, as usual, is sitting in his easy fessor of botany in the college of agri- and the next students who will be "1 enjoy reading the Caziiiits no end, as... Pvt. George Garland has been unable to get home chair contentedly viewing the peaceful culture, has been reappointed chairman will be held in sent from Compton Junior College, for the holidays. With that consoling scene. When Father receives the no- of the research committee of the Asso- and alxwe all the column concerning thought dpha Omicron Compton, Calif., to the University of in mind there needs only to be tices from the six overdrawn charge ciation of Official Seed Analysts of Maine men in the service. Through said that Christmas in Maine is noth-!accounts there will be a slight shift of ;tabrooke; Chi Idaho at Moscow, Idaho ... A/C Jo- North America for the coming year. this column r 'nave been able to locate seph LaPointe is now stationed at Las ing to be sneezed at, although that's ex- scenery. .; Delta Delta The analysts' association is con- friends with whom I have lost touch. Vegas, Nevada ...Pvt. Malcolm Pier- actly what most people are doing. A car pulls up in front of the house cerned with uniform Estabrooke; son is studying in the ASTP at Louisi- Why not see what a typical family and everyone draws a deep breath (in practices of test- I met Robert Vickery '46 at the Army ing commercial seeds h Estabrooke; ana State University at Baton Rouge, will be doing in preparation for the hopes that it's for the people next throughout the Air Forces Classification Center at country. The research committee La A/S Earle Wescott is now at holidays? The setting is Christmas door). Uncle Louis, Aunt Emmie, of oor MCA. In Nashville, Tenn. He was waiting for which Dr. Steinbauer is the University of Cincinnati. Eve. The whole family is gathered and their ten little terrors emerge. chairman co- ill continue to shipment to Maxwell Field, Ala." ordinates improvements and develop- A/C around the tree with the exception of Company on Christmas Eve—how Thus writes Aviation Cadet Donald Ernest Larson is studying at ments of the profession. Nelson from Maxwell Field in a letter the Naval Pre-Flight School at Chap- little sister who has just reached the niue! Are they planning to stay creeping stage and is now crawling long—oh, just till after New Year's— Dr. Steinbauer has been associated ents in the col- typical of many holiday notes from el Hill, N. C.... Pvt. Clayton Van- Tassel's around underneath said tree cursing wouldn't think of imposing—what time with the University of Maine since :re announced Maine men in uniform Pvt. new address is APO 4878, viciously for her cigarettes. is dinner tomorrow. After all, blood 1929. He holds three degrees from wing, assistant Charles St. Thomas writes that he is c/o Postmaster, New York... Pvt. is thicker than water and since they're University of Minnesota and is well three awards in an ASTU at the Colorado School Lester Yoffe is in an ASTU at Pur- CHRISTMAS PAST e Father's kin, Mother has decided that known for his studies in the field oi od Educational of Mines studying engineering Pvt. due University at Lafayette, Ind.... Grandpa, who lives in the past any- way, is relatives can go a good distance toward seed analysis. lliam Brons- Harold Rogers is in an ASTU at the Cpl. Leon Blaisdell has been trans- running around confusedly with ferred from Gunter Field, Ala., to a burning match in his being pretty thick themselves at times. le winter corn- Citadel in Charleston, S. C. hand trying to Seymour Johnson Field, Goldsboro, light the electric Christmas morning is the best thrill Flying may be just kid stuff, after Smyth, Jr., a A/C Bill Frederick is stationed at bulbs. Gould has been Fido is sitting of all, with its exclamations of "just all. a sophomore. Selman Field, Monroe, La., studying N. C A/C Ralph in the corner quietly , what I've always wanted, now I've got Agricultural advanced navigation ... A/S Dick transferred to Strother Army Air munching away at the contents of a The civil aeronautics authority in box of Christmas tree fifteen pyrex frying pans," and "I ; were award- Mason is now at the University of Field, Winfield, Kansas. ornaments. Washington reports experiments in ac- Mother is standing at one end of the can't