Page Two Congratulations, Dr. Poulter To receive a congressional medal is a coveted honor awarded only for an outstanding action. You and your two companions who rescued Ad— miral Byrd at Little America in 1934 did heroic work. Congress has recognized your daring and scientific achievements. The student body, through their paper, congratulates you. Non-Departmental Courses Versus interest Non-departmental courses are those courses which do not apply directly to a particular branch of engineering with which a man is identified. When so—called non-departmental courses become such that the time they require is more than that which is available for departmental courses, a change is needed. Courses such as practical psychology and mod- ern retopias in which the work is determined by the interest of the student who voluntarily takes the course are not to be included with those non- departmental courses required to receive a de- gree. The fault of the required non-departmental courses is not to be found in the general subject matter, which is interesting sometimes, and has been presumably found or believed to be needed by engineers with a B.S. degree. When a subject requires more time than is al- lowed for it in the bulletin, there must be a mis- understanding between the administrating and teaching staffs. There is time before the next semester for the heads of departments and the teachers to have a conference and to determine how well they are keeping to their time limits and revising their Vol. XX. January 18, 1937 our Tech News Student Publication of the ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 3300 Federal St. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Published Weekly During the College Year WM) Member '937 33550ch Calculate Press “Entered as second class matter at the post ofi'ice at Chicago, Illinois, under the act of March 3, 1879." @287 $2.00 Per Year Single Copies, 10 Cents Each EDITORIAL BOARD Co-Editors‘infihief ................................ ............... Landrith B. Parker, James D. Shechan Sports Editor ..................... Raymond A. Braun News Editor . . . . .William J. Chelgren 'Copy Editor ..Albert N. Schrieher Business Manager . ....... Idris Thomas Faculty Adviser .................... Walter Hendricks EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT lDesk Editor . Make-up Edit Assistant Spar Naumn mun assignment Editors ..Epl1raim. R. I. Jaflce :enture Editor ............ E. 5. love H h ,rE.M Waldmnn .1. Ron, B. Stanfield. A. M Zurezn George, C. W. Reh, T. W. Yeahle . R. J. Bartusek. G. C.T aCipowski, Frost. H. E. German. L. 0'14: G. . C. Johnson. W. H. Kah. GTJ. Kain nin. .A,Laubc N. A Levine, D. Mandel EJ. E. Meyer. N. , Onilu, E. Pnuiaitis R E. Perry. F. Reh. J. R11 i,del S S 'Silvermnn. P. M Bain, . Snndusky. Reidel C. Schroeder. Sport Wribe bets ............ T. Clark. H. Cquc. L. Markus, J. Rat E; Worcester. Sports Reporter ..F‘. Anderson, F. De Money Sh in re, BPl. er. .1. Good V. Mason. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT {advertising Manager 1}. Burma {man Wlnblad..._- e isi Assistan Circulation Manager M W anldmz l Circulation KAss-istants A. 1101.11111, 1:. Erisman I n. K Smith. ARMOUR TECH NEWS subject presentation to include the more import- ant points and to avoid infringement on other courses. Left - Right - Halt - Count Off by Twas Although the physical education program has been developed in the past two years to something more than banging against the gymnasium walls on the fifth floor of Main, it still does not reach the quality met in other schools. Gym classes are provided for exercise, which is bodily exertion for the sake of keeping the or— gans and functions of the body in a healthy state. Educators believe an active mind needs a healthy body. Gymnastics or bodily exercises are divided into light gymnastics, or calisthenics which develop the strength and control of the body, and heavy gymnastics, such as work on the horizontal bar, parallel bars, and vaulting horse. Gymnastics con- trast with sports which are strictly competitive. Hindrances to proper STUDY of gymnastics and sports here is, of course, hindered by time, equipment, and facilities. However, these handi- caps can be overcome. Probably ninety per cent of the men taking gymnasium are not members of athletic teams (and of course not of the musical clubs). It is important to teach the value and joy of sports to the men taking gym. In addition to playing vol- leyball and basketball, and running around, they should also learn something about the principles of sports which enthuse their fellow Americans. This latter knowledge is something that may prove valuable after graduation. Time in scheduled gymnasium periods should he spent in the teaching of the principles of such sports as boxing, wrestling, golf, hockey, fencing, squash, tennis, baseball, polo, football, swimming and track. Some of these sports can be described, but the greater number can be seen and per— formed on the campus, or off the campus with facilities available to the school. One step has been made with the installation of a golf practice not in the gymnasium. Let’s con~ tinue forward and have a gym period which will attract" even the members of the athletic teams and the musical clubs. Pl NU EPSTLON The establishment of an honorary musical so— ciety at Armour was the result of many months of consideration of the problems of the musical clubs and the need for such an organization. The aims of the society were to honor men who have devoted at least two years to the musical clubs, to stimulate interest in the work of the musical clubs, and to foster and develop a greater interest in music and musical af- fairs at Armour. With this in mind, the officers of the musical clubs obtained permission from the institute in l927 to organize an honorary musical fraternity. The charter members were Professor Charles W Leigh, four members of the class of 27, and four members of the class of '28. Fraternity men next week The great American pastime of procrastination is being practiced to Fraternity Notes in the Room of the Lake Shore Athletic Club to the rhythm of Art Janke when the interfraternity formal din- ner-dance comes oil'. Recorder ............ A. Levenberg Assistant Exchequer,R. Abrahamson Historian ............... M. Skoller Pi Kappa Phi ofiicers for next semester elected last Thursday are: will go stepping Mediterranean Archon Specr Treasurer . . J. Hell-denreich Secretary . . .. . . . . . . .R. B. Maxwell Historian . . . .W. B. Buckman Warden . . . . . . .R. B. Burman Chaplain . . . . . .C. Laskowski the almost by all of us (voice—“not mm”) and that large round black ob- ject with the numeral 8 on it will soon be attached like a gm'ndstone around our necks (voice, again—«“not mel"). This week is dedicated to Gloom. Worry, worry. Things look blackest for REENKE AND STOWELL, they both have black eyes. They were given out in a spirit of fun but the spirit seems a little strained. This gloomy mood reminds me of .a guanake, who has received a First Mention plus a Mention in two successive Life judgments. The latest Armour organization is “now taking in members. Its title is the “Up the Creek Charette Club." Join now and get your name on the list. ART GUM. Theta Xi takes pleasure in an- nouncing the initiation of William K. Emmerich, E.E. '38 Ralph W. Gruetzmacher, E.E. ’40 and the pledging of Edward C. Mock, M.E. ’42 Frank R. Grate, M.E. '42 William E. Manstrom, M.E. ’42 Gurdon T. Henry, MJE. ’42 James E. Partlow, M.E. ’42 Harold P. Adams, M35. ’42 John R. Mangan, M.E. ’42. Election of officers has been a major subject of discussion at most of the houses. Two of the fraternities have already announced their lead- 6T5- Sigma Alpha Mu has elected the following men for the next two semesters: Prior .............. l. E. Schlifke Exchequer ............ R. S. Kohn The Rho Delta Rho house-warming party will be a stag affair and will be held between semesters. There will be moving pictures, refresh- ments, and games. ' Also along the party line will be a small stag party at the Pi Kappa Phi house after the installation of ofi’ic- ers on Thursday—eats an’ every- thin’! The Phi Kappa Sigma pledges are planning a dance for the house be- tween semesters. Rho Delta Rho wishes to congratu- late Phi Kappa Sigma on their vic— tory in the interfraternity basketball tournament. The Phi Kapps also thank the Rho Delts for the competi- tion and sportsmanship which were displayed. The Slipsticlt Cleave to the slipstick; let the slapstick fly where it may. Before starting the funny part of this column, we wish to take time out to offer om“ thanks to our faithful readers. After last week’s announce- ment regarding our retirement from the staff, a barrage of letters stm mod the News Office implom'ug us to con— finite am writing. Om decision is final! No matter how hand you bog we must keep our poise and not give in. After all, the News already has the best years of our lions. We are worn, tired and out of joke books. Anyhow, we gotta go next week! 1): III a Announcement: If you are in war- torn Shanghai and are worried about getting it, let us inform you that Munch-Crunch is now available at Ito’s Geisha Gardens, formerly Lee Koen’s Kosher Kantecn. No rise in prices. II POME My parents told me not to smoke. I don't. Nor listen to a naughty joke. don’t. In a: They told me it was wrong to wink . At pretty girls or even think About intoxicating drink. I don’t. I kiss no girl, not own one, In fact I don't know how it’s done. You wouldn't think I fwd much fun—— )' don't. fix 4' it= A sophomore is a freshman who paid his tuition twice. m Ii )2! H: a girl looks old, she's young. If she look» young, she’s old. l1? “he looks back, follow her. 1‘1 iii ill Here’s to a friend~he knows what you are and still likes you. 151 71‘ ‘41 Give her something she likes—— frinstancc, Munch—Crunch. a: 2'; 1. WHYIZDER SOMENIMOR