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I Page 4 — RUDDER DUST — (Continaed From Paso 2) cial guidons to their respective squadrons at the last meeting of the detachment. It was a pleasure to everyone present to see these new banners that will be carried in every parade in which we take part. Squadron I banner went to Os car F. Weed; Squadron II will get theirs at an early date; Squadron III was represented by Eugene I. Agnew, who accepted the guidon for his squadron. Willie N, Pannell will carry the Squadron Four guidon; and James O. Gist will proudly carry the guidon for the Fifth Squadron. Those boys in Squadron Five nigh busted the buttons off their shirts when Captain Hill present ed the merit ribbons on the squad ron’s guidon, the ribbons won at the last parade honoring Col. Wel- ty. HART THROBS (Continued From Page 2) hours of study. Gentlemen, we at Texas A. & M. are receiving the finest training possible, at a great expense to the government. Why not put Squadron Five out in front aca demically as well as we have done in the past in military achieve ment? On display in the window of the Aggieland Studio is an artistical ly oiled picture of an army offi cer, none/other than our plans and training officer, Lt. Albert S. Kelly. Give credit where credit is due. Yes sir. It is due to Squadron Five for marching to mess forma tions in that excellent style that sets them off from any well drill ed unit, even the Marines admit these boys really do it. If you don’t believe Rufus ask any one of our tactical officers. They do not show favoritism to any particular unit. Catalina Swim Trunks are styled to fit in a host of new gabardines . . . lastex or fine knits. Choose your favorite col or from our complete stock. Gabardines $2.50 Knit or Lastex Swim Trunks $1.95 to $5 flTaldropgfi “Two Conrenient Stores’* College Station Bryan Squadron Five extends their deepest condolences to Amos Braun whose grandmother passed away at her home in Indiana on Friday of last week. long distance at the “Y” phone booth, while the conversation was heard distinctly by two men on the old drill field. That spacious court on Mitchell’s lower floor is being threatened by a “face lifting” by students Alvin Swanson, Dave Williams and a tall man with a beard, to install a “bier garten” in that breezy spot. Grand opening soon! Last week-end’s college dance was definitely successful—at least to those in “Mitch” whose rooms face the street. Mystery? . . . Why is Squadron Three turning in to the corporal, buckets, mops, and brooms? Mere ly for a check. Better luck next time, fellows. His fellow student officers through this column request that Mr. de Montel please make drill formation on time, also to wear his G.I. shoes instead of his bedroom slippers. —GLEANINGS— (Continued from Page 2) trying to prove that he is not a moron . . . Squadron One is get ting a basketball team to play the mighty (?) Squadron Three. All interested in trying out for the teeam see Mister William ' White . . . We think that the issuing of two passes a month is swell. Now all we need is to get paid twice a month! . . . Richard Davis wants to borrow someone’s voice until his returns. He lost his voice on the drill field the other day. Any one finding it please return it to him. Mister Talmage Quick, squadron "commander, informs us that Count Fleet is a sure thing to win the Kentucky Derby . . . The Ken tucky Dermy was held two weeks ago, Mister Quick . . . We tried to think of a clean joke to tell but we don’t know any clean ones . . Latest rumor . . . There isn’t any stork. Charles Dean Rogers (Beau Joe) has received a lovely snap shot of his correspondent from Denton. She’s really a beauty, fel lers; her name is Mary Ann Dig gers. Ralph Kauffman, 24-year-old University of Iowa law student, received the highest grade in re cent state bar examinations de spite the fact he is blind. Ml Mill AIR CREW QUIZ NUMBER 1 1. Why is a Jap plane called a Zero? 2. To insure your walking away from a jump, how often should a “chute” be repacked? 3. What section of a wing con tributes the most lift? 4. Some of us may be engaged in aeromacy. It’s not that lovely thing that holds your hand in the movies! What is it? 5. Just what does the word “av iation” mean? 6. You should know what the troposphere is—or do you? 7. Duck! Here comes a bunch of “Yellow Perils.” What would you be dodfeing? 8. In the near future y’all will be seeing “flying eggbeaters.” At what would you be ogling? 9. The instructor says, “wash-in your wing” so you naturally do what? 10. If told to “feather your prop” would you heave a sack of ‘goose down’ at it? No, then what? ANSWERS TO AIR CREW QUIZ 10. Adjust the angle of your props so that the blade adges face into the wind. 9. Correct for better stabiliza tion. 8. Helicopters 7. Navy N3N trainers—students at the controls, beware! 