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VOL. XXXV (35th Year) No. 6 STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AND STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT TRENTON, N. J. DECEMBER 17, 1930

Knights To Stage Shakespearean Play STATE SWAMPS UPSALA; PANZER HERE TO-DAY Annual Revue Will Be Presented s( Slane High Scorer Saturday Night Sir Philip Ben Greet Heads AH English Cast In In Opening Tilt Disability Fund To Benefit "As You Like It" From Proceeds; Girls Lions Will Seek Second Augment Cast Sir Philip Sen Greet, eminent Eng­ lish actor and producer, and the Ben Victory In Panzer Greet Players will present the Shake­ The Normal Knight6 are busily en­ spearean play, "As You Like It" to Game To-day gaged in rehearsing and planning for Trenton students and residents on their annual stage production which January 22, at Junior High School State's basketball team opened its this year is "Over Hill And Dale" to No. 3, under the auspices of the Tren­ present campaign by decisively asserting be presented on December 20 under ton State Teachers College. Tickets its superiority over a blue and white clad the direction of Mr. Michael A. are being offered to students at $1 outfit from Upsala College to the tune Travers. and |1.50. of 44-21. All of the members of both Bill Just, as leading man, portrays Sir Philip is world famous as an teams saw action in this game. Coach the part of Charles S. Smith, and Lundgren tried to field a team to halt authority on the English drama. He State, while Coach Dean seized the op­ plays opposite Franklin Grapel who has been on the stage for fifty years is t he gay young Marion, the heroine, portunity of giving every man on his and has taught more actors than any team a chance in a varsity game. As a and Hartpence has an excellent oppor­ other living man. In recognition of tunity to find out how it feels to be result five men played their first college a life devoted to drama in education, game for State. in authority in his role of president he was knighted by King George V of H ill and Dale College. Carl Muller Captain Frank Slane was first to in 1929. score, tapping the ball into the basket. in his second year as the most out­ This brilliant cast of English play­ standing female impersonator of He was followed by Lawrence and then ers are returning to America by de­ Mancuso, who brought the total to six State Teachers College will again mand of leading universities and cities before Upsala had an opportunity of captivate the audience with the song who witnessed their performances in scoring. This did not present itself un­ hit, "When I Hear a Lullaby." Carl the 1929-30 tour and those who want­ til the second quarter was well under for time being, is Miss McWhiffle. ed to see them, but were unable to do way and the Lions far ahead of the Another outstanding character is Bob so. During the 1929-30 tour the play­ Vikings. Bloom who takes the part of Cicero ers gave performances at the univer­ The last quarter saw State increase Socrates Smith, a professor of botany. sities of Columbia, Brown, Michigan its lead. Coach Dean then began mak­ A group of girls will comprise the Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Illinois. ing numerous substitutions. Before the chorus. Mr. Travers says, "The danc­ They visited such cities as Boston, St final tocsin had sounded, each man had ing and singing of this chorus will be Louis, San Francisco, Portland and varsity action. All of the new players as good and better than any produc­ Seattle and played New York City, acquitted themselves very creditably, tion on Broadway." covering nearly 200 performances. Captain Slane, Kurtyka, Muller, Donlon, Lawrence, Coach Dean Dick Toft leading them in scoring. The orchestra will be composed of Sir Philip has tutored his actors in The scorers of the evening were led Ellen Hiler, piano; Jessie Newman, the art of speaking words. When they by Slane, who tallied five times from violin; Jack Van Brederode, second speak, it is easy to understand the the floor and once from the free line. violin; John Gryzbek, bass; David words and sense of what is spoken. FORMER BUSINESS MGR. Phi Alpha Delta Other high scorers for the Lions were Rounds, 'cello; Van Lier Lanning, Mancuso, Toft, Lawrence and Thomas. cornet; Eustace Griffith, clarinet, GRATEFUL TO STUDENTS Holds Successful Rudy Johnson, one of the five by that Joseph Stackhouse, saxophone, and Dear Mr. Hartpence, name who entered the game, 3cored Fred Dellicher, trombone. Between Boyar Honored As Through you I wish to thank the Formal Dance three field goals to lead his contingent. the acts Jack Van Brederode will p.ay student body of the State Teachers He was closely followed by Carlson and a violin solo, "The Minuet" by Press Association College, Trenton, for the beautiful Taking advantege of the Christmas W. Johnson. Kritziles. looking glass they so kindly sent spirit now strongly felt in the College, The lineup: The play begins promptly at 8:15 Convenes me. Please convey to them my Phi Alpha Delta held its annual for­ STATE (44) UPSALA (21) o'clock. There will be dancing in the appreciation and thanks for the mal dance on December 13 in the low­ Mancuso forward W. Johnson (C) lower gym afterwards. same. My contact with the er gymnasium.. The first regular meeting of the Lawrence forward R. Johnson The proceeds from the show will be students has always been a great Jack Mohr provided decorations in divided e qually between the Disability newly formed Central Jersey Press inspiration to me. keeping with the holiday season. The Slane (C) center Parson Association was held here on Thurs­ Fund of the A. A. Council, and the I am unable to find words to ex­ music was furnished by Carl Hart- Donlon guard Hedberg Boys' Party. day, Dec. U. Over fifty delegates, press my sorrow, that illness has man's Trenton Orchestra. The com­ representing a score of secondary, Muller guard J. Johnson compelled me to sever this contact. mittee in charge of the affair included business, and teacher-training schools Score at half 21-9 (State). Field were present. AjYours truly, Herbert Birch, president of the fra­ oals—Mancuso 2; Lawrence 2; Slane 5: ternity; Arthur Carman and John Training School To Charles F. Troxell, president of the j John S. Neary foft 3; Donlon, Thomas, Kurtyka, fV Poliacik. Shields, Shallcross. Nash, Carlson, W Have Xmas Party Columbia Scholastic Press Association The faculty guests of the evening Faculty Advisers, was the chief speak­ 4 Johnson; Hedberg; R. Johnson 2. Foul were Dean Fraser, President and Mrs. goals—Thomas 3; Slane, Lawrence, er of the afternoon. J. F. Callahan, Dr. Bickett Heard Roscoe West, Mr. and Mrs. Charles On the afternoon of Monday, De­ a representative of the Trentcn Eve­ Shallcross; Mancuso, Jannone, 2. Ref­ Burt, Dean Travers and Dr. and Mrs. eree, Frank Marshall. cember 22, the school will be host at ning Times, discussed the use of pic­ By Student Body Eikenberry. the Christmas Party which is annu­ tures, cartoons and line cuts in news­ Today's lineup: ally giv en to the pupils of the Train­ paper work. The subject of business William J. Bickett, Superintendent STATE PANZER ing School. It has been the custom management, including advertising, of the Trenton Schools, addressed the STATE COMMISSIONER Kurtyka F ... .Wishnevsky in past years for the Physical Educa­ was ably handled by Mr. Callahan. student body of S. T. yesterday. tion Department to arrange for and C. Lawrence F Nerenberg Following these meetings dinner Mr. Bickett chose for his topic WHITE NEXT SPEAKER carry out this program. This year was served in the cafeteria. Officers "The Teachers' Annuity Fund." He Slane C Kaufman other departments will take a more were then elected with the fo.lowing gave the history and present regula­ In the third of a series of talks be­ Donlon G .. .. (C).Bodnar active part. The general arrange­ results: tions of the institution and outlined ing given the student body by mem­ Muller G Shyowitz ments will be taken care of by the Pres. John Wallace, Westfield; Vice- the advantages it has to teachers. He bers of the State Board of Education, Senior 3's, Senior 6's, Freshmen 12's Pres. Sam Boyar, T.enton; Secretary also described the ways in which mon Mr. Howard Dare White, Assistant Referees: Frank Marshall, Leroy and De lta Rho Sorority, under the su­ Treasurer Miss Brodner, Westfield. ey is secured for the fund. Commissioner of Education in charge Smith. pervision of Miss Smithick. The pro­ of secondary schools, will make an ad­ Time of game: 4 P. M. gram is being arranged by Miss Doro­ dress on January 6. Mr. White will Place: State Gym. thy Gib ling and the Physical Educa­ outline the duties of the Assistant tion seniors, assisted by Mrs. John Commissioner of Education and will Panzer and State will renew their Miller, Miss Margery Fish, Mr. Wil­ tell of the relationship between the basketball relations this afternoon, liam A ndreas and other Physical Edu­ Junior and Senior High School teach­ when they meet on State Gym at four cation classes. The Training School Dec. 17—Basketball—Panzer College er and the State Program. o'clock. This meeting will