A #»^ v V ^JA^^JAW^^* BALL TOURNAMENT Interest in the High School Invitation Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Bloomsburg State Teachers College con tinues to mount as dailyinquiries evidence desire on the part of local area high schools to participate in the event. Schools eligible for Class A, who have expressed interest in participation are Nanticoke , Edwardsville, Berwick, Hanover , Bloomsburg, Ashley, Lewisburg and Wyoming. Those eligible for Class B are Exeter , Shickshinny , Trev or t on , MuncyMuncy £reek-r Mifj linb urg, Hughest own , West Wyoming, Warrior Run , Kingston and Conyngham Township. Class C candidates are Scott Township , Catawissa , Nuremberg, Nescopeck, Pulaski, Rock Glen, New^ ton-Ransom J t, Weatherly, Lehman Township, Lower Mahanoy Township , Dallas Township and Kingston Township. Tnforarf in fli p tnlll'nPV. which Will be the nineteenth sponsored by the Bloomsburg State Teachers College, has reached a point where a special division must be created to provide for smaller school participation in the immediate area. Included in this group, Class CC , are Locust Township, East Union Township, Beaver Township and Ringtown. The first round of the tournament will be held on Th ursday, March 7, for Class C group, Friday, Ma r ch 8 , for Class B and Saturday, March 9, for Class A. All games will be played at night in the new Centennia Gymnasium at the Bloomsburg State Teachers College,' each night session beginning at 6:30 P. M. Final stages of the tournament will be completed the following week-end , March 14, 15 and 16. Each team may use a maximum of ten players in any one game. Final drawings for the tournament will be held this week. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The S. C. A. is sponsoring interdenominational Church Leadership Trai ning Courses which consist of: 1, A Survey of the Old Testament. Taught by Rev, M, Hunsickor. 2. Christian Youth Building a New World. Taught by Miss Betty White. International Council Credit will be given for these courses. These courses are being held in the Social Room of Science Hall and all members of the college community are cordially invited. The S. C. A. Is very busy these days planning a W. S, S. F. Drive for the future. What is W. S. S. F.? World Student Service Fund. (W. S, S, F.) is a fund to aid studonts in foreign countries who want an education, Everyone wants to participate in helping a worthy student get an education; so this drive oilers a wonderful opportunity to do so, _—o The new Frosli representatives to the Official Board are Vernn Cnpo nnd Anno Wright. Demonstrates the Princi ples of Wres tlin g Mr. Bertrand Shurtleff , nationally known au thority on wrestling and author , presented a very interesting program at a recent assembly at the Bloomsburg State Teachers College. Mr. Shurtleff spoke on the many interesting phases of professional and amateur wrestling and illustrated with the aid of several students , much of his material. Shurtleff , former professional football player, drew heavily on his vast experiences as a wrestler, football player and athlete, for colorful illustrations. The program Mr. Shurtleff presented proved to be an interesting and entertaining one. Almost all of the students were amazed at his strength and endurance which, Mr. Shurtleff pointed out, were the result of much practice and application of wrestling principles. Representatives of Different Groups Introduced at Recent Reception ,. h Representatives of different groups, including former service men, were introduced at the recent reception held for entering students at the Plans have been completed for Bloomsburg State Teachers College. student participation in the annual The affair opened in the college auspring conference of the Eastern ditorium where Helen M. Wright, ¦States Association of Professional President of the Community GovernSchools for Teachers to be held ment Association, welcomed the new March 14 and 15 at the Hotel Com- students on behalf of the student modore, New York. body. President Harvey A. Andruss In line with the decision made by spoke briefly and introduced the folthe Board of Control in October 1, the lowing as representatives of various students will devote one-half day of groups now attending the college: the conference to discussion of stu- Shirley Evans, of Forty Fort ,, who dent