V 01,5, No,? Oil ,BOTTL.ii.i-'bjCiv.b When the bands of a stream become high and close together, the water must flow faster between them in order that the same amount of water might pass, any point per unit tine. If this were not so, the water-would pile up, Jflood the surrounding terrain, and disastrous results would; ensue, mo matter how broad and deep the bed of the creek night be anywhere else along its route, the trouble starts at the bottleneck. Our present national status might well be likened to the stream of our analogy. In order that the national stream might flow rapidly and smoothly, we, none of us, can afford to be bottle' necks. Of course we hare heard of many ways in w liich we can weep the stream flowing' 1 without actually join ing the armed forces. Conservation and utilization are fast becoming the keynoter of everyday life, he're beginning to save our old newspapers, cooling utensils and tires. Out a .more important effort in this same direction, might well be eneried by many of us. This effort concerns doing our best in colle v e. .The difference between the worn required to mass a course and that need ed to just flunk it, is surprisingly small compared with the original effort needed to take the course, we, each of us, represent quite an investment by society. Passing a course suggests & step forward, a partial reward for •work done. Scholastic failure replies lack of ability to cope with difficulties, indifference toward society, discourag ement « ■ 6 owe it to ouruel’ves and. our countiu" to broaden the national Ir.r cioinf-: everythin?; in our power to couplete our respective courses success fully, y Penn State Center, Hazleton 1 stream CUPID* S PROMEB'JUJL; On Saturday evening, February 14, at the Catholic Women's Club Dance of the Hazleton Undergraduate Center. The dance this year will feature Valentine’s Day, and the souvenirs, dance cards, and decorations have cleverly carried out this motif. Hovel dances will form a part of the evening's entertainment, and at the close, refreshments will be served. Marion Lewis, president of the club, has appointed various committees which have been working steadily to complete plans for the dance. Now with everything in dance shape the girls are looking forward to a great success in this, their first major affair of the yearl DRAFT RILGISTRATION All men who have reached their 20th birthday on or before December 31, 1941, and who have not previously registered, mil register with Mr. Herpel today. Page 1 A-*