be the will contribute to the program by Trenton—If :00. at Trenton. Argo. After-dinner-dance—6:30- twelfth between the two teams since singing carols. Dec. 17—Dinner in honor of the 1925. State won the first seven Due to the fact that the need for 7:30. Executive Board. Jan. llf—Bridge — Senior—Upper Follow-Up Work games, but since 1929 has been unable food and clothing is so great this Dec. 18—After-dinner dance of Gym. to defeat its East Orange rival. Last year the general expenses are being Gamma Sigma Pledgees 6:30- year, after losing the first game by kept a s low as possible with a view Jan. 15 — After - dinner - dance — Carried On By the score of 41-21, State fought des­ 7:30. Nu Delta Chi—6:30-7:30. toward giving help where it is most Nu Delta Chi tea party at Clin­ perately to defeat the Panzerites, but needed. To aid this cause a basket- Dec. 17—Basketball game at Seton Education Dept. could not overcome the advantage of ton House. Hall. hall game between State and Penn Dec. 19—Y. W. C. A. party- The Department of Education has Jimmy "Rip" Collins, who scored Service was played on December 6, Community Room. GENERAL PERIOD SCHEDULE been busily engaged during the past twenty-seven of the thirty-nine points and the entire proceeds were con­ scored by the Panzer team. Dec. 20—Normal Knights Show. Thursday, December 18— few months in following up and ad­ tributed. The collection of this fund Dec. 22—Training School party— vising former graduates of Trenton Panzer has already engaged in sev­ and the distribution is being taken Chorus Rehearsal. eral games. Their Alumni was taken Community Room—3:00-5.00. Friday, December 19— E. C. A. State Teachers College who hold ®re of by Miss Smithick. Dec. 23—Christmas Holidays begin teaching positions in New Jersey. over by the score of 57-24, while Monday, December 22—Chorus. Brooklyn City College was a second —noon. Tuesday, December 23— Mr. Bunce, Miss Weldin and Miss Jan. 5— Christmas Holidays End McLees have visited every last year victim by the score of 41-21. Although Pres., Mrs. West Entertain Christmas Program — 10:30 Panzer has lost Collins and Red Her­ 10:30. A. M. graduate in the counties of Warren, Mr. an d Mrs. Roscoe L. West gave Jan. 6 — After - dinner - dance — Sussex, and Hunterdon, and expect to bert from last year's team, it is still Monday, January 5—Assembly. cover Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth a powerful club and will be counted * Yuletide party to the faculty at Theta. Phi—6:30-7:30. Tuesday, January 6— Hillwood I nn on Monday evening, De­ Jan. 8 — After - dinner - dance — and Somerset counties before the upon to extend State to the limit. Assembly—Mr. Howard Dare Christmas holidays. The Panzer game today will be the cember 15. Mr. Rounds entertained Sigma Phi Alpha—6:30-730. White. the g athering with Christmas Read- Jan. 10—Basketball game at The department has introduced this last this year. State will not swing Wednesday, January 7—E. C. A. work as a means by which new teach­ into action again until January 10, ®8S, w hile vocal selections were ren­ Upsala. Thursday, January 8— dered by Miss Metcalf. Christmas Jan. 13 — Basketball — East ers in the field may be advised regard­ when Upsala College will play host to Assembly—Student Program. ing their weak points and given in­ the Lions at the East Orange High Carols were sung under the direction Stroudsburg Teachers College at Friday, January 9—E. C. A. '• Miss Bray. structions which will tend to better School Gym their teaching. (Turn to Page 6, Column 2) Page Two STATE SIGNAL Wednesday, December 17, 19 &1

Our Generosity— In The Attic Room (®ur Hall of iFamr! State1 11 Signal Side by side we sit in the old attic- College students have often been accused of room of the past. being selfish individuals who care for nothing "Accuracy Above Appeal" The rain patters on the roof above, but the gratification of their own immediate First quickly, vehemently, Published bi-weekly by the Students of the desires. Even the most persistent critics, how­ Then slowly, gently, STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AND STATE Like the tempo of a masterful sym­ NORMAL SCHOOL AT TRENTON, NEW JERSEY ever, will have to admit that the students of phony. S. T. C. have displayed a commendable spirit of We are silent—you and I. EDITORIAL BOARD generosity towards those who are less fortunate Our silence looms up about us and than themselves. Recent events have shown merges with a mightier one— Editor-in-Chief ROBERT H . BLOOM, ' 31 The silence of countless years. Associate Editor SOL S . SIMON, '31 that our student body is not only willing, but Come, let us together breathe oui Assistant Editor ARTHUR K. POTTS, '32 eager, to give fully of their time and money dur­ youth News Editor KATHLEEN MULHERN, '31 ing these days of widespread unemployment and Into the mustiness and age about us, Associate News Editor FLORENCE KAPLAN, '33 And with our youth alone, shall we Assistant News Editor ANN ZULAUP, '33 suffering. awaken the sleepers. Sports Editor RAPHAEL W . PETITO, '31 First, a benefit basketball game between the * * * Social Editor LILLIAN SHUTINSKY, '33 State varsity and the Penn Service team of the Poor, lonely spirits, how wistfully dc Art Editor JACK MOHR, '32 City League was played. As a result $105 was you peer out of the darkness Faculty Adviser CHARLES R. ROUNDS of the years. raised to procure the necessities of life for those How longingly do you feel this living REPORTERS — M isses Berman, Conover, Korzin, M. Mills, F. Mulhern, children in the Training School whose fathers warmth, intruding. Thompson. Messrs. Konde, Rendell, Sataloff, Varchetto. Warner, D. Rounds. are out of work. Every person connected with No—it is better to disturb no more this game gave his services without charge. your sleep. Better far, to leave you clothed in BUSINESS STAFF Scores of students and faculty members bought lavender-scented garments Business Manager SAM BOY AR, '32 tickets to the game, even though they were not Of days, long since stolen by. Advertising Manager EMILY ZEMO, '32 able to attend. Forever rest you in the old attic-room Circulation Manager ALBERT S . ROBINSON, '32 of the past. Then, too, our students were present in large * * * Mailing Manager DAISY TURNE R, '32 numbers at the benefit concert given last Sun­ Faculty Adviser CARL N . SHUSTER, '13 The rain hums a soft final lullaby. EVELYN SLOANE day at the Lincoln Theatre by Richard Crooks, Peace steals once more to the sleep­ a native Trentonian with one of the world's ers. Quiet and unassuming, but nev. r- ASSISTANTS — John Kopf, Anthony Jannone, William Black, We leave together— theless efficient and dependable is the Margaret Kittle, Lillian Katzenstein, William Betz. great voices. The concert was arranged for the latest nominee to Our Hall of Fame Trenton Times Poor Kiddies' Christmas Fund, You and I. TYPISTS—Misses Blakely. Mills, DeSeipio, Cirieolo, Magee. Florence Kaplan. —Miss Evelyn Sloane. Her work on Bartfay, Thorns. Sullivan, Bogorad. Itasmussan. Nunum- which has been finding difficulty in going "over the Seal Board during the last two kamp, Karpinsky, Loeffler, Doherty, MacBride, Maart, the top" this year. Mr. Crooks is one of the years as an Associate Editor, as well Griffith. as her accomplishments in numerous world's best-known singers. Thanksgiving night *' Now Up At Sitea sh other activities, has always been Entered as Second- Subscription, $1.50 marked his American operatic debut at the Phila­ marked by a high degree of reliability. Class Matter Jan. per year; Single delphia Academy of Music, Mr. Crooks appear­ ing in the role of Mario in Puccini's "Tosca". The Maryland State Normal School, Miss Sloane, a resident of Green­ 9, 1930, at the Post- Copies, $.10. For Salisbury, Maryland, helps to provide wich, N. J., is a junior in the Physical Practically no expense was attached to the con­ diversion for the students by giving office at Trenton, Advertising Rates Education department. She entered cert and every penny of the proceeds was given movies once a week. Some recent ones State Teachers College in 1928 after N. J., under the Act Apply to the Busi­ to the poor children. were "His First Command" and "Rich graduating from the Bridgeton High People." School. While attending Bridgeton. of March 3, 1879. ness Manager. The plan of the Physical Education and Kin­ * * * she was a member of the French Club, dergarten students in arranging to have certain Two new model faculty homes at the Dramatic Club, and an assistant VOL. XXXV DECEMBER 17, 1930 No. 6 students spend a few hours every day with the Swarthmore were recently completed, librarian. kiddies of Carolyn Stokes Nursery is another ex­ and are now occupied. The double Writing for the Seal is Evtlyn's ample of S . T. C. generosity and unselfishness. houses, built at a cost of about forty- chief extra-curricular activity at S. "Signal" Anniversary— two thousand dollars, contain many- T. C. She has served in the capacity It is not easy for us to contribute money or modern features and prove exceeding­ of Associate Editor for two years. It time for any cause, no matter how worthy it may ly convenient