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Official Notices Deadline for Official Notlcea is S:S0 p.m. on days before publication, that la, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Notices should be concise, typewritten, double- spaced, and signed. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Man 7—A.I.O.E. Benefit show—As sembly Hall. Mar. 7—Coast Artillery Ball—Sbisa Hall —9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mar. 14—"T” Club Dance—Sbisa Hall —9 o.m. to V> "iidn’>ht. Mar. 14—Rifle Team Benefit Show— Assembly Han. Mar. 20—Faculty Dance—Sbisa Hall— 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Academic Council has voted that the commencement schedule for this year be changed back to the plan that was in use prior to the change to the present MEDICO Filtered Smoking in FRANK MEDICO Pipes, Cigarette or Cigar Holders is bringing extra joy to armies of smokers. It’s the wisest Remember! There is nothing she would like better than a PHOTOGRAPH from AGGIELAND STUDIO You’ll like to sleep in the new PAJAMAS SHIRTCRAFT The soft, rich fabrics and the truly comfortable fit invite restful relaxation. Adjustable waistband with covered elastic sides and snap fastener supports the trousers without pressure. © M if) $1.65 and $1.95 r 10 all the latest styles and colors fllaldrop&(3 ‘Two Convenient Stores” College Station - Bryan schedule. This change affects final exam inations and graduation, and the follow ing is announced for the guidance of all concerned. Final class work for this semester will close after the last class Friday, May 30, 1941. Final examinations for the second semester will be held according to the following schedule: Period K, May 31, Saturday, 8-11 a.m. Period L, May 31, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Period M, June 2, Monday, 8-11 a.m. Period N, June 2, Monday, 1-4 p.m. Period P, June 3, Tuesday, 8-11 a.m. Period R, June 3, Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Period S, June 4, Wednesday, 8-11 a.m. Period T, June 4. Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Period V, June 5, Thursday, 8-11 a-nu Period W, June 5, Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Conflict examinations will be scheduled for Friday, June 6. Commencement will be scheduled for Friday evening, June 6. The final review will be held Saturday morning, June 7. E. J. HOWELL, Secretary Academic Council SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING For the information of any students contemplating Civil Service examinations, information has reached us from the Civil Service Commission that the State of Texas under the apportionment plan is entitled to 2,878 positions and that only 1,317 are occupied. This is simply a measure of the avail ability of Civil Service pla( fied Texans. places for quali- GIBB GILCHRIST, Dean of Engineering CLUB PRESIDENTS ' It is absolutely necessary that all club presidents who have put their club’s picture in the Longhorn turn in an alphabetical roster of their club. Club rosters must be turned in to the Long horn office or to room 317 Number 10, by March 8. their ap- 1m- Any clubs which have not had picture made yet, should make an pointment with the photographer mediately. INDUSTRIAL FILMS Three outstanding industrial films have been secured by the Industrial Engineer ing department: THE SOIL: This is a 16mm sound film, primarily on soils, but showing some industrial scenes in the production of fer tilizer. Approximate running time 30 min- STORY OF SOAP: This is a 16mm silent f,ilm showing the process of making soap and some scenes in the production and packaging of the product. Approxi mate running time, 12 minutes. MODERN COAL MINING: This as a 16mm silent film showing the modern methods of anthracite coal mining with many mechanized methods. Approximate running time, 24 minutes. Those interested may see the films as part of the regular classroom instruction in the basement of the M. E. Shops Fri day and Saturday, March 7 and 8 at 10:00 a. m. Student Technical Societies or other departments are invited to arrange with the Industrial Engineering Department for the use of these films if they are interested. The films are booked for the entire week and are ordinarily available on Monday through the following Sat urday. INDUSTRIAL ENG. DEPT. JUDSON NEFF. Head BUNDLES FOR BRITAIN The following assignments of hostesses for Army day in the bundles for Bri tain schedule have been made by Mrs. J. A. Watson, Chairman: March 6, 1941: 2:00 to 5:00 p. m. Mrs O. E. Beezley and Mrs. L. G. Gibney vice Mrs. Tom Fox and Mrs. A. G. Wing. March 13, 1941: 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 noon. Mrs. O. C. McIntyre and Mrs. R. L. Christian. 