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V 'S' J ‘V DIAL 4-5444 STUDENT TRI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF TEXAS A. & M. COLLEGE The Battalion DIAL 4-5444 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION VOLUME 41 122 ADMINISTRATION BLDG. COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, SATURDAY MORNING, SEPT. 20, 1941 Z275 NUMBER 6 Hervey Vows to Lead Class of’42 in Aggressive Program Unusual Order Prevails During Senior Meeting Signal Corps Expands For New Demand Trained Officers Badly Needed For Signal Corps Units The expansion of the Signal Corps R.O.T.C. unit at A. and M. was announced yesterday by Lt. G. P. Lerner, head of the Signal Corps at A. & M. This move is necessitated by the tremendous de mand for trained Signal Corps of ficers. . U All engineering freshmen and sophomores except those enrolled in agricultural and architectural engineering are now eligible for membership in the Signal Corps unit here. Liberal arts Freshmen and sophomores who are minoring in modern languages are also per mitted to sign up for the Signal Corps. The changed requirements for enrollment in the Signal Corps are as follows: For enrollment in M. S. 105 and 106, first year basic, enrollment in engineering, or min oring in a modern language (two years). For M.S. 205 and 206, sec ond year basic, continued enroll ment in the above courses. Junior-Seniors The course of instruction for the juniors and seniors has been divided into two groups, one classi fied as combatants and the other group known as the cryptograph ic specialists. The combatant group will be required to have completed the 1st and 2nd year basic cours es, continued enrollment in engi neering, and courses in telephone and radio communication as offer ed by the electrical engineering de partment. The prerequisites for the cryp tographic group are two years of a modern language or enrollment in the second year of a modern lang uage; or qualification as an expert chemist. In addition one must have com pleted the second year basic course. Another requirement is a 48 hour course in cryptography in both the 1st and second year advanced course to be offered by the Eng lish department. These crypto graphy courses are in lieu of the courses in telephone and radio com munication offered by the electri cal engineering department for the combatant group. A student who receives his re- (See SIGNAL CORPS, Page 2) Sherwood Receives Plaque At the eighteenth annual Texas Baby Chick Association banquet given this year in his honor, R. M. Sherwood, poultry husbandry expert of the Agricultural Experiment Station, was awarded a plaque attesting “22 years of unselfish service to Texas poultry- men”. A. H. Demke (right) of Stephenville, executive secretary of the association, is shown giving the plaque to Sherwood. Hedges Goes To Maryland For Chem Conference Hedges Will Represent Eighth Corps Area At National Defense Meeting Dr. C. C. Hedges, head of the Department of Chemistry and Di rector of the Firemen’s Training School, left Friday at noon for Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland, be ing called to represent the Eighth Corps Area in a National Defense conference. Major Eads, Chemical Warfare officer at Fort Sam Houston, noti fied Dr. Hedges Thursday of the conference; Dr. Hedges consented to go and left as soon as possi ble. Dr. Hedges, accompanied by an Oklahoma 1’epresentative, also from the Eighth Corps Area, will attend a school which gives in struction as to the structure and effect of incendiary bombs, and methods of fire-fighting in the con trol of this type of explosives. Dr. Hedges, in turn, will pass on the information he learns to the mem bers of the Firemen’s Training School next summer. He expects to be gone approxi mately two weeks and a half, and will return about October 7. The Twelfth Man This is “The Twelfth Man”, the new fight song which has been proposed for A. & M. Mention of this song was made at the Yell Practice held Thursday night. The song will be in troduced at the Tuesday night Yell Practice. Know the song by then. Texas Aggies—Down in Aggieland We’ve got Aggie Spirit to a man Stand united—that’s the Aggie theme We’re that twelfth man—on the team When we’re down—the going’s rough and tough We just grin and yell we’ve got the stuff To fight together for the Aggie Dream We’re the twelfth man on that fightin’ Aggie Team Faculty Dance Club Announces Architecture Club To Exhibit Paintings Marking the beginning of an im portant year, the Architectural So ciety will present an exhibit of paintings and drawings of the fac ulty Sunday on the fourth floor of the Academic building. The dis play will include renderings in water color, pastel, oils, and pen cil. The society which has chosen “Post War Building” as its theme, cordially invites the public to at tend the exhibit from two to five o’clock at which time the elevator will be in service. Town Hall Springs Second Surprise As Modern Choir From TSCW Engaged Springing a second surprise an nouncement in two days, Town Hall Manager Fred Smitham, announc ed today he had