Vol. VII. No. ll.

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Professor D. P. Moreton
Directs Equipment
Changes

lNSTALL NEW LIGHTS

 

 

Of late the equipment and premises
of the electrical engineering depart-
ment have been undergoing a reno-
vating process which promises to
make these the show places of
Armour Institute.

A new lease on life was recently
granted to the display on the sec-
ond floor, these having been scrub-
bed with steel wool and refinished
after the necessary repairs had been
made, so that now their polished and
cheerful appearance is an asset in—
stead of an aesthetic liability.

Under the supervision of Profes-
sor D. P. Moreton, a new set of
lighting fixtures has been installed
in the Electrical Lecture Room, rc-
placing the set of test fixtures which
were hitherto in use and which were
of rather obsolete design. The new
system consists of four semi»indirect,
three hundred watt, single lamp units
suspended by chains from the ceil-
ing in the same places previously oc-
cupied by the combined direct and
semi indirect fixtures.

Intensity of illumination on the
blackboards has been considerably
increased and will no doubt be appre-
ciated by the evening classes.

Provision has also been made for
remote control of the system from
that corner of the room in which
the projection machine is placed, thus
centralizing the requisite switching
at a point convenient to the oper-
ator and obviating the necessity for
passing out instructions when a
change of light is needed.

Similar lights have been recently
installed in Science Hall, six in
number to be exact. Each one con-
tains a live hundred watt lamp, a
size which was found best suited to
this part of the building.

Paint is now being applied in the
Electrical Lecture Room with a lav-
ish hand and the decorative scheme
will be such that it will harmonize
with the laboratory on the second
floor, namely a buff ceiling and up-
per wall, with a brown lower wall.
This decoration replaces the calci-
mine interiors which were previously
used on this and other rooms in the
main building.

All additions to existing wiring in
this room have been such that no
conduit is in evidence, a feature
which makes improved appearance.

 

initiates Announced
By Alpha Chi Sigma

At a banquet held last Wednesday
Alpha Chi Sigma initiated the fol—
lowing men:

A. Kramer, ’28.

T. Martin, ’30.

H. Johannisson, ’33.
E. Winegar, ’33.
Bestler, ’33.

M. Ream, ’33.

Professor Tibbals spoke on “The
Value of Post—graduate Work.” In
his talk, he stressed the fact that be—
cause of the prevalent employment
depression and “hard-times," some of
us are given the opportunity to study
post-graduate work.

The next speaker of the evening
was Mr. R. E. Zinn of the Victor
Chemical Works. He told the attend-
ants that it is essential for the young
chemical engineer to become ac~
quainted with Control Work," and
after a period of time, one has
the choice of four fields (1) ‘Con-
trol,’ (2) ‘Production’, (3) ‘Research
and (4) “Sales’. Alpha Chi Sigma,
being a, professional chemical fratv
ernity seeks to acquaint its members
with the economic view of industrial
chemistry.

 

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Malice Plans for
Junior Fennel

Climaxing a year brilliant with
achievements, the social lions of the
Junior class will blossom forth Fri.
day, May 22, at the Knickerbocker
Hotel to the strains of one of the
best dance bands in the country.
As a fitting finish to the fun and
active competition of Junior week,
the one hundred couples will partake
in the final social event for the year.

As has always been the case, the
class of 1932 has chosen tastefully
and it is believed that the Oriental
room will please even the most cyni.
cal. Chairman Casey has not defin-
itely chosen the band but has nar.
rowed the field down to three choices
and the NEWS will soon know and
print the name of the selected or-
chestra.

An excellent menu is promised
and will be served at midnight. One
of the features of the room is the
unique way in which the orchestra
stand is built. The walls behind it
are curved to successfully dispelse
the sound.

Bids for the dance are $8.50 and
can be secured from Chairman J. J.
Casey or members of the committee
who are: J. E. Bryant, J. B. Dir-
kers, 0. G. Linnell, G. W. Schodde.

As the dance will be limited to
one hundred couples, men desiring
to attend are urged to place a reserv—
ation with Chairman Casey or com
mittee members.

‘Walter Hallstein ’14
Heads Association

 

News has been received that Wal-
ter H. Hallstein, C. E., '14 has re-
cently been elected president of the
“Purchasing Agents Association of
Chicago.” Mr. llallstein is cm—
ploycd in the capacity of Treasurer,
Director and Purchasing Agent by
the Ilg Electric Ventilating Com—
pany of Chicago.