problems and a like period to a previously attended the Benjamin study of the teacher 's role in social Franklin Training School at the colunderstanding. The student-faculty lege; James Tierney, New York City, program committee, under the chair- a former Navy V-12 student at manship of Dr. Roland G. Will, of Bloomsburg who had seen service in New Paltz, N. Y., has provided for the Mediterranean a n d England; n four topics to be considered each Nancy McHenry, Stillwater, t ransfer ATHENAEUM CLUB half-day. from Penn State; Dorothy Snyder, j On Thursday , March 14, from 2:00 Bloomsburg, representing the Waves; HEARS MUSIC OF to 5:30 P. M., four panels will ex- Helen Arment, Bloomsburg, repreVICTOR HERBE RT plore student problems. The dis- senting the Wacs; William Miller, cussions will be conducted entirely Hummelstown, who, with his brothThe Athenaeum Club held its by the students attending and will er , were the only twins to fly in the semi-monthly meeting on February cover these aspects of student life: j same bomber over Japan; Jay Scar- . 15 , in the Social Rooms of Science 1. Problems of Student Govern- celia , Hazleton, who served in the Hall. ment: A comparison of various types Merchant Marine in the MediterranThe President, Harold Miller, call- of student government organizations; ean and Phillipines. ed the group to order with a short membership; f a c u l t y supervision; Representing the young married meeting of business. The newly control; fields of influence. couples at Bloomsburg were Mr. and drawn up constitution was presented 2. Curricular Needs and Interests Mrs. Elroy Dalberg, of Winder, Pa. The committee was accepted. and of Students: Needs for curricular re- Among the former Bloomsburg sercomposed of Peggy Suchy, Chairman, vision; value of courses; choice of vice men who have returned to colAnne Baldy, Athamantia Comuntzis, electives; correlation of methods lege here were: Army, Royal Conrad, Midge Fuller, Samuel Pleviak, and courses; comparison of p r a c t i c e Ben t on , served in Germany ; Air, An% Nancy Fisk. teaching hours. drew Magill, Su ga rloaf , who wears An interesting program of the mu3. Student Publications; Financial R. A. F. wings as well as A. A. F. sic of Victor Herbert and a short bio- allotments ; faculty supervision; size and flew in India; Marine, Vincent graphy of his life. The compositions and freq uency of publications. Husovsky, Swoyersville, se r ved at they played included: "Sweet Mys4. E x t r a - Curricular Activities: Guadalcanal; Coast Guard, Robert tery of Life," "Sidewalks of New Fields of interest and regulations; Mar t in , Edwardsville, photographer York," "Indian Summer," "When choice; eligibility for membership ; on a troop ship; Navy, Walter KritzYou're Away," "Toyla nd," "Kiss Me dues; number in which the indivi- be r ger , Courtdale, instructor. Again " and "A Kiss in the Dark." dual can partake; spirit prevailing. A short play under the supervision o On Friday, March 15, 9 :00 t o 11:30 of Miss Alice Johnston and student A. M., pa nel discussions will be con- direction of Gloria Mainiero, HazleSelection of New ducted with faculty members acting ton, concluded the auditorium proBooks Recen tly as moderators and students particiContinued on Page Two pating. The scheduled topics are: _____ /-» . Received at Librar y 1. Science a n d Human Understanding: How do biology and psy- BLOOMSBURG PLAYERS Several new books were added to chology affect human understanding? PRE SENT "REHEARSAL" tho library recently. A brief preview What effect will new scientific disof some of the selections of novels, coveries have upon society ? How A group of Bloomsburg players biographies and histories includes tho have scientific methods in education presented a delightful sketch on the follo w in g : "January Thaw," written revealed new ideas to us? evening of February 19, The play by Bellamy Partridge , is a unique 2. Understanding the Russian Peo- called "Rehearsal ," by Christopher novel about an old Connecticut farm- ple: What is the social significance of Morley, portrayed a rehearsal of a house, nnd the family who couldn 't the Russian form of government? play. It was directed by Evelyn resist it even though they knew the What has Russia contributed to the Hirt. The actresses were: deed wasn't "quiet. " Then there is world's culture? Why is it vitally Freda , the