Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 10, 1950)
Learn-While-U-Sleep . . . Cerebrograph Small, Bui Packs Teaching Wallop By CEORGE CHARLTON A cerebrograph—a little black gadget that fits snugly on your pillow while you sleep—a student’s dream come true that could prove to be the downfall of the modern American educational system. What this latest scientific phen omenon can do when aroused would probably wither the ivy and level the pillars of teaching methods used on this or any other cam pus these days. If you haven’t heard about it, here’s a pertinent illustration of how this latest learn- while-u-sleep device works: Pish Jones has been harassed all day long by upperclassmen chas ing him with sticks and stones. Early that morning as he entered an eight o’clock class, he was shocked to find waiting for him a cleverly worded, strictly “chicken” pop quiz which lay fluttering en ticingly on top his desk. He had flunked it, naturally. And now as the sun sets, the freshman drags his lithe little frame up to a fourth stoop sanc- tuary pf Dorm 16. It’s been a hard day. The night, to any normally in telligent person with the same as- City’s Building Permits Show Drop There has been a slight drop in building permits issued for the month of September, Ran Boswell, assistant city secretary of College Station announced today. There were eight family dwelling building permits issued amounting to $77,500; five permits issued tot aling $5,900 for alterations, addi tions and repairs to buildings. This made a total of $83,400 in permits issued for the month of September. Phi Betes signments as Fish Jones, would be one of academic horror. But this freshman is crafty— he has just bought a cerebrograph. After preparing for bed, he places his cerebrograph recording device next to his pillow. He also selects records I and II of Mathe matics course number 101, puts them on the attached turntable, and crawls beneath the covers. The “Prelude” begins. “You are going to sleep now. It is getting deeper and deeper and deeper . . .” Presently, he is asleep. The lesson in Algebra begins as the scholarly voice on the record explains the first formula. Next morning, a “Postlude” reminds him that to make the lesson stick, the pupil should read it over quickly in an ac companying printed text. By the time Algebra , class has begun, Fish Jones is> not only well enough stuffed with knowledge to pass any sort of test on the material assigned, but he also is far ahead of his curricular as- Architect Wives Elect New Officers Architectural Wives Society held their first meeting- for the Fall Semester recently in the YMCA. The officers for the Fall Term are Dorothy Thomas, president; Jo Pyle, vice-president; Sidney Blake, secretary; Dolores Goulas, con-es- ponding secretary; Flora Shaw, treasurer; Ardith Akins, social chairman; Charlotte Powell, pro gram chairman; Joy Bellomy, re freshment chairman; and Laverne Gray, reporter. Among other things decided at the meeting was a Hallowe’en Party to be held the last of October. After the meeting refreshments were served and the members played canasta and bridge. Gypsies — (Continued from Page 2) could see the weight of discourage ment sag their shoulders. They looked around the only air field, built by the Japanese and abandoned since World War II. Tall grass had covered and almost hidden the long-unused metal strip runway. Empty bomb-ripped bar racks, creaked in the chill wind. Only three other Americans, a few Korean guards and 27 grazing- cattle inhabited the field. Night was coming on. Their problem now was not to find ene my targets ahead of the ROK troops but to convince themselves that they wouldn’t become a target in the dark for bypassed enemy forces. “We’re just a bunch of gypsies going down the road,” Ledford said forlornly. “Yeah,” sighed Johnson, “slow and low—and damned unsure.” And then all eight gypsies burst out laughing. The Tick of, fa ^Tb^metES rca Victor Extra range and power are yours with the "Globe Trotter,” RCA Victor 8BX6 —amazing sensitivity, plenty of volume even lor outdoor dancing. That hand some case is of. plastic and lightweight