Page Two ARMOUR TECH NEWS Tuesday, December 15, I936 Armour Tech News Student Publication of the ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Published Weekly During the College Year l9“) Member 1017 [Associated Colleniole press @237 Single Copies, 10 Cents Each EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fred L. Leason, Jr. Managing Editor . ..... Norton Gerber Sports Editor . . . . . . . . .Joseph M. Kubert News Editor . . .............. Sidney Rabinowitz Copy Editor . . ........ Herman 0. Bauermeister MF— nou Per Year M Business Manager ..................... E. J. Simck Faculty Adviser .................. . . .Walter Hendricks EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Assignment Editors .................. W. J. Chelgren, L. B. Parker, J. D. Shechan Editorial Writer ............................ P. A. Rch Feature Editor .......... . ..... . .. R. Weissman Assistants: W. Graf, M. Luber, S. M. Miner, E. J. Plcva, J. Rea, H. M. Ross. Make-up Assistants ....... .R. F. Beardsley, R. Kotal News Reporters ................ L. Bain, H. J. Bodnar, E. G. Cicchzmowicz, M. Ephraim, A. George, R. I. Jafl‘ee, .l. D. Keane, R. Kotal, C. W. Reh, A. N. Schreiber, E. L. Stoll, E. F. Wagner. Cub reporters R. Bartusek, ‘G. Freed, P. Kosovski, J. Morrison, J. Pachay, R. Perry, B. Sternfeld, S. S. Silverman. Assistant Copy Readers ............... F. D. Hoffert, A. N. Schricbcr, J. F. Sturgeon, T. W. Ycakle. Cartoonist ............................ R. Kichaven Sports Writers ...... Raymond Braun, Calvin Nauman, David Rodkin, Robert Worcester. Sports Reporters ...... T. Clark, H. Coylc, R. Liebmann, G. Morris, L. Norkus, C. Swankowski, E. Worces- tcr. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Advertising Manager ..................... 1. Thomas Circulation Manager ................... C. 0. Forsberg Circulation Assistants ........ R. Erisman, R. S. Kolm, H. P. Kusatzky, B. D. Norinsky, R. K. Smith. Business Assistants ...... R. B. Burman, R. A. Winblad Vol. XVIII. DECEMBER 15, 1936 No. 12 The stuff of the Armour Tech News sincerely wishes ‘Happy Holidays’ to the Faculty and Students of Armour Institute of Technology. ___._...__——~ Dad’s Night Far be it from us to reiterate the attractions offered to students and their dads at the first, what is hoped to be annual, dad’s night. The .dinner and program have been carefully pre- pared and the basketball game, judging from past results, will be full of action and excitement. In the past three years the Armour-Chicago game has been fast enough to tire even the spec- tators; and resulted in two wins and one loss for Armour. To date, tickets have not been going at a rate appropriate for such an event and for a school like ours. Armour always has had a good repu- tation as an engineering college, but apparently very little known by the Chicago newspapers. The joining of the little nineteen conference will offer a big opportunity for Armour to break into print through its athletic teams. Likewise, a successful dads night program offers an oppor- tunity for valuable publicity as a school having an enthusiastic student body. Who knows! Per- haps a few years interspersed with successful (teams and events will place Armour next to Notre Dame, Southern California and North- western in the daily newspapers. for the business world, so does this course tend to fit men for life. This course attempts to clarify those problems which are the concern of every young man on the threshold of life. Many liberal minded men of Armour appre- ciate the fact that men schooled solely along engineering lines cannot greatly advance but there are those who do not. We might possibly afford some impetus to those. One cannot sit on the doorstep of life for a great length of time and then be in proper condition to enter boldly into it but rather he must live it. Those who think that all in engineering is a drafting board and a textbook, ought to change their ideas be- fore they are doomed to a textbook and a draft— ing board for life. Engineers Who earlier learned the value of business training now rank high in their profession. On the other hand, engineers who did not, are in many cases the justifiable example of the popular. conception of the “engineer.” We therefore urge all those who have it within their power to take advantage of broadening courses offered in the college curricu- lum to do so as quickly as possible for “success is not measured in dollars and cents, but intelli- gence in specialization.” To Write on These Walls “A man’s ambition must be small . . .” can’t possibly be an accurate statement, judging from the epigram “Fifty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong,” for there seem to be that many names on the walls: ergo, these men think it is a laud— able ambition. Psychologists