directress -. Peggy Suchy "This Man Truman ," by Frank Mc- significant that wo understand the Barbara , an Irish father Naughton and Walter Hehmeyer. Russians, particularly at this time? Barbara McNinch This is the first full auth oritative 3. Improving Race Relationships in Gertrude, the daughter biography of our new President. In the United States Through Educathis book, written without fanfare , tion: How can the study of anthro- Sonia , English womanArbuta Wagner the reader gets a clear objective pic- pology help improve race relationMario Dleflfenbach ture of the honest , conscience unr.1 ships? What is the importance of Christine, Mrs. O'Toole loyal Harry L, Truman, environment and Intelligence in this Carolynn Hower Also received were five books of. study? Marjo rie , prop girl -- Gladys Kustcr "The American Lake Series " and Os4. Understanding Labor-Manage- Plans for a three-act play to bo car Wilde's famous novel "Tho Pic- ment Relationships: What are tho presented the end of April, are ture of Dorian Gray." A moVio has present day demands of labor? How definitely near under Miss Johnsince been made of tho latter. O. powerful is management? Are-strikes mtpn called try-outsway. for Wednesday, Henry Memorial Award "Prize Stor- justifiable? Aro unions warranted? Thursday and Friday, February 20, 21, and 22nd, Continued on Pago Four Continued on Page Four Conference Plans Are Completed fflarmnt anb (Snlb Campus Cliques * Published at the Bloomsburg State Teachers College sPl>ttO» Plodde d Golle6icrte Press 1 ^3 STAFF Jean Richard Editor Barbara McNinch , Eloise Noble Editorial Board Helen Mae Wright Business Manager Peter Parnell , James Scarcclla I»_-, Sports Editors Barbara Greenly Exchange Editor Rosanna Broadt Circulation Manage r Albert Zimmerman Art Editor William Hummel Feature ' Writer Reporters—Estelle Friday, Peggy Lewis, Jane Livzey, Ralph McCracken , Arbuta Wagner, Anne Wright , Shirley Walters, Gretchen Troback , Harold Miller, Dawn Eshleman, Ralph Tremato, Robert Martin , Dorothy Kocher, Peggy Suchy, Zita Spangler, Joanne Hook , Anne Baldy. Typists—Carolyn Hower, Gladys, Kuster, Martha Jane Sitler, Raymond Popick, Harold Reinert , Samuel Pleviak , Sara Graham. Sponsor—S. L. Wilson Vol. XIV BLOOMSBU RG , PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 194G Reconversion No. 10 Pit y Being Or ganized When the war came to an end last j During tha. war a Free French year, a word that has been dormant |j broadcaster in London questioned a for some time became important. It German prisoner of war . "Wha t," he is RECONVERSION . ] asked, "will you Germans do if you Just what does RECONVERSION :! lose again?" The reply was prompt. mean? Breaking it down into its "We shall do as we did after the last components one finds the prefix "re-" war—we shall organize pity for Gerand the word "conversion." The many ." main stem of this term is synony- . The prisoner knew his Germany. mous with transform . The prefix de- The campaign has started—the sysno t es "back to an original or former temic, sly, familiar and pi'edicted orstate or position." Hence this word— ganization of the world's pity, and Reconversion—that might be defined especially the clever playing upon as a transformation to an original or American sympa thies and American inclination to forgive and forget. former state. Factories , stores, schools, communTake the diet of Germans in the ities—t h e whole United States— war guilt trial town of Nuremberg. found the need of a transfor mation They get 150 grams of starches and af ter the final peace treaty was sign- : rice per head per week. Meaned , a change-over from wartime con- while, the French get none. Nuremi di tions. ' bergers receive 90 grams of ^heese Our college is now in its period of weekly to 50 grams in France. PoReconversion. The process may seem tatoes and milk are four and five at times to be rather slow, but s u ch ti mes as plentiful for the Germans as an impor tant change must be grad- for the people of France. Yet Gerual. many is the supposed "loser " and | Here , as in most other cases, the France is on the side of the supposed in terpretation of Reconversion is wi nners . In nearly every item of taki ng on a more liberal view , as op- food the Germans eat as well as, and posed to the old and literal transla- in m a n y categories substantially tions. The cha nge being