PAGE TWO THE DAILY COLLEGIAN "For A Better Penn State" Established 1940. Successor to thte Penn State Collegian, established 1904, and the Free Lance, established 1887. Published daily except Sunday and Monday during th« regular College year by the students of The Pennsylvania State College. Entered as second-class matter July 5, 1934 «t the Post-office at State College, Pa., under the act of March 8, 1879. Editor Bus. anc * Adv. Mgr. Gordon Coy M 3 Leonard E. Bach M 3 Editorial and Business Office Carnegie Hall Phone 711 Graduate Counselor Louis H. Bel] Managing Editor This Issue Robert M. Faloon News Editor This Issue Robert E. Kinter Women's Editor This Issue Mary Janet Wirttei Sophomore Assistant* Bill Rcimer, Pete Scott Thursday, May 28, 1942 Something In The Wind Just in case you think you’re in for a dull Sum mer, it may be interesting to note that plans are underway for one of the; biggest social weekends that State College has ever witnessed. Of course, the plans are only in an embryo stage at present, hut by the time the middle of July rolls around, the stage should be set for Penn State’s “Victory Weekend.” It’s only talk now. hut the students who are doing the talking are ones who have done, and can do, just as much acting. At the top of the list of Victory Weekend attrac tions is a name hand. Right down the list—one, two, three—can be found entertainment features •which will be designed to give relief from the •grind of year-around studies, and in addition will Ibuild morale and financially aid the war effort. Already it sounds like a tremendous undertak ing, and those in charge promise that Penn State has yet to see anything like it. Combine a big dance, a carnival, a Thespian show, a fraternity stunt circus, and a second-night dance on a small er scale than the name band affair—and you have a slight idea of what to expect. . As a selling point, it is intended to have the en tire weekend attraction available at a single price —a fact which will add definite flavor to a war- time economy. With extensive recreational promotion such as this on campus, the reputation of Bamum and (Bailey may be at stake. Seriously though, this proposition can’t be beat. For as war clouds grow darker, there will be increasing need for such morale boosters, which will give America that extra punch needed to win the. war. A New Situation This Summer, State College is in for a big change! However, anyone who thinks the situa tion looks black has a somewhat twisted mental picture of true conditions. [Never before has State College seen a Summer enrollment that will beat the figures at Penn State within the next several months. Never before has State College faced the oppor tunity of being forced to stay at home and enjoy one of the nation’s best vacation localities—their With gas rationing and the tire shortage, everyone will stay at home, and much to their amazement, will enjoy it. Never before have State College promotion men considered the fact of selling thir town as a vaca tion spot j.o Pennsylvania city-dwellers. But this Summer, they are doing that very thing. In the western part of the state, gas rationing is not in effect, and vacationei's will be able to drive to State College. By reserving several weekly quo tas of gasoline, Philadelphians and residents of the eastern part of the state can afford one weekend ■hip to the “mountains” where they can find a few minutes relaxation to offset the sti'ain of war pro duction. Strangely enough, thinks are looking up! Citizens Of A Sort “After all, they (students) are citizens (of a sort, at least) of this community—” is the way some one phrased it when discussing the possi bility of College students attending the Commun ity Memorial Day Services Friday in the High School Stadium. In years past, students have been conspicuous by their absence at this patriotic observance. A lew have gone, but then only out of idle curiosity, or boredom. This year feeling will probably be different, but it is the same observance, paying our respects to those who have died in battle. This year students are urged to take the time, about one hour, to pay their respects to those that •nave gone. There will be no rah-rah stuff nor any fancy speeches, only a simple token of the deep feeling the people of the community have j‘- ■:* tile departed. Downtown Office 119-121 South Frazier St. Phone 4372 THE DAILY COLLEGIAN After all the shoutin’ about coming back to beautiful Staite College this Summer, to live, to love, to drink, and to carouse ... a helluva place this turns out to be since ... What is so rare as a day in May And me with an A-l card, When sultry Summer bretezes play I ha[ve to sit in my own backyard. Nightmare o Dreams are fancies, so they tell us. But here’s one that tickled the funny bone of an Alpha Chi the other night. And so we pass if on to you for what it is worth. She was a nudist. She loved nudity; believed in its doctrines, and trusted the virtuous side of human nature. At the same time she was a cofed. And since coeds must eat, she walked into Mac Hall one blistering day clad only in ithe glory of nothingness. She noticed that other women did not uphold the faith as she did. They stared . . . waiters gaped . . , Miss Ray saw her, looked away, then looked again. The coed was uncomfortable, though cool. She smiled confidently to herself as she took her seat. Miss Ray approached her, tapped her naked shoulder and whispered, “Don’t you know, we don’t allow bare feet in thte dining room.” Firming Personalities Mary Ellen Tome has taken unto herself Bob Lyman’s Phi Psi pin, while Janet Graham’s DU badge, by force of habit, found its way back over Gil Olwein’s heart. Marian Owens, Gamma Phi Beta, was made an honorary brother recently when she accepted Hank Dietrich’s TKE pin. Ruthie Storer, AOPi glamour lassie, was pinried to Delta Chi George Pittinger last weekend. Before Stan PoKemp ner deserted the Daily Rag’s sanctum for greater fields of glory, he left behind his pin and Fan nette Brill. Footloose Now it can be told, told in all its glory. After the boys and girls had removed themselves from the College premises, two