J Miss Elissa Landi Wins Acclaim for Fine Evening Program M iss Elissa Landi , noted American stage and screen star , thrilled a large audience at the College on Tuesday night , March 15, with an unusual program of original dramatic sketches enti t led , "Variations." The brilliant actress, whose app earance here was twice postponed because of a surgical • operation , lived up to her advance press , notices and presented a series of short but sharply-defined sketches built around familiar themes. Speaking in a well-modulated voice, Miss Landi announced that her first number was titled , "Audition. " She laid the background for the action by stating that an announcement had Been fnade for the audience to partu cipate in an audition for a forthcoming play. Six young girls are competing for the ingenue. Miss Landi dramatized each of six young girls as she stepped forward, giving a brief outline of her background and training, and a short scene from the second act of the play. Much homespun humor was revealed in the next number, "The Troubles of Ethel. "* In this sketch , Mi ss Landi sympathetically, and with 1* a whimsical touch, portrayed the role of an unhappy wife who teljs her domestic difficulties to Alexander Anthony , a radio psychologist . The audience enj oyed every moment of the interview which reached several high spots of comedy drama. "Mrs. Dourakaine" was Miss Landi's next offering. In the sketch, the lovely Broadway artist took the part of a Russian lady who pays a call on a Hollywood movie star who is suffering from influenza . The Russian lady does not speak very good English, but she manages to get her ' story across in an effective, humorous fashion. In her next series of sketches, Miss Landi presented short but realistic impression's of two painters conversing in a room that has to be refinished; a radio broadcast of household hints;*ballet dancers, hairdressers, and opera singers gossiping in a conversation overhead at the Metropolitan Opera ; a famous ballerina , opera star, and a world-renowned author oblige the master of ceremonies who asks each to "say a few words " at a carity bazaar , and an interview between a colored maid and her prospective mistress. A featured number, "Love in Three Centuries," climaxed a brilliant performance, She dramatically performed a love scene as it would be written and performed in 1600, 1860 and 1913 as well as today. In the series of exceptionally well done scenes she portrayed a young girl who keeps a midnight tryst and plan s to elope the following morning, Her finesse and clever dramatic touch gave the readings the element of reality and beauty. , ! The number was the next ,to last ¦ ¦ I . ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ¦ ; ¦ "The Watchdogs ^ , Organized for Furniture Care Swing Your Partn er The picture appearing above was snapped during the hoase=»wanning held in the old gym, Wednesday, March 10. The cameraman caught the square dance, a highlight of the evening, in full swing. (See page 6) Stud ent Guests Enjoy Rotary Club Progr am Campaign Organized to Aid Negro Education Bloomsburg Rotary, had one of its most enjoyed programs on Wednesday evening, March 10th, when it entertained the sons and daughters of Rotarians who are attending the Teachers College. Each of the guests gave his or her name, home community, the Christian name of the Rotarian dad, and something of the latter's activities in Rotary. Walter S. Rygiel, a member of the local club and chairman of the meeting, arranged the feature. Miss Anita Webb, of town , pleased with a piano solo, "When You're Away" and Miss Barbara McNinch , also of town , spoke on "Why I am Glad My Father is a Rotarian." Three of the students, James Tierney, Joseph Pecora , and Miss Mary Helen Morrow added another feature when they presented a comedy that was thoroughly enj oyed . Attending were Anita D. Webb, Mary Helen Morrow, Louis Pecora, James G. Tierney , Alice Johnston, Beth Hartman , Frances Cerchiaro, Elizabeth Reece, Nancy Brunstetter, Joseph Breisch, Robert Wise, Barbara McNinch . Of the college faculty, J. A . Russell , Kimber C. Kuster, and Walter S. Rygiel attended. College students have been asked to enlist in a campaign that will provide industrial education for Negroes, among them many former GIs, who have not had the opportunity to gain higher education. This movement, headed in the colleges by Prof . Alonzo Myers, chairman of the Higher Education Department of New York University, and including many faculty members of colleges throughout the country, is for the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. At the birthplace in Franklin County, Virginia, the first of a series of industrial training schools for Negroes and an inter-faith chapel will be established as a living memorial to the great Negro educator, Booker T. Washington. The campaign centers about the distribution of the New Booker