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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 14, 1961)
Page 4 THE College Station, Texas BATTALION Thursday, September 14, 1961 Opportunity Awards Given 89 Entering A&M Freshmen Eighty-nine entering A&M niore than 600 candidates April 29 freshmen have been awarded four- year Opportunity Award Scholar ships, Dr. G. M. Watkins, chair man of the Faculty Committee on Scholarships, has announced and May 6. The winners were chosen after consideration of their scholastic record, character, evidence of leadership in high school and fin- An additional 17 new students ahcial circumstances. have been awarded other scholar ships, Watkins said. Scholarship winners were chosen by the Faculty Committee on Scholarships following statewide The Opportunity Awards are valued between $800 and $1,200, with each winner receiving from $200 to $300 a year for four years. The college also offers part-time employment opportunities to the competitive examinations given to rec j p i en t s Since its beginning in 1946, the ■ ‘ " y TOP TV & RECORDING STARS (Appearing in Person) FATS DOMINO October 1 REX ALLEN October 8 ernesT Tt.cn - October is U. S. BONDS ) ' October 22 CHUCK CONNORS October 29 plan has helped more than 1,400 high school graduates to enroll at A&M. Ninety per cent have either graduated or are still going to school on Opportunity Awards. The program is supported by the Association of Former Students, clubs, business corporations, foun dations and individuals. INMATE CONTESTS • mad.sora&i: • BRONCO BIPJNG • WILD HORSE RACE • BULL RIDING V.vV. Phn — GOREE GlttLS, With Cand* FREE-WORLD EVENTS BARREL RACE • soma . iri . mo*. • CALF B- trice riding ■ v. « KOUNTEJ? GUADKUXE -i'V- $2.10 - $3.75 - $4.40 H’rite Rodeo Ticket Office — HuntsTlBe, Texas I PLENTY OF SEATS AVAILABLE Rapid, Practical Career CLASSES BEGIN Day School Sept. 18 Night School Sept. 18 Girlsr—employers need you in their offices as secretaries, stenoRraphers, typists, bookkeepers. Because of the tshortasre of trained Kiris, you will be : . paid .very well, enjoy security, pren- tiKC, ttiany frinue benefits if yoa! choose to become an office worker. Don’t Delay. Ask Today. McKenzie - Baldwin BUSINESS COLLEGE Dial TA 3-6655 Welcome Given 60 New A&M Staff Members Approximately 60 new college staff members were given a spe cial welcome in the Memorial Stu dent Center today, lasting from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Registration began at 8 in the Serpentine Lounge, followed by a I welcome presented by Dr. Murray A. Brown of the Committee on De velopment of Teaching Personnel. Chancellor M. T. Harrington spoke on the A&M College Sys tem, followed by President Earl I Rudder and Dr. William J. Graff, Jr., dean of instruction, speaking on the A&M College. At 9:15 a.m., an orientation on the School of Military Science Thonm gineeritig named th Aggieland Copies Arrive Copies of The Aggieland, ’61 are shown copies of The Aggieland are now available being taken from the delivery truck at the in the Student Publications Oft ice in Hoorn steps of the YMCA Building. Nearly 7,000 4 of the YMCA Building. was given by Commandant. Col. Joe E. Davis, followed by Dr. G. M. Watkins, director of agricul tural instruction, speaking on the School of Agriculture. Dr. Frank W. R. Hubert spoke on the School of Arts and Sciences and, following his talk, a 30-min- ute coffee break was taken. Follow’ing the break, orientation * wo on the School of Engineering was ** P*'* * presented by Dean Fred J. Ben- Ralph I son, followed by Dr. A. A. Price Corps em speaking on the School of Veteri-* h 1 * con nary Medicine. ; Frank J. Dr. Wayne C. Hall spoke on the camp graduate studies and Dean James j The P. Hannigan spoke on “The Stu- j the “Colleg dent Body. Thomas H. i;ai:)[]‘ce . .. marine honcr maje" 1 Ct eaters Du \ is I laini Named Best SI :s I will B:'n eaitri Thomas Ralph! Marine Camp (Jadet Dorm Assignments Released AVg^msation ; pf the •Corps o#>-OadetS“ That »will go into effect this fall has caused several changes in dormitory arrange ments for corps members. The following, released by the commandant’s office, is the as signment schedule being used now’: Dorm 1 Company A-l, Rooms 103-125, 201-228; First Battle Group Staff, Rooms 301-303, 327-328; Company B-l, Rooms 304-326, 401-428. Dorm 2 Corps Staff, 109-112, 116-119, 122-123; Squadron 6, 113-115, 201- 1 228, 309-322; Company G-3, 301- ! 