Page Two Armour Tech News Student Publication of the ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Published Weekly During the College Year $2.00 Per Year 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 Business Manager ........ . , ........... E. J. Simck Faculty Adviser .................. Walter Hendricks . l EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Assignment Editors ........... . ...... W. J. Chelgren, L. B. Parker, J. D. Sheehan Editorial Writer ............................ P. A. Reh Feature Editor . . . . . . . . . . . R. Weissman Assistants: W. Graf, M. Luber, S. M. Miner, E. J. Pleva, J. Rae, H. M. Ross. Make-up Assistants. . .R. F‘. Beardsley, R, Kotal News Reporters ................ L. Bain, H. J. Bodnar. E. G. Ciechanowicz, M. Ephriam, A. George, R. I. .laflee, J. D. Keane, R. Kotal, C. W. Itch, A. N. Schreiber, E. L. Stoll, E. F. Wagner. Assistant Copy Readers. . .M. Alexander, F. D. Hoifert, A. N. Schricber, J. F. Sturgeon, T. W. Yeakle. Cartoonist ............................ R. Kichaven Sports Reporters ........... . ............ R. A. Braun, T. A. Clark, H. R. Coyle, G. 1“. Morris, C. K. Nau- man, D. B. Rodkin, R. E.Worcester. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT ...... I. M. Thomas . C. 0. Forsberg ...R. B. Burman Advertising Manager .......... Circulation Manager . Business Assistant . . Vol. XVIII. OCTOBER 13, 1936 The Green Cap Enigma The frequent and rather spirited encounters that have occurred during, the past week between members of the freshman and sophomore classes have undoubtedly furnished a great deal of env terlainment to quite a few students who were spectators to these events. They also furnished a good deal of physical activity for the partici- pants. But there are those who looked askance at these events and with good reason, too! The question is raised. Isn’t all this just being done in harm— less fun? Experience has shown that this is not always the case. Those students who are now juniors and seniors remember vividly when these encounters conducted “just in fun,” resulted in several casualties to some of the participants. It was these occurrances which has caused the school to frown upon these activities. Further— more, the popular outdoor sport of pants remov— ing by both classes known as “depantsing”, causes considerable embarrassment upon the manage- ment of both the library and the lunchroom in the discharge of their duties. The Armour Tech News feels that those em— ployes are perfectly justified in objecting to the current practice of leaving stray pairs of trous- ers in the lunchroom and library and would like to suggest that the members of the lower classes be more considerate. Should the condition become unbearable, there is no doubt that the college authorities would take drastic measure to quickly and elficiently remedy this situation. No. 4 The Senior Class The senior class is to be congratulated for its exemplary action in again adopting the c0m~ mission form of government as the medium of class government administration. The Armour Tech News feels gratified at hav- ing its campaign for better class government so whole—heartedly supported by the seniors, and sincerely hopes that the action taken by this group will serve as an incentive to the other classes to do their part in supporting and further— ing this progressive movement. Adopted last year as an experiment in the face of considerable opposition, this type of class man- agement has proved its worth to the satisfaction of almost the entire class, and has won for itself a permanent position in the heart of the senior class. Contrary to some of the opinions of class members, last week’s News did not state that last year’s government was a flop, we merely said that ARMOUR TECH NEWS tained degree of cooperation that was established between the officers and class was instrumental in fostering the cameraderie spirit now so preva- lent in all of the class activities. Therefore we say that with the better under- standing by the class of the objectives and func- tions of the commission form of government, that the seniors are adequately prepared to meet the numerous problems which are the heritage of every senior class. Whether or not the seniors will remain unique in the administration of their affairs, only time can tell. Nevertheless they have started the ball rolling and have made for themselves a memorial to the progressiveness of their spirit, which will be remembered for some time to come. We wish you, seniors, in all your undertakings, Godspeed. STUDENT OPINRON Well, well, well, the seniors held a class meeting last Friday in Science Hull, and it was a well-ordered and conducted meeting: until the last five minutes. At that time a senior was nominated for president of the senior class. His nomination was seconded and a few seconds. afterward a vote was called, After the smoke cleared a number of seniors found out that they had voted to close . the nominations. Apparently a inotion to close the nomi- nations was scconded immediately after the senior’s nomi- nation. Many students never heard the motion and I don't