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Outlook for Chem-Eng
Most of the following is compiled
from CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
NEWS.
Outlook Summary
Chemical engineering is an expand
ing field, offering good employment
prospects to those already trained or
who will complete their training in
the immediate future. Competition
will become increasingly keen as re
sult of present record enrollments in
engineering schools.
Nature of Work
There are many different types of
work in the field of chemistry. It is
necessary that every chemical engi
neer is technically skilled and has
the ability to get along with people.
These two qualities are required in
varying degrees on different types of
work. The following listing of the
general fields of chemical engineering
begins with those jobs demanding
more scholastic interest and ability
and follows through to those which
demand more interest in and ability
to handle people. The first on the list
is research, available only to those
who have high scholastic interests
and ability. It requires constant
study, a general reading of the scien
tific literature to keep abreast of
new developments, as well as thor
ough and specific study in one's own
field. This necessitates a reading
knowledge of French, German and
other languages.
Equipment engineer follows close
to research in the demand for tech
nical skill not only in chemistry but
in mathematics and physics as well.
Next we find patent law. A man who
deals in chemical patents must have,
along with a knowledge of chemistry,
a knowledge of the history of past
discoveries, patents, etc. and an ex
cellent knowledge of law. Engineer
ing takes in anything from the actual
planning and development of a chem
ical plant to the ironing out of the
bugs in chemical processes, usually
on an industrial scale. The analyst
needs approximately equivalent
amounts of chemical knowledge and
ability to get along with people. The
same may be said for the application
chemist who finds new uses for both
old and new chemicals.
Swinging more to the demand of
greater ability to handle people, we
have the technical writer. This takes
in the writing of technical reports,
bulletins, specifications, and scienti
fic articles for magazines. Also col
lecting and writing down in clear,
unambiguous, and intelligible fashion,
technical information for those in re
search and various other fields of
chemistry. Market analysts find a
market for new developments, deter
mine the cost of manufacture and
possible profits to be won from it.
Plant supervision requires a person
who can carry out chemical pocesses
on a large scale through the hands of
assistants. It requires a great deal of
ability in handling people as well as
technical skill. University, college
and high school teaching is very
much the same. As well as handling
the students, you must be able to
properly instruct them in the requir
ed courses. The field needing the
greater ability to get along with
people is chemical sales. This requires
a knowledge of the details of the pro
cess, use, good points and the diffi
culties inherent to the article one is
selling.
Training and Other Qualifications
Training in physics and mathema
tics, as well as in chemistry and en
gineering, is important. A bachelor's
degree is the minimum requirement
Gift from Korea
by Mary Lou Gagliardi
In a large living room by a huge
window, stood a great Christmas tree
trimmed with red and white orna
ments. Heaps of gifts were piled be
neath it. One conservative little
package was shoved to an obscure
corner.
When the family approached the
tree, Christmas morning everyone
fluttered and scurried about to open
his gifts, all but a young lady, who
slowly walked over to the tree and
claimed the little package. She pick
ed it up and held it over her heart.
Then she raised her head in a silent
prayer as a tear trickled down her
cheek. She turned and walked up
stairs.
The tree, the gift, the setting, were
all part of the young lady's Christ
mas, but they were meaningless to
her. She walked about in a trance—
hoping, praying.
She thought of John, of the time
when they were children. The two of
them used to listen to good shep
herd's tales in her home at Christmas
time. She thought of other Christmas
trees and Christmas legends. John
liked the one about Joan and Michael,
the twins. She remembered how the
twins came running cross the hill
sides of Bethlehem to their father
who was watching sheep near by.
"Father," they said, "come and see
what we have found. We have found
two baby trees and they are green,
even though it's wintertime."
The father sat down and took the
children on his knees. "They must be
fir trees," he said, and asked more
about them.
"Oh!" said the children, "The trees
are very small and grow very close
together as if they loved each other."
Laurette thought how much she and
John were like the trees. They had
grown side by side, and with the
years their love had grown too.
As she thought further about the
story, she could almost hear the
children say, "We will take care of
them so that they will grow up with
us."
The father sent the children home,
telling them he had to watch the
sheep. Every day after that time, the
chfildren visited the twin trees that
seemed to point to heaven.
Later, one cold winter night, Joan
and Michael heard their father telling
their mother about a wonderful thing
that had happened. He said that
while he and the other shepherds
were watching their sheep, angels
appeared and told them that the Son
of God was born in Bethlehem, and a
bright star shone and sent its light
straight from heaven to the manger
where the infant Jesus lay. All the
shepherds were going down to bring
for new entrants. Graduate training
is desirable.
Where Employed
A great many industries employ
chemical engineers, with the major
ity in production work. More than
half are in the chemical industries
and petroleum refining. The following
states furnish employment for about
60 percent of all these engineers:
New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl
vania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and Cali
fornia.
SEIDEL THE FLORIST
Phone 1424
35 N. Laurel St
Hazleton, Pa.
HAZLETON COLLEGIAN
Jesters Plan
"Another Language"
The Penn State Jesters will present
Rose Franken's three - act comedy
drama "Another Language" at the
West Hazleton High School Jan. 11,
12, Mrs. Woodbridge announced last
week. Rehearsals began last month
under the direction of James Lorah.
The author utilizes the familiar
love triangle for her comedy. The
principles of the triangle are Victor
Hallam, his wife Stella, and his nep
hew Jerry.
