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ARMOUR TECH NEWS .

Tuesday, November 23, l937

 

Freshman Candidates to Speak

On Friday, December 3, the freshman class
will meet to allow the candidates for office to de-
liver campaign speeches. This action follows
their previous delay of the election in order that
all members of the class shall know the candi-
dates, so it appears to us that this class knows
its own mind and realizes the inadvisability of
electing men according to their ability to influ»
ence the voters in a short time.

Although it often occurs that the officers hap-
pent to turn out to be among the best that could
be selected, and it is probable that anyone in the
class could passably perform the duties of any
of the offices, it is still wise to consider the can-
didates well, so that the best man for each office
may be chosen, and the one who most deserves
the position will be honored by election.
Thanksgiving Day
1621, 1864, 1937

Back in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln is-
sued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday
in November a national holiday to be called
Thanksgiving Day. Following this precedent,
each succeeding president has designated this
time each year for Thanksgiving Day.

The first American Thanksgiving Day was ob~
served at Plymouth in 1621 when the Pilgrim
fathers assembled in their houses of worship to
thank God for the first harvest. The day was
observed by the different states on various dates
and by the nation on several occasions. It was
President Lincoln who set the national day of
Thanksgiving.

Some authorities declare that “Thanksgiving
Day is borrowed from the Catholic festival
‘Churchmas’." In former times in Europe,
“Churchmas” was celebrated at harvest time,
when the people gathered in their churches to
offer thanks for bountiful crops and well-filled
granarics. ,

To the city dweller, Thanksgiving Day is one
of gratitude for “good times” and a satisfactory
share of the world’s supply of food, clothing and
shelter. However, the farmers of our middle-
western states still bow their heads humbly in
thanksgiving to the Controller of the elements in
much the same manner as the Pilgrims on that
first American Thanksgiving Day.

Plan Dances
Like ‘Carrossel’

   

 

 

The Armour Arx merit special commendation.
for their excellent choice of site and orchestral
and the care with which all details were worked
out for the Carrossel. The accommodations of
the Electric Club were adjudged by all to be of ‘
the best in beauty and comfort, and there is no
doubt that every engineer and architect and their
friends enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Recognizing the fact that social events are the
best-remembered of school life, let’s carry on
and put over more real successes like the Car—
rossel.

The students and faculty extend their deep
sympathy to John Hartman. sophomore elec-
trical student, on the death of his father early
last week.

   

November 23, 19337 No. 10

Armour Tech News
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Copy Editor ..................... Albert N. Schrieber
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Pill LAlViBDA UPSHLON

Phi Lambda Upsilon, an honorary chemical sew
ciety, was founded by the Faculty of the University
of Illinois at the suggestion of the most promising
chemistry students in the class of 1899. Omicron
chapter of Armour Institute was chartered in 1920.
The aims of the society are the promotion and pro—
tection of high scholarship and original investiga-
tion in all branches of pure and applied chemistry.
It is evident that the aims of the society stated con-
form in general to those other honorary
organizations such as Phi Beta Kappa in
literature. Sigma Xi in science, and Tau
Beta Pi in engineering.

The society consists of active. alumni.
associate. and honorary members. Juniors ‘
and seniors, majoring in chemistry or
chemical engineering, are selected at the
beginning of each semester as active mem—
bers. There has also been created a class of assimi-
ate members which includes men of exceptional
ability who are farther advanced in the science than
those taken into active membership. By modifying
the limitations to membership in this way. the so‘
ciety without losing sight of its aims, has fostered
the important purpose of making membership to all
worthy of it.

There are at present thirty-six active chapters
throughout the country. The total membership is
now over seven thousand. The publication of the
society, ”The Register of Phi Lambda Upsilon." is
published four times a year and is primarily de—
voted to reports of scientific achievements and chap—
ter activities.

The pledge ribbon of the society is blue and red
following the colors of litmus while the key repre-
sents by its shape the hexagonal structure of ben-

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Editors, Armour Tech News,
The Mailbox.

