The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine University of Maine Alumni Magazines University of Maine Publications 1-1942 Maine Alumnus, Volume 23, Number 4, January 1942 General Alumni Association, University of Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/alumni_magazines Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation General Alumni Association, University of Maine, "Maine Alumnus, Volume 23, Number 4, January 1942" (1942). University of Maine Alumni Magazines. 347. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/alumni_magazines/347 This publication is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Maine Alumni Magazines by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. JANUARY, 1942 The UNIVERSITY and NATIONAL DEFENSE This year, as every year, the University of Maine stands for service to the State and the Nation. But this year the University faces a need for service beyond that expected in ordinary times Your University through its stu­ dents, its faculty, and its facilities is contributing to National Defense in whatever ways it can while still adhering to its primary principle of providing sound educational opportunities. TRAINING for PRODUCTION ON the campus of the University and in eight cities and towns in the State the University is offering men and women special training to increase their value in the national war effort in the important battle of production. TW ENTY-EIGHT different courses in Engineering, Science, and Management, directed by the University under the auspices of the U S Office of Education, and for the most part taught by faculty members from the University, are adding skilled workers to the available manpower for carrying on the fight at the assembly lines, in the factories, or in the field T HE training of new workers and the up-grading of those already employed are both a part of the program of the University in its work in training for production. Through this part of the University's share in the defense effort more workers with better skills are continually available for the vital production efforts of the nation Courses offered include Organic Chemistry Electric Power Generation Combustion Calculations Electrical Measurements The Chemistry of Pulp and Paper Radio Measurements Quantitative Analysis Fundamentals of Radio Metals and Corrosion Radio Systems Plotting and Estimating Elementary Engineering Drafting Plane Surveying Advanced Engineering Drafting Elementary Structures Internal Combustion Engines Advanced Theory of Structures Engineering Calculations and Mechan­ Construction Methods ical Laboratory Highway Construction Materials of Engineering Theoretical Hydraulics Aerodynamics Soil Testing Physics Soil Mechanics and Foundations Mathematics for Engineers Accountancy Courses are being given at the University and in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bucksport, Chisholm, Lewiston, Portland, and Presque Isle. Information on courses may be had from Director, ESMDT Program, 30 Wingate Hall, Orono, Maine The ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, and MANAGEMENT DEFENSE TRAINING PROGRAM Vol. 2 3 JANUARY no. 4 1942 GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION In This Issue .... O f f i c e r s Some Facts and Figures................................................................... 4 George D Bearce, ’ll, President Library Fund Reaches Goal............................................................. 6 Robert F. Thurrell, '15, Vice President Wings Over the Fleet....................................................................... 7 George E Lord, ’24, Clerk Winthrop C Libby, ’32, Treasurer With the Teams...............................................................................10 Charles E Crossland, ’17, Executive Secretary Campus Events.................................................................................11 Philip J. Brockway, ’31, Assistant Secretary Local Associations........................................................................... 12 Alumni Personals.............................................................................13 A l u m n i C o u n c i l Hazen H Ayer, ’24 Andrew J Beck, ’13 Mrs Merrill Bowles, ’21 Raymond H Fogler, ’15 F Drummond Freese, ’15 Earle R Gowell, ’30 M June Kelley, ’12 Fred D. Knight, ’09 Alfred B Lingley, ’20 Thanks, and more thanks to every person who has helped make the Library Fund Alton T Littlefield, ’21 campaign a success. Considering the unsettled conditions and the many problems of Frank W. Linnell, ’29 the last two years, this success is all the more tribute to the devotion of our alumni, Norman H Mayo, ’09 faculty, and students and to the keen interest and cooperation of the University Richard E McKown, ’17 Trustees and many friends Myron C Peabody, ’16 On behalf of the Alumni Association we wish to say “thanks” to every one of Harold M Pierce, ’19 the 5,892 who have subscribed To the 1,200 or more volunteer workers goes an Harold J Shaw, ’14 extra measure of thanks. Without the faithfulness, generosity, and hard work of Mrs Gilbert Stanford, ’35 these loyal alumni, the campaign could never have achieved the goal. Thomas N. Weeks, ’16 To the area chairmen and library fund committee members, alumni owe a tre­ mendous vote of appreciation. Upon them not only fell the responsibility for making plans but also a lion’s share of the work. This meant personal sacrifice, involving much travel and the spending of considerable sums at personal expense, all because A l u m n u s A d v is o r y B o a r d of their desire to see the job done well and to see the University make progress. It is particularly appropriate that the leadership of three men should be men­ Hazen H Ayer, ’24, Chairman tioned For two years President Hauck has been always on call to assist in the Miss Elizabeth Bright, '17 campaign His faith in alumni has never wavered. Always willing and anxious to John E Frost, '37 help, he has been a tower of strength Raymond H. Fogler, ’15, through his effective Miss M June Kelley, ’12 work as special gifts chairman produced a total of subscriptions which exceeded both quota and expectations Though few alumni are busier or have greater responsi­ Bryant M. Patten, ’23 bilities, he has responded to every call and given days and days of time. When all is said and done there is one man about whom volumes of praise should be said and written. Norman H. Mayo, ’09, general chairman, has put this campaign FRONT COVER: across. He has given weeks of time to this project His leadership has been in­ spiring His fine personality, his judgment, his high standing among alumni, his Stevens Hall, named in honor of indomitable spirit, and his faith were factors of the greatest value and significance. the late Dean Emeritus James S At no time was he ready to compromise with less than the goal Successful comple­ tion of the campaign was the only beacon which he saw During the final days of Stevens, houses departments of the the intensive clean-up campaign, his personal efforts and travel of over 1,000 miles College of Arts and Sciences and were a big factor in securing the gratifying results the School of Education, The So far, so good Having made the 100 per cent mark on the campaign, our next mam structure was completed in opportunity is to show equally fine results in the payments Once again a big “thank you” to every person who has helped make this grand 1924, the two wings added in 1933 project a success Published monthly, from October to June inclusive, by the University of Maine General Alumni Association Business office. Room 414, 6 State St, Bangor, Maine, or The Maine Alumnus, University of Maine, Orono, Maine Subscription price, $2 00 per year, included in annual alumni dues of $3 00 National Advertising representatives- The Graduate Group Inc 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Member- American Alumni Council. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Bancor. Maine under set of March 3, 1870 Some FACTS Appropriation paid last year a little over entire expenditures goes to instruction in $672,000, the Federal Government, which the schools and colleges, $647,672 82 paid just under $356,000, mainly for Total current expenditures last year agricultural research and extension work, for Educational and General Purposes and Student Fees, which totalled just reached $1,492,123 69 Of this amount, over $267,000 The University received instruction took the largest share, as from the State the full Mill Tax as pro­ shown Next on the list were Organized vided by law, but at present this is about Research, including the Agricultural $100,000 less than in the early 1930’s, due Experiment Station, credited with some to a decrease in valuation of state prop­ $250,000, and Agricultural Extension, erty with $200,000 Fourth largest item was It should also be noted in passing that the general operation and maintenance Student Fees paid nearly 36% of the total of the entire campus plant at a cost of a Educational and General costs of the little more than $150,000 University if we except Organized Re­ It should be noted at this point that T reasu rer search and Agricultural Extension Or, these charts and figures refer to all in­ Frederick S. Youngs, ’14 to put it still another way, student fees come and all expenditures excepting only paid 54% of the direct instructional cost the income and expenditures of auxiliary in