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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 11, 1949)
• 4r)fef P<t& j- n Oj f 'l ••':, 7 »• " By BILL ^ v -j«"" ’’tV V • '■• v;, .. ino, they aren’t opening rlcultural Experiment Sub-statioi • >;! at the North Gate. That’s just "■ Schaffer’s Boqk store off on anoth- er one of its confused contests. , " This onj? involves the chicken and the egg, and for you unen- l-.J lightened nativesJyifho may have, ’/ by some manner of; means, missed the Schaffer releases on the con test, we offer you a quick run ^; down. i i " « ! : i There is currently a small brood er set upr in Schaffer’s, window, • containing; 72 eggs. These six dozen potential pullets, made up of 36 Golden Rule Farm eggs and 36 A&lf Station EggatTSdll bask r ->’ happily under the heating unit of the brooder while (Mr. Schaffer ! hopes) thousands of Aggies and other College Station citizens at- —tempt to.^uess just when the first egg will hatch. • ,"h . | cnaffer’s Atlkevi (If the hatch turns out enter tljia mamoth _ mdrathon, the ebulept Mr. fejf assures us that we nothing but fill out a slip (thoughtfully provided at Store) With pur name, address, and guess to the day, ,hqlur and minute when the first chicken will break oiit into this cold and wick ed world. The slips can be dro] ped in a boi’ (also 1 thodghtfu ssr’tfr? *ir j Reople who arejacquaintleu Herb-Schaffer, the ecstatic entre- pfenuer of tjba Book Store, will, nob be surprised at his lat :st vag- ’ . •i As an added incentive to man's natural desire to outguess his fel low man, Schaffer’s %re offering four prizes to the persons mbst ,: r i r±' nearly prognosticating the arrival of the first chicken. First prize wiltfpe 50 dollars, seconid prize will be 25 d of the first! chicken. First prize ■" Jtt dollars, third prize 15 dollars, (all prizes to be given'iri merchaij- dise) and the last prize will be Jr,; ha« to Schaffers front window. When we asked the good doetbr for an estimate on the ETA of the feath ered ,flock, he smiled blandly and where from 29 to 140 days.’’ Which is one sure Way of keeping an inside man from cor nering the contest. of the f the fytf T w * •vi; Wnen we closed our notebooks and prepared to leave the scene of Widely hi has <We ary in the contest worli peroos, i round M of his irs Have j 7 roundly pictures! of 'rau graphed, no less)> f cinating bits of flora and fh 1 ■ " l ' 1 with l with (auto- ier fas- itmal. , ‘ ' epic butter and egg mi try Husbani Quisenberry an from th' department big » » e Poul- Departmeht. Doc . yas called in mainly because he had the only}! known brooder that would fit snuggly in- the Contest, Mr. Schaffer waved his cigar grandly and informed us that the contest was open to all comera but that admit the inside iar with tl._ TT ,... “Reimember” said Mr. Schaffer, doing a figure eight with his cigar, “you don’t have to buy a thing’’. On this reassuring note from P. T. Barnum of the North Gate, we took our leave. t As we pulled away from the North Gap, my co-editor, C. C. Munroe, was deep in thought, “You know,” said Munroe after about fifteen seconds of brow fur rowing “those A&M eggs have a better chance of hatching first.” "Why!’ I asked, like a fool. "Because” Munroe announced triumphantly, "they’re older gnd stronger!" You know, I think he should oughta enter the contest. The recently comple »rth Gate are*. Rev, located in the 1 the Luthern Church gebroff is pastor. ’' *'! P. U (1 been nami tor of Info of the Ai Shuffler, dky. Downs, one of known men of been connected with for 10 years. He has ber of the board of prior to his new api bebn with the Athlet for several years. ‘ Pinky," as thoui dents and former him, is a native of for 25 years he was ing business. His interest A M. students and his loyal the college, have endeared hi the studenjt body and to former students throughout the world. “I like to greet people and meet them," Downs says. He!; has greeted thousands td the campus and ser Two Ministers Assigned For Work at Methodist Church ' Rev. James F. Jackson, pastor of the A&M Methodist Church, TV • ; ■ T-: . .'vi* r . > ■ p . : V -V |, . '■ j WELCOME.. 