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Page 4 ■THE BATTALION- TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 13, 1943 OFFICIAL NOTICES Someone borrowed my slide rule off of my desk and failed to return it. If the borrower will please do so, there will be a reward for him. Howard H. King, Room G-7, Walton Hall. Announcements Classified Because .the present very heavy use of the Swimming Pool taxes severely the filtering and chlorinating equipment in the late afternoon, it has been decided, at the suggestion of the College physician, to close the Swimming Pool to all others than students of the College and army trainees. W.- L. Penberthy, Head of Physical Education Dept. WANTED—Furnished house or apart ment for childless couple. Permanent faculty member. Three to five rooms. Phone 4-8354. On Sunday, July 4th, a student of the college left his cap in my car. I had picked him up at Austin and he rode as far as Bastrop. I would appreciate your seeing that it is returned ot him. Thank you. ' Mrs. S. C. Adrian. Thursday, July 15 is the deadline for filing applications for degrees to be con ferred at the end of the current semes ter. This deadline applies to both graduate and undergraduate students. Those stu dents who have not already done so should make formal application in the Regis trar's Office immediately. H. L. Heaton, Acting Registrar. FOE SALE—Boys’ Bicycle, good condi tion, baloon tires. Price $35.00. Telephone 9784. The Kream and Kow Club will have a meeting Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the A. & M. Creamery. All stu dents are urged to be present and help make the meeting a good one. Refresh ments will be served. LOST—A wine and white striped “Ever- sharp” repeater, thin lead pencil. It had J. A. Veien, R 47 Milner, burned around the top of it. Please notify John A. Yeien, R 47 Miftier, Phone 4-4644. ★ BACKWASH ★ By Andy Matula Disappointed The boys who had P. E. Monday afternoon. They gave “wildcat” when it rained at noon mess. But P. E. classes were held anyway. I railroad from now on. Something He Ate This little incident indicates that something is radically wrong with the boys from Anchor Hall. The other day as we passed Bolton Hall, a sailor stood and saluted a bull, as the two bar man passed him. It ain’t the heat, it’s the humidity. We hear that the teasippers are publishing a summer Daily Texan. Must be a shortage of “confetti” or something . . . Confused Backwash is. We went to see “Background to Danger” in Bryan Sunday. We lost count of what was happening after the second reel. We weren’t the only ones though; the girl sitting next to me got so confused she began clutching my shoulders instead of her boy friend’s. Women are wear ing long fingernails again. , G. I. Reports There are 40 Signal Corps Aggies at 0. C. S., Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. They expect to polish gold bars in September. So Jack Keith, ex-Battalion editor and corps exe cutive writes us. In The News Lt. Austin Nance ’43 at the An ti-Aircraft School at Camp Davis in North Carolina, is responsible for this bit of information. You can read it in its entirety in the June 26 issue of the New Yorker (which proves that all anybody reads around here is Esquire). It’s from an article by Stanley Walker about Texas; Walker in terviews Mrs. Cornelia Cooke Smith (she’s the curator of the 0. Henry Museum in Austin) and here’s her opinion of the tea- hounds. “There they go. Reds. Look at ’em. The place is full of such sca lawags. Go over to Texas A. & M. and you’ll see some real men. Nine teen generals have come .from A. & M. But those fellows, Bah!” That Ole Army speaks for it self. But we wonder why Walker didn’t ever come over here. —INTRAMURALS— (Continued From Page 1) and M. I. Rosemarin saved the day from being too bad by beating Ro gers and Hunter of the 4th HQ. SOFTBALL \ League A Co. W L ■% 8th 3 0 1.000 7th 3 0 1.000 1st HQ ... 3 0 1.000 6th 2 0 1.000 5th 3 1 .750 D 2 2 .500 2nd HQ ... 1 2 .333 B 1 3 .250 A 0 3 .000 C 0 League B 3 .000 1st 4 0 1.000 I 1 0 1.000 4th HQ ... 3 1 .750 2nd 2 1 .666 G 1 1 .666 H 1 1 .500 3rd HQ ... 1 1 .500 Band 1 1 .500 3rd 1 TENNIS League A 2 .333 C 3 0 1.000 B ! 2 0 1.000 8th 2 0 1.000 1st HQ ... 