A-E Exhibits
Guion Hall Follies
VOLUME 46
Texas A&M
The B
PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF A GREATER A & M COLLEGE
COLLEGE STATION (Aggieland), TEXAS, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1947
Corps Review
Rand Concert
Number 69
Triple Fete Scheduled for Parents’ Visit
Ag-Engineer And
Sport Shows Today
More fathers and mothers are expected to visit the A.
& M. campus for this week-end program than for any other
Parents Day celebration since 1941.
The affair, a tribute to the mothers and dads of A. & M.
students, is designed to acquaint parents with the activities of the
college.
Students and faculty members have worked diligently in prepar
ation for this week-end, and the results should delight all parents
regardless of their particular interests.
The activities began at 9 o’clock this morning with the opening
of exhibits of agricultural and engineering departments. Engineering
exhibits will remain open until 9 p.m. tonight.
At 1:30 p.m. the Sports Department will present a dual track meet
on Kyle Field between A.&M. and the University of Texas. Beginning
at 3 p.m. there will be a baseball game with Brooks Army Air Field on
the Kyle Field diamond, and at 4 p.m. a football game between the
Maroon and White Aggie squads will be played. Tickets to all three
events cost only $1, and proceeds will be used to finance the annual
“T” Club banquet on May 19.
Pitchfork-Slipstick Follies
The Pitchfork-Slipstick Follies, a program prepared by the Schools
of Agriculture and Engineering showing the out-of-class slant of the
student’s life, will be presented on the stage of Guion Hall at 7 p.m.
tonight. Then at 9 p.m. a free dance will be held on the Slab.
A-E Exhibits Today
In brief, things to notice on a tour of the campus today are as
follow:
Agriculture
Dairy Husbandry—Spring dairy show, open house at the creamery,
exhibition of artificial insemination.
Agricultural Education—Movies of FFA activities.
Agricultural Engineering—Display of farm and home implements.
Animal Husbandry—Freshman and sophomore livestock show,
judging contest.
Range Management—Exhibit of range equipment and photographs
of different range plants.
Fish and Game—Two movies, exhibit of birds and mammals.
Horticulture—Propagation exhibit at Horticulture farm, open house
at canning plant.
Landscape Art—Green house exhibits and landscape design equip
ment.
Engineering
Management Engineering—Exhibits of tooling, labor relations,
time and motion study, production and quality control.
Architecture—Five-class exhibits of projects, designs of Texas
architects, samples of rendering techniques, and cartoon display of life
of architect.
Civil Engineering—Demonstrations in the highway, hydraulic,
soils, and strength labs; survey display, exhibits of structures and
study of stresses with plastic models.
Electrical Engineering—Demonstration of wire recorder, Tesla
coil, photo-electric speed indicator, Sonovax, levitator, speech scram
bler, micro-wave transmission and reception, oscillograph, polarized
light, stroboscope, and high voltage.
Petroleum Engineering—Displays of sub-surface pump, well sur
veying instruments, gas lift equipment, portable drilling rig, cable
tool rig, and pumping units and pumping jacks.
Mechanical Engineering—All shops and machinery open to in
spection, foundry will pour metal, automatic torches in welding shop,
automobile chassis display, cutaway motor exhibit, diesel engine and
generator, and displays of other types of engines, also exhibits of pop-
sicle manufacture, metallurgy, air-conditioning, and novel gears and
cams.
Aeronautical Engineering—Student design problems, wind tunnels,
aircraft engines, wing construction, propellers, and instruments.
Chemical Engineering—Exhibits of plastics, model still, cosmetics,
synthetic rubber, wetting agents, explosives, photography, soap, mag
nesium plant Cottrill precipitator, sulphur mine, dyes, and liquid air.
NYU Graduate Named Head
Of Engineering Department
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Committee Heads,
Directors of City
C. of C. Appointed
A joint meeting of committee
chairmen and board of directors
of the College Station Develop
ment Association was held Tues
day evening in the YMCA. Funct
ions of the various development
committees were discussed and
committee personnel were appoint
ed.
Chairman of the different
groups are: Dr. A. A. Jakkula,
Industrial Development; Fred
Bryson, Agriculture; Gordon Gay
Recreation and Entertainment;
Joe Skiles, Legislative; Dan Rus
sell, Public Health; Frank An
derson, Athletics; Ray Hickman,
Education; Sid Loveless, Trans
portation and Public Safety;
Charles N. Smith, Publicity and
Research; Mrs. C. B. Godby,
Churches; E. E. Ames, Finance;
A. C. Magee, Membership; H. W.
Barlow, Inter-City Relations; N.
M. McGinnis, Civic Planning and
Improvement; and J. A. Orr, Busi
ness Development and Trade.
Members of the board of dir
ectors are Dean Charles N. Shep-
ardson, Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs.
