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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (March 8, 1947)
Page 4 THE BATTALION SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1947 Page 4 — Community Chest Donates $1,800 To !vi„S Red Cross Drive 323, Ac A check for $1,800 was turned over to the American Red Cross today from the College Community Chest as part of that organization’s donation to the annual Red Cross fund, Dr. Ralph W. Steen, Com munity Chest chairman, announc- He said that the donation from the College Community Chest re presented twenty percent of the Red Cross budget set for Brazos County. Although the major portion of Red Cross funds are raised during the yearly Community Chest cam paign, Dr. Steen stated that he would be glad to handle and turn in to the proper authorities any additional contributions which in dividuals might care to make. Edmonds to Address Camera Club Monday Dr. Arthur G. Edmonds, depart ment of Physics, will address the Camera Club Monday evening at 7 o’clock in Room 35, Physics Building, Claude Stone, vice-presi dent, stated Thursday. His subject will be “Light and Lenses”. The Camera Club, which ordi narily meets in the basement of Guion Hall, will hold its meeting in the Physics Building in order to accommodate more listeners. Members of the club and other persons interested are invited to attend. Veterans, Get On Batt Mailing List Students now living in Vet erans Village, Project Hous es, Trailer Camps, or in the College View Apartments should contact the Battalion office if they wish their names placed on the Battalion mail ing list. Please bring either yellow slips showing payment of Activities Fee or Batt Card. HAIR STYLING— Machine Cream Waves, Rayette Cold Waves, Rayette Safe Waves, Manicuring, Parker Her- bex Scalp Preparations and Cosmetics. COLLEGE HILLS BEAUTY SALON Walton Drive—JSast Gate Phone 4-1174 —NORTON— Continued from Page One member of the Academic Coun cil, and shall be in direct charge of all intercollegiate athletics. He shall not coach any major sport. The Presi dent of the College will, under these Rules and Regulations, prescribe the duties of the Director of Athletics, in addi tion to those set forth above. The Board authorized the Presi dent to employ a Director of Ath letics and after a discussion with Coach Norton and the Athletic Council and in agreement with this group relieved Coach Norton of his present assignment as Ath letic Director and assigned him as Head Football Coach at the salary NORTON’S STATEMENT Norton said to the Batta lion last night: “For the past thirteen years I have enjoyed my work at Texas A & M. I have enjoyed working for and with the ad ministration, board, student body, athletes, and by far the majority of the former stu dents. So long as I am coach ing here the uppermost thing in my mind will be to keep our football team in the nation al spotlight. “I would like to thank the press and all those concerned who have contributed to our success in the past. Would also like to thank the many former students and my friends who have written, wir ed and telephoned expressing confidence. My aims will be another championship for A. & M.” now carried in his contract. This action on the part of the Board was the result of the re commendation made by the Athle tic Council on February 1 in which the Council stated that after long and careful deliberation and ex tended conferences with Coach Homer Norton that it had “agreed that it is to the best interests of Mr. Norton and the A. & M. College of Texas that his services as Head Coach and Athletic Director be terminated at the earliest practi cable date.” The Council further stated that under his contract Mr. Norton was due some compensation and it was recommended that the Board of Directors attempt to reach a financial settlement with him. Attorney General Says “No” At its meeting on February 21, the Board of Directors discussed Records and Players, Paints, Varnishes, Wall Paper. CHAPMANS Next to P. 0. Bryan Bryan VA Office Changes Hours A recent change in office hours of the Veterans’ Administration branch in Bryan should be noted by all ex-servicemen in this area. On Mondays it will be open from 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.; Tuesday, 9 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.; and Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. The Bryan con tact office is located in the City Hall. The local representative, J. R. Vamell, visits the college office in Hart Hall twice each week for the purpose of aiding veterans in their affairs. He may be con tacted in the Hart Hall office on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Also, on every other Wednesday afternoon he is in the college office. this matter with Mr. Norton and with the Athletic