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The Bright Side . . .
All too seldom an editorial writer realizes that
the space he fills can be effectively used to com
mend individuals and groups for a job well done.
This is one of those occasions. We ate glad to point
to a few of those incident and people that have
brightened the campus scene during the first weeks
of the new semester.
Deserving of mention is the tine appearance
made last Monday by the coeds who lined
Pollock Road for the Prexy's funeral proces
sion. The informal gathering made an impres
sive showing: it was the kind of simple tribute
that meant so much to Mrs. Hetzel and her
family.
Members of Lion's Paw served as ushers for
the services conducted in Schwab Auditorium.
Their performance was flawless.
At the game a week ago Saturday, members of
Parma Nous, Skull and Bones, Blue Key, and
Druids hat societies brought back a tradition to
Beaver Field, that of forming a double line of
rooters through which the team passes when mak
ing its final pre-game entrance. We're told that the
,eam appreciated the gesture. That's reason enough
.o call the hatmen back for the remaining games.
It's another one of those small services to the Col
lege which shouldn't go unnoticed.
A nod of appro , , .1 is c.ue the sophomore coeds
who quickly adopted the "Penn State Spirit"
by voluntarily wearing ribbons and name cards
the first week of school. They were not to be
considered customs, but rather an aid to get
ting better acquainted. We hope that none of
the sophs regret their decision.
—From the Editor's Ma
Bert's Hurt
To the Editor: "Bert," our poor old Nittany Lion
mascot is tattered and torn. No longer can he face
his public because . . .
His old coat is in shreds: his face is scarred. We
students moan. But we ask you does anybody
care?
Mr. Gilbert, graduate manager of athletics, was
not interested in the cause when approached about
a new suit for Bert, so ..
How about a contribution box at Student Union
and a representative from each campus group to
take our nickels and dimes, so Bert can appear on
the field to scare the foe and "Allah" Penn State
touchdowns.
Whadyasay gang?
• "Bert" has been cared for. as the page 1 story
in this issue and the editorial on this page ex
plains. We don't know when you talked to Mr.
Gilbert. but on Wednesday morning he assured
us that he would make provisions in next year's
AA budget for half the cost of a new Lion. It is
hoped that Cabinet will allot the balance. Hat
Society Council will pay for the repairs to the
old suit.
Who Graduates First?
To the Editor: I wish to register a vote of protes
concerning the manner in which tickets are beim
distributed for the Fred Waring shows here o
campus. I can se no justification for the fact tha
seniors are getting priority for these tickets. I
College Calendar
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Collegian office by 4:30 p.m. on the day pre
ceding publication.
Tuesday , Oct. 14,
MEN'S BRIDGE Club, 417 Old Main 7:30
p. in.
ETA KAPPA NU, 111 EE, 7:15 p.m.
CWENS, White Hall, 6:15 p.m.
PI Lambda Sigma, 410 Old Main, 7:30 p.m
IMA, 405 Old Main, 7 p.m.
FIELD Hockey, White Hall, 4 p.m.
BRIDGE Club Beginners, White Hall 7
p.m.
WRA Club presidents board meeting, Wll,
7:30 p.m.
PHI Mu Alpha, 100 CH, 7 p.m.
COLLEGIAN Business and ad candidates,
8 CH, 6:45 p.m.
COLLEGE Glee Club rehearsal, 200 CH, 7
p.m.
OMICRON Nu, 10 HE, 8 p.m.
BLOCK and Bridle, 206 Ag Bldg., 7 p.m.
PI Lambda Theta, 105 Burroughs, 7:30
p.m.
COLLEGIAN Editorial candidates, 8 CH
6:45 p.m.
At the Movies
CATHAUM—The Unsuspected, Joan Caul
field and Claude Rains.
STATE—The Long Night, Henry Fonda
and Barbara Bel Geddes.
NITTANY—Johnny O'Clock, Dick Powell.
College Hospital
Discharged Saturday: Walter Saccani,
Gloria Coldenstroth, Margaret Seybert,
Kenneth Uhler.
Discharged Sunday: Linda Jacobson, Jo
scph Gray.
Admitted Monday: Benjamin Myers, Dan
iel Winslow, Harvey Sander, Anasa Marks.
