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/ Page 4 THE BATTALION SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY 22, 1944 Captain Hill To Leave For New Post Tuesday Tonight’s Ball To Feature Songstress Marion Holick Beavers Play Host to Over 400 Girls; Four Texas U. Sororities Represented The Beavers first saw her at the last Wing Ball, they saw her again at the detachment meeting a week ago, and they will see her again tonight at what promises to be the best Wing Ball in the history of the 308th C.T.D. The young lady in question is of course Miss Marion Holick, songstress of the Eager Beaver Dance Orchestra. Having become acquainted with-f the orchestra last November, Miss Holick has appeared with them on several outside engagements, among which was the New Year’s Eve dance at the Bryan Field Of ficers’ Club. In her family back ground we also find a touch of music in her father who is a pro fessional musician, as well as in her grandfather who was one of the early bandmasters here at Ag- gieland. She was a member of the A Capella Choir in high school, and sang with the school’s Swing Band. Tonight, enjoying the music of the orchestra and the singing of Miss Holick, the Beavers of the 308th shall also be conscious of the charming presence of over 400 young ladies from various parts of Texas. Besides the groups from Houston and Dallas, several soror ities from the University of Tex as are sending representatives to the dance. The various organiza tions and clubs these girls repre sent are the Girls Service Club of Dallas; the Humble Club, Victory- ette Club, Stage Door Canteen, Victory Belles, Victory fiance Committee and Loyal Allied Girls from Houston; and Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Delta Gamma, Uni versity of Texas sororities. As was learned last Thursday, this will also be Captain Hill’s last dance among his Beavers. He leaves next Tuesday for his new assignment, after serving as Com manding Officer of the 308th C.T.D. for nine months. Looking over the efforts of the Beaverettes, the Officers, and the special Wing Ball committees, one can easily see that no stone has been left unturned in their determ ination to make this dance one to be long remembered. Working along with Lt. Bagby and his wife the married couples have arrang ed a surprise set of dances to feature the dancing of the even ing. The officers have been un tiring in their efforts to make the dance a success, and the Beavers themselves have held up their end of the job by volunteering on the various committees essential to a successful dance. Beavers Bow, 5543 To Specialists In Return Hoop Match The A. S. T. U. regimental basketball squad hung a stinging, 55-43 defeat on the Beavers of the 308th Detachment in a return en gagement in the Aggie Gym Thursday night. The defeat was the second of the season for Lieut. H. B. Se- gret’s Beaver quint—both of them administered by the A. S. T. U. outfit. An early Air Corps lead evap orated before halftime under the steady bombardment by the A. S. T. U. sharpshooters, led by Frey, forward. Thereafter the victors commanded the game. Halftime score was 28 to 19. Frey slapped the hoop for a total of 22 points. A/S E. L. Young, guard, scored eight field goals, and A/S Lambert Koupal, forward, tallied 13 points. Kou pal, a member of squadron II was playing his last game for the Beavers. Notable for the scarcity of per sonal fouls, tfte game was fast throughout and though the mar gin stayed most of the way with the victors, the fast-breaking Beavers threatened continually to rally and nearly always were within striking distance of a tie. In the last four minutes of the game they moved once to within four points of the leaders. SOME DAY THE SMILING YOUNG AND HANDSOME PRINCE WILL GALLOP INTO THE PHYSICS ROOM ON A NICE WHITE CHARGER AND THEN—where will all the sleep ing beauties wind up ? BEAVERS (43) FG FT PF TP Norris, f 5 0 1 10 Kueck, f 1 0 0 2 Koupal, c 6 1 0 13 Kaiser, g 0 1 2 1 Dieke, g 0 1 0 1 Young, g 8 0 2 16 Price, f 0 0 3 0 Perry, f 0 0 0 0 Totals .... 20 3 8 43 A.S.T.U. (55) FG FT PF TP arricktu .. .... ...... Dawson, f .... 5 2 0 12 Frey, f .... 11 0 1 22 Barrick, e 3 0 1 6 Monker, g 2 0 0 4 Huffman, g .... 4 0 0 8 Coleman, g .... 1 1 0 3 Gibbs, f 0 0 1 0 Stream, f 0 0 0 0 Falk, g 0 0 1 0 Total ... 