say it’s the primi« tive cave—man instinct—the desire to magnify one’s personality—but cavemen carved in stone. We think the A.T.S.A. should gratify and encour— age such worthy progress as sculptoring and “poetry"—-therefore, we suggest an appropria- tion for mallets and chisels, to be used in carving names and “poetry” instead of merely using pencil. Then there is the question of suitable carving material. Most of the stone is rather poor in quality—perhaps some beautiful white marble can be installed. If so many men are artistically inclined, shouldn’t they be at the Art lnstitue? Perhaps so, but we fear that the wrong marble would be chiseled—not that it would make any appreciable difference. Quite casually (and very innocently, of course) we mention to whoever is interested that once in Armour’s history, freshmen were not permitted to use the main stairway or these beautiful (once) marble halls. LETTER BOX Dear Editor: Why not keep a good thing? In the “Kaleidoscope” you have a column ranking with the “Slipstick” and the “Steam Shovel" in interest and originality. Instead of allotting it at least a few lines each issue, you permit it to appear only when space is unfillable. While it may appear a bit eccentric and radical to some students, the jority. Since your policy should be to cater to the tastes of the majority, wouldn’t it be advisable to run this col- umn as a regular feature? B. R. Sternfeld. Dear Editor, We have noticed with much interest the comment that appeared in your publication, the Armour Tech News of Sept. 29, about unionism for engineers. The Federation of Architects, Engineers, Chemists and Technicians is a union of engineers who have organized with a view to bettering the economic interests of tech— The point is that the time is not yet too late for you students to purchase your dad's night tickets from any of the list of representatives published on the first page. By so doing you will not only be helping to make Dad’s Night better but will be helping yourself in your own parental relationship. A broader Outlook As the student engineer begins to appreciate the necessity of a more liberal education, the faculty of Armour prepares to meet the demands forwarded them for training along non—engineer— ing lines. Perhaps the most striking advance- ments are in the department of social science. Realizing the importance of knowledge in en- gineering accounting and industrial management, student requests were received by the depart— ment of social science for electives in those sub— jects. The department of social science, also fully aware of the ultimate importance of a working knowledge in these subjects, has agreed to offer them for the coming semester. This gives an excellent opportunity for every student to acquaint himself with such knowledge. Business training is not the only non—engineer- ing subject offered to the students. Under the guidance of the department of English, a course in contemporary problems is being offered to the seniors. As business training tends to fit men} nical men wherever possible. Professional ability and education we also foster in many ways, of which space does not permit detail here. Since we are all engineers of education and experience, we are much more formid- able to any employer who is taking unfair advantage of his men than any group of raggedy racketeers at the head of a union of manual laborers. We have no need of violence, nor do we have any internal graft. En- gineer-members are too intelligent to favor these things, and their democratically run organization sees to it that neither is allowed. The professional societies have been in existence for years yet they have not attacked the basic problem of all of our professional endeavor: to raise wages. Whereas we have only been organized for three years in the Chi- cago Area, and have succeeded in writing many of the laws perpetrated on engineers. Only last week we succeeded in helping 110 technical draftsmen (fifteen are Armour Graduates) to get them— selves together and straighten out a most appalling con— dition. Every one in the profession who knew about this particular employer agreed that the wage rates and working conditions were the most unsatisfactory in Chi— cage. It was all done in a gentlemanly manner with no harsh words spoken or violence or time lost because the men were 100% together and were presenting perfectly reasonable demands and were doing it with an intelligent grasp on the fact of employer-employee relationships. One can definitely say that today experienced techni— cal men realize that when any two men have anything in common they had better get together. Sincerely, Floyd Maddox, Secretary, Chicago Chapter Federation of Archi- tects, Engineers, Chemists, and Technicians. “Kaleidoscope” is enjoyed by the