Page Two ARMOUR TECH NEWS Tuesday, October 27, l936 Armour Tech. News Student Publication of the ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Published Weekly During the College Year WM) Member 1037 hssocioled Colleoiale Press 287 $.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 . . . . . .1 ......... Walter Hendricks 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. Rea, H. M. Ross. Make-up Assistants ........... R. F. Beardsley, R. 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OCTOBER 27, mac No. 6 The Sew-Called ‘Bull Session’ Luncheon discussion circles more commonly referred to as “bull sessions" although tabooed by a great number of the administration officers, have quite a beneficial effect on those students who participate in them. To many of the par- ticipants it has brought considerable enlighten- ment. Educational theories and facts bounce off his cranium like a rubber ball off concrete and formulae for him are some of the most difficult things to remember. However, some of the view— point discussions which arise in these so—called their undergraduate life is nearing an end. Yet within himself every man in the class notes with minced feelings the passing of those things which make college life a well balanced whole. Perhaps he dares to pause and ask of himself “Have I made a success of my college career?” The four years spent in college should be re- garded as a job. Employers everywhere regard a man’s record as an indication of just how well he has conducted himself on the job. Yet many students do not get this viewpoint until as seniors or graduates it is presented rather abruptly by the personnel department of some company. As an underclassman you have a task before you, namely: to get as much out of college as you possibly can, and it is never too late to start doing just that thing—a good scholarship record should be the primary aim of every student, which, combined with sufficient extra—curricular activity, produces a well rounded whole. The ex- act balance between the two is an individual mat- ter, but as a student you should never lose sight of the fact that this is your first big job. Will you succeed, or will you fail? Cornell Engineer. STUDENT OPlNlON “Dad's Night" Booster Though it is still quite warm, may I take this oppor- tunity to give the “snowball” a push, and furthermore many other students deem it necessary to add their push to the “snowball". Perhaps by referring to the prom- ised “Dad’s Night" affair as‘a “snowball,” my attitude towards it would seem to be chilly, the opposite is true. Think of it! An opportunity to introduce our dads to Armour’s activities; a chance to have dad sit around the banquet table with the “rest of the boys”; and to show him the importance of the extra-curricular side of school life. That this affair could be nothing but “hang up”, I have no doubt. A banquet topped by a basketball game would, to me, be the best way to show our dads the school life at Armour. Furthermore when we consider that an affair of this type is conducted at most Big Ten schools and has defi- nitely proved successful, I can see no reason why stu. ilent leaders at Armour need hesitate. Arrange the allair and start selling the tickets, and I feel that the Teckhawk will back the function. Let’s get behind this splendid idea, Teckhawks, and make this December affair the first in u long string of outstanding annual “Dad’s Night" alfairs. Another Dad’s Night Booster “Dad’s Night” seems to be an ideal plan for acquaint- ing our dad’s with extra-curricular activities at Armour. As was well put in last week’s paper “Open House" night gives only the view of the everyday school work. Dad is always interested in sports especially if his son takes part in them. Let’s treat our dads. After all “It's papa who pays." An Interested Junior. , Aero Clulb I believe Mr. J. J. Healy has been sadly misinformed or else is sadly uninformed with regard to the attitude of the Armour Student Branch of the A. S. M. E “sessions” and in the clarifying of many a hazy idea and often bring new ideas of the student to voice. As long as the youth thinks he is being closed with learning, he absorbs the required material and nothing more. When, however, he becomes interested in a subject for its own sake, education becomes an intriguing game where the student is the seeker, with increased knowledge and wis— dom as his goal. . These discussions increase a will to learn and this will motivates his spirit and the college, in« stead of being a place where education is system- atically injected, becomes