Page Four ARMOUR TECH. NEWS Tuesday, October 2, 1934 OTHER CAMhosss While excavating for a new pow« er house on the Washington univer- sity campus, contractors discovered a rich vein of coal. Westminster college’s fins-t publica- tion, which appeared in 1855, as the Westminster H eruld, was printed for 0L time on Benjamin Franklin‘s old press which college authorities had brought from Philadelphia. Only 17 sophomores turned out for the annual frosh-soph rush at Akron university in May. The 100 freshmen won the rush. The University of New Hamp- shire’s winter sports team buys its own equipment and pays its own transportation, and is still a leader among eastern institutions. A student at the University of Minnesota made a "B" average for the first two quarters last year, do- spikc the fact that he flunkod one course, the name of which was “How to study." Whistling in the U. of Alabama has been banned by authorities be- cause too many students whistle off key. In the past 10 years Notrc Dame has earned $4,000,000 from football. A University of Oklahoma public speaking professor flunlced an over- uwed student with the cryptic ea:- elomation, “So you won’t lalh, eh?” Because of numerous gate crashers at their athletic contests, University of Kentucky officials have erected a six-foot barbed Wire fence around their stadium. Business hols been poor for the Lost and Found bureau at Illinois State Normal university and they blame it all on the depression; stw dents are not so careless those days. If a graduate of a German uni— versity expects to get a job he must be a Nazi. From the Purdue Exponent:— Somc people ought to I70 pre- medios, the way they go surgeon through their classes—owhile others just cub ’cm all. At Syracuse university a profes- sor fell asleep at the beginning of a short class assignment. The students thoughtfully refrained from awa‘ken- ing him until the end of the hour. Beloit college pays for the gaso- line used by students in driving back and forth to school, provided they live within 30 miles of the cam- pus. The Unioensily of Wisconsin boasts that it has the first women’s boot crew of the Big Ten. Another reason why waves are wild. Stones from the former homes or birthplaces of 250 world celebrities, from Confucius to Lindbergh, have been collected to border a path at Rollins college in Winter Park, Flor- ida. All but five American presi~ dents are represented in the collec— tion. Cheerleaders of Alma college in Alma, Michigan wear very distinctive costumes. The cheerleaders wear the Scotch kilties. A! West Virginia university the freshmen are required to use the rear doors of all university build- ings, to wear black lies exclusively, and to forego the displaying of any high school or preparatory insignia rings or letters. A romantically inclined freshman at Princeton met a girl at a prom and was so inspired that he wrote a poem. Upon completion of the im~ passioncd love lyric, the infatuated bard discovered that he had no idea what her name was. A sudden in- spiration prompted him to address it to “The Most Wonderful Girl in South Orange, N. J.” Two days later the letter was returned unopened and readdresscd by an unremantic and mundane P. O. department: “To the Dumbest Boy in Princeton U., care of the Princeton Lost and Found Department." Scholastic Averages. : H Released byOfficc (Continued from page 1) Delta Tau Delta, Theta Xi, Phi Pi Phi, Triangle, and Beta Psi fraterni- ties, (fraternities that rent or own their own chapter house) is 84.6% while the average of all other stu. dents is 86.0%. In the above the following num- erical values were given to the let- ter grades: A—97.5%, Bl—90.0%, C~—80.0%, D—67.5%, E—50.0%, Cr—-80.0%. In computing these averages the system was used in which the numerical grade is multi- plied by the semester hours accred- ited to the subject and the sum 01 these products is divided by the total number of semester hours to obtain the final average. Dartmouth’s senior class recently endorsed three curriculum reforms: a course in marriage, abolition of the present marking system, and un- limited cuts for all. Professor James Ryan, of the me- chanical engineering school at tbs University of Minnesota, gave his senior students a chance to become Henry Fords of the future by de- signing a model rocket ship alomr practical lines. The assignment, ac— cording to Prof. Ryan, was to test the logic of the students. “For in- stance,” he says, “by means of logic you can tell whether those ships of Buck Rogers (picture strip hero) will work or not.” And they tell us that there’s a. de- pression! More than forty North- western students employed by the CWA have as: yet failed to call for their monthly pay-checks. — Dulce Willard to. Speak at W.S.E. Meeting Dr. A. C. Willard, President of the University of Illinois, will deliver the principal address at the Sixty-fifth annual meeting of the Western So- ciety of Engineers to be held on Monday, October 8, at the Interim- ternity Club. Dr. Willard will speak on “The University and the Engi» neering Profession.” The meeting which will start at 8 p. m. is to be preceded by a reception and dinner. The president of the society, Mr. C. C. Whittier, will speak on “The Plans for this Year." The meeting will be presided over by Mr. H. B. Gear. Those who do not attend the dinner are welcome to the meeting which is free. The dinner will be two dollars. The junior section of the society will open its fall meetings on Octo- her 4 in the society rooms in the Engineering Building and will meet weekly thereafter. The