hostesses in Atherton Hall, weary with lectures, sought needed rest and relaxation. The setting was complete, so they hied them selves off to Doggie’s, sidled up to the bar. Into Boomer’s red ear, the more torafeen of the two said, “Two -steak dinnters and two glasses of water.” . on your TEXT BOOKS New And Used at KEELERS Invest the Difference in Defense Stamps! ’46 Class Sets All Time High If present applications are in dication of the number of fresh men who will enroll as members of the class of 1946, that class, may surpass the last matriculat ing class, in total strength. Registrar William- S. Hoffman recently pointed out, “the num ber of applications' for admission to 'the freshman class exceed by 200 the number that applied a year ago. “However,” he continued, “most of the applications are for the semester beginning in September.” The total number of applicants for the May date total 879, of this number 565 have been admitted. Applications for the September date increased to 405 over the past week. An interesting comparison of the high school rank of applicants who hade been accepted for en rollment with last year’s fresh man class shows'that in spite of the accelerated program, the Col lege is attracting the higher rank ing students. The comparisons awe as follows: Rank Sept., 1941. June, 1942 Admissions Admissions Ist Fifth .. 44.9 48.8 ■ 2nd Fifth . 27.6 30.5 3rd Fifth . 12.4 13.3 4th Fifth . 8.4. 5.5 sth Fifth . 6.2 1.6 Not Ranked 0.5 0.3 Registrar Hoffman pointed out that only 17 applicants from Penn sylvania high schools have been refused admittance. Out-of-state applicants who have been refused admittance number 88. Thespians Call New Talent Thespian’s are sending out a call for candidates interested in forming 'additional Mobile Units. The New Cumberland induction ctenter and the Carlisle medical station, as well as other service camps, are clamoring for more Penn State units to entertain them. Popular opinion among atrmy men showed that they enjoyted collegiate shows in preference to professional entertainment due to its freshness and timely humor. Edward R. Clauss ’43, president of Thespians, announced last night that all persons possessing talent, regardless of how little, should report for tryouts to be held in Schwab Auditorium to night at 8 o’clock. Candidates for singing and dancing skits, specialty acts and choral groups abe especially in demand. He further stated that persons not interested in Mobile Units -but who are interested in the Penn • State Thespian show, should also apply as they will be given tryouts along with Mobile Unit candidates. —THE CUB P SC A Will Entertain State High Seniors State College High School sen iors will be entertained at a cof fee hour in the Hugh Beaver Room, 304 Old Main, at 4 p. m. today by the PSCA. Introducing seniors to campus activities will be attempted in short talks given by H. Anne Car ruthers ’44, Grace Gray ’45, Rob ert J. Day ’45, Ann Drives ’43, Dorothy K. Bn\nner ’44, Jean Hershberger ’43, Palmer Sharp less ’44, and Jerome H. Blakeslee ’43. L Council Meetings The Liberal Arts Student Coun cil will meet in Room 318, Old -Main to reorganize and decide upon a method selecting new members, according to Donald W. Davis Jr., president of the coun- THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1942 CAMPUS CALENDAR TODAY Coffee hour for State College High School seniors who plan to enroll at Penn State, 304 Old Main, 4 p. m. Old Main Open House commit tee meeting in Room 304 Old Main, 4 p. m. Religious Study group meeting, Hillel Foundation, 7 p’. m. College Choir rehearsal, 117 Carnegie Hall, 7 p. m. Sophomore candidates for Froth Business staff meet in 2nd floor lounge, Old Main, 7:30 p.m. Men’s Gl!ee Club rehearsal, 117 Carnegie Hall, 7 p. m. 'Students interested in new op era course report to 201 Carnegie Hall, 4 p. m. Bible Study class at Hillel Foundation, 7 p. m. - Tryouts for Thespian show units will be held in Schwab Auditor ium, 8 to 9 p. m. Candidates for Lai Vie junior ■board report to 315 Old Main, 4 p. m. Certificates for defense courses completed last - semester ' should be obtained immediately at Stu dent Union. Important IMA meeting, 305 Old Main, 7 p.m. , ' Old Main Open House Commit tee meeting in 304 Old Main, 4 p. m. Coffee Hour for State College High School seniors in the CA office, Old Main, 4 p. m. , Hillel Foundation Study group meets at 7 p. m. Freshman Camp committee meeting, 304 Old Main, 7 p. m. WRA Tennis Club meets in 105 White Hall, 6:30 p. m. Open to all coeds. WRA Golf Club meets in 3 White Hall, 6:30 p. m. Open to all coeds. ' Four Will Attend Camp Conference Four representatives from Penn State will attend the annual Mid dle Atlantic Region Studtent Chris tian Movement Conference at Camp Kanesatake, near Tyrone, next week. In addition to th.e four students, Clifford M. Painter ’44, Claire L. Weaver ’45, Harriet G. Van Riper ’44, and Grace Gray ’45, Penn State will be represented by m!em bers of the faculty and adminis tration who will address the' campers. Addresses will be given -by Adrian O. Morse, assistant to the president; 'C. O. Williams, profes sor of education; Donald Steven son, professor of forestry; and Dr. Harriet Harry. Air Cadet Board (Conlinued from Page One) A movie entitled “Winning Your Wings” showing the procedure of the aviation cadet training will be shown in 121 Sparks Building at 7 p. m., Wednesday, at a mass meet ing during which any question students might have concerning the program will toe answered toy members of the board. :l ' ;: "• Campaign Returns (Continued from Page One) Expressing special interest in the “keep it daily” fight, Jerome H. Blakeslee ’43, All-College presi dent, directed this appeal to the student body: “The Daily Collegian is one of Penn State’s most valuable tradi-, tions. It is a student undertaking and has been built up to its pres ent prominence by years of hard work. “The Collegian is a definite' and necessary service to the College and to the students. Now as never before we as students should give our support to assure its perpetu-
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