received accept ance from the Modern Choir of Texas State College for Women to appear as special guests on this year’s Town Hall program. One of the outstanding college musical groups in the state, the Denton singers will present their own “Hour of Charm” music to Town Hall ticket holders some time in early November or January. The exact date will be announced later, Smitham said, but the appearance of the choir is definite. Featuring popular songs, light classicals and many novelty ar rangements, the TSCW Choir con sists of some 30 girl singers, stu dent announcer and soloists. Their program usually offers special numbers, violin solos, and solos by members of the choir. The group has won acclaim throughout the state and has appeared before many outstanding audiences, con ventions, Federated Women’s Club convention, and has made regular appearances before the State Leg islature. One critic. said of their last season’s performance in Aus tin, “Thirty young charmsters in lovely gowns, with voices blended in perfect harmony, the TSCW Modern Choir is a vision in beau ty, and harmony of song in one.” The choir is directed by Dr. Wil liam Jones. With Red Nichols scheduled for a “Swing Session” on the night of October 10th in a Town Hall program prior to a scheduled Corps dance, Smitham stated he hoped to complete the full program for the season early next week. Fray and Braggiotti, outstanding piano duo, are being considered, togeth er with Alec Templeton, British artist of the ivory keys. Smitham said the full season’s program would include: Red Nich ols Swing Music, October 10; Helen Jepson, October 29th; Al bert Spalding, December 3rd; Quentin Reynolds, February 23rd; Agnes DeMille Dancers, March 5th; TSCW Modern Choir, date to be selected; Singing Cadets, date to be selected; Houston Symphony, Jan. 14th; and, either Fray & Braggiotti, Alec Templeton or some other outstanding artist. Smitham said if finances permitted he hoped to also add an outstanding swing band next spring. The full season’s ticket can be purchased by Aggies for $2.00 from company commanders, entitling holders to admission to all regu lar performances and the special attractions such as Red Nichols and TSCW Choir, Smitham added. Today Last Day To Get Batt Magazines Those students who still have Battalion Magazine cards and have not yet received their September issue of the publication should come by the Student Activities Of fice by noon today for their copy, Gene Wilmeth, Battalion circula tion manager said Friday. Activities Group To Rule on Y Money Rulings on how to divide the 20 percent of the Y. M. C. A. picture show proceeds among the various student clubs and societies will be decided next Wednesday at the 2:30 p.m. meeting of the Student Activ ities Committee, Tom Gillis, senior representative, told The Battalion Friday. Members of the committe in clude Dean F. C. Bolton, D. W. Wil liams, acting Dean of Agriculture, G. B. Wilcox, acting mayor; E. L. Angel, assistant to the president, Gillis, Don Gabriel, editor of The Battalion; Charlie Babcock, junior representative; R. L. Heitkamp, editor of the Longhorn; Roland Bing, editor of the Agriculturist; Billy Davis, editor of the Engineer; Fred Smitham, Town Hall man ager; and Alden Cathay, social secretary. ’41 Entertainments Going Up Fast Biology Club Shows Two Reel Film At Its Opening ’41 Meeting The Biology club had a highly successful meeting last night as it got off to a good start for the current year. After introductory remarks by R. S. Crawford, president of the dub, sponsors and members of the biology department were introduc ed to some new members. A two reel conversation film ti tled “Vanishing Herds” was then shown to the group after which the serving of ice cream ended the meeting. The club with a restricted limit of 40 student members still has a few openings left for anyone in terested in biology or taking at least one biology course. The next meeting will take place on the first Thursday in October, Jitterbug, Conga “Littlefoot” And Schottische Popular All those faculty members young enough in spirit and strong enough of physique to dance or watch are invited to the first dance of the Faculty Dance Club, stated Secre tary G. J. Samuelson, of the club in announcing that Friday, Sep tember 26 has been selected as the first date. It will last from 9-12 The club is made up of interested members of the college community and their guests, who make up the attendance at the nine dances held during the year. Everyone who would like to participate in or watch an occasional vigorous schottische, a stately “little foot,” a tepid conga, a jitterbug (rare at Faculty dances), as well as the conventional dances are urged to join in the fun. Light refresh ments are usually served to re vive those who take their dancing more seriously. Music will be furnished by the Aggieland Sextette, a selected group from the Aggieland Orches tra under the direction of R. B. (Toppy) Pearce. The admission price per dance is $1.10 including Federal tax; or a ticket for the whole series of dances may be purchased for $6.60, through either