Page Two PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Successor to The Free Lance, established 1887 Published semi-weekly during the College year, except on holiday., by etudents of The Pennsylvania State College, in the interest of the College, the students, faculty, alumni, and friends. NATIONAL ADVERTISING SERVICE. INC. Chieago--Iloston—San Francisco—Los Angeles—Portland—Seastle Applied for entry as second class matter nt the State Collette Past Office, CHARLES 3LWHEELER, JR. 'BB JAY H. DANIELS '9B Editor Business Manager JEROME WEINSTEIN '3B CARL W. DIEHL 'lB Managing Editor Advertising Manager FRANCIS H. SZYMCZAK '39 ROBERT S. McKELVEY '3B News Editor Circulation Manager WOODROW W. BIERLY '3B JOHN G. SABELLA '3B Feature Editor Promotion Manager SHIRLEY R. HELMS '3B ROBERT E. ELLIOTT JR. 'BB Women's Editor Foreign Advertising Manager GEORGIA 11. POWERS '3B KATHRYN 'M. JENNINGS '3B Associate Women's Editor Senior Secretory CAROLINE TYSON '3B Associate Women's Editor I=3 Thomas A. Brod . 39 Herbert B. Cohan ••• • • Alan G. Mclntyre '39 Roy 11. Nichols Jr. '39 Salvatore S. Sala '3O John A. Troanovltch .39 WOMEN'S ASSOCIATE EDITORS Lucille B. Greenhorn '39 Florence E. Long '39 Relto E. Sheen '39 ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGERS Ralph H. Cumtiara '39 Riebartl W. Kooman '39 Hanna IL Long '39 Jerome Shaffer '39 Francis A. C. Waters Jr. '39 /Vary J. Sample '39 1937 Member 1938 Rssociated Collegiate Press Distributor of Collegiate Digest Managing Editor This Issue tIPW:i Editor This Issue_ Friday, December 17, 1937 DEFICIT STUDY SOPH HOP LOST the largest amount of money in the history of the dance last Friday night—so7.9s. Three factors contributed toward causing that loss-- the date• of the dance, the hand, and the price of the dance. The first two can be explained away after a fashion by citing the small deficit that resulted when Tommy Dorsey played at the same dance last yea• at the same time. Soph Hop has always lost money, hut last year was potable for smallness of loss—s 62. This year is notab'e for the large loss. This year when Russ Morgan was signed, the price was jacked 50 cents when it was thought that the stu dents would pay more to hear him, and that the in creased revenue would put the books in the black. When Morgan broke his contract Student Board, which ap proved the rise in price for Ross Morgan, aliowed that high price to stand for Red Norm. Undoubtedly the price was too high for the Land in the student Blind Student Board's duty is clear. It should consider an other (late for the dunce. It should recommend that contracts Inc bands be made with reputable hookers who keep their word. But most important of all, it move to lower the price to a 'proper evaluation of the product offered Sof.homores weren't the only ones to lose on Soph Hop. The deficit is made up from the interclass budget where the money of all students is kept. REVIVE RECREATION! Arc you an athletically inclined - co-ed? If you are one of the majority on this campus who are, just what do you do about it? You may participate in the activities of the two worn- en's organizations—W. A. A. open to all women, or Lakonides for honorary physical education majors. But. the chances are that you it around on your haunches wishing you had a little more wind and brawn. Perhaps then, you think, you'd have half a chance to compete with professional physical education students who in variably turn out to all events in an overwhelming ma jority. Monday evening in Recreation hall was mean. for recrenticn of all women. Every co-ed who enjoys .tith leties was Intended to join in tennis, golf, swimming :11111 -•t her such competitions. Instead, what happened? Physical Education majors are about the only ones who took part Other girls who know their athletic talent isn't equal to that of trained athletes don't want to play a game that is in the bag for the other fellow. Neither do they want to slow up the game of a team of skilled majors. There is ro encouragement for non-professional girls who Fite sports as a means of relaxation or amusement. `On the other hand we have Lakonides, specifically in tended for physical education majors. It seems to have no reason for existing except to recognize capable Ina- Right hereis the ideal solution to both the W. A. A. and Lakonides problem. All of the women in the Phys ical Education School should he excluded from W. A. A. and :should organize under Lakonides. If Lakonides formed its own teams for hockey, basketball, and base ball and found its own champions in tennis, golf, and badminton, keen competition would develop between ma jors and amateurs. The latter would have an incentive, and Lakonides would have a new lease on life. Thus we would have W. A. A. being of some