T. Washington commemorative half dollars, authorized by Special Act of Congress to be sold for one dollar, with the proceeds going to the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial project . These memorial coins, bearing the likeness of the great Negro spokesman, make it possible for every student to do his share , For the coin , prized as a collector 's item which will grow in value with the years, is also serving the great humanitarian cause of helping the Negro people to help themselves e by bettering their economic welfare. In stressing the need for the movement, Prof , Myers pointed out that 41 per cent of the Negroes in this country have had less than fifth grade schooling; only 4.1 per cent have completed high school , and 1.2 per cent four years of college, "It is to help those who cannot acquire scholastic knowledge, but who do need training of some kind that these industrial training schools wiU be provided," Prof , Myers said. presentation on the College Artists Course series which next month features the famed Russian Operatic Quartet which appeared here last Summer as part of the Summer School program. At that time, listeners were so impressed by the music of the famous group that arrangements were made immediately to bring them to the campus during the .regular session. ' As her final number , Miss Landi gave an impression of Hollywood acting technique. Done in a humorous vein , she showed how film scenes are made. The College Council has set up a committee to act on behalf of the furniture and recreational equipment which has been in need of consideration for quite some time. This committee, which will be known as "The Watchdogs," is designed to promote conduct that will insure care and consideration for the facilities that add to the stu den t s' pleasure and comfort. All that will be expected from the student body is co-operation and conduct that is appropiate for public recreation rooms and lounges. The "Watchdogs " were not instituted for police duties or undercover reporting. They are merely a "group working for the benefit of every member of the college community. Everyone" is careless somatim^ but it is the few, who, by repeated laxity or deliberate inconsideration, cause damage which results in loss of comfort , pleasure, and money—money that could be used to further our athletic and recreational program. If you accidentally sit on the arm of a chair , spill soda on a piece of furniture, or miss the ash tray, you will not be sen ten ced to t h e "Bastille"—but you will be asked to be more careful in the future. Of course repeated acts of a damaging nature will be handled in a more emphatic, but democratic, manner. , * There are thirteen members of this committee. It is made up of a group that represents a fair cross section of BSTC opinion. The members are: James Boyle, chairman , Angelo, Albano, Eddie Allegar, Betty Jane Anella, Royal Conrad, Mary Fox, Gloria Galow, Peggy Lewis, Joan MacDonald, Grace Smith, Jack Waverka, Carson Whitsell, and Robert Williams. The faculty advisors are Dean Kehr and Dean Hoch, The "Watchdogs " will try to do their best in this situation, but any effort will not be the best unless it is backed by you . All groups and suggestions will be very much appreciated. : Everyone is requested to cooperate so that we can have a lot of fun , save a little money, and keep our recreation and social rooms in such a condition that a visitor can always say, "I like that college." Veterans Administration hospital libraries contained 952,000 volumes on December 31, 1947, an increase . of 19.7 per cent over the corresponding date a year ago , a year-end report of VA Special Service disclosed . VA also said circulation of books from patients' libraries Increased from 186,585 in December , 1946, to 218,089 in the corresponding month of 1947. The Easter vacation will commence today at noon, March 20, . . and. terminate Wednesday, March 31; Wednesday afternoon classes WILL BE HELD, JWaroon an& -<6olb , Published Weekly by Students of Bloomsburg State Teachers College • • EDITORIAL STAFF ¦ IMltor-in-Chlef — "Wnyne "Von Stetten . v Awociatci — William Deebel, WUllain A, Stlmeling Editorial Board — Robert O. Cnnoiise , Barbara Johnson , Cliri s KlimcanlRt , Aleki Comuntzls - aXXTRAL BEFORTEBB: MarjreMen Golbe Joyce Hornberger Kathryn Graham Llla Mor gan Richard Kreaaler • Jane Schnlti Bdward Uhm Janet Roier Edward F. Bhechy Pat Clark Carol Slaweln FEATtTRES : Kay Chap ln Guy Jame g Donald Butcofsky Barbara Niesley Tony Scarantlno ' Norma Louise Et>er Rum Davis Bill Davis > SPORTS : Min -rd n T ndwi e va Shirley Ajhner UdJrt StU SSf iiSSta > FASHIONS: AI p kl comuntziB Alekl Comuntzl8 yi'vw discussed at all, has been accepted and approved by homemakers, play girls and business girls alike. They have discovered that a hemline 14" from the floor adds a grace and poise not found in the skirt