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PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
Successor to The Free Lance, established 1887
Published wmi-weekly during the College year, except on holidays,
by students or The Pennsylvania Stale College, In the interest of the
College, the students, faculty, alumni, and friends.
THE MANAGING BOARD
JOHNSON BRENNEMAN ’37 ALAN L. SMITH ’37
Editor Business Manager
E. TOWNSEND SWALM ’37 KENNETH W. ENGEL '37
Managing Editor Advertising Manager
PHILIP S. lIEISLER '37 PHILIP A. SCHWARTZ ’37
News Editor Promotion Manager
W. ROBERT GRUBB '37 CEORGE W, BIRD '37
Sports Editor Circulation Monaster
RICHARD LEWIS *37 IRWIN ROTH ’37
Feature Editor Foreign Advertising Munngvr
MARION A. RINGER *37 JEAN C. HOOVER ’37
Women’s Editor Secretary
M. WINIFRED WILLIAMS ’37. REGINA J. RYAN ’37
Women’s Managing Editor " Women’s News Editor
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Woodrow W. llierly ’3i Francis H. Srymcznk '3B
Jerome Weinstein '3B Charles M. Wheeler jr. ’3B
ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGERS
Jay H. Daniels ’3B Carl W. Diehl '3B Robert E. Elliott jr. ’3B
Kathryn M. Jcimbss '3S Robert S. MoKclvey ’3B John G. Sabella ’3B
WOMEN’S ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Shirley R. Helms ’3B Georgia H.-Powers ’3B Caroline Tyson '3B
Uanoging Editor This Issue...
News Editor This Issue
Friday, December 4, 1936
NOTE ON DYNASTIES
ELIMINATION of abuses in the “legacy” or hand
me-down system ,of managerial selection was
thought achieved two years ago. A ruling had been
passed which prevented first assistant managers from
being members of the same fraternity as the reigning
manager of the sport.
Elecions this fall again demonstrated that the evils
of the old system have beeif curbed, but certainly not
done away with. In two of (he three sports the new
firsts are from the same house as the outgoing man
ager. Last spring the same tiling held true in four out
of five snorts.
“Legscies” have not been eliminated. They have
simply been removed one generation.
SOCIAL SECURITY FOR STUDENTS
FORTY-FIVE years is a long time but it is neces
sary for students to look that far ahead if they plan
to receive a* pension through the Social Security Act.
Those employed in rooming or boarding houses, frater
nities, clubs, hotels, or commercial offices or establish-,
ments are eligible to register under the recently enacted
statute.
Students should not neglect to fill out the blanks,
since the amount of the benefit to be received is deter
mined by the total wages the employee earns aftr De
cember 31, 193 G, and before the age of 65, early regis
tration means a greater pension.
In some cases, failure to enroll now will determine
whether or not any pension will be’received. A stu
dent works during his college career and registers
under social security. Following graduation he is em
ployed as a school teacher, an occupation that is not
listed under the provisions of the statute. However,
should he secure a position during the summer months
in some manufacturing plant, he will be able to fulfill
the requirement of working at least one day in each of
five calendar years and should his total salary from the
positions amount to §2OOO, he has become eligible to re
ceive the pension, although his life profession is not an
occupation that is included in the Social Security Act
•provisions.
Should an employee fail to receive the required re
muneration or should he not he employed the required
length of time at an occupation listed by the statute, he
will not receive a pension at the age of sixty-five, but a
lump-sum payment based on his total wages. In case
of the death of an employee, his estate will receive three
and one-half per cent of his earnings which were taxed.
Two questions have arisen among students at this
college. One is who will pay the contribution and the
other, how will the wage of one who works for his room
or board be determined? One per cent of the wages of
a student must be ,pnid by the employer and one per cent
by the employee.
Interfraternity Council has taken steps toward solv
ing the problem determining the wage of a student
working for his board in a fraternity. The organization
is attempting to secure a wage standard that will be ap
proved by the national government and at the same
time be fair to fraternity houses and employees.
A third problem that has presented itself is wheth
er or not certain students employed by the college, such
as those working at the Old Main Sandwich Shop and
McAllister Hall are eligible to register for Social Secur
ity. Ordinarily, colleges employees are not included,
since the college is a state institution. This question
will be decided later, but students employed at these
places should fill out a blank and if they are later de
clared ineligible, their applications will be discarded.
W.S.G.A. CHRISTMAS DRIVE
TWO HUNDRED dollars is the goal set for the W.
S. G. A. Christmas Charity Drive. There are 1067
women enrolled in College. With a minimum of twenty
five cents for every woman, the drive should net atloast
§260.