effected is better than , their victims but still not altogether a backward move- their campaign to organize pity conment. It embodies new ideas to re- tinues. None of the comparative place stagnant , unworkable ones that * fac ts are revealed , of course. On the existed before World War II. contrary, a grim and heart-rending Thus an unimportant word hti s picture of starvation is painted. The been reborn out of the climax of Germans are past masters of propaworld chaos, With a liberal use of ga nda. this word a better world may be proAmericans must learn to discrimduced. RECONVERSION could be i nate in their pity . We 91111 be sorry the password to world recovery. for the Germans but all In good time. Their victims have a stronger claim o on us. We must not forget that THE NEXT STEP IN throughout the war the Germans— WORLD RELA TIONS nobody else in Europe—hud u balnnccd diet witli adequate fats and "The cartoonist predicted the fu- vitamins nnd thnt it was tho Gerture more accurately than the scien- mans — nobody else — who invaded tists ," snid Dr. Carl A. Cinnamon in Austri a , Poland , Norway, Denmark , an u'dd ross on atomic energy. "In Holl an d , Belgium , France , Russia , I89f>" the scientists thought they had Yugoslavia , Greece and nil tho othlearned nil that was possible of ers. science and again in the twentieth Lot us bo generous but let us not century scientists thought they knew bo undiseriminnting in our generosall the scientific nnawcrs and culled ity. the use of atomic energy impracti—Writer 's Board. cal ," ho continued. When , In 1045 , the atomic bomb be shift in the resources of the world, was used we entered the ntomle nvon , Every nation has a source of uranium assorted Dr. Cinnamon. The pnic- adequate to supply them with atomic ticul use of atomic energy will bring energy. As we ontor the atomic era , said moro chnnges in the next fifty years than were wrought In tho past fifty , Dr, Cinnumon , we may look forward ho pointed out. Since tho use of ura- to gront social changes, oven greater nium in atomic work is such a vital than any previous scientif ic discovery — A. C. P. purl of the new discovery, there will h as wrought. Our Major Problems Bloomsburg , Players The Bloomsburg Players is the oldest organization on our campus. It was organized to provide a work shop for students interested in directing and acting in plays. Weekly plays are staged for the benefit of the club members. Student direc tors are in charge of these one-act plays and they work under the faculty director. At different times during the school year the club presents short plays for the rest of the college community. Frequently the club presents plays for organizations downtown. Usually t h e Bloomsburg Players present two or three long plays each year. This custom is to be revived soon. The main obj ective of this organization is to train students to participate in educational dramatics so that they are able to produce their own plays when they go out to teach. Credit is giv en for participa tion in plays, directing plays, working on state sets , properties, and costumes. Membership to this organization has been by -try-cute, generally, and the number of the club members is limited to 75. Miss Johnston is the club sponsor. Anne Willia ms is acting President until a new one is elected. The other officers are: Vice-President, Doris Gilday; Secretary, Peggy Suchy, and Treasurer, Martha Stitzell. The club holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 7:00 P. M., in the Carver Hall Auditorium. Business Education Club The Business Education Club is for all members of the Department of Business Education. The objective of this club—"In order to promote interest in the organization of commercial clubs in high schools , and to train teachers in the organizing of such clubs, to encourage scholarship) among high school commercial students by means of commercial contests, t o serve t he needs of the Department of Business Education of the State Teachers College , Bloomsbu rg , Penna., t o f u rnish a means of gaining contact with other schools and associations, to become conversant with modern business methods and systems , to encourage social contact, to furnish a means of developing qualities of leadership , and to cooperate with Pi Omega Pi Fraternity (the business education fraternity) ." The officers of