use to all amateur woman athletes, and Lakonides stimulating competition—each organization working with the other. What could he mete appropriate to initiate a- new and up-to-date system of athletics with next year's late model physical education building? CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Independent party of the junior class for fulfilling a plank of last year's political platform in successfully negotiating for a stu dent book exchange, CAMPUSEER Prof. White was trudging up the campus the other day with his head bent over to watch his footing on the slippery pavement. Coming the other way was Dean Ray. Said Prof. White, "Treacherous day isn't it?" Dean Ray looked up and with sparkling eyes and a glow on her face she returned, "And Merry Christmas to you, too." G BOARD __Herbert B. Cuban '39 John A. Troanovitch .39 -1". D. I Happy New Year Too: EZZI Rigor Mortis: For about a week now a little black dog has been lykg out in the snow in front of the du house. Prob ably the dog is dead. Campy thought he would start a nice little campaign to have the dog removed. But a confiding wit told us that "that ain't no dog —that's an alumnus." It that's correct we wish the do's Wlllllll row out and take him inside. Next year we come out against the man-eating mom What—Another Bowl? After all . this Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, etc. bowl talk, we were rather unlaced to find that there is a bowl right here in good nil State College. The out burst of those haircuts about town lately convinces us no cod. Wilson Murray Note Dixie Smith, ye ed of the C. A. bulletin, has definite ideas about being a bachelor girl, in ease you're inter- She will have liv time in the future, she 'says, for nice cars, nice boys, and long cheers. She's ton. wrap pe . , l op in her work Circulation Note: Wally Dantzscher, public info mogul, has new ideas about promoting interest and circulation in the fac ult^ hullain. He just. takes out every fifth name on the list and prints them in the bulletin as slackers. Ile created interest of some sort all right, hut sure knoelced hell out of the eirculation. =EI Collegiana Imagine Charlotte Dattner's embarrassment last night when a box of flowers arrived at Cody Manor, envious freshie classmates gathered. round, Charlotte ripped off the string, opened it, and discovered a rat trap lion Cresswell, phi deity lad, had a horrible time explaining his "are you stiff today" crack to a passing babe in Old Main the other (lay . . . Howard Do.vney, track star of last year who now sells jewelry to collezi boys, has bestowed his beta pin upon Alice Knoll, sophomore lass . . . Another soph, Art Myers, spe, has pinned Emma Scheggia ....Janet Storey has cornered Harry Metz's du jewelry . . . Other roman ces find Peggy Jones hanging pretty close to Howie Anderson and Eliza Graham that way with Harry Campbell. Sigma chi presented young Jean Hofmeister with four corsages for Soph Hop—three of them were vegetable ...Theta xi's Allan Pallin and Will Sprague had (mite a time at an Indiana Normal dance recently when they found it was absolutely necessary to meet the dean of men and the dean of women before danc ing was permitted . . . then there are restrictions algyat the dancing. • Whitey has been elected mascot of the Cwens We hear that the Thetas were , quite embarrassed by the actions of one of their sisters at a recent rushing party, and that several rusbees were qiiite disgusted. —CAMPY Special Buses For Christmas Vacation Direct , to . Scranton, Wilkes- Barre, New York, Harrisburg, Altoona, Pittsburgh, Sunbury, Philadelphia, Tyrone, JohnS town, Greensburg and interme diate points. mom In order to be guaranteed a seat on any of the special buses, it will be necessary to purchase your ticket before 8 p. m. to night. Tickets may he purchased at the bus depot, lobby of the hotel. Buses leave from in' front of Carnegie Library at 12 :4 5 Sal urday afternoon. =MI HOTEL STATE COLLEGE Greyhound Agents Above the Corner THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Book Exchange Setup Approved (Coulinly , fl from pogo ym..) the planks of the Independent party platform last Spring, and is present ed, as the petition stated, "because the student hotly in , general feels that a means of saving on student text hooks should be provided." Joseph A. Peel, junior class presi dent, appointed the five-man commit tee, that presented the petition to Samuel K. Hostetter, assistant to the resident in charge of business and finance, who in turn referred the re !quest to the, Cimuril of Administra tion. Rosen, as chairman of the ,commit tee, was in charge of the research work conducted and the drawing-up of the petition. The other members of the group were: Edward A. Hebda, Harvey H. Heilman, Berne L. Pearl, and Henry R. Smith, Jr., all juniors. 