terminating just below the kneecap. Suits, popular all year round , hit a high every spring. Particularly important this year are : the bolero suit, the cape suit , the basque suit , and , the box suit. The bolero suit , Spring '48, has a midget jacket which terminates either several inches above the waist or j ust to reach it . The cape suit, back in the fashion picture after many a season in retirement, appears in a hip-length version in bright plaide to spice a solid skirt or in a solid color to match its skirt . The skirt in most cases is very sligh tly flared. The basque suit consists of a sleek waist-hugging j acket and a voluminous flared , gathered , or pleated skirt; while the box suit flaunts a squared hip-length j acket and a slim skirt . News in toppers pointes to barrel and box version in a fingertip length , flare d or square in back , some cutaway in front with elbow length Inverness capes. Redingotes are becoming more important this spring—in rayon faille or in light weight wool they can be worn over giddy print dresses all spring and far into summer. Separates continue to steal the limelight . Blouses in order to fit into picture of feminity, are high-throated with ruffles and little collars in frosty white sheer and heavied weight cotton. .- • E D I T O R IA L . . To the P ub l ic: As the American people strengthen their public schools to meet the demands of the most challeng ing period in history, they will look first to the teacher, who is the dynamic center of the educational process. It is time now to elevate teaching everywhere to the hi gh standards of truly professional service, an d to accord teachers the recognition due to members of a profession . Much progress has been made toward this objective. For most of it, teac h ers t h emselves h ave b een responsible. Like all professions, teaching had modest beg innings. Ear ly American teachers shared the spirit which actuated all the pioneers in their high adventure of building aj New World. From their number arose leaders of vision and ability to establish normal schools, organize school systems , prepare textbooks , and uphold for those who bore the title of teacher hi gh standards of scholarship, personality, and character. Thru research, experiment , and experience, teachers have accumulated for their use the specialized knowled ge and skills which are essential to professional status. There are large numbers of personally capable, well-prepared , an d professional teachers at work in our schools. That a hig h degree of professional service is not available to every child in every community is largel y due to the lack of understanding and the complacency of the American people, Parents and other citizens must provide the conditions which will make better ;/ teaching possible. Our Campus . . . . The campus of Bloomsburg, State Teachers College is one of the most beautiful in Pennsylvania; but how long it will remain so, is a question to be decided upon immediatel y. In the spring and during the warm summer months, the lawns and foliage are most pleasant sights to behold, Many different species of trees dot our spacious campus. Colorful flowers, too, are planted for the sole purpose of beautifying the grounds, These , together with the expansive lawns , are carefull y tended by an able force of workers, The State has gone to considerable expense to provide smooth concrete walks for the use of students. The fact that students fail to use these walks advantageously has necessitated the formation of a committee to keep violators off the grass. It is a shame to think that college students fail to appreciate both the beauty of our campus and the amount of work it takes to keep it looking attractive. In the future , we earnestly hope that students will come to appreciate the beauty of the campus and help to preserve it in every II oossible wav. 11/ ^B^BbBP1^ ^^ H^ ^^^ ot STUDENTS ... Men will find that clothes designed especially for town wears have a more dressed-up look than for some time . Coats , suits and accessories are all styled with a marked formal note and are detailed with artfully subtle fabric patterns and tailoring construction . Guard model coats . Chesterfields and Hombiirg hats , worn with . very conservative shirts , will be high fashion notes for urbanites. In suits there is a tendency towards modified square shoulders and a straight-hanging back . The extrafull drape is gone. Double-breasted j ackets continue to stress a low waisted look . Three-button styles are expected to show a great gain in fovor among single-breasted suits. Jacket sleeves are more noticeably tapered. New topcoats styles stress lower button placement, roomier cut and ' the revival of patterned fabrics. One new model is a roomy raglan with a very full skirt and military 'collar. These features give the coat truly casual and sporty air and make it highly desirable for comfort in