imagine where you ever found went to Ivan Buffalo in Buffalo, N. Y Many A holiday greeting letter sent out tual flight training among high school thanks to Larry Jenness for his holi- by the Alumni Association this week room, strenuously slinging tinsel at the these lovely burlap hankies," and "oh, 3 Donald Ful- nail students showed they equalled progress day greeting from Stewart Field, states that there are nearly 2,700 tree because someone once told her that what lovely polish, the latest of college students in similar train- West Point, N. Y.... Pvt. Dick Maine alumni in service. the effect would be more artistic. The thing, 'billions green' they call it." result is a rather discouraging group Merry Christmas! ing. (ACP) plies Boston Printing ee Us

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War calls keep Long Distance lines busy FREESE'S ...That's why your call may be delayed. Page Six 11101 KUNZ CAMPUS Introducing 735 Civilians Enroll ASTP Notes The Man Who Keeps 'Ern Rollin' Maine Chaffer For Winter Term I This, girls, is the "typical soldier- Figures on the wintir term enroll- trainee" as he looked during the first By Pvt. Jim Barry mem were released Lt. Connevey, Supply Officer this week by the term of the Army Specialized Train- Having changed our politics to the Registrar's office showing a total of ing Program at the Who sees that the soldiers here first twelve insti- locally prevalent Republican party in 735 civilian students registered. Bro- I tutions activated in the are properly fed? Who makes sure program: He the hopes Vol. XLVb that they are properly clothed and of gaining a few strong ken down by classes, there are 7 gradu- was 24.3 years old, 5 feet 8.7 inches equipped? Who maintains the motor party men who will undergo the tor- ate students, 118 seniors, 152 juniors, tall, and weighed 158.3 pounds. transport? It is none other than the ture of cavorting thru this column 117 sophomores, 321 freshmen, and 20 Ed. Note—He may have grown Battalion special students. Supply Officer. for the good of the cause, we again younger since then. Lieui One hundred ninety-nine new Here at Maine it is 2nd Lt. Law- set out to annoy typesetters, contribute ASTP rence Hale Connevey shoulders students are enrolled in basic training Interest who to the paper shortage, and most im- of soldier-trainees in join- all these responsibilities. at the University. There are three of When the portant—fill space until the advertis- new ing the Student Union at the Univer- KilIe ASTU was inaugurated here he was ASTRP's registered. Half of the ing dept can talk the bookstore into sity of Minnesota has made Company Supply Officer. He ASTRP's were transferred at the end increased greatly another full page ad and the circula- since trainees have became Battalion Supply Officer last of last term. received places on Note4 tion dept gets over its carelessness. the Student Union August. • Board of Gover- At the outbreak of this column last Sam Collins, nors, it is reported by authorities at Class Lt. Connevey was born on Septem- head proctor, HenHenry semester we put forth a policy, and at Hagman, the university. Soldiers are required ber 6, 1919, at Midlothian, Texas. Af- William Bickford, and Wal- Lieut. Fra the journey's end of said semester we ter Brooks to bear expenses involved in joining ter graduating from Hillsboro High are the newly appointed ber of the cl acknowledged our lack of ever at- proctors Student Unions. School he went to Texas at Phi Mu Delta and Phi action in Ita A & M taining it—s00000--this three months Kappa where he majored in Electrical Engi- Sigma. to word rec no policy at the beginning, no apolo- A postcard from President Edward neering for four years. He was a week. gies at the end—having set nothing as C. Elliott of Purdue University is member of the Signal Corps ROTC sent to "Parney," our goal we have already more than over you with a poised typewriter?) parents of each soldier-trainee there. who friends, was attained it—now we may continue— But enough with such arrives at the campus for train- He entered the Army in May, 1942. drivel—it's a ing blissfully proud of our achievement. campus activity in the ASTP. The card explains ma fraterni and was placed on temporary duty at well worthy of your (Ed