E. N. Holmgreen, president, or G. J. Eamuelson, sec retary of the club. ‘Most Modern AAA Building’ Three Story Structure On Corner of Campus To House State Ag Offices Work on the three story “most modern AAA building in the Unit ed States” that is being construct ed on the northwest corner of the campus is now well under way, E. N. Holmgreen, college business manager, told reporters yesterday afternoon. This building to be one of the largest at A. & M. will house the state offices of the Agricul tural Adjustment Administration and will be leased by the college to the Department of Agricul ture. The building was started early this month and will be completed some time in January. Twelve percent of all of the work handled by the AAA in the United States comes through the local office. The personnel of the offices have an annual payroll of over $750,000. Among the activities of this of fice are the agriculture conserva tion program, crop insurance pro gram, and marketing quota on cot ton, wheat, and rice. The cotton stamp program is also handled through the state organization. A & M Trains Men in National Defense Engineering Rules on Autos Posted By College In accordance with the College Regulations regarding the use of motor vehicles by students, all dormitory and day students should have registered their motor vehic les at the Commandant’s office yesterday, stated reports from the Commandant’s office. The registered cars are to be placed in designated parking areas immediately with the students of the Old Dormitory area parking their cars in the lot immediately north of the Petroleum Engineer ing building, and students of the New Area using the parking lots adjacent to dormitory No. 11. Day students are to park in the lot di rectly north of the old laundry building. Dean’s Team Threatened By New Movie Idea In an effort to keep candidates for “one way corps trips” of the Dean’s team on Nov. 15, Capt. W. S. McCuIley, C.W.S., and the Scholarship Honor Society, have come up with an idea which looks like it will get across the idea of how to study from a visual standpoint. Plans at present call for a movie short to be made showing an Ag gie in his hole, getting those assignments done when they are due. Also to be included will be use of the libi'ary and other facil ities available at the college. Capt. McCuIley has asked that any student owning a 16 mm movie camera report to him at his office on the third stoop of Ross Hall where he may try out for the job of cameraman on the film. In a statement to the seniors of ’42 following his election as class president Thursday night at Guion Hall, Dick Hervey, captain of K Infantry promised that he would do all in his power “to guide the senior class in regaining its lost prestige and again bear the responsibilities of governing and leading the corps.” Hervey was elected at a meet ing hailed by many as the most orderljy in the history of the class of ’42. Other officers who were chosen to aid him were War ren Ringgold, “G” Field Artillery, vice president; Elmo Buehrig, sec retary; R. D. Brown, “A” Infan try, Secretary; and Jack Wolfe, “C” Field Artillery, class historian. Ringgold offered to “do all with in my power to help Dick and carry out the desires of the class.” Corps Trips After the election of the new officers the subject of corps trips was discussed. With the Fort Worth trip already made official it was decided to petition the faculty committee for an unofficial corps trip to Houston for the Rice game. It was voted also to petition the committee for excused absences for the Arkansas game. The de cision for the petition for the Ar kansas game was made since the A. & I. game at San Antonio will be played at night and will afford ample time after Saturday morn ing classes to go to the game. Senior Sections Senior sections were designat ed in Guion Hall, which is to re place the Assembly Hall as a pic ture show, as rows 11 to 27 in the middle section of the lower seats and the first two rows of the bal cony all the way across. Senior sections at the football games will be selected by a committee and announced at a later date. An investigation is to be carried out concerning the possibilities of taking dates to games at Kyle Field and on corps trips with stu dent tickets. A move was carried to set aside each Wednesday and Sunday as “boot day.” This is the first year that the seniors have set aside a special day to wear boots. This does not mean that boots cannot be worn at any time desired, but seniors are requested to make a special effort to wear them on these days. Latest Report on Movies The latest repert on the motion picture situation was presented to the class by Tom Gillis. Gillis said (See HERVEY, Page 4) National defense training courses 1 in engineering science and man agement under supervision of the school of engineering at A. & M. college in cooperation with the U. S. Office of Education this summer have supplied industry with hun dreds of skilled workmen badly needed at this time, according to Dean Gibb Gilchrist. On September 22, 18 additional courses will be given here at