this organization are : President, Isabel Gehman; VicePresident , MorceJla Fogel; Secretary, Janes Niles; Treasurer , Bertha Sturman ; Historian , Eileen Falvey, The club sponsor is Mr. Rygiel. Meetings arc held on the first and third Thursdays oC each month at 4:00 P. M,, i n Roo m A , Carver Hall. "Eeeeeeee! Beechnut Gum!" This sudden barbaric outcry caused me to look up from page 3465, Vol. 5, of the "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" just in time to see a certain carnivorous female snatch a piece of Beechnut Gum from the hand of some innocent "Milquetoast" ; feverishly tear the paper from it; and thrust it into her mouth. She chewed on it violently for a few moments, dropped back in her chair and gave a deep sigh of reli ef , not unlike the relief- which accompanies an adrenaline injection. It takes the bombing of cities to bring home the war and horrors - of war to the people. In the same manner it takes a "Beechnut Bobbysock" in the midst of gum fustration to remind us of the seriousness of the situation which has arisen from the Beechnut shortage. > The shortage of Beechnut has created a number of serious problems which we hope may be remedied in the near future. If we look closely we will see that the number of chairs, desks, and other types of furniture around the campus that have fallen into a state of delapidation is appalling. If we will examine this furniture more closely we will notice, upon passing our hand over the surfaces normally unexposed, an absence of those lumps and protrusions so common during gum prosperity. Tests have proven that for firmness of frame seven out of every thirteen people prefer Beechnut. Since Beechnut has become so scarce there is a decided increase in the number of persons who have taken up the almost extinct art of biting one's fingernails during examinations, but this lias decided disadvantages when we consider that the quantity is limited. As a result there is a definite lack of quality in the answers to examination questions. This lack of quality is not present in the answers given by chewers of Beechnut. There are a lot of unsuccessful love affairs mushrooming up on the campus as a result of trying to satisfy the Beechnut infatuation. It's not the money he has , the clothes he wears, or the company he keeps, but the gum he chews. Most cases are love at first sight (of Beechnut) and generally are not lasting. When the gum gives out so does love. This is the situation as it exists on our campus, In order to relieve the emergency somewhat , may we suggest: 1. That you chew each stick of gum two or more times. When not chewing place it behind the right ear, midway between the top and the bottom. Experiments have proved that this is the most ideal spot. SCIENCE CLUB SEES 2. That you bring all your old BeechMOTION PICTURE nut to Science Hall for reprocessing, Members of tho Science Club ut LET'S ALL COOPERATE! tho College were entertained at their recent weekly meeting with the moving picture , "The Development of tho Bird Embryo ." Tho club participated in a general discussion of ombryology at the conclusion of the picturo. Dr. Kuster , tho club advisor, plans many interesting activities nnd proje cts of tho organization which cover many of tho scientific subjects, o The girls are to bo congratulated on their good job of keeping tho kitchen ijetit find clean. It's amazing what you con do when you try, Keep up the good work! | f Ml II fl | GROUPS INTRODUCED Continued From Page One gram. The cast included: Betty Jane Anelln , Hnzleton; Shirley Boughner , Trevorton; Ruth Swn.rtz , Millerstown; Betty Bolig, Richfield; June Hontz nnd Jenn Hooper, both of ShickshJnny. Refreshments were served in the Social Rooms after a brief .reception followed by dnncing in the Waller I-Inll Gymnasium, Those Little Gold Buttons Your reporter can certainly sympathize with Dr. Gallop . If getting his information is as difficult as what We have gone through in. getting our veterans lined up . . . I'll teach school! We did some scouting around and unear thed the following "Gold Butto n s" for you. John F. "Johnny " Magill , from Sugarloaf , Pa., is back with us after spending three years in the U. S. Army. John was a forward observer with the rank of Sergeant in the 466th Parachute F. A. Bn, 17th Air Borne Division. He saw duty in Engla n d , France , Belgium, Luxembourgh