a singular opportunity for self-development of character and mind. More Support Needed Perhaps it was because the political poll blan— keted all other news appearing in the Armour Tech News last week, but the fact remains that very little response came to our plea for written acknowledgment of student support for a “Fa— ther and Sons” night at Armour. However what response did appear was spontaneous and very favorable. . We sincerely hope that Armour students are not assuming the attitude prevalent among most people—that “let the other fellow do it” attitude. If you fell in to that class last week take five or ten minutes off your lunch hour and write a note approving or disapproving of the proposed event. Place it in the news box or give it to one of the members of the staff. This event must not be al— lowed to fail for lack of student support. PAUSE AND REFLECT The seniors nonchalantly pass from class to class as they have been doing for three years, apparently unaware that as the year progresses towards the formation of what he calls an “Aero Club.” Because 01' the fact that I was one of a committee who were actively engaged during the latter part of last year in the formulating of the present constitution and by— laws of the A. S. M. E., I believe that I am qualified to reply to Mr. Healy’s letter. First of all let me state that there is not “registered on the books” of the A. S. M. E. an aeronautical branch, nor has there ever been such a registration. From the very first, the A. S. M. E. has made clear its stand with regard to the “Aero Club.” The A. S. M. E. had no desire at that time and still does not itself intend to organize and promote any such activity. Rather, it has amended its constitution and lay-laws in such a man— ner as to allow any such organilation, as Mr. Healy states did exist, to become affiliated with the A. S. M. E. as a professional division. By becoming affiliated with the A. S. M. E. as a professional division, the “Aero Club” could and still can enjoy to the full the.wealth of privileges and benefits which have accrued to the A. S. M. E. because of its enviable reputation among student professional groups. Furthermore, one of the principal reasons for the institution of the new associate membership grade, with its correspondingly drastic membership rate‘reduction, was to aid enterprising students as much as possble not only in the organization of an aeronautical division, but also other professional divisions as well, by making it possible for these groups to entice their prospective mem- bers from all departments with a low membership fee. Students of other departments, and perhaps even of the mechanical department, would feel reluctant to join the professional division should they be required to apply for regular membership in the A.S.M.E. with its accom- panying fee of $3.00, while the associate membership fee would appear very reasonable in the light of the many privileges and advantages which would accrue to the prospective members of the professional group because of their affiliation with the A.SIM.E. If Mr. Healy is still as sincere in his desire to estab- lish an “Aero Club” as he seemed to be, I would suggest that he get in touch with any of the officers of the A. S. M. E. and discuss this matter with them, and obtain from them for his perusal, a copy of the consi’cution and by— laws of the A. S. M. E 17am sure that Mr. Healy will find the administration of the A. S. M. E. only too pleased to render him every possible assistance in the establish- ment of this aeronautical professional division. PAUL A. REH, Chairman, Inspection Trip Committee. The Slipctick Cleave to the slipstick; let the slapstick fly where it may. , Gentlemen, we are happy. We are happy to the point of going nuts. We have received a contrib. A real, gene ulna contrib written in blue ink and on a perfectly good sheet of paper folded eight ways. We proudly pre- sent for your approval: I think that I shall never see, A hazard rougher than ct tree; A tree o’er which my ball must fly If on the green it is to lie; A true which stands that green to guard, And makes the shot extremely hard A tree whose leafy m’ms extend To kill the mushic shot I scarl; A tree that stands in silence there While angry golfers race and swear. Niblicks were made for fools like me Who cannot ever miss a. tree. “Chouch.” =|= =41 “My kid brother ate some chicken yesterday and he’s not feeling very well." ’ “Croquette?” “No, but he’s sicker ’n hel ." u u xx loan. in so jealous of his girl N08< mlgiu that he makes her drink black coffee in the evening so she cmt’t mock the mem of her dreams. a: lb 4“ Three decidedly illuminated Brit- ishers were travelling to London by train. As the train pulled to a stop at a station, one of the lit trio asked of his wall'eycd companion, “Is this Wemblyl" The second souse shook his head somberly, “No, it’s Thursday.” The third soak perked up considera— bly. “I’m Thursday, too. Let’s have a drink." 