Council and in structed the President of the Col lege to ascertain from the Attorn ey General whether it could legally make a settlement with Mr. Nor ton on his contract. The Attorney General ruled that the Board of Directors “cannot settle its con tract with Mr. Norton by paying him any sum of money in addition to that which he has earned there under.” After this ruling from the Attor ney General, the Athletic Council recommended through the Presi dent of the College to the Board that an Athletic Director for in tercollegiate athletics be appoint ed and that Mr. Norton be relieved of his duties as Athletic Director and be assigned as Head Football Coach. This recommendation ne cessitated the amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Col lege given above. G. R >v White, Brady, Presi dent of the Board of Directors, stated that this action in regard to the athletic situation at the A. & M. College of Texas was reached after complete and friendly discussion on the part of the Board of Directors, the President of the College, Mr. Norton, and the Athletic Council, and that the SPRING TRAINING STARTS APRIL 7 Coach Homer Norton an nounced last night that plans are being made for spring foot ball training which will start Monday, April 7, immediately after the spring holidays. action taken by the Board yester day was felt to be in the best interest of all concerned, and he was sure that all friends of the College would join in support of the athletic program under 'the new organization. PERFECT FOR DAD! HELP HIM ENJOY HIS LEISURE HOURS WITH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER PRICED TO FIT AN AGGIE’S POCKET BOOK (No Tax Attached) ZIPP o—Nickel Plated $4.00 ZENITH—“Always Works” $3.00 DUNHILL $1.00 EVANS $6.70 THE EXCHANGE STORE “Serving Texas Aggies” Official Notices ___ __ seniors APRIL 1 IS THE FINAL DATE THAT ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR PRINTED PERSONNEL LEAFLETS FOR THOSE SENIORS WHO WILL GRADUATE IN MAY, JULY OR AUG UST. 1947. IF YOU INTEND TO ORDER PERSONAL LEAFLETS, PLACE YOUR ^ORDER NOW. NOTICE FISH AND GAME MAJORS Fish and Game majors interested in summer employment in wildlife work are urged to contact Dr. W. B. Davis at the earliest opportun ity. Fish and Game majors planning to en roll for the summer field course (first term) are requested to meet with Dr. Davis at 5 p. m. March 12 in his office. February 25, 1947 Each candidate for the degree of Mas er of Science or Master of Education who expects to complete the requirements for his degree in the current semester should file a complete course of study, thesis project (if a Master of Science degree), and notice of expectation to complete, with the Dean of the Graduate School without delay. Theses, approved by the head of the student’s major department, should be presented to the Dean of the Graduate School on or before April 30, 1947. T. D. Brooks Dean of the Graduate School CLASSIFIEDS ATTENTION ENGINEERS: Get your engineers’ math chart at the Exchange Store. THE SCRIBE SHOP—Typing, mimeo graphing, drawing. Phone 2-6705. 1007 E. 23rd, Bryan. WOOD DELIVERED: Per cord, 4 ft. $9.00 : 2 St. $10.60 ; 16 inch $11.50; 10 inch, $12.60. Telephone 4-1188. New and refresher classes starting now at McKenzie-Baldwin Business College in shorthand, typewriting and associated sub jects. Phone 2-6655 for information. WANTED: MUSIC INTRUMENTS (BAND) ANY KIND. TOM SWEENEY, PH. 2-7226. FOR SALE: Two wall show cases glass doors, $225.00, two large flood lights with stands, $75.00, one % horse motor with shaft, stand $35.00. Tom Sweeney, Phone 2-7225. FOR SALE: One new RCA Victor table model automatic radio phonograph, $90.00 See Finck, 4409 College Main St. FOR SALE: Five-gaited gelding. Reg istered American Saddle Horse. $500.00. M. G. Rice, 41 Leggett. Civil Service Rules, Effective May 1, Broaden Policies for Adminstration The Regional Office of the Civil Service Commission in Dallas an nounced today that the President has signed an executive order which completely revises the Civil Service rules. The rules will be come effective May 1, and will supersede the temporary Civil Ser vice Regulations. Commission under authority of the rules, each group numbered and titled to correspond with the re gulation to which it relates. The regulations state that a per son selected for other than tem porary appointment shall be given a probationary appointment; the first year of service under this appointment shall be a probation ary period; the agency shall termi nate the appointee’s services dur ing this period if he fails to de monstrate fully his qualifications for continued Federal employment Applicants may be denied exam ination, and eligibles may be de nied appointment, for any one of certain reasons which are set forth m the regulations. The new