26 3 4 55 ACTD EDITOR Francis D. Wallace Managing Editors William A. Miller Richard K. Brume Feature Editors Hilary B. Mattingly Sports Editors Windell W. Meltoi Music Editor- Calendar Editor Howard E. Robert J. Kerrigan ..Vincent Nonnemecher Leap Editorial Board Lt. W. F. Moist A/S F. D. Wallace A/S W. A. Miller A/S R. K. Brome Reporters A/S Sidney I. Greenberg A/S Harry Katzakian A/S Charles Miller A/S Harry J. Owens A/S Clifford R. Gerrv A/S Theodore C. Cottrell A/S Alan D. Montgomery SALUTE TO SQUADRON II By Vincent Nonnemecher At two times during the life of every squadron of the 308th, the spot light of the Detachment’s observation shines upon them. One time is when the squadron arrives. And the other is when it leaves. Squadron II is now in the searching eye of the Detachment for the second time. The glimpse that the remainder of the detach ment catches of the graduating squadron makes two impressions. One is an opinion. The other is a pattern. The Detachment’s opinion of squadron II is no secret. It is a feeling of respect. We’ve watch ed them carefully in their fledg ling pilot training. We’ve seen them take it in their strides. They’ve taken it seriously and they’ve done the job well. They have held in check that urge to “let loose” after the relief of the pressure of the heavier academic studies. In brief, they’ve proven themselves worthy of their train ing. They’ve left a pattern with the remaining members of the De tachment too—a pattern which will be followed as each of the other squadrons moves up the ladder. It’s a pattern that will be followed with confidence and hope. It will supply the confi dence that the training will do for us what it has done for Squad ron II. It will supply the hope that we will some day be able to match the record of Squadron II. You’ve done a good job thus far, gentlemen. You’ve got a tough one ahead. Our admiration and good wishes go with you. God speed you. Memories Of Departing Squadron Wing Tips SQUADRON III Turned in books Thursday which took a load off the mind. They had a quiet an joyous day too. Seems as though they have a new spirit now due to the change indicating the subjects. * * * Rumors now have it that there is some kind of a chemical in Flight 31, called “Mercer’s Pride”. It is heartily endorsed and claim ed to be the best in the barraks. * * * A. D. Montgomery—reporting. More news will bring results to m. SQUADRON IV ROBERT E. CLAUSON left Thursday (Jan. 20) evening on a seven day emergency furlough be cause of the serious illness of his mother. His home is in Kirkville, Iowa. * * * A/S DAROLD PETERSON is having the pleasure of his mother and father visit him from Grand Island, Nebraska. They arrived Thursday and plan to stay until Monday. His folks will continue their journey to San Francisco where they will visit his sister. * * * THE GREAT KILL-A-WATT DEMOLIN—If you have questions about the present phase of phys ics, ask your questions now. Mr. Austin G. Demolin was leading man in Monday’s test grades of flight 44. A/S LEO R. DUMONT—called “Chaplin”, attention please. What are those things on your collar, crosses ? * * * TYSON, POWELL, CALVERT, KRANZ and MICHAEL B. EL LIOTT spent a quiet Sunday afternoon this week washing dish es at the Bryan USO. They were well recommended because of their previous government experience on dancing and far from the dish es question. Is this another case of salting the cow to catch the calf? * * * A/S RAYMOND E. WOLF and DAROLD W. PETERSON took over the* floor and demonstrated to the folks how to jitterbug. Mr. Elliott did a little vocalizing with “St. Louis Blues”. Each won a prize and one doughnut was pre sented by the Chair Woman of the dance committee. SQUADRON V A/S JOHN A. FITZGERALD— You never know with whom you may want to associate with nowa days. It seems that there is a little difference between Ella Fitzgerald and the John Fitzger ald. Mr. Fitzgerald claims that Miss Fitzgerald, the famous radio songstress, was his cousin. PS: Miss Fitzgerald is a famous negro singer. * * • Mr. Moody—Thanking you, Miss Jessie May Ferguson. By Phil Stogel Much to our regret, tonight will be our last Wing Ball. There’s no need to tell you how we feel. How does one feel as he leaves something which he has learned to care for and to look forward to each month? That’s just how we of the out-going squadron feel. The Wing Ball will be missed most of ali. It wasn’t just another dance, it was an affair which seemed un real to us when we first came here. We’ve seen them in shows, read about them in books, but never dreamed that we would actually see them, let alone take part in them. It was fun to meet the trains and busses with three hundred other wolves, take the one you finally managed to get to evening mess—and sit down at the table with the rest of your fellow stu dents who also had dates. Later take the girls back to their dorms in order to dress for the dance, then return to your own dorm and get ready yourself. Walking down Military Walk with Marie or Elizabeth, dressed formal, a full moon over the Aca demic Building, and stars shining like diamonds in a dark blue sky seemed like a dream even though it was a reality. Military Walk with its low lights seemed like “Lovers’ Lane”. Couples, men in uniform, and girls in formals, hand-in-hand forgetting the daily routine they go through, and just having a grand time. The latter part of the evening seemed to be the most popular. When the dance was over, if not before, you would leave with her until C. Q. and take her home. Our navigation must have been off since we