Page Two PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Published seml-wevkly iturinrc the Collette year, except on holidays, by student* of The I’eim.sylvutilu Slate Collette, in the interest of the Collette, the students, fueuity, alumni, uml friend*. THE MANAGING HOARD .JOHN A. RRUT7.MAN '35 JACK A. MARTIN ‘35 _ Editor business Manager FRED W. WRIGHT *35 GEORGE A. RUTLEDGE *35 Sports Editor Circulation Manager KENNETH C. HO I’l'M AN '33 R. KENNETH LYONS *35 Mnnaginir Editor !>ocul Ailvertislm: Munager JAMES It. WATSON JR. '35 HARRY J. KNOFF \IS Assistant Kdilor Foreign Advertising Manager PHILLIP W. FAIR JR. '35 JOHN J. MATTHEWS *35 Assistant .Managing Editor As«t. Foreign Advertising Manager A. CONRAD HAIGES .*35 EARL G. KKYKBR JR. '35 New* Editor Asst. Local Advertising Manager JAMES IS. HEATTY JR. '35 MARGARET W. KINSLOK ’33 News Editor Women’* Managing Editor MARCIA it. DANIEL '33 ELSIE M. DOUTHETT ’35 Women's Editor Women’* News Editor ASSOCIATE EDITORS John K. names jr. ’35 W. licrminl Fretmsch '35 Vanre O. Packard *3(5 Harry it. Henderson jr. ’35 William P. McDowell ‘35 John E. Miller jr. ’35 Donald P. Sander* '35 Charles M. Schwarts jr. *35 ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGERS Philip G. Evans ’35 William It. Heckman ’35 Leonard T. SiefT ’35 Roland W. tlherholtrer jr. ’35 William H. Skirhle ’35 WOMEN’S ASSOCIATE EDITORS L. Maryhel Conabw ’35 Rath E. Koehler ’3O A. France* Turner ’35 ftsoociafed (Soil comtc ffiregg ~s I*o3 |<o4 o Editorial Office, .313 Old Main Telephone 800 Business Office, Nittany Printing Bldg.—Telephone 292-W Managing Editor This Issue New* Editor This Issue THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1934 A NEW SET OF VALUES As another college year draws to a close, thou sands of students will find themselves thrust out into the world, faced with the prospect of being unable to find employment. After one Ims spent four years of rather intensive preparation, it seems unjust that there is nothing to which one. may turn. For the past several years, a college education was looked upon as a means to increasing one’s income, as a medium toward further advancement in a world of commerce and industry. Now that there arc so few opportunities for finding employment, there arises the question as to the practicability of a college education. It is about the one word, practicability, that a grave misunderstanding has arisen. For the past decade or so, such as education was considered solely as an in strument to further one’s way. Graphs and charts pointed out how much one’s earning capacity was en larged by another year or so in school. Technical, professional, and commercial- curricula were stressed, to the partial and sometimes almost com plete exclusion of the true phase of college—the oppor tunity to master a finer appreciation of life, the oppor tunity to establish for one a sense of values on which to base a philosophy which will make life worthwhile. It is apparent that man is to have more and-more leisure time on his hands. Anything which leads to a finer appreciation of life will ■ prove of inestimable value. A deeper understanding which will mold him into a better companion will- come to hold a stronger significance. It has been proved only too clearly in the last few years that riches in themselves are no security. The riches one holds in his mind cannot be taken from him. It is at college that the youth of today and to morrow will have an opportunity to accumulate these worthwhile riches. As the realization of such a need becomes clearer, there is every reason to believe that the side of college so long neglected will come once again into its own. The specialized courses will be relegated to their rightful secondary position, and once more the student will be given an opportunity to his rightful heritage—an opportunity to study and to learn to think, not to build solely for commercial purposes. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS’ uncertainty, the long-awaited statement of policy concerning “consistent cutters” has been released. It is extremely interesting to note that within one year after the proposition of unlimited cuts went as far as the College Senate, action on such a question has not been taken. A SENIOR GIFT • It has been suggested from several sources that the seniors use their class memorial fund to plant ivy about the campus. There seems little question that at present the campus lacks that certain something which makes a college a picturesque spot. To command the proper respect, buildings must have a venerable ap- pearance. .Undoubtedly, the most attractive building on the campus is the Armory. Covered with ivy, it presents a calm, peaceful picture: There is a certain .air of solidarity and age about it that instinctively commands admiration. It stands as a reminder of what the rest of the campus might look like. Should the seniors use their fund for the purchase of ivy, several