traveling as well as for general use. Topcoats meant for town and dress-up wear are slightly fitted , come in single and double 1 breasted models, and will be available*in wider color ranges of fine coverts and tweeds. The 1948 sports j ackets are featuring single-breasted designs with three buttons and three patch pockets. Most of these are very light in weight and some are longer than before with two rear vents and slanted pockets. Fancy back with shirring and halfbelts are being revived somewhat in the newest models. Many new colors have been added in this field , since men will accept new color ideas most readily in their leisure clothes. Slacks to wear with these also come in a greater color variety. These bring new interest with added colors in flannels and featherweight worsted gabardines. Color offerings in all sportswear include brigh t shades or rust , blue, green , and yellow. Gabardine emerged in the current Men 's Fashion Guild of New York offerings as the most important men's fabric of the year . Prominently featured in almost every item of a man 's wardrobe, sleek gabardine has been tailored into handsome topcoats, suits, leisure jackets and slack ensembles, spo rt shirts , and swim suits. - . . . Order , y our 1948 Obiter - NOW . 1! '. : .— , . ¦- J . .- * . .. - - . .* - * * . - . . - . »- . - * . - *. *. *. * *. *- ^ - ^ ^ - ' -^ *- ' - ~ ~ - ^ ,*t ^ J\ * - * - * ^ -*- -^-^- * ^ J ^ ^ i ^ ^ A i ^ ^ * * * * *t* -* J^_-* A ¦ * * * A A .^Jfc Ai A.A A A A A i.A i^A A *fc_ Jb A A A A A-dfc. ^ * ^ A. others get only one game in which to display their wares. For instance, we saw the Huskies in 12 of their 19 games this year. The most we saw any other team play was twice, which, was the case in Lock Haven and King's College. So we'll vary this a bit and name only a supposedly all-opponent team. This column would also appreciate it if our own basketball team would come through with its all-opponent team, now that the policy of athletics here is to do this after all sports seasons close. The soccer and football teams both named all-enemy teams. ' In view of the fact that we have* had the opportunity of watching some of the nation 's better basketball players, it is not too difficult to single out many of them . On our first team v/e would have Elizabethtown 's Frankie Keath , the state's leading scorer, and little Jackie McClellan, of Shippensburg, who developed into a ball of fire jthis year. Watch out for him in the state scoring race next season when Keath and St . Jos eph' s Paul Senesky begin matching baskets . This lad, Tom McLaughlin , of King 's College, was j ust about the classiest center we saw this year. His ball handling and shooting were way above average, and he proved his worth by his outstanding team play. At the one guard post, we're listing Lock Haven 's George Mitro, a pin size star if there ever was one. He can do everything, and he certainly showed Lock Haven to bo a diffe rent ball club once he returned to school. Davo Fox, dark-haired star senior guard and captain of the Temple Owls, is tlto other member of the team . Here is a quiet lad who sticks strictly to the game and turns In a fine job each tlmo out . He ranked with the nation 's greats this year, his fourth season of varsity play. / Here are our second and third teams: Second . Third F Nelson Bobb (Temple) Joe Harrington (Mansfield) F Alex Wawer (King 's College) Whitey Korkuch (Millersvllle) Kenny DePoe (Millersville) C Jeb Stewart (Shippensburg) Eddie Lerner (Temple) G Pete Monska (West Chester) Clarke Deppen (Kutztown ) G . . . . Armand Shaner (Lock Haven) None of these men is particularl y tall , but It will bo remembered that in the majori ty of the cases it was tho little man who "don o the Huskies wrong" this year. Temple's giant, Ike Borsavago, did not show well In his appearance, and Stewart, of Shippensburg, was way oil' form . Little boys like this lad McClellan are keeping the small man In basketball, and we hope that some of them stay in for a while. A mixture of both provides a varied amount of entortalnmeiit for the fan , such as was tho case when Stewart and Bobby Kasliner Jumped at the circle. That episode rolled them, in tho aisles. Briefly reviewing the exploits of the men named on the second and third, teams, Bobb, of Temple, played a fire brand of ball in the Owls' appearance here. Korkuch, of Millersville, displayed uncanny accuracy from the sides and corners. , Kenny DePoe, also of the Marauders , looks as though he hus at last hit his true stride; Temple's Lernor , a set shot artist, is also a good floor man, and Deppen is definitely Kutztown 's beat player, He has no weakness, I SIDELINES IN SPORTS by Curtis L,. Miller It seems strange that so little is known about the most ancient of all sports—track and field . The beginning of the individual competitions, now customarily grouped under the title Track and Field, is