Norman Anderson, J. R. Oden,
Manning Smith, G. E. Madeley,
and the president, Lamar Fly.
The next meeting of the Asso
ciation was scheduled for Tuesday,
May 20, at which time committes
will submit budget requests and
prospective development projects
for the future.
Heat Remedy Available
Getting hot? The Texas Engi
neering Experiment Station, has a
free bulletin on how to get maxi
mum effect from small electric
fans.
Edward E. Brush, district man
ager of General Airports Cor
poration, has just been appoin
ted professor and head of the
department of aeronautical en
gineering, according to an an
nouncement by R. M. Pinkerton,
acting head of the department,
and H. W. Barlow, dean of the
School of Engineering. Brush
will assume office June 1.
A native of Nebraska, Brush
has had extensive experience in
design, research and teaching in
the aeronautical field. He re
ceived his aeronautical degree
from New York University in
1935 and has taught at the Uni
versity of Minnesota, Princeton
University, and the University
of Kansas, serving as department
head at the latter institution in
1941-42.
His practical experience in
cludes a pre-war inspection of the
European aircraft industry, in
addition to design and research
with five large aircraft manu
facturers and two years as chief
engineer of the York Research
Corporation.
Commenting on the appoint
ment, Dean Barlow said: “The
addition of Mr. Brush to our
staff will make it possible for
Mr. Pinkerton to utilize his tal
ents and experience more fully
in developing our teaching and
research program in aerodynam
ics. He came here in 1942 as
one of the country’s outstanding
aerodynamicists and since 1944
has ably carried the administra
tive work of the aeronautical en
gineering department. Both he
and I are in agreement that his
special field of aerodynamics
needs more attention than can
be given it under the previous
arrangement. I cannot commend
him too highly for sacrificing
his own prestige and giving time
away from his chosen field dur
ing the past three years.
“We are fortunate in being
able to secure Mr. Brush as de
partment head. This will enable
Mr. Pinkerton to develop our
(See AERO on Page 4)
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BATTER UP!—Between quiz
zes comes a chance to give the
brain a rest and swing a hunk of
hickory. VERNON L. HARD-
CASTLE, at bat, and PAUL R.
CLEVENGER, catching, take ad
vantage of the great out-of-doors
and the newly erected intramural
backstops.
Junior Class to Nominate
Cadet Colonel Candidates
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by J. K. B. Nelson
Hospital Open
To Visitors
On Week-End
The A. & M. College Hos
pital will be open to inspect
ion by mothers and fathers ot
Aggies Saturday afternoon
and Sunday morning, it has been
announced by Mrs. Irene Clag-
horn, Superintendent of Nurses.
In a recent inspection tour of the
state, an inspection committe from
the University of Texas inspected
41 senior colleges and several
municipal hospitals, and the coll
ege hospital at A. & M. ranked at
the top of the list. A portion of
the letter read as follows: “We
were very greatly impressed with
the facilities which your hospital
has available for the student body
of your college. The efficiency
and economy with which your hos
pital is operated should be an item
of pride to your college.
We have inspected the health
facilities of all 41 senior colleges
in Texas and there is no doubt
what your health service is sur
passed by none and equaled by
probably two others. In fact, in
my opinion, your health facilit
ies are equal of those found in
the better municipal hospitals in
the larger cities of the State.”
The doctors, nurses, and the
members of the hospital committee
invite all parents to visit the hos
pital and inspect it thouroughly.
All rooms and facilities will be
open to inspection on Saturday
from 1 until 5 and again Sunday
from 8 until 11.
The Junior class will play a part in selecting the cadet
colonel for next year. According to plans made at a class
meeting Wednesday night, the present junior class will nom
inate two or three candidates which the Military Department
will consider for the commission. ■
Colonel G. S. Meloy, command-
Obstetrician To
Address Pre-Meds
the
de-
Dr. William F. Mengert, of
Southwestern Medical College
partment of obstetrics, will address
the Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental So
ciety at its last meeting of the
school year Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the
Science Lecture Room and refresh
ments will be served.
ant, who was present at the meet
ing, stated that every effort would
be made to cooperate with the class
in the selection of a man for the
position who would satisfy both the
Military Department and the ju
nior class. Nominees will be selec
ted at the next meeting to be held
during the early part of next week.
Plans were also discussed at
the meeting concerning the meth
od of selecting the head yell lead
er. Final decision on the matter
was to vote by secret ballot at
a class meeting.
Upon completion of class busi
ness, Colonel Meloy spoke on con
ditions of the Cadet Corps next
year. On the basis of an “educated
guess” that the enrollment in the
Cadet Corps would be in the neigh
borhood of 2800, the Military De
partment has tentatively planned
the military organization of the
corps.
