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THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 1, 1943- -THE BATTALION- RUDDER DUST by A/S Jack E. Shaw The victims of today’s “non- com” parade are Corporal William G>. Tyler and Corporal Marilyn D. Worrell. Corporal Tyler has the dubious honor of keeping the men of Squadrons Three and Five ‘eager’ and on the well-known pellet. Mr. Tyler hails from the fair village of Tabor City, North Carolina and first saw the light of day through an unsteady eye, exactly twenty- one years ago. As far as it was possible to de termine, his favorite sport is base ball, along with various and sun dry others—mostly sundry. May we quote: There is nothing like a good game of baseball to brighten up your days and nights! end quote. Bill was engaged in the manu facturing industry before he was called to the service and says that “they are really putting out the materials on the home front.” (We were all relieved to hear these gems of wisdom.) The corporal, along with his bosom pals, Corporal Bowers and Corporal Worrell were all sent to Atlantic City, New Jersey and then on to San Antonio Cadet Training Center. Out of the five best drill instructors there, these men were the first three. At this point I must pause for a few minutes while the staff gently urges an amiable little stinker out of the office. The little fellow was good natured enough about it all, but you know that skunks have that certain air about them. Continuing, but now with Cor poral Marilyn D. Worrell, it is definitely decided that he comes from Wilmington, North Carolina, and also has existed for twenty- one years. Corporal Worrell was busy in the trucking and freight business at Wilmington before entering the Army. A good-sized book coulld be filled with all the hair-raising epi sodes that Mr. Worrell has had. For some VERY interesting stories about what not to do, see this gen tleman at either Squadron Three or Squadron Five headquarters or Aggieland Pharmacy. During his six-month stay at the “SAACC” Merlin spent a great share of his time giving the men lectures on the Manual of Arms, Hygiene, Articles of War and the many others that we are all fa miliar with. He is adept at all phases of drilling and extended order, so everybody that would like to brush up on their marching, is welcome to see the Corporal and he would be only too glad to see that they are taken through the routines. ATTEN’SHUN...$/ip info these top-ranking Bos tonians’ military approved oxfords. Step out Walk- Fitted for ACTION. Walk-Fitted BOSTONIANS Approved for military wear $8.95 to $12.50 Other Military Styled Oxfords $5.95 up CLOCKIERS SHOE DEPT. B. C. Allen, Owner College and Bryan 1— ACID NEWS DRIFTING By A/S Fred J. Rosenthal Farewell to an Aviator Good night, dear heart, the crim son dawn will find Your craft a silver speck above the deep, All these pleasures you have left behind Will be as dreams to one who wakes from sleep. You will have new surroundings far away And other friends that you had never known, And in the strain of battle day by day You may forget the ones you called your own. But when your plane is in the thick of fight And all hell’s lightnings seem to cleave the blue, Know that these lips that you have kissed tonight Will be beseeching God to care for you. And when the shells of war shall shriek no more And peace shall roll away the mist of fear, Should you come back to this old vine-clad door You’ll find a faithful friend still waiting here. —from a student’s sweetheart at home. Dusting Off the Old Ones When I saw a soldier coming from the mess hall with egg all over his mouth I didn’t say, “He looks good in anything he eats.” Please Rush Season Ticket Miss Esmeralda claims those fan dances and bubble dances are too tame. She’s planning to do a dance with smoke rings. —via La Crosse, Wis., paper The Labor Shortage The manpower shortage must be acute when a lovely young maiden of 18 marries a hombre of 54. Jest in Passing Since Sgt. Cohen took the Island of Lampedusa single handed don’t you think they should rename it Cohen-y Island? Ever since Uncle Mort got that job in a defense plant he takes e half-pint to bed with him. Says he has to sleep tight. Famous Last Words Your three minutes are up. Thinks You Never Hear You look tired, sit down and take it easy. Pet Peeves To enter and usherless movie house, grope around in the dark for an empty seat, sit down in it, and then find out it isn’t. Gremlin Gus i Alan E. Goldsmith The next bigger-than-ever Wing Ball is going to take place on the evening of Friday, July 16. Re liable sources