TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. 1961 .. t-' • 3 .. "*cA.*Qs&i»A:'i&h* „.:"V'*< , '-4 ,< *l*B#' feL. ... ..* MOUND NITTANY, variously known as an Indian burial ground, a sledding hill for the winter, and “that lump of dirt,” is actually a planned part of the landscaping in the East Halls area. Otto E. Mueller, head of the Department of Housing, said Friday that originally three or four of the mounds were planned but that because of the lack of time only one was “constructed.” Burial Mound? No, Merely Landscaping By DAVE RUNKEL Indians, who have added so much to the folklore of the University, have given the ad ministration still another idea —the “burial mound” in the East Halls area. The University’s pseudo-Indian mound is indeed a rare idea in the realm of landscape architec ture. Real Indian mounds, which are common in the Ohio and Missis sippi River Valleys, are rarely seen this far east, a noted local weekend archeologist said yester day. An old Indian sect buried their tribesmen, along with all of their belongings in mounds thousands of years ago. These mounds have been compared to the pyramids built in Egypt circa the same era. The story goes that the mound In' the East Halls area was first discovered when excavation was started for the residence halls over a year ago. As a matter of fact, according to Penn Stale’s tjii—ii 11 ■ini mi imi iii ■mi mm "An organization of craftsmen skilled in keeping clothes new" new legend, the dining hall was' It was at this point that Otto E. moved 30 feet east of its location j Mueller, head of the Division of on the blueprints so that the Housing, made up the Indian mound could be preserved. imyth just reported. It started with The whole tale was initiated 3 facetious remark and just -grew, 'when, as the residence halls Mueller said. | moved toward completion, num-j erous questions were raised as to the purpose of the landscape [ mound. “Just exactly what is this' pile of dirt to be used for?” mem-: bers of the administration, with the philosophy that everything must have a function, kept ask-j One person suggested that the ing. ' (Continued on page nine) 307 W. BEAVER AVE 111 S. GARNER ST. across from the Campus Shopping Center THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA i. -a. **?. Block S says MASH MIAMI! PEP RALLY Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. Old Main Lawn Footcade will preceed rally %o <*otefo/ 4 Still, the mound had to have a purpose and a seemingly end less number of suggestions for its use arose. So many, in fact, that a separate office was set up in Old Main to handle all of them, Mueller said. Vacation time is over. It's time to get back to books and Balfurd. We're ready whenever you are to resume our duties as custodians of your clothes. In the meantime, stop in to say 'Hello'. We want to know if you missed us as much as we missed you. Adult'Home ‘ Courses Set Fall registration for courses in; family living, adult education and! recreation will be held from 7:30- 9 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday. in the State College Junior High! Classes and informal instruction School auditorium. jin the Home and Family Living Any one may enroll in these Program are planned to teach these courses but no Universityjthe individual the latest methods credits will be given. All coursesilearned from recent family re are planned to coincide with the'search. COLLEGE MEN Part Time Employment 15 Hours Per Week Saleswork for internationally known firm with of fices in every major city throughout the world. Local calls to establish customers. Car furnished. Rapid advancement available to qualified students upon graduation. Must have at least average grades. Work ing schedule will be arranged to suit class and study schedule whenever possible. i Gall—Mr. Richardson 9 A M. to 1 P.M. AD 8-2051 Salary $47 per week. t \ \ 3P" * Q / ...WE £ \ • .* < REALLY MISSED YOU! + L GMMjJkwa* University schedule. Most courses are scheduled to meet one night a week, beginning the week of Oct. 2. PAGE SEVEN
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