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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1964)
THE BATTALION Page 4 College Station, Texas Thursday, April 30, 1964 Read “ " Classifieds ‘Tough’ Fish Got ATTENTION CADETS GETTING YOUR COMMISSION SOON? GOING INTO THE SERVICE? GO FIRST CLASS Go Chevroiet We have ’em—AH styles We have a special finance plan tailored just for you! i No Down Payment For Complete Information Call Collect PL 4-2391 STEER TO STEAK LEY::. “Huey” Long New Car Sales Mgr. Stlfiikley BROTHERS Mgr. James McDow Credit Sales About the toughest men ever to exist on the A&M campus, ac cording to many Exes, were the “fish sergeants” of the 1930s. The making and breaking of these “fish prodigies” was a unique and often highly humorous pro ject undertaken with the co operation of the upperclassmen throughout the entire Cadet Corp. The one or two fish sergeants appointed each September were generally selected on the basis of their own appraisal of them selves. A freshman who soon after his arrival showed that he possessed such essential qualities of leadership as arrogance, over- confidence and high selfesteem stood a good chance of being selected for this rather dubious honor. The carefully chosen fish was usually approached by a senior several weeks after school began. He was informed that since he was so obviously a born leader, he had been selected for immedi ate promotion to the rank of cadet master sergeant and had supreme authority over any cadet at A&M below a senior. Several “fish corporals” were sometimes appointed to aid this ambitious new Top-Kick in his inevitable crusade to “clean up the Corps.” Chevrons were sewed on the new fish non-com’s sleeves, up side down, of course, so there would be no mistake as to his proper rank. Before assuming his duties the duped fourth class- man had usually written his par ents, his home-town newspaper and his girl back home, boasting of this great honor that had been bestowed upon him. He then began his duties with the satisfaction of having reach ed his high position in such a short time and eagerly anticipat ing the very likely possibility of becoming Corps Commander be fore the year was over. For about a week the fresh fish Top-Kick was allowed the run of the campus and practically any privilege he desired. He maintained the strictest of disci pline among the freshmen, soph omores, and juniors, often re sorting to the frequent use of his ram pad and, some say, the oc casional use of a paddle or Sam Browne belt on particularly un ruly cadets. About the time this new pseu do-dictator assumed he had the entire campus under control, things strangely began going wrong for him. A brawl would develop among unruly “wetheads” STEAK 67 Baby Beef Round Lb. Baby Beef Rump or Pikes Peak Roast ib 67 c Tender Cutlets ib 89 c I Fresh Pork Steak ib 39 c Fresh Pure Pork SAUSAGE 2i75- Fresh Ground MEAT 3189 Hormel BACON >49 Robin Hood Flour 5 Lb. Bag 39° Kobey Shoestring Potatoes .. 300 Can 10 c Purina Eggs Grade A Medium ... 3 Dozen 1.00 Blue Seal Oleo 3 Lbs. 49^ Borden's Biscuits 6 cans 49 c Best Maid Salad Dressing . . Qt. Jar 29 c Lilly or Sanitary Mellorine . . ScSl 1.00 Orange Juice Rosedale Frozen ... 4 Cans 98 Aqua Net Hair Spray 69 c Starkist Chunk Tuna 3 cin‘ s 89 c + PRODUCE + New Crop—Russet . . Potatoes Red Ripe Tomatoes Peas iou. Bag Fresh Purple Hull Lb. 49 c 15' 15' Green Crisp—Stalk Celery 15 Sweet Juicy Oranges 6125' KOOL AID HI-C ASSORTED DRINKS 3 4 r.°„ z ;89c KEN-LrRATION DOG FOOD 6e C ::a89c LIBBY’S VIENNA SAUSAGE 2 c™ 39c RANCH STYLE BEANS ? 300 ROSEDALE LIMA BEANS 2c"l 25c CHEF WAGON CHARCOAL 5^ 29c ENERGINE CHARCOAL UGHTER Pint Can 25c GULF SPRAY p ^35c UPTON TEA l A it 39c LUTON TEA BAGS 16^ 25c ROSEDALE CRUSHED PINEAPPLE 2?'139c STOKELEY’S PIE CHERRIES 3 c°L29c CUT RITE WAX PAPER ! 25 ti,25c Popular Brands Fresh Cello Bread 2 Lg. Loaves 49c Popular Brands Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 2 Pkgs. 49c Popular Brands Fresh Milk Plus Deposit Gallon Jug 79c Rosedale Frozen Vegetable Special Q O Mix Any 6 Packages For C# BUTTER BEANS SQUASH COLLARD GREENS TURNIP GREENS CHOPPED SPINACH MUSTARD GREENS CUT OKRA CUT CORN GREEN PEAS PEAS & CARROTS LEAF SPINACH CHOPPED BROCCOLI COUPON 100 FREE BIG BONUS STAMPS WITH THIS COUPON AND THE PUR CHASE OF $10.00 OR MORE. COUPON ^ EXPIRES MAY 2. ^ [w WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. PRICES GOOD THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 2. KCx-'xttw Mi "YOU CAN'T LOSE AT WINN'S" inns I Xv SUPER MARKET 3800 TEXAS AVENUE Save BIG BONUS STAMPS (FORMERLY MILLER’S) BRYAN, TEXAS and when he entered to break it up, he would accidentally wind up on bottom. Curiously, when he arrived on the scene of a pre planned water fight he always wound up soaking wet. Then, without warning, some “unforeseen catastrophe” arose, much to the dismay and disbe lief of the fish sergeant. Some times a surprise “shakedown in spection” by a senior staff mem ber would reveal such previously planted but nevertheless unau thorized articles in the cadet’s room as a portion of a bottle of whiskey, pornographic material or college property, obviously stolen. Naturally, a serious offense such as this could not be ignored. A military “kangaroo court” was immediately set up and the fish non-com, still loudly proclaiming his innocence and complete ignor ance of the evidence presented, was placed on trail. The court consisted of high-ranking sen iors and, some say, with the oc casional help of a fun-loving “bull” who had been informed of the matter. Needless to say, the “court- martial” always resulted in the conviction of the framed cadet. As proper punishment, the dis graced fish sergeant was cere moniously stripped of his rank. Promotions Rxchan |'. ilames ifiiiciiii Boy Of Monti saves William T. Mitchell of Coil Worl Station has been named Boy the Month for April by the! change Club of Bryan-College S tion. W Mr. I floor 4:00 more Mitchell was honored Tuesdijj a luncheon meeting of the I change Club where he was ] sented with a plaque of recoj tion for his accomplishments. T He had a high scholastic aveij during his four years at a| Consolidated High School andt outstanding in many varied exld curricular activities. He serveiJ the Student Council for tin years and was a standout in drs and literary events in the Ir‘j scholastic League. Mitchell excelled in and rifle shooting, and was awi ed the Distinguished Expert 1 man medal. He is now sera as an apprentice rifle instn His sports was rounded by participation in track, vollfj ball and tennis. James P. Hannigan, A&M II versity Dean of Students, Chairman of the Selection &: mittee of the local service orgni zation. B One day U P' 4 p ELECT JOEL HOGAN 1955 C lylinder, water, a Pd. Pol. Adv. 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