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The Battnhon flollas** Station (Jtmzon CountyTexu* Tuesday, April 9, 1957 PAGE 3 Martha Montgomery Amarillo A&M Mothers’ Club Barbara Frasher Baylor University Norma Faye Bangs Red River Valley Hometown Club Sally Strauss Guadalupe County Mothers’ Club Lucile Jones Port Arthur A&M Club Bettie Owens Kilgore A&M Club Mary Ann O’Malley Brenham Hometown Club Gala Cotton Pageant and Ball to Spice Friday Night CV Entries Are Sparse in Contest Participation is light in College View’s contest for its entries in the Civilian Sweetheart Contest, according to Forrest Reed, chair man of the Sweetheart Committee of the College View' Apartments Council. “Entries are not as high as we expected,” Reed said. “Deadline for entering is April 15.” “All finalists will receive gifts ” Reed said. Judging will be done by faculty members. Local Artists Win Awards, Citations Sixty-six entries in the 1957 Regional Art Show won awards and/or citations, according to Ema- lita Terry, art director of the Me morial Student Center. There were 106 entries from this region, which represents about 15 counties. Amy Freeman Lee, of San An tonio, was the contest judge. Mrs. Terry said “she judges art con- McCarty jewelers tnleriodcna Diamond Rb>S‘ voWEST PRICES M our history t only $130.00 v 2 CARAT \ of diamonds . only $225.00 nan m Only because of a Special quantity purchase could wo bring you these magnificent interlocking diamond ring sets — at such amazing low pices. tests all over the nation and she considers this one of the best she has judged.” “It is a good show, sound in good drawing and with attention to good fundamentals of composition and creative expression. The draw ing entries ax-e particularly strong, while the water solubles, percent age wise are stronger than the oils,” Mrs. Lee said. Mrs. Terry said, “This show was ti’uly a good show thanks to the merchants in the community who donated merchandise and gift cer tificates for the show prizes. It proves to us that the community is interested in such a group (art) in the community.” PERFECT POSITION. Rings enlarged to show detail im j j- -g / Jewelers North Gate WhaVs Cooking The following clubs and organi zations will meet tonight: 7:30 Accounting Society will meet in the Social Room of the MSC to hear Ernest B. Bush, Sr. speak on Public Accounting work. Aggie- land pictures will be rescheduled. Poultry Science Club will meet in the Assembly Room of the MSC, and will have pictures taken. All Corps members will wear class C A’ uniforms. Society of American Military Engineers will meet in the Lecture Room of the Civil Engineering Building to hear a lecture on cath odic protection. American Society of Agricul tural Engineers will meet in the Lecture Room of the Agricultural Engineering Building, where rep resentatives of the Deere Co. will present a program on new ma chinery developments. Education-Psychology Club will meet in room 2-D of the MSC. Members of Phi Eta Sigma will meet in the YMCA to elect new of ficers. The A&M Chapter of the Amei’- ical Meteorological Society will meet in Room 301 in Goodwin Hall to hear a lecture on the advantages and opportunities of a career in Meteorology. American Chemical Society meets in the Chemistry Lecture Room with C. M. Shigley, technical di rector of Dow Chemical, speaking on “Mining of the Sea.” By LELAND BOYD One of the foremost men in the Texas cotton industry will be the principal speaker for the 23rd an nual Cotton Pageant and Ball. He is Bi'yan Miller of McKinney, pres ident of Texas Textile Mills, among the larger users of raw materials of Texas cotton. Only four days remain until the biggest day of the year will. be here for the Agronomy Society which is sponsoring the gala fes tivities. And members of the So ciety are expecting—and working hard—to make this year’s Cotton Pageant and Ball the “best ever.” And giving the occasion promise of being the best will be 160 can didates for Queen Cotton. It will be no easy task for the three mem bers of the Queen Selecting Com mittee to choose between the 160 beauties, bringing their most pleasant appearances to charm and awe spectators. With Morris Fi'ank, well known for efficient operation, as master of ceremonies the Pageant will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Sbisa amidst a cotton field atmosphere of fluffy-white cotton bolls. Then King Cotton John Beaty’s court will be introduced. Members include Wayne Allen, Arnesto De Leon, Bert Hoff, Fausto Yturria, David Bagley, Harold Byars, Mer rill Adamcik and Kent Potts. Continuing the proceedings, King Beaty will be presented and crown ed, followed by Miller’s speech. Then all attention will avert to the first group of duchesses v as they are introduced to spectators. A modern dance act by Miss Ann Hite of College Station will be offered as entertainment before the remaining duchesses are pi'e- sented. A calypso number by the Beach combers, student group led by Charles Jenkins will contribute to the festivity while the judges poll their decisions. To be chosen will be eight ladies in waiting and the Queen Cotton. King Beaty will place the queenly crown upon the chosen beauty. A vocal solo by Mi's. R. W. But ler of Bryan will climax the Page ant. Frolicking and dancing will be gin at 9:30 p.m. with a grand march to the tune of the Aggie- land Orchestra. ATTENTION AGGIES! When you return to A & M this coming- September, you will find FRANK COURT’S COLLEGE STATION SHOE REPAIR enlarg-ed and completely remodeled in order to better serve YOU! You will also find our name changed to COURTS. ^~JrcuiL C^ourt SHOUT SLEEVE « SPORT SHIRTS COOL & COMFORTABLE $2.95 to $4.95 ASM Mens Shop 103 Main North Gate DICK RUBIN, ’59, Owner Outstanding leaders in the field of human relations THE GREAT ISSUES COMMITTEE presents The Overstreets discussing “The Individual in Today’s World” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 — 8:00 P.M. M.S.C. BALLROOM Season tickets will be honored or tickets may be purchased at the door. I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR MUSCLES. BRUNO . . . SHOW ME A FUTURE! Alas, poor Bruno! He has spent his days devising means of putting sinews in his arms rather than devising means of putting money in the bank. Unfortunately for those of us with large backs, the day of the cave man is over. This is the day of the fore- sighted man — and the foresighted man is one with a sound investment and savings program. 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