The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, March 24, 1972, Image 3

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    THE BATTALION
Friday, March 24, 1972
College Station, Texas
Page 3
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Grad student designs wheelchair run by voice
Helping the helpless ... an
A&M student from Abilene is
doing just that.
David F. Edwards, a 23-year-
old graduate student of electrical
engineering, designed and built
the electronic controls on a
wheelchair which will allow to
tally paralyzed persons a means
of self-propelled locomotion by
using their voices to operate the
wheelchair.
Dr. Paul H. Newell, associate
dean of the College of Engineer
ing, originated the idea. However,
on the first design, the quadra-
plegic was required to hit a spe
cific note to make the chair move.
The new chair is essentially the
same, except the patient may hum
anywhere in a range of notes.
“This makes the operation of
the chair much easier,” Edwards
said.
“The lowest range causes the
chair to turn left. As the patient
hums up the musical scale, the
chair will move forward and left,
then forward, forward and right
and then right. The highest range
will cause the chair to back up,”
Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Alex H. Edwards, 3418 South 27th
Street, Abilene, said.
“The electronic controls may be
adjusted to the male or female
voice,” he said. “We ask the quad-
raplegic to hum the lowest com
fortable pitch and then we adjust
the controls so that this pitch
corresponds to a left turn.”
A small microphone rests
against the voice box of the pa
tient and keeps out room noise.
A frequency meter and a series
of lights are attached to the arm
of the chair to indicate which
pitch the patient is humming.
“The electronic controls were
designed for a wheelchair, but
they can be used in other ways,”
Edwards continued.
“For example, we could use
this method of control to help
the patient adjust his bed, turn
the pages in a book or turn on a
television set—allowing him more
and more independence.”
“A patient might even be able
to feed himself, if the controls
were attached to an artificial
limb,” Edwards said.
He was assisted by his gradu
ate advisor, Dr. Y. Thomas Rhyne,
associate professor of electrical
engineering, and Dr. Arthur Sher
wood, assistant professor of bio
engineering.
Edwards hopes to complete his
master’s degree in August and
enter the field of computer de
sign.
Everyone invited to join
Aggie Christian Fellowship
By REBECCA L. McKEE
Just what is a Christian? Many
people have found the answer to
this question with the help of the
Aggie Christian Fellowship.
Although it has been recogniz
ed officially by the university for
only a year, the Aggie Christian
Fellowship was unofficially rec
ognized by Dean James Hanni-
gan for about six years, accord
ing to Bill Priebe, a member of
the fellowship.
Priebe said in a recent inter
view, “The main purpose of Aggie
Christian Fellowship is to give
people the information by which
they can learn about Jesus Christ.
And the second purpose is to
provide fellowship for Christians
by which they can be built up in
the faith.”
The organization has every ma
jor religion represented in its
membership.
The fellowship is a member of
an international organization call
ed the International Fellowship of
Evangelical Students. The nation
al chapter is called Intervarsity
Christian Fellowship of the U.S.
“One of the things we regret
is we have had an awfully hard
time reaching the foreign stu
dent and the black student. We
haven’t been able to establish the
feeling we would like to estab
lish,” Priebe said.
“It has been difficult to con
tact these groups because the
club was originally all Anglo men,
and if you want to contact foreign
students and blacks, you need
to have responsible foreign and
black people in the organization
to help bring others in.”
The Aggie Christian Fellowship
recently sponsored a “seminar,”
which was aimed specifically at
the female in an attempt to let
her know the club was for women
as well as men.
Priebe said anyone interested
in becoming active in Aggie Chris
tian Fellowship can go to the All
Faiths Chapel any night at 7
or call the fellowship office at
846-0138.
BATTALION CLASSIFIED
WORK WANTED
Will do typing. Call 823-4679 after 6
p. m. and all day Saturday. lOOtl
Typing,
H2-5738.
electric typewriter. Call after 6.
100t3
: Experienced typist,
retarial Science.
BBA degree in Sec-
846-2963. 96tfn
hy.
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I Typing. Symbols.
1526 or 823-3838. .
Notary Publn
ic. 822-
132tfn
Typing near
fcrienced. 846-89'
can
66.
Electric. Ex-
135tfn
CHILD CARE
HUMPTY DUMPTY CHILDREN CEN
TER, 3406 South College Ave., Bryan, State
Licensed. 823-8626. Virginia D. Jones,
R.N. 99tfn
OFFICIAL NOTICE
“SPRING AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS”—
Application forms for Spring Awards Pro-
pam may be obtained from the Student
financial Aid Office, Room 803, YMCA
Building until March 81, 1972. All applica
tions must be filed with the Student Finan-
Li.i aii — .. ' - m.
not
82t21
cial Aid Office by no later than 6 :00 p.
