GRADES COLLEGE TIMES BEAT CLARION State Teachers College, Lock Haven, Penna. Vol. 14. The College Pays Tribute To Memory of Mr. Lauer First Successful MusicalDramatic Parents Day Held Presentation by On T. C, Campus Artist Company Parents and Other Relatives J. M. Barrie's Comedy-Drama Guests of College on Sat. j and Shakespearean Fantasy Oct. 31 for Activities ! Given on Second Course STUDENT CO-OPERATION No. 4. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 1936 STANDARDS RETAINED A company of twenty-six actors The first Parents' Day was held on th© campus on Saturday, Oc- presented Sir James M. Barrie's tober 31. The event was so success- "Deav Bvutus" and Shakespeave's ful that the Social Activities Com- "A Mid-Summev Night's Dveam," mittee have planned to incorporate Thuvsday, Octobev 29, aftevnoon the idea in programs for future and evening in the college auditovium. Despite the handicaps years. Student guides assisted in regis- which a stock company is fovced to tering parents In the reception meet, the performances were well room from 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. and staged. "Deav Brutus," being a modern conducting parents to morning class sessions. At 11 a. m. the pro- play, was move enthusiastically regram in the Auditorium was open- ceived. The performance of Coled by the Student Chairman, Ash- I ette Humphrey, who played the ley Woodridge, who introduced i difficult role of "Mavgaret," the imaginavy daughtev, and Milton the following program: Welcome to Parents,Dr.Armstrong j Pavsons, as the painter, stood out Song Margaret Griffith I above the others. The brief scene Curriculum Tom Conrad ; of happiness enjoyed by the artDormitory Life Rita Pohl ist and his daughter moved swiftly, Lecture Course . . . Earlene Davis burning, to its inevitable consumSong—Trio—Ruth Simon, Ethel mation. The popularity of Hamilton Ward's "Lob" was also due to Low, Julia Cronister his ability to portray the character Clubs and Organizations Helen Nichols in addition to the stimulus caused Publications . . . Charles Slonaker by the uniqueness of the role. Social activities . . Caroline Brown Given more sympathetic parts the other members of the cast would Announcements Song Mr. Lehman probably have turned in more distinguished performances. Alma Mater After luncheon in the college Due to the excellent lighting ef. dining room, students conducted fects, the illusion of the woodland the visitors through the buildings scenes in "A Mid-Summer Night's on the campus. At 2 p. m. West Dream" was preserved. Again the Chester T. C. team met the Col- acting of Miss Humphrey, Mr. Parlege football team. After dinner sons and Mr. Ward was most outan All-College Hallowe'en party standing. The choregvaphic deand dance was held in the Gym. sign, though well executed on a The faculty and student commit- sniall stage, contvibuted little to tee decorated the Gym with pump- the congvuity of the pvoduction. kins, cornstalks, bittersweet and However, Mendelssohn's musical fall colors, following the chrysan- score with its preludes and themes themum motif in the reception throughout the humorous situation (Continued on page 4) introdiuced by the guild members was well received. Comparison with the motion picADDITIONS TO LIBRARY ture production was inevitable. The following new books have Taken on the whole, with respect been added to Dr. North's library, to production in the two mediums, which is becoming very extensive: the works were considered to be WHITE BANNERS by Lloyd C. about equal. Further comparison Douglas, author of MAGNIFI- can be made after the showing of CENT OBSESSION and GREEN the cinema production, scheduled LIGHT. for the near future in Lock Haven. THE FLOWERING OF NEW The third number on the Artists' ENGLAND by Van Wyck Brooks Course, Meriam Marmein, dancer, —a history of New England liter- will be presented on Thursday, ature. A good book—^read it! January 14, 1937. A GRAIN OF WHEAT by Toyohiko Kajawa. This is a short novel BEYOND SING THE WOODS dealing with the life of a young Japanese boy who finally achieves by Gulbvanssen. This is a story of success in the cooperative move- Norway. A popular seller, it was the choice of the Literary Guild ment. DRUMS ALONG THE MO- last spving. WAKE UP AND LIVE by DovoHAWK by Walter C. Edmunds— historical novel of central and thea Bvande is a stivring exortation to all of us to "snap out of it" eastern New York state. A PRAYER FOR MY SON by and live to the limit of our abilities