After graduating from Armour,

 

Mr. Hallstein worked in the Engin-
eering Department of the City of
Chicago for two years. In 1916 he
became a salesman for the Ilg Com-

 

Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, lllinois

By Parked Autos

The Armour Tech News has re»
cently completed a survey to deter—
mine the possibility of bettering
the parking conditions in the immed—
iate vicinity of the school. With the
coming of warmer weather, the stu-
dents will be outside much of the.
time and will be crossing the streets
frequently. thn cars are parked
on one or both sides of the streets,
it is impossible for a pedestrian to
see oncoming trafiic until he is well
out into the street.

As everyone knows, both sides of
Federal street from Thirty—third
street to Chapin Hall and at least
one side of Thirty-third street from
Mission to the Rock Island tracks are
lined with parked cars every day,
from morning until afternoon. With
such congested parking conditions,
it was feared that accidents would
occur when students run from one
building to another, their view of
traffic being cut off by the numerous
parked cars.

The worst danger spot of all is on
Thirty-third street at the crossing
from the main building to Machinery
Hall.

The News found that all the cars
parked in the vicinity of the school
could be accommodated in the park-
ing field south of the main building.
If this space were used for its as
signed purpose all danger to pedes—
trians would be obviated.

Although as yet nothing has been
said by the. school authorities, it is
quite possible that unless the stu~
dents themselves correct this fault,
the officers of administration may
see fit to enforce some such proce~
dure.

 

 

Musical Fraternity
Pledges Seven Men

Pi Nu Epsilon, honorary musical
fraternity, held a smoker Thursday
evening, April 16, for prospective
candidates. The pledging ceremony
took place Thursday, April 23, at the
Tau Beta Pi Rooms.

The list of pledges is headed by
Dr. Howard M. Raymond, president

 

pany. In 1917 he was placed in
charge of the newly organized cen-
tralized purchasing department
where he was very successful. In
1928 Mr. Hallstein was selected as
treasurer of the Ilg Company and
now has received the office of Presi:
dent. i

of the Institute. The following stu-
dents were also chosen to wear the
pledge ribbon:

L. J. Ferguson, Ch.E., ’31.

E. W. Carlton, E.E., ’32.

W. H. Hornberger, C.E., ’32.

T. A. McGill, E.E., ’32.

J. E. Walker, M.E., ‘32.

A. H. Weston, E.E., ’32.

Lived Endaflgfiffiti lpmlrdme Meeting-

' ploymcnt to faculty members and

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Attended by Two
Faculty Members

 

Last week Professor Moreton and
Professor Peebles visited Purdue
University, as representatives of the
Armour Institute of Technology, for
the purpose of attending the Man-
ugement and Personnel Conference
which is held each year under the
auspices of the University. The pur~
pose of this conference is to secure
a better understanding and closer
cooperation between the educational
institutions and the industries of the
state of Indiana. Although Armour
is outside of their state, neverthe-
less, they extended to us an invita-
tion to have representatives present.

The speakers at the conference
were men connected with Purdue
University and other educational in-
stitutions of Indiana, and represen—
tatives of Indiana industry. The
speakers who represented the educa~
tional institutions told of the work
they are doing to train students for
induct-v. In Purdue and other uni-
versities of the state much attention
is given to personnel studies and vo—
cational direction among the stu—
dents. Their ei‘l’ort is to have every
man preparing for the work which
he can do best so as to reduce lost
time after graduation. Through a
careful study of the personality an
aptitude of each student they can
often guide him into the work for
which he is best suited. Purdue be-
lieves strongly in this work as a part
of their under-graduate preparation.

The men who spoke for Indiana
industry stated that they are inter-
ested in the preparation for industry
which the students get in the univer-
sities. They are willing to employ
just as many of these graduates as
possible and also offer summer em-

undergraduates.
(Continued to page 3)

Juvinall is Award/eel
Em Kappa Nu Prize

 

James W. Juvinall, with a paper
on “Sunspots and Radio," has won
the Eta Kappa. Nu essay contest.
Honorable mention is accorded S. J.
Jeffery’s “Television in Natural
Colors," and “Direct Current Watt»
Hour Meters” by M. L. Priban. All
three were marked by original treat-

Tuesday, April 28, l93l

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F‘inal arrangements have been
made by the representatives of the
various organizations sponsoring the
Inter-honorary dance, and according
to latest rumors its success is very
evident.

The dance, which is an animal of-
fair, will be held at the Town club
of the Knickerbocker Hotel on Fri-
day, May 1. Bob Woodruif's col~
legiate orchestra of nine pieces will
furnish the music. The bids are
$2.50.

According to F. B. Attwood, a
member of the committee, some sev-
enty~five couples are expected to at—
tend the dance. This is a very large
number for this event, and in all
probability will exceed the attend-
ance of last year.