October 11 meeting will be of special interest to Armour men for Prof. Reed of the architectural department will be the speaker. Mr. Gordon Fox, vice-pres- ident of the Freyn Engineering Com- pany is scheduled to give an illus- trated lecture on Russia on October 25. Speakers for the other meetings will be announced later. William N. Setterberg, placement officer, who is chairman of the ju- nior section has announced that all students will be welcome at the meetings. The society does not con- fine its activities to any one branch of engineering, although the Armour chapter is restricted to civil engi- neering students. idiot News Hello both new and old readers; an extra hello for the now! So you think the vacation was too short! Don’t we all. But a change will never hurt anyone. Just on word to you frown-Beware, cause Snooping Sam is out to get your goat or what have you. Here’s one that will kill you—— One of our dear, new, bright and promising freshmen asked JOE WAGNER where the test room was? What’s the matter fresh, have a headache or did you have to!!! For future reference its the little room that’s up three stairs to your left. Taking the place of our dear old PROFE3$OR WILMANNS is a gen- tleman by the name of MR. E. A. MERRlLL who will teach Coflfitl'llch tion and specifications. He in a grad- uate of both the University of Min- neootn and M. l. T. and also has been connected with several large con- struction firms in the city. Three cheers for Mr. Merrill. Students of the architectural do‘ parlmcnt wish to extend their deep- est sympathy, and regret the passing away of the wife of PROFESSOR If. H. REED, head of the orchitoo tural department. Our own little shy STEWY GRAN- GER pulled a fast one on us last semester. lilo credit came back to normal when he won the SPHER- lNG prize for the best onlution to the night hour ohet‘ch problem giv- en out by the BEAUXnART INSTI- TUTE 0F DESIGN. The problem was an “Approach to a Muncum." l Fraternity Notes: I E’Hl KAPPA SlflMA-r- We wish to offer our congratula- tions to ‘Blrothcr Don Jacobson who married the former Miss Ruth Con- nahan on June 9. Brother Jimmy Juvinall also joined marital ranks by wedding the former Miss Janet McFarland on August 18. May these couples find much happiness in their new encounters. Brother Dobson is now working in Milwaukee, while Brother Sachs is in St. Louis. Brother .Blonta is again residing at the house and plans to attend Northwestern night school. Pl-ll Pl Bill After an industrious period of cleaning, the house is once more in shape and ready for school. Brother Kuehn has gone to M.I.T. for his Master’s degree in Civil En- gineering. Brother Callen has gone the way of all flesh and was mar~ ried Sept. 1. During: the summer Brother Hones passed away. Since the last issue of the News, Phi Pi Phi has made a permanent addition to their trophies by winning seball cup. The prize was a more $50. Not bad ehll Keep it up STEW. Not to be outdone ”LEGGIS” GROSSMAN and VIEI-IE-NAESS won the Alfred S. Alschulcr award for the best average in Architectural design in their Junior and Sophomore years respectively. BURTON B. B. Q. L. M. BUICI-IAUSER worn the White-Hamlin scholarship for the next year to come. ——SNO0PING SAM. BETA, PSI! After three days of approximate leveling, the pool table was declared to be level and assembled for future us . As a matter of fact, 4-point Wittelundt has been seen doing his daily dozen on the pool table as of last year. Besides the fact that the pool table is in order, we can also say that the house is in fine shape after a week of heavy duty, Be it known to all that Brother John T. Even has acquired the posi- tion of teacher of chemistry at the Schurz night school. Besides this he is employed by the Chicago Board of Fire Underwriters and has also been admitted to the bar. Just recently he was elected as an officer of our Alumni Asociation. We. won- der what he is going to do in his spare time. . “Cookie” Schnackel has been giv- ing advice to the love-sick members of the house. He is considered quite an authority on love matters as well as houseukecping‘. KAPPA DELTA EPSlLON Alpha chapter opened the school year with an enthusiastic meeting last Friday night in which both the active and alumni bodies participat~ ed. A large part of this enthusiasm is probably due to the fact that the chapter has acquired new quarters at 3333 So. Michigan Boulevard. The return of the entire active chapter, with but one exception, to school this year is another reason for the op~ timistic feelings. A survey shows that most of the men have been working this summer but the outstanding exception is “Cannonball” Baker who spent the time taking a rest cure. "The Daring Young Man on the Flyingl'ropezc” WALTER 0’KEEFE——IN PERSON~the man who made this and other songs famous, brings his inimitable wit and humor to the Camel Caravan as Master of Ceremonies. And he promises, among other things, to introduce at least one new song each week. Tune in on the Caravan and see why he is one of the air’s most popular entertainers. “l ANNETTE HANSHAW~ whose thrilling, vibrant voice and sparkling personality have enthralled radio audiences in the past, will be featured on the new Caravan in the popular hit tunes of today and yesterday. It’s better than even money she will soon be your A number 1 favorite radio songsttess. ' v . ‘ at: : GLEN GRAY—whose CasoLoma Orchestra is noted for its clever arrangements and smooth rhythms, has played for over 200 important college dances. 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