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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1944)
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 1, 1944 THE BATTALION PAGE 7 OFFICIAL NOTICES The shipment of Senior Rings due •August first is now ready for delivery to those men who are eligible to get the rings. „ Following is a list of the concessionaires and their respective concessions who have been authorized through the Student Ac tivities Office to sell merchandise in dorm itories : Name Concession Broussard, J. R. Candy _Claunch, E. B. Chem. Handbooks Garrett, William Floral Goad, R. C. Batt. Circulation Jenkins, E. B. Candy Lange, C. M. Candy Maddox, E. P. Christmas Cards and Veterinary Instruments Matthews, M. L. Candy •Phillips, Harold Stationery Candy Candy Candy Engraving Parr, R. L. Scheifelbein, W. H. Smith, R. L. Waidhofer, Ben Weichert, G. G. Candy The history of the regular army of the United States dates from June 14, 1775, when Congress au thorized the enlistment of a corps * of ten companies of riflemen for one year in the service of the United Colonies. , Cattle were first brought to America by Columbus, on his second voyage in 1493. Maps drawn in the Middle Ages ''-frequently show the earth as a flat disk with Jerusalem at the * center. A degree of latitude measures about 60 miles, while a degree of * longitude varies from 69 miles at the equator to zero at the poles. LOUPOT’S Watch Dog of the Aggies POOI^ (Continued from page 1) measures 105 feet at its widest side and slopes to a measurement of 35 feet in width at the narrow end. The length through the mid dle portion is 120 feet. Its capacity is 251,500 gallons. Flanking all sides of the struc ture, wide sidewalks slope otat from J;he edge of the pool in an inclined position so that outside water will not run into the natator- ium. These walks, except for the 20-foot measurement on the side next to the bathhouse, are eight feet wide, and are finished in a rough cement to prevent their being slippery. Net wire fences have been constructed at the outer edge of these walks to prevent persons coming upon them with shoes/’ a sanitary precaution,” said G. O. Summers, City Manager of Bryan. In one corner of the fan-shaped pool, the water will be 2 feet deep, ayicroRY BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS a section designed for the younger children. The opposite corner will measure - 3 feet. A gradual slope continues until the water reaches a depth of five feet in the extreme end of the large fan area. The deep end of the pool, the handle of the fan, and where a 1 high and a low diving board have been pro vided, the water will measure 10 feet at its deepest part. This depth slopes to a measurement of 5 feet around the edge, so arranged that a person of ordinary build may be able to stand, “another safety measure” as Mr,, Summers pointed out. No steps have been provided for entering or leaving the pool, but 8 ladders at convenient points around the structure provide ample facilities for exits. A suction device will remove silt and other matter from the bottom of the pool daily. Two large filters make it possible to change the water completely every 8 hours. Arranged near the bottom of the pool, the inlets provide fresh water in all areas. The chlorine content will be checked every two hours and a report of the condi tion of the water will be kept post ed for view to the public. Constructed on the 105 foot side, and at a 20-foot distance from the pool, the bath-house covers an area of 2200 square feet, and has been made of hollow tile. The area between the bath house and the edge of the pool is covered with a 20-foot sidewalk. On the east side of the bath house is the men’s dressing room; the women’s is located on the west. A large con cession booth is placed in the mid dle portion of the structure. Drink ing fountains are on the outside of the bathhouse on the pool side. Footbaths and showers are provid ed for all bathers. Steps up to the top of the bath house lead to a flat red polished cement floor where spectators may observe the swimming. A slight charge will be made for this priv ilege, but those who wish to sit in their cars and watch may drive up to the fences which flank the sidewalks. At the concession booth may be bought tickets for the swim, and suits may be rented. In addition, candies, ice cream, and cold drinks may be purchased. The bottom of the pool and the walks are finished in slightly roughened cement. The inside of the pool walls are painted blue. Although as many as 500 bath ers can utilize the pool at one time, the area is large enough to meet any health authority specification for 270 bathers. Children under 12 years of age will pay 9$ up until noon, and 12tf from noon until closing time. All those over twelve will pay 12^ in the morning, and 25$ from noon until the hour of closing. The hours planned for opening at pres ent are from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m., but these will be regulated later to justify public demand, accord ing to Mr. Summers. The number of life guards and their hours of service will also depend upon the patronage, as “crowded hours in the pool will require more guards, but during the opening days and nights, we shall have an amply supply at the pool,” Mr. Summers further assured. H. Wilson (Chee sy) Cook will be in charge of gen eral control at the pool. Although the management was able to ob tain 500 bathing suits, a sufficient supply of towels has not yet been provided. Besides many regularly- sized lights around the pool, four large flood lights will be utilized for night swimming. The opening of this pool is the beginning of a planned recreation al program at this midway point for both Bryan and College Station communities. The next project is to add nine holes of golf to the present 9-hole course. Other play ground features will help to build this center into a well-rounded rec reational point for the people of this area, Mr. Summers stated. HEY, AGGIES When you invite your girl to come down, re mind her to bring her bathing suit. You’ll want to swim at the . . . COUNTRY CLUB POOL «« r' >{ h S*'$ S,C * < <• Hf.'C * C V' J - CouNTcr Club Pccl Open/ SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 8 A.M. To Aggies, Military Personnel and Civilians HOURS—8 A. M. to 11 P. M Chlorinated Water Changing Completely Every 8 Hours LIFE GUARDS ON DUTY — FINE LIGHTING AT NIGHT — Great Place for Special Parties — All sanitary and safety precau tions taken in planning pool. At concession booth—drinks, ice cream and candies. P El C E / Children Under 12 — 8 A. M. to Noon, 9£ — Noon to 11 P. M., 12£ Adults — 8 A.M. to Noon, 12£ — Noon to 11 P. M.,25^ Suits, 200 (Bring Your Own Towel) - - WHEN YOU HAVE FRIENDS VISITING ENTERTAIN THEM AT THE - - CCUNTPy CLUB PCCL MIDWAY BETWEEN COLLEGE AND BRYAN, ON BUS LINE