3 1 .750 A 1 2 .333 When in Doubt About Your Eyes or Your Glasses Consult DR. J. W. PAYNE Optometrist 109 S. Main Bryan Next to Palace Theatre CAMPUS. CLASS! ’ Edgerton campus pacs are . * considered standard for cam-^ ..pus wear. Rugged comforti * is their secret. Try a pair! CCE89S3I “Two Convenient Stores” College Station — Bryan League B 5th 2 0 1.000 2nd HQ .. 1 i .500 F 1 i .500 D 0 2 .000 G 0 1 .000 E 0 3 ’.000 League C Band 4 0 1.000 1st 4 0 1.000 4th HQ 4 1 .800 I 4 2 .666 2nd 2 4 .300 -WELTY (Continued From Page 1) carried on. West Point had no “hazing”. If some one wanted wa ter he would have to go out and get it in the middle of the “area,” and carry it up to his room himself. “Freshmen were not required to work for upper classmen”, stated Col. Welty. This is all very differ ent today. The dormitories are as fine as those here at A. & M. and all modern conveniences are available. All cadets now enrolled here are urged to stay as long as possi ble according to Col. Welty, and all of us now going to this school are regarded as poteneial officers. “This school is second only to West Point”, states the Colonel,” “and you have instructors here, both military and academic, second only to West Point.” The Colonel’s address was interesting to all who yiCTORY BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS Women Offered Opportunity To Further Help Women are offered another op portunity for important service in the U. S. Army as the urgent call for women dietitians is issued by the Houston Officer Procurement District which is responsible in this area for the procurement of army officers direct from civil life. The Surgeon General’s Office has just asked the Officer Pro curement Service to obtain a large number of these dietitians for ap pointment in the relative rank of Second Lieutenant. These trained experts are critically needed for the proper feeding of hospitalized soldiers of the U. S. Army. They will be responsible for the entire food service to all patients in army hospitals; plan daily menus with special reference to proper diet and nutritional requirements, making best use of products available, di rect preparation of food with spe cial attention to food constituents, palatability and attractiveness; calculate and direct special diets including metabolic diets pre scribed by medical officers; in struct patients in correct dietary habits; assist in ordering food supplies, kitchen equipment and in operating the dietetic depart ment. The qualifications for women dietitian officers are; a degree from a college of recognized stand ing with a major in food and nu trition or institutional manage ment. Civil Service Is Seeking Inspectors To select men and women for scientific inspectors of war-valu able quartz crystals at the Nation al Bureau of Standards, Washing ton, D. C., a nation-wide examina tion has been announced, accord ing to the Post Office department at College Station. Specific education or experience is not required. Appointees will be trained in a definite scientific technique and will receive $1971 a year, including over-time pay, while they learn. After a short training period, successful trainees are eligible for promotion to positions that pay $2190 a year, overtime included. Since this personnel is urgently needed, applications should be fil ed immediately with the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Wash ington, D. C. so that arrangements can be made to have applicants report for the first examination on July 23, 1943. Applications will be accepted as late as September 10, 1943. The continuous demand for sten ographers and typists for employ ment in the tenth region and in Washington, D. C. has resulted in another appeal for clerical work ers. Men and women who desire ap pointment to positions as steno graphers and typists in the tenth region must be 16 years old at ijie time they enter on duty. Only fe males - seventeen and one-half years old at the time of their ap pointment will be eligible for Wash ington positions. Males with a 4-F draft classification and other wise qualified may also be appointed to Washington. There is no maxi mum age limit. Applications may be secured at any first or second class post of fice and should be filed with the director, Tenth Civil Service Re gion, 210 S. Harwood, Dallas, Tex as. All appointments will be made in accordance with the War De partment Commission’s regula tions. heard it and especially those who plan to go into the