have it that any stu dent officer who presents himself minus a date will place himself in a very precarious position. The men of the detachment seem to have consolidated their positions in regard to gals for the dance as a result of countless visits to Hous ton and Dallas. It is up to you fellows to write a nice letter to that young lady and make certain that she is present for the big night. Perhaps these few will make an end of all moron jokes. Ever hear the one about the moron who: Sa luted all refrigerators in camp be cause he thought one might be General Electric? Or the one who moved to town because he heard the country was at war? Or may be the one who got off a street car backwards because he heard that two women were going to grab his seat? There’s one in every squadron: He’s always the last one to show lip for formations, always the first one to complain when he gets his just reward, always the first to find fault in others. Let’s get rid, of this chap. Everyone seems rested after their respective jaunts to the big cities and are all set to return as soon as Uncle Sam remembers his sons with the monthly allow ance. Here today; gone tomorrow: That’s the way it goes with our pay. League Standings Bomber League ACTD STAFF Alvin B. Cooter Editor-in-Chief Jack E. Shaw Managing Editor Fred J. Eosenthal Associate Editor Alan E. Goldsmith Associate Editor Max E. Stump Associate Editor Charles Donnelly Squadron I Editor Joseph E. Platt Squd. Two Editor Martin E. Ismert, Jr. Squadron III Editor William R. Peters .... Squadron V Editor The Big Surprise A/S Roland EL Tornquist The hall was packed! With anx ious eyes We waited for the great surprise. It came! As one we hit our feet— Not one man loitered on his seat. And down the aisle in all that still Walked our commander—Captain Hill. The mike was raised without a word; Lieutenants bowed low on their knees. At last the great command was heard— “Young gentlemen, at ease!” “Young warriors, you are here to be Prepared to fight for liberty— Prepared to stand, to fight, to give, So that America can live. We know you sweat; we know you’re good . . . The best of all our young man hood!” And then to close these words he used; “Relief is on the way,” he said. But how that phrase has been abused! “Relief!” My God, I’m almost dead! Oh, Lord, please hear by prayer today . . . Take part of this “relief” away. This soldier’s prayer please don’t deny . . . I have to be alive to fly! Service Record A/S George A. Martin Today the subject of our column is A/S William L. Rowless former Staff Sergeant and Gunner. Bill was born on January 26, 1921 in Altoona, Pennsylvania where he attended both grade school and high school. Altoona High School, by the way, is one of the largest in the country. During high school Bill was on the gym team for three years, specializing in hand balanc ing. He was also on the wrestling team for two years. While in his last year of school he organized a hand-balancing routine with two of his teammates and began giv ing professional performances. Af ter leaving schol they began a tour of the country playing on the stage and also in clubs and hotels. During this time Bill also became (See RECORDS, Page 4) HART THROBS Squadron V I just returned from a hot soft- ball game between Squadron “The Winnah” One and our solid sendin’ nine. Both teams were very good, but only six innings were played, so our boys really didn’t have time to show their true worth. There will come another time, though. Here are the John Hancocks of the nine spots: Earl “You-Know-Who” McCutcheon, catcher; Allen “Dig- Me-Jack” DaBarry, second base; Wayne “Line Drive” Rickart, out field; Howard Eaves, center field; J. C. Barber, left field; Bill “Var ga” Fleming, right field; Ralph, “Sweetwater” Stewart, pitcher; Robert Bartholomew, first base; Jack Wizant, third base; John Bil- lingsly, short field; Ira “Planta tion Club” Broyles, left field; and John “And Jump” Prochaska, cen ter field. I hear A-10 had a flood last night. For further details, please see Bill “Rainmaker” Newton. Warren Bennett and Bill Peters (See HART THROBS, Page 4) World Philosophies By A/S Alvin B. Cooter There are three great philoso phies that prevail and control the world today. The first, based on the suprem acy of might over right, says that war between nations is! inevitable until such time as a single master race dominates the entire world and every one is assigned his daily task by an arrogant, self-appoint ed fuehrer. The second, the Marxian philos ophy, says that class warfare is inevitable until such time as the proletariat comes out on