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Thursday, August 11, 1966
THE BATTALION
College Station, Texas
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SWITCHBOARD STARS
Marge George, left, and Sharon Biehle, switchboard opera
tors at Texas A&M’s Memorial Student Center, are walking
encyclopedias. Callers expect them to know virtually every
thing. If they don’t know, the dandy duo usually finds some
one who does.
“What time is it in Hawaii?”
“What kind of wax do you use
on the floor of this building?”
“Are there any seats left for
the football game?”
These are samples of hundreds
of questions fired at Texas A&M’s
Memorial Student Center switch
board operators every day.
One operator was startled late
at night when a man called from
afar asking if she could hum the
Aggie War Hymn. She tried
humming and whistling it, but
eventually hunted up a student to
fill the request.
A&M has no campus switch
board, but since the MSC is
known as “the living room of the
campus,” many general calls are
routed to that switchboard. The
board has only eight lines and the
pace is hectic since the MSC has
50 extensions in additon to phones
in 65 rooms.
International visitors to the
campus pose stern problems for
switchboard operators.
Ballet Folklorico was here, the
performers kept the telephone
lines humming,” Marge George
explained. “Luckily, we had bell
man John Conejo available. He
manned the switchboard and we
filled in for him at the desk.”
All the switchboard operators
are trained to fill each other’s
positions. Mrs. Nan M. Holland,
guest rooms supervisor, recalls an
amusing incident during, the
Christmas holidays when the
MSC was officially closed.
“Director Wayne Stark noticed
several lights on the switchboard
and summoned a student to han
dle the calls. Paul Bleau of Lynn,
Mass., called Mrs. Holland for in
structions to operate the board.
“Paul told me I sounded like I
was way off in a barrel,” Mrs.
Holland chuckled. “I told him to
check all the keys and make sure
the buzzer was turned on, but he
still couldn’t hear me. We started
again, then he began to laugh.
Paul discovered he had been talk
ing through the earpiece.”
‘When the Mexican troupe of Sharon Biehle and John Ash-
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HUMPTY DUMPTY CHILDREN CEN
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111-8416, Virginia D. Jonaa, R. N. 98tfn
FOR SALE
HOME FOR SALE—a three bedroom
home near the South Side of the A&M
University is for sale at a bargain. It is
ner
Call R. L. Jackson
in good condition. Ow
but down payment.
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Real Estate, VI 6-7248 for appointment.
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Norge upright freezer, 80" Ta
stove, dii
846-8 9 2 6.
ette, chest, cb
ppan gas
rs and swing set,
831tl
Like new, Sears 18,500 BTU, 220 air
conditioner, used six months. $150. Phone
822-0891, 823-6061 or see at 1316 Garden
Une. 331tl
Five colts
by in
Oce&no. Dept.
colts for sale, terms accepted,
covered by insurance. Call Anton Vos,
331t2
16 cu. ft. Carrier Freezer, one year old,
846-8701 ext. 27, 8 a. m. - 6 p. m. 331tl
Wedding Rings for sal^—Have been
appraised by Varner Jewelers for $221 ;
will take $200. Call between 8 a. m. &
6 p. m., 846-670? ext. 78. 331t3
PIANOS ORGANS
BAND INSTR.
Back to school music sale. New pianos,
$16 per month. Used pianos, $10 per
month. New band instr., $10 per month.
Used pianos & band instr., $96 and up.
Tuning, repairs, and refinishing.
B & M Music Co.
213 W. 26th — Bryan
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1964 Honda Scrambler 260, lots of extras.
$626.00. See at 406 South Baker, Bryan.
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FOR RENT
Now or Sept. 1, five room, furnished
duplex apartment. Living room, two bed
rooms, kitchen, utility and large closets.
Completely redecorated inside including
wall to wall carpets, new range, new
refrigerator, air conditioned, all utilities
paid. $86.00 per month. Out of city limits,
20 minutes from College Station, two
fishing lakes available, also tenant may
“rs swimming pool next door.
use
Pho:
mg pool
me 822-4972 except Sunday.
831tf
One bedroom garage apartment, fur-
paid, available now.
nished with bills
823-6277.
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NOW LEASING
New Townhouse Apartments
North Gate
Walking distance of University
Furnished
2
I or
Bedr
Unfurnished
rooms,
ape
Huge Closets
Stoves and Refrigerators
Central Air and Heat.
Patios
Private Entrance
Paved Parking.
No Pets.
$100.00 and up.