services in the near future. This speech would be of value to men in this college and should be heard if the opportunity presents itself again. —GRAIN— (Continued From Page 1) justments should be tried out one at a time until threshed grain in the tailings conveyor practically disappears. Since damp grain tends to crack less than dry grain, the close con cave adjustment and high cylinder speed necessary to knock “tough” grain out of the head in the morn ing may result in cracked kernels later in the day. There is a range up to 50 per cent in cylinder speed for individual crops to take care of the variations in moisture con tent. Farmers will find it helpful to familiarize themselves with the manufacturer’s manual on their particular machines. —CIRCLING— (Continued From Page 3) Conventions shackles are no more And limitations banishments is his. And winged love doth soar In manner naught conceived be fore. Then prudent forces shall relent. Cupid Scores a Hit College Station was the victim of an air raid by none other than the well-known “Gunner Dan Cup id”. After the "all clear” had sounded, it was discovered that A/S Peter S. Garaffo had been ser iously wounded. Mr. Garaffo’s con dition was such that he immediate ly sent for a Miss Violet Golbin of Chicago, Illinois. The happy couple will be united in wedlock on the 3ist of July in Bryan. Pend ing the joyous occasion, Mr. Gar affo is temporarily in a sub-con- cious state of mind, but we are all wishing him a very speedy re covery. Jist Jokes •A/S Erwin L. Garvin had a dif ficult time shining his wings on his shirt, until he discovered they were cloth. A/S Fred Scott says he has a hard time reading his lessons dur ing the day, because he is a grad uate of night school! Dr. Gammon, head of the History Department of A. & M. says “a pedal chill in the lower extreme- ties is having cold feet.” He further states, “a French G-I haircut, is the same as being sent to Ye Olde Chopper Block.” Academic Flight leader A/S Robert McKinnon was a little peeved when A/S Justin Jorden actually watched his arm swing re cently when Mr. McKinnon com mand, “Mr. Jorden, watch your arm swing please.” A/S Wilbur Jack is very happy, because a blue motorcycle he bought is on its way from Louis ville. Mr. Jack likes cycling best, next to flying. Squadron III won the much co veted blue and gold streamers Fri day for the weekly review. Nice work, gentlemen, but let’s keep the ribbons flying from our guidon from now on. See you again, two days nearer VICTORY! GREMLIN GAB By Alan E. Goldsmith Well, fellows, another weekend has passed and our detachment has been given its relief. The new Squadron IV has arrived and we are all very happy to have you with us. We hope that you will come to hold same feeling in your hearts for our group that we have. Welcome to 308 C. T. D! You still have time to write a nice letter to that sweet young thing to invite her to the Wing Ball on July 16. This event promises to be the biggest and best that has ever been held on this campus. Student officers without dates can watch this columu for their names and their condition at the Ball. The invitations for this event are on the way and the lucky young ladies will be present. Payday is a thought of yester day to mose of the “beavers” and they are all happily contemplating next Friday night when their dates will come to visit them. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the coming maneuvers that are to SMART UNIFORMS Require a Smart Appearance VISIT OUR SHOP OFTEN YMCA& VARSHT BARBERSHOP Old “Y” New “Y” make us more familiar with the appearance of troops when deploy ed on the ground under actual bat tle conditions. Rumor No. 138749.3 has it that gas is also going to be used. Oh, for the life if a rumor- monger. Some of the men are the proud (?) possessors of lovely red sun tans as a result of langorous sun baths on the roofs of their respect ive halls over the past weekend. A/S De Groft of Squadron II has some olive oil left over from anoint ing his own burn and offers it to anyone who would care to use it. The men are all enthused over the prospect of being proud pos sessors of the M-l helmets. It is our opinion that the enthusiasm will wear off after a few days’ wear. Service Records Nineteen years ago in the city of New Orleans a wondrous event oc- cured. It was the birth of none other than