/ l 5%? l who}!!! In «@me Vol. XVIII.— No. 15. President Announces Appointment New [tie—i170 Aid in Research Dr. Willard E. Hotchkiss, pres~ ident of Armour Institute announced last week the appointment of severe. distinguished scientists to the staff of the Institute faculty and research foundation. ’1‘ h e s e appointments, which include several men of world prominence in the scientific field. are in accordance with the expansion pro- gram being carried out by the Insti- tute. Authority on Heat Joins Staff Dr. Max Jakob, German scientist and world authority on heat ex- change, has been appointed to the staff of the research foundation as director of the new heat exchange laboratories. Dr. Jakob was in the United States last spring on s lec- ture tour of major engineering in- stitutions and engineering societies,! and is well known hero for his rc- search on steam, colorimetric experi- ments on latent heat, volume of sat~ urated steam at high pressures, evaporation, and condensation. Spoke Here Last Year Dr. Jakob was born in 1879 and re~ ceivod engineering degrees from the Technischc Hochschule, M u n ch (3 n, Germany; the degrees were in elec- trical engineering and in tchnical physics. He received his doctor’s de- gree in 1904 and has had consider. able experience in research and en- (Contimwd on page 4) Supine Complete Plums for Dance m l When the Junior Prom becomes but‘ a pleasant memory and dancing feetl itch for the boards once more, the sophomore class will hold an informal! dance on March 5. “The Sophomore Spring Informal," says Social Chair» man B. G. Anderson, ”will be our most auspicious venture to date. It will feature a beautiful setting—the Oriental room of the Knickerbocker hotel—and a great band, Noble and Donnelley’s Drake Hotel orchestra.” The Oriental room of the Knicker- bocker will indeed be a beautiful set ting. It has recently been redec- orated. A large modernistic room, it‘s all in white, and is capable of ac— commodating 1,000 people comfort ably. A lounge balcony circles above, the dance floor, at one end of which is l a cocktail bar to refresh thirsty danc» are. The glass floor it considered one of the best surfaces for dancing in the city; multicolored lights under it will flash on and off while the dancing is in progress. Noble and Donnelley have acquired. quite a reputation in Chicago for] swing music while they were playing at the Drake. The sophomore social committee considered themselves for- tunate to book them for that evening. Last Week in the Tech News there was a statement to the effect that the dance bids will be limited. B. G. An— derson hastened to qualify that state» ment. “It will be limited,” he said, “but to five hundred couples.” The bids are priced at $1.50 and will probably be put on sale sometime next month. Musical Fraternity Admits Sixteen Men Sixteen men were initiated by Pi Nu Epsilon, honorary musical fra- ternity, last Thursday night at the Sherman Hotel to Be Site of News Dinner Announcement of the new staff of the Tech News will be made at the annual News banquet to be given on Tuesday, February 9, in the Sher— man Hotel. Arrangements for this affair were in the hands of W. Chel- gren, chairman, R. F. Beardsley, C. Nauman, A. N. Schrieber and I. Thomas. The committee has already made banquet arrangements and has also engaged the recreation facilities of the Sherman for the entire eve- ning. As this is the last issue of this semester, the new staff will take charge immediately next semester. The faculty advisory board, con- sisting of Professor W. Hendricks, chairman and Professors W. W. Col- vert, J. B. Finnegan, J. F. Marigold, J. C. Pccblcs, and C. E. Paul, will probably be present. Soil Mechanics Lab Receives Equipment Equipment recently installed in the soil mechanics laboratory plus new acquisitions to be made in the near future will complete the furnishings of Armour's unique laboratory. “humidity room” to preserve the moisture in soil samples has been completed and will soon be in opera- tion. By keeping accurate control of humidity, the wax-scaled samples will retain their natural moisture. An automatic humidity device will soon be purchased to insure accurate con— trol of the 98% relative humidity required. Professor Herbert. Ensz, who is in charge of the soil mechanics labora- tory, is teaching a graduate course in soil mechanics and an elective course to wenior civilo. At present Professor Ens: illustrates theoretical points by experiments conducted in the laboratory. Armour’s soil mechanics laboratory now has sufficient equipment to per— form all types of routine tests. Soil tests for engineering purposes may be divided into three groups: first, rou- tine tests for the classification of soils; second, tests for the purpose of determining: those physical character— istics of soils which have a direct bearing on problems on earth and foundation engineering; and third, 3. group of widely diversified tests for research