believe the conducting officer repeated it. He may have, but due to a lot of discussion among the students about the nomination many of us never heard the mo- tion. The conducting ofi‘icer when called about the va- lidity of the motion by a senior member passed the buck back to the class. What he should have done was called a revote on the motion and thereby settled it. All the talk about politics, and all these men that wish to keep it out of the class seem to be two~fuced. The nomination should have been conducted in right order and the presi- dent should be a neutral unless called upon to vote. But, by his action he absolutely sets himself down as a strong advocate of class politics. B. W. Johnson. The Slipstich Cleave to the slipstick; let the slapstick fly where it may. THE HINDOO’S DEATH A Hinder; died; a ham)” thing] to do, When fifty years united to a shrew. Released, he hopefully for (entrance cries ‘Bcfo'rc the gates of Bralzmo’s poro- disc. “Host been through purgolm‘y?” Brahma said. “I have been, married," and he hung his hand. “Come in! come in! And welcome too! my son! Marriage and purgatory are as one.” In bliss extreme he entered heaven’s door, And knew the bliss he known before. ne'er hurl Ho scarce had entered in the gardens fair, Another there. The .uelfsomc question Brahma asked again: “Host, been Hindoo asked admission through p'u'rga wry ?” “No; what then?” “Thou must not enter," did the God reply. “He who went in was there no more than I.” “All that is true, but he has married been, And so on earth has sufl'crcd for all his sin." ”Married? Tia well, far I‘ve been mm' ricd twice." “Eugene! We'll have no fools in Form disc." -——George Birdseye. Now that the World Series is over, here’s the story of a local world series played between the Pinks and the Punks. They were playing the see ond name of the series during the full flood season and the river harll (flooded one half of left field. A play- 1 'or walloped a long;r one into deep left. The left—fielder tore knee~deep in; after it, plunged his hand into the water up to his neck, and threw the runner out at third—~With a mack: eiel. o n: Then there’s the one about the Scotchman that starved to death in a “Pay as You Leave" bus. :1: * ”F 'r Prof. (to pet stooge): “How would you tell the height of a tower by means of a barometer?” azu: “I would lower the baro- meter from the top of the tower, then I would measure the rope.“ The woodpcclcer wept in deep dismay As the shades of evening slola. For lie had been. making all the clay At a. coat-iron telegraph pale. li‘ ll ’if “Say, conductor, something about this can’t even breathe!” “Sure. Count off by twos. Then the ones can inhale while the twos ex~ halo!" can’t you do crowd? We “Woe unto you." will the farmer to the runaway horse. Ik lk First private: “Hurrayl It’s about time we get something.r warm. Boy, that ooll‘ee looks good!” Second same: “That’s not cofl’ee, you dope! That's tea!" Third ditto: You guys are both drunk. Can’t you tell cocoa when you Tuesday, October I3, “936 see it!” look: “Anybody else want soupll" ... ... .t You sing a little song or two, \nd you have a little chat, You make a little candy-fudge, And then you take your hat. :1: a: a: You hold her hand and say “Good- night” As sweetly as you can: Ain’t that a hell of an evening For a great big, healthy man! ‘i: 11! ! How‘s to the girl who is mine—all mim'. drinks and she smokes cipm'cllcs, And sometimes, I am told, she goes out and forgets —~—That she’s mine—~all mine.” >l’ * 8ch pots, and she It’s tough when you have to pay a dollar and a quarter for a steak, but man, it’s tougher when you pay fifty cents. PIX >l¥ Ill “1. want a—hic~a-—hic—dish of “hie—prunes!” announced the souse very gravely. “‘Yes, sir,” “Stewed, sir?” “That—s-s-h-h none of your damn business!" said the waiter. ll! ‘4? ’l1 Poor Zuzu! Last week his reading audience was cut from six to four. The fellow that used to copy his homework dropped out, the follow that owed him two bits paid him off, and now that leaves Zazu with only his three freshman cousins. Next week, the Feature Editor promises you laughs throughout the whole of Zazu’s column. He will print Zazu’s picture at the top. B’seeing you. E. J. there were some loopholes which needed to be remedied. Discussion revealed that considerable efficiency was attained by the commission in its manage- ment of class activities. The never before at- VQU MAVEN'? really heard “swinging” until you tune in on Benny Goodman and his “swing" Band. Featured with them is Helen 'Ward-ugivin g a new interpretation to the fascinating "swing” rhythms. Don’t miss these “swing" masters! Millions of listeners call them the best on the air. in Erie chances mete sorusnn cotsssr sorta Metra- Goldwyn- .RKO Radio Paramount Paramoun e Mayzr Star Picture Sm:- Pictun: Sm: Picture Star MADE V menu soul/nun Mccosnick suuoio camera. Paramount Paramoumf Star of Pavia .1 Over Picture Star Picture Star gentry floorininnio ligand on was high? anoint, cannons A full hour with Benny Goodman’s Band George Stoll’s Concert Orchestra Hollywood Stars...Rupert Hughes presiding! KEN WA ”Rh/is!