prehistoric. If some records of the classic day sport s were available to us, it would probably prove interesting to compare present day speeds with those of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In leaping or long j umps the ancients used weights to increase their capacities, and the record , it is said , is 55 fe'et. This can be taken with a grain of salt , probably, as our races today are scientifically measured in contrast to the hit and miss system of those days. Athletic events in .Homer 's time consisted of chariot racing, boxing, v/restlifig, f eet racing and javelin throwing. The Olympic contests, which belong to a later date , were probably, at first , , foot races only. Other events were gradually added until abdut the 18 Olympic meet when the pentathlon , consisting of leaping, spear throwing, discus pitching, running and wrestling, was added . A competing athlete was obliged to enter all five contests in the pent athl on , thus showing his "all-round" training. A distinction betwen amateur and professional standards was established in these early days . There was so much prestige and other advantages re ap ed upon t he win ner t hat the contestants spent all of their time training for the events. The modern development of athletic contests dates from around the middle of the last century when the Olympic Club of San Francisco was founded. In 1866 an athletic club was organized in New York and is given credit with being the firs t organization to develop track and field athletics . In England, the first track and field games between Oxford and Cambridge were played about this time . A revival of the Greek Olympic games, in the form of international contests took place in 1896, and have since recurred at intervals of four years. It is interesting to note that our Bloomsburg Huskies hold more state meet records than any other school. A lad named Kemple holds the 880yard run record with the distance being covered in 1:58.4. That' s real running in any state . Kemple also broke the mile record in 1940 with a fast clip of 4;33,2 . Another speed title set in 1940 was 10:5.6 for the two mile run by Kenny Hippensteel of Espy, In the strong-arm department Danny Bonham established record breaking feats in 1941 in both the discus and shot put events. His shot put mark ' is 48 feet , 6 7/g inches and a discus throw of 141 feet 5% Inches. Galloping over the 120-yard high hurdles in 15.4 seconds in placed the name of Ha^ry Jenkins tho books as another record-holder. He, too, accomplished his feat in 1940. Incidentally, the world collegiate rcc- B*S/T.C. Lettermen Organize Varsity Club Organization of the Varsity Club is another step in B.S.T.C.'s attempt to give the school everything possible from an athletic standpoint . Lettermen 's clubs are prominent on many of the higher colleges in the nation, and this means that Bloomsburg has . passed another milestone on -the road to bet ter athletics. Sponsored by Mr. Robert B. Redman , the Varsity Club was first organized March 1. Membership in the club is extended to all men students who have been awarded either a maj or or minor letter while a mem ber of any intercollegiate athletic team in any sport conducted by this college. Approximately 120 men now on the campus will be eligible for member- ship with the largest enrollment coming from football, about 40. Other sports and the approximate number ar e : soccer , 25; baseball , 20; basketball , 15; and track, 20. This promises to be one of the largest organizations en the camp us. The purpose of this organization is to promote fellowship among the athlet es of . the college , to foster a spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship within the student body, and to act as a liaison organization for athletes between the administration and the members of the various athletic teams. Proposals have been made for conducting of various activities, and before the year is over the campus should hear from the Varsity Club. In all probability, the club will sponsor anything relative to athletics around the college community. The recently-elected officers are : George Menarick, president; Matthew Maley, vice-president; Thomas Metzo, secretary ; Richard Wolford, treasurer; and Mr . Redman, sponsor. 2,500,000 VETERANS TAKING G.