A major problem prevalent here at Armour is the com-
plete lack of school spirit. This is shown by the attitude
and support consistently warranted school activities. One
does not have to search for for the solution of this prob-
lem. A definite step toward the attainment of this end
is the conversion of Mission Hall into a Student Union.
This would eliminate the close deparmcntal adherence
which now prevails and create a feeling that there are
others here at Armour besides those in onc’s department
or class.

The student body wants a union. All realize its ncces»
sity and value, and yet, in view of the miserable coopcrav
tion recently given the Armour Tech I‘i'ews, the in-
augurators of this campaign, something seems to be luck-
ing. What can it be?

Apparently the students feel that the accomplishment
of this project is beyond their attainment. a mere “pipe
dream’.’ Obviously much financial support can not be ex—
pected to be cnotributcd by the student body. Let the
Tech News and student leaders create the just feeling;
that this project. can be accomplished, that the support of
the alumni and board of trustees can and will be obtained.

Is the student body going to permit this to slip through
their fingers; somethng they need, desire and can have'.7
I say no. The student body will cooperate when it realizes
that it can and will have a Student Union.

Willard E. Krusc,
Junior Class President.

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l FRATERNITY mores

Fraternity athletics turn indoors as the mercury
cringes down into the bulb of the weatherman‘s ther—
mometer. As the touchball season fades into memories—
pleasant ones for the victorious Deltaflbasketball looms
as the subject of conjecture on the part of Greek~lctter
men. At least half of the houses expect to prevent Phi
Pi Phi from getting a second leg on the cup. Fraternity
teams may use the gym for practice any afternoon before
3:30 by reserving the time with Bill Chelgren or Francis
Abbott.

Ping-pong addicts are banging away at the pyroxylin
pill as several houses start tournaments which will select
the men for interfraternity play. The Dclts are picking
Fred Engelthaler as the probable winner of their tourna-
merit.

Card parties sponsored by their mothers ’clubs were
held at the Phi Kappa Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi houses
last Saturday evening. Both houses hope, and believe,
that everyone had a good time.

Rho Delta Rho announces the pledging of John H.
Alschulcr, Arch. ’41, and Pi Kappa Phi announces the
pledging of J. Russell Freodain, M.E., ’41.

Rho Delta Rho has moved into new quarters —- the
rooms formerly occupied by the Livingstons - on the
fourth floor of Chapin Hall. The members are planning
to complete their remodeling work over the Thanksgiving
holidays. Some difficulty is being experienced in keep-
ing the architectural members from decorating the walls
with modernistic murals. A housewarming party will

 

 

[the active members.
I ning a card party in the near future.

be given when the decorations are completed.

Phi Pi Phi and Triangle have been contemplating radio
dances for tomorrow night, but whether they will be held
was still unknown at the time of publication. The Delta
Tau Delta pledge class is giving its formal dance in honor
of the active chapter next Saturday night.

The Delta Tau Delta mothers’ club held a tea at the
Shelter last Sunday. This was the first opportunity for
the mothers of the pledges to meet with the mothers of
The Phi Pi Phi mothers are plan—

 

 

The Slipstick l

Cleave to the slipstick; let
the slapstick fly where it may. i

 

 

 

Last; week that stale joke manger
who writes this column lei-weakly
can a. few caddy remarks at me. if
that hold puted mental—nil! cares to
renew our old feud it’s 0.1:. with
me . . . it's his funeral, the over—
weight buffoon. As for a poem, any
dope can plugiarizc one to start his
column with!

1; vs at
Mary swallowed her little watch,
Now the watch. is gonc.
Mary walks along the streets—
Timc marches on.
~~Plagiarized.
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’l'alcc hcm't Eejdy. Confucius swirl:
“ ’Tiii better to have halilosis than
no ln'culh at all.”

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TVVENTY-FIVE MORE DAYS TO
CHRISTMAS RECESS.

.l. a 4.

They were having their evening:
stroll when they passed an Indian
squaw. Very much interested, the
little boy inquired:

“Why is she red, daddy?”

“That is nature‘s way, my son.”
“Is she red all over?"