for the faculty. "To encourage laudable efforts in scholastic * * * is due largely to her literary efforts pursuits, to help the weak and lead the blind, be. Our time is fully occupied with our studies The New Jersey State Board of that the Seal has maintained its high and with our numerous other activities. Our Education has recently recommended standards. Last year she wrote a and to wield the rod of censure with effect, but comprehensive history of the school with a judicious discrimination," is the purpose supply of money is limited, for ours is not a an appropriation of four hundred and "rich man's college". We are not urged to sup­ five thousand dollars for the construc­ for the issue commemorating the of the Signal as set forth in its very first issue, tion of a new auditorium and a class­ seventy-fifth anniversary jof State. December, 1885. port many charities, but when a worthy one is room building at Montclair State I The historical sketch covered every "We utter, then, no uncertain sound when we called to our attention we never fail to support Teachers College. important phase in the founding and * * * development of State from the time give our Signal in the interests of the Students it whole-heartedly. At the Asheville, North Carolina, agitation first began for the establish­ "I welcome this opportunity to express my ing of a teacher-training inst tution of the Model and the Normal Schools," asserts Normal School pep meetings take an j love for Trenton by being of some service to its in New Jersey up to the purchase of the first editorial. "These rights and interests unusual form. Each activity in the j poor children. Make the arrangements. I will school is represented by personifica- j the new college site at Hillwoori need not here be catalogued. Enough for us to Lakes. This year Miss Sloane's chief say that we hold that all rights and the highest be there. Go as far as you like with the pro­ tion, dialogue, slides, living pictures gram." That is how Mr. Crooks replied when and songs. This is done to stimulate task on the Board will be to edit the interests of those whom we would represent will interest in extra-curricular activities. writeups of the various college be best secured and subserved through the per­ asked if he would be willing to sing at the con­ * * * organizations. formance of duty. To Signal the way to this cert. Such is the type of spirit we are encourag­ The Territorial Normal School, Social activities have likewise ing here. Honolulu, Hawaii, will present the claimed much of Evelyn's attention. performance shall be our chief endeavor." play "Romeo and Juliet," with a cast She is a member of Gamma Sigma The present issue of the Signal marks the of fifty. Sorority. In her Sophomore year she first anniversary of its revival last December. • * * became Vice-President, then Presi­ It is both appropriate and significant that the The students of Cambridge Univer­ dent, and represented Gamma Sigma sity are making a "talkie" called in the Society of Presidents. She was size of this anniversary issue has been increased "Varsity," which will be a true pic­ elected Vice-President of this latter to six pages. ture of the English university life, in­ organization. During the last two While the present Signal is a far cry from cluding cricket playing, classroom years, she has been a member of the the quarterly magazine which led the field of procedure, and rowing, with no foot­ Social Committee of the college. ball games and no last-minute touch­ Last year Evelyn was elected Vice- school publications between 1885 and 1918, the down, which make for many thrilling President of the Sophomore class. At spirit back of the periodical has remained essen­ moments in many of Hollywood's col­ present she is Vice-President of the tially the same. )t Signal pxtniba lege films. Athletic Association. Senior Privileges— tn its many readers STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Recognition of the responsibility of senior women of the dormitories, as expressed in the sincere best tutsl|rs at Trenton, N. J. special privileges recently extended them, is both R. L. WEST. Principal gratifying and significant to the student body for tfje ^nlibags. as a whole. The gesture is one of certain indi­ Curricula Offered: cation that State Teachers College is in every ***********« ** * < ** ***<**** ^ * * * * < respect a progressive institution. General Elementary 3 years The extension of special privileges is, how­ Kindergarten-Primary 3 years ever, only in an experimental stage. It remains Christmas Carols— Rural 3 years now for the seniors to make this experiment Christmas without carols would be like the Industrial Arts-Manual Training 3 years prove successful, and to establish a precedent for proverbial pie without cheese—minus a bit of coming seniors. There is no doubt in the minds its flavor. Those familiar refrains are as much General Elementary 4 years B. S. Degree of all concerned as to the positive success the a part of the holiday season as the Christmas General Junior and Senior High School 4 years B. s. Degree trial is bound to receive, and the school is look­ tree or the holly wreath. Rural 4 years B. s. Degree ing forward in anticipation to the establishment The Yule time custom of going from house Commercial Education 4 years B. s. Degree of permanent senior privileges. Health & Physical Education 4 years B. s. Degree to house during the early morning and singing Music Education the old, familiar carols is observed at State 4 years B. s. Degree Teachers College as a part of the Christmas cele­ Tour For N. S. F. A. bration. It is a real delight, in the quietness and Only State School in N. J. offering curricula in Commercial, solemnity of the early hours, to hear those holi­ Music, and Physical Education (NSFA) A South African tour, including a week's day songs ringing out their message of Christ­ ay in Cape Town, trips through the Veldt, a visit to mas spirit. And it is thus that we honor it, as lodes University, and the inspection of a diamond Next Entrance Examinations June 1, 1931 ine, is being planned for next summer by the National a tradition which, unlike many others, has not udent Federation of America. Fascinating sights, lost its meaning through the years but still, ch as the Zulu rickshaw-pullers of Durban, the eave- "Wild and sweet Catalog and other information may be obtained by writing lintings of the bushmen in the Drakensburg National The words repeat Mrs. L. C. Haskell, Registrar irk, and the gorgeous scenery about Ladysmith, are ]y 'a few of the promised attractions. Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" Wednesday, December 17, 1930 STATE SIGNAL Page Three "EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY Miss Schooler Out> BEDf"P Lines Rules For E V U Health Procedure

A TEST FOR TRUE LOVE In order that the students of State Spike Woolley on the phone: "Hel­ Teachers College may secure the lo, i s this you, Marge? This is John­ best Health Service possible the fol­ ny. Don't you know who Johnny is? lowing facts are called to your at­ No? Well, this is Harry. You tention : don't know Harry, either? Well, 1. It is their desire to help every guess who it is ? Give you an student in health matters, in so inkling? I can't unless I tell you far as the health department is who I am. Don't you know who you able. were out with the other night? You 2. In receiving this help the stu­ can't guess? Well, I thought sure dent should understand that the you'd remember me. C'mon, guess school cannot assume financial again. You can't? Well, I'll be obligation or responsibility as to (girl hangs up) later developments in the case Spike walking away from phone: treated. "She hung up on me, but I had lots of fun out of that conversation. I 3. In any health emergency the found out how much she loves me." school will provide the best med­ (Note. This conversation was taken ical advice and care available down verbatim. Also, it's a good ar­ until the parent or guardian is gument, should Spike desire to do so, notified. to r equest a private telephone booth.) Following is the procedure for stu­ dents wishing health service or ex­ We are told that Louis Silvers sold cuses because of health conditions: his Ford in order to pay his E. C. A. 1. Students may see the school doc­ fee. Now, that's school spirit! It was Signal Reprints Lovelorn Advised of Miss Kuhn Judge tor for examination or advice a tremendous sacrifice on the part of between 12.45 and 1.45 on school Mr. Silver. Christmas Program Steps in Selecting in "Little Theatre days in the health office. 