'Po'(bmpilc List, Dr. fletzel gave Rosen permission to get the approved book lists from -he deans of the' schools so that the exchange will know which books are going to be used again. -ft was also god that upperclassmen lock at home during. the -.Chi•istmas vacation for text hooks that might still he re quired in second-seine:der courses. Rosen urged "The co-operation of all students, inasnmch us we feel that we are acting for their benefit and furthering a just saving for them." • 1 here was a slight delay in the fi nal approval- of the project inasmuch las there was some difficulty in finding a suitable place to hold the-exchange. But after Librarian Willard Lew . is' permission hod been given, Dr. etzel. announced his decision. Chemistry Graduates Have Scattered Jobs Graduated chemists and chemical engineers from the College have scat tered to 19 of the 18 states and into seven foreign countries, the Directory of Penn' State Chemists and Cheth .cal Engineers reveals. Of these graduates three are lo cated in Canada, two in Alaska, and one each in Argentina, Chile, Prance, Hawaiian 'lslands, and the Philippine Islands. In Lhe United States, the majority tie b ding positions in ii ' Pennsylvania,. Ne . Jersey, and New York. 'Sbfty-seven or thise , listed received doctor of philosonhy degrees at the College,. 190 were awarded master of science degrees. and 893 received bachelor of science degrees. '33 Class President To Address Seminar - Dr. Herbert li. Lougnecker !ad, a natural reSearch d ,rellow traveling an studying in Europe for the past two years, will speak to the graduate seminar of the agricultural and bio logical chemistry departmont in Room 109, Agricultural building. al .1 o'- clock Ibis nfteruliou., Dr.' Linigneelier was a prominent cmpus personality here, being presi dent. or his class in his senior. yew•, 0 member or numerous honorary so nnies, and mu outstanding iduiletil. lie was awarded his Ph. D. degree here last. year, Whitmore To Address Chemistry Symposium Chrndt<t ry and 1'113'01,0, will In. pale In the opening-night Plug:loll or the Organic Chemists' symposium at Richmond. Va., December 20 to 30. President-elect of the American Chemical society, Dean Whitmore will give it response to the address of wel come by the chah•umn of the Rich mond section orthe society. The sym posium ho held as a biennial affair to discuss tins developments lit organic chemistry. Dial 733 UNDER_THE COLLEGIATE SPOTLIGHT Six Strong, Silent Men "Snatch" Colleie Editor For Expose University Of Washington Students Set $5 Limit For Favorite Girl's Christmas Present An editorial exposing fraternity near the city limits or Albuiwerque.let editor of the New Mexico University Police of Albuquerque and univer: search for the six alleged "snatchers" :if Saunders, who was released by his hooded abductors after they had shaved his head. "I believe we'll learn who was re sponsible," ,said Dean of Men J. L.l Bostwick, brealting the silence that university authorities had maintained since Saunders returned to" the cam itis to report his abduction. The dean deplored the publication .11 the Lobo of the editorial to which 3nunders attributed his abduction. Said Bostwick: "I feel that Saun ders made. a mistake by giving so such publicity to the letter (which exposed the affair)." The - letter charged that "a noctur nal strip.tease" was presented at the party "brawl." • Kent State - University had a prob lem of too ninny queens, on the stu dent (guinea went into action and de- Jwoned three of them. Henceforth Lhe only feminine royalty at Kent State will he the Homecoming; Queen, Queen of the May, and Miss Kent State. From observation, it seems that we have too few here at State, for' the Penn' State club, finding local talent !aching, has decided to import one for .ts annual Snowball dance. If you spend more than live dollars 'or your one-and-ally's Christmas ;ill, you're a +chump, according to Indents of the University of. Wash ngton, who expressed their various .;pinions on the subject in a recent survey. The girl's gift to her B. M. 0. C. hc.ald be priced accordingly, was the consensus of opinion; so if you are o any way modern-minded you won't he expecting a bejeweled wrist watch an electric razor. Grounds for gift-giving would be going steady, but a date now and then calls for little more than a Christmas card, say the Washington U. students. `X' MARKS SPOT 1.11116.,4 • • • No mistletoe for ultra-modern students of the University of Omaha. Neb. Co-eds are "put.on the spot"—a huge red circle and cross painted ci a campus sidewalk—and each girl who finds herself caught in circle with u young man must pay with a kiss—as did Alice Jane Vickery 'caught.' with