Half of,the money will go to the Mifflin County
Children’s Aid Society to furnish small necessities for
orphans living in foster homes. The Lytle’s Addition
Nursery .School will receive the other half to supply
much-needed toys for the children.
Last year the money given to these societies was
used to such great advantage that W. S. G. A. decided
to contribute to the same cause this year.
When women students are approached by the 150
freshman committee workers for. contributions next
•week, they may feel sure they arc giving to a worthy
cause.
CAMPUSEER
Cooperative Capers
Things have come to a sorry pass and it is all
the fault of Registrar Hoffman who lets entirely too
many people in this here U compared to the honors
which we have to pass around. For years we have
been having such things as co-chairmen, co-captains,
co-op, co-this and eo-that, and now it has come to
where we have CO-QUEENS of Harvest Ball.
Football Fantasia:
It happens every year and at every college and
there seems to be nothing that we can do about it, so
begging pardon of Dr. Runkle and the philosophy de
partment, we present a logical proof that the Nittany
Lion football team is the rightful owner of the title of
National Champs:
Penn State defeated Bueknell; Bucknell defeated
Villanovu; Yillanova defeated Detroit; Detroit de
feated Duquesne; Duquesnc defeated Pitt; Pitt de
feated Notre Dame; Notre Dame defeated Northwest
ern; Northwestern defeated Minnesota; Minnesota
defeated Washington; and Washington goes to the
Rose Bowl.
Woodrow W. Bieriy ’3B
Francis H. Szymeiak '3B
| THROCKMORTON |
Julius Throckmorton, aged three months, died
'at his heme in the A O Pi fraternity for women on
Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Throckmorton, a gold-fish of
the first water, was born in J. J. Murphy’s dime store
and lived most of his life in the apartment of his
guardian, Miss Doris Rummage, moving from there
to the A O Pi kitchen the day before his demise.
Besides Miss Rummage, Throckmorton is surviv
ed by a sister or brother, Franc(i)s Throckmor
ton, and innumerable close friends who mourn his
tragic end.
A coroner’s jury found death due to criminal
negligence on the part of a person or persons \.un
known. Mr. Robert Collins was exonerated.
Tlirockton was buried on the evening of Decem
ber 2 and it was about time.
Much more fortunate were the Theta’s with their
gold-fish. Giving their three fish to the Phi Ganrms
to keep over the vacation, they returned to find thir
teen fish in the bowl. A prolific lot, these figams.
Education Etchings
For years we have been looking down on the edu
cation school as a haven for the pragmatic and those
who can wake up alone and like it. However, it
seems that we were wrong, as can be seen by the
following questions and correct, answers, according to
Daddy Rhoton, ed prof, and self-styled Kentucky
mountaineer:
Q. Why don’t we send pigs to school
A. Because they are not plastic.
Q. What is the opposite of personality?
A. Stick.
Q. If you don’t like a subject what should one
do?
A. One should drop it.
Addenda:
Evolution of a nickname: Szymczak—Shimmy-
Swing . . . The Blue Bamf received a bill from the
Ritz-Carlton hotel amounting to §22.50 for things re
amoved without permission. Included in the bill was a
charge for one-half dozen towels. Now it is being
rumored that they’ll throw in the towel if they can’t
do any better than their snaky attempts on the grid
• iron . . . Overheard: “Ya gotta copy of ‘Spicy’ stories
that I con read?” “Naw, but I can get you one of Bill
Fisher’s girl’s letters if you wanna read it.” . . .
Briggs Pruitt and Pete Lektrich are now - political
powers in Rittenhouse Square in Philly where they
have a studio apartment which they have named Mac-
Hall . . . Headline in New York Times: McDonald
Has Attack of Indigestion at Dinner . . . Headline
for same story in Philly Record: McDonald Collapses
As Baldwin Pictures War Peril at Fete. . . .
Follow .. . jA
the trend of travel
this winter to
MEXICO
If you wish to go by train, bus, boat or air
we are prepared to offer you advice. We
are authorized Agents for
Thomas Cook,
Raymond Whitcomb
and American Express
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL THE
Hotel State College
Travel Bureau
Dial 733
Louctta Ncusbaum State College
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—CAMPY
THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
Elected Vice-President
Dean of the School of Engineering
who was elected vice president of the
Association of Land-Grant Colleges
and Universities. Announcement of
Dean Sackett’s election was made by
President Ralph D. Hctzel.
P. S. Club Will Meet
The Penn State Club will hold its
monthly meeting tomorrow night at
8 o’clock in the Sandwich Shop. Ar
thur H. Reode, of the department of
economics, wiH.be the guest speaker.
