Successoi To The . tree •Lance, Established 1887 VOL. :S3—No. 3 College To Train 15,000 Persons For Defense Jobs- • toUndling of a new fall defense training program under which the College will °' offer tuition-free courses to at least 15,000 persons in 1.13 towns and cities in Penn sylvania, it was announced yester day by J. Orvis Keller, assistant to the president ir. charge of ex tension. Mr. Keller Said that two full time courses, in materials testing and inspection and in production control, will be offered on the campus. Prof. C. E. Bullinger, head of the department of in dustrial engineering, is in charge of admissions to the classes. The new program, knoWn offi cially as the Engineering, Science, and Management Defense Train ing program,, is the largest of its kind in'. the country, according to Mr: Keller.. Sponsored by the U. S. Office of Education, it is intend ed. ~ to relieve a shortage of tech nical workers in " defense indus tries. Classes, which will be taught at night, will continue for an average of 15 weeks and will start in most 'communities about 'the middle of October: •Registration will be .held about a week in ad vance Of , the :Opening. dates.. A total of 60 subjects will be ' tanglit; -- vanginr ; lronV ' l classes'o :in ; elemeritaiy engineering to highly.= specialized courses in metalurgy, chemistry;. . and - electricity. A .state-wide survey made last sum to determine trained man power. needs of 2.,500 industries 'was .the basis on which courses were selected. - Police Report $231 Stolen From Skytop .State.police-reportea — thii - inorn- Lag that G. R. Hershberger, owner of Skytop restaurant, brought charges--against Nugene Million, his - employee, for disappearing with $237 in cash. Charges were brought against Million, • a former parolee of the Indiana Reformatory, at 10 o'clock last night after Million had work ed ail day. How Million allegedly had stol en 'the cash or what time he dis appeared could not be ascertained by the police at 3 o'clock this morn ing. 1 Waring, Syncopated Scientist Mixes Music And Medicine It's common knowledge that one of Penn State's most famous students is the orchestra leader, Fred Waring, but it may not be so well known .about a certain contributor to the 'field - of medi cine named Fred Waring. Yes", they're one and the same. Dancers swaying to his dulcet strains, radio fans listening to his harmonies would never suspect it, but Fred Waring's name must be added to the list' of laymen who have served medicine. His invention is called a "blend or" and is used to prepare collo idal suspensions, dispersions, or 'emulsions, .or to break - down: ani 7 :nit& , tissues :for use :in' vaccines:_. can. used ,by, :a • mother to.,:. : 4lrepare • halhe-torhogefil?.e4 :.§l4s'pepaions;l.6i, uncooked ege- (tail Daily Collegian Delivery Begins With This Issue Delivery of The Daily Collegian began • this morning and papers will be distributed to fraternities, non-fraternity rooming houses, and men's and women's dormitories. 'The Collegian will be published daily from today through Friday this week and frorri Tuesday through Saturday thereafter. Subscribers who fail to receive their copies are asked to phone or call at the Collegian office, 313 Old Main from 9 a.•m. to 4 p. m., Only by •contacting the Collegian office on circulation' complaint's can the subscriber be assured of prompt •serVice."Any specific re quests on how the subscriber may want. the. paper delivered at his home should' also • be directed at this office. , . 18 Students On L.A. Honor Roll The following is the Dean's List for those' liberal arts students now in college who earned a 2.5 or better' average for the last semester• of 1940-41, as released by Charles W. Stoddard, Dean of the School of the Liberal Arts. Seniors Mary E. Anderson, 2.8; • John M. Capazzola, 3.; Alfred M. Cioffi, 2.7; Arduino B. Curzi, 2.5;. Harry Friedman, 2.5; Mary A. Galletti, 2.6; William a Harkins, 3.; *Ar thur. H. 