David Hill. above. THE MANAGEMENT . AND PERSONNEL OF THE And Nittany Theatres WISHES ONS AND FRIENDS • N . CHRISTMAS AND PY NEW YEAR "Greater January Movie Month" pleasure, "Tovarich," "Rosalie," many other such outstanding Halting and a party brawl in a barn d in the kidnapping of Lyle . Saunders, 61;), last week. • ity authorities launched a determined Co-Edits , The Cbristians swing of social ac tivities is featured both on mid. off campus. Among the sororities, Alpha Chi Omega had a get-together Christmas luncheon for its members at 5:30 a'- clock yesterday afternoon. A - sleigh ride is scheduled for to night by the Phi. Mus and is to he followed by an all-night Christmas ?arty among the women. The Kappa Kappa GaMmas gave a faculty reception with the S: A. E.'s at their fraternity house Wednesday light. They held their Christmas party last night. Sunday afternoon, Theta Phi' Al pha gave a tea for their patronesses. Ike Theta house gave a Christmas sarty to six Lytle Addition children last night, while the Delta Gammas mtert . hined . their alumnae at a Christmas supper Wednesday night. Natalie Atkins and Gladys Oritsky have recently teen initiated into Al ,,ha Epsilon Pi. Wednesday night, Gamma Phi Beta initiated Margaret Bauer, !Amelia Loll, Eleanor Briner,- Mary Fletcher, Thelma Prather, Mary Agnes Shaw fer, and 'Eleanor Turner. Among the downtown dorms, 1211 South :files had a Christmas dinner Wednesday and exchanged . gifts. 326 East .College is holding a Christmas n'eakfast at 7 o'clock Saturday .rnorn ng. A Christmas dance' was span cored by 231 South Allen last night with the help of, the men from .234 South Allen. A formal Christmas din ner was held by 236 South Frazier last night. Many Christmas Trees Will Be Used In State Over MAO Christmas trees from i'ennsylvania's farms and woodlands will he used in homes of residents of the state this season: Prof, Frank T. Murphy', of thddepartment of forestry extension, said- yestmllay. • Although approximately 1.5 00,000 trees are used for the Yuletide season in Pennsylvania each year, the ma jority have heel) supplied by import ers, Professor Murphy explained. However, he believes the comparative. ly new agricultural industry in this state will increase- greatly In Produc tion In coining years. "Pennsylvania growers have done well by breaking into the well - estm 'dished imporgng Male In the last few years,"Professor Murphy said: - Returhs. From N. Y. Dr. Floyd Carnikban, depart ment of chemistry, has returned from the Exposition of Chemical Indus tries, held at New York City, Decem ber C to Best of Good Wishes for Christthas Cheer, Health, Peace, and Plenty in the New Year . COOK'S MARKET Best Wishes for A MERRY CHRISTMAS • and . ' A HAPPY NEW YEAR To All Our Friends and Pati•ons From / ft °)) if e) 411°. • DIAL 3461. DRY CLEANERS AND TAILORS OFFICE AND TAILOR SHOP DRY ELFANING PLANT UNDER THE CORNER 309 W, BEAVER AVE. 'Friday, Decemb6r 17, 1937 Phi. Beta Kappa Lists Members Lambda Chapter Announces 56 College Staff Members On Active Roster The Lambda chapter of Phi . Beta Kappa installed at the -College last week has at present -a faculty mem :lerrhip of. 56 active, three • emeritus, 13 affiliate, and' six associate mem bers, Dr. Carl E. Marquardt, presi dent of the chapter, announced yes terday.. • The following are active and char ..er members of the chapters Roy ,D. Anthony, Harrison H., Arnold, Thom as C. Benton, Cyrus V. D. Bissey, Thomas D. Bowman, Teresa Cohen, Arnold J. Currier, Walter FP. Dantz.. saber, Robert E. Dangler, Ray H. Dotterer, Wayland F. Dunaway, Mer rill R. Penske, Orrin Prink, Jr., Thomas E. Gravatt, Beatrice L. Ha gen, Edward R. Hawkins, William R. Ham, Carl W. Hawk, Francis E. 11. y. slop, Jr., Evan Johnson, Jr., James P. Kelley, Mabel E. Kirk, Hairy W. Knerr. Other Members _Harry L. ICiall, Franlclin B. Krauss, George L. Leffler, A. Pauline Locklin, David P. McFarland, Ralph V. McCr•ew,. Pauline B. Mack, War ren B. Mack, Carl E. Marquardt, 'Bruce V. Moore, Verna L. Moyer, Leo 0. Oeorholts, H. David Rix, Theodore Rocthke, William 0. Rogers, Charles J. Rowland,. Merit Scott, halm. M. Sheffer, James W. Sinden, Charles W. Stoddart, Arthur R. Wailloclc, liar-, old %V. Weigel, John M. West. Wallace E. White, Prank C. Whit more, Philip Elving., Otis Ilendershot, Herbert Roepp-Baker, Harold J. Mil ler, Janice M. Smith,' and Owen Walker. Active but not charter members are Will C. Chambers, A. Howry Es penshade, Marion B. Trubue. Emeritus members of the chapter are Will C. Chamberil, A. Howry Espenshade, and Harold B. Shatuck. P. 11. Bell, H. I. Bernstein, Mrs. Aline Prink, 'Charles, Muresh, Jr., James P. Miller, and Charlotte S. Schweitzer are associate members of the chapter. 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