It will consist of at least five
regiments, six if enrollment per
mits. The Infantry Regiment will
be cut down to five companies,
eliminating F and G, while the
Air Corps Group (Regiment) will
be built up to five Flights (Com
panies).
The Field Artillery and Armored
Cavalry Regiments will also be
made up of five basic units. Three
new units will be activated in the
Composite Regiment. They are
the Army Security, Army Trans-
(See JUNIOR on Page 2)
Miller Takes
Over Head Of
A H Dept.
Waco ‘Missionaries’
Visit Campus, Give
Presents on Tour
A seven-car train, bearing mem
bers of the annual Waco Goodwill
and Trade Tour, stopped at A.&M.
for a brief visit Wednesday after
noon. Met by a group of A.&M.
officials, headed by Dean T. D.
Brooks, the delegation was con
ducted on a tour of the campus.
Annually a group of Waco bus
inessmen tour Texas to foster good
will and friendly relations wth the
rest of the state. Each year they
alternate between East and West
Texas. This is the first time in
seven years that they have toured
East Texas, as the trips were dis
continued during the war.
After leaving here, the train con
tinued on to Houston where they
spent the night. At the close of
the four-day trip, the delegation
will have stopped at thirty-four cit
ies and towns of East Texas.
To Select Valedictorian
By Ballot Monday Night
Valedictorian for the class of ’48, which graduates this
month, will be selected at a meeting of all candidates for de
grees in the Assembly Hall Monday at 7 p.m., according to
F. R. Jones, chairman of the commencement committee.
The ten high eligible seniors and their grade point ratios
are:
Name Course G.R.P.
Jack Brooks (E. E.) 2.9718
Malcolm A. Horton (M. E.) 2.9185
Shannon Jones, Jr ,.(L. A.) 2.8861
Perry D. Woods (Ag. Ed.) 2.8778
Clyde Cecil (C. E.) 2.7769
Thomas D. Tanksley, Jr (AgEd) 2.7727
James H. Goatley (Pet. E) 2.7183
Robert H. Sanders, Jr (Aero) 2.7058
S. Allen Self (L. A.) 2.6940
James Miller Robertson (Ch.E.) 2.6821
Cadets to Parade
Sunday Morning
Parents will get an early start on Sunday as the pro
gram begins at 8:15 a.m. in the Cadet Corps area. At that
time organizations will form in their company streets for
the traditional flower-pinning ceremony. Sweetpea blossoms
will be pinned in the blouse lapel of every cadet.
Following the flower-pinning ceremony, unit commanders of most
units will receive watches as tokens of appreciation from the organ
izations which they commanded. These presentations will be made
by the first sergeants to the unit commanders.
At 11 a.m. parents will go to Guion Hall where a special program
will be presented. Richard Gottlieb, student announcer of radio sta
tion WTAW, will officially welcome parents to the campus on behalf
of the student body. President Gibb Gilchrist will extend a similar
welcome on behalf of the college. Next on the program is Bill Mc
Cormick, senior class president, who will deliver a recitation entitled
“Mom” and Allen Self, Battalion editor, who will present a similar
tribute entitled “Pop”. Following this, the Singing Cadets under the
direction of Bill Turner, will present a program of appropriate songs.
Cadet Dormitories Open
All dormitories in which cadets are housed will be open for in
spection by parents from 1 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception for
all visitors at the home of President and Mrs. Gilchrist from 2 until
4 p.m. The Aggie Band under the direction of Lt. Col. E. V. Adams
will present a concert on the lawn across from the president’s home
at 3 p.m.
Parents Day Awards
At the Parents Day review of the Cadet Corps, scheduled for 9:30
a.m. tomorrow, seven individual awards and one unit award will be
presented. These awards are among the most highly prized honors
given to members of the Cadet Corps, and competition has been strong
up to the last.
The most important award is the General George F. Moore Trophy,
presented annually to the best all-round outfit according to scholar
ship, military proficiency, intramural proficiency, and extracurricular
activity.
Heading the list of individual awards is the Caldwell Trophy,
which is presented to the man selected as the outstanding cadet. This
is based on academic standards, military proficiency, leadership, and
student activity.
The Daughters of the American Revolution will present a cash
award to Cadet First Sergeant Joe R. Clark, C Troop Cavalry, as the
highest handing junior in academic standards, character, leadership,
and military proficiency.
Cadet Captain Robert F. Huston, A Company Chemical Corps,
will receive the Albert Sidney Johnston Saber, awarded by the Texas
Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. This award is
made to the cadet showing proficiency in application of the principles
of military science and leadership, and having an outstanding record.
The Sons of the American Revolution award a medal to the stu
dent best exemplifying military proficiency, leadership, and aptitude
for military service. This year Cadet Major W. Mattox, Composite
Regimental commander, will receive this award.