2. Any student (after reporting to When Sam Boyar was asked if he Qiven in 1887 Storm and Strife Tournament" Contest school in the morning) finding it would have taken the so-called auto­ necessary to be excused from mobile (or cow or bull or goat) in class because of illness must re­ lieu of the $10 he replied somewhat A copy of the Christmas program SURE-FIRE METHOD OUTLINED The inauguration of Trenton's First port immediately to Miss Schoo­ in this fashion: "It might be a good given by the old Thencanic Society of Annual "Little Theatre Tournament," A proposal of marriage is the initial ler, who may be found either in idea, but where would we put all the the Trenton Normal School in 1887, which took place on December third, her office or in Room 116. cows, bulls, billy goats and gas-bug­ was recently mailed to the SIGNAL step toward what should be a perma­ at the auditorium of Junior High gies? It might cause considerable by a prominent graduate. The pro­ nent contract, and we therefore feel School, No. 3, was an occasion of in­ 3. Any student living in town find­ trouble in apportioning; but, on sec­ gram offers an unusual opportunity the necessity of the substitution, for tense interest to the layman as well ing he cannot attend the morn­ ond th ought, I don't think it would be for contrasting the Yuletide programs the hasty, incomplete proposal so as the student of drama. ing session of school must re­ so ba d. Take, for instance, the cars— of former times wiith those of the prevalent today, of a well-rounded A praiseworthy attempt on the part port the case by phone to Mrs. we c ould give them to the Men's present. statement completely expressing the of each group of players to show su­ Haskell. Council of the Athletic Association to The program consisted of two sec­ point of view of the person making premacy in interpretation, setting and 4. Any one needing minor health be u sed in transporting their teams; tions. A song, "The Lighthouse by the proposal. For the benefit of those play value, ended in a complete and service during school hours the cows and billy goats would have the Sea," opened the first part. George who do not express themselves well overwhelming victory for "The Tren­ please see Miss Schooler during to be cut up in parts, but that, too, E. Briggs rendered the number. Frank under emotional strain, we offer the ton Players Club," for which it was the clinic hours posted on her isn't so bad, for I am, told that Andy B. Lee, first editor of the SIGNAL, following outline of a marriage pro­ awarded the R. K. O. Theatres' Cup. office door. Peterson, of the M. T. Department, is recited an original poem. Instrumen­ posal. It has been approved by the The Samuel French Medal for the 5. All emergency cases during quite an adept butcher. The Execu­ tal music by Miss Dalrymple, J. F. English department. second production in | excellence was school hours should be reported tive Board could easily dispose of the Weart, and C. H. Fetter was next on I. Why I Love You. presented to the "Trentotn College immediately to Miss Schooler, meat by staging some real feasts (for the program. An exhibition of statu­ A. Your Beauty. Club." regardless of the time. the s tudent body); the bulls would be 1. Physical. ary by F. Voorhees and G. T. Gale Special credit should be given to 6. Students who are absent because the biggest problem, but they might lent a novel bent to the Entertainment. a. Hair. Elizabeth Dillon, who won the Con­ be u sed excellently as paraphernalia These two students gave an exhibition b. Complexion (you get the of illness treated by some other temporary Club Medal for the best physician must bring a written for our Spanish athletes." representing "The Wrestlers" and idea). 1 feminine interpretation, and to James diagnosis signed by the physi­ "The Gladiators." Presentation of a 2. Spiritual. Howard, who captured the Ivins Medal An ambitious junior gave Miss section of Shakespeare's play, "Cori- B. Your Charm. cian. This will be submitted to for the best male interpretation. Both the school doctor, who reserves Brewster quite a surprise when he olanus" concluded the first half of the 1. Poise. are members of "The Trenton Players nonchalantly informed her that the program. 2. Mannerisms (that certain Club." the right to accept or reject ex­ cuses. This excuse must be given topic of his 3000 word essay was The second part of the Christmas something). "The Valiant," a tragedy written by "The Development of Aviation in the entertainment consisted of the same II. Why I Want to Marry You. to Miss Schooler upon arrival at Holworthy Hall and Robert Middle- school. Last Twenty-Five Minutes". type of material as the first section. A. Because I Love You (see above, mass, and directed by Clara V. Bray- Edward W. Dunham contributed an in­ I). mer was the histrionic vehicle that 7. A student, to be readmitted to We've forgotten to inform the strumental solo, "Selection from the B. Because Marriage is a Thor­ carried "The Trenton Players Club" school after an illness, must Signal readers that Franklin Grapel Operas." C. C. Hartpence followed with oughly Established Institution. to victory. present the excuse for absence wrote home last year for his middle a declamation, "Mumford's Pave­ 1. Prehistoric example—Neolith­ Following this came the "Trenton to Miss Schooler immediately upon return. initial. ments." An octette rendered a well- ic Man. College Club" with another tragedy, known song, "The Whippoorwill's 2. Orient. "Jezebel," written by Dorothy Stock- 8. The recommendation of the Call." Additional exhibitions of statu­ a. Polygamy—most countries. school physician as to student Y. W. Reorganizes ary were enacted to represent the trial b. Monogamy—China. bridge, and directed by Dr. Donald participation in school activities scenes in the "Merchant of Venice" 3. Modern Civilization—Its atti­ Clive Stuart, of Princeton University. is final. For 1931 Season and the "Dying Gladiators." The pro­ tude toward marriage. "The Widow of Wasdale Head" was NOTE 1: For all other excuses gram concluded with the presentation III. Why You Should Marry Me. admirably staged by "The Group Play­ than illness a student must report of two scenes from "As You Like It," A. Salary. ers" under the direction of J. Morris immediately to Mrs. Haskell. The Y. W. C. A. has undergone a and a number of selections by the 1. Moderate at present. Blackford. NOTE 2: Failure to comply with reorganization, and has accepted a instrumental trio. 2. Great hopes for future. these rules, whether through ignor­ program of a broader scope than usual The Y. M. H. A. players gave a B. Physical qualifications. laudable performance of the comedy, ance or neglect, will cause an unex- in orde r to include more of the school 1. Appearance. cused absence. "Altruism," staged and directed by interests. The following cabinet has FOR LUCID EXPLANATION 2. Health. been selected and is now at work C. Mental Qualifications. Sidney Goldmann. preparatory to making a membership PLEASE SEE CARTOON 1. Education. The basis of awards was: Interpre­ drive immediately after the Christmas a. High School—give dates of tation, 55%; Setting, 25%; Play Val­ vacation: President, Emolyn Shen- MOSES' Many a senior, faculty member, and entrance and graduation. ue, 25%. One of the four judges was ninger; Vice President, Elvira Fritts; b. College—mention degree, if Secretary, Catherine Stillwagon; class official was discovered pruning Miss Effie Kuhn, Head of Speech in BARBER SHOP his august presence before a mirror any. (Better bring along rec­ Trenton State Teachers College. Treasurer, Frieda Stryker. ord of I. Q.) As heads of committees the follow­ last December 2 and 3. The occasion, Is so close to S. T. C. that it'll ing we re selected: of course, was the taking of pictures 2. Special qualities—persistence, conserve your time, energy etc. Program and Vespers, Mabel Allen; for the Seal. 'Tis reliably reported THE ELITE and finances to drop in D. Moral Qualifications. Music and Vespers, Frace Koch; So­ that the nearby tonsorial and beauty Millinery, Hosiery, Costume Jewelry for your hair cut cial, V esta Walter; World Fellowship parlors did a flourishing business. (It seems that those people who Reliable Merchandise and Study, Leola Everitt; Social Serv­ would need an outline of this sort, Reasonably Priced Expert Workmanship, Too Miss Jarrold was so disgusted by the ice, Elvira Fritts; Publicity, Hanna would need little discussion of the last 13 W. State Street Coleo; F inance, Katherine Magee. lack of energy shown by a certain topic.) class that she advised them to go 620 Perry Street The scope of interest is to be broad David E. Rounds. enough to include every woman stu­ home and swallow some beef, iron and dent in school. The cabinet has select­ wine. Certain members of the class ed as an advisory board the follow- are still busily engaged in trying to wg: Mrs. Roscoe West, Mrs. Edgar extract the beef and iron from the Open a Charge Account Athletic and Honor Medals Bunce, M rs. William Eikenberry, Mrs. tonic. Invitations and Programs Charles D. Clarkson, Miss Alice — At — Smithick, Miss Olivia Coffin, Mrs. Mu­ Social and Business Stationery ALEXANDER riel Smith and Dean Fraser. STACY On Thursday evening, December 11, SPECIALTY SHOPPE KAPLAN'S Catherine Duffield, a national Y. W. SADIE K. SHAPIRO 3 EAST STATE ST. Norton, Farr & Cummings HATS, $3 and $3.95 Official Photographer C. A. Secretary met the members bf ENGRAVERS—PRINTERS-STATIONERS trie Cabinet and of the Advisory Board STOCKINGS, $1 up DIAMONDS, WATCHES & JEW ELRY 130 East Hanover Street for S. T. C. W a dinner at Clinton House for the 144 East State Street LADIES & MEN 'S CL OTHING purpose of formulating plans for the future.