ORSIZASIZ DANDERIZ ORSIZ‘Z‘I ’11 Pl! )1: SOUNDS IN THE NIGHT “Pass me the Munch—Crunch while I wait, Tools.” “More over.” “Ma, kin I have a glass of water?" “Shh!” "That ckmm Metallurgy!" “I smell you!” “thfl!” Deer Sally, Wel, Sally, another yeer has cum and flu, but I still go on lovin’ yew. Unquote. And beer I am bak at skool after those swel holydays with awl the folks and yew buk home in l—Inrdwater Gulch. Gosh, it were swel. I’m crazec abowt that blew polkadot tie with the yellow peach stains down the front that yew gave me for Christuas. I where it evry day with that pear of blow shews Uncle Marshgrass gave me. This semester at skool is rapidley drawing to a klose. Next week, exz- ams begin. Gosh, I shurc am skairt. The profs, with spears on their faces, and wihked gleems in there eyes say ——-“Exzam next weak,” and then they let owt a deap, slow laff that craz— endos into a roaring chuckle, and there eyes rowl, and they shake awl over, and we students shrink down, down, shivring awl over, with cold swet clinging too our faces, and the blood drains owt of our hcds, leafing a vacuum. I’m telling yew, Sally, I will have a nerves brakedown unless a car hits me first. Wat a dunno laste weak at the My Dinah Athletik klub. The sopho— mores shure put it on big. I hav With candy experts it’s Munch- Crunch, two to one. ll= ll: Salesman (beginning to unroll his samples)—-“I’d like to show you——-” Merchant (emphatically) — “No, no, I’m not interested.” Salesman (cagerly)—“But couldn’t I just show you-—” Merchant (firmly)-—“N0l" Salesman (wistfully) —. “Well, would you mind it I looked at them myself? I haven’t had a chance to see them for three weeks.” n a II Stewed to the gills: mDo you, shpoak to strangers on the Shir-act?" Cute blandc: ”Oh, no, never!” Still slowed to the gills: “Well, then, shut up!" 11x 11 ll: "Marry me 7” uNo‘n “Aw~-juut this once." H: 1),: ll: Well, anyhow, we can still be friends . . . 1’" 111 )II MunchrCmnch contains a sodium acclyl salicylic analzacs’lc which counteracts hyper-acidity. Try it. as if we care. iv e s Geel Eeiny and Zazu. Just one more! Tuesday, January 18, T938 Stoepbrain Finds Nasty @ld Wrote ticks” flushing Up Misery; fiays, “Shocks” never seen so much bewtifull fem— inine pulchritude outside of Ezrielda," who I kurted to the danze. During the “Fruit Dunzc,”I bent over, and my britches split. My red llannells saved the day, or nite. I was gone so fast fast from there that my shudore stood there bewildered like, skratching its bed and wondering wear I had went. Anyway, at the end of the evening, I kame to this ‘concluskion about Ezrielda and me, “Love is an institution, love is also blind, therefore love is an institution for the blind.” Aw nutz. As I waz having a beer the other day, Sandy and Joell accidentally met face to face in the tavern. Both of them, the barkecp sed, had treated themselfes a la Dutch for years, so their waz momentary ombarazzment. Sandy, spurring for time, asked Jock wear he had been keeping himself, to wich Jock replyed—quite, in bed with youres.” “Youres,” asked Sandy, “what’s youres‘l’ Jock lost no time. “Ill hav a bit of Scotch,’ he replyed. I think he’s got sumthing there. Tell Pa its time to gather the wool all the sheep. He’ll get a lot of shear pleasure owt of it. Yures, Stoopbrain Bliss. |W| Obituary: The light half of G. M. ANDERISONS mustache, age three weeks, died suddenly last Tuesday of wounds sustained in an argument with an electric razor in the hands of persons unknown. Suggestion for an impromptu fool race: Auk D. WHlT'l'lNGHAM what a "butter—ball” is, in in tone of voice suggesting you ‘lmow what it is all u. out. Experiments on. the longitudinal ri- bruliom; produced by stroking long pieces of chalk against the black board were abruptly terminated when eensitlvwcwcd G. LAVOLD went about [wanking solid chalk pieces in half. So, he's the fellow thmt causes 80 many little pieces of chalk to be hcrcabauts. . . . Some 50 per cent of the freshmen “Co-ops" sport a variety of pipes. Careful, boys, you’ll stunt your growth. 'Whnt three “Comp culuups" were unpleasuntly surprised when "Doc" Sprague caught them building a onowman in his chair? Was that Fun! 1 M‘I/ CHUBBlNS, OH, DADDV, .l LAU%HED’ so MUCH IN my H,O HO, IVE NEVER bit pipcfuls of fragrant tobacco in every 2-021. tin of Prince Albert the «- bncco In it 1 us at plus postage. (Sigma ) . . Copyright. ms. n. .1. mama.“ ‘llnbnrm on. . BUT THIS ONE’S FlNE.lT SHOWS JUST HOW A PlPE- SMOKEQ FEELS WHEN NOvB ITE MILDN E5535 CAMDE- Rl CH TA‘STE! ASK THE EXPERIENCED PIPE—SMOKERS! THEY KNOW A GOOD BUY IN TOBACCO—- PRINCE ALBERT. IT'S senses assures FOR ratesuessmceeme ear T0 were AND oases steer! SMflKE 20 FRRGBANT PIPEFULS of Prince Albnrk. If you don’t find it the mellowcst, tastiest pipe :obacco you ever smoked return the pocket amp with the rest of ewithin n me from this date. land we will refund Snell purchmre once, Reynolds Tobacco Co. futon-Salon. North Carolina nth