2:00 to 5:00 p. m., Mrs. F. V. M. Dyer and Mrs. J. F. Stevens. PERSONNEL LEAFLETS Printed personnel leaflets are ready for the following seniors. Please call for these at Room 133, Administration Building, at your earliest convenience. T. B. Cowan, A. Cowling, Jr., H. L. F. Doerr, Jr., W. K. Granville, J. Hamlin, R. L. Harris, Jr., R. G. Hill, T. M. Horne, D. Phillips-Basurto, V. B. Stubbs, L. R. Ussery. PLACEMENT BUREAU Association of Former Students iVo Bread Line, This (Continued from Page 1) agricultural programs, policy de velopment, and post war recon struction were to meet separately in afternoon sessions. Other speakers the committee heard before it adjourned late Wednesday were Richard C. Miller, farmer member from Jim Wells County; E. 0. Siecke, director of the Texas Forest Service, College Station; and T. L. Smith of the office of plant and operations, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Dairy experts estimate that the number of milk cows on farms in the United States January 1, 1941, was about 25,800,000, or the lar gest number since 1935. The num ber is exceeded only by the period of 1933-35. Seniors are here seen going through the receiving Tine at the annual senior reception given the graduating class each year by President and Mrs. T. O. Walton. This year’s function took place last Monday night. Wm. K. Granville, J. Hamlin, Arthur L. Harris, R. L. Harris, R. G. Hill, Thomas M. Horne, Robert I. Langford, David Phillips-Basurto, Roy G. Roberts, V. B. Stubbs, James P. Towns, Leo R. Ussery. PLACEMENT BUREAU Association of Former Students OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT On March 2, 1941, three students got a ride from Waco to College Station with Mr. E. C. Kellar. When the students got out of the car at College Station, one of them accidentally took Mr. Kellar’s suit case and left his own. The student con cerned, please contact the Commandant's Office so we may give you Mr. Kellar’s address. ARMY AIR CORPS APPOINTMENTS Cadets who are eligible for appointment in the Regular Army Air Corps and who desire such appointment should submit their applications not later than March 20, 1941. List of subjects covered by the examination for this service may be obtained in Room 17, Ross Hall. R. P. LIVELY. Captain, F.A. Adjutant A. S. M. E. Those students who wish to try out for the honor of representing A. & M. at the regional A.S.M.E. Student Confer ence should be ready by 4:00 p. m., Friday, March 7, at which time tryouts will be held. Meet in Room 109, M. E. Bldg. APPLICATION PHOTOGRAPHS Application size photographs which ac company personnel leaflets are ready for the following seniors. Please call for these at Room 133, Administration Building, at your earliest convenience. Willis B. Chapman, Thos. E. Cowan, Alvin Cowling, Jr., H. L. F. Doerr, Jr., CALLED MEETING Called meeting Brazos Union Lodge No. 129, Thursday night at 7:30 for work in the E. A. Degree. Friday night for work in the F. C. Degree. All members and visiting brethren are cordially invited to be present. E. J. HOWELL, W. M. J. W. HALL, Sec. PLANT SCIENCE SEMINAR The Plant Science Seminar will have a discussion in the conference room of the Agricultural Experiment Building at 7 :30, March 6. Homer D. Rae will discuss “The Result of Treating Cotton With Growth Substances”. All interested will please attend. day, Thursday, Friday evenings, 7:00 to 8:00 o’clock. Operetta, group—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday afternoons 5 :00 to 5 :45 ; Wednesday evening, 7:00 