top, everywhere in the world, and can start building a society without classes. The third, which we are a part of, democracy, denies that man was made for war, whether it be war between nations or classes, and asserts boldly that ultimate peace is inevitable, that all men are brothers, and that God is their Father. This democracy which is with us today, is the only form of government in which unity and in dividualism are practiced at the same time. We are a unit bound together by duty, and yet individ ualism is still preserved. We have our own beliefs, draw our own con clusions, and state our thoughts without being threatened. We have seen in the many his torical records of the world which class was the victor. History shows the many mistakes and miseries that other types of government bring with them. The destruction, disorder, hatred, and discontent that always have been, always will be with Militarism, Imperialism, and Despotism. Democracy and all of its brothers will be the victors and control the peace of the world. It has before and it will again. In evitable ruthlessness and barbar ism cannot govern the Christian’s way of believing and living. W L Pet. Squadron I 1 0 1.000 Squadron III 1 0 1.000 Squadron V „ 0 i .000 Squadron II o i .000 THE BEST--- is what we have to offer to our friends and customers... It is our desire and endeavor to carry only the best lines of merchan dise. We feel that there’s nothing too good for our friends and customers. We invite you to use the facilities of our store often—to fill your every need from our complete stock of bet ter quality merchandise. See the Friendly Aggieland Pharmacy for . . . Toilet articles, novelties, gifts, magazines, tobaccos, school needs, service jewelry, stationery, and thousands of other items that you need every day. 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Bill Beasley is trying to get a private telephone for his room so he can handle all of his calls from the “weaker sex.” Squadron I opened the twilight softball league Tuesday evening by edging out Squadron V by a 9 to 8 score in the last few min utes of play. The highlights of the game consisted of a home run by Roger Taylor of Squadron I and two spectacular double plays by Squadron Y. The game as a whole was largely an offensive game with many hits because of the earliness of the season. From Tuesday even ing’s results it appears that the teams are quite evenly matched so we can be looking forward to some exciting games. PROPWASH Squadron II Weekly Weather Report: The weather has proven conducive to profound slumber as evidenced by the effect on a certain member of Flight 3. He became so involved in his sleep that his flight almost left him in his reverie. It is rumored that relief has come at last, or at least that seems to be the. general opinion of the members of the detachment, for pay day is at last here again. Everyone made errors for Squad ron II but- the scorekeeper, when Squadron III avenged an earlier defeat with a 7-1 victory Tuesday evening. In the league opener Squadron II tallied but one time during the four inning contest and (See PROP WASH, Page ) DR. N. B. McNUTT DENTIST Office in Parker Building Over Canady’s Pharmacy Phone 2-1457 Bryan, Texas Circling the Field Squadron III The East wing of Bizzell Hall would like to buy one hundred pounds of sponge rubber to tack on the soles of those wooden clod dy-hoppers that the men have been dragging and plopping around the halls in recently. They have drag ged the Charlie McCarthy mon strosities from every nook and comer of the U. S. here to A.&M. Squadron IPs new athletic offi cer, A/S Bill McCloud, was popu larly chosen by a mass squadron meeting Monday evening. Bill has pitched right in on the spirit of things and promises great things for the squadron. He says the new Page 3 softball team is rounding out fine and will prove a great threat to the other squadrons after a few changes have been made. He stress es the need for more practice, which we need since we are newly organized. Squadron II took the top off of Squadron II Tuesday evening in a “non-practice” game. We walked off the playing field with a score chalked up 8 to 2 in our favor. To the gentlemen of the other squad rons we give a fair warning that this is only the beginning ? of a successful season. McCloud is a good hurler, as the “disaster” proved. Here is the line (See CIRCLING, Page 4) for that “super-smart” look - - - Keep Neat and Military by Using Our “Super Shoe Repair Service’’ SHOE REPAIR AND BOOT WORK ARE OUR SPECIALTIES. 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