Members of the Cast:
Mrs. Hallam Anna Erlemann
Mr. Hallam Russell Wood
Harry Hallam Joseph Kendra
Walter Hallam Robert Csizma
Grace Hallam Betty Harlor
Paul Hallam Joseph Hastings
Etta Hallam Mary Jane Allen
Victor Hallam Frank Nowab
Stella Hallam Jane Margwarth
Jerry Hallam Lee Kromis
the child gifts. One had fruit, anoth
ed had two doves, and the head shep
herd had two snow-white lambs from
the flock. The twins' father had a
piece of lace to give to the Blessed
Mother. Joan and Michael began to
cry.
"We want to go to see the Holy
Babe," they sobbed.
But you have nothing to give Him,"
said their mother. "And we are too
poor to buy a gift."
"We will give the trees," they an
swered. We love them so much that
we know the Baby will love them
too." They ran to the hillside in
order to get the little fir trees. They
carefully dug them up, root and all.
Then they ran after the shepherds on
their way to the manger in Beth
lehem.
In the stable they found the Infant
Jesus on a bed of straw. The shep
herds and the twins bowed and came
close to Him, offering their gifts. The
Holy Babe turned His eyes to them
and then held out His tiny arms to
the trees that the twins had brought.
The shepherds planted the trees near
Jesus, and tied a lamb to each tree.
They hung the fruit on the boughs
and let the doves rest in the branches,
so that the trees were full of gifts.
And then the star from heaven shown
down on them and lighted them up
so brightly that they could be seen
a long way off. These were the first
Christmas trees filled with gifts and
lights. They held gifts for Jesus and
lights from the burning stars of
heaven.
Laurette untied the package she
had taken from beneath the tree. She
fondled the wooden cross and read
John's card:
And though I have taken up my
roots, I am this day with you.
Smilax Floral Shop
Max and Jean Shields
22 East Broad St. Hazleton, Pa
PHONE 12-J
COOPERATIVE
DAIRY
FARM FRESH MILK
Hazleton., Pa.
KATE
The morning after the Pottsville
game I was sitting in the snack bar
having a cup of coffee. Suddenly a
flash of red appeared, streaked past
my arm, and then disappeared as
quickly as it appeared. Turning to
Bob Barrett, who was having his
11:20 brunch, I inquired, "What was
that ball of fire ? Barrett looked up
from his pancakes and, not batting
an eyelash, replied, "Vim, Vigor, and
Vitality Midash on her way to Math
class."
Between one of her racket trips
from the snack bar to the Chem. Lab.
I discovered that V.V.V., more form
erly known as Kate, is a sophomore
enrolled in bacteriology and taking
third semester courses chemistry,
math, zoology, and French.
Besides having vim, vigor, and vit
ality, Kate is known for her ability
to know and get along with people.
She is distinguished in being the only
student at P. S. C. to serve on Stu
dent Council for two years. During
her freshman year she served as sec
retary of Council and this semester
she is chairman of the Social Activi
ties Committee. As a member of the
student governing body she attended
the conference of Student Councils
at the Erie Center. Tears will flow
when Kate, one of the leaders of the
sophomore class, leaves in February
to pursue higher learning at the Main
Campus.
A Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
from the Staff
A FRIEND
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Home of Good Food
OPEN 24 HOURS
30 E. Broad St. West Hazleton, Pa
Friday, December 15, 1950
Council Unveils
Constitution
(Continued from page 1)
there has been no need for it during
this semester. (It also hasn't taken
any interest in the functioning of
student government.)
The draft of the new constitution
will be mimeographed and copies of
it will be presented to the students
next week for their consideration
during the Christmas vacation. The
week following the Christmas vaca
tion the constitution shall be put to a
vote of the student body. The new
constitution must be ratified by:
(1) A two thirds vote of the Stu
dent Council members.
(2) A majority vote of the student
body.
If any question should arise on the
new constitution, any member of the
constitution committee will certainly
attempt to answer it and clear up
any confusion which may exist. The
members of the constitution commit
tee are John Zamba (chairman), Ed
McGee, Kate Midash, and Bernard
Rachilla. Please contact them if you
have a question you would like an
swered.
Exams Begin Jan. 19
(Continued from page 1)
Political Science 3, A, M-209, 2
Art 74, B-101, 2
Political Science 3, B, - D-1, 2
Army R.0.T.C., M-211, 3
Air R.O.T.C. 33, M-1, 3
Air R.O.T.C. 1, A, B-101, 3
Air R.O.T.C. 1, B, D-1, 3
MATH-ENGINEERING CLUB
A committee consisting of Mary
Lou Gagliardi, John Zamba, Harold
Filbert, and Harold Kramer met on
Monday, December 4 for the purpose
of arranging final preparations for
the dance which was held on Friday,
December 8.
You can't wear overhead . . .
Why pay for it?
MOODY'S MEN SHOP
Open Eveninos
Broad 4th Sts., West Hazleton, Pa
, LOUIS ANDREUZZI
Wholesale Confectionary
and Foods Vending Machines
Phone 2619-R
52 S. Wyoming St. Hazleton, Pa
GENETTI'S
Hazleton's Largest
Food Establishment
SUPER-MARKET
TYROLEAN ROOM
Restaurant
20-30 N. Laurel St.
HAZLETON, PA.