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Page 2 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1947 Henry V at Guion? . .. Here is a chance for Guion Hall to stage an important movie event. Laurence Olivier’s English-made production of “Henry V” has been named the best picture of the year by many critics. Time Magazine called this filming of Shakespeare’s history-drama the greatest picture ever made. But our chances of seeing the picture, even in Houston or San’ntone, are not too good. The film may turn up in Dallas, now that the Telenews is operating as an art-cinema house. Due to the unusual nature of “Henry V,” it is being booked only in art-theatres, colleges and universities. And that’s where Guion Hall comes in. As a college hall, it could probably get this stupendous production for showing some time this spring. The prestige that would accompany an early showing of “Henry V” would be tremendous. Until last Saturday, there might have been some doubt as to how a Shakespearean movie would be received on this campus. But crowds turned out for the special showings of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” last week, and their enthus iasm proves what reception would greet “Henry,” a far su perior picture according to critics. Not that we expect “Henry V” to be shown free, or even at the usual low Guion Hall movie prices. Such an expensive new picture might have to be handled like a live Town Hall program—in fact, it might be made an added Town Hall attraction. How about it, Town Hallers and Guioneers? Laws Wear Out, Too . .. The situation in Georgia, where two governors are battling for possession of the state’s executive chair is a distressing one. But it could be worse. The same thing could happen in the case of the Presidency of the United States. Perhaps it could happen in Texas! In the statute books of every state, and in the federal statute books, can be found thousands of laws that were passed generations ago, and which were thought best for a “horse and buggy age.” That phrase has become corny by now, but unfortunately it applies perfectly to a great many of the laws by which we are governed. There is only one way to clear up the mess, but we know it won’t be done. That would be for every state and the federal government to review all laws on the books, and revise those which no longer aptly apply. Laws of the State of Texas need overhauling as badly as those of any other state. We have a constitution that is half constitution, half statute law. The chief legal document of Texas is therefore the most-patched piece of paper in the world. We badly need a constitutional convention and a new start. WITH 300 MEMBERS ... City Recreation Council Has Big Things in Store A detailed report of all activities of the College Station Recreation Council Tuesday morning, revealed that more than 300 members of the community are actively partici pating in the winter program offered by the group and that several new activities are to be offered to the community within the next month. The reports were presented at the regular monthly meeting of the group. Present were J. Gordon Gay, Frank Anderson, Manning Smith, H. W. Barlow, A. M. Whit-> is, Francis Vaughn, and Mesdames ’ H. B. Hickerson, G. B. V/instead, G. W. Schlesselman, P. B. Pearson, and Ralph Steen. The movement is sponsored by all the service clubs of the som- munity, and the council member ship is composed of representa tives from the clubs interested in presenting a well formed pro gram of recreation to the youth and adults of College Station. The activities offered have grown from play nights offered monthly to the school children to a well organ ized program, including sports, dancing, bridge lessons, target shooting, book exchange groups, swimming instruction, community skating parties, and picnics. Three new projects will be spon sored by the council immediately, it was decided at the Tuesday meeting. Bridge Lessons Bridge lessons for the high school group of College Station will be taught by Mrs. C. O. White with Mrs. 0. C. Copeland and Mrs. R. B. Hickerson in charge of or ganization. These lessons will be offered without charge to both boys and girls, and the first one will be held Saturday, February 1, it was announced. Any high school students who have not registered for the course may do so by con tacting any of those in charge of this group. Book Exchange A junior book club, or book ex change, is now under organization by Mrs. A. B. Nelson. The com munity will be divided into groups according to age, and each mem ber will bring two books to ex change. Any one wishing to join this group should contact Mrs. Nelson. Square Dancing Since square dancing has b e- come so popular in the community, a request that the council sponsor this type of entertainment met with complete approval by the group. Manning Smith will be in charge of the organization of this project. Plans to teach beginners the art of square dancing and developing