“ch," said the father, “she is."
For a moment the child hesitated,
then struck by thought, he said, “You

sure know everything, don’t you
Daddy?”
r)! ’i‘ S:
Enjoy/’5: nol living at the some
boarding house (my more. He stayed

lhcrc five weeks and found out they
haul 7w birth.

“Yeah." naid the soph, “when I first
came here I was pretty conceited, but
they knocked all that out of mo and
now I'm of the best follows in col-
logo.

hi t‘,‘ II:

MISTRESS—You know, I suppose,
that my husband has a love affair
with his stenographcr.

MAID—I don’t believe it. You are
only saying it to make me jealous.

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DAFFY DEFINITIONS.

Wisdom—«Knowing what to
next.

Skill—Knowing how to do it.

Virtuc——Not doing it.

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“I W ’f
Harem-A person who talks instead
of listening to you.
Petting—A waist effort.
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A consensus of opinion of the senior
class as to the desirable qualities 9.
date must have to be “on the in,” re—
sulted in the establishment of the fol—
lowing rigorous requirements:
She shouldn’t out much.
. She should be good-looking.
. She shoudn’t eat much.
She should (lance well.
She shouldn't eat much.

.Aumu

2h :14 3:

He (knocking a door): Any ice,
brushes, magazines, or household
necessities today, lady?

She: No, but. come in; I might
think of something.

- a. a,

A backwoods mountaineer found a

mirror which a tourist had lost.

 

 

 

“Well, often it ain’t puppy,” he said,
as he looked in the mirror. “I never
lmowed he had his pitcher took.”

“I-lumpifh,” she said, looking into
it, “so that’s the old hag he’s a—becn
a-chasin’."

WI 3i”- :2:

WE COULD TELL YOU MORE
OF THESE JOKES, BUT WHAT‘S
THE USE. YOU WOULD ONLY
LAUGH AT THEM.

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He took he:- gently in his arms

And pressed her to his; breast,

The lovely color left her face

And lodged on his full dress.

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Maid: “There were two men

 

standing outside the window while
you dreSSed, madame.”

Madame: “That’s nothing. You
should have seen the crowd when I
was younger. Yipes!”

ti: >l‘» ll:

Any secret hair growing formula
will be readily appreciated. If you
have one, address it to "Eejay” and
drop it in. the News box in the main
lobby. Thank you.

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End of column. Much sorrow.
AZU.

 

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By James Helicon
Apparently tiring of wearing the traditional freshman green M. I. T.
fresh are now displaying fncshman ties of brilliant red and silver gray.
Kidnapping, hazing, and other forms of diversions are no longer in practice.
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University of Wisconsin weds- displaying fraternity pins are subject to
'lmzn'isomnmt or a fine, or bath. An old statute prohibits the wearing of
the insignia. of any fraternal, social, or service minimization by (11:14] am

not a. member of the group. IV‘ortmmt
n‘:

e11;I no one bothers to enforce it.

1..

There is a reform movement in progress for reporters at the University

of Florida.

They have stopped at the dor of the staff room each morn-

ing to straighten ties, put on coats, and dust off beaming countenanoes.

Reason ?
university’s history.

There is a. coed member of the staff for the first time in the

Two students (Ll Emory university have started an agency that will
insure a. passing grade or even an “A” in (my com-cc. Premiums for
the scholastic policy; (we computed on the basis of the applicant’s average,
his grades made previously under the professor in question, and the number
of failures and “A’s" given yearly by thal professor. All transactions are

kept confidential.
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in measuring the decibels of sound

in the men's dormitory a professor

at Carnegie Tech found that between

5 lame. and 12 midnight, the average

noise level wan 112.1 decibels, or

 

 

“equivalent to that given by two
riveting machines or a sustained roll
of thunder."

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Michigan State College is giving
serious thought to the use of movies
in supplementing, but not replacing,
the present system of teaching.

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FROM THE DE PAULlA OF DE
PAUL UNIVERSITY: “FLATTERY
ls SOFT SOAP; AND SOFT SOAP
IS 90 PER CENT LYE."

