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PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
Published semi-weekly during the College year. except on holidays,
by etudents of The Pennsylvania State College, In the Interest of the
College, the students, faculty, alumni, and friends.
CHARLES A. MYERS 'II FREDERICK L. TAYLOR '94
Editor Business Manager
GEORGE A. SCOTT '24 HAROLD J. BATSCR '34
Managing Editor Circulation Manager
WILLIAM 741. STEGMEIER '34 11. EDGAR FURMAN '34
Snort. Editor Local Advertising Manager
BERNARD IL ROSENZWEIG 'B4 JOHN C. IRWIN '34
News Editor Foreign Advertising Manager
JAMES 34. SHEEN '94 FRANCIS WACKER '34
News Editor • Classißed Advertising Manage.
RUTH M. HARMON '34 MAE I'. KAPLAN '34
Women's Editor Women's Managing Editor
EVA M. lILICIIFELDT '34
Women's News Editor
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1933
LOOKING OVER THE FINANCES
Students who have often wondered just what hap
pens to their class dues or other assessments now have
an opportunity to find out where almost every cent goes.
With the publication of the report of student activities
for the year ended June 30, class and publications
statements are open to inspection by every student at
the Student Union desk.
The present report is the first of a series of annual
published reports on 'the finances of student organiza.
tions. In the face of several questionable items on the
report,'the student and administration authorities who
released the complete report are to be commended for
making it available to every student this year.Ll4.gen
oral, a glance at the report will dispel the Idea that
grin runs rampant here.
The most vulnerable item in the report is the one'
on caps and gowns for the June Commencement. Last
year, according to the report, the senior class presi
dent received slightly over $6OO from various sources.
Of this total, $273 he received from the rental of caps
and gowns to graduating seniors. The student com
mittee chairman received $157.50 for his services, while
$18.50 was divided among a committee of four. Consid
ering that the part-time work connected with taking
orders and distributing the outfits lasted only one
month, the money received is all out of proportion to
fit the effort spent. One reason for the large profit was
that the seniors were assessed $2.50 for the rental of
each outfit—fifty cents more than the listed retail price.
The fact that the rental last year was paid out of class
funds in no way alters the injustice of the - profits.
A similar item that brings a raised eyebrow is the
invitations and programs statement for last June. Here
again the senior class president received $170.70 for
services which were certainly not worth that much.
Likewise, the committee chairman received $113.80.
Both this and caps and gowns situation need a little
investigation by it student committee: Tf both co'nces ,
sions are to be given again as political rewards, then
certainly the margin of profit per item should be re
duced. A reasonable return for the committee's ser
vices could still be realized by reducing the price of the
goods to each senior. Another suggestion has been
made that these services should be performed by needy
students, who would be paid by a regular hourly rate.
It has also been suggested that caps and gowns be
bought by a student or outside agency and rented every
year at a reduced,price. Certainly some change should
be made before next May.
Another discrepancy in the report is that seniors
graduating in February were charged only two dollars
for the rental of a cap and gown, while seniors graduat
ing in June were charged $2.50. Why the difference?
Host of the other financial compensations to student
officers, committee chaiTinen, etc. can be justified. Some
of them may seem alittle high, but aside from the two
mentioned above there are no particularly questionable
handouts. Those idealists who are still astounded at
some of the items should remember that it was not so
many years ago when the Junior Prom chairman could
make around $lOOO instead of slightly over $lOO. Re
form comes gradually; not all at once.
The publications statements at the end of the re
port are illuminating. Certainly this field is no longer
the financial paradise that it once was in campus con
versations. The fact that the senior class president re
ceived over $5OO more for his services than the entire
senior staff of the Old Main Bell received for their com
bined services i points to an obvious discrepancy between
effort and remuneration. According to the report, the
La Vic seems to be about the most profitable publication.
Last year the senior staff received approximately $9OO
in compensations and refunds of class dues. Some re
duction has been made in the 1934 La Vic budget, but
there is still room for improvement.
An analysis of the report should prove, at least,
that the Interclass and Student Union supervision of
student income and expenditures has been very worth
while. Even though the system has not entirely elimin
ated disproportionate compensations, it has greatly re
duced them. The students are getting more for their
money than ever before. Class finances are conducted
on a comparatively open and honest basis. And the
contention that administrative control has crept into the
editorial policy of publications is as yet a myth.
A LETTER BY A. 4. K. PUBLISHED IN the last
issue contended that the College's failure " to advance
the liberal and cultural aspects of the student body
justifies complaint, not merely editorials." Well ; there
is a Letter Box in this paper that is open to all com
plaints (or praises) that students may have on any
matter . But it isn't used very often.
CAMPUSEER
EEEEEMEI
Isn't it funny the way just one 'ittle-bittsie skunk
can cause so much trouble? We think so, anyway.
About nine o'clock last nite we noticed some sort of
rumpus over on College aVenue in front of Schlow's
and the "A" Store. About a hundred and fifty people
(men, women, and children) were jumping around,
screaming, and going through all sorts of antics.