eyesores about the campus could be camouflaged. For example, the rear of the library has never been completed. It stands there, a blank wall of red brick. *A blanket of green would modify its abrupt ness greatly. .True, a few vines have been planted about the Mineral Industries building, which has sometimes been likened to a Bronx apartment house, but they will never blanket the edifice. Probably the most typical college spot at Penn State is the men’s dormitory group. How ever, the walls stand bare. A coating of ivy would pro vide the final touch to architectural perfection. It would be a waste of time to. enumerate every place .that could be improved by the addition of a kit of vine—everybody knows what such places are. In all probability, the seniors wilt accept either the sug gestion advanced by a member of the class or somo equally constructive one, but certainly the idea seems a sound one. All the Artist Coursers who went to see Cor nelia Otis Skinner saw a mystery performance as a special- added attraction—“ The Bat”—starring Hummel Fishburn. The pit orchestra was swinging through the fi nal crescendo and the audience was canting its re spective bodies forward in anticipation of the grand entrance, when the winged menace appeared out of nowhere and swooped low over those on the first floor. ‘Oooh,’ somebody gurgled, ‘a BATI’ That started things. Everybody began eyeing the flying guest and passing around the ■warning. We heard a tough mug say, ‘Aw, nuts, they drin’l carry no lice!’ A Kappa stared at him coldly, tele pathing, ‘How vulgar!’ Backstage-Miss Skinner heard about the ‘bat.’ Well! She certainly wasn’t going on with all that competition. Examiner Marquardt, in charge of the show, was very tactful. It was getting a little late. He had to do something. W. Hernonl Freunsch *36 ..Chuth-s M. Schwurlz jr. *35 ‘Oh, come now, Miss Skinner,’ he said, ‘I saw it myself and it’s only a sparrow. You aren’t going to let a little thing like a sparrow steal the lime light?’ I!, was still a hat to Cornelia 0. balcony. It looked as though it might conduct an, open forum. Anti then, near the end of the balcony appeared St. George Fishburn, ,\vho had faced many a longue of flame while a member of dear old Alpha. He would slay this mysterious monster and make the world safe for Skinner! Queerly enough, he did. Ho just reached up, took the bat in his hand, and walked away with it. .Tune Brown, Skippy Diffcnderfer, Peg Giffin, Don Ross, ‘Hot Point’ Irons, and Harry Northrup, went shingle town gapwnrd the other day on a picnic, or something. Herr Ross, who js a well-known minnow lover, would have to observe a little aquatic life. lie became so engrossed he never noticed himself falling into the creek, clothes et a!-. It just happened. The Most Attractive Co-ed obligingly hied herself away while Don disrobed and wrapped himself in a blanket after which every returned to join in the ‘clothes and steak roast.’ Somehow Don’s pants caught on fire in the drying process, and were partially consumed, hut they say the steak was damn good. So! This is College! *****>:* During Junior Prom Nome MacFai’lane met Hal Kemp. Hal- was a swell fellow. He permitted Nor rie to lead the band and everything. The other night Norrie went to hear Hal in Pittsburgh. Sure, Hal remembered him. Every time Norrie came near the maestro crooned, ‘The house is haunted . . Clyde Bolig, Phi Psi, gets an important telegram over the telephone: YOU ARE A HORSE’S ... he says he hung up about that time . . . Bezdek gets away with a snappy story at the W. A. A. banquet. . . . Tommy White & Libby Schaeffer . . . Pfft! . . . two of Libby’s sorority sisters using Tommy’s Artists Course season ticket . . . Doc Martin extending per onal congratulations to Edward Mark Schwerha for making the hour on the dot for the first time this semester . . . Cameo Wetzel and pal, Karney,’ have real batons for. their ‘Band-leading Before Your Own Radio’ course .. .M. Galbraith locks out latester 'Rowles . . . but the button on the door was a dud . Aren’t reports hell? ... CAMPUSEER BY HIMSELF By this time it was perched on a ledge in the ‘Aw,’ he told us bashfully, ‘lt was only a moth!’ ****** DRIVVLE Clearance Sale! NOW GOING ON ♦ A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Purchase Until :,.June 2nd ... ♦ ’ JpL Montgomery’s u, *“WJi)W at fimnSUlt ISU* THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Groundhog, Weatherman Surpassed As Botany Students Expose Nature “Both Messrs. Groundhog and Weatherman may excel in prophccy ing future weather conditions but it takes the botany department to pre dict just when each flower is going to bud,” according to Dr. J. Ben Hill, acting Head of the botany depart ment. Dr. 11111 unravelled the mystery of the floral calendar maintained by the botany department for at least fifteen years. The object is to have the students bring in reports of buddings and write the dates on this calendar