QUALITY HOSIERY AT A King Confectionery Co. "Buy the Best for Less " floral SMALLER COST' o^YContgomery Jobbers and manufacturers WEST STATE CO., Inc. — o f — Publix Hosiery 105 WEST ST AY E STREET hosiery Shoppe FINE CONFECTIONS i VBBOTT, Manager Phone 6858 21 North Montgomery Street We are always at your service and 152 E. State St. Near N. Montgomery 39 EAST STATE STREET Between State and Hanover deliver promptly 'lowers For All Occasions" RUNS RE-KNIT FREE 142 S. Broad St. Phone 56 71 Runs Re-Knit Free PHONE 3-6733 Page Four STATE SIGNAL Wednesday, December 17, 1930 Items Of Interest "Believe It Or Not" To College Students STEPPING IN SOCIETY Of Collegiate Life

1 •SsFl On Thursday afternoon, University Of Lithuania Aids Students r 1| On Wednesday afternoon, (NSFA) There are more inmates in the insane in December 10, the college m December 4, Philomathean (NSFA) The University of Lithuania at Kaunas, stitutions of the United States than students in all the gymnasium was the scene of sorority entertained their colleges and Universities. Oberlin Review although in existence only since 1922, according to More pledgees and faculty at a Facts, has an enrollment of 4,000 students. It has at- a Christmas dance largely bridge held in Center Hall. At Temple University the greatest amount of ta.ned this remarkable size in spite of the poverty of the attended by students in gay potential pain has been concentrated into the smallest country, its political struggles, and the lack of satis­ Zholiday spirits. Music was Z. Eleanor Quick and Elizabeth factory living conditions for students. More than a furnished by the Blue and Gold Col­ Willey entertained the party with a area possible. They boast one room in the dental school with 75 chairs. California Daily Bruin quarter of the students work their way through college, legians and prizes were awarded the novel dance. Margaret Haver and this plan being facilitated by lectures given almost en­ lucky dancers. Bernice Reed super­ Caroline Hunt, also members of the Haverford sophomores must pass an examination of tirely in the afternoons. Club rooms and a restaurant vised the affair. Entire proceeds were sorority, sang and played. The pur­ donated to the Training School 2725 questions, covering nearly every department of are financed by a Mutual Aid Society, which also pro­ pose of the gathering was to form­ Christmas Fund. college education. This comprehensive quiz requires 12 vides a large loan fund. The government offers a ally introduce prospective members hours to answer. Oregon State Bnrometer number of scholarships for study both at home and Soon after the Christmas recess and to furnish all with an opportu­ abroad. The University is at present greatly in need of Dean Fraser will coach a group of 400 students on their way to the Christian Student a student hostel for women, for, though the men are Gamma girls who will present a play nity to become better acquainted. Congress in Braila, Rouman'a, marched through the sufficiently well housed, the girls must live under de­ called "The Maker of Dreams." This |=|j| Nu Delta Chi held an after streets of Galatz beating Jews, smashing plate glass plorable conditions in order to acquire this education. play will be produced as an after din­ dinner dance on Tuesday eve- windows in Jewish shops and homes, and thrashing with The University in Lithuania, as in the other Baltic ner function at Clinton House, and as sticks all Jews encountered on the streets. An apt ex­ an all-school performance. ning, December 16, in the States, has corporations which resemble our fraternities. lower gymnasium. The col- pression of brotherly love. "Amen". 1| Today the Sigma Sigma A However, instead of providing houses at which the stu­ \T lege orchestra furnished the * * # dents may live, they are merely club rooms where they pledgees are entertaining music. Yale was built to counteract the worldliness of Har­ meet for social or intellectual pursuits. Each corps has with a 6.30 to 7.30 dance. A vard, both having religious inspiration. Harvard has its own song, and the students as a whole have certain large number are expected to On Thursday afternoon, December recently proved again the benefits of worldliness on the others. J attend this last get-together 18, the sorority celebrated the com­ gridiron France Organizes Walking Clubs *•1 before the holidays. ing of Christmas by tendering a # # . (NSFA) Developing Youth Hostels, primarily for The holiday spirit is in the air. bridge to its pledgees. The "Y" The statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Sigma Sigma is taking advantage of students hiking or travelling in France, has been start­ room was decorated in festive Company has discovered that college-bred men live ed on the plan already successfully working in Germany. the fact by offering for sale boxes longer than any others Some cigarette company will of very distinctive Christmas Greet­ Christmas colors. Even Old Santa The part which German Jugendherbergen have played probably offer an explanation. ing Cards. was there with gifts for all. in the development of the German Youth Movement is * * * well known. Now other countries are attempting to Students of Montana State College went on strike for organize Youth Hostels of their own. In France, the five days because of the regulation that girls had to be credit for initiating the movement belongs to Mr. Marc Miss Weigele Becomes Mrs. Miller; in their dormitories by 11 o'clock instead of 2:30. Sagnier, who is well known for his activity in matters * * * of this kind. It is to his energy that is due the creation Dean Travers Engaged To Wed The Daily Nebraskan finds that women students have of a French League for the Promotion of Youth Hostels, higher grades than men. They give every reason for the officers of which were appointed on August 27th. this except superior intelligence. The first Youth Hostel has been opened at Bievville, and is able to house more than two hundred young A wedding was quietly solemnized At a bridge given at her home in people. It is hoped from now onwards to open new on Wednesday, November 26, in the Enosburg Falls, Vermont, Mrs. Flor­ hostels in different parts of the country. home of Dr. and Mrs. Ramon D. Gar- ence G. Gates announced the engage­ OLD JOKES ARE BEST Bierville is becoming a true international center. "It cin, of Richmond, Virginia, when Miss ment of her daughter, Thelma Gid- is to be hoped hhat that mixture of idealism and prac­ Julia Johanna Weigele, of the faculty dings, to Michael A. Travers. Student—"Is not truth a matter of education?" tical good sense which characterizes the actions of the of State Teachers College, became the Miss Gates is a graduate of Middle- bride of John Hampton Miller, son bury College, class of June, 1929. She Teacher—"If that is so then your early education "jeune republique", will continue to serve them well in has been sadly neglected." this new venture, and make it a strik ng success." of Dr. Joseph Miller, of Thomas, West is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, —International Student Service. Virginia. The ceremony was followed and as a student she was awarded Phi Signal—June, 1887 by a small reception held for intimate Beta Kappa honors. At the present * * * Fraternity Conflicts At Brown friends. time Miss Gates is a member of the "I'm not pleased with your school report, Freddy," (NSFA) War between the fraternity and non- Mr. Miller is a student at the Medi­ faculty of the Enosburg High School. said his father with a solemn look. fraternity elements is being hotly waged at Brown at cal College of Virginia. Mrs. Miller Mr. Travers has been Dean of Men "I told the teacher you wouldn't be, but she was too pre sent. Those members of the student body who do not will continue to hold her position as for three years at State Teachers Col­ stubborn to change it." sport Greek-letter pins before the dazzled eyes of instructor of physical education in the lege. He was formerly an instructor —Signal, 1900 feminine admirers, nor lounge before the fratern ty college. in Battin High School, Elizabeth, and * * * served as supervisor of handwriting house fire, have suddenly and loudly asserted their in­ A member of the Algebra class is puzzled over the dependence of, and equality to, the assembled clan of in the elementary schools there. Mr. term Q. E. D. the brothers by nominating their own ticket for the Travers holds the degrees of B. C. S. House Council Fetes from New York University, B. S. from He has since been informed that it means "quite 1932 class elections, according to the BROWN HERALD. easily done." The tide of feeling, it seems, has been rising steadly Rutgers' University, and expects to Student Executive Bd. receive his M. S. this June at Rutgers. —Signal, 1888 through years of fraternity class officers and the in­ * * * equality of representation for the non-fraternity men, Mr. Travers is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Prof—"If sugar is composed of water and carbon, to culminate in this spectacular outburst. The outcome why do we not make sugar of carbon and water. of the issue was extremely doubtful, due to a misin- Continuing its policy of honoring The date for the wedding has been set