note: Won't somebody please support. that the training is vital to the war football and Parin Field, Texas. He was later as- buy this space? It ain't expensive, effort and that, at the same time, the ing the Unit signed to Signal School at Ft. Mon- You dear readers will never know in Twelve Appointments honest.) Fine thing, here he is try- soldier's academic work will count basketbal mouth, N. J. His next assignment was the suffering incurred while writing ing to sell space when he can't even toward a degree. made his m instructor of Signal Corps ROTC at such a column as this—When we re- Made To Prism Staff sell the paper—The alumni get it in- strides on la Maine. arrived on the campus last week Maine An analysis of cluded in their dues—the students in physical efficiency to become Lt. Connevey likes his work at the Barbara Higgins, editor-in-chief of weather was doing its best to fulfill test reports shows their tuition—the faculty out of their that the AST Unit most spectac University, finding it interesting and the Prism, has announced the follow- the I-told-you-so dept of the local at Georgia School salaries—and now somebody is all for of Technology driving, cob: active. residents when this witty scribe gath- achieved the highest ing appointments to the year book's suggesting to Lt. Connevey that physical efficiency iron and cot He approves of the cadet it be ered inspiration for a masterpiece of rating among system staff: assistant pictorial editors, Bar- made a GI issue. Cycle I institutions. as the best c and believes it "is being carried out droll—he deemed to change the words Baylor University took bara Akeley, Madeline top honors "Parney" .ell here. The men are gaining very Nevers, and But in the meantime it ain't a GI of a popular ditty for the benefit of among Cycle H institutions. Muriel Peterson; assistant activities Stephens Hi valuable training. The program is also issue, so why don't some of you money the southern lads—from I am dream- Second places went to the editor, Norma Herzing Univer- and at Main very well organized." ; assistant pho- men in uniform save up four bits and ing of a white Christmas to I am sity of Michigan in Cycle tography editor, I and to the tering the Graydon Kay; and buy a subscription to this—just to be dreaming of a warm (punch line) University of California assistant subscription at Los An- 1941, he was Gladys Merrill, senior, is the only managers, Flor- original—you are the only ones that Christmas.... And now as I sit per- geles in Cycle II. ence Armstrong, Marilyn Coy, Pris- get an all-round pr, co-ed at Washington State college opportunity to subscribe— petuating this public menace, the white Honors for greatest improvement in cilla Shaw, Bob Graves, Curt McClel- everyone more was t currently majoring in else has it wished on them. stuff is sliding from the roof and the physical efficiency, as reflected by the animal husban- lan. and Mary Hurley. Carolyn class. He W Small (Certainly, I bought a subscription— rebel lads are starting to wear their tests, were won by the University dry. (ACP) will assist in proof reading. of the college o did you ever have an editor standing ears again. Michigan and Baylor University. Leaving th ary as a met serve Corps, training duni • mer with ti men who tra Ala. Bates I Speak , endable Plans for the last meet rum on Dec. the group w Balentine sun asSaM ia Chia from Bates Dumais and Maine, will c bate on the I A cheerful red carton of Christmas The follow Chesterfields is a gift you can de- the Embassy group. Futu pend on to please any smoker.Their will be devot Milder, Cooler, Better Taste the way to is ap- discussions. preciated everywhere. They never fail to SATISFY, and here's why— L. F. 5 Chesterfields' Right Combination To MC ofthe world's best cigarette tobaccos The Worl can be depended on every time to sion of the give smokers what they want. ing Tuesday Estabrooke I F. Smith, As Pit Chesterfields on your, sics at the must list for Christmas. \b., group on "In of the evenir You can't buy a better ing and cha cigarette. discussed Co potentialities ykoe ture of Ind other countri There will the Commis: ness Tuesday Reading Roo All who are of post-war invited by thy ent for the

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