April 1, 1972. Late applications will
be accepted.
To be eligible to purchase the Texas
A4M University Ring, an undergraduate
student must have at least one academic
year in residence and credit for ninety-five
(95) semester hours. The hours passed at
preliminary grade report period on
March 13, 1972 may be used in satisfying
this ninety-five hour requirement. Students
qualifying under this regulation may now
leave their names with the ring clerk, room
seven, Richard Coke Building. She, in turn,
check all records to determine ring
eligibility. Orders for these rings will be
taken by the ring clerk starting March 27,
1972 and continuing through May 6, 1972.
The rings will be returned to the registrar’s
riny
ling through May
ngs will be returned to the regis
office to be delivered on or about June 16,
1972. The Ring Clerk is on duty from 8 :00
a. m. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Fri
day, of each week 81t37
HELP WANTED
Opening for floral designer with train
ing or experience in latest methods. Only
i those qualified need apply. Call 822-6047
: for i
for an appointment.
9714
Students, part-time work, above average
income, flexible hours. Call Fuller Brush,
846-1300. 85tl8
LOST
One cuff link. Reward. 846-4334. 100t2
—EVERYDAY—
Havoline, Amalie,
Conoco, Phillips 66,
Gulflube — 35c qt.
6 qts. for $2.00
SPARK PLUGS
A.C., Champion, Autolite
690 Each
Alternators 18.95 exchange
Starters - Generators
from 13.95 exchange
Most any part for most
American and some
Foreign cars at dealer price
Your Lawnboy and
Friedrich Dealer
Some used Air Conditioners
available now.
Joe Faulk Auto Parts
220 E. 25 822-1669
Giving Better Service For
26 Years In Bryan
FOR SALE
Honda CB—360K2 1970 with trailer, two
helmets, spare parts. Excellent machine,
100 m.p.h., $760. 846-9046. 100t3
1963 Pontiac Safari stationwagon. Auto
matic transmission, $300. 601 Hereford Dr.,
College Station. 99t4
1969 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe, 30,000 miles,
6-speed, XAS Michelins. Fine condition.
$1700. Pearre Chase, 846-4604. 99t4
1070 Chevy Nova, 4-door, 6 - cylinder,
standard transmission, radio. 36,000 miles.
All white, blue interior. Very clean. 822-
6701. 99t6
Several 4-inch foam mattresses for sale.
Perfect for campers or camping out. Price
$12. See at Rodeway Inn, 1601 Texas Ave.
between hours 9 a. m. and 8 p. m. 99t4
Washing machine, Frigidaire brand,
apartment size.
Ask for Hardy.
new, $60. 822-1669.
99t4
1966 Corvair, red, standard transmission,
good tires. 846-0714. 98t3
1969 Renault 10, $760. 846-6688 after 6.
98t3
po-
$i:
1969 Plymouth Fury III
wer brakes, air. Good
es,
$1296. 846-0637.
., automatic,
dition, clean.
98t3
660CC Triumph Bonneville.
846-0301.
Excellent.
97t5
1967 Austin-Healey. Runs good. Make
offer. 846-2380. 97t8
1971 Penton. Excellent condition. 846-
0810. 97t4
SPECIAL NOTICE
STUDENTS — store your projects, re
search papers, etc. for $5 up at U-STOW
& GO, 2206 Finfeather Rd. 822-6618. 99t2
U-STOW
BANDS, COMBOS — NEED INEXPEN
SIVE PRACTICE ROOMS? See U-STOW
& GO, 2206 Finfeather Rd. 822-6618. 99t2
Tropical Fish
Salt Water Fish
Brazos
Valley
Aquarium Supply
Located 4.2 Miles From
Hwy. 6 (Texas Ave.) on Hwy.
30 (To Huntsville)
846-1332
HOURS:
Wed.-Thur.-Fri. 5-10 p. m.
Saturday & Sunday 2-10 p. m.
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Service For All
Chrysler Corp. Cars
Body Work — Painting
Free Estimates
HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY, INC.
Dodge Sales and Service Since 1922
1411 Texas Ave 823-8111 67tfn
TRY
BATTALION CLASSIFIED
Rentals-Sales-Service
TYPEWRITERS
Terms
Distributors For:
Royal and Victor
Calculators &
Adding Machines
Smith-Corona Portables
CATES
TYPEWRITER CO.