purposes. At the pres~ cnt time tests are only being made for the routine tests, some of which have already hot-n [10 formed. Next Fall the night school students will have the opportunity to take a laboratory course in soil mechanics. Alfifi. Plans to Home Modern Lighting Tull; Mr. Walter W. Kantack, a high of- ficial of Kantack Incorporated, will probably speak before the Armour branch of the A.I.E.E. in February, according to L. Holmes, president of the A.I.E.E. The subject to be dis_ cussed by Mr. Kantack wil be “De— signing of Modern Lighting Fixtures and Appliances.” Professor Hobson, a new professor in electrical engineering at Armour, discussed the ”Method of Measuring High Voltages" by the Sparkless Sphere Method, as used by the Cali. fornia Institute of Technology, at the last meeting of the A.I.E.E. Plans are being made so that the A.I.E.E. of Armour may be the host Triangle fraternity house. Those ad mitted into the fraternity were: 0. Gordon Erickson, musical director, W. A. Chapin, W. J. Chelgren, E. G. Ciechanowicz, J. H. Damiani, J. L. DeBoo, B. F. Heine, M. F. Jaedtke, J. Kichaven, J. Mashman, C. K. Nau— man, A. Rune, F. G. Westerman, G. R. Wiegman, and R. E. Worcester. After being entertained at the fra- ternity, the group attended the Sel— wyn theater, where they saw the pro- duction, “Leaning on Letty.” Several of the group stopped at the Old Heid- elberg after the performance. of A.I.E.E. branches, from other c01- leges as Purdue, Lewis Institute, Uni— versity of Illinois and Northwestern University. TWO PROFESSORS lLL Assistant Dean Charles A. Tibbals and Professor John F. Marigold of the mechanics department were absent from their classes last week because of influenza. Dean "l‘ibbals has been ill since J an— * uary 15. Both professors are ex- l pected to return early this week. Armour Institute of Technology", Chicago, Illinois iExtm Freshman @l Renowned Scientists to Stuff Sell olorsliip Given Because of the unusual ability of the applicants, six instead of five full year scholarships are being awarded by the Freshman Scholarship Com- mittee to incoming freshmen. The awards were based upon the annual mid-semester scholarship cxaminw tions given January 9, and a personal interview of each applicant. Seventy— six high school students from Chi“ cage and vicinity competed. Those receiving a full year‘s scholu ars‘cip and their high schools are: Sidney A. Heenun, McKinley; Donald W. Long, Amundsen; Robert J. Mead, Senn; Lee H. Niems, Austin; LeRoy Noakes, Englewood; and Al- vin L. Winklcr, Fcnger. In addition to the winning men the following al~ ternatos were chosen: J. Flood, Cal- umet; D. llanahan, Springfield; G. Mahn, Tilden; T. Nykicl, Crane; and R. Schwimmer, Senn. The extra scholarship award was made by the committee because of the outstanding ability and caliber of the first six men. According to the Scholarship Committee, the com— peting men as a group were decided- ly superior to past high school stu- dents. The examination was taken by the largest number of men in many years and consisted of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Assistant Dean Tibbals won in charge of the examinations, and was aided by Professors Bibb, Scar, Sce— grist, Spraguc, and Winston. Follow- ing the examination the social fra- tomities were hosts to the applicants. Players Portruy Hillbilly llromo Guns, melii, lidughs, Make For Eventful Morning cred over the Armour Mission last Friday morning when an exciting: one-act play, “The Quarry", was presented by the Armour Pioyers. “Moountain” drawlo, blood-thirsty lynchcrs, a shivering quarry, fear~ lend sheriffs, an eager reporter, gum play, and frequent audience laughs marked this second venture of the Players’ season. Rapid action was: the keynote of “The Quarry". Never once did the movement of the plot lag, nor did any of the audience drowse. Mr. Ful- ghum, the players, and the technical staff are to be commended for pres.- entimx co entertaining a play. Show Character Contrasts A study in character contrasts as we'l as the development of a tense ‘dramatic situation was shown The bluff hearty sheriff portrayed by lF. M. MacConnell was a sharp con- ltrast to the indifferent bewildered man. The contrast between Max Eph« raim Jr. as an easy going, tobacco chewing deputy sheriff and E. H. Worcester as the frightened, begog- gled reporter was even more sharp. R. I. Jaffec and J. Masbman as two fierce, pistol waving lynchers put the finishing touches on the scene. Prisoner Not Vlorried The plot of the play dealt with the plight of an accused but innocent kid~ napper with an angry mob bent on lynching- him raging at the door outside. Several rich comedy scenes develop from the prisoners discon- cern over the situation while every- one else was worrying over the state of his neck. The outcome of the play, where right rules over wrong and justice is done, is but incidental to the main objective behind “The Quarry”; to present a scene