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TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 7, 1943 THE BATTALION PAGE 3 ♦ By Harold Borofsky Battalion Sports Editor “Lil” Dimmitt Was Sportsman, Rancher, Mayor Before Becoming Aggie Coach Probably one of the best known figures in Texas athletic circles is the Aggies’ trainer and assist ant coach, Lilburn J. Dimmit, known to all the boys as “Lil.” Be fore coming to the Aggies in 1935, “Lil” was athletic head at Beau mont High School, a prominent cattle ranchman, and mayor of the city of Georgetown. ‘‘Lil” attended Southwestern Uni versity, had a fling at ranching first, and then was elected mayor of the city, resigning that posi tion in 1933 to take the assign ment as head coach at Beaumont High School. He occupied that po sition, -with the exception of one year when he coached at Lamar Junior College, from 1923 until he came to A. & M. During his stay at Beaumont he turned out strong contenders for the state title every year. In his first year as head baseball coach for the Aggies he came through with a Southwest Conference Champion ship. Through his steady and unfail ing advice, through his exacting yet cheerful work “Lil” has won himself a place in the heart of every Aggie. He is truly an ex ample of a fine man and a swell sportmen. Sports Squibs From Here and There; Team Toughening Up, Teams Tentatively Arranged Judging from the looks on se veral boys the last Saturday after noon’s session was fairly rough. The A, B, and C teams have been tentatively listed and some really tough scrimmage has been taking place with no punches pulled. Ac cording to coach Bill James the linemen are whipping into shape in fine fashion, and by looking at the backs and euds one can easily tell that the boys are going to mean business when they trot out on Kyle field for that first en counter with the Bryan Field Boys. All of which reminds us that Bryan Field is not going to be any pushover. Marshall Robnett, for mer Aggie star, is out there and you can bet that he’s going to turn out a tough bunch to lick. Many are the rumors that the juniors will all come back and as yet these rumors have not been substantiated. However, let’s re member that the Army has never made a ruling which would allow its men 'to enter into collegiate football ,so we are not sure the juniors would be allowed to play even if they were sent back. ^That’s about all for now. Let’s all come down at five o’clock and WATCH THAT TEAM! —CLEAN MILK— (Continued irons Page 1) test when compared with the cul ture method of detecting strepto coccus infection proved to be 93.6 per cent efficient. ‘No very satisfactory or uni formly successful method for the control of mastitis has yet been found, although many methods have been advanced, from time to tome for its control. It has been demonstrated that the prac tice of strict sanitary precautions, the isolation of infected cows to the end of the milking string and the disposal of severely infect- edanimals are the best methods of controlling mastitis. The admi nistration of various drugs, the use of vaccines, and the infusion of the infected udder with various germicidal chemical solutions have all met with rather limited success. Their use in commercial practice has been very limited and conflic ting results have been reported. “Without going into detail here of the various methods of treat- h Slep^to Distinction These 'sleek and handsome Shoes do you proud on dress parade, whether you wear khaki or civvies. Their looks ■ay, "Attention 1” Their health- ful comfort says, “Forward—4 March ! n Ready for your in spection so see them soon. <BERitV-6TONE CLOCKIERS SHOE DEPT. B. C. ALLEN, Owner College and Bryan ment the results of most of the research work to date would indi cate that probably the best me thod of controlling mastitis in the dairy herd would be as fol lows: (1) Determine the extent of the infection in the herd by two or more of the methods sug gested in this paper. Probably the most reliable test would be the Hatis test used with physical examination of the udder after milking. (2) Place all infected cows at the head of the milking line and milk them after the clean cows have been milked. The uddere of each cow should be thoroughly cleaned with an anti septic solution. The hands of the milker should be washed thorough ly with soap and warm water and dried before milking each cow. Milking machines should not be used in milking the infected cows. The milk from these infected cows should be milked into a contain er and not allowed on the floor or any other part of the premises where it might be a sourse of in fection of the clean cows. All in fected cows should b® milked more than twice daily. The high pro ducing cows must be milked at least three times daily if good re sults are to be expected. (3) Cows with infected udders should be pro tected from laying on cold floor or ground and should not