for June, 1931. Junior—"Because we buy it already made." terpretat on of the constitution by these young radicals the members of various extra-curricu­ —Signal, 1888 of 1932; but the Dean's office declared that the nomina­ lar organizations, the House Council * * * tions of non-fraternity men will stand and the election of the Girls' Dormitory will hold a din­ ner tonight to which the members of Ethel Hanna Host Woman was made before mirrors, and she has kept continue. before them ever since. The ever growing dissatisfaction over rushing the Student Executive Board are in­ To School Play Cast —Signal, 1900 systems and the under-hand activities of pledge week, vited. Paul Hartpence, President of * * * may be a sign of the waning of the fraternity system. the Board, is in charge of the pro­ On Saturday evening, December 6, "Does it mean that the colleges of America a hundred gram. Entertainment is furnished the members of the cast of "Launce- Phil (in his sleep) "Oh, Birdie!" years hence, will be staunch upholders of Liberte and by Mr. Travers, who will render sev­ lot and Elaine" "cast" aside their as­ His room-mate, "What ails you, Phil?" sumed characters and mannerisms Egalite without FRATERN ITE?" asks one editor. Phil (still sleeping) eral delightful solos, and the ensem­ and were just themselves at a lively "She is my pride, my plague, my rack, Colorado Studes Need Not Recite ble, which will furnish more musk. party held at the home of Miss Ethel My rest, my bliss, my bane; Students of Colorado University are insured against A delicious meal will be served under Hanna, of Trenton. Games, dancing, She brings me sunshine of the heart, being called upon to recite. This contains a premium on the supervision of Miss Cornelia Pro­ cards and refreshments made the af­ And softening of the brain." either modesty or laziness. vost. fair a memorable one. —Signal, 1900 A newly installed cork floor in the Mr. C. D. Clarkson, Head of the At the Cortland, New York, Normal main reading room at East Strouds- Commercial Department, announces School, it is customary for the stu­ burg State Teachers College aids that the proposed S. T. C. Bank will dent body to gather in the Normal Auditorium the night before the considerably in maintaining quiet. be ready for operation as soon as a * * * Christmas recess and sing Christmas suitable place for deposit is found. carols. Contrary to the popular idea that RADIO-KEITH- Deposit slips, pass books, signature most college women become teachers, ^ s* YOUR SHOES NEED a check-up of Wellesley College grad­ cards and other essential equipment uates reveals that almost twice as for the efficient management of a .g i. REPAIRING — S HINING many enter non-teaching positions. I ^ CLEANING and DYEING bank have all been prepared. We Call For And Deliver ORPHEUM * * * Theta Nu Sigma fraternity is organ­ JOE'S SHOE SHOP izing a basketball to meet Glassboro STATE & STOCKTON PHONE 2-9740 Normal in a preliminary game after the holidays. J. B. WILSON CO. Lingerie—Millinery "The Shoe Store of Trenton" LINCOLN THEATRE Hosiery tOSEPHSON'Q NORTH WARREN STREET 3 Books Cards State and Broad Streets J SHOES OF QUALITYO Trenton, N. 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44Have You Read" "Build Proper Ideals," C. S. P. A. DIRECTOR Dates Released For {[TRAINING SCHOOL g WOODEN SWORDS Says Mrs. Tanneyhill Annual Conclave By Jacques Deval On Friday, December 5, the Train­ The World War has had a marked On Friday, December 5, State Of C. S. P. A. ing School was entertained by recita­ influence upon our present literature. Teachers College acted as host to tions given by members of its own During the war, the market was clut­ Mrs. Ethel C. Taneyhill, Field Sec­ group. tered with books that lauded war and At the seventh annual contest and The program follows: Introduction. the deeds that make men heroic. How retary of the State Medical Society of New Jersey, who came here to deliver convention of the Columbia Scholastic Gladys Black; "My Shadow," written ever, this masking of facts did not last a lecture on "Mental Hygiene" be­ Press Association to be held in New by Stevenson, Sherwood Powell; long, for soon the reading public be­ fore the entire student body. York City on March 12, 13, and 14, "Someone," written by De La Mare. gan to clamor for the truth. They, William McKendrick; "The Little Elf," too, wanted to suffer the pains and Mrs. Taneyhill, who has had wide for the second time Trenton State experience in the field of hygiene, stat­ written by Bangs, Abraham Kros- anguish of the men "over there," even Teachers College will be a very earn­ ed that mental health influenced per­ est participant. nick; "If You Meet a Fairy," written if it were only in spirit. The demand by Fylemen, Nancy Lagana; "Have of the people was answered and in a sonality, behavior, nerve control and In the history of the Signal, the sanity. She lamented the fact that year 1929-30 will hold not only the re­ You Watched the Fairies," written by short time every dime novel and ma­ Fylemen, Margaret Dowdell; "Snow- gazine was filled from cover to cover the number of mentally unfit was so birth of that publication after a great, and went on to say that only period of eleven years, but its winning Flakes," written by Dodge, Doris with stories which revealed the utter Whartenby. brutality and injustice of war. Every a strong program of prevention to be third place in the contest of the periodical had its war correspondent carried out with the young could Columbia Press Association for Christmas Party December 22 who spared no extremes in making his stem the tide of growing mental un­ "public or private schools below the story more horrifying than the rest. fits. She declared that it was men­ rank of College, for Teachers Col­ The approaching holiday season The more revealing the author, the tal hygiene's duty to weed out the leges, Junior Colleges and Normal has already set the Training School greater likelihood of increased sales. inefficient children from regular Schools." agog. There are two events in par­ These books, at first eagerly read, school classes and to place them in The Columbia Scholastic Press ticular for which the boys and girls soon became nauseating and disgust­ special groups to be observed closely Association, organized in 1925, has a are impatiently awaiting. The first ing to the public. several years for improvement. m' mbership consisting of the leading of these is the Christmas party for Nevertheless, there are a few books "We want to approach the mind as school papers in the United States, its the success of which the following or­ written in recent years which stand a control rather than as a reservoir," territorial possessions and in other ganization of the college are work­ out like beacon lights on a dark night. explained Mrs. Taneyhill in closing parts of the world. Its enrollment ing: Seniors 3 and 6, Junior 12, Del­ These books, although open and frank, her talk. "Therefore it is necessary has increased from 179 members in ta Rho Sorority, and the Physical do not go to the extremes that the so- that we build up proper ideals and JOSEPH M . MU RPHY 1925 to 694 in 1930. Education department. The party is called "trash" stories have gone. reactions among children if we are to Besides holding the annual Con­ to be held in the gymnasium on Mon­ expect better mental behavior." These books are familiar to most vention, the Association publishes a day, December 22. readers and have been among the best monthly journal by which it hopes The second occasion causing a great sellers in the past few years. They "to establish and promote high ideals deal of excitement is the Candle Serv­ are, "All Quiet on the Western Front," IN THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAQ of student writing and to foster ice to be held Tuesday morning, De­ "God Have Mercy On Us" and "Now or ginality and individuality in all cember 23, at 9.00. This is certain It Can Be Told." There is that qual­ phases of publication work." to be an impressive service. ity in these books, which immediately Question Need For Men's A. A. Expresses Appreciation Each year, the papers in the con­ sets them aside from all other war Dear Editor: test are marked with the aid of a New Jersey Indians Studied stories. These books are welcomed The State Signal: score sheet which is later sent to the It seems necessary at this time to I desire to express to the Stu­ The Third Grade of the Training and appreciated by the reading pub- bring to the attention of the student paper "so its faults and attributes lie, yet it remains for Jacques Deval, dent Body, the Clerical Staff and may be learned." School during the last three weeks has body a condition existing in our col­ (he Executive Heads of the College, been making an interesting study of a jolly Frenchman, to turn the tide lege. of war stories by his composition en­ my very deep appreciation for the the New Jersey Indians. In conjunc­ As you no doubt know, there is this sincere and friendly spirit extend­ tion with this study, the children had titled, "Wooden Swords". useless body called the A A. Board. "Wooden Swords" differs from all ed to me as I attempt to assume Day Nursery Aided as their project for this