pregnant with drama and humor and to show the reactions to it of a typical human group. Compliment Lischer on Set The setting and lighting effects excited much comment. The jailroom setting with its modernistic cell blocks throwing a. sombre shadow across the stage was designed by R. P. Lischer and constructed by J. M. Robert and his assistants, R. E. Wor- cester and B. G. Lease. [Martin lilerz to Lead 1 Chi Epsilon Honorary llillllll lllillllillhl Chi Epsilon, civil engineering hon- orary fraternity, elected officers for the coming semester at a meeting held last Friday morning. Heading the organization will be Martin S. I'Iorz. Other officers elected were S. Taradosh, vice president; J. C. Stern, reelected secretary, and Prof. R. L. Stevens reelected treasurer. S. Rubinowitz will continue to act as as- sociotc editor of “The Transit,” the froternity’s magazine. The new oiliccrs were installed im< mediatcly after the election. Retir» lug officers are: Lewis E. Zwisslcr, president, and P. L. G. Moore, vice president. llbllllllll. Regular Registration To Close February 8 l Preliminary registration for the February semester began yesterday and will continue though January 30. The final registration day will be on February 8. Due to the conluv 14in which is prevalent on February 8, students are advised to avail themselves of the earlier period if it is at all possible. The registrar’s office advises the students to make tentative programs with the aid of the master schedule hi the foyer of the main building. Students are then to fill out regia trution cards and in return receive. class enrollment cards and bills for tuition und fees which are to he paid in the cashier’s office on the second floor of the Main building. With the completion 0f enrollment, Sill-v nounced lust week by the staff of Ab dents are to return the enrollment mour's yearbook, headed by P. M. card and a final program card to Martin, editor. The new edition will the registrar’s office. be divided into three sections: Fall, Special elective subjects are not Winter, and Spring; and all activ- listed on the schedule. F0“ applica-. itics will be placed in their proper tion in any such course, students section. In past years the Cycle was uhould confer with the instructors. made up in the following order: The hours [or the classes will be de— faculty, graduates, social activities, tormined later. The instructor named mid sports; and ouch edition differed in the schedule will have full charge from the preceding one only in the of registration for their department. addition of new pictures. Alp/m Chi Sigma Hus lnilinlion Ceremonies BllLL HOGAN [Wm/m 1mm 0/ Hollywood ('nh/m‘niuur 11: now' halo” r11 Jimmy I’r'om. Cycle ol' ’3? to Have Novel Malcolm Style l l l Innovations in the form and style of the new 1937 Cycle were an- Spccial emphasis is being placed by the staff upon the quality of pic- tures. The faculty, graduates, and organization’s pictures are being tak- by the Marshall Studios, and , . . . ()1 scenes are being taken by 21 Alpha Chi .Sigma, “aim” morefl‘ctafi’ of students under the chair- sxonal chemical trntermty, at formal . . . . , . .. . . , manship 0.1 E. P, Mchrmger, pic. initiation ceremonies; held last Fues- ,, ,, . . dent of the Armour Eye. Another day night. A fraternity pledge cx- , . , . , . , . change from past Cycles Wlll be the ummatlon m conjunction With an in- . . . . . . . presentation of undergraduate class- formal initiation was given in the Al- . . > . . es in small groups oi five students pha Chi Sig-ma rooms on Monday. . . , . , Th . . 'tiat d e- A G DH" m each picture. The art details of 050 m1 c wcr ‘ ‘ ‘ ”if“ the Cyclc will be in the hands of ' . . en Twelve men were admitted into scho E. E. Kreml, and H. E. Little, scn— ‘ A H Ramp Arch 37. and J Kich~ ions; E. C. Berger, J. Danek, J'laucn'Ai-ch 2,3,7 ' ’ ' ' Tuesday. January 26, V937 "lid blillb dillllllb tildlll ill llllllbll llll lilibllllhhl ll. Fraternity Presidents and Qlllcerc at Other Classes Will Follow; To Furnish Rhythm ENGlNEliRS ANTlCll’ATlS l‘llGl’l’l‘ 0F NlGl-lTS . MWfiW .. Hill Hogan’s Band An elaborate grand march led by the class officers and the fraternity presidents will open the Junior Prom at the beautiful grand ballroom of the Drake Hotel on Friday evening, February 12. Beautiful gowns of the young‘ ladies will vic with the aristo- cratic elegance 01‘ the ballroom to dazzle their escorts. Officers of ”33 to Lead Wings The men who will load the wing? are first the officers of ’38—William Chclgrcn, James, Dunne, William Schlax, Irving Seidcnberg, and Stan Hooly. Officers of other classes, Paul Martin, Thomas Cunningham, Arx Mnsccur, Edwin Mitchell, and James Ranscl will follow. Fraternity rep— resentatives will be William Luise. Delta Tau Delta; Louis Lange, Phi Kappa Sigma; Eugene Heike, Phi Pi Phi; Harry Perlet, Pi Kappa Phi; Mel— vin Schumun, Rho Delta Rho; Al Schricber, Sigma Alpha Mu; Roy Malrnuson, Theta Xi; and John