ma— ' The Slipstick l Cleave to the slipstick; let the slapstick fly where it may. Christmas spirit prevails over Ar- mour. To fall in line with human beings and to radiate “Peace on earth, good will to men" we, Eejay and ZazuL today Write a Christmas joint column. Christmas poems as written by the world’s outstanding poets, both clas~ sical and contemporary. A la Gertie Stein Xmas, Xmas is near, near, near, yes, near! The children, children, kids all four, It because, because, because, ditto They fear, they fear, fear that there is no Santa Claus, Claus, same. A in Carl Sandburg Winter, coldness, hunger Grips the big- town Childrcn~in the slums, the ghetto; Starving, freezing—mowed by the icy killer For them—there is no Santa Claus. A In Shakespeare Alas, poor Santa, I knew him, Horatio: A fellow of infinite jest, of most ex- cellent fancy: He had borne me gifts on his back a thousand times, Well, for two years anyhow. But—«he won’t this year He picked Minnesota to win. A la Ecjay It is almost Xmas, nearly The time of the your that comes year- ly. I like to watch the kiddies all cried When I tell them that Santa died. A in be praised, Zuzu Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle oe'r the land How I wish that Santa Claus Would bring me Sally Rand. TO THE EDITORS You cut our lines, you cut our poems, Our name is mud in Armour homes. We hope your Christmas ties are bad, And there is no exchange to be had. We wish you measles, mumps, and P0X; We wish you holes in your Christmas sox. Merry Christmas! From both of us, to all of you, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ‘N don‘t forget to write up all your reports over the holidays. Eejay and anu Zazu and Eejay I I Frustemity Notes i PHI KAPPA SIGMA At the regular meeting on Mon— day, December 7, the following oili- cers were elected and installed in office: President—anuis Langc, Jr. Vice President—Harry E. Steh- mun. Treasurer—Howard G. Downing. Corresponding Sec—«Henry C.An- clot—son. Recording Secretary -—- John C. Lil-Adah]. Social Chairman—43 d w n r d H. Erickson. The semi-annual Sunday, dinner for the members of the house and their girl friends, held last Sunday at the house, was. enjoyed by all present. The Alumni Smoker on December 3 was an opportunity for many alum- ni to revive old friendships. The chapter was honored by a visit from Joe Evins of our chapter at Vanderbilt University, last Tucs- day. Joe is at present connected with the Federal Government in an Executive capacity. The Phi Kap Baskclzccrs are in fine fettlc and are waiting for the opening game of the coming tour— ney. RHO DELTA RHO Final arrangements are now being prepared for the Christmas party to be held at the house on Saturday evo~ hing, December 26. Bob Levy and Mel Schuman are busy with their aides in making the arrangements which will include dancing and mor— ry-making, along with a buffet sup» ET. The pool tournament is now up- proaching completion. Lenny Shab- sin and Frank Miller are fighting it out in the final round to determine the winner. DELTA TAU DELTA Well! Well! Here we are with a Christmas vacation just around the corner and a radio dance Friday to start us in the gaicty of the holiday spirit. The ping’ pong tournament con- ducted by pledges P and Winslow has reached its semi-finals with excitement at its height. The pledge class is well represented on the freshman basketball team by Don Sundc, John Fox, and Bill Scherer. The Delta are honored by the pledg- ing of Donald Brissman to the Sphinx honorary fraternity. Parmcnter and Winslow will assist Raymond Bacci in coaching the fra- ternity basketball team for the com- ing inter-fraternity play. Art Gum is unable to contribute this week. and has very generously let a guest writer assume the rev sponsibility for what appears in this column. And of course all the news in the world pops up at this partic- ular time. The initiation is well over, the freshmen are once more sit- ting down to work, and the upper- classmcn have forgotten the fresh- men till the next charettc when “nig- gering” will be in order. The annual banquet given by and for the Arx was a huge success. All the new and old members of the fac‘ ulty were there, and good, short, con- structive speeches were appreciated by all. Mr. Vogegesang, who designed the colour scheme of the ’34 Fair, was the principal speaker. 