The honorary organizations active
in promoting the dance are: Tau
Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, Pi Nu Epsilon,
Pi Tau Sigma, Phi Lambda Upsilon,
Eta Kappa Nu, Honor “A”, Sphinx,
and Salamander.

Pledge Candidates
Chosen by Sphinx

Last Wednesday night, thirteen
men were pledged to Sphinx, Hon—
orary Literary fraternity, at a smok-
er held at the Phi Kappa Sigma
House. Each year Sphinx recognizes
the men who have done outstanding
work for the Armour publications
and strives tl reward them. The
men chosen held various positions on
the News, Cycle and Engineer and
were eligible. Following the pledg-
ing the men played cards, and in-
dulged freely in smokes, sandwiches,
and ice cream.

M. R. Beal, F. P. E.

E, W. Carlton, E. E.

J. J. Casey, C. E.

l”. D. Chapmaanrch.

H. It. Davis, M. E.

M. Fagen, E. E.

J. R. Jackson, Jr., F. P. E.

C. J. Jens, F. P. E.

J. S. McCall, M. E.

H. P. Richter, C. E.

W. H. Rudolf, C. E.

M. .I. ‘Schinke, E. E.

G. W. Schodde, F. P. E.

 

 

DR. SCHERGER SPEAKS

Dr. Schcrgcr spoke at the Kiwanis
Club in Morgan Park last week. He
also presented a talk to a women’s
club in the loop.

 

ment and qu‘ality of 111

 

The first sign of Armour’s—partic—
ipation in the annual “Clean Up”
week was seen in the locker room
just outside the
Thursday morning.

gymnasium last

But the more
facts of this case will not be suffi-
cient to show the efforts that‘were
put forth by the civic-minded elec-
tricals.

As might well be expected, the
smartest man in the sophomore class
was the instigator of the plan. But
this man, Juvinall, was ably‘ sup-
ported by Eberth, Dumser, Clanton,
Dufour, and three other men who
for various and sundry reasons re-
fused to divulge their identities.

For two months a certain breeding
place for all sorts of germs, microbes,
and other animals that multiply in
privacy was watched by the afore-
mentioned eight good men and true.
At first they noticed only an unclean
looking atmosphere about the upper
lip, later a fuzzy, furry growth, and

 

finally, thirty-one straggling, un—
kcmpt hair's. .

But Wilson (Donald Gordon, if‘
anyone doubts who is meant) by
stretching his imagination from zero
to infinity, stroked his forefinger
first on one side and then on the
other. In fact this stroking became
a living source of annoyance and
amusement to Professor Bibb. But
here comes the clean up.

In Which Sophomore Electricals
Domino or Brother of His Pride

misled youth got together and tried
to find some way for him to pass
Calculus II. But their only hope lay
in removing this growth before Wil-
son and Professor Bibb parted com—
pany. Then was originated that
original slogan, “My kingdom for a
cat.” (Ed. Note—This phrase was
later corrupted to razor and more
recently to horse but we are quite
sure that these men originated the
phrase.)

At 8:45 A. M. a cat was found
stalking; behind the Mission Build-
ing. The animal was ambushed,
caught, and carried along with a
bottle of cream to the chosen rcndez»
vous. Here a partly gentleman, this
same Wilson, was ambushed and laid
upon the floor. Seven men sat upon
him while the eighth painted his
lips with cream. Then the gently
meowing pussy was led to work. But
mirubilc dicta (Ed. Note—highbrow
for “wonderful to say.") the hairs
were left behind.

The crew of eight was unduly as-
tonished. What was to be done now?
But here again their engineering
ability came into full play. The
extra man hastened down to the forge
shop, made a chisel, and ran back
up the five flights of stairs. In the
meanwhile the remaining seven had
removed half of the atrocity and left
“Dr.” Wilson sawing on the remain—
der with a dull knife while Coach

 

In the altruistic fashion of noble
lengineers, the acquaintances of the

Krafi‘t looked on with a questioning"
look in his eyes.

which, " m to the judges, made
necessary a thorough consideration.
Every year Eta Kappa Nu spon-
sors this competition among the soph-
omore clectricals to promote interest
in extra-curricular study and investi—
gation of some electrical subject. The
prize for the winning essay is a copy
of the “Standard Handbook for Elec»
trical Engineers." This will be pre-
sented to Juvinall in the near future.

 

Promotions Are Made
In Tech News Staff

In accordance with the systematic
plan for writing copy for thc Armour
Tech News, which was installed at
.the beginning of the semester. the
following promotion-s have been
made:

L. G. Wilkic, C. E., '32, Copy Edi-
tor.

J. B. Dirkers, F.P.E., ’32, Assist-
ant.

J. W. Juvinall, E.E., ’32, Assistant.

All. i. E. E. Members
See Films Friday

Due to a mistake in shipment, the
films which were to be shown to the
members of the A. I. E. E. last week
will be run this Friday at 10:30 in
Room D. Mission.