'AGGIES t"a ■ • aV ■. TEV ONE OF OUR l Fountain y has announced the fall schedule of his church's activities; ji, Sunday school will bejheld at 10 a.m., .and will be preceded by a coffee hour for cadets at 9:30. The worship service will begin at 11 a.m. and the everting Service at 7:30 p.m. An open house will be held at the Methodist Church, )at 8 p.m. Vf I : • f '/ i- 3 jl ' "lr j-r Madeley’s V i SOUTHSIDE r 'Ji ! each Wednesday for students and others who wish to attend, Rev. Jackson announced. j 1 \ j | , jj f \ 1 ! Journalism Dept. Gets New Recorder The most modern ^stra-Soiiic, magnetic tape recorder available 1 was added to the equipbient of the Journalism Department! during the past summer, according to Donald D. Burchard, department head. A speech may be edited or in sertions added with nothing more complicated than a -pair of scissors and a roll of Scotch ; t*pej Bur chard said. I . IT 1 j : An economy feature! is the eras ure device which ; perjmits innum erable recordings to be made on the same tape. Nearly every de partment of journalism has num erous uses for such a recorder. Twenty-five ! year old Murry Students are now able to hear “olditch, junior squadman tackle recordings of their own voices as well as on-the-spot Recordings of various well-known journalists and speakers, Burchard concluded. , I [Tt i » 31 ■■ f' l- ‘ HI* . Bill Turner is director of the Singing Cadets and the Aggie- land Orchestra. Turner isk grad uate of NTSC With a major in musk. He his : also studied for two summers] under Frod War- iug. T H V Blooming Grove, is the old- member of Texas A&M’s 1949 football squadJ V T ........ WELCOME ■K 1 -, Old & N*w Visit: WELCOME TO AGGIELAMD Floyd’s Radio Shop invites you to watch your radio being repaired, and ask for old parts. Offering the Following FREE Service: • Tubes Teafced ' • Radios Checked 4 Tubes Installed • Pick-up IT Leon Bj, THE FASTEST GROWIN MJJN’S WEAR STORE -I- r. ft ' 1 • »: m •I 1 ; li vi. V d Bf>{ COLLEGE STATION I. CLOTHES FOR THE CADETS T^jlor Made or .... FLOYD S RADIO SER 2 Doors East of Bank, College Stn’ L WELCOME AGGIES . .. ■ i !■ Tjj ’ 1 ; - ! . : ! \\ SEE US FOR RAPID — • Freeh ^As - New Cleaning & Pressing T ♦ Alterations Expertly Done .... \ 1 'i ' • ' 'll ! \ • Also Patches & Uniform Furnishings AGGIE CLEANERS • North Gate Ready-to-Wear i ■ i -- Moderately Priced — N|iff Said wx jii Tj WILL BE •Alii ■ o foe to® MENU’S STORE Just North the Campus College Station Rev. Jackson was bom. in Cor- delf, Georgia. He attended M,er- cer College In his home state where he acted as a student minister for several churches. Majoring in Christianity, he re ceived his Bachelor of Arts de gree In 1934. '! He received a Bachelor of Di vinity degree in 1936 from Duke University and then spent a year at the University of Edinburg, Scotland, working toward hjs Ph.D. After returning to the United States he married the former Miss Helen Thompson of Swainboro, Georgia. They now have a daugh ter Virginia and a son Jim, Jr. . Rev. Jackson has been at College Station for 27 months. The A&M Methodist Church will have a new associate pastor this year. Rev. Robert Speed, a recent Southern Methodist University graduate, is replacing Rev. Ferris Bnkei; and Rev. As^ury Lennox. Dean Howard W. Barlow ser ves the college as dean of the School of Engineering. He also supervises the research, activ-- ities of the Engineering Experi ment Station. BILL DAYTON Athletic Trainer WELCOME AGGIES.. ’ATCHES I i 1 DERATIONS ARY SUPPLIES See Us For Those — High Back KHAKI Talon Zippers \ Flaps on Hip Pockets Like Tailor Made North Gate .M ! Justy SMITH’S :| N i ’ | $]lM ■■mi ■ d Ltei r - "ill ' i i • ( - •N. , f • !•- ‘Pinky’ Downs Promoted To New Position and serves as a “bu matlon" for those who haven’t been back Jor years as wall aa to newcomers. A kind-hearted, gentle man, Piriky literally “eats and sleeps" A&M College. “I learned many years Ago to let him do the talk ing," his wife and constant com panion for more than 25 years, says of hjm. "And you know,” she says with a twinkle in her eyes, "it’s usually about the col lege." -OATH- (Continued from Page 1) i or movement to subvert or destroy the government of the United States or any State or, of any political subdivision thereof by force, violence, or any other un lawful means. In the eVent of war with any foreign nation, I will not support or adhere to the govern ment of such foreign nation." “I swear or aftlmi "tljat I am not and have not during the past two (2) years been a rpemher of or affiliated with any society or group of persons which teaches or advocates that the government of the Uhited States or of any State or of any political subdivi sion thereof should be overthrown or destroyed by force, violence, or any other unlawful