-I. TRAINING More than 2,500,000 veterans were taking G-I Bill traftiing in schools, colleges , universities and in on-thejob training establishments by the end of 1947. Of the total, a record number of 2,014,821 were enrolled in educational institutions. At the same time, nearly 256,000 disabled veterans were enrolled in all types of training — institutional and on-the-jo b — under Public Law 16. About 147,000 of these were in schools, colleges and universities, and tho remaining 108,706 were training on-the-jo b , ord for the 120 yard high hurdles is only 15.1-5. The 220 yard low hurdle record of 24.5 seconds established by Van Devender in 1939 compares favorable with the intercollegiate record of 23.3-5. The National Intercollegiate (official) shot put record stands at 47 feet 2% inches, The preceding figures are given jus t as an indication of the' fin e showings made by Bloomsburg athletes in state wide competition in recent years; and it expected that this season will see the Huskies back on. tho road to the recognition they' had previously gained for themselves . The Dog House by Donald Butcofsky; - ^^H^^^^^ HET £' ? w ^^^^^ lRSUS& ^^H fl^^^^^^^^^^^^^ w vi l^^^^^^^^^ ¦by Glenn Von Stetten As though one Lutcher weren't enough, Nellie has a brother named Joe whose singing, unlike Nellie's, is quite understandable in its enunciation . His alto sax and band are both given to trite (or shall we say stale) ph rases, but hopef ul point in his recent releases is a disc which runs, in pa rt , "You can play your be-bop, but play me the plain old blues, it's a good old kick that's ahead of the music rules." As fcr sister N ellie , she has j ust completed a new album that features three# Lutcher originals and three standards, including , "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else," "Reaching For The Moon ," and "Sleepy Lagoon." The "Real Gone Gal" is,, at present, rolling in hear gear through the mid-west doing onenighters. . Did You Know Howls: The coming C.G.A. election, election , has yielded a classic assortment of campaign promises. It's all in fun , of course, but some of the candidates show real promise as politicians. The platforms are planked with such solid material as date agencies on the campus so that even the most reticent wallflower will have a chance, lounging chairs in the classrooms, and a broadcasting sy stem which would enable dormitory students to catch an eight o'clock class without getting out of bed . Many a professional barrelthumper has uttered words which were less practical . . . Everybody wants to know who the nobleman was that wouijded the peasant several weeks ago. Send in your guess along with your contribution toward the fund for "Crippled Peasants." Growls: The worn-out pieces of corn that are played time after time without interruption on the j uke-box in the old gym . . . People who con- gregate in doorways . . . The B.T.O.'s who think they own the place . Some don't think it , they actually believe it . . . People who keep library books out week after week without reading them . ; . But enough of the growling, let's see what else we have. Woof Woof: In spring young men 's fancies lightly turn — and, by the looks of it , so do those of y oung girls. A certain young Lothario, who is now doing his student teaching, rerecently got a fan letter from a class ^ of girls in a high school in a near-by community. They wrote "we enj oyed y our wonderful personality so very mu ch , professor." The letter went on to eulogize the said professor and stated that a fan club had been organized . In closing, the young ladies expressed the coy wish that their n u mber one "dream beam" would return for an encore in the near fu ture . A Casanova of the classroom, no less. Oh , professor, how you send us! Coeds Model For Kiwanians modeled. The piano accompaniment was by Howard F. Fenstemaker. There was group singing during the serving of the dinner, with John A. Hoch as the leader. ^ Miss Zita Spangler pleased with some clever impersonations and the program closed by a Kiwanis quartet , garbed in sleeping attire and carrying candles as they sang, "Good Night Ladies." In the number were Ernest Baker , William Steinhart, : John Hoch, and John U. Ralston . Att ending f rom B . S. T. C. were Charles Henrie, Marie A . Mack, Joanne Kehler , Jane McCullough, Ruth Trimpey, B a r b a r a Nj esley , Zita Spangler, Dian e Sn yder, Lois M. Lange, Gladys Kuster . »' <>> ^K ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ r ^M+^ ^l ^^^^^ Bmal -^.^* rj ^^^ *^ like any ... Doris Day 's first big movie will be released soon . The former Les Brown vocalist will be co-starred with Jack Carson. Lovely Doris, who left the Brown ork last year ranked tops on the list of many music critics—including the writer of this column . . . California juke-box men report that nickel collections are off 50% and all because of the tremendous rise in television popularity . . . Lena Home returned home this month after her highly successful tour of England and France . . . Spike Jones' band has booked for six weeks at the Palladi um in Lon don , opening July 4, at the record-breaking price of $20,000 per week . . . The'song "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover" is over 20 years old , tho present bands have caught something in the catchy tune that has made the novelty a hot item. Off the Cuff .v. . An exhausted, road-weary Jimmy Dorsey abandoned his band in December and told the music world of his intentions of quitting the