Fearing that we might be breaking into a Holy-rollers
meeting we didn't want to get too close, but we did
finally over far enough to see a small furry animal
scampering about. The little devil had an air of non
chalance which we rather envied too. He didn't seem
to mind his audience one bit.
Pretty soon a nice fat man bravely stepped for
ward from the wide circle which the crowd had form
ed around Master Skunk. Mr. Plump, we'll call him
that for convenience, carried a broom and a large
box. It was quite evident that Mr. Plump intended to
do battle with Master Skunk. After a little stalling
on Mr. Plump's part during which his antagonist
maneuvered into a strategic position in Schlow's door
way, the fray was on.
Master S. made the first move. Suspecting a
flank attack, he glanced cautiously to the right and
to the left, executed a left turn, and maliciously
arched kis back. Ah! Mr. Plump beat a speedy re
treat and the crowd made ready to take to its heels.
But the skunk's victory was only momentary for Mr.
Plump now marshalled some shock troops in the per
son of one of Chief Yougel's henchmen.
Now the fight continued with new vigor. Master
Skunk scurried over to 'a new position, but Mr:Plump
(box, broom, and all) marched after him. M. S. was
cornered. A few minutes more and the battle woo
over. Amid the loud acclaim of the spectators, Mr.
Plump proudly bore his captive off the field of battle.
A smile of victory played lightly around his lips; as
for the skunk, well, he was in the box so we couldn't
see whether he retained his "devil-may-care" appear
ance or not.
mr. Plump won, but we still admire Master
Skunk. He was a real soldier! Even observing the
rules of international warfare! After all, you know
he might have resorted to the use of poisonous gases.
When we think of rushing, we think of the S.
A. E.'s, and that brings tears to our eyes. Howeyer,
we As want you all to know about the climax of the
Phi pelt rush. It's marvelous. At six o'clock Satur
day night all the bros. had finished smoothing up and
were ready to greet the ten or fifteen boys they had
apparently sewed up. Well, some did come. Three
to be exact. But six-fifteen rolled around and even
six-thirty but still only three pledges. Well, by this
'time Johnny . Ryan and Skinny Dole were tearing
each other's hair out. What to do? What to do?
They were frantic. Not until almost seven o'clock
did the atmosphere become more peaceful. Then,
low and behold, up to the very door of the campus
lodge drove two taxi loads of freshmen. Patience, it
seems, is a virtue--at least, that's what Phi Delt
freshmen think.
For Posterity
Sunny Merrill was seen bicycling out Locust Lane
Sunday afternoon . . . with a male passenger on the
tandem ... "Boopadoop" Taylor was denied her night
ly Corner rations one evening last week when Tom
Church forgot his wallet . . . Church, incidentally, is
the exceedingly bright boy who insists on mailing his
laundry bag to himself that makes him eligible to
become, a .member :of the faculty. of , the School of
Education . . Jeriy Parker brought Jane Town a!
baby-rattle to Greek 25 class yesterday ... Doc Deng
ler was delighted Grief Note: Gib Coskery is leav
ing school ... he has a real job ... Good luck, Gib ...
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THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
LOOKING
OVER THE
NEWS . . .
Just how strong is the politician's
power to evade the law which he os
tensibly represents an d secretly
flaunts? That question will be an
swered. with the result of the trial 'of
State Senator John J. McClure and
eighty-nine co-defendants, which was
begun this week in Philadelphia.
If true, the charge by the federal
prosecutors that McClure, who, in.
cidently, was once mentioned as a pos
sible candidate" for governor of this
Commonwealth, headed evast bootleg
ring, under cover of his high political
position, calls for punishment to the
full degree. Here is an opportunity
for the federal department of justice
to display its . ' worth to the people
of Pennsylvania.
The drive of "Big Business" against
posisble inflation action by the gov
ernment received supportfrom an un
expected quarter this week. William
Green, president of the A. F. of U.
presented a new viewpoint for labor,
that of desiring less inflationary ac
tion. •
Mr. Green advocated this despite
the tact that agricultural prices are
lagging far behind industrial price in
creases, thus making the farmer's po
tioin even more hazardous. Although
low agricultural prices may benefit
labor interests in the immediate pres
ent, in the long run Mr. Green is mak
ing a great mistake in preferring the
anti-inflationist banner of the indus-'
trial czars to the more fraternal camp
of the farmers.
Despite Mr. Green's rather selfish
recommendation President Roosevelt
acted very sagaciously this week in
coming to the aid of the destitute with
an authorized • expenditure of $75,000,-
000 to be used in buying food and
clothing for the needy.
Realizing that this relief will not
fully solve the problem the adminis
tration is now making plans for a
greater relief program. whether by
the same indirect manner of inflation
or by a more direct method, President
Roosevelt's.. vigorous action points to
increased purchasing power by farm
and industrial labor in the very near
future.