909 S. Main 822-6000
WANTED
Ride to Chicago or Wisconsin for Easter.
Share costs, driving. Call 846-2008.
98t3
FOR LEASE
across from Post
Two office spaces available at North Gate
in desirable location acrosi
Office. Will furnish to suit tenant. Call
846-6312 or write P. O. Box 336, College
Station. 97tfn
FOR RENT
Large two bedroom unfurnished apart
ment in Bryan. Excellent for student and
wife. $66. J. B. Agency, 823-5469. 96t4
,arge
it in
One bedroom furnished apartment. All
;ric, air-conditioned. No bills paid.
$100 per month. Call 823-6736 or 312D
electr
Ehlinger Drive.
97tfn
me;
after 6. 822-4201. Couples only and no
pets. 97tfn
Unfurnished two bedroom house, newly
refinished. Air-conditioners, big fenced-in
back yard. Five minutes from A&M Uni
versity. $126 a month rent. 822-0994 after
6:30. 97tfn
NEW APARTMENTS
1505 Broadmoor
2 Bdr. fnrn. or unfurnished, central
air & heat, all electric, stove & refri
gerator. From $135. per month. All
utilities paid.
Call 846-1297
Office: 1503 Broadmoor
LAST YEAR
[AT MARIENRAD
VICTORIAN
APARTMENTS
Two bedroom furnished and
unfurnished. Air condi
tioned, dishwasher. Near
Cook’s & Townshire.
Rents from $110.
822-5041 — 401 Lake St.
Manager Apt. 24
CASA DEL SOL APTS.
Now accepting applications
Spring - Summer - Fall ’72
One and two bedroom fur
nished and unfurnished.
Pool - Air-Conditioned - Club
Room.
401 Stasney
1-5 p. m.
or
Phone 846-3455
low as
apartment are
milies at Southgate Village
tments. Visit our office at 134 Luther
om 8 :30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. Mondi
thru Friday and we will explain ren
procedures and place your name on our
wai'
Moderate income rental rates
$93.12 for an unfurnished
available to fan
Apart
St. fr
day
ital
Ring list. 846-3702.
67t49
ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES:
One and two bedroom furnished apartments
ready for occupancy. 1% miles south of
Campus. Lake for fishing. Washateria on
grounds. Country atmosphere. Call D. R.
Cain Co., 823-0934, or after 6, 846-3408 or
822-6136. 68tfn
AUTO INSURANCE
FOR AGGIES:
Call: George Webb
Farmers Insurance Group
3400 S. College 823-8051
SOSOLIKS
TY & RADIO SERVICE
Zenith - Color & B&W - TV
All Makes B&W TV Repairs
713 S. MAIN 822-2133
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David F. Edwards, a graduate electrical engineering
student, explains to Sue Roemer of College Station how
the hum of his voice propels the new wheelchair designed
by him.
COMMENT OF A McMAHON GRADUATE
In September, 1971, I graduated
from McMahon College and imme
diately accepted a position as a
Court Reporter. Currently I am,
making $12,000 per year. For a fas
cinating career that really pays off,
I suggest you look into Court Re
porting by contacting McMahon
College, 2601 Main, Houston, Texas
77002. Call coUect 713/228-0028
Diane Parnell
STUDENT DISCOUNT
With This
Ad or
Student ID.
Available At
JAY’S PACKAGE
STORE
At the
Saber Inn
THE BUDGET MART
•'The Market Place of Brazos Valley”
Do you have merchandise in your home that you would like to
turn into$$$$??7
Bring it to "The Mart" and Let Us Sell It For You!
We Have A Great Demand For
Clothing - Good & better (No soiled, torn faded items will be ac
cepted). Clothing accessories. Sporting, goods (No pistols or rifles).
Hardware. Kitchen items, Small appliances. Radios, TV's, Record
Players, Stereos, Jewelry, China, Silver. Luggage. Household items.
Bookcases, Books. Tables, Lamps. Bedspreads, Drapes, Baby Fur
niture. Toys. Games. Tools - Lawn Mowers and many other items too
numerous tip mention. Merchandise Must Be In Gpod or Better Con-
dition. Merchandise will be Accepted During Store Hours:
OPEN
9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Monday thru Saturday
23rd ft MAIN DOWNTOWN, BRYAN , TEXAS
-Selling Merchandise For Individuals From All Over The Valley-
directed
ALAIN
RESNAIS
award
winner
at
the Venice
film
festival
Friday March 24 8:00 EM. MSC Ballroom
Students $1.00 Others $1.50
Presented by the CONTEMPORARY ARTS COMMITTEE