orchestra busin ess. But recently Jimmy, who hails from nearby Shenandoah, has regained "his health and is now forming a new and better band. For two decades one of the most best liked guys in the business, Jimmy thinks he will have his band back on the teur path sometime this month. Latest Recordings ... For swing fans Peggy Lee's latest waxing called "Baby" is the maj 6r attraction of the new Capital album en t itled "Collector's Items." The fourrecord album also includes Benny Goodman , Benny Cart er , and St an Kenton . . . For the sentimental collectors: "Fool That I Am" is a catchy ballad given romantic treatment by Diana Shore (waxed by Columbia). On the other side is "How Soon." . . . For the gang collecting novelty tunes Comic Abe Burrows has just released a new album. The collection includes "The Girl With the Blue Eyes," and other typical songs. Oh , yeah, almost forgot—Tex Williams' latest is "Don't Telephone —Don't Telegraph (Tell a Woman)" and gaining popularity, but this writer thinks Tex should have stopped with "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That See ya soon . . . Cigarette" The latest in Spring apparel for milady was shown Wednesday, March 10th , in a style show which was the feature of a delightful Ladies' Night program the Kiwanis Club held at the Reformed Church . The models were girls of the Teachers College and the presentation was made possible by the retail selling class and Bloomsburg merchants. Charles Henrie of the faculty was in charge, and Miss Peggy Stewart was the fashion coordinator . She did a fine piece of work in calling to the attention * of the audience the features of the various garments In Style Show of Ladies* Nite ... Wait Till Next Semester I The beginning of Easter vacation marks the end of the current nineweeks marking period . This fact will curb many a student's urge to rej oice and make merry during his free time for he will be constantly haunted by his failure to get the grades he should have received—that is, in his unbiased opinion . So we all have our petty excuses, ranging from blaming the instructor who for some reason didn 't like us, through criticizing the 'grading system, down to j ust plain inability. But one Freshman , an ardent student of Economic Geography, supplied yours truly with a legitimate excuse. Clearin g his throat , adjustin g his voice to the scholarly occasion, and using the best of classroom diction , this brain—with well-placed , gestures and interpolations — thoroughly recited a Dr. Ellsworth Huntington 's theory. Summarized, my erudite friend's elegant lecture explained that late winter produces a let-down I in a student's' mental ability to grasp knowledge. - "Wait till Springtime ," . he added, "Then I'll show you what I really can do by way of grades." O.K., recognizing that we've had a hard winter (forty-one snows at this writing) and that low temperatures fog our mental activity, we can "save face" for our shameful grades by pointing to Huntington's brainstorm. It seems logical . But elusive spring with her higher temperatures is aroun d a not-too-distant corner . That , according to my hopeful friend , should result in better grades ; but what about Spring Fever?" Perhaps some Einstein - like students can justify his low grades , explaining them away ,by means of some scientist' s pet hypothesis; but . I have the perfect solution : Why don't we all settle down and do more serious studying? — What's that ?—You can't? — I can't either! Social life, (Fro m tho left) Misses Mari o Mack , Lois Lang e, Dian e Snyder , Joanne ypu know!! Kohlor , Gladys Kustor , Jano ^McCullough , Barbara Nolsley and Zlta Spanglor , Veteran's ] Corner Borrowed Banter ? ? Most Recent Definition of Love: "A luxury for which freshmen are too young, sophomores are too wise, AH World War II veterans, who j uniors are too busy, seniors are too are .entitled to the increase in bene- mature and veterans are too broke. " —College Times fits under P.L. 4ii, will receive an explanation enclosed with the March checks. Thi s note will include inHo: "Look at that flock of cows." structions to veteran trainees who Hum: "Flock!" are entitled to $120 per month . So Ho: "Heard what?" be on the look out and follow the Hu m: "Herd of cows." directions of the note enclosed with Ho: "Sure, 'Ive heard of cows." y our G.I. check this month . Hu m: "No, I mean a cow herd ." Reminder: Ho: "What do I care if a cow Are you going to transfer to anoth- heard .' I didn 't say anything I er college or university ? If you are shouldn't have said. " —notify the V.A. so they can approve (This j oke is udderly disgusting. ) the school of your choice, prepare —Girard News the necessary supplemental certificate of eligibility , and you can be sure of an uninterrupted series of IT'S A JOKE SON monthly checks. These notices must You sit and sing a little song, and be given 30 days in advance of