6. That section of the atmos phere in which we live. 4. Weather forecasting. ’Tis the flying of heavier-than- air-craft, simple ? 3. The top section. 2. Every 60 days. 1. It was built in year ending in zero. — PROPWASH- (Continued From Page 2) result in a vigorous Saturday aft ernoon drill session. Many a Squadron No .2 student moves faster to formations here at A. & M. than he ever did before in his life. But this does not in clude, A/S Jack Wright, in room 15 in Mitchell. Jack is acustomed to hurrying off at a moments no tice because he is a veteran fire man. The Oklahoma City lad was a sophomore at Oklahoma A. & M. College when he received his call to duty orders. He helped pay his schooling expenses by wheeling a “firehorse” at thq College Fire Station. Incidentally that institu tion has the only Firemanship school in the southwest and one of the finest in the nation. The 2nd Squadron cannot stand by and see the 3rd Squadron pro claim the basketball title without some competition. No. 2 is new and has not had very much time to ( get settled by undoubtedly there are enough basketball players among us to get a five together to challenge No. 3. Anyone interested report to room 13 at Mitchell and perhaps a quintent can be organi zed to trim Squadron No. 3. Squadron 2 men are getting their first taste of their new schedule. Physical Education is bringing in the earliest reports—in the form of rusty joints and forgotten mus cles being loosened. The mental loosening up is a bit uncertain but this week’s quizes will put that “cfainium” to work. With a steady diet like this we expect some gratifying results. Better watch your slaps, men, there’s an Indian on the loose! He is none other than Thomas G. Smith or Misco (meaning Water Oak) from Dustin, Oklahoma, and he is one-fourth Creek Indian. This new Squadron No. 2 mem ber attended Chlicco Government School in Arkansas City, Kansas and Bacone College at Muskogee, Oklahoma, which, incidentally, is the only exclusive Indian College in the United. States, prior to his enlistment in the Air Corps April 6, 1942. His wife, the former Irene Fields, is a full blood Creek Ind ian and is known in the language of her people as Ahkloahden (mean ing Flower Warden,) and is com ing to visit him soon, boys, so get set to see a real Indian beauty. Any time you fellows have a few spare minutes you might run up to Room No. 50, Foster Hall and learn about old Indian customs first hand. We’re sure Smith will be glad to oblige. The men of the “Terrible Two” are looking forward to being treat ed to new quarters in the near fu ture. The latest “laff” credit goes to Mr. Kenneth Schroppel who was talking to his “heart beat” via Residents Asked To Reduce Use of Water Because of Shortage Residents of Bryan and College are urged by Mayor E. E. Yeager of Bryan and Mayor Ernest Lang ford of College Station to ‘Conserve the cities’ water as much as pos sible in watering victory gardens, because of an acute water short age. All people are asked to refrain from watering lawns and to use economy in the household. Although the water supply of Bryan and College Station is ade quate to meet normal needs, the increase in population as a result of military activities in Bryan and College Station, has caused a strain THE BATTALION- —COTT ON— (Continued From Page 1) of Agriculture maintains for de termining the spinning value of various samples of cotton is locat ed in the Textile Engineering building at the Texas A. & M. Col lege. The research work which this laboratory has done and the equipment and facilities of the laboratory itself will be available for instruction, Dr. Trotter advis ed. Cotton ginners, cotton classers, professional workers in agriculture and others in attendance can ob serve how this research is conduct ed. They will learn why certain types of cotton previously thought perfectly satisfactorily are becom ing unpopular because they create problems in the mill such as exe cutive waste and lower breaking strength. Instruction in the 1943 Summer Cotton School will be in charge of a man who has had long and successful experience in classing, buying and handling cotton for one of the world’s largest cotton firms. In addition, he is qualified to instruct experienced cotton handlers who desire to prepare themselves to take an exeamina- tion for a Federal Cotton Class- er’s License, Dr. Trotter stated. In view of the acute shortage of cotton classers thoughout the South, the 1943 school will be open to women. Already several have written the school director indi cating their desire to attend. In terest in the school