aluminum with a special, weather- resistant finish. Plays on its RCA bat tery the second you lift the dial cover, or on AC-DC house current. It's a star performer with the marvelous tone of the famous "Golden Throat.” with the Finest tone system V in RCA Victor history THE EXCHANGE STORE “Serving Texas Aggies” sociates. He has comprehended in one reading, during the morning, what most of them have not in two read ings. Of course, the reason is the special tutoring offered the night before by the cleverly fashioned cerebrograph. Theory of the instrument, natur ally enough, is that when a per son sleeps his subconscious is still open to suggestion and therefore can learn. Persons who get an insatiable satisfaction out of sleep ing will probably ovenise this great modern scientific discovery and eventually learn too much for their own good. If the device becomes overly popular with students, there will no longer be any need for pro fessors; only persons whose sole jobs are to give quizzes will re main . Professors, assistant profs, and teachers would be thrown out on their proverbial ears, out from college life, into another world. Many will be unable to get jobs. The ominous shadow of starvation will fall across their paths. Yes, the cerebrograph is dan gerous. True, it would bring a new light into the nightly study routines of the average student. And also, if the cerebrograph were used in most schools, the student would be able to learn more than ever and at the same time learn to covet the chance to “hit the books” in this new way. The word, “study,” would become associated with relaxation, enjoy ment, the suitable climax to a hard day. But beside the damage that would be done to the home lives of millions of teachers throughout the world, there would also be the psychological effect of all this on some mothers and fathers. What would they have to gripe about if their most favorite—“why don’t you study more and make good grades?”—were taken from them. As the radio vignette says, “think it over.” School Council The Consolidated High School Student Council was accepted as a member of the National Associa tion of Student Councils for the 1950-51 school year, .announced Jack Burchard, president of CHS Student Council. The N A of S C is a department of the National Education Asso ciation in Washington, D. C. Infor mation and assistance on all phases of student council activities are provided by it. In becoming a member of this organization the CHS student coun cil subscribed to “Student Life” for this school year. Other books were also obtained from the na tional institution in Washington which will provide many ideas and suggestions for making the local or-ganization more effective. ADS Page 4 TUBS., OCT. 10, 1950 BELL WITH A BATTALION CLASSIFIED AD. Rates ... 3c a wonl per Insertion with a 25c minimum. Space rate in Classified Section . . . 60c per column Inch. Send all classifieds with remit tance to tiie Student Activities Office. All ads should be turned in by 10:00 a.m. of the day before publication. • FOB SALE • CHEVROLET, 1941 Deluxe Sedan. Heater new paint and seat covers, reasonable. 4-B Law. • WANTED TO BUY • WANT TO BUY, girl’s 20-inch bike, also boy’s 24-inch bike. Will sell or trade boy’s 26-inch. W. L. Mayfield, D-5-A, Box 2696. • MISCELLANEOUS • ABC SCHOOL has room for a few more children. Transportation from College available. WILL TAKE CARE of baby, year old or under for working mother. Mrs. R. L. Cheaney, Apt. D-9-D, College View. • FOB BENT • 4-ROOM furnished garage apartment, on bus, near grocery store and school. Ph. 3-6894 or 2-3 633. Notice There will be a meeting of all Kyle Field concession managers in the Office of Studnt Activities, Thursday. October 12th, at 5 P.M. It is important that every manager be present. J. G. Fagan, Manager Student Concessions RADIOS <S REPAIRING Call For and Delivery STUDENT CO-OP Phone 4-4H4 Dr. Carlton R. Lee OPTOMETRIST 203 S. Main Street Call 2-1G62 for Appointment Ml Happy Birthday J/Mrt Chiton, of Houston 0Thityter of arh*ta , national for •women tn ^oumalistn, congraiulaiions fo c¥J?e JScrttafion on iio seventy* seeonN