1-19 cm- phasized the importance of architec— tural study in our own city and es- pecially at Armour. We are inclined to think he is right, for the famous twins, "Art" and “Chick" Sci-eiber, class of ’36. just won 1000 dollar-1; in a nationwide contest for Small home designs can- duct-ed by the Harmischfeger Corp. The check is on exhibit, framed in a glass case. Think that little sum over and we ask you if the study of Archi— tecture pays. The freshmen had a freehand judgment last week and there were nine mentions. Five of the boys, l BURNHAM, CEROVSKI, ROiBERTn SON, SHAW AND VIREN crashed through for the second time. It looks like this class has possibilities. They certainly showed a great deal of promise in their sketches for a Pea- nut Stand for the Art Institute. The juniors had cleaning day in the modeling room last Thursday. The clay dust was so thick that all the boys came out choking and gasp- ing for breath, and as a consequence went home very early. At any rate the nice clean modeling room will now show tell—tale marks of any clay fights. And the popular opinion is that this is the very reason Mr. Hof~ meester ordered a house-cleaning. The seniors haven’t stuck their noses out of their dens for weeks, but they are not hibernating. They are merely working on their park prob- lem with their utmost energies. Moreover it seems there will be a dearth of niggers this Christmas holi- day when their plate is due. Jake seems to be the strongest sophomore or pretends to be. (Mod- est thing). He can do more tricks with a 25 lb. sash weight than a monkey on a stick. WELL THERE SEEM TO BE A LOT OF JOKES 0N HAND THAT SHOULD HAVE GONE INTO THIS COLUMN. BUT THEN THERE IS SO MUCH NEWS, SO I WILL LEAVE ALL THE FUN- NY STUFF TO THE SECRETARY STOOGE WHO REGULARLY PENS THIS ARTICLE. HE OUGE-IT TO KNOW JOKES—HE IS ONE. But if I don’t see you again Art Gum I & II wish you a very happy holiday season. So long till next year. THETA XI With only five or six weeks of only ten or twelve hours of steady work a day, plus social affairs in the eve- ning-s, left of this semester, time is passing rather rapidly. Last Sat‘ urday evening we had our Quarterly House Dance Party. During the dance intermissions two kinds of punch were served. The music was supplied by various leading orches- tres by means of radios. Many of our alumni whom we do not see very of- ten attended this dance. The house was filled to capacity, but everyone who came had a good time. Thanks to Dick Young our Moth- ers’ Club is rapidly being organized. The basketball team is still prac- ticing in anticipation of victory. That’s the old fight, boys! The date for our Christmas House Party has been set by our social com— mittee for the twenty-third of De— cember. Tentative arrangements have been made to have a T. X. New Year’s Party at the Stevens Hotel. Pl KAPPA PHI Congratulations are in order for Brother William N. Setterberg who will marry Miss Elizabeth Marie Carlson of Grand Rapids, Michigan on January lot, 1937. We join in wishing him much success and hap- pincss. Nineteen of our alumni were pres- ent at the Founder’s Day banquet which was held at the house last Thursday. The banquet was a suc- cess in every way. The district conclavc held at the Upsilon chapter at the University of Illinois last week end was one of the most educational and entertaining functions ever held. The boys were very pleased and didn’t mind being torn away from their studies one bit. Fred (Astaire) Jost has had one dancing lesson and is now prepared to demonstrate the latest “swing” steps at the slightest encouraging word. How did Freddie get the swol- len cheek? Brother Dodge is now prepared to go into hibernation for the winter, and he will keep warm with the aid of: his new nightgown of varied hues. Just an old fashioned boy is our Ray. So! You thought it was a bluff? Or did you think we were bribed? Re- member our promise to give you the name of the man in the life of Mona Sails, Boston Store beauty? He is Varules Urelis, night school student. “I’ve always thought that he was of the strong, silent type," said Mona when interviewed. She graduated from Tuloy three years ago. He works at Western Electric. She keeps a scrap-book. He is the easy-going type. She is a good cook. He wears green and blue ties. She makes hixn wear them. He met. her at a frail:- dance. She carries his picture. He buys hex- expensive presents. She has good taste in clothes. He has good taste in women. She loves swimming. He is a pretty boy. Ellie said so. s at s Quoting the sign on Sammy Bibb’s office door: Office Hours Monday ..................... 2-4 Wednesday .2-4 Friday Getting high-hat on us, eh! XI= l’= II: By Appointment COULD IT HAVE BEEN A MERE IMPERSONAL MOTIVE THAT LED ADOLPH RUNE TO GO OVER TO THE LIBRARY AND LOOK UP THE WORD “LOVE," OR. COULD IT BE TIN??? * 4% iii Familiar sayings of the Armour brain-trust :— Paul: “I’m sorry, fellows, but it’s past the hour." li—Ieald: “It’s a good idea.” Perry: “Who told you to read the book?" lFreucl: “Where’s your jackass, Samson?" Winston: “I may look little. bro» their, but it’s all dynamite!” lKrathwohl: “Knowledge is power.” Swineford: “P equals A S.” Tibhals: “It’s a question of fact, Art Gum II. isn’t it, gentlemen?”