be ex posed to cold rain or winds. It is advisable to bed such infected cows on straw during wet cold weather. (4) Feed all calves milk from cows with healthy udders. (5) In adding cows to the herd, have them examined by a compe tent person for mastitis infec tion. (6) Any cow in the herd ha ving an injury of the udder should be placed in a stall to herself and the proper treatment given at once. Cows with such injuries are most susceptible to strepto coccus infection. (7) If any of the germicidal chemical solutions are used as a sucre for strepto coccus infection you should follow the instructions of the manufac turer and in addition observe the procedure outlined above in the management of the infected cows. “I might add in closing that the two germicidal solutions with which the greatest degree of suc cess has been reported are trypa- flavin and novoxil or colloidal silver oxide.” FQ^yiCTORY BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS Trimming Tabs Squadron I Potential fellow bookworms, when next this column appears we will have inaugurated our long awaited academic course accom panied by no undue trepidation. In preparation for this new ac quaintance, or encounter, we have all bee issued numerous texts which seem, at casual glance, to be well fed in their particular type of- food. Upon closer scru tiny, which future months will af ford, we are promised that our systems will be amply nourished from this source, at least com mensurate with our indulgence so let us beware and not mix our dishes. It has been heard from a fairly unreliable and unauthorita- tive source that dropping ones writing implements immediately places said individual exactly one week behind his co-worker. Well, you may take that statement for net worth gentlemen. At this time, it must be openly recognized what fine team work each A/S of Squadron I has to his credit in regard to marching, the new addition to our guidon justifying all well earned praise; however, let us not ever reach the over-confident stage as competi tion will be growing continuously and we should make the most of our exemplary start. Incidentally, if we would only apply ourselves as diligently in all our other ac tivities, your opinion is as good as this author’s regarding forth coming results but they most as suredly would not be detrimental to all concerned. Saturday afternoon, certain of our colleagues were witnessed par ticipating in the well known past time of “walking the ramp.” Kindly allow our feelings to be expressed freely now, as our on looker’s attitude has, is and will continue to be wholly deeply sym pathetic whether the slightest iota of consolation is derived or otherwise, nevetheless, should the present condition prosper there is apt to be the makings of a trench where the ramp formerly resided. Incidentaaly, Lt. Segest is particu- lirly proud of his softball team these days, those witnessing the last game know why. OFF BEAM STATIC . . . A/S Lyle Estelle is well talented with info concerning romance and ma trimony seeming eager to lend an attentive well trained ear to problems in this category as Mr. Don Davis is now well aware. It is highly, surprising how much hidden talent exists throuhout our organization, so if illumination is desired, we have the current and you know who to see and blame. See you behind a desk—students. Circling the Field Squadron III Gentlemen, let’s hope that the weather’s fine for flying and the clouds have gone away for our next week of flying. Some of us have been losing flying time be cause of the weather. If only we can have a clear week of good wea ther so we can catch up ... . we don’t wane to miss out on any chance of an extended pass—eh what? “Coming In on a Wing and A Prayer” and “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Along the Highway,” have been A/S Martinez’s theme songs for the past week. Our hero is showing his instructor the finer points of how not to do a spin when .... what do you know, the powerful “65” quit. What to do, was the question of the minute. Our hero thought the instructor should show his skill so he gave Mr. Koeun, his instructor, the stick saying, ‘‘Forced landing” . . . . knowing all the time that he couldn’t hold the stick still, let alone fly the plane. They dove down three times trying to start the engine, but to no avail. His instructor picked a beautifully weeded field speckled with nice green trees and proceeded to land the crippled ship. A bank to the right, a dip to the left and a big bump .... the plane was safely landed. Mr. Martinez said it was a beautiful landing and he couldn’t have done better himself. This was just the beginning of our he ro’s day, for now he had to get to a phone. He walked a mile to the first farm house, ... no phone, two miles to the next house . . . no phone, and finally another mile to the east gate where he found a phone. Naturally ' Mr. Martinez was happy that every thing turned out the way it did, “But”, he cried, “why couldn’t I have gotten at least a broken prop out of it like Mr. Carvin?” Ah, those free El Ropos have been circulating around the Squad- Hedge Hopping Squadron IV ACTD Spotlight on Sports The Detachment All-Stars ad ded another scalp to their list of many by virtue of a 4 to 2 win over the strong Aggie aggrega tion Sunday afternoon. The game throughout was fast and very much on the defensive side as both teams played ouststanding ball. The Aggies drew first blood in the second inning, Kaufer was given a base on balls advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored when the Airmen third baseman booted a hit ball. In the first half of the 3rd inning the All-Stars came back strong to tally their first. Totle hit a double, Mazama- no hit to short who overthrew first and Totle scored. Manory was passed on balls sending Maza mano to second. Orr bunted, fill ing the bases, and Rosenfield hit safely to score Mazamano. In the last of the fourth West, the Ag gie hurler bunted and was scored by Patton’s terrific three-base hit. In the first half of the sixth the Airmen came back with more tal lies. Stern bunted, was advanced to second by Zable, then McCloud hit to score both men. In the last half of this inning the Aggies treid desperately to score but they failed to crack the All-Star defense. West, the Aggie pitcher tossed a swell game, being nick ed for only 5 bingles. Dust-Bowler McCloud, the Airmen tosser, also allowed 5 hits to the Aggies, but his support was a bit the better. The Aggies not accepting this de feat as final, have asked for a rematch to'be played in the near future. Front spectators at the Aggie All-Star game included Capt. Bird- well and Lt. Segrest, and from their comments the game was met with their approval. Lt. Segrest worked almost as hard as his players and had the boys hustling all afternoon. The Softball games between Squadrons IV-V and III-I will be played on the evening of Monday Sept. 6, these games were post poned recently on account of rain. ‘■♦■George A. Martin Editor-in-chief — Martin E. Ismert, Jr Managing Editor 1 W. D. West Associate Editor James L. Anderson Associate Editor A1 Lorenzetti Associate Editor Ramon Martinez Sports Editor James R. Marengo Staff Artist Robert P. Damsky Squadron 1 Editor Johnny Jameson Squadron 3 Editor Kenneth A. Pfeiffer Squadron 4 Editor James D. Thomas Squadron 6 Editor Joseph W. Tiffenbach, Reporter; Frank J. Stiles, Reporter; William C. Daverman, Reporter; Woodrow W. Harris, Reporter; John D. Bante, Reporter; Francis W. Hennessee, Reporter; Roger C. Randles, Reporter. ron again. Our high and mighty Squadron Commander, Mr. Tho mason, is the cigar giving father of a son. Congratulations Mr. Thomason, the whole Squadron knows that he’ll also be an Eager Beaver at A. & M. someday . . . . about 1963. And a fine time was had by all ... . all the fellows visiting Nacogdoches are convinced of this. Mr. Pratt was admiring how good the beds' looked when he pushed his hand between the sheets. Ziiiiip, what-do-you-know, a hole in the sheet. The WAGS had sewed the sheets together. This lead to a further inspection of all the beds. Rocks, mouse traps, coke bottles and pine needles were in the beds . . . . yes, they really had done a fine job of making our beds for us; but how did the beds pass their Officers’ inspection is what we can’t undrstand? A swell dance, plenty of women, good food and not too much sleep gave every man a joyful time and I know that next time any invitation to a WAC dance comes drifting to our Detachment, the Beavers won’t have to be coaxed. Goodbye for now, I’ll be seeing you Thursday and as a parting comment I’d like to add, “Please stop kissing my neck!” For fur ther information see Mr. Parrisb. DR. N. B. McNUTT DENTIST Office in Parker Building Over Canady’s Pharmacy Phone 2-1457 Bryan, Texas LOUPOT’S Trade with Lou — He’s right with you! Ladies Dresses A Specialty Lauterstein’s NEW OFFICE The A. C. T. D. News announces the opening of a new office loca ted in room 106, Bizzell Hall. This office will be open from 7 to 11 P. M. on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings for the purpose of editing the Aircrew section of the Battalion. Anyone with news of interest is invited to bring it to the office. We will welcome all suggestions and comments and are especially interested in photographs and car toons which are suitable for pub lication. All persons interested in join ing the Detachment News staff may obtain information on the proper procedure by calling at the office. * Wing News About one-hundred men left Sa turday afternoon for the WAC dance held at the Austin College at Nacogdoches. The men left in G. I. trucks and arrived at the WAC camp in fine shape. They were then ushered into their rooms and shown to the mess-hall, where a fine meal was awaiting them. About this time the Beavers were getting well acquainted with their fellow WAGS. The dance be gan at 8 o’clock, but it went into full swing about 9:30. The 308 C. T. D. dance-band was doing a fine job at the time keeping the cou ples amused with grand music. One of the gentlemen I met who seem ed to be enjoying himself was Mr. Donald Meek, Group II Command er. Another, who seemed thorough ly satisfied was Mr. Persky of Squadron V. One of the stand outs of the dance was the Conga line led by Lt. Askew. Here all the couples followed the rhythmic step of Lt. Askew, who seemed to feel right at home doing the Conga. Mr. “Tex” Callahan, of Squadron I was kept on the beam throughout the evening singing songs for his friends. I don’t think there was a fellow In the Detach ment who attended this dance and regretted it. All of the WAC per sonnel and officers were grand as were all of our own officers. The WAGS made us feel at home as much as possible. Although Mr. Martin of Squadron I accused someone of putting a mouse-trap in his pillow- case, he couldn’t figure why, because no mice were (See WING NEWS, Page 4; Ramblings Social item from the Fringe Town News: Lucinda Brown, the clothes washer from the other side of the tracks, was at the church ice-cream social Saturday night with her two daughters, “Sirena” and Blackout.” (Inciden tally, Fringe Town is on the East Coast where nightly practice blackouts are held.) It won’t be long now until Adolf will be practicing his art of trying to paint murals on the walls of hell. Wouln’t it be a good idea to run a National Lottery* on the chance for the winner being the first one to get a shot at Adolf? Second winner would get a chance to shoot Goebbles, third winner would shoot Goering, fourth to shoot Himmler and so on down the line. TEXAS FOREIGN SERVICE There was once when I was happy, My life was filled with cheer. I never had seen Texas, ‘Til the Army sent me here. I had heard songs about her beauty, Pretty girls and big strong men, Rolling plains, majestic mountains. Just heaven from end t9 end. The one thing that is certain, Of this there is no denying, The guy that spread those rumors, Did a d lot of lying. Deep in the heart of Texas There’s sand in what we eat The girls are all bow-legged, The men all have flat feet. That’s why we have been sent here Out in this d direction, Out in the lonely desert For this d—.—. state’s protection. No longer are we religious We drink, we fight, we curse No worry here about going to hell It can’t be any worse. Down here the sun is hotter Down here the rain is wetter, They think this is the best state, But there are 47 better. Still there is no one to blame, but me And I’ll never forget it I asked for foreign service, And by Gad, I got it. (This poem does not necessarily depict the sentiments of the news staff. ED.) ★ ★ ★ n ± * The Great Translation The Office of War Information a few months ago, asked three major Hollywood studios to have the pictures that th'ey thought best depicted American life, trans lated into several foreign lang uages. The studios did this, and were more than willing to do so. But the thing that startled the studios, was that when the trans lations were made, they could hardly recognize their titles. For instance, “Sun Valley Serenade” (20th Century Fox), became in Italian, “Sun in Bright Valley;” in Portuguese, “I Want To Marry You;” in Danish, “You Are the One for Me;’’ in Norwegian, “Song of the High Mountains;” in French, “You’re Going to Be My Hus band.” I wonder how they would ela borate the title, “Young and Wil ling!”? “EXHAUST” Squadron V Squadron V Troubadors G. I.ed off to Nacogdoches, Texas on a special invitation from the WAC Detachment there. The fellows en joyed the dance very much and the biggest per cent of them came back with dates filled in their date books for the Monthly Wing Ball to be held here September 18th. The Academic Flights are ex periencing slight discomforts due to a siege of a week in Physics. Such formulas as: X equals densi ty over force times the speed of a horse divided by .0000% square root. When carried through, X equals the height of the profes sor’s desk, therefore fire engines are red. It’s getting most of us. Few of us have ever had physics before and it will take us a short time to know our way around in the physics book. But our pro fessors are patient and we will get it yet despite “Kit” Carson’s pre dicting pessimistically, “I couldn’t did it.” By special permission from War Department under AR 35- 2780 we print the following no tice; One good Canadian, good condition: Will' trade for pink spotted pig, buckle well shined, who can keep room clean and tidy at all times. For particulars see Peterson and Phillips ore phone Mercy O-O-O-Oh! If .during the past week end you have seen a couple G. I. Cadets running around pulling their hair out, perspiring, and running into light posts don’t be alarmed, they are quite harmless. 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