also has been shown from many points in other cotton producing states, in the Republic of Mexico and other countries to the south. Those unable to attend the school for the entire six weeks but who desire as much training as possible can enroll for any two-weeks per iod. It is suggested, however, that such parties be present the first third of the course, May 31 to June 12, as this period will offer the widest variety of training. All who complete the entire course will be given a "certificate indicating the work done. —FIREMEN— * (Continued from Page 1) Bray ton, director, War Depart ment Civilian Protection School, Loyola University, Nejw Orleans, La., will talk on The Chemistry of Fires at the forenoon session, and on Fires from the Sky (in the aft ernoon. Speaker at the banquet that night will be Dr. W. B. Russ, past president, Texas Medical As sociation. General assembly for May 26 will be under the' direction of George C. Hawley, chief engineer, Texas Fire Insurance Commission. Civilian Defense as Is Affects the Fire Service will be handled by Jack W. Mason, chief, Fire De fense Section, Office of Civilian Defense, Washington, D. C. Illus trated Blackout will be demonstrat ed by Ivan M. Purinton, New Or leans Public Service Co. Eugene Sanders, fire prevention chief and assistant State Fire Marshal, will preside at general assembly on May 27. Chief Gar land W. Fulbright, in charge fire men’s training, Kelly Field, San Antonio, will discuss Fire Extin guishers. Sabotage Investigations will be explained by a representa tive of the Federal Bureau of In vestigation. on the water supply, officials stated. Plans are now underway to drill at least one or possibly two more wells to aid the water sit uation. Until these wells are put into service, however, all persons are asked to conserve water as much as possible. -TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 18, 1943 SPARKS and SCOPES NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL NEWS FRESHMAN RADAR CO. 27 STARTING OFF WITH A BANG The lads in “freshman” Com pany 27 who wonder about the background of their student com pany commander, Harvey Baxter, may be interested to know that he received a degree in electrical engineering at Oregon State Col lege and, for several years prior to his enlistment, was employed by a power company in the state of Washington. Don’t be fooled by F. P. Adams’ shortness of stature. This pint- sized sailor from “Way beyond the hills of Idaho” sends sections one to four through their physical paces each morning and is fast whipping the bigger boys into shape. No longer is he greeted with such remarks as “get out of that hole, shortstop.” “You can’t have everything,” say those who argue the merits of Texas A. & M. against the school at Oklahoma A. & M. and we are instantly reminded of our soft beds and free clean linen. “But I don’t want everything,” says Charlie “I don’t have a mid dle name” Gray. “I’ll gladly ex change the linen for just one of the three WAVES for every sail or in Oklahoma. As for the beds, I don’t use mine enough to fully enjoy it anyway.” The shortage of gals in College Station and its environs made lit tle difference to smooth and hand some Ted Rollins, Portland, Ore gon’s gift to Radar, who did well enough on his first two liberties to warrant a change of nickname from “Kewpie” to “Romeo.” Speaking of Portland reminds us that the Rose City is well rep resented by 10 men who sit at one table and fight over the meagre butter allowance thrice daily. Among them are A1 Zimmerman, rated as one of the top ranking professional golfers in the coun try. A1 in his farewell links ap pearance, before donning the blue jackets garb, lost to the famous Ben Hogan by the narrow margin of a single missed putt on Zim’s home course at Alderwood Coun try Club in the Rose City. Only two weeks have elapsed but already the newcomers are fast learning that the old-timers were certainly making no refer ence to avoirdupois when they greeted the then-new arrivals with the now familiar cry of “you’ll thin out.” —Don Anthony Casciato, Co. 27 ■ If J! jpf ■ ft , y When hi Doubt About Your Byes or Your Glasses Cum mil DR. J. W. PAYNE OPTOMETRIST 1M 8. Mate Brrma N«at *• Fata— Tl»— OFFICIAL NOTICES There’s many a grown-up fellow would like to be in the spot young T. Clyde Freeland is here. He’s planting a great big kiss on the cheek of blonde and beauteous June Clyde. And why not? She’s his mama! June is the photogenic lady who came to Hollywood by way of the footlights, having been Eddie Cantor’s leading lady in “Banjo Eyes.” Universal Pictures will present her in “Hi’Ya Chum” with the Ritz Brothers, Jane Fra- zee, Robert Paige and others. Agronomy Prof Now On Exploration Trip