Glen Guises.
Discharged Monday: Herbert Beckhard,
William Seheidemantel.
"This is the year" Boys
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVAITIA
For a Change
All-College Cabinet can be credited with con
ducting the best-run meetings on campus. Under
the skillful] guidance of Harris Gilbert, parliamen
tarian par excellence, no one gets out of line. Their
present training should make our legislators a se
lect group among the many who have participated
in past cabinet meetings.
While on the subject . . . it is the general
opinion that Tom Lannen, at this stage of the
game, can rightfully be grouped with the best
student leaders Penn State has had for some
time. Bouquets are in order for Bob Troxell
and his NSO delegation for work done at the
Wisconsin conference in September. On the
home front, Emory Brown has been doing a
commendable job heading the co-op movement.
Hat Society Council is to be congratulated for
taking quick action last week regarding the ab
sence of the Lion mascot. When the council learned
that the suit could not be replaced this season,
they offered to lead the "Lion" to the Chenko firm
in New York for hasty repairs. It is hoped that the
Nittany mascot will soon be back from the big city
in time to make a belated appearance at some of
the home games.
The Council has asked that they be billed for
the repair work; it will be divided among the mem
ber societies. '
Another made-to-order suit will be on hand for
next season. Why not right away? "It takes time."
The Chenko company had to consult a dictionary
for a description when designing the Lion we have
now.
Hats off to the cheerleaders who returned to the
squad three days before the Bucknell game and
made a good showing.—L.G.F.
Ibox
ivir. Waring came here every year, then the seniors
should have preference each year, but since he
does not come often, why shouldn't everyone have
the same chance, with an equal number of tickets
allotted to each class? According to one senior
with whom I talked, Mr. Waring had never given
a show on campus during the time that this senior
was going to school here; and that dated back to
pre-war years.
That idea of the seniors having "seniority" on
campus" is foolish. True, they have been here
longer than the rest of us, but generally only be
cause of the accident of their birth being previous
to ours. I can't see the relationship between their
seniority and the distribution of tickets.
Off We Go
Break out the banners and sound the trumpets.
The societies for gumming up the works are again
putting forth the call. Once more the cream of
campus politicians are vying with each other for
the main roles in this traditional glorified farce.
With you lies the choice of picking that party
which can do the least for you with the most glory.
Check the posters carefully and select the man who
has the smoothest look and smokes a distinguished
cigarette. As long as you are going to be kidded
it may as well be by someone who looks good
hanging in the Corner Room.
So off to the pollS students and vote with a gay
heart. Even though you don't gain anything, you
have nothing to lose so you might as well have fun
James W. Hopkins
*We don't think anyone would look good
"hanging" in the Corner Room.
Breadsavers Needed
To no Penn Stater is bread essential for a 3,000
calorie diet, and good nourishment. But to some
1000 million people the same bread is the differ
ence between life and death. Privation, starvation,
and resultant death are known to very few Ameri
cans, and that through the medium of the papers
or foreign films. For educated American citizens
therefore, to completely ignore the President's ap
peal would show a callousness bordering on the
indifferent abetment of race-extermination. Fur
ther, the moral benefits which would accrue to the
"breadsavers" would greatly exceed any direct
material gain to a starving European.
"There is only one thing worse than starving to
death." As a Penn Staler one need do neither; for
death." As a Penn Stater one need do neither; for
in this land of plenty you could only dream about
the first, why don't you make sure you don't do
the latter. The cost—some slices of bread.
"Whole-wheat, rye or white," you hear that to
day, Please, if only for your own sake, take less
or none.
Stop Loafing
To the Editor: There are 168 hours in one week.
Figuring 8 hours of sleep a day, 56 hours a week
are used. This leaves only 112 hours. Figure 1 hour's
time to eat meals. This in a weeks time is 21 hours.
This leaves only 91 hours. The normal man carries
about 20 credits and 30 hours of class work a week.
This leaves 61 hours. Professors expect 2 hours
preparation for each hour of class totalling 60
hours. This leaves 1 hour
How can a normal engineer wash, go to church,
listen to the radio, go to movies, take his girl out,
see football games, drink beer, play the pinball
machines, go home on week ends, play cards, and
do other necessary things all in one hour a week?