expert callers were made at the meeting. Those desiring to join are ui'ged to register with director Smith soon. The next dance sponsored by the council will be in the Music room at A & M Consolidated school on February 22, and high school students of the community and their dates are urged to attend. Juke box with good records will furnish the music, and several adult couples will be on hand as host to the group. The winter sports program with volleyball the principle fare, has met with such success that four new teams have been added. More than 100 participants are register ed in this fast moving sport, and plans are to play for eleven weeks. The teams play each Monday night at the high school gymnasium with games starting at 7 o’clock and running for three hours. New teams can be added to this group if more wish to join, it was pointed out by Manning Smith in charge of the project. He also iss ued an invitation for spectators and a rooting section. With the winter program runn ing smoothly, the group discussed plans for the summer to be pat terned after the programs held for the past two summers. Improve ments to be added were planned, with the council deciding to dis cuss the program at greater length with the instructors to be used for the summer before outlining the program in detail. It was stressed that the pro gram is a city-wide movement and that any one residing in the College Station area is invited to join any of the groups sponsored by the council. The Battalion The Battalion, official newspaper of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the City of College Station, is published semi-weekly and circulated on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Member Ptssocioted Collegiate Press Entered as second-class matter at Post Office at College Station, (Aggieland), Texas, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1870. Subscription rate $4.00 per school year. Advertising rates on request. Represented nationally by National Advertising Service, Inc., at New York City. Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Allen Self Vick Lindley David M. Seligman Charles E. Murray Paul Martin Larry Goodwyn Wendell McClure, Peyton McKnight Gerald Monson Ferd B. English, Authur Matula, J. K Corps Editor Veteran Editor Tuesday Associate Editor — Friday Associate Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Advertising Managers Circulation Manager B. Nelson, Franklin Cleland, tula. Jack Eisenberger, James Shaffer, Warren Phillips, William Miller, Doyle Duncan, Glenn Ramey, B Schrader ..Reporters Hollywood Revel-ations By Harry Revel PENNY’S SERENADE Hi’ya Aggies. . . RUTH ETTING is coming back to the field of en tertainment. Prior to her marital misfortunes several years ago, she was one of the top performers in the country. . . Had lunch with SHIRLEY TEMPLE over at the RKO Studios—no truth to the ru mors that are prevalent cqncerning impending motherhood for the world’s sweetheart. . . PERRY COMO is rapidly becoming the nation’s Number One singer; his records sell by the millions. . . MICKEY ROONEY and MGM might part company. . . JANE WITHERS is leaving soon for Broadway to appear in the leading role in a musical. Jane has developed into a pretty girl with a terrific style of singing. . . OODLE ADDLE is the title of an inocuous novelty ditty just becom ing popular; in the parlance of jive OODLE ADDLE means ’a hot lick. . . WALTER DONALDSON, songwriter par excellence who wrote such swell songs as MY BLUE HEAVEN, AT SUNDOWN, is very ill at his Santa Monica residence. . . MARLENE DIET RICH’S gone back to Europe again to do a picture in Paris; also two pictures in England—she claims that England makes a ‘better type of picture’. . . well, that’s her opinion! DONALD O’CONNOR has a yen to produce his own musical pic tures. This 21-year-old star has been on the stage since he was a mere 8 and knows the theatrical business from alpha to omega. . . DER BINGLE, otherwise known as THE GROANER, has won the GALLOP POLL for the third year in succession. . . INGRID BERG MAN wins the feminine honors— oh, yes, the picture!: BELLS OF ST. MARY’S. . . wait till you get a load of an MGM picture soon to be released called THE BE GINNING OF THE END. . . it’ll hold you spellbound for the two hours of its length. . . it’s fright ening yet, unfortunately, true. . . it’s about the ATOM BOMB. Now that former boxing champ BARNEY ROSS has been cured of that ailment, FRANK SINATRA ‘Kaffe Klatsch’ Theme of Foods Group Program German Cooking was the theme of the January meeting of the Foods Group held at the home of Mrs. E. R. Alexander. The session was held as a “Kaffe Klatsch”— a German Coffee Club. Mrs. Kenneth Kieiken spoke on the foods and customs of the Ger man coiintry folk, and Mrs. Men- chhofer, !a guest, related her trav eling experiences in that country. A typical German meal was served from a beautifully decora ted board. The chairman of the program was Mrs. B. R. Holland, assisted by Mesdames Fred