the first time they sec a plant or tree in flower. Thus, haying all- this data on hand, the botanists can draw their conclusions. “Students of botany are particular ly interested this year in comparing the statistics after the severe winter in order to determine just how their predictions check with those of the past four years,” Dr. Hill said, “And if Dr. Kelley were only here, I could let you see our prediction chart,” he continued. Letter Box It is exceedingly unfortunate that we, as students of Penn State, must endure so ghastly a defiance and con ceit was brought forth in a recent issue of tiie 'Collegian. The situa tion is uncommonly delicate and taken as a whole,' the actions during the past several weeks of Burgess Leitzell .and his whole machine seem to me un justifiable. We must admit that some fear has been built up at their sight. Not so much fear within College students but more-so within the souls of small chil- Goaded on by his sense of strange importance and assisted by First Lieutenant Yougel, I am firmly con vinced that they have accomplished one of their two platforms. Lcitzell’s two platforms were to clean tip the town morally and finan cially. He has succeeded in the lat ter one to the extent of $127.75. As for cleaning up the town morally, he has cultivated more harm than good. It is inexcusable that so large a number of educated voters in this little town should harbor law-enforcers of such dim vision, lacking foresighted ness, and possessing an unconquer able fidelity to duty. Are the people forgetting that the students furnish the total means of subsistence for all families living here? Take 1 the students out of this town and wbht would happen? Leit zcll might call in the National Guards for a beer party; but I am referring to the four thousand people who would be thrown obt of employment. Yes! And tbc amount lost in buildings and investments would amount to mil lions of dollars. Joy no doubt riots in the large, dark eyes of our two law enforcers when an unjust and un righteous persecution is administered but even they forget that we students make this town and their position pos sible. I have but one hope which I am certain will come true very soon and that is some action by our Dean of Men. After all—he is our Burgess and our Chief of Police. In him only do students *confide because we all know his character and ability; and with the students—his word is law to which every student is loyal, obiedient, and submissive. Acting through the Interfraternity Council,,our Dean of Men can do anything. -However, it is just a bit confusing why Dean War nock has not already stepped in to curb the corrupt manner jn which the student cases are being handled. Last, but not least, as I penned this letter I was definitely aware of all that I was'saying. Irony was ten thousand leagues from my intentions, and I feel that condensed in this let ter are thei views and thoughts of many- students who will forever be loyal to Penn State—-regarding her always as a foster parent and home. —A Critic JR. LEAGUE ELECTS OFFICERS Katherine B. Humphrey ’35 has been elected-president of the Junior League of Women voters recently, and Frances T. .Paschall ’35, secretary. Chairman heads named were Elsie M. Douthett ? 35, of the education cofn mitlee; Emily V. Koczansky ’35, in ternational cooperation; Ruth E. Koehler ’3G, economic welfare, Dor othea E. Ruth ’3C, efficiency in gov ernment; and Arabel S. Walter ’35, child welfare-committee. Capital $200,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits $275,000 The First National Bank of State College Slate .College, Pa. John. T. jMcCormiclc, President David- F. Kapp, Cashier. At this point Dr. James P. Kelley, guardian of the calendars, walked in to the office, carrying his valuable data under his arm. The calendars, each artistically de signed for its specific year, date back until 11)14. On each card provisions have been made for systematized in formation under the following head ings: common name, scientific name,! place found, date found, and observer, j The red maple was the first flower: to bud this year, blossoming March 21.1 The silver maple followed, and the | smooth adleiv the larch, the cornelian cherry, the hazlenut, shepherd's purse, the quaking nspen, glory of the snow, and the American elm each came in succession. With the exception of 1015, 1020, and this year the silver maple hns captured first place ever since 1914, according to the botany chart, hast year the silver maple was discovered first, followed by the winter aeomite, the crocus, and the snowdrop. In 1025 the silver maple was found as early as February. Dean Stoddart Favors Unlimited Cut System (Continued from pope one) composition, with forty-four students out of 2,033 cutting five or. more times', an average-of only 2.195. j In the department of German, an average of 11.1',$ was recorded. There were fifty-seven out of 513 over the mark. One hundred