Penn, Triangle. Gin-In to Receive Souvenirs Beautiful bracelet souvenirs will be preeented to each girl as she en— ters; the ballroom. Then the music of Bill Hogan and his Hollywood Californians will soothe the dancing engineers. With a long: list of ap- pearances all over the country and in the movies Bill Hogan’s band needs no more recommendation to dance lovers. A distinguished char— acteristic of this aggregation is their addiction to rhythm and their dis- tinctive style, which is pronounced enough to allow the ballroom novice to easily catch the tempo and enjoy dancing as much as: the veteran rug- cutter who will be pleased by the intricate harmonies and novel or- rangements presented. Rita O’Haycr, the California Canary, is the fear tured vocalist and promises to de— light the male attendance with her romantic renditions of popular bal- lads of the (lay. The only formal event of the school social year is not one to be missed. Defying tradition, '38 has decreed that their formal will be held, not in May, but at the height: (Continued on. page 4) Dunne, G. F. Thodos, and E. F. Wag-W ner, juniors; and J. D, Keane. E. J. Loutzenheiscr, G, E. Morris, and P. .l. Poitier, sophomores. A theater party is being planned in the near future for the initiates. culprit, Gus, portrayed by R. Womb. Dr. Eicermann Talks On Next Leipzig Fair Dr. Felix Eisermann’s talk on “Elm ginoering Developed in Germany" featured the special A.S.M.E. meet— ing held Tuesday, January 19, in Science Hall. Dr. Eiscrmann is now touring the United States on a good will trip in connection with the Leip- zig: Trade Fair which takes place in Germany the first ten days of March. The Fair is an annual event which offers opportunities to buyers of machinery, and a chance for one to study machine tools. Six thousand machines in working: order will rep- resent 3,000 different manufacturers at the exhibits. Dr. Eisermann de- scribed the new developments in machinery which have been made in Germany. Due to the lack of petroleum in Germany, fuel research is an im- portant problem. At the present time, tar oil, wood gas, and powder- ed coal are used in internal combus- tion engines. Other subjects included in the talk were Diesel compressors without con» necting rods or crankshafts; steam boilers; machine tools, both clec» trically and hydraulically operated; and plastic materials of which the most important is bakelite. “Quartelutmfive, boys, closin’ time.” There isn’t a man at Armour who at once won’t recognize the originator of this statement. For fourteen years now, it has: been the final warning to frantic frosh as they scurry about in the chem lab in des- perate haste to get their all—important apparatus safely tucked away before they arouse the ire of the grim and stern figure hovering over them. Standing arms akimbo—a khaki ma- chinist’s cap over a healthy red com- plexioned countenance; twinkling blue eyes; jaws in deliberate motion slowly chewing up and down, an oc- casional cxpectoration of tobacco juice—is Grover Cleveland Griffin, better known to us as plain “Griff." Grill was born in Yadkin County, North Carolina, on November 18, 1884. He was named after “the only president who ever made a come— back,” to quote him exactly. He was not the son of a punch-wielding: street car conductor as many of our wits have suggested. His dad, Julius Griffin, was a farmer and lumber- man. While in his early teens, Grill‘ felt an urge not uncommon to most young men and went traveling. He went to Champaign, Illinois, where he worked and finished his high- schooi After this he once l course. ,vnrious occupations were bachelor grill Explains His Famous tine» Two Punch to Zuzn, “Tech Newc’Scrlbe farming, selling and installing Delco lighting: systems in farms and selling: potent medicines. “I thought I’d live off the int of the land," explained Griff, “by selling reducing pills, and such, but it didn’t work." After that he traveled nine years for Interior tional Harvester. By this time Griff and his young wife decided to set- tle down. He secured employment at the University of Illinois as chemical store keeper. It was from there that he came to Armour to act in the some capacity. N‘xl to his two young sons and baby daughter, Grifi’s favorite pus~ times are baseball, tennis. and bowl- ing. The highest score he ever rolled in the game of ten-pins was 290. “If I’d put a little more hook on 'el', l’d had a 300 sure as sure," he laments. Last summer Griff attainw ed his goal in baseball. He beat out a bout to the pitcher. This write-r rue» fully recalls that day. that pitcher! Give Grill 3 plate of he: biscuits and likewise hot hum and you’re his friend for life. He won’t: exactly refuse three packs of Beech” Nut. (no adv.l chewing tobacco 3 week either. “l‘ve never yet gotten Punch drunk cards. l was 9 n more tool: to the road. Some of his. over any Of those bred? avers Grit? as he thinks of A. Elmir- sonds upon which he has wretched his havoc.