•
Letter Box
B. H. R
To the Editor
This fellow, A. J. K., who raved in
the Letter Box last issue sounds like
one of ti 4
hosommoniAs we read
about in.the pipers.. It's' peopld.like
him who brought about the terrible
and destructive Russian revolution. If
he doesn't like this College, Why
doesn't he go somewhere else—they
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at yqqt family 'table. Your grocer
always has an oven-fresh supply,
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treacly Ag, serve you.
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"You -Can Get It At Metzger's"
SPECIAL!
Close Out on Fraternity Stationery 98c
Penn State Pennants 25c and up
Womrath's (of New York) Rental Library,
of Fiction
•
College Cutaate Store
• - 142 South Allen Street •
CARLTON •
• The Smartest Beauty Aids in the World for 39c EaCh
Face. Poivder; Lipstick, Rouge, Cleansing Cream,
Cold, Cream, Nourishing Cream, Turtle Oil Cream,
SkhcFreshneir and Foundation Cream.
HALF POUND NESTLE PLAIN BARS-17c
• HALF POUND NESTLE NUT BARS-19c '7
JERGEN'S 2 FOR 1 SOAP SALE
Buy I Cake for 15c or 2k and Oet Another Free •
VAN DE MARK'S CHOCOLATES
Pound 39c-3 Pounds for sl.oo.—Saturday Only
(Chocolate Covered Caramels, Assorted and Nauga ts)'
Watch the Window for Other Sppcials .
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
tolerate people of, his ilk at C: C. N.
Y. I don't see how anyone can criti
cize this College, which most of my
fraternity brothers think is the best
in the country.
As for culture, what more could be
asked than that those admitted here
come from the first two-fifths of their
respective high school classes, and
have been trained by men who, them
selves, were trained by our excellent
education schools.
Let A. J. K. walk into the class in
Greek literature and see the fifty-odd
students who have elected this course
(it is not required) because of their
wish to widen their reading scope.
The same may be said of several other
courses. Is this not evidence of a
high degree of culture.
A. J. R. asks for music. He is
evidently unaware of the, fact that,
at every chapel service, there is a well
trained choir which enthusiastically
renders numbers inspiring the soul
and lifting up the spirit. Has he
never heard of the symphony orches
tra culled from the best talent the
College provides?
A. J. K. thinks he is expressing the
sentiment of most of the students
when he asks for the abolition of the
0. T. C. He is not. We may
grumble about it and , dislike it, but
there are few who would be Willing,
to do away with so important a fac-
ATTENTION!
BOOK LOVERS
Here's the greatest book
sale ever' to come to State
College: •
Books formerly priced
from $l.OO to slo.oo—now
on•sale at only a fraction of
the published prices. Prices
range from
19c-$l.OO
Extra Special
Dozen Cakes of
HARD WATER SOAP
59c
BUM CO.
Corner of South Allen Street
and Beaver Avenue
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for in our national defense system.
In addition to our culture, Penn
State has progressed far in another
field. Ten years ago we were a cow
college. Today, thanks , to the frater
nities, our• men are as well, if not
better, dressed than those at other
schools. This emphasis on dress is
not mere vanity; it. is the outward
expression of the internal feeling for
beauty and uniformity. (We must
all have uniformity in our• lives, other-
The Fun. Starts Saturday!
SPECIAL BUSES LEAVE CO-OP
7:15, 7:30, 7;45, 8:00, 8:15
.C'MON STATE!
DAN.cE
IN A SOCIABLE, FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT '
KISIIACOQUILLAS PARK
LEWISTOWN
' By Special Arrangement, the Following
Sensational Rate Prevails: ' •. •
9
9
, T ax
and
Admission,
%.-• Dancing,
.. „ and Round Trip
Bus Fare !! !
SPECIAL OPENING ATTRACTION!
TED BROWNAGLE
AND HIS COLUMBIA RECORDING ORCHESTRA
. .. .
The Band That Made the Sensational Hit at the
ComMermement Dance Last June
Admission to Hall 30c (AT PARK). Dancing 40c
Telephone service must be kept fit as a fiddle 365
days a year
Thanks to a continuous program, of maintenance
and replacement, Bell System plant is today more
efficient than ever. Constantly improved operating
methods provide the swiftest, surest service on re
cord. Plans devised •by telephone men fit the service
more and more exactly to subscribers' needs.
The result of all this is: the telephone gives you
a lot 'for a little money.
BELL SYSTEM
SAY "HELLO" TO MOTHER AND DAD
-RATES.ARE LOWER AFTER 8.30 P. M.
Thursday, October 5, 1933
wise people would rigtrotuliy think us
"queer.")
I guess that's all I have to say and
I think I've done.my duty as I've seen
it. In closing, I should like to ex
press my astonishment at finding such
r. letter in tho COLLEGIAN. After all,
you have a certain mission, and it is
not to sow the seeds of dissentient and
Bolshevism on this campus.
-LOYAL SON
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