means, or the ndrierenee! to the government of any foreign nation in the event of war between the United States and isuch fjpreign nation. The law states that the loyalty oath shall be executed^ hy every person each time they register for attendance in any State-supported Any person who advocates the •verthro* or destruction of ..the Jnited "States government by any method will not be enrolled fir re-enrolled in any Stafje-supported mstitqtion. ] Regarding violation of the; loyal ty oath, the law says that any student found -guilty of committ ing any act in violation of the oath, after having signed it, shall be expelled from the college. Ex pulsion from the college shall oc cur only^after a full hearing by the cdllege president Or any! other designated official. I No jjievson shall be expelled or dismissed unless he is served in person (or by, registered mail with a written statement specifying the charges naming a date and a place at which such person ms&s appear and answer such charges. The hearing shall be public and all parties may be represented by counsel, having the right to Call, examine, and cross-examine wit nesses. Any student expelled under the authority of the act is entitled to appeal the decision! in a district court of Texas, i i The law then concludes by stat ing the fact that much of the world is in a state! of political un rest, that foreign agents and oth ers who seek the overthrow Or des truction of the government bf the United States are known to be working in our country. For this reason subversive ings and activities of si should not be allowed in State- supported colleges, j * . 1 . Foreign students will be required to sign the loyalty oath, Penberthy said. i As attidents in a State-supported school, they will be required to pledge not to advocate the; over throw or destruction of thq gov ernment, ■ i . Lutheran Stu Daily for Studen Rev. Fred Mgebroff, p^ty ol Church, corner of Main will begin at 10:t at 5:30 a.m. w| ship service, j Sunday services of the College Static e schedule of service!- church, which is locate< just beyond the Non begin at 7 p.m. The) «ewly completed center will be opm daily fron a m. until 10 p.m. for the conven ience , of students,! Rev. Mgqb said. The Lutheran Student Associa tion will meet e^ery Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ! '} Plans for Annex services Lufhei been pointe ran .Xtudents have not " /Ir ’ Rev. Mgebr mai Rc completed, Rev. Mge pointed out. (However, arran| ments will be made either DO provide special services at Rryia.il Field or furnish transportation for students to come into the ain church. ev. Mgebroff Came .to College Station with his Wife and daugh ter, Jo Annin July 1947 T Dorp in Brenham, he graduated from as Lutheran College at Seguin aipd] I did Seminary' work at Wartburg Theological Seminary, DubimAe, Iqwa. ‘ ' l He was ordained in 1932 Xnd served at St. Paul Lutheran .Church at Clifton, Texas for fiXe and one half years. He waf liter transferred to jZion Lutheran Church before coming to College | Station? Lutheran religious services lire now held in the recreation room -— };S ' ’ m ; 7 ' has mand for 1949-19! New Metal Ho Carres a Jolt Plymouth, Eng. Aug. R. Hyatt stuck the ke e„, - lounge,j; and Ration J^Va'To,,^ » He flicked himself up ag a window. He went down a showier ;df sparks. , He peered into the kite steam was water faucet, Stand back and children ; 7 ■HHHH The local housing aiitb(|j pair man difconnCCtad thl line aiul inspected thcXjtlf found a bare wire rubbin"' the frame of the incla which, should have blbwh |\ he said, but didn’t becaufr “~ l hulding the ground wire hi ed lopse. [ c ;' l The Hyatts decided to hotel for a few- dayli. Sam G. Pate, senior major from Sweetwater, named to command the |! f’l : if • "rr" 1; i 1 ThCee of ! 'exits A&M’s fl 1949 footballl'games will b under the arceif The Cqdet yourtg playelix just off bte teams ■ MhouM feel-iHgha infantry CREAMLAND Welcomes the Aggies Back! Js for the —r in FOUNTAIN! fl: SANDWTCKES ;• 1 ' L ' 1 . ■ Ml,. ■ j; BATTALION classified you anything but a <! ticket*‘to tfie Texas ga|m 4-5324. j . ' M I I ■ If’ li ■ . J' ENI0R BOOKS SAVE MANAO RURAL SOC1 CASES A TIT1.ES Loupot’s Trading Post k' [ j Come try pur jj: ? ood and i let us prove ^ht.t good food can be cooked away from H j IF V0l ARE •OLE IK k to bring your, - Quests or come by ^ Vourself when it’s gc I . ; food you crave. ^ ■ l : 'fl! ■ ' mmm !’•; ji b Hotafd’s (Inch