Phone 846-6332 — 846-8014 329tfn
Two bedroom apartment, central air and
heat completely furnished 2>4 blocks from
University, available now. Shown by
ointment only. 823-8181. 328tfn
appon
Three room house, clean, partially fur-
arson, $
iou
nished, 203 W. Ci
6694.
in, pa:
$36.00. Call 846-
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STATE MOTEL, rooi
and weekly rate, near
6410.
ms and kitchen, day
the University, 846-
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VICTORIAN
APARTMENTS
Midway between Bryan A
A&M University
• All General Electric built-ins
• 1 A 2 bedrooms with 1 or 114 baths
• Central heat A air
• Large walk-in closets
• Beautiful courtyard with swimming
pool
• Carpets A Drapes
• Carports A laundry facilities
• Furnished or unfurnished
• Resident manager. Apt. 1
401 Lake Phone 822-20S5
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Electrolux Sales and Service. G. C. Wil
iams, 1106 E.
123-6331.
es ami
26th
St., Bryan.
Phone
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SOSOLIK'S
TV & RADIO SERVICE
Zenith - Color & B&W - TV
All Makes - TV - Repaired
713 S. Main 822-1941
AUTO INSURANCE
FOR AGGIES:
Call: George Webb
Farmers Insurance Group
8400 S. College 82$-ft05I
FREIGHT SALVAGE
• Brand Name Furniture
• Household Appliances
• Bedding
• Office Furniture
• Plumbing Fixtures
All damaged items restored to full
utility by our repairs department.
C & D SALVAGE CO.
32nd A S. Tabor Streets — Bryan
HOME & CAR
RADIO REPAIRS
SALES & SERVICE
KEN'S RADIO & TV
303 W. 26th 822-2819
OPENING SOON!
Aggieland Recreation Center
(Redmond Terrace Shopping Center)
16—1 x 8 Regulation Billiard Tables
2—5 x 10 Championship Billiard Tables
2—5 x 10 Championship Snooker Tables
7—Pin Ball Machines
Register Now For Free Lifetime Pass!
Open 8 a. m. Till Midnight Everyday
Positively No Alcoholic Beverages Sold
or Allowed On Premises.
Aggieland Recreation Center
(In Redmond Terrace Shopping Center)
College Station, Texas
“Where The Best Players In. The World Play!”
WORK WANTED
Dependable lady wants full time work,
Monday through Friday, 823-5746. 330t3
Piano and organ lessons—beginners
taken, 846-8326. 330t4
Typing. 846-6410.
REMODELING, REPAIR WORK AND
GENERAL CONTRACTING, after 6:00
call 846-6918. DON MARABLE. 290tfn
EMPLOYMENT
NOTICE
Designations as to sex in our Help Wanted
and Employment Agency columns are
mads only (1) to indicats bona fids occupa
tional qualifications for employmen
an employer regards as reasonably
sary to the normal operation of his 1
or enterprise, or (2) as a convenience to
our readers to let them know which posi
tions the advertiser believes would be of
i occupa-
it which
i reasonably nee
sary to the normal operation of hia busini
or enterprise, or (2) as
our readers to let them
tions the advertiser bel:
more interest to one sex tnan the
because of the work involved. Such desig
nations shall not be taken to indicate that
any advertiser intends or practices any un
lawful preference, limitation, specification
on in employment practices.
tian the other
vful preferei
discriminatl
HELP WANTED
WANTED—LVN or RN nurses, top
salary, good work conditions with fringe
benefits. Call 826-6686 or 826-3151, C. P.
Spencer, Grimes Memorial Hospital, Nava-
Aggie Wanted for 4 hours night shift
war
ter. Good startin;
benefits. Contact Bert
DUTCH KETTLE.
ng sab
Mullins
ary plus
at the
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Waitress Wanted: Apply In person at
The Ramada Inn. 208tfn
R.N. to work
and relief shift
pital. Starting
Meals provided ;
tact B. Tugger,
6 p.m.
and 11-7 a.m.
8-11 p.m.
at Madison
salary $860.00 and up,
liforms laundered. Con-
County Hoe-
00 i
uniforms launder
R.N. at VI 6-640$ after
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Miscellaneous For Sale
BLUE Lustre not only rids carpets of
soil but leaves pile soft and lofty. Rent
electric shampooer $1. Ben Franklin’s
Variety.
TYPING - BOOKKEEPING
Barbara Robison
612 Montclair St.
College Station, Texas
Phone: 846-5567
GIL'S RADIO & TV
Sales: Curtis Mathis
Service: All makes and models,
including color T. V.
and multiplex F M
2403 S. College 822-0826
INSURE
TOMORROW TODAY
EUGENE RUSH earnestly solicits your
visit or call when you want to talk
about life or health insurance for your
family. Now in 19th year with same
reliable company.
OFFICE: Beside University Bank
PHONE: 846-6800
Havoline, Enco, Ama
lie, Conoco 30c qt.
Where low oil prices originate.