atmttorsarjiJ of serfoiee it Wtr&s , it# eotnmum't^ anb iGc itfiaie of - College Station, Texas October 4, 1950 President,*Beta Epsilon Chapter,T5P • .Soon to hide some more of the battered plaster on the walls of The Battalion offices in Goodwin is this scroll, presented the paper last week by three charming members of University of Hous ton Beta Epsilon Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi, national honorary fraternity for women in journalism. The U of H Chapter, the youngest in the national organization, was saluting The Battalion as the oldest college newspaper in Texas. What’s Cooking All contributions to What’s Cooking must be turned in to the Battalion by 5 p.m. of the day preceding desired publicaion. No items will be accepted after that time. ACCOUNTING SOCIETY, So cial Room, Memorial Student Cen ter, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10. AGRONOMY SOCIETY MEET ING, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Room 2C and 2 D of MSG. Dr. R. E. Pat terson, Vice Director of the Experi ment Station, guest speaker. AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS CLUB: Room 3-B Memorial Stu dent Center, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p. m. Everyone invited. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SO CIETY, Room 3-A Memorial Stu dent Center 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10. AMARILLO A&M CLUB: Room 2-C Memorial Student Center, Thursday after yell practice. Elec tion of officers will be held and Christmas dance will be discussed. BIOLOGY CLUB: Biology lec ture room Tuesday after yell prac tice. A wildlife film will be shown following the organizational meet ing. Refreshments will be served. CALDWELL COUNTY CLUB: Academic Building Tuesday Oct. 10, after yell practice. LUTHERAN STUDENT’S AS SOCIATION: Lutheran Student Center two blocks north of North Cate, Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. PANHANDLE CLUB: Room 103 Academic Building, Tuesday night after yell practice. Party plans will be discussed. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING CLUB: Petroleum lecture room, 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. Plans for a club party will be dis cussed. The program consists of movies concerning the petroleum industry. ROBERTSON COUNTY CLUB: Goodwin Hall, Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p. m. RURAL SOCIOLOGY CLUB: Room 203 Agriculture Building, Tuesday after yell practice. Very important. SENIOR VETERINARY MEDI CINE STUDENT WIVES: Room 230 of Veterinary Hospital, Wed nesday at 7:30 p. m. Dr. Armsted will speak. SOCIETY FOR THE AD VANCEMENT OF MANAGE MENT, Room 3-D Memorial Stu dent Center, '7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10. ’52 Vet Wives Club Will Meet Tonight Robert A. Stevenson, Professor of Accounting here since 1947, has been elected a member of the American Institute of Account ants, national professional society of CPAs. Before joining the A&M faculty, he taught for several years at Pennsylvania State College. Stevenson, a native of Mill Plain, Pennsylvania, holds degrees from Duke University and Pennsylvania State College. He is a CPA of Texas, qualifying by written examination, and a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. The Five and Two Club, com posed of wives of Veterinary Medi cine students, class of 1952, held its first meeting of the current semester in the YMCA recently. Mrs. Warren B. Ross, president, presided at a brief business ses sion at which time it was decided that regular meetings yould be held the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p. m. in the South Solarium of the YMCA. Other officers who will serve during the fall semester are Mrs. J. W. Henderson, vice president; Mrs. J. D. Carroll, secretary; Mrs. Dorothy Martin, treasurer; and Mrs. C. Dee Bourke, reporter. New members introduced at the meeting were Mrs. Oscar Bockhorn, Mrs. Jim Brown, Mrs. Jack Swope and Mrs. D. C. Pitts. turdestfladeBtyl ihaves you better • Costs ^ )R0VE IT YOURSELF AT OUR EXPENSE — u.l Kjckage of PALS. n’t agree they’re If] • shaves, at lowest J is test. Don’t risk a penny. Buy a packag many as you wish. Then if you don t ag it blade buy... more shaves, better shaves, eturn the dispenser to us for refund of full purchase f your dealer can’t supply you, send us his name f Iress. Order type blades wanted and enclose pay- [ w ] Hk' PAl- Ho r?'