Hugh Walpole is the latest novel instead of going around half asleep. of the popular English writer. CHARLES R. LAUER At the vegular chapel period on Wednesday, October 28, 1936, Doctor Armstvong announced that out of vespect to the memory of Mv. Lauer all College classes would close at two o'clock for the remainder of the day. He also stated that in Mr. Lauer's death the College had lost a most valuable friend; that Mr. Lauer had been interested in the work of all the students and Faculty and in every phase of the College work. The students stood for a minute in silent tribute. Mr. Lauer was a member of the Board of Trustees in 1914 when the State came into full possession of the State Teachers College. He was again appointed as a Trustee on Mavch 10, 1936, for a term of fouv yeavs. He was elected President of the Board of Trustees on .4pvil 16, 1936. His death occurred at his home in Lock Haven on October 25, 1936. President of Board of T r u s t e e s Dies Suddenly Sunday Morning Victim of Heart Attack; Funeral Services Were Held at His Home Thursday Afternoon at 2 O'Clock; Interment Made at Reading; Services Were Private STUDENTS AND FACULTY EXTEND SYMPATHY Charles R. Lauer, 66, president of the Boavd of Trustees of the Lock Haven State Teachevs College, died suddenly Sunday movning, Octobev 25, at his home as the vesult of a heavt attack. Funeval services were held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the vesidence in charge of the Rev. Harold E. Schmaus, acting rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Private committal services were held Friday at the Reading Mausoleum. Mr. Lauer was born at Thorndale, Sullivan County, and when a child, removed with his parents to Lapovte. He was educated in the Laporte schools and was graduated from the Eccles College of Embalming, Philadelphia. Following his graduation, he went into partnership with V. B. Holcomb in the furniture and undertaking business at Dushore. In 1907, Mr. Lauer bought the undertaking business of the late R. N. Sloan and with his family located here. He was an active membev of St. Paul's Episcopal Chuvch and for many years was a membev of the vestvy, was active in the Ro- tavy Club of which he was a charter niember, chairman of club service committee and vice president. He was one of the organizers of the Lock Haven Motor Club, of which he had been president for more than 11 years, was a member of the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation, and was a member of the executive committee of the State Funeral Directors' Association. Mr. Lauer's service on the college board was the second occasion on which he had served in this capacity, as he had been a former trustee. The mausoleum where he was interred is in a real estate development which he promoted at Wyomissing when he was engaged iu that business at Reading. He was a member of the local Masonic bodies, the Lock Haven Lodge of Elks, and Washington Camp, No. 195, P. O. S. of A. A director of the Lock Haven Building and Loan Association and of the Lock Haven Chamber of Commerce, he was vice president of the Clinton Country Club. Survivors are his wife, a son, W. (Continued on page 4j The students and faculty of the College wish to express their sympathy at the death of Mr. Lauer, President of the College Board of Trustees. Mr. Lauer served our College in a friendly and able inanner. He was ever conscious of his duties as a responsible citizen, and gave his services freely to this College and community. COLLEGE TIMES COLLEGE T I M E S The College Times is published a t the Lock Haven State Teachers College, Lock Haven, Penna., by the Board of Editors of the College When do I begin to eat a t the Do you use pronouns without Times. table? f A / ' ^ I I V T C low moon they sang and ate by Howe a parle brievement de sa J U O i i i V l / V V j l i r N JC the blazing light of an autumn five. visite a Pittsburgh cet ete, et Mile., Did you hear us singing as we Hilda Smith de sa visite recente "Pete" Mollura wearing a size vetuvned? dans le New York. .;even shoe on an eleven foot. Le bal de I'Education Club a eu Joe Hosie's being related to Pi Kappa Sigma lieu samedi le 24 octobre. En at-]"Veeto" Esposito. On Friday, October 23, the Pi tendant le bal, les membres du, "Ollie" Kling answering a quesKappa Sigma Sorority entertained Cevcle avient ecoute le rapport de \ tion without stopping to think, the meinbers of the Sigma Sigma la Commission des Preparatifs a; " J a n " Brouse staying