V in W In

The University of Wisconsin (54r-
tans’ion bureau reveals the interesb
in” foot that person.” from 40 to 49
years of (we (we better Mudflats than.
youths of 15 to 1!). The older am—
dmlc received 24 A’s and three D’s
in college ctmrncs, compared to 17
A's and 12 D‘s for the younger
group.

A “faculty of presidents” this year
dispenses knowledge to the St. Olaf
College student body. Listed on the
staff are eight educators who were
formerly presidents zit othcr institu
tions.

AI; Kansas State college in that
near future, (m ull-mtivcrslly “gripe
session" will be conducted by the stu-
dents in the presence of faculty mem-
bers. The students will air their pet
grievances Ill/(ll‘nst professors or the
school in general and they threaten.
to mince no words.

1%: ii: 11:

For 11 years now the Edgewater
Beach hotel in Chicago has been pre-
senting college night programs. Tal-
ent from all organization houses on
the Northwestern campus provides
the entertainment every Friday
during the school year.

 

U. of ii. Psychologist Claims
Tears Outdone lay Laughter

 

Urbana, Ill. — (A.C.P.) ——Maybe
“recovery” has had something to do
with it, but Prof. Paul Young of the
University of Illinois psychology de-
partment announces that this world
is, at least for college students, for
from a vale of tears. Research con—
ducted among students at Illinois in-
dicates that laughter is 400 times
more prevalent than weeping.

Professor Young’s conclusions were
that collegians take down their hair
and cry less than once in every 20
days but laugh more than 20 times
every day. Women Wer three times
as often as men but their funny bones
are not tickled as often. Weeping
is caused 80 to 90 per cent of the
time by environment.

Laughter is caused 98 per cent of
the time by social contacts. The chief
cause of joy or gloom among students
is class grades. Letters—received or
not rcceived——ranlced second. Espe—
cially letters containing checks from
home. Dates, however, were rele
gated to tenth place among the

 

sources of cheer.

Who said jobs were scarce? There
are 500 vacancies in the motor police
force of the state of Pennsylvania
and college men are being sought to
fill them. “There is quite a good fu-
ture in this force for young college
men," said Commissioner Percy
Footc.

The coeds of the school of educa-
tion, of New York University are
serious about their boycotting of
Japan. A number of them are wear-
ing slicer waal hose and other gar-
ments of wool instead of the conven-
tional silk. mica.

new

If their wearing uppnrcl is any in-
dication, University of Missouri co-
uch; are going to the dogs. Three co-
eds were won on the campus wear-
ing clog collars complete with brass
etude, name platen. and loclw.

 

While Rea, Scott, Kliphardt, Rich-
ardson, and Prnther are at. Penn
State for the Scarab Convention, an
understudy will comment on the only

commentable news—the
SE1...

After all my never-agains, they
drug me to one of those Arx Dances.
One thing,- is certain, nobody will be
more in the way. So far I've just
bowed and stepped aside. I might
inch over to the bar with those En-
gineers. Just as I wax chummy they
resume dancing-«Just where I
started. The Stag at Bay! Might
bust out with hie-coughs.

All those engineers fly past with
their dates as though I might be
waving a smallpox flag. I’ve stood so
long here my knees are beginning

CARROS-

to buckle. I might try standing on
one foot. Yeah, and be shot for a
heron. Society note: One of the

outstanding figures at the dance was
G. Dani'orth. Humph!

Oh, this looks better. A gorgeous
lady approaches. Such eyes! I
straighten my tic. She wants me to
get some matches for her. Takes me
for the help. Suppose she’ll have me
air the Peke next.

Look at them in there. Jazz-
frenzied puppets! Gorging, ale-ing,
and laughing. Glutton, glutton,
who’s got the -— M no, that isn’t

right. No Litwin, I’m fine. Just a bit
fatigued. Go on with your pleasures.
Good of you to notice me. lwonderif
his girl is sticking with him this
year?

I’m beginning to feel a part of the
furnishings. If they decide to do
the club over, I hope they won‘t for-
get to upholster me. The only fel-
low around the joint who hasn’t
snubbed me is the elevator 2113111..
Probably saving him for my exit.
Anyway, why whine? Smarty would
come to a party.

 

GUMMY ART.