Receiving the Field Artillery Medal is Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Joe W. Coddou, corps adjutant. This award is presented to the cadet
in the Field Artillery who has shown outstanding military proficiency.
The Coast Artillery Association presents a medal to the most pro
ficient student in that branch. Winner for this year is Cadet Captain
Deward D. Bateman, A Battery Coast Artillery.
Winner of this year’s Ordnance Medal is Cadet Captain Jack Slack,
A Company Ordnance. This medal is also presented for outstanding
military proficiency.
Representatives of the various organizations will be on hand to
present their respective awards.
C.~ Miller
Dr. J. C. Miller, formerly
head of the animal husbandry
department at the University
of Tennessee, assumed his du
ties as head of the animal
husbandry department this week.
He will direct all animal husbandry
teaching, research, and extension
work in line with the recently in
augurated program of coordinating
all departments in the various ag
ricultural fields under a single
subject matter head.
Dr. Miller is one of the leading
authorities in the United States on
the physiology of reproduction and
animal breeding. He left A. & M.
in 1945 to go to the University of
Tennessee.
Dr. Miller received his bache
lor’s degree in 1928, his master’s
degree in 1929 and his Ph.D. in
1937, all at the University of Mis
souri. He is a member of the
American Society of Animal Pro
duction, American Association for
the Advancement of Science and
also is a member of the honorary
fraternities, Gamma Sigma Delta
and Sigma Xi.
Some of Dr. Miller’s publications
are: The Effect of Management
and Sex on Carcasses from Year
ling Cattle; Feedlot and Carcass
Studies of Angora Wethers; Ef
fects of Fatness on Tenderness of
Lambs; and Body Temperature and
Respiration Rate and their Rela
tion to Adaptability in Sheep.
Figures Show 104 Students
With Scholarships, Awards
By Jack Gray
What do you know about A.
& M.’s fellowships, scholarships,
and awards ? Doubtless you have
wondered just how many boys
are going to A. & M. with the
aid of these benefits.
Back in 1945 the Board of Di
rectors recommended to the col
lege that a vigorous campaign
be opened to encourage awards
and funds to support them. The
Faculty Committee headed by
Dr. T. R. Hamilton, working
with the Academic Council, de
vised a plan whereby those stu
dents whose scholastic efforts
were exceptional would be re
warded, just as a good football
player is assisted for his ath
letic ability.
After reviewing the proposals
the Board of Directors set up a
permanent Scholarship Commit
tee to be composed of the Dean
of College, Dean of Men, Execu
tive Secretary of the Association
of Former Students, and one
member from each school, elec
ted by the Athletic Council. The
function of this committee was
to decide who were to get the
awards.
At the time the committee was
set up there were only 48 awards
for the college each year. Now
there are 104 awards for the
college, values of which exceed
$35,000. These awards range
from $2 prizes to $3,000 scholar
ships and fellowships.
These awards were made avail
able through gifts or bequests
of former students, friends of
the college, and industrial con
cerns. Administration of the
funds is left up to the Scholastic
Committee.
In conjunction with its efforts
to increase the number and value
of awards, the committee recom
mended that a Development
Funds Office be organized. Ap
proved by the board, it was in
stalled in 1945 headed by R.
Henderson Shuffler. The duty
of this office was to secure more
funds through which the com
mittee could enlarge its awards
(See AWARDS on Page 4)
Humble Oil Grants
Awarded to Two
Veteran Students
Graduate fellowships in engi
neering, first in a five-year pro
gram sponsored by the Humble Oil
and Refining Company, were a-
warded yesterday to two Aggie
students.
Recipients of the fellowships,
each of which pays $1,250 for one
school year, are Edwin J. Stanley
23, of Seminole, who will receive
his bachelor’s degree in civil en
gineering this month, and Burl H.
Ervin, 23, of Heraldton, Oklahoma,
a 19 4 5 mechanical engineering
graduate who has returned to col
lege for extra work.
Both winners are war veterans,
Ervin having served in the navy
and Stanley with the 42nd Infan
try Division. They will begin work
on their master of science degrees
next September.
Two of the Humble fellowships
are scheduled to be awarded each
year, one to a civil engineering
graduate and the other to a me
chanical engineer.
Meeting Today at 2
Of State Mothers’
Clubs Slated in Y
The State Federation of A.&M.
Mothers’ Clubs will have its ann
ual meeting in the chapel of the
YMCA this afternoon at 2 p.m.
Mrs. C. A. Medbery, out-going
president, announced that an Ex
ecutive Committee meeting will be
held at 10 a.m. this morning in the
solarium of the ladies lounge be
fore the general meeting in the af
ternoon.
Mrs. R. Henry Harrison, out
going president of the Brazos
County Mothers’ Club, announced
the annual tea will be held this
afternoon from 3 until 6 p.m. in
the lounge of the YMCA.