PAGE EIGHT Outbreak of Colds Plagues Campus An outbreak of colds—ranging from sniffles to sore throats—is plaguing the campus. An average of 60 students have been treated every day this week at the University Dispensary in the basement of Old Main, Mrs. Mark K. Royer, secretary to the University physician, said yester day. The number of students re porting to the dispensary is not nigher than ever before, but is high for this time of year, Mrs. Royer said. She said during the winter months the average number of cold sufferers is considerably higher. Six in Hospital Six of 24 patients at the Uni versity Hospital are suffering from colds, according to hospital attendants. Sixteen of 25 patients at the hospital a year ago today were victims of the cold germ. Hospital officials pointed out that the rumors indicating a flu epidemic has hit the University are false. Cases treated were only of the common cold variety, they said. They explained that - a high number of colds is to be expected after persons make a change in their living habits. “They are more susceptible to colds then,” an official said. 300 Have Colds Approximately 300 students were reported with cases of colds and sore throats in a spot sur vey conducted by the Daily Col legian. The survey included eight fraternities, eight sororities, and eight independent units. The survey showed that sev eral of the students with colds went to the Dispensary for med icine. but left when they saw the long lines. “I had to make a class,” one sufferer said. $lOO Allotted— (Continued from page one) zel Union Building. The commit tee has not yet decided where, Beidler said. Freshmen and sophomore class officers will be elected. Voting for student council officers will be held the same days, and an attempt will be made to hold vot ing for them at the same place. —Photo by Bitir SNIFFLING and sneezing students suffering from colds and sore throats lined up at the University dispensary for treatment yester day. An average of 60 cases were .treated each day this week, with six students being confined in the University Hospital. Offi cials yesterday squelched a rumor that a flu epidemic was be ginning, saying all cases to date have been common colds. Culture- (Continued from page one) the Penn State Series, which would present musical and speak ing events. The Series has not yet been started because of the uncertainty in how to present and finance it. Other factors considered in the report were the encouraging of culture within fraternities, sorori ties, and independent units; and the consideration of considering a cultural program as an activity at the University. Questions raised on how inter est in community concerts can be improved and how participation ii. Religion-in-Life Week can be increased will also be referred to the Board of Dramatics and Forensics. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA "Big Sisters" to Contact Frosh Town Women Upperclass women who signed up for the “Big-Sister” i>lan last spring should contact their “little sisters,” Martha Patton, director of the plan, announced. Lists of the “little sisters” are available in the dean of women’s office, Miss Patton said. The plan was organized last spring to aid freshman town wo men in becoming adjusted'to the University academic and social life. Frosh WSGA Flections Martha Patterson, junior in education from Williamsport, was appointed chairman of the fresh man Senate elections committee by Women’s Student Government Association Senate Wednesday night. The elections will be held in October. WSOA ftinafi Blcpnkt Available Monday Self-nomination blanks for Woman’* Siudsnl Qmttunnt Association frethman senators will bo available Monday through Friday in the dean of women's office. 105 Old Main. Two freshman women will be elected. Persons nominat ing themselves must have no major judicial record. AIM, WSGA Plait 2d Mixed Dinner For Noon Sunday The second of three mixed din ners for men and women will be held at noon Sunday. The dinners are sponsored by the Association of Independent Men and Wo men’s Student Government Asso ciation. As during the first dinner last Sunday, all women from Thomp son and McAllister Halls will dine with one-third of the men from the Nittany-Pollock and West Hall areas. Plans for future dinners will be made when it has been deter mined how well these first din ners have run, according to Har old Leopold and Priscilla Kepner, chairmen. Women will wear usual Sun day dress and men will wear coats and ties. Seating numbers for men and women will be post ed in the dormitory dining halls. Frosh Town Officers Announced by Patton .The freshman commuter’s of ficers have been announced by Martha Patton, town senator of Women’s Student Government Association Senate. The freshman officers are: Phyllis Heil, psychology major from State College, president; Anne Henszey, education major from State College, vice presi dent; Mary Aqn Wert, music edu cation major from Centre Hall, secretary-treasurer; and Barbara Cain, education major from Belle fonte, Women’s Recreation As sociation representative. FRIDAY. SEPTBWBIR aO. lS^' 29 Are Nattied To Dean's Hist In Ml School Twenty-nine students In the College of Mineral Industries have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring semester. Four of the 29 had perfect 3.0 averages. Seniors: Glenn Bush, 2.62; Rob ert Betts, 2.57; Hugh Rich, Jr., 2.68; harles Schuh, 2.82; and Al exander Simkovich, 2.78. Juniors: Donald Ferguson, 2.72; Hal Harman, 3.0; Carol Reagles, 3.0; Harold Rozelle, 2.64; Thomas Falkie, 2.71; Edward Welser, Jr., 2.52; Bruce Lieske, .3.0; and Charles McKay, 2.56. Sophomores: Charles Bowman, 2.89; James F. Sarver, Jr., 2.66; Robert Zartman, 2.91; Walter Cox, 3.0; Dean Presnall,„ 2.71; and Ger ald Cooper, 2.92. Freshmen: Lawrence Cis e k, 2.55; James Benford,' 2.69• Robert Yeager, 2.76; Joseph Proske, 2.52; Roger Levin, 2.71; Francis Corri gan, 2.69; Andrew Jazwinski, 2.58; Emil Onuschad, Jr., 2.51; James Stratton, 2.58; and Tom Turner, 2.85. Byrne Used— (Continued from page one) been solving intricate problems in calculus but hadn’t been able to solve the simple dimensions of home plate. “So I began studying batters and their reactions to every pitch. I began using a psychic approach. I could tell by the reactions to one pitch what hemight be ex pecting on the next. “I used that system against the Dodgers, and they weren’t so tougn.” —- Byrne was asked if he talked to the batters, as is his custom. “Only to Snider,” he replied. “Mostly I was talking to myself.” Asked what he was saying, Byrne replied, “You couldn’t print it.” Campus Party to Meet The final organizational meet ing of Campus Party will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in 10 Sparks. The meeting is open to all students.
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