the you have a little chat , contemplated change. You play a bit of music, and then you take your hat , Questions and Answers You hold her hand , and say good Q — When I was discharged from night , as sweetly as you can. the Army two years ago, I was advised by Veterans Administration to Now ain't that a heckuva evening for a great big healthy man! enter j ob training under Public Law 16. Due to conditions beyond my Indiana—, Penn control, I was unable to enter training at that time . Is it possible for Who's calling? was the answer to me to enter training now ? the telephone . A — In all probability, you can enWatt. ter now, but you should contact your What is your name, please? nearest Veterans Administration ofWatt' s my name. fice where your first advisement will That' s what Itold you . Watt' s my be revaluated for you . nam e. Q — I dropped my §10,000 National Long pause and then from Watt , Service Life Insurance term policy Is this James Brown? and later reinstated only $5,000 of it. Please tell me your name. Is it possible for me to reinstate the Will Knott . other $5,000 at this late date ? At this point they both hung up. A — Yes. You have until July .'Jl, —George Washington U. Hatchet 1948, to reinstate without physical examination if your certify that ycur "It has been Whispered around that health is as good as when the pol cy you and your boy friend are not getlapsed . You need pay only two ting along well." monthly premiums. "Nonsense. We had a few words Q — I am going to school undqr the and I shot him , but that's as far as Vocational Rehabilitation Act ( Pubit went." lic Law 16) and would like to know —Collecrio what medical treatmen t is available to me? A — Under the Vocational Rehabil- "One catty coed said to another, itation Act, you are entitled to any "Her face looks like her body has type of medical treatment needed to lived nine lives already." —Collegio prevent the interruption of your training. It was a wet day and as the pretty girl entered the crowded car he rose to his feet. "No you must not give up your seat—I insist ," said the young woFACING AN eMW6ENCY?V&TEf2ANS man . INSUWk'D UNDER A CONVefcteD "You may insist as much as you NSLi vOulCY MAY APPLY FOR A* lik e, Miss." was the reply, "I'm getting out here!" LOAN ON THE POLICY AFTER IT —CoIIegio WAS BEEN *N EFFECT OHtVEAti £ee-[Pa t 's THE STORE OF NATIONALLY ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE "Outf itters to Men and Boys " 20 E. Main St, Phone 1102 Lutheran Students Enjoy Party Hot Time At Housewarm ing On Monday night , March 15, at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, a St. Patrick' s Party was enjoyed by the members of the Luthera n Studen t Association of B.S.T.C. A ba ked ha m supper was served during which time Helen Tu rner , of Bloomsburg, entertained with accordian music. She played "Irish Washerwoman," "My Wild Irish Rose," and "Peg 'O My Heart." The discussion topic was "We Believe in the Foregiveness of Sins." The dinner was planned and supervised by Mrs . Snyder , Mrs. Jacobs and Jean Nuss. Gu est s wer e Helen Turner , Christine Kreamer, W. E. Forney, Mr. and Mrs . Clay t on Hinkel, Lee Hinkel , C. M . Hausknecht , Gloris Balow , Jane McGullough , Ruth Trimpy, Betty Lehet , Betty Walte r s, Ruth Smith, Helen Blachell , Ann Mae Dennison, Jack Williams, Russell Hawk , Jr., Willi am Romig , Virginia Reimensnyder, Berdine Logan. Shirley Ashner, Joyce HoTHbergw, Helen Rusinko, Barbara Greenly, Rev. Edgar Ziegler, Robert Maza, Emroy Rarig, Jr., Walter Scheyse, Marj orie Brunn er, Effie Lichliter, Sister Edna McVickers, John Swartz, Warren Sterling, Dorothy Snyder, Ruth Shupp , Willb u r Kemp, Glenn Koplin, Luther Butt , Areve Garland and Marvin Meneely. The Old Gym packed a capacity crowd Wednesday, March 10, when the" college community turned out in "hick" clothes and , high spirits to officially christen the gym's "new look" . A square dance highlighted the evening, with intermittent round dancing for the less daring. Music was supplied by Jud Falls and his orchestra . An unusual feature was the accompanying card party held in the social room near the gym. Prizes for the winner and dunce were awarded in each game. Joe Putera was in charge of supplies for the .card games. Brig ht Colors Are Invadin g Wardrobe Brigh t color is invading the male wardrobe on an ever growing scale. Even functional sportswear , long confined to the duller end of the spectrum , is surrendering to the influence of sunny colors . A pioneer in this trend is the noted sports apparel house of Berkray, now introducing a poplin casual j acket in pastel tones. When it comes to leisure wear, men are likely to outdo women in the gaiety of their ensembles. A trend toward more comfort is another keynote of the Spring style picture, dramatically illustrated by the ingenous Daks trouser . 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