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,
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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
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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