Quantity Rights Reserved
Parts Wholesale Too
Filters, Oil, Air - Fuel
10,000 Parts - We Fit
96% of All Cars - Save
25 - 40%
Nylon Carpet
Set $16.95
Brake Shoes $2.90 ex.
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Auto trans. oil 25tf
AC - Champion - Autolite plugs
Tires—Low price every day —
Just check our price with any
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All approved Credit Cards
accepted
Your Friedrich Dealer
Joe Faulk Auto Parts
220 E. 25th Bryan, Texas
JOE FAULK '32
20 years in Bryan
SPECIAL NOTICE
SUL ROSS LODGE NO. 1300 A.F. A A.M.
Stated Communication Thurs-
11, at 7:00 p. m.
isit of District Deputy
A. Zinn W.M.
Joe Woolket Secy. 33H1
otaieu i.oi
/■A day, August
^ Official visit <
C ' -'p' Grand Master.
y- Bennie i
Aggies and faculty and others. Tune in
WTAW Sunday mornings at 8:30 a. m.
and hear Rev. R. L. Jackson, who is writ
ing the book on "The Aggie Spirit,” speak
on “The Sacredness of the Home” this
Sunday morning. Claas of ’36. 331tl
Buy your toys and gift:
AUTO SUPPLY,
auto auppur, college s
OR LAY-A-WAY. 846-6626.
from WHITE
College Station. CASH
Any student wishing to place a 1966
Aggieland in his high school library may
do so by contacting the Student Publica
tions Office, Room 4, Y.M.C.A. basement.
Only a limited supply available. Will be
given in order requested. 328tfn
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Official notices must arrive in the Office
of Student Publications before deadline of
I P-
Ications before deadline
m. of the day preceding publicatic
THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
Final Examination for the Doctoral Degree
Name: Von Gonten, William Douglas
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Petro
leum Engineering
Dissertation: "Correlations of Physical
Properties of Porous Media”
P.
Room 201-A in W. T. Doher
ayne C. Hall
Dean of Graduate Studies
Time: August 12, 1966 at 3:30 p. m.
: Room 201-A in W. T. Doherty Bldg.
Wi
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Place
THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
Final Examination for the Doctoral Degree
Name: Moghrabi, Kernel M.
Doctor of Philosophy in Educa-
Degr
tio
Dissertation : An Analysis of Factors that
Influence the Degree of Success or Fail
ure of Foreign Students at Texas A&M
University
Time: August 16, 1966 at 4:00 p. m.
Place: Room 404 in Academic Bldg.
Wayne O. Hall
Dean of Graduate Studies 331tl
THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
Final Examination for the Doctoral Degree
Name: McGuire, William James
Degree: Ph.D. in Petrol'
ngr
ta
Ehgineerin
Dissertation: “The Effect oj
Flow on Secondary Recovery Operations”
Time: August 12, at 1:30 p. m.
Place: Room 201-A in W. T. Doherty Bldg.
Wayne C. Hall
Dean of Graduate Studies 331tl
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118 S. Bryan —Bryan— 822-6874
DONAHO SALES CO.
207 W. 28th
823-6666
Damaged & Unclaimed Freight,
Quality Merchandise At
Substantial Savings.
AMALIE, ENCO,
HAVOLINE, CONO
CO 30c Qt.
Quantity rights reserved. All
filters % price. Every item
discounted.
BRYAN OIL WHSE.
805 N. College (Highway 6, N)
at 19th
AUTO REPAIRS
All Makes
Just Say:
“Charge It”
Cade Motor Co.
Ford Dealer
TYPEWRITERS
Rentals-Sales-Service
Terms
Distributors For:
Royal and Victor
Calculators &
Adding Machines
CATES
TYPEWRITER CO.
909 S. Main 822-6000
worth Jr. join Mrs. George in
keeping the switchboard open 24
hours a day. They handle an esti
mated 7,500 calls daily.
All try to keep posted on gen
eral information. They need to
know scores of ball games, start
ing times for movies and com
munity events, and other tidbits
to satisfy callers.
Operators usually ask callers to
hold the line a moment when a
conversation is in progress on the
extension being called.
Subbing as a desk clerk, an
operator noticed the board flash
ing, and in a hurried voice to the
guest at the desk, asked: “Would
you hold the line a moment,
please?”
CHARLES WALL
Charles Wall Jr., an employe
of the City of Pharr for the past
four years, has joined the water
utility training program of Texas
A&M’s Engineering Extension
Service.
Wall served Pharr as parks
superintendent, building inspec
tor, and assistant water and sew
age superintendent. Prior to that
time, he operated general mer
chandise, insurance and real
estate businesses.
A chemistry graduate of Pan
American College at Edinburg,
Wall is a member of the Texas
Water and Sewage Association
and the Citrus Water and Sewage
Works Association.
Wall will teach in water utility
training programs in the state.
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