away Sigma and the Alpha Sigma Tau la reunion du 16 octobre, et on j fi-om the gym during a dance, Sovorities at a tea in the Reception s'etait veuni vendvedi dans le gym-1 "Squivvellie" Lovd in a boxing Room. Guests of honor were Miss nase pour le decover, sous la dir- ring fightingJ'Norie" Kepple. Faddis, the new adviser of Pi Kap- ection de M. Hauge, president de 'Sonny" Blankenship compared pa Sigma, and Mrs. Bossert, pat- la Conimission de Decorations. to Robevt Taylov in a romantic roness of the sorovity. The table Lundi le 19 octobve les mem- scene. was decovated with fall flowevs. bves du Glee Club Cantarina se "Avt" Duckett telling the truth Tea, .sandwiches, and cake were sont bien amusees au resevvoiv. just once. served. Committees in charge of On a sevvi des sandwiches a viande "Little Caesar" Jusick being a the affair weve: Refveshments— hachee, des pommes, pes pets de j water boy for the West Chester Helen Eyevly,chaivinan, Rose Mav- nonne, et de I'orangeade. game. ino, and Mvs. Bossert; Preparation La Pi Kappa Sigma a regu venWilbur Higenbotham riding a —^Rutli Eleanov Bower, chairman. dredi 23 octobre, a I'heure du pony. (Poor pony). Marguerite McCollum, Jane Steli- the, enle I'honneur de Mile. Faddis. "Quack" Weaver having webbed nu'ii, Ii'ene Meyer, Eleanor Cupp, Invitees etaient les de feet. laitille Glossner, and Ruth Simon; la Sigma Sigma Sigmamembres et de I'Al"Jerry" Mertz and "Swede" Serving—Jean Helman, chairman, Yarrison telling you to make noise Maxine English, and Martha Hol- pha Sigma Tau. Les membres de I'Education in the library. brook; Clean-up—Hilda Smith, Bill Flegal putting up an arguchairman, Molly Buvinger, Mar- Club ont ete lea invites de M. guerite Smith, and Ann Pyura. Rude, mardi soil-, le 27 actobre. ment against the Republican Party.* Mr. Bossert teaching the dormiM. Vickery, qui devait recevoir Rose Marino poured, and Helen les membres de la Societe Rambou-1 tory boys how to throw bottles Eyerly was hns Less. illet mercredi soir, le 28 octobre down the hall more accurately. On Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, a defere la reunion a cause du Doris Winand dating someone the members of Pi Kappa Sigma deuil du College. else besides William Hopkins Sovority enjoyed a Hallowe'en Les eleves de la J. H. S. se sont (ladies' man). party. Guests of honor were the bien amuses a une partie de Veille "Carrot Top" Gilmartin keeping new pledges, Jane Stehman, Ann de Toussaint, qui a eu lieu ven- quiet during a meal. (It really Pyura, Marguerite Smith, and happened ONCE.) (Continued on page 4) A joint Y. W. and Y. M. meet-; Fvances Taylov, Miss Faddis, the ing was held in the Auditovium on new advisev, and Mrs. Bossert, Wednesday evening, October 28. jiatvoness. Most of the guests presAftev the devotionals and musical ent weve attived in costumes, some povtioii of the pvogram, during of which were a trifle unusual. Tvy which Anne Banzahf sang a solo, as they might, some of the girls Miss Bottorf, of the College Fac- could not explain just what they ulty, gave an intevesting talk on weve supposed to represent. The hev recent European trip. mystery deepened as a truly terA trip to London, bicycling riblc ghost appeared. In spite of through Wales, train tour through the odd costumes, however, everyScotlaiid, and a plane jaunt to one enjoyed herself. Apple bobFrance furnished material for bing, games, and ghost stories demany interesting observations on lighted those present. Features of customs, costumes, transportation, the evening weve the stunts which food, and architectuve of the each givl had to perform. Some countries involved. new and pvoniising talents were exhibited to an appreciative audDay Room Y. W. C. A. ience for the first time. The auva Pauline Bavvows, Mavion Avndt of mystevy was enhanced by the and Mavguevite McCollum, three spooky witches, cats, candles, etc.. COLLEGE TIMES Reserve Nov. 21 THE Sophomore Hopj Comment from the ANNUAL MAJOR EVENT QOAL POST Sidelines . . . Here and There with the Squad . . . Heard in the Huddle By JOE SARAFINSKI W h a t Is Expected From "Times" WE WANT YOUR IDEAS Students and Faculty, the ColThe Sophomore Class will make lege "Times" is your paper. What its debut in the entertainment field The L. H. T. C. gridders are all bounds. "Son" Blankenship has the do you personally expect from it? the week prior to Thanksgiving, down to hard practice drills, "dreamy look" in his eyes now. Do you want past, present, or fuwith a sweeping of skirts and a