* Ground hk* o borbtf • roior , Bled* iund PAL single or double edge in regular packing, 4 for 10* Devin’s Health Fails; Tenders WTAW Radio Program 1150 Kilocycles Tuesday His Resignation London, Eng., Oct. 10—(JP) —Disquieting news comes out of England regarding the health of the famous laborite, Foreign Secretary Ernest Be- vin. This outstanding figure in for eign affairs yesterday delivered another of his pungent speeches in support of the United Nations and collective armed strength for the West. It was a notable effort, made at the annual convention of the labor party, but unhappily one of the impressions it left was that Bevin’s physical strength is fad ing through ill health. Indeed, while he showed flashes of his old two-fisted vigor, some observers felt that this might be the last ■ speech he would deliver at a party conference as a cabinet minister. There have been reports from time to time that he might re sign as foreign secretary because of his health. If Bevin does have to retire from the heavy pressure he now is under, it will be a great inter national loss. His views have weighed heavily in the councils of the nations, and even hardy politi cal foes like Russia’s V. M. Molo tov have had a deep respect for this exponent of shirt-sleeve dip lomacy. Bevin rose to fame th» hal’d way. He began his youthful labors as a farm hand at the equivalent of ten cents a week. From that he surged on up through the ranks of labor unionism until he was among the high brass. It was he who formed the mighty Transport and General Workers Union which has a membership of more than 800,000, and he was general secretary of this important organization when World War II broke. It is a notable commentary on the calibre of the man that the Conservative Prime Minister Win ston Churchill called on Socialist Bevin to take over the ministry of labor in the war crisis. A short time later Bevin was made a member of the powerful British war cabinet which dealt with Jill political and military policies. Muscle-Men Meet Tomorrow, 5 p. .m The Weight Lifting Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 5 p. m. in front of the PE Office at the DeWare Field House, sponsor Emil Mamaliga said to day. Interested musde-men are asked to appear. ]2:00 Texas Farm & Home 12:15—Big League Baseball 2 :56—Scoreboard 3:00—Musical Scoreboard 3:30—News 3 :35—Record Rack 4 :30—News 4 :35—-Record Rack 5:00—Showers of Blessing 5:15 The Freedom Story 5:30—News 5 :35—Supper Club 6:30-Sign Off Wednesday 6:00—Texas Farm & Home 6:15 W-TAW Roundup 6:45—Today in Agriculture 7:00 News 7:05—Coffee Club 7:30—News of Aggieland 7:45—Hebrew Christian Hour 8:00—Morning Special 8 :2o - -News 8:30—Morning Special 9:00—Concert Hall 9 :25—NeVes 9:30—Homemaker Harmonies 9 :45—Friendly Philosopher 10:00—3 Suns 10:15—News 10:30—Morning Matinee 11:00 —Bryan News 11:10—News 11:15—Chuckwagon ’ 12:00 -Texas Farm & Home 12:15—Big League Baseball 2:65—Scoreboard 3:00—Musical Scoreboard 3:30—News 3 :36—Record Rack 4 :30- News 4 :35—Record Rack 5:00—United Nations 5:16—Stars on Parade 5:30 News 5 :35—Supper Club 6:30—Sign Off ‘Round-Up’ Editor Student of Week Dorothy Bates, editor of Con solidated’s “The Round-Up”, was chosen student of the week last week. She is secretary of the Sen ior Class, National Honor Society member, and a soprano in the Choral Club. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bates of 220 Milner Avenue in College Hills. Bates is with the Extension Service Department. Softball and volleyball are high among Dorothy’s outdoor sports interest, just as indoors she thor oughly enjoys Southern fried chicken and lemon meringue pie. Simmen New Head Of Galveston Chib Frank “Skip” Simmen, senior Business Administration major, was elected president of the Gal veston Club at its initial meeting Tuesday night. Simeon Mistrot and Daniel Greaney, both sophomores, were chosen vice-president ’ and secre tary-treasurer respectively. Plans for the coming year were discussed and a Christmas dance was scheduled. NIGHT SCHOOL CLASSES IN SHORTHAND AND BOOK KEEPING—Will begin October 16 at 7 p.m. For further in formation call 3-6655. McKENZIE-BALDWIN BUSINESS COLLEGE 702 South Washington Ave. Bryan, Texas Report of Condition of College Station State Bank Of College Station, Brazos, Texas at the close of business October 4, 1950, a State banking institu* tion organized and operating under the banking laws of this State and a member of the Federal Reserve System. Published in ac cordance with a call made by State Banking Authorities and by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District. ASSETS Cash, balance with other banks, including reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection....$ 461,111.84 United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed 435,121.50 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 13,800.00 Corporate stocks (including $1950.00 stock of Fed eral Reserve bank) 1,950.00 Loans and discounts (including $5059.02 over drafts) 059,234.95 Bank premises owned $35850.00, furniture and fix tures $13977.00 49,827.00 Real estate owned other than bank premises. 1.00 Other assets i 2,508.59 TOTAL ASSETS $1,023,554.88 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,170,934.05 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and cor porations 80,000.00 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) 72,413.20 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 204,351.22 Other deposits (certified and officers’ checks, etc.).... 6,321.00 TOTAL DEPOSITS .... $1,534,019.47 TOTAL OBLIGATIONS (not including subordi nated obligations shown below) $1,534,019.47 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital * $ 50,000.00 Surplus 15,000.00 Undivided profits 24,535.41 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $ 89,535.41 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL AC COUNTS $1,623,554.88 *This bank’s capital consists of:: Common stock with total par value $50,000.00 MEMORANDA Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes $ 419,621.50 I, Thomas W. Lee, Cashier, of the above-named bank, here by certify that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Thomas W. Lee Correct—Attest: S. A. Lipscomb H. E. Burgess Harold Sullivan, Directors State of Texas, County of Brazos ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of October, 1950. Lois Bethea, (Notary’s Seal) Notary Public 1 Industrial Engineering Wives Elect Officers Doris Marcotte was elected pres ident of the Industrial Engineer ing Wives Club at their meeting recently. Other officers elected were Pat Sterling, vice president; Joy Rusk, secretary-treasurer; Doris Blissard, social chairman; Frieda McKell, program chairman; and Mildred Pliskal, reporter. The group will meet again Ip- night at 8:30 in the YMCA. FOR SAFETY 1 11 5;# mi FOR POWER fi <■■■/ | FOR MILEAGE I : fs $3 SEE THESE AND OTHER A-l BARGAINS ON OUR. USED CAR LOT TODAY LOW DOWN PAYMENT' E-Z TERMS 1940 FORD CUSTOM 4-Door S$- dan—-Radio, heater, plastic seat covers, white sidewall tires, just like new. Demonstrator....$1985 1950 FORD CUSTOM CLU*B COUPE—Radio, heater, plastic seat covers, black finish, clean. - $1935 1949 FORD DELUXE 2-Door Se dan—Heater, only 15,000 actual miles, very clean $1495 1948 FORD‘SUPER DELUXE 2- Door Sedan—Seat covers, heat er, best buy on lot $1095 1945 CHEVROLET 2-Door Sedan —Radio, heater, seat covers, very low mileage and really clean. —$1045 1947 FORD SUPER DELUXE Club Coupe—Radio, heater, sea,t covers $1045 1947 FORD SUPER DELUXE 4- Door Sedan—Radio, heater, seat covers, low mileage and clean as can be ....$1095 1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE 2- Door Sedan—Heater seat covers, $895 1945 NASH'COO 4-Door Sedan—A* very nice car $795 1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE Club Coupe—Radio, heater, black finish, clean $8!)0 BRYAN MOTOR COMPANY “Your Friendly Ford Dealer” - Highway 6 Soutli 415 N. Main Phone 2-1507 Phone 2-1333 BRYAN, TEXAS