always went back the long way, taking in the sights. It couldn’t have been a too thrilling sight since we’d seen them before, but we still enjoyed seeing them. Finally we would end up in a nice quiet spot, which we thought no one else knew, but with a thous and beavers, one can never be alone. How time flew when we didn’t want it to. Before we knew it, it was 0145 and Cinderella had to be home, so did Romeo. It killed us to take her home, but tomorrow was another day, so we took her back, and then went back to our own dorm, washed the paint off, had a bull session with room mates who were just coming in. and as the hour handle would go onto 0300, we would finally hit the sack. The next day would also be a day of fun, and how we did have fun. Either go bowling, shoot pool, read the papers in the “Y” or just walk throughout the cam pus. This was the most favorite one of them all, except going to the “Y”. This would all cease when the time came for Cinderella to pack her clothing and head for home. As Cinderella mounted her chariot we would make a date for the next Wing Ball, if not for the next weekend. Monday would find us, well a few of us anyway, back at the grindstone of knowl edge. Things such as those will always linger in our memories. So as we’re just about to leave the 308th and its Wing Balls, The Mighty Midgets sincerely thank you for seeing to it that we did have them. The amount of work that must have gone into each and every one must have been ter rific, but enjoyed by every one of them! Here are the results from the “Outstanding Student” contest which was held Thursday. The winners had runner ups who are also mentioned. The scores were very close. A/S Frank Offenbecher—Squad ron Commander, most likely to succees. A/S Yeutter—Flight C. Lt., most popular. A/S Carroll, most talkative. A/S Charles May—Wing Com mander, most wanted comrade when in danger. A/S Callahan-Carroll, most ikely not to succeed, ment” for students charged er . Detachment Officers Lose Wild Hoop Tilt Officers of the 308th CTD suf fered a 12-4 defeat at the hands of the A. S. T. U. officers in their first venture into inter-organiza tion basketball in the Aggie gym Thursday night. The game, wild and entertain ing, was played as a preliminary to the clash between the Beavers and the A. S. T. U. quint. A possible deficiency in physical fitness was compensated in the spirit shown by the officers on both sides. Capt. Jack Greeson, center for the Detachment offi- Straightening The Record In a story about the election of wing honor board officers in last Thursday’s edition, the reporter erroneously stated that the board “decides on punish ment” for students charged with violations of detachment or army rules. Actually, the board members merely recom mend the punishment to the commanding officer. Introducing A/S L. E. Koupal By George M. Huffman A/S Lambert E. Koupal, one of the stellar athletes of the C. T. D., has an athletic background that leaves no doubt as to his abilities on the diamond, gridiron, or bas ketball court. He started out in Wagner, South Dakota, where he was an eleven- letter athlete, having been award ed .four letters in basketball, four in football, and three in baseball. While a Senior in Wagner, he was chosen All-Conference in both football and basketball. After his rather brilliant High School record, he went on to the University of South Dakota, on a scholarship, and played with the varsity basketball team at the University. A previous leg injury had kept him out of the running as far as the football squad was concerned. Mr. Koupal is interested in what goes on around him here at the C. T. D., and is definitely not one of Captain Greeson’s worries. His scholastic average is a cool eighty- eight, which is not half bad. (As a matter of fact, it’s pretty good). He plays center on the basketball squad and is one of the team’s most valuable players, as the coach or any of his team-mates will readily tell you. His hobby is “wolfing”, although with conditions such as they are around here, this hobby is only a potential one, and he devotes his spare time to more worth-while activities. The team will have to struggle along as best they can without Mr. Koupal very shortly, as he is in Squadron II and will be leaving almost any minute now. His loss to the team will certainly be felt, and he deserves the thanks of the entire detachment for his con tribution both in the realm of athletics, and in the regular rou tine of events. cers, and Lieut. W. F. Moist, split scoring honors with one field goal each. Lieut. Kelley, center for the winners, set the scoring pace— he dropped in 3 field goals. Beaver Musicians Set Varied Bill for Radio Broadcast Tomorrw A program with a mixture of hot and sentimental music is promised by the Detachment dance orchestra and glee club when they take to the air in the All-Service Show on station WTAW at 3:30 p. m. tomorrow. This week’s entire All-Service Show