and Germany , and was in battles in Ardennes, Rhineland , and Central Europe. • John has the Purple Heart and ETC Ribbon with three battle stars. He said he got his biggest thrill when he took his first parachute jump. "Johnny " is a Secondary student and he is married. Ex-Sergeant William M. Miller of the Air Corps, is back in Bloomsburg again af ter spending forty months in the Armed Services. ''Bill" was an engineer-gunner on a B-25 (Mitchell) bomber and saw action over Okinawa, China and Japan with the 41st Bombardment Group (7th Air Force) . "Bill" is single and he said the most thrilling event that happened in the service was when his twin brother , Bob , was the tail gunner on his plane. Gerald J . Demaree who is better known as "Big Gerry," is also wearing one of the Little Gold Buttons. "Gerry " was a S/Sergeant with the Military Intelligence Service in Washington , D. C. "Gerry " saw service in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines and took part in three major campaigns . After spending 32 months in the Ser v ice, he was discharged on Decem ber 1, 1945. He wears the Pres idential Unit Citation with cluster; Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star; Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, and the Victory Ribbon and American Defense Ribbon. He said the most interesting or unique event in his service life happened when he was in Australia on rest. He is single and is happy to be on the campus once again. Walter M. "Bud " Kritzberger from Courtdale , Pa., a Junior in Secondary, has resumed his studies in the Ivy-covered halls above the river winding. "Bud" spent 22 months as a Sp ^M U H H ^lM m ^Bm ¦ tft H ¦ Office Supply & Equip. Co. School and Office Supplies I Texas Lunch ii i in -ir ii . i i ri " Snyder ' s Dair y 1 Hazleton Catawissa "f* p v ••w IIII« ^^^" ti? ^B^m |||| l|n w^Km ^^^ h JlH h^v HQv ¦ • ¦ •! * HH ^n^^m^^ siBMH ^^ ¦AHM huhM ^^^^ ^^£' Visit Our SHOP Bloomsbur g r SUPPLIES >^«^—K« ™ «»H*^ —*»--™UW—-IUI-"—HU^—tt»™—«tt^—Mtl^—U«--—HU-—( i r——m—mi.—mi—iiuw ^ iii—»«n—•nn«—(t»— ™mt— ¦•»"«»t»""— **1* Danville 1 - ? SCHOOL and OFFICE COLLEGE ® CLEANER Ritter 's D. J. Comuntzis MEN and BOYS' » h U SHttoJI ||^^mb|I I|4V^A|kj |^^mm U U a*aa* t # MILLER Pursel DRY Continued From Page One ies of 1945" includes one of the finest short story fiction of the year. Three of the prize winning stories selected from hundreds of American magazines and combined with vivid story telling. me reacocK an,eas riis ran, is another novel by Alice Tisdal Hobart. This story takes place in modern Mexico. In it the peacock sung about in the ballads of the revolutionary soldiers becomes the symbol of outmoded luxury and strives toward democracy. J. Frank Dobies' true experience in England is wrapped very neatly in his book, "A Texan in England." J. Frank Robies was teaching at Shrivenham, England , as was President Andruss at the same time. Stuart Cloete 's. "Again st These Three" is a story of three men whose inevitable disagreement set the stage for a drama of chaos in Africa. Then there is Bill Mauldin , 23 year-old cartoonist who was awarded the 1944 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished service as a cartoonist. His book is entitled "Up Front ," one of the finest books. of the war, "Thg War Poets" is an anthology of the war poetry of the Twentieth Century edited by Oscar Williams. "Dragon 's Teeth " was one of Upton Sinclair 's finest piece of work. It is topped by his latest "Dragon Har vest ," a historical novel, covering the periods from Munich to the fall of Paris. Mr. Sinclair was referred to as the Stenographer of History. These , however, are only a fe w of the books received. These books plus the ones already in the library, offer suitable and entertaining reading for an individual. now serving in South Germany and O expects to be in that area for a year. CONFERENCE PLANS Just before he left on the assignment, Contin ued From Page One he was presented with an Oak Leaf Cluster by General Dwight D. EisenFriday noon , March 15, all fac ulty hower in further recognition of his and students will meet for a general outstanding services. luncheon , highligh ted by speakers and music. Bart Cloth ier NEW BOOKS RECEIVED i o "The D »i x i# e Shops " o Bloomsburg 's Fash ion Corner I «««^Wiwi»M»—w»l |—-««-—«»•—M»-—««l-^ M" i—•«*•"• «-—MM—**. f »