308, 323-328, 401-428. Dorm 3 Company C-l, 101-115, 118-125, i 127-128, , 201-223; ,Fir*t Bjigudt; j Staff, $14-319; Company D-l, 301-313, 320-328, 401-428. Dorm 4 Squadron 8, 101-125, 201-228; Second Group Staff, 301-303, 327- 328; Squadron 7, 304-326, 401-428. Dorm 5 Company E-l, 103-125, 201-228; Second Battle Group Staff, 301- 303, 327-328; Company F-l, 304- 326, 401-428. Dorm 6 Squadron 2, 101-115, 120-125, 127, 201-228; First Group Staff, 315-319; Squadron 1, 301-314, 320-j Third Group 328, 401-428. Dorm 7 Company G-l, 101-127, 201-228; Squadron 5, 301-328, 401-428. Dorm 8 Squadron 3, 101-126. 127-128, 201-228; First Wing Staff, 314- flfc; Squadron 4, 301-313, Bf 401-428. Dorm 9 Band, 105-125, 201-214. 220-228; Squadron 14,' 215-219,, 301-314; Squadron 401-428. 10, Staff, 315 • 319; 301-314, 320-328, Dorm 14 Company G-2, 104-109, 111-124; Company A-2, 125-129, 204-229, 307-322; Second Brigade Staff. 201-203, 230-232; Company B-2, 30!-306. 323-332, 401-432. Dorm 15 Company E-2. 104-109, 111, 118. 128? Company E:2f 10t-l03. 12l». Fourth Grmip .bstaffA347-3i«U BnU,e Group s„„,„irnn 13, 315-310, 320-328,' 4l^r, 3,1 “’ 15; ( om,mny Squadron 401-428 310, 316-332, 401-432. Dorm 10 Squadron 11, 101, 201-228, 301- Dorm 16 Company E-2, 101-108, 122-132; 310; Second Wing Staff, 314-319; i Company A-3, 109, 111-121, 201- Squadron 12, 311-313, 320-328, j 232, 303, 326-329; Fifth Battle 401-428; 120-128. Squadron 14, 102-113, Dorm 11 Band, 101-125, 128, 201-228 , 301- 328, 405-426. Dorm 12 Squadron 9, 109-126, 201-228; “NOT” TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!! OR ONE FOR THE PRICE OF TWO BUY ONE — PAY FOR ONE If You Need Two, Buy Two At These CLOSE-OUT PRICES PITTSBURGH Sand Finish Latex Wall Paint GALLON $1.98 Quart .59* Matching Enamel Qt. $1.29 16 Colors To Choose From BRYAN PAINT AND GLASS CO. 2111 S. College TA 2-1252 Group Staff, 801-302. 330-332; Company B-3, 304-325/ 401-412, 417-432. Dorm 17 Company G-2, 101-109, 116-132; Company D-2, 111-115, 201-232, 304-307, 324-330; Third Battle Group Staff, 301-303, 331-332; Company C-2, 308-323, 401-432. C-3, 301 Ralph is presid< Semper Fidelia • of Society of Military K* and Civil Engineering Soektj. i yell-leader and a rndet major' the First Battle Group Staff. Walton Hall Company D-3, 11-116. J1-J16. K1-K8, K15-K16; Third Brigade Staff, K9-K14. South African Scientist \ isits A&M Department THEME SONG? COLUMBUS, Ohio M — While luncheon guests at the Governor’s Conference on Problems of the Aging were being seated, the organist played: “Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think.” SET of 4 Tubeless Blackwalls Our New Treads, identified by Medallion and shop mark, are GUARANTEED I. Against defects in work manship and materials • during life of tread 5». Against normal road has- ards (except repairable punctures) encountered m everyday passenger car use for 1? months. Repairs made without charge, replacements prorated on tread wear a id based on list pricer current at time of adjustment. ■W"RAVEL - WITH THE - D I RAVEL - WITH - D EST RALEY BEVERLEY BRALEY TOURS & TRAVEL MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER — TEXAS A&M COLLEGE ASK ABOUT OUR 50% YOUTH FARE Which Is Available Through Selected Airlines and Under Specified Conditions For Ages 12-21. Make Your Reservations NOW For Aggie Football Gaines, Thanksgiving Holidays and Christman Holidays. Parents May Purchase Air Tickets On 30 DAY TRAVEL - CRKDII PLAN And Mail Tickets To Their Sons And Daughters Who Are Keturning Home For Holidays. Consult one of your travel advisors - Arthur M. Smith . . . Mrs. Arthur M. Smith ... Mrs. Merle McKay Phone: VI 6-7744 Write: Box 5778, College Station, Texas Thi* rhtof office? i the Council for Scientific imtl k duatrial Research Works of tk ■ Union of South Africa, T. F. $ J Harris, is presently on ! visiting the Department of Orci'- i ography and Meteorology. He ia in the United States k conduct a study of the •iiichtflt] of waste materials into the Ho is viaiting several oceanograpk- ic institutions. Topics which he is surveying k elude the marine disposal of w* - age, coastal bathing beaches, tr ‘ duatrial effluents, health stand ards of sea water, the effect « effluents on marine life and tit Hia visit here was arranged l>J the U.S. Public Health Seif 1*4 Department of Health, Lducatki and W’eifare. WHOLESALE THEFT TUCSON, Ariz. City police, plagued by a number of tire theft*, feared a major outbreak "hen someone stole an automatic tir* changer from a service station. SPALDING GOLF EQUIPMENT EASY TERMS m3 GEO SHELTON q." COLLEGE AVEo AT 33rd. FREE PARKING INC. TA 2-0139 . TA 2-0130 come bach men “OM cimct ctn J “X V ou are la cl to Aee i^OU 1 Make this our greatest year-it all depends on yon. ^ i t Gi The leall skill mod sure