“Single Ridge” is the title of the
moving picture which deals with the

 

 

 

 

Calendar

Tuesday, April 28
4 :00 P. M., Track — “Y” College
vs. Armour at “Y”
College.
4 :30 P. BIL—Orchestra Practice.
Wednesday, April 29
5:00 P. M.——G-lee Club Rehearsal.
(Instead of Thursday)
5 :00 P.M.——Interfraternity Base-
ball; Semi Finals.
Thursday, April 30
3:00 P. M.———Baseball, Armour at
Lake Forest.
5:00 P. M.—Chemical Orchestra
practice.
Friday, May 1
10:30 A. M.nF. P. E. Society;
Science Hall.
10:30 A,M.—-A. I. E. E. Motion

Pictures on Copper
Manufacture; l) .
Mission.
7:30 P.M.—A. C. S. Monthly
Meeting.
(City Club)
9:00 P. M.--lnterhonorary Dance,

(Knickerbocker Hotel)
Saturday, May 2
8:30 A. M. -— Golf, Faculty vs.
Varsity at Evergreen
Golf Course.

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Four Armour Men Take
First Three Big
Prizes

 

 

700 WERE ENTERED

Thrcc prizes, two thousand, one
thousand and five hundred dollars,
were won by Armour men in an in-
ternational architectural design con-
test held recently in which 200 Eu»
ropean and 500 American architects
competed.

Eugene Volta, A. I. T., ’25 of
837 North Lorel Avenue won first
prize. The second was awarded to
Charles M. Goldman, ’31 and Dave
Chapman, ’32 who submitted a
drawing which they produced in col-
laboration. Howard W. Vader, Ar-
mour, ‘16 won the third place.

The contest, in which the problem
was the design of an aesthetic water
tower, was sponsored by the Chi-
cago Bridge and Iron Works, and
the judges were Mr. Cheney, presi-
dent of that company, and Mr. Zim-
merman o'l‘ Zimmerman, Saxe, and
Zimmerman, 430 North Michigan
Avenue Avenue, where the draw-
ings are now being exhibited.

Voita, the first prize winner is a
night school instructor at the Art
Institute and a day instructor at the
Burnham Public School. He is a
,member of Scarab, professional ar-
chitectural fraternity.

Goldman and Chapman who ap-
propriated the second award, in a
final burst of speed to have the ex—
hibit ready for competition, worked
seventy—two consecutive hours with-

 

Chapman recently won a $100 cash
prize in the Passava‘nt Hospital con—
test. Dave expects to use his $500
for further study in Europe. Gold-
man has also won several awards
or his work at the Art Institute.
Howard W. Vader, who is now
richer by $500 lives in Ravinia, Illi-
nois. He is associated with Hols—
bird and Root of Chicago. Vader is
a member of Scarab, professional
architectural fraternity.

 

IGlee Club Rehearses
For Spring Concert

 

The weekly rehearsal of the Glee
Club will be on Wednesday at 5
o’clock this week, instead of on
Thursday because Dr. Protberoe will
be conducting a concert on Thurs-
day.

Tentative plans for the Annual
Spring Concert by the Glee Club
have been made. “The Song of the
Western Men” by Dr. Daniel Proth-
eroc is the latest addition to the
program. '

Dr. Protlieroe’s Welsh Male Choir
is giving a concert at Orchestra Hall
on May 5. Tickets will be available
at the reduced rate of 75c if a suf~
ficient number subscribe. Those in—
terested in the concert should see
John Walker, president of the Glee
Club for further particolms.

The Chemical Orchestra which us»
ually meets on Wednesday at. 5,
o’clock will meet on Thursday in»
stead. _

 

l/V. W Meissef, Speaker.
Ac F. P. E. 3. Meeting

Casualty insurance will be the sub»
jcct of a (all: by Mr. W. V5. Moisse‘.
at the F. P. E. S. meeting to be
hold on Friday. Kay 1. at 10:30. in
Science Hall. Mr. Meissel Will not
only discuss the general character
of casualty insurance. but be will
also touch briefly on bond insurance.
worlmxen‘s compensation
and compare the ramps 212..

 

 

 

 

 

processes of copper wire manufac—
ture, the drawing of the wire and
the application of the insulation. The l
Clkonite Wire Company is furnish—
ing: the films.

2:30 P. M., Track — Second An-
nual Armour Cut-
door Invitational at
Stagg Field.

8:00 P. M., Tennis—Armour at
Lake Forest.

3:00 P. M., BaseballvArmour at

North Central. '

 

 

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