For Rubber in Brazil Dr. R. L. Donahue of the Agron omy Department, who recently left the College for Washington and Miami, has vleft Miami by air for prazil where he is working at rub ber exploration work. Dr. Donahue had to go to Washington for or ders and instructions before leav ing for South America. He arrived in Brazil last Mon day afternoon but still has 2,000 miles to go to the scene of his work. While in Brazil, Dr. Dona hue’s headquarters will be at Ma- naos, so called “Rubber Capitol” of South America. -COMMENCEMENT - (Continued from Page 1) recovery work, Mr. Bennett holds several patents in the field of drilling and production of petrol eum and natural gas. Mr. Ben nett graduated from A. & M. in 1917 in mechanical engineering. Lawrence W. Wallace, a grad uate of A. & M. in mechanical en gineering in 1903, also will be given the Doctor of Engineering degree. Mr. Wallace is director of engineering and research for the Crane Company, Chicago. The Doctor of Laws degree will be conferred upon Karl Hoblit- zelle, of Dallas, head of the In terstate Amusement Company, president of the Dallas Civic Fed eration, chairman of plans for ob servance of the centennial of the statehood of Texas, and ardent worker in numerous other civic enterprises. Valedictory address will be de livered by Robert Lee Gulley of San Antonio, whose grades have been high throughout his entire collegiate career. Final review will be held Sat urday morning, May 22, and on the following day the entire Jun ior and Senior class of R.O.T.C. will be ordered to active duty for officer training. A total of 1463 already have graduated since December 7, 1941. There are 186 candidates for degrees at this time. Under the speed-up program of Texas A. & M. in wartime, classes were rushed through to gradua tion. In January, 1942 there were 85, in May 1942 the graduates numbered 717, and in September the total was 142. Graduated last January were 619 and the forthcoming graduating class of approximately 175 will be the fifth since declaration of war, 1638 soldiers with college degrees. The new semester will begin at A. & M. June 1, and although the college is handling special train ing for detachments of the Navy, Marines, Air Corps and Army Specialized Training program, the regular courses will be offered for freshmen now completing their fi nal year in high school. Dean F. C. Bolton recently an nounced that any boy in a Texas high school can obtain conditional admission in advance of gradua tion by sending a statement from Classified WANTED—Man’s bicycle. Good condi tion. Phone 4-7244. WANTED to RENT—Three or four room furnished apartment in College Hills or College Park. Call Ens. Wise, 4-1100. WANTED to BUY—Lignt used car, late model. Will pay cash. Call Ens. Wise, 4-1100. LOST—1 Silver name plate braclet. No name on plate. Reward. Contact H. B. Skidmore, No. 67 Puryear. LOST—Girls’ saphire ring in ladies rest room. Humble station at East Gate. Finder please notify Battalion Office. Liberal Reward. WILL BUY 18 Electric fans in good condition. 5 radios and 12 student lamps. Pay good prices. See Buford Dorm 5, room 422. LOST—A LL Duplex Decitreg slide rule with name Teddy Scheid on case. Finder please return to T. G. Scheid, Room 315 Dorm 5 for reward. Harley Davidson Motorcycle for sale in excellent condition. Contact Bill Dowley at 102 Fan in street. If you have lost your receipt for your 1944 Longhorn please come by the Student Activities office before 5 p.m. Thursday, May 20. If you fail to do this you may be delayed in receiving your Longhorn. Scholarship Honor Society will meet tonight in the 2nd Y Lounge. The meet ing will start at 5 p.m. and will be over by 6:30. Junior members are especially urged to attend. STUDENT WAITERS NEEDED—The Dining Halls are in urgent need of stu dent waiters for the period of May 21st through June 6th. Any student who can be here to work that time is urged io contact the Placement Office at once. The wages during this period will be $1.60 plus board and room. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT—All stu dents who wish part-time employment during the coming term are urged to file either an application renewal or an ap plication with the Placement Office be tween now and the end of the term. Re newals will be accepted beginning Mon day, May 10th. EMPLOYMENT SUPERVISORS—Super visors of student employment are request ed to turn in assignment cards for stu dents now employed with your depart ment. The cards may be turned in at any time between now and May 20th. Please be sure to give a rating of the student’s performance. Announcements "All students graduating from the School of Agriculture this semester should call at my office and fill out