will be put on by the two Air Corps Music organizations. As in the past, the program will originate in Guion Hall, with the public invited to the broadcast. Among the sentimental numbers to be furnished by the Glee Club are “Night And Day,” “Manhat tan Serenade”, and “This is My Country.” A few of the more torrid tunes are “Blues Upstairs and Downstairs”, “One O’clock Jump”, Marian Hollick’s version of “Shoo-Shoo Baby”, and “Basin Street Blues” with Mike Elliot vocalizing. Commander Of 308th For Last Nine Months Draws New Assignment Capt. Sam B. Hill, commanding officer of the 308th Aircrew College Training Detachment at A. & M. College, has received word from Randolph Field that he has been ordered to a new post. He will leave his present post" Tuesday, January 25, and will re port to his new station for further asignment on February 1. Prior to reporting to his new station, Captain Hill will go to Victoria, Texas, where his wife and son, Bobbie, who is eight years old, will remain with his family. Captain Hill made the statement that he hoped his new assignment would call for duty some theatre of war. Since his arrival at this station April 28, 1943, Captain Hill has seen the program of this detach ment expand greatly. It was dur ing his tenure as commanding of ficer that the musical organizations were started and the special serv ice part of the program added new features. Although the Wing Balls were started one month before his arrival, they have now become an integral part of the program of the course. At present the 308th has a marching band, glee club and dance band, which were start ed since he arrived here. He was also responsible for the inaugura tion of the “Beavers’ Wives Club,” which is made up of the wives of the married aviation students. Before coming here, Captain Hill was commanding officer of the 100th Aircrew College Train ing Detachment at Kansas State College, Manhattan, Kansas. He entered the Army as a first lieu tenant, July 22, 1942, at Randolph Field. From there he was sent to Foster Field, Victoria, where he was supply officer of the cadet detachment. In November 1942, he went to the Matagorda Peninsula Gunnery Range as the command ant of cadets, mess officer for the cadets and the officers and com manding officer of the 859th Sin gle Engine Gunnery Training Squadron. Following that tour of duty he was assigned to Randolph Field for a short period and then was sent to Kansas State College. Among the other things put in to effect during Captain Hill’s stay at A. & M. was the awarding of ribbons to the Squadrons that made the best showing academically, in the weekly reviews and in march ing to the mess hall. He was also responsible for the change in the manner in which the aviation students marched, eliminating the arm swing, as is prevalent in other units in the Army. At thq time of his arrival all of the other officers were second lieutenants and there were no non-commissioned officers of the two higher grades. Since then there have been several promotions in the ranks of the permanent party. When he announced the receipt Editorial. Every Beaver, the Beaverettes, officers, detachment personnel ani his many friends on the campus will feel the absence of Capt. Sam B. Hill when he leaves the 308th College Training Detachment, on January 25th. We are very sorry to see him go, but suds are the fruits of war. He has guided carefully and conscientiously the careers of many students, who have had the opportunity of coming under his command. He took personal pride in his “Beavers”. Like a father proud of his off-spring, ao is Capt. Hill of his own “Beavers”. We are proud to be called his ‘Boys’ and will strive- to be suc cessful in our careers to serve our country in its hour of need. There are times when words fail a man because his feelings are too great for his ability to express them. A man can read, or write, but he can never express the real true feeling that is way down deep in his heart. We are sentimental at heart and will show our feeling for something that we love. That is our Amer ican privilege. However, with all that is dwelling in our minds at the present time, we must admit that there is no form of writing that will express our sorrow in seeing Capt. Hill go. Therefore, deep in our hearts and minds we will carry this memory of Capt. Hill and hope some day that we all might have the opportunity of meeting him at some place after this world conflict is over. On behalf of' the members of the 308th College Training De tachment, The Beavers, The Beav erettes and his friends, we wish the Captain and his family—THE BEST WISHES, SUCCESS AND GOD SPEED AS WELL AS A SAFE AND IMMEDIATE RE TURN HOME. of his orders Thursday a meeting of all of the permanent personnel of the detachment. Captain Hill said, “I hope that this detachment will continue to turn out the kind of men that it has in the past. 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