and sixty students out of ],GM in the depart ment of history and political science caused an average of 0.9'/. In the department of English literature an average of 8.3$ was recorded by sev enty-six students, with 009 enrolled in the department. The department of economics and sociology reached an average of GA f /o. One hundred and fifty-one students out of 2,327 cut five or more times. Eighty-three students out of 1,387 reached an average mark of G% in the department of mathematics. The department of journalism came next with a percentage of 5.395, fourteen students, out of 264 enrolled in courses there, having excessive cuts. Next to the lowest was the depart ment of classical languages. Four students out of 135 recorded an aver age mark of 2.995-.- No cuts were re ported by the departments of music or philosophy. • Dean Stoddart declar ed that he will take no action on this report, in the cases of individual stu dents. .. ... t Last May Student Council sent a petition to the College Senate request ing unlimited , cuts for juniors and seniors. Five of six deans of the var ious schools favored the proposal. Upon reaching the Senate it was re ferred to the Committee on Academic Standards, of which Dr. William S. Dye, jr., of the department of English literature, is chairman. According to Dr. Dye, no action on this proposal has been taken, and none is likely to be. 10 Years Ago ’Poor weather delayed the work on Varsity hall, “the future home of Penn State athletes.” Contractors expected to have the work complete ly finished by the middle of July. Students attired in original cos tumes appeared in competition for the prizes awarded in the annual Pov erty Day parade. First prize went to a hunchback, while a typical “weary willie” took second. Harold Lloyd, “in his greatest comedy of all times, Girl Shy,” was appearing at the theatre. Freshmen students were planning a special stunt night to commemor ate the passing of the dink. • teoEF ____ I ALL STEEL SHAFTED IRONS AND WOODS AT % PRICE f GOLF SHOES $5.50 l $3.50 •J" Wrighl-Dilson ! SHOES I $7.50 | $4.00 | GOLF BALLS | 35c-50c-75c WHITMORE NAMED SPEAKER Dean Frank C. Whitmore, of the School of Chemistry and Physics, will make the commencement address at the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, June 14. Dean Whitmore’s tentative subject is “Has Chemistry Been • a Blessing to Mankind?”, based on the human relations of chemistry. An Acknowledgement At this time Shoemaker Bros, take this op portunity to acknowledge and to extend their appreciation to the fraternities of State College for the cooperation that has been re ceived in executing the'contract for refuse disposal. Should there be any criticisms of the present system, we would greatly appreciate receiv ing them, and will attempt to correct the dif ficulties as readily as possible. Shoemaker Bros. 1006 West College Avenue An Invitation for You To Travel by Railroad When you return next Fall assuring youcomfort with speed, your convenience with safety ! .! , .At "College^Special" Fares ■■■ | SAVING YOU ONE-THIRD The Railroads of the United States and Canada are continuing re ; ’ duced round-trip fares three times a year from home to school and return for students, faculties and staffs of educational institutions. Going and Return dates— GOING TO SCHOOL RETURNING FROM SCHOOL Round-trip tickets may be Return portion of ticket may be used to Home Sta purchaied at Home Sta- tion during any ono of the periods named below: tlona during any one of Christmas Spring Close the periods named belows 1934 1935 jjjj Aug. 2S-Oct. 5,1934 Dec. 10-25. Mar. 9-Apr. 20 Mayls-June3o Dec. 25,1934-Jan. 10,1935 Mar. 9-Apr. 20 May 15-June 30 Mar. 15-Apr. 23,1935 May 15-June 30 Going trip must begin on date ticket is purchased—limited to reach school station within ten days. ’ Return trip must begin on date of validation of ticket by rail road 'agent at school station—limited to reach home station within ten days. Tickets good over same route both ways. Stop-overs will be allowed in each direction. Tickets good in coaches, also in Pullman cars, upon payment of regular Pullman charges. •’ Baggage will be checked under the usual regulations. No certificate or other form of identification necessary. • TRAVEL BY TRAIN SALE PRICES Walker Cup Irons .. Johnny Farrell Irons Gene Sarazen Irons. Kroflite Irons Capitol Irons . Spaulding—Wilson Wright-Dilson—Burke Woods $1.50 to $4.50 The Athletic Store On Co-op Corner. Thursday Evening, Mlay 24, 1934 LEWIS NAMED TO COMMITTEE Willard P. Lewis, College librariai has been -appointed chairman of committee on the standards of pub lie libraries by the Pennsylvania Li brary association, and at present if conducting a survey of the public li braries of the state by means of t questionnaire. Phone 530 SPECIAL ::'set $4.25 $2.75 $3.75 $3.50 $1.50 SCLUBS and BAG I $9.00 I GOLF KITS | $l.lO | wwvwvvW^i"
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