scrimmage every night, and three Cupid certainly is pulling the wool ture news printed in it? The memtinkling of silver buckles. The real tough football games are ovev somebody's eyes, bers of the Staff are really interSophs will cause another red-letter ahead of them. Clarion is a much . . . ested in your opinion. Will you day to appear on the calendar. improved team; Mansfield is still "Junior" Mollura must be workSophomore Hop, November 21, undefeated (they must be tough); ing very hard these days. He can't please give it to us in writing? No organization that is satisfled will be the best entry in your date Shippensburg, well their victory make his feet do the tricks they with its past is a truly progresbook. If you haven't a book, tie a over California (47-0) tells us all used to do. The girls certainly miss sive institution. It is well to look string around your finger. we want to know about them. some grand entertainments. Mayu back upon the past glories of Two of the three games will be be Mr. Lehman could arrange to Rome, but the future must also be The annual Sophomore Hop is always a major event of the year. played at home, so let us all turn have Mr. Peter Leucocytosis Mol- considered. We must not reach a This time it promises to be a out at these games and show the lura on one of the future enter- state of being satisfied with the super-feature. For weeks the will- fellows that the student body is tainment courses. "status quo." . » . ing committees have been spending behind them, win or lose. When the paper comes out we their precious leisure time in preTalk about going social. Jack hear students complain that there . * * paring an evening full of fun, What connection is there be- Yohe seems to be doing all right is no news in it, but do they really thrills, and sparkling entertain- tween our star punter, "Jocko" for himself. But from talk heard give constructive criticism? ment. Heading the committees are Nevins, and a "toothbrush?" May. around the campus, "Little Jack" Please write your opinion and the following chairmen: Decora- be "Mickey" can answer that one. is going to have a lot of competi- impressions and place them in the tions, Edward Kolner; RefreshBill McCollum and Johnny Kru- tion. Don't let it worry you. Jack; box which will be located in the ments, Katherine Campbell; Pro- per had sixty-two cents on the score a couple of touchdowns in Coliege Bookstore. These articles grams, George Ross; Tickets and I Kutztown trip. Did they byi any every game and we'll all love you. should be in by one week after Invitations, Hobart Mann; Music, chance buy a couple of "cokes" • * * this issue. Walter Montague; and Publicity, with that money? "Chubby" Marks was told that Raymond Kniss. Under the capable he was underweight. You should - . • leadership of these people the 'Buzzie" Buzzelli has been see the boy put on the "eating Sophomores have been working dil- keeping his boxing record in top Power" in the dining hall. Well, igently to make their bow in as ef- shape since he came back to "Chubby," we hope you reach your i fective a manner as possible. school. He has fought four or five ; normal weight. What is it? j T,T ^' * * • j • ^i. i HOPKINS, SMITH STAR On Saturday, November 21, the bouts, and he won every one of: gymnasium will become a wonder- them. Keep it up, "Buzz" old boy, . Walter Montague is doing nothBy DICK HARVEY fully be-decked ball-room; melodic we want to see you get your 'J'S hut thinking of the future The boys on the team certainly strains will come from the instru- chance at the Intercollegiate Bouts, football games. What s that? You made good their boast Saturday . . . say you are doing Chemistry, too? afternoon when they tasted the ments of the music masters hired Where was "The Roarer" Con- Well, so is "Ducky" Weaver, for the occasion, and satisfying refruits of victory over a team that freshments will be served to care- rad on the night of Oct. 24? Too "Mike" Mannion spends a lot of was picked by all of the experts to bad he wasn't at the "Ed Club" free couples at our Hop. dance. Maybe he can tell you some- time in the library. Can it be an- beat them. We believe that the Don't procrastinate! Girls, start thing about the Windber-Altoona other case of "socialization?" The Blue and Gold Rams came here a other gridders enjoy themselves little bit over-confident, for they making those goo-goo eyes and see football game. by calling names through the lib- had completely annihilated the Big to it that you