Alvin B. Cooter the es teemed Editor-in-Chief of the A. C. T. D. News. Alvin first saw the light of day on February 20, 1924. His first two years of chooling were in New Orleans, but then the wandering urge caught up with him and he next appeared in Cardiff South Wales, England. During his travels A1 visited Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Germany. After two years of roaming he returned to New Orleans. In 1930 Mr. Coo- ter’s family moved to Ft. Worth, Texas where he finished his school ing. In high school he joined the ROTC and soon rose to the position of Battalion Commander. Alvin was also quite active in Archery and in Journalism. His ROTC ra ting automatically made him a 1st. Sergeant in the National Guard upon his graduation. Leaving school in 1941 he accept ed the position of Supervisor of Supply of the Southwest District for Montgomery Ward. Cooter re mained in this position until Oc tober 9, 1942 at which time he en listed in the Air Corps as an Avi ation Cadet. He was inducted on January 28, 1943 and sent to Shep pard Field for his basic draining. Upon completing it he was trans ferred to College Station. Mr. Cooter has a mild, unassum ing manner and a marvelous sense of humor. He is short and stocky, being five feet five inches tall and weighing 146 pounds; has brown hair, green eyes, and a ruddy com- plevion. His favorite pastimes are ice skating, horseback riding, and hunting, while his dislikes are fish ing and baseball. Al’s hobby is photography, but he is unable to continue it to any extent at the present time. Mr. Cooters ambition is to be come a pilot and if possible to remain in the army after the war. If this isn’t possible he intends to become a commercial pilot. He is a member of Squadron Five and is soon to leave for classificiation. Alvin will carry with him the best wishes of all who know him here, as he is very well liked by everyone who has ever had the occasion to meet him. We feel sure he will at tain the goal he is seeking with a large amount of success. PROPWASH Squadron II “Honest Louie” he is known as now. When the quiz sheets were handed uot in Friday’s Geography test Lewis Miller received the key instead of an unanswered paper. In a very short time he discovered the error and promptly exchanged it for the real McCoy. “Oh, well”, he said. Just before the Squadron mar ched to the drill field for Friday’s review James Wallis was called from ranks to answer a long dis tance telephone call and missed the all important event. The call was from his best and only girl friend in Washington, D. C. and Jimmy, poor lad, has been floating pretty high ever since. Jack Wright and Buford Witt, his roommates, report that he keeps saying in his sleep, “I got a call from D. C., I got a call from D. C.” LISTEN TO WTAW 1150 kc. Tuesday, July 13 11:25 a. m. Today’s Summary on the Home Front 11:30 a. m. Current Economic Pro blems 11:40 a. m. Dramatized News Event 11:45 a. m. Chats to Texas Home makers—Barbara Hopkins 11:55 a. m. News—Interviews 12:00 a. m. Sign-Off Wednesday, July 14 6:02 a. m. Texas Farm and Home Program, TQN, Triple-A; Poultry—D. H. Reid 11:25 a. m. Today’s Summary on the Home Front 11:30 a. m. Treasury Star Parade —Treasury Department 11:45 a. m. Extension Program— Lena Sturges, Bastrop County Home Dem. Agt 11:65 a. m. News—Interviews 12:00 a. m. Sign-Off Thursday, July 15 6:02 a. m. Texas Farm and Home Program, TQN, Extension— Director H. H. Williamson Although we did not receive the coveted blue and yellow ribbons at the last review we shared in the honors as the red and white stream ers were attached to the top of our guidon. This signified that we had the best academic flight for the week. Can you keep the hustle just as lively this week as it was last? 2'1565 DYERS-FUR STORAGE HATTERS moir»xca.n. 214 SOUTH MAIN BRYAN, TEXAS Quality is a Saving A good lesson to know is that Quality is a savings—things that you need and use are of little use to you unless that can “take it!” Get your better quality merchandise at The Exchange Store—an Aggie Institu tion. for SCHOOL NEEDS use the EXCHANGE We have a complete line of uni forms, belts, shoes, and other acces sories, as well as books, lamps, school supplies, college jewelry and other items that will make your school year a success. THE EXCHANGE STOBE “An Aggie Institution” / ■ PRICE QUALITY VALUE