personnel blanks. E. J. Kyle, Dean. An additional refund of $1.88 on the Medical Fee will be paid to all Junior and Senior dormitory students who were inducted in March. For day students the refund will amout to $2.07. These refunds will be paid at the Fiscal Department from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning Fri day, May 14. According to College Regulations, “The diploma of the College with the appro priate degree will be granted to the stu dent . . . who has satisfied certain re quirements.” One of these requirements reads as follows: “Unless excused by proper authority he must be present in person at the graduation exercises.” These include the baccalaureate sermon at 10:30 a.m. and the commencement program at 6:00 p.m. on May 21, 1943. Number two khaki uniform with khaki tie will be worn by all candidates, except those who have had permission to wear civilian clothes throughout the semester. By order of President T. O. Walton. E. P. Humbert, Chairman Commencement Committee. “To Agricultural Juniors and Seniors: I wish 4 to impart a brief message to juniors and seniors who are being called into the service of their country before receiving their degrees. You are being, asked to make a real sacrifice at the very beginning of your service to ydur country. You have made this without complaint and ypu are to be honored and congratulated upon that at titude. I want to express the earnest hope that every one of you will be able to return to this institution at the close of thi: ing to De a fine oppi ricultural leadership in the variou eel sure that i rests to complet th my very best wishes for your tup m the various ines of agriculture. I feel sure that it rill be to your best interests to complete our education. Wit future success and happiness and for am. future success and hi plenty of good luck, I •Sincerely yours, E. J. Kyle, Dean School of Agriculture.” ZOOLOGY SEMINAR—Review Topics btained floor GRADUATING SENIORS On Wednesday, May 19, bulletin there will be in the Ad- e sen- e re posted on a bulletin board in the ministration BuildH.g a list of those iors who have completed all of th quirements for a degree and who are eligible to participate in the Commence ment Exercises. This bulletin will remain posted throughout May 19-20-21 and every candidate is urged to consult it to de termine his status. R. G. Perryman, Assistant Registrar. Meeting’s Called meeting Brazos Union Lodge 129 tonight at 8 o’clock. There will be work in the E. A. Degree. All members ting bre wor All •hren dially invited to be R. M. J. W. HALL, Secretary. and visiting brethren are cor- ly invited to be pre R. M. SEARCY, W.M. LISTEN TO WTAWi his high school principal that he is now pursuing sufficient work to graduate June 1 or thereabouts. “I urge every high school sen ior to make his reservation at Texas A. & M. College now, in order that we may reserve accom modations for him”, Dean Bolton said. “A year in college prior to induction in the armed forces will be just that much toward a col lege education and a year in col lege now, with satisfactory pro gress in studies could mean that, the student might be deferred to complete the course, or be more apt to be selected for additional college work after induction.” Tuesday, May 18 6:02-6:40:14—-Texas Farm and Home Program—TQN—Extension —Miss Bess Edwards—“Roundup of Neighborhood Leader Activi ties.” Physical Education—W. L. Penberthy—“Physical Fitness.” 11:25 a.m. Today’s Summary on the Home Front. 11:30 a.m. Economics Dept.— Mr. Nutter. 11:55 a.m. Chats to Texas Home makers. 11:55 a.m. Town Crier. 12:00 a.m. Sign-off. Wednesday, May 19 6:02-6:40:14—Texas Farm and Home Program—TQN — Poultry Husbandry—D. H. Reid—“Baby Turkeys.” Triple A—B. F. Vance —“Farm Machinery.” 11:25 a.m. Today’s Summary on the Home Front. 11:30 a.m. Marching with the American Red Cross. 11:45 a.m. Extension-Program— Lee County Home Demonstration Agent. 11:55 a.m. Town Crier. 12:00 a.m. Sign-off. «; rtfs "HOW ABOUT A COCA-COLA" "LECTURES OVER. WE'RE ON OUR OWN NOW" "HELP YOURSELF, MEN. I KEEP A FEW DOLLARS IN NICKELS JUST FOR 'COKE TIME'" : "WANK YOU, SIR — I'VE GOT A REAL THIRST" In spite of the decrease of en rollment at the University of Ore gon, figures for the number of library reserve books checked out overnight are on the increase. “Remember reading that in your news paper? That’s a real story from the South Pacific. When it’s time to stand by for refreshment, that’s the job for ice-cold Coca-Cola. Goes right where thirst comes from and refreshment comes to take its place. That’s why nothing takes the place of ice-cold Coca-Cola. It has a taste and re freshing qualities all its own.” BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY