Pag: Two ARMOUR TECH NEW/S Tuesday, April 2i, V936 Armour Tech News Student Publication of the. ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS published Weekly During the College Yem— ociatcd" (£011 opiate filings (‘1 IN! PM Year .3 Single Copies. 10 Cents Each \ The following night the musical clubs have i their annual spring concert which is their most \ important ev ent of the year. It seems to us that a group who have been singing and travelling all day would not be in condition to do their best the following night. open house night and a long day Tuesday would certainly not be conducive to a good concert Wednesday. In the interests of the members of the Glee A long evening Monday at ' The Slipeticlr Cleave to the slipstick; let the slapstick fly where it may. I wish I was a little B So I could fly around and C How all. those guys got A’s, While all I get is 0‘8. B. G. tilllllll tilllilll’llblib A U. of Wisconsin professor has prepared a list of 1,800 graduates l who had been out of college from 15 l to 433 years. From those he chose 9'? mi who have considered the most emi— nent and successful, taking an equal number of those who had the highest grades as students. The two groups Contrary to all previous thoughts EDITORIAL BOARD . ..Frcd L. Leason. Jr. . . .. . .Norton Gerber . . . . . .Joseph M. Knbert .......... Sidney Rabinowitz Herman 0. Bauermeister . . .Walter Hendricks Editor—iwchief . . . . . . . .. Managing Editor . Sports Editor ..... News Editor . Copy Editor .......... Faculty Advisor ...... EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Assignment Editors ........... . ...... W. J. Chelgrcn, L. B. Parker, J. D. Shechan News Reporters ............. L. Bain, R. F. Beardsley, H. J. Bodnar, E. G. Ciechanowicz, J. S. Culhson, M. Ephraim, A. George, F. B. Harman, R. I. Jaflee, J D. Keane, R. Kotal, R. N. Lange, A. N. Schriebcr, R. T. Smith, E. L. Stoll, E. F. Wagner, T. W. Yeakle. Assistant Copy Readers ..... W. A. Chapin, F. D. Ilotfert Feature Editor ......................... R. Weissman Assistants.F. I. Heidenrcich, M. Luber, S. M. Miner, B. Nobler, E. J. Pleva, H. M. Ross, T. H. Watts. Photographer ........................... It. Mansfield Cartoonist ............... . ............ R. Kichaven . .R. A. Braun, L. K. Nauman, D. I}. spent some time Sport.“ Reporters ........... us for a loss. H. R. Coyle, G. F. Mo: Rodkin, R. E. Worcester. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager Advertising Manager Circulation Manager . . . . .. . .E. J. Simck . . . . .I. M. Thomas ............ C. 0. Forsbcrg school work? Simple, if one Vol. XVll. APRIL 21, 1936 Spring Fever In the spring a young man’s fancy. . . .well, it may turn to this or it may turn to that, but school =1= * i Work is in danger of falling by the wayside. Ac- cording to the best available information, we’ve oration, now a change of operating conditions in the form of insidious springtime is due to throw What can we do about it? Keep plugging when ’1 the printed page means absolutely nothing short of a vacuum? Somebody in the back of the room is yawning. But how can we keep interest in a. a t “A” sweaters are waiting for the men who like to No. 9 lplay golf or tennis or for men who enjoy physical Club and the student body, it would seem advis— l‘ “ “3' able for the officers of the club to cancel the trip. This is the first unfortunate event in the long schedule of the musical clubs in this past year. It is our opinion that the officers have directed “ " ” the club through the most successful year of its history and to create any feeling at this time would spoil their efforts. Many a man today would he sat- isfied if he could only pay his in- stallments in installments. Salcswoman: “Might I suggest that you buy this adorable brooch for the woman you love?" Husbandnat-large: "Certainly not! I’m a married man." if )9! it? The only time a. woman listens to what. her husband has to say} is when he talks in his sleep. The teacher was attempting to explain the difference between the proud rose and the modest violet. “Imagine a beautiful, exquisitely dressed lady walking down the ave— nue, proud, noticing no one. That’s the lofty rose. But behind her walks modest creature with humbly bowed head . . . “I know,” bursts out an impatient scholar of seven years, “her husband.” getting the old systems into op- Gentlemen of the jury! Several of the most honorable and respectable witnesses have often seen the (lee fondant in places where a decent man would never enter. sees how. Some fifteen varsity about the Senior Class, they are now trying to disprove these theories by having a “beaver" contest. The idea of (L boomer content is in sec who orm‘ yet the largest crop of alfalfa. on. hisl upper li/p. Looks like it will be pretty close between Frank HRACHOV- SKY’S Hitler moustache and Mill BEJCE'K’S. In fact with a. little train— ing Mill can look like a gigolo. . , From all appearances, Wally LIT- WIN does not need any training for he already has a peculiar knack for attracting the opposite sex. Just to prove it, we would like to read a cer- tain anonymous proposal Wally re- ceived by mail, but the letter is so persona] that it could not stand being published. At any rate, Wally does not know ’ whether he will accept for he doesn’t know who it is. It’s just these little things that the Arx have to take in their stride. For instance, your own columnist, while the front stairs of the Art Institute. It really wasn’t much fun after all, for the result was a sprained Hide. And after all these years, too. The juniors are just a crock class, when it comes to “Life,” for the rc- sults of the lust judgment shows that awry man made his mention. Somu had 87 names in common! If 15 letters were added to the alphabet, the English language could be learned in two weeks, says Dr. I". C. Laubach, international authorv ity. "It was a thrilling experience," rIe- clared Dean Howard. Taylor, of the Oklahoma. College for Women, after he had been hidnapod by four camc- ly over/ls. The reason given for the abduction was that the freshmen girls wanted a, holiday after beating the sophomores in their traditional contents. A criminology class at Syracuse university has discovered that mo- rons; can dance as well, if not better. than most people of normal mon- tality. ‘Boastful masters of rhythm had better beware. The crew of the University of California practices to the tune of Benny Goodman's orchestra every clay. A radio which has been installed in the loungc of the boathouse is turned on for l5 minutes each day, and the crew indulges in “swing icompetition on the track well enough to leave . ' their books for a few afternoons a week. There Conflicting Schedule “is always a friendly game of baseball going on music." The mimic is to instill a sense of timing and rhythm in the men.. . * * ,’“ a . class, this "Life." . anu never smokes with gloves on. He can't stand the smell of burning . . The Seniors put up a tough fight. in the B. ll. judg— walking around in a daze, slid down‘ i mcnt of the Automobile Salon midi Junior Week this year will be more crowded with events and activities than ever before; yet ident. one of our biggest and most prominent organiza- So what ‘1 tions has scheduled an out second day. This trip will take about one—eighth of the student body away from school for the the track team whole day. Among events which will men are the Junior—Senior baseball game, Inter- departmental/finals, Faculty—Senior game and the i one and come all. if not, you’ll still be surprised to find that Armour—Elmhurst baseball game. At night the fine; most important additiOn to the activities of Ju‘ nior Week, the fraternity open house event 1 nu. STEAM snovri Fraternity Notes DELTA TAU DELTA After a postponement of two weeks, our mothers’ tea was held last Sunday. A very enjoyable af- ternoon was spent playing cards and ‘ a prize was awarded at each table. All eyes are turned toward the Belt From on May 9, which will be given at the Ba] Tabarin. in past years, the function has had 100% attendance and we hope to maintain this record. Northwestern and Ar- mour chapters sponsor the affair l which will be a Summer Formal. Perhaps. aim: the freshmen are‘ The election of officers held last unaware of the quaint custom long ‘ week brought these results: held by the men of Armour—no Should the freshmeunot avail themselves of this Donald Brissman—Treasurer. opportunity of de—moustachlng their F. (Twick) Davidson—Recording classmates, upper classmen will be We’ll start on the faculty this week by offering our congratulations to DOC OLDENBURGER, whose brand new moustache has just passed the specifications of the Amalgamated American Moustache Manufacturers’ Association. 1‘ lb * William Luise—President. Raymond Bacci—Vice-President. moustaches allowed. _ Secretary. “My l°° 31“ ‘° WP- ‘mdenm‘ly- William l'lotzficlol—Currespondinr’ the seniors might find a few traitor-v Secretary " ans cookie dusters in their own George Kalil SergeanLaLnrms ranks. 2% : After the lectulfer >Isaid that one of It seems that BERT JOHNSON is the grounds for divorce in Illinois steeped in ”(WINGS and only time was felony, why was BOB KNABEl will tell. l'le dropped a stop watch so interested in finding: out what a, 5“” as “‘01: ThomPSOH came in. But felony is? when the professor said, “You boys 1‘ * 8‘ will have to stop fooling around” Wr predict: ”Tarzan” Lirbinmm . . . Well, he just didn‘t know about won’i (ever get a chum-.0 {a make u : Johnson’s LULU. bat with. his girl friend again. Fact. " is that she won’t corn tulh To him. Poor girl, she bet that he couldn’t get a, data with her best girl friend. .r . >31: Prof. FREUD the schmier jackass trophy to George STOBER. He not only started a fire in the Organic Lab" but he put it out Well, in the spring a young men’s and started another one. One can fancy. . . . But if you want to see see why GEORGE would never have the sparks fly, just mention Howie been allowed to become a Fire Pro- and Midge to George Quandec. Seems l tact. (The Arsonist.) like as if he doesn’t like it. ' ’3 awarded The excess heat emanating from the Armour steam radiators these they Will in CWOHLMV Can 1/014 im— days has been traced to its source. ugirw WILBUR FLEIG With his The junior juicer-s have been staking nails nicely polished and manicured? the boilerr—a boiler test, they called It was her- idea, but he foiled her it, In one run they shoveled 11,000 by working in shop 1hai do” to wear pounds, The boys certainly should off [he finish. be in good form these days. If they don’t. gr! you one way, which should interest even the most ardent stu- For the benefit of the typical Ar- of town trip for the mour student who tends to be just on the shady side of being a grind, we ofier these sports. With _ing on our own range, there is a chance to be missed by these l look at something new, something different from problems, graphs, and all those reports. So, come you‘ve jumped clear of the rut. is the class and departmental games offer a chance scheduled. Having oneeighth of the student body for everyone to get out and try some sport. away will certainly make a less successful and Schoolwork is fine, more ineffective day for the entire student body.