William B: Provost ’39 will entertain
at the piano.
Camous Bulletin
Froth business meeting for Fresh
men and sophomores at 4 o’clock.
Mr. Moorehead, president of Penna.
Crude Oil Asso;, will speak in 315 M.
I. Building at 7:30 o'clock.
Hillei Fellowship meeting in 105
Old Main at 7 o’clock.
SUNDAY
Hillei Social at Phi Epsilon Pi at
7 o'clock.
MISCELLANEOUS
Seniors should return their photo
graphic proofs by Saturday noon.
N. Y. A. checks are now available
at treasurer's office.
Women’s basketball practice on
Monday. Freshman practice from 7 to
8 o'clock, upperclasswomcn from 8
o’clock.
Candidates for next year’s hockey
managerships arc asked to sign up
now.
Candidates for second, assistant
wrestling manager report to Rec Hall
every afternoon at 4. ’
Classified Advertising
BALLROOM DANCING INSTRUC-
TlON—Learn the new swing ball
room dance steps. Individual social
dancing instructions. For appointment
Call 3218 or see Mary Hanrnhan, Fye
apartments, 200 W. College avenue.
TYPEWRITERS—AII makes pxpertly
repaired portable and office ma
chines for sale or rent. Dial 2342.
Harry E. Mann .127' West Beaver
Avenue. .
38 yr. G. D.
LOST—One brown fur-lined glove be
tween New College Diner and Col
onial Hotel. Call Rhoads 3881.
105 It pd. G. D.
LOST—Pair of shell rimmed glasses
in soft leather, case. Name B. M.
O’Hanlen on case. Please return to
Student Union Office.
107 It pd. G. D.
LOST—Blue top coat„with plaid scarf.
Taken from Corner Room Nov. 30.
Call 3223 ask for Snowden.
103 It pd. G. D.
FOR RENT—Corner,Room Frear Hall
Call 2481 or Inquire Student Union
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
at all times
(See our window displays)
PRICES ARE RIGHT
McKEE’S MARKET
(Opposite the Post Office)
PERSONAL (fg
CHRISTMAS Tf
CARDS.
Hundreds of Samples
Unusually Distinctive
Really Different
Reasonably Priced
Your Orders Appreciated.
Imprinted 50 for $l.OO
Others At Higher Prices
ORDER NOW TO INSURE
DELIVERY ON TIME
KEELER’S
W. College Ave. State College
OPEN EVENINGS
ffice. • 94 It pd. G. D. ner room. Convenient to campus.
~tt —■ ™—“—: —— r“ Mrs. A. W. Connnn, 241 East Nittany „ ,
FOB R ENT-Do»irablc Towns for Avemto . Dial 2090 . 103 It pd. G. D. FOU „ SA-LE-Your Soph Hop d;
• students. 219 South Atflierton. will like scotty buy one for hi
106 It pd. G. D. WANTED—Six or eight students to at the Corner Room sale begins Wei
rrr-r ~~—~—: ; —— board with us $5.50 per week. Call nesday, December 9,
FOR RENT Single or double cor- ot 428 Wcst c „ n(!BC avenue .
owing
Jumping Skis .... $17.50 . Poles, per pair . $1.25 & $2.50
Slalom Clear 15.50 . • cc Aft
■rj .j m TT . « iaaa Boots, per p&ir • • • • s6*oo
Ridge Top Hickory . . 10.00
Flat Top Hickory ... 6.50 Ski Ti P s > P er P air •• ; s 2 ' ls
Flat Top Maple . $5 and $5.50 Press and Spreaders, per set, 85c
s
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WAX
Universal .
Schuss ....
Klister . . '. .
Bock
Ostbye Mix . .
Ostbye Medium .
Ostbye Skarevox
Ostbye Klistervox
Ostbye Skliakk .
smm jr rk FOR MEN AND WOMEN rn
Northland Star Skates
WITH SHOES
The Athletic Store, Inc.
On Co-op Corner
the DORSEY Way”
SOPH HOP
December
Music by
TOMMY
Featuring
EDYTHE
Rec Hall
HARNESS AND BINDING
Precision
Touring
Haug
Sandstrom . . . . pr. 2.50
Jr. and Sr. Balata . . pr. 1.00
Bildstein Springs . . pr. 2.50
Heel Springs . ■. . pr. 1.75
Jumping Attachments . set 65c
Dial 2158
Friday, December ‘J, 19f!6
105 It pd. G.
10S It pel. G.
DORSEY
WRIGHT
$3.42 Tax Inc.
ACCESSORIES
pr. $6.00
pr. 3.00
pr. 4.00
Metal Back Straps
Open Evenings