are asked. IT is goSocial life among the football rary windows. "Mike" is used to Maroon before the opening whistle. ing to be some dance. Boys! Make early dates for this dance. Those players is improving by leaps and that now. Or isn't he? They came onto the field in their who hesitate will be left behind. flashy uniforms only to find the Havenites could score on them in If you first do not succeed, try, the first eight minutes of play. Led try again; some one will go with by Captain Smith, the team drove you. The Sophs extend to you a To down to the twelve yard line, from most cordial invitation to attend To Grand Monopoly Corporation a t which point Len Johnsonis booted their Soph Hop. Come one, come The man who held the Parthemeals. a field goal, and gave the boys a all! It is rumored that you will non on his knees. Mr. Walk's pipe. 3-0 lead over the Blue Devils. listen to the melodious strains of' Miss Bentley's genius for culUse of library for social room. "Red" Witherson and his merry The lead only served to make inary surprises. Nine weeks' tests. makers. the Maroon aggregation fight The perseverance that would Poorly equipped Day Rooms. harder, for, after giving the Rams not be confounded — the The "baby talkers." the ball only a few times in the squirrel hound's. PARENTS' DAY K. Harris' library chatter. quarter, Hopkins intercepted a New athletic field fence. Quarterly Fees. pass from Patrick on the Chester Parents' Day—and money from 'Continued from page 1) 20, and dashed to the four, from Dad. room and auditorium. where he carried it over. Johnsonis The faculty who forget to take The record showed guests from converted the extra point, making roll. Cogan Station, Williamsport, MorDRAMATIC CLUB PLAY the score 10-0 in the Maroons' risdale, Northumberland, Mont- Mrs. Rude's refreshments. favor. (Continued from pag'e 2) gomery, Mill Hall, Mercersburg, The roommate's neckties. The Rams came into the second find eflSciency and qualities of reRenovo, Burn, Smock, Clearfield, half with lots of fight, and marched sponsibility in all other depart Hyndman, Shinglehouse, Lock Haments of dramatic work. The ideal eighty yards down the field, Dick ven, Duquesne, Bellefonte, Alclub has, for every actor, two or Nye cavvying the ball over from FALL ACTIVITIES toona, Snowshoe, Philipsburg, three members intevested in stage- the sixteen. His brother. Bob, Pittsburgh. craft. If you have a sincere enthus- kicked the extra point. Still trail(Continued from page 3) iasm for any type of footlight en- ing three points, they fought dredi le 30 octobre a une heure. deavor, keep eyes and ears alert fiercely in their own territory. CHAT FLOWS FREE On a sevvi du cidve, des pets de fov the first call for membership in Hopkins took the ball off-tackle nonne, du pumpkin pie, et des the "Outer Circle." (Continued from page 2) for a thirty-two yaixl run, and advanced it to the Ram six. The final Hague was very "enthused" with pommes. Des prix ont ete donne Plans are under way for the secle costome le plus bizarre, le the talkies we had in chapel the pour „i„ ,-„n 1 „i, i„i^ „!- 1 i„ ond practice production. Miss whistle blew before the boys could other day. Now I wonder if Earl- plus job, le plus laid, et les plus gvong has chosen "The Valiant," scove. Next week. Clarion—BE , ' by Hall and Middleman, a tense THERE. fng could be democratic and come amusant. Mme. E. . N. . Confer ° down to our level? Did you ever T , TTa passe la dramatic piece, «' which will ;lend it-' LAUER DEATH e-o to the movies when Joe Lucas'•™ "^ semaine a Lock Haven avec ggif to spectacular acting. She says was there? He has the cutest sa fille. Mile. Rebecca Confer. this play has been voted the most; (Continued from page 1) laugh at the wrong time. We wonMile. Geraldine Fulton, ancienne popular of the one-act plays which Cuvtis Lauer, a daughter, Miss der if a certain freshman has cap- etudiante du College, qui actuelle- she has produced. I Caryl B. Lauer, New York City, tured Ash Woolridge's heart? No ment fait ses etudes de gardeThe Dramatic Club is planning and three sisters, Mrs. Eugene doubt vou have been wondering malade a I'Hopital de I'Etat a Phil- to produce a play a month, so that Heim, West Pittston; Mrs. F. H. >^ow long we were going to rave ipsburg, a passe la fin de semaine the best talent in the school may Ingham, Lemoyne, and Mrs, E. on Relax—That's all for this time, au College. be disocvored. Louise Barrows, New York City. Maroons Powerful ORCHIDS BRICKBATS Down Rams