to 8:00 o’clock. All men must be on time, and must not leave early. BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club will make a tour of inspection through the Veterinary Hos pital Thursday night, March 6th. All club members please be present and bring dues for second semester. The tour will start from the steps of the Veterinary Hospital. AZTECA CLUB The Azteca Club will hold a meeting Friday night at 7:00 o’clock in room 217, Academic Building. All members please be present as plans for a ban quet will be discussed. II ne uiscusseu. , H. V. VASQUEiZ LUTHERAN CLUB The A. & M. Lutheran Club will have its club picture made Thursday evening at 6:00 p. m. in front of the Y.M.C.A. All Lutheran students are requested to be there in their number two uniform. Legal Notice LANDSCAPE ART CLUB There will be a meeting of the Land scape Art Club in the Landscape Drafting Room Thursday night at 7:30. All mem bers be present. Refreshments will be served. Remember! Your closest and best bet for a good haircut is at the Y. M. C. A. BARBER SHOP in the “Y” or the VARSITY BARBER SHOP on New Campus SEE US NOW! LA SALLE HOTEL BRYAN, TEXAS 100 Rooms - 100 Baths Fire Proof R. W. HOWELL, Mgr. Class ’97 ELECTION NOTICE Ordinance No. 54. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. TEXAS, ORDER ING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELEC TION IN THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA TION, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1941, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE COUNCILMEN AND A CITY SECRE TARY, FIXING THE TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF HOLDING THE ELECTION AND APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS THEREFOR. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of College Station, that: A general election he and the same is hereby ordered to be held on the first Tuesday in April, 1941, the same being April 1, for the purpose of electing three Councilmen and a City Secretary of Col lege Station, Texas. - Be it further ordained that said elec tion be held in the Missouri-Pacific Sta tion of said City of College Station and the following persons are hereby appoint ed managers of said election, To-wit: SOCIOLOGY MAJORS All Rural Sociology Majors are request ed to come by the Rural Sociology of fice before Friday noon and see Joe Clepp. JUNIOR COLLEGIATE F.F.A. MEETING The Junior Collegiate Chapter of Fu ture Farmers of America will meet to night at 7:30 in the Agricultural En gineering lecture room. LONGHORN PICTURES Longhorn pictures will be taken of the addle and Sirloin and the Ex-4H Clubs Friday, March 7 at 5 p. m. in front of the Administration Buildi: ng. uniform and please be on time. FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON DEMOCRACIES “SHOULD THE UNITED STATES BE COME AN ARSENAL FOR THE DE MOCRACIES?” This will be the theme for a lively discussion at the Fellow ship Luncheon, Thursday. The leader will be Professor V. K. Sugareff. ROY L. DONAHUE, Chairman EX-4H CLUB ic r be 131 A. & who possibly can. The regular meeting of the Ex-4H Club will be held tonight at 7:30 in room I. Building. It is urged that all be present. SINGING CADETS Rehearsals are as follows: Regular, Entire Club—Monday, Mrs. L. S. Paine, Judge, and such addi tional assistants as may be deemed neces sary (to be arranged for by Mrs. Paine). The polls shall be opened promptly at 7 o’clock A.M. and shall be closed promptly at 7 o’clock P.M. Said election shall be held under the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas governing general elections, and only duly qualified voters who are resi dents of the City of College Station shall be allowed to vote. A copy of this Ordinance, signed by the Mayor of College Station, Texas, and at tested by the City Secretary, shall serve as a proper notice of said election. The Mayor is authorized and directed to have a copy of this Ordinance posted up in the City Office and at three other public places In the City of College Sta tion, and is further authorized and direct ed to have said election order published in the Battalion, a newspaper