rules consist of broad policies for the administration of the Civil Service Act and the Vet erans’ Preference Act. They dele gate to the Commission authority to issue regulations to carry out those policies. The main features of the Execu tive are: (1) It defines the responsibili ties of the Civil Service Commis sion, the agencies, and the Federal Personnel Council. (2) Existing rules, regulations, and executive orders have been re organized and consolidated. Fifty- four executive orders, some dated as early as 1904, have been revoked either because they aer obsolete or because they have been incorporat ed into the rules and regulations. (3) The best and most success ful policies developed during the war period have been continued. For example, the policy of delegat ing authority to act in individual personnel matters to the agencies, subject to post-audit and inspection by the commission, has been con tinued. (4) The sixteen separate rules that existed before the war have been consolidated into six. Detailed regulations supplement the six rules. These regulations are issued by the Civil Service FOR SALE: 1937 Packard sedan, ex cellent condition. See at Apt. C-16-Z, College View Apts. FOR RENT: Furnished bedroom. Pri vate entrance. 2nd house 1st St. North Cooner St. HORACE PUFFER, PHR (PROFESSOR OF PIPEOLOGY) SAYSs “WHEN filling your pipe* d0N,t ,^ c “ IN THE TOBACCO TOO TIGHT, JUST TAMP IT IN WITH moderate, firmness, and for a pip of a PIPE—(THAT'S THE SLANG OF MY , DAY, BOYS) 1 RECOMMEND AN LHS SBRjjCRgSB ! Model #88 Mediterranean briar. Sterling Silver band. Dur able rubber bit. Dozens of other handsome modelsin sotin- burnished and antique finish. Other LHS pipes $1 to $25. Send for"Pipos fora World of Pleasure" It's Free l & H STERN, Int., Dept. C, 56 Pearl St., Bklyn.l, N.Y. 'A GOOD PIPE IS AN INVESTMENT IN DAILY PLEASURE" * TRADE MARK REO. AFP* O FOR FOR SALE: 2 houses on large lot and Model A, $4,500 or $1,675 down payment, assume $35.00 monthly payment or your late model car and some cash. Cecil Moore, 408 Vincent St., off Graham Drive. FOR RENT: Single room in private home. Private entrance. On paved street and bus line. Call 2-5409 or 4-7654. FOR SALE: Philco cabinet radio set. Set L. H. Golf Clubs and bag, one 6.50-16 tire and tube. Phone 2-6409 or 4-7654. FOR SALE: 6 tube Clarion radio with tone control, built-in record cabinet and automatic changer. Camfield automatic toaster. See at Wilson-Bearrie Appliance Co., North Gate. FOR SALE: 6.8 Cu. ft. refrigerator $140; baby walker-stroller $6.00, Lucchese made senior boqj;s 9iC with spurs, jacks and chains, $40.00. See at Apt. C-3A, College View Apartments. Piano and clarinet lessons for Aggies. Music Hall across from George’s. Mrs. T. H. Thomas, B. M. Drake University. Telephone 2-5579 before 11:00 a.m. STRAYED: from Apt. 33A Veterans Village about 3 weeks ago, child’s aged tricycle. Seat has been re-covered with fabric. To make little girl happy call Hamner 4-4124. Room for rent to working couple or students. 304 Fairview St., College Park, 4-8899. FOR SALE: New Zeiss-Ikon Ikoflex Camera, 3.5 Lens. A.&M. Photo Shop. FOR SALE: Custom Built studio couch, inner springs, twin bed mattress, slip covered. Permanent piece of furniture. Inquire 8:00 to 5:00, Rm. 26, Pfeuffer Hall. PIANO BARGAIN: Small piano, looks new, fully guaranteed, terms to suit, will transfer to reliable party in this vicinity. For full information, write, wire or phone at our expense. BROOK MAYS PIANO CO., 1522 Main St., Houston, Texas, Fair fax 4308. Cowboy and Senior boots Are Marks of Distinction in the Well Dressed Man Made in any style and pattern—Place your order today HOLICK’S BOOT SHOP — North Gate — WANTED: Experienced waitress, ply in person. BRONCO INN. FOR SALE: Used baby carriage, color black, parking brake, folding type. Trailer A-3. FOR SALE: Baby’s bathinette complete. Good condition. Apt. C-l-B, College View. LOST: Black billfold containing val uable papers and money Monday, March 3 at Queen Theater, Bryan. Finder notify E. H. Warnhoff, Box 195, College Station. Phone 4-8134. Reward. FOR SALE: 18 ft. Glider house trailer. Will sacrifice. Terms. Chandler, Trailer T-6, Area No. 6. FOR SALE: New Indian Chief, 6000 miles, complete with all accessories and storm suit. See after 3:00 at 106 Jersey behind Duncan Mess Hall. E. C. Hodge. FOR SALE: Practically new, 3 bed room, high class residence. 710 Edgewood Drive between Bryan and College Station, 3 miles from East Gate, Highway 6, Gar den Acres Addition. Tile kitchen drain, closets galore, large roomy room, solid hardwood floors, genuine Armstrong In laid linoleum. Acre lot. By owner, Ed wards. 4 Day Service on Cleaning and Staffing. 1 Day Service on Main Springs and Crowns. 2 Hour Service for Crystals. T. C. HINMAN GEORGE’S CONFECTIONERY North Gate