'Jaffe, 2.7; Phillip Later man,..2.7;• Clifford R. Lauder, 3.; Arlene E. Leaman, 3.; Marie. E. .Lehirw ; •JameS- D„ tterson i . Irene M. Paul, .3.; Arthur Pes 7 koe, • 2.7; Milton E. - Prensky, 3.; Alfred A. Rosenbloom, 3.; Ernest Sable, 2.8; Dorothy C. Thomas, 2.8; Doris . E. Tollin, 2:5; Janet F. Twiehell, 2.8; Marjorie J. Watts, 2.5; Jean F. Weaver, 2.5; Richard A. Wolters, 3. Juniors Leonard E. Bach, 2.6; Morris Beck, • Betty M. Breese, 2.7; Hairy D. • - Cohn, 2.9; Corinna Deutsch, 2.7; "Lepilard I. Elkins, 2.5; Bobert L. Ellis, 2.7; Hazel E. Gassman, .2.7; Janette Ginsberg, 2.7;. Bai•bara L. Gnau, 2.6; Dom " Continued On Page 8 Tribunal Meets Tonight Aril transfer students who have had..customs- previously and wish to apply l'or exemption from fresh- Men customs Should meet with Strident Tribunal in 305 Old Main at 8 o'clock tonight. To receive exemption a student must show that he has gone through a similar period of- customs elsewhere, ac cording to Ray Leffler, _Tribunal head. =MEI OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE MONDAY MORNING, 'SEPTEMBER 22, STATE COLLEGE, PA 273 Men Pledge Fraternities; Atßetains Scholarship Lead Group Averages Show General Increase ~ Alpha Zeta, with an average of 1.78 for the second semester of last year, retained •first place in the fraternity scholarship stand ings for the third consecutive se mester, according to Registrar William S. Hoffman. Charitides was first among sororities and Fairmount Hall was the higheSt housing group. The All-College average jump ing from 1.36 to 1.49. and other groups showing similar increases. As in the past, sororities ranked much higher, than fraternities, the lowest being on a par with the up per third of fraternity•houses. The somposite non-fraternity average jumped from 1.33 to 1.61 andhvaS higher than the composite fraternity average of 1.31. Three fraternities dropped be low a 1 average. There were two fraternities and one independent group below this mark for the first semester, 1940-41. • Changes in All-College ratings from the first to the second semes ter are as follows: Ist semester 2nd Non-Fraternity Women . 1.72 All College Women 1.621.6-1 Non Fraternity Non Fraternity. Men Fraternitv'Women ; All College All College Men All Fraternity Fraternity Men Grant Accepts Honorary Post Dr, Richard W. Grant, head of the music department, has accept ed the invitation of the -Pan- American Union Music Division to act as a special 'consultant in music education to promote the understanding of Latin American music and culture. Dr. Grant Will represent the Music Educators. National . Con ference, of which he is a director. He will assist in an Editorial Pro ject which will investigate Latin American music for use in Amer ican schools and colleges. Increased interest in Latin In the September 18 issue of The Army service before he completes American traditions and customs Daily Collegian it was stated that his term, although a decision 'by has caused the project to become Miss Barbara Davis has accepted the Scranton draft board will al "very important in American un the position of engineering librar- low him to remain in college for ity through the music phase of the ian. Miss Aileen Thompson has the present. The board granted' defense program," according to accepted this position and will be- him a "temporary release" but not C. V. Buttleman, executive secre- gin her duties October 1. a year's deferment. tary of the Music Educators Na- tional Conference "An attempt will be made to make available more of the auth entic Latin American musicfor M educational institutions of the caught ,I Napping By ' D ean ' Grant United States," stated Dr. Grant. In accepting this commision, As unfailing as the seasons, cretive hiding place. Dr. Grant will make a trip to Penn State's ghost writer came When asked how he found the Washington, D. C., to consult with through again this year, even song, Dean Grant said, "I didn't the general committee headed by though he was caught "napping find it. Instead, it was deliver- Charles Seeger, Chief of the Mu- on the job." ed." sic Division, Pan-American Union partment, has gone on a hunting ing to get the milk, and was much Tuberculosis Test Today expedition to uncover the hiding surprised to find an elderly man Dr: Joseph P. Illitenour, head of place of the new