Edmund R. Koval
Editorials and features in The Daily Col
legian reflect the opinions of the writer. They
make no claim to represent student or College
opinion. All unsigned editorials are by the
editor.
name withheld
Rusium Roy
Barnet Tops
Big Weekend
Junior Prom, sparked by Char
lie Barnet and his 21 music
makers will tear the lid off the
first house party weekend of the
semester in Recreation Hall at 9
p.m., October 24. A swirl of fra
ternity parties, dances, lawn dis
plays, and sports events will
sweep over the campus and town
during this initial All-College
festivity.
Tickets will be sold at the Ath
letic Association window in Old
Main from 8 a.m. to 5 , p.m., Oc
tober 24 and also at the door while
the dance is in progress. Price of
admission is $4, tax included.
Recreation Hall will be glam
ourized for the occasion with a
low material ceiling concealing all
gymnastic equipment. Football,
Fall, and '49 motifs will carry
through the decoration. Black
cut-out programs mounted on a
metallic bronze backing will be
given with all ticket purchases.
Fraternity and organization
bothes will not be installed so
that all available dancing space
will be utilized, Abram Bosler,
chairman, announced.
In addition to Bosler, those
working on plans for the affair
are: John Bornholt, Jo Fox,
Maurice Gralla, Julia Kalbach,
Joseph Kelly, and Glady Lou
Miller.
AV( Urges All Members
To Attend Nominations
Unable to obtain a quorum at
last Wednesday's election meet
ing. AVC urge q all members to
attend the nominations sched
uled for 121 Sparks. 7:30 o'clock
tomorow night, said Melvin Ka
tinsky. publicity chairman, to
day.
Semester activities cannot be
Planned until officers are chosen.
said Katinsky. Delegates for a
state convention in Reading must
also be selected at the earliest
rxisiible date.
Pollock Circle
(Continued from page one)
George Hasslacher, Richard Al
mony, and Leslie Faust.
Dorm 13: Franklin Johnstone,
Robert O'Sullivan, Ned Masters,
and James MacGilloway.
Dorm 14: Walter Bienko, Robert
Neville, Phillip Preston, and
Caleb Morris.
Housing Forms
All fraternity house presidents
who have not yet turned in their
housing forms are requested to
do so at the Dean of Men's of
fice immediately. These forms
were passed out at the last IFC
meeting but additional forms may
be obtained at We Dean's office.
Foresters Elect Officers
The College chapter of Xi
Sigma Pi, national forestry hon
orary, elected new officers at
their first meeting of the season.
They are Robert Wingard, for
ester; Edwin Stout, associate for
ester; Walter Anderson, secre
tary-fiscal agent; and Allen Voh
den, ranger.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1947
$6150 Competition
Open to Engineers
An engineering scholar
ship worth $6750, sponsored by
the James F. Lincoln Arc Weld
ing Foundation, is now. open to
all resident engineering under
graduate students.
Students in all branches of en
gineering, including Agricultural
Engineering an d Architecture,
are eligible to "participate. The
only competition will be with
other undergraduate students.
The program contains two in
terdependent plans: the Award
Plan and the Scholarship Plan.
Under the Award Plan, engineer..
ing students of various colleges
will submit papers on arc weld
ed design. Under the. Scholarship
Plan, scholarships will be allo
cated to the schools in which the
three highest award winners
under the Award Plan are reg
istered.
Papers are to deal with designs
for arc welding of structural
parts of machines or complete
machines, and with the mainte
nance and repair through arc
welding of machines. The papers
must contain complete descrip
tion of the design or method of
construction.
All papers must be submitted
to "Secretary, The James F. Lin
coln Arc Welding Foundation,
Cleveland 1, Ohio," not later
than midnight, May 15, 1948.
Additional information may be
obtained at the office of Harry P.
Hammond, Dean of Engineering,
203 Main Engineering.
Interclass Field Hockey
Interclass field hockey practice
sessions will begin today at 4
o'clock. All women interested in
playing should report to B. J.
Sammons, manager, at Holmes
Field.
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