period of This deadhead is supposedly the con­ the duties of the office of Business work the building of different types of other war stories in that it is a witty necting link between the Men's and light-hearted comedy of the World Manager. shelters. The pupils of 3A erected Women's Councils. The boa 'd's main By State Students a shelter of com stalks large enough War. In sharp contrast to the serious activities are very strenuous ones, I shall endeavor to maintain the thoughtful expositions of Gibbs, Re- same high standard of co-opera­ for the children to play in. At the namely, having their pictures taken same time, 3B was putting together margue, and Scanlon, "Wooden tion from this office that has been Children Of Unemployed Cared For for the Seal, and directing the Annual a likeness^ of the old stone houses at Swords" hasn't a serious vein of Election. These are the only subjects set by our very good friend, Mr. thought within its covers. Deval's Neary. By Phys. Ed. And Kinder­ one time inhabited by our Jersey In­ that concern both the Men and the garten Girls dians. To render their study more hero does not belong to the trenches, Women. As it now stands, the men My adjustment to the duties of nor is he one in high command. He is this office have been made easy concrete, a trip was taken to our State are buying the basketball equipment Students of Trenton State Teachers Museum, where the children found merely a soldier in the Service of Sup­ for varsity and intramurals, ti e wom­ and pleasant by the splendid co­ College are co-operating with the much to aid them in their construc­ plies, who has been debarred from en are wondering who should be head operative spirit I have experienced trench service due to nearsighted­ Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery in caring tive work. of basketball, and what's the A. A. fiom all. for the small children of the unem­ ness. How, as a bicycle messenger, It shall be my endeavor to do At the present time, the Third Board doing for the Athletics in the ployed throughout the winter months. Grade is_ finishing a moving picture he bears mail which later proves to School? You've guessed it — Noth­ my part to keep the business end be choice theatre seats for a lieu­ The Kindergarten and Physical of the Pilgrims, composed of a num­ ing! There are four officers whose of our splendid instiitut'on equal Education .departments are each send­ tenant is very comically disclosed to the high standard in educational ber of colored pictures fastened to­ positions rank high as they go, but ing one girl to the nursery each af­ gether on a pair of rollers. by this Frenchman. Chapter on they contribute practically nothing to advancement set by our Principal, chapter is devoted to the in­ ternoon between the hours of 3.30 and Athletics. Should such a condition Mr. West. 4.30. The Kindergarten students are genuity that the hero, Taloche, exist in a college as progressive as My office is desirous of being employs in outwitting the guile­ aiding the nursery attendants by read­ ours ? just as helpful to our Faculty and ing and telling stories to the children, Long Experience as a manager ant less authorities by feigning ill­ The students who have opinions on Student Body as possible, con­ ness. His career from beginning to while the students from the Physi­ sports writer has given Petito the this subject should express them. Re­ sistent with good business practice. cal Education department are helping end is a series of mistakes, and, we member, this is your Athletic pro­ I congratulate the student body same techniqe in passing out chewing might add, it takes a skilled French­ with the games and health programs. gram and each one has a right to who, through their desire to ad­ These students, who are devoting gum as Rockefeller has developed ir man to weave them into a comical voice his opinion through his repre­ vance the activities and promote narrative of war. their time and services to the nursery, handing out new "Woolworths". sentatives on the councils. the highest scholastic interest in This great yarn, so comical and yet are not only contributing to a worthy —CAROLYN. our College, have devoted them­ cause, but are gaining practical expe­ so interesting, is primarily for those selves to the task of making this who like to read a book for the pure rience in the field which they intend College paper the splendid success to enter. FANNIE FREEMAN joy of reading. This book, as well as Dance Held By Sophs it so well deserves. Millinery Leadership all other books reviewed in the SIG­ Distinction without Expense NAL, can be obtained at our school Very truly yours, library. Anthony Konde. On Friday evening, December 5, the John S. Quimby, Business Mgr. DUPONT DRU G STORE $3.95 to $15 Sophomores of State Teachers Col­ PRESCRIPTIONS FILMS 41 W. STATE STREET lege welcomed their guests at their All students interested in writing SODA CANDY annual class dance in the cool depths essays for the League of Nations LUNCHEONETTE SERVICE Faculty, Business Staff of a spacious Eskimo igloo. contest should get in touch at once We deliver Ice Cream to the Halls The faculty was represented by | with Miss Rachel Jarrold, Head of Cor. Perry and Clinton Ave. Phone 4873 President and Mrs. Roscoe West, Dean the History Department. Tel. 2-9811 Paid Semi-Monthly Fraser, Dr. and Mrs. William Eiken- berry and Dean Travers. The large Follow the Crowd to John S. Quimby, the College busi­ number of guests in attendance were indicative of the popularity of the ness manager, announces that the dance. MAYHAM & SILVERS members of the faculty, administra­ The Handicraft Shop BEAR-MEY'S tive, and business staff are now being Trenton's Rendezvous paid twice monthly instead of once, which was the former practice. Phone 3-2598 Spalding Sport Shop CARDS, DENNISONS GOODS For Sweets, Eats, and Drinks The business manager's office is now AND PARTY FAVORS Ice Cream and Candy open during the noon hour for the YOUR VALET Cor. Made on Premises convenience of students and faculty French Cleaners & Dyers Discounted Rates to S. T. C. Students E. State and Montgomery Sts. members who may have the occasion Phone 3-2347 117 E.Hanover St. 115 EAST STATE STREET to use the facilities offered bv the S. BOYAR, College Representative Near Warren Street office.

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Hermitage Ave. Page Six STATE SIGNAL State Loses Charity Game; Beats Curriculum Changes Gamma Takes Society Soccer Title; To Be Announced Philo Finishes First In Hockey Upsala; Plays Panzer Today In New Catalog Gamma Sigma captured the 1930, On Wednesday afternoon, Decem- On December 6 the State basketball (Continued from Page 1) sorority soccer championship on De-, ber 10th, the final hockey game, Philo- team played a benefit exhibition game The forthcoming catalog of the cember 1 when they defeated Philo- j mathean versus Arguromuthos, ended with the Penn Service team of Tren­ S. T. C. To Meet Strouds Trenton Teachers College, which will mathean 'by the score of 1-0. This in a 5-0 victory for Philo. Although ton. Although the Training School be issued early in January, will con­ game was thrilling from beginning to i th e game was one-sided, Argo was a- Christmas Fund went over the top East Stroudsburg comes to Trenton tain an announcement of certain end and was a fitting climax to an a disadvantage because it reached the with $105 for its treasury, the team on January 13 for its annual renewal changes in the four-year curriculum evenly-contested season. final round without playing one game sustained a loss. At the beginning of of basketball relations with its Jersey for junior and senior high school The play of both the goalies, Fish-1 The Philo team played well togetht- the fourth quarter it seemed as rival. Last year the Indians defeat­ teachers. These changes have been wick for Philo and Betty Wells for and in a manner which easily pp. though the Lions would emerge vic­ ed the Lions in one of the most developed by a committee of the fa­ Gamma, was unusually good. Both claimed them hockey champions, torious, but the tide of battle changed closely-contested games seen on State culty, of which Mr. Edgar F. Bunce, made some good stops and prevented! Wenonah Wahler, Philo, scored four when long shots by the visitors cut Gym in recent years. The final score, Head of the Education Department, the opposition from, scoring. Evelyn of the five goals and together with down State's lead, and finally put the 19-16, clearly shows the keenness with was chairman. Sloane and Mildred Vanderhoof play- Grace Kersey, of the same team Penn team ahead. State tried vainly which the game was played. State has The main features of the new cur­ ed well on the offense for Gamma, played a fine offensive game. Mather to cut down the lead, but all its ef­ not defeated a Stroud team since 1925, riculum provide that students who are while "Wee" Wahler and Grace Ker- and Taylor played well for Aigo but forts were of no avail. The final score when the basketball team won both of taking the four-year curriculum for sey led the Philomathean attack. Edith their efforts were quite futile. was 26-22. its games with the North Pennsylva­ secondary teachers will choose their Nicolai made the only score of the The lineup follows: nia basketeers. At the beginning of the game State major fields at the beginning of their game during the latter part of the philo (5( Argo ! 