1’6 ’l€ il: A woman is like a can of paint—1; she has to be stirred up before she’s any good and she’s hard to get all your hands. 1I: DID YOU KNOW 0. That Santa Claus is the only man who ever pays any attention to silk stockings when there’s nothing in them? 1/9. That there isn’t any Santa Claus? 1. That the seashore is always built very near the ocean? 2. That oysters have practically no singing voice at all? 3. That ninety per cent of the water that goes over Niagara Falls never comes back? 4. That you needn’t have rheu- l Fraternity Notes—J RHO DELTA. RHO Rho Delta Rho is pleased to an— nounce the pledging of Jack Cohen, ’40 To Brother Abe Mandelowitz, goes our heartiest congratulations for his recent pledging; to Pi Tau Sigma. honorary mechanical engineering; fraternity. The first of this year’s social ab fair, the pledge dance will be held next Saturday night at the fraternity house. Extensive arrangements arrangements have been made for the dance which will be quite novel as it is the first of Rho Dclt’s pledge dances to be held on Halloween night. In keeping with the night, a decorative scheme has been ar— ranged under the direction of Broth— er Krieman. As a further surprise to the pledges, actives and alumni who will attend, will be the attrac- tive souvenir bids designed especially for the occasion. __.. _._...__ .._.._._-_.—...... turns black when you put your hands in it? 5.234. That I’m getting just as sick of this as you are? 15: ’b TIE Chronic. Alcoholism Oh, once: there was a senior who was feeling rather guy, And he started out to make the rounds of Chicago’s great White Way. He stopped at many a hunky-tank and many a bar that night, And when to home he staggered he was very, very tight. :11 =l1 ill We know that it is possible to communicate with the dead because we can hear Zazu very distinctly. ’ll 1 ll: “In Kegglyon so very good as an after-dinner speaker?” “Is he! I thought. the guests would die of convulsions when he spoke from under the table." lI‘ I ll: “Have you any experience in trick photography?” Velvo]: “Have I? Say, I’ve photo- graphed one cute little trick after another." ll: Ill “Hey. where you going so riled up? What scratched your face?” “I’m looking" for that guy that said silence gives consent." it ill :11 loan. claims that he never lets his girl have her way but we know that she writes her diary m week ahead of time. PI KAPPA Phil It is our pleasure to announce at this time the pledging; of the follow- ing men: Ralph Schmul, GIL-Op. ’41. Edward Schmidt, Co—Op. '41. The pledges are carrying forward their plans for the Hallowe’en Party with great enthusiasm. Our Mothers’ Club recently do- nated some towels and bedding. Many improvements are still being made around the house, since our house cleaning did not stop with the end of Rush Week, but is still being continued to put the house in ex- cellent shape for the winter social season. Plans are now being formu— lated for the purchase of new fur- nishings. SIGMA ALPHA MU We take the pleasure of announc- ing‘ the pledging of Bob Abrahamson, ’40 Our pledge party and dance has been planned, and many novel ideas will make the affair an outstanding event. It will take place on Saturday, November 7. Pl“ PI PHI The pledges, now that they are getting settled after Rush Week, are busy planning- for their pledge dance, which is to be held this Saturday evening at the Chapter House. Dec- orations will be in the true Hallow— c’en manner and a ten—piece orches- tra will furnish the music. Plans are also under way for a Mothers’ Club tea, and a Fathers’ and Sons’ smoker. The pool and ping pong tourna~ ments have begun and may the best man win. From the practice games, the pledges are given a little chance to come through near the top. Last week a number of the fellows went to the opera. Just ask them how they liked it, cspecioly Abbott. l’l—lll KAPPA SlGMA The pledge class is organizing a touch football squad to play the actives. This squad will also look for competition at school. The house is planning a Hallowe'en (lance, and arrangements for a splashflparty will be started before long. 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