of general cir culation in the City of College Station, which notice shall be published three con secutive times, the date of the first pub lication, as well as the date of the post ing of said notices, to be not less than thirty days prior to the date of the elec tion. Passed and approved this the 20th day of February, 1941. APPROVED: Frank G. Anderson Mayor ATTEST: Sidney L. Loveless City Secretary Classified FOR RENT—Large room, two double beds—adjacent bath. Phone 4-7064. FOR SALE—1934 Ford Coupe, good con dition. $85.00. Box 2041, College Station, Texas. LOST—Battalion advertisements in red folder. Please return to Keith Hubbard in 37 Law or Battalion office for re ward. Fifteen members of the Uni versity of Minnesota medical school staff have bden assigned to army base hospital duty. PALACE THURS. - FRI. - SAT. Randolph Scott Robert Young —in— PREVUE 11 P. M. SATURDAY NIGHT Carole Lombard Robert Montgomery —in— “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” Also Shown Sun., Mon., Tues. COMING “Gone With The Wind” Talk about a swell treat... just sink your teeth into smooth DOUBLEMINT BUM Yes, ior real chewing satisfaction, fust sink your teeth into delicious DOUBLEMINT GUM. Velvety-smooth, full of refreshing flavor. Chewing DOUBLEMINT daily adds fun to sports, informal get-togethers, study sessions. Helps brighten your teeth and sweeten your breath, too. And costs so little! Buy several packages today . . . and enjoy delicious DOUBLEMINT every day. fill III t '< I I. fd. ■ 1 ■ A. L. Darnell, professor i* the dairy husbandry department, will leave today for Fort Worth where he will be superintendent of the dairy division of the Southwest ern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Darnell has held this pos ition for the past fifteen years. Get That Ole’ Hat Cleaned and Blocked The Guaranteed Way 15? Bryan Hatters Appearance Counts Get Ready for The Coast Artillery Ball and Corps Dance Send your clothes to the Campus Cleaners In New “Y” Over Exchange Store WILCOX-GAY PORTABLE RECORDIO Jr. ★ RECORDER ★ RADIO ★ PHONOGRAPH^ FEATURES • Sturdy, compact, attractive. • Built-in loop antenna • Weighs less than 20 pound* • Plays 10' and 12' record* CASH - TRADE TERMS AGGIELAND PHARMACY “Keep to the right at the North Gate and you can't go wrong.” Get Ready For The Coast Artillery Ball and Corps Dance For Good Hair Cuts Come To AGGIELAND BARBER SHOP North Gate — Across From Post Office SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY and MONDAY, MARCH 7TH, 8TH and 10TH 5* Iff 15? 10? 19? 25? 27? CARROTS—2 bunches LEMONS, LIMES, ORANGES—Each LETTUCE—Firm, 4 heads CELERY—California, Paschal, each SPUDS—Fancy White Burbanks, 5 lbs. CAL A VOS—(Best Avocados), S for APPLES—Yellow Newtons, Large, doz. U. S. GOV’T GRADED & INSPECTED CENTER CUT SHOULDER—lb. 21? ROUND BONE for SWISS—lb 23? PRIME RIB— First 4 ribs, lb 29? PRIME RIB—Last 3 ribs, lb. 25? STEAKS—Round, Loin, T-Bone or Club, lb 33? COLORADO LAMB—Leg Trimmed, lb 29? Rolled Shoulder, lb. 19?; Loin or Rib Chops, lb. 29? CHEESE—Kraft, American or Velveta, 2-lb. box 43?; Minn. Red Rind, lb. 23? FISH — OYSTERS — SHRIMP — HENS Crosse and Blackwells’s FRUIT or DATE NUT BREAD—2 reg. cans 25? Crosse and Blackwells’s CATSUP—Reg. 14 oz. bottle, 2 for 35? Libby, Stokley’s, Heinz BABY FOOD—3 cans 20? EGGS—Guaranteed, paper bag, doz. 15? Pillsbury’s Best FLOUR—24 lbs 79? 6 lbs 27? Dole or Libby’s PINEAPPLE JUICE—46 oz., 2 cans 49? CIGARETTES—Popular Brands - 15? SPINACH—Del Dixi, No. 2 cans* 3 for 25? MATCHES—Sunbeam, 2 boxes 5? Wilson’s 01’ Fashun BUTTER ROLL—lb 32? Pet or Carnation MILK—(Limit 2 deals), 6 small or 3 large 19? OLIVES—28? bottle Queen’s or stuffed, each —23? Imperial, Cloth Bag SUGAR—(Limit), 10 lbs. 47? CRISCO—3 lbs. (limit 2) 46? Vertical Pack, Small Whole, Silver Harvest GREEN BEANS—No. 2 can 15? MARSHMALLOWS—1 lb. Cello, 2 for 25? Large Variety Condensed SOUP—per can 5?; 6 cans 27? COFFEE—Maxwell House, 2 lb. can (limit 2) 45? JELLO—3 packages 14? OLEO—Parkay, 2 lbs. 35? SOAP—Palmolive, bar 5? PIGGLY WIGGLY Owned and Operated by Ray Oden Casey-Burgess Bldg. West Park If % r % r } r T ^ * .