freshmen class lying face downward on the floor. the health service, has asked all song, always composed by an un- Disturbed by Grant's approach, freshmen whb have had their first known writer. the intruder did not turn around, Breaking all precedent, the but-only mumbled, "I thought you tuberculin test and have not had ghost writer was unusually .con- were never going to get up. Here's their: second appointment •to do so genial this• year; probably be- your song." Dean Grant took the today.: That includes those who had cause .he .wished make up for • paper and then went back •into their,: first 'test Saturday v .and all .all. the trouble , he caused last ..fall the house at .the request of . the Others Nrllo'lorgbt •Come'..back; when. the-song :almost, missed• the'. ghost. writer, who got .up slowly thesecon.citime, ~.,cleadlipe.,,.because;.; of, its,.•too se-.- and.,disappered across. the street. ACTING HEAD—Dr. Wayland F Dunaway will serve as head of the Alpha Chi Rho (7):. John. M. history department in the absence Crosbie, William D. Fletcher, John of Dr. Asa E. Martin, who has F. Gellert, Edward •K. Heiden, 'been granted a leave of absence. John R. Rhoads, Raymond C. Stock and Henry Taxdal. Alpha. Chi Sigma, (10): Donald Upperclassmen. Borman, William Boyles, Charles Dipner, Robert Greene; Howard to 1. Hurd, Hugo Larson, Alvie Liver- Begin-Registration more, Robert Lowrie, Robert.Ric ketts, and Frederick Zirni. .. . .. "Extreme care" in following all Alpha Gamma Rho (7): Robert . regulations was urged Today ,by E. Kuntz. Joseph A. tMccnrdy,.. Duane Ryland,•Carl.B.- Schoenrnan, Registrar William.. S. •Hoffman, as . upperclass,..registration'lbegins 'in parry P. ,Schoenman,-' Josebh.j.W. Rec Hall' at 8 6 , 6 ) -6k iiid, -con tinuesPhi' through 5 r) m. tomorrow. ' Forbes Donald ,Lohrman, .blicliael: Hours for registration are from Lorenzo; Richard E: Roseman, Jos -8 to 12 a. m. and. 1:30 to 5 p. m. A fine of $5 will be imposed on eph A. Rydle; Frank Sanders, Air all students who fail to register on Bert J. Schauer, and Ned W. time. Spangler. All freshmen will pay fees in Alpha Tau Omega (4): Roland the Armory from 9 a.. m. until 5 Hussey, Joseph P. Shaw, John B. p. M. Friday: Upperclass fees White, and Peter Wolfe. Alpha Zeta (3): Robert E..Beck will be • due one week • later . on William Thursday and Friday,' October 2' er, Arnold Chiquoine, and • and 3 from 9a.mtos p. m. For R. Lunden. Beta Sigma Rho. (16): iliarold men; a fine will be charged for both freshmen and upperclass (Continued on Page Eight) late, payment of fees. Registrants must re - port to ■ their scheduling officers to se- First Cabinet Meeting cure an approVed, signed sche- • dule. New students are required Called For Next Tuesday to present official credentials from the registrar or College , examiner Preparing to take over the All - 1940-41 1.33 1.61 1..26 1.58 t1'.430 1.53 1.36 1.49 1.28 1.44 1.42 1.31 1,32 1.24 before obtaining a schedule. College presidency as successor Ito Students who wish to change Robert D. Baird '42, who joined the their courses should do .so before Naval Marine Corps this summer, their schedules are drawn up. Gerald P. Doherty '42 has called • • 'the first cabinet meetings for Tues- Librarian Added Etch fall, Grant,. head of the music de- rgiatt "Dean" Richard W WEATHER Fair and Warmer PRICE THREE CENTS Number Is 17 Above Last Year's Mark Last year's fraternity pledging record for the first four days was exceeded by 17 as 273 pledges had been reported by 5 o'clock yester day afternoon when the temporary Interfraternity Council office at Student Union closed. A majority of the pledges, 143, were reported on Friday. There were 115 on Saturday, and 12 on Sunday. Gamma Sigma Phi and Phi Sig ma Delta, each with 18 pledges were tied for first place among in dividual houses. Beta Sigma Rho was second with 16; and Phi Epsi lon Pi was third with 14. • The complete list of pledge's, in cluding both upperclassmen and freshmen, is as fdllows: day, September 40. Doherty may also be drafted for The story is that Dean Grant went out on the porch one morn-
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