Jensen, Joe Motheral, E. E. Brown, and A. F. Chalk. THE MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY Fine Cons Since 1S70 THE EXCHANGE STORE “Serving Texas Aggies” is going to take care of him and they will leave for Bermuda in the very near future. HEDDA HOPPER gets a nice break in the MGM picture THE BIRDS AND THE BEES. This world renowned columnist is busier than the proverbial bee. . . CLARK GABLE starts on his new assign ment before the cameras next week; it’s the controversial best seller, THE HUCKSTERS. CHARLIE SPIVAK and his ork are breaking box office records here in Hollywood at the PAL LADIUM—couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. . . speaking of orches tras, didja know that GUY LOM BARDO AND HIS ROYAL CAN ADIANS are still tops in their field and now rate one of the top five in the nation. While most bands have been dishing out jive and boogie, LOMBARDO kept to his old sweet saccarine style of playing, and now it’s paying divi dends. . . for a similar reason FREDDY MARTIN still is tops too. . . so long. . . see you next issue. What’s Cooking MONDAY, January 27 7:30 p. m.—Aggie Wives Circle of the A. & M. Methodist Church will meet at College “Y”. TUESDAY, January 28 5:00 p. m.—Meeting of all stu dents interested in taking Portu guese, room 123, Academic Build ing. 7:30 p. m.—Agronomy Club meets in A. & I. Lecture Room. Prospective members invited. The United States produced 267 million pounds of popcorn in 1946. DR. N. B. McNUTT DENTIST Office in Parker Building Over Canady’s Pharmacy Phone 2-1457 Bryan, Texas Records and Players, Paint, Wall Paper and Varnishes, Picture Frames. CHAPMAN’S Next to P. O. Bryan fell: Are you carrying: the right kind of auto insurance?!! Yes? Or No? Your family’s future security may depend on your answer to this vital question. If you’re the least bit in doubt. It will pay you to investigate State Farm’s famous lore protection for your money” automobile insurance plan. More than 1,250,000 State Farm Mu tual policyholders have discovered that all auto insurance is NOT alike — that theirs is different in many ways that benefit them. I’ll be glad to OW plain how you, too, may share in these benefits. U. M. Alexander, Jr., ’40 Rm. 5 Casey-Sparks Bldg. North Gate Phone 4-7269 Representing \ STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY (World's largest) Home Office: Bloomington, HU W. L. Penberthy A couple of years ago we had an official visit from an investiga tor from the F.B.I. office. He was making a routine check on a for mer student who had made appli cation for a position with that or ganization. In checking the stu dent’s record it revealed that he did pretty well in the things that Penny good. I thought wanted his reaso: interested him but did rather poorly in the subjects t h a |t were not direct- ly associa- ted with his chief interest. The investigator reported that he had found this true in sev eral instances in his check on the particular s t u- dent, and added that his chances of an appoint ment were not I knew why, but i, so I asked him Open 1:00 P.M. -- 4-1181 FRIDAY and SATURDAY Ronald Coleman — starring in — “Condemned to Devil’s Island” A Film Classic Plus Comedy SATURDAY PREVUE SUNDAY and MONDAY doroti M'GUI 4Y ROBERT |B| FRL, SAT., Double Feature § fnysiHtor DONNA TOM REED•DRAKE EDWARD EVERETT HORTON SPRING BYINGT0N HARRY DAVENPORT PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY LIONEL HOUSER DIRECTED BY SIDNEY SALK0W — Plus IPP I \ esquire magazine with 1 All-American NOAH BEERY, Jr. Band Winners LOIS COLLIER \ COLEMW DANNY MORTON \ 0SG * R a P nd ° JOHN LITEL \ josh WHITE CLAUDIA DRAKE ' STEVEN GERAY SUNDAY and MONDAY Bette Davis - Paul Henreid Claude Raines “DECEPTION” Cartoon and News TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY with t BRODERICK CRAWFORD FRANK McHUGH GEORGE CLEVELAND NANA BRYANT Extra Attraction Scoop! “FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946” ’ 20 minutes of thrills in re view of outstanding gridiron plays! the reason for his statement. I will never forget his reply. He said “When an agent of the F.B.I. is given an assignment he is ex pected to carry it out to perfection regardless of whether he likes it or not, and we are looking for men who do all of their assignments well, not just the ones they like.” This may go far in accounting for the efficiency of that organiza tion. No mater what our occupation, there are always going to be some things connected with it that we do not like. We may not like some of the foods that are necessary for a balanced diet, but we can learn to like them. Although I think I have the best position in the col lege, there are some duties con nected with it that I am not crazy about. This next semester many of us will be taking some subjects we don’t like and can’t see why they are included in our curric ulum. We may be prone to let those subjects slide a little in favor of others. 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