A. & M., in Houston, Fort Worth, and in Kilgore. It has been the ex perience of those who have taken the courses offered so far that plenty of jobs are awaiting them, even before completion of the courses. It was for this reason that the school of engineering decided to send instructors to the trainees rather than have all of them come to A. & M. for the classes. While 11 courses again will be taught at the college, four will be given in Houston, three in Fort Worth, and one in Kilgore. All of these classes are to start about September 22, and full informa tion may be obtained by writing J. T. L. McNew, civil engineering department. At A. & M., the following courses will be given: Camp Sanitation, Chemistry of Powder and Explo sives, part B, Materials Testing and Inspection, Surveying and Map ping, Architectural Drafting, Structuarl Drafting, Radio Com munications, Power and Electric Circuits, Advanced Engineering Drawing, X-Rays and Chemistry of Testing of Industrial Materials. The courses to be offered at Houston include Budgeting and Cost Accounting, Principles of Chemical Engineering and Petrol eum Refining. The courses to be given in Fort Worth are Design of Structural Elements, Advanced Structures and Aircraft Inspection. The course at Kilgore will be Fuel and Lubricant Testing. Large Number Employed Men who took the materials test ing and inspection courses found positions with the highway depart ment, army engineers, naval bases, aircraft companies and the Pitts burg Testing Laboratories. En rollment was 32 and 25 are employ ed, others are planning to take advanced work. In structural drafting classes, 28 out of 31 were given employment before completing the course, and jobs were awaiting the three who finished. Ten out of 26 taking engineering drawing were employ ed before finishing the course and the others had their choice of jobs upon completion. In surveying and mapping 35 started the course, a few took jobs before completion, 20 were employ ed upon completion and the oth ers are taking an advanced course. Promotions Given The fuel and lubricant testing course was given for men already employed, but all of them have been given promotions by their companies. In camp sanitation the 28 men enrolled were employed upon com pletion by departments of health in the state and in army units. There is a demand at all times for men in the electrical division, and the course in power and electric circuits was rushed to completion in order for the men to accept posi tions being held open for them. R. Verle Johnson To Make Forestry Films R. Verle Johnson of the Texas Forest Service will leave soon to make new motion pictures to be used by the two traveling motor ized units of the forest service in East Texas. These units operate the year-round and entertain and instruct each year at least 100,- 000 people who live in the forests of East Texas. Comedies and educational fea tures are shown in addition to the Forest Service films. The trucks are also equipped with a phono graph and sound system to enter tain the audience with music. The operator makes a short talk on how those who live in the for ests can best use and protect them. In the summer the shows are us ually presented outdoors and in winter indoors. Jewish Students Get Authorized Absences For Religious Holiday Authorized absences for religious holidays will be given to Jewish students for September 22 and October 1, Lieut. Joe E. Davis, as sistant commandant, said yester day. To obtain the absence slips those students desiring them should turn in regular passes for leave to the commandant’s office and ask that “authorized” be stamped on the backs of the slips. Death of Y Step Yell Practice Tradition on Progress Docket A new site for Aggie yell prac tices. The long-time tradition of hear ing the yell leaders make their nightly spiels from the Y steps is fast nearing its end. Work orders have already been issued for a new yell stand which is to be built around the north steps of Goodwin Hall by the lat ter part of next week, if the de partment of buildings and college utilitiec meets its schedule, the corps will start grouping around the new structure. Yell leaders will still be able to cautiously pace back and forth across a set of concrete steps as they have been accustomed to in the past since the plans are that the leaders of the twelfth man shall deliver their five a week dur ing football season from the Good win steps. The ever-growing Ag gie band will occupy the flanking parts of the stand. At the new stand the corps will no longer have to stare into glaring lights behind the yell lead ers as has been the case the past several seasons at the Y. Plans for the new stand include three large flood lights that are to be placed at advantageous spots. The landscape arts department is having the large shrubs ground the site removed and is making ar rangements to have the entire ar ea gravelled. The movement to change the place of yell practice came about because of the crowded condii tions which have been growing worse and worse as the college in creased its enrollment in the past few years.