0 took a lead when foul shots and field Although State did not fare well in second year of work. The first year's first half after Gamma had made a | ,, its first start of the season, which was sustained drive for Philo's goal. —Bemiei goals were made good. State con­ program will be identical with the Wahler L. I. . tinued to score and at the end of the only an exhibition game, the mem­ program offered to the students in Dorothy Taylor, as head of soccer Snyder quarter led 7-6. This lead was in­ bers of the team are not at all dis­ the three-year general curriculum. At this season, was in charge of the eli­ Kersey C. F. • •. Mathews creased to 12-10 at the half. The couraged, but instead are more deter­ the end of this year students will have mination tournament among the socie­ Jefferies R. I. , Phillips third quarter ended with State lead­ mined to make this the most success­ an opportunity to elect two majors ties. McNutt R. 0. — Karlson ful team that the institution has en­ ing 18-14, but this lead was short­ which will then be given five periods The lineup: Willey L. H. Griffith lived when Rosenthal and Ledger joyed in its athletic history. per week each during the remaining Philo (0) Gamma (1) Bonham C. H. . Taylor scored on long shots. Slane and Law­ Sixteen Men Make Varsity three years. These majors will be se­ Clisbee L. O Fox Quick R. H. rence attempted to overtake the even­ lected from the fields of English, his­ • •..S anford Coach Dean began the season with Kersey L. I Nicolai Callery L. F. tual winners, but they seemed to have tory, science, mathematics and geog­ ... C. F. Burdett — Jurgens about thirty men. He soon cut this Wahler. . . Heintz R. F. lost their goal-making power. The raphy. Jefferies. . ... R. I. . ,.. .. S tovekin Peyerl number to sixteen, who will form this Fishwick G. game ended soon after Lawrence Required subjects for all students Auer . .. R. O. . Hannes .. Shick made good a free try. year's varsity outfit. Of these men in the upper three years include edu­ Sloane Philo Eliminates Gamma four are lettermen of last year, Slane, Hixon...... L. H. . Frank Slane, captain of the five, cational biology, educational psychol­ Twitchell. .. C. H. . Zulauf On Monday afternoon, December 8. led the scorers for the evening with Donlon, Muller and Thomas; while ogy, health and physical education, . .W onderhoof Lawrence, Shields, Peterson were Ewald...... R. H. Philomathean eliminated Gamma Sig four field goals and two fouls. He principles and methods of junior high Heintz...... L. F. Curtis ma from further competition in the was closely followed by Ledger and members of last year's squad. Dob- school teeaching, principles of secon­ Heath rzynski, Carman and Shallcross did Callery R. F. hockey tournament and thus earned Alexander of the visitors. dary education, history of education, Wells not make the team last year, and Fishwick G. .. the right to meet Arguromuthos for The Penn Service team was made tests and measurements, industrial Goal scored by E. Nicolai in the first the college championship. up of former Trenton High School the Freshmen are represented by Kur­ arts and music. tyka, Mancuso, Pinto, Jannone, Tur­ per'od. This was the second Philo-Gamma stars, and had already played five or From thirty to forty semester hours Referees—Taylor and Mathews. game, the other, played on December six games in the City League. State ner and Toft. are required in the major, depending Of the newcomers Kurtyka and 1, ended in a scoreless tie. Both gamer on the other hand had had only three upon the particular major which is were very thrilling to onlookers. The practices as a team and were thus at Mancuso have shown the best form elected. The new plan offers several yet. Mancuso was a member of last Investigation Seeks play of both teams was good, and at a disadvantage. new courses in certain fields and will no time was the outcome certain. Robert Purcell and Howard Smith, year's Trenton High team which cap­ Math. Information tured the South Jersey championship. give a more thorough mastery of two Both Alice Fishwick and Nancy '29, were in the Penn Service roster. particular fields than was formerly Curtis, the rival goal-keepers, made The lineups: On the other hand, Kurtyka was a member of the Paterson High team the case. some good stops and thus kept their PENN SERVICE ('26) several years ago. Dick Toft cap­ By requiring a choice of majors at Mr. Edgar F. Bunce, head of the goals inviolate. Betty Wells and Ann Fld.G. Fl.G. Pts. tained the Immaculate Conception the beginning of the second year the departm'nt of education, has sent Zulauf for Gamma and Grace Kersey questionaires to supervising officials 2 0 4 High team of Trenton, which was Dio- plan will make it necessary for any led the offensive play of their respec­ 2 8 through the state regarding the tive teams. 3 ceson champion and runner-up in the who wish to change from the three- 0 0 0 State Tournament Play. methods of teaching subtraction in Winter Sport Plans Made year curriculum to the four-year cur­ the schoo's of New Jersey. 2 0 4 The Winter Sport Season for Wom­ 3 0 6 riculum at a date subsequent to the Mr. Bunce is obtaining these beginning of the second year to take en's Intra-Murals started on Decem­ Malone, g. 1 1 3 statistics in order that the college ber 4th. The sports and heads of •H. Smith, | 0 1 1 Soccer Fracas Won additional work, either by extra Mathematics Department may include sports are: Basketball, Isabel Miller: G. Smith, s 0 0 0 courses during the remaining time, or the method most generally used in its Swimming, Alice Bentz; Cage Volley By Yankees 2-0 by spending an additional semester or curriculum. Ball, Wenonah Wahler; Hiking, Dor­ 11 4 26 semesters in the school, or by means The methods inquired about in­ othy Wamsley. STATE clude decomposition, carrying, addi­ The Basketball and Cage Volley of summer sessions. This regula­ tive, and any other methods us d. The Fld.G. Fl.G. Pts. Under the auspices of the Men's In­ tion is based upon the principle that Ball tournaments are now being plan­ Kurtyka, f 1 1 3 questionaire also asks whether the tramural Committee a soccer game the fundamental requirements for ju­ ned and will be underway before the Lawrence, f 1 2 4 methods have been changed within Christmas vacation. Both tourna­ Mancuso, f 0 1 1 was arranged between pick-up teams nior and senior high school teaching the last five years, and how many ments are Round Robin, which means Slane, c 4 2 10 called the "Giants" and the "Yanks." require at least three years of special pupils are enrolled in the first eight that each sorority will have a chance Turner, c 0 0 0 After an hour's playing and each team training toward that objective. grades of the school. The last to play against every other sorority. question will determine the per­ Muller, g 0 2 2 had scored a goal apiece, the Yanks On the dther hand, because of the Watch the Intra-Mural Bulletin Board Donlon, g 1 0 2 centage of pupils acquainted with for the schedule. were declared the winners, 2-0. Al­ general material which is given in Dobrzynski, g 1 0 0 the first year it will be possible for each method of subtraction. though both teams scored their goals a graduate of the four-year secondary 8 22 legally, Timberman. of the Giants, Referee—Frank Marshall. curriculum to teach in the upper A. W. QILL & CO. After won the game for his rivals by kick­ grades of an elementary school if he School Skokos ing the ball through his own goal cannot find a position in a junior or Office Outfitters NATURE TALK ENJOYED post. Later in the game Frank Mur­ senior high school in the specific ma­ Vi i Sugar Boud phy added the second point to his jor fields which he has elected. Quality Candies "When one views all that the wil­ 114 East Hanover St. CONFECTIONER & LUNCHEONETTE derness has to offer, with its eternal­ team's total. 14 North Broad Street ly snow-capped mountains, silvery The game was hard-fought from imnvp 2-4329 lakes, steep waterfalls, and dense for­ beginning to end. Many good plays PHONE 3.9195 ests, one feels as though he has were made by both sides, but the con­ For your Sorority or pierced the very curtain of heaven certed play of the Yanks, most of Qive a Gift That 176,011 Young College Girls and come face to face with his God," Fraternity Banquet declared Dr. Thomas Travis, interna- whom had played together before, was Lhoose Would Like for Christmas: ional explorer and hunter of big game the deciding factor. For the winners with the camera, in an illustrated lec­ Murphy, Albanese, Potts and Megibow ture before the entire student body excelled. The Giants' play was fea­ Hillwood Inn during assembly Tuesday, December "ATHENA" 2. tured by Slane, Donlon and Hart- C. LtFoy Eldridge Pennington, Road Dr. Travis exhibited films showing pence. Prop. Trenton, N. J. SUNBEAM scenes in the Canadian Rockies and New Brunswick hunting areas. Espe­ Gifts & No velties cially interesting were the photo­ RAYON graphs of big game. The lecturer went J. B. 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